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Abu Dhabi Summit Poised to Redefine Global Media Landscape

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host what organisers describe as the world’s largest debut media and entertainment gathering, with the BRIDGE Summit 2025 scheduled to run from 8–10 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The summit is expected to draw more than 60,000 participants from around the globe and bring together over 400 speakers and 300 exhibitors under a single roof.

Organisers envisage BRIDGE as an immersive platform that merges content, technology, culture, and commerce, structured across seven thematic tracks: Media; Creator Economy; Music; Gaming; Tech & AI; Marketing; and Picture — the latter covering film, streaming, and visual storytelling. The schedule includes more than 300 activities: roughly 200 panels, 50 workshops and interactive showcases, masterclasses and matchmaking zones designed to connect creators, investors, policymakers and media platforms.

Participation confirmed by high-profile figures signals the summit’s global ambition. International actor, filmmaker and DJ Idris Elba will join the line-up, bringing his cross-sector experience in entertainment and advocacy to the Summit’s discussions. Alongside traditional media heavyweights and cultural leaders, the Summit aims to spotlight emerging voices in the digital creator economy. The Creator Economy track alone is slated to feature more than 80 global contributors across 50 sessions investigating how influence, ownership and monetisation are reshaping creative industries worldwide.

Central to the Summit’s narrative is the challenge facing modern media: trust, credibility and sustainability. As traditional broadcast gives way to streaming and social platforms, and as generative AI reshapes production, issues of editorial independence, content verification, audience dynamics and revenue stability are moving to the forefront. The Media track is expected to convene over 100 global editors, founders, policymakers and investors to discuss funding models, algorithmic distribution, content integrity and the very ethics of influence in media today. The Summit’s ambition is to provoke debate and propose frameworks that can guide media’s future in an era of rapid technological disruption.

Beyond content and discussion, BRIDGE is designed as a marketplace for partnerships — blending culture, commerce and policy. Conversations already under way include cross-sector collaborations between media companies, tech firms, venture capital, and energy and infrastructure players. For example, recent talks involving global tech leadership have highlighted an alignment of media innovation with digital infrastructure capacity and clean energy, reflecting how foundational resources are becoming integral to media’s next frontier.

For countries and organisations navigating the tension between creative independence, monetisation and regulatory frameworks, the Summit offers a testbed. Delegates include creators seeking sustainable revenue, investors eyeing cultural-sector returns, technology firms exploring policy-driven AI integration, and governments looking to harness media’s influence in soft power projection. That diversity suggests the Summit could influence not just entertainment and content markets, but regulatory norms, global standards, and potentially the geopolitics of information dissemination.

Attendance projections and speaker rosters aside, the Summit’s scale poses logistical and structural challenges. Managing 60,000 attendees across multiple tracks, workshops and networking zones demands rigorous coordination. Questions around equitable representation — of global South artists, independent creators and regional media voices versus established global brands — remain. Observers are watching whether BRIDGE can balance commercial ambition with inclusivity and whether media integrity and creative freedom will be genuine priorities.

If execution aligns with vision, BRIDGE Summit 2025 could mark a turning point for the media and entertainment industry — reimagining how content, community, technology and commerce converge in the coming decade.

HONMA Golf Announces Interim Results for FY2025/26 Strong Growth in Korea While Other Markets under Pressure

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx stock code: 6858), one of the world’s most prestigious golf brands, announces its consolidated interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 (the “Period”). Financial Highlights In the face of a slowing global economy, heightened policy uncertainty and intensified competition across the […]

Crypto Markets Brace for $15.4 Bln Options Expiry

Stock market information for Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
The price is 91117.0 USD currently with a change of -180.00 USD from the previous close.
The intraday high is 91871.0 USD and the intraday low is 90476.0 USD.

Stock market information for Ethereum
Ethereum is a crypto in the CRYPTO market.
The price is 3017.08 USD currently with a change of -6.16 USD from the previous close.
The intraday high is 3042.57 USD and the intraday low is 2986.89 USD.

A substantial volume of cryptocurrency derivatives — exceeding $15.4 billion in notional value of Bitcoin and Ethereum options — are due to expire today, marking one of the largest monthly expiries of the year. This event may influence market dynamics as traders on major platforms close or roll over positions, potentially triggering volatility in spot prices.

Options from the leading derivatives exchange Deribit are included in today’s expiry, with roughly $13.4 billion in Bitcoin-denominated contracts and an additional $1.7 billion in Ethereum options scheduled to contract. The put/call ratio for BTC sits at approximately 0.58, signalling that calls outnumber puts — a structure often interpreted as mildly bullish when prevailing price levels are below key strike thresholds. For Ethereum, the put/call ratio is at 0.50, indicating an even balance between put and call positioning.

Max pain points — the strike prices at which the greatest number of options expire worthless — are calculated at about $100,000 for Bitcoin and near $3,400 for Ethereum. Both levels lie above the current trading prices, suggesting that many options might expire out-of-the-money unless the underlying assets rally.

Market observers note that this expiry arrives after a turbulent period of price slides. Bitcoin has shed more than 20 percent over the month, reflecting pressure from liquidity outflows, shrinking stable-coin pools, and forced deleveraging across derivatives platforms. Ethereum has struggled to regain momentum, and broader crypto sentiment has been cautious.

Some analysts say the large open-interest unwind could act as a cleansing event, reducing overhang and setting the stage for potential accumulation. Others caution that if a large number of holders close call positions without rolling them over, downward pressure on spot markets could deepen — particularly if liquidity remains muted around the expiry window.

Derivative-market data indicates that open interest has contracted sharply in the days leading up to expiry, signalling a wave of liquidations. That said, clustering of residual open interest at strike ranges between $80,000 and $100,000 for Bitcoin suggests that some investors are hedging or anticipating a rebound, possibly anchoring expectations for volatility post-expiry.

Trend Micro Predicts 2026 as the Year Cybercrime Becomes Fully Industrialized

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released its annual Security Predictions Report for 2026, warning that the coming year will mark the true industrialization of cybercrime. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are now enabling threat actors to run entire campaigns autonomously, from reconnaissance to extortion, creating unprecedented speed, scale, […]

Asian Agri Enhances Community Livelihoods Through Educational and Alternative Income Programmes in Riau

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2025 – As part of its commitment to enhancing community welfare in its operational areas, Asian Agri’s business unit PT Inti Indosawit Subur (PT IIS) has provided educational support and alternative economic assistance to two foster villages – Tri Mulya Jaya and Ukui Dua – in Ukui District, Pelalawan Regency, Riau. The assistance was officially handed over on 10 […]

US-ASEAN Business Council Urges Regional Alignment to Advance Southeast Asia’s Circular Economy

JOHOR, MALAYSIA & JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – To accelerate Southeast Asia’s transition to a circular economy, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) is actively fostering collaboration between the private and public sectors. The goal is to develop practical, investment-friendly Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems specifically designed to optimize the lifecycle management of packaging products across the region. Implementing effective EPR systems […]

Houser Warns AI Hype Outpaces Reality

Dan Houser, co-founder of a major video-game studio and now leading his own at Absurd Ventures, has offered a candid assessment of artificial intelligence’s current role in game development. While acknowledging that he is using AI as part of creative and technical workflows for his next project, he stressed that the tools available today fall short of many public claims — and cautioned against viewing them as […]

The Mall Group Launches Southeast Asia’s First Monchhichi Holiday Collaboration, Elevating Bangkok as Asia’s Next Global Festive Landmark

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 November 2025 – The Mall Group today unveiled a milestone partnership with Monchhichi, the beloved Japanese character celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking the first-ever large-scale Monchhichi holiday collaboration in Southeast Asia. Officially authorized by Sekiguchi Co., Ltd., and supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), this initiative represents one of the most extensive Monchhichi commercial campaigns ever launched […]

Hidden Heatwave Beneath Appalachians Reveals Deep Earth Movement

A vast pocket of superheated rock lying far beneath the Appalachian Mountains may trace its roots to the breakup of Greenland from North America approximately 80 million years ago and is now slowly drifting toward present-day New York. This subterranean mass — known as the Northern Appalachian Anomaly — spans roughly 350 kilometres and lies about 200 kilometres beneath the surface of New England. Researchers behind this […]

Fueling the Future: Alessio Vinassa on How Venture Capital Shapes Tomorrow’s Industries

As billion dollar private companies OpenAI and Stripe rapidly rise in prominence, venture capital has once again become a central topic of discussion in business and finance. That is why thought it would be timely to have a conversation with Alessio Vinassa, an entrepreneur, venture builder, thought leader, and philanthropist firmly entrenched in the venture capital space. Alessio speaks like a builder who has seen ideas become […]

DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI) accelerates sustainable transport with largest-owned EV fleet in the Philippines

STA. ROSA, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2025 – DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), the joint venture between DHL Supply Chain APAC and JG Summit Holdings, Inc., today marked a major milestone in its sustainability journey with the inauguration of its Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet. With its investment in 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers, DSSI is becoming one of the largest […]

Trump’s Treasury is quietly rewiring global finance

Stablecoins have moved from the fringe of digital finance to the centre of American geopolitical strategy with astonishing speed. A year ago, many analysts still dismissed them as an experiment, an irritant or a regulatory problem. Today they sit at the heart of a much bigger financial vision inside Washington. The Trump administration, I now believe, is using stablecoins as a new mechanism to strengthen the dollar’s […]

Majority of youths seek support for career planning and building career-related skills: Survey by KPMG, NYC, and IPRS

Youths recognise the need for crucial soft skills to succeed in the future workforce At the Gen2050 Youth Action Forum, the 3P (public, private, people) sectors bring together their expertise to provide mentorship and uplift youths in realising their aspirations SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 Nov 2025 – At the Gen2050 Youth Action Forum, KPMG, the National Youth Council (NYC), and the Institute of Public […]

An Enchanted Night Awaits at Dubai Opera: Carreras, Domingo, and Gergiev Unite for a Historic Gala

Prepare for an evening where history comes to life. This December, the iconic Dubai Opera will become the epicenter of the musical universe as it hosts a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of talent. The legendary tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo will reunite for the “Stars of the Century” gala — a performance destined to be remembered for years to come. Scheduled for December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM, this […]

The Greater Bay Area’s First “International Business Talent Service Center” Opens in Qianhai, Shenzhen

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 November 2025 – On November 22, the Greater Bay Area’s first “International Business Talent Service Center” officially opened in Qianhai, Shenzhen. As the talent-services component of the Shenzhen International Business e-Station, the Center provides a specialized talent service bridge for companies in the Greater Bay Area seeking to expand overseas. At the launch event, more than 1,500 foreign professionals […]

Tykhe Capital and Skyvast are Launching the World’s First and Largest Global Grade AI Infrastructure Tokenized Fund at US$150M

The Fund offers a flexible revenue-share token, unlocking AI infrastructure access from US$1,000 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 November 2025 – Pioneer Asset Management Limited (“Pioneer“), a subsidiary of Tykhe Capital Group Limited (“Tykhe Capital“), a leading Real-World Asset (RWA) and Security Token Offering (STO) innovator in the Asia-Pacific region and Skyvast Digital Sdn. Bhd. (“Skyvast“), today announced the launch of the world’s […]

HEYTEA Secures Halal Certification in Malaysia, Marks Milestone With Nationwide Free Drink Event

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2025 – China’s leading new-style tea brand HEYTEA has officially received Halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), marking a major step forward in its localisation and compliance efforts in the Malaysian market. HEYTEA Secures Halal Certification in Malaysia, Marks Milestone With Nationwide Free Drink Event To mark the certification, HEYTEA held a nationwide “Halal […]

Ant Group Chairman Eric Jing Outlines Strategy for Inclusive AI, Collaboration on Tokenised Settlement

AI-as-a-Service applications will make AI virtual CFO and COO for SMEs Public-private collaboration in regulatory sandboxes help to provide clarity and certainty when it comes to new technology like tokenisation and AI SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2025 – Eric Jing, Chairman of Ant Group, said the company’s focus is on putting new payment and operation tools powered by AI and tokenisation technology in […]

India’s Higher-Education System Is Driving Students Out — Not Bringing The World In

Abu Dhabi Exchange Hits Quarter-Century Milestone

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has marked its 25th year, standing today as one of the world’s top 20 stock markets by market value. Founded in 2000 with just 12 listed companies, the exchange now hosts more than 200 securities, carries a market capitalisation in excess of AED 3 trillion and counts 1.2 million investors drawn from over 200 nationalities. This milestone comes as the ADX embarks […]

Valetax Stands Out as Multi-Award Winner at Jeddah Fintech Week 2025

Valetax marked a major milestone with a powerful presence at Jeddah Fintech Week 2025, held on 16 and 17 November at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel. As the Official Sponsor, the company delivered an impactful showcase that strengthened its relationships with traders, partners, and fintech professionals while reaffirming its long-term commitment to innovation, transparency, and partnership-driven growth across the MENA region.   This year’s edition of Jeddah Fintech […]

Tune Protect and Ticket2U Expand to Indonesia with Ticket Refund Protection and Sports PA

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Tune Protect Re (“Tune Protect”), a leading Travel & Lifestyle reinsurance subsidiary of Tune Protect Group Berhad, has extended its partnership with Ticket2U, Southeast Asia’s premier ticketing platform, to Indonesia with the launch of Ticket Refund Protection and Sports Personal Accident (PA). This milestone aligns with Tune Protect’s regional expansion plan across Southeast Asia, bringing Indonesia […]

India Faces AI Upskilling Race

India’s workforce is entering a critical phase as artificial intelligence reshapes job markets and industry demands, with upskilling emerging as a non-negotiable necessity for both individuals and organisations. According to a recent assessment of the Asia-Pacific region, India needs to scale up its skilling efforts rapidly to avoid falling behind in the global AI marathon. A report by Asian Development Bank and Google. org warns that without accessible AI-skilling initiatives, large segments of the workforce risk being left out of the transition.

The country already boasts one of the youngest and fastest-growing workforces in the world, offering a potential advantage in the AI era. Yet the report highlights a mismatch: numerous workers in labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, manufacturing and logistics perform roles with high automation risk — for example data-entry, scheduling and support functions — and these roles are disproportionately held by women and informal workers. With AI-driven automation advancing quickly, these groups could be among the hardest hit unless targeted training interventions are introduced.

Data published by NASSCOM indicates that India’s existing AI talent pool, estimated at around 600,000 today, must expand to more than 1.2 million by 2027 to fill expected demand—implying a shortfall of more than a million skilled professionals. This gap emerges despite the country producing hundreds of thousands of engineering graduates each year. Industry trackers indicate that more than half the workforce in technology services is already undergoing training in AI, machine learning and related domains, yet skills still lag employer expectations.

Business research from Microsoft found that across Indian organisations two-thirds of employees and four-fifths of leaders are now familiar with AI agents. Within the next 12-18 months more than half of these companies will place upskilling at the top of their agenda, and more than half expect AI training to become a core team responsibility within five years. These trends confirm that industry demand is ahead of the skill supply curve.

Beyond technical expertise, new job roles are emerging. Organisations are recruiting for “AI Workflow Designers”, “Software Operators” and multi-agent system builders. The most vulnerable workers are those in roles focused on infrastructure management, manual testing, and basic coding — positions that technology is already beginning to automate. This points to an imperative for current employees to acquire cross-functional, human-centric skills such as critical thinking, adaptability and collaboration with AI.

Educational institutions and vocational training providers are responding. For example, an initiative at Andhra University in partnership with NASSCOM integrates advanced skill modules into non-engineering streams and appoints department-wise coordinators to ensure student readiness. The move reflects recognition that skilling must extend beyond traditional tech fields to arts and sciences, and must address digital literacy gaps.

Nonetheless, major structural obstacles remain. A digital divide persists: only about one in five young adults in some South Asian regions has reliable internet access at home, limiting participation in online skilling programmes. Language barriers and low digital literacy further hamper effective engagement. Informal-sector workers, who often lack formal training and social protections, face a double risk of displacement without clear pathways into higher-value work.

The informal economy accounts for a large share of India’s employment, and workers in this segment are often overlooked in skill-development policies. Analysts warn that unless training programmes are redesigned for accessibility — offering tailored formats for women re-entering the workforce, rural populations and digitally disadvantaged groups — AI adoption may deepen existing inequalities.

Dr. Terence Tan, Director of Halley Body Slimming Clinic, Shares Clinical Insights on CoolSculpting Elite at Regional Webinar Hosted by Allergan Aesthetics

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 November 2025 – More than 200 doctors from across Asia attended the recent regional webinar “Empowered with Data: Body Contouring with Cryolipolysis: Multisculpting Insights Using Dual Applicator Treatment”, organised by Global Aesthetics Medical Affairs (GAMA) of Allergan Aesthetics. Dr Terence Tan, Medical Director of Halley Body Slimming Clinic, was one of two keynote speakers invited to share findings from a […]