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Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III Announces the Pricing of $300,000,000 Initial Public Offering

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0000

NEW YORK, NY, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 30,000,000 units. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and begin trading tomorrow, July 7, 2026, under the ticker symbol “BCCQU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-fourth of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “BCCQ” and “BCCQW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on July 8, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,500,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any industry, sector or geographic region. The Company’s primary focus, however, will be on North American and European businesses in disruptive growth sectors, which may include companies within sectors that are being transformed via technology adoption. The Company’s management team is led by its Co-Founders, Michel Combes and Andrew Gundlach, Marcello Padula, its Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Folino, its Chief Financial Officer. The Board also includes Clemence Rasigni and Christopher Kellen.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets is acting as Lead Book-Running Manager for the offering.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC, 3 Columbus Circle, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at: capitalmarkets@cohencm.com.

A registration statement relating to the securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and became effective on July 6, 2026. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all.

Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Company Contact:

Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III
1345 Avenue of the Americas, 47th Floor New York, NY 10105
Attn: Robert Folino
(o) 212.984.3835
robert.folino@bspac1.com

Next Point Advises Multi-Location Physical Therapy Practice Through Successful Healthcare M&A Transaction

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:42:00 +0000

Healthcare M&A advisor emphasizes the importance of early coordination among M&A, tax, legal, and wealth advisory teams in achieving successful owner outcomes

Jui Trivdi

Jui Trivedi, Managing Partner, Next Point LLC

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next Point LLC served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Orthopedic & Balance Therapy Specialists (“OBTS”), a multi-location outpatient physical therapy practice, in its recently completed sale to a national rehabilitation platform. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2003, OBTS established itself as one of Northwest Indiana’s leading outpatient physical therapy providers. At the time of the transaction, the practice operated seven clinic locations and had built a strong reputation for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, and community engagement throughout the region.

The owners sought a strategic partner to support the organization’s continued growth while preserving the culture, clinical standards, and patient-first philosophy that had driven the practice’s success.

Next Point advised the shareholders throughout a comprehensive transaction process that included valuation guidance, buyer outreach, negotiation support, due diligence coordination, and transaction execution. In addition to managing the M&A process, Next Point worked closely with the owners’ CPA, attorney, and wealth advisor to align the transaction structure, tax considerations, legal terms, and personal financial planning objectives.

“A successful transition is rarely the result of one advisor working in isolation,” said Jui Trivedi, Managing Partner of Next Point. “For business owners and healthcare practice owners, the best outcomes occur when the M&A advisor, CPA, attorney, and wealth advisor are engaged early and work together. In this transaction, tax efficiency, personal financial planning, deal structure, and negotiation details all had to support the owners’ after-transaction goals. That level of coordination is what helps turn a successful sale into a successful transition.”

The transaction positions OBTS to benefit from the support of a larger rehabilitation platform while continuing to serve patients, employees, and referral partners with the clinical focus and community commitment that have defined the practice for more than two decades.

“This was not simply about finding a buyer,” Trivedi added. “It was about helping the owners evaluate their options, understand the implications of each path, and move forward with a structure aligned with their business, team, and personal goals.”

About Next Point LLC

Next Point LLC is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving clients nationwide. The firm advises privately held business owners and healthcare practice owners through strategic exits, ownership transitions, and M&A transactions. Next Point works with businesses across industrial, manufacturing, distribution, dental, physical therapy, and specialty medical practice sectors.

With experience spanning more than 450 completed transactions, Next Point delivers sell-side representation, valuation guidance, buyer outreach, negotiation support, due diligence coordination, and transaction execution. The firm works closely with clients’ CPAs, attorneys, and wealth advisors to help owners prepare for and execute successful transitions.

Media Contact:
Cathy Willig
willig@nextpointllc.com
716.847.1485
Next Point LLC

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HYPSET Highlights Cable-Structure PV Mounting Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Challenging Solar Environments at ASEW 2026

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0000

BANGKOK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW) 2026 in Bangkok, HYPSET presented its latest cable-structure PV mounting technologies, highlighting how cable-structure PV solutions can unlock new opportunities for commercial & industrial, aquavoltaic, and complex-terrain solar applications across Southeast Asia.

Thailand’s Solar Market: Strong Growth Amid Structural Challenges

Thailand has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising solar markets. Strong government support for renewable energy and ambitious clean-energy transition targets are accelerating solar deployment across the country.

On the market side, increasing electricity demand from commercial and industrial sectors, combined with abundant agricultural and aquaculture resources, is supporting the growth of distributed solar and aquavoltaic applications. Solar installations have shown sustained growth in recent years, reflecting continued expansion of market opportunities across global regions.

However, behind these opportunities lie significant challenges. Thailand’s diverse landscapes—including mountains, hills, and water bodies—make conventional fixed-tilt mounting systems expensive to build and challenging to deploy. Such systems often struggle to adapt to complex terrains and generally require significant land resources.

These constraints increase project costs and limit the integration of solar with agriculture and aquaculture, creating a major bottleneck for further market expansion.

Cable-Structure PV Technology Unlocking New Possibilities for Solar Deployment

HYPSET’s cable-structure PV mounting solutions address these challenges through innovative engineering, providing optimized solutions for a wide range of applications.

Commercial & Industrial Distributed Solar: Overcoming Land Constraints

In Thailand’s densely populated industrial and commercial areas, land resources are scarce. HYPSET’s cable-structure PV mounting technology, with its excellent site adaptability and seamless integration with existing operations, can be deployed across industrial facilities, parking lots, wastewater treatment plants, and other underutilized spaces. The system enables solar power generation while preserving existing site functions, significantly reducing construction complexity and overall project costs.

Moreover, the excellent wind and seismic performance of the cable-structure mounting system enables it to withstand Thailand’s hot, humid climate and seasonal typhoon conditions, ensuring reliable long-term plant operation and reducing maintenance costs. This is a distributed solar solution featuring low construction cost, high reliability, and attractive project returns, helping enterprises lower electricity costs and achieve green and low-carbon transformation.

Aquaculture-Solar PV: Creating Shared Value Above and Below Water

Thailand’s aquaculture sector is one of the largest in Southeast Asia, but conventional mounting systems typically require a high density of foundations, which can interfere with daily aquaculture activities. HYPSET’s cable-structure support system adopts a large span design with minimal pile foundations, providing ample free space under the PV modules, creating a true synergy between solar generation above the water and aquaculture below. This efficiently utilizes water resources, providing an efficient and sustainable solution for Thailand’s rapidly growing aquavoltaic market.

Driving Global Growth Through Innovation

As a global pioneer in cable-structure PV mounting systems, HYPSET has established a strong presence in China and is rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, supported by a portfolio of more than 100 patents. This exhibition not only demonstrates mature technology addressing regional pain points but also underscores HYPSET’s long-term commitment to global market development. Looking ahead, HYPSET will continue to invest in innovation and advanced engineering, accelerating the adoption of cable-structure PV technologies and contributing to the global energy transition.

Trump’s calls, Ukraine’s strikes and Russia’s barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:53:27 +0000

Local residents walk past burning garages outside a residential building following a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 6, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

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The long-running Russia-Ukraine war appears to have entered a new phase after major developments over the weekend and ahead of a crunch NATO summit.

In the last 72 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump purportedly held separate calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and port in St. Petersburg and the surrounding area and Russia launched its second large-scale attack on Kyiv in less than a week.

The prospect of renewed diplomacy, alongside the risk of escalation, has put investors on notice at a time when markets are trying to price geopolitical risk, energy security and the integrity of Europe’s defense spending pledges.

“There is a real prospect to put an end to this war, and America’s resolve is decisive,” Zelenskyy said in a social media post on Saturday.

What Trump discussed with Putin and Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president said he’d discussed the latest situation on the frontline after more than four years of conflict and had agreed with Trump to continue talks at the NATO summit. Heads of state from 32 countries are expected in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, from Tuesday for the two-day conference.

The Kremlin, meanwhile, said Sunday that Trump spoke with Putin for 90 minutes over the weekend, during which the U.S. president offered to help find a solution to the war.

Yury Ushakov, a Kremlin aide, described the conversation as “businesslike and very constructive,” according to Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti.

US President Donald Trump waves while arriving at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

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“There are enormous prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries. To achieve this, Donald Trump emphasized, it would be necessary to end the Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible,” Ushakov told reporters.

A White House spokesperson was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC on Monday.

The U.S. president, who repeatedly said on the 2024 campaign trail that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day if elected, has signaled the potential for renewed American support of Kyiv following the signing of an interim peace deal with Iran.

This suggestion, alongside a flurry of deep-strike successes by Ukraine, has prompted some analysts to conclude that the war could be shifting in Kyiv’s favor, with Putin recently acknowledging the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian fuel production for the first time.

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian oil facilities and military assets in recent weeks, seeking to cut off Moscow’s energy revenues and try to raise the political pressure on the Kremlin.

Ukraine strikes Russian oil terminals

Ukrainian officials reported that forces struck a major oil terminal in Russia’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, as well as the Kronstadt Naval Base, the main base of the Russian Baltic Fleet, on Friday and Saturday. The attacks reportedly caused fires at both the oil terminal and the military facility.

Further Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure were reported on Monday morning. Ukraine’s military said via Telegram that it had struck oil refineries in Russia’s Yaroslavl and Leningrad regions overnight. CNBC couldn’t independently verify the report.

Russian missiles and drones hammered Ukraine’s capital in the early hours of Monday, killing at least 11 people and heavily damaging residential high-rise buildings, authorities said. The attack, which comes on the eve of the NATO summit, follows a separate deadly assault on Kyiv last week.

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with the Kursk region governor in Moscow on June 30, 2026.

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Researchers at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington-based think tank, said Putin had sought to emphasize that Ukraine’s European partners had a false perception of the battlefield realities, citing Ushakov’s account of the call.

Instead, Putin was said to have told Trump about the “real” frontline situation in which Russian troops are advancing, with Putin claiming that Russian forces had seized the eastern town of Kostyantynivka.

Russia’s claims of advance come as the Trump administration has increasingly spoken publicly about Ukrainian successes on the battlefield, including mid- to long-range attacks on Russian military assets and energy infrastructure, the ISW said in its latest assessment.

“Putin and other Kremlin officials are likely purposefully injecting the false narratives that Russian forces will imminently seize the remainder of Donetsk Oblast into the Western information space in order to convince the West to capitulate to the demands that Russia cannot secure militarily,” ISW researchers said Sunday.

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Apple veteran’s Chinese smart-glasses firm becomes unicorn as Tencent, Meituan fund rival to Meta

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:01 +0000

A Chinese smart-glasses maker founded by an Apple veteran has become a unicorn after a funding round with investors including Meituan and Tencent.

Even Realities Technology raised $150 million in the pre-Series B round, giving it a valuation of $1 billion. Company’s founder and CEO Will Wang, who worked at Apple from 2016 to 2018 and was involved in the development and mass production of Apple Watch and iPhone, is eyeing the AI wearable market dominated by Meta Platforms.

The company will use the funds to develop its next-generation smart glasses platform, deepen AI integration, scale up global operations and accelerate product innovation, it said Monday.

The Shenzhen-based startup joined a slew of global peers, including Meta Platform, to build advanced gadgets and electronics that bring the benefits of AI to individual users. Alibaba launched Quark AI glasses in February.

Even Realities, which was founded in 2023, launched the Even G2 smart glasses with a bigger display in a lighter frame late last year, alongside the Even R1, a smart ring that controls the display of the G2. The company attributed its vision for Even G2 in part to Wang’s stint at Apple.

Unlike Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban line, Even Realities’ flagship G2 glasses have no camera or recording hardware, while sending messages, navigation, and live translation through a heads-up display embedded in the lenses – as the startup stresses user privacy.

“The future isn’t about pulling out a device every time you need information,” Wang said. “It’s about having the right information available exactly when you need it, while remaining fully present in the world around you.”

More than half of Even Realities’ user base is located in the U.S., as are approximately 80% of its developers, the company said.

The global smart glasses category surged 167% from a year earlier in the first quarter, shipping 2.25 million units worldwide, according to consultancy firm IDC. Meta led the pack with nearly 70% market share, followed by augmented reality-equipped glasses maker Shenzhen RayNeo Technology and Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi, according to IDC.

Growth was driven by mainstream adoption of display-less smart glasses, led by Meta’s Ray-Ban partnership, according to IDC.

Global shipment of smart glasses, including those with display glasses or virtual-reality functions, is expected to more than double to 50 million in 2030.

Even Realities has largely been funded by Chinese-origin venture capital and private equity firms, including CDH Investment, Monolith Management, and CVC Capital. It raised an undisclosed amount from Hong Kong-headquartered Unicorn Capital Partners and Cyanhill Capital in January.

Its domestic rival Rokid is valued at $2.58 billion, according to PitchBook data, after the latest round that raised $522 million in March. RayNeo, incubated by TCL Electronics, is worth $239.9 million, according to PitchBook.

— CNBC’s Serenitie Wang contributed to this report.

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Swire Coca-Cola and Fu-Rui-Shi Forge Long-Term Strategic Partnership

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Coca-Cola Products Introduced Across All Subway Hong Kong and Macau Outlets Starting July

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Swire Coca-Cola and Subway’s Hong Kong and Macau franchisee, Fu-Rui-Shi Hong Kong Corporate Development Limited, jointly announced the signing of a seven-and-a-half-year strategic partnership agreement. Starting in July 2026, all Subway stores and online platforms in Hong Kong and Macau will fully introduce beverages from under the Coca‑Cola portfolio , offering customers a more diverse and enhanced meal pairing experience.

Swire Coca-Cola and Subway’s Hong Kong and Macau franchisee, Fu-Rui-Shi Hong Kong Corporate Development Limited, jointly announced the signing of a seven-and-a-half-year strategic partnership agreement.

Omnichannel Supply with Diverse Beverage Choices

Richard Gould, Director and General Manager of Swire Coca-Cola HK, said the company is pleased to form a long-term partnership with Subway. He noted that meaningful partnerships go beyond brand collaboration — they respond to consumer needs and enhance everyday experiences.

He added that the collaboration not only elevates the dining experience but also reflects our commitment to creating more relevant, refreshing and enjoyable meal occasions for consumers .

Richard Zhu, Chief Executive Officer of Subway China, also welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the combined strengths of both brands in delivering more diverse choices to consumers in Hong Kong and Macau.

Under the agreement, Subway outlets and online platforms in Hong Kong and Macau will offer a range of beverages from the Coca-Cola portfolio, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Schweppes, Authentic Tea House, Aquarius and more, along with pairing recommendations and upgrade options. Seasonal and limited-time promotions will also be introduced.

Driving Innovation to Enhance Consumer Experience

With 44 outlets across Hong Kong and Macau, this partnership combines the respective strengths of both companies to further enhance market competitiveness. Leveraging Coca-Cola’s strong brand portfolio and platforms such as Foodmarks and Coke+, the collaboration will enable more diversified partnership models.

Looking ahead, both parties aim to explore integrated promotions to drive bundled sales, as well as closer integration of physical stores and digital channels to boost consumer interaction and conversion, setting a new benchmark for cross-industry collaboration and sustainable growth. With customer experience at its core, the partnership aims to inject new energy into cross-sector collaboration within the local food and retail industry, creating long-term value for the Hong Kong and Macau markets and achieving a win-win-win outcome for brands, merchants and consumers.

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Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut Opens 4th Singapore Outlet Amid Aggressive Regional Push

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Famous for its signature crispy fried duck, the fast-growing Indonesian food brand proves that high-quality, affordable dining is a winning formula.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut, the rapidly expanding restaurant brand famous for its signature crispy fried duck and authentic Indonesian-style cuisine, today announced the upcoming grand opening of its fourth Singapore outlet at Sengkang Grand Mall, officially opening its doors on Saturday, July 11, 2026. This launch represents a key milestone in the brand’s aggressive regional growth strategy, which currently includes two successful high-volume locations in Malaysia and an upcoming market entry into Bangkok.

Built on a fast-turnover, highly accessible dining model, Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is proving that affordable, everyday meals do not have to compromise on taste or quality. The brand focuses purely on operational efficiency and delivering exceptional value to the masses, making its famous fried duck and authentic Indonesian flavors accessible to everyone without the premium price tag.

”Our mission is simple: serve uncompromisingly authentic, high-quality food at a price that keeps customers coming back multiple times a week,” said Joni Anson, Founder of Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut. “With this new Sengkang location, our thriving outlets in Malaysia, and our upcoming expansion into Bangkok, we are showing that a great dining experience should be affordable, fast, and consistently delicious.”

To celebrate the grand opening with the Sengkang community, the new outlet will be offering an exclusive 23% storewide discount throughout the weekend of July 11 and 12, 2026.

For more information, to view the menu, or to find the nearest location, please visit www.bebekgorengpakndut.com.sg or follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok at @bebekgorengpakndut_sg.
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About Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut

Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is a regional multi-outlet restaurant brand specializing in authentic, affordable Indonesian-style cuisine. Operating a high-efficiency central kitchen and multiple fast-casual outlets across Singapore and Malaysia, the brand is dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality meals at accessible price points.

Oldham, Li & Nie Launches Family Office Services to Support International Families in Hong Kong

Asia Insider — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Family Office Services practice, expanding its capabilities in private wealth, trusts, succession planning, and cross-border structuring to meet the growing needs of international families.

Hong Kong has established itself as a premier destination for family offices, underpinned by common law system, attractive tax regime, and government-backed initiatives such as FamilyOfficeHK, tax concessions for Family-Owned Investment Holding Vehicles (FIHVs), and the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES). In 2026, the city has become the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the Boston Consulting Group[i], reinforcing its appeal for global wealth planning,

OLN’s new Family Office Services practice will provide integrated legal support across the following areas:

Family Office Establishment and Structuring
Wills and Succession Planning
Trusts and Asset Protection
Complex Estate Planning
Cross-Border Tax and Structuring Advice, including the US and France elements
International Family Office Coordination
Ongoing Accounting and Reporting
Outsourced CFO and COO Support
Strategic Business Advisory Services Tailored to Family Offices and Private Investment Structures
Litigation Support
Immigration Law

“Hong Kong offers an exceptional platform for families seeking to build a lasting presence in Asia while staying closely connected to opportunities around the world,” said Gordon Oldham, Senior Partner. “At OLN, we understand that every family’s journey is unique. Drawing on our longstanding strengths across private client, tax and corporate services – as well as our dedicated US tax and French practices – we take a truly personal approach. We work alongside our clients to create tailored structures that not only protect and grow their wealth, but also reflect their values, aspirations and long-term legacy.”

The firm’s Family Office Services practice adopts a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with third-party fund managers and financial advisers.

For more information about the Family Office Services practice, please visit https://oln-law.com/practice-areas/family-office-services/

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Oldham, Li & Nie

Oldham, Li & Nie is an independent law firm with four decades of experience in Hong Kong. The firm currently has over 45 lawyers, with specialists in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment, family, intellectual property, private client and tax law.

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Gold Exchange Universe Launches Portal Version 24k — Sydney’s Precious Metal Buyers for Scrap Gold, Gold Bullion and Jewellery, Paying Close to 98% of Spot

Asia Insider — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0000

Sydney, NSW, July 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gold Exchange Universe launched Version 24k of goldexchangeuniverse.com.au on 28 June 2026, replacing the previous site with a dedicated portal consolidating its position as Sydney’s gold buyers, jewellery buyers, and gold bullion acquisition service operating from GB/303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 under NSW Second-Hand Dealers Licence No. 2PS27296 and ABN 76 165 775 155. The new portal formally serves three distinct seller categories: private sellers looking to sell gold jewellery in Sydney, sellers of scrap gold and mixed precious metals, and investors holding gold bullion including gold bars and gold coins who require a Sydney buyer paying rates at or near the international spot price.

Gold Exchange Universe – Gold Bullion Coins

Gold Exchange Universe publishes its buying rates openly: scrap gold and gold jewellery sellers receive close to 95 per cent of the live international spot rate, while sellers of gold bullion receive close to 98 per cent of spot — among the most competitive published rates for gold buyers in Sydney. The significance of these rates is underscored by the current gold market environment: Gold Exchange Universe has published a full 2025 gold market review — for Sydney sellers of gold, jewellery, and precious metals, receiving close to spot rate from a licensed, XRF-verified buyer represents a materially different outcome than accepting a discounted offer from an unverified operator. All rates are applied against the live spot price at the exact moment of transaction, verified by XRF assay and commercially sealed certified weights at the point of sale.

Statement from the Director

“We have been buying gold, jewellery, and bullion in Sydney for 35 years and Version 24k of goldexchangeuniverse.com.au is the clearest expression yet of what that means. The name is deliberate — 24 karat is the purest standard in gold and that is the standard we apply to transparency, pricing, and service. Version 24k is about making the full scope of what we do visible and accessible to every type of seller. Someone selling inherited jewellery has different needs from an investor liquidating a bullion portfolio, and both have different needs from a jeweller selling a quarter kilogram of bench scrap. We serve all three and we pay published rates that reflect what each type of material is actually worth. Scrap gold sellers receive close to 95 per cent of spot. Gold bullion sellers receive close to 98 per cent. These are not indicative rates. They are published on the site and applied at the moment of every transaction. What the client sees is what they receive. We do not negotiate down from the quoted rate once a client walks through the door and we do not apply deductions after the offer is confirmed. The price listed is the price paid. Every time. The gold market context in 2025 was exceptional — we have published a full review on the Gold Exchange Universe website. The difference between close to spot and a discounted offer is not trivial. It is the difference between what your gold is actually worth and what an operator decides to pay for it.”

— Talal Barakat, Director, Gold Exchange Universe. What We Offer to Sydney’s Gold Sellers, Jewellery Sellers, and Bullion Investors

01. Sell Gold Jewellery in Sydney — From 95% of Spot, Assessed by XRF

Sellers of gold jewellery in Sydney — whether single pieces, estate collections, broken chains, rings, earrings, or mixed lots — receive close to 95 per cent of the live international gold spot rate at Gold Exchange Universe Every piece is assessed using in-house XRF analysis, which identifies precise gold purity non-destructively and displays the result to the seller in real time before any offer is made. Weight is measured on commercially sealed, government-certified scales. The offer is calculated transparently from three verifiable inputs: XRF purity result, certified weight, and live spot rate at the moment of transaction. No deductions after the offer is confirmed. Accessible for Sydney jewellery sellers at sellgoldsydney.com.au

02. Gold Buyers Sydney — Scrap Gold, Mixed Lots, and Trade Material

Gold buyers in Sydney who deal with scrap gold — bench sweeps, polishing dust, dental gold, electronics scrap, and mixed-karat consumer trade-ins — find a wholesale-grade buyer at Gold Exchnage Universe. Scrap gold sellers receive close to 95 per cent of the live spot rate regardless of karat mix or material condition. Gold Exchange Universe buys from private scrap sellers and from licensed trade operators including jewellers, pawnbrokers, and second-hand dealers. No minimum lot size. Same-day EFT settlement.

03. Sell Jewellery Sydney — Gold, Diamond, and Precious Metal Jewellery Buyers

Gold Exchange Universe buys all categories of jewellery in Sydney: gold jewellery in any karat from 9 carat to 24 carat, diamond jewellery and loose diamonds, platinum jewellery, silver jewellery, and mixed precious metal pieces. Jewellery sellers in Sydney do not need a valuation or appraisal before visiting. All assessment is conducted in-house at GB/303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 using XRF testing for metal purity and certified scales for weight. Diamond jewellery is assessed by an experienced gemologist at the same visit. The offer covers the full precious metal and gemstone content of every piece.

04. Gold Bullion — Up to 98% of Spot for Gold Bars and Gold Coins

Investors holding gold bullion who need a Sydney buyer can access Gold Exchange Universe at goldexchangeuniverse.com.au for rates of close to 98 per cent of the live international spot price — among the highest published buying rates for gold bullion in Sydney. Eligible material includes LBMA-certified gold bars, sovereign gold coins, and other recognised gold products. Institutional and high-volume sellers are invited to contact the senior acquisitions team directly for account-managed settlement terms. AUD Bullion, the institutional division of Gold Exchange Universe, is accessible at audbullion.com.au.

05. Precious Metals Buyers in Sydney — Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds and Beyond

Gold Exchange Universe operates as Sydney’s precious metals buyers, acquiring gold in all forms, silver jewellery and silverware, platinum jewellery, diamonds and diamond jewellery, and all items containing precious metal value. The business is the answer to searches for precious metals buyers Sydney, sell silver Sydney, sell platinum Sydney, sell diamonds Sydney, and sell jewellery Sydney. No prior valuation or appraisal is required. Walk in to GB/303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 with any material and receive a free XRF assessment and offer on the same visit, it’s a fast walk in process. If you’re outside of Sydney, NSW you can navigate to Sell Gold Sydney Australia sellgoldsydneyaustralia.com.au for our National portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rates does Gold Exchange Universe pay for scrap gold in Sydney?

Gold Exchange Universe pays close to 95 per cent of the live international gold spot rate for scrap gold and gold jewellery. Rates are applied against the live spot price at the exact moment of transaction at GB/303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000. Full rate information at goldexchangeuniverse.com.au.

What rate does Gold Exchange Universe pay for gold bullion?

Gold bullion sellers receive close to 98 per cent of the live international gold spot rate at Gold Exchange Universe. Eligible material includes LBMA-certified gold bars and gold bullion coins. Contact goldexchangeuniverse.com.au or audbullion.com.au for institutional rates.

Does Gold Exchange Universe buy precious metals other than gold?

Yes. Gold Exchange Universe buys all precious metals including silver jewellery and silverware, platinum jewellery, diamonds and diamond jewellery, and any item containing precious metal value. Sydney sellers searching for precious metals buyers, sell silver Sydney, sell platinum Sydney, or sell diamonds Sydney will find a same-day assessment at GB/303 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000. No appointment required.

Where can I sell jewellery in Sydney?

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A Common Currency for OOH: Why OAAM’s Unified Measurement Initiative Is the Move Malaysia’s OOH Industry Has Been Waiting For

Asia Insider — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

For the Out-of-Home industry to earn its rightful seat at the media planning table, it must speak the language of accountability. OAAM’s new unified measurement framework is exactly that, a long overdue step toward industry wide credibility.

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, July 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There is a conversation that happens in almost every media planning meeting across Malaysia. The client’s agency presents a carefully modelled media mix — television, digital, social — with audience reach figures, frequency curves, cost per thousand benchmarks, and attribution data stretching across slides. Then Out-of-Home comes up. And the room goes quiet in a different way. Not quiet with respect, but quiet with uncertainty. ‘How do we verify this?’ someone asks. ‘How do we compare it to the other channels?’

A Common Currency for OOH | Sky Blue Media Malaysia | Dato’ Manikandamurthy Velayoudam

I have sat in enough of those rooms as a media owner, as an investor in OOH assets in both Malaysia and the UAE to know that this is not a question about the value of OOH. Billboards work, DOOH screens work. The medium has proven itself commercially over decades. The question is always about measurement. And for too long, our industry’s answer has been fragmented, proprietary, and inconsistent.

That is why I want to go on record in full support of OAAM’s Unified Measurement Initiative, the framework developed in partnership with global technology provider AllUnite, announced under the banner ‘Sailing Toward Standardisation: How Unified Measurement Can Transform Malaysia’s DOOH Industry.’ This is not a minor administrative update. It is, in my view, one of the most strategically significant moves the Malaysian OOH industry has made in years.

A common measurement currency is not just good governance. It is the price of admission to modern media planning.

The Fragmentation Problem

Let me be direct about the problem we have been living with. Today, different media owners and I include ourselves at Sky Blue Media supply audience and impression data according to their own methodologies. Some use pedestrian traffic counts. Some use vehicle pass data. Some rely on panel surveys. Some extrapolate from third-party mobility datasets. The result is that when an agency tries to evaluate an OOH plan spanning multiple vendors, they are essentially comparing apples, mangoes, and durians all described as ‘fruit.’

Clients and agencies are sophisticated. They know this. And so they apply a discount not just to the rates they are willing to pay, but to the weight they assign OOH in their overall media strategy. The medium is undervalued not because it underperforms, but because it cannot be held to the same standard of proof as a Google impression or a META reach figure. That is a structural disadvantage we have inflicted upon ourselves.

What a Common Currency Actually Changes

The concept of a ‘common currency‘ in media measurement is well established in mature markets. Australia’s MOVE (Measurement of Outdoor Visibility and Exposure) system which OAAM has drawn lessons from, including direct input from OMA Australia, QMS, Scentre Group, and Val Morgan Outdoor demonstrates what is possible. When every media owner in a market submits their inventory to the same measurement standard, something transformative happens: the category itself becomes plannable.

Plannable in the precise sense that programmatic and digital are plannable. An agency can model reach and frequency across an entire OOH campaign across multiple vendors, formats, and geographies with confidence that the numbers are built on a consistent foundation. They can present that model to a client with the same conviction they bring to a digital media plan. And they can come back post-campaign with verified delivery data.

For media owners, this is not a concession; it is an upgrade. When I can demonstrate to a regional advertiser or a multinational brand that my DOOH screens in Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru have been measured against the same standard as every other screen in the market, I am no longer selling a product based on trust alone. I am selling a verified asset. That changes the conversation entirely.

When measurement becomes standardised, media owners stop competing on claims and start competing on genuine audience value.

The Lessons from Markets That Got This Right

Australia is instructive, but it is not the only reference point. The UK’s Route measurement system, operated jointly by the major OOH players, established a similarly rigorous framework that underpins trading across the British market. In the United States, the Geopath audience measurement platform serves a comparable function, with continuous improvements to methodology as location data matures.

In each case, the journey toward standardisation was not without friction. Media owners who had benefited from the opacity of the old system. Those who could claim large, unverifiable audiences initially resisted. But the market moved anyway. Advertisers and agencies demanded it. And the media owners who embraced the common currency early found themselves with a competitive advantage, not a disadvantage, because their inventory became easier to plan, buy, and justify.

Malaysia’s OOH industry is at precisely that inflection point. OAAM’s decision to partner with AllUnite, a global technology provider with experience building measurement infrastructure for DOOH markets, signals that this is not another committee report. It is an implementation roadmap with commercial partners and a governance structure. That is the difference between aspiration and execution.

Why Every Media Owner Should Participate

I want to address my fellow media owners directly, because there will be some who see this initiative through a narrow lens of short term competitive risk. The concern is understandable: if my inventory gets measured and my numbers do not match what I have been claiming, that is uncomfortable. If a competitor’s screens turn out to deliver stronger audiences in certain corridors, that becomes visible.

But this thinking mistakes short-term discomfort for long-term risk. The real long-term risk is remaining unmeasured in a world where every other medium is measured. Digital advertising’s dominance in Malaysia and globally is built substantially on its measurability. Every ringgit that flows from an OOH budget to a digital platform because the client cannot compare the two is a ringgit our industry has ceded by choice.

Participating in OAAM’s Unified Measurement Initiative is not simply about compliance or industry citizenship, though both matter. It is about commercial self-interest. A media owner whose inventory is part of the common currency can be included in programmatic DOOH buying platforms, can be evaluated in cross-channel planning tools, and can compete for budgets that are currently invisible to them. A media owner who sits outside the standard is, over time, effectively invisible to an increasingly automated buying ecosystem.

The OOH owner who refuses standardised measurement today is making the same mistake as the television broadcaster who dismissed digital ratings in 2010.

What This Means for Clients and Agencies

From the advertiser and agency side, the implications are equally significant. Brand marketers and their agencies in Malaysia deserve the ability to evaluate OOH not as a faith-based medium, but as a data-driven one. The Unified Measurement Initiative, once fully implemented, will make it possible to model OOH reach against digital, to understand audience overlap and incremental coverage, and to attribute campaign outcomes with the same rigour applied to other media.

This is particularly important for categories where OOH plays a documented role in driving in-market consideration, including automotive, FMCG, financial services, QSR. These advertisers have historically maintained OOH as a portion of their mix, but often struggle to justify maintaining or growing that portion to CFOs who think in terms of performance marketing metrics. A common measurement currency gives the entire supply chain creative, media, and marketing leadership a shared language to have that conversation.

A Note on the Broader Context

Malaysia’s advertising market is growing, and DOOH is one of the faster growing segments within it. The programmatic DOOH ecosystem is maturing; DSPs, SSPs, and data clean rooms are connecting the OOH world to the broader digital advertising infrastructure. But programmatic DOOH requires standardised audience data to function at scale. Without it, programmatic pipes connect to inventory that cannot be properly valued, and the automation that is supposed to make OOH more efficient actually introduces more uncertainty.

OAAM’s initiative arrives at exactly the right moment to underpin this digital transformation with measurement integrity. It positions Malaysia’s OOH industry to participate fully in the programmatic future, rather than remaining a peripheral participant watching the automation wave wash over other media channels.

My Position

SkyBlue Group operates across seven markets: Malaysia, UAE, United States, South Korea, India, Turkey, and Nigeria. Within that footprint, SkyBlue Media runs Out-of-Home and DOOH advertising assets in Malaysia and UAE, SkyBlue Cinematix operates film Brand Integrators and content distribution across multiple territories, and our broader media interests span content, mobility, and entertainment. It is a vantage point that lets me observe how measurement maturity or the lack of it shapes the OOH industry’s commercial standing in each of those markets. And across all of them, the conversation with clients and agencies circles back to the same questions: Can you prove the audience? Can you compare this to digital? Can we include this in a cross-channel model? Our ability to answer those questions confidently and consistently is a direct function of the measurement infrastructure our respective industries build.

I have seen what transparent, standardised measurement does to the quality of commercial relationships in the UAE market, where measurement frameworks have matured alongside the rapid growth of DOOH. Deals are done faster. Budgets are easier to justify. The conversation shifts from ‘trust me’ to ‘here is the data.’ I want that for Malaysia.

OAAM, under the leadership of its President Mary Koh Mei Yoke and in partnership with Perion and AllUnite, has taken the initiative to build something the Malaysian OOH industry has needed for a long time. The right response from every media owner, every agency, and every brand marketer with OOH in their mix is simple: show up, participate, and support it.

The era of every media owner inventing their own measurement story has to end. A common currency accepted by all, governed transparently, and built on robust technology is how we elevate OOH from a medium that is tolerated in media plans to one that is trusted in boardrooms.

That is an industry worth building.

About Dato’ Manikandamurthy Velayoudam

Dato’ Manikandamurthy Velayoudam is the Chairman of Sky Blue Group, a multi-vertical media and entertainment conglomerate with operations across the USA, South Korea, Malaysia, India, UAE, Turkey, and Nigeria. The Group’s verticals include Sky Blue Media (Out-of-Home and Digital Out-of-Home advertising in Malaysia and the UAE), Sky Blue Cinematix (Film Brand Integrators), and investments across media, mobility, and entertainment. The views expressed are the author’s own.

About Sky Blue Media Malaysia

SkyBlue Media is a premier out-of-home (OOH) and digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising company delivering high-impact, tech-driven outdoor marketing solutions across high-traffic zones in Malaysia. Blending creativity with “Advertising Intelligence,” the company provides scalable digital screens, billboards, options designed to optimize brand visibility and maximize local audience engagement.

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