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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls revitalization plan leads to tax incentives
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Tax breaks will soon be available to neighbors in central Wichita Falls. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the city declared its intent to participate in the 'Texas Tax Abatement Program'. Wichita Falls council lifts Stage One water restrictions Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee chairman Mike Mitchell said this move will create a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, or NES. The abatement can be residential or commercial. The move is part of the 'Heart of the Falls' Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Mitchell said the tax benefits should encourage people to renovate properties to rebuild neighborhood pride. 'We want to keep the culture. We want to keep the look even in this one area, there's probably a dozen different looks and feels in the different little neighborhoods,' Mitchell said. 'It's an encouragement for me to go ahead and do some fixing up that I'm already looking at doing, but also get some tax benefits as well.' Mitchell calls this a win for the city as they continue their push to revitalize the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NES Security Door forges alliance with Swiss firm Skinrock, eyes innovation and export growth
PETALING JAYA: NES Security Door Marketing Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian manufacturer of security and safety doors, formalised an international collaboration with Switzerland-based Skinrock AG, marking the start of a strategic alliance focused on material innovation and international market growth. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held in conjunction with the official launch of NES's newly completed manufacturing facility in Klang, Selangor, officiated by Investment, Trade and Industry deputy secretary-general (industry) Datuk Hanafi Sakri. The collaboration comes as Malaysia's manufacturing sector demonstrated vigorous growth with sales reaching RM1.9 trillion in 2024, a 4.6% increase over the previous year. This includes the non-metallic mineral products, basic metal and fabricated metal products sub-sector, which covers steel and aluminium fabrication, recording a 3.2% year-on-year sales growth in December 2024, reflecting healthy performance in areas aligned with NES's core manufacturing focus. Skinrock is globally recognised for its pioneering development of ultra-thin, flexible natural stone veneers that are used extensively in high-end architectural and interior design applications. Under the MoU, NES and Skinrock will explore collaborative opportunities in product integration, research and development, and international distribution, including applying Skinrock's natural stone veneers in NES's upcoming products. Hanafi said, 'By bringing together Skinrock's expertise in natural stone technology with NES's commitment to high-quality, design-driven production, this partnership lays the foundation for creating export-ready products that are both functional and architecturally unique. It reflects a growing confidence in the ability of Malaysian companies to deliver differentiated solutions for the global market.' Skinrock founder Uelli Stiffler said in his speech, 'We're excited to deepen our presence in Southeast Asia through this collaboration. Working with NES allows us to explore new applications and bring our material innovation to a broader market. We hope this inspires more cross-border partnerships between European and Malaysian industries.' With the new factory boosting NES's production capacity from 800 to 2,000 units per month, the partnership arrives at a pivotal moment as the company positions itself to capitalise on Malaysia's dynamic, export-driven manufacturing sector. NES's export roadmap for 2025 targets markets in Taiwan, the Philippines and Australia, with plans to expand into North America, South Asia and the Middle East. Backed by a targeted 20% annual growth rate, NES aims to generate RM45 million in annual export revenue by 2027. 'This MoU is a major milestone, but it is part of a much bigger journey,' said NES founder Datuk Seri Dom Tee. 'We're not just building doors, we're building a globally competitive brand. Our sights are set on going public by 2028, with a market valuation target of RM400 million. With meaningful partnerships and consistent growth, we're confident that we can provide a platform for Malaysian companies to stand tall globally.' Looking ahead, NES will debut new offerings under the NES x Skinrock brand, incorporating Skinrock's natural stone veneers as a distinctive design and selling feature. Among the upcoming initiatives is the 'Master Craft's Artist' series, a curated line of one-of-a-kind doors created in collaboration with local andinternational designers, highlighting the artistic and technical potential of Malaysian manufacturing.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's NES to expand exports to North America, South Asia and Middle East
KLANG: Residential security door specialist NES Security Door Marketing Sdn Bhd has outlined an export expansion targeting Taiwan, the Philippines and Australia this year. NES' future plans are to venture into North America, South Asia and the Middle East. The company took a major step forward with the opening of its new factory at the Meru Barat industrial area in Klang, Selangor. Founder and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dom Tee said the new factory will boost NES' production capacity from 800 to 2,000 units per month. "The opening of the new plant is timely and aligns with the company's strategy to penetrate the growing export market." Tee said in 2024, export-oriented industries contributed 70.1 per cent of total national manufacturing sales, a 7.1 per cent increase from the previous year. "This reflects a strong indicator of Malaysia's global competitiveness. "With an annual growth target of 20 per cent, NES aims to generate RM45 million in annual export revenue by 2027," he said at the launch on Saturday. NES also formalised an international partnership with Switzerland's Skinrock AG, a pioneer in ultra-thin natural stone veneer technology, through a memorandum of understanding (MoU). According to Tee, the agreement is not just about expanding operations, but marks the beginning of NES' long-term strategy to produce design-driven, technology-enabled and uniquely material-based products with a clear mission to enter the global premium market. "This agreement is a significant milestone, but it's just the beginning of a larger journey. We're not just making doors. What we're building is a brand capable of competing globally. "Our goal is to be publicly listed by 2028, with a target market valuation of RM400 million. With strategic partnerships and consistent growth, we believe we can become a platform for local companies to shine on the global stage," he said. One of the initial initiatives from the partnership is the launch of a new 'NES x Skinrock' series, featuring natural stone veneer as a key design element. "This range will also showcase the Master Craft's Artist special collection – limited edition doors co-designed with both local and international designers, blending artistic creativity with local craftsmanship. "This initiative not only strengthens NES' position in the market but also demonstrates how local industry players can harness global technology to create competitive, unique, world-class products," Tee said. Skinrock founder Uelli Stiffler said the company is excited to break into the Southeast Asian market through its partnership with NES. "Working with NES opens up new opportunities to explore applications of our material technology and bring this natural stone veneer innovation to a broader market. "We hope this collaboration will inspire more cross-border partnerships between European and Malaysian industries," he said.
Metro
16-05-2025
- Business
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 will overtake PS5 as ‘primary partner' for third party games
A prominent analyst group is more optimistic about the Switch 2 than even Nintendo themselves and predicts 100 million sales in little more than four years. Back in the 80s, Nintendo's first home console, the NES, was the number one destination for all third party video games. But even by the time of its successor, the SNES, that iron grip was failing, at least when it came to big Western publishers like EA. The N64 was largely ignored by Western companies, in favour of the PlayStation, and ever since Nintendo consoles have had a reputation for poor support from third party publishers. But an analyst group suggests that's all about to change for the Nintendo Switch 2. 'DFC forecasts that by the end of 2029 the Switch 2 will have sold over 100 million units, making it the leading console system by a wide margin,' reads a new report from DFC Intelligence. 'The next few years could see Nintendo for the first time becoming the primary partner for third party game publishers.' Clearly those analysts don't remember the NES days, but they do take a very optimistic view of the Switch 2's potential, with much less conservative estimates for the Switch 2's initial sales than Nintendo themselves (Nintendo is always very conservative about that sort of thing). 'The Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably the most important product launch in video game history', says the report. 'Not only does DFC expect it to be the fastest-selling console system ever, but it has the potential to lift a video game industry that has been grappling with product delays, rising costs, and economic uncertainty.' The analysts predict that the delay of GTA 6 will benefit the launch of the Switch 2 by not stealing the limelight this year, while at the same time denying the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S a previously expected boost at Christmas – giving Nintendo a major opening. 'The Nintendo Switch 2 is now the key driver of industry growth for 2025,' says the report, which predicts that the Switch 2 will ensure growth for the video games industry this year, and GTA 6 will do the same next year. 'Switch 2, along with the growth of mobile PC game devices, is redefining the landscape of the video game industry. Nintendo can no longer be considered as playing in its own separate space,' suggests DFC. More Trending 'With the Switch 2, Nintendo is positioning itself as a central player in the broader console and PC gaming ecosystem.' Whether that's how Nintendo themselves see the situation is hard to say, as while they did emphasise a number of third party games during the Nintendo Direct in April – with titles from companies as diverse as Square Enix and CD Projekt – a number of notable publishers were not represented, most obviously Microsoft and Ubisoft. Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has subsequently been confirmed for Switch 2, so it may be that other publishers simply haven't made their commitment clear yet, but if the Switch 2 is as successful as DFC is predicting then it will certainly attract more third party support as time goes on. By 2029 the PlayStation 6 and next gen Xbox should be at least a year old but if the Switch 2 really has reached a userbase of 100 million by then, it will be impossible for any publisher to ignore. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Games Inbox: Who is the best third party video game publisher? MORE: The worst video game ever made is coming to PS5, Switch and Xbox this month MORE: The Precinct review – Hill Streets Blues meets GTA
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
A new handheld console is the budget-friendly alternative to the Switch 2
Discover startups, services, products and more from our partner StackCommerce. New York Post edits this content, and may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. TL;DR: Play the games from your childhood on the Retropian, a handheld emulator console with 10,000+ games built-in. Frustrated by the high price of modern games? $80 for a single title is a lot, but the Switch 2 isn't the only impressive portable console on the market. The Retropian is a handheld gaming console that uses built-in emulators to play the games you grew up on, but it's not limited to one gaming company. This handheld console can play games from the NES, PlayStation 1, Atari, and so much more, and it costs as much as a single Switch 2 game: just $79.99 (reg. $129). Don't let the retro vibe fool you. The Retropian Color is surprisingly modern. The bright 3.5-inch IPS screen pops with color, the controls are super responsive, and the open-source Linux system means you can tweak or expand it if you're feeling nerdy. It even comes preloaded with 10,000+ games across more than 20 classic systems, so odds are your childhood favorites are already on deck. Advertisement We're talking NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Sega Genesis, Game Gear, Dreamcast, Saturn, and even PlayStation 1. It also handles arcade systems like MAME and Neo Geo, plus lesser-known gems from the TurboGrafx-16, Amiga, MSX, and even the Commodore 64. If you remember it, this thing probably runs it. Under the hood, it's got a dual-core ARM processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 64GB microSD card that you can upgrade if you're planning to add even more titles. The battery lasts up to six hours, and the whole thing is small enough to toss in your bag without a second thought. Want multiplayer? No problem. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you can connect with a friend for some two-player throwdowns. Boot up Street Fighter II, tag in for Contra, or race through Mario Kart like it's 1995. It's going to cost $80 to get a single game for the Nintendo Switch 2. It only costs $79.99 to get the Retropian Retro Handheld Gaming Console. StackSocial prices subject to change.
