December 12, 2025

LONDON, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Squawka today announced the Squawka Value Index, a data-driven ranking of the best-value signings from the 2025 summer transfer window, comparing each player’s early-season on-pitch output against their transfer fee. Key Findings The Squawka team has put together a Squawka Value Index, ranking the best-value signings of the 2025 summer transfer window based on their performances in relation to their transfer fees. Our formula shows that Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz has been the league’s worst-value signing so far, with no goals or assists to his name despite a €125m price tag. In contrast, Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki, who joined for a fraction of the price, has been the best-value signing with five assists and a goal in just 399 minutes of Premier League action. Best value to date: Rayan Cherki (Manchester City) — 5 assists + 1 goal in 399 minutes; exceptional contribution relative to reported fee. Lowest value to date: Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) — no goals or assists so far versus a €125m transfer fee. Honorable Mention: Robin Roefs (Sunderland) — immediate impact post-move from the Eredivisie at €10.5m. Additional standouts and risers identified across multiple positions, with younger signings generally trending toward higher value relative to fee. Methodology The Squawka Value Index compares early-season contribution (including goals, assists and minutes played) with the player’s reported transfer fee to assess value generated so far. Scope: Players signed in the 2025 summer window who have featured in the 2025/26 Premier League season to date. Figures reflect matches played as of publication date; publicly reported transfer fees are used for consistency. A sensible minimum minutes threshold is applied to reduce noise from extremely small samples. Comment “Fans obsess over transfer fees, but value is about what you deliver on the pitch,” said Tom Dutton, Head

VinFast VF 8 – Crafted for high-expectation markets in the GCC Leave a reply Premium design meets industry-leading warranty and long-term support DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The Middle East’s electric vehicle market is still developing but advancing quickly. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, EV sales penetration doubled from about 2 per cent to roughly 4 per cent in just one year, placing the region among the fastest-growing EV markets globally. 91% of battery-electric vehicle owners here say they plan to buy another EV, above the global average of 87%. Amid that backdrop, buyers are seeking vehicles that match or exceed the space, performance, and refinement expected from premium SUVs. VinFast VF 8 arrives as a direct response to these elevated expectations, combining sophisticated design, robust capability, and a comprehensive ownership framework built around long-term confidence. The VF 8 is shaped by VinFast’s “Dynamic Balance” design philosophy, a deliberate interplay between flowing curves and precise, angular lines that creates a sense of energy and visual structure without sacrificing harmony. This design language feels both contemporary and enduring. The result is a vehicle that projects presence without aggression, offering an aesthetic that balances boldness with sophistication, qualities that resonate with Middle Eastern consumers who view their vehicles as reflections of personal standards. Under the sculpted exterior lies engineering tuned for high-demand regional driving. The VF 8 Plus variant delivers all-wheel drive with up to 402 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 kph in under 5.5 seconds. This translates to confident overtaking on high-speed highways, assured merging in dense urban traffic, and the capability to handle extended cruising. Range reaches up to 493 km (NEDC) in the Eco configuration, a practical threshold aligned with intercity travel patterns across the region. The

The Government of Angola Launches an International Public Tender for the Management of the Namibe Corridor Leave a reply LUANDA, ANGOLA – EQS Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The Ministry of Transport of The Republic of Angola (www.MinTrans.gov.ao) has today launched, 5th December, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Right to Operate, Manage and Maintain the Namibe Corridor. Interested entities may submit their proposals until 4 May 2026. The concession, with an initial duration of 30 years, extendable up to 50 years, covers the operation, management, maintenance and preservation of the Moçâmedes–Menongue Railway Line, including rolling stock, associated infrastructure, workshops and the training centre. It further encompasses the possibility of designing and constructing new sections, extensions and branch lines, as well as railway connections to the Republic of Namibia and, at a later stage, to the Republic of Zambia. The Secretary of State for Land Transport, Jorge Bengue, noted at the launch event that the process constitutes a strategic opportunity for international operators with a proven track record in the railway sector. “The Namibe Corridor has the potential to strengthen Angola’s role as a regional logistics platform, enhance supply chains, foster new investments, and increase the competitiveness of exports. We anticipate a dynamic tender process with strong participation from established industry operators,” he stated. Jorge Bengue further emphasised that Angola has carried out structural reforms in recent years that have strengthened legal certainty and created a more competitive business environment. The success of the concession of the Lobito Corridor has demonstrated the country’s capacity to implement partnership models that stimulate private investment and accelerate the modernization of transport infrastructure. Individual companies or consortiums of competitors with proven experience in the management of railway infrastructure and freight operations are eligible to apply. The detailed technical and financial requirements are

Bitget Connects 7,300+ Students Across Six Schools in Philippines Through Blockchain4Youth Starlink Program Leave a reply Bitget Connects 7,300+ Students Across Six Schools in Philippines Through Blockchain4Youth Starlink Program VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) initiative with a major Starlink deployment that brings high-speed satellite internet to six schools across Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental. Bitget has delivered reliable connectivity to more than 7,300 students and over 100 teachers, marking one of the most meaningful digital inclusion efforts in remote island communities in the Philippines. The program now supports Espoir School of Life and Lasala Integrated School in Surigao del Norte; Apo Elementary School and the Arts & Design Collective Dumaguete in Negros Oriental; and Siquijor State College and Siquijor Provincial Science High School in Siquijor. For many of these schools, this marks the first time they have experienced dependable high-speed internet access, transforming how classes are conducted and how teachers prepare lessons. Several campuses previously relied entirely on printed worksheets due to unreliable or nonexistent internet connectivity. Blockchain4Youth Starlink Progra “This project is not just about connectivity — it’s about opportunity,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “By bringing Starlink to these islands, we are giving thousands of young people their first real access to the digital world and the tools they need to participate in tomorrow’s economy.” Alongside each installation, Bitget’s team conducted educator consultations, digital readiness assessments, and early testing of Blockchain4Youth learning modules. These activities lay the groundwork for future Web3 and digital literacy programs, ensuring that schools can make full use of their newfound connectivity beyond simply accessing the internet. Teachers now have access to online training and updated curricula, while students can engage with interactive learning resources that