SINGAPORE, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 13, 2026, Vincent YANG, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Obita, attended Future Economy Conference 2026, hosted by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), and joined the Leaders' Lens: Future-Ready Growth Through Strategic Enterprise Partnerships session. The conversation was moderated by Mr Roy Tan, Head of Enterprise Banking International, Global Commercial Banking, OCBC, with speakers exchanging views on key topics including enterprise internationalisation, the value of strategic partnerships, and cross-border business development.
Future Economy Conference is an important annual platform hosted by SBF for the business community, bringing together business executives, industry representatives, and policy stakeholders to discuss business growth, cross-border collaboration, and pathways for sustainable development. Leaders' Lens is a high-level dialogue segment designed for business decision-makers, focusing on practical topics such as market shifts, business transformation, and internationalisation strategies, while sharing frontline business judgement and practical thinking.
During the session, Obita shared its observations on enterprise internationalisation. In Obita's view, different markets come with different business value, operating conditions, and investment requirements. Companies need to assess the right operating depth and investment pace for each market. In the early stage, they can take a light-touch approach to test market demand quickly. As business opportunities become more concrete, they may move into a medium-depth model by working with local partners to integrate into the ecosystem, build market trust, and advance business execution. For core strategic markets, companies may enter a heavy-lift stage, with deeper localisation across compliance, operations, team structures, and long-term investment.
When expanding partner networks, companies should also place different emphasis at different stages. At the market-testing stage, they need precise market entry points and feedback. Once the business moves toward execution, local resources and implementation capabilities become more important. At the deep operating stage, companies need stable governance structures and long-term ecosystem collaboration. Well-structured strategic partnerships can help companies better manage the pace of international expansion, reduce trial-and-error costs, and strengthen the stability of cross-market operations.
When Mr Roy Tan asked about Singapore's value as a hub, Obita noted that Singapore not only has a mature financial system and regulatory environment, but also helps internationalising companies build business credibility and connect efficiently with regional resources and global opportunities. This makes Singapore a strong base for companies building cross-market operations and a global ecosystem.
Flexibly adjusting market expansion strategies and the pace of resource investment is key to steady global growth. For Obita, participating in Future Economy Conference 2026 was an opportunity to share experience and further connect with Singapore's business ecosystem.
About Obita
Obita is a global payment service provider for enterprises, focused on delivering controllable, trustworthy, and efficient financial solutions that help businesses manage global collections, cross-border payouts, and fund operations with greater ease.
Powered by financial technology, Obita is committed to providing enterprises with more efficient settlement experiences, more stable payment workflows, clearer fund management, and broader capabilities across global collections, payouts, and fund operations — supporting sustained business growth in an increasingly connected world.
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Obita in Conversation with OCBC: A Nuanced Approach to International Expansion
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California homeowners are facing longer hot seasons, rising utility costs, and evolving lifestyle needs. As a result, demand for flexible, energy-efficient cooling solutions continues to rise across the region with no signs of slowing down.
DELLA, a leading provider of ductless mini split systems, is helping homeowners meet these changing demands with smart, room-specific cooling solutions. As modern households seek greater comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency, ductless systems offer an effective alternative to relying solely on traditional whole-home climate control.
The Shift Toward Smarter Home Climate Control
This pronounced shift reflects a growing trend reshaping home comfort. Today's homeowners are no longer focused only on keeping a house cool. Increasingly, they want personalized comfort that adapts to how different rooms are being used throughout the day.
Modern smart homes no longer function as a single environment with a uniform temperature. Climate fluctuates naturally throughout the day based on a variety of factors, and each room serves a completely different purpose.
Yet many traditional HVAC systems continue to cool the entire household as though every room and every person require the same temperature.
To remedy this, homeowners across Southern California are exploring room-by-room climate control solutions that provide greater flexibility and efficiency.
Why Traditional Central AC Often Feels Inconsistent
Most central air systems were designed around a simple old-fashioned idea: one thermostat controls the entire home. But modern living has changed dramatically.
Different rooms heat up differently based on sunlight, layout, occupancy, electronics, cooking activity, ceiling height, and even the time of day. The result is a home that constantly feels slightly off balance.
Common frustrations include:
- Bedrooms that stay warm long after sunset
- Overcooled living rooms during the day
- Upstairs areas that never feel comfortable
- Constant thermostat adjustments
- Rising summer energy bills without better comfort
The issue isn't always that a system is failing—it's that the system was designed for an older idea of how homes function.
Today, homeowners are searching for energy efficient cooling systems that support room-by-room living rather than treating the home as a single environment.
Because real comfort is not just about what the thermostat says.
It's about how a home actually feels.
This is why DELLA provides energy efficient cooling systems that adapt to how people actually live instead of forcing one fixed temperature across the entire home.
How DELLA Mini Split Systems Address Changing Homeowner Needs
DELLA mini split systems were designed around the growing demand for personalized comfort and more efficient cooling.
Instead of pushing air through extensive ductwork from a single central source, mini split systems deliver targeted comfort directly into individual rooms. Each indoor unit operates independently, allowing temperatures to adjust naturally based on how each space is being used.
That flexibility changes the entire home comfort experience.
Rather than overcooling one area to compensate for another, homeowners can create balanced comfort throughout the home in a way that feels quieter, more efficient, and better aligned with daily routines.
This is one reason ductless mini splits and smart climate systems continue gaining popularity throughout Southern California, particularly during extended periods of summer heat.
The goal is no longer simply more air conditioning.
It is smarter comfort that works in the background while adapting naturally to everyday life.
Key advantages include:
- Room-by-room temperature control
- Faster cooling response times
- Lower energy waste compared to traditional ducted systems
- Quiet air conditioner performance for bedrooms and living spaces
- Flexible installation without major renovation work
- More balanced airflow throughout the home
For many homeowners, the biggest difference is how natural the comfort feels.
The best climate systems don't constantly remind you they're running. They quietly support the way people actually live.
Homes Aren't One Temperature Anymore
A bedroom may require cooler nighttime temperatures for improved sleep quality.
A home office may need consistent daytime cooling during work hours.
A kitchen naturally generates heat during cooking.
Living rooms may fluctuate based on gatherings, sunlight exposure, entertainment equipment, and daily activity.
Traditional HVAC systems often struggle to respond to these changing conditions because they treat the entire house as a single cooling zone.
That is where zoned cooling for homes becomes a significant advantage.
Mini split systems allow homeowners to cool spaces individually rather than forcing a single setting throughout the home. The result is more precise comfort, improved efficiency, and a living environment that better reflects how people use their homes today.
The DELLA Mini Split Collection
DELLA offers a complete collection of ductless cooling systems designed to adapt to virtually any lifestyle, home layout, or comfort preference. Three of the company's most popular models — the Serena, Optima, and Vario Series — each deliver a different approach to modern comfort while emphasizing efficiency, quiet performance, and flexible everyday living.
The Serena Series focuses on balanced whole-home comfort with smooth, quiet operation and up to 22 SEER2 efficiency, making it an ideal choice for consistent daily use.
The Optima Series is designed for multi-zone precision, allowing homeowners to independently control temperatures in different rooms for greater comfort and improved efficiency throughout the home.
Meanwhile, the Vario Series offers a practical and budget-conscious solution for targeted cooling in bedrooms, home offices, garage conversions, apartments, and ADUs.
Together, these systems reflect DELLA's broader approach to smart, adaptable comfort built around the way modern homeowners actually live.
Quiet Comfort Is the New Luxury
One of the biggest changes happening in modern home comfort is that homeowners are becoming more sensitive to how cooling feels — not just whether cold air exists.
Older systems often rely on aggressive airflow, loud cycling, or constant thermostat adjustments that make the cooling experience feel noticeable and disruptive.
But modern comfort trends are shifting toward quieter, more balanced environments.
People want bedrooms that stay cool without loud airflow at night.
They want living spaces that feel evenly comfortable without cold blasts of air hitting one side of the room.
They want systems that operate quietly in the background while daily life continues naturally.
This is why mini split systems are increasingly viewed as both a lifestyle upgrade and an efficiency upgrade.
DELLA's technology supports a softer, more adaptive approach to cooling that aligns with how modern homes are actually being used.
Energy Efficiency That Supports Everyday Living
Energy savings remain one of the strongest practical advantages of mini split systems.
Unlike traditional HVAC systems that repeatedly cycle on and off, inverter technology continuously adjusts output to maintain stable temperatures more efficiently.
This leads to:
- Lower monthly utility costs
- Reduced energy waste
- More stable indoor temperatures
- Less system strain over time
- Improved long-term efficiency performance
For homeowners dealing with Southern California summers, those efficiency gains often become noticeable quickly, especially during extended heat waves when cooling systems run for longer periods throughout the day.
Southern California Home Comfort
Real comfort is about creating spaces that feel balanced, natural, and comfortable exactly where and when you need them most. DELLA provides homeowners, especially those in areas with hot climates like Southern California, with all the right options to save money, conserve energy, and stay truly comfortable.
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DELLA Highlights Growing Demand for Room-by-Room Climate Control in Southern California
