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GreenCore Solutions Rebrands as WeFetch.ai for the AI Shopping Market: gtinfetch.ai lead product

AI sector in 2026: 3 billion AI users, half of consumers AI shopping, 8 in 10 buyers in leading sectors on AI agents, $2.7 trillion in AI spending

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GreenCore Solutions Corp. (GSC) today announced it is rebranding as WeFetch.ai, a maker of artificial intelligence (AI) software for AI shopping, with 84 million barcodes across 70 countries live for AI agent shopping by consumers, retailers and brands.

The 2025 to 2026 review:

  • Business. 
    • 2025: 1 in 10 large companies had AI agents at work (KPMG).
    • Today: 8 in 10 buyers in leading sectors are on AI agents (G2).
  • People. 
    • 2025: ChatGPT had 300 million weekly users (OpenAI).
    • Today: AI exploded to 3 billion people using it monthly, 1 in 3 people on earth (DataReportal).
  • Retail. 
    • 2025: zero. No major retailer had opened its store to AI agents.
    • Today: Walmart and others run Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateways for AI agents shopping.
  • Compute. 
    • 2012: businesses are paying for cloud compute.
    • Today: a dollar of agentic compute buys 30,000 times more power. 
  • Shopping. 
    • 2025: zero. No one was shopping inside an AI.
    • Today: half of consumers shop with AI (53%, McKinsey).
  • Manufacturers. 
    • 2025: 1-to-2 in 10.
    • Today: at 2 in 10.

What we saw

The turn came in November 2025, when Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.5. GSC’s management team recognized a confluence of events:

  • massive new compute available to business without the traditional costs;
  • new AI agents doing software tasks on their own;
  • a market to serve consumers, retail and brands with GSC’s core consumer goods expertise.

AI commerce has arrived, and it relies on gtinfetch.ai or similar AI software products to execute reliable transactions over x402, the new financial system’s payment protocol.

What we designed

One record for every product an AI agent might buy, keyed on the barcode, the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). It answers only when the sources agree, and says “unknown” rather than guess. Around that record, a door for each party in AI shopping:

  • Brands: to see whether their products are in the AI’s answer.
  • Shoppers: to check the AI picked the right product.
  • AI agents: to turn a shopper’s words into the right barcode.
  • Technology teams: to build on the record directly.

It offers a promotional and paid per answer model over x402.

What we built

WeFetch.ai, the barcode fetch system for AI agents. It answers for 84 million products in 70 countries, with 3.5 million points of sale on its own record, and includes:

  • triggerfetch for brands;
  • shopfetch for shoppers;
  • matchfetch for AI agents;
  • gtinfetch, the record itself.

It is AI native, and works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Mistral, Perplexity and Muse. Every answer is signed.

“I am pleased to announce to shareholders that we moved early into the AI agent market,” said Matthew Keddy, Chief Executive Officer. “In the 11 months of 2026, AI reached 3 billion users, and 8 in 10 buyers in leading sectors went to AI agents. Those companies broke from the trendline. The 2 in 10 manufacturers still starting out are 4 times behind, 2 to 5 years back, and facing a specialist gap. In this market, behind stays behind: customers have moved to trading through AI agents, and the laggards lose value and velocity.”

“We read the same signals everyone else had, and we acted. We treated the arrival of AI agents as a fiduciary matter for our shareholders; doing nothing would have been the mistake. We called it with the 8 in 10. The 2 in 10 stood still and watched. Today, we lead. With WeFetch, millions of AI agents can work with our barcode (GTIN) algorithm in real time, every transaction checked twice and recorded in our Record of Cleared Orders (RCO). Structural change this deep rarely happens in under 12 months. We saw it coming, we built for it, and we got it right.”

WeFetch.ai operations, Q4 2026

  • 37 AI agents run the company’s operations.
  • Live on Microsoft Azure across 18 regions, agentic dataset improved nightly.
  • Backed up on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Paris, France.
  • A standby on AWS switches on in a minute if a data center goes down.
  • Every order cleared leaves a signed receipt, its Record of Cleared Orders (RCO).

The market: Gartner forecasts $2.7 trillion in AI spending in 2026. McKinsey projects that AI agents will orchestrate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global commerce by 2030, up to $1 trillion of it in US retail. Every one of those AI agent purchases needs the right barcode.

About WeFetch.ai

WeFetch.ai is AI software for AI shopping, with products for shopping, retail and brands. Powered by gtinfetch.ai, WeFetch.ai is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Contact: Matthew Keddy, Chief Executive Officer, mk@gsc-em.com, +1 647 237 7744

Tencent Cloud Named a Leader in the Inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Edge Distribution Platforms

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gartner has published its inaugural Magic Quadrant™ for Edge Distribution Platforms report, naming Tencent Cloud a Leader for EdgeOne, its edge security and acceleration platform. Tencent’s Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision are the reasons why it was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Edge Distribution Platforms.

A Global Distributed Network Underpinning Secure, Accelerated Delivery

Built on more than 3,200 edge nodes across over 70 countries and a backbone network of more than 400 Tbps, EdgeOne carries both inbound China traffic and international traffic, delivering a low-latency, highly resilient digital experience that serves as a network cornerstone for enterprises expanding overseas or entering the Chinese market.

On this network, EdgeOne serves enterprise customers across finance, media, e-commerce, logistics, ticketing, aviation, and hospitality, with standout results in latency-critical industries such as gaming and video. In gaming, IDC’s cloud gaming market research shows that Tencent Cloud CDN services running on EdgeOne have ranked first in China by revenue for four consecutive years and first in game download distribution scale. EdgeOne secures more than 10,000 games worldwide, delivering a stable, smooth experience for over 35 million pre-registered players of Neverness to Everness, providing distribution and security support for over 5.2 million pre-registered players of Mecha BREAK during its global open beta, and helping Delta Force fend off hundreds of large-scale attacks. In video, 80% of China’s top 10 outbound social video apps by scale run on EdgeOne, serving global leaders such as BeLive Technology, DONUTS, Bilibili, and Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

From Hosting to Inference: Bringing AI Applications to Market Faster at the Edge

In this evaluation, we feel Gartner focused on how well edge platforms support AI workloads. As agents move rapidly into production and inference shifts closer to users, EdgeOne has been recognized for two AI advances: the rapid launch of Makers, which helps websites and agents go live faster and reflects strong market responsiveness, and Booster, which runs inference in real time at the edge, closer to users, and demonstrates the strength of its edge inference platform.

As vibe coding takes off, a growing wave of newly generated agents is moving into production, creating new demands for instant deployment and hosting. Makers extends hosting from web pages to agents, letting enterprises deploy and go live quickly without building their own infrastructure, with global acceleration and security protection on by default. Makers now serves more than 500,000 users and over one million hosted sites, and can batch-deploy tens of thousands of assets — static HTML pages, full-stack websites, and more — for a single customer, supporting corporate websites, cross-border e-commerce, and AI SaaS, as well as agent launches and website modernization across healthcare, government, legal, and education.

Booster extends the global distributed infrastructure from content delivery to AI compute, running inference on edge nodes close to the business. For latency- and concurrency-sensitive workloads such as voice interaction, real-time interactive video, image and video generation, embodied AI data annotation, and game AI NPCs, Booster reduces network latency by more than 50%, cuts time-to-first-token by more than 70%, and boosts peak real-time concurrency by three to five times — all through a single integration that also brings acceleration and security protection.

Booster is now deployed across embodied AI, film and video, and outbound short-drama production, helping enterprises speed up real-time interaction, scale compute elastically for major events, and break through content-production bottlenecks. In embodied AI, robot voice-interaction inference runs on EdgeOne edge nodes, cutting first-word response time by 30%, reducing interaction jitter by 4.6x, and keeping end-to-end latency within one second. In film and video, EdgeOne provides on-demand, scalable inference for 4D Gaussian cloud reconstruction at major events. In outbound short-drama, AI dubbing platforms connect to Booster to support global delivery.

In addition, EdgeOne was recently named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Edge Services, Tencent Cloud was also named a Representative Vendor in two Gartner Market Guides — Cloud Web Application and API Protection, and Edge Distribution Platforms — and has seen related capabilities incorporated into 3GPP international standards. Looking ahead, EdgeOne will keep extending its global network, security, and edge computing capabilities toward AI, helping more enterprises connect with users worldwide and accelerate AI adoption.

Gartner Disclaimer

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Edge Distribution Platforms, By Amol Nerlekar, Brandon Medford, Jimmy Chuang, 4 November 2026

Gartner, Market Guide for Cloud Web Application and API Protection, By Esraa ElTahawy, Adam Hils, Dale Koeppen, 8 June 2026

Gartner, Market Guide for Edge Distribution Platforms, By Amol Nerlekar, Peter Kjeldsen, Brandon Medford, 17 November 2025

Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc., and/or its affiliates.

Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

The Gartner document is available upon request from Tencent Cloud.

Laos Requires Approval for Foreign Singers, Sets Midnight Closing Time

This photo is used for representational purpose only.

Vientiane Province authorities have banned bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues from bringing in foreign singers to perform without permission. 

The provincial Department of Culture and Tourism issued the notice on 6 November. It applies to all entertainment businesses, restaurants, bars and tour boat operators across the province.

Businesses and event organizers can still invite foreign singers to perform or hold concerts, but they must first obtain approval from the relevant authorities.

The notice also sets other rules for entertainment venues. They must turn off all music and sound equipment by 11:30 PM and close the venue by midnight. Sound levels must stay below 85 decibels, in line with the Decree on Entertainment.

Venues must not admit anyone under 18, and staff must check customers’ ID cards. They must not allow the sale or use of illegal drugs, or gatherings to consume them. Gambling, prostitution, human trafficking, and weapons are also prohibited.

Staff must not wear what the notice describes as “indecent” clothing, school or university uniforms, or clothing associated with government agencies, medical or religious institutions, or social organizations. Venues are forbidden from hosting nude, sexually provocative, or obscene performances.

Owners and managers must not pressure, deceive, or threaten workers into engaging in sex work or other illegal activities.

Penalties for Violations

A first offense carries a fine of up to LAK 1 million (USD 45), compensation for damages, re-education, and a formal warning.

A second offense brings a five-month suspension and a LAK 5 million (USD 225) fine, along with the other penalties. A third offense results in permanent license revocation, a LAK 10 million (USD 450) fine, and compensation for damages. Authorities will pursue legal action in serious cases. All fines go to the Tourism Fund.

Similar Stance in the Capital

In late 2025, the Vientiane Capital Department of Culture and Tourism said it would not support concerts featuring foreign artists from November 2025 to early March 2026. The department said the move aimed to protect and promote Lao arts and culture.

Nexawork AI Launches Custom Software for SMEs From RM19,900.00

An Asia digital transformation programme for founders and SMEs, starting in Malaysia, with a full refund if the delivery date is missed


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 November 2026 – Fully customised business software and AI solutions, built by engineers and backed by a full refund if the agreed delivery date is missed. Starting in Malaysia and rolling out across Asia, made possible by more than 100 partners.

Nexawork AI Founders
Nexawork AI Founders

Nexawork AI is an Asia focused technology company building the AI Business Operating System. It was co-founded by Allen Tan Chee Hoe, its Chief Executive Officer, and Sky Wee, its Chief Business Development Officer.

Today Allen Tan Chee Hoe announced the launch of Nexawork AI’s Asia digital transformation programme, which helps founders, project owners and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) build their first digital product. It offers custom software development, including AI solutions and AI agents, starting with a Starter Pack at RM19,900.00, with a full refund of the development fee if Nexawork AI misses the delivery date in the contract.

The programme starts in Malaysia, its first market in Southeast Asia, before extending across Asia. Applications are open now at nexawork.ai. Its pricing is made possible by more than 100 partners, who share the work and bring businesses to the programme.

Why Asia’s SMEs hold back on AI and digital transformation
Asia runs on small businesses. Across 26 economies tracked by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), micro, small and medium enterprises make up 99.8% of all enterprises, employ 67.6% of the workforce and produce 38.7% of national output. Yet many still run on paper and spreadsheets, SME digitalisation lags, and AI is widening the gap. In South Korea, a 2024 Korea Federation of SMEs survey of 300 SMEs found only 5.3% using AI, and the obstacle cited most was the lack of AI services built for their needs.

Cost and risk add to the hesitation. In Malaysia, 2026 industry estimates put even a basic first version of mobile software at RM30,000 to RM60,000, and most SME projects at RM60,000 or more. For a first time founder, that is a large bet on one vendor. Owners are avoiding risk, not technology.

“Transformation fails on the first invoice, not on the technology,” said Allen Tan Chee Hoe, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nexawork AI. “We are not trying to reprice the market. We want to give many SMEs the confidence to take their first step into digitisation, together with more than 100 partners, so a founder anywhere in Asia can build a first digital product without betting the year on it. And we are not here to replace anyone’s workforce. Our AI brings productivity to business owners and their teams, so that adoption actually happens.”

A full refund if the delivery date is missed
If Nexawork AI misses the delivery date in the contract, the business receives a full refund of the development fee. The clock starts when the business provides complete information and access, and the scope is fixed in writing before work begins.

Custom software development and AI solutions built around the business
Every system is shaped around the individual business. Professional engineers write, review and test every build, and the owner needs no technical knowledge. Projects can include a native mobile platform for ordering, payment through the business’s own provider, delivery tracking and referrals, an admin console, connections to existing software, and AI built for the business, from AI solutions on its own data to AI agents that answer enquiries or follow up on orders.

RM19,900.00 is the Starter Pack, the entry point to the programme: a focused first system built around one core workflow, such as taking orders or bookings, with an admin console for the owner. Builds with more features, AI, payments or integrations are scoped and priced above the Starter Pack.

Why the programme price is possible: more than 100 partners
The programme is designed to grow the market, not to undercut it. The price is not set to compete with the market: most SMEs would not commission development at RM100,000 or more, so the programme reaches businesses that would otherwise not digitise at all, rather than taking work from established developers. The Starter Pack can start at RM19,900.00 because more than 100 partners share the work and bring businesses to the programme, so less of each project’s price goes on sales and marketing.

Nexawork AI’s team shapes each founder’s first product before any code is written. Lavie System Solutions brings almost two decades of development experience, so proven building blocks are not reinvented for every project. Healing Mind Group, led by Lee Hong Rui, a trainer accredited by HRD Corp, Malaysia’s Human Resource Development Corporation, joins as Business Process and SME Transformation Partner to map workflows and prepare teams. Dova Space looks after the people side of change, Eco Bee Biotech and Eco Bee Shop introduce the programme to their network, and Jayv Chang Yoon Voon, marketing partner for Southeast Asia, reaches businesses through partner and community channels.

How the programme works
Each custom software development project starts with a written scope, after which the price and the delivery date go into the contract. The build runs in about twelve sprints over about three months. Every project includes three months of free maintenance; hosting, domain and infrastructure are paid by the business to its own providers, from about US$100 a month. Every system is built to connect directly to the Nexawork AI platform, which is expected to launch by the second quarter of 2027.

The founders behind Nexawork AI
Allen Tan Chee Hoe is a serial founder and product architect with 15 years of experience in technology and product development. According to internal operating records, he previously built a startup to more than 4 million users and 60,000 business owners, and his teams have supported more than 180 projects globally for companies that together raised more than US$200 million. Sky Wee, who leads global business development and partnerships, is a Singapore based serial entrepreneur and venture investor.

The Nexawork AI Partner App
Nexawork AI will also launch the Nexawork AI Partner App, expected in the first quarter of 2027, so referral partners can refer businesses to the platform and handle enquiries and introductions in one place. Partners can register their interest at nexawork.ai.

Larger digital transformation projects
Alongside the programme, Nexawork AI is helping established companies digitise through larger projects, each scoped and priced on its own and separate from the RM19,900.00 Starter Pack. They include Vorahome, a home services platform founded by Alan Foong, Vincent Wong and Ivan Hiew Chin Woon; and Big Ben Dining Group, a food, entertainment and technology dining concept founded by Bengemen Tan Boon Yong.

How to apply
To claim the programme, a business needs an official Programme Code from the Nexawork AI sales team. Founders, project owners and businesses can apply at nexawork.ai or approach any Nexawork AI Sales Manager across Southeast Asia. A salesperson will contact them to confirm the fit and issue the code, which opens the scoping session; the sales team verifies each business through its code and uses it to track every approved project. The programme is open while it lasts, until Nexawork AI announces its close, and codes, like places, are limited each month.
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About Nexawork AI

Nexawork AI is building the AI Business Operating System for solo entrepreneurs, small teams and established businesses in Asia: one platform to run your work and your business. Money and legal commitments always wait for a human. The platform is in beta with design partners and is expected to launch by the second quarter of 2027. Nexawork AI was co-founded by , its Chief Executive Officer, and , its Chief Business Development Officer. Work Less. Win More. AI Does the Rest.

About Eco Bee Biotech and Eco Bee Shop

Eco Bee Biotech and Eco Bee Shop is a Malaysian bee biotechnology, conservation and wellness enterprise founded by Cathie Tan in 2002. It develops Kelulut (stingless bee) honey, propolis and other wellness products, and in 2026 was recognised by ASIA Records and ASEAN Records for its alcohol free halal Kelulut propolis extract. Bee conservation is at the heart of its mission, including its planned Eco Bee Nature Exchange, guided by its philosophy: Save Bees, Empowering People, Pure Quality.

About Lavie System Solutions

Lavie System Solutions, led by Lai Yu Long, is a Johor based development company founded in 2008 that builds custom software, enterprise and point of sale systems and online stores.

About Healing Mind Group

Healing Mind Group is a training provider led by Lee Hong Rui, who brings experience in finance and corporate management, a background in process transformation and trainer accreditation with HRD Corp. It helps SMEs map their business workflows, identify operational gaps and prepare their teams to adopt systems that improve productivity.

About Dova Space

Dova Space, led by Debbie Hew Sio Yee and Hew Khai Rin, is a holistic health and wellness centre offering personalised, data driven care. It brings Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern medical expertise, natural healing and advanced medical devices under one roof, with a strong focus on sleep health: sleep care consultations, sleep quality and autonomic nervous system assessments, home use medical devices and long term sleep management programmes. Better Sleep. Better Health. Better Living.

SOHU.COM REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS

BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) (“Sohu” or the “Company”), a leading Chinese online media platform and game business group, today reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Third Quarter Highlights[1]

  • Total revenues were US$133 million, down 26% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter.
  • Marketing services revenues were US$15 million, up 10% year-over-year and down 2% quarter-over-quarter.
  • Online game revenues were US$114 million, down 30% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter.
  • GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited was US$15 million, compared with net income of US$9 million in the third quarter of 2025 and net income of US$0.2 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Non-GAAP[2] net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited was US$15 million, compared with net income of US$9 million in the third quarter of 2025 and net income of US$0.5 million in the second quarter of 2026.

Dr. Charles Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Sohu.com Limited, commented, “In the third quarter of 2026, our marketing services revenues hit the high end of our guidance, while both our online game revenues and our bottom-line performance were in line with our expectations. For the Sohu social media platform, we continued to strengthen its social features through numerous iconic events, fostering genuine connections among users and boosting active user interactions across multiple verticals. We also kept leveraging our integrated product matrix with innovative and customized marketing solutions to unlock monetization potential. For our online games, we continued to introduce fresh content to sustain player interest while offering tailored gameplay experiences to meet evolving player needs.”

Third Quarter Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues were US$133 million, down 26% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter.

Marketing services revenues were US$15 million, up 10% year-over-year and down 2% quarter-over-quarter.

Online game revenues were US$114 million, down 30% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter.

Cost of Revenues

Both GAAP and non-GAAP total cost of revenues were US$32 million, down 9% year-over-year and up 9% quarter-over-quarter.

Both GAAP and non-GAAP cost of marketing services revenues were US$15 million, up 23% year-over-year and 11% quarter-over-quarter.

Both GAAP and non-GAAP cost of online game revenues were US$14 million, down 33% year-over-year and up 2% quarter-over-quarter.

[1] Changyou’s wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Jingmao Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Jingmao”), which operated Changyou’s cinema advertising business, ceased operations and commenced bankruptcy proceedings during the third quarter of 2019. During the third quarter of 2023, Shanghai Jingmao’s bankruptcy proceedings were concluded by a Chinese mainland bankruptcy court, and the Company accordingly recognized a disposal gain within discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the second quarter of 2026, as a result of the Company’s receipt of a further distribution of Shanghai Jingmao’s insolvent assets, the Company recognized an additional disposal gain of US$1 million within discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Unless indicated otherwise, results presented in this press release are related to continuing operations only and exclude the disposal gain mentioned above.

[2] Non-GAAP results exclude share-based compensation expense. Explanation of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures and related reconciliations to GAAP financial measures are included in the accompanying “Non-GAAP Disclosure” and “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results of Operation Measures to the Nearest Comparable GAAP Measures.”

Operating Expenses 

Both GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses were US$120 million, down 9% year-over-year and 4% quarter-over-quarter.

Operating Profit/(Loss)

Both GAAP and non-GAAP operating losses were US$18 million, compared with operating profit of US$14 million in the third quarter of 2025 and an operating loss of US$18 million in the second quarter of 2026.

Income Tax Expense/(Benefit)

Both GAAP and non-GAAP income tax expenses were US$4 million, compared with income tax expense of US$17 million in the third quarter of 2025 and income tax benefit of US$7 million in the second quarter of 2026. For the second quarter of 2026, income tax benefit included reversal of a tax expense of approximately US$13 million due to a reversal of uncertain tax positions.

Net Income/(Loss)

GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited was US$15 million, or a net loss of US$0.60 per fully-diluted American depositary share (“ADS,” each ADS representing one Sohu ordinary share), compared with net income of US$9 million in the third quarter of 2025 and net income of US$0.2 million in the second quarter of 2026.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited was US$15 million, or a net loss of US$0.59 per fully-diluted ADS, compared with net income of US$9 million in the third quarter of 2025 and net income of US$0.5 million in the second quarter of 2026.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and long-term time deposits totaled approximately US$1.2 billion.

Supplementary Information for Changyou Results[3]

Third Quarter 2026 Operating Results

  • For PC games, total average monthly active user accounts[4] (MAU) were 2.6 million, a decrease of 4% year-over-year and flat quarter-over-quarter. Total quarterly aggregate active paying accounts[5] (APA) were 1.0 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year and an increase of 4% quarter-over-quarter. The year-over-year decrease in APA was mainly due to the natural decline of Changyou’s older games, including Tian Long Ba Bu (“TLBB”) PC, and to the natural decline of TLBB: Return, which was launched during the third quarter of 2025.
  • For mobile games, total average MAU were 1.4 million, a decrease of 24% year-over-year and 16% quarter-over-quarter. Total quarterly APA were 0.2 million, a decrease of 25% year-over-year and 4% quarter-over-quarter. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter decreases in MAU and APA were mainly due to the natural decline of Changyou’s older games.

Third Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

Total revenues were US$115 million, a decrease of 30% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter. Online game revenues were US$114 million, a decrease of 30% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter. For online game revenues, the year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a natural decline from a high comparison base driven by content updates released for TLBB PC and the launch of TLBB: Return in the third quarter of 2025.

Both GAAP and non-GAAP total cost of revenues were US$14 million, a decrease of 33% year-over-year and an increase of 2% quarter-over-quarter.

Both GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses were US$42 million, a decrease of 23% year-over-year and 12% quarter-over-quarter. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease in salary and benefits expenses, as well as a decrease in marketing and promotional spending for our online games. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to a decrease in licensing fees related to product development.

GAAP operating profit was US$58 million, compared with US$87 million for the third quarter of 2025 and US$55 million for the second quarter of 2026.             

Non-GAAP operating profit was US$59 million, compared with US$88 million for the third quarter of 2025 and US$56 million for the second quarter of 2026.

[3] “Changyou Results” consist of the results of Changyou’s online game business and its 17173.com Website.

[4] Monthly active user accounts refers to the number of registered accounts that are logged in to these games at least once during the month.

[5] Quarterly aggregate active paying accounts refers to the number of accounts from which game points are utilized at least once during the quarter.

Recent Development

Under the previously-announced share repurchase program of up to US$150 million of the outstanding ADSs, Sohu had repurchased 10.1 million ADSs for an aggregate cost of approximately US$134 million as of November 5, 2026.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2026, Sohu estimates:

  • Marketing services revenues to be between US$13 million and US$14 million; this implies an annual decrease of 18% to 24%, and a sequential decrease of 6% to 13%.
  • Online game revenues to be between US$111 million and US$121 million; this implies an annual decrease of 8% to an annual increase of 1%, and a sequential decrease of 3% to a sequential increase of 6%.
  • Both non-GAAP and GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited to be between US$17 million and US$27 million.

For the fourth quarter 2026 guidance, the Company has adopted a presumed exchange rate of RMB6.73=US$1.00, as compared with the actual exchange rate of approximately RMB7.08=US$1.00 for the fourth quarter of 2025, and RMB6.78=US$1.00 for the third quarter of 2026.

This forecast reflects Sohu’s management’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to substantial uncertainty.

Non-GAAP Disclosure

To supplement the unaudited consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), Sohu’s management uses non-GAAP measures of operating profit/(loss), net income/(loss), net income/(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Limited and diluted net income/(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Limited per ADS, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude the impact of share-based compensation expense. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results.

Sohu’s management believes excluding share-based compensation expense from the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures is useful for itself and investors. Further, the impact of share-based compensation expense could not be anticipated by management and business line leaders, and these expenses were not built into the annual budgets and quarterly forecasts that have been the basis for information Sohu provides to analysts and investors as guidance for future operating performance. As share-based compensation expense does not involve subsequent cash outflow and is not reflected in the cash flows at the equity transaction level, Sohu does not factor in its impact when evaluating and approving expenditures or when determining the allocation of its resources to its business segments. As a result, in general, the monthly financial results for internal reporting and any performance measures for commissions and bonuses are based on non-GAAP financial measures that exclude share-based compensation expense.

The non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of Sohu’s current financial performance and prospects for the future. A limitation of using non-GAAP operating profit/(loss), net income/(loss), net income/(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Limited, and diluted net income/(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Limited per ADS excluding share-based compensation expense is that this expense has been and can be expected to continue to recur in Sohu’s business. In order to mitigate these limitations Sohu has provided specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying tables include details on the reconciliation between the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to the non-GAAP financial measures that have been presented.

Notes to Financial Information

Financial information in this press release other than the information indicated as being non-GAAP is derived from Sohu’s unaudited financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. It is currently expected that the Business Outlook will not be updated until release of Sohu’s next quarterly earnings announcement; however, Sohu reserves right to update its Business Outlook at any time for any reason. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Sohu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, instability in global financial and credit markets and its potential impact on the Chinese economy; exchange rate fluctuations, including their potential impact on the Chinese economy and on Sohu’s reported U.S. dollar results; fluctuations in Sohu’s quarterly operating results; the possibilities that Sohu will be unable to recoup its investment in content and will be unable to develop a series of successful games for mobile platforms or successfully monetize mobile games it develops or acquires; and Sohu’s reliance on marketing services offerings and online games for its revenues. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Sohu’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other filings with and information furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Conference Call and Webcast

Sohu’s management team will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, November 9, 2026 (8:30 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time, November 9, 2026) following the quarterly results announcement. Participants can register for the conference call by clicking here, which will lead them to the conference registration website. Upon registration, participants will receive details for the conference call, including the dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

The live Webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sohu’s website at https://investors.sohu.com/.

About Sohu

Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) was established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China’s internet pioneers, in the 1990s. Sohu operates one of the leading Chinese online media platforms and also engages in the online game business in the Chinese mainland. Sohu has built one of the most comprehensive matrices of Chinese language web properties, consisting of Sohu News App, Sohu Video App, the mobile portal m.sohu.com, the PC portal www.sohu.com, and the online games platform www.changyou.com/en/.

As a mainstream media platform with social features, Sohu is indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese, providing to a vast number of users a network of web properties and community based products, which offer a broad array of content, such as news and information, in the form of text, picture, video, and live broadcasting. Sohu also attracts users to actively engage in content generation and distribution, and actively interact with each other on the platform. Sohu’s online game business is conducted by its subsidiary Changyou, which develops and operates a diverse portfolio of PC and mobile games, such as the well-known TLBB PC and Legacy TLBB Mobile.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Sohu.com Limited
Ms. Pu Huang
Tel: +86 (10) 6272-6645
E-mail: ir@contact.sohu.com

Christensen Advisory 
E-mail: sohu@christensencomms.com

 

SOHU.COM LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2026

Jun. 30, 2026

Sep. 30, 2025

Revenues:

    Marketing services

$

14,888

$

15,179

$

13,596

    Online games

113,872

116,171

162,036

    Others

4,483

4,190

4,529

Total revenues

133,243

135,540

180,161

Cost of revenues:

Marketing services

14,914

13,400

12,172

Online games

14,119

13,829

21,177

Others 

2,531

1,727

1,517

Total cost of revenues

31,564

28,956

34,866

Operating expenses:

Product development

63,636

68,894

61,820

Sales and marketing (includes share-based
compensation expense of nil, $nil, and $4,
respectively) 

43,715

43,801

49,699

General and administrative (includes share-based
compensation expense of $207, $296, and $426,
respectively)

12,608

12,188

20,196

Total operating expenses

119,959

124,883

131,715

Operating profit/(loss)

(18,280)

(18,299)

13,580

Other income, net

3,127

7,166

5,145

Interest income

5,486

5,718

7,140

Exchange difference

(585)

(1,224)

(563)

Income/(loss) before income tax expense

(10,252)

(6,639)

25,302

Income tax expense/(benefit)[6]

4,493

(6,874)

16,636

Net income/(loss) from continuing operations

(14,745)

235

8,666

Net income from discontinued operations[7]

–

734

–

Net income/(loss)

(14,745)

969

8,666

Less: Net income from continuing operations
attributable to the noncontrolling interest shareholders

1

–

–

Net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable
to Sohu.com Limited

(14,746)

235

8,666

Net income from discontinued operations attributable to
Sohu.com Limited

–

734

–

Net income/(loss) attributable to Sohu.com Limited

(14,746)

969

8,666

Basic net income/(loss) from continuing operations per
share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com Limited

$

(0.60)

$

0.01

$

0.32

Basic net income from discontinued operations per
share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com Limited

$

–

$

0.03

$

–

Basic net income/(loss) per share/ADS attributable to
Sohu.com Limited

$

(0.60)

$

0.04

$

0.32

Shares/ADSs used in computing basic net income/(loss)
per share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com Limited[8]

24,765

25,451

27,491

Diluted net income/(loss) from continuing operations
per share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com Limited

$

(0.60)

$

0.01

$

0.32

Diluted net income from discontinued operations
per share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com Limited

$

–

$

0.03

$

–

Diluted net income/(loss) per share/ADS attributable to
Sohu.com Limited

$

(0.60)

$

0.04

$

0.32

Shares/ADSs used in computing diluted net
income/(loss) per share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com
Limited

24,765

25,451

27,491

[6]  For the second quarter of 2026, income tax benefit included reversal of a tax expense of approximately US$13 million due to a reversal of uncertain tax positions.

[7]  See footnote 1.

[8]  Each ADS represents one ordinary share.

 

 

SOHU.COM LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)

As of Sep. 30, 2026

As of Dec. 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

           Cash and cash equivalents

$

125,499

$

128,308

           Short-term investments

698,463

702,372

           Accounts receivable, net

38,829

43,335

           Prepaid and other current assets 

92,100

93,903

Total current assets

954,891

967,918

Fixed assets, net

248,798

246,263

Goodwill

10,257

10,257

Long-term investments, net

43,836

43,939

Intangible assets, net

2,971

4,692

Long-term time deposits

330,906

350,659

Other assets

11,362

12,325

Total assets

$

1,603,021

$

1,636,053

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities:

           Accounts payable 

$

35,154

$

36,215

           Accrued liabilities

104,966

95,430

           Receipts in advance and deferred revenue

56,374

54,878

           Accrued salary and benefits

36,976

55,018

           Taxes payables

12,320

15,571

           Other short-term liabilities

74,993

76,601

Total current liabilities

$

320,783

$

333,713

Long-term other payables

3,609

2,896

Long-term tax liabilities

8,212

21,051

Other long-term liabilities

222

322

Total long-term liabilities

$

12,043

$

24,269

                         Total liabilities

$

332,826

$

357,982

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

          Sohu.com Limited shareholders’ equity

1,269,850

1,277,727

          Noncontrolling interest

345

344

                     Total shareholders’ equity

$

1,270,195

$

1,278,071

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

$

1,603,021

$

1,636,053

 

 

SOHU.COM LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES

(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three Months Ended Sep. 30, 2026

Three Months Ended Jun. 30, 2026

Three Months Ended Sep. 30, 2025

GAAP

Non-GAAP
Adjustment

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Non-GAAP
Adjustment

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Non-GAAP
Adjustment

Non-GAAP

Operating expenses

$

119,959

$

(207)

(a)  $

119,752

$

124,883

$

(296)

(a)  $

124,587

$

131,715

$

(430)

(a) $

131,285

Operating profit/(loss)

$

(18,280)

$

207

(a)  $

(18,073)

$

(18,299)

$

296

(a)  $

(18,003)

$

13,580

$

430

(a)  $

14,010

Income tax expense/(benefit)[9]

$

4,493

$

–

$

4,493

$

(6,874)

$

–

$

(6,874)

$

16,636

$

–

$

16,636

Net income/(loss) before non-
controlling interest

$

(14,745)

$

207

(a)  $

(14,538)

$

235

$

296

(a)  $

531

$

8,666

$

430

(a)  $

9,096

Net income/(loss) from continuing
operations attributable to Sohu.com
Limited for diluted net income/(loss)
per share/ADS

$

(14,746)

$

207

(a)  $

(14,539)

$

235

$

296

(a)  $

531

$

8,666

$

430

(a)  $

9,096

Net income from discontinued
operations attributable to Sohu.com
Limited for diluted net income
per share/ADS[10]

$

–

$

–

$

–

$

734

$

–

$

734

$

–

$

–

$

–

Net income/(loss) attributable to
Sohu.com Limited for diluted net
income/(loss) per share/ADS

$

(14,746)

$

207

(a)  $

(14,539)

$

969

$

296

(a)  $

1,265

$

8,666

$

430

(a)  $

9,096

Diluted net income/(loss) from
continuing operations per share/ADS
attributable to Sohu.com Limited 

$

(0.60)

$

(0.59)

$

0.01

$

0.02

$

0.32

$

0.33

Diluted net income from discontinued
operations per share/ADS attributable
to Sohu.com Limited

$

–

$

–

$

0.03

$

0.03

$

–

$

–

Diluted net income/(loss) per
share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com
Limited

$

(0.60)

$

(0.59)

$

0.04

$

0.05

$

0.32

$

0.33

Shares/ADSs used in computing
diluted net income/(loss) per
share/ADS attributable to Sohu.com
Limited

24,765

24,765

25,451

25,451

27,491

27,491

Note:

(a) Share-based compensation expense

[9]  See footnote 6.

[10]  See footnote 1.

 

DDPAI Launches Z100 Series in Malaysia, Led by the World’s First DualFocal Dash Cam with Smart Variable Aperture

New flagship dash cam combines long-range detail, adaptive imaging, premium Sony IMX678 sensor, and connected protection, designed for high-speed and night driving.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 November 2026 – DDPAI, a pioneer in smart mobility and imaging technology, unveils the Z100 Series dash cam, led by the top-tier Z100 Master alongside the Z100 Pro and Z100.

DDPAI Z100 Series Dash Cam
DDPAI Z100 Series Dash Cam

As the series flagship, the Z100 Master is the world’s first dash cam to combine DualFocal imaging with a smart variable aperture. Beyond solving the pain point of unreadable distant license plates, it breaks through night-recording limits: even on pitch-black roads lit only by headlights, it keeps footage clear, safeguarding every high-speed and night drive.

Integrated DualFocal System: Reach Farther. Stay Sharp Near and Far.

Conventional dash cams rely on a single wide-angle front lens, which covers multiple lanes but often miss distant license plates. The Z100 Master’s dual-lens design offers both wide-angle and telephoto views, capturing the big picture and fine details.

The two lenses work in tandem. The 4K wide-angle lens covers four lanes, capturing the full sequence of an incident, while the 2K telephoto lens, with 4x+ optical zoom and an 86mm equivalent focal length, acts like a telescope to lock onto key evidence in the distance.

Backed by optical zoom, the Z100 Master reads license plates from up to 60m away, with effective visibility up to 100m. In sudden, high-speed hit-and-run incidents, the telephoto lens captures the fleeing vehicle’s plate from as far as 60m, so no critical evidence slips through. In Malaysia, this innovative dual-front design combines a broad road view with telephoto detail farther ahead.

Industry-First Smart Variable Aperture: Dark to Bright, Auto-Adapted

The Z100 Master first brings camera-grade variable aperture to in-car imaging. Its front wide-angle lens intelligently switches between F1.0 and F2.0, with no manual adjustment required.

At night, the aperture opens to F1.0, gathering maximum light to cut low-light motion blur and reveal shadow detail. In blazing midday sun, it narrows to F2.0, suppressing overexposure so license plates remain legible.

Compared with conventional dash cams paring a Sony IMX678 sensor with a fixed F1.8 aperture, the Z100 Master leaps ahead. In low light, its F1.0 aperture admits up to 3.2x as much light. In bright light, its F2.0 aperture improves overexposure suppression by 1.23x, adapting seamlessly to any lighting condition. It is well suited to Malaysia’s changing conditions, from tropical sunlight and tunnels to downpours, glare and dim car parks.

Flagship Imaging System: Clarity That Performs Day and Night

Both the front wide-angle and rear cameras of the Z100 Master use the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678, an 8MP, 1/1.8” sensor, with the larger light-sensing area rendering crisp detail day and night. Dual 4K recording protects the rear as clearly as the front, leaving solid evidence in a rear-end collision. All three channels support HDR, balancing exposure through sudden lighting shifts. Even with headlight reflections and glare on wet roads, footage stays layered and true to life.

Integrated Dock & 24/7 Parking Monitoring: Less Hassle. More Protection.

The Z100 Master debuts DDPAI’s Integrated Dock, combining the 4G module, GPS module, and power wiring into one mount that blends seamlessly with the front unit. Fewer parts and less wiring make DIY installation easy, even for first-time users. If paired with 24/7 Parking Monitoring, the system detects abnormal impacts, sends real-time alerts while uploading video evidence for total peace of mind.

Pricing and Availability

The DDPAI Z100 Series officially launches in Malaysia on Nov. 6, 2026, through the DDPAI Malaysia Official Store and authorized retail partners nationwide.
Hashtag: #dashcam #4kdashcam #ddpaidashcam




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DDPAI

Founded in 2013, DDPAI is a global leader in smart dash cam innovation, dedicated to enhancing safety, convenience, and enjoyment through intelligent imaging and AI technology. DDPAI products are sold in over 60 countries and regions worldwide, trusted by about 9 million users.

Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026 Secures Significant Sponsorship and Support from Leading International Organisations

Ten sponsors and 12 supporting organisations back a two-day Hong Kong forum on 19 and 20 November connecting Irish and Asia-based businesses


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 November 2026 – The Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong today announced the sponsors and supporting organisations behind the Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026, taking place on 19 and 20 November at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. Ireland’s Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for International Development and Diaspora, is among the confirmed speakers.

Padraig Seif, President of the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong
Padraig Seif, President of the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong

The forum will bring together senior business leaders, investors and policymakers from Asia Pacific and Ireland for two days of keynotes, sector panels and structured networking.

Sponsors are Air Mount Technic, Airwallex, BMW, Crown Worldwide Group, InvestHK, the Irish Whiskey Association, Osome, Precious Metals Asia and Savantas Policy Institute.

Supporting organisations include Irish Chamber of Commerce China; Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a division of the Hong Kong Tourism Board; the Government of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Global Irish); and Bord Bia – the Irish Food Board, together with Enterprise Ireland, Chambers Ireland and Asia County Board GAA. Irish chambers of commerce from across the region, including Indonesia, Macao, Singapore, Thailand and Japan, also support the forum.

Padraig Seif, President of the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong, said:

“The strength of support behind the forum shows how much appetite there is for closer commercial ties between Ireland, Hong Kong and the wider region. Ireland and Hong Kong share a stable common-law legal system, making each a natural gateway for the other. For Hong Kong and Asian businesses, Ireland is the best platform for expanding into Europe as it is an English-speaking EU member with proximity to the UK. Irish companies, in turn, can use Hong Kong as a springboard into Asia.

The programme covers eight sectors: Agri-Foods, Aviation, Education, Finance, Pharma, Tech/AI, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity and Collaboration. More than 30 speakers are confirmed.

Attendees can meet Irish business and agency representatives and network with Asia-based Irish Chamber delegates. There is also an evening reception with the Gaelic Athletic Association and an exclusive whiskey tasting with the Irish Whiskey Association, featuring Ahascragh, Clonakilty and Lough Ree distilleries.

Registration is open through the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong events page. The Full Pass costs HK$2,000 (approximately US$260) and covers the conference and networking reception. The tasting requires separate registration due to limited seating.

Hashtag: #theIrishChamberofCommerceofHongKong

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About the Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026

Hosted by the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong, the Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026 fosters closer business ties between Hong Kong, Ireland and markets across Asia. It strengthens collaboration among regional Irish Chambers of Commerce, connects Ireland-based chambers and businesses with opportunities across the Asia Pacific region, and facilitates introductions and business matching between Irish and local interests.

About the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong

The Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong champions Irish businesses and professionals, offering a trusted hub for connection, collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the city’s international business community. As we work to strengthen commercial and cultural links between Ireland and Hong Kong, we also support new and existing members to uncover opportunities, build meaningful partnerships and navigate Hong Kong’s dynamic business landscape.

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Oudomxay Investigates Eight Illegal Gold Mining Cases, Public Questions Official Oversight

Oudomxay has investigated eight illegal mining cases, prosecuted 10 people, and collected LAK 2.688 billion in fines and other state payments.

Authorities in Oudomxay Province have investigated eight cases of illegal mining, prosecuted 10 people, and collected more than LAK 2.688 billion (USD 119,000) in fines and other payments to the state, according to a provincial report.

The cases involved illegal mineral extraction, including alluvial gold mining. Some operations used basic equipment, while others relied on heavy machinery.

Saksombat Keositthivongsa, head of the provincial task force, presented the findings on Oudomxay Radio and TV Station.

The latest case came to light on 28 October, when a provincial task force inspected a former mining site operated by Lao-Xinlong Mining Company in Pak Beng District.

Lao-Xinlong had completed its open-pit mining operations under an agreement with the government but had yet to restore 33.54 hectares of land, including farmland belonging to 114 families in Huay Sa area, Ban Kham, the report said.

During the inspection, authorities found evidence that people had used the unfinished restoration work as cover for illegal gold mining at night.

An initial investigation identified Suriyong Company, which Lao-Xinlong had hired to restore the site. Authorities ordered Suriyong to suspend work in June 2026 while they reassessed the area.

Despite the order, the task force said, Suriyong had brought machinery onto the site and continued mining gold without permission.

Authorities detained four people and seized three excavators, a pickup truck, a 10-wheel dump truck, a 12-wheel trailer truck, and other equipment.

The four detainees reportedly told investigators that they had carried out the operation on Suriyong’s instructions. The task force said it was working with relevant agencies to investigate the case and take legal action against those responsible.

Public Questions How Illegal Mining Went Unnoticed

The announcement prompted questions on social media about how heavy machinery could be brought in and used for illegal mining without local authorities noticing.

Residents questioned how an operation involving excavators and dump trucks could go undetected, and whether people living nearby could really have been unaware of it.

“How could the village, district, and provincial authorities know nothing about it?” one commenter wrote, pointing out that bringing in heavy machinery and the fuel needed to operate it would be difficult to do unnoticed.

Other commenters reported suspected illegal mining in several parts of the country, including Don Thoung Village in Sanakham District, areas along the border between Pak Beng and Pha Oudom districts among others.

These reports have not been independently verified.

“Shouldn’t both the company owners and the authorities responsible for licensing and oversight be investigated?” another commenter wrote.

Several people also called for a dedicated hotline or online reporting channel, such as Messenger or WhatsApp, where residents could report suspected illegal mining.

Task Force Calls for Public Help

The Oudomxay provincial task force said it would step up inspections, work more closely with relevant agencies, and focus on areas at higher risk of illegal mining.

It also urged residents across the province to report suspected illegal activities and help monitor mining operations in their communities.

The task force called on the public to verify information before sharing it and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports that could cause confusion or public concern.