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Cocodp Becomes Bigo Live’s First U.S. Top-Up Partner, Bringing Seamless Local Payment Options

HONG KONG, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cocodp, a leading global platform for interactive entertainment top-ups, today announced a strategic partnership with Bigo Live, becoming the platform’s first third-party top-up provider in the United States. This collaboration equips Bigo Live with one-stop localized payment options for its North American expansion and marks a significant step forward in Cocodp’s worldwide growth strategy.

Through this partnership, U.S. users of Bigo Live can enjoy faster, more convenient payments, with transactions processed almost instantly via Cocodp’s API-powered direct top-up service. With advanced security protocols and comprehensive risk-control measures, Cocodp ensures every payment is safe and reliable, so users can top up with confidence.

“We’re honored to be Bigo Live’s first U.S. launch partner!” said Parman, Director of Operations at Cocodp. “The Americas already make up 35% of our global business (Q2 2025 company financials). It’s our biggest market outside the Asia-Pacific region. And our mission is to help entertainment companies like Bigo expand into new markets and grow net revenue by 15%–30%.


Platform advantages

Cocodp’s edge comes from its full-service capabilities and strong operational data. Leveraging the global payment technology of its parent company, Telomere, the platform supports over 150 local payment methods, including Brazil’s PIX and the Philippines’ GCash, and serves more than 180 countries. Cocodp also holds local payment licenses in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Central Asia and works with leading influencers in 30+ markets to grow its user base and boost adoption. The company currently handles over USD 5 million in transactions each month, with Bigo Live alone expected to contribute more than USD 1.4 million monthly.

Partnership Opportunities

Cocodp has established partnerships with leading gaming companies, including Moonton, Giant Network, and 7Road. The company is now inviting developers, publishers, and platforms worldwide to explore new collaboration opportunities. These include API integration, redemption code programs, and joint marketing to help partners reach more users and grow faster. Interested parties can learn more by visiting Cocodp’s website or contacting the business development team directly at letica@cocodp.com or support@cocodp.com.

About Cocodp

Cocodp is a global platform for interactive entertainment top-ups, serving consumers and businesses in over 180 countries. By combining local payment channels with tailored services and marketing, Cocodp provides one-stop solutions that help gaming and entertainment companies expand into new markets and increase revenue.

The 2025 China Tai’an Investment and Trade Cooperation Fair was successfully held

TAI’AN, China, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from the Shandong Office of Hong Kong Business Daily. On September 5th, 2025, the China Tai’an Investment and Trade Cooperation Fair was held. At the negotiation meeting, a centralized signing ceremony was held, and practical recommendations were made for the innovative development of new industrialization in Tai’an City, as well as the promotion of financial and enterprise friendly policies in Tai’an City. Eight “typical cases of high-quality investment promotion” were released.

The negotiation meeting is hosted by the Investment Promotion Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, and the Tai’an Municipal Government. More than 20 representatives from Fortune Global 500 companies, China’s Fortune Global 500 companies, listed companies, and industry leaders are invited to attend the meeting, with a total of over 200 merchants.

As a major event in the economic and trade sector of the 39th Mount Taishan International Mountain Climbing Festival, the 2025 China Tai’an Investment and Trade Cooperation Fair is a key measure for Tai’an to deepen its opening up and gather momentum for development. Tai’an regards investment promotion as the core lever to promote the construction of a new industrialized strong city, focusing on the precise development of the “441X” modern industrial system. Through fund investment, commercial investment, resource investment and other methods, it attracts and implements a number of major projects with large investment scale, high technological content and strong driving effect. These projects have a large scale, excellent structure, and promising prospects, achieving a new breakthrough in attracting large and strong enterprises, injecting high-quality increment into the industrial chain of Tai’an City.

In recent years, Tai’an City has promoted the construction of a new industrialized strong city in accordance with the 28 character policy of “industrial synergy, digital empowerment, energy revolution, financial assistance, technological upgrading, logistics efficiency improvement, and overseas expansion”. The economic operation has shown a steady and positive development trend, and the growth rate of multiple indicators ranks among the top in Shandong Province. In the first half of 2025, the gross domestic product of Tai’an City will be 192.34 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%.

 

BOE IPC 2025 kicks off, highlighting the power of AI in revitalizing industries

BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The BOE Innovation Partner Conference 2025 (BOE IPC 2025) opened in Zhongguancun Innovation Center of Beijing on September 11, with the theme of “Empower IoT with Display, AI Ignites the Future.” As the eighth edition of the grand gathering of global display and IoT ecosystem partners, BOE IPC 2025 follows the previous format of IPC Week. There will be over a dozen forums in particular fields, the Investor Event, the Esports Festival, and the joint innovation exhibition with its partners. A variety of first-in-class products will be unveiled at the event, presenting BOE as a market-oriented, international, and professional company.

At this year’s IPC, BOE brings over 200 cutting-edge display technologies empowered by its three technology brands, with a heavy focus on AI-enabled smart display products. The ADS Pro exhibition zone features a range of globally launched innovative products characterized by ultimate image quality and high levels of intelligence, which have been widely applied in various fields. The 110-inch UB Cell 4.0 TV powered by ADS Pro boasts an ultra-high ambient contrast ratio and adopts the circularly polarized light, anti-glare, and other eye care technologies to offer strong protection for the eyes. The 31.5-inch 8K 240Hz UB Cell monitor leverages the pioneering oxide technology to achieve both ultra-high refresh rates and HDR600 support, setting the pace in professional display. In addition, BOE showcases a variety of trendsetting eye-friendly products, such as the ambient light sensing (ALS) display armed with its natural light display technology, eye-friendly tablet, and circularly polarized gaming monitor.

In the f-OLED exhibition zone, BOE showcases groundbreaking technologies like OLED LTPO, Tandem, and COE, as well as trend-setting foldable products. The world’s first 17-inch rollable portable device and AI Musephere redefine the boundaries of human-machine interaction with innovative forms. The new LTPO Plus display product supports 1–240Hz dynamic refresh rates and features extremely smooth display effects, ultra-low power consumption, and effective eye care, setting new benchmarks for high-end screens.

In the α-MLED exhibition zone, BOE’s new BYH Ultra P0.9 MLED product has a staggering ambient contrast ratio of 20,000:1 at 10 lux, giving users a cinema-like experience. The new-generation COG P0.9 display product stands out with multiple advantages like premium image quality, ultra-high brightness, an ultra-thin design, a super-flat surface, eye care, and seamless splicing. The display module is just 6mm thick and weighs only 12kg/m2, representing a 25% reduction in weight compared to traditional products. 

BOE IPC 2025 provides a snapshot of the display giant’s state-of-the-art technologies in LCD, OLED, MLED, and other segments. Plus, BOE joins hands with a dozen well-known companies like Skyworth, Lenovo, Redmagic, and E Ink to present a variety of smart devices armed with BOE’s cutting-edge technologies, offering a glimpse into the “Powered by BOE” innovation ecosystem. Going forward, BOE will continue working with its global ecosystem partners to expand and reshape smart scenarios in various sectors and provide superior products and services for global partners.

Lenovo GOAST 4.0 Decodes Trillions of Cells, Accelerating Genome Analysis to 24 Minutes

Breakthrough high-performance computing solution delivers 3x higher throughput, cost efficiency, and faster life-saving discoveries

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lenovo today shared updates on the 4th generation of its Genomics Optimization and Scalability Tool – GOAST v4.0. Since its introduction in 2020, GOAST has been advancing genome sequencing across industries including pharma, healthcare, agriculture, and drug discovery. The latest version reduces genome processing to as little as 24 minutes per whole genome sequence, with a single node capable of processing ~22,000 genomes annually, nearly triple the throughput of earlier releases. With each human genome comprising around 3 billion DNA base pairs, GOAST v4.0 is literally decoding trillions of cells to power breakthroughs in science and medicine.

The Science of Speed: Transforming Genomics and Future of Healthcare
The Science of Speed: Transforming Genomics and Future of Healthcare

By cutting genome analysis from days to minutes, GOAST v4.0 empowers researchers, clinicians, and pharma companies to accelerate precision medicine, cancer research, drug discovery, and national health programs. Delivering GPU-level performance on optimized CPUs at up to 50% lower cost, GOAST makes high-throughput genomics accessible to institutions of all sizes through Lenovo’s pay-as-you-go High-Performance Computing (HPC)-as-a-Service model, TruScale.

“GOAST v4.0 breaks bioinformatics bottlenecks by combining Lenovo’s HPC expertise with genomics innovation,” said Sumir Bhatia, President, Lenovo ISG Asia Pacific. “With this leap in performance and efficiency, we are enabling real-time discoveries that can save lives and advance global health equity.”

Key Advancements with GOAST v4.0

  • Speed: Genome processing cut from 68–150 hours to just 24 minutes, a 375x improvement.
  • Throughput: Up to ~22,000 genomes processed per node annually, supporting population-scale genomics.
  • Affordability: GPU-level performance at significantly lower cost.
  • Accessibility: Pay-as-you-go Lenovo TruScale HPC-as-a-Service, lowering barriers for labs and public health agencies.
  • Sustainability: Water-cooled HPC systems reduce power consumption by up to 40%.

GOAST is already in use at leading institutes worldwide, including the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) and University of Delhi in India, BRIN (Indonesia), Novo Genomics (Saudi Arabia), and the Biobank of Thailand. A leading children’s hospital in Australia is deploying GOAST to scale its genomics research, while companies in the Philippines are investing in high-performance computing for banking and weather applications, pointing to growing opportunities for GOAST in new markets. GOAST is currently being deployed in a leading medicine research institute in the Philippines. In India, multiple pharma companies are using GOAST to optimize cancer research, accelerate drug discovery, and improve treatments, showcasing its transformative impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Beyond genomics acceleration, GOAST also demonstrates how AI and HPC together are enabling downstream innovations, from smarter algorithm design to more precise bioinformatics workflows, further strengthening its role as a platform for next-generation precision health.

Lenovo’s unique advantage lies in its ability to bring healthcare experts, scientists, and medical researchers together with HPC hardware and software engineers, creating multi-layered platforms like GOAST that deliver both speed and scientific depth, all focused on solving humanity’s greatest challenges.

As part of Lenovo’s Smarter AI for All vision, GOAST v4.0 combines the best of HPC and AI to accelerate scientific breakthroughs, making genomics research faster, more cost-effective, and globally accessible.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more, visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub

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Bread Garden Unveils Sky-Blue Elegance: New Mooncake Collection Shines This Mid-Autumn Festival 2025


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – This Mid-Autumn Festival, Bread Garden, Singapore’s trusted halal-certified bakery, proudly presents its 2025 Mooncake Collection — a celebration of tradition, innovation, and modern elegance. Featuring luxurious baked mooncakes, playful mochi creations, refreshing snowskin flavours, and the return of perennial favourites, the collection is designed to delight families and gift-givers alike.

Bread Garden Mooncake Collection Singapore 2025
Bread Garden Mooncake Collection Singapore 2025

At the heart of this year’s offering is the Diamond Grandeur Set, presented in a sophisticated French-door cabinet gift box with golden handles. Inspired by the glow of the Mid-Autumn sky, its elegant sky-blue palette adds quiet sophistication, while the reusable treasure chest design transforms unboxing into a graceful and memorable experience.

Inside, four signature mooncakes await: the aromatic Golden Emerald, the dramatic Charcoal Golden Emerald, the fragrant Golden Red Emerald, and the decadent Golden Royale. Each mooncake is handcrafted with premium ingredients, blending timeless recipes with indulgent flavours.

For those seeking a modern twist, the Celestial Mochi Set pairs chewy mochi with delicate pastry skins in bold combinations. Highlights include the earthy Mochi Matcha Azuki, the rich Mochi Nutty Sesame, and the savoury-sweet Mochi Flossy Lotus and Mochi Flossy Red Bean.

Snowskin lovers can indulge in this year’s refreshing innovations: the crunchy Pistachio Crunch, the nostalgic Onde Onde with Gula Melaka coconut, and the elegant Lychee Roselia Blast, crafted with juicy lychee, rose petals, and a luscious marmalade centre.

Alongside these new creations, Bread Garden continues to delight with perennial favourites such as its famed MSW Durian Mooncake, a signature that has won the hearts of durian lovers year after year. Rich, creamy, and unforgettable, it remains one of the brand’s most sought-after indulgences.

“At Bread Garden, every mooncake is crafted to celebrate both tradition and innovation. This year’s collection brings together premium ingredients, elegant design, and thoughtful flavours that make gifting and sharing truly memorable.”

All Bread Garden mooncakes are halal-certified, making them a trusted choice for families across Singapore.

Special Promotions

  • 10% off online purchases above $150 (no promo code required)
  • Free delivery with orders above $200 in a single receipt
    Available for a limited time, while stocks last


Roadshows & Outlets

Customers can experience the collection at roadshows across VivoCity, Parkway Parade, Nex, Velocity @ Novena Square, and Lot 1 CCK from September to October 2025.
Bread Garden mooncakes are also available at outlets in Bukit Batok, Yishun, Segar Road, and Woodlands.

With its blend of halal assurance, artisanal quality, heritage favourites, and premium presentation, Bread Garden’s 2025 Mooncake Collection is set to be one of the most cherished gifts this Mid-Autumn Festival.

Order online now at www.breadgarden.com.sg to enjoy promotions and secure your gift sets before they sell out.Hashtag: #BreadGarden #HalalBakery #Mooncake #MidAutumn




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About Bread Garden

A homegrown Singaporean bakery brand, Bread Garden is known for its highly popular mooncakes and best-selling Chinese New Year goodies, as well as its selection of exquisite cakes and pastries.
Rated five stars consistently by customers on social media, Bread Garden stands out from other bakeries with its emphasis on quality over quantity, dedicating itself to crafting only the best quality baked products that its customers have come to expect and love.

Lao Delegation Marks 15 Years of Cluster Munitions Convention at Geneva Meeting

Lao Delegation Marks 15 Years of Cluster Munitions Convention at Geneva Meeting
Lao Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) at Geneva, Switzerland (photo credit: Embassy/Permanent Mission of the Lao PDR to the UNOG in Geneva, CH)

Laos, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Anouparb Vongnorkeo, participated in the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 16 to 19 September. 

South Sulawesi governor witnesses Vingroup’s MOU with regional-owned enterprise for mega project


SOUTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Under the witness of the Governor of South Sulawesi, Vingroup signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi, a Regional-Owned Enterprise in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy projects, with an initial focus on solar power. The strategic partnership is a key step in Vingroup’s plan to expand its green energy pillar globally, aiming to foster sustainable development in Southeast Asia and solidify Vietnam’s position in the global clean energy transition.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, the Governor of South Sulawesi (center), along with senior executives from both companies.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, the Governor of South Sulawesi (center), along with senior executives from both companies.

Under the terms of the MoU, Vingroup and PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi, a Regional-Owned Enterprise from South Sulawesi will form a strategic partnership to develop renewable energy projects, particularly large-scale solar farms. The two parties also agreed to actively research, develop, and pursue other business opportunities in the environmental sector.

Specifically, the collaboration will involve comprehensive studies and site surveys for both ground-mounted and floating solar farms. The partners will also integrate energy storage solutions and plan for grid connections for projects with capacities ranging from 1 Megawatt to 1 Gigawatt. Vingroup will provide insights on the latest green technology trends and development, while PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi will contribute information on local regulations and infrastructure.

Beyond renewable energy, the companies are actively discussing a range of other potential collaborations. PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi has invited Vingroup to explore partnerships on two smart city initiatives, the construction of a new 4-hectare hospital, the renovation of seven existing provincial hospitals, and social housing projects.

Meanwhile, in pursuit of building a green city, PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi is considering supporting the deployment of VinFast electric buses, while also encouraging provincial government officials and employees to adopt VinFast vehicles as part of efforts to accelerate transportation electrification in South Sulawesi. The company is further looking at facilitating the expansion of the global charging station developer V-Green in establishing EV charging infrastructure, as well as supporting the growth of GSM, the pure-electric taxi operator.

Governor of South Sulawesi Andi Sudirman Sulaiman said, “We are so proud to welcome Vingroup, one of the biggest companies in Vietnam, to invest in our beloved South Sulawesi. Vingroup’s global reputation for sustainability inspires us to open this window of collaboration, marking a new chapter in our strong commitment to building a better and more sustainable region. As we follow the Indonesian President’s Asta Cita, we strongly believe this cooperation aligns with our national vision of ensuring harmony between people and the environment. Today’s MoU is just the beginning of something big.”

Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, Vingroup Asia CEO and CEO of VinFast Asia added, “The agreement with PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi marks the beginning of a meaningful journey. We believe this collaboration will create significant value and contribute to the sustainable development of the region. Vingroup has identified Green energy as one of our strategic pillars. With the courage and intellect of Vietnam, we are determined not only to realize key national projects but also to extend our impact globally, building a better future for generations to come.”

Indonesia is considered one of the most promising renewable energy markets in Southeast Asia. Given its high solar radiation, South Sulawesi is an ideal location for developing large-scale solar projects.

The MoU with PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi aligns with the vision of Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong to expand the Group’s ecosystem in Indonesia. Vingroup already has a presence in the country through its electric vehicle arm, VinFast, which has a diverse product range, a growing sales and after-sales network, and a forthcoming assembly plant. VinFast has also built a comprehensive “For a Green Future” ecosystem, collaborating with GSM and V-Green, with a shared vision of of making the green transportation revolution more accessible to all.

Hashtag: #Vingroup

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Francis Gurry: China advances global digital cultural preservation cooperation

BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

 

Francis Gurry, vice-chair of the World Internet Conference (WIC) and former director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization, said that digital innovation is playing an essential role in maintaining continuity between the past, present, and future in this rapidly evolving world driven by technological advances.

Gurry made the remarks during an interview on the sidelines of the WIC Cultural Heritage Digitalization Forum held in Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, from Sept 16 to 17.

He also praised China for continuing to lead in the development and application of technologies that record and augment human memory.

Through initiatives like the Digital Silk Road and broader Belt and Road cooperation, China is fostering impressive international partnerships in cultural preservation, transcending political differences and reinforcing culture as a bridge toward peaceful coexistence, he said.

The WIC has significantly expanded its influence over the past 11 years, he noted. The WIC’s evolving focus from technology and the economy to culture marks a major step in strengthening its global reputation as a leading platform for dialogue on internet governance and digital collaboration.