AFP – Thousands of people in Vietnam were evacuated from their homes after record rainfall of more than one metre in 24 hours submerged a central city, the environment ministry said Tuesday.
Thousands Evacuated in Vietnam After Record Rain Triggers Floods

Taiwan Weeks 2025 Concludes Successfully, Showcasing Taiwan’s Capital Market Progress
TAIPEI, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The inaugural “Taiwan Weeks,” organized by the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), Taipei Exchange (TPEx), Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX), and Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC), in collaboration with and under the guidance of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), successfully concluded on October 23 after nine days of forums and exhibitions. The event marked a significant step toward Taiwan’s vision of becoming an Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC), drawing participation from global exchanges, institutional investors, and industry leaders.
Premier Cho Jung-tai delivered a video address at the Opening Ceremony (10/15) highlighting Taiwan’s financial market potential and the government’s commitment to developing an AAMC. The Opening Ceremony attracted over 150 listed companies, 100+ financial institutions, and nearly 80 representatives from international exchanges and institutional investors. The Asian Asset Management Center Forum, held the same day, welcomed 250 participants from industry, academia, and media to discuss policy outcomes, tax incentives, and strategic opportunities.
On October 16, the Asia Capital Markets Summit Forum explored regional growth, bond ETFs amid volatility, and cross-border investment flows, engaging 150+ professionals. From October 17-19, the ETF Investment Expo at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center drew over 23,000 visitors. Five themed zones offered interactive experiences, strengthening investor education while showcasing the vitality of Taiwan’s capital markets and ETF sector.
Sustainability and governance were key themes. The Emerging Trends in Investor Relations and Engagement Forum (10/15) convened 220 participants to discuss investor relations and ESG, while the Taipei Corporate Governance Forum (10/16) attracted nearly 700 attendees to examine ISSB adoption, ESG investing, and sustainable finance.
Innovation took center stage on October 21 with the Asia Innovation Capital Initiative launch, Industry Innovation Forum, and Asia Innovation Cup Demo Day. Over 300 participants from government, venture capital, and startups attended, with 70+ teams — including nine international — competing to connect innovation with capital market resources.
Additional highlights included the Internationalization of Asset Management Forum (10/16) and Forum on Mobilizing Private Sector Funds to Invest in Public Infrastructure – Public-Private Collaboration to Build a Better Taiwan (10/21), which brought together experts to discuss asset allocation, wealth management, and public-private partnerships.
Taiwan Weeks 2025 showcased progress in asset management, governance, sustainability, innovation, and investor education — laying a strong foundation for Taiwan’s AAMC vision. Looking ahead, Taiwan remains committed to driving product innovation, cross-border collaboration, talent development, and global engagement to enhance market resilience and competitiveness.
WEMADE Launches Global MMORPG ‘Legend of YMIR’
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The long-awaited Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG is now playable worldwide across PC and mobile platforms, with regional servers open across Asia, NAEU, and SA
SINGAPORE, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global game developer WEMADE and its flagship blockchain gaming platform, WEMIX PLAY, today launched the highly anticipated fantasy MMORPG Legend of YMIR. Combining an epic saga based on Norse mythology with blockchain technology, the Web3 version marks the beginning of the game’s worldwide service across PC and mobile platforms (iOS/Android), and follows a successful launch of the Web2 version in South Korea.
Set in a world thrown into chaos after the fall of the gods, Legend of YMIR delivers a deeply immersive MMORPG experience. Developed with Unreal Engine 5, the game features hyper-realistic visuals and visceral, precision-based combat across five distinct classes — Berserker, Warlord, Skald, Völva, and Archer — each offering unique playstyles. While auto-combat is available as a convenience feature for growth, the gameplay emphasizes timing and reaction, creating a tense, skill-driven combat experience where player control determines victory.
Multiple language options will be offered with this global rollout, including English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Portuguese, Russian, and Thai, to ensure accessibility for a global audience. Regional servers across Asia, NAEU, and SA will operate under a unified structure, where players can compete and cooperate within an environment with the same build and balance, as well as seamlessly continue their battles anywhere, anytime, with a single account.
A New Era of Community Ownership
With the slogan “Share the Loot, Share the Glory,” WEMADE breaks away from the conventional participation-based model and introduces a player-led server operation system. The newly launched Partner’s Server grants server operation rights to players through auctions, enabling them to design and host events, build and lead their communities, as well as generate revenue and share profits.
Following strong participation from leading MMORPG guilds worldwide, the first server operation rights auction — which officially began on 16 October on the WEMIX PLAY platform — concluded successfully on 26 October with all 10 servers sold out.
The Partner’s Server system is further enhanced by two key programs:
- Streamer Partner’s Server: A special server where content creators lead and engage their own communities.
- SSS (Streamer Supporting System): A creator program that empowers streamers with management tools and event resources.
Together, these initiatives embody WEMADE’s vision of a global MMORPG built on true community ownership and sustainable creator economies.
Massive Server Battles and YMIR Cup Tournament
The global version also features the Server Battles — expanded in scale and competitive scope — where players represent their servers in large-scale, inter-server PvP battles every two weeks. Top-performing servers from these battles will advance to the upcoming global esports tournament YMIR Cup, scheduled to be held in Hong Kong, one of the world’s esports epicenters, in early 2026.
Built on the WEMIX PLAY blockchain ecosystem, Legend of YMIR integrates a Play and Earn (P&E) system that combines in-game achievements with real-world value, as the winning server will receive WEMIX rewards and the prestigious title of the world’s strongest server — delivering a new evolution of the MMORPG experience.
Global Launch Celebration Events
To celebrate the global launch, WEMADE is hosting Lucky Totem, a two-week lottery event open to all players worldwide. Using gWEMIX tokens distributed during the pre-registration period, players can craft Lucky Totems or earn them by completing in-game missions through the Wish for Fortune event. These totems provide players with a chance to win a grand prize of 1 BTC (Bitcoin). Unlike ordinary raffles, this event rewards active gameplay, maximizing both participation and excitement.
Additional launch campaigns include the YMIR Global Launch Airdrop Event, where all WEMIX PLAY members can receive exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of in-game items, and Path of the Hero, a mission-based event which grants Hero-grade rewards to players who reach level milestones and complete in-game challenges.
The global launch follows months of anticipation from players worldwide, fueled by the pre-registration campaign and a series of large-scale global events including the Golden Ticket Lottery, Valhalla Trials, and the first Partner’s Server auction.
Download Legend of YMIR now via the official website or WEMIX PLAY, or via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Join the community today via the official Discord, YouTube, and Facebook channels for real-time updates and interaction.
[APPENDIX]About Legend of YMIR – Mythology Meets Blockchain Innovation Legend of YMIR merges immersive MMORPG gameplay with blockchain-based tokenomics. From character progression to large-scale field combat, players explore an expansive world while engaging in an innovative reward ecosystem. gWEMIX lies at the center of this system, bridging in-game achievements and real-world digital asset value.
About WEMADE
WEMADE is the only company combining over two decades of AAA game development success with a fully operational, game-proven blockchain ecosystem—built entirely on its proprietary Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0. Known for global hits such as The Legend of Mir, MIR4, NIGHT CROWS and Legend of YMIR, WEMADE is leading the industry in seamlessly integrating gameplay, tokenomics, NFTs, stablecoin payments, and blockchain infrastructure. Through WEMIX PLAY, WEMADE delivers a unified digital economy where players, creators, and investors can own, trade, and benefit from digital assets—powering the next generation of interactive entertainment and driving the evolution of Web3 gaming. For more information, please visit https://wemade.com/.
About WEMIX PLAY
WEMIX PLAY is the world’s leading blockchain gaming platform, offering one of the most diverse portfolios of blockchain-powered games globally, with more than 35 titles. The platform integrates NFTs, tokenomics, payment systems, webshops, an NFT marketplace, and community features—creating a unified ecosystem where players can truly own, trade, and benefit from digital assets. As the flagship of the WEMIX ecosystem, WEMIX PLAY delivers a seamless, immersive gaming experience—empowering players, creators, and investors to participate in decentralized digital economies and shaping the future of interactive entertainment. For more information, please visit https://wemixplay.com/.
Press Kit
A press kit for Legend of YMIR is now available for media and partners. The kit includes key game assets such as the official BI, key art, and a selection of high-resolution in-game screenshots that showcase the game’s visual direction and scale.
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Ingenico Announces Leadership Transition Plan and Appoints Coffs Harbour Local Floris de Kort as Chief Executive Officer
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PARIS and SYDNEY, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ingenico, the global leader in payments acceptance solutions, today announced the appointment of Floris de Kort as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1st, 2025, to lead Ingenico’s next phase of growth and innovation. Laurent Blanchard will step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Supervisory Board to pursue other opportunities.
Catherine Guillouard, the Chairwoman, stated on behalf of the Supervisory Board of Ingenico:
“We sincerely thank Laurent for his significant contributions since joining Ingenico in 2023. He has been a visionary leader, guiding the company through a challenging market environment while maintaining focus on ambitious business targets, innovation, customer needs, and culture. Under his leadership, Ingenico advanced its strategy to become the leading software and services provider in the payments ecosystem. After successfully redefining Ingenico’s mission, Laurent leaves behind a strong foundation and a team ready to drive the company’s next stage of success.
As Ingenico embarks on its next chapter, the Board is delighted to welcome Floris de Kort as Chief Executive Officer, based at Ingenico’s global headquarters. Floris de Kort brings deep and proven expertise in the payments sector, combined with extensive operational and commercial leadership experience. We are excited for Floris de Kort to lead Ingenico through its next stage of growth, accelerating execution efforts and commercial momentum.
He brings highly reputable track record of scaling payments and technology companies, with leadership experience spanning several global organizations. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Global eCommerce at Worldpay, where he led a significant transformation culminating in a highly successful IPO in 2015. In 2019, he became CEO of Xplor Technologies, a global leader in software, services, and integrated payments and most recently, served as CEO of Thunes, a fast-growing cross-border payments network.”
With Floris de Kort’s appointment, Ingenico enters a new phase focused on accelerating global expansion, innovation, and transformation. He joins the company at a pivotal stage, well-positioned to build on its strong foundation, and solidify Ingenico’s role as the trusted leader in payments solutions for merchants, banks and partners worldwide.
Following the announcement, Laurent Blanchard commented: “It has been an honour to serve as CEO and to lead Ingenico through the first phase of its transformation. I am proud of what we achieved together. With its talented employees, strong culture of innovation, and high-quality solutions, Ingenico is well-positioned to advance its leadership in global payments. I am grateful for the dedication and trust of the global team and wish Ingenico every success as it moves into the next phase of growth.”
On his appointment, Floris de Kort commented: “I am honoured to join Ingenico at a time of great opportunity. The company has a unique position in the payments ecosystem, trusted by merchants, banks, and partners around the world. I look forward to working with the team to further expand our global offering, accelerate growth and execution, and deliver world-class solutions to our customers.”
About Ingenico
Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers, Ingenico provides world-class terminals, solutions and services that enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With over 45 years of experience, innovation and reliability are integral to Ingenico’s approach and culture, inspiring our strong community of experts who help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide.
JLFOOD Innovates the HMR Market with Korea’s First Boneless Gamjatang, Opening a New Chapter in Convenient Meals
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food manufacturing specialist JLFOOD is making waves in the home meal replacement (HMR) market with the development of Korea’s first “Boneless Gamjatang”. Since its launch in 2023, the product has sold out for two consecutive years on Kakao Makers, receiving enthusiastic responses from consumers.
The Boneless Gamjatang eliminates the hassle of the traditional cooking process and the inconvenience of deboning, while preserving the deep, authentic flavor of classic gamjatang (Korean pork bone stew). JLFOOD modernized traditional cooking methods to maintain the rich, savory broth, while making it available in a convenient, ready-to-eat format.
A JLFood representative stated, “Our Boneless Gamjatang was created so consumers can easily enjoy the authentic taste of gamjatang at home,” adding, “We aim to raise the quality standards of the HMR market with menu options that appeal to a wide range of age groups.”
Moving forward, JLFOOD plans to expand beyond Boneless Gamjatang by introducing a variety of convenient soup and stew products, while also exploring opportunities to enter overseas markets.
Agoda Expands Flagship Store Initiative with ONYX Hospitality Group Partnership
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Agoda’s Flagship Store offers ONYX Hospitality a tailored digital storefront providing enhanced brand visibility and global marketing opportunities
SINGAPORE, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Set against the backdrop of the latest ITB Asia event that took place in Singapore from 15th to 17th October, digital travel platform Agoda has welcomed ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading regional hospitality management company in Southeast Asia specializing in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residence, as the latest chain to sign up to its unique Flagship Store offering. The initiative gives hotel groups enhanced brand visibility and exclusive marketing opportunities while offering travelers a dedicated digital storefront to discover and book ONYX’s hotels.
The latest Agoda Flagship Store offering is a multichannel marketing solution that enables hotel brands to create and showcase their story, build customer loyalty and support revenue growth. Unlike standard listings, the Flagship Store brings together a partner’s entire portfolio into one curated hub. ONYX Hospitality Group, a Bangkok-based company with a growing portfolio of properties across Asia Pacific, now has its Amari, OZO, and Shama brands featured in its very own curated Flagship Store.
“The Flagship Store offering forms an important part of Agoda’s commitment to help our hotel partners stand out in a competitive market and connect more effectively with global travelers,” said Romain Christodoulou, Vice President of Supply at Agoda. “We are excited to have ONYX Hospitality onboard, a trusted partner that shares our commitment to digital innovation and delivering excellent experiences for travellers as they book with confidence and convenience.”
Through this collaboration, ONYX Hospitality gains a visibility boost via exclusive entry points on Agoda’s platform, access to extensive global marketing channels, exclusive promotional opportunities, and detailed performance insights. For travelers, the Flagship Store makes it easier to explore ONYX Hospitality’s properties and enjoy the best available deals when booking with Agoda.
“We are excited to collaborate with Agoda, whose advanced technology and strong marketing capabilities make them the ideal partner to showcase our properties in a dedicated and engaging way,” said Mr. Bharath Satyavolu, Vice President, Commercial, ONYX Hospitality. “This initiative supports our commitment to combining exceptional hospitality with the latest digital solutions.”
The launch of the ONYX Flagship Store represents one of the first partners on Agoda’s broader Flagship Store offering, designed to provide leading hotel groups with new ways to promote their brands and engage customers. It highlights hoteliers’ brand identity with customized visuals, exclusive promotional placements, and tailored marketing support.
Hospitality groups and hoteliers that have already utilized the platform include Accor Thailand. For travelers, this means an experience that feels closer to booking directly with the hotel brand, while still accessing Agoda’s global deals, customer service, and loyalty benefits.
Travelers can visit the ONYX Flagship Store on Agoda here.
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ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Highlights 0% US Tariff, Regional Cooperation, Myanmar
The 47th ASEAN Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26–28 October, brought together leaders from Southeast Asia and partner countries to discuss trade, regional cooperation, and pressing geopolitical issues.
Malaysia and WEF Drive ASEAN’s Next Leap in AI Governance and Industrial Innovation
Powering the Intelligent Age Summit announced the ASEAN AI Safety Network and Sustainable AI White Paper, aligning regional collaboration with sustainability and trust

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – The Ministry of Digital, through the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), today hosted the Powering the Intelligent Age: Driving Innovation with Southeast Asia and Beyond Summit at Sasana Kijang. The event aimed to deepen collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and clean industrial transformation. The event also marked a key milestone in Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, positioning the country as a convener of regional dialogue on technology governance and innovation, with a strong focus on digital transformation, and the region’s broader energy transition agenda.
The summit drew over 400 delegates from 14 countries and was attended by senior policymakers, corporate figures, researchers and startup founders. The wide representation from ASEAN’s digital and energy sectors, together with development partners and industry experts reflected strong collaboration across public, private and international sectors in advancing responsible and sustainable technology adoption across ASEAN.
A major highlight of the summit was the announcement on the ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe), a Priority Economic Deliverable for Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship. Envisioned to be anchored in Kuala Lumpur, the Network connects policymakers, researchers and industry players to advance safe and inclusive AI adoption. The initiative forms part of Malaysia’s wider effort to position ASEAN as a globally trusted hub for responsible innovation and digital transformation.
YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital said, “Malaysia wants to become an AI Nation by 2030, supported by trusted governance, inclusive talent development and investments that drive real economic impact. As ASEAN Chair, we are focused on building collaborative frameworks that ensure technology is deployed safely, transparently and for the benefit of all communities. The ASEAN AI Safe marks an important step forward, but it is only one part of our broader mission to create an ecosystem where innovation and accountability move together.”
Reflecting these priorities, the summit’s agenda was designed to move from policy to implementation, focusing on practical collaboration and measurable outcomes. Discussions centred on establishing a common baseline for AI governance across ASEAN, aligning sustainability with technology adoption and accelerating industrial transformation through innovation partnerships. Another key milestone was the announcement of the Sustainable AI White Paper, developed in partnership between MYCentre4IR and ERM, in consultation with Microsoft , to guide responsible and energy-efficient AI deployment across the region.
A Leader’s Dialogue between YB Gobind Singh Deo and Cathy Li, Head of the Centre for AI Excellence and Executive Committee Member at the World Economic Forum, examined ASEAN’s framework for responsible AI development and discussed strategies to enhance the region’s access to AI capabilities in support of economic growth. The session focused on how regional collaboration can promote responsible AI, and build public trust in technology.
“The potential for successful transformation of Southeast Asia’s economy through AI is still largely untapped, and the region has a unique chance to shape the global AI standards of tomorrow”, said Cathy Li. “But this requires alignment across the region, to create a shared governance framework that fosters trust, transparency and sustainability into the fabric of innovation, and joint strategies for building sustainable and inclusive resilient AI ecosystems”.
The World Economic Forum is committed to supporting the region in realising a successful AI journey, by convening and partnering with Governments and all actors of the AI value chain.
The summit also featured a special address by Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community H.E. Satvinder Singh, who highlighted that regional collaboration is central to ensuring technology becomes a driver of shared prosperity and inclusion. He emphasised ASEAN’s role in developing policies that strengthen cross-border collaboration, support digital economy growth and build institutional readiness for the Intelligent Age.
At the industry level, the Transitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC) dialogue showcased how data platforms, advanced automation and clean-energy integration can help ASEAN industries strengthen competitiveness while reducing emissions. The summit’s focus on regional transition highlighted how ASEAN is aligning industrial policy, technology, and innovation to build a cleaner and more resilient future. Dialogue on cross-border green-electron trade under the ASEAN Power Grid, industrial decarbonisation and nuclear energy readiness reflected the region’s determination to strengthen energy security while advancing sustainability goals.
The summit highlighted the growing convergence between artificial intelligence and industrial sustainability as the drivers of ASEAN’s future competitiveness. It demonstrated how cross-border collaboration between governments, industry leaders, academia, and innovators is essential to harness technology responsibly while advancing shared regional goals. The Ministry of Digital is committed to ensuring that Malaysia’s national digital ambitions remain aligned with ASEAN’s themes of sustainability and inclusivity. The collaboration with industry and Microsoft as one of the trusted partners in establishing Malaysia as a sustainable digital hub and a secure location for digital assets across the region reflects the Ministry’s vision of a future where innovation, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility move in tandem – positioning ASEAN as a global hub for safe, trusted, and sustainable digital transformation.
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About MyDIGITAL Corporation
MyDIGITAL Corporation is a monitoring agency and operates as a Strategic Change Management Office under the Ministry of Digital, overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB) and the National 4IR Policy. It serves as the secretariat to the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, and hosts the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. MyDIGITAL Corporation is a dynamic platform aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and adoption of 4IR technologies and fostering innovation.
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is the International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation. It engages leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is committed to improving the state of the world by fostering dialogue, driving systems change, and advancing solutions on critical global issues including energy transition, climate action, technology governance, and inclusive economic development.
About Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR)
Hosted by MyDIGITAL Corporation, the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) is part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) global network of Centre 4IR. It is the 1st centre in Southeast Asia and 19th in WEF’s global network of Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is a dynamic and forward-thinking platform designed to ignite innovation, facilitate policy development, and drive collaboration on a global scale. The partnership with the Forum provides access and connection to a vast pool of knowledge, best practices, and global insights from a network of like-minded organisations and countries, enabling learning and collaboration on cutting-edge projects.
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