BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of China–Thailand diplomatic relations, along with China’s National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, through the “Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night 2025” event at One Bangkok. The celebration aimed to strengthen cultural exchange and promote Thailand as a leading tourism destination for Chinese visitors.
Held under the “Nihao Month” initiative, the event welcomed over 100 leading Chinese content creators and KOLs, offering immersive experiences that showcased Thailand’s hospitality, creativity, and cultural richness.
The evening featured highlights from the Cremo x True collaboration, which brought together Thai and international innovation. Guests enjoyed the debut of Cremo Choco Crush Thai Tea, co-created with ChaTraMue, blending authentic Thai tea flavor with premium dairy expertise. The collaboration reflected the fusion of Thai heritage and modern creativity.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Hosts “Amazing Thailand Mid-Autumn Night 2025” with Cremo x True, Celebrating 50 Years of China–Thailand Relations
Cremo also partnered with True and 7-Eleven on a travel-friendly promotion available until November 2025, offering added convenience for tourists visiting Thailand.
Adding to the festive mood, Billkin, Cremo’s brand ambassador, gave a special performance that delighted the audience and shared warm Mid-Autumn greetings, creating a memorable finale to the evening.
The event provided a platform for international brands like Cremo to showcase their innovation and product excellence. Through continuous innovation, Cremo not only meets the evolving needs of consumers but also contributes to cultural exchange between Thailand and China. Looking ahead, Cremo will continue to embrace innovation, deepen international collaboration, and explore new synergies to blend dairy products with local culture, bringing more high-quality and creative offerings to consumers.
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KFin Technologies Limited (“KFintech”) (BSE: 543720) (NSE: KFINTECH), a leading provider of investor and issuer solutions, has completed the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Ascent Fund Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Ascent”) for USD 34.68 million, becoming its sole promoter.
Together as a group, Ascent and KFintech’s global fund administration AUA now stands at over US$340 billion
Ascent, among the fastest-growing global fund administrators, recorded US$17.5 million revenue for the financial year ending July 31, 2025, with a 3-year CAGR of 33%.
This acquisition marks a major step in KFintech’s global expansion, strengthening its position as a technology-driven financial infrastructure company. Together as a group, Ascent and KFintech’s global fund administration AUA now stands at over US$340 billion, enhancing its diversification across asset classes, geographies, and client segments. Ascent and KFintech now operate from over 230 offices in more than 15 countries worldwide, with over 6,700 global workforce including over 1,300 technology experts to drive technology transformation, process optimization, delivery resilience, and cost synergies across markets.
Mr. Sreekanth Nadella, Managing Director and CEO of KFin Technologies, said,
“This acquisition marks a defining step in our evolution into a truly global financial infrastructure company. Ascent’s strong international presence complements our technology and operational excellence. The acquisition lifts our international business contribution from 5% to over 16%, with a target to cross 25% in the near term.”
Mr. Kaushal Mandalia, Co-founder and Group Executive Chairman, Ascent Fund Services, said,
“This partnership unites shared purpose, trust, and passion — a convergence of technology and domain expertise that will redefine fund administration across global markets. It reflects our belief that when two great organizations align in values and vision, the outcome is not addition but amplification — of opportunities, capabilities, and impact. Together, Ascent and KFintech will continue to innovate, empower clients, and set new benchmarks for excellence in fund services worldwide.”
Mr. Jaideep Mukhariya, Co-founder and Group CEO, added,
“This partnership represents a strategic, transformative step in strengthening our position within the industry. The integration strengthens our capabilities to serve clients, expand into new markets, and lead in an increasingly dynamic and competitive landscape.”
Mr. Samuel Chen, Co-founder and Group COO, said,
“This milestone sets the stage for a new era of growth, innovation and customer success. Together, we stand as a greater force in the market, better equipped to accelerate innovation, streamline operations and develop cutting-edge technologies.”
Secures Only ‘One-Stop AI ASIC Solution’ in Korea and Big-Die Design Capability
2025 Q3 Cumulative Revenue Expected to Surpass KRW 90 Billion; Large AI Chip Mass Production Begins, Growth to Accelerate from Q4
Wins Successive AI Chip Design Projects for Global Customers, Expanding into the U.S., China, and Japan
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SEMIFIVE, a global leader in custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) design, announced that it has submitted its securities registration statement to the Financial Services Commission to pursue a KOSDAQ listing.
Through this IPO, SEMIFIVE plans to offer a total of 5.4 million shares. The expected offering price ranges from KRW 21,000 to KRW 24,000 per share, with total proceeds estimated between KRW 113.4 billion and KRW 129.6 billion. The company’s market capitalization is expected to range from KRW 708 billion to KRW 809.2 billion. Following the book-building and subscription processes in November, SEMIFIVE aims to list on the KOSDAQ market within the year. The IPO is underwritten by Samsung Securities and UBS Securities.
AI Inference and HPC-Focused SoC Platform: Custom Semiconductor Design from Data Centers to Edge Devices Founded in 2019, SEMIFIVE is a SoC platform company specializing in AI inference and high-performance computing (HPC) chip design. The company collaborates with leading domestic AI fabless companies such as Rebellion, FuriosaAI, and HyperAccel to develop data center chips, while expanding its design capabilities to edge computing, CXL, autonomous driving, and other applications. Additionally, SEMIFIVE partners with major OEMs to deliver custom solutions for on-device AI, such as vision AI, establishing a diversified product portfolio.
Proving Competitiveness Through ‘One-Stop AI ASIC Solution’ and Big-Die Design Capability SEMIFIVE’s distinctive strengths lie in:
Its ‘one-stop AI ASIC solution’ that covers the entire process from specification definition to design, development, and mass production, and
Its capability to design large chips (big dies) using cutting-edge processes.
The one-stop AI ASIC solution covers the entire chip design process, facilitating faster and more efficient design to meet customers’ needs for speed-to-market and market leadership. SEMIFIVE is the only domestic company capable of executing big-die designs using an end-to-end approach within the Samsung Foundry DSP ecosystem. The company has successfully taped out over 10 big-die projects and has established itself as a key partner in the AI and HPC sectors.
A die is an individual semiconductor chip cut from a wafer. Larger dies can integrate more circuits and functions, making them suitable for high-performance designs such as AI chips. However, due to their design complexity, only a few companies can manage the entire process. Just as Broadcom collaborates with TSMC and secures major contracts with big tech to lead the global custom AI chip market, SEMIFIVE plays a central role in the Samsung Foundry DSP ecosystem, actively collaborating with domestic and global customers.
Another strength of SEMIFIVE is its subsidiary, Analog Bits, which internalizes low-power mixed-signal IP technology within its proprietary design platform. Based in Silicon Valley, Analog Bits supplies core analog IP to global foundries such as Samsung Foundry, TSMC, and Intel, providing essential technologies for advanced semiconductor designs, including sensors and power management. Leveraging this integrated platform, SEMIFIVE is acknowledged as a differentiated partner that provides comprehensive design solutions through diverse IP assets and technologies to customers worldwide.
2025 Q3 Cumulative Revenue Expected to Surpass KRW 90 Billion; Large AI Chip Mass Production Begins, Growth to Accelerate from Q4 SEMIFIVE’s competitiveness has already been demonstrated through its tangible results. The company’s consolidated order intake increased from KRW 57 billion in 2022 to KRW 123.8 billion in 2024, marking an increase of approximately 117%. As of 2025 Q3, cumulative orders have already matched last year’s total, exceeding KRW 120 billion based on preliminary results, indicating consistent growth. Consolidated revenue increased from KRW 72 billion in 2022 to KRW 111.8 billion in 2024, and cumulative Q3 2025 revenue is expected to exceed KRW 90 billion according to preliminary estimates.
SEMIFIVE’s AI ASIC business model generates revenue primarily after development projects are completed and transition into mass production. By consistently repeating the cycle of new chip development and mass production throughout the product lifecycle, the company has established a stable and sustainable foundation for growth.
Large-scale projects currently being developed with Samsung Foundry’s 2 nm, 4 nm, 5 nm, 8 nm, and 14 nm processes are set to enter mass production sequentially this year. These projects include on-device AI chips for domestic conglomerates with secure captive markets and promising AI accelerator projects, expected to boost revenue growth from 2026.
Expanding Rapidly Worldwide, including in the U.S., China, and Japan Building on its domestic achievements, SEMIFIVE has secured successive AI chip design projects for global customers in the U.S., China, and Japan since 2025, achieving notable results overseas. The company currently collaborates with around 70 customers, rapidly strengthening its role in the global supply chain and utilizing its distinctive strengths to drive robust growth.
Leading Advanced 4nm Chiplet Technology Through Collaboration with Arm and Samsung Foundry SEMIFIVE is intensifying its R&D investments to improve the scalability of its existing SoC platform and strengthen its competitiveness in next-generation AI chip design. As an official Arm Total Design (ATD) partner of the global semiconductor IP leader Arm, SEMIFIVE is developing the ‘Premier’ CPU chiplet platform based on Arm architecture using Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process (SF4X). Chiplets integrate function-specific chips, such as computing and memory, onto a single substrate, gaining attention for their role in high-performance and low-power semiconductor design fields.
Use of IPO Proceeds The proceeds obtained from IPO will be allocated to:
Enhancing engineering expertise in Southeast Asia to facilitate project implementation,
Acquiring next-generation IP companies to internalize advanced AI semiconductor technologies, and
Establishing a solid operational base for mass production, ensuring sustainable growth in the medium to long term.
Brandon Cho, CEO and co-founder of SEMIFIVE, said, “SEMIFIVE is the only domestic AI ASIC specialist capable of delivering end-to-end design and large-die development services based on Samsung Foundry’s leading-edge processes, establishing a differentiated position. Through this IPO, we aim to proactively strengthen our technological leadership, expand globally, contribute to innovation in the K-semiconductor ecosystem, and grow into a globally competitive company.”
[SEMIFIVE IPO Summary]
Shares to be offered: 5,400,000
Price per share: KRW 21,000 – 24,000
Estimated total proceeds: KRW 113.4 billion – 129.6 billion
About SEMIFIVE SEMIFIVE is the pioneer of platform based SoC design, working with customers to implement innovative ideas into custom silicon in the most efficient way. Our SoC platforms offer a powerful springboard for new chip designs and leverage configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated key IP pools. We offer comprehensive spec-to-system capabilities with end-to-end solutions so that custom SoCs can be realized faster, with reduced cost and risks for key applications such as data center or AI-enabled IoT. With a strong partnership with Samsung Foundry as a leading SAFETM DSP partner, as well as the larger ecosystem, SEMIFIVE provides a one-stop shop solution for any SoC design needs. For more information, please visit www.semifive.com
Five new Vienna properties more than double Ascott’s portfolio in the city
Somerset and lyf debut in Seville as part of landmark Lagoon City resort development
lyf Gambetta Paris opens, becoming the third operational lyf in Europe as the brand grows to eight properties continent-wide
The Unlimited Collection enters Europe with three distinctive properties offering culturally immersive stays in Edinburgh, Dublin and Leicester
SINGAPORE & PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2025 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has signed seven new properties through franchise and management agreements totalling nearly 1,100 units across Vienna and Seville, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing European expansion. These additions will expand Ascott’s European portfolio to 64 properties with nearly 8,500 units across 26 cities in 10 countries, including both operational and pipeline properties. Globally, Ascott’s portfolio now totals over 1,000 properties with over 175,000 units.
The Ascott Limited has strengthened its partnership with VIE Trust Real Estate Group by signing five new properties in Vienna. This milestone adds over 750 units across multiple Ascott brands to its growing portfolio in the Austrian capital.
The signings were announced at the official opening of lyf Gambetta Paris, Ascott’s first lyf property in France. Following a successful soft launch, the property has generated positive guest feedback and built an engaged community, demonstrating the rising appeal of the experience-led social living brand, now with eight properties across Europe, both operational and in development. The opening builds on strong operational momentum across Ascott’s European portfolio, with three properties under The Unlimited Collection brand launched in recent months and four lyf openings coming next year.
Mr Kevin Goh, Chief Executive Officer, Ascott, said: “Europe is a cornerstone of Ascott’s global growth strategy, offering a resilient, high-yield market underpinned by strong tourism fundamentals and fragmented supply, where a significant portion of quality assets remain unbranded. Our expansion in Vienna, entry into Seville and growing lyf and The Unlimited Collection presence in Europe reflect the increasing demand from property owners and investors for trusted operators with global scale, proven brand architecture and robust distribution capabilities. By deepening Ascott’s asset-light model in Europe through franchise and management agreements, we are scaling efficiently while building long-term brand equity across one of the world’s most attractive hospitality markets.”
Expanding through Strategic Partnerships in Vienna and Seville The five new signings in Vienna deepen Ascott’s partnership with property developer VIE Trust Real Estate Group, with whom it already partners on three properties: Citadines South Vienna, lyf Schönbrunn Vienna and Somerset Schönbrunn Vienna. They will add 750 units across various brands to Ascott’s portfolio in Vienna, including a second lyf-branded property opening by end-2026. Located in the city’s 15th district, the upcoming 150-unit lyf property is conveniently adjacent to the train station offering connections to major international and regional destinations, with seamless access to a shopping centre. These additions will bring Ascott’s Vienna portfolio to nine properties totalling nearly 1,400 units, strengthening its position as one of the city’s leading international hospitality operators.
Meanwhile, the two Seville signings extend Ascott’s partnership with real estate developer Forty Management SA, with whom it is also managing a project under The Crest Collection in Bucharest. The two properties – a 250-unit lyf and a 120-unit Somerset – will be part of the 12.5-hectare mixed-use mega project Lagoon City Seville anchored by an 18,000-square-metre man-made crystalline lagoon surrounded by beaches. Located just 10 minutes from Seville’s city centre in an affluent area and adjacent to an 18-hole golf course, the resort development addresses the city’s lack of coastal access despite its hot, dry climate. Besides the lyf and Somerset properties managed by Ascott, the resort development will include residential apartments and villas, a convention centre and many recreational amenities, restaurants and bars. Scheduled to open at the end of 2028, the two Seville properties mark Ascott’s first beachside resort project in Europe and will expand the company’s Spanish portfolio from a single property in Barcelona (Citadines Ramblas Barcelona) to three properties with over 500 units.
Mr Lee Ngor Houai, Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia and China, Ascott, said: “The momentum across our European portfolio reflects a disciplined expansion strategy focused on destinations where quality accommodation meets authentic demand. From lyf’s experience-led social living spaces to The Unlimited Collection’s culturally rooted hotels and our established Citadines, Somerset and The Crest Collection brands, each has a clear identity yet remains adaptable across formats and traveller segments. Our multi-typology brand strategy enables us to deploy brands across diverse formats, from urban centres to resort destinations, expanding our reach while maintaining brand integrity. Whether in gateway cities or emerging leisure destinations, we remain committed to creating stay experiences that connect guests meaningfully to the places and communities they visit.”
lyf Brand Gains Momentum Across Europe lyf Gambetta Paris celebrated its official opening on 16 October 2025, marking the brand’s French debut. Located in the Gambetta neighbourhood of the 20th arrondissement, the 140-unit property is the third lyf property to open in Europe, following lyf East Frankfurt and lyf Schönbrunn Vienna. Since its soft launch in June 2025, lyf Gambetta Paris has cultivated a vibrant guest community with curated weekly community events. The property features lyf’s signature social spaces including the Connect coworking area, Bond shared kitchen, Burn social gym, and the All Together villa with a private garden that accommodates up to six guests. The transformation of this former early 20th-century printing house into a vibrant social living hub is complemented by partnerships with neighbourhood artisans and businesses that connect guests with authentic Parisian culture.
Located in the vibrant Gambetta neighbourhood of Paris’ 20th arrondissement, lyf Gambetta Paris is the first lyf-branded property to launch in France and the third to open in Europe.
Building on this momentum, Ascott will open four lyf properties in 2026 – a second property in Vienna and three in the UK. lyf Chelsea London, slated to open in 2Q 2026, will transform the existing 232-unit Stamford Bridge Hotel London within the grounds of Chelsea Football Club. Located just five minutes from Fulham Broadway station with access to Central London’s West End, museums and shopping districts, the property will reimagine existing dining and social spaces into vibrant community hubs. Through Ascott’s partnership as Chelsea FC’s Official Hotels Partner, the property will give fans and Ascott Star Rewards members unprecedented access to the club’s world, creating an immersive experience within one of football’s most storied venues. lyf will then expand to Manchester and Glasgow in the later part of 2026, establishing the brand’s presence across some of the UK’s most dynamic urban centres.
The Unlimited Collection Debuts in Europe Complementing lyf’s growth, Ascott is also building The Unlimited Collection across Europe. Following a brand refresh in August 2024, The Unlimited Collection has entered Europe with three distinctive properties in culturally rich destinations. Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, located on Edinburgh’s renowned Princes Street, became the first addition in September 2024. Offering 169 rooms and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, the hotel seamlessly weaves the Scottish capital’s storied literary and whisky heritage throughout the guest experience.
Located on Edinburgh’s iconic Princes Street, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection offers 169 rooms, many with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle.
In August 2025, the 136-room Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection on Dublin’s Fleet Street joined the brand, immersing guests in the city’s legendary music scene through its iconic Buskers Bar – featuring live contemporary music daily and cocktail-making classes – and the award-winning Buskers on the Ball sports bar. The hotel sits amid the Temple Bar district’s cobbled streets, galleries and vibrant pub culture, with easy access to landmarks like Dublin Castle and the National Gallery of Ireland.
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection immerses guests in Dublin’s legendary music scene with its iconic Buskers Bar (pictured), offering live contemporary music and cocktail-making classes. Guests can also enjoy the award-winning Buskers on the Ball sports bar for a lively experience.
Coming next, The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection is scheduled to reopen before end-2025 with 104 individually designed rooms following a transformation that honours the historic property’s Art Deco grandeur and theatrical legacy. As the only hotel built in the 1900s remaining in Leicester, the property features the city’s largest historic ballroom, The Kings Hall, which once hosted His Majesty The King, the Queen Mother and Winston Churchill, and can accommodate up to 300 guests. From the theatrical Grand Hour cocktail ritual to the Leicester Grand Tea blending local tradition with global flavours, the hotel’s dining experiences celebrate heritage and cultural fusion.
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The Ascott Limited
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is driven by a vision to be the preferred hospitality company, enriching global living with heartfelt experiences. With a portfolio of more than 1,000 properties spanning over 230 cities across more than 40 countries, Ascott’s presence spans Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Its diverse collection of award-winning brands includes Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.
Ascott specialises in managing and franchising a wide range of lodging options, including serviced residences, hotels, resorts, social living properties and branded residences, catering to the varying needs and preferences of global travellers. Through the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and curated experiences, enhancing every aspect of their travel journey.
As a wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott generates fee-related earnings by leveraging its expertise in both lodging management and investment management. It also drives the expansion of funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.
Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 13 August 2025, CLI had S$117 billion of funds under management. CLI holds stakes in eight listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in demographics, disruption and digitalisation-themed strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres, private credit and special opportunities.
CLI aims to scale its fund management, lodging management and commercial management businesses globally and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand Group’s development arm. In 2025, CapitaLand Group celebrates 25 years of excellence in real estate and continues to innovate and shape the industry.
As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
Members of the LGBTQ community carry a rainbow flag during a pride parade in Bangkok on June 1, 2025. (Photo by Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP)
Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community, with the Trans Wellbeing Charter set to be unveiled on 31 March 2026, coinciding with International Transgender Day of Visibility.
BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (the “Company” or “New Oriental”) (NYSE: EDU and SEHK: 9901), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will hold an annual general meeting (the “AGM”) of shareholders (the “Notice of AGM”) at No. 6 Hai Dian Zhong Street Haidian District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China on November 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., local time. Holders of record of common shares of the Company at the close of business on the October 16, 2025 (Hong Kong time) are entitled to notice of, to attend and vote at, the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of the Company’s American depositary shares (“ADSs”) as of the close of business on October 16, 2025, New York time who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying common shares must act through the depositary of the Company’s ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.
The board of directors of New Oriental recommends that shareholders and holders of ADSs vote in favor of the resolution set out in the Notice of AGM. The Notice of AGM and form of proxy for the AGM are available on the Company’s website at http://investor.neworiental.org.
You may obtain an electronic copy of the Company’s annual report, free of charge, from the Company’s website at http://investor.neworiental.org, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov or from The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s website at www.hkexnews.hk.
About New Oriental
New Oriental is a provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental’s program, service and product offerings mainly consist of educational services and test preparation courses, private label products and livestreaming e-commerce, and overseas study consulting services. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK), respectively. New Oriental’s ADSs, each of which represents ten common shares, are listed and traded on the NYSE. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.
The road connecting Sikhai and Sikeut in Vientiane Capital was beingupgraded in 2024. This image is used for representational purpose only.
Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of LAK 20.91 billion (around USD 1 million), supported by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said
The projects, announced by Vientiane Capital Transport Deputy Director Thavixay Xaipaseuth on 14 October, target key routes severely damaged by heavy rainfall during the recent rainy season.
The largest share is expected to go to Route 13 South from Donnoun Roundabout to KM 21, receiving LAK 8.77 billion (approximately USD 418,000).
Another LAK 8.33 billion (about USD 396,000) will be spent on Route 11 North, from Sikhai intersection to Pakchanh bridge.
Two additional projects focus on Route 10, covering sections from Thangon Bridge to the Vientiane Province border, and from Donnoun Roundabout to Thangon Bridge.
Road 450 from Dongdok Intersection to Thanaleng Village in Hatsayfong district will also be part of the renovation project.
According to Thavixay, these projects aim to improve traffic safety, enhance mobility, and repair extensive road damage. Ongoing inspections have revealed further deterioration across several routes, prompting the department to request an additional LAK 4.99 billion (approximately USD 238,000) to ensure complete restoration.
Thavixay urged residents to exercise caution and cooperate with repair crews to facilitate smooth and timely completion of the work.
In total, the city’s public works department has proposed a LAK 279 billion (USD 13.29 million) budget for 2025 to fix and upgrade 152 projects across both urban and outlying districts.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8Wonder has officially announced that global superstar Alicia Keys will be the headline international artist at the mega music festival “8Wonder Winter 2025: Symphony of Stars,” taking place on December 6 at the Vietnam Exposition Center (Cầu Tứ Liên Road, Đông Anh, Hanoi). Alongside the huge announcement the festival will feature an impressive lineup of renowned artists from Vietnam and abroad, creating a diverse musical journey where every emotion is touched and every moment becomes unforgettable.
Alicia Keys, a 17-time Grammy Award winner, is one of the most influential icons in contemporary music. Beyond her role as a singer, songwriter, and producer, she is also an author, entrepreneur, actress, activist, and a powerful voice for the global women’s movement. As co-founder of She Is The Music, Alicia has championed gender equality and helped reshape the music industry.
From her debut album Songs in A Minor (2001), Alicia Keys quickly rose to international stardom. With over 65 million records sold, 5 billion streams, and timeless hits such as Fallin’, If I Ain’t Got You, Empire State of Mind, and Girl on Fire, she has become a defining voice of modern R&B. The RIAA has recognized her as the top R&B female artist of the millennium, with more than 37 million digital singles and 20 million albums sold in the US alone. Her iconic singles Empire State of Mind and No One have both achieved RIAA Diamond certification, each surpassing 10 million copies sold.
Her success extends far beyond the stage. Alicia is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir More Myself: A Journey and the creator of the graphic novel Girl On Fire. Critically acclaimed HELL’S KITCHEN, the original stage-musical Keys worked diligently on to create for 13 years, opened in 2024 and has subsequently received 13 Tony Award nominations, two Tony wins and a 2025 GRAMMY® Award.
Alicia Keys has inspired millions around the globe with her creativity, authenticity, and uplifting energy. With 17 Grammy Awards, countless sold-out world tours, and a lasting impact on music and culture, she stands as a symbol of female empowerment, artistry, and innovation. Aligned with Alicia’s mission, this year for the first time there will be a donation made to help local charities who specialise in supporting, educating and providing for vulnerable and marginalised youth.
Alongside Alicia Keys and other international artists, “Symphony of Stars” will also feature some of Vietnam’s most outstanding musical talents: Văn Mai Hương, HIEUTHUHAI, and the band Maydays. Three artists, three distinct personalities – together, they form a bridge between memory and the present, Vietnamese spirit and the global music stage, contributing to bringing Vietnamese music confidently to the world.
With Alicia Keys and a lineup of top-tier domestic and international stars, 8Wonder Winter 2025 promises an extraordinary artistic journey where emotions soar and every moment becomes a lasting memory.
In just a short time, 8Wonder has redefined Vietnam’s entertainment scene with continent-scale music festivals that have brought legendary acts such as Maroon 5, Charlie Puth, Imagine Dragons, J Balvin, The Kid Laroi, and DPR Ian to Vietnamese audiences. Each festival has delivered first-of-its-kind experiences in Vietnam, setting new benchmarks for scale, quality, and emotional impact. From Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, 8Wonder has transformed iconic destinations into vibrant music capitals where fans can immerse themselves in spectacular festival atmospheres that transcend geography and culture.
By continuously bringing world-class music icons to Vietnam, 8Wonder, Vingroup’s mega music festival brand, has established itself as a leader in the regional entertainment industry, showcasing world-class organizational capabilities and a visionary approach. These events not only set new standards for experiencing the arts, but also spark creativity, inspire ambition among younger generations, and strengthen Vietnam’s position on the global entertainment map.
8Wonder Winter 2025 – Symphony of Stars marks the fifth season of the 8Wonder music festival series, continuing to bring world-class musical experiences to Vietnam and creating an unforgettable night of international-caliber artistry.
Ticket sales will open in two phases:
Phase 1 – Early access for VinClub members: From 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM on October 21, 2025, featuring exclusive privileges such as up to 15% Vpoint bonus, Meet & Greet opportunities with artists, complimentary drinks, and a dedicated check-in lane.
Phase 2 – Public sale: Starting from October 24, 2025, with official ticket prices ranging from VND 1,600,000 to 20,000,000, offering a variety of seating options: From the luxurious Skybox & VVIP zones, the premium VIP Zonewith prime viewing angles, to the vibrant Standing Zone near the stage, ensuring an immersive musical experience from every spot in the arena.
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