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Tomorrowland 2025: Overcoming Adversity with Unity

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tomorrowland is more than just a music festival – it’s a global gathering where hundreds of thousands of “People of Tomorrow” return to Boom, Belgium each summer to celebrate electronic music, creativity, and connection. Its guiding spirit – Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever – has long symbolized collective unity.

In 2025, that spirit was truly tested. Just days before opening, an unexpected fire severely damaged the iconic Orbyz Mainstage, raising serious concerns about whether the event could proceed. With crews already on site and attendees from around the world on the way, the challenge was immense.

PIXELSCREEN.eu, Tomorrowland’s trusted production company, took the lead in on-site coordination and visual recovery. Backed by INFiLED’s technical expertise and other suppliers, the team worked efficiently to minimize visual disruption and preserve the festival’s immersive atmosphere.

This story is not about one company – it’s about what happens when a production community refuses to let the music stop. From emergency reconstruction to visual continuity, and from the Mainstage to other immersive venues, everyone played a part. This is how Tomorrowland 2025 became unity in action.

Rebuilding the Heart of the Festival

The Orbyz Mainstage at Tomorrowland 2025 was envisioned as a cosmic glacier – towering over 50 m tall and 140 m wide, with glowing surfaces and crystalline forms that defined the festival’s visual centerpiece.

During a final pyrotechnic rehearsal, flames erupted within the structure. Fortunately, no one was injured, but nearly 75% of the Mainstage was destroyed – yet cancellation was never an option. Organizers released a statement mourning the loss of “a living, breathing world” while reaffirming their commitment to press on.

PIXELSCREEN.eu immediately coordinated recovery efforts. As CEO Frank Verstraeten later recalled, “The original Mainstage was destroyed by fire, and we had less than 24 hours to rebuild. This was only possible with equipment that was extremely reliable and could be installed very quickly.”

Within a very tight window, on-site teams reassembled a clean, modern substitute Mainstage – 8 m high and 70 m wide – using nearly 700 LED cabinets. The rebuild required logistical precision and technical flexibility, supported by features such as:

  • Magnesium-alloy frames provide rigidity and stability for precise, repeatable setup.
  • Magnet-assisted assembly enables quick, effortless installation.
  • Positioning pins ensure fast, accurate alignment.
  • Fast-lock system allows one-hand operation for instant locking.
  • AR Series touring carts offer robust storage and transport, in single or double-stack sizes, fitting standard trucks.

Tomorrowland 2025
Tomorrowland 2025

Hundreds of panels went up within hours. The installation, paired with NovaStar‘s COEX 5G control system, which supports 5G signal transmission, allowed the control crew to adjust visual output to fit the improvised stage layout, keeping everything running smoothly. Though simpler in form, the rebuilt stage still delivered full sensory impact – vibrant screens, synced lighting, and powerful sound – proving Tomorrowland’s spirit remained undimmed.

Beyond the Mainstage – Visual Continuity Across the Festival

Even as crews worked tirelessly on Orbyz, dozens of stages across the festival continued delivering immersive experiences powered by LED visuals and tight execution.

  • Freedom Stage

The Freedom Stage was among the most technically ambitious. Known for its vast enclosed design, the 2025 edition featured the “Floating Sky” – a kinetic LED ceiling installation that shifted shape and light above the crowd. Built using INFiLED’s lightweight and transparent AMT panels featuring 70% transparency and a triangular module layout, the structure delivered layered visuals while allowing stage lighting, wind, and sound to pass through. The result was a mesmerizing, space-like ambiance that transformed continuously throughout each set.

Freedom Stage
Freedom Stage

  • The Great Library

A recently redesigned domed venue, The Great Library used curved LED screens integrated along its arches and backdrop to display animated visuals and live camera feeds. Built with INFiLED’s AR panels – capable of ±10° cabinet curvature – the installation wrapped seamlessly around the dome, creating an intimate and cinematic atmosphere.

The Great Library
The Great Library

  • CORE Stage

Tucked into Tomorrowland’s forested area, the CORE stage returned in 2025 with a distinctive visual identity – a large, split-face screen centerpiece surrounded by natural scenery. The immersive design offered a meditative counterpoint to the adrenaline-fueled main areas.

CORE Stage
CORE Stage

This widespread deployment underscored the role LED visuals played – not as mere decoration, but as a binding agent across Tomorrowland’s production fabric. Throughout the weekends, the show never paused – and the visual magic never faded.

A Triumph of Unity

“PIXELSCREEN.eu has been exclusively providing all video screens for Tomorrowland for 22 years, non-stop,” said Frank Verstraeten.

Tomorrowland 2025 will be remembered not for the fire, but for how the event came together. In a very short time, engineers, crews, designers, and planners rebuilt what months had built, proving that unity and shared purpose can overcome any disruption.

Unite Forever” – that wasn’t just words on a screen. In 2025, it became living proof.

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Meiji Sweets Ambassador FRUITS ZIPPER Promotes Meiji Gummy “Poifull” in Taipei on First Day of Group’s Asia Tour

– Poifull Handed Out to Fans to Make Their Day “A Little Happier” –

TOKYO, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Meiji Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, collaborates with the seven-member idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, which is Meiji Sweets Ambassador, on the groups first Asia Tour called “FRUITS ZIPPER 1st ASIA TOUR 2025.” Their aim for the world from Harajuku, Tokyo, is based on the same passion with the company’s hope to help people around the world feel their daily life “a little bit happier.” On October 8 (Wed.), at the group’s concert venue in Taipei, Taiwan, the company aired a promotional video and handed out Poifull, small-sized sugar-coated gummies, to all fans at the site.

Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202510147075?p=images 

In front of a panel featuring the autographs of the FRUITS ZIPPER members, a large number of fans gathered and took pictures with Poifull in their hands. The company found the venue had a vibrant atmosphere.

Mana Manaka of FRUITS ZIPPER said, “I found a lot of Meiji products at convenience stores in Taipei. Id never seen some of them in Japan and it was really fun to see them. In Japan, there are many more Meiji sweets products. Among them, Poifull, with its happy look and taste, can be carried easily and shared. So I hope everyone enjoys Poifull with their friends.” She also expressed her enthusiasm about promoting Meiji products abroad as a “Meiji Sweets Ambassador.”

Free samples of Poifull will also be handed out at the following concert venues in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, South Korea.

FRUITS ZIPPER 1st ASIA TOUR 2025 Schedule
October 8 (Wed.) Taipei
November 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.) Shanghai
November 29 (Sat.) Seoul

About Poifull

The joyful, soft-textured gummy Poifull is a power source that can help everyone smile. There are four popular flavors in one packet: raspberry, lemon, green apple and grape.

Official websites:
https://www.meiji.co.jp/sweets/candy_gum/poifull/
https://www.meiji.com/global/ 

JNJ International Accelerates Global Expansion with KOTRA: Launches Buyer Discovery Project in Five Countries

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JNJ International, a global automotive parts distributor, is accelerating its global market expansion.

Centered on Hyundai and Kia Genuine Parts, the company has established stable supply chains across major regions and is now working with KOTRA on a new buyer discovery project across five countries to strengthen its global partnership network.

Founded in 2023, JNJ International specializes in the distribution and export of Hyundai and Kia Genuine Parts, along with various aftermarket products, to partners in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

Through this project, the company aims to build long-term partnerships with leading distributors in each region and enhance the global reputation of Korean automotive parts.

JNJ plans to continue expanding its brand presence by participating in international trade fairs, developing new partnerships, and building a more efficient logistics infrastructure for stable supply operations.

RAVEN2, NETMARBLE’S BRUTAL DARK FANTASY MMORPG, ENTERS FINAL COUNTDOWN TO GLOBAL LAUNCH

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, is gearing up for the global launch of its ultimate dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2, which will officially launch on October 22 at 1AM (UTC) for both mobile and PC platforms. Pre-download begins October 21 at 3AM (UTC).

Raven2 will be available in 150 countries and support 16 languages, ranging from English, Thai to French, Indonesian, and more. The global version of Raven2 will have three major regions: North America, Southeast Asia & Oceania, and Europe, and each region includes two Worlds and twelve servers, with players free to select any server within their region. 

To celebrate the launch, Raven2 is hosting a special event offering Crystals. Players can earn Crystals by simply leveling up, while the top 100 players per server will compete for one million Crystals. A special tax fund of one million Crystals will be pre-deposited into each server’s Market, claimable through the guild activity. 

Players can still pre-register on Google Play and the App Store, or wishlist the game on the Epic Games Store. Pre-registered players will receive exclusive rewards including a heroic grade Holy Garment and a special package. 

Powered by Unreal Engine, Raven2 showcases unrivaled graphics, and a vast universe set in a dark fantasy realm where players become a member of the Special Corps bearing the “Cursed Stigma.” As they investigate strange and perilous phenomena unfolding across the world, they embark on a journey to vanquish demons and uncover the secrets behind the world’s fate. Raven2‘s large-scale guild-based battles are all hallmarks of a truly immersive, high-quality MMORPG experience. 

For more information, visit the official website and follow Raven2 on YouTube, Facebook, and Discord to stay updated. 

About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

SIMAGIC at SimRacing Expo 2025: A Triple Reveal

SIMAGIC Showcases Next-Generation Simulation at SimRacing Expo 2025
October 17–19, 2025 | Hall 3, Booth BC6 | Messe Dortmund, Germany

DORTMUND, Germany, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SIMAGIC, a global leader in high-performance sim racing hardware, is set to make a major impact at SimRacing Expo 2025 with its most comprehensive showcase to date. From October 17–19, visitors can explore cutting-edge products, take part in on-site competitions, and meet some of the most recognized creators in the sim racing community.

SIMAGIC at SimRacing Expo 2025
SIMAGIC at SimRacing Expo 2025

A Showcase of Innovation
At the heart of the booth, SIMAGIC will unveil its latest technologies — including the P700 Pedals, EVO Ultra Wheelbase, and the Zeus Formula Steering Wheel. Each product embodies the brand’s pursuit of realism, precision, and modular versatility, offering racers an unprecedented level of control and immersion.

Special Guests: Super GT and Jackzer
Fans will have the chance to meet two of the scene’s most influential voices.

Super GT (Steve) — Known globally for his blend of humor, high-level racing, and real-world competition in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), he brings unique insights into the connection between simulation and motorsport.

Jackzer — Recognized for his authenticity and engaging approach to iRacing content, Jack’s focus on sim racing psychology and driver mindset adds a refreshing new perspective for enthusiasts.

Time Attack Challenge: Race. Compete. Win.
Visitors can test their skill behind the wheel in the SIMAGIC Time Attack Challenge. The fastest laps of the weekend will earn exclusive SIMAGIC prizes, with a live leaderboard tracking every contender throughout the event.

Live Content & Interactive Experiences
The excitement doesn’t stop at the booth. Portions of the event will be streamed live, featuring behind-the-scenes moments, commentary, and guest appearances from creators and SIMAGIC engineers.

Join the Experience
Whether you’re a competitive racer, content creator, or first-time visitor, Hall 3, Booth BC6 is the destination for anyone passionate about sim racing innovation. Experience the technology shaping the future of virtual motorsport — only with SIMAGIC.

Keep Racing.

/C O R R E C T I O N — Siemens Healthineers/

In the news release, NUH And NUS Launch New Molecular Imaging And Theranostic Centre To Strengthen Patient Care And Research, issued 16-Oct-2025 by Siemens Healthineers over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline and 1st paragraph have been updated; all instances of Molecular Imaging and Theranostic Centre have been updated to Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Centre; all instances of NUS CIRC have been updated to NUS Medicine. The complete, corrected release follows:

NUH And NUS Launch New Molecular Imaging And Theranostics Centre To Strengthen Patient Care And Research

  • Powered by Singapore’s first next-generation total-body PET/CT system, the new facility aims to transform diagnostics, treatment and research in cancer and beyond

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National University Hospital (NUH) and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicinehave jointly launched the Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Centre, a novel integrated clinical, education, research & development facility that brings together advanced diagnostics, targeted therapy and pioneering research. This landmark development is set to transform the way diseases such as cancer are diagnosed, treated and studied, positioning Singapore at the forefront of molecular imaging in Asia.

At the heart of the new centre is Singapore’s first total-body PET/CT (Hybrid Positron Emission Tomography and Computer Tomography) system launched in partnership with Siemens Healthineers, located at the NUH Medical Centre. The next-generation scanner sets a new benchmark in advanced medical imaging and a major step forward in enhancing patient care.

A game-changer for patient care

The total-body PET/CT system represents a significant advancement over traditional PET/CT systems, offering a range of unique benefits to patients that go beyond what conventional PET/CT systems can offer:

Parameters

Total-Body
PET/CT

Conventional
PET/CT

Benefits to Patients

Detection
Sensitivity

~171 cps/kBq

~23 cps/kBq*

More detailed and
accurate diagnostic
information due to ~8
times better detection
sensitivity

Scan Speed

< 5 minutes

8 – 15 minutes

Up to one-third time
savings for patients
undergoing the
PET/CT procedure

Scan Comfort

A single bed
position
(continuous bed
motion)

6 – 14 bed
positions

Only a single patient
position is needed to
acquire images, as the
system enables
continuous bed motion
throughout scan, leading
to better patient comfort.

Scan Throughput

 

Up to 6 patients /
hour

~3 patients / hour

Shorter wait times for
patients due to higher
scanner capacity

Scan Field of

View

106 cm

~25 cm

Greater efficiency due to
wider scanning area, with
> 4 times coverage

Radiation Dose

Up to 80%
reduction

~3.5 to 5 mSv**

Lower exposure to
radiation for patients

Radiotracer Dose

Up to 50%
reduction

6 mCi***

*Counts per second per kilo Bequerel = how many counts of the injected activity are detected

**mSv is an ionising radiation dose measurement unit on health risk to the human body

***mCi is the measurement unit on the amount of radioactivity present

“Total-body PET/CT allows us to capture the whole body in a single bed scan with unmatched clarity,” said Professor Khong Pek Lan, Head & Senior Consultant, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, NUH, and Head, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, NUS Medicine. Professor Khong is also the Director of the NUS Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC), based at NUS Medicine.

“Patients benefit from faster, safer and more precise diagnoses, while our clinicians can harness these insights to explore innovative therapies more effectively. This is a step forward in personalised medicine.”

Unlocking new frontiers in research

Beyond direct patient care, the new centre will also act as a research powerhouse. Researchers now have the capability to observe the real-time movement of tracers throughout the entire body using advanced total-body PET/CT technology. This opens new possibilities for validating next-generation diagnostics and therapies, advancing theranostics – a fast-emerging field that combines diagnostic imaging with targeted therapy. 

Theranostics enables clinicians to first identify disease using a specific diagnostic tracer, and to deliver targeted radiation directly to the very same cancer cells, once suitable molecular targets are identified. This serves to destroy them while sparing most of the healthy tissues.

The ability to conduct such comprehensive studies within a clinical setting will accelerate the development of practice-changing approaches that could become future standards of care. It also strengthens Singapore’s position as a hub for global collaborations and translational research.

NUH, NUS Medicine and industry partner Siemens Healthineers have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework, with the aim of improving patient outcomes through clinical diagnostics, translational research and technological innovations. Together, the partners aim to ensure that the new centre not only benefits patients in Singapore but also drives scientific advancement across Asia.

“Siemens Healthineers is proud to partner NUH and NUS Medicine to launch Singapore’s first total-body PET/CT system, which enables faster, safer, and more accurate diagnostics, while unlocking new frontiers in theranostics and translational research, and shaping the future of healthcare in Singapore and across Asia,” said Ms Siow Ai Li, Managing Director, Siemens Healthineers Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

Expected to be operational by early November, the total-body PET/CT scanner will serve around 2,900 patients per year, while also supporting a wide range of clinical trials and research programmes.

The new Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Centre represents a seamless integration between clinical practice and research within the same facility, fostering greater synergy for the benefit of patient care and scientific advancement. Backed by a robust academic and clinical ecosystem, the collaboration will also drive translational research, provide specialised training, and spearhead regional outreach initiatives.

This press release and a press picture is available at
https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-sg/press-room/press-releases-sg/shs-nuh-nus-mousigning

The product/features mentioned in this press release is/are not commercially available in all countries. Due to regulatory reasons their future availability cannot be guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens organization for further details. The product and features mentioned in this press release are meant for healthcare professionals only.

Siemens Healthineers AG (listed in Frankfurt, Germany: SHL) pioneers breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. The company is a global provider of healthcare equipment, solutions and services, with activities in more than 180 countries and direct representation in more than 70. The group comprises Siemens Healthineers AG, listed as SHL in Frankfurt, Germany, and its subsidiaries. As a leading medical technology company, Siemens Healthineers is committed to improving access to healthcare for underserved communities worldwide and is striving to overcome the most threatening diseases. The company is principally active in the areas of imaging, diagnostics, cancer care and minimally invasive therapies, augmented by digital technology and artificial intelligence. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, Siemens Healthineers had approximately 72,000 employees worldwide and generated revenue of around €22.4 billion. Further information is available at www.siemens-healthineers.com.

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital. While the hospital at Kent Ridge first received its patients on 24 June 1985, our legacy started from 1905, the date of the founding of what is today the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. NUH is the principal teaching hospital of the medical school. Our unique identity as a university hospital is a key attraction for healthcare professionals who aspire to do more than practise tertiary medical care. We offer an environment where research and teaching are an integral part of medicine, and continue to shape medicine and transform care for the community we care for.

We are an academic medical centre with over 1,200 beds, serving more than one million patients a year with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties. NUH is the only public and not-for-profit hospital in Singapore to provide trusted care for adults, women and children under one roof, including the only paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme in the country. The NUH is a key member of the National University Health System (NUHS), one of three public healthcare clusters in Singapore. For more information, visit www.nuh.com.sg

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties, and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments, and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research, and cybersecurity. For more information on NUS, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/

The NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) is Singapore’s first and largest medical school. Our enduring mission centres on nurturing highly competent, values-driven, and inspired healthcare professionals to transform the practice of medicine and improve health around the world. Through a dynamic and future-oriented five-year curriculum that is inter-disciplinary and inter-professional in nature, our students undergo a holistic learning experience that exposes them to multiple facets of healthcare and prepares them to become visionary leaders and compassionate doctors and nurses of tomorrow. Since the School’s founding in 1905, more than 12,000 graduates have passed through our doors.

In our pursuit of health for all, our strategic research programmes focus on innovative, cutting-edge biomedical research with collaborators around the world to deliver high impact solutions to benefit human lives. The School is the oldest institution of higher learning in the National University of Singapore and a founding institutional member of the National University Health System. It is one of the leading medical schools in Asia and ranks among the best in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 by subject and the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by subject 2025). For more information about NUS Medicine, please visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/ 

/C O R R E C T I O N — Employment Hero/

In the news release, Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology category at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia awards, issued 16-Oct-2025 by Employment Hero over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph contains hyperlinks rather than plain text as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology category at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia awards awards

SYDNEY, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ben Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Employment Hero, the global authority on employment, has been named Technology category winner at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia awards, recognising his leadership in building one of Australia’s most successful technology companies and transforming how people work. 

“This recognition belongs to the team. They’ve driven our mission with me from day one: to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone on earth. It’s a huge privilege to serve small businesses. They’re under recognised for their contributions globally but we’re very proud to champion them,” said Thompson. 

EY’s program, now in its 25th year in Australia, honours founders who drive progress through purpose, growth and impact. These principles have guided Employment Hero since its inception. What began as a vision to simplify employment for small business owners has grown into a global Employment Operating System that helps companies hire anywhere, pay anytime and engage everyone.

Today, more than 350,000 businesses and 2.5 million employees across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada use Employment Hero. The platform gives small and medium-sized businesses access to tools once reserved for large enterprises.

In 2025, Employment Hero surpassed A$300 million in annual recurring revenue and achieved EBITDA profitability. The company also launched a two-way talent marketplace, and expanded EH Work, an employee superapp that brings career management and financial wellbeing together.

Before launching Employment Hero in 2014, Thompson worked as an employment lawyer, witnessing how small businesses struggled with compliance and administration. That experience sparked the idea for a single digital platform to manage HR, payroll, recruitment and engagement.

Thompson added “I would like to congratulate Laurent Boillon for being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and all category winners. Entrepreneurship is critical to Australia’s prosperity, I’m grateful to EY, the judges and this year’s inspiring finalists who continue to push what’s possible in the technology and founder ecosystem.

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program has recognised exceptional founders for more than 25 years in Australia and over 60 countries worldwide. The program celebrates entrepreneurs who inspire innovation, create jobs and drive inclusive economic growth.

 

Travel Giant Tiket.com Eyes Collaboration in Laos, Cambodia

Indonesian online travel giant tiket.com is setting its sights on Laos and Cambodia (Photo: Dreamstime)

UPDATED on 19 October at 12:54 PM

Jakarta-based online travel platform Tiket.com is exploring opportunities for collaboration and partnership in Laos and Cambodia as part of a broader effort to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia.

While some reports suggested an imminent market entry, the company clarified that it is not launching operations in either country at this stage. Currently, Tiket.com’s platform already lists hotels and flights in Laos and Cambodia, allowing users to book accommodation and travel within both destinations.

Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer Gaery Undarsa said that Tiket.com views Southeast Asia as a single, integrated travel market and remains open to future expansion based on a deeper understanding of local consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Undarsa acknowledged that the smaller size of Laos’ online travel market presents distinct challenges. With only 40–50 percent of the population regularly booking travel online, initial investments in localized platforms may not immediately yield proportional returns.

To address these hurdles, Tiket.com plans to implement targeted strategies focused on local transport options, including bus services, as well as activities and events tailored to each market.

Founded in 2011, Tiket.com now serves over 50 million users and is connected to global travel networks, offering flight bookings, hotel accommodations, and activity packages across multiple countries.

The company’s growing focus on collaboration across the region reflects the expanding role of digital travel platforms in Southeast Asia and the potential for emerging markets like Laos and Cambodia to play a larger part in the regional tourism economy.