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12th Singapore Media Festival Returns with a Celebration of Asian Creativity, Connection, and Impact

  • 55,000+ industry leaders, creator-preneurs, and fans gather in Singapore for 12 days, championing innovation and collaboration
  • Over 120 films from 45+ countries, with Singapore stories taking centre stage
  • Catch the largest-ever tabletop gaming showcase, and pop culture icons from the Power Rangers to local celebrity Jeanette Aw

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 October 2025 – The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns for its 12th edition from 26 November to 7 December 2025, celebrating Asian media that empower, inspire, and connect. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), with four partner events: the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), and Nas Summit (NAS), SMF continues to serve as the place for media professionals, leaders, talents, and consumers to experience diverse innovations, forge industry partnerships, and present Singapore’s world-class content.

From left to right: Don Chen, Senior Principal Consultant, Media Industry Development, Media Industry Group, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA); Thong Kay Wee, Programme Director, Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF); Joyce Chua, Senior Project Manager, RX Global, Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF); Michelle Lim, Founder & CEO of Generation Experience Pte Ltd, event organiser for Singapore Comic Con, Creators Con; Diko Kissimon, Business Director, 1000Media & Nas Daily & Head of Nas Summit; Yvonne Tang, Assistant Chief Executive, Media Industry Group, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA); Veronica Yong, Director of Marketing and New Media, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
From left to right: Don Chen, Senior Principal Consultant, Media Industry Development, Media Industry Group, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA); Thong Kay Wee, Programme Director, Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF); Joyce Chua, Senior Project Manager, RX Global, Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF); Michelle Lim, Founder & CEO of Generation Experience Pte Ltd, event organiser for Singapore Comic Con, Creators Con; Diko Kissimon, Business Director, 1000Media & Nas Daily & Head of Nas Summit; Yvonne Tang, Assistant Chief Executive, Media Industry Group, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA); Veronica Yong, Director of Marketing and New Media, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

2. Ms Yvonne Tang, Assistant Chief Executive, Media Industry Group, IMDA, said, “Asia’s media landscape and creative economy is entering a new chapter: one where creators are storytellers, and entrepreneurs and innovators are shaping how stories are made, shared and experienced. The Singapore Media Festival brings these communities together, from film and television to pop culture, gaming, and the creator economy – to turn creative ideas into intellectual property, and intellectual property into opportunity. As new technology and formats transform the way we create, Singapore continues to nurture new voices, strengthen collaboration across borders and disciplines, and provide the launchpad for stories that empower, inspire, and connect.”

Curating Asian stories, fresh perspectives, and closer fandom moments

3. The 36th edition of SGIFF returns from 26 November to 7 December 2025 with an inspiring lineup of over 120 films from more than 45 countries. The festival opens with Girl, a coming-of-age drama written and directed by Shu Qi in her feature directorial debut. Shu Qi will make an appearance at the opening gala at Sands Theatre, where she will be joined by returning festival ambassador Rebecca Lim. SGIFF will feature world premieres of Sandbox, At Home with Work, and Cendol, celebrating local Singaporean stories, alongside over 30 Made-in-Singapore productions. Festival highlights include Amoeba by Tan Siyou (Singapore), a striking portrait of youth navigating Singapore’s rigid social world, and A Useful Ghost by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, a Singapore-Thailand co-production and winner of the 2025 Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prix.

4. SGCC returns from 5 to 7 December 2025 with its largest edition to date, set to spark inspiring fandom moments. Running alongside SGCC, Bandai Card Game Fest will host six major tabletop tournaments across popular IPs, while Collexi Con will feature a dedicated Pokémon Trading Card Game zone. The MONOPOLY Singapore Championship will also take part in the activities, crowning its top three winners live at the event. Fans can explore exclusive collectibles from S.H. Figuarts, Bandai, Hasbro, Threezero, Blokee, Artgerm × SGCC merchandise drops, and more.

5. This year’s expanded gaming and collectibles zones also bring attendees closer to the creators, studios, and innovators behind their favourite worlds. Fans can meet over 40 global and local pop culture icons, including Pink and Red Power Rangers Erin Cahill and Jason Faunt, renowned illustrator Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, known for his comic book covers for Batgirl, Supergirl, and Harley Quinn, legendary comic artist Simon Bisley, celebrated for his work on DC Comics’ Lobo and Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgment on Gotham; up-and-coming local comic cover and sketch card artist Kangjing, world-famous Transformers comic illustrator Warrick Wong, and the Pokémon Card Game community’s favourite content creators Sunohara and Kouki Saitou.

6. Joining SGCC this year is the Singapore Games Association (SGGA), which will showcase an SG60 Games Exhibition, featuring 60 homegrown games, including published titles and student projects – 20 of which are available to play at the show floor. SGGA will also launch a collection of SG60 games on global gaming platform Steam, allowing everyone online to celebrate Singapore made games in the comfort of their own homes.

Crafting stories that connect creators, industry leaders, and audiences

7. Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) returns for its 26th edition from 2 to 5 December 2025, reaffirming its position as Asia’s leading co-production and entertainment content market. This year, ATF shines a spotlight on micro-drama, a genre rapidly gaining traction across the region and beyond. The micro-drama focus will feature a dynamic lineup including a keynote session, an elevated panel discussion and a “Micro-drama 101” masterclass by COL Group, curated showcases, and participation from companies actively seeking to acquire and invest in this genre.

8. Attendees can expect engaging conversations with GDH 559, the Thai studio behind Mad Unicorn, and Bamboo Network, a Korean studio driving the micro-drama wave. Global media leaders such as Astro and TikTok Korea will explore new monetisation models, creator eco-systems, and financing needs. Industry giants from DreamWorks to Dentsu will share expert insights while the Adult Animation Lab returns for its third edition, with a fireside chat with Matīss Kaža, winner of the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film Flow.

9. To facilitate co-productions between Singapore companies and international partners on TV series for global audiences, IMDA will also be organising two concept pitches at ATF. One session, focused on scripted series, will be held with CANAL+, while the other will feature unscripted series. A call for concept submissions will open by end-October 2025, with shortlisted projects invited to pitch during the Market. Final details on pitch dates will be announced soon.

Sharing stories to empower the creator-prenuers of today and tomorrow

10. SMF has always been the place where creators are empowered to elevate their craft. This year, the Festival expands its international reach with Nas Summit, returning in a hybrid format featuring interactive conversational panels. Across 1 to 2 December 2025, attendees can learn from over 40 sessions led by global and regional personalities, including international creator and magician Julius Dein, and local creators like local celebrity Jeanette Aw, who will join Nuseir Yassin, aka Nas Daily, at a fireside chat. New this year is a dedicated small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) track, curated just for budding businesses and creator-prenuers – content creators who aspire to leverage AI to spark ideas on creating content for their business to win and scale. Across one whole day, these SME-centric sessions, led by enterprise luminaries like Maor Shlomo, CEO of AI app builder platform Base 44, aim to empower attendees to leverage the best of AI to grow brands and drive impact.

11. SGCC will introduce Industry Day Zero, a new initiative by SGCC and IMDA that brings together creators, studios, and industry professionals to share insights, spark innovation, and build bridges across comics, animation, games, film, and digital storytelling. SGGA will also join SGCC and IMDA in the Day Zero Industry Panel to discuss how the industry can elevate their IP and monetisation models. Separately, SGCC’s Work-In-Progress (W.I.P.) Programme, a platform designed to nurture and empower the next generation of comic storytellers, will now expand to support game developers with a Games Pitch segment, allowing aspiring indie studios and students to present their projects to publishers, mentors, and investors.

12. SMF also brings together opportunities and initiatives to support up-and-coming filmmakers. This year, SGIFF will introduce a new APN+ECG Pitching Forum in partnership with Hong Kong-based independent filmmaker platform Eye Catcher Global, which will help connect regional filmmakers with global distributors, financiers and industry partners. This forum will be part of the three-day SGIFF Industry Days conference, a knowledge-building platform tailored for and by film professionals from Singapore, Asia and beyond.

13. For more details on SMF and its partner events, please visit www.imda.gov.sg/smf. Media materials are available in this digital kit here.

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About the Singapore Media Festival

The Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), is Asia’s premier international media industry platform. Held annually in Singapore, it is the focal point for Asia’s media community, showcasing diverse media innovations, forging industry deals, and presenting Singapore’s world-class content. The event brings together media professionals, industry leaders, creators, and consumers through the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), and Nas Summit (NAS).

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About Infocomm Media Development Authority

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore’s digital transformation by developing a vibrant digital economy and an inclusive digital society. As Architects of Singapore’s Digital Future, we foster growth in Infocomm Technology and Media sectors in concert with progressive regulations, harnessing frontier technologies, and developing local talent and digital infrastructure ecosystems to establish Singapore as a digital metropolis.

For more news and information, visit or follow IMDA on LinkedIn (IMDAsg), Facebook (IMDAsg), and Instagram (@imdasg).

Joget Unlocks Autonomous Productivity Across HR, Procurement, Customer Service, and Supply Chain with No-Code AI Agent Builder

Joget AI Agent Builder enables teams across every department to create goal-driven agents that execute autonomously, yet remain governed by human insight.

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Joget Inc., a global innovator in AI-powered open-source application development platforms, today announced the release of Joget AI Agent Builder, the latest addition to Joget Intelligence, the company’s integrated AI suite within the newly launched Joget DX 9 platform.

Joget envisions a new era of enterprise transformation where people and AI collaborate to proactively create, refine, deploy, and manage applications, multi-step tasks, and end-to-end workflows. With Joget AI Agent Builder, teams—technical or non-technical—can create, test, and deploy intelligent agents that act on your behalf, handling real business tasks from HR onboarding to customer support and supply chain optimization, without writing a single line of code.

Built for Business, Designed for Everyone

Joget AI Agent Builder puts the power of intelligent automation directly in the hands of the people who know the work best. HR teams can automate onboarding follow-ups, customer service reps can resolve common inquiries instantly, and supply chain managers can monitor inventory levels, all without waiting for developers or AI specialists.

Because agents are built visually and embedded into the Joget platform, organizations gain automation that’s fast to deploy, easy to adapt, and always aligned with real business processes. The result? Teams move faster, reduce manual work, and stay in control, because every agent operates within workflows where humans set the rules and retain final say.

One Platform. Multiple AI Innovations. Real Business Impact.

Part of Joget Intelligence, AI Agent Builder joins three other powerful Joget AI tools: AI Designer (for building and refining apps and forms using natural language, documents, or images), AI Assistant (an in-app assistant for real-time guidance, smart recommendations, and data-driven insights), and AI Bundle (a suite of pre-built AI tools). Together, they bring practical, responsible AI into everyday business operations.

“The companies that will thrive aren’t just adopting AI, they’re empowering their people to build with it. Joget AI Agent Builder is our answer to that shift: a platform where human insight leads, and AI executes,” said Raveesh Dewan, President and CEO of Joget Inc.

Julian Khoo, CTO of Joget Inc., added: “What sets our approach apart is governance. These agents operate within structured, auditable workflows, with human-in-the-loop controls for critical decisions. You get autonomy without losing oversight, and speed without sacrificing responsibility.”

Enterprise-Ready Agentic AI That Fits Your Workflow

The timing aligns with a major industry shift. According to Gartner, “By 2028, 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, up from less than 1% in 2024, with at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions being made autonomously through AI agents.”

With Joget AI Agent Builder, users can:

  • Build in minutes: Visually design agents using drag-and-drop logic.
  • Test confidently: Simulate real-world scenarios in a built-in preview environment.
  • Integrate seamlessly: Embed agents directly into existing Joget applications.
  • Stay in control: Ensure human approval for high-stakes actions.

Whether automating routine approvals, resolving support tickets, or managing inventory alerts, Joget puts adaptable, goal-driven AI within reach of every team, delivering agentic AI with human oversight across HR, finance, IT, customer service, and beyond.

Let Agentic AI Work for You, Today

Learn more about Joget AI Agent Builder.

For more in-depth insights on Joget AI Agent Builder, join the upcoming webinar: “From Idea to Your First AI Agent in Minutes — No Coding Required” – Register here

Media Contact: pr@joget.com

About Joget

Joget offers an open-source, AI-powered platform that converges no-code/low-code development with AI to rapidly build and customize enterprise applications at scale. By combining AI with visual app builders—not raw code—Joget makes app generation faster, safer, and more accessible for business users and developers alike.

With Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities, Joget Intelligence enables organizations to automate and enhance processes while maintaining oversight and compliance. Unlike typical AI code generation, Joget’s visual-first approach ensures applications are maintainable and governed within collaborative human workflows.

As an Application and Integration Fabric, Joget connects legacy and modern systems seamlessly. Its extensible, open-source core and plugin architecture offer unmatched flexibility, and its White Label solution allows OEMs and digital solution providers to fully rebrand the platform.

Trusted by startups, global enterprises, and government agencies, Joget delivers the speed of AI with the control of visual development for scalable, intelligent digital transformation.
Visit www.joget.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or YouTube.

Joget Unlocks Autonomous Productivity Across HR, Procurement, Customer Service, and Supply Chain with No-Code AI Agent Builder

Joget AI Agent Builder enables teams across every department to create goal-driven agents that execute autonomously, yet remain governed by human insight.

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Joget Inc., a global innovator in AI-powered open-source application development platforms, today announced the release of Joget AI Agent Builder, the latest addition to Joget Intelligence, the company’s integrated AI suite within the newly launched Joget DX 9 platform.

Joget envisions a new era of enterprise transformation where people and AI collaborate to proactively create, refine, deploy, and manage applications, multi-step tasks, and end-to-end workflows. With Joget AI Agent Builder, teams—technical or non-technical—can create, test, and deploy intelligent agents that act on your behalf, handling real business tasks from HR onboarding to customer support and supply chain optimization, without writing a single line of code.

Built for Business, Designed for Everyone

Joget AI Agent Builder puts the power of intelligent automation directly in the hands of the people who know the work best. HR teams can automate onboarding follow-ups, customer service reps can resolve common inquiries instantly, and supply chain managers can monitor inventory levels, all without waiting for developers or AI specialists.

Because agents are built visually and embedded into the Joget platform, organizations gain automation that’s fast to deploy, easy to adapt, and always aligned with real business processes. The result? Teams move faster, reduce manual work, and stay in control, because every agent operates within workflows where humans set the rules and retain final say.

One Platform. Multiple AI Innovations. Real Business Impact.

Part of Joget Intelligence, AI Agent Builder joins three other powerful Joget AI tools: AI Designer (for building and refining apps and forms using natural language, documents, or images), AI Assistant (an in-app assistant for real-time guidance, smart recommendations, and data-driven insights), and AI Bundle (a suite of pre-built AI tools). Together, they bring practical, responsible AI into everyday business operations.

“The companies that will thrive aren’t just adopting AI, they’re empowering their people to build with it. Joget AI Agent Builder is our answer to that shift: a platform where human insight leads, and AI executes,” said Raveesh Dewan, President and CEO of Joget Inc.

Julian Khoo, CTO of Joget Inc., added: “What sets our approach apart is governance. These agents operate within structured, auditable workflows, with human-in-the-loop controls for critical decisions. You get autonomy without losing oversight, and speed without sacrificing responsibility.”

Enterprise-Ready Agentic AI That Fits Your Workflow

The timing aligns with a major industry shift. According to Gartner, “By 2028, 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, up from less than 1% in 2024, with at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions being made autonomously through AI agents.”

With Joget AI Agent Builder, users can:

  • Build in minutes: Visually design agents using drag-and-drop logic.
  • Test confidently: Simulate real-world scenarios in a built-in preview environment.
  • Integrate seamlessly: Embed agents directly into existing Joget applications.
  • Stay in control: Ensure human approval for high-stakes actions.

Whether automating routine approvals, resolving support tickets, or managing inventory alerts, Joget puts adaptable, goal-driven AI within reach of every team, delivering agentic AI with human oversight across HR, finance, IT, customer service, and beyond.

Let Agentic AI Work for You, Today

Learn more about Joget AI Agent Builder.

For more in-depth insights on Joget AI Agent Builder, join the upcoming webinar: “From Idea to Your First AI Agent in Minutes — No Coding Required” – Register here

Media Contact: pr@joget.com

About Joget

Joget offers an open-source, AI-powered platform that converges no-code/low-code development with AI to rapidly build and customize enterprise applications at scale. By combining AI with visual app builders—not raw code—Joget makes app generation faster, safer, and more accessible for business users and developers alike.

With Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities, Joget Intelligence enables organizations to automate and enhance processes while maintaining oversight and compliance. Unlike typical AI code generation, Joget’s visual-first approach ensures applications are maintainable and governed within collaborative human workflows.

As an Application and Integration Fabric, Joget connects legacy and modern systems seamlessly. Its extensible, open-source core and plugin architecture offer unmatched flexibility, and its White Label solution allows OEMs and digital solution providers to fully rebrand the platform.

Trusted by startups, global enterprises, and government agencies, Joget delivers the speed of AI with the control of visual development for scalable, intelligent digital transformation.
Visit www.joget.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, or YouTube.

Mouser Electronics Brings Cutting-Edge Innovations to PSECE 2025

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is excited to announce its participation in the 20th Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE), taking place from October 28 to 30, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines.

Join Mouser at Booth #360-361 as the industry commemorates two decades of groundbreaking innovation and collaboration at PSECE 2025. Attendees will have the chance to explore the latest advancements in semiconductor technology, gather invaluable insights, learn industry best practices, and connect with professionals from across the region.

“Mouser is proud to participate in the 20th PSECE – a milestone event for the Philippines and Southeast Asia’s thriving electronics ecosystem. We look forward to engaging with our partners, engineers, and design communities to showcase how Mouser’s extensive product portfolio and technical expertise can help accelerate innovation,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for Mouser APAC. “As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Mouser remains dedicated to empowering innovators with the latest products, design resources, and insights to turn ideas into breakthroughs.”

Organized by the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), PSECE is the country’s premier annual gathering for the semiconductor and electronics industry. At the Mouser booth, attendees can explore how the company supports engineering and design innovation through its newest products, broad selection of components, and comprehensive technical resources, including articles, blogs, and videos.

Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and explore the technologies shaping the future of innovation. To register, visit https://www.mouser.ph/psece-seipi

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor’s website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

Mouser Electronics Brings Cutting-Edge Innovations to PSECE 2025

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is excited to announce its participation in the 20th Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE), taking place from October 28 to 30, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines.

Join Mouser at Booth #360-361 as the industry commemorates two decades of groundbreaking innovation and collaboration at PSECE 2025. Attendees will have the chance to explore the latest advancements in semiconductor technology, gather invaluable insights, learn industry best practices, and connect with professionals from across the region.

“Mouser is proud to participate in the 20th PSECE – a milestone event for the Philippines and Southeast Asia’s thriving electronics ecosystem. We look forward to engaging with our partners, engineers, and design communities to showcase how Mouser’s extensive product portfolio and technical expertise can help accelerate innovation,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for Mouser APAC. “As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Mouser remains dedicated to empowering innovators with the latest products, design resources, and insights to turn ideas into breakthroughs.”

Organized by the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), PSECE is the country’s premier annual gathering for the semiconductor and electronics industry. At the Mouser booth, attendees can explore how the company supports engineering and design innovation through its newest products, broad selection of components, and comprehensive technical resources, including articles, blogs, and videos.

Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and explore the technologies shaping the future of innovation. To register, visit https://www.mouser.ph/psece-seipi

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor’s website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

SOGAGEM Accelerates Jewelry Digitalization Through AI Trade Platform

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Korean fashion jewelry company SOGAGEM Co., Ltd. is driving the digital transformation of the Namdaemun jewelry industry through its AI-powered online trade platform. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) management, the company is creating a new digital ecosystem for small jewelry manufacturers, leading the way in enhancing the global competitiveness of K-jewelry.

As the official digital partner of the Namdaemun Jewelry Association, SOGAGEM is developing an AI Jewelry Meta Platform that digitizes and manages products from more than 1,200 small-scale jewelers in the Namdaemun district. The platform supports high-quality product registration, detailed page design, multilingual translation, and automated category tagging — transforming the traditionally offline, craftsman-based market into a global online trade environment.

In addition, SOGAGEM is standardizing and protecting product detail page designs as IP assets, allowing small manufacturers to enter overseas B2B markets safely and efficiently. This initiative helps prevent copyright infringement issues and establishes a sustainable business model for Korean jewelry exports.

SOGAGEM CEO Moon Kyu-sik stated, “Namdaemun is the heart of Korea’s jewelry industry. Through our AI trade platform, we aim to empower local artisans to compete fairly and effectively in the global marketplace.”

SOGAGEM is currently collaborating with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the Small Enterprise and Market Service (SEMAS) to build a Digital IP Archive for small businesses and enhance its AI-based trade infrastructure. The company’s long-term goal is to establish Namdaemun as a “K-Jewelry Digital Hub” connecting Korean craftsmanship with global buyers

TECNO Announces the Winners of the 2025 Shot On CAMON Global Photography Contest — Capturing the Pulse, the Bond, and the Motion of Life

HONG KONG, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Innovative technology brand TECNO today announced the winners of its 2025 “Shot On CAMON” Global Photography Contest, organized in partnership with Amateur Photographer magazine. Now in its second year, the contest was created to empower creators across emerging markets to capture the world through their own lens and tell authentic human stories powered by cutting-edge technology. Shot On CAMON has become a global stage celebrating everyday creativity and the beauty found in life’s rhythm, connection, and motion.

The Shot On CAMON Contest 2025 attracted over 10,000 submissions from 56 countries, showcasing diverse perspectives and inspiring narratives. The contest awarded a total prize pool of USD 37,000 to recognize ten outstanding creators. At the top stands the TECNO Photography Master, who takes home the Grand Prize of USD 10,000, followed by Gold, Silver, and Bronze Prizes of USD 5,000, USD 3,000, and USD 1,000 respectively. In addition, ten participants were recognized with the “TECNO Friend” Prize for their active participation, each receiving a CAMON 40 Premier 5G smartphone.

A Global Stage for Diverse Visions from Emerging Creators

“This year’s Shot On CAMON contest shows clear growth from the first edition — not just in scale, but in confidence and individuality,” said Nigel Atherton, Editor of Amateur Photographer magazine. “Many creators from emerging markets told powerful everyday stories with a distinct visual voice. TECNO’s effort to make that kind of expression possible is what gives this project real value.”

“Through ‘Shot On CAMON,’ TECNO celebrates not just technical skill, but the power of perspective,” said Laury Bai, Chief Marketing Officer, TECNO. “Every photograph tells a unique story, revealing the beauty, rhythm, and connection in our daily lives. By providing creators with innovative technology, we hope to inspire more people to share their vision and snap those extraordinary moments that resonate globally.”

From May 1 to September 30, 2025, TECNO invited mobile photographers from around the world to submit their works across three expressive categories — Snap Every Pulse, Snap All Fleeting Bonds, and Snap Any Motion. More than 10,000 entries poured in, each capturing life’s vivid rhythms and emotions from unique local perspectives.

TECNO Photography Master Winner


This year’s Grand Prize, the title of TECNO Photography Master, was awarded to Nigerian photographer @micheal_the_colorist for his vibrant and uplifting work High Spirits. Captured on the CAMON 40 Pro, the image freezes a group of friends mid-air, their bright clothes and open arms forming striking geometry against a vivid blue sky — a pure celebration of youth, color, and freedom.

Snap Every Pulse Winners


The Gold Prize in Snap Every Pulse category went to a touching image of a young Nigerian girl running down a sunlit dusty street, her white dress swirling like a fleeting melody amid the rustic surroundings. The Silver Prize portrayed four dogs perched playfully on a low wall, their different postures echoing the natural rhythm of everyday life. The Bronze Prize captured the ancient cadence of traditional grain processing — the rhythmic pounding and careful sifting that speak to the enduring heartbeat of community labor. Together, these works reveal the pulse of life in its innocence, energy, and continuity.

Snap All Fleeting Bonds Winners


In Snap All Fleeting Bonds category, the Gold Prize depicted children joyfully playing in the mud — their laughter and closeness radiating the pure warmth of friendship. The Silver Prize framed the silhouettes of kids chasing one another along a Malaysian beach at sunset, glowing in the golden light of companionship. The Bronze Prize portrayed a boy tenderly caring for a young goat on parched land, expressing a quiet, protective love that transcends species. Each moment tells of fleeting yet precious connections — of play, comfort, and care.

Snap Any Motion Winners


In Snap Any Motion category, the Gold Prize was awarded to a stunning shot of a sepak takraw player leaping high at dusk, his form cutting a powerful silhouette that merges strength with grace. The Silver Prize captured a cyclist mid-air performing a daring stunt beneath shifting clouds, while the Bronze Prize portrayed a dancer spinning in a red dress amid the angular lines of city architecture — her reflection doubling the movement into a poetic blur. From sport to street to stage, these dynamic images embody motion as both energy and art.

As part of the prize, the winners will embark on an exclusive London Photography Tour at the end of 2025. This immersive trip will allow participants to exchange ideas, and capture the vibrant rhythm of one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Their works will also be featured in global exhibitions, TECNO’s annual photo book, and across TECNO’s official online gallery, inspiring even more creators to share their visions and tell their own stories through the lens.

NX Group to Take Part in 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE)

TOKYO, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., will be taking part in the six-day 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai, China, from Wednesday, November 5, to Monday, November 10.

Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqm0cxpYamnvMUra1AGXMuGlX932Z353/view?usp=drive_link

Image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z7CfW9lejr_2OO1yhvXIG17Qv01UuDpT/view?usp=drive_link

The CIIE is one of the largest expos held in China, and the NX Group has been a regular participant since the inaugural event in 2018. As a venue for showcasing the latest trends and innovations in a variety of industries, including food products, automobiles, information technology, medical equipment, and logistics, last year’s event attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries/regions and more than 400,000 visitors. Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd., APC Asia Pacific Cargo (H.K.) Ltd., and cargo-partner GmbH will jointly operate the NX Group booth, introducing visitors to their respective strengths and forwarding businesses.

Overview of expo
Expo name: 8th China International Import Expo
Expo dates/times: Wednesday, November 5, 2025Monday, November 10, 2025; 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai)
Visitor registration: Pre-registration at the expo website ( https://www.ciie.org/exhibition/f/book/register?locale=en )
Expo booth: Hall 7.2 C7-01 (Exhibition Area: Trade in Services)

Booth displays
– Logistics networks extending across China and abroad
NX China, APC Asia Pacific Cargo, and cargo-partner will introduce the logistics networks they have collaboratively developed inside and outside China. The display will feature forwarding operations that leverage the respective strengths of these companies as well as industry-specific solutions for lifestyle pharmaceuticals and other industries.

– High-quality specialized transport services
This display will present high-quality specialized transport services for international shipments of heavy equipment, works of art, and other cargo requiring precision handling and advanced technology.

– “Anything to Anywhere” global brand campaign
The booth’s overarching concept will be manifested in “Anything to Anywhere,” a key visual illustrating the NX Group’s strengths. Also on display will be the dinosaur motif that appears in this key visual.

About the NX Group: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbvBL6C8THZNrR5LREgGeafNkEdaAmV-/view?usp=drive_link

NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
NX Group’s official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/