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UOB and UnionPay International Launch SplendorPlus Campaign: Up to 5% Cashback for Singapore Travellers Spending in China’s Mainland

SINGAPORE, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Singaporeans flock to China in record numbers, UOB and UnionPay International are thrilled to introduce the SplendorPlus Campaign, offering UOB UnionPay cardholders up to 5% cashback on purchases in China’s mainland until 31 December 2025.

Robust Growth in SingaporeChina Travel

China remains a top destination for Singaporean travellers, with Changi Airport reporting a 15.8% year-on-year surge in SingaporeChina passenger traffic in Q2 2025—nearly three times the airport’s overall growth of 5.9%. The SplendorPlus Campaign taps into this vibrant travel trend, rewarding cardholders as they explore one of Asia’s most dynamic destinations.

Benefits for UOB UnionPay Cardholders

Under the SplendorPlus campaign, UOB UnionPay cardholders can enjoy:

  • 2% base cashback on all eligible local and overseas retail purchases (no minimum spend required).
  • Additional 3% cashback on eligible in-store and online purchases in China’s mainland processed through the UnionPay network. This excludes transactions charged to UOB UnionPay Cards which are effected through third-party mobile wallets such as Alipay, WeixinPay.
  • Total cashback of up to 5% on China’s mainland spending (2% + 3%), with a monthly cap of S$50 per card.

Strategic Partnership Between UOB and UnionPay

UOB and UnionPay have established a long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing cross-border payment solutions and enriching customer experiences across Asia. As one of the leading local banks issuing a UnionPay credit card, UOB plays a key role in expanding UnionPay’s reach within Singapore and beyond. UnionPay cardholders enjoy broad acceptance across Singapore, including in retail, dining, transport, and tourist hubs, thanks to deep merchant integration and support from UOB.

Enhancing Cross-Border Experiences

The SplendorPlus campaign reflects UnionPay’s ongoing efforts to simplify overseas payments for global cardholders. Through its expansive acceptance network in China, UnionPay enables Singaporean travellers to enjoy smooth, cashless transactions wherever they go. This initiative supports UnionPay’s broader goal of making international payments more intuitive, reliable, and accessible for both consumers and merchants.

For full campaign details and terms & conditions, please visit uob.com.sg/personal/cards/cashback/unionpay-card.page or unionpayintl.com.

Tiger Research: Blockchain Enters Its Golden Era – Five Success Factors for Blockchain Business

Featuring Avalanche as a Case Study

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tiger Research, a Seoul-based blockchain research firm, reports that the blockchain industry is entering a decisive turning point. With the approval of crypto ETFs, the EU’s MiCA framework taking effect, and the passage of the U.S. FIT21 bill, regulatory foundations are now firmly in place. Tiger Research calls this moment the “golden time” for blockchain business adoption. Stablecoin transaction volumes reached USD 27.6 trillion in 2024, surpassing Visa and Mastercard combined and signaling blockchain’s shift from speculative trend to practical financial infrastructure.

The report identifies five key success factors for blockchain business success: transaction finality, resources, references, security, and cost structure. These criteria form the basis of Tiger Research’s five-step adoption framework: validate business cases, assess internal capacity, select blockchain, implement in phased MVPs, and integrate into broader ecosystems.

According to Tiger Research, blockchain selection is the most decisive of these steps, as it determines the infrastructure on which all subsequent implementation depends. Building a proprietary blockchain can require years and major investment, so most enterprises adopt existing networks. To illustrate how these success factors are applied in practice, the report features Avalanche as a case study, noting its more than 100 documented institutional deployments worldwide.

Tiger Research observes that Avalanche’s architecture demonstrates alignment with all five success factors. Its two-second finality supports near-real-time settlement, while its global support team of more than 280 specialists — including Asia-based regulatory experts — provides structured assistance. Independent Layer 1 chains help isolate risk and prevent congestion while maintaining interoperability. Predictable fees and the AvaCloud no-code deployment service lower development overhead and accelerate time-to-market.

The report attributes Avalanche’s broad adoption — across enterprise, government-linked, and consumer deployments — to its comprehensive fulfillment of the five key success factors defined in the study. It cites real-world examples — including asset tokenization pilots, state-level digital currency programs, and large-scale gaming ecosystems — indicating that these success factors are critical across major sectors of the blockchain industry.

Tiger Research concludes that the convergence of regulatory clarity, enterprise demand, and scalable technology represents the most favorable environment yet for organizations evaluating blockchain integration.

The full report, Why Global Enterprises Choose Avalanche – The Blockchain Transformation Led by Avalanche, can be accessed here.

World Manufacturing Convention to Spotlight Smart Manufacturing, Frontier Tech in Hefei

HEFEI, China, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 World Manufacturing Convention will be held from Sept. 20 to 23 in Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and frontier technologies, organizers said.

Under the theme “Smart Manufacturing World, Creating Beauty“, the four-day event will bring together representatives from more than 40 countries and regions, including government officials, business leaders, representatives of international organizations and heads of trade associations. Foreign guests are expected to account for over half of all participants.

For the first time, the convention will include an intelligent robotics exhibition. Robots will be displayed in simulated community and household settings such as shops, elderly care centers, and service stations — rather than on conventional production lines — to demonstrate their potential applications in daily life, according to the organizers.

Once an agricultural province and raw materials base, Anhui has grown into a hub for emerging industries. In the first half of this year, its automobile production, new energy vehicle (NEV) output and auto exports all ranked first nationwide.

The province now produces about 10% of the world’s display panels, 8% of China’s industrial robots, 11% of the country’s NEVs and half of its photovoltaic glass, according to Chang Yejun, deputy secretary-general of the provincial government.

Building on the province’s strong industrial foundation, NEVs are expected to be a highlight at the convention. Companies such as JAC Motors, Huawei and Chery will showcase new smart electric models, along with automotive-grade chips, intelligent driving systems and quantum-secure communication technologies.

The event will also spotlight frontier industries. A model of the Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST), which is a compact fusion experiment device now under construction in Hefei, will be on display, as will the Origin Wukong quantum computer, which has so far completed more than 690,000 computing tasks for users in 163 countries and regions, with global visits exceeding 34 million.

 

Xplor Technologies Acquires Ezypay, Enhancing Global Payment Solutions for SaaS Platforms in Asia-Pacific

ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xplor Technologies, a global leader in software, payments, and growth solutions for “everyday life” businesses has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ezypay, a trusted provider of recurring payment solutions in Asia-Pacific. The acquisition will enhance Xplor Technologies’ global payment processing platform (“Xplor Pay”) and create new opportunities for SaaS platforms expanding into new regions.

A multi-award-winning payments facilitator, Ezypay offers cloud-based payments processing, subscription management, invoicing and reporting. Ezypay processes payments for domestic and international businesses in 10 countries across the Asia Pacific region: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea.

“Our decision to acquire Ezypay underscores our commitment to providing best-in-class subscription management and embedded payments solutions, and enabling businesses to expand internationally,” said Matt Morrow, President of Xplor Pay at Xplor Technologies. “This acquisition will enhance our ability to serve SaaS platforms operating in Asia Pacific, helping them generate more revenue and scale their operations effectively.”

By integrating Ezypay’s capabilities, Xplor Pay will enable SaaS platforms to enter the Asia Pacific region more easily, streamline operations across multiple markets, and offer a more unified, consistent consumer experience.

“We are thrilled to be joining Xplor Technologies as a trusted growth platform in the Asia-Pacific region,” said James Foster, CEO of Ezypay. “Just like Xplor Pay, we work with innovative technology platforms and leading SaaS companies to tailor embedded payments solutions for business growth – so I’m excited about the opportunities we will bring to Xplor Technologies and its customers.”

Following the close of the transaction, James Foster will continue to lead Ezypay, and the Ezypay team will join the Xplor Pay division, expanding Xplor Technologies’ payment processing capabilities for customers and partners.

The transaction is expected to close in December 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and any necessary regulatory approvals. Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) and Wybalena Capital served as strategic and financial advisors to Ezypay on this transaction.

For more information, visit https://xplorpay.com/ and https://www.ezypay.com/

About Xplor Technologies
Xplor Technologies is a global platform combining Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) with embedded payments and tools to help businesses grow. We serve “everyday life” verticals—Childcare & Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services, and Personal Services—alongside a global cloud-based payments platform. Xplor Technologies operates across North America, Australasia, Asia, Europe, and the UK, supporting over 106,000 businesses and processing more than $37 billion in payments in 2024.

Xplor Pay is a full-service payment provider committed to empowering software providers with seamless integrated payment solutions that enhance their users’ experience and open new revenue streams. Our flexible payment partnerships, including PayFac as a Service, are structured to help SaaS providers’ scale while maximizing payments revenue.

To learn more visit www.xplortechnologies.com

About Ezypay
Ezypay is a multi-award-winning payment facilitator, committed to making it easy for domestic and international businesses to settle complex financial scenarios, generate revenue, and scale their business with confidence. Our cloud-based payments platform offers easy-to-use subscription management solutions, including the ability to create and manage flexible subscription plans, as well as comprehensive invoicing and reporting capabilities. 

Ezypay processes payments in 10 countries across the Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea) and is continually expanding. 

To learn more visit: https://www.ezypay.com/

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Global Roadshows Drive Momentum for the 138th Canton Fair

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global promotion campaign for the 138th China Import and Export Fair (“Canton Fair”), concluded successfully after a series of roadshows held from July to September across 10 countries, including Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Australia, Malaysia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The events highlighted the Fair’s enduring commitment to fostering international trade cooperation and were recognized by local business communities.

At the roadshows in Turkey and the UK, Zhang Sihong, Deputy Director General of China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) emphasized the Fair’s guiding principle of “Canton Fair, Global Share”. Zhang encouraged buyers to leverage the Canton Fair’s digital tools, including its official app, to plan attendance itineraries and connect more efficiently with China’s extensive supply chains.

Speaking in Australia and Malaysia, Su Bin, Deputy Director General of CFTC, underscored the complementarity of the Chinese and Australian economies and the deep-rooted partnership between China and Malaysia. Su invited buyers to make full use of the Canton Fair as a platform to capture new business opportunities in a period of strong bilateral trade momentum.

Meanwhile, at events in Japan and Mongolia, Ma Fengmin, Deputy Director General of CFTC, highlighted the long-standing contributions of Japanese buyers to the Fair and the growing participation of Mongolian companies. Ma noted that the upcoming edition would feature higher-quality exhibitors, diversified supporting activities, and more convenient services for international buyers.

In Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Liu Xiaomin, Exhibition Director of CFTC Group, emphasized the Fair’s role as a trusted sourcing hub offering quality products. Liu cited China’s top-trading-partner status with Kazakhstan and strong Uzbek demand as evidence of the Fair’s regional influence. In Thailand and Bangladesh, Xu Jiansheng, Operations Director of CFTC Group, highlighted the Fair’s alignment with local needs, serving as a golden bridge for expanding cooperation in textiles, machinery, and home appliances.

Alongside the promotion events, CFTC conducted in-depth market research by visiting leading retailers such as Don Quijote in Japan, Coles in Australia, Lotus’s in Malaysia, and Currys in the UK. In Kazakhstan, CFTC signed a global partnership agreement with the Almaty branch of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken”.

Opening on October 15 in Guangzhou, the 138th Canton Fair promises a more refined exhibition structure, higher-quality products, more diverse events, and thoughtful services.

For more information, please visit https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US.


Simagic × DELE – Showcasing the Future of Sim Racing at Tokyo Game Show 2025

TOKYO, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Simagic, a global leader in high-performance sim racing hardware, is proud to announce its first-ever appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2025, in partnership with DELE, Japan’s largest sim racing store. From September 25th to 28th at Makuhari Messe, visitors will be able to experience Simagic’s world-class products in one of the most ambitious sim racing booths ever presented at TGS.

Simagic × DELE – Showcasing the Future of Sim Racing at Tokyo Game Show 2025
Simagic × DELE – Showcasing the Future of Sim Racing at Tokyo Game Show 2025

10 Professional-Grade Simulators – Free to Experience

The booth will feature 10 full-scale racing simulators powered by Simagic’s latest direct drive systems, delivering unmatched realism and precision. Covering multiple categories—Drift, GT, and Formula—visitors can experience the thrill of professional motorsport, all for free. Known for its ultra-fast response and powerful torque, Simagic hardware brings drivers as close as possible to the feeling of a real race car. Whether you’re a first-time player or a professional driver, the experience will be unforgettable.

Time Attack Challenge with Exclusive Prizes

Adding to the excitement, the booth will host a Time Attack Challenge. Participants will compete for the fastest lap times on Simagic-equipped simulators, with exclusive prizes provided by Simagic for top finishers. This competition format creates an electric atmosphere, drawing not only the challengers but also the audience into the action, making it one of the most exciting attractions of TGS.

Star-Studded Guest Lineup & Talk Sessions

On the Business Days (Sept 25–26), the booth will also host special stage programs featuring some of the most exciting names in motorsport:

  • Hiroya Minowa – Youngest-ever Formula Drift USA event winner (age 15)
  • Hinato – Rising Japanese talent, competing in Formula Drift Japan 2 at just 13 years old
  • Mika Salo – Former Formula 1 driver and two-time Le Mans GT2 class winner
  • Max Salo – GT4 driver and son of Mika Salo, representing the next generation of racing talent

These sessions will explore the theme of “From Sim to Real”, highlighting how simulators and motorsport are now deeply connected, and how the next generation of drivers are emerging from the world of sim racing.

More Than Just Racing – A Complete Experience

Beyond the racing action, the Simagic × DELE booth will deliver a full entertainment experience:

  • Race Queen models (rare at gaming events in Japan) will appear to add glamour and engage with visitors.
  • Exclusive novelties and flyers will be distributed, giving visitors something special to take home.
  • Professional videography and media coverage will capture the highlights for both domestic and international press.

A Landmark Presence at TGS 2025

With Simagic’s state-of-the-art hardware at its core, the DELE booth promises to be a landmark attraction at Tokyo Game Show 2025. By combining world-class technology, competitive excitement, and celebrity appearances, this will be an experience unlike anything else at the show.

Simagic and DELE invite all visitors, fans, and media to join us at Makuhari Messe, Hall 9 (Booth 09-C24), and witness the future of sim racing.

HUAWEI: Jointly Building High-Quality and Reliable Data Centers for the AI Era

SHANGHAI, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Connect 2025 kicked off in Shanghai. At the same time, Huawei Digital Power held the Data Center Infrastructure Summit, where more than 500 business leaders, technical experts, and ecosystem partners from the global data center industry gathered to explore new technologies and practices of green and low-carbon digital infrastructure in the era of industry intelligence. Huawei Digital Power also showcased its green and low-carbon all-scenario digital power solutions and success stories, working with the industry to build high-quality, secure, and reliable data centers in the AI era.

Vice President of Huawei Digital Power, Bob He
Vice President of Huawei Digital Power, Bob He

In his speech, Bob He, Vice President of Huawei Digital Power, emphasized that AI DCs are propelling infrastructure toward “computing factories” amid the explosive growth of AI computing power. Efficient and reliable power transmission from grids to chips requires simplifying conversion links and driving innovation in power supply architecture. Thermal management can benefit from a hybrid architecture with adjustable air-liquid ratio to adapt to dynamic AI service requirements. To meet the demands of the AI era, future infrastructure must be built with AI readiness in mind, turning the unpredictability of traditional data center engineering into productized and prefabricated AI DC solutions. Huawei will intensify R&D investment in power supply, thermal management, and infrastructure. Additionally, Huawei provides high-quality products and solutions to boost the construction of reliable, agile, and sustainable AI DCs, and work with the industry to thrive in the golden era of intelligent computing.

Steve Kim, President of Data Center Facility & Critical Power Marketing, Sales and Services, Huawei Digital Power, said at the summit that AI foundation models expedite intelligent transformation of industries and propel the explosion of global GW-scale clusters. The scale of new AI DCs is expected to reach 112 GW in the next five years, predicted by authoritative organizations. In response to the challenges in terms of safety, delivery, IT evolution, and energy consumption in the intelligent computing era, Huawei proposes AI DC construction guideline RAS.

Based on continuous innovations in technology and architecture, Huawei provides comprehensive AI DC solutions featuring all-scenario reference design, highly reliable products & solutions, global ecosystem, and full-lifecycle services, building reliable, agile, and sustainable intelligent computing infrastructure and empowering customers to seize the immense opportunities of the AI era.

During the event, Huawei released the AIDC Facility Reference Design White Paper, which delivers systematic guidance for the standardized design and construction of AI DCs. The White Paper provides an in-depth analysis of challenges faced by high-density cabinets in AI DCs in terms of cooling, power supply and distribution, floor height, and load-bearing capacity, and offers design suggestions across four key dimensions of architectural structure, power supply and distribution, cooling, and integrated cabling, providing multiple reference design solutions for AI DCs based on different power densities.

Huawei released the AIDC Facility Reference Design White Paper
Huawei released the AIDC Facility Reference Design White Paper

At the event, Digital Power demonstrated innovative green and low-carbon solutions with a focus on efficient power consumption, electrification, and low-carbon power generation.

With ongoing improvements in computing infrastructure and rapid progress in model deep reasoning and multi-model fusion technologies, application scenarios and value of AI are shifting from quantitative growth to qualitative transformation. By continuously investing in innovation and integrating digital and power electronics technologies, Huawei Digital Power aims to build a robust foundation for intelligent computing that enables more computing power from each watt and foster industry-wide collaboration to build a better, greener future.

The Right Season for Colorful Mountains•2025 Autumn Special Cultural Tourism Press Conference Kicked off in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province

YICHUN, China, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from iqingdao.

On September 15, 2025, Autumn Special Cultural Tourism Press Conference was officially held by Information Office of Yichun Municipal People’s Government. A series of cultural tourism packages, routes, activities with Yichun characteristics were announced by Yichun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Media, and Tourism.    

The Most Colorful Mountains
The Most Colorful Mountains

With the core theme of “The Most Colorful Mountains”, five autumn travel packages were well elaborated and launched, namely the self-driving tour, the health and wellness tour, the rural leisure tour, the gourmet food tour, and the cultural experience tour. In Yichun, tourists can appreciate the rhythm and charm of autumn by various activities, such as climbing colorful mountains, picking up fallen leaves, participating in harvest, and tasting wild delicacies.     

Given the transport networks and the distribution of scenic spots, six autumn travel routes were designed, namely the four-day self-driving tour, the five-day ecological panoramic tour, the four-day rural exploration tour, the five-day study tour, the six-day healthcare tour, and the two-day Sino-Russian border tour. Almost all scenic spots involved, tourists can fully enjoy themselves at the home of forest.  

During the forthcoming autumn travel season, Yichun will focus on the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. A total of 45 activities are well organized, involving sports events, photographic exhibition, festival celebration, artistic performance, folk culture, and family study tour. Yichun are looking forward to present a romantic and wonderful tour for both local residents and tourists from afar in the most colorful mountains.