BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Realsee, the pioneer of digital space solution, recently announced a strategic partnership agreement with Linkhome AI Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of Linkhome Holdings Inc., a leading AI-powered real estate technology company.

As the backbone of Ke Holdings Inc.’s 3D tour property viewing solution, Realsee has become one of the leaders in digital space solutions through years of industry expertise and technological investment, continuously driving the transformation of real estate transactions worldwide.

Under the agreement, Realsee and Linkhome Holdings Inc. will collaborate on the research, development, and deployment of next-generation AI + 3D visualization technologies for real-estate applications. Realsee expects to increase user engagement, boost property-listing conversion rates, and create new monetization opportunities, providing software and hardware integrated services such as immersive 3D virtual-tour and AI-powered experiences, including AI-generated property videos, AI home-staging rendering.

“This collaboration significantly enhances our product capabilities and global technology network,” said Bill Qin, Founder and CEO of Linkhome Holdings Inc. “Real estate is the largest industry in the United States, accounting for 18% of GDP. It is also the biggest expense for Americans—far exceeding transportation, food, and insurance. However, the way people experience real estate remains outdated. Linkhome is committed to using the most advanced AI technology, and through this collaboration, by integrating Realsee’s cutting-edge visualization technology with our AI transaction platform, we aim to provide users with a better home-searching experience in the United States.”

Together, the two companies aim to reshape the future of real estate technology by delivering seamless, intelligent, and immersive digital experiences that bridge the gap between online exploration and real-world decision-making.

About Realsee

As a leading tech company providing digital space integrated solutions, Realsee has built the world’s largest 3D spatial database by replicating physical spaces, covering over 50 million spaces and boasting over 600 global authorized patents.

Realsee offers digital solutions for your space, spanning from its design and construction stage, to online marketing and visual operation.

Trust Realsee to elevate your real estate transactions, commercial retail, industrial facilities, cultural exhibitions, public affairs, and home decor to the next level.

About Linkhome Holdings Inc.

Linkhome Holdings Inc. is an AI-driven real-estate technology company headquartered in Irvine, California. Through its subsidiaries — including Linkhome AI, Linkhome Realty, Linkhome Mortgage, and Linkhome Escrow — the company provides an integrated platform that combines AI-powered property search, Cash Offer financing, and fintech solutions to streamline and digitalize the home-buying experience.

One in five^[1] travellers visiting Singapore continued their journey after the Grand Prix to top destinations including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and Japan

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, the world leader in digital payments, revealed new data fans and visitors travelling further to the rest of Asia Pacific following the Formula 1^TM Singapore Grand Prix race weekend.

Singapore the start line for post-race travel

Analysing VisaNet data, Visa found that travellers explored further into Asia Pacific:

• About 20%^[2] made post-race travel plans after the Singapore Grand Prix. On average, travellers spent an average of 3.5 more days^[3] on the move after the Singapore Grand Prix concluded.
• Post-race travel is especially prominent for long-haul travellers from outside of Asia. Visa data showed that about 35%^[4] of them visited at least one other country after the race week, higher than the average.
• Top destinations included neighbouring countries Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand which are short flights away from Singapore, while Australia and Japan were also popular.
• Travellers spent about 40%^[5] more per person than they typically do at home, with biggest spenders hailing from the United States, Australia, Mainland China, Germany, and France.[6]
• Restaurants and eateries top of travellers’ spending in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, while spending on retail was higher in Australia and Japan.

Affluent travellers an engine of post-race tourism and spending

Beyond the overall lift to travel, Visa’s global and always-on network also offers more in-depth insights on the profile of travellers, notably affluent travellers.

• About 25%^[7] of affluent cardholders make further travel plans after the Formula 1^TM weekend, higher than the 20% average for all cardholders.
• Their preferred destinations also included long-haul trips to Europe and North America.
• Affluent travellers also spent about 20%^[8] more per person than other travellers on their post-race journeys, contributing to the surge in travel spending.
• Compared to other travellers, they spent about 65% more in department stores and around 50% more on apparel and on their post-race itineraries.^[9]

Travellers embracing contactless payments

Singapore’s established digital and contactless payment infrastructure is a natural hotbed for contactless card payments, but Visa data found that the use and preference for contactless payments persisted no matter where travellers went after the Singapore Grand Prix:

• About 85%^[10] of all face-to-face transactions made via contactless card payments by travellers who visited another country after the race.
• Travellers from markets like Australia and the United Kingdom saw near-universal usage, with contactless payments at about 95%^[11] of all face-to-face transactions.
• However, use of contactless payments by travellers from regions including Japan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam where contactless acceptance is still developing, exceeded 80%.^[12]

Visa’s findings highlight a continuing and growing preference for frictionless and secure payment experiences, especially in travel. Contactless payments let travellers consume, pay, and move seamlessly and safely regardless of where they go, matched by growing contactless payment acceptance in Asia Pacific and around the world – be it by restaurants, supermarkets, or even by open-loop transit systems that allow commuters to pay for bus and rail rides at a tap of their cards or smartphones.

Prateek Sanghi, Head of Visa Consulting and Analytics, Asia Pacific, said: “Major events do not only drive tourism but also create positive spillover effects in neighbouring cities and regions. Travellers from all segments have rapidly evolving preferences, with high-profile sports events becoming both a fixture and catalyst in their travel plans. Visa’s global network and advanced data capabilities, including AI, allow businesses to understand the changing shape of travel and tailor strategies to critical segments such as affluent travellers, so that they can cast their nets wider and win the lion’s share of tourism today and tomorrow.”

Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) harnesses Visa’s payments data, consulting services, in-house data science capabilities and latest tools, such as Agentic AI, to empower enable organisations with key insights to help them enhance visitor experiences, optimise business strategies, and drive economic growth across the travel and commerce ecosystem.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com. 

OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global, a leading innovator in sustainable fibers, will be showcasing its signature eco-fiber made from recycled oyster shells and ocean plastics, Seawool^®, at PanTextiles Osaka 2025 from November 6 to 7, 2025. Visitors can discover Seawool^® at Booth 38, where Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global will demonstrate how the material can be scaled for uniform applications across various sectors.

With procurement teams and institutional buyers worldwide seeking lower-impact alternatives to polyester, uniforms have emerged as a category with decarbonization potential. Seawool^®, which is made from oyster shells and recycled plastic, can be deployed as a practical, high-performance alternative across education, corporate, hospitality, and public service sectors.

“Uniforms are worn every day by millions of students and workers worldwide, making them one of the most effective starting points for large-scale sustainability transformation,” said Eddie Wang, Founder and CEO of Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global. “With Seawool^®, which we proudly call our ’emerald from the ocean’, we’re proving that eco-friendly materials can be both high-performance and commercially viable.”

Seawool^®: Performance, Circularity and Scale

Seawool^® blends repurposed oyster shell powder and recycled PET plastics into a fiber engineered to combine the best attributes of natural and synthetic materials. Key benefits that make Seawool^® especially suited for uniforms include:

• Odor-resistant, helping garments stay fresh between washes
• Moisture-wicking and breathable for all-day comfort during active use or long shifts
• UV protection and anti-static properties for added safety and wearability
• For thermal regulation, oyster shell powder offers low thermal conductivity, helping maintain stable body temperature

Seawool^® is part of Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global’s broader mission to transform ocean waste into everyday essentials, expanding the possibilities for circular textile innovation. The company continues to invest in R&D and global collaborations to accelerate adoption across apparel, accessories, footwear, and now institutional wear.

Turning Oyster Shell Waste into Commercial Success

Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global is already operating on a full commercial scale, producing around 2,500 tonnes of Seawool^® each year and repurposing approximately 500 tonnes of oyster shells in the process. The material has been adopted by leading apparel brands, proving that ocean-derived circular materials can be both environmentally responsible and economically successful.

Seawool^® offers competitive cost efficiency while maintaining high performance. It delivers insulation comparable to premium low-conductivity fabrics at a fraction of the typical cost — roughly one-tenth the price of down and one-twentieth of high-grade wool.

Furthermore, Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global has already partnered with several uniform manufacturers across Asia to integrate Seawool^® into their next-generation product lines. The company’s range of Seawool^®-based fabrics developed specifically for uniforms demonstrates how the material can be seamlessly incorporated into existing supply chains.

“As we introduce Seawool^® into uniforms, our goal is not simply to launch a new material but to reset expectations for what responsibility in everyday wear should look like,” added Eddie. “If even the simplest garments can contribute to reducing emissions, sustainability becomes more than a statement. It becomes the new standard.”

For more information, visit: https://hansglobaltextile.net/.

About Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global

Founded in 2010 and based in Tainan, Taiwan, Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global is a leading innovator in sustainable textiles. Best known for its proprietary, patented Seawool^® material—made from discarded oyster shells and recycled PET bottles—the company delivers high-performance fabrics with natural softness, thermal regulation, and odor resistance. As a Bluesign^®-certified manufacturer, Creative Tech Textile / Hans Global helps global apparel brands adopt circular, eco-friendly textiles.

BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine chatting with Confucius about philosophy in English, French, or Arabic, or discussing poetry with Li Bai while sipping your morning coffee. This barrier-free cultural exchange is now possible with the Talkmate International Chinese Education AI Agent, an AI-driven platform combining education, culture, tourism, and global learner services, officially launched on October 31 in Beijing.

Developed by Talkmate, a global partner of UNESCO, the platform allows users to engage in real-time dialogues with AI avatars of more than 100 Chinese cultural figures, each with distinctive voices and personalities. It currently supports six major languages—English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Arabic—with plans to expand to 50 in the near future.

“The intelligent agent developed by Talkmate isn’t just a tool—it’s a cultural bridge,” said Co-founder Limin Yang, explaining that the AI adjusts dialogues based on a learner’s native language, proficiency, and interests. The system includes over 5,000 AI-powered lessons designed to help learners efficiently prepare for HSK exams. Beginners can also explore cross-cultural comparison modules, learning about China through familiar global references, while advanced learners can discuss poetry, philosophy, and history with AI teachers.

Accessible and affordable, Talkmate offers 24-hour AI-guided study with real-time feedback at a fraction of the cost of traditional tutoring. Learners can also travel virtually across China, exploring over 3,000 cultural landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Dunhuang, and West Lake—combining language practice with cultural discovery.

Early users have praised Talkmate for making Chinese learning “feel less like homework and more like connecting with a friend,” reflecting its mission to make language learning a journey of understanding, connection, and belonging.

As China continues to innovate in educational technology, Talkmate is redefining how the world learns Chinese—using multilingual communication as a bridge between languages, cultures, and people.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr Lillyn Teh, a global advocate for holistic education and firm supporter of the Singapore Management University (SMU), made her third and most significant gift yet to the University today — a S$15 million gift of impact to transform lives and provide holistic education to the next generation of changemakers.

Her latest gift deepens and broadens this legacy across three key fronts: Empowering Students Through Financial Support, Broadening Horizons Through Global Exposure and Elevating Academic Excellence & Learning Community.

Among the new initiatives supported through this gift are:

1. The Lillyn Teh Endeavour Study Award, to support students who demonstrate resilience and commitment to learning despite financial hardship. 
2. The Lillyn Teh Global Endeavour Grant, which will enable students with financial needs to embark on student exchange programmes in Asia.
3. The Lillyn Teh Global Leadership Endeavour Grant, which enables deserving students to participate in international exchange programmes at leading global universities, cultivating a more well-rounded worldview.
4. The Lillyn Teh Endeavour Scholarship, offered annually to outstanding students at the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) who are pursuing a second major at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB).
5. The Lillyn Teh Social Event: Two gatherings will be held annually to bring together recipients of Dr Teh’s gifts, fostering mentorship, peer learning, and a strong sense of community
6. SMU’s Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) programme: Sustained funding to go towards enabling hands-on experience with expert faculty guidance, industry engagement, access to specialised software tools, and the opportunity to invest real money in global markets.

“Dr Teh’s generosity has helped lay the groundwork for a vibrant and supportive community — one where recipients of her gifts can come together to share experiences, learn from one another, and grow collectively. By creating this platform for mentorship and connection, Dr Teh is shaping more than individual success stories — she is nurturing a generation of students who lift each other up, and who carry forward the values of generosity, resilience, and shared purpose,” said Professor Lily Kong, SMU President.

She added that Dr Teh’s contributions have already begun to shape impact across campus. “Over the past year, Dr Teh’s generosity has empowered SMU students by expanding access to education, recognising academic excellence, and enabling global exposure that broadens horizons and deepens cross-cultural understanding. Her support has also fostered a culture of learning and community, including initiatives that promote peer mentorship and hands-on experiences.

With this latest and most significant gift, these impact areas will be deepened and sustained for future generations. On behalf of the University, I extend my deepest gratitude to Dr Teh for her steadfast belief in SMU’s mission. Her continued partnership exemplifies how our community is shaping the next chapter of SMU’s story — one that nurtures future-ready graduates and drives meaningful impact beyond our shores.”

Dr Teh shared that her motivation to give stems from her belief in the power of education, and a desire to provide growth opportunities for the next generation.

She said, “I strongly believe that education is the great equaliser and powerful multiplier. I fully endorse SMU’s holistic and globally connected approach and believe that students should be equipped not only with knowledge, but also with curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and compassion. Through this contribution, I hope to help students go further in their tertiary education and inspire them to start their own giving journey in the future.”

The announcement comes as SMU celebrates its 25^th anniversary, a milestone that reflects the University’s evolution from a bold start-up institution to a globally recognised hub for innovation and impact. Dr Teh’s gifts exemplify how philanthropy and partnership can drive the next phase of SMU’s mission — one where every potential gets realised.

About the Donor
Dr Lillyn Teh is a strong advocate for education as the cornerstone of shaping future pathways for young people. With a background in Finance and Computer Science, and experience as both an academic and an industry practitioner, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to solving classic problems and new challenges.

Grateful for the strong support of her parents throughout her educational and professional journey, Dr Teh is committed to giving back by expanding access to quality education that empowers young people to reach their full potential. She believes that education is a powerful catalyst for social mobility and economic progress, and champions meaningful initiatives that foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking.

Dr Teh taught at two American universities before moving into the private sector, where she managed one of the largest US pension funds. Now happily retired, she remains dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting impact on individuals and communities, helping to shape a brighter future for generations to come.

About SMU
A premier university in Asia, SMU is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law, School of Social Sciences, College of Integrative Studies, and College of Graduate Research Studies. SMU offers a wide range of bachelors’, masters’, and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU’s city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community. www.smu.edu.sg