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ExQor Technologies Announces Advancement Toward Clinical Trials for Brain Regenerative Medicine Platform to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

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BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

Addressing Critical Unmet Medical Need

ExQor Technologies, a Boston MA based biotechnology company, is preparing for clinical trials for its proprietary brain regenerative medicine platform targeting Alzheimer’s disease. Current Alzheimer’s therapeutics are limited to slowing cognitive decline, but the company’s preclinical data demonstrates something fundamentally different – the ability to reverse brain damage and promote regeneration. An additional trial is planned for frontotemporal dementia, while exploring other conditions affecting cognitive function.

Consistent Results Different Disorders

ExQor’s preclinical studies demonstrate consistent therapeutic benefits of its regenerative medicine platform across animal models of Alzheimer’s disease, HIV-associated neurodegeneration, and methamphetamine addiction. The platform halted neurodegenerative progression and restored learning and memory and delivered robust neuronal protection in each disorder. These findings were presented by ExQor at leading medical conferences and published in Nature Communications Biology. Together, these results underscore the broad potential of ExQor’s platform as a treatment for diverse neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders or possibly prevention.

Breakthrough Brain Delivery Technology

The primary challenge in treating neurodegenerative diseases has been delivering therapeutic agents across the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain but prevents 99% of potential treatments from reaching their targets. ExQor’s innovative delivery platform overcomes this obstacle, achieving therapeutic biologic concentrations in the brain up to 400-fold higher than other methods through a non-invasive administration route. This breakthrough technology is designed for simple administration that could potentially be delivered in outpatient settings or home care environments, significantly improving patient accessibility while reducing healthcare costs.

Robust Preclinical Efficacy Data

In its animal studies, ExQor’s regenerative medicine platform demonstrated:

Neurogenesis and Neuroprotection:

  • Enhanced formation of new neurons
  • Improved survival of newborn neurons
  • Enhanced formation of synaptic connections between neurons

Functional Outcomes:

  • Restored learning and memory capabilities
  • Enhanced cognitive flexibility
  • Maintained neuroprotective effects on learning and memory
  • Minimalist and effective doses, with no side effects

Comprehensive Disease Management Approach

Beyond therapeutic intervention, ExQor is advancing early detection capabilities using standard MRI brain imaging to identify Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders at earlier stages. This integrated approach combining early detection and convenient patient monitoring with accessible treatment delivery represents a paradigm shift toward comprehensive disease management, with a potential for reduced healthcare costs. 

Broad Platform Applications

The company’s advanced brain delivery platform offers exceptional flexibility, paving the way for large molecule therapies—including those previously unable to reach therapeutic levels in the CNS—to become viable options for treatment of neurological conditions, brain cancers, and gene therapies.

Market Impact and Patient Benefits

For the approximately 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, and the estimated 131.5 million projected by 2050, ExQor’s approach represents a potential transformation from disease management to disease reversal. The platform’s MRI diagnostic accessibility and home-based delivery potential could democratize access to advanced neurological care and lower the worldwide economic burden of treating dementias, projected to be around $1.6 trillion by 2050.

(For company contact information visit www.exqor.com)

Mesh Announces Mesh AI Wallet At TOKEN2049

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With Connectivity To Over 300 Wallets And Exchanges, Mesh AI Wallet  Enables the First AI Agent Buying Physical Goods with Stablecoins

SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mesh, the leading crypto payments network, today unveiled the future of agentic commerce during a live demo at TOKEN2049, demonstrating an AI agent completing a crypto transaction. The demonstration highlighted how an AI agent can seamlessly complete a real world ecommerce purchase using stablecoins, in this case finishing a purchase of dog food from a retailer.

This end-to-end flow – from account funding to stablecoin checkout – underscores Mesh’s role as the connective layer powering programmable payments. By integrating wallets, exchanges, and merchants into a single experience and intelligently orchestrating payments across all parties, Mesh enables AI agents to securely transact on behalf of users without human intervention.

Mesh’s infrastructure eliminates the complexity of agent-driven transactions. Now, users can simply connect their wallet to Mesh AI (MAI), and with a simple prompt, leverage Mesh’s proprietary technology to complete a crypto transaction. Mesh also provides the ability to spin up new wallets programmatically, expanding the scope of what agents can do beyond the demo shown at TOKEN2049.

“Agentic commerce is no longer a thought experiment – it’s here,” said Bam Azizi, Co-Founder and CEO at Mesh. “This is the first step toward a world where transactions are intelligent, borderless, seamless, and secure. Our technology is the unifying infrastructure that will empower agents to harness the power of this new financial model.”

This new offering follows Mesh’s support of Google’s new Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a framework for enabling AI agents to securely transact on behalf of users. By powering intelligent payment orchestration across more than 300 platforms, Mesh unlocks access to the digital asset market, enabling agentic commerce to tap into this massive, growing opportunity. Compared to legacy financial systems, crypto is the most ideal use case for programmable commerce, enabling autonomous agents to initiate, authorize, and complete transactions with speed and flexibility.

For more information about Mesh, visit https://meshconnect.com/.

About Mesh

Founded in 2020, Mesh is building the first global crypto payments network, connecting hundreds of exchanges, wallets, and financial services platforms to enable seamless digital asset payments and conversions. By unifying these platforms into a single network, Mesh is pioneering an open, connected, and secure ecosystem for digital finance. For more information, visit https://www.meshconnect.com/.

CONTACT: mesh@missionnorth.com

Agentic AI Adoption Underway but Singapore Workforce Lacks Familiarity and Skills

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  • Three in four business leaders reveal that their organisations are at various stages of Agentic AI adoption—whether exploratory (23%), testing (34%), or limited deployment within certain departments or functions (18%).
  • While over three in four business leaders (77%) and nearly three in four employees (74%) agree that adopting and being familiar with Agentic AI is important to remain competitive, almost half of leaders (48%) and more than four in five employees (83%) are unfamiliar with the technology.
  • Workforce capability is underdeveloped, with 70% of leaders and 83% of employees reporting that the workforce is “not very skilled” or “not skilled at all” in working with Agentic AI systems.
  • To close these gaps, more than seven in ten employees (73%) are open to attending training on Agentic AI, and three in five leaders (62%) plan to send staff for training in the next two years.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) moves from concept to deployment, there is a consensus among business leaders (77%) and employees (74%) that this new technology is vital to remain competitive. However, over four in five employees (83%) and nearly half of business leaders (48%) report that they are unfamiliar with Agentic AI.

Three in four business leaders reveal that their organisations are already at various stages of adoption—from exploratory discussions (23%) and testing phases (34%) to limited deployment within certain departments or functions (18%).

Yet, understanding and knowledge have not kept pace. Seven in ten business leaders (70%) and more than four in five employees (83%) say their workforce is “not very skilled” or “not skilled at all” in working with Agentic AI systems.


These are some of the key findings from NTUC LearningHub’s White Paper Report on Agentic AI for Workplace Resilience, which surveyed 150 business leaders and 300 full-time working professionals to examine the growing prominence of Agentic AI and its implications for cybersecurity and data governance.

There is also a lack of understanding of how Agentic AI will affect daily work. About half of business leaders (51% not very well, 11% not well at all) admit their organisations do not understand the impact of Agentic AI on day-to-day operations. Leaders also cite low AI literacy across functions as the top challenge (46%) in Agentic AI adoption, alongside limited internal expertise (42%), and a lack of clarity of new AI-related roles (41%). For employees, two in three (40% to a small extent, 25% to a negligible extent) say their companies only keep them informed about emerging technologies to a limited extent.

Encouragingly, both groups show a willingness to close this gap. More than seven in ten employees (73%) say they are open to attending training on Agentic AI, while three in five leaders (62%) plan to send staff for such training within the next two years.

The top training areas in Agentic AI are technical skills (45% employees, 50% leaders), data handling (40% employees, 37% leaders), and AI literacy (38% employees, 40% leaders). More than seven in ten employees (71%) also consider certifications important when choosing courses, with the most popular being the Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Certificate (27%), Generative AI for Executives (26%), and Certified CyberAI Professional (24%).

In addition, employees identify critical thinking and problem solving (43%), continuous learning and adaptability (42%), and AI literacy (38%) as the most critical skills for applying Agentic AI effectively. Business leaders, meanwhile, emphasise change management and resilience (45%), alongside critical thinking and problem solving (39%), and continuous learning and adaptability (39%). This highlights the need for human skills to complement technological capabilities, ensuring that Agentic AI is applied effectively and responsibly.

Commenting on the report’s findings, Mr Amos Tan, Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub, says, “The findings highlight that there is still a fundamental lack of understanding of AI and Agentic AI across workplaces. While adoption has started taking place, many employees and leaders themselves admit they are unfamiliar with the technology, and unsure of its implications. However, the success in this new era will take more than just technical know-how. Technical skills are essential, but human judgement, adaptability and ethics remain indispensable. Redesigning current jobs and developing the human capabilities enable workers to integrate Agentic AI thoughtfully and successfully in their day-to-day roles. By building this dual foundation of technological literacy and human strengths, organisations can then unlock the full potential of Agentic AI and build a workforce ready to thrive in an AI-driven future.”

To download the White Paper Report 2025 on Agentic AI For Workplace Resilience, please visit https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2025/Agentic-AI. To find out more about the courses, training, and grants, please contact NTUC LearningHub at www.ntuclearninghub.com.

About NTUC LearningHub

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training.

To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 34,000 organisations and achieved more than 3.2 million training places across more than 1,000 courses with a pool of about 1,000 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP)—a one-stop online learning platform—offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.

For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.

Remarkable Success: Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week Secures Its Spot Among World-Class Horology Events

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The spectacular showcase reaffirms Bangkok’s rising status as a premier global destination for luxury watches.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Siam Paragon, a legendary landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, and a must-visit destination for local and international visitors, has solidified its reputation as the premier luxury watch destination with the success of “Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025.” Recognized as Southeast Asia’s most prestigious and comprehensive watch festival, the event delivered an extraordinary experience for enthusiasts and earned recognition from leading global maisons and collectors worldwide.

Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 brought together the world’s leading maisons, collectors, and watch enthusiasts for Southeast Asia’s most prestigious horological showcase.
Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 brought together the world’s leading maisons, collectors, and watch enthusiasts for Southeast Asia’s most prestigious horological showcase.

Held from September 23–28, 2025, at Siam Paragon, the event brought together over 30 prestigious luxury watch brands, including A. Lange & Söhne, Bianchet, Bulgari, Breitling, Bovet, Boucheron, Cartier, Chopard, Franck Muller, Grand Seiko, Girard-Perregaux, H. Moser & Cie, Hublot, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Erard, Omega, Panerai, Piaget, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, and Zenith. Founders and executives from these maisons graced the occasion, enhancing its international significance.

Industry leaders, master watchmakers, and passionate collectors gathered at Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025, celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
Industry leaders, master watchmakers, and passionate collectors gathered at Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025, celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

A key highlight was The Symposium, featuring 13 engaging sessions. Renowned horology expert Mr. Wei Koh, globally respected in watchmaking, shared his personal journey and visionary perspectives on timepiece creation, inspiring both new and seasoned collectors. The festival attracted thousands of enthusiasts from Thailand and abroad, solidifying Bangkok’s reputation as a rising global hub for luxury watches.

From global launches to exclusive showcases, Siam Paragon reaffirmed its position as the region’s premier luxury watch destination during Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025.
From global launches to exclusive showcases, Siam Paragon reaffirmed its position as the region’s premier luxury watch destination during Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025.

Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director of Siam Paragon Business Unit, said:
“The success of this event shows that today’s market values rare moments and extraordinary experiences. Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 delivers this for both brands and attendees. Our vision is to set a new benchmark for the watch industry in Thailand and the region, establishing this as an annual world-class event and reinforcing Bangkok as a must-visit global destination for luxury timepieces.”

The event also served as a premier stage for global and regional launches. Highlights included Chopard unveiling the L.U.C XPS Urushi “Naga” Limited Edition; Louis Erard introducing the Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Thailand Edition; Grand Seiko presenting the Spring Drive U.F.A. Violet Dawn; Bovet showcasing the Pioneer Perpetual Calendar Month Date in Stainless Steel for the first time in Southeast Asia; and Jaquet Droz revealing the Tourbillon Skelet-One Gold Dragon Mask for the first time in Thailand.

The Exhibition showcased exceptional timepieces valued over THB 1 billion, including the rare Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref.96 Steel, Salmon Dial, circa 1944, the Audemars Piguet Master02 Ref.15240SG, and the Bvlgari Fenice Octo Roma Secret, while The Experience offered innovative creations and exclusive activities unavailable elsewhere.

Over six remarkable days, Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 attracted an exceptional gathering of High Net Worth individuals, collectors, and watch enthusiasts from Thailand and around the world. The event set new world-class standards in luxury experiences, reinforcing Siam Paragon’s position as a premier global destination.

Hashtag: #SiamParagonBangkokWatchWeek2025 #BangkokWatchWeek2025 #SiamParagon #LuxuryWatchDestination

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Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

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Melaka promoting tourism site 2025 (Photo: Kheuakham Chanlivong)

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to a growing interest among Lao travelers in regional destinations.

According to data from Malaysia’s official tourism statistics, 14,733 Lao citizens visited the country in the first six months of 2025, placing the figure just shy of the total 18,886 recorded for the whole of 2024. 

The increase comes amid broader efforts by Malaysia to revitalize its tourism sector. 

On 28 September, the government officially launched Visit Malaysia 2026, a long-term campaign aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism development. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led the launch in Melaka, a city steeped in colonial and maritime history and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The campaign’s focus, officials say, goes beyond simply attracting more tourists. It places emphasis on tourism as a tool for economic empowerment, social development, and cultural preservation, with plans to invest in training, innovation, and community-based tourism initiatives.

Familiar Experiences in New Settings

For Lao travelers, Malaysia offers a mix of the familiar and the new. In Melaka, river cruises, such as the Jeti Paya Lebar Eco Cruise or Cruise Sungai Linggi, can evoke memories of boat rides along the Mekong in Luang Prabang. Occasionally, crocodiles can even be spotted along the riverbanks.

The Jeti Paya Lebar Eco Cruise or Cruise Sungai Linggi (Photo: Kheuakham Chanlivong)
The Jeti Paya Lebar Eco Cruise or Cruise Sungai Linggi (Photo: Kheuakham Chanlivong)

Melaka’s Dutch and Heritage Trail is another highlight. The route passes through centuries-old colonial sites, including Portuguese forts and Dutch and British administrative buildings.

For a panoramic view of the city, the Taming Sari Tower rises 80 meters above the ground, offering a full 360-degree look at Melaka’s mix of modern development and historic architecture.

The view from the Taming Sari Tower (Photo: Kheuakham Chanlivong)

At night, the Jonker Street Night Market draws crowds with its street food, artisan goods, and lively atmosphere, an experience not unlike the night markets in Laos. 

The Jonker Street (Photo: Kheuakham Chanlivong)

Malaysia’s 2026 Tourism Vision

Looking ahead to 2026, Malaysia’s tourism strategy places strong emphasis on empowering women, youth, and marginalized communities through training and employment opportunities in the tourism sector. The government also plans to support innovators, entrepreneurs, and start-ups, helping them turn ideas into real-world solutions and grow their businesses.

Investments will target digital education, with the goal of narrowing the digital divide for rural communities, youth, and post-conflict areas. Tourism initiatives will also aim to strengthen local economies by supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, ensuring that the benefits of tourism reach communities directly.

Cultural exchange remains a key pillar of the strategy, encouraging deeper engagement with Malaysia’s heritage through performances, culinary events, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. These programs are designed to preserve traditions while offering visitors more meaningful and authentic travel experiences.

Taken together, these efforts reflect Malaysia’s ambition to build a tourism sector that is sustainable, inclusive, and culturally rich, positioning the country as a leading destination in the region while uplifting local communities and preserving its diverse heritage.

Rescuers Say no More Signs of Life in Rubble of Collapsed Indonesian School

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Relatives of missing students mourn as search and rescue operations continue at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java province on October 1, 2025, after a multi-storey building at the school collapsed. A second survivor was pulled on October 1, from the rubble of a school that collapsed in Indonesia two days earlier, authorities said. (Photo by Juni KRISWANTO / AFP)

UPDATED on 2 October at 6:26 PM

AFP – Rescuers detected “no more signs of life” at a collapsed Indonesian school where 59 people were believed missing days after it gave way, an official said Thursday, raising fears no more survivors would be found.

Part of the multi-storey boarding school on the main island of Java collapsed suddenly on Monday as students gathered for afternoon prayers.

Five people have since been confirmed dead and 59 people were still feared buried under the rubble after days of rescue operations.

“We used high-tech equipment like thermal drones, and, scientifically, there were no more signs of life,” said Suharyanto, the head of Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency.

Distraught and tearful families waited anxiously near the site for news of their loved ones. Local residents near the school offered the families to stay in their homes as they waited, AFP saw.

“I’ve been here since day-1. I am hoping for the best news, that my brother survives. I am still hopeful,” said Maulana Bayu Rizky Pratama, whose 17-year-old brother is missing.

“It’s been four days, I hope my brother will be found soon. I feel sad thinking of him being down there for four days,” the 28-year-old added.

Rescuers pulled five survivors from the rubble on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens of children believed to still be trapped.

Abdul Hanan, whose 14-year-old son is missing, said children under the rubble had been crying for help.

“The rescue operation must be accelerated,” he urged.

Investigations into the cause of the collapse in the town of Sidoarjo are ongoing, but initial signs point to substandard construction, experts have said.

Complex operation

The rescue operation is complex as vibrations happening in one place can impact other areas, said Mohammad Syafii, head of the National Search and Rescue Agency.

“So now, to reach the spot where the victims are, we have to dig an underground tunnel,” he told reporters.

But digging itself poses challenges, including possible landslides. And any tunnel will only provide an access route around 60 centimeters (about 23 inches) wide because of the structure’s concrete columns.

Thermal-sensing drones are being used to locate survivors and the deceased as the 72-hour “golden period” for best survival chances comes to an end.

But the operation could last longer than seven days if people are still missing, a search and rescue agency official told AFP.

The school collapse was so violent it sent tremors across the neighborhood, said local resident Ani.

“I felt a vibration and then I heard a noise. I immediately ran to save myself. I didn’t realize at first it was a building collapse,” the grocery stall owner told AFP.

AFP saw rescuers in orange uniforms appearing to snake cameras under the rubble to hunt for traces of survivors.

Signs of life have been detected in several areas, said rescue official Emi Freezer of the National Search and Rescue Agency.

Water and food was being sent in, but access was through a single point, he said.

“The main structure has totally collapsed,” he added.

The operation was complicated by an earthquake, which struck offshore overnight Tuesday to Wednesday, briefly halting the search.

Local charitable organizations have set up posts offering families food and drink around the ruins.

The building folded after its foundation pillars failed to support the weight of new construction on the fourth floor of the school, said the national disaster management agency spokesman.

Lax construction standards have raised widespread concerns about building safety in Indonesia, where it is common to leave structures, particularly houses, partially completed, allowing owners to add extra floors later when their budgets permits.

This month, at least three people were killed and dozens injured when a building hosting a prayer recital collapsed in West Java province.

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Lao Government, UNFPA Host 2nd Population Conference to Empower Youth for National Development

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UNFPA – On 1 October, the Ministry of Finance and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted the 2nd National Conference on Population and Development under the theme “Educate, Employ, Empower and Engage.”

Led by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, the conference united key government leaders, regional representatives, and international partners to assess progress on vital population policies and set the stage for the nation’s next chapter of sustainable growth and youth empowerment.

The conference reviewed the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the National Population and Development Policy 2019-2030, and the outcomes of the First National Conference on Population and Development in 2023.

This review aimed to focus on the final term of implementing the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan 2021-2025, the development of the 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan 2026-2030, and the Demographic Dividend Roadmap 2025-2030.

Kikeo highlighted in his opening remarks that “almost half of the country’s population is under 25. This demographic presents significant potential for shifting the age structure and providing a youthful workforce. To fully capitalize on this demographic dividend, continued investment in human capital development is crucial for the short, medium, and long term. This investment should focus on expanding access to quality education and appropriate employment opportunities, while also creating favorable conditions and opportunities to empower this young population. Such efforts will enable them to contribute to green and sustainable economic growth and socio-economic development.”

The Minister of Finance, Santiphab Phomvihane, highlighted that youth are central to Laos’s progress. He noted that creating an enabling environment through quality education, decent employment, and supportive policies. This would enable their full contribution to the nation’s development.

“The success of these efforts relies significantly on the contributions of the private sector and development partners,” he added.

Ambassadors, international organizations, and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Laos to advance gender equality, build youth capacity, promote family planning, sexual and reproductive health and rights, combat gender-based violence, and generate and use data for development.

As part of South–South cooperation, delegates from Cambodia and Viet Nam shared experiences in translating the ICPD Program of Action into policy and practice, underscoring the importance of regional learning to overcome shared challenges.

Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific noted “To navigate the complex future ahead, we have to look beyond national borders. Stronger collaboration through ASEAN and the Mekong Subregion is essential to advancing our shared priorities – ranging from economic integration and climate resilience to digital transformation, mobility, and public health. Only through regional cooperation can we ensure that change and development benefit all, driving us toward collective progress.”

The 2nd National Conference on Population and Development reached a consensus on strengthening and implementing 9 recommendations and 25 strategic focus areas.

Achieving these recommendations requires collaborative efforts from the government, various sectors, and development partners to ensure that human capital, particularly the youth, plays a vital role in contributing to the national workforce and socio-economic growth. Insights from this meeting will inform the upcoming 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026–2030).

The conference provides the Lao government with an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to accelerating the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). It also emphasizes the importance of the outcomes from both the first and second National Conferences on Population and Development. Achieving these goals will require fostering partnerships and garnering support from all relevant sectors.

Eurasian e-commerce giant Wildberries to open platform to sellers in Georgia

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TBILISI, GEORGIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 October 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, is set to allow businesses in the Republic of Georgia to sell their products on the international online marketplace.

Georgia will become the ninth country with sellers on the platform. Representatives of more than 100 small and midsized Georgian businesses took part in a recent conference for potential vendors in the capital, Tbilisi. The event was timed to the announcement.

Wildberries already launched sales of goods from other countries to buyers in Georgia last year. It has since attracted a wide and active customer base there. Women are the primary buyers in Georgia (75%), while men demonstrate a high level of loyalty; 39% of them make purchases at least once a week. The largest age group of buyers is 25 to 44 years old, accounting for more than half of the orders. Users choose the platform for its fast delivery (69%) and wide assortment of products (62%).

That means there is a significant potential for local brands, which will now be able to directly offer sought-after products to a Georgian customer base that values variety and affordability, as well as to buyers from other countries where Wildberries operates.

Overall, Wildberries has more than 79 million customers across eight countries and processes more than 20 million orders per day, offering small and midsized businesses unique opportunities for accelerated growth through expansion into foreign markets and access to new customers.

According to the company’s estimates, 10% of sellers could achieve a monthly revenue equivalent to more than USD 10,000 within the first six months of operating on the platform. Books, clothing, footwear and cosmetics are the most in-demand product segments in Georgia.

Wildberries provides partners with extensive support, including training seminars, making the platform a convenient tool for business development. Georgian entrepreneurs will have access to such events in the PRO WB Development Center, which combines educational programs, expert consultations and marketing support, helping brands enter the market faster and scale effectively.

Hashtag: #Wildberries

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading digital platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 135 facilities and 87,000 pickup points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers.

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