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Binance Stock Trading Sees Strong First-Week Demand, With One in Four Users Under 25

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Just one week after launch, emerging-market users drove over 80% of direct stock trading volume on Binance, while nearly 40% of trades were placed under US$100 — underscoring demand for lower-barrier access to equities among eligible users

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s leading blockchain infrastructure provider Binance today released first-week data from its newly launched stock trading offering. The data shows substantial early momentum and signs that lower investment thresholds are helping bring a broader population into equity markets for the first time.

“The first week of stock trading on Binance reinforces what we set out to do: make it easier for eligible users in supported markets to access the financial markets that matter to them,” said Shunyet Jan, Head of Spot and Derivatives Business at Binance. “The data shows that when the barriers come down, people show up — from emerging markets, from younger demographics, and in trade sizes that traditional platforms were never designed to serve. This is part of Binance’s broader vision to become the financial super app for the world, where users can manage crypto, equities, payments, and more from a single trusted platform.”

Binance’s stock trading offering reflects the company’s broader focus on expanding access to financial opportunities through lower barriers, flexible investment sizes, and digital-native infrastructure. By making it easier for eligible users to access equities with smaller amounts of capital, Binance is working to open the door to broader participation in traditional financial markets.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM FIRST WEEK DATA SHOW: 

  • Approximately 25% of Binance’s stock users were under the age of 25. A generational dimension is emerging. This is a cohort that has come of financial age in an era where crypto was often the most accessible entry point into markets due to lower minimums, no brokerage account required and being available on a smartphone. Stock trading on Binance now extends the same ease of accessibility to traditional equities. For younger investors who may have started with crypto, it represents a natural next step in their financial journey.
  • 80%+ of stock trading volume came from emerging markets, where access to global equities has historically been limited by banking requirements, foreign-exchange costs, and high account minimums. Equity market participation outside the United States remains broadly below 20% of the population, even as U.S. equities account for roughly half of global market capitalisation. When access barriers come down, demand emerges quickly.
  • Nearly 40% of trades were placed under US$100, underscoring the role of fractional share access in reducing barriers to entry. Users can start investing on Binance from as little as US$5, compared with minimum deposits of US$500 to US$10,000 on many traditional brokerage platforms, a threshold that has historically excluded a significant share of would-be investors.
  • Assets under management in stocks on Binance surpassed US$400 million. Stock trading on Binance has shown strong early traction and conversion overall. Approximately one in ten unique visitors to the product page went on to register, with around 64% of those sign-ups going on to place a trade.
  • 70% of users exhibited holding behaviour rather than same-day trading, indicating the product is being used as a longer-term investment vehicle rather than a short-term trading tool.
  • Binance users traded across more than 1,100 assets in the first week, with 124 assets each exceeding US$100,000 in traded value.
  • Sector allocation was led by Information Technology at 57%, followed by Funds and ETPs (20%), Communication Services (11%), and Financials (9%). Semiconductors and hardware stood out at the sub-sector level, capturing approximately 44% of total fund inflows. This reflects targeted user interest in the hardware infrastructure layer of the AI trade.
  • Top names by volume and open interest included MRVL, GOOGL, NVDA, NOK, QQQ, CRCL, CRWV, INTC, DRAM, and MU.

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.

For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

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Disclaimer: Nest Trading Limited acts as your introducing broker and routes your orders for Securities to its clearing broker partner, Alpaca Securities LLC, for execution, clearing, settlement and custody. Binance does not handle or custody your Securities. Securities are subject to high market and liquidity risk and price volatility, particularly outside traditional market hours. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. Past performance is not a reliable predictor of future performance. Before trading, you should make an independent assessment of the appropriateness of the transaction in light of your own objectives and circumstances, including the risks and potential benefits. Consult your own advisers, where appropriate. This information should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Binance may receive payment for order flow remuneration for directing your orders. For more information, see the applicable Terms of Use, Securities Trading Product Terms and Risk Warning.

VinFast launches early booking program for battery-swapping e-motorcycles in the Philippines, accelerating its expansion across Southeast Asia

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – VinFast has officially launched the Early Booking Program for three (3) e-motorcycle models in the Philippines, including the VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, less than one month after opening bookings for the same lineup in Indonesia. The launch expands VinFast’s all-electric product portfolio in the Philippines while demonstrating the Company’s ability to rapidly advance its strategy of developing a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem across Southeast Asia.

VinFast launches early booking program for battery-swapping e-motorcycles in the Philippines

From June 10 to July 18, customers in the Philippines can place early orders for VinFast e-motorcycles through the official website at vinfastauto.ph or VinFast dealerships nationwide, with a non-refundable booking fee of only PHP 3,000. During the Early Booking Program period, customers will receive incentives valued at PHP 5,600.

All three e-motorcycle models offer accessible pricing and are accompanied by VinFast’s flexible ownership model, allowing customers to choose between battery subscription (with battery swapping privilege), or purchasing vehicles with batteries included, depending on their preferences and usage needs.

Accordingly, the VinFast Evo is priced at PHP 70,000 (with battery subscription), PHP 82,700 (including 1 battery), and PHP 95,400 (including 2 batteries). The VinFast Feliz II is priced at PHP 72,400 (with battery subscription), PHP 85,100 (including 1 battery), and PHP 97,800 (including 2 batteries).

Meanwhile, the VinFast Viper is priced at PHP 81,900 (with battery subscription), PHP 94,600 (including 1 battery), and PHP 107,300 (including 2 batteries).

The first deliveries to customers in the Philippines are expected to begin from July 2026.

Ms. Vo Thi Cam Tu, Managing Director of VinFast E-motorcycles Overseas Market, said: “The Philippines is one of the key markets in VinFast’s international electric two-wheeler expansion strategy. The introduction of three battery-swapping e-motorcycle models further expands our product ecosystem in the country while offering more green mobility options tailored to the diverse needs of local consumers. We will continue investing comprehensively in products, infrastructure, and services to make the transition to electric mobility the most natural choice for all Filipinos.”

The three new models have been developed to meet the diverse mobility needs of consumers in the Philippines, ranging from daily urban commuting and business purposes to modern and dynamic lifestyle aspirations.

Among them, the VinFast Viper is designed for young customers who favor sporty styling and modern technology. The vehicle is equipped with a range of advanced features, including a Smart Key system with remote vehicle tracking and locating functions, a TFT display, projector headlights, and dual rear shock absorbers with external reservoirs.

Meanwhile, the VinFast Evo and VinFast Feliz II are optimized for practical everyday use, combining agile performance, affordable operating costs, and driving ranges well suited to urban mobility needs.

All three models are equipped with a 5,200W BLDC in-wheel motor. The VinFast Viper and VinFast Feliz II support top speeds of up to 90 km/h, while the VinFast Evo reaches up to 80 km/h.

VinFast e-motorcycles are also developed to global quality standards. The frame is constructed using high-strength steel that meets Japanese standards. The motor and controller system are rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, while the battery complies with the European ECE-R136 safety standard and is covered by a warranty of up to 6 years or 72,000 km.

Each e-motorcycle features two battery compartments positioned beneath the seat, allowing the use of up to two 1.5 kWh LFP batteries. With two fully-charged batteries, the vehicle can travel up to 150 km under standard conditions.

Customers may choose to subscribe to two batteries at a monthly fee of PHP 439 per battery, or purchase vehicles with batteries included, depending on their needs. Battery swapping fees are set at PHP 35 per battery per swap.

In addition to battery swapping, users can also charge batteries directly at home. Through a strategic partnership with global charging infrastructure developer V-Green, VinFast is actively deploying battery-swapping stations across the Philippines to provide customers with a convenient, fast, and optimized ownership experience.

The Philippines is currently one of Southeast Asia’s largest two-wheeler markets. Combined with increasingly visible trends toward green transportation solutions, the market is considered well-positioned for the growth of electric motorcycles in the coming years. It is also one of the five key international markets in VinFast’s electric two-wheeler expansion plan this year, alongside Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia.

In recent years, VinFast has gradually established a green mobility ecosystem in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and other markets through partnerships with local companies, alongside ecosystem partners such as Green GSM and V-Green. In addition to e-motorcycles, VinFast is also developing a diverse portfolio that includes electric vehicles, e-bikes, and e-buses, further expanding consumer choices in the transition toward sustainable transportation on a global scale.

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Border Point with Thailand Hits 60 Percent Completion in Xayabouly

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Xayabouly’s Nam Ngeun International Checkpoint has reached over 60 percent completion, with construction expected to finish in 2027. (Photo: Xayabouly News)

Construction of the Nam Ngeun International Checkpoint in Xayabury Province has reached over 60 percent completion as of June, slightly behind schedule, officials reported.

Located in Ngeun District on the Lao-Thai border, opposite the Huai Kon Border Checkpoint in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nan Province, Thailand. 

The facility spans 7.17 hectares, it serves as a land crossing in Xayabouly’s northwestern corridor and stands as one of four international checkpoints in the province, alongside the Namheuang Friendship Bridge International Checkpoint in Kenthao the Phoudou International Border Checkpoint in Paklay, and the Pangmon International Border Checkpoint in Khob.

The new facility has been designed to support green energy use, with solar panels installed across building rooftops to reduce reliance on conventional power sources.

Chinese company Shanghai Construction Group, a state-owned engineering and construction firm headquartered in Shanghai, is carrying out the work under a contract valued at USD 6.72 million. 

Construction began in February 2025, and the project is scheduled for completion by February 2027, followed by a two-year maintenance phase.

The project currently runs 5.71 percent behind the original timeline. 

Officials directed the contractor to maintain regular reporting cycles, ensure construction materials meet high-quality standards, and design the architectural layout for long-term sustainability and durability.

Zoomlion’s Humanoid Robot Z01 Shines at KOMATEK 2026, Showcasing Advances in Embodied AI and Industrial Robotics

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ISTANBUL, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) attracted widespread attention at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul with the appearance of its humanoid robot Z01. Alongside more than 40 high-end construction machinery exhibits that secured orders exceeding RMB 1 billion, Z01 emerged as one of the event’s most talked-about attractions.

Zoomlion's Humanoid Robot Z01 performed a Tai Chi routine, drawing large crowds and extensive visitor engagement at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul.
Zoomlion’s Humanoid Robot Z01 performed a Tai Chi routine, drawing large crowds and extensive visitor engagement at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul.

Designed for industrial collaboration, intelligent guidance, and educational applications, the bipedal humanoid robot demonstrated coordinated movement and precise operational capabilities throughout the exhibition. During a live demonstration, Z01 performed a Tai Chi routine, showcasing advanced motion control, dynamic balance, and human-robot interaction capabilities, drawing large crowds of visitors.

The debut of Z01 highlights Zoomlion’s growing commitment to embodied AI, with embodied AI robots and related emerging industries forming the company’s third growth curve.

Zoomlion possesses significant advantages in embodied intelligence development. As one of the earliest companies in China’s construction machinery industry to invest in industrial IoT technologies, the company has built a strong digital foundation through Zvalley, its AI-powered industrial internet subsidiary, which is supported by nearly 1,300 technical and R&D professionals.

Since 2024, Zoomlion has accelerated the development of embodied AI technologies through its integrated hardware-software innovation capabilities. The company has established a comprehensive technology framework covering robot hardware, core components, decision-making and motion-control systems, and software ecosystems. At the same time, the integration of AI and robotics technologies is helping drive the intelligent transformation of Zoomlion’s construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and mining equipment businesses.

By the end of 2025, Zoomlion had developed eight embodied AI robot prototypes across four major categories, creating a diversified product portfolio that includes humanoid and wheeled robots. Leveraging the company’s extensive industrial environments, these robots have been validated in real-world applications at Zoomlion Smart City, including logistics handling, factory inspection, loading and unloading, pre-assembly, and quality inspection. These deployments have provided valuable operational data and experience for future large-scale commercialization.

Earlier this year at Hannover Messe 2026, Zoomlion showcased Robot Ops, its embodied AI development platform, and demonstrated collaborative operations involving humanoid and logistics robots. The event highlighted the company’s progress in moving embodied AI from laboratory research to practical, industrial-grade applications, emphasizing real-world adaptability, autonomous decision-making, and multi-robot collaboration.

Today, embodied AI robots are already being utilized across multiple manufacturing processes within Zoomlion Smart City. Zoomlion is committed to developing embodied intelligence with an industrial mindset, focusing on real-world scenarios and building capabilities from the ground up. By establishing a robust industrial data system for embodied AI and advancing engineering-oriented robot design and manufacturing, the company is steadily laying the foundation for the large-scale deployment of embodied intelligence technologies across industries.

Dance Without Borders: BYU Ballroom Dance Gives Historic Performances in India

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NEW DELHI / BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – The BYU Ballroom Dance Company lit up stages in India for the first time, enchanting over 1,000 audience members with show-stopping performances held on 4 and 6 June 2026 in the nation’s capital and a grand finale in Bengaluru on 9 June. Distinguished guests, including government, interfaith, and community leaders, were among the crowd, dazzled by the performances.

Audiences in New Delhi and Bengaluru were mesmerized by the elegance and precision of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company's performances.
Audiences in New Delhi and Bengaluru were mesmerized by the elegance and precision of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company’s performances.

“It was superb,” said India Foundation Executive Vice President Alok Bansal. “Not only the performance, but everything was so well-coordinated. Here, the whole team was in synchronization. It actually was amazing. It requires immense practice and confidence in one another, and that was very clearly visible. I think audience reaction was superb.”

For their performances in India, the BYU Ballroom Dance Company seamlessly blended ballroom dance with Indian cultural elements, drawing an effusive response from the audience.
For their performances in India, the BYU Ballroom Dance Company seamlessly blended ballroom dance with Indian cultural elements, drawing an effusive response from the audience.

The three shows were presented shortly after the Company’s success at the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, where they swept the British Championships again in both Ballroom and Latin Formations. Whether competing in London or performing in India, the internationally acclaimed ensemble consistently wowed audiences with its creative blend of standard ballroom and Latin styles. From the Waltz, Tango, and Quickstep to the Lindyhop and Samba, the student dancers surpassed cultural boundaries on the dance floor, show after show.

“It was truly spectacular. Every movement was executed beautifully, and the storytelling was so powerful that it kept me completely engaged throughout,” said media consultant Poonam Kashyap from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, who partnered the performances.

Every performance by the BYU Ballroom Dance Company in India concluded with a standing ovation. Their respect for the country and genuine desire to connect were evident as the student dancers embraced the people and culture.
Every performance by the BYU Ballroom Dance Company in India concluded with a standing ovation. Their respect for the country and genuine desire to connect were evident as the student dancers embraced the people and culture.

As the Company’s premiere performances in India, the shows filled theaters with standing ovations. Attendees left feeling mesmerized by the dedication and pure passion of the performances, with a newfound love for the art form. Many expressed appreciation for the opportunity to enjoy high-caliber performing arts with such cultural heritage at no cost.

Beyond the stage, the 32 dancers participated in meaningful cultural exchanges with classical Indian dancers from the illustrious Triveni Kala Sangam, and heartfelt interactions with mentally challenged patients at the Missionaries of Charity home in Old Delhi. These experiences fostered mutual understanding and strengthened connections between the visiting students and the people they met.

“All of us tried to coordinate and learn each other’s culture and traditions,” shared Acharya Jayalakshmi Eshwar, renowned head of the Bharatanatyam department at the dance institution. “It was like one family then we came together, exchanging our artistic ideas. It was very, very beautiful – a great experience.”

“India’s rich cultural heritage and extraordinary hospitality have made a lasting impression on our students and faculty,” said Curt Holman, artistic director of the Company. “The arts create connections that transcend language, reminding us that we have far more in common than we often realize.”

He added, “Our time in India has been life-changing for the students. Not only have they been able to share their dance talents, but they have gained a new perspective on life as they have personally connected with audience members. This will be a memory never to forget.”

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No Longer Poor: Can Laos be Clean, Green and Great?

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A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle is seen from the top of Patuxai, also known as the Victory Monument, in Vientiane on 10 March 2026, as the public transportation system resumes in the Lao capital. (Photo by AFP)

By Anoulak Kittikhoun, originally published on Fulcrum Analysis on Southeast Asia

Laos will graduate from the UN’s Least Developed Country (LDC) category this year. Doing so not only achieves a national aspiration from the 2000s but also marks the end of a decades-long categorisation that has framed the country as “poor”. Laos will surpass three ASEAN Member States that remain as LDCs — Cambodia, Myanmar and Timor-Leste — and 44 countries that are still classified as such.

In January 2026, Laos set a long-term development goal to reach upper-middle income status by 2055. But this goal will have little value if the country is less liveable and sustainable.

Laos deserves credit for its graduation. From 2000 to 2020, its economy grew rapidly, with an average annual growth of 7 per cent — among one of the highest in the world. That expansion was driven by natural resource extraction and exports, especially hydropower, mining and plantations. This growth alongside added assistance from development partners, in turn, financed better infrastructure and reduced national poverty to 15 per cent by 2025.

However, resource-led development has come at environmental and health costs. The land, forests and the mighty Mekong have experienced major degradation and deforestation. Forest cover fell by 2.9 per cent between 2000 and 2015. Cities in Laos — like many others in the world — are facing a global waste crisis in which dumping, open burning and clogged drains have caused adverse health effects, flooding and environmental harm. In the national capital of Vientiane and UNESCO World Heritage City Luang Prabang, waste burdens have increased as a result of population and tourism growth. For example, only a third of an estimated 970 tons of waste produced per day in Vientiane is collected and properly disposed of. By 2030, the amount of waste produced could rise to 1,512 tons per day.

When the Covid-19 pandemic broke in 2021, its effects exposed the structural weaknesses of Laos’ resource-led development model. From 2021 to 2023, the economy faced unprecedented pressures, from high inflation and currency depreciation to low foreign reserves. Public debt rose to around 131 per cent of GDP in 2022. A Sri Lankan-style economic collapse was predicted. In July 2024, President Thongloun Sisoulith instructed the government to take new measures to stop the depreciation of the kip within one month. These measures included stronger capital flow management to increase foreign currency inflows into the banking system, the building up of gold reserves and the creation of a centralised foreign exchange (FX) platform. The kip has since stabilised, while inflation has eased, reserves have improved and public debt has been reduced to 88 per cent of GDP by the end of 2025.

To avoid a repeat of the 2022–2023 debt crisis, Laos’ development drive needs to better balance financially-sound growth with green prosperity. The strongest lesson comes from countries that undertook similar policies when they were “still poor” and developing. For example, upon independence in 1965, Singapore was burdened by issues of poverty, slums and poor sanitation. From the start, Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew envisioned “the cleanest and greenest city in South Asia” as the ultimate “hallmark of success”. That clarity of mission has been integral to Singapore’s development strategy. Since the 1960s, the city state’s leaders have rejected investment projects that were deemed highly pollutive. Although resources were scarce, Singapore’s early investment in waste management and urban greening, the enactment of new laws and successful sustainability campaigns have paid off.

Likewise, Laos can boost its economy and development without normalising waste and environmentally unfriendly resource extraction. To that end, the Lao government has already put in place laws and strategies that have successfully increased forest cover, advanced world-class mitigation measures for Mekong dams and implemented dam-safety standards nationwide.

The central challenge, however, remains uneven implementation. In general, regulatory agencies often lack the resources, technical capacity and independence needed to monitor compliance, and overlapping mandates between ministries dilute accountability. In addition, the effects of poor waste management on health, tourism and investor confidence will only undermine a country’s capacity to handle more complex development challenges.

To help make Laos cleaner and greener, four mutually reinforcing strategies are needed. First, there must be integrated visions and longer-term planning by the government and its partners. On waste management, ad hoc or donor efforts are not enough. Laos should adopt a country-wide cleanliness strategy that cities can adapt. It should also establish clear national targets (e.g. “make Vientiane the cleanest Mekong capital”), define institutional responsibilities, manage financing and fee models and implement monitoring systems, including protocols for festivals and tourist hotspots.

On sustainability, Laos already has specific targets for conservation and development, but these goals are often in silos. For example, the 2020 Forestry Strategy aims to achieve 70 per cent forest cover, while the power plan has set targets of 20 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. If these targets are not coordinated, increased power outputs may inadvertently put more pressure on rivers, forests and food systems. Laos needs to formulate an integrated climate-water-energy-food vision that is climate resilient and adaptive to scenarios on future water availability, flood and drought risks. These strategies should also align with Mekong-wide planning, moving from project-by-project decisions toward coordinated dam operations and joint investments that produce multiple benefits. With more multi-sectoral developments in certain areas, Laos can save other areas of valuable ecosystems, such as free-flowing rivers and wetlands, from exploitation.

Second, waste and environmental policies should be implemented with a carrot-and-stick approach. Waste management solutions need to be accompanied by nationwide waste and public health laws that support implementation. Singapore’s Environmental Public Health Act (enacted over 50 years ago) is instructive. Inspections, punitive fines and Corrective Work Orders (CWOs) which require offenders to clean public areas, have reduced land pollution. In green development, Laos already has modern laws on land, water, forestry and environment, and a recently integrated Ministry of Agriculture and Environment with a stronger mandate for enforcement. What is needed is the consistent application of sustainability criteria when reviewing projects, stronger inspectorates, and stricter penalties for unauthorised development and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) violations.

Laos also needs incentives that can fund sustainable waste management solutions. Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee model could be an option for Luang Prabang, allowing Laos to mobilise additional revenue for clean and green efforts. Additionally, waste-to-energy schemes such as the Tuas South Incineration Plant demonstrate that waste can become productive infrastructure.

The rise of regional carbon markets offers Laos another opportunity for ASEAN cooperation: as hard-to-abate industries seek high-integrity carbon credits, Laos could generate new revenue by protecting forests and other carbon sinks, thereby creating financial incentives to implement clean and green development. Finally, eco-certification and tax or licensing incentives could encourage greener factories, hotels, restaurants and tourism operators.

Third, authorities can draw on systematic civic mobilisation to cultivate environmentally conscious behaviours. Laos has had some campaigns in the past, but they lacked scale, regularity or social anchoring. Nationwide Total Cleanup or broader clean and green campaigns once or twice a year can be institutionalised to bring together ministries, organisations, schools and businesses in a synchronised effort. Leaders should roll up their sleeves and participate visibly and sustainably, not symbolically. A potential untapped resource is temples, already among the cleanest and most orderly public spaces in many Lao villages. If temples led monthly village clean-up efforts in cooperation with local authorities, spiritual values, community pride and environmental duty can be merged in ways that government slogans alone cannot achieve.

Finally, policymakers and officials need to leverage modern technologies to build stronger monitoring systems and adaptation. Drones, for example, can lower the cost of monitoring systems, while AI-powered data systems can increase analytical prowess and options for decision making. A digital twin of Laos’ critical areas of cities, land and environments — with satellite and drone-generated imageries, data and tracking and modelling software — would allow policymakers to monitor city streets, forest cover, river systems, waste flows and infrastructure project footprints in near real time.

Being clean and green takes more than money and resources. It is a matter of mindset and leadership. Laos is on the verge of shedding its long-standing reputation as one of the world’s poorest countries. The question is no longer how Laos can become richer, but what development choices it will make to reach that goal responsibly. An extractive, higher income country with long-term environmental degradation would be a poor answer. A cleaner and greener Laos, however, would be a great one indeed.

OOm Institute Calls for AI Fluency to Close Human Critical Thinking Gap

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – OOm Institute, a Singapore-based AI and digital skills training provider, is calling for greater AI fluency as businesses adopt Generative AI and concerns grow over declining critical thinking and verification skills.

The rapid adoption of AI tools without sufficient verification, contextual understanding, or critical oversight is contributing to a growing “Human Critical Thinking Gap”.

Recent research from Professors Rick Dakan and Joseph Feller also corroborates this; only 8.7% of participants consistently verified high-stakes AI-generated claims before accepting them.

Beyond the Prompt: The Human-Centric Shift

While prompt engineering remains a foundational skill for today’s workforce, OOm Institute suggests the discipline must evolve beyond simple input mechanics.

“We are entering a false competence trap,” says Ian Cheow, CEO at OOm Institute. “People are learning how to prompt, but they aren’t learning how to make the right decisions. If you cannot spot when an AI’s logic fails, you aren’t using a tool, you are delegating your intelligence.”

The Warning: If You Let AI Think for You, You “De-skill”

Professionals who rely heavily on AI without developing critical evaluation skills risk “de-skilling”, where domain expertise erodes over time due to over-dependence on automated systems.

The concept of AI Fluency is built around three core capabilities:

  • Decision to Correct: The ability to determine when AI-generated output is sufficient and when it poses a risk that requires human revision or rejection.
  • Contextual Sovereignty: Ensuring human oversight remains central so AI outputs align with Singapore’s cultural, commercial, and ethical contexts.
  • Critical Inquiry: Moving beyond prompting to actively question assumptions, logic, accuracy, and completeness in AI-generated responses.

Real-World Practice vs Theory

As AI tools evolve rapidly, practitioners argue that effective AI capability cannot rely solely on static classroom theory. Real-world usage often involves changing workflows, unpredictable outputs, and context-specific decision-making that require continuous practical application and human judgment.

Maintaining AI fluency increasingly requires learning from practitioners actively applying these tools in commercial environments.

“At OOm Institute, our focus is on building practical decision-making in AI usage,” Mr Cheow added. “Our goal is to help professionals use AI with stronger critical thinking, clearer accountability, and practical business understanding.”
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OOm Institute is a WSQ course provider in Singapore, supporting workforce upskilling in AI, Digital Marketing, and Soft Skills, backed by expert trainers and over 20 years of digital expertise. They deliver industry-oriented learning programmes designed to help organisations apply digital tools effectively in real-world business environments.

Suanova, a Subsidiary of Yeebo, Signs Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement with InfiX.ai

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Advancing Deployment of Training and Inference Integrated AI Platforms in Healthcare Applications, Powered by Domestic High-Density Computing Infrastructure


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited (“Yeebo”; Stock Code: 00259.HK, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Suanova Technology Limited (“Suanova”), has entered into a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with InfiX.ai, a global leader in enterprise-grade generative AI (GenAI) infrastructure solutions. Leveraging Suanova’s Shanghai Cube, a domestically developed high-density computing infrastructure, the two parties will jointly advance the deployment of training and inference integrated AI platforms with continuous self-learning capabilities in healthcare applicatoins. As part of this collaboration, Suanova will contribute its expertise in domestic computing infrastructure by providing the core computing power and foundational support.

With healthcare as the initial focus, the two parties have already collaborated with leading medical institutions to conduct clinical validation in areas such as cancer GenAI, foundational medical Large Language Models (LLMs) and personalized cancer treatment planning.

Building Integrated Infrastructure for Medical AI with Shanghai Cube as the Foundation

The training and inference integrated AI platforms deployed under this collaboration are powered by Shanghai Cube, combined with InfiX.ai’s training, inference and multimodal AI capabilities. This integration delivers a truly unified hardware-software infrastructure tailored for medical AI applications.

Shanghai Cube, developed with the participation of Suanova, was among the earliest of its kind in China and is currently the highest-density domestically developed GPU supernode product. It adopts a high-density deployment architecture featuring 128 GPUs per rack with liquid cooling, enabling compact and efficient deployment of large-scale computing clusters. Shanghai Cube integrates a range of domestically produced core components, including liquid-cooling systems, high-performance parallel storage systems, retimers and motherboard capacitors. It provides a one-stop, highly efficient solution for the large-scale deployment of domestic computing systems and models.

Partnering with InfiX.ai to Build Enterprise-Grade AI Infrastructure

InfiX.ai is a research-driven AI infrastructure company serving global markets, with capabilities spanning IaaS, PaaS and MaaS. The company is building a Decentralized Co-GenAI Network that connects computing power, models, platforms and intelligent applications, with the aim of helping enterprises and organizations train, deploy and own their domain-specific AI based on proprietary data, expertise and business workflows.

InfiX.ai brings together world-class talent in AI research and industry deployment. The company is led by its Founder and Chief Scientist, Prof. Hongxia Yang, with Co-Founder and Vice President Haiqing Chen and Chief AI Architect Jianmin Wu forming the core management and technology team. Prof. Yang is also a Chair Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence, with extensive experience spanning both academia and industry. She previously served as Head of LLMs in the at ByteDance (U.S.), AI Scientist and Director at Alibaba Group, Chief Data Scientist at Yahoo!, and Research Staff Member at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. Prof. Yang has published more than 150 papers and holds over 50 patents. She has also received numerous international honors, including the WAIC SAIL Award, the National Scientific and Technological Progress Award, and recognition as one of the AI 2000 Most Influential Scholars worldwide.

By integrating InfiX.ai’s training and inference algorithms with Suanova’s high-performance computing platform, the solution significantly reduces memory usage and computing resource requirements. This enables higher throughput and supports training and deployment of larger-scale models under equivalent hardware configurations. The system is also capable of continuously capturing data for incremental training, integrating user feedback for fine-tuning and reinforcement learning, thereby ensuring that model performance evolves alongside changing business needs. Furthermore, the infrastructure supports local execution of the entire AI workflow – from training and fine-tuning to inference – thereby ensuring data security by design and meeting the stringent security requirements of sectors such as healthcare, finance, and government.

Mr. Daliang Chen, CEO of Suanova, said: “This partnership with InfiX.ai represents an important milestone in Suanova’s expansion into medical AI. Leveraging the Shanghai Cube high-density domestic computing platform, we aim to accelerate the adoption of medical AI in real-world clinical settings. This collaboration not only brings together the complementary strengths of both companies from a technological perspective, but also serves as a key step in advancing the domestic computing ecosystem. Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with our partners to drive the deep integration of artificial intelligence across diverse industries.”

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About Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited

Founded in 1988, Yeebo (International Holdings) Limited is a diversified electronic component company with a well-established presence in the global market. The Company’s core business spans flat panel displays, computing power and capacitors, serving a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer applications. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Yeebo operates its manufacturing operations primarily in the Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces, supporting a global sales network that ensures localized service and support for its international clientele.

In alignment with its long-term strategic vision, Yeebo is leveraging its robust operational foundation to expand into the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) compute and related sectors. This initiative reflects the Company’s commitment to innovation and technological advancement, with the objective of positioning Yeebo as a leading and influential participant in the rapidly evolving AI industry across mainland China and Hong Kong.

About Suanova Technology Limited

Suanova, under Yeebo, is an innovative technology company focused on delivering independent, efficient, and accessible domestic AI computing services. Its business spans three core areas: computing power and cloud operations, computing technology development and computing industry investment. With branches in Hong Kong and Shanghai, it provides customers with better localized services. It is committed to transforming complex AI infrastructure into simple, efficient, and cost‑effective services through continuous technological innovation, with the goal of becoming a leading “infrastructure operator” in the AI era.

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