Celebrating the first flagship store in Southeast Asia with a Thai-inspired immersive experience

BANGKOK, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — POP MART, a global leading company in the pop culture and art toy industry officially opens its Global Landmark Store on the 7th floor of ICONSIAM, Bangkok. Spanning over 760 sqm, the store is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and showcases a unique blend of Thai culture, contemporary design, and imaginative storytelling.

The store design draws on three themes: Water Culture, Traditional Thai Architecture, and Inclusiveness, aligning with POP MART’s mission to “Light up Passion and Bring Joy.”

The event was graced by the presence of Chompoo Araya A. Hargate, Abigail Rangsee Singhpipat, Jeff Worakamon Satur (Jeff Satur), and celebrities and artists. Also in attendance were Mr. Wang Ning, Founder of POP MART; Mr. Justin Moon, COO of POP MART International; Mr. Kenny Wong, designor and creator of Molly; and Ms. Chadatip Chutrakul, CEO of Siam Piwat Group.

A major highlight is the two-story wind-up toy–inspired entrance, featuring CRYBABY riding an elephant, symbolizing Thai culture and national pride. The riverfront terrace houses a striking 4-meter-tall MOLLY figure in traditional Thai attire, setting the stage for a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience by the Chao Phraya River.

Inside, the store offers fans a multi-level immersive journey through zones like the MEGA Zone, blind box area, POP BEAN zone, and a playful second floor inspired by Rubik’s Cubes and Thai architecture. A newly launched POP MART Café, the first outside China, also provides a whimsical space for fans to relax, connect, and enjoy a menu.

As part of the launch, the HELLO MOON Exhibition featuring MOLLY runs from August 5–14 at Thara Hall, ICONSIAM. Fans can meet Kenny Wong and explore limited-edition Thailand-exclusive figures including MOLLY Thailand Figure, LABUBU Long-tail Boat Figure, Crybaby Tuk Tuk Figure, and the POP BEAN Crybaby Baby Born Series Set (Thailand Limited).

The opening of this Global Landmark Store marks a key milestone in POP MART’s international expansion, reinforcing its commitment to connecting fans worldwide through creativity, culture, and joyful experiences.

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced another chapter in Web3 infrastructure with the brand new Bybit Web3.

Returning from the hiatus in May this year when the restructuring commenced, Bybit Web3 is back and better on a mission to unlock access for millions of users worldwide. The new edition reimagines the on-chain experience with innovative offerings and a seamless user journey.

Barrier-Free Onchain Experience

The strategic upgrade adopts a fresh approach to on-chain trading integrating core DeFi functionalities and benefits into Bybit’s trading platform, removing the hassle of setting up and managing multiple Web3 wallets and gas tokens.

Achieving on-chain trading without complex setup and management of on-chain wallets and gas tokens, Bybit Web3 distills DeFi opportunities into one user-friendly interface. No external wallets, no gas tokens required—with only their Bybit UTA (Unified Trading Account) using USDT, USDC, SOL or bbSOL, users can explore on-chain trading and DeFi activities on Bybit Web3.

Bybit users can seamlessly navigate between the centralized exchange and Web3, directly trading the most sought-after on-chain assets include TUNA, PUMP, FRAG, Fartcoin, JLP, RAY, MOODENG, LetsBONK, TSLAx, MSTRx, SPYx, CRCLx and NVDAx on the Solana network.

Bybit Web3 Exclusive: Limited-Time Prize Pool

From now until September 7, 2025, eligible Bybit Web3 users can unlock a new prize pool of 200,000 USDT in two events:

1. Task-Based Rewards: successful participants will earn Lucky Draw Tickets to unlock a 120,000 USDT prize pool; simple tasks include making the first Web3 trade in any amount.
2. Performance-Based Competition: more confident Web3 traders can compete for top spots in the leaderboards by volume, for a chance to win up to 80,000 USDT.

Rewards are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Terms and conditions apply.

Bybit Web3 fuses the potential of Web3 and the convenience of the centralized experience, offering users the flexibility and support in an innovative model. With more features such as on-chain and off-chain arbitrage opportunities on the roadmap, getting ahead on-chain has never been easier.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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– Launches AI-driven policy dashboard for government and industry leaders from 21 APEC economies
– Set to present digital transformation and AI collaboration strategies at APEC Dialogue on August 12

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CODIT, an AI-powered legal and policy intelligence platform, participated in the corporate exhibition at the APEC 2025 Digital & AI Forum held on August 5 in Songdo, Incheon. During the forum, the company presented its real-time policy monitoring platform designed to improve access to timely and accurate regulatory intelligence.

The forum, held as an official side event of the APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting, convened government and industry leaders from all 21 APEC member economies. At its exhibition booth, CODIT introduced its dynamic dashboard that curates and summarizes policy developments related to core forum themes, including artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

The platform attracted significant attention from policymakers and ICT experts across the region. Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT, Bae Kyung-hoon, visited the booth to explore the platform firsthand. Attendees noted that in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment like Korea’s, having concise policy updates available in English significantly enhances accessibility and practical usability for global stakeholders. The AI-powered dashboard’s ability to automatically classify and summarize legislation, press releases, and news articles based on user-defined topics, was particularly well received.

CODIT currently provides policy response support services built on Korea’s largest policy data coverage and proprietary AI summarization engine. In the second half of this year, the company plans to launch Chat CODIT, an interactive AI agent that enables real-time Q&A on policy information across major jurisdictions, including Korea and the United States.

“It was truly meaningful to receive direct feedback from policymakers who recognized CODIT as a practical solution for real-world policy response.” said Ji Eun Chung, CEO of CODIT. “As digital environments evolve at unprecedented speed, the ability to deliver cross-border policy insights with speed and accuracy has never been greater. CODIT will continue to grow as a global platform that empowers better, faster policy decisions.”

CODIT is also scheduled to speak at the upcoming APEC Public-Private Dialogue on August 12, where it will share strategic perspectives on digital transformation and AI cooperation. As APEC advances its regional agenda on AI collaboration, the session will highlight how AI-powered policy platforms can help build a more inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem.

• 78 students embark on their journey to become doctors at Duke-NUS Medical School’s 19th White Coat Ceremony
• 46 individuals have made the shift from other careers into medicine, including a lawyer with experience as a yoga coach, a software engineer and professionals from diverse paths, underscoring Duke-NUS’ distinct positioning as Singapore’s only graduate-entry medical school
• For the first time, twin sisters enter the MD programme together

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new chapter in Singapore’s healthcare story began today as 78 aspiring doctors from Duke-NUS Medical School’s 19th Doctor of Medicine (MD) cohort donned their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath, committing themselves to a future of medical excellence, professionalism and a lifelong service of healing.

Duke-NUS’ Class of 2029 reflects the School’s bold and purposeful cultivation of medical talent—by welcoming individuals from a wide spectrum of academic and professional backgrounds.

This year’s students range in age from 22 to 33 and include 46 early-to-mid-career professionals who have switched paths to pursue medicine. Forming the School’s largest batch of career-pivoting individuals, they bring with them rich perspectives from fields such as law, software engineering and economics. Also represented are fresh graduates from universities worldwide, as well as seven students admitted through Duke-NUS’ conditional pathways in partnership with Singapore’s top universities.

Professor Thomas Coffman, Dean of Duke-NUS, said:

“Duke-NUS was founded to reimagine how medical talent is developed in Singapore. By welcoming students with many academic backgrounds and life experiences, we bring together diverse minds united by a shared purpose—to serve, to heal and to improve health for generations to come. The White Coat Ceremony reflects our shared commitment for our students to become competent and compassionate doctors who may also contribute to medicine as scientists, educators, policy makers, innovators and future healthcare leaders.”

Along with their undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields, six members of the Class of 2029 hold Master’s degrees and one has attained a PhD prior to joining the programme.  

Among the incoming students is Ms Seah Xue Er, Cheryl, 33, a former senior counsel with J. P. Morgan and a private legal practitioner with a decade of experience in law.

Ms Seah, who has also taught yoga part-time, believes in competency and in being compassionate when caring for her patients.

“I want to be a doctor who is hands-on, passionate and relentless in advocating for the best outcome for every patient. I would be someone who perseveres in the duty I have undertaken to provide the best care, treatment and recovery solution for them,” she said.

Another student, Ms Tania Chattopadhyay, 30, left a career in software engineering to pursue medicine—a dream she had wanted to fulfil since being inspired by her father’s battle with a heart disorder.  

Now a mother, she is committed to engineering preventive health solutions in cardiovascular and metabolomic disorders treatment.

“I believe many conditions can be detected early or even prevented altogether with the right tools, education and systems in place. I want to work on solutions that empower patients to take charge of their health and make care more proactive and effective,” she said.

This intake also includes the School’s first pair of twin sisters, Ms Shruthi Kumar and Ms Swathi Kumar, 23, who studied psychology and engineering respectively and share a passion for healing.

 “Taking the next step into medicine together feels incredibly special—not just as a personal milestone but as a shared dream we’ve nurtured side by side,” said Ms Shruthi Kumar, with Ms Swathi Kumar adding: “We’ve always challenged and supported each other, and now, we’re excited to approach learning with different viewpoints and to bring our different strengths to medicine, together.”

Mr Tang Zheng Yang Tony, 24, an English Literature graduate who joined Duke-NUS via a conditional admissions pathway from Yale-NUS College, believes that medicine and literature are “two sides of the same coin” that illuminate the complexities of human life. He hopes to draw from the empathy and introspection instilled in him by his humanities training to offer holistic care as a clinician.

“I have been blessed with many knowledgeable professors and a wealth of reading material that enliven me not just in an aesthetic sense, but also philosophically and spiritually, forming an important ‘human’ foundation for the medical profession,” said Mr Tang, a recipient of the Duke-NUS Dean’s Scholarship.

The Class of 2029 includes 57 Singaporeans, four permanent residents and 17 international students from countries including China, the United States, the Philippines and India. All students will also undergo most of their clinical training at SingHealth institutions and graduate with an MD degree jointly awarded by Duke University and the National University of Singapore.

Duke-NUS is the only graduate-entry medical school in Singapore. Its MD curriculum—rooted in research and team-based learning—caters to students who bring maturity, purpose and diverse experiences to medicine.

About Duke-NUS Medical School
Duke-NUS is Singapore’s flagship graduate entry medical school, established in 2005 with a strategic, government-led partnership between two world-class institutions: Duke University School of Medicine and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Through an innovative curriculum, students at Duke-NUS are nurtured to become multi-faceted ‘Clinicians Plus’ poised to steer the healthcare and biomedical ecosystem in Singapore and beyond. A leader in ground-breaking research and translational innovation, Duke-NUS has gained international renown through its five Signature Research Programmes and ten Centres. The enduring impact of its discoveries is amplified by its successful Academic Medicine partnership with Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), Singapore’s largest healthcare group. This strategic alliance has led to the creation of 15 Academic Clinical Programmes, which harness multi-disciplinary research and education to transform medicine and improve lives.   

For more information, please visit www.duke-nus.edu.sg