TAIPEI, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As morning light filters through Taipei’s mist, young commuters pack the MRT; when street lamps illuminate empty streets late at night, office lights still glow for those racing deadlines — this is the reality for Taiwan’s youth today. 2023 data reveals Taiwan’s employed workers average 2,020 annual working hours, ranking 5th globally and 2nd in Asia. Behind these long hours, 75.7% report that work stress has eroded their mental health, 84.4% struggle with sleepless nights due to pressure, and countless others find themselves battling feelings of “workplace humility” and “social fatigue.”

As a platform deeply engaged with the social entertainment needs of young people, WePlay has always been attuned to the realities faced by Taiwan’s youth: when overtime becomes routine, pleasing others a workplace necessity, and loneliness quietly replaces togetherness — the fatigue hidden in late-night commutes, the grievances masked behind forced smiles, and the expectations left stranded with a “maybe next time” — all call for an unrestricted outlet. An outlet where you don’t have to fake emotions, force social harmony, or keep your guard up.

This summer, WePlay is launching its “Summer Stress Relief” special campaign, centered on caring for Taiwan’s young people, responding to that need with tangible actions:

• Lightbox ads at Taipei Bus Station invite you to stop and take photos — a moment of warmth amid a busy day.
• Summer-exclusive in-app events deliver lighthearted surprises every time you log in, from fun interactions to exclusive rewards.
• Rakuten Girls cheerleaders will drop into WePlay’s voice rooms, bringing energy, laughter, and stress relief right to your screen.

Through these efforts, WePlay is building a bridge for emotional release, making its promise of “WePlay after work, your stress-free partner” a reality. Here, you don’t need to be a “cog in the workplace machine,” nor the “life of the party” in social settings — you can just be yourself, finding your own space in the virtual world.

From Real-World Pressures to Online Freedom: Let Gaming Be the Release Valve for Your Emotions

WePlay understands the frustration of a “workplace like chess, every move a struggle”:
 When your proposal gets rejected and requirements keep changing, why not open Reversi and take control of the board — no “black-and-white” double standards here.

WePlay knows the exhaustion of “workplace socializing with a forced smile”:
 After fake-laughing with your boss until your cheeks hurt, instead, log in to Werewolf — tonight you don’t have to please anyone, just decide who to “eliminate” for fun.

WePlay feels the regret of “catching up next time” with friends:
 When work eats up your time and meetups keep getting postponed, step into a voice room — chat on your commute, start a party anytime, and let the fun find you.

“Work hard by day, WePlay by night!” This summer campaign is WePlay’s gentle call to Taiwan’s young people — turning social gaming into a light, accessible form of emotional relief. Here, you don’t need to navigate workplace politics or fear social burnout; you just need the pure joy of “playing together.”

Summer Exclusive Events: Adding Companionship to Stress Relief

To make this sense of relief more tangible, WePlay has curated a series of summer-exclusive events:

• “Your Workplace Persona” Test: A playful personality quiz inspired by working life that reveals your exclusive WePlay identity — switching from “Office Drone” to “Game Master” in a click.
• “Metro Flash Event”: Take a photo in front of the lightbox ad at Taipei Bus Station and share it on social media to receive generous in-game rewards.
• “Reborn as the Workplace Boss”: Complete in-app missions to unlock special perks — “hammer” away workplace frustrations and turn life’s fatigue into gaming fun.

Even more exciting — on August 28 at 19:30, Rakuten Girls cheerleaders Kaii, Yu Han, and Bei Jiayi will join WePlay voice rooms live! They’ll bring high-energy dance performances, share their personal stress relief tips, reveal their favorite soothing items, and host a “Guess the Song” game for everyone to enjoy. This cross-platform livestream aims to show young people: no matter how tired or busy you are, WePlay is where you’ll always find people to have fun with.

Play Together, Let Happiness Be Within Reach

WePlay has never forgotten its mission and vision: “Bringing joy and friends to young people around the world through gaming.” WePlay believes that lightweight, low-cost social games can be a gentle supplement to real-life interactions — when offline gatherings are hard to arrange, online voice rooms are always open; when workplace pressure is overwhelming, a single game can offer a moment’s escape.

This summer, WePlay doesn’t want to be a distant brand — it wants to be a stress relief companion right by your side. Whether you’re an exhausted office worker fresh off overtime or a young person worn down by social obligations, WePlay welcomes you: here, there’s no “next time for sure” — you can play right now; no need to force yourself to fit in — just be yourself. WePlay believes that those who can play together will eventually find their own sense of ease in life.

About WePlay

WePlay is a global next-generation social entertainment platform under Singapore-based WeJoy, offering a variety of games and entertainment features in one comprehensive app. With the mission of “Bring joy and friends to young people around the world” and the vision of “Bring people together through games, lead the trend of global online social entertainment,” WePlay is committed to working with players to create a new era of social gaming full of possibilities and innovation.

CONTACT: qipeinan@wejoysg.com

BANGKOK, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the winners of its 2025 Quality Award. Recognized for its outstanding quality management, exceptional product quality, and broad market acceptance, Yili Group’s Thailand subsidiary once again received the award. It is also the only Chinese-funded company to receive it this year.

This marks the sixth consecutive year, beginning in 2020, that Yili’s Thailand subsidiary has received this honor. The award was presented by Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Somsak Thepsuthin, and Thai FDA Deputy Secretary-General Lertchai Lertwut personally visited the booth of Cremo, a local ice cream brand owned by Yili, to commend the brand’s achievements. This recognition is a testament not only to Yili’s success in Thailand but also to the global leadership of Chinese companies in food quality.

The Thai FDA Quality Award is one of the country’s most prestigious awards in the food and drug sector, known for its exceptionally rigorous criteria. The judging process scrutinizes every aspect of a company’s operations, including raw material traceability, standardized production, final product testing, quality control throughout distribution, and corporate social responsibility.

This year, Yili’s Thailand subsidiary particularly impressed the judging panel with its smart production management system, standardized facility signage, strict sanitation protocols, and industry-leading automation. The company also earned unanimous recognition from the judges for its stringent raw and auxiliary material controls, which exceed industry standards, and for its meticulous microbiological monitoring of every batch of semi-finished products.

The strong commitment of Yili’s Thailand subsidiary to safety, health, and taste has led to steady growth in its market share. Its strong performance, combined with its dedication to quality management, enabled the company to stand out among more than a thousand participating businesses.

Currently, Yili’s Thailand subsidiary produces 20,000 tons of ice cream annually, with sales growing at an average annual rate of over 13.7% over the past three years. Its brand, Cremo, is one of the fastest-growing ice cream brands in the Thai market, consistently ranking among the top three. The company also exports its products to 13 countries and regions, including Singapore, Malaysia, France, and Australia. Additionally, two of its new products received recognition at the 2025 World Dairy Innovation Awards, where Cremo Choco Crush Thai Tea was a finalist and Cremo Fruit Blast Grape was commended in the “Best Ice Cream” category.

Winning the Thai FDA Quality Award for a sixth consecutive year is a strong international endorsement of Yili’s global strategy and robust quality management. This achievement marks a major milestone for Chinese food companies on the world stage. Moving forward, Yili will extend its stringent quality standards to more global markets, realizing its vision of “World Integrally Sharing Health” through products that are safer, healthier, and of superior quality.

Merging Chinese Hospitality Expertise with Indonesia’s Growth Markets, Delonix sets a new standard for business travel experiences

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delonix Group, a leading force in Asia-Pacific’s hospitality and experiential consumption sector, announced the official debut of its business travel brand Model J in the prime business district of BSD, Tangerang, Greater Jakarta. This marks a pivotal step in the Group’s Southeast Asia strategy, demonstrating its ability to execute high-efficiency hospitality deployments in core growth corridors.

Following the successful launch of Model J Hotel Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport, this new deployment strengthens Delonix’s regional presence and underscores its long-term commitment to reshaping the Southeast Asian hospitality landscape through structured innovation and deeply localized brand execution.

Through the launch of Model J BSD, Delonix is introducing its Betterwood loyalty platform to a broader Indonesian market, offering millions of members intelligent, reliable, and brand-driven travel services. In a departure from conventional, spending-based loyalty models, Betterwood pioneers an industry-first approach that calculates loyalty points based on length of stay rather than spending amount—shifting the focus from how much guests spend to how much time they spend with the brand. This equitable framework not only reinforces long-term, brand-led relationships, but also sets a new benchmark for business travel experiences across the region.

Beyond capital investment, Delonix delivers a comprehensive, integrated operating framework—encompassing its proprietary AI large language model, proven service methodologies, and organizational capabilities validated at scale in the Chinese market. With this launch, these capabilities have been localized to provide sustainable momentum for talent development and service standardization within Indonesia’s hospitality sector.

“From operations to product to returns, everything at Delonix is built for clarity, scalability, and efficiency,” said Alex Zheng, Executive Chairman & CEO of Delonix Group, “Our focus isn’t just to build better hotels, but to deliver a fully integrated, end-to-end travel experience — one that is smoother, smarter, warmer, and more reliable.

This capability goes far beyond technology. It’s the result of years of system-level thinking and operational excellence. By bringing China’s most mature hospitality frameworks to rapidly growing markets like Indonesia, we aim to raise the regional standard of travel — and create lasting societal value.”

Delonix’s global expansion strategy is grounded in a dual mission: to achieve commercial excellence while catalyzing systemic upgrades in local hospitality infrastructure. Rather than prioritizing short-term gains, the Group focuses on long-term structural value creation — turning operational expertise into scalable, sustainable growth. In Indonesia, Delonix has taken an equity position in Indies Hospitality Investments(IHI), the nation’s largest hotel management platform, securing controlling stakes in both Swiss-Belhotel and Artotel. In parallel, Delonix has expanded strategic collaborations with global hospitality leaders, including Marriott. Together, these initiatives fuse global synergies with deep local market insight and digital innovation—enhancing cross-market agility and reinforcing the strategic resilience required to accelerate Delonix’s growth across Southeast Asia.

About Delonix Group

Delonix Group is a leading international hospitality and experiential consumption group in the Asia-Pacific region. Ranked 14th globally, the Group partnered with Marriott to launch the world’s first dual-branded luxury property—MajesTang Hotel • A Tribute Portfolio Hotel—while independently creating MaisonLee, a Tang-inspired premium business travel brand. As one of the first Chinese hotel groups to expand overseas, Delonix has established a presence in high-potential markets such as Japan and Indonesia, now spanning more than 200 cities worldwide. Its portfolio encompasses Swiss-Belhotel, Artotel, Model J, hotel MONday, and other brands, positioning the Group at the forefront of building a new-generation global platform for high-end hospitality and culturally immersive travel.

KUCHING, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sarawak has taken a decisive step toward a low-carbon future with the official launch of the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P) by The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak. The event was held today at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) during the Public-Industry Engagement Day hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty).

This milestone occasion brought together over 500 participants from government, industry, academia, and civil society to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and align efforts for a greener energy future.

The Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P) offers a strategic and unified roadmap to transform Sarawak’s energy landscape. Anchored on seven energy pillars namely, Renewable Energy, Natural Gas, Energy Efficiency, Low-Carbon Mobility, Clean Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), and Alternative Energy. The policy envisions a resilient and inclusive energy future that addresses the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability.

In his keynote address, the Premier stressed the need for collective action and innovation to achieve energy resilience and economic transformation:

“Today, we gather not merely to launch a document, but to affirm our collective vision, action, and partnership for a sustainable tomorrow.”

The launch of SET-P aligns closely with the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030 (SSB 2030), introduced in May 2025. SSB 2030 outlines 10 strategic thrusts for sustainable growth, with energy transition as its first priority. The blueprint promotes social inclusion, equitable growth, and environmental sustainability for all, while reducing reliance on traditional high-carbon industries.

Today’s event also builds on the recent release of the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER), which outlines Sarawak’s ambitions to strengthen the entire hydrogen value chain, ranging from cost-effective production and infrastructure development to certification, innovation, and workforce readiness. It also emphasises the importance of coordinated policies and collaboration across public and private sectors to ensure successful and inclusive implementation. Together, SET-P, SHER, and SSB 2030 form a coordinated policy ecosystem to drive Sarawak’s transformation into a regional low-carbon energy hub.

The Public-Industry Engagement Day served as a platform for stakeholders to provide feedback, explore collaborations, and co-develop implementation strategies. The Honourable Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive development and multi-stakeholder collaboration. He stated:

“We are deeply encouraged by the presence of so many industry stakeholders here today. Your interest signals your readiness to co-create the future of our homeland Sarawak, with us.

Let us use this platform to build trust, exchange expertise, and move together towards real, measurable impact. The SET-P is our compass, but each of you will help bring it to life.”

The Ministry will provide further information and policy developments after the event to ensure continued awareness and alignment with Sarawak’s energy transition agenda.