Scholastic Asia and Yayasan Hasanah partner to tackle learning loss, drive student engagement, and support Malaysia’s education aspirations

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global children’s publishing, education, and media company Scholastic Asia, in partnership with Yayasan Hasanah, is driving measurable impact in schools across Johor and Selangor through the Literacy Boost Program. The initiative aims to strengthen English proficiency and rebuild reading confidence among primary school students.

Under the Program Anak Kita, the Literacy Boost supports Malaysia’s education recovery by helping students improve their English through reading assessments that are benchmarked to global standards and adapted for the Malaysian context. Using Lexile^[1] measures, parents and teachers can better understand each child’s reading level and match them with the right books, making reading more effective and enjoyable no matter their background or location.

“Literacy is one of the most important skills a child can have. It shapes how they learn, how they think, and how they see the world. Through this program, we want to support Malaysian students feel more comfortable using English, especially after all the disruptions over the past few years,” said Duriya Aziz, President, Education (International) of Scholastic Inc. “The early results are encouraging. When students have the right tools, they’re motivated and eager to learn. We will continue working closely with our partners to make sure more children get access to quality reading resources and the opportunity to succeed.”

Since launching in January 2025, the program has steadily gained momentum across schools in Johor and Selangor. In just nine weeks, over 13,000 students from Primary 2 to 6 across 427 schools have read nearly 79 million words and completed more than 144,000 eBooks. Impressively, 98% of these eBooks were selected by the students themselves, which shows their growing curiosity and motivation to learn independently.

Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, Trustee & Managing Director, Yayasan Hasanah, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Scholastic under Program Anak Kita to support early literacy among Malaysian children. While Bahasa Malaysia remains the core focus of the national recovery effort through the Kelas Pemulihan remedial programme, this English literacy initiative offers a localised and meaningful layer of support, aligned with the needs of participating schools. Delivered through a digital app, it also expands access to quality learning resources and supports the shift toward more inclusive, tech-enabled education. The strength of Program Anak Kita lies in its whole-of-nation spirit – bringing together diverse partners with different strengths, skill sets, and reach. Together, we’re helping ensure every child has the literacy tools to dream bigger, learn with confidence, and reach their full potential.”

Beyond students, teachers and parents play a central role in the program’s success. The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA) has been instrumental in delivering teacher training, classroom support, and professional development to help both parties create engaging and structured English learning environments.

Dr Sivabala Naidu, President of MELTA, shared: “We have seen how Literacy Boost helps students reconnect with English in a way that feels relevant and enjoyable. But real change doesn’t happen in the classroom alone. It takes teachers who are equipped with the right tools, and parents who are actively involved in supporting their child’s learning.”

To celebrate the ongoing commitment, Scholastic has introduced the Reading Champ Award to recognize schools, teachers, and students who make real progress throughout the program. Running until the end of 2025, the award shines a light on all the hard work and dedication helping students grow their love for reading.

Note to Editor

• *The figures shared are based on data collected after students completed their first reading assessment on the Literacy Pro digital reading platform, as of 30 June 2025.

About Scholastic Asia

Scholastic Asia, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, offers a wide selection of print and digital materials for children from infancy through their teenage years.

The company produces high-quality educational and entertaining content, including books, eBooks, and classroom resources that support learning both in school and at home.

Scholastic Asia has expanded its reach to China, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company operates as a regional division under Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL).

True to its mission of more than 100 years—to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy—the company is recognized as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at scholastic.asia.

About Yayasan Hasanah

Yayasan Hasanah (“Hasanah”) is the impact-based foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”), the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia. Hasanah was set up as an independent entity on 1 July 2015, building on nine years of Corporate Responsibility (CR) efforts previously driven by Khazanah.

As a grant-giving organisation, Hasanah goes beyond ringgit and sen to facilitate an ecosystem of transformation, working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, infusing a spirit of advocacy and developing capacity in five key focus areas: Education; Community Development; Environment; Arts and Public Spaces; and Knowledge. Collectively and collaboratively, Hasanah hopes to shift the needle of social and community reform for Malaysians, towards Advancing Malaysia.

For further information, please visit www.yayasanhasanah.org.

For more information, please contact:
Darien Tan
Publicist & Corporate Communications
Scholastic Asia
dtan@scholastic.asia

Aeti Abdullah
Senior Manager, Education Advocacy
Yayasan Hasanah
aeti.amira@hasanah.org.my 

TAIPEI, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Innodisk, a leading provider of industrial-grade memory solutions, officially releases its new DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 (LPCAMM2) memory modules. With 60% less space and blazing speeds up to 6400 MT/s and 8533 MT/s, respectively, Innodisk’s CAMM2 series marks a strategic leap into the rugged device and compact system market.

Innodisk’s new CAMM2 series features a distinctive design. DDR5 CAMM2 and LPDDR5X CAMM2 consolidate dual channels on a single module, effectively combining the capacity and performance of two separate SODIMMs into a compact footprint. Despite handling a greater signal load, the modules feature a more simplified PCB routing that enhances signal integrity, resulting in cleaner and more reliable data transmission.

Additionally, the new motherboard design, paired with the CAMM2 module, eliminates signal stubs caused by unused DIMM slots in traditional stacked configurations. The flat, board-hugging installation improves thermal contact and frees up space for customized cooling solutions.

Powered by DDR5, Innodisk’s CAMM2 delivers speeds of up to 6400 MT/s. The LPDDR5X version further boosts performance to 8533 MT/s, maintains the same 128-bit data width, and lowers operating voltage to 1.05 V. This advanced design improves power efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and extends system working hours. These features align well with the needs of Compact PCI, mini PC, rugged laptops, and fanless system s that demand high performance in compact, power-efficient designs.

Furthermore, to facilitate easy maintenance and modular scalability, both CAMM2 and LPCAMM2 adopt a screw-lock design, which not only secures mechanical attachment but also improves vibration resistance and mechanical durability, making them well-suited for rugged environments such as aerospace and mission-critical applications. Additionally, LPCAMM2’s modular LPDDR5X architecture eliminates the need for full motherboard replacements, addressing the limitations of soldered memory designs.

As a pioneer in bringing CAMM2 technologies to the industrial sector for embedded applications, Innodisk reinforces its commitment to enabling industrial AI at the edge. To support the adoption of the new form factor, Innodisk provides comprehensive after-sales service and flexible customization options. A stable and long-term supply further ensures that customers can integrate CAMM2 solutions with confidence.

The Innodisk LPDDR5X and DDR5 CAMM2 modules will begin sampling in Q4 2025.

For more information, please visit https://www.innodisk.com/

BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese film Dead to Rights has been maintaining its top position on China’s weekend box office since its premiere on July 25th. That also made it the No. 1 watched film globally over the just past weekend. According to popular Chinese film industry tracker Maoyan, by Tuesday the film has raked in 1.7 billion Yuan, or about 236.6 million dollars. The film now holds an 8.6 rating on Chinese review platform Douban and has been reviewed or reported by international press like “Variety”, Channel News Asia, among others.

The film is set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre and follows the life of a group of Chinese civilians who seek refuge in a photography studio. While bidding for survival, they assisted a Japanese military photographer to develop films, only to uncover graphic images of the atrocities. They risked their lives to preserve the evidence.

The film’s massive success should, of course, be first attributed to its powerful storytelling and artistic execution. Director Shen Ao has avoided sensationalism, using only minimalistic visuals to convey horror, for example, a knife held to a baby or rivers of bloodshed. In this way, emotional depth and authenticity have been created. The film’s layered storytelling and polished production design also present viewers with unraveled technical craftsmanship.

Movie goers are drawn to the cinema for Dead to Rights also because, fundamentally, the movie has done justice to history. Evan Kail, an American who donated a photo album of Japanese war crimes to China, said the film is a “ten out of ten” that keeps history alive, honors the victims and exposes the past against all odds. Remembering the past is not to stir or preserve hatred; rather, it is to remind us to cherish modern peace. Increasing Yasukuni Shrine visits and wartime denial by some Japanese rightists these days are risking Asia’s or even the world’s stability. By preserving evidence on screen, films like Dead to Rights counter Japan’s historical amnesia and expose the truth that must be held and told.

The movie is slated to premiere globally in places like Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, among others. With over 35 million military and civilian casualties combined, China was a vital, but often forgotten, member of the Allies battling Japan during WWII. As both a universal call to peace and a truthful reflection on history, the film Dead to Rights deserves the time and attention of global viewers.

Link: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-08-06/Why-Chinese-film-Dead-to-Rights-topped-global-weekend-box-office-1FCAH9N09K8/p.html

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Spatial technologies (ASt), a premier provider of digital solutions across ANZ and Southeast Asia, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with GoCanvas, a global leader in mobile field work management software. As an authorised reseller partner for GoCanvas, ASt will deliver powerful digital form solutions to customers throughout the region, enabling companies to simplify their field operations and site inspections with access to a library of over 30,000 pre-built forms.

This collaboration represents a major step forward in ASt’s mission to bring world-class digital transformation tools to its customers in architecture, engineering, construction, field operations, and government.

GoCanvas is a mobile-first platform that empowers businesses to digitize data collection and streamline field operations. Designed for industries that depend on inspections, compliance, and real-time reporting, its cloud-based solution enables teams to capture, share, and analyse information using smartphones and tablets—eliminating paper processes and improving accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.

“We’re excited to bring this innovative platform to our extensive client network across ANZ and Southeast Asia,” said Tai Nguyen, Managing Director of ASt. “Our clients are increasingly looking for intelligent, mobile-first solutions to streamline their field operations, and GoCanvas fits that need perfectly.”

Mischa Avetisoff, National Business Manager at ASt, added: “This partnership strengthens our digital solution offering and empowers our clients to eliminate paper processes, improve productivity and make better business decisions in real time.”

“ASt brings the local insight and industry reach needed to scale GoCanvas across ANZ and Southeast Asia,” said James Taylor, CEO of GoCanvas. “They share our vision of equipping the mobile workforce with tools that drive real results.      

Jon Coley, SVP of Indirect Sales at GoCanvas, commented: “Partnering with ASt strengthens our expansion across ANZ and Southeast Asia. Their industry prowess and focus on digital transformation will help deliver GoCanvas solutions to businesses replacing paper-based processes with smarter, data-driven workflows.”

This partnership is effective immediately, with ASt now able to offer GoCanvas solutions to its enterprise and government clients across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

About Advanced Spatial technologies

Advanced Spatial technologies (ASt) is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, offering a wide range of products and services designed to meet the diverse needs of industries including Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Government. With over 30 years of industry expertise, ASt supports clients in enhancing operational performance through best-in-class software, hardware, training, and consulting services.

Learn  more at https://advancedspatial.com.au/go-canvas

About GoCanvas

GoCanvas^®, part of the Nemetschek Group, is a mobile-first platform that connects office and field teams through smart, digital workflows. Designed to replace paper processes, GoCanvas streamlines tasks like scheduling, inspections, and invoicing—helping businesses stay efficient, compliant, and focused on the work that matters. With seamless integrations, real-time collaboration, and robust field tools, GoCanvas is built to handle the demands of modern construction and beyond.

Learn more at www.gocanvas.com.

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Advanced Spatial technologies
Email: sales@advancedspatial.com.au
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading stablecoin infrastructure provider with its flagship product stablecoin WUSD, announces its participation in Conviction 2025, Vietnam’s premier blockchain and Web3 conference taking place August 9-10, 2025, at Thisky Hall in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

As part of Vietnam Tech Frontier 2025, Conviction 2025 represents a pivotal moment for blockchain innovation in Southeast Asia. The conference will gather over 5,000 attendees, 100+ industry-leading speakers, and 100+ Web3 projects under one roof, making it the region’s most significant gathering of blockchain builders, investors, and innovators.

Key Conference Highlights

WSPN will deliver thought leadership through two strategic speaking engagements that address critical market needs. Jann Jiang, Head of Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships, will participate in the fireside chat “Money Reimagined – Stablecoins and the Future of Financial System” on the Vision Stage (August 9, 14:40-15:05). With her unique background spanning traditional banking at DBS and Citibank to blockchain innovation during Singapore’s first wave of Digital Payment Token licensing, Jann will share insights on how stablecoins are transforming global financial infrastructure.

Bryan Foo, Product (Growth) Manager, will join the panel “Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets” on the Innovation Stage (August 10, 11:11-11:45). Drawing from nearly 7 years of experience in strategy consulting and digital transformation across Asia, Bryan will explore user-centric solutions and growth strategies that drive real-world stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.

Interactive Booth Experience

Conference participants can visit WSPN at Booth 38 to explore comprehensive stablecoin solutions and engage directly with the team about partnership opportunities. The booth will feature WUSD’s core advantages: 1:1 USD backing with full collateralization, global accessibility through leading exchanges, and 24/7 near-instant settlement with complete on-chain transparency.

The booth will also showcase WSPN’s strategic partnership with Viction, featuring WUSD as the Native Stablecoin to Viction. Issued directly on the Viction chain for maximum performance, this collaboration enables gasless transactions and seamless global payments. Visitors can learn about cost-free WUSD transfers and instant value exchange capabilities worldwide, unlocking the full potential of finance across Banking, Payments, Real World Assets (RWAs), and DeFi applications.

WSPN’s participation in Conviction 2025 demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing stablecoin adoption across Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving digital payment landscape. By combining exhibition presence with thought leadership sessions, WSPN positions itself as a key contributor to the region’s digital finance transformation.

The conference engagement aligns with Vietnam’s emergence as a blockchain innovation hub and reflects WSPN’s strategy to connect global infrastructure capabilities with local market opportunities in emerging economies.

Visit WSPN at Conviction 2025 to discover the future of stablecoin infrastructure and explore how WUSD is transforming digital payments across emerging markets. Join us at Booth 38 and attend our speaking sessions to be part of the conversation shaping the next generation of blockchain finance in Southeast Asia.

Event Details

WSPN at Conviction 2025

• Booth: #38 – Visit us for live demos and partnership discussions
• Speaking Sessions:
  • August 9, 14:40-15:05 | Vision Stage
    “Money Reimagined – Stablecoins and the Future of Financial System”
    Fireside Chat with Jann, Head of Ecosystem & Partnerships, WSPN
  • August 10, 11:11-11:45 | Innovation Stage
    “Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets”
    Panel Discussion featuring Bryan Foo, Product (Growth) Manager, WSPN

Conviction 2025 Information

• Dates: August 9-10, 2025
• Location: Thisky Hall, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Website: https://conviction.vn
• Tickets: https://dagora.xyz/playground/conviction

About WSPN

WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, dedicated to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent global payment ecosystem. Our flagship stablecoin, WUSD, is fully backed and pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar, serving as the foundation for a suite of integrated financial solutions. These solutions support a range of financial applications from institutional treasury management to programmable payments and decentralized finance. With a strong focus on transparency, regulatory compliance, and user accessibility, WSPN bridges the gap between Web3 innovation and traditional financial systems, driving the global adoption of stablecoins at scale.

Learn more: www.wspn.io | X | LinkedIn

SINGAPORE, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MetaComp Pte Ltd (MetaComp), a leading Singapore-based licensed provider for stablecoins powered cross-border payment infrastructure, announced the distribution of Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple’s native USD-denominated stablecoin issued by Standard Custody & Trust Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs.      MetaComp will provide institutional access to RLUSD through its compliant infrastructure.

In addition, RLUSD will be listed on StableX, MetaComp’s programmable FX and cross-border infrastructure, powered by stablecoins. This strategic move reinforces StableX’s role as one of Asia’s most comprehensive integrated stablecoin and FX liquidity hubs, enabling institutions seamlessly access a growing suite of stablecoins, including RLUSD. Paired with 31+ supported currencies, StableX empowers fast, transparent, and cost-effective cross-border transactions at scale.

“This partnership is a meaningful step toward building a resilient ecosystem where stablecoins work in tandem to shape the future of finance,” said Eddie Hui, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MetaComp. “We are proud to support RLUSD as a dealer and to bring it onto StableX, enabling faster, smarter, and more cost-effective cross-border payments for merchants and settlement for institutions.”

RLUSD is live and has been rolled out on MetaComp’s platforms, with onboarding and distribution support available to institutional clients across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

About Ripple USD (RLUSD)

Ripple USD (RLUSD) is Ripple’s USD-denominated stablecoin, designed to maintain a constant value of one US dollar. RLUSD is issued natively on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains, and is fully backed by a segregated reserve of cash and cash equivalents, redeemable 1:1 for US dollars. RLUSD enables real-time, compliant payments and easy fiat to stablecoin on/off ramps for exchanges, fintechs, crypto onramps, and more.

Standard Custody, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs and the issuer of RLUSD, is chartered and supervised by NYDFS as a limited purpose trust company – it is required to be backed 100% by highly liquid, short-term, transparent reserves. Standard Custody adheres to high safety and soundness standards, including NYDFS customer protection and reserve requirements, as well as redemptions with strict SLAs.

About MetaComp

MetaComp is a leading Singapore-based digital asset platform, licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating on a P2B2C (platform-to-business, partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp enables institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global enterprises to confidently navigate cross-border payments and the digital asset economy. With a strong focus on compliance, security, and institutional-grade infrastructure, MetaComp offers an end-to-end suite of digital finance capabilities — including OTC and exchange trading, fiat payment rails, regulated digital asset custody, and prime brokerage. MetaComp is a subsidiary of Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd., a MAS-licensed Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensee and Recognised Market Operator (RMO). Through its integrated Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), MetaComp provides a trusted environment that bridges traditional financial services with digital assets.

MetaComp’s latest innovation, StableX, is a proprietary cross-border FX and liquidity routing platform designed to simplify and accelerate global fund flows. Powered by stablecoins and USD, it intelligently optimises multi-currency conversions and settlements — delivering faster, more cost-effective, and highly competitive cross-border transactions. Built for speed, competitiveness, and stability, StableX unites the flexibility of digital assets with the dependability of institutional-grade infrastructure. As CAMP’s integrated FX infrastructure layer, StableX reinforces a seamless, compliant ecosystem engineered for the future of global finance.

To learn more about MetaComp and its regulated infrastructure and solutions, visit www.mce.sg or follow us on Twitter @MetaCompHQ

WUHU, China, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chery Group, LEPAS’s parent company, has recently achieved remarkable feats. In the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list, it surged 152 places to 233rd, becoming the year’s fastest-rising automaker. A month earlier, its cumulative exports exceeded 5 million units, a first for Chinese automotive brands. This “Double 500” milestone not only showcases Chery’s global competitiveness but also fuels LEPAS’s globalization.

As a pioneer in Chery’s globalization strategy, LEPAS embodies a vision for future mobility. It adopts the integration strategy of “Leopard Aesthetic Design, Exquisite Third Space, Intelligent Safety, and Full-scenario Super Platform” to handle diverse travel scenarios, promotes the philosophy “Elegance is Power”, and brings technology and warmth to global users’ “exquisite life”.

Chery’s improved Global 500 ranking and export breakthrough serve as “trust endorsements” for LEPAS in global markets. With 22 years as China’s top passenger car exporter and over 17 million global users, Chery provides a user base for LEPAS. LEPAS can leverage Chery’s mature overseas sales and service networks instead of building channels from scratch, accelerating its “Exquisite Life Experience Journey”.

Integral to Chery’s strategy, LEPAS is deeply embedded in the group’s global resources across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain. For instance, sharing Chery’s cutting-edge tech, LEPAS has developed full-link product capabilities to stay industry-leading.

Zhong Wei, LEPAS’s Deputy CEO, noted “LEPAS was born in Rome“. Empowered by Chery, LEPAS has advanced rapidly: its first model, L8, rolled off the line in April, favored by urban elites for its design, intelligent cockpit, space, and safety. On July 23, its “L8 + L6 + L4” lineup debuted at the Indonesia International Auto Show, securing initial orders and offering a “new standard for exquisite life travel”.

Chery’s “Double 500” achievements, spanning trust, channels, R&D, and industrial chains, act as an “acceleration engine” for LEPAS. Empowered by Chery, LEPAS, with its “Colorful Life, Masterful Drive” proposition, is scripting a new chapter in the global exquisite travel market.