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ULTIMATE GAME and SOUL M GAME Join Forces to Bring Legendary PC Game IRIS to Mobile — Launching IRIS ORIGIN SEA Exclusively in Southeast Asia in 2025

BANGKOK, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ultimate Game Co., Ltd., a premier Thai-based online game publisher, has joined forces with Soul M Game Inc., a renowned game developer from South Korea, to launch IRIS ORIGIN SEA — a legendary PC game reimagined for mobile with enhanced graphics and seamless cross-platform play. Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this iconic title will launch exclusively in the Southeast Asian (SEA) market, where gamers will be the first in the world to experience its new chapter in 2025.

ULTIMATE GAME and SOUL M GAME Join Forces to Bring Legendary PC Game IRIS to Mobile — Launching IRIS ORIGIN SEA Exclusively in Southeast Asia in 2025
ULTIMATE GAME and SOUL M GAME Join Forces to Bring Legendary PC Game IRIS to Mobile — Launching IRIS ORIGIN SEA Exclusively in Southeast Asia in 2025

Mr. Attachet Chaichanasongkram, CEO / Co-Founder, Ultimate Game commented, “IRIS is a powerful intellectual property (IP) with a longstanding reputation in its original PC format. While various versions have emerged globally, we recognize the unique potential of the original Korean development team. This collaboration allows us to preserve the authenticity and core essence of IRIS, ensuring it resonates deeply with both existing fans and new players in this region.”

“Ultimate Game is committed to revitalizing iconic titles for the modern era. Our journey began with Luna Origin, and now continues with IRIS ORIGIN SEA — marking our first strategic entry into the Southeast Asian market. Looking ahead, we also plan to pursue a public listing within the next five years to support long-term business growth.”

Mr. Attachet further emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation through global partnerships: “Our collaboration with Google has enabled us to enhance targeting precision and digital marketing efficiency. By leveraging advanced digital tools, we are able to analyze performance and optimize strategies across all functions — accelerating progress toward our business objectives while continually improving our service offerings.”

Mr. Um Tae Doo, CEO, Soul M Game Inc., added, “IRIS is a legendary IP that we are proud to elevate into a state-of-the-art mobile game. The development process has taken over three years using the latest Unity Engine, resulting in an immersive experience enriched with brand-new features. The game is designed for cross-platform play between mobile and PC, and includes exclusive content never seen in any previous version. Both longtime fans and new users will be able to enjoy a fresh and exciting journey together.”

He continued, “We chose to partner with Ultimate Game due to their deep market expertise in Southeast Asia. Their experienced executive and operations teams have a proven track record in the online gaming industry. Collaborating with a strong local partner ensures greater market penetration with speed and precision — particularly in Thailand, which already boasts a robust MMORPG player base.”

Mr. Kodchawara Vanichayapron, CMO / Co-Founder, Ultimate Game Concluded, “Our marketing strategy for IRIS ORIGIN SEA is centered on Digital Marketing, enabling precise audience targeting and in-game campaign personalization to deliver optimal user experiences. We are confident the game will receive strong support from the IRIS fanbase across the region.”

For updates, please visit: www.ultimategame.net

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ARKANCE and Nemetschek Group expand global partnership to deliver integrated collaboration platform to global markets

BRISBANE, Australia, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ARKANCE, a leading global provider of digital transformation solutions for construction and manufacturing sectors, has deepened its strategic partnership with the Nemetschek Group – a global leader in software solutions for the AEC and media industries. This expanded collaboration introduces GoCanvas, a powerful, cloud-based collaboration platform, into ARKANCE’s global technology portfolio.

 

GoCanvas

Designed to streamline project workflows from design through to site execution, GoCanvas is a cloud-based, data-centric collaboration environment that connects project stakeholders from design and engineering to site operations and project management in one platform. The platform enables real-time access to project data, seamless model coordination, issue tracking, and smart automation features that help to significantly reduce rework and enhance project efficiency.

As the newest edition to the Nemetschek Group’s portfolio of brands, GoCanvas strengthens ARKANCE’s ability to deliver end-to-end digital solutions across the mining, utility, AEC and manufacturing industries worldwide.

“We are thrilled to extend and build on our partnership with Nemetschek Group to bring GoCanvas to global markets,” said Gregoire Arranz, Global CEO of ARKANCE.

“Our shared vision is to make digital collaboration more accessible, intelligent, and impactful. GoCanvas is an intuitive product that complements our existing stack of technology and solutions built to empower teams in the field and the office with the information they need, when they need it most – across all stages, from build to maintenance,” Mr Arranz said.

“Our partnership with ARKANCE reinforces our commitment to delivering open, innovative solutions that drive real results,” said Jon Coley, senior vice president of indirect sales at GoCanvas. “With GoCanvas, we’re equipping customers with a smarter, more connected way to manage projects—boosting efficiency, collaboration and competitive advantage.”

The GoCanvas platform is available through ARKANCE starting in July to customers across the Asia Pacific region, with a roadmap that includes continued feature development, AI-enhanced analytics, and expanded integrations.

To find out more, visit arkance.world/products/gocanvas

About ARKANCE

“Let’s advance the way we work together to build a better world” – this is the vision that guides success for ARKANCE and its customers. A subsidiary of the French B2B services group MONNOYEUR, ARKANCE was founded in 2018 to become the leading digitalization partner for the construction and manufacturing sectors. Fuelled by its innovative ‘Partner to Build Smarter‘ strategy, ARKANCE combines its own purpose-built Be.Smart software portfolio and expert professional services with solutions from a network of world-class technology partners.

With over 1,200 employees spread throughout 50 locations worldwide, ARKANCE is a recognized leader in digital transformation across the construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

Learn more at www.arkance.world 

About Nemetschek Group

The Nemetschek Group is a pioneer in digital transformation within the AEC/O industry, offering an open, connected portfolio of software solutions for planning, building, and managing buildings and infrastructure. With brands including ALLPLAN, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, and Bluebeam, Nemetschek is shaping the future of the built world.

About GoCanvas

GoCanvas®, part of the Nemetschek Group, is an all-in-one digital solution that transforms the way businesses connect their office and field teams. Our user-friendly platforms simplify and streamline tasks like scheduling, dispatch, inspections, daily reports, work orders, and invoicing—digitizing paper processes to enhance safety and ensuring maximum compliance with industry standards. It’s versatile, reliable, and built to handle any task—letting you focus on the work that matters. Learn more at www.gocanvas.com

Media Contact:
Vasili Loizou-van Hoff
Director of Marketing and Operations
ARKANCE
Vasili.loizou-vanhoff@arkance.world
+614 76 392 963

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GoCanvas Field to Office

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GoCanvas Integrated Construction

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GoCanvas Project Management

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Empowering Smart Enterprises: HashMicro’s Role in Singapore’s Digital Future

SINGAPORE, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore’s digital economy is on track to contribute over 17% to GDP by 2025, with estimates placing its value at more than $30 billion, according to the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Supported by initiatives like Smart Nation, Digital Enterprise Blueprint, and CTO-as-a-Service, the country’s digital push is accelerating across industries, driven by infrastructure readiness, policy clarity, and the business community’s appetite for smarter, more connected systems.

HashMicro real-time dashboard for increased company performance
HashMicro real-time dashboard for increased company performance

Yet even in one of the world’s most digitally advanced nations, transformation isn’t always straightforward. Many established companies, especially larger enterprises with legacy systems, grapple with change management, integration complexity, and operational continuity. As Singapore transitions toward a future led by intelligent, data-driven enterprises, success hinges on more than adopting new technology; it requires a well-rounded ecosystem where access, talent, regulation, and trust work in sync.

This is the role HashMicro plays. As a homegrown enterprise software provider with strong roots in Southeast Asia, HashMicro is not only delivering powerful ERP solutions, but it’s also helping shape the digital foundation on which smart enterprises can scale, adapt, and lead. The company’s growth in Singapore and beyond is grounded in its commitment to building this ecosystem regionally.

HashMicro’s approach begins with access, ensuring technology is not just available, but usable and effective. Many large companies today still operate in silos, with separate systems for procurement, inventory, HR, and finance. HashMicro’s ERP suite integrates these into one centralized platform, offering real-time visibility, custom automation, and modular flexibility. “We’re not here to rip and replace,” explains Lusiana Lu, Chief of Business Development at HashMicro. “We enhance existing processes, modernize workflows, and make it intuitive for teams to adapt.”

Beyond access, talent enablement is key. HashMicro believes that software doesn’t drive transformation; people do. That’s why the company invests heavily in internal training, client onboarding, and user education. Its consultants are trained to align technology with business outcomes, ensuring every deployment delivers practical impact. “Our goal isn’t just to implement systems, it’s to build digital confidence within organizations,” Lusiana shares.

The third piece is regulatory readiness. With Singapore’s well-defined but evolving compliance landscape, enterprises need systems that are both agile and localized. From IRAS GST reporting to MOM payroll standards, HashMicro ensures that its platforms are always up to date with regulatory requirements. This level of localization not only reduces risk but also gives companies the clarity to expand confidently across borders.

But above all, what sets HashMicro apart is its ability to build trust. In an era of tech fatigue and overpromised innovation, trust becomes the true catalyst for change. For HashMicro, that trust is built through reliability, partnership, and long-term commitment. “We’ve worked with enterprises across logistics, retail, construction, and manufacturing, many of them with complex setups and high compliance needs,” Lusiana explains. “They don’t just need software, they need a partner who understands their business inside out.”

HashMicro’s success in Singapore is part of a broader mission to support smart enterprises across Asia. As it deepens its presence in markets like Indonesia, the Philippines, and beyond, its model remains consistent: build systems that make sense, invest in people, stay aligned with local needs, and deliver results clients can trust.

By empowering businesses with seamless technology, guided onboarding, and localized intelligence, HashMicro is enabling enterprises not just to adopt digital tools but to thrive as leaders in the digital economy. In doing so, it’s helping define what a smart enterprise truly looks like: agile, integrated, and future-ready.

 

Wildberries tests ready-to-eat food delivery from restaurants

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, is launching a pilot service for express delivery of ready-made meals from restaurants and cafes. In the pilot phase, the service will operate in select districts of Moscow and St. Petersburg and is later planned to expand to other cities in Russia.

Wildberries will accept food orders through its app, while its partners will prepare and deliver the meals via their own logistics within an hour. The first partner in the pilot FoodTech project is the food delivery service Dostaevsky, which operates in the dark kitchen segment. The entire menu from Dostaevsky, spanning more than 450 ready-made items, will be available on the Wildberries showcase.

“With the launch of the ready-made meal delivery service, we are entering a new phase in the development of the Wildberries ecosystem,” said Elizaveta Shlein, head of the Delivery-by-Seller (DBS) division at the united company Wildberries & Russ. “We are only at the starting point of our FoodTech direction, which we plan to scale across all regions where the company operates.”

The Russian market for restaurant-ready meal delivery is estimated to have grown by 30% in 2024, reaching the equivalent of $8.3 billion. Last year, food products surpassed home goods, clothing, and electronics for the first time in terms of online sales volume in the country. Wildberries has been recently expanding into fresh food sales via partners.

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading e-commerce platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 135 facilities and 83,000 pick-up points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers and processes more than 20 million orders per day.

Korean Ginseng Makes a Strong Debut in Taiwan! K-Food Teams Up with Taiwanese Sports Stars to Launch a New Wave of Health Trends

HONG KONG, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To promote K-Food Korean ginseng, the aT Center Hong Kong (Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation Hong Kong Branch) joined forces with Taiwanese sports celebrities and cheerleading icons in Taipei this June. The collaboration included Fubon Guardians baseball player Yu-Cheng Chang, basketball players Kai-Yen Lee of the New Taipei Kings and Wei-Chia Kuo-Mao of the Tainan TSG GhostHawks, as well as popular cheerleader Lin Dai-Ying. Together, they promoted Korean ginseng, aiming to raise public awareness about its diverse benefits and expand its appeal across all age groups in Taiwan.

Athletes Bring the Power of Ginseng to Life

Renowned for its high nutritional value, Korean ginseng is being promoted through the K-Food campaign by the aT Center Hong Kong. Prominent Taiwanese athletes were invited to serve as ambassadors, leveraging their energetic and healthy image to showcase the many benefits of ginseng. Kai-Yen Lee shared touching family stories to create an emotional connection to ginseng, while Wei-Chia Kuo-Mao engaged the public through fun basketball games that highlighted its effects. Both athletes believe Korean ginseng products help them recover quickly before and after training. Meanwhile, cheerleading icon Lin Dai-Ying couldn’t get enough of Korean ginseng drink products specially designed for women—her go-to secret for a radiant glow.

More Than Just Red Ginseng! A Variety of Ginseng Products Enter Taiwan

In addition to the familiar red ginseng drink, this K-Food campaign introduced a variety of Korean ginseng products to Taiwanese consumers. These include black ginseng, sliced ginseng, ginseng tea, and ginseng products developed specifically for infants and young children—catering to a wide range of age groups and needs. The aT Center hopes to convey that Korean ginseng isn’t just a rare health supplement, but a nutritious daily option suitable for the whole family.

Expanding Market Presence and Promoting Korea–Taiwan Food Exchange

Hyunhoo Kim, Director of the aT Center Hong Kong, stated that Taiwan is one of the major export markets for Korean food. By partnering with Taiwanese sports stars, the campaign aims to raise awareness of Korean ginseng in Taiwan and create opportunities to export a wider variety of ginseng products. Looking ahead, the aT Center plans to use marketing strategies tailored to Taiwanese consumer preferences to introduce K-Food products that align with local trends, ultimately deepening the food culture exchange between Korea and Taiwan.

Xuan Wu Cloud Wind ESG rating upgraded to A level, accompanied by exceptional sustainability performance

GUANGZHOU, China, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, according to the latest rating report released by Wind, an authoritative domestic ESG rating agency, the ESG rating of Xuan Wu Cloud (2392.HK) has been upgraded from BBB to A. The company’s overall ESG score is 7.84 (out of 10), ranking 19th out of the 181 rated enterprises in the software industry of the A-share and Hong Kong stock market, among the top 10% of the industry. This rating result is also an authoritative recognition of Xuan Wu Cloud’s innovative practice and continuous cultivation in the ESG field.

According to the information provided, the Wind ESG Rating System is based on international standards, combined with the characteristics of China’s capital market. It evaluates companies’ substantial ESG risks and sustainable management ability through more than 500 sub-indicators. The Wind ESG rating system defines an A-rated company as having a high level of corporate management, low ESG risk, and strong sustainable development capability. In the software industry, only 13.26% of companies received an A rating. It is worth mentioning that Xuan Wu Cloud’s scores in the three dimensions of environmental, social, and corporate governance all significantly exceeded the industry average.

Xuan Wu Cloud’s improved rating stems from its systematic ESG management system and multidimensional practical innovations. In 2024, Xuan Wu Cloud established the ESG mission of “Assisting enterprises in sustainable development through digital intelligence” and achieved high-quality development in the ESG field through four dimensions: improving an efficient, standardized governance system; constructing an open ecosystem for value co-creation with stakeholders; creating excellent products and services; and assisting enterprises in digital intelligence transformation and practicing green development.

Specifically, at the corporate governance level, Xuan Wu Cloud has systematically built a comprehensive ESG management system. The Company has constructed a four-tier ESG governance structure, comprising the Board of Directors and its associated committees (Audit, Remuneration, and Nomination Committees), the President’s Office, and a dedicated ESG working group in collaboration with various business units. At the same time, the Company’s governance structure is designed to adhere strictly to the requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Listing Rules, and this commitment is supported by the implementation of internal systems, including the Nomination Policy and the Policy on Diversity of Board Members. The Company’s Board of Directors includes three independent non-executive directors (including one female director), fully reflecting the diversity and independence of the governance structure.

At the same time, Xuan Wu Cloud has always adhered to high standards of business ethics in its daily operations, and has carried out multi-frequency trainings related to business ethics, anti-corruption and anti-monopoly, which continuously strengthens and improves the construction of a clean culture. In 2024, the company’s employees completed anti-commercial bribery and integrity training, with a 100% participation rate. This has led to significant improvements in Xuan Wu Cloud’s scores on substantive issues, such as anti-graft and corruption, and anti-monopoly and fair competition, surpassing the industry’s average. In terms of risk and compliance management, Xuan Wu Cloud’s Audit Committee and Board of Directors will review the Risk Management Policy on an annual basis to ensure the effective operation of the risk management and internal control system. In addition, Xuan Wu Cloud issued two issues of Risk Management Report internally in 2024 to address the company’s risk key points and enhance the efficiency of risk management.

In terms of social responsibility, Xuan Wu Cloud adheres to the concept of “customer first” and continues to provide customers with high-quality digital intelligence products and services. In the field of AI, for example, Xuan Wu Cloud has released vertical models for consumer goods business scenarios in the past year, such as the SKU super model and the industry’s only marketing domain model for the infant formula industry. The company has also released a matrix of AI intelligences, including development assistant, market mapping assistant, and business assistant, based on the aPaaS platform.

Meanwhile, as a technology enterprise being passionate about public welfare, Xuan Wu Cloud has a proven track record of actively supporting social welfare initiatives. In alignment with its business operations, the company has consistently contributed to community public welfare, promoting national fitness and other significant social causes. For instance, in 2024, Xuan Wu Cloud collected 149 pieces of materials within the company, and donated to people in need through the social work service station.

Xuan Wu Cloud places a significant emphasis on employee health and well-being within the organization. In terms of employee well-being, in addition to the compliance with national statutory employee benefits, the company also offers supplementary accident insurance, IT office subsidies, and various other benefits to its staff. The company fosters an inclusive and supportive organizational culture through regular events such as “Xuan Ai Week” and other employee activities. It also utilizes the effective “Xuan Wu Experience Officer” internal feedback mechanism to ensure employee satisfaction and growth.

Xuan Wu Cloud has established a comprehensive enterprise green development system, integrating it into the enterprise management strategy, daily operations, and the daily behaviors of all employees. In addition to promoting the enterprise’s commitment to conservation efforts, Xuan Wu Cloud has consistently organized staff members to participate in various environmental initiatives. These initiatives include public welfare activities, low-carbon walks, and collection of used batteries, among others. Through these actions, Xuan Wu Cloud demonstrates a commitment to promoting harmonious coexistence between enterprises and the environment.

Xuan Wu Cloud’s innovative practices and continuous development in the ESG field have earned the company several prestigious awards, including the “ESG Corporate Governance Excellence Enterprise” and the “JINGE AWARD: Annual ESG Pioneer Award,” both awarded by Gelonghui, and the “Best ESG Rising Star” awarded by China IR Annual Awards.

The upgrade of Wind’s ESG rating reflects Xuan Wu Cloud’s continuous innovation and practical effectiveness in the field of environmental, social, and corporate governance. It also reflects the capital market’s recognition of Xuan Wu Cloud’s ESG value. It is foreseeable that Xuan Wu Cloud’s excellent ESG performance will also become an important foundation for the company to continue to create value for all parties in society and realize sustainable business success.

Laos Wins Two Medals at ASEAN Jujitsu Championship

Khamkeo Vilayphone won the silver medal in the men’s, and Peng Sengmany earned the bronze in the women’s. (Photo: Jujitsu Lao Federation)

The Lao National Jujitsu Team won a silver and a bronze medal at the 2nd ASEAN Regional Championship held in the Philippines from 12 to 13 July.

US Deports 5 Migrants Convicted of Crime, Including one from Laos, to Eswatini

The CoreCivic, Inc. California City Immigration Processing Center stands in the Kern County desert awaiting reopening as a federal immigrant detention facility under contract with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California City, California on July 10, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

AFP – The Trump administration on 16 July announced the third-country deportation from the United States of five “criminal illegal aliens” to the small African kingdom of Eswatini.

“These criminal illegal aliens are so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,” Department of Homeland Security officials wrote on X.

The deported men are nationals of Laos, Vietnam, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica.

On July 4, the US deported eight other migrants to conflict-plagued South Sudan, after the Supreme Court authorized the move.

Eswatini, the last absolute monarchy in Africa, has been led by King Mswati III since 1986.

The 57-year-old ruler has been criticized for his lavish lifestyle and has faced accusations of human rights violations.

His country, formerly known as Swaziland, is landlocked by neighbors South Africa and Mozambique.