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Champasak Police Arrest Five Suspects in Meth Trafficking Operation

Photo of suspects that were arrested during the meth trafficking operation crackdown in Wang Warn village, Sanasomboun district, Champasak. (Photo by Lao Security News)

Authorities in Champasak Province have arrested five people suspected of methamphetamine trafficking and seized more than 22,000 pills during a crackdown in Sanasomboun district earlier this month.

According to the Champasak Provincial Public Security Office, officers from Bachiengchaleunsouk and Sanasomboun districts raided a suspected drug use and trafficking site in Wang Warn village on 5 May. Three suspects in their twenties were initially detained.

During the operation, authorities confiscated 4,167 methamphetamine pills, ketamine, electronic cigarettes, 2.5 kilograms of kratom leaves (Mitragyna speciosa), 64 bottles of cough syrup, a motorcycle, three mobile phones, and 24 rounds of 9 mm ammunition.

Further investigation led to the arrest of two additional suspects: 50-year-old Noey Keochomphou from Namphao village, Khamkeuth district, Bolikhamsay, and 31-year-old Bounthan Xayyavongsa from Oudomsouk village, Nakai district, Khammouane. Authorities also seized another 18,001 meth pills, two mobile phones, and a pickup truck with Savannakhet registration plates.

Officials said all five suspects remain under investigation while authorities work to identify other members of the alleged trafficking network.

Regional Drug Trafficking Concerns

The arrests in Champasak come amid rising meth trafficking along the Lao-Thai border.

On 26 May, Thai river patrol officers in Mukdahan seized approximately 196 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a pickup truck near the Mekong River. Authorities said the drugs were likely smuggled from Laos before being transported deeper into Thailand.

The discovery, just 1.2 kilometers from local district offices and a police station, highlights the bold tactics used by transnational drug networks in the region.

Authorities in both countries have intensified anti-drug operations as methamphetamine trafficking remains a major security concern.

Metanoia Unveils AI-Powered 5G Open SDR Platform at Wireless Japan 2026

TOKYO, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Metanoia Communications today unveiled its AI-powered 5G Open SDR (Software-Defined Radio) platform at Wireless Japan 2026, showcasing FR1 and FR2 Open RAN radio solutions powered by the MT2824 5G SoC and the MOSART (Metanoia Open Source Advanced Radio Technology) Open Foundation SDR platform.

Showcased at West Hall 4, Booth W-61, the platform is designed to accelerate AI-RAN deployment through a flexible Software Defined Radio (SDR) architecture, enabling operators and ODMs to seamlessly integrate AI workloads, improve energy efficiency, and extend hardware lifespan through on-demand software upgrades — capabilities not achievable with traditional fixed-function radio architectures.

The MT2824-based platform fully supports O-RAN Alliance WG7 “white-box” architecture which includes:

  • 4T4R 24 dBm Indoor ORU
  • 4T4R 5W & 15W FR1 Outdoor ORUs
  • 50 dBm FR2 Outdoor Radio for FWA and Private Networks

Metanoia also provides complete Hardware Design Kits (HDK) and Semi-Turn-Key Software Development Kits (SDK), enabling rapid ODM development and commercialization.

At the core of the platform is MOSART (Metanoia Open Source Advanced Radio Technology), an open Linux-based SDR stack combined with MRAS (Metanoia Radio Acceleration Subsystem) DSP acceleration technology, giving operators and ODMs greater control over features, security, and lifecycle management without proprietary software lock-in.

“Software Defined Radio is the foundation for scalable and affordable AI-RAN infrastructure,” said Dr. Stewart Wu, CEO of Metanoia. “MOSART gives operators and ODMs the flexibility to evolve their networks while supporting emerging AI applications at the edge.”

Metanoia is demonstrating its FR1 and FR2 Open RAN reference platforms in Wireless Japan 2026 at West Hall 4, Booth W-61.

About Metanoia

Metanoia Communications, headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, develops SDR SoC solutions for 5G Open RAN radio units and small cells, enabling faster, lowest-power, and more flexible next-generation wireless infrastructure.

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GAC Deepens Its Global Footprint through High-Standard Services, Entering a New Phase of High-Quality Overseas Expansion

GUANGZHOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guided by the ONE GAC 2.0 global strategy, GAC has entered a new phase of accelerated global expansion. Over the past two years, GAC’s overseas sales have nearly tripled, earning the trust of over 400,000 overseas users.


GAC not only builds world-class vehicles but also sets new service benchmarks globally. Guided by its “Service First, Customer First” philosophy, GAC International upholds its commitment to “In Local, For Local” and continues to implement the GAC INTERNATIONAL Sales Service Standard System (GSSW) service standard across overseas markets, building a service system that meets consistent global standards while adapting to local market characteristics.

In Thailand, GAC unveiled GAC CARE, its first overseas service brand, building a full-lifecycle service system that starts and ends with the user through its “Four Core Pillars.”

In Singapore, GAC has built high-standard service workshops and implemented a standardized, transparent, and traceable full-process service management system.

In Hong Kong SAR, GAC has opened a dedicated express logistics channel to enable vehicles to be shipped immediately after production and made available for pickup upon arrival, tailored to local market needs.

In the Middle East, GAC has offered extended warranty policies for vehicles and power batteries. Amid regional disruptions, GAC remained committed to customer care and ensured uninterrupted service.

In Europe, GAC has partnered with a professional roadside assistance provider to offer complimentary pan-European roadside assistance and dedicated services for electric vehicles.

Meanwhile, leveraging its digital service capabilities, GAC offers reliable all-situation, end-to-end services through GAC APP and the multilingual vehicle infotainment system, comprehensively enhancing the user experience.

To date, GAC has established a presence across five major global regions, covering 102 countries and territories, with nine overseas parts warehouses and over 696 channel outlets— enabling rapid response, original spare parts supply, and convenient local services, fulfilling its “Service First” commitment.

Where GAC vehicles go, service follows; wherever users are, trust remains. GAC is shaping the global image of Chinese automotive brands through systematic services and helping Chinese automobiles to evolve from “going global” to “integrating globally” and “ascending globally”.

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WALOVI Debuts WALOVI Vietnam Can, Expands Southeast Asia Presence Through Localized Operations

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On May 13, WALOVI hosted a distributor recruitment event in Ho Chi Minh City and officially launched its WALOVI Vietnam can. The brand also showcased its international can lineup at the 5th China (Vietnam) Export Brand Joint Exhibition, drawing over 30,000 international buyers and distributors.

WALOVI Vietnam Can Officially Launched
WALOVI Vietnam Can Officially Launched

Attendees included Tran Ngoc Liem, General Director of VCCI-HCMC, Nguyen Phuc Khoa, Vice President of the Vietnam Retailers Association. Representing WALOVI were Ye Jizeng, Vice President of WALOVI Great Health, and Wang Jianli and Rao Bing, Vice President of WALOVI International.

As a key economy in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has a rising demand for health-conscious products — aligning closely with WALOVI‘s natural plant beverage portfolio. According to Wang Jianli, since stepping up its Vietnam operations in 2021, WALOVI has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 95%, making Vietnam one of the company’s most important markets in Southeast Asia.

The launch of the WALOVI Vietnam can reflects WALOVI‘s commitment to expanding its presence in the country, which the company views as its most strategic market in Southeast Asia. With products, branding and operations tailored to local preferences, WALOVI aims to introduce its natural plant wellness beverage tradition to consumers across the region. Local distributors said WALOVI‘s refreshing flavor pairs well with Vietnam’s climate and cuisine. The brand has already built a strong local following, and the new Vietnam edition can is expected to resonate even more with local consumers.

At the exhibition, WALOVI also met with distributors from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries to discuss potential partnerships. Liu Qiang, CEO of Bach Duong Trading Import Export Company Limited — WALOVI’s agent  in Vietnam — said the  “Chinese quality” is helping company go global, with several partnership agreements reached during the exhibition.

In 2026, WALOVI plans to expand its partner network to 60–80 markets worldwide. Earlier this year, WALOVI Global Partner Conference in Guangzhou resulted in partnerships with companies from ten countries, extending the brand’s reach into emerging markets including South America, Africa and Central Asia. Looking ahead, WALOVI plans to build its Southeast Asia distribution network from Vietnam, reaching markets in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia while continuing to strengthen its regional supply chain network.

From “WALOVI in China” to “WALOVI for the world,” the brand is using localized operations to bring its natural plant beverage tradition to consumers globally.

Leading the Next Generation of AI Industry Restructuring: KitHui Growth Financial Academy Injects Long-termism at the Science x AI Summit


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – As traditional large-model scaling laws near their computational limits, the global tech community is racing to explore next-generation AI pathways. On May 12, at the Science x AI Summit 2026 in Silicon Valley, Turing winners, Fields Medal-level scientists, and leaders from Google, OpenAI, and NVIDIA discussed algorithm efficiency, high-value data, and industrial restructuring. Chow Kit Hui, a senior finance expert and AI founder, drew attention for his data‑rationality and vertical risk‑control perspective.

The summit signaled a clear “cross‑border restructuring.” With computing power collaboration entering a new phase, AI competition is expanding from single‑model parameters to industrial scenarios like math, life sciences, financial risk control, and complex macro decisions. Chow Kit Hui argues that extensive competition based on capital and model scale is shifting to refined competition—the future AI ecosystem hinges on integrating technology, data, and scenarios.

At the summit, Chow Kit Hui and NVIDIA launched a new strategic collaboration on algorithm optimization, AI training architecture, vertical data assets, and decision‑model integration, aiming to boost computing efficiency and drive deployment of industry‑level AI agents and autonomous reasoning in complex scenarios.

Chow Kit Hui unveiled his strategically positioned AI fund, AlgoVision AI Growth Partners Foundation. Driven by computing power, capital, and application scenarios, it backs upstream tech breakthroughs and high-value downstream applications, bridging AI research with industrial use. From academic discourse to computing coordination, the summit revealed a new competitive landscape: core advantage now lies in integrating technology, data, scenarios, capital, and resources—not the capability of a single model. With data-driven rationality and risk control, Chow injected lasting long-termism into global AI deployment.

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About KitHui Growth Financial Academy

Kit Hui Growth Financial Academy was founded by Chow Kit Hui. Chow Kit Hui has long focused on global asset allocation, corporate mergers and acquisitions, private equity, derivatives, risk management, macroeconomic research, and financial valuation modeling. The academy does not center on short-term market predictions or teaching investment “tricks.” Instead, it helps learners establish a rational, long-term, and structured path to financial understanding. The academy emphasizes structured comprehension of market mechanisms, risk-prioritized decision-making, and independent judgment.

Official website: https://www.kithuiacademy.com/

KitHui Growth Financial Academy’s Founder Attends the Science x AI Summit 2026 in Silicon Valley to Advance the AlgoVision AI Strategic Layout


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 May 2026 – On May 12, 2026, the Science x AI Summit 2026 opened in Silicon Valley, focusing on AI, fundamental science, and industrial applications. Discussions covered large-model development paths, algorithm efficiency, AI agents, computing infrastructure, and commercial deployment. Chow Kit Hui, an AI founder and seasoned finance expert, attended and engaged with tech, finance, and research leaders on AI industry trends.

As the global AI industry shifts from model-scale competition to comprehensive competition in algorithm efficiency, data quality, and application scenarios—and as the marginal returns of Scaling Laws diminish—the core competitive edge lies in the synergy of computing power, data, algorithms, capital, and scenarios. Chow Kit Hui believes AI is becoming a key driver of industrial restructuring, and long-term value requires converting technological capability into real commercial efficiency.

At the summit, Chow Kit Hui presented the strategic layout of his AI fund, AlgoVision AI Growth Partners Foundation. The fund targets key tech breakthroughs and high-value scenarios across the global AI chain, including computing infrastructure, algorithm optimization, data systems, intelligent decision-making, and fintech. Through a “technology + capital + scenarios” model, it provides AI enterprises with financial support, resource integration, and industrialization pathways, bridging R&D and practical application.

Chow Kit Hui stated that the next phase of AI industry growth depends not just on individual tech breakthroughs but on cross-domain resource integration. Only by combining computing infrastructure, data assets, algorithmic capabilities, and real-world scenarios can sustainable industrial competitiveness be built. His attendance reflects his long-term perspective on global AI trends and frontier technology deployment.

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About KitHui Growth Financial Academy

KitHui Growth Financial Academy was founded by Chow Kit Hui. Chow Kit Hui has long focused on global asset allocation, corporate mergers and acquisitions, private equity, derivatives, risk management, macroeconomic research, and financial valuation modeling. The Academy does not center its core on short-term market predictions or teaching investment “techniques.” Instead, it aims to provide learners with a rational, long-term, and systematic path to financial understanding. The Academy emphasizes understanding market mechanisms from a structural level, prioritizing the establishment of risk awareness in decision-making, and guiding learners to form independent judgment abilities across different market cycles.

Official website: https://www.kithuiacademy.com/

ICF8|XCMG Excavator Showcase: A Shared Path Toward a Greener Future

XUZHOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG hosted its 8th International Customer Festival on May 19. Partners from around the world gathered at the company’s smart manufacturing campus for an up-close look at its latest developments.

XCMG Excavator Showcase: A Shared Path Toward a Greener Future
XCMG Excavator Showcase: A Shared Path Toward a Greener Future

The event marked a new chapter for XCMG in driving the conversation on sustainable equipment, customer value, and the future of construction machinery.

Intelligent Manufacturing in Action: Building Trust Through Quality

The first stop for overseas guests was the XCMG I-Center, where the company showcased its product roadmap, manufacturing capabilities, and digital technologies. Interactive displays, including a glasses-free 3D screen and a simulated cab, gave visitors a first-hand look at how XCMG is integrating intelligent manufacturing, digital systems, and lower-carbon production into its operations, supported by a global service network and localized customer support.

As they entered the XCMG Excavator Pioneering Smart Factory, visitors saw a world-class manufacturing operation in action, marked by agile production, precision quality control, efficient logistics, lean operations, data-driven processes, and low-carbon production methods. Above all, they witnessed how XCMG’s excavators are built.

By combining intelligent manufacturing with data-driven precision, XCMG aims to make high-quality excavator production more efficient, consistent, and responsive to customer needs worldwide.

Green Solutions: Lower-Emission Excavators for a Changing Industry

During the event, XCMG presented its full lineup of electric excavators, covering models from the 1-tonne to 90-tonne classes. The range includes pure electric, hybrid, and plug-in electric machines, reflecting the company’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and support the industry’s transition toward lower-emission operations through continued product development.

Among the machines on display were the zero-emission XE215EV for urban jobsites, the plug-in XE215EP designed for long-duration, fixed-site operations with lower energy consumption, and the hybrid flagship XE750GK HEV developed for heavy-duty mining applications with a reduced environmental footprint.

The interactive experience area drew constant crowds, with visitors exploring the machines through interactive games and hands-on test-drive sessions. One European customer commented after driving the XE215EV: “The handling is good. It is quiet and has zero emissions. It is a good fit for green infrastructure projects in Northern Europe.”

Shared Growth: Shaping the Future with Global Partners

In a speech, Song Zhike, Vice President of XCMG Machinery, General Manager of the Excavator Division, and Party Committee Secretary, outlined the company’s “1+2+2” strategy: excavators as the core business, with special-purpose excavators and forestry machinery as two supporting business segments, backed by high-end attachments and track chassis systems. He said the company aims to expand product capabilities and application scenarios through continued technological innovation.

XCMG Excavator continues to offer region- and application-tailored solutions to meet diverse customer requirements, providing timely, professional, and efficient support and equipment solutions to customers worldwide.

At the event, hundreds of medium- and large-size excavators and forestry excavators were delivered to overseas customers. The shipments reflect XCMG Excavator’s commitment to developing solutions tailored to a wide range of global jobsite applications and collaborating with partners across multiple construction and industrial sectors.

Moving forward, XCMG Excavator will continue to work closely with global partners to support the development of greener, more intelligent equipment solutions for the construction industry.

EMZOOM Safety Car at TC2000 | GAC Sports Marketing & Tech Strength

GUANGZHOU, China, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In March, GAC embedded the brand warmth and core strength of Tech GAC into local users’ minds through a series of high-impact brand events and localized partnerships worldwide, realizing a profound upgrade from product exports to value resonance.

Deepening local presence, winning trust with brand warmth. At the Bangkok International Motor Show, GAC announced the full upgrade of its Thailand Action 2.0 strategy and launched GAC CARE—GAC’s first overseas service brand—committed to building a greener, smarter, safer and warmer sustainable mobility future for Thai consumers. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, visited GAC’s booth and expressed high recognition and strong support for GAC’s layout and initiatives in the Thai market.

Bridging local cultures and resonating with users through the spirit of sports. In the South American market, GAC has continued to deepen sports marketing. It participated as an official sponsor and safety car provider in the prestigious TC2000 Championship, and continued to sponsor the Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1 Tournament. Meanwhile, GAC officially partnered with Millonarios F.C.—a top Colombian football club—as its official sponsor. Taking football as a bridge, GAC has forged an emotional bond with local users, closely linking its intelligent manufacturing prowess with the vibrant local culture and making GAC Smart Manufacturing truly take root locally.

From launching its first overseas service brand GAC CARE at the Bangkok International Motor Show to EMZOOM serving as the safety car for top-tier competitions; from sponsoring Millonarios Fútbol Club in Colombia to the inauguration of GAC’s flagship store in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia — GAC has deeply integrated itself into local economies, cultures and social life worldwide through diverse localized cooperation and sponsorship activities, and continuously fulfills its commitment to “In Local, For Local”.