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Easou Technology Holdings Limited Enters into Agreement to Raise Over HKD 180 Million Through Share Placement


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2025 – Easou Technology Holdings Limited(”Easou” or the “Company,” together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “Group”; HKEX stock code: 2550)a leading AI-powered search and recommendation technology company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a placing agreement with Growth Value LTD to raise approximately HKD 183.5 million through the placement of 57,330,000 new shares (the “Placing Shares”) at a placing price of HKD 3.2 per share (the “Placing”).

The Company presently intends to use the net proceeds from the Placing to fund: the research and development of its AI recommendation engine and artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC), enabling new application scenarios across various entertainment verticals. Proceeds will support the expansion of its online gaming and short drama content in overseas markets, as well as the ongoing upgrades and development of its intelligent advertising platforms.

This transaction will strengthen Easou’s capital base and enhance its financial position and net assets base for long-term development and growth. The funds raised will enhance the Group’s research and development capabilities, reinforce its technological edge, support its positioning as a third-party online reading platform, and accelerate the expansion of its digital marketing services and international business. In a demonstration of confidence in the Company’s future, Mr. Wang Xi, Executive Director, Chairman, and CEO of Easou, has voluntarily committed not to sell any of his shares for 75 days from the date of the agreement.

Mr. Wang Xi commented: “This fundraising marks a pivotal step in the Group’s strategy to build its AI+ content ecosystem. By prioritizing investment in the research and development of AI recommendation engines and AIGC technologies, we are empowering the growth of our digital marketing services while accelerating the rollout of high-potential content formats such as short dramas and online games. At the same time, our overseas expansion strategy is aimed at capturing the vast opportunities presented by the global AI market. This transaction will significantly enhance Easou’s capital base and investor foundation, further strengthening our leadership in the rapidly evolving AI era.”

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About Easou Technology Holdings Limited

Easou Technology Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2550) is a China-based digital technology company specializing in AI-powered content distribution and recommendation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shenzhen, it is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise and an Innovative SME. Easou’s core businesses span digital marketing, online reading, game publishing, and other digital content services. Its proprietary AI recommendation engine underpins personalized content delivery and ad targeting across these verticals, making it one of China’s earliest commercial adopters of AI recommendation technologies.

US to Screen Social Media of Foreign Students for Anti-American Content

US to Screen Social Media of Foreign Students for Anti-American Content
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AFP – Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, Savannakhet province, Laos. (Photo: Oulayvanh Sisounonth)

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is undergoing restoration, with the first phase already completed and the second phase about to begin.

Lao Authorities Issue Directive to Prepare for Rainy Season Disasters

People pushing a bus at a landslide site in Laos. (photo credit: drivenachodrive)

On 18 June, Lao authorities issued a directive instructing all levels of disaster management, from national to local, to prepare for potential natural disasters during the upcoming rainy season.

The directive emphasizes the need for enhanced monitoring systems, improved emergency readiness, and rapid response capabilities, especially in high-risk areas. Authorities are urged to prepare for threats such as floods, flash floods, storms, vector-borne diseases like dengue fever, crop pests, and seasonal illnesses.

Disaster management agencies must take stock of available resources, including budgets, vehicles, personnel, and equipment. They are also instructed to establish coordination centers and designate focal points at every administrative level.

Provincial and district committees are required to work closely with local villages to develop risk reduction strategies and emergency response plans. These plans should include regular preparedness drills based on realistic disaster scenarios.

Local officials must ensure the immediate deployment of humanitarian aid and health services during emergencies.

The directive also calls on all government sectors to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation measures. Close coordination with meteorological and hydrological services is essential to monitor weather conditions, issue early warnings, and enable timely preventive action and emergency response.

TDCX Group acquires SUPA to supercharge AI-enablement platform Chemin

Acquisition strengthens Chemin’s capabilities in complex AI data services amid global demand surge


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2025 – TDCX Group, a leading provider of digital customer experience (CX) and growth services for global enterprises, today announced the acquisition of SUPA, a cutting-edge data labeling and annotation platform known for its agile, gig-powered delivery model. SUPA will be integrated into Chemin, TDCX Group’s recently launched AI enablement subsidiary, to address the rising complexity of AI development and meet surging global demand for elite-level data services.

As artificial intelligence systems evolve rapidly — from large language models (LLMs) to autonomous agents — the nature of data-related work has grown more specialized and cognitively demanding. What was once simple tagging has shifted toward intricate data interpretation, nuanced prompt engineering, synthetic data validation, and multi-modal reasoning tasks increasingly performed by individuals with advanced academic training, including PhDs, engineers, linguists, and ethicists.

Mr. Laurent Junique, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, TDCX Group, said, “The future of customer experience is AI-powered, and AI itself runs on increasingly complex, curated data. SUPA brings us the right capabilities and talent frameworks to fuel that future. By embedding SUPA into Chemin, we’re doubling down on our ability to support enterprise and frontier AI labs with world-class data operations.”

Mr. Mark Koh, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of SUPA, said, “The future of AI is all about the quality of its decisions. At SUPA, we’ve built a platform that refines raw data into the fuel for smarter, more reliable AI systems. It’s about injecting judgment and deep domain expertise at critical points in the data lifecycle. TDCX Group gives us the global platform to scale our model of precision and agility while keeping quality uncompromised.”

Ms. Lianne Dehaye, Senior Vice President, and newly appointed Head of Chemin, said, “SUPA immediately enhances our ability to deliver complex data pipelines, whether it’s fine-tuning models with domain-specific annotations or deploying PhD-level reviewers for critical edge-case scenarios. We enable intelligent task orchestration that scales reliably, maximizes throughput, and ensures high-quality outputs at every stage of the pipeline.”

Chemin, launched earlier this year, serves as a next-generation platform for AI enablement, offering services such as data collection, annotation, model evaluation, red-teaming, and prompt optimization. With SUPA’s tech stack and elite talent network now integrated, Chemin is positioned to serve clients developing foundational models, enterprise AI copilots, and safety-critical systems.

This strategic move places TDCX Group at the center of the AI enablement, a sector forecasted to become a multi-billion-dollar global market. As AI adoption accelerates among Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), to digitally native direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, Chemin, now fortified with SUPA’s deep expertise, aims to be a critical enabler of safe, scalable, and sophisticated AI.

TDCX Group will continue investing in an end-to-end AI services portfolio, anchored by robust CX infrastructure, gig-economy flexibility, and now, a deep bench of highly qualified human-in-the-loop talent.

Hashtag: #TDCX #CustomerExperience

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About TDCX

Singapore-headquartered TDCX is a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) company that provides customer experience (CX) solutions, sales and digital marketing services, and content moderation for clients across various industries. These include digital advertising and social media, e-commerce, fintech, gaming, healthtech, media, technology and, travel and hospitality.

With a focus on helping companies enable the future, TDCX’s smart, scalable approach—driven by innovation and operational precision—positions it as a key partner for companies targeting tangible outcomes. With more than 20,000 employees across 39 locations worldwide, TDCX provides its clients with comprehensive coverage in Asia, Europe and the United States. For more information, please visit .

About Chemin

Chemin is an AI-enablement company that empowers businesses to realize their AI ambitions. Specializing in large language models (LLMs), Chemin helps companies move faster, think bigger, and build smarter with clean data, cutting-edge infrastructure, and expert talent across 18 countries.

Chemin’s access to a vast network of industry specialists such as PhD level professionals provides companies with an edge in their AI-adoption journey. With a blend of human insight and machine intelligence, Chemin makes it possible to scale AI safely and meaningfully. For more information, please visit .

About SUPA

SUPA is the definitive choice for building better AI with high-quality labeled data. SUPA’s lightning-fast, AI-assisted labeling platform integrates seamlessly with a diverse workforce across APAC. SUPA has spent the last five years labeling over 100 million data points for unicorns, enterprises, and startups worldwide, helping them build award-winning AI products in healthcare, consumer retail, transport (AV), robotics, agriculture, construction, and more. For more information, please visit: .

Cocana Resort Named Top 10% of Hotels Worldwide – Awarded 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award


GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 June 2025 – Cocana Resort is proud to announce it has been named a winner in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This global recognition reflects the consistent excellence in guest reviews and service that define the Cocana Resort experience.

Cocana Resort - Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
Cocana Resort – Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

Over the past year, travelers from around the world have chosen Cocana Resort as one of their favourite destinations, praising the resort’s signature barefoot luxury experience, stunning Gili T beachfront resort grounds, thoughtful hospitality and service. The award is based entirely on guest feedback shared on Tripadvisor — genuine, first-hand experiences that speak to the heart Cocana Resort.

To add to the celebration, Cocana Resort was also the top-performing hotel in regional revenue on Expedia in the past year, a testament not only to the guest satisfaction but also to the resort’s strength as a standout luxury destination in the market.

Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton has said, “Congratulations to Cocana Resort on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025. Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you’ve made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many took time to go online and leave glowing reviews. We hope this recognition continues to drive success in 2025 and beyond.”

Cocana Resort features 45 private-pool villas offering spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options, and 38 intimate deluxe lagoon suites on the stunning Gili Trawangan beachfront.

“We’re incredibly honoured to be recognised as a Travelers’ Choice Award winner this year,” said Alain Eggenschwiler, General Manager of Cocana Resort. “This award belongs to our guests — for sharing their stories — and to our remarkable team, whose passion and dedication continue to elevate every stay.”

The Travelers’ Choice Awards are among the most respected accolades in the global travel industry. Being named in the top 10% of hotels worldwide is a powerful affirmation that Cocana Resort is delivering world-class experiences that leave lasting impressions.

Cocana Resort is home to Cocana Sunset Club, Pacifica Restaurant, and SAO Spa giving guests an elevated luxury stays in one of the world’s most beautiful island destinations.

Cocana Resort was developed by Bali’s leading property developer Mirah Investment & Development with a portfolio of hotels, resorts, residential complexes

Visit CocanaResorts.com to find out more!
Hashtag: #Mirah #CocanaResort #Mirahinvestment&development #hotel



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Cocana Resort

Floating in a turquoise sea and fringed by white sands and coconut palms, welcome to Cocana Resort – the best luxury resort in Gili Trawangan. Offering the ultimate luxury getaway experience on one of the most beautiful islands of Indonesia.

The Economics and Management School of Wuhan University has been Re-accredited by EQUIS for the Highest Five-year Period


WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – Recently, the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) released a formal letter informing that the Economics and Management School (EMS) of Wuhan University (WHU) has successfully gained the five-year re-accreditation of EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System). This is the first time that the EMS has been accredited by EQUIS’ highest honor, a five-year period, following its first accreditation in 2016.

Caption: This figure displays the EQUIS Five-Year Accreditation Certificate first awarded to the School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University.
Caption: This figure displays the EQUIS Five-Year Accreditation Certificate first awarded to the School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University.

In March this year, an EQUIS peer review team, led by Professor Peter Møllgaard (President, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark), conducted a three-day comprehensive on-site evaluation at WHU. The panel included Professor Caitlin Byrne (Pro Vice Chancellor, Griffith University, Australia), Professor Wei Gu (Dean, School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology Beijing), and Mr. Jacques Delplancq (Former Deputy General Manager, IBM France). The practice of EMS was thoroughly inspected through in-depth exchanges with Huang Taiyan (Secretary, Party Committee, WHU), Zhu Deyou (Vice President, WHU), Yuan Yufeng (Vice President, WHU), heads of relevant departments, and representatives of faculty members, students, alumni, corporate partners, etc.

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EQUIS accreditation is known for its rigorous evaluation process and excellent quality requirements. Since initiating its international accreditation journey in 2010, EMS has successively earned three top-notch accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB.
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Hong Kong Baptist University Showcases World-Leading Research in Digital Health & Systems Medicine at THE Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025


ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) illuminated the path to global well-being as the Global Health Innovation Partner and sponsor of the Health and Wellbeing Track at the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2025, from June 16-19, 2025. At this gathering of over 5,000 global thought leaders, HKBU presented its comprehensive, interdisciplinary strategy for health and well-being, spearheaded by its Health & Drug Discovery research cluster.

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HKBU’s “Well-being Zone” showcases interdisciplinary global health, with sessions like Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Mindfulness Karate reflecting its “exercise is medicine” approach to holistic well-being.

Firmly aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, HKBU’s vision for health transformation drives from data to actionable insight. It comprehensively integrates mental and digital well-being, real-time analytics, and innovative interdisciplinary approaches. This includes blending traditional Chinese Medicine with cutting-edge sciences like chemical biology and data analytics, complemented by advancements in environmental, physical, and social sciences.

A Hub for Holistic Health

A highlight of HKBU’s presence was the 6,000-square-foot “Well-being Zone”, thoughtfully designed to embody the principle that health is holistic and interconnected. This innovative Zone brought the concept of interdisciplinarity to a global audience by seamlessly integrating diverse fields, from martial arts and mindfulness to cutting-edge digital health monitoring:

  • Interdisciplinary Movement & Mindfulness: Tai Chi, Baduanjin and Mindfulness Karate sessions demonstrated HKBU’s “exercise is medicine” philosophy.
  • Real-Time Digital Well-being Research: Participants had the unique opportunity to contribute live data for Professor Christy Cheung’s pioneering studies, which explore how digital tools can effectively measure mindfulness and enhance overall well-being.
  • Expert-Led Talks: Distinguished HKBU academics presented cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Topics included critical global health trends, advancements in mental well-being, and innovative applications of Chinese Medicine and AI in modern healthcare.
  • Reflection & Rejuvenation Spaces: Thoughtfully curated “chill-out” relaxation areas, massage corners and a juice bar provided spaces for participants to experience a reboot of the body and the mind.
HKBU scholars presented cutting-edge research on global health and Chinese Medicine at GSDC 2025.
HKBU scholars presented cutting-edge research on global health and Chinese Medicine at GSDC 2025.

Highlighting HKBU’s research strength in the transformative power of technology for global health, Professor Martin Wong, Provost & Chair Professor of Computer Science, emphasised, “HKBU’s recent top-50 global ranking in databases, design automation, and artificial intelligence underscores our collaborative ethos. By integrating advanced AI methodologies with clinical, pharmaceutical and social-science expertise, we are optimising diagnostics, accelerating drug discovery and enhancing surgical assistance. This interdisciplinary approach reinforces Hong Kong’s reputation as a global hub for cutting-edge research and higher education.”

Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research & Development), highlighted HKBU’s strategic edge, “Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to lead East–West integration in digital health and systems medicine. HKBU combines the rigour of life sciences with robust Chinese Medicine research, underpinned by advanced data analytics. This powerful synergy enables us to tackle complex health disparities at biological, social, and environmental levels, and build resilient, equitable health systems to meet future global challenges.”

In addition to numerous insightful presentations and the interactive experiences, HKBU Provost Professor Martin Wong gave a keynote at the session entitled “Reframing Sustainability through the Lens of Chinese Heritage and Innovation” convened by the China Education Association for International Exchange.

HKBU also released the ‘Evolving Legacy: Decoding the Scientific Trajectory of Chinese Medicine’ Report (https://cm-evaluation.scm.hkbu.edu.hk/) in collaboration with Elsevier. This report examines the development and evolving research landscape of Chinese Medicine and its growing influence on modern healthcare.
Hashtag: #HKBU

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