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Railtown AI Technologies Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Quantum.IQ and Private Placement

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – June 17, 2025 – Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE: RAIL) (OTCQB: RLAIF) (“Railtown” or the “Company”) a leading innovator in AI-driven developer solutions, is pleased to that its wholly owned subsidiary, Railtown AI Tool Corporation, has entered into a licensing agreement with Quantum.IQ AI Technologies Inc. (“Quantum.IQ”). This marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding Railtown’s Application General Intelligence™ platform into the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing infrastructure and development. The partnership will specifically extend Railtown’s Conductor platform to power a first-of-its-kind hybrid quantum cloud platform, designed to assist developers in seamlessly integrating quantum computing into real-world applications.

Under the agreement, Quantum IQ will license and extend the Railtown Conductor platform to enable intelligent orchestration between classical and quantum computation resources. The system will help developers identify, transition, and optimize sections of workloads for quantum execution, while maintaining critical non-quantum components on all traditional infrastructure, whether local hardware systems, public-cloud infrastructure, or on accelerated AI platforms such as CoreWeave.

Quantum.IQ’s platform will serve as a critical enabler of the emerging quantum-ready software development lifecycle (Q-SDLC), offering developers a comprehensive toolkit to bridge the complexity gap between classical and quantum systems. The platform will include modules for code analysis, algorithm optimization, runtime observability, and workload decomposition — all powered by Railtown’s agentic AI framework.

“We built Conductor to enable adaptive, AI-driven software systems,” said Cory Brandolini CEO of Railtown AI. “Quantum IQ is using that foundation to tackle one of the most significant frontiers in computing — and we’re thrilled to support them. As quantum moves from theory to practical utility, the tooling for real-world development needs to keep pace. With Railtown’s infrastructure, Quantum.IQ will build a platform that allows developers to engage with quantum computing meaningfully, not as a separate discipline, but as an extension of existing workflows.”

A cornerstone of the Quantum.IQ platform will be “quantum observability,” providing developers with detailed insight into application performance across both classical and quantum layers. This functionality is expected to unlock new opportunities for hybrid application design in sectors including finance, logistics, climate modeling, and advanced research. Quantum.IQ plans to integrate with current quantum cloud providers such as IBM Quantum and D-Wave, alongside scalable infrastructure from the largest computing industry “hyperscalers” and AI-native compute platforms.

A developer preview version of Quantum.IQ’s platform is planned to be available later this year.

Additionally, Railtown would like to announce a strategic investment via private placement of 1,200,000 units at $0.50 raising $600,000; each unit shall consist of 1 common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant exercisable at $0.75 for a period of 18 months from closing.

About Railtown AI Technologies Inc.

Railtown AI Technologies is a leading provider of developer productivity engineering platforms powered by artificial intelligence. Its flagship Application General Intelligence™ platform helps organizations streamline software development, reduce time-to-resolution, and scale innovation with automated root cause analysis, performance optimization, and intelligent workflow automation.

About Quantum.IQ AI Technologies Inc.

Quantum.IQ is a private Canadian company driven building the next generation of quantum-AI hybrid computing solutions. The company’s proprietary quantum software development platform enables intelligent orchestration between classical and quantum computation resources. The system will help developers identify, transition, and optimize sections of workloads for quantum execution and assist the development of next-generation simulation environments, and AI-assisted tools that advance quantum research and commercial deployment.

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HKSTP Teams Up with HKU and CUHK Medical Schools to Showcase Hong Kong’s Life & Health Innovations at BIO International Convention

Seizing Global Business and Investment Opportunities for Sustainable Growth


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with InvestHK, led 16 prominent life and health technology companies to BIO 2025, the world’s largest biotechnology event, held in Boston, USA, from June 16 to 19. This year marks the first time HKSTP joined forces with Hong Kong’s two leading medical faculties—the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) – to form a delegation, showcasing Hong Kong’s cutting-edge research capabilities and innovation potential in life sciences and health technologies. The initiative further strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a world-class biotech innovation hub.

In collaboration with InvestHK, HKSTP joined forces with the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) for the first time to form a delegation and led 16 prominent life and health technology companies to showcase at BIO 2025 held in Boston, USA.
In collaboration with InvestHK, HKSTP joined forces with the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) for the first time to form a delegation and led 16 prominent life and health technology companies to showcase at BIO 2025 held in Boston, USA.

The HKSTP Pavilion highlighted the groundbreaking technologies and products of its park companies, featuring innovative solutions across diverse fields such as novel drug development, diagnostic technologies, and medical innovation. Among the 16 participating companies, they were the members of HKSTP’s incubation programmes including Incu-Bio and ELITE Programme, cutting-edge work from the InnoHK research centers, and other outstanding biotech companies. On the first day of the exhibition, the delegation successfully attracted attention from global industry leaders, corporate partners, and venture capital firms.

During BIO 2025, HKSTP and its park companies made significant strides in fostering cross-border innovation ecosystems and exploring new market opportunities:

  • Immuno Cure, partnering with HKUMed, the developer of the first-in-human novel therapeutic HIV vaccine ICVAX, announced its collaboration with PharmaJet to explore the application of a needle-free vaccination solution, accelerating the global commercialization pathway for ICVAX.
  • HKSTP signed a partnership agreement with DLRC to provide legal advisory services in clinical trials and certification, promoting global ecosystem collaboration and growth.

Mr. Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: “We are thrilled to partner with two leading medical schools for the first time at BIO 2025, demonstrating Hong Kong’s breakthroughs and innovation in life and health technology. This delegation not only deepens collaboration between Hong Kong and top global research institutions but also highlights our unique advantages as a core I&T hub in the Greater Bay Area. With strong policy and funding support from the HKSAR government, Hong Kong will further serve as a bridge connecting Mainland China and global tech partnerships, solidifying its leadership in life sciences innovation.”

Ahead of BIO 2025, the delegation participated in the “2025 Biomedical Pitch Competition”, co-organized by the Boston Capital Investment Club (BCIC) and HKSTP. The event connects global life and health innovators with investors and business partners. Three HKSTP companies—ARBELE, GenEditBio, and Cogsmart—excelled in the preliminary rounds, competing against over 100 global life sciences firms, with ARBELE, HKUMed’s affiliated spin-off company, winning the championship, underscoring Hong Kong’s research excellence. Over the past three years, this platform has helped startups secure over USD 100 million in funding and connect with hundreds of international investors and partners, driving further business growth.

HKSTP is committed to propelling Hong Kong’s life sciences sector onto the global stage, showcasing the city’s unique strengths to attract international enterprises and talent. The delegation also organized networking events and visits, enabling Hong Kong companies to engage with overseas investors, leading corporations, and renowned academic institutions, including visits to MIT Professor Robert Langer (Described as “Edison of Medicine”), Harvard Innovation Labs, Cambridge Innovation Center, and more. This initiative reinforces Hong Kong’s sustainable development in life sciences and its role as a global innovation leader.

Appendix: List of Park Companies Participating in BIO 2025:

  1. Allegrow Biotech Limited
  2. ARBELE Limited
  3. Beth Bioinformatics Co., Limited
  4. Centre for Translational Stem Cell Biology
  5. The Centre for Virology, Vaccinology, and Therapeutics
  6. DECODE CURE Limited
  7. GenEditBio Limited
  8. Great Bay Bio
  9. Hong Kong Universal Biologicals Company Limited
  10. Immuno Cure Holding (HK) Limited
  11. The Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research (ITPR)
  12. LEE’S PHARMACEUTICAL (HK) LIMITED
  13. Serilink Biotechnology Company Limited
  14. Xiaomo Biotech Limited
  15. XUXIN (HongKong) Biotechnology Co., Limited
  16. Zhaoke (Hong Kong) Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Limited

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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,300 technology companies from 25 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.

Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in stablishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong. More information about HKSTP is available at .

Hong Kong Baptist University and Elsevier Report Charts Global Growth of Chinese Medicine Research, Calls for Standardised Frameworks for Broader Integration


ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – The report “Evolving Legacy: Decoding the Scientific Trajectory of Chinese Medicine” released today by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Elsevier, reveals the growing impact of Chinese Medicine research on global healthcare and modern health challenges. In this context, “Chinese Medicine research” encompasses not only clinical practice, but also basic and translational science, AI-driven systems medicine, and the network pharmacology of herbal formulas. This first bibliometric analysis of Chinese Medicine research from 2014 to 2023 highlights the field’s rapid growth, interdisciplinarity, and societal impact on Digital Health and Systems Medicine.

HKBU and Elsevier launched a new report "Evolving Legacy: Decoding the Scientific Trajectory of Chinese Medicine", highlighting the growing global impact of Chinese Medicine research in diversified healthcare solutions.
HKBU and Elsevier launched a new report “Evolving Legacy: Decoding the Scientific Trajectory of Chinese Medicine”, highlighting the growing global impact of Chinese Medicine research in diversified healthcare solutions.

Key findings from the report include:

  • Rapid expansion: Chinese Medicine research grew at a 10.6% compound annual growth rate — more than double the global research average — nearly tripling output between 2014 and 2023.
  • High scholarly impact: 14.2% of Chinese Medicine papers ranked among the world’s top 10% most-cited (global norm: 10%), with a field-weighted citation impact (FWCI) of 1.12.
  • Interdisciplinary breadth: Medicine dominates (61.9% of output), followed by Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology (33.1%) and Pharmacology (28.1%). Citing publications span diverse major domains — from Engineering to Materials Science.
  • Global collaboration hubs: Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR exceed 80% cross-regional collaboration, above the 18% world average, and achieving FWCI >1.6 in cross-regional collaborative publications.
  • Emerging research foci: Top-published trending topics include “Herbaceous Agent | Chinese Medicine | Network Pharmacology” and COVID-19 applications, reflecting integration of omics, AI and systems methods.
  • Societal resonance: 11.1% of research outputs were mentioned on social media and 2.9% cited in policy documents, reflecting growing public and policymaker interest.

Bridging a global integration gap

Chinese Medicine’s mainstream integration lacks a global, transparent, evidence-based framework. To elevate its scientific profile, key strategies include developing internationally accepted clinical guidelines through expert consensus, enhancing trial reporting standards to improve research quality, and fostering interdisciplinary, cross-regional collaboration to drive innovation and systemic impact.

“‘Evolving Legacy’ demonstrates how Chinese Medicine research has matured into a global, evidence-informed field,” said Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research & Development), HKBU, and a leading expert in Chinese Medicine. “We envision a future where data science and AI illuminate what Chinese Medicine research has long intimated, providing deeper insights into health classifications and compound interventions. The next frontier is using Chinese Medicine research to uncover insights possibly overlooked in Digital Health and Systems Medicine, strengthening their scientific foundation and impact.”

“This report offers unprecedented insights into Chinese Medicine’s evolving scientific landscape,” added Basak Candemir, Business Development Director, Analytical and Data Services, Elsevier. “It illuminates the growing global impact of Chinese Medicine research and its role in diversified healthcare solutions, making a vital step towards bridging traditional knowledge with modern validation for the benefit of global health.”

The report was developed using Elsevier’s bibliometric tools, Scopus and SciVal, based on a comprehensive dataset and case studies compiled in collaboration with HKBU Chinese Medicine research experts. The report can be accessed on https://cm-evaluation.scm.hkbu.edu.hk/.

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World Crocodile Day: Ancient Reptiles Edge Back from Extinction in Laos

A Siamese Crocodile in the Xe Champhone Wetlands, Champhone District, Savannakhet Province, Laos. (photo: Wildlife Conservation Society Laos)

The Siamese crocodile, once declared extinct in the wild, has quietly held on in the hidden wetlands of Southeast Asia. 

Today, roughly 1,000 of these rare reptiles remain, survivors of 500,000 years of evolution.

With their broad snouts, olive-green armor, and ancient bloodlines, Siamese crocodiles are living fossils, and one of the world’s most endangered species. 

Growing up to three meters long, they live in freshwater rivers, swamps, and floodplains, relying on seasonal rhythms and healthy wetlands to survive.

On World Crocodile Day, 17 June, Laos is celebrating a major win in the fight to protect one of its oldest wild residents.

Recent Wins

On 9 May, ten individuals of Siamese crocodiles were released into the Xe Champhone wetlands in Champhone district, Savannakhet Province. 

Local Communities released 10 Critically Endangered Siamese Crocodiles into the Xe Champhone Wetlands in Laos’ Savannakhet province. 09 May 2025. (photo credit: Wildlife Conservation Society)

Led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Laos, the operation marked the final step of the “Ecosystem Conservation through Integrated Landscape Management in Laos” (ECILL) project.

“The [ECILL] project may be over, but our work isn’t,” said Robert van Zalinge, Senior Technical Advisor Savannakhet Landscape at WCS Laos. “We remain committed to supporting local communities and the government in protecting Xe Champhone’s biodiversity.”

The release is part of ongoing efforts to revive the Siamese crocodile population.

This species has been listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 1996. 

Their survival now represents one of conservation’s most pressing challenges, with every remaining individual considered “precious beyond measure,” according to WCS.

Recent surveys have documented Siamese crocodiles in four southern provinces with the largest and most viable populations surviving in Savannakhet and Attapeu provinces.

The Xe Champhone Wetlands Complex is one of the two Ramsar sites of Lao PDR. It is home to abundant aquatic biodiversity that supports the livelihoods of more than 30 communities. (photo credit: Sounantha Boutxakittilath/Wildlife Conservation Society)

A Glimmer of Hope

Baby Siamese Crocodiles are raised for about 32 months until they exceed one meter in length, at which point they are released back into the wetlands. (photo credit: Wildlife Conservation Society)

Signs of recovery are emerging. 

Nesting occurs towards the beginning of the wet season, with females constructing a mound nest on floating vegetation mats or in dense thickets on the banks of lakes. Unlike most reptiles, they’re devoted parents, one of the few species known to care for their young. 

Still, breeding has been limited, with fewer than 1,000 individuals left in the wild.

Thanks to targeted conservation efforts, there’s been a clear uptick in nesting. Annual nest counts have increased from just 1–2 before the program began to 6–8 in recent years. 

This points to a slowly stabilizing local population of around 200–250 crocodiles.

The conservation team collected Siamese crocodile eggs at the Xe Champhone Wetlands. (photo credit: Wildlife Conservation Society Laos)

The conservation process is careful and hands-on. Eggs are collected and incubated at natural temperatures for about two months. 

Once hatched, the young crocodiles are raised for nearly three years, until they grow over a meter long, the minimum size considered safe for release into the wild.

But conserving such a species isn’t just about science, it’s about people. 

Zalinge credited the conservation success in Xe Champhone to the community participation.

“Communities work with us on threat detection, monitoring of biodiversity, and the management of fisheries, land use and water,” Zalinge said. 

Xe Champhone Wetlands and Crocodile Information Center. Tansoum village, Champhone District, Savannakhet Province. (photo credit: Wildlife Conservation Society Laos)

Live and Thrive in the South

Beyond their endangered status, Siamese crocodiles play an irreplaceable ecological role. As apex predators, they help keep ecosystems balanced by controlling populations of prey species, including those that may carry diseases, van Zalinge said. 

“Siamese crocodiles keep natural ecosystems healthy. By controlling populations of prey species, they reduce impact on plants and other animals,” he added. “They can also reduce the risk of serious disease outbreaks by rapidly removing sick animals from the population.”

Trouble in Paradise

Despite being a relatively safe haven, the Xe Champhone Wetlands face mounting environmental pressure .

Zalinge identified wetland drainage since 2019 as the most pressing threat to the crocodile’s survival. 

However, he noted modest progress in slowing down habitat degradation saying, “The amount of wetland lost each year has reduced since 2023.”

Although the species is no longer hunted for commercial purposes, its habitat is rapidly shrinking due to dry-season rice farming, infrastructure development, overfishing, vegetation loss, and irrigation.

As of mid-2025, 68 crocodiles were released into Xe Champhone, with another 163 being cared for by local conservation teams. Since the program began, a total of 238 crocodiles have returned to the wetlands.

InvestHK concludes fruitful Canada visit to deepen economic and business ties


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada, deepening economic and business ties with Canadian investors and enterprises.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada. Photo shows Mr Ng (left); Partner at DS Avocats and Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, Ms Cindy Ho (centre), and the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion at InvestHK's Toronto Office, Mr Christopher Chen (right).
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng today (June 14) concluded his visit to Canada. Photo shows Mr Ng (left); Partner at DS Avocats and Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, Ms Cindy Ho (centre), and the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion at InvestHK’s Toronto Office, Mr Christopher Chen (right).

During his visit June 8 to 14 to Waterloo, Toronto, and Montreal, Mr Ng met with investors, family offices, start-ups, academia, and business leaders, emphasising Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub and gateway to Mainland China and international markets. He hosted roundtables highlighting Hong Kong’s strengths in wealth management and cross-border investments and discussed how Canadian enterprises can leverage Hong Kong for global expansion. He toured innovation labs and facilities at universities and discussed Asian expansion plans with Canadian founders. The meetings connected researchers and ecosystem builders across life sciences, medtech, cleantech, AI, and more.

During his visit to Canada on June 11, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong Mr Charles Ng hosted a seminar to promote business opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area through Hong Kong, and the upcoming Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025. The event attracted over 100 people.
During his visit to Canada on June 11, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong Mr Charles Ng hosted a seminar to promote business opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area through Hong Kong, and the upcoming Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025. The event attracted over 100 people.

Mr Ng also highlighted the upcoming Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025, inviting Canadian investors and entrepreneurs to visit Hong Kong from November 3 to 7 and explore Asia’s dynamic markets. The event offers unparalleled access to industry leaders, cutting-edge fintech trends, and high-growth opportunities for positioning companies at the forefront of innovation.

Mr Ng said, “The visit was highly fruitful, underscoring the strong economic relationship and vibrant investment exchanges between Hong Kong and Canada. It highlighted Hong Kong’s distinctive role as a ‘super connector’ linking global markets, offering Canadian businesses valuable pathways for expansion into Asia. This engagement not only reinforced ties between the two markets but also unlocked exciting collaborative opportunities.”

Participants at the events expressed keen interest in Hong Kong’s business environment and connectivity. Investor Relations Officer, Velocity Incubator, University of Waterloo, Mr Andrew Martinko, said, “We learned from Invest Hong Kong about their strong commitment to driving tech innovation through action. They presented a dynamic and expanding start-up ecosystem, clearly focused on welcoming talented Canadian founders and connecting them with high-potential Asian markets and diverse funding opportunities, all within close geographic reach.”

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of XSIM AI Canada Inc, Ms Shan Tao, said “Participating in the StartmeUpHK Festival was a pivotal moment for XSIM AI Canada Inc. The support and insights from InvestHK and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association helped us uncover the unique opportunities within Hong Kong’s ecosystem. It ultimately led to a conditional offer from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s Soft Landing Programme, and the establishment of our business there. Hong Kong is where our vision for practical, scalable, purpose-driven industrial AI found both strategic alignment and real momentum – advancing economic value and environmental impact.”

Partner at DS Avocats and Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, Ms Cindy Ho, facilitated high-level connections during the trip and shared her insights. She said, “Canada and Hong Kong share a robust and time-tested business relationship, driving trade, investment, and innovation. With Hong Kong serving as a vital hub for Canadian businesses expanding into Asia, and Canadian expertise fuelling innovation in Hong Kong, this dynamic exchange is unlocking new opportunities and reinforcing bilateral trade and investment in the global economy. As a legal professional working closely with international businesses, I have seen firsthand how Canada and Hong Kong businesses can benefit namely through the Hong Kong-Canada Income Tax Agreement. Together, we are building a future of shared prosperity and ambition, backed by strong trade and investment agreements and a long-term commitment to sustainable growth.”

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Discover Naomi Neo’s Secret to Safer and Smarter Parenting with the imoo Watch Phone X10


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 June 2025 – Smartphones have become an everyday essential for adults. So, it’s natural for children to want one. Many parents see smartphones as useful tools for staying in touch with their children when they’re away from home, but smartphones can easily be lost, and they leave children vulnerable to the dangers of social media and too much screen time.

Naomi video calling her son, Kyzo, with the imoo Watch Phone X10.
Naomi video calling her son, Kyzo, with the imoo Watch Phone X10.

The solution is a watch phone designed specifically for children. It allows parents to keep track of their child’s whereabouts and stay in touch when their children are at school or out playing with friends. It also limits children’s exposure to social media and online strangers. Plus, when it’s securely fastened to a child’s wrist, it’s hard for them to lose it. In fact, they’ll enjoy showing off their cool super-hero-like gadget to all their friends. Especially one packed with features, like the imoo Watch Phone X10.

The imoo Watch Phone X10 — Every family’s excellent summer holiday companion

imoo, a global pioneer in the children’s watch phone segment, has just launched its next-generation premium flagship — the imoo Watch Phone X10 — in Singapore. Parenting influencer Naomi Neo is one of the first to give this “modern parenting essential” to her children – son Kyzo and daughter Zyla, now six and two respectively. Parents like Naomi Neo are finding lots to like about the imoo Watch Phone X10, and children will too.

Keep in touch with video calls

When children get out of school while parents are still at work, parents can place a video call to their imoo Watch Phone X10. When the child flips up the watch face, parents can remotely switch from seeing their face to seeing their surroundings and real-time location – to make sure they’ve reached their tuition class, or made it safely home, giving parents complete peace of mind.

Get ready for the pool with IP68 water resistance

Kids love splashing around in the pool during summer, and the imoo Watch Phone X10 is an excellent companion. It’s designed to dive right in, with IP68 swim-suitable water resistance. For those who like swimming for sport, it can track swim distance, calories burned, and time spent exercising. It has 10 built-in sports modes in total – and a fun and engaging “Active Challenge” system that lets children earn activity badges, making fitness a joyful habit.

Keep calm with high-precision location tracking + behaviour status

Letting children go out alone often makes parents anxious. Even if they’re together, a hectic tourist spot where it’s easy to lose a child in a crowd, can be a parent’s worst nightmare. The imoo Watch Phone X10 helps brings parents peace of mind. Whether the child is at the local botanical garden, park, or library with friends — or if they get separated in a crowd — the imoo Watch Phone X10 offers real-time, All-Day High-Precision Location Tracking that is accurate down to the street and floor level. It lets parents know whether they’re running around or just hanging about in one place, giving parents reassurance from afar. It also works around the world, ensuring parents can keep track of their child while on holiday. The imoo Watch Phone X10 can store up to 14 days of a child’s whereabouts – so parents can see the path they take to school, and where they stop along the way. With imoo quietly safeguarding each small step that children take toward independence, parents can truly “let go without worry.”

Make children feel like a superhero with the Flip Dual Cameras

For children, the imoo Watch Phone X10 is more than just a communication device—it’s a cool piece of high-tech gear. They’ll look like a movie superhero on a mission when they use the X10’s unique Flip Dual Cameras. Switching between its front and rear cameras is as easy as flipping the screen, sparking their sense of adventure, transporting them into an exciting universe made just for childhood.

The imoo Watch Phone X10 also gives children storytelling superpowers. The 5MP + 8MP high-definition dual cameras, paired with various shooting modes like fun animated effects, live photos, and standard photography, lets children snap anything from colourful bugs in the park, to party smiles and warm moments with family and friends.

The imoo Watch Phone X10 is perfect for children's daily needs.

Let kids socialize safely with the “Bump and Add Friends” feature

Kids love making new friends. Although parents encourage their children to be social butterflies, there is always a worry about stranger danger. The innovative “Bump and Add Friends” feature on the imoo Watch Phone X10 helps bring parents peace of mind. Two children must physically bump their watch phones together in person to become friends. Every connection is visible, verifiable, and secure. It also requires parental approval, helping to ensure no unknown contacts sneak through. Kids are free to make friends while parents can stay in control from afar.

The imoo Watch Phone X10 also keeps a child’s social circle rooted in real-life encounters — on the playground, in the park, or at enrichment classes. It’s operating system completely blocks access to social media, filters harmful content, and intercepts unknown numbers. It complies with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards and protects data for every interaction. The technology sets protective boundaries, but never blocks warmth. This helps ensure every friend is sincere and safe.

Don’t worry – the imoo Watch Phone X10 is also tough enough for everyday kid chaos

Parents know there’s no such thing as “handle with care” when it comes to children’s toys and gear, and imoo knows this too. So, it designed the imoo Watch Phone X10 specifically for energetic kids. Its rugged build is shock-resistant and highly durable and has gone through rigorous real-world testing. One parent even shared that it still worked perfectly after their child accidentally tossed it into the washing machine. The imoo Watch Phone X10 can also withstand messy situations like fingerpainting in art class or making mud pies. Its dirt-resistant surface is easy to clean – just a simple wipe and it’s good as new.

Meet the imoo Watch Phone X10 near you
For busy parents like Naomi Neo, the imoo Watch Phone X10 is a great partner for keeping track and keeping in touch with energetic children, wherever they are, bringing added peace of mind. Singaporean families can get a hands-on experience of the imoo Watch Phone X10 this July, where imoo will be hosting several offline parent-child events with fun, interactive activities that will showcase the X10’s innovative features.

imoo will continually update the latest event information on the homepage of the official website. Stay tuned!

imoo also welcomes you to visit the offline stores or order your favorite watch phone directly from the official online store.

Offline Stores:

Store Name Opening Hours Address Phone
BRAS BASAH COMPLEX Sun-Thur: 11.00-7.00
Fri, Sat & PH: 11.00-9.00
231 Bain Street #05-01,
Bras Basah Complex, S(180231)
65577301
CAUSEWAY POINT Mon-Fri:11.00-9.30
Sat/Sun & PH:11.00-9.30
No.1 Woodlands Square #03-29/30 Causeway Point, S(738099) 67671250
NORTHPOINT
SHOPPING CENTRE
Mon-Fri: 11.00-9.30
Sat/Sun & PH: 11.00-9.30
930 Yishun Ave 2 #03-12 Northpoint Shopping Centre, S(769098) 68522100
TOA PAYOH HDB HUB Mon-Fri: 11.00-9.30
Sat/Sun & PH: 11.00-9.30
530 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 #02-01, S(310530) 63581700
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Corruption in Lao Banking Sector Causes LAK 1.6 Billion in Losses in 2024, Bank of Laos Says

Bank of Laos. This image is used only for representational purpose. (photo: Fintech News Singapore)

Widespread corruption in Laos’ banking sector led to nearly LAK 1.6 billion (around USD 74,000) in financial losses in 2024, according to the Bank of Laos (BOL). Only LAK 137.43 million (about USD 6,300) has been recovered so far.

The central bank reported 21 corruption cases across the banking system last year. Six were new cases, two within the Bank of Laos itself, three at Nayoby Bank, and one at Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL). 

The other 15 cases were linked to earlier investigations, involving ten at the Agricultural Promotion Bank (APB) and five at Nayoby Bank.

While only a small portion of losses from 2024 cases has been recovered, ongoing investigations from previous years led to the recovery of an additional LAK 4.74 billion (about USD 218,700).

Authorities took disciplinary action against 167 individuals, including 114 staff from APB, 37 from BCEL, 11 from BOL, and five from Nayoby Bank. Three officials, two from BCEL and one from Nayoby Bank, were suspended pending further investigation.

These findings highlight ongoing corruption challenges within Laos’ banking sector, part of a broader national issue.

One of the most serious corruption cases in 2024 involved former employees of the Lao Post Office, who embezzled over LAK 58 billion (around USD 2.7 million). Investigations are still ongoing, with state-owned enterprises, including the national power utility, Electricité du Laos, under continued scrutiny.

The case highlights ongoing governance issues in Laos. In Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, the country ranked 114th out of 180, with a score of 33 out of 100. Any score below 50 indicates a serious corruption problem.

Lao Government Launches Legal Pathway for Jobs in Korea’s Fishery Sector

Lao and Korea attendees was discussing about sending Lao workers to work in fisheries sector in Korea. (Photo: Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare)

Laos is set to deploy workers to South Korea’s fisheries sector for the first time under the E-10-2 visa program, a move aimed at curbing illegal migration, expanding legal employment pathways, and deepening bilateral labor cooperation, according to Bounsuan Xaiyasin, Head of the Overseas Employment Division, on 12 June.