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CGTN: Beauty in diversity: How wisdom at Nishan Forum inspires global modernization


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – As the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations takes place in east China’s Qufu City, CGTN published an article highlighting the importance of dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations to promote harmonious coexistence, shared prosperity, and the safeguarding of traditional values in the face of modern challenges.

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“Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar?” This opening question and well-known saying from the Analects of Confucius has been transformed into a vivid reality as experts and scholars from across the world gathered at the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in east China’s Qufu City.

The forum is named after Nishan Mountain, formerly known as the Ni Qiu Hill, about 30 kilometers southeast of Qufu – the birthplace of the great Chinese thinker and educator Confucius (551-479 BC). Since its first edition in 2010, the forum has become a platform for understanding China and fostering international cultural and civilizational exchanges.

Taking place from Wednesday to Thursday, the 11th Nishan Forum attracted more than 500 global leaders, scholars and cultural figures to explore the role of ancient wisdom in shaping the modern world with the theme of “Beauty in Diversity: Nurturing Understanding Among Civilizations for Global Modernization.”

Understanding among civilizations highlighted

Scholars at the forum underscored the essential role that cultural exchange and mutual learning among civilizations play in advancing human progress.

Noting armed conflicts have resurfaced in today’s turbulent world, Madagascar’s Ambassador to China Jean Louis Robinson spoke highly of the forum, saying that its role in promoting harmonious coexistence and shared prosperity among diverse cultures and civilizations has become all the more significant.

China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) won praise from foreign participants. In March 2023, China introduced the GCI, which calls for respect for global civilizational diversity, the promotion of shared human values, the inheritance and innovation of civilizations, and the strengthening of international cultural exchanges.

Hussain Mohamed Latheef, vice president of the Republic of Maldives, described the GCI as a timely reminder of the need to respect and understand diverse cultures worldwide. “The initiative promotes shared human values, aims to balance tradition with innovation, and supports cultural exchange and development,” Latheef added.

Some of the experts spoke highly of the influence of Confucianism, which is known for its five key concepts, namely benevolence, or “ren” in Chinese, righteousness, or “yi,” propriety, “li,” wisdom, “zhi,” and trustworthiness, “xin.”

Dr Salome Nyambura, director of the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University, told CGTN that close people-to-people exchanges between China and Kenya have made more Kenyans interested in Confucianism.

Echoing Nyambura, Riccardo Pozzo, professor of History of Philosophy at Tor Vergata University of Rome, said that Confucianism can provide valuable solutions to bridge traditional and modern issues and solve modern problems, citing the saying from the Analects that “If a man keeps cherishing his old knowledge and continually acquires new knowledge, he may become a teacher to others.”

Global modernization deeply rooted in fertile soil of civilizations

As well as fueling academic dialogue and people-to-people connections, exchanges among civilizations are also expected to generate valuable insights to tackle global challenges and open up diverse pathways for modernization.

China is committed to offering new opportunities to the world through the achievements of its unique path to modernization, and providing new momentum to global partners through its vast domestic market, Sun Chunlan, president of the International Confucian Association, said when addressing the opening of the forum.

China’s poverty alleviation efforts and global cooperation on poverty reduction have provided relevant examples, demonstrating that the development of civilization should be “people-oriented” and that the fruits of development can benefit more groups.

Wang Xuedian, vice president of the International Confucian Association, said that civilizations must engage in dialogue and mutual learning to explore development paths that align with their own cultural contexts.

By drawing on advanced productive forces and promoting traditional values, different civilizations can bridge developmental gaps and realize the common prosperity and harmonious coexistence of multiple civilizations, Wang added.

As for Latheef, humanity must work together to safeguard cultural traditions and values while embracing new ideas and changes to adapt to global modernization.

Roger T. Ames, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Hawaii and Humanities Chair Professor at Peking University, said that the urgent task is to transform individualism into a conscious awareness of a united global community, adding that the Confucian values of fairness, inclusiveness and harmony offer valuable guidance for addressing the pressing challenges of the modern world.

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Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported.

Generative AI accelerates homologation: FEV simplifies country-specific type approval processes


AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 10 July 2025 – Vehicle development doesn’t end with technical readiness: The road to global market launches is only complete once homologation has been successfully achieved. The increasing complexity of national regulations poses growing challenges to OEMs and suppliers. FEV addresses these with an innovative, AI-based approach: The company-wide used ‘FEV GenAI Hub’ significantly simplifies and accelerates the analysis of regulatory requirements across different global markets, offering time and cost savings that can provide customers with a decisive competitive edge.

Increased efficiency in homologation: The 'FEV GenAI Hub' serves as a central platform for the application of generative AI in vehicle development. Source: FEV
Increased efficiency in homologation: The ‘FEV GenAI Hub’ serves as a central platform for the application of generative AI in vehicle development. Source: FEV

“In the case of type-approval, we use our in-house AI platform, the ‘FEV GenAI Hub’, to extract, enrich, and analyze legal texts from standards and laws in a fully automated process,” said Dr. Thomas Hülshorst, Group Vice President Intelligent Mobility & Software at FEV. “This enables precise comparisons of regional requirements and identifies any deviations. The platform immediately generates recommendations to ensure legal compliance.”

Significant efficiency gains

In practice, FEV has reduced the time required for comprehensive regulatory analysis from several months to just a few weeks. The AI supports engineers with semantic searches, automated classification, and gap analysis—saving time and reducing the risk of human error.

Customers benefit from:

  • Time savings: Reduces analysis time by up to 60%
  • Cost savings: Cuts resource requirements by up to 50%
  • Scalability: Enables comparison of regulatory requirements across global markets
  • Safety: Identifies homologation risks early and provides actionable recommendations


Future-oriented use of AI

FEV’s GenAI Hub serves as a central platform for generative AI in vehicle development. Starting with homologation today, future platform generations will enable additional automation in system development, test management, and project controlling. The goal: Streamline development processes, enhance safety, and increase market orientation to give customers a decisive competitive edge.

More information: https://fev.group/3057ab

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Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of 2025, including over 16,000 cluster munitions, across 14 provinces. But despite this progress, the danger remains, particularly for children.

Golden Bull Award 2025 Winners Revealed

For the winners of the 2025 Golden Bull Award, the answer is clear: vision, agility, and a drive to challenge the norm.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – These are high-performing companies and trailblazers. This year’s winners are leading the way through innovation, from adopting AI and strengthening cybersecurity to integrating ESG values into their core operations. They show us that profitability and purpose can, and should, go hand in hand.

Recent data from SME Corp Malaysia backs this up. According to its latest performance report, over half (55.6%) of Malaysian SMEs are prioritising innovation, nearly 40% are forming strategic alliances, and a third are actively pursuing international markets. These are dynamic, forward-looking businesses shaping the future economy.

The Golden Bull Award goes beyond celebrating success to enabling growth. As 80.7% of SMEs ramp up marketing efforts and 64.5% plan to scale their operations, the Award opens doors, connecting ambitious businesses with the networks, platforms, and partnerships they need to thrive.

Organised by Business Media International with the support of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) since 2003, the Golden Bull Award stands as Asia’s longest-running and most respected recognition platform for SMEs. Its footprint spans Malaysia, Singapore, mainland China, and Taiwan, and continues to grow across the region.

This year saw a record 19% increase in nominations, to over 1,700 companies. This highlights the rising aspirations of Malaysian SMEs. With SMEs contributing 39.1% to Malaysia’s GDP in 2023 and national targets aiming for 45% by 2025, their contribution is more critical than ever.

“This year’s Golden Bull Award is a testament not just to business success, but to business evolution,” said Datuk William Ng, National President of SAMENTA. “Our winners reflect the best of Malaysia’s entrepreneurial spirit: resilient, bold, and future-ready. With stronger government backing, they’re will be able reach even greater heights.”

The awards span three categories:

  • Emerging Bull Award,
  • Outstanding Bull Award, and
  • Super Golden Bull Award for elite-level achievers

A special Distinguished Bull Award was also presented to ten outstanding businesses that have previously won and continued to grow and expand their reach.

Throughout the selection process, integrity and transparency remain paramount. Baker Tilly Malaysia served as the official auditor, while CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd acted as the independent credit report and data provider.

Since its founding in 2003, the Golden Bull Award has stood as a benchmark of SME excellence across Asia. With expansion into new Asia Pacific markets on the horizon for 2025, it continues to spotlight the region’s most inspiring business stories.

Ready to be inspired? Explore the full list of winners and learn more at
https://goldenbullaward.asia/


LIST OF WINNERS OF THE GOLDEN BULL AWARD 2025 IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

SUPER GOLDEN BULL CATEGORY

  1. Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  2. Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd
  3. Golden Destinations
  4. Hong Seng Power Sdn Bhd
  5. Master-Pack Group Berhad
  6. OSADI Commercial Supplies Sdn Bhd
  7. Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd
  8. Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  9. Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd
  10. Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd
  11. ST Rosyam Mart Sdn Bhd
  12. Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad
  13. Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd
  14. Terberg Tractors Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  15. Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd

OUTSTANDING BULL AWARD

  1. Adamas Contracts Sdn Bhd
  2. AESD International (M) Sdn Bhd
  3. Akaido Marketing Sdn Bhd
  4. Alam-Con Sdn Bhd
  5. Allied Forklift (M) Sdn Bhd
  6. Altus Oil & Gas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  7. Aluspace Sdn Bhd
  8. Animal Medical Centre Sdn Bhd
  9. ATEK Technology Sdn Bhd
  10. Benz Auto Service (M) Sdn Bhd
  11. BP Chiropractic Sdn Bhd
  12. Cangkat Bayu Maju Sdn Bhd
  13. Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd
  14. Cert Academy Sdn Bhd
  15. CID Realtors Sdn Bhd
  16. Contacthings Solution Sdn Bhd
  17. E Mark Global Trade Sdn Bhd
  18. Essential Engineering Solution Sdn Bhd
  19. Estream Software Sdn Bhd
  20. Eternalgy Sdn Bhd
  21. Evertools Industrial Supply Sdn Bhd
  22. Fiskal Jitu Sdn Bhd
  23. Fong Hong (M) Sdn Bhd
  24. Foo Hing Dim Sum Sdn Bhd
  25. Fuyu Dezain Sdn Bhd
  26. Gee Seng Industrial Parts & Hoist Supply Sdn Bhd
  27. GFS Technology Sdn Bhd
  28. GME Greentech Sdn Bhd
  29. HBT Food & Beverage Sdn Bhd
  30. HFC Tech Sdn Bhd
  31. Hock Lian Hin Sdn Bhd
  32. Hon Engineering Sdn Bhd
  33. IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd
  34. Ins Tech International Sdn Bhd
  35. IP Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd
  36. ISEP (M) Sdn Bhd
  37. Itech System Engineering Sdn Bhd
  38. JBR Hardware & Trading Sdn Bhd
  39. Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd
  40. JV Global Event Sdn Bhd
  41. Kibaru Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
  42. KMB Resources Sdn Bhd
  43. Kwang Tai Refrigerators & Electrical Sdn Bhd
  44. Kymm Seng Trading (Kulim) Sdn Bhd
  45. Leaderland Era Sdn Bhd
  46. Lian Heng M&E Sdn Bhd
  47. Liconlite Engineering Sdn Bhd
  48. LifeWave (M) Sdn Bhd
  49. LINGTEC Instruments Sdn Bhd
  50. LM Equipment Sdn Bhd
  51. LMS Education Holdings Sdn Bhd
  52. M Summit Group
  53. Mana Mana Suites Sdn Bhd
  54. Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd
  55. Max Star Project Management Sdn Bhd
  56. MCDS Bhd
  57. Ming Supply Sdn Bhd (Ming Lighting)
  58. MM Network Sdn Bhd
  59. Monzone Air-Conditioning Sdn Bhd
  60. MR Academy International Sdn Bhd
  61. Multiworld Freight (M) Sdn Bhd
  62. My Flavor Food Sdn Bhd
  63. Nero Chemical Sdn Bhd
  64. Nursery Hong Soon Sdn Bhd
  65. Ometick Tooling Sdn Bhd
  66. One Union Group Sdn Bhd
  67. Oxwise (M) Sdn Bhd
  68. Paramount Premix Sdn Bhd
  69. Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd
  70. Perniagaan Yik Sing Sdn Bhd
  71. PMX Delight Holding Sdn Bhd
  72. Print Expert Sdn Bhd
  73. Pro E Sdn Bhd
  74. Pro Life Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd
  75. R-Tech Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  76. Raddish Technology Sdn Bhd
  77. Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd
  78. REDBOX
  79. Rezo Group Sdn Bhd
  80. Risguard Sdn Bhd
  81. Rohe Interior Sdn Bhd
  82. SF Techlogis Sdn Bhd
  83. Shimlen Sdn Bhd
  84. Sin Soon Fa Fruits Sdn Bhd
  85. SKA Transport (M) Sdn Bhd
  86. SKN Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd
  87. Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd
  88. SRKK Technology Sdn Bhd
  89. SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
  90. Straits Commnet Solutions Sdn Bhd
  91. Super Power Supply (M) Sdn Bhd
  92. Surian Creations Sdn Bhd
  93. Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd
  94. Tay Motors (M) Sdn Bhd
  95. Tayopack Sdn Bhd
  96. Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd
  97. TIP Design (M) Sdn Bhd
  98. TLH Solution (M) Sdn Bhd
  99. TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd
  100. TP Power (M) Sdn Bhd (TP TEC Holding Berhad)
  101. UKM Pakarunding Sdn Bhd
  102. VHL Logistics Sdn Bhd
  103. Vision Mission Cleaning Sdn Bhd
  104. Visko Industries Sdn Bhd
  105. YLI Industry Sdn Bhd
  106. YPS Technology Sdn Bhd

EMERGING BULL AWARD

  1. ACS Project Management Sdn Bhd
  2. Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd
  3. ALW Technology Sdn Bhd
  4. Astra Online Sdn Bhd
  5. AVS Integrators Sdn Bhd
  6. BENJ Design Sdn Bhd
  7. Best Sewing World (M) Sdn Bhd
  8. Centrionics Sdn Bhd
  9. Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd
  10. CPT Training Development Sdn Bhd
  11. Dang Foods Trading
  12. Dream Home Structural Works Sdn Bhd
  13. Eaglesview Group Sdn Bhd
  14. Ecobex Resources Sdn Bhd
  15. EF Store Sdn Bhd
  16. Epro Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd
  17. Evoway Sdn Bhd
  18. Evrypawdy Sdn Bhd
  19. Excel Test Sdn Bhd
  20. FDCV Group Sdn Bhd
  21. Fuwave Design Sdn Bhd
  22. Goflex Events
  23. H & H First Consultancy Group Sdn Bhd
  24. H&H Health Group Sdn Bhd
  25. Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd
  26. High Pines Training And Consultancy Sdn Bhd
  27. Inhome Solar Sdn Bhd
  28. Journal Multi Media Sdn Bhd
  29. Lee Sportswear International Sdn Bhd (Spin Sportswear)
  30. Livinghome Furniture Design Sdn Bhd
  31. Monogram Concepts Sdn Bhd
  32. My Wealth Capital Sdn Bhd
  33. Nexxg Worldwide Sdn Bhd
  34. One Search Pro Marketing Sdn Bhd
  35. Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd
  36. Red Abstract Hair Studio Sdn Bhd
  37. Seamarine Frozen Food & Supply
  38. Seng Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd
  39. Solid Real Estate Consultants Sdn Bhd
  40. Spartan Ives Capital Sdn Bhd
  41. TCW Solomon Realty Sdn Bhd
  42. Technics Minerals Resources Sdn Bhd
  43. Topkrete Sdn Bhd
  44. Trading Castle PLT
  45. Usahamaju Magnet Sdn Bhd
  46. Vanta Capital Sdn Bhd
  47. Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd

DISTINGUISHED BULL AWARDS

  1. Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd
  2. Cabe (M) Sdn Bhd
  3. Chinhan Tech Sdn Bhd
  4. Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd
  5. Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd
  6. INK Marketing Sdn Bhd
  7. Precious Precious Sdn Bhd
  8. Realux Sdn Bhd
  9. Teamplete Sdn Bhd
  10. Worldwise Freight (M) Sdn Bhd

DIGITAL 50 AWARDS

  1. Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd
  2. Golden Destinations
  3. HFC Tech Sdn Bhd
  4. IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd
  5. Parkson Credit Sdn Bhd
  6. Pi Interactive Sdn Bhd
  7. Swee Seng Electrical Engineering Sdn Bhd
  8. Tan Boon Ming Sdn Bhd
  9. Tian Siang BP (Ipoh) Sdn Bhd
  10. Various Intelligence Sdn Bhd

GOLDEN BULL INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS

  1. Mr. Lim Ann Shen – Alphas Estate Solutions Sdn Bhd
  2. Mr. Patrick Goh – Always Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd
  3. Dr. Hii Ding Ong – Ceres Nutrition Sdn Bhd
  4. Ms. Christine Tan – Estream Software Sdn Bhd
  5. Mr. Lim Boon Hoe – Gaido (M) Sdn Bhd
  6. Mr. Eric Yap – GME Greentech Sdn Bhd
  7. Mr. Mita Lim – Golden Destinations
  8. Ms. Kristy Liew – INK Marketing Sdn Bhd
  9. Mr. Jenson Heng Kheng Hong – Mapo Industries Sdn Bhd
  10. Mr. Teoh Beng Swee – Pasaraya T.S. Mega (Cheras) Sdn Bhd
  11. Mr. Benjamin Ku – SSH Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
  12. Mr. Eric Mong – TNS Shipping Sdn Bhd
  13. Mr. Zac Oh – Vape Empire Distribution Sdn Bhd
  14. Mr. Andrew Teow – Advantage Marine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  15. Mr. Nga Hock Ee – Aluspace Sdn Bhd
  16. Mr. Georg Chmiel – Chmiel Global Advisory Sdn Bhd
  17. Mr. George Wong Wei Hong – Gold Key FNB Sdn Bhd
  18. Mr. Allen Goh Soo Loon Green Island Feed Mills Sdn Bhd
  19. Dr. Hiew Boon Thong – Happy Plantations (Kota Marudu) Sdn Bhd
  20. Mr. Noel Chuah Chong Tatt – IDMS Technologies Sdn Bhd
  21. Ms. Josephine Quay Huei Ming – Jo Mama Online Shop Sdn Bhd
  22. Mr. Andy Cheong Kah Yee – Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd
  23. Mr. Ooi Chi Yang – Raiden M & E Sdn Bhd
  24. Datin Pang Mei Mei – Risguard Sdn Bhd
  25. Dr. Sia Tian Poh – Siacon Technology Sdn Bhd
  26. Mr. Khoo Sze Chyuan – Sri Maju Cergas Logistics Sdn Bhd
  27. Datin Sri Jenny Hing Puey Ling – Sri Perkasa Trading (M) Sdn Bhd
  28. Datuk Lawrence Leow Fong Peng – Teamplete Sdn Bhd

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About SAMENTA

Established in 1986, SAMENTA is Malaysia’s oldest and largest association of SMEs, with over 5,500 members across the country. A multi-racial, multi-sector association, SAMENTA has been at the forefront of championing a SME-friendly business environment and connecting SMEs to regional and global opportunities.

About Business Media International

Business Media International is a subsidiary of Audience Analytics Limited (1AZ.SG), a regional leader in promoting growth for companies in Asia through data-driven brands and initiatives. BMI owns renowned media brands such as SME Magazine, HR Asia, Capital Asia, Energy Asia, Logistics Asia, TruthTV, and CXP Asia as well as business impact assessment brands such as SME100, HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, Golden Bull Awards and CXP Asia Best Customer Experience Awards. BMI also organises various exhibitions and has the proprietary software-as-a-service — Total Engagement Assessment Model – in its portfolio.

AI-Generated Media Drives Real-World Fraud, Identity Theft, and Business Compromise

Trend Micro uncovers the criminal playbook for deepfake-enabled cybercrime


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released a new report exposing the scale and maturity of deepfake-enabled cybercrime. As generative AI tools become more powerful, affordable, and accessible, cybercriminals are rapidly adopting them to support attacks, ranging from business fraud to extortion and identity theft.

To read the full report, Deepfake it ’til You Make It: A Comprehensive View of the New AI Criminal Toolset, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk/security/news/cybercrime-and-digital-threats/deepfake-it-til-you-make-it-a-comprehensive-view-of-the-new-ai-criminal-toolset

The report shows how deepfakes have moved beyond hype into real-world exploitation, undermining digital trust, exposing companies to new risks, and accelerating the business models of cybercriminals.

Tony Lee, Head of Consulting, Hong Kong & Macau, at Trend: “AI-generated media is not just a future risk, it’s a real business threat. We’re seeing executives impersonated, hiring processes compromised, and financial safeguards bypassed with alarming ease. This research is a wake up call—if businesses are not proactively preparing for the deepfake era, they’re already behind. In a world where seeing is no longer believing, digital trust must be rebuilt from the ground up.”

The research found that threat actors no longer need underground expertise to launch convincing attacks. Instead, they are using off-the-shelf video, audio, and image generation platforms, many of which are marketed to content creators, to generate realistic deepfakes that deceive both individuals and organizations. These tools are inexpensive, easy to use, and increasingly capable of bypassing identity verification systems and security controls.

The report outlines a growing cybercriminal ecosystem where these platforms are used to execute convincing scams, including:

  • CEO fraud has become increasingly harder to detect as attackers use deepfake audio or video to impersonate senior leaders in real-time meetings.
  • Recruitment processes are being compromised by fake candidates who use AI to pass interviews and gain unauthorized access to internal systems.
  • Financial services firms are seeing a surge in deepfake attempts to bypass KYC (Know Your Customer) checks, enabling anonymous money laundering through falsified credentials.

The criminal underground is actively trading tutorials, toolkits, and services to streamline these operations. From step-by-step playbooks for bypassing onboarding procedures to plug-and-play face-swapping tools, the barrier to entry is now minimal.

As deepfake-enabled scams grow in frequency and complexity, businesses are urged to take proactive steps to minimize their risk exposure and protect their people and processes. This includes educating staff on social engineering risks, reviewing authentication workflows, and exploring detection solutions for synthetic media.Hashtag: #trendmicro #trendvisionone #visionone #cybersecurity




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About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

Vientiane Capital Approves Tap Water Price Increase

Vientiane Capital Approves Tap Water Price Increase. (Photo credit: Leo Okuyama on Unsplash)

On 9 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Council approved a proposal to increase tap water prices, citing mounting production costs that have left the city’s water utility operating at a loss. 

The approved plan calls for an adjustment to be implemented over three years from 2025 to 2028.

The decision follows a presentation by Bounyavath Nilasay, Head of the Vientiane Capital Department of Public Works and Transport, during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane People’s Council’s second legislature. 

According to municipal authorities, the cost of producing tap water in Vientiane Capital now significantly exceeds the selling price due to escalating expenses for raw materials, chemicals, pipe equipment, electricity, and fuel, all compounded by currency exchange rate fluctuations. 

These mounting costs have resulted in continuous financial losses for the Vientiane Capital Water Supply State Enterprise. 

While water prices have remained static since 2014, the minimum wage has increased from LAK 950,000 (approx. USD 56) to LAK 2,500,000 (approx. USD 147) in 2025.

Therefore, the Vientiane Capital Water Supply State Enterprise has proposed and requested approval to adjust water usage tariffs for the period 2025-2027 as follows:

Tap Water Price Increase Plan (2025–2027) by the Vientiane Capital Water Supply State Enterprise. 

Vientiane Capital encompasses nine districts and 481 villages, with the water supply system currently reaching 344 villages, representing 71 percent coverage. The remaining 137 villages, comprising 29 percent of the total, still lack access to piped water, primarily concentrated in Pakngum and Sangthong Districts. 

The city’s water infrastructure consists of six water treatment plants with a combined production capacity of 348,000 cubic meters per day, supplemented by six smaller facilities in Sangthong district producing 2,610 cubic meters per day and four small plants in Pakngum district producing 2,300 cubic meters per day.

The revenue generated from the approved price increase is expected to fund significant infrastructure improvements, including doubling the number of water treatment plants  from six to twelve, upgrading aging infrastructure, and expanding access to 137 unserved villages.

Uweb, the Digital Asset Education Institute, Announces Successful Completion of a US$3 million Angel Funding Round


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2025 – Uweb (University of Web3), a leading digital asset education institute, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a US$3 million angle funding round. The round was led by emerging investment firm Avenir Group, with participation from prominent venture capital firms including Ronin & Quinn Capital, Singchain Capital, and First Merit, as well as several seasoned angel investors from the Web3 industry.

Proceeds from this funding will be primarily allocated towards deepening the development of Uweb’s curriculum and product offerings, accelerating market expansion, and leveraging AI to advance its global strategy. This includes the production of multi-language course content to serve an international user base across different markets.This initiative aligns with Uweb’s mission to become the world’s leading Web3 university and to empower one billion people to embrace digital assets.

In addition, Uweb has entered into a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Digital Asset Analysts (HKCDAA), in alignment with the Hong Kong Policy Statement on Digital Assets 2.0. Together, they aim to develop talent standards and professional training programmes for Web3 in Hong Kong, focusing on certifying key roles such as the Chartered Digital Assets Analyst (CDAA),with a joint commitment to training and certifying over 100,000 fintech professionals — including CDAAs — by 2030.

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, Uweb is a structured and professional digital assets education platform dedicated to delivering high-quality courses and services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Its long-term vision is to become the gateway for traditional finance professionals entering the Web3 ecosystem.

Hashtag: #Uweb

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