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CCTV+: Deqing Steps Into the Global Travel Spotlight

BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From August 8 to 10, 2025, the “China Up Close Series: Zhejiang Tour” brought a contingent of nearly 70 journalists and editors from South Korea, Spain, Bulgaria, and Iceland to Deqing, a county in Zhejiang province. Alongside CGTN (China Global Television Network), they trained their lenses and notebooks on the region, seeking to capture its landscapes, history and cultural rhythms for audiences abroad.

The Naked Castle Resort — a hilltop property that has become one of Deqing’s signature attractions — fuses eco-tourism with leisure and recreation. Perched amid forested slopes, it offered the visitors a glimpse of the county’s slower mountain pace and the ways in which its natural setting is being enlisted to support sustainable development.


At the AI Virtual Film Studio, run by Zhejiang-based Versatile Media, the group screened promotional films and was introduced to virtual production techniques. The centerpiece was the studio’s “super screen system,” a 270-degree curved LED wall stretching 50 meters (164 feet) across. As cinematic vistas unfurled, several stepped into the scene themselves, momentarily part of a big-budget production.


The program also led the delegation to Meet the Earth’s Core — a café built inside a cave — as well as the OSM Pearl Museum, Xiazhu Lake National Wetland Park, Xinshi Ancient Town and Mocun Resort. Each stop added another layer to the portrait of a county balancing heritage with a modern creative edge.

 

W Energy Brings Advanced AI Energy Forecasting Back to Australia in Partnership with Simble


SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Australian clean energy innovation takes a leap forward as W Energy, a new energy technology company, teams up with long-established ASX-listed Simble Solutions (ASX: SIS) to deploy AI-driven energy forecasting and management solutions nationwide. Simble has also formally engaged Yongxin Sun, W Energy’s founder and former AI Clean Energy GLOBAL lead, to provide technical support and strategic guidance. Mr. Sun combines expertise in finance, large-scale energy project modelling, and applied AI technology.

W Energy’s AI forecasting platform originated in Australia to enhance solar and battery performance predictions while integrating financial modelling for investors and operators. Due to limited local data early on, the system was trialed in Southeast Asia across Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. These deployments delivered diverse climate and grid datasets, mature near real-time forecasting capabilities, and proven commercial benefits such as reduced investment risk and optimized storage dispatch.

Now commercially mature, W Energy and Simble will begin rolling out projects in New South Wales, expanding to Queensland and Victoria. The partnership leverages W Energy’s predictive AI for generation, demand, and pricing optimization alongside Simble’s established market presence and energy monitoring tools. Together, they will serve commercial buildings, industrial precincts, and regional grid networks, supporting virtual power plants, dynamic pricing response, and grid resilience.

This collaboration aligns with Australia’s energy transition goals, using AI to boost renewable penetration and grid flexibility. The platform integrates real-time IoT sensor data with historical weather and market information, applies adaptive algorithms for storage dispatch, and incorporates financial scenario modelling to assess project returns under varying conditions—all secured to comply with Australian data standards.

Key benefits include higher forecasting accuracy across diverse weather conditions, direct integration of financial metrics into operational decisions, and scalability from small commercial sites to utility-scale assets. Potential applications range from energy cost reductions for commercial customers to enhanced stability in high-renewable regions.

W Energy and Simble plan initial deployments in NSW commercial and industrial sites while collaborating with universities and research institutions to refine the AI platform using local data, further improving its accuracy, adaptability, and security.

Hashtag: #WEnergy

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Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2025 – Zenith Yacht Charters, a luxury yacht charter in Singapore, introduced its latest offering—Sunset Dinner Cruise (SDC) Package—in early 2025. This four-hour private charter couple’s cruise is designed for those looking to dine and unwind in a quieter setting outside the city.

Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans
Zenith Yacht Charters Introduces Couple’s Dinner Cruise Package Alongside Regional Expansion Plans

A More Intimate Way to Experience the Sea
Sea Esta is a 50-foot Iliad catamaran and one of the newer yachts currently available for charter in Singapore. As a catamaran, it offers greater stability while cruising, which may appeal to guests seeking a smoother experience compared to smaller or single-hull vessels.

The SDC Package is tailored for two guests, with the option to accommodate extra visitors at an additional charge. The couple’s cruise includes an onboard meal consisting of a main course, soup, beverages, and a simple table setup. Guests can choose to dine either in the indoor saloon or on the flybridge, both offering al fresco seating. Two fishing rods are also provided for guests who wish to enjoy a quiet angling activity during the trip—and any catch can be prepared by the crew, adding a personal touch to the dining experience.

Addressing the Demand for Private, Unconventional Experiences
According to Zenith Yacht Charters, the SDC Package was rolled out in response to growing interest among Singaporean couples for weekend experiences that differ from the standard restaurant or city-based outing. With a limited number of dinner-focused yacht packages available for two people, the company aims to fill this gap in the market.

“Our goal has always been to match each customer with the yacht that best suits their needs,” said Mr Dave Cai, Director of Zenith Yacht Charters. “With the Sunset Dinner Cruise, we now offer an option for those looking for a cosy, private dinner onboard—rather than a group outing on the water.”

According to the company, the SDC package has been well received by guests, including a customer who recently used the cruise as a setting for a successful marriage proposal.

Part of a Regional Growth Strategy
Alongside the launch of the new couple’s cruise, Zenith Yacht Charters is continuing to expand its presence across the region. Over the past year, the company has introduced charter and yacht management services in Phuket and Penang—two destinations that are known for their distinct marine landscapes, many of which are best accessed by private yacht.

The company has also noted that more travellers are independently planning their own sea adventures, though some may be unfamiliar with the options available. To support this, Zenith Yacht Charters offers guidance on itinerary planning and vessel selection, helping guests make choices that suit their needs and travel preferences.

“Expanding into other parts of Southeast Asia strengthens our presence in the region and allows us to offer a wider range of charter options,” said Mr Cai. “We want to make it easier for travellers from around the world to experience the culture and natural beauty of Southeast Asia—with the right yacht and itinerary, wherever they choose to explore.”

Customers interested in booking the SDC package or exploring other regional offerings can reach Zenith Yacht Charters via WhatsApp or by submitting an enquiry form through the company’s website.
Hashtag: #ZenithYachtCharters #YachtCharter #CoupleCruise




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About Zenith Yacht Charters

Zenith Yacht Charters is a Singapore-based company offering private charters for a variety of occasions, including weddings, proposals, social gatherings, team-building events, and leisure cruises. The company provides a diverse fleet to accommodate different group sizes, preferences, and budgets, with options suited for both casual outings and more structured events.

Neurowatt Accelerates AI Infrastructure Adoption Across Asia-Pacific with Landmark Partnerships

Strategic alliances with Tedia and Viettel drive breakthroughs in smart retail and enterprise AI transformation

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neurowatt, a next-generation AI infrastructure company, today announced two milestone partnerships that mark a major step forward in scaling high-performance AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Celebrating a shared vision for next-generation smart retail — Neurowatt and Tedia launch strategic alliance.
Celebrating a shared vision for next-generation smart retail — Neurowatt and Tedia launch strategic alliance.

Partnering with Tedia Technology, a pioneer in intelligent beverage automation, and Viettel, Vietnam’s largest telecommunications provider, Neurowatt is delivering full-stack AI solutions that reshape both consumer innovation and enterprise transformation.

Brewing Business Intelligence: Autonomous Retail with Tedia

Neurowatt specializes in applied AI, robotics, and smart automation. In partnership with Tedia, Neurowatt is powering fully autonomous, AI-driven tea stores for one of the fastest-growing and market-leading tea beverage brands — entirely operated by robotics and managed by a centralized AI “brain”.

This proprietary AI engine orchestrates robotic arms, inventory management, personalized experiences, and real-time analytics, creating a fully automated, data-driven retail model.

“This is more than robotics — it’s about reimagining how business works,” said Peter Lu, Founder and CEO of Neurowatt. “We empower companies to transform repetitive labor into scalable AI capital that directly fuels growth.”

Tedia’s smart hardware, paired with Neurowatt’s AI infrastructure, enables beverage brands to automate operations at scale. This collaboration illustrates Neurowatt’s core mission: transforming traditional, labor-intensive models into intelligent, value-generating systems. With AI-powered automation, businesses can convert operational overhead into digital capital—driving scalability, agility, and profitability.

Scaling AI-Driven Transformation at Viettel

At the enterprise level, Neurowatt is deploying a cutting-edge High-Performance Computing (HPC) platform for Viettel, making it the first telecom operator in Vietnam to   scale AI operations nationwide.

Neurowatt’s hybrid model—integrating its proprietary GPU rental system with a global idle GPU marketplace—enables enterprises like Viettel dynamic scalability without the cost and complexity of managing on-premise infrastructure.

“Viettel’s forward-thinking embrace of AI sets a new benchmark for telecom innovation in Southeast Asia,”continued Mr. Lu,”We’re honored to be part of their journey of turning computing infrastructure into a true engine for innovation and growth.”

By fully deploying its solution within Vietnam, Neurowatt ensures data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, while retaining hybrid-cloud flexibility to support future growth.

Key features include:

  • HPC infrastructure: Enables large-scale deep learning, real-time analytics, and enterprise knowledge mining for advanced AI workloads.
  • Private knowledge base: A custom-built system developed in Vietnamese, enabling smart search and process automation by consolidating internal documentation, meeting records, and workflows
  • Operational automation: Leverages AI-powered task management and intelligent data routing to streamline internal processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

Powering the Future of Global AI

Neurowatt is redefining how organizations access and scale compute power. As a software-defined hardware company, Neurowatt delivers modular and flexible infrastructure that accelerates AI development and deployment — empowering everyone from agile startups to multinational enterprises.

At the core of Neurowatt’s platform lies a cross-border AI scheduling system with multi-GPU compatibility, enabling intelligent allocation of compute resources across regions and workloads. This transforms raw compute power into a strategic asset that drives smarter internal operations while accelerating business growth.

Headquartered in Singapore with an R&D hub in Taiwan, Neurowatt is rapidly expanding its global footprint, with active data centers and operations in Vietnam, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Switzerland, and Japan—demonstrating its commitment to delivering localized, high-performance AI solutions worldwide.

About Neurowatt
NeuroWatt is a global AI infrastructure leader specializing in high-performance computing, edge-cloud integration and smart automation. With a portfolio of proprietary technologies, multiple patents, and a rapidly expanding global footprint, Neurowatt empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of AI—driving efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Learn more at: www.neurowatt.ai 

Media Contact: 

Vicki Shao
vicki@neurowatt.ai

 

Felicity Expands Global Footprint with Singapore Office

Invests $1 Million To Build A Strategic Team Globally To Accelerate Growth

BANGALORE, India, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Felicity, an AI enabled game-tech company known globally for publishing high performing gaming titles, recently announced its expansion to Singapore with Felicity Labs Pte. Ltd. The company will focus on upcoming acquisitions and operations in the region with an aim to target 2X growth by March 2026.

With the Singapore entity established as its new Southeast Asia (SEA) headquarters, Felicity is poised to double its scale in the region through expanded studio partnerships and targeted growth initiatives. The new entity will play a pivotal role in increasing the regional user base to over 2 million, with a strategic focus on high-growth markets such as Vietnam and Thailand.

This regional structure strengthens Felicity’s access to one of the world’s fastest-growing game development ecosystems, enabling deeper collaboration with developers and creators, having already established a strong gamer base in the US. The new move also positions the company to better serve a rapidly diversifying user base, supporting its broader goal of achieving 2x global growth.

Felicity will also invest $1 million over the next 12–18 months towards building a robust leadership team, expanding its talent pool, and deepening market penetration across APAC. With presence in India, Türkiye, and now Singapore, the company aims to further acquire IP’s, expand talent and player base in new geographies with senior strategic leads focused on product innovation and cross-border partnerships, as well as the formation of a regional developer network.

Felicity has successfully raised a total of $3.7 million across two funding rounds, marking a strong start to its global journey. The company secured $700K in its pre-seed round and recently closed a $3M seed round led by 3one4 Capital, MIXI Global, and T-Accelerate Capital.

Says Anurag Choudhary, Founder & CEO of Felicity, “APAC is home to 1.5 billion gamers and a $70B market becoming one of the fastest growing regions globally and we see this as a pivotal opportunity to build the future of gaming in the region. This expansion with Singapore, will strengthen our ability to engage with local talent, partners, and communities in a region that has immense potential and is at the forefront of gaming innovation.”

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Coupa Launches Virtual Cards in Japan to Modernize B2B Payments

Coupa Pay Virtual Cards seamlessly integrate into payment workflows powered by AI-driven insights for visibility and control

TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Coupa, the leading AI platform for total spend management, today announced the launch of its first virtual card capabilities in Japan. Through strategic partnerships with local banks, Coupa will deliver secure and embedded payments in local currency – backed by the power of AI to manage spend more intelligently. This launch marks a significant step in Coupa’s Asia Pacific expansion and its mission to help businesses around the world multiply their margins by optimizing cash, mitigating risk, and controlling spend using the power of Coupa AI. 

With this initiative, virtual cards will be a payment option available in Coupa’s AI-enabled AP automation workflows, and customers in Japan will accelerate and secure supplier payments, reduce fraud through single-use or limited-use virtual cards, improve cash flow, and earn rebate opportunities. By utilizing Coupa’s total spend management platform, customers gain access to $8 trillion in community generated-data that informs Coupa’s AI, reducing manual processes and automating payments reconciliation and approvals.

“As companies in Japan accelerate digital transformation, AI will fundamentally reshape how business gets done – starting with smarter, faster financial operations,” said Salvatore Lombardo, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Coupa. “Coupa’s automated payments solutions unlock new levels of agility, visibility, and control for finance organizations. Our collaboration with payment providers in Japan will modernize spend management, reduce risk, and embrace the future of finance with a secure and efficient way to pay–helping them spend smarter and drive greater value from every yen.”

Coupa was positioned as a Leader in the first-ever IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Embedded Payment Applications 2024–2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51793524, December 2024). The IDC MarketScape notes, “Coupa can process payments in full on behalf of the customer. All payments processed in Coupa are integrated back into the ERP with the appropriate payment batches and payment numbers.”

Coupa virtual cards are a part of the Coupa Pay product portfolio, designed to provide customers full visibility and control over payments and liquidity, enabling companies to not only make smarter decisions about their spend, but also on their payments, cash, and working capital. With one single platform to manage payments, Coupa Pay streamlines the payment process and eliminates disparate systems, siloed teams, and manual processes.

“Over the last seven years, we’ve built Coupa Pay into a global payment standard, enabling global customers to pay in almost 200 countries and over 140 currencies across any array of payment types,” said Bill Wardell, GM of Coupa Pay.

For Vacasa, a rapidly growing vacation property management company, Coupa’s embedded payments were instrumental in driving transformation. With over 44,000 homes under management and 70,000 invoices processed monthly, Vacasa needed a scalable, efficient payment system to support its operations across five countries.

Using Coupa Pay, Vacasa reduced its payment processing time from 15 days to under three days — a game-changer for its diverse network of suppliers across 400 global vacation destinations. The introduction of digital checks enabled Vacasa to meet supplier demands for immediate payment, providing a competitive edge in the vacation rental market. Using Coupa, Vacasa successfully achieved its initial public offering while implementing an efficient payments solution that supports its exponential growth and empowers the company to scale and expand into new markets.

Coupa plans to begin onboarding select customers in the coming months through a phased rollout, with the expectation that they will be fully operational by early 2026. Coupa is proud to support more than 50 Japanese enterprises on their digital transformation journeys from sourcing, to procurement, to payments and contracts optimization. Learn more about how Coupa can help your business achieve AI-driven total spend management and margin optimization by visiting www.coupa.com.

About Coupa
Coupa is the leading AI platform for total spend management. Using its trusted, community-generated, $8 trillion dataset, Coupa brings autonomous AI agents, a network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers, and leading apps together on one unified platform to seamlessly automate the buying process and connect to customers in a whole new way. With Coupa, you’ll make margins multiply™. Learn more at coupa.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

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Zhejiang Completes Power Line Relocation to Support Major Water Infrastructure Project

SHAOXING, China, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the early morning hours of August 4, crews completed the relocation and underground installation of power lines in the village of Shanhuangtang, Xinchang County, Zhejiang Province. “With the lines now placed underground, access for heavy equipment is unobstructed, and the power supply for tunnel construction is safer and more reliable,” said the project manager at the reservoir construction site.

Image Above: State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power crews relocate power lines
Image Above: State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power crews relocate power lines

The Jingling Reservoir is the largest by storage capacity and the single largest investment among Zhejiang’s key national water conservancy projects during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Designed to provide both flood control and water supply, the reservoir will, once complete, enhance downstream flood protection, address existing gaps in river basin safeguards, protect the lives and property of 2.2 million people, and secure water resources for 4 million residents in both urban and rural areas.

To ensure reliable service for this critical public project, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. implemented a dedicated support plan, working in coordination with the reservoir’s project headquarters to optimize construction schedules and engaging early and extensively with local villages and communities to gain understanding and support. During construction of the Shanhuangtang auxiliary tunnel, high summer temperatures coincided with peak electricity demand. To minimize service impacts for nearby residents, State Grid Zhejiang Xinchang County Power Supply Company used a parallel grid-connection method that allowed crews to cut over to new lines with virtually no noticeable outage. To avoid extreme midday heat and further reduce service disruptions, crews began work at 4 a.m.

The relocation effort converted both high- and low-voltage power lines to underground service, and added two new steel pipe towers and three concrete poles. The upgrades not only met construction power needs but also improved access for large-scale equipment transport in the future.

Xailient Showcases Privacy-Safe AI Solutions at the 2025 Australasian Gaming Expo

SYDNEY, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xailient, the global leader in privacy-safe artificial intelligence for computer vision applications, announced today that it is presenting a groundbreaking safer gaming solution at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), taking place 12-14 August 2025 at the ICC Sydney.

The collaboration will spotlight the integration of Xailient’s Eye-D™ Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) delivering a new industry benchmark for privacy-first, cardless exclusion enforcement that enhances patron protection while simplifying compliance operations.

Reimagining Safer Gaming Through Privacy-by-Design

Unlike traditional entry-point surveillance, Xailient’s FRT is embedded directly into Electronic Game Machines (EGMs), monitoring only the active player and ignoring bystanders. This minimised scope ensures that most venue patrons are never subject to FRT, protecting privacy while enabling precise, effective intervention where it is needed most. This approach enables Gambling Exclusion, not Venue Exclusion, meaning self-excluded patrons can still visit and socialise without stigma, but game machines automatically lock if they attempt to play.

  • No images collected or stored – patrons are “matched” using secure, de-identified faceprints, protecting individual privacy while meeting regulatory needs
  • Higher accuracy, lower intrusion –  integrated EGM cameras offer superior recognition rates and real-time enforcement without broad venue surveillance
  • Edge AI processing – all recognition occurs within the device, avoiding unnecessary data transmission and strengthening cybersecurity 

Through integration with Casino Management Systems, Xailient’s privacy-safe FRT enables the venue’s central monitoring and player management workflows and automated responses such as:

  • Locking a game if a self-excluded patron attempts play
  • Alerting staff for intervention where required
  • Seamlessly integrating with existing loyalty and compliance programs

Xailient Mood Engine detects signs of distress, prevents harm

In a world first, Xailient’s proprietary Mood Engine anonymously monitors game patrons for signs of distress, generating alerts that can be used by Responsible Gaming Officers to intervene in high-risk situations before harm escalates. This real-time, privacy-safe monitoring offers venues a powerful tool for harm minimisation while protecting patron dignity.

Benefits for Venues and Patrons

This integrated solution provides:

  • Safer Gaming: Effective, real-time enforcement of exclusion programs without stigmatizing patrons
  • Easier Operations: Automation reduces manual monitoring and staff confrontation risks
  • Lower Cost: Decentralized, in-machine AI removes the need for costly network upgrades and large central servers 

See It Live at AGE 2025

Attendees of the Australasian Gaming Expo can visit the Xailient booth 543 to experience the technology first-hand, view live demonstrations, and speak with experts from both Xailient and partners.

About Xailient Inc.

Xailient is the world leader in privacy-safe AI for computer vision, with patented Edge AI technology that powers real-time, on-device recognition without compromising privacy. Compliant with privacy and AI regulations in over 80 jurisdictions, Xailient enables devices to See What Matters in industries from gaming to security to smart cities. Learn more at www.xailient.com.