SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and EA SPORTS have successfully launched the inaugural EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Festival in Bangkok, marking a major milestone in their strategic partnership. As the Presenting Partner, Visa played a pivotal role in delivering a high-energy, two-day event that united football, gaming, and music into an immersive experience. This immersive activation underscored Visa’s commitment to delivering seamless, secure and rewarding payment experiences while engaging youth culture through gaming and sports.

Held from 14–15 June 2025, the event transformed the Bangkok Convention Centre (BCC) into a vibrant festival precinct, drawing fans from across the region. It was broadcast live in over 14 countries and territories, attracted 1,500 attendees, and garnered 295 million video-on-demand views. 

The festival featured show matches with international football legends Rio Ferdinand and Jay-Jay Okocha, esports tournaments with top players from across Asia Pacific, and electrifying performances by regional music stars including MILLI and URBOYTJ. Thai players Totonnaka22 and JETKOY emerged as champions, showcasing the region’s competitive spirit.

Visa elevated the fan experience with an exclusive VIP Lounge, offering curated food and drink by Michelin-starred chef Ton and meet-and-greets with the football legends and music stars.

Mobile gaming and esports have become global powerhouses, driven by smartphone accessibility and massive player bases – especially in Asia Pacific, where mobile gaming is estimated to top US$77 billion by 2027^[1]. Mobile titles like EA SPORTS FC Mobile are fuelling competitive gaming, sponsorships, and fan engagement, reshaping how people play, watch, and pay in digital entertainment.

Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Visa, said “The success of the Bangkok festival demonstrates the power of live experiences to connect fans and players. Visa’s partnership with EA SPORTS marks a significant step forward in Visa’s commitment to engaging with youth culture and sports. By leading the charge through this partnership, Visa is taking competitive entertainment global and positioning itself as the preferred way to pay in gaming – delivering seamless, secure, and rewarding payment experiences for players across platforms and borders.”

EA SPORTS FC™ Asia Series, presented by Visa, will continue its journey across Asia Pacific with stops in several key regional cities. The next event is set for 6 – 9 November 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, promising another dynamic celebration of football fandom, mobile gaming, and cultural connection.

“For over 30 years, EA SPORTS have defined interactive football and EA SPORTS FC Mobile is at the heart of football’s intersection with gaming. We deliver authentic, competitive, and highly entertaining experiences. By partnering with Visa, we are proud to launch one of our most ambitious mobile football events ever, designed to celebrate and fulfill the passion of football fans across the region,” said Jamie McKinlay, Senior Vice President of Publishing for Asia at Electronic Arts.

For more insights on Gaming, visit https://www.visa.com.sg/about-visa/gaming.html.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASEAN bourses are churning out initiatives to rejuvenate their capital markets; from Singapore’s S$5 billion Equities Development Programme, Malaysia’s Catalysing MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) Access to the Capital Market Roadmap, and Thailand’s Capital Market Attractiveness Initiative, broadening investor access has become an important enabler in their strategies.

To support the rejuvenation efforts, CGS International Securities Pte Ltd (CGS International) has been working to introduce more deals to the markets, such as secondary listings of Chinese firms in Singapore, and dual listing of Singapore-listed UMS Holdings’ secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia.

The Group’s Asset Management team in Singapore is further supporting this effort with the introduction of a new discretionary portfolio mandate. Named CGSI Ascend Access Strategy, it is designed to offer investors access to IPOs and secondaries traditionally reserved for institutional investors, and disciplined stock selection in recently listed equities in ASEAN and Hong Kong, targeting at least 50% allocation to Singapore. Through this, they can participate in ASEAN’s growth story, as well Hong Kong’s renewed strength as a leading global IPO market.

Strong Asset Management Team with Regional Expertise

CGS International’s seasoned Asset Management team comprises:

• James Ong, Group Head of Asset Management, an industry veteran with 29 years of proven track record in asset management, strategic planning and governance.
• Phua Zhenghao, Group Head of Investments, with over 15 years of investment experience in leading multi-asset portfolios in global institutions, consistently delivering tactical outperformance.
• Grace Yan, Senior Portfolio Manager, has more than 17 years of expertise in Asia’s (ex-Japan) small- and mid-cap equities, built on a career that spans portfolio management and fundamental equity research.

Together, the team brings institutional-grade discipline and regional insight to every allocation. It will leverage the research depth of CGS International’s award-winning research teams in Asia and deep regional presence and connectivity to provide an end-to-end perspective few other firms can provide.

James said, “CGS International is expanding our regional investment capabilities to give our clients access to rising opportunities in both public and private spaces in Asia. Starting with the CGSI Ascend Access Strategy, we provide regional expertise to broaden public market access, and independent governance through the appointment of equities market veteran, Chew Sutat, as Chair of the Investment Committee. Our highly experienced team is well-placed to provide high-conviction deal participation, alpha from recently listed equities, disciplined risk management and dynamic capital preservation, as we introduce more products for our investors in the future.”

About CGS International Securities

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (“CGS International”) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by close to 18 million customers globally.

Find out more at www.cgsi.com.   

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CRI Online: On the afternoon of October 8th, at the Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum, a group of children excitedly showcased their “blue and white porcelain painting” creations, marking a perfect conclusion to the eight-day traditional cultural experience event, ‘Qing Rhythm: An Invitation from Jinsha’. This holiday extravaganza, designed for all age groups and blending cultural experiences with public services, not only allowed visitors from all over the country to immerse themselves in the charm of ancient Shu civilization but also delivered an impressive demonstration of the integration of culture and tourism through thoughtful services and humanistic care.

Data shows, during the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the Jinsha Site Museum welcomed approximately 120,000 visitors, an increase of over 15.2% compared to the same period in 2024.

To ensure visitors had a fulfilling holiday, the Jinsha Site Museum fully integrated its exhibition halls and the National Archaeological Site Park resources, simultaneously opening three special exhibitions and organizing more than 80 diverse cultural activities. These efforts created a comprehensive, multi-dimensional audio-visual and interactive experience.

At the same time, the museum combined exhibition experiences with cultural services, offering not only free guided tours at different times each day but also launching multiple activities that were both educational and entertaining. The ancient civilization and distant history were reinterpreted through continuous exploration and storytelling, providing visitors with a fresh museum experience.

Additionally, the Jinsha Site Museum extended its cultural warmth beyond the museum walls through initiatives such as the “Mobile Exhibition on Ancient Shu Jinsha Civilization” in communities and the “Lighting Up Small Wishes, Spreading Warmth from Jinsha” themed charity event in hospitals. These activities brought holiday blessings and care to community residents and hospitalized children, promoting the extension of public cultural resources to diverse groups and highlighting the humanistic care and social responsibility of cultural institutions.

BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report by China Report ASEAN

On September 29, the Asia-Pacific Center of the China International Communications Group (CICG) released the episode of its “Connect With ASEAN”, titled “Quality Choice, Cremo Crush.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqbsRQIALU0

In 2018, Yili Group Thailand started operated Cremo Ice Cream, officially entering the Thai market. Since then, it has been awarded the “FDA Quality Award” by the Thai Food and Drug Administration for five consecutive years.

By promoting a vision of mutual benefit and win-win development, Yili Group has become a vivid example of strengthening people-to-people bonds and fostering cultural integration at the regional level.