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Raytron Automotive Thermal Camera Breaks Through for L4 Robotaxi: Enabling All-Weather Safety in Extreme Tests.

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TURPAN, China, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the world accelerates towards smarter mobility, with robotaxi deployments expanding rapidly, a critical hurdle remains: delivering reliable perception in adverse weathers and challenging scenarios. This challenge has impeded the large-scale adoption of L4 autonomous vehicles. Raytron, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging, has introduced high-frame-rate automotive thermal cameras, enabling Didi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion to conduct groundbreaking L4 robotaxi tests in sweltering Turpan. 

How Do Automotive Thermal Cameras Ensure Safe Driving in Extreme Environments? 

In the scorching heat of Turpan, where air temperatures soar to 50℃ and surface temperatures approach 80℃, Raytron’s automotive-grade thermal imaging system demonstrates excellent all-weather perception capability. Equipped with AEC-Q100 certified infrared thermal sensors, its thermal camera operates reliably across a wide temperature range from -40℃ to 85℃, delivering continuous and accurate environmental data for autonomous driving system. Beyond extreme heat, its dual-layer encapsulation offers robust protection against sand and dust infiltration. While invisible-light cameras often struggle in sandstorms, Raytron’s thermal imagers cut through the haze by detecting thermal radiation, providing clear road outlines and enabling obstacle detection even in low-visibility scenarios.

Infrared + Millimeter-Wave Radar: Sensor Fusion for All-Weather Safety

Raytron has also made strides in 4D millimeter-wave radar, fostering a integrated perception system that combines “infrared thermal imaging + 4D millimeter-wave radar”. Its flagship RA223F 4D imaging radar adopts a multi-chip cascade design and FMCW+MIMO technology, enabling high-precision detection of distance, speed, azimuth, and elevation. By fusing the complementary strengths of thermal sensors (rich semantic imagery) and radar sensors (precise 3D metric measurements), Raytron’s automotive cameras ensure essential, stable, and safety-critical data for vehicles and autonomous driving across all weather conditions and scenarios.

Why Raytron Emerges as a Key Partner for Autonomous Driving?

Raytron has established strategic partnerships with over ten leading automakers, including GWM, BYD, Geely, GAC, and DiDi Autonomous Driving, achieving large-scale mass production across multiple vehicle models. With a fully integrated industrial chain, from chips and modules to end-use products, Raytron is among the few global suppliers capable of delivering automotive-grade, highly reliable thermal imaging solution at scale. With ongoing advancements in multi-spectral sensing technologies, Raytron will continue accelerating the development of safer and more robust autonomous driving systems together with industry partners.

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The World’s Largest Shopping Festival “Taobao 11.11” is Coming! Taobao Launches Localised 11.11 Promotions Across 20 Markets

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taobao, one of the e-commerce platforms belonging to Alibaba Group is expanding the world’s largest and most successful shopping event, the “Taobao 11.11 Global Shopping Festival,” this year by bringing it to 20 markets. This expansion allows users across diverse markets and languages worldwide to participate in and experience the excitement of the Double 11 celebration like never before.

Taobao 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, Expands to 20 Markets with Exclusive Local Offers
Taobao 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, Expands to 20 Markets with Exclusive Local Offers

Taobao 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, Expands to 20 Markets with Exclusive Local Offers
First launched on November 11, 2009, the 11.11 Shopping Festival has grown from its debut in China into the world’s largest shopping event, surpassing even Black Friday in both scale and sales volume.

This year, the “Taobao 11.11 Global Shopping Festival” will expand to international markets, rolling out in 20 markets. The shopping festival will be available in five languages—Chinese, English, Malay, Thai, and Russian—and will feature a wide range of localised promotions and exclusive offers. With this expansion, consumers worldwide can now easily participate and share in the excitement of this 11.11 festival.

  • Exclusive RM0.60 Offer for New Users: In 16 markets, new users placing their first order will be able to purchase selected items for just ¥1 or RM0.60. More promotions will continue to roll out, ensuring that users can take home their favourite products at the best value.
  • Taobao Wonderland: Debuting this year in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Australia, Taobao launches a new interactive game that delivers a gamified shopping experience tailored specifically for local users. Available in Thai, Malay, and English, the activity allows users to check in daily to collect “gold beans,” which can be redeemed for discounts up to 50%.
  • Lower Free-Shipping Thresholds: Users in 12 markets will enjoy lower price thresholds for free shipping, making it easier and more affordable to purchase a wide selection of high-value cross-border products. During the 11.11 Festival, Taobao will offer limited-time zero-threshold’s free shipping for Hong Kong and Macau users, with no minimum spend required.
  • High-Value Shipping Vouchers: In Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan region and Australia, Taobao will distribute a limited number of high-value shipping vouchers daily, allowing users to purchase cross-border products with reduced delivery costs.
  • Localised Affiliate Marketing Programmes: Local partners and individuals in each market are invited to join the affiliate programme, earning up to 30% commission on selected product sales, with rates varying by product and brand. In addition, affiliates who successfully refer new users to complete their first purchase will receive an extra cash reward of USD 5–15 per new user. This initiative empowers local marketers to share in the growth and benefits of cross-border commerce alongside Taobao.

Taobao’s Global Popularity Surges with Overseas New Users Doubling in Just Five Months
From April 1 to August 25, 2025, Taobao’s overseas user base more than doubled, achieving over 200% growth in new international users in just five months. Meanwhile, its gross merchandise value (GMV) in global markets has maintained double-digit growth for five consecutive years. On April 16, 2025, the Taobao app ranked No.1 in shopping category downloads in 16 markets and placed in the top 10 among 123 markets worldwide. These achievements underscore the strong and growing global appeal of Taobao.

Taobao is The World’s Most Extensive Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform
Taobao continues to expand its global reach, recently extending services to the five Central Asian countries, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Today, Taobao covers more than 200 markets worldwide, delivering a fast, convenient, and trusted cross-border shopping experience to consumers everywhere. Boasting over one billion consumers shopping on the platform, Taobao is recognised as the e-commerce platform offering the widest selection of products globally. With billions of items available, Taobao enables users from diverse markets to find products that match their cultural preferences, lifestyles, and procurement needs.

According to Taobao’s insights into global cross-border shopping behaviour, consumers’ key demands centre on five lifestyle scenarios: hobby-driven consumption, unique finds, smart living, lifestyle aesthetics, and fashion trends. Leveraging its strengths in categories such as sports and outdoor gear, auto parts, collectibles and toys, 3C digital products, home and furniture, as well as apparel and accessories, ensures that Taobao can meet the diverse preferences and needs of consumers worldwide.

Taobao Continues to Enhance the Localised User Experience Across Global Markets
To meet the diverse needs of consumers worldwide, Taobao continues to enhance its cross-border shopping experience by establishing a comprehensive service system covering four core areas: logistics, payment, returns and exchanges, as well as customer service. This ensures that consumers, wherever they are, can enjoy a convenient, secure, and seamless shopping journey.

  • Logistics Upgrades: Tailored delivery options with varying speeds are now available by market. Direct shipping services currently cover 20 markets, while 12 global sites offer free cross-border shipping, making international shopping more convenient than ever.
  • Diverse Payment Options: Supports 29 currencies and offers payment solutions adapted to local habits. In addition to Alipay, international e-wallets, and credit cards, new options such as WeChat Pay HK and Octopus Card in Hong Kong, as well as cash-on-delivery in Taiwan, further lower the thresholds for cross-border shopping.
  • Easy Returns and Exchanges: Local return services are now available in 12 markets, with flexible options such as doorstep pickup and convenience store drop-off. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, Taobao has also introduced cross-border returns, enabling consumers to send products directly back to China, ensuring a worry-free return process.
  • AI Customer Service: Real-time multilingual translation enables seamless communication in Chinese, English, and others language. This intelligent support helps users overcome language barriers and ensures timely assistance, safeguarding consumer rights worldwide.

This year, the Taobao 11.11 Shopping Festival will expand to 20 markets, marking a new milestone in the global reach of the world’s largest shopping festival. The expansion also highlights Taobao’s close collaboration with local ecosystem partners across different markets, projecting a younger and more international brand image that makes it easier than ever for consumers worldwide to take part in the 11.11 celebration.

About Taobao Malaysia
Taobao Malaysia aims to facilitate convenient shopping on Taobao and Tmall for consumers in Malaysia. Through the Taobao app, Malaysian shoppers can access billions of products, complete with logistics, payment and other services and offers tailored to their individual market needs. Taobao Malaysia is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

AIA Singapore partners NHG Health to advance sustainable healthcare and population health in Singapore

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This Memorandum of Understanding focuses on innovative solutions, Value-Based Care, and population health to foster healthier communities.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – AIA Singapore and NHG Health today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, enhancing population health, and ensuring the long-term sustainability and affordability of care for all residents.

Pictured from left to right: Mr. Aman Kumar, Director of Healthcare of AIA Singapore, Ms. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, Professor Joe Sim, Group Chief Executive Officer, NHG Health, and Professor Chua Hong Choon, Chief Executive Officer of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Community Hospital
Pictured from left to right: Mr. Aman Kumar, Director of Healthcare of AIA Singapore, Ms. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, Professor Joe Sim, Group Chief Executive Officer, NHG Health, and Professor Chua Hong Choon, Chief Executive Officer of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Community Hospital

The MoU was signed today by Ms. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, and Professor Joe Sim, Group Chief Executive Officer of NHG Health, at a ceremony held at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The collaboration will focus on three key areas:

  • Developing innovative solutions for a sustainable healthcare system in Singapore through exploring effective models of care.
  • Collaborating in delivering Value-Based Care (VBC) to provide better health outcomes for AIA Singapore policyholders at sustainable costs.
  • Collaborating on programmes focused on improving population health

Ms. Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, said, “Our partnership with NHG Health marks another significant step in our unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of Singapore residents. By combining AIA’s expertise in health and protection with NHG Health’s deep clinical knowledge and public health focus, we are poised to co-create innovative solutions that not only enhance the quality and affordability of care but also proactively address the health challenges facing our community. This collaboration is a testament to our shared vision of empowering individuals to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”

Professor Joe Sim, Group Chief Executive Officer of NHG Health, said, “NHG Health is committed to advancing population health and preventive care so that our residents in Central and North Singapore can enjoy more years of good health. AIA’s deep expertise in risk management and wellness incentives complements our clinical strengths. This collaboration will enable us to align financing with healthier behaviours, drive prevention and early intervention so that both individuals and our health ecosystem benefit from cost efficiencies and better quality of life.”

This partnership builds on AIA Singapore’s ongoing efforts to innovate and expand its health and wellness offerings, reinforcing its dedication to supporting the holistic well-being of its policyholders and the wider Singapore population.

AIA Singapore has also introduced numerous initiatives to effectively address the evolving needs of policyholders.

In 2024, AIA Singapore introduced access to on-demand teleconsultations as well as mental wellness services, paediatric care, and home health screenings for all AIA insured members with AIA personal policies1. Additionally, the company introduced significant enhancements to its corporate insurance policies in October 20242. These enhancements included a first-in-market expanded inpatient coverage for mental health care, alongside other enhanced benefits, all offered at no additional premiums, benefitting over 1.3 million employees in Singapore, representing more than 20% of the nation’s population.

1 ‘AIA Singapore enhances accessibility and affordability of quality healthcare services for more than 1 million¹ insured members with deepened partnership with WhiteCoat.’ (Nov 4, 2024) AIA Singapore. Available at: https://www.aia.com.sg/en/about-aia/media-centre/press-releases/2024/aia-singapore-enhances-accessibility-and-quality-healthcare-services-at-affordable-rates-for-policyholders
2 ‘AIA Singapore boosts mental health support and enhances corporate insurance benefits for over 1.3 million employees.’ (Oct 3, 2024) AIA Singapore. Available at: https://www.aia.com.sg/en/about-aia/media-centre/press-releases/2024/aia-2025-group-insurance-enhancements
3 Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
4 Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.

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About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR3, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR4, and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$328 billion as of 30 June 2025.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 43 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

Alibaba Cloud Announces International Expansion Plans to Power the Next-Generation AI Innovations

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  • New data centers and service centers designed to enhance infrastructure coverage and stay ahead of global growing demand for AI and Cloud services
  • Full-stack AI and Cloud capabilities fuel innovations withglobalpartners and customers

HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its latest strategic plans to launch its first data centers in Brazil, France, and the Netherlands, with additional data centers to be added in Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Dubai in the coming year. Revealed at the company’s annual flagship technology conference Apsara Conference 2025, the strategic expansion will also see the set up of new regional service centers in Indonesia and Germany to provide round-the-clock, multi-language customer supports. Alibaba Cloud currently operates 91 availability zones in 29 regions globally.

Dr. Feifei Li, President of International Business and SVP of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, said “AI is revolutionizing not only technology, but also the very foundation of how enterprises deliver business value and drive growth. Our strategic expansion of global infrastructure is designed to cater for the accelerating demand from forward-thinking customers. Alibaba Cloud stands at the forefront of the AI innovation, co-evolving with our customers with full stack AI and cloud solutions that support businesses anytime and anywhere. We are here to help partners and customers to design, launch, and scale groundbreaking AI agents and applications, fueling the next generation of digital innovation and unlocking unprecedented value in the global marketplace.”

To further cultivate a vibrant technology ecosystem, Alibaba Cloud has launched the AI Catalyst Program, designed to support global AI companies to grow and scale. Selected companies will receive support from industry experts, access to AI products and tools, and go-to-market resources, including up to 2 billion free tokens on Model Studio, Alibaba Cloud’s one-stop generative AI development platform, and up to 120k USD cloud credits from Alibaba Cloud.

Fueling Worldwide Partners and Customers‘ AI Innovation with Full-Stack AI and Cloud Technologies

Global companies are collaborating with Alibaba Cloud to push the boundaries with AI. Innovative applications across industries including sports, automotive, biopharmaceutical, marketing, and technology have demonstrated the value of AI in driving innovation and growth.

Alibaba Cloud’s Platform for AI (PAI) announced an integration of the full suite of the NVIDIA Physical AI software stack, marking a milestone collaboration in the Physical AI domain. The initiative provides developers with a comprehensive, cloud-native platform to accelerate advancements in humanoid robotics and Physical AI solutions. This collaboration underscores Alibaba Cloud’s commitment to driving innovation in Physical AI, equipping developers with the tools and agility to rapidly advance breakthroughs in humanoid robotics.

In partnership with the International Skating Union (ISU) and ThinkSport, an innovation platform and center of excellence founded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Alibaba Cloud unveiled Sports Data Hack Challenge, an AI Hackathon targeting European market running from October to December 2025. Building on Alibaba Cloud’s trusted AI and cloud technologies, the program will engage Europe’s sports innovation ecosystem—startups, developers, academia, and industry leaders—to accelerate the adoption of AI and cloud in sports, build product prototypes that address real business challenges, and help transition winning concepts into commercial projects.

AstraZeneca China uses Alibaba Cloud’s LLM Qwen and Model Studio: Exclusive solution to build an adverse event reporting tool in China that can help human reviewers in pharmaceutical companies identify relevant literature and generate detailed reports for adverse drug events, a crucial step in ensuring drug safety. AstraZeneca also harnesses Alibaba Cloud’s AI technologies to create an enterprise intelligent agent and AI-powered chatbot designed to enhance organizational efficiency in China.

Trained on a vast number of medical publications and scientific papers and finetuned with annotated customized dataset, Alibaba Cloud helped AstraZeneca build a proprietary vertical model in the medical field with a more profound insight of the domain. The model can identify key safety information from literature and crafts summaries with an estimated 95% accuracy and improved the whole process efficiency by 300% compared to human analysts.

“Working closely with Alibaba Cloud, we managed to harness the benefits of the Qwen LLM and Model Studio: Exclusive, which vastly improved the efficiency of generating adverse event reports from huge amounts of medical literature. We’re proud that we have pioneered this innovation in the industry. We expect to explore more AI-based innovations with Alibaba Cloud,” said Xin Zhong, Head of Commercial IT, AstraZeneca China.

Shiseido, the globally renowned beauty and cosmetics retailer, has deepened its strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud to strength its digital infrastructure and operational security in China. Taking advantage of Alibaba Cloud’s cutting-edge Cloud Threat Detection and Response (CTDR) platform, Shiseido harnesses advanced AI to intelligently analyze security alerts in real time. CTDR aggregates fragmented alerts into comprehensive security events, reconstructs complex attack chains, and identifies malicious actors, helping Shiseido to detect and respond to cyber threats with unprecedented speed and accuracy, while optimizing operational costs. In addition, Alibaba Cloud’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provides Shiseido with 24/7 expert-led threat hunting, incident investigation, and rapid response, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity and resilience for the retailer.

“Security is not just a technical requirement but a strategic imperative for our growth in China,” said Jerry LIN, CITO of Shiseido China & Travel Retail at Shiseido China. “Partnering with Alibaba Cloud gives us the confidence to scale our digital transformation securely. Their AI-driven threat detection and expert services allow us to focus on delivering exceptional beauty experiences to our customers, knowing our cloud infrastructure is protected by advanced security measures in the country.”

GladCube, a leading provider of digital marketing services, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to co-develop cutting-edge AI solutions tailored for Japan’s digital marketing sector. Using Alibaba Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure and its world-class AI technologies, GladCube aims to significantly accelerate content development cycles while delivering measurable value to clients across industries.

Integrating Alibaba’s visual generation model, Wan, into GladCube’s vertical video transformation platform, “Dra Vis” will enable rapid, high-quality video production, dramatically boosting both the efficiency and creative potential of marketing teams. Additionally, GladCube will launch “AvaTwin,” Wan-enabled AI avatar services that seamlessly combines digital avatars with AI-generated narration, ideal for corporate communications in scenarios such as earnings announcements, shareholder meetings, and recruitment campaigns.

Hiroki Kaneshima, President & CEO of GladCube, commented: “We have long pursued the dual goals of creative excellence and operational efficiency in content development by harnessing generative AI. Our partnership with Alibaba Cloud represents a major leap forward, and we are confident it will revolutionize creative content production and reshape the future of digital marketing in Japan.”

FLUX, a Tokyo-based AI startup, has developed “FLUX-Japanese-Qwen”, a state-of-the-art Japanese large language model, which is a 32-billion-parameter, open-source model. It delivers exceptional performance across a broad spectrum of Japanese language benchmarks — particularly excelling in Fundamental Analysis, Summarization, and Code Generation — thanks to its robust foundation in Japanese knowledge, reasoning, and language.

A key technological breakthrough behind the model is the unique “Pinpoint-tuning” methodology. Rather than applying conventional fine-tuning across the entire model, which often degrades core reasoning and inference capabilities, the model identifies and targets only the neural circuits specifically responsible for Japanese language processing. This precision enables dramatic improvements in Japanese comprehension and generation while fully preserving the model’s original capabilities. In collaboration with Alibaba Tongyi Lab, FLUX used this method to develop the “FLUX-Japanese-Qwen” and subsequently created its first industry-specialized model for the financial sector.

By applying Pinpoint-tuning to domain-specific Japanese datasets — including financial regulations, business practices, and industry development — this financial sector-specific model is designed to empower financial professionals with reliable, context-aware responses to industry-specific queries, accelerating AI adoption in the sector.

Turbo AI, a leading technology service provider, harnesses Alibaba Cloud’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure to deliver integrated solutions tailored to regional clients’ needs across the entire AI lifecycle—from model research and development to deployment and real-world application. These solutions address a broad spectrum of use cases, ranging from lightweight model operations to large-scale infrastructure management.

“By leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s resilient, secure cloud infrastructure and intelligent resource scheduling, Turbo AI achieves dynamic configuration and elastic scaling of computing resources. This empowers us to significantly enhance operational efficiency and optimize our clients’ cost performance of AI workloads,” said Yuan LU, Big Data Head of Turbo AI.

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About Alibaba Cloud

Established in 2009, Alibaba Cloud () is the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. It offers a complete suite of cloud services to customers worldwide, including elastic computing, database, storage, network virtualization services, large-scale computing, security, big data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) services. Alibaba has been named the leading IaaS provider in Asia Pacific by revenue in U.S. dollars since 2018, according to Gartner. It has also maintained its position as one of the world’s leading public cloud IaaS service providers since 2018, according to IDC.

Vientiane Court Issues Death Sentences in Major Drug Trafficking Case as Nationwide Crackdown Intensifies

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ientiane court sentences two to death and one to life in major drug cases, as nationwide crackdown nets millions of meth pills and multiple arrests, including several foreign nationals. (Photo credit: Vientiane Police News)

On 18 September, the Vientiane Provincial People’s Court delivered harsh sentences to five individuals involved in serious criminal activities ranging from drug trafficking to theft and fraud. Among them, two were sentenced to death in one of the province’s most significant drug cases in recent years.

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OSL Group Completes Acquisition of Licensed Indonesian Exchange Koinsayang

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HONG KONG, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OSL Group (863.HK) today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Koinsayang, a licensed digital asset exchange in Indonesia, through the issuance of approximately 9.266 million consideration shares. The acquisition grants OSL Group licenses for cryptocurrency and derivatives trading, further accelerating the company’s strategic expansion across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia.

With this transaction, OSL Group secures full regulatory approval to operate in Indonesia, laying a solid foundation for the development of emerging business areas such as real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and PayFi. According to the latest crypto industry report issued by the Indonesian Blockchain Association, Indonesia contributes 10.1% of global interest in RWAs, ranking third worldwide.

Leveraging Koinsayang’s established brand recognition and local market resources, alongside OSL’s strengths in technology and regulatory compliance, the company plans to accelerate the launch of innovative, regulated financial products. This will broaden client coverage, advance blockchain adoption and compliance standards, and reinforce OSL Group’s leadership position in Asia. The acquisition also diversifies revenue streams, expands the user base, and enhances the company’s overall global competitiveness.

Ivan Wong, Chief Financial Officer of OSL Group, said: “Indonesia offers both scale and structure, and has a huge potential to integrate TradFi and Web3 and access regulated crypto payments, fitting the compliance-driven global expansion strategy that OSL Group is pursuing. Its sizable digital finance user base, robust Internet penetration, and relatively clear regulatory framework make it an ideal market, as well as one of the key regional hubs in Southeast Asia for digital asset services.”

About OSL Group

OSL Group (863.HK) is a leading global financial infrastructure platform bridging traditional finance and the digital asset economy through blockchain technology. The Group is dedicated to providing efficient, seamless, and regulatory-compliant financial services to individuals and businesses worldwide.

OSL delivers a comprehensive suite of regulated services through its licensed platforms, including 24/7 OTC brokerage with deep liquidity fiat gateways and competitive pricing; omnibus brokerage solutions enabling traditional financial institutions to integrate digital assets; SOC 2 Type 2-certified custody with up to US$1 billion insurance protection; and compliant retail trading channels; wealth management solutions, including scheduled launches on tokenised treasuries and RWAs; and in preparation for cross-border payment infrastructure via OSL Pay.

“Open, Secure, Licensed” are the principles OSL lives by. OSL is expanding its compliant infrastructure across Japan, Australia, and Europe, potentially Southeast Asia, powering the next generation of global financial infrastructure.

THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS UNVEILS LIST OF BARS RANKED FROM 51-100

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LONDON, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With two weeks to go until The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, the bars ranked from No.51 to No.100 have been revealed for the ninth year. The annual list is created by votes from more than 800 independent experts, including bartenders, educators and drinks writers.

  • The 51-100 list includes bars spanning 34 different cities across the world
  • There are 16 new entries on the list, ranging from São Paulo and San Francisco to Barcelona and New Delhi
  • Two cities feature for the first time: Taichung and Medellín
  • USA leads with eight bars from across Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco
  • Europe leads the way with 15 bars on the list
  • The 51-100 list includes 12 bars in Asia
The World's 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, announces the extended 51-100 list for 2025, which includes 16 new entries. The full ranking will be unveiled at a live awards ceremony in Hong Kong on 8 October.
The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, announces the extended 51-100 list for 2025, which includes 16 new entries. The full ranking will be unveiled at a live awards ceremony in Hong Kong on 8 October.

Returning to Asia for its 17th annual edition, The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 will gather the global drinks industry in Hong Kong in celebration of the finest cocktail experiences worldwide. With the 51-100 list, 50 Best continues to shine a light on an even wider array of remarkable bars and cocktail destinations, amplifying its recognition of excellence on a global scale.

New entries for 2025 include Mexico City’s Bar Mauro (No.54), New York’s Schmuck (No.59), São Paulo’s Exímia (No.61), San Francisco’s True Laurel (No.64), Hong Kong’s Gokan (No.70), Taichung’s Vender (No.74), London’s Three Sheets Soho (No.80), Medellín’s Mamba Negra (No.81) and Bar Carmen (No.100), Buenos Aires’ Victor Audio Bar (No.87), Bangkok’s Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (No.88) and Opium (No.92), Barcelona’s Foco (No.89), Los Angeles’ Mírate (No.93), New Delhi’s Lair (No.96) and Florence’s Gucci Giardino (No.99).

The full list can be viewed here.

Emma Sleight, Head of Content for The World’s 50 Best Bars, says: “The extended 51-100 list is another opportunity to celebrate the passion, creativity and world-class hospitality that define the very best in the business. Today, we raise a glass to those venues that go above and beyond, offer congratulations to the incredible teams whose hard work has earned their bar a spot on this prestigious list and hope it encourages more people to discover their next drinking destination.”

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 will be livestreamed on the 50 Best YouTube channel here at 20.00 Hong Kong time on 8 October 2025.

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$1,000,000 Up for Grabs: LiveJasmin Launches Largest-Ever Streaming Challenge With Multi-Million-Dollar Prize Pool

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LUXEMBOURG and LONDON, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LiveJasmin, one of the world’s most-visited premium streaming platforms, today launched its largest initiative to date: the $1,000,000 Challenge. This milestone programme introduces a record-breaking $1,000,000 grand prize for one model, supported by a multi-million-dollar prize pool distributed over several months.

$1,000,000 Up for Grabs: LiveJasmin Launches Largest-Ever Streaming Challenge With Multi-Million-Dollar Prize Pool
$1,000,000 Up for Grabs: LiveJasmin Launches Largest-Ever Streaming Challenge With Multi-Million-Dollar Prize Pool

Running from September 24, 2025, through February 21, 2026, the competition spans ten biweekly rounds. At each stage, multiple winners will be recognised and awarded thousands of dollars in prizes, creating a steady pace of engagement and excitement leading up to the final $1,000,000 award.

For participating models, the Challenge represents more than just a competition. It provides a structured opportunity to increase visibility, strengthen personal brands, and demonstrate entrepreneurial skills while working toward career-defining rewards. For many, this could mean not only financial independence but also the resources to invest back into their careers, develop content, and expand their reach globally.

‘This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,’ said Summer, one of LiveJasmin’s top performers. ‘It’s amazing to see LiveJasmin truly standing behind their promise of making millionaires. For us as models, this feels like history in the making – a time when we are being recognised, supported, and given the chance to reach dreams we never thought possible.‘

For the first time, members are also invited to participate. By engaging with their favorite models, members earn raffle tickets and unlock chances to win credits throughout the competition. This dual approach ensures that the Challenge is not only about rewarding creators but also about giving fans an active role in the experience.

This campaign is launched under the motto, ‘You are not alone. Jasmin loves you.’, reflecting LiveJasmin’s broader mission to empower and reward its global community while introducing new benchmarks for interactive online experiences.

By combining record-breaking rewards, gamified engagement, and broad community participation, the $1,000,000 Challenge sets a new precedent in the live-streaming sector. It also highlights the continuing evolution of digital platforms, where recognition, rewards, and meaningful interaction increasingly define success for creators and audiences alike.

 

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