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Luang Prabang to Build Ring Road Connecting UNESCO City, Chomphet District

Luang Prabang to build a new 80-kilometer ring road project connecting the city and Chomphet District. (Photo credit: Luang Prabang authorities / Google Maps).

Luang Prabang authorities have launched a major infrastructure project to build an 80-kilometer ring road connecting Luang Prabang City with Chomphet District. They held a signing ceremony on 9 September to officially begin the process.

The new road will be approximately 23 meters wide and will circle both Luang Prabang City and Chomphet town, across the Mekong River. The goal is to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and support long-term economic and social development in the area.

While parts of the ring road already exist, new construction will be needed in several key areas. These include sections near the road to Kuang Si Waterfall, connections to Route 13 North, and the area around a planned bridge over the Mekong River.

Luang Prabang currently suffers from frequent traffic congestion due to its narrow roads and lack of a complete ring road. Without improvements, traffic problems are expected to increase significantly over the next 20 to 50 years.

Luang Prabang held a signing ceremony on 9 September 2025 to officially begin the new 80-kilometer ring road project. (Photo credit: Luang Prabang authorities).

To prepare for construction, authorities will carry out a full year of planning work. This includes a feasibility study, technical and economic assessments, and social and environmental impact studies.

The project is seen as a crucial step in supporting the region’s growth while helping to manage traffic and improve transportation infrastructure.

JuCoin Rewrites the Impossible and Transforms into Ju.com

Revolutionary J Symbol Makes “Impossible” Become “I’m Possible” for 50 Million Global Users

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JuCoin, one of the cryptocurrency industry’s longest-operating exchanges established in 2013, today unveils its transformation into Ju.com through the revolutionary “Rewrite I[J]mpossible” campaign. The comprehensive rebrand demonstrates how the platform’s innovative J symbol literally transforms “IMPOSSIBLE” into “I’M POSSIBLE,” embodying the company’s mission to make complex crypto trading as simple as point-and-click interactions.

JuCoin Rewrites the Impossible and Transforms into Ju.com
JuCoin Rewrites the Impossible and Transforms into Ju.com

The Visual Revolution Behind the Transformation

The rebrand centers on Ju.com’s groundbreaking J symbol that functions as both brand logo and transformation tool. When used as an apostrophe in “Rewrite I[J]mpossible,” the geometric J literally converts impossibility into possibility, providing visual proof of the platform’s core philosophy.

“Our J symbol does exactly what we do for users,” said Sammi Li, CEO & Co-Founder of Ju.com. “We take what the crypto world calls impossible and make it achievable through thoughtful design. The rebrand to Ju.com represents this transformation made visible.”

This revolutionary approach extends throughout Ju.com’s “Point. Click. Trade.” philosophy, which eliminates traditional crypto complexity by making blockchain interactions as familiar as basic computer operations.

Making the Impossible Possible Through Innovation

Since new leadership transformed the platform in 2024, Ju.com has achieved remarkable growth metrics that validate its user-first approach: 50 million registered users across 100+ countries, $5 billion daily trading volume, and the Ju token’s growth from $0.10 to $20+ representing 20,000%+ returns for early supporters.

The rebrand aligns with breakthrough features that demonstrate Ju.com’s commitment to rewriting what’s possible:

OnChain Trading: Users can trade any blockchain token without external wallets, accessing entire blockchains through familiar exchange interfaces. What was previously impossible for mainstream users – seamless blockchain interaction – becomes as simple as point-and-click.

Futures Loss Protection Plan: Automatic compensation for futures trading losses exceeding 500 USDT with Ju computing power rewrites traditional exchange economics where platforms profit from user losses regardless of outcomes.

U.S. and Hong Kong Stock Trading Zone: Lowered investment barriers enable anyone to trade real U.S. and Hong Kong stocks while fully enjoying dividend rights and staking incentives.

Early Bird Stock Subscription Zone: Early access to subscribe to high-quality stocks creates new investment opportunities while helping companies secure efficient financing.

Revolutionary Features in Development

JuTrust Insurance Protocol: Automatic insurance for DeFi investments with 72-hour claim processing transforms DeFi risk management into familiar insurance experiences that mainstream users understand.

Decentralized Asset Custody: Automatic asset return to user wallets after 24 hours of inactivity transforms the fundamental trust equation between users and exchanges. The impossible becomes possible: users maintain exchange convenience while retaining full asset control.

Comprehensive Ecosystem That Works Together

Ju.com operates as a unified ecosystem where every component reinforces the “making impossible things possible” philosophy:

  • Ju.com Exchange: Core trading platform with revolutionary CeDeFi integration
  • JuChain: Layer 1 blockchain delivering 1-second block times with 1M+ on-chain addresses
  • xBrokers: Global RWA brokerage and liquidity network
  • JumpFi Payment: Bridging TradFi and Web3 with seamless PayFi infrastructure
  • JuCard: Payment solutions bridging crypto and traditional spending
  • Ju Labs: $100M innovation fund supporting 50+ AI and blockchain projects

Proven Foundation for Transformation

The rebrand builds on demonstrated success across multiple metrics:

  • Scale: 50M+ registered users, $5B daily trading volume, $50B+ cumulative volume
  • Community: 26M+ global community members across all platforms
  • Technology: JuChain blockchain infrastructure supporting ecosystem applications
  • Compliance: US MSB license, Thailand exchange license, VARA and EU MiCA application in progress
  • Team: 500+ team members across 30+ countries

Mission Aligned with Visual Identity

Mission: Make crypto trading as intuitive as using any computer interface by removing technical barriers so anyone can access the entire crypto ecosystem through simple actions.

Vision: A world where blockchain technology becomes invisible infrastructure, enabling seamless access to financial opportunities.

Core Philosophy: Technology should disappear into simple interactions. Every point of contact should feel familiar and effortless, regardless of sophisticated blockchain infrastructure working behind the scenes.

Sky, Founder of Ju.com, explains: “The rebrand represents our commitment to making blockchain technology feel natural rather than technical. When users see our J transform ‘impossible’ into ‘I’m possible,’ they understand exactly what we do for them.”

About Ju.com

Founded in 2013, Ju.com has evolved into a comprehensive crypto ecosystem spanning over 100 countries with more than 50 million users. The platform integrates exchange services with JuChain blockchain infrastructure, xBrokers RWA brokerage, JuCard system, JumpFi payment, and innovative features that eliminate traditional barriers between centralized and decentralized finance. Ju.com’s integrated ecosystem reflects its user-first philosophy, designed to remove friction and provide users with seamless, secure, and rewarding crypto experiences across all touchpoints.

Irongate’s industrial platform shows continued growth

SYDNEY, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Real estate fund manager Irongate Group (“Irongate”) has further added to its Australian industrial and logistics platform with the acquisition of manufacturing facility in Glendenning, NSW.

Located in Power Street, Glendenning the two warehouses are leased to Wire Industries, a leading Australian steel manufacturer, with four years remaining on the lease.

As one of Australia’s most active industrial real estate investors the Glendenning property is the sixth acquisition Irongate has completed in just nine months.

Backed by offshore global investors, the industrial platform has now grown to well over $400 million of industrial and logistics assets across both New South Wales and Queensland. Total AUM for Irongate has now reached close to $1.3 billion. These assets have an on-completion valuation nearing $3.75 billion.

The most recent acquisition, 182 Power Street, Glendenning, comprises two warehouses with a combined NLA of 11,189sqm on a site area of 20,058sqm. The property was acquired for $39.0m.

In line with recent acquisitions, Irongate remains focused on warehouses that are well located, can be acquired below replacement cost and would benefit from Irongate’s on-the-ground active asset management expertise.

The Glendenning asset ticks all these boxes – being in one of Sydney’s premier industrial suburbs, acquired significantly below land and replacement costs and with access to high power supply which is becoming ever scarcer.

Despite increasing demand from investors, Irongate CEO, Graeme Katz, sees no reason that the Group cannot continue to deploy in this highly desirable asset class.

“We have been active in this market for twenty years and benefit from a strong team who is well connected on-the-ground. With a strong track record, we continue to maintain the support from some of the world’s leading real estate investors. We don’t take this support lightly and remain focused on continuing to service our partners,” said Katz.

“We also benefit from a strong balance sheet, through our major shareholder, the JSE-listed Burstone Group. This allows us to be a meaningful co-investor alongside all our partners.”

Burstone Group CEO Andrew Wooler also confirmed his ongoing commitment to the Australian market.

“The Irongate business has continued to perform ahead of expectations, maintaining strong relationships with its core investor base while actively engaging with new capital partners. With the Australian market benefiting from its renowned stability, the performance of the Irongate business is turning out to be a blueprint for our business globally,” Wooler said. 

The Glendenning asset was sold by Matthew Flynn and Paul McGlynn from Colliers.

182 Power Street, Glendenning, NSW
182 Power Street, Glendenning, NSW

About Irongate Group

Irongate Group has its origins as the Investec Group’s Australian and New Zealand property investment and asset management business. Having invested in and managed over A$5bn of assets for the Investec Group, the long-standing management team evolved to become the Irongate Group to continue its growth trajectory. Having built and exited one of Australia’s leading publicly listed real estate investment trusts (REIT), the management team, with the support of Burstone Group, continues to manage capital and assets on behalf of some of the world’s leading investors.

www.irongategroup.com.au

oneZero launches innovative FX swap pricing technology for regional banks

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — oneZero, a global leader in multi-asset enterprise trading technology, today announced the launch of its Swap Curve Manager, an innovative solution designed to transform FX swap pricing for regional banks. Traditionally, banks have relied on external, third-party systems that limit trader control and have significant economic and technical barriers to entry. oneZero’s Swap Curve Manager addresses these challenges by delivering a scalable, cost-efficient solution that returns control to traders. The new offering complements oneZero’s established suite of FX pricing and trading capabilities.

Regional banks have typically managed FX and interest rate curves through external providers, importing them into eFX platforms for price construction, tiering and markups before quotes reach customers. This process removed traders from direct control and constrained their ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Costly solutions also kept many banks from accessing advanced pricing tools, leaving them with simplified or reactive approaches.

oneZero’s Swap Curve Manager consolidates these workflows into a centralized platform that delivers real-time curve control, flexible client-specific adjustments, and embedded analytics for decision support. It supports multiple data sources – including New Change FX Forwards365 – enabling granular management of tiers, skews, and volume rungs. Traders can respond faster to market shifts, spot anomalies, and capture opportunities, while reducing reliance on spreadsheets and fragmented vendor tools. Clear visualizations track curve evolution, market supply and demand, and client trading flows, giving banks actionable insight into risk and performance. The standalone system can be integrated with a bank’s existing pricing engine, via oneZero’s range of APIs, or integrates “off the shelf” with oneZero’s existing Hub product.

“We have listened to the needs of regional banks, who have long been at a disadvantage in FX swap pricing. With our new Swap Curve Manager, we are increasing transparency, lowering costs and putting advanced swap pricing tools directly into the hands of traders,” commented oneZero CEO and Co-Founder Andrew Ralich.

The launch of the Swap Curve Manager builds on oneZero’s momentum and recognition as a trusted partner for financial institutions worldwide. Last month, oneZero announced the appointment of Adam Collins as Head of Institutional Sales – Americas and EMEA, and the company was named to the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year. In 2024, oneZero secured a double win in the Euromoney FX Awards as The World’s Best FX Technology Provider and The World’s Best Technology Provider for FX Liquidity.

About oneZero

oneZero Financial Systems has been a leading innovator in multi-asset class enterprise trading technology since 2009. Its powerful software encompasses the Hub, EcoSystem and Data Source – three components that together provide a complete solution for execution, distribution and analytics. Through reliable connectivity, technology, infrastructure and market access, oneZero empowers financial institutions and brokers to compete effectively in the global financial markets. oneZero is certified to the standards of ISO 27001 information security management systems, and has development and operations centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

For more information, please contact:

Talia Geberovich
Head of Marketing and Communications
tgeberovich@onezero.com

itel Launches Durable Curved Display Smartphone Super 26 Ultra: A Breakthrough of A Unbeatable Performance and accessible AI for Masses

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — itel, a global Tech Empowerment brand ranked No.1 Smartphone Brand in 75USD price segment, launched its new model Super 26 Ultra, designed for style, strength, and intelligence. It delivers a premium 144Hz curved AMOLED display, high-quality durability, and smart AI interaction, all at a price point that makes these strong features accessible to millions.

A Tech Empowerment Brand, itel Always Consider Consumers First

By leveraging an integrated global supply chain and lean operations running for over 15 years, itel continues to deliver smart life products with exceptional value, lowering smart technology barriers for consumers in emerging markets. The launch of Super 26 Ultra marks a milestone in itel’s brand upgrade this year, bringing AI experience into the hands of the masses and ensuring that T3-5 Tiers of users can access intelligent mobile experience with the same ease and enjoyment as those in developed markets.

itel Super 26 Ultra Curved Screen Durable Smartphone
itel Super 26 Ultra Curved Screen Durable Smartphone

Meet itel Super 26 Ultra — Durable Curved Display with Unbeatable Performance

The itel Super 26 Ultra delivers a powerful and immersive visual experience, featuring a stunning 6.78″ 3D Curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a silky-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, come together defined as a combination rarely found in this price segment.

Built to endure daily challenges, the phone incorporates Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i protection, a robust TitanShield Architecture body, and an AI-powered rain-proof touchscreen that prevents false touches in wet conditions. With IP65 splash resistance, along with enhanced drop and scratch protection, itel Super 26 Ultra is designed for ultra-durable, worry-free everyday use.

Powered by Unisoc T7300 6nm processor, itel Super 26 Ultra achieves an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score of over 510,000 making it one of the highest-performing chipsets in 4G segment. This exceptional processing power ensures reliable and consistent performance, supporting 6 years of stable operation and offering users a fully enhanced multimedia entertainment. Despite packing a massive 6000mAh battery for all-day power, it maintains an ultra-slim 6.8mm sleek profile. Also, it supports smart convenience features like NFC one-touch sharing, 1.2 KM Ultra-link free connection and infrared remote control make network transfer effortless.

Another highlighting point that truly elevates itel Super 26U is its smart AI integration. Intelligent tools enhance creativity and productivity, from its powerful image editor automatically organizing photo gallery and beautifying portraits to generating cinematic vlogs in seconds. More than that, its AI Camera Eraser feature can help users remove unwanted objects instantly, while Circle to Search allows users to highlight anything on-screen for immediate answers. With itel AI assistant Sola, you gain a smart daily companion to streamline your entertainment.

With its blend of sleek design, exceptional rugged build quality, stable performance, along with practical AI, itel Super 26 Ultra truly refine the value in budget-friendly smartphone, poised to become the new benchmark for what consumers can expect from an accessible smartphone, effectively bringing a smooth experience to the masses.

About itel

Established over 15 years, itel is a Technology Empowerment Brand for masses. Adopting “Enjoy better life” as its brand philosophy, itel’s mission is to provide budget-friendly consumer electronic products to emerging markets consumers. In 2025, itel has expanded its presence in more than 80 emerging markets globally, including SSA, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East and Latin American. itel has a product portfolio of smartphones, electronics accessories, home appliances, and lifestyle products. In 2024 it ranked No.1 Global Smartphone brand under $75 and No.1 feature phone brand.

For more information please visit: https://www.itel-life.com/

 

Laos to Boost Digital Skills with USD 9.9 million Support from South Korea

Laos is set to accelerate its digital transformation with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which has pledged USD 9.9 million to train civil servants and strengthen their digital skills from 2025 to 2029.

Hithium Launches AI Data Center Energy Storage Solution at RE+ 2025, Supporting Green Transition with Long-Duration Energy Storage

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hithium, a leading global provider of integrated energy storage products and solutions, today unveiled its AI data center ESS solution at RE+ 2025. The portfolio includes the ∞Power 6.25MWh 8h long-duration BESS, the ∞Power N2.28MWh 1h BESS, and a dedicated lifespan assessment model for AIDC ESS. The solution addresses both the real-time and reliability requirements of data centers while helping while help boost renewable energy utilization. This marks a breakthrough in applying long-duration storage to the data center industry.

Hithium product launch
Hithium product launch

AIDC’s Urgent Need for Long-Duration Energy Storage

In the AI era, data centers need to balance green transition while maintaining efficient operations. Increasing the share of renewable energy is essential for data centers to cut costs and emissions. However, the intermittency of renewable energy and millisecond-level load fluctuations challenge power stability and computing performance, making 8-hour long-duration storage an essential solution.

Most existing energy storage solutions rely on a single product and generalized models, which are not optimized for the specific needs of AI data centers. To address these challenges, Hithium has developed a tailored AIDC energy storage solution that delivers scenario-specific performance and reliability.

Balancing Demands: Lithium for Stability, Sodium for Power Surges

The solution combines the ∞Power 6.25MWh 8h BESS, designed as the backbone for long-duration storage, and the ∞Power N2.28MWh 1h BESS, a sodium-ion solution purpose-built to handle sudden power surges. Together, these complementary technologies enable data center operators to meet both base load and peak demands efficiently, without sacrificing reliability. The dedicated lifetime assessment model for AIDC ESS further ensures precise degradation insights, longer and more reliable project lifespan guaranteed under highly dynamic workloads.

Notably, Hithium’s AIDC ESS solution can effectively enhance renewable energy utilization, significantly reduce the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), and thereby improve the efficiency and quality of AI power supply.

“At Hithium, we designed our AI data center energy storage portfolio with customer operations in mind. The ∞Power 6.25MWh 8h BESS reduces auxiliary consumption and maximizes long-duration efficiency, while the ∞Power N2.28MWh 1h BESS built on the ∞Cell N162Ah, delivers 20,000 cycles and stable performance even under millisecond-level load fluctuations. These capabilities ensure operators can achieve reliability and cost efficiency as AI data centers push the boundaries of energy demand,” said Kush Sutaria, Hithium Senior Manager of Application Engineering.

Empowering AI Data Centers with Local Networks and Vertical Integration

Beyond product innovation, Hithium empowers AI data center with integrated manufacturing and localized service. Its fully operational 10GWh Texas factory, together with a U.S. network of 100+ engineers, regional warehouses, and a 72-hour on-site response, enables fast, reliable, and scalable deployment. Leveraging its “Local for Local” strategy and vertical integration capability, Hithium ensures both rapid deployment and long-term reliability for AI data centers in North America and globally.

With its leading customization capabilities and efficient global delivery, Hithium has secured TOP 2 in global energy storage battery shipments and utility-scale shipments in the first half of 2025. The launch of AIDC ESS solutions marks a new milestone for Hithium in its full-scenario customization capability. By breaking through the limits of time and space, Hithium is extending energy storage applications into diverse industries and pioneering new pathways for emerging fields—driving the shift to clean energy and sustainability.

China Kids Fair 2025: Asia’s Premier One-Stop Sourcing Platform for Certified Baby Products Factories

SHANGHAI, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Kids Fair (CKE) 2025, Asia’s leading trade show for baby and children’s products, organized by China Toy & Juvenile Products Association, will take place October 15-17 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Business match-making event of China Kids Fair 2024
Business match-making event of China Kids Fair 2024

Spanning 230,000 sqm, CKE connects global buyers directly with 2,500+ exhibitors and 5,400+ brands from China’s top manufacturing hubs. More than 100,000 professional buyers from 130+ countries and regions are expected to attend. Under one roof, China Toy Expo, China Licensing Expo and China Preschool Expo will be held concurrently.

Why Attend CKE 2025?

  • One-Stop Sourcing: Access premium products across 8 major categories. Source the latest innovations across all key categories: strollers, car seats, ride-ons, baby furniture & home items, feeding & nursery products, bathing & healthcare, and maternity wear (including GB, Cybex, UPPAbaby, Stokke, Pigeon, Nuna, Joie, RECARO, AVOVA, and Bugaboo).
  • Certified Suppliers: Connect with 300+ CSI “Best of OEM/ODM” certified manufacturers and export-ready factories, pre-verified for safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Targeted Match-making: One-on-one match-making based on the needs of both parties.
  • Industry Trends: Gain insights from the “2025 China Toy & Juvenile Products Industry Report” and expert forums.

Exclusive International Buyer Benefits (VIP Qualification needs to be approved):
Pre-register online by Sept 20, 2025, for VIP status and potential benefits worth up to $2,300, including:

  • Fast-track entry & VIP lounge access
  • Complimentary lunch & accommodation
  • Flight subsidies

Register now: [CKE Website]
CKE Visitor Contact: Eleanor Xu (Eleanor_xu@tjpa-china.org)

Secure your sourcing advantages at Asia’s definitive event for baby and children’s products – CKE 2025.