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China Endured Its Hottest Summer on Record in 2025

China Endured Its Hottest Summer on Record in 2025
(FILES) A woman wearing sun protective clothing crosses a street in Beijing on June 23, 2025. China experienced its hottest summer on record this year, its meteorological authority said, as heatwaves continued to scorch the country's south. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

AFP – China experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025, the meteorological authority said, as heatwaves continued to scorch the country’s south.

Neo4j Launches Infinigraph: The Most Scalable Graph Database for Unified Operational and Analytical Workloads at 100TB+ Scale

New architecture fuses real-time transactions and analytics in one platform, with breakthrough performance and full fidelity at unprecedented scale

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neo4j®, the leading graph database and analytics platform, today unveiled Infinigraph: a new distributed graph architecture now available in Neo4j’s self-managed offering. Infinigraph enables Neo4j’s database to run operational and analytical workloads together in a single system at 100TB+ scale, without fragmenting the graph, duplicating infrastructure, or compromising performance.

The database guarantees full ACID compliance so that every read, write, and update is consistent, reliable, and recoverable – even with billions of relationships and thousands of concurrent queries run in real time.

Infinigraph opens up use cases previously out of reach for most organizations at a time when GenAI deployments demand unprecedented data scale. Customers can now embed tens of millions of documents as vectors, storing them directly in the graph to power context-aware assistants and semantic search. Infinigraph also powers global fraud intelligence, product graphs with hundreds of millions of SKUs, and compliance analyses across decades of data – all fully traversable in real time. It handles more connected data than most enterprises have ever handled in one system, and builds on the scale and trust Neo4j already delivers to 84 of the Fortune 100.

Eliminating Data Silos Between Transactional & Analytical Systems

Enterprises are plagued by data silos separating transactional systems from analytical tools. This divide hampers AI applications, slows real-time decision-making, and drives up costs through complex integrations. Organizations are forced to stitch together dual databases, synchronize multiple separate systems, or push a single engine beyond its limits.

“Gartner continues to see a convergence of operational and analytical systems. This may be through collaboration rather than full integration,” according to the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Data Management Systems. “This is being achieved by three viable approaches: (1) One database and one copy of data; (2) one database but with two engines, one row-based, one column-based, integrated and synchronized; (3) two or more databases that are designed to synchronize and work together.”

Infinigraph solves this problem directly. It enables teams to run both types of workloads in the same system at unprecedented scale, without ETL pipelines, sync delays, or redundant infrastructure. It can power autonomous agents, compliance systems, and transactional applications on one consistent source of connected truth. Teams can detect fraud and analyze fraud rings from the same dataset. They can generate real-time customer recommendations while analyzing decades of customer data and behavioral trends.

Infinigraph: Built for Distributed Graph Scale

Infinigraph is the result of a multi-year engineering investment to overcome one of the biggest challenges in databases: scaling transactional and analytical graph workloads without sacrificing performance, structure, or ease of use. The new architecture uses sharding that distributes the graph’s property data across different members of a cluster. The graph stays logically whole, queries behave as expected, and applications scale without code changes or manual workarounds.

Benefits include:

  • 100TB+ horizontal scale with zero application rewrites
  • Embed billions of vectors directly in the graph
  • High performance across massive transactional and analytical workloads
  • High availability across data centers through autonomous clustering, which detects and recovers from failures automatically
  • No ETL pipelines, sync delays, or duplicated storage
  • Preserved graph structure for real-time traversal, even at scale
  • Full ACID compliance for consistent enterprise-grade data integrity
  • Pricing designed for scale, with compute and storage billed separately, for greater control over cost and deployment flexibility.

With Infinigraph, Neo4j provides customers with the full spectrum of scale architectures. They can deploy replicated graphs for high availability and read scalability, federated graphs with Fabric for querying disconnected graphs, or sharded graphs with Infinigraph for seamless scalability. Customers can mix and match these architectures to drive various use cases across the organization. 

Infinigraph is available now as part of Neo4j’s Enterprise Edition and will soon be available in AuraDB, Neo4j’s cloud-native platform for graph applications. See our blog for more details.

Built on a History of Innovation

This latest milestone extends Neo4j’s leadership as the graph layer for intelligent applications. The company pioneered the native graph architecture now used by more than half of the Fortune 500, and launched the first graph analytics offering for any data platform, native vector search for graph-based GenAI retrieval, AI-ready capabilities across its cloud portfolio, and enterprise-ready graph data science, including the world’s largest library of graph algorithms.

Neo4j’s use by 84% of the Fortune 100 includes Adobe, BT Group, Novo Nordisk, Uber, and UBS. The company was named a 2025 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customer’s Choice, recognized as a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems, ranked a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave: Vector Databases, Q3 2024, and surpassed $200M in revenue in late 2024.

Supporting Quotes 

Chad Cloes, Staff Software Engineer, Intuit
“At Intuit, we rely on Neo4j to power critical projects across our business, one being our Security Attribution Platform powered by our Open Source project Nodestream.  As our data footprint and complexity grows, we need to scale without compromising performance.  We’re excited about the possibilities that Infinigraph can open up for us.”

Moheesh Raj, Director of Engineering, Dun & Bradstreet
“Our systems rely on connected insights across identity, ownership, linkage, and compliance data. Running real-time queries while also analyzing broader patterns is critical to delivering value. That requires a graph to scale both.”

Devin Pratt, Research Director, IDC
As GenAI use cases expand exponentially, graph infrastructure has become critical. Neo4j’s latest move with Infinigraph is an exciting next step in helping organizations scale their graph foundations horizontally to meet enterprise demands.

Sudhir Hasbe, President, Technology, Neo4j
“Infinigraph sets a new standard for enterprise graph databases: one system that runs real-time operations and deep analytics together, at full fidelity and massive scale. We’re giving builders the power to create intelligent systems that transform data into knowledge, scale without limits, and solve their biggest data challenges – without added complexity or cost.”

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Aon confirmed as Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP

MILAN, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to become an Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP – the most successful team, with an unbroken presence in Formula One.

The sponsorship starts at this year’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza – one of Formula One’s oldest and most iconic races. The “Temple of Speed” circuit is a home track for Ferrari, where the pursuit of excellence, speed, innovation and teamwork can make the difference. These values are reflected in Aon’s commitment to delivering innovative and data-driven solutions that help clients make better decisions across risk and people issues.

“This sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to precision and performance,” said Carlo Clavarino, executive chairman of international business at Aon. “We see this collaboration as a strategic alignment of values where speed, data and teamwork can drive results – on the track for Scuderia Ferrari HP and in the boardroom for our clients.”

This new sponsorship builds on Aon’s existing program which includes the Ryder Cup, PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour in golf, and the Ireland Women’s Rugby Team.

Andrea Parisi, CEO of Italy and Eastern Mediterranean at Aon, added: “Sponsoring Scuderia Ferrari HP marks an evolution in our global sports sponsorship program. It complements our existing initiatives and extends our brand presence in Italy and globally. I am particularly proud that Aon is alongside such a prestigious brand. We share with Ferrari the same team spirit, constant commitment, continuous preparation, pursuit of the best results, and the red color of passion for what we do every day.”

Maurizio Mazzarelli, chief marketing officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Aon, added: “Ferrari’s global fanbase and the electrifying atmosphere they create at every race offer a unique platform to connect with our clients worldwide. This sponsorship enables Aon to engage audiences who value precision, passion and human performance – values that mirror our commitment to helping clients make better decisions in moments that matter.”

As an Official Partner, Aon will partner with Scuderia Ferrari HP on initiatives that promote a culture of excellence and innovation.  

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ChainUp Named Double Finalist at Thomson Reuters’ ALB Pan-Asian Regulatory Awards 2025

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChainUp, a global provider of digital asset solutions, has been named a finalist in two categories at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Pan-Asian Regulatory Awards 2025. This recognition, presented by Thomson Reuters, underscores the company’s role in a rapidly maturing industry where robust technology is a core requirement for regulatory compliance.

ChainUp’s nominations are for Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Compliance Team of the Year and Transaction Monitoring Solution Provider of the Year. The nominations reflect the company’s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure that addresses the most pressing compliance challenges facing the digital asset ecosystem.

“The digital asset space is at a pivotal inflection point, and being a finalist for a Thomson Reuters-backed award validates our strategic focus on institutional-grade security and compliance,” said Sailor Zhong, Founder & CEO of ChainUp. “Our solutions are engineered to empower businesses with the tools needed to navigate evolving mandates, from sanctions screening to combating financial crime, enabling them to operate with clarity and integrity. This recognition belongs to our team and their dedication to building the foundational technology that supports the industry’s next phase of growth.”

The ALB Pan-Asian Regulatory Awards are judged by an independent panel of senior legal industry leaders. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on September 18, 2025, in Singapore.

About ChainUp

ChainUp, a leading global provider of digital asset solutions, empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of this evolving ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, ChainUp serves a diverse clientele, from Web3 companies to established financial institutions.

ChainUp’s comprehensive suite of solutions includes crypto exchange solutions, liquidity as-a-service, custody services, MPC wallet-as-a-service, KYT crypto tracing analytics tool, asset tokenization, crypto asset management, and Web3 infrastructure such as mining, staking, and blockchain APIs. For more information, visit: https://www.chainup.com/.

Global Times: Heads of memorial halls narrate epic tales of tenacious resistance against Japanese aggression behind 8 artifacts

BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Global Times, in collaboration with eight memorial halls for the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, publishes these special reports. In these reports, eight heads of memorial halls selected an artifact that best represents the memorial hall and embodies the great spirit of the war of resistance, telling the epic history of the Chinese people’s tenacious resistance, and reflecting the great contribution of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, as the main eastern battlefield, to the victory in the World Anti-fascist War.

Narrator: Sun Zhijun, director of the memorial hall of Maoshan New Fourth Army

This teacup is one of the most important exhibits here. It witnessed the historic moment when Commander Chen Yi paid three visits to Ji Zhengang, the manager of the Maolu Tea Factory.

At that time, Ji used this teacup to make local Maoshan tea produced in his own factory and hosted Commander Chen.

The people in southern Jiangsu were deeply anxious about whether China could defeat the Japanese aggressors, and this emotion also affected many industrialists.

This conversation with Chen motivated Ji’s patriotic zeal as a national entrepreneur. He realized that at such a critical time, he had to fully support the New Fourth Army, led by the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Ji’s experience, and this teacup, underscore a larger truth: the War of Resistance was not only a CPC-led military struggle or a fight behind enemy lines, but a nationwide, broad-based social effort. Victory required uniting the strength of the whole society.

The New Fourth Army was not only an army capable of winning battles but also a team good at self-strengthening and resolutely safeguarding the interests of the people. Through the story behind this small teacup, people can understand how the New Fourth Army contributed to the global anti-fascist war.

Narrator: Fan Lihong, director of the 9.18 Historical Museum

One artifact is the school flag of the Northeast Jingcun Middle School, which was founded in Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province in 1936 by renowned patriotic educator Che Xiangchen. The flag not only flew proudly at the school but also accompanied Che and his patriotic students to the front lines of wartime publicity, becoming a spiritual banner of resistance. This flag embodied the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people in the face of Japanese aggression, which was their refusal to submit and their determination to rise up and fight. It also conveyed the firm resolve of people in the Northeast during that time to strive for survival and persist in the war until the end. “Fight back to reclaim our homeland” was their most steadfast vow.

From its establishment in 1936, the school operated for nearly a decade, educating over 3,000 students. More than 300 graduates made their way to Yan’an, the revolutionary base in Northwest China, many of whom became key figures in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Che’s establishment of the school was influenced and inspired by the Communist Party of China (CPC)’s call for resistance and national salvation. He actively responded to the CPC’s principles, closely integrating education with the cause of national liberation. By nurturing a new generation of youth with patriotic spirit and fighting consciousness, he effectively implemented the CPC’s strategic deployments during the war.

Narrator: Liu Qiangmin, former director of the Northeast China Revolutionary Martyrs’ Memorial Hall

Among its most significant artifacts is a pistol used by General Zhao Shangzhi, one of the founders and leaders of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, before he was martyred. The pistol was not only Zhao’s last weapon but also a key relic of the later anti-Japanese struggle, reflecting the joint fight of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and the Soviet Union against Japanese invaders.

Around 1940, the resistance endured its hardest times, with the main force withdrawing to the Soviet Union.

In 1942, the teaching brigade was formed there, trained, and later returned with the Soviet Red Army during its 1945 counteroffensive against the Japanese aggressors in Northeast China. Throughout, some fighters remained in China, conducting reconnaissance, sabotage, and supporting local forces, playing a vital role in the Soviet advance.

Fourteen years of struggle was possible thanks to strong leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the exemplary role of its members. The resistance destroyed hundreds of thousands of enemy troops and strategically contained the Japanese aggressors, giving hope to the people of Northeast China that the land remained Chinese territory. The spirit of the resistance is: unwavering faith in the CPC, national duty in times of peril, and heroic resolve to fight to the end. Zhao’s sacrifice is the clearest example. These heroes had families and dreams, but gave up all for the nation. Today, this spirit translates into responsibility – not just slogans, but real contribution.

Narrator: Ma Youjiong, director of Shanghai Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial

The two sets of Sihang Warehouse-themed photos, taken by American photographer Hyland Lyon, not only bear witness to the creation of the memorial, but also form a vital part of its exhibition. To this day, they remain the museum’s most treasured artifacts.

The first set, titled “Sihang Warehouse in the Flames of War,” records scenes of the warehouse battlefield during and after fierce fighting. The second set, titled “The Lone Army Withdrawing from Sihang Warehouse,” mainly depicts the process of the defenders retreating and recovering, with the wounded among them. The stories of the Sihang Warehouse’s “800 Heroes” and their experiences reflect the great spirit of national resistance. Though the defenders’ struggle may seem like a small episode, it powerfully demonstrated patriotism, heroism, and the moral integrity of the Chinese nation. While the battle appeared to be fought by an isolated force, they were in fact backed and supported by people from all walks of life in Shanghai. This fully embodies the concept of a national resistance. The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a struggle of the whole nation, across all regions and times – a true reflection of China’s wartime history.

Narrator: Tian Yuehui, deputy director of the Taihang Memorial Museum of the Eighth Route Army

A weathered, rust-streaked English typewriter stands as a powerful testament to the internationalist warrior and journalist George Hogg’s time in China during the Chinese people’s war of resistance.

The owner of this English typewriter, Hogg, was a graduate of the University of Oxford. In 1937, he arrived in China and witnessed firsthand the profound suffering inflicted upon the Chinese people by the Japanese aggressors. He saw countless refugees living, giving birth, and even dying on the streets amid displacement. Deeply shocked by these harrowing scenes, Hogg decided to stay in China and share the truth of the Chinese people’s war of resistance with the world. The typewriter serves as a vivid symbol of the unity between the Chinese people and their international allies in the battle against fascist aggression.

Narrator: Li Zhuoran, deputy director of the Shenyang WWII Allied Prisoners Camp Site Museum

Among the collections is a prisoner of war (POW) number tag 1051, which was worn by American POW Wallace R. Phillips during his imprisonment at the camp. This tag stands as tangible evidence of the Japanese aggressors’ violation of international conventions through the enslavement and mistreatment of POWs. It also serves as a testament to the shared struggle of Allied POWs and Chinese workers who fought side by side against Japanese fascism in the labor factories.

The story behind this tag carries a transnational memory, serving as a vital link between China and the world. It vividly illustrates the history of the camp, the suffering and resistance of Allied POWs, and the fascist atrocities committed by the Japanese military in violation of international conventions.

Narrator: Luo Cunkang, director of the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

In the thematic exhibition titled “For National Liberation and World Peace,” held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the English and Japanese versions of On Protracted War are displayed, with the Japanese version being exhibited for the first time. Even today, On Protracted War remains a rare and invaluable military document in world war history, studied earnestly by many renowned international military researchers and scholars.

On Protracted War provided a comprehensive introduction to China’s war of resistance and the CPC’s stance on the war. It helped the international community understand that the Chinese people were confident in defeating the Japanese aggressors. The pivotal role of the CPC was the key to victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Even when faced with the threat of national subjugation, the Chinese people grew more resilient and dauntless in the face of brutality, ultimately achieving victory in the war and liberation for the nation.

Narrator: Yang Suhong, director of Tengchong Museum

The Chinese Expeditionary Force (CEF)’s war of resistance in Yunnan was an important part of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The Forbidden Bell of Sicheng, housed in the Tengchong Museum, serves as a “witness” to the War of Resistance in western Yunnan.

The CEF was a crucial component of the global anti-fascist effort, with its core mission being to protect the Burma Road, the “lifeline” for supplies. Beginning in 1942, the CEF fought in Burma, not only thwarting Japanese attempts to sever China’s supply routes with allied nations but also tying down large enemy forces in Southeast Asia, alleviating pressure on Allied forces in the Pacific Theater. This made the CEF a key pillar of the eastern front in the global anti-fascist war. At the cost of more than 100,000 soldiers’ lives, the CEF reopened strategic routes, effectively supporting the global anti-fascist effort and underscoring the shared destiny of all nations.

Niutech Secures £22 Million UK Order: Next-Generation Pyrolysis Line Drives Global Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics

JINAN, China, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Niutech, a global leader in continuous pyrolysis technology, officially announced the successful signing of a product sales contract with a UK-based client. The contract covers a “60,000-tonne-per-year industrial continuous waste plastic pyrolysis production line,” with a total value of approximately £22 million (equivalent to RMB 198 million). This collaboration not only fully demonstrates Niutech’s strong competitiveness in the international high-end environmental protection equipment market but also will effectively advance the demonstration application of waste plastic chemical recycling technology, setting a new benchmark for the development of the global circular economy.

Currently, the UK and Europe are rolling out intensive circular economy policies, which are forcing upgrades to waste plastic treatment technologies and creating an urgent demand for efficient resource recovery solutions. In April this year, the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax will increase again, imposing a levy of £223.69 per tonne on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled plastic. Driven by such policies, chemical recycling of waste plastics has gained significant market attention—and Niutech’s high-end pyrolysis technology is a precise response to this trend. Pyrolysis technology can convert waste plastics into high-value energy products, which can then be further processed into chemical feedstocks for manufacturing new plastics, truly enabling the chemical recycling and peer-grade utilization of waste plastics. However, this technology imposes extremely high standards for processes and equipment. Leveraging over 30 years of technical expertise, Niutech has independently developed a “large-scale intelligent industrial continuous waste plastic pyrolysis production line,” successfully overcoming key industry challenges such as “easy coking in the pyrolysis system, difficulty in dynamic sealing for material feeding and discharging, and easy polymerization of products.” This ensures the production line operates efficiently and stably under large processing volumes, boosting production efficiency by 30% while significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Research data shows that using this technology to treat 100,000 tonnes of waste plastics can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 290,000 tonnes, offering a cutting-edge solution for global waste plastic resource utilization.

Niutech - Intelligent continuous waste-plastic pyrolysis production line
Niutech – Intelligent continuous waste-plastic pyrolysis production line

Niutech’s acquisition of this high-value UK order is no coincidence. According to a Niutech market executive, after conducting global inspections, the UK client found that there are very few internationally implemented, continuously operating waste plastic pyrolysis projects that have achieved industrial-scale success. Most technologies remain at the stage of laboratory research or pilot-scale promotion, failing to meet the UK’s strict standards for circular economy projects. To address this, the client inspected and evaluated a waste plastic project invested by international chemical giant BASF (which uses Niutech’s production line), as well as numerous other projects in Europe and China. After comparing domestic and foreign industry peers and comprehensively assessing the advancement, maturity, and stability of technical equipment, the client ultimately selected Niutech.

A Niutech senior executive stated, “The signing of this UK order opens up a new growth driver for the company in the high-end European market. Recognition of Niutech’s technology by leading clients further validates our dominant position in the pyrolysis equipment sector. Going forward, we will continue to extend our high-reliability, high-performance equipment capabilities to broader circular economy scenarios, providing solid support for global organic solid waste resource utilization and the achievement of carbon reduction goals.”

Niutech – English Official Website: www.niutechenergy.com/
Niutech – Production Line Introduction: https://www.niutechenergy.com/waste-plastic-pyrolysis-production-line.html
Niutech – Social Media: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@niutechpyrolysis 

 

Mirai Bridge Capital Strengthens Trade Finance Solutions with NCI Partnership

Collaboration combines Mirai Bridge Capital’s financing expertise with NCI’s trade credit insurance to deliver secure, growth-driven solutions for businesses across Asia.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2025 – Mirai Bridge Capital Sdn Bhd (“MBC”), a fast-growing private equity management company, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with NCI Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“NCI”) to expand into trade credit facilities for businesses in Malaysia and across Asia. The agreement marks a major step toward building a more resilient and secure regional financing ecosystem.

A commemorative photo taken after the Collaboration Agreement signing between Mirai Bridge Capital and NCI Malaysia.
A commemorative photo taken after the Collaboration Agreement signing between Mirai Bridge Capital and NCI Malaysia.

As a specialist in fund management, receivables financing, and trade finance solutions, Mirai Bridge Capital is dedicated to helping businesses unlock working capital, manage risk, and grow with confidence in today’s challenging economy. MBC’s solutions are designed to provide transparent financing, secure structures, and growth-driven strategies that empower both SMEs and corporates.

Through the new partnership, NCI will provide trade credit insurance to mitigate non-payment risks, while MBC delivers the funding structures and receivables platform. Together, the collaboration strengthens cash flow, protects against buyer defaults, and supports expansion across borders.

“This partnership reflects Mirai Bridge Capital’s vision of becoming a leading force in trade finance across the region,” said Jack Ong Kooi Tatt, Director and CEO of Mirai Bridge Capital. “By combining our financial expertise with NCI’s credit risk insurance, we’re providing businesses with a complete solution that builds confidence and drives growth.”

Benefits for Businesses

  • Trade credit facilities backed by insurance protection
  • Receivables financing to improve liquidity and cash flow
  • Exclusive model keeping MBC as the central financial partner
  • Regional trade support for SMEs and corporates

Hashtag: #TradeFinance #MalaysiaBusiness #SMEGrowth #BusinessResilience #CashFlowSolutions #ASEANTrade #StrategicPartnership #FinanceInnovation

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Mirai Bridge Capital Sdn Bhd

Mirai Bridge Capital Sdn Bhd is a specialist in fund management, receivables financing, and trade finance solutions, committed to helping businesses unlock working capital, manage risk, and grow with confidence in today’s challenging economy. Our solutions are built on transparent financing, secure structures, and growth-driven strategies, empowering both SMEs and corporates to strengthen cash flow, protect against uncertainty, and achieve sustainable expansion across Malaysia and the wider Asian region.

About NCI Malaysia

Established in 2019, NCI Malaysia is part of the National Credit Insurance (NCI) Group, a leading broker headquartered in Australia with operations in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia. With 15 years of combined local experience, NCI specializes in:

  • Trade Credit Insurance
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Commercial Collections
  • Specialty Risk Services

NCI’s solutions protect businesses from bad debts and strengthen financial resilience — complementing Mirai Bridge Capital’s mission to deliver innovative and sustainable trade finance strategies.

Lao Overseas Workers Send Home USD 29 Million in First Half of 2025

Lao workers preparing to travel abroad for employment. This photo is used for representational purpose only. (Photo credit: Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare)

Lao nationals working overseas remitted more than USD 29 million in the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MoLSW)

Souliya Khamvongsa, Deputy Director General of the ministry’s Department of Labour Protection, presented the figures on 29 August at the National Tripartite Preparatory Workshop for the 18th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour (AFML). 

National Tripartite Preparatory Workshop for the 18th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour (AFML). 29 August 2025. (Photo credit: Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare)

He noted that most of the funds were sent to parents and other relatives in Laos.

In the first three months of 2025 alone, over 76,000 Lao workers went abroad for employment. 

From 2021 to August 2025, more than 350,000 Lao nationals have sought work overseas, particularly in Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, according to MoLSW.

Labour migration has accelerated in recent years. In mid-2024, Laos faced a deepening domestic labour shortage, driven by high inflation, averaging 23 percent that year, and wages too low to cover living costs

As a result, more than 415,000 people left the country in search of better opportunities abroad.

The 18th AFML will take place on 9-10 September in Malaysia under the theme “Accelerating Actions Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Safe Migration and Decent Work for Migrant Workers in ASEAN.” 

The forum will address recruitment challenges, remittance costs, and the promotion of safe and decent