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Galaxy Macau and UFC® Announce Multi-Event Strategic Partnership Agreement To Bring Three UFC Events to Galaxy Arena

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Starting in 2026 with UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU and ROAD TO UFC Season 5 Opening Round


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2025 – Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort (hereinafter as “Galaxy Macau”) is proud to announce a landmark four-year strategic partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. This exciting collaboration will bring three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events to the iconic Galaxy Arena from 2026 through 2029.

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The strategic partnership between Asia’s leading luxury integrated resort and the world’s top MMA promotion is set to captivate fans across the region, further cementing Macau’s position at the forefront of the global sports and entertainment stage. More importantly, it adds a thrilling new dimension to the city’s event calendar, giving both locals and international visitors even more reasons to experience Macau.

MMA is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from boxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and other martial arts. The sport captivates fans and viewers with raw energy and dramatic moments. A UFC event combines the highest level of MMA action with unparalleled production to produce an exhilarating spectacle that resonates with audiences worldwide.

As part of the agreement, Galaxy Macau will also host the opening round of UFC’s renowned ROAD TO UFC tournament in 2026 — a talent-development series that provides elite emerging fighters from Asia-Pacific with a pathway to compete in the UFC. The competition follows a win-to-advance format across multiple weight classes, with winners earning coveted UFC contracts and gaining a fanbase along the way. At UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU in November 2024, well-known Chinese athlete Shi Ming – a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner – defeated Feng Xiaocan in the women’s strawweight final to secure a UFC contract.

To elevate the excitement, each UFC FIGHT NIGHT® in Macau from 2026 will be complemented by a week-long program of activities, including fan meet-and-greets and appearances by star fighters, creating a festival-like atmosphere both inside and outside the arena.

Galaxy Macau and UFC have formed a strategic partnership to stage three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over four years, beginning in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Macau’s appeal as a destination while promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the city. (From right) Mr. Dana White, UFC CEO and President, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrated the reaching of the agreement.
Galaxy Macau and UFC have formed a strategic partnership to stage three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over four years, beginning in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Macau’s appeal as a destination while promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the city. (From right) Mr. Dana White, UFC CEO and President, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrated the reaching of the agreement.

Galaxy Macau and UFC have formed a strategic partnership to stage three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over four years, beginning in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Macau’s appeal as a destination while promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the city. (From right) Mr. Dana White, UFC CEO and President, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrated the reaching of the agreement.

Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with UFC, the world’s largest MMA promotion entity, to bring world-class fight nights to Galaxy Arena. This partnership reflects our ongoing support for the Macao SAR Government’s vision to integrate tourism and sports. MMA fans in Macau will now have the chance to witness top-tier action right here at home, while visitors can enjoy the city’s rich culture, cuisine, and entertainment alongside unforgettable fight experiences.”

Mr. Dana White, UFC President and CEO, said: “I’ve just returned from China and everything about it was incredible – the culture, the people and the athletes. This new partnership with Galaxy Macau couldn’t come at a better time. It’s great for fight fans in China and massive for the sport.”

Mr. Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President and Head of Asia, said: “In 2026, Macau will be the launchpad to UFC in Asia. Building on our wildly successful 2024 event, this long-term partnership with Galaxy Macau solidifies our commitment to this region and its passionate fans. Together, we will deliver the pinnacle of mixed martial arts and cultivate the next generation of talent, right here from the heart of Macau.”

UFC is the premier promoter of MMA, a thrilling full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from multiple disciplines. Galaxy Macau’s landmark strategic partnership with UFC will further energize the appetite for global sports and grow MMA fanbase in Macau and the region.
UFC is the premier promoter of MMA, a thrilling full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from multiple disciplines. Galaxy Macau’s landmark strategic partnership with UFC will further energize the appetite for global sports and grow MMA fanbase in Macau and the region.


UFC is the premier promoter of MMA, a thrilling full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from multiple disciplines. Galaxy Macau’s landmark strategic partnership with UFC will further energize the appetite for global sports and grow MMA fanbase in Macau and the region.


In 2024, Galaxy Macau proudly welcomed UFC back to Macau SAR for the first time in a decade with a sold-out UFC FIGHT NIGHT® featuring many of the sport’s biggest stars from China, Asia, and around the world. The event drew an audience of 12,000, underscoring the popularity of UFC and its power to attract a global live audience. With this new strategic partnership, Macau is poised to further elevate its profile as a destination for world-class sports entertainment, contributing to the city’s continued economic diversification.

The new Strategic Partnership between Galaxy Macau and UFC signifies the return of the latter to Macau following a remarkable UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU held at the esteemed Galaxy Arena in 2024.
The new Strategic Partnership between Galaxy Macau and UFC signifies the return of the latter to Macau following a remarkable UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU held at the esteemed Galaxy Arena in 2024.

For more information, please follow Galaxy Macau’s social media platforms and visit www.galaxymacau.com.

The state-of-the-art Galaxy Arena will be home to three thrilling UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over a course of four years under a new Strategic Partnership Agreement between Galaxy Macau and UFC.
The state-of-the-art Galaxy Arena will be home to three thrilling UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over a course of four years under a new Strategic Partnership Agreement between Galaxy Macau and UFC.

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 318 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit and follow UFC at and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

Gwofy Launches On-Chain Receivables Verification to Ease Cash-Flow Strains in Cross-Border E-Commerce

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HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 4 September 2025 – Cross-border e-commerce service platform Gwofy has launched a new on-chain receivables verification solution. Through merchant-authorized APIs, the platform integrates sales, fulfillment, and expense data, packaging it on-chain in real time to create records that are transparent, auditable, and tamper-proof. The system is designed to serve as a trusted data bridge between tens of thousands of merchants and financial institutions, helping sellers ease cash-flow pressures while enabling lenders to make informed credit and risk assessments based on verified data.

The global cross-border e-commerce market now exceeds $500 billion annually, with Chinese merchants holding a dominant share. Yet behind the scale, sellers face mounting financial strain: settlement cycles often stretch 60 to 90 days, 30% of merchants report profit margins under 10%, and annual capital turnover averages only four times—far below the level needed to support sustained growth. Seasonal inventory and warehousing costs add further stress, leaving many merchants vulnerable to liquidity crunches. Crucially, the lack of transparency and real-time verification means financial institutions lack the confidence to step in.

Gwofy’s on-chain receivables verification is designed to address these pain points:

  • For merchants, receivables recorded instantly on-chain can be quickly verified, reducing uncertainty around settlement and improving cash flow.
  • For financial partners, the records provide a transparent, traceable, and tamper-proof foundation to reduce information asymmetry in credit and risk decisions.

Rather than creating new financial derivatives, Gwofy provides data certificates that enable institutions to rely directly on verified trade data to support merchants.

Alignment with industry outlook and standards
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), speaking at the University of Hong Kong on August 28, highlighted that the real potential of real-world assets (RWA) lies in bringing financial assets such as stocks and bonds on-chain, given their stable value and clear legal ownership. Accounts receivable—directly anchored to sales and settlement—naturally fall within this category. By digitizing and verifying receivables on-chain, Gwofy advances this vision.

The Hong Kong Blockchain Association’s “RWA Industry Development Report 2025” similarly states that assets with large-scale potential must meet three criteria:

  1. Stable Value — Receivables are directly tied to actual sales and platform settlements, avoiding speculative valuation.
  2. Clear Legal Certainty — Each claim is traceable to specific orders and settlements, with well-defined ownership.
  3. Verifiable Off-Chain Data — With merchant authorization, Gwofy synchronizes operational data in real time, recording it on-chain to ensure transparency.

Gwofy’s design both echoes CZ’s forward-looking view and aligns fully with the industry standards outlined in the report, offering a recognized pathway for digitizing and verifying receivables.

Looking Ahead
Gwofy’s mission is not to package receivables as financial products, but to build infrastructure for on-chain data verification and certainty. The company will continue to apply blockchain to enhance transparency and auditability, enabling financial institutions to build risk models on verified data while helping cross-border merchants ease cash-flow bottlenecks and improve turnover efficiency.

Gwofy’s mission: Anchor in real trade, make receivables verifiable.
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Six International Bands Debut at Chinese Mainland Music Festival, Top Chinese Acts Take the Spotlight — Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival Delivers a World-Class Music Experience

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2025 – The 4th Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival, a collaborative production between Xiami Music Entertainment and Aranya, successfully took place from August 27 to 31, 2025 at the Aranya seaside, under the theme “Another Life.”

Set against the backdrop of Aranya’s distinctive costal community, the festival offered an immersive blend of music, art, and resort living, creating a unique holiday experience. More than 40 artists — including Karen Mok, Liang Bo, Omnipotent Youth Society, LANY, and Battles — performed across multiple stages. The event featured the Chinese mainland festival debuts of several international bands, alongside a vibrant intergenerational showcase of Chinese musical talent, delivering what organizers described as a “musical adventure.”

This year marked a significant evolution in the festival’s format. The duration was extended from three to five days, aligning more closely with holiday patterns and meeting audience expectations for a combined “music and vacation” Experience. The number of performance stages increased from two to three, with the addition of the new “Outing Stage” designed to accommodate folk, improvisational, and other niche musical genres, further enriching the festival’s artistic diversity.

Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival

The 2025 Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival continued to uphold Xiami’s distinctive aesthetic vision —authentic, uncompromising, and creatively bold — while embracing a global outlook and delivering fresh, memorable experiences. This year’s line-up featured 11 international acts from six countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Thailand, and Denmark. Artists such as LANY, Battles, Rialto, The Raveonettes, VTOROI KA, and TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI made their Chinese mainland festival debuts, offering audiences exclusive “first-time encounter” performances.

Notably, several of these bands — as among them LANY and Battles — have previously appeared at globally renowned festivals including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Summer Sonic, and Fuji Rock, earning widespread internal acclaim. At Aranya, LANY delivered a romantically charged and emotionally resonant set, while Battles captivated audiences with their avant-garde energy and dynamic stage presence.

The Chinese line-up at this year’s festival was equally distinguished, offering a “premiere-level” experience that resonated across generations. It featured a compelling mix of celebrated mainstream artists and critically acclaimed indie bands, delivering a seamless fusion of musical excellence and captivating live performances.

Karen Mok & The Masters made their major festival debut, unveiling the new track Beget alongside timeless favorites such as Empty World‌ and He Loves Me Not‌, leaving the audiences deeply moved. Omnipotent Youth Society headlined the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day) Rock Session, performing their full album Inside the Cable Temple for the first time at the festival. With its rich narrative, intricate detail, and the iconic melody of Qinhuangdao, the performance was widely regarded as one of the festival’s most memorable musical moments.

Artists and bands including Liang Bo, Wu Qingfeng, Rainbow Chamber Singers, Yoga Lin, Mavis Fan & 100% Band, Nova Heart, Erguna Band, Woo Yeah, and Pan delivered standout performances of their signature tracks. Spanning genres from rock and pop to jazz and electronic, this rich musical diversity further underscored Xiami’s distinctive aesthetic and curatorial vision.

As one of China’s most prominent resort-based music festivals, the Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival continues to redefine the boundaries of traditional stage performance. By seamlessly integrating music, visual art, and community culture, the festival offers a multidimensional entertainment experience. Beyond the musical line-up, this year’s edition placed greater emphasis on artistic and community engagement, featuring trend-led exhibitions, large-sale installations, and improvisational interactions. These elements significantly broadened the festival’s content offering, transforming the venue into an immersive, participatory cultural space.

Sustainability remains a core pillar of the Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival. In 2025, the festival deepened its collaboration with Ant Forest to enhance its environmental impact, attracting over 1.24 million participants to its carbon neutrality initiatives. Through comprehensive measures — from production to on-site execution — the festival achieved full-chain carbon neutrality, advancing its vision of becoming “China’s Zero-Carbon Music Festival.” On-site efforts such as waste sorting, beach clean-ups, and marine conservation further translated the concept of “green performance” into tangible action, setting a new benchmark for sustainability within the festival industry.

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About Damai Entertainment

Damai Entertainment is a technology-driven company bringing immersive, real life entertainment experiences. Its diverse ecosystem spans film production, live performances, IP commercialization, TV series, artist management, and ticketing platforms. Anchored in its dual strategic priorities of entertainment and AI, Damai is committed to delivering unparalleled live, interactive, and immersive experiences for its users.

Damai Entertainment’s company website:

Hong Ha: From Student Memories to a Generational Connection at the LOVE Gathering

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HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With more than six decades of development, Hong Ha has become an inseparable part of the school years and childhood of generations of Vietnamese. From simple notebooks and familiar pencils to modern, innovative product lines, the brand has not only accompanied students in their studies but also preserved countless youthful memories.

Continuing that journey, on September 6, Hong Ha will present a new experience called the LOVE Gathering – an event designed to revive school memories in a completely different way. More than just a reunion, LOVE combines indie music across generations, creating a nostalgic yet refreshing atmosphere where Gen Z, millennials, and even the 8x and 9x generations can find common ground.

Alongside the music, Hong Ha will introduce the S: product line – a collection tailored for active students and young professionals. Built around the spirit of “Simple – Smart – Stylish”, this series not only meets learning and creative needs but also conveys a lifestyle message: modern, minimal, yet full of inspiration. It marks another step in Hong Ha’s effort to innovate and stay relevant to younger consumers.

Adding to the excitement, the event features the Hong Ha Mystery Bag – a surprise package where no one knows exactly what’s inside until they open it. It might be a familiar stationery item or a limited-edition special. This element of surprise has quickly turned the Mystery Bag into a phenomenon among young people, transforming the act of purchasing stationery into a fun and engaging experience.

By combining music, student nostalgia, new products, and creative activities, the LOVE Gathering is not only a reunion but also a demonstration of how Hong Ha is refreshing its brand: staying true to its traditional values while continuously reinventing itself to resonate with today’s youth.

Digital Edge and B.Grimm Power Break Ground on First EEC Data Center, Advancing Thailand’s AI and Cloud Infrastructure Ambitions.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Digital Edge”), a leading pan-Asian data center platform backed by global infrastructure investor Stonepeak, and B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (“B.Grimm Power”), one of Thailand’s foremost energy producers, today celebrated the groundbreaking of their first joint data center in Thailand.

This marks the official start of construction for the flagship 100-megawatt (MW) campus, an integrated facility under the Digital Edge and B.Grimm Power joint venture announced in June 2025. Part of a US$1.0 billion investment plan to deliver hyperscale and AI-ready data center campuses across the country, the Chonburi site within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) will set new benchmarks for sustainability, scalability, and high-performance infrastructure. Once completed, it will serve as a critical hub for AI and cloud service providers expanding across Southeast Asia, offering high-density colocation, advanced interconnectivity, and hybrid cloud solutions tailored to the needs of hyperscalers, AI workloads, and enterprises undergoing digital transformations. Construction is being expedited to meet client expectations, with a target Ready-for-Service (RFS) date in Q4 2026.

Powered by B.Grimm Power’s extensive renewable energy portfolio and designed to achieve industry-leading energy efficiency, the Bangkok campus will play a key role in enabling AI-at-scale while supporting Thailand’s sustainability goals.

“Breaking ground on our first campus in Chonburi is a pivotal moment for Digital Edge,” said John Freeman, CEO of Digital Edge. “Together with B.Grimm Power, we are delivering AI-ready, sustainable infrastructure at a scale and speed that matches the ambitions of our customers and the needs of the region. This campus will be a cornerstone of Thailand’s rapid digital transformation, meeting the surging demand for AI and machine learning.”

Dr. Harald Link, Group President of B.Grimm Power PCL, commented: “Today’s groundbreaking marks the next step in our partnership to realize our shared vision of combining green energy and advanced technology to power Thailand’s digital future. This facility will not only serve global tech leaders but also strengthen the country’s position as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia.”

Construction is now underway with a target Ready-for-Service (RFS) date in Q4 2026.

About Digital Edge

Headquartered in Singapore, Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, Digital Edge aims to bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Backed by leading alternative investment firm Stonepeak, Digital Edge has established itself as a market-leading pan-Asia data center platform. The company provides data center and fiber services across nine countries in Asia Pacific, with more than 1.1GW of secured IT power. Visit www.digitaledgedc.com for more information.

About B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited

B.Grimm Power is one of Thailand’s largest and pioneering private power producers, with an aspiration to become a world-class energy company. Guided by its vision of “Empowering the World Compassionately,” B.Grimm Power is advancing its long-term strategy, “GreenLeap – Global and Green,” aiming to increase the share of renewable energy to over 50% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Amorepacific Debuts at IFA 2025, Unveils New Beauty Device

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Beauty device brand ‘makeON’ to showcase new micro-LED mask 

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amorepacific will participate in IFA 2025 for the first time, the world’s leading consumer electronics trade show, taking place in Berlin, Germany, from September 5. At the show’s Beauty Hub (Hall 17), Amorepacific will unveil ‘ONFACE,’ a premium micro-LED mask from its AI-powered beauty device brand ‘makeON.’

Left: makeON ‘ONFACE,' Amorepacific's new micro-LED mask, making its debut at IFA 2025/ Top right: makeON ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ / Bottom Right: makeON ‘Gem Sono Therapy Relief’
Left: makeON ‘ONFACE,’ Amorepacific’s new micro-LED mask, making its debut at IFA 2025/ Top right: makeON ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ / Bottom Right: makeON ‘Gem Sono Therapy Relief’

Making its global debut at IFA, ONFACE is designed to deliver consistent, even light across the face through 3,770 ultra-thin micro surface-emitting LEDs. With its single-panel LED design and flexible, lightweight materials, the mask fits closely with facial contours for maximum effectiveness. ONFACE’s ex vivo test results confirmed that elastin in the skin’s deeper layers increased by up to 1,690%[1], while also demonstrating comprehensive improvements in skin condition, including visibly reduced pore volume, refined texture, and greater skin density. The product is scheduled for official launch in Korea in October 2025.

The company’s Beauty Hub booth will also showcase makeON’s latest beauty devices – the ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ and ‘Gem Sono Therapy Relief.’ Skin Light Therapy 3S, a smart beauty device launched in March, analyzes skin condition in just three seconds and provides personalized care solutions. Backed by Amorepacific’s 80 years of expertise and cutting-edge technology, the device drew strong attention at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Gem Sono Therapy Relief, launched in April, is a gentle, low-irritant[2] device that utilizes ultrasonic vibrations at a frequency of three million cycles per second. Equipped with Amorepacific’s proprietary ‘Infinity Sono Tech,’ it helps the absorption of active ingredients deep into the skin.

“Unveiling makeON’s ONFACE for the first time worldwide at IFA 2025 is a significant milestone for Amorepacific,” said Hyojung Joo, Head of Digital Strategy Division at Amorepacific. “We will continue to introduce innovative beauty devices that inspire new skincare routines to customers around the globe.”

makeON, Amorepacific’s beauty device brand, was established in 2011 to deliver professional skincare results at home. Based on its proprietary LHIM Technology™ (Light, Heat, Ion, and Motion), the brand offers a range of solutions including light therapy masks and ultrasonic care devices. Today, makeON is expanding globally and advancing its connected beauty ecosystem by integrating devices and services to provide more personalized skincare experiences.

[1] The rate of increase in elastin production of the product application group compared to the UVB control group: Based on human skin tissue ex vivo model test; results observed after a single 9-minute session of UVB exposure and use of ONFACE, with a subsequent three-day, once-daily application of a skin-brightening product

[2] Certified Low-Irritation Head

 

Over 250 Global Brands Converge at FLAsia 2025

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Celebrating its 20th Anniversary with New Brand Debuts, an Expanded Licensing Showcase, and FLA Awards

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) 2025, Asia’s most established platform for franchising and licensing growth, will mark its 20th edition from 18–20 September 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Organised by the Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore) and Constellar, this landmark edition is set to welcome over 4,500 attendees, more than 250 brands from over 50 countries and regions, and a dynamic mix of 60 percent first-time exhibitors alongside industry veterans.

With national pavilions from Korea and Singapore, and participation from brands across Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, the United States, and beyond, FLAsia continues to cement its role as Asia’s launchpad for brand expansion, innovation, and cross-border success.

The event officially opens on 18 September with a ceremony graced by Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, who will also present the prestigious FLA Awards 2025. Organised by the Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore), the Awards recognise outstanding brands that exemplify excellence in brand development, system scalability, and global competitiveness, reflecting the industry’s continued commitment to raising standards and propelling Singapore brands onto the international stage. See Appendix for full winners list.

Regional Outlook: Franchising & Licensing on the Rise

According to Baker McKenzie (link), Southeast Asia, India, and China remain among the top franchise growth markets, propelled by rising middle-class incomes and urbanisation. Brands are increasingly adopting to multi-unit and master franchise agreements for rapid expansion, while digital transformation from AI-powered marketing to operations automation, and customer analytics are becoming baseline requirements for scalable franchise models.

Research and Markets (link) forecasts Asia-Pacific’s fast-food sector to grow from USD 270 billion in 2024 to USD 465 billion by 2033. Global giants like McDonald’s, Domino’s, KFC, and Subway, alongside local innovators, are adapting their menus, embracing sustainable packaging, and leveraging tech-enabled formats to win over diverse consumer bases, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, where franchising offers capital-efficient expansion.

The licensing sector is also gaining momentum, with experiential retail driving growth through mall activations, pop-ups, and immersive brand experiences. Sophisticated collaborations and cross-category launches are deepening consumer engagement and opening new revenue streams, according to (link) License Global.

“FLAsia has always held a special place in Singapore’s franchising & licensing journey. It is where ideas spark, partnerships form, and businesses take their first steps toward growth. As we mark SG60, I am proud that FLAsia continues to be a trusted stage for entrepreneurs and brands to grow into the next chapter.”
– Mr Gan Shee Wen, President, Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore)

New-to-Market Concepts Debuting at FLAsia 2025

FLAsia 2025 will features a strong line-up of first-time concepts entering the market, including:

  • Bibijae – Michelin Bib Gourmand brand from Busan reimagining Korea’s iconic Bibimbap for global audiences
  • BMSmile – Playful lifestyle IP brand Wiggle Wiggle from Korea debuts in Singapore, blending bold design and vibrant creativity to inspire joy for the next generation of consumers.
  • Bobae F&B Group – Korean operator of innovative dining concepts with international ambitions
  • Crown HOF – Premium beer pub introducing slow-aged brews
  • Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC – One of the world’s most respected tea brands, showcasing its legacy of authentic Ceylon tea
  • MapleBear – Global leader in bilingual education with 65,000 students in 40 countries, offering Canadian–Singaporean programs that nurture creativity, confidence, and fluency in English and Mandarin.
  • rumeL – Singapore’s first Neapolitan-style sourdough pizza concept created with Hersing Culinary and award-winning chef Silvo Gropelli, ranked among the world’s top pizzaiolos

They join over 250 franchise brand and licensing opportunities spanning food & beverage, education, wellness, retail, and lifestyle.

“As a brand built on playful creativity, FLAsia gives us the perfect platform to showcase our Wiggle Wiggle IP to a global audience and explore new licensing partnerships across Asia and beyond.”
– Ms Lily Park, CEO, BMSmile RHQ Singapore

“Having exhibited at FLAsia before, FLAsia brings together an amazing group of people – not just casual browsers, but those genuinely interested in growth and collaboration. It’s the perfect setting to make valuable connections.”
– Mr Jeremy Hiew, Managing Director, US Pizza

Spotlight on Design: Design WAH! Showcase

Presented in partnership with Creativeans and recognised as part of Singapore Design Week 2025, the Design WAH! Showcase introduces Singapore’s rising creative talent. From original characters to product concepts and pattern prototypes, the showcase illustrates how design IP can be transformed into licensable assets across fashion, retail, F&B, education, lifestyle, and digital platforms. By connecting creativity with commerce, it underscores how design-driven ideas can evolve into scalable, sustainable ventures. See Appendix for exhibitor list.

New: FLAsia Career Fair

On 20 September, FLAsia 2025 will debut its first-ever Career Fair, presented with OOm Institute and supported by e2i, Lifelong Learning SG, and FastJobs FastGig. Going beyond recruitment, the fair emphasises upskilling and career mobility, linking talent with employers across franchising, retail, and F&B. With 10 participating companies offering valuable career opportunities, it provides jobseekers and mid-career professionals with a platform to explore meaningful roles and future-ready pathways. Aligned with SG60 celebrations, the fair underscores Singapore’s commitment to building a skilled workforce while underscoring FLAsia’s role in supporting talent development. See Appendix for the full list of participating companies.

Knowledge Arena & Chinese-Language Conference

The Knowledge Arena returns with three days of panels, workshops, and strategy-led discussions, including the inaugural Singapore-Asia Franchising Conference conducted in Mandarin. Co-organised with Asiawide Franchise Consultants and supported by BOSSES Network and other partners, this first-of-its-kind programme in Singapore caters to Mandarin-speaking business owners and investors with insights into franchising trends, financing, AI adoption, supply chain localisation, and regional expansion strategies. See Appendix for full programme highlights.

Strong Outcomes from FLAsia 2024

Exhibitors from FLAsia 2024 reported strong results:

  • EDIYA Coffee (Korea): 10 master-franchise leads and 100+ single-unit leads
  • EatPizza (Korea): One new franchisee secured with deposit; four additional prospects with signed letter of intents (LOI)
  • instaChef (Singapore): 25 high-quality leads, one-third from international markets
  • Speech Academy Asia (Singapore): 50 international leads spanning Cambodia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment (Japan): 60 leads exploring new IP collaborations

These outcomes underscore FLAsia’s proven ability to deliver market entry, cross-border expansion, and global licensing deals.

Marking its 20th anniversary, FLAsia reaffirms its position as the marketplace where creativity meets commerce, and where talent fuels the next wave of franchising and licensing success in Asia.

For the latest updates on FLAsia 2025, follow the event on Linkedin and Facebook. To attend the event, register at the FLAsia website.

About Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore)

Established in 1993, the Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore), FLA (Singapore), is a member of the World Franchise Council (WFC) and the Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC). Its mission is to nurture and advance Singapore’s franchising and licensing industry as a strategic pillar of the nation’s knowledge-based economy.

FLA (Singapore) champions the use of franchising, licensing, and branding as growth strategies for local enterprises, positioning Singapore as a vibrant regional hub for franchise and license development. Through close collaboration with government agencies and international franchise bodies, FLA (Singapore) offers targeted capability-building programmes — including WSQ-certified franchise courses and facilitates global business expansion opportunities.

With a growing membership of over 140 companies representing more than 250 dynamic brands, FLA (Singapore) is guided by a dedicated team of advisors, committee members, and staff committed to turning the franchising and licensing aspirations of Singapore-based businesses into reality. More information at www.flasingapore.org

About Constellar

Constellar is Asia’s preferred partner for convening businesses, curating ideas and creating opportunities for sustainable business growth and global impact. Based in Singapore, we curate and develop influential trade events for key industries, connecting global marketplaces in sectors such as fintech, industrial transformation and ESG. We also manage the Singapore EXPO, Singapore’s largest purpose-built venue for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). Visit Constellar.co for more information.

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FLAsia 2025 Highlights 

Direct Access to Brands Onsite

Discover new and established brands across beauty & wellness, education, food & beverage, health, and retail. Participating franchise brands include Baristart Coffee, Bibijae, Commune, Dilmah Tea, Eureka Snacks, Japanese Body Therapy, Kopi & Tarts, Karaage Honpo, Kopifellas, Kskin, Mrs Pho, Omoté, Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, rumeL, Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks, Siberian Wellness, Snap Fitness, Super Green, Swee Choon Dim Sum, Toro Fries, Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles, Yong Kang TCM Clinic, YummyTalk, and more. 

More brands can be found on the event website [Link to Full Exhibitors Listing].

Knowledge Arena: Learn What You Want, When You Want 

FLAsia’s reimagined Knowledge Arena offers modular, pick-and-pay learning, blending plenaries, workshops, roundtables, and interactive sessions. Two powerful tracks anchor the Knowledge Arena: 

Franchising Track 

  • 2025 Singapore-Asia Franchising Conference (Mandarin) – FLAsia’s first-ever Chinese-language conference, featuring strategy sessions, investor matchmaking, and market trend insights. [Link to Programme]
  • International growth panels on franchising in China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia & Australia, plus case studies from cross-border success stories. Featuring industry experts such as Albert Kong (Asiawide), Phi Van Nguyen (VFLN), Seth Phadungpisuth (Gnosis), Simon Wong (Amazen), Veronica Linda Purnamartini (AFI), Doug Downer (Franchise Ready). 
  • Workshops on franchise selection, generative AI adoption, and flexible tenancy models. 

Licensing Track 

  • Licensing 101 – Rizwi Wun, Partner at RHT Law Asia LLP, covers licensing types, agreements, and royalty structures.
  • Licensing Strategies for Market Expansion & Case Studies on Strategic panels on co-branding, joint ventures, and licensing as a gateway to new markets shared by The Walt Disney Company, COL Group (IP owner of Legend of Hei), Avex SEA (Licensing Agent of IPs such as Pokemon, Rilakkuma and Sonic The Hedgehog), BM Smile (IP owner of South Korean lifestyle brand such as Wiggle Wiggle & PETHROOM) and Paramount (licensing for Nickelodeon’s portfolio—spanning beloved kids’ brands like Paw Patrol and SpongeBob, as well as adult IPs including Mission Impossible and Emily in Paris)
  • Character and Brand Licensing In-depth session including case study showcasing successful licensing execution. 

 Link to Full Programme

Feature Zones Driving Collaboration & Innovation 

  • Licensing Village – A dedicated hub connecting intellectual property (IP) owners with businesses seeking new growth avenues. It serves as a testament that local intellectual properties are not only globally competitive, but also ripe for international partnerships and expansion. A must-visit for businesses seeking fresh, export-ready brands with regional or global appeal. Attendees can explore licensing deals, brand collaborations, and strategic partnerships, with featured exhibitors including BM Smile (Wiggle Wiggle & Pethroom), Avex Asia (Pokémon, Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, Sonic The Hedgehog, Hello Kitty, Ragnarok), Bandai Namco Video game and Toy character IPs, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and Cat & Pillar, plus emerging design talent at the Design WAH! Showcase. 
  • Design WAH! Showcase– Co-organised with Creativeans and supported by the DesignSingapore Council, this vibrant centrepiece celebrates Singapore’s rising creative talent — from a total of 13 designers from students and local polytechnics such as Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), MAGES Art, and 3dsense Media School, alongside emerging local designers. This showcase not only highlights their creative talents but also empowers young creators to commercialise their designs – positioning design as both a cultural expression and a powerful economic drive locally. Link to list of exhibitors
  • FLAsia Career Fair (20 September) – In partnership with OOm Institute and supported by e2i, Lifelong Learning SG, and FastJobs FastGig, held on Day 3 of FLAsia, this one-day talent and upskilling platform will connect jobseekers with employers across the franchising, licensing, retail, and other growth sectors. The fair will showcase 10 participating companies, providing valuable career opportunities for individuals seeking to advance in these industries.
    List of participating companies:
    1) AIA
    2) C&W Services (S)
    3) e2i Career Coaching
    4) Exceltec Property Management
    5) FastJobs
    6) Griffin HR Consultancy
    7) Kim Yew Integrated
    8) LLI-SFA
    9) OOm Pte Ltd
    10) Popeyes

FLA Awards Presentation at FLAsia 2025

The Franchising and Licensing Association Awards (FLA Awards) 2025 spotlights homegrown brands whose expansion journeys demonstrate the robust business formats, adaptable models, and strategic partnerships in growing both regionally and globally.

Awards will be presented during the FLAsia 2025 Opening Ceremony on 18 September 2025.

Winners of the FLA Awards 2025 are:

  • KC Group fastest-growing brands (Kskin and Clippers Barber)
  • Anytime Fitness
  • Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks under Snack Empire Holdings
  • Hua Cheng Education Centre
  • Mount Faber Leisure Group

OutSystems Asia-Pacific Appoints Muralee Kanagaratnam as Regional VP, Partners & Alliances to Strengthen Partner-Driven Growth

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The company is deepening investments in its partner ecosystem to unlock new enterprise opportunities in AI-powered low-code across the region.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OutSystems, a leading AI-powered low-code development platform, today announced the appointment of Muralee Kanagaratnam (MK) as Regional Vice President, Partners & Alliances for Asia-Pacific (APAC). In his role, Muralee will champion the company’s ecosystem-driven growth and partner strategy, with a focus on accelerating adoption of its AI-powered low-code platform across key markets, including Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, India, Japan, and Greater China.

Muralee Kanagaratnam, Regional Vice President, Partners & Alliances, APAC
Muralee Kanagaratnam, Regional Vice President, Partners & Alliances, APAC

This appointment comes as OutSystems accelerates its expansion across APAC, fuelled by surging enterprise demand for AI-powered low-code and agentic AI to power business transformation with mission-critical applications, agents, and core systems. Strategic partnerships are central to this growth, enabling OutSystems to scale innovation and extend its reach across diverse industries. Recent milestones include the appointment of a Regional Vice President for India to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, and the launch of operations in South Korea in September 2024, with a dedicated Country Manager to build deeper customer and partner relationships.

Drawing on over two decades of deep experience building robust partner networks and working with cloud leaders at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Schneider Electric, and Adobe, Muralee will drive collaboration with Global Systems Integrators (GSIs), consulting partners, and Systems Integrators across enterprise and public sectors, while advancing strategic technology alliances with established cloud providers.

“We are at an inflection point in how enterprises across APAC harness AI and low-code. The synergy of both technologies is democratising transformation, giving organisations a faster, more agile, and secure way to build the systems and agents that will forge the next generation of business,” said Muralee Kanagaratnam, Regional Vice President, Partners & Alliances APAC, OutSystems. “Having spent years at AWS building partner ecosystems spanning key APAC markets, I see extraordinary potential for OutSystems to help every enterprise move toward an agentic future. The energy and feedback from our recent Partner Summit reinforced this – customers need platforms that deliver rapid innovation with enterprise-grade control. Together with our partners, we have an enormous opportunity to propel this shift and drive meaningful outcomes for customers across the region.”

Muralee led the OutSystems APAC Partner Summit 2025, where the company brought together its robust partner community to chart the next phase of growth and customer innovation in the region. OutSystems is recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Low-Code and No-Code Developer Technologies 2025 Vendor Assessment, and has also been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms for the ninth consecutive year.

“We are excited to welcome Muralee to the OutSystems APAC leadership team. Strong partnerships are the foundation of creating lasting business impact, and in APAC, we are committed to building the most capable ecosystem in our industry,” said Mark Weaser, Vice President of APAC, OutSystems. “Muralee’s extensive track record in cultivating and scaling partnerships gives him a unique vantage point to steer our growth within the region’s dynamic economies. As APAC organisations increasingly embrace AI-powered low-code on their path to becoming agentic enterprises, his leadership will be pivotal in empowering partners and customers to modernise core systems, speed up the delivery of mission-critical applications, and do so with the governance and security demanded in today’s digital landscape.”

In July 2025, the company expanded its agentic AI portfolio with the Early Access Program for OutSystems Agent Workbench. Together with Mentor, these capabilities pave the way for customers to become agentic enterprises by accelerating enterprise AI innovation through the development and orchestration of custom, AI-powered applications and agents on a single platform.

Discover more about OutSystems AI-powered low-code.

About OutSystems

OutSystems is a leading AI-powered low-code development platform, empowering IT leaders with a better way to build the software that matters most. The OutSystems platform helps companies develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical applications by unifying and automating the entire software lifecycle. With OutSystems, organizations leverage gen AI to deliver software instantaneously, adapt faster to changing requirements, and reduce technical debt by building on a future-proof platform. Helping customers achieve their business goals by addressing key strategic initiatives, OutSystems delivers software up to 10x faster than traditional development. Recognized as a leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world, global brands trust OutSystems to tackle their impossible projects and turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward. Founded in 2001, the company’s network spans more than 850,000 community members, over 500 partners, and active customers in 75+ countries across 20+ industries. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

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