BANGKOK, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CP AXTRA, the operator of Asia’s leading wholesale and retail businesses — Makro and Lotus’s — based in Thailand, is accelerating its digital transformation journey as part of its commitment to shaping the future of smart retail. At the core of this vision is a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to significantly increase manpower efficiency, enabling team members to focus on higher-value, strategic tasks while driving online sales and aligning with the evolving needs of today’s consumers.

This transformation is supported by CP AXTRA’s strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global leading technology company Tencent. The collaboration, formalized earlier this year through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), combines CP AXTRA’s retail expertise with Tencent Cloud’s advanced technology solutions — setting a new benchmark for innovation in retail across Asia and beyond.

Under this partnership, CP AXTRA is deploying Tencent Cloud’s comprehensive suite of services, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), AI powered big data and database solutions, as well as advanced container management solutions such as Tencent Kubernetes Engine (TKE). These tools are instrumental in optimizing operations across more than 2,600 stores in Thailand, enabling scalable digital innovation and significant cost efficiencies.

A cornerstone of this transformation is Tencent Kubernetes Engine (TKE), which help CP AXTRA achieve elastic scaling, enabling IT infrastructure to adapt dynamically to fluctuating business demands. Complementing this, AI-driven innovations are revolutionizing inventory management and sales forecasting, laying the foundation for a more intelligent, responsive retail ecosystem.

As part of its digital expansion, CP AXTRA has also officially launched its Weixin/WeChat Mini Program, offering a seamless shopping experience for Chinese-speaking consumers across Asia. The Mini Program allows customers to explore and purchase a curated selection of Thai products directly from their smartphones, without needing to travel — making “Thailand to your hands” a reality. From everyday essentials to local favorites, all products are delivered with CP AXTRA’s trusted quality and service.

This initiative underscores CP AXTRA’s ambition to provide a cross-border lifestyle shopping experience that blends reliable Thai sourcing with the speed and convenience expected by modern consumers in China and across the region.

Chen Rui, Vice President of International Business and Managing Director for Southeast Asia at Tencent Cloud, said, “We are honored to partner with CP AXTRA on their transformative journey toward smart retail. By combining Tencent Cloud’s advanced AI and cloud infrastructure with CP AXTRA’s deep industry expertise, we are helping to solve complex challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth. Our solutions, such as the Tencent Kubernetes Engine, are enabling CP AXTRA to scale dynamically, optimize operations, and achieve significant cost efficiencies across thousands of stores. Together, we are setting a new standard for digital innovation in the retail sector and demonstrating the immense potential of cloud technology to drive sustainable business success.”

Tarin Thaniyavarn, Group Chief Technology & Data Officers and Group Chief E-Commerce Officer, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, added, “At CP AXTRA, we are committed to redefining the future of retail in Southeast Asia through bold innovation and strategic partnerships. Our digital transformation roadmap is not just about adopting new technologies—it’s about empowering our people and creating smarter, more agile operations that benefit both our customers and our teams. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and working closely with Tencent Cloud, we are reducing repetitive workloads, enabling our employees to focus on higher-value tasks, and setting ambitious targets for online growth. This partnership is a testament to our dedication to sustainable, technology-driven progress and our vision to lead the region into a new era of smart retail.”

This partnership is more than a technological upgrade — it represents a transformative redefinition of customer experiences and retail innovation. By addressing key challenges in scalability, AI integration, and infrastructure optimization, CP AXTRA is strengthening its position as a retail tech leader in Asia. With Tencent Cloud’s proven global footprint, serving over 10,000 clients across over 80 countries, this alliance also further cements Tencent Cloud’s position as the trusted cloud partner for enterprises driving digital innovations worldwide.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

About CP AXTRA

CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, is an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, Makro and Lotus’s. The Company is based in Thailand, with operation across 10 countries. CP AXTRA is committed to fulfilling people’s lives with good health, love, joy, and well-being, by providing solutions and meeting customers’ daily needs with technology, innovation, and operational excellence.

With over 30 years of retail experience, CP AXTRA is a trusted partner for both B2B and B2C customers, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. Today, it manages over 2,600 offline stores in Thailand and Asia, with strong online presence.

ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Berlin Heals Holding AG, a MedTech company, is developing a novel treatment to reverse remodel and recover from Heart Failure. After a successful First-In-Human study in 2019 followed by sustaining long-term results and a successful Randomized Controlled Trial completed in 2024, the company has been developing a new approach to implant the device less invasively in an outpatient cardiac cath lab procedure.

The implant consists of two electrodes connected to an implantable generator that provides constant direct microcurrent across the diseased heart. This constant DC current reduces inflammation and reverse remodels the heart, which has been shown in previous studies to improve cardiac function and reduce symptoms.

After completing a successful A1 fundraising round earlier this year, the company was able to advance testing and development of this new approach and initiate a new First-In-Man study called the CMIC-III trial. This study will implant 10 patients in an open label evaluation where the leads are placed less invasively allowing for faster recovery and more clinicians and hospitals to access the therapy.

This new A2 funding round will support the completion of this study, preparation for future double blinding studies and further testing and documentation for an eventual FDA Investigational Device Exemption study submission.

“We are grateful for the continued and long-term support from our internal investors and welcome our new investors to the journey,” said John Brumfield, Chief Executive Officer, Berlin Heals Holding AG. “Over 10 years ago, we set off on a mission to reshape the heart failure market, and our early results put us on the path to make that vision a reality. This new funding round will help accelerate our development to bring this new treatment to the millions of heart failure patients around the world.”

Marko Bagaric, Co-Founder and Member of the Board, Berlin Heals Holding AG comments: “It has been our vision from the beginning to not just mask the symptoms of this terrible disease, but actually reverse and remodel the heart back to a healthier state. The clinical results we have seen from our first studies have exceeded our original expectation. With this new approach of implanting in the outpatient cath lab and no longer requiring invasive surgery, we will be able to reach a much larger patient population.”

Berlin Heals Holding AG is a Swiss joint-stock company founded in 2014. The company has developed a revolutionary implantable device called “C-MIC” (Cardiac Microcurrent). The device is under investigation and will be evaluated by CE regulatory authorities for approval. Recently the C-MIC system received a Breakthrough Device Designation and was selected to be part of the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) with the FDA.

BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LaserPecker, a leading innovator of portable laser engravers, today announced the upcoming launch of its latest product, the LaserPecker LX2. Set to make its official debut at IFA ShowStoppers on September 4, the LX2 is designed to redefine high-efficiency batch processing and large-format laser cutting and engraving on a desktop scale.

Marking the company’s strategic expansion beyond portable engravers, the LX2 is engineered to support everyone from crafters launching side businesses to entrepreneurs scaling their SMBs. By eliminating traditional complexity and high costs, it delivers fast, professional-grade results on both large-scale and batch projects—turning creative ambition into profit with effortless efficiency.

Raising the Standard for Small Businesses

For years, professionals, home entrepreneurs and small business owners have been held back by machines that are either too limited to scale or too complex to operate efficiently. The LX2 raises the standard by balancing industrial-grade performance and user-friendly operation, making it the ideal choice for businesses seeking to expand production capacity with ease.

With a blazing hyperspeed of 1000mm/s and a maximum acceleration of 10,000 mm/s², the LX2 outperforms traditional 600mm/s systems, increasing efficiency by more than 50% in both batch and large-format applications. Featuring dual alignment options — a high-resolution 12MP camera and advanced Point-to-Shape positioning — the LX2 ensures flawless registration and consistent results, making batch processing 20% faster.

An Efficiency Revolution in One Powerful System

The LX2 redefines productivity for growing businesses by uniting batch customization, high-efficiency cutting, and multi-laser versatility into one streamlined system. Its modular design—featuring interchangeable 20W, 40W and 60W diode laser units plus 2W infrared laser, enables seamless transitions from fine engraving to deep cutting across an extensive range of materials. From 22mm wood to 15mm acrylic and 0.5mm stainless steel, the LX2 handles diverse projects with ease. By consolidating complex workflows into a safe, fully enclosed system, it helps businesses minimize waste, accelerate turnaround, and scale production effortlessly—all while achieving professional outcomes without the steep learning curve or cost of traditional industrial machine.

A Proven Innovator

Founded in 2017, LaserPecker has grown from a startup to a global leader with over 200,000 users worldwide. Known for its portable engraver series LP1 through LP5, LaserPecker has consistently championed creativity through compact, powerful, and user-friendly devices. The LX2 marks a bold step into the professional desktop space, extending the company’s mission: “Let Your Creativity Fly.”

Availability

The LaserPecker LX2 will officially launch at IFA ShowStoppers on September 4, 2025. Customers can place deposits on the official website beginning the same day, with a special launch offer running until September 15, after which pricing returns to standard levels. The LX2 will be available exclusively through www.laserpecker.net. 

About LaserPecker

LaserPecker is a leading provider of portable and professional laser engraving solutions. Since 2017, the company has focused on delivering innovative, easy-to-use, and powerful laser machines that empower creators, designers, and small businesses worldwide.

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BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Hefei, the capital of East China’s Anhui province, is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, while embracing its profound cultural heritage and advancing sustainable development.

A group of young international influencers from the United States, France, Canada, and Yemen took part in a three-day immersive tour of the city from Aug 27-29.

Luogang Park, one of the world’s largest urban parks, impressed the influencers with its vast scale. After visiting a helicopter base here, some expressed a desire to view the park from the air someday.

Hefei’s ecological progress has touched the influencers a lot. Visits were made to Shibalianwei Ecological Wetland, Hefei Binhu National Forest Park, Hefei Thermal Power Binhu Science City Energy Station and Hudaying Sewage Treatment Plant, where environmental protection efforts are strengthened and advanced pollution control measures are implemented.

”I’m super impressed by Hefei’s natural beauty. The air is so fresh, and there’s greenery all around,” said Alexandra Ogden, a Canadian travel blogger with 200,000 followers.

Bradley Johnson from the United States, who now teaches at the University of Science and Technology of China, shared his perspective as a resident: ”Hefei is my home right now. There are a lot of great park areas and places for me to be and enjoy – it’s a very livable city. The wastewater treatment technology here is also impressive and efficient.”

Cultural experiences were also highlighted, with a trip to the Tongqinglou Catering, Anhui New East Cuisine Institute, and an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine.

Their visit to Xingfuba, or ”happiness” subway station on Aug 28, coincided with Qixi Festival. Couples were tying the knot there, allowing the international guests to share in the festive atmosphere.

”I’ve heard back in 2024 that the Hefei population has reached 10 million people and half of that are the younger generation under 35. Now Hefei is a rich technology hub. I hope more people will come to Hefei to develop that and start their lives here,” said Douglas Dueno, a foreign expert at China Daily Website.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai, September 24–26, 2025 – Stand 1D402

Rosti Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., part of the Rosti Group, will highlight its expanding medical device capabilities at MedTec China 2025, showcasing advanced medical injection moulding, turnkey assembly, and innovative prototyping solutions that meet the most stringent international medical standards.

Pioneering Medical Device Manufacturing

As a trusted CDMO partner, Rosti delivers end-to-end solutions—from concept to commercialization. Leveraging deep industry experience, regulatory expertise, and a strong commitment to sustainability, Rosti has become a reliable partner for global customers seeking speed, quality, and compliance.

Rosti’s capabilities span medical injection moulding, assembly, packaging, sterilization, overseas documentation, and regulatory consulting—enabling seamless market entry for international clients. The company operates under a robust quality and compliance framework aligned with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, ISO 14971, and MDR requirements, ensuring every product meets the highest global standards for safety and performance.

Strengthening Capabilities for Growth

To meet the surge in medical business, Rosti has approved an expanded 500m² ISO Class 8 cleanroom, to be completed in February 2026. This investment underscores Rosti’s commitment to supporting both new and existing customers with scalable and compliant medical production capacity in China.

Technovation and Sustainability at the Core

Rosti will also demonstrate how its Technovation program—spanning rapid prototyping, digital simulation, and sustainable material solutions—creates measurable value for customers. Sustainability remains a cornerstone of Rosti’s global strategy, with initiatives in emission reduction, renewable energy, zero waste, and eco-design integrated into all facilities.

Industry Insights from Rosti Experts

At the Plastic Moulding Technology in Medical Device Manufacturing Forum, Ms. Ke Rong, Operations & Quality Director of Rosti Medical Solutions, will speak on September 24 (2:00–2:30PM). Her presentation will focus on making medical device development faster, more sustainable, and fully compliant with international health and safety standards.

Partnership for Complete Solutions

Rosti will also showcase its collaboration with Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC, UK). By combining IDC’s award-winning design expertise with Rosti’s rapid prototyping and high-volume manufacturing, customers gain a one-stop solution for innovative, cost-effective, and schedule-critical medical device programs.

About Rosti Group

Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, Rosti Group is a global technology-led injection moulder and CDMO, serving leading companies in the medical, packaging, consumer appliances, and business machines sectors. The Group employs 3,200 people across 8 production facilities in Europe and Asia.

For more information, visit: www.rosti.com 

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Amy Bao
Marketing Manager, Rosti Asia
E-mail: suaajb@rosti.com