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Great Place To Work Announces the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia™ List

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Celebrating the voices of 7.5 million employees across Asia and the Middle East

HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, today announced the 2025 Best Workplaces in AsiaTM  list. Drawn from confidential survey data representing over 3.2 million employee voices and 7.5 million workplace experiences, this year’s list highlights organizations that are leading the way in trust, innovation, values, and leadership.

This year, the list recognizes companies across two categories: Small & Medium workplaces with 50-499 employees, and Large workplaces with 500+ employees. A total of 915 national rankings across 16 Asian countries are featured, showcasing the diverse and high-performing workplaces across the region.

The ranking also highlights companies excelling at creating a For All™ workplace experience where every employee, regardless of role or background, feels included and valued. Compared to the typical workplace in Asia, employees at the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia are far more likely to describe their experience as positive and supportive. These organizations demonstrate that high levels of trust empower companies to innovate and adapt even in times of disruption such as the rise of generative AI.

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Asia,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work®. “These leading companies are proving that great workplaces don’t just benefit employees – they strengthen communities, fuel economic growth, and help create a better world for all.”

“Southeast Asia continues to showcase resilience and ingenuity amid global shifts,” said Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ. “The organizations on this year’s Best Workplaces in Asia list represent the very best of the region – companies that are not only growing but also fostering trust, inclusion, and innovation at scale. These exemplary workplaces demonstrate that investing in culture is key to thriving in a rapidly changing world.

Explore the full list here: Best Workplaces in Asia™ 2025 List. 

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About the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia List 

Great Place To Work selected the 2025 Best Workplaces in Asia List by surveying over 3.2 million employees across multiple countries in Asia and the Middle East. The responses represent the experience of more than 7.5 million employees across the region.

To be considered, companies must first be identified as outstanding in their local region by appearing on one or more of our Best Workplaces Lists in Bahrain, Greater China (including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Vietnam during 2024 or early 2025. Companies in the small and medium category must have 50 to 499 employees. Companies in the large category have 500 or more.

About Great Place To Work 

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces List. 

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TECNO and DXOMARK Jointly Launch World’s First Fully Automated Imaging Lab

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CHONGQING, China, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TECNO, a global AI-driven innovative technology brand, and imaging authority DXOMARK today jointly unveiled the world’s first fully automated imaging laboratory in Chongqing – The TECNO DXOMARK Joint Imaging Laboratory.

This pioneering laboratory is the first to implement DXOMARK’s advanced DXOMARK Camera V6 testing automated lab solutions, establishing a new scientific benchmark for smartphone imaging and accelerating the global shift towards more inclusive, precise and standardized camera technology through automation.


“The TECNO DXOMARK Joint Imaging Laboratory illustrates our shared ambition to lead the way for imaging innovation and smartphone performance reaching even greater heights,” stated DXOMARK CEO Frédéric Guichard. “By combining our scientific expertise with advanced automated lab capabilities, we provide TECNO with a fully automated laboratory that delivers efficiency, precision, and comprehensive evaluations at the core of their development process.”

“As the world’s first fully automated lab implementing the Camera V6 standard, this partnership fundamentally transforms objective imaging evaluation,” added Fanyi Zhou, Head of Imaging Quality Lab. “It dramatically accelerates our imaging innovation pipeline, enabling more authentic and inclusive experiences for global users.”

Core Innovations: Precision Automation, Inclusive Imaging and Customized Evaluation

The TECNO DXOMARK Joint Imaging Laboratory establishes a new imaging evaluation standard through three integrated technological breakthroughs: fully automated testing, multidimensional skin tone adaptation, and intelligent regional customization.

Its revolutionary precision automation system implements robotic arms for micron-level positioning accuracy, fully automated chart switching, and AI-controlled environmental simulation. This system executes complete testing workflows without human intervention, from initial calibration to final report generation. As the world’s first facility to implement DXOMARK’s Camera V6 laboratory objectives setups, it sets unprecedented benchmarks for testing efficiency, consistency, and objectivity.

Building on this automated foundation, the facility features comprehensive inclusive imaging evaluation with 3D head model and scientifically calibrated 2D color charts representing global skin tone diversity. This system enables precise calibration of color science and texture reproduction across the full spectrum of human complexions.


These capabilities converge to enable intelligent region-specific customization, generating tailored evaluation protocols that adapt to diverse market preferences. For instance, the system enhances exposure calibration for African markets where users prefer brighter images, and optimizes noise reduction algorithms for Southeast Asia where night shot clarity is critical. This granular approach provides actionable insights for localized algorithm optimization, accelerating the development of imaging technologies that genuinely resonate with global users across different regions.

Strategic Integration: From Lab to Global Roadmap

Strategically, TECNO is integrating the lab’s capabilities into its imaging innovation roadmap. This integration powers continuous algorithm evolution fueled by multi-skin-tone data and drives the development of highly adaptive intelligent imaging solutions tailored for diverse global markets. This ongoing innovation, driven by TECNO’s Stop At Nothing ethos, pushes the boundaries of smartphone imaging towards a universally inclusive future.

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About TECNO

TECNO is an innovative, Al-driven technology brand with a presence in over 70 markets across five continents. Committed to transforming the digital experience in global emerging markets, TECNO relentlessly pursues the perfect integration of contemporary aesthetic design with the latest technologies and artificial intelligence. Today, TECNO offers a comprehensive ecosystem of Al-powered products, including smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, tablets, smart gaming devices, the HiOS operating system, and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing,” TECNO continues to pioneer the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and Al-driven experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and brightest futures. For more information, please visit TECNO’s official site: www.tecno-mobile.com.

NIA Advances Strategic Plan to Empower Thai Innovation Businesses with Knowledge, Funding, and Global Networks to Drive Thai Innovation onto the World Stage

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2025 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), or NIA, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), reaffirms its role as the “Focal Conductor of Innovation” in steering Thailand towards its ambition of becoming an “Innovation Nation” under the vision ‘NIA… Leading Thailand to Innovation Nation.’

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA)
Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA)

The agency has announced significant achievements in driving Thai innovation businesses towards global competitiveness through its ‘4G’ strategy: Groom, Grant, Growth, and Global. NIA now moves forward with new objectives: to foster innovations that deliver tangible positive impacts on the economy and society, supported by a strong innovation ecosystem. This includes financial support, the development of entrepreneurial capabilities, access to innovation infrastructure, and adaptation to the ongoing volatility of the global economic and social landscape.

The goal is to strengthen Thai entrepreneurs and create opportunities for them to expand their investments both domestically and internationally.

Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) (NIA), stated that Thailand’s innovation businesses hold several inherent strengths: from the readiness of national policies and infrastructure to the ability to blend culture and technology into creative products and services, leveraging diverse natural resources and the growing regional market that continues to attract foreign investors.

These factors have given Thai start-ups and SMEs the opportunity for exponential growth. As Thailand’s Focal Conductor of Innovation, NIA stands ready to link with partners both in Thailand and overseas to promote and support innovation-driven businesses across all dimensions, guided by the 4G framework: Groom: nurturing and developing innovation capability; Grant: providing financial support; Growth: creating opportunities to expand markets and access funding; and Global: propelling Thai innovations onto the international stage.

Over the past year, under the ‘Groom’ dimension, NIA has accelerated capability building through 16 innovation training programs delivered by NIA Academy, engaging more than 40,000 participants across youth, entrepreneurs, organizations, and emerging leaders. The agency has also promoted start-up development through the Thailand League Start-up Program, engaging over 250 teams from 50 universities nationwide, equipping students with entrepreneurial skills and perspectives to prepare them for the real-world start-up journey.

For start-ups, SMEs, and social enterprises looking to further develop and commercialize their innovations, NIA provides financial support under the ‘Grant’ dimension. This is structured into national development innovation funding and area-based innovation funding, supported by nine mechanisms designed to meet target group needs: Open innovation; Mission-driven innovation programs; Development of standards for innovation businesses; Partial interest support to enhance liquidity; Scaling regional innovation to wider markets; Innovation advisory services; Business expansion support; the ‘Good Innovation, No Interest’ initiative; and Co-funding and investment support, connecting entrepreneurs with public and private capital sources.

As of August, NIA has already supported 254 innovation projects this year, with funding exceeding 397 million baht.

In the ‘Growth’ dimension, NIA prioritizes expanding market access and funding opportunities both domestically and internationally, particularly in Thailand’s high-potential industries. To this end, the agency has developed acceleration programs for five priority sectors: agriculture, food, medical and healthcare, energy and environment, and tourism/soft power/society.

In 2026, NIA aims to accelerate growth for 100 start-ups, targeting innovation-driven revenues of 1 billion baht and attracting an additional 2 billion baht in investment. The agency also continues to highlight and disseminate success stories through the Nil Mangkorn (Blue Dragon) Project, now in its third year. Cohorts 1 and 2 of the projects have enabled more than 40 Thai innovation brands to achieve average revenue growth of 3.4 times, equivalent to an economic impact of over 530 million baht.

NIA also positions itself as a global start-up hub, providing services for both Thai start-ups aiming to expand overseas and foreign start-ups seeking to establish businesses in Thailand. Under the ‘Global’ dimension, support ranges from consultancy, market access, and investment facilitation to smart visas and tax measures. Thai start-ups with potential are guided into global markets through international market linkages, partnerships, and overseas business matching activities in countries such as the United States, Sweden, Finland, Qatar, China, Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. To strengthen these efforts, NIA has also introduced programs to elevate innovation-based enterprises into international markets, including: Corporate Spark: fostering business matching with international start-ups possessing distinctive technologies or services; Global Market Link: creating opportunities to connect and expand markets overseas; and Global Investment Link: enhancing capabilities to attract investment from foreign investors.

Dr. Krithpaka added, “Looking ahead to 2026, NIA identifies four global innovation trends that will shape opportunities and challenges for Thai start-ups and SMEs alike. These are: (1) Technology trends such as AI, IoT, and automation; (2) Environmental trends, including alternative energy, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction; (3) Geopolitical trends, covering resource allocation, conflict situations affecting global supply chains, and trade tariffs between Thailand and the United States, all of which demand adaptability from Thai industry and entrepreneurs; and (4) Demographic trends, particularly the shrinking proportion of the working-age population, which will affect economic structures, productivity, health welfare, and demand for goods and services. These present both challenges and opportunities for Thai SMEs and start-ups to adapt and tap into new business prospects arising from such shifts.”

In response, NIA has outlined three flagship projects aligned with MHESI policy priorities: (1) the development of Thailand as a regional medical hub; (2) the application of agri-tech and agri-innovation by start-ups; and (3) the acceleration of deep-tech innovation enterprises. Additionally, NIA is advancing the NIA Innovation Journey & Dashboard 2026, a national database system consolidating information on innovation-based entrepreneurs, supported products and services, and growth trajectories. This platform will enable analysis of innovation dynamics to guide future policy direction and support mechanisms.

Dr. Krithpaka concluded that “NIA remains firmly committed to promoting and supporting innovations that deliver positive impacts on both the economy and society – what we call Impactful Innovation. This will serve as a driving force to propel Thailand towards becoming a true ‘Innovation Nation’ recognized on the global stage.”

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CNA-Featured Mindset Coach Sharanya V Tackles Parenthood, Marriage & Identity Amid Singapore’s Mental Health Push

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With mental health now on Singapore’s national agenda, efforts are underway to shift support into the community and reduce over-medicalisation. Recently featured by CNA Lifestyle, mindset coach and counsellor Sharanya V contributes to this conversation by addressing the everyday emotional pressures of parenthood, marriage and identity.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sharanya V, a Singapore-based mindset coach and mental health counsellor, was recently featured by CNA Lifestyle as one of eight best podcasts for women in Singapore for her show The Parenting Revival Podcast. The recognition comes as mental health moves up Singapore’s national agenda, with a growing focus on its spectrum and on supporting those experiencing concerns or symptoms outside of diagnosed illness.

From CNA Recognition to a Broader Mission

When COVID-19 placed mental health firmly on the global radar, it became clear that support needed to reach beyond diagnoses and clinical settings. In Singapore, where awareness is growing that mental health is a spectrum, Sharanya V created a space for non-clinical, human-centred guidance. With over 15 years of cross-cultural experience, her counselling and coaching address the pressures of parenthood, marriage, and identity. Recently featured by CNA Lifestyle for The Parenting Revival Podcast, her services now reach clients in Singapore, the UK, and Australia through in-person and virtual sessions.

Confronting Pressures in Singapore’s Mental Health Landscape

Shaping Singapore’s evolving mental health conversation is the recognition that rising academic expectations and a high-performance work culture can leave parents neglecting their own well-being, adding strain to family relationships. National surveys also point to increasing burnout among working adults, while statistics show the highest divorce rates among couples married for five to ten years. These trends highlight the mounting pressure on both individuals and partnerships. In response, the government is moving mental health care away from hospital-based intervention towards community-anchored, non-medicalised support—underscoring the growing need for accessible, everyday resources that address both diagnosed conditions and the broader emotional challenges of daily life.

Sharanya V’s practice mirrors this shift, combining coaching and counselling in a non-clinical, personalised format to strengthen resilience in parenting, marriage, and identity. She works with clients who may appear outwardly composed yet face hidden pressures, offering structured 1:1 support, real-time guidance, and free resources including email mini coaching, expert tutorials, and The Parenting Revival Podcast, featured by CNA Lifestyle — a platform for informing and inspiring the modern woman — for its relatable mental health discussions.

In continuing her work, Sharanya V remains a trusted presence in Singapore’s mental wellness space, supporting individuals, couples, and parents through a spectrum of everyday emotional challenges. With an approach that blends psychological insight and practical guidance, she continues to champion community-based, non-clinical support—reinforcing the importance of normalising emotional well-being as an integral part of how people live, connect, and thrive.

About Sharanya V:

Sharanya V is a mindset coach and mental health counsellor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and parents. Her work focuses on emotional resilience, clarity, and daily well-being through coaching, counselling, and podcasting. She offers a grounded, non-clinical approach to help clients reconnect with themselves and live with intention. For more information, please visit: https://www.sharanyav.com/

Tencent Cloud Recognized as a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service for Third Consecutive Year

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HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gartner® recently released its 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) report. Tencent Cloud was the only Chinese company named and has been recognized as a “Challenger” in the Magic Quadrant for CPaaS for the third consecutive year. In particular, Tencent Cloud secured the highest position in Ability to Execute across the Asia-Pacific region while edging closer to the Leaders quadrant in the “Completeness of Vision” dimension. 

Continuous Innovation Driving Industry Leadership

Earlier, Gartner® released its Market Share: Platform as a Service, Worldwide, 2024 report, where Tencent Cloud secured the highest market share in the Asia-Pacific region for CPaaS market by revenue. This inclusion in the latest Magic Quadrant™ report further reinforces Tencent Cloud’s position as a leading global CPaaS provider, underscoring its international competitiveness in technological strength, innovation capabilities, and customer value delivery. 

Comprehensive CPaaS Offerings and AI-Powered Advancements

Tencent Cloud was recognized for its deep and versatile capabilities, anchored by its industry-leading CPaaS matrices, which include key solutions such as Tencent Real-Time Communication (TRTC), Chat, and Tencent Cloud Contact Center (TCCC). These solutions are designed to provide robust, scalable audio & video communication capabilities for a variety of industries.

Tencent Cloud CPaaS product portfolio
Tencent Cloud CPaaS product portfolio

Tencent Cloud’s advancements in AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) have also gained notable progress. Its CPaaS products integrate AI to deliver innovations that enhance conversational AI applications, human-machine interaction, and digital transformation efforts across industries.

Tencent Real-Time Communication offers a one-stop solution for audio and video capture, processing, transmission, and cloud-based AI services. With features like millisecond-level real-time response, dual-speaker interruption handling, AI noise reduction, real-time subtitles, and robust performance in weak networks, TRTC empowers enterprises to deploy conversational AI applications with ease. The platform consistently achieves global end-to-end latency of under 300 milliseconds, ensuring seamless user experiences.

Chat supports chatbot functionality, FAQ systems, and human customer service plugins, serving over 200,000 enterprises globally. Additionally, enterprises can integrate large language models to develop AI-powered applications. Notably, Yuewen Group utilized Chat to create the virtual social app “Dreamland Island”, where users personalize AI companions for engaging, interactive reading experiences.

TCCC is transforming customer engagement with AI, integrating voice, chat, and video into a single platform for seamless, end-to-end journeys. With cutting-edge AI and end-to-end latency as low as 1 second, it enhances efficiency and provides valuable insights for smarter decisions. Built with security and compliance in mind, TCCC offers a trusted foundation for businesses to connect with customers effectively and confidently.

Tencent Cloud recently launched its AIoT 2.0 product solution, offering users out-of-the-box multimodal capabilities that combine both software and hardware. These include the voice agent TWeTalk and the video agent TWeSee, along with device access management, messaging, and full-chain audio and video communication capabilities from the AIoT foundational platform, delivering a one-stop, end-to-end service for users while also supporting the global expansion of smart hardware. Leveraging AI technologies and years of technical expertise, AIoT 2.0 has built a more intelligent, multimodal connectivity network, enabling seamless interaction between people, devices, and systems.

Tencent Cloud Continues to Strengthen Its Global Service Capabilities

Tencent Cloud, powered by its robust and reliable infrastructure network alongside advanced technological capabilities, has effectively supported users across industries such as gaming, conferencing, education, and social media. By enabling rapid scaling of communication needs, Tencent Cloud has helped clients uncover new growth opportunities across diverse countries and regions. In line with this expanding support, Tencent Cloud’s primary market is the Asia Pacific region, it has begun broadening its presence into markets outside of Asia Pacific.

TRTC has significantly enhanced its global audio & video services, achieving an impressive average end-to-end transmission latency of less than 300 milliseconds and a packet loss recovery rate exceeding 80%. These advancements ensure a smooth and ultra-low-latency experience for users worldwide. In addition, TRTC has introduced tailored audio & video solutions on its independent overseas platforms, catering to diverse scenarios such as Live, Call, Chat, and Beauty AR. These offerings provide powerful support for enterprises seeking to rapidly scale and strengthen their presence in international markets.

Chat continues to strengthen its overseas transmission network with advanced global acceleration services, delivering solutions that not only comply with international standards but also adapt to the preferences and usage habits of global users. Monthly active users (MAUs) of the platform have now surpassed 100 million globally.

Meanwhile, TCCC is fast-tracking its internationalization efforts by establishing independent overseas data centers. By utilizing a globally distributed network of nodes, TCCC offers international customer contact services with exceptional connectivity, reliability, and security. Its omni-channel and multimedia communication capabilities seamlessly integrate into business systems, supporting the use of proprietary international voice numbers, enabling businesses to quickly establish efficient global contact centers.

Currently, Tencent Cloud serves a wide array of industries, including gaming, live streaming, cross-border e-commerce, finance, and more, becoming a trusted choice by companies expanding internationally and local enterprises pursuing growth in overseas markets. Key clients include Ryde, a ride-hailing platform in Singapore; Nexon, a gaming leader in the Asia-Pacific region; MIXCHANNEL, a prominent live streaming platform in Japan; BeLive, a streaming service provider in Singapore; Allo Bank, a digital bank in Indonesia; and Boomplay, a music streaming platform in Africa. Tencent Cloud has delivered comprehensive, reliable, and user-friendly audio & video communication solutions, empowering these enterprises in their international business expansion efforts.

As intelligent CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) continues to advance, the integration of “AI + Media Services” has emerged as a pivotal driver for enterprises to deepen and broaden their business capabilities. Looking forward, Tencent Cloud is committed to further enhancing its products and solutions while working closely with global partners to drive the innovative application of CPaaS technologies across diverse industry scenarios. These efforts aim to deliver significant momentum for digital transformation and innovation on a global scale.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Communications Platform as a Service, 21 July 2025
Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Communications Platform as a Service, 29 July 2025
Gartner, Market Share: Platform as a Service, Worldwide, 2024, 29 May 2025
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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.

Lao National Arrested in Boston After Child Molestation Conviction

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Viroth Phannavong, a 58-year-old sexual predator from Laos (left) and Edilzar Mazariegos, a 36-year-old sexual predator from Guatemala (right) arrested by ICE Boston accused of crimes against children in Massachusetts, Rhode Island in Late August 2025. (Photo credit: Ken Paiva)

On 20 August, the United States immigration authorities arrested 58-year-old Viroth Phannavong in Boston, concluding a long legal battle following his conviction for child molestation in Rhode Island. 

A Lao national who was living unlawfully in the United States, Viroth is now facing deportation. He remains in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Viroth had been found guilty on three counts of first-degree child molestation involving his former girlfriend’s daughter in Providence. 

During his trial, he submitted an unauthenticated map of his previous residence, which the judge excluded from evidence. After the conviction, he appealed for a new trial, but the motion was denied. The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the ruling, citing the lower court’s proper evaluation of both evidence and witness credibility.

His arrest formed part of a broader ICE operation that targeted individuals convicted of serious or violent crimes. 

The Department of Homeland Security described the men as the “worst of the worst”, citing the severity of their offences as grounds for immediate removal. All five individuals now await deportation proceedings.

These arrests are part of a larger immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump, who returned to office in January 2025 with a renewed pledge to intensify removals of criminal migrants. 

Since then, deportations have increased sharply, not only targeting those with criminal convictions, but also long-term residents with deep roots in American society.

In July, five individuals, including one Lao national, were deported to Eswatini under the administration’s third-country deportation policy. 

Two months earlier, in May, eight others were removed to South Sudan. Among them was Thongxay Nilakout, a Lao man who had spent nearly 30 years in prison after killing a German tourist and injuring her husband in Los Angeles at the age of 17. 

Though released in 2023, Thongxay was later ordered deported.

Since Trump’s return to power, more than 4,800 Lao-Americans have been placed on deportation lists, marking one of the most extensive removals of Southeast Asian migrants in U.S. history. 

One of the most widely publicised cases occurred on 6 March, when ICE deported Ma Yang, a 37-year-old Hmong-American mother of five. Born in a Thai refugee camp following the Lao civil war, Yang had been brought to Milwaukee as an infant and lived there her entire life.

Event Captions And Video Search Bring Evolving Intelligence To Arlo Secure Subscribers

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Smarter experiences, automatically. Stay equipped with the latest AI-driven features.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2025 – Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading innovator in smart home security, is thrilled to announce Arlo Secure 6, the next generation of Arlo’s industry-leading home security subscription service. Arlo Secure 6 has introduced several new AI-driven enhancements – Event Captions and Video Search – designed to make home security smarter, faster, and more accessible than ever. While Event Captions are available now, Video Search is coming soon, bringing powerful new ways to find and review footage with ease.

Arlo Secure 6 expands on the previously introduced Person Recognition, Vehicle Recognition, Custom Detection and Advanced Audio Detection capabilities to add Event Captions and Video Search. These intelligent features mark a major step forward in how users interact with and extract value from their security footage. They empower users to instantly find and understand what’s happening in their homes or businesses, without having to sift through hours of footage.

Event captions: A smart summary of every moment

Arlo’s new event caption feature generates concise and accurate descriptions of motion detected events. Whether it’s a person walking up the driveway or a package being delivered, users can gain a quick understanding of the camera’s footage without needing to view the video itself.

Video search: Find what you are looking for, fast

This new functionality enables users to quickly locate their desired event by searching with keywords, descriptions, or specific time ranges, eliminating the need to manually sift through your video library and ensuring the most relevant moments can be identified and shared. Users can also search using natural language – simply describe the event you’re interested in, and Arlo will find the corresponding recording.

Arlo understands that modern security isn’t just about recording what happens, it’s about making sense of it, fast. With the introduction of AI-powered Event Captions and Video Search, Arlo Secure 6 goes beyond traditional surveillance to deliver context, clarity, and control in real time. By combining intelligent detection with intuitive search capabilities, Arlo is empowering users to interact with their security footage more efficiently and meaningfully than ever before. And as part of Arlo’s commitment to delivering ongoing value, these upgrades reflect Arlo’s continued effort to enhance the quality of its service at no additional cost to consumers. Arlo’s Secure 6 AI-driven enhancements are more than an update; it’s a smarter, faster, more intuitive way to stay connected to what matters most.

Arlo’s Event Caption feature is available now for new and existing users* through the Arlo Secure app. Video Search will roll out in the coming months. A 30-day trial of Arlo Secure Plus is included with the purchase of select Arlo products. However, premium features like 30-day cloud storage, advanced detection (people, packages, vehicles), activity zones and the new Secure 6 Plus features; Event Captions & Video Search, require a paid subscription after the trial.

Visit https://asia.arlo.com/ for more information on the full range of Arlo smart home security products and services.

*Event Captions and Video Search is included on Secure Plus plans purchased since September 2024.

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About Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Arlo is an award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the ways in which people can protect everything that matters to them with advanced home, business, and personal security solutions. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience and product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day. Arlo’s cloud-based platform provides users with visibility, insight, and a powerful means to help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a cellular connection. Arlo has recently launched several categories of award-winning connected devices, software, and services. These include wire-free, smart Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled security cameras, video doorbells, floodlights, security system, and Arlo’s subscription services: Arlo Secure and Arlo Safe.

With a mission to bring users peace of mind, Arlo is as passionate about protecting user privacy as it is about safeguarding homes and families. Arlo is committed to implementing industry standards for data protection designed to keep users’ personal information private and in their control. Arlo provides enhanced controls for user data, supports privacy legislation, keeps user data safely secure, and puts security at the forefront of company culture.

Exyte and JGC Launch “Nixyte” – New EPC Brand for High-Tech Industries in Southeast Asia

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  • Exyte and JGC introduce new EPC brand “Nixyte”; specializing in semiconductors, biopharma, data centers, and battery facilities
  • Focus on high-tech industries in Southeast Asia; Serving Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand
  • Exyte CEO Dr. Wolfgang Büchele: “Nixyte unites Exyte’s global technical expertise with JGC’s regional execution capabilities to deliver innovative, sustainable, and reliable facilities.”
  • Shoji Yamada, President of JGC Corporation: “Together we deliver EPC solutions designed for Southeast Asia’s unique market needs, backed by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and on-time delivery.”

STUTTGART, Germany, SINGAPORE and TOKYO, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Exyte, a global leader in designing and delivering advanced high-tech facilities, and JGC Corporation, a pioneer in engineering and construction in Southeast Asia, have launched “Nixyte” – their new joint EPC brand serving high-tech industries across Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.

 

Formed from a strategic collaboration initiated in December 2023, Nixyte combines Exyte’s global technical expertise with JGC’s regional network and project execution strengths. Nixyte will focus on delivering facilities for semiconductors, batteries, data centers, and biopharma, offering clients in Southeast Asia enhanced project delivery. Projects will be delivered through a single, unified brand backed by integrated design-build teams, proven capability in mega-scale execution, and comprehensive lifecycle support from concept to operation.

Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, CEO of Exyte: “With Nixyte, we are expanding our EPC business into one of the most dynamic regions for high-tech industries. The brand unites Exyte’s global technical expertise with JGC’s regional execution capabilities to deliver innovative, sustainable, and reliable facilities.”

Shoji Yamada, President of JGC Corporation, adds: “With Nixyte, clients gain the combined strengths of JGC and Exyte. Together we deliver EPC solutions designed for Southeast Asia’s unique market needs, backed by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and on-time delivery.”

Nixyte offers clients a unique combination of speed, scale, and technical excellence. Nixyte provides integrated design and build project delivery which compared to traditional approach ensures clients can achieve accelerated delivery timelines. With advanced constructability expertise, a robust regional resource base, and access to a global supply chain, Nixyte ensures consistent quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery for the most demanding high-tech facilities.

Nixyte – A closer look behind the brand

The brand name Nixyte represents the strategic partnership between JGC Corporation (with “Nikki” being its Japanese name) and Exyte. Combining the strengths of two established players in the global EPC business, Nixyte offers full scope EPC capabilities. Nixyte is set up to be a reliable partner for clients from high-tech industries, excelling large-scale, fast-track project execution, while managing the complete project lifecycle.

Robust market momentum in Southeast Asia’s high-tech sector

Southeast Asia remains one of the most promising global regions for high-tech industrial growth. In 2025, countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand are seeing a significant acceleration in industrial development, supported by targeted government strategies to enhance digital infrastructure, localize supply chains, and attract foreign direct investment. These nations are rapidly becoming focal points for advanced manufacturing, with strong momentum across key sectors including semiconductors, data centers, battery production, and biotechnology. With industrial policy and digital transformation aligned, Southeast Asia is firmly establishing itself as a vital node in the global high-tech value chain and a strategic hub for sustainable, innovation-driven development

For more information, please visit www.nixyte.net.

About Exyte

Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries. With cutting-edge expertise developed over more than a century, the company serves clients in the sophisticated markets of semiconductors, battery cells, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. Exyte offers a full range of services from consulting to managing the implementation of built complete solutions with the highest standards in safety and quality to its customers worldwide. Exyte creates a better future by enabling key industries to enhance the quality of modern life.
www.exyte.net

About JGC Corporation

Since its founding in 1928, JGC Corporation has delivered plants and facilities spanning sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, power generation, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech infrastructure.

JGC Corporation has executed some 20,000 projects in more than 80 countries and its proven capabilities have established its reputation as a leading engineering contractor worldwide.

With a corporate purpose of “Enhancing planetary health”, JGC intend to further promote the expansion of our business fields and contribute to economic progress, industrial advancement and sustainable growth throughout the world. 

For further information: https://www.jgc.com/en/

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