SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As South Korea continues its rapid urban development and technological advancement, the country’s laundry industry is experiencing a significant transformation. Driven by a highly urbanized population, increasing demand for convenience, and a booming tourism sector, South Korea presents a compelling opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs interested in establishing or expanding laundromat businesses.

Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS), the global leader renowned for brands such as Speed Queen, Unimac, Huebsch, Primus, and Ipso, now extends an exclusive invitation to local entrepreneurs and international investors to participate in this dynamic market. With an established network of authorized distributors and proven operational models, ALS aims to support South Korea’s evolving laundry landscape.

Market Insights and Opportunities

South Korea’s laundromat market currently comprises approximately 7,000 to 8,000 stores nationwide. As urban consumers increasingly seek convenient, time-saving, and eco-friendly laundry solutions, this number is expected to grow steadily. The country’s high smartphone penetration, smart home integration, and environmentally conscious behaviors make it ideal for modern, technologically advanced laundromats.

Furthermore, the rise of single-person households, busy professionals, and a vibrant tourism industry has further amplified demand for quick, reliable laundry services. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the market offers abundant opportunities for new and existing players to expand and modernize their operations.

Investment Potential for High ROI Businesses

Investing in South Korea’s laundromat industry offers a highly attractive opportunity for sustainable, high return on investment. Modern laundromats equipped with ALS’s advanced, energy-efficient equipment can generate strong profitability, long-term growth, and enhanced customer loyalty.

Our strategic goal is to develop approximately 2,000 new self-service laundromats over the next five years, contributing to the modernization of Korea’s laundry infrastructure and providing attractive ROI prospects for savvy investors. The combination of rising consumer demand and incremental market expansion creates a resilient industry with promising long-term profitability.

Why Partner with Alliance Laundry Systems?

ALS provides more than premium laundry equipment; it offers comprehensive partnership solutions supported by decades of global expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a deep understanding of local market nuances. Our brands are trusted worldwide for durability, energy efficiency, and superior washing performance, ensuring long-term value for franchisees and operators.

Our vision is to support South Korea’s modernization and sustainability goals by expanding our network and technological footprint in the country, empowering entrepreneurs to build profitable, future-ready laundromats.

Join the Laundry Revolution

Alliance Laundry Systems invites forward-thinking entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors to become part of South Korea’s exciting laundry industry growth story. Opportunities include dealership partnerships, joint ventures, and direct investment in laundromat projects, all supported by our best-in-class equipment, turnkey solutions, and industry expertise.

To learn more about how you can capitalize on South Korea’s booming laundromat market and build a sustainable, profitable business, please fill out our contact form or contact our regional sales team directly.

Closing Remarks: Alliance Laundry Systems — Powering South Korea’s Laundry Future. Creating value for our partners and transforming daily life through innovation.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OffSec Services Ltd (“OffSec”), a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Deloitte. This partnership will deliver advanced, real-world cybersecurity training programs across Asia, directly addressing the rising cyber threats and the ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.

The collaboration unites OffSec’s reputation for developing cybersecurity professionals with a focus on technical skill and adversary mindset, with Deloitte’s enterprise cybersecurity expertise and regional insights. Together, OffSec and Deloitte aim to provide a high-impact training experience that equips security practitioners, enterprise teams, and aspiring professionals with the offensive and defensive capabilities needed to tackle today’s most urgent security challenges.

“Cybersecurity today demands more than awareness and a modern tech stack — it requires hands-on capability, continuous upskilling, and readiness for real-world, real-time threats. Through this exciting strategic partnership, OffSec brings our industry-leading simulation and skills development, combined with Deloitte’s deep client, industry, and regulatory insight. Together, we’re enabling more effective large-scale cyber transformations by building resilient, enterprise-grade security teams prepared to meet the evolving threat landscape.” said Matt Collins, VP of APAC, OffSec.

The training programmes will cover a wide range of advanced topics, including penetration testing, ethical hacking, exploit development, application and infrastructure security, and incident response. Courses will be delivered by certified instructors and conducted through OffSec’s proven hands-on lab environments, while also incorporating Deloitte’s business-contextualised scenarios and case studies. This ensures that participants not only gain technical proficiency but are also able to apply that knowledge in real-world operational settings.

For organisations facing growing regulatory scrutiny and increasingly sophisticated attacks, the collaboration offers a scalable solution to upskilling their cybersecurity teams with globally respected certifications and battle-tested techniques. The initial rollout will begin in Singapore, with future expansion planned across key Asia Pacific markets.

“As the threat environment is becoming increasingly complex and the talent gap is growing wider, this collaboration with OffSec addresses both challenges by providing practical, career-relevant training that builds technical depth while helping organisations establish a culture of security that is grounded in operational capability,” said Lim Kim Hwee, Executive Director, Deloitte Learning Solutions.

OffSec and Deloitte’s shared mission through this collaborative effort is to elevate the cybersecurity profession across the region by making expert-level training more accessible, relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of enterprises and regulators. With this collaboration, the two organisations are setting a new standard for how cybersecurity talent development should be approached: technically rigorous, business-aware, and regionally informed.

About OffSec Services Ltd
OffSec is the leading provider of continuous professional and workforce development, training, and education for cybersecurity practitioners. OffSec’s distinct pedagogy and practical, hands-on learning help organizations fill the infosec talent gap by training their teams on today’s most critical skills. With the OffSec Learning Library featuring 7,000 hours of content, including over 1,800 videos, and 4,200+ labs. OffSec demonstrates its commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to fight cyber threats with indispensable cybersecurity skills and resources. OffSec also funds and maintains Kali Linux, the leading operating system for penetration testing, ethical hacking, and network security assessments.

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Blackpanda’s IR-1 subscription achieves triple-digit growth, securing Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Company of the Year Award for cyber incident response leadership.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As cyberattacks surge across Asia-Pacific, Blackpanda has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Company of the Year for Incident Response Excellence for the second consecutive year, a recognition of how the firm is fundamentally changing cyber emergency response across the region.

Traditional incident response services cost $25,000–$100,000 per incident, pricing out the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that represent a major share of cyberattacks. Many SMEs facing breaches cannot afford expert help.

Blackpanda’s IR-1 subscription addresses this crisis through fixed-cost, SLA-backed incident response delivered via a unified SaaS platform. Combining 24/7 expert response, continuous vulnerability scanning, and embedded cyber insurance, the subscription model has achieved triple-digit year-over-year growth since its 2023 launch.

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“Traditional incident response has been like premium healthcare: excellent if you can afford it, devastating if you can’t,” said Gene Yu, Founder & CEO of Blackpanda. “IR-1 is making digital emergency response as accessible as roadside assistance, protecting businesses across Asia that were previously left defenseless.”

At the core of Frost & Sullivan’s recognition is Blackpanda’s innovative Assurance-to-Insurance (A2I) approach, which integrates immediate response with financial protection under a single point of accountability. As both the incident responder and Lloyd’s of London coverholder, Blackpanda eliminates the silos between independent responders, insurers, and forensic providers during a crisis. This unified approach enables faster containment, lowers premiums, and eliminates IR deductibles.

The company’s partner-led strategy embeds IR-1 subscriptions directly into telecommunications packages, managed service offerings, and enterprise hardware across Asia. Partnerships with regional telcos integrate cyber emergency response into broadband packages, extending enterprise-grade protection to consumers and SMEs through trusted providers.

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“Our second consecutive award validates that subscription-based, partner-driven democratization is the future of cyber resilience in Asia,” added Gene Yu. “When a Hong Kong hotel or Philippine manufacturer faces ransomware, they deserve the same level of expert response as a multinational corporation.”

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As a hyper-specialized incident response firm operating from strategic hubs in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Manila, Blackpanda is expanding its mission to make cyber emergency response an essential business safeguard rather than a privilege reserved for a few.

About Blackpanda 

Blackpanda is a Lloyd’s of London–accredited insurance coverholder and Asia’s leading local cyber incident response firm, delivering end-to-end digital emergency support across the region.

We are pioneering the A2I (Assurance to Insurance) model — uniting detection, response, and insurance into a seamless pathway that accelerates recovery and strengthens resilience.

Through expert consulting, response assurance subscriptions, and integrated cyber insurance, we help organisations prepare, respond, and recover from cyber attacks — all delivered by local specialists working in concert.

Our mission is clear: to bring complete cyber peace of mind to every organisation in Asia, from the first moment of breach through full recovery and beyond.

• While managers are generally familiar with the upcoming implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act (WFA), some have heard of WFA but do not know the full details (34%), and others have never heard of WFA (18%). 
• Managers cite increased leadership support (54%), targeted training on workplace issues (47%), clearer roles and responsibilities (46%), more frequent training (40%), and access to external expertise (32%) as key to improving their ability to promote fair practices and handle workplace issues.
• While a quarter of managers (25%) have attended training related to human resources (HR) practices, almost half of them (48%) have not done so in the past year though they plan to within the next year.
• Although over two in five managers view HR as primarily responsible for fair hiring (44%) and grievance handling (46%), many also see these responsibilities shared with C-suite leaders (28% and 14% respectively), hiring managers (24% and 13%), and line managers (19% for grievance handling).

SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As companies prepare for the implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) that was introduced in January 2025, managers are generally familiar with the legislation, with 28% understanding its implications for hiring and workplace practices and 34% aware of the specific actions their organisations must take to comply. However, a handful are unfamiliar, with over three in ten (34%) of managers aware of WFA but do not know the full details, and close to one in five (18%) have never heard of WFA.

To better handle workplace issues and promote fair practices, 54% of managers say increased leadership support is needed, followed by targeted training on specific workplace issues (47%), improved clarity of roles and responsibilities (46%), more frequent training opportunities (40%), and access to external expertise or consultation (32%).

However, training uptake is low among managers. Only a quarter (25%) of managers have attended training related to HR practices in the past year, while 48% have not but plan to within the next year, and 27% have no plans to attend such training.

These are some of the key findings from NTUC LearningHub’s Industry Insights Report 2025 on Human Resources, which examines the readiness of managers across various departments in preparing for the upcoming implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act. The report surveyed a total of 200 managers who are involved in managing employee relationships, hiring decisions, and corporate governance and compliance. The respondents consist of middle managers, senior managers, and directors and above, across various departments, including HR, business operations, and administration.

Over half of the managers (55%) share that their organisations comply with labour laws, such as Singapore’s main labour law, known as the Employment Act, which outlines the basic terms and working conditions of employment. More than half (54%) also say that their organisations have adopted fair and consistent recruitment practices.

However, the report reveals that over two in five managers (43%) believe that their organisation should place greater emphasis on fair and inclusive hiring practices. In fact, only 9% of managers share that their organisation has taken specific actions to prepare or comply with the WFA to a large extent, while 54% have done so to a moderate extent, 24% to a small extent, and 13% to a negligible extent.

While HR is seen as primarily responsible for fair hiring (44%) and grievance handling (46%), many managers also point to C-suite leaders (28% for fair hiring, 14% for grievance handling), hiring managers (24% for hiring, 13% for grievance handling), and even line managers (19% for grievance handling) as key players in fostering a safe and harmonious workplace.

Commenting on the report’s findings, Mr Amos Tan, Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub, says, “As the Workplace Fairness Act nears implementation, organisations must act decisively to equip managers with the skills and understanding needed to support fair practices. This involves going beyond HR and empowering leaders at all levels to foster inclusive, respectful workplaces. At the same time, the rise of emerging technologies, beyond GenAI, presents a unique opportunity to enhance HR functions. But to truly harness its potential, organisations should invest in both digital and human skills for ethical and effective adoption. At NTUC LearningHub, we are committed to supporting this transformation through targeted training and strategic partnerships that build future-ready capabilities.”

To download the Industry Insights Report 2025 on Human Resources, please visit www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2025/Human-Resources. To find out more about the courses, training, and grants, please contact NTUC LearningHub at www.ntuclearninghub.com. 

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About NTUC LearningHub

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training.

To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 34,000 organisations and achieved more than 3.2 million training places across more than 1,000 courses with a pool of about 1,000 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP)—a one-stop online learning platform—offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.

For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL), the world’s No. 1 provider of AI infrastructure in 2024¹, announces the launch of its new Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) AI Innovation Hub in Singapore, at the Dell Technologies Forum.

The Dell Technologies APJ AI Innovation Hub (AIIH), dedicated to advancing AI for Singapore and the region, is an extension of the Dell Technologies Global Innovation Hub (GIH). Since 2019, Dell has invested over US$ 50 million in the GIH to drive key areas of growth in digital transformation to improve financial services delivery, enhance healthcare, optimise energy efficiency and expand access to quality education through innovative technology solutions.

The AIIH has three key objectives – AI transformation, AI enablement and AI leadership, aligning closely with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0.

AI Transformation

Understanding the critical need for support beyond infrastructure, Dell’s AIIH provides end-to-end capabilities that bridge the gap between government and enterprises’ AI ambitions and successful deployment. The demand for holistic support is supported by recent research, where 62% of businesses in Singapore cited a preference for third-party AI partners that are capable of managing projects from strategy to implementation.

The AIIH team will facilitate collaboration between organisations and partners to validate use cases, creating and testing prototypes out of Singapore for the region.

The hub has developed around 50 AI engineering solution prototypes, workshop modules and data science demo models. Since 2024, over 100 proof-of-concepts, workshops and demonstrations on AI engineering, generative and predictive AI have been conducted — all tailored for enterprises in the APJ region.

Many organisations have used Dell’s resources to drive innovation, with several initiatives progressing toward full deployment across various sectors. For example:

• Energy sector: Strengthening critical infrastructure resilience to ensure seamless and reliable operations for leading energy providers. Additionally, leveraging digital humans and chatbots to enhance customer engagement and improve customer experiences.
• Telecommunications sector: Assisting a leading telecom provider to improve AI development and deployment across their infrastructure, enhancing agility, resilience and overall operational efficiency.
• Education sector: Harnessing AI cloud technology to empower leading education providers, enhancing their research capabilities, fostering innovation and driving growth across their ecosystem.

Additionally, the Dell Technologies AI Centre of Excellence Lab is at the forefront of innovation, advancing research and development in AI PCs and edge computing designed for AI-specific use cases and workloads. Complementing the AIIH, the lab is committed to delivering exceptional user experiences while collaborating closely with academic institutions and hardware partners. Together, they conduct AI research and validate proof-of-concepts, ensuring scalable AI solutions can be seamlessly deployed across edge and hybrid environments.

AI Enablement

In line with Singapore’s focus on skilling, the AIIH is working with 10 local institutes of higher learning to integrate essential AI skills as part of current programs. These skills include AI engineering, platform engineering, machine learning operations, containerisation and cloud-native architecture.

This effort aligns with Singapore’s push towards growing AI talent and expertise. According to Deel research, 47% of organisations in Singapore reported a lack of local AI talent to meet business needs.

By the end of 2025, Dell Technologies experts, through the AIIH, will have trained around 10,000 students and midcareer professionals from among their customers and partners, equipping them with valuable tech skills to thrive in the future. The Dell InnovateFest and SCDF and Dell Innovation Challenge are annual events that unite ecosystem partners and students, providing a platform to showcase their creativity and harness technological innovations for social good. The Dell Technologies Forum Singapore event showcased some of these solutions.

“Our latest research shows that 90% of local enterprises are increasing investment in AI projects over the next 6-12 months. Organisations in Singapore recognise that AI is the foundation of future growth. The Dell Technologies APJ AI Innovation Hub, aligned with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0, is powering AI transformation, accelerating AI enablement and driving leadership for Singapore and the region,” said Andy Sim, Vice President & Managing Director, Singapore, Dell Technologies. “This is a testament to the impact we can create when we harness the collective capabilities of the tech ecosystem to shape AI for the future.”

AI Leadership

Guided by the vision “AI for the Public Good, for Singapore and the World”, NAIS 2.0 seeks to empower individuals and communities to use AI with confidence, discernment and trust.

Aligned with Singapore’s ambitions, the Dell Technologies APJ AIIH helps:

• Organisations leverage Dell’s expertise in AI engineering, data science, software development and full stack infrastructure deployment. By doing so, they can accelerate AI adoption, gain access to cutting-edge solutions, improve operational efficiency and unlock new business opportunities.
• Industry to contribute to AI technologies and best practices in APJ, in collaboration with the wider tech ecosystem.
• Society to advance ethical AI development and governance. Dell Technologies is proud to be a founding member of AI Verify Foundation and an active participant in the IT Standards Committee (ITSC) to spearhead the development of IT standards in Singapore.

“Organisations in Singapore and APJ are adopting AI but vary in AI readiness. The AI Innovation Hub is a trusted partner, offering end-to-end expertise to help businesses trial, deploy and scale AI solutions,” said Peter Marrs, President, Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China, Dell Technologies. “Singapore’s 60th birthday marks decades of progress and innovation. At Dell Technologies, we support this journey by driving technology that empowers businesses, nurtures talent and enriches lives. The new hub strengthens our commitment to bridge the gap between AI aspirations and real-world applications.”

About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organisations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.

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¹ IDC Semiannual Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Tracker, 2024H2 (May 2025).