―A journey to enjoy the history and nature of Japan

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, currently underway, announced that the cumulative number of general visitors as of June 21 has reached 7,622,161, according to the Expo Association. The number of visitors continues to increase steadily, and many overseas tourists who visit the venue also tend to visit nearby tourist spots. Kintetsu Railway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kintetsu) boasts the longest railway line among private railways in Japan, connecting Osaka, Nara, Nagoya, Mie, Kyoto, and other cities. The Kintetsu Rail Pass, which is popular among foreign tourists for its affordability, has been digitized, allowing passengers to board and alight at stations simply by scanning a QR code. Similar to Singapore’s subway system, passengers can tap their credit cards at the ticket gates to board and exit, and services are being enhanced so that visitors can enjoy more areas during the Expo.

The most recommended tourist spot along the Kintetsu Railway line is the “Ise-Shima” area in Mie Prefecture. It is easily accessible from bustling cities, yet offers visitors a chance to experience Japan’s long history and traditions firsthand, making it a “hidden gem” of Japanese tourism. The “Sightseeing Limited Express SHIMAKAZE” is a convenient way to access Ise-Shima. The “Shimakaze” runs from Osaka Namba, Kyoto, and Nagoya to Ise-Shima, and is designed with the concept of “enjoying the ride itself as a tourist attraction.” During the approximately 2.5-hour journey, passengers can enjoy views of the sea and mountains from the windows and relax in leather seats equipped with massage functions while enjoying various areas.

– Ise Area:
Ise Grand Shrine, which even Japanese people say they want to visit at least once in their lifetime, has a history of over 2,000 years. Nearby are “Okage Yokocho” and “Oharaimachi,” lined with restaurants and souvenir shops, where you can not only feel the history of Japan but also enjoy local cuisine unique to this area.

– Toba/Shima Area:
The number of “ama” (female divers) has been decreasing year by year, but they still dive into the sea to catch shellfish and seaweed using only their breath. After fishing, they warm their cold bodies in “ama huts,” where meals are also provided. Guests can join in around the hearth to savor the fresh seafood of Mie Prefecture, including Ise ebi (spiny lobster), abalone, and sazae (turban shell). In this area, which was the first in the world to successfully cultivate pearls, visitors can not only purchase pearl products but also experience harvesting pearls themselves and creating their own accessories.

The venue for the 2016 summit, the “Shima Kanko Hotel,” offers sophisticated services worthy of hosting members of the imperial family and French cuisine that attracts many fans. The “Kashikojima Hojoen“, a popular Japanese-style ryokan with hot springs, offers beautiful views and spacious rooms where families can relax and enjoy themselves.

The railway lines extending from Osaka, home to the Expo site, to the wider Kansai region offer travelers the opportunity to enjoy the scenic natural beauty and rich history of the area.

SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Activeo, a leading customer experience (CX) consultancy and system integrator, today announced a strategic partnership with XEBO.ai, a global pioneer in AI-powered Experience Management. The agreement positions Activeo as the exclusive reseller of XEBO.ai in Singapore and Malaysia, laying the foundation for smarter, faster, and more localised feedback-to-action cycles across enterprises in the region.

From Feedback Fatigue to Experience Intelligence

As customer expectations surge and experience ecosystems grow more complex, enterprises are drowning in data but starving for insights. Across APAC, many struggle to unify fragmented Voice of Customer (VoC) programs, close feedback loops at scale, and act on employee sentiment in real time.

This partnership between Activeo and XEBO.ai directly addresses those challenges, offering organisations a smarter, more agile approach to experience management. By combining XEBO.ai’s AI-first platform with Activeo’s local delivery and consulting strength, enterprises can finally bridge the gap between what customers say and what businesses do.

Together, the two companies will enable organisations to:

• Unlock next-generation insights with AI-powered VoC analytics, surfacing real-time trends and sentiment across channels.
• Accelerate time to value through local implementation and integration support delivered by Activeo’s regional consultants.
• Drive action at scale with unified dashboards that consolidate customer and employee feedback into measurable business outcomes.
• Build trust through localisation by combining XEBO.ai’s scalable tech with Activeo’s in-depth knowledge of cultural, regulatory, and operational nuances in APAC.

A Shared Commitment to Turning Insights into Impact Across APAC

“This isn’t just a reseller agreement, it’s a strategic alignment that amplifies our CX vision across the region,” said Jonathan Mondon, Head of Enterprise at Activeo. “In a landscape where enterprises are overwhelmed by feedback but under-equipped to act on it, we are enabling a shift from passive data collection to proactive experience intelligence. By combining our delivery strength with XEBO.ai’s AI-first platform, we are empowering clients to operationalise feedback in ways that truly move the needle, across both customer and employee journeys.”

“Partnering with Activeo marks a pivotal step in our mission to elevate customer experience in Southeast Asia,” said Yash Sultania, Co-Founder & CEO at XEBO.ai. “By combining our AI-powered platform with Activeo’s deep regional expertise, we’re enabling brands in Malaysia and Singapore to truly listen, understand, and act with empathy at every touchpoint.”

Looking ahead, both companies plan to explore further collaboration opportunities, including expanded geographic coverage and deeper technology integrations. As AI adoption accelerates and customer expectations rise, this partnership sets a strong foundation for enterprise transformation anchored in trust, local insight, and measurable business outcomes.

About Activeo

Activeo empowers organisations across APAC and globally to transform customer experiences and accelerate digital innovation. As impartial system integrators with more than 12 years of deep consulting expertise and 300+ successful projects, Activeo supports enterprise and government clients with a holistic blend of solutions across CX, Customer Engagement, Digital Workplace, IT Consulting, and Customer Data. We handpick the best technologies aligned with your business objectives, guaranteeing future-resilient solutions with minimal vendor constraints.

About XEBO.ai

XEBO.ai offers an AI-powered Experience Management platform that enhances customer and employee experiences across every touchpoint. Trusted by brands like BMW, Bupa Arabia, and VISA, it unifies feedback, reduces churn, and delivers insights through digital research and global audience panels. Serving industries such as banking, healthcare, and e-commerce, XEBO.ai turns data into action — and detractors into promoters.

Allows Performance Tuning Designs of AI Clusters to Specialized Workloads

TAIPEI, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announces it has taken important steps in enabling silicon diversity for high-performance AI and HPC Clusters with the release of a new Universal D2D Transaction and Link-Layer specification that now also covers UCIe. This universal link layer will be an important part of the execution stack in delivering an economically viable and dynamic, reconfigurable AI Cluster capable of achieving world-leading performance in HPC and AI workloads. The link layer uniquely defines profiles that allow customization of the mapping from upper-level transaction layer services to the underlying PHY via link layer services, allowing choice of PHY without affecting other layers.

“The OCP recognized several years ago that innovation in silicon needed to be amplified, just as the constraints of larger silicon dies were beginning to impede progress. Through its Open Chiplet Economy Project, the OCP has established a strong community to deliver on the new standardizations, tools and best practices around technical and business workflows that are required for a truly open economy, where vendors sell chiplets embodying their IP to integrators that then build specialized System in Packages (SiPs),” said Cliff Grossner Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer at OCP.

The Universal link layer specification uniquely combines bindings to several physical layer standards, with a low-latency low-overhead packetization of a wide range of protocols between chiplets. The overall layered architecture maps a set of design IP protocols on a chiplet interface using transaction and linklayer packet formats to a particular physical layer interface.

“Ventana has been at the forefront of the chiplet revolution, driving adoption of open, scalable solutions across the industry. Ventana is proud to continue its contributions within the OCP Community, enabling high-performance systems across Data Center, AI, and Automotive markets. What makes this specification unique is its efficiency and its ability to work with existing protocols and fabrics. This means chiplet-based designs can achieve near-monolithic performance without costly protocol bridges or complex conversions, accelerating innovation while keeping integration simple and open,” said Balaji Baktha, Founder and CEO, at Ventana Micro Systems.

The development of the OCP Universal Link Layer specification is centered on silicon die disaggregation, maintaining simplicity to serve as many markets as possible with key features as follows: (1) extensibility to define interface profiles within the OCP community that allow native bus protocols to be packetized and transported, enabling chiplet interoperability; (2) portability across different die implementation methodologies and process nodes; (3) able to scale with support for multiple PHY slices and different data rates.

“We are at an inflection point where chiplet vendors have a fairly complete set of standards and tools available to build chiplet product sets. The market leaders developing chiplets are still playing a very important role filling gaps that they identify in current standards, and we expect to see these additional learnings materialize as updates to existing standards as the Open Chiplet Economy matures,” said Anu Ramamurthy and Jawad Nasrullah, OCP Open Chiplet Economy Project leads.

To further the OCP vision for an Open Chiplet Economy, in October 2024, the OCP Chiplet Marketplace went live making available a catalog of standalone chiplets. This one stop site for SiP designers and builders to find the latest available standalone chiplets, design and manufacturing services, chiplet-aware EDA tools, and reference material needed to successfully build chiplet-based products.

“The semiconductor supply chain requires a robust multi-vendor ecosystem to serve not only the AI/HPC market, but other market verticals such as Automotive, Enterprise Data Processing, Communications Infrastructure, Medical, Defense, Aerospace and Industrial. Coming together as part of an open community to share learning and knowledge is critical for building common tools, standards and workflows so as to accelerate the pace of innovation.” –Dan Nishball, Director of Research, SemiAnalysis

About the Open Compute Project Foundation
The Open Compute Project (OCP) brings at-scale innovations and hyperscaler best practices to all, spanning technology domains from the data center to the edge, and the technology stack from silicon, to systems, to site facilities and services. The international OCP Community is made up of organizations and people from hyperscale and tier-2 cloud data center operators, communications providers, colocation providers, diverse enterprises, and technology vendors. With the tenets of openness, impact, efficiency, scale and sustainability, the OCP engages and educates thousands of engineers every year. Across many projects and initiatives, the OCP Foundation and Community are meeting the market today and shaping the future.
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Bangkok-based property company to leverage cloud technology for improved efficiency and scalability

BANGKOK, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BHIRAJ BURI GROUP, a leading property developer and asset management company in Thailand, has selected Yardi^® to modernise and streamline operations across its diverse portfolio of Grade-A office buildings, coworking and serviced office spaces, exhibition and convention venues, and lifestyle retail properties throughout Thailand.

Bangkok-based property company, BHIRAJ BURI GROUP, to leverage Yardi cloud technology for improved efficiency and scalability

With Yardi’s cloud-based real estate platform, BHIRAJ BURI GROUP will streamline operations, automate processes, and have better visibility into projects with real-time data. The integrated solution will modernise leasing and finance processes, enhance reporting, and support smarter, data-driven decisions. These improvements will deliver a faster and more responsive experience for tenants and stakeholders, while supporting long-term growth with scalable, future-ready technology.

“Partnering with Yardi is a major step forward in our commitment to innovation,” said Pitiphatr Buri, CEO of BHIRAJ BURI GROUP. “We were looking for a platform that could provide full visibility across our operations while supporting long-term growth. Yardi’s integrated, scalable technology gives us the tools we need to stay ahead in a competitive market.”

“BHIRAJ BURI GROUP’s adoption of Yardi’s real estate technology will unlock new levels of efficiency and insight into its portfolio,” said Bernie Devine, senior director for Yardi. “We look forward to supporting their digital transformation journey and helping to streamline operations and provide the flexibility to scale and adapt as the market evolves.”

See how Yardi can help your digital transformation with a cloud-based platform.

About BHIRAJ BURI GROUP

BHIRAJ BURI GROUP (BBG) is a leading Thai asset development and management company with over 40 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector. With more than 790,000 sqm of gross floor area across Bangkok’s strategic locations, BBG is dedicated to transforming spaces into places through its Work–Live–Play–F&B business principle. Work: A diverse portfolio of thoughtfully designed workplaces and venues created to enhance well-being, productivity and long-term value. Live & Play: Inclusive, lifestyle-driven places that promote wellness, creativity and community for all ages. F&B: Curated food and beverage experiences across BBG developments that encourage connection, relaxation and a strong sense of community. BBG remains committed to delivering high-quality commercial developments and integrated solutions that generate long-term value for all stakeholders, while enhancing the urban experience through inclusiveness and sustainability. Learn more at bhirajburi.co.th.

About Yardi

Yardi^® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies across the world. With over 9,500 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energised for Tomorrow, visit yardi.asia.

Kamet Capital backs industry-first AI avatar platform enabling digital humans to physically interact with products

SINGAPORE, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kamet Capital, a leading multi-single-family office headquartered in Singapore, has announced the completion of its exclusive Series A investment of USD 8.5 million into TopView.ai (“TopView”). The fast-rising AI-powered product content creation platform is transforming how brands produce immersive and conversion-driven e-commerce content through breakthrough AI avatar technology.

Launched in Singapore in 2024, TopView is a next-generation content creation platform that harnesses proprietary AI and digital human technology to revolutionise how businesses produce high-quality video content. Its platform empowers brands to create immersive, UGC-style videos and product photos at scale without the need for filming, editing, actors, or KOLs. With its industry-first capabilities, including lifelike AI avatars that can physically interact with products on screen, TopView transforms conventional product showcases into dynamic, conversion-driven experiences.

TopView’s latest Product Avatar and Product AnyShoot version 2.0 solutions require only one product image to generate hyper-realistic content featuring AI avatars that look and behave like real-life presenters. These avatars can “physically” catch, hold, and demonstrate products onscreen, and unlock a whole new level of avatar-product interaction for brands looking to create engaging and scalable product content for e-commerce, livestreaming, and social media marketing.

Driven by its breakthrough technology, TopView has achieved exceptional commercial momentum, recording over 50% month-over-month growth in recurring revenue since the release of V2.0. Its growing roster of enterprise clients includes major regional and international brands such as L’Oréal, ANTA, and Anker.

TopView’s rise is further bolstered by Kamet Capital’s strategic support. In addition to leading the Series A funding, Kamet provided comprehensive incubation support, offered workspace at its offices in the company’s early days, guided the setup of its global headquarters in Singapore, and facilitated business development across Southeast Asia. Kamet also connected TopView to a broader network of families and founders through its proprietary Founders Network.

“At Kamet, we seek out visionary founders with disruptive ideas capable of reshaping industries,” said Kerry Goh, Founder and CEO of Kamet Capital. “TopView represents not only a rare AI investment opportunity from Asia but also exemplifies our ability to leverage Kamet’s deep Founders Network to source, support, and scale emerging leaders in high-growth sectors.”

TopView was co-founded by Jensen Wu and Albert Chen, whose careers span years at one of Asia’s top 5 tech giants. Within one year of setting up in Singapore, the company caught the attention of the prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), which featured TopView in its investment thesis on AI avatars.

Singapore’s emergence as Asia’s Palo Alto made it the natural choice for TopView’s headquarters. With its deep tech talent pool, the presence of regional or international headquarters of major tech firms, and the support of forward-looking venture capital, such as Kamet’s Founders Network, Singapore offered an ideal environment for TopView’s next phase of growth. TopView has strong potential to transform sectors and build capabilities in Singapore. It was selected for Singapore’s IMDA Spark programme, and its founder, Jensen Wu, is also part of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)’s Global Founder Programme, a support initiative for experienced founders to scale global ventures in Singapore.

“We’re entering a new era where AI avatars can now act, present, and connect like real humans on behalf of brands,” said Jensen Wu, Co-Founder and CEO of TopView. “Our technology aims to reshape the boundaries of digital commerce by turning product pages into rich, interactive experiences. Kamet’s backing accelerates our ability to scale globally, while anchoring our innovation in Singapore – a world-class launchpad for the next generation of AI-powered storytelling.”

“AI avatars represent one of the most exciting frontiers in next-generation digital commerce,” added Kerry. “With TopView, Singapore is well-positioned to play a leadership role in this emerging space.”

Kamet continues to explore new investment opportunities in the most innovative areas and welcomes more families and investors to join its Founders Network and co-participate in such deals.

About Kamet Capital

Kamet Capital is a leading wealth management firm headquartered in Singapore, pioneering the multi-single-family office model in Asia. Founded in 2017, Kamet Capital is dedicated to serving ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals with a comprehensive suite of services that include investment management, wealth planning, international mobility solutions, household management, administrative support, and philanthropy. Its innovative approach combines the personalised attention of a single-family office with the robust capabilities and efficiencies of a multi-family office to cater to the dynamic needs of affluent families and founders across Asia. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Kamet Capital continues to shape the future of the family office sector, providing unparalleled support and strategic solutions to ensure the prosperity and growth of our clients’ legacies.