Salavan Province inaugurated its first dedicated drug rehabilitation center on 10 June, marking a significant step in tackling substance abuse and supporting the recovery and reintegration of affected individuals.
Salavan Opens First Drug Rehabilitation Center to Combat Substance Abuse
Trend Micro Enhances AI Safety and Security in NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factories
Trend Secure AI Factory supports NVIDIA NeMo continuous model safety evaluation and improvement lifecycle
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its adoption of the NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint, enhancing foundational security to help ensure customers’ AI systems are protected across their full development and deployment lifecycle.
To read more about how Trend Micro enhances security across NVIDIA Enterprise AI factory deployments, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/f/cybertron-nvidia-universal-llm-nim-microservices.html
Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend Micro: “Global organizations are racing to innovate with agentic AI systems, and there’s a critical need to ensure the safety and security of these systems. The NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint provides an important enabling technology that works in conjunction with Trend’s threat intelligence to support safety across all phases of the AI lifecycle – from model adoption, deployment, and runtime protection — allowing customers to innovate with AI faster.”
The “Trend Secure AI Factory” is built around unified cybersecurity platforms Trend Vision OneTM and Trend Vision One – Sovereign Private Cloud. It’s designed to help customers mitigate risk at every layer of the AI factory, encompassing data, models, microservices, infrastructure, networks, and users.
Pat Lee, VP of Strategic Enterprise Partnerships at NVIDIA: “Embedding real-time, autonomous threat detection into enterprise AI factories empowers organizations to confidently scale innovation without compromising on protection. By integrating advanced cybersecurity directly into AI factories with Trend Micro and NVIDIA Agentic AI blueprints, enterprise data, models, and workloads can remain resilient and trusted —unlocking the full potential of AI in a secure, accelerated environment.”
To achieve this goal, Trend is deepening its AI-driven capabilities through the integration of Trend Cybertron, its cybersecurity-specific large language model. Built to detect and respond to evolving threats in real-time, Trend Cybertron is now deployable via NVIDIA universal LLM NIM microservices, enabling scalable, secure inference across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. This addition supports the alliance’s shared goal of delivering intelligent, production-ready infrastructure for the AI era.
Thanks to capabilities including data security, infrastructure posture management, API guardrails, and CI/CD validation, the Trend Secure AI Factory directly supports and reinforces NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint by:
- Integrating with the NVIDIA NeMo model assessment, training, and customization framework to ensure model safety mechanisms scale reliably and securely across enterprise environments.
- Safeguarding model integrity against poisoning and misuse during the training and evaluation phases
- Securing the deployment environment, including microservices and infrastructure (e.g., NVIDIA NIM and AI agents), with Trend Container Security. This helps to prevent adversarial manipulation or resource-based attacks.
- Protect sensitive datasets with Data Risk Posture Management (DSPM), leveraging NVIDIA AI Enterprise, which includes NVIDIA Morpheus, NVIDIA RAPIDS, and the NVIDIA AI Safety Recipe for evaluations and post-training, to adhere to privacy and compliance standards.
- Providing guardrails, network protection, and secure AI agent interactions with application users, via Trend Zero Trust Secure Access (ZTSA) AI Service Access
- Strengthening sovereign AI with trusted security controls, via Trend Vision One – Sovereign Private Cloud
Justin Vaïsse, Director General at the Paris Peace Forum: “As AI becomes increasingly embedded in critical systems, its safety and security must be treated as global priorities. We welcome the role of companies like Trend Micro in advancing responsible AI by contributing tangible, scalable solutions to multi-actor partnerships. This kind of cross-sector collaboration is essential to fostering trust and resilience in the technologies shaping our shared future.”
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NTT Com Asia Appoints Daisuke Kuroda as new Chief Executive Officer
Leading the company’s strategic business direction and serving as a catalyst for Hong Kong innovation.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As part of NTT Group, a world-leading telecommunications and ICT service provider, NTT Com Asia today announced the immediate appointment of Daisuke Kuroda as its new Chief Executive Officer in Hong Kong, succeeding Taichi Hiramatsu effective from 11th June 2025.
NTT Com Asia Appoints Daisuke Kuroda as new Chief Executive Officer in Hong Kong.
“I am honoured to take on this new role and deeply grateful to Mr. Hiramatsu for the remarkable foundation he has built upon innovations,” said Mr. Kuroda. “As we navigate an increasingly digital future with AI, NTT Com Asia is not merely adapting to change but actively shaping it as an innovation catalyst. By harnessing our collective expertise and creative engineering spirit, we will deliver enhanced digital experiences for our customers while driving meaningful progress in the communities we serve, and contribute to the continued advancement of Hong Kong society – especially as AI continues to propel business success.”
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kuroda served as Chief Operating Officer of the company, where he led the advancement of the company’s Product & Operation divisions. The three key functions — AI Solutions, Smart Infrastructure, and Smart Operations underscored the strategic importance of AI through technological breakthroughs and innovations aimed at driving business growth in the Hong Kong market.
With nearly three decades of extensive experience in ICT consulting, corporate planning and global business development across the NTT Group, Mr. Kuroda is well positioned to lead NTT Com Asia’s digital journey into its next chapter of innovation and market expansion.
“Looking ahead, NTT Com Asia will remain committed to its position as a leader in digital infrastructure and enterprise solutions across the region through continued technological breakthrough and customer-centric service delivery,” said Mr. Kuroda.
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As part of NTT Group, a world-class leader in telecommunications and ICT services, NTT Com Asia Limited (“NTT”) is dedicated to delivering the best ICT infrastructure and disruptive technologies with the vision to enable a smarter world.
Riding on the leading enterprise mobile technology from docomo business in Japan, we are bringing cutting-edge and ready-to-market IoT, AI and other digital solutions to support enterprises in developing a mobile-first strategy in their digitalisation journey.
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DRT-Sand: The First Step of Civilization in the Desert, Powered by Nanotechnology
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As the construction industry faces material shortages and climate-driven infrastructure needs, an unexpected resource is gaining importance: desert and sea sand. Once considered unsuitable, this abundant material is now reimagined through advanced technology as a high-performance input with transformative potential.
In response to this opportunity, Thailand’s Doctor T Company Limited—a recognized leader in nanotechnology innovation across multiple industries—has announced a strategic expansion into advanced construction materials. The company’s latest breakthrough, DRT-Sand, is engineered for new growth opportunities across dry-sand regions worldwide, where harsh environmental conditions and infrastructure needs intersect. Designed for flexibility, DRT-Sand also works with ocean sand, expanding its relevance in coastal and dry regions.
Amid a global shortage of high-quality river sand and rising construction demand, DRT-Sand introduces a proprietary nanofilm-coated desert sand substrate. This breakthrough transforms previously unusable sand into a water-resistant, dust-proof, and weather-tolerant material ideal for cement mixes or use with alternative binders. It addresses the escalating “sand crisis” while aligning with Doctor T’s commitment to sustainability.
DRT-Sand offers a platform for scalable, sustainable infrastructure in desert regions. It enables the construction of roads, pathways, blocks, and water basins—without the environmental cost of river sand extraction or the logistical burden of imported cement. It can also be made into sand-colored paint for harsh environments. By leveraging local resources, DRT-Sand reduces construction costs and opens pathways for desert economies to emerge as global suppliers of high-value building materials.
Doctor T is launching projects across MENA with local partners to demonstrate performance in water management, rural connectivity, and low-carbon civil works.
“DRT-Sand exemplifies our vision to turn overlooked resources into strategic assets,” said Mr.Thiti Jirawatcharakorn, CEO of Doctor T. “We’re proud to lead with sustainable solutions that meet real-world needs.”
For investors, this initiative blends ESG value with material innovation, creating a new revenue stream alongside Doctor T’s TPoxy and synthetic-wood (VoidWood) segments, which generate over 85% of revenue. Doctor T targets pilot deployments in late 2025, rollout in 2026, and global scaling by 2027–2028.
Doctor T invites strategic investors, distributors, and partners to support deployment and commercialization. Interested parties should contact Doctor T to explore partnership opportunities and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.
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Vietnam Lawmakers Approve Merging Provinces, Slashing Nearly 80,000 Jobs
AFP – Vietnam’s National Assembly on 12 June approved plans to merge provinces and cities, slashing nearly 80,000 state jobs, as part of major reforms to the country’s administrative structure.
Lawmakers voted to reduce the country’s 63 provincial and city administrations to just 34, as the government looks to radically cut state expenditure.
The move comes after the government cut the number of ministries and agencies from 30 to 22 in February, resulting in 23,000 job losses.
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam has said the drastic restructuring of the country’s governance is needed if it is to achieve “fast, stable and sustainable development.”
In Thursday’s vote, the assembly, a rubber-stamp body in a one-party system, approved the government’s plans by 461 ballots to one, with three abstentions.
Only 11 provinces and cities are left unchanged by the reform, with the rest all merged.
Interior Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra said it amounted to the “biggest ever revolution since the country was founded” in 1945, state media reported on Wednesday.
“79,339 officials will have to be streamlined, quitting their jobs or submitting for early retirement following the merge,” Tra told the National Assembly.
One provincial official told AFP he was “shocked and sad” as he will have to leave his position after more than 30 years of public service.
“I may receive some billion dong (around USD 38,000) in compensation, but I am not happy,” the 58-year-old party member said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“I don’t know what to do now though I think I am still completely fit for work.”
Native Province Gone
The streamlined administrative bodies will be expected to “shift from passive management to active service to the people,” said Lam, the Communist Party general secretary and most powerful figure in the country.
“I think the merge is good for all and I fully support it,” said Nguyen Thang Loi, 52, from northern Thai Binh Province, which is being merged.
“Though I feel really sad as the name of my native province, which has lasted generations, will now be gone. It’s so weird to say I come from Hung Yen,” Loi told AFP.
According to the government, all cities and provinces will announce their new leadership on 30 June and start full operation at the beginning of July.
In the next few days, the National Assembly will vote on an amended national constitution, under which the country’s three-level administrative structure of province, district and commune will be reduced to two.
The middle district level will be eliminated and the commune level expanded.
Vietnam, a global manufacturing hub, recorded economic growth of 7.1 percent in 2024 and is aiming for eight percent this year as it targets “middle-income country” status by 2030.
But the economy is dependent on exports and Trump’s threatened 46 percent tariff on Vietnam has sent officials racing to negotiate a reduction.
The reforms to the structure of government follow a sprawling, high-profile anti-corruption campaign in recent years.
Dubbed the “blazing furnace”, the drive has swept up dozens of business leaders and senior government figures, including two presidents and three deputy prime ministers since 2021.
The radical reforms piloted by Lam come after a long period in which change came slowly, with the government emphasizing stability and calm to build a reputation for predictability that foreign investors found appealing.
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Wildberries plans to build a $150 million warehouse in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, plans to spend $150 million on building a flagship warehouse in Uzbekistan to bolster the infrastructure of the country’s growing e-commerce market.
The company will construct a warehouse spanning 180,000 square meters (1.9 million square feet) in the Tashkent region and has already identified a land plot for it, Robert Mirzoyan, CEO of the merged company Wildberries & Russ, said at the IV Tashkent International Investment Forum.
Over the past two years, the sales volume of Uzbekistan-based sellers on the Wildberries platform exceeded USD 1 billion, according to Mirzoyan. Deliveries of Uzbek textiles to Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan via Wildberries doubled last year, and exports of Uzbek products to Russia — the company’s largest market — grew by 63%.
“Our goals in Uzbekistan are to create a full-fledged e-commerce infrastructure through logistics and fintech, unlock the country’s export potential and integrate Uzbek products into global trade chains,” said Mirzoyan.
As part of its support for local sellers, Wildberries has partnered with Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects on the launch of a “Green Corridor” for exporters. This initiative will simplify cross-border sales for Uzbek entrepreneurs on Wildberries, which currently operates in 10 countries.
During the Tashkent International Investment Forum, the company also announced the launch of its Growth Platformin Uzbekistan, an initiative aimed at supporting and scaling up small and medium-sized businesses. Entrepreneurs will gain access to Wildberries & Russ’ advanced digital advertising tools, training programs in online sales, and the company’s extensive infrastructure to successfully export their products to other markets.
At the initial stage, the Growth Platform will engage approximately 100 Uzbek entrepreneurs selected in consultation with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. Participants include manufacturers of clothing, home textiles, footwear, bags, cosmetics, household chemicals, and appliances. The initiative is expected to expand to include more sellers in the future.
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About Wildberries
Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading e-commerce platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 130 facilities and 70,000 pick-up points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers and processes more than 20 million orders per day.
Laos Agricultural Exports Reach USD 977 Million in Early 2025, Eyes Expansion into New Markets
Laos has made significant progress in agricultural exports, generating USD 977 million in revenue during the first five months of 2025, achieving 65 percent of its USD 1.5 billion annual target. The country now plans to expand its export markets, including new trade with Bangladesh.
These figures were announced by the Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone during the 9th General Meeting held on 9 June.
China remains the largest importer of Lao agricultural products, with major exports including 442 tons of farm-raised pangasius fish and 90 tons of fresh mangoes.
Enhanced agricultural productivity has also contributed to the sector’s growth. Paddy rice was cultivated across 84,715 hectares, yielding approximately 423,830 tons, 94 percent of the national target. This marks a slight decrease of 3,000 tons from the previous year, largely due to farmers shifting to alternative crops such as corn, vegetables, and soybeans.
Food crop production has exceeded expectations, with 136,630 hectares cultivated, 7.23 percent above the planned area. The total cultivated area rose to 146,520 hectares, an increase over the same period in 2024. White rice is currently being prepared for export to Brunei.
In the second half of the year, Laos plans to export 74 different agricultural products to various international markets. This includes the planned export of 200,000 tons of white rice annually to Bangladesh.
China will continue to serve as a primary market, with ongoing negotiations to begin exports of frozen meat and meat-based products. Laos also aims to export approximately 1,500 tons of mangoes to China within this year.
To support these efforts, the government is also working to upgrade local slaughterhouses to meet international standards for food safety and quality.
Empowering the SDGs through Journalism
2025 Sustainable and Constructive News Awards Now Open for Entries
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – The 2025 Sustainable and Constructive News Awards are now officially open for submissions. Under the theme “Raise Your Voice, Brighten the World; Report the Truth, Strengthen Its Power,” the Awards call on journalists to merge professional reporting skills with a commitment to sustainability—transforming journalism into a powerful force for public dialogue and social innovation.
The 2025 Sustainable and Constructive News Awards are now officially open for submissions.
Organized by the TVBS Foundation, in collaboration with the United Daily News Group Sustainability Studio and Shih Hsin University, the Awards invite submissions of Chinese-language journalistic works from around the world. The competition rewards outstanding reporting aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting the impact of constructive journalism.
“Sustainability journalism is not limited to environmental and ecological issues. We care about all 17 SDG topics,” said I-I Chan, Board Director of the TVBS Foundation. She also highlighted this year’s Social Value Award, which centers on SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. “Establishing peaceful and inclusive societies requires robust legal systems and transparent governance. This is the meaning and value of a journalist’s work.”
The 2024 Sustainable and Constructive News Awards received a record-breaking 732 entries, with 46 pieces winning awards and over NT$2 million in total prize money awarded — an all-time high. Topics covered a wide range of issues, including human rights, education, energy, animal welfare, urban greening, and carbon emissions. These works not only offered sharp insights into core sustainability issues but also proposed open-ended solutions and inspirational perspectives, offering readers a more holistic view and encouraging deeper reflection. Submissions came from Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Mainland China, the United States, and Australia, encompassing contributions from 104 news organizations and 94 universities, high schools, and junior high schools — totaling 4,594 submissions to date.
Sustainable and Constructive News Awards are divided into Professional and Student categories, with each further divided into four formats:
- Print: Primarily text-based reporting, supplemented with photos or charts (excluding animation or multimedia web content).
- Video: News reports or feature documentaries, categorized as either short or long format.
- Multimedia: Integrative storytelling combining text, video, and other media, with a strong emphasis on interactive and participatory elements via social platforms.
- Audio (including radio and podcasts): Single-topic news reports, commentaries, or interviews featuring voice-based narratives, ambient sounds, and sound effects.
Submission period: 1–30 June every year
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