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Neopharma Technologies Announces Strategic Partnership with AusChain to Assist with the Scaling and Global Rollout of NEOVAULT®

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neopharma Technologies Ltd (Neopharma) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with AusChain Pty Ltd, a global leader in scalable blockchain solutions specializing in product traceability through QR codes. AusChain has successfully implemented over 30 million Blockchain-based QR codes across 70 international projects, covering more than 1,000 SKUs to date.

This collaboration aims to support the large-scale global rollout of Neopharma’s NEOVAULT® platform in the coming year. As part of this initiative, drug test kits will be paired with NEOVAULT® through unique QR codes embedding complete essential and manufacturing data without interference, which will be activated and affixed to each finished kit. Neopharma is currently preparing for NEOVAULT® enablement of the first 5 million drug test kits, with a weighted pipeline of over 100 million QR codes projected in the next few years.

Neopharma’s global growth strategy focuses on partnering with leading drug test kit manufacturers, who collectively sell hundreds of millions of test kits annually. By integrating a standardized QR code on each kit at the point of manufacture, NEOVAULT® can track all recorded manufacturing data of the kits on a unified platform, as well as link any subsequent drug test reports and impairment test reports to the original device and donor. Neopharma’s revenue model includes per-service report fees as well as SaaS model subscription services for impairment testing. This arrangement allows manufacturers to gain a new revenue stream while enhancing their product offerings to both existing and future clients, while Neopharma benefits from their extensive global sales and distribution networks.

Leadership Quotes

Marcus L’Estrange, Executive Chairman of Neopharma Technologies https://neopharmatechnologies.com: “We are excited to be working directly with AusChain CEO Do Van Long to support the global rollout of our unique Drug and Impairment Testing platform, NEOVAULT®. AusChain’s proven track record in large-scale QR code enablement projects across multiple industries—and their experience working directly with manufacturers—makes them an ideal strategic partner at this stage of our global expansion.”

Do Van Long, CEO of AusChain Pty Ltd https://australiablockchain.au: “Neopharma Technologies’ global growth strategy represents another significant opportunity for AusChain. After collaborating with their executive team for the past six months, I am very pleased to be part of this journey as they launch large-scale QR code implementation projects with major manufacturers worldwide. We look forward to growing together for mutually beneficial outcomes.”

Media Contact

Shaun Melville
shaun@neopharmatechnologies.com 

INFORMA MARKETS ELEVATES CLEAN ENERGY EVENT TO A REGIONAL PLATFORM WITH ASIA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WEEK 2025

BANGKOK, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Informa Markets, a global leader in trade exhibitions and business matching, is set to elevate its flagship ASEAN’s clean energy event to new heights with ASIA Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (ASEW). Building on its success, the event will expand the energy market across Asia, reinforcing Thailand’s position as the region’s sustainable energy transition hub. Showcasing cutting-edge digital technology, ASEW 2025 will drive the clean energy transition toward and increase the share of renewable energy in the energy system moving towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

The renowned ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week is evolving into a premier Asian platform with ASIA Sustainable Energy Week 2025 (ASEW), this strategic expansion provides new opportunities for Thailand to emerge as a leading hub for connecting sustainable energy technology and innovation across Asia. ASEW 2025 will enhance business prospects and support key industries—including industrial, transportation, and business sectors—in their transition to clean energy solutions through digital transformation.

Set to take place from July 2-4, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, the show is committed to driving growth, innovation, and energy security. The event aims to expand energy access across all industrial sectors by clean energy, sustainably covering the entire Asian region. ASEW 2025 will unite industry leaders, experts, and buyers from across the energy sector. The event will highlight advancements in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and emerging technologies, including next-generation energy storage systems, bringing these critical innovations together under one roof.

Nuki Agya Utama, PhD – Director for Energy Policy and Head of the Asia Zero Emission Center (AZE Center) at ERIA, highlighted that Asia, home to over 60% of the world’s population and one of the fastest-growing economic regions, is experiencing a rapid surge in energy demand. Today, the continent plays a pivotal role in the global energy transition, driving advancements in energy storage, green hydrogen, and smart grid technologies. As a hub for clean energy consumption, production, and development, Asia’s shift toward renewables is a crucial factor in addressing climate change sustainably.

ASIA Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW) has long been recognized by industry experts as a premier platform for energy innovation. The event serves as a key forum for technology exchange, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and business networking, solidifying its role as a gateway for driving clean energy transformation in Asia.

Mr. Sanchai Noombunnam, Country General Manager of Informa Markets Thailand, stated, “For over 35 years, we have led the renewable energy market in this region, establishing a strong network of industry partners. With ASEW 2025, we are expanding our reach to reaffirm our leadership in hosting the most comprehensive and largest sustainable energy technology event in ASEAN—now on a pan-Asian level. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs, industrialists, and investors with access to new opportunities in Asia’s clean energy market and accelerate the energy transition towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.”

ASIA Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW) 2025 stands as a pivotal platform for advancing sustainable energy policies and technologies, including solar, wind, hydro, hydrogen, and energy storage systems. This year’s theme under, “Empowering Digital Transformation in Sustainable Energy Towards Net Zero,” ASEW 2025 will serve as a hub for state-of-the-art clean energy technologies. The event will bring together technology leaders, key buyers, and experts from Thailand and across the region, fostering knowledge exchange, business growth, and regional collaboration in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage solutions. This year’s event will feature more than 1,500 leading brands from around the world, including ABB, ATESS, DELTA, HITACHI ENERGY, TESLA, SUNGROW, and many more. Additionally, international pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland and United Kingdom will showcase cutting-edge innovations and more than 32,000 visitors from 65 countries are expected to attend. ASEW 2025 will be co-located with MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok (MTAB) 2025, The Region’s Premier Technology Exhibition and Conference on Future Transportation and Smart Mobility.

Be part of the movement toward a sustainable energy future at ASIA Sustainable Energy Week 2025, taking place July 2-4, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok.

Contact us:
For more information and booth, please contact: asew-th@informa.com or visit event website www.asew-expo.com.

About Informa Markets:
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and grow. Through our comprehensive portfolio of exhibitions, digital content, and services, we enable customers and partners to connect, discover new opportunities, and drive industry progress.

For more information, please visit: www.informamarkets.com

Tencent Cloud Recognized as a Leader in Omdia Market Radar for Games in Asia & Oceania, Solidifying its Position as a Global Gaming Industry Innovator

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global leading technology company Tencent, has been named as a leader among cloud platforms for games in the latest report by Omdia, a premier technology research and advisory firm. The report highlights Tencent Cloud’s exceptional capabilities in supporting the gaming industry, showcasing its cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative, gaming-specific solutions, which solidify its position as an innovator in the global gaming sector.

According to the “Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games, Asia & Oceania – 2025”, Tencent Cloud is the top cloud platform for game developers in China – one of the largest and fastest-growing markets globally.
According to the “Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games, Asia & Oceania – 2025”, Tencent Cloud is the top cloud platform for game developers in China – one of the largest and fastest-growing markets globally.

According to the “Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games, Asia & Oceania – 2025″, Tencent Cloud is the top cloud platform for game developers in China – one of the largest and fastest-growing markets globally. It is also expanding its influence internationally, establishing a significant presence in Asia and Oceania, where it is positioned as one of the leading cloud service providers and is the only Asian vendor in the leader quadrant. As China’s largest gaming company, Tencent’s scale is reflected in its deep expertise and sustained focus in the gaming sector, with a sustained focus on gaming, which drives the development of its cloud platform. This emphasis is evident in Tencent Cloud’s robust suite of tools for game developers, including game servers, multiplayer services, and LiveOps. The platform’s offerings reflect the advanced adoption of live service business models in the Chinese market, distinguishing Tencent Cloud as a leader in the industry.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President, Tencent Cloud International, said, It is an honor for us at Tencent Cloud to be recognized as a leader in the Omdia Market Radar. This acknowledgment is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in supporting the gaming industry. As the demand for cloud-based gaming solutions continues to grow, Tencent Cloud becomes even more well positioned to drive innovation and deliver greater value to developers and players all over the world.”

Innovative Solutions for the Gaming Industry

Tencent Cloud has developed a range of solutions to address the unique challenges of the gaming industry, enabling developers to deliver seamless, secure, and engaging experiences to players worldwide, including key offerings such as Game Multimedia Engine (GME), Tencent EdgeOne, Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) and WeTest. With these mature solutions for the gaming industry, Tencent Cloud has already powered some of the most successful games in the world.

Taking EdgeOne, one of Tencent Cloud’s flagship products for instance, in the gaming sector, EdgeOne’s global nodes, combined with innovative architecture, have accelerated game server access by over 30%, improved download speeds for game developers by an average of 50%, and increased first-day user activity by 20%. Today, EdgeOne serves over 500 gaming clients globally, providing services for Tencent’s self-developed strategic games like Honor of Kings. Additionally, EdgeOne supports global operations for companies such as Kuro Games’ “Wuthering Waves and BluePoch’s “Reverse 1999”, ensuring both security and performance.

Anti-Cheat Expert, another popular gaming solution, offers a comprehensive range of game security services, safeguarding players across various scenarios throughout the lifecycle of both PC and mobile games. It provides multi-dimensional protection and detection capabilities. Leveraging 20 years of anti-cheat experience and a vast database of cheat samples, ACE employs AI and big data technologies to effectively detect various types of threats and cheating, including emerging cheats such as DMA (Direct Memory Access) and AI-based cheats. ACE is now serving millions of players across hundreds of games. For example, The Bornless, a PC action horror First Person Shooter (FPS) game developed by Cathedral Studios, is utilizing ACE to address diverse security challenges and ensure a fair and competitive gaming environment for players.

Leveraging its cost-effective solutions and deep expertise in the gaming industry, Tencent Cloud has become the leading partner for global gaming companies seeking scalable, high-performance cloud infrastructure. The company has strategically expanded its global server footprint beyond mainland China, building a robust, high-performance network across Asia-Pacific and Oceania to meet rising regional demand. Tencent Cloud further differentiates itself through unmatched compatibility with Chinese-developed software ecosystems, offering enterprises a seamless transition to cloud environments.

As part of its accelerated global growth strategy, Tencent Cloud is prioritizing investments in key international markets, with Asia-Pacific and Oceania seeing accelerated adoption of its services. The gaming sector, a core pillar of this expansion, is positioned as a cornerstone of Tencent Cloud’s future growth, reinforcing its leadership in the global cloud computing arena.

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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 Among Over 7,000 Foreigners to Be Deported After Scam Crackdown in Myanmar

Lao National Among Over 7,000 Foreigners to Be Deported After Scam Crackdown in Myanmar
In this photo taken on February 23, 2025 alleged scam centre workers and victims rest during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in Myanmar's eastern Myawaddy township. Hundreds of foreigners are being sent home from scam compounds in Myanmar that are run by criminal gangs, with many workers saying they were trafficked and forced to swindle people around the world in protracted internet scams. (Photo by AFP)

A Lao national is among more than 7,000 foreign victims set to be deported following a crackdown on scam call centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar, according to security sources. The repatriation effort, led by Myanmar’s Border Guard Forces (BGF), will be conducted through Thailand. 

German Children’s Classic ‘Emil and the Detectives’ Translated into Lao

Children reading excerpts of Emil and the Detectives
Children reading excerpts of Emil and the Detectives

The beloved German children’s classic Emil and the Detectives, written by renowned author Erich Kästner, has now been translated into Lao. 

The launch event for this translated version took place at the German Embassy in Vientiane on 26 February.

Originally published in 1929, Emil and the Detectives marked a shift in German literary style and has since become a fundamental piece of children’s literature, praised for its emphasis on empowerment, self-confidence, and courage. 

The story features a group of resourceful children who take matters into their own hands to solve a mystery, proving that even the youngest can act with determination and shape their own destinies.

But translating this classic into Lao was no simple task, as noted by the translator, Ousavanh Thiengthepvongsa. The book is rich with slang and everyday language from 1920s Berlin, which presented a unique translation challenge.

Ousavanh studied in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) and spent many years living in Germany, Ousavanh brought together a deep understanding of both German literature and Lao culture to this project. 

He teamed up with Sonekham Seankhamta, an editor from the German Department at the National University of Laos (NUOL), and together they worked to ensure the language stayed true to the original while also making it relatable and accessible for young Lao readers.

The process of adapting the book’s historical, cultural, and linguistic elements to the Lao context required an in-depth understanding of both the original text and the target language. 

German classic Emil and the Detectives was translated into Lao. Launch day at the German Embassy in Vientiane.

“It was a challenge to translate the book word by word, striving to preserve its original meaning while ensuring that Lao readers could fully understand the true essence of the story,” said Ousavanh. “We wanted to ensure that the Lao readers could relate to the themes of courage and adventure, just as children in Germany have for decades.”

Erich Kästner, the author of the book, was born in Dresden in 1899 and is considered one of the most important German writers of the 20th century. Despite his popularity, Kästner’s books were publicly burnt by the Nazis in 1933, and the author was banned from writing. However, his legacy endures to this day with Emil and the Detectives.

The Lao version of Emil and the Detectives was published by the German charity association Books for Laos e.V., with support from the German Embassy in Laos and the Georg Kraus Foundation. This project is the result of a collaborative effort between the German Embassy, the NUOL, Books for Laos, and the grassroots literacy initiative Reading Elephant Laos, which has been supporting educational projects in Bokeo Province since 2017.

The first edition of the Lao translation comprises 600 copies, which will be distributed free of charge to schools, libraries, and reading projects in Laos. 

Bridge Alliance accelerates API market development in Asia Pacific

  • Leveraging operator relationships with enterprise customers to offer them API services
  • Partnering with multiple channels to meet specific solution needs of enterprise verticals like fintech, e-commerce

SINGAPORE and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bridge Alliance, the alliance of leading global mobile operators has taken big strides forward in accelerating market development of telco APIs in Asia Pacific through channel partnerships. It will showcase updates to its Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx) at the GSMA Open Gateway Zone at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025.

Launched in 2024 and open to any operator, BAEx has made significant progress in securing channel partners and participating operators. To date, 14 operators have pledged their commitment to BAEx, which simplifies API access and adoption with its unified integration, simplified commercial framework and common operational support model.

Dr Ong Geok Chwee, CEO of Bridge Alliance, said, “We’re excited to show the progress that BAEx has made in API market development on the global stage here at MWC 25. We’re encouraged by the support of participating channel partners and operators to realise our market-driven approach in serving the needs of developers and enterprises. We look forward to co-creating relevant use cases with them!”

Driving innovation and new use cases 

Bridge Alliance is also driving efforts in innovation and developing new use cases in the region. Bridge Alliance is co-hosting the Open Gateway Global Use Case Innovation Challenge launched by China Unicom Global and the GSMA, which has identified innovative industry proposals tapping on CAMARA APIs that will be shortlisted for potential commercial deployment.

Together, the operator community, academia and industry partners will co-develop these new use cases which will address the needs of Chinese multinational enterprises and can be deployed beyond China. Results of winning proposals will be announced at the MWC Barcelona 2025 and displayed at the China Unicom booth at MWC (Hall 1, Stand 1A60).

As an operator-neutral exchange, BAEx extends its scope beyond Bridge Alliance member operators and serves as an industry catalyst to remove friction for enterprises to adopt telco APIs. Among these, BAEx is now offering Number Verification and SIM Swap. In January 2025, BAEx’s Number Verify API received GSMA’s Open Gateway Certification.

Channel partners

To further meet the needs of developers in specific enterprise verticals and the long-tail developer community, Bridge Alliance has established partnerships with multiple channel partners including:

CPaaS provider Soprano Design offers an automated digital engagement platform that enables developers to integrate seamless, automated communications into their applications. It will leverage Number Verify API to create secure and trusted digital authentication flows.

Glide Identity provides an advanced authentication solution designed to prevent account takeover fraud and enhance security against AI-driven threats. Glide will be utilizing BAEx’s Number Verify and SIM Swap APIs to further strengthen their authentication solutions across Asia.

917Ventures, the corporate venture builder arm of Globe, will publish BAEx APIs on Concati, its one-stop API marketplace for developers that allows integration and consumption of APIs in just a couple of days.

Visit the Bridge Alliance pod at the GSMA Open Gateway Zone at MWC Barcelona 2025 to find out more or www.bridgealliance.com/baex to register your interest in participating in BAEx.

About Bridge Alliance

Bridge Alliance, the leading mobile alliance for premier operators and their customers in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024. Our alliance today covers 35 members who serve over 1 billion customers collectively across these regions. Our goal is to build group capabilities and create value for our members by enabling compelling roaming services and experience, offering multi-market enterprise and IoT solutions, and delivering savings and benefits through leveraging group economies.

Bridge Alliance’s members and partners include: Airtel (India, Sri Lanka and the Airtel subsidiaries in Africa: Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), AIS, China Telecom, China Unicom, CSL, CTM, Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Maxis, Metfone, MobiFone, Optus, Singtel, SK Telecom, stc (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait), SoftBank Corp., Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel.

For more information, visit www.bridgealliance.com.

Luang Prabang Tourism Center Turns Chinese Hot Pot, Sparks Online Debate

Tourist Information Center Before and After Renovation. (Photo: Luang Prabang Culture)
Tourist Information Center Before and After Renovation. (Photo: Luang Prabang Culture)

In a move that has stunned many in the tourism industry, the once important Tourist Information Center in Luang Prabang, located in front of the night market at the corner of Sisavangvong Road, has been transformed into a Chinese hot pot restaurant.

Practicing Sustainability: DEKRA Honored with ‘Global Eco Partner Award’

BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2025 Automotive Supply Chain New Ecology Conference, organized by China Automotive News under the guidance of China Energy & Automotive Media Group Ltd., DEKRA was recognized with the prestigious Global Eco Partner Award. This accolade highlights DEKRA’s outstanding contributions to the automotive supply chain ecosystem.

Driving a New Ecosystem, Shaping a Sustainable Future

With the rapid growth of the new energy vehicle market, advancements in battery technology, automated and connected driving have accelerated the transformation of supply chain enterprises. This shift not only facilitates the new energy vehicle industry but also injects new vitality into the entire automotive supply chain.

The conference aimed to foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive industrial ecosystem, strengthening innovation-driven development, promoting the deep integration of the automotive supply chain and achieving sustainable development. Industry leaders, corporate executives, and experts convened to explore emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges while sharing best practices and strategies for enhancing cross-sector collaboration and sustainable business models.

DEKRA: Empowering the Future of the Automotive Supply Chain

As a global leader in safety, security and sustainability, DEKRA provides comprehensive services across the automotive supply chain, including homologation, testing and certification for automotive components, audit and management system certification, as well as cybersecurity and functional safety services.

Receiving the Global Eco Partner Award reaffirms DEKRA’s dedication to advancing the automotive supply chain ecosystem. Looking ahead, DEKRA remains committed to sustainability, continuously innovating service portfolio and enhancing service quality. Through close collaboration with global partners, DEKRA aims to build a safe, sustainable, and mutually beneficial automotive supply chain.

DEKRA is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, dedicated to becoming a trusted partner in safety and sustainability. With outstanding performance in corporate social responsibility and sustainability management, DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

About DEKRA

For 100 years, DEKRA has been a trusted name in safety. Founded in 1925 with the original goal of improving road safety through vehicle inspections, DEKRA has grown to become the world’s largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. Today, as a global partner, the company supports its customers with comprehensive services and solutions to drive safety and sustainability forward—fully aligned with DEKRA’s anniversary motto, “Securing the Future.” In 2024, DEKRA is expected to generate revenue of 4.3 billion euros. Around 49,000 employees are providing qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries across five continents. DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.