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DITP Showcases Thai Culinary Excellence with “Thai SELECT Royal Gala Night”


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi graciously presided over the “Thai SELECT Royal Gala Night.” The prestigious event, designed to spotlight Thai cuisine and the trusted Thai SELECT label on the global stage, celebrated the distinctive allure and tastes of Thai food, an integral part of the nation’s rich cultural tapestry. Held under the theme “THE FIVE SPIRITS OF THAI TASTE,” the gala provided an unparalleled culinary journey. The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Ministry of Commerce, organized the event on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.

DITP Showcases Thai Culinary Excellence with "Thai SELECT Royal Gala Night"

Her Royal Highness delivered the opening remarks, warmly welcoming the distinguished guests. The gala dinner featured an exquisite five-course meal, each course representing one of “THE FIVE SPIRITS OF THAI TASTE,” masterfully interpreted by acclaimed chefs associated with the Thai SELECT initiative:

  • (1) The Awakening Spirit (sour) presented by BLUE ELEPHANT
  • (2) The Grounded Spirit (salty) presented by Amdang Typhoon Group
  • (3) The Fiery Spirit (spicy) presented by Royal Osha
  • (4) The Soulful Spirit (creamy) presented by R-HAAN
  • (5) The Nostalgic Spirit (sweet) presented by The Artisans Ayutthaya

Adding to the evening’s significance was the participation of Ethan Bernath, a globally recognized American chef, writer, and content creator known for shaping global culinary narratives. He engaged in a compelling dialogue with Thailand’s leading chefs, exploring the authentic essence of Thai flavors.

Thai SELECT is a prestigious certification awarded by the Ministry of Commerce to outstanding Thai restaurants, both within Thailand and internationally, as well as to high-quality ready-to-eat Thai food products. This mark of excellence signifies adherence to authentic flavors and traditional cooking techniques, fostering a worldwide appreciation for genuine Thai cuisine. As a vital component of Thailand’s soft power, Thai food acts as a cultural envoy while driving business and economic prosperity.

Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce, stated, “…Today, Thai SELECT has emerged as a trusted global symbol and a vital instrument in advancing Thailand’s soft power. Recently, the Ministry of Commerce has refreshed the image and upgraded the criteria for awarding the Thai SELECT label to four levels marked with a star symbol, comparable to Michelin stars, to better reflect international standards, authentic Thai flavors, and the rich cultural experience. This ensures that both domestic and international consumers can easily recognize and appreciate Thai cuisine, fostering its lasting acceptance on the global stage…”

Reflecting on the gala, Chef Ethan Bernath remarked, “Tonight’s event beautifully captured the essence of Thai cuisine, not only in taste but also in culture. Every element brings out the depth of wisdom and passion from its creators. I’m glad that we now have the Thai SELECT symbol, which assures consumers and guarantees that Thai restaurants and food products around the world uphold high standards while preserving the authentic flavors of Thailand..”

The Ministry of Commerce remains committed to elevating the global standing of the Thai SELECT program, including the introduction of the “Orchid Star of Honor” emblem, a mark of the highest refinement in Thai culinary arts. Restaurants are now categorized under four tiers: Thai SELECT 3 Stars, Thai SELECT 2 Stars, Thai SELECT 1 Star, and Thai SELECT Casual. Currently, there are over 18,800 Thai restaurants globally, with more than 1,800 holding the Thai SELECT certification. Furthermore, over 900 ready-to-eat Thai food products from more than 100 companies bear the Thai SELECT label. These accomplishments underscore the potent role of Thai cuisine in showcasing Thailand and its vibrant culture to the world.

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SERES Invited to Attend ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum

CHONGQING, China and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 27, the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum officially opened in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to create development opportunities and shared prosperity by strengthening cooperation in economy, trade, investment, and other fields. SERES, as a representative of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) enterprises, was invited to attend the forum.

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister I Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi meets with Chairman and President of SERES Group John Zhang
Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister I Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi meets with Chairman and President of SERES Group John Zhang

John Zhang, Chairman and President of SERES Group stated that with the brand slogan of “Intelligence Redefining Luxury,” SERES focuses on the high-end luxury vehicle market, exploring a development path for Chinese automakers. For the markets of ASEAN and GCC member countries participating in the forum, SERES will accelerate the localized development and certification of relevant models, especially the high-end AITO series, to swiftly introduce them into target markets and achieve full coverage in the future.

SERES’ vehicle export business began in 2005. After years of development, the company has exported over 550,000 vehicles cumulatively to more than 70 countries and regions, including Germany, France, the UK, and Italy. In 2018, SERES established and put into operation a highly automated manufacturing plant in Indonesia integrating four major processes – stamping, welding, painting, and assembly, which became the first pure electric vehicle manufacturer in Indonesia. With a foothold in Indonesia, SERES is expanding its reach across ASEAN and continuously growing its presence in the Southeast Asian market.

By attending the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum, SERES is expected to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with ASEAN and GCC member countries, accelerating the materialization of its overseas market expansion.

John Zhang interviewed by Fortune during the forum
John Zhang interviewed by Fortune during the forum

During the interview, John Zhang introduced that SERES was founded in 1986 and has undergone three entrepreneurial phases—transitioning from auto parts to complete vehicles, and now to intelligent electric vehicles—achieving leapfrog development each time. Now, AITO brand is redefining luxury with intelligence and pioneering a “New Luxury” concept combining Traditional Luxury and Technological Luxury. With leading product strength, AITO has won recognition from more than 600,000 users, establishing itself as the benchmark of “New Luxury” in China.

As a technology-driven company, SERES is committed to innovations of core technologies in electrification and intelligence, having developed the SERES MF Platform, SERES Super Range Extender, SERES Intelligent Safety, and SERES Super Factory, building a robust technological moat.

In the face of the opportunities and challenges brought by global economic integration, SERES will embrace a more open and inclusive mindset, working together with partners from all sectors to jointly write a new chapter in the development of China’s new energy vehicle industry.

About SERES

Founded in 1986, SERES is a leading technology company specializing in new energy vehicles (NEVs). With a workforce of approximate 20,000 employees, SERES is publicly listed on the A-share market and ranks among the Fortune China 500. The company is dedicated to the research and development, manufacturing, sales and services of new energy vehicles and their core NEV components.

The name SERES is inspired by the Greek word for “the land of silk”, evoking the luxuries of heritage of the East. SERES offers two NEV brands for overseas markets: AITO and DFSK. These brands provide a diverse range of products tailored to different market segments, with AITO focusing primarily on the high-end luxury segment. To date, SERES has exported over 550,000 vehicles to more than 70 countries and regions, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and many more countries.

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X-Origin AI Introduces Yonbo: The Next-Gen AI Companion Robot Designed for Families

X-Origin AI Launches Its First AI Companion Robot Yonbo on Kickstarter—Meet Your Most Understanding Digital Life Partner for Lifelong Companionship.

LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — X-ORIGIN-AI specializes in the R&D of consumer-grade AI robotics, breaking the constraints of AI as a mere tool and advancing human-machine interaction from utility to emotional connection. Addressing the needs of users across all life stages—from children to adults and elderly people—it builds an intelligent companion ecosystem powered by personalized AI models, ensuring everyone has a digital partner that truly “understands them.”

Its first product, Yonbo—a smart AI companion robot designed for families with children—has completed development and entered mass production. This highly anticipated product officially launched on Kickstarter on May 22, 2025, already attracting widespread attention from industry observers and early tech adopters.

Behind X-Origin AI stands a world-class team with deep expertise in robotics and global operations. Founder and CEO Dr. Li Yunzhou, a robotics expert and seasoned entrepreneur, previously led his team to win China’s first international robot combat championship.

The Vision Behind Yonbo: Why X-Origin AI Is Rethinking the Future of AI Companionship

When asked why he founded X-Origin AI, Dr. Li emphasized the company’s clear mission: “To empower everyone with a digital partner that truly understands them.” It aims to advance AI-human symbiosis and pioneer a new wave of human-machine interaction.

According to Dr. Li, X-Origin AI has built a hardware technology framework for the AI era, spanning system data layers, terminal tech layers, and application layers, enabling more efficient creation of “intelligent” hardware products.

Current AI toys and desktop robots often offer homogenized functionalities, primarily relying on conversational large models. However, Dr. Li believes high-quality AI companionship requires emotional perception and personalized understanding to deliver genuine “emotional value.” Simply wrapping large models in hardware shells falls short of true “companionship.”

The future of AI hardware lies not in superficially integrating large language models (LLMs) into traditional devices but in redefining hardware from the ground up with intelligence—leveraging LLMs’ analytical power to enable hardware to “listen,” perceive emotions, and understand contexts, then translating these into real-world functionalities.

X-ORIGIN-AI employs an edge-side model control system to deliver personalized assistance, creating a system that interacts with LLMs. It processes the robot’s sensory data to form bionic memories that mimic human brain logic. Enhanced by personalized memory and visual-modal data, this allows LLMs to provide more precise interactions, while the robot’s physical expressions and movements enable higher-quality human-machine engagement.

Additionally, X-Origin AI’s self-developed, AI-driven operating system empowers developers to build diverse intelligent agents on the Yonbo development platform. Users will benefit from frequent OTA (over-the-air) updates, continuously expanding Yonbo’s capabilities.

What Sets Yonbo Apart in the World of AI Robotics?

In the growing field of companion robots, Yonbo redefines “companionship” through a groundbreaking blend of emotional intelligence, personalized interaction, cutting-edge multimodal AI, and diverse content—including storytelling, gaming, role-playing, interactive learning, and a functional upgrade platform.

Yonbo’s core experience lies in its natural, fluid conversational ability. Unlike robots limited to scripted dialogues, Yonbo allows interruptions and dynamic turn-taking, making interactions smoother and more human-like. It listens, adapts, and responds in real time, just like a caring companion.

Beyond that, Yonbo can “feel.” Its smart emotion-detection system senses user moods and adjusts its tone and behavior accordingly, offering comfort, encouragement, or lively engagement.

Yonbo’s true uniqueness stems from its long-term bionic memory. Each night, it summarizes key daily interactions and selectively retains important events, user preferences, and shared moments, deepening personalization over time. Powered by X-Origin AI’s proprietary Customized Lifelong Learning Model (CLLM), it tailors every interaction to individual personalities and needs.

With fully integrated multimodal capabilities, Yonbo seamlessly processes voice, text, and visual inputs. It recognizes objects, interprets facial expressions, engages in games and storytelling, and even understands children’s doodles—responding with empathy and emotional awareness.

Beyond companionship, Yonbo supports emotional well-being. Its built-in psychological assessment and guidance system helps users better understand and manage their emotions. By offering gentle insights and emotional support, Yonbo isn’t just a robot but a trusted daily ally.

Combining empathy, intelligence, and adaptability, Yonbo isn’t just catching up to the future of AI—it’s redefining what “companionship” means.

Summary of Revolutionary Features

  • Multimodal AI: Integrates voice, text, and vision for holistic world understanding.
  • Deep Interaction: Understands every sentence and responds with lifelike tone, gestures, and expressions.
  • Long-Term Bionic Memory: Daily summaries key information like humans while filtering out useless information.
  • Emotion Detection: Senses user moods and tailors responses for optimal support.
  • Emotional Support: Built-in psychological assessment and guidance models to offer emotional support.
  • Rich Content: Regular OTA upgrades deliver endless surprises.

Strongly Recommended
Strongly Recommended

Looking Beyond Kickstarter: X-Origin AI’s Vision for the Future

After Yonbo’s Kickstarter launch on May 22, X-Origin AI will pursue an ambitious roadmap for growth and innovation. Dr. Li outlined three key priorities:

  1. Advance Core Tech: Strengthen edge-side multimodal AI’s analytical power and hardware feedback, optimizing emotional interaction and bionic memory.
  2. Global Expansion: Leverage Kickstarter momentum to enter major markets (especially the U.S. and Europe) via e-commerce and localized support.
  3. Developer Community Growth: By opening its OS interfaces, X-Origin invites developers to co-create a robust ecosystem integrating hardware, content, and services—unlocking new user experiences.

Looking ahead, X-Origin’s ambitions extend far beyond children’s robotics. With its personalized AI models, the company envisions a full-scenario product line for all ages, delivering a digital companion that truly “gets you.” Through these strategies, X-Origin AI is poised to lead a new wave in consumer AI robotics—redefining daily companionship and bringing emotionally intelligent machines closer to reality.

X-Origin Yonbo is now live on Kickstarter, with exclusive discounts for early backers:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xorigin/yonbo-smartest-home-robot-that-grows-with-your-family?ref=1nlvbw

New number of shares and votes in Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

STOCKHOLM, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The total number of shares in Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) as of May 30, 2025, amounts to 3,371,351,735 of which 261,755,983 are A shares and 3,109,595,752 are B shares. The total number of votes is 572,715,558.2 of which the A shares represent 261,755,983 votes and the B shares represent 310,959,575.2 votes.

The increase in the number of shares and votes is a result of the company’s issue of a total of 23.1 million C shares completed in May 2025. The C shares have subsequently been repurchased by the company and converted into B shares by virtue of a conversion clause in the articles of association. This is in accordance with the resolution by the AGM 2025 to expand the treasury stock as part of the financing of the Long-Term Variable Compensation Programs LTV 2025 and LTV 2024 for the company’s executive team and other executives. The company currently holds 38,065,074 B shares as treasury stock.

This information is information that Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson is obliged to make public pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08.00 CEST on May 30, 2025.

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HKQAA International Sustainability Forum • Hong Kong 2025: Support the Government’s Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure, Foster cross-border Cooperation and Green Development


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) held the HKQAA International Sustainability Forum • Hong Kong 2025 at the Convention Hall of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mr Tse Chin-wan, BBS, JP, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Government of HKSAR; Mr Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of HKSAR; Dr Chen Gang, Acting SG of BRI International Green Development Coalition; and Mr Gao Guosheng, Member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation, Secretary of the Party Committee and Secretary General of the Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration are the officiating guest and special guest. In addition, Dr Bernard Chan, JP, Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the HKSAR, officiated the Thematic Forum – Pathways to the Sustainable Development of the Silver Economy; and Mr Wei Dunsheng, Deputy Mayor of Nanping Municipal People’s Government, Fujian Province, officiated the Thematic Forum – Shaping a Sustainable and Livable City: Green Industry, Shared by the World.

HKQAA International Sustainability Forum • Hong Kong 2025: Support the Government's Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure, Foster cross-border Cooperation and Green Development

Linked policymakers and business leaders to explore green opportunities and low-carbon transition of the BRI

Sustainable development and low-carbon transition have become a global topic of concern, receiving significant attention from both the business and financial sectors. The Forum invited local and overseas political and business leaders, experts and academics to share their experiences and insights. In the Morning Forum – Seizing Green Finance Opportunities in the Low-Carbon Transition of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Greater Bay Area, the special guest speakers included Dr Zhang Jianyu, Chief Development Officer of BRI International Green Development Coalition; Mr Riyadi Suparno, Executive Director of Tenggara Strategics (speaker from Indonesia); Mr Ronnie Tham, Partner at Treo Capital (speaker from Malaysia); and Mr Leo Horn-Phathanothai, Founder and CEO, Just Transitions Incubator (JUTI) (speaker from Thailand).

“We took the lead in launching the Green Finance Certification Scheme in 2018 to help enable Hong Kong to leverage its strengths as a Belt and Road investment and financing platform to attract international capital and boost Belt and Road development. Moreover, we have forged a cooperative relationship with BRI International Green Development Coalition, which is jointly initiated by Ministry of Ecology and Environment of our country and international organisations. We aim to promote exchanges and mutual recognition of carbon standards with BRI countries, strengthen capacity-building training, and foster closer green cooperation,” said Ir C. S. Ho, Chairman of the HKQAA.

In the Afternoon Forum – Implementing Sustainable Development and Climate Financial Disclosure, the special guest speakers included Representative of Beijing Municipal Finance Bureau; Ms Janey Lai, Chief Executive Officer, The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council; Mr Leng Bing, Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); Prof Liu Yifang, Director, Sustainable Standards Research Center, Central University of Finance and Economics, Professor and PhD Supervisor of School of Economics.

Climate Impact GPS Campaign: supporting the Government’s roadmap on climate disclosure

HKQAA announced on the event that it took the lead in launching the HKQAA Climate Impact GPS Campaign earlier this year in support of the sustainability disclosure policies of our country and the HKSAR Government. This initiative aims to engage organisations, including the banking sector and the listed companies, in building capacity to address climate-related risks and opportunities so as to well prepare required climate-related financial disclosures by offering industry-based technical guidance, workshops and software tools, including the scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions calculation tool.

The Campaign is open to organisations at no cost, and nearly 90 participating organisations that joined the Pilot Program were recognised on a presentation ceremony in the Afternoon Session. Participating organisations of the Pilot Program gain prior access to preview relevant industry-based technical guidance, as well as participate in workshops and use the tools.

In terms of promoting professional talent development, HKQAA is honoured to be invited to cooperate with the Beijing Municipal Finance Bureau on a sustainability information disclosure pilot and training project, helping the country steadily advance the development of its sustainability disclosure standards system. Moreover, a memorandum of understanding was signed at the Forum by Mr P C Chan, Chief Executive Officer of HKQAA, and Prof Karen Cheung, Director of Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development. This memorandum aims to jointly promote the establishment and optimisation of sustainable development talent standards in Hong Kong, enhance talent cultivation and the upgrading of sustainable development skills, effectively drive industry-wide sustainable development, and foster Hong Kong and the entire Greater Bay Area as an international centre for sustainable development talent.

”I would like to take this opportunity to thank the HKQAA for its contributions to the development of green finance in Hong Kong. The HKQAA has been participating in the development of international standards for sustainable finance and launched the Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme (formerly called Green Finance Certification Scheme) in 2018. I am delighted to know that the HKQAA also supports the development of a roadmap for sustainability disclosure in our country by contributing to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance and Economy’s pilot project for sustainability disclosure and talent development. At home, it has supported Hong Kong’s own disclosure roadmap by establishing industry-specific climate risk tools to help local businesses prepare for future reporting requirements,” said Mr Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, in his remarks via video.

Introducing the Effectiveness and Potential Application of Structural Data Disclosure Model for Sustainability Disclosure

HKQAA introduced a brand-new structural data disclosure model in 2024, named the “Nexus Data Model”. With the meaning of nexus, the objective of the data model is to link material sustainability issues and to connect all stakeholders together. This model is already applied to HKQAA ESG Connect Program, Hong Kong Registration and will be used for other engagement, disclosure or assessment services in the future application.

As the evaluation project leader of this data disclosure model, Professor Zhang Lin, School of Energy and Environment of the City University of Hong Kong, shared on the Afternoon Forum the team’s finding based on data obtained from the HKQAA ESG Connect Program. The results confirmed that the data model effectively encourages businesses to adopt ESG initiatives and disclose progress on ESG, Carbon Action, Climate Response, and CBAM Ready, while strengthening stakeholder connections. Ultimately, it fosters a sustainable ESG Ecosystem, driving long-term ESG development.

Establishing strategic partnership to promote high-quality development in the GBA

On the Forum, under the witness of Mr P C Chan, Chief Executive Officer of HKQAA, and Mr Gao Guosheng, Member of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation, Secretary of the Party Committee and Secretary General of the Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration, a memorandum of understanding was signed by Mr K T Ting, HKQAA’s Chief Operating Officer, and Mr Lu Yongchi, Chief Operation Officer of The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Certification Promotion Centre. This memorandum aims to deepen cooperation in the field of testing and certification, advance the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, promote the alignment of regulatory mechanisms between the mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao regions, and support the high-quality development of the Greater Bay Area.

Co-hosting green industry themed forum with the People’s Government of Nanping

Nanping is endeavouring to become the country’s model city of green development, flourishing through its green industries. Co-hosted by HKQAA and the People’s Government of Nanping, Fujian Province, Thematic Forum – Shaping a Sustainable and Livable City: Green Industry, Shared by the World focused on topics of carbon measurement, value of ecological products, and the bamboo industry. Mr Wei Dunsheng, Deputy Mayor of Nanping Municipal People’s Government, Fujian Province, was the officiating guest of the Thematic Forum.

Launched a silver-friendly registration scheme to support the Government’s silver economy policy

The presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Green and Sustainability Contribution Awards 2025 was held on the event. The Awards aim to encourage companies to incorporate sustainable practices into their management decisions and daily operations, and recognise their efforts and contributions. Organisations and venues from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas were honoured.

This year, “Promote High-Quality Elderly Living”, “Promote Silver-friendly Community” and “Promote Halai-friendly Community” categories were newly added to the Awards. The awards of “Promote High-Quality Elderly Living” and “Promote Silver-friendly Community” were presented by Dr Bernard Chan, Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the HKSAR, who also officiated the Thematic Forum – Pathways to the Sustainable Development of the Silver Economy.

HKQAA has been launching various certification and registration schemes in line with government policy directions to continuously enhance the professionalism and recognition of the industry. To support the Working Group on Promoting Silver Economy led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, HKQAA has introduced the HKQAA Hong Kong Registration – Silver-friendly Series. This series aims to guide enterprises in tapping into the silver market through three main aspects – venues, products and services, while also creating a better living environment for the elderly. HKQAA will continue to promote the registration scheme, encouraging more enterprises to participate and jointly respond to the government’s policy of promoting the silver economy.

“I would like to thank the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency for taking the lead in launching the ‘Hong Kong Registration – Silver-Friendly Series’ in support of the Government’s efforts to promote the silver economy. This registration scheme sets out a set of criteria from the perspective of silver consumers, guiding enterprises to enhance their venues, products, and services. I also call on more enterprises to actively take part in the scheme by integrating silver-friendly elements into their daily operations and creating a consumption environment that better caters to the needs and preferences of the silver generation, thereby boosting “silver consumption” and driving economic growth,” said Dr Bernard Chan, JP, Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, in his remarks.

Organisation’s Sharing on Sustainability Strategies

JEC has been a long-standing ally in Hong Kong’s sustainability efforts, aligning with the 2050 Net-Zero mission by providing innovative sustainability solutions to both public and private sectors for decades. JEC’s AI digital solution and environmental engineering projects deliver real ESG impact, transforming how businesses and cities thrive sustainably. Regarding JEC’s innovations are shaping a more sustainable Hong Kong, JEC’s vision is to pioneer even smarter and more sustainable engineering innovations, making them accessible across Hong Kong and Asia. JEC’s mission contributes to Hong Kong’s 2050 Net-Zero future. JEC looks forward to connecting with all sectors to shape a greener tomorrow.

First, JEDI, JEC’s AI digital solution, optimizes energy and detects faults in buildings. Its algorithms analyze weather forecasts, past energy consumption, equipment pattern and utility bills to build predictive models, ensuring precise energy management. In 2024, JEDI saved over 8 million kilowatt-hJEC’ss and cut over 4 million kilograms of CO2 across grade A commercial buildings, campuses, and transport hubs in APAC. By analysing real-time data, like chiller performance, it slashes energy costs by 8-26%. For instance, in a commercial tower, JEDI’s fault detection reduced downtime, boosting efficiency and meeting BEAM Plus standards.

Next, through working with the government, JEC’s environmental engineering projects strengthen Hong Kong’s sustainability. The Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant, launched in 2023, uses reverse osmosis to supply ultimately increase to 135,000 million litres, equivalent to around 5% of Hong Kong’s potable water demand. Its solar panels generate renewable energy to account for 16% of total energy usage, reducing grid dependence by 30% and earning BEAM Plus Platinum certification. The Shek Wu Hui Sewage Treatment Works employs advanced treatment technology, enhancing water quality and earning a 2021 HKIBIM Bronze.

At O·PARK2, JEC’s waste-to-energy facility handles food waste daily through anaerobic digestion to create biogas for electricity production. This process contributes to exporting significant amounts of energy annually, powering local households, and effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions. JEC’s Pilot Biochar Production Plant in EcoPark, Tuen Mun, processes tonnes of woody waste annually to produce tonnes of biochar, reducing emissions and serving as a soil conditioner and pollutant filter.

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ATxEnterprise 2025 Boosts Global Participation, Reinforces Singapore’s Responsible AI and Innovation Leadership

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATxEnterprise (ATxE) 2025, Asia’s leading enterprise technology event and part of the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) platform, concluded its fifth and most ambitious edition this week at Singapore EXPO. This year’s edition saw a  5% increase in international participation from over 110 countries. This reflects growing recognition that AI adoption is a global imperative requiring cross-border collaboration, responsible governance, and inclusive innovation.

ATxEnterprise 2025 united leaders from over 110 countries to advance responsible AI and cross-border innovation, cementing Singapore’s position as a digital transformation hub
ATxEnterprise 2025 united leaders from over 110 countries to advance responsible AI and cross-border innovation, cementing Singapore’s position as a digital transformation hub

During the three-day event,  new partnerships with industry giants Alibaba Cloud, Prudential and ST Engineering were announced to give more local SMEs access to cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and cyber security. Announced at the opening of ATxEnterprise by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, these new collaborations, in support of the nation’s Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB), will equip businesses to accelerate the adoption of frontier technologies and strengthen cyber resilience with advanced AI capabilities. Mr Tan also launched two new talent programmes that will provide upskilling opportunities and create specialised AI career pathways for locals. These programmes will train AI practitioners ahead of demand as Singapore ramps up on accelerating Generative AI (GenAI) adoption across the enterprise ecosystem, strengthening the nation’s position as a global AI hub.

Spanning across twelve dedicated stages, the event united global tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore emerging technologies. From GenAI and quantum computing to satellite infrastructure and cybersecurity, the message is clear: AI is transforming every sector, and must be scaled inclusively.

Innovation and Partnerships Driving the Digital Frontier
Flagship conferences such as the AI Summit Singapore brought together enterprise leaders, regulators, and researchers to explore responsible tech scaling and stronger digital infrastructure, through AI integration. Notable speakers from UBS, Deel, A*STAR, DHL, Ernst & Young, Mastercard, SingHealth, Singtel, and Dyson led sessions on topics, including AI governance, sector-specific use cases, and breakthroughs in natural language processing and quantum AI.

SatelliteAsia, in partnership with Singapore Space & Technology Ltd. (SSTL) and the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), spotlighted the role of satellites in infrastructure, sustainability, and digital inclusion. Speakers from NASA, Kacific, Telesat, and ST Engineering iDirect discussed regional space ambitions and connectivity solutions.

Recognising Impact, Shaping What’s Next
Capping off the week was the debut of the Enterprise Tech Awards, honouring digital transformation excellence. With 90 award submissions from 14 countries, the Awards spotlighted innovation in Healthcare, Cybersecurity, AI, Digital Solutions, GreenTech, and Government Services. Winners included NEC Asia Pacific, Starhub, Seagate, Globant, and Quickbot.AI.

ATxE 2025 also hosted a CISO Tech Briefing and Enterprise Tech Leaders Forum, where senior decision-makers discussed regulatory alignment, innovation, and enterprise resilience.

Together, these programmes signalled ATxE’s evolution from a showcase to a strategic convening ground for global leaders shaping the digital economy. This growing influence was reflected in the rise in international attendees and high-level engagement.

“ATxE 2025 has set a new benchmark for enterprise innovation in Asia,” said Joyce Wang, Event Director, Asia Tech x Singapore. “From breakthrough technologies to bold cross-sector partnerships, this year’s edition proved that the region isn’t just participating in the global tech conversation—it’s leading it. It also reinforces Singapore’s ability to host world-class MICE events that convene decision-makers, innovators, and global thought leaders. We’re proud to provide a platform that turns ambition into action, and we look forward to delivering even greater impact in 2026.”

ATxE will return to the Singapore EXPO from 20 – 22 May 2026, continuing to shape the region’s digital future through meaningful partnerships, actionable insights, and bold innovation.

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Highreso Announces Discount Plans for NVIDIA H200-equipped GPUSOROBAN-AI SPACON Cloud and Begins Accepting Reservations for NVIDIA B200

TOKYO, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Highreso Co., Ltd. has announced discount plans for its NVIDIA H200-equipped GPUSOROBAN-AI SPACON Cloud.

GPUSOROBAN is a low-price cloud platform for GPU computing offered with a simple pricing system. The use of this high-performance GPU server greatly reduces the time required for large-scale computing and graphic processing. This platform provides a safe and secure computing environment since it is managed within Japan.

AI SPACON Cloud is the high-spec GPUSOROBAN lineup that provides cloud-based GPU instances with NVIDIA H200 or higher. Highreso is now announcing plans for AI SPACON Cloud equipped with H200 at a discount of up to 39% from the regular monthly rate of 2,530,000 yen (net, based on an exchange rate of USD 1 = JPY 143, as of the end of April), depending on the contract period.

Discount plans for NVIDIA HGX H200*

Monthly contract: USD 17,692.31 (regular price)

1-year contract: USD 15,923.08 (10% off)
2-year contract: USD 15,038.46 (15% off)
3-year contract: USD 11,323.08 (36% off)
5-year contract: USD 10,792.31 (about 39% off)

HGX H200’s technical specifications: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108695/202505279551/_prw_PI1fl_08ELlsz3.png 

Highreso also began accepting reservations for HGX B200 equipped with the “Blackwell,” which is the latest NVIDIA architecture.

Discount plans for NVIDIA HGX B200*

Monthly contract: USD 18,881.12 (regular price)

1-year contract: USD 18,308.96 (about 3% off)
2-year contract: USD 17,482.52 (about 7% off)
3-year contract: USD 16,528.93 (about 12% off)
5-year contract: USD 15,257.47 (about 19% off)

HGX B200’s technical specifications: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108695/202505279551/_prw_PI2fl_3h78HvgK.png 

*Based on an exchange rate of USD 1 = JPY 143.

*Actual rates vary depending on the current exchange rate at the time of signing.

For details about the plans and contracts, please contact Highreso using the following link.

AI SPACON Cloud: https://lp-soroban.highreso.jp/en/index.html 

About Highreso Co., Ltd.

Since 2019, Highreso has been operating one of Japan’s largest GPU data centers in Shika-machi, Ishikawa, from which it provides the GPUSOROBAN cloud-based GPU service.

In December 2024, Highreso opened a data center dedicated to GPU for AI development in Kagawa, which was certified for the provision of supplies for the METI Cloud Program. The GPU data center was the first of its kind in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. Highreso has strategic rollouts to develop new GPU data centers at closed schools in Genkai-cho, Saga and Ayagawa-cho, Kagawa. Highreso is advancing regional revitalization and the evolution of generative AI through its expanding network of local hubs.

June 2022: Awarded “Best CSP Partner of the Year” by NVIDIA

April 2024: Certified for the provision of supplies for the METI Cloud Program

Company Profile

Company Name: Highreso Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 106-1, Moroura, Genkai-town, Higashimatsuura, Saga
Tokyo Head Office: 3-24-1, Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Chief Executive Officer Yoshiyuki Shikura
Business Summary: Developing and operating GPU data centers, providing the GPU cloud service GPUSOROBAN

Company Website: https://highreso.jp/ 

GPUSOROBAN: https://soroban.highreso.jp/ 

Agoda and GSTC Launch Free Digital Training Platform to Empower Hoteliers with Sustainability Skills

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training platform designed to equip current and aspiring hoteliers with practical sustainability tools and knowledge. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for sustainable accommodation options from increasingly sustainability-conscious travelers while driving transformation within Asia’s hotel industry.

Agoda and GSTC launch Sustainable Tourism Academy.
Agoda and GSTC launch Sustainable Tourism Academy.

The Sustainable Tourism Academy offers localized and tailored content to tackle the unique sustainability challenges faced by the region. The platform features interactive learning exercises, case studies, assessments, and discussion boards to create an engaging and comprehensive learning experience. Learning modules focus on how to attract sustainability-minded guests and develop sustainability strategies with insights and case studies from hotels across Asia. Available in English, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, and Indonesian, the platform ensures accessibility for a broad audience of hospitality professionals across Southeast Asia.

The self-paced platform allows participants to complete training modules at their convenience, making it ideal for busy hospitality professionals. Upon successful completion, participants receive a completion certificate jointly issued by GSTC and Agoda, formally recognizing their enhanced sustainability knowledge and skills.

Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Agoda, shared, “Through the Sustainable Tourism Academy, Agoda and GSTC are equipping hoteliers to drive meaningful change within the industry. Agoda is committed to scaling up this initiative, and by offering this platform free of charge, we’re making sustainability education accessible, practical, and impactful for everyone in the Asian hospitality sector, from kitchen staff to general managers.”

Randy Durband, Chief Executive Officer at Global Sustainable Tourism Council, added, “By providing free access to practical, localized sustainability training, GSTC and Agoda are empowering hoteliers to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to making sustainability not just an aspiration, but a standard practice across the region.”

The training content is built around the GSTC Standard, the global standard for sustainability in travel and tourism. It covers key areas such as sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts, and environmental impacts. Developed by Agoda’s Sustainability Team and GSTC and its trainers, including CB Ramkumar (Vice Chair, GSTC), Mochamad Nalendra (CEO, Wise Steps Consulting), and Catherine Germier-Hamel (CEO, Destination Mekong), the content combines diverse expertise and real-world insights from leaders in the field.

The platform was officially launched on Friday, 30 May, at an event in Bangkok, Thailand, which brought together over a hundred Southeast Asian hospitality professionals for in-depth conversations on emerging trends and challenges in sustainable tourism. The Sustainable Tourism Academy is free of charge and accessible to everyone, underscoring Agoda and GSTC’s commitment to fostering a more sustainable future for all in travel.

To explore the platform, visit sustainabletourismacademy.org.

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