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  • From the Ground Up: Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards

    From the Ground Up: Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards

    HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – As global investors increasingly evaluate cities through measurable resilience, governance and sustainability, Vinhomes is taking an uncommon approach, embedding internationally recognized smart-city standards into large-scale developments from day one.

    Situated across 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise occupies one of Vietnam's most distinctive ecological settings, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.
    Situated across 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise occupies one of Vietnam’s most distinctive ecological settings, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.

    Through landmark partnerships with global certification bodies, the company is seeking to demonstrate that future cities can be designed not only to be greener and smarter, but also to perform against internationally benchmarked metrics.

    When Data Becomes the New Currency of Cities

    In the global competition for capital, talent and innovation, cities are increasingly judged by their ability to generate measurable outcomes. Investors today want evidence that infrastructure is resilient, mobility is efficient, governance is transparent and environmental commitments translate into long-term economic value.

    This transition is reshaping how cities are planned. According to the OECD, data governance has become a foundational element of smart-city development, while internationally standardized indicators such as ISO 37122 enable cities to measure performance consistently, benchmark against global peers and inform better policy and investment decisions1.

    Meanwhile, the World Council on City Data (WCCD) says that ISO-standardized, independently verified and globally comparable city data enables cities to make better planning and investment decisions, benchmark performance against global peers, and attract investment through greater transparency and comparability2.

    That helps explain why international standards such as ISO 37122 are attracting growing attention. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the framework establishes globally comparable indicators for evaluating smart-city performance across mobility, energy, environmental management, digital infrastructure, governance, public safety and innovation. ISO 37122 measures how effectively an urban system performs as an integrated whole.

    For governments and developers alike, the implication is significant, future cities will increasingly be judged by what they can measure and verify.

    Few developers have attempted to integrate those standards before a city is even built. Yet that is precisely the path Vinhomes is pursuing. Instead of treating certification as a post-construction credential, the company is embedding internationally recognized smart-city metrics into the planning process itself, a strategy that could place Vietnam among a new generation of countries helping redefine how future cities are conceived, governed and evaluated.

    Embedding Global Standards from the Ground Up

    On March 3, 2026, Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio officially launched its Smart City Certification Project in partnership with Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC), the WCCD and the Standardized Urban Metrics (SUM) initiative.

    The collaboration aims to achieve the WCCD/SUM ISO 37122 Custom Smart City Certification, a customized framework derived from ISO 37122 and specifically developed for large-scale greenfield urban projects.

    Under the partnership, KMAC provides strategic consulting and technical advisory services to align the project’s development with internationally recognized indicators. WCCD and SUM are responsible for developing the customized indicator framework, supervising the assessment process and overseeing certification, with an Interim Certification targeted within 2026 before full certification in subsequent phases.

    The approach reflects a broader evolution in urban development. Historically, many cities have sought certification only after major infrastructure systems were completed. Greenfield developments, however, offer a different opportunity: sustainability, digital governance and performance measurement can be integrated into planning from the outset rather than retrofitted later.

    “This project symbolizes a landmark collaboration between Vietnam and Korea in advancing global smart city standards,” said Mr. Chulse Oh, Head of AX Group at KMAC. “By combining Vinhomes’ visionary urban development with KMAC’s consulting expertise and WCCD/SUM’s global certification framework, Vinhomes Green Paradise will become a model for data-driven governance, sustainability, and smart innovation.”

    Situated across 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise occupies one of Vietnam’s most distinctive ecological settings, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve spanning more than 75,000 hectares. The project features 121 kilometers of coastline while maintaining a construction density of just 16%, reflecting a development strategy that prioritizes environmental resilience alongside long-term urban growth.

    Its ESG++ framework expands upon traditional Environmental, Social and Governance principles by adding two additional pillars – Regeneration and Climate Adaptation – placing ecosystem restoration alongside economic development.

    Once fully operational, the development targets 100% clean electricity generated from offshore wind, solar power and battery storage systems. Transportation is envisioned as an entirely net-zero ecosystem supported by electric cars, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, boats and a high-speed railway connecting directly with central Ho Chi Minh City.

    The project also places biodiversity at the center of its long-term strategy. A dedicated Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to support research, ecological restoration and mangrove conservation, reinforcing Can Gio’s role as a natural coastal defense system while strengthening climate resilience for future generations.

    Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO of WCCD and Director of SUM, believes the initiative reflects Vietnam’s growing role in global urban innovation.

    “Vietnam is emerging as one of the most promising leaders in smart and sustainable city development. The Vinhomes Green Paradise is a remarkable new development in Vietnam that deserves global recognition,” she said. “We are honored to partner with Vinhomes and KMAC to ensure that Vinhomes Green Paradise achieves global recognition through our WCCD/SUM ISO 37122 Custom Certification.”

    Vinhomes Green Paradise has also become the first official participant in the “7 Wonders of the Future Cities” campaign initiated by New7Wonders, further reinforcing its aspiration to become a benchmark for AI-ready, data-driven and environmentally resilient urban development.

    A Broader Vision for Vietnam’s Next Generation of Cities

    Less than two months after launching the Can Gio certification initiative, Vinhomes unveiled another flagship development that broadens the company’s long-term urban vision.

    On April 25, 2026, the developer officially introduced Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, a coastal mega-city spanning more than 6,200 hectares in Quang Ninh Province. Positioned as a “New Hanoi” beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, the project is designed as a fully integrated urban ecosystem where residents can live, work, study, receive healthcare and enjoy world-class leisure amenities within a single destination.

    More than 2,500 hectares are dedicated to green landscapes, water systems and mangrove forests, including 680 hectares of naturally filtered sea, approximately 200 kilometers of white-sand coastline and more than 660 hectares of Globe Ha Long Forest Park. Together, these natural assets form the foundation of an ESG++ ecosystem centered on regeneration, biodiversity and long-term environmental resilience.

    Looking beyond today’s internationally recognized benchmarks, the development is envisioned as the world’s first ESG-oriented city progressing toward the emerging ISO 37125 standard for sustainable urban development.

    If Green Paradise Can Gio demonstrates how internationally verified smart-city metrics can be embedded into a greenfield development, Global Gate Ha Long expands that concept into a broader model of human-centered urbanism.

    Taken together, the two developments reveal an increasingly distinctive strategy. Rather than viewing international standards as external certifications to pursue after construction, Vinhomes is integrating them into the earliest stages of planning, governance and infrastructure design.

    By building around those standards from the outset, Vinhomes is making the case that Vietnam can help shape the next chapter of global smart-city development, one where data, governance and environmental resilience become as important as architecture itself./.

    Sources:

    1. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/smart-city-data-governance_e57ce301-en/full-report/component-4.html
    2. https://www.dataforcities.org/about-wccd

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  • Tonglu Enhances Regional Tourism Strategy Through Immersive Experiences and Infrastructure Upgrades

    Tonglu Enhances Regional Tourism Strategy Through Immersive Experiences and Infrastructure Upgrades

    TONGLU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Olympic champion diver Quan Hongchan visited the Chuiyun Tongtian River scenic area in Tonglu, China, in early August — not to dive, but to joke with the “Turtle Immortal,” a costumed performer entertaining passengers on boats through the river and its caves.

    The "Turtle Immortal," an interactive character at Chuiyun Tongtian River in Tonglu, greets visitors during a cave tour.
    The “Turtle Immortal,” an interactive character at Chuiyun Tongtian River in Tonglu, greets visitors during a cave tour.

    The exchange spread quickly on Chinese social media. For visitors, the character has become more than a photo opportunity: people stop to trade lines, ask questions and play along. Some have traveled specifically to meet the performer.

    The small scene reflects a larger change underway in Tonglu, a county in Zhejiang province in eastern China. Long known for its scenery along the Fuchun River, Tonglu is adding performers, interactive storylines, water activities and even unexpected roadside attractions to encourage visitors to take part rather than simply look on.

    A cave tour with characters

    The “Turtle Immortal” is played by Zhang Yunbin, a 26-year-old opera performer who studied in Russia and speaks English and Russian. His setting is not a conventional theater but a river route winding through limestone caves.

    At Chuiyun Tongtian River, Zhang is one of a rotating cast inspired by Journey to the West, the classic Chinese novel. Visitors may encounter Zhu Bajie, also known as Pigsy, as well as the Bull Demon King and Taishang Laojun, a Taoist deity.

    More than 120 performers take part in the program. Rather than delivering a fixed show from a stage, they improvise with visitors, pose for photos and pull travelers into short scenes along the route.

    The approach is part of what tourism marketers call immersive travel, though the experience is fairly straightforward: visitors are invited to respond, joke back and become part of the moment.

    Similar experiments are appearing elsewhere in the county. At Yaolin Wonderland and Yan Ziling Fishing Platform in Tonglu, performers appear among caves, riverbanks and mountain paths as characters drawn from folklore, history and local life. A visit might include a brief role-playing exchange, a story about the site or an encounter that changes the pace of an otherwise standard tour.

    The goal is to give visitors a reason to linger.

    An aquarium at a highway rest stop

    Tonglu’s most unusual tourism experiment may not be in a scenic area at all.

    During China’s May Day holiday this year, travelers stopping at the Tonglu service area on the G25 Changchun–Shenzhen Expressway found more than fuel, snacks and restrooms. The rest area featured a large aquarium, mermaid performances and crowds pausing to take photos.

    The attraction turned a routine highway break into a destination in its own right. According to figures released by local authorities, the service area received more than 80,000 visitors a day during the holiday.

    The idea is to capture some of the spending that would otherwise pass through the county without stopping. A traveler who pulls over for coffee may stay for a show, buy a meal or decide to explore nearby attractions.

    County data show that Tonglu received 1.61 million visits during the May Day holiday, up 13.2% from a year earlier.

    Tourism revenue reached 958 million yuan, or roughly $132 million, a 12.4% increase, according to authorities.

    Those numbers do not prove that a single aquarium or character program drove the growth. But they point to the value Tonglu sees in making travel stops more memorable — and in turning short visits into longer ones.

    Scenic Tonglu County. Photo by Huang Qiang
    Scenic Tonglu County. Photo by Huang Qiang

    More ways to spend a summer day

    In late July, Tonglu launched a summer tourism campaign “Water Play Kingdom: Tonglu Is Wild.” The branding is aimed at visitors looking for a mix of rafting, family activities, village stays and outdoor recreation.

    The county’s tourism offerings now range from river rafting and mountain-stream activities to the family resort, rural walks and evening events. The strategy is less about promoting a single landmark than about creating enough options for visitors to spend a full weekend — or return in another season.

    That broader approach matters in a destination with no shortage of natural scenery. Tonglu’s rivers, caves and hills remain the foundation of its appeal. But local planners are increasingly treating those landscapes as settings for activities, stories and encounters rather than as backdrops for a quick stop and a photo.

    Making travel easier for overseas visitors

    Tonglu is also preparing for more international travelers.

    The multilingual “Turtle Immortal” has become a lighthearted symbol of that effort. When the performer chats with overseas visitors in English, Chinese social-media users joke that “the Heavenly Palace has opened an international branch.”

    Behind the joke is a more practical effort to improve the visitor experience. Yaolin township in Tonglu has been selected as a provincial pilot area for inbound-tourism innovation, with work underway on multilingual signs, international payment options and other services for overseas guests.

    For international visitors, those details can matter as much as the attractions themselves. A cave performance or rafting trip may be memorable, but clear directions, workable payment systems and accessible information determine whether a trip feels easy or frustrating.

    The county’s tourism push is still rooted in the things that first drew people there: water, mountains and caves. What is changing is the role of the visitor.

    In Tonglu, tourists may still come for the view. But they may also find themselves joking with a cave character, watching mermaids at a highway rest stop or joining an activity that asks them to do more than pose for a photo.

    Hashtag: #Tonglu

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  • Phancy 2026 Interim Results: Revenue Up 43.4%, API Revenue Up 860.8%, Turnaround to Profit

    Phancy 2026 Interim Results: Revenue Up 43.4%, API Revenue Up 860.8%, Turnaround to Profit

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Phancy Group Co., Ltd. (“Phancy” or “the Group”, stock code: 6682.HK), a leading enterprise AI cloud service platform, today announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (“the period”).

    During the period, the Group achieved revenue of RMB3,765 million, representing a 43.4% year-on-year increase. Gross profit amounted to RMB1,233 million, with an overall gross profit margin of 32.8%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent company amounted to RMB119 million, while adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent company amounted to RMB150 million. Both measures turned profitable, reflecting continued improvement in operational efficiency and profitability alongside the expansion of the Group’s business scale.

    The Group’s three major business segments developed in synergy. The API business recorded revenue of RMB464 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 860.8%, and became a key growth driver for the Group. The AI Platform business recorded revenue of RMB3,088 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.0%. The Agentic AI business recorded revenue of RMB214 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.9%.

    Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phancy, said: “In the first half of 2026, the Group accelerated revenue growth and further improved profitability, supported by the coordinated development of our AI Platform, API and Agentic AI businesses. The AI Platform continued to strengthen our core business foundation, while the API business delivered breakthrough growth by leveraging the capabilities of the Token Factory, becoming an important growth engine for the Group.

    Looking ahead, we will capitalize on the opportunities arising from the large-scale adoption of enterprise AI, apply our technological and operational strengths to deepen synergies between the AI Platform and API businesses, and focus our Agentic AI business on high-value industry applications. We remain committed to maintaining high-quality growth and operational efficiency while creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and shareholders.”

    Token Factory Drives Breakthrough Growth in the API Business

    During the period, the API business sustained its strong growth momentum and recorded revenue of RMB464 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 860.8%, supported by enhanced Token service capabilities and growing client demand. In the first half of 2026, Token consumption grew by approximately 620% year on year. As of the end of the period, the Group’s available computing power resources increased to 28,000 PFLOPS, supporting the expansion of Token service capacity and future development of the API business.

    In the first half of 2026, the Group continued to enhance its API service capabilities. As one of the Group’s core technology platforms, ModelHub has accumulated more than 200,000 “model x chip” adaptation combinations, creating an increasingly significant scale advantage and enabling the Group to meet growing demand for AI model calls from enterprises and developers in Mainland China and overseas markets.

    The “Token Factory” is not a standalone product, but an integrated production and operational framework connecting heterogeneous computing resources, models and enterprise applications. Leveraging core technologies including HAMi vGPU and ModelHub, the Group has established end-to-end capabilities spanning computing resource scheduling, model adaptation, and Token production and delivery, creating a complete value chain from computing resources to Token services and enabling clients to use AI services with greater stability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

    The Group will continue to optimize the allocation of computing power resources in line with business needs and enhance the production and delivery capabilities of its Token services. As AI adoption expands across a broader range of use cases, the API business is expected to further unlock its growth potential and create increasing commercial value as it scales.

    Enterprise Private Deployments Strengthen the AI Platform’s Core Business Foundation

    During the period, the AI Platform business achieved revenue of RMB3,088 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.0%. The Group’s orders on hand amounted to approximately RMB7 billion. Supported by broader client coverage, a steady increase in the number of paying clients and growing revenue contributions from major high-quality clients, the AI Platform business maintained steady growth and remained a stable contributor to the Group’s revenue.

    During the period, the number of paying clients with RISE vGPU, the commercial version of HAMi vGPU, as their primary requirement increased approximately 5-fold year on year. As the adoption of heterogeneous computing resources continues to expand, enterprises’ needs for more effective computing power and higher resource utilization efficiency are also increasing, creating further growth opportunities for the Group’s related products and services.

    As AI applications become increasingly integrated into enterprises’ core business processes, clients’ requirements for data security, operational autonomy and control, flexible integration and long-term operations continue to increase, highlighting the importance of private deployment of enterprise AI. The Group continues to provide clients across the energy, manufacturing, financial services, retail and telecommunications sectors with full-stack capabilities encompassing unified heterogeneous computing resource management, model adaptation and optimization, and the deployment and operation of enterprise AI applications, supporting clients in expanding AI applications from individual projects to a broader range of business scenarios.

    Agentic AI Focuses on High-Value Applications and Explores Result-as-a-Service Model

    During the period, the Agentic AI business continued to operate steadily, recording revenue of RMB214 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.9%. The Group continued to pursue a focused development strategy, prioritizing investment in industry applications with significant strategic value and the potential to accumulate high-quality, industry-specific data, thereby supporting the long-term development of its business value and industry capabilities.

    In terms of its business model, the Group further promoted its result-as-a-service (RaaS) cooperation model in high-value industry applications, including energy and entertainment industries. Rather than simply selling standardized products, the Group works closely with clients throughout their business processes, using AI to reduce costs, improve efficiency and generate incremental revenue. Commercial arrangements are linked to the value actually delivered. As the relevant projects continue to progress, the Group aims to further deepen these client relationships while accumulating real-world industry experience and know-how, creating favorable conditions to further scale the relevant capabilities.

    Looking ahead, the Group will continue to maintain a focused approach to investment and prioritize business areas capable of creating long-term client value and economies of scale.

    Operational Efficiency and Resource Support Enable Business Expansion

    During the period, the Group’s research and development (R&D) expenses amounted to RMB1,208 million, up 35.2% year on year, and R&D expense stood at 32.1%. As of the end of the period, the Group had accumulated more than 500 invention patents. The Group continued to focus on strengthening core AI infrastructure capabilities, including HAMi and ModelHub, and further enhanced its capabilities in heterogeneous computing power management, model adaptation and enterprise AI services, supporting the coordinated development of the AI Platform, API and Agentic AI businesses while further enhancing product iteration, client delivery and operational efficiency.

    In the first half of the year, the Group strategically increased its computing power resource reserves to support the continued capacity expansion of Token service capacity and meet growing client demand. Capital expenditures amounted to RMB2,237 million. At the same time, the Group had aggregate credit facilities of approximately RMB6,616 million and total borrowings of RMB1,660 million, providing financial support for the deployment of computing power assets and business development. The Group will continue to allocate resources in line with its business development needs and balance capital investment, business growth and profitability.

    The Group’s selling and marketing expenses amounted to RMB28 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 85.0%, while selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 0.75%, primarily due to increased client recognition and enhanced product capabilities. While maintaining investment in core technologies, the Group will continue to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency and enhance the quality of business growth.

    Dual Growth Engines Driving Long-Term Value Creation

    Looking ahead, enterprise AI applications are gradually moving from pilot programs toward large-scale adoption and continuing to expand into a broader range of core business areas. Enterprises’ requirements for data security, operational autonomy and control, and deep integration with business processes will continue to drive the development of the private AI Platform deployment market. At the same time, the wider adoption of Agentic AI applications and rapid growth in Token demand are expected to drive continued demand for efficient, stable and scalable Token services.

    Leveraging its neutral, full-stack AI capabilities and extensive experience serving enterprise clients, the Group will continue to enhance its technology, delivery and operational capabilities. While maintaining a disciplined approach to operations, the Group will support the steady growth of the AI Platform business, steadily advance the development of the Token Factory and the API business, and focus the Agentic AI business on industry applications with long-term value, creating sustainable value for clients and shareholders.

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    About Phancy Group

    Phancy Group (6682.HK) is a leading full-stack AI cloud services platform, providing comprehensive solutions for the AI 2.0 era. Our offerings include 4ParadigmSage AIOS, HAMi vGPU and ModelHub XC, delivering efficient and scalable AI infrastructure with end-to-end capabilities. We provide a complete solution from heterogeneous compute resource management and optimization to the deployment of intelligent agent models. These solutions empower digital transformation across a wide range of industries, supporting our vision of building a large-scale and efficient “Token Factory.”

    Guided by the mission of “AI for Everyone” and positioned as the “Navigator of AI,” Phancy Group is committed to becoming a global leader in Artificial General Intelligence.

  • "Japan Home" Singapore Stores Resume Operations

    "Japan Home" Singapore Stores Resume Operations

    Local Franchise Model to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Support Sustainable Growth

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – International Housewares Retail Company Limited (“IH Retail” or the “Group”, stock code: 1373), the parent company and owner of the “Japan Home” brand in Singapore, is pleased to announce that all “Japan Home” stores in Singapore have resumed operations and are open for business.

    Following the completion of the transition arrangements, all relevant stores have reopened on 20 August 2026.

    On 13 August 2026, an indirect subsidiary of the Group entered into a three-year master franchise agreement with the Singapore master franchisee, Radha Export Pte. Ltd (“Radha”), the company which is the engine behind the ABC and Valu$ stores in Singapore, and completed the handover of the existing stores on 19 August 2026. The agreement grants the master franchisee the exclusive right to operate the “Japan Home” business in Singapore, including through sub-franchisees, and to establish additional outlets at suitable locations.

    Radha combines extensive experience in consumer goods and wholesale distribution with strong local operational expertise and a well-established supply chain network. By leveraging the Radha’s local capabilities, the Group expects to enhance store operating efficiency, improve its responsiveness to market demand and maintain strong brand awareness in Singapore. The local franchise model is also expected to support the continued expansion of the “Japan Home” brand’s reach and influence in Singapore and across the Southeast Asian market over the next three years.

    This strategic restructuring represents an important step in optimizing the Group’s regional business structure, improving operational quality and enhancing efficiency. The Group remains confident in the long-term development of the Singapore market and is committed to ensuring customers continue to enjoy shopping at “Japan Home” stores in Singapore.

    Hashtag: #JapanHome

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  • Olymptrade partners with HOPE Worldwide Malaysia for a charitable mission in Kuala Lumpur

    Olymptrade partners with HOPE Worldwide Malaysia for a charitable mission in Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Olymptrade, a global trading platform, partnered with HOPE Worldwide Malaysia on a charity initiative to support food distribution and healthcare access for low-income families in Kuala Lumpur.

    HOPE Worldwide Malaysia is a non-profit organization founded in 2000. It supports urban low-income households and marginalized communities through food assistance, healthcare access and community wellbeing programs across the country.

    On August 15, the partners held a food distribution event near the Sentul Free Clinic, handing out 180 care boxes to impoverished families. Each box contained 10 kg of rice, flour, cooking oil, dried noodles, canned food, a choco malt drink, biscuits, potatoes and vegetables.

    Olymptrade also contributed to HOPE’s Health & Wellbeing Program, which supports both the Sentul Free Clinic of HOPE and mental wellness training for community members.

    The Sentul clinic, one of the NGO’s major projects, has been offering free, high-quality healthcare to local marginalized communities since 2000, treating more than 80,000 patients, including children and the elderly. Olymptrade’s donation will cover two months of the clinic’s operations, covering doctors’ salaries, medical supplies, program allowances and facility upkeep.

    Olymptrade’s donation will also fund three months of wellness training for 25 women, led by a qualified mental wellness facilitator. The program is designed to help mothers build emotional resilience, so they’re better equipped to support and guide their own children.

    This isn’t Olymptrade’s first charity campaign. The company has run similar missions in other countries where it operates, including Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, India and others, partnering with well-known local charities each time.

    The Kuala Lumpur campaign follows the same model, pairing immediate relief with a longer-term investment in healthcare and wellness.

    Olymptrade sees this combination as key to helping communities not just today, but for years to come. It also hopes the initiative will raise broader awareness of the food security challenges many Malaysian families continue to face.

    Hashtag: #Olymptrade

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  • From the Ground Up: How Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards

    From the Ground Up: How Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards

    HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – As global investors increasingly evaluate cities through measurable resilience, governance and sustainability, Vinhomes is taking an uncommon approach, embedding internationally recognized smart-city standards into large-scale developments from day one.

    Situated across 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise occupies one of Vietnam's most distinctive ecological settings, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.
    Situated across 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise occupies one of Vietnam’s most distinctive ecological settings, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve.

    Through landmark partnerships with global certification bodies, the company is seeking to demonstrate that future cities can be designed not only to be greener and smarter, but also to perform against internationally benchmarked metrics.

    When Data Becomes the New Currency of Cities

    In the global competition for capital, talent and innovation, cities are increasingly judged by their ability to generate measurable outcomes. Investors today want evidence that infrastructure is resilient, mobility is efficient, governance is transparent and environmental commitments translate into long-term economic value.

    This transition is reshaping how cities are planned. According to the OECD, data governance has become a foundational element of smart-city development, while internationally standardized indicators such as ISO 37122 enable cities to measure performance consistently, benchmark against global peers and inform better policy and investment decisions1.

    Meanwhile, the World Council on City Data (WCCD) says that ISO-standardized, independently verified and globally comparable city data enables cities to make better planning and investment decisions, benchmark performance against global peers, and attract investment through greater transparency and comparability2.

    That helps explain why international standards such as ISO 37122 are attracting growing attention. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the framework establishes globally comparable indicators for evaluating smart-city performance across mobility, energy, environmental management, digital infrastructure, governance, public safety and innovation. ISO 37122 measures how effectively an urban system performs as an integrated whole.

    For governments and developers alike, the implication is significant, future cities will increasingly be judged by what they can measure and verify.

    Few developers have attempted to integrate those standards before a city is even built. Yet that is precisely the path Vinhomes is pursuing. Instead of treating certification as a post-construction credential, the company is embedding internationally recognized smart-city metrics into the planning process itself, a strategy that could place Vietnam among a new generation of countries helping redefine how future cities are conceived, governed and evaluated.

    Embedding Global Standards from the Ground Up

    On March 3, 2026, Vinhomes Green Paradise – Can Gio officially launched its Smart City Certification Project in partnership with Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC), the WCCD and the Standardized Urban Metrics (SUM) initiative.

    The collaboration aims to achieve the WCCD/SUM ISO 37122 Custom Smart City Certification, a customized framework derived from ISO 37122 and specifically developed for large-scale greenfield urban projects.

    Under the partnership, KMAC provides strategic consulting and technical advisory services to align the project’s development with internationally recognized indicators. WCCD and SUM are responsible for developing the customized indicator framework, supervising the assessment process and overseeing certification, with an Interim Certification targeted within 2026 before full certification in subsequent phases.

    The approach reflects a broader evolution in urban development. Historically, many cities have sought certification only after major infrastructure systems were completed. Greenfield developments, however, offer a different opportunity: sustainability, digital governance and performance measurement can be integrated into planning from the outset rather than retrofitted later.

    “This project symbolizes a landmark collaboration between Vietnam and Korea in advancing global smart city standards,” said Mr. Chulse Oh, Head of AX Group at KMAC. “By combining Vinhomes’ visionary urban development with KMAC’s consulting expertise and WCCD/SUM’s global certification framework, Vinhomes Green Paradise will become a model for data-driven governance, sustainability, and smart innovation.”

    Situated across 2,870 hectares, Vinhomes Green Paradise occupies one of Vietnam’s most distinctive ecological settings, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve spanning more than 75,000 hectares. The project features 121 kilometers of coastline while maintaining a construction density of just 16%, reflecting a development strategy that prioritizes environmental resilience alongside long-term urban growth.

    Its ESG++ framework expands upon traditional Environmental, Social and Governance principles by adding two additional pillars – Regeneration and Climate Adaptation – placing ecosystem restoration alongside economic development.

    Once fully operational, the development targets 100% clean electricity generated from offshore wind, solar power and battery storage systems. Transportation is envisioned as an entirely net-zero ecosystem supported by electric cars, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, boats and a high-speed railway connecting directly with central Ho Chi Minh City.

    The project also places biodiversity at the center of its long-term strategy. A dedicated Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to support research, ecological restoration and mangrove conservation, reinforcing Can Gio’s role as a natural coastal defense system while strengthening climate resilience for future generations.

    Dr. Patricia McCarney, President and CEO of WCCD and Director of SUM, believes the initiative reflects Vietnam’s growing role in global urban innovation.

    “Vietnam is emerging as one of the most promising leaders in smart and sustainable city development. The Vinhomes Green Paradise is a remarkable new development in Vietnam that deserves global recognition,” she said. “We are honored to partner with Vinhomes and KMAC to ensure that Vinhomes Green Paradise achieves global recognition through our WCCD/SUM ISO 37122 Custom Certification.”

    Vinhomes Green Paradise has also become the first official participant in the “7 Wonders of the Future Cities” campaign initiated by New7Wonders, further reinforcing its aspiration to become a benchmark for AI-ready, data-driven and environmentally resilient urban development.

    A Broader Vision for Vietnam’s Next Generation of Cities

    Less than two months after launching the Can Gio certification initiative, Vinhomes unveiled another flagship development that broadens the company’s long-term urban vision.

    On April 25, 2026, the developer officially introduced Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, a coastal mega-city spanning more than 6,200 hectares in Quang Ninh Province. Positioned as a “New Hanoi” beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, the project is designed as a fully integrated urban ecosystem where residents can live, work, study, receive healthcare and enjoy world-class leisure amenities within a single destination.

    More than 2,500 hectares are dedicated to green landscapes, water systems and mangrove forests, including 680 hectares of naturally filtered sea, approximately 200 kilometers of white-sand coastline and more than 660 hectares of Globe Ha Long Forest Park. Together, these natural assets form the foundation of an ESG++ ecosystem centered on regeneration, biodiversity and long-term environmental resilience.

    Looking beyond today’s internationally recognized benchmarks, the development is envisioned as the world’s first ESG-oriented city progressing toward the emerging ISO 37125 standard for sustainable urban development.

    If Green Paradise Can Gio demonstrates how internationally verified smart-city metrics can be embedded into a greenfield development, Global Gate Ha Long expands that concept into a broader model of human-centered urbanism.

    Taken together, the two developments reveal an increasingly distinctive strategy. Rather than viewing international standards as external certifications to pursue after construction, Vinhomes is integrating them into the earliest stages of planning, governance and infrastructure design.

    By building around those standards from the outset, Vinhomes is making the case that Vietnam can help shape the next chapter of global smart-city development, one where data, governance and environmental resilience become as important as architecture itself./.

    Sources:

    1. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/smart-city-data-governance_e57ce301-en/full-report/component-4.html
    2. https://www.dataforcities.org/about-wccd

    Hashtag: #Vinhomes

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  • ExcelScale Launches in Malaysia with Unified AI Platform Giving Enterprises Access To 100+ AI Models Through a Single API

    ExcelScale Launches in Malaysia with Unified AI Platform Giving Enterprises Access To 100+ AI Models Through a Single API

    New platform lets Malaysian organisations tap leading AI models through one OpenAI-compatible API, helping them scale AI adoption with stronger governance, security, and cost control.

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – ExcelScale has officially launched its unified AI infrastructure platform in Malaysia, giving organisations access to more than 100 leading AI models through a single OpenAI-compatible API. The platform addresses a challenge that has become increasingly familiar to Malaysian enterprises moving AI beyond pilot projects: it is no longer difficult to access AI models, but it is difficult to integrate them securely and manageably at scale, with separate provider accounts, APIs, billing systems, and governance requirements adding complexity just as businesses try to expand adoption.

    Mr Todd Abraham (second from right), General Manager of ExcelScale Malaysia, together with (from left) Datuk Wira Tom Chia, CEO of One Solutions System; Kay Cheng, Co-Founder of ExcelScale; and Dan Lim, CEO of Sigmawave AI, officially launched ExcelScale in Malaysia, enabling businesses to access and manage more than 100 leading AI models through a single API.

    As Malaysian organisations extend AI use across software development, research, content production, data analysis and internal workflows, many are managing multiple AI providers at once. This gives them greater choice, but it also raises new challenges around interoperability, governance, and operational oversight as adoption spreads across more teams and functions.

    “Enterprise AI has reached a stage where access is no longer the main barrier. The greater challenge is bringing different AI capabilities together in a way that stays practical, secure, and manageable for the business,” said Mr Todd Abraham, General Manager of ExcelScale.

    “The next stage of enterprise AI won’t be defined by how many models organisations can access, but by how effectively they can integrate and manage them. Businesses want the flexibility to choose the right model for each task without maintaining a separate technical environment every time. ExcelScale was built to provide that consistent foundation, so teams can focus on building useful AI applications instead of managing fragmented systems.”

    Through a standardised API, organisations could connect to models supporting text generation, visual recognition, voice synthesis, video creation, and data analysis without rebuilding their integrations for each provider, letting technical teams choose models by workload while keeping a consistent development and deployment process. Enterprise features including access controls, API key management, configurable model permissions, Virtual Private Cloud deployment options and usage monitoring help businesses manage AI services more consistently, while a centralised dashboard gives oversight of API requests, token consumption, and costs.

    For businesses, this cuts the need to manage multiple disconnected systems as AI initiatives grow, freeing up time spent maintaining infrastructure for developing applications that support productivity, innovation, and operational improvement.

    “As AI becomes part of everyday business operations, organisations need infrastructure that can evolve alongside the technology. Our vision is to help businesses adopt AI with greater clarity and control,” said Mr Todd.

    “By simplifying the layer between organisations and the models they use, we hope to make it easier for more enterprises to turn AI capabilities into practical, sustainable business applications.”

    For more information about ExcelScale, visit https://excelscale.com/.

    Hashtag: #Excelscale

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  • "Cheers from the Origin" Kicks Off as Carlsberg Asia Expands Ties with RedNote

    "Cheers from the Origin" Kicks Off as Carlsberg Asia Expands Ties with RedNote

    Starring Shawn Dou, the campaign advances digital premiumisation across key Asia markets, accelerating online-to-offline conversion

    Join Carlsberg Asia and Shawn on the journey to “Cheers from the Origin”: link

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Carlsberg Asia is deepening its partnership with RedNote, China’s leading social commerce platform, through the digital campaign “Cheers from the Origin” (丹麥碰杯時刻). The collaboration expands reach and strengthens engagement with modern consumers across key Asia markets, including Hong Kong, China; Singapore; Malaysia; and Vietnam.

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    Building on the strategic partnership framework established with RedNote last year, Carlsberg Asia is charting a long-term digital acceleration journey by combining Carlsberg’s premium portfolio with RedNote’s social commerce capabilities, data insights, and creator network. The collaboration is piloting new ways to reach Chinese-speaking, digitally savvy consumers and convert online engagement into on-the-ground bar and restaurant visits and e-commerce conversions.

    Carlsberg Asia partners with RedNote on "Cheers from the Origin", featuring award-winning Chinese actor Shawn Dou on a journey to explore Carlsberg's origins in Copenhagen.
    Carlsberg Asia partners with RedNote on “Cheers from the Origin”, featuring award-winning Chinese actor Shawn Dou on a journey to explore Carlsberg’s origins in Copenhagen.

    Starring award-winning Chinese actor Shawn Dou (窦骁), “Cheers from the Origin” brings Carlsberg’s 179 years of heritage and brand philosophy to life through a cinematic hero film and a series of online-to-offline (O2O) beer experiences co-created with RedNote in each local market.

    Arindam Varanasi, Commercial Vice President, Carlsberg Asia, “This campaign marks a pivotal milestone in our Asia Digital Acceleration Program. ‘Cheers from the Origin’ demonstrates our partnership-led approach to linking our premium product portfolio with digitally engaged consumers, scaling online-to-offline conversion, and driving sustainable, long-term value for our brands and our business.”

    Dodo Kwong, Regional Head, Asia Global Business Solutions, RedNote, further added, “Our continued partnership with Carlsberg shows how a heritage brand can thrive on RED, a platform built around community and discovery. Through authentic storytelling and the power of our creator network, we guide consumers to new places, new food pairings and new ways to enjoy Carlsberg, converting social engagement into real-world visits and measurable brand impact.”

    Shawn Dou Traces Carlsberg’s Rich Heritage

    Award-winning Chinese actor Shawn Dou set off for Copenhagen to uncover the stories behind Carlsberg's iconic taste
    Award-winning Chinese actor Shawn Dou set off for Copenhagen to uncover the stories behind Carlsberg’s iconic taste

    The “Cheers from the Origin” campaign opens at the Home of Carlsberg in Copenhagen, moving from the historic brewery and museum to the Carlsberg Research Laboratory, where the brand’s past and present come to life. Experiencing the story firsthand, Shawn becomes Carlsberg’s narrator, guiding consumers through original details that spotlight brewing craftsmanship and open-innovation mindset that has shared breakthroughs across the industry many years ago. Highlights include an expansive product collection that ranges from global favourites to limited Chinese New Year editions for Asia markets, plus a playful search for the world’s smallest toast, a 12mm miniature about the size of a grain of rice with a single drop of Carlsberg 0.0 beer. The journey also celebrates Carlsberg’s pursuit of perfection, where Shawn learns the perfect serve to build a creamy head and release aroma. The film leaves viewers with heritage they can feel, quality they can trust, and a premium beer experience ready for every drinking occasion in Asia.

    Shawn Dou meets Carlsberg's Master Brewer, Zoran Gojkovic, to explore Carlsberg's craftsmanship and the science behind "The Perfect Serve" at the research laboratory.
    Shawn Dou meets Carlsberg’s Master Brewer, Zoran Gojkovic, to explore Carlsberg’s craftsmanship and the science behind “The Perfect Serve” at the research laboratory.

    Cheers with Carlsberg: From Social Discovery to Real-World Beer Experiences

    Through the campaign with RedNote, Carlsberg Asia invites consumers across Hong Kong, China; Singapore; Malaysia; and Vietnam to discover the brand's origin story and celebrate their own Cheers moments.
    Through the campaign with RedNote, Carlsberg Asia invites consumers across Hong Kong, China; Singapore; Malaysia; and Vietnam to discover the brand’s origin story and celebrate their own Cheers moments.

    From now until 9 October 2026, Carlsberg Asia is amplifying its origin story and driving on-the-ground visits across key Asia markets through culturally relevant occasions and content creator partnerships on RedNote. The O2O campaign invites consumers, both travellers and locals, to explore a curated trail of premium bars and restaurants where great taste meets local culture.

    Through an interactive daily mission in the RedNote app, consumers can check in at featured pages and spots, unlock exclusive perks, and share their Cheers moment(#丹麥碰杯時刻) in real time. Each market’s bar trail is anchored by “The Perfect Serve”, a nod to Carlsberg’s heritage and quality from the origin to Asia. Completing missions earns points toward exclusive rewards including Carlsberg x Liverpool jersey, photo autograph of Shawn Dou, or a limited-edition Heipi Vacation Potato Captain plush.

    Carlsberg Asia is tapping RedNote’s user-generated content engine and advanced targeting capabilities to reach digitally savvy consumers, driving online and offline brand discovery and conversion.

    Hashtag: #CarlsbergAsia

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    About Carlsberg Asia

    Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world, with an attractive portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. With over 37.000 employees, and with a presence in more than 125 markets, the Group has a purpose of brewing for a better today and tomorrow Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for shareholders and society.

    Carlsberg Asia is a dynamic and diverse region comprising 8 operating markets: Cambodia; China; Hong Kong, China; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Singapore; and Vietnam. Altogether we have 34 breweries and some 12,000 employees across the region. The Asia Regional Office is based in Hong Kong, China.

  • ZJLD Group Announces FY2026 Interim Results

    ZJLD Group Announces FY2026 Interim Results

    Navigating Market Cycles with Operational Resilience, Core Business Stabilizes and Rebounds, Marking a Strategic Turnaround and New Growth Phase

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, together with the Company’s subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) (SEHK stock code: 06979.HK), a flagship enterprise in China’s baijiu industry and the first baijiu company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is pleased to announce its interim financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (“FY 2026 1H” or the “Period”)

    In the first half of 2026, the broader baijiu industry operated within a demanding macroeconomic environment characterized by structural adjustments and sluggish consumer demand. In response to cyclical headwinds during the Period, the Group proactively optimized its operational strategies, strengthened healthy channel management, and accelerated digital innovation, resulting in comprehensive stabilization and an operational rebound. The year 2026 marks a pivotal strategic inflection point for ZJLD, signaling the completion of a two-year industry-driven consolidation and the onset of a new high-quality growth cycle.

    The key financial and business highlights are as follows:

    FY 2026 1H

    (for the six months ended June 30, 2026)

    (RMB000)

    FY 2025 1H

    (for the six months ended June 30, 2025)

    (RMB000)

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    Revenue 2,546,069 2,497,106 +2.0%
    Gross profit 1,520,856 1,474,284 +3.2%
    Gross profit margin 59.7% 59.0% +0.7percentagepoints
    Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company 580,717 574,771 +1.0%
    Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities (234,035) (322,274) 27.4%
    Adjusted net profit (non-IFRS measure) 626,064 613,202 +2.1%
    Adjusted net profit margin (non-IFRS measure) 24.6% 24.6%


    Optimized Product Mix Drives Profitability; Multi-Brand Synergy Amplifies Resilience

    • During the Period, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 2,546.1 million, representing a 2.0% year-on-year increase. Gross profit increased by 3.2% to RMB 1,520.9 million, while Adjusted Net Profit reached RMB 626.1 million, up 2.1% year-on-year. Benefiting from an expanded revenue contribution of Sub-premium products and the Li Du brand, alongside streamlined production efficiencies, the Group’s gross margin expanded by 0.7 percentage points to 59.7%. Net cash operation cash outflow narrowed significantly by 27.4%, underscoring rigorous cash flow management and prudent risk control.
    • Zhenjiu (Flagship Brand): Generated RMB 1,342.4 million in revenue during the Period, accounting for 52.7% of total revenue. The Group exercised disciplined control over channel fulfilment ahead of the launch of the next-generation Zhen 15 to safeguard channel pricing integrity. Meanwhile, the strategic flagship product “Da Zhen” achieved strong growth and explosive nationwide expansion across 31 provinces and 280 cities, driving Zhenjiu’s gross margin up to 59.8%.
    • Li Du (Second Growth Engine): Accelerated its growth momentum, recording revenue of RMB 788.0 million, sharply up 28.9% year-on-year. Driven by the national expansion of its Sub-premium and Mid-tier product portfolio, such as Li Du Sorghum 1975 (李渡高粱 1975), Li Du Sorghum * Changyin Collection Series (李渡高粱酒 · 暢飲珍藏版), and the Li Du King Series (李渡王系列), Li Du demonstrated formidable, explosive market penetration and volume growth.
    • Xiangjiao & Kaikouxiao (Regional Powerhouse): Maintained solid market share within Hunan Province, generating RMB 282.8 million, up 2.0% year-on-year, and RMB 81.8 million, up 1.0% year-on-year, respectively in revenue, both delivering sustained market stabilization and modest growth.
    • Sub-Premium Baijiu Segment: Delivered exceptional performance, achieving revenue of RMB 1,366.1 million, up 39.1% year-on-year. The segment’s contribution to overall revenue surged from 39.3% to 53.7%, reflecting the Group’s agile realignment with evolving consumer shifts toward rational spending and banquet occasions (e.g., weddings and celebrations), successfully capturing growth opportunities in the sub-premium segment.
    • The Board of Directors does not recommend the declaration of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (FY 2025 1H: nil).


    Strategic Agility: Pioneering Channel Innovation & Digital Synergy as Dual-Engine

    The Group’s proprietary “Premier Retailers Alliance” model and the Monthly Profit-sharing Model (“月月分利模式”) designed for the 5th Generation Zhen 15 have effectively resolved long-standing industry pain points, such as price inversion and distributor margin compression. By establishing competitive monthly margins, automating online ordering, and offering a share-linked sales incentive plan with certain distributors, the Group successfully attracted and retained high-calibre distributors with strong group-selling capabilities and direct access to end consumers. As of 30 June 2026, the Group’s distributor network expanded to 8,993 partners, an increase of 710 from the end of 2025.

    Complementing this channel evolution, the Group adopted an omnichannel marketing framework combining “Community Penetration + Digital Empowerment”. Chairman Wu Xiangdong’s executive video channel (“Wu Jindong – ZJLD, 吳金東-珍酒李渡“) and regional cultural livestreams topped the “Entrepreneur Video IP 100 List” (企業家視頻IP100榜單) for seven consecutive months, averaging over one million views per broadcast. This sparked widespread co-created content with members of the Premier Retailers Alliance (萬商聯盟), creating a powerful online-to-offline traffic funnel. Simultaneously, Zhenjiu’s brand value rose to RMB 34.685 billion, a 103% gain over five years, solidifying among China’s top three sauce-aroma baijiu brands.

    Forward-Looking AI Integration and Enterprise Digitization
    The Group anchors its digital transformation strategy on operational capability and sustainable value creation. During the Period, in partnership with China Unicom, the Group developed an “AI + Expert Blending” framework powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). This synthesis of traditional heritage and advanced AI enables intelligent blending, elevating consistency, efficiency and craft precision. Furthermore, the Group upgraded Da Zhen‘s digital coding system to a “Six-Code” integration architecture, incorporating NFC anti-counterfeiting and ceramic jar storage metrics, as well as an RFID smart case labelling system to track and ensure precise volumetric measurement and end-to-end lifecycle traceability for every Da Zhen product. Zhenjiu was also awarded the national Data Management Capability Maturity Model (DCMM) Level 3 (Robust) accreditation, further validating its AI deployment and digital leadership.

    Deepening Operational Foundations to Drive the New High-Quality Growth Cycle
    Looking ahead to the second half of 2026 and beyond, ZJLD will maintain strategic poise by extending proven operational frameworks, such as the “Premier Retailers Alliance” and “Monthly Profit-sharing Model” to Zhen 30 and other core product lines. This initiative will precisely activate high-end and mid-tier markets while strengthening portfolio synergies across all price ranges. Concurrently, the Group will deepen its operation-sales decoupling (營銷分離) mechanism, rigorously monitor channel pricing, protect distributor profitability, and prioritize storage facility construction across its five major production facilities, namely Zhen Jiu Mao Tai Shuang Long (茅台鎮雙龍), Zhen Jiu Bai Yan Gou (白岩溝), Zhen Jiu Zhao Jia Gou (趙家溝), Li Du Zheng Jia Shan (鄭家山) and Xiang Jiao Jiang Bei (江北) to reinforce its long-term competitive moat.

    Mr. Wu Xiangdong, Founder and Chairman of ZJLD Group, remarked, “Baijiu is a business that demands patience and reverence—time speaks through quality, and authentic fragrance endures. Over two years of industry rebalancing, our distributor partners and we have navigated genuine challenges and hardships; yet this period offered an invaluable window for reflection, consolidation, and self-reinvention. The deeper the valley, the more vital it is to stay grounded and focus on disciplined execution. Our stabilization in the first half of 2026 is the natural reward of diligent work and marks the dawn of a new growth phase. There are no shortcuts in business—only an uncompromising pursuit of quality, continuous market exploration, and adaptability in the face of change. In times of adversity, we chose to brew finer liquor, preserve channel profitability, and deliver utmost sincerity to our consumers. The launch of the ‘Premier Retailers Alliance’ and ‘Monthly Profit-sharing Model’ models ensures that every partner who trusts ZJLD enjoys security, clarity, and equitable rewards amid challenging conditions.

    Engaging directly with consumers and merchants through digital broadcasts has reinvigorated my entrepreneurial passion and joy, which I felt when I first entered the baijiu industry. The consumers’ appreciation for fine baijiu remains undiminished, and their yearning for a better life remains passionate. 2026 serves as ZJLD’s springboard for a renewed journey. We remain a dedicated team of idealistic distillers, honoring nature’s harvest, grateful for the passage of time, and optimistic about the industry’s future. ZJLD will move forward with resilience, innovation, and an open heart alongside all our companions—cheers to bright moments and the journey ahead.”

    Hashtag: #ZJLDGroup

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    About ZJLD Group Inc.

    Zhen Jiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Kweichow, China’s primary production area of sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. In the same year, it was announced by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the two sauce-aroma baijiu served at state banquets. It is also known as one of the “Three Representative Baijiu Brands in Kweichow”.

    ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China devoted to offering premium baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma varieties. According to Frost & Sullivan statistics, the flagship brand Zhenjiu has maintained its position for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) as the fourth-largest sauce-aroma baijiu brand in China and the third-largest in Guizhou Province, by revenue. The Company operates four baijiu brands in China, including two national baijiu brands, Zhen Jiu and Li Du, and two regional brands, Xiangjiao and Kaikouxiao. ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-brewing techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic products. It strives to create a wide variety of aromatic and mellow baijiu products to meet consumers’ diverse preferences, seize broader market opportunities, and promote traditional Chinese baijiu culture.

  • Three Kingdoms: Throne War Opens Pre-Registration Across Six Southeast Asian Markets Featuring Mark Lee as the Witty Alliance Lord

    Three Kingdoms: Throne War Opens Pre-Registration Across Six Southeast Asian Markets Featuring Mark Lee as the Witty Alliance Lord

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Three Kingdoms: Throne War, a brand-new Three Kingdoms strategy mobile game developed by BBGame and published by Wayelite Entertainment Tech Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary of Wayi International Digital Entertainment Corporation, has officially launched pre-registration across six Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The game is scheduled to launch in the regions soon.

    Three Kingdoms: Throne War officially launches its pre-registration campaign across six Southeast Asian markets.
    Three Kingdoms: Throne War officially launches its pre-registration campaign across six Southeast Asian markets.

    Mark Lee transforms into a Three Kingdoms Alliance Lord, showcasing the game’s core promise of “No Forced Grinding, No Endless Farming, No Progress Resets.”

    Renowned Singaporean-Malaysian actor Mark Lee has been appointed as the official brand ambassador for Three Kingdoms: Throne War. Through a series of humorous campaign videos, he showcases the game’s key features, including the concept of no excessive grinding, no tedious farming, and no seasonal progress resets.

    According to Wayi International, the title serves as a key milestone in the company’s Southeast Asian expansion plans, supported by its experience in game publishing and localized operations.

    Returning Strategy to the Heart of SLG Gameplay

    Three Kingdoms: Throne War is built around a “Strategy Over Grind” philosophy, reducing repetitive farming and intense early-game competition while placing greater emphasis on alliance teamwork, tactical decision-making, and long-term progression.

    Three Kingdoms: Throne War allows players to freely build their own strategic lineups without locking progression behind specific heroes.

    Featuring an open hero progression system and long-term growth mechanics, Three Kingdoms: Throne War allows players to freely build their ideal lineups while ensuring that their time and effort continue to contribute to future progression instead of being lost through seasonal resets.

    Introducing the Innovative Class System

    Three Kingdoms: Throne War introduces a unique Class System featuring five distinct roles: Farmer, Merchant, Warlord, Scholar, and Noble. Each class offers different strategic advantages, encouraging teamwork and alliance coordination. According to the publisher, victory depends not only on individual strength, but also on how effectively players work together to achieve their goals.

    Pre-Registration Now Open with Exclusive Rewards

    Pre-registration for Three Kingdoms: Throne War is now open across six Southeast Asian markets.

    Tons of launch freebies waiting for you

    Building the Foundation for Southeast Asian Expansion

    Wayi International views Three Kingdoms: Throne War as an important milestone in its Southeast Asian expansion strategy. Leveraging its publishing expertise and localized operations, the company aims to deliver long-term support for players while building a sustainable operational framework for future overseas titles.

    The launch also marks the first step in Wayi International’s broader international growth plan, helping strengthen its publishing capabilities and brand presence across Southeast Asia.

    For more information about Three Kingdoms: Throne War and its pre-registration campaign, please visit the official channels below:
    《Three Kingdoms: Throne War》Official Website:https://3kingdoms.wayegames.com
    《Three Kingdoms: Throne War》Pre-Registration Page : https://3kingdoms.wayegames.com/active
    《Three Kingdoms: Throne War》Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570798258085
    《Three Kingdoms: Throne War》Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3kbattleforthrone/
    《Three Kingdoms: Throne War》YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@3kbattleforthrone
    Hashtag: #ThreeKingdoms #BBGame #WayeliteEntertainment

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    About Wayi International Digital Entertainment Corporation

    Founded in 1993, Wayi International Digital Entertainment Corporation is one of Taiwan’s established digital entertainment companies, with expertise spanning game development, publishing, and live operations. The company continues to expand its presence across international markets through localized publishing, technology services, and long-term operational support for gaming communities throughout Asia.