AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17, 2025 -- Xojo, Inc., the developers behind Xojo—a powerful cross-platform development tool and programming language— announce the immediate availability of Xojo 2025 Release 3, a significant update that expands platform compatibility, introduces powerful new development tools and enhances performance across Desktop, Web, Console, iOS and Android. This release adds official support for macOS Tahoe 26 and iOS 26, including Apple's new Liquid Glass interface technologies, ensuring developers can confidently build and deploy apps on the latest operating syste
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Dec. 16, 2025 -- MD Local Global Ltd. ("MDLG" or the "Company"), the UK-based wholly owned subsidiary of MDJM LTD (NASDAQ: UOKA), is pleased to announce a significant expansion and strategic upgrade of its cultural and creative operations. Building on its international collaborations, MDLG will utilize Scotland's historic Fernie Castle and its adjacent Oriental Garden as a core platform to establish an immersive animation art Gallery, inspired by the aesthetic and experiential philosophy of Japan's Ghibli Museum. This strategic transforma
LAO CAI, Vietnam, Dec. 16, 2025 -- At 1,500 metres above sea level in Vietnam's northern highlands, Garrya Mu Cang Chai opens as the world's largest bamboo-structured wellness resort, Banyan Group's first Garrya property in Vietnam, and the winner of World's Best New Wellness Retreat 2025. Set on 6.5 hectares of terraced mountainside within a protected heritage landscape in Lao Cai Province, the resort offers the rare luxury of experiencing Northern Vietnam's beauty as it was meant to be — serene, authentic and free from commercial footprints. It also sits within a region home to original Hmo
HAIKOU, China, Dec. 16, 2025 -- The Hainan Free Trade Port launched an international services portal on Dec. 15, three days before the launch of its landmark island-wide special customs operations. The portal, en.hainan.gov.cn, centralizes information and streamlines services for expatriates and foreign-invested enterprises. The timing coincides with the island province's push to increase accessibility as it reaches a key juncture in its development. The island-wide special customs operations, set to begin on Dec 18, mark a significant phase in China's wider opening-up policy.&
HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2025 -- SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 officially opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), bringing the global community of computer graphics, visual computing, interactive techniques, and digital innovation back to one of Asia's most dynamic creative capitals. Hosted by Koelnmesse and the Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (ACM SIGGRAPH), this year's edition marks a milestone for Hong Kong as thousands of researchers, artists, technologists, and industry lead
BIBAI and NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 16, 2025 -- Alpen Co., Ltd. started operations for the 2025-2026 winter season at its winter activity facility, Alpen SNOWLAND BIBAI, located in Hokkaido, on December 6, 2025. Located on an expansive 1.25 million-square-meter site that operates as a 27-hole golf course during the summer, Alpen SNOWLAND BIBAI offers a wide range of snow activities designed for families, visitors experiencing snow for the first time and adventure seekers alike. Guests can enjoy an unforgettable winter experience unique to the vast landscapes of Hokkaido. Image1: https://cdn.
Running 20–24 December 2025, the five-day illuminated heritage festival is reimagined for international audiences under TAT's Signature Event Thailand initiative BANGKOK, Dec. 16, 2025 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is elevating the Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade into a festival of global standing under the Signature Event Thailand initiative. The 2025 edition will take place from 20 to 24 December in Tha Rae Municipality, Sakon Nakhon, featuring expanded programming, enhanced storytelling, and immersive lighting and drone displays designed to enrich visitor exp
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 16, 2025 -- CTicket, a digital ticketing platform powered by Cake by VPBank, has been officially appointed as the exclusive ticketing partner for the T1 Vietnam Fanmeeting featuring global esports icon Faker, scheduled for December 2025. The appointment represents an important step for CTicket as it expands its role in supporting large-scale international events in Vietnam, highlighting the increasing capacity of local digital infrastructure to handle high-demand live experiences. Before stepping into esports, CTicket had already handled some of Vietnam'
BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2025 -- A news report from China Daily: Spring Festival is emerging as a vital force in fostering cultural confidence and dialogue among world civilizations, as its core values of harmony, inclusivity and ecological wisdom resonate with global sustainable development goals, officials and experts said. "Spring Festival stands as the most extensively celebrated and profoundly meaningful traditional festival for the Chinese nation. It not only embodies the spiritual pursuit of harmony inherent in the Chinese people, but also represents the universal
Introducing First TOMICA BRAND STORE in South East Asia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 16, 2025 -- Toys"R"Us Asia is bringing a fresh spark for toy lovers in Malaysia with the opening of its new IP Collection Flagship Store at Suria KLCC, located on Level 2. This is the most innovative Toys"R"Us concept introduced locally in nearly two decades, featuring immersive brand zones and hands‑on displays with many exciting IPs. "Suria KLCC holds special memories for many Malaysians, and we're excited to help create new ones," said Carol Chua, General