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Epic! Millions of Travelers Secured Their 2024 Travel Plans through Traveloka EPIC Sale

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Record-Breaking Low-Season Sales Campaign: EPIC Sale Engaged Over 35 Million Users in 13 Days, Offering Millions In USD Savings on Dream Vacations

SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, proudly announces the record-breaking success of its EPIC Sale 2024. Attracting over 35 million customers and delivering millions in USD savings through unprecedented discounts of up to 80%, this event stands as the most successful sales campaign in Traveloka’s history.

The EPIC sale fueled a nearly twofold increase in traffic in key markets, particularly Indonesia and our fastest-growing market, Malaysia, solidifying Traveloka’s position as the ultimate one-stop shop for millions of travelers across Asia-Pacific.

This remarkable achievement was powered by collaboration with over 10,000 participating partners, including leading brands such as Malaysia Airlines, Accor, Archipelago International, and Hong Kong Disneyland, as well as tourism boards like the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Together, they offered a wide range of options to cater to every type of traveler. 

“We are thrilled with the remarkable growth during Traveloka’s EPIC Sale, achieving a 127% increase in transactions,” said Su-Ann Lee, General Manager ASEAN at Etihad Airways. “This success highlights the value of our partnership with Traveloka and the immense benefits it brings to our customers. We look forward to continued success together.”

Customers unlocked even deeper discounts presented by Traveloka payment partners. Credit card transactions saw a fivefold increase, with daily sales rising sixfold. These customers enjoyed up to 15% savings, with discounts reaching as much as USD 740 per transaction. These figures highlight the impact of our exclusive promotions in partnership with leading banks.

Exploring the Trends: What the EPIC Sale 2024 Revealed About Traveler Preferences
Beyond the impressive numbers, EPIC Sale 2024 unveiled key insights into Southeast Asian travel behaviors and preferences, providing a deeper understanding of what drives today’s travelers. Here are the standout trends:

Top Destinations Revealed: Southeast Asia’s Most Popular Escapes
Traveloka’s EPIC Sale 2024 unveiled the region’s most sought-after destinations, with Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong SAR consistently ranking among the top choices for millions of travelers. Japan captivated travelers with its seamless blend of Tokyo’s modernity and Kyoto’s timeless traditions. South Korea attracted visitors with its vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. Hong Kong SAR stood out for its dynamic cityscape and diverse attractions. Thailand remained a favorite for its idyllic beaches and rich cultural experiences, while Singapore and Vietnam impressed with their unique mix of urban sophistication and breathtaking natural beauty.

Booking Behavior: A Blend of Planning and Spontaneity
EPIC Sale 2024 revealed two dominant booking behaviors: a surge in last-minute bookings and a strong preference for advance planning. 82% of travelers booked their trips 3-4 days in advance, indicating a growing demand for spontaneous, short-term travel. Traveloka’s diverse offerings effectively cater to both spontaneous and organized travelers, ensuring broad appeal across the region.

Accommodation Trends: Meeting Diverse Traveler Needs
During the EPIC Sale, travelers benefited from a comprehensive range of discounted accommodations. Leisure travelers favored spacious rooms, business travelers prioritized functionality, and families opted for larger suites with family-friendly amenities. These varied preferences were crucial in filling rooms during traditionally slower periods, boosting occupancy and revenue across the region.

The positive impact of the EPIC Sale on accommodations was evident. Chris Legaspi, Chief Commercial Officer of Archipelago International, stated: “Our support for this special program reaffirms our commitment to continuously offering attractive deals that ensure travelers obtain the best accommodation throughout their journeys. We believe our participation added value and provided optimal comfort for every traveler in Indonesia.”

Matthew Faull, Executive Director and Senior Vice President of E-commerce, Distribution,  and IT at Swiss-Belhotel International, echoed this sentiment: “Our collaboration with Traveloka during the EPIC Sale was a tremendous success. We worked together to deliver outstanding value to our customers, and the results speak for themselves. This partnership has truly been a game-changer, and we are delighted with the positive outcomes. Traveloka is a valued partner.”

Top Attractions: Family-Friendly Escapes Lead the Way
The EPIC Sale 2024 showcased a significant shift toward family-friendly attractions, with bookings for theme parks and waterparks soaring by 70%. These destinations, offering a mix of thrills and relaxation, became top choices for adventure seekers of all ages. Popular attractions such as LEGOLAND Malaysia, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Resorts World Sentosa, saw bookings surge up to four times, highlighting the growing demand for family-oriented experiences.

Looking Ahead: Traveloka’s Commitment to Innovation and Customer Satisfaction
“With the success of EPIC Sale 2024, Traveloka is more committed than ever to expanding our offerings and meeting the evolving needs of travelers,” said Caesar Indra, President of Traveloka. “Our goal is to make every journey memorable and accessible by providing a comprehensive selection of travel options at great prices. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our travel partners, banks, and dedicated employees, whose unwavering support and collaboration made this achievement possible.”

Visit our website, download our app, or subscribe to our newsletter to explore more deals and stay updated on future promotions. Join millions of travelers and make your next journey extraordinary with Traveloka.

About Traveloka
Traveloka is Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform that enables consumers to access, discover, and purchase a wide range of travel products. Its product selection encompasses transport bookings for flights, buses, trains, and car rentals, along with airport transfers. The company provides a wide array of accommodation options, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas. Additionally, Traveloka offers cruises, travel packages, along with a variety of local attractions to enhance travelers’ experience, such as theme parks, museums, day tours, and more.

Established in Indonesia in 2012, the company also operates in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and the Philippines. Traveloka offers 24/7 customer support in local languages and accepts over 30 different local payment methods. The Traveloka app has been downloaded more than 130 million times and boasts over 40 million monthly active users, making it one of the most popular travel apps in the region.

 

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HashKey On-Chain and RD Technologies Form Deep Partnership to Support On-Chain Testing for RDUSD

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On-Chain Ecosystem Drives Institutional Adoption of RDUSD Across Cross-Border Trade, Financing, and Corporate Payments

HONG KONG, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HashKey On-Chain, an on-chain financial infrastructure provider, announced a major strategic partnership with RD Technologies. The two parties will engage in a series of technical and ecosystem explorations centered around RDUSD. Leveraging HashKey On-Chain’s full-stack comprehensive strengths in connecting on-chain infrastructure with institutional financial service ecosystems, the collaboration will span digital asset on-chain trading, settlement, treasury management, and asset tokenization. Together, they aim to drive the expansion of the US dollar stablecoin RDUSD from digital asset trading into real-world business scenarios such as cross-border trade, corporate payments/collections, and institutional finance.

HSK Chain Plans to Support RDUSD On-Chain Testing

RDUSD is a US dollar stablecoin supported by RD Technologies and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., a US federally regulated bank. Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. is the first federally chartered digital asset bank in the US, specializing in providing secure digital asset custody and financial services for institutional clients. RDUSD is designed to comply with the regulatory framework under the US GENIUS Act. As a digital US dollar settlement instrument, it is committed to satisfying institutional clients’ needs to optimize treasury management in real-world operations while providing fiat-anchored support for asset tokenization.

As a core component of this collaboration, RDUSD will be deployed on HSK Chain. HSK Chain is an institutional-grade Ethereum Layer 2 that provides auditable, high-performance infrastructure support for the on-chain deployment, circulation, and smart contract execution of RDUSD. Currently, the HSK Chain ecosystem features over 200 projects with an on-chain RWA (Real World Asset) size exceeding US$300 million, covering asset classes such as money market funds, ETFs, and precious metals. It has also established a CeDeFi partnership with Morpho to explore institutional fund onboarding and on-chain yield opportunities. Following the deployment and launch of RDUSD, both parties will further drive its integration into HSK Chain’s existing ecosystem, exploring technical applications in native scenarios such as on-chain lending, trading, RWA subscriptions, and settlement. HSK Chain will also provide technical development support for RDUSD’s deployment and multi-platform integration.

RDUSD to Be Implemented Across HashKey On-Chain’s Diverse Scenarios

Relying on HashKey On-Chain’s three core technical application platforms, RDUSD will gradually be integrated into the following scenarios:

HashKey Trading Portal (HTP): In asset trading scenarios, RDUSD will be used for the trade settlement of various tokenized RWA products, providing stable and efficient settlement support for the on-chain circulation of real-world assets.

HashKey On-Chain Trade Finance Platform: RDUSD is expected to serve as a medium aimed at delivering 24/7, more efficient, and cost-effective on-chain clearing and settlement for cross-border import and export enterprises. Combined with the tokenization of trade assets (such as electronic bills of lading), it will support smart contract-driven Delivery vs. Payment (DvP) and act as a settlement tool for licensed financial institutions conducting disbursements and repayments for trade financing based on real trade backgrounds.

HashKey Settlement Platform (HSP): Both companies will explore further integrating RDUSD into relevant settlement protocols to provide global enterprises and cross-border payment service providers with payment, collection, and settlement services, as well as cash pooling and disbursement channel support. In addition to enhancing international corporate treasury management efficiency, this will reserve capacity for emerging scenarios such as automated AI agent payments.

These scenarios will also address the needs of RD Technologies and its partners in cross-border trade payments and treasury management, bridging corporate payments with on-chain finance to serve the real-economy operations of Asia-based cross-border institutions.

Rita Liu, CEO of RD Technologies, stated:

“The close collaboration between HashKey On-Chain and RD Technologies has always been a key focus for both parties. RDUSD brings a fresh highlight to this partnership. We look forward to combining our respective strengths in cross-border payments and digital assets to propel the technical application of RDUSD across diverse scenarios—such as on-chain trading, settlement, and treasury management—to better serve corporate demands and the real economy.”

Rachel Qiu, Head of Business Development at HashKey Group and COO of HashKey On-Chain Business Group, stated:

“The upcoming deployment of RDUSD on HSK Chain marks the first step in our collaboration. Moving forward, leveraging HashKey On-Chain’s extensive experience in on-chain business, we will partner with RD Technologies to drive the gradual integration of compliant stablecoins into real-world commercial and financial activities, providing institutional users with more comprehensive digital asset services. In areas such as cross-border trade and corporate payments, HashKey On-Chain is well-equipped to provide the requisite technology and application platforms to support efficient, compliant on-chain clearing and settlement, ultimately fostering the growth of the on-chain ecosystem.”

This strategic collaboration surrounding RDUSD represents a vital step for HashKey On-Chain as it continuously enhances its institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure. In the future, HashKey On-Chain will continue to join forces with industry partners like RD Technologies to explore the long-term value of stablecoins in cross-border payments, global treasury management, and real-world asset tokenization. By extending stablecoins deeper into the real economy and institutional finance, the partnership aims to deepen the integration between traditional finance and the on-chain economy, jointly building next-generation financial infrastructure.

About HashKey On-Chain

HashKey On-Chain is the core business group of HashKey Group dedicated to building and operating full-stack on-chain financial infrastructure. By coordinating five major business matrices—tokenized asset issuance (HIP), trading (HTP), payments (HSP), public chain (HSK Chain), and on-chain staking (HashKey Cloud)—it leverages a high-efficiency technical foundation to deliver end-to-end solutions for institutional clients, forging a solid bridge between traditional financial capital and the crypto economy.

About RD Technologies

RD Technologies is a Hong Kong-based global fintech group providing innovative digital financial services to enterprises through its licensed entities. The group is dedicated to building next-generation financial infrastructure that connects traditional finance (Web2) with Web3. As one of the first participants in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox, RD Technologies consistently balances compliance with innovation. To date, the group has raised over US$90 million in total funding. Its investors include prominent industry and strategic figures such as HashKey Group, HSG (Sequoia China), ZA Global, Solana Foundation, Guotai Junan International, China Harbour, Bright Venture Capital, Hivemind Capital, Eternal Digital, Junshi Investment, and Aptos Labs.

Disclaimer

This material is provided for general information only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation or investment advice in respect of any securities, tokenised assets, stablecoins or financial products, nor a public offering, solicitation or invitation to invest in any jurisdiction. It is intended only for professional investors meeting applicable legal and regulatory requirements (where applicable). Non-professional investors should not rely on its contents in making any investment decisions. Regulated activities that require a licence are provided only by entities within the group holding the relevant licences within the scope permitted by their licences, and are subject to applicable laws and regulations. The on-chain infrastructure, protocol frameworks, technology platforms and related collaboration arrangements described herein are technical infrastructure or technical service platforms; they are not licensed corporations of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and their activities do not themselves constitute regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. Any reference to a platform, product, service, business scenario or collaboration arrangement is for illustration only and should not be regarded as any commercial commitment, service assurance or future business arrangement; descriptions of application scenarios such as cross-border trade, corporate payments, treasury management, trade finance, corporate treasury management, on-chain settlement and on-chain finance reflect only potential application directions or technical exploration. Whether the relevant projects can be implemented depends on technical conditions, market demand, collaboration arrangements and regulatory requirements. The issuance, reserve management, redemption and related compliance matters of any stablecoin referred to herein (where applicable) are the responsibility of the relevant issuer and service providers; the HashKey Group and its related entities do not participate. Stablecoins, tokenised assets and digital assets all involve risks; their prices and values may fluctuate significantly, and investors may lose all or part of their principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Before making any investment decision, investors should review the relevant product documents and risk disclosures and seek independent professional advice. This material has not been reviewed or approved by any regulatory authority. In the event of any ambiguity or inconsistency between the Chinese and English versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.

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Ceva Extends Wireless Connectivity IP Leadership as AI Moves to Connected Devices

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IPnest ranks Ceva #1 in wireless interface IP with approximately 68% market share, 12 times that of the next-largest vendor, as the category grows approximately 14%

HSINCHU COUNTY, Taiwan, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that powers the Smart Edge, today announced that it retained the #1 position in wireless interface IP in IPnest’s September 2026 Design IP report. As AI expands across billions of connected devices, reliable, ultra-low-power wireless connectivity becomes essential for sharing data and context across them.

The category grew approximately 14% in 2025, and Ceva held 68% market share by IP revenue, 12 times that of the next-largest vendor. The result continues Ceva’s leadership as documented in prior IPnest reports, which showed 67% share for 2023 and 68% for 2024. Ceva estimates that its wireless connectivity IP is used in approximately 30% of the world’s Bluetooth-enabled IoT devices and 15% of Wi-Fi-enabled IoT devices shipped annually.

Through its Ceva-Waves portfolio, Ceva licenses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, 802.15.4 and cellular IoT IP to semiconductor companies and OEMs building differentiated products. Its Bluetooth IP has more than 100 licensees, its Wi-Fi IP more than 60, and more than 30 customers have adopted both. Ceva is building on that reach by advancing Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT), developing Wi-Fi 8, and broadening its connectivity portfolio with PentaG-Edge, a 5G-Advanced modem IP subsystem for edge devices. These investments help customers bring intelligent, connected products to market across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, PC and IoT applications, where devices increasingly need to exchange data with one another, networks and the cloud.

Wireless IP is an essential pillar of Ceva’s Connect, Sense, and Infer strategy. Combined with Ceva’s sensing IP and NeuPro NPUs, it gives chipmakers system-level IP for Physical AI, where the right AI model runs in the right place at the right time. Local inference handles latency- and power-sensitive work, while connectivity links each device to its peers and the cloud.

“AI is becoming an experience that follows people from one device to the next,” said Ziv Hammer, Executive Vice President, Connectivity & Sensing Division at Ceva. “Each of those devices needs to exchange data and context, perceive its surroundings, and interpret what it perceives locally. Our sustained leadership position in wireless IP reflects the trust customers place in Ceva, and our multi-standard portfolio gives companies throughout the industry the connectivity they need to build the next generation of intelligent products.”

Ceva will share its wireless connectivity and Physical AI roadmap at its technology symposium events in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on November 2 and in Shanghai, China, on November 5. For more information on Ceva-Waves wireless connectivity IP, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-waves-links/.

Market share and vendor comparison are based on wireless interface IP revenue estimates in IPnest’s September 2026 Design IP report.

About Ceva

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 22 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra‑low‑power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Ceva and Mobilint Advance Physical AI with REGULUS Edge AI SoC

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First production deployment of Ceva’s NeuPro NPU family combines NeuPro-Nano with SensPro AI DSP to deliver advanced sensing and inference capabilities for Physical AI devices

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI becomes embedded across the physical world, workloads are increasingly being processed where they can run most effectively and efficiently, from the cloud to the device itself. For Physical AI systems that must sense, interpret and respond to their surroundings in real time, this is driving greater intelligence directly into power-constrained edge devices. Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leader in silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced that Mobilint, a leading AI semiconductor company, has deployed Ceva’s SensPro™ AI DSP and NeuPro-Nano™ NPU in its REGULUS edge AI System-on-Chip (SoC), marking the first production deployment of Ceva’s NeuPro NPU family.

Designed as a standalone processor for on-device AI, REGULUS integrates Ceva’s SensPro AI DSP and NeuPro-Nano NPN32 NPU within Mobilint’s highly integrated processing architecture. Delivering 10 TOPS of AI performance at under 3W and supporting up to 8GB of memory, REGULUS is designed for real-time AI across power- and space-constrained applications including robotics, drones, machine vision, smart cameras and IoT devices.

The multi-engine architecture enables different sensing and AI workloads to run on the processing engine best suited to the task. SensPro provides programmable processing for sensing and signal-processing workloads, while NeuPro-Nano provides highly efficient neural processing for always-on inference use cases. Together, these technologies complement Mobilint’s proprietary AI processing architecture, adding flexible sensing and inference capabilities to address the diverse and evolving requirements of Physical AI devices.

“REGULUS brings together the specialized processing capabilities needed to run sophisticated AI workloads directly on the device within very tight power constraints,” said Dongjoo Shin, CEO of Mobilint. “Ceva’s SensPro and NeuPro-Nano add flexible sensing, signal processing and inference capabilities to REGULUS, helping us address the diverse workloads our customers need to build the next generation of intelligent edge devices.”

REGULUS is already enabling commercial products, including Mobilint’s MLD-R1 AI USB accelerator, first previewed at COMPUTEX 2026 and now shipping. Designed to add on-device AI to existing systems, MLD-R1 supports computer vision, video analytics and generative AI workloads for applications including smart factories, robotics, machine vision, security, medical devices and digital signage, with support for widely used AI frameworks and ecosystems including PyTorch, ONNX, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, TFLite and Keras.

“REGULUS marks an important milestone for Ceva as the first production deployment of our NeuPro NPU family, demonstrating the progress we are making in bringing our AI technology into commercial silicon,” said Yaron Galitzky, Executive Vice President and General Manager, AI Division at Ceva. “Together, NeuPro-Nano and SensPro provide efficient, flexible sensing and inference processing that helps address the diverse workloads Physical AI devices need to perform locally and in real time.”

Product information for REGULUS and MLD-R1 is available at https://www.mobilint.com/regulus. For more on Ceva’s Edge AI portfolio, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/solutions/edge-ai/ 

About Mobilint

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Mobilint is a fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in high-performance, energy-efficient NPUs and AI SoCs for edge and on-device AI applications. The company owns proprietary NPU IP and AI SoC design technologies, with proven deployments across smart city, healthcare, autonomous driving, security, industrial AI, and mobile AI device applications. Learn more: www.mobilint.com.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 22 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra‑low‑power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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