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Tuya Smart Again Recognized in Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for Smart City and Sustainability in China, 2024”

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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), the leading global cloud platform service provider, has been selected for Gartner’s prestigious “Hype Cycle for Smart City and Sustainability in China, 2024″ for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights the maturity and potential of smart city and sustainable development technologies, as well as their significant market impact.

Eva Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Cooperation, and CMO of Tuya Smart, expressed her delight at this achievement. “This accolade not only validates our technological prowess and industry influence, but also affirms our commitment to advancing smart city construction in China. As we navigate the complexities of technological progress, Tuya will continue to lead the way in addressing weaknesses in smart city infrastructure, bolstering AI and cloud computing capabilities, and introducing innovative solutions that propel cities towards a greener, smarter future.”

Empowering the Transformation Towards Future Smart Living

Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for Smart City and Sustainability in China, 2024″ report underscores the pivotal role of IoT, generative AI, data center networks, and cloud platforms as the cornerstone of smart city development. These technologies empower cities to streamline resource and service management, adeptly tackle intricate urban challenges, and ultimately, foster a transformed urban environment that significantly enhances the quality of life for its inhabitants.

At the forefront of this transformation, Tuya remains steadfast in its commitment to pioneering innovative solutions tailored for diverse urban settings. From traffic optimization to smart streetlights, community enhancements, office automation, and supermarket efficiency, Tuya’s solutions have been seamlessly integrated into these scenarios, revolutionizing urban management and service delivery. As a result, the company has significantly contributed to the improvement of people’s quality of life, setting the pace for the future of smart cities.

For instance, Tuya enables developers to craft smart streetlight solutions that encompass intelligent control, centralized management, automation, energy conservation,  comprehensive data monitoring, and efficient operation and maintenance, elevating the management standards of lighting facilities. Through the intuitive energy consumption dashboard, users can instantly grasp the energy usage of streetlights, ensuring reliable data support and bolstering the energy-saving effectiveness of these vital urban infrastructures. Furthermore, Tuya’s smart lighting strategy intelligently adapts to varying traffic patterns, automatically adjusting light intensity to cater to the needs of vehicles and pedestrians, thereby providing a more comfortable and energy-efficient lighting experience.

Complementing streetlight advancements, smart communities are emerging as a cornerstone in the smart city landscape. Leveraging the cloud developer platform, Tuya facilitates a seamless smart upgrade across diverse scenarios within communities, encompassing smart homes, parking lots, access control, and elevator management. This comprehensive approach ensures a seamless transition from individual home intelligence to an overarching smart community, enhancing property management and fostering innovation in real estate development.

As a pioneer in the smart industry, Tuya plays a pivotal role in the construction of smart cities. Harnessing the formidable momentum of cutting-edge technology, Tuya relentlessly propels cities towards unprecedented levels of efficiency and intelligence. This relentless pursuit not only fosters a quantum leap in urban development but also significantly elevates the quality of life for residents, marking a dual triumph for the future of smart cities. 

Empowering with Smart Energy Solutions, to Shape the Blueprint for Sustainable Development

Since the adoption of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, nations and businesses worldwide have embraced the challenge of addressing climate change and environmental degradation, actively engaging in conservation efforts and advancing towards sustainable development. In this global pursuit, low-carbon and energy-efficient practices have emerged as paramount priorities across industries.

Recognizing this imperative, Tuya has been at the forefront of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing to devise groundbreaking solutions that enable enterprises in their energy conservation and emission reduction endeavors. In the energy sector, Tuya’s building energy management system stands as a testament to this commitment. By establishing carbon emission models and offering tailored energy-saving strategies, this system enables customers to optimize the energy efficiency of their buildings, thereby reducing operational costs and contributing to a greener future.

In the realm of household energy, Tuya has crafted a home energy management system that revolutionizes energy monitoring for households. This system offers a seamless visualization of energy info encompassing lighting, storage, charging, and consumption, significantly minimizing energy waste and household expenses. Currently, Tuya’s home energy management systems have garnered widespread adoption across markets in Europe and Southeast Asia, yielding remarkable outcomes. Notably, in Singapore, Tuya-enabled energy-saving kits have demonstrated an average energy savings of 25%, with exceptional households achieving a stunning 54% reduction in monthly electricity consumption.

Underscoring its commitment to global sustainable development, Tuya has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) this year, pledging its full support for the organization’s global action plan. This move signifies international recognition of Tuya’s steadfast dedication to fulfilling its social responsibilities and opens up new avenues for the company to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development initiatives through active participation in discussions and practical implementations addressing key sustainability challenges.

It is noteworthy that Tuya has garnered recognition in various Gartner reports this year, including the “Emerging Tech: Top Trends in Embedded AI Smart Home Products”, “Emerging Technology Horizon for Devices”, and “Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Personal Technologies”, among others. This underscores Tuya’s profound expertise and remarkable prowess in integrating AI technology, constructing smart home ecosystems, and pioneering innovative device developments.

As a industry leader, Tuya’s inclusion in multiple Gartner reports this year serves as a testament to its relentless pursuit and exceptional achievements in the realms of smart cities and sustainable development. Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to collaborate with intelligent enterprises, to expedite the manifestation of the alluring vision of smart cities and sustainable development, painting a vibrant picture for humanity’s future.

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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