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Activate Launches CloudBox as a Next-Generation Enterprise Cloud Platform for Secure and Compliant Digital Infrastructure
Designed to meet and comply with Singapore government’s IM8 cloud security standards, ISO 27001 and the Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) framework for accountable data protection requirements, the platform reflects Activate Interactive’s engineering-led approach to developing compliant, modular, and future-ready infrastructure aligned with the nation’s stringent digital standards.
Engineering Cloud Confidence Through Expertise
CloudBox reflects the company’s deep expertise in cloud engineering and secure infrastructure design. Built from the ground up as an enterprise-grade cloud platform, it provides organisations with the assurance that their cloud environments are secure, compliant, and scalable from initial deployment.
First launched internally in September 2025 to support Activate Interactive’s own projects, the solution has since matured into a robust platform ready for broader market adoption. It delivers end-to-end infrastructure automation through pre-validated blueprints and embedded compliance frameworks, enabling faster and more consistent deployments across complex environments.
“Cloud transformation often stalls at the intersection of innovation and compliance,” said Joel Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Activate Interactive. “CloudBox is engineered to remove that friction by embedding governance, compliance control and secure architecture directly into the platform. This allows organisations – from startups and SMEs to large enterprises in highly regulated industries such as telecommunications and financial services to deploy Singapore government-like environments that are secure, compliant and architecturally consistent from day one, while accelerating deployment and reducing audit overhead.”
Raising the Bar for Secure and Scalable Infrastructure
The latest enhancements to the platform include a redesigned blueprinting engine that supports parallel dependency execution and multi-account orchestration for large-scale operations. These improvements enable CloudBox to provision environments faster, while maintaining architectural consistency and strengthening security controls.
With its streamlined automation framework, CloudBox can now provision a secure cloud infrastructure in as few as five days, 60 percent faster than traditional cloud deployments, significantly accelerating go-to-market timelines for digital initiatives.
Built-in unified compliance frameworks further simplify security governance, audits, and resource management, saving organisations up to two to three weeks per application while ensuring consistent adherence to regulatory and enterprise standards.
Security is embedded from inception. The platform applies least-privilege practices and
IM8-inspired guardrails, delivering built-in protection from the initial deployment stage. Compliance is integrated directly into blueprint design through DPTM-aligned and
residency-aware defaults that support data sovereignty requirements.
Additional capabilities such as automated drift detection, lifecycle monitoring, and immutable audit trails reinforce security across the platform’s lifecycle. An extensibility layer with APIs, event-driven hooks, and policy-injection points enables organisations to customise deployments according to their specific governance requirements.
By reducing reliance on manual configuration and manpower involvement, CloudBox enables leaner operations and lowers engineering dependency, achieving operational cost savings of up to 65 percent.
Addressing Real-World Enterprise Challenges
Organisations managing complex, multi-environment infrastructure face mounting regulatory and operational challenges. CloudBox is designed to deliver consistent, secure, and predictable deployment in environments where compliance and scalability are crucial.
Key capabilities include:
- Data Residency Control: Region-locked provisioning and DPTM-aligned deployments that support local regulatory requirements.
- Modular Deployment: Incremental adoption of network, security, and compute modules for seamless integration into existing environments.
- Governance and Standardisation: Consistent architectural patterns across teams, reducing configuration drift and audit overhead.
- Cost Predictability: Built-in controls that support region-aware resource management and predictable scaling.
The platform’s self-service portal further streamlines environment setup with pre-secured, compliant configurations that reduce manual effort and accelerate provisioning.
Strategic Expansion across Southeast Asia
As part of its regional growth strategy, Activate Interactive has formed a strategic partnership with Inphosoft, an IT solutions and services provider in Indonesia, to expand the reach of its enterprise cloud platform across Southeast Asia. The collaboration brings local expertise to support customised deployments that meet market-specific regulatory requirements.
Activate Interactive is also exploring opportunities to extend CloudBox into the Middle East in 2026.
Governance, Compliance, and Trust by Design
Activate Interactive operates under an Information Security Management System aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ensuring a structured approach to risk management, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement across all projects.
Through DevSecOps practices such as automated security testing, routine risk vulnerability assessments, and close collaboration with agencies, including GovTech Singapore, Activate Interactive maintains alignment with evolving cybersecurity requirements and upholds a consistent standard of trust and governance.
A Milestone for Activate Interactive’s Engineering Culture
The launch of CloudBox marks a strategic milestone for Activate Interactive, marking its evolution from a technology implementation partner to a product-driven innovator delivering enterprise-grade digital infrastructure solutions.
The platform underscores Activate Interactive’s commitment to shaping the digital backbone of enterprises and government agencies across the region.
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About Activate Interactive
Founded in 1997, Activate Interactive Pte Ltd is a leading technology consultancy in Singapore that fuses strategy consulting, creativity, and engineering to drive digital innovations.
We offer quality, cost-effective and impactful end-to-end application development, including mobile and web applications, cloud technology, UI/UX design and more.
We integrate digital technology into all business areas, helping clients remove technology roadblocks and increase their efficiency to better serve and deliver value to their communities, regardless of their business size and type. We aspire to help people live better and healthier with technology by providing holistic solutions to improve population health.
To learn more about CloudBox and upcoming regional initiatives, organisations and partners are invited to connect with Activate Interactive for enquiries and collaboration opportunities.
CUHK’s Academic Excellence and Global Research Impact
CUHK’s academic rigour is further recognised in the 2026–27 Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, where it ranks 28th globally and 5th in Asia, remaining Hong Kong’s top university for the fourth consecutive year. The University features 15 subjects in the global top 50, including five in the top 10, such as Education and Educational Research (#1), Gastroenterology and Hepatology (#2), Computer Science (#7), and Arts and Humanities and Artificial Intelligence (both ranked #9).
CUHK: Where Bold Ideas Become Impactful Research
CUHK provides an exceptional environment for impactful research, supported by approximately 300 research institutes and centres, alongside four state key laboratories approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. Reflecting on the academic environment, Zhamilya Zhirenova, a PhD student in Biomedical Science from Kazakhstan, has deepened her expertise through her involvement with the Centre for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (CNRM), an InnoHK research centre CUHK established with Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet.
Unlike traditional research pathways, where students are often confined to a single university laboratory, Zhamilya gained extensive experience at Hong Kong Science Park, a dynamic setting that closely resembles industry. “It feels more like an industrial company,” she reflected, “and that experience has been invaluable.” For researchers with ambitions beyond academia, such early exposure to the pace and expectations of the biotech industry provides a distinct advantage.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators
Many of CUHK’s scholars are globally renowned experts who have made significant breakthroughs in their respective fields. These experts provide valuable mentorship, cultivating an intellectually stimulating environment for innovative research.
At the Centre for Novostics, an InnoHK research centre dedicated to advancing molecular diagnostics, Yasine Malki, a Chemical Pathology PhD student from Hong Kong, highlighted mentorship as a defining aspect of his experience at CUHK. Benefiting from the mentorship of Professor Dennis Lo, CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor and President, and a pioneer in molecular diagnostics, Yasine collaborates with specialists in molecular technologies, bioinformatics, and clinician-scientists, exemplifying CUHK’s dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to medical science.
Through the latest global rankings, CUHK continues to demonstrate the impact of its research and scholarship. The University offers robust financial support to attract top-tier global talent, such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) for the 2027–28 intake, which provides over HK$1.81 million (approximately US$232,420) in funding. Applications open on 1 September 2026.
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About CUHK
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university with a global reputation and world-leading rankings. Located in the heart of Asia, CUHK has a vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. The University has eight faculties: Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. Together with the Graduate School, the University offers over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All faculties are actively engaged in research in a wide range of disciplines, with an array of research institutes and research centres specialising in interdisciplinary research of the highest quality.
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HKDL’s Immersive Interactive Experiences Win Guests’ Hearts Lucky Nugget Spin at Grizzly Gulch Surpasses 30,000 Participations
Immersive experiences fuel collectible merchandise craze and extend magical memories
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2026 – In tune with the growing popularity of experiential travel and guests’ desire for participation and immersive experiences throughout their journeys, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has been integrating retail with storytelling at the park through an endless flow of innovative interactive experiences and distinctive merchandise offerings. Emotional connections with guests are strengthened as merchandise is transformed into meaningful souvenirs interwoven with their Disney memories.
Launched in April this year at Grizzly Gulch, the Chip ‘n’ Dale Lucky Nugget Spin has recorded more than 30,000 participations as of the end of June, becoming one of the park’s most popular activities. Combining storytelling, live interactions, and surprises, the experience has been warmly received by guests and has further enhanced the atmosphere throughout the land.
David Koo, director of merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, shared: ‘Today’s guests are looking for more than products; they want keepsakes that capture the stories and memories of their visit. Through interactive experiences, we hope to make merchandise a natural extension of the Disney park journey. Whether it is a plush toy, a pin or an accessory, the true value lies not only in the item itself, but in the magical moments and personal memories it represents.’
David Koo, director of merchandise at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, is pictured in the center
This story- and interaction-driven strategy has been incorporated into various guest experiences across the resort. For example, in an engaging experience at the Popcorn Pop-Up Shop on Main Street, U.S.A., guests can reach into a giant popcorn bucket-themed installation to catch a “popcorn” and reveal the hidden Pixar pals plushie together with Disney cast members on the spot. Meanwhile, the Snow White Grotto, located beside the Castle of Magical Dreams, has introduced a new “Lock of Dreams” experience, offering guests a sense of ceremony and a souvenir to cherish.
Disney’s Classic Pin Trading Tradition Extends the Magic Beyond the Visit
Disney’s iconic Pin Trading tradition has long been an important part of how guests explore the park and connect with others. Reopened in June, Main Street Collectibles now features dedicated pin display areas designed to celebrate and elevate this beloved tradition. Guests can discover unexpected treasures while searching for favorite designs as they trade pins with Disney cast members and fellow collectors. More than just an addition to a collection, each pin carries unique memories and extends the guest journey.
More Than 3.5 Million 20th Anniversary Merchandise Items Snapped up
New Pixar and Marvel Experiences on the Way
Merchandise sales grew continuously during Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary celebrations, which attracted a large number of local, mainland, and international visitors and concluded with fanfare in June. Since late June last year, the resort has sold more than 3.5 million 20th Anniversary-themed merchandise. Among them, about 600,000 units of the SouvenEARS collection have been snapped up. Meanwhile, the blind-box series inspired by attractions and themed lands achieved sales of more than 500,000 units during fiscal year 2025, demonstrating the continued popularity of merchandise with strong storytelling elements and collectible appeal.
Looking ahead, HKDL will continue to enrich the guest experience across the resort. New Pixar-themed and Marvel-themed experiences will be introduced, further expanding both entertainment and retail offerings. Through ongoing innovation, HKDL remains committed to meeting guests’ demand for more immersive experiences, enhancing its appeal to local, mainland, and international visitors, and strengthening its position as a leading travel destination in the region.
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The HR Asia Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious annual human resources awards, recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture and sustainable people development. Winners are evaluated using the TEAM (Total Engagement Assessment Model), which measures employee engagement, organizational trust, and workplace experience, drawing on benchmarking data from more than 2.5 million employees across 20,000 organizations throughout the region.
According to the independent assessment conducted for the HR Asia Awards 2026, Green SM significantly outperformed market benchmarks in the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” category, achieving outstanding scores across several key dimensions, including technology enablement in the workplace (4.8/5), workplace sustainability (4.71/5), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (4.72/5).
A defining element of Green SM’s workplace culture is its unwavering commitment to the principle that “Every Voice Counts.” This commitment is embedded through comprehensive employee engagement initiatives, including regular internal surveys, 360-degree performance evaluations, and multiple feedback channels that transform employee insights into tangible improvements in policies, workplace practices, and operational excellence.
At Green SM, talent development is viewed not merely as an HR function but as a strategic driver of service excellence. The Company continues to invest comprehensively in recruitment, professional training, operational standardization, workplace culture, and structured career development pathways for its Green Drivers. In parallel, Green SM delivers continuous capability-building programs for managers and employees, combining practical learning with digital learning platforms to strengthen leadership and management capabilities and organizational agility in an evolving business environment.
Alongside its investment in people, Green SM has been progressively building a unified organizational culture across its international markets. Rooted in values established in Vietnam while embracing the diversity of local cultures and communities, the Company fosters an environment that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and empowerment. This enables teams across different countries to uphold consistent service standards while remaining responsive to the unique needs of local customers and communities.
Green SM also received the Technology Empowerment Awards in recognition of its continued digital transformation in human resource management. Through the digitalization of HR processes, the development of competency frameworks, the expansion of digital learning ecosystems, and the integration of data-driven people management, the Company has streamlined repetitive administrative tasks, enhanced decision-making efficiency, and enabled employees to devote greater focus to innovation, customer experience, and superior service delivery.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan, Global Chief Executive Officer of Green SM, said: “Our people have always been the cornerstone of Green SM’s sustainable growth. We believe that when individuals are empowered by technology and united by shared values, our teams across every market can deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. These two awards affirm the direction we have taken and further strengthen our commitment to building a truly multinational organization with its roots in Vietnam.”
In 2026, Green SM aims to expand its global workforce and partner network to approximately 400,000 people worldwide. As the Company continues to accelerate its international expansion, it will further invest in talent development and technology-driven people management to build a highly capable global workforce, maintain consistent service excellence across markets, and advance its vision of becoming the world’s leading green mobility platform.
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