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M7 World Championship unveils first Opening Ceremony, tournament draw, and M7 Pass—elevates Indonesia on global stage

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The Swiss Stage sets up early mouthwatering clashes between tournament favourites—Team Liquid face Aurora Gaming PH in a Filipino showdown, while Selangor Red Giants face CG Esports in a Malaysian rivalry.

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 December 2025 – The M7 World Championship (M7) is set to place Indonesia at the forefront of global esports. Returning to the home ground of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports, the M7 will elevate Indonesia on the world stage, showcasing the nation’s vibrant culture through the flagship tournament of 2024’s most popular mobile esports title. At the M7 Press Conference, international video game company, MOONTON Games, unveiled the first Opening Ceremony for the title’s world championship. The event will turn Jakarta into a living stage for esports in a citywide takeover and draws inspiration from the grandeur of major sporting events. The press conference also revealed the tournament draw alongside the M7 Pass, headlined by heroes, Gatotkaca and Granger.
Rise As One: The Dream That Made Us
Scheduled for 9 January, the M7 Opening Ceremony marks the first grand opening in M Series history. The ceremony will celebrate the game and the nation by blending the passion of MLBB Esports with Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. Through a cinematic story where tradition meets modernity, audiences will journey through Jakarta’s iconic landmarks in a showcase that unites culture and esports.
Tiger Xu, Global Head of MLBB Esports at MOONTON Games, said: “The M7 Opening Ceremony will celebrate MLBB Esports’ rise as an integral part of Indonesia’s sporting landscape. Over the past five seasons, MLBB Professional League (MPL) Indonesia has drawn more than 100 million watch hours each season, rivalling the popularity of well-loved sports like football and badminton. With its growing influence, the Opening Ceremony will highlight MLBB Esports’ journey as a national sporting phenomenon by honouring its past and present, while looking to its future. Through the stories of teams, players, and fans, we also hope to showcase Indonesia’s traditions and give the world a glimpse of the nation’s vibrant gaming and esports culture.”
Through music, performances, and visual storytelling, Jakarta will become a living stage that brings the nation’s passion and heritage to life. Fans from across the world are invited to #RiseAsOne alongside appearances from M7 Main Stage teams, MLBB Esports legends, and surprise guests.
Riezha Haryo Wiguna, Member of the Competition Division at the Indonesian Esports Central Board (PBESI), said: “The M Series has become one of the most influential mobile esports tournaments around the world. Indonesia is privileged to host this extraordinary event once again… To MOONTON [Games] your commitment to building a sustainable esports ecosystem in Indonesia deserves the highest appreciation. Together with PBESI, [we] have opened pathways for young talent in local communities and brought global attention to our nation. The M7 is not just a competition. [The tagline], Let the World See Us, means it’s a celebration of legacy, community, and the future of the esports industry. Welcome to Indonesia, we hope you feel the warmth of our culture, the strength of our ecosystem, and the patience that makes Indonesia a global esports powerhouse. May the M7 World championship inspire new champions, ignite new stories, and show the world why Indonesia continues to be the home of esports excellence.”
22 Teams, One Dream
22 teams will vie to be crowned the next MLBB world champions from 3 to 25 January. Competing on the home ground of MLBB Esports, teams will aim to claim the title in front of the game’s most passionate fanbase and their share of the USD 1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament draw, unveiled at the M7 Press Conference, outlines the road ahead as the world’s best teams embark on their title campaigns.
The Wild Card Stage heats up as eight teams are split into two groups, each fighting for a spot in the Swiss Stage. Virtus Pro (VP) and ZETA DIVISION (ZETA) headline the action, with VP making a splash earlier in the year by winning the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) Wild Card. Meanwhile, ZETA returns to the international MLBB stage following their MSC at EWC 25 campaign. This will mark Japan’s first M Series appearance in five editions since the M2.
In the Swiss Stage, fans are in for a country-versus-country showdown, featuring two headline matchups. All eyes will be on Team Liquid (TL) take on Aurora Gaming PH (RORA). TL will be aiming to make history by completing the Golden Road (winning all major MLBB Esports titles in a single year)—a feat no team has achieved to date. Meanwhile, fans can anticipate a fierce battle as Selangor Red Giants (SRG) face off against CG Esports (CG) in the other headline matchup of the group.
Step into the battlefield with the M7 Pass
From 1 January to 25 January, fans can join the MLBB action through the M7 Pass. Players can unlock a suite of exclusive in-game rewards, including the free Gatotkaca “Solar Spark” skin. Inspired by the Indonesian folklore warrior, the Mighty Legend takes centre stage, embodying the nation’s esports spirit as it ushers in the M7. Players will also be able to obtain the Granger “Thunder Ascendant” skin, M7 Lottery Coins, Battle Effects, Avatar Borders, and more. Fans who reach level 150 will secure the M7 Granger Figurine—an exclusive reward that celebrates the pinnacle of MLBB Esports. The celebration of Indonesia will continue with the Granger “Cosmic Finality” Painted skin, available through the M7 Pass Plus.
The M7 Lottery Coins will bring the legacy of the M Series to life. In the Event Shop, players can redeem the M5 Yu Zhong “Dragon’s Shade” skin, the Yu Zhong “Cosmic Dragon” Painted skin, and the new Yu Zhong “Dragon’s Shroud” skin. Returning M Series skins—M1 Aldous “King of Supremacy,” M2 Clint “Shadow Omen,” and M3 Roger “Phantom Ranger”—will feature revamped effects and new looks, inviting players to revisit the heroes who shaped the tournament over the years.
Global brands level up the MLBB celebration
The M Series continues to strengthen its global esports leadership through expansive partnerships. The upcoming M7 collaborations will showcase the strategic and commercial value of MLBB Esports while giving fans access to experience-driven initiatives.
Visa made its debut in the MLBB Esports arena with a mission to empower the youth by combining financial inclusion with access to world-class esports experiences. The partnership will introduce the first Mythic VIP experience, offering premium seating, behind-the-scenes access, exclusive merchandise, and a 20% discount on tickets. Meanwhile, realme and MOONTON Games unveiled the realme 15 Pro as the M7 Official Gaming Phone. The device’s dedicated esports functions will enhance the tournament experience for fans and elevate mobile esports on the global stage.
MOONTON Games has also teamed up with 1Play to launch the first M Series Trading Card Collection. The cards allow fans to engage with the tournament’s legacy through physical collectibles and feature teams, players, and key competitive moments. At the same time, luxury accessories brand, Fairrie, will activate fans through a play-to-win mechanic inviting them to play MLBB while unlocking prizes through the Fairrie Games app. The partnership aims to converge lifestyle and esports through an interactive experience. Secretlab marks their fifth consecutive year with the M Series, providing players with ergonomic seating designed to support peak performance.
M7 Carnival lights up Jakarta
From 23 to 25 January, the M7 Carnival will transform Jakarta into a gaming and esports fanfare. Festival-goers can explore six interactive zones and step inside MLBB’s first official pop-up store, offering limited-edition merchandise and immersive experiences that bring the game to life. Over three days, over 15,000 prizes—including exclusive M7 merchandise, limited-time skins, and partner giveaways—will be up for grabs. Fans will also have the chance to meet MPL Indonesia stars, M7 teams, and popular content creators, celebrating the passion that make MLBB Esports a global phenomenon. Tickets can be purchased at: https://id-mpl.com/m7.
According to Esports Charts, MLBB was crowned 2024’s most popular mobile esports title with over 475 million Hours Watched (HW). The year capped off with the M6 amassing over 85 million HW to become the most-watched in M Series history. This momentum continued into 2025, with MLBB emerging as the most popular title in Esports World Cup (EWC) history. Headlining the world’s largest multi-title esports event, the Mid Season Cup (MSC) at EWC 25 became the event’s first tournament to surpass 3 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV).
Looking ahead, MLBB will take its place alongside traditional sporting disciplines at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thailand. The title will also feature at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games as a medalled event, cementing its presence on some of the region’s largest multi-sport stages.

Learn more about MLBB Esports via the following social media channels:

Region
Channels
MLBB Women’s Esports
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlbbesports_women
  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbbesports_women
Global

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About MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON Games is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com.

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Global Wellness Forum 2026 Set for June 23 in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia’s Nutraceutical Industry Embarks on Next-Gen Transformation

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Malaysia’s wellness market is moving beyond traditional competition over ingredients, dosage, and pricing toward product-format experience, sustained use, and differentiated innovation. The Global Wellness Consumer & Product Trends Forum 2026 will hold a forum on June 23, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme “Defining the Next Generation of Health Industry,” the event will bring together Malaysian trade associations, leading distribution channels, and Taiwanese R&D teams to jointly explore market opportunities.

As a core component, James Pereira, general manager of MADSA, will share insights on Malaysian health industry regulations. Adrian Toh, CEO & Executive Director of R Pharmacy, will provide frontline retail channel observations regarding shifting consumer demands. Alex Liao, General Manager of Welbloom Bio-Tech, will represent Taiwan to share how format innovation effectively responds to brand differentiation, consumption experiences, and market compliance needs.

Faced with brands’ attention toward differentiated experiences, Welbloom Bio-Tech will showcase its proprietary, Halal-certified FRESH-Jelly® technology on-site, demonstrating the innovative application to make supplements more food-like. Through ingredient payload capacities, zero- or low-sugar designs, and customized flavor development, FRESH-Jelly® allows supplements to maintain functionality while becoming more enjoyable to consume regularly, providing Malaysian brands with a distinctive option beyond capsules and tablets.

With the rapid rise of Malaysia’s wellness consumer market, its mature distribution channels and exceptional potential for regional expansion are accelerating the country’s growth as a critical hub for the Southeast Asian health industry. Welbloom Bio-Tech states that this forum is a bridging platform connecting Taiwan’s manufacturing capabilities with Malaysian market insights, aiming to unlock commercially viable partnerships for both regions.

The event is organized by The PAGE, co-organized by Welbloom Bio-Tech and SEAbizs, and supported by NTBSA, MATRADE, R Pharmacy, and MADSA.

Event Information】
Time: June 23, 2026, 09:30 – 14:00
Venue: The Zenith – Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Hashtag: #WelbloomBioTech

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About Welbloom Bio-Tech

Welbloom Bio-Tech focuses on health supplement R&D, manufacturing, and dosage form innovation. Through forward-looking market foresight and robust R&D technologies, it provides one-stop services from formulation design and flavor development to manufacturing, assisting clients in Malaysia and Singapore to build highly competitive health supplements.

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Doing Good Index 2026: Asia’s US$753 Billion Philanthropic Potential Remains Unrealized

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In the 2026 edition of its flagship policy report the Doing Good Index, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) finds that Asia’s capacity to deploy private capital for social good is not keeping pace with its potential.

  • Asia’s social sector is under strain: 78% of the 2,166 social delivery organizations (SDOs) surveyed report insufficient domestic funding.
  • Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions for wealth creation, yet the policies and incentives needed to channel it toward social good are not keeping pace.
  • Singapore has become the first economy to enter the “Doing Excellent” category, demonstrating what alignment across regulations, tax incentives, government partnerships and efforts to create a culture of giving can achieve.
  • 84% of Asian SDOs surveyed apply the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their operations, pointing to their enduring value as a shared framework for coordination and collective action beyond 2030.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Asia’s social needs are intensifying, and official development assistance is declining. Yet, while the region’s wealth is growing dramatically, the policies, incentives and partnerships needed to channel private capital toward social good are not keeping pace. That is a key finding of the Doing Good Index 2026, the fifth edition of CAPS’s flagship policy report, which assesses the enabling environment for private social investment across 17 Asian economies.

The report finds that while the enabling environment for private social investment is in place across much of the region, its effectiveness remains uneven. Improvements in registration processes and accountability mechanisms have been accompanied by persistent barriers, including restrictions on foreign funding, regulatory complexity, and inconsistent government engagement. In many cases, policies exist on paper but are not fully implemented in practice, limiting their impact.

At the same time, although trust in SDOs remains high across the region, broader ecosystem conditions, such as media sentiment, talent pipelines, and institutional support, are showing signs of strain. 81% of SDOs struggle to secure unrestricted funds for their work, while 73% report difficulty recruiting staff, constraining the sector’s ability to turn trust into impact.

“Asia has the wealth, the will, and in many economies, the foundations of a strong enabling environment. What is needed now is concerted, aligned effort to bring them together. The potential is enormous,” said Ruth Shapiro, Co-Founder and CEO, Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society.

Unlocking Asia’s US$753 Billion Philanthropic Potential

Even as Asia’s wealth continues to grow, the region faces significant and intensifying challenges across climate, education and health. Official development assistance is declining, and there is increasing pressure on domestic resources at precisely the moment demand for social services is rising.

If Asian economies were to contribute just 2% of GDP to philanthropy, as the United States does, it could generate an estimated US$753 billion annually for social good. That represents 15 times the official development assistance flowing into the region, and almost half the financing needed to hit the UN’s SDGs in Asia. But realizing that potential depends on strengthening the policies, incentives and partnerships that enable private capital to flow toward social good. The Doing Good Index 2026 finds that across much of Asia, those conditions are not yet in place.

“The world has changed dramatically, and Asia can no longer rely on others to address its social challenges. The Doing Good Index 2026 shows the region has the potential to meet this moment, but only if governments and philanthropists act together to build the conditions that make it possible,” said Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society.

Singapore Shows What Alignment Can Achieve
Singapore has, for the first time, entered the top “Doing Excellent” category in the Doing Good Index 2026, reflecting years of deliberate effort to build a strong culture of philanthropy and civic engagement. Clear regulations, generous tax incentives, openness to foreign funding, and close collaboration between government and the social sector have created a strong enabling environment.

Singapore’s achievement demonstrates that when regulations, fiscal policy, ecosystem conditions and procurement work in concert, the outcomes are stronger. While no two economies will follow the same path, Singapore’s experience highlights the conditions that matter, such as the active promotion and alignment of philanthropy and giving across the whole of society.

The SDGs: Falling Short but Still Relevant in Asia
In the run-up to 2030, global progress toward the SDGs has fallen short of ambition, and Asia is no exception. Yet the Doing Good Index 2026 finds that 84% of SDOs continue to apply the SDGs in their work. Further, the rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has not displaced them, because most SDOs see the two frameworks as complementary rather than competing.

As the deadline approaches, the Index points to their enduring value not as a target but as a shared framework for strategy, coordination and collective action in the years ahead.

Other Findings from the Report

  • Talent shortages persist for Asia’s social sector: more than 70% of SDOs face difficulty recruiting and retaining staff across Asia.
  • AI adoption is happening, but usage remains limited: only 13% of surveyed SDOs report using AI regularly.
  • 39% of SDOs say claiming tax benefits is difficult, suggesting administrative barriers may be limiting the impact of existing incentives for giving.

Hashtag: #CAPS #DoingGood #PrivateCapital #PublicGood #Philanthropy #Impact

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About the Doing Good Index

Released biennially and now in its fifth edition, the Doing Good Index is CAPS’s flagship policy research that assesses the enabling environment for doing good in Asia: the systems, policies and practices that facilitate or constrain philanthropic giving and the deployment of this capital.

CAPS’s research team surveyed 2,166 social delivery organizations (SDOs) and conducted 132 interviews with sector experts across 17 Asian economies to provide a comparative, evidence-based view of where environments are supportive, where gaps persist, and how systems can be strengthened to better mobilize private resources for public good.

The Index looks at indicators under four sub-indexes: regulations, tax and fiscal policy, ecosystem, and government procurement, which provide an understanding of the specific measures economies have taken to catalyze philanthropic giving and promote social sector development.

Since its inception, the Index has been an essential resource for policymakers, philanthropists, and nonprofit leaders seeking to understand and improve the conditions for giving across the region.

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About the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS)

Established in 2013 and working across more than 17 economies in Asia, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quantity and quality of philanthropic and private giving throughout Asia. Our mission is to maximize private capital for public good, conducting research, advisory, convening and capacity building to engage philanthropists, foundations, family offices, corporates, government bodies, social sector organizations and experts on best practices, models, policies and strategies to facilitate private giving and social investment in the region. For more information, visit and .

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Frost & Sullivan White Paper Names Phancy Rise vGPU a Tier 1 Leading Platform

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Rise vGPU + ModelHub Power China’s AI into the Heterogeneous Orchestration Era

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 June 2026 – Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned growth consulting firm, has released its “2026 AI Infrastructure Orchestration Platform White Paper”. The report recognizes Phancy Group’s Rise vGPU as a Tier 1 Leading Platform, the highest maturity tier in heterogeneous GPU orchestration. Phancy’s ModelHub also achieved the highest Overall Score in the enterprise-grade model management platform evaluation. This marks a significant endorsement of Phancy’s technological capability in heterogeneous AI infrastructure.

According to the white paper, as large model applications scale rapidly, China’s AI industry is facing structural challenges stemming from multi-chip coexistence. These include hardware heterogeneity, fragmented software stacks, persistently low GPU utilization (generally below 30%), and rising model adaptation complexity — all of which have become major bottlenecks for enterprise-scale AI deployment.

The report highlights a fundamental shift in AI infrastructure competitiveness – moving away from “single-chip performance” toward “cluster-scale system coordination.” At this critical juncture, Phancy has positioned itself as a leader in advanced orchestration through its full-stack AI infrastructure platform, offering a proven solution to heterogeneous compute challenges and helping drive China’s AI industry from “compute accumulation” into a new era of “compute orchestration.”

Phancy Rise vGPU: Tier 1 Leading Platform

In its assessment of mainstream AI infrastructure platforms, Frost & Sullivan defined Tier 1 criteria across three core dimensions: heterogeneous support, fine-grained control, and production-grade execution. Phancy Rise vGPU meets all three standards and has been recognized as a Tier 1 Leading Platform.

Rise vGPU transforms AI infrastructure from fragmented, low-efficiency device-level management to a unified software-defined control plane. Its key technology breakthroughs include:

  • Comprehensive Heterogeneous Management: Unified onboarding and management across more than 10 mainstream GPU/NPU vendors, including NVIDIA, Ascend, Cambricon, Hygon, and others.
  • Ultra-Fine Resource Partitioning: Industry-leading sub-GPU level compute and MB-level memory granularity slicing.
  • Significant Utilization Improvement: Through safe oversubscription and time/space multiplexing, GPU utilization is increased from industry averages below 30% to 70%-90%.
  • Intelligent Precision Scheduling: Multi-dimensional scheduling algorithms based on priority, topology, load, and resource awareness to achieve optimal compute allocation.
  • Production-Grade SLA Assurance: The Deterministic Execution Layer delivers committed and auditable SLA guarantees for critical inference workloads.
  • Full Lifecycle Operability: Comprehensive monitoring, metering, and cost allocation capabilities that turn GPU resources into truly operable digital assets.

Model Hub: Highest Overall Score in Model Management Platform Evaluation

Beyond compute orchestration, the report underscores the strategic importance of enterprise-grade model management platforms. As a powerful complement to Rise vGPU, Phancy ModelHub enables enterprises to build a complete full-stack AI infrastructure — from compute to models and from resource scheduling to business delivery.

The white paper notes that Phancy ModelHub delivers leading performance in key areas such as Model & Chip Compatibility, Execution Stability & Performance, and Model-GPU Coordination & Scheduling, achieving the highest Overall Score. Through its unified model management and execution platform, ModelHub creates a seamless closed-loop process covering model onboarding, deployment optimization, inference services, and version governance — significantly lowering the barrier to model deployment and accelerating AI innovation.

Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Founder & CEO of Phancy, said: “The Frost & Sullivan white paper accurately captures the inflection point in AI infrastructure development. The recognition of Rise vGPU as a Tier 1 Leading Platform and ModelHub’s top Overall Score provide important authoritative validation of Phancy’s technology strategy and product strength. As a full-stack AI cloud service platform, Phancy believes the next wave of competitiveness in the AI industry will come from systematic improvements in compute orchestration efficiency. We will continue to focus on heterogeneous compute unified scheduling and model ecosystem operations, working closely with customers and industry partners to advance China’s AI industry from ‘compute accumulation’ to a true ‘compute orchestration’ era.”

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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 Rise vGPU, ModelHub and SageAIOS, 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.

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