by Ferry Bayu | Aug 31, 2026 | Business
Autonomous mobility technology company Carziqo has begun phased operations of its ER-MX driverless ride-hailing fleet in Dallas, expanding its presence in the United States and bringing its intelligent transportation platform to one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
The initial rollout is being conducted within designated service zones under controlled operating conditions. According to the company, the first phase will focus on evaluating vehicle performance, dispatch efficiency and service consistency across a range of real-world urban environments.
The ER-MX fleet is designed for short- and medium-distance passenger journeys, including connections between residential communities, commercial districts, transport hubs and other high-demand destinations. Carziqo said the deployment would gradually expand as operational data, safety assessments and local transportation requirements are reviewed.
Dallas presents a demanding environment for autonomous mobility systems. Its extensive road network, rapidly developing suburbs, busy highways and varied traffic patterns require autonomous vehicles to respond to complex and frequently changing conditions.
Carziqo said these characteristics made the city an important location for evaluating the ER-MX platform’s ability to operate reliably at scale.
“Dallas offers the type of diverse transportation environment needed to strengthen autonomous mobility technology,” the company said in a statement. “The ER-MX deployment will allow us to gather additional real-world data while improving vehicle coordination, intelligent dispatching and remote operational support.”
A phased and controlled deployment
Rather than opening citywide service immediately, Carziqo is adopting what it describes as a “controlled operations, steady scaling” strategy.
During the early stage, the company will monitor vehicle availability, route completion, passenger demand and system response under different road and traffic conditions. Service boundaries and operating capacity may be adjusted based on performance data and operational assessments.
The company said its fleet-management platform can coordinate vehicle allocation, route planning, charging schedules, maintenance requirements and remote assistance. This centralized system is intended to reduce unnecessary vehicle downtime while matching available cars with passenger demand more efficiently.
Vehicles in the ER-MX series incorporate environmental sensing, real-time navigation and automated driving technologies. The system is designed to continuously analyze surrounding vehicles, road markings, traffic signals and potential hazards before determining an appropriate driving response.
Remote operational teams will also monitor fleet activity and provide assistance when a vehicle encounters an unusual or complex situation, Carziqo said. The company emphasized that the technology would continue to be refined using data gathered during actual operations.
Dallas emerges as an autonomous mobility market
The Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area has experienced sustained population and commercial growth, creating greater demand for flexible transportation services. Long travel distances and limited public transportation coverage in some communities have also encouraged the development of new mobility options.
Autonomous ride-hailing companies see an opportunity to supplement existing transportation networks by providing on-demand services without relying entirely on traditional driver availability.
For passengers, driverless ride-hailing could eventually provide more consistent service during off-peak hours and in areas where conventional ride-hailing coverage is limited. For fleet operators, automation may improve vehicle utilization and enable transportation capacity to be managed more dynamically.
However, deploying autonomous vehicles in a new market involves more than introducing the technology itself. Operators must address passenger confidence, vehicle maintenance, cybersecurity, emergency procedures and coordination with relevant authorities.
Carziqo said the Dallas program would place particular emphasis on operational discipline and service reliability as the company evaluates whether the ER-MX fleet is ready for wider deployment.
Safety and public confidence remain central
Public acceptance remains one of the most important challenges facing the autonomous vehicle industry. While driverless systems have advanced considerably, passengers and other road users continue to expect clear information about how vehicles are monitored and how unusual situations are handled.
Carziqo said safety assessments would remain part of every stage of the Dallas rollout. Operational data will be reviewed to identify areas where driving behavior, route selection, dispatching or remote-support procedures may need improvement.
The company is also expected to use passenger feedback to refine the booking and in-vehicle experience. Clear ride instructions, responsive customer support and accessible emergency assistance will be essential as more first-time passengers encounter driverless vehicles.
“Autonomous mobility must demonstrate reliability through everyday service, not only through technical testing,” the company said. “Our objective is to build a transportation system that passengers can understand, access and trust.”
Building a broader US operating network
The Dallas launch forms part of Carziqo’s broader strategy to develop a connected network of autonomous mobility operations across selected US cities.
Data gathered from different markets can help the company compare road conditions, passenger behavior, fleet utilization and maintenance requirements. These findings may be used to create operating standards that can be adapted to additional cities while accounting for local transportation needs.
Carziqo’s approach reflects a broader shift within the autonomous vehicle industry. Companies are increasingly moving beyond isolated demonstrations toward carefully defined commercial operations, where the principal test is whether autonomous fleets can deliver safe, repeatable and economically sustainable transportation.
The Dallas deployment will therefore serve as both a local mobility initiative and a test of Carziqo’s ability to manage a growing autonomous fleet across multiple operating environments.
The company has not announced a timetable for citywide availability. Further expansion is expected to depend on operational results, regulatory coordination, infrastructure readiness and demand within the initial service areas.
For now, the arrival of the ER-MX fleet represents another sign that Dallas is becoming an increasingly important testing ground for next-generation transportation.
As autonomous ride-hailing technology moves closer to routine public use, the performance of deployments such as Carziqo’s will help determine how quickly driverless mobility becomes part of everyday urban transportation.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 31, 2026 | Business
FLOQ, an Indonesian crypto asset trading platform with over 1.8 registered million users, and ASTER have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Indonesia Blockchain Week (IDBW) 2026, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding access to Web3 products and services for users in Indonesia.
The MoU establishes a framework for both parties to explore several areas of collaboration, including referral programs, community activations, expanded support for the ASTER network, and potential product integration models suited to Indonesia’s digital asset landscape.
Yudhono Rawis, CEO and Founder of FLOQ, said the MoU reflects a shared intention to build on ASTER’s existing traction within the FLOQ ecosystem and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration. Since being listed on FLOQ in October 2025, ASTER has around 1,500 FLOQ users currently holding ASTER. The asset also ranks among the top 10 most-traded assets on the platform.
FLOQ currently supports ASTER through BNB Chain, while support for ASTER’s native chain is among the areas being evaluated to expand accessibility and liquidity. Aster is a decentralized trading platform led by CEO Leonard, offering both spot and perpetual trading products for on-chain users.
The platform emerged following the merger of Astherus, a yield-focused protocol, and APX Finance, a decentralized perpetual trading platform, bringing together the capabilities of both projects under the Aster brand. Aster is backed by YZi Labs, formerly known as Binance Labs, which includes Aster among its portfolio companies. The platform has been developed to serve both retail and more experienced traders, with multichain trading capabilities, advanced order functionality, privacy-focused infrastructure, and support for decentralized perpetual markets.
“The signing of this MoU reflects the traction we have already seen organically within the FLOQ ecosystem and our shared interest in exploring the next stage of the partnership. ASTER has demonstrated strong trading activity among our users, and we see an opportunity to take the collaboration further, from asset accessibility to potential product integration, network expansion, and community activation,” said Yudhono.
“Indonesia is an important market for the next phase of Web3 adoption, and we see strong potential in working with FLOQ to make ASTER’s products and ecosystem more accessible to users in the country. FLOQ brings strong local distribution, community reach, and a deep understanding of the Indonesian market, while ASTER brings its decentralized trading infrastructure and growing product ecosystem. Through this collaboration, we look forward to exploring new ways to connect Indonesian users with global Web3 products and opportunities,” said an ASTER spokesperson.
Bringing Flagship Products to the Table
One area under discussion is the possible introduction of the Aster Perpetual DEX within the FLOQ ecosystem. Both parties are also exploring whether ASTER could become an exclusive perpetual trading integration on the wallet side. However, the specific integration format, technical mechanisms, and launch timeline remain under discussion while also considering bourse and OJK approval.
Beyond product integration, the collaboration will also explore a referral program with revenue-sharing from transactions generated through the partnership, along with community activation efforts to introduce ASTER to Indonesia’s crypto community.
ASTER is a decentralized exchange project offering perpetual contract trading products, with decentralized perpetual contracts positioned as one of its core offerings according to its official documentation. In simple terms, a perpetual DEX lets users trade perpetual contracts on chain, without the expiration dates found in traditional futures contracts. ASTER’s capabilities in this space are a key strategic reason FLOQ is exploring deeper product integration.
Driving Broader Web3 Adoption
For FLOQ, the collaboration offers access to a user base of more than 1.8 million, with demonstrated ASTER trading activity. The partnership adds to FLOQ’s existing collaborations with partners such as Tiket, Telkomsel, Blibli, and others. The combination of distribution channels, community reach, and understanding of Indonesia’s market characteristics could help drive growth and broaden user access to ASTER’s use cases.
For its part, ASTER brings its perpetual DEX, a decentralized trading platform that lets users trade directly from their wallets, along with liquidity, potential wallet-based product integration, and a referral and revenue-sharing structure that could be developed jointly. The partnership has the potential to bring globally developed Web3 products together with local market distribution and context in Indonesia.
ASTER has also developed Pre-IPO Perpetuals, a product offering exposure to private company valuations ahead of an IPO, such as its $SPCX contract tied to SpaceX. Trading volume for this type of real-world asset (RWA) product has grown significantly across various DEX platforms, signaling strong potential for introduction to the Indonesian market.
“For FLOQ, what matters is how Web3 technology and products developed globally can be made accessible to Indonesian users with an increasingly relevant experience. ASTER brings capability in the perpetual DEX space, while FLOQ brings distribution, community, and an understanding of the local market. This is the combination we want to explore so that the collaboration can create real value for users and help drive the growth of Indonesia’s Web3 ecosystem,” said Yudhono.
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About FLOQ
FLOQ is a digital asset trading platform committed to delivering a secure, transparent, and accessible investment experience. With a focus on innovation, education, and regulatory compliance, FLOQ aims to support the growth of Indonesia’s digital asset ecosystem. FLOQ has an active community of more than 250,000 followers across seven social media platforms, supported by more than 25,000 active community members. FLOQ is also committed to improving digital asset literacy through FLOQ Academy, available free of charge to users and the general public. FLOQ has recorded more than 1.8 million registered users and over 2 million app downloads. The platform supports more than 100 digital assets and continues to focus on ecosystem development and strategic partnerships to deliver real value to users in the digital economy era.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 31, 2026 | Business
Ho Chi Minh City, August 2026 – At Vietnam Wedding Week 2026, DO LONG BRIDAL introduced The Prime, bringing a design language associated with glamour, confidence and visual impact into a new conversation: bridal fashion.
Presented as part of Bridal Fashion Show 2026, the collection marked an important moment in Do Long’s exploration of the wedding wardrobe. Rather than simply adapting occasionwear for a bridal context, The Prime approached the bride as a protagonist with her own sense of presence.
Within The Love City, the collection added another perspective to a seven-show programme that moved across very different definitions of contemporary wedding fashion.
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS ON THE BRIDAL RUNWAY
For a designer with an established relationship to glamour and high-impact dressing, entering bridal fashion presents a particular challenge. A wedding gown belongs to an occasion that is both deeply personal and highly visible.
The garment must hold meaning for the person wearing it, while also defining how she enters the room, appears in photographs and remembers the day years later.
The Prime approached this tension directly, translating a recognisable sense of drama into a bridal proposition built around confidence and presence.
THE PRIME – GLAMOUR, CORSETS AND THE POWER OF PRESENCE
The collection’s visual language is shaped by figure-enhancing silhouettes, corsetry and intricate embellishment. These elements create garments that do not retreat into the background.
The body becomes part of the design conversation, with construction used to emphasise shape and create a strong visual line. Embellishment adds another layer of theatricality, allowing each look to carry the polished glamour associated with the DO LONG design universe.
The result is bridal fashion that treats the wedding day as a moment of arrival.
WHEN THE DO LONG WOMAN BECOMES A BRIDE
The move into bridal fashion does not require the designer to abandon an existing aesthetic. Instead, The Prime explores what happens when that aesthetic enters a new emotional context.
Confidence, sensuality and individuality remain central. The difference is that these qualities are now connected to a wedding day and the personal significance that comes with it.
The Do Long bride is therefore not presented as a separate character. She carries the same sense of self-awareness, but expresses it at a different moment in her story.
BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL IMAGE OF BRIDAL BEAUTY
For generations, bridal fashion has often been associated with softness, delicacy and restraint. Those qualities remain meaningful to many brides, but they no longer define the entire category.
The Prime offers another possibility. Its bride can be sensual, sharp, glamorous and unapologetically visible. She does not need to reduce her personality in order to fit a traditional image of the wedding day.
This approach reflects a broader shift within contemporary bridal fashion, where individual identity increasingly matters as much as convention.
FROM FASHION SPECTACLE TO ONE OF LIFE’S MOST PERSONAL MOMENTS
A high-impact runway collection and a wedding dress may appear to belong to different worlds, but both are connected to moments of transformation. One is designed to create an immediate visual experience; the other becomes part of a personal milestone.
The challenge is to allow spectacle and intimacy to coexist. The Prime approaches this through a strong sense of presence, suggesting that glamour itself can become a form of personal expression.
In this way, the collection does not separate the emotional significance of a wedding from the desire to make an unforgettable entrance.
THE PRIME FINDS ITS STAGE IN THE LOVE CITY
Vietnam Wedding Week 2026, developed through the collaboration of YEAH1 and LIVEN Technology, brought together seven designers and brands whose approaches ranged from cultural storytelling and refined romance to couture glamour, modern menswear and sensuality.
Within that landscape, DO LONG BRIDAL occupied a clear position. The Prime spoke to a bride looking for a strong visual signature and a gown that places her confidently at the centre of her own celebration.
With Italian Atelier Asia-Pacific and CjC Marketing Agency supporting Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 as Promotional Partners, the event also formed part of a wider communications and industry outreach effort connecting fashion with the broader wedding ecosystem.
For Do Long, The Prime therefore represented more than another runway presentation. It opened a new bridal chapter while adding another definition of what the contemporary bride can be: visible, self-assured and entirely present in her moment.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 31, 2026 | Business
Autonomous mobility company Carziqo has announced the start of operations for its ER-BX autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Austin, Texas, expanding its presence in one of the United States’ leading technology centers.
The announcement coincides with the beginning of the Philippines’ “Ber Months”—the period from September through December widely regarded as the unofficial start of the country’s Christmas season. Christmas music, decorations and preparations often begin earlier in the Philippines than elsewhere, making September 1 a symbol of optimism, reunion and new beginnings.
Carziqo described the Austin deployment as another step in the development of its international autonomous mobility network.
ER-BX enters Austin’s mobility landscape
Austin has attracted growing interest from transportation and technology companies because of its expanding population, established innovation ecosystem and demand for alternative mobility services.
According to Carziqo, the ER-BX vehicles are equipped with autonomous-driving sensors and supported by connected fleet-management systems, real-time monitoring and data-assisted dispatching technology.
The initial phase will focus on controlled operations and the collection of practical performance data. The company said it would evaluate route efficiency, vehicle availability, system response, maintenance requirements and remote operational support.
The scale of operations will be adjusted according to system performance, local conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.
The ER-BX platform forms part of Carziqo’s strategy to integrate autonomous vehicles with centralized fleet monitoring and intelligent dispatching. The company said the system was designed to improve vehicle utilization while helping technical teams monitor fleet activity and respond to operational issues.
A measured approach to deployment
Autonomous ride-hailing companies continue to face technical, regulatory and public-safety challenges. Their systems must respond reliably to changing traffic conditions, construction, weather and unpredictable human behavior.
As a result, autonomous vehicle services are generally introduced gradually, with operating areas and fleet sizes expanded only after performance assessments.
Carziqo said data collected in Austin would be used to refine dispatching, route planning, fleet maintenance and remote-assistance procedures.
“The start of the Ber Months represents hope and new beginnings for many Filipino families,” Carziqo said in a statement. “The arrival of the ER-BX series in Austin reflects the same sense of forward movement as we continue developing a connected and scalable autonomous mobility network.”
Relevance to the Philippines
Although the deployment is taking place in the United States, its announcement at the beginning of the Philippine Christmas season appears intended to engage Carziqo’s community in the country.
Interest in connected transportation and autonomous mobility is increasing across Southeast Asia, but adoption will depend on infrastructure, regulation, road conditions and public acceptance. Experience gained in Austin could support Carziqo’s wider technology development, although any future deployment elsewhere would require local testing and adaptation.
Carziqo said future expansion would be based on operational readiness rather than a fixed timetable. Service availability may therefore change according to performance, regulatory developments and technical evaluations.
The launch connects two geographically distant events: the beginning of a much-anticipated season in the Philippines and a new operational chapter for Carziqo in Austin. Whether the service develops into a larger deployment will depend on measurable results, including safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 31, 2026 | Business
After two days at White Palace Hoang Van Thu, Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 has officially concluded The Love City, bringing together bridal fashion, wedding brands, experts, vendors, artists and couples in one shared destination.
Developed through the collaboration of YEAH1 and LIVEN Technology, Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 was positioned as a comprehensive and practical wedding platform. Beyond offering inspiration for the wedding day, the event created a journey where couples could explore, experience, meet, compare and move closer to real choices for one of life’s most important occasions.
At the heart of that journey was Bridal Fashion Show 2026. Across two days, seven designers and brands presented seven distinct visions of contemporary wedding fashion, while music and live performance helped transform the runway into one of the defining experiences of The Love City.
THE LOVE CITY – A CITY BUILT AROUND EVERY STEP OF THE WEDDING JOURNEY
Inspired by the rhythm of an ever-moving city, The Love City turned the entire Vietnam Wedding Week into a journey of discovery. Different areas of the event became different destinations, each connected to a particular stage, need or question within the wedding journey.
From the check-in area and bridal fashion runway to brand experience zones, consultations, workshops and interactive activities, visitors were invited to move through an ecosystem rather than simply attend an exhibition. Wedding gowns and suits stood alongside beauty, jewellery, photography, venues, décor, planning, F&B, travel and other services connected to the journey towards – and beyond – the wedding day.
The practical value of this format was central to the event. Rather than moving between multiple disconnected sources of information, couples could see products directly, ask questions, receive advice, compare options and meet the people and brands behind them within one shared journey. Inspiration was not treated as the final destination, but as the beginning of a more informed decision-making process.
SEVEN RUNWAY SHOWS – SEVEN DIFFERENT VISIONS OF THE MODERN WEDDING
Bridal Fashion Show 2026 became the creative heartbeat of The Love City. Le Hoa Bridal, Lam Bridal, Minh Tuan Couture, FALVAON by Luu Viet Anh, DO LONG BRIDAL, ADAM STORE and LOVINE BRIDAL by Thanh Ho each brought a distinct perspective to the runway.
The programme moved across different fashion languages: sculptural construction, refined romance, couture glamour, cultural storytelling, sensual bridal silhouettes, contemporary menswear and more personal interpretations of modern romance. Instead of presenting a single image of what a bride or groom should look like, the seven shows expanded the range of possibilities.
For visitors, that diversity reflected one of the broader ideas behind Vietnam Wedding Week: every couple arrives with a different story, and contemporary wedding fashion increasingly has room for those differences.
WHEN FASHION, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE SHARE ONE STAGE
The runway experience was further expanded through music and live performance. 2PILLZ joined as Music Producer for the Runway and also contributed a Special Performance, creating an emotional thread that moved across the fashion programme.
On 22 August, THƠM brought another layer of live performance into the runway experience, while NAOMI continued that connection on 23 August. Fashion, sound, movement and lighting were brought together to create different emotional atmospheres around each presentation.
The result was a runway designed not simply as a sequence of collections, but as part of the wider live experience of The Love City.
FROM INSPIRATION TO REAL CHOICES
One of the defining ideas behind Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 was that the journey did not end when the models left the runway. After discovering a collection or finding inspiration from a show, visitors could continue exploring the wider ecosystem around them.
Brand spaces and consultations created opportunities to move from broad ideas towards more specific questions: Which style feels right? Which services suit the couple’s needs? Who should they speak with next? What decisions need to be made before the wedding day?
Workshops and experiential activities added another practical layer, bringing expert knowledge into the event journey. In this way, the distance between seeing something inspiring and making a real decision became smaller.
YEAH1 AND LIVEN TECHNOLOGY – BRINGING DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE JOURNEY TOGETHER
The structure of The Love City reflected the collaborative vision behind Vietnam Wedding Week 2026. Developed through the collaboration of YEAH1 and LIVEN Technology, the event brought different parts of the wedding journey into one connected platform.
Fashion remained a major draw, but it also became a gateway. A runway show could lead to a fitting, a consultation, a conversation with a vendor or a wider exploration of how a couple wants their wedding to look and feel.
This approach gave Vietnam Wedding Week a role beyond that of a traditional showcase. It became a meeting point where creativity, commerce, expertise and consumer needs could interact in the same space.
A NEW MEETING POINT FOR VIETNAMESE FASHION AND THE WEDDING INDUSTRY
For couples, The Love City offered a place to arrive with questions and leave with clearer possibilities. For brands and vendors, it created an opportunity to become part of the decision-making journey of people actively preparing for marriage.
For Vietnamese bridal fashion, the seven-show programme created another stage for different design languages to meet the public and enter a wider conversation about how weddings are changing. Couture could sit beside menswear; cultural references could sit beside contemporary minimalism; spectacle could sit beside intimacy.
With Italian Atelier Asia-Pacific and CjC Marketing Agency supporting Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 as Promotional Partners, the event also extended its communications and connections across wider creative and industry networks.
As The Love City comes to a close, the larger idea remains clear: a wedding event can be more than a place to look for inspiration. When fashion, experience, expertise and practical choices are brought together, they can become part of one more complete journey.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 31, 2026 | Business
Soo House (수하우스), Korea’s largest community platform for foreign residents with around 70,000 users, is helping Filipinos and other international residents in Korea find jobs, make friends, join events, and access paid opportunities through one app. Users can discover job listings for creators, models, nannies, English teachers and other roles, as well as participate in Korean brand campaigns and activities with clear, immediate rewards. By completing eligible activities, users can earn Soo House Points, which can be converted into available cash-equivalent rewards or redeemed for mobile vouchers usable at cafés, restaurants, franchises, shopping and other everyday services in Korea. Soo House aims to make living in Korea easier and more rewarding by directly connecting foreign residents with real economic, social and lifestyle opportunities.
Used by around 70,000 foreign residents, Soo House (수하우스) helps foreigners in Korea find paid opportunities, meet new people, join brand campaigns and earn rewards they can actually use in daily life.
For many Filipinos moving to Korea—or planning to study, work or stay there for an extended period—the same questions often come up:
Where can I meet people? How do I find jobs and side opportunities? Where can I discover events for foreigners? And is there one place that actually helps me navigate daily life in Korea?
Soo House (수하우스) is designed to answer all of them in one app: https://landing.soohouse.app/
With around 70,000 foreign residents using the platform, Soo House has grown into Korea’s largest community platform for international residents, connecting foreigners directly with jobs, people, events, brand campaigns and everyday rewards.
Unlike traditional expat communities that mainly focus on sharing information, Soo House is built around a more practical idea:
helping foreigners make money, meet people and gain real benefits while living in Korea.
Earn Soo House Points and Use Them in Real Life
Soo House users can participate in a variety of activities, including:
Korean brand campaignscontent creation missionsstore and restaurant visitsevents and experiencessurveys and promotional activitiescommunity missions
By completing eligible activities, users can earn Soo House Points.
These points are designed to provide real value beyond the app.
Depending on eligibility and available redemption options, users can convert their Soo House Points into cash-equivalent rewards or exchange them for mobile vouchers and coupons that can be used in everyday life in Korea.
These can include vouchers for:
cafés and coffee franchisesrestaurants and food chainsconvenience storesshopping and retail brandslifestyle servicesother popular Korean franchises
This makes Soo House more than a social networking app.
Users can participate in activities, earn rewards and use those rewards while actually living, eating, shopping and spending time in Korea.
Find Jobs and Paid Opportunities for Foreigners
One of the biggest challenges foreigners face in Korea is finding job opportunities that are actually open to international residents.
Soo House brings these opportunities together in one place.
New job postings and paid projects are regularly uploaded across a wide range of categories.
Creators and Influencers
Foreign creators can discover collaboration opportunities with Korean beauty, fashion, food, travel and lifestyle brands.
Campaigns may include social media content, product reviews, store visits, event participation and other promotional activities.
Models and Casting
Soo House regularly features opportunities for modeling, commercial shoots, video production, photoshoots, promotional campaigns, and entertainment or casting projects.
Many of these opportunities specifically look for international talent living in Korea.
English Teachers and Tutors
English-speaking foreigners can also find teaching, tutoring and language-related job opportunities.
For Filipinos with strong English skills, these listings can provide additional ways to earn income while living in Korea, depending on individual qualifications and visa conditions.
Nannies and Childcare
Soo House also features nanny and childcare-related opportunities, including roles where English or other foreign-language skills are preferred.
In addition, users can find part-time jobs, event staffing, promotional work and various short-term paid projects.
Many listings clearly show the activity requirements and expected compensation, allowing users to quickly understand what they need to do and what they can receive in return.
Opportunities with Immediate and Clear Rewards
Soo House focuses on making opportunities easy to understand.
Instead of joining a project without knowing what the compensation will be, users can often see the reward or payment conditions before participating.
This creates a more direct connection between:
participation → completion → reward
Whether it is joining a campaign, creating content, attending an event or participating in a brand experience, users can clearly understand what they are working toward.
For foreigners who want to earn additional income or rewards while living in Korea, this makes Soo House especially practical.
Meet People While Building Your Life in Korea
Soo House is also built around another major challenge of living abroad: making friends and building a local network.
Through community posts, meetups, events and group activities, users can meet other foreigners living in Korea as well as people from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.
Instead of simply reading posts online, users can connect through real activities.
For example, a user could join a brand event in Seoul, meet other international residents, create content together, earn Soo House Points, and later use those rewards at a café, restaurant or shop in Korea.
All of this can happen through the same platform.
That combination of community, income opportunities and real-life rewards is what differentiates Soo House from traditional expat communities.
Korean Brands Are Looking for International Residents
Soo House also acts as a bridge between foreign residents and Korean companies.
As Korean brands continue expanding globally, demand for international consumers, creators and talent has increased across industries such as:
K-beautyfashionfoodtourismentertainmentretaillifestyle
Through Soo House, foreign residents can participate in campaigns as consumers, creators, models and community members.
Users do not always need to be professional influencers or have huge social media followings.
Depending on the campaign, ordinary foreign residents may be able to visit a store, try a product, attend an event, create social media content, participate in a photoshoot, share feedback or complete a promotional mission—and receive compensation or rewards in return.
For Filipinos interested in Korean culture, content creation, modeling or the creator economy, Soo House can become a practical gateway to opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to discover.
One of the Most Practical Apps for Foreigners Living in Korea
With around 70,000 foreign residents already using Soo House, the platform has become Korea’s largest foreign resident community and continues to expand its ecosystem of jobs, events, campaigns and lifestyle benefits.
Soo House brings together several parts of life in Korea that are usually spread across different apps, websites and social media communities:
Jobs. Money. Friends. Events. Local information. Brand opportunities. Rewards.
For Filipinos coming to Korea to work, study, travel or build a new life, Soo House offers more than information.
It provides direct access to opportunities.
Make Money. Meet People. Experience Korea. Get Rewarded.
Soo House (수하우스) connects foreign residents with real opportunities to earn, participate, connect and enjoy daily life in Korea.
Discover Soo House — The Opportunity App for Expats in Korea:https://landing.soohouse.app/
Explore jobs, events, Korean brand campaigns, communities and rewarding opportunities for foreigners living in Korea.
About Soo and Carrots Inc.
Soo and Carrots Inc. is a Korea-based startup founded in 2020 and the operator of Soo House (수하우스), Korea’s largest community platform for foreign residents. Used by approximately 70,000 international residents, Soo House connects foreigners in Korea with jobs, paid opportunities, brand campaigns, events, communities and everyday rewards. Through the platform, users can find opportunities including creator and influencer campaigns, modeling and casting, English teaching, nanny and childcare roles, part-time jobs and other paid projects. Users can also earn Soo House Points through eligible activities and redeem them for available cash-equivalent rewards or mobile vouchers usable at cafés, restaurants, shopping destinations and other everyday services in Korea. Soo and Carrots aims to make living in Korea easier and more rewarding by connecting international residents directly with economic, social and lifestyle opportunities.
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