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NYSE Content Advisory: NYSE, Money20/20, FINTECH.TV, and Cheddar create “Taking Stock”
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NEW YORK, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Money20/20, FINTECH.TV, and Cheddar announced the launch of “Taking Stock,” a new, social first content series airing daily. The show was announced from the Money20/20 Europe main stage, marking a new era in fintech media.
- Broadcasting from the NYSE, the show will feature a mix of breaking news, expert insights, and interactive social media integration, hosted by award-winning journalist J.D. Durkin with contributions from others.
- The series will deliver on-location reporting from top fintech events around the world, spotlighting both major industry players and rising startups to a combined potential audience of over 12 million.
- With backing from four leading media entities, Taking Stock aims to make fintech accessible and engaging, blending business, culture, and technology through authentic storytelling and audience interaction.
- Premiering in mid-August, the show will deliver live segments, interviews, and cross-platform content focused on demystifying fintech and making it informative, entertaining, and community-driven.
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The GrowHub Announces Expansion of Research & Development Team to Accelerate AI Development and Capabilities
SINGAPORE, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — THE GROWHUB LIMITED (“The GrowHub” or the “Company”), a Singapore-based company leveraging blockchain technology to enhance product traceability and authenticity for products along the entire supply chain, announced plans to expand its research and development (“R&D”) team to enhance its artificial intelligence (“AI”) capabilities. This expansion marks a strategic step in the Company’s future growth strategy to deliver advanced AI-driven traceability solutions, anti-counterfeit protection, supply chain efficiency, carbon tracking, and predictive data analytics.
As part of its next growth phase, The GrowHub is accelerating its investment in AI innovation. Over the next six months, the Company will expand its R&D team by making several strategic hires of engineering and research talent across Asia. These new hires will complement the Company’s existing AI teams in Singapore and Vietnam, strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced AI functionality across its suite of solutions. As part of this AI investment, the Company is also focusing on the North Asia market for the rollout of its enhanced capabilities, specifically targeting companies operating within complex, end-to-end supply chain ecosystems.
The planned AI investments and advancements are set to enhance capabilities in:
- Product traceability across the entire supply chain
- Anti-counterfeit solutions to safeguard product authenticity
- Supply chain efficiency enhancements to reduce operational costs and enable just-in-time delivery
- Carbon footprint tracking for more effective sustainability reporting
- Predictive data analytics for smarter, data-driven decision-making
The GrowHub CTO Chun Kiat Chai commented: “AI-driven data analytics has always been a cornerstone of our technology solutions. This initiative to augment our AI capabilities reflects our strong conviction in the immense growth potential of this space. With enhanced AI capabilities, we are better positioned to deliver more efficient, intelligent, and comprehensive solutions, helping our clients not only meet their traceability and compliance needs but also anticipate and adapt to their evolving demands for market leadership.”
The GrowHub CEO Lester Chan added: “The GrowHub has always taken a forward-looking approach, anticipating market needs ahead of the curve. AI has always been a component of our future growth strategy, and we believe AI will become integral to both daily life and business operations in the future. Our investment in our R&D team demonstrates our commitment, and we are actively exploring additional ways to support the development of AI-driven solutions. Our goal is to ensure we are technologically prepared to develop solutions today that our clients will rely on tomorrow.”
In connection with this announcement, The GrowHub CEO Lester Chan presented at the 4th World Digital Economy & Technology Summit 2025, sharing its vision and innovations with key industry and government leaders.
About THE GROWHUB LIMITED
The GrowHub Limited is a Singapore-based company specializing in enhancing product traceability and authenticity within supply chains through its proprietary blockchain technology platform. The GrowHub offers solutions such as blockchain traceability, anti-counterfeit measures, AI driven data analytics, and carbon management to promote transparency and sustainability. The GrowHub’s business comprises of the GrowHub Platform, a revolutionary traceability blockchain technology solution and IT professional services. The GrowHub has offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and Vietnam. For more information, visit https://thegrowhub.co/.
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Sigenergy’s 20 MWh Modular C&I Solution Defines the Next Generation of Energy Storage
BURGAS, Bulgaria, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sigenergy brought together nearly 300 global energy professionals in Burgas to explore the future of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage. A key highlight of the event was a visit to a landmark 20 MWh project in Malko Tarnovo, powered by Sigenergy’s modular C&I battery energy storage system (BESS). The project highlights the scalability and real-world impact of next-generation storage technology.
In partnership with Trakia MT Ltd., a leading Bulgarian solar company, the system is installed on a solar farm and features 90 Sigenergy C&I hybrid inverters combined with the SigenStack modular storage solution.
Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy, commented: “Sigenergy’s mission is to accelerate the global transition to clean energy with innovative and scalable storage solutions. This project exemplifies how advanced battery systems can drive business growth and decarbonization across industries.”
Modularity Transforming C&I Energy Storage
SigenStack introduces a truly modular approach to C&I energy storage—replacing bulky containerized systems with stackable 12 kWh battery packs. With plug-and-play connectors and tool-free installation, the system eliminates complex wiring, the need for cranes, and heavy machinery.
Thanks to this design, the entire 20 MWh system was installed in just 10 days and fully commissioned within 2 days. Galina Peycheva-Miteva, Owner of Trakia MT Ltd., noted: “The installation was incredibly smooth—more like assembling building blocks than deploying industrial infrastructure. This modular design is a game-changer for the C&I energy storage sector.”
Safety Engineered at the Pack Level
Sigenergy’s C&I BESS solutions set new benchmarks for system safety. At the heart of this innovation is the SigenStack system, engineered with safety at every level. Each 12 kWh battery pack features six layers of protection: temperature sensors, internal fire suppression units, aerogel insulation, decompression valves, high-temperature-resistant insulation pads, and smoke detectors. This configuration enables early detection of thermal runaway at the pack level and initiates a rapid, localized response within seconds.
In contrast, conventional cabinet-style systems typically lack compartmentalization and may take over a minute to react, increasing the risk of fire propagation. By isolating incidents at the module level, SigenStack significantly enhances system reliability and operational safety.
Its advanced inverter platform includes ultra-fast 500 ms anti-backflow protection and long-range arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) technology capable of detecting faults up to 500 meters.
To further validate its safety performance, Sigenergy partnered with global assurance provider Intertek to publish a C&I Safety White Paper. The results confirm full compliance with UL 9540A and IEC 62619, structural stability under extreme testing, and sustained operational efficiency above 95%.
Resilience Made for Zero Maintenance
Built on robust safety and modular design, Sigenergy’s C&I BESS supports 24/7 autonomous operation. With an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, it delivers reliable performance across diverse environmental conditions. Conventional cabinet-style systems, however, often contain more vulnerable components and demand monthly inspections, half-year part replacements, and comprehensive annual maintenance.
Real-time monitoring via a cloud-based platform provides full visibility into system status, energy throughput, and alarms, significantly reducing the need for on-site inspections. Maintenance is also streamlined: faulty battery packs can be replaced individually within two hours, without full system diagnostics or on-site technician intervention. This reduces downtime, simplifies spare parts logistics, and minimizes operational costs.
The successful delivery of this project demonstrates Sigenergy’s excellence in installation speed, safety, operational reliability, and smart management. Looking ahead, Sigenergy is committed to expanding its global footprint, driving the adoption of safer, more efficient, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
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Sigenergy’s 20 MWh Modular C&I Solution Defines the Next Generation of Energy Storage
BURGAS, Bulgaria, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sigenergy brought together nearly 300 global energy professionals in Burgas to explore the future of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage. A key highlight of the event was a visit to a landmark 20 MWh project in Malko Tarnovo, powered by Sigenergy’s modular C&I battery energy storage system (BESS). The project highlights the scalability and real-world impact of next-generation storage technology.
In partnership with Trakia MT Ltd., a leading Bulgarian solar company, the system is installed on a solar farm and features 90 Sigenergy C&I hybrid inverters combined with the SigenStack modular storage solution.
Tony Xu, Founder and CEO of Sigenergy, commented: “Sigenergy’s mission is to accelerate the global transition to clean energy with innovative and scalable storage solutions. This project exemplifies how advanced battery systems can drive business growth and decarbonization across industries.”
Modularity Transforming C&I Energy Storage
SigenStack introduces a truly modular approach to C&I energy storage—replacing bulky containerized systems with stackable 12 kWh battery packs. With plug-and-play connectors and tool-free installation, the system eliminates complex wiring, the need for cranes, and heavy machinery.
Thanks to this design, the entire 20 MWh system was installed in just 10 days and fully commissioned within 2 days. Galina Peycheva-Miteva, Owner of Trakia MT Ltd., noted: “The installation was incredibly smooth—more like assembling building blocks than deploying industrial infrastructure. This modular design is a game-changer for the C&I energy storage sector.”
Safety Engineered at the Pack Level
Sigenergy’s C&I BESS solutions set new benchmarks for system safety. At the heart of this innovation is the SigenStack system, engineered with safety at every level. Each 12 kWh battery pack features six layers of protection: temperature sensors, internal fire suppression units, aerogel insulation, decompression valves, high-temperature-resistant insulation pads, and smoke detectors. This configuration enables early detection of thermal runaway at the pack level and initiates a rapid, localized response within seconds.
In contrast, conventional cabinet-style systems typically lack compartmentalization and may take over a minute to react, increasing the risk of fire propagation. By isolating incidents at the module level, SigenStack significantly enhances system reliability and operational safety.
Its advanced inverter platform includes ultra-fast 500 ms anti-backflow protection and long-range arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) technology capable of detecting faults up to 500 meters.
To further validate its safety performance, Sigenergy partnered with global assurance provider Intertek to publish a C&I Safety White Paper. The results confirm full compliance with UL 9540A and IEC 62619, structural stability under extreme testing, and sustained operational efficiency above 95%.
Resilience Made for Zero Maintenance
Built on robust safety and modular design, Sigenergy’s C&I BESS supports 24/7 autonomous operation. With an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance, it delivers reliable performance across diverse environmental conditions. Conventional cabinet-style systems, however, often contain more vulnerable components and demand monthly inspections, half-year part replacements, and comprehensive annual maintenance.
Real-time monitoring via a cloud-based platform provides full visibility into system status, energy throughput, and alarms, significantly reducing the need for on-site inspections. Maintenance is also streamlined: faulty battery packs can be replaced individually within two hours, without full system diagnostics or on-site technician intervention. This reduces downtime, simplifies spare parts logistics, and minimizes operational costs.
The successful delivery of this project demonstrates Sigenergy’s excellence in installation speed, safety, operational reliability, and smart management. Looking ahead, Sigenergy is committed to expanding its global footprint, driving the adoption of safer, more efficient, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
PayJoy Marks 10 Years and 15 Million Customers: Focused on Expanding Responsible Financing in Emerging Markets
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PayJoy, a Public Benefit Corporation focused on bringing responsible financing to underserved customers in emerging markets, is marking its 10th year of operations. Since 2015, the company has served over 15 million customers and is on track to reach $650 million in revenue and $110 million in profit by the end of 2025.
PayJoy began with one simple idea: helping first-time borrowers finance smartphones they need for work, school, and family connection—often when no other lender would. Using its proprietary phone-security technology and alternative credit models, PayJoy created a new form of secured lending tailored to the realities of low-income, thin-file customers.
PayJoy’s growth has been built through high-growth expansion of its smartphone financing product, and more recently, a revolving credit line and the PayJoy Card, which allow customers to build credit over time and meet day-to-day financial needs. These newer products now drive a growing share of the company’s profitability, especially in Mexico and Colombia.
Looking forward, the company is piloting a digital wallet and plans to expand into remittances, bill pay, and insurance—always with the intent to meet customers where they are. Doug Ricket, PayJoy CEO and founder said, “Our customers have huge potential that we can help unlock. If we continue listening to them and building what they actually need to succeed financially, I believe we can make a real difference at scale.”
About PayJoy
PayJoy is a Public Benefit Corporation providing responsible financing to underserved populations in emerging markets. Using proprietary phone-security technology and AI-driven underwriting, PayJoy helps borrowers build credit and access digital tools for work, education, and connection. Learn more at www.payjoy.com.
H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Advancing Sustainable Development through Service Innovation and Green Operations
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SHANGHAI, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (HK:01179), a leading hospitality group, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth powered by innovation, inclusion, and bold environmental action. Recognized as the “Outstanding ESG Practice Cases of 2024” by the China Association for Public Companies, the company continued to enhance its ESG practices and drive sustainable development across the industry.
The report outlines the Group’s commitments, strategies, management efforts, and achievements across 6 key dimensions: corporate governance, service excellence, employee well-being, industry advancement, environmental responsibility, and social contribution.
Advancing a Greener Future Through Low-Carbon Innovation
H World advanced its green vision through 3 key pillars: green buildings, green operations, and green services, in partnership with its global ecosystem”.
- Green Buildings: Flagship products such as Hanting 3.5, JI Hotel 5.0, and Hi Inn 2.0 have adopted modular construction techniques, enabling faster construction, superior quality, and significantly lower environmental footprints.
- Green Operations: Environmental criteria were integrated into supplier partnerships, advancing initiatives like eco-friendly materials, smart linen management, and sustainable laundry systems to reduce resource consumption.
- Green Services: The “Green Living” program in China encouraged 872,000 guest stays to opt out of towel replacement. The program has reduced over 7.88 million pieces of towel laundry, saving over 24,000 tons of water, 680 MWh of electricity, and preventing 676 tons of carbon emissions. The program was powered by a partnership with Alipay, combining hospitality and fintech innovation for measurable impact.
Empowering Employees for Meaningful Careers
H World is proud to champion female leadership across all levels of the organization. H World has 28,502 full-time employees by the end of 2024, 62.4% of whom are women. Within its China operations, 59.6% of all hotel general managers are female. On H World’s Board of Directors, female directors accounted for 42.9%.
H World partnered with over 130 universities in 100+ cities across 27 provinces have created over 2,600 annual internship positions. In 2024, H World was recognized by the Ministry of Education as an “Outstanding Industry-Academia Cooperation Case” and named one of the “Most Popular Employers Among Chinese University Students” by 51job, one of China’s largest recruitment platforms.
H World International received the “Best Trainer in Germany” award from Capital magazine.
Giving Back to Society and Building Caring Communities
H World actively fulfills its corporate social responsibility through long-standing public welfare initiatives:
- Following the severe floods in Guilin, Guangxi in June 2024, H World opened its hotel lobbies and restaurants to affected residents, offering shelter, hot water, charging stations, and internet access.
- In support of rural revitalization, H World promoted an integrated “ Hotel + Rural Economy “ model. Notably, JI Hotel has partnered with Zhenghe County in Fujian Province for 6 consecutive years to procure 3 0,000 kilograms of local tea annually and developed an eco-farm demonstration site in Wuchang County , Heilongjiang Province .
- Launched in 2016, the “ Scholarly HanTing “ online teaching initiative has expanded its reach to support more students in remote rural schools. The program provides high-quality educational resources for children and offers professional training for local teachers, helping to bridge the rural education gap.
Effective Governance as the Cornerstone of Sustainability
H World continued to elevate its service standards through strengthened safety measures, diversified offerings, and breakthroughs in digital innovation.
The Group also established a Security Assurance Committee, led directly by the CEO, to oversee guest safety. It has enacted 16 internal policies, including the Information Security Management Framework, as well as data privacy statements for both individual and corporate members.
To support suppliers in improving product and service quality, Legacy Huazhu partnered with external auditing agencies to establish a third-party supplier audit assessment system. In 2024, a total of 972 audits were conducted, covering 699 suppliers. The audit coverage rate for strategic and key suppliers reached 98%.
You can download the H World Group Limited 2024 Sustainability Report at:
https://ir.hworld.com/system/files-encrypted/nasdaq_kms/assets/2025/05/29/22-17-22/H%20World%202024%20Sustainability%20Report.pdf
*Unless otherwise noted, the data presented refers to the year 2024 or as of the end of the reporting period.
About H World Group Limited
Originated in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) (HK:01179) is a key player in the global hotel industry. H World’s brands include HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, Zleep Hotels and Steigenberger Icons. In addition, H World also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.
For more information, please visit H World’s website: https://ir.hworld.com
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ThinkCyte Unveils MorphoScan Cloud: A Versatile Cloud-Based Platform for AI-Driven Cell Morphology Data Analysis
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TOKYO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ThinkCyte, a life science company pioneering advanced AI-powered cell analysis and sorting technologies, today announced the pre-commercial launch of MorphoScan Cloud, its new cloud-based platform designed for flexible data access, faster processing, and advanced AI–driven analysis. The launch coincides with the 38th Annual Congress of the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry (CYTO 2025), held in Denver, Colorado from May 31 to June 4.
MorphoScan Cloud expands the user experience for customers of VisionSort, ThinkCyte’s flagship morphometric cell analysis and sorting platform. With secure cloud storage and multi-user access capabilities, MorphoScan Cloud enables research teams across geographies to centralize, share, and analyze VisionSort-generated data more efficiently.
With an integrated suite of advanced analytical tools, purpose-built to unlock deeper biological insights from complex cellular data, MorphoScan Cloud is the next step in ThinkCyte’s commitment to bringing advanced morphometric profiling hardware and software solutions to life science research. Whether applying supervised or unsupervised learning techniques, users will be able to leverage cloud computing to explore their datasets using advanced algorithms including deep learning.
“With MorphoScan Cloud, we’re providing our customers with more than just storage – we’re offering an intelligent platform that transforms how research teams engage with cellular data,” said Waichiro Katsuda, CEO of ThinkCyte. “By combining the new view of biology provided by VisionSort with the analytical power of AI with the accessibility of the cloud, we aim to streamline data analysis workflows, accelerate discovery, and empower innovation across the life sciences.”
Attendees at CYTO 2025 can experience MorphoScan Cloud firsthand at the ThinkCyte booth (#627) or more information, visit https://thinkcyte.com/mkt/morphoscan-cloud/
About ThinkCyte
ThinkCyte, founded in 2016 with offices in Tokyo, Japan and Redwood City, California is a biotechnology company that develops innovative scientific research platforms based on integrated, multidisciplinary technologies to enable life science research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development. The company developed Ghost Cytometry™, a proprietary AI-based, label-free cell analysis and sorting technology and partners with major global biopharmaceutical companies and leading academic research institutes to drive pioneering research. For more information, please visit www.thinkcyte.com.
Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, and GE Vernova Take Top Spots in ABI Research’s Energy Grid Digitalization Technologies Competitive Ranking
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LONDON, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new Competitive Ranking by global intelligence firm ABI Research finds that Schneider Electric is the leading provider of energy grid digitalization technology, beating Siemens AG and GE Vernova to the top spot overall with its comprehensive portfolio of solutions, leading the market across innovation and implementation criteria.
The ranking evaluated eight technology vendors on a wide range of key criteria, including the strength of their individual ADMS, DERMS, EMS, GIS, and associated technologies, as well as the comprehensiveness of their total ‘grid management’ suites and the synergy between constituent products. The evaluation also examined the geographical reach and depth of each vendor’s partnerships, the extent to which their solutions are adopted by transmission and distribution operators, and the efficacy of their related sustainability, ecosystem, cybersecurity, and go-to-market strategies.
Companies assessed and ranked include:
Market Leaders: Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, GE Vernova
Mainstream:Hitachi Energy, ABB
Followers: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc., Honeywell
“As capacity problems hamstring electricity networks and distributed renewable assets complicate grid management, the operational improvement and expansion of energy grids have rapidly become top priorities for operators and utilities. Consequently, technologies – from digital grid twins and AI forecasting software to virtual substations and advanced metering – which improve planning and operational efficiency have become essential. Transmission and distribution operators, as well as utilities, are increasingly seeking partnerships with vendors who offer these digital solutions,” explains Daniel Burge, Research Analyst at ABI Research.
Schneider Electric positioned first thanks to its market-leading innovations in ADMS, DERMS, OMS, energy and energy flexibility trading, virtual substations, and cybersecurity offerings. Schneider Electric also boasts exceptional market presence, a uniquely strong ecosystem approach, and a firm commitment to sustainability and sustainable improvement across its suite of energy grid solutions.
According to Burge, “Those operating energy networks are experiencing acute pressures to adapt to critical challenges – from every angle. They must plan and expand total grid capacity to account for rising demand, improve their monitoring, maintenance, and bidirectional energy management practices to accommodate for the spread of privately-owned energy assets, and handle grid congestion driven by renewable intermittency. Therefore, when digitalizing their networks, system operators will benefit most from partnerships with those vendors offering a full range of high-quality, innovative, and synergized software and hardware solutions.”
While Schneider Electric, Siemens, and GE Vernova led the overall rankings, other ranked vendors are also rapidly innovating in this relatively nascent market. Hitachi Energy, which narrowly missed the top three, has produced the industry’s first dedicated AI solution – Nostradamus AI – and is driving the development of complex wildlife management solutions. Likewise, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc.’s novel approach to substation monitoring is one to watch.
“Evidently, as the market for energy grid digital solutions matures, it will find no shortage of technological innovation – or competition,” Burge concludes.
These findings are from ABI Research’s Energy Grid Digitalization Technologies Competitive Ranking report. This report is part of the company’s Smart Energy for Enterprises and Industries research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.
About ABI Research
ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.
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