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AUTOCRYPT Announces Successful KOSDAQ Listing
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AUTOCRYPT, a leading global provider of automotive software and cybersecurity solutions, announced its official listing on the KOSDAQ market of the Korean Exchange (KRX) on July 15th, 2025. The listing is expected to enhance AUTOCRYPT’s global visibility, secure growth capital and strengthen trust with global industry leaders.
Founded in 2019, AUTOCRYPT has rapidly expanded its global footprint, establishing partnerships with 21 leading automotive OEMs. The company provides end-to-end security for both in-vehicle and external communications, and is expanding into adjacent sectors such as agricultural equipment, construction machinery and robotics, in line with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which mandates cybersecurity for all digitally connected products.
A total of KRW 5.41 trillion (approximately USD 3.9 billion) in margin deposits were pledged by retail investors to participate in the initial public offering. Meanwhile 2,403 institutions took part in the demand forecast, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 995 to 1. The final offering price was set at KRW 22,000 (USD 16), the upper limit of the initial price range.
Seokwoo Lee, Founder and CEO of AUTOCRYPT, expressed appreciation for the strong investor interest, stating “The market’s response reflects confidence in our proprietary technology and long-term vision. We will continue to invest in research and development, while deepening collaboration with global partners.” He added, “As regulatory demands grow and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) become more prevalent, we are expanding our lineup of cybersecurity tools to better support customers navigating the evolving mobility landscape.“
In H2 of 2025 the company plans on expanding its global pipeline and solidify its position as a global leader in automotive cybersecurity through the execution of international projects and strategic partnerships.
About Autocrypt Co., Ltd.
AUTOCRYPT is the leading player in automotive cybersecurity and smart mobility technologies. It specializes in the development and integration of security software and solutions for in-vehicle systems, V2X communications, Plug&Charge, and fleet management, paving the way towards a secure and reliable C-ITS ecosystem in the age of software-defined vehicles. Its comprehensive suite of automotive cybersecurity testing services and platforms includes the award-winning AutoCrypt CSTP, which supports automotive OEMs and suppliers in meeting regulatory standards ilke ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 UN R155, as well as other emerging global standards.
Meet PETKIT’s Purobot Crystal Duo, the World’s First Open-Top Litter Box That Spots Cat Health Risks Before People Do
Designed for comfort, powered by AI, and built to catch what cats can’t communicate, including early signs of UTIs, this smart litter box brings proactive pet care into the home.
LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PETKIT proudly announces the pre-launch of Purobot Crystal Duo, the world’s first open-top, AI-powered automatic litter box designed to turn everyday cleanup into a moment of real-time feline health insight. With its cat-friendly open design and intelligent monitoring features, Crystal Duo signals a new era in smart pet care, where hygiene, comfort, and preventative health tracking come together in one seamless solution.
“An automatic litter box should do more than just clean—it should care,” said J.C. Zhang, Chief Product Designer, “Purobot Crystal Duo was never meant to be a gadget. It’s a health-first product designed to fit naturally into daily life and bring peace of mind to both pets and their people.”
The product’s launch coincides with a broader shift in the pet care landscape. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), more pet parents are turning to proactive wellness solutions, especially as cat ownership continues to rise. Crystal Duo not only reflects this trend—it reinforces PETKIT’s position as a category leader in connected pet health innovation.
Smarter Than Scoop-Free. Built for Feline Health.
At the heart of Purobot Crystal Duo is a discreet AI-powered camera that monitors cats’ behavior inside the litter box 24/7. Subtle signs such as loose stool, frequent visits, or excessive yowling may trigger instant alerts through PETKIT app, allowing pet parents to intervene early. When paired with PETKIT’s pH-activated crystal litter, the system can also detect urine pH imbalances, helping identify health risks like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder stones before they escalate.
Expert-Backed Design for Cats and Their Humans
While many automatic litter boxes rely on enclosed designs, research and real-world feedback indicate that many cats tend to avoid covered spaces. As a result, owners are often left frustrated and revert to manual scooping. Purobot Crystal Duo is the first AI litter box to feature an open-top structure, co-developed with veterinarians and feline behaviorists to align with cats’ natural preferences.
The open design encourages comfortable, stress-free use. Dual waste bins enable up to 30 days of hands-free operation, while hygienic, disposable trays make cleaning simple. A built-in N60 odor eliminator keeps the environment fresh and clean all day long.
Vet-Level Insight. Always On. Surprisingly Affordable.
While Purobot Crystal Duo delivers real-time alerts, its deeper value lies in continuous health monitoring. By recognizing subtle changes in routine, it empowers pet parents to act before symptoms become serious—potentially saving on costly vet bills and sparing pets unnecessary pain.
Unlike many tech products that are expensive or complex, Crystal Duo is designed to be both affordable and accessible. It’s not built just for a few. It’s built for every cat parent who wants to care smarter, earlier, and with greater peace of mind.
“Having a pet should bring more joy, not more stress,” said the PETKIT engineering team, “With Crystal Duo, we’re giving cat parents the tools to detect early signs of discomfort before their cat can even show them.”
A Step Forward in Connected Pet Care
While PETKIT has previously introduced AI-powered innovations, Purobot Crystal Duo marks a meaningful leap forward in building a fully connected ecosystem for pet health. As AI capabilities continue to evolve, our goal is to synchronize insights across feeding, hydration, and litter routines—delivering a 360° view of wellbeing through one unified platform.
To us, innovation means nothing without empathy. This open-top design isn’t just a cosmetic change; it reflects a shift toward behavior-driven, health-focused pet care. Crystal Duo answers a real need expressed by cat parents: a solution that supports proactive monitoring, respects feline instincts, and fits naturally into everyday life. We listened, we engineered, and we delivered.
Rooted in technology, guided by care, and centered around the everyday lives of people and pets alike—this is smart pet care made real.
Making Preventative Care Accessible to Every Cat
As proactive care becomes the new standard in pet parenting, PETKIT remains at the forefront of innovation. With the introduction of Crystal Duo, the company expands its AI-powered product ecosystem. It already includes smart feeders, drinking fountains, and litter solutions, all working together to give pet parents a truly holistic view of their cat’s health.
“We started PETKIT with a stray cat, and we’ve never forgotten that every cat deserves better,” said W.K. Guo, founder of PETKIT, “With Purobot Crystal Duo, we’re bringing that vision to life—not just for some cats, but for every home.”
Availability
PETKIT Purobot Crystal Duo is now available for pre-order at www.petkit.com.
Early adopters will receive exclusive launch discounts.
Media Contact:
PR@petkit.com
www.petkit.com
AUKEY Launches World’s First Qi2.2 Dual-Phone Wireless Charger
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LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading wireless charger brand AUKEY today launched its MagFusion 2X 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger, the brand’s first Qi2.2 charger and among the world’s first.
Qi2.2, the Wireless Power Consortium‘s latest charging standard, supports wireless charging up to 25W — a major speed boost compared to Qi2’s 15W. The Qi2.2-certified MagFusion 2X can complete a 0–100% charge 25 minutes faster than Qi2 charging, according to AUKEY’s tests using iPhone 16 Pro Max.
MagFusion 2X’s standout feature is its dual-device design. With the charger’s two built-in Qi2.2 modules, two devices can be charged simultaneously, whether that means two phones, a phone and earbuds, or two users sharing the charger. One device can be charged flat on the charger’s base while a second is charged via a magnetic stand. To allow for a comfortable viewing angle during charging, the stand can be adjusted by 30 degrees.
The charger also showcases AUKEY’s aesthetic strengths, featuring the brand’s signature metallic gray lacquer accented with geometric elements. The result is a modern, streamlined exterior designed to fit in anywhere, from the office to the nightstand.
“As an industry leader, we’re always eager to incorporate cutting-edge technology,” said AUKEY CEO Lu Haichuan. “MagFusion 2X truly reflects the effort our team has poured into it since before the Qi2.2 standard came out. We will be launching a diverse range of Qi2.2 charging products, along with enhancing our existing lineup.”
MagFusion 2X retails at USD$66.99 and comes with a 1.5m cable. Starting today, customers in the US can pre-purchase the product at a 10% early bird discount on AUKEY’s official website (www.AUKEY.com).
Media inquiries can be directed to PR@aukey.com.
About AUKEY
AUKEY is a globally leading provider of cutting-edge consumer electronics designed for both practical and visual appeal. With its user-centric focus, AUKEY’s ever-expanding product line serves as a unique space where technology meets aesthetics.
SNB-101 Earns Government Backing as Promising Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer
SEONGNAM, South Korea, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a strong endorsement of its cutting-edge drug delivery technology, SN BioScience announced that its anticancer candidate SNB-101 has been selected as a clinical-stage project under the 2025 Korea Drug Development Project, a government-initiated program led by the Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF). The program includes two years of research support, aiding the company’s advancement of SNB-101 into global Phase 1b/2 trials.
The Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF) is a government agency funded by three ministries. It aims to actively fund and provide necessary support for drug development in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
As Korea’s most authoritative national drug development platform, the KDDF is dedicated to advancing innovative drug development projects, spanning the entire process from early discovery to clinical stages.
SNB-101 is a polymeric nanoparticle-based nanoformulation of SN-38, the potent active metabolite of irinotecan, a topoisomerase I inhibitor in the Camptothecin class. Utilizing its proprietary dual nanomicelle platform, the drug is designed to maximize tumor-specific targeting by leveraging the Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing toxicity to healthy tissues.
SNB-101 has already garnered international recognition through multiple regulatory designations as a next-generation anticancer therapy. The U.S. FDA has granted SNB-101 Orphan Drug Designation for both small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and pancreatic cancer, and has also granted Fast Track Designation for SCLC — a regulatory green light to accelerate its development timeline.
SN BioScience is set to launch a multinational Phase 1b/2 clinical trial for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), spanning key sites across South Korea, the United States, and Europe. The study will focus on dose optimization, safety, and efficacy, with particular emphasis on enrolling a racially and ethnically diverse patient population to support early commercialization efforts.
Given the aggressive nature and poor prognosis of this rare cancer, SNB-101 is gaining attention as a potential second- or third-line treatment for patients who have failed existing therapies. Furthermore, the company is exploring combination strategies with immunotherapies to position SNB-101 as a potential first- or second-line standard of care in the future.
“SNB-101 represents our commitment to overcoming the limitations of conventional cancer therapies,” said Young-Hwan Park, CEO of SN BioScience. “This national grant will accelerate our global clinical development and solidify SNB-101’s position as a next-generation anticancer therapy.”
Bank of America Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bank of America reported its second quarter 2025 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterly-earnings.
A Form 8-K containing Bank of America’s financial results is also available at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov.
Investor Conference Call information
Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan and Chief Financial Officer Alastair Borthwick will discuss the financial results in an investor conference call at 8 a.m. ET today. For a listen-only connection to the conference call, dial 1.877.200.4456 (U.S.) or 1.785.424.1732 (international), and the conference ID is 79795. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.
Investors can listen to live audio of the conference call and view the presentation slides by visiting the “Events and Presentations” section of the company’s Investor Relations website.
Replay information for Investor Conference Call
Investors can access replays of the investor conference call by visiting the Investor Relations website or by calling 1.800.934.4850 (U.S.) or 1.402.220.1178 (international) from noon on July 16 through 11:59 p.m. ET on July 25.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,700 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.
Investors May Contact:
Lee McEntire, Bank of America
Phone: 1.980.388.6780
lee.mcentire@bofa.com
Jonathan Blum, Bank of America (Fixed Income)
Phone: 1.212.449.3112
jonathan.blum@bofa.com
Reporters May Contact:
Jocelyn Seidenfeld, Bank of America
Phone: 1.646.743.3356
jocelyn.seidenfeld@bofa.com
Zoomex and Haas F1 Launch Global Interview Series: Engine On: Zoomex × Haas Interview Season
F1 Driver Oliver Bearman Leads the Way, Joined by 10 KOLs and 18 Real Users to Share Authentic Crypto Trading Stories
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomex, the fastest-growing digital asset trading platform globally, officially partners with Haas F1 Team to launch a global brand interview series Engine On: Zoomex × Haas Interview Season. The campaign brings together real users and professional traders in in-depth conversations, aiming to build a co-creative content ecosystem and rebuild the authentic connection between trading platforms and user trust.
The first episode features rising F1 driver Oliver Bearman, who shares his journey from F2 to F1, his goals for his first full season, and his two-year partnership with Zoomex.
When asked about the similarities between racing and crypto trading, Oliver Bearman said:
“I’d compare my driving style to Zoomex’s trading engine — sub-10ms reaction time. On the track or in the markets, victory often comes down to that split-second decision and execution.”
Zoomex commented that this dialogue sets the tone for the series “rapid execution meets authentic judgment” and deepens the content-level value of its ongoing collaboration with Haas. By drawing parallels between motorsport and crypto trading behavior, the campaign sparks strong user resonance.
In addition to this race-centric episode, Engine On: Zoomex × Haas Interview Season unfolds across two key storytelling threads:
- 10 globally influential KOLs in the crypto trading space share insights on on-chain trends, trading strategies, and platform experiences.
- 18 real Zoomex users, grouped in trios by language, participate in online interviews to discuss why they chose Zoomex, their trading logic, and user experience.
All participants are verified Zoomex users, ensuring authenticity and representativeness. Zoomex defines this initiative as an attempt at “co-created brand storytelling”, using the user’s perspective to establish deeper trust mechanisms with the platform.
The interview series will be released in multiple languages, covering major crypto communities in Japan, Korea, Europe, and Latin America. Through localized storytelling and embedded community engagement, Zoomex aims to further enhance its brand presence in regional markets.
As of Q2 2025, Zoomex has surpassed 3 million registered users, supports over 500 trading pairs, and operates across 35+ countries and regions. Known for its “simplicity × ease of use × lightning-fast execution”, Zoomex has built a strong reputation among global crypto traders.
In an increasingly noisy and homogeneous crypto landscape, Zoomex chooses to respond to users’ core concerns through slow, high-trust content giving real users and thought leaders the space to voice their reasons for choosing Zoomex.
“We want to return the question ‘Why Zoomex?’ back to our users — through longer-term, more authentic content formats. The platform is no longer just a slogan broadcaster, but a builder of shared conviction.”
With new episodes rolling out weekly, Zoomex × Haas Interview Season marks the platform’s evolution from a tool-based product to a resonance-driven brand — building trust through content, and winning user loyalty at every trading decision point.
Event details: https://www.zoomex.com/en/promotion/Interview/
About ZOOMEX:
Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform that follows the core values of “simplicity × ease of use × speed.” The platform is dedicated to providing users with high-performance, low-barrier trading experiences. Zoomex optimizes both its matching engine and user interaction processes, supporting millisecond-level command responses, and significantly enhancing usability through a minimalist interface. With flexible identity verification mechanisms and a free trading system, Zoomex is building a faster, safer, and more accessible trading environment for users worldwide.
Media contact
Contact: Catherine
Company: Zoomex
Address: 306 Victoria House, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Website: www.zoomex.com
Email: catherine.shi@zoomex.com
HYROX Returns to Hong Kong with Cigna Healthcare as Title Sponsor for the Second Year, Welcoming Nearly 10,000 Racers on July 26-27
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The first-ever Adaptive Men/Women category is set to debut, expanding access and inclusivity in fitness racing
HONG KONG, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HYROX, one of the world’s fastest-growing indoor fitness races is set to make a triumphant return to Hong Kong as “Cigna Healthcare HYROX Hong Kong 2025” for its fifth edition on July 26-27, 2025. Returning to AsiaWorld-Expo in partnership with the Fitness & Wellness Expo (FWE) and title sponsor Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong for the second consecutive year, this year’s event is set to welcome a record attendance of close to 10,000 racers, making it the city’s most inclusive fitness festival yet.
Since its debut in 2022 with just 700 racers, HYROX Hong Kong has exponentially grown into a cornerstone of the city’s fitness calendar, reflecting the surging popularity of functional fitness across Asia Pacific. Maintaining this momentum into 2024, the event hosted its first-ever Cigna Healthcare HYROX Open Asian Championship, welcoming over 6,500 participants. Now in 2025, HYROX Hong Kong is set to achieve a new record of over 9,700 registered racers gearing up for this year’s event, engaging over 500,000 racers worldwide throughout the recently concluded 2024/25 season.
With a completion rate of 98% at last year’s Hong Kong event, HYROX Hong Kong continues to demonstrate its accessibility and appeal to athletes of all backgrounds, redefining what it means to compete in fitness.
A Race That’s Truly Inclusive for Everyone
For the first time ever in Hong Kong, Cigna Healthcare HYROX Hong Kong 2025 will feature the Adaptive Men/Women category, a new division designed to make fitness racing accessible to athletes with physical disabilities. The Adaptive Men/Women category allows participants to compete in the same iconic HYROX format of a 1km run followed by one functional workout station, repeated eight times with tailored adjustments at selected stations. These modifications ensure a safe, supportive and empowering experience for all while maintaining the spirit of challenge and achievement that defines HYROX.
Participants can choose to enter solo, team up for the doubles division, or take part as a relay team of four. Those keen to race with their colleagues can also register for the Corporate Relay. Workout stations include:
- 1,000m SkiErg
- 50m sled pull
- 50m sled push
- 80m burpee broad jumps
- 1,000m rowing
- 200m farmers carry
- 100m sandbag lunges
- 100 wall balls
Whether you’re an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone overcoming physical barriers, Cigna Healthcare HYROX Hong Kong 2025 offers a platform to test your limits and celebrate personal triumphs. This year’s event will also see star-studded appearances from top racers across the globe including Hong Beom Seok, Mixed Relay invitational Asian Champion at HYROX Singapore 2025 from South Korea; Rylan Schadegg, one of the world’s leading elite HYROX racers from the United States; and Dexter Buchanan, a high-ranking athlete from New Zealand who finished first in his age group and second overall in the recent Sydney Men’s Pro race. Their participation adds extra excitement and inspiration to the festivities. More than just a competition, HYROX is a celebration of personal achievement and community spirit, inviting people to be active and connect with Hong Kong’s dynamic fitness scene.
Gary Wan, HYROX APAC Managing Director, said: “Hong Kong has always been a model for HYROX’s growth in Asia. Our inaugural event here in 2022 welcomed just 700 participants. Fast forward to today, and we’re celebrating a fully sold-out event featuring almost 10,000 racers from over 48 countries. To see the event return for its fifth edition, bigger and more inclusive than ever, is a testament to the city’s vibrant and enthusiastic fitness community. The introduction of the Adaptive Men/Women category means even more people can experience the thrill of HYROX. We can’t wait to welcome everyone of all backgrounds and fitness levels to the start line.”
Our second-year collaboration with HYROX reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the health and vitality of those we serve,” said Jonathan Spiers, Chief Executive Officer of Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong. “Through this partnership, Cigna Healthcare supports individuals to push their limits and achieve their personal best. HYROX is accessible to a wide range of participants, making it an ideal platform to promote achievable fitness goals. We are proud to join this year’s race with 100 employees, partners, and clients. As a global health insurer operating in Hong Kong for over 90 years, we look forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue with the community around active lifestyles, wellness, and preventative health.”
FWE is set to become the ultimate destination for all racers and fitness enthusiasts, seamlessly blending sport, lifestyle, and entertainment into one dynamic experience. This year, FWE evolves into a fun weekend festival, featuring an exciting lineup of delicious food, refreshing beer, diverse drinks, and a night market-themed marketplace. Whether participants are fueling up before the race or celebrating achievements afterward, FWE promises to elevate every participant’s journey. Adding to the experience is a dedicated recovery zone, thoughtfully designed to help racers rest, recharge, and recover after pushing their limits. More than just a sports village, FWE is a thriving community where fitness meets fun, and people come together to celebrate health, wellness, and unforgettable moments.
HYROX is taking the world of fitness by storm, with over 500,000 athletes taking part across 90 races on every major continent in the 2024/25 season. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the scene, there’s never been a better time to get involved. Ready for your next challenge? HYROX Hong Kong is back — bigger, better, and more inclusive than ever. Secure your spot as a racer or spectator at https://hyroxhk.com/ and be part of the World Series of Fitness Racing.
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Official Strength Equipment Provider: CENTR
Official Nutrition Partner: Myprotein
Official Energy Drink Partner: Red Bull
Official Equipment Partner: Concept2
Official Sportswear Partner and Official Footwear Partner: Puma
Official Wearable Partner: Amazfit
Official Automotive Partner: BYD
Official Hong Kong Title Partner: Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong
Official Photography Partner: Sportograf
Official Water Partner: Bonaqua
HYROX APAC 25/26 Season
- Yokohama, Japan August 9, 2025
- Perth, Australia September 5-7, 2025
- Seoul, South Korea November 8-9, 2025
- Singapore November 29-30, 2025
- Melbourne, Australia December 11-14, 2025
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Event Information
- HYROX is a worldwide fitness race for everybody: with 5 different racing categories to choose from, HYROX is accessible for everyone no matter what level.
1. Singles – take on the standard HYROX for a challenging but achievable race for everyone
2. Singles Pro – for the experienced racer, heavier weights make for a more challenging experience
3. Doubles – find a partner and take on the challenge as a pair splitting the workload across the event
4. Doubles Pro – a new category launched in 2024 that gives athletes the opportunity to compete with heavier weights while still having that partner support to split the workload.
5. Relay Teams – perfect for gyms, corporates, and other groups, split the work up among 4 people for the fastest and most accessible version of the race.
6. Corporate Relay Teams – this new category allows colleagues to band together and race in a fun, supportive setting, ideal for team bonding and promoting workplace wellness.
7. Adaptive – a new category launched in 2025 at HYROX Hong Kong, featuring tailored adjustments to weights and repetitions at selected stations. These modifications ensure a safe, supportive, and empowering experience for all participants with physical impairments.
- Athletes compete in the exact same race all around the world: starting with a 1km run, followed by 1 functional movement, repeated 8 times.
- Participants can compare Global Rankings: all participants wear a timing chip and receive official finishing times, with comparable results through HYROX’s global rankings across all events.
- HYROX hosts events in more than 31 countries and regions and culminates at the end of the season with the World Championships: where the fastest racers from around the world come together to battle it out for the highly sought after title of ‘Age Group World Champion’.
- HYROX fills an untapped gap: the first event to bridge the gap between traditional endurance races with functional fitness, creating a race format for everybody with a unique repeatable, measurable and trainable concept.
- Born from world-class industry veterans: created by one of the most experienced and successful mass participation race event organisers in the world, Christian Toetzke, together with 3 times’ Olympic Medallist and World Champion, Moritz Furste.
About HYROX
HYROX is one of the most disruptive fitness and sports brands on earth, a winner of the Time 100 Most Influential Companies 2024. HYROX is the global sport of fitness racing, inspiring people worldwide to engage in the healthiest form of training and competition on earth. In a HYROX participants run 8 X 1 KM laps with a functional workout between each lap, participants can run as individuals, in doubles or as a relay team of 4.
HYROX connects the world’s training communities with a sport, a training methodology and a lifestyle that is accessible to all and conveys the transformative benefits of training and competition to a globally connected audience. Founded by internationally recognised industry veterans Christian Toetzke and 3 times’ Olympic Medallist and World Champion Moritz Fürste. HYROX launched in Germany in 2017 with 650 athletes racing in the first season, in the 24/25 season over 500,000 athletes will take part across 90 races in every major continent on earth.
About Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong
Cigna Healthcare is a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the healthcare system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality.
Founded in 1933, our Hong Kong business provides comprehensive health and wellness solutions to employers, employees and individual customers. Leveraging on our extensive global healthcare network, we offer global group medical benefits that provide comprehensive and tailored coverage for a wide range of organizations. For individual customers, we also offer a full suite of health insurance plans to cater for their diverse needs. For more details, please visit www.cigna.com.hk.
About FW E
FWE is Asia’s leading festival in the fitness and wellness sectors, celebrated for showcasing the latest industry trends and innovations. Our mission is to elevate the wellness experience by bringing together immersive live experiences and cutting-edge trends for our fans. We collaborate with businesses to build a thriving community that fosters inspiration, connection, and collaboration in the pursuit of health and well-being. Together, we aim to empower one another and create a vibrant ecosystem that celebrates the spirit of fitness, wellness, and community.
The 2025 Mammoth International Contest on Omics Sciences – Young Scientists Track Now Open for Hot Registration!
SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Under the guidance of UNESCO and the United Nations International Cooperation Public Welfare Organization, the 2025 Mammoth International Contest on Omics Sciences – Young Scientist Track (referred to as 2025 MICOS-Youth), co-organized by BGI Research and Jinze Charitable Foundation, was officially launched on May 22, 2025.
About the Competition
Previously, the Mammoth Cup had held four successful competitions with the focus on cutting-edge life science research and industry innovation. This year, the 5th edition of Mammoth Cup launched with a new global competition track for youth aged from 12 to 22.
Following four successful editions focused on cutting-edge life science research and industry innovation, this year marks the first time the Mammoth Cup opens a global competition track for youth aged 12–22. MICOS-Youth is the world’s first youth innovation platform that deeply integrates frontier life science research with biodiversity-focused public welfare practice.
The competition centers on environmental DNA (eDNA) as a core tool, promoting the vision: “Every data point can protect the planet.” Through a dual-track model of scientific research and public service, MICOS-Youth is committed to nurturing future scientists equipped with both academic competence and social responsibility.
What to Expect
Participants will:
- Design and carry out research projects on biodiversity, rare/invasive species surveys, environmental pollution, or ecological conservation.
- Complete the entire eDNA research pipeline: field sampling, laboratory work, sequencing, data analysis, research reports, and on-site presentations.
- Receive mentorship from top scientists
- Earn Three technical certifications and a UN-recognized public service certificate.
Award-Winning Teams will additionally receive:
- Expert-reviewed research evaluations
- Invitations to scientific conferences
- Opportunities for research internships
Competition Awards
Finalist teams will be featured in the cover story of Junior science magazine, and Gold Award winners will receive exclusive media interviews. Additionally, a range of high-profile awards awaits participants, including:
- Research Achievements
- Internship opportunities at international research institutions
- Fast-track academic publication support
- Permanent archival and display of research results
- Public Engagement
- Official certification from UN-affiliated organizations
- Eligibility to attend global summits
- Support for launching public welfare initiatives
- Personal Development
- Eligibility for inclusion in elite talent programs
- Presentation opportunities on global academic platforms
- Access to science communication resources
- Institutional Honors
- Eligibility for designation as a UN Sustainable Development Model School
- Accreditation as a Popular Science Education Center
How to Apply
Registration for 2025 MICOS-Youth is now open!
Visit the official competition website for more information or to sign up today:
Official Website: https://micos.genomics.cn/en/
CONTACT: Lijin You, youlijin@genomics.cn