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Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC) hosts the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025) under the theme “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity”, driving Asia’s petrochemical industry toward global sustainability and growth


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC), proudly represented Thailand as host of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025). Held in collaboration with petrochemical associations from seven core member associations—Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, and Singapore—the event focused on fostering innovation, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the petrochemical industry.

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Taking place on May 15 – 16, 2025, at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld Bangkok, APIC 2025 marked the 43rd edition of the conference and the third time Thailand has been the host. This year’s theme, “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity” – Action for Planet with Innovation and Collaboration, driving Asia’s petrochemical industry towards global sustainability and growth, reflects the industry’s mission to drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and contribute to a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

Mr. Apichai Chareonsuk, Chairman of the Petrochemical Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries, said at the opening: “Petrochemicals are central to modern life—not only in production but in enabling a better, more sustainable world. Our industry is committed to balancing growth with responsibility. Through partnerships and innovation, we can drive the transformation needed to support future generations.”

The event drew over 1,500 delegates from across the globe, including petrochemical producers, plastics manufacturers, investors, and strategic partners. APIC 2025 generated an estimated 145 million baht in economic value, supporting Thailand’s tourism and service sectors while creating high-potential business opportunities for Thai operators. The conference is expected to lead to deals worth several billion baht.

The event served as a key platform to highlight the host’s capabilities, reinforcing Thailand’s role as a regional hub for petrochemical innovation and collaboration. It provided a space for industry leadership and meaningful dialogue on sustainability, the circular economy, and inclusive growth.

“Through the theme ‘Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity,’ we emphasized that innovation and collaboration are key to building a better future. We hope to see stronger regional and global partnerships—advancing sustainable practices, driving innovation, and strengthening business networks across the petrochemical industry. This cooperation, in the long run, will lead to meaningful, positive change,” Mr. Apichai concluded.

Mr. Koshiro Kudo, Chairman of the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association and the next APIC host, praised Thailand’s role in this year’s event, saying: “Thailand did an outstanding job hosting APIC 2025. The discussion topics and the exchange of perspectives were well-aligned with the theme ‘Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity’ and addressed it comprehensively. The conference delivered a positive impact both nationally and regionally. As Japan takes on the honor of hosting the next APIC, we are proud and delighted to welcome member associations and global representatives to continue fostering collaboration and driving the petrochemical industry in Asia toward a global stage.”

APIC 2025 serves as a key platform bringing together experts and opinion leaders from the petrochemical industry. It facilitates the exchange of views, exploration of business expansion opportunities, and strengthening regional and global cooperation. The event aims to foster regional collaboration, create business opportunities, and drive innovation toward global sustainability and growth, as outlined below:

  • Executive Panel: Top executives, including Narongsak Jivakanun, Chief Executive Officer of GC, Sakchai Patiparnpreechavud, Chief Executive Officer & President of SCGC, and leaders from Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA) and McKinsey & Company, shared their vision in the session “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of the Chemical Industry in a Transformed World”. Discussions explored trends, challenges, and the path forward for the petrochemical sector.
  • Empowering Women in Asia’s Chemical Industry: This panel, organized by Women in Chemicals, emphasized the importance of supporting female leadership across the region. Featured speakers included Khunying Thongtip Ratanarat, Member of Council of Trustees & Advisor, Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand (PEIT), and Anusara Suthikulavet, President and CEO, UBE Chemicals (Asia), spotlighting the impact of women in advancing the industry.
  • Exhibition & Networking Zone: A dynamic space where regional and global companies connected, showcased new technologies, and explored partnerships, strengthening the international business network in petrochemicals.
  • Sustainability & Circular Economy Discussions: Focused on actionable pathways for sustainable industry growth and meaningful cross-border cooperation.

APIC 2025 integrated Green Meeting practices, following the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) guidelines. Measures included paper reduction, sustainable catering, resource optimization, waste management, and awareness campaigns, reflecting the industry’s commitment to responsible operations.

Hashtag: #AsiaPetrochemicalIndustryConference #APIC

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About Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC)

Originally known as the East Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (EAPIC), APIC was founded in 1979 by associations from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to promote growth in the petrochemical industry. Over time, the network expanded to include Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and India, evolving into APIC.

Today, APIC is recognized as a leading petrochemical industry conference, drawing more than 1,500 participants globally. It serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and business networking within the petrochemical sector.

Thai Rock Star Jailed on Gun, Drugs Charges

Thai rock star arrested of gun and drug charges. (Photo: Flickr)

AFP – Thailand’s Supreme Court has jailed one of the kingdom’s best-known rock stars for more than three years on gun possession and drugs charges.

Seksan Sukpimai, better known by his stage name Sek Loso, was convicted of illegal gun possession, drug use and obstructing a police officer.

The 50-year-old founder and lead singer of Loso, one of Thailand’s most successful rock bands, has long been a staple of Thai gossip columns because of his colorful personal life.

He was originally arrested in 2017 after firing a gun into the sky following a concert in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

The Supreme Court ruling ordered Seksan to serve three years and 20 days in jail.


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Fukuoka City Announces Fukuoka Prize 2025 Laureates

-Grand Prize Awarded to TAKARA Kurayoshi, Japanese Historian-

FUKUOKA, Japan, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fukuoka City (Secretariat of Fukuoka Prize Committee) on Wednesday May 21 announced the laureates for the Fukuoka Prize 2025 designed to honor those who have made outstanding achievements in the fields of Asian studies and arts and culture.

The Grand Prize has been awarded to TAKARA Kurayoshi, a creator in the field of history who has broken ground in Ryukyu Islands studies on multiple fronts. The Academic Prize has been awarded to BAIK Young-seo, a South Korean scholar of contemporary history who considers East Asia from the perspectives of citizens and people. VO Trong Nghia, a Vietnamese architect who advocates environmentally and ecologically friendly architecture, has won the Arts and Culture Prize.

Fukuoka Prize 2025 Laureates:
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Grand Prize
TAKARA Kurayoshi (History)
A creator in the field of history who has broken ground in Ryukyu Islands studies on multiple fronts.

Academic Prize
BAIK Young-seo (History)
A historian who is one of South Korea’s leading scholars of contemporary Chinese history.

Arts and Culture Prize
VO Trong Nghia (Architecture)
An architect who advocates environmentally and ecologically friendly architecture.

The Award Ceremony will be held on September 16, 2025. TAKARA’s and BAIK’s public lectures are scheduled for September 17, and VO’s for September 15. Archived recordings of events will be available online. Bookings for events will open in July. Advance bookings are mandatory & admission free.

About Fukuoka Prize

The prize is awarded by Fukuoka City for the purpose of its international contribution to Asia, honoring those who have made outstanding achievements in preservation and creation of unique and diverse Asian cultures. The prize was established in 1990 by Fukuoka City, which has played a significant role as Japan’s gateway for exchanges with the rest of the Asian region since ancient times. The prize marks its 35th anniversary this year.

The prize has been presented to 127 leaders from 28 countries and areas. Past laureates include Muhammad YUNUS from Bangladesh, who also received the Nobel Peace Prize; and NAKAMURA Tetsu from Japan, who took the lead in medical services, land reclamation and social welfare for the sick and vulnerable in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

https://fukuoka-prize.org/en

Wildberries marketplace begins to offer products from UAE sellers

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has expanded its product offering to include products from sellers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bringing the number of countries where the company operates to ten.

It is expected that sellers from the UAE will diversify the platform’s current product range of more than 8 million SKUs, including by offering smartphones and other consumer electronics at attractive prices.

Cross-border e-commerce is one of Wildberries’ fastest-growing business segments and a major draw for sellers on the platform, as it enables small businesses and entrepreneurs from one country to leverage Widlberries’ infrastructure to sell their products in neighboring markets. The platform currently hosts more than 1 million sellers, over 85% of which are small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

In line with its commitment to customer convenience, Wildberries has fully automated the customs duty payment process so that it requires no additional actions on the part of the consumer. The amount of duty will be displayed next to the product price for informational purposes. Orders can be collected at any convenient pickup point.

Delivery will take from six days, depending on product availability and the speed of customs clearance. Wildberries plans to expand its product range and reduce delivery times as shipments from the UAE grow.

The UAE will become the tenth country in the company’s geographic footprint. At present, Wildberries operates in Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as working with sellers in China.

Hashtag: #Wildberries

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading e-commerce platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 130 facilities and 70,000 pick-up points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers and processes more than 20 million orders per day.

Laos Celebrates Its Ancient Tea Legacy on International Tea Day

International Tea Day graphic made by the Laotian Times. (Background Photo: Women on 400-year-old Tea tree by Lao Tea Appreciation Network)

Every year on 21 May, tea lovers across the globe raise their cups in celebration of International Tea Day, a nod to one of the oldest and most loved drinks in the world.

The 12th Animation Support Program Awards Presentation Ceremony cum Premiere

Promising Local Start-ups & Small Animation Enterprises Collaboratively Exploring Business Opportunities & Strengthening the Competitiveness of Hong Kong’s Animation Industry

HONG KONG, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), the Animation Support Program (ASP) has been dedicated to nurturing local animation start-ups and small animation enterprises for many years. This year marks the program’s 12th edition, continuing its mission by supporting 30 local animation enterprises with funding to create original works.

Group photo of Mr. LAU Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR, Mrs. CHO LAI Suk Ha, Lowell, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Mr. PANG Gabriel, Chairman of the HKDEA and the Animation Enterprises and Winners.
Group photo of Mr. LAU Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR, Mrs. CHO LAI Suk Ha, Lowell, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Mr. PANG Gabriel, Chairman of the HKDEA and the Animation Enterprises and Winners.

The Awards Presentation Ceremony cum Premiere was held on 20 May 2025 (Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. The ceremony celebrated the animators’ dedication and achievements, boosted the morale of creative teams, and provided a platform for industry networking—further advancing the development of Hong Kong’s cultural, creative, and digital entertainment sectors. 

The organizer invited Mr. LAU Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as the Guest-of-Honour and officiating guest. Mr. Lau commended the HKDEA for successfully organizing the 12th ASP and congratulated all the winners. In addition, Mrs. CHO LAI Suk Ha, Lowell, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, and Mr. PANG Gabriel, Chairman of the HKDEA also attended the event.

Mr. PANG Gabriel, Chairman of the HKDEA, said, “For the past 12 years, ASP has been dedicated to nurturing local animation talent and promoting original animation works. Today’s ceremony not only recognizes the animators’ dedication but also serves as a key platform for industry exchange, showcasing local animation and inspiring the next generation of creators. Let us witness together the growth and future of Hong Kong’s animation industry—and look forward to another 12 years of success.”

The ASP fosters diversified growth among local animation enterprises; offering three funding categories tailored to different development stages. One category specifically supports Animation Start-ups (16 companies) while the other two support Small Animation Enterprises in Basic Productions and Advance Productions (14 companies). A total of 30 enterprises will receive up to HK$130,000 to HK$600,000 in funding to produce animations of at least 3, 5, or 10 minutes, depending on their category. 

Beyond financial assistance, the ASP provides participating enterprises with holistic support, including mentorship by industry veterans, technical training and business development programs. In addition to today’s awards ceremony and premiere, one of this year’s key initiatives was a curated showcase of the 30 funded animations at the “Hong Kong International Film 2025 (FILMART)” from March 17 to 20, 2025. These efforts empower animators to elevate their brands, expand their networks, and unlock new opportunities.

The premiere of the 12th ASP was held right after the award ceremony to showcase all 30 animations produced under the program. To review these 30 animations and to learn more about the 12th ASP, please visit the official website: www.animation-ssp.com.

List of participating animation enterprises and winners of the 12th ASP are as below.

Notes to editors:

List of Participating Animation Enterprises and Winners of the 12th Animation Support Program  (in alphabetical order of company names, except the winners)

Tier 1: Animation Start-ups

Name of Start-up

Name of Animation

Gold Award of The Best Animation (Start-ups) Award

PAPAPAPA Studio

Kagami

2 Punch 6 Studio

My First Doll

Silver Awards of The Best Animation (Start-ups) Award

No Award

Bronze Award of The Best Animation (Start-ups) Award

THOSEHERE STUDIO

LOVER

Merit Awards of The Best Animation (Start-ups) Award

Koi Design and Grocery

Shooting Star & Fireworks

Mountriver Studio

Skull Story

BLACK SEA STUDIO

Fly Train

Other Participating Enterprises

A1 Studio

Softies & Friends

ANILINE

Hello! Mr. Butterfly

BOS CREATE A LIMITED

Modify him!

cna studio

Save Bird

FOUR LEAF CLOVER STUDIO LIMITED

The growth of darkness

GOKATTA STUDIO

Sock and Awe

Lokomotion Limited

Order From the Hell

PROJJECT STUDIO

Run Run Run

Tepukuma Limited

Z Hunter – Prologue

Little. Puzzle

The scene of mind

Tier 2: Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Basic Productions

Name of Start-up

Name of Animation

Gold Award of The Best Animation

(Small Enterprises with Training in Basic Production) Award

Croissant Studio

Buzzing Bees

Silver Award of The Best Animation

(Small Enterprises with Training in Basic Production) Award

MindExit Studio

Silent Tides

Studio Babos

Vietnam Diary (Frogs, Sunshine, Django)

Bronze Awards of The Best Animation

(Small Enterprises with Training in Basic Production) Award

No Award

Merit Awards of The Best Animation

(Small Enterprises with Training in Basic Production) Award

Creative Woodplace

Uncle Babysitter 3

Other Participating Enterprises

Crow’s Garden Entertainment Limited

Golden Swirl

HAND SOLO

N/A

Lost and Found Studio

In-between Crevices

Microwave Studio

Kelly Don’t Go

Moonshiners Studio

Save the last dance for us

Storyhere Studio

Ollie’s Star

Tier 3: Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Advanced Productions

Name of Start-up

Name of Animation

Gold Award of The Best Animation

(Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Advanced Productions) Award

Queenkong Land ACG., Co., Ltd.

The James Show

Silver Award of The Best Animation

(Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Advanced Productions) Award

ClickBoom Limited

Underblue

Bronze Award of The Best Animation

(Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Advanced Productions) Award

TOCAT Creative Limited

Mr.Fun’s Silent Movement

Other Participating Enterprises

diversity creative (hk) limited

N/A

Eligibility of Participants

Participating start-ups and small enterprises should be:

  • local enterprises holding valid business registration certificates;
  • enterprises with primary focus on animation production; and
  • able to meet the requirements in the following table:

Category

Tier 1: Animation
Star-ups

Tier 2: Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Basic Productions

Tier 3: Small Animation Enterprises with Training in Advanced Productions

Eligibility

Enterprise with a history of not more than 6 years and 8 full time staff members or below

Enterprise with a history of not more than 9 years and 15 full time staff members or below

30 full time staff members or less, and with no restriction on years of establishment

Quota

16

10

4

Maximum subsidy amount

HK$130,000

HK$240,000

HK$600,000

Specified length of animation

Not less than 3 minutes

Not less than 5 minutes

Not less than 10 minutes

Vetting Committee Members of the 12th ASP (in no particular order)

Mr. Gabriel Pang, Chairman, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association
Mr. Anthony Lee, Vice-President, Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
Mr. Eddie Leung, Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Neco Lo, General Secretary, Hong Kong Animation and Cultural Association
Mr. Felix Ip, Animation Director / Comic Artist
Mr. Toe Yuen, Animation Movie Director
Mr. Wong Ying, Visual Effects Supervisor / Screenwriter
Mr. Eddy Hui, Honourary Secretary, Hong Kong Designers Association

Judging Panel Members of the 12th  ASP  (in no particular order)

Mr. Gabriel Pang, Chairman, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association
Mr. Anthony Lee, Vice-President, Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
Mr. Eddie Leung, Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Neco Lo, General Secretary, Hong Kong Animation and Cultural Association
Mr. Felix Ip, Animation Director / Comic Artist
Mr. Wong Ying, Visual Effects Supervisor / Screenwriter
Mr. Eddy Hui, Honourary Secretary, Hong Kong Designers Association
Ms. Joycelyn Choi, General Manager, MOViE MOViE
Mr. Lam Kee To, Hong Kong Famous Script Writer
Mr. Kinson Cheung, Senior Lecturer, Caritas Institute of Higher Education
Mr. Naveen Ma, Dean of HK School of Animation & VFX

Mentors of the 12th  ASP  (in no particular order)

Mr. Anthony Lee, Vice-President, Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
Mr. Neco Lo, General Secretary, Hong Kong Animation and Cultural Association
Mr. Felix Ip, Animation Director / Comic Artist
Mr. Toe Yuen, Animation Movie Director
Mr. Wong Ying, Visual Effects Supervisor / Screenwriter
Mr. Eddy Hui, Honourary Secretary, Hong Kong Designers Association
Mr. Lam Kee To, Hong Kong Famous Script Writer
Ms. Polly Yeung, Movie / Animation Script Writer

About Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA)

Established in 1999, HKDEA is a non-profit organization aiming to promote digital entertainment development in Hong Kong. Its mission points toward the achievement of the following goals – boosting prosperity of the digital entertainment industry by foster cooperation among local developers; opening up and development of digital market; enhancement of local technology as so to raise the competitiveness of Hong Kong production; promoting communication between digital entertainment industry and related ones such as toys, entertainment and visual games; building a favourable image for digital entertainment; and protection of intellectual property right and scrapping counterfeit products. 

For more information, please visit HKDEA’s website at www.hkdea.org

About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk

Wondershare Filmora Partners with Microsoft to Redefine Intelligent Video Editing at Microsoft Build 2025

VANCOUVER, BC, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare’s flagship video creativity software, Filmora, made its debut at Microsoft Build 2025 as a featured Keynote partner that leverages the new API for semantic search and knowledge retrieval to build a natural language search and RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) scenarios in Filmora with its custom data including effects, filters and music clips. This live demonstration marks a new milestone and a major upgrade to its AI editing assistant, AI Mate, expected to release later this year, where Filmora users will soon be able to learn new features and apply them automatically – completely locally on the Windows Copilot+ PCs even when disconnected from the internet.

Wondershare Filmora made its debut at Microsoft Build 2025 as a featured Keynote partner.
Wondershare Filmora made its debut at Microsoft Build 2025 as a featured Keynote partner.

“By deeply integrating Microsoft’s latest APIs for semantic search and knowledge retrieval, creators will no longer need to memorize complex terms or manually connect editing steps. Instead, they simply enter prompts like ‘make my video look vintage’ and AI Mate would immediately make recommendations such as adding a ‘Vintage 1950′ filter, a ’16mm film shake’ effect, and a ‘jazz piano’ background track. This made editing tasks much simpler for Filmora users in just one click”, said Luyan Zhang, Product Manager at Wondershare.

Another key highlight of the upgrade is the integration of Microsoft’s Phi Silica, a cutting-edge local language model, directly into AI Mate. Supported by on-device NPU acceleration, this enables Filmora to process natural-language instructions in multiple languages with remarkable accuracy—even PC users are offline while traveling on airplanes or to remote locations with no internet. By eliminating dependence on cloud connectivity or AI user credits, creators gain truly borderless freedom to create, anytime and anywhere with enhanced privacy and reduced cost.

In addition, Filmora leverages Windows 11’s NPU+GPU hybrid architecture to optimize performance across diverse hardware configurations. Several advanced AI features, including Video Enhancer, now support local processing. This allows users to enhance low-resolution videos by recovering fine details—such as skin texture and fabric patterns—without compromising speed or relying on cloud services.

“The AI era is reshaping the global video creation landscape across software, hardware, and ecosystems. We are committed to our mission of making the world more creative by partnering with industry leaders like Microsoft to improve video editing workflows through AI-powered app experiences for creators worldwide.” said Felix Lin, Assistant Vice President at Wondershare. “As a global leader in AI-driven creative solutions, Wondershare democratizes video editing, empower users of all skill levels to explore a future of boundless creativity and artistic freedom.”

About Filmora

Launched in 2015, Filmora is designed with its user in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface, and has attracted a cumulative global user base of nearly 300 million across 150+ countries and regions. With advanced AI features boosting content generation and editing and over 2.3 million creative assets, Filmora stands out as a leader in video editing software. Consistently introducing innovative tools, it enhances video creation and makes the process more efficient and accessible for all skill levels.

About Wondershare Technology

Wondershare is a globally recognized software company founded in 2003, known for its innovative solutions in creativity and productivity. Driven by the mission “Creativity Simplified”, Wondershare offers a range of tools, including Filmora, Virbo, and DemoCreator for video editing; PDFelement for document management; EdrawMax, EdrawMind for diagramming; and SelfyzAI, Pixpic for image recovery and editing. With over 1.5 billion users across 200+ countries and regions, Wondershare empowers the next generation of creators with intuitive software and trendy creative resources, continually expanding the possibilities of creativity worldwide.

TCL Solar Shines at SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE PHILIPPINES 2025, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Solar Solutions

MANILA, Philippines, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Solar made a powerful debut at SOLAR & STORAGE LIVE PHILIPPINES 2025, held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. As a leading innovator in solar technology, TCL Solar attracted significant attention at Booth 1-NO3, Hall 3, where it presented its latest high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) solutions. Many industry professionals and energy stakeholders visited the booth to explore TCL Solar’s advanced products and discuss collaboration opportunities to accelerate the Philippines’ renewable energy transition.

The Philippines’ Solar Market: A Rising Region in Southeast Asia
As one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic renewable energy markets, the Philippines has seen consistent growth in solar PV installations in recent years. Driven by robust electricity demand, high power costs, and strong government policy support, solar energy has become a cornerstone of the country’s energy transition. According to the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE), renewables are expected to account for 35% of the power mix by 2030, with solar PV emerging as one of the fastest-growing clean energy sources. This strategic focus positions the Philippines as a key market for solar innovation and investment, creating significant opportunities for global leaders like TCL Solar to contribute to its sustainable energy future.

TCL Solar’s N-Type High-Efficiency Modules: Powering the Philippines’ Green Future
At the heart of TCL Solar’s exhibition were its N-type TOPCon solar modules, which offer higher efficiency, lower degradation, and superior performance in high-temperature environments—making them ideal for the Philippines’ tropical climate. TCL Solar’s N-type technology delivers up to 24.6% more power output over its lifespan, significantly reducing LCOE for C&I and utility-scale projects. And as a strategic pillar of TCL’s green energy business, TCL Solar harnesses the TCL’s global competitive advantages to deliver superior solar solutions worldwide. With these advantages, TCL Solar is well-positioned to support the Philippines in achieving its renewable energy goals while ensuring long-term reliability and sustainability.

A Bright Future Ahead
In the future, leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive project experience, TCL Solar will continue to strengthen local presence, delivering products and services that better meet market demands. Together with our partners, we are committed to driving the green energy transition in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia.

CONTACT: Lydia Tang, lixia.tang@tzeco.com