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Fleet Space Unveils New Global Headquarters & Space Tech Hyper Factory at Adelaide Airport

ADELAIDE, Australia, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s leading space exploration company, announced the construction of its new global headquarters and hyper factory for next-gen space and climate technologies at the Adelaide Airport. This state-of-the-art facility will enable Fleet Space to accelerate the production of its pioneering space technologies and scale its end-to-end exploration platform, powered by space and AI, ExoSphere.

Fleet Space's New GHQ & Space Tech Hyper Factory
Fleet Space’s New GHQ & Space Tech Hyper Factory

The new global headquarters – ‘GHQ’ – will feature advanced manufacturing and data center technologies, enabling production capacity for thousands of Fleet Space’s patented smart sensors and hundreds of satellites annually, with room to create hundreds of new jobs in South Australia. GHQ will also form the basis for Fleet Space’s exploration-focused AI supercomputer, ExoCore – establishing South Australia on the forefront of global AI innovation working to make the discovery of energy transition minerals faster and more sustainable.

2025: Fleet Space’s Ten Year Anniversary
“Today marks a significant leap into the future for Fleet Space and Australian innovation, as we continue our mission to build revolutionary frontier technologies that address the dual challenges of climate change and space exploration, from the heart of South Australia. What began as a bold vision ten years ago when we founded Fleet Space has grown into a global force transforming the future of exploration on Earth and beyond,” said Co-Founder & CEO, Flavia Tata Nardini.

“The tremendous evolution of Australia’s innovation ecosystem charts a clear path for Australia’s ascendancy in space, climate technologies, and artificial intelligence. With our new GHQ at Adelaide Airport, we’re strategically positioned to continue our exponential growth and development of cutting-edge technologies, paving the way for a more sustainable future on Earth, while furthering humanity’s exploration of new worlds.”

Global Hub: Space & Climate Innovation
Optimised to drive new-to-world innovation by fusing the latest advances in space, climate, and AI technologies, Fleet Space’s GHQ and hyper factory represents a hybrid manufacturing model for frontier technologies needed to achieve decarbonisation and net-zero targets. Fleet Space’s GHQ will house the company’s research and development labs, 3D printing technologies, data center infrastructure, and central operations for the company’s satellite network in low Earth orbit and its end-to-end mineral exploration platform, ExoSphere.

Used by over 40 leading exploration companies – like Rio Tinto, Barrick, Gold Fields, and Ma’aden – to survey for energy transition minerals across five continents, global service capacity for ExoSphere will be further enhanced by GHQ, in addition to Fleet Space’s partnerships with companies like Koloma to accelerate development of renewable, zero-carbon energy sources. The unveiling of Fleet Space’s GHQ follows its acquisition of HiSeis, the world’s leading provider of active seismic exploration technology to the minerals industry, reinforcing its mission to unite breakthrough technologies for faster, more sustainable, data-driven mineral discovery.

“GHQ is the forerunner for the next-gen manufacturing model needed to unlock and scale the space, climate, and AI-powered technologies our planet needs to get back on track for net-zero,” said Chief Exploration Officer, Matt Pearson. “The powerful new capabilities emerging from a deep convergence of frontier technologies in space, climate, and AI are foundational to achieving our clean energy future. Getting there requires a vertically integrated manufacturing model optimised for the rapid advances in these technologies. GHQ is Fleet Space’s bold first step, and we hope industries around the world pursue similar models to support the innovation needed for our decarbonised future.”

Frontier Technology Incubator
This new 5,300 m2+ facility will enable Fleet Space to accelerate the vertical integration of its business with supply chain, design, manufacturing, operations, engineering and R&D unified within a purpose-built, high-tech facility. In this environment, Fleet Space’s renowned team of engineers, scientists, and innovators will be able to collaborate and take the company’s global impact in space and mineral discovery to new heights. 

In 2026, Fleet Space’s lunar exploration technology – SPIDER – will be deployed on the Moon to search for water ice as part of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 2: the first Australian-borne technology to be used on the lunar surface. In January, Fleet Space was awarded a Moon to Mars Supply Chain Grant from the Australian Government to develop advanced gravity sensing capabilities to accelerate exploration on the Moon and Mars. On SpaceX’s Bandwagon-1 and Transporter-12 missions, Fleet Space launched its most advanced exploration satellites – Centauri VI, VII, VIII – to support the expansion of ExoSphere’s end-to-end capabilities on Earth.

Adelaide Airport: Catalyst Park
“We’re proud to welcome Fleet Space to Catalyst Park at Adelaide Airport and to be developing their new global headquarters and hyper factory to meet their specific needs,” said Adelaide Airport Managing Director, Brenton Cox. “As the developer of this state-of-the-art facility, we’re excited to support a pioneering South Australian company at the forefront of space and exploration technologies.”

“This project underscores Adelaide Airport’s commitment to driving innovation and growth with our business partners. With Catalyst Park continuing to expand, Fleet Space is precisely the forward-thinking, dynamic type of business that can take advantage of the unique opportunities Adelaide Airport has to offer.”

Center of Leading-Edge Science
Fleet Space’s new headquarters at the Adelaide Airport bolsters South Australia as the national center of Australia’s space industry. After years of exponential growth – including a AUD$150M Series D funding round led by Canada’s Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), more than doubling the company’s valuation to AUD$800M – Fleet Space regularly convenes and works alongside global space leaders, technologists, scientists, and explorers from around the world. In collaboration with MIT Media Lab’s Space Exploration Initiative, Fleet Space helped to advance off-world research needed for the planning of future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, while partnering with Stanford University’s Mineral-X on critical research into paths to decarbonise the mineral supply chain with space-enabled technologies.

GHQ will also help to facilitate the expansion of Fleet Space’s STEM program with the development of a groundbreaking national STEM initiative – LaunchBox – providing expert-guided lessons for teachers and students to build educational satellites, bringing applied STEM knowledge and real-world experience to secondary students across Australia. Building on its deep relationships with the global science community, GHQ will scale Fleet Space’s ability to attract talent and gather leading-edge experts in space, exploration, and emerging technologies, advancing South Australia’s robust culture of innovation and collaboration.

About Fleet Space Technologies
Fleet Space Technologies, Australia’s leading space exploration company, is revolutionizing critical mineral discovery with its end-to-end mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, which combines satellite connectivity, 3D multiphysics, and AI to image mineral systems in real-time. Over 40 leading exploration companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick, Gold Fields, and Ma’aden have used ExoSphere’s real-time 3D subsurface imaging on projects across five continents. In 2024, Fleet Space was recognised as the winner of the Innovation category at the Mining Technology Excellence Awards and received the Climate Impact Technology Award by the Banksia Foundation.To learn more about ExoSphere, please reach out to the Fleet Space team here.

Centauri VII & VIII satellites launched on SpaceX Transporter 12 mission | Image credit: SpaceX
Centauri VII & VIII satellites launched on SpaceX Transporter 12 mission | Image credit: SpaceX

 

Flavia Tata Nardini (CEO, Co-Founder), Matt Pearson (CXO, Co-Founder), Federico Tata Nardini (CFO, Chief Strategy & Investment Officer), Robyn Clay, (COO)
Flavia Tata Nardini (CEO, Co-Founder), Matt Pearson (CXO, Co-Founder), Federico Tata Nardini (CFO, Chief Strategy & Investment Officer), Robyn Clay, (COO)

 

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OKX Australia Appoints Ex NAB Exec and Zodia Custody CEO, Kate Cooper, as CEO

SYDNEY, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OKX Australia, the Australia arm of a leading cryptocurrency platform and onchain technology company OKX, has named banking and crypto veteran Kate Cooper its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Cooper brings with her over 20 years’ global experience at the intersection of technology, strategy and leadership in multiple executive roles at national and international financial services heavyweights.

As Head of APAC and Australia CEO for Zodia Custody, a crypto tokens storage company for institutional investors, Cooper led the regional growth of the firm.

As Executive, Digital Assets at National Australia Bank (NAB), Cooper played an instrumental role in shaping the bank’s digital asset strategy and broader digital innovation initiatives. Cooper was also Head of Innovation at Westpac from 2016 to 2020 and is currently a board member of the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA).

In her new role as OKX Australia CEO, Cooper will be responsible for business growth and expansion in Australia, where the platform has seen monthly trading volumes quadruple since July 2024.

Since its May 2024 launch, OKX Australia has established itself as a key player in the local crypto market, offering 511 crypto pairs and more than 285 tokens, including newly introduced SOL/AUD and XRP/AUD trading pairs, alongside advanced features like Recurring Buy functionality.

Cooper will lead local operations, product development and sales teams as OKX continues to strengthen its position as one of the largest global platforms offering direct AUD deposits and withdrawals for Aussie customers.

OKX Australia CEO Kate Cooper said: “The Australian crypto market is at an inflection point, with investors demanding more accessible, secure and regulated trading solutions. I’m excited to join OKX at this pivotal moment. Our comprehensive product suite, institutional-grade security and deep liquidity set us apart as we build the future of digital asset trading in Australia. I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of Australian investors.”

The OKX platform is registered with AUSTRAC for spot trading and holds an Australia Financial Services (AFS) license issued by ASIC to currently offer derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients*.

For further information, please contact:
Media@okx.com

*Derivatives and margin related products and services will be provided to verified wholesale clients only by OKX Australia Financial Pty Ltd, provided that they pass a suitability assessment and meet the definition of a wholesale client as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

About OKX Australia
OKX Australia is a technology company with a mission to make blockchain-based assets more accessible. Our pursuit takes us to a decentralized future that makes our world more efficient, transparent and connected.

OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to trading and over time became among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected onchain wallets used by millions to access decentralized applications (dApps).

OKX is trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments.

Our most well-known products include: OKX Exchange, OKX Wallet, OKX Explorer, OKX OS, OKX Ventures and OKX Institutional. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com

Disclaimer
Information about: digital currency exchange services is prepared by OKX Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 22 636 269 040); derivatives and margin by OKX Australia Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 14 145 724 509, AFSL 379035) and is only intended for wholesale clients (within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)); and other products and services by the relevant OKX entities which offer them (see Terms of Service – Australia). Information is general in nature and should not be taken as investment advice, personal recommendation or an offer of (or solicitation to) buy any crypto or related products. Crypto trading can be high risk. You should do your own research and obtain professional advice, including to ensure you understand the risks associated with these products, before you make a decision about them. Past performance is not indicative of future performance – never risk more than you are prepared to lose. Read OKX’s Terms of Service – Australia for more information.

HTX Rolls Out USDT Deposits for USDD Flexible Earn with Stable 12% APY

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recent market volatility, triggered by significant corrections in major assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, leads to heightened investor anxiety. Following these corrections, a pro-crypto endorsement from Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) injected renewed market speculation, amplifying price fluctuations and short-term trading activity. Faced with persistent high volatility, discerning capital seeks secure avenues to preserve assets and generate reliable returns.

As an alternative to high-risk, leveraged short-term trading, HTX’s USDD Flexible Earn product delivers a stable investment solution. Investors can secure a consistent 12% Annual Percentage Yield (APY), irrespective of market volatility, with hourly compounding providing transparent asset growth.

HTX Upgrades USDD Flexible Earn with 12% APY

USDD 2.0, launched on TRON on January 25, 2025, is a decentralized stablecoin backed by a multi-layered security and risk management system. By implementing overcollateralization, liquidations and auctions, a Peg Stability Module (PSM), and decentralized governance, USDD maintains a 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar while mitigating  volatility risks. According to Justin Sun’s tweet data: “As of now, over $180 million USDT is available in the contract for conversion with USDD. The total USDD minted is over $200 million.” (USDD data available at https://usdd.io/data).

HTX has enhanced its USDD Flexible Earn product, officially enabling USDT-based subscriptions. Users can use USDT to subscribe to the product at a 1:1 conversion ratio with zero slippage. Following the conclusion of a promotional 20% APY period, the standard yield for USDD Flexible Earn is established at 12% APY, still significantly outpacing similar stablecoin products in the market. With hourly compounding and flexible redemptions, investors can secure  stable passive income, regardless of market fluctuations.

Why HTX’s USDD Flexible Earn?

High Yields: 12% APY outperforms industry benchmarks for stablecoin passive income products.

Zero Slippage Conversion: Seamless USDT subscription at a 1:1 ratio.

Instant Liquidity: Subscribe and redeem anytime, with hourly compounding.

Benefit: Individual subscription quota as high as 10 million USDD, allowing for large-scale earning potential.

Institutional-Grade Security: 12 years of secure platform operations with over 10 million global users, ensuring a safe and stable yield experience.

How to Participate?

To get started with USDD Flexible Earn, you need the HTX app version 10.44.0 or above or visit HTX’s official website. Navigate to “Earn”, choose USDD Flexible, and use Spot USDT as your funding source. Enter the desired amount and confirm. Earnings accrue hourly and are automatically reinvested, with redemption available at any time.

More Ways to Earn: HTX’s Diverse Passive Income Solutions

In the dynamic crypto market, no one can accurately predict the next big move. HTX provides a diverse portfolio of high-yield investment products, including XCN Flexible (20% APY), USDT Flexible (10% APY), and 7-day Fixed for BTC, ETH, and USDT (10% APY). This comprehensive offering allows users to generate passive income across various market conditions. 

As a global leader in digital asset trading, HTX is committed to optimizing user investment experiences, offering high-yield, secure, and stable earning products. Moving forward, HTX will continue launching innovative passive income solutions, empowering users worldwide to navigate crypto markets with confidence and financial security.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, we harbor global capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable services. Our growth strategy – “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, underpins our commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

For more information on HTX, please visit the HTX Square, or https://www.htx.com/, and follow X, Telegram, Discord. For further press enquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

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ST Engineering iDirect to Demonstrate Intuition’s Next-Gen Capabilities at Satellite 2025

Witness the power of advanced automation, multi-orbit connectivity and cloud-driven scalability in action  

HERNDON, Va., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, will showcase its Intuition ground system’s next-gen capabilities in advanced automation, multi-orbit connectivity and cloud-driven scalability through live demonstrations at the Satellite 2025 Conference and Exhibition. Designed to address the challenges of evolving satellite networks, Intuition’s next release is scheduled for later this year. Attendees at the event will also get a preview of its future automation capabilities and proof-of-concepts, with insights into how these innovations will shape the future of satellite ground operations.

Key highlights of the demonstrations include:

Deployment Options and Scalability

  • Virtualized Network Processing: Displays high-speed performance and configurable scaling using Cloud compute to handle diverse workloads seamlessly.
  • Flexible Baseband Options: Highlights virtualized baseband processing with flexibility to deploy on COTS hardware or High-Density Hub Baseband (XBB) for optimized efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Scalable Architecture: Demonstrates Network Management Systems support in the public Cloud accommodating growing network demands.

Multi-Orbit Connectivity

  • Optimized Traffic Routing: Presents best-path routing via GEO, MEO, LEO, terrestrial, and cellular networks for reliable service.
  • Innovative Tracking Algorithm: Shows precise frequency and timing adjustments, enabling seamless beam switching and uninterrupted connectivity between satellites operating in multiple orbits.

Efficiency and Optimization

  • Mx-DMA MRC Waveform: Demonstrates enhanced spectral efficiency with real-time adaptive bandwidth adjustments for shared capacity.
  • Global Bandwidth Management: Highlights flexible connectivity through advanced load balancing and dynamic pooling of space segment resources.

ST Engineering iDirect will also provide a preview into Intuition’s future automation capabilities and proof-of-concept innovations that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to enable automation and enhance network monitoring, troubleshooting and operations. These include:

  • Zero-Touch Adaptive Coding and Modulation: Optimization of channel performance and real-time adjustments.
  • AI-Powered Anomaly Detection: Early detection of network impacting activities such as rain fade and noise to reduce system disruptions.
  • AI-Based Network Assistant: Enables smarter, faster interactions for improved network operational metrics.

Visit ST Engineering iDirect at Booth 2102 at Satellite 2025 Conference and Exhibition from March 10 to 13 or schedule a personalized demonstration to see firsthand how Intuition can reshape satellite ground operations.   

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

CGTN: From GDP growth to tech, foreign investment boost, China brings confidence to the world in 2025

CGTN published an article outlining key takeaways of the Chinese government work report, which was submitted to the country’s national legislature for deliberation on March 5. The story expressed China’s full confidence in its economic development prospects for 2025 and highlighted China’s contribution to global development.


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswre – 5 March 2025 – The world has once again turned its eyes to Beijing as China Wednesday announced its economic growth target rate of around 5 percent in 2025 at the opening meeting of third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature.

On a global scale, an around 5 percent growth rate would place China among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with the economic increment equating to the annual output of a medium-sized country.

Justin Lin Yifu, dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, pointed out that China’s stable and dynamic economic growth in 2025 is a certainty regardless global uncertainty.

Lin, the former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank, is confident that China’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to grow at a rate of at least 5 percent, sustaining its position as a key driver of global growth by contributing over 30 percent to global expansion.

“That is good news – not just for China but also for the world at large,” he added.

The government work report, submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Wednesday, expressed China’s willingness to work with other members of the international community to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

“We will remain firm in pursuing a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up, oppose hegemonism and power politics, oppose unilateralism and protectionism in all forms, and uphold international fairness and justice,” the report affirmed.

Deficit-to-GDP ratio at 4 percent

The report outlined China adopting a more proactive fiscal policy and applying an appropriately accommodative monetary policy. Thus, China’s deficit-to-GDP ratio for this year is set at around 4 percent, an increase of one percentage point over last year.

Tian Yun, a Beijing-based economist, noticed it marks the first time on record that China has set the deficit-to-GDP ratio at 4 percent.

It sent out multiple signals on Chinese policymakers’ stepped-up efforts to navigate challenges and boost high-quality economic development, Tian said. It also indicates that fiscal spending will play a significantly stronger role in supporting economic growth and that the efficiency in using fiscal spending should be higher this year, he added.

Boosting social vitality

Calling for stimulating the vitality of the whole society, the report vowed that China will firmly implement the strategy of expanding domestic demand, strengthen the domestic economy, drive its expansion and broaden international cooperation through further opening up.

To fulfill the target, China will issue a total of 1.3 trillion yuan (about $182 billion) of ultra-long special treasury bonds in 2025, up 300 billion yuan from last year, and earmark 735 billion yuan in central government budget for investment in 2025.

The report highlighted China’s commitments to expanding higher-standard opening up, stabilizing foreign trade and investment and fostering a first-rate business environment.

Since last year, China has fully applied the negative list for cross-border trade in services, launched opening-up trials for valued-added telecom services, biotechnology and wholly foreign-owned hospitals and has given all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines.

Innovation-driven development

The report on Wednesday said the country will insist on innovation-driven development, pledging to advance tech self-reliance, accelerate major science projects and build an environment for innovation.

Enterprises like Xiaomi deeply understood the importance of innovation and high-end development. When speaking at the Deputies’ Corridor before the opening of NPC session, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi as well as an NPC deputy, stated that Xiaomi’s major achievements are underpinned by its innovation strategy.

Noting that Xiaomi maintained its position among the top three global smartphone manufacturers for 18 consecutive quarters, Lei said it also reflects the growing global recognition of Chinese technology products and brands.

China will reform research institutes, strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, give enterprises a bigger role in innovation and create a top-tier talent pool to support young scientists, the report said.

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Meizu’s Mr. Gu Binbin at MWC25: Meizu is Back to Global Market with Flyme AI Ecosystem

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Meizu has marked its back to global market at MWC in Barcelona. In exclusive interactions with several media outlets, Mr. Gu Binbin, the executive director of overseas business, discussed the brand’s global strategy, “smart phones + XR + smart cars” ecosystem, and localization operations.

As Meizu has amassed a huge fan base over the past years both in China and globe, the announcement of going back to global market attracts widespread attention. The first question Mr. Gu need to answer, is Meizu’s globalization strategy and how to choose the right market.


“Our globalization strategy is rooted in two pillars: market demand and technological innovation. ” Mr. Gu shows his strategic thoughts and tells Meizu’s approach.

“We now operates in over 30 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe. Each market requires tailored solutions, so we have our ‘Global Vision, Local Execution’ approach.” This approach ensures that marketing, R&D, and customer support resonate with each market’s unique dynamics, which are the foundation of  Meizu’s localization strategy. In the near future, Meizu will deepen presence in these markets while exploring new opportunities.


Mr. Gu mentioned that the strategies now implementing which differentiate Meizu from other competitors, “Smart phone + XR + Smart cars” ecosystem and “All in AI” strategy. In Meizu’s philosophy, smart phones, AR and smart cars are all important parts of the digital life of the future. While each serves distinct purposes, they can be highly interconnected technically.

The core is Flyme AIOS which can seamlessly connect the smart phones, XR glasses and cars, bring a more complete and intelligent experience for consumers. For instance, consumers can set navigation routes through their mobile phones and sync the information to the centre control screens of XR glasses and cars. In a meeting, XR Glasses can translate and synchronize the minutes of the meeting to the mobile phone and computer in real time; while the smart car can automatically plan the best route according to the consumers’ schedule. This multi-terminal collaborative experience not only improves the consumers’ work efficiency, but also enhances the product’s usage scenario and value.

Last year, Meizu introduced its “All in AI” strategy, placing AI at the core of its product development across the entire line. With AI as its foundation, Meizu has built a multi-scenario convergent AI ecosystem, and provide more intelligent functions to users. For instance, on mobile phones, AI technology enhances functions such as photo taking, voice assistant and personalized recommendations. XR glasses achieve innovative applications such as real-time translation, navigation and conference assistant through AI. On smart cars, the AI-driven Flyme Auto system provides users with a smarter driving experience.

Moreover,  the collaboration with Geely Group accelerates Flyme Auto’s technology adoption and industry empowerment. Flyme Auto is one of China’s most widely adopted smart cockpit OS, installed in over 500,000 vehicles.

As one of the smoothest and fastest-growing smart cockpit operating systems. In January 2025, the sales volume of smart cars installed with Flyme Auto exceeded 132,000 units, ranking number one. Also, Flyme Auto has synchronized with Geely to go global, adapting 22 models from Geely, LYNK & CO and other brands. Flyme Auto now has been exported to the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions, bringing thousands of consumers a brand new cross-terminal intelligent experience.

Worth mentioning is that Meizu is the smartphone brand of DreamSmart Group, which carries AI eco-products in three product areas, which are smartphones, XR and smart cars. With deep technological expertise in multiple industries, DreamSmart is recognized as a leader in smart ecosystems.

Looking ahead, Meizu will stand firm to “All in AI” and globalization strategy and continue to invest in product development and market expansion, bringing better full ecological products to tech lovers around the world.

 

Suvoda launches Sofia, a new AI assistant to simplify management of clinical trials

From many clicks to one query, drug supply managers can more quickly access, analyze, and visualize the trial supply data they need.

PHILADELPHIA, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Suvoda LLC, a global clinical trial technology company that specializes in complex studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare disease, today announced the early adopter launch of Sofia, an artificial intelligence assistant designed to simplify how study teams access and review clinical trial information.

Sofia is available on the Suvoda Platform and can be enabled by sponsors looking to provide drug supply managers with efficient access to vital information through an intuitive chat interface, reducing what were once multi-screen, multi-click processes to simple conversations.

“When creating Sofia, we asked ourselves: What if clinical trial staff had an AI assistant that could alleviate their administrative burdens?” said E.K. Koh, Chief Product Officer at Suvoda. “Sofia became our answer. It’s an exciting opportunity to streamline the management of clinical trials.”

Built with Suvoda’s commitment to reliability and security, Sofia brings greater efficiency to clinical trial operations, while adhering to data privacy and other regulatory requirements in clinical research.

Sofia’s key capabilities include:

  • Streamlines Information Retrieval: Users access trial information through natural language queries that simplify navigation. They can now easily find answers that otherwise would span multiple screens, putting information they need at their fingertips.
  • Improves Productivity in Drug Supply Management: Drug supply managers can more quickly complete tasks like compare depot inventories, review drug lot releases for specific countries, check shipment details, and look over participant visit schedules, helping reduce workload and support operational efficiency.
  • Provides Reliable Responses: Sofia answers questions using expert instructions developed by subject matter experts with deep industry experience. It will “show its work” to users who wish to verify the results and will only answer questions that it has been trained on, helping avoid hallucinations in the answers that plague typical AI tools.
  • Includes Privacy Controls: Built specifically for clinical trials, Sofia operates with safeguards, including restrictions to study data based on user role which keeps customer data accessible to only authorized users and helps to maintain the study blind. Sofia also has guardrails to protect customer and patient data from exposure to public domain AI models.
  • Creates Visualizations: Sofia can create charts, graphs, and tables to help users more easily digest data.
  • Supports Global Operations: Individuals can converse with Sofia in their preferred language.

Sofia is currently optimized for drug supply managers using Suvoda Interactive Response Technology (IRT), with plans to expand to other users and products across the Suvoda Platform. This strategic rollout demonstrates Suvoda’s dedication to thoughtful innovation that prioritizes reliability and user experience in clinical trial technology.

“There is a lot of hype around AI, but there is also a lot of promise,” said Koh. “We’ve approached our work with Sofia with extreme diligence because in clinical trials there is no room for error.”

Named after a Greek word for “wisdom,” Sofia embodies Suvoda’s guiding principle to enable clinical trial sponsors, sites, and patients to Trial Wisely. It is one more example of Suvoda’s determination to smooth clinical trial complexity and give sponsors and sites the control over their trials to more efficiently bring life-saving therapies to those who need them most.

About Suvoda

Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company specializing in complex, life-sustaining studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare diseases. Founded in 2013 by experts in eClinical technologies, Suvoda empowers clinical trial professionals to manage the most urgent moments in the most urgent trials through advanced software solutions delivered on a single platform. Headquartered outside Philadelphia, Suvoda also maintains offices in Portland, OR, Barcelona, Spain, Bucharest and Iasi, Romania, and Tokyo, Japan. The company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently exceeds the technology industry average, contributing to the company being selected by trial sponsors and CROs to support more than 1,800 trials across 95 countries. To learn more, visit suvoda.com. Follow Suvoda on LinkedIn.

For additional information please contact:

Robin Abadia, Director External Communications, Suvoda
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Doubleview Gold Corp Announces Collaboration with Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani CEO of Qmission W.L.L. Qatar


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Newsfile Corp. – 5 March 2025 – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the “Company” or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce that it has received a Statement of Interest from Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani CEO of Qmission W.L.L. for the Company’s Polymetallic HAT Porphyry Deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Her Excellency and Doubleview have entered into an Emissary Agreement to build and foster a potential collaboration with the State of Qatar by way of the Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”) as well as other Arab countries who are seeking to expand business relations, particularly investments in unique and critical mineral deposits that can deliver the resources needed for a sustainable future. Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani is personally involved in seeking business opportunities and building strategic collaborations between different business sectors through her company Qmission that will benefit all parties involved.

The Middle Eastern country of Qatar is known for its wealth of natural resources, mainly natural gas (LNG) and oil. In 2005, the Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”) was established. It is the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, renowned for its focus on exceptional, one-of-a-kind investments spanning all major global markets, asset classes, sectors and geographies. Her Excellency noted, “This opportunity extends beyond the oil and gas sector and holds significant potential benefits for Qatar. QMISSION’s focus is to explore diverse sectors, continuously seeking avenues for growth and innovation. Inspired by the words from the Emir of Qatar, His Royal Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ‘Qatar deserves the best from its citizens,’ we remain committed to identifying groundbreaking prospects. Doubleview Gold and its HAT Deposit, with its abundance of copper, gold, cobalt and scandium, represents a golden opportunity in the mining industry.”

Farshad Shirvani, president & CEO states: “QIA’s vision corresponds perfectly with the Hat Project’s potential significance on the global stage, due to the deposit’s unique variety of critical minerals – copper, cobalt and scandium, in addition to gold and silver – and its size, which sets it apart. This presents a unique investment opportunity. I am honored to have Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al Thani as an ally in our mission to develop this deposit and to share my vision with her.”

The Hat Project features a significant and unique combination of critical metals, including scandium, copper, and gold, among other valuable resources. The Hat Deposit’s 2024 maiden resource estimate (“HAT MRE 1.0”) reported the following commodities in both indicated and inferred categories, at a cut-off grade of 0.2% copper equivalent (“CuEq”*):

  • Gold: 929k ounces (indicated), 2.328 million ounces (inferred)
  • Copper: 733 million pounds (indicated), 1.945 billion pounds (inferred)
  • Silver: 2.045 million ounces (indicated), 7.575 million ounces (inferred)
  • Cobalt: 28 million pounds (indicated), 91 million pounds (inferred)
  • Scandium: The scandium potential for the Hat Deposit is estimated to be 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3.

Note: For further details, please refer to the Company’s July 25, 2024, news release.

An update to the Company’s Maiden Resource Estimate (“HAT MRE 2.0”) is expected to be published in Q2, 2025. It will include more than 10,000 meters of additional drill hole information and will be used as part of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“HAT PEA”) concurrently being completed. Updated Scandium metallurgy studies are underway which will be included in the HAT MRE 2.0 and HAT PEA once concluded.

* – Copper Equivalent (CuEq) currently does not include the Scandium.
– Metal equivalents should not be relied upon for future evaluations.
– Parameters used to calculate Copper Equivalent: Au price (US$/oz): 1900; Ag price (US$/oz): 24; Cu price (US$/lb): 4; Co price (US$/lb): 22. Au recovery: 89.0%; Ag recovery: 68.0%; Cu recovery: 84.0%; Co recovery: 78.0%. * Copper Equivalent Calculation CuEq in % = ([Ag grade in ppm] *24*0.68/31.1035 + [Au grade in ppm] *1900*.89/31.1035 + 0.0001* [Co grade in ppm] *22*0.78*22.0462 + 0.0001* [Cu grade in ppm] *4*0.84*22.0462)/(4*22.0462*0.84).

Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.

Qualified Persons:

Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview’s Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.

A mineral resource exploration and development company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: LA1W038), and (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview focuses on identifying, acquiring, and financing precious and base metal exploration projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on British Columbia. The company enhances shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of high-quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver projects-collectively critical minerals-utilizing cutting-edge exploration techniques.

Doubleview’s success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of its long-term shareholders, supporters, and institutional investors. Their ongoing commitment has been instrumental in advancing the company’s strategic initiatives. Doubleview looks forward to further collaborative growth and development, and continues to welcome active participation from its valued stakeholders as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.

About the Hat Polymetallic Deposit

The Hat Deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia, is a polymetallic porphyry project with major resources of copper, gold, cobalt, and the potential for scandium. As one of the region’s significant sources of critical minerals, the Hat deposit has undergone targeted exploration and development. The 0.2% CuEq cut-off resource estimate, as of the recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate and the Company’s July 25, 2024, news release, is summarized below:

Average Grade Metal Content
Open Pit Model Hat Resource Category Tonnage CuEq Cu Co Au Ag CuEq Cu Co Au Ag
Mt % % % g/t g/t million lb million lb million lb thousand oz thousand oz
In Pit Indicated 150 0.408 0.221 0.008 0.19 0.42 1,353 733 28 929 2,045
Inferred 477 0.344 0.185 0.009 0.15 0.49 3,619 1,945 91 2,328 7,575

Scandium potential for the Hat Deposit is estimated to be 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3.

For further details, please refer to the Company’s July 25, 2024 news release.

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Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.