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Lao Woman Arrested for Smuggling 137,000 Ecstasy Pills at Thai Border

Ecstasy that the police have seized from a Lao women who tried to smuggle to cross boarder. (Photo: Khao Sod)

On 11 May, Thai authorities arrested a Lao woman attempting to enter Thailand at the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai Province for smuggling ecstasy pills worth approximately THB 55 million (USD 1.48 million).

Chinese Man Confesses Murder of Lao Girlfriend After Arrest in Khammouane

Police escorted Lai to the crime scene. (Photo: Khammouane Province Security Channel)

On 7 May, Khammouane Provincial Police arrested a 39-year-old Chinese national, Lai Hongfu, on charges of murdering his 25-year-old Lao girlfriend.

The incident occurred on the morning of 22 April. According to the investigation, the victim approached the Chinese national in the living room to request her passport, intending to travel to Thailand. 

Lai, an employee of Yunnan Jiangtou Company, resided in Dongtai Village, Thakhek district, Khammouane Province, claimed he had not seen it. 

He then made unwanted advances, which she rejected, asking him instead to bring the passport to her room. As she walked away, Lai reportedly became suspicious that she intended to meet another man in Thailand. This led to a heated argument.

After the murder, which reportedly happened in the woman’s bedroom, he took her gold necklace and phone, allegedly with the intention of destroying evidence. 

The investigation revealed that the 39-year-old even considered setting the room on fire but was interrupted by a knock at the door from one of the woman’s friends. Lai briefly spoke to the friend before returning to his own room. He then hid the victim’s belongings in a bathroom near his quarters and fled the scene in her pickup truck.

Police received the murder report on 22 April, and immediately launched an investigation. The Khammuane Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Division identified Lai as the primary suspect. Police apprehended the man on 7 May at 8:00 PM while he was dining at a restaurant in Dongtai village.

During questioning, Lai confessed to being in a romantic relationship with Phimmasone and to committing the murder following the argument. On 8 May, police escorted Lai to the crime scene for a re-enactment as part of the case file. He has since been handed over to the prosecutor’s office for further legal proceedings.

Give the Gift of Health This Mother’s Day with VARON Oxygen Solutions

NEW YORK, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As families prepare to honor the women who have given them everything, VARON Oxygen Concentrators is spotlighting a vital but often overlooked gift: the ability to breathe easier, live more fully, and regain independence. In celebration of Mother’s Day, VARON is launching a series of heartfelt campaigns to support mothers and elderly women living with chronic respiratory conditions.

With a focus on the theme “Give the Gift of Health and Love,” VARON aims to raise awareness about the importance of long-term respiratory care and how advanced oxygen therapy can improve energy, sleep, mobility, and mental clarity—especially in women managing conditions such as COPD, asthma, emphysema, or post-COVID recovery.

Two Ways to Celebrate: VARON’s Mother’s Day Promotions

From May 1 to May 12, VARON is offering two interactive promotions at www.varoninc.com, each designed to give back while promoting respiratory wellness:

  • Spin to Win Event:
    Visitors can spin a digital prize wheel for instant rewards, including coupons and exclusive product discounts.
  • “Share Your Love” Giveaway:
     Participants can share a photo or video of their mother using a VARON oxygen concentrator, accompanied by a short story about how oxygen therapy has enhanced her life. Each valid submission will receive a $30 gift card, with three winners selected to receive a free oxygen concentrator.

“Every story we receive reminds us why we do this work,” said Darren, VARON CEO. “Our technology is more than a machine—it’s peace of mind for families and renewed strength for mothers who deserve the best.”

Why Oxygen Therapy Matters for Mothers

Chronic respiratory conditions affect millions of women worldwide, particularly those over 60. Often underdiagnosed or dismissed as fatigue or aging, symptoms like shortness of breath, low stamina, and poor sleep can dramatically reduce quality of life. Supplemental oxygen therapy plays a critical role in managing these symptoms and preventing complications caused by low blood oxygen levels.

Long-term oxygen therapy has been clinically proven to:

  • Improve survival in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Enhance heart function and reduce strain on the cardiovascular system
  • Boost mental alertness and cognitive performance
  • Promote better sleep and reduce morning headaches
  • Support physical mobility, energy, and independence

For many aging women—especially mothers who continue to be caregivers—these benefits translate into more active, connected lives. By providing consistent, medical-grade oxygen, devices like those offered by VARON help bridge the gap between health challenges and daily routines.

Designed for the Women Who Do It All

As women age, respiratory conditions can quietly erode their ability to engage in daily activities, care for grandchildren, or even enjoy uninterrupted sleep. That’s where VARON steps in—offering carefully engineered solutions that prioritize comfort, reliability, and long-term wellness.

The Serene 5 medical-grade home oxygen concentrator delivers 5 liters per minute of oxygen flow, includes a built-in nebulizer, and offers dependable performance for home users. For active moms or frequent travelers, models like the VP-2 portable oxygen concentrator provide portable oxygen delivery without sacrificing purity or safety.

VARON oxygen concentrators are also equipped with user-friendly LCD screens, low-noise operation, and built-in safety alerts to ensure seamless and reliable support. Integrated humidifiers and filters ensure the oxygen is not only clean, but also comfortable to inhale—helping reduce irritation and dryness.

By blending technology and empathy, VARON oxygen concentrators enable all Moms to breathe freely, regain energy, and enjoy more time doing what they love.

Don’t Miss VARON’s Mother’s Day Campaign!

Whether you’re shopping for Mom or looking to make a meaningful difference in her health, now is the time to act. Join the “Spin to Win” event or enter the “Share Your Love” Giveaway to receive special gifts, win exclusive product offers, and even take home a free oxygen concentrator.

This Mother’s Day, give the gift that truly matters—better breathing, better days, and a better life.

About VARON

VARON Oxygen Solutions is a leading provider of advanced oxygen concentrators for home and portable use. Known for its commitment to safety, energy efficiency, and patient-focused design, VARON delivers respiratory technology that empowers individuals to live with confidence. The company remains dedicated to innovation, wellness, and raising awareness around respiratory health for families across the globe.

Media Contact:
Winnie Li
VARON Oxygen Solutions
Email: official@varoninc.com 
Website: www.varoninc.com

Shoplazza Partners with Power Commerce and Monri Payments at Balkan eCommerce Summit 2025 to Accelerate Regional Growth

SOFIA, Bulgaria, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shoplazza, a leading global SaaS eCommerce platform, successfully wrapped up its participation at the Balkan eCommerce Summit 2025 held from April 29-30 at Arena Sofia. Invited by strategic regional partners Power Commerce LLC and Monri Payments, Shoplazza showcased customized digital commerce solutions specifically designed for businesses in the Balkans.

The summit attracted over 2,300 eCommerce professionals from 23 countries, highlighting the growing importance of digital commerce in the region. Shoplazza, together with Power Commerce and Monri Payments, presented a tailored solution developed to address the unique needs of Balkan merchants, aiming to streamline online operations and drive business growth.

“Together with Power Commerce and Monri Payments, we’re making eCommerce simpler and more accessible for merchants across the Balkans,” said Stefan Alexiev, Head of Partnerships at Shoplazza. “Our goal is to streamline cross-border selling and deliver localized payment solutions — helping merchants grow faster and boost conversion.”

During the event, Shoplazza highlighted its comprehensive cloud-based platform, featuring shipping solutions, omnichannel capabilities, local payment processing through Monri, and support for regional languages and currencies. The intuitive, no-code online store builder, paired with SEO tools designed for local markets, allows merchants to easily manage products across social media and marketplace channels.

Power Commerce LLC supported the initiative by providing specialized apps, localized technical support, and region-specific training programs. Additionally, Monri Payments provided crucial banking integration and compliance solutions, ensuring smooth and secure transactions for local merchants.

The event offered extensive networking opportunities, with over 11,650 business meetings enabling direct engagement with key decision-makers and entrepreneurs. The expo hall featured more than 100 exhibitors, including prominent global brands like Amazon, Mastercard, and DHL.

About Shoplazza:

Founded in 2017, Shoplazza strives to simplify how retailers and online sellers connect with consumers. Today, Shoplazza leads the industry with its robust omnichannel platform, empowering retailers to reach customers wherever they shop—whether in-store, online, or through social commerce. To learn more about Shoplazza, visit https://www.shoplazza.com/.

LONGi launches 25% efficient heterojunction back contact (HBC) module and new residential solar brand “EcoLife”

MUNICH, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 7, 2025, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, launched a premium back contact module EcoLife series based on heterojunction (HBC) at Intersolar, Munich. This is the first time that heterojunction back contact technology has been successfully implemented in a commercialized module.

The launch of EcoLife
The launch of EcoLife

27.3% cell efficiency and module efficiency up to 25%

The EcoLife series module delivers a world-leading cell efficiency of 27.3% and a module efficiency of up to 25%, setting a new benchmark for performance in the photovoltaic industry. The first launched module version is the 54-cell bifacial premium, and more versions will be released subsequently. The 54-cell bifacial premium module launched on Intersolar is designed for use in the residential sector and has a maximum power output of up to 510W, leading to a power per square meter ratio of 250W/m².

EcoLife series, a premium brand developed specifically for the residential sector, are designed to meet the advanced expectations of homeowners, combining high performance with enhanced safety, long-term reliability, and a streamlined aesthetic suited to compact rooftop environments. With EcoLife series, LONGi aims to build closer connections with end customers and enable a more agile, locally responsive approach to product development, service delivery, and brand engagement in key residential markets.

First commercialized PV module based on HBC platform

The EcoLife series incorporates the world’s only mass-produced HJT + BC cell technology, which combines the high-efficiency passivation of heterojunction (HJT) with the multi-surface light absorption of back-contact (BC) designs. This results in full-surface passivation from all angles, reducing metal recombination loss to zero and enabling open-circuit voltage exceeding 750mV.

Compared to mainstream modules, the EcoLife series offers 40W higher output and can increase rooftop installation capacity by up to 9%, reinforcing LONGi’s position at the forefront of solar innovation.

Built on the HBC platform, the EcoLife series ensures superior energy generation and reliability as the first of its kind in mass production. It features an ultra-low temperature coefficient of -0.24%/°C, limiting performance losses under high-temperature environment. Degradation is just 1% in the first year, followed by a best-in-class 0.35% annual rate. Engineered for resilience, it withstands snow loads up to 4 meters (6000 Pa) and Category 15 hurricane winds (3600 Pa) and holds a Class A fire rating for top-tier safety.

TaiRay wafer and Anti-shading ensure enhanced safety features 

LONGi’s proprietary TaiRay wafer enhances the module’s mechanical strength, increasing rupture resistance by 16% and reducing surface collapse under stress. The full back contact one-line welding structure reduces cell edge stress, improving the module’s anti-cracking performance.

Furthermore, the wafer is 10 μm thicker than other options, providing enhanced reliability and longevity. The module also features bipolar passivation technology on its front, sides, and back. Coupled with the Anti-shading design, compared with traditional TOPCon cells, under the same shading conditions, the local temperature is reduced by 28% (equivalent to 38°C). This significantly suppresses the formation of hot spots and reduces the probability of fires caused by them.

Backed by a 30-year power and material warranty, the EcoLife series are committed to long-term, save performance in the residential scenario.

EcoLife Series available in bifacial full black and transparent

  • LR7-54HJBB – A 54-cell full black bifacial module with a maximum efficiency of 24.7% and 505W Pmax, designed for superior aesthetics and performance.
  • LR7-54HJD – A 54-cell transparent bifacial module with 25.0% maximum efficiency and 510W Pmax, offering high energy yield and advanced safety features.
    Link to LONGi’s Intersolar Presskit 
    (datasheets, product images, company profile, and more)

Due to the nature of back contact technology, both modules are engineered for optimal performance in low-light conditions, ensuring maximum energy autonomy for homes, even in shaded areas or with limited roof space.

The EcoLife Series will be available in August throughout Europe this year.

 

ARK ART: Exclusive Live Coverage of Art Basel Hong Kong by Noah N+ —-A Cloud-Based Art Extravaganza

XIAMEN, China, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Noah Holdings (HKEX: 6686, NYSE: NOAH) is set to launch a special live broadcast program for Art Basel Hong Kong through its ARK ART platform. The professional team from Noah N+ Art Center will guide viewers through the art scene, offering an immersive experience of this premier art event.

Since its inception, Noah Holdings has deeply embedded an artistic ethos into its corporate development. The group’s Noah N+ Art Center, based in Shanghai, has pioneered a unique “art + finance” service model. Renowned international violinist Huang Mengla once remarked, “Noah’s pursuit of art mirrors their approach to financial services—utterly refined and deeply focused.”

Located in the Noah Wealth Center in Shanghai, the N+ Art Center was meticulously designed by the studio of Norman Foster, the Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate. Its iconic cylindrical structure draws inspiration from the “Noah Tree of Life,” symbolizing the perpetual growth of artistic vitality. Inside, the center showcases a diverse collection of global art masterpieces, creating an immersive artistic experience.

The N+ Art Center is dedicated to promoting global artistic diversity, fostering cultural exchange between China and the international art community, and encouraging high-net-worth individuals to engage with and appreciate multicultural art. It is a tangible museum where antiques and artworks from different eras and styles are displayed in unexpected spaces, making art accessible at every turn.

From decoding the innovation in tradition at the “Qi Baishi Art Exhibition” to realizing the value transformation of Zen-inspired calligraphy at the “Zen Calligraphy” event in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, N+ has cultivated an artistic temperament that transforms aesthetic appreciation into a catalyst for cognitive advancement. This empowers clients to elevate not just their wealth but also their life wisdom.

The spiritual realm crafted by N+ connects top-tier resources through dialogues, classic literature, diverse art forms, and moving music, creating multiple pathways for clients to attain life wisdom.

As the overseas brand of Noah Holdings, ARK has consistently used art as a bridge to connect global Chinese wealth managers. On March 27, the opening day of Art Basel Hong Kong, ARK invited a team of professional art advisors to provide tailored art tours for dozens of clients. Through an international perspective and expert interpretation, ARK helps clients integrate art appreciation into wealth planning, achieving both asset allocation and aesthetic refinement.

ARK firmly believes that true wealth management lies in harmonizing numerical growth with spiritual enrichment. Moving forward, ARK will continue to uphold this philosophy, presenting global wealth managers with more extraordinary art experiences. We are committed not only to helping clients achieve steady wealth growth but also to enriching their lives through art, enabling them to savor a more profound and fulfilling life.

 

ARK In-Depth Dialogue | Unveiling Jensen Huang and New Investment Opportunities in the AI Era

SHANGHAI, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of a reshaped global economic landscape and intensified financial market volatility, private equity, as a core component of asset allocation, has garnered significant attention due to its high-return potential and industry-specific characteristics. On April 23, World Book Day, the N+ Global Book Club, in collaboration with CITIC Press, invited private equity expert Sachin Khajuria to delve into the investment logic and long-term value of private equity under the theme “Capturing Growth Amid Volatility.”

Recently, ARK also hosted an exclusive sharing session at its Singapore office with Stephen Witt, author of Jensen Huang: The Heart of NVIDIA. As one of the few writers granted top-level interview access by NVIDIA, Witt, through seven in-depth conversations over six years and interviews with more than 200 individuals, presents the first comprehensive portrayal of Jensen Huang—the “most charismatic CEO in Silicon Valley”—and his leadership philosophy, as well as the secrets behind NVIDIA’s rise.

Witt’s depiction of Huang highlights his dual traits as both a technical genius and a business leader. From 3D graphics to artificial intelligence, and now the ambitious “Omniverse” initiative, Huang’s acute sensitivity to technological trends and execution prowess have consistently positioned NVIDIA at the forefront of innovation. Witt reveals that Huang’s unique leadership lies not only in financial incentives but also in uniting talent through a shared vision of technological dreams. Even during NVIDIA’s stock downturns, numerous engineers remained loyal to his vision—a rarity in Silicon Valley.

In a dialogue with Yin Hao, General Manager of Olive International’s Private Equity Primary Fund Division, Witt pointed out that while AI is still in its early stages, it has already quietly transformed multiple fields: from optimizing flight scheduling to enhancing medical diagnostics, its applications far exceed public awareness. NVIDIA’s “Omniverse” project is accelerating robot training by building reality simulators, further reducing AI development costs.

However, Witt also emphasized a critical bottleneck in AI development—energy demand. Massive computing power requires upgrades to global energy infrastructure, and this supply-demand gap may become a key investment direction in the future. Yin Hao concluded, “The AI wave is not only reshaping the tech industry but also opening new avenues for wealth management. Solutions centered on energy transformation will be the core opportunity for prudent investors looking to capitalize on the AI theme.”

Dahua D-Volt Showcases Smart and Sustainable EV Charging Solutions at Power2Drive Europe 2025

MUNICH, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, presented its innovative EV charging brand D-volt at Power2Drive Europe 2025, a premier exhibition focused on electric mobility and charging infrastructure under The smarter E Europe. With the theme “The Revolution: The Charge of Change”, D-Volt showcased its comprehensive range of smart AC and DC charging solutions designed for residential, workplace, and public applications.

As part of Dahua’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, D-Volt integrates intelligent hardware with advanced software to deliver efficient, reliable, and sustainable charging experiences that meet the evolving needs of electric mobility across various environments. 


Home Charging: Smart, Green, and User-Friendly

Ideal for apartments and private villas, the D-Volt home charging solution features smart functionalities such as:

  • Dynamic Load Balancing: Automatically adjusts charging current to prevent overloads and ensure safe operation within the household power system.
  • Solar Integration: Enables seamless connection with solar PV systems, supporting renewable energy use.
  • D-Volt App Control: Allows users to monitor charging status, schedule sessions, share chargers, access usage history, and receive energy insights remotely via mobile devices.

Workplace Charging: Efficient Management for Corporate Environments

Designed for company parking lots and office premises, D-Volt’s workplace charging solution offers:

  • MID-Certified Metering: Ensures accurate billing and compliance with European standards.
  • Intelligent Load Management: Distributes energy intelligently across multiple chargers.
  • Cloud-Based Management Platform: Enables real-time monitoring, user permission control, billing management, and data analysis via web and mobile interfaces.

Public and Commercial Charging: Scalable Solutions for Operators

For public and commercial locations such as shopping centers, gas stations, and large parking areas, D-Volt provides scalable and operator-friendly features, including:

  • Remote Configuration and OTA Updates: Allow efficient setup and maintenance of large charger networks.
  • SaaS Platform: Offers comprehensive site monitoring, billing, device management, and data analytics.
  • Built-in APNR camera: Enables real-time monitoring of parking space occupancy.
  • Complete Smart Parking Solution: Integrates Dahua thermal cameras for temperature alerts and access control devices to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Building on Dahua’s expertise in AIoT, D-Volt continues to explore intelligent technologies that support the development of low-carbon transportation. Moving forward, Dahua remains committed to collaborating with partners and customers, contributing to a greener mobility ecosystem and fulfilling its mission of “enabling a smarter society and better living.”