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Ashita Group Secures USD 155M in Growth Capital from CPFam-LDA Asia Growth Fund and AEI Capital Group to Fuel Regional E-Commerce and Social Commerce Expansion Post-Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ashita Group, a rising leader in the B2B2C, e-commerce, and social commerce sectors, proudly announces a transformative commitment of growth capital investment up to USD 155 million by CPFam-LDA Asia Growth Fund and AEI Capital Group into Ashita Group, as it is gearing towards its upcoming public listing. This milestone follows a recent pre-listing strategic investment in Ashita Group at USD 1 billion valuation led by AEI Capital Group in partnership with 3 other institutional investors, namely (i) Vynn Capital, a top VC firm focused in SEA and backed by prominent sovereign wealth funds and conglomerates, (ii) VisionGain Capital, a prominent hedge fund firm focused in China and Asia, known for its active participation in China unicorn investments space, and (iii) the strategic investment arm of Fonixtree Technology, Alibaba Cloud’s overseas associated company for global digitalisation business riding on AliCloud technologies. This investment underscores the strong market confidence in Ashita Group’s vision to redefine digital commerce across Southeast Asia and beyond over the next 5 years.

The CPFam-LDA Asia Growth Fund, a strategic joint venture between LDA Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and CP Group, Thailand’s largest and most diversified conglomerate, has committed USD 55 million to support Ashita Group over a three-year period following its public listing. Launched in 2023 with a USD 2 billion mandate, the fund is focused on backing high-growth, pre-IPO and publicly listed companies across Southeast Asia. By leveraging CP Group’s deep regional relationships and LDA’s cross-border investment expertise, the CPFam-LDA Asia Growth Fund aims to unlock transformational growth opportunities and deliver long-term value across the region.

“Ashita Group is redefining how social commerce and digital distribution scale across Southeast Asia,” said Warren Baker, Managing Partner at LDA Capital. “Their tech-enabled B2B2C platform, robust logistics infrastructure, and data-driven approach uniquely position them to capture growth across underserved markets. We believe Ashita is on the cusp of exponential expansion, and we’re proud to support their public listing and long-term vision through the CPFam-LDA Asia Growth Fund.”

AEI APAC Growth Equity Flagship Fund under AEI Capital Group with groupwide AUM exceeding USD2 billion, a long-standing partner of Ashita Group for the past 8–9 years, shall also commit to invest up to USD 50 million + 50 million over a 2+2-year period upon Ashita Group’s public listing, reinforcing AEI Capital’s role as Ashita’s public listing cornerstone investor during the listing phase. “Having supported Ashita Group for nearly a decade, we’ve witnessed their incredible potential firsthand,” said John Tan, Chairman & CEO of AEI Capital Group. “This investment underscores our confidence in their ability to lead the next wave of digital commerce innovation in the region.”

Ashita Group’s CEO, Sherly, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnerships, stating, “These USD 155 million investment commitments by CPFam-LDA Asia Growth Fund and AEI APAC Growth Equity Flagship Fund, mark a transformative chapter for Ashita Group. With the backing of such a diverse and strategic group of investors, we are well-positioned to scale our operations, innovate at an unprecedented pace, and deliver exceptional value to our partners and customers across the region.”

The combined capital commitments will fuel Ashita Group’s regional expansion in the B2B2C, e- commerce, and social commerce sectors over the next 4 years. The company plans to leverage this funding to enhance its platform capabilities, drive technological innovation, and capture new market opportunities across Southeast Asia, China, and beyond, with a focus on global digitalisation trends.

Ashita Group’s public listing is poised to be a game-changer, enabling the company to tap into new growth avenues while building on its strong foundation in the digital commerce space. With a clear focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Ashita Group aims to set new benchmarks in the industry over the coming years.

The digital investment banking consortium formed by CapForce International Holdings Ltd. and European Credit Investment Bank is the financial advisor and placement agent for Ashita Group in the aforesaid transactions.

For more information about LDA Capital and AEI Capital Group, please visit the following respective websites: –

LDA Capital: https://ldacap.com 

AEI Capital Group: https://aeicapital.com

Laos Nears Launch Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

The 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project, the first wind farm in Laos and the largest in Southeast Asia. (Photo: Monsoon Wind Asia)

Laos is set to launch its first wind farm, and the largest in Southeast Asia, by the end of the year, with all 133 turbines now fully installed.

The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Project, valued at USD 930 million, spans 68,000 hectares across Dak Cheung district in Sekong province and Sanxay district in Attapeu Province. It is the region’s first cross-border wind energy initiative.

Electricity generated will be exported to Vietnam under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Vietnam Electricity (EVN), delivered through a 500-kilovolt transmission line.

The project is being developed by Impact Energy Asia Development Co., Ltd., which first signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lao government in 2011 to evaluate its feasibility. It officially moved forward in 2022 after receiving a concession agreement, and now operates under Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited.

ACEN, the Ayala Group’s renewable energy platform, announced the completion of turbine installation on 19 May. The company holds a 25 percent economic interest in the joint venture, which began construction in March 2023.

The wind farm features turbines with tower heights of 140 and 110 meters, placed based on wind data collected over an eight-year period from 2015 to 2023.

Employees cite ’emotional intelligence’ as key leadership gap, highlighting disconnect at the top

  • While four in five business leaders (83%) believe they demonstrate emotional intelligence well, only half of employees (50%) echo this sentiment with a third citing emotional intelligence (31%) as the topmost skill leaders lack.
  • Most business leaders (86%) are confident in their ability to lead effectively and achieve organisational goals, whereas only half of employees (55%) are confident in their leaders’ capabilities.
  • The majority of business leaders believe that they understand their employees’ needs (89%) and meet employees’ evolving expectations well (84%). However, less than half of employees feel the same way about their leaders.
  • Nonetheless, three in five business leaders (60%) acknowledge gaps in their leadership abilities and have identified areas for improvement, but less than half (44%) have participated in leadership training in the past year, with two in five rarely attending training (39%).

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leaders today are expected to thrive in a dynamic and digitally driven workplace, while cultivating human-centric capabilities and competencies. While over four in five business leaders (11% very well, 72% quite well) believe they demonstrate emotional intelligence well, only half of employees believe their leaders possess the skill (2% very well, 48% quite well).

According to employees, emotional intelligence (31%) is in fact the top skill they believe their leaders are lacking, followed by effective communication (30%), and people development (30%).

The majority of business leaders are confident in their ability to lead effectively and achieve organisational goals (13% very confident, 73% quite confident). However, only half of employees are confident in their leaders’ capabilities (3% very confident, 52% quite confident).

This disconnect between the two groups is evident in how most business leaders believe they understand their employees’ needs (17% very well, 72% quite well) and meet their evolving expectations (11% very well, 73% quite well). Yet, less than half of the employees share the same sentiment, where 46% agree leaders understand their needs “very well” or “quite well”, and 45% agree leaders meet their evolving expectations “very well” or “quite well”.

These are some of the key findings from NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership and Coaching Report, which investigates the essential skills and competencies that future leaders must cultivate, while exploring the critical role of coaching in driving individual and organisational growth across all levels and roles.

Based on a survey involving 150 business leaders and 300 full-time working professionals, the report also examines how organisations can develop and sustain strong leadership pipelines by leveraging people-centric approaches and emotional intelligence to build resilient, high-performing teams.

More than nine in ten business leaders (41% very important, 51% quite important), as well as employees (32% very important, 56% quite important) view emotional intelligence as important in leadership.

Business leaders cite the ability to communicate more effectively (55%), make better decisions (55%), be more flexible and adaptable to changes (53%), build strong relationships with employees (51%), and motivate employees more effectively (50%) as the top reasons why they perceive emotional intelligence as important for leaders. While employees voice similar sentiments, they also highlight the ability to better manage and resolve conflicts (65%) and react to challenges or highly pressurising situations calmly (58%) as other key reasons.

The perception divide also shows up in leadership styles where business leaders are most likely to apply democratic leadership (40%), followed by situational leadership (39%), and laissez-faire leadership (31%). Meanwhile, employees ranked situational leadership (44%) as their most preferred leadership style above democratic leadership (43%) and transformational leadership style (41%).

Consequently, business leaders have to contend with keeping their teams engaged and motivated (38%), managing relationships with employees (35%), and balancing performance with employee well-being (29%) in today’s workplace. This is also accompanied by other challenges cited such as developing future leaders (29%) and adapting to change and uncertainty (28%).

Despite the perception divides, three in five business leaders (60%) acknowledge gaps in their leadership abilities and have identified areas for improvement. However, less than half of business leaders (44%) have participated in relevant training to enhance their leadership skills in the past year, with two in five (39%) rarely attending training. Lack of time (48%), high workload (47%), and lack of motivation (31%) are among the top challenges business leaders face when participating in leadership training programmes. 

Yet, there is a desire for frequent training, as about two in five business leaders (38%) express a desire for more frequent training to develop their leadership skills. Three in four business leaders (9% very effective, 67% quite effective) also believe that the leadership training they received was effective in developing their abilities.

Commenting on the report’s findings, Mr Jeremy Ong, Chief Executive Officer, NTUC LearningHub, says, “The apparent disconnect between leaders and employees highlights an urgent need for leadership to evolve in tandem with workforce expectations. As leadership expectations broaden beyond formal roles, organisations are looking to cultivate a culture where more employees feel empowered to take initiative, make decisions, and contribute to team direction. Technical skills alone are no longer enough today, as a more balanced and human-centric approach towards leadership has become a key competency that will enable leaders to adopt the right leadership approach, connect meaningfully with their team, sustain employee engagement, and ultimately drive organisational success. Therefore, it is important for leaders to continuously improve themselves through learning and development as a strategic imperative to bridge existing skills gaps and nurture future emotionally intelligent and visionary leaders”.

To download the Leadership and Coaching Report, please visit www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2025/leadership-coaching. To find out more about the courses, training, and grants, please contact NTUC LearningHub at www.ntuclearninghub.com.

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About NTUC LearningHub

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training.

To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 34,000 organisations and achieved more than 3.2 million training places across more than 3,000 courses with a pool of about 1,000 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP) — a one-stop online learning platform — offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.

For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.

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Timekettle Charts Path from L3 to L4 in Real-Time Translation

HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Timekettle, a global leader in AI-powered translation technology, exhibits at the 11th Asia-Pacific Translation and Interpreting Forum (APTIF 11), held in Hong Kong under the theme “Culture, Connectivity and Technology: Translating Communities, Transforming Perspectives.” Wilber Wu, Head of Marketing at Timekettle, delivered a speech titled “The Journey of Timekettle: Breaking Language Barriers with Technology”, presenting the company’s vision and innovation roadmap in real-time AI translation at the event’s sub-forum.

Wilber Wu, Head of Marketing at Timekettle, speaks during APTIF11
Wilber Wu, Head of Marketing at Timekettle, speaks during APTIF11

From Ambition to Innovation

Founded in 2016 in Shenzhen, Timekettle has grown from a startup into a global player in AI translation solutions. With operating centers in both China and the United States, the company pioneered Babel OS — the world’s first simultaneous AI interpretation system — and developed award-winning hardwares like the W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds and the X1 AI Interpreter Hub. Timekettle’s products have served more than 1.5 million users in over 170 countries.

Yet as Wu emphasized, Timekettle’s true identity lies not in hardware, but in its relentless pursuit of technological evolution — to make real-time multilingual communication as natural and seamless as speaking one’s native tongue.

The Challenge in Real-Time Translation

Wu acknowledged that language remains one of the most persistent barriers in global communication. “Real-time translation is deceptively complex,” he noted. “It’s not just about translating words, but delivering speech fast, fluently, and with cultural awareness — all without disrupting natural conversation.”

In use cases such as international business, multi-language classrooms, or humanitarian aid, even a few seconds of delay or a mistranslated sentence can render the experience ineffective. To solve this, Timekettle has been working on improving three critical dimensions: stability, speed, and accuracy.

The L1–L5 Model: A Roadmap Toward Seamless Communication

In his speech, Wu introduced a technological evolution framework of real-time translation, inspired by autonomous driving standards. The model outlines Timekettle’s vision for the technological progress, not just for the company but for the industry as a whole.

L1 – Basic Assistance: Word/phrase translation via rule-based or statistical machine translation. Requires manual input and lacks context.

L2 – Context-Aware Translation (human-mimicking): Full-sentence translation with neural machine translation (NMT). Still largely manual and non-conversational.

L3 – Real-Time Bi-Directional Translation (near-human): Achieved by Timekettle’s W4 Pro, offering bidirectional real-time communication with sub-6-second latency, powered by ASR + NMT + TTS.

L4 – High-Accuracy Simultaneous Translation (human-equivalent): This next stage will expect delay under 3 seconds, with 98%+ accuracy, and emotional/cultural nuance using multimodal AI and adaptive LLMs.

L5 – Fully Autonomous Translation (beyond human): A near-sentient level of AI that matches or surpasses human interpreters — understanding subtext, emotion, dialects, and delivering zero-latency results.

Wu likened this evolution to Timekettle’s pursuit of a “Babel Fish” — the mythical translator from science fiction — and noted that the company’s Babel OS marks the industry’s first leap from L3 toward L4, from functional to human-like translation.

Looking Ahead: Multimodal AI and AGI

Looking to the future, Wu identified multimodal AI and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as pivotal to reaching L5. “To truly erase language boundaries, machines must do more than decode words. They must understand gestures, emotions, and cultural subtext — to become communication assistants, not just tools.”

He outlined Timekettle’s current research directions: improving voice recognition in noisy environments, making breakthroughs in text data of certain languages, and enabling machines to better understand cultural nuances and implied meanings in conversations.

“Imagine a world,” he said, “where translation is so seamless that it becomes invisible; where communication across languages feels as natural as speaking your own. That’s the future we’re building toward.”

Bridging Academia and Industry

Wu concluded by thanking APTIF for fostering dialogue between the academia and the industry. “Translating technology is not just about algorithms or devices — it’s about enabling human connection. As we move from L3 to L4 and beyond, we hope to see researchers and technology professionals join this venture together to make real-time, universal communication a reality.”

Timekettle’s presence at APTIF 11 marks a significant step in aligning cutting-edge AI with the long-standing mission of the translation community – building bridges across cultures through better communication.

About Timekettle

Since its inception in 2016, Timekettle has been at the forefront of cross-language communication innovation. With award-winning products and a global user base of over one million, Timekettle continues to set new standards in AI translation technology, striving to achieve universal communication freedom.

 

Timekettle exhibits at APTIF11
Timekettle exhibits at APTIF11

The Moonhouse: The First Ever House on the Moon – A Swedish Red Cottage Set to Land June 5

STOCKHOLM, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — History is about to be made. On June 5 at 09:24 PM CET, a tiny red house — a traditional Swedish cottage — is set to become the first house ever to land on the Moon.

After traveling through space for more than four months aboard the Japanese lunar lander RESILIENCE, the artwork known as The Moonhouse now enters its most critical phase: a soft landing in Mare Frigoris — the Sea of Cold.

 

The Moonhouse and the Pale Blue Dot. Illustration from photo, Astronautcenter Cologne.
The Moonhouse and the Pale Blue Dot. Illustration from photo, Astronautcenter Cologne.

 

This unique fusion of art and technology began with a bold idea. In 1999, Swedish artist Mikael Genberg imagined placing a simple red house on the Moon.

“Not as a scientific outpost or political symbol,” says Genberg, “but as a quiet reminder of humanity, imagination, and home. A beacon of hope — and an eye turned toward Earth, the pale blue dot.”

Since then, the idea has passed through the hands of engineers, dreamers, and supporters who, together with Genberg, have carried it forward across decades, continents, and now deep space.

Landing on the Moon remains one of the most difficult feats in spaceflight. ispace’s first attempt in 2023 did not touchdown successfully, and this second mission demands flawless precision. But even with a successful landing, the mission’s most delicate moment is still to come.

Mounted on the front of the lunar rover TENACIOUS is the house itself. Once the lander touches down, the rover will be deployed to scout the Moon’s surface for the perfect site.

“The hardest part starts now. The Moonhouse must find its place on the Moon — and then make its final leap, just 8 centimeters, powered only by gravity. We’ll be holding our breath until we see the images,” says The Moonhouse technical lead Emil Vinterhav.

“It’s a delicate maneuver, done by remote control from 400,000 km away,” says Antoine Bocquier, Rover Pilot and Senior Space System Engineer at ispace. “I will operate the rover to identify a location that is both stable and symbolically meaningful.”

Only then — when the house stands alone on the Moon — will The Moonhouse be fully realized.

“This is more than a work of art. It is a 26-year journey of persistence, collaboration, and belief — a red cottage that dares to dream on the Moon, forever.”
— Hans Elis Johansson, Communications Director

Follow landing: https://ispace-inc.com/landing 
More information and contact: www.themoonhouse.se 

 

 

The Moonhouse and TENACIOUS, Astronautcenter Cologne.
The Moonhouse and TENACIOUS, Astronautcenter Cologne.

 

Contact:

Hans Elis Johansson
hans.elis@themoonhouse.se
+46 70 5136035

Mikael Genberg
info@mikaelgenberg.com
+46707755393

Emil Vinterhav
emil.vinterhav@themoonhouse.se
+46705551869

Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Global Hydrogen Leadership at World Hydrogen Summit 2025

  • Hyundai Motor Group participates in the World Hydrogen Summit 2025, reinforcing its commitment to hydrogen innovation and global collaboration
  • Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair Jaehoon Chang joins high-level Ministerial-CEO Roundtable as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council
  • The Group presents its hydrogen value chain and port decarbonization roadmap, advancing the HTWO brand as an open platform for European partnerships
  • The Roundtable was organized in collaboration with the International Hydrogen Trade Forum, Hydrogen Council, and United Nations Industrial Development Organization

ROTTERDAM and SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is showcasing its position as a global leader in hydrogen at the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 20-22. The Group is taking part in both the exhibition and high-level Roundtable to share its latest hydrogen initiatives and drive industry dialogue.

HMG Showcases Global Hydrogen Leadership at World Hydrogen Summit 2025
HMG Showcases Global Hydrogen Leadership at World Hydrogen Summit 2025

At the Summit’s Korean Pavilion – organized in collaboration with H2KOREA, a coalition of hydrogen industry stakeholders – the Group is highlighting the global advancement of hydrogen technology, including its hydrogen value chain business under its dedicated HTWO hydrogen brand, with a focus on port decarbonization that aligns with the Port of Rotterdam’s sustainability goals.

Demonstrating its hydrogen leadership, the Group is also presenting its commercial vehicle fuel cell technologies. The exhibit’s centerpiece is a diorama of a hydrogen-powered society, underscoring the transformative potential of hydrogen energy and the collaborative ecosystem being built through HTWO.

“Hyundai Motor Group is committed to its longstanding vision of developing and expanding the hydrogen value chain and driving the transition to a decarbonized future,” said Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair, Hyundai Motor Group. “Building a hydrogen ecosystem requires strong partnerships between governments and industry. We will work with global partners and harness our full capabilities across the hydrogen value chain to accelerate the adoption of a hydrogen-powered society.”

He also highlighted that, “As the industry reaches a pivotal moment in its transition to a hydrogen society, scaling up the hydrogen value chain is essential. We must drive this expansion through standardization to propel the entire hydrogen sector forward.”

World Hydrogen Summit 2025

As Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair Jaehoon Chang spoke at the Summit, participating in the Ministerial-CEO Roundtable. This focused on aligning public and private efforts to accelerate the development of a reliable and inclusive global hydrogen industry, outlining three strategic joint actions:

  • Implementing national financial incentives
  • Boosting economic and industrial benefits
  • Strengthening global trade partnerships and supply chains to drive global hydrogen demand

The Roundtable was co-hosted by the governments of the Netherlands and Brazil, serving as co-chairs of the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Hydrogen Council. Vice Chair Chang led the industry delegation.

About Hyundai Motor Group

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

HMG Showcases Global Hydrogen Leadership at World Hydrogen Summit 2025: (From Left) Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of the Hydrogen Council; Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority; Diego Pardow, Minister of Energy of Chile; Sophie Hermans, Minister of Climate Policy & Green Growth and Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands; and Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair
HMG Showcases Global Hydrogen Leadership at World Hydrogen Summit 2025: (From Left) Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of the Hydrogen Council; Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority; Diego Pardow, Minister of Energy of Chile; Sophie Hermans, Minister of Climate Policy & Green Growth and Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands; and Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair

ZHITAI, YMTC’s Retail Storage Brand, Set for COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 Debut

Our product line, featuring SSDs, portable SSDs, and memory cards, comprehensively meets users’ daily storage needs

TAIPEI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — YMTC (Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp.), a memory solution provider headquartered in Wuhan, China, provides robust storage solutions for both consumer and enterprise applications. These solutions are widely adopted in diverse fields, including mobile communication, consumer electronics, computers, servers, and data centers. ZHITAI, YMTC’s retail storage brand, is specifically designed for individual users and boasts an impressive product lineup that includes Solid State Drives (SSDs), Portable Solid State Drives (PSSDs), and memory cards. All products in the ZHITAI series leverage YMTC’s original flash memory, built on the innovative Xtacking® architecture. This foundation allows ZHITAI to offer consumers high-performance, high-quality storage products and a wide array of versatile storage solutions.

YMTC's retail storage brand, ZHITAI, makes its debut at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, showcasing popular products such as SSDs, portable SSDs, and memory cards.
YMTC’s retail storage brand, ZHITAI, makes its debut at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, showcasing popular products such as SSDs, portable SSDs, and memory cards.

This year, ZHITAI is excited to present five of its flagship products at the COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 online exhibition. This debut aims to offer global users a new vision of cutting-edge storage possibilities. COMPUTEX Taipei stands as Asia’s largest annual technology exhibition, a vital hub that brings together international technology exchanges, collaborations, and industry professionals. The event showcases forward-thinking technologies and innovative solutions from thousands of brands.

With the grand opening of COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, all consumers are welcome to visit the official COMPUTEX website (https://www.computex.biz/ExhibitorDetail.aspx?scom_id=7080) to explore ZHITAI’s product information and discover the storage solutions that best suit their individual needs. Furthermore, ZHITAI products will soon be available for purchase in Taiwan. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Two Flagship ZHITAI SSDs: Delivering Comprehensive Upgrades in Capacity, Speed, and Performance
All ZHITAI SSD products proudly feature YMTC’s exclusive Xtacking® architecture. The latest TiPro9000 SSD takes performance further, equipped with the newest generation Xtacking® 4.0 architecture flash memory, marking ZHITAI’s first PCIe 5.0 SSD. This powerhouse drive includes a detachable heatsink and offers an impressive ultra-large capacity option of up to 4TB. This allows professional creators who require substantial storage space to overcome capacity anxiety and fully unleash their creativity. Moreover, the TiPro9000 SSD boasts sequential read speeds of up to 14,000MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12,500MB/s, enabling hardcore gamers to experience truly top-tier, smooth gameplay. Thanks to its outstanding design concept and excellent user experience, the TiPro9000 has earned the prestigious Red Dot Winner title at the Red Dot Design Award 2025, a globally recognized authority in industrial design, gaining it well-deserved international acclaim.

The TiPro9000 SSD stands as one of ZHITAI's latest SSDs,  featuring top-tier specifications and is recognized by the Red Dot Design Award 2025.
The TiPro9000 SSD stands as one of ZHITAI’s latest SSDs, featuring top-tier specifications and is recognized by the Red Dot Design Award 2025.

Official Storage Partner for AAA Game: TiPlus7100 SSD “Black Myth: Wukong” Collaboration Edition
As game graphics have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, high-performance SSDs are now crucial for gamers to fully enjoy smooth, lag-free gameplay. Reflecting this trend, since May 2024, ZHITAI, with its strong storage technology and diverse high-performance product ecosystem, has proudly served as the official designated storage partner for the AAA blockbuster game “Black Myth: Wukong.” As part of this collaboration, ZHITAI has launched the TiPlus7100 SSD “Black Myth: Wukong” Collaboration Edition. This special edition features HMB (Host Memory Buffer) and intelligent SLC Cache technology, ensuring smooth game operation and seamless scene transitions. It is available in 1TB and 2TB capacity options. The co-branded SSD not only includes a limited-edition exclusive gaming ID card but also features striking heavy ink-style packaging that matches the game’s unique art style, making it an unmissable collectible and practical high-performance product for gamers.

ZHITAI's TiPlus7100 SSD comprehensively boosts overall operational speed and is perfectly suited for various types of everyday users and professionals.
ZHITAI’s TiPlus7100 SSD comprehensively boosts overall operational speed and is perfectly suited for various types of everyday users and professionals.

About ZHITAI
ZHITAI is the retail storage brand of YMTC(www.ymtc.com/en), covering SSDs, PSSDs and memory cards, all powered by YMTC’s original cells based on the innovative Xtacking® architecture. ZHITAI is committed to a new attitude towards flash memory technology, providing consumers with high-performance, high-quality SSDs and diversified storage solutions. Since May 2024, ZHITAI has become the official storage partner of “Black Myth: Wukong.”

ZHITAI, YMTC’s Retail Storage Brand, Set for COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 Debut

Our product line, featuring SSDs, portable SSDs, and memory cards, comprehensively meets users’ daily storage needs

TAIPEI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — YMTC (Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp.), a memory solution provider headquartered in Wuhan, China, provides robust storage solutions for both consumer and enterprise applications. These solutions are widely adopted in diverse fields, including mobile communication, consumer electronics, computers, servers, and data centers. ZHITAI, YMTC’s retail storage brand, is specifically designed for individual users and boasts an impressive product lineup that includes Solid State Drives (SSDs), Portable Solid State Drives (PSSDs), and memory cards. All products in the ZHITAI series leverage YMTC’s original flash memory, built on the innovative Xtacking® architecture. This foundation allows ZHITAI to offer consumers high-performance, high-quality storage products and a wide array of versatile storage solutions.

YMTC's retail storage brand, ZHITAI, makes its debut at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, showcasing popular products such as SSDs, portable SSDs, and memory cards.
YMTC’s retail storage brand, ZHITAI, makes its debut at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, showcasing popular products such as SSDs, portable SSDs, and memory cards.

This year, ZHITAI is excited to present five of its flagship products at the COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 online exhibition. This debut aims to offer global users a new vision of cutting-edge storage possibilities. COMPUTEX Taipei stands as Asia’s largest annual technology exhibition, a vital hub that brings together international technology exchanges, collaborations, and industry professionals. The event showcases forward-thinking technologies and innovative solutions from thousands of brands.

With the grand opening of COMPUTEX Taipei 2025, all consumers are welcome to visit the official COMPUTEX website (https://www.computex.biz/ExhibitorDetail.aspx?scom_id=7080) to explore ZHITAI’s product information and discover the storage solutions that best suit their individual needs. Furthermore, ZHITAI products will soon be available for purchase in Taiwan. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Two Flagship ZHITAI SSDs: Delivering Comprehensive Upgrades in Capacity, Speed, and Performance

All ZHITAI SSD products proudly feature YMTC’s exclusive Xtacking® architecture. The latest TiPro9000 SSD takes performance further, equipped with the newest generation Xtacking® 4.0 architecture flash memory, marking ZHITAI’s first PCIe 5.0 SSD. This powerhouse drive includes a detachable heatsink and offers an impressive ultra-large capacity option of up to 4TB. This allows professional creators who require substantial storage space to overcome capacity anxiety and fully unleash their creativity. Moreover, the TiPro9000 SSD boasts sequential read speeds of up to 14,000MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12,500MB/s, enabling hardcore gamers to experience truly top-tier, smooth gameplay. Thanks to its outstanding design concept and excellent user experience, the TiPro9000 has earned the prestigious Red Dot Winner title at the Red Dot Design Award 2025, a globally recognized authority in industrial design, gaining it well-deserved international acclaim.

The TiPro9000 SSD stands as one of ZHITAI's latest SSDs,  featuring top-tier specifications and is recognized by the Red Dot Design Award 2025.
The TiPro9000 SSD stands as one of ZHITAI’s latest SSDs, featuring top-tier specifications and is recognized by the Red Dot Design Award 2025.

ZHITAI’s popular and highly-reputed TiPlus7100 SSD also incorporates the advanced Xtacking® architecture flash memory, delivering read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 6,000 MB/s. It offers diverse capacity options ranging from 512GB to 4TB, making it an ideal choice for various types of everyday users and professionals alike. The TiPlus7100 SSD’s Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, combined with SLC Cache intelligent caching, comprehensively boosts the drive’s overall operational speed. This significantly reduces time spent on computer startup, application and game loading, file saving, and transfers.

ZHITAI's TiPlus7100 SSD comprehensively boosts overall operational speed and is perfectly suited for various types of everyday users and professionals.
ZHITAI’s TiPlus7100 SSD comprehensively boosts overall operational speed and is perfectly suited for various types of everyday users and professionals.

Official Storage Partner for AAA Game: TiPlus7100 SSD “Black Myth: Wukong” Collaboration Edition

As game graphics have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, high-performance SSDs are now crucial for gamers to fully enjoy smooth, lag-free gameplay. Reflecting this trend, since May 2024, ZHITAI, with its strong storage technology and diverse high-performance product ecosystem, has proudly served as the official designated storage partner for the AAA blockbuster game “Black Myth: Wukong.” As part of this collaboration, ZHITAI has launched the TiPlus7100 SSD “Black Myth: Wukong” Collaboration Edition. This special edition features HMB (Host Memory Buffer) and intelligent SLC Cache technology, ensuring smooth game operation and seamless scene transitions. It is available in 1TB and 2TB capacity options. The co-branded SSD not only includes a limited-edition exclusive gaming ID card but also features striking heavy ink-style packaging that matches the game’s unique art style, making it an unmissable collectible and practical high-performance product for gamers.

ZHITAI Portable SSDs and Memory Cards: Meeting Users’ Cross-Device Transfer Needs

In addition to its formidable technology in SSD products, with its commitment to providing diverse storage solutions tailored for various user types, ZHITAI also offers a rich selection of portable SSDs and memory cards. These products are designed for users who prioritize portability and manage multiple devices. The ZHITAI SPIRIT PREMIUM Portable SSD, for instance, features impressive sequential read/write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s and is available in 1TB and 2TB capacity options. Its minimalist modern exterior and lightweight design (only 60 grams) allow users to effortlessly move between offices, coffee shops, and business trips, enhancing the convenience and flexibility of daily work. This makes it the perfect portable storage and transfer companion for on-the-go use. Equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface, it comes complete with a 2-in-1 USB-C to C and USB-C to A cable, and a convenient storage pouch. It is widely compatible with common devices such as computers, smart tablets, Android devices, and the iPhone 15 & 16 series, establishing it as the ideal assistant for seamless file transfers between multiple devices.

For outdoor photography experts and professional creatives who rely on cameras, drones, and action cameras, the ZHITAI PRO MicroSD Card with Adapter is the top choice. This card boasts strong resistance to extreme temperatures, IPX7 waterproofing, and the ability to withstand shocks and vibrations. The ZHITAI PRO MicroSD Card with Adapter offers a wide range of capacity options from 64GB to 1TB, with sequential read and write speeds of 170 MB/s and 120 MB/s respectively. It also fully supports 4K ultra-high-definition video recording. Critically, its built-in innovative power loss protection mechanism prevents the risk of data loss or damage due to sudden power outages. This ensures data security and allows users to explore even the most extreme environments without suffering from backup anxiety.

About ZHITAI

ZHITAI is the retail storage brand of YMTC(www.ymtc.com/en), covering SSDs, PSSDs and memory cards, all powered by YMTC’s original cells based on the innovative Xtacking® architecture. ZHITAI is committed to a new attitude towards flash memory technology, providing consumers with high-performance, high-quality SSDs and diversified storage solutions. Since May 2024, ZHITAI has become the official storage partner of “Black Myth: Wukong.”