This Open-source solution eliminates the multi-billion-dollar gap between benchmark promises and production reality.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, the company behind the popular open-source vector database Milvus, recently announced the release of VDBBench 1.0, an open-source benchmarking platform designed to test vector databases under realistic production conditions. Unlike traditional benchmarks that rely on static data and idealized scenarios, VDBBench evaluates systems during streaming data ingestion, metadata filtering, and concurrent workloads that mirror actual enterprise deployments.

“The vector database market has experienced explosive growth since 2023, but our benchmarking methodologies haven’t kept pace,” said James Luan, VP of Engineering at Zilliz. “Organizations are making multi-million dollar infrastructure decisions based on misleading benchmarks that don’t reflect production realities. VDBBench 1.0 fundamentally changes this dynamic by establishing new standards for authentic, production-relevant performance evaluation.”

• Advanced Filtering Analysis: Systematically tests metadata filtering across selectivity levels (50% to 99.9%), revealing the “hidden performance killer” that dramatically impacts query speeds and recall accuracy in production.
• Streaming Read/Write Testing: Simulates continuous data ingestion while serving queries, conditions where many databases fail despite impressive static benchmarks.
• Modern Datasets: Uses vectors from state-of-the-art embedding models, including OpenAI and Cohere, with dimensions ranging from 768 to 1,536, reflecting current AI workloads.
• Custom Dataset Support: Organizations can benchmark using their production data and embedding models for industry-specific testing requirements.
• Production-Focused Metrics: Prioritizes P95/P99 tail latency, sustainable throughput under load, and recall accuracy for realistic capacity planning.

VDBBench also features a redesigned dashboard with interactive visualizations that help engineers quickly identify performance gaps. Testing results for major platforms including Milvus, Zilliz Cloud, Pinecone, and Elasticsearch are available on the VDBBench Leaderboard.

VDBBench is available on GitHub with complete documentation and community support. Organizations ready to move beyond misleading benchmarks can access the platform immediately and customize it for specific testing requirements.

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Zilliz builds next-generation database technologies that help organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and rapidly develop AI applications. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors, including Aramco’s Prosperity7 Ventures and Temasek’s Pavilion Capital. Learn more at www.zilliz.com.

MADRID, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Jameel Energy, announced today its selection of Envision Energy (“Envision’) as its strategic partner in green ammonia project in Brazil. Envision has been selected for its leadership and proven expertise across a total renewable energy system, from renewables through to green hydrogen – all orchestrated by AI technology.

This agreement will see Envision bringing to H2 Cumbuco – a landmark green ammonia project located in Brazil’s Pecém Port its globally recognized expertise in integrated renewable energy solution, building on its pioneering scalable clean energy models that are modular and replicable across the world.

The partnership brings together FRV’s extensive experience in clean energy solutions —backed by 3 GW of operational renewable and storage assets—and Envision’s AI-integrated total renewable energy system to build an electrolysis facility of up to 500MW electrolysis facility and an integrated ammonia plant, which is expected to be operational by 2030 and targeting key markets in Brazil, Europe and Asia.

“This collaboration is more than a step towards decarbonization; it is a blueprint for how global energy transition can be operationalized. Together with FRV, we are reshaping the entire renewable energy system and advancing Brazil’s green energy infrastructure.” said Henry Peng, Senior Vice President and President of Latin America and the European Region.

Envision recently delivered the world’s largest off-grid AI-enabled green hydrogen and ammonia plant and its first green marine ammonia bunkering operation in Dalian, China – proof of its capability to orchestrate complex and total renewable solutions at scale.

FRV (Fotowatio Renewable Ventures) is a leading developer of sustainable energy solutions with a deep commitment to accelerating the energy transition. With a strong presence across key international markets—including Europe, Australia, Middle East, and Latin America—FRV continues to drive innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector.

Aligned with this commitment, FRV has also been actively engaged for several years in the development of renewable hydrogen projects. In Spain, the company has secured public funding for two green hydrogen-related initiatives.

In line with this strategy and leveraging on FRV’s long presence and commitment in Brazil, FRV has been developing the H2 Cumbuco project in Brazil since 2023. The project is in advanced development in areas such as engineering and environmental permitting, and has secured key resources, including land and water rights.

“At FRV, we firmly believe that the development of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives is a fundamental pillar in advancing global decarbonization. We see Brazil as a country with the potential to become a global leader in this sector, thanks to its strategic geographic position, strong commitment to the energy transition, and broad public support. We are excited about the potential that this alliance with Envision can bring to the H2 Cumbuco project, in order to provide clean, competitive, and sustainable energy solutions while supporting Brazil’s economic and environmental development,” stated Felipe Hernández, Chief Innovation Officer of FRV.

This partnership comes as Brazil, host of COP30 this year, develops a competitive low carbon economy with a focus on green hydrogen and green ammonia production not just for its domestic market, but for export to other parts of the world.

GUIYANG, China, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by Huanqiu.com

At 4 p.m. on June 2, the “Mind Quest Between Heaven and Earth: 2025 (Year of Yisi) Dragon Boat Festival Yangming Cultural and Creative Show at the Confucius Academy” successfully concluded, which attracted more than 20,000 visitors.

The event ingeniously combined the elements of cultural and creative products, traditional festival, and intangible cultural heritage techniques, realizing the cross-temporal brainstorming between Qu Yuan and Wang Yangming, the artistic presentation of the wisdom of the Mind Study and the patriotic sentiments towards the country and family, and the empowerment of a cultural and creative brand by thematic activities. The Confucius Academy’s new “cultural dissemination” pattern featuring “human, scenario and venue” is innovatively shaping a new cultural cluster and a new cultural IP for Guizhou Province.

Cultivating festival-themed IP

Concentrating on the triple functional orientations of education, research and dissemination, the Confucius Academy has actively integrated festival customs and cultural connotations into traditional Chinese festivals including the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, and successfully developed the IP of “Our Festivals”.

In this Dragon Boat Festival, the Confucius Academy focused on Guizhou’s “Four Cultural Programs” to deeply absorb the revolutionary culture, Yangming culture, ethnic culture and Tunpu (military outpost) culture.

During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Qu Yuan, transformed into a “cultural wanderer”, visited Wang Yangming to discuss on “Quest for Heavenly Truth” and “Study of the Mind” in a three-act cultural play. The “Riverside Odes” session combined an ethnic cultural fashion show and modern dance. Amidst the intermingling dancers, the models dressed in ethnic minority costumes showed the Yangming-themed cultural and creative products on the runway. The “Wang Yangming’s Quest for Truth” session presented a dance-poetry drama that a duet of Wang Yangming and Qu Yuan depicted their conversation on pursuing the truth between heaven and earth. The “Guizhou as Home” session was a fusion of Anshun Di Opera and modern dance, which followed Wang Yangming’s Study of the Mind as the soul, and “Tunpu’s sentiments towards the country and family” as the main thread to construct a spiritual dialogue spanning 600 years.

Combining strengths of incubation platforms

The Yangming Cultural and Creative Show is more than a cultural performance, but carries the mission of “bringing tradition into life”. At the event, the Confucius Academy in Guiyang invited a number of designers and intangible cultural heritage inheritors, and held a plaque-awarding ceremony for the “Confucius Academy’s Second-batch Partners of Yangming Cultural and Creative Incubation Platforms”.”

How can we creatively realize the revival of traditional Chinese culture and reproduce the natural charm and interest in history? Zhou Hang, creative director and designer of Animation Zhou Studio envisaged, “I hope to make use of we-media, funny animations and design capability to present the Yangming culture in a more accessible way to the world.”

Inspired by Wang Yangming’s Study of the Mind and the picturesque scenery of Guizhou, the “Yangming Cultural and Creative”, the inaugural cultural and creative brand of the Confucius Academy, had its debut at the event that more than 300 cultural and creative products were displayed, including bibelots, stationery, tea and water sets, and fragrance.

Providing intangible cultural heritage experience

In addition to cultural exhibition, the event also featured a “study tour”. Visitors showed great interest in the intangible cultural heritage workshops of lacquer fans, tie dyeing, paper cutting, woodcarving, tea cultivation, rope weaving, pottery art and Miao silverwork.

The sachet-making zone offered diverse Chinese medicinal herbs such as lemongrass, honeysuckle, albizia flower, mugwort leaf, mint and angelica. Visitors selected and mixed herbs for different effects, crushed them and then wrapped them in beautiful sachets to get special handmade souvenirs for the Dragon Boat Festival.

SINGAPORE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 30, 2025, Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary since the genesis block was mined on July 30, 2015, marking a decade of global innovation in programmable blockchain, and a continuous record of zero downtime. To commemorate this milestone, imToken co‑hosted a celebration at the iconic ArtScience Museum alongside  Ethereum Singapore, featuring a keynote by Aya Miyaguchi, President of the Ethereum Foundation, and bringing together local developers, Ethereum OGs, and community leaders.

Over the past decade, Ethereum has achieved the extraordinary: powering a tokenized economy worth hundreds of billions with uninterrupted stability, reducing energy consumption by 99% post-Merge, and successfully balancing the blockchain trilemma without compromise.

As Ethereum turns 10, imToken reflects on the global movement ignited by the Ethereum Whitepaper—a vision that has inspired the company’s journey since 2016. imToken believes everything can be tokenized and that everyone should have equal access. This shared vision, aligned with Ethereum’s long-term goals and commitment to decentralization and responsible innovation, has helped both imToken and Ethereum stay the course through many challenges over the years.

Balancing the blockchain trilemma presents new challenges, and imToken is committed to addressing them. This year, imToken focuses on delivering a unified Ethereum experience through its “Token-centric” design and the newly launched imToken Web—a user-friendly blockchain interface that reduces friction for users to create accounts, participate in staking, access low-cost Layer 2 transactions, engage with decentralized applications across EVM-compatible chains, and capture the value of diverse tokens—including NFTs, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA).

Just as Ethereum has maintained stability for a decade, imToken has also upheld its promise for nearly ten years—anchored in the vibrant heart of Singapore, the Lion City, and reaching toward a global future. Built on the core principle of being non-custodial and supported by a robust security architecture, imToken boasts an outstanding record of zero platform-native security incidents. As it enters a new decade, imToken is dedicated to working alongside builders across the Ethereum ecosystem to create an on-chain future that is secure, inclusive, and accessible to everyone worldwide.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today commemorates African Women’s Day by spotlighting its impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on gender equality, education, and sustainable development across Africa. This annual observance on July 31 honors the contributions of African women and aligns perfectly with KuCoin’s mission to leverage blockchain for global good.

In the past year, KuCoin’s CSR efforts have benefited over 50,000 individuals worldwide, earning the exchange the UNWWO 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Award in March 2025 for advancements in Web3 financial inclusion, women’s health, children’s education, and climate resilience.

“KuCoin is proud to stand with African women on this significant day, recognizing their vital role in community building and innovation,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “Our CSR projects are designed to address real-world challenges, from energy access in rural Africa to menstrual equity globally, empowering women and girls to thrive in the digital economy.“

Key Highlights of KuCoin’s CSR Efforts in Africa and Gender Equality:

• Light Up Africa Initiative: Distributed 9,700+ solar lamps to children in Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, enabling education for 50,000 young learners and supporting girls’ access to schooling amid energy poverty. Partnerships with local organizations ensure long-term impact.
• Menstrual Equity Project: In collaboration with AMWA, provided 5,000 sustainable menstrual kits to over 5,000 women and girls globally, including expansions to 4,000 in the Bahamas, addressing health barriers and aligning with SDGs on gender equality. 
• Women in Crypto Empowerment: Hosted events for International Women’s Day 2025, including giveaways and discussions on female leadership in Web3, with surveys showing women’s strong preference for long-term investments.

These projects demonstrate our long-term commitment to addressing real-world challenges powered by Web3 synergy, which includes donations for humanitarian causes and crypto adoption reports to promote financial inclusion in Africa.

KuCoin remains dedicated to expanding these efforts, inviting partnerships to further empower African communities. This year, KuCoin will further expand the “Light Up Africa” initiative, strengthening our support for education and sustainability in African communities, with ongoing preparations underway to enhance its reach. For more information, please visit KuCoin ESG Official Twitter.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 41 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots.

KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. These recognitions reflect its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/