Key Points:

1. The Junior Chamber International (JCI) North District organized the “2025 Senior Speed Stack Closing Ceremony,” introducing sport stacking to help delay cognitive decline in the elderly.
2. Celebrity Tiffany Lau (Tiffany) participated in speed stacking activities with seniors.
3. Assistant Professor of Teaching Senior Dr Mok Kam-Ming from Lingnan University’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies, conducted a tracking study as part of the project, finding that seniors who consistently participated in speed stacking training showed a downward trend in stress and anxiety levels.

HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong faces an increasingly severe aging population problem, data from the Department of Health shows that 1 in 10 seniors aged 70 or above suffers from dementia, while 1 in 3 seniors aged 85 or above is affected. Therefore, delaying cognitive decline in the elderly has become a key societal concern.

On August 10, JCI North District held the grand “2025 Senior Speed Stack Closing Ceremony” at Choi Yuen Community Hall in Sheung Shui. Over the past four months, the project has conducted over ten sport stacking training sessions, successfully helping over 200 seniors improve hand-eye coordination and demonstrating significant results in slowing cognitive decline. Distinguished guests at the event included Ms Jessie YU Sau-chu, BBS, MH, JP, Executive Committee Chairperson of the Hong Kong Senior Citizens Association; celebrity Tiffany Lau; North District Councillor Lau Chun Hoi; former North District Council Chairman So Sai Chi, SBS, MH; and JCI Hong Kong China President Rafael Wong. The event received support from various social organizations and enterprises, including the Hong Kong Senior Citizens Association, Hong Kong Starlight Lions Club, Lingnan University, Sport Stacking Association of Hong Kong China, Wofoo Social Enterprises, Coalition of Global Home Service Sustainable Development, Hong Kong Christian Service, and Hong Kong Caring Magic Circus, raising awareness about using sport stacking to delay cognitive decline.

Scientific Validation of Stacking

Originally a globally popular speed sport, speed stacking has recently been scientifically validated for its “low barrier, high benefit” characteristics, making it particularly suitable for seniors. JCI North District President Kwok Chak Fung noted: “The purpose of ‘ Senior Speed Stack ‘ is to introduce a sport that requires no complex equipment or large venues. Seniors only need a set of specialized cups to practice at home or in community centers. From the qualitative research conducted with Lingnan University, we found that participants not only improved their reaction times but also built social connections through group training, effectively enhancing mental health and achieving the goal of ‘Senior Speed Stack.'”

According to a joint study by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Colorado Mesa University, speed stacking can improve participants’ hand-eye coordination by 30% and stimulate electrical activity in both brain hemispheres through alternating hand movements (Hart & Bixby, 2005), helping delay cognitive decline. Research also shows that sport stacking has a metabolic equivalent (MET) of 2.9, comparable to activities like bowling and walking (Murray et al., 2009), making it suitable for seniors to maintain basic physical fitness.

Additionally, Dr. Mok Kam-Ming, Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Interdisciplinary Studies from Lingnan University conducted a follow-up study as part of the project, finding that seniors who consistently participated in cup-stacking training showed a downward trend in stress and anxiety levels. The sense of belonging fostered through group competitions indirectly strengthened social connections. Dr Mok said: “Many participants went from initial reluctance to actively serving as assistant coaches, demonstrating how speed stacking significantly boosts seniors’ confidence.” Participants also improved their memory, hand-brain coordination, and teamwork skills through training.

From “Zero Experience” to Cup-Stacking Experts

At the closing ceremony, over 120 senior participants, with an average age of 65, competed in speed-stacking races, showcasing impressive proficiency. Among them, participant Ms. Lam stood out by completing the 3-6-3 stacking pattern in just 7.24 seconds, becoming the champion of the event.

Tiffany Lau Competes with Seniors

Guest of honor Ms. Jessie YU Sau-chu, praised the “Senior Speed Stack” project for combining innovation with scientific evidence, stating: “Aging is no longer just about passive care. “Senior Speed Stack” proves that seniors can actively manage their health through emerging sports, truly realizing the vision of ‘enjoying aging.'” Celebrity Tiffany Lau also joined the cup-stacking challenge, competing with seasoned senior stackers. She said with a smile: “Seeing seniors so actively participating in a new sport makes me really happy.”

Building Bridges for Intergenerational Harmony

JCI Hong Kong China President Rafael Wong emphasized: “Facing an aging society, young leaders must take proactive steps to address social issues. Through the ‘Senior Speed Stack’ initiative, JCI has demonstrated this mission in action. Using speed stacking as a platform for intergenerational interaction, they have not only allowed seniors to experience the health benefits of a new sport but also fostered communication and collaboration across generations.” Project Chairman Jaydon Lim added: “When young people and seniors learn cup-stacking together, it not only enhances intergenerational communication and harmony but also allows for mutual observation and learning, strengthening family bonds and jointly creating ‘senior legacies.'”

About JCI North District

Established in 1985, JCI North District is one of the 21 chapters under JCI Hong Kong China. Through the four pillars of development “individual, business, community, and international”. It provides opportunities for young people aged 18 to 40 to participate in projects that serve society while training and improving themselves.

Originally based in the North District, the chamber has expanded its membership to include young professionals from across Hong Kong. Over the years, it has organized various projects, including the “Children Silver Tongue Contest,” “Lamplight of Peace,” “International Children’s Cultural Exchange Camp,” “Greater Bay Area – Northern Metropolis Youth Industry Opportunities Forum,” and “Mountain Clean.”

About ” Senior Speed Stack “

The ” Senior Speed Stack ” project introduces the emerging sport of cup-stacking (sport stacking) to the elderly community. It provides seniors with hand-eye coordination training to enhance brain-hand coordination, delay cognitive decline, and promote intergenerational harmony, allowing the elderly to enjoy the fun of sports. From April to August, the project successfully conducted 10 professional training sessions, serving over 200 seniors, and concluded with a timed cup-stacking competition involving 100 seniors at the closing ceremony.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Storage has shipped the first 1.2GWh batch of its self-developed Elementa 2 BESS to Chile, marking its largest overseas standalone energy storage project and ushering in a new era of GWh-scale international deployments. This milestone validates the technical adaptability in extreme environments and delivering scenario-specific solutions to complex global operating conditions.

Located in Chile’s northern Atacama Desert, one of the world’s driest and most challenging regions, the project demanded exceptional engineering resilience. Specifically engineered for such demanding conditions, Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 Desert Solution ensures stable operation. This not only significantly lowers equipment failure rates and O&M costs but also empowers the system to rapidly respond to grid fluctuations and balance power supply and demand.

“This successful deployment of a GWh-scale project showcases Trina Storage’s full lifecycle solution capabilities,” emphasized Álvaro García-Maltrás, President of Trina Solar for Latin America and the Caribbean. “We combine world-class engineering with deep local market knowledge to guarantee successful deployment and long-term operational excellence.”

Given the project’s massive scale and complex logistics, Trina Storage leveraged its extensive global project experience and professional service network. Through its vertically integrated supply chain, intelligent manufacturing, and stringent quality control processes, the company ensured full-process controllability during the large-scale delivery phase.

In the meantime, Trina Storage rolled out its localized service strategy to ensure the smooth execution and long-term operation of the project. This included establishing a local service team familiar with Chilean regulations and market demands; integrating supply chain resources across the Latin American region to shorten logistics cycles and collaboration costs; and building a full-cycle after-sales service system covering commissioning, operation, and maintenance, forming an end-to-end service chain.

This project lands in a rapidly growing market. According to Chile’s Ministry of Energy, operational energy storage capacity reached 3,660 MWh by Q1 2025, solidifying the country’s leadership position in Latin America. The successful shipment of this GWh-scale project not only sets a benchmark for Trina Storage in the region but also provides robust support for the clean energy transition in Chile and neighboring countries through its reliable energy storage solutions.

With more than 10GWh energy storage system shipments covering over 100 countries across the globe, Trina Storage will continue to drive the green transformation of global energy structures with continued innovation, high-quality products, intelligent manufacturing, and global service network.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AVATAi, a pioneer in AI-powered digital 3D avatar technology, today announced the global launch of its groundbreaking enterprise platform at Ai4 2025 in Las Vegas. This next-generation solution combines lifelike 3D avatars with custom-trained Large Language Models (LLMs) to turn traditional static presentations into interactive, intelligent conversations.

At the heart of the platform is an AI-powered 3D avatar that acts as a narrator, guide, and subject-matter expert. It delivers personalized, adaptive storytelling and remains available afterward for follow-up Q&A, giving users continuous access to expert-level insights. Please click here for the demo.

“Imagine finishing a sales pitch and leaving behind a digital version of your top expert who can answer any follow-up question, anytime,” said Magomet (Maga) Malsagov, Chairman/CEO of AVATAi. “That’s the new reality we’ve built. Our 3D avatars don’t just present information — they understand it.”

Key Capabilities of the AVATAi Platform:

• Hyper-Realistic AI 3D Avatars & Custom LLMs: These 3D avatars serve as digital brand ambassadors, trained securely on a company’s private documentation to ensure consistent, on-brand, expert-level communication.
• Customizable 3D Avatars with Real Voice Cloning: The platform enables organizations to create 3D avatars using the actual voice of a person of their choosing — whether it’s the CEO, Head of Sales, or product expert — through advanced voice cloning technology. This delivers an unmatched level of personalization and authenticity in every interaction.
• Guided, Interactive Narratives: The 3D avatars dynamically tailor the presentation experience in real-time based on user profiles and inputs, keeping content relevant and engaging.
• Persistent Expert Q&A: Once the guided narrative ends, the 3D avatar remains active for deep-dive discussions, turning the presentation into a living, searchable knowledge hub.
• Live Data Integration: The 3D avatars are connected to real-time enterprise systems, allowing them to present and analyze up-to-the-minute data and metrics.

Enterprise Use Cases:

The AVATAi platform is purpose-built for sales enablement, complex product training, and customer onboarding. It reduces the burden on sales and support teams, accelerates learning for new hires, and provides customers with a scalable, always-available expert resource.

By combining real voice cloning, hyper-realistic 3D avatars, and domain-trained intelligence, AVATAi redefines what it means to deliver and preserve expert knowledge — transforming every presentation into a living, intelligent asset.

Experience AVATAi at Ai4 2025

Visit Booth K-16 at Ai4 Las Vegas 2025 for live demos. For API access, partnerships, or inquiries, contact:

• Website: https://avatai.my/

About AVATAi

• AVATAi is redefining enterprise communication with its proprietary, cloud-based AI 3D avatar platform. Designed for seamless B2B deployment, AVATAi enables organizations to generate hyper-realistic, fully animatable 3D avatars from a single 2D image—directly from a smartphone.
• Built with API-first architecture, AVATAi easily integrates into enterprise workflows, learning management systems (LMS), CRM tools, and custom applications. Its powerful APIs allow businesses to automate 3D avatar creation, embed interactive AI 3D avatars into digital touchpoints, and deliver consistent, branded experiences across channels.
• Unlike traditional studio-based avatar solutions, AVATAi delivers studio-quality output without expensive equipment or manual intervention—making scalable AI powered digital 3D avatar technology accessible to sales, training, onboarding, and support teams across industries.

HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), today announced the acquisition of a fully operational 50 MW mining facility in Georgia, USA, for a total cash consideration of US$19.5 million – a pivotal step marking the Company’s transition into a diverse strategy that manages a robust portfolio of Bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure.

This transaction represents Cango’s first step to steadily increase its portfolio of owned and operated mining facilities. By selectively acquiring low-cost power operations, Cango aims to enhance operational efficiency, cost discipline, and long-term financial resilience—while establishing the foundation for a more advanced energy strategy in the future.

The facility has hosted Cango’s miners under a third-party hosting agreement. Following this acquisition, Cango will allocate 30 MW to its self-mining operations and 20 MW to hosting services for third-party clients. Fully equipped with essential mining infrastructure, accommodation, and support facilities, the facility enables a seamless transition for Cango. With this acquisition, Cango will begin developing in-house operational expertise required for managing self-owned mining sites, strengthening the Company’s technical and managerial foundation.  As this infrastructure is put in place, Cango is also laying the strategic groundwork for a gradual pivot towards supplying energy for high-performance computing (HPC) applications, further expanding the long-term potential of its sites beyond Bitcoin mining while leveraging operational and technical expertise developed in-house.

Mr. Peng Yu, CEO of Cango, said, “This acquisition is a critical milestone and marks the beginning of our vertical integration as we transition towards a more diversified and resilient portfolio of Bitcoin mining sites and energy infrastructure. By integrating long-term power supply agreements into our portfolio and developing new revenue streams, we are optimizing power costs, expanding operational capacity, and reinforcing our financial sustainability. This acquisition aligns with our long-term vision to become the leading mining and energy solutions provider.” 

Investor Relations Contact

Juliet YE, Head of Communications
Cango Inc.
Email: ir@cangoonline.com