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Keep Releases Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

BEIJING, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keep Inc. (HKEX: 3650) (“Keep” or the “Company”), the largest online fitness platform in China, today released its first standalone Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, coinciding with the Company’s 10th anniversary. Aligned with its renewed mission to “Fuel every workout, Keep the neighborhood energetic”, the report details Keep’s progress across innovation, environmental stewardship, employee empowerment, corporate governance, and community-building, while reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation.

“Keep has spent the past decade redefining fitness through innovation and inclusivity.” said Ning Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Keep. “Our inaugural ESG report reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering and safeguarding individuals and communities. As we embark on our next chapter, sustainability remains a foundation to our mission to energize the world.”

Keep is proud to announce its recent recognition across prominent ESG and sustainability platforms in 2024.

–     “Most Socially Responsible Listed Company” at the 2024 EDGE AWARDS Creative Selection (2024 EDGE AWARDS创意评选)
–     “Best ESG Innovation Award” at the 9th Zhitong Caijing Listed Companies Awards (第九届智通财经上市公司评选)
–     Dual honors at the 14th Philanthropy Festival & ESG Summit (第十四届公益节暨ESG影响力年会):

  • “2024 ESG Model Listed Company Award” (2024 ESG上市公司典范奖)
  • “2024 Outstanding Public Welfare Case Award” (2024年度公益案例奖)

Key Highlights from Keep’s 2024 ESG Report

1. Innovation-Driven Excellence: Revolutionizing Fitness Experiences 

Keep has consistently built its business models, technological breakthroughs and product innovation, with the aim of creating a user-first environment that is fun, engaging, reliable, accessible, and inclusive. This momentum keeps users connected and supported throughout their respective fitness journeys.

–     All-in-One Fitness Ecosystem.
–     Launched Keep App 8.0 with AI-driven smart plans, posture analysis, and marathon services; supported 400+ professional races annually.
–     Hosted 807 online sports events with 6.86 million+ participants; blended cultural themes and sustainability into award designs.
–     Expanded product lines across smart hardware, equipment, apparel, and nutrition; created a seamless connected ecosystem.
–     Organized 14 city-wide “K Mars” events across 7 cities; empowered diverse running communities.

– Intellectual Property Leadership: secured 507 patents, 1,339 trademarks, and 657 copyrights; removed 20,000+ counterfeit products and 2,000+ pirated courses. 

– Principal Efforts in User Safety & Content Integrity: 

  • Removed 72,000+ instances of content violations, banned 1,500+ accounts, and upgraded AI moderation tools.
  • Recorded zero product recalls related to health or safety.

2. Green Momentum: Pioneering a Low-Carbon Future 

Keep is committed to improving the environmental impact of its business operations and supporting initiatives that embrace a zero-carbon philosophy in alignment with global climate targets.

– Climate Action: Established a three-tier ESG governance framework and aligned disclosures with HKEX climate guidelines. 

– Sustainable Products: 

  • Debuted the first Carbon Neutral Knee Supports (reducing 256g CO₂ per pair) and the first carbon-neutral cycling events (448.46g CO₂ reduction per participant).
  • Launched self-powered fitness gear, including the C2 Lite Bike and H1 Lite+ Elliptical.
  • Transitioned to FSC-certified packaging across product lines. 

– Eco-Friendly Operations: achieved a 3% reduction in energy, water, and waste across facilities.

 3. Empowering People: A Culture of Inclusion and Growth 

Keep highly values diversity and strives to create a safe and supportive working environment where every employee can thrive. The Company actively supports the development and upward mobility of its employees.

– Equitable Workplace: 

  • Maintained a 51.41% female workforce with 100% employee benefits coverage.
  • Recorded Zero incidents of child or forced labor.

– Career Development: 

  • Delivered 36 hours of training per employee, with 98% participation via a 5,000+ course digital platform.

 4. Integrity in Action: Trust Through Transparency 

Keep is committed to building a fair and transparent business environment, by enforcing strict anti-corruption and anti-bribery standards in accordance with relevant acts, addressing systematic inequities, and strengthening its governance, security and privacy practices.

– Ethical Governance: 

  • Achieved 100% employee compliance with anti-corruption pledges.
  • Business ethics training implemented for 100% of employees.
  • All suppliers signed “Anti-Bribery Agreements”. 
  • Data Security:
    • Maintained ISO 27001/27701 certifications; introduced “Privacy Mode” for location anonymity. 
    • Conducted 4 internal and 3 external security audits; trained 100% staff on data protection.

5. Community Impact: Building Active, Inclusive Societies 

Keep proactively champions youth sports opportunities and wellness inclusion in underserved communities, by leveraging its platform to raise awareness, elevate local culture, and drive various philanthropic initiatives.

– Rural Empowerment: 

  • Built 12 “Dream Playgrounds” for underserved children; released a charity-themed film titled “Open the Door to the Magical Playground”《神奇操场请开门》to advocate for rural sports education.
  • Developed the “Red Heart King” (红桃K) special public welfare fund, donating winter kits and supporting sports programs.

– Fitness for All: 

  • Hosted 5 “Village Run” events with nearly 260,000 participants, to showcase achievements of rural revitalization. 
  • Partnered with nearly 20 enterprises to engage 380,000+ of their respective employees in wellness initiatives.

To access the Company’s inaugural ESG Report, please visit: https://www.calorietech.com/sustainableDevelopment and the HKEX’s website at http://www.hkexnews.hk.

About Keep Inc.

Keep Inc. (HKEX Stock Code: 3650) is the largest online fitness platform in China in terms of MAUs and number of workout sessions completed by users in 2022, according to CIC. Keep offers a comprehensive fitness solution to help users achieve their fitness goals. On the Keep platform, extensive, professional, and premium fitness content with diverse activities and services are offered to encourage users to engage in daily exercise. Keep platform leverages AI technology to provide personalized workout programs incorporating recorded courses and interactive live streaming classes, dynamically customized to each user’s athletic levels, fitness goals, daily workout patterns and diet. Keep’s services seamlessly connect the physical and digital realms, spanning smart devices, workout equipment, athletic apparel and food to provide an immersive fitness experience.

For more information on Keep Inc., visit https://keep.com/.

WATERDROP FILES ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024

BEIJING, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Waterdrop Inc. (“Waterdrop”, the “Company” or “we”) (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 25, 2025. The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.waterdrop-inc.com as well as the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov

The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company’s IR Department at IR@shuidi-inc.com

About Waterdrop Inc.

Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com

For investor inquiries, please contact:
Waterdrop Inc.
IR@shuidi-inc.com

THE Asia University Ranking 2025 Declared – KIIT Rises to 184th Position in Asia; 8th in India

BHUBANESWAR, India, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Like every year, the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings have been announced, and KIIT Deemed to be University (https://kiit.ac.in/), Bhubaneswar has once again secured a remarkable position. In the 2025 edition, KIIT has achieved the 184th rank in Asia, marking a significant improvement from last year’s position of 196. This advancement reaffirms KIIT’s steady progress and its growing recognition in the realm of global academic excellence.

THE Asia University Ranking 2025 Declared - KIIT Rises to 184th Position in Asia; 8th in India
THE Asia University Ranking 2025 Declared – KIIT Rises to 184th Position in Asia; 8th in India

With this latest ranking, KIIT stands as the 8th best university in India across both government and private institutions. It has achieved this position among many prestigious Indian institutes. Additionally, it retains its distinction as the top-ranked Deemed University in Eastern and Northern India. Notably, in the subject of Sports Science, KIIT is ranked 2nd in India.

This year’s rankings feature 853 universities from 35 countries and territories. The assessment is based on their performance in research, teaching, knowledge transfer and international outlook. The rankings, evaluated using 18 performance indicators, are trusted by students, academics, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide.

Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and well-wishers who have played a pivotal role in this achievement. “This recognition reflects the collective efforts and the mission-driven spirit that define KIIT. We share this success with every individual who believes in our values,” he stated.

KIIT has consistently featured in prestigious global rankings, including the THE World University Rankings and QS Rankings. The university has also earned major international accreditations such as IET, ABET, and others, further cementing its status as a global centre of excellence in higher education.

It is worth highlighting that despite being only 27 years old, KIIT has outperformed several well-established institutions on the list – many of which have been around for over 50 years. Furthermore, it received its deemed-to-be-university status just 21 years ago.

 

Dataxet Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Media Intelligence in Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dataxet, the leading media intelligence group in Southeast Asia, marks its fifth anniversary since its founding by industry veterans David Liu, Jason Lee, Robert Kabus, Amien Krisna, Chris Seto, and Joseph Wong in 2020. Established with a vision to revolutionize media intelligence across the region, Dataxet has successfully leveraged big data and AI-driven technologies to help PR, Corporate Communication, and Marketing professionals engage audiences with greater insight and impact.

Dataxet Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Media Intelligence in Southeast Asia
Dataxet Celebrates Five Years of Transforming Media Intelligence in Southeast Asia

To realize their vision, Dataxet has made significant investments in developing a fully integrated, AI-enabled platform—dxt:360—alongside high-value insight products and services under dxt:solutions. These advanced capabilities are leveraged by their top-tier talent in market-leading operations throughout the region to fuel client growth and success.

Recently, Dataxet’s leadership teams from all markets convened to celebrate this milestone, align on the strategic roadmap for the next phase of growth, and reinforce the company’s “One Dataxet” culture. While the group has many new innovations in the pipeline, they will continue to deliver the benefits of a world-class group with unsurpassed local market expertise.

“We are grateful to our customers, whose trust and partnership have been instrumental in our journey,” said Dataxet Group CEO David Liu. “With the continued support of our dedicated team, investment partners, and industry collaborators, Dataxet is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion across Asia and beyond.”

About Dataxet
Dataxet is Southeast Asia’s leading media intelligence group, providing AI-powered platforms and tailored insight solutions that enable organizations to make data-fed, insight-led communication and marketing decisions. With a strong presence across the region, Dataxet combines cutting-edge technology with deep local expertise to deliver actionable intelligence that drives business impact.

Malaysia China Linyi Commodity Exhibition opens in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – More than 5,000 international purchasers are gathering in Kuala Lumpur, capital city of Malaysia, to explore trade cooperation opportunities at the Malaysia China Linyi Commodity Exhibition from April 25 to 26.

The exhibition, organized by Linyi Trade City, which is a prominent wholesale trading center in China, displays commodities including sports goods, daily necessities, kitchenware, automotive supplies, and small building materials and hardware.

“With a comprehensive upgrade, this year’s exhibition is expected to increase trade volume by 10 percent, enhancing its market share in Malaysia,” said Song Liansheng, president of Linyi Small Commodities Chamber of Commerce.

“This exhibition is a significant event for Linyi city. It provides a platform for businesses from China and Malaysia to explore potential economic collaborations, strengthening trade and commerce ties,” said Y.B. Tuan Weng San, speaker of the Malaysian Selangor State Legislative Assembly.

Malaysia, known as the crossroads of Southeast Asia, has become a central hub for commodity procurement. In recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative’s joint construction between China and Malaysia has steadily progressed, fostering frequent cooperation and exchanges. In March 2022, the RCEP agreement officially took effect in Malaysia, further enhancing trade between the two nations.

Economic and trade cooperation between Malaysia and Linyi has increased over the past few years. According to official data, in 2024, Linyi’s import and export volume with Malaysia reached 8.91 billion yuan ($1.22 billion), a year-on-year increase of 67.9 percent.

Companies from Linyi have also expanded their presence in Malaysia. For example, Lanhua Group launched the Lanhua (Malaysia) overseas mall in October last year, serving as the 35th overseas mall and commercial warehouse developed by Linyi. The project aims to serve as an overseas display window for Linyi Trade City, showing its high-quality products in Malaysia.

“The overseas mall has also provided e-commerce training for locals, helping them open online stores. This initiative is expected to support entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities in local communities,” said Oscar Li, general manager of the Southeast Asia Division of Shandong Lanhua Group.

By 2026, the market transaction volume of Linyi Trade City is expected to surpass 800 billion yuan, while the total logistics amount is anticipated to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan.

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Horizon Robotics and DENSO Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Adoption of High-Performance Assisted Driving

SHANGHAI, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Robotics (stock code: 9660.HK), a leading provider of smart driving solutions for passenger vehicles, announced a strategic partnership with DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, to co-develop competitive assisted driving solutions. By combining Horizon’s acclaimed Journey series processing hardware with DENSO’s deep expertise in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) R&D and full-vehicle integration, the two companies aim to deliver a safer and more convenient assisted driving experience for drivers and passengers.

At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Horizon Robotics and DENSO announced their collaboration on advanced integrated driving assistance solutions tailored to China’s unique road conditions. With a focus on safe and secure mobility, the partnership aims to further improve the responsiveness of critical functions, including acceleration, steering and braking, ensuring optimum assisted driving experiences across both urban and highway scenarios. A key highlight of the collaboration is the integration of DENSO’s proprietary sensor technologies with Horizon’s Journey series processing hardware, enabling high‑performance, cost‑effective ADAS solutions that accelerates the broader adoption of advanced assisted‑driving technologies.


Eiji Inoue, Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer for China Region of DENSO CORPORATION, Chairman & President of DENSO (CHINA) INVESTMENT CO., LTD., said: “Since entering China in 1987, DENSO has continuously evolved to meet local market needs in China, delivering safer and greener mobility experiences to Chinese consumers. As a leading smart driving solution provider, Horizon Robotics’ Journey series processing hardware and HSD (Horizon SuperDrive™) urban driving assistance system demonstrate great potential for exceptional performance and scalability. We are pleased to deepen our local collaboration with Horizon and actively support the intelligent transformation of China’s automotive industry.”

Dr. Yu Kai, Founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics, said: “We are honored to partner with DENSO, a global leader in automotive technology with a strong reputation for technical strength and innovation in automotive components. Our companies share a strong vision for safe and smart mobility. Looking forward, Horizon Robotics will leverage its hardware‑software integration expertise to collaborate with DENSO in R&D and product deployment, jointly driving the evolution of automotive intelligence.”

This strategic partnership with DENSO – a trusted partner of global leading OEMs – further strengthens Horizon’s global Tier-1 network. It also marks a key milestone for DENSO in deepening its local technology footprint and expanding its ADAS product and technology portfolio in China. Together, both companies are committed to building an open ecosystem to empower OEMs in order to ensure safety, pleasure and convenience for drivers and passengers.

About Horizon Robotics
With its mission to make human life safer and better, Horizon Robotics is a leading provider of smart driving solutions for passenger vehicles, empowered by its proprietary software and hardware technologies. Its solutions combine cutting-edge algorithms, purpose-built software and processing hardware, providing the core technologies for smart driving that enhance the safety and experience of drivers and passengers. Horizon Robotics is a key enabler for the smart vehicle transformation and commercialization with its integrated solutions deployed on mass scale.

Weichai Wins SBR Manufacturing Award 2025 for Advancing Efficiency and Green Innovation

SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World-leading engine manufacturer Weichai has received the 2025 Manufacturing Award at the Singapore Business Review (SBR) International Business Awards. The accolade recognizes the company’s breakthroughs in thermal efficiency and cross-border collaboration in green manufacturing transformation.

Weichai has long focused on enhancing the efficiency of internal combustion engines. In April 2024, it set a new global benchmark by achieving 53.09% thermal efficiency in its diesel engine — the highest ever recorded in the industry. Technical experts view this milestone as a critical step toward practical emissions reduction in heavy-duty applications.

In parallel with efficiency gains, Weichai is accelerating its exploration of clean energy pathways. In 2024, it launched Singapore’s first long-term maritime trial using B100 biodiesel. Operated within the Port of Singapore, the trial marks a strategic step towards decarbonizing the maritime sector. Company representatives noted that the biodiesel initiative is not merely a technical validation, but a proactive alignment with the global net-zero agenda in shipping.

As Singapore accelerates its transition into a green, low-carbon manufacturing hub — Weichai is advancing collaborative R&D with institutions such as Nanyang Technological University. Its ongoing research all designed to align with Singapore’s carbon neutrality roadmap.

“This recognition underscores Weichai’s role as a technological partner in regional low-carbon transformation,” said the company’s technical manager. “Our innovations are powering the next generation of green infrastructure.”

Industry analysts believe Weichai’s dual progress in thermal efficiency and clean fuels offers a scalable Chinese solution for the Asia-Pacific region’s green industrial transformation.

Gleneagles Hospital Penang Introduces Southeast Asia’s First SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Dual Source CT Scanner

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gleneagles Hospital Penang today launched the new SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner, the very first of its kind in Southeast Asia. This cutting-edge technology enables faster, more accurate diagnostics – supporting better treatment decisions, improved outcomes and a more comfortable patient experience across the region.

[L-R] Mr Jan Tiedermann, Finance Director of Siemens Healthineers Malaysia; Ms Siow Ai Li, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Malaysia & Singapore; Yang Berhormat Daniel Gooi, Penang State EXCO of Youth, Sports and Health; Mr Ng Bong Seng, Acting CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Penang; Dr Zainariah Bt Mohd Zain, Head of Radiology of Gleneagles Hospital Penang; Dr Benjamin Chow, COO of Gleneagles Hospital Penang; next to the newly installed Dual Source CT scanner
[L-R] Mr Jan Tiedermann, Finance Director of Siemens Healthineers Malaysia; Ms Siow Ai Li, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Malaysia & Singapore; Yang Berhormat Daniel Gooi, Penang State EXCO of Youth, Sports and Health; Mr Ng Bong Seng, Acting CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Penang; Dr Zainariah Bt Mohd Zain, Head of Radiology of Gleneagles Hospital Penang; Dr Benjamin Chow, COO of Gleneagles Hospital Penang; next to the newly installed Dual Source CT scanner

“The introduction of these cutting-edge machines means more patients will receive timely and accurate diagnoses, all while experiencing a smoother and more efficient scanning process. This milestone is a clear testament to the power of public-private collaboration—bringing together technology, investment, and medical expertise to build a healthier future for all,” said Yang Berhormat Daniel Gooi, Penang State EXCO of Youth, Sports and Health.

The SOMATOM Pro.Pulse by Siemens Healthineers is designed to make CT scans faster and more comfortable, especially for patients with irregular heart rates or difficulty staying still during routine examinations. With features like the AI-powered myExam companion, the system personalizes each scan, adjusting it based on factors like heart rate and breathing ability. This ensures smoother examinations for patients, especially children and the elderly, reducing the time spent in the CT Room and making sure the overall experience is comfortable.

“At Gleneagles Hospital Penang, we are dedicated to using the latest technology to enhance patient care. The acquisition of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse CT is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest standard of care while minimizing stress and discomfort for our patients. We are proud to be the first in Southeast Asia to use this system, which will expand access for advanced CT scans for Penang residents and boost medical tourism,” said Ng Bong Seng, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Gleneagles Hospital Penang.

In addition to improving patient comfort, the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse is 20% more energy-efficient, featuring an advanced air-cooling system that reduces energy consumption and optimizes operations. This aligns with the commitment of Gleneagles Hospital Penang to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, allowing the hospital to reinvest its focus on improving patient care.

“At Siemens Healthineers, we aim to make advanced technologies like dual source CT more accessible, supporting greater diagnostic confidence and more efficient workflows. The SOMATOM Pro.Pulse is designed to balance clinical performance with patient comfort, in line with Gleneagles Hospital Penang’s commitment to improving patient care,” said Siow Ai Li, Managing Director, Siemens Healthineers Malaysia and Singapore.

For more information about the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse and the advanced healthcare services offered at Gleneagles Hospital Penang, please visit the hospital’s website, visit gleneagles.com.my/penang

This press release and the press picture are available at: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-my/press-room/press-features/first-somatom-pro-pulse-gleneagles-penang

The product/features mentioned in this press release is/are not commercially available in all countries. Due to regulatory reasons their future availability cannot be guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens organization for further details. The product and features mentioned in this press release are meant for healthcare professionals only.

Contact for media enquiries, please get in touch with:

Siemens Healthineers
Nitiakaran (Leo) Selvaraj
Head of Marketing-Communications and Digital Engagement/Govt Affairs
+6012 393 2789; nitiakaran.selvaraj@siemens-healthineers.com

Gleneagles Hospital Penang / IHH Healthcare Malaysia
Yasmin Farahanim Wahab
Assistant Manager, Public Relations
+6012 542 3466; yasmin.wahab@ihhhealthcare.com