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Interpret Corporate Vitality Through Running, Baijiayun Spring Health Run Event successfully held

BEIJING, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baijiayun Group Ltd (“Baijiayun” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RTC), a one-stop AI video solution provider, today announced that it held a Spring Health Run event with the theme of “Chasing Light in the Green Fields • Setting Sail towards Health” at its Beijing office on April 17th. The competition was divided into two groups: the men’s group challenged a 6-kilometer run around the park for three laps, while the women’s group had a 4-kilometer race for two laps. More than twenty employee athletes from Baijiayun participated in the event.

As the AI video technology service provider with the most in-depth comprehension of education, Baijiayun has always attached great importance to employee benefits and social responsibilities, and has built a comprehensive talent care system with practical actions. This distinctive activity that deeply integrates the enterprise culture of “resilient growth” and the concept of “healthy productivity” enables every employee to achieve a two-way leap from professional energy to the quality of life, both in the workplace and on the sports field.

Among the participants of this event, there were both experienced sports enthusiasts and novices who were challenging themselves for the first time. All the participants successfully completed the race, demonstrating the spiritual strength of Baijiayun employees to surpass themselves with their perseverance. After intense competition, the top three in both the men’s group and the women’s group were determined. All the participating employees received participation souvenirs, which became precious mementos of their spring running.

Company Contact:
Ms. Fangfei Liu 
Chief Financial Officer, Baijiayun Group Ltd
Phone: +86 25 8222 1596
Email: ir@baijiayun.com

FinVolution Group Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

SHANGHAI, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FinVolution Group (“FinVolution,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech platform in China, Indonesia and the Philippines, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 18, 2025. 

The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.finvgroup.com. The Company will also provide a hard copy of the annual report containing its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.

About FinVolution Group 

FinVolution Group is a leading fintech platform with strong brand recognition in China, Indonesia and the Philippines, connecting borrowers of the young generation with financial institutions. Established in 2007, the Company is a pioneer in China’s online consumer finance industry and has developed innovative technologies and has accumulated in-depth experience in the core areas of credit risk assessment, fraud detection, big data and artificial intelligence. The Company’s platforms, empowered by proprietary cutting-edge technologies, features a highly automated loan transaction process, which enables a superior user experience. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 208.3 million cumulative registered users across China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.finvgroup.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

In China:
FinVolution Group
Head of Capital Markets
Jimmy Tan, IRC
Tel: +86 (21) 8030-3200 Ext. 8601
Email: ir@xinye.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
Email: finv@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: finv@tpg-ir.com 

 

CNFinance Holdings Limited Announces Receipt of NYSE Notification Regarding ADS Trading Price Requirement

GUANGZHOU, China, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) (“CNFinance” or the “Company”), a leading home equity loan service provider in China, today announced that it has received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) dated April 7, 2025, notifying the Company that it is below compliance standards due to the trading price of CNFinance’s American depositary shares (the “ADSs”). The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company’s ADSs, which will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE, subject to the Company’s compliance with other listing standards and other rights of the NYSE to delist the ADSs. The NYSE notification does not affect the Company’s business operations, its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements, or contractual obligations.

Pursuant to Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, a company will be considered to be below compliance standards if the average closing price of its security as reported on the consolidated tape is less than US$1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. Once notified by the NYSE, the Company must bring its security price and average security price back above US$1.00 by six months (the “Cure Period”) following receipt of the notification. The Company can regain compliance at any time during the Cure Period if on the last trading day of any calendar month during the Cure Period the Company’s ADSs have a closing price of at least US$1.00 per ADS and an average closing price of at least US$1.00 per ADS over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. In the event that at the expiration of the Cure Period, both a US$1.00 per ADS closing price on the last trading day of the Cure Period and a US$1.00 per ADS average closing price over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the Cure Period are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.

To address this issue, CNFinance intends to monitor the market conditions of its listed ADSs and is considering its options. As required by the NYSE Listed Company Manual, the Company expects to notify the NYSE of its intent to cure its ADS trading price deficiency within the applicable time period required by the NYSE.

About CNFinance Holdings Limited

CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) (“CNFinance” or the “Company”) is a leading home equity loan service provider in China. CNFinance, through its operating subsidiaries in China, conducts business by connecting demands and supplies through collaborating with sales partners and trust companies under the trust lending model, and sales partners, local channel partners and commercial banks under the commercial bank partnership model. Sales partners and local channel partners are responsible for recommending micro- and small-enterprise (“MSE”) owners with financing needs to the Company and the Company introduces eligible borrowers to licensed financial institutions with sufficient funding sources including trust companies and commercial banks who will then conduct their own risk assessments and make credit decisions. The Company’s primary target borrower segment is MSE owners who own real properties in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities and other major cities in China. The Company’s risk mitigation mechanism is embedded in the design of its loan products, supported by an integrated online and offline process focusing on risks of both borrowers and collateral and further enhanced by effective post-loan management procedures.

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens its doors to the public in Saadiyat Cultural District

  • The innovative multi-sensory art experience redefines the boundaries of immersive art
  • Purpose-built 17,000 sqm venue features transformative artworks unique to Abu Dhabi
  • Opening music composed and performed by renowned Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi
  • teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi takes guests on a sensory-rich journey that transcends the ordinary and ignites curiosity for all

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi officially opened its transformative multi-sensory art experience within Saadiyat Cultural District, an enriching addition to Abu Dhabi’s dynamic cultural and artistic landscape.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:   https://www.multivu.com/teamlab_phenomena/9331451-en-gb-teamlab-phenomena-abu-dhabi-opens-saadiyat-cultural-district

On 17 April, the grand opening celebration welcomed distinguished guests and cultural leaders, featuring a specially composed performance by renowned Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi. Set against the venue’s unique architecture, the score was paired with a dramatic display of 6,000 synchronised drones and pyrotechnics, curated to celebrate the new milestone for Saadiyat Cultural District, and reflect the connection between art, technology and imagination.

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is a groundbreaking cultural landmark that redefines immersive art experiences on a global scale. It embodies a bold vision that pushes the boundaries of creativity, technology, and human perception, offering visitors an experience unlike any other. Together with our partner, teamLab, we take great pride in bringing this pioneering concept to life, reinforcing our commitment to shaping world-class experiences that inspire, engage, and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s cultural legacy. Saadiyat Cultural District is a cultural landmark of global significance, bringing together the world’s greatest minds and institutions to foster dialogue, inspire creativity, and shape a more connected future.”

Following the opening ceremony, guests were immersed within newly unveiled teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi exhibits, meandering between its inspiring artistic installations, interacting with the dynamic artworks, and experiencing the connection between art, technology and natural phenomena.

Toshiyuki Inoko, Founder of teamLab, said: “The artworks in teamLab Phenomena do not exist independently but are created by the environment which produces the various phenomena that creates the artworks. Objects such as stones and man-made creations maintain a stable structure independently. A stone, for instance, will remain unchanged even if placed in a sealed box, isolated from the outside world. In contrast, a vortex in the ocean will vanish in an instant if removed from its environment. Unlike a stone, a vortex does not sustain itself; it evolves with the surrounding currents, formed by water flowing continuously from the outside to the inside and from the inside to the outside of the vortex, changing along with the flow. Moreover, the boundaries of its existence are ambiguous, and there is no material distinction between the vortex and its surroundings.

“The unique environment produces the phenomena, and the environment maintains the existence of the structure. Let us call that existence Environmental Phenomena. The artwork is inseparable from the environment and changes along with the environment. This concept transcends the various conventional notions of existence by physical forms. Even if people immerse themselves physically into the artwork, the artwork will remain intact, capable of naturally restoring itself even if disrupted. However, when the environment is not sustained, the artwork will disappear. The boundaries of the artwork are ambiguous and continuous with the environment. Perhaps, people’s consciousness will expand from the artwork itself to the environment beyond.”

Spanning 17,000 square metres, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi has been developed by the internationally acclaimed art collective teamLab, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The multi-sensory art experience reflects the emirate’s unwavering commitment to fostering creativity and cultural innovation on a global scale, and it presents massive transformative artworks that each blend art, science and technology in groundbreaking ways.

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is designed to explore and transcend the limits of every guest’s imagination. Each artwork within the unique, purpose-built venue will evolve over time through the interplay of light, sound and movement. Unlike artworks at traditional galleries, visitors will discover exhibits that are fluid, existing in a dynamic relationship with their environment. Each artwork responds to guests’ actions and natural changes in the environment, creating a living, breathing art experience, unlike any other.

Comprising two distinct Wet and Dry areas, guests will be immersed in a series of mesmerising visuals, vibrant landscapes and interactive installations that dissolve the boundaries between art and audience. Every moment offers a new philosophical experience, ensuring that each visitor experience is unique.

In the Dry area, visitors will encounter a variety of artworks that encourage interaction, responding to their movements and actions to create a unique connection between guests and the installations. As they move into the Wet area, guests will follow a dedicated walkway leading them into an exciting realm filled with fluid, hands-on experiences that further deepen their connection with the art.

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is a key addition to Saadiyat Cultural District, which upon completion will be the largest concentration of world-leading cultural and educational institutions. The District is home to an unparalleled lineup of museums and cultural landmarks, including Louvre Abu Dhabi; the upcoming Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, featuring a global collection of modern and contemporary art that reflects the diversity of cultures and trends from around the world; and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, telling the story of life on earth and the origins of our universe.

The addition of teamLab Phenomena reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global cultural epicentre, offering visitors a unique and transformative experience while showcasing its commitment to creativity, innovation and cultural collaboration on a global scale.

For more information and to purchase tickets: www.teamlababudhabi.com 

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teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Grand Opening – Credits: teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

 

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Grand Opening Main Image - Credits: teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Grand Opening Main Image – Credits: teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi

 

 

 

Exploring Humanity in the Age of AI: Global Experts to Debate Creativity, Culture, and Policy at 7th Culture Summit Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the key panels and sessions for the seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, the leading global forum to be held from April 27 to 29, 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat.

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, 2024
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, 2024

This year’s Summit, held under the theme “Culture for Humanity and Beyond” will bring together global thought leaders, policymakers, renowned artists, and creative innovators to explore the intersection of culture, technology, and global governance. The three-day Summit will foster critical dialogue that focuses on the collective rethinking of human emancipation and humanism through keynote presentations, creative conversations, panel discussions, artist talks as well as a series of bespoke workshops. The participants will seek to find common ground to build a shared sustainable future. New perspectives will emerge on reimagining tomorrow as old ways of thinking become obsolete.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman — DCT Abu Dhabi, commented: “DCT Abu Dhabi is proud to reconvene our local and international partners spanning culture, design, technology and more to the seventh edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, to continue to build on the progress we have made in identifying how culture can affect positive change. Within the setting of the Saadiyat Cultural District, together we are exploring the theme of ‘Culture for Humanity and Beyond’, pursuing new perspectives on the power of creative and artistic endeavours at a time of unprecedented technological change.”

Rita Aoun, Executive Director of the Culture Sector — DCT Abu Dhabi, commented: “Culture Summit Abu Dhabi brings together cultural leaders, policymakers, and creative visionaries to engage in critical discussions that shape the future of cultural policy and the creative industries. The theme ‘Culture for Humanity and Beyond’ reflects the DCT culture sector mandate that not only preserves and promotes culture but actively harnesses its power to drive progress, foster understanding, and create new possibilities for the future. As part of the Sector role to develop a thriving cultural and creative ecosystem, we are committed to creating platforms that translate dialogue into action, strengthening cultural exchange and supporting sustainable growth in the region and beyond.”

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi will feature a diverse array of sessions throughout the three days.

This includes keynotes by Mo Gawdat, Author and Former Chief Business Officer at Google X, Susan Buck-Morss, Philosopher and Scholar; Professor Iyad Rahwan, Director of Machine Learning at Max Planck Institute for Human Development; Sir William Sargent, chair of Framestore; Glenn D. Lowry, The David Rockefeller Director at MoMA, and Koyo Kouoh, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz MOCAA.

There will also be an exceptional series of Creative Conversations featuring insightful discussions with award-winning creatives such as Thomas Heatherwick, Designer; Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer; Refik Anadol, Visual Artist and Ralph Nauta, Artist; Ayoung Kim, Visual Artist; as well as in-depth conversations between Philanthropist Maja Hoffmann and Architect Hashim Sarkis; and Sir John Akomfrah, Film Director, with Writer and Director Awan Amkpa, Thebe Magugu, Designer and Mariam Issoufou, Architect.

A series of sessions will discuss AI’s growing influence on creativity and the digital world. These include ‘AI Revolution: Redefining Creativity in the Age of Machines’; ‘The Rise of AI in Creative Industries’; ‘Should Governments Regulate AI to Compensate the Creative Industries?’; ‘ The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cinema’; ‘The Ownership Dilemma: Safeguarding Music in a Digital-First World’; ‘Tuning in to the Future: Music, AI, and Learning’; and ‘Transmission by Avatar: From Oral to Digital Knowledge’.

Attendees can also look forward to sessions exploring culture as a force for good. Topics covered will include ‘Turning Green: What Happens When Cultural Leaders Take Action for the Planet’; ‘Culture as a Public Good: From Policy to Action’; and ‘A Horizon in Motion. Cultural Anticipation. Planetary Affection. Sharing the World’.

On the opening day, a panel discussion will be held on ‘Bridging the Cultural Gap: The Role of Culture in Shaping Global Governance’, reflecting the subtheme of the day, ‘Reshaping the cultural landscape’. Speakers of the panel include Jenny Shipley, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Iveta Radičová, Former Prime Minister of Slovakia and Cassam Uteem, Former President of Mauritius and. The panel will discuss the importance of including culture in multilateral processes and the strategies for integrating cultural dimensions into UN-related frameworks, ahead of major culture-related events such as MONDIACULT 2025.

Following the success of the first MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue hosted at Culture Summit last year, the Summit will welcome its second edition of ‘MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue | The Culture of Humanity in the Digital Era’, a two-part discussion focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on culture and human creativity, and culture and peace for a sustainable future, respectively bringing together over 10 ministers of culture from across the globe. Another key cultural policy session of the Summit is a panel discussion on ‘Advancing the Objectives of the UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education’, focusing on the day’s subtheme, New frames to redefine Culture for Humanity and Beyond’. This panel follows the ‘World Conference on Culture and Arts Education’, an international gathering held by DCT Abu Dhabi and UNESCO from February 13-15 last year that welcomed more than 190 ministers of education and ministers of culture from around the world to discuss a global framework for culture and arts education.

Further enriching the programme are other key sessions, including ‘A Conversation: About Jazz, Humanity and Beyond’ with Herbie Hancock, trailblazing jazz musician & UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and John Ridding, jazz enthusiast, Journalist & CEO, Financial Times; ‘Creative Expression at a Time of Disruption’, moderated by Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National, with speakers including the Head of Dubai Opera, Paolo Petrocelli and Award-Winning Designer, Lama Hourani, and a panel co-organised with the UAE Ministry of Culture on ‘From Ruins to Resilience: A New Era of Heritage Rehabilitation’. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discover the creative practices of many renowned artists in an exceptional Creative Talks series, including in particular Wael Al Awar, Architect, Abdalla Almulla, Architect, Alia AlShamsi, Poet and Artist, Omar Al Gurg, Designer, Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Artist, Yolanda Castaño, Writer, and Andrea Cote, Writer among others.

The event’s global partners include UNESCO, The Economist Impact, the Design Museum, Google, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, and Recording Academy. Additional partners include Image Nation Abu Dhabi, International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), Cultural Foundation, The National, Club de Madrid, Abrahamic Family House, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), Institut Français, Institut du Monde Arabe, Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, TeamLab, Maktaba, House of Artisans, and Herbie Hancock Jazz Institute.

Several key partners expressed their views on the upcoming Summit.  

Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, said: “From heritage to creativity, culture is an expression of humanity that connects us through time. This year’s theme challenges us to examine how technology has transformed this age-old relationship. UNESCO calls on participants to harness the power of culture towards a sustainable, human-centred future.” 

Tim Marlow, Director and Chief Executive, The Design Museum, London, commented: “The Design Museum is delighted to be part of the Culture Summit and this year will stage a series of talks and discussions that look to the design of a future that is more than human.”

Nacho Floristan, Director Generative AI Solutions Architecture, EMEA/APAC, Google, said: “We’re excited to participate in the Culture Summit 2025, reflecting on how genAI is transforming our society and how we discover, leverage and create culture going forward.”

Harvey Mason jr, CEO at Recording Academy, added: “Culture has the power to unite, inspire, and drive humanity forward. At Culture Summit 2025, we’re excited to explore how music and creativity shape our future – amplifying voices, fostering innovation, and connecting people across borders and generations.”

Panos A. Panay, President, Recording Academy, said: “As we gather for Culture Summit 2025, we’re at a fascinating intersection where culture and humanity collide with unprecedented technological disruption. I’m excited to explore how music and the arts are evolving beyond traditional boundaries, becoming powerful catalysts that shape our future while deepening our connection to what makes us human in this quickly changing world.”

Dr. Mariët Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, said: “The Guggenheim has always been an incubator of the future, providing a platform for artists and catalyzing conversations to explore the important questions of the day. We are delighted to return to the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi and focus our creative imagination for this iteration on the ways art, AI and other generative technologies are shaping new frontiers of cultural expression and production.”

Kenneth Cukier, Deputy Executive Editor, The Economist commented: “As AI eats the world, vaunting culture is vital – an expression of our human values and shared destiny. Economist Impact is honoured to be programming part of the annual Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, celebrating the power of narrative to shape our identities for progress and purpose.”

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi is an annual global forum that brings international leaders from the cultural and creative industries to explore ways in which culture can transform societies and communities worldwide. The forum reflects DCT Abu Dhabi’s commitment to preserving, protecting, and promoting Abu Dhabi’s rich cultural heritage while fostering creativity and innovation to build a more inclusive and sustainable global cultural future.

For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and abudhabiculture.ae

 

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, 2024
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, 2024

Beatbot’s “World of H2O” Pop-Up Tour Brings Luxury Pool Tech Coast-to-Coast

MIAMI, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beatbot, the pioneer behind the world’s most advanced pool-cleaning robots, today unveiled its 2025 “World of H2O” Pop-Up Tour”, an immersive showcase of its award-winning products across the U.S. The tour, running from April 18 through July, will stop at select retail locations, starting at Miami’s Aventura Mall. 

Beatbot Pop-Up Store Opens at Miami’s Aventura Mall from April 18 to May 11.
Beatbot Pop-Up Store Opens at Miami’s Aventura Mall from April 18 to May 11.

At each pop-up, guests can demo Beatbot’s AquaSense 2 Series, featuring the flagship AquaSense 2 Ultra—the world’s first AI-powered 5-in-1 pool cleaner. With HybridSense AI Mapping, precision sensors, and a sleek, high-end design, these robots set a new standard for smart pool care. Every detail reflects Beatbot’s dedication to intelligent innovation, blending premium materials with effortless functionality—so that users get stunning aesthetics and unmatched performance。

“Our pop-ups are a physical expression of Beatbot’s design philosophy,” said York Guo, CMO of Beatbot. “We’ve crafted an experience that mirrors the sophistication of our robots—transforming pool maintenance into something luxurious, intuitive, and visually striking. From advanced AI to handpicked materials, every element is designed to elevate outdoor living and deliver an experience of intelligence and elegance.”

Visitors can test the latest products and receive an exclusive offering onsite! The tour invites design enthusiasts, tech lovers, and homeowners to explore the future of luxury outdoor living. For more information, visit  Beatbot.com and Beatbot’s official Amazon store .

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About Beatbot

Beatbot is a technology brand redefining smart pool care and is dedicated to the global robotization of swimming pool environments. Founded by industry experts with over 10 years of experience in leading home robotics companies, the company is growing rapidly, with offices in multiple countries and a strong R&D team, taking up 70% of the workforce. Pioneering core technologies like brushless water pumps, AUV spatial locomotion, sonar laser SLAM, and space mapping navigation algorithms, Beatbot has secured numerous patents and pioneered industry-first innovations. The company currently holds over 221 patents (granted and under application), including 128 patents for inventions.

Media Contact: 

Caroline Lam
carolinelam@beatbot.com

 

Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II Officially Opens: AI, Fashion, and Technology Reshape the New Landscape of Global Sourcing

HONG KONG, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The second phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from April 18 to 21. The four-day event combines four major trade shows: the Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Lifestyle, and Home & Kitchen shows. With the theme “Forecasting Future Markets, Leading New Procurement Trends,” the exhibition is dedicated to create a comprehensive commercial ecosystem that integrates trend insights, product sourcing, and connections with premium suppliers. More than 2,000 export-oriented companies are participating, showcasing an astounding 150,000 innovative products. Attendees can explore a variety of cutting-edge items, including mobile devices, smart wearables, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) technology, smart home solutions, personal healthcare products, and pet supplies. With a diverse range of product offerings designed to distinguish themselves in a competitive market, the event serves as a valuable resource for professional buyers seeking forward-thinking procurement strategies.

Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II includes:

  • Global Sources Mobile Electronics
  • Global Sources Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances
  • Global Sources Lifestyle
  • Global Sources Home & Kitchen

John Kao, Vice President of Hong Kong Shows & Overseas Shows at Global Sources, stated that the exhibition is not just a pivotal opportunity for innovation in the global sourcing ecosystem; it also serves as an essential platform for businesses looking to enter new markets and showcase their competitive advantages. To assist exhibitors in navigating global trade barriers and expanding into diverse markets, the event will provide valuable support for buyers seeking to develop precise risk management strategies and tackle import challenges. The exhibition plans to enhance its offerings through on-site events, summits, and matching services.

Moreover, the integration of online and offline (O2O) services will be strengthened by leveraging the extensive data and cutting-edge AI technology available on the Global Sources website (globalsources.com). These efforts aim to promote the sustained and stable development of global trade.

Differentiated Products Lead New Global Sourcing Ecosystem

Against the backdrop of a complex global trade environment and increasingly fierce market competition, enterprises’ overseas expansion models are transitioning from “passively adapting to rules” to “actively creating demand.” By breaking through the challenges of product homogenization through technological innovation and emotional connections, businesses are seizing differentiated market opportunities. John Kao points out: “The core logic of exhibitors’ global expansion lies in effectively responding to external environmental uncertainties through market diversification strategies and building brand irreplaceability through product differentiation strategies. It’s important to emphasize that while cutting-edge technologies like AI are powerful tools to help enterprises break through market access barriers, the key to forming sustainable competitive advantages lies in having a comprehensive perspective and deeply integrating elements such as technology, scenarios, emotions, and design, rather than simply relying on technological feature stacking.”

1. AI+ Impact on the Industry: Differentiation Becomes the “Core Engine”

AI has achieved deep application in the show, becoming the core driving force for industry innovation. Many exhibitor use AI as their foundational technological logic, breaking the boundaries between traditional hardware and scenarios to build diversified application scenarios covering AI smart wearables, AI glasses, AI translation earphones, AI health management devices, AI PCs, and AI projectors. AI is previewing unlimited possibilities for future living through a dual-track model of “technology popularization + scenario verticalization.” Among them, Creek Wearable, focusing on user demand prediction, showcases smart wearable devices with built-in large language models like DeepSeek and ChatGPT that analyze user behavior in real-time to provide health alerts and schedule planning, upgrading smart hardware from “passive response” to “proactive service”; Chasinglight, with its “lightweight body + strong cloud” design concept, introduces AI Bluetooth earphones that connect directly to large language models like DeepSeek through mobile apps for status synchronization and convenient interaction; ZWEAR focuses on vertical application scenarios, launching AI smart glasses with an open-ear design, integrating AI simultaneous translation, meeting recording, real-time photography, and all-day smart broadcasting functions, effectively addressing information processing needs in cross-border meetings and business travel, redefining mobile office efficiency.

2. Integration of Technology and Fashion: New Brands’ Breakthrough Pathways

As global market competition intensifies and traditional track growth space becomes limited, some emerging export brand exhibitors are targeting Generation Z consumers’ dual demands for “personalized expression” and “technological experience.” Emerging brands are integrating fresh elements such as IP, trendy co-branding, DIY design, and fashion aesthetics based on innovative technology to strengthen products’ emotional value and market differentiation, opening new growth channels. Yoose razors feature powerful high-speed silent motors combined with lightweight portability and all-metal body design, elevating daily grooming into a fashionable ritual for male consumers, targeting global urban elite consumer groups. DOOGEE focuses on “fashionable cool technology,” creating rugged yet stylish rugged phone that precisely target differentiated needs of personalized consumer groups. Petsuper showcases smart cat litter boxes integrating automatic cleaning, deodorizing, sand replenishment, and packaging functions, meeting high efficiency demands in pet care scenarios while seamlessly integrating into modern living spaces through fashionable design, enhancing both aesthetics and practicality of pet care products.

3. Leading Companies Reinforce Advantages: Industry Leaders Drive Upgrade Through Self-Innovation

At the second phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, many industry leaders are actively consolidating technological advantages and continuing technological innovation to lead industry transformation and upgrading. They are no longer satisfied with existing market positions but are proactively exploring new technology applications to meet consumers’ increasingly elevated demands, further consolidating their irreplaceable positions in the global market and driving comprehensive innovation in the global procurement ecosystem.

Taking HTC as an example, as a pioneer in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), the company has once again partnered with Global Sources Hong Kong shows to launch the “XR Experience Zone,” showcasing its latest breakthroughs in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as eye tracking, automatic pupillary distance adjustment, and full-color see-through capability, HTC provides immersive mixed reality experiences. Visitor can personally try multiple popular VR experience contents on-site, including “Kayak VR: Mirage,” “The Blu,” “Dead Second,” and “Notre-Dame de Paris,” directly feeling the impact brought by technological innovation. Additionally, HTC is also exhibiting its latest VIVE Mars camera tracking solution at the show, exploring new possibilities for virtual reality content creation. This solution provides precise tracking capabilities, allowing image producers to integrate real-world camera movements with virtual environments in real-time, significantly enhancing the user experience of image production.

Global Sources Innovation Awards: Promotes Industry Innovation with Dual Awards

The Global Sources Innovation Awards ceremony kicks off during the first day of the show. The second phase Innovation Awards mainly cover products in mobile electronics, smart home, security and home appliances, and quality living areas, aiming to recognize outstanding achievements in electronic product design, innovation, and quality, reflecting current technology development trends and future potential. It brings together top judges from industry associations, tech media, standards organizations to spotlight leaders in electronics innovation, ensuring the authority and fairness of the evaluation. Additionally, Global Sources Hong Kong shows have first partnered with the prestigious European Product Design Award (EPDA)™ to launch the “Best Product Design Award,” honoring products that stand out in creativity and design brilliance. The European Product Design Award (EPDA) evaluation criteria emphasize not only product aesthetics, user experience, and innovation, but also product functionality and performance, sustainability, market and social impact, as well as industry standards and specifications, ensuring that winning products achieve excellence in design, technology, environmental protection, and social responsibility. This award ceremony encourages companies to enhance their R&D and innovation capabilities while elevating the high-end image of award-winning electronic products, expanding brand influence, and promoting healthy and rapid development of the electronics industry.

Laurent Devos, CEO of the European Product Design Award (EPDA), stated, “The European Product Design Award (EPDA) is honored to collaborate with Global Sources to jointly launch the ‘Best Product Design Award’ at the exhibition. This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to discovering and recognizing outstanding design and innovation achievements globally.”

Global Sources Summit: Comprehensive Analysis of Cutting-Edge Trends and Business Opportunities

The Global Sources Summit held during the exhibition focuses on the theme “Tech-Enabled Strategies for an Era of Change” highlighting frontier areas such as AI, smart home, cross-border e-commerce, and green technology. The summit invited industry experts from various fields including SHOPLINE, eBay, Nielsen IQ, IoT Hong Kong (IOTHK), Philippine Trade & Investment Center-Hong Kong , Habits Bangkok, SGS, Guangzhou C&T, and others to engage in in-depth exchanges and practical experience sharing on topics such as “Beauty, Health, and Home E-commerce,” ” Chinese Brands to Go Global,” “Smart Home and Emerging Markets,” “AIoT Convergence,” “Philippines-Hong Kong Trade Opportunities,” “Interactive Design for Home Appliances,” “Green Technology Design for Mobile Electronic Products,” and “Pet Product Safety and Regulations.” John Kao emphasized: “This summit closely aligns with market trends and focuses on key issues. The practical sharing from experts will help enterprises accurately grasp trends and seize business opportunities. In the current era of technology-led transformation, enterprises need to keep pace and seek breakthroughs through innovation.”

Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from April 18 to 21. The four-day event combines four major trade shows: the Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Lifestyle, and Home & Kitchen shows.
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase II opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from April 18 to 21. The four-day event combines four major trade shows: the Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Lifestyle, and Home & Kitchen shows.

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Declaration on longevity and precision medicine launched at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week

  • Establishing actionable frameworks to advance precision medicine and longevity science
  • The declaration highlights the impact longevity and precision medicine can have on supporting healthy communities, and engages leaders to work towards actionable solutions, drive consensus among global peers, and invest in long-term solutions
  • It brings together leading healthcare and academic institutions to redefine and improve health outcomes while aligning on key global healthcare priorities

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking ‘Declaration on Longevity and Precision Medicine’ was launched at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW), marking a historic milestone in the quest to transform healthcare delivery and research worldwide.

Declaration on longevity and precision medicine launched at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week
Declaration on longevity and precision medicine launched at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week

As the first initiative of its kind, and developed in collaboration with leading international health organisations, academic institutions, and industry pioneers, the declaration establishes key principles to accelerate the advancement of precision medicine and longevity science.

Speaking at the launch, H.E. Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) stated: “Healthy populations lead to healthy communities, stronger social cohesion, and fuels economic growth. This declaration unites global leaders to harness emerging technologies responsibly and deliver the benefits of precision medicine to all. Because health knows no boundaries, we are working together towards actionable and long-term solutions.”

Developed in collaboration with experts worldwide, the declaration aims to drive the adoption of personalised care and promote research into extending healthy lifespans. It highlights the urgency of addressing the widening healthspan-lifespan gap, which currently stands at nearly a decade globally.  

The declaration comes at a critical time as the World Health Organization projects the global population aged 60 and older will double to 2.1 billion by 2050. Concurrently, the precision medicine market is expected to grow from $81 billion in 2023 to over $175 billion by 2030.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly emerging as a regional and global leader in the longevity market, driven by pioneering regulatory frameworks, investments in precision medicine, and groundbreaking initiatives such as the world’s first licensed Healthy Longevity Medicine Centre.  From $19 billion in 2020, the UAE’s longevity market is estimated to reach $32 billion by 2026.

The declaration outlines bold commitments to advance longevity science, artificial intelligence (AI), driven diagnostics, and personalised therapeutics. It sets forth six key pillars: advancing research and innovation, enhancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing, investing in education and workforce development, advocating for supportive policy and regulation, upholding ethics and responsible practices and engaging the public about longevity research and its implications for health and society.

Signatories who convened at ADGHW to formalise their commitment which was led by DoH included, M42, Masdar City, PureHealth, Illumina, NYU Abu Dhabi, University of Pennsylvania, Aldar, Children’s National Hospital, Burjeel, Children Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD).

PwC Middle East, a strategic partner in the initiative, highlighted the global significance of this declaration in advancing global healthcare priorities.  Lina Shadid, Health Industries Leader, PwC Middle East stated: “The declaration on longevity and precision medicine provides a global blueprint for integrating AI, genomics, and precision healthcare into mainstream medical practice and within the health ecosystem, to accelerate the adoption of life-changing medical innovations worldwide.

The declaration reflects Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of health through knowledge-sharing, investment in research, and the integration of emerging technologies. By convening global experts and institutions, DoH is ushering a new era of precision medicine —one that prioritises personalised and preventative care, and enhances quality of life for populations worldwide.

Governments, health organisations and relevant stakeholders worldwide are encouraged to sign this declaration. For more information, please visit: https://www.adghw.com/

ADGHW is a major government initiative from DoH and serves as a platform for innovation and collaboration under the theme ‘Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being.’ It places a strong emphasis on community-driven health and well-being, with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. 

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