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Qingdao Day, Shandong Week, China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan was grandly held

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Iqingdao.

Qingdao Day, Shandong Week, China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan was grandly held on July 31. With the theme of “Youthful Qingdao, Green Expo”, Qingdao Day displayed the promising prospect and unique charm of the city to the world. As a dynamic Ocean City, Qingdao has become one of the key platforms to demonstrate industrial strength and opening-up capacity in China.

China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

This grand event attracted over 100 special guests and over 10,000 visitors. Meanwhile, more than 30 Qingdao enterprises took part in economic and trade exchanges and went into potential partnerships, concerning local food, textile and apparel, new energy resources, high-end manufacturing, etc.

Qingdao Day is the epitome of Chinese exploration and achievements in green development, industrial upgrading and cultural inheritance. Moreover, it functions as a fresh impetus to future Sino-Japanese cooperation in economic, culture, ecology, etc. Further, Qingdao extended a sincere invitation to the world: Know Qingdao, visit Qingdao, and invest in Qingdao. Qingdao is looking forward to share development opportunities with the world, and create a bright future through joint effort.

 

Sowing Seeds of Progress: Jay and Marilyn Ng’s S$3.85M Gift Advances Social Mobility and Innovation at SMU

SINGAPORE, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A couple who once navigated their own university journeys on modest means is now sowing seeds of progress for the next generation. In celebration of their silver wedding anniversary, Mr Jay Ng and Mrs Marilyn Ng have made a generous S$3.85 million gift to Singapore Management University (SMU). Inspired by their own experiences and driven by gratitude, their giving reflects a heartfelt belief that financial circumstances should never stand in the way of talent or aspiration.

The gift supports a diverse set of initiatives aligned with SMU’s refreshed vision — to drive innovations, transcend boundaries, and transform lives. It reflects the University’s continued commitment to nurturing change agents, strengthening social mobility, and fostering entrepreneurship in Singapore and beyond.

A key highlight of the gift is the renaming of the Greenhouse at SMU Connexion as the Jay and Marilyn Ng Greenhouse: Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in recognition of the couple’s generous support for innovation and entrepreneurship. This refreshed, dynamic space will serve as a vibrant hub where students, alumni, and faculty come together to co-create with global changemakers, and catalyse bold ideas into ventures with real-world impact. Through a lively calendar of workshops, mixers, demo days and pitch nights, the Greenhouse brings people and possibilities together, fuelling a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Beyond innovation, the gift also uplifts individuals and communities through education and financial empowerment. It supports: 

  • Study Awards for students with demonstrated financial needs: Offered in perpetuity, the needs-based awards will support two undergraduates each year from SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business or School of Accountancy — ensuring that financial circumstances do not stand in the way of a quality education. 
  • Global Innovation Immersion Awards: Offered in perpetuity, this award enables students to immerse themselves in global start-up ecosystems, gaining first-hand exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship abroad. Each year, up to 12 students will benefit from this opportunity to broaden their perspectives and ignite new possibilities.
  • SMU Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Technology Club (SMU FinLIT Club): This support advances financial literacy and inclusion among young adults and other underserved communities, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions on saving, investing, borrowing, and more. In doing so, it nurtures a financially savvy community empowered by technology and driven by awareness.
  • Malaysian Scholarship: One outstanding Malaysian student will receive a full four-year scholarship — a one-off award that reinforces SMU’s commitment to regional talent development.

“Having come from humble beginnings, we know how a lack of financial resources can hold back talented individuals in achieving their dreams. We’re very grateful for the opportunities we had. We sincerely hope that our support will open doors for others, especially those from less privileged backgrounds, to pursue their dreams, and encourage our beneficiaries to correspondingly support others in the future,” the couple shared.

Empowering a More Equitable and Innovative Singapore

Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU, said the gift exemplifies the kind of purpose-led philanthropy that can help shape Singapore’s future.

“Rooted in their own experiences of financial hardship and a steadfast belief in the transformative power of education, Jay and Marilyn’s gift reflects their heartfelt desire to uplift others, unlock opportunities, and empower future generations of changemakers.”

The couple’s contribution comes at a time when Singapore is sharpening its focus on social mobility, digital transformation, and regional engagement — priorities that SMU also champions through its emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, entrepreneurship, and ASEAN impact. Their gift underscores how personal generosity, rooted in lived experience, can advance public good and spark lasting change.

About the Donors

Jay Ng Jen Wei (黄振伟) is the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategic Business Development for Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. He is a director of Vitol Group’s board and member of Vitol Group’s Executive Advisory Committee. Jay is also a member the Advisory Board of Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University.

Marilyn Tay Yue Koon(郑幼君)is the CEO and Managing Director AV Strategic Management Pte Ltd. Marilyn has extensive experience in audit, risk management and advisory services, having worked for various top companies like PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Keppel Corporation and OCBC Bank.

About SMU

A premier university in Asia, SMU is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises of eight schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law, School of Social Sciences, College of Integrative Studies, and College of Graduate Research Studies. SMU offers a wide range of bachelors’, masters’, and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high-impact, multi- and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU’s city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community. www.smu.edu.sg 

SMU celebrates its 25 years of meaningful impact this year, and remains committed to its vision of driving innovation, transcending boundaries and transforming lives.

Aphranel® shines in IMCAS China 2025 as Platinum Sponsor

SHANGHAI, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aphranel, China’s leading innovator of regenerative aesthetics medicine, recently made waves at IMCAS China 2025 with its 36㎡ platinum sponsorship booth, hosted a 60-minute scientific symposium and 30-minute live-case with its breakthrough product Aphranel® MagiCCrystal CaHA Filler.

IMCAS leadership including Congress Chair Prof. Cui Haiyan, IMCAS Paris Chairmen Dr. Cartier and Dr. Garson visited Aphranel, recognizing its significant contributions to global industry of regenerative aesthetics medicine. This high-profile exhibiting in IMCAS China, demonstrated the Aphranel’s growing influence on the advanced anti-aging solutions in the global market.


About Aphranel

Aphranel® is a high-profile medical aesthetics brand under Shanghai MOYOM Biotechnology, dedicated to advancing global aesthetics technology through cutting-edge biomaterial innovation.

Xsolla, In Collaboration With KRAFTON, Releases The “Abyss Of Dungeons” Web Shop To Fuel Direct-To-Player Growth

Abyss Of Dungeons Combines Medieval Dark Fantasy With Extraction-Style RPG Gameplay, Now Bolstered By A Global Web Shop Built In Partnership With Xsolla


LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2025 – Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces its latest collaboration with KRAFTON: a dedicated Web Shop for Abyss of Dungeons, the newest dark fantasy extraction Role-Playing Game (RPG) from Bluehole Studio.

Abyss of Dungeon
Abyss of Dungeon

In a treacherous medieval underworld, Abyss of Dungeons fuses high-stakes survival with immersive dungeon-crawling combat and player-driven progression. Currently available across select markets, including the US, Canada, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, and Mexico, the game has attracted a loyal community drawn to its blend of PvP and PvE gameplay, strategic class-based combat, and ever-present risk-reward mechanics.

To support KRAFTON’s community-first strategy, Xsolla delivered a custom-built Web Shop experience that enables players to purchase exclusive in-game content directly through a branded store outside traditional app stores.

Key features of Abyss of Dungeons include:

  • Medieval Fantasy Extraction RPG: Brave dungeon mazes filled with lethal monsters and rival adventurers while escaping the tightening grip of the Dark Swarm.
  • PvP and PvE Combat: Fight enemies and players alike for treasure, choose to hunt or risk being hunted.
  • Diverse Class System: Six unique classes, Fighter, Barbarian, Rogue, Ranger, Cleric, and Wizard, each with distinct skills and tactical roles.
  • Strategic Party Play: Form parties, battle through the darkness together, and pursue legendary loot.
  • Progressive Power Growth: Escape dungeons to level up, master new weapons, and become a dungeon legend.

“KRAFTON’s Abyss of Dungeons exemplifies what’s possible when you blend premium gameplay with a smart, phased launch strategy,” said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. “We’re proud to power their direct-to-player approach with our Web Shop and Partner Network solutions, helping them deliver exclusive content and activate influencers worldwide.”

To support KRAFTON’s strategic goals of community growth and marketing efficiency, Xsolla collaborated closely with the development team to build and deploy the Abyss of Dungeons Web Shop, which launched in select markets on June 11, 2025. This shop offers exclusive bundles and in-game currency while integrating seamlessly with KRAFTON’s existing systems without requiring months of additional engineering effort.

Highlights of the collaboration:

  • Fast Time-to-Market: Launched with Xsolla’s Web Shop template and support, minimizing development overhead.
  • Exclusive Storefront Content: Offers unique bundles to incentivize direct purchases.
  • Global Reach: Provides access to 1,000+ payment methods through Xsolla’s infrastructure.
  • Influencer Integration: Leverages the Xsolla Partner Network (XPN) to onboard local creators and amplify reach.

“Working with Xsolla allowed us to move quickly and strategically,” said KS Lee | VP, Head of Publishing Div. 4. “This Web Shop solution helped us create a scalable direct-to-player foundation, while the XPN creators brought authentic engagement from key markets. This partnership allowed us to grow while keeping control over our vision.”

Explore the Abyss of Dungeons Web Shop here: https://abyssofdungeons.krafton.com/en

Hashtag: #Xsolla

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a leading global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue, and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in London, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Raleigh, Tokyo, Montreal, and cities around the world.

Yalla Group Limited to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 11, 2025 Eastern Time

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2025 after the U.S. market closes on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Yalla Group Limited will hold a conference call on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, 4:00 AM Dubai Time on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, or 8:00 AM Beijing Time on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free: 

+1-888-317-6003

International:

+1-412-317-6061

United Arab Emirates Toll Free:

80-003-570-3598

Mainland China Toll Free:

400-120-6115

Hong Kong Toll Free: 

800-963-976

Access Code:

5144068

The replay will be accessible through August 18, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Access Code:

1658736

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com.

About Yalla Group Limited

Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenue in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users, WeMuslim, a product that supports Arabic users in observing their customs, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users.

For more information, please visit https://ir.yalla.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Yalla Group Limited
Investor Relations
Kerry Gao – IR Director
Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
Email: ir@yalla.com

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

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

Vipshop to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 14, 2025

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China (“Vipshop” or the “Company”), today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 14, 2025, before the US market open.

The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:30 am US Eastern Time, 7:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.

All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below.

Registration Link:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI2192d872e0794484950ff9361d783729

Once pre-registration has been completed, each participant will receive dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN via email. To join the conference, participants should use the dial-in details followed by the PIN code.

A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/q2wjofki. An archived webcast will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.vip.com.           

About Vipshop Holdings Limited

Vipshop Holdings Limited is a leading online discount retailer for brands in China. Vipshop offers high quality and popular branded products to consumers throughout China at a significant discount to retail prices. Since it was founded in August 2008, the Company has rapidly built a sizeable and growing base of customers and brand partners. For more information, please visit https://ir.vip.com/

Investor Relations Contact

Tel: +86 (20) 2233-0732
Email: IR@Vipshop.com

 

Kuaishou Technology to Report 2025 Second Quarter and Interim Financial Results on August 21, 2025

HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (“Kuaishou” or the “Company”; HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024), a leading content community and social platform, today announced that it will report its unaudited consolidated results for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2025, after the Hong Kong market closes on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

The Company’s management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM Beijing Time (7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.

Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:

Chinese Line (Mandarin):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10048379-hy76t5.html 

English Simultaneous Interpretation Line (listen-only mode):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10048376-gs71de.html

Participants can choose between the Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation options for pre-registration above. Please note that the English simultaneous interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing conference call dial-in details, event passcode, and a unique registrant ID. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

Additionally, live, and archived webcasts of the conference call, for both Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation, will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.kuaishou.com.

Replays of the conference call will be available until August 28, 2025 via the following dial-in details:

Dial-in Numbers

Mainland China:

400 1209 216

Hong Kong:

800 930 639

US/Canada:

1855 883 1031

Chinese conference ID:

10048379

English simultaneous interpretation conference ID: 

10048376

About Kuaishou

Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform in China and globally, committed to becoming the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou uses its technological backbone, powered by cutting-edge AI technology, to continuously drive innovation and product enhancements that enrich its service offerings and application scenarios, creating exceptional customer value. Through short videos and live streams on Kuaishou’s platform, users can share their lives, discover goods and services they need and showcase their talent. By partnering closely with content creators and businesses, Kuaishou provides technologies, products, and services that cater to diverse user needs across a broad spectrum of entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, local services, gaming, and much more. For more information, please visit https://ir.kuaishou.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Kuaishou Technology
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kuaishou.com

 

Oudomxay Cracks Down on Illegal Venues, Arrests 73 Sex Workers

Oudomxay Cracks Down on Illegal Venues, Arrests 73 Sex Workers
The arrested sex workers (photo credit: Lao Security News)

Oudomxay Provincial Police have arrested 73 sex workers during a large-scale operation targeting illegal establishments in Namo district.