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THE Mining Investment Event – Quebec City, June 3-5, 2025 Announces 2025 Participants, Welcomes New & Returning Sponsors

Special Participant Government of Québec
Platinum Sponsors Agnico Eagle, Laurentian Bank Securities, National Bank Financial Markets
Student Sponsor Glencore Canada
Gold Sponsors AtkinsRéalis, IBK Capital Corp, VRIFY
Silver Sponsors Atrium Research, CAUR Technologies, Crux Investor, CSE, First Phosphate, Gold Telegraph, Mi3 Financial, PearTree Financial, STIFEL, The Northern Miner, TMX Group
Sustainable Sponsor Osisko Gold Royalties
Copper Sponsors Alliance Advisors, Brooks & Nelson, Cassels, CDPQ, Centre des congrès de Québec, INFOR Financial, Out of the Box Capital
Media & Partners BTV, Canadian Mining Magazine, CEO.CA, Ellis Martin Report, Invercio, Kitco, MarketOne, Mining Discovery, Mining.com, Mining Hub, Mining IR, Newsfile, The Prospector, VID Media Incorporated


Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – February 12, 2025) – THE Mining Investment Event (“THE Event“), Canada’s Only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference, is pleased to announce new and returning participating sponsors and issuers joining us in Quebec City, June 3-5, 2025.

“In 2024, THE Event hosted several large-cap issuers and senior sponsors, demonstrating its global nature and establishing itself as one of the must-attend conferences for qualified companies. Participants from across the industry-issuers, related companies, and investors-came together to engage in high-level networking events and intimate one-on-one meetings, fostering valuable discussions and connections,” remarked Joanne Jobin, CEO & Founder.

“We are thrilled to announce that over 100 international issuers have already confirmed their participation in THE Event 2025. With new issuers and sponsors joining our ranks daily, we are poised for another remarkable year of growth. We welcome our newest sponsors: Agnico Eagle, AtkinsRéalis, VRIFY, CAUR Technologies and the Gold Telegraph. Additionally, I am delighted to share that Glencore Canada will again support THE Student Sponsorship Program, now recognized as one of North America’s most comprehensive fully funded conference initiatives for students.”

THE Participating Companies
*1×1’s only ^^Mi3 ExplorCo Lounge #Coreshack Participant ~Industry Invitee/Corp. Dev.

1911 Gold Mining*
TSX-V: AUMB
E2Gold Inc.^^
TSX-V: ETU; OTCQB ETUGF
Lithium Royalty Corp.
TSX: LIRC; OTCQX: LITRF
Resouro Strategic Metals*
TSX-V: RSM.
Abcourt Mines Inc.*
TSX-V: ABI; OTCQB: ABMBF
Emperor Metals Inc. ^^
CSE: AUOZ; OTCQB: EMAUF
Magna Mining Inc.
TSX-V: NICU; OTCQB: MGMNF
Sayona Mining Ltd.
ASX: SYA; OTCQB: SYAXF
Abitibi Metals Corp#
CSE: AMQ; OTCQB: AMQFF
Equity Metals Corporation*
TSX-V: EQTY; OTCQB: EQMEF
Major Drilling Group Int’l.*
TSX: MDI
Scandium Canada Ltd.*
TSX-V: SCD; OTCQB: SCDCF
Abra Silver Resource Corp.
TXS-V: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF
Exiro Minerals Corp.*
Private
Mandalay Resources Corp
TSX:MND; OTCQB: MNDJF
Silver One Resources Inc.
TSX-V: SVE, OTCQX: SLVRF
Adyton Resources Corp.
TSX-V: ADY
Exploits Discovery Corp.*
CSE: NFLD; OTCQB: NFLDF
Maple Gold Mines Ltd.
TSX:-V: MGM; OTCQB: MGMLF
Silver X Mining Corp.*
TSX-V: AGX; OTCQB: AGXPF
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM
Firefly Metals Ltd.
ASX: FFM
Maritime Resources Corp.
TSX-V: MAE
Sirios Resources Inc.*
TSX-V: SOI; OTCQB: SIREF
Amex Exploration Inc.
TSX-V: AMX; OTCQX: AMXEF
Fireweed Metals Corp
TSX-V: FWZ; OTCQX: FWEDF
Max Resource Corp.
TSX-V: MAX
Standard Uranium Limited*
TSX-V: STND; OTCQB: STTDF
Andean Precious Metals
TSX-V: APM
First Mining Gold Corp.
TSX: FF; OTCQX: FFMGF
Midland Exploration Inc.*
TSX-V: MD
Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp*
TSX-V: PGE; OCTQB: PGEZF
Angus Gold Inc~
TSX-V: GUS; OTCQB: ANGVF
First Phosphate Corp.#
CSE: PHOS: OTCQB: FRSPF
Mineros S.A.
TSX: MSA
Strategic Resources Inc.
TSX-V:SR
Apollo Silver Corp
TSX-V: APGO; OTCQB: APGOF
FPX Nickel Corp.
TSX-V: FPX; OTCQB: FPOCF
Mines D’or Orbec Inc.^^
TSX-V: BLUE
Red Pine Exploration*
TSX-V: RPX: OTCQB: RDEXF
Arizona Metals Corp.
TSX: AMC; OTCQX:AZMCF
Glencore Canada
LSE: GLEN; JSE: GLN
New Gold Inc.
TSX: NGD: NYSE: NGD
Strikepoint Gold Inc.^^
TSX-V: SKP; OTCQB: STKXF
Atha Energy Corp.
TSX-V: SASK; OTCQB: SASKF
Go Metals Corp.^^
CSE: GOCO
Niobay Metals Inc.^^#
TSX-V: NBY; OTCQB: NBYCF
Summit Royalty Corp.*
Private
Aurania Resources Ltd.*
TSX-V: ARU; OTCQB: AUIAF
Gold Royalty Corp.
NYSE: GROY
Nuvau Minerals Corp.*
TSX-V: NMC
Temas Resources Corp.^^
CSE: TMAS; OTCQB: TMASF
Avanti Gold Corp.*
CSE: AGC
Golden Cariboo Resources ^^
CSE: GCC; OTCQB: GCCFF
Opus One Gold Corporation^^
TSX-V: OOR
Troilus Gold Corp.
TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF
Brunswick Exploration Inc.#
TSX-V: BRW; OTCQB: BRWXF
Grid Metals Corp.^^
TSX-V: GRDM; OTCQB: MSMGF
Orogen Royalties Inc.
TSX-V: OGN; OTCQB: OGNRF
Tronic Metals*
Private
Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
TSX-V: BNKR ; OTCQB: BHLL
Harfang Exploration Inc.^^
TSX-V: HAR
Orvana Minerals Corp.*
TSX:ORV
Unigold Inc.*
TSX-V:UGD: OTCQX: UGDIF
Calibre Mining Corp.
TSX: CXB; OCTQX: CXBMF
i80 Gold Corp.
TSX: IAU; NYSE: IAUX
Osisko Development Corp.
TSX-V: ODV; NYSE: ODV
Valkea Resources Corp.*
TSX-V: OZ
Canterra Minerals Corp*
TSX-V: CTM; OTCQX: CTMCF
IAMGOLD Corporation
TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.
TSX: OR; NYSE: OR
Vior Inc.
TSX-V: VIO; OTCQB: VIORF
Collective Mining Ltd.
TSX: CNL; NYSE: CNL
Integra Resources Corp.
TSX-V: ITR; NYSE: ITRG
Osisko Metals Incorporated#
TSX-V: OM; OTCQX: OMZNF
Vizsla Silver Corp.
TSX-V: VZLA; NYSE: VZLA
Cygnus Metals Limited
TSX-V: CYG
Juno Corp.*
Private
Patriot Battery Metals Inc.
TSX:PMET; ASX:PMT; OTCQX:PMETF
Wallbridge Mining Company
TSX: WM; OTCQX: WLBMF
CUPANI Metals Corporation*
CSE: CUPA
Kenorland Minerals Ltd.
TSX-V: KLD; OTCQX: KLDCF
Peloton Minerals Corporation*
CSE: PMC; OTCQB: PMCCF
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
TSX: WDO; OTCQX: WDOFF
Dolly Varden Silver Corp
TSX-V: DV; OTCQX: DOLLF
Kirkland Lake Discoveries*
TSX-V: KLDC
Perseverance Metals*
Private
West Red Lake Gold Mines
TSX-V: WRLG; OTCQB: WRLGF
Dryden Gold Corp.*#
TSX-V: DRY; OCTQB: DRYGF
Kuya Silver Corporation*
CSE: KUYA; OTCQB: KUYAF
Power Nickel Inc.
TSX-V: PNPN; OTCQB:PNPNF
Western Alaska Minerals Corp*
TSX-V: WAM
Dumont Nickel
Private
Lavras Gold Corp.
TSX-V: LGC; OTCQB: LGCFF
Q2 Metals Corp.#
TSX-V:QTWO; OTCQB:QUEXF
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
TSX:WPM; NYSE:WPM
Dynasty Gold Corp*#
TSX-V: DYG
Li-FT Power Ltd.
TSX-V:LIFT: OTCQX:LIFFF
Quimbaya Gold Inc. ^^
CSE: QIM; OTCQB; QIMFG
XXIX Metal Corp.*
TSX:V: XXIX; OTCQB: QCCUF
Radisson Mining Resources
TSX-V: RDS; OTCQB: RMRDF
Yukon Metals Corp.*
CSE: YMC: OTCQB: YMMCF

THE MINING INVESTMENT EVENT – AGENDA FORMAT
Centre des congrès de Québec | Quebec Convention Centre
Corporate Presentations, Private Investor One-on-One Meetings & Networking Events

Mon. June 2
Early Registration
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
– CAUR Technologies Welcome Event – Badges & Beers; – Loggia, Quebec Convention Centre
– Pre-registration and live entertainment with The Tremors
DAY I – Tues. June 3
Producers, Royalty Co’s
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
– Company Presentations, Keynote Speakers/Panels & Scheduled 1×1 Meetings
– 6:30 pm – Midnight – THE Sponsors Gala Networking Event & Casino – THE Juneuary Lounge
DAY II – Wed. June 4
Critical & Transition Metals
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
– Company Presentations, Keynote Speakers/Panels & Scheduled 1×1 Meetings
– 6:00 – 7:30 pm – THE Sponsors Cocktail Networking Event – THE Juneuary Lounge
– 9:00 pm – Midnight – THE AtkinsRéalis After Dark Event – Hilton Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
DAY III – Thurs. June 5
Explorers & Developers
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Company Presentations, Keynote Speakers/Panels & Scheduled 1×1 Meetings
– 4:00 pm – Adieu Cocktails – Loggia, Quebec Convention Centre

THE Event is invitation only – Interested investors & issuers, please go here:
https://www.themininginvestmentevent.com/register or contact Jennifer Choi, jchoi@irinc.ca

THE Mining Investment Event-Canada’s Only Tier I Global Mining Investment Conference© is held annually in Québec City, Canada. It is independently sponsored and designed to facilitate privately arranged meetings between mining companies, international investors, and various mining government authorities. The conference provides a platform to hear from some of the most influential thought leaders in the sector.

THE Event is committed to promoting diversity, equality, and sustainability in the mining industry through education and innovation through its unique Student Sponsorship and SHE-Co Initiatives.

Joanne Jobin
CEO & Founder
IR.INC & VID Media
jjobin@irinc.ca
Jennifer Choi
Vice President, Operations
IR.INC & VID Media
jchoi@irinc.ca
Brhett Booker
Associate
IR.INC & VID Media
bbooker@irinc.ca
Sydney Schuch
Associate
IR.INC & VID Media
sydney@irinc.ca

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Vance Video AI Unveils Enhanced Version 1.0.0.1 with Upgraded Models and Accelerated Conversion Speeds

HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VanceAI Technology, a leader in artificial intelligence solutions, is excited to update Video AI, a professional AI Video Enhancer software designed to elevate video editing to new heights. With cutting-edge AI capabilities, Video AI transforms how creators and professionals enhance, upscale, and refine their video projects, delivering unparalleled quality and efficiency.

Innovative Features of Video AI
Revolutionary Speed and Efficiency

Video AI is engineered with advanced algorithms that significantly accelerate video processing, allowing users to achieve superior results in record time. Whether you’re a content creator, filmmaker, or hobbyist, this AI Video Enhancer ensures that professional-quality outputs are achievable without delays.

AI Video Upscaler: Achieve Stunning Visuals

The AI Video Upscaler leverages VanceAI’s proprietary deep learning technology to produce videos with remarkable clarity and vibrant colors. By capturing every detail with precision, it transforms footage into professional-grade visual experiences, ideal for high-resolution displays.

Advanced Video Denoising Technology

The Video Denoiser effectively removes unwanted noise and grain from videos, restoring clarity and detail to degraded or low-light footage. This feature ensures that older recordings and challenging scenes are polished to perfection, offering smooth playback and professional-quality results.

Continuous Breakthroughs of Video AI
New AI Model: Specialized Enhancement for Different Use Purposes

The latest update introduces a dedicated anime model, tailored specifically for anime video enthusiasts. Also, AI Video Stabilizer uses special AI models, far beyond traditional stabilizers. It enhances character details and background elements, delivering lifelike realism and maintaining the original style even at high magnification.

This innovation sets Video AI apart as a premium solution for preserving the artistic integrity of anime while enhancing visual quality.

SDR to HDR Conversion: A Leap in Visual Enhancement

The HDR10 conversion model represents a significant leap in video enhancement technology. By delivering stable, flicker-free performance, this feature elevates standard dynamic range (SDR) videos to high dynamic range (HDR) quality. Handles complex lighting and high-motion scenes effortlessly with AI Frame Rate Converter, ensuring a seamless and visually stunning experience.

About VanceAI Technology

Founded in 2020, VanceAI Technology has emerged as a pioneer in AI-driven solutions for video and image enhancement. The company is committed to empowering creators, businesses, and individuals by offering state-of-the-art tools that simplify workflows, enhance efficiency, and inspire creativity.

With a mission to empower creators and businesses alike, VanceAI continues to lead the industry in developing accessible, cutting-edge solutions.

Contact Information
Vance Video AI Official Website: https://vance.ai/
JP: https://ja.vance.ai/
DE: https://de.vance.ai/

Melco leads with the most Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces its achievements in the newly released 2025 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), further excelling this year in its lead among integrated resorts in Asia and topping the competition across all of Macau. With three new FTG Five-Star awards granted to Melco across the Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories, including for Studio City’s Epic Tower, The Spa at Epic Tower and Altira Macau’s Aurora restaurant, the Company has attained the most Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia with a record total of 107 stars.

Melco leads with the most FTG Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia
Melco leads with the most FTG Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco, said, “It is an honor to be recognized once again by FTG. We are thrilled to receive three new Five-Star awards across our hotels, restaurants and spas this year, highlighting our dedication to creating integrated resorts that offer superlative design, operation and guest experience. We are excited to welcome new and returning guests at our properties in Asia and Europe in the year ahead, as we continue to and enhance our luxury hospitality and entertainment offerings across Melco’s portfolio.”

The 19 Five-Star awards presented to Melco properties and facilities in 2025 FTG include:

Hotels Restaurants Spas
Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau Morpheus Spa, City of Dreams Macau
Nüwa, City of Dreams Macau Yí, Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau Nüwa Spa, City of Dreams Macau
Star Tower, Studio City Jade Dragon, Nüwa, City of Dreams Macau The Spa at Epic Tower, Studio City *
Epic Tower, Studio City * Pearl Dragon, Studio City Zensa Spa, Studio City
Altira Macau Aurora, Altira Macau * Altira Spa, Altira Macau
Nüwa, City of Dreams Manila Tenmasa, Altira Macau Nüwa Spa, City of Dreams Manila
Ying, Altira Macau

* New FTG Five-Star award winner

Hashtag: #melco #forbestravelguide #fivestar





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

About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus (). The Company also continues to operate three satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). For more information about the Company, please visit .

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

/C O R R E C T I O N — Appier/

In the news release, Appier Acquires AdCreative.ai in Strategic Move to Lead Generative AI-Powered Advertising and Marketing Innovation, issued 12-Feb-2025 by Appier over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the acquisition hasn’t been completed. Complete, corrected release follows:

Appier Announces Acquisition Agreement with AdCreative.ai to Lead Generative AI-Powered Advertising and Marketing Innovation

TAIPEI, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appier (TSE: 4180), the AI-powered SaaS leader in Advertising Technology(AdTech) and Marketing Technology(MarTech), has announced an acquisition agreement with AdCreative.ai, a Paris-based innovator in Generative AI-driven creative automation and optimization, for a total of 38.7 million USD, including a 27.3 million USD base. Announced on February 12, this will mark Appier’s fifth major acquisition since its first in 2018. The move is set to accelerate Appier’s Generative AI product portfolio, expand its business footprint, and reshape the future of digital advertising and marketing. 

Appier enters into agreement to acquire France-based AdCreative.ai for $38.7 million(including a $27.3 million base), accelerating Generative AI-driven advertising and marketing innovation. Left: Chih-Han Yu, CEO of Appier; Right: Alexandre Leciel, CEO of AdCreative.ai.
Appier enters into agreement to acquire France-based AdCreative.ai for $38.7 million(including a $27.3 million base), accelerating Generative AI-driven advertising and marketing innovation. Left: Chih-Han Yu, CEO of Appier; Right: Alexandre Leciel, CEO of AdCreative.ai.

“As we scale aggressively on a global level, this acquisition strengthens our product portfolio, accelerates our Generative AI advancements, and reinforces our data moat. It also expands our market reach and enhances overall gross margins,” said Chih-Han Yu, CEO and Co-founder of Appier. “With Appier’s leadership in APAC and rapid market penetration in the US, combined with AdCreative.ai’s strategic market position in Europe, we believe this move will further complete our AI map, driving the growth of Appier’s ROI-driven AI marketing solutions across global markets.”

With this move, Appier strengthens its ability to deliver cutting-edge Generative AI-powered solutions, providing businesses with enhanced performance and cost efficiencies across the entire advertising lifecycle—from creative generation to performance optimization. The acquisition will reinforce Appier’s first-mover advantage in the market and empowers its clients to unlock new growth opportunities in AI-driven advertising and marketing, particularly in dynamic sectors like eCommerce, gaming, and consumer goods. 

“Joining forces with Appier, a company with over a decade of expertise in AI and advertising, is a thrilling milestone for AdCreative.ai. Their proven track record and innovation in AI-driven marketing align perfectly with our mission to redefine ad creative efficiency and performance,” said Alexandre Leciel, CEO of AdCreative.ai.

As a global AI company, this acquisition also brings valuable talent to Appier and drives innovation across the organization.

Prior to AdCreative.ai (2025), Appier’s strategic acquisitions — QGraph (2018, India), Emotion Intelligence (2019, Japan), BotBonnie (2021, Taiwan), and Woopra (2022, USA) — have played a key role in strengthening its full-funnel solutions and expanding its capabilities in AI-driven advertising and marketing technology for growth.

Transaction Details: The transaction is expected to close on March 4, with no material impact on Appier’s consolidated financial results for FY24.

【About Appier】

Appier is a global AI-native SaaS company that empowers businesses to create value with cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Guided by the vision of “Making AI Easy by Making Software Intelligent,” our mission is to help businesses turn AI into ROI.

Founded in 2012, Appier is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market (Ticker: 4180) and operates in 17+ cities worldwide, enabling over 1,800 leading companies to enhance marketing performance with the latest AI technology. As AI enablers for our customers in the AI Era, Appier delivers innovative solutions that drive measurable results.

Appier’s innovative offering spans three main areas: Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud. Each cloud serves as a pillar for Appier, featuring core and supporting products powered by Appier’s advanced AI technology, including generative AI (GenAI).

【About AdCreative.ai】

AdCreative.ai, based in Paris, France, is a leading AI-driven platform revolutionizing how businesses create advertising and marketing assets. By combining proprietary AI models, advanced technology, and a user-centric approach, AdCreative.ai empowers brands to generate high-performing ad creatives that deliver measurable ROI.

Founded in 2021 and trusted by global brands like Snapchat, Pernod Ricard, Reckitt, BNP Paribas and Chopard, the platform merges cutting-edge AI technology with advertising expertise to shape the industry’s future, making campaigns faster, smarter, and more impactful. As a trusted partner in the AI era, AdCreative.ai offers innovative tools like Creative Insights, AI Video Ad Generation, and Stock Image Creation, enabling businesses to scale with precision and achieve creative excellence in their campaigns.

Celebrating The Power of Partnerships: Who’s Leading the Next Wave of Retail Commerce?

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the e-commerce landscape grows ever more crowded, capturing and retaining customers’ attention has become even more challenging. Winning customers is no longer about competing on price alone — it’s about crafting unique products, building distinctive brands, and connecting with consumers on a deeper level. As e-commerce continues to surge, businesses must navigate fierce competition and find strategies that truly set them apart.

In this interconnected world, isolated efforts are no longer enough. Success now depends on collaboration — between brands, technology, and ecosystems. Tapping into the power of partnerships has become the key to unlocking innovation and driving localized growth in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape.

From Product Creators to Ecosystem Builders

Today’s merchants are no longer just sellers — they’ve become architects of a global business ecosystem. While traditional commerce platforms still matter, the rise of independent online stores has unlocked new opportunities for brands to connect with customers on their own terms.

This evolution brings its own set of challenges, from inventory management to marketing, payments, and fulfillment. One company that is addressing these issues head-on is Shoplazza, a global leader in retail commerce technology. By combining cutting-edge technology with a strong partner ecosystem, Shoplazza enables merchants to streamline operations and focus on what truly matters: building distinctive brands and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

In line with this vision, Shoplazza hosts its annual Shoplazza Awards to celebrate merchants who leverage their brand strength and customer insights to successfully expand into both cross-border and local markets. The awards also spotlight exceptional partners recognized for their technical innovation, deep understanding of merchant needs, and close collaboration with the platform. The 2024 winners, announced recently, exemplify how collaboration fuels success and reshapes the future of commerce.

Empowering Brands to Forge Deeper Consumer Connections

A strong brand is essential for online businesses to succeed, as is the ability to forge meaningful connections with consumers. Achieving this requires a deep understanding of customer needs, a focus on brand building, and strong platform support. The 2024 Shoplazza Awards highlighted merchants who excelled in these areas.

One such company is MUJOSH, a fashion eyewear brand that used Shoplazza’s omnichannel solutions to integrate its online and offline operations. This collaboration resulted in simplifying the customer journey, which in turn drove brand loyalty. Similarly, ICOICE, a DTC fast-fashion lens brand, customized platform features to introduce a subscription model and enhance its sustainability-focused image, ultimately boosting retention and brand value.

Meanwhile, Vitamin World, a 47-year-old health and wellness brand, partnered with Shoplazza to overcome system integration challenges, resulting in an impressive 247.3% year-over-year GMV growth during Black Friday 2024. This success is setting a high bar for what traditional businesses can achieve when they embrace digital solutions.

These brands are an example of how consumer-centric strategies, supported by Shoplazza’s tailored solutions, are driving success in today’s competitive market. Through this partnership, they’re not only building lasting connections with customers but also achieving sustained growth and setting new industry standards.

Partners Driving Ecosystem Innovation

Teaming up with strategic partners expands the capabilities of any platform or solution, providing sellers with a wider array of tools and expertise. By collaborating with key industry players, platforms can help merchants streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation within their own business ecosystems. These partnerships create a synergistic effect, where the combined value of each player exceeds the sum of its individual contributions, helping businesses scale more effectively and stay ahead of the competition.

With a robust partner ecosystem, Shoplazza provides sellers with the tools and solutions they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. By collaborating with a diverse range of partners, the platform offers merchants access to resources that drive success and innovation. For example, PlumSpace, an app development company, introduced over 40 tools on the Shoplazza App Store in 2024, offering solutions that streamline operations, from traffic analysis to marketing automation. This enables merchants to optimize their workflows and focus on scaling their businesses.

Similarly, Narivex, a global digital marketing platform, brought localized expertise to streamline TikTok onboarding, fueling growth for global brands looking to tap into emerging markets. Meanwhile, payment leaders like Mastercard and Payoneer launched innovative solutions that simplified payment processes, boosted conversion rates, and optimized cross-border transactions, further enhancing the merchant experience. 

These partners not only contributed cutting-edge technologies but also exemplified the power of collaboration with Shoplazza, reinforcing how strong partnerships can propel innovation and create greater value for merchants. 

Collaboration at the Heart of Growth

The synergy between merchants, technology providers, and platforms highlights the strength of an interconnected ecosystem. By aligning merchant needs with partner expertise, businesses can foster collaboration, enabling everyone to thrive. Shoplazza is a prime example of how a platform can leverage its partnerships to help merchants overcome the challenges they face, fostering innovation and accelerating growth. As the retail commerce landscape continues to evolve, strategic partnerships will be key to unlocking new opportunities and shaping the future of global commerce.

About Shoplazza: 

Founded in 2017, Shoplazza strives to simplify how retailers and online sellers connect with consumers. Today, Shoplazza leads the industry with its robust omnichannel platform, empowering retailers to reach customers wherever they shop—whether in-store, online, or through social commerce. To learn more about Shoplazza, visit shoplazza.com. 

JX Luxventure Group Unveils ‘LuxGent’: A DeepSeek type Proprietary AI Chat Agent

HAIKOU, China, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JX Luxventure Group Inc. (Nasdaq: JXG) (the “Company”), a company in the wholesale trade sector specializing in duty-free and cross-border consumer goods, as well as  providing integrated solutions in wholesale trade, including logistics, supply chain management, and technology solutions to support the efficient distribution of tourism-related products, today announced the launch of ‘LuxGent,’ its proprietary AI-based DeepSeek type chat agent designed to revolutionize customer interactions within its technology products and solutions.

LuxGent leverages advanced artificial intelligence technologies to provide users with intelligent, personalized assistance. By analyzing extensive user behavior data, LuxGent offers tailored product recommendations, efficient self-service order management, and responsive customer support, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.

“The introduction of LuxGent marks a significant milestone in our commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into our services,” stated Ms. Sun “Ice” Lei, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “It will bring a more personalized and efficient experience to our end users.”

About JX Luxventure Group Inc.

Headquartered in Haikou, China, JX Luxventure Group Inc. is a company in the wholesale trade sector specializing in duty-free and cross-border consumer goods, as well as  providing integrated solutions in wholesale trade, including logistics, supply chain management, and technology solutions to support the efficient distribution of tourism-related products.  To learn more about the Company, please visit its corporate website at https://www.jxluxventure.com/en/

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DeepSeek Forecasts Major Boom in Yiwu After 2025 Chinese New Year Market Opening

YIWU, China, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On February 9, the 12th day of the Lunar New Year, Yiwu International Trade City marked the grand opening after 2025 Chinese new year, warmly welcoming global business leaders. In preparation for the occasion, 75,000 merchants at Yiwu International Trade City have meticulously curated an array of popular new products, ready to be unveiled for international visitors from around the world.

Yiwu International Trade City Opening Celebrations
Yiwu International Trade City Opening Celebrations

Based on its monitoring data, DeepSeek summarized that on the first day of the market opening, offline visitor traffic surpassed 235,000, reflecting a 2.6% year-on-year increase. Leaders from the Jinhua Municipal Party Committee and Government, the Yiwu Municipal Party Committee and Government visited the market to express their support for the development of the “World Supermarket.” Their presence included distributing Spring Festival couplets, “Fu” characters, and red envelopes to merchants. The opening celebrations reached a global audience through Chinagoods, the official online platform of Yiwu Commodities City, which livestreamed the event and offered digital red envelopes and blessings. The broadcast garnered significant international attention, attracting 1.558 million views and interactions worldwide.

Most merchants saw a strong start to the year. Cai Peifen, a toy merchant in District 1, remarked, “A new toy we just launched sold over 100 cartons on the opening day.” Ma Beiya, a wig merchant in District 3, shared, “Even while I was celebrating the New Year back home, overseas customers were already reaching out and placing orders online—there was no downtime during the Spring Festival.”Similarly, He Lihong, a packaging industry merchant in District 2, noted that their packaging factory remained fully operational throughout the holiday, busy fulfilling orders.

This year, foreign buyers have arrived at the Yiwu market earlier and in greater numbers than ever before. Anas Sabouni, a buyer from Syria, shared, “Before the market opened, I took a trip to Shanghai and Hangzhou to immerse myself in the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. As soon as the market opened today, I returned to make my purchases. I mainly focus on toys and perfumes. Last year, I bought around 500 containers, and this year, I plan to purchase even more!”

A strong start is rooted in past achievements. During the 2025 Spring Festival, the “Yiwu Treasure Year” initiative, jointly launched by the Yiwu Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism and Zhejiang China Commodities City Group, delivered impressive results. According to monitoring data from DeepSeek, during the “Yiwu Treasure Year” event, daily visitor traffic at Yiwu International Trade City peaked at over 300,000, a 10%-15% increase compared to 2024. The estimated transaction volume is expected to exceed 50 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of more than 20%, driven largely by global buyers stocking up and the recovery of domestic consumption.

Chinese New Year product purchases on the Chinagoods platform have surged by 26% year-on-year. In celebration of the Year of the Snake in 2025, the Yiwu market has introduced a series of snake-themed products, including cultural and creative gifts, decorations, and more, with estimated sales expected to exceed 5 billion yuan. Additionally, products incorporating traditional Chinese cultural elements, such as hanfu and intangible cultural heritage crafts, have become popular favorites among both domestic and international buyers.

Foreign friends, regardless of age or background, have shown a deep appreciation for Chinese New Year products and traditions. This was vividly showcased in the micro-musical video named “A Chinese New Year Across the Seas”, released the day before Chinese New Year’s Eve in 2025. Produced by Zhejiang China Commodities City Group, the musical authentically highlights how Chinese-made products reach global audiences through the Yiwu market. In the video, a Yiwu businesswoman uses the “Spring Festival Gift Box” from Yiwu Selection to send New Year goods to friends and family worldwide, symbolizing not just the joy of shared life moments but also the warmth of Chinese culture crossing oceans. The video brings to life the saying, “Yiwu brings the world the flavor of Chinese New Year.” Following its release, it received widespread praise and was shared by official media outlets.

As highlighted by international friends in the video, “Yiwu’s New Year is the most flavorful Chinese New Year.”

According to relevant data, during the 2025 Spring Festival, Yiwu attracted a total of 941,000 visitors, reflecting an 11.68% year-on-year increase. The number of overnight visitors reached 348,000, a 22.91% growth compared to the previous year. With China’s extension of visa-free stays to 240 hours for visitors from 54 countries and regions as of December 2024, Yiwu—a city with strong international appeal—looks set to seize new growth opportunities in the coming years.

It is worth noting that on February 6, just three days before the Yiwu market opening, the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Government held a high-level mobilization and deployment meeting in Yiwu to launch the deepening of Yiwu’s comprehensive international trade reforms and the development of the China-Europe Railway Express Hub. Key leaders attended the meeting, underscoring the need to focus on “capacity enhancement, reform breakthroughs, and model innovation” to advance the dual circulation strategy and contribute to the new development pattern. Yiwu International Trade City plays a pivotal role as the “vanguard” of these reforms and is expected to take on greater responsibilities, especially with the planned opening of Yiwu’s Sixth-Generation Market—the Global Digital Trade Center—in October 2025, which will introduce entirely new business operations.

Prior to this, the Chinagoods Yiwu Commodities City Annual Gala recognized the “Top 60 Yiwu Businesswomen” of 2024, forming the “Yiwu Businesswomen Show Team.” This group is ready to take the lead in welcoming global business partners for the 2025 Global Wealth Creation Season, set to launch on April 15.

It is evident that, driven by both economic trends and policy reforms, Yiwu’s market is primed for new growth opportunities in 2025. According to DeepSeek’s projections, Yiwu, renowned for its ability to “create something from nothing,” will not only remain a popular destination for county-level tourism but also emerge as a top choice for global entrepreneurship and wealth creation. With the latest round of international trade reforms and the surge of digital trade, Yiwu—this “land of opportunity”—holds immense business potential for the future.

Ericsson unveils new wave of radio, antenna, and RAN Connect products to advance high-performing programmable networks

  • Expands portfolio with seven new energy-efficient and high-performing Massive MIMO and Remote radios, Indoor 5G solutions, and new open fronthaul products called RAN Connect
  • The innovations will reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent, lower operational costs, and cut embodied carbon footprint by up to 50 percent, supporting more efficient network deployments.
  • The company is on track to offer 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks during 2025, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and future-proof network evolution.

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As telecoms industry engagement with high-performing programmable networks ramps up globally, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is meeting related future needs through a significant product portfolio boost.

Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, the company is introducing innovative new radios, antennas, and open fronthaul solutions called RAN Connect designed to empower communications service providers (CSPs).

With its enhanced portfolio, Ericsson is set to offer 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks during 2025, outpacing the competition. These products will make up more than two thirds of the company’s deliveries this year, providing CSPs with the programmability and future-proof network evolution necessary to stay ahead in the industry.

Programmability leverages Ericsson’s many-core architecture and extensive sleep modes within Ericsson Silicon to implement intents such as energy savings without compromising customer experience.

The portfolio enhancements are led by the flagship product, AIR 3266, a wide-band TDD (Time Division Duplexing) Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) radio with 400W output power in an ultra-slim design.

AIR 3266 boosts spectral efficiency and uplink performance, while reducing energy consumption by up to 30 percent and embodied carbon footprint by up to 50 percent. It is powered by the latest Ericsson Silicon and features 32-branch transceivers.

Ericsson is also introducing RAN Connect, a set of transformative, open fronthaul solutions that maximize scalability and efficiency. They allow CSPs to aggregate radio traffic, unlocking the full potential of modern RAN Compute capabilities, and reinforces Ericsson’s leadership in next-generation RAN evolution.

Key products include RAN Connect 6381, an all-outdoor solution supporting 600Gbps capacity with high scalability and efficiency; RAN Connect 6682, a high capacity fronthaul solution with up to 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) throughput, ideal for large-scale deployments; and RAN Connect 6681, a versatile 600Gbps indoor option optimized for a wide range of interface configurations.

Mårten Lerner, Head of Product Area Networks at Ericsson, says: “With 5G expected to carry 80 percent of total mobile data traffic by the end of 2030, we see an industry need for 5G equipment that strikes the perfect balance between superior performance, best-in-class TCO, and unmatched sustainability. The ultra-light radios simplify deployment, and the interleaved antennas optimize site usage by integrating multiple M-MIMO frequency bands.”

“With cutting-edge hardware designs, we are reducing costs and maximizing efficiency for our customers as they evolve their architectures to deliver high-performing programmable networks that cover all connectivity needs,” Lerner adds. “Sustainability is also central to every solution, leveraging energy-efficient designs, recyclable materials, and passive cooling to meet Net Zero targets. These advancements embody the artistry of network evolution.”

Next-generation radios

The portfolio is further enhanced with more radios, including:

  • AIR 3285: a dual-band FDD Massive MIMO radio that offers up to four times higher uplink capacity than traditional 4 transceiver solutions. Field measurement also shows that FDD M-MIMO supports offloading of TDD mid-band and FDD low-band, enhancing overall network performance. Weighing only 30kg, this radio is the lightest in its class, resulting in easier and less time-consuming installation. It reduces energy consumption by 30 percent and has a 40 percent smaller embodied carbon footprint. 
  • AIR 6494 and AIR 3265: AIR 6494 is a next-gen wideband TDD Massive MIMO radio with 64-branch wideband transceivers and 480W output power. It cuts energy use by up to 30 percent. The next-gen AIR 3265 is an ultra-light, ultra-slim 32-branch radio that offers high EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power), 25 percent energy savings, and 30 percent reduced embodied carbon. Both radios are powered by Ericsson Silicon. 
  • Radio 4451HP and Radio 4491: Advanced FDD radios that set new standards for performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Radio 4451HP is compact and wideband, reducing size, weight, and energy use by 20 percent, and cutting embodied carbon by 25 percent compared to its predecessor. Radio 4491 delivers 720W output power in a lightweight 30kg design, using 20 percent less energy and 40 percent less embodied carbon.

Ericsson is also introducing the following next-generation innovations:

  • Indoor Fusion Unit 8828: Enables gigabit speeds indoor 5G in one compact hardware solution for small and medium-size enterprises. The enhanced 8828 supports multiple operators, and offers double the coverage, extending up to 8,000 square meters (80,000 square feet), and can connect up to eight Radio Dots.
  • Interleaved Antenna 8001 and 8002: Combines low-band FDD with Massive MIMO TDD and FDD in a single antenna footprint for easy installation and reduced site rental costs, with upgradable interleaved passive antenna technology, full transparency, and modularity.
  • New Antenna System portfolio: Precisely engineered antennas to empower high-performing, energy-efficient networks. The new antennas enable superior coverage, 15 percent higher uplink throughput, and up to 29 percent reduced radio output power. The flagship Antenna 4818 achieves superior energy efficiency with electrical and beam efficiencies of up to 85 percent, combined with exceptional passive intermodulation (PIM) performance, enabling optimized FDD mid-band utilization, improved carrier aggregation, higher modulation and MIMO scheme use. It supports simplified and sustainable deployment thanks to best-in-class wind load, 37 percent lighter weight and 42 percent reduced embodied carbon footprint. 
  • Power D620: This programmable Smart DC (Direct Current) distribution system enables efficient remote management of DC power, significantly minimizing the need for on-site interventions. Its dynamic energy slicing capability prioritizes critical services, ensuring extended uptime during critical network events. Also, the zero-watt sleep feature eliminates energy usage during radio sleep intervals, optimizing overall RAN energy efficiency.

Mark Düsener, Chief Technology & Information Officer, Swisscom, says: “If we focus on delivering the right performance when needed and scaling it back when it is not, we can lower our total cost of ownership and strike the right balance. Thanks to Ericsson’s innovative products, we can optimize efficiency while meeting evolving demands. New use cases and devices will drive up energy consumption, making the infrastructure we build more important than ever.”

Salim Kouidri, SVP Access Network Technology, T-Mobile, says: “Ericsson’s latest line-up of radios, antennas and RAN Connect provides scalable platforms for enhanced network capabilities. As 5G Advanced becomes more integrated, these advancements will elevate the business and customer experience with a more responsive network built around enhanced services like network slicing, 6-carrier aggregation and L4S.”

Joe Madden, Founder and Chief Analyst, Mobile Experts, says: “Ericsson’s advancements in Silicon within an open, programmable network architecture is a tremendous step forward in efficiency and flexibility for the network. Keeping up with the yearly cadence of high-performance radios is not easy, but Ericsson has invested heavily to stay ahead of the innovation curve.”

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