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Tianlong Showcases Innovation at Prestigious International Biomedical Forum in Kazakhstan

KARAGANDA, Kazakhstan, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tianlong Science and Technology is honored to have been invited to speak at the “International Biomedical Forum: Researches and Innovations”, held on April 17–18, 2025, at Karaganda Medical University in Kazakhstan. In addition to presenting at the forum, the Tianlong team also conducted site visits and market research activities in Kazakhstan, further deepening engagement with the local healthcare community.


Co-organized by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Karaganda Medical University, this high-level event brought together leading voices from the global biomedical community to discuss cutting-edge research and emerging technologies shaping the future of healthcare.


Representing the innovation strength of our group, Jessica Wu, PhD in Biology and Product Manager of Tianlong, delivered a presentation titled “LigSeq Reagent Kits: Personalized Medication for Better Healthcare”. The presentation introduced our latest achievements in precision diagnostics, highlighting how LigSeq technology is supporting more individualized and effective treatment pathways.


We were also proud to share the stage with a distinguished lineup of international experts who offered deep insights into the latest biomedical breakthroughs. Among them were Prof. Luc van der Laan from Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and Prof. Florent Dumont of Paris-Saclay University. The forum also featured remarks from Mr. Xavier Le Torrivellec, Education Cooperation Attaché of the French Embassy in Kazakhstan, highlighting international collaboration in biomedical education and research.

The forum’s agenda reflected its global vision, covering key topics such as drug development, genomics and proteomics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the integration of big data in clinical decision-making. Our participation in this prestigious forum underscores Tianlong’s ongoing commitment to advancing global healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and expertise.


Following the successful presentation at the forum, the Tianlong team also visited local healthcare institutions and the Research and Production Center of Transfusion under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During these visits, our team held in-depth exchanges with local medical professionals, discussing current trends and needs in blood screening and transfusion safety.

The visit also included a focused market survey on Kazakhstan’s blood screening landscape, enabling our team to gain valuable insights into clinical workflows, diagnostic requirements, and regulatory practices in the country. These findings will serve as a crucial foundation for the future introduction and localization of Tianlong’s blood screening solutions.

By engaging directly with local professionals and understanding the Kazakhstani diagnostic market, Tianlong continues to lay the groundwork for meaningful contributions to public health initiatives in Central Asia.

About Tianlong

Tianlong Science and Technology, founded in 1997, is a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and molecular diagnostics. Together with our group company Shanghai Kehua Bio-engineering Co., Ltd. (KHB), we have established five core technology platforms — immunodiagnostics, biochemistry, molecular diagnostics, POCT, and mass spectrometry, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of instruments and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents — offering comprehensive solutions across a wide range of sectors, including clinical diagnostics, blood centers, disease control, veterinary epidemic prevention, and food safety.

For more information, please visit Tianlong’s official website and its LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter pages.

Tianlong Science and Technology

Shanghai Electric Forms Major Partnerships with Masdar and Mawarid for Renewable Energy Projects

The strategic partnership spans solar and wind energy, advancing the Middle East‘s transition to green energy.

SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) reached two milestone cooperation agreements in the Middle East in early April, signing a 2-gigawatt photovoltaic project agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy (“Masdar”) in Saudi Arabia and a comprehensive wind power cooperation agreement with Oman’s Mawarid Group. The agreements support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Oman Vision 2040 initiatives. They aim to advance the Middle East’s energy transformation through technology exports, localized manufacturing, and multi-sector collaboration.

The 2-gigawatt Sadawi photovoltaic project, developed in cooperation with Masdar, is Shanghai Electric’s largest solar EPC project globally. Spanning 40 square kilometers, it generates more than 6 billion kWh annually, meeting the electricity needs of 700,000 households and cutting carbon emissions by 3 million tons. The project leverages advanced photovoltaic technology to maximize Saudi Arabia’s abundant sunshine and is a key component of the country’s National Renewable Energy Program.

In Oman, Shanghai Electric’s partnership with Mawarid Group includes wind turbine supply, technology transfer, and localized factory design. The collaboration aims to harness Oman’s natural resources, create a local supply chain, and promote long-term economic growth.

“This is a new starting point for Shanghai Electric and Masdar to carry out comprehensive cooperation and an important milestone for Shanghai Electric to further establish itself in the Middle East’s new energy market,” said Wu Lei, Chairman of Shanghai Electric Group. “I hope both parties will work together to create a benchmark demonstration project and contribute more to the global energy transition.”

Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi commented, “Masdar attaches great importance to its partnership with Shanghai Electric and looks forward to further deepening cooperation with them in wind power, photovoltaics, energy storage, and other fields in the future to jointly promote the transformation of the global energy structure.”

Salim Al Aufi, Omani Minister of Energy and Minerals, praised Shanghai Electric’s technological expertise and innovation in wind power. He said the Omani government values its partnership with Shanghai Electric and sees the signing of the wind power project as an opportunity to expand cooperation. Al Aufi expressed the government’s eagerness to deepen collaboration in areas such as energy storage, hydrogen energy, and photovoltaics, aiming to jointly drive the transformation of Oman’s energy sector.

Wu Lei said, “The Omani government’s forward-looking Vision 2040 and Green Hydrogen Strategy align with Shanghai Electric’s strategic development goals. We are eager to use this project as an opportunity to integrate advanced technologies and high-quality products in the new energy sector with Oman’s resource strengths and market potential. Through technology licensing and localized supply chain development, we aim to drive the implementation of more high-quality projects, contribute to Oman’s energy transformation, and help shape a new chapter in China-Arab energy cooperation.”

The strategic significance and industrial value of the agreements are substantial. The wind power project in Oman is expected to advance the country’s transition from traditional energy sources to diversified clean energy, including wind and hydrogen, while also deepening China-Arab technical cooperation. Meanwhile, the photovoltaic project in Saudi Arabia directly supports the kingdom’s efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, contribute to economic diversification, and establish a foundation for Shanghai Electric’s broader expansion in the Middle East’s solar energy market.

The dual collaboration in the Middle East showcases Shanghai Electric’s technology-driven, localized approach, reinforcing its status as a global leader in renewable energy through its expertise and innovation in wind and solar power.

For more information, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/.

MEXC Exchange Report Shows Airdrops Resulting in Up to 35% New User Registrations

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report released by MEXC, a leading global crypto exchange, indicates that airdrop campaigns account for approximately one-third of new user registrations during peak months. The numbers showcase the effectiveness of airdrops as a marketing instrument that crypto projects can leverage to attract new audiences and bootstrap engagement. The report also highlights the importance of ongoing structural shifts taking place in the industry across regions, as well as user motivation swings.

MEXC Exchange Report Shows Airdrops Resulting in Up to 35% New User Registrations
MEXC Exchange Report Shows Airdrops Resulting in Up to 35% New User Registrations

Key Takeaways:

  • Peak user acquisition rates driven by airdrops reach up to 35% in certain months.
  • User behavior is influencing airdrop campaign participation through deeper mobile penetration and the involvement of gamification mechanisms.
  • 76% of users who sign up via airdrop campaigns remain on the platform, with 18% becoming active traders and 58% trading occasionally.
  • The CIS region leads in terms of involvement at 67%, followed by Southeast Asia at 51%, and South Asia at 32%.
  • Airdrops are evolving into a means of financial inclusion, in addition to acting as an effective marketing instrument.

MEXC analyzed user behavior during airdrop campaigns and identified a significant shift in the audience. While regions with low levels of access to banking services previously served as the main source of airdrop participants, the latest report indicates that new channels of user onboarding are ousting the trend. Gamification and Tap-to-Earn games in mobile-based Telegram channels are taking center stage as key registration sources for users with no previous experience in crypto. For instance, games like Hamster Kombat attracted over 70 million users, other notable examples of similar grade being Notcoin and Yescoin.

According to the data compiled as a result of the research, users who received their first airdrop tokens demonstrated varying degrees of continued involvement in the crypto industry. As many as 18% maintained active trading patterns and delved deeper into crypto services, 58% traded occasionally, while 24% were one-off users, withdrawing their funds without further engagement in trading. The users who evolve into active traders showcase an average daily trading volume above $58,000, with select ones achieving $31 million.

Regional segmentation of the users attracted via airdrops shows that the CIS is in a leading position, with 67% of the total, followed by Southeast Asia at 51%, and South Asia with 32%. The results of the analysis correlate with low levels of access to banking services in the given regions. They also align with data provided by Chainalysis, which positioned India, Vietnam, and the Philippines as the countries in Asia with the highest rates of crypto adoption, driven by low levels of banking services access and rapid spread of internet coverage in rural areas.

The limited financial inclusion of the countries in the indicated regions into the international banking system paves the way for cryptocurrencies to act as alternative means of payment both abroad and within domestic economies. Users participating in airdrops either withdraw them to fiat or use them for their needs. Pakistan and the Philippines are leading in this regard.

The report released by MEXC highlights the prominent role airdrops are occupying in the evolving crypto landscape, transforming from a marketing action into a separate instrument for user engagement. The ability to attract 35% new user registrations via airdrops in select regions like the CIS and Asia is a powerful factor acting in favor of using the given approach to expanding the crypto industry and advancing its maturity.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 36 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

For more information, visit: MEXC Official Website | X Telegram | How to Sign Up on MEXC

Ultima Markets Plants First Roots for Ultima Impact Foundation Through Regional Reforestation Efforts

SINGAPORE, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ultima Markets has unveiled the Ultima Impact Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established to lead the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability and social impact.

Ultima Impact Foundation supports reforestation efforts in Malaysia
Ultima Impact Foundation supports reforestation efforts in Malaysia

Ultima Impact is rooted in the belief that business can be a force for good—bridging purpose and impact to create measurable, lasting change for individuals, communities, and the planet. 

As a first step, Ultima Impact recently concluded a tree and mangrove replanting initiative in Southeast Asia. In partnership with local communities and environmental groups, the foundation supported restoration efforts across parts of Malaysia and Thailand. The initiative brought together over 60 volunteers from across the region. While modest in scale, this marks the beginning of a longer-term focus on ecological restoration, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Jean Philippe, Director of Ultima Impact Foundation and Board Advisor for Sustainability at Ultima Markets, shared: “At Ultima Impact, we believe sustainability is more than just an idea—it is a responsibility. Deforestation continues to threaten ecosystems and displace communities, but through efforts like this, we are taking action to restore what has been lost.”

The launch comes at a time when environmental restoration has never been more important. Since 1996, the world has lost over 5,200 square kilometres of mangroves—about 83 football fields every day. Though the pace of loss has slowed, the impact continues to threaten coastlines and biodiversity.

Tree cover is also shrinking. Over the past 2 decades, the world gained forests equal in size to Peru, but lost even more—an area over four times the size of the UK. It is a sobering reminder that helping nature heal must be part of any long-term plan.

Ultima Impact will continue to grow its programmes in the months ahead, with corporate social responsibility initiatives planned in education, innovation, and community development. The foundation remains committed to working hand-in-hand with partners on the ground, guided by strong governance and driven by a vision for sustainable, inclusive impact.

Jean Philippe added, “We are grateful to all the volunteers, organisers, and partners who have made this effort possible. Your dedication shows that when we work together, meaningful change is possible.”

For more information, please visit Ultima Impact Foundation. https://www.ultimafoundation.org/

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets is a licensed multi-asset broker offering access to over 250 CFD instruments, including Forex, Commodities, Indices, and Shares. The platform serves traders in 170+ countries and regions, with a focus on reliable execution and client-first service.

Ultima Markets has earned accolades like Best Affiliates Brokerage at the Global Forex Awards and Best APAC CFD Broker at Traders Fair 2024.

As the first CFD broker in the United Nations Global Compact, it champions sustainability and ethical finance.

Ultima Markets is a member of The Financial Commission , it offers eligible clients insurance protection up to US$1,000,000 per account via Willis Towers Watson

To learn more about Ultima Markets, please visit our website, Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Ultima Impact Foundation volunteers replant mangrove saplings in Thailand.
Ultima Impact Foundation volunteers replant mangrove saplings in Thailand.

Yatsen Filed 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

GUANGZHOU, China, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yatsen Holding Limited (“Yatsen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced that the Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 22, 2025.

The annual report is available on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.yatsenglobal.com and on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/. The Company will provide hard copies of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon written request. Requests should be directed to Investor Relations Department, Yatsen Holding Limited, Floor 39, Poly Development Plaza, No. 832 Yue Jiang Zhong Road Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510335, People’s Republic of China.

About Yatsen Holding Limited

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the mission of creating an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom and EANTiM. The Company’s flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the leading color cosmetics brands in China in terms of retail sales value. The Company primarily reaches and engages with customers directly both online and offline, with expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.

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

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Yatsen Holding Limited
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@yatsenglobal.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: yatsen@thepiacentegroup.com 

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: yatsen@thepiacentegroup.com 

 

Gaotu Techedu Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) (“Gaotu” or the “Company”), a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China, today filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.gaotu.cn/.

The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to Investor Relations Department, Gaotu Techedu Inc., 5F, Gientech Building, 17 East Zone, 10 Xibeiwang East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People’s Republic of China.

About Gaotu Techedu Inc.

Gaotu is a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China. The Company offers learning services and educational content & digitalized learning products. Gaotu adopts an online live large-class format to deliver its courses, which the Company believes is the most effective and scalable model to disseminate scarce high-quality teaching resources to aspiring students in China. Big data analytics permeates every aspect of the Company’s business and facilitates the application of the latest technology to improve teaching delivery, student learning experience, and operational efficiency.

For further information, please contact:

Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@gaotu.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1 212 481-2050
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 10 6508-0677
Email: Gaotu@tpg-ir.com

Phra Man Buddha Now Open for Merit-Making Activities at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang

Phra Man Procession at Xieng Thong Temple. (Photo: Tourism Luang Prabang)

Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang has officially opened the Ho Phra Man shrine, inviting locals and tourists to pay their respects to the sacred Phra Man Buddha statue as part of the annual Lao New Year (Pi Mai) tradition.

Cost and Performance Advantages of Replacing HBase with TencentDB TDSQL TDStore Engine in Historical Data Scenarios

SHENZHEN, China, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HBase has long been a preferred solution for large-scale data storage due to its scalability, high availability, and cost-effectiveness on commodity hardware. However, evolving business demands—such as the need for structured data management, real-time analytics, and cost optimization—have exposed limitations in HBase’s functionality. TencentDB TDSQL  (TDStore Engine) addresses these gaps with a NewSQL architecture, offering MySQL 8.0 compatibility, cloud-native elasticity, and advanced compression, making it a superior alternative for historical data storage.

Key Limitations of HBase

  1. Operational Complexity: HBase’s reliance on multiple components (e.g., Hadoop ecosystem tools) complicates deployment and maintenance. Declining community support further exacerbates these challenges.
  2. Lack of Secondary Indexes: Queries require sequential access to index and primary tables, increasing latency (e.g., 150 ms average query time).
  3. Transactional Constraints: HBase only guarantees single-row atomicity, complicating consistency between primary and index tables.
  4. High Disaster Recovery Costs: Dual-cluster setups (5–6 replicas) for cross-AZ redundancy inflate storage costs.
  5. Compression Limitations: Default Snappy compression offers suboptimal efficiency, while upgrading to ZSTD risks instability.

Advantages of TDSQL TDStore Engine

  1. Cost Efficiency
    a.   Storage Optimization: TDStore’s LZ4+ZSTD compression achieves a 47% reduction in single-replica storage size compared to HBase’s Snappy. Combined with reduced replica requirements (one TDStore cluster replaces dual HBase clusters), overall costs drop significantly.
    b.   Native Compression: Transparent data compression minimizes storage footprints without compromising query performance.
  2. Performance Improvements
    a.   Latency Reduction: By eliminating redundant query steps (e.g., secondary index lookups), TDStore cuts average query latency from 150 ms to 37 ms.
    b.   High Throughput: A multi-master architecture supports horizontal scaling, handling millions of QPS for real-time transactions.
  3. Enhanced Data Governance
    a.   Structured Schema: Unlike HBase’s schema-less KV design, TDStore enforces predefined columns and data types, preventing invalid data ingestion and reducing post-validation efforts.
    b.   Unified SQL Access: Native MySQL compatibility simplifies integration with existing systems, avoiding middleware like Phoenix.
  4. Operational Simplicity
    a.   Cloud-Native Elasticity: Containerized management enables seamless scaling and upgrades without downtime.
    b.   Online DDL Support: Schema changes (e.g., adding columns or indexes) execute natively without external tools, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Case Study: Tencent Financial Services

In a payment records system, migrating from HBase to TDStore reduced storage costs by 47% and query latency by 75%. The elimination of dual-cluster redundancy and streamlined SQL access further enhanced operational efficiency.

Conclusion

TencentDB TDSQL TDStore Engine demonstrates clear superiority over HBase in historical data scenarios, balancing cost, performance, and manageability. Its cloud-native design, MySQL compatibility, and advanced compression align with modern requirements for scalable, low-latency data management. As Tencent continues refining TDStore, it aims to solidify its role in enterprise-grade data solutions.

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