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Bitget x AB Carnival: Share 235,502,000 $AB Worth $3.5 Million

SINGAPORE, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate the listing of $AB, Bitget (bitget.com) and AB DAO have launched the PoolX & CandyBomb dual airdrop event, rewarding BGB, BTC, ETH holders as well as deposit and trading participants. Tens of thousands of users will have the chance to win a total of 235,502,000 $AB, valued at over $3.5 million.

Event 1: PoolX – Stake BTC, ETH, and BGB to Earn AB Rewards
Total Prize Pool: 165,607,000 AB
Eligible Assets for Staking: BTC, ETH, BGB
Details & Participation: https://x.com/bitgetglobal/status/1896502057533837423 

Event 2: CandyBomb – Deposit & Trade $AB to Earn Airdrop Rewards
Total Prize Pool: 69,895,000 AB
How to Participate: Deposit or trade $AB to qualify for the airdrop
Details & Participation: https://x.com/bitgetglobal/status/1896504574053429395 

Click the links above to participate or share this airdrop event and invite more users to join the AB DAO ecosystem.

Singapore Probes Final Destination of Possible Nvidia Chip Servers

This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek and Nvidia logos on screens in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, on January 27, 2025. Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state's interior minister said on March 3, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT / CHINA OUT / CHINA OUT
This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek and Nvidia logos on screens in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, on January 27, 2025. Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state's interior minister said on March 3, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT / CHINA OUT / CHINA OUT

Singapore, Singapore

AFP – Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States (US) to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state’s interior minister said Monday.

The US is cracking down on exports of advanced semiconductors to China, seeking to retain a competitive edge over the technology. 

But Bloomberg News reported in late January that US officials were probing whether DeepSeek bought advanced Nvidia semiconductors through third parties in Singapore, skirting Washington’s restrictions.

Shanmugam, who is also the law minister, said the route of the chips emerged in the course of an investigation of three men charged last week with fraud by making false representations.

Local media have linked their cases to the alleged movement of Nvidia chips from Singapore to be used by Chinese AI firm DeepSeek.

“Essentially, the case relates to servers with chips embedded in them coming into Singapore, and then from Singapore, they went to Malaysia,” Shanmugam said.

The servers were supplied to Singapore-based companies by US firms Dell and Super Micro, according to Shanmugam.

“The question is whether Malaysia was a final destination or from Malaysia it went to somewhere else, which we do not know for certain at this point,” he said. “But we assessed that there may have been false representation on the final destination of the servers.”

He said Singapore had asked both the US and Malaysia for more information.

Pressed about links to Nvidia, Shanmugam said, “We assessed that the servers may contain Nvidia chips. I think that’s the highest I can put it at, at this point.”

In January, DeepSeek released its R1 chatbot, shaking the global tech market and claiming its tool can match the capacity of top US AI products for a fraction of their costs.

© Agence France-Presse

 

OPPO Announces Enhanced AI Strategy to Deliver Next-level Mobile AI Experiences at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC25

  • OPPO is one of the first smartphone brands to implement Private Computing Cloud and has further integrated applications with Google Gemini so users can soon take action across OPPO apps in Gemini.
  • During MWC2025, OPPO unveiled new AI features, including AI Call Translator and AI VoiceScribe, and has committed to releasing new AI updates roughly every month.
  • OPPO plans to bring generative AI features to around 100 million users by the end of 2025, doubling its 2024 target of 50 million.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – OPPO today announced its enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, positioning itself as a leader in AI experiences by delivering comprehensive, secure, and continuously evolving AI solutions at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC2025.

Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO
Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO

“When it comes to AI, the user experience is ultimately all that matters,” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO. “Smartphones are not just a vehicle for AI – they are the engines that power the best possible AI experiences. As a global leader in smartphones, OPPO is driving in-house innovation and open collaboration with industry partners to bring our users these unparalleled AI experiences.”

Collaboration with Google to deliver new advances in system-level and secure AI

Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director for Global Solution and Consumer AI, Google Cloud
Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director for Global Solution and Consumer AI, Google Cloud

As applications of AI continue to evolve, OPPO is advancing its AI experience from functional-level to system-level AI. This in turn is placing new demands on the extent of AI integration and security required on devices. OPPO is further integrating Google AI experiences across its smartphones, and Google Gemini can soon take action across native OPPO apps, such as Notes, Calendar, and Clock. These new capabilities will work alongside existing support for Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash on OPPO AI Phones to unlock unprecedented levels of performance and responsiveness. The two companies are working closely to bring the latest Gemini 2.0 to OPPO Phones soon.

To protect user security and privacy when accessing these deeply embedded AI features, OPPO is also implementing Private Computing Cloud (PCC) built with Confidential Computing from Google Cloud. Starting from AI Recording Summary, AI features including AI Search, AI Studio, AI Call Summary will be integrated with OPPO Private Computing Cloud this year.

“We are excited to collaborate with OPPO to shape the future of mobile AI by bringing together Google technologies with OPPO’s exceptional hardware and software,” said Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director for Global Solution and Consumer AI, Google Cloud. “Through our extensive partnership spanning apps, AI models and cloud solutions, we are unlocking immense potential to redefine the mobile AI experience.”

Extensive AI R&D delivers non-stop innovation in AI features

Darren Chen, Director of AI Technology Strategic Planning, OPPO
Darren Chen, Director of AI Technology Strategic Planning, OPPO

Under its latest AI development strategy, OPPO is focusing on the three core areas of AI Productivity, AI Creativity, and AI Imaging to deliver meaningful features that will make AI an essential part of users’ everyday lives.

Underlying these three pillars is a comprehensive AI R&D strategy that covers the entire AI ecosystem – from chips and devices to the cloud. OPPO is working closely with MediaTek to optimize chips for high-efficiency, real-time AI processing that enables powerful performance without compromising energy efficiency. Will Chen, Deputy General Manager of the Wireless Business Group at MediaTek said, “The partnership between MediaTek and OPPO is set to unlock new opportunities in AI. From AI-enhanced photography to next-generation gaming experiences, from intelligent security solutions to seamless device connectivity, the possibilities are limitless.”

Will Chen, Deputy General Manager of the Wireless Business Group at MediaTek
Will Chen, Deputy General Manager of the Wireless Business Group at MediaTek

On the device side, AI technologies like LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation), Parallel Decoding Solution, and MoE (Mixture of Experts) are significantly boosting the performance of AI capabilities on OPPO devices. On the cloud, OPPO has built a comprehensive data security protection system that works across devices and the cloud.

Reaching more users with more features faster than ever

OPPO will offer monthly updates on average in AI features and experience
OPPO will offer monthly updates on average in AI features and experience

As AI technology and applications continue to develop, OPPO is evolving its own approach to redefine how AI enhances everyday experiences. After surpassing its goal of reaching 50 million users last year, OPPO now aims to double that, expecting nearly 100 million users by the end of 2025.

To meet users’ growing demand, OPPO will deliver an average of one new AI update per month. New AI innovations like AI Search and integration of OPPO applications with Google Gemini are coming to the OPPO Find N5 soon.

AI Call Translator, which interprets calls in multiple languages in real-time, and AI VoiceScribe, offering multi-use voice summarization across voice calls, online learning, and meetings, are coming to OPPO devices via a future update.

UCL Legendary football player David Villa joining OPPO AI Tech Summit
UCL Legendary football player David Villa joining OPPO AI Tech Summit

Spanish football legend David Villa also graced the event and experienced OPPO AI first-hand. With OPPO AI, Villa aims to explore new possibilities for enhancing his daily life and professional endeavors through cutting-edge, continuously evolving AI features.

OPPO AI Phones and AI Features showcased across MWC2025
OPPO AI Phones and AI Features showcased across MWC2025

Besides OPPO AI Tech Summit, OPPO AI features and AI phones, including the Find N5, Reno13 series, Find X8 series are widely showcased by leading partners such as Google, MediaTek, and Qualcomm at MWC2025.

From deep technical research to continuous enhancements in user experience and in collaboration with the strongest partners, OPPO is dedicated to leading innovations in AI experience.Hashtag: #OPPO

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ZTE champions “AI for All” strategy across terminal devices at MWC Barcelona 2025

BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled its expanded AI smartphone lineup under its “AI for All” product strategy. This includes the revolutionary true full-screen flagship smartphone nubia Z70 Ultra, the gaming-centric nubia Neo 3 series embracing the “Born to Win” concept, the photography-centric nubia Focus 2 series. The lineup also features more innovative devices that cater to gaming, photography, fashion and music enthusiasts. Additionally, ZTE showcased a lineup of World No.1 FWA & MBB solutions powered by AI, 5G-Advanced and Wi-Fi 7, demonstrating its global leadership with the No.1 market share for four consecutive years, according to the latest TSR report. 

ZTE accelerates AI transformation with Google
ZTE accelerates AI transformation with Google

A Bold Vision for “AI for All” through Strategic Global Partnerships

ZTE is committed to creating a Full-Scenario Intelligent Ecosystem with AI-driven multi-modal interactions and a full range of AI devices, connecting person, vehicle, and home ecosystems to ensure that every consumer can benefit from the efficiency, emotional resonance, and enhanced functional values brought by AI.

In the AI era, smartphones are evolving into a comprehensive intelligent platform that seamlessly integrates connectivity, interaction, services, and entertainment. “In cooperation with our global partners, we are committed to integrating world-leading AI capabilities under our AI OS framework,” said Ni Fei, SVP of ZTE, President of ZTE Mobile Devices. “By seamlessly connecting multi-modal architectures with advanced AI LLMs, we are transforming how users interact with smartphones. In overseas market, ZTE accelerates AI transformation with Google. All new nubia products will integrate Gemini, Google’s most capable AI model, combined with Google Cloud’s scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.”

A special addition to ZTE’s AI ecosystem is its first-ever AI earphones nubia LiveFlip, designed for tasks like Knowledge Q&A, AI Travel & Ticket Booking, Real-Time AI Translate and more. Beyond functional enhancements, it offers companionship and emotional resonance through voice chat centered on AI smartphones, which makes AI smartphones that listen, understand, and care for users.

nubia Takes the World by Storm with a Focus on Gaming and Photography

Since expanding globally in 2024, ZTE has witnessed the overseas smartphone shipment surge by over 60%, marking notable market share gains across key regions such as Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. nubia is accelerating its global expansion with AI-driven devices offerings, especially fueled by its gaming-centric and photography-centric product portfolio, as well as elevated product tiers, expansive sales channels, enriched ecosystem, and strengthened localized marketing efforts. All of this is happening while fostering the “Be yourself” brand mindset. nubia is now present in more than 30 countries and regions. 

The nubia Neo series, developed with esports enthusiasts in mind, is designed to deliver exceptional gaming experiences for everyone, powered by cutting-edge AI features like AI Companion Demi, AI Performance Engine NeoTurbo, new AI Game Space, AI Translate and AI Photography. It also boasts comprehensive hardware upgrades, such as unique dual gaming shoulder triggers, a 6000mAh large battery, and a dynamic esports design. Embracing the mission to empower gamers with the motto “Born to Win”, the nubia Neo 3 series perfectly suited for the new generation of self-fulfillment. 

nubia Z70 Ultra redefines smartphone photography with its revolutionary 1.5K true full-screen display and AI-driven photography enhancements. Featuring Neovision AI Photography system, this flagship offers unparalleled imaging performance for professional and casual photographers alike. Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, a 6150mAh battery, and IP68/IP69 dustproof and waterproof ratings, it ensures an extraordinary user experience. 

nubia Neo 3 GT 5G starts at €299, while nubia Neo 3 5G is priced from €249. ZTE also introduces nubia Flip 2 5G, priced from €699, featuring a more durable hinge, a larger 3-inch external display, improved imaging capabilities, and extraordinary AI features such as AI Calling Translate, AI Conversation Translate, AI Wallpaper Generator, and the upcoming AI Pets. Product prices may vary based on specifications and regional markets. These products will be available worldwide, catering to the diverse needs of global consumers. 

For more information, please visit ZTE booth (3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via) or explore: https://www.zte.com.cn/global/about/exhibition/mwc25.html

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DTA Showcases Taiwan’s Innovation & Sustainability at Venture Café Global Gathering 2025, Tokyo

TOKYO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s thriving startup ecosystem took center stage at Venture Café Global Gathering 2025, where the Digital Transformation Association (DTA) highlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. Supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and industrial leaders, this premier global event brought together over 1,000 innovators, startups, policymakers, and academic and industry leaders from more than 80 countries to foster collaboration and cross-border partnerships.

DTA Chairman Jen-Ran Chen (sixth from the left), the Managing Partner of GRC Fund (fifth from the left), and a delegation of Taiwanese startups visit Venture Café Tokyo at CIC Tokyo
DTA Chairman Jen-Ran Chen (sixth from the left), the Managing Partner of GRC Fund (fifth from the left), and a delegation of Taiwanese startups visit Venture Café Tokyo at CIC Tokyo

DTA Leads Taiwan Delegation

DTA President Jen-Ran Chen led a Taiwan delegation of startups, investors, and industry leaders to engage in discussions on regional innovation and collaboration. The delegation also included Benjamin Jen, Managing Partner at GRC VC Fund and former President of the Taiwan MIT Alumni Club, and Benjamin Liao, Chairman of Forte Hotel Group and a core member of MIT REAP Team Hualien, both of whom are industry leaders fostering Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem for sustainable development.

Taiwan’s startup talent also took the spotlight at #Pitch2Tokyo, a global startup competition supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Among 17 international competitors, Dr. Roy Cheng, CEO of an ITRI-backed startup and MIT REAP Team Hualien’s entrepreneur representative, presented Harvest Defender, showcasing precision agriculture solutions leveraging Hualien’s organic farmlands.

Advancing Dialogue on Resilient & Sustainable Cities

At the Resilient & Sustainable Cities panel, DTA, in partnership with MIT REAP Team Hualien, emphasized Taiwan’s role as a leader in urban innovation and resilient technologies. The panel featured Fara Taraie, an urban design expert with experience in Japan and the UK, discussing best practices in sustainable city planning. Benjamin Liao, also Chair of PATA Taiwan, shared insights on sustainable tourism and hospitality development, while blockchain entrepreneur Harrison Goldsmith explored how innovative technologies drive sustainability and urban resilience.

Participating in the East Asia Innovation Panel

Further reinforcing Taiwan’s role in regional innovation, DTA Secretary-General Dr. Samantha Huang joined the East Asia Innovation Panel, where she discussed government-led innovation policies and startup ecosystem growth alongside Osamu Aruga, Director for Innovation Policy at Japan’s Cabinet Office, and Harim Chung, Director of the Tokyo Office at Korea SMEs and Startups Agency. The session, moderated by James Lee, Senior Manager of Global & Asia Innovation Advisory at CIC Tokyo, highlighted opportunities for regional collaboration in innovation-driven economies.

DTA’s Commitment to Global Innovation

As Taiwan’s leading industrial association for digital transformation, DTA, through its participation in Venture Café Global Gathering 2025, will continue to strengthen Taiwan’s global presence as a hub for social innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

For more information about DTA, visit www.dta.tw.

/C O R R E C T I O N — Complex/

In the news release, COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES, issued 27-Feb-2025 by Complex over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there has been some text changes to the release and to the MLB Tokyo Series 2025 image. The complete, corrected release follows:

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

Set to Release March 7, the Collection Marks Murakami’s Most Extensive Partnership with MLB and Highlights the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Complex is unveiling the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection, set to launch on March 7, 2025. The exclusive partnership highlights the collaboration between the renowned Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Major League Baseball (MLB), bringing together two cultural icons to celebrate two of the league’s most storied teams for a limited-edition collection of collectibles and merchandise.

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES
COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

In celebration of the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series Presented by Guggenheim taking place March 18-19 at the Tokyo Dome between the Chicago Cubs and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the collection celebrates the deep cultural connection between America’s favorite pastime and its influence in Japan. Featuring Murakami’s iconic vibrant colors and playful motifs, the exclusive series brings a fresh, artistic perspective to MLB merchandise and memorabilia, making it a must-have for baseball fans, art enthusiasts and collectors.

“I think this new collection builds upon the historical friendship between Japan and the United States,” said Takashi Murakami. “I feel lucky to be able to work alongside Fanatics, Complex and MLB and highlight Shohei Ohtani, an outstanding athlete who has emerged from Japan and made a name for himself on the global stage. This is something I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be a part of.”

Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series Collection

The Complex collaboration brings together two of MLB’s most iconic teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, infusing Murakami’s signature style across an array of exclusive products from global sports platform Fanatics, including Nike MLB t-shirts and hoodies, alongside signature pieces – official Nike Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs MLB Limited jerseys. The Fanatics apparel collection, which will incorporate Murakami’s iconic floral artwork, will also be available on individual player Nike MLB Limited jerseys for Dodgers players Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and Cubs players Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki, and Dansby Swanson. Fanatics Collectibles – which owns the brand Topps – will also be a part of this partnership, with trading card set featuring Murakami’s artwork.  The chase card in that limited-offering set: a one-of-one dual-autograph card of Murakami and Ohtani, sure to be one of the most desirable and rare cards of all time.

In addition to wearable merchandise, the collection will also include New Era 59FIFTYs, knits and adjustable caps, Rawlings® baseballs and gloves, Victus bats, totes, keychains and more.

As part of the collaboration, Murakami’s Ohana Hatake, a first-of-its-kind brand led by the legendary artist, will introduce two brand new, limited-edition slides. The new release embodies Murakami’s iconic flower motif and showcases the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers logos on the inventive Surippa Ohana silhouette.

The Takashi Murakami x MLB Limited Edition 2025 Tokyo Series Collection will be available to buy on Complex.com (including Complex exclusives), Fanatics.com and MLBShop.com beginning March 7. Select products will also be available at the MLB Tokyo Series games, Dodger Stadium, Wrigley Field and Clubhouse stores as well as the MLB Flagship Store in New York City.

Topps x MLB Tokyo Series Matchup Set

A special 2025 Topps x Murakami MLB Tokyo Series Matchup Set will be available exclusively through Complex Shop (SRP $120). The collection includes a 25-card complete set, featuring Murakami artwork that celebrates top players from both the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, including Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga. The set also has rare parallels and autographs. Each limited-edition box will contain: one 25-card complete set, one serial-numbered base card parallel /199 or lower.

“Complex is proud to bring together Takashi Murakami and two of the biggest teams in MLB to celebrate this historic sports moment in Tokyo. This once-in-a-lifetime collaboration merges Murakami’s unmistakable artistry with the global energy of baseball, capturing the essence of the city and the deep cultural connection between art and sport,” said Aaron Levant, Complex CEO.

Exclusive Complex Pop-Ups

Fans can immerse themselves in the Takashi Murakami x MLB collaboration at exclusive Complex pop-up events in Tokyo and Los Angeles. Each event will showcase the limited-edition merchandise, Murakami-inspired installations, and historical MLB vignettes, offering fans a chance to engage with both the collection and Murakami’s visionary artwork. The events lead off in Los Angeles from March 7-9 at Complex LA (433 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048), followed by Japan, March 8-21 from 11:00am – 6:00pm JST, at 1 Chome-20-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan. Consumers can reserve a time slot at the Tokyo pop-up HERE and all purchases will be limited to three items total.

For more information on the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection, please visit: Complex.com and follow ComplexMLB and Fanatics.

ABOUT COMPLEX

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale.

Whether through video, long-form text, or social media, Complex tells stories of streetwear and style, music, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture.

A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. Complex’s strategic partnership with Universal Music Group will deliver unparalleled experiences and exclusive collaborations to passionate music fans.

ABOUT TAKASHI MURAKAMI

The originator and proponent of Superflat theory, which reconstructs Japanese traditional paintings and the origin of Japanese contemporary art through visual premises of anime and manga. Murakami has created numerous characters including Miss Ko2 and Mr. DOB that reflect the otaku culture and presents them in the forms of intentionally kitsch sculptures and acutely two-dimensional paintings antithetical to the Western perspective techniques. Murakami’s cultural theory based on subcultures not only deconstructs the highbrow/lowbrow hierarchy but critically illustrates the post-World War II Japanese psychology, establishing a discourse unique to Japan in the increasingly globalizing art scene. The artist continues to attract a wide-ranging audience beyond contemporary art through his multifaceted activities including his collaboration with Louis Vuitton and focuses on street culture and contemporary ceramics. The final installment of his Superflat trilogy of curated exhibitions, Little Boy: The Arts of Japan’s Exploding Subculture (New York, 2005), was awarded The Best Thematic Museum Show in New York by AICA that year. His first retrospective, ©MURAKAMI (2007 – 2009) toured four cities in North America and Europe, starting with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. He has since been holding major solo exhibitions around the world, including at the Palace of Versailles (2010), Al RiwaqExhibition Hall (Doha, 2012), the Mori Art Museum (Tokyo, 2015), the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art (Moscow, 2017), Tai Kwun Contemporary (Hong Kong, 2019), The Broad (Los Angeles, 2022), Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (San Francisco, 2023), and Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Kyoto, 2024).

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB has achieved back-to-back attendance gains for the first time in 12 years with an overall increase of +11% and 80% of Clubs welcoming more fans over the last two seasons following extensive rule changes that have improved the quality of play on the field. With the 2024 season featuring the best time of game in 40 years and the most stolen bases in 109 years, MLB viewership increased across all its national media partners, grew international viewership by +18%, set another record for MLB.TV streaming with more than 14 billion minutes watched and earned League of the Year honors from Sports Business Journal and the CLIOS. As the league increased its marketing efforts and promotion of star players like 2024 NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and 2024 AL MVP Aaron Judge, MLB has significantly increased its younger fan base as evidenced through viewership, social media, ticket purchasing, and participation metrics. Through its MLB Together social responsibility efforts, MLB remains committed to making a positive impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world. With the continued success of MLB Network, MLB digital platforms and local media production and distribution, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game. To learn more about MLB, please visit www.mlb.com.

ABOUT FANATICS

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet.

Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.

Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores.

Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

For additional information please visit www.fanaticsinc.com.

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES
COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES
COMPLEX PRESENTS TAKASHI MURAKAMI x MLB LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION FOR 2025 MLB TOKYO SERIES

 

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DEKRA Successfully Showcases Cutting-Edge Safety and Innovation at ELECRAMA 2025

NEW DELHI, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DEKRA has successfully concluded its participation at ELECRAMA 2025, the premier event organized by the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA). Held from February 22nd to 26th, 2025, ELECRAMA brought together global leaders, experts, and innovators in the electrical and electronics industry. DEKRA’s presence attracted significant attention, reinforcing its position as a trusted authority in testing, inspection, and certification.

Throughout the five-day event, DEKRA engaged with industry stakeholders, partners, and customers to showcase its latest advancements in electrical safety, sustainability, and innovation. The company’s key highlights included:

Throughout the five-day event, DEKRA showcased its latest advancements in electrical safety, sustainability, and innovation, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in ensuring compliance and reliability across industries. DEKRA emphasized its expertise in cybersecurity assessments, industrial inspections, management system audits, and organizational & process safety, helping businesses enhance operational resilience and risk management.

In line with its commitment to supporting India’s growing electrical and electronics sector, DEKRA also announced the upcoming launch of its state-of-the-art product testing laboratory in Pune, which will provide advanced testing, inspection, and certification services to manufacturers looking to meet global quality and safety standards.

DEKRA’s booth became a focal point for discussions on the future of electrical safety and reliability, with numerous industry professionals visiting to explore tailored solutions for their business needs. The event also provided a platform for strategic collaborations, as DEKRA engaged in high-level discussions with industry leaders and regulatory bodies. 

As a global leader in safety and sustainability, DEKRA remains steadfast in its commitment to driving innovation, setting new industry benchmarks, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that ensure a safer, more sustainable, and technologically advanced future for the electrical and electronics industry.

About DEKRA

For 100 years, DEKRA has been a trusted name in safety. Founded in 1925 with the original goal of improving road safety through vehicle inspections, DEKRA has grown to become the world’s largest independent, non-listed expert organization in the field of testing, inspection, and certification. Today, as a global partner, the company supports its customers with comprehensive services and solutions to drive safety and sustainability forward—fully aligned with DEKRA’s anniversary motto, “Securing the Future.” In 2024, DEKRA is expected to generate revenue of 4.3 billion euros. Around 49,000 employees are providing qualified and independent expert services in approximately 60 countries across five continents. DEKRA holds a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 1% of the world’s most sustainable companies.

Tokyo, Bangkok Aligned to Fight Disasters and Other Common Challenges

TOKYO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a display of global city strategy, the governors of Tokyo and Bangkok have lined up to tackle climate-linked natural disasters, an aging and shrinking population, and other challenges facing their bustling Asian megalopolises.

Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko and Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt
Governor of Tokyo, Koike Yuriko and Governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko and her Bangkok counterpart Chadchart Sittipunt signed a joint communiqué when they met for about an hour at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration building on February 6, the second day of Ms. Koike’s three-day stay in Bangkok at the invitation of Mr. Chadchart.

Joint COMMUNIQUÉ signed
Joint COMMUNIQUÉ signed

The statement commits the two governors to work together to build sustainable cities through addressing urban challenges such as “declining birthrates, aging populations and the creation of innovation.”

 In the document, Ms. Koike emphasizes the importance of city-to-city cooperation in responding to “increasingly frequent and severe” natural disasters occurring worldwide amid climate change.

“A more livable city for everyone”

Meeting Bangkok Governor
Meeting Bangkok Governor

“With this joint communiqué as a new first step, we want to move forward as partners in identifying common challenges and finding solutions,” the Tokyo governor said at a joint news conference following the signing ceremony. “We aim to make its effects felt by the respective citizens of Bangkok and Tokyo.”

Mr. Chadchart said he hoped the knowledge gained from this cooperation will benefit his citizens and help make Bangkok “a more livable city for everyone.” “We want to study some of Tokyo’s (flood-response) models,” he said referring to massive floods that have regularly hit Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand. The governor also expressed interest in learning from Tokyo’s sewerage and waterworks measures.

His comment resonates with the slogan used by the former structural engineer to make Bangkok, a hub for the Southeast Asian region, “a livable city for everyone” when he won the 2022 gubernatorial election.

He aims to put Bangkok among the top 50 livable cities in the world by 2027, focusing on sustainable development that meets the needs of its 5.4 million residents.

Ms. Koike, a former member of national parliament who was elected in 2016 as Tokyo’s first female governor, also has a grand design for the Japanese capital city of 14 million that is the core of the world’s largest metropolitan area.

As part of Tokyo’s strategy for 2050, her administration has recently set policy targets for 2035, including an effort to make Tokyo the “best city in the world” that strikes a balance between ongoing “growth” and “maturity,” and makes people feel happy.

“Green infrastructure”, an underground network to tame floods

Learning Disaster Prevention @Phrakanong Pumping Station
Learning Disaster Prevention @Phrakanong Pumping Station

Before and after their formal talks, Mr. Chadchart guided Ms. Koike through a lush forest park in the city center and the huge Phra Khanong pumping station that controls water levels in Bangkok’s canals and discharges water into the Chao Phraya River.

Both facilities help mitigate fatal floods. The “green infrastructure” built in the Benjakitti Forest Park is designed to absorb rainwater in the event of a downpour. The park’s greenery also helps purify air and water while the city is gripped with chronic air pollution.

Tokyo is operating nearly 30 “underground regulating reservoirs” to contain floodwater. Ms. Koike, once a minister of the environment, told Thai media that her government is considering a massive new project to build an underground channel to divert excessive rainwater into the Bay of Tokyo by connecting additional regulating reservoirs under construction.

“We want to continue sharing the knowledge with Bangkok about anti-flooding measures and climate change that are our common challenges,” she said.

Bangkok tips Tokyo on how to invigorate nightlife

In the evening, Ms. Koike and Mr. Chadchart viewed illuminated historic buildings along the Chao Phraya River, major attractions in Bangkok’s nighttime tourism.

“You can revitalize the economy by making effective use of nighttime. Tokyo has needed to do something about its nightlife that ends too early after the COVID pandemic,” she told reporters after the tour, which she described as “very helpful.”

In the joint communiqué, Ms. Koike offers to share the knowledge necessary for further advancing sustainable tourism. She also proposed boosting cooperation in promoting the tourism industry in the two capital areas. Mr. Chadchart agrees to the idea.

“How Tokyo should restore lively nighttime. Bangkok has given us a great hint,” Ms. Koike told Thai media. The number of foreign tourists visiting Tokyo is estimated to have reached a record 25 million in 2024.

As an example of Tokyo’s own initiative to boost nighttime tourism, the governor cited the nightly projection mapping show, “Tokyo Night & Light,” organized by her administration and related entities. It has already drawn half a million visitors since its launch in late February last year, she said.

In the show, several short audio-visual artworks are projected onto the façade of the landmark 48-floor Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building. Guiness World Records has recognized it as the largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display. The works feature popular characters and objects such as the premier movie monster Godzilla, traditional Ukiyo-e paintings and the world-famous J-pop duo YOASOBI.

Developing youth to play an active role on the world stage

Visit to NIST International School
Visit to NIST International School

Ms. Koike spent her last day in Bangkok visiting a top international school and meeting locally based representatives of small and medium enterprises from Tokyo. In the morning at NIST International School, which provides full International Baccalaureate programs and offers foreign language lessons in 12 different languages, the Tokyo governor had a first-hand look at how global talents are nurtured.

“In the sense that we are required to develop human resources capable of competing with their peers in the world’s other megacities,” she said, “I have learned much here today.”

She later met the Bangkok representatives of startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo. Her official program in Bangkok ended when she visited the local offices of the Tokyo SME Support Center and the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute.

It was Ms. Koike’s second official overseas engagement since her re-election to a third term last July. In November she toured Cairo, Abu Dhabi and Baku to cement Tokyo’s ties with the Arab world and present Tokyo’s initiatives at the U.N. COP29 climate conference in the capital of Azerbaijan.

In a wrap-up interview with Thai media, the Tokyo governor promised to continue working hard together with Bangkok to “solve common challenges and improve benefits for residents.”  The Chao Phraya River may be a major tourist attraction but, at the same time, “it supports the livelihood of people and brings a great danger once it overflows,” she said. “This is also the case with Tokyo.”