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centralwOrld reaffirms its position as a world-class Songkran landmark with the grand celebration “Songkran Culturtainment 2026.”

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BANGKOK, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blending the charm of Thai cultural heritage with a contemporary lifestyle, the event elevates Thailand’s iconic festival onto the global stage under the concept of a “Festive Iconic Landmark of Songkran Culturtainment Destination” in the heart of Bangkok throughout April.

centralwOrld reaffirms its position as a world-class Songkran landmark with the grand celebration “Songkran Culturtainment 2026.”
centralwOrld reaffirms its position as a world-class Songkran landmark with the grand celebration “Songkran Culturtainment 2026.”

The celebration begins at Central Court, 1st Floor, with World-Class Thai Showcases from April 11–15, 2026. This curated program brings together rare and remarkable Thai cultural performances in one place—from Khon, Hun Lakhon Lek (traditional Thai puppetry), and Nang Yai shadow play, to contemporary interpretations such as the “Sabai with Jeans” fashion showcase. The experience is further enhanced with mini concerts by rising T-Pop artists and a vibrant Mascot Parade featuring beloved elephant characters “Chuenjai–Chaiyo,” spreading joy throughout the festival. Visitors can also take part in auspicious activities such as the “Maha Song Nam Phra,” featuring sacred Buddha images from five countries, along with Snap & Refresh, where guests can capture moments for a chance to receive vouchers from leading brands within the center.

The excitement continues with the key highlight, “PEPSI Presents THAI LIZM 2026,” from April 11–13, transforming the centralwOrld Square into a Summer Beach Club in the heart of the city. Infused with modern Thai pop culture, the event creates a one-of-a-kind “Songkran beach party experience” featuring over 100 artists, including JOEY BOY, TaitosmitH, PROXIE, PERSES, BNK48, and F.HERO. Spanning four experience zones—concert stage, water play zone, chill-out area, and the thrilling PEPSI Giant Slider soaring over 12 meters high—the festival delivers non-stop energy across three full days.

Another standout moment is the three-day consecutive Songkran Parade, marking its first-ever appearance in the city center. Led by Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Miss World 2025, the parade showcases the elegance of Thai culture to a global audience, alongside renowned artists who bring vibrant energy to each day of the celebration.

The festivities continue with “FWD Music Live Fest 5” from April 17–19, along with The Summer Club 2026, further amplifying the city’s music and lifestyle scene.

This Songkran, centralwOrld is more than just a place to celebrate—it is a world-class destination for experiences, where entertainment, culture, and Thai Soft Power come together in one iconic location.

Xinhua Silk Road: Foreign media professionals tour Chongqing to decode vitality of China’s auto industry

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BEIJING, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When foreign media professionals, business leaders and scholars from 12 countries walked into Chongqing recently, they gained a chance to learn more about the vibrant automobile industrial base in southwest China.

The tour dedicated to feeling new quality productive forces in automobile sector in Chongqing was organized by China Economic Information Service, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) and the Belt and Road Economic Information Partnership.

In general, site visits, immersive experiences and face-to-face talks with local industry representatives gave foreign guests insight into Chongqing’s R&D, testing and certification strengths in automobile industry.

At Chongqing Changan Automobile’s (Changan Automobile) global R&D center, also its “technological heart”, the group of foreign media, business and academic professionals observed its edge-cutting labs and the entire R&D, testing and production process of autos.

Its comfortable family sedan model, the CHANGAN NEVO A06, positioned as “The Grand Beauty & Ultra-Comfort New Sedan” and built on the basis of its industry-leading Software Driven Architecture (SDA), features a suite of technologies integrated to enable smart driving, including expressway and urban navigation assistance and full-scenario parking.

In a trial ride of the CHANGAN NEVO A06, participants of the Chongqing tour were impressed by its quiet and smooth driving and interactions with the smart cabin, let alone other tech-enabled care for passengers such as seat massage and thermal comfort.

Representing the progress of the new generation of electric vehicles, the model is equipped with advanced automation and AI technologies, commented Malaysian scholar Chung Tin Fah. Prensa Latina journalist Diez Millan Isaura expressed her sense of safety in the trial ride of the CHANGAN NEVO A06.

At CAERI’s headquarter, these foreign guests stepped into its wind tunnel, analog network and security centers, experiencing in-person CAERI’s supreme testing capabilities and standards regime for made-in-China vehicles.

While introducing its overseas technological layout, Wang Honggang, deputy general manager of CAERI stressed its strategic shifting from a testing service supplier to an international technology and rule-aligning promoter.

CAERI, which boasts testing capabilities across the full industrial chain, will explore more sustainable modes to spur technology, standard and service capacity cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries.

Chongqing, home to Changan Automobile and a city with a complete industrial chain.

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MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global ‘Infinite Opportunities’ Vision

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After returning $1B to users through its 0-fee model, MEXC enters the world’s Top 5 exchanges by trading volume with 90.9% YoY growth

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. This transition, coinciding with MEXC’s 8th Anniversary, initiates a strategic brand evolution, signaling MEXC’s commitment to accelerating international expansion, cementing its user-centric philosophy, and driving its ‘Infinite Opportunities’ vision forward.

MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global ‘Infinite Opportunities’ Vision
MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global ‘Infinite Opportunities’ Vision

Driven by a commitment to user-led global expansion, MEXC has undergone a comprehensive operational transformation over the past year. As the company marks eight years of innovation, it established itself as one of the world’s top five exchanges by trading volume and the fastest-growing exchange of 2025, achieving a 90.9% year-on-year increase according to CoinGecko. In tandem with this rapid scale, MEXC has fortified its risk-control frameworks, and implemented cultural and strategic reforms. Navigating the next tier of global leadership now demands an executive defined by profound industry conviction and operational excellence, rather than conventional credentials.

Vugar Usi brings more than a decade of high–growth, transformational experience across Fortune 500 companies and leading Web3 platforms—including his role in scaling Bitget into a top–tier exchange. As MEXC’s COO, he led initiatives to enhance risk management. With this track record, he now steps into the CEO role to advance the company’s vision fully, decisively and swiftly.

Under Usi’s leadership, MEXC will expand what “Infinite Opportunities” means in practice. The platform is moving beyond crypto to offer MT5–based assets and prediction markets — giving users a single destination to trade everything that matters to them. This sits alongside 0-fee trading, which removes one of the biggest friction points for everyday traders. In the past year alone, our zero-fee model has returned more than $1 billion to our users. Zero fees is a structural commitment to remove one of the biggest barriers in trading.

“What drew me to MEXC was the product,” Usi said. “Even before joining, I saw an exchange that was faster, smoother and more responsive than its peers. That user–centric approach is woven into everything from 0-fee trading to decisions that put real users ahead of institutions. Rooted deeply in the philosophy of ‘Infinite Opportunities’ is the belief that every trader, regardless of geography or starting capital, deserves meaningful access to the power of crypto.

“To mark this eight-year milestone and strategic transformation, MEXC has also unveiled a new logo and brand that reflects its strategic transformation. The design evolves from the brand’s core “M” into a simpler and more fluid symbol. Its shape echoes infinity, representing “Infinite Opportunities” for users worldwide, while its dual form can also be seen as two zeros, reflecting MEXC’s “Zero Fee” commitment.”

Usi’s background in public policy will help advance MEXC’s global compliance readiness and regulatory alignment. He intends to institutionalize higher standards of governance and accountability, particularly as MEXC scales into new asset classes, including equities and multi–asset derivatives. The company will continuously refine its control frameworks as user needs evolve, keeping the protection of customer funds non–negotiable.

“MEXC is the dark horse of this industry, consistently outperforming competitors who focus on marketing over product,” Vugar concluded. “We win through product strength, competitive fees and genuine community engagement. Having served as MEXC’s Chief Operating Officer, I take on the CEO role with a clear mandate to accelerate our commitment to user–centric innovation. Our philosophy is right, our product is strong, and we are moving forward with confidence.”

As CEO, Vugar Usi will scale global operations, strengthen MEXC’s user–first “trade–everything” platform, deepen regulatory engagement and enhance risk management to reinforce the exchange’s position as an accessible platform of choice for traders worldwide.

For more insight from Vugar , visit the CEO letter here.

About MEXC
MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

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ATRenew Inc. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ATRenew Inc. (“ATRenew” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RERE), a pioneer in technology-driven recycling and trade-in solutions for consumer products in China, today announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 8, 2026. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.atrenew.com. 

The Company will provide a 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, ATRenew Inc., 12/F, Tower 6, KIC Corporate Avenue, 433 Songhu Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.

About ATRenew Inc.

Headquartered in Shanghai, ATRenew Inc. is a pioneer in technology-driven recycling and trade-in solutions for consumer products in China. Since inception in 2011, ATRenew has been on a mission to give a second life to all idle goods, reducing the environmental impact of pre-owned consumer products by facilitating recycling, trade-ins and distribution that prolong their lifecycle. ATRenew’s open platform integrates C2B, B2B, and B2C capabilities to empower its online and offline services. Powered by proprietary technologies and a scalable platform ecosystem, ATRenew enhances transaction efficiency and pricing transparency for consumers and merchants alike while advancing circular economy standards in China. ATRenew is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

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ATRenew Inc.
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Email: ir@atrenew.com 

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NAVEE Recognized with Four Wins at 2026 French Design Awards

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The awards underscore NAVEE’s growing global influence in smart mobility design and engineering.

PARIS, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVEE, a global leader in smart mobility solutions, has hit a major milestone at the prestigious French Design Awards, earning top honors across its electric scooter lineup. The ST5 and XT5 models both took home Platinum Awards, while the NT5 and UT5 secured Gold. The recognition further reinforces NAVEE’s growing position as a design and innovation leader in the global smart mobility market.

NAVEE’s XT5, ST5, UT5 and NT5 listed as winners at 2026 French Design Awards
NAVEE’s XT5, ST5, UT5 and NT5 listed as winners at 2026 French Design Awards

Award-Winning Design, Engineered for Every Ride

Organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the French Design Awards are globally recognized for celebrating design excellence. NAVEE won four awards, reflecting its user-focused design philosophy and strong innovation capabilities, supported by sustained R&D investment, a global talent network, and rigorous testing standards.

The award-winning models highlight NAVEE’s diverse product strengths:

  • ST5 (Platinum) – Lightweight and durable, designed for efficient urban commuting.
  • XT5 (Platinum) – A flagship off-road model featuring powerful performance and advanced suspension.
  • UT5 (Gold) – A sleek, supercar-inspired high-performance e-scooter for urban riders. It was also featured at the 2026 CMG Spring Festival Gala and previously received “Best of CES 2026” from Android Headlines.
  • NT5 (Gold) – A rugged, user-focused model built for practical performance and a more personalized riding experience.

Innovation Drives Global Recognition

NAVEE’s four awards across multiple products reflect its strong commitment to innovation. The company invests more than 20% of its annual budget in R&D, supported by a global talent network and a portfolio of over 200 patents. Its products are validated through certified laboratories and rigorous testing standards, helping drive growing recognition worldwide.

Beyond e-scooters, NAVEE is expanding into a broader smart mobility ecosystem. Following a recent brand upgrade, the company now spans product categories across land, water, and air, leveraging advanced engineering and proprietary AI algorithms to extend its core technologies into new applications.

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Xinyue Hu
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huxinyue2@navee.tech

 

Boysen Unveils ‘Color Stories’: Transforming Limitless Paint Colors into Interactive Filipino Narratives

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MAKATI CITY, Philippines, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boysen, the Philippines’ leading paint brand, in collaboration with creative agency TBWASMP, has officially launched Boysen Color Stories, a groundbreaking digital platform that transforms the brand’s infinite spectrum of paint colors into an interactive co-creation engine.

Moving away from traditional, functional hardware marketing, Boysen Color Stories leverages the highly social and creative nature of Filipino internet culture. The brand, known for its ability to produce an endless array of colors on demand, features unique paint names such as “Voldemort,” “Green Gone Wild,” and “Dimple.” Rather than prescribing design trends, the campaign invites the public to use these names as creative prompts, challenging everyday creators to write and submit their own imaginative stories to a dedicated microsite.

“We wanted to showcase that Boysen doesn’t just offer standard colors; we offer limitless possibilities,” said Melvin Mangada, TBWASMP Chairperson and Chief Creative Officer. “By handing these unique color names over to the public, we’ve created a cultural sandbox where Filipinos can do what they do best: share stories, connect through humor, and express their innate creativity.”

The campaign’s launch is anchored by a series of highly entertaining, live-action digital shorts including Smokescreen, Walking on Sunshine, and Crescent Moon, directed by top local talent. These films bring select color stories to life, ranging from romantic comedy to dramatic absurdity, perfectly capturing the relatable wit of the Filipino public.

Since its soft launch, the Boysen Color Stories platform has already seen an encouraging initial wave of participation from both established content creators and everyday consumers. The steady stream of entries highlights a successful shift in category marketing, proving that modern brand affinity is built through community-led storytelling and digital entertainment.

To explore the limitless colors, watch the digital shorts, or submit a story, visit https://boysencolorstories.com/.

About Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc.

Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc. is the leading architectural paint manufacturer in the Philippines. With a legacy of over 70 years, Boysen has consistently pioneered innovative, high-quality, and environmentally responsible paint solutions. Recognized globally for its commitment to sustainability, it is the first Filipino paint company to earn the world’s first Lead Safe Paint® certification. Dedicated to coloring the nation, Boysen remains the trusted, premium choice for generations of Filipino homeowners, builders, and industry professionals.

About TBWASantiago Mangada Puno

TBWASantiago Mangada Puno (TBWASMP) is one of the most awarded and recognized creative agencies in the Philippines. As the local affiliate of TBWAWorldwide—The Disruption® Company—TBWASMP is renowned for developing culture-shifting, business-driving ideas for its brand partners. Consistently recognized at top-tier local and international award shows, including the Cannes Lions, the agency operates on the core philosophy of Disruption® to help brands defy category conventions, find their authentic voice, and embed themselves into popular culture.

 

Vientiane Authorities Order Businesses and Major Retail Chains to Hold Prices Ahead of Pi Mai Lao

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A picture of overcrowded 7-11 during their opening in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo by Vientiane Times)

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have instructed businesses, markets, local sellers, and major retail chains to keep prices stable ahead of Pi Mai Lao, as part of efforts to manage rising holiday demand.

The Department of Industry and Commerce said it is working directly with large supermarkets, shopping centres, and convenience stores, including 7-Eleven, Mini Big C, and J-Mart, to prevent price increases, hoarding, and unfair practices during the festive period.

The authorities have also instructed local businesses to maintain stable pricing and ensure enough stock is available, especially for goods in high demand during the Lao New Year. These include fuel, cooking gas, sticky rice, pork, fish, eggs, and commonly used imported items.

Officials stressed that all products must meet quality standards. Expired or substandard goods are banned, and all items must be clearly labelled in Lao with prices displayed in kip.

Inspection teams will be deployed across all nine districts to monitor compliance, with a focus on popular shopping locations where demand is expected to rise, the ministry’s notice read. 

The move comes as higher fuel costs continue to affect transport and imported goods, increasing pressure on prices. 

According to the notice, coordination with border authorities will be further strengthened to control illegal imports and ensure a steady supply of goods during the holiday.

Binance Unveils the Next Evolution of Capital Connect: Now Built on Portfolio Accounts Infrastructure to Improve Institutional Crypto Investment Discovery

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Enhanced technology solution combines front-end discovery with back-end omnibus account infrastructure to reduce fragmentation in crypto asset investment

ABU DHABI, UAE, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  Binance today announced the reintroduced Capital Connect, its marketplace platform for eligible institutional users, now built on top of Portfolio Accounts, Binance’s institutional account infrastructure solution for portfolio investment.

Originally launched to bridge information and networking gaps between investors and trading teams, the first-of-its-kind Capital Connect now delivers a more integrated experience by combining front-end portfolio discovery with the back-end operational infrastructure of Portfolio Accounts. Together, these solutions reduce fragmentation in crypto asset investment and provide a more structured way for eligible participants to connect via Binance’s technology platform.

In a market where crypto allocation remains fragmented and communication often relies on informal, opaque channels, Capital Connect improves transparency, trust, and operational efficiency for investors seeking to access trading teams.

Under the updated model, trading teams onboard to Portfolio Accounts, where they can run strategies and establish a track record before becoming discoverable on Capital Connect. Institutional investors can browse portfolio information and express interest through the platform. During the initial stage, both sides remain anonymous. If a trading team accepts a connection request, the investor receives the trading team’s information while remaining anonymous.

Investors can search, filter, and compare strategies by:

  • Strategy type (e.g. Market Neutral, Directional, Statistical Arbitrage)
  • Performance (30-day return, return since inception, NAV per allocation)
  • Risk metrics (Sharpe ratio and maximum drawdown)
  • Terms (minimum investment, currency, fees, lock-up period, settlement window)

Capital Connect helps address fragmentation, limited visibility, and networking inefficiencies in crypto asset investment by combining front-end discovery with back-end account infrastructure in a more standardized platform experience, bridging the gap between institutional investors and trading teams. Filler text and figures for illustration purposes only.
Capital Connect helps address fragmentation, limited visibility, and networking inefficiencies in crypto asset investment by combining front-end discovery with back-end account infrastructure in a more standardized platform experience, bridging the gap between institutional investors and trading teams. Filler text and figures for illustration purposes only.

Portfolio Accounts provide the underlying omnibus account infrastructure that enables trading teams to pool and manage assets in one or more accounts based on their preferred trading strategies. Modeled on traditional finance, Portfolio Accounts offer trading teams greater operational efficiency while giving investors a structured process to allocate and redeem investments, with added confidence that assets remain securely held on Binance and cannot be withdrawn by the trading teams. Any trading decisions made through the platform remain between the participants themselves.

Catherine Chen, Head of Binance VIP & Institutional, said: “With Capital Connect now rebuilt on top of Portfolio Accounts, we’re bringing a more integrated and scalable way for investors and trading teams to meet and work together. Capital Connect is another milestone in our journey to reduce friction in crypto market infrastructure and make digital assets more accessible for institutional and sophisticated users.”

Key features of the updated Capital Connect include:

  • More structured discovery: Eligible investors can browse portfolio information through a standardized platform experience, reducing reliance on fragmented introductions and informal market channels.
  • Integrated account infrastructure: Trading teams operate through omnibus account infrastructure designed to streamline operations and support scalable strategy execution.
  • Track record visibility: Trading teams establish an operating history through Portfolio Accounts before becoming visible on Capital Connect.
  • Privacy protections: Investors and trading teams remain anonymous during the initial interaction stage to help protect user information.
  • Institutional onboarding standards: Participation is limited to eligible Binance VIP & Institutional users who have completed relevant KYB verification requirements.
  • TradFi-inspired infrastructure: Portfolio Accounts bring operating models familiar to traditional finance participants into the digital asset ecosystem.

Availability: Capital Connect is available to eligible institutional users who have completed applicable KYB onboarding requirements, subject to regional restrictions. Trading teams are subject to holding a valid licence (or recognised exemption) issued by a regulatory authority in their jurisdiction to provide investment, portfolio or asset management activities to access Capital Connect. Investors must meet one of the following financial criteria to access Capital Connect: VIP 3 status or above, $1M or more in total assets on Binance, or submission of external asset proof equivalent to $1M for review. Institutional investors and trading teams can contact their Binance Institutional representative or apply through official Binance channels.

Disclaimer: Capital Connect is a connection and facilitation service presented on an “as is” and “as available” basis without representation or warranty of any kind. This service is only accessible to qualified persons and may not be available in your region. Binance is not liable or responsible for the completeness or accuracy of any information regarding any Trading Team presented here. No information presented on or through Capital Connect should be construed as financial advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any investment. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning.

About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 310 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com.

About Binance VIP & Institutional

Binance VIP & Institutional empowers institutions and private wealth clients with robust asset management infrastructure, personalized VIP services and advanced end-to-end institutional trading tools on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. With deep financial services experience in both traditional and crypto markets, its global team of trusted experts provides VIP & Institutional clients with the support they need to confidently capitalize on the industry’s deepest liquidity and tightest markets.

For more information, visit: https://www.binanceinstitutional.com

Trading teams onboard to Portfolio Accounts, where they can operate strategies and establish a track record before becoming visible on Capital Connect. Eligible investors can then browse portfolio information and express interest through the platform. Filler text and figures for illustration purposes only.
Trading teams onboard to Portfolio Accounts, where they can operate strategies and establish a track record before becoming visible on Capital Connect. Eligible investors can then browse portfolio information and express interest through the platform. Filler text and figures for illustration purposes only.

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