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MEXC 2025 Report: Zero-Fee Strategy Delivers $1.1B in User Savings, Capturing Leading Market Share

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true Zero-Fee trading, today released its 2025 Zero-Fee Strategy Annual Report. The ongoing commitment not only saved users a total of 1.1 billion USDT in fees but also bolsters both mainstream growth and emerging asset visibility, driving balanced development across the entire crypto landscape.

MEXC 2025 Report: Zero-Fee Strategy Delivers $1.1B in User Savings, Capturing Leading Market Share
MEXC 2025 Report: Zero-Fee Strategy Delivers $1.1B in User Savings, Capturing Leading Market Share

The platform’s removal of fees across 3,026 spot trading pairs and 203 futures pairs resulted in significant savings for its users. Data shows 3.44 million users saved an average of $320 each, with the top single-user saving reaching $9 million. The move represented a significant shift in standard exchange fee models.

“We proved that Zero-Fee trading isn’t a promotional tactic—it’s a liquidity engine,” the report states. The strategy delivered measurable competitive advantages, with MEXC capturing 72% market share in PUMPUSDT and 59% in LINKUSDT.

The “dual-market” approach demonstrated strategic precision: futures volume was anchored by mainstream assets (BTC& ETH made up 70% of the top 10), while emerging narratives surged. SUIUSDT ranked fourth, and USDC pairs exploded (BNBUSDC up 110x, SUIUSDC up 83x).

Zero-Fee proved particularly transformative for emerging assets. MNTUSDT gained 53% points in market share, while PUMP and LINK increased 42% and 34% respectively. The platform successfully bootstrapped new tokens while unlocking renewed trading potential in established assets across Layer 1s, DeFi, and oracle sectors.

In spot markets, MEXC established a commanding presence in the year’s defining narrative: tokenized real-world assets (RWA). The exchange captured dominant market shares in leading tokenized equities—73% of McDonald’s trading, 70% of Amazon, and 61% of Meta—while also securing 61% of Robinhood and 55% of Coinbase volume. This performance reinforced the platform’s strategic “Widest Selection” positioning within the RWA landscape.

Since December 22, 2025, MEXC expanded Zero-Fee coverage to all spot trading pairs, removing the final barriers to entry for retail and institutional traders alike.

The report illustrates how MEXC’s “MEXCmize, Zero-Fee, Infinite Opportunities” flywheel has transitioned from concept to a demonstrable market advantage. This was achieved by stripping away transaction costs to facilitate high-frequency strategies and providing consistent liquidity across the asset spectrum, thereby establishing a resilient competitive position.

“We’re not just building the lowest-cost exchange,” the report concludes. “We’re building the premier crypto gateway defined by lowest costs and widest selection—empowering global users to capture market opportunities and maximize asset value.”

Access the full report here.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 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.

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Stena RoRo orders next-generation, future-proofed C-Flexer RoRo vessels

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stena RoRo has placed a historic order for a new generation of RoRo vessels comprising two firm vessels of the C-Flexer type with options for an additional four. The deal marks an important step in the company’s long-term strategy to offer flexible and future-proof RoRo ships to the global market. The vessels have been developed by Stena RoRo in close cooperation with the Italian design company NAOS Ship and Boat Design.

“With Stena RoRo’s extensive experience and market knowledge, combined with NAOS’ outstanding expertise in designing fuel-efficient RoRo and RoPax vessels, we have developed ships that are built for today and designed for tomorrow,” says Per Westling, CEO of Stena RoRo AB.

The first two C-Flexer RoRo vessels are scheduled for delivery in March and June 2029 respectively. The optional vessels will be delivered at three-month intervals thereafter.

Partnership with China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard

The vessels will be built at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard. A decade long partnership between Stena RoRo and China Merchants Industry has so far resulted in 17 vessels ordered at the shipyard. The cooperation began in 2016 with an order for 4 E-Flexer RoPax vessels and has since grown to a total of 15 vessels, 12 of which have already been delivered. In addition 2 RoRo vessels of the Stena NewMax concept have been delivered.

“The cooperation between CMI Weihai and Stena RoRo has been crucial to the success of the RoPax and RoRo concepts delivered so far,” says Per Westling. “It has enabled us to supply both Stena Line, as well as external customers, with tailor-made vessels delivered on time and with very high quality.”

C-Flexer technical features

The new C-Flexer design offers a high degree of flexibility, enabling Stena RoRo to provide customers with vessels tailored to their specific operational needs. A highly developed hullform, multi-fuel engines and a scalable battery-hybrid system ensures that the vessels are future-proofed and can be progressively ‘greened’ in line with both technological advances and regulatory developments.

“In the future the C-Flexer will be able to operate entirely on batteries. Until then, the installed diesel-battery hybrid system will provide the necessary flexibility and redundancy for many years to come,” concludes Per Westling.

Stena C-Flexer, basic specifications:
Length: 200 m
Beam: 31 m
Dwt: about 15.000 ton
Draft: 7,5 m
Speed: 21 knots
Lm: 3-deck version: 3.400 lane meters
Lm: 4-deck version: 4.750 lane meters

For more information, please contact

Per Westling, Managing Director, Stena RoRo AB
Tel: +46 31 855154; +46 704 85 51 54
Email: per.westling@stena.com

Since 1977, Stena RoRo has led development of new marine RoRo cargo and RoRo passenger concepts. We provide custom-built vessels, as well as standardized RoRo and RoPax vessels. The company leases about fifteen vessels to operators worldwide, both other Stena companies and third parties. Stena RoRo specializes above all in using its technical expertise for the design and production of new vessels and the conversion and technical operation of existing vessels in order to deliver tailor-made transport solutions to its customers. We call this ‘Stenability’. Since 2016 Stena RoRo has taken delivery of 12 RoPax ships of the E-Flexer class and 2 roro ships of the NewMax class. Since 2013, we have had responsibility for the design and completion of the world´s largest civilian hospital vessel, owned and operated by Mercy Ships, the Global Mercy. The ship was delivered in 2021.
www.stenaroro.com

NAOS Ship and Boad Design

Established in 1993, NAOS Ship and Boat Design is a Ship Design Company with a particular specialization in Ro-Ro Ships and RoPax-Ferries. The company began its business mainly supplying designs to the Visentini Shipyard but has gradually expanded into the international market, now accounting for more than 50% of its annual sales. Today it heads a group of companies in Italy, Spain, Croatia and Sweden, with a total of 40 employees. It invests more than 15% of its turnover in R&D and new design tools, pioneering innovations in several sectors of ship design.
www.naos-design.com

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Taikang Asset (HK) launches its first HKD and USD Money Market ETFs

Tapping into the thriving ETF market to drive product diversification


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 January 2026 – Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited (“Taikang Asset (HK)” or the “Company”), a professional asset management institution rooted in Hong Kong with a focus on the Asian market, announced the launch of two money market exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), scheduled to list and commence trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 29 January. As the Company’s inaugural ETF products, this launch marks a significant expansion of the Company’s portfolio into the ETF space, building on the robust foundations of its existing asset management business. This move aims to provide investors with high-quality cash management tools that offer flexibility and liquidity, enabling them to optimise capital deployment amidst market volatility.

The newly launched ETFs are the Taikang Hong Kong HKD Money Market ETF (Stock Code: 3457) and the Taikang Hong Kong USD Money Market ETF (Stock Codes: 3176 (HKD counter) / 9176 (USD counter)). Both ETFs adopt an actively managed investment strategy, primarily focusing on HKD/USD-denominated and settled short-term deposits, as well as high-quality money market instruments. These instruments include investment-grade assets issued by governments, quasi-governments, international organisations, financial institutions and corporations. The objective is to achieve returns in HKD/USD that align with prevailing money market rates in Hong Kong, thereby offering investors a transparent and flexible cash management solution.

To accommodate the diverse trading preferences and different allocation needs of investors, this ETF series offers both Listed Class of Units and Unlisted Classes of Units. Investors can trade the Listed Class of Units on the secondary market during trading hours, allowing them to capitalise on short-term market opportunities and manage liquidity with agility. Alternatively, they may subscribe to or redeem Unlisted Classes of Units via distributors for optimal capital allocation. This flexible investment structure allows investors to select the investment channel that best aligns with their individual objectives and preferences.

In recent years, ETFs have become a core instrument for asset allocation, with global assets under management continuing to rise. Hong Kong has kept pace by actively promoting the development of its ETF market. Following the inclusion of ETFs in the Stock Connect, cross-border investment and market liquidity have improved significantly, positioning Hong Kong as one of the largest and most active ETF exchanges in Asia. Meanwhile, amidst heightened macroeconomic uncertainty, investors are placing greater emphasis on asset security and liquidity. Consequently, money market instruments, favoured for their relatively lower risk profile, are increasingly emerging as a popular option for capital management.

A spokesperson for Taikang Asset (HK) stated: “The launch of Taikang Asset (HK)’s inaugural money market ETFs marks a significant milestone in the Company’s business development. By proactively capitalising on favourable policies and market trends, and leveraging our extensive experience in money market funds, we are extending our institutional-grade investment capabilities to the ETF platform. This strategy not only diversifies our product offering, but also effectively meets the strong investor demand for high-liquidity management tools.”

Looking ahead, the Company will take the successful launch of the Taikang Hong Kong HKD and USD Money Market ETFs as a new starting point to actively explore the growth potential of its ETF business. Leveraging its profound market experience and professional expertise, the Company aims to provide investors with more diversified and competitive asset allocation solutions, thereby contributing to the consolidation of Hong Kong’s leading position as Asia’s ETF hub.

Hashtag: #ETF #MoneyMarketETF #AssetManagement #FundInvestment #CapitalManagement

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

About Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited

Taikang Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited was incorporated in Hong Kong in November 2007. It is currently licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. The Company also holds qualifications for QFII (Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor), RQFII (RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor), and Bond Connect. Taikang Asset (HK) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taikang Asset Management Company Limited. As of 30 June 2025, the total assets under management (AUM) of Taikang Asset Management Company Limited exceeded USD647 billion, of which total assets managed for third parties exceeded USD374 billion. In 2024, Taikang Asset Management ranked 58th globally and 3rd in China in the “Top 500 Asset Managers” published by the authoritative international media outlet IPE.

Thailand Uses Contraceptive Vaccine to Limit Wild Elephant Births

This handout picture released by Thailand's wildlife conservation office on January 28, 2026 shows a herd of wild elephant in Thailand's Trat province. Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said on January 28, 2026. (Picture by AFP)

AFP – Thailand has given a contraceptive vaccine to wild elephants for the first time in an effort to control their ballooning population, a conservation official said on 28 January.

Wildlife authorities and a veterinary team administered the shots to three female elephants in southeastern Trat province on 26 January, said Sukhee Boonsang, a director of the Wildlife Conservation Office.

The aim was to manage the wild elephant population, he told AFP, adding that the mammal’s birth rate in five provinces of eastern Thailand rises about eight percent yearly compared to three percent in other regions.

This “will cause more conflict between humans and elephants in the long term if we let it continue”, he said.

Veterinarians and officials administered the vaccines this week using a dart gun without anaesthesia, the conservation office said in a statement.

Wild elephant numbers in Thailand rose from 334 in 2015 to almost 800 last year, with thousands more in captivity.

Human-elephant conflict has caused almost 200 human fatalities and more than 100 elephant deaths since 2012, the conservation office statement said.

Asian elephants, Thailand’s national animal, are classified as endangered globally by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Sukhee said the three elephants had been checked for signs of infection, were well and “living their normal life”, adding that his team will follow up with blood checks every six months.

The vaccine was tested on seven captive elephants in northern Chiang Mai two years ago, he said.

Another 15 doses will be used on elephants in other herds in Thailand before this year’s rainy season starts from May, Sukhee said.


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SK hynix to establish U.S. arm specialized in AI solutions

–  ‘AI Company,’ aims to become a key partner in the AI data center ecosystem
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As the hub for SK Group’s AI strategies, AI Co. will help accelerate AI advancement in global markets, including US and S. Korea.
–  “SK hynix will proactively seize opportunities in the upcoming AI era and deliver exceptional value to its partners in AI”

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it will establish an AI solutions firm, tentatively named AI Company(AI Co.), in the US to find new AI growth engines.

“Leveraging its unparalleled chip technologies, such as HBM, the memory chipmaker will try to play a pivotal role in delivering optimized AI systems for its customers in the AI datacenter sector,” the company said.

“The company will also continue making strategic investments in and collaborating with AI firms to strengthen its competitiveness in memory chips and provide a range of AI datacenter solutions.”

Global big tech companies have been in a fierce competition to gain an upper hand in the AI race by making significant investments and actively seeking innovation. With the growing demand for advanced AI systems, high-end memory chips are considered essential for overcoming the performance bottlenecks of AI data solutions. Capitalizing on the AI boom, SK hynix, the world’s leading memory chip maker, has been making efforts to cement its AI leadership.

In line with its AI strategy, the company is considering investing in innovative companies in the US and partnering with them through AI Co. to create synergy with the SK Group affiliates.

SK hynix will establish AI Co. through the restructuring of Solidigm (SK hynix NAND Product Solutions Corp.), its California-based enterprise SSD manufacturing subsidiary. In this process, Solidigm will maintain its entity under the name, AI Co., while transferring its business operations to a new subsidiary, to be named Solidigm Inc., to ensure brand continuity. AI Co. will serve as an AI-focused business arm, driving SK hynix’s AI strategy forward. The corporate name of AI Co. will be officially announced later this year.

SK hynix will commit USD 10 billion to AI Co., with the funds to be deployed by AI Co. on a capital-call basis.

“The planned establishment of AI Co. is aimed at securing opportunities in the emerging AI era,” said SK hynix, adding, “The company will continue to work closely with global partners while proactively creating value for customers.”

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

NetEase Cloud Music Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on February 11, 2026

HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NetEase Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899 or the “Company”), a leading interactive music streaming service provider in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the fiscal year of 2025 ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, after the Hong Kong market closes.

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (6:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the same day). Details for the conference call are as follows:

Event Title: NetEase Cloud Music Inc. Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Registration Link: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10052762-ref312.html

All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a personal access PIN, which will be used to join the conference call.

A replay of the call will be accessible by phone at the following numbers and entering PIN: 10052762. The replay will be available through February 18, 2026.

Chinese Mainland:

400-120-9216

Hong Kong:

800-930-639

United States:

1-855-883-1031

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.music.163.com for 12 months following the call.

About NetEase Cloud Music Inc.

Launched in 2013 by NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), NetEase Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899) is a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community. Dedicated to providing an elevated user experience, NetEase Cloud Music Inc. provides precise, personalised recommendations, promotes user interaction and creates a strong social community. Its focus on discovering and promoting emerging musicians has made NetEase Cloud Music Inc. a destination of choice for exploring new and independent music among music enthusiasts in China. The platform has been recognised as the most popular entertainment app among China’s vibrant Generation Z community.

Please see http://ir.music.163.com/ for more information.

Investor Enquiries:

Angela Xu
NetEase Cloud Music Inc.
music.ir@service.netease.com

ABU DHABI CUSTOMS PARTNERS WITH CRIMSONLOGIC TO DEVELOP AN AI-ENABLED INTEGRATED CUSTOMS OPERATIONS SYSTEM

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi Customs (ADC) today announced a strategic partnership with CrimsonLogic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International, to develop the Integrated Customs Operations System (ICOS), an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital customs solution supporting the modernization of customs operations across Abu Dhabi.

Under the collaboration, CrimsonLogic serves as the technology developer, systems integrator and innovation partner, while ADC maintains system ownership and operational oversight. The initiative supports ADC’s long-term vision for digital transformation, trade facilitation and effective border management, in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s economic and regulatory objectives.

ICOS is a centralized and integrated digital solution designed to support core customs functions across the trade facilitation value chain. The system unifies processes, data and operational tools within a secure and governed digital environment. Built with resilience at its core, ICOS adapts seamlessly to evolving trade and regulatory requirements.

Key capabilities of ICOS include:

  • Streamlined and automated customs processes: Automation of key processes such as declaration handling, valuation, inspection and post-audit workflows.
  • E-commerce enablement: Dedicated workflows for small parcels and express shipments to support the growth of online trade.
  • Enhanced integration: Connectivity with relevant government entities for licensing and permit approvals.
  • Improved decision-making: Real-time dashboards and AI-driven analytics to enhance operational visibility.

ICOS leverages advanced AI capabilities to support ADC’s digital transformation by modernizing and integrating customs operations, enabling AI-driven risk assessment and predictions, smart document processing, adaptive compliance, and advanced data analysis, to provide greater operational insight and improve processing efficiency. 

The collaboration with CrimsonLogic also incorporates structured knowledge transfer and training to strengthen institutional capabilities, ensuring a sustainable and long-term operational and support framework for ADC.

At a broader level, ICOS contributes to efficient and secure cross-border trade, aligns with UAE and regional customs modernization initiatives, and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a strategic regional gateway for trade and logistics.

H.E. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, said:” This collaboration with CrimsonLogic to develop the Integrated Customs Operations System supported by AI, comes as part of our commitment to simplify and automate customs and trade processes through fostering innovation, leveraging cutting-edge predictive and analytical technologies, and developing advanced solutions that employ emerging technologies and AI tools in accordance with global best practices. The initiative aims to facilitate trade, enhance supply chain efficiency, ensure the highest levels of transparency and compliance, and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading regional and international hub for trade and logistics.”

“CrimsonLogic is honored to partner with Abu Dhabi Customs on the development of the Integrated Customs Operations System, an initiative that reflects a clear vision for future-proof, secure and efficient customs operations,” said Lawrence Ng, CEO of CrimsonLogic. “This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to public sector excellence through the responsible use of technology to strengthen institutional capabilities and facilitate global trade. Our focus is on delivering a resilient and scalable solution, drawing on our experience in implementing mission-critical government systems to support Abu Dhabi’s customs modernization and its role as a leading regional trade hub.”

The system will be delivered in phases, covering development, testing, and progressive rollout, in line with established governance processes. The first phase of implementation is slated for launch in July 2026.

ABOUT ABU DHABI CUSTOMS

The General Administration of Customs of Abu Dhabi is a government entity responsible for implementing customs policies approved by the relevant authorities in the United Arab Emirates. It serves as the primary gateway for regulating and overseeing trade movements across Abu Dhabi’s various border crossings.

Driven by an ambitious strategic vision, Abu Dhabi Customs aspires to be a world-class customs authority and to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a preferred destination for business at the local, regional and international levels.

https://www.adcustoms.gov.ae/ 

ABOUT CRIMSONLOGIC

CrimsonLogic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International, is a global technology company driven by innovation to digitally transform and simplify global trade.

With over 37 years of experience worldwide, CrimsonLogic specializes in technology-enablement in the fields of trade facilitation, customs clearance automation, classification and compliance intelligence, port operations and government digital services.

As a trusted partner to businesses, logistics service providers, governments, port and terminal operators, CrimsonLogic delivers tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of every company, enabling seamless and secure optimization of trade and port operations.

Having pioneered the world’s first single window trade facilitation system for Singapore, CrimsonLogic continues to advance digital trade transformation through cutting-edge technology and AI-powered innovation. Our solutions have been successfully implemented in more than 40 countries, driving efficiency, transparency and transformation across the global trade ecosystem.

www.crimsonlogic.com 

Clearance Teams Destroy Over 1,000 UXO Items in Champasak Province

From October 2025 to early 2026, the Norwegian People's Aid team in Lao PDR cleared over 1,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in Paksong District, Champasak Province. (Photo credit:Norwegian People's Aid team in Lao PDR)

Clearance teams destroyed more than 1,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items during a large-scale operation in Champasak Province.

The demolition took place in Lak 48 village, Paksong district, where hundreds of UXO items were previously dropped and unexploded. From October 2025 to date, the operation destroyed 1,028 cluster munitions and four other UXO devices.

The Paksong clearance forms part of a broader national effort to reduce UXO risks. In early 2026, clearance teams safely removed three UXO found near residential houses in Kham district, Xieng Khouang Province.

Laos remains the world’s most heavily bombed country. 

During the Second Indochina War, over two million tons of ordnance fell on Lao territory. Today, unexploded ordnance contaminates approximately 25 percent of all villages.

Bounpheng Sisawath, Director General of the National Regulatory Authority, reported 11 UXO-related incidents in 2025 during the annual UXO Sector Working Group Meeting in late 2025. These incidents resulted in 21 casualties, including five fatalities, with children representing the most vulnerable group.

In the first 11 months of 2025, national clearance teams removed UXO from 5,268 hectares, achieving 70 percent of their annual target, and destroyed 59,039 devices. 

The UXO sector faces ongoing challenges including declining humanitarian funding, shorter project timelines, coordination difficulties between central and provincial authorities, and environmental factors such as flooding and soil erosion, which expose buried ordnance.

Authorities have called on local communities to report suspicious items and maintain cooperation with national and international UXO teams.