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Personetics’ New Features Give Banks More Ways to Monetize Customer Wellness

Personetics’ latest product release empowers financial institutions to develop highly personalized customer experiences that democratize financial advice, inspire action, and drive business value

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Personetics, the company transforming how banks build and monetize customer relationships, announced a series of new features for its AI-powered flagship product, Personetics Engage. These enhancements enable financial institutions to create personalized digital experiences that empower customers to become smarter about their money and more motivated to take action. They also reflect Personetics’ deep understanding of how banks can better serve their customers by dynamically responding to their evolving financial needs.

Personetics’ New Features Give Banks More Ways to Monetize Customer Wellness
Personetics’ New Features Give Banks More Ways to Monetize Customer Wellness

The release introduces capabilities that expand banks’ ability to create, control, and customize digital banking experiences that redefine how banks interact with their customers. Key features include:

  • Activity Tracker that offers customers an interactive overview of their spending, income, and cash flow for up to 12 months. This enhanced visibility helps customers easily track and manage their financial activity across accounts from a single place.  
  • Financial Recap helps customers stay on top of their finances at a glance with an Instagram-like summary of their spending over the past seven days. It features top merchants and categories and provides a seven-day outlook of their forecasted balance and projected activities. Rather than just listing transactions, this feature contextualizes information by emphasizing important spending trends and potential areas of concern, including personalized calls to action that banks can customize.
  • Bank and User Categorization Control enables banks to influence transaction categorization mapping for improved accuracy. Banks can review, recategorize, rename, and even create their own unique categories to align with their evolving business and local needs. In addition, end-customer recategorization and editing options provide an additional feedback loop that ensures a more personalized and accurate display of their transactions, recurring activities, and forecasted balance.
  • Custom User Journeys introduce a new level of interactive engagement between banks and their customers. Banks can now create targeted, dynamic flows that gather customer preferences and adapt in real time. These flows deliver personalized financial guidance and product recommendations based on direct customer input, with customizable and interactive insights, questionnaires, and teasers.

The Personetics approach enables financial institutions to independently create and modify insights through an intuitive management console—a feature that competitive solutions often lack without substantial vendor involvement.

“Financial institutions today need solutions that go beyond basic personalization and static insights,” said Ron Agam, Chief Product Officer at Personetics. “These new capabilities advance our mission of providing banks with a platform that dynamically responds to their customers’ changing financial needs, making them smarter about their money and motivated to act.”

These latest innovations reinforce Personetics’ commitment to shaping the future of digital banking—one where financial institutions don’t just serve customers but actively empower them. Using AI, Personetics transforms how banks build and monetize customer relationships, turning everyday banking into a more personalized, data-driven experience. By doing so, banks foster deeper engagement, drive meaningful action, and ultimately enhance their customers’ financial well-being.

About Personetics

Personetics is the global leader in transforming how banks build and monetize customer relationships by enabling them to dynamically respond to consumers’ evolving financial needs with contextual and highly relevant insights, making them smarter about their money and eager to act. The AI-powered SaaS platform allows financial institutions to boost customer engagement and satisfaction, resulting in increased digital adoption and sales conversions. Personetics supports 150 million customers across 35 global markets and serves leading financial institutions. The company has offices in New York, London, Singapore, São Paulo, and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit https://personetics.com.

Media contact:

Ellery Smith
personetics@fullyvested.com

 

Goeroptics Debuts Innovative AR Etching Waveguide and DLP 3D Printing Light Engine Module

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Goertek Optics Technology Co. (“Goeroptics”), a subsidiary of Goertek, has unveiled its latest full-color augmented reality (AR) etching waveguide module, Star G-E1, and its proprietary DLP (Digital Light Processing) 3D printing light engine at the SPIE (International Society for Optics and Photonics) AR | VR | MR 2025 and TCT Japan, highlighting the company’s continuous advancements and expansions in the optics sector.

The Star G-E1 module, featuring high-refractive-index materials and etching surface relief grating technology, delivers unparalleled display performance. It boasts high uniformity, high brightness, and low stray light, ensuring crystal-clear visuals even in bright environments. This innovation overcomes the limitations of traditional nanoimprint techniques in high-refractive-index material applications, offering a wider range of refractive index options and enhanced UV resistance. By optimizing the grating material and structure, the Star G-E1 achieves a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, with brightness uniformity exceeding 45% and color difference less than 0.02. The improvements represent a 50% and 100% enhancement, respectively, over similar technical solutions. This significantly reduces image color deviation and elevates color performance, resulting in vibrant, clear, and impurity-free images. Furthermore, the Star G-E1 features a sleek, single-layer optical waveguide that is just 0.7 millimeters thick. It incorporates an industry-leading micro-LED display solution, with the light engine volume under 0.5 cubic centimeters. The compact design delivers exceptional optical display performance, paving the way for lightweight AR glasses that provide a delicate, realistic, and natural viewing experience.

With the continued evolution of the 3D printing industry and the increasing demand for high-precision printing, optical modules in 3D printing equipment are facing more stringent performance requirements. Precise light field control is critical for 3D printing light engines to reduce errors and improve the quality and consistency of printed products. At TCT Japan, Goeroptics introduced a state-of-the-art DLP-based 3D printing light engine that raises the bar. Supporting high resolutions of 4K and 1080P, the module significantly improves printing accuracy. The 3W high output power shortens the curing time for each layer of material, accelerating printing speed. The contrast ratio exceeds 1000:1, effectively minimizing print residue. In addition, the light engine boasts 90% uniformity, ensuring that printed product details are sharp and features are intact. Distortion control is maintained within 0.1%, ensuring the shape and size of printed products are accurate. The light engine also features an all-glass lens and all-metal structural design, coupled with robust thermal management, ensuring stability and durability during prolonged operation, and extending the life of the device.

In addition to its 3D printing offerings, Goeroptics showcased its innovative 3D scanning light engines and laser modules for precise 3D profiler measurements. The 3D scanning light engine leverages DLP technology to rapidly display various high-resolution structured light patterns, capturing intricate surface details and enhancing 3D model accuracy for a wide range of applications. The laser module, utilizing line laser technology, precisely scans object surfaces to measure their 3D contours. With a Gaussian degree of over 90%, uniform scanning lines, and high accuracy, it is perfectly suited for inspection tasks in the 3C electronics, lithium battery, and PCB segments. Since 2017, Goeroptics has been developing DLP projection light engines, providing end-to-end solutions from optical design to assembly. The company continues to expand its research and manufacturing capabilities in micro-nano optical components and laser modules. Looking ahead, Goeroptics remains committed to pushing the boundaries of precision optics, offering high-performance, cost-effective solutions to clients worldwide.

Cellid Raises $13 Million to Advance AR Glasses Display Development

Advancing Adoption through Enhanced Mass Production and Accelerated Product Launches

TOKYO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cellid Inc., a developer of AR glasses displays and spatial recognition engines for next-generation devices, today announced that it has raised a total of USD 13 million (JPY 2 billion) through a private placement with Development Bank of Japan Inc. as the lead investor, and through a third-party allotment of new shares to funds managed or involved in the management of More Management Co., Ltd.; CVC fund jointly established by Kyocera Corporation and Global Brain Corporation; 15th Rock, Inc.; and FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd. This latest financing brings Cellid’s total funding raised to date to approximately USD 33 million (JPY 5.2 billion).


Cellid’s core business is the development of displays for AR glasses and spatial recognition engines. In particular, Cellid boasts the industry’s most advanced technology in the development and design of the world’s largest, widest field of view and lightest weight waveguide, and has succeeded in developing the first full-color projection technology using plastic materials.

Last November, Cellid announced the release of “Reference Design” (verification model) -eyeglass-type AR glasses that employs the optical see-through waveguide display method. By adopting our original waveguide, we succeeded in creating a design that is no different from that of ordinary glasses and lightweight (approx. 58g), and compared to conventional head-mounted display-type glasses, the new glasses reduce eye fatigue even after long hours of daily use.

This financing will enable Cellid to strengthen the lineup of products and reference designs that are key components of AR glasses, such as micro projectors and waveguides, and promote the development of business areas that make use of reference designs. Cellid will also accelerate the market launch of their products by strengthening their mass production system.

Underwriters

  • Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • More Management Co., Ltd.
  • KVIF-I Limited Partnership(Limited partner: Kyocera Corporation; General partner: Global Brain Corporation)
  • 15th Rock, Inc. 
  • FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd

Cellid CEO Satoshi Shiraga comments:

“We are honored that the Development Bank of Japan Inc. and other financial investors and partners have recognized Cellid’s business, which is centered on the development of displays for AR glasses and spatial recognition engines, as well as our growth potential. As AR glasses are increasingly attracting attention as a more accessible next-generation device, we are pursuing their evolution through the development of key components for AR glasses, such as waveguides and micro projectors. With this financing, we aim to accelerate the market launch of our products and contribute to the further adoption of AR glasses by acquiring top talent in Japan and abroad, while strengthening our technological development capabilities and expanding our mass production system.”

Investor Comments

Akira Nagai, Senior Vice President, Growth & Cross Border Investment Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.

“AR glasses have been in the limelight in recent years as next-generation wearable devices, but innovation in lenses, a key component, is essential for their full-scale diffusion. In this context, we are highly impressed with Cellid’s world-class technology for waveguide lenses and the fact that it has established a supply chain through close collaboration with Japanese optical materials and semiconductor processing companies, which are highly competitive worldwide. DBJ feels that Cellid has the potential to become the de facto standard for waveguides and will do its utmost to support Cellid’s growth strategy in the future.”

Akihiro Matsuyama, Representative Director, More Management Co., Ltd. 

“We are pleased to announce that we have executed a follow-on investment in Cellid from our fund, whose lead investor is AXA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. We highly valued their advanced technologies related to AR and decided to invest for them to commercialize their products with global companies. We expect that their products will bring people’s relationship with computers closer and bring innovation to their lives. As a shareholder, we will actively support them.”

Shouichi Nakagawa, Executive Officer, Senior General Manager, Corporate R&D Group, Kyocera Corporation

“We are very pleased that KVIF-I has invested in Cellid. We are committed to cutting-edge research and development to fulfill our corporate Management Rationale, ‘contribute to the advancement of society and humankind’. AR and other XR technologies are building a new relationship between humans and computers. Glass waveguides and spatial recognition engines developed by Cellid are essential in our search for the next generation of key devices. We are committed to supporting Cellid as they take on the challenge of using their advanced technology to contribute to the advancement of society and humankind.”

Tetsu Nakajima, Founder/General Partner, 15th Rock, Inc.

“The AR glasses market continues to expand, with large companies expected to enter the market. Cellid, with its innovative manufacturing technology and knowledge, has huge potential for growth. 15th Rock, with a core focus on supporting innovations in Human Augmentation, will fully support Cellid’s mission by making the most of the knowledge and network it has cultivated to date.”

Miruto Ōhara, Investment Manager, Investment Department, FFG Venture Business Partners

“We are very pleased to invest in Cellid, a leading Japanese developer of AR glasses devices, which are rapidly gaining attention around the world, especially among big tech companies, as the next-generation device following smartphones. CEO Satoshi Shiraga and his management team have great potential to develop cutting-edge Japanese technology on a global scale. It is very exciting to imagine a near future in which Cellid’s products will be available in the market and in the hands of many people around the world. The entire Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) is committed to supporting Cellid’s further growth and address of challenges.”

About Cellid
Cellid specializes in the development of advanced AR glass display modules, focusing on waveguides and spatial recognition engines for next-generation devices. Leveraging unique optical simulation and proprietary production technologies, Cellid has developed display modules as thin and lightweight as standard eyeglass lenses, delivering clear images and one of the world’s largest fields of view for waveguides. Additionally, Cellid offers industry-specific solutions powered by spatial recognition technologies such as Cellid SLAM. By integrating cutting-edge AR display hardware with real-world spatial recognition software, Cellid is driving the “Blending of Physical and Digital World,” making exceptional information tools more accessible, practical, and convenient for users worldwide

Media Inquiries: 

Michael Kornspan
michael.kornspan@strategicpr.biz 

 

Elegoo to Open Pre-Orders for Centauri Carbon on February 17, Bringing Reliable CoreXY 3D Printing

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  Elegoo, a rapidly developing brand in global smart manufacturing, announces today on its website that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Centauri Carbon, the company’s first CoreXY FDM 3D printer, will open at 9 AM EST on February 17. The Centauri, the basic version of the Centauri series, will also be revealed on the same date. Unlike Elegoo’s previous FDM lineup, the Neptune series, the Centauri Carbon aims to deliver an unparalleled user experience, offering faster and more reliable performance for both beginners and professionals across various sectors.

Elegoo's first CoreXY 3D printer, the Centauri Carbon, will open for pre-orders at 9 AM EST on February 17.
Elegoo’s first CoreXY 3D printer, the Centauri Carbon, will open for pre-orders at 9 AM EST on February 17.

User-friendly and reliable for home and professional use

With a print volume of 256 × 256 × 256 mm, the Centauri Carbon offers a user-friendly, professional-grade 3D printing experience that transforms any living room into a creative space. Compared to open-framed bed slingers, its family-friendly design with rounded corners and an enclosed structure offers safety for homes with children and pets, while the assembly-free setup allows users to print right out of the box for added convenience. A built-in filter removes harmful gases during printing, promoting a healthier environment. The right-side filament holder enhances accessibility, while dual glass panels make it easy to monitor prints in progress.

The Centauri Carbon is built with a durable, automotive-grade integrated die-cast frame, reinforced by four aluminum alloy pillars and stainless steel side panels, ensuring exceptional stability and print quality. Its hardened nozzles are designed for printing carbon fiber and other abrasive materials, catering to the growing demand for strong, lightweight prints.

Besides PLA-CF, it supports a range of materials including ABS, ASA, PLA, PETG, and TPU. The flexible magnetic plate is double-sided, with a PLA-specific surface on one side and a textured PEI surface on the other, offering improved adhesion. For PLA prints, the PLA-specific side of the heated bed only needs to reach 30°C, ensuring both safety and energy efficiency. This design minimizes warping and makes it easy to remove prints once completed.

High-speed, high-quality 3D prints with a perfect first layer

The Centauri Carbon delivers impressive print speeds of up to 500 mm/s with acceleration reaching 20,000 mm/s². According to Elegoo Lab, a custom smartphone stand can be printed in just 30 minutes.

Equipped with four pressure sensors and a proprietary algorithm, the heated bed simplifies leveling with just one click. Automatic Z-axis compensation corrects uneven surfaces, eliminating the need for manual leveling. This ensures a flawless first layer, crucial for 3D printing success and preventing issues like warping or curling.

The Centauri Carbon also offers a seamless 3D printing experience with additional key features:

  • Custom firmware with slicer and Wi-Fi support: The Centauri Carbon runs on proprietary Elegoo OS with custom firmware, ensuring high security and performance. It supports advanced slicer functionality via Elegoo Slicer (based on Orca Slicer), with optimized, regularly updated parameters, and offers Wi-Fi connectivity for remote printing.
  • Camera for time-lapse and monitoring: Users can capture the entire printing process with the time-lapse feature and monitor each step of the print in real time.
  • Built-in chamber lighting: LED lighting inside the chamber provides clear visibility, enabling users to monitor the printing process even in low-light conditions.
  • 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen: A vibrant, easy-to-navigate touch screen offers an enhanced interactive design for a smoother user experience.
  • Vibration and pressure advance compensation: Equipped with an accelerometer for vibration compensation and optimized pressure advance, ensuring smoother extrusion and reducing model ripples.

For full specs, pricing, and other details, please subscribe via email on Elegoo’s official website to receive updates on February 17. With its reliability, affordability, and impressive speed and precision, the Centauri Carbon is poised to be a game changer in the CoreXY FDM 3D printer market. While Elegoo is known for its resin 3D printers, such as the best-selling Saturn and beginner-friendly Mars series, the Centauri Carbon will mark a significant milestone in the company’s FDM lineup.

About Elegoo

Founded in 2015, Elegoo is a rapidly developing brand in the global smart manufacturing industry, specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of consumer-grade 3D printers, laser engravers, STEM kits, and other smart technology products. Located in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China, the company has sold millions of products across more than 90 countries and regions. In 2024, the company’s total sales revenue surpassed 200 million USD, with close to 700 employees and nearly 30,000 square meters of office and manufacturing area. With a focus on programming and 3D printing technology, Elegoo provides unique and smart creation spaces for diverse consumers to enhance personalized experiences.

Caraz & Parklon BB Playpen Series Now Available at 【Doremi3babies】

Hong Kong’s Professional Baby Products Store 【Doremi3babies】 Introduces Caraz & Parklon BB Playpen Series


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 February 2025 -【Doremi3babies】 has recently announced the launch of the Caraz & Parklon BB playpen series. As two of the most popular baby brands in South Korea, Caraz & Parklon are known for their practicality and safety, catering to the diverse needs of modern families and providing local parents with comprehensive childcare solutions.

Now available at 【Doremi3babies】, the Caraz & Parklon BB playpen series offers parents a high-quality, safe, and flexible new option for baby care. Designed to create a dedicated activity space for babies, these products integrate innovative features with international safety standards, helping parents easily manage daily childcare needs with confidence.

Features of Caraz & Parklon BB Playpen

  • International Safety Certification: Certified by KC, CE, and other international safety standards, ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Stable & Minimalist Design: Easy and quick to install, equipped with a non-slip base for stable and durable use, suitable for various home environments.
  • Flexible Adjustment: The playpen size and shape can be freely adjusted according to home space needs, making it adaptable to different scenarios.
  • Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic Materials: Made with baby-safe, eco-friendly, and non-toxic materials, giving parents peace of mind.

Designed for modern families, this series helps create a dedicated activity space for babies while allowing parents to manage their daily routines with ease. Caraz & Parklon have been highly popular among parents in South Korea, and their official launch at 【Doremi3babies】 brings more high-quality childcare product choices to local families.

Exclusive New Member Shopping Offer

To celebrate the official launch of the Caraz & Parklon BB playpen series at 【Doremi3babies】, a special shopping discount is available for new members. Starting today, customers who register as members and make their first purchase of HKD 600 or more will enjoy a 10% discount on their entire order.

More Information

For more product details and promotional activities, visit the 【Doremi3babies】 Facebook page (search for “Doremi3babies”) or contact the customer service team for further inquiries.

Hashtag: #Doremi3babies

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

About Caraz & Parklon

Caraz & Parklon are well-known South Korean baby brands dedicated to designing children’s products that meet international safety standards. Recognized for their high quality, flexibility, and safety, their BB playpen series integrates innovative design with practical functionality, making them a top choice for families worldwide.

About 【Doremi3babies】

Founded in 2017, 【Doremi3babies】 is a Hong Kong-based specialty store focusing on baby and toddler products. The store is committed to selecting high-quality, safe, and practical products, mainly from top Korean and Japanese brands. Each product is personally tested by the store owner and their family to ensure it meets strict safety and functionality standards. Over the years, 【Doremi3babies】 has gained the trust and support of local families, accumulating over 10,000 Facebook followers.

Collaborative Robots Pioneer Automation Revolution, Market to Reach US$7.2 Billion by 2030

Cobots, via low ASPs and safety coupled with AI value-adds, will unlock new commercial applications for robotics

LONDON, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Collaborative robots (cobots) are a versatile, cost effective, robot form factor that is demonstrating value across many industry verticals. According to a new report from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, revenue from cobots will increase from US$970 million in 2023 to US$7.2 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 28%. Safety, lower average selling prices, and accessibility will drive collaborative robot sales.

“Cobots are at the forefront of the robotics revolution. They have the potential to democratize automation and bring robots into new markets, working side-by-side with human workers to unlock economic growth,” states George Chowdhury, Robotics Industry Analyst at ABI Research. “Cobots have a synergy with Artificial Intelligence (AI); The two technologies combined have been leveraged by enterprises to automate tasks which have, until now, been exclusively reserved for human workers. Moreover, the more affordable cost and safety of cobots create an opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt robotics, unlocking major productivity advantages for broad sectors of the economy.”

Cobots will play a large part in global reshoring initiatives. Geographically, cobot shipments will grow to 64,000 per year in North America by 2030, a CAGR of 29%. While China will become the main adopter in the APAC region, growing to 130,000 annual shipments at the end of the decade, with suppliers enjoying a CAGR of 41%. Within industrial manufacturing, the automotive segment will drive cobot uptake with shipments growing from 13,000 in 2023 to 115,000 by 2030. Growth in use cases including palletization and inspection will have a knock-on effect for attachment sales including cameras. 3D cameras, stereo cameras with the ability to judge object depth, will be attached to 59% of cobot deployments by 2030.

While traditional robotics OEMs have developed cobot product lines (including FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Omron, and Kawasaki), Universal Robots (UR), via its innovative partners, continues to control the highest market share. NVIDIA will also play a critical part in the further adoption of cobots. NVIDIA’s GPUs coupled with software products, such as Isaac Manipulator, will deliver AI-augmented solutions to the robotics market, enabling new cobot use cases.

“Collaborative robots are the flagship form factor for democratization and automation expansion into new markets, notably via SMEs. Cobots have the capacity to revolutionize industries from medicine to agriculture by augmenting human workers with AI value adds,” concludes Chowdhury.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Collaborative Robots market data report. This report is part of the company’s Industrial, Collaborative & Commercial Robotics research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司,拥有得天独厚的优势,充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁,通过提供独家研究和专业性指导,推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略,无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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NaaS Technology Inc. Achieves Strong Demand-side Growth in Charging Service Business, Covering Over 60% of China’s NEV Owners

BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, today announced substantial expansion in its charging interconnectivity business, adding approximately 6.4 million new registered users in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the total registered users through NaaS’s strategic partner, the Kuaidian platform, reached nearly 19 million, covering over 60% of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) owners. This estimate is based on data from China’s Ministry of Public Security, which reported 31.4 million NEVs in the country by the end of 2024.

With China’s sales penetration rate of NEV hitting 52% in November 2024 and projected to continue to climb in 2025, demand for intelligent and efficient charging solutions continues to accelerate. NaaS is accelerating its interconnectivity expansion by deepening both demand and supply-side partnerships with auto OEMs, third-party online platforms, and charge point operators. As of September 30, 2024, NaaS had connected nearly 1.15 million chargers, representing 35% of China’s public charging infrastructure. Through multi-faceted collaborations, NaaS is reinforcing its commitment to delivering scalable and high-quality charging solutions. By continuously expanding network coverage and optimizing service efficiency, the Company is streamlining EV charging, making it more accessible, seamless, and dependable for the rapidly growing NEV user base.

Ms. Yang Wang, Chief Executive Officer of NaaS, stated:” The rapid user growth reflects the growing demand for smart, high-efficiency charging solutions. By expanding our interconnectivity network and deepening collaborations across the EV ecosystem, we are committed to delivering a superior charging experience and driving the industry toward a more connected future.”

Mr. Steven Sim, Chief Financial Officer of NaaS, added, “The expansion of our interconnectivity business reaffirms NaaS’ strong market position and the trust we’ve built with millions of EV drivers. As the industry continues its rapid transformation, we are focused on further optimizing our platform, leveraging data-driven insights, and accelerating our partnerships to drive sustainable growth.”

About NaaS Technology Inc.

NaaS Technology Inc. is the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks Technology Limited, a leading energy digitalization group in China. The Company provides one-stop solutions to energy asset owners comprising charging services, energy solutions and new initiatives, supporting every stage of energy assets’ lifecycle and facilitating energy transition.

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The 20th “Hong Kong Pet Show” Opens Today

Largest Scale Ever with Hundreds of Exciting Activities for Pet Lovers

HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th Hong Kong Pet Show, title-sponsored by CSL and organized by Exhibition Group, opens today at Hall 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running until February 9, this year’s show is the largest in its history.

The 20th Hong Kong Pet Show, title-sponsored by CSL and organized by Exhibition Group, opens today at Hall 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running until February 9, this year's show is the largest in its history.
The 20th Hong Kong Pet Show, title-sponsored by CSL and organized by Exhibition Group, opens today at Hall 3 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running until February 9, this year’s show is the largest in its history.

The opening ceremony was attended by Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hon., Dr. Thomas Sit, Assistant Director (Inspection and Quarantine) of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Dr. Wingco Lo, President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, Mr. Alvin Chiu, Political Assistant to Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, The Hon. Shiu Ka-fai. Member of Legislative Council, Mr. Rex Li, Chairman of Hong Kong Pet Trade Association Limited, Ms. Lillian Wan, Assistant Vice President of CSL Mobile Limited, Ms. Helena Chen, Managing Director of Hong Kong & Macau, Mastercard Worldwide, Mr. Patrick Ying, Executive Director of the General Committee of Hong Kong Kennel Club, Ms. Phebe Lo, Chairman of Hong Kong Black Cat Club, Mr. Carl Wong, Chairman of Exhibition Group and Ms. Shirley Chu, General Manager of Exhibition Group.

Unprecedented Scale

Spanning 260,000 square feet in Hall 3, this year’s show features nearly 400 exhibitors across 1,000 booths, making it the largest gathering of international pet food and supplies brands in Hong Kong. Often dubbed the ” Brands and Products Expo for the pet industry,” the show welcomes pet owners to bring their beloved companions for shopping and entertainment.

Promoting Animal Welfare Through Community Engagement

Over its 20-year history, the show has consistently championed the message of ” Love & Respect, We are family.” The event has collaborated with more than 22 non-profit organizations, sponsoring over 470 booths worth approximately HK$15 million in total. For the first time, the Pet Show is partnering with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups to launch the “Pet Show 2025 – SLASH POINT Cute Pet Workshops,” which will feature a variety of pet-themed workshops, including ceramic pet painting, 3D-printed pet piggy banks, pressed flower pet keychains, caricature drawing, DIY jewelry, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to create unique pet products themselves.

Exhibition Group Chairman Carl Wong stated: “Hong Kong’s pet industry has grown beyond HK$6.2 billion, reflecting not just economic success but a thriving ecosystem. Over two decades, we’ve evolved from a purely commercial platform into a vital bridge between businesses and non-profit organizations. Exhibition Group remains committed to fostering responsible pet ownership while facilitating collaboration between commercial and charitable sectors to build a more pet-friendly society.”

Diversifying Pet Culture and Economic Development
The growing popularity of pet ownership has driven diversification across the industry, encompassing food, supplies, grooming, healthcare, tourism, and creative sectors. Responding to emerging trends, this year’s show introduces a new “International Pet Cultural and Creative Zone” to promote cultural diversity in the pet industry.

The 2025 show debuts three new zones: “Bio-Diverse Pavilion,” the “International Pet Cultural and Creative Zone,” and a new overseas exhibition area. The Bio-Diverse Pavilion showcases various reptilian stars, including Centrochelys sulcata and Iguana iguana, featuring ecological interactions and educational seminars, allowing audiences to explore the mysterious world of reptiles and inspire life education. The “International Pet Cultural and Creative Zone” and the new overseas exhibition area gather multiple domestic and international brands, showcasing creatively designed pet-related products and handmade crafts that combine the unique charm of pets and trendy culture, promoting interaction and development between the pet and cultural industries.

Celebrating the Year of the Snake with Pets

The show will feature multiple themed zones and signature events, including the “Hong Kong Kennel Club Lunar New Year Carnival,” “the 2025 Spring Blessings CFA Championship Cat Show,” the “18th Olympets,” and Hong Kong’s largest indoor “Pet Fun Theme Park.”

The Hong Kong Kennel Club Lunar New Year Carnival will have a photo spot for the Year of the Snake and a dog playground, hosting a series of dog-specific activities, such as the “Pet Grooming Creative Competition” and “Amateur Obedience Competition.” There will also be workshops and demonstrations for pet grooming, obedience training, and dog talent shows. One highlight is the “Amateur Breed Exemption Competition,” where attendees can enjoy a variety of competing dogs, including Shiba Inu, Bichon Frise, Chows, Border Collies, and King Charles Spaniels.

The “2025 Spring Blessings CFA Championship Cat Show,” an international beauty pageant for pets, will take place over two days with ten rounds of competition, featuring 11 experienced judges from the United States, Finland, Australia, and Hong Kong, China. Over 100 cats will compete, representing nearly 20 breeds, including Persian cats, Exotic Shorthairs, and Maine Coons. There will also be special showcases of Singapura cats and the newly introduced Toybob cats from Hong Kong, making this an unmissable event for cat lovers.

The second stop of the “18th Olympets” will be held during the expo, featuring various fun competitions, including a 50-foot sprint, 100-foot return, 50-foot hurdles, a triathlon for dogs, high jump, long jump, and a new competition—three-circle chase. The organizers have invited Ryan Lau, Rose Chan, and Ophelia Chung to serve as ambassadors to cheer on the participating dogs and promote pet-friendly concepts.

This year, the Show will introduce Hong Kong’s largest indoor pet theme park, featuring a Snoopy photo spot and dog training classes, creating diverse interactive experiences for owners and their pets.

Additionally, to promote Hong Kong as a pet-friendly city, the Show is partnering with KMB to launch the “Pet Bus Tour,” offering drop-off points at the Convention Centre in Wan Chai on February 8 and 9 for convenience, allowing owners and their pets to participate in events. The program will provide multiple routes on weekends and holidays, covering various pet-friendly hotspots in Central, West Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Ma Wan, and Sai Kung, enabling owners and pets to enjoy the fun of bus outings together and enhancing the convenience and appeal of pet-friendly facilities.

Leading Industry Networking and Consumer Experience

The Hong Kong Pet Show 2025 reinforces its position as a premier industry platform by hosting the “Overseas Business Matching and Networking Session” in collaboration with the Hong Kong Pet Trade Association. This exclusive event brings together international industry leaders and exhibitors for meaningful discussions on market trends, experience sharing, and exploration of the latest developments in the global pet industry.

The “MoCity Favorite Pet Brand Awards 2024” ceremony will celebrate outstanding pet brands that have earned widespread public recognition. This prestigious event not only acknowledges industry excellence but also sets benchmarks for quality and innovation in the pet sector

There will also be a “Mastercard® Spending Scratch Card Lucky Draw,” where attendees who spend at least HKD 500 at designated booths using a Mastercard can participate. Each HKD 500 spent qualifies for one entry, with HKD 1,000 earning two entries, up to a maximum of 10 entries per receipt. Prizes include round-trip tickets for two to Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei, with over 4,000 prizes available. Participants can redeem scratch cards to instantly learn their draw results. (License numbers: 59577, 59578).

 

Hong Kong Pet Show 2025

Date

6 to 9 February,2025 (Thursday to Sunday)

Time

6 to 8 February (Thursday to Saturday): 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM

9 February (Sunday): 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM

Venue

Hall 3, HKCEC

Website

https://www.exhibitiongroup.com.hk/exhibitions/petshow2025

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