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Taiwan Became a Super-aged Society, See How We Learned from the Middle-aged to Transform and Breakthrough our Career

-Two Brand Stories of B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, Revealed Nothing is Impossible for the Middle-aged and Everyone Expects to be Inspired by Friendly Workplaces and Wisdom of Entrepreneurs –

TAIPEI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Established in 2016, Seek and Find Co., Ltd. has been devoted to helping professionals return to workplaces and assisted workers of different life stages in career repositioning, changes and adaptation, including those who run their own businesses to reinvent the wheel. In the past, we had our spotlight on women returnee to workplaces, this time, let’s focus on two middle-aged uncles’ brand stories, see how they took inheritage and innovation into account.  Everyone expects to be inspired by friendly workplaces and wisdom of entrepreneurs.

On April 25th, 2025, Taipei Mayor Wayne Chiang and Chairman, Shihlin Market Self Governance Association, Lin Tian-Lai took a group photo with Mr. Lee, No. 3 stand owner, B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, to encourage him to turn a new leaf with gourmet and preservance to break limitations of right-leg dyfunctions.
On April 25th, 2025, Taipei Mayor Wayne Chiang and Chairman, Shihlin Market Self Governance Association, Lin Tian-Lai took a group photo with Mr. Lee, No. 3 stand owner, B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, to encourage him to turn a new leaf with gourmet and preservance to break limitations of right-leg dyfunctions.

With Nostalgia of Good Taste, B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, Became a Late-night Dining Hall for People Live in and out of Taipei

Celebrating 2025 Summer Masters Game, Beef Noodles and Hanoi Phở Are Ready to Serve and Enjoy Taiwanese and Asian Cultures, Old and New Friends are Welcome

After a trial run since April 17th and a grand opening on April 25th. B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, became a late-night dining hall for people lived in and out of Taipei. In addition to popular shops run by several decades, forty percent was newcomers who bring sincerity, creativity and heartwarming to serve food lovers with true feelings and to grow business with passion. All is to create a dinning  experience with diversity and collective city memories.

Two Brand Stories Invite You to Recall Ups and Downs of Life

Taking this opportunity, we’d like to introduce two stand owners: No. 3 Classic Beef Noodles and No.6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet. Their similarities lied in “the Middle Aged Dare to Make a New Beginning” and “Genuine Ingredients to Deliver Original Taste.” The former shown tenacity for a layman to turn a new leaf, make his dream come true, fight with courage, and never forget one’s roots. The latter marked the fourth generation of inheritage, preservation of original taste, being true to one’s heart, and took an unconventional path.

We cordially invite travel agencies, tour managers, tour guides, backpackers, domestic travel enthusiast, night market beat of journalists and editors, we media and live broadcasters such as bloggers, YouTubers, Podcasters, Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok, neighbors, locals, authorities concerned, as well as nation-wide, Asian and global customers to come and visit us, enjoy cuisine and making friends.

No. 3 Classic Beef Noodles Stewed with Taipei’s Adolescent Memories

Mr. Lee, owner of No. 3 stand, visited Shihlin Night Market quite often during school days with great time and young memories. After 5.5 years of getting up at 3:30 am to do a full-time job and a part-time job, the aspirations to own a small shop become stronger and stronger. Mr. Lee signed leasing contracts right away after he spotted an online advertisement of B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, in December, 2024.

“Genuine Ingredients and Warm Hospitality” is our Brand Spirit and Core Value

“My mother was a cancer patient and passed away when she is 59 years old. It is a milestone event in my life with a big impact for me as how to remain healthy, keep doing exercises and go away from illness. I believe that whole food diet is a key to health. Genuine ingredients are the most important things. Due to nature of my jobs, I have to eat out, desirable and nutritious Taiwanese snacks with good taste are my favourites. I love Taiwanese snack shops to make myself at home.”

Our brand spirit and core value was embodied in the self production of beef noodle soup, i.e., ten well-chosen Chinese spices and medicines of the stewing spice bag, purchase of quality Australian beef, beef shank braised to tender, the soup stewed for over four hours, source applied to dry mixed beef noodles, from three appetizers (cucumber salad, shredded dried bean curd and spicy kelp slices,) to side dishes and source like pickled mustard green and chili oil. This is to avoid any chemical additives at our stand.

With a Big Adventure in My Middle Age, I Am Blessed with Significant Others and Customers’ Support

Mr. Lee is very quiet. However, he cannot stop talking when he refers to B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market,”With fearless purity, I make a big adventure in my middle age and join the fiercest gourmet battlefield. Thanks for their coaching, trust and tolerance for many significant others. Among them, direct applauses and feedbacks from our customers is the driving force for me to work day and night.

Translating Classic Good Taste into Several Flavors of Beef and Non-beef Noodle Soup

Whether you are local lived in neighborhood or travellers coming from remote places, No. 3 Classic Beef Noodles expect you to come and enjoy eating noodles and feel comfortable just like at home. Given beef lovers and no-beef audiences, in addition to braised, tomato, clear-broth beef noodle soup, and mixed beef noodles, there are other choices of wonton noodle soup and soybean paste noodles. To meet stuffy and tasty needs,main courses such as set menu with two appetizers and a small can of Coke or Sprite and A-la-carte beef and wonton noodle soup, are very popular as well.

Affordable Pricing for A-la-carte Meals, Suitable for a Single Person, a Couple of Two and to Be Shared by a Group of People

Among then, the A-la-carte braised noodle soup (No Beef) only costs NT$90 (approx. US$3) while the A-la-carte braised, tomato, clear-broth beef noodle soup and dry mixed beef noodles only costs NT$190(approx. US$6.3). With higher and higher costs of ingredients, all of the above-mentioned meals are with reasonable pricing and best fit for a single person, a couple of two and a group of people. For children and those who don’t like spicy foods, clear-broth beef noodle soup and wonton noodle soup are their favourites. If you love to have a drink with easy talks, Taiwan beer with golden, classic, pineapple, mango, honey and grape flavours, as well as Coke and Sprite, will be your buddies.

This Summer and Autumn, Iced and Sweet Soups Are Available to Quench Your Thirst, Soothing Your Heat, Treating Yourself and Balancing Rich Flavors of Snacks and Foods 

Since trial run, vegetarians ask what we can offer often. And, it gets hotter day by day, we launched iced and sweet soups on May 20th (pronunciation similar to “I Love You” in Mandarin ), for example, Ta-Jia Taro Soup, Ta-Jia Taro and Azuki Bean Soup, Azuki Bean Soup and Mung Bean Soup. Hopefully, new arrivals serve as royal companions to quench your thirst, soothing your heat, treating yourself and balancing rich flavors of snacks and foods this summer and autumn.

Suspended Meal Will Be Launched During Summer Vacation to Allow the Disadvantaged and Those in Need to Play Knife and Fork

Our long-term sales promotion includes the suspended meals to be launched during summer vacation. This is to allow the disadvantaged and those in need to play knife and fork while we have good time with great foods here. From now on, we will continue to offer two appetizers and one small can of Coke and Sprite for the set menu. If you order three set meals or A-la-carte beef noodle soup,you will get one cup of Azuki or Mung Bean Soup free. If you order five set meals or A-la-carte beef noodle soup, you will get one cup of Ta-Jia Taro Soup or Azuki Bean Soup free. If you order ten set meals or A-la-carte beef noodle soup, you will get two cups of Ta-Jia Taro Soup or Azuki Bean Soup free.

Even the Dishwashing Liquid Has Been Under Scrutiny to Give Anyone Peace of Mind and Demonstrated Mr. Lee’s Care of Our Land and Love of Our Nature

Mr. Lee insisted not only in pursuit of personal health, but also fresh, nutritious and tasty ingredients. In terms of the dishware and the dishwashing liquid, he shown his care of our land and love of our nature. “I have a small wish that B1 Food Court, Shinlin Night Market, becomes the 1st experimental site for waste reduction and give you peace of mind for the dishware among sOcttand owners of Taipei’s night markets .”

Mr. Lee said that we have done our best not to use disposable dishware. For instance, we used bowls , spoons, dishes of appetizers and sauce made in Yingge, New Taipei City, to re-create comfortable setting and feelings for having meals at home. In addition to recycle dishware, we introduced natural dishwashing liquid that has been improved formula and produced by Taiwan for fifty years with a food-level certificate issued by SGS. It took a little amount of dishwashing liquid with a little amount of tap water to make oily and dirty dishware clean and shiny very quickly without any residual. That’s the key for our peace of mind.” We encourage other stand owners to come to No. 3 stand to take empty bottles for trial use or bring your own empty bottles . With the power of group buying , we hope to do our small part of social responsibility and sustainable development.”

No. 6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet Passed Down the Fourth Generation of Tradition. Cultural Heritage Makes It More Appetizing

To have Phở for the breakfast in Vietnam is just like to eat an egg cake and drink soybean milk in Taiwan. With mysterious imagination, origin and fairy tales of Phở reflect natural ingredients, local customs, and distinctive features of Hanoi Phở is to represent its taste of genuine ingredients while Southern Vietnamese Phở is are spicy adding lots of other stuff. As for an amazing journey and its co-relation, mutual fusion and respective evolution between French dining and Vietnamese Phở, please refer to https://www.foodnext.net/life/culture/paper/5098759029 and  https://guide.michelin.com/tw/zh_TW/article/features/friend-or-pho-who-really-invented-vietnam-s-national-dish

Regardless of High Spendings, Some Spices and Dry Goods Were Shipped from Hanoi to Taipei Every Day

Refer to the characteristics of No. 6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet , Mr. Zheng’s eyes blinked with light, “Soup is the soul of Hanoi Phở, our meat never uses any tender powder or pork bone powder with chemical substance. We blended onion, cinnamon, old ginger, chicken bones, pork bones or beef bones and so on to stew more than ten hours. This is why I insist to make fresh, healthy and tasty Hanoi Phở.” Moreover, in order to offer authentic Hanoi Phở, Phở was hand-made and some spices and dry goods, such as cinnamon, star anise and citronella, were shipped from Hanoi to Taipei every day regardless of high spendings.

Source is an indispensable supplement of Hanoi Phở. There was a big jar of sour garlic vinegar on display at our stand. This is the first exclusive formula we launched in Taiwan many years ago. Garlic and vinegar are beneficial to human health with common belief of gourmet lovers both in the east and in the west. Its sweet and sour taste is a terrific source by itself and a perfect match to fish source. Sour garlic vinegar is our secret weapons to level up flavors and is an irresistible temptation for food lovers.

Major Products and Long-term Promotion

As for major products, Fresh Beef and Seafood Hanoi Phở , DryMixed Spring Rolls, Raw Spring Rolls and Moon Oyster Rolls are most popular. All is about the collective performance of the soup with delicate stewing, quality ingredients and being loyal to family inheritage. Craftsman spirit and cultural heritage made it the top one brand Hanoi Phở for long-standing reputation. Since trial run, top two champions were Fresh Beef and Chicken Hanoi Phở. Among them, you will have fish paste and many oysters from our moon oyster cake. Food lovers are touched with super ingredients, quality production and rich flavors of mouth. Our long-term sales promotion: If you spend over NT$500(approx. US$16.7), you get additional A set menu(papaya and raw spring rolls) free.

Hanoi Phở Gourmet was Top of Mind for Those Fans and Customers for Over a Decade. We Are Eager to Become One of the Players of the Gourmet United Nation

Before joining B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, No. 6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet has sold among 36 old lanes for the fourth generation. Hanoi Phở is light, tasty and fresh with big differences compared with that of southern Vietnam, which is quite spicy. Taiwan is a paradise of gourmet. With more and more people conscious about healthy dining in Taiwan, Hanoi Phở opened a restaurant on the Hua-yuan Road in Taipei to attract many fans with words of mouth for over ten years. Why chose to relocate to current location is because we believe it is with potentials to build gourmet united nation. Kindly click for further information of the facebook of former Taipei restaurant: https://www.facebook.com/share/19GMsBSyAb/?mibextid=WC7FNe.  

Overseas Gourmet Stimulated More Room of Imagination about the Late-Night Dinning Hall

No. 6 stand owner Mr. Zheng anticipated “B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market,it is not only a night market for Taipei. It is a night market for the world. Overseas gourmet delivers enchanting and diverse style of the late-night dinning hall. Perhaps, in the near future, it is set to attract other overseas gourmet to stimulate more room of imagination and to change overall and long-standing impression of repetitive snacks and foods here.”

To Set Example at His Stand, Mr. Zheng Was Held Responsible to Make B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, to Shine Again and to Grow with the Greater Shilin Night Market

Just like the legacy of fourth generation and to make the most of Hanoi Phở, Mr. Zheng has held high expectations about how to make B1 Food Court, Shinlin Night Market, shine again. To set the example at his own stand, Mr. Zheng hope to be part of the local community and greet more tourists to grow with the larger Shihlin Night Market.

Ultra-slim and highly intelligent: Roborock brings the Saros 10R to Australia

Roborock’s slimmest model yet is designed to tackle family mess with precision and ease, marking a new era of household cleaning.

SYDNEY, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Roborock, a global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics, has officially launched its latest robotic vacuum for its flagship Saros series – the Roborock Saros 10R – in Australia. Following the model’s launch earlier this year at CES 2025, after much anticipation Aussie households can now experience the intelligent cleaning power of Roborock’s slimmest robot vacuum yet — which is available from Roborock’s Official Online Store and Amazon Australia from today.

Designed to easily glide under furniture and into tight corners, the Saros 10R is built for the realities of busy family life — effortlessly handling tangled cords, crumbs and clutter with powerful suction and intelligent design. That same performance extends to pet-friendly homes too, with the Dual Anti-Tangle System delivering a 100% hair removal rate and zero tangling[1] — making it ideal for the more than two-thirds[2] of Aussie households that own a pet.

Smarter navigation for stress-free cleaning
Forget bumping into furniture or getting stuck on stray toys — the Saros 10R uses Roborock’s most advanced navigation system yet, StarSight™ 2.0. Powered by AI and a combination of smart sensors and cameras, it can spot and dodge up to 108 different household objects[1], from socks to charging cables.

Plus, the Saros 10R’s VertiBeam™ Obstacle Avoidance helps it navigate these obstacles more effectively, using an additional vertical laser to improve its field of vision. This means fewer bumps into skirting boards, furniture, and cables, keeping your home intact while ensuring a more thorough clean, especially around edges and tight spaces.

Ultra-slim body meets big power
At just 7.98cm tall, the Saros 10R is Roborock’s slimmest robot vacuum ever – designed to glide under low-profile furniture like beds, sofas, and sideboards. Despite its compact form, it delivers serious performance:

  • 20,000Pa HyperForce® suction[3] tackles embedded dust and pet hair with ease.
  • AdaptiLift™ Chassis – automatically raises the vacuum by up to 10mm[1] to handle rugs, thresholds (up to 4cm), and uneven flooring.
  • Dual Anti-Tangle System – combines a DuoDivide® main brush and FlexiArm Riser side brush to capture hair and debris while minimising maintenance.

Mopping made easy with smart lift function
The Saros 10R doesn’t just vacuum – it mops too. Its dual spinning mops scrub hard floors with precision, then lift automatically when crossing carpets or transitioning between rooms. This prevents cross-contamination and keeps clean areas from being re-soiled. Perfect for busy households, pet owners, or anyone wanting a true 2-in-1 clean with zero hassle.

The ultimate all-in-one charging and cleaning hub

To complete the hands-free experience, the Saros 10R is compatible with the new Multifunctional Dock 4.0, which introduces significant upgrades to further streamline the user experience. Key features include:

  • 80°C hot water mop washing[1] – for more hygienic cleaning
  • Auto mop removal – detaches mops when switching to vacuum-only mode or carpet cleaning
  • Fast charge (2.5 hours)[1] – gets the vacuum back to work quickly
  • Smart power management – only charges what’s needed and supports off-peak scheduling

Together, these features reduce user input and increase cleaning efficiency, ensuring the Saros 10R is always ready to go.

Smarter app, smarter routines
With the Roborock app’s latest update, users gain more control than ever before. Roborock SmartPlan® 2.0 leverages AI and usage history to automatically adjust cleaning settings such as suction power, water volume, and even the cleaning route. The app also introduces convenient custom modes, automated mop washing after cleaning wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms, and compatibility with Apple Watch, smart widgets, and voice assistants – including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Siri Shortcuts, and Roborock’s own “Hello, Rocky!” voice control.

Pricing and Availability
The Roborock Saros 10R will be available in Australia from 22 May 2025 through Roborock’s Official Online Store and Amazon Australia, at a RRP of $2,899 AUD.

For more information, visit: https://au.roborock.com

-ENDS-

About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. With a steadfast dedication to becoming a global leader in smart appliances, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in over 15 million homes across 170+ countries. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries worldwide, including the United States, Japan, Germany, and Australia, Roborock is committed to simplifying the way the world cleans. For more information, visit: https://au.roborock.com.

[1] Based on internal testing carried out by the manufacturer. Actual results may vary due to

environmental factors and software updates.

[2] RSPCA Australia knowledgebase

[3]  Suction power values may vary by country or region. Please refer to information from your purchase channel for accurate details. Based on internal testing carried out by the manufacturer. Actual results may vary due to environmental factors and software updates.

 

 

NaaS Technology Inc. Receives Notification of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Regarding Late Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that it received a Notice of Non-Compliance (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on May 20, 2025, due to the late filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report”).

The Notice indicates that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely submission of periodic financial reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This Notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of NaaS’s securities on Nasdaq.

Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has 60 calendar days from the date of the Notice to submit a compliance plan. If accepted by Nasdaq, NaaS may be granted an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the original due date of the Annual Report, or until November 11, 2025, to regain compliance.

NaaS is fully committed to addressing this matter promptly to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements. The Company is working diligently to complete and file its Annual Report as soon as reasonably practicable.

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. As a top-tier new energy asset operator, NaaS leverages cutting-edge technology to intelligently connect charging supply with demand, delivering a seamless, efficient, and smart charging experience for EV users.

Beyond enhancing the charging experience, NaaS empowers charging stations and operators through data-driven operational optimization, boosting efficiency and profitability across the ecosystem.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technology, services and products and keep up with changes in the industries in which it operates; growth of China’s EV charging industry and EV charging service industry and NaaS’ future business development; demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of government and other measures that have been or will be taken in connection therewith; U.S.-China trade war and its effect on NaaS’ operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing for its planned capital expenditure requirements; NaaS’ relationships with end-users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations related to the industry; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
NaaS Technology Inc.
E-mail: ir@enaas.com
Media inquiries:
E-mail: pr@enaas.com 

Peter Singer Named to the Inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy List

Founder of The Life You Can Save and philosopher named as top 100 most influential leaders in philanthropy

SEATTLE, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIME named Peter Singer, founder of The Life You Can Save, to its inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy, a list recognizing the most influential people shaping the future of giving. Singer, a moral philosopher and professor of bioethics, is widely credited with sparking the global effective altruism movement.

Singer’s 2009 book, titled The Life You Can Save — and the nonprofit organization of the same name — have helped redirect hundreds of millions of dollars to the most cost-effective charities working to alleviate extreme poverty globally.

“This recognition by TIME is not just an honor for me — it’s a spotlight on the power of effective giving,” said Singer. “It shows that by using evidence and reason, we can have an extraordinary impact on the lives of people living in poverty.”

Singer was named to TIME100 Philanthropy for revolutionizing modern philanthropy, on top of an extensive library of published work spanning 50 books and hundreds of essays. As the originator of effective altruism, Singer has redefined philanthropy through a moral framework emphasizing measurable impact and cost-effectiveness, bringing the most funds to the causes that will bring about the greatest change.

His work has inspired a new generation of donors, researchers, and nonprofit leaders to think more with their head over their heart, redirecting billions in charitable dollars to the world’s most urgent and solvable problems, specifically working to end extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. The Life You Can Save surpassed $100 million in donations in 2024, ten years after Singer founded the organization.

“Peter’s work has inspired countless individuals to rethink what it means to give effectively,” said Jessica La Mesa, co-CEO of The Life You Can Save. “We are honored to carry forward his vision by connecting donors with high-impact giving opportunities, truly changing lives through this organization.”

The TIME100 Philanthropy list debuts in 2025 as an extension of the iconic TIME100, spotlighting leaders whose work fundamentally reshapes how capital, compassion, and community intersect.

The full list will appear in the June 9, 2025 issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, May 30. To see the full list of the 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy now, visit time.com/time100-philanthropy.

About The Life You Can Save
The Life You Can Save was founded to promote high-impact philanthropy, meaning giving that is research-based and cost-effective. Its mission is to improve the lives of people living in poverty by changing the way people think about and donate to charity. The team at The Life You Can Save does research to develop a list of recommended nonprofits delivering high-impact interventions across all of the dimensions of poverty. The Life You Can Save works to raise awareness of and connect donors with its recommended giving opportunities to increase the impact of giving. Through research and funds, The Life You Can Save offers a simplified donating process for individuals who want to maximize their impact in uplifting people experiencing extreme poverty.

Learn more about high-impact philanthropy at thelifeyoucansave.org.

Official headshot of Peter Singer. Credit: Alletta Vaandering
Official headshot of Peter Singer. Credit: Alletta Vaandering

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Global Times Online: Wuxi and Thailand Deepen Cultural and Tourism Ties, Highlighting the Scenic Appeal of Taihu Lake

WUXI, China, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zhao Jianjun, Mayor of Wuxi City, China, recently led a municipal delegation to Thailand to strengthen bilateral engagement and advance cooperation in the areas of cultural tourism, modern service industries, and advanced manufacturing.

According to publicly available data on international cultural tourism, two-way travel between China and Thailand rose by 160% in 2024 compared to 2019, following the enactment of a mutual visa waiver agreement. Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, one of Wuxi’s key destinations, has seen a marked increase in visitation from Thai travelers. During the visit, several Thai cultural tourism organizations entered into cooperative agreements with Wuxi Cultural Tourism Development Group, formalizing plans for future joint initiatives.

Landscapes in Wuxi, China
Landscapes in Wuxi, China

A spokesperson for the group who participated in the visit stated that the two sides have committed to implementing 10 cultural exchange initiatives. These include youth artist residency programs and reciprocal exhibitions featuring traditional intangible cultural heritage skills. In addition, plans are underway to showcase Taihu-themed cultural and creative works at the upcoming China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition.

In advance of the delegation’s arrival, a cultural exhibition titled Taihu Lake Lake Scenery • Silk Road Feelings opened on May 18, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Featuring contributions from prominent artists participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, the exhibit presents more than 40 works—ranging from traditional Chinese ink to oil paintings—depicting the natural beauty of Taihu Lake and the broader Jiangnan region. The exhibition offers an immersive cultural experience that celebrates Wuxi’s heritage and the artistic legacy of southern China.

 

 

G42 and Mistral AI unite to build next-gen AI platforms and infrastructures

  • Announced on the margins of the Choose France event, the partnership exemplifies UAE–France cooperation in building open, secure, and interoperable AI solutions and infrastructure for the world.
  • Mistral AI to also explore collaboration opportunities with MBZUAI across advanced research and development in frontier foundation models across industries.

PARIS, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant moment for global AI, G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and Mistral AI, the leading AI company headquartered in Paris, today announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure.

G42 and Mistral AI unite to build next-gen AI platforms and infrastructures
G42 and Mistral AI unite to build next-gen AI platforms and infrastructures

The announcement, held on the margins of Choose France, aligns with the broader AI cooperation agreements supported by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the French President Emmanuel Macron in February 2025, and underscores the growing momentum between the two nations in shaping a future where artificial intelligence is open and accessible to all. Rooted in long-standing economic and cultural ties that have defined UAE–France relations for nearly half a century, this alliance reflects a new chapter in cross-regional AI cooperation. The collaboration will bring together G42’s operational scale and AI capabilities, via its various operating companies, including Core42 on AI Infrastructure and Inception on AI Platform and Solutions development, with Mistral AI’s frontier research, solutions and products in open-weight large language models.

This partnership exemplifies a new model of AI development: one that balances sovereignty with interoperability, and ambition with accountability,” said Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42. “Together with Mistral AI, we’re not just building technology, we’re laying the groundwork for a digitally interdependent future where trust and transparency are non-negotiable.

The partnership spans the AI value chain from AI models training, AI agents and infrastructure development to industry-specific applications across Europe, the Middle East, and the Global South. Integration of Mistral AI’s platform with G42’s AI stack will be developed with technical autonomy and IP governance designed to protect innovation while enabling scalable deployment. The companies will also explore opportunities to promote each other’s offerings in both respective existing and new international markets.

Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO, Mistral AI, added: “G42 is a partner who shares our commitment to making powerful, open artificial intelligence accessible to all. This alliance not only accelerates our journey but also ensures that the benefits of AI extend beyond traditional tech hubs.”

As part of the agreement, Mistral AI will also explore collaboration opportunities with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first AI university based in Abu Dhabi, across advanced research and development in frontier foundation models, talent development, and the translation of cutting-edge research into real-world AI solutions, as part of the collective efforts in supporting the next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure

“We look forward to working with Mistral AI and G42 to advance AI technology in the areas of next-generation foundational models, energy-efficiency and safety,” said Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI. “Our shared values around driving innovation, collaboration, accessibility and inclusion make us ideally suited to drive research advancements in the field of AI to the benefit of all.”

The agreement is part of a broader commitment by both parties to foster AI innovation, openness, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth, particularly in regions historically underserved by technology infrastructure.

Today’s announcement positions the G42–Mistral AI partnership as a flagship of bilateral cooperation and a demonstration of a new accessible and open direction for artificial intelligence.

About G42

G42 is a global technology group creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide, G42 champions AI as a force for good across healthcare, energy, transportation, and beyond. Its portfolio includes Core42, Inception, Space42, Presight, and more. To know more, visit www.g42.ai.

About Mistral

Mistral AI is a pioneer company in generative artificial intelligence, empowering the world with the tools to build and benefit from the most transformative technology of our time. The company democratizes AI through high-performance, optimized, and cutting-edge open-source models, products and solutions. Headquartered in France and independent, Mistral AI defends a decentralized and transparent approach to technology, with a strong global presence in the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore.To know more, visit https://mistral.ai/

About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering. For more information, please visit www.mbzuai.ac.ae.

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EaseUS Released 2025 Q1 Windows System Drive Usage Report: Key Insights and Future Trends

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EaseUS, a leading provider of data recovery, file backup, and disk management solutions, has unveiled its Windows System Drive Usage Report 2025 Q1, offering critical insights into global system disk usage trends, drive preferences, and future storage demands.

This report is based on data collected by EaseUS software in March 2025, covering an initial sample of 884,305 Windows system disks, with 117,198 disks retained after filtering. The dataset represents global Windows users, with the largest user bases located in Europe, the Americas (North and South), and Asia.

1. Key Insights

  • System Disk Type: SSDs are dominant, with 84.41% of users using them as system drives, while only 15.59% of users use HDDs.
  • Partition Format: GPT is the preferred format, enabling better performance and capacity management.
  • System Disk Partition Count: Most systems have 3 – 4 partitions on the primary disk, including the C: drive, recovery partitions, and EFI system partitions.
  • C Drive File System: NTFS remains the standard file system for C: drives, offering better security, permissions, and compatibility.
  • C Drive Capacity: The majority of SSD users allocate between 128GB and 256GB for the C drive (37.23%), while HDD users typically assign larger capacities, with 32.28% allocating 256GB – 512GB and 27.01% opting for 512GB – 1 TB.
  • BitLocker Status: Only a minority of users enable BitLocker, suggesting a gap in data security awareness or compatibility issues.
  • Drive Manufacturer: The SSD market is fragmented with leaders like Samsung, Crucial, and Kingston. HDDs are dominated by Seagate, Western Digital, and Toshiba, holding nearly 80% market share.

2. Future Trend

  • Standardize on GPT and SSD: Continued transition from MBR to GPT and HDD to SSD is expected, driven by performance and capacity needs.
  • Encourage Larger C: Drives: With growing OS and software demands, allocating more space to C: drives is increasingly critical.
  • Promote BitLocker Adoption: Enhancing awareness of BitLocker could improve overall data security across user bases.
  • Optimize Partitioning Practices: Users should be guided to manage recovery, EFI, and system partitions more effectively to avoid wasted space.

As SSDs continue to gain popularity due to their superior speed, reliability, and performance, users are increasingly turning to them for system drives. To learn more about upgrading, replacing, or managing SSDs and HDDs, please visit the official EaseUS website: https://www.easeus.com

CONTACT: 
Rebecca Wu
adas@easeus.com 

OnRe, Backed by Ethena, Solana Ventures, and RockawayX Launches Structured Yield Product Combining Real-World Stability and On-Chain Upside

LONDON, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, OnRe, the leading regulated on-chain reinsurance company, launches its ONe token. ONe is an accumulating token for LPs, currently offering projected returns of up to 40.35% consisting of reinsurance performance, collateral yield, and token incentives. OnRe unlocks previously inaccessible yield from the $750 billion global reinsurance market, and combines it with the digital asset market’s unique return attributes, resulting in a stable and scalable product.

Through its partnership with Ethena, OnRe allows users to deposit sUSDe into a reinsurance pool on Solana. Deposited sUSDe flows into a balanced reinsurance portfolio, carefully underwritten by OnRe’s underwriting and actuarial experts, then allocated across diversified insurance lines to generate uncorrelated yields. This enables on-chain capital markets to utilize this real-world asset class as liquid collateral across the ecosystem.

“OnRe provides the perfect real-world use case for sUSDe, allowing over $6bn in stable capital to earn additional, meaningful yield by deploying into one of the world’s most established financial systems. This partnership sets the stage for a new era of capital efficiency, transforming deposits into productive, yield-generating assets while opening a market that has long been out of reach for most investors.” — Guy Young, Founder of Ethena Labs.

OnRe’s blockchain-native structured product unlocks capabilities unreplicable in traditional finance, including upside participation through on-chain funding rates and integrations with other DeFi protocols to enhance capital efficiency.

In bearish markets, OnRe delivers consistent, stable yield through reinsurance exposure, independent of crypto and equity downturns. In bullish conditions, elevated on-chain funding rates and token incentives from sUSDe and the $ONRE protocol token offer meaningful upside potential.

ONe is directly tied to a regulated, revenue-generating business, setting it apart from DeFi tokens that rely on emissions or abstract governance mandates. Its value is linked to TVL, backed by real-world underwriting, and aligned with long-term platform growth. The project’s revenue dynamics are appealing, with the ability to generate the same income from $10M in TVL as a $500M money market fund.

Rising on-chain capital flows, driven by stablecoin adoption and investor demand for lower-volatility yield, make for ideal launch timing. With support from RockawayX, a seed investor in Solana and backer of 15+ of the ecosystem’s leading projects, and the Solana Foundation, OnRe’s integration roadmap will offer pool investors the potential for additional returns through DeFi composability, such as the ability to use the pool deposit receipt as borrow collateral on lending platforms.

We pursue DeFi products that offer a substantially superior risk and return profile or user experience to traditional alternatives, and OnRe definitely fits the bill, with predictable returns in bearish environments, and meaningful upside in bullish times. Active participants will leverage OnRe’s integrations across Solana DeFi, with projects like Kamino, Exponent, and Fragmetric, making reinsurance a key on-chain portfolio building block. Better yet, the reinsurance industry is sorely in need of a digital lift, and we see OnRe accelerating a leapfrog step forward.” — Samantha Bohbot, Partner & Chief Growth Officer of RockawayX.

Innovation doesn’t happen overnight or in isolation. The launch of OnRe is the result of powerful partnerships and scalable technology, creating something genuinely new in digital assets and insurance. It’s a model that’s rigorously tested, securely designed, and fully compliant. I’m excited to see ONe scale as a reliable collateral asset year-round, giving digital asset markets access to the strong, stable returns of insurance — one of the world’s largest and most profitable industries.” — Dan Roberts, Co-Founder and CEO of OnRe.

Backed by deep expertise and full regulatory approval, OnRe sets a new benchmark for allocators seeking reliable, cycle-resilient returns. Visit onre.finance for early investor incentives and and sign up to secure first access to upcoming rewards.

About OnRe
OnRe bridges the reliability of the $750bn global reinsurance market with the transformative power of blockchain. Licensed to deploy digital assets as insurance collateral, OnRe provides a new class of investors with direct access to consistent real-world yield through structured products designed to generate returns in both bull and bear markets — creating a return profile not replicable in traditional finance. With a focus on transparency, scalability, and capital efficiency, OnRe is transforming how capital is deployed, bringing opportunity to a system that has historically been out of reach.

Contact:
Sarah George
Heads of Operations
sarah@onre.finance 

OnRe is backed by industry leaders Ethena, Solana Foundation, and RockawayX.
OnRe is backed by industry leaders Ethena, Solana Foundation, and RockawayX.