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Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown Competition to Conclude in Miami with Exciting Creator Summit

MIAMI, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown talent competition will come to a thrilling conclusion on April 9, 2025, at BIGO Fest: Miami Live. Organized by global social livestreaming platform Bigo Live, Harmony Showdown is a head-to-head talent competition featuring musical acts and performers coached by celebrities with rigorous eliminations determined by fan voting. From an initial pool of 2,000 contestants, two finalists have been granted the privilege to perform live at the Wynwood Market in Miami on April 9. Creators Droskial and TheRealBIGPAPI will take the stage one last time in mutual celebration of the competition. Judges Jaidyn Alexis, InkMonstarr and DJ WZRD will also be present to award each finalist top honors.

The finale of talent show Harmony Showdown will take place on Apr 9 in Miami.
The finale of talent show Harmony Showdown will take place on Apr 9 in Miami.

Beyond determining the results of the Harmony Showdown Competition, Bigo Fest: Miami Live will provide networking opportunities for creators, industry professionals and livestreaming enthusiasts. The event will feature discussion panels that will dive into strategies related to optimizing content on Bigo Live to activate audiences to their full potential. These discussions will be accompanied by content creation sessions, in which Bigo Live creators will have the opportunity to connect with one another and share their approach to livestreaming content.

Following the summit, a cocktail reception will offer further networking opportunities. The evening will conclude with a live show featuring performances from the finalists of the Harmony Showdown Competition. Awards will be presented and attendees will have the chance to enter various raffles.
To join the excitement and watch the performances live, download the Bigo Live app from the App Store or Google Play and tune in to the livestream. Those watching at home can catch the live stream show on the BIGO App at 6 p.m. EST.

Hashtag: #BIGO #BIGOLIVE #BIGOTECHNOLOGY


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

About Bigo Live

Bigo Live is a leading global social live-streaming platform that empowers users to livestream in real time, share life moments, showcase their talents and engage with audiences worldwide. With over 500 million users across more than 150 countries and regions, Bigo Live has a strong presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, fostering seamless global connectivity. Leveraging advanced livestreaming technology, the platform delivers high-resolution video, low-latency streaming, and interactive beauty features, creating an immersive and engaging experience for users everywhere.

HEAVEN 747 Songkran Festival 2025: The World’s First Songkran Festival on a Boeing 747 Lands in New Poipet, Cambodia

POIPET, Cambodia, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This April, experience the next level of Songkran celebration at the HEAVEN747 Songkran Festival 2025 — the first-ever Songkran Festival hosted aboard a real Boeing 747 aircraft. From April 13-15, 2025, the heart of New Poipet, Cambodia will turn into an electrifying party zone, welcoming thousands of festivalgoers to one of the most unique EDM Music Festivals in the world.

HEAVEN 747 Songkran Festival 2025: The World’s First Songkran Festival on a Boeing 747 Lands in New Poipet, Cambodia
HEAVEN 747 Songkran Festival 2025: The World’s First Songkran Festival on a Boeing 747 Lands in New Poipet, Cambodia

The HEAVEN 747 Songkran Festival blends the cultural spirit of Songkran Festival with modern entertainment and world-class electronic dance music. This extraordinary event will feature top international DJs, cutting-edge light shows, and the iconic 360° water zone around the Boeing 747, creating an unforgettable festival experience in Poipet, Cambodia.

Festival Highlights:

  • International EDM Music Festival performances
  • Exclusive party zone on a Boeing 747
  • 360° water zone & immersive light shows
  • Drone shows, fireworks & the special “RO Rain” experience

DJ Lineup:

  • 13 April 2025: BOTCASH / DUBVISION / TTINA / H2H / NEIL / BVZSERX / QUEENNARA / MIIU
  • 14 April 2025: RAYRAY / BEAUZ / SURA / JAY SCHEMA & MC BOOMER / KANSHRIYA / SUNDAY SUNDAE / BUBBLEPAINT
  • 15 April 2025: VINAI / WUKONG / KERTY / I33 / NEIL / ZARAGIFT / DAISY & MC BIZZO

Ticket Options:                                                  

  • FREE Zone: Free entry to the Songkran Festival in New Poipet
  • VIP Zone: 7,470 THB (for 4 guests, 3-day access)
  • VVIP Zone: Premium package with exclusive privileges
  • Buy your ticket today at www.theconcert.com / The Concert Application

Join the world’s first Songkran Festival on a Boeing 747 and celebrate in style at the HEAVEN747 EDM Music Festival in New Poipet, Cambodia.    

#Heaven747 #SongkranFestival #NewPoipet #Cambodia #EDMMusicFestival #TheConcertApplication                         

Frost & Sullivan: C&I Sector Decarbonisation Gains Momentum Amid Tech Advances, Regulations, and Sustainability Push

LONDON, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is at the forefront of the global energy transition, with growing incentives and advanced technologies unlocking new decarbonisation opportunities. Regulatory oversight and market-driven forces are propelling companies to optimise energy use, electrify operations, and shift to low-carbon energy sources.

A significant transformation in energy procurement is underway and businesses are increasingly adopting digital solutions to track emissions, manage energy consumption, and balance supply and demand in real time. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, market forces are expected to drive C&I decarbonisation at a double-digit CAGR over the next decade.

Corporate sustainability and accountability are central to this transition, with climate-focussed reporting frameworks enhancing transparency and compliance. Stricter Scope 2 emissions regulations are accelerating the adoption of cleaner energy, while Scope 3 disclosures – mandated by international climate authorities and protocols – are making supply chain sustainability a priority. The European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) further strengthens this shift by requiring businesses to report on direct and indirect value chain relationships.

“The next decade presents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts,” says Jonathan Robinson, Growth Expert at Frost & Sullivan. “As technology costs decline and corporate climate accountability grows, companies that proactively invest in energy optimisation and sustainability will be best positioned for success.”

Propelled by declining costs, sustainability goals, and incentives, the global C&I Distributed Solar PV market will experience peak demand by 2030, when it is forecasted to reach 115.2 GW in annual installations. Post-2030, C&I solar growth is expected to slow in legacy markets, while demand rises in emerging markets across Asia, Latin America, and Africa & the Middle East.

Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are a key driver of the renewable energy transition, with more industries adopting them to secure sustainable power and hedge against price volatility. Multi-buyer agreements, storage integration, and the rise of alternative energy sources like geothermal and nuclear are reshaping corporate energy procurement.

“Standardisation efforts at corporate and government levels are streamlining PPA adoption, reducing costs, and accelerating agreements. Frost & Sullivan projects that by 2035, corporate PPAs will drive over 25% of global wind and solar development, cementing their role in the energy transition,” Robinson concludes.

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Editor’s Note

To arrange an interview or for any questions, please contact:

Kristina Menzefricke
Marketing & Communications
Global Customer Experience, Frost & Sullivan
kristina.menzefricke@frost.com

XChange TEC.INC Announces Acquisition of Hong Kong Insurance Brokerage Firm to Expand Market Presence

SHANGHAI, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XChange TEC.INC (NASDAQ: XHG) (the “Company”), today announced the acquisition of a Hong Kong-based insurance brokerage firm licensed by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority. This transaction grants the Company direct access to Hong Kong’s dynamic insurance market and paves the way for the Company to launch tailored insurance solutions for clients across China and international markets.

The acquisition marks a critical milestone in the Company’s Asia-Pacific growth strategy. Hong Kong’s insurance sector has demonstrated robust growth driven by rising demand from mainland Chinese clients and expatriates seeking international-standard wealth preservation tools. As a gateway linking global capital flows, Hong Kong offers unparalleled opportunities to serve high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, and cross-border investors. The Company’s entry into Hong Kong market aligns with the vision to become a one-stop hub for clients seeking sophisticated risk management and wealth enhancement solutions. The local regulatory capabilities allow the Company’s business team to deliver innovative insurance products that meet the evolving needs of Asia’s affluent population.

About XChange TEC.INC

XChange TEC.INC, through its subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities, operates insurance agency and insurance technology business. The insurance agency is PRC-licensed and operates nationwide in the PRC with a wide range of insurance products underwritten by major insurance companies, including industry leading and/or state-owned property and casualty insurance companies as well as certain regional property and casualty insurance companies in China. The insurance technology business is focused on operating and developing insurance technology in the PRC, including developing SaaS platform to connect consumers and underwriting support.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties. The reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission discuss these and other important factors and risks that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial conditions. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + March Employment Report

NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

Pre-Market Update + March Employment Report

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on April 4th

  • Economists estimated March’s jobs report out this morning included 228,000 hires last month with the unemployment rate at 4.2 percent.
  • Wall Street is closely watching economic data to see the impact on the market’s response to President Donald Trump’s levy announcement on Wednesday.
  • Stocks remain under pressure early Friday as China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34 percent on U.S. goods.

Watch NYSE TV Live every weekday 9:00-10:00am ET 

 

Ex-FDA Expert Dr. Yaning Wang Joins Tsingke to Drive Small Nucleic Acid Drug Innovation

BEIJING, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Beijing Tsingke Biotech Co., Ltd. officially announced the appointment of Dr. Yaning Wang, a former senior expert at the FDA, as the company’s Chief Scientific Advisor in the field of small nucleic acid. This collaboration injects strong momentum into Tsingke’s growth in small nucleic acid drugs raw materials, marking a significant enhancement in the company’s technical capabilities, regulatory compliance, and quality control.

Dr. Yaning Wang’s Industry Experience and Contributions

As the global small nucleic acid drugs market rapidly expands, driven by growing demand for precise treatments targeting genetic disorders, rare diseases, and cancer. The high specificity of small nucleic acid drugs makes them particularly promising for rare diseases caused by single-gene mutations. However, this progress also comes with technical hurdles and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Amidst the surging market and growing regulatory challenges, Dr. Yaning Wang joins Tsingke at this pivotal moment to strengthen our capabilities on RNA technologies. His expertise will help Tsingke drive the development of high-quality, customized small nucleic acid solutions while accelerating innovation in nucleic acid drug development.

Former FDA Expert Dr. Yaning Wang
Former FDA Expert Dr. Yaning Wang

Dr. Yaning Wang has extensive experience and outstanding achievements in the pharmaceutical industry. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Peking University in 1996, followed by a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the National Anti-Doping Center in 1999. In 2003, he earned a dual degree-a Ph.D. in Pharmacy and a Master’s in Statistics-from the University of Florida.

During his tenure at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Wang held several key positions, ultimately serving as Director of the Division of Quantitative Pharmacology in the Office of Clinical Pharmacology. He played a leading role in the approval of multiple new drugs, ensuring their safety and efficacy, and made significant contributions to the advancement of global drug regulation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Yaning Wang to Tsingke. His extensive expertise and remarkable contributions to the pharmaceutical industry will undoubtedly strengthen Tsingke position in the rapidly evolving field of small nucleic acids. Through its collaboration with Dr. Wang, Tsingke will integrate the latest global regulatory standards and compliance guidelines, strengthening regulatory management capabilities to ensure its products meet the highest quality and safety standards in complex market environments,” said Shijin Ma, President of Tsingke.

About Tsingke

Tsingke leads DNA/RNA synthesis with a full-chain platform offering gene synthesis, oligo modification, antibodies, proteins, gene regulation, and detection. Backed by a 12,000㎡ R&D facility, a 100,000-class clean workshop, and 300+ IP rights, Tsingke delivers high-quality solutions trusted by 300,000+ customers worldwide.

In small nucleic acid drug development, Tsingke drives innovation in synthesis, modification, delivery, and scale-up. With an end-to-end service model-from sequence design to validation-the company supports both research and GMP-grade production through its large-scale oligo API platform. By ensuring drug safety and delivery efficiency, Tsingke provides global researchers with tailored solutions and expert support.

For more information on Tsingke, please visit https://www.tsingke.com/ or connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tsingke/.

Beijing Tsingke Biotech Co., Ltd.

market@tsingke.com.cn

https://www.tsingke.com/ 

RepTrak reveals the 2025 Global RepTrak® 100 Most Reputable Companies

BOSTON, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The RepTrak™ Company, the world’s leading reputation data and insights company, released its annual Global RepTrak (GRT) 100 report. Utilizing its advanced reputation monitoring software, RepTrak gathered data from 211,000 survey responses across 14 major economies to rank the world’s 100 most reputable companies. They share that ranking alongside a full analysis of global corporate reputation trends and corresponding public sentiment in the 2025 report.

For the second consecutive year, the global Reputation Score has increased. Building on 2024’s recovery, it rose by ▲0.7 points to land at a Strong 74.5. This rise comes despite the many global elections, unending economic unease, and geopolitical conflicts that defined this past year. While crises have often triggered sharp fluctuations in corporate reputation, 2025’s GRT data shows a kind of reputational resilience to external disruptions.

“This year’s findings highlight a global turning point in how companies build and deploy a reputation strategy,” says RepTrak CEO Mark Sonders. “In an era defined by constant disruption, the Top 100 companies have distinguished themselves not by avoiding challenges, but by responding with clarity, consistency, and cultural relevance. They’ve earned their reputations by showing up — not just in words, but in action — and stakeholders are taking notice.”

RepTrak’s report explores how people thought, felt, and acted towards companies over the past year. Findings include: notable increases in Conduct and Citizenship efforts, all 7 Drivers of Reputation reaching Strong Scores, stakeholders’ rising willingness to invest, and a record-high Brand Score driven by authentic, culturally aligned corporate communications.

To read the full 2025 Global RepTrak 100 report, visit: www.reptrak.com/globalreptrak

About The RepTrak Company

The RepTrak Company is the world’s premier provider of reputation data and insights, helping businesses harness reputation intelligence to secure competitive advantage. RepTrak’s predictive insights enable subscribers to safeguard business value, optimize ROI, and amplify their positive societal impact. Combining advanced metrics with dedicated reputation advisors, RepTrak delivers actionable analyses that align business goals with stakeholder sentiment across global markets and diverse industries.

Established in 2004, The RepTrak Company owns the world’s largest reputation benchmarking database, gathering over 1 million company ratings per year used by CEOs, boards, and executives in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.reptrak.com.

2025 Global RepTrak 100 Report Preview
2025 Global RepTrak 100 Report Preview

 

Aker Horizons ASA: Notice of Annual General Meeting

FORNEBU, Norway, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The annual general meeting of Aker Horizons ASA (the “Company”) will be held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 13:00 CEST as a virtual meeting. The proposed agenda includes election of members of the Board of Directors.

The meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting only, accessible online via Lumi AGM. All shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote and ask questions from smartphones, tablets or desktop devices. For further information regarding electronic participation, please refer to the guide available at https://akerhorizons.com/investors/shareholder-center/general-meetings/.

Although no pre-registration is needed for attending online, shareholders that are eligible for attending and voting at the annual general meeting are encouraged to register their attendance no later than 28 April 2025 at 13:00. Deadline for registration of advance votes and proxies is 28 April 2025 at 13:00 CEST.

Please find attached the following documents:

  • Notice and Proxy form for the Annual General Meeting 2025
  • The Board of Directors’ Proposed Resolutions for the Annual General Meeting 2025
  • Remuneration Guidelines
  • Proposal from the Nomination Committee

All documents to be processed in the meeting are also available at https://akerhorizons.com/investors/shareholder-center/general-meetings/.

For further information:
Investor Relations:
Jonas Gamre
Mobile: +47 97 11 82 92
E-mail: jonas.gamre@akerhorizons.com

Media:
Mats Ektvedt
Mobile: +47 41 42 33 28
E-mail: mats.ektvedt@corporatecommunications.no

About Aker Horizons ASA

Aker Horizons ASA develops green energy and green industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. The company is active in renewable energy, carbon capture and sustainable industrial assets. As part of the Aker group, Aker Horizons ASA applies industrial, technological and capital markets expertise with a planet-positive purpose to drive decarbonization globally. Aker Horizons ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Across its portfolio, the company is present on five continents. www.akerhorizons.com

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The following files are available for download:

https://mb.cision.com/Public/20659/4131059/9a73884e105bae00.pdf

Aker Horizons Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025 and Proxy Form

https://mb.cision.com/Public/20659/4131059/94b158cae1591ff2.pdf

The Board of Directors Proposed Resolutions for the Annual General Meeting 2025 79

https://mb.cision.com/Public/20659/4131059/bb76e720ea4e54c3.pdf

Proposal from the Nomination Committee of Aker Horizons ASA to the Annual General Meeting 2025

https://mb.cision.com/Public/20659/4131059/aa653daed8323d32.pdf

Remuneration Guidelines for Aker Horizons ASA