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Trump-Backed WLFI Lists on HTX, Paving the Way for Inclusive and Compliant Finance

PANAMA CITY, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a pioneering project backed by the Trump family, officially launched on HTX on September 1. This landmark moment is more than just a token launch—it signals the start of a new chapter in regulated and inclusive crypto finance. HTX became the first major exchange to list WLFI, with spot trading going live at 12:00 (UTC) on September 1.

Three Core Pillars Redefine Crypto Finance

Rather than being a simple evolution of existing crypto products, WLFI aims to bring “inclusive finance” to the forefront through three key approaches:

  • Solving Problems in Traditional Finance: WLFI is dedicated to addressing the long-standing issue of non-transparency in traditional banking. By leveraging blockchain’s open and transparent nature, it ensures that every transaction and decision is clear and traceable.
  • Focusing on Marginalized Communities: WLFI’s core mission is to provide users with reliable financial tools while protecting them from the risk of arbitrary account closures by banks, ensuring continuous access to financial services. By prioritizing regions with limited banking coverage and large unbanked populations, WLFI delivers a comprehensive set of practical financial solutions. Compared to traditional financial institutions, WLFI offers greater value through lower fees, higher returns, and a more user-friendly service experience.
  • Integrating Crypto Advantages: WLFI merges the benefits of cryptocurrency with the power of self-sovereign assets. This fusion led to the introduction of USD1, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Upon launch, USD1 quickly became the fastest-growing stablecoin in history. WLFI is developing a robust WLFI App that will offer a variety of financial services. The ultimate goal is to make crypto payments accessible to everyone, everywhere, and to bring crypto finance into the mainstream.

HTX: An Incubator and Strategic Partner

As a leading global crypto exchange, HTX is more than just the platform for WLFI’s initial launch; it is a full-fledged participant in the project’s development.

1.      Premier Platform for Token Launches

HTX was the first platform to list USD1 on May 6, 2025, and immediately launched a limited-time zero-fee event for the USD1/USDT spot trading pair to reduce trading costs and significantly boost liquidity. The subsequent listing of the WLFI token reinforced HTX’s position as the primary launchpad.

2.      Innovative Mechanisms to Incentivize User Participation

On August 8, HTX announced that it had become one of the launch partners for the USD1 Points Program, which incentivizes users to actively participate in the WLFI ecosystem through activities such as trading, holding, and staking USD1. This initiative has boosted USD1’s trading activity, enhanced user loyalty, and transformed participants into active contributors driving ecosystem growth.

3.      Events to Boost Ecosystem and User Interests

HTX is launching a variety of events to boost the popularity of WLFI, including:

  • Futures Trading Competition: A WLFI futures trading competition running from August 27 to September 3, featuring a prize pool of 10,000 USDT.
  • Points Incentive Program: The USD1 Points Program is fully live, allowing users to earn points through spot trading and on-chain deposits for an enhanced wealth experience.
  • Limited-Time WLFI Earn Carnival: Starting September 1 at 13:00 (UTC), users can subscribe to the WLFI Flexible product and enjoy a 20% APY. More exclusive events will be announced to further boost user activity and engagement.

4.     HTX and WLFI Strategic Partnership Drives Project Growth

HTX maintains a strong strategic partnership with WLFI, serving as a key platform for its strategic rollout. From promoting USD1 to supporting WLFI’s listing, HTX has actively contributed at every stage. Leveraging its robust platform capabilities, HTX continuously provides technical expertise, market reach, and liquidity resources, strengthening WLFI’s market edge and accelerating its growth in a competitive crypto landscape.

The launch of WLFI signals the emergence of a new financial model, with HTX being an important driving force to transform this experiment into reality. This partnership has the potential to bridge digital assets with traditional political and economic forces, injecting momentum into the global financial landscape and guiding crypto finance into a new era of development.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.

 

CGTN: V-Day gala honors history, promotes path of peace

BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China held a commemorative gala Wednesday night marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. CGTN covered the event with an article that delves into the 14-year epic struggle, paying tribute to the fallen heroes and reflecting on a painful past. The article also emphasized that remembering history is not about spreading hatred, but about upholding peace and creating a better future. 

Eighty-two years ago, in Liulaozhuang Village, east China’s Jiangsu Province, 82 Chinese soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice to protect local villagers by fending off an overwhelming Japanese force 20 times their strength. Upon hearing the news of their deaths, the villagers selected 82 young men to join the company of soldiers, earning the village the title of “Heroic Liulaozhuang Village.”

This historic moment was brought to life through a program titled “The Immortal Liulaozhuang” during the commemorative gala marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday evening.

The gala, themed “Remembering History, Honoring Fallen Heroes, Cherishing Peace, and Looking into the Future,” lasted about 90 minutes. It featured songs and dance performances that traced pivotal moments in China’s 14-year-long resistance against Japanese aggression, bringing to life the stories of an arduous fight that served as the central Eastern theater of the World Anti-Fascist War.

Featuring Chinese military and civilian’s resistance against a much stronger Japanese army, the programs depicted the great spirit of resistance nurtured during the war, exemplified by the Chinese people’s belief that the fate of the nation is their responsibility, their unshakeable faith in national integrity that empowered them to never yield in the face of certain death, a heroism that instilled them the courage to fight to the very end, and an unyielding, indomitable belief in victory.

Besides commemorating and paying tribute to the historic events and heroes, the programs, which span China’s development over the past 80 years, also celebrated the country’s achievements in past decades and expressed the yearning and vision for the new era of China to forge ahead in pursuing a better life from the depths of history.

Carrying forward the spirit of resistance

A large number of young directors and screenwriters born in the 1990s participated in the creation by directing and producing some of the programs in the gala, expounding on the spirit of resistance in their eyes.

However, just as the youth were at the forefront of China’s fight against aggression, so too are they in the forefront of keeping the spirit of resilience and resistance alive today.

More than half of the performers were young people in their early 20s, who gained a deeper understanding of their predecessors’ sacrifice, the spirit of resistance and the importance of cherishing peace.

Today, China has embarked on its journey to pursue Chinese modernization on all fronts, which requires more and more Chinese people, especially the youth, to carry on the spirit of resistance, unleash their greatest passion and dedicate their strength and abilities to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-09-04/V-Day-gala-honors-history-promotes-path-of-peace-1GntadHzGGQ/p.html

Northern Vietnam’s First Professional Machine Tool Exhibition Debuts in 2025

HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Visitor registration is now open for the CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition 2025, which will take place at the Vietnam Exposition Center in Hanoi from November 12–15, 2025.

CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition 2025
CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition 2025

Vietnam has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, recording 7.52% GDP growth in the first half of 2025—its highest since 2011. This performance has further strengthened the country’s position as a rising hub in global manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as electronics, automotive, and machinery.

In response to this growth, CMES, one of the leading exhibition organizers with more than two decades of experience, is bringing its flagship industrial show to Northern Vietnam. The event is expected to attract over 2,000 exhibitors across 100,000 square meters of exhibition space and draw 100,000 professional visitors, establishing itself as one of the region’s largest gatherings for manufacturing technologies.

The show will feature 300+ original equipment manufacturers from the global machine tool and smart manufacturing industries. By engaging directly with company owners and senior executives, visitors will gain access to factory-direct pricing, transparent supply chains, and tailored after-sales service.

As Northern Vietnam’s only professional machine tool exhibition, CMES Vietnam will present solutions across the country’s key manufacturing sectors. Exhibits will range from high-precision CNC machining centers for automotive components, to laser cutting systems for electronics, to heavy-duty lathes and milling machines for construction machinery and infrastructure projects. General-purpose and specialized machining equipment for diverse parts manufacturing will also be showcased.

Alongside the exhibition, the Focus on Industry 4.0: Industrial Machine Tool Digital Innovation Summit Forum will convene policymakers, industry associations, and enterprise leaders to discuss investment opportunities, new policies, and future directions for Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.

Organizers highlight that the event is not only a sourcing platform but also a hub for knowledge exchange and business collaboration. With professional translation and business support services available onsite, cross-border cooperation will be a key feature of the exhibition.

Event Details:

Name: CMES Vietnam International Machine Tool Exhibition
Date: November 12–15, 2025
Venue: Hall 1, Vietnam Exposition Center, Dong Anh, Hanoi

Industry professionals are now invited to register online to secure their access to this major manufacturing event.

Become an exhibitor: 
https://www.cmesvietnam.com/en/regExhibitor?city=vi&src=PR-1&uis=mts 

Become a visitor: 
https://www.cmesvietnam.com/en/regVisitor?city=vi&src=PR-1&uis=mts 

Media cooperation:
cmesvietnam@huamogroup.com 

Galaxy Macau and UFC® Announce Multi-Event Strategic Partnership Agreement To Bring Three UFC Events to Galaxy Arena

Starting in 2026 with UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU and ROAD TO UFC Season 5 Opening Round


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2025 – Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort (hereinafter as “Galaxy Macau”) is proud to announce a landmark four-year strategic partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. This exciting collaboration will bring three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events to the iconic Galaxy Arena from 2026 through 2029.

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The strategic partnership between Asia’s leading luxury integrated resort and the world’s top MMA promotion is set to captivate fans across the region, further cementing Macau’s position at the forefront of the global sports and entertainment stage. More importantly, it adds a thrilling new dimension to the city’s event calendar, giving both locals and international visitors even more reasons to experience Macau.

MMA is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from boxing, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and other martial arts. The sport captivates fans and viewers with raw energy and dramatic moments. A UFC event combines the highest level of MMA action with unparalleled production to produce an exhilarating spectacle that resonates with audiences worldwide.

As part of the agreement, Galaxy Macau will also host the opening round of UFC’s renowned ROAD TO UFC tournament in 2026 — a talent-development series that provides elite emerging fighters from Asia-Pacific with a pathway to compete in the UFC. The competition follows a win-to-advance format across multiple weight classes, with winners earning coveted UFC contracts and gaining a fanbase along the way. At UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU in November 2024, well-known Chinese athlete Shi Ming – a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner – defeated Feng Xiaocan in the women’s strawweight final to secure a UFC contract.

To elevate the excitement, each UFC FIGHT NIGHT® in Macau from 2026 will be complemented by a week-long program of activities, including fan meet-and-greets and appearances by star fighters, creating a festival-like atmosphere both inside and outside the arena.

Galaxy Macau and UFC have formed a strategic partnership to stage three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over four years, beginning in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Macau’s appeal as a destination while promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the city. (From right) Mr. Dana White, UFC CEO and President, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrated the reaching of the agreement.
Galaxy Macau and UFC have formed a strategic partnership to stage three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over four years, beginning in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Macau’s appeal as a destination while promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the city. (From right) Mr. Dana White, UFC CEO and President, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrated the reaching of the agreement.

Galaxy Macau and UFC have formed a strategic partnership to stage three UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over four years, beginning in 2026. The collaboration will enhance Macau’s appeal as a destination while promoting the integration of sports and tourism in the city. (From right) Mr. Dana White, UFC CEO and President, and Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrated the reaching of the agreement.

Mr. Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer – Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with UFC, the world’s largest MMA promotion entity, to bring world-class fight nights to Galaxy Arena. This partnership reflects our ongoing support for the Macao SAR Government’s vision to integrate tourism and sports. MMA fans in Macau will now have the chance to witness top-tier action right here at home, while visitors can enjoy the city’s rich culture, cuisine, and entertainment alongside unforgettable fight experiences.”

Mr. Dana White, UFC President and CEO, said: “I’ve just returned from China and everything about it was incredible – the culture, the people and the athletes. This new partnership with Galaxy Macau couldn’t come at a better time. It’s great for fight fans in China and massive for the sport.”

Mr. Kevin Chang, UFC Senior Vice President and Head of Asia, said: “In 2026, Macau will be the launchpad to UFC in Asia. Building on our wildly successful 2024 event, this long-term partnership with Galaxy Macau solidifies our commitment to this region and its passionate fans. Together, we will deliver the pinnacle of mixed martial arts and cultivate the next generation of talent, right here from the heart of Macau.”

UFC is the premier promoter of MMA, a thrilling full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from multiple disciplines. Galaxy Macau’s landmark strategic partnership with UFC will further energize the appetite for global sports and grow MMA fanbase in Macau and the region.
UFC is the premier promoter of MMA, a thrilling full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from multiple disciplines. Galaxy Macau’s landmark strategic partnership with UFC will further energize the appetite for global sports and grow MMA fanbase in Macau and the region.


UFC is the premier promoter of MMA, a thrilling full-contact combat sport that blends techniques from multiple disciplines. Galaxy Macau’s landmark strategic partnership with UFC will further energize the appetite for global sports and grow MMA fanbase in Macau and the region.


In 2024, Galaxy Macau proudly welcomed UFC back to Macau SAR for the first time in a decade with a sold-out UFC FIGHT NIGHT® featuring many of the sport’s biggest stars from China, Asia, and around the world. The event drew an audience of 12,000, underscoring the popularity of UFC and its power to attract a global live audience. With this new strategic partnership, Macau is poised to further elevate its profile as a destination for world-class sports entertainment, contributing to the city’s continued economic diversification.

The new Strategic Partnership between Galaxy Macau and UFC signifies the return of the latter to Macau following a remarkable UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU held at the esteemed Galaxy Arena in 2024.
The new Strategic Partnership between Galaxy Macau and UFC signifies the return of the latter to Macau following a remarkable UFC® FIGHT NIGHT MACAU held at the esteemed Galaxy Arena in 2024.

For more information, please follow Galaxy Macau’s social media platforms and visit www.galaxymacau.com.

The state-of-the-art Galaxy Arena will be home to three thrilling UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over a course of four years under a new Strategic Partnership Agreement between Galaxy Macau and UFC.
The state-of-the-art Galaxy Arena will be home to three thrilling UFC FIGHT NIGHT® events over a course of four years under a new Strategic Partnership Agreement between Galaxy Macau and UFC.

Hashtag: #GalaxyMacau #GalaxyArena #UFC® #UFCFIGHTNIGHT®

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 318 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit and follow UFC at and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

Gwofy Launches On-Chain Receivables Verification to Ease Cash-Flow Strains in Cross-Border E-Commerce


HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 4 September 2025Cross-border e-commerce service platform Gwofy has launched a new on-chain receivables verification solution. Through merchant-authorized APIs, the platform integrates sales, fulfillment, and expense data, packaging it on-chain in real time to create records that are transparent, auditable, and tamper-proof. The system is designed to serve as a trusted data bridge between tens of thousands of merchants and financial institutions, helping sellers ease cash-flow pressures while enabling lenders to make informed credit and risk assessments based on verified data.

The global cross-border e-commerce market now exceeds $500 billion annually, with Chinese merchants holding a dominant share. Yet behind the scale, sellers face mounting financial strain: settlement cycles often stretch 60 to 90 days, 30% of merchants report profit margins under 10%, and annual capital turnover averages only four times—far below the level needed to support sustained growth. Seasonal inventory and warehousing costs add further stress, leaving many merchants vulnerable to liquidity crunches. Crucially, the lack of transparency and real-time verification means financial institutions lack the confidence to step in.

Gwofy’s on-chain receivables verification is designed to address these pain points:

  • For merchants, receivables recorded instantly on-chain can be quickly verified, reducing uncertainty around settlement and improving cash flow.
  • For financial partners, the records provide a transparent, traceable, and tamper-proof foundation to reduce information asymmetry in credit and risk decisions.

Rather than creating new financial derivatives, Gwofy provides data certificates that enable institutions to rely directly on verified trade data to support merchants.

Alignment with industry outlook and standards
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), speaking at the University of Hong Kong on August 28, highlighted that the real potential of real-world assets (RWA) lies in bringing financial assets such as stocks and bonds on-chain, given their stable value and clear legal ownership. Accounts receivable—directly anchored to sales and settlement—naturally fall within this category. By digitizing and verifying receivables on-chain, Gwofy advances this vision.

The Hong Kong Blockchain Association’s “RWA Industry Development Report 2025” similarly states that assets with large-scale potential must meet three criteria:

  1. Stable Value — Receivables are directly tied to actual sales and platform settlements, avoiding speculative valuation.
  2. Clear Legal Certainty — Each claim is traceable to specific orders and settlements, with well-defined ownership.
  3. Verifiable Off-Chain Data — With merchant authorization, Gwofy synchronizes operational data in real time, recording it on-chain to ensure transparency.

Gwofy’s design both echoes CZ’s forward-looking view and aligns fully with the industry standards outlined in the report, offering a recognized pathway for digitizing and verifying receivables.

Looking Ahead
Gwofy’s mission is not to package receivables as financial products, but to build infrastructure for on-chain data verification and certainty. The company will continue to apply blockchain to enhance transparency and auditability, enabling financial institutions to build risk models on verified data while helping cross-border merchants ease cash-flow bottlenecks and improve turnover efficiency.

Gwofy’s mission: Anchor in real trade, make receivables verifiable.
Hashtag: #Gwofy

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Six International Bands Debut at Chinese Mainland Music Festival, Top Chinese Acts Take the Spotlight — Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival Delivers a World-Class Music Experience


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 September 2025 – The 4th Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival, a collaborative production between Xiami Music Entertainment and Aranya, successfully took place from August 27 to 31, 2025 at the Aranya seaside, under the theme “Another Life.”

Set against the backdrop of Aranya’s distinctive costal community, the festival offered an immersive blend of music, art, and resort living, creating a unique holiday experience. More than 40 artists — including Karen Mok, Liang Bo, Omnipotent Youth Society, LANY, and Battles — performed across multiple stages. The event featured the Chinese mainland festival debuts of several international bands, alongside a vibrant intergenerational showcase of Chinese musical talent, delivering what organizers described as a “musical adventure.”

This year marked a significant evolution in the festival’s format. The duration was extended from three to five days, aligning more closely with holiday patterns and meeting audience expectations for a combined “music and vacation” Experience. The number of performance stages increased from two to three, with the addition of the new “Outing Stage” designed to accommodate folk, improvisational, and other niche musical genres, further enriching the festival’s artistic diversity.

Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival

The 2025 Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival continued to uphold Xiami’s distinctive aesthetic vision —authentic, uncompromising, and creatively bold — while embracing a global outlook and delivering fresh, memorable experiences. This year’s line-up featured 11 international acts from six countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Thailand, and Denmark. Artists such as LANY, Battles, Rialto, The Raveonettes, VTOROI KA, and TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI made their Chinese mainland festival debuts, offering audiences exclusive “first-time encounter” performances.

Notably, several of these bands — as among them LANY and Battles — have previously appeared at globally renowned festivals including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Summer Sonic, and Fuji Rock, earning widespread internal acclaim. At Aranya, LANY delivered a romantically charged and emotionally resonant set, while Battles captivated audiences with their avant-garde energy and dynamic stage presence.

The Chinese line-up at this year’s festival was equally distinguished, offering a “premiere-level” experience that resonated across generations. It featured a compelling mix of celebrated mainstream artists and critically acclaimed indie bands, delivering a seamless fusion of musical excellence and captivating live performances.

Karen Mok & The Masters made their major festival debut, unveiling the new track Beget alongside timeless favorites such as Empty World‌ and He Loves Me Not‌, leaving the audiences deeply moved. Omnipotent Youth Society headlined the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day) Rock Session, performing their full album Inside the Cable Temple for the first time at the festival. With its rich narrative, intricate detail, and the iconic melody of Qinhuangdao, the performance was widely regarded as one of the festival’s most memorable musical moments.

Artists and bands including Liang Bo, Wu Qingfeng, Rainbow Chamber Singers, Yoga Lin, Mavis Fan & 100% Band, Nova Heart, Erguna Band, Woo Yeah, and Pan delivered standout performances of their signature tracks. Spanning genres from rock and pop to jazz and electronic, this rich musical diversity further underscored Xiami’s distinctive aesthetic and curatorial vision.

As one of China’s most prominent resort-based music festivals, the Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival continues to redefine the boundaries of traditional stage performance. By seamlessly integrating music, visual art, and community culture, the festival offers a multidimensional entertainment experience. Beyond the musical line-up, this year’s edition placed greater emphasis on artistic and community engagement, featuring trend-led exhibitions, large-sale installations, and improvisational interactions. These elements significantly broadened the festival’s content offering, transforming the venue into an immersive, participatory cultural space.

Sustainability remains a core pillar of the Aranya·Xiami Music & Arts Festival. In 2025, the festival deepened its collaboration with Ant Forest to enhance its environmental impact, attracting over 1.24 million participants to its carbon neutrality initiatives. Through comprehensive measures — from production to on-site execution — the festival achieved full-chain carbon neutrality, advancing its vision of becoming “China’s Zero-Carbon Music Festival.” On-site efforts such as waste sorting, beach clean-ups, and marine conservation further translated the concept of “green performance” into tangible action, setting a new benchmark for sustainability within the festival industry.

Hashtag: #DamaiEntertainment

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About Damai Entertainment

Damai Entertainment is a technology-driven company bringing immersive, real life entertainment experiences. Its diverse ecosystem spans film production, live performances, IP commercialization, TV series, artist management, and ticketing platforms. Anchored in its dual strategic priorities of entertainment and AI, Damai is committed to delivering unparalleled live, interactive, and immersive experiences for its users.

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Hong Ha: From Student Memories to a Generational Connection at the LOVE Gathering

HANOI, Vietnam, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With more than six decades of development, Hong Ha has become an inseparable part of the school years and childhood of generations of Vietnamese. From simple notebooks and familiar pencils to modern, innovative product lines, the brand has not only accompanied students in their studies but also preserved countless youthful memories.

Continuing that journey, on September 6, Hong Ha will present a new experience called the LOVE Gathering – an event designed to revive school memories in a completely different way. More than just a reunion, LOVE combines indie music across generations, creating a nostalgic yet refreshing atmosphere where Gen Z, millennials, and even the 8x and 9x generations can find common ground.

Alongside the music, Hong Ha will introduce the S: product line – a collection tailored for active students and young professionals. Built around the spirit of “Simple – Smart – Stylish”, this series not only meets learning and creative needs but also conveys a lifestyle message: modern, minimal, yet full of inspiration. It marks another step in Hong Ha’s effort to innovate and stay relevant to younger consumers.

Adding to the excitement, the event features the Hong Ha Mystery Bag – a surprise package where no one knows exactly what’s inside until they open it. It might be a familiar stationery item or a limited-edition special. This element of surprise has quickly turned the Mystery Bag into a phenomenon among young people, transforming the act of purchasing stationery into a fun and engaging experience.

By combining music, student nostalgia, new products, and creative activities, the LOVE Gathering is not only a reunion but also a demonstration of how Hong Ha is refreshing its brand: staying true to its traditional values while continuously reinventing itself to resonate with today’s youth.

Amorepacific Debuts at IFA 2025, Unveils New Beauty Device

Beauty device brand ‘makeON’ to showcase new micro-LED mask 

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amorepacific will participate in IFA 2025 for the first time, the world’s leading consumer electronics trade show, taking place in Berlin, Germany, from September 5. At the show’s Beauty Hub (Hall 17), Amorepacific will unveil ‘ONFACE,’ a premium micro-LED mask from its AI-powered beauty device brand ‘makeON.’

Left: makeON ‘ONFACE,' Amorepacific's new micro-LED mask,  making its debut at IFA 2025/ Top right: makeON ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ / Bottom Right: makeON ‘Gem Sono Therapy Relief’
Left: makeON ‘ONFACE,’ Amorepacific’s new micro-LED mask, making its debut at IFA 2025/ Top right: makeON ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ / Bottom Right: makeON ‘Gem Sono Therapy Relief’

Making its global debut at IFA, ONFACE is designed to deliver consistent, even light across the face through 3,770 ultra-thin micro surface-emitting LEDs. With its single-panel LED design and flexible, lightweight materials, the mask fits closely with facial contours for maximum effectiveness. ONFACE’s ex vivo test results confirmed that elastin in the skin’s deeper layers increased by up to 1,690%[1], while also demonstrating comprehensive improvements in skin condition, including visibly reduced pore volume, refined texture, and greater skin density. The product is scheduled for official launch in Korea in October 2025.

The company’s Beauty Hub booth will also showcase makeON’s latest beauty devices – the ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ and ‘Gem Sono Therapy Relief.’ Skin Light Therapy 3S, a smart beauty device launched in March, analyzes skin condition in just three seconds and provides personalized care solutions. Backed by Amorepacific’s 80 years of expertise and cutting-edge technology, the device drew strong attention at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Gem Sono Therapy Relief, launched in April, is a gentle, low-irritant[2] device that utilizes ultrasonic vibrations at a frequency of three million cycles per second. Equipped with Amorepacific’s proprietary ‘Infinity Sono Tech,’ it helps the absorption of active ingredients deep into the skin.

“Unveiling makeON’s ONFACE for the first time worldwide at IFA 2025 is a significant milestone for Amorepacific,” said Hyojung Joo, Head of Digital Strategy Division at Amorepacific. “We will continue to introduce innovative beauty devices that inspire new skincare routines to customers around the globe.”

makeON, Amorepacific’s beauty device brand, was established in 2011 to deliver professional skincare results at home. Based on its proprietary LHIM Technology™ (Light, Heat, Ion, and Motion), the brand offers a range of solutions including light therapy masks and ultrasonic care devices. Today, makeON is expanding globally and advancing its connected beauty ecosystem by integrating devices and services to provide more personalized skincare experiences.

[1] The rate of increase in elastin production of the product application group compared to the UVB control group: Based on human skin tissue ex vivo model test; results observed after a single 9-minute session of UVB exposure and use of ONFACE, with a subsequent three-day, once-daily application of a skin-brightening product

[2] Certified Low-Irritation Head