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CoolBitX Launches CoolWallet Go: The World’s First Cold Wallet with Lifetime Warranty

TAIPEI, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoolBitX officially introduces CoolWallet Go, a minimal, ultra-portable cold wallet designed for new crypto users and seasoned holders alike. It’s a next-generation card wallet focused on simplicity, cost-efficiency, and everyday utility—without compromising on security fundamentals.

CoolWallet Go Final Call
CoolWallet Go Final Call

Pre-Order Offer (April 21 – May 10)

CoolWallet Go is now available for pre-order at $59.99 USD for a 2-card set. Customers can optionally add a lifetime warranty plan for $39 USD per set—a rare offering in the cold wallet space.

Simple, Secure, and Built for Daily Use

CoolWallet Go is built around a CC EAL6+ certified secure element, a proven protection standard used in many high-assurance security chips. The wallet’s minimalist design includes no screen, no buttons, no battery, and no Bluetooth pairing, relying instead on tap-to-sign NFC to streamline transactions.
The device generates private keys directly on-card, minimizing exposure during wallet setup. Users manage assets via the CoolWallet App, with integrated support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, 40+ blockchains, and EVM-compatible tokens.

Security and Risk Awareness by Design

CoolWallet Go has undergone independent third-party security testing and has been continuously reviewed through a public bug bounty program over the past two years. No vulnerabilities have been found that compromise the safety of users’ private keys or assets. CoolBitX remains committed to continuous security improvement and transparent security practices.

Optional Lifetime Warranty Plan

CoolWallet Go introduces a unique warranty add-on that provides long-term coverage for registered users:

  • Coverage is per 2-card set, with a quota of free replacements per year.
  • Registration is required within 30 days of purchase.
  • Shipping costs for replacements are customer-borne.
  • Warranty resets yearly and is not cumulative.

This initiative reflects CoolBitX’s commitment to sustainable product longevity, moving beyond traditional short-cycle hardware support.

Built for Beginners, Trusted by Pros

CoolWallet Go is ideal for:

  • First-time hardware wallet users transitioning from exchanges or hot wallets.
  • Experienced holders looking for a compact, secure backup or daily-use wallet.

Shipments begin mid-May.
Pre-order and learn more here: https://reurl.cc/Lanld7
Download the CoolWallet App

  • Google Play
  • Apple App Store

About CoolWallet

CoolWallet is a pioneering hardware wallet brand that offers a secure and convenient solution for storing and managing digital assets in the Web3, DeFi, and NFTs arenas. The company’s flagship product, the CoolWallet Pro, is a credit card-sized device that combines the security of a hardware wallet with the convenience of a mobile device. With its unique design and advanced security features such as an EAL6+ secure element, biometric verifications, and military-grade Bluetooth encryption, CoolWallet is committed to providing a safe and user-friendly platform for crypto users worldwide.

Laos Halts Meat Imports from Thailand Following Fatal Anthrax Case

Spores and vegetative cells of Bacillus anthracis through microscope (Photo: Bangkok Post)

Laos has suspended the import of beef, pork, horse, and lamb from Thailand in an effort to prevent the spread of anthrax, following the death of a Thai man from the disease.

Apacer Powers the Future of AI and Green Computing with Next-Gen Storage Solutions at COMPUTEX 2025

TAIPEI, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Under the theme “Access the Intelligent Transformation,” Apacer (TWSE: 8271), a global leader in industrial-grade digital storage, returns to the COMPUTEX main hall to showcase next-generation storage innovations that drive intelligent, sustainable, and high-performance computing — and meet the evolving demands of enterprise and consumer markets alike.

Apacer Powers the Future of AI and Green Computing with Next-Gen Storage Solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
Apacer Powers the Future of AI and Green Computing with Next-Gen Storage Solutions at COMPUTEX 2025

At Booth J1217a, Hall 1, Nangang Exhibition Center, Apacer will present a full product lineup featuring:

  • CoreEnergy allows users to customize performance settings to meet the demands of power-sensitive applications.
  • CoreVolt 2 utilizes real-time voltage detection and tantalum polymer capacitors to instantly stabilize power during fluctuations, ensuring uninterrupted SSD operation and data protection.
  • New-generation BiCS 8 SSDs offer high capacity and lower power consumption.
  • PT25R-Pi HAT SSD, a highly customized and Raspberry Pi-compatible solution, delivers advanced performance.
  • A new fully lead-free SSD series designed in response to global ESG trends.
  • The award-winning, eco-friendly AS712 Portable SSD with Essential Oil Diffuser incorporates recycled materials to support sustainability goals
  • PCIe Gen5 high-performance SSDs empower creators to redefine their user experience.
  • With read/write speeds up to 810/700 MB/s, the high-speed microSD Express card is built for next-gen game consoles.
  • The ASUS TUF co-branded NOX TUF RGB DDR5 delivers immersive, high-performance gaming experiences.

“Storage plays a pivotal role in advancing AI, edge computing, and green infrastructure,” said Gibson Chen, President of Apacer. “We are pleased to return to COMPUTEX and showcase how Apacer enables businesses to access intelligent transformation, driving forward the next phase of technological evolution.”

Apacer invites global partners and media to experience its innovations firsthand at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025.

Radio Free Asia Shuts Down Lao Service After 27 Years Amid Funding Cut

Radio Free Asia (RFA) office. (Photo credit: RADIO TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL)

Radio Free Asia (RFA) has terminated its Lao language service after 27 years of operation, initiating a cascade of shutdowns that will eliminate half of the organization’s language services by the end of May.

The closure of the Lao service, which has immediately ceased all operations, precedes mass layoffs that will affect approximately 90 percent of RFA’s United States-based workforce, according to an announcement released by RFA on 2 May.

After nearly three decades, the RFA Lao service has ceased all operations. It provided critical reporting on governance issues, human rights concerns, and environmental problems.

RFA President Bay Fang expressed profound regret regarding the closure, noting that after 27 years of service, RFA’s Lao Service would no longer be able to produce news content. Fang acknowledged the support of listeners and pledged to make every effort to eventually restore the service.

The Lao service is not alone in its fate. RFA’s Tibetan, Burmese, and Uyghur services, the latter being the world’s only independent Uyghur-language news outlet, are also slated for closure.

Fang described the situation as “unconscionable”, explaining that RFA could no longer depend on the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to distribute congressionally allocated funds as intended. As a consequence, RFA has been forced to implement mass layoffs and discontinue multiple language services.

Fang stated that RFA’s primary focus remains preserving the organization and its congressionally mandated mission, while simultaneously protecting its most vulnerable journalists.

The funding crisis began on 15 March when the USAGM terminated its grant agreement with RFA, forcing the organization to place three-quarters of its United States-based employees on unpaid leave and terminate most overseas contractors. 

As a result, over 280 staff members will be laid off by 9 May, with affected employees’ health insurance covered through the end of May.

Geniushub Launches 1-Hour Marketing Consultation to Help Hong Kong SMEs Seize Digital Opportunities


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 May 2025 – As artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile technology rapidly reshape the digital landscape, the online behaviors and media consumption habits of Hong Kong consumers are evolving at an unprecedented pace. According to the latest 《Digital 2025: Hong Kong》report, local internet penetration has reached 96%, while mobile device adoption has soared to 235%. Consuming video content and engaging across multiple platforms have become the norm. To help businesses respond to this transformation, Geniushub has announced the launch of a 1-hour marketing consultation service, offering professional advice to Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and supporting them in seizing new opportunities in digital transformation.

In response to these trends, Geniushub has identified six key marketing insights for 2025 to help local SMEs tackle new challenges and enhance their competitiveness:

  1. Proactively Adopt AI Tools: Accelerate the use of AI for content creation, data analysis, and advertising optimization to boost marketing productivity and responsiveness.
  2. Implement AI Search Optimization (GEO): In addition to traditional SEO, optimize content to meet the emerging needs of AI-powered search tools and increase brand exposure.
  3. Cross-Platform Content Strategy: Integrate search engines, social media, official websites, and video platforms to drive diverse brand exposure and increase conversion opportunities.
  4. Leverage Short-Form Video Marketing: Platforms such as YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok have become mainstream, making video strategies a fundamental requirement rather than just an option.
  5. Mobile-First Design: Ensure websites and advertising materials are fully optimized for mobile devices, streamline checkout and payment processes, and enhance user experience to increase conversion rates.
  6. Implement Diversified Marketing Strategies: Avoid relying on a single platform; design layered marketing strategies targeting different audience segments to reach potential customers comprehensively.

To help SMEs capitalize on digital transformation opportunities, Geniushub is now offering a 1-hour marketing consultation service. Its team of professional consultants will provide tailored recommendations on advertising budget planning, platform selection, content strategies, and marketing approaches based on each enterprise’s industry and market situation.

Geniushub invites interested businesses to schedule a consultation and join forces to embrace the new wave of digital marketing in 2025.

Hashtag: #Geniushub

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

About Geniushub

Geniushub Marketing (GH), established in 2014, has offices in both Taiwan and Hong Kong. The company specializes in SEO optimization, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and YouTube advertising, providing a multi-faceted approach to reach targeted customers based on client needs.

Most Thai Children Immune to Covid-19, No Need for Vaccines, Thai Doctor Says

Most Thai Children Immune to Covid-19, No Need for Vaccines, Thai Doctor Says
This image is used only for representational purpose (photo credit: Forbes)

Most healthy Thai children under five have already contracted Covid-19 and developed natural immunity, suggesting vaccination may not be necessary for this age group, according to Dr. Yong Poovorawan, Head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.

Seize the Lead in Asia’s Sustainability Market – Join the 2025 SDG Asia Expo to “Charge Towards Change”

TAIPEI, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The world is facing growing environmental challenges and major social changes. Today, sustainable development is a top priority for governments, businesses, and communities everywhere. In response to this global shift, the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) has been leading efforts since 2007 to promote sustainability in Taiwan and connect with global initiatives.

TAISE focuses on key areas such as climate change, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), clean energy, and biodiversity. It has built a strong network across sectors, with 84 corporate members, and partnerships with 69 universities and 123 hospitals, working together for a greener future.

To speed up change in the Asia-Pacific region, TAISE created the SDG Asia Expo — a platform for sustainable innovation and collaboration. The 2025 SDG Asia Expo, themed “Charge Towards Change,” will be held from September 11 (Thursday) to September 13 (Saturday), 2025, at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. This year’s Expo will be bigger than ever, featuring 1,000 booths and welcoming hundreds of exhibitors from government, industry, academia, healthcare, and NGOs. Over 50,000 visitors are expected, making it the largest and most important sustainability event in the region.

Exhibitor registration for the 2025 SDG Asia Expo is in full swing. The venue is bustling with visitors and sustainable business opportunities. Join us — let’s Charge Towards Change together!
Exhibitor registration for the 2025 SDG Asia Expo is in full swing. The venue is bustling with visitors and sustainable business opportunities. Join us — let’s Charge Towards Change together!

The last Expo already set a strong record, attracting more than 35,000 attendees, with a big increase in exhibitors and booths. It hosted 62 inspiring forums and events, giving fresh ideas on green transformation, innovation, and sustainable business. Participants praised the Expo for helping them build new partnerships and expand their impact across borders.

In 2025, the SDG Asia Expo will continue to focus on Cross-Sector Collaboration, Public Engagement, and Global Connections. It will bring together leaders from international organizations, cities, businesses, youth climate activists, and sustainability experts. Through exhibitions, forums, dialogue sessions, networking, and hands-on experiences, the Expo will inspire real action for a better future.

Now is the time to act. Be part of Asia’s leading sustainability movement! Join the 2025 SDG Asia Expo to showcase your innovations, discover new business opportunities, build valuable connections, and amplify your impact on the world. Together, let’s Charge Towards Change — and create a greener, stronger, and more sustainable future.

2025 SDG Asia Expo
Date | September 11 (Thursday) to September 13 (Saturday), 2025
Venue | Hall 1, Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan
Email | expo@taise.org.tw 
Registration Deadline | July 11 (Friday), 2025
Registration Link | https://www.sdgs-asia.com.tw/en/exhibitor-registration-2025/?utm_source=prn&utm_medium=news

ADDX Partners with Franklin Templeton and Lexington Partners on Secondaries

SINGAPORE, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ADDX, a digital wealth platform based in Singapore, has partnered with Franklin Templeton and Lexington Partners to make private equity secondaries more accessible to individual accredited investors in Singapore. Through the partnership, ADDX will offer access to a globally diversified secondaries strategy, designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation and exposure to growth-oriented private market opportunities.

Private equity secondaries investing typically involves acquiring existing interests in mature, closed-ended funds. These limited partner-led (LP-led) secondaries often enjoy potential benefits ranging from greater transparency into underlying assets to the potential for earlier liquidity, compared to primary fund investments. In recent years, general partner-led (GP-led) strategies have also gained prominence, providing GPs with tools to extend ownership of high-quality assets while offering optional liquidity to existing investors.

Private equity secondaries are often associated with reduced blind pool risk, as capital is invested into more seasoned portfolios. This segment of private equity has grown significantly in recent years, driven by increasing demand for flexible liquidity solutions and more dynamic capital management.

Lexington Partners is one of the world’s largest and most experienced managers of secondary and co-investment strategies, with over US$76 billion in total capitalisation and more than 31 years in this space. In 2022, Franklin Templeton acquired Lexington as part of its broader effort to expand its alternative asset management capabilities.

Inmoo Hwang, Chief Financial Officer of ADDX, said:
“We are committed to broadening access to sophisticated private market strategies for accredited investors in Singapore. Secondaries combine diversification and greater transparency; qualities that align well with the goals of our investor base. Partnering with Lexington, a global pioneer in secondaries, alongside Franklin Templeton, is a natural extension of our mission.”

Christian Bucaro, Head of Wealth for Asia at Franklin Templeton, said: 
“As investors in Asia are increasingly seeking diversified exposure to alternative investments , we are delighted to partner with ADDX to bring our first evergreen private equity secondaries offering to accredited investors in Singapore. In line with our commitment to democratise alternative investing, our collaboration with ADDX will enable us to reach a wider investor base and make high-quality private equity secondaries accessible to more investors.”

About ADDX

ADDX is an investment platform headquartered in Singapore that offers accredited investors a space to build a private markets and alternatives portfolio for as low as USD 5,000. With ADDX, investors can access high-quality alternative investments across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured products, cash alternatives and more, using a convenient and user-friendly app and web platform. ADDX has raised a total of US$140 million in funding since its inception in 2017. Its shareholders include Singapore Exchange (SGX), the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Temasek subsidiary Heliconia Capital, the Development Bank of Japan, UOB, Hamilton Lane, Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings and KB Securities, a subsidiary of Korea’s largest banking group KB Financial Group.

ADDX has been approved by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as a recognised market operator. It also has a capital markets services license to deal in securities and collective investment schemes as well as to provide custodial services. It currently serves individual accredited investors from over 50 countries spanning Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and the Americas (except the US). ADDX also serves wealth managers, family offices and corporate investors through its institutional service, ADDX Advantage. For more information, visit addx.co or www.linkedin.com/company/addxco.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and US$1.53 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. For more information, please visit www.franklinresources.com and follow us on LinkedInTwitter and Facebook.

About Lexington Partners

Lexington Partners is one of the world’s largest and most successful managers of secondary private equity and co-investment funds. The firm helped pioneer the development of the institutional secondary market over 31 years ago and created one of the first independent, discretionary co-investment programs 27 years ago. Lexington has total capital in excess of US$76 billion and has acquired over 5,500 interests through more than 1,300 transactions. Lexington’s global team is strategically located in major centers for private equity and alternative asset investing across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Lexington is the global secondary private equity and co-investments specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton. Additional information can be found at https://www.franklintempleton.com.sg/about-us/investment-teams/specialist-investment-managers/lexington-partners.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or investment products. Investments in private market strategies involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Offerings on the ADDX platform are available only to accredited investors, as defined under applicable laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should conduct their own due diligence or consult with a professional adviser before making any investment decisions.