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SunPower x TCL, a New Solar Powerhouse to Redefine Sustainable Living in 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SunPower Corporation Australia, a leading provider of innovative solar energy solutions, today announced the commencement of its business operations as a new energy business unit within TCL Zhonghuan.

With a solid foundation of forty years of expertise in the development and innovation of solar technologies, SunPower Corporation Australia is committed to delivering leading-edge technology to the market. SunPower Corporation Australia also understands the value of its dedicated SunPower installer network, and to bolster this crucial component, the company is investing in offering them additional solutions and extending the product range. SunPower Corporation Australia will provide SunPower branded solar energy solutions as well as TCL Solar products, along with energy services. These offerings will enable homeowners and businesses to efficiently control their energy consumption and optimize the usage of their self-produced clean energy.

“The dawn of a new era in smart and sustainable living is here. By combining TCL’s global presence, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain strength with SunPower’s 40 years of experience in pioneering solar technology innovation, we’re bringing a product offering to the Australian and NZ markets that is of the highest quality and performance, while expanding the accessibility into all segments,” commented Stephen Straughair, Senior Director, ANZ Sales. “Today isn’t just about launching a new brand, we’re bringing SunPower and TCL Solar into the mainstream, and scaling our go-to-market resources in residential, C&I and Utility scale PV.”

Operating in Australia and New Zealand, SunPower Corporation Australia is primed to ignite a wave of innovation in the industry, setting unprecedented standards in the solar space.

“We understand that the solar landscape has changed, the addition of new and emerging technologies, accompanied with the strength and bankability of TCL Zhonghuan will be a welcomed advantage by our expanding customer base. Given this, we’re confident that our new, more agile, organizational structure, leveraging our highly regarded SunPower brand, positions us at the cutting edge of the industry, and help to achieve accessibility of premium solar PV in the mainstream markets” said Stephen Straughair. “The objective in Australia and NZ is to be a top 5 player in Solar PV installations, across all segments. We aren’t here to make up the numbers, we’re here to be a significant part of the mainstream PV industry, by supplying the best brands, the most competitive solutions, and long-term security on end customer investments.”

Discover how SunPower offerings can contribute to a future that is more environmentally conscious, technologically advanced, and sustainable, by visiting https://sunpower.global/au/ 

About SunPower Corporation Australia

SunPower Corporation Australia, a proud member of the TCL Zhonghuan, stands at the forefront of pioneering solar energy solutions. As a brand trusted by millions of homeowners, businesses, and energy producers around the globe, we are committed to empowering a sustainable connected future and transforming the way our world is powered. Leveraging our 40 years of experience in solar, we are fast-tracking the transition to clean, renewable energy, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for all. Find more at https://sunpower.global/au/ and on LinkedIn.

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Bounyavat Niraxay, Director of the Public Works and Transport Department, alongside the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project (VSUTP) (Photo: Sommala Phimmavong)

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) road just before the Lao New Year, according to Bounyavat Niraxay, Director of the Public Works and Transport Department, during an inspection on 2 April.

Beijing forum champions cultural diversity protection in science fiction

BEIJING, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China Daily:

The 4th Creativity 2030 International Forum provides a platform dedicated to protecting cultural diversity and promoting sustainable development during this year's Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference in Beijing on Saturday.
The 4th Creativity 2030 International Forum provides a platform dedicated to protecting cultural diversity and promoting sustainable development during this year’s Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference in Beijing on Saturday.

The 4th Creativity 2030 International Forum provided a platform dedicated to protecting cultural diversity and promoting sustainable development during this year’s Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference in Beijing on Saturday.

Shahbaz Khan, director of the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for East Asia, delivered a video speech at the event, saying that this forum demonstrated the vital role of creativity and innovation in advancing sustainable development and preserving cultural diversity in the digital age.

He stressed the need to foster innovation in creative industries, particularly in fields like science fiction, by providing essential resources, network support and policy frameworks to stimulate the flourishing of creativity and robust growth.

The forum marked the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, which encouraged developing countries to enhance their capacity to protect and promote cultural diversity through dialogue and international cooperation. It is China’s first project included in UNESCO’s global celebration of the convention’s 20th anniversary.

The Beijing Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Committee guided the forum with support from the Beijing Science and Technology Innovation Promotion Center. It was organized by the International Centre for Creativity and Sustainable Development under the auspices of UNESCO (Category 2).

Up to 150 representatives from 10 countries, including France, Germany and Austria, attended the forum.

In 2024, ICCSD launched a program to collect cases of protecting and promoting cultural diversity in the digital environment. Twenty exemplary cases were published at the event. These cases highlighted cutting-edge technological innovations like artificial intelligence, extended displays and big data, covering new technology applications in the cultural sector.

The cultural industry is expanding in the digital age, with new forms of cultural and technological integration, including science fiction, developing rapidly. Beijing alone hosts nearly 800 science fiction companies with a total annual revenue of 48 billion yuan ($6.6 billion), propelling the city’s science fiction industry to new heights.

Feihe Captivates at the 28th Harvard China Forum, Earning the Trust of North American Consumers with Its Products

NEW YORK, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Since 2025, the global market has continued to witness the waves of innovation from multiple fields in China, such as AI, new energy, and robotics. Simultaneously, Chinese manufacturing is also making waves in the infant formula sector. Feihe, a household name in China, has not only achieved the remarkable feat of leading infant formula sales in the Chinese market for six consecutive years but has also rewritten global consumer perception of Chinese quality by achieving the highest global sales for four consecutive years.

Feihe Captivates at the 28th Harvard China Forum, Earning the Trust of North American Consumers with Its Products
Feihe Captivates at the 28th Harvard China Forum, Earning the Trust of North American Consumers with Its Products

On April 5, Feihe, a leading brand in the global infant formula industry, made an appearance at the 28th Harvard China Forum in Boston. Feihe Chairman Leng Youbin, delivered the opening speech, stating that Feihe is actively expanding into global market by leveraging its world-leading quality and technology. He emphasized the company’s commitment to exporting its management models, technologies, and standards globally, thereby contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to the world.

Feihe’s plant in Kingston, Canada, stands as a key milestone in its “China Solution” initiative. This production base, representing an investment of C$380 million and eight years of construction, not only ended the history of Canada having no domestic production of infant formula but also provides consumers with safe, high-quality infant formula while boosting local employment and economic growth.  Similar to Elon Musk’s transformative impact on automobile manufacturing with the Shanghai Gigafactory, Feihe’s Canadian factory embodies a “rooted globalization” approach. By implementing Chinese standards, technology, and management practices, it signifies that Chinese enterprises are now capable of participating in the formulation of international industry standards.

Feihe’s infant formula, produced in Canada, is now available in over 1,100 Walmart and Loblaws stores. Due to its  safety and high quality, it has quickly gained the trust of North American consumers.

This comprehensive rise,spanning technology, culture, and consumer goods manufacturing is not a coincidence. It is the result of a powerful synergy between China’s national strategic initiatives and its market-driven innovation.

At the recent NPC & CPPCC sessions, the Chinese government clearly identified “scientific and technological innovation as the core of new quality productivity.” This policy direction has effectively fueled the rapid development of China’s innovative capacity. According to the “Global Innovation Index Report 2024,” China has risen to 11th place, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in innovation over the past decade.

In addition to supportive national policies, China’s private enterprises are exploring a new path. They are building “enterprise endogenous innovation” through industry resilience, in-depth scientific research, and capacity for integrating global resources. This innovation forms their core competitive advantage in the global market.

Taking Feihe as an example, as early as 2006, Feihe began constructing the industry’s first integrated industrial chain. They gradually implemented digital and intelligent upgrades, achieving a fully automated, aseptic production process from raw milk to finished milk powder without human contact. This series of internal self-reform is a microcosm of the leap in the quality of products. Currently, the fresh milk quality from Feihe ranch surpasses international standards in key quality indicators such as protein content and colony count. Feihe has also achieved a remarkable safety record of 63 years with zero production accidents.

It is worth noting that Chinese enterprises are playing an increasingly important role in promoting global research collaboration. Leng Youbin, Chairman of Feihe, emphasized that Chinese enterprises remain committed to a philosophy of openness and mutually beneficial cooperation, consistently integrating leading global scientific research resources and innovative capabilities. The decade-long partnership with Harvard marks a crucial step in Feihe’s global R&D strategy. In addition to Harvard Medical School, Feihe has established in-depth collaborations with over 20 renowned universities and authoritative institutions across seven countries, evolving from a participant in bilateral cooperation to a catalyst for a global scientific research platform. Simultaneously, Feihe actively promotes the application and transformation of cutting-edge scientific research achievements, launching innovative products such as Xingfeifan Zhuorui, China’s first customized brain nutrition product for infants. According to Nielsen IQ research data, Xingfeifan Zhuorui has become the leading product in China’s omni-channel infant formula category. In recent years, Feihe has also continued to expand its product portfolio across the entire life cycle. It introduced Aiben, a functional nutrition product for adults, to address their specific nutritional needs and provide more precise nutritional solutions.

Feihe’s leadership in global dairy research collaborations is broadening the world’s understanding of “Chinese innovation.” Chinese brands like Feihe are utilizing world-leading technology and quality to meet diverse market needs, contributing to the health and well-being of humanity through Chinese ingenuity.

Highly International, ITE Hong Kong 2025, a Great Sourcing Platform for Asian Travel Trade

HONG KONG, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The annual ITE Hong Kong in 2025 comprises 39th ITE (Leisure) and 20th ITE MICE, will be held from June 12 to 15 in Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, first two days for trade and last two days for public. Named MEGA EVENT by government, ITE Hong Kong 2025 also its 5th live edition since Covid-19.

Asia’s leading international travel fair, the annual ITE Hong Kong has separate B2B and B2C days, promotions and programs, provides effective one stop business platform for exhibitors establishing business contacts and conducting business with Asian travel trade and premium FIT market (include Private Leisure and MICE Group)
Asia’s leading international travel fair, the annual ITE Hong Kong has separate B2B and B2C days, promotions and programs, provides effective one stop business platform for exhibitors establishing business contacts and conducting business with Asian travel trade and premium FIT market (include Private Leisure and MICE Group)

Highly international, ITE2024 had 515 exhibitors (87% non- HK) from 68 countries and regions (36% non-Asia); included some 70 NTOs many regularly held official pavilions / stands; and used 5 halls which same as in 2019. Again, mainland China staged ITE’s largest pavilion inside which Chinese provinces built own pavilions with unique design.

Among ITE2024’s 7023 buyers and trade visitors 46% from outside Hong Kong (Specifically, 30% from mainland China; and 16% from other Asian cities), though the organizer only subsidized buyers and trade delegations instead of fully hosting.

Asian travel trade welcome applying online for ITE2025’s free Trade Visitor Badge. Besides free admission, ITE’s subsidy scheme includes free lunch / dink coupon, cloak room services etc., while subsidized visitors shall attend Seller-Meeting-Buyer session.

Attracting more mainland Chinese audiences, this year trade seminar series on “New / Niche Destinations & Products” start having English to Mandarin simultaneous interpretation. Besides NTO presentations, exhibitor’s seminars, Meeting KOLs and Industry Forum on Sustainability, themes like Green tourism and Youth Travel will be highlighted.

Positive responses from repeating and new exhibitors, ITE2025 expecting more non-HK resident exhibitors. Among the popular NE Asian destinations, South Korea will this year feature two official pavilions, respectively by Korea Tourism Organization and Seoul with a combined 50% expansion. For faraway, new or niche destinations, for examples, there from EUROPE, AMERICAS & PACIFIC are Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Marianas and Poland; CENTRAL & WEST ASIA are Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan; AFRICA & INDIAN OCEAN are Ethiopia, Seychelles, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

ITE public days gather some 60000 premium FIT, who shop around, plan and book holidays online by mobile inside the exhibition halls. Last year 7000 attended 80 seminars. Welcome asking for free tickets.  

Organized by TKS Exhibition Services Ltd., ITE strongly supported by Ministry of Culture and Tourism, P.R.China with Hong Kong Tourism Board etc. as Supporters. Details / Registration: https://www.itehk.com Contact: travel@tkshk.com | WhatsApp: +852 69361271

Tokyo Steps up as “Fashion Powerhouse”: Rising Designers Chosen for Paris-linked Awards in NFDT & SFDA 2025 Final Runway Showcase

TOKYO, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held the final round of two key fashion competitions — Next Fashion Designer of Tokyo 2025 (NFDT) and Sustainable Fashion Design Award 2025 (SFDA) — on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The final judging was conducted in the form of a fashion show, celebrating the creativity and potential of emerging designers.

Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202504016677?p=images

“NFDT2025” is a competition aimed at discovering and nurturing young designers living or studying in Tokyo, providing them with the opportunity to grow into internationally successful talents. “SFDA2025,” meanwhile, seeks to introduce innovative fashion pieces that reimagine traditional Japanese materials such as kimono fabrics for global audiences.

The judging panels for each competition included some of the most prominent figures in the fashion industry. For NFDT, the panel included Kunihiko Morinaga, designer of ANREALAGE and a regular at Paris Fashion Week, and Yusuke Takahashi, Creative Director of CFCL, along with six other leading industry figures. The SFDA panel featured Norbert Leuret, President of LVMH Japan, and Hideaki Shikama, designer of “Children of the discordance” and a regular at Milan Fashion Week, alongside six additional distinguished experts.

In total, 16 exceptional works were selected across both competitions, receiving top honors in various categories:
Award Recipients: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202504016677-O1-SdUhue8P.pdf 

The 16 winning designers will receive support ranging from brand development guidance to opportunities for international showcase, including potential participation in Paris Fashion Week.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is committed to advancing the fashion and apparel industry as part of its broader vision to position Tokyo alongside Paris, Milan, New York and London as a leading global fashion capital. A variety of strategic initiatives are underway, with more planned in the future.

More information is available at:
https://nfdt.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/
https://sfda.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/ 

Unseasonably Cool Start to Laos’ Hot Season Surprises Locals

Vang Vieng, Laos. (Yoshi Bitran)

It’s an unexpectedly cold beginning of the hot season in Laos, with temperatures ranging between 13 and 35 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat that typically dominates April, the country seems to be clinging to a lingering chill—residents are still reaching for their cardigans.

Cango Inc. Achieves 12% Growth in Bitcoin Production for March 2025

SHANGHAI, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a rapidly expanding leader in Bitcoin mining, announced its production update for its crypto mining business for March 2025, highlighting significant growth in Bitcoin production.

In March 2025, Cango produced a total of 530.1 Bitcoins, representing a 12% increase compared to 472.7 Bitcoins produced in February 2025. The average number of Bitcoins produced per day also rose to 17.1, up from 16.9 in the previous month.

As of the end of March, Cango holds a total of 2,474.8 Bitcoins, an increase from 1,944.7 Bitcoins at the end of February. The Company’s deployed hashrate remained stable at 32 EH/s, while the average operating hashrate improved to 30.3 EH/s, up from 29.7 EH/s in February.

“We are pleased to report these positive results as we continue to enhance our operations in the growing cryptocurrency market,” said Mr. Jiayuan Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Cango. “Our commitment to optimizing our mining capabilities is reflected in our production figures, and we look forward to further growth in the coming months.”

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Juliet Ye
Cango Inc.
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