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YITAHOME Invites Students to ‘Upgrade Your Room Before You Hit the Books’ With Smart, Stylish Dorm Solutions

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NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the back-to-school season draws near, YITAHOME is thrilled to announce its latest campaign, “Upgrade Your Room Before You Hit the Books.” This initiative is designed to help students and families transform everyday spaces into environments that foster learning, growth, and self-expression. Focused on two key audiences—Gen Z students eager to personalize their dorms or apartments, and millennial parents looking to create study-friendly spaces for their children—this campaign offers solutions tailored to modern needs.

In an era where rooms often serve as classrooms, social hubs, and peaceful retreats, the right furniture is essential for success. YITAHOME’s curated back-to-school collection features compact, multifunctional, and stylish pieces that maximize even the smallest of spaces, making them feel both intentional and inspiring.

4 Smart Buys to Redefine Your Study Space:

  • YITAHOME Corduroy Fireside Bean Bag Chair, from $109.99 (was $118.69)
    Long study hours deserve soft landings. This oversized bean bag, with plush corduroy and high-resilience foam, molds to your body for all-day comfort. Lightweight and portable, perfect for dorm lounging, gaming, or winding down after class.
  • YITAHOME 5-Tier Bookshelf with Open Display, $45.99
    Smart space, smart mind. This slim bookshelf helps maximize your vertical space without crowding your floor. Its warm wood-grain shelves and sturdy frame keep textbooks, plants, or dorm knickknacks organized and stylish.
  • YITAHOME Shoe Storage Cabinet with Front Opening, from $69.99 (was $73.99)
    Say goodbye to cluttered entryways. These stackable shoe cabinets feature a modern front-opening design with clear panels, so you can easily spot your favorite pair. Each unit holds up to 6 pairs of shoes and is crafted from durable, easy-to-clean materials. Great for dorms or shared apartments where smart storage is a must.
  • YITAHOME Fabric Dresser with 8 Drawers, $79.99
    Designed for compact living, this lightweight fabric dresser offers generous drawer space to keep clothes, accessories, and school supplies neatly tucked away. The wooden top can double as a nightstand or display shelf, while the neutral tones blend effortlessly with dorm décor.

Each piece in the collection is designed with flexibility in mind, easy to assemble, space-conscious, and made to grow with students as their needs evolve. From first-day jitters to finals week, YITAHOME helps students and parents alike create an environment that feels just right from day one.

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About Yitahome
At Yitahome, we believe that everyone deserves a space they’re proud to call home. With thoughtful design, reliable quality, and a touch of elegance, we help turn everyday rooms into meaningful places. Dedicated to #MakingHomeHappen, our furniture is crafted to bring both function and style into your life one piece at a time.

 

A novel oral treatment for Alzheimer’s: Actinogen’s pivotal trial currently recruiting participants in the US

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All 20 US trial sites are now open in the XanaMIA phase 2b/3 trial that is studying oral Xanamem® vs. placebo for 36 weeks, followed by an open label extension of active Xanamem for up to 24 months

SYDNEY, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Actinogen Medical Limited (ASX: ACW) is encouraging individuals and their loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease to take part in a groundbreaking clinical trial that could transform the way we treat this devastating condition.

The trial is enrolling people diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, offering them a chance to participate in cutting-edge research aimed at stabilizing the cognitive and functional decline of Alzheimer’s.

Xanamem inhibits the production of the “stress hormone”, cortisol, in key areas of the brain that are linked to memory and critical thinking. Watch a two-minute explainer video on how Xanamem works here.

The trial involves taking a single pill once a day of Xanamem or matching placebo (“sugar pill”) and a series of clinic visits for the assessment of Alzheimer’s progress. It does not involve frequent brain scans or complicated procedures such as lumbar puncture.

All participants at the end of the XanaMIA trial are eligible for Actinogen’s open-label extension trial of active Xanamem for up to 24 months. This extension trial will open to completed XanaMIA participants in early 2026.

Who Can Join?

  • Individuals aged 50 or older with a diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
  • Participants with a study partner willing to attend clinic visits
  • Additional eligibility criteria apply

You can find out more information in these ways:

 

 ®Xanamem is a registered trademark of Actinogen Medical Limited

 

About Actinogen Medical

Actinogen Medical (ACW) is an ASX-listed, biotechnology company in the late clinical stages of development for Xanamem® (emestedastat), its novel oral therapy for Alzheimer’s disease and depression. The Company is based in Sydney, Australia with operations and clinical trials in Australia and the US. Xanamem, has been studied in eight clinical trials with more than 400 people treated to date and has a promising safety and efficacy profile. ACW’s ongoing clinical trial, XanaMIA, is a phase 2b/3 trial of 220 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and is currently enrolling in Australia and the US. To find out more about the trial click here.

About Xanamem (emestedastat)

Xanamem’s novel mechanism of action is to control the level of cortisol in the important areas of the brain through the inhibition of the cortisol synthesis enzyme, 11β-HSD1, without blocking normal production of cortisol by the adrenal glands. Xanamem is a first-in-class, once-a-day pill designed to deliver high levels of brain cortisol control in regions where 11β-HSD1 is highly expressed such as the hippocampus. Chronically elevated cortisol is associated with progression in Alzheimer’s Disease and excess cortisol is known to be toxic to brain cells. Elevated cortisol is also associated with depressive symptoms. Xanamem has demonstrated excellent brain target engagement and in human trials has shown potential to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease and improve depressive symptoms in patients with moderately severe depression. To view Xanamem’s two-minute Mechanism of Action video, click here.

Xanamem is an investigational product and is not approved for use outside of a clinical trial by the FDA or by any global regulatory authority. Xanamem® is a trademark of Actinogen Medical.

List of XanaMIA phase 2b/3 trial clinical sites in the US

California

Carlsbad, 92011

Orange, 92866

Sherman Oaks, 91403

New Jersey

Toms River, 08755

Rhode Island

East Providence, 02914

Colorado

Denver, 80218

Englewood, 80113

New York

Albany,12208

Staten Island, 10314

Texas

Austin, 78757

Florida

Delray Beach, 33445

Miami, 33176

New Port Richey, 34652

Orlando, 32803

The Villages, 32162

Ohio

Dayton, 45459

Independence, 44131

Washington

Bellevue, 98007

Georgia

Decatur, 30030

Oregon

Portland, 97225

To check eligibility: https://app.clinials.io/en-US/alzheimers

Disclaimer

This announcement and attachments may contain certain “forward-looking statements” that are not historical facts; are based on subjective estimates, assumptions and qualifications; and relate to circumstances and events that have not taken place and may not take place. Such forward looking statements should be considered “at-risk statements” – not to be relied upon as they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors (such as significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties / contingencies and regulatory and clinical development risks, future outcomes and uncertainties) that may lead to actual results being materially different from any forward looking statement or the performance expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. Actinogen Medical does not undertake any obligation to revise such statements to reflect events or any change in circumstances arising after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any future events. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Actinogen Medical does not make any guarantee, representation or warranty as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements and there can be no assurance or guarantee that any forward-looking statements will be realized.

Pony.ai’s Proprietary L4 Automotive-Grade Domain Controller Achieves 2 Million Kilometer Milestone

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GUANGZHOU, China, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving, today announced its Level 4 (L4) automotive-grade autonomous driving (AD) domain controller—deployed in the company’s seventh-generation Robotaxi fleet—has surpassed 2 million kilometers of on-road testing. This achievement reflects the system’s exceptional hardware reliability and software adaptability, meeting the rigorous demands of L4 autonomous driving.

Unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April as a production-ready solution for L4 autonomy, Pony.ai’s seventh-generation AD system is built entirely with automotive-grade components. Designed for a lifecycle of 10 years or 600,000 kilometers, the full AD stack—including the domain controller—represents a major leap in performance, durability, and cost-efficiency. Through extensive algorithm optimization and system engineering, Pony.ai has reduced the domain controller’s cost by 80% compared to the previous generation, while also extending its lifespan—substantially lowering the total lifecycle cost of the system.

Developed entirely in-house, the world-first L4 automotive-grade domain controller utilizes three NVIDIA OrinX chips in the main unit with a fourth OrinX chip dedicated to system redundancy, delivering 1,016 TOPS of computing power. Through a co-designed hardware-software architecture, Pony.ai custom-developed the domain controller to meet the comprehensive system and functional requirements of fully driverless Robotaxis, as well as the performance and safety demands of L4 autonomous driving algorithms. As a result, the controller achieves a 50% to 80% reduction in size, weight, power consumption, and cost—significantly optimizing hardware expenses. With continuous algorithm iteration and highly efficient inference optimization, Pony.ai has successfully delivered L4 autonomous driving capabilities and safety assurance using mass-produced, cost-effective, and mature automotive-grade chips.

Functioning as the central computing hub, this controller integrates a wide array of sensors, essential functions and supporting controllers required for Robotaxi operation. These include system power management, interactive display, hazard warning lights, gateways, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).  By integrating these features into a single unit, Pony.ai has reduced wiring complexity and the number of individual components, streamlining vehicle layout, lowering manufacturing costs, and minimizing potential failure points. Furthermore, it simplifies assembly line processes, making mass production faster and more efficient. The domain controller supports both liquid cooling and passive cooling. When the liquid cooling system encounters malfunction, the redundant system ensures safe pull-over with passive cooling.

The system incorporates a multi-layered safety architecture and degradation strategies, delivering “Fail Operational” capability. In the event of a primary system failure, the controller can seamlessly switch to the redundant system or the Minimum Risk Condition Controller (MRCC) to ensure safe vehicle control. Even if the main system’s power or chassis communication fails, the redundant system can still maintain critical perception (including blind spot coverage) and safe driving capabilities. This allows the vehicle to navigate intersections or ramps and safely pull over, minimizing the risk of traffic disruption or collisions.

At the core of Pony.ai’s system is a “safety first” philosophy, realized through full-vehicle redundancy and a high degree of algorithmic intelligence.  Leveraging its PonyWorld foundation model and reinforcement learning, the company delivers driving performance that consistently surpasses human-level capabilities, while continuously improving its system’s response to complex real-world scenarios.

With seventh-generation Robotaxis now in mass production and actively undergoing road testing, this safe, robust, and cost-effective solution is set to significantly expand Pony.ai’s driverless fleet and enhance user mobility experiences. 2025 marks Pony.ai’s first year of mass production, with a planned fleet of 1,000 autonomous vehicles—a key step toward achieving economies of scale and operational excellence.

 

TCL Electronics (01070.HK) Publishes Positive Profit Announcement

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Expects Adjusted Profit attributable to Owners of the Parent for 1H 2025 to Grow by Approximately 45% to 65% YoY

HONG KONG, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Electronics Holdings Limited (“TCL Electronics” or the “Company”, 01070.HK) published a positive profit announcement. Based on a preliminary review of the unaudited management accounts of the Company for the first half of 2025 and the information currently available to the Board, it is expected that the Company’s adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent[1] for the first half of 2025 will be in the range of approximately HK$950 million to HK$1,080 million, representing an increase of approximately 45% to 65% as compared with the corresponding period in 2024.

The expected significant increase in adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent is mainly attributable to the following two factors:

1）The Company has adhered to its strategic vision of “Lead with Brand Value, Excel in Global Efficiency, Drive with Technology, Thrive on Global Vitality” and has been committed to “Globalised” and “Mid-to-High-End” development. It has increased R&D investment in high-end display technology such as Mini LED and artificial intelligence, so as to further enhance the competitiveness of the Company’s products and promote the implementation of its mid-to-high-end strategy across the globe. Moreover, the Company has built up its capacity to respond to risks arising from global operations in an agile manner by strengthening its leading advantages in global supply chain and channel layout. In addition, the Company has further upgraded its global brand value and unleashed its brand potential since TCL became a Worldwide Olympic Partner in early 2025. Despite a complex and fast-changing market environment, the Company’s core business has achieved growth of better quality in scale and significant improvement in product mix and channel structure, while the innovative business has maintained strong growth momentum in the first half of 2025.

2）The Company has continued to build its optimal cost effectiveness and efficiency advantage. During the first half of 2025, through effective digital transformation, automation and intelligentisation, bulk management and production capacity optimisation, the Company has boosted its operational efficiency in production, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, etc. As a result, the Company’s overall expense ratio has been further reduced in the first half of 2025. Additionally, the Company has upgraded its global talent cultivation and management system to develop a strong talent pool full of vitality, and has driven up the results of the Company through share incentive plans.

Looking ahead, the Company will remain focused on enhancing product competitiveness, further strengthening its global product planning capabilities, and expanding investment in research and development across advanced technologies such as high-end displays and artificial intelligence. In addition, the Company will continue to deepen its global multi-centre operational model, advance its localisation strategy, and develop a consumer- and client-centric intelligent ecosystem supply chain. By reinforcing its global operational excellence, TCL Electronics is committed to becoming a leading smart device enterprise with a robust and genuinely global footprint.

About TCL Electronics

TCL Electronics Holdings Limited (01070.HK, incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) was listed on the mainboard of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in November 1999. It is engaged in display business, innovative business and internet business. TCL Electronics actively transforms and innovates under the strategy of “Lead with Brand Value, Excel in Global Efficiency, Drive with Technology, Thrive on Global Vitality”. Focusing on the mid-to-high-end markets around the world, the Company strives to consolidate the “Intelligent IoT Ecosystem” strategy and is committed to providing users with an all-scenario smart and healthy life while developing into a world-leading smart technology company. TCL Electronics is part of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme and is included in the Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, the Hang Seng Composite MidCap & SmallCap Index and the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index. Besides, it has received Hang Seng Index’s ESG rating of A for consecutive years since 2018.

For more information, please visit the investor relations web page of TCL Electronics at http://electronics.tcl.com.

[1] Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent refers to a non-HKFRS financial measure adopted by the Company to supplement the Company’s consolidated results prepared and presented in accordance with HKFRS issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants as an additional, but not a substitute, financial measure, which is defined by the Company as profit attributable to owners of the parent after adding back the following adjustments: (i) (gain)/loss from investment companies, net; (ii) (gain)/loss on disposal and liquidation of subsidiaries, net; (iii) (gain)/loss related to call options and put options, net; (iv) (gain)/loss on disposal of non-current assets, net; and (v) income tax effect. The management of the Company believes that the adjusted profit attributable to owners of the parent provides useful supplementary information to investors in assessing the results of the Company’s core businesses by excluding the impact of certain non-cash items, investments and non-current assets transactions. However, such definition does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by HKFRS and therefore may differ from similar terminology used by other companies, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Accordingly, the use of such non-HKFRS measure has limitation as an analytical tool, and investors should not consider it in isolation form, or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations or financial conditions as reported under HKFRS.

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Yiren Digital to Release 2024 ESG Report on June 24, 2025

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BEIJING, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) (“Yiren Digital”), an AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in Asia, announced that it plans to release its annual ESG report for the year ended December 31, 2024, before U.S. market opens on Thursday, June 24, 2025.

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About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is an advanced, AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in Asia. Our mission is to elevate customers’ financial well-being and enhance their quality of life by delivering digital financial services, tailor-made insurance solutions, and premium lifestyle services. We support clients at various growth stages, addressing financing needs arising from consumption and production activities, while aiming to augment the overall well-being and security of individuals, families, and businesses.

Altair’s AI-Powered Engineering in 100 Use Cases

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New eBook highlights organizations applying AI across the product lifecycle and how businesses can implement AI-powered engineering initiatives

TROY, Mich., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has released an eBook highlighting 100 AI-powered engineering use cases, which demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the product development lifecycle across industries.

Altair has released an eBook highlighting 100 AI-powered engineering use cases, demonstrating how AI is revolutionizing the product development lifecycle across industries.
Altair has released an eBook highlighting 100 AI-powered engineering use cases, demonstrating how AI is revolutionizing the product development lifecycle across industries.

Designed as both a reference and roadmap, the eBook empowers organizations to explore proven strategies for digital transformation and AI adoption. With insights on how to use AI to cut costs, accelerate timelines, and innovate faster, the eBook provides practical inspiration for how to start or scale your own AI-powered engineering initiatives.

“AI is no longer optional in product development and engineering; it’s essential. Altair has seamlessly integrated AI across our tools and workflows to bring AI capabilities directly to our customers,” said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer, Altair. “The real-world use cases in this eBook demonstrate how our customers are applying AI to enhance their productivity, solve today’s toughest challenges, and improve business outcomes. We’re proud to empower companies with accessible tools that help transform data into strategic advantage.”

The 100 use cases address a wide range of industries including automotive, heavy equipment, healthcare, energy, aerospace and defense, and more. Each use case illustrates how AI can deliver tangible results, whether it’s predicting battery lifespan, optimizing aerodynamic performance, or enabling real-time digital twins.

To explore all 100 AI-powered engineering use cases and download the full eBook, visit https://web.altair.com/ai-powered-engineering-use-cases.

About Altair
Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com or sw.siemens.com.

Media contacts

Altair Corporate

Bridget Hagan

+1.216.769.2658

corp-newsroom@altair.com

Altair Europe/The Middle East/Africa

Altair Asia-Pacific

Louise Wilce

Man Wang

+44 (0)7392 437 635

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emea-newsroom@altair.com

apac-newsroom@altair.com

 

 

Canadian Solar Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call for August 21

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KITCHENER, ON, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (“the Company”, “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m., August 21, 2025, in Hong Kong) to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2025 results and business outlook.

The dial-in phone number for the live audio call is +1-877-704-4453 (toll-free from the U.S.), 800 965 561 (from Hong Kong), +86 400 120 2840 (local dial-in from Mainland China) or +1-201-389-0920 from international locations. The conference ID is 13755040. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar’s website at www.canadiansolar.com.

A replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the call until 11:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 4, 2025 (11:00 a.m. September 5, 2025, in Hong Kong) and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (toll-free from the U.S.) or +1-412-317-6671 from international locations.  The replay pin number is 13755040. A webcast replay will also be available on the investor relations section of Canadian Solar’s website at www.canadiansolar.com.

About Canadian Solar Inc. 
Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 157 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 11 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of March 31, 2025, boasting a $3.2 billion contracted backlog as of March 31, 2025. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 27 GWp of solar and 76 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Wina Huang
Investor Relations
Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com 

Nearly 110,000 Enjoy 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival

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Sixth edition of Macao’s tourism and leisure extravaganza July 17-19
Drawing more than 640,000 visits to date  

MACAO, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Macao’s largest sales event, the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival, ran July 17-19 at The Venetian® Macao’s Cotai Expo, concluding one day ahead of schedule due to Typhoon Wipha. This year’s carnival holds significant influence as it received an overwhelming response from local residents and tourists – the shortened three-day run attracted nearly 110,000 visits, close to the number for last year’s four-day event. Total visitation is now more than 640,000 since the carnival debuted in 2020.

Visitors enjoy the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival July 17-19 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. The three-day event attracted nearly 110,000 visits – close to the number for last year’s four-day carnival – bringing the total visitation to more than 640,000 since the carnival’s debut in 2020.
Visitors enjoy the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival July 17-19 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo. The three-day event attracted nearly 110,000 visits – close to the number for last year’s four-day carnival – bringing the total visitation to more than 640,000 since the carnival’s debut in 2020.

Now in its sixth edition, the event is organised by Sands China Ltd. and co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce. As Sands China’s annual signature event, it continues to create synergy between local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Sands retailers, local NGOs, and the arts and culture community, in a bid to attract local residents and consumers from the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong.

This year’s carnival featured more than 580 booths, spanning eight exhibition zones: Sands retailers; household products; gourmet and wine; food court; coffee; Macao cultural and creative; play and fun; and a visitor-centric Macao specialties and souvenirs zone. The coffee zone was new this year, added in response to Macao’s blooming café scene, featuring popular brands to meet the demand of the current spending trend. An open-mic busking space was set up outside the coffee zone for visitors to unleash their musical skills, bringing a joyful vibe to the carnival. 

Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said: “Originally scheduled for four days, the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival concluded one day earlier than expected due to the typhoon. We would like to extend our gratitude to all parties for their tremendous support to our event, no matter rain or shine. We are encouraged to see that the carnival was well-received by local residents and tourists, reaching nearly 110,000 visits during the three-day run. This remarkable result demonstrates the effectiveness of the unique model of housing local SMEs and Sands retailers under one roof.

“Our sincere gratitude goes to the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), and the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM); sponsors from BOC Macau, ICBC (Macau), Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Macau Branch and BNU; the Macao Chamber of Commerce as the co-organiser; and partners, exhibitors, local residents, tourists, contestants, and all sectors of society for their generous support, making this tourism and leisure extravaganza a success again. Looking ahead, in line with the cross-sector integration of ‘tourism +,’ we will continue infusing new elements into the carnival, injecting robust momentum to the sustainable and high-quality development of Macao tourism industry.”

Visitors to the carnival enjoyed browsing more than 5,000 products for MOP 1 each day and finding up to 90 percent off selected products from international brands. Getting to and from the carnival was made convenient by a free shuttle service and free parking.

Audiences applauded the performances and winners of one of the highlights in the carnival – the ICBC ePay Presents: Greater Bay Area Karaoke King Singing Competition. Attracting more than 100 contestants from the Greater Bay Area, the entertaining competition contributed to the exciting atmosphere of the carnival, showcasing the charm of diverse cultures.

Sands China invited several local community organisations to participate in the carnival to inject vitality to the event while promoting social inclusion in the community. The number of participating community organisations has grown over six years from an initial three to a record-high 19. The carnival aims to provide them with an opportunity to raise awareness about their support services among local residents and tourists, while offering vocational training for their members.

The Sands Cares Ambassadors volunteered to give on-site support to community groups during the festival, accompanying members of the Salvation Army Joy Family Integrated Service Centre to enjoy a fun karting experience and play at some of the carnival’s game booths. The volunteers also joined the carnival’s BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop with members of the Macau Catholic Family Advisory Council. The popular workshop, led by Sands China’s food and beverage team, gave parents and children an opportunity to work together to prepare sushi and experience the fun of culinary arts.

As has become tradition, the carnival provided an opportunity for members of Macau Special Olympics to role play as news reporters and editors. They conducted interviews and took photos and video, which they will use to write, edit and do post-production for their news reports.

The carnival operated with environmental awareness, in line with the goals of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability strategy. Local NGO Green Future, along with a group of Sands ECO360 Ambassadors, demonstrated effective methods for recycling cardboard, plastic and metal to exhibitors, teaching them practical knowledge and techniques for recycling. In addition, the Sands Plastic-Free July Workshop helped shoppers turn waste into treasure to encourage a plastic-free lifestyle.

Sands China invited some of the outstanding businesses from the company’s Community Revitalisation Series – Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens and local retailers from the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory to run booths at the carnival, with the aim of giving them a stronger footing and exposure in the local commercial market. The Sands EmpowHER team member resource group also joined the carnival with a booth that gave participating female employees a platform to showcase their entrepreneurial talents, promoting experiential learning and supporting professional development.

The 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival was organised by Sands China Ltd. and co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC), with the full support of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), and the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). It was sponsored by BOC Macau, ICBC (Macau), Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Macau Branch, and BNU.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Media contacts:
Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo 

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo 

Children make sushi Thursday at the BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop at the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo.
Children make sushi Thursday at the BOC Smart Kids Presents: Little Master Chef Workshop at the 2025 Sands Shopping Carnival at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo.

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