The brand reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the local user experience with improved serviced on its platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taobao Malaysia today announced the return of its 618 Mid-Year Sale this year, alongside the launch of its brand-new Bahasa Malaysia interface. Starting from now, Malaysians can also shop in Bahasa Melayu, English, or Chinese, making the popular e-commerce platform more accessible and user-friendly. This milestone marks a significant step in Taobao’s commitment to enhancing the local online shopping experience.

The app has also introduced several key updates aimed at enhancing the user experience. These include the Image Search feature, which allows users to snap or upload a photo to find similar items using AI-powered recognition; Coins Cashback, a daily check-in mission and purchase incentive at selected sellers offering free shipping, where users can earn coin rewards and enjoy cashback on their purchases; and an Exclusive New User Perk, as low as RMB 1 (equivalent to RM0.62), featuring attractive deals for first-time Taobao shoppers. Alongside the addition of a Bahasa Malaysia interface, these updates reflect the brand’s commitment to providing localised shopping services by reducing language barriers and creating a more enjoyable and rewarding shopping experience.

Jess Lew, Country Head of Taobao Malaysia, said, “We’re excited to kick off this year’s 618 Mid-Year Sale with greater momentum and purpose. At Taobao, we reaffirm our commitment to connecting all Malaysians through a platform that is not only more localised but also more secure and service-driven. From the introduction of our tri-lingual interface and enhanced logistics support to robust safety measures and irresistible promotional deals, every upgrade is designed to offer Malaysians a smoother, safer, and more rewarding online shopping experience.”

The brand has also observed countless inspiring stories of Malaysians turning their entrepreneurial dreams into reality by sourcing from Taobao. In 2020 and 2022, Taobao collaborated with local state governments and training institutions to launch the LiveNOW livestream KOL training programme, aimed at nurturing and incubating key opinion leaders in livestreaming, while empowering low-income groups to discover new opportunities in the digital era. The programme successfully trained over 500 new-generation local livestreamers and digital entrepreneurs.

“At Taobao, we remain deeply committed to supporting our local community, with a strong emphasis on strengthening Malaysia’s e-commerce ecosystem. At the same time, we are dedicated to making our customers’ online shopping experience on Taobao more efficient and enjoyable by continuously enhancing platform capabilities and localised services, particularly through a wider selection of fashion and home furniture categories with more affordable price and air shipping as fast as five working days, which ultimately uplifts their quality of life,” added Jess.

Celebrating This Historic Milestone With Unmissable Promotions

To mark this exciting milestone, Taobao Malaysia is turning up the celebration with its grand 618 Mid-Year Sale yet, running from 28 May 20:00 to 20 June 23:29 2025. Shoppers across Malaysia can now enjoy a more seamless and localised experience, with language options for everyone and unlimited shopping joy.

A wide array of exclusive deals and rewards await*, limited time only:

• Free sea shipping on orders over ¥199 (equivalent to RM116) with Coins Cashback
• Spend & Win Air Tickets to Seoul in partnership with RHB Bank
• Up to RM68 off on instant payment discount
• Enjoy discounts of up to 50% off promo codes
• Daily flash sales and wide range of products discounts up to 15%

Taobao 618 Mid-Year Sale presents a timely opportunity for all Malaysian shoppers to save while acquiring items that enhance their daily lives.

The Taobao app is available to download for FREE on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. For more details on Taobao Malaysia’s Raya promotion, please stay tuned for updates on the Taobao Malaysia Facebook, Instagram and TikTok social media channels or visit the Taobao app.

* Terms and conditions apply, please visit Taobao app for details.

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About Taobao Malaysia

Taobao Malaysia aims to facilitate convenient shopping on Taobao and Tmall for consumers in Malaysia. Through the Taobao app, Malaysian shoppers can access billions of products, complete with logistics, payment and other services and offers tailored to their individual market needs. Taobao Malaysia is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

SPOKANE, Wash., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant move to enhance its creative offerings, TWOPAGES Curtains, a provider of high-quality, stylish custom window treatments, has partnered with industry expert Amy Switzer, known for her extensive experience in home textiles and luxury design. This collaboration marks the launch of an exclusive collection merging eclectic styles with timeless luxury. Simultaneously, TWOPAGES officially opens submissions for its inaugural TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2025, a global competition aimed at discovering the next wave of visionary textile design.

A Design Voice Rooted in Heritage and Modernity

Amy Switzer’s career reflects a remarkable journey from textile design to interior aesthetics. Her time in New York City and her entrepreneurial venture in manufacturing have endowed her with a distinctive viewpoint on design, one that harmonizes artistry with functionality. The new collection features the slogan “Where eclectic soul meets timeless luxury,” drawing inspiration from Switzer’s rich textile background combined with high-end design sensibilities. Key elements include jewel-toned velvets, modern neutral palettes, and artistic textures that express both classic elegance and bold innovation while maintaining sustainability.

“This collection blends the old-world charm with modern flair,” said Amy Switzer, encapsulating the spirit of this unique collaboration.

The Amy Switzer x TWOPAGES collaboration is the third release under TWOPAGES’s Ambassador Program, a platform for co-creating product lines with respected voices in the design community. Previous collections include the Sara Le x TWOPAGES series, which championed approachable luxury with a focus on crisp, minimalist design for the modern home; and the Stefana Silber x TWOPAGES series, which draws inspiration from nature to highlight gentle textures paired with everyday elegance.

The success of these collaborations underscores a win-win mechanism driven by content creation alongside product co-development, reflecting a shared foundation: authentic design perspectives brought to life through TWOPAGES’s industry-leading manufacturing and large-scale deployment capabilities. Each collection responds to the rising consumer demand for realness, customization, and premium quality.

Launching a Global Platform for Creative Talent

As part of its 10^th-anniversary celebration, TWOPAGES is taking its commitment to co-creation one step further with the launch of the TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2025. The competition invites creative minds from around the world to submit original curtain pattern designs with strong aesthetic vision and commercial viability.

The contest is designed as an open-entry platform allowing free participation worldwide while ensuring authors retain their copyright. Judging criteria will focus on innovation, market viability, and production feasibility across three phases: preliminary rounds (July 1-7), semifinals (July 8-20), September finals with an awards ceremony.

The total prize exceeds $51,000, with a grand prize of $10,000 in cash for first place. Finalists will receive exposure across TWOPAGES’s global platforms, including website features, social media promotion, email campaigns, and press channels. The top six designs, along with the Public Favorite Award winner, will be brought to market by TWOPAGES, turning creative concepts into commercially available products with financial returns for designers.

To learn more or enter the contest, visit: TWOPAGES X Design Contest

“TWOPAGES X is more than a design competition, it’s a global collaboration platform,” said Ray Chen, founder and CEO of TWOPAGES. With its roots in quality, co-creation, and innovation, TWOPAGES continues to redefine how design integrates with home spaces. This philosophy drives the company to build a creative ecosystem where talent and market come together. Whether through curated partnerships or open calls, its goal is to spotlight and scale authentic design voices that connect with today’s consumers.

About TWOPAGES Curtains

Founded in 2015 with a mission to revolutionize the window treatment industry, TWOPAGES Curtains has become a leader in providing high-quality, customizable solutions that simplify the shopping experience. With a focus on transparency, innovation, and customer satisfaction, TWOPAGES continues to set the standard for excellence in the industry. Its production facility spans over 100,000 square meters and supports in-house development and traceability. To date, more than 600,000 households have embraced TWOPAGES’ menu-based customization.

Integration aligns self-driving delivery vehicles with next-generation autonomous EV charging management, accelerating the rollout of autonomous logistics across North America.

RICHARDSON, Texas, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Whale Dynamic, a leader in Level-4 autonomous delivery vehicles, and Noodoe, global EV charging and energy management software pioneer, today announced their partnership to create the industry’s first end-to-end ecosystem that unites self-driving delivery vans with AI-powered charging management for a truly integrated, autonomous delivery solution.

Under the partnership, Whale Dynamic’s fully electric, driverless delivery vehicles will connect directly to Noodoe EV OS, enabling each vehicle to locate, schedule, pay for, and complete charging sessions autonomously. The companies will jointly pursue pilot deployments, validating an integrated solution that delivers 24/7 zero-emission deliveries with minimal human intervention.

The companies are closing the loop between motion and power by linking Whale Dynamic’s WDII driver-free last-mile delivery vehicles directly to the AI-driven Noodoe EV OS that autonomously manages charging infrastructure and activities while integrating its holistic single-pane-of-glass fleet management system. “Fully autonomous vehicles demand fully autonomous energy infrastructure,” says Jennifer Chang, CEO of Noodoe. “When our AI analytics can tell a robot van exactly where, when, and how to charge, fleet operators finally get a seamless, zero-emission solution that stays profitable and hands-off.”

“Reliability and efficiency are the heartbeat of autonomous delivery,” adds David Chang, Founder and CEO of Whale Dynamic. “Integrating with Noodoe means our vehicles can schedule and manage their own charging and charging schedules, so they leave the depot mission-ready around the clock, exactly what retailers and logistics operators need to scale driver-free delivery in the real world.”

This partnership lays the groundwork for a new class of autonomous logistics in which vehicles, energy infrastructure, and cloud intelligence will work as a single system. Together, Whale Dynamic and Noodoe will bring autonomous, zero-emission delivery services to market faster and more profitably than ever before.

About Whale Dynamic:

Whale Dynamic is a leading L4 full-stack autonomous driving company focused on advancing the future of smart mobility and logistics. With deep expertise across perception, planning, control, and system integration, Whale Dynamic delivers fully driverless solutions that operate reliably in geo-fenced environments without human intervention. Its AI-powered platforms combine hardware and software in a unified system, enabling safe, efficient, and scalable deployment across various use cases—from last-mile delivery to campus and logistics scenarios. Whale Dynamic is accelerating the adoption of L4 autonomy, one mission-ready mile at a time.

www.whaledynamic.com

About Noodoe:

Noodoe is at the forefront of the EV revolution. Dedicated to facilitating the global transition towards sustainable, autonomous transportation through technical leadership and AI-powered software solutions, Noodoe creates the custom-built EV Operating System (EV OS) that empowers businesses worldwide to seamlessly enter or expand in local EV charging markets. Noodoe EV OS offers comprehensive solutions to many of the industry’s stickiest problems, automating and streamlining EV charging operations with cutting-edge reliability and the leading user experience. Committed to continuous innovation, Noodoe sets the bar for intelligent management systems in the EV charging industry.
www.noodoe.com

DUBAI, UAE, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume released the latest institution report in collaboration with Blocks Scholes, in which the quarterly report offers a longer view of ETH’s performance and potential impact on altcoins.

Analysts revisited historical patterns of ETH’s trajectory and BTC’s time-tested dominance, comparing how the cycles moved altcoin markets. With the focal point on ETH, the report assessed the catalysts of its recent surge since May 7, 2025.

Key Insights:

The Verdict on Altcoin Season hasn’t been reached despite ETH’s outperformance, for the simple reason that the ETH hype had not quite reached historical level in terms of market cap dominance for the trickle down effect to happen. Sitting at just over half of its 2021 high, ETH only occupied 9% of the market. The report noted that three out of the top 10 L-1 blockchains — HYPE, SUI, and SOL — outperformed ETH by market cap at one point or another since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ on April 2.

The Pectra Upgrade appeared to have provided a boost to ETH’s price performance. But a closer look at options data “complicates the narrative”: the rise in implied volatility for ETH options suggested macro factors were the true drivers of sentiment shifts. In fact, the ETH rally on May 8 mirrored broader circumstances upon the announcement of the US-UK trade deal, propelling equities and BTC to climb simultaneously. The observation is consistent with later developments of market recovery amid easing tariff tensions.

Access the Full Report here.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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LONDON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In May 2025, UK home appliance leader Morphy Richards has launched its Central American presence with the opening of its premier brand experience store. The flagship location has seen overwhelming consumer enthusiasm, validating strong demand for the brand’s innovative offerings.

“Consumers here are drawn to Morphy Richards’ British heritage and innovative design,” stated a key Central American distribution partner. “We’re confident the products will resonate widely and plan to steadily expand the local lineup, bringing a blend of classic and innovative appliances into consumers’ lives.”

This landmark store marks Morphy Richards’ first dedicated retail footprint outside mainland China, strategically designed to deepen engagement and gather direct insights to enhance products and services.

The expansion momentum continues: in parallel, Morphy Richards has successfully launched in Taiwan China via a crowdfunding campaign on the Zeczec. This market entry has yielded highly encouraging initial results, signaling strong potential.

Aligned with its focus on emerging and high-potential blue ocean markets, Morphy Richards is accelerating global expansion, having recently entered Vietnam, Romania, Poland, Russia, and the UAE. The company reaffirms its commitment to innovation, with new product unveilings planned for IFA 2025.

Discover more: morphyrichards.com 

LONDON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In May 2025, UK home appliance leader Morphy Richards has launched its Central American presence with the opening of its premier brand experience store. The flagship location has seen overwhelming consumer enthusiasm, validating strong demand for the brand’s innovative offerings.

First experience store launch

“Consumers here are drawn to Morphy Richards’ British heritage and innovative design,” stated a key Central American distribution partner. “We’re confident the products will resonate widely and plan to steadily expand the local lineup, bringing a blend of classic and innovative appliances into consumers’ lives.”

This landmark store marks Morphy Richards’ first dedicated retail footprint outside mainland China, strategically designed to deepen engagement and gather direct insights to enhance products and services.

The expansion momentum continues: in parallel, Morphy Richards has successfully launched in Taiwan China via a crowdfunding campaign on the Zeczec. This market entry has yielded highly encouraging initial results, signaling strong potential.

Aligned with its focus on emerging and high-potential blue ocean markets, Morphy Richards is accelerating global expansion, having recently entered Vietnam, Romania, Poland, Russia, and the UAE. The company reaffirms its commitment to innovation, with new product unveilings planned for IFA 2025.

Discover more: morphyrichards.com 

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Next-generation AI solution introduces new clinical features and broader disease detection for chest X-rays

SEOUL, South Korea, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced the official launch and CE certification under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) of Lunit INSIGHT CXR4, its next-generation chest X-ray analysis solution.

Lunit INSIGHT CXR4 is a comprehensive AI solution for chest imaging, designed to support radiologists across a wide range of clinical scenarios. It leverages advanced AI to detect 12 types of chest abnormalities—including lung nodules, pneumonia, and pneumothorax—expanding its diagnostic capabilities to include additional findings such as acute bone fractures. Trained on large-scale real-world datasets, the upgraded solution delivers improved diagnostic accuracy while supporting early detection of critical diseases.

In addition to expanded disease detection, Lunit INSIGHT CXR4 introduces several new features designed to enhance clinical workflow and diagnostic support:

• Normal Flagging: While other solutions may flag cases as normal simply due to the absence of detectable findings, CXR4 takes a more advanced approach—leveraging an AI engine trained on over 1,200,000 chest X-rays to proactively identify and confirm truly normal cases. Backed by a high negative predictive value (NPV) of 99.5%, CXR4 can reliably distinguish low-risk exams. For these high-confidence normal cases, the system automatically generates structured reports, helping radiologists reduce reading time and streamline workflow without compromising diagnostic safety.
• Current-Prior Comparison: Compares a patient’s current chest X-ray with previous images to detect disease progression or improvement over time—enabling more informed clinical decisions. The latest version also supports nodule comparisons, offering added value for lung cancer screening and follow-up evaluations.
• New Finding—Acute Bone Fracture Detection: Enables detection of recent traumatic fractures within the chest X-ray field of view. By identifying subtle fractures that are easy to miss, CXR4 helps reduce interpretation time and improve diagnostic accuracy, particularly in busy clinical environments.

With CE MDR certification, Lunit is now positioned to deploy INSIGHT CXR4 across Europe—offering enhanced diagnostic confidence and workflow efficiency for radiologists managing high imaging volumes.

“With Lunit INSIGHT CXR4, we’ve gone beyond expanding detection—we’ve focused on what truly helps clinicians in their day-to-day workflow,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “Features like active normal flagging and current-prior comparison are designed to reduce reading time and improve triage confidence, especially in high-volume settings. CE MDR certification is a key step toward broader adoption, and we’re committed to bringing CXR4 to more hospitals worldwide.”

With CE MDR certification now in place, Lunit is preparing to pursue additional regulatory approvals to make CXR4 available in more regions. The company aims to further integrate its AI solutions into clinical workflows across diverse healthcare systems.

CE MDR is the EU’s enhanced regulatory standard for medical devices, ensuring stricter standards for safety, performance, and clinical validation.

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ) is a global leader in AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. With a mission to conquer cancer through AI, Lunit develops AI-powered solutions for medical imaging and biomarker analysis to enable precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. Lunit’s FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite supports cancer screening at over 4,800 medical institutions in more than 55 countries. Lunit clinical studies have been featured in top-tier journals—including The Lancet Digital Health and Journal of Clinical Oncology—and presented at major conferences such as ASCO and RSNA. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.