SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, industry-leading AI company DeepRoute.ai announced a strategic partnership with smart to collaborate on the development of end-to-end models and application in the field of intelligent driving. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of intelligent driving technology and embracing the next wave of the AI revolution.

With the latest intelligent driving technology, the vehicle will be capable of handling complex scenarios, including parking-to-parking, roundabouts, missing lane markings, and more. Powered by an advanced end-to-end model, vehicles equipped with this solution promise to deliver smarter, safer, and more reliable autonomous driving experiences for passengers.

DeepRoute.ai’s technology is rapidly gaining traction, with over 30,000 vehicles already equipped with its DeepRoute IO intelligent driving platform in just four months. This number is expected to surge to 200,000 this year, as more than ten vehicle models are in progress. The collaboration with smart will further enhance training and algorithm validation, optimizing the technology for smoother and more reliable driving across diverse scenarios in various countries and regions.

smart, a world-renowned premium intelligent auto brand operating in 31 countries and regions, sees this partnership as a key step toward its goals. Mr. Yang Jun, the Global CTO of smart, stated: “smart is actively enhancing the R&D of intelligent driving technologies, aiming to strengthen our position in the AI era. DeepRoute has been a pioneer in autonomous driving and frontier technology development. We believe this partnership will bring better, safer, and more effortless driving experiences to our users.”

“This partnership is significant as it enables us to expedite the development of latest intelligent driving technology while accelerating overseas road testing and deployment. We look forward to collaborating with more forward-thinking automakers to develop innovative intelligent driving solutions.” Maxwell Zhou, CEO at DeepRoute, says.

About DeepRoute.ai
DeepRoute.ai is an artificial intelligence company dedicated to the research, development and application of smart driving solutions. Being the first to develop production-ready smart driving solutions and a pioneer in deploying end-to-end architecture, DeepRotue.ai aims to create artificial general intelligence in robotics through mass-produced passenger vehicles.

DeepRoute.ai is headquartered in Shenzhen, with offices in Beijing and Fremont, California. For more information, visit deeproute.ai, follow DeepRoute.ai on LinkedIn, and X, and subscribe to DeepRoute.ai on YouTube.

ZUNYI, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — What it’s like to be a walk-on? In Zunyi, Guizhou, a stage play called The Great Turning Point is performed almost daily, bringing to life the stories of fearless youths charging forward 90 years ago. Join China Daily reporter Peng Yixuan on a time-traveling adventure as a walk-on actress!

Headquartered in Japan, the leading integrated marketing solutions firm will join Stagwell’s growing APAC presence, furthering Stagwell’s global expansion

NEW YORK and TOKYO, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc. Headquartered in Japan and with offices in 10 markets around the world, ADK GLOBAL delivers integrated marketing solutions based on a deep understanding of local markets, media, and consumers, establishing itself as a trusted partner for local businesses.  

This acquisition comes as Stagwell expands its global footprint and invests further in AI-enabled solutions at the forefront of digital marketing. By bringing ADK GLOBAL into Stagwell, the network’s regional staff count rises to over 2,000 team members, spanning agencies and affiliates on the ground in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Stagwell and ADK GLOBAL’s complementing suite of AI-powered solutions for digital marketers are set up to help clients, including global and Asian brands such as LG, Shanghai Disney Resort, Google, Dexcom and Adidas, deliver impactful results. Furthermore, with the addition of ADK GLOBAL, Stagwell now has a complete offering in APAC of media, creative, and PR for any local, regional or global client opportunity.

“Our vibrant APAC division and its regional coverage are significantly enhanced by the addition of ADK GLOBAL,” shared Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. “We’ve been focused on winning local accounts that we can then extend regionally and globally. The ADK GLOBAL team has been pioneers of this strategy and we’re looking forward to introducing their clients to opportunities across borders and to our suite of digital solutions for the modern marketer.”

“ADK GLOBAL has joined Stagwell to collaborate in overseas business. By leveraging Stagwell’s global network, which includes regions in North America, Europe, and Asia, along with their digital-based full services, we will integrate ADK Group’s expertise and personnel to develop our overseas marketing business. This will enable us to provide even more optimal solutions to our client companies, primarily focusing on Japanese clients,” stated Toshiya Oyama, Representative Director, President & Group CEO of ADK Holdings. “Meanwhile, in the content business, including anime and IP, ADK Group will promote the vision of ‘Growing brands and fans,’ and aim to further strengthen its overseas operations by enhancing our business structure.”

“We will continue to strengthen our collaboration with ADK in Japan while maintaining our current management and account teams to provide our services,” said Yasuyuki Katagi, CEO of ADK GLOBAL. “By leveraging the strengths of Stagwell, which operates on a global scale, we will further elevate the quality of our expertise in integrated marketing solutions and contribute to the growth of our clients’ businesses.”

The addition of ADK GLOBAL follows Stagwell’s 11 acquisitions in 2024: Create. Group (MENA), UNICEPTA (Germany), Consulum (MENA), LEADERS (Israel), Business Traveller (Global), BERA (U.S.), Luxine Relations Publiques (Canada), PROS (Brazil), What’s Next Partners (France), Sidekick (U.K.) and Team Epiphany (U.S.). 

About Stagwell
Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 35+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

About ADK Group
ADK Group is an integrated marketing company led by ADK Holdings, consisting of three business companies: ADK Marketing Solutions, ADK Creative One, and ADK Emotions. It contributes to the results of client businesses across the entire marketing field. The group possesses a uniqueness in developing businesses that are expert in anime and intellectual property (IP). https://www.adk.jp/en/

About ADK GLOBAL
ADK GLOBAL is the collective team for a network of subsidiaries whose primary business is marketing operations outside of Japan for the ADK Group. In 1979, we opened our first overseas office in London. ADK GLOBAL has offices in 10 markets, including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Australia, and the United States. We currently have 600 employees providing integrated marketing solutions based on a deep understanding of local markets and consumers to approximately 300 clients. https://adk-globalnetwork.com/

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Kara Gelber
Stagwell 
pr@stagwellglobal.com

Noriyoshi Yoshie/ Shohei Goto/ Eri Itoh
Corporate Planning Division, ADK Holdings
adkpr@adk.jp 

ADK GLOBAL
info@adk-globalnetwork.com 

Stagwell today announced the intent to acquire ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas subsidiaries managed by ADK Holdings Inc.

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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SINEXCEL has been named one of the top 10 global energy storage inverter suppliers by S&P Global Commodity Insights, a renowned provider of independent research and market analysis. This prestigious recognition underscores SINEXCEL‘s exceptional product performance and competitive edge in the energy storage sector.

S&P Global Commodity Insights business spans multiple industries, including energy, chemicals, and metals. SINEXCEL‘s inclusion in this exclusive list reflects its profound expertise in energy storage technology and its growing influence in the global market. As the world increasingly embraces green energy, energy storage has become essential for enhancing power system reliability, optimizing energy use, and supporting renewable energy integration.

Since launching its Energy Storage Micro-grid System product line in 2011, SINEXCEL has focused on delivering modular, reliable, and scalable energy storage solutions. With over 12 GW of installed capacity globally, SINEXCEL supports more than 600 partners across over 60 countries spanning six continents. These achievements highlight the company‘s commitment to sustainable energy and its dedication to paving the way for clean energy advancements.

In 2024, SINEXCEL continues to innovate by launching the PWS1-160M-H-EX/NA energy storage inverter to meet the diverse needs of the commercial and industrial sectors. This versatile inverter supports multiple voltage specifications and grid standards, ensuring its adaptability in North America, Europe, Australia, and regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With an IP65-rated enclosure, it is built to perform reliably in extreme weather conditions.

Looking ahead, SINEXCEL is dedicated to promoting innovation, expanding its product portfolio, and broadening its global presence. The company will continue to develop advanced modular energy storage solutions, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver value to customers, shaping a sustainable energy landscape.

About SINEXCEL

Established in 2007, SINEXCEL has been a leading service provider in energy storage, EV charging, and power quality solutions. As a trusted partner of industry giants like Shell and BP, SINEXCEL is well-positioned for continued global success, driving energy freedom and cultivating a cleaner, greener future.

Media Contact
Melody Yu, Marketing Manager
melody_yu@sinexcel.com

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) (“Yiren Digital” or the “Company”), an AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in China, has earned its place in the China’s Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA). The membership reflects the Company’s commitment to driving cross-disciplinary innovation and fostering cooperation among key stakeholders, including leading companies, universities, research institutions, and organizations in the AI sector.

The AIIA has been officially launched under the guidance and support of key government bodies, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Spearheaded by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) alongside various partner organizations, the alliance aims to establish a collaborative platform for industry, academia, research, and application. Its primary goals include advancing the development of China’s artificial intelligence industry, fostering ecosystem growth, and driving the digital transformation of traditional industries through deeper AI integration across various sectors of society.

Since its listing on the NYSE in 2015, Yiren Digital has grown from a fintech pioneer into an expansive leader in intelligent technology. By integrating advanced AI into its operations, the company has significantly enhanced key areas, including customer acquisition, marketing, customer service, and risk management. Through the development of proprietary AI platforms and systems, Yiren Digital has continually boosted operational efficiency, improved user experience, and strengthened its overall business ecosystem.

With a business strategy of ‘AI + diverse applications’ and its continued efforts under the ‘AI Lab’ initiative, the company has developed a range of proprietary intelligent platforms, including DiTing Intelligent Decision-making Platform, QingNiao Intelligent Customer Service System, FengChao Intelligent Voice Interaction Platform, LingShu Intelligent Marketing Platform, and BaiZe Data Platform. These platforms and integrated technologies drive innovation in decision-making, marketing, customer service, and data management. To strengthen risk control, Yiren Digital has developed a comprehensive system that includes tools for emotion recognition, content review, and fraud prevention, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting its users. The company has also implemented robust data security measures, including stringent data cleansing and declassification processes, to safeguard user privacy and maintain the integrity of its data-driven solutions.

Beyond these technological advancements, Yiren Digital remains deeply committed to the ethical application of AI. Machine learning techniques, such as reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF), are being deployed to enhance the objectivity of training processes, while retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is used to improve the reliability of knowledge sources. The company’s proprietary Model Factory and its efficient model parallel processing frameworks ensure the transparency and interpretability of its algorithms.

Weeks ago, the company was also recognized as one of the ‘Beijing Top 10 Financial Brands for the Year 2024’ for its outstanding service quality and continuous technological innovations.

About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is an advanced, AI-powered platform providing a comprehensive suite of financial and lifestyle services in China. 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.

Elevating trading experiences for investors in Malaysia, Singapore and beyond

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moomoo, a leading fintech trading and wealth management platform, has partnered with TradingView, the world’s leading charting platform and social network for traders, to deliver seamless trading integration. This collaboration empowers Moomoo clients in Singapore and Malaysia to execute trades directly through the TradingView interface with their moomoo accounts, combining powerful analysis tools with effortless execution.

By enabling investors to analyse, strategize, and trade seamlessly within a single platform, this integration transforms the trading experience, addressing the growing demand in the region for solutions that combine advanced market analytics with real-time execution.

Offered through Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“Moomoo Malaysia“) and Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Moomoo Singapore”), this collaboration blends Moomoo’s innovative trading ecosystem with TradingView’s state-of-the-art tools. Together, they provide a cutting-edge solution that sets a new standard for convenience and precision, meeting the needs of the region’s rapidly expanding investor community.

Transforming Trading For Asia’s Evolving Investor Base

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth in retail investing, with a new generation of investors seeking smarter, faster, and more user-friendly trading solutions. Moomoo’s collaboration with TradingView directly addresses these needs, integrating TradingView’s cutting-edge charting tools and analytics with Moomoo’s robust trading infrastructure. Investors can now make data-driven decisions and execute trades effortlessly within a unified platform designed for speed and efficiency.

“This partnership with TradingView is an important step in our mission to deliver smarter, more efficient trading solutions to investors across the Asia-Pacific region,” said Erika Chiang, Chief Marketing Officer, Moomoo Southeast Asia. “Investors today face fast-moving, complex markets and need tools that not only simplify execution but also enhance their ability to make well-informed decisions. By integrating TradingView’s powerful tools with Moomoo’s trading infrastructure, we are equipping our clients with the speed, precision, and confidence they need to succeed. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing a seamless and comprehensive trading experience that empowers our clients to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive environment.”

Unlocking a Seamless Trading Experience

The integration offers a range of benefits designed to enhance the trading journey:

• Seamless Access to U.S. Markets: Trade U.S. stocks directly from the TradingView platform using a moomoo account, eliminating the need to switch platforms and enabling uninterrupted trading workflows.
• Advanced Analytics: TradingView provides access to over 110 drawing tools, 400+ pre-built indicators, and thousands of community-contributed strategies, enabling deep and customized analysis.
• Real-Time Execution: Execute trades instantly within the TradingView interface, supported by tools for backtesting and strategy refinement.
• Cost-Effective Trading Solutions: Enjoy competitive fees on trades, lowering the barriers for investors looking to leverage premium trading tools.

Rauan Khassan, VP of Growth at TradingView: “We are delighted to expand our product partnership with moomoo to new grounds and strengthen our presence in the new markets. Our goal of supporting traders in making informed decisions regardless of their experience or background aligns with Moomoo’s mission to provide accessible trading opportunities and informational resources to diverse user groups. And the chance to combine the strengths of both our product communities is particularly appealing.”

For more information and to explore this integrated trading experience, visit Moomoo Malaysia.