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Paradise Found: oneworld welcomes Fiji Airways to global alliance

Fiji Airways adopts award-winning AAdvantage® as its travel rewards programme

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — oneworld® alliance today welcomes Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, as its newest member airline, with a full suite of oneworld benefits available to customers around the world beginning 01 April 2025.

Fiji Airways joins oneworld alliance
Fiji Airways joins oneworld alliance

Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits as a full member airline:

  • Access to a network of nearly 700 airport lounges globally, including recently opened oneworld branded lounges in Amsterdam’s Schiphol and Seoul’s Incheon airports
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Earning and redeeming miles
  • Earning Tier Points

“The introduction of Fiji Airways marks an important strategic step for our alliance as we connect even more people, places and experiences than ever before,” said Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. “Fiji Airways customers will benefit from oneworld’s global reach of more than 900 destinations, priority services and premium lounge access, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the oneworld family.”

Fiji Airways, with its hub at Nadi International Airport, serves 25 destinations in 14 countries and territories globally, including oneworld hubs in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney and its newest global destination, Dallas-Fort Worth, further connecting the airline into the oneworld network.

“Becoming a full member of the oneworld alliance is a proud and momentous milestone for Fiji Airways. This achievement reflects our commitment to providing world-class service and expanding our global reach, while showcasing the warmth and hospitality of Fiji to the world, said Andre Viljoen, Managing Director and CEO of Fiji Airways. “As a full member, we are excited to offer our customers even greater benefits and seamless connectivity across the extensive oneworld network. We look forward to welcoming more oneworld customers onboard to experience the beauty of Fiji and the exceptional service of Fiji Airways.”

Fiji Airways has also adopted the American Airlines award-winning AAdvantage® travel rewards programme as their frequent flyer programme, ensuring its most frequent travellers can now enjoy all the benefits of oneworld alliance as AAdvantage® members.

Taking to the skies on 1st September 1951, Fiji Airways now boasts a fleet of 23 state-of-the art aircraft, including its flagship A350-900s, offering customers warm and welcoming Fijian hospitality on all flights.

Fiji Airways continues to be recognised for its excellence, earning a Five Star Major Airline rating from APEX for the third consecutive year and multiple Skytrax 2024 awards, including Best Airline, Best Business Class Onboard Catering, and Best Cabin Crew in Australia/Pacific. As part of its oneworld integration, Fiji Link joins as an affiliate airline, further expanding the alliance’s reach with domestic services across Fiji and regional connections to Tonga, Samoa, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

To learn more about oneworld and its member airlines, visit oneworld.com

For media queries, please contact press@oneworld.com

About oneworld
oneworld brings together 14 world-class airlines – Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian and SriLankan Airlines, and more than 20 of their affiliates. oneworld member airlines work together to consistently deliver a superior, seamless travel experience, with special rewards and privileges for its frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network, access to airport lounges, priority check in and boarding and extra baggage allowances and more. Learn more about the the oneworld® alliance at oneworld.com. Follow us on FacebookInstagramX and LinkedIn.

About Fiji Airways:
Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways airline group comprises Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. Fiji Airways is a member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. From its hubs at Nadi and Suva International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 101 destinations in over 14 countries (including codeshare). Destinations include Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Fiji Airways Group brings in 70 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 2000 employees, and earned revenues of over FJD$1.7 billion (USD $770m) in 2023. Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June 2013. Visit www.fijiairways.com for more information.

About American Airlines
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

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Yanolja Reports 2024 Financial Results

Record Aggregate TTV Growing 186% Year-Over-Year

Enterprise Solutions Revenue Grew 62% Year-Over-Year

NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yanolja Co., Ltd., (“Yanolja”) a global travel technology company, today announced its full-year 2024 results under Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS).

Sujin Lee, Chairman and CEO of Yanolja, shared, “We concluded the year with record-breaking financial performance across both our Enterprise Solutions and Consumer Platform, engaging with more travel enterprises and travelers than ever before. Particularly, our Enterprise Solutions reported an impressive 62% year-over-year increase in revenue, highlighting the substantial scale and growth potential of this segment globally.” He continued, “I am incredibly proud of Yanolja and our teams for their relentless dedication and innovative spirit in driving our customers’ success. As we advance our mission to revolutionize the travel industry, our recent strategic partnerships with Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services in addition to our collaboration with OpenAI mark a significant step forward as these collaborations will drive the development of a next-generation, AI-powered data enablement platform, further solidifying Yanolja’s position as a global travel technology leader.”

Full Year 2024 Highlights

  • Aggregate TTV[1] reached Won 27.0 trillion (USD 18.3 billion)[2], up 186% compared to 2023.
  • Consolidated operating revenue reached Won 924.5 billion (USD 625.6 million), up 22% compared to 2023.
    • Enterprise Solutions revenue[3] was Won 292.6 billion (USD 198.0 million), up 62% compared to 2023
    • Consumer Platform revenue[3] was Won 671.2 billion (USD 454.2 million), up 6% compared to 2023.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA[4] was Won 114.7 billion (USD 77.6 million), up 68% compared to 2023, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin[4] was 12.4%.
    • Enterprise Solutions Adjusted EBITDA was Won 67.7 billion (USD 45.8 million), up 295% compared to 2023, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 23.1%.
    • Consumer Platform Adjusted EBITDA was Won 88.4 billion  (USD 59.8 million), up 4% compared to 2023, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 13.2%.

Jeff Kim, CEO of Yanolja Cloud, added, “Our Enterprise Solutions have reached significant size and scale, now serving over 1.3 million travel businesses and more than 21,000 sales channels globally. We established our position as a leading global travel technology with our unique data and AI technologies and are accelerating the shift toward fully automated, personalized and AI-powered end-to-end travel services. As we continue to advance our capabilities and expand our global footprint, we remain focused on driving sustainable growth and profitability.”

Following the completed integration of the company’s consumer channels at the end of 2024 under NOL Universe, Bo-chan Bae, CEO of NOL Universe remarked, “NOL Universe dreams of a complete ecosystem that connects all moments of daily life beyond travel, accommodation, and entertainment. To do this, we will revolutionize the way we consume leisure, providing a more intuitive and immersive experience for our travelers.”

2024 Business Highlights

  • Aggregate TTV grew by 186% year-over-year, driven by strong performance across both our Enterprise Solutions and Consumer Platform. [5] Aggregate TTV serves as a key metric reflecting the scale and growth of transactions across Yanolja’s businesses. Leveraging proprietary transaction data, Yanolja analyzes global travel trends and delivers AI-powered, tailored services through its advanced data platform. This growth highlights the platform’s reliability and technological sophistication. The strong[5] aggregate TTV performance reinforces Yanolja’s continued global expansion and strengthens its position as a leading and trusted provider of innovative, data-driven solutions in the travel industry.
  • Enterprise Solutions revenue increased 62% year-over-year, driven by strong performance across our businesses, supported by global expansion, enhanced product offerings, increased customer wallet share, and strategic inorganic initiatives. Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 23.1%, representing a 14-percentage-point improvement from 2023, reflecting the growing operating leverage of our solutions business. Notably, the proportion of AI Data Solution revenue within Enterprise Solutions increased from 14% in Q1 2024 to 25% in Q4 2024.
  • Consumer Platform revenue increased 6% year-over-year, supported by stable growth in both inbound and outbound travel compared to the prior year, despite macroeconomic uncertainty, domestic political and economic challenges, and unfavorable FX headwinds in the second half of 2024. In addition, we completed the integration of our consumer channels — Yanolja Platform and InterparkTriple Corp. — forming NOL Universe, a unified platform that offers users a comprehensive range of travel and leisure services, enhanced personalization, and a more rewarding customer experience.

1 Aggregate TTV (Total Transaction Value) consists of two components: Direct TTV, which includes transactions where we earn a fee, and Indirect TTV, which reflects the transaction value associated with our Subscription and Data Solutions — indicative of the data we have access to, even if we don’t directly handle the transactions. TTV includes intercompany transactions; as a result, individual components may not sum precisely to the total.

2 Figures stated in USD are based on December 31, 2024, FX rate where $1 USD = 1,477.86 KRW.

3 Revenue excludes intercompany transactions, holdings and others, portions may not add up to total.

4 Yanolja reports Adjusted EBITDA, a non-K-IFRS financial measure. As it is not defined under K-IFRS, comparisons with similarly titled metrics reported by other companies may not be meaningful. Segment figures may not sum to the consolidated total due to holding company and other corporate-level adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA for a given period is defined as profit or loss for the period adjusted for (i) income tax expense; (ii) depreciation and amortization; (iii) equity settled share based payment; (iv) impairment loss on intangible assets; (v) commission incurred outside ordinary course of business and other expenses; (vi) finance income and expenses, net; (vii) gains or losses on investments in associates, net; and (viii) profit (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by operating revenue.

5 Year-over-year fluctuations are presented in constant currency, as Yanolja reports its results in Korean Won. U.S. dollar comparisons are provided for convenience and may be subject to calculation adjustments.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

To supplement Yanolja’s consolidated results prepared in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS), this press release includes certain unaudited non-IFRS financial measures, such as total transaction value, revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, for the corresponding period. These measures should be considered as supplementary information and not as substitutes for financial results prepared under K-IFRS.

It is important to note that K-IFRS may differ from International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and as a result, these non-IFRS financial measures may not be directly comparable to similar metrics reported by companies following IFRS. Additionally, these non-IFRS financial measures may exclude certain non-cash items and the impact of investment-related transactions to better reflect the performance of the company’s core operations. Non-IFRS adjustments may also include relevant adjustments for the company’s major associates based on publicly available financials or management estimates.

Yanolja’s management believes these non-IFRS measures provide valuable insights into the company’s operational performance by excluding items that may obscure underlying trends. However, investors are advised to consider the limitations of these measures when evaluating the company’s overall financial performance.

About Yanolja Co., Ltd.

Yanolja Co., Ltd. is a leading AI-powered data enablement platform redefining the global travel ecosystem to deliver personalized travel experiences and uncover operational efficiencies for travel enterprises. Built on the vision that hyper-connects people to their unique travel dreams and fully automates travel enterprise operations, Yanolja has developed advanced AI data technologies and transformed the entire travel industry. Operating in more than 200 countries, Yanolja provides integrated transaction solutions, including a leading consumer platform in Korea, as well as subscription and AI data solutions, to provide connectivity, efficiency, and personalization that redefines the future of the travel industry for both travelers and travel enterprises.

For Press Information:

Christina Kim, Corporate PR Manager
Christina.kim@yanolja.com
+1 206-245-7392

For Investor Relations:

Alexander Hagens, Corporate IR Manager
Alexander.hagens@yanolja.com
+1 832-661-7125

Step Into Panem: SHEIN and Lionsgate Drop The Hunger Games Collection

Pieces include statement outerwear and accessories inspired by the world of “The Hunger Games”

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, global fashion and lifestyle online retailer SHEIN,  announced the launch of its The Hunger Games franchise collection in collaboration with Lionsgate. The limited-edition collaboration fuses fashion, fandom and pop culture making it a must-have for any The Hunger Games films fan enthusiast.

The collection includes bold apparel and accessories for both women and men, including elements inspired by the iconic franchise. From Capitol chic to District daring, these extraordinary pieces let fans rebel against the ordinary. Fans can expect vibrant designs, symbolic imagery, and artwork inspired by the world of The Hunger Games. Celebrating the themes of survival, resilience, and revolution, The Hunger Games x SHEIN collection brings fans a fresh way to showcase their love for the series.

“We are excited to collaborate with SHEIN to bring The Hunger Games fans a collection that lets them wear their fandom with pride,” said Debbie Olshan, Director, Global Consumer Products at Lionsgate. “This collaboration blends fashion and film, enabling fans to express their connection to the story in a stylish and meaningful way.”

The Hunger Games franchise encompasses four critically-acclaimed novels that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 52 languages as well as a blockbuster film franchise that has grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office. Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games novel, the eagerly-anticipated Sunrise on the Reaping, was launched by Scholastic on March 18, 2025 and will be adapted into a major motion picture event to be released by Lionsgate on November 20, 2026. Lionsgate also just announced the October debut of The Hunger Games stage play in London.


The collection is available on SHEIN’s website, with prices ranging from USD$5$20. SHEIN invites customers to share their fun finds on social media by tagging @SHEIN_US with hashtag #TheHungerGamesxSHEIN on all social platforms.

For more information on The Hunger Games x SHEIN collaboration and to explore the collection, please visit:https://us.shein.com/campaigns/thehungergames2025ss?onelink=9/4hfbnd6at83a&requestId=olw-4hwmpua0ahos&url_from=onelink590197771464048693.

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer offering SHEIN-branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN, visit www.sheingroup.com.

About Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences

Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences is a division within Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Nasdaq: LION), one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies. By leveraging the studios’ world-class portfolio of film and television brands and franchises, the division drives incremental revenue and builds consumer engagement via live shows and experiences, location-based entertainment destinations, games, physical and digital merchandise, and select strategic partnerships and investments.

The group has announced multiple stage productions (Dirty Dancing, La La Land, Wonder and Nashville for Broadway, and The Hunger Games for London), integrations with marquee games (Call of Duty, Dead By Daylight, Roblox, and Fortnite), and collaborations with best-in-class consumer products licensees (LEGO, American Classics, Hot Toys, Funko, and more). Attractions based on Lionsgate’s top franchises The Hunger Games, John Wick, SAW and other iconic IP can be found at theme parks and destinations in Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, with the highly anticipated John Wick Experience now open in Las Vegas.

 

Lunit Announces Partnership with the National Cancer Institute to Advance AI-Powered Biomarker Research

Collaboration to apply Lunit’s AI technologies across NCI’s broad spectrum of cancer studies, aiming to accelerate personalized cancer care

SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced a collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), to explore innovative applications of AI in cancer research. This collaboration aims to advance research into the tumor microenvironment and immune phenotyping, analyzing NCI data to uncover insights that could drive personalized cancer care.

Lunit and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) join forces to advance AI-powered biomarker research and accelerate personalized cancer care.
Lunit and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) join forces to advance AI-powered biomarker research and accelerate personalized cancer care.

Under the agreement, Lunit tools will be made available to NCI Center for Cancer Research (CCR) investigators, across NCI CCR’s portfolio of clinical trials. Lunit will analyze whole-slide images obtained from NCI’s clinical studies, using Lunit AI-powered biomarker technologies, including Lunit SCOPE® IO and Lunit SCOPE universal IHC. This broad collaboration will enable image-analysis AI to become a core part of cancer research practice.

The two parties plan to jointly prepare publications, presentations, and reports. The primary objective of this partnership is to develop data-driven insights that can help personalize treatment approaches for cancer patients. By applying Lunit’s AI solutions across NCI’s extensive cancer research portfolio, the collaboration seeks to accelerate discoveries that optimize immunotherapy strategies, improve patient outcomes, and pave the way for more targeted cancer care.

“This collaboration with the NCI is a testament to the power and potential of Lunit’s AI-driven solutions in advancing the frontier of cancer research,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “By applying our technologies across NCI’s unparalleled research expertise and clinical data, we aim to uncover meaningful insights that can transform cancer treatment and deliver more personalized care to patients worldwide. We are honored to work with one of the world’s leading cancer research institutions to tackle some of the toughest challenges in oncology.”

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ) is a medical AI company on a mission to conquer cancer through AI. Lunit harnesses AI-powered medical image analytics and biomarker analysis to ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment for each cancer patient. The FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite for cancer screening serves over 4,800 medical institutions across 55+ countries. Lunit clinical studies have been published in top journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology and the Lancet Digital Health, and presented at global conferences such as the ASCO and RSNA. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with a network of offices worldwide, Lunit leads the global fight against cancer. Discover more at lunit.io.

Best AI-Powered Video Conference Camera: Video Bar Insta360 Connect is Here to Upgrade Your Hybrid Meetings

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With remote and hybrid work rapidly becoming the new normal, high-quality video conferencing tools are essential for any workplace. Enter Insta360 Connect, a dual-4K AI video bar that eliminates the grainy visuals, awkward angles, and poor audio that so often dominate online meetings, instead delivering crystal-clear image quality and seamless communication for both in-room and remote participants.

Insta360 Connect's 8K Gallery Mode displays up to eight participants in individual windows.
Insta360 Connect’s 8K Gallery Mode displays up to eight participants in individual windows.

Drawing on Insta360’s expertise in imaging and audio technology and following the success of the Insta360 Link webcam series, Connect aims to redefine hybrid meetings. The sleek video bar directly connects to your device via USB-C or wirelessly and acts as your camera, microphone, and speaker. It works with all major platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.

Advanced Imaging, Unmatched Visuals

Insta360 Connect boasts dual 4K cameras—a wide-angle camera with a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor and a telephoto gimbal camera. Working seamlessly together, they ensure clear, detailed visuals for both group views and individual close-ups, so no one is left out or lost due to blurry image quality. AI Resolution+ enhances clarity and improves color accuracy with machine-learning algorithms, highlighting the speaker in double resolution for faster identification. Blending cutting-edge hardware with innovative AI algorithms, Connect provides remote participants with interactions that feel like the real thing.

Superior Audio

An industry-leading 14-microphone array captures voices up to 33 feet away, and a 3A audio algorithm eliminates reverb and echoing, ensuring everyone can be heard clearly, no matter their distance from the device. Unlike built-in computer microphones that struggle to filter out background noise, Connect’s adaptive audio system analyzes and adjusts to the environment in real-time, muting distractions like typing or air conditioning.

“Insta360 Connect does a great job of picking up audio from near the speaker and across the room…with noise reduction technology. Audio was also clear on the other end of the calls… The single 25W speaker was loud and clear in our medium-sized conference room, even at 50% volume.”

-Abcom Distribution

Intelligent Features for Seamless Collaboration

Connect offers several advanced features to improve meeting dynamics, including 8K Gallery Mode, which displays up to eight participants in individual windows, and Group Framing, which automatically adjusts the view to present all participants for balanced, inclusive meetings.

Advanced Speaker Tracking follows the speaker as they move around the room, ideal for presentations and online classes. While regular cameras can only identify the general direction of the speaker, Connect creates individual profiles through intelligent voiceprint, and face, body, and lip recognition technologies, ensuring they always remain center stage.

Additionally, Connect includes:

  • Multi-Person Tracking for seamless transitions between participants.
  • Whiteboard Mode for clear visibility during lessons and brainstorms, even if the whiteboard is blocked from view.
  • Speakerphone Mode for professional audio via Bluetooth.
  • Privacy Mode that instantly conceals the lens and mutes the microphone.

Available Now

Basic audio and visuals have made hybrid meetings unbearable for too long. For flawless communication, Insta360 Connect is available today from the Insta360 Official Store and trusted retailers such as Amazon, starting from US$1,999.

About Insta360

With a “Think bold” mindset, Insta360 empowers people to capture and share their lives in extraordinary ways. Recognized as a market leader and innovator, Insta360’s vast lineup includes the world’s best-selling 360° cameras in the X Series, the thumb-sized GO Series for everyday capture, as well as an extensive range of action cameras, gimbals, webcams, and professional photography solutions. With intuitive, AI-powered software, Insta360 simplifies the creative process, allowing users to focus on storytelling without technical barriers. Insta360 is dedicated to helping a new generation of athletes, creatives, travelers and professionals bring their ideas to life.

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GIGABYTE AORUS AI PCs: MASTER 18 and 16 Are Now Available

TAIPEI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the AI PC era accelerates, GIGABYTE announces its flagship AI gaming laptops, the AORUS MASTER 18 and AORUS MASTER 16 are now available. Engineered to harness the power of artificial intelligence, the AORUS MASTER series features the groundbreaking AI agent, GiMATE, designed to enhance users’ AI experience and customization. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, these AI PCs deliver exceptional gaming and AI-driven computing experiences. To ensure peak performance, WINDFORCE INFINITY EX cooling technology provides advanced thermal management, making the AORUS MASTER series the ultimate AI-powered gaming laptops.

GIGABYTE AORUS AI PCs: MASTER 18 and 16 Are Now Available
GIGABYTE AORUS AI PCs: MASTER 18 and 16 Are Now Available

At the heart of the AORUS MASTER series is GiMATE, GIGABYTE’s exclusive AI agent. GiMATE leverages an advanced large language model (LLM), making hardware control on the laptop as intuitive as a conversation. The Press and Speak function allows users to adjust power modes, cooling settings, and audio profiles effortlessly. Additionally, the AORUS MASTER series is powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX, boasting an integrated NPU AI engine, and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, enabling new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Plus, with access to NVIDIA NIM Microservices, the laptops offer AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready GIGABYTE AI systems.

The AORUS MASTER series redefines cooling solutions with up to 270-watt thermal power with the advanced WINDFORCE INFINITY EX cooling technology, ensuring best-in-class thermal efficiency. This system significantly enhances heat dissipation by featuring a vapor chamber and a Frost Fan design consisting of 158 asymmetric ultra-thin fan blades. An advanced airflow system with 3D VortX circulation and quad fans on AORUS MASTER 18 further optimizes cooling, delivering zero-noise operation with 0dB ambient mode and Icy Touch technology for a more comfortable gaming experience.

The AORUS MASTER series also offers an unparalleled visual and audio experience. Equipped with Dolby Vision® HDR technology, the AORUS MASTER 18’s mini-LED panel and AORUS MASTER 16’s OLED display deliver stunning contrast and vibrant colors. Meanwhile, the series features dual-force speakers that effectively reduce vibrations and distortion and Dolby Atmos® technology which adapts sound to various usage conditions and surround sound enhances spatial immersion, creating a truly cinematic audio experience. To get the most powerful AI PCs, please visit: where-to-buy

BSO Acquires InterCloud, Bolstering High-Performance Cloud Connectivity Solutions

PARIS, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BSO, a global provider of advanced infrastructure and connectivity solutions, today announced the acquisition of InterCloud, a leading provider of direct connectivity to public and private cloud environments. This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens BSO’s global position in high-performance connectivity and cloud optimization, enabling the company to deliver enhanced solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Addressing the Strategic Imperative of Rapid Cloud Adoption

The acquisition of InterCloud allows BSO to substantially expand its portfolio, now offering direct, secure, and optimized access to a broad spectrum of cloud platforms while fortifying its robust connectivity infrastructure. As businesses accelerate their cloud migration strategies and face increasingly complex demands for security, performance, and data sovereignty, this acquisition is designed to provide tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of each industry.

Michael Ourabah, CEO and co-founder of BSO, stated: “This acquisition underscores our commitment to enhancing the resilience and agility of our customers’ IT infrastructures worldwide. By integrating InterCloud into our offering, we are positioned as the premier partner for companies seeking to seamlessly migrate and manage their cloud environments across borders.”

Driving Growth and Innovation Synergies for the Future of Cloud

The integration of InterCloud’s technologies will enable BSO to enhance its expertise in multi-cloud network optimization, security management, and data governance, while also responding more agilely to the innovation needs of businesses. This acquisition further accelerates BSO’s strategic focus on sectors where cloud service excellence is paramount, including finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and the energy industry.

Furthermore, BSO is implementing significant operational and commercial synergies, leveraging its 11 global offices, extensive network, and strong partnerships with leading technology and cloud providers to deliver even faster, more reliable, and more secure connectivity.

About BSO

BSO is a globally recognized provider of high-availability infrastructure and connectivity solutions. With over 650 clients across key industries, BSO delivers tailored solutions that ensure optimal performance for mission-critical applications. BSO’s global network spans over 240 points of presence (PoPs) in 33 countries, with specialized expertise in multi-cloud connectivity and IT infrastructure optimization for global enterprises. https://www.bso.co/ 

About InterCloud

InterCloud is a leading provider of direct connectivity solutions to cloud environments, enabling businesses to securely and efficiently access and manage their cloud resources. https://www.intercloud.com/

Contact: bsonetwork.france@axicom.com

 

China Renaissance Announces 2024 Annual Results: Strong Recovery Driven by Strategic Transformation

HONG KONG, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Renaissance Holdings Limited (“China Renaissance” or the “Group”, stock code: 1911.HK) today announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment and a prolonged capital market downturn, the Group remained steadfast in its strategic direction, leveraging core business strengths. Through asset optimization, business transformation, and a focus on technology, China Renaissance achieved a significant rebound in operating performance. Total revenue and net investment gains were RMB 840 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. Loss for the year attributable to owners of the Company narrowed to RMB 180 million, a decrease of 62.1% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the Group successfully repaid all external debt and maintained ample cash reserves, providing a solid financial foundation to support its future diversification strategy.

In October 2024, Ms. Hui Yin Ching was appointed Chairperson of the Board, leading China Renaissance’s new management team on its “Renaissance 2.0” journey. Following the leadership reshuffle, the core team remained stable, the company’s governance framework was further strengthened, and the organizational structure was optimized. This resulted in significantly improved strategic execution efficiency. Since the fourth quarter of 2024, the Group’s revenue and operating profit have increased substantially compared to the first three quarters, with fourth-quarter total revenue accounting for 46% of the full-year revenue.

Investment Banking Achieves Counter-Cyclical Growth, Maintaining Market Leadership in Emerging Sectors

In 2024, China Renaissance’s investment banking business recorded segment revenue and net investment gains of RMB 220 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.8%. The core growth drivers were the expansion of private placement advisory fees and breakthroughs in equity underwriting.

China Renaissance has maintained a leading position in private equity financing, with a strong presence in the broader technology sector. The Group has actively expanded into emerging fields such as embodied intelligence, low-altitude economy, advanced manufacturing, and hard technology, securing a dominant position in the AGI sector. During the reporting period, the Group successfully completed projects including Zhipu, ROBOTERA, Shengshu Technology, Fourier, and Galaxea. Amid a sluggish IPO market in Hong Kong SAR and the U.S., China Renaissance Investment Banking proactively diversified its capital market product offerings, helping clients complete listings or financing deals despite the challenging environment. Revenue from the Hong Kong SAR and U.S. equity businesses more than doubled year-on-year. During the reporting period, the Group acted as a joint sponsor for the Hong Kong IPO of RoboSense, a flagship project showcasing the synergy between China Renaissance and investment banks. The Group’s M&A business also advanced in parallel with its investment banking operations, completing several landmark industry acquisition deals.

Investment Management Seizes Exit Opportunities and Drives New Fundraising Initiatives

During the reporting period, China Renaissance’s investment management business achieved a significant breakthrough, recording an operating profit of RMB 126 million and contributing 38% of the Group’s total revenue. In 2024, China Renaissance New Economy Fund was also recognized as an A-Class Fund Manager by the Insurance Asset Management Association of China.

By seizing market exit opportunities, China Renaissance actively advanced project exits and post-investment management, with total fund exit proceeds reaching RMB 3.2 billion. As exits continued, the fund’s Distributions to Paid-in Capital (DPI) further improved. As of now, six out of ten flagship funds, along with several project funds, have achieved a DPI of over 100%. In 2023 and 2024, portfolio companies including Fenbi, Smarter Micro, RoboSense, and Autostreets successfully went public, demonstrating the high quality of China Renaissance’s investment portfolio, which focuses on smart industries and innovative economy sectors. The Group also actively explored non-IPO exit strategies, further expanding its investment footprint. On the fundraising front, China Renaissance maintained strong relationships with Limited Partners (LPs) and steadily advanced new fund fundraising initiatives.

China Renaissance Securities Achieves Significant Efficiency Gains with Strong Retail Growth

During the reporting period, China Renaissance Securities maintained steady operations, recording segment revenue and net investment gains of RMB 250 million, accounting for 30% of the Group’s total revenue and net investment gains.

The Huaxing Duoduojin App, the Group’s flagship retail platform, saw 390 thousand registered users, marking a 95% increase from the end of 2023. The number of new clients grew rapidly, rising by 208% year-on-year, while total client assets increased by 146% compared to the end of 2023. Despite a tightening market environment, China Renaissance Securities continued to strengthen its industry position by driving several leading hard technology projects, providing consistent financing services to “Specialized, Refined, Differentiated, and Innovative” (SRDI) enterprises. During the reporting period, China Renaissance Securities successfully completed projects including Wanchen Group’s private placement, Golden Phoenix’s NEEQ listing, and private equity financing for Calterah Semiconductor and Kunlunxin.

Hui Yin Ching, Chairperson of the Board of China Renaissance, commented: “2024 marked the first year of China Renaissance’s deep strategic realignment. By focusing on three key pillars- technology enablement, business matrix restructuring, and organizational efficiency enhancement- we have established a foundation for sustainable growth in financial health, client quality, and innovation reserves. Currently, our investment banking business maintains a leading edge in the innovation economy, while our investment management business continues to break through with its profitable model. The synergistic effect of China Renaissance Securities’ diversified business matrix has further strengthened our differentiated competitive advantage. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on the ‘Technology + Industry’ strategy, deepening our presence in the AGI and embodied intelligence sectors, while expanding our M&A and cross-border business. While consolidating our existing businesses, we will actively explore the Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency asset sectors to lead the development of innovative technologies. At the same time, we will continue to enhance post-investment management and risk control, improving asset operation efficiency. With a solid financial structure, innovative business models, and professional service capabilities, the Group is committed to seizing market opportunities and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

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