ZHENGZHOU, China, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet:
This photo taken on July 25, 2025 shows a scene at the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held its plenary session in Zhengzhou on Friday, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Shanghai Spirit and uniting the media and academia to advance exchange and cooperation within the SCO framework.
The ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place in the capital of central China’sHenan Province, beginning on Wednesday and ending on Sunday.
Themed “Upholding the Shanghai Spirit to Build a More Beautiful Home,” the event gathered more than 400 representatives of nearly 200 media outlets, think tanks and government agencies from SCO member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as international and regional organizations.
Addressing the plenary session, Mo Gaoyi, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the State Council Information Office, called on all parties to actively promote the Shanghai Spirit.
As the SCO Summit in Tianjin approaches, the gathering of media and think tank representatives is of great significance to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, Mo said.
Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, expressed the readiness to fully leverage the advantages of media and think tanks to work with all parties in alignment with the SCO’s common aspiration for joint development.
By highlighting areas of shared interest and common concern, presenting a panoramic and multidimensional narrative of how SCO countries are joining forces in the new era, Xinhua aims to contribute wisdom and strength to building a closer SCO community with a shared future, he said.
Peng Jinhui, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and Henan’s Party chief Liu Ning also spoke at the event.
A congratulatory letter from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov was read out. In the letter, Japarov noted that media and think tanks play an important role in fostering trust and showcasing the spirit and culture of the SCO. He expressed confidence that the summit would further generate new ideas and initiatives aimed at promoting peace and sustainable development.
The summit is being co-hosted by Xinhua, the CASS and the Henan provincial government, under the guidance of the State Council Information Office.
At the summit, the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit Zhengzhou Consensus, a think tank report titled “In Joint Stewardship of the Treasures of Human Civilization: China’s Philosophy and Practice of Cultural Heritage Protection in the New Era,” and a think tank report on the research about building a community with a shared future for the SCO were released.
TAIPEI, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nvidia is preparing to enter a new phase in the memory market by planning to deploy between 600,000 and 800,000 SOCAMM modules in 2025. This initiative positions SOCAMM as a potential successor to high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Although the initial deployment volumes are relatively modest compared to HBM, industry analysts suggest the move could trigger a wider transformation in the memory and substrate sectors.
According to reports from ET News and Wccftech, Nvidia has confirmed its intent to integrate SOCAMM into its next-generation AI products, sharing projected order quantities with key memory and substrate suppliers. The company’s upcoming GB300 “Blackwell” platform will be among the first to adopt SOCAMM, alongside the AI PC Digits, unveiled during Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference in May.
However, Nvidia told DIGITIMES Asia it has not confirmed this information.
Micron secures first-mover advantage
Nvidia initially tapped Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron to co-develop SOCAMM. However, Micron has emerged as the first memory maker to receive approval for volume production, outpacing its South Korean rivals in the race to support Nvidia’s latest architectures.
Designed for low-power, high-bandwidth AI computing, SOCAMM leverages LPDDR DRAM and offers a significant upgrade over conventional notebook DRAM modules such as LPCAMM. The new module boosts input/output speeds and data transfer rates while maintaining a compact, upgrade-friendly form factor.
Micron claims its SOCAMM delivers a 2.5x increase in bandwidth and a one-third reduction in size and power consumption compared to traditional RDIMM modules used in servers.
From servers to PCs
While Nvidia’s initial SOCAMM deployment will focus on AI servers and workstations, the inclusion of the module in the Digits AI PC signals broader ambitions for the consumer market. Industry players believe this crossover potential will be key to scaling adoption.
Though the projected 600,000–800,000 units are dwarfed by Nvidia’s planned procurement of 9 million HBM units in 2025, analysts say SOCAMM’s introduction marks a pivotal inflection point. The module’s appeal lies in bridging the gap between cost-effective, scalable memory and the performance demands of AI workloads.
Substrate makers eye growth opportunity
SOCAMM’s rise is also reshaping dynamics in the substrate sector. The module requires custom-designed PCBs, creating an entirely new category of demand. With Micron already in mass production and both Samsung and SK Hynix actively negotiating supply partnerships, the stage is set for intensifying competition among the world’s top DRAM vendors.
Substrate suppliers, too, are preparing for an inflection in demand. Industry insiders note that while early volumes are limited, a wave of large-scale orders could follow if Nvidia’s SOCAMM strategy gains traction, potentially triggering a fierce scramble among PCB vendors to capture the new business.
BEIJING, CHINA- Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – AsiaInfo Technologies Limited (“AsiaInfo Technologies” or the “Company”; HKEX stock code: 01675), a leading provider of software products, solutions, and services, today announced a strategic integration of its proprietary digital twin platform, AISWare Digital Gemini, MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) platform and intelligent platform, with NVIDIA Omniverse, a powerful 3D workflow and application platform. This collaboration, combined with AsiaInfo Technologies’ robust large model application delivery capabilities, aims to empower the transformation of China’s manufacturing industry from “Made in China” to “Intelligent Manufacturing in China.”
Within the simulated environment built by AsiaInfo Technologies’ digital twin platform and NVIDIA Omniverse, customers can conduct virtual scenario construction and training. This, coupled with large model application services, enables the planning, driving, and execution of real-world production activities, accelerating the adoption of AI technology in industrial production.
AsiaInfo Technologies’ digital twin platform is a versatile tool for designing and building digital twin applications. It offers an exceptional visual experience and flexible scenario construction capabilities, deeply integrating technologies such as big data, IoT, GIS, 3D, new surveying and mapping, BIM, and AI. It provides one-stop digital twin scenario creation, orchestration, and business operation support for various application scenarios including networks, industrial manufacturing, city governance, and security. NVIDIA Omniverse is a platform comprising APIs, SDKs, and services that allow developers to integrate OpenUSD, NVIDIA RTX™ rendering technology, and generative physical AI into existing software tools and simulation workflows for industrial and robotics use cases.
In addition, AsiaInfo Technologies’ comprehensive large model application delivery capabilities, covering the entire development cycle from demand analysis, consulting and planning, product R&D, implementation and delivery, to operation and maintenance, ensure that industry-specific large models are precisely aligned with customer needs and effectively deployed in industrial manufacturing scenarios. Currently, AsiaInfo Technologies has successfully assisted domestic and overseas manufacturing enterprises in leveraging large models to build maintenance knowledge hubs, predict and diagnose equipment failures, and automate production scheduling.
Moving forward, AsiaInfo Technologies will further deepen the integration of its digital twin platform with NVIDIA Omniverse. The Company will focus on industries such as industrial manufacturing, actively expanding market presence, developing innovative solutions, and driving project implementation and delivery to empower more customers.
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HONG KONG, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) (“Akeso” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted the supplementary New Drug Application (sNDA) for ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody) in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sq-NSCLC).
This submission represents the third accepted application for ivonescimab in China, following previous filings for its combination therapy in EGFR-TKI resistant locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC (nsq-NSCLC), as well as its monotherapy for first-line treatment of PD-L1 positive advanced NSCLC.
PD-1 combined with chemotherapy has become a cornerstone in cancer therapy. The sNDA for ivonescimab’s new indication is based on the strong positive outcomes from its Phase III trial (AK112-306/HARMONi-6 study), which showed that ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy is superior to tislelizumab plus chemotherapy. Building on the success of its head-to-head comparison with pembrolizumab, ivonescimab’s ability to outperform PD-1 combination therapy marks a significant step forward in the evolution of global cancer immunotherapy.
Currently, ivonescimab is involved in over 12 registrational/Phase III clinical trials worldwide, including six head-to-head studies with PD-1/L1 inhibitors. These trials span a diverse range of malignancies, such as various subtypes of lung cancer, first-line colorectal cancer, first-line head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, first-line biliary tract cancer, first-line pancreatic cancer, and first-line triple-negative breast cancer, among others. Ivonescimab has established a broad and strategic footprint across key cancer immunotherapy indications. As part of the company’s “IO+ADC” 2.0 oncology strategy, ivonescimab is positioned as a cornerstone agent in immuno-oncology, being evaluated in combination with innovative therapies targeting novel mechanisms and pathways.
Forward-Looking Statement of Akeso, Inc. This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, “Akeso”) contains “forward-looking statements”. These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any decision to purchase securities of Akeso. There can be no assurance that the drug candidate(s) indicated in this announcement or Akeso’s other pipeline candidates will obtain the required regulatory approvals or achieve commercial success. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in P.R.China, the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Akeso’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Akeso’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.
Akeso does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.
About Akeso Akeso (HKEX: 9926.HK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of the world’s first or best-in-class innovative biological medicines. Founded in 2012, the company has created a unique integrated R&D innovation system with the comprehensive end-to-end drug development platform (ACE Platform) and bi-specific antibody drug development technology (Tetrabody) as the core, a GMP-compliant manufacturing system and a commercialization system with an advanced operation mode, and has gradually developed into a globally competitive biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative solutions. With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 50 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease and other major diseases. Among them, 24 candidates have entered clinical trials (including 15 bispecific/multispecific antibodies and bispecific ADCs. Additionally, 7 new drugs are commercially available, and 2 new drugs with 2 new indications are under regulatory review for approval. Through efficient and breakthrough R&D innovation, Akeso always integrates superior global resources, develops the first-in-class and best-in-class new drugs, provides affordable therapeutic antibodies for patients worldwide, and continuously creates more commercial and social values to become a global leading biopharmaceutical enterprise.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – On July 22, 2025, Aifeex hosted the “2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Summit” in Kuala Lumpur, unveiling its strategic layout of seven innovative AI financial ecosystems. Attended by top experts and institutions, the event marked a key milestone in global AI finance. From high-frequency AI trading funds to smart DeFi systems and personalized AI agents, Aifeex showcased its strong technological capabilities and forward-looking vision. This move underscores Aifeex’s commitment to shaping an AI-driven financial future and advancing global intelligent asset management.Hashtag: #Aifeex
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SYDNEY, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —VT Markets is using the ‘power of football’ to make a positive impact in communities across Asia, supported by a partnership with Premier League club Newcastle United.
VT Markets Champions Growth in Asia Through Partnership with Newcastle United
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, VT Markets committed to donating 1,000 Newcastle United branded footballs to schools across Southeast Asia. The initiative aims to deepen the brand’s presence in Asia while creating opportunities for future generations to enjoy the sport.
Additionally, VT Markets proudly donated £20,000 to the Newcastle United Foundation, commemorating the club’s Carabao Cup victory and return to the UEFA Champions League. This contribution celebrates the club’s incredible achievement while supporting its official charity partner’s mission to harness the unifying power of football to connect, motivate, and inspire people through community, education, health, and sports programmes.
VT Markets’ Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives have been designed to champion growth through strategic partnerships and investments, with the aim of expanding the brand’s footprint in Asia, while helping to nurture economic development in the region. By driving growth through impactful collaborations, VT Markets is not only deepening its regional presence but also helping to build a stronger, more resilient future for these communities. With plans already underway to bring similar initiatives to Latin America, the brand is looking to replicate this positive impact across even more global markets.
As Newcastle United’s Official Financial Trading Partner, first-team players including Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, and William Osula, kicked off the initiatives during an exclusive Meet and Greet session hosted by VT Markets. Also in attendance was club legend Shola Ameobi, who brought his trademark charisma to connect with fans at the event. The Magpies were based in Singapore ahead of their first fixture in the nation since 1996, taking on fellow Premier League side Arsenal as part of the Singapore Festival of Football.
Speaking as the CSR initiatives were launched at an exclusive client engagement event in Singapore, hosted by VT Markets, Newcastle United player and Newcastle United Foundation ambassador Dan Burn shared: “Our fans are the soul of this club, wherever we go in the world. The support we’ve felt from everyone in Singapore has been unbelievable and that’s a big reason why projects like this mean so much.
“As players, football has helped to transform our lives so it’s really special to see VT Markets use their position to support young people and give back to these amazing communities – both in Newcastle and across Asia. We see the fantastic work that Newcastle United Foundation do back home and this donation will make a great contribution to changing their lives of many people in our community.”
VT Markets recently marked a thrilling debut year as Official Financial Trading Partner of Newcastle United by visiting St. James’ Park for the final match of the 2024/25 Premier League season. A history-making campaign saw Eddie Howe’s side win the club’s first domestic trophy in 70 years, which was quickly followed up with qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
This year also coincides with a significant milestone for VT Markets, celebrating a decade of innovation in the global financial markets. Over the past 10 years, the company has driven growth through collaborations, expanding its presence and making a lasting impact within the industry by helping to build a stronger, more resilient future.
“At VT Markets, we believe that true growth goes beyond numbers. Through our CSR initiatives, we aim to inspire, empower, and contribute meaningfully to the region’s development, laying the foundation for long-term opportunity and success. Our partnership with Newcastle United is about driving positive change both on and off the field, and we look forward to deepening our impact as we continue this exciting journey in Asia together,” Dandelyn Koh, Global Brand and PR Lead at VT Markets shared.
As Newcastle United prepare for a return to the UEFA Champions League, VT Markets remains a steadfast partner, supporting ambitions on the pitch while helping to drive positive social change off the pitch. The event in Singapore served as an opportunity to highlight shared values and the vision of both organisations, centred around growth, community, and giving back.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 –AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Provisional Statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong Long-Term Insurance Business*.
Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau
Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “The continued achievements would not have been possible without our team’s daily commitment to putting our customers first. We are also deeply grateful to our customers for their long-standing trust and support.
Our unwavering commitment to customer centricity is the cornerstone of our sustained leadership in the industry. We are fortunate that AIA is powered by a remarkable pool of talent driving our growth. This was recently reaffirmed by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) rankings, where AIA Hong Kong not only secured the No. 1 position in MDRT, COT, and TOT locally, but also achieved four global No. 1 rankings—including top honours in both MDRT and TOT. We will keep going beyond for our customers and inspire communities to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”
These achievements underscore the strength of AIA Hong Kong’s Premier Agency strategy and the unwavering dedication of our financial planners, who consistently go above and beyond to serve customers with professionalism and care. Moreover, they stand as a testament to AIA Hong Kong’s innovative and comprehensive propositions, which provide holistic solutions across health, wealth, and MPF—supporting the diverse needs of both individual and corporate customers.
AIA Hong Kong’s customer-first mindset is also reflected in the digital experiences it delivers. The AIA+ mobile app continues to lead the trend, driving innovation in customer engagement. With millions of downloads and the highest mobile app ratings among key Hong Kong insurers#, AIA+ is fostering stronger connections and deeper trust with our customers.
Putting customers first also means caring for the broader community. As a purpose-led brand, AIA actively empowers individuals and communities to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Programmes such as AIA Vitality and the AIA Healthiest Schools Programme are enhancing health literacy and fostering long-term wellbeing across generations.
As the community continues to face rising medical inflation, AIA Hong Kong took the lead in convening cross-sector stakeholders at the inaugural Healthcare Financing Summit to explore collaborative solutions that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and sustainable—for both the community and future generations.
AIA Hong Kong is also finding creative ways to deepen public understanding of the insurance industry. A recent example is the sponsorship of the TVB drama 《中年好翻身》, which uses the insurance profession as a backdrop to explore themes of resilience and personal growth—highlighting the professionalism and meaningful role our financial planners play in customers’ lives.
Looking ahead, AIA will continue to bring international experiences to Hong Kong. On 31 July, AIA will lead the first-ever North London Derby at the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, as the Global Principal Partner of Tottenham Hotspur. AIA Hong Kong is also proud to be the title sponsor of G.E.M.’s I AM GLORIA World Tour – Hong Kong stop, further enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
Notes:
* As the Insurance Authority is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the scope and criteria for collecting policyholder information for non-local policies, it will not release breakdown statistics related to Mainland visitors until this work is completed. Therefore, the Insurance Authority has not published the relevant provisional statistics for both local and non-local segments. The current set of statistics does not include figures for Number of Local New Business Policies, Number of Non-Local New Business Policies, Local Annualised New Premiums, and Non-local Annualised New Premiums.
“AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1” refers to its top position in the following categories: Number of Inforce Policies**, Number of New Business Policies, New Office Premiums from Agency Channel^, Annualised New Premiums from Agency Channel^, Number of New Business Policies from Agency Channel—making up the highest share among the 11 key metrics compared to other market peers.
Provisional statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong long-term insurance business from January to March 2025. The policies refer to Direct Individual New Business and Direct Inforce Business of Participating Business, Other Businesses (Excluding Group Business) and Linked Long Term (Class C). “Agency channel” refers to “Agents” as classified by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority under Distribution Channel.
** Refers to AIA International Limited, AIA Company Limited and AIA Everest Life Company Limited.
^ “Annualised New Premiums” represents 100% of annualised first year premium and 10% of single premium. “New Office Premiums” represents 100% of annualised first year premium and 100% of single premium.
# As of June 2025.
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About AIA Hong Kong & Macau
AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have about 18,000 financial planners1, as well as an extensive network of independent financial advisors, brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.6 million customers2, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension, personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers.
1 As at 30 June 2025 2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as at 30 June 2025)
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