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How Tianneng is Reshaping National Mobility with Next-Generation Battery Innovation

HUZHOU, China, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an era where consumers increasingly prioritize higher energy density, enhanced safety, and extended durability in batteries, the race to develop advanced solutions for improved range, faster charging, and longer lifespan has intensified. Against this backdrop, solid-state batteries have emerged as the next frontier in power cell technology—a shift Tianneng is spearheading to redefine everyday mobility.

Tianneng’s newly launched solid-state batteries, now entering real-world vehicle applications, represent a pivotal leap in addressing core industry pain points. By replacing traditional liquid electrolytes with solid-state alternatives, the technology eliminates risks of thermal runaway while delivering superior energy density, extended cycle life, and stable performance across extreme temperatures. This breakthrough not only aligns with global R&D trends but also marks the first practical integration of solid-state innovation in China’s two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) sector.

The rollout of solid-state batteries underscores Tianneng’s broader “multi-technology, full-scenario, and ecosystem-driven” strategy. As one of the few global players mastering a full spectrum of battery technologies—spanning lead-acid, lithium-ion, hydrogen, and sodium-ion systems—Tianneng has built a diversified power battery matrix tailored to diverse mobility needs. Leveraging intelligent manufacturing and vertically integrated supply chains, the company now operates a closed-loop ecosystem encompassing cell R&D, smart BMS (Battery Management Systems), and end-of-life recycling. This holistic approach propels Tianneng’s evolution from a traditional battery supplier to a leader in sustainable mobility ecosystems.

By merging cutting-edge solid-state innovation with its multi-technology roadmap, Tianneng is not just solving today’s challenges but laying the groundwork for smarter, safer, and greener transportation. Its commitment to full-industry-chain excellence continues to set benchmarks, positioning the company at the forefront of reshaping how nations move.

IBM z17: The First Mainframe Fully Engineered for the AI Age

New Innovations Unlock Capabilities for Enterprise-Scale AI, Including Large Language Models and Generative AI 

User Experience Reimagined via new Assistants and Agents

ARMONK, N.Y., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the IBM z17, the next generation of the company’s iconic mainframe, fully engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum®  II processor, IBM z17 expands the system’s capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads.

IBM’s newest mainframe system, IBM z17, fully engineered for AI.
IBM’s newest mainframe system, IBM z17, fully engineered for AI.

IBM Z is built to redefine AI at scale, positioning enterprises to score 100% of their transactions in real-time.1 z17 enables businesses to drive innovation and do more, including the ability to process 50 percent more AI inference operations per day than z16.2 The new IBM z17 is built to drive business value across industries with a wide range of more than 250 AI use cases, such as mitigating loan risk, managing chatbot services, supporting medical image analysis or impeding retail crime, among others.

IBM z17 is the culmination of five years of design and development which included the filing of more than 300 patent applications filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Designed with the direct input of more than 100 clients and in close collaboration with IBM Research and Software teams; the new system introduces multi-model AI capabilities, new security features to protect data, and tools that leverage AI for improving system usability and management:

  • Bringing AI to Data – z17 AI inferencing capabilities are powered by a second-generation on-chip AI accelerator built into the IBM Telum® II processor, featuring increased frequency, compute capacity, a 40 percent growth in cache, enabling more than 450 billion inferencing operations in a day and one millisecond response time.2

  • Expanding Acceleration for AI – The IBM Spyre™ Accelerator expected to be available 4Q 2025 via PCIe card, will provide additional AI compute capabilities to complement the Telum® II processor. Together, they will create optimized environments to support multi-model methods of AI. The Spyre™ Accelerator is specially engineered to bring generative AI capabilities to the mainframe including running assistants, leveraging enterprise data contained in the system.
  • Leveraging AI to Enhance User Experience – z17 is designed to bolster the skills and efficiency of developers and IT operations with the use of AI assistants and AI agents, including IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z and IBM watsonx Assistant for Z. In addition, for the first time, watsonx Assistant for Z will be integrated with Z Operations Unite to provide AI chat-based incident detection and resolution using live systems data.

“The industry is quickly learning that AI will only be as valuable as the infrastructure it runs on,” said Ross Mauri, general manager of IBM Z and LinuxONE, IBM. “With z17, we’re bringing AI to the core of the enterprise with the software, processing power, and storage to make AI operational quickly. Additionally, organizations can put their vast, untapped stores of enterprise data to work with AI in a secured, cost-effective way.”

Fully Integrated Across Hardware and Software 

IBM z17 is a system designed from the ground up to fully integrate into hybrid environments by tightly joining hardware innovations, software capabilities for AI, and rich support for open-standards and tooling. This enables differentiated performance and reliability while reimagining how developers and systems operators engage with and manage IBM Z, including:

  • Operating System for AI – IBM also previewed z/OS 3.2, the next version of its flagship operating system for IBM Z, planned to be released in the third quarter of 2025. z/OS 3.2 is designed to support hardware-accelerated AI capabilities across the system and operational AI insights for system management capabilities. Additionally, z/OS 3.2 will provide support for modern data access methods, NoSQL databases, and hybrid cloud data processing. These new capabilities will help AI software tap into a broader set of enterprise data and derive predictive business insights.
  • Unified IT Operations – Also announced today was IBM Z Operations Unite, which brings together key performance metrics and logs from multiple sources across IBM Z, in OpenTelemetry format, to streamline IBM Z operations with AI. The new solution is designed to accelerate the time to detect anomalies, isolate the impact of potential incidents, and reduce the resolution time. Used in conjunction with IBM Concert, operations teams can benefit from intelligent correlation of operational data across the entire enterprise. IBM Operations Unite will be generally available in May, 2025.
  • AI Accelerator for Business Efficiency – With the expansion options for the IBM Spyre™ Accelerator expected to be available 4Q 2025 via PCIe card, IBM z17 aims to transform the user experience on the platform. Clients will be able to run IBM’s growing catalog of assistants and agents, based on IBM’s Granite models, natively on z17 without taking on the added risk associated with moving data or sensitive business logic off platform. Together, these solutions are engineered to form an optimized stack, to enable clients to drive more productivity with security and scale.

Built for Resiliency: Security and Cyber Defense at the Core 

IBM z17 furthers the platform’s history of strong security and resiliency capabilities. New developments in AI have enabled the deployment of added intelligence across this ever-growing area of importance for clients as new threats appear every day. This includes several new capabilities, including:

  • Secrets Management – Capabilities from HashiCorp, an IBM Company, announced in March are now available on IBM Z to help standardize secrets management across hybrid cloud. IBM Vault uses identity-based security to authenticate and authorize access to secrets, certificates, keys, tokens and other sensitive data. With the addition of IBM Vault, clients can have a single solution to help protect critical workloads by managing the entire secrets lifecycle across their full IT estate.
  • AI-powered Data Security – IBM intends to deliver new capabilities for discovering and classifying sensitive data on the platform. This would tap into Telum® II and utilize natural language processing so mission-critical data can be identified and protected. Additionally, our latest AI-driven security solution, IBM Threat Detection for z/OS, is designed to detect and identify potentially malicious anomalies that might be the result of a cyber-attack.

IBM Extends AI-Enabled Support to IBM z17

IBM’s tailored, comprehensive support experience helps IBM Z clients meet demands beyond traditional maintenance. Delivered by IBM Technology Lifecycle Services, IBM Support for z17 helps clients optimize their environments for peak performance to address risk and disruptions for mission-critical operations. IBM’s AI processes streamline incident remediation and help improve case resolution time, built on IBM watsonx, now support IBM Z systems.

IBM Delivers Secured and Agile Storage

IBM Storage DS8000 plays a key role as an integrated storage solution for IBM Z. The latest generation of IBM Storage DS8000 (10th Generation) is designed to harness the full power of IBM z17, providing organizations access to critical workloads, consistent and optimized data performance, and a modular architecture to adopt the latest IBM research-backed technologies to fuel business growth while monetizing data. Together, IBM Z and IBM Storage offer a modern infrastructure delivering a secured and agile platform for mission-critical workloads.

Availability 

IBM z17 will be generally available June 18, 2025 For more information, visit IBM.com/z17. The IBM Spyre™ Accelerator is expected to be available starting in Q4 2025. 

Statements regarding IBM’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.

About IBM 

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. 

Additional Sources 

Media Contact: 

Chase Skinner 
IBM Communications
chase.skinner@ibm.com 

Aishwerya Paul
IBM Communications
aish.paul@ibm.com 

1. Claim –  Since the introduction of IBM z16 in 2022, IBM Z mainframes have been able to support AI inferencing directly in the mainframe, making it possible to score 100% of real-time transactions even in high-volume production environments.

Source – Celent report: “Mitigating Fraud in The AI Age” by Neil Katkov, 04/08/2025, commissioned by IBM

2. Claim – The percentage difference between IBM z17, that processes up to 450 billion inference operations per day with 1 ms response time using a Credit Card Fraud Detection Deep Learning model, and IBM z16, process up to 300 billion inference requests per day with 1ms response time using a Credit Card Fraud Detection model. For IBM z17 up to 450 billion inferences operations per day.

Disclaimer – For z17 performance result is extrapolated from IBM® internal tests running on IBM Systems Hardware of machine type 9175. The benchmark was executed with 1 thread performing local inference operations using a LSTM based synthetic Credit Card Fraud Detection model (https://github.com/IBM/ai-on-z-fraud-detection) to exploit the integrated Accelerator for AI. A batch size of 160 was used. IBM Systems Hardware configuration:  1 LPAR running Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 9.4 with 6 IFLs (SMT), 128 GB memory. 1 LPAR with 2 CPs, 4 zIIPs and 256 GB memory running IBM z/OS® 3.1 with IBM z/OS Container Extensions (zCX) feature. Results may vary. For IBM z16, performance result is extrapolated from IBM internal tests running local inference operations in an IBM z16 LPAR with 48 IFLs and 128 GB memory on Ubuntu 20.04 (SMT mode) using a synthetic credit card fraud detection model (https://github.com/IBM/ai-on-z-fraud-detection) exploiting the IBM Integrated Accelerator for AI. The benchmark was running with 8 parallel threads each pinned to the first core of a different chip. The lscpu command was used to identify the core-chip topology. A batch size of 128 inference operations was used. Results were also reproduced using a z/OS V2R4 LPAR with 24 CPs and 256GB memory on IBM z16. The same credit card fraud detection model was used. The benchmark was executed with a single thread performing inference operations. A batch size of 128 inference operations was used. Results may vary.

IBM Spyre™ Accelerator brings generative AI capabilities to IBM z17
IBM Spyre™ Accelerator brings generative AI capabilities to IBM z17

 

IBM Telum® II Chip & IBM Spyre Accelerator Chip for AI Acceleration
IBM Telum® II Chip & IBM Spyre Accelerator Chip for AI Acceleration

 

 

IBM z17

 

All in on AI: 91% of Global Executives are Scaling Up AI Efforts

New research from Globalization Partners reveals global leaders use AI for nearly half of their work – and many are willing to switch to AI-friendly companies to gain access to the technology

BOSTON, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — REMOTE FIRST COMPANY — G-P (Globalization Partners), recognized as the undisputed leader in global employment by industry analysts, today released its second annual AI at Work Report, revealing significant acceleration in AI adoption and use. Nearly all (91%) global executives are actively scaling up their AI initiatives and 74% report AI is critical to their company’s success. Only 1% of executives reported not using AI at all.

“AI is no longer just an experimental technology. It’s become a strategic pillar for companies looking to stay competitive, no matter where they are around the world,” said Nat Natarajan, chief product and strategy officer, G-P. “As AI’s value in augmenting work and improving productivity continues to be recognized, trust in its capabilities has grown. However, to address concerns about privacy and bias, organizations must prioritize the accuracy of inputs along with human oversight to ensure that AI is not only powerful but also reliable and responsible.”

The AI at Work Report highlights the transformative impact of AI on modern work and business. The findings reveal executives are ready to push beyond basic AI solutions, harnessing the technology’s potential for increased innovation, optimization and to drive success in a digital-first world.

AI Availability Becomes a Workplace Dealbreaker
Employees and leaders alike are relying on AI for a substantial portion of their day-to-day tasks, with 74% of executives using AI for more than 25% of their work. In fact, two-thirds of executives (67%) would rather use AI and be 50% more productive, even if it means reducing headcount.

While close to all executives (92%) report that their organization requires approval to implement a new AI product, more than a third (35%) of business leaders reported they would just use the technology anyway, even if they were not authorized.

The willingness of executives to change jobs for AI access underscores its importance in today’s professional environment – nearly half of executives (46%) surveyed said they were willing to switch jobs over AI availability or encouragement of AI usage.

AI Tackles Complex HR and Compliance Challenges
HR departments are rapidly embracing AI technology to make inroads into some of the most complex HR work. Nearly a quarter of HR leaders believe automating key legal compliance requirements is one of the greatest opportunities to boost AI-driven productivity. 

HR leaders see AI as a crucial ally in redefining and elevating their work and their organization as a whole—82% believe AI is essential to their company’s success.

“AI is evolving the landscape of HR automation. HCM saw some of the earliest experimentation with AI and now has some of the highest prevalence of configured and trained AI assistants, advisors, and agents,” said Zachary Chertok, senior research manager for employee experience at IDC. “Compliance management, communications enhancements, compensation and pay, collaboration, and training are among the top areas for organizational AI use. HR’s growing use of AI is refocusing its priorities on driving individual employee enablement while helping HR leaders embed factors of workforce performance into frameworks for managing and measuring business performance.”

Executives Are Still Cautious About Leveraging AI for High-Stakes Decisions
Despite the enthusiasm for AI, executives are cautious of its use for high-stakes decisions, especially in situations with legal or monetary ramifications. More than half (51%) of surveyed executives said they would not trust AI to make financial investment or budgeting decisions—suggesting a hesitance to hand over all mission-critical operations.

Only 3% of executives trust AI to make any decision. Many expressed concerns about the quality of the data going into AI models, the trustworthiness of AI outputs and the accuracy of AI outputs.

AI Created by Legal, Trusted by HR
HR needs AI it can trust. Global HR compliance isn’t just complex, it’s also a moving target. Laws shift overnight, regulations vary across borders, and the stakes are high. One misstep could mean a negative employee experience, legal hassles, or a damaged reputation.

Built on over a decade of global compliance expertise, G-P’s Global HR Agent, G-P Gia, delivers fast, expert-vetted guidance, giving HR leaders peace of mind at every stage of the employee lifecycle. From best practice queries to practical solutions like analyzing and generating compliant HR documents, Gia delivers trusted guidance that reduces reliance on outside counsel, cutting fees and admin time by 95%.

Learn more about G-P Gia and G-P’s AI innovations here and download G-P’s “AI at Work” Report for more insights into executive perceptions of AI and strategies to leverage its benefits.

About G-P
G-P is the recognized leader in global employment, delivering everything companies of all sizes need to manage the full employee lifecycle. G-P offers a robust suite of products, including the trusted Global HR Agent, G-P Gia, and AI-enabled Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor products. G-P supports teams in 180+ countries with more than a decade of global employment experience, the largest team of in-country HR, legal, and compliance experts, and its unmatched proprietary knowledge base.

G-P: Global Made Possible
To learn more, please visit: g-p.com or connect with us via LinkedIn, X, Facebook or check out our Blog.

McCain Foods Revolutionises Food Delivery Standards with the Launch of SureCrisp Max™


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – McCain Foods, a world leader in prepared potatoes, today unveiled the McCain SureCrisp Max™ at FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 in Singapore. This product addresses the evolving needs of the foodservice industry, delivering unmatched crispiness, extended hold time and consistent quality – reinforcing McCain’s leadership position as a trusted partner for modern dining solutions.

The original McCain SureCrisp range is known for its exceptional taste, texture, and crispness that lasts up to 30 minutes – ideal for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Building on this success, McCain SureCrisp Max™ features a unique battered coating that enhances flavour, appearance, and crispiness, delivering consistent quality across all dining formats.

A New Benchmark in Fries Innovation
McCain SureCrisp Max™ features proprietary coating technology that delivers maximum crispiness for up to 30 minutes, helping operators serve consistently excellent quality across dine-in and delivery.

“In today’s competitive foodservice landscape, operators require more than our quality products – they need a trusted partner who can offer consistency, innovation, and value,” said Pablo Melo, Managing Director, Japan, Korea, South East Asia & Taiwan, McCain Foods. “McCain is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions that help our partners thrive.”

As a key exhibitor at FHA-Food & Beverage 2025, McCain Foods showcased its signature products, reflecting the quality trusted by foodservice operators, QSRs, and retailers worldwide.

“FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 is essential for McCain Foods to reaffirm our strong leadership in the food service and QSR sector and show how we continue to evolve alongside our partners,” said Pierre Danet, Regional President, Asia Pacific and South Africa (APACSA), McCain Foods. “We are grounded in delivering high-quality, performance-driven products and trusted partnerships – values that define who we are and how we help our customers succeed.”Hashtag: #McCainSureCrispMax #McCainFoods #FHA2025

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About McCain Foods

McCain Foods Limited is a family-owned business founded in 1957 in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. Today, the company is the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks. Its products can be found in restaurants and retail stores in more than 160 countries around the world. The company has major production, retail and corporate operations around the world, employs approximately 22,000 people, operates 49 production facilities on six continents, partners with 3,900 farmers and generates annual sales in excess of $16 billion CAD.

MEXC to Launch DEX+ Alpha: Spot the Gems Before the Market

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of MEXC Alpha on its decentralized trading platform, MEXC DEX+. This innovative product focuses on early-stage, high-potential crypto projects, aiming to help over 34 million users worldwide get ahead of market trends and seize the next big opportunity in the crypto space.

MEXC to Launch DEX+ Alpha: Spot the Gems Before the Market
MEXC to Launch DEX+ Alpha: Spot the Gems Before the Market

MEXC DEX+ now fully supports the Solana ecosystem, integrating popular liquidity pools like pump.fun, PumpSwap, and Raydium, offering a wide selection of over 10,000 on-chain assets. DEX+ has also integrated top DEXs from the BSC ecosystem, including PancakeSwap, covering more than 5,000 popular tokens, ranging from DeFi projects to memecoins.

The crypto market evolves rapidly and unpredictably. For everyday users to stay ahead of the curve and spot promising projects early requires deep industry knowledge combined with significant investments of both time and effort. MEXC DEX+ continues to roll out new features to help users invest with greater precision, which is exactly what MEXC Alpha is designed to do.

MEXC Alpha highlights early-stage, high-potential projects across multi-chain ecosystems like Solana and BSC, keeping pace with trends in DeFi innovation, memecoin surges, and emerging trends. Backed by expert industry insights and real-time market data, Alpha provides trustworthy investment references. MEXC Alpha is a direct response to user needs: it leverages expert curation and robust technology to lower investment barriers, enabling every user to easily and efficiently select promising targets, invest in early-stage projects, and seize opportunities ahead of the market.

MEXC Alpha features three core principles: Security, Efficiency, and Simplicity.

Security: Backed by MEXC’s team of professionals, Alpha leverages industry insights and market data to carefully select and showcase high-potential projects from over 10,000 trending tokens. This helps users quickly identify promising opportunities and boost investment impact.

Efficiency: Designed to secure the best trading prices and streamline the trading process, Alpha is available on both MEXC’s App and Web platforms, allowing users to monitor markets and seize opportunities anytime, anywhere.

Simplicity: There’s no need to create a Web3 wallet or manage private keys. Users only need to create an MEXC account and activate the DEX+ wallet. By depositing SOL or BNB, they can start trading on-chain instantly, significantly lowering the entry barrier for everyday users.

As the crypto market rapidly evolves and trends become increasingly fragmented, everyday users face greater challenges when it comes to research and decision-making. MEXC Alpha, powered by the insights of a professional team and a data-driven selection strategy, provides a simple and efficient trading experience to help users get ahead and discover the next potential 100x gem.

Alpha is more than just a tool for uncovering valuable investments: it offers listed on-chain projects the opportunity to be featured on MEXC’s Spot or Futures markets. This mechanism shortens the complex path from on-chain discovery to exchange listing, enhancing both project visibility and trading efficiency, while giving early participants a unique edge.

Join MEXC now, explore Alpha, and embark on your next journey in crypto investing.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries and regions, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

For more information, visit: MEXC WebsiteXTelegramHow to Sign Up on MEXC

Bangkok’s Songkran: The Ultimate Global Festival Experience


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Bangkok, the vibrant heart of Thailand, continues to captivate travelers as one of the world’s most visited cities. With its rich cultural heritage, world-class hospitality, and thrilling entertainment. This year, as the country gears up for Songkran, Thai new year celebration, run under campaign “Maha Songkarn World Water Festival 2025” the grand celebration that endorsed by Thai government. Visitors will experience unique tradition, water splashing events all over Thailand, and modern attractions.

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Bangkok has been recognized as the “Best City” in the 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, reinforcing its reputation as a premier travel destination. Adding to its prestige, Songkran has been officially designated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. From April 12 to 16, the city transforms into a vibrant playground of water fights, cultural performances, and joyful celebrations, making it one of the most exhilarating times to visit.

During Songkran, Bangkok enjoys lighter traffic, making it an ideal time for tourists to explore the city. At the heart of the celebrations is EM DISTRICT, comprising Emporium, EmQuartier, and EmSphere, turning Sukhumvit into the ultimate entertainment hub with events and activities that showcase Thailand’s best offerings.

A major highlight is “Thai Hussa Maha Songkarn” which is a grand celebration of Songkarn festival from April 12-14, a big water splash and street food will be live up at EmSphere while traditional performances, Thai classical game booths, concert will be held at Benchasiri Park next to EmSphere.

Meanwhile, the “Thaitainment Market” hosted at EmSphere from April 3 to 20, featuring Bangkok’s most famous street food vendors, a vibrant Thai-style bar, and an impressive water tunnel entrance. This Instagram-worthy installation will be a major highlight.

Kud Thai

To enhance the experience, the “Kud Thai” event which is mean the best Thai selection will highlight Thailand’s craftsmanship and Thai gourmet by selecting the best-in-class of each category and gathering in the event from March 27 to April 20. Emporium’s “Thai Pop Market”, features a curated selection of Thai souvenirs, local fashion, and premium Thai fruits. Visitors can also participate in traditional craft workshops and enjoy live Thai music performances. In addition, EmQuartier’s Thai Culinary Festival, held from April 3 to 16, presenting the country’s finest fruits and street food.

G-Circuit’s Songkran Gala 2.0 from April 11 to 14, one of Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ festivals. Hosted at UOB Live and Tribes Sky Beach Club, EmSphere. this spectacular event will welcome over 30,000 attendees for world-class DJ performances, dazzling entertainment, and an electrifying party experience.

With a perfect blend of tradition, modern festivities, and cultural immersion, Songkran at EM DISTRICT promises an unforgettable experience. Whether exploring Thai heritage, indulging in local delicacies, or joining celebrations, Bangkok remains the ultimate destination for Songkran in 2025.

Hashtag: #EMDISTRICT

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Ant Digital Technologies Establishes International Headquarters in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) held the OASES Partnership Signing Ceremony today to welcome a new batch of strategic enterprises to set up or expand their operations in Hong Kong. During the ceremony, Ant Digital Technologies officially became a Key Enterprise Partner and announced that its international headquarters will be based in Hong Kong.

Looking ahead, the company intends to create joint laboratories with local universities and research institutes and leverage Hong Kong’s robust financial ecosystem to advance Web3 and AI technologies while enhancing digital asset circulation.

Hong Kong serves as a bridgehead for our global strategy. By establishing our international headquarters here, we reaffirm our commitment to the AI and Web3 industries. Over the past two years, we have significantly invested in developing AI large models, and building core capabilities such as trusted intelligent agents. In the Web3 domain, we have implemented an ESG asset tokenization platform—’Two Chains and One Bridge‘—that effectively connects green assets with the international capital market,” said Dr. Zhao Wenbiao, CEO of Ant Digital Technologies.

With a global network of over 300 partners and more than 10,000 enterprise customers served, Ant Digital Technologies currently leads in blockchain, privacy computing, and AI technologies. The company’s international business operations witnessed a 300% revenue increase in 2023.

Ant Digital Technologies has already scaled its AI solutions to support the digital transformation of traditional businesses, enhanced digital security with AI-driven risk management tools throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and actively participated in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Project Ensemble.

Ant Digital Technologies is currently investing heavily in the AI large model business. Its recently unveiled EnergyTS model has achieved remarkable accuracy in forecasting photovoltaic power generation. Supported by trusted intelligent agent technologies, the company has also launched a comprehensive, enterprise-level intelligent agent development platform covering the whole chain—from computing power and data to model and application—and is preparing to roll out large-scale deployments in collaboration with several key financial institutions within the year.

Dr. Zhao Wenbiao further emphasized, “Hong Kong is a global innovation hub where cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurial spirit combine to create transformative breakthroughs. Moving forward, we plan to further integrate Hong Kong’s industry, academic, and research resources to drive collaborative innovation in digital technology throughout the Greater Bay Area.”

About Ant Digital Technologies

Ant Digital Technologies is Ant Group’s digital technology subsidiary. Ant Digital Technologies continues to promote the development and application of digital technologies, introducing leading products like ZOLOZ, mPaaS and ZAN based on its expertise in AI, privacy computing, and security technology. Ant Digital Technologies is committed to working with partners across different industries to support small and medium-sized financial institutions in their digital transformation, enable SMEs in the service industry to operate digitally, and facilitate digital collaboration across industries. Revenue from Ant Digital Technologies’ international business operation increased by 300% in 2023.

CKGSB and AIM Global Foundation Partner to Foster Global Business Leadership across China and GCC

BEIJING, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and AIM Global Foundation are proud to announce the signing of a partnership agreement to foster global business leadership, cross-border business flows, and economic advancement.

This milestone collaboration, which establishes CKGSB as a Knowledge Partner to the AIM Global Foundation, aims to leverage both organizations’ strengths to create a CEO Leadership Program, master classes, and business forums that facilitate meaningful dialogue, connections, and mutual growth across China and GCC countries.

CKGSB’s Dean Li Haitao emphasized the significance of the collaboration. “As a globally-minded educational institution with a unique focus on fostering chairmen and CEOs, CKGSB is proud to join hands with AIM Global Foundation to shape the future of leadership and entrepreneurship across borders. Together, we aim to promote sustainable business and deeper collaboration between China and the GCC region, driving positive change in the global economy.”

The partnership agreement was signed by Dean Li Haitao and Mr. Dawood Al Shezawi, Chairman of the AIM Global Foundation, on April 8, 2025, at the AIM Congress’ China Investment Forum, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

In his keynote speech, Dean Li outlined how in the new global paradigm the “Global South” is rising due to the US tariff war, and China, as a ‘Global South’ country, is building deeper trade relations with its ‘Global South’ peers, represented by economies in the Middle East, Latin America, and ASEAN. He noted that China is driving a new phase of global business expansion, as multi-sector, high-tech private firms like BYD, CATL, TikTok, and Shein are actively venturing the global market. Given the potential of digital economy in the Middle East, there can be great synergies between these two regions.

Dean Li joined speakers such as the Ambassador of the UAE to China, Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, and the Chairman of AIM Congress and AIM Global Foundation, Dawood Al Shezawi, to explore China’s investment dynamic and its opportunities for global collaboration.

CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded business school that aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion. AIM Global Foundation is an independent organization committed to empowering the world’s economy by boosting effective promotion strategies and facilitating opportunities for economic productivity and expansion.