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BingX Brings Balance (EPT) to Spot with a 200 Million EPT Xpool

PANAMA CITY, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, announces the listing of EPT, the native token for Balance.fun, for both spot trading and also on the BingX Xpool. The spot listing will commence on April 21 at 12:00 (UTC) while the Xpool launch will start on April 22 at 10:00 (UTC). BingX users can stake BTC and EPT in Xpool, though new users will have an additional option to stake USDT to win a bigger share of the reward pool that includes 2,000,000 EPT Points. The first 1000 new users who stake a minimum of 100 USDT will also be able to earn an additional bonus voucher worth 100 USDT.

BingX Brings Balance (EPT) to Spot with a 200 Million EPT Xpool
BingX Brings Balance (EPT) to Spot with a 200 Million EPT Xpool

EPT is the governance token of Balance, an AI-powered web3 experience infrastructure designed for the masses. This new digital asset will fuel the new Balance Platform to create an open and inclusive gaming ecosystem for both gamers and developers with fairness at its core. With the integration of AI and blockchain technology, games can be built and marketed more easily while allowing players to benefit from the enhanced and diversified gaming experience.

Users of the existing Epal platform can transfer their EPT tokens to BingX, enabling a reliable method to trade EPT or, alternatively, purchase EPT for governance purposes. Having a solid exchange to further explore the vast world of cryptocurrencies, this new listing further empowers both Epal and Balance users in the process.

Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX, shared her thoughts on the new trading option and Xpool listing: “I think providing users with these new trading and early investment options is our responsibility as a responsible cryptocurrency exchange since some of our users rely on us to introduce such projects with such numerous functions across multiple subcategories”.

Visit bingx.com to join the Xpool starting April 22 and start trading EPT on spot from April 21. Whether you’re a gamer, builder, or crypto enthusiast, this is your chance to be part of a new decentralized chapter in entertainment.

About BingX 

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange, serving over 20 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

Vidu Q1 Model Launches Globally Offering Unmatched Realistic VFX Capabilities, From Generating Cinematic Transitions to High-Fidelity Sound Effects with Just a Few Simple Inputs

Vidu Q1 brings high-budget VFX capabilities in generating audio and high-definition, convincingly natural transitions that are now within reach of anyone within only minutes

SINGAPORE, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vidu, the flagship product of ShengShu Technology and a pioneer in generative AI video, is unveiling Vidu Q1 – a new high-performance generative video model that demonstrably sets the benchmark for quality and control, outperforming competing tools based on VBench‘s standard for comprehensive generative video evaluation standards. Starting today, Vidu Q1 launches with four major features that rival cinematic-grade visual effects (VFX). These include seamless transitions between realistic and animated sequences, and high-fidelity background music that can be auto-generated from text-inputs.


Aiming to offer creators access to capabilities that were previously reserved for well-funded film studios, Vidu is redefining the future of visual effects. Chief of Vidu Q1’s features centers around First-to-Last Frame, a seamless way to generate hyper-realistic, professional-grade transitions that rival those created by experienced VFX artists. By uploading two images and typing a simple text command, users can leverage Vidu Q1’s advanced semantic understanding and visual guidance to produce cohesive, cinematic transitions with minimal randomness. This innovative solution allows filmmakers, content creators, and influencers to significantly reduce production time without the need for expensive post-production or CGI teams. 

This even works for images that have no perceivable relation to one another, where Vidu Q1 can come up with a highly believable transition between a photo of a door opening, and a screenshot of your favorite action hero and villain fighting. By prompting Vidu Q1 to “open the door to watch your action hero fighting his rival,” what you input is faithfully reflected in the output with high fidelity, ensuring a natural and convincing result.

Additionally, all of this is achieved thanks to a groundbreaking breakthrough in generative video quality – Vidu Q1 delivers up to 1080p video output for clips up to 5 seconds. This means studio-quality, crisp, and detailed visuals, while also eliminating the usual wait times associated with rendering footage. While still honoring its core value to animators, Vidu Q1 is also introducing major enhancements to generating videos in the anime style that now offers even a higher degree of consistency and expressiveness from generated characters, for smoother outputs with natural, cinematic transitions between frames.

Moreover, users starting today can also gain complete control over their audio production without a background in audio engineering or voice actors. Vidu’s new AI Sound Effects feature can be controlled entirely by semantic instructions (text-inputs), and offers high-resolution, HD audio in an industry-first 48 kHz. Vidu Q1 is intelligently optimized to generate original background music and sound effects that offer richer audio details, and professional-grade fidelity. On top of this, Vidu Q1 delivers an audio experience free of jarring sounds, compression distortions, or choppy audio. Moreover, the melody can be automatically generated to match the mood, emotion and style of a video clip. For more precise controls over how and where sounds are used within a film, users can layer multiple audio tracks for up to ten seconds per track, or also splice the music and sound effects to be timed exactly to specific actions through simple text prompts to add timestamps like “between 0-2 seconds add a wind sound.” 

“Vidu Q1 marks a pivotal step forward in making video generation smarter, more expressive, and more accessible,” said Yihang Luo, CEO of ShengShu Technology. “This new generative video model brings us closer to our vision of building the next-generation content creation platform – one that empowers anyone to turn imagination into reality with unprecedented ease, creative freedom and cinematic precision.”

As a testament to its rising popularity among animation studios since being the first to be made commercially available back in July 2024, Hollywood has begun taking notice. Just last month, Aura Productions co-announced a 50-episode sci-fi series of AI-generated anime shorts developed using Vidu, which included piloting Vidu Q1. 

All of this builds on the platform’s use of its U-ViT research, penned by the Vidu team. With the groundbreaking Multiple-Entity Consistency feature, introduced in Vidu 1.5, users could for the first time effortlessly merge unrelated people, objects, and environments into a seamless video. Since then, Vidu has consistently set key industry benchmarks, with Vidu Q1 being the latest to solidify Vidu’s position as one of the most cost-effective and advanced video generation platforms available on the market.

To learn more about Vidu, please visit https://www.vidu.com

About ShengShu Technology

Founded in March 2023, ShengShu Technology is a world-leading artificial intelligence company, specializing in the development of Multimodal Large Language Models. Driven by innovation, the company delivers cutting-edge MaaS and SaaS products that revolutionize creative production by enabling smarter, faster, and more scalable content creation. With its flagship video generation platform Vidu, ShengShu Technology’s solutions have reached more than 200 countries and regions around the world, spanning fields including interactive entertainment, advertising, film, animation, cultural tourism, and more.

Dingdong Files Its Annual Report on Form 20-F

SHANGHAI, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (“Dingdong” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with advanced supply chain capabilities, today announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2025.

The Annual Report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.100.me. The Company will also provide a hard copy of its Annual Report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.

About Dingdong (Cayman) Limited

Dingdong is the leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in mainland China, with sustainable long-term growth. The Company directly provides users and households with fresh groceries, prepared food, and other food products through delivering a convenient and excellent shopping experience supported by an extensive self-operated frontline fulfillment grid. Leveraging its deep insights into consumers’ evolving needs and its strong food innovation capabilities, Dingdong has successfully launched a series of private label products spanning a variety of food categories. Many of Dingdong’s private label products are produced at its own production plants, allowing it to more efficiently produce and offer safe and high-quality food products. Dingdong aims to be the first choice for fresh and food shopping.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.100.me.

 

CLOU Electronics Sets New Safety Benchmark in Energy Storage with TS-800 Fire Test Certification

SHENZHEN, China, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Energy storage has garnered unprecedented attention regarding its safety and reliability. On January 16, 2025, a fire broke out at the Moss Landing lithium battery energy storage power plant in California, USA. This is not the first accident at the Moss Landing energy storage plant. In both 2021 and 2022, the plant experienced fires caused by overheating due to unexpected moisture exposure of the batteries. The specific cause of this latest incident is still under further investigation.

In recent years, many countries around the world have been deploying large-scale lithium battery energy storage facilities. However, safety concerns have become a “Sword of Damocles” hanging over the energy storage industry. Risks such as internal short circuits, overcharging, over-discharging, external environmental temperature impacts, misuse, and battery management system failures can lead to thermal runaway in battery cells, potentially causing fires.

TS-800: An Upgrading for the Way in Fire Safety Test
In 2024, the internationally renowned certification body CSA issued TS-800, a large-scale fire test protocol for energy storage systems. This test provides manufacturers with direct criteria for optimizing system safety, while also offering critical data for regulatory agencies, fire departments, and insurance companies to assess risks.

The advancement of site-level energy density is a crucial driving indicator for industry development. With active fire suppression systems turned off, the challenge lies in arranging units more densely while ensuring that thermal runaway in one unit does not affect others. This metric profoundly challenges the boundaries of energy storage fire safety design.

“The existing standards (such as UL 9540A) are capable of testing for thermal runaway, but they do not adequately simulate fire propagation scenarios, especially in multi-module container systems where a single battery fire can potentially ignite adjacent units or even the entire system. The core goal of the TS-800 test is to address this gap,” said Marvin Peng, the Battery & Energy Storage Certifier of CSA Group.

The Aqua-C2.5 is world's first large-scale energy storage system to adopt an active ventilation fire protection design
The Aqua-C2.5 is world’s first large-scale energy storage system to adopt an active ventilation fire protection design

In 2024, Sungrow verified that its liquid-cooled energy storage system endured four hours of combustion laid in an A/B array. All cabinets remain unharmed and without any fire spreading to its surroundings and the structure remained intact, the battery compartment doors did not open, and no mechanical parts were ejected. That because Sungrow applied pressure-sensing explosion venting, multi-layer fire resistance, and dual-compartment design in its PowerTitan system, which played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the entire energy storage system. Moreover, Sungrow Power further announced that its next-generation large-scale storage product, PowerTitan 2.0, had also passed the large-scale fire test. Additionally, leading energy storage companies Trina Storage and BYD claimed to have passed the large-scale fire test in October 2024 and January 2025, respectively.

Challenge the Limit Spacing: A Breakthrough in Energy Storage Safety
Recently, the 15 years pioneers of energy storage commercialization——CLOU Electronics has announced completing the CSA TS-800 Large-Scale Fire Test (LSFT) in February 2025. This achievement again highlights its unwavering commitment to developing innovative, reliable, and safe energy storage solutions for a global market.

“CLOU committees that every product delivered is trustworthy and has undergone rigorous testing. The Aqua-C2.5 5MWh utility scaled energy storage system is the world’s first large-scale energy storage system to adopt an active ventilation fire protection design. Through active cell sensing, it triggers an electric shutter explosion suppression solution in thermal runaway scenarios, effectively controlling the spread of thermal runaway at extreme short distances in 140mm,” said Eric Wang, System Director of CLOU ESS Division.

The Aqua-C2.5 was lunched at September 2024, it also engineered for durability with an impressive C5 anti-corrosion rating and IP55 protection. It has earned multiple certifications, including CE, UL1973, UL9540A, UL9540, IEC62619, IEC63056, IEC62477-1, UN38.3, NFPA855, and NEC, and has passed the rigorous IEEE693 seismic test.

CLOU Aqua-c2.5 20ft cabinets were arranged according to an actual A/B A/D back-to-back and side to side real station layout. All cabinets were spaced in an extreme short distance apart with full load capacity to replicate operational scenarios
CLOU Aqua-c2.5 20ft cabinets were arranged according to an actual A/B A/D back-to-back and side to side real station layout. All cabinets were spaced in an extreme short distance apart with full load capacity to replicate operational scenarios

The experiment adhered to stringent technical specifications throughout the testing process. Under the supervision of the CSA Group, the TS-800 LSFT subjected the product to extreme fire conditions, simulating a real-project conditions, four 20ft cabinets were arranged according to an actual A/B A/D back-to-back and side to side real station layout. All cabinets were spaced in an extreme short distance apart with full load capacity to replicate operational scenarios. The test also aims to evaluate whether the structural design (such as fire barriers) and material selection (such as flame-retardant components) can effectively prevent the spread of fire when external firefighting measures completely fail.

During the test, temperatures inside the battery cabinet exceeded 1000°C and burned consistently for 48 hours. Despite this, the adjacent cabinets’ temperatures remained below 40°C since the product’s active ventilation blade employing function like active detection and off-gassing, which maximally prevent combustion and ensure thermal isolation.

“The results were remarkable: the Aqua-C2.5 demonstrated excellent flame retardancy, thermal insulation, and superior safety design.” Battery & Energy Storage Certifier of CSA Group Marvin Peng said. Meanwhile, after the combustion test, the structural integrity fully preserved, also showcasing the exceptional rigidity and compressive performance of its design, redefining the durability and stability of energy storage products. This milestone underscores the system’s ability to safeguard against fire risks in even the harshest conditions, setting a new safety benchmark in the energy storage industry.

 

Teen Girl’s Taxi Ride Turns into Nightmare: Harassment Case Reported

Illustrative image of sexual harassment (Photo: Smithey Law Group)

A 17-year-old Lao girl, identified only as Dao – a pseudonym to protect her identity, was reportedly harassed by a taxi driver on 19 April, shortly after Lao New Year. She was on her way to her employer’s house in Nongtha Tai village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, where she works as a babysitter.

Connecting Care With Clicks Announces Partnership with Prince Court Medical Center and 8 CPD Points for HCPs

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of Connecting Care With Clicks 2025, Medical Channel Asia (MCA) has unveiled an expanded speaker lineup and announced Prince Court Medical Centre as the event’s official Healthcare Professional (HCP) Engagement Partner Hospital. Taking place on 21 June 2025 at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, this one-day conference is shaping up to be the largest digital healthcare marketing event in Asia.

Connecting Care with Clicks 2025
Connecting Care with Clicks 2025

Expanded Speaker Lineup

Attendees can expect fresh perspectives from speakers like Dr. Colin Lee, Founder of Alpha IVF Group & KL Wellness City, and Datuk Dr. Kuljit Singh, President of Association Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM). Overseas speakers such as Mr. Samuel Ho, Director of Market Development (APAC), Pulsenmore, from Australia, will also offer their insights.

Returning speakers like Dr. Mahesh Appannan, Head of Digital Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, and Dr. Lim Ing Kien (Dr. Ingky), local skincare medi-influencer, will also join the stage.

Partnership with Prince Court Medical Centre

As the HCP Engagement Partner, Prince Court will spotlight their leadership in healthcare innovation and outreach throughout the event. As one of the most trusted and exclusive hospitals in Asia, they are dedicated to serving patients via modern facilities, technology, and devoted service.

New Opportunities for Professional Development

Attendees will be conferred 8 CPD points, in addition to exclusive networking opportunities, digital healthcare marketing insights, and interactive workshops.

Register now at https://medicalchannelasia.com/events/ccwc2025/. The limited-time Early Bird promotion of RM80 per ticket ends 31 May. This event is for healthcare professionals only.

Media passes and interview opportunities with key speakers available upon request.

About Connecting Care With Clicks: 

Launched in 2024, Connecting Care With Clicks is Medical Channel Asia’s flagship conference bridging healthcare and digital marketing. Emphasising the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the event is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals stay on top of medical trends, and build a strong digital presence in the ever-evolving world of technology.

About Medical Channel Asia: 

Founded in 2020, Medical Channel Asia was created to help consumers access medical information from trustworthy sources and healthcare professionals. Since then, Medical Channel Asia has reached more than 65 million users over social media and digital platforms, establishing itself as the largest healthcare media platform in the region.

Shanghai to launch visa-free business zone near Pudong airport

SHANGHAI, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –– A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn

A designer's sketch of Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone. [Photo/WeChat account: pdnews]
A designer’s sketch of Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone. [Photo/WeChat account: pdnews]

Shanghai will open a new international business zone near Pudong airport with visa-free access by the end of this year to boost global connectivity and economic openness.

The Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone, approved by China’s State Council, or the nation’s Cabinet, in February 2024, is set to streamline cross-border commerce through relaxed visa rules, integrated transit links, and pro-business policies.

The 880,000-square-meter zone, equivalent to about 120 standard soccer pitches, will connect Pudong airport and the under-construction Shanghai East Railway Station.

Foreign visitors arriving through Pudong airport will be able to enter the zone without a standard Chinese visa if invited by a registered business.

The visa-free stay lasts 30 days and can be extended. On-site port visa service is also available for visitors who wish to explore more of the country.

The zone will use a two-tier border system. The entry from abroad allows quicker clearance into the zone. The exit into the rest of the Chinese mainland requires full customs processing.

Facilities will include conference centers, exhibition venues, and offices for legal, financial, and consulting firms.

The zone will work in synergy with the China International Import Expo, allowing year-round business activities beyond the annual event.

Shops will support foreign bank cards, mobile payments, and tax refunds for international visitors. The zone will also offer international-standard medical services.

The Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the country’s top international air hub, handled 70 million passengers last year, with international travelers accounting for half. The airport’s T3 terminal, scheduled to open in 2028, will increase capacity to 130 million passengers annually.

The Shanghai East Railway Station is expected to manage 60 million passengers a year. A shuttle service will link the terminal to the business zone in 10 minutes.

Shanghai is currently home to 75,000 foreign-invested companies, 1,027 regional headquarters of multinational firms, and 597 foreign R&D centers. Its ports manage over 3 percent of global trade, and the city ranks first in China for international traveler volume.

The Yangtze River Delta, which produces about 24 percent of China’s GDP, adds further demand for cross-border services.

All buildings in the zone will meet ultra-low energy standards. A digital system will manage energy, traffic, and security. Most parts of the area will be covered by pedestrian paths and green spaces. Passenger and freight traffic will be separated to reduce congestion.

It will be the first of its kind in China to integrate free trade of goods and services, cross-border mobility of individuals, and professional business services under a unified system.

“This project continues Shanghai’s legacy as a reform pioneer,” an official from the zone’s administration said.

“It meets global business demand for efficient logistics, talent flow, and transparent rules.”

Construction of the zone’s first phase is set to finish by late 2025, aligning with the 35th anniversary of Pudong’s development, and it is expected to become fully operational by 2030.

For more information: https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-EasternHubIBCZ/

 

FinPrime Wins Dual Honors at Global Brand Awards 2025

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FinPrime, a global prime brokerage, is proud to announce its double victory at the prestigious Global Brand Awards 2025. The firm has been recognized as the Best New Prime Broker for Institutional Clients, Asia 2025 and the Best New Liquidity Solutions Provider, Asia 2025. These accolades highlight FinPrime’s rapid rise as a trusted partner for institutional clients in the Asia-Pacific region and its innovative approach to delivering cutting-edge liquidity solutions.

Organised by Global Brand Magazine (GBM), a leading publication in the field of brand excellence, the Global Brand Awards celebrate companies that demonstrate exceptional service, innovation, and performance. Now in its 13th edition, the awards are a testament to FinPrime’s commitment to excellence and its ability to stand out in a highly competitive industry.

A Celebration of Innovation and Excellence

The Forex Awards, conducted by Global Brands Magazine, are designed to honour companies that excel in performance, branding, and customer experience. FinPrime’s dual wins reflect its remarkable achievements in innovation, quality, and client-centric solutions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific market.

Jay Reddy, CEO of Global Brands Magazine commented:
“At Global Brands Magazine, we recognise innovation that truly makes an impact. FinPrime’s achievement as Best New Prime Broker for Institutional Clients, Asia 2025 and Best New Liquidity Solutions Provider, Asia 2025 reflects its dedication to delivering seamless financial solutions. Their focus on efficient, innovative, and client-driven services is shaping the future of institutional finance. Congratulations to the FinPrime team on this well-deserved recognition.”

Best New Prime Broker for Institutional Clients, Asia 2025

This award recognises FinPrime’s success in establishing itself as a trusted prime brokerage for institutional clients across Asia. By offering a comprehensive suite of services, including deep liquidity access, advanced trading platforms, and sophisticated risk management tools, FinPrime has quickly become a go-to partner for banks, financial institutions, and traders in the region.

Best New Liquidity Solutions Provider, Asia 2025

FinPrime’s recognition as the Best New Liquidity Solutions Provider underscores its ability to deliver customised liquidity solutions that empower clients to optimise trade execution and navigate complex market conditions. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep market expertise, FinPrime has set itself apart as a leader in liquidity provision.

The CEO of FinPrime shared: “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as the Best New Prime Broker for Institutional Clients in Asia. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. We are committed to building long-term partnerships and helping our clients achieve their strategic goals.”

Looking Ahead

FinPrime’s dual wins at the Global Brand Awards 2025 mark a significant milestone in the firm’s journey. As it continues to expand its presence in Asia and beyond, FinPrime remains committed to delivering exceptional value.

For more information about FinPrime’s award-winning services, visit finprimegroup.com.

About FinPrime

FinPrime is a global prime brokerage that empowers institutional clients with the tools, technology, and expertise needed to thrive in today’s dynamic financial markets. Regulated by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC), FinPrime offers a comprehensive suite of services, including deep liquidity access, advanced trading platforms, and sophisticated risk management solutions.