OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Hits Malaysian Shores for MYR 1,899 Onward! 

In the early days of OnePlus, they have always adopted the moniker of a ‘flagship killer’. They were offering flagship level smartphones at a much lower price point. Over the years though, things have changed a little. While their flagships have gotten much better, as per flagships in the modern era, their price points have also gone higher than before. Their flagships smartphones can no longer be called ‘flagship killers’. They are just flagships now. 

The ‘flagship killer’ moniker did not die though with the introduction of the OnePlus’ Nord mid-range smartphone. The first Nord was through and through a mid-range smartphone. It offered a mid-range smartphone experience that is rather close or comparable to most flagships in the modern era though. It was also offered at a much lower price point.  

Of course, the first-generation Nord, however good it was, must be replaced with a new one. The latest one of the bunch is the Nord 2T 5G. Welcome to the flagship experience, but at a fraction of the price. 

Flagship Level Speeds 

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At MYR 1,899, it is not the cheapest mid-range smartphone you can find in the market. At the same time, on paper, it could be one of the most value packed smartphones you can find in its segment.  

For starters you get MediaTek’s Dimensity 1300 5G system on a chip (SoC). On paper at least, the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful SoC in its class. It also packs improved AI and imaging capabilities for improved photo and video processing. Thanks to the new SoC, videos can be taken in HDR as well. Working with Sony’s DOL-HDR technology brightness, colours, and even contrasts in videos are improved greatly for natural looking videos with accurate colours. You can also shoot videos at 960fps slow motion with the new processing power from the SoC. 

Alongside the 3GHz clocked SoC you may find a 12GB (up to) RAM for that smooth and snappy multitasking mode. When you need more, the clever Oxygen OS 12.1 can allocate up to 5GB of your 256GB (up to) storage as temporary RAM for even better experience. For more stable connectivity on both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device packs Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Hybrid 2.0 technology. 

Class-Topping Display 

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Displaying Oxygen OS 12.1 on top of Android 12 in all its glory is a large 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. The AMOLED panel refreshes at up to 90Hz for that extra smooth feel when scrolling through the interface. With HDR10+ support also, movies with HDR support should look better than good.  

Super Cameras 

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Out the back is the same 50-Megapixel shooter you can find on OnePlus’ falgship OnePlus 10 Pro. The Sony IMX766 features a large 1/1.56-inch sensor with optical image stabilisation that allows for more light to be captured for more natural looking and better detailed photos. On the side, there is an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide camera for when you need more things to fit into the display. Out the front is also the same 32-Megapixel shooter you can find on the OnePlus 10 Pro.  

Thanks to the Dimensity 1300 SoC’s improved camera AI performance, the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G’s camera can shoot even better in low-light conditions. Of course, the fact that the larger 50-Megapixel sensor allows for 56% more light to be captured helps with low-light photography as well. 

Long Lasting, Fast Charging 

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To keep the Nord 2T 5G running an entire day and more is a large 4,500 mAh built-in battery. If that is not enough to keep you going, the device features SuperVOOC ultra-fast charging technology that charges the device at up to 80W. At that kind of speed, the device can be charged from nothing to 100% in a single 27-minute charge. It also supposedly takes only 15-minutes for a charge that lasts an entire day.  

Price and Availability 

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G will be available at OnePlus authorised retailers, their own webstore, and their official online stores on Shopee and Lazada from the 19th of July 2022 onward. It comes in either Gray Shadow (only 12GB + 256GB) and Jade Fog (only 8GB + 128GB). The Nord 2T 5G will set you back MYR 2,099 and MYR 1,899 respectively. More on the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G can be found on their website.  

Electrolux launches Appliance-as-a-Service program to promote circular economy

STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In an industry first, Electrolux is launching a new `Appliance-as-a-Service’ program for landlords and has signed one of Sweden’s largest landlords, SKB, as the first customer. Electrolux is committed to contributing to the circular economy by integrating a circular approach into home appliance products and solutions and this is the latest example.

An appliance breaking down and needing repair or replacement can cause hassle and difficulties for a landlord, and may mean that a tenant is unable to cook, clean their clothes or dishes, whilst the landlord sources a repair or replacement. And right now, 68% of Swedish landlords* also throw out products unnecessarily, adding to environmental impact.

With this new subscription-based business model, SKB (Stockholms Kooperativa Bostadsförening) pays a monthly fee for which Electrolux installs, cares for and repairs the products, prolonging the appliance life length and reducing the carbon footprint per building. When an appliance replacement is needed, Electrolux will also oversee refurbishment as well as product recycling. The program is available to all developers and landlords; private, municipal, cooperative and also new building projects, student homes, holiday parks among others.

“Our new Appliance-as-a-Service program is an innovative and sustainable business model that contributes to a more circular economy. It means landlords and tenants can reduce their environmental impact, while we also make everyday life easier for them. We look forward to developing this service across other markets,” said Stefan Borgquist, Senior Category Manager Product as a Service in BA Europe, Electrolux.

Electrolux has ambitious sustainability goals and the sustainability framework, For the Better 2030, defines how Electrolux works to achieve a Better Company, Better Solutions and Better Living. The Appliance-as-a-Service program for landlords is an example of a ‘Better Solution’ that promotes the circular economy and enables consumers to live more sustainably.

“At Electrolux we aim to lead in circular solutions where it matters. This new business model for landlords is a way for us to take the responsibility to optimise the appliance lifetime, making it sustainably better for us, our customers and the planet,” said Peter Spencer, VP Consumer Direct Interaction BA Europe, Electrolux.

The program will be rolled out across additional markets later this year, starting in Europe.  

*Vinnova joint research project in Sweden, where three landlords and Electrolux has interviewed the 24 largest social landlords (“Vitvarubaserade funktionstjänster för bostadsbolag”, 2019).

For further information, please contact Electrolux Press Hotline, +46 8 657 65 07.

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Senmiao Technology Reports Fiscal 2022 Year-end Financial Results

CHENGDU, China, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China, as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Please note that the following financial results reflect the deconsolidation of the financial figures of Senmiao’s former variable interest entities (“VIEs”) Sichuan Senmiao Ronglian Technology Co., Ltd. (“Sichuan Senmiao”), Sichuan Jinkailong Automobile Leasing Co., Ltd. (“Jinkailong”) and Chengdu Youlu Technology Ltd. (“Youlu”), as of March 31, 2022. Jinkailong’s and Youlu’s business results have now been classified as discontinued operations but were previously classified under Automobile Transaction and Related Services.

Fiscal 2022 Financial and Operating Highlights

  • Total revenues of $4.9 million from continuing operations, a 124.5% increase from $2.2 million in the prior fiscal year
  • From October 23, 2020, the date Senmiao launched its online ride-hailing platform, to March 31, 2022, approximately 20 million rides were completed through the platform (including orders completed on the platform operated by Senmiao and orders completed on partner platforms, such as Meituan) with fares paid by riders totaling $63.3 million.
  • Net loss from continuing operations of $5.6 million, compared to $7.5 million in the prior fiscal year

Management Commentary

Xi Wen, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Senmiao, stated, “Despite ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic environment in China, we are pleased with the significant growth we have achieved in our automobile transaction and related service and online ride-hailing platform services businesses, which drove our impressive top line results for fiscal year 2022. With our equity investee company, we leased a total of over 2,300 vehicles in fiscal 2022, compared to 1,200 in fiscal 2021, which resulted in a 666% year-over-year increase in rental income. We believe our continuous efforts in shifting our business focus to these new lines of business have begun to exhibit remarkable results, and we are optimistic about their future growth potential, which will continue to fuel top line growth for Senmiao as we continue to explore new regional markets. As of March 31, 2022, our platform has helped facilitate approximately 17 million rides since launch, with an additional 3 million rides completed on our partners’ platforms. Our ride-hailing services are now available in 20+ cities throughout China.”

Mr. Wen continued, “During fiscal year 2022, Senmiao strengthened our partnership base, establishing and expanding upon relationships with companies that possess a significant national presence and the resources to help us enter new local regions. This has enabled us to significantly grow our main businesses. We believe we are in a strong position to continue growing our online ride-hailing platform, which we anticipate will have a positive impact on our auto rental business as our replicable model of offering a flexible automobile rental option has been well received by our online ride-hailing drivers. With that in mind, Senmiao plans to provide a series of product solutions to increase the number of our automobiles for operating leases. We will remain focused on becoming a leading financing and servicing company and a significant player in the online ride-hailing market in China.”

Financial Review

Revenues

Total revenues from continuing operations were $4.9 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, a 124.5% increase from $2.2 million in the prior fiscal year. This increase was largely due to increased contributions from operating lease revenues from automobile rentals and online ride-hailing platform services.

During the year ended March 31, 2022, Senmiao continued to shift its business focus to automobile rental options for ride-hailing drivers while developing its online ride-hailing platform services business. As a result, the automobile rental business generated operating lease revenues of $1.7 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $0.2 million in the prior fiscal year, due to a significant increase in the number of automobiles leased. The online ride-hailing platform services business generated revenues of $2.7 million, a 195.1% increase from $0.9 million in the prior fiscal year.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues from continuing operations increased to $6.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, from $2.0 million in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to increased expenses related to costs of automobiles under operating leases and direct expense and technical service fees related to Senmiao’s online ride-hailing platform.

Gross Loss (Profit)

Gross loss from continuing operations was $1.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to gross profit from continuing operations of $0.2 million in the prior fiscal year, due to the significant increase in cost of revenues as a result of the rapid expansion of the Company’s automobile leasing and online ride-hailing platform services businesses. Senmiao leased and sub-leased approximately 400 automobiles to online ride-haling drivers through its former VIE Jinkailong during the year ended March 31, 2022. Rental income of approximately $1.3 million from Jinkailong was eliminated in the consolidated financial statements while sub-leasing income from these automobiles of approximately $1.8 million was recorded in loss of discontinued operations.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for continuing operations increased to $9.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $5.9 million in the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to increased salary and employee benefit expenses as a result of hiring additional staff, increased office rental expense and charges, and increase in advertising and promotion expenses related to the online ride-hailing platform.

Net Loss

Net loss from continuing operations for the year ended March 31, 2022, was $5.6 million, compared to $7.5 million in the prior fiscal year. The year-over-year improvement was primarily due to an $8.7 million increase in the fair value change of derivative liabilities related to warrants issued in the Company’s previous offerings, offset by the increase in the loss from operations of $5.6 million.

Loss per Share

Loss per share for continuing operations was approximately $1.66 based on a weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock of 5.7 million, compared to approximately $1.65 based on a weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock of 3.9 million.

On April 5, 2022, Senmiao announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split with trading to begin on a split-adjusted basis at the market open on April 6, 2022. Weighted average number of basic and diluted common stock numbers noted herein were given retroactive effect to account for the 1-for-10 reverse stock split. 

Results from Discontinued Operations

For the year ended March 31, 2022, results from discontinued operations (primarily from Senmiao’s former VIE Jinkailong as noted above) and the gain from their deconsolidation are as follows:

For the year ended March 31,

2022

2021

Revenues

$6,830,116

$3,978,847

Cost of revenues

$(5,183,806)

$(3,985,413)

Gross profit (loss)

$1,646,310

$(6,566)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

$(4,139,800)

$(4,455,967)

Loss from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes

$(2,747,209)

$(5,187,214)

Net gain from deconsolidation of VIEs – discontinued operations

$10,975,101

Gain (loss) from discontinued operations

$8,227,892

$(5,187,214)

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2022, Senmiao had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million, compared to $4.3 million as of March 31, 2021, for its continuing operations. Total stockholders’ equity was $8.1 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $5.9 million as of March 31, 2021.

Further information regarding Senmiao’s results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, can be found in Senmiao’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

About Senmiao Technology Limited

Headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Senmiao provides automobile transaction and related services including sales of automobiles, facilitation and services for automobile purchases and financing, management, operating leases, guarantees and other automobile transaction services, as well as operates its own ride-hailing platform aimed principally at the growing online ride-hailing market in Senmiao’s areas of operation in China. For more information about Senmiao, please visit: http://www.senmiaotech.com. Senmiao routinely provides important updates on its website.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements (including those relating to the operation of Senmiao’s ride-hailing platform) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those detailed from time to time in the Senmiao’s filings with the SEC, and represent Senmiao’s views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Senmiao’s views as of any subsequent date. Senmiao undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events or circumstances. 

For more information, please contact:

At the Company:

Yiye Zhou
Email: edom333@ihongsen.com
Phone: +86 28 6155 4399

Investor Relations:

The Equity Group Inc. 
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In China
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SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares)

March 31,

March 31,

2022

2021

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash, and cash equivalents

$

1,185,221

$

4,340,529

Accounts receivable, net, current portion

418,022

502,031

Inventories

286,488

127,933

Finance lease receivables, net, current portion

314,264

541,605

Prepayments, other receivables and other assets, net

2,713,208

2,660,083

Due from related parties

682,335

Current assets – discontinued operations

2,720,825

Total current assets

5,599,538

10,893,006

Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment, net

5,658,773

3,251,331

Property and equipment, net – discontinued operations

454,408

Total property and equipment, net

5,658,773

3,705,739

Other assets

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

109,621

233,751

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net, related parties

515,906

580,367

Financing lease right-of-use assets, net

305,933

577,079

Intangible assets, net

959,551

968,131

Goodwill

135,388

Accounts receivable, net, non-current

69

61,943

Finance lease receivables, net, non-current

92,980

473,472

Due from a related party, noncurrent

6,635,746

Other assets – discontinued operations

4,674,403

Total other assets

8,619,806

7,704,534

Total assets

$

19,878,117

$

22,303,279

LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Borrowings from financial institutions

$

145,542

$

Accounts payable

14,446

44,769

Advances from customers

120,629

110,173

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

2,444,367

2,873,227

Due to related parties and affiliates

11,682

82,909

Operating lease liabilities

50,177

109,813

Operating lease liabilities – related parties

330,781

243,726

Financing lease liabilities

304,557

358,135

Derivative liabilities

2,215,204

1,278,926

Current liabilities – discontinued operations

528,426

11,677,266

Total current liabilities

6,165,811

16,778,944

Other liabilities

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

47,910

95,886

Operating lease liabilities, non-current – related parties

226,896

341,549

Financing lease liabilities, non-current

1,376

218,944

Deferred tax liability

46,386

44,993

Other liabilities – discontinued operations

2,250,393

Total other liabilities

322,568

2,951,765

SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares)

March 31,

2022

March 31,

2021

Total liabilities

$

6,488,379

$

19,730,709

Commitments and contingencies

Mezzanine Equity (redeemable)

Series A convertible preferred stock (par value $0.0001 per share, 5,000 shares authorized; 5,000 and
0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively), net of issuance costs of
$118,344

820,799

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock (par value $0.0001 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 6,186,783
and 4,978,073 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively)*

630

498

Additional paid-in capital

42,803,033

40,759,807

Accumulated deficit

(34,601,545)

(34,064,921)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(109,454)

(838,671)

Total Senmiao Technology Limited stockholders’ equity

8,092,664

5,856,713

Non-controlling interests

4,476,276

(3,284,143)

Total equity

12,568,939

2,572,570

Total liabilities and equity

$

19,878,117

$

22,303,279

 *Giving retroactive effect to the 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected on April 6, 2022

SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for share and per share amounts)

For the Year Ended
March 31,

2022

2021

Revenues

$

4,913,102

$

2,188,840

Cost of revenues

(6,511,031)

(1,984,079)

Gross profit (loss)

(1,597,929)

204,761

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(9,525,408)

(5,905,579)

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of recovery

(235,279)

(299,658)

Impairments of inventories

(60,398)

Impairments of long-lived assets and goodwill

(142,974)

(10,953)

Total operating expenses

(9,964,059)

(6,216,190)

Loss from operations

(11,561,988)

(6,011,429)

Other income (expense)

Other income (expense), net

(107,444)

301,269

Interest expense

(5,893)

Interest expense on finance leases

(55,844)

(46,518)

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

6,951,482

(1,710,415)

Issuance cost incurred for issuing series A convertible preferred stock

(821,892)

Total other income (expense), net

5,960,409

(1,455,664)

Loss before income taxes

(5,601,579)

(7,467,093)

Income tax expense

(4,566)

(8,332)

Net loss from continuing operations

(5,606,145)

(7,475,425)

Discontinued operations:

Loss from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes

(2,747,209)

(5,187,214)

Net gain from deconsolidation of VIEs – discontinued operations

10,975,101

Gain (loss) from discontinued operations

8,227,892

(5,187,214)

Net income (loss)

2,621,747

(12,662,639

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests from continuing operations

(3,872,645)

970,019

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations

714,274

1,332,562

Net loss attributable to stockholders

$

(536,624)

$

(10,360,058)

Net income (loss)

$

2,621,747

$

(12,662,639)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

64,470

(314,669)

Comprehensive income (loss)

2,686,217

(12,977,308)

Less: Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

3,142,520

(2,286,057)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to stockholders

$

(456,303)

$

(10,691,251)

SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (CONTINUED)

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for share and per share amounts)

For the Year Ended

March 31,

2022

2021

Weighted average number of common stock

     Basic and diluted

5,726,997

3,943,089

Earnings (loss) per share – basic and diluted

Continuing operations

$

(1.66)

$

(1.65)

Discontinued operations

$

1.56

$

(0.98)

SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares) 

For the Year Ended
March 31,

2022

2021

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income (loss)

$

2,621,747

$

(12,662,639)

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

8,227,892

(5,187,214)

Net loss from continuing operations

(5,606,145)

(7,475,425)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment

956,400

85,530

Stock based compensation expense

653,000

445,000

Issuance cost incurred for issuing series A convertible preferred stock

821,892

Amortization of right-of-use assets

955,443

398,292

Amortization of intangible assets

160,831

107,765

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of recovery

235,279

299,658

Impairments of inventories

60,398

Impairments of long-lived assets

142,974

10,953

Gain on disposal of equipment

(425)

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities

(6,951,482)

1,710,415

Change in operating assets and liabilities

Accounts receivable

4,456

162,828

Inventories

(260,464)

172,626

Prepayments, other receivables and other assets

28,254

(1,366,724)

Finance lease receivables

634,103

348,919

Accounts payable

(31,434)

(6,067)

Advances from customers

6,678

47,895

Income tax payable

(168)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(377,965)

2,123,010

Operating lease liabilities

(240,051)

(64,701)

Operating lease liabilities – related parties

(228,281)

(195,519)

Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations

(9,036,114)

(3,196,138)

Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations

(123,167)

(739,929)

Net Cash used in Operating Activities

(9,159,281)

(3,936,067)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(3,223,992)

(2,293,415)

Purchases of intangible assets

(141,730)

(25,347)

Cash released upon termination of a VIE

(193)

Cash acquired from XXTX, net of cash paid to XXTX[1]

8,065

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations

(3,365,915)

(2,310,697)

Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations

(111,210)

(200,165)

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(3,477,125)

(2,510,862)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants in a registered direct offering

5,771,053

5,743,905

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants in an underwritten public
offering

5,261,297

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock upon warrants exercised

22,015

683,046

Net proceeds from issuance of series A convertible preferred stock and warrants in a
private placement offering

4,369,937

Net proceeds from exercise of underwriters’ over-allotment option

837,000

Borrowings from a financial institution

183,390

Loan to related parties

(101,142)

SENMIAO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(Expressed in U.S. dollars, except for the number of shares)

For the Year Ended
March 31,

2021

2020

Repayments to related parties and affiliates

(117,761)

(37,445)

Repayments of current borrowings from financial institutions

(39,613)

Principal payments of finance lease liabilities

(433,611)

(2,230,765)

Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations

9,755,410

10,155,896

Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations

103,881

                         Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

9,755,410

10,259,777

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(381,858)

(208,800)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(3,262,854)

3,604,048

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

4,448,075

844,027

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

1,185,221

4,448,075

Less: Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations

(107,546)

Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations, end of year

$

1,185,221

$

4,340,529

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash paid for interest expense

$

5,893

$

45,764

Non-cash Transaction in Investing and Financing Activities

Recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities

$

273,555

$

3,785,526

Recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, related parties

$

181,620

$

Recognition of other receivables from Jinkailong upon deconsolidation

$

7,298,208

Acquisition of equipment through prepayment and financing lease

$

$

941,263

Allocation of fair value of derivative liabilities for issuance of common stock

$

7,932,341

$

997,193

Allocation of fair value of derivative liabilities to additional paid in capital upon warrants exercised

$

45,674

$

1,771,213

Acquisition of XXTX with payables

$

$

317,835

Acquisition of XXTX’s minority interest with issuance of common stock

$

1,972,717

$

[1] XXTX is the entity associated with Senmiao’s Xixingtianxia ride-hailing platform.

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Jimi/Concox Named IoT Industry Leader by World-Leading Market Research Provider Berg Insight


SHENZHEN, China, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Jimi/Concox has been named IoT industry leader for 2021 with 14% market share and sales of around 6 million units according to the latest vehicle telematics hardware market report from Berg Insight, the world’s leading IoT market research provider. 

Jimi/Concox has been focusing on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) for many years and launches over 30 new products annually. Most new products relate to areas already developed, including logistics fleet management and asset management, auto insurance, car rental, two-wheeler management, among others. Jimi/Concox invests more than 15% of its revenue in R&D annually and has some new products in development that meet customers’ needs in new areas. One such product is the LL303, which provides management solutions for heavy machinery and vehicles for customers.

“The company’s biggest purpose is to serve customers and fully meet their needs,” commented Gao Xingxin, chairman of Jimi/Concox. “We are very happy to be recognized by the market report from Berg Insight, although we are not surprised to receive such recognition as we have utmost confidence in our complete product range.”

With a 70,000 square meter factory in China and two reliability laboratories, Jimi/Concox has the capacity to produce one million units monthly and test all aspects of product quality, including signal stability, product corrosion resistance, wear resistance, to name a few.

“The era of 2G IoT has passed, and the era of 4G and even 5G is the future,” said Alex Dai, product director of Jimi/Concox. “Jimi/Concox has released several 4G-based IoT products combining communication positioning, intelligent sensing, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and other technical means to respond to changing market demands.”

Jimi/Concox products have completed the specific certification requirements of numerous countries, including CE, FCC, PTCRB, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, TELEC certifications, and others. To date, Jimi/Concox products have been sold to more than 150 key regions and countries, serving China Mobile, China Telecom, Deutsche Bahn, HERE Technologies, Orange, CalAmp, Telcel and many other well-known enterprises and organizations.

About Jimi/Concox

Concox™ Information Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jimi loT™, has become a leading designer and manufacturer of telematics and wireless communications products for over 15 years, dedicates to bringing reliable products and customized solutions to clients across the world.

For more details, please visitJimi IoT on Jimi IoT Facebook, LinkedIn, or directly contact the team via info@jimilab.com.

IQAX named among top 10 digital twin solution providers in APAC

IQAX is proud to announce its inclusion in CIOoutlook’s top 10 digital twin solution providers 2022 in the region.

HONG KONG, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IQAX Limited, a leading innovator of digital solutions for the logistics industry, has been recognised as one of the top 10 digital twin solutions providers in the Asia Pacific region by CIOoutlook magazine. 

“IQAX is honoured to be included in CIOoutlook magazine’s exclusive list of the best forward thinking solutions. The list recognises the power and potential of digital twin solutions in general and IQAX solutions in particular,” said IQAX CEO Romney Wong

Digital twin solutions generate significant benefits for the shipping and logistics industry and are poised to play an important role within the most innovative digital solutions. 

IQAX relies on the power of a digital twin for its ground breaking and industry leading IQAX TrackIt solution, a real-time ocean shipment visibility platform for shippers and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOs) to visualize and gain unparalleled insights about their shipments in transit. 

IQAX TrackIt uses a digital twin, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to sift through multiple sources of data and give shippers and NVOs alike greater awareness about the status and movement of their shipments. 

The predictive and learning modelling of digital twin enhances shipment data completeness to facilitate a more accurate prediction on future scenario. IQAX TrackIt is a game changer that is overcoming hurdles in an industry that regularly faces last minute changes, thereby providing its users with the agility to react in a timely fashion. IQAX TrackIt provides both real time shipment status and predictive alerts so the logistics team can best respond to any situation quickly and efficiently.

“IQAX uses a digital twin to connect physical and digital world, harmonizing the data by using predictive analytics throughout the entire supply chain, providing the best quality view into the past, present and future. This facilitates ongoing innovation and digitization initiatives such as real time supply chain network optimization or in-transit inventory optimization and makes it possible to overcome hurdles created by the availability or quality of data from their partners,” Wong told CIOoutlook.  

“Each potentially delayed shipment, if tracked, can mean avoiding tens of thousands of dollars in detention and demurrage charges, chargebacks, lost sales, or factory waiting times. Integrating the highly interactive maps and dashboards beyond the logistics teams to sales, purchasing, and support can further improve communications and elevate customer service.” 

IQAX is proudly recognised in the CIOoutlook Digital Twin annual edition 2022, a digital and print magazine that provides a platform for CIOs, CTOs and senior level IT decision makers to share their experience and advice. The magazine is published out of Silicon Valley, U.S., and has a presence in all major Asia Pacific countries.  

For more information about IQAX TrackIt visit our website at https://www.iqax.com/en/solutions/shipment-tracking/ 

ABOUT IQAX 

IQAX is a global information technology company that provides intelligent digital transformation solutions using blockchain for enterprises in the logistics ecosystem. Backed by a strong heritage in container shipping, IQAX strives to foster a harmonized and connected global trade environment. As an industry leader, IQAX connects with shippers, freight forwarders, carriers, terminals and financial institutions and empowers them with digitized solutions to meet emerging business challenges throughout the supply chain.

IQAX is an independent technology company wholly owned by Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (HKEX:0316), one of the largest integrated international transport and logistics companies in the world. 

LLL Announces Performance-Based Employment Agreement with CEO Sun “Ice” Lei

HAIKOU, China, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — JX Luxventure Limited (Nasdaq: LLL) (the “Company”), a company delivering comprehensive products solutions to global high-net-worth families with business segments covering menswear, cross-border merchandise and tourism, announced today that on July 12, 2022, the Company has entered into an Employment Agreement with Sun Lei, our Chief Executive Officer with a term of one (1) year.

Under this Employment Agreement, Sun Lei shall receive cash compensation of US$1.00 and stock-based compensation correlated with the Company’s achievements in 2022 as follows:

Revenue to be Reported in Our 2022 Annual Report

–  25,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports revenue in a range of US$59,000,000US$99,999,999.  

–  50,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports revenue of US$100,000,000 or more.

Profit (Loss) Margin from Operation to be Reported in Our 2022 Annual Report

–  50,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports a 5% -9% improvement from its operation in 2022 compared to 2021.

–  75,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports a 10% – 19% improvement from its operation in 2022 compared to 2021.

–  100,000 shares of common stock if the Company reports a 20% or more improvement from its operation compared to 2021.

Profit from Non-Menswear Business to be Reported in Our 2022 Annual Report

–  50,000 shares of common stock if the non-menswear business achieves profitability on an adjusted basis.

Ruifeng Mu, an independent director who is the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, said, “Through her strong leadership and tireless dedication, Ms. Sun has been instrumental in transforming JX Luxventure into a high-performance company. We structured the performance-based employment agreement to align with our shareholder value and our goal of a second-year turnaround strategy, which is continuing robust revenue growth and improving our operation profit margin. Over the last one and half year, the Company has made good progress and Ms. Sun has led the Company to deliver on many of its expectations. The Board is confident in her ability to continue as a strategic visionary and leader to lead JX Luxventure to a successful future ahead. We look forward to building a great company with Ms. Sun for many years to come.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor may there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About JX Luxventure Limited

Headquartered in Haikou, China, JX Luxventure Limited is a company delivering comprehensive products solutions to global global high net worth families serviced by our business customers with business segments covering menswear, cross-border merchandise and tourism. To learn more about the Company, please visit its corporate website at en.jxluxventure.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of JX Luxventure Limited, and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, are “forward-looking statements” in nature within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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Much Ado About Nothing? Not Really… Meet the Nothing Phone (1)

Carl Pei’s Nothing is at it again trying to redefine a smartphone. He successfully redefined the flagship smartphone while he helmed OnePlus. Now, he’s taking another go at it with the Nothing Phone (1). The new smartphone defies expectations and chooses to focus on the core user experiences instead of high powered hardware.

Nothing Phone 1 4 1
Source: Nothing

That isn’t to say that the Nothing Phone (1) is packing a punch. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ processor. According to Carl Pei, the company opted for a more reliable processor instead of the latest and greatest on paper. This was influenced by their drive to build a smartphone with their instincts rather than the data. The Snapdragon 778G+ comes with a 6nm archiecture which brings the best of battery life and performance. The Octacore processor also brings 5G connectivity and also Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.

When it comes to design, the Nothing Phone (1) is made of a combination of plastics, glass and aluminium. During the launch, Carl Pei highlighted that none of the surfaces with which a user interacts is made of plastic. In fact, the front and back of the smartphone is made with Gorilla Glass 5 while the frame and bezel are made of recycled aluminium. The Phone (1) is possibly one of the more ecofriendly phones out there with more than 50% of its plastics being bioplastics. Even the tin used for soldering is 100% recycled.

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Source: Nothing

The Nothing Phone (1) is keeping to the utilitarian approach which the company is becoming known for. Its version of Android is barebones and brings the best features of Android. Like the processor, the company is looking to focus on stability and quality. They believe that their approach to software will give their users a better, more reliable software experience. Of course, they are bringing in features that allow the Phone (1) to play nice with their own Ear (1) earbuds. This takes the form of controls front and center in the dock for active noise cancellation and more. The company is also looking to the future by creating their own NFT widget which allows users to display their collection or view floor prices for NFTs. Nothing is also promising 3 years of major Android Updates and 4 years of security patch updates rolled out every 2 months.


Carl Pei
Source: Twitter

“At the beginning of the smartphone revolution, it felt like this amazing product category complete changed we lived, the way we communicate and, lately, it feels like – after a slew of more and more similar products, and more and more uninspiring products – that somehow the smartphone revolution has ended.

Carl Pei, CEO and Co-Founder of Nothing


When it comes to cameras, the Phone (1) isn’t packing an extensive multi sensor setup. Instead, they are focusing on the essentials and looking to deliver a more consistent and well rounded experience with a dual 50-Megapixel setup. The main sensor is the Sony IMX766 bolstered with opitcal image stabilization and electronic image stabilization for better quality. This is complemented by the ultrawide Samsung JN1 with 114° field of view. The main camera setup is also capable of 4K recording at 30 frames per second. Up front is a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor with an f/2.5 aperture.

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Source: Nothing

The Phone (1) comes with a 6.55-inch, FHD+ OLED display. It has a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and a 500 nits brightness. Peak brightness tops out at 1,200nits. The display on the Phone (1) is a little unique in that it’s a flexible OLED panel. No – the screen is not curved, it’s flat. However, the design team opted for a flexible panel to bring a sense of symmetry to the face of the phone. The flexible display allowed them to bend the connectors backwards which allowed the display to be more symmetrical. It has support for HDR+ with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz sampling rate.

All of these specs are powered by a 4,500mAh battery which Nothing touts to provide more than a day’s battery life. It also supports 33W fast charging over USB-C with support for PowerDelivery 3.0. It also has support for 15W Qi wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging. According to Nothing, the Phone (1) will have a complete charge in 70 minutes with wired charging and in 120 minutes when charged wirelessly.

The Glyph Interface

The one feature which sets the Nothing Phone (1) apart from the competition is the Glyph Interface. The interface is essentially a series of LED lights which will illuminate according to different setting which the user can customise. The Glyph Interface is also Nothing’s approach to allowing users to know who’s contacting them even when in silent mode.

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Source: Nothing

For now, the Glyphs can be customised to flash to help identify specific contacts. It’s also a complement to the silent mode on the Phone (1). Simply flipping the phone over with glyphs up will put phone in silent mode. The Glyphs will then flash when calls come in and if the call comes from a user defined caller, the pattern of the flashing will follow the customized one.

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Nothing is touting this as the start of what can be done with the Glyph Interface. The company is building more features while working with its community.

Pricing & Availability

The Nothing Phone (1) will be available in both Black and White starting on 16th July 2022. From 16th July until 20 July, it will be available exclusively at the Nothing Kiosk in London in limited quantities. There will be partner drops from 18 July 2022 both online an in-store while open sales will begin on 21 July 2022.

The Phone (1) will be priced at GBP£399 (MYR2,110.74) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version will be retailing for GBP£449 (MYR2,375.11) while a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version will be retailing for GBP£499 (MYR2,639.60).

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Source: Nothing

It will be available in Malaysia on 18 July 2022 with an exclusive drop via Crossover on its online store and in-store. Starting on 1 August 2022, the Nothing Phone (1) will be available at all major electronics retailers including SenQ, Satu Gadget, DirectD, and TMT. It will also be available online on Nothing’s official LAZADA and Shopee stores. Prices in Malaysia are MYR 2,399 for the 8GB+256GB version and MYR2,699 for the 12GB+256GB version.

Official Specifications

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Axiomtek Presents New Server Grade EATX Motherboard for AIoT – IMB760


TAIPEI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Axiomtek – a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is pleased to announce the IMB760, a server-grade extended ATX motherboard (330mm x 305mm) powered by the dual LGA4189 socket 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® scalable processors (code name: Ice Lake-SP) with the Intel® C627A chipset. It comes with an effective load balancing between two CPUs and multiple accelerator cards to stabilize computation loads and maximize computing power. Featuring optimized performance, more PCI Express Card slots, and high-density memory expansion, this EATX server motherboard enables high level computing, AI workload and deep learning for the data-fueled future.

“Performance, security, and flexibility are indispensable for AI in next-gen computing. As the first and flagship EATX motherboard of Axiomtek, the IMB760 features built-in AI and crypto acceleration functions as well as advanced security capabilities to meet the specific needs of automated manufacturing, robotics, image or video analytics, and other AIoT applications. This server-grade motherboard has sixteen DDR4-3200 RDIMM sockets with a memory capacity of up to 1TB. Ready for the demands of massive data storage and high-speed data transmission, the industrial motherboard supports two NVMe SSD, one IPMI LAN, and two 10GbE LAN ports. Rich expansions with enough PCIe x16 slots and PCIe x8 slots for GPU acceleration, making IM760 a perfect solution for computationally intensive imaging, intelligent video analytics, and heavy workload processing,” said Wayne Chung, the product manager of AIoT Team at Axiomtek.

The IMB760 offers rich expandability with four PCIe x16 slots, two PCIe x8 slots and two M.2 Key M 2280 interfaces with PCIe x4 signal, supporting GPU cards, capture cards, RAID cards, NVMe storage, and more. Eight SATA-600 ports with integrated RAID 0/1/5/10 are available for reliable data storage and protection. Featuring a wide array of I/O interfaces, the IMB760 supports six USB 3.2 Gen1, six USB 2.0, two USB 2.0 (180D Type A), one RS-232/422/485, one IPMI LAN port via Intel® Ethernet controller I210-AT, two 10GbE port (Intel® X550-AT2), one VGA, eight-channel programmable digital I/O port, SMBus, and one PS/2 keyboard. Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) is available to ensure critical information security. This server board is also coupled with Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), which allows users to remotely manage and monitor servers regardless of the installed operating system. More functions include watchdog timer and hardware monitoring for CPU/system temperature, voltage detection and smart fan control.

The server-grade EATX motherboard, IMB760, is available in August 2022 for purchase. For more product information or pricing, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.

Advanced Features of IMB760

  • Dual 3rd gen Intel® Xeon® scalable processors (Ice Lake-SP)
  • 16 288-pin DDR4-3200 RDIMM for up to 1TB of memory
  • 4 PCIe x16 and 2 PCIe x8
  • Supports 2 M.2 Key M for NVMe
  • Supports TPM 2.0 (optional)
  • Supports internal USB dongle

About Axiomtek Co., Ltd

Axiomtek has experienced extraordinary growth in the past 30 years because of our people, our years of learning which resulted in our tremendous industry experience, and our desire to deliver well-rounded, easy-to-integrate solutions to our customers. These factors have influenced us to invest in a growing team of engineers including software, hardware, firmware and application engineers. For the next few decades, our success will be determined by our ability to lead with unique technologies for AIoT and serve our key markets with innovatively-designed solution packages of hardware and software – coupled with unmatched engineering and value-added services that will help lessen the challenges faced by our systems integrator, OEM and ODM customers and prospects alike. We will continue to enlist more technology partners and increase collaborations with our growing ecosystem who are leaders in their fields. With such alliances, we will create synergy and better deliver solutions, value and the expertise our customers need.

As an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, Axiomtek continuously develops and delivers cutting edge solutions based on the latest Intel® platforms.

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iOffice + SpaceIQ Expands Leadership Team to Support Growth

Seasoned Executives Build on the Company’s Acceleration to Address the $19B Workplace and Asset Technology Market

ATLANTA, GA, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — iOffice + SpaceIQ, the global workplace technology company, today announced continued investment in executive leadership with the appointment of Tara Baker as Chief Financial Officer, Meg Swanson as Chief Marketing Officer, Dan DeRosa as Chief Product Officer, Carol Howard as Chief People Officer, and Carla Nichols as Chief Customer Officer. This expansion of the leadership team follows the appointment of CEO Brandon Holden.

These additions will drive the company’s next chapter of high global growth with the industry’s most comprehensive workplace experience and asset management portfolio. Workspaces are undergoing tremendous change to accommodate flexible workforces which has increased the criticality of coordinated space, asset, and maintenance management. In response, industry advisory firms predict workplace and asset software spending to rise to $19B by 2025.

“We hear the need from customers for data, guidance and intuitive solutions as they work toward creating exceptional employee experiences in context of evolving hybrid workplaces. I am thrilled to have our expanded leadership team to work alongside our customers and lead the industry in breaking new ground in workplace technology,” said Brandon Holden, Chief Executive Officer of iOffice + SpaceIQ.

The expanded leadership team brings a deep customer experience focus that will accelerate solutions to help organizations evolve their real estate and critical asset strategies.

In her role as Chief Financial Officer, Tara Baker will steward the company’s long-term financial performance and value creation, focusing on digital transformation. Baker brings more than 25 years of transformational operations and financial management experience to the company. She has led high growth in senior financial leadership and consulting positions at global leaders Forcepoint, Vaco, and KPMG.

Meg Swanson joins as Chief Marketing Officer running brand leadership, market activation, customer marketing, and digital strategy. Swanson has more than 20 years of technology marketing experience with an emphasis on software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. She has led high-performance teams at IBM, AffiniPay, and Accruent in addition to cloud, fintech, security, and built environment organizations.

Dan DeRosa joins as Chief Product Officer with more than 30 years of product management, corporate development, and technology alliances experience with companies such as BeyondTrust, Sage Software, ADP, Dell SecureWorks, and AT&T. DeRosa has a strong track record of building high-growth organizations that deliver consistent value and will focus on enhancing product offerings to provide the company’s more than 2M users with a sustainable competitive advantage.

Carol Howard joins as Chief People Officer as part of the company’s people-first mindset. Howard has fostered strong company cultures, diversity and inclusivity, and teams that drive innovation throughout her more than 25 years of experience. She brings an extensive hiring and retention track record within fast-growing technology companies including leading human and people resources at Abrigo, Khorus, and Lombardi Software.

Carla Nichols joins as Chief Customer Officer. Having led customer-facing teams for three decades, including 15 years scaling SaaS start-ups, Nichols will use her expertise to expand the organization’s professional services, customer support, and success teams. As a customer experience leader, she has led high-growth technology companies to deliver strong customer satisfaction and retention in leadership roles at Keap, PatientPop, Smarsh, and Accenture.

This leadership team joins previously announced Chief Technical Officer Gary Reinersman and Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Longoria.

iOffice + SpaceIQ merged in August 2021 following acquisition by global private equity leader Thoma Bravo. The combined organization provides comprehensive workplace experience, strategic planning, and operations capabilities that enable businesses to achieve operational excellence while supporting employee well-being and engagement. To learn more and view leadership profiles, visit iofficecorp.com/leadership.

About iOffice + SpaceIQ:

iOffice + SpaceIQ empowers how tomorrow will work, helping employees and companies adapt and thrive to produce better outcomes for the world. Our smart workplace technology enables over 10,000 organizations in 85 countries to improve business performance through intuitive, people-first space planning and operations. More than 2M end users rely on iOffice + SpaceIQ platforms to optimize more than 2B square feet of space valued at more than $64B, maintain mission-critical assets, and enhance how people interact with the workplace. Explore the capabilities at www.iofficecorp.com and www.spaceiq.com.

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VISPARK and Marshall Cavendish Education Collaborate to Internationalise Singapore’s Popular Chinese Language Learning Series ‘Huan Le Huo Ban’

New Huan Le Huo Ban (International) mobile app and physical learning centers will be launched under this partnership

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — VISPARK, a global online learning service, partners global education solutions provider Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) to internationalise Singapore’s well-known Chinese learning Series Huan Le Huo Ban (HLHB) for Grades One to Six as an enrichment programme.

VISPARK Collaborates with Marshall Cavendish Education
VISPARK Collaborates with Marshall Cavendish Education

The HLHB (International Edition) Enrichment Programme, designed by a team of curriculum experts will consist of both print and digital resources designed for students who are learning Chinese as a foreign language outside of Singapore. It includes a mobile app hosted by VISPARK, to complement the HLHB (International) Series published by MCE. Designed for both teachers and students, the app will have 240 lessons per grade level that consist of AI-powered digital content and exercises to reinforce learning points from the HLHB International curriculum, and to encourage students to practice their Chinese speaking skills.

The HLHB (International Edition) mobile app will be launched in August 2022 in the region.

“The MCE team has strong and extensive experience in curating Chinese learning resources for schools in Singapore and around the world. We are confident that this partnership will allow us to deliver an effective international Chinese educational programme for students who want to learn Chinese as a foreign language,” shared by Andy Wang, Head of VISPARK Chinese.

Huan Le Huo Ban is our flagship Chinese series used in all MOE Primary Schools in Singapore which has received great feedback and academic success. We hope with the collaboration with VISPARK to internationalise the HLHB curriculum for enrichment will make learning Chinese more accessible and enjoyable for students who are learning it as a foreign language,” said Yeoh Cheng Poh, Head of MCE.

Under this collaboration, VISPARK and MCE will also be setting up physical Chinese Language learning centers in Singapore, that follows the HLHB local curriculum by the end of 2023.

About VISPARK

VISPARK is a global online learning service from Spark Education. Designed for children aged 3-15, VISPARK’s top programs include Spark Math and Spark Chinese, featuring research-based curriculum delivered with high-quality course content, interactive courseware, and experienced teachers passionate about helping kids learn. VISPARK is committed to provide a lively, fun, and efficient learning experience for kids through online live small group classes and one-on-one instruction to achieve learning results, inspire a love for learning, and build self-confidence for learners.

For more information, visit www.visparklearning.com

About Marshall Cavendish Education

Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) is a global education solutions provider dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and preparing students for the future by simplifying learning and listening to the needs of schools, teachers, students, and parents. Providing holistic and end-to-end solutions customised to a school’s requirements, with professional development to help educators implement the curriculum, MCE has a global presence in over 85 countries and is the only Asia-based publisher that is an endorsement partner of Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Visit www.mceducation.com for more information.

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