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MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6 Brings New Video & Audio Previews

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VANCOUVER, BC, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has just released the new MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, professional data recovery software for Windows users. The new version provides a new way to preview videos, audio, and pictures, and supports saving files in the preview interface. Besides, it adds some new file types under the “All RAW Files” path.

The main updates of the new version of MiniTool Power Data Recovery are as follows.

1. Brand New Preview Tool for Audio, Video, and Picture

1.1 Support for Audio & Video Preview

In MiniTool Power Data Recovery previous versions, audio & video preview are not supported. Now, in MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, users are allowed to preview audio and videos that are no larger than 2 GB.

Supported audio file types include: “au”, “mp3”, “wav”, “wma”, “m4b”, “aif”, “mid”, “ogg”, and “mmf”. Similarly, the audio size must be within 2 GB before it can be previewed.

Supported video file types include: “mkv”, “webm”, “mts”, “flv”, “3gp”, “mp4”, “m4a”, “avi”, “mpg”, “asf”, “wmv”, “rm”, “ram”, “rmvb”, and “mov”.

This update is friendly to free users because free users have a 1 GB free data recovery limit. Previewing data before they recover videos or audio ensures that the recovered files are the desired ones.

1.2 New Preview Tool for Picture

In addition to changes to video & audio previews, the way image files are previewed also has been improved. The new version of MiniTool Power Data Recovery speeds up picture preview. With this change, users can recover deleted photos faster.

Supported image types for preview:
“JPF”, “JPX”, “JP2”, “J2C”, “J2K”, “JPC”, “JPEG”, “JPG”, “JPE”, “BMP”, “TIFF”, “TIF”, “GIF”, “PNG”, “EMF”, “WMF”, “WEBP”.

1.3 Support for Saving Audio, Video, and Picture in the Preview Interface

It is worth mentioning that in the new MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, a new “Save” button is added to the audio, video, and picture preview interface. So, users can save files directly from the preview window.

Besides, in the old version of MiniTool Power Data Recovery Free, users need to download the previewer tool before previewing files. The new version has a new preview tool built into the software, allowing file preview without downloading any tools.

2. Added More File Types for All RAW Files

In MiniTool Power Data Recovery 11.6, more file types are supported under the “All RAW Files” path of the scanning result page. Added file types include “dwg”, “dxf”, “ico”, “mp3”, “swf”, “vob”, “mkv”, “webm”, and “webp”. This update increased the probability of deleted file recovery when the file system cannot be found.

About MiniTool

MiniTool Software Limited is a professional software research and development company dedicated to data recovery, disk management, data backup, etc. The main products include MiniTool Power Data Recovery, MiniTool Partition Wizard, MiniTool ShadowMaker, MiniTool PDF Editor, MiniTool MovieMaker, and MiniTool Video Converter.

For more information about MiniTool software, please visit its official site: https://www.minitool.com.

Source: CHENGDU SPEED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD

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Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited Announces Planned ADS Ratio Change

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WUHAN, China, July 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited (“Dunxin” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: DXF), a licensed microfinance lender servicing individuals and small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) in Hubei Province, China, today announced that it plans to change the ratio of its American depositary shares (“ADSs”) from one (1) ADS representing forty eight (48) ordinary shares to one (1) ADS representing four hundred and eighty (480) ordinary shares.

There will be no change to the Company’s ordinary shares. The effect of the ratio change on the ADS trading price on the NYSE American (the “NYSE American”) is expected to take place at the open of trading on July 25, 2023 (U.S. Eastern Time). ADS holders of record on the effective date will need to surrender their ADS to the depositary bank for cancellation and exchange in connection with the ADS ratio change, with further details to be provided in the notice by the depositary bank. As of the effective date for the ADS ratio change, DXF’s ADSs will continue to be traded on the NYSE American under the symbol “DXF”.

No fractional new ADSs will be issued in connection with the change in the ADS ratio. Instead, fractional entitlements to new ADSs will be aggregated and sold by the depositary bank and the net cash proceeds from the sale of the fractional ADS entitlements (after deduction of fees, taxes and expenses) will be distributed to the applicable ADS holders by the depositary bank.

As a result of the change in the ADS ratio, the ADS price is expected to increase proportionally, although the Company can give no assurance that the ADS price after the change in the ADS ratio will be equal to or greater than the ADS price on a  proportionate basis.

About Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited

Dunxin is a licensed microfinance lender serving individuals and SMEs in Hubei Province, China. Dunxin suspended offering loans to its customers since 2020.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of market in China and the other international markets the Company plans to serve; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets the Company plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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WeTrade Group Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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BEIJING, July 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — WeTrade Group Inc. (“WeTrade” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WETG), a global diversified “software as a service” (“SaaS”) technology service provider committed to providing technical support and digital transformation tools for enterprises across different industries, today reports its financial results for fiscal year 2022, ended December 31, 2022.

Mr. Hechun Wei, Chief Executive Officer of Wetrade, commented: “2022 is a year of rapid growth for us. The expansion of our diversified business and the steady growth of customer base are laying a strong foundation for our long-term development. We are confident in restoring the growth of our revenue and operating profits in the near future. In 2023, we will seize the cross-border business development opportunities after the reopening of the border and achieve further milestones.  WTPay will be the major drive of the Company’s growth and will help the Company expand its business. Meanwhile, as we are seeing the explosive growth of generative AI in 2023, we are convinced that this is a breakthrough innovation and technological revolution, which will attract new talents and like-minded organizations. In 2023, we will focus on AI intelligence, restoring growth, and maximizing the potential of AIGC .”

Ms. Annie Huang, Chief Financial Officer of Wetrade, commented: “In 2022, we mainly focused on the development of multi-sector businesses. We believe the temporary decline in our revenues is a tradeoff in building the foundation for a steady future. We will continue to optimize our strategic development plan in a timely and effective manner, focusing on developing the Company’s core businesses to ensure the Company’s financial resilience.”

Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

For the year
ended
December
31,

2022

For the year
ended
December
31,

2021

Revenue:

Service revenue, non-related party

$

10,803,232

$

9,734,966

Service revenue, related party

868,103

4,646,329

11,671,335

14,381,295

Cost of Revenue

(9,695,290)

(2,681,939)

Gross Profit

1,976,045

11,699,356

Operating Expenses:

General and Administrative

(11,843,048)

(5,705,063)

Operations Profit

(9,867,003)

5,994,293

Other income

636,934

303,665

Income before income tax

(9,230,069)

6,297,958

Income tax income/ (expenses)

82,654

(1,122,283)

Net (Loss)/ Income

$

(9,147,415)

$

5,175,675

Revenue from Operations

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, total revenue was $11,671,335 and $14,381,295, respectively. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV”) in Ycloud system under the outbreak of the coronavirus disease during the year. Service revenue from third party were $10,803,232 (2021: $9,734,966) and service revenue from related party were $868,103 (2021: $4,646,329) for the year ended December 31, 2022. The system services fees are collected through from end users of YCloud system based on the GMV as follow:

Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV”)

2022

2021

US$

 US$

Non-related party

327,183,593

292,177,817

Related party

26,291,122

139,359,179

Total:

353,474,715

431,536,996

Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue is mainly consists of staff payroll, PRC central provident fund (“CPF”) and other staff benefits, the increase is mainly due to more technical development service costs were incurred for the system development during the year. 

General and Administrative Expenses

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, general and administrative expenses were $11,843,048 and 5,705,063, respectively. The increase is mainly due to increase is mainly due to professional fee, fund raising costs, financial PR and underwriting fees were incurred for the Nasdaq up-listing during the year.

Net Income/ (loss)

As a result of the factors described above, there was a net loss of $9,147,415 and net income of $5,175,675 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, the increase in loss is mainly due to decrease in revenue and more expenses were incurred for system development and professional fee incurred for Nasdaq up-listing during the year.

2022

2021

Cash and Cash equivalents

$

20,025,495

$

616,593

Receivables

7,377,801

9,230,865

Loan receivable

1,614,841

3,798,130

Other receivables, deposit and prepayments

15,366,488

3,062,868

Property and equipment, net

992,445

395,353

Amortised expenses, net

828,983

Intangible asset

23,188

37,765

Right of use assets

–

2,328,950

Total assets

$

46,229,241

$

19,470,524

Account payable and accrued expenses

723,648

279,219

Tax payable

128,979

711,841

Lease liability

–

2,538,340

Amount due to related parties

1,291,296

1,105,532

Other liabilities

2,365,808

306,270

Total liabilities

$

4,509,731

$

4,941,202

Total stockholders’ equity

$

41,719,510

14,529,322

As of December 31, 2022, we had total assets of $46,229,241, which mainly consisted of $20,025,495 in cash, $8,992,642 in receivables and loan receivables, $1,821,428 in amortised expenses, property and equipment, and $15,366,488 in other receivables, deposit and prepayments; we had total liabilities of $4,509,731 which consisted of $723,648 in accounts payables & accrued expenses, $1,291,296 in amount due to related parties and $2,365,808 in other liabilities; we had total stockholders’ equity of $41,719,510.

Operating activities

Our continuing cash flow used in operating activities is $17,608,419 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 as compare to the cash flow provided by operating activities of $3,753,384 in prior year, which was increased by approximately of $14.1 million. The increase were mainly due to prepayment of WT Pay System and payment of professional fees in relation to the Nasdaq up-listing.

Investing activities

Our continuing cash flow provided by investing activities is $493,954 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 as compare to the cash flow used in investing activities of $1,028,322 in prior year. The increase was mainly due to loan repayment receipts of $2.1 million and which were partially offset by the addition of property and equipment of $1.5 million during the year.

Financing activities

Cash provided by our financing activities was $37,720,440 for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compare to the net cash provided by financing activities of $689,031, which was increased by approximately of $37.1 million. The increase is mainly due to 10,000,000 share issuance with the net proceeds from sales of common stock in the amount of $37,534,676 during the year.

About WeTrade Group Inc.

WeTrade Group Inc. is a global diversified “software as a service” (“SaaS”) technology service provider which is committed to providing technical support and digital transformation tools for enterprises across different industries. The four business segments of WeTrade Group are YCloud, WTPay,Y-Health and YG.

YCloud is a micro-business cloud intelligent system launched by WeTrade, serving global micro-business industry. YCloud strengthens users’ marketing relationship and CPS commission profit management through leading technology and big data analysis. It also helps increase the payment scenarios to increase customers’ revenue by multi-channel data statistics, AI fission and management as well as improved supply chain system.

Independently developed by the Company, WTPay supports multiple methods of online payment and eight mainstream digital wallets in over 100 countries to help customers quickly realize global collection and payment business.

Y-Health is the sector focusing on public health business, which engages in developing global business for biological health and medical enterprises. Currently, Y-Health mainly focuses on detection and prevention of epidemic, daily healthcare, traditional Chinese medicines, and others.

YG is the new energy business segment which mainly provides tools and technical support for the digital new energy industry in the Middle East and Central Asia.

For more information, please visit https://ir.wetg.group.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains information about the Company’s view of its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with its ability to raise additional funding, its ability to maintain and grow its business, variability of operating results, its ability to maintain and enhance its brand, its development and introduction of new products and services, the successful integration of acquired companies, technologies and assets into its portfolio of products and services, marketing and other business development initiatives, competition in the industry, general government regulation, economic conditions, dependence on key personnel, the ability to attract, hire and retain personnel who possess the technical skills and experience necessary to meet the requirements of its clients, and its ability to protect its intellectual property. The Company’s encourages you to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s annual reports and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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First Blockchain-Powered Luxury Watch Embedded Insurance

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HONG KONG, July 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — YAS (www.yas.io/timecare) is proud to announce the ground breaking launch of TimeCare, a revolutionary luxury watch insurance program powered by blockchain technology. TimeCare sets an unprecedented standard in the insurance industry, combining cutting-edge technology and protection to cater to the unique needs of luxury watch enthusiasts worldwide. This innovative solution offers enhanced security, transparency, and a seamless embedded insurance experience to cherished timepieces.

Blockchain Powered Luxury Asset Embedded Insurance Program by YAS.io
Blockchain Powered Luxury Asset Embedded Insurance Program by YAS.io

Distinguished by its features, TimeCare seamlessly embeds insurance coverage into the watch purchase process, providing a simplified application experience. Leveraging state-of-the-art blockchain technology, TimeCare elevates security, transparency, and efficiency in claims processing, establishing an indisputable record of ownership and authenticity. Unlike conventional home insurance policies with limited coverage and inconvenient way of value appraisal for individual luxury items, TimeCare at time of launch will cover up to US$12.8M total sum insured underwritten by one of YAS’ global underwriting partners.  YAS will also be working with luxury brands around the world, starting with an Asia renowned luxury watch retailer from Hong Kong.

Luxury watches aren’t merely accessories; they are often investments, memories and family heirlooms.  Watch owners deserves more prudent protection without the hassle and intimidation from conventional insurance process. TimeCare securely and permanently records policy details, coverage information, and watch records, including guarantee card details for watch buyers.

TimeCare was designed with utmost dedication and care for watch enthusiasts. This reflects YAS’ commitment to insurance innovation and customer satisfaction, redefining insurance offerings in the global luxury goods market.

William Lee, Co-founder of YAS, “TimeCare is more than just insurance; it represents a commitment to trust, transparency, and efficiency as we build the future of insurance for the new generation. We believe TimeCare will be a singularity moment in time where we start to redefine how insurance work. Combining the immutable nature of blockchain with the perpetual essence of a time piece is a perfect match. We are not waiting for tomorrow; we go beyond hypes, and we are doing it today.”

Looking ahead, TimeCare aims to expand its reach and impact the global luxury asset market. The successful launch in Hong Kong lays the foundation for further expansion into other regions and luxury products, whilst inspiring more industries to adopt similar programs and  innovation.

About YAS

Established in June 2019, YAS is an Asia based award winning Insurtech venture with a vision to offer new hyper-personalized and autonomous insurance protection thru the world of connected data. Leveraging, blockchain, machine learning AI models and GPS telematics technology,  it aims to introduce disruptive new business models, underwriting approaches and provide insurance inclusion for every moment that matters for people around the world. www.yas.io

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WiMi Proposes A Vehicular Networks-based Consensus Algorithm to Improve Data Security And Response Speed

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BEIJING, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) (“WiMi” or the “Company”), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality (“AR”) Technology provider, today announced the proposal of a custom vehicular networks-based consensus algorithm (VBCA) to secure data across the network. The algorithm uses a blockchain to maintain a secure pool of confirmed information exchanged in the network. Based on a consortium chain, the solution optimizes transmission efficiency, reduces average data exchange latency, and increases the magnitude of confirmed data exchanges decentralized without compromising data integrity and security.

In recent years, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have attracted significant attention as an evolving technology for intelligent transportation systems (ITS). These vehicles usually have various onboard resources, such as sensors, radar, cameras, storage devices, event recorders, etc. These devices perform different operations, such as object detection, congestion monitoring, pathfinding, etc. Self-driving vehicles will capture large amounts of data for analysis and make real-time intelligent decisions based on surrounding events. AVs equipped with sensors can capture gigabytes of data, which needs to be processed using complex machine-learning algorithms to infer logical outcomes. For communication efficiency, storage, and high-end processing, 5G and 6G technologies and roadside units (RSUs) connected to a Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) server can be used to receive all the data sent by the vehicle, where the MEC server runs machine learning techniques to generate useful predictions.

WiMi’s VBCA solution, a lightweight decentralized ledger system, allows easy integration of recent blocks with existing P2P networks. It aims to provide a network for physical layer vehicles and devices that can share information efficiently and reliably. The solution reduces communication latency by combining blockchain with P2P networks, enabling the network to combine all active blocks into a lightweight blockchain. The scheme uses a hierarchical architecture to achieve an efficient consensus mechanism. Fixed nodes are responsible for attaching blocks to the blockchain, and all fixed nodes store copies of the blockchain. The scheme design estimates the number of active and inactive blocks in the network and maintains only active blocks instead of full blocks to improve the lightweight property.

In WiMi’s VBCA scheme, the system architecture nodes are divided into two node types: fixed nodes and mobile nodes. Fixed nodes are RSUs that provide geographic coverage for specific areas on the map by connecting to high-power edge servers and are interconnected via backhaul links. Mobile nodes use their sensors to capture event data and send it to the nearest fixed node. Through P2P networks, vehicles can use DSRC to connect more reliably to nearby RSUs, thereby reducing communication latency.

The consensus algorithm runs on the edge server and appends the verified protocol information to the blockchain stored on the edge server. Since vehicles are equipped with different types of sensors, e.g., self-driving cars can be equipped with cameras, radar, etc., the edge server will receive a large amount of data. Based on the collected data, various statistical and machine-learning tools can be applied to train models that generate multiple predictions for different applications. For example, a predictive learning-based approach can predict the expected load on numerous parts of the traffic network during a specific time window. The prediction information can be stored in a separate blockchain and shared among all fixed nodes through which vehicles can query the information. The system is built based on a network of vehicles and edge servers for managing traffic data and predicting traffic flow. The system works in five layers: application layer, contract layer, consensus layer, network layer, and data layer. The application layer provides the user interface that allows end users (vehicles) to perform general input/output operations. The contract layer verifies the authentication of vehicles and fixed nodes and deploys intelligent contracts. The consensus layer uses custom consensus algorithms to establish trust between nodes in the network. The network layer connects all nodes in a hybrid P2P fashion, with each node using a discovery protocol to find nearest neighbor RSUs to establish links and exchange messages. The data layer manages the protocols and blocks in the ledger, using tools such as hash functions, timestamps, and Merkle trees to ensure data integrity and security.

Furthermore, intelligent contracts ensure decentralization in the framework by allowing multiple fixed nodes to attach a block to the ledger. This algorithm technology significantly increases throughput and the number of blocks created by each node while ensuring decentralization. In addition, transaction latency is reduced by separating the protocol confirmation and block creation processes.

WiMi has several technologies used in autonomous driving, intelligent transportation systems, and smart cars. With the development of autonomous driving and intelligent transportation systems, vehicular networks are becoming increasingly important. The global market size for autonomous driving and intelligent transportation systems is expanding and is expected to grow in the coming years. This provides a broad market space for WiMi’s VBCA technology. In addition, with the development and popularization of 5G and 6G technologies, vehicular network data transmission speed and stability will be further improved, further promoting the application and development of consensus algorithm technology based on vehicular networks.

About WIMI Hologram Cloud

WIMI Hologram Cloud, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIMI) is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider that focuses on professional areas including holographic AR automotive HUD software, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic equipment, holographic semiconductor, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation and others. Its services and holographic AR technologies include holographic AR automotive application, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR advertising technology, holographic AR entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic communication and other holographic AR technologies.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release and the Company’s strategic and operational plans contain forward−looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward−looking statements in its periodic reports to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Forms 20−F and 6−K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases, and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Several factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward−looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition, and results of operations; the expected growth of the AR holographic industry; and the Company’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services.

Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and the current report on Form 6-K and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required under applicable laws.

Source: WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc.

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NetEase Cloud Music and RYCE Entertainment Form Strategic Partnership

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HANGZHOU, China, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899, “NetEase Cloud Music” or the “Company”), a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement (the “Agreement”) with RYCE Entertainment, one of China’s leading music and entertainment companies, to further expand the Company’s sweeping music content library.

Beyond the extension of previous cooperation, NetEase Cloud Music is now able to access an expanding portfolio of RYCE Entertainment’s music catalog in China with 30-day initial launch rights to distribute new additions to the catalog under the latest terms of the Agreement. The two companies will collaborate to promote RYCE Entertainment’s prominent artists and music catalog in China through the synergies of extensive music production and distribution prowess. 

Since its founding in 2021, RYCE Entertainment has been devoted to creating and distributing critically acclaimed music to a global audience, and its music catalogue boasts works from a diverse roaster of talented artists, including Jackson Wang, Amber Liu, Tablo, PSY.P, Caelan Moriaty, Oscar Wang, AnsrJ and Renyu Zheng, among others.

As one of China’s leading online music platforms, NetEase Cloud Music is a preferred online destination for younger generations to enjoy music across a wide variety of genres from artists both at home and abroad. The platform boasts a unique music community atmosphere, highly interactive user base and impressive user stickiness. In 2022, NetEase Cloud Music hosted 189 million monthly active users who showcased vigorous average daily music listening trends and interactions with other users in the community. Together, these features underpin NetEase Cloud Music’s robust capabilities in efficiently promoting music content and enhancing the interactions between artists and their fan base.

As a forerunner in China’s online music industry, NetEase Cloud Music continues to partner with leading entertainment companies around the globe. Earlier in 2023, the Company further extended its portfolio of C-pop music and other popular genres through partnerships with other iconic production companies including Rock Records and B’in Music. With a powerful and growing portfolio of music from major labels that span a wide range of genres and geographies, NetEase Cloud Music is known for incubating independent musicians and fostering emerging musicians as it continues to grow its production capabilities and loyal Gen Z community of dedicated music fans.

About RYCE ENTERTAINMENT

RYCE is an innovative global music and entertainment company which operates in three main business sectors: music, artist management, and IP development.

Having integrated top management and production teams from across the industry, RYCE presents a strong lineup of talent, backed with vast copyright and media resources, industry access and networks. The company continues to develop creative business models to produce entertainment content that adapts to new media trends and is committed to creating a diversified and contemporary entertainment company.

About Cloud Music Inc.

Launched in 2013 by NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899) is a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community. Dedicated to providing an elevated user experience, Cloud Music Inc. provides precise, personalised recommendations, promotes user interaction and creates a strong social community. Its focus on discovering and promoting emerging musicians has made Cloud Music Inc. a destination of choice for exploring new and independent music among music enthusiasts in China. The platform has been recognised as the most popular entertainment app among China’s vibrant Generation Z community.

Please see http://ir.music.163.com/ for more information.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business outlook, estimates of financial performance, forecast business plans and growth strategies of the Company. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are stated herein on the basis of the outlook at the time of this press release. They are based on certain expectations, assumptions and premises, some of which are subjective or beyond our control. These forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and may not be realised in the future. Underlying these forward-looking statements are a lot of risks and uncertainties. In light of the risks and uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as representations by the Board or the Company that the plans and objectives will be achieved, and investors should not place undue reliance on such statements.

Investor Enquiries:

Angela Xu
Cloud Music Inc.
music.ir@service.netease.com

Media Enquiries:

Zhang Mengqi
NetEase, Inc.
globalpr@service.netease.com

Source: NetEase, Inc.

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Facemoji Keyboard Launches 2023 Global State of Emoji Report

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Report reveals the classic emoji remains a beloved means of creative self-expression as well as the rising trend of animated emoji stickers

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Facemoji Keyboard today published its 2023 State of Emoji Report to celebrate World Emoji Day on July 17. The report highlights a notable change in the No. 1 most-used emoji and for the first time includes Argentina’s flag among the top 20.

Key findings about emoji usage include:

  • The Loudly Crying Face overtook the long-time favorite Face with Tears of Joy as the most-used emoji globally.
  • Lionel Messi finally taking home the gold in the 2022 World Cup was a moment felt around the world, and it pushed Argentina’s flag all the way into the top 20.
  • European countries such as Spain, France, the U.K., Italy and Russia all have the Partying Face in their top 10, suggesting a return to a festive mood post-pandemic.
  • The Face with Tears of Joy, the Loudly Crying Face, the Red Heart, the Rolling on the Floor Laughing, and the Pleading Face all remained in the top five this year, proving that while we all appreciate options, we always end up going back to our favorites.
  • Whether crying from laughter or straight up crying, the top three emoji all featured tears. 
  • Canada was the only country to have a piece of clothing in its top 10 – with the pants emoji coming in at .
  • The Skull ranks among the top 10 in Canada, the U.K., and the U.S. – all English-speaking countries.

With emoji becoming a popular fixture in messaging, the more creative users started looking for new avenues to infuse even more joy and excitement into their messaging, specifically with emoji stickers which bring emoji to life with animation.

“Emoji are a staple in our digital and cultural landscape,” said Natalia Lin, product lead at Facemoji Keyboard. “Our State of Emoji Report reveals how emoji have become a beloved form of creative self-expression for individuals worldwide. They continue inspiring us to create fun emoji-centric content.”

The data in this report covers global emoji usage habits of Facemoji Keyboard’s Android and iOS users between June 2022 and June 2023. Emoji rankings in this report reflect global overall emoji usage frequency by app and by country – displaying data from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Great Britain, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Thailand, and the United States. 

To read the full State of Emoji Report 2023, click here.

About Facemoji Keyboard  

Facemoji Keyboard is the world’s first content-creation keyboard that allows users to find, design or invent the trendiest and smartest ways to express themselves. With Facemoji, users can fully customize their keyboard and create and share unique expressive designs, so every user can be a modern trendsetter in content creation.  

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Representative K-kid brand Goongbe wins at iF Design Award 2023

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Aesthetic design with a motif of placenta jar and lotus, reflecting the brand’s origin as a secret method of royal family

SEOUL, South Korea, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Goongbe, Korea’s representative kid brand, has won in the beauty and healthcare category for packaging at iF Design Award 2023, a global design award.

Representative K-kid brand Goongbe wins at iF Design Award 2023
Representative K-kid brand Goongbe wins at iF Design Award 2023

The award-winning product, Pri-mmune, which belongs to Goongbe’s baby line, was designed with a motif of placental jar (a jar used to store umbilical cords) and lotus. In the Joseon dynasty, the placental jar symbolized the health and longevity of prince, while the lotus represented the strength of life that blooms immaculately even in muddy conditions. The design received high acclaim for effectively conveying the aspiration for the health of babies.

Goongbe began from a secret method employed by the royal family in the Joseon dynasty, where babies were bathed on the third day of birth in water brewed with peach tree, apricot tree, and mulberry. Patented ingredient Royal Oji Complex™[1], a blend of ceramide, amino acid and polyphenol, provides hydration, enhances the skin’s barrier function, and offers soothing benefits.

The product is made without any allergens designated by the FDA and the EU. It features a fragrance that is registered with the FEMA of the US and has passed a stringent skin irritation test.

Goongbe officials said, “With Pri-mmune, we intended to deliver the brand philosophy of cherishing all babies as those in the royal family.”

Goongbe has won at Korea’s National Brand Award for five consecutive years and at Korea’s no.1 beauty app award in 2022 for three times, speaking volumes about its market position in the K-kid skincare market.

Its premium image and remarkable product capability are gaining popularity in international markets, as well. It won the “new brand award’[2] at Tmall Global, China’s largest e-commerce platform, and ranks first[3] in the kid sunscreen category at Tmall Brand Zone, leading the kid sunscreen category. At SASA Hongkong, the largest H&B store in Asia, it ranked first[4] in the entire baby sunscreen category. The eight items of Pri-mmune Baby are registered with National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) as kid skincare cosmetics, with proven expertise and safety as kid skincare products.

[1] 2020. 04~2021. 03

[2] 2020. 04~2021. 03

[3] 2020.02~06, 2020.08~09, 2020.11, 2021.03~04, 2021.06, 2021.08, 2021.09~11

[4] 2020.02~06, 2020.08~09, 2020.11, 2021.03~04, 2021.06, 2021.08, 2021.09~11
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Modernising Philanthropy: Kidney Dialysis Foundation Embraces Technology with over 50 GivePlease Donation Terminals Islandwide for Flag Day Fundraising

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Changing the fundraising landscape, one donation terminal at a time.  

SINGAPORE, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) is set to revolutionise its annual Flag Day event on 15 July 2023 by introducing over 50 cutting-edge GivePlease donation terminals alongside traditional donation tins. This initiative demonstrates KDF’s commitment to embracing technology and providing a seamless, convenient, and secure donation experience for donors.

Figure 1: An example of a KDF GivePlease Donation Terminal that will be held by KDF staff and volunteers stationed islandwide on Flag Day. Photo courtesy of Kidney Dialysis Foundation.
Figure 1: An example of a KDF GivePlease Donation Terminal that will be held by KDF staff and volunteers stationed islandwide on Flag Day. Photo courtesy of Kidney Dialysis Foundation.

Flag Day holds immense significance for KDF, with volunteers and donors traditionally contributing through donation tins. While KDF recognises the enduring impact of these traditional methods, the foundation is taking a leap forward to meet the evolving preferences of donors, particularly the tech-savvy audience, by incorporating GivePlease donation terminals into the event. 

GivePlease donation terminals provide a modern and intuitive platform, designed specifically for donors who prefer seamless digital transactions. Developed with a built-in secure payment engine and innovative integration to GovTech Singpass, donors can effortlessly submit their particulars via Singpass QR code scanning and receive tax deduction benefits after giving to KDF. These state-of-the-art terminals will be strategically placed at various locations, making it easier than ever for individuals to contribute to KDF’s cause.

Mr. Raymond Lim, General Manager of the Kidney Dialysis Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “The introduction of GivePlease donation terminals during Flag Day signifies our unwavering commitment to innovation and exploring new avenues for fundraising.”

“This initiative reflects our commitment to embrace innovation and cater to the evolving preferences of our supporters. By blending technology with tradition, we are transforming the way people donate and ensuring that every contribution makes a meaningful difference in the lives of kidney patients,” he added.

With the adoption of GivePlease donation terminals, KDF aims to harness the power of technology and tap into the digital landscape to raise funds to help provide affordable and quality care for kidney patients. 

As Flag Day approaches, KDF invites individuals from all walks of life to participate in this remarkable event and contribute to the well-being of kidney patients in Singapore. Whether donors choose the convenience of the GivePlease donation terminals or the familiarity of the donation tins, every contribution counts and creates a significant impact on the lives of those affected by kidney disease.

The Flag Day event will be held on 15 July 2023, with a fundraising goal of $50,000 for needy kidney patients in Singapore. Funds raised will go into providing underprivileged kidney patients with treatments, medication, transport, and holistic care, as well as support the Foundation’s outreach efforts to increase awareness of kidney health. 

Members of the public can also contribute to this meaningful cause by visiting this link at
https://www.giving.sg/kidney-dialysis-foundation/kdffd23.

Appendix: GivePlease Donation Terminals

About Kidney Dialysis Foundation Singapore

Established in 1996, the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) is a company limited by guarantee. It is registered as a charity under the Charities Act 1994 and is governed and monitored by our Charity Sector Administrator, the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Commissioner of Charities. KDF is also an Institution of Public Character (IPC) charity organisation dedicated to providing subsidised dialysis treatments and holistic care to needy members of the community.

Kidney patients at KDF belong to the lowest 10% income group in Singapore, more than half of whom have a monthly per capita income (PCI) of $1,200 and below. Without subsidies, dialysis fees can set a patient back by more than $2,000 monthly. To date, KDF has served more than 950 patients, granting needy end-stage kidney patients a new lease of life through quality treatment and holistic care.

For more information about the Foundation, please visit https://www.kdf.org.sg/

About GivePlease

GivePlease is a leading Singapore-based fintech firm, at the forefront of seamless digital giving technology. With its ground-breaking on-demand donation platforms, GivePlease is transforming the experience of giving, combining digital and physical infrastructure to embed donation access points into people’s daily lives. By partnering with charities and religious organisations, GivePlease brings trust, transparency and a modernised donation experience that fosters increased generosity.

GivePlease builds technology for good and business for purpose. When donating is made easy and part of daily life, the world benefits and change is created. 

For more information, please visit www.giveplease.sg

For Media Enquiries,

Bellamy Leong (Mr.)
Donor Relations and Communications Executive
Kidney Dialysis Foundation
Tel: +65 98147598
Email: bellamy.leong@kdf.org.sg

Vincent Phua (Mr.)
Community and Partnerships Lead
GivePlease
Tel: +65 90406645        
Email: vincent.phua@giveplease.sg

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42Gears SureMDM Expands Support to ChromeOS, Offering Enhanced Management Capabilities

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BANGALORE, India, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 42Gears, a leading provider of Mobile Device Management solutions, is excited to announce that SureMDM, its flagship world-class Mobile Device Management platform, now fully supports ChromeOS. With this expansion, 42Gears SureMDM now offers organizations a complete suite of management features to streamline ChromeOS device administration, ease application management, enhance security, and optimize productivity.

ChromeOS devices are popular among businesses and educational institutions for their simplicity, speed, and affordability. Recognizing the growing demand for ChromeOS device management solutions for educational institutions, 42Gears SureMDM is now compliant with Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT) Lite assessments, and the Cloud Broker Index (CBI) list. HECVAT is a security and privacy assessment toolkit designed specifically for higher education institutions to evaluate the risks associated with engaging third-party vendors and service providers. The HECVAT toolkit assists educational institutions in making informed decisions when selecting technology vendors and managing data privacy and security risks.

Here’s how 42Gears SureMDM ChromeOS support can help IT administrators and businesses:

  1. ChromeOS Apps and Extension Management: 42Gears SureMDM now fully supports apps and extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Centralized Console Management: SureMDM empowers administrators with a higher level of visibility into their device ecosystem by enabling a single, centralized web console view of the entire fleet of managed devices.
  3. Enhanced Kiosk Management for both Applications and Web: With SureMDM, administrators can now provide a secure and productive environment for employees by restricting access to certain Chrome Applications and Extensions, and blocking access to malicious URLs.

Additional functionalities and features included in 42Gears SureMDM ChromeOS support:

  • Configuration, Automation, and Application Management: With SureMDM, administrators can now offer profiles to configure user and device policies, and application management for deploying and controlling apps. These features enable administrators to efficiently manage ChromeOS devices, enforce policies, and maintain a secure computing environment.
  • User and Browser Policy: SureMDM enables administrators to configure network settings and define user-specific policies, granting precise control over user access, preferences, and settings. Additionally, browser policies offer comprehensive management of ChromeOS security settings and advanced configurations.
  • Device Policy: With SureMDM device policy management, organizations can enforce security measures, manage device permissions, define sign-in settings and enrollment access, and ensure compliance with company-wide policies. This feature empowers administrators with centralized control over ChromeOS devices, reducing potential security risks and ensuring uniformity across the fleet.
  • Apps and Extensions Policy: SureMDM allows IT teams to regulate the installation and usage of apps and extensions on ChromeOS devices. Administrators can manage and deploy Chrome Web Store applications across ChromeOS devices efficiently, and define policies to restrict or permit specific applications, ensuring a secure and productive environment while maintaining compatibility with organizational workflows.
  • Blocklist/Allowlist Apps: SureMDM offers the ability to create comprehensive blocklists and allowlists for apps, granting administrators granular control over the software ecosystem. This feature ensures that only authorized applications are installed and used on ChromeOS devices, reducing the risk of malware, unauthorized software, or productivity-draining distractions.

“We are excited to expand our mobile device management capabilities to include full support for ChromeOS,” said Onkar Singh, CEO of 42Gears. “Organizations can now look forward to improved management capabilities, security, and efficiency across ChromeOS devices. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive solution that empowers businesses and educational institutions to harness the power of ChromeOS while ensuring a secure and productive environment for their users.”

For more information about 42Gears Mobile Device Management’s ChromeOS support, please click here.

About 42Gears:

42Gears is a leader in enterprise mobility management, offering cutting-edge solutions that aim to transform the digital workplace. Delivered from the cloud and on-premise, 42Gears products support all major mobile and desktop operating systems, enabling IT and DevOps teams to improve frontline workforce productivity and the efficiency of software development teams. 42Gears products are used by over 18,000 customers across various industries in more than 115 countries, and are available for purchase through a global partner network. For more information, visit https://www.42gears.com