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Doit5 Launches Advertising Content Service using Web AR Technology

– Brand utilizing Gamification as Marketing Tool

– AR Technology Applied on HTML5 based Game Advertisements, Creating New Business Model

SEOUNGNAM, South Korea, Sept. 3, 2020 — Doit5 (CEOs Kihoon Lee, Hansoon Park), a company in the ICT Culture Convergence Center operated by the Ministry of Science and ICT, and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, has revealed that they have launched an advertising service that uses content with web based AR technology.

Doit5 is a startup that specializes in HTML5 based game-type ad content, and it is characterized by its use of the self-developed BXG engine and over 180 types of planned templates to quickly produce games, and by its high efficiency of their ads.

The recently launched service utilizes HTML5 based game references and web AR content produced by Doit5, so the user is able to enjoy the content without having obstacles in the way of device or OS incompatibility, and can actively interact by linking up their messengers and SNS.

From the advertiser’s perspective, it enables ads that are both dynamic and capable of mobile response, and is also more effective compared to existing ad campaigns. This is because the interactive interface raises brand favorability, and raises participation through achievements and sharing. The message the advertiser wants to get to the users goes beyond being a simple game, and the storytelling relays the message more effectively.

CEO Kihoon Lee stated, "Doit5’s game-type ad content has moved away from the existing standardized mobile ads, with various planned templates and designs customized for advertisers," and revealed their future plans saying, "In the future, we want to produce gamification content that is linked with interactive content and equipment, and expand our business."

TCL Reaffirms its Innovative Leadership in Newest Multi-Categories – TV, Audio, Mobile and MDA – at IFA2020

BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2020 — TCL Electronics (1070.HK), one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company with a mission to make life Intelligent with innovative technology, today at IFA 2020 introduced its latest multi-category offerings under the on-going AIxIoT strategy.

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TCL QLED TV, Audio offerings

Apart from X10, the TCL QLED Pro powered by Mini-LED, TCL QLED Android TVs, such as QLED 8K TV X915, EISA winner C815 and the preferred C715, have been available to select global markets.

The Imax Enhanced and 8KA certified QLED 8K TV X915, with dedication to amazing 8K quality in up to 75-inch QLED screen, is equipped with a Pop-up camera that extends interaction from users’ home to that of friends’ through live video chats. 

TCL TS9030 RAY•DANZ soundbar brings home cinema to a new level with its innovative RAY•DANZ technology. With Dolby Atmos, TS9030 delivers an exceptionally immersive experience with powerful wireless subwoofer. TCL also introduces the TS8111 all-in-one Dolby audio Soundbar with dual integrated subwoofers.

TCL NXTPAPER Technology, Tablets and More

TCL’s innovative NXTPAPER display technology paired with a reflective screen to repurpose natural light, making it the world’s first "zero eye strain" display for larger screen surfaces such as tablets. Additionally, TCL has introduced TCL 10 TABMAX and TCL 10 TABMID tablets, being productivity powerhouses designed to help unleash your creative side and enable you to get work done from anywhere.

TCL also launched the 4G connected MOVETIME Family Watch MT43A and True Wireless headphones TCL MOVEAUDIO S200.

Smart Domestic Home Appliances

TCL air conditioner Ocarina and T-Smart will support IoT functionality of TCL Home App and voice control activation using Google home, Alexa and more IoT solutions will soon be available. Their Gentle Breeze functionality allows air to be blown in a more natural, breeze-like fashion.

TCL’s latest smart washing machine X Series will soon integrate smart home connection on TCL Home App. With Wi-Fi control, washing cycles are fully customizable including cycle volume and duration. It’s dual DD (direct drive) motors will generate more power but consumes less energy and avoids noises on every load of washing.

TCL’s newest smart refrigerator C Series takes on new meaning with smart functions such as dual inverter air-cooling system, Power Cool & Power Freeze, AAT negative oxygen ion deodorization and lower noise. It will soon be applied T-home interconnection.

*Product availabilities differ between countries.

About TCL Electronics

TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and leading player in global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it operates in over 160 markets globally. According to Sigmaintell, TCL ranked 2nd in the global TV market in terms of sales volume in 2019. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio and smart home appliances.

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Quectel’s New Generation Smart Modules Certified by Verizon

SHANGHAI, Aug. 31, 2020Quectel Wireless Solutions (603236.SS), the leading global supplier of cellular and GNSS modules, has announced that Verizon has approved its new generation Smart Modules, the SC600T-NA and SC600Y-NA, for operation on Verizon’s 4G LTE network.

The SC600T-NA and SC600Y-NA are industrial grade LTE Cat 6 modules with an operational and certified built-in Android 9.0 OS. The SC600T-NA is based on Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ MSM8953 and the SC600Y-NA adopts Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ SDM450. The former supports Octa-core A53 up to 2.0 GHz, camera 24 MP and video 4K at 30 fps, while the latter supports Octa-core A53 up to 1.8 GHz, camera 21 and video 1080 at 60 fps. Both modules integrate 2 GB LPDDR3 + 16 GB eMMC flash and support WUXGA display.

With powerful engines, the two modules are fully integrated with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi capability and strong multimedia functions include support for dual LCDs and dual touch panels with independent display and operation. The modules can support a maximum of four cameras with two working simultaneously. Quick Charge 3.0 technology can facilitate various smart devices, including vending machines, smart cash registers, smart delivery machines and more.

Designed for North America, both modules work on FDD-LTE bands B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B14/B17/B25/ B26/B66/B71, TDD-LTE band B41 and WCDMA bands B2/B4/B5. In addition, the multi-constellation GNSS receiver is available in both modules, which is ideal for applications that require fast and accurate fixes, such as in-car video streaming and live video devices.

"These two modules for North America have passed another industry milestone. They will enable IoT designers, manufacturers and their customers to utilize the latest and leading LTE network technologies from America’s most awarded network," said Patrick Qian, Chairman and CEO of Quectel. "The new generation Cat 6 smart modules are critical for devices to utilize the processing power whenever needed."

About Quectel

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we create superior cellular and GNSS modules backed by outstanding support and services. Our growing global team of 1800 professionals, the largest in the IoT modules industry worldwide, ensures we are first to market and continue to set the pace of development. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603236.SS), our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT across the globe. For more information, visit www.quectel.comLinkedInFacebook and Twitter

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#1 on the Green500 – Supermicro and Preferred Networks (PFN) Collaborate to Develop the World’s Most Efficient Supercomputer

Deep Learning Supercomputer MN-Core™ Achieves Record 21.11 Gigaflops Performance-Per-Watt Based on Real-World Scientific Application Benchmarks  

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 31, 2020 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today announced that its collaboration with Preferred Networks achieved the ranking for the Green500 semi-annual industry assessment. The MN-3 reached a record 21.11Gigaflops of performance-per-watt on a benchmark run that delivered a total performance of 1.62 Petaflops. This efficiency achievement is 15% higher than the previous Green500 record of 18.404 Gflops/W, which was recorded in June 2018.


"Supermicro was excited to work with PFN on this exceptional system supporting machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) applications and energy efficiency," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "The Green500 international recognition confirms that Supermicro delivers exceptional products – resource-saving, superior design, and high-reliability to the market."

PFN partnered with Supermicro to develop this customized server, which addresses a wide range of applications that require ultra-fast communications. Based in Japan, PFN strives to solve complex problems that utilize deep learning, robotics, and other advanced technologies.

"We are very pleased to have partnered with Supermicro, who worked with us very closely to build MN-3, which was recognized as the world’s most energy-efficiency supercomputer," stated Yusuke Doi, VP of Computing Infrastructure at Preferred Networks. "We can deliver outstanding performance while using a fraction of the power that was previously required for such a large supercomputer."

The PFN solution is based on the Supermicro GPU server that utilizes Intel® Xeon® CPUs, and MN-Core boards developed by Preferred Networks. This advanced system offers up to 6TB of DDR4 memory, and multiple GPUs or accelerators, as well as the interconnects that enable ultra-fast communications between GPUs.

PFN Supercomputer

The PFN supercomputer can serve many users simultaneously. The initial cluster consisted of 48 servers- four interconnect nodes, and five 100GbE switches. There was a total of 2,080 CPU cores, housed in a 7U high rack-mounted unit.

Learn more about the Green500 supercomputer.   

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About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (Nasdaq: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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500.com Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results For the Second Quarter ended June 30, 2020

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 29, 2020 — 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) ("500.com," "the Company," "we," "us," "our company," or "our"), an online sports lottery service provider in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Suspension of Online Sports Lottery Sales in China

All provincial sports lottery administration centers to which the Company provided sports lottery sales services have suspended accepting online purchase orders for lottery products in response to the Notice related to Self-Inspection and Self-Remedy of Unauthorized Online Lottery Sales (the "Self-Inspection Notice"), which was jointly promulgated by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the General Administration of Sports of the People’s Republic of China on January 15, 2015. In response to the Self-Inspection Notice, on April 4, 2015, the Company decided to voluntarily suspend all online lottery sales services. As a result of the provincial sport lottery administration centers’ decision to suspend accepting online lottery orders and the Company’s voluntary suspension of all online sports lottery sales services in China, the Company has not generated any revenue from these services since April 2015.

Temporary Suspension of Operations in Sweden 

The Multi Group ("TMG"), a Malta-based subsidiary of the Company, has temporarily suspended its operations in Sweden as TMG did not complete the renewal of its e-Gaming license before it expired. The Company promptly issued a Current Report on Form 6-K dated January 13, 2020 regarding this situation, and provided an update through another Current Report on Form 6-K dated February 20, 2020. TMG has submitted all the application materials and is in close communication with Sweden’s e-Gaming regulatory authority to complete the renewal process. The Company’s revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 have been, and for the fiscal year of 2020 are expected to be, materially and adversely impacted by the temporary suspension of TMG’s operations in Sweden. Revenue generated by TMG accounted for approximately 89.7% of the Company’s total net revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, of which approximately 61.3% was generated from Sweden.

Internal Investigation Still in Progress

On December 31, 2019, the Company announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") had formed a Special Investigation Committee (the "SIC") to internally investigate alleged illegal money transfers and the role played by consultants following the arrest of one consultant (also a former director of the Company’s subsidiary in Japan) and two former consultants by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. On January 16, 2020, the Company announced that the SIC had retained King & Wood Mallesons LLP ("KWM") as its legal advisor to assist with its internal investigation.

As of today, we understand generally from the SIC that KWM has completed certain investigatory work and the internal investigation is still in progress. The Company currently is unable to determine with certainty what effect (if any) the result of the internal investigation may have on the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. In addition, the Company currently cannot conclude the assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 until the internal investigation is completed.

Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2019

The Company previously filed a Form 12b-25 with the SEC on June 15, 2020 for late filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (the "2019 Annual Report"), pursuant to which the 2019 Annual Report was due to be filed by June 30, 2020. The Company expects to file the 2019 Annual Report (i) upon completion of the previously announced internal investigation being conducted by the SIC of the Company’s Board, with the assistance of KWM, (ii) once the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 are finalized, (iii) the Company has completed the assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, and (iv) Friedman LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, has completed its audit of financial statements and internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.

The Company also reports that on July 1, 2020, the Company received an expected notice from New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") Regulation stating that the Company is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing requirements under the timely filing criteria pursuant to Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual as a result of the Company’s failure to timely file the 2019 Annual Report with the SEC. As required by the notice, (a) a representative of the Company contacted the NYSE on July 1, 2020 to discuss the status of the 2019 Annual Report, and (b) the Company is issuing this press release, disclosing the status of the 2019 Annual Report, noting the delay and the reason for the delay, as mentioned above. The anticipated filing date of the 2019 Annual Report is not known at this time.

NYSE Regulation notified the Company that the NYSE will closely monitor the status of the Company’s late filing and related public disclosures for up to a six-month period from the due date of the 2019 Annual Report. If the Company fails to file its annual report and any subsequent delayed filings within six months from the filing due date, the NYSE may, in its sole discretion, allow the Company’s securities to trade for up to an additional six months depending on specific circumstances, as outlined in Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.

The Company intends to meet the filing deadline of six months period from the filing due date of the 2019 Annual Report, or December 31, 2020.

Purchase of the Remaining 7% Equity Interest of TMG

In connection with our acquisition of a 93% equity interest in TMG in 2017, on April 10, 2020, we entered into a definitive agreement with Helmet Limited, or Helmet, which owned the remaining 7% equity interest (post-acquisition) in TMG, to purchase the remaining 7% equity interest for a consideration of EUR1.9 million. We fully paid this consideration on April 20, 2020, and received the remaining 7% equity interest in TMG on the same date. Since April 2020, we have consolidated into our financial statements the financial and operating results of TMG as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Second Quarter 2020 Highlights

  • Net revenues were RMB3.6 million (US$0.5 million), compared with net revenues of RMB3.1 million for the first quarter of 2020, and net revenues of RMB9.7 million for the second quarter of 2019.
     
  • Operating loss was RMB52.3 million (US$7.4 million), compared with operating loss of RMB36.8 million for the first quarter of 2020, and operating loss of RMB138.3 million for the second quarter of 2019.
     
  • Non-GAAP[1] operating loss was RMB33.7 million (US$4.8 million), compared with non-GAAP operating loss of RMB31.7 million for the first quarter of 2020, and non-GAAP operating loss of RMB60.9 million for the second quarter of 2019.
     
  • Net loss attributable to 500.com was RMB86.3 million (US$12.2 million), compared with net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB36.8 million for the first quarter of 2020, and net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB137.8 million for the second quarter of 2019.
     
  • Non-GAAP net loss attributable to 500.com was RMB34.0 million (US$4.8 million), compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB35.3 million for the first quarter of 2020, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB60.4 million for the second quarter of 2019.
     
  • Basic and diluted losses per ADS were RMB2.01 (US$0.28).
     
  • Non-GAAP basic and diluted losses per ADS were RMB0.79 (US$0.11).

[1] Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of share-based compensation expenses, impairment of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-term investments and deferred tax benefit relating to valuation allowance. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP financial measures are set forth in the table at the end of this release.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues were RMB3.6 million (US$0.5 million) for the second quarter of 2020, representing a decrease of RMB6.1 million or 62.9% from RMB9.7 million for the second quarter of 2019 and a slight increase of RMB0.5 million or 16.1% from RMB3.1 million for the first quarter of 2020. Net revenues during the second quarter of 2020 primarily consisted of RMB3.0 million (EUR0.4 million) in revenue contribution from the Company’s online lottery betting and online casino in Europe through TMG, which accounted for 83.3% of total net revenues. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease of RMB6.6 million resulting from the temporary suspension of operations in Sweden.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were RMB55.1 million (US$7.8 million) for the second quarter of 2020, representing a decrease of RMB37.1 million or 40.2% from RMB92.2 million for the second quarter of 2019, and an increase of RMB11.1 million or 25.2% from RMB44.0 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease of RMB10.9 million in expenses for employees as a result of decrease in headcount, a decrease of RMB6.8 million mainly in amortization associated with acquired intangible assets, a decrease in bad debt provision of RMB5.7 million for receivables, a decrease of RMB4.1 million in rental expenses mainly due to the termination of leases for subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Japan and Hangzhou since the local offices were closed, a decrease of RMB2.9 million in travelling expenses, a decrease of RMB2.0 million in consulting expenses, a decrease of RMB1.6 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees, a decrease of RMB2.2 million in platform service costs for TMG associated with its reduction in online lottery and online casino operations, a decrease of RMB1.0 million in lottery insurance costs, and a decrease of RMB0.7 million in account handling expenses. The sequential increase was mainly due to an increase of RMB13.5 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees, which was partially offset by a decrease of RMB1.9 million in consulting expenses and a decrease of RMB1.5 million in expenses for employees.

Cost of services was RMB4.6 million (US$0.7 million) for the second quarter of 2020, representing a decrease of RMB10.4 million or 69.3% from RMB15.0 million for the second quarter of 2019, and a slight increase of RMB0.6 million or 15.0% from RMB4.0 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease of RMB6.8 million mainly in amortization associated with acquired intangible assets, a decrease of RMB2.2 million in platform service costs for TMG associated with its reduction in online lottery and online casino operations, a decrease of RMB1.0 million in lottery insurance costs, and a decrease of RMB0.7 million in account handling expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses were RMB5.0 million (US$0.7 million) for the second quarter of 2020, representing a decrease of RMB4.6 million or 47.9% from RMB9.6 million for the second quarter of 2019, and an increase of RMB2.0 million or 66.7% from RMB3.0 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease of RMB3.3 million in expenses for employees and a decrease of RMB0.5 million in travelling expenses. The sequential increase was mainly due to an increase of RMB1.7 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees.

General and administrative expenses were RMB35.4 million (US$5.0 million) for the second quarter of 2020, representing a decrease of RMB20.3 million or 36.4% from RMB55.7 million for the second quarter of 2019, and an increase of RMB5.5 million or 18.4% from RMB29.9 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease of RMB6.4 million in expenses for employees, a decrease in bad debt provision of RMB5.7 million for receivables, a decrease of RMB2.8 million in rental expenses, a decrease of RMB2.4 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees, a decrease of RMB2.4 million in travelling expenses, and a decrease of RMB1.8 million in consulting expenses. The sequential increase was mainly due to an increase of RMB8.4 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees, which was partially offset by a decrease of RMB2.0 million in consulting expenses and a decrease of RMB1.1 million in expenses for employees.

Service development expenses were RMB10.1 million (US$1.4 million) for the second quarter of 2020, representing a decrease of RMB1.7 million or 14.4% from RMB11.8 million for the second quarter of 2019, and an increase of RMB3.0 million or 42.3% from RMB7.1 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease of RMB1.3 million in rental expenses and a decrease of RMB1.2 million in expenses for employees, which were partially offset by an increase of RMB0.7 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees. The sequential increase was mainly due to an increase of RMB3.4 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees, which was partially offset by a decrease of RMB0.3 million in expenses for employees.

Impairments of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible assets

The impairments of goodwill and acquired intangible assets were related to the Company’s acquisition of TMG, which were triggered by TMG’s temporary suspension of operations in Sweden.

Impairment of goodwill was RMB57.2 million for the second quarter of 2019. There was no additional impairment of goodwill for the first and second quarters of 2020 as the related goodwill and intangible assets were fully impaired as of December 31, 2019.

Operating Loss

Operating loss was RMB52.3 million (US$7.4 million) for the second quarter of 2020, compared with operating loss of RMB138.3 million for the second quarter of 2019, and operating loss of RMB36.8 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to (i) an impairment provision of RMB57.2 million provided for goodwill during the second quarter of 2019, and there was no such impairment during the second quarter of 2020, and (ii) a decrease of RMB37.1 million in operating expenses due to cost reduction measures implemented by management, which was partially offset by a decrease of RMB6.1 million in revenue. The sequential increase was mainly due to an increase of RMB13.5 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees.

Non-GAAP operating loss was RMB33.7 million (US$4.8 million) for the second quarter of 2020, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of RMB60.9 million for the second quarter of 2019, and non-GAAP operating loss of RMB31.7 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease of RMB37.1 million in Non-GAAP operating expenses due to cost reduction measures implemented by management, which was partially offset by a decrease of RMB6.1 million in revenue.

Net Loss Attributable to 500.com

Net loss attributable to 500.com was RMB86.3 million (US$12.2 million) for the second quarter of 2020, compared with net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB137.8 million for the second quarter of 2019, and net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB36.8 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to (i) an impairment provision of RMB57.2 million provided for goodwill during the second quarter of 2019, there was no such impairment for the second quarter of 2020, and (ii) a decrease of RMB37.1 million in operating expenses due to cost reduction measures implemented by management, which were partially offset by a decrease of RMB6.1 million in revenue and an impairment provision of RMB33.7 million provided for the equity method investment in Loto Interactive Limited ("Loto Interactive", HK: 08198) during the second quarter of 2020, which was calculated based on the last reported sale price on June 30, 2020. The sequential increase was mainly due to (i) an impairment provision of RMB33.7 million provided for long-term investment in Loto Interactive Limited during the second quarter of 2020,  and (ii) an increase of RMB13.5 million in share-based compensation expenses associated with share options granted to the Company’s employees.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to 500.com was RMB34.0 million (US$4.8 million) for the second quarter of 2020, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB60.4 million for the second quarter of 2019, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to 500.com of RMB35.3 million for the first quarter of 2020. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease of RMB37.1 million in Non-GAAP operating expenses due to cost reduction measures implemented by management, which was partially offset by a decrease of RMB6.1 million in revenue.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Time Deposits and Short-term Investments

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB295.5 million (US$41.8 million), restricted cash[2] of RMB4.6 million (US$0.7 million), time deposit[3] of RMB0.2 million and short-term investment[4] of RMB50.0 million (US$7.1 million), compared with cash and cash equivalents of RMB332.9 million, restricted cash of RMB4.6 million, time deposits of RMB0.2 million and short-term investments of RMB30.0 million as of March 31, 2020.

[2] Restricted cash represents: (i) government grants received but pending final clearance; and (ii) deposits in merchant banks yet to be withdrawn.

[3] Time deposit represents deposits in commercial banks with original maturities of greater than three months but less than a year.

[4] Short-term investment represents investments in structured financial products provided by financial institutions in the PRC with an initial maturity of six months.

Prepayments and Other Current Assets

As of June 30, 2020, the balance of prepayment and other current assets was RMB24.9 million (US$3.5 million), compared with RMB33.4 million as of March 31, 2020. The balance as of June 30, 2020 mainly included: (i) the current portion of deferred expenses of RMB4.1 million (US$0.6 million); (ii) receivables from third party payment providers of RMB1.9 million (US$0.3 million); (iii) deposit receivables of RMB0.5 million (US$0.1 million); (iv) receivables of consideration from disposal of subsidiaries of RMB0.5 million (US$0.1 million); (v) deductible value added input tax of RMB12.2 million (US$1.7 million); and (vi) other receivables of RMB5.7 million (US$0.7 million).

Business Outlook

The Company does not expect to issue any earnings forecast until it receives clear instructions as to the resumption date of online sports lottery sales from the Ministry of Finance.

Currency Convenience Translation

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the exchange rate of RMB7.0651 to US$1.00, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board on June 30, 2020, and all translations from Renminbi to Euros were made at the exchange rate of RMB7.7812 to EUR1.00, which was the average of the month-end exchange rates as set forth in the statistical release of State Administration of Foreign Exchange at the end of each month in 2020.

About 500.com Limited

500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) is an online sports lottery service provider in China. The Company offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of online lottery services, information, user tools and virtual community venues to its users. 500.com was among the first companies to provide online lottery services in China, and is one of two entities that have been approved by the Ministry of Finance to provide online lottery sales services on behalf of the China Sports Lottery Administration Center, which is the government authority that is in charge of the issuance and sale of sports lottery products in China.

Safe Harbor Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. 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," "target," "going forward," "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, which are adjusted from results based on U.S. GAAP to exclude share-based compensation expenses in the Company’s consolidated affiliated entities. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP financial measures are set forth in table at the end of this release, which provide more details on the non-GAAP financial measures.

Non-GAAP financial information is provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the historical and current financial performance of the Company’s continuing operations and prospects for the future. Non-GAAP financial information should not be considered a substitute for or superior to U.S. GAAP results. In addition, calculations of this non-GAAP financial information may be different from calculations used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.

For more information, please contact:

500.com Limited
ir@500wan.com

Christensen

In China
Mr. Eric Yuan
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
Email:
Eyuan@christensenir.com

In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

 

 

 

500.com Limited
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares)

December 31,
2019

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2020

RMB

RMB

US$

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

361,220

295,505

41,826

Restricted cash

4,576

4,640

657

Time deposits

23,849

200

28

Short-term investments

50,000

7,077

      Amounts due from related parties

10,401

503

71

Prepayments and other current assets

30,280

24,936

3,529

Total current assets

430,326

375,784

53,188

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net

64,112

49,384

6,990

Intangible assets, net

4,505

3,299

467

Deposits

5,388

5,282

748

Long-term investments

152,954

109,495

15,498

Right-of-use assets

36,607

24,161

3,420

Other non-current assets

1,887

1,664

236

Total non-current assets

265,453

193,285

27,359

TOTAL ASSETS

695,779

569,069

80,547

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Current liabilities:

 Accrued payroll and welfare payable

6,879

3,093

438

 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

51,398

53,684

7,599

 Income tax payable

2,213

545

77

 Operating lease liabilities – current

16,672

16,154

2,286

Total current liabilities

77,162

73,476

10,400

Non-current liabilities:

 Long-term payables

2,965

751

106

 Deferred tax liabilities

59

 Operating lease liabilities – non-current

31,675

21,747

3,078

Total non-current liabilities

34,699

22,498

3,184

TOTAL LIABILITIES

111,861

95,974

13,584

Redeemable noncontrolling interest 

14,849

Shareholders’ Equity:

Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.00005
per share, 700,000,000 shares authorized as of 
December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020;
420,001,792 and 430,014,792 shares issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and
June 30, 2020, respectively

145

149

22

Class B ordinary shares, par value US$0.00005
per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized as of
December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020;
10,000,099 and 99 shares issued

 and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and
June 30, 2020, respectively

6

2

Additional paid-in capital

2,547,293

2,571,064

363,910

Treasury shares

(143,780)

(143,780)

(20,351)

Accumulated deficit

(1,960,692)

(2,083,838)

(294,948)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

141,484

143,200

20,269

Total 500.com Limited shareholders’ equity

584,456

486,797

68,902

Noncontrolling interests

(15,387)

(13,702)

(1,939)

Total shareholders’ equity

569,069

473,095

66,963

TOTAL LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

695,779

569,069

80,547

 

 

 

500.com Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$"),
 except for number of shares, per share (or ADS) data)

 Three Months Ended 

 Six Months Ended 

June 30,
2019

March 31,
2020

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2019

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2020

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

Net Revenues

9,705

3,064

3,648

516

21,340

6,712

950

Operating costs and expenses:

    Cost of services

(15,032)

(3,984)

(4,616)

(653)

(31,100)

(8,600)

(1,217)

    Sales and marketing expenses

(9,567)

(3,042)

(4,998)

(707)

(24,332)

(8,040)

(1,138)

    General and administrative expenses

(55,738)

(29,876)

(35,373)

(5,007)

(121,417)

(65,249)

(9,235)

    Service development expenses

(11,825)

(7,146)

(10,070)

(1,425)

(25,612)

(17,216)

(2,437)

Total operating expenses

(92,162)

(44,048)

(55,057)

(7,792)

(202,461)

(99,105)

(14,027)

    Other operating income 

952

4,091

453

64

4,715

4,544

643

    Government grant

377

169

172

24

3,022

341

48

    Other operating income (expenses)

40

(53)

(1,553)

(220)

(6,720)

(1,606)

(227)

    Impairment of goodwill

(57,218)

(57,218)

Operating loss from continuing operations

(138,306)

(36,777)

(52,337)

(7,408)

(237,322)

(89,114)

(12,613)

    Other income (expenses), net

1

(375)

1,116

158

389

741

105

    Interest income

3,427

2,391

2,554

361

7,117

4,945

700

    Loss from equity method investments

(6,568)

(5,211)

(2,769)

(392)

(6,911)

(7,980)

(1,129)

    Impairment of long-term investments

(33,706)

(4,771)

(33,706)

(4,771)

Loss before income tax

(141,446)

(39,972)

(85,142)

(12,052)

(236,727)

(125,114)

(17,708)

    Income tax benefit

342

3,593

60

8

440

3,653

517

Net loss from continuing operations

(141,104)

(36,379)

(85,082)

(12,044)

(236,287)

(121,461)

(17,191)

Net loss

(141,104)

(36,379)

(85,082)

(12,044)

(236,287)

(121,461)

(17,191)

    Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest and Redeemable noncontrollling interest
from continuing operations

(3,306)

449

1,236

175

(3,554)

1,685

238

    Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(3,306)

449

1,236

175

(3,554)

1,685

238

Net loss attributable to 500.com Limited

(137,798)

(36,828)

(86,318)

(12,219)

(232,733)

(123,146)

(17,429)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    Changes in unrealized (loss) gain

(2,409)

436

62

(1,973)

(279)

    Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

7,835

4,104

(415)

(59)

(1,010)

3,689

522

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

7,835

1,695

21

3

(1,010)

1,716

243

Comprehensive loss

(133,269)

(34,684)

(85,061)

(12,041)

(237,297)

(119,745)

(16,948)

    Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests and Redeemable noncontrolling
interest

(3,306)

449

1,236

175

(3,554)

1,685

238

Comprehensive loss attributable to 500.com Limited

(129,963)

(35,133)

(86,297)

(12,216)

(233,743)

(121,430)

(17,186)

Weighted average number of  Class A and Class B ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

428,561,237

430,002,155

430,009,704

430,009,704

427,202,484

430,005,930

430,005,930

Diluted

428,561,237

430,002,155

430,009,704

430,009,704

427,202,484

430,005,930

430,005,930

Losses per share attributable to 500.com Limited-Basic and Diluted

    Net loss 

(0.32)

(0.09)

(0.20)

(0.03)

(0.54)

(0.29)

(0.04)

Losses per ADS* attributable to 500.com Limited-Basic and Diluted

    Net loss 

(3.22)

(0.86)

(2.01)

(0.28)

(5.45)

(2.86)

(0.41)

* American Depositary Shares, which are traded on the NYSE. Each ADS represents ten Class A ordinary
shares of the Company.

Numerator adjustment for net loss attributable to 500.com Limited

 

 

 

500.com Limited
Reconciliation of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$"),
except for number of shares, per share (or ADS) data)

 Three Months Ended 

 Six Months Ended 

June 30,
2019

March 31,
2020

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2019

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2020

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

 Unaudited 

Operating loss from continuing operations

(138,306)

(36,777)

(52,337)

(7,408)

(237,322)

(89,114)

(12,613)

    Adjustment for share-based compensation expenses

20,203

5,103

18,649

2,640

48,919

23,752

3,362

    Adjustment for impairment of goodwill

57,218

57,218

Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations (non-GAAP)

(60,885)

(31,674)

(33,688)

(4,768)

(131,185)

(65,362)

(9,251)

Net loss attributable to 500.com Limited

(137,798)

(36,828)

(86,318)

(12,219)

(232,733)

(123,146)

(17,429)

    Adjustment for share-based compensation expenses

20,203

5,103

18,649

2,640

48,919

23,752

3,362

    Adjustment for impairment of goodwill

57,218

57,218

    Adjustment for Impairment of long-term investments

33,706

4,771

33,706

4,771

    Adjustment for deferred tax benefit relating to valuation allowance

(3,599)

(60)

(8)

(3,659)

(518)

Adjusted net loss attributable to 500.com Limited (non-GAAP) 

(60,377)

(35,324)

(34,023)

(4,816)

(126,596)

(69,347)

(9,814)

Weighted average number of  Class A and Class B ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

428,561,237

430,002,155

430,009,704

430,009,704

427,202,484

430,005,930

430,005,930

Diluted

428,561,237

430,002,155

430,009,704

430,009,704

427,202,484

430,005,930

430,005,930

Losses per share attributable to 500.com Limited (non-GAAP)-Basic and diluted

    Net loss (non-GAAP)

(0.14)

(0.08)

(0.08)

(0.01)

(0.30)

(0.16)

(0.02)

Losses per  ADS* attributable to 500.com Limited (non-GAAP)-Basic and diluted

    Net loss (non-GAAP)

(1.41)

(0.82)

(0.79)

(0.11)

(2.96)

(1.61)

(0.23)

* American Depositary Shares, which are traded on the NYSE. Each ADS represents ten Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

Numerator adjustment for net loss attributable to 500.com Limited

 

 

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Snack Video with Cassandra Lee Participated in Keluarga Asuh by Kitabisa.com and Marked the Start of Harvest Independence Program

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 28, 2020The Covid-19 pandemic has put the world in a crisis, especially in Indonesia and most importantly in Jakarta as its capital. Many families were affected because of this disease not only in their health but also economically, creating a decrease of activity and employment in the business sector and workers losing their jobs. Government suggestions for social distancing to avoid the spread of the virus also create a big impact on society. Looking at this situation Snack Video held a donation in accordance with the Harvest Independence program, to provide daily needs food in order to help informal workers who are affected economically due to Covid-19. This program is done together with Cassandra Lee and collaborated with Kitabisa.com by tapping in with the Keluarga Asuh program in Jakarta.

SNACK VIDEO WITH CASSANDRA LEE PARTICIPATED IN KELUARGA ASUH BY KITABISA.COM AND MARKED THE START OF HARVEST INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
SNACK VIDEO WITH CASSANDRA LEE PARTICIPATED IN KELUARGA ASUH BY KITABISA.COM AND MARKED THE START OF HARVEST INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM

"On August 13th, our Indonesia team together with Cassandra Lee had the opportunity to hold our first phase of donation with the Keluarga Asuh by Kitabisa.com program. The donation was located in Koja, North Jakarta. We hope this program can ease the informal workers who have difficulties in providing their daily needs. Totals of 100 boxes have been given specifically to elders, freelancers, and others who poorly need assistance due to this pandemic", said Yumi as Head of Global Operations of Snack Video

Snack Video collaboration with Keluarga Asuh program by Kitabisa.com is donating donations for the procurement of essential daily needs such as rice, oil, sugar, canned food, instant noodles, and soy sauce. The program focuses on giving to the informal families who are severely affected by this pandemic. They are the ones who have low income and are difficult to provide for themselves. This is the first time Snack Video facilitates such a program in Indonesia. The donation marked the beginning of Snack Video’s biggest program to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day, which is "Harvest Independence Program". It will also last until the campaign ends at the end of August 2020.

"I’m very happy to participate with Snack Video and directly give donations to families in need. Looking at the difficult situation that we’re facing right now, I’m very thankful that we can still help each other and still spread happiness. I’m very grateful for Snack Video and Kitabisa.com who invited me to participate in Harvest Independence and Keluarga Asuh program", said Cassandra Lee.

Harvest Independence Program

Harvest Independence is Snack Video’s second-biggest program as part of their mission to make its platform an online star stage and to celebrate Indonesia’s 75th Independence Day. This program has been running since August 11 2020.

The program invites Snack users or usually called Snackers to collect as many "kerupuk"as possible. Kerupuk competition is one of the celebrations that are usually held on Independence Day. Thus, Kerupuk became the symbol for the Harvest Independence program.

Here are the easy rules for you to join, just by watching, sharing, and commenting the video on the trending page also uploads original video content with the available hashtag. All these steps above can be done by Snackers with a limit of 1 phase for only 5 times/day. Snack Video also prepared 100,000 exclusive hampers for users who collected kerupuk reaches 100 pcs, then the user can exchange for special hampers.

This program runs until August 27th 2020 in hope that Snackers can collect as many kerupuk every day and win the prizes which are; 2 Yamaha Lexi VVA motorbike, 5 smartphones, 200 gifts vouchers and 1000 special prizes. Later on, Snack Video officials will directly contact the winner via the application. Interestingly, Snack Video is available both in Google Play Store and App Store. Download the Snack Video now and collect the kerupuk!

About Snack Video

Snack Video is a popular application that offers short video content. After receiving very high enthusiasm from Android users, recently Snack Video is also available in the App Store for iOs users.

Besides being able to produce creative short videos, Snack Video also provides flexibility for users to find various videos that are very exciting. Enjoy various types of interesting content such as entertainment, comedy, news, fashion, and games. Using Snack Video is very easy, users only need to watch and enjoy existing videos, engage with what you like and skip if you don’t like. The latest technology for Snack Video will learn what users are interested in and provide you with thousands of short videos that have been personalized just for you.

This application can make its users meet and join with all of the trending stars from around the world and even become the stars. Each user can upload their original videos, like other people’s videos, and added other video creators to their friends list.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwai.bulldog&hl=en_US
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snack_video_indonesia/  
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0TKePWwbxN5Zd0gxeykXw  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Snackvideoindonesia

media_enquiries@snackvideo.com 

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LIZHI INC. Receives Recognition for being an Innovative Media and Entertainment Platform

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 28, 2020 — LIZHI INC. ("LIZHI", "the Company" or the "LIZHI App") (NASDAQ: LIZI), a leading online UGC audio community and interactive audio entertainment platform in China was recognized as an Innovative Media and Entertainment Platform in 2020 at the Global Future Technologies Conference 2020 hosted by iMedia Research, a world-leading mobile Internet third-party data mining and analysis institution. 

The recognition followed the announcement of LIZHI’s financial performance for the second quarter of 2020, further underscoring the Company’s achievements bolstered by its technological innovation and audio-centric strategy. According to the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, LIZHI’s net revenue grew by 56% year-on-year to RMB350 million, while average mobile monthly active users increased to 55.9 million, a 29% growth compared to the same period last year. 

Fuel Creativity with Technological Innovation

Since 2013, LIZHI has been driven by its unswerving commitment to building an immersive audio-centric UGC community where users from all walks of life can showcase their talent through voice. Technology is an essential focus of LIZHI through which the Company can create easy-to-use and intuitive creation tools for content creators to produce high-quality podcasts. The audio recording and editing functions of the LIZHI app feature audio-mixing and noise reduction, background music and special sound effects. 

Powering up the platform with the latest functions, LIZHI seeks to maximize accessibility for new users to set up channels and empower experienced content creators to bring more immersive audio experience to the community. In 2016, audio live-streaming was made available on LIZHI which unlocked a new way for content creators to engage users and reach a wider audience.

LIZHI has applied AI technology with advanced algorithm to content distribution and creation to help the medium to long-tail content creators to expand audience base. On top of it, big data analytical tools across LIZHI App also allows content creators to understand audience preferences.

Uphold Content Creators to Build up a Virtuous Community Ecosystem

LIZHI also seeks to strengthen content ecosystem by upholding content creators with various supportive programs and activities. As a result, the number of monthly active content creators has reached 6.15 million in the second quarter of 2020. Podcasts uploaded on LIZHI App have exceeded 215 million which brought the monthly average total interactions to 3.1 billion.

"In this quarter, we’ve further grew exclusive content creator base in order to enhance premium content offerings on our platform. We are dedicated to growing our platform for all kinds of talent creators to showcase their voice talent, grow their audience, and consequently achieve considerable income," said Marco, Founder and CEO of LIZHI.

Rooted in creativity, the platform has seen numerous successful stories from content creators. Datong, a former staff of petrol station, has now become a talk show performer with over 310,000 followers. His success on LIZHI inspires him to establish a media company, help over 1,000 audio creators who dream of using their voices and creativity to spark inspirational careers.

In the second quarter, LIZHI continues to explore innovative commercialization models by launching of interactive and engaging activities to attract Gen Z users and has driven solid growth in paying user base. LIZHI manages to strengthen fan-based membership programs across its podcast and audio entertainment segments, further expanding user’s payment scenarios.

Looking forward, LIZHI will continue to expand its diversified UGC content library, attract, and cultivate more high-quality content creators, and build a highly interactive community that covers diversified features including social networking and audio entertainment. 

About LIZHI INC.

LIZHI INC. is a leading online UGC audio community and interactive audio entertainment platform in China, with a mission to enable everyone to showcase vocal talent. The Company is aiming to bring people closer together through voices. 

Since launching LIZHI APP in 2013, LIZHI has cultivated a vibrant and growing community encouraging audio content creation and sharing. Now LIZHI is an audio wonderland offering a wide range of podcasts and audio, social entertainment products and features, including live audio streaming and various interactive audio products, empowering users to enjoy an immersive and diversified entertainment experience through audio. 

SIMCom Has Invested over RMB 500 Million in 5G and Is Expected to Launch R16 Standard Modules Next Year

SHANGHAI, Aug. 28, 2020 — The 5G era will see a smart world where everything is truly connected. Modules are extremely important as they connect upstream standard chips and downstream highly fragmented vertical applications. Luo Xiaoyan, the vice president of SIMCom, shared his opinion.

SIMCom 5G modules
SIMCom 5G modules

With Heavy Demand for 5G Modules, Lots of Orders Will Be Ready for Delivery

Luo Xiaoyan shared: In 2020, the market capacity of 5G IoT terminals will reach about 5 million. Generally, communication modules are needed for non-mobile cellular IoT terminals to get connected. The freezing of R16 standard means the official completion of 5G’s first evolution. Applications including automatic drive and industrial IoT will be achieved sooner, further realizing customers’ imagination on 5G.

"SIMCom is actively planning for the R16 standard modules and are expected to be launched next year." Luo Xiaoyan predicted optimistically, "There is heavy demand for 5G modules. We have lots of orders ready for delivery."

Despite a bright market future, the research and development of 5G modules in the initial commercial stage will still face many challenges.

"Due to multiple frequency bands, the research and development of 5G modules face challenges mainly from RF performance and heat dissipation. We need to make breakthroughs with technological development and innovation." Luo Xiaoyan said, "5G R&D investments are mostly made in researchers, developers, new tools and equipment. Currently, SIMCom has invested over RMB 500 Million in 5G R&D."

In addition, the price of 5G modules is relatively high. Customers in the industry are in urgent need of lower-priced 5G modules to reduce costs and facilitate large-scale deployment. In Luo Xiaoyan’s view, the price of modules is strongly related to the quantity of modules. As 5G applications become increasingly widespread and the quantity of 5G modules grows, the price of modules will gradually decrease. Meanwhile, SIMCom is also actively reducing costs by using more cost-effective components to reduce the cost of 5G modules. Meanwhile, SIMCom is deploying the China Core Project. It’s currently negotiating 5G module partnership with a number of chip manufacturers.

About SIMCom

SIMCom Wireless Solutions Limited is a global leader in the cellular module space and fully committed to provide LPWA, 4G, Smart Modules, C-V2X, 5G modules around the world.

For more information, please visit www.simcom.comLinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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HKBN Launches Samsung Galaxy Note20 Series Offers Save Up to HK$1,200 when Subscribing HKBN Broadband or Mobile Service Plans Online


HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2020 — HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group") is empowering customers with exciting offers for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series. Customers can now save up to HK$1,200* off their Samsung Galaxy Note20 series handset purchase and get Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds (value at HK$1,498) for free# when they subscribe to or renew a designated home broadband or mobile service plan through HKBN website (www.hkbn.net/en/Samsung). Existing HKBN customers can also enjoy attractive handset deals with a total of HK$500 discount and e-coupons*.

 

HKBN Launches Samsung Galaxy Note20 Series Offers Save Up to HK$1,200 when Subscribing HKBN Broadband or Mobile Service Plans Online
HKBN Launches Samsung Galaxy Note20 Series Offers Save Up to HK$1,200 when Subscribing HKBN Broadband or Mobile Service Plans Online

Built for efficiency, Samsung’s latest flagship handsets Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra let users have more time to stay connected with the people they love. The upgraded S Pen of the Galaxy Note20 series features unprecedented high sensitivity and extremely low latency, making the refined brush write like on real paper. With professional-grade cameras and a cinematic display, as well as new matte finish and elegant colours, the Galaxy Note20 series is a leading technology device that integrates work, entertainment and fashion.

Besides the above online subscription and renewal offers, starting today existing HKBN residential customers can also enjoy an HK$200 instant discount, HK$300 myHKBNmall e-coupon* and free Galaxy Buds Live Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds# when they purchase a standalone Samsung Galaxy Note20 series handset at designated HKBN shops, AT+ or https://myhkbnmall.hkbn.net/?lang=en. Additionally, customers paying with the Home+ credit card can enjoy 10% cash rebate on purchases at Hong Kong Broadband Network, myHKBNmall, Home+, Hung Fook Tong and big big shop^ by 31 October 2020.

For more details, please visit HKBN website (www.hkbn.net/en/Samsung). Special Galaxy Note20 series offers are also available for HKBN Enterprise Solutions customers. Please call the hotline 128 1111 for details.

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About HKBN Group

HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group"), headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, mainland China and Macau, is a leading integrated telecom and technology solutions provider. HKBN’s Core Purpose is to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live". The Group is managed by around 990 of Co-Owners (majority of supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who have skin-in-the-game through investing their family savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 1310) or investing a portion of their salary towards a common KPI for the beyond-Hong Kong business of the Group. HKBN operates through three core brands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, HKBN Enterprise Solutions and HKBN JOS. The Group offers a comprehensive range of solutions that include broadband, data connectivity, managed Wi-Fi, integrated cloud solutions, information security, mobile, voice communications, digital solutions, IoT, big data, enterprise applications, data centre facilities, business continuity services, system integration that cumulative to our one-stop-shop offering of Transformation as a Service (TaaS) and OTT entertainment. HKBN’s tri-carrier fibre infrastructure in Hong Kong covers about 2.4 million residential homes and 7,300 commercial buildings and facilities. For more information about HKBN, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

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Yiwugo Signed a Digital Strategic Cooperation with AfriChina Projects Limited


YIWU, China, Aug. 27, 2020 — Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, which is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world, and AfriChina Projects Limited have signed a digital cooperation agreement. Yiwugo hopes to provide better localized and quality services to overseas buyers through the cooperation, while AfriChina Projects aims to enable local buyers access to quality merchants and products from Yiwu.

AfriChina Projects is currently owner of a digital trading platform for Nigerian buyers. During the cooperation, Yiwugo will provide information about its products and shops to this online platform to help Nigerian buyers purchase commodities from Yiwu’s suppliers. In this way, most of the challenges of doing business between Nigeria and China (e.g. providing more convenient and localized services, building trust between Nigerian buyers and Chinese suppliers on the digital platform, etc.) can be addressed in order to facilitate the seamless free flow of goods.

In recent years, the economic and trade cooperation between China and Nigeria has been on a fast track, with bilateral trade between China and Nigeria reaching $19.27 billion in 2019, up 26.3 percent from the previous year, making Nigeria No. 1 among China’s top 40 trading partners in terms of growth rate. Nigeria has been paying close attention to China’s "Belt and Road Initiative" and has been strengthening its cooperation with China through it. Yiwu is one of the major cities of international trade along the "Belt and Road" and one of the largest export bases in China, with its small commodities are exported to 219 countries and regions around the world. In the context of the current global COVID-19 outbreak, digital international trade is undoubtedly the best choice.

Currently, Yiwugo has signed agreements on digital strategic cooperation with partners from more than ten countries and regions including Russia, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Chile, Malaysia, Indonesia, to achieve win-win cooperation. Overseas partners provide local buyers with convenient and localized services by accessing the information of shops and products on the Yiwugo platform. By this way, Yiwugo strives to open up global digital trade channels for small commodities of Yiwu.