SHANGHAI, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At Auto Shanghai 2025, HONGQI proudly unveiled its strategic vision, focused on the creation of the “Shared-Value Mobility Union.” By harnessing the combined strengths of its three core technology platforms—”Tiangong” pure electric, “Honghu” hybrid, and “Jiuzhang” intelligent—HONGQI reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to its brand DNA: A: Safety, Intelligence, Green, Health, and Taste. Every HONGQI vehicle is crafted to embody its owner‘s aspirations, while contributing to the creation of a brand-new “win-win“ ecosystem.

Following this, the highlight of the event was the debut of two new models based on the “Tiangong” pure electric platform: the EH5 sedan and the EHS5 SUV. Both models are designed for younger, dynamic lifestyles, featuring sleek, compact proportions that ensure easy driving in both urban and suburban environments. The clean front EV nose design of both cars eliminates the need for traditional combustion grille bar decorations, while still retaining the signature HONGQI red stripe, making them easily recognizable to our global audience. Integrated with the DeepSeek-LLM, they deliver an adaptive and intelligent user experience.

Adding to the excitement, HONGQI also unveiled its first luxury off-road SUV, showcasing the brand’s commitment to innovation in diverse mobility solutions. At the same time, HONGQI launched the Off-Road Ecosystem Co-Creation Plan, inviting collaboration from global modification companies, designers, and off-road enthusiasts to jointly create a new off-road ecosystem.

HONGQI also introduced the GUOYA model from its Golden Sunflower sub-brand, a flagship luxury vehicle that combines exceptional craftsmanship with advanced technology. GUOYA emphasizes both superior performance and refined luxury, marking a major milestone in HONGQI’s evolution from “Oriental Luxury” to “World’s New Luxury.”

Since launching its international expansion in 2020, HONGQI has established a presence in 43 countries and regions, with overseas sales doubling for four consecutive years and achieving a compound annual growth rate of 151%. This success is rooted in HONGQI’s full commitment to embracing the core Chinese traditional value of “Regard all creations with harmony,” focusing on accelerating technological inclusivity, deeply engaging with local communities, and promoting local industrial development. Looking ahead, HONGQI plans to build five major base clusters across Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America. By 2030, HONGQI expects its overseas production capacity to exceed 200,000 units, while creating over 20,000 jobs globally.

Just like Shanghai, which resonates with the rhythm of the world through its openness and innovation, HONGQI’s vision is to create a new symbol of  “mutual growth, co-create, win-win” . With a steadfast commitment to long-term growth, HONGQI will continue to craft exceptional vehicles, build a world-class luxury brand, and drive forward with Chinese wisdom.

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Marking 10 years with exclusive initiatives throughout the year

SYDNEY, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VT Markets, a leading multi-asset brokerage, is proud to celebrate its 10th year in the industry. Over the past decade, VT Markets has redefined the landscape of trading to deliver unmatched value to its customers. Looking to the future, VT Markets embraces the theme “Into Tomorrow,” symbolizing our commitment to the next stage of growth and transformation.

A Decade of Evolution and Growth

Since its inception, VT Markets is driven by a clear vision: to innovate and transform the way people trade. From the pioneering of cutting-edge trading technology to the expansion into global markets, VT Markets has always stayed ahead of the curve. The past decade has been a story of transformation—each milestone has played a pivotal role in shaping the company into its success today.

Into Tomorrow, Together

Looking ahead, VT Markets is driven by a renewed sense of purpose. The theme “Into Tomorrow” symbolizes a journey toward the future and a commitment to navigating it with boldness, continually innovating, and reimagining what is possible. Over the next 2-3 years, VT Markets is poised for remarkable growth, with plans to expand its global reach, launch new cutting-edge products, and establish its foothold in emerging markets. The company is determined to explore uncharted territories, set new standards, and reshape the trading landscape, all while remaining true to its commitment to delivering exceptional value to its clients and partners.

“As VT Markets celebrates a decade of growth, we take pride in the foundation we’ve built—one rooted in innovation, trust, and a shared vision to transform the trading experience. This anniversary is a powerful reminder of our commitment to not only evolve as a brand, but to continuously set new benchmarks in the industry. Moving forward, we’re focused on expanding our impact, forging new paths, and delivering exceptional value for our clients and partners around the world.”

– Dandelyn Koh, Global Brand and PR Lead, VT Markets

Celebrating with Exclusive Initiatives

VT Markets first unveiled its 10th anniversary festivities to clients and partners during its Gala Dinner, ” A Billionaire’s Odyssey”, held in Bangkok, Thailand. To commemorate this monumental year, VT Markets will be launching a series of exciting initiatives throughout the year that will engage, inspire, and commemorate.

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• Global Trading Competition: An exciting trading competition inviting traders from around the world to showcase their skills and compete for incredible prizes, reinforcing VT Markets’ commitment to empowering traders at every level.
• Limited-Edition Merchandise: Exclusive line-up of collectibles to celebrate with our community
• Branded Content and Promotions: Attractive promotions, and exclusive offers for our community to celebrate the customers who have made this journey possible.
• Commemorative Video: A tribute to VT Markets’ journey, showcasing key milestones and transformations.

These exciting launches will unfold progressively throughout the year, and details of each will be unveiled on vt10.com and VT Markets’ social media channels.

A Call to the Future

As VT Markets looks ahead, our way forward is of bold ambition, exploration, and innovation. Together, VT Markets will continue to push boundaries, reimagine possibilities, and create new opportunities for everyone it works with. Join us as we step boldly “Into Tomorrow.”

About VT Markets

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with a presence in over 160 countries as of today. It has earned numerous international accolades including Best Online Trading and Fastest Growing Broker. In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets offers comprehensive access to over 1,000 financial instruments and clients benefit from a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile application.

For more information, please visit the official VT Markets website or email us at info@vtmarkets.com. Alternatively, follow VT Markets on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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The Licensing Executives Society International presents a Gold Medal to Ocean Tomo Co-founder James E. Malackowski.

SINGAPORE and JERICHO, N.Y., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — J.S. Held announces that the Licensing Executives Society International (LES) has recognized intellectual property expert James E. Malackowski with its highest honor in the business of intellectual property – the LES Gold Medal. Mr. Malackowski was presented with the LES Gold Medal for his exceptional contribution to LESI and the licensing profession during the 2025 LES International Annual Conference in Singapore. He is only the 31st recipient of the LES Gold Medal, first awarded in 1971.

Notably, Mr. Malackowski joins only six others who have received the LES Gold Medal and inclusion in the IP Hall of Fame, a combination generally regarded as the ultimate recognition in the IP services industry. Mr. Malackowski was inducted as the 87th member of the IP Hall of Fame in 2022. 

Others who have been similarly recognized with both such awards are Dudley B. Smith who was instrumental in forming the Licensing Executives Society; Heinz Goddar who is widely regarded as a global IP luminary dedicating his career to advancing the understanding of IP across academia, research, governmental, and commercial enterprises; Thierry Sueur who helped shape IP policy in his role at the International Chamber of Commerce as well as his work as chairman of the IP Committee of the French business federation MEDEF and vice chairman of the board of the French Patent Office; Francis Gurry as the former Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); Randall R. Rader as former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and, Hon. Pauline Newman who was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1984. 

Mr. Malackowski’s latest award follows annual recognition since 2007 by leading industry publications. He has been included as one of the ‘World’s Leading IP Strategists’; listed among “50 Under 45” by IP Law & Business™; included in the National Law Journal’s inaugural list of 50 Intellectual Property Trailblazers & Pioneers; named as one of “The Most Influential People in IP” by Managing Intellectual Property™; selected as 1 of 50 individuals, companies, and institutions that framed the first 50 issues of IAM Magazine; and noted as 1 of 60 leading global Economics Expert Witnesses by the same publication. In 2011, Mr. Malackowski was selected by the World Economic Forum as one of less than twenty members of the Network of Global Agenda Councils to focus on questions of IP policy. In 2013, he was inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame by the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration.

Mr. Malackowski is widely known for his work to develop a more efficient and transparent market for IP rights, including oversight for the Ocean Tomo 300® Patent Index, the first large-scale public auction for patents, the framework for the Intellectual Property Exchange International, and the current online market for patent sales—OceanTomoBidAsk.com. Mr. Malackowski has led the publication of the Ocean Tomo Intangible Asset Market Value® study for more than twenty years documenting the transition of global markets from tangible assets to intangible assets driven. Malackowski’s firm continues to update this study, which has been downloaded and cited by third parties on more than 150,000 occasions.

Mr. Malackowski has focused his not-for-profit efforts with organizations leveraging science and innovation to benefit children and students, including those in less developed countries. He served for more than twenty years as a Trustee or Director of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc., an organization providing summer enrichment programs for more than 100,000 students annually. For more than ten years, Mr. Malackowski served as a Director of Chicago’s Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute, advancing the organization’s agenda to measure and report the impact of its pediatric research.

Mr. Malackowski is a frequent speaker on emerging technology markets and related financial measures. He has addressed mass media audiences, including Bloomberg Morning Call, Bloomberg Evening Market Pulse, Bloomberg Final Word, CNBC Closing Bell, CNBC On the Money, CNBC Street Signs, CNBC World Wide Exchange, CBS News Radio, and Fox Business National Television, as well as other recognized news-based internet video channels.

As an inventor, Mr. Malackowski has twenty issued U.S. patents. He is a frequent instructor for graduate studies on IP management and markets and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame, majoring in accountancy and philosophy. He is a Certified Licensing Professional and a Registered Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois.

About Ocean Tomo

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Ocean Tomo provides Expert Opinion, Management Consulting, Advisory, and Specialty Technical Services focused on matters involving intellectual property (IP) and other intangible assets. Practice offerings address economic damage calculations and testimony; business licensing strategy and contract interpretation; patent-focused business intelligence; portfolio development strategy; litigation support; trade secret reasonable measures; asset and business valuation; strategy and risk management consulting; merger and acquisition advisory; debt and equity private placement; and IP brokerage.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90% of the NAIC top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

Verdantix, in their Green Quadrant: Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services (2025) report, benchmarks 15 of the most prominent enterprise risk management (ERM) advisors, identifying global consulting firm J.S. Held among the leading companies based on capabilities and momentum.

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC, or Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights reserved.

Kristi L. Stathis | Global Public Relations | +1 786 833 4864 | Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com

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