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Oriental Pearl and Shanghai Tower, together with towers around the world, light up in red in celebration of the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake
and its selection into UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2025 – Shanghai extends an invitation to landmarks and towers from cities across four continents to light up in red and celebrate the first Spring Festival as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. The Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, two of Shanghai’s iconic landmarks, is teaming up with members of World Federation of Great Towers (WFGT) and Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), including Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Empire State Building in New York, Tokyo Tower, Willis Tower in Chicago, Reunion Tower in Dallas, Vancouver Lookout, Torre Glories in Spain and SkyTower in Bucharest. Together, they will celebrate the first Spring Festival after its inclusion in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list by lighting up in red and sending Chinese New Year greetings.
On the eve of the Spring Festival, Shanghai’s iconic Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, the third tallest building in the world, took the lead in lighting up in festive red and shared the cheerful atmosphere with people around the world.
At the same time, the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has launched a Spring Festival-themed light show, projecting the beautiful color of Chinese red onto its buildings, as part of its Chinese New Year celebrations that will last till the Lantern Festival on February 12. Also, multiple towers in Asian cities will soon follow up. In Dubai, UAE, the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa tower will also light up in red, as tourists from around the globe gather at its foot to usher in the Year of the Snake. In Tokyo, Japan, as the clock counts down towards the Chinese New Year and the Tokyo Tower puts on a red coat, 2,025 balloons with the images of China’s giant pandas and Japanese anime characters will be released into the sky, carrying the wonderful wishes of the Chinese and Japanese people.
In the American continent, on January 29 local time in the US and the first day of the Chinese New Year, the Empire State Building in New York will appear in a dazzling red. In addition, the third tallest building in North America, the Willis Tower in Chicago, the Reunion Tower in Dallas, Texas will also light up in red during the Spring Festival. Further north, Canada is joining in as well. The red lights on the Vancouver Lookout will bring a special Spring Festival vibe to the Chinese people in Canada.
In Oceania, the city of Sydney will host a number of celebrations for the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake.
In Europe, landmarks of a number of cities will also take part in the wonderfully red Spring Festival celebrations. In the Romanian capital of Bucharest, the emblematic SkyTower will turn into a red fairy. Several Spring Festival celebrations will also be held in the city to introduce traditional Chinese Spring Festival culture to the local people. In Barcelona, Spain, the Torre Glories, the most outstanding building of the city’s skyline, will light up in red and illuminate the city’s nightly sky. The Chinese community in Spain will also hold Spring Festival events bustling with joy and celebration, to welcome the arrival of the Chinese New Year together with the locals.
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UU Wallet Secures U.S. MSB License, Embarking on a New Chapter of Global Compliance with Security at Its Core
Security and Compliance: Driving Global Strategy
The U.S. MSB license, issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Department of the Treasury, is a critical entry requirement for international financial institutions to provide monetary services. Passing the license audit indicates that UU Wallet has met stringent U.S. regulatory standards in areas such as anti-money laundering (AML), risk control systems, and user asset protection.
Since its establishment in 2023, UU Wallet has rapidly grown into a Web3 payment ecosystem covering over 160 countries and regions, thanks to its technological innovation and commitment to security. With a team of over 100 professionals, UU Wallet focuses on four core businesses: digital currency and fiat exchange, prepaid cards, enterprise wallet services, and Web3 wealth management. Its daily transaction volume has surpassed $20 million.
Four Core Features Redefining Secure Payment Experiences
Instant Fiat Exchange, Secure and Frictionless
UU Wallet supports instant conversions between mainstream fiat currencies such as the Philippine Peso (PHP), South Korean Won (KRW), Japanese Yen (JPY), US Dollar (USD), Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), and Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), and digital currencies. Utilizing intelligent routing and multi-signature cold wallet technology, users can complete cross-border fund transfers within 5 seconds, with end-to-end data encryption and a zero-risk incident record.
Global Prepaid Cards: USDT Real-Time Circulation, Balancing KYC Efficiency and Security
Users can instantly recharge prepaid cards with USDT, which are accepted in over 160 countries and regions for both online and offline purchases. The platform supports both virtual and physical cards, as well as B2B client integration. UU Wallet’s unique “tiered KYC” mechanism allows basic consumption scenarios to complete identity verification in just 3 minutes, while larger transactions are secured through dynamic facial recognition and blockchain address tracking, striking a balance between convenience and security.
Enterprise Wallet Services: Comprehensive Fund Protection
For Web3 enterprises, UU Wallet offers payment and fund management solutions covering 50+ public chains and 10,000+ tokens. Through secure multi-party computation (MPC) technology, real-time risk warning systems, and monthly third-party audits, UU Wallet ensures transparent and traceable fund flows, mitigating risks of operational errors and hacker attacks.
Web3 Asset Wealth Management: Balancing Returns and Risk Control
The platform provides a variety of value-added services, including flexible staking, structured products, and compliant stablecoin wealth management. All products are executed automatically via smart contracts, with code security verified by top-tier auditing firms. Historical annualized returns range from 3% to 15%, ensuring users’ assets grow steadily and securely.
“Security is the lifeline of financial services,” said a UU Wallet spokesperson. “With the MSB license, we will accelerate collaboration with global regulators and traditional financial institutions, driving deeper integration of Web3 payments with mainstream economic systems.”
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About UU Wallet
UU Wallet is a security-focused Web3 payment infrastructure provider dedicated to lowering the barriers to digital asset usage through technological innovation. The company has obtained financial licenses in the United States and the Philippines, serving over 500,000 individual users and 2,000 enterprises with a zero-security-incident record.
About Followme
Followme is an open community trading platform where traders and investors worldwide share experiences, exchange ideas, and publish trading strategies in real-time. Their real accounts have been connected to more than 4,300 brokers worldwide via Followme. Users who join as followers can get help from the information posted to enhance their advantages in trading. To date, more than 900,000 users worldwide have joined Followme.
A Commitment to Excellence
KVB’s achievement is a testament to its unwavering commitment to providing traders with an unparalleled trading experience. The company stands out for its dedicated customer support, ensuring that clients receive timely assistance and expert guidance whenever needed.
In addition, KVB offers a versatile platform for traders of all levels. Whether using Actstrade, its advanced desktop platform, or the KVB App for mobile trading, clients benefit from powerful tools, intuitive interfaces, and real-time market insights. KVB also offers some of the lowest spreads in the industry, creating optimal trading conditions for both new and experienced traders. Combining low-cost trading with a feature-rich platform and exceptional customer service, KVB remains a top choice for traders worldwide.
2025 and Beyond
Looking ahead to 2025, KVB is set to expand its reach into new markets, bringing its top-tier trading services to a broader global audience. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, the company is also focused on enhancing its systems, ensuring a more seamless, efficient, and secure experience for traders.
In addition, KVB plans to launch exciting new promotions, providing traders with greater value and incentives while enhancing its customer service program with faster response times and more personalized support. With these initiatives, KVB aims to deliver an even better trading experience and strengthen its global presence in 2025.
For more information, please visit www.kvbplus.com.
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The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject rated six local degree courses among the world’s top 10, up from three last year, while 68% of 231 programmes from nine Hong Kong institutions rose in the rankings.
In the field of data science and artificial intelligence (AI), five Hong Kong universities are ranked among the world’s top 50, the highest number in Asia and second-highest globally.
This demonstrates the city’s immense potential and competitiveness in technological innovation, providing crucial support for the city’s future economic transformation and upgrading. The Government has also rolled out various supportive policies and initiatives to attract talent and businesses to Hong Kong to participate in driving related products to market and engaging in innovation.
The surge up of Hong Kong’s rankings was contributed by the comprehensive three-pronged approach involving the HKSAR Government, the efforts by universities in teaching and research, as well as social resource collaboration.
The leap up the rankings also further enhanced the “Study in Hong Kong” brand, helping world-leading academic disciplines in the city attract top-tier students for advanced studies.
“The Education Bureau will also continue to collaborate with institutions to attract more students from around the world to build Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent,” said Secretary for Education Dr Choi Yuk-lin.
According to the QS release, about 80% of subjects of the city’s universities had shown improvement in academic reputation, with significant progress across most indicators. This highlighted Hong Kong’s continued leadership in the field of higher education, serving as a global model of success.
This year’s ranking compared over 21,000 academic offerings, taken by students at more than 1,700 universities across 100 countries and territories in 55 subjects.
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