Cross-border payments platform outlines global expansion strategy and unveils new real-time remittance and B2B solutions

BANGKOK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LianLian Global, a flagship brand of Hong Kong-listed digital payments provider Lianlian DigiTech, showcased its advanced payment technologies and scalable cross-border capabilities at the Money20/20 Asia conference held in Bangkok, Thailand from April 22 to 24. The company highlighted its role in enabling global commerce and reaffirmed its commitment to building next-generation financial infrastructure, as it joined the world’s leading fintech firms at one of the industry’s most influential gatherings.

On April 23, LianLian Global formalized strategic partnerships with Veem, a leading B2B cross-border payments platform, and 12Victory, a prominent remittance service provider, at the event. The agreement signings were attended by senior leadership including Tim Shen, CEO of LianLian Global; Marwan Forzley, CEO of Veem, and Chanaporn Poonsuphirun, Chairman and President of 12Victory.

Under the terms of the agreements, LianLian Global and Veem will jointly drive technological synergies and resource optimization to deliver cost-effective, secure, and end-to-end cross-border payment solutions to global B2B clients. In a separate agreement, 12Victory will incorporate LianLian Global’s LGPS (LianLian Global Payout Service) into its remittance platform to facilitate real-time, transparent fund transfers from Thailand to China—supporting B2B, B2C, and C2C transactions through Lianlian’s established global payments infrastructure.

At the summit, Tim Shen, CEO of LianLian Global, and Michele Fung, Head of LianLian Global Hong Kong, joined leaders from top-tier financial institutions to participate in discussions exploring emerging trends and innovations shaping the fintech landscape.

“New e-commerce models are transforming the global payment ecosystem,” said Tim Shen. “Cross-border merchants today operate with unique complexities—small-value transactions at high volumes, dispersed workflows across multiple platforms and currencies, amid varying regulatory requirements. As an infrastructure partner for global trade, we’re addressing these challenges with unified payment solutions that enable merchants to operate seamlessly across markets and manage international capital flows through a single integrated platform.”

LianLian Global, the cross-border payments arm of Hong Kong-listed Lianlian DigiTech, delivers customized financial solutions to meet a wide range of international business needs. Its offerings include cross-border payments, merchant acquiring, global disbursements, and foreign exchange services, serving clients across the e-commerce, financial services, international trade, and education sectors. The company currently supports more than 5.9 million customers worldwide.

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A CreateAI Company, Animon Launches AI Generation Tool from Japan for the World of Anime, Comics, and Games

TOKYO, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Animon (“Animon” or the “Company”) today introduced Animon.ai, the world’s first anime-specific AI video generation platform. Animon.ai was designed in Japan collaborating closely with leading Japanese anime producers to deliver professional-grade performance in generating videos for the Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) industry. Representing a pioneering milestone as the first native AI video generator tool launched in Japan, Animon.ai is poised to transform the generative AI landscape.

Animon.ai is designed for true anime lovers, offering unlimited video generation for individual creators around the world, including at the individual paid membership level. Rejecting hard-to-understand “token” pricing, Animon.ai’s new subscription model allows users to create as much as their imagination allows. This approach fosters a vibrant global anime creator community by encouraging fresh and compelling content without erecting unnecessary financial or logistical barriers.

Designed for creators at all levels, Animon.ai supports both newcomers crafting their first ACG content and professional directors producing studio-quality videos alike. It is designed to deliver high-quality outputs with dynamic motion, detailed lighting, and narrative depth. Its user-friendly platforms and sophisticated capabilities enhance efficiency, while its commitment to supporting the anime sector cultivates talent and encourages global community expansion.

Watch the launch at link: https://youtu.be/ezgPwhWdcJM

“Our mission is to empower every anime enthusiast with tools that help them express their unique vision—drawing inspiration from masters like Hayao Miyazaki,” said Yuji Maruyama, Animon.ai spokesperson. 

“Developed in Japan alongside CreateAI’s global team and our top anime producers, Animon.ai represents a breakthrough in collaborative innovation, placing the future of Japanese anime firmly into the hands of creators worldwide, offering unlimited iterations for individual users and an inclusive design that empowers everyone—from beginners to experts—to drive forth the anime industry’s growth,” said Cheng Lu, President and CEO of CreateAI.

Following a successful testing phase, Animon.ai is now officially live available at Animon.ai.

About Animon
Animon is a Tokyo-based innovator in anime and technology and a CreateAI company. We are dedicated to seamlessly integrating tradition with modernity to empower creators worldwide.

Animon Media Contact:
pr@animon.ai 

About CreateAI
CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global applied artificial intelligence company with offices in the US, China, and Japan. The Company is developing leading AI technology for a number of end-use applications and pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale.

CreateAI Media Contact:
Brad Burgess
ICR, LLC
Email: CreateAI.PR@icrinc.com 

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HOUSTON, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, “Nauticus”), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced the start of its 2025 offshore season.

The first ROV has a long-term contract with a leading marine transportation company to provide oil and gas drill support operations off the Gulf Coast. This work supports an international energy company for a minimum of 120 days. Additional days beyond the firm scope are anticipated.

The second ROV completed mobilization earlier this month in support of the offshore wind industry off the New England Coast. This project completed early and the ROV system is moving to the Gulf Coast for placement on a vessel chartered by Nauticus alongside an Aquanaut vehicle for the remainder of the 2025 season. Ongoing customer discussions are expected to result in Gulf Coast operations for the environmental and oil and gas industries. The combination of both vehicles onboard a single vessel will provide the opportunity to expand Nauticus’ Aquanaut customer base while continuing the strong relationships with its early adopters.

Steve Walsh, Vice President of Nauticus Robotics Sales, commented, “The opportunities for increased offshore safety, vehicle uptime, and efficient operations are enormous. The combined solutions between SeaTrepid and Nauticus have created excitement about the transformation to autonomy which is currently underway.”

About Nauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company’s business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus’ approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus’ services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. 

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