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AliExpress Celebrates 15 Years of Affordability, Innovation, and Customer Satisfaction

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AliExpress’ continued growth fuelled by renewed commitment to value for money, greater selection, convenience and an enhanced shopping experience for consumers.Shopping trends reveal Brits spend more on sports, home décor and consumer electronicsAverage global delivery times have reduced by 50% in the past two yearsAnniversary Sale goes live from 17th March offering deals and discounts

LONDON, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, celebrates its 15th anniversary this month with a renewed commitment to affordability, innovation, customer satisfaction and an enhanced shopping experience for consumers.

Celebrating 15 Years of Global E-commerce Success

Since its launch in 2010, AliExpress has experienced remarkable growth, transforming the global e-commerce landscape by offering millions of products across diverse categories, improving logistics, and enhancing the customer experience through personalisation and new innovative shopping features. Today, the platform reaches more than 200 countries and regions and over 150 million consumers worldwide. In more recent years, AliExpress has made significant investment in Europe, with a focus on enriching product offerings and diversifying business models to meet the needs of local consumers.

2025 Consumer Trends

AliExpress data reveals that UK shoppers have a strong interest in categories such as kitchen gadgets, lighting, consumer electronics, beauty accessories, fashion & accessories, home storage and textiles, DIY and pet products. Over the years, consumers have turned to AliExpress for these categories, which represent the most sales by order volume among the top products sold on the platform. Burgeoning categories like sports & entertainment and home & garden indicate that Brits have a strong passion for fitness and sports and are prioritising improving their living space. Additionally, Brits are turning to AliExpress to care for their pets – the platform saw big demand for pet beds and toys, especially smart pet interactive toys.

Reflecting on 15 Years of Growth

Over the past 15 years, e-commerce has transformed the global retail landscape, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviour, and improved logistics networks.

AliExpress has played a crucial role in shaping this evolution offering a vast selection of affordable and high-quality products, setting new standards for convenience, accessibility, and customer engagement, redefining how consumers shop online.

Some notable milestones include:

2013

The platform’s registered user base reached more than 200 countries and regions.

2017

The number of global buyers exceeded 100 million; a local team in Europe was established.

2023

AliExpress launched “Choice”, which offers consumers a curation of great-value products, as well as enhanced services such as free shipping, free returns and delivery guarantees. “Choice” is currently available to users in more than 50 markets including the UK.Launched the “fastest” edition in the history of global 11.11 Shopping Festival in terms of delivery efficiency – shortened cross-border delivery to as fast as five working days in several markets including the UK.Launched AliExpress Choice in March, offering free shipping, free returns and delivery guarantees on a curated selection of great-value products.

2024 

Launched livestream shopping into the UK via the It Girls by AliExpress campaign featuringLaunched Big Save, offering leading-edge technology products and high-quality household products at great prices.Launched a new interactive feature, “Shake & Win”. Shoppers can participate for a chance to win prizes and coupons by simply shaking their mobile devices within the AliExpress app.Became the official e-commerce partner to UEFA Euro 2024 and launched global campaign with David Beckham.As sponsor of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, AliExpress launched its “Find Your Sport” campaign, to illustrate the spirit of sport and its ability to bring people together to create connections, shared experiences and memories.

“For 15 years, AliExpress has been committed to making online shopping more affordable, accessible, and enjoyable for millions of consumers worldwide. As we celebrate this milestone, we continue to invest resources and efforts in providing incredible value, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With up to 80% off a wide range of products, fantastic daily prizes through Shake & win and cashback offers, we invite shoppers to join the celebration and discover the best of AliExpress,” says Bonnie Zhao, General Manager at AliExpress UK.

Discounts and Interactive Features Await Shoppers

AliExpress invites customers to celebrate the brand’s milestone by taking part in the March Anniversary Sale, running from 17 March to 26 March, offering deals up to 80% off, coupons and prizes. In addition, consumers will be able to shop from close to 100 local influencers’ curated lists of products with the additional benefit of cashback shopping credits offers, including TV personality Rebecca Vieira and TV personality and former singer Kerry Katona.

To further mark the occasion and give back to the local community, AliExpress is funding the planting of 10,000 trees from April 2025 in the North East Community Forest, through cooperation with Veritree.

Enhanced Services for an Unmatched Shopping Experience

At AliExpress, customer satisfaction is the priority. As part of its ongoing efforts to improve service, the platform prioritises:

Fast Delivery Options: Reliable local and cross-border delivery options with a three-day delivery for local deliveries and seven-day delivery for cross-border shipments, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly.Free Shipping and Returns: Customers can shop with confidence, knowing they can enjoy free shipping on qualifying orders and hassle-free returns.

Notes to Editors
Top product categories based on UK shoppers spending habits over the last 90 days on AliExpress:
Consumer Electronics
Phones & Telecommunications
Tools
Luggage & Bags
Fashion & Accessories
Lights & Lighting
Home Appliances
Toys & Hobbies
Home Improvement
Watches

About AliExpress

Launched in 2010, AliExpress is a global e-commerce platform dedicated to creating a better shopping experience for hundreds of millions of consumers in more than 200 countries and regions. In addition to the English version, the AliExpress platform is available in 15 other languages. AliExpress is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

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WELL Health Announces Receipt of MCTO

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VANCOUVER, BC, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (OTCQX: WHTCF) (“WELL” or the “Company”), a digital healthcare company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, announces that further to its application to the British Columbia Securities Commission (“BCSC”) for a management cease trade order (“MCTO”) to be imposed in respect of its delay in filing its annual information form, audited annual financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis, all for the year ended December 31, 2024 (collectively, the “Annual Filings”), the BCSC has today granted the MCTO. The MCTO prohibits the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer of the Company from trading in securities of the Company for so long as the Annual Filings are not filed, including the disposition or acquisition of securities of the Company under any automatic plan. During this period, the Company has undertaken not to, directly or indirectly, issue or acquire securities from an insider or employee of the Company.

The MCTO does not affect the ability of any shareholders who are not insiders of the Company to trade their securities of the Company.

The Company will issue a news release announcing completion of filing of the Annual Filings at such time as they are completed and filed. Until the Company files the Annual Filings, it will comply with the alternative information guidelines set out in under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders, including issuing bi-weekly default status reports by way of news releases, which will be filed on SEDAR+.

The delay in the Annual Filings arises from the matters previously disclosed in WELL’s news release dated March 28, 2025.  WELL continues to work toward completing the filings as soon as practicable.

WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

Per: “Hamed Shahbazi”

Hamed Shahbazi

Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director 

About WELL Health Technologies Corp.

WELL’s mission is to tech-enable healthcare providers. We do this by developing the best technologies, services, and support available, which ensures healthcare providers are empowered to positively impact patient outcomes. WELL’s comprehensive healthcare and digital platform includes extensive front and back-office management software applications that help physicians run and secure their practices. WELL’s solutions enable more than 41,000 healthcare providers between the US and Canada and power the largest owned and operated healthcare ecosystem in Canada with more than 200 clinics supporting primary care, specialized care, and diagnostic services. In the United States WELL’s solutions are focused on specialized markets such as the gastrointestinal market, women’s health, primary care, and mental health. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WELL” and on the OTC Exchange under the symbol “WHTCF”. To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.

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WePlay x Kumamon Collaboration Launches Lunar New Year Celebration!

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BANGKOK, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The rapidly trending board game social app WePlay has teamed up with the globally beloved mascot IP Kumamon to launch a special Lunar New Year party event. This crossover not only delivers fresh entertainment experiences but also rewards players with exclusive benefits, sparking a new wave of social gaming excitement.

WePlay’s Success Formula: Quality and Innovation

As a comprehensive platform integrating multiple games and entertainment features, WePlay remains committed to creating diverse online social experiences while deepening its expertise in casual gaming and social interaction. The app has surpassed 10 million downloads and consistently tops both Android and iOS download charts, cementing its leadership in casual social gaming.

Recognized for exceptional user experience, WePlay has earned prestigious accolades including Google Play’s “Most Entertaining App of 2023” and has been repeatedly featured on Apple’s App Store recommendation lists in 2024, highlighting industry recognition for its product quality and innovative capabilities.

Kumamon Collaboration: Redefining Entertainment Ecosystems

Kumamon, with its quirky charm and cultural significance, has become an iconic symbol among Thai youth. This partnership enhances WePlay’s content ecosystem through visually refreshed interfaces and interactive features.

The WePlay x Kumamon Lunar New Year Party event introduces themed missions, limited-edition merchandise, blind box prize pools, and lucrative rewards including 30% recharge rebates, 70%-off discount packages, and free timed gift bundles. This celebration combines playful mechanics with generous player incentives through customized collectibles and value-packed offers.

Elevating IP Partnerships: A Strategic Milestone

The collaboration marks WePlay’s successful expansion in IP crossovers, demonstrating its growing influence beyond local markets and reinforcing its position as a leading entertainment-social platform. The company plans to pursue more premium IP partnerships to deliver innovative experiences and build a diverse, engaging ecosystem.

Deepening Roots in Thailand: WePlay’s Vision

WePlay’s success stems from meticulous attention to detail in character design, art style, and interactive mechanics, attracting a loyal user base. Its user-centric innovation has become a key competitive differentiator.

Moving forward, WePlay will continue refining gaming and social features to meet evolving player demands in Thailand while expanding high-impact IP collaborations. Through creative events and vibrant community engagement, WePlay aims to redefine entertainment experiences and co-create a dynamic new era of game-driven social interaction.

WePlay remains dedicated to building a world of limitless possibilities where innovation and play converge.

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EVE Hydrogen Energy Showcases MW-Level Hydrogen Energy Storage Multi-Scenario Solutions at the 4th China International Hydrogen Energy Exhibition (CHEE)

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BEIJING, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 26, EVE Hydrogen Energy unveiled its 1MW AEM Electrolyzer at the 4th China International Hydrogen Energy Exhibition in Beijing, marking China’s entry into the global hydrogen technology elite. Aligned with the theme “Breaking Boundaries, Empowering Scenarios,” the innovation accelerates green hydrogen autonomy and highlights policy-driven progress.

Technological Breakthroughs Redefine Industry Standards

Responding to carbon neutrality goals and China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, EVE Hydrogen Energy’s electrolyzer redefines benchmarks through three breakthroughs:

Integrated Flow Field Design: Achieves 75-80% LHV efficiency and 60,000+ hours lifespan.Advanced Electrodes: Enables 5.0 A/cm² power density via 20% current density boost.Compact Stack: Reduces footprint by 30% for large-scale projects.

With a 230 Nm³/h output at 4.6–4.8 kWh/Nm³, it breaks single-stack power limits. Proprietary non-precious catalysts and ion-conductive membranes cut costs by 40% versus PEM methods, while achieving 95% localization. Operating at 1.4 MPa with 15-minute cold starts, it supports volatile renewables and high-pressure industrial needs.

Scenario Revolution: Full Ecosystem Solutions for Diverse Needs

EVE Hydrogen Energy showcased MW-level Hydrogen Storage Solutions, integrating AEM electrolyzers with PV and energy storage (backed by EVE Lithium Energy, the world’s No.2 energy storage cell supplier). Key features:

Dynamic Power Matching: Raises renewable utilization by 35%.Peak-Valley Arbitrage: Creates a closed-loop “produce-store-apply” system.

As a leader in AEM localization, EVE Hydrogen Energy has overcome material and integration bottlenecks, establishing full-chain R&D capabilities. It now accelerates deployment in industrial decarbonization and green metallurgy, aiming to reduce green hydrogen costs and support China’s 2030 targets. By fostering global partnerships, the company is reshaping hydrogen competition—one breakthrough at a time.

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