SHANGHAI, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An“, the “Company” or the “Group”, HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318), together with its affiliate OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (“OneConnect”, HKEX: 6638; NYSE: OCFT), Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance, and PAObank, participated in the “World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit” held on April 14-15. This summit focused on advancing the organic integration of the financial industry with digital intelligence technologies to promote the development of inclusive financial services and build a trustworthy ecosystem for inclusive finance. OneConnect also joined the summit’s “Digital Finance Forum” and engaged in discussions under the theme “Digital Intelligence Tools for Financial Inclusion”. The forum explored the future development and potential of the digital economy within the financial sector, aiming to collaboratively establish a new framework for the growth of digital inclusive finance.

At the conference, Chen Dangyang, Chairman and CEO of OneConnect, elaborated on Ping An’s achievements in the “Five Key Pillars”: technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, retirement finance, and digital finance. These include the investment of RMB 10.14 trillion in 2024 to support the development of the real economy and the allocation of over RMB 1 trillion in insurance funds to serve technology innovation industries.

In addition, he highlighted OneConnect’s efforts to become a leading enterprise in fintech and artificial intelligence. Externally, by empowering the financial industry with “technology + business” solutions, OneConnect has attracted financial clients to use its products. Notably, 100% of state-owned banks and joint-stock banks in China have utilized at least one of OneConnect’s products for their domestic operations. Furthermore, OneConnect is actively expanding its international business, currently serving 20 countries and regions with 197 overseas financial institutions.

Internally, through supporting Ping An’s subsidiaries such as Ping An P&C and Ping An Life, OneConnect provides robust technological backing for Ping An and its subsidiaries’ digital transformation. In terms of technological innovation, OneConnect has been deeply involved in projects such as building new “digital-intelligent” claims models and driving the digital transformation of property insurance operations. It has also received multiple accolades, including the First Prize for Financial Technology Development awarded by the People’s Bank of China.

Chen Dangyang, Chairman and CEO of OneConnect said: “OneConnect is the sole platform within Ping An that exports financial technology. Internally, we contribute to technological innovation by serving the Group, while externally, we provide greater empowerment through technology and business solutions. Within the Group, we have already served nearly all financial centers and participated in numerous technological innovation projects, and achieved significant results. Looking ahead, we will closely align with the national strategy of building a strong financial sector and uphold our commitment to providing people-centered financial services. Driven by technological innovation, we will implement the ‘Five Key Sectors’ of financial development and contribute to high-quality growth.”

The “World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit,” organized by the World Internet Conference, organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and co-organized by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB), officially commenced on April 14 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the theme of “Integration of AI and Digital Technologies Shaping the Future – Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”, the summit attracted nearly 1,000 local and overseas participants, including representatives from governments and political and business sectors, international organizations, management of leading corporations, authoritative experts and scholars. The event provided a platform for in-depth exchanges of views and experience sharing on promoting high-quality development in innovation and technology (I&T), strengthening regional digital collaboration, as well as creating new momentum and new advantages for the development of the Asia-Pacific region. As part of the summit, the “Digital Finance Forum” was held on April 15, bringing together insights from various stakeholders to explore ways to advance the organic integration of the financial industry with digital-intelligent technologies and build a trustworthy ecosystem for inclusive finance.

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HONG KONG, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gravity Game Vision, the Hong Kong office of Gravity, has announced the official iOS and Android launch of Ragnarok: Back to Glory today! As part of the RO series, Ragnarok: Back to Glory not only inherits the classic spirit of adventure but also revolutionizes gameplay, social interaction, and competitive experiences. From the familiar Prontera bells to the next-gen graphics and seamless orientation switching, players can relive their fondest memories and embark on their own glorious journey.

[BOW Maylada X RO: A Match Made in Midgard]

After 3 years, Thai superstar BOW Maylada returns to the Ragnarok series as the face of Ragnarok: Back to Glory! Embracing the Back to Glory theme, BOW not only reprises her Valkyrie look but also stars in a series of innovative promotional videos, evoking waves of nostalgia. Join BOW and reawaken your memories of youth, rediscovering yourself in Ragnarok: Back to Glory!

[Get Ready for $77,777, Preseason Heats Up!]

We know everyone’s fired up for the $77,777 contest! To celebrate the game’s launch—and turn up the heat even more—we’re kicking off the Guild Race Preseason: a special event where adventurers rally their guilds and race to the top of the Glory Rankings. Let the launch celebrations begin!

This preseason features dual rankings. Players can participate and earn points for Blood Moon Kill Ranking and Boss Hunt Ranking. Guild and personal points rankings will be updated every day. The final top 3 guilds and individual players will win amazing rewards, including exclusive titles, appearances, resource packs, and more.

[Launch Celebration: Ignite Your Spirit of Adventure]

This summer, Ragnarok: Back to Glory is giving back with incredible rewards! Autographed Polaroids from our spokesperson, awesome gift cards, and even the OPPO Pad Neo are up for grabs! Download the game now and go to our official fan page to participate. Unlock epic rewards, exclusively for fearless adventurers!

[Free Trade, Limitless Play]

The exclusive market for adventurers is now open! Set up your stall for free, snag amazing deals, and rake in the profits!

[Awaken and Transcend Your Limits]

Shatter your class limitations! The all-new 3rd Change Awakening has arrived, empowering you to challenge brand-new MVPs! Rewrite the limits of your class!

[Crush Monsters, Loot Nonstop]

Countless bosses respawning at lightning speed! Unleash dazzling skills with a single tap and obliterate the screen! Team up for intense dungeon raids and relive the classic RO thrill! Start your adventure now!

[Stunning Costumes, Dazzle the Server]

Brand-new limited-edition costumes have arrived! Become the server’s most striking adventurer, and embark on a glorious adventure!

Ragnarok: Back to Glory is now officially live! To mark the occasion, we’ve prepared a lineup of launch events and extra rewards. For all the latest news and surprises, keep an eye on our official fan page and upcoming announcements.

iOS & Android Download Links: https://rogsea.onelink.me/Zylg/rognews03 

Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572308579770

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The world’s biggest team has a new coach

SAN FRANCISCO, April 17, 2025 /CNW/ — Strava, the app for active people, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Runna, a UK-headquartered tech company developing personalized running training plans and coaching. The acquisition unites the world’s largest fitness community with a leading app in the fiercely competitive running training space, creating compelling value for users and shareholders of both companies.

“Coming off Strava’s accelerated innovation and unprecedented growth last year, it was the right time to look for complementary businesses that could create even greater value for our users,” said Michael Martin, chief executive officer, Strava. “Running is booming worldwide—nearly 1 billion runs were recorded on Strava in 2024. Runna’s mission to give every runner a personalized plan to achieve their goal is a perfect fit.”

According to Strava’s Year In Sport data, running is the fastest growing sport globally, and Gen Z in particular are turning to running to create community and connection. This has created a sharp increase in race participation, with 43% of Strava users wanting to conquer a big race or event in 2025. Demand for training plans has grown quickly as more athletes look for personalized guidance.

“We are delighted to become part of Strava as we continue to focus on bringing the world the most customized and personalized training plans available,” said Dom Maskell, co-founder and chief executive officer, Runna. “We have spent many hours together with Strava senior management and we couldn’t be more excited to be on the same team,” he added. “Our passion is to give every runner a training plan and access to amazing coaching and this investment allows us to make even more improvements to everything we do at Runna, benefiting runners worldwide” said Ben Parker, co-founder.

“I have been deeply impressed with Dom, Ben and the Runna team,” said Martin. “Our plan is to keep the apps separate for the foreseeable future, to invest in growing the Runna team and further accelerate the development of the Runna app.”

The deal is part of Strava’s ongoing initiatives to innovate for its 150+ million registered users and represents deep investment in Strava’s API developer community. Over 100 training apps currently connect to Strava’s API in order to provide users with enhanced features and functionality. Strava remains firmly committed to maintaining this role as the open platform for fitness and to supporting all developers, alongside Runna. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to recognize and invest in an API developer like Runna,” said Martin. “Strava is the community for all active people regardless of sport, skill level, location, app or device.” 

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Additional terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

About Strava
Strava is the app for active people. With over 150 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with Strava today.

Join the Strava Club or follow Strava on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Visit www.strava.com for more information.

About Runna 
Runna, one of the world’s top-rated running coaching apps on iOS and Android, was founded in 2021 by running enthusiasts Dom Maskell and Ben Parker. Officially launching in March 2022, the subscription-based app helped millions of runners complete their first race. Now available in over 180 countries, Runna was selected as one of three finalists for Apple’s App of the Year in 2024.

To learn more about the company and follow along on this amazing journey check out the latest by following us on Instagram, Reddit and LinkedIn or try out Runna with xCODE for 2 weeks of running coaching free today!

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