Yuewen Music Festival Lights Up Singapore Sky with Drone and Firework Spectacle in 2025 Countdown

January 1, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 January 2025 – The inaugural Yuewen Music Festival illuminated the sky over Singapore with a magnificent display of over a thousand drones and dazzling fireworks, both inspired by popular Yuewen Intellectual Properties (IPs). This innovative fusion of music and IP has captivated audiences from around the world.

The festival’s grand finale on December 31st

As the clock’s hands steadily approached the midnight hour, a remarkable spectacle unfolded. More than a thousand drones soared into the air, choreographing a symphony of lights and patterns across Singapore’s night sky.

Simultaneously, the renowned DJ WUKONG, celebrated for his unique blend of eastern and electronic music, took center stage to debut a meticulously crafted remix of the iconic The King’s Avatar theme song. This electrifying performance served as the crowning jewel of the evening, setting the tone for the highly anticipated countdown to 2025.

The three-day event has proven to be a vibrant melting pot of extraordinary talent, spotlighting renowned artists from all corners of Asia and beyond. On its inaugural day, PP Krit spellbound his vast legion of fans through a succession of highly engaging performances. He was then followed by Billkin, who, with his ability to connect with the audience, closed the evening with a performance that was nothing short of captivating. As the event progressed, on December 29, the second day of this remarkable affair, TAEYANG & DAESUNG, the former luminaries of the iconic K-pop group BIGBANG, swept the audience off their feet with their chart-toppers and an electrically charged stage presence that etched an indelible impression.

In addition to the music festival, Yuewen has been actively engaged in various initiatives to promote its IPs in Singapore. Earlier in 2024, the “Yuewen Global IP Awards” was held in Singapore, hosting over 600 celebrities, writers, and global entertainment executives.

Hashtag: #Yuewen

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AlphaX DEX Supports USDT Trading of Memecoins on Solana, Ethereum, and Base

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January 1, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 January 2025 – With the rapid development of the Web3 ecosystem, 2024 undoubtedly marks a pivotal moment in the blockchain industry. This year, Memecoins have transformed from speculative assets into a mainstream cultural phenomenon, becoming a key driver of widespread consensus and wealth transfer. As new issuance models and evolving asset types continue to emerge, the substantial investment opportunities they present have drawn an increasing number of users into the market.

In this trend, Memecoins on the Solana blockchain have demonstrated strong growth potential within the “Memes Supercycle,” while Ethereum-based Memecoins continue to experience explosive growth. Furthermore, Base, an emerging public chain, has seen rapid success in the Memecoin space, quickly surpassing many traditional blockchain platforms to become a hotbed for investors. In 2024, classic Memecoins like Doge, Pepe, and SHIB have posted average gains of over five times, while MooDeng and PNUT have seen returns exceeding 100 times. Now, the AI segment is gearing up, with coins such as $ai16z, $Luna, $GOAT, $virtual, and $AIXBT gaining traction. These impressive results highlight that the earlier one enters the Memecoin markets on these chains.

However, despite the immense potential of the Memecoin market, the complexities and barriers of on-chain trading have deterred many new users from participating. From wallet setup and private key management to gas fees, token conversions, and the overwhelming number of trading pairs, these challenges have kept many investors on the sidelines.

To address this, AlphaX.com launched its Memeshot project in early December 2024, aimed at simplifying the Memecoin trading process and lowering the barriers for all users to enter the on-chain crypto market. As a decentralized exchange, AlphaX not only offers a smooth user experience comparable to traditional centralized exchanges, but also becomes the first decentralized exchange to support USDT-based purchases of on-chain Memecoins. This innovative approach makes Memecoin trading more intuitive and convenient, allowing more new users to easily get started.

Notably, AlphaX has demonstrated impressive speed in updates and iterations. In less than a month, AlphaX has already enabled trading Memecoins across three major blockchains: Solana, Ethereum, and Base. This means that users holding USDT or USDC can now directly search for and trade their desired Memecoins on AlphaX, completing transactions quickly without waiting for centralized exchange listing processes. For long-term Memecoin investors, AlphaX undoubtedly provides a more efficient and user-friendly trading platform.

With AlphaX, you can easily seize investment opportunities in these popular Memecoins while enjoying the autonomy, security, and flexibility offered by a decentralized platform. Join AlphaX now, explore your Memecoin trading journey, and position yourself for the next wave of market growth.

https://alphax.com/
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Hashtag: #alphax

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CCTV proves invaluable in arrest of daylight burglar

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January 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Attributable to Sergeant Christopher Rigby of Invercargill Police:

A man has been arrested after attempting to break into a rural home in Motu Rimu, this morning, (Wednesday 1 January).

At about 11:50am Police responded to a Motu Rimu Road address after the homeowner reported seeing, through their security cameras, an unknown man on their property attempting to break into the house with tools.

Police swiftly responded along with a Police Dog Unit, however prior to Police arrival the man had fled. He was tracked to bushland north of the property where he was arrested.

The 32-year-old man is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court on a charge of Burglary tomorrow, Thursday 2 January.

CCTV Footage proved invaluable in this case, alerting the homeowner to the man entering their property and allowing them to see the footage in real time.

Police recommend CCTV for any homeowner, but especially those living rurally, not only can it alert you as it is happening, but it is also a crucial tool in identifying offenders and it can provide critical evidence.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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UPDATE – Serious incident Nelson

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January 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Please attribute to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers:

It’s with a heavy heart that I announced that a Police officer has been killed following an incident in Nelson in the early hours of this morning.

At just after 2am this morning, two police officers were on a routine foot patrol in Buxton Square carpark in Nelson when completely unprovoked, a vehicle drove towards them, at speed, hitting both of them.

Both officers were transported to Nelson Hospital in a critical condition, and it is here that one of the officers has sadly succumbed to her injuries sustained in the incident.

She was Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. A widely respected police officer with 38 years front line service. She was also a loved and cherished, daughter, mother, wife and valued member of the wider Nelson community.

Lyn was a beautiful soul and her death will be felt across the Nelson community and our Police family.

Her injured colleague, Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, also a very senior and experienced officer with 16 years’ service. He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Two members of the public were also injured in this incident. Both are reported to be stable. One other Police officer was assessed and discharged from hospital.

The driver of the vehicle was tasered and then arrested at the scene. The 32-year-old man is due to appear in Nelson District Court this Friday and will be charged with serious criminal offences.

Police officers immediately tried to perform first aid acting admirably in what was an incredibly dynamic and dangerous situation. Members of the public were present and attempted to assist our staff. I thank them for this.

Lyn and Adam, like so many of our officers were working on New Years Eve to keep people safe on a night intended for celebration. It fills me with great sadness that their efforts to do so has ended in a senseless act that has taken the life of one of our colleagues and seriously injured another. My absolute priority is to ensure our people and their families are supported as best they can be, during this difficult time.

A Police investigation is underway as we seek to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

Lyn’s family has come into a new year with the worst possible scenario. We are wrapping support around our staff. I know that officers and police staff across the country will be feeling this loss, as Senior Sergeant Fleming was their colleague and a part of our police family.

Police do not expect there to be any further updates today.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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Fatal water related incident, Omaio

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January 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

One person has died following a water related incident off the coast of Omaio, Ōpōtiki.

Police responded to Omaio following reports that a man was struggling in the water. He was retrieved by members of the public and CPR was commenced prior to Police arrival.

Emergency services arrived and continued CPR, however efforts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing and his death will be referred to the Coroner.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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Fatal Crash, Old West Coast Road, Darfield

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January 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Old West Coast Road near Pitt Road, Darfield, Selwyn.

Police responded around 11am, locating two people in critical condition.

One person has subsequently died at the scene and one person remains in hospital in a critical condition.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

The road remains closed, however should reopen shortly.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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Advisory – Police Media Centre closing early, Wednesday 1 January

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January 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Due to staffing constraints, the Police Media Centre will close at 7pm tonight, Wednesday 1 January.

Prior to that time, we will be operating with reduced staff numbers, and will be prioritising urgent matters and incidents.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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Media advisory: Media stand-up, Serious incident, Nelson

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January 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Media are advised that Police will hold a stand-up at 3pm today to speak to media about a serious incident in Nelson this morning.

Media are asked to report to the front entrance of Tasman District Police HQ on Bridge Street, Nelson by 2.40pm.

Please park on the street and walk in to the front entrance where you’ll be met.

Please RSVP to media@police.govt.nz to confirm your attendance.

ENDS

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Gaming – New study reveals these are the best countries for gaming

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January 1, 2025

Source: Clash.gg

South Korea has been crowned the best country in the world for gamers, with a gaming index score of 94.14 out of 100
Spain is in second place with a score of 93.06, and Iceland is in third with a score of 92.63
New Zealand comes in tenth place, with a gaming index score of 81.89.

A new study has revealed the best countries for gamers by calculating their gaming index score, and South Korea topped the ranking.

CS gaming site Clash.gg analyzed two factors: download rate and total bytes per person from Steam Stats to create an index score out of 100 for each country. They ranked the index scores from highest to lowest to reveal the 10 best countries for gamers.

South Korea has come first with the best download rates and highest data usage for gaming per person, combining to make an index score of 94.14 out of 100. South Korean gamers have an average download rate of 135.4 Mbps and use 519.82 MB of data per person per week for gaming.

Spain ranks second as the best country for gamers and has an index score of 93.06 for gaming. Gamers in Spain have an average download rate of 134.9 Mbps and use approximately 396.56 MB of data per person weekly for gaming.

In third place is Iceland, where gamers also benefit from fast download rates and high data usage for gaming. This country’s score is 92.63 out of 100. In Iceland, the average download rate is 128.30 Mbps, and across seven days, each gamer uses 1,296.58 MB of data.

Denmark is in fourth place, with an index score of 92.44. In Denmark, gamers experience an average download rate of 129.2 Mbps and use 1,025.53 MB of data per person per week for gaming.

Chile ranks fifth with a score of 88.52 out of 100 on the gaming index. Chilean gamers each use 406.94 MB of data for gaming every week at a download rate of 127.3 Mbps.

The United States ranks sixth with a gaming index score of 85.12. Americans use 848.38 MB of gaming data per week per gamer, with an average download rate of 118.1 Mbps.

Canada ranks seventh with an index score of 84.29, based on download rates and data usage for gaming. Canadian gamers each use 888.06 MB of data on gaming weekly, achieving download rates of 116.5 Mbps.

Qatar is in eighth place, scoring 84.20 in the gaming index, just below Canada. In Qatar, gamers each use 293.58 MB weekly, with a 116.5 Mbps download rate.

The Netherlands ranks ninth, where gamers enjoy fast download rates and higher data usage for gaming, with an index score of 83.58. Dutch gamers have an average download rate of 117 Mbps, each using 635.62 MB of data for gaming every week.

New Zealand ranks tenth, with a gaming index score of 81.89 out of 100. Each gamer in New Zealand uses 734.61 MB for gaming weekly, with an average download rate of 113.5 Mbps.

Top 10: The best countries for gamers

Rank	Country	Gaming Index Score
1	South Korea	94.14
2	Spain	93.06
3	Iceland	92.63
4	Denmark	92.44
5	Chile	88.52
6	United States	85.12
7	Canada	84.29
8	Qatar	84.20
9	Netherlands	83.58
10	New Zealand	81.89

Gabriele Asaro, Head of SEO and Research at Clash.gg, commented on the findings: “The best countries for gamers often excel in internet infrastructure, boasting top-tier download speeds and high data usage tailored for gaming. Nations like South Korea lead the pack with lightning-fast broadband, low latency, and high average download rates, ensuring smooth gameplay especially for data-intensive titles.

“The countries in the ranking not only have advanced digital networks but also a large percentage of the population actively engage in gaming, leading to higher bytes used per person for gaming activities. This creates a perfect environment for casual and competitive gamers.”

For more, see: https://clash.gg

Methodology

The raw data for the two factors was cleaned, checked, and standardized on the same scale from 0 to 10, where 0 and 10 represent the worst and best values present in the data to allow for accurate comparison between factors. Factors for which a high score would be negative were subtracted from 10 to invert their scoring.

Each factor was assigned weighting, reflecting its importance in the analysis. The factors, their source and their percentage weightings are as follows:

Avg. Download Rate (Mbps) on Steam, 80.0%: https://store.steampowered.com/stats/content/
Total MB Used on Steam per Person from 24/08/20-24/08/27 (using 2023 populations), 20.0%: https://store.steampowered.com/stats/content/

Once the weightings were assigned, the total score for the factors was calculated, producing an overall index score out of 100 for each entry, upon which the final ranking is based.

Populations source: https://population.un.org/dataportal/home?df=3e3a9692-5b7a-4abb-b490-5c5711488da3

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Health – Vaping starter kit plan lacks detail, may cause wider health issues

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January 1, 2025

Source: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation

The Government’s plan to use vaping starter kits to help adults quit smoking is irresponsible and fails to consider future health complications.

That is the message from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ following the announcement that stop-smoking services around the country can start supplying vaping starter kits from next week.

Foundation Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says she has deep concerns about this plan given that vapes are not an approved product for smoking cessation.

“We are concerned that the government is proceeding with this plan without fully understanding the long-term consequences.

“We support efforts to help smokers quit, but not by providing them with another product that can also be harmful.”

The lack of consultation with health experts and the lack of detail is concerning, Ms Harding says.

“It leaves many questions unanswered -why was there no meaningful consultation with independent health experts, other stakeholders and the wider community?”

It was important there is ongoing support for smokers-turned-vapers to quit vaping, but there was no indication that would be offered, she says.

“What is the exit strategy? How will the government ensure that those who successfully quit smoking using vapes are not left trapped in a new addiction to nicotine?

“There needs to be a clear pathway for people to move away from nicotine altogether, and we see no evidence of that in the current proposal.”

The Smokefree 2025 plan aimed at reducing smoking rates should focus on evidence-based methods that help people quit nicotine entirely, she says.

“We urge the government to rethink its approach.

“This cannot simply be about shifting smokers from one form of nicotine to another.”

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