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15-05-2025
- Sport
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Esports World Cup Foundation Welcomes OBSBOT as Official Camera and Webcam Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
New AI-powered camera technology set to elevate broadcasts and transform creators' EWC storytelling with unparalleled video quality and innovative features Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced OBSBOT, as an official camera and webcam partner for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer. The two-year partnership will integrate OBSBOT's next-generation AI camera technologies into the EWC's production capabilities, providing enhanced video quality and immersive experiences for millions of fans around the world. The partnership supports the EWC's broader strategy to connect Chinese esports with its global ecosystem, strengthening ties with one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets and bringing the best of China's innovation to the global esports 2025 Esports World Cup will spotlight every player's journey, showcasing their skill, competitive excellence and relentless pursuit of victory. OBSBOT will support this vision by outfitting player areas, streaming stations, and venue activations with its latest devices, the Tail 2 smart-tracking camera and the Tiny 2 webcam, both designed with esports creators in mind. 'The Esports World Cup is built on innovation, and technology plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for players, Clubs and fans,' said Mohammed Al Nimer, Senior Sales Director, Esports World Cup Foundation. 'Our partnership with OBSBOT is at the heart of this vision. Its cutting-edge camera technology demonstrates the power of AI in esports today, capturing the intensity and emotion that defines competition at this level and bringing fans into the moment. We are thrilled to have OBSBOT as our Official Camera and Webcam Partner as we continue raising the bar for esports experiences worldwide.' OBSBOT offers standout solutions like the Tail 2 and Tiny 2. Tail 2, a 4K PTZR live production camera powered by AI Tracking 2.0, delivers smooth, cinematic shots with minimal manual input and integrates seamlessly with professional broadcasting environments through NDI and other pro-grade outputs. The Tiny 2, the flagship webcam in OBSBOT's lineup, provides exceptional image quality and unparalleled tracking performance in a compact desktop form. Whether on stage or at the desk, OBSBOT's technology ensures streamers can stay focused on the game while the camera keeps up. 'We believe that everyone's story deserves to be seen and shared, and the Esports World Cup provides the perfect platform for us to showcase our vision,' said Liu Bo, CEO & Founder of OBSBOT. 'Through our partnership with the Esports World Cup, we are bringing our cutting-edge AI-powered camera technology to millions of gamers and content creators, celebrating the excitement, drama, and triumphs of elite competition on the world's biggest stage. This collaboration is about more than just capturing moments; it's about empowering a new generation of storytellers to create, share, and inspire with professional-grade tools that are as dynamic as the esports community itself.' Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, the Esports World Cup will unite global gaming communities for a celebration of esports culture. With 25 tournaments across 24 games, 2,000 elite players, and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries, the EWC will feature the largest prize pool in esports history, over $70 million. Fans can expect exclusive experiences, from high-stakes competition to live music, anime cafes, retro arcades, cosplay, and more, drawing millions of fans online and in person. To learn more about EWC, visit and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn. About The Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. About OBSBOT OBSBOT, a global leader in smart videography technology, is dedicated to connecting people and the imaging industry to the future. Founded in 2016, and headquartered in Shenzhen, we empower live streamers and content creators with cutting-edge AI technology and exceptional image quality. Trusted by a diverse community of users, from individual creators to industry professionals and business partners, we're committed to revolutionizing visual storytelling and redefining how people connect, create, and share through groundbreaking technology and innovation. Esports World Cup media contact: Anna RozwandowiczHead of The Story MobEWC@ OBSBOT media contact:Rain HuPR Managerrain@ CONTACT: Rain Hu rain (at) Anna Rozwandowicz (at)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Esports World Cup Foundation Welcomes OBSBOT as Official Livestream Camera and Webcam Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
New AI-powered camera technology set to elevate broadcasts and transform creators' EWC storytelling with unparalleled video quality and innovative features Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced OBSBOT, as an official camera and webcam partner for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, set to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this summer. The two-year partnership will integrate OBSBOT's next-generation AI camera technologies into the EWC's production capabilities, providing enhanced video quality and immersive experiences for millions of fans around the world. The partnership supports the EWC's broader strategy to connect Chinese esports with its global ecosystem, strengthening ties with one of the world's most dynamic gaming markets and bringing the best of China's innovation to the global esports 2025 Esports World Cup will spotlight every player's journey, showcasing their skill, competitive excellence and relentless pursuit of victory. OBSBOT will support this vision by outfitting player areas, streaming stations, and venue activations with its latest devices, the Tail 2 smart-tracking camera and the Tiny 2 webcam, both designed with esports creators in mind. 'The Esports World Cup is built on innovation, and technology plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for players, Clubs and fans,' said Mohammed Al Nimer, Senior Sales Director, Esports World Cup Foundation. 'Our partnership with OBSBOT is at the heart of this vision. Its cutting-edge camera technology demonstrates the power of AI in esports today, capturing the intensity and emotion that defines competition at this level and bringing fans into the moment. We are thrilled to have OBSBOT as our Official Camera and Webcam Partner as we continue raising the bar for esports experiences worldwide.' OBSBOT offers standout solutions like the Tail 2 and Tiny 2. Tail 2, a 4K PTZR live production camera powered by AI Tracking 2.0, delivers smooth, cinematic shots with minimal manual input and integrates seamlessly with professional broadcasting environments through NDI and other pro-grade outputs. The Tiny 2, the flagship webcam in OBSBOT's lineup, provides exceptional image quality and unparalleled tracking performance in a compact desktop form. Whether on stage or at the desk, OBSBOT's technology ensures streamers can stay focused on the game while the camera keeps up. 'We believe that everyone's story deserves to be seen and shared, and the Esports World Cup provides the perfect platform for us to showcase our vision,' said Liu Bo, CEO & Founder of OBSBOT. 'Through our partnership with the Esports World Cup, we are bringing our cutting-edge AI-powered camera technology to millions of gamers and content creators, celebrating the excitement, drama, and triumphs of elite competition on the world's biggest stage. This collaboration is about more than just capturing moments; it's about empowering a new generation of storytellers to create, share, and inspire with professional-grade tools that are as dynamic as the esports community itself.' Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025, the Esports World Cup will unite global gaming communities for a celebration of esports culture. With 25 tournaments across 24 games, 2,000 elite players, and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries, the EWC will feature the largest prize pool in esports history, over $70 million. Fans can expect exclusive experiences, from high-stakes competition to live music, anime cafes, retro arcades, cosplay, and more, drawing millions of fans online and in person. To learn more about EWC, visit and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn. About The Esports World Cup The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world's top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. About OBSBOT OBSBOT, a global leader in smart videography technology, is dedicated to connecting people and the imaging industry to the future. Founded in 2016, and headquartered in Shenzhen, we empower live streamers and content creators with cutting-edge AI technology and exceptional image quality. Trusted by a diverse community of users, from individual creators to industry professionals and business partners, we're committed to revolutionizing visual storytelling and redefining how people connect, create, and share through groundbreaking technology and innovation. Esports World Cup media contact: Anna Rozwandowicz Head of PR The Story Mob EWC@ OBSBOT media contact: Rain Hu PR Manager rain@ Rain Hu OBSBOT rain at Esports World Cup, Anna Rozwandowicz, in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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09-05-2025
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Stocks to watch next week: Alibaba, Walmart, Burberry, Imperial Brands and Tui
The latest developments around tariffs remain in focus for investors as more major companies release earnings. Investors will be keeping an eye on the outcome of trade talks between the US and China this weekend, with hopes of a de-escalation in tensions between the two countries. While most of Alibaba's (BABA, sales come from China, helping limit the impact of US tariffs, ongoing uncertainty will still be on investors' minds when the e-commerce and tech giant reports full-year results in the coming week. In the US, investors will be looking at Walmart's (WMT) latest results, to shed some light on the health of the US consumer. Back on the London market, Burberry's (BRBY.L) full-year results will be in the spotlight, as tariff uncertainty has clouded the outlook for the luxury sector. Another big name in the UK due to report is tobacco giant Imperial Brands (IMB.L), with investors focused on the company's plans to boost shareholder returns. Meanwhile, investors will want to see if German travel operator Tui ( can continue to deliver strong growth in its latest quarterly results. Here's more on what to look out for: Competition in China's e-commerce space has been heating up and earlier this week, Alibaba (BABA, said it was deepening its partnership with social media app RedNote, as it seeks to maintain a leadership in this market. The tie-up enables merchants to embed product links from Alibaba's Taobao and Tmall stores into content posts on Xiaohongshu, which is what RedNote is known as in China. Liu Bo, vice president of Alibaba Group and president of Tmall, said that the move helps "brands reach consumers more effectively and drive incremental growth." Revenue from Alibaba's Taobao and Tmall Group grew by 5% in the third quarter to $18.6bn (£14bn), with the company's total consolidated revenue up 8% at $38.4bn. In addition to its moves in e-commerce, Alibaba has increasingly focused on its advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), with the company recently releasing its latest large language model, Qwen3. Read more: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% In its third quarter results, the company said its AI-related product revenue maintained triple-digit year-on-year growth for for the sixth consecutive quarter. Derren Nathan, head of equity analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown, said that Alibaba has "made notable progress in expanding its emerging AI and cloud infrastructure division last quarter, which has become central to its growth strategy." He said that for the company as a whole analysts were forecasting revenue growth of 6.2% year-on-year for 2025. "While the focus on AI and cloud is making the headlines, most revenue still comes from e-commerce, making Chinese consumer demand crucial," he said. "Despite trade tensions raising concerns about Alibaba's international businesses, such as AliExpress, direct exposure to US tariffs is limited, as most sales are concentrated in China." "Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties in China will remain important factors shaping investor confidence in the year ahead," Nathan added. "The main question now is whether momentum can be sustained both in the next quarter and over the coming year." As one of the world's largest retailers by sales, Walmart's (WMT) results are closely watched on Wall Street, for offering insights into US shopper sentiment. In a press release published a week after Trump announced sweeping tariffs on 2 April, Walmart said that the "range of outcomes for Q1 operating income growth has widened due to less favorable category mix, higher casualty claims expense and the desire to maintain flexibility to invest in price as tariffs are implemented." However, the retailer said it expected first quarter sales growth to be in line with its 3% to 4% outlook, and that annual sales and operating income growth guidance remained unchanged. Walmart shares fell after the company released its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results in February, its guidance for this year disappointed against expectations. Read more: Stocks that are trending today Both the retailer's top and bottom lines came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, with fourth quarter revenue up 5.3% year-on-year to $182.6bn and total revenue for the year grew by 5.6% to $684.2bn. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.66 were up 10% year-on-year. Same-store sales for Walmart US rose by 4.6% in the fourth quarter, while e-commerce sales jumped 20% year-on-year. "We have momentum driven by our low prices, a growing assortment, and an e-commerce business driven by faster delivery times," said Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. "We're gaining market share, our top line is healthy, and we're in great shape with inventory." For its fiscal year 2026, the company put forth conservative guidance, which it has done for the last two years, projecting an increase net sales of between 3% to 4%. In an earnings call, Walmart chief financial officer John David Rainey said this "outlook assumes a relatively stable macroeconomic environment, but acknowledges that there are still uncertainties related to consumer behavior and global economic and geopolitical conditions." Shares in iconic British luxury fashion brand Burberry (BRBY.L) jumped in January following a trading update that indicated its turnaround efforts were starting to show results. However, the stock has since slumped and is down 21% year-to-date, amid uncertainty over tariffs. "It's been a torrid year for Burberry and, although third quarter sales didn't fall by as much as feared, investors are likely to be bracing for warnings of more difficult times to come," said Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown. In the third quarter, Burberry said that comparable store sales dipped 4%, which was well below analyst expectations of a 12.8% drop. "The financial year for the fashion house ended before president Trump unleashed his Liberation Day plan onto the world, and the China/US trade war ramped up," said Streeter. "Given that China has been the powerhouse for luxury brands, another knock to confidence in the vast country is likely to hurt Burberry, which had shown signs of turning around its sales performance in the Asia Pacific region." "The American market is also likely to be more difficult, with blanket tariffs set to increase costs for US consumers," she added. "This had been a brighter spot for Burberry, with like-for-like revenue rising 4% at the last count, so a knock in confidence will be a set-back. Although the ultra-wealthy will be more insulated, Burberry is more in the mid-market in terms of its luxury tag, so won't escape the fall out." In terms of the company's outlook, Burberry said that in light of its third quarter performance, it was more likely that its second-half results would broadly offset its first-half adjusted operating loss of £41m. Streeter said that there "signs that the refreshed strategy under CEO, Joshua Shulman, had been helping to revive overall sales and fashionistas interest in the brand. If this strategy shift continues in the right direction, with a refocus on its famous raincoats and outerwear, it could help Burberry weather the tariff storm more easily." Shares in Imperial Brands (IMB.L) recently surged to a seven-year high, after the tobacco giant said it was starting its second £625m buyback tranche. In March, Imperial Brands outlined the company's strategy to build on its first five year plan. The plan, spanning from 2026 to 2030, targets high single digit percentage earnings per share growth on an annual basis, as well as free cash flow of £2bn ($2.65bn) to £3bn a year. In addition, the company said it planned to undertake an annual "evergreen" share buyback for the five year up to 2030. "The company continues to overcome a gradual decline in cigarette volumes by means of higher prices, market share gains in its five target markets and cost efficiencies, as well as improved returns from its Next Generation Products (NGPs)," said AJ Bell's (AJB.L) investment experts Russ Mould, Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth. "Key tobacco brands include JPS, Davidoff, Gauloises and Winston, while Imperial Brands' leading NGPs are blu for vapour and Pulze for heated tobacco, while skruf and zone are its leading oral nicotine products." In the company's first-half results, which mark the end of its initial five year plan, they said that the focus would be on Imperial's cigarette performance in the US, as well as in its other target markets. Stocks: Create your watchlist and portfolio "Over the next five-year plan, growth here and in NGPs underpin a target of compound annual sales growth on a constant currency basis of 3% to 5% a year across the group as a whole," they said. AJ Bell's investment experts said that investors would also be looking for sales growth in the company's NGP business and progress on reducing losses in this unit. "For the 2026-2030 plan, the goal is to grow NGP revenues on a compound basis at a double-digit percentage annual rate," they said. Investors will also be keeping an eye on commentary around full-year financial guidance, with the company having previously said it expects to generate low single-digit percentage revenue growth. Imperial guided to mid single-digit percentage operating profit growth and high single-digit percentage growth in earnings per share. According to AJ Bell's investment experts, analysts expect 5% in underlying earnings per share at 125.3p for the first half. "As for dividends, 2020's one-third reduction is now in the rear-view mirror and Imperial is building a new dividend growth streak that is already four years long and about to become five," said Mould, Hewson and Coatsworth. "Thanks to improved profits, free cash flow cover for the dividend is back to nearly two times." "The company has moved to four equal, quarterly dividend payments, and they are running at 40.08p apiece, while a £1.25bn share buyback continues," they said. "Add those together and Imperial is set to return £2.5bn to its shareholders, or some 10% of its current stock market capitalisation." German travel operator Tui ( reported strong first quarter performance in February, posting a 13% increase in revenue to €4.9bn (£4.2bn). Underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) jumped by €44.9m to €50.9m in the first quarter, compared with the same period last year. Tui also reiterated its guidance for the 2025 fiscal year, saying it expected revenue to grow by 5% to 10%, with this figure having coming in at €23.2bn in 2024. Underlying EBIT is expected to increase by 7% to 10%, up from €1.3bn in 2024. Read more: Bank of England's commitment to bring inflation down is 'unwavering', says Bailey Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "TUI had a blockbuster first quarter, with revenue rising at double-digit rates and profits landing well ahead of market expectations at the time. The Holiday Experiences division drove the improvements, with particularly strong performances across its Hotels & Resorts and Cruises." "Operating in a sector which is at the mercy of consumer sentiment and spending power is difficult," he added. "The current challenging economic backdrop means it's hard to map the demand picture accurately." As a result of concerns around weaker bookings, Chiekrie said that this had led markets to expect revenue growth to roughly halve quarter-on-quarter to 6.4%. "But falling oil prices have the potential to keep profits moving higher, given they're such a significant chunk of airlines' costs," he said. "And analysts expect to hear that full-year underlying operating profit guidance of 7-10% growth remains on track when second-quarter results are announced next week." 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Fashion Network
07-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Alibaba, RedNote in tie-up as China e-commerce competition intensifies
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is partnering with popular content platform RedNote to allow users on RedNote to directly click on product links to shop on Alibaba's Taobao platform. The move essentially formalises an app-to-app shopping connection between RedNote - known in China as Xiaohongshu and often compared with Instagram - and Alibaba's e-commerce infrastructure. "By combining Taobao and Tmall 's commerce expertise with Xiaohongshu's strength in lifestyle content, we're helping brands reach consumers more effectively," said Liu Bo, vice president of Alibaba Group and president of Tmall. The broadening of the strategic partnership between Alibaba and RedNote comes as China's e-commerce giants vie for market share on multiple fronts amid weakened consumer confidence, leading to near-constant incentives to attract shoppers and contributing to broader deflationary pressures. The online battlefront has recently shifted to the "instant retail" space, which initially began with food delivery services, but has expanded to include electronics and apparel, delivered within one hour. China's instant retail market has long been dominated by food delivery giant Meituan, opens new tab with Alibaba's in second place. In February, another e-commerce giant, began bringing restaurants, opens new tab onto its own food delivery arm, known as JD Takeaway. In recent weeks, Alibaba has enhanced Taobao's instant retail capabilities, with purchases via an "instant commerce" portal on the Taobao app delivered within the hour with the help of army of couriers. In a bid to attract users, and Alibaba have invested heavily in subsidising instant retail purchases on their platforms. said in April that it would commit "over 10 billion yuan" ($1.38 billion) within the year to instant retail. On Monday, Alibaba said it had fulfilled 10 million instant retail orders in just five days. The app-to-app shopping function between RedNote and Taobao aligns with Alibaba's push for instant retail growth, with the initial pilot programme focusing on fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare products, both growing instant retail categories.
Fashion Network
07-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Alibaba, RedNote in tie-up as China e-commerce competition intensifies
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is partnering with popular content platform RedNote to allow users on RedNote to directly click on product links to shop on Alibaba's Taobao platform. The move essentially formalises an app-to-app shopping connection between RedNote - known in China as Xiaohongshu and often compared with Instagram - and Alibaba's e-commerce infrastructure. "By combining Taobao and Tmall 's commerce expertise with Xiaohongshu's strength in lifestyle content, we're helping brands reach consumers more effectively," said Liu Bo, vice president of Alibaba Group and president of Tmall. The broadening of the strategic partnership between Alibaba and RedNote comes as China's e-commerce giants vie for market share on multiple fronts amid weakened consumer confidence, leading to near-constant incentives to attract shoppers and contributing to broader deflationary pressures. The online battlefront has recently shifted to the "instant retail" space, which initially began with food delivery services, but has expanded to include electronics and apparel, delivered within one hour. China's instant retail market has long been dominated by food delivery giant Meituan, opens new tab with Alibaba's in second place. In February, another e-commerce giant, began bringing restaurants, opens new tab onto its own food delivery arm, known as JD Takeaway. In recent weeks, Alibaba has enhanced Taobao's instant retail capabilities, with purchases via an "instant commerce" portal on the Taobao app delivered within the hour with the help of army of couriers. In a bid to attract users, and Alibaba have invested heavily in subsidising instant retail purchases on their platforms. said in April that it would commit "over 10 billion yuan" ($1.38 billion) within the year to instant retail. On Monday, Alibaba said it had fulfilled 10 million instant retail orders in just five days. The app-to-app shopping function between RedNote and Taobao aligns with Alibaba's push for instant retail growth, with the initial pilot programme focusing on fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare products, both growing instant retail categories.
