SHENZHEN, China, March 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 15, the globally renowned obstacle racing event, the Spartan Race, kicked off its 2025 season at Bijiashan Park in the downtown of southern China's Shenzhen city.
This thrilling event features the Kids Race on March 15 and 16, followed by the Sprint, Super, and the intense 4-hour Hurricane Heat for adults on March 22 to 23. Additionally, the Tough Mudder Kids event will take place at the same venue on April 19.
These international sports events, hosted in downtown Shenzhen's parks and business districts, will inject fresh energy and urban charm into the city and the Greater Bay Area.
Urban Park Life: Enhancing Accessibility and Diversity
Since its debut in the United States in 2010, the Spartan Race has captivated the world with its demanding courses and diverse events, now held in over 40 countries and regions. The first day of the exciting Kids Race drew over 6,500 young participants.
Bijiashan Park, the race venue, is centrally located in Shenzhen. Adjacent to the UpperHills urban complex, the park is a beloved spot for sports and leisure among locals and a key component of Shenzhen's Five-park Connectivity Plan, exemplifying the city's "Park + Business" model.
UpperHills Fashion Life: Delight in Two Spectacular Flower Shows
As a key partner of the race, UpperHills utilizes its distinctive business model featuring "town, shopfront and mall" to deliver comprehensive services for the event.
During the event, UpperHills will serve as a rest area for participants and spectators, hosting a range of cultural and leisure activities. It will debut the International Exotic Plants Show & Sale from March 28 to 30. Furthermore, the Greater Bay Area Flower Show 2025 is set to take place from March 28 to April 6 at Bijiashan Sports Park-UpperHills.
As a premier international urban complex in Shenzhen and a key cultural hub in the Greater Bay Area, UpperHills is at the forefront of creating diverse consumer experiences. Through a vibrant array of international cultural and sports events, it plays a pivotal role in elevating Shenzhen as a global hotspot for sports, culture, and commerce. This initiative supports the city's ambition to become an international consumption center, offering exciting new opportunities and experiences for global visitors.
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UpperHills: The 2025 Spartan Race Elevating Shenzhen's Status as an International Consumption Hub
SINGAPORE, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is proud to announce that it has received an appreciation award from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for its proactive contribution in the fight against cyber threats. This recognition reinforces Binance's dedication to remaining at the forefront of industry efforts to build a safe and secure financial ecosystem for all.
The award was presented by SPF's CyberCrime Command (CCC) during this year's Alliance of Public PrivAte Cybercrime sTakeholders (APPACT) networking dinner held last week on March 11, 2025. The APPACT Appreciation Awards recognize private companies for their efforts and partnership with the SPF CCC in capability building and their contributions to detecting and preventing cybercrime. This award underscores the important role that private sector players, such as Binance, play in combatting emerging cybersecurity threats in Singapore.
The Guest of Honor at the dinner, Mr Zhang Weihan, Acting Deputy Commissioner (Investigation & Intelligence) and Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of SPF, gave an opening speech where he directly expressed appreciation to various private sector entities, including Binance, for their analytical and operational support in cases handled by the Singapore Police Force.
Binance received the award this year alongside 17 other companies. Award recipients also include tech giants like Google, Mastercard, Meta, Microsoft, and PayPal.
On receiving the award, Akbar Akhtar, Binance's Head of Investigations for APAC, shared: "Receiving the APPACT Appreciation Award is an honor for Binance, and we are deeply grateful to the Singapore Police Force for recognizing our team's efforts in combating cybercrime. At Binance, we have always believed that effective security requires collaboration. That is why we are constantly looking for opportunities to directly engage with both law enforcement agencies and industry players to create a digital environment where everyone feels safe, comfortable, and protected."
This latest recognition places a spotlight on Binance's broader and ongoing efforts to combat illicit activity and build strong public-private partnerships in all parts of the world. In fact, it has been a particularly active month for Binance in Southeast Asia. Earlier this month, Binance also received an appreciation from Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for contributions to Operation Cyber Guardian. Additionally, Binance was recently honored with an appreciation medal from the Directorate of Cyber Crime of Indonesia for its long-term support for the unit.
In 2024, Binance responded to nearly 65,000 requests from law enforcement agencies worldwide. Moving forward, Binance remains committed to working collaboratively with both public and private players to ensure the digital sphere remains safe and secure for all.
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Binance Honored by Singapore Police Force for Collaborative Cybercrime Prevention Efforts
