CHONGQING, China, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhua Finance.

The finals of the Second Innovation Competition for Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions, held in conjunction with the Innovation Conference, took place from December 17 to 18 in Yongchuan District, Chongqing. The event was jointly organized by the Instrumentation Technology and Economy Institute (ITEI), China Economic Information Service, the Central State-Owned Enterprises Collaborative Innovation Platform for Intelligent Manufacturing, and the China Expert Committee of the IEC Systems Committee for Smart Manufacturing.

Since its launch in August 2025, the competition received 841 submissions, spanning the energy, transportation, machinery, electronics, and metallurgy sectors. Following multiple rounds of review and evaluation, five projects earned top honors, 10 received second-tier awards, and 15 received third-tier awards, in addition to several special category recognitions.

At the Innovation Conference, several industry developments were announced. Among them, the AUTBUS Professional Committee of the China Association for Mechatronics Technology and Application was formally established. The new committee is expected to play a crucial role in supporting China’s drive toward end-to-end, domestically developed innovation in industrial communications, from fundamental protocols and core chips through higher-level applications.

The conference also featured a signing ceremony for industry-academia collaboration agreements between ITEI and several Yongchuan-based universities. With a shared focus on driving the digital and intelligent transformation of manufacturing, the partnerships are designed to strengthen integration between universities and businesses, and establish a framework that connects talent development with the commercialization of research outcomes to address evolving industrial needs.  

In recent years, Chongqing has pursued a development strategy focused on both industry and manufacturing. By integrating artificial intelligence into manufacturing and prioritizing application-driven deployment in key industrial use cases, the municipality has accelerated the implementation of its “AI + Manufacturing” initiative. Following the successful hosting of the inaugural competition last year, the event has returned to Chongqing for its finals for a second consecutive year. This demonstrates the event’s strong alignment with the city’s broader strategy to modernize the manufacturing sector through the “Industrial Brain + Future Factory” model.

As the host of both the competition finals and the Innovation Conference, Yongchuan District is building out an advanced manufacturing cluster system. To date, the district has developed Chongqing’s largest standalone big data industrial center, rolled out 374 intelligent transformation projects, and assisted 40 percent of its large companies in transitioning their management operations to cloud-based platforms. Yongchuan has also had four projects selected as national-level smart manufacturing pilot and demonstration programs, while 14 projects have been named municipal-level pilots for smart manufacturing and industrial internet development. Moreover, the district has completed 53 digital workshops and 10 smart factories, further reinforcing the foundation for innovation-led and sustainable growth across the region’s manufacturing sector.

At the same time, a series of related events took place in Yongchuan, including the Smart Manufacturing and Inspection Equipment Exhibition, the 2025 Annual Conference of the Intelligent Inspection Equipment Industry Development Alliance, and the plenary sessions of SAC/TC 124 and SAC/TC 338.

In the past five years, the city’s cumulative utilized foreign investment reached $100.33 billion

BEIJING, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), foreign enterprises demonstrated their confidence in Shanghai by establishing various business projects encompassing research and development, production, headquarters and marketing.

In the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), companies said that the city will continue to be an engine for supporting their journey in the Chinese market.

As of September, the city’s cumulative utilized foreign investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan reached $100.33 billion. It is home to 631 foreign-invested R&D centers, with more than 50 percent focused on industries such as information technology, auto parts and biopharma. Additionally, a total of 1,060 foreign-invested headquarters are in Shanghai.

Emerging opportunities

Suzano, one of the world’s largest producers of market pulp, entered the Chinese market in the 1980s. Driven by growth in the Chinese market, Suzano has established a local presence that manages sales, investments, R&D, operations, procurement, finance, value chain partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Shanghai is home to its regional headquarters and the Asia Innovability Hub.

“Leveraging the core hub (Shanghai), along with the network spanning Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam and India, we have built an agile and efficient pan-Asian structure dedicated to innovation and operational excellence,” said Pablo Machado, global executive vice-president of strategy and Asia business at Suzano and president of business management at Suzano Asia.

Machado said that Shanghai, as China’s science and technology innovation center, boasts rich economic resources and an active industrial ecosystem, making it one of the most developed and open cities in the country. The city’s highly educated and skilled population provides a continuous supply of talent for industrial development. Strong policy support creates a business-friendly environment, promotes R&D and simplifies the process for foreign companies to navigate the complex and highly competitive Chinese market.

“These collective advantages offer excellent support for Suzano to establish itself in China and drive business development across the Asia-Pacific region,” added Machado.

Shanghai, home to many leading universities and research institutes, also enables Suzano to establish research projects to address challenges more efficiently.

So far, China has become Suzano’s largest export destination for pulp and the core of operations across Asia. The company, which has been developing in China for more than 40 years, will embrace emerging opportunities in China in fields such as green development, according to Machado. It will continue to localize its industry chain and upgrade its value chain to serve China’s initiatives such as green transition and consumption upgrade.

“During the 14th Five-Year Plan, I have been deeply impressed by China’s commitment to high-standard opening-up and easing restrictions on foreign investment access. This has given Suzano strong confidence to deepen our localization in China, integrating comprehensively with the Chinese market in areas including innovation, financing, human resources, procurement and international trade,” said Machado.

“Suzano will remain customer-focused, fully utilizing our unique innovation ecosystem in China, and engaging in extensive collaboration with local industry partners, academia and government institutions, committed to becoming an active participant in the ‘modernized industrial system’ the country is building,” he added.

In the next five years, Shanghai’s efforts in promoting green development and fostering new quality productive forces will empower Suzano in China, according to Machado.

“We anticipate that Shanghai will provide clear policy guidance on green development and new quality productive forces. Suzano’s ‘Innovability’ concept, the pursuit of sustainable solutions through innovation, is fully aligned with this,” he said.

At the eighth China International Import Expo, held in Shanghai in November, the company officially revealed the brand Jinyu, which literally means Golden Fish. It is the Chinese brand for Suzano Biopulp, according to the company.

“This name, chosen for its cultural resonance, symbolizes the premium quality and enduring value of our products and partnerships. It signals a major step in our localization strategy,” said Machado. “It is a commitment to our Chinese customers that we are here to grow with them, providing tailored, sustainable solutions that meet their evolving needs. This also reflects our role in the Chinese industry, supporting our customers in becoming more competitive and investing in them and alongside them to ensure they deliver higher-quality products to increasingly sophisticated Chinese consumers.”

Advancing development

Plansee Shanghai, specializing in the manufacture of refractory metals, alloys and composites, established its presence in Shanghai in 2000.

Over 25 years, Plansee Shanghai has been expanding its footprint in the city. In 2013, it opened its first production site, occupying more than 36,000 square meters in the Lingang area of Shanghai. An expansion of this site was completed in 2019, followed by a third phase of expansion finished in 2025.

Currently, the production site of Plansee Shanghai in the Lingang Industrial Zone is dedicated to the research and production of refractory metals and their alloys. It has established a solid customer base across high-tech manufacturing industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, medical technology, power transmission and distribution, heat treatment and the electronics industry.

Richard Cheung, managing director of Plansee Shanghai, said that the company chose Shanghai to begin its Chinese journey due to the city’s outstanding talent pool, strong international perspective, and well-developed industrial ecosystem. Efficient and transparent government services, along with a deep understanding of industry needs and the ability to provide comprehensive support, were also key factors in Plansee’s decision to establish itself in Shanghai.

“We chose Lingang because of its advantageous location at the hub of the Yangtze River Delta,” added Cheung. “This location offers convenient transportation and a comprehensive industry chain, making it particularly suitable for high-end manufacturing and import-export business. Meanwhile, Lingang is home to numerous advanced enterprises in the semiconductor and new energy sectors, facilitating close proximity to customers and collaborative innovation.”

In the next five years, Plansee Shanghai will leverage its global network, which includes experts from the European headquarters and locally trained professionals, to deliver tailored high-performance material solutions to its clients. It is set to expand the application of its high-performance materials across key sectors such as medical devices, consumer electronics and new energy vehicles.

Plansee Shanghai also intends to enhance its collaboration with universities and research institutions in Shanghai, fostering the customized development of materials to better meet the innovative demands of the Chinese market. In addition, the company will boost local R&D efforts and invest in green manufacturing to solidify its market position, with plans to increase annual R&D spending by an average of 20 percent.

“Over the next five years, Plansee Shanghai will continue to ramp up investment in new product development and industrial layout,” said Cheung. “By 2030, we expect the annual production of high-end materials to double from current levels, while also striving to achieve our carbon peak goals.”

Plansee Shanghai is committed to deepening its roots in the city and contributing to its development through expertise.

“Shanghai is not only a gateway to the Chinese market but also a hub for innovation and collaboration,” said Cheung. “We will leverage Shanghai’s strengths in technological innovation and its open policies to further advance our localization strategy and expand our influence in the high-end materials sector. We are dedicated to actively participating in Shanghai’s growth and supporting its ambition to become a global technological innovation center.”

Continuing success

Pierre Fabre, one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical companies which has made significant strides in China, said that the goals and concrete measures announced by China for the 15th Five-Year Plan present a historic opportunity for the group. It will continue synchronizing with Shanghai’s development over the next five years.

According to Zheng Hongshu, senior director of Asia-Pacific market access & health economics and senior director of business development for China at Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals (China), the company believes that in the next five years, Shanghai will continue to introduce open measures in innovative drug access and approval processes, accelerate innovation in regulatory and service models for clinically urgent drugs and embrace cutting-edge technologies and open cooperation. Pierre Fabre’s development plans must be based on the policies of this period and feature synchronization with Shanghai’s industrial planning, acceleration of the collaboration and R&D process for new drugs, and benefits for both patients and the company.

With the support of the Shanghai government, a subsidiary of the Pierre Fabre Group was approved in 2024 to become a multinational regional headquarters. This provides a cooperation platform for multiple projects of Pierre Fabre’s medical technology and cosmetic R&D companies in Shanghai, according to Zheng.

“We have undertaken some beneficial practices. In the future, we will continue to actively seek in-depth cooperation with various local partners such as academia, clinical research centers and biotech companies to jointly promote innovation in oncology and skin health, bringing more high-quality, effective and safe products to the Chinese market.”

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) proudly announces the winners of the SMARTIES™ X Global 2025 Awards, recognizing the world’s most effective and innovative marketing campaigns. This year’s program celebrated work that pushed creative boundaries while delivering measurable impact, proving marketing’s power to drive business growth and meaningful change.

The global competition honored 83 exceptional campaigns: 31 Gold, 29 Silver, and 23 Bronze awards, alongside 13 prestigious Industry Awards recognizing excellence across the marketing ecosystem.

Distinguished Industry Award Winners:

• Enabling Technology Company of the Year: Pinterest
• Independent Agency of the Year: Consciouslab
• Publisher of the Year: TikTok
• Most Resilient Brand of the Year: Dove
• Creative Agency of the Year: Dentsu Creative Vietnam
• Media Agency of the Year: Spark Foundry Vietnam
• Agency Network of the Year: Mindshare
• Holding Agency Company of the Year: WPP
• Brand of the Year: Ensure Gold
• Advertiser of the Year: Unilever
• Juror’s Choice Award: The Walking Ads
• Best in Show: Vision of Sakıp Sabancı Podcast

This year’s competition drew submissions across seven strategic channels: Purpose Driven Marketing, Marketing Impact, Impact Media, Emerging Tech Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Creative & Innovation Impact and AI Marketing. A distinguished international jury of marketing leaders evaluated each entry based on strategic rigor, creative execution, and proven business outcomes.

The winning campaigns demonstrate how marketing drives tangible value. From purpose-led initiatives that inspired behavioral change to AI-powered strategies that personalized at scale, from e-commerce innovations that converted seamlessly to breakthrough creative that captured global attention. These campaigns set the standard for what modern marketing can achieve.

“We’re witnessing a defining moment in marketing’s evolution,” said Rohit Dadwal, CEO, APAC & Global Head of SMARTIES™ Worldwide, Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA). “This year’s SMARTIES™ X Global winners embody three critical shifts reshaping our industry: the rise of AI as a strategic partner that amplifies human creativity rather than replacing it; the integration of purpose as a business imperative that drives both loyalty and growth; and the demand for marketing that doesn’t just reach audiences, but moves them emotionally and commercially. These campaigns prove that in today’s fragmented, skeptical, data-rich world, the winners are those who combine bold creative thinking with strategic rigor and technological sophistication. This is what marketing excellence looks like in 2025 and these teams are showing the world how it’s done.”

SMARTIES™ X Global winners gain significant competitive advantages beyond recognition. Winners are featured in the prestigious MMA Business Impact Index (BII), developed in collaboration with WARC, the global authority on advertising and media effectiveness. This recognition solidifies their status as industry leaders and enhances their credibility with clients, partners, and stakeholders worldwide.

The awards continue to serve as the definitive benchmark for marketing effectiveness, celebrating the individuals, teams, and organizations driving meaningful innovation across the global marketing landscape.

View the Complete Winner Gallery Here.

About the Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA)

The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) is the global, non-profit community of Chief Marketing Officers and senior marketing leaders advancing marketers’ ability to create value. Led by CMOs and supported by the entire ecosystem at the governance level — including brands, media, agencies, consultancies, AdTech, and MarTech — MMA develops evidence-based models, frameworks, and tools validated through multi-year, multi-million-dollar Think Tanks and Labs.

Operating currently across four global think tanks — Marketing Attribution (MATT), Marketing Org Strategy (MOSTT), AI Leadership (ALTT), Data & CX (DATT), and more to come; MMA tackles marketing’s most challenging unanswered questions and translates findings into applied practices that are guaranteed to increase enterprise value. Headquartered in New York City, with operations in 17 countries across APAC, Europe, MEA, LATAM, and North America, MMA has more than 825 corporate members who gather at 62+ MMA conferences worldwide, and flagship gatherings in the U.S., including MMA’s POSSIBLE in Miami and MMA CMO & CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Learn more at https://mmaglobal.com/

The Marketing + Media includes the world’s most influential marketers and partners, including: AB InBev, Adobe, Ally Bank, Amazon, AT&T, Bank of America, BCG, Campbell’s, Canva, Colgate-Palmolive, CVS Health, Delta, Diageo, Discord, Discover, Disney, Eli Lilly, EY, Ford, General Motors, Google, Hershey’s, Hilton, Home Depot, Interpublic Group, JP Morgan Chase, Kellanova, Kroger, LinkedIn, LiveRamp, L’Oréal, Major League Baseball, Marriott, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Merck, Meta, Microsoft, Molson Coors, Morgan Stanley, National Football League, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Pinterest, Progressive, Reddit, Roku, Salesforce, Samsung, Sephora, Snap, Target, The Trade Desk, T-Mobile, Tubi, Uber, Unilever, Visa, Walmart, X, Yahoo – and many more.

About SMARTIES™

SMARTIES™ is the prestigious marketing awards program hosted by MMA, recognizing excellence in marketing effectiveness and innovation. The SMARTIES Awards celebrate campaigns that push creative boundaries while delivering measurable business impact. With programs spanning local, regional, and global markets, SMARTIES has become the industry’s most respected benchmark for marketing that drives real growth.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global economic landscape at an unprecedented pace. Fueling this transformation is an ever-growing demand for electricity, which has accelerated innovation across global energy transition and infrastructure development. Recognizing this critical shift, Cathay United Bank announced that it would be collaborating with Macquarie Asset Management—one of the world’s largest infrastructure asset managers—to introduce private infrastructure investment solutions. This collaboration will focus on areas such as renewable energy, power-grid upgrades, energy-storage systems, and circular-economy infrastructure, enabling HNW clients to seize emerging opportunities driven by the AI era.

Robert Fuh, CEO of Cathay United Bank Private Banking, stated, “In today’s world, megatrends such as AI are driving global economic transformation and reshaping investment dynamics. Recognizing that infrastructure is the backbone of economic activity and that sustainable investing is a long-term structural shift, we aim to provide our HNW clients with international energy transition and infrastructure development opportunities through world-class private infrastructure investment strategies—delivered professionally and in full compliance. Through such efforts, we strive to create a positive momentum in financial and industry sustainability, fostering long-term values for both individuals and society”.

In recent years, Cathay United Bank has built a comprehensive alternatives platform spanning private equity, private credit, private real estate, and hedge-fund strategies. Private infrastructure investments—characterized by inflation-resilient features and stable cash flows—have also become increasingly popular among investors seeking both diversification and steady performance amidst global uncertainty and inflation.

Macquarie Asset Management, a prominent leader in renewable energy, has accumulated extensive global experience over the decades. As of September 2025, Macquarie Asset Management oversaw approximately USD 634.1 billion in global assets under management, including USD 209.9 billion in infrastructure assets. Through this partnership, Cathay United Bank not only seeks to provide clients with greater access to global private infrastructure investments, but also demonstrate its unwavering commitment to financial internationalization and innovation in sustainable investment.

Looking ahead, guided by Cathay Financial Holdings’ developing strategy of asset management, Cathay United Bank will continue to refine its private-banking wealth-management services. By collaborating with leading domestic and international institutions to create sustainable investment opportunities with long-term growth potential, we aspire to enhance the Bank’s international connectivity and competitiveness as a leading regional financial institution.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Silver Palace, a fantasy adventure ARPG built with Unreal Engine 5 by game developer and publisher Elementa, has officially opened sign-ups for the first closed beta test accompanied by a brand-new trailer. Available on PC, the upcoming [Monotype] Beta Test presents a Victorian-inspired detective adventure with combat dynamics and open world exploration in the metropolis. Sign-up for the test and pre-registration for the game are now available on the official website.

This first round of testing, following the official announcement of Silver Palace in May, will introduce players to a range of new content including up to 7 playable characters, expanded urban area for exploration and Real Estate Investment system, and the mount Silverium Pegasus. Additionally, the test will feature the “Deep Cognito” combat challenge, “Case Simulation” combat challenge and various side missions hidden across the city. Players can take on high-difficulty boss encounters and experience the game’s core combat mechanics.

In Silver Palace, players will assume the role of a “Detective” tasked with investigating crimes and uncovering hidden truths. They will embark on an adventure with a diverse group of partners to confront unknown enemies and unravel the mysteries in Silvernia. As various factions — from corporate monopolies and underground syndicates to royal houses and cults — vie for control of Silverium, tensions rise across the city.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Silver Palace features anime-style characters, an immersive combat system and a Victorian-inspired metropolis with stunning visual details. Players can switch between characters during battles to unleash powerful skills and combos. As they explore the city’s sprawling environments, they’ll gather evidence at crime scenes, track down targets, battle their enemies and reveal more of the stories of Silvernia.

Players interested in joining the Silver Palace [Monotype] Beta Test can sign up via the official website. Be among the first to dive into the enhanced world of Silvernia and experience its enriched urban life events and game features.

PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Phu Quoc prepares to welcome the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2027, the island is poised to reinforce its status as a premier destination for international business and events. With convenient access through frequent flights and favourable visa policies, Phu Quoc offers unmatched ease for global travellers. In line with this growth, Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay presents its comprehensive range of services for meetings, incentives, conferences, events (MICE), and weddings. These offerings further establish the resort as a leading choice for MICE travellers seeking exceptional experiences on the island.

The resort offers versatile meeting venues designed for corporate gatherings, retreats, planning meetings, incentive trips, or conferences. It has a 416 sqm Grand Ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, breakout spaces, and more than 1,000 sqm of beachfront. Supported by a dedicated MICE planning team, each event benefits from seamless coordination, flexible setups, and reliable audio-visual equipment.

Guests can enjoy the resort’s facilities, from spacious rooms, villas, beautiful outdoor swimming pools, spa, fitness centre, to family amenities, alongside creative dining and premium banquet options.

Phu Quoc’s natural beauty and modern infrastructure make it a premier MICE destination. Corporate groups can enhance their meetings with inspiring activities such as visits to pepper and bee farms, golf courses, guided nature treks, and authentic cultural experiences. These carefully crafted programmes elevate incentive trips and strengthen team-building efforts, delivering exceptional value and memorable moments.

For couples seeking a remarkable wedding destination in Phu Quoc, Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay offers stunning indoor and outdoor wedding venues, from a pristine beachfront for romantic sunset ceremonies to an elegant Grand Ballroom. Additionally, the resort’s wedding packages provide comprehensive planning support, covering décor, menu selection, and overall styling. Set against Bai Dai’s picturesque shoreline, each celebration is thoughtfully designed to be personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.

The resort is offering a 10% discount on the master bill for MICE events booked by 4 March 2026 for events held through 30 August 2026.

Members of IHG One Rewards and IHG Business Rewards enjoy exclusive rates and can earn and redeem points worldwide when booking eligible meetings, events, or weddings at participating IHG hotels. Guests can enrol for free to access these benefits instantly, subject to terms and conditions.

Explore Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay’s packages and venue options at https://phuquoc.crowneplaza.com/meeting-events/.

Upcoming openings include hotels, resorts, and residences—spanning Greece, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States— underscoring the Group’s commitment to global, quality‑driven expansion.

HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rosewood Hotel Group (“the Group”) today announces continued expansion of its global development pipeline with the on-schedule opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, the Group’s first ski resort. A landmark debut for the brand, the new alpine retreat marks Rosewood’s entry into a new sector and reinforces the Group’s presence across some of the world’s most sought after destinations and high-growth markets.

This debut follows seven on-track openings in 2025, including the milestone launch of Rosewood’s first standalone residential property available for exclusive sale, Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills in the United States, reaffirming the Group’s expansion into the luxury residential category and its strategic focus to redefine private branded residences by creating neighborhood landmarks that appreciate in both emotional and financial value. Together with the forthcoming launch of Rosewood AMAALA in Saudi Arabia, set to bring an ultra-luxury regenerative escape to the Red Sea region. These additions underscore the Group’s commitment to quality‑driven expansion and elevating operational excellence across its global portfolio.

Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, said: “Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, our first ski resort, is a milestone that reflects our long‑term commitment to thoughtfully expanding our global portfolio and our ability to enter new, experience-driven sectors.”

“We are guided by a clear ambition: to grow with purpose, to create enduring value, and to deliver transformative experiences that resonate with our communities. As we bring our brands to the world’s most extraordinary destinations, our vision and commitment remain focused on quality, innovation, and the sustainable success of our global business. I am grateful for the ongoing support and trust from our associates, guests, and partners.”

Strategic Expansion in 2025
The opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin brings the total number of openings for Rosewood Hotel Group in 2025 to eight across three continents – comprising seven properties under Rosewood, including a standalone Rosewood Residences, and New World Jinzhou Hotel.

Nestled in the exclusive village of Courchevel 1850, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin brings the brand’s signature refined, residential‑style luxury to one of the world’s most celebrated ski destinations. Anchoring the resort’s connection to art and place, the lobby features an installation by renowned artist Olafur Eliasson – two crystalline structures suspended within mirrored walls and ceilings, creating the illusion of infinite, snowflake-inspired forms. The resort also offers luxury accommodations, elevated dining concepts, curated wellness experiences, and direct ski‑in/ski‑out access, providing guests with an intimate retreat that celebrates the distinct character and natural beauty of the French Alps.

From the French Alps to the dramatic sand dunes surrounding Qatar’s cityscape lies Rosewood Doha’s coral-inspired mashrabiya, to revitalizing heritage sites such as Rosewood Amsterdam and The Chancery Rosewood – the new era of Rosewood is one defined by catalyzing the future of place. This vision extends across a diverse portfolio of iconic openings in 2025: the lush coastal retreat of Rosewood Mandarina in Mexico, the idyllic Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan, the sophisticated Rosewood Residence in Beverly Hills, and the contemporary New World Jinzhou Hotel in China’s vibrant port city. See Editor’s Note for the full list of properties. 

Expanding with Purpose Across New Destinations
Rosewood’s upcoming openings further demonstrate the Group’s thoughtful approach to development, with each property designed to deliver a deeper connection to each place and community. Some anticipated openings include:

• Rosewood AMAALA — An ultra‑luxury regenerative retreat on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, set between the world’s fourth‑largest barrier reef and the scenic Hijazi mountains, designed to harmonise wellness, sustainability, and the surrounding natural landscape.
• Rosewood Red Sea — Located along Saudi Arabia’s west coast on the Shura Island, the property will be part of The Red Sea destination. Poised to be one of Saudi Arabia’s top cultural and lifestyle hubs, the development is comprised of a stunning marina offering a yacht club, commercial retail and dining options, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course.
• Rosewood Blue Palaceand Rosewood Residence Crete — Rosewood’s entrance into Greece. A coastal retreat woven seamlessly into the island’s landscape, honouring Crete’s rich cultural heritage.
• Rosewood Rome — Located in the former headquarters of Italy’s Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), an urban retreat spanning three historic early‑1900s buildings on Via Veneto, blending timeless Roman elegance with contemporary design, complete with a rooftop Asaya Spa, modern Roman Bathhouse, and sweeping city views.
• Rosewood Calistoga and Rosewood Residences Calistoga — A contemporary hillside estate where forest, vine, and sky converge, inviting guests into a modern yet soulful sanctuary rooted in terroir, togetherness, and the quiet magic of Napa’s natural rhythm.
• Rosewood Dubai and Rosewood Residences Dubai — Set on the shores of Peninsula Dubai, an upcoming landmark destination within the city’s most prestigious waterfront district.
• Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek — Honouring the legacy of the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, this landmark collection of residences sets a new standard for high-rise living in one of the country’s most coveted communities.
• Rosewood Residences Lido Key — Situated along one of the country’s most beautiful beaches, the elegant residences are set among pristine white sands and overlook the Gulf of Mexico.

Strengthening Presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

The forthcoming opening of Rosewood AMAALA builds on the Group’s expanding presence in the GCC, joining Rosewood Doha, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, and the upcoming Rosewood Dubai. As one of the region’s most anticipated ultra‑luxury developments, Rosewood AMAALA reinforces the Group’s commitment to entering experience‑rich markets and shaping the next generation of transformative travel.

Each destination has been carefully selected for its exceptional market potential and cultural significance, showcasing the Group’s commitment to meeting evolving traveller desires for new destinations, cultural immersion, and luxury hospitality.

Editor’s Note:

Property openings in 2025:

1. Rosewood Miyakojima (55 keys) — Rosewood’s first property in Japan. A serene island escape on Okinawa’s untouched coastline, where Japanese craftsmanship, regenerative design, and crystalline ocean landscapes come together to define a new era of luxury in Japan.
2. Rosewood Mandarina (134 keys) — A sanctuary on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, embracing three biodiverse ecosystems to deliver a deeply immersive connection to ancient culture, pristine nature, and transformative coastal living.
3. New World Jinzhou Hotel (215 keys) — A modern haven in Liaoning’s vibrant port city, offering contemporary comfort, intuitive service, and refined spaces designed to welcome both business and leisure travellers at the heart of Jinzhou in China.
4. Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills (17 homes) — The first standalone residences from Rosewood. An exclusive private residence in the heart of Beverly Hills, combining refined residential design with Rosewood’s signature service to create an intimate enclave of elevated West Coast living.
5. Rosewood Doha (155 keys, 162 fully serviced apartments, and 276 Rosewood Residences) — Rosewood’s entrance into Qatar. A striking architectural statement along the Lusail Marina, inspired by Arabian Gulf coral formations, offering an immersive blend of design, ritual, and renewal at the heart of Qatar’s “City of the Future.”
6. Rosewood Amsterdam (134 keys) — An ultraluxury retreat in the former Palace of Justice, uniting Dutch heritage, contemporary artistry and canal-side elegance within a meticulously restored UNESCO-listed landmark.
7. The Chancery Rosewood (144 keys) — A reimagined London icon overlooking Grosvenor Square, transformed into a contemporary landmark where heritage architecture, visionary design, and community-driven cultural programming redefine modern luxury.
8. Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin (51 keys) — Rosewood’s first ski resort, an exquisitely crafted alpine retreat where contemporary chalet elegance meets the spirit of the French Alps.

Property photos are available for download here.

About Rosewood Hotel Group 
Rosewood Hotel Group, privately owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is one of the world’s leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups. It encompasses four brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co., a modern and progressive private members club. Its combined hotel portfolio consists of 59 properties in 26 countries with more than 30 new properties currently under development. For more information, visit rosewoodhotelgroup.com.