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Dreame Technology Recognized on Fast Company’s List of Brands That Matter

The awards recognize brands that achieve cultural significance and deep customer connections.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology (Dreame) is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company‘s annual Brands That Matter list in the Global category. The list honors brands and individuals that go beyond acquiring customers — they resonate deeply with people and communities in a profound way. Through innovative branding and marketing, these companies and nonprofits have established meaningful relevance and cultural impact. The full list can be found on fastcompany.com and in the upcoming Winter print edition hitting newsstands beginning December 16, 2025.

Dreame honored as a Fast Company 2025 Brands That Matter
Dreame honored as a Fast Company 2025 Brands That Matter

“Being selected to Brands That Matter is meaningful to us because it recognizes value created in everyday life,” said Yu Hao, CEO and Founder of Dreame. “For Dreame, technology is not only about solving tasks; it’s about improving experiences and building genuine connections with users. We appreciate the trust of 30 million families whose feedback propels us to drive innovation with technology and remain focused on diverse, personalized needs.”

“We’re thrilled to recognize this diverse group of honorees and highlight the work of exceptional marketing leaders,” said Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company‘s editor-in-chief. “What unites brands is their dedication and ingenuity in forging authentic audience relationships through work that resonates in culture.”

Fast Company Brands That Matter 2025
Fast Company Brands That Matter 2025

Brands That Matter honors brands that demonstrate social value, positive impact on users and communities, and cultural resonance, recognizing those with leadership in innovation, market adaptability and distinctiveness. Since 2021, the series has showcased brands from large multinationals to rising innovators for the “truly important” impact they make.

Dreame’s recognition highlights the core of its brand philosophy: deploying technology to solve real-world challenges, earning consumer trust through thoughtful localization rather than uniform global rollouts, and telling human-centered stories grounded in everyday experience — all while building with long-term responsibility in mind.

With insights flowing from over 120 markets, Dreame follows a “one-country, one-plan” approach that combines local preferences into product experience and design.

  • In Europe, aligning with Europeans’ emotional bond with sustainable living, Dreame’s smart lawnmowers blend gardening efficiency with ecological stewardship, evolving into icons of eco-conscious lifestyles.
  • In North America, the Dreame H15 Pro CarpeFlex introduces a first-of-its-kind carpet cleaning solution for wet and dry vacuums, allowing users to switch between carpet and hard floors simply by swapping the roller brush. Its composite carpet brush — featuring rubber strips and soft bristles — delivers vacuum-level dry carpet pickup by deeply loosening embedded debris while gently sweeping away surface dust, while MistLock Dust Control uses a fine mist to bind dust on contact and direct it into the used-water tank for cleaner disposal.
  • To better serve households with extensive carpeted areas — common across Europe, North America, and the Middle East — Dreame has tailored its “mop removal” feature specifically for carpet lovers. This design automatically retracts the mop to prevent carpets from getting wet and soiled. Dreame’s robot vacuums have now reached a new milestone in global market share, claiming the No. 1 in robot vacuum market share across 18 countries.

Dreame’s brand messaging centers on creating ‘real-life value’ by showcasing authentic local stories and use cases. Dreame’s brand messaging centers on creating ‘real-life value’ by showcasing authentic local stories and use cases. This approach, combined with localized operations, fueled exceptional performance. We achieved remarkable, multi-fold year-over-year growth on our Direct-to-Consumer sites in key markets like Southwest Europe and North America. This success was propelled by a strategy that blended emotional storytelling with value proposition — for instance, in Germany, the “Reclaim Time for Family” campaign, rooted in local lifestyle insights, effectively boosted brand awareness and sales.

From customizing product experiences for individual markets to investing in operational efficiency and circular initiatives, Dreame remains focused on a clear mission: using technology-driven innovation to give families everywhere more time, greater comfort, and lasting peace of mind.

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company that focuses on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. For more information, visit https://global.dreametech.com/

About Fast Company

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.

Taipei City’s Global Pass: A New Partner Channel for Global Startup Spaces

TAIPEI, Dec. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As cities compete to attract internationally minded founders, one of the more notable developments in East Asia is the rise of Taipei City’s Global Pass, a government-backed programme that quietly created a curated stream of globally capable startups moving across Asia, the US and Europe. What makes the programme relevant for global coworking operators, accelerators and investors is not the subsidy itself, but the fact that it offers a structured way for overseas partners to engage with Taipei-based companies that are actively seeking international expansion.


Launched in 2024 by the Taipei City Government’s Department of Economic Development and administered through StartUP@Taipei, Global Pass helps Taipei-based startups access overseas coworking spaces, local soft-landing services and community networks. The programme provides a subsidy of NT$60,000 (approximately US$2,000) per company, but its deeper value comes from the simple reality that participating teams already have clear international goals and a concrete intention to operate abroad. In just over a year, the programme has attracted 650 registered members, with 45 companies completing overseas landings through Global Pass. Taipei now collaborates with around 120 partner spaces across 11 countries and 22 cities.

For international operators, this means Global Pass functions as a pre-screened pipeline of founders who are not “ecosystem tourists.” They tend to have practical motivations—clinical trials in the US, media and commerce partnerships in Southeast Asia, proof-of-concept opportunities in Korea, or enterprise deployments in Singapore. Their industries range from AI video, smart-city systems and industrial automation to precision oncology, agritech data and gaming. Across sectors, the common traits are technical depth, cross-border fluency and a partnership-driven mindset rather than a quick market test and retreat.

Among the various Global Pass cases, two illustrate the type of long-term engagement that international spaces say they want from incoming foreign teams.

Kenkone, a Taipei medical-technology company, used Global Pass to enter Japan—one of Asia’s most demanding markets for foreign startups. Through the programme, the team was matched with a suitable Tokyo startup space, received assistance with application procedures, and began working inside a professional community where introductions and trust matter as much as product. Over several months, the Tokyo hub became more than a desk provider; it acted as an informal advisor, a bridge to legal and accounting partners, and an interpreter of business norms. These relationships reduced the friction of incorporation, and Kenkone ultimately established a Japanese entity. For Japanese space operators, the case demonstrates what Global Pass companies are looking for: not transactional seat rentals, but long-term operational bases where local knowledge, networks and administrative navigation matter as much as facility quality.

A second example, TOII Games, shows how Global Pass can also move beyond traditional tech verticals. TOII, an AI-driven gaming and IP studio from Taipei, used Global Pass-supported matching activities in Seoul to enter the Korean content ecosystem. Rather than treating Korea as an export destination, the team engaged with local gaming partners, explored collaborative production models, and designed AI-enhanced workflows that aligned with Korean studios’ needs. This approach opened doors in Busan, where the company ran proof-of-concept projects with local partners. For Korean content hubs and gaming-focused coworking spaces, TOII’s experience signals that Taipei companies are not arriving with rigid commercial structures; they come prepared to co-develop pilots, adapt products and embed themselves into existing cultural production chains.

Beyond these two longer cases, other Global Pass companies illustrate the programme’s breadth. CancerFree, a precision-oncology startup, and METAIAM, an AI solutions firm, entered the US market with the help of Global Pass and used access to overseas spaces to conduct joint development, meet clinical partners and lower initial operational costs. In Singapore, agritech data company DATAYOO launched a new product line and leveraged coworking networks to reach markets beyond Asia. At the same time, Global Pass has supported Taipei’s digital nomad communities—such as the Taiwan Digital Nomad Association—in running activities inside Japanese startup spaces, creating technical meetups and remote-work gatherings that increased foot traffic and built new user segments for host spaces.

These examples collectively point to an important trend: Taipei’s founders increasingly treat startup spaces not as temporary addresses but as gateway institutions—places where regulatory guidance, partner introductions, sector-specific communities and soft-landing assistance converge. For international operators, the value of partnering with Taipei lies in accessing these founders early, when they are shaping their expansion strategy and deciding where to anchor long-term operations.

What Global Pass offers to overseas partners is straightforward. First, by engaging with the Global Pass programme, overseas partners gain a direct channel to Taipei-based startups that are actively pursuing international expansion. Second, its selection mechanism ensures that only teams with actual overseas commitments make use of the programme. Third, because Global Pass subsidises part of the initial landing cost, partner spaces see higher conversion rates from inquiry to multi-month residency. Finally, the programme positions overseas operators as preferred collaboration partners, effectively opening a recurring channel for hosting Taipei founders, digital nomads, pilot teams and even Taipei-driven events.

For global coworking operators, accelerators, innovation campuses and venture investors, this means that Taipei is building a city-supported export mechanism for startup talent—one that is deliberately designed to connect with spaces like yours. Many Global Pass companies are actively looking for new soft-landing partners, programme hosts, event collaborators and local advisers.

Spaces interested in collaborating with Taipei’s founders or welcoming teams through the Global Pass network can contact the Taipei City Global Pass programme directly. As more cities experiment with new ways to internationalise their startup base, Taipei’s model shows that coordinated public-sector support, combined with high-quality founders, can turn a soft-landing programme into a cross-border ecosystem bridge—one that global startup spaces may want to plug into sooner rather than later.

Vinfuture 2025 Honors Four Groundbreaking Scientific Achievements Under The Theme “Rising And Thriving”


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 December 2025 – The VinFuture Foundation officially announces the laureates of the VinFuture Prizes 2025. Four outstanding scientific and technological breakthroughs have been honored, reflecting this year’s theme “Rising and Thriving”, and highlighting the role of cross-border scientific collaboration in addressing global challenges in health, environment, and human livelihood.

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The 2025 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony was broadcast live on VTV1, the national television channel of Vietnam. The event was attended by Mr. Tran Thanh Man, Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly, along with leaders of central ministries and agencies, representatives of embassies and international organisations, and distinguished scientists from around the world.

The VinFuture Prize 2025 received 1,705 nominations from scientists, research institutions, and technology enterprises worldwide, representing an almost threefold increase relative to the inaugural year. These submissions highlight impactful cross-border research efforts focused on protecting public health, advancing next-generation intelligent materials, addressing climate change, accelerating novel energy solutions, and strengthening global food security frameworks.

The 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize valued at US$3 million is awarded to Dr. Douglas R. Lowy, Dr. John T. Schiller, Dr. Aimée R. Kreimer and Prof. Maura L. Gillison (USA) for discoveries and development of HPV vaccines for prevention of tumors caused by human papillomaviruses.

Foundational studies on HPV capsid proteins by Drs. Douglas Lowy and John Schiller led to the development of highly effective HPV vaccines, preventing millions of cervical cancer cases, especially in developing countries. Furthermore, the single-dose vaccination regimen developed by Dr. Aimée Kreimer – now recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) – has significantly expanded vaccine access for populations worldwide.

In parallel, laboratory and epidemiological studies by Prof. Maura Gillison and Dr. Aimée Kreimer established the link between HPV and head-and-neck cancers, which represent an emerging cancer threat expected to be mitigated by HPV vaccination efforts. The achievements of Dr. Douglas Lowy, Dr. John Schiller, Dr. Aimée Kreimer, and Prof. Maura Gillison have already saved millions of lives and will keep lowering the global cancer burden for decades to come.

In addition to the Grand Prize, the 2025 VinFuture Prizes will also present three Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, recognizing Innovators from Developing Countries, Women Innovators, and Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields.

The 2025 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries​ is awarded to Prof. María Esperanza Martínez-Romero (Mexico) for advances in microbial ecology and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the tropics. Prof. Martínez-Romero has discovered and described numerous new Rhizobium species, significantly expanding scientific understanding of microbial taxonomy and plant-microbe interactions in agriculture. Her work has opened new directions in the study of bacterial-plant symbiosis, with profound implications for sustainable agriculture in resource-limited settings.

The 2025 VinFuture Special Prize for Women Innovators is awarded to Prof. Mary-Claire King (USA) for identification of the breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility gene BRCA1, laying the foundation for genetic testing, screening programs, and personalized treatment. Her landmark identification of the BRCA1 locus on chromosome 17q21 in 1990, before the human genome was sequenced, is considered a historic milestone, demonstrating the genetic basis of cancer risk and transforming prevention and treatment strategies worldwide.

The 2025 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields has honored Prof. Venkatesan Sundaresan (USA), Prof. Raphaël Mercier (Germany), Dr. Emmanuel Guiderdoni (France), Dr. Imtiyaz Khanday (USA) and Dr. Delphine Mieulet (France) for innovations in the development of clonal hybrid crops. Hybrid seed production for rice, the staple food for more than half of humankind, is a laborious and costly procedure resulting in a high seed cost. The team’s work has enabled rice plants to produce seeds that retain all the superior traits of the parent plant through self-pollination, grounded in new insights into developmental biology and genetics. This groundbreaking research improves yields, reduces seed production costs, and advances sustainable global food security.

Sharing his reflections on this year’s honored works, Prof. Sir. Richard Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, stated: “The 2025 VinFuture Prize Laureates have made big advances in science that have brought direct benefits to human health and to global sustainable food crop production. From new vaccines and new understanding of genetic susceptibility to disease to new approaches for plant breeding and new protocols for healthy crop growth, these achievements exemplify the power of science driven by compassion and cross-border collaboration – showing that when knowledge serves humanity, it not only deepens our understanding of the world but also strengthens and sustains the very foundations of life itself.

After five consecutive and widely acclaimed award cycles, the VinFuture Prize has been securing recognition among the world’s most prestigious science and technology awards, receiving 6,132 nominations from nearly 110 countries and territories across five continents, and honoring 48 outstanding laureates. The awarded innovations—spanning clean energy, artificial intelligence, biomedical technologies, and transformative advances in agriculture—are elevating quality of life, strengthening human well-being, and shaping strategic pathways for the future of humanity.

The VinFuture Prize Ceremony and VinFuture Sci-Tech Week have evolved into an established global platform for scientific exchange, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and business leaders to advance collaborations toward a sustainable, humane, and prosperous future.

Notably, after five award seasons driven by persistent efforts to connect global scientific excellence with the Vietnamese research community, the VinFuture Foundation and the VinFuture Prize have not only fostered new opportunities and momentum for national science, but have also strengthened Vietnam’s standing as a trusted destination for the world’s scientific community—where innovation is widely shared and amplified for the collective prosperity of humankind.

Launch of the 2026 VinFuture Prize Award Season: The VinFuture Prize 2026 will officially open its nomination portal from 2:00 PM on January 9, 2026, to 2:00 PM on April 17, 2026 (Hanoi time, GMT+7). Nominating partners are invited to submit candidate information through the online nomination portal at: https://vinfutureprize.org/vinfuture-prize-nomination/.

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AV‑Comparatives triumphs at 2025 “Tiroler Innovationspreis 2025”

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Dec. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The independent cybersecurity testing authority AV‑Comparatives has been awarded the top honor in the “Technical Innovation” category at the 2025 “Tiroler Innovationspreis” (Tyrolean innovation award), underlining its role in advancing digital security within Europe.

Jan Brilke, CEO of AV-Comparatives and Prof. Dr. Pascal Schöttle, Head of JR Centre for Security Analysis of IoT devices at MCI celebrate the award.
Jan Brilke, CEO of AV-Comparatives and Prof. Dr. Pascal Schöttle, Head of JR Centre for Security Analysis of IoT devices at MCI celebrate the award.

 

A breakthrough for IoT‑security standards

With its entry AV‑Comparatives presented Europe’s first scalable IoT‑ testing and certification platform. Together with scholars from MCI Innsbruck, they developed a robust, automated system designed to evaluate the cyber‑resilience of connected devices, also in accordance with forthcoming EU legislation.

The platform enables manufacturers and vendors to test large quantities of IoT products efficiently, producing reproducible, normative security assessments — a vital step towards creating safer smart homes, smart buildings and even smart cities.

Global significance born in Tyrol

The jury’s decision highlights AV‑Comparatives’ technological excellence and its strategic relevance for the European and global technology landscape. As cyber threats escalate globally, a reliable, scalable testing and certification mechanism offers concrete added value for consumers seeking secure connected devices, for manufacturers striving for compliance with regulatory standards, as well as public entities and critical infrastructure.

By honoring AV‑Comparatives, the 25‑year‑old Tiroler Innovationspreis sends a clear signal: digital security is not an afterthought — it is a core pillar of modern innovation. AV‑Comparatives’ achievement therefore not only strengthens its own reputation as global authority in independent security testing but also contributes to positioning Tirol as a forward‑looking, resilient technology hub.

“For us, critical infrastructure begins already at home. This award is both a tremendous honor and a recognition of our ongoing commitment to research and innovation. Together with our partners, we are proud to contribute to a more secure digital world”, says Jan Brilke, CEO of AV-Comparatives.

About AV‑Comparatives
AV‑Comparatives is globally recognized as an independent, scientifically rigorous evaluator of cybersecurity solutions. Its mission is to deliver unbiased, data‑driven security assessments to help organizations and consumers make informed decisions in an increasingly connected world.

 

 

THREE LEGENDS. TWO POWERHOUSE BRANDS. ONE ICONIC SHAKER.

HexClad, Still G.I.N. Unveil First-Ever Collaboration, Bringing Gordon Ramsay, Dr. Dre,  Snoop Dogg Together For A Next-Gen Cocktail Shaker

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a collaboration no one saw coming, but everyone will be happy it did, HexClad, the revolutionary cookware brand backed by Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, the ultra-premium spirit from cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, today unveiled their first joint product: the HexClad Cocktail Shaker.

This collaboration marks a first for both brands and the first time Ramsay, Dre, and Snoop have come together, mixing HexClad’s design-driven innovation with Still G.I.N.’s modern, premium approach to spirits.

The shaker captures what defines each brand: precision, quality, and a belief that everyday experiences deserve to feel elevated. It’s more than a shaker; it’s a refined expression of the craftsmanship both brands stand for.

Celebrated industrial designer Ini Archibong created the HexClad x Still G.I.N. Cocktail Shaker as the kind of piece that demands attention the moment it hits the bar, showcasing Still G.I.N.’s versatility across any cocktail, from classic recipes to modern creations. Drawing from the striking geometry of the Still G.I.N. bottle and HexClad’s iconic hexagon pattern, Ini created a shaker that’s modern, sculptural, and unapologetically smooth. The double-wall, vacuum-insulated stainless-steel body keeps cocktails ice-cold without watering them down. A hex-textured exterior gives it a luxe, unmistakable edge, while discreet unit measurement markers inside the cap ensure every pour hits exactly right.

“This collaboration bridges innovation, culture, and craftsmanship in a way that feels like a true expression of both brands. Gordon, Dre, and Snoop each set their own bar for excellence, and bringing their worlds together through this product is something we’re incredibly proud of,” said Danny Winer, HexClad CEO and Co-Founder.  “The shaker is engineered to perform, but it also carries the energy of the icons behind it.”

“What connects Still G.I.N. and HexClad is a commitment to design, innovation, and products that actually perform. We built our gin to be supremely mixable, whether you’re making classic gin cocktails or using it in something unexpected. This shaker captures that same versatility and attention to detail,” said Patrick Halbert, By Dre and Snoop CEO.

To announce the campaign, Gordon and Dre will star in a dynamic, humor-infused commercial spot created by KODE MEDIA and directed by Peter Franklyn Banks, that draws parallels between cooking and musical craft.  Available exclusively at HexClad.com in Gold and Chrome for $99, the shaker will elevate the cocktail ritual from start to finish, capturing the shared ethos of rebellion, innovation and excellence of both brands. Just in time for the holidays, the shaker is now available in the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia.

ABOUT HEXCLAD
HexClad is a global premium kitchenware brand based in Los Angeles, known for its patented hybrid technology that combines stainless steel with nonstick for unmatched performance, durability, and ease-of-use. Since its founding in 2016, HexClad has redefined modern cooking tools with a full line of high-performance products, including cookware, cutlery, cutting boards, aprons, and kitchen accessories. Sold through direct-to-consumer channels and strategic retail partners, HexClad has built a passionate global following by empowering cooks of all levels with products that break rules and challenge convention. The brand was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America 2023-2025. Learn more at www.hexclad.com.

ABOUT BY DRE AND SNOOP
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg launched their namesake spirits brand in 2024 to instant success, with no signs of stopping. The iconic duo recently followed up its first release in this space – the innovative, award-winning canned cocktail line, Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop – with another acclaimed effort: their first pure premium bottled spirit, Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop, which went on to take Masters Medal honors at the 2025 Gin Masters Awards. Paying homage to “Still D.R.E.” – the signature hit from Dre’s groundbreaking 2001 album featuring an immortal Snoop performance – Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop proves the ultimate clean, modern light gin, artisanally distilled in the U.S.A. to be defiantly smooth and supremely mixable.

Still G.I.N. by Dre and Snoop marks a natural evolution for the legendary pair. Long associated with gin throughout their reign as game-changing entertainer-entrepreneurs, to create their latest co-venture they took initial inspiration from Snoop Dogg’s timeless hit song “Gin and Juice” – which Dr. Dre produced for Snoop’s debut album Doggystyle. Distributed nationally by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, both Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop and Still G.I.N by Dre and Snoop are available at major U.S. retailers and liquor stores. www.bydreandsnoop.com

Still G.I.N
Still G.I.N

 

Hexclad, Still G.I.N. Unveil First-Ever Collaboration, Bringing Gordon Ramsay, Dr. Dre,  Snoop Dogg Together For A Next-Gen Cocktail Shaker
Hexclad, Still G.I.N. Unveil First-Ever Collaboration, Bringing Gordon Ramsay, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg Together For A Next-Gen Cocktail Shaker

 

 

Hexclad, Still G.I.N. Unveil First-Ever Collaboration, Bringing Gordon Ramsay, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg Together For A Next-Gen Cocktail Shaker

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/C O R R E C T I O N — Seegene Inc./

In the news release, “Seegene Establishes French Subsidiary to Expand European Footprint”, issued 05-Dec-2025 by Seegene Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first sub-headline should read “France becomes Seegene’s eighth overseas sales subsidiary and third in Europe, following Italy and Germany” rather than “France becomes Seegene’s ninth overseas sales subsidiary and third in Europe, following Italy and Germany“; The sixth paragraph should read “The addition of France brings Seegene’s overseas sales subsidiaries to eight, complementing its global distribution network of 90 distributors across 94 countries.” rather than “The addition of France brings Seegene’s overseas sales subsidiaries to nine, complementing its global distribution network of 90 distributors across 94 countries.” as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:

Seegene Establishes French Subsidiary to Expand European Footprint

–  France becomes Seegene’s eighth overseas sales subsidiary and third in Europe, following Italy and Germany

– The country ranks as Europe’s second-largest molecular diagnostics market, driven by demand in sexually transmitted infections and gastrointestinal testing, and respiratory virus detection.

– The new subsidiary is expected to accelerate broader adoption of Seegene’s developing solutions, CURECA™ and STAgora™, in Europe

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Seegene, Inc., a global leader in molecular diagnostics (MDx), announced today the establishment of a new subsidiary in France to reinforce its European presence and support global sales expansion.

The new subsidiary will strengthen local engagement with customers and partners through enhanced technical support, market development and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders.

According to global market research firm Grand View Research, Inc., France’s MDx market is estimated to reach approximately EUR 600 million, accounting for around 15 percent of Europe’s total. It is the second-largest market in the region after Germany, which holds a 19 percent share. Demand in France is particularly high for diagnostic tests targeting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), gastrointestinal (GI) tract infections, and respiratory infections. Through its subsidiary, Seegene aims to expand sales of these product lines while introducing a broader portfolio including cervical cancer and other multiplex diagnostic categories.

“On the French market, which is divided between the private and public sectors, the ability to quickly deliver innovative products and meet laboratories’ efficiency needs is a key factor for competitiveness,” said Daniel Shin, Executive Vice President and Chief Global Sales and Marketing Officer at Seegene. “The subsidiary will enable Seegene to gain a better understanding the French healthcare landscape, strengthening local customer service, and accelerate the growth of the company’s in vitro diagnostics business with dedicated local expertise.”

The subsidiary also provides a strategic foothold for the European rollout of Seegene’s solutions that are in development, CURECA™, a fully automated, unmanned PCR system, and STAgora™, a real-time diagnostic data analytics and predictive insights platform.

The addition of France brings Seegene’s overseas sales subsidiaries to eight, complementing its global distribution network of 90 distributors across 94 countries.

As of the first half of 2025, overseas sales accounted for approximately 93 percent of Seegene’s total revenue, with Europe representing 63 percent. The region remains a key growth driver for the company’s global expansion roadmap.

Disclaimer

CURECA™ and STAgora™ are under development and not available for diagnostic use.

About Seegene

Seegene has more than 25 years of dedicated experience in R&D, manufacturing, and business related to syndromic real-time PCR technologies. This expertise was particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when Seegene provided over 340 million COVID-19 tests to more than 100 countries worldwide. The core feature of Seegene’s syndromic real-time PCR technology is the ability to simultaneously test for 14 pathogens that cause similar signs and symptoms in a single tube with quantitative information.

Visit: Seegene.com and follow linkedin.com/company/seegene-inc

FORLAND L7 Review: Redefining Value, Driving the Future

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to chinatrucks.org, for years, we’ve asked how transportation could be made smarter, safer, and more efficient. The answer is here: the revolutionary FORLAND L7 automatic transmission truck.


FORLAND L7 REVIEW, REDEFINING VALUE DRIVING THE FUTURE

Built on millions of kilometers of real-world testing and extensive research into driver habits across regions, the FORLAND L7 automatic truck is designed with one goal in mind: to make trucking safer, smarter, and more efficient—no matter the road, the weather, or the task.

The FORLAND L7 series is designed to meet diverse logistics needs worldwide. Covering a GVW range of 6 to 12 tons, it offers 13 engine options, including natural gas and Cummins diesel engines. Wheelbases vary from 3,360 mm to 5,750 mm, while cargo box lengths stretch from 3,800 mm up to 8,500 mm. Cabin choices include two widths and single- or extended row layouts, with the extended row version featuring a fold-flat passenger seat that converts into a 950 mm-wide sleeper for long-haul comfort. Inside, drivers enjoy a dual-screen display, 26.6 L of storage, and low cabin noise for a modern, practical workspace.

The L7 combines power and efficiency seamlessly. Take the 9-ton model, for example: it’s equipped with a Cummins 3.8L engine and a ZF 6S600 AMT gearbox, delivering 168 hp, a full-load top speed of 113 km/h, and fuel consumption of just 15 L/100 km—cutting fuel costs by more than 15% compared with competitors.

Safety and reliability are at the heart of the L7’s design. Advanced active systems, available as optional features—such as AEBS, LDWS, fatigue monitoring, 360° cameras, and tire pressure monitoring—serve as extra eyes on the road, while a high-strength cab, reinforced chassis, stabilizer bars, and upgraded tires provide robust passive protection. Built to endure extreme conditions from -40°C and altitudes up to 5,200 meters, the L7 offers proven long-term durability. Driver comfort is also a priority, with air-suspension seats, adjustable steering, powerful air-conditioning, and ample storage. FORLAND backs the L7 with a 3-year/150,000 km warranty, global diagnostic support, and a wide-reaching parts network to ensure worry-free ownership worldwide.

As reported by chinatrucks.org, the L7 doesn’t just move goods—it moves the entire logistics industry forward. With its combination of intelligence, performance, safety, and comfort, it stands as a powerful partner for global partners ready to embrace the next era of trucking.

Cue Chef Innovation Launches Cube O1: The World’s First Thermal-AI Cooking Assistant

A palm-sized device that watches your pan, learns your style, and guides you to consistent results—no screens, no voices, just beeps and light.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A New Era of Intuitive Cooking Begins

For many, the joy of cooking is often overshadowed by anxiety. A new recipe can feel like a high-stakes experiment: the fear of incorrect heat, mistimed steps, or overcooked ingredients is all too real. Even confident home cooks approach unfamiliar dishes with trepidation, while beginners can feel utterly overwhelmed.

This universal kitchen dilemma is now being solved. Cue Chef Innovation, a pioneering new brand at the intersection of culinary art and applied technology, today unveils Cube O1, its debut product. More than a gadget, Cube O1 is a palm-sized, cyberpunk-inspired culinary companion with a built-in brain. Think of it as a thermal vision expert and a tiny neural network, sitting discreetly by your stove. It quietly observes the heat, analyzing the cooking process in real-time, and delivers perfectly timed guidance. No voice assistant, no disruptive chatter, just clean, intuitive beeps and gentle light cues designed to keep you effortlessly in the flow of creation.

Philosophy: Redefining the Human-AI Partnership in the Kitchen

At Cue Chef Innovation, we believe technology should augment human capability, not replace it. Cube O1 embodies a “Jarvis-like” collaborative model for the kitchen, where AI acts as a supportive extension of the cook’s own senses and intuition.

  • Human-Centric AI: We move beyond automation to assistance. Cube O1 is designed to help home cooks explore further, master intricate techniques, and replicate their best results with confidence. It turns personal culinary flair into a tangible, repeatable personal cookbook.
  • The “Event Stream”: Cooking as Data Science: We introduce a novel “cooking event stream” paradigm. Cube O1 transforms real-world variables—precise pan temperature, action timing, duration—into a structured sequence of events and actions. This allows cooking to be recorded, analyzed, and optimized like never before. It’s about cooking the data to perfect the dish.
  • Inclusive by Design: We are committed to “frictionless” assistive technology. Cube O1 is designed for universal accessibility, ensuring that the pleasures and rewards of cooking are available to everyone, regardless of their technical proficiency or experience level. In the world of food, exploration should be an equal opportunity.
  • The Soul of Cooking: Cooking is more than sustenance. It’s a language of love, a therapeutic ritual, and a passport to global cultures from your own kitchen. Cube O1 helps codify that feeling, transforming ephemeral moments into repeatable, shareable, and passable experiences living cookbook powered by your personal journey.

The Cube O1 Experience: Precision, Privacy, and Community

1. Cue: Capturing Your Culinary DNA
When you cook a dish with Cube O1, it captures the recipe’s essential fingerprint—the exact time, temperature, and key transition points. This “Cooking DNA” liberates your recipe from being tied to one specific pot or stove. Recreate your perfect steak or sauce in any kitchen with identical timing and heat profiles and achieve the same excellent results.

2. Chef: Kitchen-First Design
Every detail of Cube O1 is crafted for the kitchen environment:

  • Magnetic Mounting: Securely attaches to range hoods, refrigerators, or any metal surface for optimal viewing.
  • Splash-Resistant Build: Withstands the inevitable splatters and steam of an active kitchen.
  • Ambient Light UI: Communicates through an intuitive system of colored lights and pulses, delivering information briefly without interrupting your focus.

3. AI: On-Device Intelligence for Real-Time Responsiveness

  • Self-Contained & Offline-Capable: The core AI runs directly on the device, ensuring instantaneous response without requiring a constant internet connection.
  • Privacy-First Data Handling: All processing prioritizes user privacy. Personal cooking data is anonymized and dissociated from identity.
  • Split-Brain” Architecture: The “little brain” (on-device) processes real-time thermal and sequential data for immediate cues. The optional “big brain” (cloud) handles abstracted, anonymized data for long-term pattern learning and community features, offering the best of both worlds.

4. Club: A Global Kitchen Community
Your personal expertise and unique taste become a shareable cookbook. Cue Chef Club is a vibrant platform where you can publish your “heat-mapped” recipes, discover and try creations from cooks worldwide, and elevate your skills beyond the confines of your own kitchen. Great taste should flow freely, no longer trapped in the imprecise “spellbooks” of traditional recipes.

Core Features at a Glance:

  • Recorder: Captures your entire cooking flow—sear duration, flip moment, true pan temperature—turning your best dish into a reproducible pattern, not a happy accident.
  • Editor: Transforms the recorded pattern into a clear, shareable recipe. Add ingredients, seasoning notes, and step-by-step descriptions.
  • Replayer: Guides you through recreating any dish with step-by-step cues. Gentle beeps and lights signal when to act, eliminating constant video checks or guesswork about heat levels. Just cook, glance, and proceed.
  • Club: Connect, share, and explore within a community dedicated to precision cooking.

The Team Behind the Vision

Cue Chef Innovation is powered by a passionate cross-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and food enthusiasts. Our expertise spans artificial intelligence, embedded systems, thermal imaging, and user-centric design. We thrive where cutting-edge innovation meets the authentic, human experience of cooking. We see cooking as simultaneously an art, a science, and a powerful form of cultural exchange. With Cube O1, our mission is to bridge kitchens and cultures worldwide by making personal technique structured, shareable, and accessible to all.

Availability

The Cube O1 will launch soon via a Kickstarter campaign. For more information, updates, and to be notified at launch, please visit www.cuechef.com.

About Cue Chef
Cue Chef Innovation is dedicated to creating intelligent kitchen assistants that empower people to cook with greater confidence, creativity, and consistency. By harmonizing advanced sensor technology with intuitive design, we aim to make professional-level cooking precision accessible in every home.

Email: contact@cuechef.com
Website: www.cuechef.com