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DAR GLOBAL RINGS THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE OPENING BELL AS SAUDI ARABIA REAL ESTATE OPENS TO THE WORLD

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dar Global, the London-listed international real estate developer, marked a major milestone today by ringing the opening bell at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The ceremony celebrates the company’s transition to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category and underscores its position as the first Saudi-born business to complete such a move on the LSE’s Main Market—opening a new channel for global investment into Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing real estate sector.

DAR GLOBAL RINGS THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE OPENING BELL AS SAUDI ARABIA REAL ESTATE OPENS TO THE WORLD
DAR GLOBAL RINGS THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE OPENING BELL AS SAUDI ARABIA REAL ESTATE OPENS TO THE WORLD

Reinforcing its Saudi roots, Dar Global has established its global operations headquarters in Riyadh, approved by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. From the new HQ, the company will oversee its international portfolio spanning the U.S., U.K., Spain, Greece, Qatar, Oman and the UAE, positioning Riyadh as the strategic centre of its global expansion.

Saudi Arabia will open freehold property ownership to all nationalities on January 1, 2026, unlocking one of the world’s largest real estate markets. With its financial listing in London and its headquarters now anchored in Riyadh, Dar Global is positioned to connect global investors to this landmark moment.

Following the LSE ceremony, Dar Global’s leadership travelled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum, meeting policymakers and investors to highlight new opportunities emerging in the Kingdom. The message across both capitals was consistent: Saudi real estate is opening to the world—and international capital is ready.

Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, said: “The world has been watching Saudi Arabia; now it can participate. Our listing in London and our engagement with global investors reflect our mission to build a bridge between international capital and Saudi’s most promising real estate opportunities. When freehold opens in 2026, a new chapter in global investment begins—and Dar Global is bringing it to life.”

This milestone aligns with Dar Global’s expansion in Saudi Arabia, including major land acquisitions and flagship developments in Riyadh and Jeddah. The company’s portfolio has grown to a Gross Development Value (GDV) of US$19 billion, supported by global advisors including Rothschild & Co.

Dar Global has partnered with more than ten world-renowned luxury brands—including Aston Martin, Automobili Lamborghini, ELIE SAAB, Pagani Automobili, Fendi, Missoni, W Hotels and Marriott Residences—to deliver distinctive, lifestyle-led developments worldwide.

DAR GLOBAL RINGS THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE OPENING BELL AS SAUDI ARABIA REAL ESTATE OPENS TO THE WORLD
DAR GLOBAL RINGS THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE OPENING BELL AS SAUDI ARABIA REAL ESTATE OPENS TO THE WORLD

Devicie Recognized as a Microsoft Security Excellence Awards Finalist for Secure Access Trailblaze

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Devicie, a leader in optimized Microsoft Intune deployment and maintenance solutions, today announced it is a Secure Access Trailblazer award finalist in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards. The company was honored among a global field of industry leaders that demonstrated success across the security landscape during the past 12 months.

Devicie Recognized as a Microsoft Security Excellence Awards Finalist for Secure Access Trailblazer
Devicie Recognized as a Microsoft Security Excellence Awards Finalist for Secure Access Trailblazer

“We were recently recognized as a finalist for the Microsoft for Startups Partner of the Year Award, and now as a Secure Access Trailblazer,” said Shane Harding, Chief Executive Officer at Devicie. “We aligned our efforts early on with Microsoft and that decision continues to bear fruit for Devicie as our automation-first approach enables partners and customers to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Intune, achieving security, compliance and efficiency at scale, while freeing IT teams to focus on innovation.”

At the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards on January 26, 2026, Microsoft will celebrate finalists in 6 award categories honoring partner trailblazers, solution innovators, customer and technology champions and changemakers. This is the sixth year Microsoft is recognizing partners for their outstanding work in the security landscape. All finalists are members of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of leading security vendors comprised of software development companies and services partners that have integrated their security products and services with Microsoft’s security technology.

“I’m very pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to this year’s finalists for the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards. These are presented each year to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Microsoft Intelligent Security Association members as they improve customers’ ability to identify and respond to security threats. Our community is made up of the most reliable and trusted security vendors worldwide. This year we received hundreds of quality submissions from partners and Microsoft stakeholders, so this year’s finalists stood out in a crowd of exceptional talent. It’s my pleasure to acknowledge and celebrate their work over the past year,” said Maria Thomson, Director, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.

MISA was established to bring together Microsoft leaders, software development companies and services partners to work together to defeat security threats and make the world a safer place. The industry veterans in MISA and Microsoft will vote to select the winners of the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards, providing an opportunity for colleagues to honor their peers for delivering exceptional work to our shared customers.

About Devicie

Intune automation. Intune at scale. Intune that just works.

Devicie transforms Microsoft Intune into an automated, always-optimized endpoint management platform. With zero-touch configuration, advanced security, built-in compliance reporting, and ongoing optimization, Devicie eliminates complexity and accelerates outcomes for IT teams and managed service providers. By reducing manual workloads and standardizing management across tenants, Devicie helps organizations scale securely, improve profitability, and free technical teams to focus on higher-value initiatives.

Devicie is available globally through trusted distribution partners including Pax8, TD SYNNEX, Microsoft, and Crayon. Learn more at www.devicie.com.

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Second ‘Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon’ a Success

Macao’s science and tech innovation enterprises deepen global integration and strengthen international ties

MACAO, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jointly organised by Sands China and the Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), the five-day Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon has successfully concluded. Supported by the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), and coordinated by the Sands Resorts Incubation Centre, the Nov. 10-14 trip was aimed at promoting the long-term growth of Macao’s technological innovation industry and fostering industry exchange between Macao and Portugal through a variety of activities and opportunities.

Sands China leads a delegation comprising representatives from 25 DSEDT-certified Macao enterprises and Macao startups incubated within the National Co-working Space scheme on a trip to Lisbon for the company’s five-day Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon Nov. 10-14.
Sands China leads a delegation comprising representatives from 25 DSEDT-certified Macao enterprises and Macao startups incubated within the National Co-working Space scheme on a trip to Lisbon for the company’s five-day Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon Nov. 10-14.

The trip’s 38-member delegation comprised representatives from 25 DSEDT-certified Macao enterprises, Macao startups incubated within the National Co-working Space scheme, and the organising entities. The visit gave all a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to emerging trends, technologies and industry insights, to exchange ideas with industry pioneers, and to explore how Lisbon’s tech and innovation ecosystem can benefit the integrated resort and technology industries in Macao, yielding fruitful results.

“Last year’s inaugural trip to Lisbon was widely acclaimed,” said Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd. “This year, the five-day trip returned with even greater impact, providing a forward-looking international platform for a new cohort of Macao enterprises to broaden their horizons. It injected fresh momentum into innovation while establishing meaningful connections with Lisbon companies and achieving tangible outcomes. Renowned as an annual global technology event, the Web Summit was one of the highlights of this trip. This year, the summit drew more than 71,000 visitors from 157 countries, demonstrating its global influence and giving delegates an opportunity to gain knowledge of advanced technology and forge connections with their counterparts.

“Our gratitude goes to the Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau and the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund for their collaboration and support to make this trip possible. Looking ahead, we will continue leveraging our Sands Resorts Incubation Centre to align with the Macao SAR government’s policies and direction in promoting ‘tourism + technology’ and capitalise on Macao’s role as a platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries to contribute to the city’s diversified economic development.”

The Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau said in a written statement: “As an important gateway for China’s opening up to the world, Macao enjoys unique advantages including the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework, free-port status, a separate customs territory, free flow of capital and information, and close ties with Portuguese-speaking countries. Macao’s technology research industrial park currently under planning will be positioned as a launchpad for the Chinese mainland’s high-quality tech enterprises to expand overseas, a service hub for cutting-edge international tech projects to establish a presence, and a local base for integration of industry, academia, and research. This will further enhance Macao’s own capacity for technological innovation and accelerate its economic transformation and upgrading through innovation-driven development.

“This delegation visit serves as a two-way platform. On one hand, it enables Macao’s tech enterprises to directly understand the latest innovation trends in Portugal and Europe, broadening their international perspective; on the other hand, it fosters deep cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries and the global industry. Through on-site exchanges, Macao enterprises are encouraged to refine their research and development direction, allowing outstanding projects to bring in foreign investment and go global via Macao, helping the city become a key hub for the convergence of domestic and international technological resources.”

The itinerary began with the Web Summit, the world’s largest technology conference, held annually in Lisbon to bring together the world’s leading experts, innovators, business executives and investors. The Macao delegation attended keynote speeches, masterclass sharing sessions, and forums on artificial intelligence and robotics, exploring cutting-edge technologies and industry applications and connecting with global tech leaders in the process.

A Technology Business Networking Forum hosted by Sands China promoted cooperation and innovation within the technology industry, connecting Macao enterprises with each other and their industry counterparts in Lisbon. The curated networking event featured presentations, panel discussions, and a networking dinner. By sharing experiences, discussing trends and showcasing technologies, it provided a communication platform for delegates to expand their networks and find potential cooperation opportunities.

The nine-panellist forum was composed of four Portuguese enterprises and five tech companies from Macao. Among them were Macao enterprises Vastcom and AKL, who had both participated in last year’s inaugural Lisbon trip; they joined a panel discussion with Rui Falcão, co-founder and CEO of COREangels, to share their experiences and achievements. Additionally, three Macao companies and two from Portugal gave presentations that showcased their business models, opening up opportunities for collaboration.

Paulo Rios de Oliveira, executive board member of the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP), attended the forum and expressed strong support: “I am pleased to join you on behalf of AICEP and to contribute to this shared effort of building bridges and creating opportunities for innovation and business partnership. This forum reflects a common purpose – to strengthen ties, to promote technological development, and to generate value for our companies and communities. Portugal and China share a long history of exchange and mutual understanding. This commitment was reaffirmed recently during the visit of the Portuguese prime minister to China, including to Macao, where cooperation in innovation, advanced industries and sustainable development was highlighted as a shared strategic priority. Macao continues to play a unique role as a bridge of trust, connecting Portugal, China and the Portuguese-speaking world. This bridge is not only cultural. It is institutional and economical, and it provides a strong basis for collaboration growing forward.”

The delegation made structured visits to Portuguese enterprises, where they gained an in-depth understanding of innovative models and practical experiences, established connections, and promoted exchange and cooperation:

  • Bhout – Developer of a smart punching bag powered by AI and real-time performance analytics, creating gamified fitness experiences for gyms, hotels, and cooperations.
  • Lipolis Lisbon’s innovation hub supporting startups and established companies in technology and health sectors with programmes for business acceleration, training, and networking.

Finally, Sands China hosted a Concrete Opportunities Workshop, engaging all delegates in collaborative discussions on opportunities for innovation. It featured Manuel Tanger, faculty member in Disruption, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Singularity University Portugal. He introduced the innovation landscape in Lisbon, provided insights on working with startups, and guided participants on a collaborative exploration to map out innovation opportunities and determine next steps.

The Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon is part of Sands China’s support of the Macao SAR government’s promotion of the long-term and sustainable development of smart tourism and high-tech industries. A total of 42 local enterprises have gone to Portugal on the 2024 and 2025 tours. Through such initiatives, Sands China hopes to further integrate tourism and modern technology by supporting the research and development of new high-tech local products, in contribution to Macao’s development as a world centre of tourism and leisure.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Media contacts:

Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo 

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo

The Web Summit, a renowned annual global technology event in Lisbon, is a highlight of this trip. This year’s summit drew more than 71,000 visitors from 157 countries, demonstrating its global influence and giving delegates an opportunity to gain knowledge of advanced technologies and forge connections with their counterparts.
The Web Summit, a renowned annual global technology event in Lisbon, is a highlight of this trip. This year’s summit drew more than 71,000 visitors from 157 countries, demonstrating its global influence and giving delegates an opportunity to gain knowledge of advanced technologies and forge connections with their counterparts.

Participants in the Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon learn about the latest innovations, explore cutting-edge technologies and industry applications, and exchange ideas with Portuguese tech enterprise representatives at the Web Summit.
Participants in the Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon learn about the latest innovations, explore cutting-edge technologies and industry applications, and exchange ideas with Portuguese tech enterprise representatives at the Web Summit.

Sands China hosts a Concrete Opportunities Workshop Nov. 14 for all delegates to seek opportunities for cooperation in innovation and technology.
Sands China hosts a Concrete Opportunities Workshop Nov. 14 for all delegates to seek opportunities for cooperation in innovation and technology.

Chartmetric Integrates NetEase Cloud Music Charts, Offering Global Industry Deeper Insight into China’s Streaming Landscape

HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chartmetric has integrated chart data from NetEase Cloud Music, one of China’s largest and most youth-driven streaming platforms. The move gives global music professionals structured access to regional listening trends, helping bridge the data gap between China’s music ecosystem and the rest of the world.

NetEase Cloud Music is the home of music streaming for China’s youth, whose userbase includes 90% of users aged under 35. The platform plays a central role in music discovery among younger Chinese listeners, especially for international and independent artists.

Chartmetric now tracks three key NetEase rankings:

  • China Hot 100 Songs Chart (weekly)
  • International Hot 100 Songs Chart (weekly)
  • International New 100 Songs Chart (daily)

These charts reflect real-time listening behavior within mainland China and are now available through Chartmetric’s dashboard, enabling users to:

  • Monitor performance across China’s streaming ecosystem
  • Compare regional trends with global benchmarks
  • Identify breakout moments and audience shifts as they happen

The integration is part of a broader initiative to make China’s music data more accessible through platforms already used by labels, managers, and distributors. As streaming continues to globalize, regional insight is increasingly critical for artist development, marketing, and long-term planning.

NetEase Cloud Music commented:” We are glad to partner with Chartmetric, one of the most respected music analytics platforms in the world. This collaboration connects their global artist, label, distributor, and industry clientele to China’s vibrant music ecosystem through our charts — expanding visibility and fostering new opportunities for discovery and collaboration. “

NetEase Cloud Music is one of China’s leading platforms for international music streaming, consistently generating the highest volume of streams for global artists in the region. It works with a range of talent including Demxntia, Jordann, Bbno$, Stephanie Poetri, Hua Chenyu, as well as legacy acts.

In 2025, Mariah Carey launched her album Here For It All in China through NetEase Cloud Music, in partnership with gamma., the artist-first media company founded by Larry Jackson. The campaign marked Carey’s strongest studio album launch in the market to date, with first-week streams quadrupling those of her previous release Caution.

About NetEase Cloud Music

NetEase Cloud Music is one of China’s most influential streaming platforms, known for its strong user engagement and impact on international music discovery. The service combines algorithmic recommendations with social features that drive virality and fan-led promotion.

About Chartmetric

Founded in California in 2016, Chartmetric provides data and market insights for the global music industry. With offices in Silicon Valley, London, New York, Seoul, and Tokyo, the company monitors over 12 million artists and integrates data from DSPs, social platforms, and traditional media.

Over 5,000 organizations across the recording industry, live music sector, digital services, media, and finance rely on Chartmetric’s tools to navigate the global music marketplace, improve engagement, and identify emerging talent. The Chartmetric Premium dashboard is widely used for market intelligence, and the company also offers custom data services and API access.

Surfin’s unique approach to AI strengthens its impact in financial inclusion

SINGAPORE, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr Yanan Wu, CEO of Surfin Meta Digital Technology, takes part in an exclusive interview on the historic trading floor of NYSE. Some highlights from the interview:

 

Unique approach to AI helps to accelerate Surfin’s growth into multiple countries

Headquartered in Singapore since 2017, Surfin has grown to over 90 million users across 10 emerging markets in 3 continents. Over this period, the company has disbursed over US$4 billion in total, and achieved 50% year-on-year revenue growth. Besides consumer finance, Surfin has also expanded into multiple products including payments, remittances, credit cards and wealth management.

This can be attributed to Dr Wu’s strategy to adopt a core-satellite market approach, leveraging AI technology to develop its very own proprietary social credit scoring model. Dr Wu notes that one of the fundamental requirements for all fintechs is to develop the ability to price risk. Through Surfin’s own proprietary credit scoring model, which has developed over 600,000 features, the company is able to create and innovate digital  financial products that can cater to different populations and markets. Particularly for consumers in emerging countries where they may have faced challenges to access credit and lending products previously, Surfin is now able to help them to gain access quickly and efficiently.

Hence, through Surfin’s core commitment to AI, it is able to achieve greater scalability and sustainability despite its rapid expansion to so many countries and products.

Surfin means to “surf along the technology wave” – bringing financial inclusion to emerging markets

In the next stage of growth, Surfin will focus on deepening its cross-selling capabilities in multiple financial products. Blockchain and stablecoins are also increasingly growing in significance, to help provide instant financial access. There is also potential to assess the feasibility of using blockchain to provide tokenisation and / or fractionalisation of digital financial products.

With the advent of GenAI, embedded financial services in daily life will become even more common, and blockchain can be similarly leveraged to help consumers not only with financial access, but also on other services such as managing personal wealth allocations.


This feature is part of the Going Global series collaboration between NYSE and Insignia Ventures Partners, which includes interviews with Yanan both in Singapore and New York. For more information, visit www.surfinglobal.com .

The Volpi Rosse Menarini: The ‘Fantastic Ten’ are ready for the 2025 – 2026 Season

Italian wheelchair basketball team, sponsored by Menarini, was presented to the press and public in Italy. The challenges they will be facing in the Italian Serie A and Eurocup 3 are already on the horizon

FLORENCE, Italy, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ten international talents, differing in both age and experience but united by the desire to make a difference, both in Italy and Europe. After the opening match of the 2025/2026 season, the new roster of the Volpi Rosse Menarini wheelchair basketball team was officially presented today, ready to start competing in the FIPIC Serie A championship and the Eurocup 3.

The Volpi Rosse Menarini
The Volpi Rosse Menarini

This year, both home and away, the coaches will be leading a team of players with very different backgrounds. From Spain to Finland, from Sweden to France, via Italy and Brazil, the Volpi Rosse Menarini team can count on a truly international team of players. A team which is now facing the matches of the Italian championship, a necessary testing ground for the Eurocup 3, scheduled from 12th to 15th March 2026 in Amsterdam.

Founded in 2005, the Volpi Rosse Menarini team has become a symbol of how personal growth can be achieved through sport: the passion, talent, and determination of these athletes have made every match a tangible example of inclusion. By their side is the Menarini Pharmaceutical Group which has been supporting the team as title sponsor since 2011 and shares the fundamental values of solidarity and sporting ethics.

It is as if we are two communicating vessels, the Volpi Rosse Menarini and our Group share, every day, the same values that we believe in“, commented Lucia and Alberto Giovanni Aleotti, shareholders and members of the Menarini Board. “What has always distinguished the team is their tenacity, necessary to keep on improving and look to the future with confidence and commitment. Go for it Volpi Rosse Menarini!“.

But the story of the Volpi Rosse Menarini does not end here as they also dedicate time to promoting inclusion and awareness projects amongst students in schools in Florence, Italy.

The support of the Menarini Group goes beyond Italy too as they also support a Spanish wheelchair basketball team, the Menarini Joventut, from Badalona (Barcelona) fostering, day after day, a greater sense of awareness with the aim of creating a more attentive and inclusive community.

The Volpi Rosse Menarini team was established in 2005 as an association for the promotion of social initiatives and later went on to become an ASD in 2011, the same year in which the Menarini Group began sponsoring the team. From a sporting perspective, the team has achieved significant results in wheelchair basketball. After finishing third in the Italian Under 22 Championship, and becoming UISP  Italian Champion in the 2017/18 season, the team continued to flourish, finishing second in the Italian Under 22 Championship and winning the Kavala International Tournament in Greece the following season. After the pandemic-induced hiatus, in the 2020/21 season, they triumphed in the Italian Under 22 and the Serie B Championships, earning the promotion to the top division. In the following seasons, they consolidated their presence in Serie A, finishing eighth in the 2021/22 season, while in 2022/23 they finished sixth in the league and triumphed in the Eurocup 3 Tournament in France. In 2023/24, they finished fifth in Serie A and second in the Eurocup 3 in Spain whilst in the last season (2024/25) they finished fifth in Serie A, confirming their consistently competitive status.

The Menarini Pharmaceutical Group, with headquarters in Florence, is present in 140 countries worldwide to date, with €4,603 million in consolidated turnover and more than 17,000 employees. With 9 centres for Research & Development, Menarini’s products are present in the most important treatment areas, including those of cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, pneumology, infectious diseases, diabetes, and anti-inflammatory/analgesic products. Pharmaceutical production is carried out in the Group’s 18 manufacturing plants, located in Italy and abroad, which produce over 609 million packets of product a year and distribute them to five continents. Menarini’s pharmaceutical production, in line with the highest quality standards, provides an ongoing contribution to the health of patients throughout the world. www.menarini.com

 

The Volpi Rosse Menarini
The Volpi Rosse Menarini

 

 

Ramen Cooking Tokyo Showcases Intimate Ramen & Sushi Class for U.S. Travelers in the Heart of Tokyo

Small-group, English-only class combines ramen and sushi making with premium sake pairing and warm Japanese hospitality; consistently rated 5/5 by hundreds of travelers.

TOKYO, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ramen Cooking Tokyo, a small independent cooking studio in central Tokyo, is inviting more travelers from the United States to join its signature ramen and sushi cooking class in the waterfront Tsukishima neighborhood.

A signature dish set from Ramen Cooking Tokyo’s small-group class: soy-sauce ramen with slow-braised pork, hand-pressed nigiri sushi, and a curated selection of premium Japanese sake.
A signature dish set from Ramen Cooking Tokyo’s small-group class: soy-sauce ramen with slow-braised pork, hand-pressed nigiri sushi, and a curated selection of premium Japanese sake.

The experience runs about 2.5–3 hours, is limited to a maximum of eight guests, and is taught entirely in English. In a cozy, home-like kitchen just five minutes from Tsukishima Station, participants learn to make soy sauce ramen with rich pork broth and hand-pressed nigiri sushi from scratch, then sit down together to enjoy their dishes with a curated sake pairing. According to the official website, the class is designed to be beginner-friendly and open to families, with children welcome alongside adults.

“Beyond Cooking, Feel the Connection”

Ramen Cooking Tokyo describes its philosophy as “Beyond Cooking, Feel the Connection.” In Japan, sharing a meal is presented not only as eating but as “creating bonds, sharing stories, and building memories that last a lifetime,” and the studio’s kitchen is designed around that idea.

A typical class follows three simple steps: a warm welcome with drinks and introductions; a culture segment that covers the history and ingredients behind ramen and sushi; and an extended hands-on cooking session. Guests then gather around the table to enjoy their handmade ramen and sushi together. An English recipe card and photos from the experience are included so visitors can recreate the dishes at home.

Menu, drinks and dietary notes

The standard menu focuses on Tokyo-style soy sauce ramen made with a pork-based broth, paired with classic nigiri sushi using fresh fish. For guests who cannot eat pork, chicken broth is available as an alternative. For those who are uncomfortable with raw fish, toppings can be lightly torched on request. The studio notes that it is not able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free requests, and that sushi toppings cannot be changed to vegetarian alternatives.

Drinks are a key part of the experience. Included in the price are three types of premium Japanese sake selected by a sake sommelier, Japanese beer and soft drinks, all offered on an unlimited basis during the meal. The studio’s FAQ explains that ingredients, equipment, the meal itself, drinks, recipes and photos are all included in the class fee so that guests do not need to bring anything other than a camera or phone.

Classes are marketed as suitable for complete beginners. The FAQ notes that many participants have never cooked Japanese food before and that instructors demonstrate each step clearly. Children are explicitly welcome, and the team mentions adjusting tasks to keep things fun and safe for younger guests, while asking parents to help maintain a calm environment for everyone in the small group.

5.0 ratings across major travel platforms

On its homepage, Ramen Cooking Tokyo reports a 5.0-star average from more than 400 verified guests and links directly to its Google review page. The same experience is offered through several international booking platforms under titles such as “Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange” and “Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo.”

On TripAdvisor’s product page for the Cozy Tokyo class, the activity holds a 5.0 rating based on 64 reviews and is recommended by 100% of travelers. One TripAdvisor guest writes that “Taking the ‘Ramen Cooking Tokyo’ class was truly unforgettable,” describing how the in-person lesson replaced previous frustration with trying to learn sushi from online videos.

On Pelago, the “Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo” listing shows a 5.0 score based on 285 reviews, while Marriott’s activities platform displays the same class with a 5.0 rating from 286 reviews. Klook’s “Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Tasting Set in Tokyo” currently records a 5.0/5 rating from 13 reviews and notes that the class has been booked more than 100 times. In one Klook review, a guest writes, “I would have given it 6 stars if I could have. It was fantastic!” and calls the experience the highlight of a three-week trip to Japan.

External descriptions on sites such as Peek, TourFinder and MATCHA echo the studio’s own emphasis on cultural connection. They describe the class as an immersive, small-group experience where English-speaking Japanese hosts welcome guests into a cozy kitchen, guide them through ramen, sushi and sometimes gyoza making, and encourage conversation over unlimited sake, beer and soft drinks.

Practical details for U.S. travelers

Ramen Cooking Tokyo is located at 2-13-5 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (2nd Floor, HAUS Tsukishima), postal code 104-0051, roughly three kilometers from Tokyo Station and about one kilometer from Ginza. The studio is a five-minute walk from Tsukishima Station, and the access guide recommends Exit 4 of the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line with step-by-step photo directions.

As listed on the official site, the standard price is ¥20,000 per person, with the same fee for adults and children, and private groups of up to eight guests can reserve the kitchen for ¥160,000. The price includes all ingredients, equipment, instruction, the meal, unlimited drinks, recipes and photos. Reservations are required and are accepted online 24/7 via a secure booking system that supports major credit cards; the studio’s published cancellation policy offers a full refund up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Two high-resolution images are being distributed with this release: one showing guests cooking together in the Tsukishima kitchen, and another featuring a plated set of soy sauce ramen and nigiri sushi with sake.

For more information or to book a class, visit:
https://ramen-cooking-class-tokyo.com/

About Ramen Cooking Tokyo 

Ramen Cooking Tokyo is a small-group ramen and sushi cooking class based in central Tokyo. Taught entirely in English, its 2.5–3 hour experience combines hands-on cooking, warm Japanese hospitality and premium sake pairing selected by a sake sommelier. The studio’s kitchen is located five minutes from Tsukishima Station and is designed as a cozy, home-style space where travelers can “arrive as a guest, leave as part of the Ramen Cooking Tokyo family.”

Guests from around the world enjoying Ramen Cooking Tokyo’s small-group ramen and sushi class, a warm and interactive experience taught entirely in English.
Guests from around the world enjoying Ramen Cooking Tokyo’s small-group ramen and sushi class, a warm and interactive experience taught entirely in English.

Siemens Unveils Industrial Tech for the AI Era in CES 2026 Keynote

President and CEO Roland Busch to reveal AI-powered industrial tech stack and applications that will transform manufacturing, infrastructure and transportation

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and Siemens announces Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, will deliver a keynote at CES® 2026, the world’s most powerful tech event. Roland Busch will showcase how Siemens is developing AI, digital twin and automation technology to drive real-world impact and usher in a new era of AI-ready manufacturing, infrastructure and transportation – where the real and digital worlds are combined to transform the everyday.

Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG
Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG

“AI and digital twins will revolutionize industrial environments, streamlining design, planning, engineering, operations, and maintenance,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “Roland Busch and Siemens are showing how AI, combined with data and deep domain know-how, can reinvent entire industries. We are thrilled to welcome Roland back to the CES keynote stage to explore how AI is transforming the way the world designs, builds, and connects.”

Siemens will also showcase how its AI-powered technologies, domain expertise and complementary ecosystem of partners are enabling AI to scale in the real world. Together with customers and partners, Siemens will showcase cutting-edge technologies that are transforming manufacturing, infrastructure and transportation.

“It is always a defining moment when a new general-purpose technology becomes available: There was a world before electricity; today electricity is ubiquitous. There was a world before AI, right now we are transitioning to a world that makes full use of it – including in factories, buildings, grids, and transportation,” said Busch. “Siemens is the global leader in industrial AI – AI for the real world – bringing intelligence to every machine, every device and every piece of infrastructure. We have the data, the domain know-how, and the trust of our customers and partners with whom we are scaling industrial AI. At CES, we will show how we are turning this once-in-a-century opportunity into tangible benefits for industries and society.”

With a doctorate in physics and more than 30 years at Siemens, Roland Busch has proven himself a champion of digitalization and smart infrastructure worldwide. Under his leadership, Siemens was named in TIME’s 2025 World’s Best Companies. From industrial automation and future-proofed energy systems to adaptive infrastructure, Siemens is charting an industrial AI trajectory that enables industries to become more competitive, resilient and sustainable.

“Siemens embodies the spirit of CES – where human creativity meets tech transformation,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “As we explore how AI is redefining the relationships between humans, machines, and ideas, Siemens’ leadership will help set the tone for the future.”

Roland Busch speaks following the CTA State of the Industry Address at 8:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian. Dr. Lisa Su of AMD, Joe Creed of Caterpillar, Yannick Bolloré of Havas and Vivendi, and Yuanqing Yang of Lenovo will also keynote at CES 2026. The keynote stage will also feature an All-In interview with McKinsey and General Catalyst.. The keynote stage will also feature an All-In interview with McKinsey and General Catalyst.

Visit the Siemens booth 8725 at the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall. Visitors to CES will be able to experience firsthand some of the technologies and customer use cases defining the next wave of innovation at Siemens’ mobile experience center. Siemens will also livestream a series of interviews from a broadcast booth, featuring Roland Busch as well as Siemens Managing Board Member, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Peter Koerte, industry experts and customers who will share their clear, forward-looking perspectives. Both of these additional experiences will be hosted in LVCC North Hall booth 8011. Register for CES 2026 to experience the future of AI, industry, and innovation.

About CES®:  
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at https://www.siemens.com/.

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