MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Midea, the world’s No.1 smart home appliance brand and the world’s no. 1 residential inverter air conditioner company, has announced a new co-branding collaboration with Honor of Kings, bringing together world-class appliance innovation with the thrilling global competition of the 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2025). As another milestone in Midea’s global brand journey, the collaboration aims to bring smart, comfortable lifestyle expertise to the gaming and esports community worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to connecting technology, comfort, and modern living in new, meaningful ways.

In line with the competitive calendar, attention now turns to the KIC2025, scheduled to take place in Manila, Philippines, from November 14 to 30. Under the inspiring slogan “Rise for Honor”, the tournament will feature 16 elite teams from across the globe competing for a US$1,000,000 prize pool. The event marks an important step in the global growth of mobile esports. KIC2025 will integrate elements of Filipino local culture, creating a dynamic blend of world-class esports competition and cultural celebration.

For the co-branding launch, Midea spotlights its key appliance — the Midea Chione Inverter AC series, the ideal cooling solutions tailored for the modern Filipino homes and the esports enthusiasts.

• The Midea Chione Inverter AC is powered by the advanced AI ECOMASTER system, delivering up to 30% energy savings compared to normal operation modes. Its intelligent algorithm continuously adjusts performance in real time, maintaining the perfect balance between comfort and efficiency.
• Chione’s AI Humidity Control automatically maintains the ideal humidity level between 40% and 70%, keeping the air perfectly balanced — whether it’s a hot, humid day or a cool, dry night.
• With Silent Mode, Chione reduces outdoor unit noise by up to 3dB. Delivering a quieter operation for a more peaceful sleep, all without compromising cooling performance.
• Offering complete smart control, allowing you to manage your AC anytime, anywhere via the mobile app. It also supports integration with major smart home systems and can adjust settings automatically based on your location or specific needs.
• Built to last, Chione features Prime Guard technologies such as Hyper Grapfins™ with 12.5x corrosion resistance, UV-protected PCBs, and a wide voltage operation range (80V-265V).

Together with Honor of Kings, Midea invites Filipino consumers to embrace a lifestyle where performance meets comfort. Enjoy a home which responds as dynamically as your game. From the tournament arena to your living room, join us on this journey to discover how technology, entertainment and everyday living can merge seamlessly.

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About Midea & Midea Group

Midea is one of over 10 brands operating under the Smart Home Business of Midea Group.

Founded in 1968, Midea Group is a leading global technology company and one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers. As a Fortune Global 500® enterprise, it ranked #246 in 2025. The Group has streamlined its core operations into six high-growth business pillars to drive future growth: Smart Home, Industrial Technology, Building Technology, Robotics and Automation, Midea Healthcare, and Annto Logistics.

The Midea brand believes in providing surprisingly-friendly solutions by adopting a consumer-centric and problem-solving approach. Going above and beyond for the future, constantly exploring and inventing to meet the ever-changing demand of our consumers – enabling them to “make yourself at home”.

Midea Group’s globally 63 production centers and around 190,000 employees in more than 200 countries and regions generated an annual revenue of $56.9 billion in 2024. Its 38 worldwide innovation centers and the strong commitment to R&D have resulted in more than 90,000 authorized patents to-date.

About Honor of Kings

Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world’s most popular MOBA game with over 200 million registered users and more than 100 million daily players enjoying the thrill of team battles. Featuring highly detailed and diverse character and battlefield design plus music created by world renowned composers including Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore, Honor of Kings immerses players in a unique and colorful universe. Honor of Kings prides itself on being free to play and fair to win, with success determined by players’ skills and tactics, not by how much they spend. Honor of Kings is also home to a thriving esports ecosystem supporting competitive play from grassroots amateurs to elite professionals. To learn more about Honor of Kings, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.

About Level Infinite

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com.

NEW DELHI, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To observe this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) recently launched across India a unique initiative that blended indulgence with awareness through ‘Check-Olate’, a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself.

Apollo Cancer Centres launch ‘Check-Olate’ across India, empowering women to make breast self-examination a monthly ritual.

Breast cancer is one of the major public health challenges worldwide. GLOBOCAN data indicates approximately 2.3 million new female breast cancer cases worldwide. Recognising the urgent need for greater awareness and proactive prevention, ACCs aimed to normalise self-care through Check-Olate and empower women to make breast self-examination a monthly ritual.

Eminent breast oncologists at Apollo Cancer Centres stated that when it comes to breast cancer, early detection isn’t just important, it’s lifesaving. They stressed the fact that ACCs have witnessed firsthand how timely screening and awareness have helped save numerous women through early-stage diagnosis and treatment.

ACCs’ clinicians said that Check-Olate is their way of turning a moment of indulgence into a reminder for proactive health. Dark chocolate, known for its antioxidant and mood-enhancing benefits, becomes a comforting messenger of care, reminding every woman that a simple self-examination, just a few minutes a month, can make all the difference. By making this message accessible and relatable, they aim to replace fear with awareness and action.

Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice-Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, said, “When women are healthy, nations prosper. Every woman’s well-being is a force multiplier that strengthens families, communities, and the economy. Closing the women’s health gap could add an estimated 1 trillion dollars annually to the global economy by 2040. At Apollo, we see women’s health as a national priority and a shared responsibility. Through Apollo Cancer Centres, we are advancing early detection, enabling timely intervention, and building a culture where proactive care is the norm. The ‘Check-Olate’ initiative is another purposeful step in this mission, reminding women that self-care is not a privilege; it is power, and it fuels a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous India.”

Each bar of dark chocolate (Check-Olate) features a QR code that, when scanned, opens an animated video demonstrating a step-by-step guide on breast self-examination.

Beyond its symbolic warmth, Check-Olate used dark chocolate for its proven wellness benefits. According to NCBI, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that help reduce inflammation, support heart health, and uplift mood.

Log on to: https://apollocancercentres.com/

Contact

Dr. Karthik Anantharaman
karthik_anantharaman@apollohospitals.com 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the much-anticipated Double 11 shopping festival sweeps across Malaysia, the spirit of celebration and smart spending fills the air once again! For Malaysian consumers seeking to elevate their everyday comfort and style, this season offers the ultimate chance to save big. Comfee is rolling out an exciting lineup of irresistible discounts, exclusive bundles, and limited-time surprises across major platforms, making it the perfect moment for shoppers to upgrade their homes. From cooling solutions built for tropical living to appliances that bring effortless convenience, Comfee invites every Malaysian home to embrace a smarter, cozier lifestyle at unbeatable Double 11 prices.

From November 1 to November 11, Comfee is turning up the savings with irresistible deals on the Gusto inverter air conditioner series. Shoppers can unlock a series of special deals during the Double 11 Sale:

• The highlight offer — Gusto 1.0HP, now drops from RM1,359 to RM799!
• A lineup of major markdowns worth over RM500 across other models, with unlimited quantities available.
• A RM50 shipping subsidy and professional installation service is provided for free to ensure every customer enjoys a hassle-free delivery and setup from start to finish.

For this year’s Double 11 Festival, Comfee highlights the Gusto inverter air conditioner as the go-to choice for shoppers. Gusto pairs smart energy savings with practical features that reduce running costs and maintenance needs.

• Control your AC with just an APP on your phone: By automatically turning on/off from 15km away and customize cooling mode by needs, a comfy and cooling summer just at your ease.
• Powered by ECO+, equipped with AI Algorithm, Comfee Gusto inverter AC achieves over 30% energy savings, it helps users reduce electricity costs while maintaining comfort in the whole summer.
• The built-in Active Clean+ self-cleaning system performs a 42-minute deep frost-cleaning cycle to maintain a fresh and healthy environment.
• Engineered for durability, Gusto features a reliable PCB with UV conformal coating that improves anti-corrosion capability and a wide voltage range of 80V–265V to ensure stable performance under power fluctuations.
• With golden coating on both the aircon and compressor, it makes Gusto more resistant in oxidation & corrosion and furnish a steadier and long-lasting working environment, efficiently preventing bacteria from breeding and spreading.

Join Comfee this 11.11 to claim campaign prices, enjoy shipping and installation support, and bring home a smarter cooling solution. Visit the Comfee Official Stores, just a click away to grab limited-time offers and smarter cooling experience!

Comfee Official Shops:

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Marks Group’s expansion into China’s next-wave cities

SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), the hospitality arm of Singapore-based UOL Group Limited, proudly announces the opening of Pan Pacific Dalian. This marks PPHG’s seventh hotel in China and its first in the vibrant coastal city of Dalian.

Strategically located on Youting Road, Pan Pacific Dalian offers guests a harmonious blend of contemporary comfort and authentic local experiences. The hotel’s prime location provides easy access to Xinghai Square, Dalian World Expo Centre and Dalian Xinghai Convention & Exhibition Centre making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers.

Located in Northeast China, Dalian is fast emerging as a coastal economic powerhouse, renowned for its growing influence in international trade, maritime innovation, and as a MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. In 2023 alone, the city reported an 87.8% increase in tourist arrivals over the previous year ^[1], exceeding pre-pandemic levels, while its GDP reached RMB 951.69 billion (USD 131 billion) in 2024 ^[2], with a 90% surge in foreign investment utilisation.

“Dalian is gaining strong traction in both domestic tourism and business travel. It is emerging as an engine of commerce, culture, and connectivity, and we see immense potential in establishing a strong presence here. Our new hotel underscores PPHG’s long-term commitment to China, where growth is increasingly being shaped by the vibrancy of its next-wave cities. Our expansion into Dalian reflects our strategy to deepen our presence in China’s urban centres that are driving domestic tourism and economic momentum,” said Mr. Choe Peng Sum, CEO of PPHG.

Strong domestic growth fundamentals

China’s domestic travel market, estimated to be around USD 744 billion, is currently the world’s second largest behind United States. It is expected to grow 12% annually and overtake the US to become the world’s largest by 2030, according to a report by McKinsey ^[3]. The report highlights that 30% of the global hotel construction pipeline is currently concentrated in China, with the pipeline heavily skewed toward luxury properties to cater to the growing demand.

“China remains one of the most dynamic growth engines for the global economy. We continue to see strong demand for travel driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanisation, and the growing aspiration of Chinese consumers to explore and experience more. For the hospitality sector, this translates into a tremendous opportunity, not only to welcome more international travellers outbound from China, but also to serve an increasingly sophisticated domestic market. At PPHG, we are investing with confidence in China’s long-term trajectory, because we believe that travel and hospitality will remain integral to the country’s economic story and to global tourism demand in the years ahead,” he added.

Soaring 52 storeys high, Pan Pacific Dalian offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Yellow Sea and surrounding hills, combining elevated design and modern elegance in line with PPHG’s Graceful Luxury 2.0 – a refreshed brand philosophy that celebrates meaningful, sensory-rich hospitality experiences. Drawing design inspiration from Dalian’s rich legacy as a historic trade nexus between China and Russia, the hotel features 216 spacious rooms and suites, styled with romantic, cruise-inspired interiors that blend elegance with a sense of timeless journey. Perched at the building’s summit, guests will find a range of meeting and dining venues, including a rooftop bar that promises unforgettable panoramic experiences.

Adding to its unique charm, the hotel will also offer a rooftop helipad, a striking feature for VIP transfers, aerial sightseeing, or creative events. The hotel also has state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, a fully equipped fitness centre, and a serene spa, catering to the diverse needs of its guests.

Pan Pacific Dalian marks a significant milestone in PPHG’s strategic growth in China, joining a robust portfolio that includes Pan Pacific Beijing, Pan Pacific Ningbo, Pan Pacific Suzhou, Pan Pacific Tianjin, Pan Pacific Xiamen, and Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Ningbo.

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About Pan Pacific Hotels Group 

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and manages over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites comprising three brands – Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, Africa and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts is driven by our passion for life and sustainability.

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

Visit www.panpacific.com.