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H World Group Marks 20th Anniversary and Unveils Quality-Driven Growth Strategy

SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HongKong: 01179), a leading global hospitality group, marked its 20th anniversary by announcing a new strategic phase focused on supply-side innovation and quality growth. The company plans to operate more than 20,000 hotels in 2,000 Chinese cities by 2030, aiming for approximately 15% market share.

Ji Qi, Founder and Executive Chairman, H World Group
Ji Qi, Founder and Executive Chairman, H World Group

At the Partners Day event in Shanghai, H World Founder and Executive Chairman Ji Qi expressed his long-term confidence in China’s economy and hospitality sector:

“I remain firmly optimistic about China, the hospitality industry, and H World. China’s hotel industry holds tremendous potential — the real opportunities lie in supply-side reform.”

H World Group Vision 2030: Scaling with Quality

Ji said H World’s growth strategy centers on three pillars – brand leadership, a powerful membership ecosystem, and an advanced technology backbone.

  • Brand Leadership: Multi-brand portfolio spanning mass-market to luxury — including Hanting, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, IntercityHotel, and Crystal Hotel — supported by industrialized supply chain capabilities and strong brand equity.
  • Membership Advantage: The H Rewards membership program has surpassed 280 million members, making it the world’s largest hotel loyalty platform, driving direct bookings and repeat stays.
  • Technology Backbone: A self-developed, full-stack digital platform covering booking, operations, and analytics powers real-time management and personalized experiences for guests and franchise partners.

A Foundation for the Next Twenty Years

Nearly 4,000 franchisees, investors, and partners joined the celebration as the company reflected on its journey from a single hotel in 2005 to more than 12,000 properties across 19 countries and regions.

To date, H World has welcomed more than two billion guests and contributed over RMB 300 billion in industry investment. According to HOTELS Magazine 2025, H World ranks 4th globally among hotel groups by room count, with Hanting recognized as the world’s largest single hotel brand and JI Hotel among the top five.

“H World is committed to delivering high-quality growth and becoming the infrastructure of China’s hospitality industry,” Ji said. Our mission is to make ‘Chinese hospitality’ resonate globally, and to build inspiring spaces that redefine travel experiences in China and around the world.”

About H World Group Limited

Headquartered in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT; HK: 01179) is a leading global hospitality company with a diversified portfolio including Steigenberger Icons, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, HanTing, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, among others. The Group emphasizes asset-light operations, digital innovation, and strategic brand development to drive sustainable international growth.

For more information, please visit H World’s website: https://ir.hworld.com

For media inquiry, please contact:

Lihuan Wang media@hworld.com 
Zheming Xing zheming@taskforce-china.cn
Zhibin Lang zhibin.lang@taskforce-china.cn

 

 

Envision Energy and ACWA Power Establish Framework agreement for Cooperation to Build a Global Clean Energy Ecosystem

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced a seven-year Framework Agreement with ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in the energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen. Under the agreement, Envision Energy partner’s with ACWA Power’s upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Central and Eastern Asian regions.


The partnership establishes a comprehensive framework to accelerate renewable energy development across Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, China, and other strategic markets through wind turbine supply, technological cooperation, and operational maintenance. This collaboration will drive innovation in wind turbine performance, enhancing efficiency, capacity, and safety while advancing local manufacturing initiatives. In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Envision and its joint venture partner will establish local production capabilities for key WTG components, along with service infrastructure, in alignment with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030. Similarly, in Uzbekistan, Envision will develop manufacturing capacity for concrete towers and blades while deploying comprehensive service solutions to support ACWA Power’s local content goals. The two parties will also jointly pursue business development opportunities in China.

“At this pivotal moment in the global energy transition, our partnership with ACWA Power represents a significant step toward a sustainable energy future,” said Kane Xu, Senior Vice President and President of International Product Lines at Envision Energy, “By integrating Envision’s smart wind turbine technology and global localization expertise with ACWA Power’s multinational project development capabilities, we are committed not only to driving the green transformation in countries like Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, but also to establishing a viable cooperation model for emerging markets worldwide – demonstrating how global collaboration can collectively shape a more secure, cleaner, and resilient energy future.”

“Climate action is both a global imperative and a core commitment for ACWA Power as a responsible investor.” stated Marco Arcelli, CEO of ACWA Power, “True energy transition requires solutions that deliver environmental and economic value simultaneously – it requires reliable technology, bankable business models, and tangible empowerment of local industrial ecosystems. Our partnership with Envision represents exactly this approach, moving beyond clean power generation to co-create sustainable energy ecosystems. Together, we will bring cutting-edge technology, localized job opportunities, and long-term energy resilience to our host countries, accelerating the realization of their national energy blueprints.”

 

Tata Communications and NiCE Partner to Transform Global Contact Centres with AI-Powered Customer Engagement

Strategic alliance brings together Tata Communications Kaleyra and NiCE CXone Mpower platforms to deliver seamless, AI-powered customer experience at scale

MUMBAI, India, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Communications today announced a strategic partnership with NiCE to revolutionise enterprise contact centre operations. This collaboration brings together Tata Communications Kaleyra’s AI-powered Customer Interaction Suite with NiCE’s industry-leading CXone Mpower CX AI platform to deliver intelligent, automated, and hyper-personalised customer experiences.

Driven by Tata Communications’ robust digital channels, globally compliant voice and network infrastructure, deep cloud migration expertise, agentic AI capabilities, and comprehensive managed services, the solution delivers secure, scalable, and personalised customer experiences across more than 190 countries and territories.

NiCE enhances this partnership with the full capabilities of its CXone Mpower platform, an end-to-end CX AI solution that brings together AI-driven workforce augmentation, intelligent automation, and seamless workflow orchestration in a unified solution. With CXone Mpower at the core, enterprises can rapidly modernise their contact centres, ensure consistent excellence across every channel, and turn customer engagement into a measurable engine for growth, operational efficiency, and long-term loyalty.

Together, Tata Communications and NiCE will accelerate digital transformation for customer service operations, ensuring agility, compliance, and innovation at scale, while evolving them from reactive support units into dynamic AI-powered growth engines that anticipate customer needs, empower agents, and drive proactive service.

Further enhancing this experience is the Tata Communications Kaleyra TX Hub — a modular orchestration layer that connects customers’ existing CX stack and enterprise tools into a unified, intelligent, total agent experience. Kaleyra TX Hub offers drag-and-drop deployment, personalised agent views, built-in sentiment analysis, and a unified interface for contact centre agents and supervisors. It simplifies the migration journey for enterprises, making it easier to transition to modern CX AI platforms like NiCE CXone Mpower, while preserving continuity and minimising disruption.

Gaurav Anand, Vice President and Global Head — Customer Interaction Suite, Tata Communications, said, “In an era where every customer interaction shapes loyalty, our partnership with NiCE empowers enterprises to deliver intelligent, seamless, and agent-first contact centre experiences. This sets a new benchmark for service transformation — where AI meets automation, migration is effortless, and every conversation is smarter and more connected.”

Darren Rushworth, President, NiCE International, said, “This partnership unites two industry leaders with a shared vision — to help enterprises deliver smarter, more personalised customer experiences that drive measurable impact. Backed by Tata Communications’ global reach and trusted expertise, we’re transforming every interaction into an opportunity to create value, loyalty, and competitive advantage.”

About NiCE

NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) is transforming the world with AI that puts people first. Our purpose-built AI-powered platforms automate engagements into proactive, safe, intelligent actions, empowering individuals and organizations to innovate and act, from interaction to resolution. Trusted by organizations throughout 150+ countries worldwide, NiCE’s platforms are widely adopted across industries connecting people, systems, and workflows to work smarter at scale, elevating performance across the organization, delivering proven measurable outcomes.

About Tata Communications

A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM) (BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today’s fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com

Forward-looking and cautionary statements

Certain words and statements in this release concerning Tata Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including those relating to Tata Communications’ expected financial position, business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications’ operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend projections, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase the volume of traffic on Tata Communications’ network; failure to develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression on certain of the company’s communications services; failure to integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the administration of Tata Communications’ industry; and, in general, the economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not in Tata Communications’ control, include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in Tata Communications Limited’s Annual Reports.

The Annual Reports of Tata Communications Limited are available at www.tatacommunications.com. Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements.
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*TX = Total Experience

   

Locksley Receives Up to US$191 Million Potential Support from EXIM for U.S. Critical Minerals Push

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Locksley Resources Limited (ASX: LKY, OTCQX: LKYRF) announced the receipt of a Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) outlining the intent to provide up to US$191 million in potential project financing support for the Company’s Mojave Project in California. EXIM, a wholly owned independent agency of the U.S. Government, operates under a Congressional mandate to promote American economic and national security interests through project and export financing. Its recent Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative and China and Transformational Exports Program prioritize funding for critical mineral projects that reduce foreign supply dependence and rebuild U.S. industrial capability. Additional details can be found here: https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-03017919-6A1295024&v=undefined.

“This LOI represents a cornerstone in Locksley’s engagement with U.S. federal agencies and paves the way for detailed due diligence and underwriting to advance a comprehensive financing package for the Mojave Project,” said Kerrie Matthews, Managing Director and CEO of Locksley. She added that the LOI provides a foundation to progress formal financing discussions while advancing the Company’s downstream and offtake plans. “With our 100% American made antimony ingot now produced, we are demonstrating Locksley’s capacity to deliver the next generation of U.S. critical minerals for supply chains.”

Locksley continues to accelerate development and shorten the traditional mining project timeline via government support across parallel workstreams. Upstream the company has fast-tracked development of the Desert Antimony Mine through both conventional and non-traditional methods, enabling near-term ore supply. Downstream the company is collaborating with Rice University’s Deep Solve™ program and modular processing options to establish U.S. refining capacity at speed. And, by focusing on direct alignment with U.S. defense, energy transition and industrial partners to deliver 100% Made in America antimony, the company is establishing an integrated supply chain. This multiple track approach positions Mojave as one of the fastest moving U.S. antimony developments, directly supporting U.S. national security and clean energy priorities.

Drew Horn, a former White House Advisor on Critical Minerals and Chief Executive of GreenMet, which serves as consultants to Locksley said, “EXIM’s Letter of Interest represents more than just financial support. It reflects a coordinated U.S. government directive to rebuild domestic critical minerals capability. We are now entering a period where nearly all federal funding in this sector is being directed under White House led initiatives and Locksley is benefitting from this effort.”

Locksley Resources (https://www.locksleyresources.com.au) is focused on critical minerals in the U.S. The company is actively advancing the Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements (REEs) and antimony. Locksley is executing a mine-to-market strategy for antimony, aimed at reestablishing domestic supply chains for critical materials, underpinned by strategic downstream technology partnerships with leading U.S. research institutions and industry partners. This integrated approach combined resource development with innovative processing and separation technologies, positions Locksley to play a key role in advancing U.S. critical minerals independence.

Contact: Beverly Jedynak, beverly.jedynak@viriathus.com, 312-943-1123; 773-350-5793

Bitget Turns Up the Heat on Earnings Season with Zero-Fee U.S. Stock Token Trading

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched zero fees, and gas, for traders on the platform for U.S. based stock trading. Users have access to more than 100 of the world’s top stock tokens, including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon, with no transaction fees and no gas fees. The campaign runs exclusively on Bitget’s Stock Tokens page, available through the latest version of the Bitget app from November 3, 8:05 AM to December 6, 7:59 AM (UTC+8).

Bitget Turns Up the Heat on Earnings Season with Zero-Fee U.S. Stock Token Trading
Bitget Turns Up the Heat on Earnings Season with Zero-Fee U.S. Stock Token Trading

This limited-time promotion drops at the perfect moment, as global traders look to capture market momentum during one of the most active quarters of the year. Bitget remains the only UEX offering long term zero-gas stock token trading, enabling users to invest in traditional market players at the speed and accessibility of digital assets.

“Earnings season is when traders are most active and we wanted to make this moment count,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Removing all fees means users can focus purely on the markets they believe in. Whether you’re buying Tesla before a big report or diversifying into Apple or Nvidia, Bitget gives you the freedom to act instantly, without friction.”

The campaign highlights Bitget’s UEX framework, which unites crypto, stock tokens, and onchain assets under one platform. By bridging the efficiency of centralized trading with the accessibility of tokenized finance, Bitget is redefining how users interact with both Web2 and Web3 assets. All in one place, with industry-leading cost efficiency. As part of its broader vision to bring traditional and digital markets closer together, Bitget continues to build tools that simplify access to global assets. With its zero-gas stock token infrastructure, Bitget is opening the door for millions of users to experience borderless investing made for the modern trader.

For more information, visit here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet runs as the leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built-in the platform.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

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Manulife Hong Kong and Preface Launch AI Creativity Competition: Prompt Your Future Career

Empowering Students Across Hong Kong, Macau, and Other GBA Cities to Explore Future Career Paths Through Artificial Intelligence
Inspiring Families to Plan Together for a Future of Opportunities and Challenges

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a driving force in societal development, and the creativity and innovative thinking of younger generations will be key to shaping the future. To inspire students’ vision of tomorrow and foster collaborative learning between parents and children, Manulife Hong Kong has partnered with Preface, a technology education company, to organize the AI Creativity Competition: Prompt Your Future Career. This initiative follows the successful debut of the “Future Ready Experience” in September, which featured the “Back-to-School: AI Open House” and the “Future-Ready Workshop Series”. Open to primary and secondary students aged 6 to 18 across Hong Kong, Macau, and other Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities, the Competition invites participants to explore diverse career possibilities through AI technology and prepare themselves for the future.

Manulife Hong Kong and Preface Launch AI Creativity Competition: Prompt Your Future Career
Manulife Hong Kong and Preface Launch AI Creativity Competition: Prompt Your Future Career

Research shows that 65% of today’s primary school students will work in jobs that do not yet exist[1]. By 2030, it is estimated that around 170 million new roles will be created globally[2]. As career landscapes evolve rapidly, the next generation must be equipped with technological knowledge, creative thinking, and adaptability to thrive in the AI era.

Empowering the Next Generation to Navigate an AI-Driven Future Through Innovation and Career Exploration

In response to this dynamic landscape, the AI Creativity Competition is centred on creativity and AI application, encouraging students to think beyond traditional career paths by using AI tools to envision emerging professions, redefine conventional roles, or create entirely new ones that address future societal needs — inspiring them to craft their own blueprint for the future.

Entries will be assessed by a panel of judges comprising representatives from Manulife, Preface, and other leaders in business and tech education. Evaluation criteria include creativity, AI application skills, and presentation ability. For the first time, Manulife’s proprietary “AI Judge”[3] will also be introduced, offering AI-generated feedback to complement the panel’s assessments. The Competition is divided into three age groups, with six finalists selected from each group to compete for three major awards: “Future Career Visionary Award”, “AI Creativity Excellence Award”, and “Community Favourite Award”. The total prize pool exceeds HK$15,000.

“Manulife and Preface share a common vision to empower parents and children to plan for the future through technology and innovation,” said Celia Ling, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau. “This competition not only enables primary and secondary students to explore the latest applications of AI technology, but also inspires them to connect with future opportunities. It helps families build a solid foundation to embrace the challenges and possibilities ahead.”

“We’ve always believed that technology should empower young people to imagine the future and drive change, rather than be a distant or exclusive domain,” said Tommie Lo, Founder and CEO of Preface. “This competition combines AI with career exploration, offering students a hands-on experience of innovation while prompting them to reflect on the skills and creativity demanded by the workplace of the future. Amid the rapid evolution of AI, we aim to expand the space for imagination through education, encouraging the next generation to take initiative in shaping their futures.”

Complimentary AI Training Workshops[4] for First 100 Registrants to Boost Creativity and Application Proficiency

To further enhance students’ creative thinking and AI application capabilities, the first 100 registrants will be offered complimentary access to exclusive AI training workshops[4]. These sessions will cover text generation tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini[5]), image generation platforms (e.g., DALL•E, MidJourney[5]), and storytelling techniques. Tailored sessions will be held for both primary and secondary school students to ensure age-appropriate learning experiences. The workshops will be supported by Manulife’s AI team, providing creative and technical guidance, and led by Preface instructors, delivering a practical and inspiring AI learning experience.

The AI Creativity Competition is more than just a contest – it is a platform for future-focused learning. Through participation in the Competition and workshops, students will explore the vast possibilities of AI, uncover their personal potential, build confidence, and develop critical skills for navigating the future.

This competition is subject to Terms & Conditions and Official Competition Rules, which include eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and the selection process. For full details, please refer to the official competition website:  https://www.preface.ai/manulife-competition/en/

 

AI Creativity Competition: Prompt Your Future Career – Details

Application Period

Now until December 31, 2025

Online Registration

https://www.preface.ai/manulife-competition/en/

Eligibility

  1. Participants must be enrolled in a primary or secondary school in Hong Kong, Macau, or other Greater Bay Area cities during the 2025–2026 academic year.
  2. Each participant may submit one entry only, either as an individual or as part of a group.

 

Categories

  • Primary School Group (Primary 1–6)
  • Junior Secondary Group (Secondary 1–3)
  • Senior Secondary Group (Secondary 4–6)

Submission Requirements

  1. One AI-generated image
  2. A short story (100–300 words in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or English)
  3. A presentation video or animation, no longer than 1 minute

 

Judging Criteria

AI-Generated Image

10 points

Short Story

10 points

1-Minute Presentation Video

10 points

 Bonus: AI Creative Journal
(Documenting the creative process, tool application, and creative thinking)

5 bonus points

Awards[1]

Future Career Visionary Award
(1 winner per group, total of 3 winners)

Prize package valued at HK$15,000+, including:

  • Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Laptop (HK$6,780)
  • Logitech MX Master 4 Ergonomic Mouse (HK$999)
  • Google AI Pro Subscription (HK$1,867)
  • Two Preface Short Courses (HK$4,000)
  • Four Theme Park Tickets (HK$2,152)
  • Certificate of Recognition
AI Creativity Excellence Award

(1 winner per group, total of 3 winners)

Prize package valued at HK$13,000+, including:

  • Samsung Tab S11 (11″) Tablet (HK$6,288)
  • Logitech MX Master 4 Ergonomic Mouse (HK$999)
  • Google AI Pro Subscription (HK$1,867)
  • One Preface Short Course (HK$2,000)
  • Four Theme Park Tickets (HK$2,152)
  • Certificate of Recognition
Community Favourite Award

(1 winner per group, total of 3 winners)

 

Prize package valued at HK$8,000+, including:

  • Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard (HK$1,499)
  • Logitech MX Master 4 Ergonomic Mouse (HK$999)
  • Google AI Pro Subscription (HK$1,867)
  • One Preface Short Course (HK$2,000)
  • Four Theme Park Tickets (HK$2,152)
  • Certificate of Recognition

 

Results & Award Ceremony

  • Finalist Announcement: Mid-January 2026
  • Public Voting Period: January 2026
  • Presentations & Award Ceremony: February 2026

 

 


[1] Manulife is not the supplier of the Prize(s) and shall not be liable for any responsibilities regarding the use or enjoyment of the Prize(s) and shall not be responsible or liable for the availability and quality of the Prize(s). Any disputes arising from the Prize(s) shall be resolved by the Winners and the supplier directly. The use of the Prize(s) is subject to terms and conditions as determined by the supplier.

 

For full details, please refer to the official competition website:

https://www.preface.ai/manulife-competition/en/

[1] McCrindle: Understanding Generation Alpha Report

[2] World Economic Forum (WEF): The Future of Jobs Report 2025

[3] AI-generated feedback is for reference only and does not determine final results.

[4] The AI training workshops are provided by third-party companies independent of Manulife, and entitlement is subject to the terms and conditions of the service providers. Manulife and its intermediaries do not have the relevant license and/ or qualification. Manulife shall not be responsible or liable for any service and/or product provided by the third-party companies, which is not sold or marketed by Manulife.

[5] Third-party tools are for educational purposes only. Manulife and Preface are not affiliated with these providers.

[6] Manulife is not the supplier of the Prize(s) and shall not be liable for any responsibilities regarding the use or enjoyment of the Prize(s) and shall not be responsible or liable for the availability and quality of the Prize(s). Any disputes arising from the Prize(s) shall be resolved by the Winners and the supplier directly. The use of the Prize(s) is subject to terms and conditions as determined by the supplier.

About Manulife Hong Kong

Manulife Hong Kong has been a trusted name for more than 125 years. Since our operations started in Asia in 1897, we have grown to become one of the top-tier providers of financial services, offering a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to over 2.6 million customers in Hong Kong and Macau. We are committed to helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.

Manulife Hong Kong, through Manulife International Holdings Limited, owns Manulife (International) Limited, Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited, and Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited. These entities are all subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

About Preface
Preface is a global tech-enabling company providing fast, validated technology content and learning solutions. Our mission is to empower corporates and individuals to navigate rapidly evolving technology for success in a fast-changing world. With offices in Hong Kong SAR, London, Singapore and Tokyo, Preface creates market-driven learning experiences through decentralised content development and delivery.    

Learn more: https://www.preface.ai/

YEEDI Kicks Off Early Black Friday Sale: Flagship S14 PLUS with Roller Mop Hits Record Low Price

Shop Early, Save Big, and Discover New Deals All Season Long with YEEDI’s exclusive early Black Friday sale.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the holiday shopping season kicks off, YEEDI is giving consumers a head start with an unprecedented Black Friday discount on its flagship S14 PLUS robot vacuum, featuring the revolutionary OZMO Roller Mop. A global leader in smart cleaning technology, YEEDI combines in-house expertise with a strategic partnership with industry leader Tineco to deliver some of the most capable robot vacuums available. Now, this advanced model is available at an incredible price, making it easier than ever to bring premium cleaning technology into your home just in time for the holidays.

YEEDI S14 PLUS
YEEDI S14 PLUS

No Need to Wait for Black Friday: Unbelievable Savings Now

YEEDI’s early Black Friday offer means that customers don’t have to wait to get their hands on the S14 PLUS at an incredible price. For $549.99, this flagship robot vacuum with the OZMO roller mop is a breakthrough in both technology and affordability—offering a discount of up to $850 off its regular price of $1,399.99.

“This is the best deal we’ve ever offered on the S14 PLUS,” said YEEDI. “For those who want to experience cutting-edge cleaning technology now, there’s no need to wait for Black Friday.”

A Revolution in Cleaning: The OZMO Roller Mop

At the heart of the Yeedi S14 PLUS is the award-winning OZMO Roller Mop, featuring 16 cleaning jets that refresh the horizontally mounted roller, ensuring dirt is effectively removed while keeping the mop fresh. With 200 RPM rotation and 4,000Pa of pressure, this technology delivers a faster, more thorough clean than ever before. “With the OZMO Roller, cleaning has never been this effortless. It continuously refreshes itself while delivering exceptional results,” said YEEDI. “This is premium technology that can now be within reach for everyone, without waiting for Black Friday.”

Media Praise for Yeedi’s Innovative Cleaning Technology

ZDNET called it “the best Yeedi robot vacuum and mop” they’ve tested, highlighting its self-cleaning mop roller and intelligent navigation. BGR praised the “effortless cleaning experience,” noting the mop’s ability to handle corners and edges better than traditional models. Home & Gardens lauded the “revolutionary design,” emphasizing how the OZMO Roller Mop reaches areas that other mops miss, ensuring a deeper clean.

Smart, Powerful, and Hassle-Free Cleaning

The YEEDI S14 PLUS redefines home cleaning with intelligent, all-in-one functionality. Its AIVI 3D 3.0 navigation maps homes with precision, avoiding obstacles and adapting to different floor types for optimal cleaning performance.

Equipped with ZeroTangle 2.0 to prevent hair clogs, TruEdge 2.0 for edge-to-edge cleaning, and the OMNI Base Station for automatic emptying and recharging, S14 PLUS delivers a hands-free, effortless cleaning experience. AI-powered stain detection, multi-level zone cleaning, and a self-cleaning roller mop ensure every corner of the home stays spotless.

Pricing and Availability

The YEEDI S14 PLUS is available now for $549.99, a massive discount of $850 off its original price, exclusively from the YEEDI Amazon store.

Additionally, YEEDI’s other models are also on sale at incredible prices:

  • M14 PLUS: now $529.99 (originally $1,199.99)
  • S16 PLUS: now $699.99 (originally $1,599.99)
  • S20 Infinity: now $1,099.99 (originally $1,599.99)

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FASHIONPHILE Announces Martha Stewart as its 2025 Holiday Brand Ambassador

The ultra-luxury re-commerce platform taps entrepreneur, author and media personality as the face of its 2025 Holiday campaign alongside a curated collection of her favorite pre-loved accessories

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FASHIONPHILE, the leading re-commerce platform for pre-owned, ultra-luxury accessories, is proud to announce Martha Stewart as its 2025 holiday brand ambassador. The entrepreneur, author and media personality stars in FASHIONPHILE’s latest holiday brand campaign and has curated an exclusive collection of her favorite accessories to shop this holiday season, now available at FASHIONPHILE.com.

Styled by Paolo Nieddu and photographed by Claire Leahy at FASHIONPHILE’s New York City Flagship, the campaign captures Martha’s iconic and polished style while celebrating the timelessness of luxury resale accessories, featuring FASHIONPHILE’s collection of ultra-luxury handbags and accessories throughout. Martha, as someone who understands the value of high quality pieces, was drawn to FASHIONPHILE as a way to appreciate the circularity of buying and selling ultra-luxury accessories.

“Shopping on FASHIONPHILE feels a bit like discovering a secret archive — elegant, storied, and beautifully organized. Each item tells you something about the world it came from. One can shop with confidence knowing everything is so carefully authenticated,” shares Martha Stewart.

Martha Stewart is featured in both a photo campaign and a 15-second video, where she showcases FASHIONPHILE’s curated, one-of-a-kind collection of ultra-luxury handbags and accessories from brands like Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Goyard. In the video, Martha highlights FASHIONPHILE’s circular marketplace through the ease and accessibility for both buying and selling high-end bags and accessories, as well as the company’s strong commitment to sustainability. As a longtime enthusiast for secondhand treasures, Martha’s genuine appreciation for pre-owned shopping made this collaboration a natural fit. She brings her signature polish, mastery of elevated living, and timeless style to the partnership, perfectly embodying the spirit of authenticity and accessible luxury.

Martha recently attended the FASHIONPHILE x Assouline book launch event in New York, carrying her iconic Birkin, the same one featured in The Book of Iconic Bags. Martha’s bag will be on display at FASHIONPHILE’s NYC Flagship through December.

“As the face of our 2025 Holiday brand ambassadorship and the ultimate authority on quality and timeless taste, Martha Stewart is uniquely positioned to speak on the enduring value of luxury resale,” said Sophia Tsao, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of FASHIONPHILE. “Martha is the quintessential face of the Holiday, so who better to partner with this holiday season.”

Martha’s distinct and timeless style is captured throughout the collection. From exquisite handbags to striking accessories, every piece reflects her impeccable style and appreciation to circular fashion. To shop Martha’s favorites, visit FASHIONPHILE.com.

This is FASHIONPHILE’s third ambassadorship, following campaigns with Emma Roberts and most recently Nicole Richie.

Campaign Images and Video

ABOUT FASHIONPHILE
Founded in 1999, FASHIONPHILE was the very first ultra-luxury re-commerce brand of its kind. More than 25 years later, the company has become the country’s largest resale platform for buying and selling ultra-luxury, pre-owned accessories including Chanel, Hermès, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Excelling in digital and omnichannel experiences as well as luxury in-person services, FASHIONPHILE is recognized for its never-ending inventory of the most coveted handbags and accessories, a direct buyout model and best-in-class authentication. Through proprietary, leading-edge technologies and the forging of strategic partnerships, FASHIONPHILE continues to accelerate the luxury lifecycle to a velocity unparalleled to anywhere else in the world. In 2019, FASHIONPHILE became the exclusive re-commerce partner of Neiman Marcus. FASHIONPHILE has flagships in New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego, CA, and retail locations across the country in Scottsdale, AZ, Newport Beach, CA, Irvine, CA, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX and Philadelphia, PA. In October 2025, FASHIONPHILE acquired Luxe Collective, marking their entry into the UK luxury resale market. For more information on FASHIONPHILE please visit: FASHIONPHILE.com and on Instagram @Fashionphile.

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FASHIONPHILE x Martha Stewart (Credit: Claire Leahy, courtesy of FASHIONPHILE)
FASHIONPHILE x Martha Stewart (Credit: Claire Leahy, courtesy of FASHIONPHILE)