HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 2, the torch relay for the 15th National Games, of the People’s Republic of China was launched simultaneously in four cities: Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

At the Hong Kong torch relay ceremony, Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group, successfully completed the torch relay as the 8th torchbearer. This marks Feng’s return as a torchbearer for a major sports event after 15 years, having previously carried the torch for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games. From the banks of the Pearl River to the shores of Victoria Harbour, Feng Xingya, with the torch as a medium, has witnessed GAC’s journey from China to the global stage.

As the sole Official Automotive Partner of the 15th National Games and the Para & Special Games, GAC is leveraging technology to empower sports, providing comprehensive, high-quality service support for the torch relay in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao region. The entire torch relay process was supported by multiple GAC models for shuttle services, escort duties, and operational logistics, while cutting-edge technologies such as flying cars, embodied intelligent humanoid robots, and L4 high-level autonomous driving were deployed to enhance this nationally significant sports event jointly hosted by the three regions.

During the Hong Kong torch relay, the E9 PHEV served as the command vehicle, escorting the flame throughout its journey. Leveraging its rich experience in right-hand-drive vehicle, GAC also provided customized RHD versions of the E9 PHEV and HYPTEC HT as official service vehicles for the Hong Kong and Macao divisions, supporting the Games with low-carbon and green mobility solutions.

In addition, GAC established the Intelligent Mobility Service Center for the Games, operating 24/7 with full-process management and rapid emergency response mechanisms. This ensured the safe, efficient operation of service vehicles and provided a reassuring and heartwarming experience, fully demonstrating the outstanding guarantee capabilities of Chinese intelligent manufacturing.

From the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games to the 2025 15th National Games, the venues may have changed, but GAC’s passion and commitment to the nation’s sporting development have remained constant. As the company’s business footprint continues to grow, its belief in innovation as the driving force of progress remains steadfast.

Media Invitation

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dear Media Friends,

The Finternet 2025 – Asia Digital Finance Summit, organized by the Finternet Committee and supported by OSL Group, Invest Hong Kong, the Financial Services Development Council of Hong Kong, Cyberport, and a number of leading institutions from various industries, will be grandly held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

Guided by the philosophy “Bridge Ideas with Solutions” and the objectives of “serving the real economy, building a global stage, and connecting the Web3 world”, this year’s summit aims to gather global wisdom and transform cutting-edge ideas into practical solutions that drive market progress to foster the long-term growth of the digital finance industry.

The summit will bring together global regulators, international financial institutions, technology companies, investment firms, and industry leaders. It will feature keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panel discussions focusing on core issues such as global regulatory coordination for digital assets, application scenarios like cross-border payments, and investment in Real World Assets (RWA) and digital assets. This multi-dimensional perspective will deeply analyze industry hot topics and trends.

We sincerely invite you to attend the Finternet 2025 – Asia Digital Finance Summit. The relevant agenda and speaker lineup are provided in the table below. You may also refer to the official website of the summit at https://finternet.asia/agenda. Participating media must register in advance. Please fill out the attached reply slip and send it to the dedicated media email address: media@finternet.asia. For any inquiries, please contact us via the dedicated media email or reach out to Candy Tang (+852 6111 8468).

Event Details:

• Date & Time:Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Media Registration:8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
• Venue: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Finternet 2025 – Asia Digital Finance Summit Full Agenda

[Foundation Stage] (The Grand Ball Room, Lobby Floor)

[Frontier Stage] (The Grand Ball Room, Lobby Floor)

[Pioneer Stage] (Lounge, The Mezzanine Level)

Finternet 2025 – Asia Digital Finance Summit Media Reply Slip

I am invited and will:
O – Attend
O – Delegate the following representative to attend

Note: Please fill out the reply slip and send it to the email address: media@finternet.asia

About Finternet

Finternet is more than a vision — it is the unfolding architecture of tomorrow’s finance. At Finternet 2025 – Asia Digital Finance Summit, ideas converge into strategies and visions are forged into actionable solutions. From Hong Kong, this dialogue extends to the world, bridging Web2 and Web3 to foster widespread prosperity. Through the synergy of capital, technology, regulatory guidance, and institutional collaboration, we unite the world’s pioneers. Together, our mission is not simply to digitize and tokenize finance, but to catalyze its fundamental transformation — forging the very Finternet that will power tomorrow’s real economy.

BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 1, 2025, PL-Universe Robotics, an emerging Chinese embodied intelligence company, held its Robotics 2025 Launch & JD.com Deep Collaboration Inauguration at JD.com headquarters in Yizhuang district, Beijing.

The event, themed “The Scene is the Key” and with a focus on industrial pain points, officially unveiled the industrial-grade wheeled embodied robot ProWhite Robot 2.0, four end effectors, and the dexterous hand PL-WitHand, while announcing an exclusive global online sales partnership with JD.com.

Both parties will engage in deep collaboration in product sales, overseas expansion, service system development, and other areas to jointly promote the industrialization and multi-scenario implementation of embodied AI robots.

The event also marked the significant launch of the “Craftsmanship Universe” initiative, aimed at preserving and carrying on hands-on experience through embodied intelligence technology and facilitating the implementation of embodied intelligence across more scenarios.

ProWhite Robot 2.0 features three core advantages: ultra-high precision, strong adaptability, and process added-value, meeting manufacturing requirements across multiple dimensions. PL-Universe’s self-developed end effectors for locking, dispensing, oiling, and soldering integrate high-precision control with real-time visual positioning. PL-WitHand, the world’s first industrial-grade hybrid-driven dexterous hand, pioneers a tendon-linkage hybrid transmission design that combines flexible operation with precise control. Through the self-developed ProxiGrasp intelligent grasping algorithm, PL-WitHand fully unleashes its potential, achieving 20 degrees of freedom for near-human dexterity.

The launch attracted over one hundred attendees, including corporate representatives from consumer electronics, automotive parts, and semiconductor sectors, as well as journalists.

GE Jin, Founder and COO of PL-Universe Robotics, WU Chaoxin, Co-founder and CTO of PL-Universe Robotics,Head of Intelligent Robotics Business Unit at JD Retail 3C Digital Products Group, attended the event and delivered speeches on scenario-based applications of embodied intelligence technology and industrial ecosystem development.

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) strengthens its contribution as a strategic partner of local governments by providing financing for a road construction project in Badung Regency, Bali. The company allocates a massive amount of funds, totaling Rp2.83 trillion. The financing agreement was signed by the Director of Public Financing and Project Development of PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero), Faaris Pranawa, and the Regent of Badung Regency, I Wayan Adi Arnawa at the Badung Regent’s Office on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

The signing was also witnessed directly by the Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster; Chairman of the Badung Regional House of Representative, I Gusti Anom Gumanti; Head of the Bali High Prosecutor’s Office, Chatarina Muliana; Deputy for Coordination of Management and Business Development of State-Owned Enterprises, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Ferry Irawan; Director General of Fiscal Balance, Ministry of Finance, Askolani; Head of Sub-Directorate of Separated State Assets I, Directorate General of State Assets, Ministry of Finance, Qoswara; Head of Sub-Directorate of Regional Financing, Directorate of Regional Debt Transfer and Financing Facilitation, Directorate General of Regional Financial Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Siti Chomzah; Independent Commissioner of PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero), Dikdik Yustandi; and President Director of PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero), Reynaldi Hermansjah.

Through the support for Badung Regency Government, PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) once again provide financing solution which suitable to the needs of local governments. “We express our appreciation to Badung Regency in building a valuable cooperation with us to improve its public facilities. As a finance institution supporting sustainable development, we always continue to strengthen our commitment to finance regional projects including strategic projects which have long-term economic, social, and environmental impacts. Through this partnership, PT SMI is also helping to promote regional development, strengthen local revenue, and enhance Badung’s competitiveness as an international tourist destination,” said Reynaldi Hermansjah, President Director of PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero).

Badung Regency is known as the heart of tourism in Bali. This area is home to various world-renowned destinations, such as Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, and Nusa Dua. Beside its natural beauty, Badung also exudes the charm of Balinese culture with traditional ceremonies, traditional dances, and magnificent temple architecture that harmoniously blend with modern tourism progress. As the main gateway to Bali through I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Badung is not just a stopover, but also a destination that brings together natural beauty, culture, and the typical Balinese hospitality.

Cooperation with PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) is a form of Badung Regency Government’s seriousness in making a leap in development through innovative financing schemes. This funding is part of the road infrastructure development acceleration program championed by the Badung Regency Government in the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD 2025–2029), with a total project value reaching Rp15 trillion.

“By signing this MoU, we are ensuring that infrastructure development in Badung is not just a political promise, but a real development strategy that will have a cross-generational impact.” “The road built today is a fast track to a more prosperous, connected, and world-class future for Badung,” said Badung Regent, I Wayan Adi Arnawa.

With the regional loan scheme from PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero), the construction project for 9 strategic road sections with a total length of 11.8 kilometers in North Kuta and South Kuta can be started immediately. Thus, the Badung Regency Government also has more flexible fiscal space to finance other priority programs. With the realization of this road project, it will eventually generate several social and economic impacts, such as:

• Increase in hotel and restaurant tax revenue.
• Reduction in travel time and transportation costs for tourists, impacting the productivity of the tourism and service sectors.
• Improved community welfare through job creation, increased mobility, and reduced congestion.

As of August 2025, PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) has disbursed regional financing amounting to Rp36.16 trillion in the form of commitments, with an outstanding amount of Rp18.02 trillion. 75.2% of this financing is allocated for infrastructure development in the road and bridge sector.

About PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero)

PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero), established on February 26, 2009, is a State-Owned Enterprise under the coordination of the Ministry of Finance, in the form of a Non-Bank Financial Institution (LKBB). The company plays a role and has a mandate as an agent of sustainable development. We have 3 business pillars, namely Commercial Financing, Public Financing, and Advisory Service and Project Development.

PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) has various functions and unique products/features to support the acceleration of infrastructure development, which not only serves as infrastructure financing but also as an enabler through the implementation of the Government and Business Entity Cooperation (KPBU) scheme involving various financial institutions, both private and multilateral. The company actively supports the implementation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and encourages the acceleration of infrastructure development in the regions through regional loan products.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Outdoor activities are not just fun – they are powerful catalysts for physical development, creativity, cognitive growth, and academic success^[1]. Yet in many countries, children face barriers that prevent them from enjoying these benefits. Recognizing this, ANESSA – Asia’s No.1 suncare brand^[2] – introduced the ANESSA Sunshine Project, a global initiative that explores these everyday challenges to outdoor play and provides practical, locally relevant solutions to promote children’s holistic well-being while safely harnessing the power of the sun.

Across Southeast Asia – particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand – children’s opportunities for outdoor play are often shaped by lifestyle and environmental factors ^[3]. Academic commitments, limited access to safe outdoor spaces, and extreme heat can keep children indoors, while low awareness of UV risks can create another barrier to enjoying the sun safely.

Country-specific factors further shape children’s outdoor experiences: in the Philippines, screen time and concerns about heat can affect activity; in Thailand, awareness of the sun’s benefits remains limited; in Malaysia, academics often take precedence over play; and in Singapore, beyond similar academic commitments, some parents also express concern over excessive sun exposure.

The JFA | ANESSA Kids Event – held at Jurong East Stadium – was designed by ANESSA together with Japan Football Association (JFA), and the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and combined hands-on football drills led by JFA trained coaches with interactive lessons on sun safety.

At the heart of this year’s program is the ANESSA Sunshine Lab – a classroom turned inside out, where sunshine becomes the teacher.

Recognizing Singaporean children’s natural eagerness to learn, the Sunshine Lab was designed to engage them through structured, interactive lessons that combine education with play. By channeling their natural curiosity, children discovered the importance of UV awareness, while enjoying healthy outdoor play – making sun-smart habits fun, familiar and easy to adopt.

A standout moment of the day was the special appearance of Hassan Sunny, who captivated participants and inspired them with his personal journey both on and off the field.

“Playing outdoors as a child taught me discipline, confidence, and resilience,” Sunny shared. “Initiatives like the ANESSA Sunshine Project are invaluable for giving children the opportunity to grow through sports and outdoor play. I hope to see this program expand regionally, so more kids can enjoy the benefits of active, outdoor living.”

Singapore has consistently been one of ANESSA’s top-performing markets in Southeast Asia, supported by strong year-on-year growth and rising demand for high-performance suncare. The ANESSA Sunshine Project in Singapore is designed to inspire children to embrace healthy, sun-smart outdoor living, highlighting the significance of education and awareness around UV protection in nurturing children’s holistic well-being.

“Singapore is central to our ambition for Asia Pacific,” Nicolas Baudonnet, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer, Cosmetic & Fragrance noted. “It provides an ecosystem where innovation and partnerships thrive. The Sunshine Project is a strong example of this, bringing families together through education, sport, and well-being. By launching the ANESSA Sunshine Project here, we can refine and scale the initiative into neighboring markets, ensuring more families benefit from enriching experiences that champion health and connection.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting families under the sun, ANESSA has evolved its Mild series to address key barriers to kids’ safe outdoor play – including concerns around sunscreen harshness and suitability for children.

The enhanced ANESSA Mild series – including the Mild Milk SPF50+ PA++++ and Mild Gel SPF35 PA+++ – is specially formulated to be gentle on sensitive skin, making it ideal for kids. Lightweight, nourishing, and easy to apply, the Mild series provides effective sun protection without the harshness often associated with traditional sunscreens. Additional benefits, such as water resistance, ensure the protection stays on during active play.

Each participant at the JFA | ANESSA Kids Event received the enhanced Mild Milk, along with a UV t-shirt that changes color in sunlight, designed to raise awareness and encourage sun-safe habits among children. By combining gentle, effective sun protection with education, ANESSA continues to help kids enjoy the outdoors safely while fostering healthy suncare habits from a young age.

JFA | ANESSA Kids Event for ANESSA Sunshine Project in Singapore

• Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025
• Time: 8:00am – 11:00am
• Location: Jurong East Stadium
• Target: 150 – 200 children (8-12 years old) and their parents
• Organizer: Japan Football Association (JFA), Football Association of Singapore (FAS)
• Guest Appearance: Footballer Hassan Sunny
• Special sponsor: SHISEIDO Co., Ltd.

Participation fee: Free of charge

About ANESSA

A Japanese suncare expert brand established in 1992. Going beyond sunscreen, ANESSA helps people shine infinitely under the sun. ANESSA’s suite of products is based on formulas that develop cutting-edge UV protection technology that nurtures the skin, today and into the future. Boasting the No.1 position in sales in Asia^[2], as a global suncare brand, currently available in 13^[4] Asian countries and regions.

ANESSA Sunshine Project Global Website: www.anessa-sunshineproject.com

From this winter to spring, offering trips that let you enjoy Japan’s stunning scenery and hot springs.

HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Club Tourism Co., Ltd. wrapped up its booth at the Hong Kong Travel Expo (HTE) 2025 Autumn Edition—held in Hong Kong in September 2025—with an overwhelming response from visitors.

During the expo, numerous attendees visited the booth and experienced the allure of Japanese travel through a lucky draw event. Many also shared encouraging feedback, such as “I can’t wait to join a Club Tourism tour” and “I want to plan my next trip to Japan soon.”

Moving forward, Club Tourism will continue to enhance its services, striving to provide everyone with more convenient and satisfying travel experiences.

“Japanese Winter Trips” are now easier to find!

Club Tourism has newly launched a special online page for winter tours, allowing users to browse and find suitable winter trips.

Website: https://x.gd/N5ePu0

The page features a diverse range of tours to savor winter in Japan, including visits to fairy-tale-like streets surrounded by snow, relaxing hot spring getaways, and exclusive winter culinary experiences.

If you are considering a trip to Japan during the year-end and New Year period or spring break, be sure to check out this page—you’re sure to find a trip that fits your preferences.

Recommended Tour Highlights (Selected Examples)

• Hokkaido | Drift Ice Cruise & Hot Spring Accommodation Tour
• Tohoku | Ginzan Onsen & Zao Ice Monster Exploration Tour
• Chubu & Hokuriku | Shirakawa-go Illumination & Takayama Snow Scenery Tour
• Kanto | Mount Fuji Sightseeing & Strawberry Picking Day Tour
• Kansai | Kyoto Arashiyama Autumn Leaf Illumination & Gourmet Tour
• Kinki & Chugoku Regions | Miyama & Amanohashidate & Crab Gourmet Tour

We offer a rich selection of tours that combine seasonal scenic beauty, hot springs, gourmet delights, and cultural experiences. Whether you’re planning a family trip, a group tour with friends, or a solo journey, we have plans tailored to meet all types of travel needs.

Connecting Hong Kong SAR and Japan, Creating Unforgettable Journeys

Hong Kong SAR and Japan are geographically and culturally close, and have maintained warm exchanges for many years.

As one of Japan’s leading travel companies—with over 10,000 local tours across Japan available year-round—Club Tourism is committed to delivering more fulfilling travel experiences to visitors to Japan.

Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or you are a returning traveler, we tailor our recommendations to match each person’s “preferences”, helping you discover new sides of Japan.

From this winter to spring, we invite you to experience Japan’s four-season beauty and heartfelt hospitality through Club Tourism.

You are certain to find your ideal trip on our winter special page.

About Club Tourism

Club Tourism Co.,LTD is a major travel company offering a wide range of travel plans across Japan and overseas. We provide travel options to suit the diverse needs of customers, including secure guided tours with tour leaders and themed special programs.

Official Website: https://www.club-t.com/zh-CHT/

• Combining digital and automation technologies to build smart shipyards and strengthen shipbuilding capabilities
• Advancing workforce development through hands-on training and specialized engineering programs
• “Collaboration between shipbuilding and IT companies will be a catalyst for digital innovation in the U.S. shipbuilding industry”

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HD Hyundai is partnering with Germany’s Siemens to accelerate the digital transformation and modernization of the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

HD Hyundai announced on Sunday, Nov. 2, that it recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Siemens on the strategic collaboration for U.S. shipbuilding revitalization.

Through this partnership, the two companies aim to enhance the overall competitiveness of the U.S. shipbuilding industry by improving design quality, minimizing production risks, enhancing quality, and reducing costs. 

The partnership will drive gradual technological innovation across the shipbuilding sector by advancing the digitalization of ship design, automating block assembly and installation processes, and optimizing production, quality, and process management through data-driven solutions.

In addition to technology cooperation, the two companies will jointly develop professional training programs to cultivate skilled experts in shipbuilding. HD Hyundai plans to dispatch instructors to more than thirty Siemens training facilities across the United States to deliver field-oriented, hands-on education. Building on its existing academic partnerships with leading universities such as the University of Michigan (UM) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), HD Hyundai also plans to develop specialized curricula in engineering, digital design, and process automation. The parties also agreed to explore various opportunities for business cooperation and partnership expansion.

Since 2023, HD Hyundai has been jointly developing a manufacturing innovation platform with Siemens, a provider of industrial software, that integrates data from design to production within a single digital ecosystem. The platform enables virtual simulation of design and production processes, reducing trial and error while deriving optimized outcome.

The partnership is expected to accelerate the smart transformation of U.S. shipyards, enhancing shipbuilding competitiveness through improved quality, cost reduction, and minimized production risks.

“Maximizing production efficiency through digital and automation technologies is key to the reconstruction of the U.S. shipbuilding industry,” said Moon Sangmin, Head of Global Strategy at HD Hyundai. “HD Hyundai’s accumulated shipbuilding technology and Siemens’ digital capabilities will contribute to creating new opportunities for the U.S. shipbuilding industry.”

Meanwhile, HD Hyundai has been strengthening its cooperation network in the United States to advance the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA) initiative — a symbol of Korea–U.S. shipbuilding collaboration. The company has established strategic partnerships with major U.S. players, including Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) in the naval sector and Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) in the commercial ship segment. HD Hyundai is also jointly promoting workforce development programs with leading universities such as Seoul National University, UM, and MIT.