― From Shinjuku to the world, first international award recipient ―

See here for details: https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/topics/awards2025/

TOKYO, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku, Tokyo; General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa) has won a total of five awards, two in the hotel category and three in the restaurant category, at the World Luxury Awards 2025, an international awards program for luxury hotels around the world.

This award, the first since the hotel opened in 2023, is a result of the hotel’s unique accommodation experience and the internationally acclaimed dining experience at JAM17 DINING, which focuses on stone oven cuisine and incorporates seasonal elements and a story-driven approach.

■ Award details

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARK ROYAL Hotel

Luxury Design Boutique Hotel – East Asia
Luxury LGBTQ-Friendly Hotel – Global Winner

JAM17 DINING

Best Locally Sourced Produce Menu – Japan
Luxury Entertainment Restaurant – Asia
Italian Cuisine – East Asia   

■ Comment from General Manager Katsushi Nishikawa, HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARK ROYAL Hotel

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for being recognized in the hotel and restaurant categories at the World Luxury Awards 2025. 

Since its opening, HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU has aimed to create spaces that embody the diversity and creativity of the city as a “hotel that lets you fully enjoy the city.” This award is a great honor, as it is the culmination of the passion of our hotel guests and each of our staff who work together with the community. At JAM17 DINING and other facilities within the hotel, we are constantly striving to create new value so that we can provide visitors with experiences that stimulate their senses. Encouraged by this recognition, we will continue to hone the quality of our service so that we can deliver “memorable stays.”

■ About the World Luxury Awards

The World Luxury Awards are prestigious awards for businesses that offer outstanding services and facilities from around the world in four categories: hotels, spas, restaurants, and travel. Established in 2006, the World Luxury Awards recognizes the top luxury hotels from around the world, with the winners selected each year by a panel of over 300,000 guests and industry professionals, including travel agencies.

Official website: https://www.theworldluxuryawards.com

■ About HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU

This lifestyle hotel serves as a base for enjoying the town of Kabukicho to the fullest. Located on floors 20 to 38, the 538 guest rooms offer a space where you can bask in the excitement and joy of the entertainment venues. Choose from a variety of layouts to suit your travel purpose, and enjoy the mid-century modern design that evokes the history of the area. The public areas allow you to enjoy the art, music, and other culture that emerges in Shinjuku Kabukicho, and JAM17 DINING & BAR on the 17th floor connects the hotel to the town, providing a fun way to connect with the charms of the town.

Tel: 81 3 6233 8888(Main)
Official website: https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/ 

■ About JAM17 DINING

JAM17 DINING offers a vibrant dining experience with a sense of groove, set in a dining space that features the dynamism of an open kitchen. The signature stone oven, located at the heart of the kitchen, offers gentle yet strong heat. We pride ourselves on using ingredients sourced from the Kanto region, including Miura vegetables delivered fresh from the farm, embracing the region’s seasonal bounty, and locking in the flavors in the stone oven.

Hours: 11:30 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. (Last order 9:00 p.m.)
Seating: 132 seats (Maximum of 15 guests per room)
Tel:81 3 62338217(Main)
Official website: https://www.hotelgroove.jp/en/jam17/dining.html

For press-related inquiries concerning this release, please contact:

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
Contact person: Chika Ayabe・Narumi Chiba (Public Relations/Brand Management, Marketing Department)
E-mail: pr.ppbtk@panpacific.com/ Tel: 81 3 6233 7693

• New ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ wins CES 2026 Innovation Award.
• Silicon optical components reduce thickness by 71%, offering customers greater design freedom.
• Delivers diverse text and animated effects, advancing V2X communication capabilities.

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo, Korea: 011070) announced on November 7, 2025, that it has been honored with a CES 2026 Innovation Award for its newly developed ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ for automobiles.

LG Innotek has achieved the remarkable feat of receiving the CES Innovation Award for its automotive lighting solutions for two consecutive years, reaffirming its world-leading technology in the field. At CES 2025, the company won the award for ‘Nexlide A+’, the industry’s first application of a surface light source to a front lighting module in automobiles.

Unveiled for the first time at CES 2026, the ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ offers dramatically reduced thickness, size, and weight compared to existing lighting solutions.

Traditional vehicle lighting modules incorporate plastic lenses or reflective optical components in the LED, inevitably resulting in heavy and bulky modules. To overcome these drawbacks, LG Innotek independently developed the industry’s first reflective optical component made from white silicone material.

Designed with a structure that maximizes the light-reflecting properties of the color white, this component can achieve uniform brightness. It also means that additional plastic lenses or separate components for light reflection are no longer necessary.

The ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ incorporating this component is 0.12inch thick, 71% thinner than existing products. This reduced thickness has also significantly lowered the product’s weight. Despite this, luminous efficiency has improved by 30% compared to previous models.

The slim, flexible silicone material allows the module to bend. Consequently, it enables the design of vehicle lighting in various shapes, such as curves, and also permits the application of lighting in locations where installation is technically challenging due to features such as front grilles or bumpers.

An LG Innotek representative said, “This automotive lighting module greatly enhances design flexibility for our automotive manufacturers while contributing to better fuel efficiency through reduced component weight. The use of silicone material also substantially reduces the risk of pedestrian injuries from impacts or shrapnel during traffic accidents.”

Furthermore, the module features a reduced pixel size that is one-quarter that of conventional products. The resulting higher pixel density and quantity allows for improved lighting resolution and enhanced visibility.

In addition to all of this, the ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ significantly enhances the V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication capability of vehicle lighting. In particular, it enables the transmission of text and high-definition images via vehicle lighting and supports animated effects.

For example, during an emergency, the lighting can display text messages to communicate what is going on inside the vehicle to the outside world using the lettering function or use custom emoticons to reflect the driver’s personality.

With the goal of beginning ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ mass production in the second half of 2027, LG Innotek is promoting the technology to global customers.

CEO Moon Hyuksoo stated, “Winning the CES 2026 Innovation Award once again demonstrates LG Innotek’s world-leading innovation in automotive lighting solutions.” He added, “We will continue to present new automotive lighting solutions that deliver distinguished customer value and expand our market presence beyond North America to Europe and Japan.”

Meanwhile, LG Innotek will showcase its ‘Ultra Thin Pixel Lighting Module’ along with next-generation automotive lighting modules and the latest sensing solutions and communication modules for AD/ADAS at CES 2026, scheduled for January next year.

HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  OSL BizPay, global digital asset payment solution for enterprises, today announced a strategic partnership with Morph, a settlement layer for global payments network that seeks to make stablecoins function seamless, borderless, and practical as true everyday money.

The collaboration marks a significant step toward bridging traditional finance and digital assets by combining OSL BizPay’s regulated fiat gateway and custody infrastructure with Morph’s fast, low-cost Layer 2 settlement technology. Together, the two companies aim to make payments seamless, compliant, and ready for real-world adoption at scale.

Ben Yu, Head of OSL Biz Pay said : “OSL Biz Pay is committed to building the trusted foundation for digital payments by bringing regulatory assurance and institutional standards to the crypto ecosystem. Partnering with Morph allows us to extend that trust directly into on-chain environments, creating a unified, powerful bridge between fiat and Web3 payments. This is about making global finance truly borderless and secure.

Colin Goltra, CEO of Morph said: “We are incredibly excited to partner with OSL BizPay, a true leader in regulated digital asset services. This collaboration provides Morph with a crucial, trusted gateway into regulated markets and enterprise use cases, significantly strengthening our brand as the infrastructure layer for real-world money movement. Together, we are unlocking the potential for mainstream adoption by making onchain payments accessible, compliant, and ready for global commerce.”

The collaboration underscores the companies’ shared goal of advancing global digital finance infrastructure by integrating trusted compliance frameworks with cutting-edge blockchain technology, aligned with OSL Group’s mission to reshape the global financial system and make money move as freely as information.

About OSL BizPay OSL BizPay is a next-generation digital asset payment solution designed for enterprises, enabling seamless crypto collections, payouts, and on-chain settlements worldwide. Supporting major stablecoins like USDT and USDC, it integrates effortlessly with leading wallets to deliver instant transactions, eliminate chargebacks, and offer flexible settlement options such as rate locking and T+1 bank settlement.

With on-chain automation for bulk payments and transparent reconciliation, BizPay combines stablecoin technology with OSL’s regulated Canadian MSB framework to offer a secure, low-cost, and compliant global payment pathway. As part of the OSL Group, it leverages deep expertise in digital asset infrastructure, compliance, and custody to bridge traditional finance with the Web3 economy.

For more information, visit osl.com. For media inquiries, please contact media@osl.com. 

About Morph

Morph is revolutionizing the future of payments by building a dedicated ecosystem that transforms stablecoins into everyday currency. We provide seamless, borderless payment solutions and unlock the potential of over 120 million Bitget and Bitget Wallet users in both payments and DeFi. Morph is committed to bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and real-world utility, democratizing on-chain payments for everyone.

iQIYI International VIP memberships will be available for purchase in the Snaplii app starting November 1

SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, a world-leading online entertainment service, and Snaplii, a leading digital wallet platform, today announced a strategic partnership to launch iQIYI International VIP memberships in North America. Starting November 1, users in the United States and Canada can purchase Quarterly or Annual membership cards directly through the Snaplii app.

This collaboration provides Snaplii users with seamless access to iQIYI’s extensive premium content library. Subscribers will enjoy ad-free viewing of award-winning original Asian dramas, movies, variety shows, and innovative vertical drama content. The partnership comes just in time for the holiday binge-watching season, offering entertainment including major series like Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty and new titles from iQIYI’s popular “Theater” brands spanning suspense, romance, and mobile-optimized micro-dramas.

“Expanding accessibility for our global fans is a key priority,” said Mr. Leo Geng, Executive Vice President of iQIYI. “Our collaboration with Snaplii allows us to connect with North American audiences through an innovative and user-friendly platform. We’re excited to offer our content to Snaplii’s community and help viewers discover their next favorite show.”

Mr. Spencer Xu, CEO of Snaplii, added: “We are thrilled to partner with iQIYI. This initiative perfectly aligns with our core belief that financial and lifestyle benefits should be accessible to everyone. By integrating iQIYI’s premium VIP memberships, we’re enriching our users’ lives with top-tier entertainment.”

About iQIYI
iQIYI is the world’s leading online streaming service, founded in 2010 and specializing in Asian entertainment. The platform offers an extensive portfolio of Asian dramas, movies, variety shows, and animation, establishing itself as one of the largest creators of award-winning original Asian content. Listed on NASDAQ since 2018, iQIYI launched its international service in 2019, providing subtitles in multiple languages and accessibility in over 200 countries through its website www.iQ.com, mobile apps, and smart TV platforms.

About Snaplii
Snaplii is a digital wallet committed to making wealth management simple and accessible. The platform helps users achieve steady financial growth through features including purchase rebates and multi-currency asset flexibility, providing a secure and transparent environment for financial management.

BEIJING, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Heightened efforts should be made to foster a vibrant and dynamic digital economy through technological innovation, and strengthen exchanges and dialogue to advance the building of a secure and stable cyberspace to benefit people the world round, said officials, experts and company executives.

They made the remarks at the 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, which kicked off on Friday in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, with the theme: “Forging an Open, Cooperative, Secure and Inclusive Future of Digital Intelligence — Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”.

Addressing the event’s opening ceremony, Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, highlighted the significance of upholding inclusive development, accelerating the construction of digital information infrastructure, and promoting the widespread adoption of digital technologies and applications.

Li called for enhancing national digital literacy, bridging the digital and intelligence divide, and enabling people worldwide to share the benefits of digital development.

He also stressed the need to give full play to the role of an internet that transcends borders and connects the world, build communication platforms, expand channels for dialogue, and promote cultural exchanges across multiple levels and fields.

Wang Hao, Party secretary of Zhejiang, said the province has accelerated steps to bolster the integration of the digital economy and the real economy and nurture new quality productive forces. Wang said the province’s digital economy accounted for over 50 percent of its GDP in 2024.

This year, China entered the top 10 on the Global Innovation Index (GII) for the first time, and the achievement is supported by a digital economy that contributes around 10 percent of GDP in China, said Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization.

“Today’s conference will give us the opportunity for global dialogue and collaboration, which have continued and will have to continue being the foundations of an internet that connects people and ideas, spreads opportunity, and powers new forms of innovation and creativity,” Tang said.

As a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation is rapidly evolving, artificial intelligence is spearheading the development of the digital economy and is being integrated into every facet of industrial revolution and people’s lives.

Wu Yongming, CEO of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group, said the company is increasing investment in AI infrastructure and remains committed to open sourcing its large language models, empowering developers worldwide to build transformative AI applications.

Wu emphasized that technological inclusiveness is a new opportunity in the era of AI, adding that it is important to address the needs of vulnerable groups and leverage digital technologies to bridge the digital divide.

Liu Qiangdong, Chinese e-commerce giant JD’s founder and chairman, said with the appearance of AI and robotics, the proportion of China’s social logistics costs in GDP is expected to drop from over 14 percent to less than 10 percent within the next five years.

Liu said robots will liberate human beings from repetitive and heavy work, and technological advancements will create a large number of new types of jobs, new demand and new services.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) has concluded Biban Forum 2025, Saudi Arabia’s flagship event for entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), held from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

Photo from Biban Forum

Held under the theme “Global Destination for Opportunities,” the forum drew more than 100,000 participants from 113 countries, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders from across the world. Over four days, Biban witnessed the signing of MoUs and agreements exceeding USD10.1 billion, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading destination for innovation, investment, and entrepreneurial growth.

This year’s edition featured an exceptional lineup of international speakers and thought leaders, including Ricardo Kaká, the football legend turned entrepreneur and investor, and Simon Squibb, the renowned serial entrepreneur and advocate for startup empowerment. Their sessions inspired audiences with insights on turning passion into purpose, investing in innovation, and building ventures that drive sustainable growth and social impact.

Biban 2025 served as a global marketplace for opportunity, presenting more than 10,000 investment opportunities from the public and private sectors to help entrepreneurs expand their reach, attract funding, and forge strategic partnerships. The Startup Door offered 1,021 startups from 66 countries the chance to showcase their projects, engage with investors, and connect with potential partners, reinforcing Biban’s position as a leading global hub for entrepreneurship.

A highlight of the event was the Investors Arena, a dedicated space that facilitated direct dialogue and deal-making between investors and startups. The forum also hosted a Pitching Stage, where entrepreneurs from around the world presented their ideas to international audiences and investors, showcasing the innovation and creativity shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Another major highlight was the Entrepreneurship World Cup Global Finals, which brought together leading startups from across the globe to compete for global recognition and a prize pool of USD1.5 million. “Swijin AG” was announced as the winner of the 2025 edition, marking a milestone in one of the world’s largest and most prestigious entrepreneurship competitions.

As Biban 2025 concludes, its achievements, from multi-billion-dollar partnerships and global participation to the engagement of world-class speakers and innovators, reflect the Kingdom’s accelerating progress in enabling the private sector, fostering innovation, and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination for opportunities.