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Accelerate Your Leadership Journey in 18 months: The UMass Global MBA

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For many ambitious professionals, the moment comes quietly, between board meetings, project deadlines, or late-night strategy calls. It’s the realisation that to lead in today’s fast-changing world, it’s no longer enough to simply keep pace. One must stay ahead. For working professionals across Asia, that realisation has led them to a unique and trusted pathway: the 18-month online MBA from University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), delivered in collaboration with Emeritus.

What makes this program stand out isn’t just its ranking or reputation—though it’s been ranked among the best universities for online programs for 13 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report (2013–2025).* It’s how it weaves academic excellence into the rhythm of busy lives. Many students are senior professionals working full time in the UAE, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, and beyond. Yet in just 18 months, through a six-to-eight-hour weekly commitment, they join a global network, sharpen their leadership edge, and earn a U.S.-accredited MBA recognized by World Education Services (WES).

 Based on a 2024 Alumni Survey, 95% of UMass Global students work while completing their programs.* UMass Global programs are specifically designed for working adults, allowing one to seamlessly balance education with their professional and personal commitments. Live sessions and simulations ensure that the virtual classroom doesn’t just inform. It transforms.

The partnership with Emeritus deepens this impact. With its proven expertise in executive education, Emeritus brings a human touch to online learning, creating spaces where conversations flow, ideas are tested, and leadership skills are shaped in real time. Participants often describe the experience as collaborative, not competitive; rigorous, but never isolating.

Graduates say the program advanced their careers and helped them reimagine their paths entirely. With a global alumni network of over 39,000, opportunities continue long after graduation. A survey found 88% of alumni would recommend UMass Global, reflecting its quality, support, and career-focused outcomes*.

In a world where leadership demands adaptability, vision, and courage, the MBA from University of Massachusetts Global has become more than a credential, it’s a catalyst. For those ready to lead from the front, it offers not just knowledge, but the momentum to turn ambition into lasting impact. Learn more about the program

*Based on UMass Global Claims and Sources: http://www.umassglobal.edu/sources.

 

 

Visionary Holdings Inc. Announces Successful Leadership Transition: Elite Governance Team Leads the Way, Standardized Structure Empowers High-Quality Development

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TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time, USA) on November 3, 2025, Visionary Holdings Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, NASDAQ: GV) successfully convened the First Meeting of the Fourth Board of Directors. In strict compliance with the Business Corporations Act (Ontario, 1990), Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (USA), NASDAQ Listing Rules, and the relevant provisions of the Company’s Bylaws, the meeting was conducted with legitimate convening procedures, qualified participants, and rigorous voting rules. All directors attended the meeting and unanimously adopted all core proposals, with the resolutions being legally valid, laying a solid institutional foundation for the Company’s stable operations in the next phase.

As a significant milestone in the Company’s development, the meeting completed key deployments for optimizing the governance structure and forming the core team, establishing a professional and efficient collaborative governance ecosystem:

At the Board of Directors level: Mr. William T. Chai was elected Chairman, Mr. Kealey Donald M as Vice Chairman, Mr. Rusheng Wu as Managing Director, and Mr. Jun Huang as Executive Director. Ms. Yongqiu Wang was appointed Company Secretary. The core members possess extensive experience in cross-border corporate compliance governance and profound industry insights, which will provide solid support for the implementation of the Company’s core strategies in high-end stem cell aesthetic applications and big health technology.

Establishment of four specialized committees: The meeting formally set up the Audit Committee (Chairman: Mr. William T. Chai, Member: Mr. Rusheng Wu and Ms. Jiena Zhang), Nomination Committee (Chairman: Mr. Rusheng Wu, Member: William T. Chai and Ms. Jiena Zhang), Compensation Committee (Chairman: Mr. Weixing Wang, Member: William T. Chai and Mr. Yi Wang), and Investment Committee (Chairman: Mr. Hezhi Sun, Member: William T. Chai and Mr. Rusheng Wu). With complementary professional backgrounds, the members of each committee will focus on core functions such as financial supervision, talent selection, incentive optimization, and strategic investment, enhancing the scientific nature of decision-making and risk control capabilities, and building a “firewall” for the Company’s compliant operations.

In terms of the management team, the meeting appointed a new senior management team with global perspectives and in-depth industry experience: Mr. Xiyong Hou as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Jun Huang as Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), Mr. Robert Jay LEES as Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Ms. Xiaolan Liu as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Junfeng Li, Ms. Yan Xu, and Mr. Mengfu Tang were appointed as Vice Presidents (VPs). This team will take the lead in advancing business upgrading, operational quality improvement, and global layout, continuously strengthening the Company’s core competitiveness and creating long-term stable returns for shareholders.

To further improve the Company’s governance system, the meeting deliberated and adopted the Rules of Procedure for Each Specialized Committee of the Fourth Board of Directors of the Company, Work Rules for the Company Secretary, Job Descriptions for Core Positions of the Board of Directors, and Job Descriptions for the Senior Management Team. These documents clarify the boundaries of powers and responsibilities, standardize operational processes, and provide institutional support for the Company’s efficient and collaborative operations. Meanwhile, it was confirmed that Mr. Xiyong Hou, CEO, and Mr. Jun Huang, Co-CEO, will jointly lead key core work, advancing compliance implementation and operational optimization in accordance with established timelines to ensure the orderly and efficient execution of all tasks.

Mr. William T. Chai, the newly elected Chairman, stated: “The new Board of Directors, specialized committees, and management team will always adhere to the bottom line of compliance, take investor interests as the core, and focus on value creation in the core tracks of high-end stem cell aesthetics and big health technology. Through professional governance, we will empower the implementation of strategies, realize the high-quality and sustainable development of the Company, actively promote the upgrading of the industry ecosystem, and continuously create diverse values for shareholders, customers, and society.”

In accordance with NASDAQ regulatory requirements, the resolutions and relevant documents of this meeting have been officially disclosed through the “Investor Relations – Board Resolutions” section of the Company’s official website within 48 hours after the meeting, and simultaneously submitted to the NASDAQ regulatory information disclosure platform, ensuring that the information disclosure is true, accurate, complete, timely, and fair. Industry insiders pointed out that the governance structure and management team established by the Company this time feature professionalism, collaboration, and global perspectives. This will further consolidate the foundation of compliant operations, strengthen core competitive advantages, inject strong momentum into global market expansion and value enhancement, and is expected to continuously improve market capitalization performance, which is worthy of investors’ expectations.

Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit Concludes Successfully: Over 1,500 Global Leaders Forge Consensus on New Paths to “Serve the Real Economy”

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HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The highly-anticipated Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit successfully concluded today at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Guided by the core philosophy of “Bridge Ideas with Solutions” and the objectives of “Serving the Real Economy, Building a Global Stage, and Connecting the Web3 World,” the summit featured high-level dialogues on critical issues. These included the compliant development of digital finance, institutional adoption pathways, and real-economy applications, jointly exploring the future development path for the digital asset industry at this critical “turning point.”

Over 1,500 delegates from around the world attended the summit, including regulatory representatives, top-tier financial giants, institutional investors, and pioneers from the internet technology and Web3 sectors.

Lawrence Lee, Chair of the Finternet Committee and Chairman of OSL Group, said in his opening remarks of the summit that the digital asset industry is at a critical “turning point.” He stressed it must transition from the “1.0 Era,” characterized by hype and speculation, to the “2.0 Era,” defined by a focus on solutions and real-world utility.

“Our mission is to find a new equilibrium. By building a compliance network based on global dialogue and collaboration, we will ultimately bridge the new force of digital assets with the real economy,” said Lee.

Kevin Cui, Convener of the Finternet Asia Digital Finance Summit Committee and Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of OSL Group, said: “The ultimate purpose of the digital asset industry’s development is not to become a tool for market speculation. It needs to achieve real-world implementation, find genuine use cases, and leverage the dual advantages of technological breakthroughs and financial innovation. It must empower real economic growth and lead positive change in the industry and society.”

The success of Finternet 2025 was made possible by the strong support of many parties. Supporting Organizations for the summit included OSL Group, InvestHK, the Financial Services Development Council, Cyberport, Visa, Tether, China Renaissance, King & Wood Mallesons, AWS, Cobo, DigiFT, Sunrate, Avalanche, Morph, Banxa, and Blockdaemon.

The summit’s Diamond Sponsors were Aurelion and Plume Network; Gold Sponsors were Solana Foundation and Alibaba Cloud; and Silver Sponsors were TF International, 3World Global, Interlace, Solowin, Robo.ai, ANT.FUN, V-Sing, and Figment.

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.

Digging Deep and Thinking Smart: Caterpillar Brings Heavy Innovation to the CES Keynote Stage

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CEO Joe Creed introduces the tools for Caterpillar’s transition from traditional equipment manufacturer to high-tech innovator

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO, as a keynote speaker at CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world. Combining a century of experience and technology, Caterpillar is redefining what heavy equipment can do, creating new, better, and safer ways for its customers to dig, mine, build, power, and evolve. Caterpillar will unveil its latest developments in AI, machine learning, and autonomous functionality, announcing new innovations, partnerships, and investments.

Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO
Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO

“CES is where innovators show up and bold ideas come to life,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “I’m thrilled to welcome CEO Joe Creed and Caterpillar to the CES keynote stage to show how technology is transforming the way we build.”

Celebrating its centennial in 2025, Caterpillar will use its CES 2026 keynote to launch the next 100 years with a clear focus on technology. Creed and other company leaders in digital and technology will outline how new tech approaches will meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, delivering continuous value to customers. From dirt to data, Caterpillar will cover its evolution in autonomous machines and the tangible impact of AI on the industry. Caterpillar is also equipping its workforce with tech tools that allow them to focus on customer service, product development, and operational efficiency.

“We are building on our strong legacy of innovation, rapidly expanding our tech capabilities in new ways that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges,” said Creed. “CES is the place to showcase Caterpillar as an advanced technology leader in industrial equipment with expertise that extends beyond moving earth to include intelligent systems and integrated digital platforms that anticipate, evolve and optimize customer outcomes for a better tomorrow.”

In his nearly 30 years across multiple divisions of the corporation, Creed has developed a deep understanding of the diverse operations and strategic opportunities crucial to enhancing Caterpillar’s global leadership. As the company embarks on its second century, he is dedicated to honoring the company’s rich legacy, leveraging the tech that will drive its future and focusing on its greatest competitive advantage, Caterpillar’s people.

“I look forward to a dynamic Caterpillar keynote at CES, exploring AI’s transformational power and potential as we build the world,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “We can’t wait to see how Caterpillar is moving the mobility tech ecosystem forward.”

Creed will deliver his keynote at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian. Dr. Lisa Su of AMD, Yannick Bolloré of Havas and Vivendi, and Yuanqing Yang of Lenovo will also keynote at CES 2026.

Visit the Caterpillar booth 5019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall to experience the tech of tomorrow. Register for CES 2026 to learn how tech is transforming every industry.

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

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech. 

 

 

Metabolon Powers Largest-Ever Veteran Metabolomics Study with Global Discovery Panel

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Metabolon to Support Landmark Million Veteran Program 62,000-sample Dataset Advancing Veteran Health and Multiomics Research

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Metabolon, Inc., the global leader in providing metabolomics solutions advancing a wide variety of life science research, diagnostic, therapeutic development, and precision medicine applications, today announced that Metabolon’s Global Discovery Panel, capable of identifying up to 5,400 annotated biochemicals in a biological sample, was selected to provide biomarker analysis for the Million Veteran Program’s (MVP) 62,000-sample global population health dataset.

Launched by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in 2011, the Million Veteran Program is a landmark initiative exploring how genetics, lifestyle, military service, and environmental exposures affect health.  With over one million enrolled veterans as of November 2023, MVP collects biospecimens, health surveys, and electronic medical records to power a secure, diverse, and expansive multiomics database.  Veteran-focused research provides a window into the health effects of extreme stress, environmental exposures, and service-related conditions, with findings that can inform broader public health strategies and therapeutic development.

“Metabolomics has become an essential element in modern multiomics research, with utilization of metabolomics data in population health studies accelerating worldwide,” said Greg Michelotti, Director of Population Health at Metabolon.  “Inclusion of metabolomics data is particularly vital for veteran populations, who are often exposed to unique stressors, toxins, and trauma that can only be measured through metabolomics research.”

Ro Hastie, CEO of Metabolon, emphasized the significance of the milestone: “We began this partnership with MVP in 2019.  Today, researchers can finally access this enormous metabolomics dataset and analyze it alongside genomic, proteomic, and clinical data.  This opens the door to discoveries that will benefit veterans and the wider population.”

To learn more about Metabolon’s industry-leading Global Discovery Panel, please visit: https://www.metabolon.com/services/untargeted-metabolomics/global-panel/

About Metabolon 
Metabolon, Inc. is the global leader in metabolomics, with a mission to deliver biochemical data and insights that expand and accelerate the impact of life sciences research and complement other ‘omics’ technologies.  With 25 years of experience, 15,000+ client projects, 4,000+ scientific publication references, and ISO 9001:2015, CLIA, and CAP certifications, Metabolon has developed industry-leading scientific, technology, and bioinformatics techniques.  Metabolon’s Global Discovery Panel is powered by the world’s largest proprietary metabolomics reference library.  Metabolon’s industry-leading data and translational science expertise help customers and partners address some of the most challenging and pressing questions in the life sciences, accelerating research and enhancing development success.  The company offers scalable, customizable multiomics solutions, including metabolomics and lipidomics, that support customer needs from discovery through clinical trials and product life-cycle management.  For more information, please visit www.metabolon.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Metabolomics
Metabolomics, the large-scale study of all small molecules in a biological system, is the only omics technology that provides a complete current-state functional readout of a biological system.  Metabolomics helps researchers see beyond the genetic variation of individuals, capturing the combined impact of genetic and external factors such as the effect of drugs, diet, lifestyle, and the microbiome on human health. By measuring thousands of discrete chemical signals that form biological pathways in the body, metabolomics can reveal important biomarkers, enabling a better understanding of a drug’s mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, and safety profile, as well as individual responses to therapy.

International Media Recognize FOTILE’s Next-Generation In-Sink Dishwasher During Global HQ Tour

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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FOTILE, a global leader in high-end kitchen appliances, welcomed international journalists and creators to its global headquarters in Ningbo, China, for “Global Media at FOTILE: Exploring the Future of Innovation.” The immersive visit offered an opportunity for overseas media to witness first-hand how FOTILE integrates advanced engineering, design thinking, and cultural insight to shape the future of the modern kitchen.


Throughout guided tours of FOTILE’s Dream City Exhibition Hall and state-of-the-art Future Factory, international media guests experienced the brand’s most anticipated recent innovation — the X20MAX In-Sink Dishwasher, a next-generation 3-in-1 solution redefining what a kitchen appliance can be.

Designed to meet the diverse needs of households, the X20MAX transforms dishwashing from a routine task into a seamless, intelligent experience that enhances hygiene, convenience, and aesthetic harmony in the kitchen. Its design and unique functionalities have won applause from Western consumers; the #ChineseDishwasher# trend sparked by the X20MAX has garnered over tens of millions of views, attracting global influencers who enthusiastically shared their experiences and helped make the Chinese dishwasher a global talking point.

“Welcoming media guests to Ningbo has given them to see where the X20MAX was born, in the very environment that inspires our engineers and designers every day,” said Ms. Xu Feng, Head of Overseas Marketing Module at FOTILE. “Experiencing the product in its home setting helps visitors understand the values behind it and how we think about ergonomics, space, and the real needs of families.”

Designed for modern kitchens, the FOTILE X20MAX moves beyond Western-style dishwashers with three next-gen advantages: it doesn’t make you bend over, thanks to a top-open lid that lets users load and unload while standing, with a flush-mount fit that centers the design around the sink—the heart of the kitchen.It cleans more than dishes, using High-Pressure HydroJet™ and a four-stage bubble scrub to deliver up to 3× cleaning power, remove sand and 99% of pesticide residues from produce, and reduce purines in meat. And it streamlines prep to clean, with an integrated smart-sink that unites washing, chopping, prepping, and draining in one continuous workspace. Pur-Drainage™ and a baby-safe sterilization mode complete the upgrade.

During the visit, media participants from the U.S. and Europe explored how FOTILE’s design philosophy bridges cultures and adapts to evolving lifestyles. Journalists highlighted how elements of FOTILE’s in-sink dishwasher designs draw inspiration from Asian kitchen traditions, emphasizing ergonomics, compactness, and multi-functionality while offering solutions relevant to urban homes worldwide.

Looking ahead, overseas media expressed curiosity about how kitchen spaces will evolve, particularly the blending of cultural expression with intelligent systems, and recognized FOTILE’s leadership in setting these future standards. Some noted that FOTILE stands out in the global market for its ability to combine innovation with empathy, offering users not just performance but a more human experience of modern living.

About FOTILE
FOTILE has a rich history of designing, engineering, and manufacturing unique and innovative kitchen appliances for over 29 years. FOTILE’s journey started in 1996 when it set out to build the best kitchen range hood focused on extraction power with the least amount of noise. Noticing a gap in the market, FOTILE was created to engineer innovative products that solve consumers’ pain points and elevate their experience in the kitchen. Today, FOTILE is a major manufacturer of kitchen appliances, such as range hoods, cooktops, dishwasher combo systems, and various ovens that use various cooking technologies.

Media contact: fotile@5wpr.com

Book trilogy promotes construction of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics

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BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on a book trilogy introducing the Double Helix Theory and Methodology to advance the development of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics.

Intro: A new think tank approach known as double helix theory and methodology has been proposed by Professor Pan Jiaofeng, president of CASISD and his team in three books, in order to advance the development of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics.

New think tanks with Chinese characteristics are an important part of China’s modern national governance and reflect its soft power. Professor Pan Jiaofeng, president of the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD) and chairman of the Chinese Association of Development Strategy Studies (CADSS), and his team have engaged in comprehensive think tank research and summarized their findings. They proposed a new think tank approach known as Double Helix Theory and Methodology in three books – “Data, Information, Intelligence, and Solutions [DIIS] Theory and Methodology in Think Tanks,” “Double Helix Methodology in Think Tanks,” and “Think Tank Science and Engineering: An Introduction” — in order to advance the development of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics.

The trilogy may be of use to macro decision-making departments, management departments, scientific research institutes, universities, and corporate research departments as well as strategic decision-makers, think tank researchers and managers, and other readers who are interested in think tanks.

In 2017, Pan and his team unveiled a comprehensive approach to think tank research covering both theory and methodology known as DIIS after conducting long-term research on the construction of high-end think tanks, science and technology strategies, and major planning in China.

In 2019, “Data, Information, Intelligence, and Solutions Theory and Methodology in Think Tanks” was published. Taking a systematic, dialectical perspective and utilizing operations research in addition to systems theory and control theory, it provides readers with an overview of the latest research on think tanks. Examining and analyzing the overall think tank research situation in China and abroad, the book summarizes features of think tanks and explores general principles and internal logic pertaining to think tank research in five chapters — one covering fundamental frameworks pertaining to think tank research, one covering the DIIS theoretical and methodological system, one covering the DIIS thematic research system, one covering the DIIS organizational construction and development system, and one covering DIIS research methods and tools.

Problem-oriented, evidence-based, and scientific, the book thoroughly considers think tank research methodology, describes the DIIS theoretical and methodological system and proposes applying it to think tank research, defines standardized processes and quality standards pertaining to think tank DIIS, and provides DIIS solutions to corresponding practical think tank research problems.

In 2020, after conducting a long-term, in-depth study of think tank research paradigms, Pan proposed Double Helix Think Tank Methodology, which takes a systematic, scientific approach with regard to research orientation, philosophy, process and logic. “Double Helix Methodology in Think Tanks” is focused on solving the problem of how to conduct think tank research and summarizes common features and prominent problems associated with the undertaking. Like a strand of DNA, the Double Helix System features two main interconnected components – an integrated model concerned with DIIS and one covering mechanisms, impact, policy and solutions (MIPS). The model includes an internal process consisting of the interaction between DIIS and MIPS and an external process comprising decomposition, fusion and restoration.

The book summarizes common characteristics and prominent problems associated with think tank research and outlines the main aspects of the Double Helix System, i.e., the internal process, the external process, a methodological toolbox, and 10 key aspects – decomposition and analysis of think tank problems, scenario analysis, uncertainty analysis with regard to think tank research, policy simulation and analysis, cyclic research iteration, organization and management of think tank research and researchers, the relationship between DIIS and MIPS, the combination of objective analysis and subjective judgment, integrated human–machine think tank research support systems, and think tank product quality management and assurance.

In 2022, Pan and his team recommended pursuing think tank science and engineering as a discipline in its own right, which would also help with the cultivation of think tank talent. The discipline has been promoting the creation of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics on both the theoretical and practical levels and can be considered to be an essential part of the high-quality development of think tanks.

In September 2023, “Think Tank Science and Engineering: An Introduction” was released at the 4th Think Tank Science and Engineering Seminar – the then-current iteration of the annual event co-hosted by the CASISD, the CADSS, and the China Science Center of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences (IEAS) – in Beijing. The book provides a detailed introduction to the discipline of think tank science and engineering and describes how it emerged and the development it has gone through in addition to related concepts, theoretical paradigms, frameworks and methodology.

Pan proposes five major domains for the field in the book, namely a foundational domain concerned with elaborating concepts, theoretical paradigms, and epistemology associated with the discipline; a domain concerned with key issues pertaining to the discipline and its epistemological evolution; a governance domain concerned with major social, economic, and scientific and technological governance issues; a domain concerned with methodology and innovation covering methods, models, and applied technical systems; and a knowledge dissemination domain concerned with the formation of academic communities, communication and exchange in think tank research, and cultivation of think tank talent.

Featuring a systematic, analytic approach, the books were written with the goal of improving the scientificity, efficacy, and reliability of think tank research, promoting the professional development of think tanks and their staff, and contributing to the modernization of national governance systems and enhancement of governance capabilities.

Book trilogy promotes construction of new think tanks with Chinese characteristics
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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage Earn 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK + Honors

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  • 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage (built after May 2025) earn 2025 TSP+ rating, 2026 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ achieves 2025 TSP, demonstrating exceptional safety standards
  • Hyundai Motor Group solidifies its reputation as a global top safety brand with a total of 18 models achieving 2025 TSP+ (16) and 2025 TSP (2) ratings this year
  • Excels in newly strengthened 2025 IIHS safety standards, affirming excellence in crash safety and prevention performance

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group has further solidified its position as a global leader in automotive safety. In the latest crash safety evaluations conducted by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage (built after May 2025) earned the prestigious 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating, while 2026 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ received a 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage Earn 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Plus Honors
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2026 Kia Sportage Earn 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Plus Honors

The IONIQ 9 earned the highest possible “Good” ratings across all IIHS evaluation categories, including front and side crash protection and forward collision prevention. Sportage improved upon its previous 2024 TSP rating, attaining 2025 TSP+ following enhancements to its forward collision prevention system and headlight performance.

Both IONIQ 9 and Sportage also secured the top safety rating from the Korea New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP), conducted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, reinforcing their safety leadership in both domestic and international markets.

Meanwhile, 2026 SANTA CRUZ stands out as the only small pickup in its segment to earn a TSP or higher rating — highlighting class-leading crash protection and collision avoidance capabilities.

With these latest recognitions, Hyundai Motor Group now leads the global industry with a total of 18 models awarded TSP+ or TSP ratings in 2025[i] — nine Hyundai, five Genesis and four Kia models — marking the Group’s second consecutive year as the automaker with the most IIHS safety awards (as of October 2025).

By brand, Hyundai Motor ranks first among mainstream brands, followed by Kia in sixth place; Genesis leads the premium brand category and additionally ranked third overall across all brands evaluated (as of October 2025).

Earlier this year, multiple Hyundai Motor Group models were also awarded 2025 TSP+ ratings, including 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, KONA, TUCSON, SANTA FE (built after November 2024), ELANTRA (built after October 2024) and SONATA (built after November 2024); Genesis 2025 GV60, 2025-26 GV70 (built after April 2024), 2025-26 GV70 ELECTRIC and 2025 GV80; and 2025 Kia K4 (built after January 2025), EV9 and Telluride. 2025 Genesis G90 earned a 2025 TSP rating.

IIHS Raises the Bar with Stricter Safety Standards for 2025 Evaluations

IIHS awards TSP+ to vehicles that meet the highest standards in crash protection and crash avoidance technology, while TSP is awarded to vehicles achieving “Good” or “Acceptable” ratings across key criteria.

The 2025 testing protocol introduces significantly more rigorous rear-passenger safety evaluations. The updated front crash test now includes a rear-seat dummy representing a small female or 12-year-old child — addressing real-world injury risks more accurately than ever before. For the first time, vehicles must achieve a “Good” rating in this test to qualify for TSP+; while an “Acceptable” rating is required for TSP.

To earn TSP+ or TSP, vehicles must also achieve “Good” ratings in small overlap front and updated side crash tests, and at least “Acceptable” ratings in both daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian forward collision prevention evaluations. Headlight performance of at least “Acceptable” across all trim levels remains a mandatory requirement.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

[i] IIHS Awards only apply to U.S. models.

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