MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, today announced its partnership with Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and Africa, to embark on a groundbreaking sustainability initiative to develop a massive 123-Megawatt-Peak (MWp) solar project. Developed under a power purchase agreement (“PPA”), this milestone project includes the construction of the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MWp. It will comprise 77,000 solar panels installed across a new 262,000-square-meter stockyard shed.

Bahrain Sets New Global Benchmark with the World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant

The announcement was made at the third edition of the premier investment forum Gateway Gulf, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. Hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board, the forum gathered global investors, business leaders, policymakers, and  government officials from across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Gulf region.

H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, said, “Today, the island nation of Bahrain stands at the forefront of sustainable global innovation. We are incredibly proud of this transformative project – marking the largest rooftop solar plant in the world.  This milestone not only strengthens our position as a regional leader in clean energy, but embodies our dedication to build a resilience, sustainable future in line with our national vision of elevating Bahrain’s international competitiveness.”

Mr. Meshary Al-Judaimi, Chairman of Foulath Holding, remarked: “Over the past several years, Foulath has invested approximately USD 250 million in various sustainability projects. These investments are a testament to our commitment to responsible operations, environmental stewardship and protecting the health and well-being of our community, thereby ensuring industrial development goes hand-in-hand with environmental care. The solar project serves as a continuation of that commitment.”

Sherif ElKholy, Managing Director, Head of Middle East and Africa at Actis, and Chairman of Yellow Door Energy, remarked: “Congratulations to Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy on this landmark PPA to develop the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar plant. I think this project proves how cost-competitive, clean energy can drive forward industry and set a new global benchmark for decarbonising steel production. As a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure and majority shareholder of Yellow Door Energy, we are proud to witness this signing and look forward to seeing this transformative project come to life.”

Marking the largest industrial-scale on-site solar projects in the world, the 123-MWp site will encompass ten rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plants and four ground-mounted solar PV installations and is expected to significantly decarbonise the Kingdom’s steel production. With a total of over 189,900 high-efficiency solar panels spread across 707,000 square meters, the project aims to generate 200 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy in its first year of operation, effectively reducing carbon emissions by 90,000 metric tons. This initiative will contribute to Foulath Holding’s sustainability objectives and Bahrain’s Net Zero 2060 target.

The Awarding of Deqing Freshwater Pear Mussels Composite Fishery System

BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 31 in Rome, Italy, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) handed a blue certificate to representatives from Deqing, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, officially including the county’s ” Deqing Freshwater Pear Mussels Composite Fishery System” in the United Nations’ “Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” (GIAHS) list. This moment marks Huzhou’s second GIAHS honor (the first being the “Mulberry-Dyke and Fish-Pond System” in 2017) and increases the number of GIAHS in China to 25, ranking China first in the world.

FAO in Rome designated Deqing’s pearl-mussel system as GIAHS on Oct 31

Deqing’s long-standing history as the origin of artificial freshwater pearl cultivation, dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty, around 800 years ago, has led to the development of a unique composite aquaculture system. This system, which integrates various aquatic species, not only ensures a natural ecological cycle but also provides a sustainable model for balancing economic interests and environmental protection.

Notably, on October 22, during the UN GeoNow in Deqing, Dejan Jakovljevic, Director of Digitalization and Informatics of FAO said that digital technology and heritage protection are seamlessly connecting. We can use digital tools and modern technology to provide scientific support for heritage protection, sustainably safeguard the millennium-old pearl-harvesting ecosystem, and use digital means to promote “Deqing Freshwater Pear Mussels Composite Fishery System”, not only protecting it but also giving it new life.

This awarding is not only an affirmation of the over-800-year pearl-cultivating wisdom of the Chinese people but also opens a new window for international cooperation and the integrated development of the “pearl +” entire industrial chain in Deqing’s pearl industry, promoting Jiangnan pearls to the world. For Deqing, the GIAHS title and digital innovation are intertwined paths to the future, combining tradition and technology and providing a new way for agricultural heritage to rejuvenate.

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 31, 2025, leveraging the platform of the 22nd World Congress of Chinese Medicine in Sydney, Australia, Wanglaoji hosted the launch ceremony of WALOVI international cans. And Guangzhou Wang Lao Ji Great Health Industry Co., LTD  officially signed an agreement with local enterprise Valucky Australia Pty Ltd. This event not only marks WALOVI international cans official entry into the Australian market, but also represents a significant milestone in Wanglaoji’s globalization journey, endorsed by both industry recognition and market value.

At the event, Li Xiaojun, Chairman of Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited, spoke about Wanglaoji’s international strategy, saying, “Chinese brands going global should not be limited to exporting products. We should also tell Chinese stories in a way that appeals to young people around the world, just like ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, so that Eastern culture can move from being known to being loved. Wanglaoji will continue to explore such new paradigms of cultural communication.”

Fang Dafeng, General Manager of Guangzhou Wang Lao Ji Great Health Industry Co., LTD, stated, “Over its 197-year history, Wanglaoji has undergone three key transformations—from traditional Chinese medicine, to herbal tea, to natural plant  beverages—consistently evolving to meet the demands of the times. “

Wanglaoji, in partnership with Valucky Australia Pty Ltd, will further expand its reach across Australia, including convenience stores, Chinese restaurants, and Asian restaurants. It will also enter major online platforms to establish a comprehensive distribution network. WALOVI international cans will subsequently be available on platforms such as Woolworths, Woozoo, and Costco, meeting local consumers’ demand for healthy beverages.

According to Frost & Sullivan, WALOVI has ranked first in global plant beverage sales for five consecutive years. Domestically, it holds nearly 50% of the plant drink market share. Over the past decade, the brand’s overseas market presence has expanded 6.5-fold, with an annual compound growth rate exceeding 25%.

From its early appearances on American streets in the beginning of the 20th century, to the launch of its English brand WALOVI in 2023, the global debut of its international cans in Shanghai this August, and recent expansions into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and America, and Australia, Wanglaoji is actively competing in the global market by using WALOVI as its brand symbol and WALOVI international cans as a new product echelon for going global.

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).

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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.