Global shipping leader partners with Ivalua and Deloitte to drive automation, compliance, and efficiency across Source-to-Contract processes.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that Pacific International Lines (PIL), one of the top container shipping lines in the world, has selected Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution to future-proof and enhance the digitalisation of its procurement operations, with Deloitte as the strategic implementation partner.

Founded in Singapore in 1967, PIL is the largest home‑grown carrier in Southeast Asia, operating a fleet of approximately 100 container vessels with a capacity exceeding 400,000 TEUs. The company serves customers in over 90 countries and 500 locations, with a strong presence in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Oceania.

Ivalua supports PIL with three strategic objectives:

• Driving Automation: Ivalua enables PIL to integrate S2C processes with three internal systems and enhance automation.
• Strengthening Compliance: ensuring contract adherence through standardised checklists and enabling robust supplier risk and performance measurement.
• Enhancing Operational Efficiency: adopting a harmonised approach across multiple geographies, and establishing a single source of truth for supplier and contract data to optimise sourcing decisions.

PIL selected Ivalua due to its robust Source-to-Contract capabilities across Supplier Relationship and Performance Management (SRPM), Sourcing, and Contract Management. Ivalua’s strong focus on innovation and investments in R&D, as well as its ability to configure the platform to meet PIL’s unique business requirements, were decisive factors during the selection process.

As the strategic implementation partner, Deloitte will harness its global expertise in procurement transformation and deep understanding of Ivalua to drive successful deployment, implement industry best practices, and accelerate value realisation for PIL.

Furthermore, Ivalua will seamlessly integrate with PIL’s existing enterprise platforms, connect with third-party risk intelligence providers, and support electronic signature workflows via a digital signature partner, ensuring a unified, compliant, and scalable procurement ecosystem.

“We are proud to partner with PIL on their digital transformation. We look forward to delivering a future-ready procurement function that drives value, resilience, and agility across the organisation,” said Andrew Stafford, VP APAC at Ivalua.

“We are excited to support PIL in this critical transformation journey. By combining Ivalua’s market-leading Source-to-Contract capabilities with Deloitte’s proven expertise in procurement and supply chain transformation, we aim to accelerate value delivery, strengthen compliance, and build a scalable digital, future-ready procurement function for PIL,” said Joseph Choo, Technology & Transformation Partner, Deloitte Singapore.

About Ivalua 

Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based, Spend Management software powered by AI agents. Our unified Source-to-Pay platform enables businesses to better manage all categories of spend and all suppliers, increasing profitability, improving sustainability, lowering risk and boosting employee productivity. We are trusted by hundreds of the world’s most admired brands and recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

About Deloitte

As an undisputed leader with a global network, Deloitte is uniquely able to offer clients a whole new world of opportunities to solve big problems, lead the way on emerging trends, and help drive real change for our clients and communities. Building on our 180-plus year history, Deloitte spans more than 150 countries and territories. With a workforce of the industry’s greatest minds, we have worked with leaders worldwide—from Fortune Global 500® companies to private businesses—to help them succeed and support their people. 

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATOTO today introduced the V10 Series Android Car Stereo, a near-flagship Android 14 head unit that turns dashboards into voice-aware, camera-smart, IoT-connected entertainment hubs. The V10 debuts DriveKaraoke™—native, offline in-car karaoke—and QuadCam/Q-CAM, a four-camera recording system tuned for everyday assurance and shareable moments.

“Drivers want the ease of wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the creative headroom of Android,” said Peter Zhou, CEO of ATOTO. “V10 delivers both—and adds something joyful and truly car-native with DriveKaraoke, while its QuadCam DVR gives you multi-angle coverage without complexity.”

Looking for an All-in-One Android Head Unit?

The V10 Series Android head unit functions as a stereo, in-car KTV, dash-cam, safety monitor, Wi-Fi hotspot, HDMI output device, IoT hub, GPS navigation, and more, integrating nearly all the car tech you need for driving into a single, streamlined system.

V10 Series: Near Flagship Performance, Beyond a Traditional Car Stereo

• DriveKaraoke™ Built In: On-device vocal removal, key shift/auto-tune (±12 semitones), voice FX, and plug-and-play dual wireless mics—offline and low-latency.
• QuadCam / Q-CAM DVR, Clarified: Each camera records up to 1080p@30fps with WDR/night-vision options. (Note: The related camera accessories are launching in a few weeks.)
• Integration That Just Works: Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto plus Phone Mirroring; built-in 4G LTE or USB Tethering keeps Android apps online while CP/AA (wireless CarPlay/Android Auto) uses Wi-Fi.
• Enthusiast Audio Path: 24-bit DSP, 32-band EQ, time alignment, 4V pre-outs, coaxial & optical SPDIF, dedicated tweeter/mid channels.
• HDMI Output Ready: 4K@60fps Video Codec Support, allowing connection to rear-seat or passenger displays (Not Included). 
• Car-Centric IoT Hub: Bluetooth Classic + BLE accessories via CIoTHub, BLE proximity screen lock, EPC self-service portal, and steady OTA/app updates.
• Lineup & Fit: Integrated 9″/10.1″ and universal 7″ styles at launch; FlexView Pro floating displays (10.1″, 12.5″ with dual light strips, 12.95″, 14.1″) coming next.

Experience the Difference: Drive with the ATOTO V10 Series Android Car Stereo

DriveKaraoke™: One-Tap Car KTV Experience, No App Needed

What It Is — Built directly into V10’s audio stack, DriveKaraoke removes lead vocals in real time, then layers studio-style effects (key shift & auto-tune ±12, voice-changer + formant, plate-style reverb, multi-fader tuning) and plays through the car speakers—offline, with no perceptible delay.

Wireless Mic Kit (AC-MICW2, Sold Separately) — Two independent wireless microphones (each with onboard DSP and low latency) and a compact receiver that auto-pairs with V10’s dedicated KTV port in 3 seconds — no mixers, no cable clutter.

Why It’s Delightful — One-tap cabin KTV for traffic jams, school runs, road-trip stops, or campsite nights; auto-tune and key shifting build confidence; the 4 × 49 W amp and 32-band EQ let vocals shine; screen recording saves memories as .MP4.^[1][2][5]

Q-DVR: QuadCam / Q-CAM (Multi-Angle, Clear Specs)

V10’s imaging pipeline supports up to four camera inputs, each capable of recording up to 1080p@30fps.^[3] A popular layout is front road + cabin + rear road + interior (rear-seat view), but installers can position lenses at A-/C-pillars or near the plate/reverse light; the fourth channel can serve as a backup camera for reversing view and recording in one.(Note: The related camera accessories are launching in a few weeks.)

Reverse Assist: Supports both wired and wireless rear camera/backup camera inputs. Connect the V10 to an ATOTO WR2 wireless backup camera (via the WRC app) or a traditional AHD 1080p camera. (Note: The related camera accessories are launching in a few weeks.)

Phone Integration—Solved

• Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto built in.
• Phone Mirroring covers apps CP/AA don’t support.
• Wi-Fi Tug-of-War Resolved: CP/AA uses Wi-Fi for the phone link, while V10 keeps Android apps online via built-in 4G LTE or USB Tethering—so navigation, streaming, DriveChat, TrackHU, and cloud features stay connected.^[4]

Platform, Apps & Ecosystem

• Android 14 with an 8 nm Octa-Core 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 + dual-core NPU, 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage for smooth maps, media, and app switching.
• Install a wide range of apps from Google Play; for titles not on Play, ATOTO FindApps helps you install them directly.
• Ecosystem matrix (examples):
  Navigation (Google Maps, Waze) • Streaming (Spotify, YouTube; parked use for video) • Launchers (AGAMA) • IoT (BLE OBD, USB TPMS, AI Interactive LED Sign) • Backup (WR2 wireless, AHD 1080p) • Voice (DriveChat for head-unit control).
  (Note: BLE OBD, USB TPMS, and AI Interactive LED Sign are sold separately)

Audio That Scales from Simple to Serious

• 24-bit DSP with 8 presets, 32-band EQ, time correction, active 3-way crossover, HPF/LPF.
• Amp path: peak 4 × 49 W, continuous 4 × 25 W RMS.
• 4 V RCA pre-outs with Sub-L/Sub-R, coaxial & optical S/PDIF, dedicated tweeter & mid channels—ready for multi-amp builds.

Responsible by Design (Privacy, Safety, Ops)

• Privacy Controls that match real Android: clear mic/camera permissions, one-tap mutes, and BLE proximity screen lock so your accounts stay protected.
• On-Device Processing for DriveKaraoke; QuadCam footage stores locally unless you choose to sync/transfer.
• Driver Responsibility: karaoke for parked use or passenger use where legal; no video viewing while driving.^[1][8]
• Operations: self-help via Eproductcare online portal; steady OTA/app updates for DriveChat, CIoTHub, TrackHU, and more.

Steering-Wheel Controls & Accessories

Works with OEM analog/resistive SWC, supports key learning, and includes a 3.5 mm jack for PAC SWI-RC and Metra ASWC-1. No factory SWC? Add ATOTO AC-44F8 watch-band remote (sold separately).

Note: V10 does not support iDatalink Maestro ADS (X10 feature).^[7]

Fit Styles & Model Options

Launch Lineup

• V10G209OC — IAH09D: Integrated & Adaptive double-DIN with 9″ QLED 1280 × 800 display + touch keys.
• V10G211OC — IAH10D: Integrated & Adaptive double-DIN with 10.1″ QLED 1280 × 800 display + touch keys.
• V10G2D7OC — UDH07D (Style 2): Universal double-DIN with 7″ display, physical keys, medium “M” chassis, dual built-in microphones.

Coming Soon (FlexView Pro adjustable floating displays)

• V10G110OC (10.1″), V10G125OC (12.5″, dual side light strips), V10G129POC (12.95″), V10G141OC (14.1″). Designs, specs, and availability may vary by region and vehicle compatibility.

Availability & Pricing

The ATOTO V10 Series will roll out in select markets with regional bundles for cameras and the DriveKaraoke mic kit. Pricing, LTE bands, and package contents vary by country and retailer. For local details and vehicle compatibility, please visit the ATOTO website (https://www.atotodirect.com/collections/v10) or your regional sales channel.^[4][9]

Alternatively, the V10 series will also be available on Amazon, where product details can be viewed, and purchases can be made directly from the Amazon product page(https://amzn.to/4nPI8GR). As a special launch promotion, customers can enjoy an 8% discount on Amazon by using the code ZMKDV5NE at checkout. This offer is valid for a limited time only, so don’t miss out!

About ATOTO

ATOTO designs and builds smart in-car electronics—Android head units, portable screens, AI boxes, cameras, and accessories—that combine driver-first UX, solid audio, and helpful AI. The company supports customers with continuous software updates and a self-service Eproductcare portal, aiming to deliver long-term value well beyond checkout.

Footnotes & Disclaimers

[1] Safety first: Karaoke is intended for parked use or passenger use where legal. Drivers must remain fully focused on the road and comply with local laws.
[2] Vocal-removal effectiveness varies by song mix; some backing vocals may remain.
[3] QuadCam Spec Clarified: Each channel records up to 1080p@30fps. Camera models, cabling, and storage speed affect results.
[4] Wireless CarPlay (Apple) and Android Auto (Google) require compatible phones; availability varies by region/app versions. 4G LTE requires a compatible SIM and data plan; carrier/band support varies.
[5] Screen recordings capture on-device audio/visuals; obtain consent where required and follow local laws.
[6] Third-party apps/services may require subscriptions and may change; do not view video content while driving.
[7] iDatalink Maestro ADS is not supported on V10 (X10 capability).
[8] Do not interact with features that distract from driving; follow local hands-free and recording regulations.
[9] Specifications and visuals are subject to change without notice; regional bundles may differ.

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With better consistency, faster generation, and more affordable pricing, ShengShu Technology offers a top-tier alternative to leading global platforms.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ShengShu Technology, a global leader in multimodal generative AI, today launched Vidu Q2 “Reference-to-Video”, setting a new standard for AIGC Products. This release shifts AI from simply creating motion to performing it, blending technology with creativity to deliver realistic, emotional, and cinematic videos.

The new “Reference-to-Video” feature allows creators to make consistent, expressive videos using up to seven reference images for faces, gestures, scenes, or props. It can combine multiple unrelated elements, like different characters, items, or backgrounds, into a single, unified video. With a text prompt, it blends these elements using its Multiple-Entity Consistency feature, keeping each part distinct and true to its original appearance, even in complex or changing scenes. With faster generation and more affordable pricing, Vidu Q2 “Reference-to-Video” now competes with the best video platforms, bringing the “AI performance era” closer.

“Vidu Q2 ‘Reference-to-Video’ marks a new chapter in AI video creation,” said Yihang Luo, CEO of ShengShu Technology. “We’re moving into a time where AI can mimic human looks and express emotions with cinematic flair. This launch goes beyond basic video creation; it’s about teaching AI to act and tell stories alongside creators.”

Bringing Realism and Cinematic Quality to AI Video

Vidu Q2 “Reference-to-Video” delivers a significant leap in realism, capturing subtle emotions like a hesitant smile, a curious look, or tense anticipation with natural flow. Movements feel smooth and alive, replacing stiff, robotic motions with vibrant energy.

The platform also handles cinematic techniques like smooth camera shifts, panning, and depth of field, mimicking professional filmmaking. Scenes transition seamlessly between wide shots and close-ups, letting creators craft stories with both grandeur and emotional depth.

Vidu Q2 “Reference-to-Video” also better understands prompts, capturing the intended mood and meaning more accurately. This makes it easier for creators to focus on storytelling rather than fixing errors, turning generative video into a practical, everyday tool.

With faster generation and higher accuracy, creators can produce longer, expressive videos for film, animation, advertising, and commercial content with minimal adjustments.

Swift Market Adoption Proves Real-World Value

With the launch of Vidu Q2 “Reference-to-Video”, the Vidu Q2 MaaS API was also made available globally, enabling businesses to easily add Reference-to-Video features to their work processes. Building on its established expertise in Reference Generation technology, ShengShu quickly formed a number of new partnerships with advertising and e-commerce companies, demonstrating the model’s high-quality output and ease of use. The update helps businesses by providing new ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance creative quality.

The model’s high consistency is especially valuable for commercial video production. Even with complex camera movements or character interactions, the main subject and product details remain clear and stable, creating lifelike 360-degree displays that look just like real footage. In product advertising, models now display natural gestures and micro-expressions, producing highly realistic and engaging footage that redefines what AI-generated content can achieve.

A Continuing Story of Innovation

Since its founding, ShengShu Technology has led the way in creative AI with groundbreaking advances. In 2022, the team introduced the U-ViT architecture, the world’s first Diffusion–Transformer hybrid model, before the DiT architecture used by top competitors. The company also created UniDiffuser, the first model to generate both text and images in one system. Building on these, ShengShu’s Analytic-DPM framework made AI processing up to 20 times faster, earning the ICLR 2022 Outstanding Paper Award. Its DPM-Solver became the world’s fastest diffusion solver, later used in platforms like Stable Diffusion.

Each step in the Vidu series turned these breakthroughs into creative platforms: Vidu 1.5 brought the world’s first consistent multi-character scenes, Vidu 2.0 offered 10-second videos at half the industry cost, and Vidu Q1 added cinematic transitions with realistic sound. Now, Vidu Q2 “Reference-to-Video” combines these advances into one powerful, expressive system, moving the platform from AI creation to true AI performance.

A Rapid Rise to Global Top Player

Since Vidu’s launch in April 2024, ShengShu Technology has seen rapid growth. In just one year, the platform reached over 200 countries, gained 30 million users, and produced over 400 million videos, cementing its place as a top player in creative AI. “With each release, we blend technology and creativity more closely,” said Luo. “Our goal isn’t to replace creativity but to expand it, making imagination visible and emotions limitless.”

To learn more about Vidu, visit www.vidu.com

Vidu API is available at platform.vidu.com.

About ShengShu Technology

Founded in March 2023, ShengShu Technology is a world-leading artificial intelligence company, specializing in the development of Multimodal Large Language Models. Driven by innovation, the company delivers cutting-edge MaaS and SaaS products that revolutionize creative production by enabling smarter, faster, and scalable content creation. With its flagship video generation platform Vidu, ShengShu Technology’s solutions have reached more than 200 countries and regions around the world, spanning fields including interactive entertainment, advertising, film, animation, cultural tourism, and more.

FAIRFIELD, N.J. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keypoint Intelligence, a trusted market research and advisory firm for the print and imaging industry, and 42 Technology (42T), a leading product innovation and engineering consultancy, have announced a strategic partnership designed to help companies bring breakthrough technologies to market faster, especially in digital print, inkjet, and packaging.

This alliance bridges the gap between cutting-edge engineering and real-world market deployment. It offers a consultative, go-to-market approach for OEMs, materials suppliers, and converters developing new print systems, workflows, and applications.

The print industry is urgently looking for more sustainable solutions, faster turnaround times, and digital flexibility. Yet many potentially disruptive innovations stall before getting to market because of scale-up risks, drying limitations, or unclear positioning.

The new partnership between 42T and Keypoint Intelligence has been designed to tackle this by helping companies bring new products to market with greater confidence: from feasibility to pilot through to full rollout. The collaboration combines 42T’s engineering and technology development expertise with Keypoint Intelligence’s market insight and industry reach, while building on 42T’s extensive track record in the print and packaging sectors.

The range of services offered will include rapid technology validation and prototyping; commercial modelling and competitive analysis; GTM strategy and segmentation; and access to real-world customer feedback and market insights.

“This partnership is all about helping clients move faster with less risk,” said Dr. Peter Brown, Chief Commercial Officer at 42 Technology. “By combining deep engineering with go-to-market clarity, we’re making it easier for great ideas to become commercial reality.”

Anthony Sci, President & CEO of Keypoint Intelligence, added: “Together, we’re giving the industry a powerful new way to develop, position, and launch transformative technologies, especially as inkjet expands into new territories.”

One of the most promising developments 42T brings to the table is its revolutionary RF Drying (radio frequency dielectric drying) technology for aqueous inkjet printing.

Unlike traditional hot-air or IR drying, RF Drying delivers more efficient drying (up to 75% energy efficiency); compatibility with thin plastic film substrates potentially opening up new markets for aqueous inks; and color-independent drying so black and yellow inks are dried at the same rate.

This opens new possibilities for water-based inks in flexible packaging, labels, and industrial print, addressing one of the key barriers to broader adoption.

About Keypoint Intelligence
For over 60 years, clients in the digital imaging industry have relied on Keypoint Intelligence for independent hands-on testing, lab data, and extensive market research to drive their product and sales success. Keypoint Intelligence has been recognized as the industry’s most trusted resource for unbiased information, analysis, and awards due to decades of analyst experience.

About 42 Technology
42 Technology is a product design and technology innovation consultancy based near Cambridge, UK. For over 25 years, we have helped our clients to solve complex engineering problems and develop innovative new products across the consumer, industrial (including transport and energy), and healthcare & life sciences sectors. Our client list includes many world-leading consumer and industrial brands such as JDE, Kimberly-Clark, Linde, Mondelēz, WD-40 and Xaar.

 

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GROWNSY, a fast-growing baby care brand trusted by parents across the U.S. and beyond, successfully launched in-store at the Babylist Beverly Hills Showroom this past September.

A Shared Vision for Modern Families

GROWNSY and Babylist share a common goal: to make parenting smarter, simpler, and more joyful. Babylist provides parents with a trusted platform to discover products and build personalized registries, while GROWNSY delivers solutions designed to ease everyday challenges.

“With Babylist reaching millions of expecting parents each year, this partnership enables us to put GROWNSY’s solutions right where they’re needed most,” said the CEO of GROWNSY. “Our mission has always been to help parents navigate the realities of modern parenting with safe, convenient, and thoughtfully designed products.”

Smart Solutions for Everyday Parenting

At the Beverly Hills showroom, parents can explore GROWNSY’s core innovations:

• GROWNSY All-in-One Baby Bottle Washer – A 4-in-1 system that washes, sterilizes, dries, and stores bottles and accessories in one cycle, honored with the Parents Best Baby Award 2025.
• GROWNSY Electric Nasal Aspirator – A gentle yet effective device with three adjustable suction levels, soothing lights, and music to keep babies calm.
• GROWNSY Baby Bottle Warmer with Auto-Lift Feature – Precisely warms milk and automatically lifts bottles to prevent overheating, making night feedings simpler and safer.

Each of these products reflects GROWNSY’s philosophy: combining science and thoughtful design to solve real parenting challenges. Backed by recognition from leading parenting authorities including Good Housekeeping, Parents magazine, and Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), GROWNSY has become a go-to brand for families seeking quality and peace of mind.

Today, GROWNSY is trusted by over 9 million families worldwide and continues to evolve through thoughtful brand enhancements and innovation-driven product development. The company remains committed to delivering comprehensive baby care solutions that free parents’ hands, reduce stress, and create more space for love, connection, and personal time.

Visit the Babylist Beverly Hills Showroom to experience GROWNSY innovations firsthand, or learn more at www.grownsy.com.”

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ROME, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on 2025 World Food Forum Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage held in Rome, Italy:

The 2025 World Food Forum Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage was successfully held in Rome, Italy. The event was co-hosted by the Office of Youth and Women of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), FAO Laos, FAO Mongolia, the World Food Forum (China), and China Internet Information Center (CIIC), with support from Tsinghua University and the UNDP SDG Innovation Lab in Chengdu (SPARK Lab).

Centered on the theme Youth Innovation Safeguards Green Heritage, the dialogue brought together over 50 youth representatives from more than 10 countries, agricultural experts, and officials from international organizations across the globe to explore innovative pathways for integrating agricultural heritage protection with youth-led initiatives.

Agricultural heritage systems promote the dialogue between humanity and nature, embodying ecological wisdom, cultural roots, and the future code of food security. However, one-third of the world’s agricultural heritage systems are at risk of vanishing—mechanization erodes the intricate patterns of terraced fields, urbanization severs the breath of ancient tea gardens, and generational gaps turn traditional techniques into “museum specimens.” In face of extreme climate challenges and an aging agricultural population, young people are revitalizing farming traditions through technological innovation and cultural storytelling, emerging as the driving force for living heritage preservation.

Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and FAO, the 2025 World Food Forum, held at FAO headquarters in Rome, served as one of the year’s most influential global high-level platforms on food and agriculture governance. Anchored in the concept of Agricultural Civilization, this event fostered innovative collaboration among youths from China, across Asia, and around the world, establishing a structured platform for mutual support and knowledge-sharing among heritage sites worldwide.

In his welcome remarks, Kazuki Kitaoka, director, Office of Youth and Women of FAO, stated that today, for the first time, national chapter leaders from China, Laos and Mongolia and many other collaborators organized this youth side event, which provides a great opportunity to establish an effective demonstration mechanism towards a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable youth empowerment in the region and beyond.

“This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization, a moment to reflect on our shared journey and to celebrate how humanity’s agricultural wisdom continues to nourish the world,” stated Dr. Qingyun Diao, FAO representative in Mongolia. “Today’s dialogue brings together young visionaries from China, Laos, Mongolia, and beyond, demonstrating how innovation and tradition can thrive together. Let us continue to empower young people not only as beneficiaries but as co-creators of the transformation towards sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems.”

Gao Anming, editor-in-chief of China International Communications Group, pointed out that “Agricultural heritage systems are more than just relics of the past—they are the crystallization of each nation’s finest agricultural traditions and a testament to humanity’s age-old wisdom in coexisting harmoniously with Mother Nature. He also introduced the fruits of Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage initiative. Young participants from more than 10 countries developed 12 forward-thinking innovative proposals and produced six compelling short documentaries. Their efforts were later shared at events in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, and Vientiane, Laos, with the participation of over 400 on-site participants. Through news coverage and social media, their stories reached a global audience of 200 million.”

Chanthanlath Pongmala, assistant FAO representative in Laos, emphasized that collective response to climate change must be a transition to sustainable practices, bolstered by regional collaboration. Strengthening the protection of agricultural heritage is key to improving livelihoods for farmers, and the economic growth and food security could be promoted by developing agro-tourism, value-added products, and research into resilient crops. In addition, raising public awareness is essential to foster pride and inspire united action towards sustainable development goals.

During the presentation session, young practitioners from Laos, Mongolia, China, and France delivered inspiring presentations. Ekasith Vanmany shared national framework and youth engagement on agricultural heritage in Laos. Namjildorj B., a young Mongolian herder, shared his life on grassland in harmony with nature. Young representatives from China, Gu Shijing, Hou Yuying, and Liu Yuanrui presented innovative practices in ecological farming, rural entrepreneurship, and technology-driven heritage revitalization. The French young entrepreneur Noé Gabriel Alexandre Michon from the Rural Revitalization Center of Tsinghua University shared his entrepreneurial story of transforming plastic waste into recycled materials through technology, and collaborating with museums, enterprises and other institutions to process them into cultural and creative products, echoing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.

The subsequent International Youth Roundtable Dialogue, moderated by Ayesha Sabir, head of WFF Pakistan, brought together: Gong Jun, WFF Chengdu chapter lead; Sabin Lamichhane, head of WFF local action; Flora Igoe, head of WFF Culture, and youth representative from Laos and Mongolia. The dialogue explored youth-led solutions for a sustainable future of agricultural heritage systems, covering policy support, technological innovation, cultural communication, and community engagement, while fostering international collaboration to advance green heritage innovation.

At the event, agricultural specialty products from Yanbian county in Panzhihua city, Sichuan province, as well as the October issue of China Report ASEAN, were on display. From individual innovation to ecological development, governments, universities, enterprises, and social organizations are working together to unfold a historic, systematic practice in the remote mountain county of Yanbian. Young people are integrating their innovations into traditional farming, developing popular mango and mulberry snacks, titanium products imbued with cultural charm, and handicrafts featuring ethnic elements.

China Report ASEAN is a magazine produced by the China International Communications Group (CICG). The 10th issue of “China Report ASEAN” features a cover story titled “Planting Tomorrow: Agricultural heritage from past to future.” This issue is dedicated to outlining China’s efforts and experience in preserving agricultural heritage, sharing five distinctive case studies, including Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, Fuding White Tea Culture System, and the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System in Inner Mongolia, and exploring the potential for young people to contribute to conserving and innovating this heritage with modern technology.

The Rural Revitalization Center of Tsinghua University established a special exhibition area outside the venue, which brought together innovative projects from rural areas in China, ranging from intangible cultural heritage products to the application of technology in environmental protection materials, showcasing the exploratory efforts of the younger generation in the fields of rural vitalization and heritage protection. During the event, representatives from various countries showed great interests in these projects originating from Chinese practice, experiencing firsthand vitality and vigor that innovation has brought to traditional agricultural culture.

Youth Innovation Safeguards Green Heritage: 2025 World Food Forum Youth Action on Green Agri-Heritage Held in Rome

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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 21st

• Stocks are little changed Tuesday morning as investors weigh the latest developments on a variety of fronts including trade and earnings.
• The major averages are coming off a winning session on Monday in which the S&P 500 ended the day more than 1% higher. The rally was sparked partly by rhetoric out of Washington D.C. that the Government shutdown could be nearing an end.
• NYSE-listed firms including GM, Coca-Cola, and 3M all announced their latest quarterly figures ahead of today’s open. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its September CPI Report.

Opening Bell
The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100^th anniversary

Closing Bell
H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) celebrates its 2025 Investor Day, Launching a New Era

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