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Another Star-Studded Event in Hengqin Draws Global Attention

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2025 Hengqin International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians Concluded Successfully

MACAU and ZHUHAI, China, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Hengqin International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians concluded with resounding success on September 21, 2025, at the Hengqin Culture & Art Complex, marking the end of a 13 day’s journey with music. This year’s competition attracted hundreds of young musicians from 23 countries and regions to register, with 75 candidates – the largest number in the history of the competition – competing on stage. Over the past decade, the International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians has grown into an eminent cultural emblem of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, stands as an internationally recognized youth music competition of the highest caliber, fostering communication between China and the world while opening new possibilities for the development of the music business.

 

Global young talents unite in Hengqin, sharing passion, music, and unforgettable moments.

The competition, judged by a distinguished panel of world-class artists and educators, focused on the violin this year, across three categories by age. While centered on the music by Mozart, the repertoire also included works by Bach, Paganini, among others, alongside a dedicated program of Chinese works. This balance of tradition and innovation not only tested technical skills but also challenged the candidates’ artistic expression. In the end, 11 winners were selected across the three categories.

The Closing Concert brought together the Salzburg Chamber Soloists and four prize-winners, who delivered a vivid night combining Mozart classics with Chinese masterpieces, to great acclaim from the audience. Beyond the competition, a dozen cross-over events were held in Hengqin and Macao, attracting thousands of participants, strengthening both aesthetic education for the young people and regional cultural integration. As the curtain falls, anticipation already builds for the next Hengqin International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians, which will return every year to continue its mission.

CONTACT: Jeremy Wu, jeremy.wu@huafagroup.com 

Together in harmony — celebrating talent, friendship, and music at the closing concert
Together in harmony — celebrating talent, friendship, and music at the closing concert

Experts and artists share insights on cross-border cultural development in Hengqin
Experts and artists share insights on cross-border cultural development in Hengqin

GC Biopharma Secures CMO Rights for Shingles Vaccine from Curevo Vaccine

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YONGIN, South Korea, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GC Biopharma (006280.KS), a South Korean biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Curevo Vaccine to secure contract manufacturing (CMO) rights for amezosvatein (development name: CRV-101), a recombinant shingles vaccine currently under clinical development.

Under the terms of the agreement, GC Biopharma will be responsible for producing a portion of the commercial supply of amezosvatein for global markets.

The global shingles vaccine market is currently dominated by GSK’s Shingrix. Since its launch in 2018, the market has grown at an average annual rate of approximately 20%, expanding from KRW 1 trillion in 2017 to around KRW 6 trillion (USD ~4.4 billion) in 2024. Shingrix recorded over KRW 5 trillion (GBP 3.4 billion[1]) in global sales last year, capturing more than 90% of the market.

Amezosvatein is an adjuvanted recombinant protein vaccine, similar in format to Shingrix, but uses a synthetic adjuvant designed to reduce local (injection-site pain) and systemic (influenza-like) reactions after vaccination to levels typical of conventional vaccines. The company believes this feature could position the product as a differentiated alternative with a superior tolerability profile.

In fact, amezosvatein demonstrated non- inferior immune system activity in early Phase 2 trials compared to the leading competitor and showed favorable tolerability results. Currently, Curevo Vaccine is conducting an expanded Phase 2 study in 640 adults aged 50 and older. The company aims to complete this trial by 2026 and move directly into Phase 3, paving the way for global commercialization.

The company expects that the addition of amezosvatein to the shingles vaccine landscape will offer patients and healthcare providers a valuable alternative, expanding choice in a market currently dominated by a single product.

“This agreement marks a critical milestone in securing long-term growth drivers for GC Biopharma,” said Huh Eun-Chul, CEO of GC Biopharma. “We will continue to expand our global vaccine business through strategic collaborations and differentiated technologies.”

[1] Source: GSK Q4 2024 Earnings Announcement

About GC Biopharma

GC Biopharma (formerly known as Green Cross Corporation) is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Yong-in, South Korea. The company has over half a century of experience in the development and manufacturing of plasma derivatives and vaccines, and is expanding its global presence with successful US market entry of Alyglo® (intravenous immunoglobulin G) in 2024. In line with its mission to meet the demands of future healthcare, GC Biopharma continues to drive innovation by leveraging its core R&D capabilities in engineering of proteins, mRNAs, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug delivery platform to develop therapeutics for the field of rare disease as well as I&I (Immunology & Inflammation). To learn more about the company, visit https://www.gcbiopharma.com/eng/

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Touareg Group Expands Global Presence with Establishment of U.S. Technology Subsidiary

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Touareg Group, an international leader in finance, digital assets, and technology innovation, has announced the establishment of its U.S.-based subsidiary, Touareg Group Technologies Co. This strategic expansion represents a major step in the Group’s long-term growth strategy and demonstrates its commitment to building world-class infrastructure at the convergence of finance and emerging technologies.

Touareg Group Technologies Co. — the newly registered U.S. subsidiary of Touareg Group — is leading the innovation frontier, with TrustglobeX positioned as the group’s next major digital exchange launch.
Touareg Group Technologies Co. — the newly registered U.S. subsidiary of Touareg Group — is leading the innovation frontier, with TrustglobeX positioned as the group’s next major digital exchange launch.

The new subsidiary will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain infrastructure, and digital asset exchange platforms, with a strong emphasis on the development of a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange. This exchange is designed to provide institutional-grade security, regulatory alignment, and advanced trading capabilities that will serve both retail and institutional participants. By placing compliance, transparency, and technological scalability at its core, the exchange aims to establish itself as a trusted platform in the global digital economy.

Operating from the United States, Touareg Group Technologies Co. benefits from proximity to one of the most advanced ecosystems for financial innovation and regulatory oversight. This strategic positioning allows the company to balance cutting-edge development with rigorous governance, ensuring long-term sustainability and market trust.

“The creation of Touareg Group Technologies Co. is a pivotal milestone in our global expansion,” said a spokesperson for Touareg Group. “Our focus is on creating sustainable shareholder value by combining technology, governance, and innovation. The upcoming cryptocurrency exchange will stand as a cornerstone of this strategy, offering a secure, compliant, and efficient marketplace that supports the growth of the digital asset industry.”

In addition to the exchange initiative, the subsidiary will pursue the development of advanced AI applications and institutional-grade blockchain systems. These efforts will be supported by strategic collaborations with leading technology companies, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities, ensuring alignment with global best practices and enhancing adoption across markets.

The launch of Touareg Group Technologies Co. highlights the Group’s broader mission to expand its international footprint, diversify its portfolio, and strengthen its position as a trusted partner at the intersection of finance and technology. By prioritizing resilience, compliance, and corporate responsibility, Touareg Group continues to build a forward-looking ecosystem that empowers businesses, communities, and shareholders worldwide.

This expansion further establishes Touareg Group as a catalyst for innovation, shaping the future of finance and technology through advanced infrastructure, shareholder value creation, and sustainable growth.

Exploring Hunan First Normal University: The Spirit of Youth

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CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Hunan Today:

 

Surrounded by greenery, Hunan First Normal University—with red walls and gray tiles—boasts a long history. French visitor Wang Lilian, curious about her Chinese friends’ mentions of “fellow students” and “youth” here, stepped onto campus to uncover its stories.

Guided through the hall, she learned the university nurtured talents like Mao Zedong and Cai Hesen, who studied under teachers such as Yang Huaizhong. They gained knowledge, felt national responsibility, and began their revolutionary journey here.

At the Eighth Classroom, she discovered young Mao attended classes there after 1913 (when his former school merged into First Normal). This room was where he explored national salvation, engaging in passionate discussions with peers.

In 1919, the May 4th Movement spurred many students to study in France—including Cai Hesen, who mastered French quickly and translated Marxist classics. Wang wondered why Mao didn’t go: he believed understanding China’s reality was key for reform, so he stayed to study domestic issues.

They also visited an ancient well. Young Mao took cold baths here daily, even in winter, to “strengthen his physique”—aligning with “a strong youth makes a strong nation.”

By tour’s end, Wang saw “fellow students” and “youth” as symbols of shared dreams. The journey ended at “Just Fellow Students in Youth” Square, echoing the university’s enduring spirit.

Malaysia to Host Southeast Asia’s Premier Sustainability Summit in 2025

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 –Malaysia will host the Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2025 from 14 to 16 October at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The landmark regional event will bring together leaders from across Southeast Asia and beyond to advance bold action on climate change and sustainable development.

Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and the Ministry of Economy (KE), led by Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) and Pusat SDG Negara, the summit will convene more than 400 participants from government, business, academia, and civil society.

With the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” KLSS 2025 positions Malaysia as a leading voice in promoting climate resilience and sustainable economic transformation, while serving as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and concrete action in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Southeast Asia stands at a critical turning point. The window for action is narrowing, and the choices we make this decade will define our shared future. KLSS 2025 is not just a platform for discussion; it is a movement to translate ambition into action. We aim to transition from conceptual ideas to tangible implementation, from commitment to measurable outcomes. Through this summit, we aim to spark collaborations that deliver real solutions on the ground, empowering communities, businesses, and governments to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable region,” said Saiful Adib Abdul Munaff, Acting Group CEO of MGTC.

The KLSS 2025 will bring together a distinguished lineup of participants, including ASEAN leaders, senior government officials, global thought leaders, and international experts. Joining them will be C-suite leaders, financiers, academics, youth advocates, and representatives from civil society.

The summit will feature keynote addresses and dialogues with prominent international figures such as H.E. Selwin Charles Hart, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition; Robert Gass, UN Resident Coordinator ad interim for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei; and Sadewo Trilastiono Bn Soedarso, Regent of Banyumas, Indonesia.

KLSS will also showcase leading Malaysian voices, including YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities and Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability; Dato’ Seri TPr. (Dr.) Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur; Izlyn Ramli, CEO of Maybank Foundation; Gurdip Singh, CEO of CIMB Bank Malaysia; and Anita Ahmad, CEO of Yayasan MySDG.

A highlight of the programme will be the MGTC x Bloomberg Series, featuring exclusive research insights and panel discussions on sustainable finance and energy transition by Eric Kane, Nadia Humphreys, Felix Kokasih, and other Bloomberg experts. Discussions will cover resilient markets, sectoral transformation, community empowerment, climate diplomacy, youth-led innovation, and the circular economy. Corporate leaders, grassroots changemakers, and youth advocates will share practical solutions and experiences in building climate-resilient communities.

The summit will conclude with insights, “This Decade Decides”, delivered by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), underscoring the urgent call for decisive global action in this critical decade for sustainability.

KLSS 2025 will not only convene conversations but also deliver tangible outcomes. The summit will culminate in the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Resilience, a unified commitment to accelerate climate adaptation and mitigation. In addition, the KLSS Thought Leadership Impact Report will capture insights and best practices from across government, business, and civil society, serving as a reference to advance their sustainability agendas.

As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is committed to amplifying the voices of Southeast Asian nations, ensuring equity in global climate action, and strengthening regional leadership. KLSS 2025 is a call to action, uniting policymakers, businesses, academics, civil society, and youth to shape solutions for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

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Faraj Defence Lawyers Highlights Connection Between Sydney’s Rising Retail Theft and Cost-of-Living Pressures

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – Faraj Defence Lawyers has released new research highlighting the sharp rise in retail theft across Sydney and its connection to the city’s worsening cost-of-living crisis. The report finds that while financial strain is driving theft in some suburbs, in others the surge is driven more by opportunity within busy retail zones.

Rising Cost-of-Living Pressures
Sydney households are facing record-high expenses across nearly all categories. Average rent has increased from $550 per week in 2019 to $770 in early 2024, while the median house value has risen by almost 50 per cent in five years. Electricity bills jumped by up to $600 between 2022 and 2023, followed by another 29 per cent rise in 2024–25. Combined with soaring grocery and fuel prices, many households are struggling to keep up despite modest wage growth.

Retail Theft on the Rise
Data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows retail theft has risen steadily over the past decade, with some Sydney suburbs recording increases of more than 70 per cent in two years. The research identifies two main patterns:

  • Need-based theft occurs in areas with high unemployment and financial stress.
  • Opportunity-based theft appears in affluent areas with large retail centres and heavy foot traffic.


Sydney’s Theft Hotspots
Per capita figures place the City of Sydney at the top, with over 1,200 incidents per 100,000 residents due to its dense commercial landscape. Other high-ranking LGAs include Waverley, Burwood, Willoughby, and Strathfield. Conversely, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, and Hunters Hill record some of the lowest theft rates, supported by higher household incomes and smaller retail areas.

Legal Consequences
Retail theft in NSW is charged under Section 117 of the Crimes Act 1900. Offences include concealing items, failing to scan goods, or switching price tags. Penalties range from fines and community correction orders to imprisonment, and even minor offences can lead to criminal records affecting employment and travel.

Hashtag: #farajdefencelawyers #sydneylawyers #legalguidance

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Faraj Defence Lawyers

Faraj Defence Lawyers is a Sydney-based criminal defence firm specialising in theft-related matters. The firm is committed to providing expert legal guidance while recognising the complex social and economic circumstances that can contribute to criminal behaviour.

For more information, visit today for expert legal support.

Laos-China Railway Transported Over 15 Million Passengers Since Early 2025

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The Laos-China Railway has transported over 15 million passengers so far in 2025 and nearly 60 million passengers since its opening in December 2021.

The Laos-China Railway (LCR) transported 15.48 million passengers from January through 8 October this year, a 2.38 percent increase over the same period in 2024.

Cross-border travel totaled nearly 200,000 passengers, up 3.17 percent year-on-year, state media reported. The Lao section has served over 2.6 million passengers so far this year. 

The railway has carried nearly 60 million total passengers across 84,000 train operations, attracting visitors from 115 countries and regions. International ridership on cross-border services has exceeded 595,000.

Daily operations in Laos have expanded from four trains at launch to 18 trains per day, substantially improving travel efficiency. 

The Vientiane-Kunming service, launched in April 2023, has grown rapidly in popularity, with monthly passenger volumes along the full route surging from 600,000 to over 1.6 million.

Freight Growth and Regional Trade Expansion

Freight transport has also seen strong growth. As of September 2025, the railway handled over 67.6 million tons of cargo, including 15 million tons of cross-border shipments, according to China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. The corridor now connects Laos to 19 countries and regions, facilitating bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Major Lao exports include tropical fruits, cassava, rubber, and minerals, while imports from China encompass electronics, vehicles, solar panels, and consumer goods.

The 422-kilometer Boten-Vientiane Railway, a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project valued at USD 6 billion, has transformed Laos’s regional connectivity and established the landlocked nation as a strategic logistics hub within ASEAN.

MVGX Partners with World Free Zones Organisation to Launch ICER Book & Claim System

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Connecting APAC, MEA and LatAm through Decarbonization and Digital Innovation

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MVGX Tech Pte Ltd (“MVGX”), a leading AI ESG company focused on carbon digitalization and decarbonization infrastructure, today announced the launch of the International Certified Emission Reduction (ICER) Book & Claim System jointly with the World Free Zones Organization (World FZO).

The partnership establishes a unified, blockchain-powered framework to bridge carbon markets across Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Latin America (LatAm). This initiative will streamline processes including carbon credit registration, verification, trading and tracing across over 3,000 free zones and industrial parks worldwide, accelerating cross-border decarbonisation collaboration while creating a robust global marketplace for ICER Credits.

The system’s core significance lies in three key innovations:

  1. Building a Unified Marketplace, Activating Collaboration at Scale: By connecting economic hubs across APAC, MEA and LatAm through a single blockchain-anchored system, it creates the world’s largest integrated carbon market for emerging economies. This provides the scale needed to attract global capital while transforming free zones into active carbon market nodes, ensuring economic growth and emission reduction are mutually reinforcing.
  2. Embedding Technology-Driven Trust, Establishing a Global Benchmark: The ICER Credit represents a new global quality benchmark. By embedding technology-guaranteed integrity into its core, it transcends individual national standards, delivering unambiguous and verifiable carbon credits to businesses and governments.
  3. Innovating with Title Separation, Safeguarding Stakeholder Interests: The system innovatively registers both National Title (for future Nationally Determined Contribution applications) and Commercial Title. This dual-title structure enables secure, transparent transfers through blockchain-based traceability, safeguarding host nations’ climate sovereignty while providing commercial entities with clear carbon credit usage rights.

“Through this partnership with World FZO, we are constructing a trusted digital bridge between emerging and developed markets,” stated Dr. Bo Bai, Chairman of MVGX. “The ICER Book & Claim System will enable industrial ecosystems to participate in global decarbonisation whilst aligning with national and international climate goals.”

“Our collaboration with MVGX underscores the World FZO’s commitment to advancing sustainability within free zones worldwide,” commented Samir Hamrouni, CEO of World FZO. “This initiative empowers our members to drive carbon reduction and green transformation at scale.”

The ICER Book & Claim System marks a significant milestone for global voluntary carbon markets, establishing a unified, transparent and verifiable framework to connect industries and governments across continents on their journey towards net zero.

About MVGX Tech Pte. Ltd (MVGX)
MVGX, headquartered in Singapore, is a pioneer in sustainability compliance solutions across seven key markets in Asia-Pacific, with a growing presence. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), regulatory compliance reporting, carbon credit advisory and trading, capacity building, and access to green finance. 

Leveraging proprietary AI inference models and the region’s most extensive emissions factor database, MVGX streamlines sustainability compliance, making it simpler, scalable, and seamless. Our plug and play solutions enable businesses to lower the cost of regulatory compliance while unlocking capital —whether by securing green finance or monetising carbon credits.

Discover how MVGX is shaping the future of sustainability compliance at www.mvgx.com.

About World Free Zones Organization
The World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) is a global, non-profit entity representing over 3,000 free zones worldwide. It promotes best practices, innovation, and sustainability to enhance the contribution of free zones to global economic development.

 

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