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Amadeus hosts travel hackathon to boost innovation with agentic AI

BANGKOK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amadeus, the leading provider of travel technology solutions, recently hosted a special hackathon in Bangkok focused on simplifying traveler experiences, enhancing personalized services, and improving travel operations.

Amadeus hosted a groundbreaking travel-tech hackathon in Bangkok to boost innovation with agentic AI
Amadeus hosted a groundbreaking travel-tech hackathon in Bangkok to boost innovation with agentic AI

Leading travel players from the Asia Pacific region leveraged at least one Amadeus Self-Service API alongside Google Cloud’s AI offerings such as Google Gemini Models and Agent Engine on Vertex AI, and Agent Development Kit (ADK), as well as a host of optional tools*. The theme of the event was to reimagine the search, book, and service experience for travelers, focusing on travel shopping and reservations with agentic AI as the primary technology framework.

Teams included AsiaOneClick, PKFARE, CIT, Clear Trip, Richmond Tours, Golden Destinations, House of Travel, MakeMyTrip.com, Shindai/BCDTravel, Trip.com, and Travel Cue.

Ideas ranged from improvements to corporate travel by better predicting travel disruptions, AI powered personalized trip planning for those on tight budgets, and booking flows featuring AI generated imagery depicting the traveler at various stages of their journey.

The top teams, selected based upon a number of criteria including quality of their pitch, were chosen by a panel of judges from Amadeus and Google. The winners included:

  • Winner – Trip.com (Click & Go – Your personalized travel assistant)
  • 1st Runner up – ClearTrip (MyTravel.ai – Personalized Inspiration)
  • 2nd Runner up – Richmond Travels (RABBIT – Easy Business Travel Assistance)
  • Hackers’ Favorite – AsiaOneClick (FareSmart AI – Autonomous Search Agent)

“We are thrilled that our work in agentic AI has been recognized with the Amadeus Trav-Tech Hackathon award. This win is a testament to our team’s commitment to excellence as we continuously enhance the customer journey at Trip.com and look to pioneer the next generation of travel technology through our unique capabilities. We look forward to working with partners across the industry to advance these innovations for travelers worldwide,” says Trip.com Flight Business CTO, Coco Shu.

“At Amadeus, we aim to improve journeys for travelers globally, and hosting hackathons supports this goal. We appreciate the participation of travel agencies from throughout Asia Pacific and look forward to future collaboration. Amadeus congratulates all of the talented people who contributed to the success of this hackathon and looks forward to seeing the solutions that were dreamed up at the event put into real world use to transform the experience of travel for the better,” says Jerome Daniel, SVP R&D – Head of Search, Travel Shopping and Reservation. 

*Optional tools included Langgraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Python agents

UBS House of Craft x Dior Makes Asian Debut in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its acclaimed New York premiere in June 2025, UBS House of Craft x Dior makes its Asian debut in Singapore with an expanded fashion and photography exhibition celebrating eight decades of Dior’s legacy and craftsmanship.

Concept and photography by Brigitte Niedermair
Concept and photography by Brigitte Niedermair

Available to public from November 21-23 at the New Art Museum Singapore – part of the Whitestone Gallery, the exhibition charts the defining eras of the House of Dior through the works of Christian Dior and the six artistic directors who shaped its legacy: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, plus a tribute to Kim Jones.

Honoring the timeless elegance and innovative spirit of UBS and Dior, the exhibition features a groundbreaking photographic exhibition by acclaimed artist and long-time Dior collaborator, Brigitte Niedermair. Curated by Carine Roitfeld, celebrated former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, the exhibition draws from Dior’s archives and iconic creations from each designer, spotlighting exceptional craftsmanship and visionary creativity.

Jin Yee Young, Co-Head UBS Global Wealth Management Asia Pacific and Country Head UBS Singapore, said: “UBS is delighted to present the Asia debut of the expanded UBS House of Craft x Dior exhibition in Singapore. We are excited for this partnership, which honors Dior and UBS’s heritage, while showcasing the precision, dedication, and artistry that define our craft.”

“Above all, this alliance is a celebration of excellence, haute couture elegance, and the exceptional savoir-faire deployed by Dior since the triumph of the New Look in 1947. Carine Roitfeld’s passion and unique expertise, combined with the unrivalled talent of Brigitte Niedermair, a loyal collaborator of the House, highlight at once our timeless heritage and our creativity that is constantly reinvented by the various designers who have succeeded Christian Dior. This artistic dialogue is a tribute to audacity and virtuoso artisanship, at the convergence of past, present, and future, in a perpetually shifting cultural landscape,” says Olivier Bialobos, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Global Communication & Image, Christian Dior Couture and Parfums Christian Dior.

The exhibition is accompanied by talks, panels, workshops, and craft demonstrations, where participants can engage with masters of craft and deepen their engagement with couture artistry. More details will be announced later.

Registration is free at: https://www.ubs.com/sg/en/wealthmanagement/about-us/craft/hoc-sg/registration.html

For more information, please visit: http://www.ubs.com/hoc-sg.

Media contact: Natalie Sim, UBSHOCteam@tateanzur.com, +65 9710 6570

ANDPAD Completes the Vietnam Demonstration Project Under JETRO’s Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program


TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – ANDPAD (Headquarters: Chiyoda City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; hereinafter called “ANDPAD”), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service, and the Vietnamese subsidiary ANDPAD VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED, hereby announces the completion of the demonstration project to develop and deploy construction project management systems to improve operational efficiency in the construction industry in Vietnam. This project was adopted under the Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program, which is administered by the Japan External Trade Organization (hereinafter JETRO).

ANDPAD Completes the Vietnam Demonstration Project Under JETRO's Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program

The demonstration project to develop and deploy construction project management systems to improve operational efficiency in the construction industry in Vietnam was selected* in December 2023 under the Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program implemented by JETRO. In line with the project plan which is a subsidiary of a major Japanese contractor along with the cooperation of other Japanese general contractors, field verification of enhanced on-site efficiency has been conducted through localization development and implementation of ANDPAD, with the aim of promoting digital transformation in the Vietnamese construction industry.

Field verification was conducted at multiple construction-related companies and sites in Vietnam, by digitizing daily tasks that were conventionally handled on paper such as inspections, photo management, and creation of forms and reports, to verify whether this initiative could reduce work hours and centralize information management.

■ Outcomes and insights

● A reduction of work hours by a maximum of 50%

○ The necessity of recording information on paper and by hand was eliminated through centralized management and sharing of drawings, photos, and forms on ANDPAD. The use of photo registration, digital blackboard and form output functions especially provided quantitative results, with a 30 to 50% reduction of on-site work hours compared to conventional practices.

● Development of services tailored to the needs of the Vietnamese market

○ A flexible operating environment that meets local needs was established, with refinements of language settings and interface structures, along with support for unique form layouts.

● Establishment of a locally managed support framework

○ Recruitment and training of local staff was advanced to establish a framework in Vietnam that is capable of handling everything from initial deployment to operational support.

■ Duration of field verification
February 2024 to May 2025

Future efforts will include activities such as further deployment in Vietnam’s major northern and southern cities, and preparation of expansion to neighboring countries with similar needs. The insights gained from this project will be applied to improve functions both domestically and internationally, with the aim of establishing a cyclical growth model between Japan and ASEAN.

JETRO: Regarding the Second-Round of Selected Projects under the 4th Open Call for the Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program

https://www.jetro.go.jp/news/announcement/2023/52933042979ca942.html

ANDPAD: Selected for the JETRO’s Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program

https://andpad.co.jp/news/4260/

Hashtag: #ANDPAD

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

MET Group Enables Energy Transition and Publishes Climate Impact Report 2024

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss-based energy company MET Group published its Climate Impact Report 2024, unveiling a sharpened commitment to supporting Europe’s energy transition – whilst driving measurable environmental impact across its operations in 32 national gas markets.

Key highlights from MET Group’s Climate Impact Report 2024 include:

  • MET reports a 23% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and reduced electricity carbon intensity by 12%.
  • Installed renewable capacity increased to 414 MWp with new solar projects in Spain and Hungary, contributing to 617 GWh of green electricity generation, up 16% from the previous year.
  • 34% of total capital expenditure (CAPEX) were invested in green transition initiatives, including renewables generation project and battery energy storage systems (BESS), reinforcing MET Group’s position as an energy transition company.

Energy efficiency is at the heart of MET Group’s agenda, as it is illustrated by a carbon intensity of electricity production falling by 12% in 2024, from 303 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per gigawatt-hour (tCO₂e/GWh) to 266 tCO₂e/GWh.

The 34% of CAPEX channelled into energy transition initiatives underscores the company’s commitment to shaping a lower-carbon, flexible, and future-ready energy portfolio. This investment focus reflects MET Group’s ambition to accelerate the integration of renewables and BESS as core pillars of its growth strategy. Looking ahead, MET is developing 1,000+ MWp of renewable energy projects, in addition to 130 MWp of battery storage systems in operation, or under construction across Europe.

Noubi Ben Hamida, Holding CFO of MET Group said: “We remain committed to our goal of supporting Europe’s ongoing energy transition and believe that MET Group plays a vital role in this process. Our 2024 report demonstrates tangible results and accountability, with a scaling up of renewables production, cutting scope 1&2 emissions, and creating resilient energy systems that balance supply security with sustainability.”

To access the full Climate Impact Report 2024 please click here.

To read the Executive Summary please click here.

MET Group

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities and assets in natural gas and power markets. MET is present in 21 countries through subsidiaries, 32 national gas markets, and 44 international trading hubs. The company’s 1,350 employees represent close to 60 nationalities. MET has extensive experience operating green (renewable) and flexible (conventional and non-conventional) energy assets, thus providing the widest possible support to energy transition. In 2024, MET Group’s consolidated sales revenue amounted to EUR 17.9 billion, with a total traded volume of natural gas amounting to 140 BCM and total traded electricity of 76 TWh.

Contact

Diana Estella Peter
Senior Public Relations Executive, Rothman & Roman Group
diana.estella@rothmanasia.com | +65 8498 9424

Tobias Kistner
Group Communications Director, MET Group
tobias.kistner@met.com | +41 79 470 59 86

Taiwan Pavilion Fostering Collaborative Innovation in AI, Regenerative Medicine and CDMO at BioJapan 2025

TAIPEI, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (BPIPO), an organization focused on fostering Taiwan’s biotech ecosystem, announced today that it will lead a delegation of 16 biotech industry partners from Taiwan to participate in BioJapan 2025 (Yokohama, October 8-10, 2025). Taiwan’s participation in BioJapan 2025, through the Taiwan Pavilion and delegation, will serve as an impactful forum to showcase the value that Taiwan’s ecosystem can bring to Japanese companies in jointly realizing the future of biotech innovation.

Discover Taiwan’s Innovation at BioJapan 2025
Discover Taiwan’s Innovation at BioJapan 2025

BPIPO’s Participation Details at BioJapan 2025

  • Booth Number: B-77 (Taiwan Pavilion)
  • Dates: October 8 to 10, 2025, at PACIFICO Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
  • “Cheers & Collab” Gathering: October 9, from 4pm to 5pm at the Taiwan Pavilion, featuring drinks and snacks

At the event, BPIPO will showcase Taiwan’s cutting-edge competitiveness in high-growth sectors, including regenerative medicine, AI healthcare, precision health, and contract development and manufacturing (CDMOs). Taiwan’s biotech ecosystem offers a unique blend of capabilities, including:

  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Regenerative medicine expertise
  • Robust integration of information and communications technology (ICT)
  • Pro-growth regulatory framework aligned with international standards

Taiwanese Biotech Companies Advance in Japan 

With these capabilities, Taiwanese companies continue to flourish in Japan. In 2024, Japan’s CBC became an official distributor for Taiwan’s TBMC, allowing the company to expand its presence in the Japanese market. In addition, Leeuwenhoek successfully launched its Flora Le Light Synbiotic in Japan.

This year, Amaran Biotech established a strategic partnership with Nippon Fine Chemical to jointly enhance CDMO manufacturing technology services for nanoparticle-based drugs in Taiwan and Japan. TaiwanJapan collaborations have also yielded a slew of developments: AM Biotech’s high-purity targeted exosomes were officially registered with the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association, and its ExoGiov exosomes have expanded from cosmetics to regenerative medicine. Another Taiwanese company, LumiSTAR, has been selected for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s COCKPI-T® program to advance innovation in drug discovery and development.

Following the recent securing of Foreign Manufacturer Accreditation from the Japanese government, Steminent aims to achieve certification in 2026 for its new regenerative medicine, Stemchymal®. As a testament to growing collaboration, one of the delegation members, Creative Life Science, and Japan’s Myoridge will sign an MOU, combining strengths in cell culture and production channels to unleash new possibilities for regenerative medicine.

The Taiwan delegation will also visit Astellas Pharma, a leading Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company, to tour its innovative SakuLab facility and to foster collaboration in cell therapy and bioprocessing. 

Below is the complete delegation list:

Delegation Member

Area of Specialization

Website

Development Center for Biotechnology

R&D of biologics, small molecules, and preclinical testing technologies

https://www.dcb.org.tw/?&locale=en 

Amaran Biotech潤雅

Total CDMO solutions for Adjuvant (QS-21), drug product and drug substance manufacturing, stability studies, and analytical services

 

https://www.amaranbiotech.com/

AM Biotech陞醫

Patented bio-pulsed exosomes

https://en.ambiotech.asia/instruction/

Bora Biologics保瑞

Mammalian and microbial CDMO with SUBs scaling to 2000L

https://boracdmo.com/

Creative Life Science啟新

Aseptic filling with custom media solutions

https://www.cmp-micro.com/ch/

Leeuwenhoek Laboratories 雷文虎克

AKK next generation probiotics and GLP-1 synbiotics

https://lwhklab.com.tw/en/

LumiSTAR Biotechnology昱星

iPSC-based drug screening and toxicity testing, animal alternative, cell therapy, and neurodegenerative diseases

https://lumistarbiotech.com/

Orient EuroPharma 友華

Injectable and oral product CDMO/ product licensing

https://www.oepgroup.com/en-global

PharmaEssentia 藥華

Besremi (ropeginterferon alfa-2b)

http://www.pharmaessentia.com

Steminent Biotherapeutics仲恩

Allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell platform

https://steminent.com/

Taiwan Bio-Manufacturing Corporation臺灣生物製造

CRDMO for nucleic acids, cell therapy, gene therapy, and biologics

https://tbmcbio.com/

Taiwan Cell Manufacturing Co.台灣細胞製造

CDMO for cell and gene therapy products (e.g. CAR-T and lentiviral vectors)

https://www.tcmc.biz/

Taiwan Green Extraction Industry Alliance for Plant-Derived Natural Products綠色萃取產業聯盟

Green extraction platform for botanical hydrogel dressing and plant exosomes

https://www.gae.com.tw/about-gea

TherapiAI網資

AI agents for biopharma/CDMO

https://therapiai.bio/en

Tri-Service General Hospital Innovation Incubation Center三總

Medical center

https://wwwv.tsgh.ndmctsgh.edu.tw/unit/102492/

Taiwan Bio Industry Organization台灣生物產業協會

Biotech industry promotion in Taiwan and Asia

https://taiwanbio.org.tw/en/

 

For more information, please visit https://ccd.nat.gov.tw/biopharm.

Media Enquiries: 

Janet Chung
cjchung@biopharm.org.tw

Why Travel for Wellness: ASICS Reveals 15 Minutes of Movement Can Boost Your Mood More Than a Week at a Wellness Retreat

This World Mental Health Day, ASICS invites everyone to take an Everyday Escape, showing you don’t need to travel far or spend big to take your body and mind to a happier place.

  • ASICS enlists Natasha Rothwell to champion movement as a more accessible and effective alternative to wellness holidays.
  • Global study of 11,000 people shows wellness holiday benefits often fade quickly, with travel and costs adding stress.
  • In a new Everyday Escape trial, participants who took a simple daily 15-minute movement break reported a 21% greater uplift in their overall mental state compared to their wellness holiday.
  • What’s more, 71% said daily exercise was more effective at reducing stress than their wellness holiday, while 65% found it more mood-enhancing.

LONDON, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As stress levels rise, wellness travel is booming—but it often comes with long flights, hefty price tags, and treatments that don’t always deliver lasting results. This World Mental Health Day, ASICS and its newest wellbeing ambassador, Natasha Rothwell, are inviting the world to take an Everyday Escape – a simple 15 minute movement break – that is proven to transport you to a happier place and deliver more lasting benefits than a week at a wellness retreat.[1]

According to Euromonitor, the global demand for wellness holidays has surged by 33% in the last year [2], with the Global Wellness Institute finding that people spend an average of $1,764 for a week away, 41% more than standard travel.[3] However, new global research by ASICS[4], surveying 11,000 people who recently took a wellness holiday, reveals that whilst people travel on average 1,920km for their wellness holidays[4], they don’t always deliver. Two-thirds (67%) said their wellness holiday failed to meet all expectations, and an equal number (67%) reported that any wellness benefits faded as soon as they left the retreat or shortly after returning home. For some, the experience even added to their stress levels, nearly a third (32%) cited cost, and a quarter (25%) said long travel distances were stress-inducing.

In contrast, ASICS’ research highlights the transformative power of movement on mental wellbeing, showing that just 15 minutes and 9 seconds of exercise can trigger a measurable mental uplift.[5] In a new Everyday Escape trial, overseen by Dr Brendon Stubbs of King’s College London, participants who took a simple daily 15-minute movement break reported a 21% greater uplift in their overall mental state compared to their wellness holiday. In fact, 71% said daily movement was more effective at reducing stress, 65% found it more mood-enhancing and 73% experienced longer-lasting mental wellbeing benefits than after their recent wellness holiday.

To help more people to find their happy place through movement, ASICS has enlisted Natasha Rothwell, actor, writer, and wellness advocate, as its Everyday Escape Concierge. Rothwell will share inspiration to help people weave small but meaningful moments of movement into their daily routines, making wellness accessible and affordable for all.

Natasha Rothwell, ASICS’ Everyday Escape Concierge, said: “I truly believe in the power of movement, not just for our bodies, but for our minds. Sure, you can spend thousands of dollars or fly halfway across the world to feel better, or you can just step outside and move your body. Your Everyday Escape could be a walk, a stretch, a dance in your kitchen. It’s free, it’s simple, and it’s yours. Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be something we can all access, every day. When we move, we feel better. And that’s the kind of escape everyone deserves.”

Across the world, ASICS is encouraging people to take an #EverydayEscape and feel the benefits. People who take a 15-minute movement break are encouraged to share their Everyday Escape and help raise funds for mental wellbeing charities around the world. 

Dr Brendon Stubbs, a leading researcher in exercise and mental health from King’s College London, said: “It’s incredible to see the impact 15 minutes of movement can have on mental wellbeing. The Everyday Escape trial shows that small movement breaks can boost mood and reduce stress more effectively than a wellness holiday. All the participants said they’d be continuing to take movement breaks moving forward, and 81% said they’re now prioritising movement for their wellbeing over attending another retreat. A week away may give a short-term boost, but exercise delivers long-term benefits.”

Gary Raucher, Head of Global Marketing for ASICS comments: “At ASICS, we believe that you don’t need to go far to leave it all behind. That’s why we’re inviting everyone to take an Everyday Escape, a simple 15-minute movement break, to take their body and mind to a happier place. At ASICS, we’ve always championed the power of movement, however small, to help people feel better. It’s the reason we were founded and why we’re called ASICS – an acronym for the Latin ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or ‘Sound Mind In A Sound Body’. We hope people will join us on World Mental Health Day and take an Everyday Escape, because when you move your body, you move your mind. “

To take your Everyday Escape, visit: asics.com/everydayescape.

NOTES TO EDITORS

1 The ASICS Everyday Escape Trial ran from the 4th to 18th August 2025, led by Dr Brendon Stubbs of King’s College London & University of Vienna. The trial studied 17 people from the UK, US and Australia who had attended a wellness holiday/retreat in the last year. All completed consent forms before taking part.

The Everyday Escape trial (n=17) should be seen as an early proof-of-concept study, reinforced by a global survey of 11,000 people and aligned with external scientific evidence.

2Euromonitor International: Traveller Segmentation 2024. Available here: 
Traveler Segmentation: Unlocking Innovation and Value in Wellness Tourism – Euromonitor.com

3 Global Wellness Institute: A Decade of Wellness Tourism. Available here:
 https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/global-wellness-institute-blog/2024/03/25/a-decade-of-wellness-tourism-first-ever-compilation-of-10-years-of-market-data/  

4 The Everyday Escape Research was conducted in August 2025 and explored the experiences and perceptions of those who had taken a wellness holiday/retreat in the past year. 11,000 people were surveyed across 16 markets including the UK, the US, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, France, Germany, UAE, Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Indonesia, Spain and Sweden. Each market was nationally representative by age and gender.

5 The ASICS State of Mind score is out of 100, calculated based on the accumulative mean scores across ten cognitive and emotional traits – positive, content, relaxed, focused, composed, resilient, confident, alert, calm, energized.

About ASICS
At ASICS, our five letters have meaning. ASICS is an acronym for the Latin Anima Sana In Corpore Sano or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. And since our founding in 1949, our purpose has been to help people achieve a Sound Mind in a Sound Body.

Right from the very start, our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward. We still believe this.

And we believe our purpose is more relevant today than ever before. Stress and anxiety are at record levels, yet we know sport and movement can have a positive impact. Which is why we remain focused on supporting more people to move for positive mental health.

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDZZHImE8WM
Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/asics_1.jpg
Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/asics_2.jpg
Logo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/asics_logo.jpg

Natasha Rothwell is encouraging fans to ditch the wellness fads and take an Everyday Escape for their mind and body in new campaign for ASICS
Natasha Rothwell is encouraging fans to ditch the wellness fads and take an Everyday Escape for their mind and body in new campaign for ASICS

 

Natasha Rothwell is encouraging fans to ditch the wellness fads and take an Everyday Escape for their mind and body in new campaign for ASICS
Natasha Rothwell is encouraging fans to ditch the wellness fads and take an Everyday Escape for their mind and body in new campaign for ASICS

 

 

Bus World 2025: CRRC EV Debuts Two All-Electric Buses, Introduces Digital-Intelligent Low-Carbon Urban Transit System to Redefine Smarter Urban Mobility

BRUSSELS, Oct. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CRRC Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (CRRC EV), a subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Ltd., has unveiled two groundbreaking all-electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025 Congress (Busworld 2025), which opened on October 4 in Brussels, Belgium.

At the show, CRRC EV also introduced its CRRC Digital & Intelligent Low-carbon Urban Transportation System Solution (the “Solution”), consolidating its leadership in new energy commercial vehicle systems, clean energy (wind/solar/storage) technologies, and full-industry-chain capabilities.

 

CRRC EV Debuts Two All-Electric Buses, Introduces Digital-Intelligent Low-Carbon Urban Transit System to Redefine Smarter Urban Mobility

Designed for high‑end travel, the EU12C premium all‑electric coach pairs an 800‑V architecture with 480 kW of peak power and 5,100 N•m of torque to conquer grades over 30%. Its sleek, low‑drag body and advanced powertrain deliver a range of up to 550 km on a single charge, while supporting ultra‑fast charging to minimize downtime.

The ED12 all-electric double-decker transit bus carries up to 126 passengers and delivers up to 560 km of urban range per charge under ESORT working conditions. It features a lightweight 6000‑series aluminum‑alloy body from high-speed rail, promising a 20-year lifespan. The bus also comes equipped with an 10‑layer battery safety architecture.

CRRC EV debuts two groundbreaking all-electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025
CRRC EV debuts two groundbreaking all-electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025

CRRC EV’s System comprises four tiers for a comprehensive transit solution:

  • Its Smart Cloud Brain (TOCC) is a centralized platform that fuses big data, AI, and IoT to deliver end‑to‑end sensing, transmission, analysis, and application—enhancing precision management and real‑time decision‑making for urban transit.
  • The Urban MaaS (Mobility as a Service) prioritizes transit with AI‑driven scheduling, on‑demand ride‑hailing, and smart maintenance. Its two‑tier network uses metro, smart rail, and buses as the backbone, with branch lines and micro‑shuttles for last‑mile links. In Zhuzhou, the “Yunshang Bus” pilot runs five CRRC H05 vehicles on demand, the monthly revenue is more than ten times higher than that of fixed-route bus services.
  • Smart Logistics integrates public transit with logistics to slash last-mile delivery costs by 50 percent while improving efficiency by 40 percent.
  • Through phased, scenario-based upgrades, the Green Infrastructure implements vehicle-road-cloud integration with SL3-level perception at key urban intersections, supporting autonomous driving, smart traffic control, and networked services.

CRRC leverages full-industry-chain expertise in new energy components and clean energy solutions to build sustainable mobility. CRRC’s “wind-solar-hydrogen-vehicle” sector annually generates 32.5 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity and reduces 40 million tons of CO2. The company is committed to innovating and integrating greener, smarter urban transport worldwide.

ATRenew Named 2025 Finalist for the Earthshot Prize

  • China’s leading electronics recycling and trading platform, ATRenew, is announced as a Finalist in the Building a Waste Free World category

SHANGHAI, Oct. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATRenew Inc. (“ATRenew” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RERE), a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China, is today revealed as a 2025 Finalist for the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award, The Earthshot Prize. ATRenew joins a historic coalition of leaders recognised for driving climate action and inspiring everyone to build a better future for people and planet.

Founded by HRH Prince William in 2020, The Earthshot Prize recognises solutions from different geographies, sectors and stages in their life cycle, and is dedicated to solving our planet’s greatest challenges. The Prize in 2025 marks the halfway point in the Earthshot decade, as the mission gathers pace in this next critical juncture.

In a world where global e-waste is projected to rise to 82 million tonnes annually by 2030[1], ATRenew’s mission is critical. At the heart of its proposition is Matrix, an AI-powered system installed in its eight regional operation centers. Used smartphones and other devices are first collected directly from consumers through a network of over 2,000 recycling stores across China. They are then transported to the regional operation centers, where Matrix assists with standardised processes including quality inspection, grading and pricing. Devices are then warehoused and made available for resale, primarily through ATRenew’s online platforms. By streamlining this end-to-end process, ATRenew helps extend the lifespan of electronic devices and help reduce e-waste.

ATRenew has established a circular economy model for second-hand electronics which now has huge potential for global scale to promote decarbonisation and the sustainable consumption of electronic goods. The company has become a solution not only for China, but for emerging markets globally, expanding into Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and offering its self-service recycling technology and solution to partners in Japan and Sweden.

It is this leadership, progress and future potential that impressed The Earthshot Prize during the selection process in the search for outstanding leadership for the 2025 Prize.

Prince William, Founder and President of The Earthshot Prize said: “As we reach the halfway point of the Earthshot decade, I am truly inspired by this year’s Finalists, which embody the urgent optimism sitting right at the heart of our mission. In just five years, The Earthshot Prize has shown that the answers to our planet’s greatest challenges not only already exist, but that they are firmly within our grasp.”

Xuefeng Chen, CEO and Founder of ATRenew said: Being recognised as a Finalist of The Earthshot Prize marks the culmination of 15 years of work to help advance a zero-carbon future and reduce the growing flow of e-waste in modern society. With this accolade, we hope to spotlight our circular economy model for the second-hand electronics industry with a model that can be applied globally, at scale.” 

This year’s cohort were selected from nearly 2,500 nominees submitted by the Prize’s network of 575 nominators from 72 countries. The 15 Finalists were chosen based on assessments undertaken by The Earthshot Prize’s selection partners and Expert Advisory Panel, a global group of more than 100 subject-matter experts with deep backgrounds in conservation, science, technology, business, finance, academia and policy. 

Members of The Earthshot Prize Council are HRH Prince William, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Cate Blanchett, Indra Nooyi, Stella McCartney, José Andrés, Wanjira Mathai, Nemonte Nenquimo, Luisa Neubauer, Naoko Yamazaki, Ernest Gibson, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Solutions selected align to the five ‘Earthshots’ – simple, ambitious and aspirational goals but more relevant than ever before.

To find out more about this year’s Finalists, please visit https://earthshotprize.org/.

About ATRenew Inc.

Headquartered in Shanghai, ATRenew Inc. operates a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China under the brand ATRenew. Since its inception in 2011, ATRenew has been on a mission to give a second life to all idle goods, addressing the environmental impact of pre-owned consumer electronics by facilitating recycling and trade-in services, and distributing the devices to prolong their lifecycle. ATRenew’s open platform integrates C2B, B2B, and B2C capabilities to empower its online and offline services. Through its end-to-end coverage of the entire value chain and its proprietary inspection, grading, and pricing technologies, ATRenew sets the standard for China’s pre-owned consumer electronics industry. ATRenew is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

Investor Relations Contact

In China:
ATRenew Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@atrenew.com

In the United States:
ICR LLC.
Email: atrenew@icrinc.com
Tel: +1-212-537-0461

Media Contact

In China:
ATRenew Inc.
Media Relations
Email: pr@atrenew.com