HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DPC Dash — Domino’s Pizza China (“DPC Dash” or the “Company”) (1405.HK), Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the Chinese Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, continued to build a connected community and lasting growth in the third quarter of 2025 with excellence across store expansion, innovation, and digital leadership.

During the third quarter of 2025, DPC Dash continued its strategic expansion through the “go-deeper, go-broader” store network approach, opening 275 net new stores during the period. As reported in the Third Quarter 2025 Investor Fact Sheet (“Investor Fact Sheet”), DPC Dash operated 1,283 stores in 51 cities across the Chinese Mainland as of September 30, 2025. Approximately 100% of the Company’s 300-store opening target for 2025 was secured as of September 30, 2025, including stores that have been opened, stores under construction, and stores that have been signed.

Same-store sales growth was positive at both group level and Tier-1 cities during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting the Company’s resilience and brand strength in highly competitive markets.

The Company’s strategic expansion continues to yield strong results, as evidenced by the outstanding performance of its newly opened stores. The first store in Handan achieved over RMB6.8 million in sales in its first month as of August 31, 2025, ranking No. 5 globally in Domino’s 30-day sales performance. Meanwhile, the debut store in Xuzhou recorded over RMB680,000 on its opening day, setting a new global record. These remarkable outcomes reflect not only robust consumer demand but also the effectiveness of the Company’s market entry strategy in newly entered cities.

This operational excellence was further highlighted in the third quarter, during which the Company secured an unprecedented 49 of the top 50 positions for the first 30-day sales among Domino’s network of more than 21,500 stores globally. This remarkable achievement underscores the Company’s superior brand appeal and execution capabilities in the Chinese market.

DPC Dash’s outstanding performance in 2024 was recognized with two prestigious international awards by Domino’s Pizza. The company received the Gold Franny Award, marking seven consecutive years of recognition since the current management team formed. It was further honored with the International Cornerstone Award for the sixth consecutive year, which celebrated its exceptional store expansion and market development efforts. The Chinese Mainland market is ranked the 3rd largest international market within Domino’s Pizza’s global system in terms of store count as of June 30, 2025.

The Company’s strong position is reinforced by the continued expansion of China’s pizza market, where consumers are increasingly embracing localized Western-style fast food. According to Frost & Sullivan, Domino’s Pizza ranks No. 2 in the China pizza market in terms of 2024 pizza sales, confirming the Company’s strong competitive position in this rapidly growing industry.

DPC Dash’s digital leadership strategy yielded impressive results in building a connected community. The Company’s loyalty program reached 32.9 million members as of September 30, 2025, compared to 21.7 million as of September 30, 2024, representing substantial year-over-year growth. Over the past 12 months, 14.4 million customers placed their first orders, including orders from own channels and third-party channels, highlighting the Company’s effectiveness in attracting and converting new customers through comprehensive digital initiatives.

DPC Dash continued to delight customers through innovative product offerings and creative marketing collaborations during the third quarter. The Company introduced the new Cocoa Volcano Crust and the Tuscany-Inspired Cheese Salmon Pizza, showcasing its commitment to continuous culinary innovation. The popular Durian Pizza Series was expanded to feature 12 indulgent menu items, including the highly anticipated return of the Durian & Lychee pizzas.

The Company’s signature promotional campaigns continued to drive customer engagement, with the return of the classic “Mega Week” promotion providing exceptional value to consumers. Strategic brand partnerships included a summer collaboration with Snoopy featuring limited-edition keychain blind boxes, and a creative partnership with Dungeon & Fighter Mobile on the “Volcano Raid” meal set with exclusive items, demonstrating DPC Dash’s ability to connect with diverse customer segments.

The Company’s commitment to excellence across innovation and digital leadership earned widespread industry recognition during the third quarter. DPC Dash received the Outstanding Innovation Brand award at the 13th TopDigital Marketing Awards and was named a Top 10 High-Quality Consumer Brand by Southern Metropolis Daily. The Company also won the Best Digitalization Award in the Food and Dining Category at the 16th Tiger Roar Awards and was recognized as Western Fast Food of the Year in the Good Food Selection in China by Jiemian News.

These accolades reflect DPC Dash’s comprehensive approach to building lasting value through innovation and operational excellence while maintaining its position as a market leader in China’s dynamic food service industry.

As DPC Dash continues to execute its proven “4D” strategy of Development, Delicious Pizza at Value, Delivery, and Digital, the Company remains focused on expanding its connected community and creating sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders. The strong momentum demonstrated in the third quarter positions DPC Dash well for continued growth and market leadership in China’s expanding pizza market.

About DPC Dash Ltd

DPC Dash is Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the Chinese Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China. Domino’s Pizza, Inc., DPC Dash’s global franchisor, is one of the most widely-recognized global consumer brands and the world’s largest pizza company. Led by a seasoned and visionary management team, DPC Dash is a market leader that differentiates from competitors with, among others, a continually innovated and localized pizza-focused menu, unique expertise and leadership in delivery, technology focus and scalable and replicable store economic model. DPC Dash operates 1,283 stores in 51 cities in the Chinese Mainland as of September 30, 2025.

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• ExellenS ^TM applies optimized facility designs, equipment, and processes across all sites to ensure equivalency and speed
• ExellenS ^TM combines the company’s commitment to operational excellence with its core manufacturing competencies, guided by standardization, simplification, and scalability
• ExellenS ^TM delivers faster tech transfers, rapid approvals, predictable outcomes, and global flexibility for clients

INCHEON, South Korea, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today unveiled ExellenS ^TM – an optimized manufacturing framework applied across the company’s biomanufacturing network.

Developed through Samsung Biologics’ cumulative expertise in plant design, digitalization, and operational excellence, ExellenS ^TM standardizes equipment, processes, and functional specifications to ensure that every facility operates with the same precision. The framework delivers high-quality, predictable outcomes at speed, empowering clients with faster tech transfers, accelerated approvals, and seamless scaling.

ExellenS ^TM builds on the company’s four pillars of excellence in client satisfaction, operations, quality, and people expertise to consistently maintain its manufacturing competitiveness as a pure-play global CDMO. By embedding standardization, simplification, and scalability into every facility, Samsung Biologics is enabling clients to bring life-saving therapies to patients faster and with greater flexibility.

“ExellenS ^TM reflects our established and unmatched competence in on-time project delivery and manufacturing excellence,” said John Rim, President and CEO of Samsung Biologics. “ExellenS ^TM reinforces consistent execution and outcomes across our plants and serves as a blueprint for scalable, optimized, and standardized operations as we continue to build new plants and diversify our portfolio in an evolving CDMO landscape.”

Optimized Design for Predictable Outcomes

ExellenS™ integrates Functional Design Specifications (FDS) across all plants, replicating standardized bioreactor configurations and automation systems while allowing tailored improvements for manufacturing execution systems (MES) and continuous innovation. With a proven track record and deep know-how, Samsung Biologics has implemented a unified design model that delivers consistent results while minimizing risks.

Accelerating Speed to Market

By ensuring equivalency across facilities, ExellenS™ accelerates global regulatory readiness for clients. Standardized systems reduce risks while streamlined operations minimize changeovers. Agile tech transfers further enable seamless scale-up and on-time product launches. By combining consistency with speed, ExellenS™ provides clients with the flexibility and reliability needed to succeed in a complex global market.

Resilience through Standardization

ExellenS™ enhances supply chain continuity by enabling dual-sourcing and multi-plant production. It also integrates unified digital platforms to help clients address challenges with unmatched scale, agility, and resilience. Minimized variability between plants, replicated processes, and universal equipment allow for rapid technology transfers and seamless scale-up, while integrated IT systems ensure compliance and audit readiness.

“ExellenS™ defines how Samsung Biologics executes our overarching mission to help clients improve and extend lives. It is the culmination of years of innovation, investment, and a deep commitment to our partners,” added John Rim. “Through ExellenS™, we are giving our clients the confidence and flexibility they need to advance their therapies and deliver hope to patients worldwide.”

Samsung Biologics currently offers a total manufacturing capacity of 784,000 liters across five plants. Through 2032, the company plans to add capacity at Bio Campus II, home to its latest Plant 5 that became operational this April. The company also has a dedicated facility for the development and manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and global offices to serve clients worldwide.

About Samsung Biologics

Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end integrated services that range from late discovery to commercial manufacturing.

With a combined biomanufacturing capacity of 784,000 liters across five plants, Samsung Biologics leverages cutting-edge technologies and expertise to advance diverse modalities, including multispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, and mRNA therapeutics.

By implementing the ExellenS^TM framework across its manufacturing network with standardized designs, unified processes, and advanced digitalization, Samsung Biologics ensures plant equivalency and speed for manufacturing continuity.

Samsung Biologics also operates commercial offices in Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Samsung Biologics America supports clients based in the U.S. and Europe, while its Tokyo sales office serves the APAC region.

Samsung Biologics continues to invest in new capabilities to maximize operational and quality excellence, ensuring flexibility and agility for clients. The company is committed to the on-time, in-full delivery of safe, high-quality products, as well as to making sustainable business decisions for the betterment of society and global health.

For more information, visit https://samsungbiologics.com/.

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BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Known for centuries as the “land of fish and rice” and the “land of rivers and lakes,” Jiangsu Province lies in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, along China’s eastern coastline. These names reflect a landscape shaped by fertile soil, crisscrossed with rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs that have nourished and brought prosperity for generations.

Today, Jiangsu, roughly the size of Iceland, stands as one of China’s most developed regions. In 2024, the province’s GDP reached 13.7 trillion yuan ($1.88 trillion), ranking second among China’s provincial administrative regions, trailing only behind Guangdong Province.

The province combines the natural wealth that has long defined it with a spirit of innovation and reform that continues to drive it forward. Its ancient towns still carry the elegance of traditional Chinese culture, while modern industrial zones and research parks testify to the province’s place at the frontier of progress.

This August, Jiangsu became the stage for a journey of discovery. From August 18 to 22, the New Dynamic Jiangsu: 2025 Global Media Tour brought together 19 journalists, including six from China and 13 from the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Brazil, India and Pakistan. Over five days, the delegation started their trip in the provincial capital city of Nanjing and followed a route from south to north, visiting cities such as Wuxi, Yancheng and Lianyungang.

By stepping into factories, laboratories, cultural sites, and communities, the journalists engaged directly with local people and saw firsthand how Jiangsu is evolving. The journey offered not only a snapshot of the province’s progress toward Chinese modernization, but also fresh perspectives on the province’s culture.

Smart tech frontiers 

As one of China’s leading manufacturing provinces, Jiangsu is pushing forward industrial upgrading through smart technologies. If its vast manufacturing base can be compared to a giant stage, then robots are undoubtedly among its brightest stars.

In Nanjing, technology is taking center stage. Journalists toured Nanjing’s Software Valley. Home to 328 AI-related companies and 50,000 AI professionals, the software base shapes a new landscape for the city’s AI industry.

One standout is TetraBOT. During the visit, the company showcased their robot products, already deployed in real factory environments, capable of taking over dirty, strenuous or hazardous tasks.

The company also demonstrated robots designed for emergency response, industrial maintenance, and civil safety. Liu Danfu, assistant to the chairman of TetraBOT, said the company’s products have been adopted by major enterprises in oil, chemical, mining and power sectors.

Devinder Kumar, editor at the China-India Dialogue magazine, was impressed by the advanced AI applications and the smart, user-friendly design of the robots. He said Nanjing is becoming a hub for AI and robotics, combining rich cultural heritage with dynamic technological momentum.

The journalists also visited the Turing AI Institute of Nanjing, founded in 2018 through a collaboration with Tsinghua University, one of China’s top universities. It was established under the leadership of Yao Qizhi, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and recipient of the Turing Award, often regarded as the “Nobel Prize of Computing.”

The institute focuses on core technologies such as computer vision and natural language processing, applying them to fields ranging from robotics to smart city systems. Over the years, it has nurtured a thriving “Turing ecosystem,” now home to 83 AI-driven companies spanning healthcare, finance, education, urban management and security.

Also, with support in technology, funding, and market access, it has nurtured a generation of tech-driven startups. Lee Woojoong, a reporter at the ROK’s Segye Times said, “Visiting here allowed me to see how cutting-edge technology can truly take root in society.”

At Miracle Automation in Wuxi, journalists visited a factory that had evolved from a township workshop into a listed company with breakthroughs in intelligent equipment, recycling and humanoid robotics. In the demonstration hall, humanoid robot Walker S1 impressed visitors with its ability to navigate autonomously, carry loads and complete sorting tasks with precision, showcasing how humanoid robots can handle complex industrial tasks.

Song Kwangsub, a journalist from the ROK’s Maeil Business Newspaper, said seeing the machines in action and learning about the company’s data-driven approach deepened his impression of China’s robotics sector.

In Yancheng, the delegation visited Jiangsu Pudu Robotics Co. Ltd., where robots performing tasks such as delivering meals and transporting packages indoors were on display—machines already serving hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses in over 80 countries. 

Pedro Steenhagen, a Brazilian senior researcher and editor at Observa China, an online platform covering China-related issues for Portuguese-speaking countries, shared his experience of having meals delivered by a robot at a hotel, noting that the interactive system even called his room phone to remind him to pick up the order.

Other industrial strengths 

About 270 km from Nanjing, Yancheng, one of China’s first pilot cities for carbon peaking, stretches along the Yellow Sea coast. At Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park, sunlight glints off solar panels powering offices and lighting, while the park’s carbon intelligence center monitors energy use, carbon emissions and green electricity consumption across all enterprises in real time.

In recent years, Dafeng Port has explored a “green electricity + hydrogen” development model, fostering industries such as green hydrogen and marine and synthetic biology, and supporting the transition of traditional sectors like steel, paper and chemicals. 

Muhammad Asghar, chief reporter for the Associated Press of Pakistan, said China’s clean energy projects are supporting Pakistan’s ecological efforts. He said Dafeng Port is well positioned to achieve zero-carbon emissions and expressed confidence in the goal.

Beyond sustainable energy, Jiangsu is also advancing innovation in health and pharmaceuticals. In Lianyungang, Chia-Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group operates six production lines in its second workshop, producing its glycyrrhizic acid products, derived from liquorice root, with 99.9-percent purity. Approved for three indications and included in several international clinical guidelines, the drug combines strong liver-targeting anti-inflammatory effects and high safety, contributing significantly to China’s fight against Hepatitis B.

With more than 80 percent of its research and development investment focused on innovation, the group now manages over 140 pipeline projects, including more than 70 novel drug candidates. Timothy Pope, an Australian working for the International Communications Center of Shanghai Dragon TV, said that seeing China produce so many new therapies was encouraging, and with global collaboration, more patients will benefit from these innovations.

The journey also introduced journalists to Jiangsu’s traditional industries. At Donghai Crystal City in Lianyungang, the world’s largest crystal market, age-old craftsmanship is embracing digital channels. Rows of glittering crystal products are not only sold on-site but also streamed live to buyers around the world, illustrating how Jiangsu’s traditional industries are connecting to global markets.

Japanese anchor Ohori Rio, from the Center for the Asia-Pacific, China International Communications Group, showed a newly purchased crystal bracelet, noting its affordability and saying she would like to buy more when browsing online platforms.

Cultural hubs 

The journalists also explored the cultural heritage of Jiangsu. At the Huishan Clay Figurine Museum in Wuxi, the delegation admired masterpieces ranging from traditional opera characters to modern creative designs. In hands-on sessions, senior craftsman Zhou Lu from Huishan Clay Figurine Factory taught reporters how to paint clay pandas. 

Huishan clay figurines have a history of more than 400 years. Known for their compact yet full-bodied forms, graceful lines, vivid colors and imaginative designs, they serve as toys, decorative ornaments, and collectible art.

Kumar said he was deeply impressed by the artisans’ dedication. Experiencing clay painting firsthand brought him joy and inspired him to explore more of China’s traditional culture, he added.

As night fell, the reporters caught a glimpse into another aspect of Jiangsu. In Wuxi’s Huishan Ancient Town, visitors stood on stone bridges over the Grand Canal, listening to the lilting local tune while watching boats glide gently across the water. Crowds gathered along the riverbanks to enjoy performances. Soul of the Moon, an immersive show, blends Wuxi’s rich historical culture with contemporary performing arts.

Among the highlights was a show paying tribute to visually impaired local artist Hua Yanjun, best known as Abing, China’s most famous erhu player, who earned a living performing on the streets and endured decades of hardship. The erhu is a traditional stringed instrument.

The show brought both the sorrow and hope in Abing’s musician masterpiece, The Moon Reflected on the Second Spring, to life, presenting a century-old folk legacy to a modern audience.

The journey into traditional culture continued in Yancheng at Huaiju Town, a cultural hub built to preserve and showcase Jiangsu’s intangible heritage Huaiju Opera, and as part of a cultural and tourism integration initiative. Inspired by the settings of Huaiju Opera, also known as Jianghuai Theater, which gained popularity around a century ago, the town features historical streets, architecture, waterways and village life, while creating new cultural experiences. The entire town is a big stage for visitors to have an immersive experience of the local opera.

Through visits to these cultural hubs, journalists learned Jiangsu’s efforts to revive intangible heritage and share the province’s cultural richness with visitors.

“Usually, we only see major cities like Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen show a modern, internationalized side. But by visiting smaller cities, you get to experience the real diversity of China, its culture, folk festivals, food, clothing and traditions, while also seeing its rapid technological development,” Kumar told Beijing Review.

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The 32nd Edition Returns 4–7 March with Global Sourcing Opportunities, Design Innovation, and Exclusive Buyer Perks

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has officially opened visitor registration for its 32nd edition, taking place 4-7 March 2026 across two premier venues: Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Showcasing its signature concept of “1 Fair, 2 Venues, 17 Halls“, MIFF 2026 will once again be the region’s central hub for global buyers and suppliers.

The announcement follows MIFF 2025’s remarkable success, which generated an estimated USD 1.31 billion in on-site sales – up 3% from the previous year. The 2025 edition attracted 19,556 trade visitors from 120 countries and regions, connecting them with 742 exhibitors across 100,000 square metres of exhibition space.

Since its debut in 1995, MIFF has evolved into Southeast Asia’s largest export-oriented furniture trade show, gaining global recognition as a “real business show” where deals are sealed on the spot.

“With a proven track record of over 30 years, MIFF is a trusted marketplace, supported by a strong community of loyal exhibitors and international buyers who return year after year, ” said Ms Kelie Lim, General Manager of MIFF. “Buyers don’t just come to look; they come to place orders and pay deposits on the spot. Our rigorous vetting process for exhibitors saves buyers valuable time and ensures they meet reliable suppliers who can deliver.”

Renowned for the widest selection of Malaysian-made wooden home and office furniture, MIFF features different hall segmentation with product categorisation to streamline sourcing in both venues. Its commitment to excellence and innovation was recently recognised, when its sustainability-focused Tree Planting campaign in 2024, received the Merit Award for Event Technology Excellence from the Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS).

MIFF 2026 offers a comprehensive suite of hospitality programmes designed to further enhance visitor experience:

• Valued Visitor Privilege (VVP) Programme: Complimentary hotel accommodation for first-time early-bird international visitors.
• Hosted Buyer Programme: Exclusive benefits for international trade delegations.
• Airport Fast-Track: Priority clearance at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1) for registered overseas buyers

“Every aspect of MIFF is designed to support our visitors’ business objectives,” added Ms Kelie Lim. “From saving costs on registration to simplifying travel logistics, our hospitality programmes ensure that buyers can focus fully on sourcing and building partnerships.”

MIFF 2026 will spotlight design innovation, technology, and sustainability through a series of initiatives:

• The xOrdinary Showcase, KL iDesign Week, My Favourite International Design (MFID) Awards and more.
• The MIFF Furniture Design Competition (FDC) 2026, themed “Playful. Practical. Purposeful: Furniture for Generation Alpha,” focuses on children’s bedroom furniture. Submissions close 1 December 2025. The new MIFF FDC CLUB fosters year-round connections between designers, manufacturers, and buyers.
• MIFF Furniverse, an upgraded digital ecosystem featuring interactive floor plans, intelligent lead retrieval for exhibitors, intuitive navigation tools, and personalised matchmaking services.
• The return of MIFF’s award-winning Tree Planting campaign, reinforcing its sustainability commitment.

In today’s shifting global supply chains, Malaysia is a key beneficiary of the “China+1” sourcing strategy. International buyers increasingly turn to ASEAN for its exceptional craftsmanship, design intelligence, supply reliability, and robust export capacity.

Malaysia’s furniture industry generates approximately USD 4.2 billion in revenue, supported by world-class export infrastructure and a skilled workforce. Its strategic location and multicultural business environment make it an ideal hub for international trade. By connecting global buyers with Malaysia’s manufacturing excellence, MIFF continues to drive exports and strengthen the country’s position in the global market.

With over 700 exhibitors expected, MIFF 2026 will once again serve as the epicentre for buyers seeking Southeast Asia’s finest furniture and global sourcing opportunities. The show consistently attracts more than 20,000 buyers from 140 countries and regions, cementing its status as the region’s most international furniture trade show.

Registration for MIFF 2026 is now open at www.miff.com.my.

Trade visitors can secure free admission by registering before 13 February 2026, saving RM30 entrance fee and gaining access to MIFF’s exclusive buyer privilege programmes designed to make sourcing more efficient and rewarding

For exhibitor opportunities at Southeast Asia’s most productive furniture trade show, contact the MIFF organising team for prime positioning.

Notes to Editors

About MIFF (www.miff.com.my) MIFF is the largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show in Southeast Asia, showcasing the widest collection of Made-in-Malaysia wooden furniture, home furniture, and office furniture. Since 1995, MIFF is a one-stop platform connecting a wider community of 20,000+ buyers from 140 countries and regions. MIFF is organised by Informa Markets, which is a part of Informa PLC, a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B event organiser in the world.