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‘Sky Roads’ trace Xizang’s journey from isolation to modernity


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2025 – This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region.

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With an average elevation of over 4,000 meters, this region was once described as “the limit of human survival.”

Yet on the “roof of the world,” China carved three “Sky Roads” that reshaped the destiny of this land.

In ancient times, Xizang had only mule and yak trails, with no highways at all. From 1950 to 1954, the Sichuan-Xizang Highway and the Qinghai-Xizang Highway were built, ending Xizang’s millennia-long isolation.

'Sky Roads' trace Xizang's journey from isolation to modernity

Stretching over 4,300 kilometers in total, the two “Sky Roads” were hailed as “golden bridges that bring happiness.”

With the construction of the Qinghai-Xizang, Sichuan-Xizang, and Ngari power transmission lines, Xizang made a historic shift in electricity supply—from rationing to surplus.

It not only transmits electricity outward, but also provides clean energy through the West-to-East Power Transmission program.

Today, trunk railways crisscross Xizang, with bullet trains in operation. Highways link the region to the rest of the nation and extend all the way to its villages. All towns across Xizang now enjoy full 5G coverage. With its civil aviation system seamlessly integrated, an “Air Silk Road” has also taken shape.

From highways to power lines, from networks to new pathways, a modernization roadmap for “the roof of the world” is unfolding.
Hashtag: #SkyRoads

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BB Kitty Enters Strategic Cooperation in Vietnam, Accelerating Southeast Asia Market Expansion


FUJIAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2025 – On August 16, 2025, in Hanoi, Vietnam, Chinese maternal and infant brand BB Kitty ushered in a significant moment – the grand opening of the “Strategic Cooperation Signing and Investment Promotion Ceremony” co-hosted with its Vietnamese agent. This event not only marks the official acceleration of BB Kitty’s commercialization process in Southeast Asia, but also represents a key step in Suncare’s global layout.

The on-site proceedings were concise yet highly impactful. First, both parties launched the cooperation ceremony.Next, the strategic signing session clarified core sales targets and the Southeast Asian market layout for 2025. Then, during the award ceremony, BB Kitty’s General Manager awarded plaques to outstanding Vietnamese distributors, with their participation injecting stronger momentum into the expansion of BB Kitty products in regional markets.The moment the agreement was signed symbolized that BB Kitty would bring the concept of “born for baby” to thousands of local families.

BB Kitty has always adhered to the product philosophy of “born for baby”. The core appeal of our brand lies in its commitment to quality. Our products are backed by a high-end manufacturing system, featuring a 50,000-square-meter dust-free workshop and top-tier Japanese and German equipment, which are leading in the industry. We cooperate with nine Fortune 500 raw material suppliers to strictly control product quality, supported by a complete quality monitoring system. Additionally, we hold 68 patents, over 160 intellectual property registrations, and product safety certifications such as CE and the Sensitive Skin Dermatest certification,establishing a robust safety guarantee for our products. We are committed to providing safe, comfortable and reliable products, becoming a trusted choice for families worldwide.

The General Manager of BB Kitty emphasized that Vietnam will be one of BB Kitty’s strategic fulcrums. Our brand will continue to export high-quality Chinese products, allowing Southeast Asian consumers to experience BB Kitty’s brand charm.

Over the next decade, BB Kitty will expand into 45 countries and regions worldwide, establishing branch offices in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. We will prioritize developing Hong Kong as a trade center, Shenzhen as a brand marketing center, and Quanzhou as a product R&D and supply chain center. We look forward to more partners joining us to spread this love to every corner of the globe.

Hashtag: #BBKitty

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MALAYSIA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL COUNCIL LAUNCHES MH WELLNESS FAIR 2025, CHAMPIONING HEALTHY YOUTHS

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) today launches the first edition of its MH Wellness Fair 2025 series, themed “Young & Healthy Champions”, in conjunction with the United Nations’ International Youth Day that is celebrated every 12th August. The fair celebrates and empowers young people to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

Held at The Campus, Ampang, the fair brings together leading health experts, fitness innovators, cultural performers, and wellness brands under one roof. With the aim of empowering communities through knowledge and joyful experiences, the MH Wellness Fair 2025 features an exciting line-up of activities, exclusive wellness packages, and engaging sessions designed to encourage preventive healthcare, fitness, and mental well-being, including:

  • Health Insights:
    • “Dental Care: Oral Health for Kids and Teens” by Dr. Tracey Lau Phui Yi, Kheng Dental Clinic
    • “Heart Disease: If We Know the Enemy, Why Are We Still Losing?” by Dr. Abdul Arif Shaparudin, Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)
    • “Stop the Progression: Myopia Control for Children” by Dr. Ng Chun Wai, OPTIMAX Eye Specialist Centre
    • “Recovery, Mental & Emotional Health with Aromatherapy & Cakra Energy” by Redzuan Sabar, AMSPA member from Treat Me Wellness Center
  • Fitness & Fun – Babel Fit’s “MoveQuest Adventure Park,” immersive workouts, family dance sessions, and recovery lounge experiences.
  • Wellness Experiences – Complimentary massages, posture checks, spa vouchers, and a marketplace featuring over 20 local health and lifestyle vendors.
  • Culture & Tradition – A captivating performance of Anggalang Magunatip, the traditional bamboo dance of Sabah, alongside Integration of Malaysian traditional games like Congkak and Batu Seremban that promote coordination, reflexes, and intergenerational bonding.
  • VM2026 Integration – A “meet & greet” session with Wira & Manja, the beloved mascots of Visit Malaysia 2026, interactive VR experiences brought by Tourism Malaysia.

The fair also emphasises inclusivity, providing a welcoming environment for both locals and expatriates from all ages to explore Malaysia’s healthcare and tourism offerings. As MHTC prepares for the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026, this initiative serves as a platform to showcase Malaysia’s strengths in healthcare and wellness, while fostering community engagement and promoting healthier living for all.

The MH Wellness Fair 2025 is made possible with the support of key partners: TEG Media, Babel Fit, AMSPA, and Tourism Malaysia. For more information, visit https://malaysiahealthcare.org/.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:

Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
+603 8776 6168
shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my

Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib
Senior Executive, Communications
+603 8776 6168
hamidah.m@mhtc.org.my

About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), founded in 2009 and operating under the purview of Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is tasked with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and establishing valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. Working with 82 MHTC member hospitals across Malaysia, MHTC aims to elevate the healthcare travel industry through an active ecosystem, a robust “Malaysia Healthcare” brand, and strategic market initiatives. The “Malaysia Healthcare” brand aspires to position Malaysia as the premier global healthcare destination. As a significant export service, Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.

YTL Cement Redefined Building Trends and Championed Sustainability and Innovation at 3rd Annual Sustainable Construction Symposium


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2025 – YTL Cement, in partnership with The Edge, successfully concluded its third annual sustainable construction symposium recently, bringing together over 200 industry leaders and players to explore the future of construction under the theme “Building Trends Redefined: The Next Level” which explored urban liveability, sustainable construction ambitions, and smart green technologies.

(From left) Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) design principal Nicolas Medrano, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia senior manager of consultancy and inspection Mohd Khairolden Ghani, SOM senior associate principal Ian Ralph, YTL Cement Group general manager Lim Tze Liang, The Edge Media Group chief commercial officer Sharon Teh, Master Builders Association Malaysia president Oliver Wee, YTL Cement CEO Datuk Yeoh Soo Keng, Construction Industry Development Board CEO Zainora Zainal, Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia president Datuk Ho Hon Sang, YTL Cement group managing director Datuk Seri Michael Yeoh, YTL Cement executive director Rachel Yeoh, The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Datuk Ho Kay Tat, YTL Cement executive director Michelle Yeoh, YTL Cement director Joshua Yeoh, Malaysian Institute of Architects deputy president Dexter Koh, Eastern Pretech Solutions CEO Lee Mun Sam, Sika Malaysia general manager Francisco Retondo, The Edge Malaysia editor-in-chief Kathy Fong, City & Country senior editor E Jacqui Chan and The Edge Media Group editor emeritus Au Foong Yee
(From left) Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) design principal Nicolas Medrano, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia senior manager of consultancy and inspection Mohd Khairolden Ghani, SOM senior associate principal Ian Ralph, YTL Cement Group general manager Lim Tze Liang, The Edge Media Group chief commercial officer Sharon Teh, Master Builders Association Malaysia president Oliver Wee, YTL Cement CEO Datuk Yeoh Soo Keng, Construction Industry Development Board CEO Zainora Zainal, Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia president Datuk Ho Hon Sang, YTL Cement group managing director Datuk Seri Michael Yeoh, YTL Cement executive director Rachel Yeoh, The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Datuk Ho Kay Tat, YTL Cement executive director Michelle Yeoh, YTL Cement director Joshua Yeoh, Malaysian Institute of Architects deputy president Dexter Koh, Eastern Pretech Solutions CEO Lee Mun Sam, Sika Malaysia general manager Francisco Retondo, The Edge Malaysia editor-in-chief Kathy Fong, City & Country senior editor E Jacqui Chan and The Edge Media Group editor emeritus Au Foong Yee

It opened with an address by Rachel Yeoh, Executive Director of YTL Cement who set the stage with a compelling vision for the future of construction, emphasising YTL Cement’s dedication to sustainability and innovation through the launch of Malaysia’s first repurposed concrete aggregate facility (RCA) in collaboration with the Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM), and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), which can potentially replace up to 30% of natural aggregates in concrete.

She also highlighted how YTL Cement is committed to leveraging digital technologies to enhance its operational efficiencies and strengthening its industry partnerships with CREAM, the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), among others, to drive more sustainable practices within the industry.

The event also featured 10 local and international speakers from the public and private sectors, across four deep dive sessions and two panel discussions. Topics covered included how cities can thrive with sustainable urban intelligence by Ian Ralph from global architecture and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); how to make sustainable construction a reality in Malaysia by Puan Zainora Zainal, the CEO of CIDB; how to design and create buildings that care for people, planet and performance by Nicolas Medrano, a design principal from SOM; and an overview on SustainBuild Mark, Malaysia’s first standardised industry certification for sustainable building materials by Ir. Ts. Dr Hj Mohd Khairolden Ghani, a representative of CREAM.

A panel discussion on smart-driven green construction was also held between YTL Cement’s technical general manager Lim Tze Liang, Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA)’s president, Datuk Ho Hon Sang, and Master Builders Association of Malaysia (MBAM)’s president Oliver Wee. During the session, Lim detailed YTL Cement’s comprehensive sustainability efforts, such as the introduction of its ECO product range that are produced in its ISO-certified facilities, YTL Cement’s AI-driven kiln optimisation and groundbreaking R&D collaborations with CREAM and Malaysian universities, including the development of self-healing concrete with an 83% efficacy rate.

Datuk Ho from REHDA emphasised the need for holistic green strategies for the benefit of the environment, industry, and nation while Oliver Wee of MBAM, discussed the challenges of legacy infrastructure and high initial investment costs for green transformation, calling for greater awareness and education for industry players.

The symposium concluded with a fireside chat on rethinking building solutions and mindsets, between Damian Lusty the Head of Sustainability & Digitalisation at specialty chemicals company Sika, Ar. Dexter Koh the deputy president of PAM, and Lee Mun Sam, CEO of Eastern Pretech Solutions Sdn Bhd.

Lee Mun Sam of Eastern Pretech shared his firm’s two-decade experience in prefabrication for Industrialised Building Systems (IBS), noting growing industry receptiveness towards sustainable materials despite cost concerns. He also highlighted recent industry innovations like hollow concrete and recycled by-products, which maintain quality while reducing carbon footprints.

Beyond that, the panel discussed Malaysia’s middling progress in sustainability, and the need for collective action to get ahead. Dexter Koh highlighted the disconnect between various policies and how industry players need to be more collaborative moving forward, while Damian Lusty shared how government incentives like carbon taxes and collaborative design approaches are essential in balancing costs and sustainability. The panellists concluded that long-term value, not upfront expenses, must drive industry transformation.

The Symposium served as a critical platform for dialogue and collaboration, underscoring a unified industry commitment to redefining Malaysia’s built environment. By bridging insights from developers, architects, engineers, and material suppliers, the event charted a clear path forward, balancing innovation, practicality and environmental stewardship with economic growth.

Hashtag: #YTLCement #SustainableConstruction

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About YTL Cement Group

YTL Cement Group is Malaysia’s homegrown integrated building solutions leader, with a growing global footprint across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Dubai, and Finland. We deliver end-to-end solutions, from cement, concrete, drymix, aggregates, and precast concrete to prefabricated bathroom units, green technology, and environmental services, helping our customers to build better.

For over 70 years, we have been a trusted partner in nation building, contributing to landmark projects in every market we serve. Guided by a customer-first mindset and driven by insights and innovation, we set the benchmark for quality, performance, and reliability.

With sustainability at our core, we provide solutions that endure. Our ECO Product Range provides low-carbon alternatives, including ECOCem™ low-carbon cements, ECOConcrete™ with reduced embodied carbon, ECOSand™ as a sustainable substitute for natural sand, and ECODrymix™ eco-friendly pre-mixes, supporting the industry’s transition to a greener future.

CASEKOO: The Green Phone Case Gone Bold

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phone protection is important due to the inevitable drops, scratches, and cracks of everyday life. But what if your phone case could protect more than just your device? CASEKOO’s phone cases offer the perfect blend of durability and sustainability—protecting your health by containing less than 0.1% SVHCs and supporting the climate by offsetting carbon emissions, all while keeping your phone safe.

Why Choose a Green Phone Case

Many plastic phone cases contain chemicals like phthalates, which are used to make plastic softer and more flexible. Phthalates are classified as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) due to their serious health risks, including endocrine disruption. They can affect the reproductive system—especially concerning for those planning to have children—and may cause developmental issues in teenagers. However, CASEKOO has received certification from BTF Testing Lab, indicates that the concentration of the 241 listed SVHCs is less than 0.1%. This means CASEKOO phone cases are non-toxic and safe for everyday use.

What matters, in addition to your own health, is the health of Mother Earth. Greenhouse gas emissions are a growing global concern, as our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate. In response, CASEKOO is proud to have been a ClimatePartner-certified supplier for three consecutive years. We have calculated the lifecycle emissions of each phone case we produce, reduced emissions where possible, and funded a climate project called Wind Energy in Yumen, China—offsetting the equivalent of 3,829,597 kg of carbon dioxide emissions between 2022 and 2023.

Between 2022 and 2024, CASEKOO was proud to be one of the supporters of the wind energy projects in South Africa and Northeast Brazil, as well as clean energy initiatives for farmers in Southern China. By financing wind turbines and biogas farms, and distributing biogas to local households, these three projects have helped reduce approximately a total of 1.1 million tons of carbon dioxide. In 2025, CASEKOO also confirmed its participation in supporting the Improved Cookstoves project across India, with an estimated offset of 166,836 kg of carbon dioxide by May 2026.

Why Choose CASEKOO Magic Stand Phone Case

Choosing CASEKOO’s non-toxic, eco-friendly, and compostable phone cases proves you don’t have to sacrifice style or protection to go green. Designed to safeguard your device while actively reducing personal health problems and GHG emissions, these cases are a win-win for both you and Mother Earth.

Whether you prefer something sleek and minimal or bold and artistic, there’s an eco-friendly option that perfectly matches your style. So why settle for a standard plastic case when you can choose one that’s both practical and planet-friendly?

We promise to make more than a case. Discover CASEKOO’s eco-friendly phone cases today and make a choice that protects your phone—and the planet here.

 

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Lord Swraj Paul

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of The Rt. Hon. Lord Swraj Paul, a distinguished industrialist, philanthropist, and parliamentary statesman whose remarkable life touched countless individuals across the globe. Lord Paul died peacefully in London, surrounded by family, the evening of August 21, 2025.

Born in Punjab, India, Lord Swraj Paul rose from humble beginnings, later pursuing his education at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Guided by enduring values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance, he became Chairman of Caparo, the London-based family association of businesses, with Bull Moose Tube as one of its major pillars. Under his visionary leadership, Caparo evolved into one of Britain’s largest family-owned enterprises, renowned for its innovation and global expansion. This growth included transforming the U.S. based Bull Moose Tube from a small mechanical tubing business into one of the largest steel pipe and tubing producers in North America, with production capacity exceeding 1 million tons.

Lord Paul served as a member and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords in Great Britain, advocating for industry, education, and philanthropy. Renowned for his indefatigable spirit and unwavering commitment, Lord Paul donated millions of dollars and pounds to organizations worldwide — most notably his alma mater, MIT, and for the preservation of London Zoo.

His devotion to philanthropy was established through the Aruna and Ambika Paul Foundation, originally founded in memory of his beloved daughter Ambika, whose tragic passing from leukemia in 1968 moved Lord Paul to England and inspired his life’s work. The Foundation, created in 1978 and later renamed to honor his wife Lady Aruna Paul after her death in 2022, has grown under the Paul family’s stewardship to make a profound impact on children and young people through education, culture, and health initiatives around the world.

John Krupinski, CEO of Bull Moose Tube, remarked “I can speak for all of the employees at Bull Moose Tube, that we all feel blessed, honored and proud to have known and worked for Lord Paul.  It was amazing that such an accomplished and distinguished man cared most about the well-being of his employees and their families. On each and every visit to our locations in North America, he expressed his gratitude towards all who worked for him by personally greeting and thanking them. He often referenced the “dignity of labor” and had the utmost respect and compassion for those who worked in his plants. His influence and inspiration will guide us to do what he wanted most, to continue to grow his company for the benefit of all employees and his family for many years to come. We will all truly miss his presence, his smile, and unwavering motivating spirit. We will continue Lord Paul’s vision through the continued leadership of Lord Paul’s eldest son, The Hon. Ambar Paul, our Caparo Bull Moose and Bull Moose Tube Chairman.

The passing of Lord Swraj Paul leaves an indelible legacy — a tribute to visionary leadership, entrepreneurial excellence, and philanthropic passion. His life will continue to inspire the generations who follow.

About Bull Moose Tube

Bull Moose Tube is a part of the Caparo Bull Moose Group of Companies. The company operates from seven manufacturing plants in the US, including Chicago Heights, IL; Elkhart, IN; Gerald, MO; Masury, OH; Trenton, GA; Casa Grande, AZ and Sinton, TX. Today the company offers one of the largest ranges of sustainable welded steel tubing in North America. Typical applications of Bull Moose Tube’s material include commercial construction, heavy equipment, transportation, infrastructure, fire protection, heavy civil and marine deep foundations, automotive equipment, and many other engineered products. For more information visit: www.bullmoosetube.com.

About Caparo

Caparo is a diversified international association of businesses, with interests predominantly in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of value-added steel and niche engineering products, including its heavy haul trailer manufacturing subsidiary, XL Specialized Trailers, headquartered in Manchester, Iowa, USA. Caparo’s wider activities encompass hotels, property, power generation, logistics, financial services and investment.

Owned by the Paul family, Caparo was founded in 1968 by Indian born British Industrialist, Rt. Hon. The Lord Paul of Marylebone, PC. Today, Caparo operates internationally from over forty sites, serving customers globally, primarily from operations based in the UK, North America, India, and the Middle East. For more information visit: www.caparo.com

CONTACT:
marketing@bullmooseindustries.com 

Everbright Environment Announces 2025 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Everbright Environment Group Limited (“Everbright Environment” or the “Company”) (257.HK) announces its unaudited interim results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Group”) for six months ended 30 June 2025 (“1H2025” or the “period under review”).

In terms of operating results, during the period under review, the Group adhered to the principle of making steady and promoting stability through practical measures. It actively implemented three major development strategies, namely technology as a driving force, an internationalisation path, and an industry ecosystem, and made every effort to advance its “Second-Stage Entrepreneurship”, firmly promoting high-quality development. Specifically, during the period under review, the Group maintained strategic leadership, with the three major development strategies gradually becoming clearer; adhered to a market-oriented approach, accelerating the cultivation of new development momentum; focused on core business areas, striving to improve operational quality and efficiency; committed to management enhancement, solidifying internal competencies for development; and maintained a bottom-line mindset, effectively preventing and resolving risks. Overall, the Group’s business performance made stable progress, with operations moving in a positive direction.

During the period under review, the Group recorded a total revenue of approximately HK$14.304 billion, a decrease of 8% from the first half of 2024 (“1H2024”); gross profit amounted to approximately HK$6.331 billion, an increase of 5% from 1H2024; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) amounted to approximately HK$6.048 billion, a decrease of 8% from 1H2024; profit attributable to equity holders of the Company amounted to HK$2.207 billion, a decrease of 10% from 1H2024; and basic earnings per share amounted to HK35.92 cents, a decrease of 10% from 1H2024.

In terms of market expansion, during the period under review, the Group remained committed to advancing both domestic and overseas business expansion, promoting the synchronised development of asset-light and asset-heavy businesses, and proactively exploring new businesses and models. It also deployed business-to-business (“ToB”) business, and closely monitored merger and acquisition (“M&A”) opportunities. In 1H2025, the Group invested in and secured 4 new projects, with a total investment of approximately RMB2.396 billion, and signed various new asset-light business contracts worth RMB520 million.

The designed treatment and supply capacities of the newly secured projects in 1H2025 are summarised below:

Project category

Designed treatment/

supply capacity

Household waste

3,000 tonnes/day

Waste Water

10,000 m3/day

Biomass raw materials

50,000 tonnes/year

Biomethane

10,000,000 Nm3/year

In respect to expansion highlights, during the period under review, in the domestic market, the Group adhered to a business expansion approach that emphasises both asset-light and asset-heavy businesses, while simultaneously cultivating new growth drivers. It consolidated and enhanced its advantageous businesses such as solid waste treatment, water treatment, and environmental remediation; actively explored areas such as synergistic coupling models for green power and computing centers to expand ToB business opportunities; clarified M&A directions across four dimensions and strived for new breakthroughs in key regions; further tapped the potential of synergistic businesses by expanding into mobile heat supply, methane purification, and reusable water supply; and signed the Group’s first biomethane project, marking a significant breakthrough in the high-value utilisation of biomass resources. In relation to the overseas market, the Group secured 2 waste-to-energy projects in Uzbekistan, marking its first entry into the Central Asian market. In addition, the Group undertook asset-light services including equipment procurement and supply in Thailand and India. To further contribute to the development of a green “Belt and Road” and to seize related market opportunities, the Group planned to establish representative offices in regions such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Central Asia. By leveraging on these regional hubs, the Group aims to establish and improve its overseas project pipeline.

As of 30 June 2025, the Group had established a business presence across 25 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, and a special administrative region in China, covering 229 cities, counties, and districts. Its overseas markets extended to 16 countries, including Germany, Poland, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan. The Group had invested in and secured a total of 604 environmental protection projects, with an aggregate investment of approximately RMB164.307 billion. It also undertook various asset-light businesses and services, including environmental remediation, waste sorting, design and consulting, equipment supply, and technical services. The Group’s environmental energy and greentech sectors had secured a total of 196 waste-to-energy projects, with a designed daily household waste processing capacity of 162,900 tonnes (including capacity under the operation and management (“O&M”) model).

In terms of corporate governance, during the period under review, the Group actively improved its organisational structure and decision-making management system, solidifying its development foundation. Among which, Ms. Qu Li was appointed as non-executive director of the Company and Professor Zhang Xiang, JP. was appointed as independent non-executive director of the Company to enhance the diversity of the members of the board (the “Board”) of directors of the Company and strengthen the Group’s capabilities in international business development and technological innovation. Additionally, a sustainability committee was established under the Board to actively align with relevant worldwide practices, ensuring a more systematic and standardised supervision and enhancement of its sustainability efforts. The Group also established the Chief Executive Officer’s Office and a mechanism for thematic meetings on business operation and management, and systematically optimised the organisational setup of the Group’s headquarters departments, strengthening support for key operational tasks such as market expansion.

Regarding innovation-driven empowerment, during the period under review, the Group, leveraging its technology committee office, put in place a comprehensive management system for scientific research. Through the revision and enhancement of several core policies, including the Administrative Measures for Technology Research and Development Funding, the Group formed a full-cycle institutional framework covering project management, commercialisation of research outcome, and performance evaluation and incentives. At the same time, the Group systematically reviewed its ongoing research topics and guided by business needs, prioritised the research and development (“R&D”) and application and commercialisation of research outcome relating to the “3+1” key topics such as fly ash resource utilisation. Notably, the Group’s Zhejiang Ninghai Waste-to-Energy Project (“Ninghai Project”) successfully launched the test of China’s first anaerobic ammonia oxidation system for waste-to-energy projects. The 200 tonnes/day small-scale furnace system entered the installation and commissioning phase at the Group’s Hebei Guangzong Waste-to-Energy Project. Moreover, the Group’s anaerobic membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology for leachate treatment has been identified as reaching an internationally leading level, and its small-scale incinerator equipment has been assessed as achieving an advanced international standard, with its “Multi-Source Solid Waste Co-Incineration Technology” reaching an internationally leading level. In terms of digital and intelligent capability building for management, the Group continued to advance the construction of integrated digital platforms, including those for business-finance integration. As of 30 June 2025, the Group held a total of 2,240 intellectual property rights.

In terms of operations management, during the period under review, through implementing measures such as the “Twenty Measures for Refined Management” and the “Fifteen Special Measures for Increasing Operation Revenue”, the operational quality and efficiency of the Group’s existing projects were enhanced, with major operational indicators continuing to show positive trends. In the environmental energy sector, the average power generation per tonne of incoming waste fed into the furnace of the waste-to-energy projects increased by 3% to approximately 460 kWh, as compared with 1H2024, while the comprehensive plant power consumption rate declined by 0.3 percentage point to approximately 14.7%, as compared with 1H2024. In the environmental water sector, the waste water treatment volume was approximately 835,100,000 m3, comparatively the same as in 1H2024, while it continuously strengthened refined management measures, such as optimisation of chemical types, precise chemical dosing, and energy management contracting (“EMC”) of equipment, to further reduce the operating costs of existing projects, and secured more than 10 EMC contracts. In the greentech sector, the heat supply and power generation volumes of the integrated biomass utilisation projects both increased as compared with 1H2024, while the unit purchase price of biomass fuel decreased by 8% as compared with 1H2024.

In terms of project construction, during the period under review, 7 projects of the Group completed construction and commenced operation, 3 projects completed construction, and 1 environmental remediation service was completed and delivered. A total of 7 projects commenced construction, along with 3 environmental remediation services starting to be implemented.

In terms of environmental contributions, in 1H2025, the Group generated green electricity of approximately 14.8 billion kWh through processing more than 32 million tonnes of household waste, hazardous and solid waste, and agricultural and forestry waste. This output is equivalent to saving nearly 6 million tonnes of standard coal, while displacing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by nearly 19 million tonnes. At the same time, through treatment of approximately 840 million m3 of waste water and leachate treatment from waste-to-energy plants, the Group reduced chemical oxygen demand (COD) discharge of approximately 420,000 tonnes.

The Group remains committed to sharing its development and operating results with the shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholders”). To reward the Shareholders for their support, and taking into account the Group’s business development and strategic planning, the Board has declared an interim dividend of HK15.0 cents per share for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (2024: HK14.0 cents per share). The dividend payout ratio was 42%, representing an increase of 7 percentage points as compared with 1H2024.

Mr. Luan Zusheng, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Everbright Environment, said, “In 1H2025, Everbright Environment advanced high-quality development in a solid manner. Its three major development strategies achieved positive results, and its operating performance progressed steadily. In the second half of 2025, the Group will focus on advancing five key tasks: first, to implement its ’15th Five-Year Plan’ effectively to ensure the strategic goals are achieved; second, to enhance contributions from overseas business, seize M&A opportunities, and expand the core businesses; third, to employ multiple measures to strengthen operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency; fourth, to cultivate new growth drivers and promote the development of technological innovation platforms; and fifth, to ensure effective risk prevention and control, systematically handle non-performing assets and focus on collecting accounts receivable, while ensuring safe production practices. Everbright Environment, from top to bottom, will prioritise concrete actions and achieve the operational and development goals for 2025 with high quality, creating sustainable value for the Shareholders and the society.”

Mr. Wang Silian, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Everbright Environment, said, “This year marks the 20th anniversary of the ‘Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains are Invaluable Assets’ concept and the 5th anniversary of China’s goals of ‘Peaking Carbon Emissions and Achieving Carbon Neutrality’. As an industry leader, Everbright Environment has been consistently upholding and practicing the ecological civilisation philosophy, embedding green development into its corporate DNA. As a result, the Group created development opportunities while safeguarding clear waters and green mountains, and forged core competitiveness amid market competition. Since last year, guided by its ‘Secondary-Stage Entrepreneurship’ initiative, the Group has shifted from pursuing scale to prioritising quality. Looking into the future, with the goal ‘To Become a World-Class Integrated Environmental Service Provider with Chinese Characteristics’, Everbright Environment will remain committed to its mission, unleash innovation vitality, enhance governance effectiveness, and strictly uphold the risk bottom line, striving to convert its efforts into tangible development results. By doing so, the Group aims to achieve a successful conclusion to the ’14th Five-Year Plan’, and launch its ’15th Five-Year Plan’ from a high base. On the journey of the ‘Secondary-Stage Entrepreneurship’, the Group will strive for new success and contribute wisdom and strength to building a Beautiful China and advancing global sustainable development.”

Business Review by Sectors

ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY

In 1H2025, environmental energy invested in and secured 3 new projects, with a total investment of approximately RMB2.336 billion. It also signed multiple asset-light businesses, covering areas such as waste classification, integrated sanitation, and heat and steam supply, with a total contract amount of approximately RMB161 million. These new projects added an additional designed daily household waste processing capacity of 3,000 tonnes. As of 30 June 2025, environmental energy had invested in and implemented a total of 286 projects, with an aggregate investment of approximately RMB101.228 billion, and undertook different types of asset-light businesses, such as 2 O&M projects and 2 engineering design, procurement, construction and operation (EPCO) projects.

In terms of operations management, during the period under review, environmental energy advanced its refined management initiatives, with significant improvement across several key operational indicators as compared with 1H2024: the average power generation per tonne of incoming waste fed into the furnace of the waste-to-energy projects was approximately 460 kWh, increased by 3% as compared with the first half of 2024, while the comprehensive plant power consumption rate was approximately 14.7%, declined by 0.3 percentage point as compared with 1H2024. Additionally, external heat and steam supply increased by 39% as compared with 1H2024, and 2 waste-to-energy projects received regulatory approval to increase waste treatment fee.

Regarding project construction, during the period under review, 2 projects were completed and commenced operation, with a total designed daily household waste processing capacity of 500 tonnes. 2 projects commenced construction, with a total designed daily household waste processing capacity of 400 tonnes.

ENVIRONMENTAL WATER 

As of 30 June 2025, the Group held a 72.87% stake in China Everbright Water Limited (“Everbright Water”).

In 1H2025, Everbright Water secured various new asset-light business contracts totaling approximately RMB60 million. These new projects added a designed daily industrial waste water treatment capacity of 10,000 m3. As of 30 June 2025, Everbright Water had invested in and implemented 170 projects, with a total investment of approximately RMB31.630 billion. It also undertook 13 O&M services and other asset-light businesses.

In terms of operations management, during the period under review, Everbright Water improved the quality and efficiency of operations management through a dual approach of technological innovation and refined management, while further advancing the implementation of intelligent operations management. It continuously strengthened its refined management measures, such as optimisation of chemical types, precise chemical dosing, and energy management contracting of equipment, to further reduce the operating costs of existing projects. An efficient, high-quality digital supply chain system was developed by Everbright Water. More than 10 business contracts were signed for existing projects. As of 30 June 2025, solar power facilities had commenced operation across 12 projects, with a total installed capacity of approximately 20 MWp, generating around 20 million kWh of green electricity annually.

In terms of project construction, during the period under review, Everbright Water had 5 projects that commenced operation upon completion of construction works, with a designed daily water treatment capacity of 700,000 m3; 2 projects that commenced construction, with a designed daily water supply capacity of 15,000 m3.

GREENTECH 

As of 30 June 2025, the Group held a 69.70% stake in China Everbright Greentech Limited (“Everbright Greentech”).

In 1H2025, Everbright Greentech invested in and secured 1 new project with a total investment of approximately RMB60 million, and signed new contracts for 3 environmental remediation services with a total contract value of approximately RMB128 million. The new projects are designed to have an annual biomass raw material processing capacity of 50,000 tonnes, and a biomethane supply capacity of 10,000,000 Nm3. As of 30 June 2025, Everbright Greentech had invested in and held 143 projects, with a total investment of approximately RMB30.827 billion. In addition, Everbright Greentech undertook 19 environmental remediation services (excluding services that had been completed and delivered).

In terms of operations management, during the period under review, Everbright Greentech adhered to a lean operational philosophy, focusing on three dimensions, namely increasing revenue and efficiency, cost control and green value-added services. This approach enhanced the projects’ resilience to risks and its competitiveness in the market. On the revenue enhancement side, heat and steam supply volume from relevant projects increased by approximately 27% as compared with 1H2024, leading to a notable rise in related revenue. On the cost control side, the unit purchase price of biomass fuel declined by 8% as compared with 1H2024, effectively alleviating the pressure from fluctuations in raw material prices. In respect to green value-added services, the transaction volume of green certificates increased by nearly 2 times as compared with the total amount for the entire year of 2024, enhancing the relevant bargaining power.

With respect to project construction, during the period under review, Everbright Greentech had 3 projects that completed construction and commenced operation, and 1 environmental remediation service was completed and delivered. In addition, 3 projects commenced construction, and 3 environmental remediation services began remediation works.

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING 

In 1H2025, the equipment manufacturing made consistent progress in deepening its presence in the domestic market while accelerating business transformation and achieving positive outcomes in overseas markets. In the domestic market, the sector focused on small-scale waste incineration technology and actively expanded into county-level markets in provinces such as Sichuan, Gansu and Heilongjiang. It deepened business in the sub-sectors of fly ash resource utilisation and new energy, signing contracts for fly ash washing equipment in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province and Jiangsu Changzhou Copper Sludge Disposal Project. It also entered the thermal power environmental protection market, winning the bid for the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) flue gas upgrade and major renovation project from Zhongshan Chant Group. Leveraging its core technological strengths, the sector delivered key projects such as the Jiangsu Suzhou Distributed Control System (DCS) Integration Project. In overseas markets, contracts were signed for high-efficiency incinerators in Thailand and slag extractors in India, as well as winning the bidding for Phase I retrofit work in Langkawi, Malaysia, which further advanced the global rollout of the Group’s self-developed environmental equipment.

In 1H2025, the equipment manufacturing signed 8 contracts for external sales of equipment, with a total contract value of approximately RMB112 million, covering a total of 11 sets of equipment, such as furnaces, flue gas purification systems, leachate treatment systems and other new products. On the equipment supply and aftersales service front, the sector initiated 160 project supply services; completed production of 4 sets of grate furnaces for internal and external clients; delivered 11 sets of furnaces and leachate treatment systems; and completed 34 times of unmanned coking services. The sector also signed 137 contracts in relation to external after-sale services, with a total contract value of approximately RMB58 million. In the first half of 2025, the sector provided 156 after-sales service projects for internal and external clients.

EVIROTECH 

In 1H2025, envirotech made steady progress in advancing its “3+1” key R&D directions. Among these, significant breakthroughs were achieved in the development of fly ash treatment technology, which helped facilitate related projects across the Group. Research into carbonisation technologies for waste advanced in an orderly manner, while efforts to develop biomass saccharification and resource recovery technologies contributed to pilot projects within relevant business sectors. In addition, envirotech began exploring technologies related to miniature grate furnaces.

Regarding outcome commercialisation, during the period under review, envirotech actively promoted the commercialisation of key technology research outcome, including Automated Combustion Control (ACC), Automated Flue Gas Control (AFC) using semi-dry processes, Polymer Non-Catalytic Reduction (PNCR), automated weighbridge retrofitting systems, and integrated desulfurisation and denitrification solutions. Notably, the anaerobic ammonia oxidation system was successfully commissioned at Ninghai Project, laying a solid foundation for scaling up the research outcome commercialisation in the future.

About China Everbright Environment Group Limited

China Everbright Environment Group Limited (“Everbright Environment”) is a flagship enterprise of China Everbright Group Ltd. in the industrial sector. Everbright Environment is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEX”) (257.HK). It has two listed subsidiary companies: China Everbright Water Limited, which is dual listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and HKEX (U9E.SG and 1857.HK) and China Everbright Greentech Limited, which is listed on HKEX (1257.HK). Since its transformation into the environmental field in 2003, Everbright Environment has become the largest environmental enterprise in China, a leading player in Asia’s environmental protection industry, as well as a world-renowned environmental group.

As the world’s largest waste-to-energy, Everbright Environment has a designed daily household waste processing capacity of more than 160,000 tonnes. The Company has a business presence in 25 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and a special administrative region in China, as well as 16 overseas markets including Germany, Poland, Vietnam and Uzbekistan. Focusing on the areas of solid waste, water-related business and clean energy, the Company’s main businesses cover waste-to-energy and synergistic waste treatment, integrated biomass utilisation, hazardous and solid waste treatment, new energy, environmental remediation, water environment management, equipment manufacturing, waste sorting, environmental sanitation integration, resource recycling, development of zero-waste cities, research and development relating to green technologies, ecological and environmental planning and designing, as well as environmental protection industrial parks.

 

Homary Opens First Commercial Flagship Store in Los Angeles County, Duarte

DUARTE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Homary, the award-winning global home lifestyle brand known for blending stunning design with accessible luxury, is proud to announce the opening of its first-ever commercial flagship store in Duarte, California, as a key achievement within the brand’s assertive global growth plan. The store, located at 1032 E Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA 91010, will officially open its doors to the public on September 5, 2025, beginning a month-long celebration involving design, community, and exclusive in-store experiences.

The Duarte flagship store presents Homary’s signature styles in immersive, real-home displays.
The Duarte flagship store presents Homary’s signature styles in immersive, real-home displays.

To commemorate the grand opening, Homary is offering a curated selection of in-store-only promotions and member-exclusive perks, available from September 5 to October 5:

Opening Promotions Include:

  • Free Welcome Gifts for all guests who complete an online reservation and visit in person—choose from a Moon Lamp or Magnetic Phone Holder.
  • In-Store Discounts Up to 20% OFF, based on total spending tiers.
  • Guaranteed Lucky Draws—spend $3,000+ and win up to $300 in store credit.
  • Tiered Gift Rewards for purchases starting from $3,000.
  • Homary Membership Perks, including point accumulation and greater discounts.

“This flagship store is not just a showroom—it’s a space to bring our design philosophy to life. We want our customers to touch, feel, and imagine how Homary can transform their everyday spaces,” said Susi Wang, the CEO at Homary. “Opening our first flagship store in California is a natural step forward in our commitment to blending global aesthetics with local connection.”

Located in the heart of Southern California, the Duarte store offers a thoughtfully designed retail experience, showcasing Homary’s signature styles—from modern minimalist to mid-century—through immersive, visually engaging displays. The space also allows customers to receive personalized design guidance and preview Homary’s latest collections in person.

Now serving over 15 global markets and millions of customers, Homary remains committed to one simple promise: delivering dream homes—without compromising on style, quality, or affordability.

For more details, please visit Homary.

About Homary

Renowned for its exquisite, multifunctional, and affordable home solutions, Homary is changing the way people transform their living spaces. Named the No. 1 home living brand in the U.S. by Newsweek, Homary has become the destination for those seeking a magazine-worthy home at a reasonable price. The brand is also expanding its physical footprint with showrooms in the United States and the United Kingdom.