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NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.

This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.

“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.” 

AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators

NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

GAC Named an Official Pre-Season Tour Partner of Chelsea Football Club in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia

HONG KONG and JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GAC is proud to be one of Chelsea FC’s Official Pre-Season Tour Partners in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia. The partnership will support the Men’s First Team throughout both tour stops.

As one of the most successful Premier League clubs of the 21st century, Chelsea FC boasts a passionate global fan base. This pre-season tour marks the club’s return to the Asia-Pacific region, with the Men’s First Team set to play high-profile fixtures across Australia, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia and Malaysia. Chelsea FC will face Italian giants Juventus at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium on 5 August before taking on Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Bahru on 9 August. The two fixtures provide an exciting platform for GAC and Chelsea FC to engage with football fans across the region.

A Fortune Global 500 company, GAC has steadily expanded its international footprint in recent years. Through partnerships with leading football clubs—including Sydney FC (Australia), Deportivo Toluca (Mexico), Flamengo (Brazil), and Millonarios (Colombia)—GAC has continued to strengthen its global brand presence. The collaboration with Chelsea FC, one of the world’s most iconic football clubs, marks another significant milestone in the company’s international brand development.

This partnership is underpinned by GAC’s growing presence in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia. In Hong Kong (China), GAC ranked No.1 in the private electric vehicle market in April 2026, while its cumulative market share exceeded 10% during the first half of the year, further reinforcing its leadership in the city’s new energy vehicle sector. Meanwhile, the GS3 EMZOOM and EMKOO, locally assembled in Malaysia through CKD production, have continued to gain strong market recognition among local consumers.

GAC stated that the speed, passion and team spirit embodied in football closely align with the brand’s pursuit of driving excellence and its unwavering commitment to exceeding customer expectations. By partnering with a world-class football club like Chelsea FC, GAC aims to enhance its brand presence across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, showcasing its innovation, quality and commitment to smarter mobility. Looking ahead, GAC will continue to strengthen its global footprint through innovation, quality and collaboration, creating greener, smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions for customers worldwide.

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Announces Physical AI Vision at San Francisco AI Summit

  • Hyundai Motor Group shares roadmap for realizing its Physical AI vision and collaboration strategy with global tech leaders at the San Francisco AI Summit
  • Executive Chair Euisun Chung presented, “Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing to become a Physical AI solution company,” adding, “The ultimate Physical AI vision we pursue is the realization of integrated intelligence at the city level”
  • The Group to leverage manufacturing competitiveness and leading robotics capabilities centered on Boston Dynamics, while establishing a data flywheel system connecting real-world operational data with continuous AI model advancement
  • The Group to leverage strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind
  • The Group to collaborate with NVIDIA to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities

… The initiative to support Korea’s Physical AI industry through an open ecosystem

  • The Group to cultivate strategic domestic hubs through investments in Saemangeum AI Valley and future advanced industries in Korea’s Yeongnam region

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) Executive Chair Euisun Chung today outlined the Group’s vision and strategy for Physical AI at the San Francisco AI Summit held in San Francisco, California.

 

The event brought together approximately 150 attendees, including Executive Chair Chung, business leaders from major Korean companies, executives from leading U.S. technology firms, startup representatives and students.

At the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented the Group’s roadmap for advancing Physical AI and outlined strategic collaboration plans with global technology leaders.

“Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional boundaries of automotive manufacturing by expanding into autonomous driving, robotics and AI Defined Factories, accelerating our transformation into a Physical AI solution company.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Accelerating the Transition to a Physical AI Solution Company

Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision extends beyond intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI seamlessly connects and optimizes entire operations. Ultimately, the Group envisions integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is organically connected and operated through AI.

A key differentiator for the Group is its ability to create a data flywheel that continuously connects real-world operations with AI advancement. Drawing on extensive experience in large-scale manufacturing, mobility, robotics and service operations, the Group is positioned to deploy, refine and scale Physical AI technologies in real industrial environments.

Executive Chair Chung also outlined strategic partnerships with leading technology companies, including NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind, to further advance Physical AI capabilities.

By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing competitiveness, mobility and robotics technologies and extensive operational data with the AI infrastructure and algorithm capabilities of global technology leaders, the Group aims to help foster a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.

Executive Chair Chung also introduced initiatives designed to support the growth of Korea’s robotics and AI ecosystem, including the development of a Robot Reference Platform with NVIDIA that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities, as well as investments in initiatives such as the Saemangeum AI Valley.

Physical AI Vision: From Intelligent Devices to Integrated Intelligence at the City Level

During the summit, Executive Chair Chung presented Hyundai Motor Group’s Physical AI vision.

“The ultimate Physical AI vision Hyundai Motor Group pursues begins with intelligent devices such as vehicles and robots, expands to intelligent spaces such as AI factories, and ultimately realizes integrated intelligence at the city level, where urban infrastructure is seamlessly connected and operated.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung

The Group’s vision begins with intelligent devices, where AI capabilities enhance vehicles and robots. It then expands to intelligent spaces, including AI factories where AI autonomously integrates logistics, production and quality management across entire operations.

Ultimately, Hyundai Motor Group envisions city-level intelligence, where critical infrastructure and assets — including energy, mobility and robotics systems — are connected and optimized in real time.

Executive Chair Chung also highlighted the Group’s key strengths in realizing its Physical AI vision:

  • World-class manufacturing competitiveness: Hyundai Motor Group has built extensive expertise through decades of operating global manufacturing facilities, managing quality systems and optimizing supply chains. This foundation enables the Group to apply AI technologies to products, processes and services while rapidly validating and scaling innovations in real-world environments.
  • Leading robotics capabilities: Hyundai Motor Group has established robotics as a key pillar of its future business portfolio. Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot Spot®, logistics robot Stretch®, and Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s next-generation mobile robot platform MobED are recognized for combining technological competitiveness with real-world applicability.

    In particular, the humanoid robot Atlas® is emerging as a representative example of Physical AI, supporting and collaborating with people across manufacturing, logistics and mobility environments.

  • Establishing a data flywheel system: Hyundai Motor Group is establishing a data flywheel system that leverages data generated across manufacturing operations, vehicles, logistics systems and robotics demonstrations to continuously advance AI models. Enhanced algorithms are then reapplied to real-world operations, creating a virtuous cycle that improves performance and strengthens Physical AI capabilities.

Accelerating the Future of Physical AI Through Partnerships with Global Tech Leaders

Executive Chair Chung also outlined concrete initiatives to position Hyundai Motor Group as a leader in human-centered Physical AI through strategic collaborations with NVIDIA and Waymo, as well as Boston Dynamics’ strategic partnership with Google DeepMind.

“By combining Hyundai Motor Group’s strengths in manufacturing, robotics and data with the capabilities of global technology leaders, we can help create a new innovation ecosystem for the Physical AI era.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

  • NVIDIA – Advancing Physical AI infrastructure and talent development

Hyundai Motor Group is expanding collaboration with NVIDIA to strengthen Physical AI infrastructure and cultivate AI talent. Building on a supply agreement for 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and a memorandum of understanding signed last year to advance Korea’s Physical AI capabilities, the Group is pursuing a range of initiatives, including the establishment of Hyundai Motor Group Robot Application Center, as well as various collaborations aimed at strengthening Korea’s Physical AI infrastructure and AI talent ecosystem, including the NVIDIA’s AI Technology Center.

In manufacturing, the Group is leveraging NVIDIA’s platform to create more sophisticated digital twins of production facilities, enhancing process design, operational optimization and validation efficiency. The collaboration also includes the integration of NVIDIA’s autonomous driving solutions, including automotive semiconductors, sensors and architecture, with Hyundai Motor Group vehicle platforms.

  • Waymo – Strengthening autonomous driving collaboration

Hyundai Motor Group continues to strengthen its strategic partnership with Waymo in the autonomous driving sector to support the development of a safe and innovative autonomous driving ecosystem. Autonomous driving vehicles require a wide range of specialized capabilities, including redundant systems for steering, braking, power and communications, dedicated features such as power-operated doors, as well as enhanced functional safety and cybersecurity technologies.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to produce IONIQ 5 vehicles with specific autonomous-ready modifications at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

  • Google DeepMind – Accelerating next-generation humanoid robotics

Boston Dynamics has established a strategic partnership with Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of next-generation humanoid robots. Advanced AI models and training systems are essential for robots to perform complex tasks in real-world environments and collaborate effectively with people. Through this partnership, Boston Dynamics robots are expected to achieve greater autonomy and adapt more effectively to complex operating environments.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to establish a robot production facility in the U.S. with an annual capacity of up to 30,000 units by 2028. The Atlas humanoid robot will first be deployed at production facilities including HMGMA before broader deployment is expanded through phased validation.

Building an Open Ecosystem Through the Robot Reference Platform and Continued Investment in Korea’s Physical AI Future

Executive Chair Chung also outlined initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of Korea’s Physical AI ecosystem through open collaboration and continued investment.

“The outcomes of collaboration with global technology leaders should contribute to the growth of Korea’s Physical AI industry. To that end, Hyundai Motor Group plans to foster an open ecosystem that supports innovation in robotics and AI technologies.” — Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung

Key initiatives to build an open ecosystem for robotics and AI innovation include:

  • Robot Reference Platform: Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are collaborating to develop a Robot Reference Platform that combines Hyundai Motor Group’s and NVIDIA’s Physical AI capabilities.

    The platform will provide research robot models to universities, research institutes and startups, helping foster an open ecosystem that supports technological innovation and the development of Physical AI talent while contributing to the broader growth of Korea’s robotics and AI industries. 

  • Supporting universities, research institutes and startups: The Robot Reference Platform is expected to provide universities, research institutes and startups with a standardized hardware and software environment, enabling them to more easily develop and validate Physical AI technologies. The initiative aims to help address challenges faced by organizations with innovative ideas but limited access to commercialization opportunities and validation infrastructure.

Hyundai Motor Group is also continuing large-scale investments aimed at driving the next leap forward in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem. Continued investments in Korea’s industrial and technology ecosystem include:

  • Saemangeum AI Valley: In the Saemangeum region of Jeonbuk State, the Group is developing Saemangeum AI Valley, which includes an approximate KRW 9 trillion investment in AI data centers, robotics manufacturing clusters, electrolyzer plants and AI hydrogen city infrastructure. 

    In particular, the robotics manufacturing cluster will serve not only as a production base for the Group’s own robotics products, but also as a robotics foundry that provides manufacturing services for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack manufacturing expertise.

  • Advanced industrial hubs in the Yeongnam region: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest a total of KRW 42 trillion over the next decade to foster advanced industrial hubs focused on AI-driven manufacturing, future aerospace industries and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Through these initiatives, Hyundai Motor Group aims to strengthen key foundations for the Physical AI era, including data and energy infrastructure, robotics production capabilities and real-world validation capabilities. The Group also expects these investments to contribute to enhanced industrial competitiveness, balanced regional development, job creation and broader economic vitality in Korea.

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Newsroom, Genesis Newsroom

From Better Sleep to Better Living: Novilla Marks 15 Years of Comfort Innovation with New Home Collections

LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Novilla celebrates 15 years of better sleep and enters a new era of better living. The anniversary also marks a monumental milestone for the brand. Now more than just a mattress brand, Novilla is expanding into bed frames and sofas to create complete home comfort solutions, bringing thoughtful design, innovation, and everyday comfort from the bedroom into every living space.

Novilla 15th Anniversary
Novilla 15th Anniversary

“Celebrating Novilla’s 15th anniversary gives us a meaningful opportunity to reflect on what we’ve built and imagine what comfort can look like next,” said Amber, Chief Marketing Officer of Novilla. “As we enter our next chapter, we’re extending our expertise beyond the bedroom to create connected solutions for the way people sleep, relax, gather, and live. Our ambition is to grow Novilla into a complete home comfort brand, thoughtfully designed around real spaces, lifestyles, and life stages.”

A Legacy Built on Better Sleep

At the heart of Novilla’s success is the Bliss Memory Foam Mattress, the brand’s bestselling model with more than 2 million units sold worldwide. The mattress has remained in Amazon’s Best Seller Rank Top 5 for four consecutive years and surpassed 260,000 units sold through Amazon in 2025 alone.

Recognized by Sleep Foundation as one of the Best Mattresses Under $500 and The New York Times Wirecutter among The Best Mattresses for 2026, the Bliss Memory Foam Mattress continues to resonate with students, renters, young couples, and first-time homeowners seeking better comfort at an accessible price.

Expanding Comfort Beyond the Bedroom

Throughout the year, Novilla will continue expanding its portfolio with premium mattresses, cooling bedding, bed frames, modular sofas, and curated home bundles—creating seamless comfort solutions throughout the home.

Leading the brand’s entry into the living room category, the Minimalist Performance Chenille Modular Sofa combines mattress-grade comfort with SmartS Coil Technology, easy-to-clean performance chenille fabric, and a flexible modular design. Shipped as a sofa-in-a-box with no assembly required, it’s designed for apartment dwellers, frequent movers, and growing families seeking adaptable, everyday comfort.

Looking Ahead

Novilla will continue to help consumers build complete comfort environments through coordinated bedroom and living room collections that simplify shopping while supporting modern lifestyles. Looking further ahead, the brand’s long-term vision is to become a comprehensive home comfort company, connecting products across sleep, relaxation, and everyday living to create comfort and accessible solutions for homes of every size and stage of life.

Anniversary Event Details

The “Happy 15th to Us” Anniversary Event runs July 8 through August 3 and includes:

  • Up to 50% off sitewide
  • Daily Flash Sales with an extra 20% off
  • 10% off select sofas
  • 10% off select product bundles

For more information and to shop the anniversary event, visit www.novillashop.com.

About Novilla

Founded in 2011, Novilla is a global lifestyle brand dedicated to the mission of “A Cozy Home Made Simple.” By offering high-value mattresses and home-wellness products, Novilla empowers Gen Z and Millennial families to prioritize comfort and healthy living. Grounded in authenticity and sustainability, Novilla strives to be a trusted companion in creating restorative, intentional spaces for the modern home.

SweetNight Launches The Cooling Recovery Campaign, Offering Exclusive Cooling Kits to Support Summer Sleep and Recovery

  • The 12-day summer campaign highlights how quality sleep and advanced cooling technology can help active individuals maintain more comfortable rest and recovery routines during the hottest months of the year.

WILMINGTON, Del., July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As summer heat continues to affect sleep comfort and recovery routines, SweetNight, a modern sleep brand, today announced the launch of The Cooling Recovery Campaign, a 12-day summer wellness initiative designed to explore the connection between cooling comfort, quality sleep, and active lifestyles. Created for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and health-conscious consumers, the campaign highlights how a cooler, more restorative sleep environment can support overall recovery and well-being while introducing the CoolNest® Memory Foam Mattress as a solution designed to help consumers create a more comfortable summer sleep experience.

SweetNight_Cooling_Recovery_Campaign
SweetNight_Cooling_Recovery_Campaign

Cool Down Faster, Recover Deeper

As more people prioritize recovery as part of a healthy lifestyle, sleep is increasingly recognized as an important component of athletic performance and overall well-being. Research has shown that sleep strengthens muscle and bone by boosting growth hormone levels. While exercise provides the stimulus for improvement, the body continues to recover and rebuild during periods of deep, restorative sleep. However, summer heat can make it more challenging to achieve quality rest, potentially affecting sleep comfort, energy levels, and recovery routines.

To raise awareness of the connection between sleep, cooling, and recovery, SweetNight invites the fitness and wellness community to participate in the Cooling Recovery campaign. Under the theme “Cool Down Faster, Recover Deeper,” participants will share their experiences incorporating a cooler, more comfortable sleep environment into their wellness routines and explore how improved nighttime comfort can support daytime performance.

“Quality sleep is an essential part of recovery. Through The Cooling Recovery Campaign, we’re encouraging people to recognize how a cooler, more comfortable sleep environment can support their recovery routines and overall wellness,” said Amber Zhu, Marketing Director at SweetNight.

Stay Cool, Sleep Deep

At the center of the campaign is the CoolNest® Memory Foam Mattress, combining a triple-stage cooling design with a multi-layer breathable foam structure to deliver an all-night cooling experience that can feel up to 8 degrees cooler than surrounding conditions. Its ergonomic 5-zone support system provides targeted support for key body areas, encourages natural spinal alignment, and helps relieve pressure points, allowing sleepers to relax more deeply and wake up refreshed.

The combination of cooling technology, breathability, and ergonomic support makes the CoolNest® Memory Foam Mattress a cooling sleep solution designed for everyday comfort, particularly for those looking to support their recovery routines through better sleep quality and a more comfortable sleep environment during the summer season.

Consumers can participate in the campaign for a chance to win a SweetNight Cooling Kit, featuring cooling sleep essentials designed to create a more comfortable sleep environment. To participate in the giveaway, simply copy the campaign link, take a screenshot, and share it on your Instagram. consumers can sign up through the campaign page, share the campaign link on Instagram. Winners will be selected on August 5 and notified by email.

About SweetNight

SweetNight is a modern sleep brand dedicated to making highquality, intelligent sleep solutions accessible to everyday families. We solve the biggest barriers in smart sleep — by delivering technology that is simple, intuitive, and fairly priced. Our mission is to be the world’s leading Self-Adjusting Sleep Wellness Partner. Making better sleep, recovery, and wellness more accessible through intelligent, easy-to-use sleep systems.

Weichai’s Five Tech Routes Global Debut: Diverse Paths to a Green, Smart Future

HANOI, Vietnam, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At VEC in Vietnam on July 21, the Shandong Heavy Industry global partners conference & green intelligent products expo opened. Responding to the green transition of global commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Weichai – with decades of expertise – unveiled five core tech routes: BEV, HEV, PEMFC, alternative-fuel ICE, and ADAS. Through full-chain proprietary control and breakthroughs, it provides efficient, low-carbon, intelligent power solutions to the global market.

Battery electric vehicle powertrain: full-chain deployment and high-efficiency recharging: Weichai masters core battery, motor, and e‑control technologies. Its CT100 battery – for heavy tractors and dump trucks – features integrated design and triple insulation, delivering better reliability, efficiency, safety, and speed. The WMS3200 drive system, tailored for heavy‑truck haulage, boosts efficiency and cuts vehicle power consumption. The WMC‑L/H/B integrated controllers offer stable, efficient control for light trucks, heavy trucks, and buses.

Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain: deep integration and ultra-long range: Weichai covers series, parallel, and series-parallel architectures, deeply integrating engine and e-drive. For urban logistics, the WP2.5T range extender offers quick response and low noise; for long-haul transport, the WP3NNG natural-gas range extender uses a “pure electric for short hauls, range-extended for long hauls” mode, with over 1,000 km combined range, easing range anxiety.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell: zero-carbon leadership: Weichai has built a full-chain hydrogen energy system covering components, stacks, and systems. The WEF300 fuel cell engine has been deployed in volume in 49-ton heavy-duty trucks, suitable for long-haul and port logistics. The WEFG500 power generation system provides megawatt-class scalable power to support data centers and industrial plants.

Alternative fuel internal combustion engine: diverse clean-energy options and exceptional cost-effectiveness: Modular design enables flexible switching between H₂ and methanol. WP15DI hydrogen ICE peaks at 46.8% thermal efficiency; WP17T methanol ICE targets heavy‑equipment energy use, cuts operating costs, and is mass‑deployed in 130‑ton mining trucks.

Intelligent driving assistance system: vehicle-road-cloud collaboration: Weichai built a vehicle‑road‑cloud full‑stack architecture, with mining autonomous solution for cm‑level docking & obstacle avoidance, and trunk‑line ADAS with intelligent cruise & auto lane‑change, boosting high‑speed safety and economy.

Going forward, Weichai will keep iterating these five tech routes with global partners to advance sustainable manufacturing.

Ralph Ye on 10 Years of Entrepreneurship at CASEKOO: Less Identity Shift, More Habits That Endure

NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As CASEKOO approaches its 10th anniversary, founder Ralph Ye says the company’s biggest achievement isn’t measured by units sold, but by how its philosophy has evolved.


“We don’t only make accessories for devices anymore—we make room for life.”

Ten years ago, Ye found himself frustrated by a simple problem: his phone wouldn’t stand upright on a fast-food table. Instead of accepting the inconvenience, he saw an opportunity to rethink what a phone case could do.

Today, CASEKOO has sold more than 20 million phone cases across 32 countries. Over the past decade, the company has evolved from creating protective accessories into designing products that fit naturally into everyday life.

“Innovation isn’t about changing identities,” Ye said. “It’s about making meaningful habits easier to keep.”

From Q Line to LinKOO

The evolution of CASEKOO’s product portfolio reflects a broader shift in the company’s design philosophy.

The journey began with the Q Line (Quality Line), a collection of crystal-clear phone cases engineered to deliver premium protection without compromising aesthetics. In 2021, CASEKOO introduced the E Line (Innovation Line), the world’s first phone case with an integrated ring stand. The product earned an iF Design Award and became an Amazon bestseller, demonstrating the market’s appetite for accessories that combined protection with everyday functionality. The X Line (Expression Line) followed, expanding the brand’s focus on personalization and expressive design.

Each product generation introduced new capabilities, but each also reinforced an important insight.

“We moved from Q Line to E Line to X Line, and every generation taught us something about what people actually need,” said Ye. “By the time we introduced The KOO series, we weren’t designing features anymore. We were designing around everyday behaviors.”

Today, the portfolio gives each rhythm a clear name: LinKOO — Link Your Way for hands-free carry, StandKOO — Elevate Your Day for hands-free viewing and grip, and X-LINE — Fit Your Vibe for expressive personalization.

It represents CASEKOO’s transition from designing accessories with added functions to creating products that support everyday habits. For the company, the future of consumer technology lies not in how many features a product offers, but in how seamlessly it integrates into the way people live.

A Philosophy Born from Everyday Life

The inspiration behind LinKOO came from one of Ye’s longest-standing habits.

For nearly two decades, he has left home every day holding his wife’s hand. One evening, while carrying his phone, keys, and wallet in his other hand, he realized how often everyday essentials compete with life’s simplest moments.

That observation inspired ClipSafe™, a foldable clasp integrated into the LinKOO series. Hidden when not in use and deployable with a single press, it allows users to carry everyday essentials without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics.

For CASEKOO, LinKOO is more than a product launch. It represents the company’s belief that technology should adapt to people—not the other way around.

“Ten years ago, we asked how to better protect a phone,” Ye said. “Today, we’re asking how to protect a moment.”

That is what designed to fit you means. That is Less Effort, More Living. And after a decade of iteration, failure, and quiet persistence, CASEKOO has finally arrived—not at an answer, but at a better question.

About CASEKOO

CASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle accessories brand built around a simple idea: freeing your hands in everyday life. Through thoughtful hands-free solutions, we help people move seamlessly between different moments of the day—from active, on-the-go moments to times of focus and connection.

What makes CASEKOO different from a regular phone case? We believe technology should support life, not interrupt it. By designing products that adapt naturally to how people live, work, and move, CASEKOO reduces everyday friction and creates a more effortless experience—making room for freedom, connection, and the moments that truly matter.

For more information, visit: casekoo.com.

Contact:
Charlotte Yu
brandteam@casekoo.com 

International Self-Care Day: Dimora Medical Highlights Wound Care as an Essential Part of Everyday Self-Care

NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As International Self-Care Day draws attention to the importance of maintaining health around the clock, the concept of 24/7 self-care continues to gain momentum among consumers seeking more proactive approaches to everyday well-being. While nutrition, exercise, and sleep are often seen as the cornerstones of self-care, effective wound management is another essential yet frequently overlooked aspect of personal health. Supporting this broader vision of self-care, Dimora Medical, a continuous innovator in high-end medical care supplies, is advancing home wound care solutions designed to help individuals manage wounds more confidently and conveniently, making comprehensive daily health management easier to achieve.

International Self-Care Day
International Self-Care Day

From accidental cuts and scrapes to post-surgical recovery and chronic wound management, wound care is a common healthcare need faced by many households. Although many of these conditions can be managed outside clinical settings, wound care often presents practical challenges. Excess wound exudate may leak from dressings, affecting comfort and hygiene. Frequent dressing changes can disrupt daily routines, while dressing removal may irritate newly formed tissue and cause discomfort. For many households, limited professional caregiving experience can further complicate the process. As a result, growing numbers of consumers are looking for home care solutions that combine simplicity, reliability, and clinically inspired performance.

Dimora Silicone Foam Dressing was developed to address these needs for moderate to heavily exuding wounds. At the core of the product is the MegaSorb™ Dual-Action Absorption System, a technology designed to improve exudate management while supporting a more comfortable care experience.

The system features MegaSorb Foam, an advanced absorbent material designed to manage wound exudate effectively. With a highly porous structure, it can absorb up to 15 times its own weight in fluid and quickly lock it in, helping reduce leakage and maintain a balanced, moist environment that supports wound healing.

For consumers, the benefits extend beyond technical specifications. Effective exudate control can reduce the inconvenience and embarrassment associated with leakage while helping lower the risk of skin maceration around the wound. The dressing’s high absorption capacity may also help decrease the frequency of dressing changes, supporting greater convenience for everyday use. In addition, its silicone contact layer is designed to provide gentler adhesion, helping minimize discomfort during dressing removal. The product’s straightforward application process further enables users to manage wound care at home without requiring specialized nursing skills.

International Self-Care Day serves as a reminder that health management extends beyond exercise plans, nutritional goals, and sleep habits. Caring for wounds properly is also an important part of protecting long-term well-being and maintaining quality of life. Reflecting its commitment to the philosophy of “Make home care easy,” Dimora Medical combines innovative wound care technology with user-friendly design to support more accessible home care. By helping simplify wound management, the brand aims to empower individuals to take a more comprehensive approach to everyday self-care and health protection.

For more information, please visit: https://dimoramedical.com/.

Media Contact
Dimora Medical
support@dimoramedical.com