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Release of the Latest Ecological Documentary on Huangyan Dao: An Unfading Commitment: Why Huangyan Dao Needs Protection

BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 29, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a survey report on the coral reef ecosystem of Huangyan Dao. Based on this report, CMG Voice of the South China Sea released the ecological documentary An Unfading Commitment: Why Huangyan Dao Needs Protection.

This latest report, spanning four decades from 1985 to 2025, draws on data from over 60 research voyages, and integrates 16 years of satellite remote sensing data. It shows that the coral reef ecosystem of Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve is generally in good condition.

The documentary An Unfading Commitment: Why Huangyan Dao Needs Protection presents audiences with the healthy and lush seagrass, as well as the rare and endangered wildlife freely inhabiting the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve, such as the Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and Spotted Eagle Ray. At the same time, the film conveys scientists’ concerns: threats represented by the fourth global coral bleaching event are ever present. This survey also identified the presence of a small number of crown of thorns starfish in the waters around Huangyan Dao, and the risk of future outbreaks cannot be ruled out.

Today, more than 2,500 marine protected areas involving coral reefs have been established worldwide. The establishment of Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve is undoubtedly a solemn commitment made by the Chinese people, in the hope that it will inspire more people to help maintain and enhance the diversity, stability, and sustainability of the coral reef ecosystem of Huangyan Dao.

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An Unfading Commitment
An Unfading Commitment

 

COLE HAAN UNVEILS GRANDPRØ TENNIS 2.0: A NEW ERA OF LIGHTNESS INNOVATION

The next generation is built for movement, momentum, and everything that comes next.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cole Haan introduces GrandPrø Tennis 2.0, the evolution of the court sneaker that launched the brand into the sneakers category a decade ago. Featuring the new FeatherFeel Cushioning Platform™, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 remains light in form and feeling, designed for the pace of modern life.

 

Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.

When Cole Haan launched the original GrandPrø Tennis in 2016, it reimagined the classic leather court sneaker with a radically lightweight build—reducing bulk while maximizing flexibility, rebound and all-day comfort. Paving the way for what has become the brand’s fastest-growing category, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 carries forward that pared-back design approach: keeping everything you need and nothing you don’t.

“GrandPrø Tennis was a breakthrough for us 10 years ago. It proved that a classic court sneaker could be unbelievably light and comfortable without losing its style or substance,” said Scott Patt, Chief Creative Officer at Cole Haan. “With GrandPrø Tennis 2.0, we’ve taken that idea even further. It’s more streamlined and engineered to feel unthinkably light and incredibly easy to wear.”

At the center of the update is the FeatherFeel Cushioning Platform™, Cole Haan’s newest and lightest cushioning platform to date. By rebalancing foam density, refining construction and strategically removing unnecessary elements, the 360˚ design provides a lighter, energetic feel underfoot while providing the durability and dependable traction of a full rubber outsole.

“GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 was shaped by what we’ve heard from our customers over the years—they want comfort and style without compromise,” said Krissie Millan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cole Haan. “GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 delivers on that. As we head into a new year, that’s exactly what this sneaker is designed to do: keep up and feel easy, so you’re ready for whatever comes next.”

To mark the 10-year milestone, the first drop of GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 debuts in classic white leather with green heel-tab detailing and limited-edition anniversary branding, followed by additional colorways in ivory, gold, and black. The global launch campaign “Feel Lighter Than Ever” highlights the sneaker’s refined construction and everyday versatility. 

More than an update, GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 signals Cole Haan’s continued momentum in the sneaker marketplace. Sneakers now represent over 35% of the brand’s global footwear sales with growth across casual, performance and emerging lifestyle categories, and planned expansion in 2026. 

GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 assortment retails from $150$170 USD and will be available globally beginning December 31, exclusively at colehaan.com and select Cole Haan stores, with expanded distribution to retail partners in February. Additional colorways will drop in March 2026.

Discover the new GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 at colehaan.com and at select Cole Haan stores worldwide. Visit colehaan.com/stores to find a location near you.

ABOUT COLE HAAN
Cole Haan is a global American lifestyle brand available in more than 100 countries, serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a nearly 100-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation—creating styles designed for work, workout, and weekend. The brand’s mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives. To learn more, visit colehaan.com. Follow along @colehaan.

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Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.
Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.

 

Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.
Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.

 

Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.
Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.

 

Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.
Cole Haan’s GrandPrø Tennis 2.0 Sneaker.

 

 

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Ariyana Convention Centre Danang Reaffirms Its Global Prestige By Securing Both The “Viet Nam Best Mice Venue 2025” And “Best Convention Centre In Vietnam” Accolades

DANANG, Vietnam, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Located at the heart of Central Vietnam’s tourism capital, Ariyana Convention Centre Danang (ACC) has solidified its position as an architectural and service icon, setting new benchmarks for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Beyond its prime beachfront location, Ariyana serves as a crossroads of elite service values, proven by prestigious international accolades and a rich history of hosting global summits.

Ariyana Convention Centre Danang Reaffirms Its Global Prestige By Securing Both The "Viet Nam Best Mice Venue 2025" And "Best Convention Centre In Vietnam" Accolades
Ariyana Convention Centre Danang Reaffirms Its Global Prestige By Securing Both The “Viet Nam Best Mice Venue 2025” And “Best Convention Centre In Vietnam” Accolades

The distinct standing of Ariyana Convention Centre Danang is built on a foundation of recognition from the world’s leading organizations. The title “Best Convention Centre in Vietnam” from the World Luxury Travel Awards serves as a testament to its commitment to the highest luxury service standards. Simultaneously, the “Viet Nam Best MICE Venue 2025” award, presented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, reinforces its leadership in the region. As the only convention center in Central Vietnam to hold this duo of prestigious titles, ACC continues its journey of creating professional and sophisticated event spaces.

The year 2025 marks a booming era for the Furama – Ariyana Danang International Tourism Complex. The resounding success of the Vietnam Logistics Forum (VLF 2025), chaired by the Prime Minister, affirmed ACC’s capacity to handle complex logistics and ensure absolute security. This was followed by the Danang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF 2025) – a gathering of international stars and cinematic masterpieces – along with the Danang International Tourism Mart and the Switzerland – Vietnam Economic Forum. These milestones not only enhance the complex’s prestige but also create a catalyst for the development of the “Central Heritage Road.”

The core strength that allows ACC to satisfy even the most discerning international clients is its flexibility. The convention center boasts a magnificent, pillarless Grand Ballroom with a ceiling height of up to 9 meters, equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, making it the preferred choice for strategic conferences and large-scale trade exhibitions. Notably, Ariyana Convention Centre Danang also holds a leading position as a premier venue for lavish weddings and Gala events. With a romantic beachfront Mandap space and specialized culinary services – meeting strict standards for Jain, Vegan, and Halal cuisines – it has become a magnet for “mega weddings” from the Indian market and beyond.

The influence of Ariyana Convention Centre Danang is amplified by its direct connection to the Furama Resort & Villas Danang. This synergy creates a perfect “All-in-One” solution, providing world-class meeting facilities alongside 5-star accommodations, luxury spas, golf, and convenient access to UNESCO World Heritage sites. With a strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail, ACC is not just a venue, but a strategic partner dedicated to fostering sustainable success for global clients.

Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Ariyana Convention Centre Danang is committed to walking alongside Danang City on its path to becoming a top event destination on the continent. We promise to continuously innovate, investing in sustainable infrastructure and international-standard services to attract more large-scale events, thereby driving the strong growth of the MICE industry. With the ambition to elevate the Danang brand, Ariyana Convention Centre Danang stands ready as a “pioneer” in raising the city’s status on the global event map, delivering world-class experiences and success beyond expectations.

PR Newswire is the official media partner of Ariyana Convention Centre Danang.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Ariyana Convention Centre DanangVietnam’s Leading Events Destination
A: 107 Vo Nguyen Giap, Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Danang.
T: (+84)236 651 8888
E: events@ariyanacentre.com
W: www.ariyanacentre.com

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + Stocks Set for Third Year of Double-Digit Gains to End 2025

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + Stocks Set For Third Year of Double-Digit Gains To End 2025

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on December 31st

  • Stocks are fractionally lower Wednesday as profit-taking continues after a third straight year of double-digit gains. The S&P 500 is on track to finish the year up about 17%.
  • AI optimism, lower borrowing costs, and strong earnings fueled the rally, despite volatility from trade policy, geopolitical tensions, and valuation concerns later in the year.
  • The typical year-end rally hasn’t materialized—the S&P is down 0.2% so far. Fed minutes revealed policymakers were split on cutting rates in December.

Opening Bell
Councilman Christopher Marte and The Downtown Alliance Ring the Opening Bell

Closing Bell
USO celebrates closing out 2025, honoring the strength and resilience of America’s military community.

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Daingt Co., Ltd. Accelerates Its Leap Toward a Global “Gim Solution Company” by Strengthening Domestic and Overseas Distribution Strategies

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Daingt Co., Ltd. announced that it is continuing its global expansion by promoting sales of new products in the Southeast Asian market.

Daingt is a gim (seaweed) specialist company producing a wide range of products, including seasoned gim, gimbap gim, and gim flakes. In the domestic market, the company is pursuing a dual distribution strategy that combines both online and offline channels. Through online platforms, Daingt aims to enhance brand awareness and expand consumer touchpoints, while offline it plans to ensure stable supply volumes through partnerships with distributors and food-related B2B clients.

In the global market, Daingt is actively pushing overseas sales of new products, leveraging its export experience across Japan, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In particular, the company highlights its experience operating a local factory in Japan as a key strength, enabling it to design products that reflect country-specific food regulations and consumer trends.

Daingt already has a proven track record of collaboration with major distributors and food companies, leading to optimistic expectations that new products will achieve rapid market entry. Building on existing partnerships, the company plans to establish supply structures tailored to the characteristics of each product.

A representative from Daingt stated that by developing country-specific products and brand strategies, they plan to gradually increase the proportion of exports and grow into a ‘gim solution company’ based on raw material data and rigorous quality standards.

Vietnam Airlines Debuts Direct Ho Chi Minh City–Copenhagen Service


HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 December 2025 – Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its nonstop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen, Denmark, marking the first-ever direct air connection between Vietnam and Northern Europe. This milestone represents a major step in the airline’s European network expansion strategy for the 2025 to 2030 period, addressing growing demand for tourism, business travel, trade, and family visits between the two regions.

Vietnam Airlines flight crew on the first Ho Chi Minh City–Copenhagen flight.
Vietnam Airlines flight crew on the first Ho Chi Minh City–Copenhagen flight.

The inaugural flight, VN39, departed Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 10:45 p.m. on December 15 aboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and landed safely at Copenhagen Airport after more than 12 hours of flight, carrying over 200 passengers to the Danish capital. The return flight, VN38, departed Copenhagen at 10:50 a.m. local time on December 16 and arrived in Ho Chi Minh City later the same day, serving more than 300 passengers.

The Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen route will operate three times per week. Flights depart Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, while return flights from Copenhagen operate on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. This new service enhances connectivity between Vietnam and Denmark, as well as the broader Northern European region, while meeting the increasing travel demand of the Vietnamese community in the area, estimated at approximately 70,000 people. It is also expected to further boost the growing number of Northern European visitors to Vietnam.

Dang Anh Tuan, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines, said: “Copenhagen represents a strategic market in Vietnam Airlines’ European network growth. Our nonstop service dramatically reduces travel time between Vietnam and Denmark, enhances our competitive edge, and creates new opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange across Northern Europe. This direct connection will deliver clear benefits to passengers, enterprises, and the Vietnamese community in the region.”

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is widely recognized as one of the world’s most livable cities and serves as a key transportation hub for the entire Scandinavian region. From Copenhagen Airport, passengers can conveniently connect to Sweden, Norway, and Finland via a modern infrastructure and efficient transport network. As a result, the new route not only meets travel demand to Denmark but also provides faster and more convenient access to the broader Northern European region compared with previous itineraries requiring transit stops.

Copenhagen is considered a high-potential market, particularly during the winter season when Northern European travelers seek warm-weather destinations such as Vietnam. With the launch of this route, Vietnam Airlines becomes one of the few Southeast Asian carriers offering direct service to Northern Europe, further strengthening its European network, which currently includes Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, London, Milan, and Moscow.

The nonstop Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen service also marks a significant milestone in Vietnam Airlines’ 30-year development journey, reaffirming the airline’s commitment to expanding intercontinental connectivity, enhancing the role of the national flag carrier, and continuing to showcase the image, culture, and people of Vietnam to the world.

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Vietnam Airlines Introduces New Direct Service Between Hanoi and Cebu


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 December 2025 – Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its direct service between Hanoi (HAN) and Cebu (CEB), marking a significant addition to the airline’s expanding international network. This new route strengthens connectivity between Vietnam and Southeast Asia while offering travelers more opportunities to discover some of the region’s most renowned resort destinations.

The entire crew of the inaugural flight from Hanoi to Cebu.
The entire crew of the inaugural flight from Hanoi to Cebu.

Flight VN643, operated by an Airbus A321 and carrying about 100 passengers, departed Noi Bai International Airport at 22:50 on December 2 and landed at Cebu International Airport at 03:30 local time on December 3. To celebrate the route opening, Vietnam Airlines held welcome activities at both airports and presented gifts to passengers on the inaugural flight.

The Hanoi to Cebu route is Vietnam Airlines’ first direct link between the Vietnamese capital and the Philippines’ popular tourist destination. Cebu is celebrated for its pristine island landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse travel experiences, from tranquil beach escapes and world-class water sports to vibrant dining scenes and nature adventures, making it an ideal place for leisure travelers across the region.

Flights from Hanoi to Cebu will depart every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Return flights from Cebu to Hanoi will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With a direct flight time of just three hours, Vietnam Airlines significantly shortens the journey between Hanoi and Cebu, making travel more convenient than ever before.

The new service enhances travel for Vietnamese visitors to Cebu, while also opening the door for travelers from the Philippines to experience Hanoi, celebrated for its culinary heritage and proximity to iconic attractions such as Ha Long, Ninh Binh and Sapa.

Dang Anh Tuan, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines, said: “The Hanoi to Cebu service represents more than just a new route. It strengthens cultural and economic connections between Vietnam and the region, creating new opportunities for travel and collaboration. Vietnam Airlines is dedicated to providing safe, and high-quality services that promote tourism and foster closer ties between the two countries.”

The launch of the direct Hanoi to Cebu service aligns with Vietnam Airlines’ strategy to expand its international network, particularly in Southeast Asia, a high potential market with strong tourism growth. This new route will further promote tourism, trade and cultural exchange between Vietnam and the Philippines, contributing to the development of regional aviation and tourism.

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Phemex Launches 30,000 USDT Incentive Program for LIT and MAGMA Trading Pairs

APIA, Samoa, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has introduced a structured reward initiative for the newly listed LIT and MAGMA trading pairs. Running from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the program features a total allocation of 30,000 USDT designed to support liquidity and market engagement within its derivatives ecosystem.

Phemex Launches 30,000 USDT Incentive Program for LIT and MAGMA Trading Pairs
Phemex Launches 30,000 USDT Incentive Program for LIT and MAGMA Trading Pairs

The initiative highlights two infrastructure approaches in the DeFi sector. Lighter (LIT) is an order-book DEX infrastructure focused on institutional-grade capital efficiency and low-latency execution. Magma Finance (MAGMA) is an AMM DEX built for MOVE-based blockchains, utilizing a liquidity incentive engine designed to align the interests of traders, governance participants, and liquidity providers.

To ensure balanced participation, Phemex has partitioned the 30,000 USDT allocation into two categories:

Reward Mechanism Details:

  • Engagement-Based Pool (10,000 USDT): Dedicated to general interaction tasks, including social referrals and daily trading milestones. This pool is intended to broaden the user base for these emerging protocols.
  • Volume-Driven Competition (20,000 USDT): A competitive track focused on futures trading volume for LIT and MAGMA. Rewards are distributed based on ranking performance, with the top three participants eligible for a significant portion of the pool, including a maximum individual reward of 4,000 USDT.

By integrating these specialized protocols, Phemex continues to diversify its high-performance trading environment, providing users with exposure to the latest developments in order-book and MOVE-based AMM technologies.

About Phemex
Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.

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