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Hyundai Motor Group Tops 2025 IIHS Top Safety Awards Underscoring Automotive Safety Leadership

  • Hyundai Motor Group secures a total of 21 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards in 2025 — the most of any automotive group for the second consecutive year
  • Hyundai Motor Company leads automakers with 10 TSP/TSP+ ratings, while Genesis earns six and Kia secures five
  • Flagship electric SUVs — Hyundai 2026 IONIQ 9 and 2025-26 Kia EV9 — demonstrate top-tier safety performance in IIHS evaluations
  • Results reflect strong performance under IIHS’s more stringent 2025 evaluation criteria, with a notable year-on-year increase in TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has reaffirmed its global leadership in automotive safety by securing a combined 21 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards in the 2025 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) evaluations ­— the highest total among automotive groups for the second consecutive year.

Hyundai IONIQ 9
Hyundai IONIQ 9

Of the 21 awarded models, 18 models achieved the highest 2025 TSP+ ratings, representing a significant increase from 12 TSP+ ratings in 2024 and underscoring the Group’s ability to meet increasingly demanding safety requirements.

Among the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ recipients, Hyundai Motor Group’s flagship electric SUVs — including the all-new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 2025-26 Kia EV9 — delivered strong performance across all IIHS evaluation categories, earning the top ‘good’ ratings in every applicable crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test.

The Group’s brands achieved the following results in 2025:

  • Hyundai Motor Company leads all automakers with eight TSP+ and two TSP ratings
  • Genesis received five TSP+ ratings and one TSP rating
  • Kia secured five TSP+ ratings

These results demonstrate the Group’s commitment to advancing safety technologies and meeting the industry’s most rigorous testing standards.

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

Greneta Unveils AI-Powered ‘Optimizer 2.0’ at CES 2026; Solves Spatial Computing’s Data Bottleneck with 99.6% Compression

  • Named a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, Greneta’s new engine transforms massive industrial 3D assets into streamable formats for Digital Twins and Physical AI
  • Live demonstrations available at Eureka Park, Korea Pavilion (Booth #62501)

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As industries race to adopt spatial computing and Physical AI, they face a critical infrastructure bottleneck: high-fidelity 3D assets are simply too heavy to stream efficiently. Greneta, a deep-tech startup specializing in 3D infrastructure, today announced the global launch of Greneta Optimizer 2.0 at CES 2026. This solution reduces 3D data size by up to 99.6% while preserving the geometric precision required for industrial and medical applications.

Greneta Optimizer 2.0, CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree in Content & Entertainment
Greneta Optimizer 2.0, CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree in Content & Entertainment

While traditional compression tools often degrade visual quality—acting like the “MP3 of 3D”—Greneta’s solution maintains professional-grade fidelity. This technological achievement has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which named Greneta a CES® 2026 Innovation Award Honoree in the Content & Entertainment category.

Bridging the Gap for the Industrial Metaverse

“The era of waiting for 3D files to load is over,” said Tae Woong Kim, CEO of Greneta. “Whether it is a digital twin of a factory or a training simulation for robotics, data weight is the enemy of scale. Optimizer 2.0 removes that friction instantly.”

Key capabilities

  • Extreme Optimization: Compressing Gigabyte-scale CAD and LiDAR scans into Megabytes in seconds, enabling real-time streaming on mobile XR devices.
  • AI-Driven Restoration: Automatically repairing mesh errors and holes common in 3D scans, a critical feature for establishing ‘Physical AI’ environments.
  • Enterprise Compatibility: Seamless integration with major platforms including Unreal Engine, Unity, and NVIDIA Omniverse via plugin architecture.

Validated by Industry Leaders

Greneta is also a member of NVIDIA Inception, a program that nurtures startups revolutionizing industries with technological advancements.

Visit Us at Eureka Park

Greneta invites journalists, investors, and industry partners to witness the comparison between original and optimized data.

  • Location: Venetian Expo, Eureka Park, Korea Pavilion
  • Booth: #62501

About Greneta

Greneta is a spatial data optimization company dedicated to making 3D content accessible on any device. By combining proprietary AI quantization with mesh restoration technology, Greneta serves the manufacturing, construction, and entertainment sectors. For more information, visit https://greneta.ai/

Highway Holdings Plans to Acquire 51% of Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH

HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the “Company” or “Highway Holdings”) today announced it has signed a letter of intent (“LOI”) with LeMALe Beteiligungs-GmbH (“LeMaLe” or “Seller”) to acquire 51% of German-based Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH (“Regent-Feinbau”) primarily for cash and a smaller amount of the Company’s unregistered shares.

The proposed acquisition, which targets a close by the end of March 2026, remains subject to the completion of due diligence, negotiation and execution of a definitive purchase agreement, and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the parties will enter into a definitive agreement or that any transaction will be consummated.

Founded in 1949, Regent-Feinbau is a certified manufacturing specialist (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) for precision sheet metal components and welded assemblies made of aluminum, steel, and copper. With decades of experience and vertically integrated capabilities, Regent-Feinbau delivers high-quality, scalable solutions for demanding applications – from laser-cut parts to fully assembled functional units. Regent-Feinbau’s core competencies include: Laser cutting and bending (efficient, high-precision processing using CNC press brakes and automated systems); Forming technology (flexible production with extender presses and CNC-controlled bending for complex geometries); Component assembly (complete systems with integrated fastening and joining processes); and Advanced welding (including drawn arc, projection, spot, and robotic welding, ensuring strong, repeatable joints across a wide range of materials). Regent-Feinbau primarily serves OEMs directly, while also supporting Tier 1 suppliers with reliable, production-ready components and assemblies across the automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Roland Kohl, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Highway Holdings, commented, “We are extremely excited to have signed a letter of intent to acquire 51% of Regent-Feinbau. The acquisition is part of our short and long-term strategy to reinvigorate our OEM business, which has an urgent need to replace customers whose revenue contribution has declined or halted due to the global business challenges entering and exiting COVID. Regent-Feinbau’s experience with automotive customers and that company’s excellent capabilities, which allows them to be a Tier 1 supplier to companies such as AMG Mercedes Benz, will have a lot of value for our Chinese metal component division, Nissin Shenzhen, in targeting the Chinese automotive market.

The Chinese automotive market is one of the automotive markets left with a positive growth rate, which according to third party estimates currently is about $660 billion with a projected growth rate of over 2% over the next 5 years. The percentage of sheet metal in a car is estimated to be about 8% to 12%. The average sheet metal component business is therefore roughly $50 billion per year, with a 2% growth rate or about $1 billion per year.

While Highway Holdings’ history in China spans over 35 years, the Company has never directly targeted the local Chinese market, with the exception of supporting our international OEM customers that have a local Chinese presence. We view the Regent-Feinbau transaction as a significant opportunity, as prior to a Regent-Feinbau acquisition we could not offer thick sheet metal cutting, bending and welding to potential customers. Regent-Feinbau will expand our portfolio and add these sought after capabilities and experience to our company.”

Mr. Kohl added, “Regent-Feinbau’s business in Europe is also expected to grow with the help of our know-how and experience, allowing it to approach high volume component businesses they could not previously target because of a lack of resources. These synergies are highly valuable, which is why we are so excited about the potential positive impact of this acquisition.”

“Importantly, Regent-Feinbau is only the first step in our M&A strategy. We are currently evaluating  additional transactions in Germany that we have identified and evaluated over the last 24 months.”

“We believe that we have a very strong financial foundation to acquire Regent-Feinbau and potentially other targets, with substantially no debt and approximately $5.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, representing approximately US$1.20 cash per share.”

About Highway Holdings Limited

Highway Holdings is an international manufacturer of a wide variety of quality parts and products for blue chip equipment manufacturers based primarily in Germany. Highway Holdings’ administrative offices are located in Hong Kong and its manufacturing facilities are located in Yangon, Myanmar, and Shenzhen, China. For more information visit website www.highwayholdings.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, political and technological factors affecting the company’s revenues, operations, markets, products and prices, and other factors discussed in the company’s various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the company’s annual reports on Form 20-F.

Senhwa Biosciences Highlights AI-Validated Oncology Platform and Strategic Clinical Collaborations Targeting Next-Generation Immuno-Oncology products at Its 2025 Annual Investor Conference

TAIPEI and SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. (TPEx: 6492), a clinical stage companies focusing on development of first-in-class therapeutics for oncology, rare diseases, and infectious diseases, today outlined continued progress across its AI-enabled drug development platform at its 2025 annual investor conference, reinforcing its strategic position as the global immuno-oncology landscape enters a period of generational transition.

Global blockbuster immune-oncology products now face major patent expirations before 2030 pharmaceutical companies are either actively developing or acquiring next-generation assets that are highly combinable, scalable across multiple tumor types with potential of becoming treatment standard in different types of cancers. Senhwa is addressing this demand through an integrated strategy that combines artificial intelligence validation, precision clinical development, and global pharmaceutical partnerships.

Recently, Google DeepMind applied its latest C2S-Scale biological AI model to analyze more than 4,000 drug candidates and identified Senhwa’s lead compound Silmitasertib (CX-4945) as the most potential compound to revigorate immune system to combat with cancer. The study, supported by Google’s computing infrastructure, DeepMind’s proprietary AI models, and preclinical validation conducted by Yale University, demonstrated that CX-4945 significantly enhances tumor antigen presentation—an essential mechanism for improving immune recognition of cancer cells.

This independent third-party validation highlights the potential of CX-4945 as an immune-sensitizing agent and represents a notable milestone in the application of AI to oncology drug discovery. By addressing the long-standing challenge of immunologically “cold” tumors, which had limited response to immunotherapy, CX-4945 has a unique position in the rapidly expanding field of cold-to-hot tumor conversion.

In parallel, Senhwa continues to advance its clinical pipeline through strategic international collaboration. The company recently announced a clinical collaboration with BeOne Medicines to evaluate Senhwa’s lead candidate, Pidnarulex (CX-5461), in combination with BeOne’s commercially approved, best-in-class PD-1 inhibitor tislelizumab. The initial focus of the collaboration includes pancreatic cancer and advanced solid tumors, including immunotherapy-resistant melanoma.

CX-5461 is a first-in-class small molecule with a differentiated dual mechanism of action that stabilizes DNA G-quadruplex (G4) structures while inhibiting RNA polymerase I (Pol I). This dual activity induces replication stress in tumor cells and activates the innate immune cGAS–STING pathway, effectively converting immune-cold tumors into immune-active environments. Robust preclinical data supports the application of CX-5461 in enhancing the efficacy of existing immunotherapies and becoming the ideal candidate for combination therapy with immune-oncology products.

Senhwa believes this pathway-level, multi-target strategic approach positions CX-5461 as a potential next-generation treatment back bone in cancers where immunotherapy is used, rather than positioning the compound as a single-asset or indication-specific solution. This strategic positioning has attracted interest from global pharmaceutical companies seeking high value added platform assets, as reflected by ongoing and prior collaborations involving leading multinational partners.

Looking ahead, Senhwa expects multiple value-driving catalysts over the next one to three years, including clinical data readouts for CX-5461 and CX-4945, expansion of global partnerships, potential licensing collaborations, and increased visibility at major international medical conferences such as ASCO, AACR, and ESMO.

“Senhwa has transitioned beyond early-stage discovery and development into a company building a scalable, AI-validated oncology platform,” said the Company. “At a pivotal moment for immuno-oncology, we are focused on advancing differentiated science with the potential to create long-term value for patients, partners, and shareholders.”

Q101 Foundation Strikes Strategic Partnership with Global Classroom Technology Leader Mynd.ai to Jointly Expand the North American Market

SEATTLE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Q101 Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce that it will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND), a global leader in classroom technology. Under the MOU, Mynd.ai will act as the Foundation’s exclusive operating partner in North America, supporting user growth and ecosystem development for the Open Quest Academy (“Open-Q”).

The Q101 Foundation is a key ecosystem enabler and governance participant of the Open-Q educational ecosystem. Open-Q is committed to building an AI-driven, globally co-created and shared, decentralized educational ecosystem that empowers educators and learners worldwide.

Seattle-based Mynd.ai is a global leader in interactive technology offering best-in-class hardware and software solutions that help organizations create and deliver dynamic content; simplify and streamline teaching, learning, and communication; and facilitate real-time collaboration. Its award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 1 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries. Its global distribution network of more than 4,000 reseller partners and its dedicated sales and support teams around the world enable Mynd.ai to deliver the highest level of service to its customers.

Pursuant to the MOU, Mynd.ai will operate the platform in North America by driving strategic promotion, ecosystem expansion, and user growth initiatives for the Open-Q ecosystem. In parallel, the Foundation will provide Mynd.ai with necessary support to ensure seamless end users experience in the region.

The mission of the Open-Q is to leverage technology to break down educational barriers, allowing learners and educators worldwide to collectively own the value they create. With the rollout of this strategic partnership with Mynd.ai, Open-Q is expected to achieve accelerated user growth in North America. Looking ahead, the Q101 Foundation will continue to pursue strategic collaborations with education governance bodies, educator and content creator communities, and education technology leaders in other regions to support the ecosystem’s global expansion and long-term development, of which Mynd.ai will be an integral part.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP (PwC) Recognized at International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2025 for its agentic-native AI-Enabled Audit Ecosystem

SHANGHAI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PwC was awarded its second International Innovation Awards (IIA) accolade, organized by Enterprise Asia, under the Service and Solution category, earning recognition this year for developing the first agentic-native audit ecosystem — a human-led, technology-powered platform where auditors can work dynamically with embedded AI agents to help orchestrate audit workflows more efficiently across audit planning, walkthroughs, substantive testing, and validation.

PwC’s proprietary AI agentic architecture creates a unified, secure, and integrated platform – improving visibility and coordination across global teams, while respecting privacy and regulatory standards. By combining human expertise with AI-driven capabilities, the system helps streamline workflows, improve quality, and enhance communication between audit teams and clients throughout the audit process.

PwC’s agentic-native audit ecosystem represents a technology-driven, people-empowered approach to auditing, blending advanced AI innovation with professional judgment.

Recognition at the International Innovation Awards underscores PwC’s commitment to advancing audit quality and transparency, while continuing to push the boundaries of innovation by developing new solutions that meet the evolving needs of the audit profession and its clients.

About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.

About the International Innovation Awards
The International Innovation Awards (IIA) is an annual recognition program that recognizes outstanding innovations, and in the process, encourages organizations to continue investing in innovations. For more information, visit www.innovationaward.org.

Skydream’s Next-Generation Smart ERV Trailer Earns Platinum at the MUSE Design Awards

NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The latest winners of the MUSE Design Awards have just been announced, and Skydream — a global innovator in the RV industry — has stood out from the competition. Its next-gen new-energy smart travel trailer for off-grid travel, Space Camping, has been honored with the Platinum Award, the highest recognition of the program.

Skydream triumphs with Platinum Award at the MUSE Design Awards
Skydream triumphs with Platinum Award at the MUSE Design Awards

Established in 2015 by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in the United States, the MUSE Design Awards are renowned for their rigorous evaluation system and high standards of excellence. Today, they are recognized as one of the most prestigious and influential honors in the global design industry. Divided into three levels — Platinum, Gold, and Silver — the MUSE Design Awards honor excellence and innovation across the fields of creative design, advertising, and digital media worldwide. Space Camping’s Platinum Award signifies a resounding affirmation from global design authorities of its aesthetic vision and innovative excellence.

Design Vision: Redefining Freedom in Mobile Living

Despite being a massive, trillion-dollar global industry, the RV sector has been slow to adopt electrification and intelligent technologies, with limited product innovation overall. These challenges — ranging from energy dependence to complex operations — significantly limit the freedom of mobile living for users. Meanwhile, RV design has long been trapped in a rigid visual language, with countless models still echoing the outdated “white box” form — failing to resonate with today’s pursuit of personal expression and emotional freedom.

Freedom, in its truest form, transcends convention — it mirrors the infinite expanse of the universe. Guided by this vision, Skydream introduced its pioneering design philosophy: Interstellar Camping. The design team fused the rational order and technological aesthetics of spacecraft with the human warmth essential to mobile living — breaking through the formal and experiential boundaries of traditional RVs to create a mobile space that embodies both futuristic vision and the spirit of freedom.

Was it the space camping aesthetic that captivated the MUSE judges?

With flowing contours and a luminous pearl-white finish, Space Camping channels the elegance of spacecraft into a vision of the future. The lighting system reinforces the narrative theme: a continuous strip of cool white light and indicator lamps shift to a tranquil blue in smart mode, echoing the technological aura of space exploration. The taillights, crafted with an ice-crystal-like transparency, subtly reference the extreme cold and vacuum of outer space — deepening the storytelling embedded in the Space Camping design.

Space Camping's exterior design
Space Camping’s exterior design

Echoing the space-travel aesthetic of its exterior design, the interior adopts a tri-color scheme, where white evokes the tangible form of the RV, black reflects the infinite expanse of space, and silver captures the motion of starlight. The main furnishings, ceiling light panels, and kitchen volumes appear to float within a cosmic void. Paired with dynamic lighting and shadows, they evoke a sense of spatial levitation — expressing the tension in postmodern design.

The next-gen RV: a complete reinvention of nomadic living

As a new species of RV envisioned for future nomadic life, Space Camping doesn’t stop at design. It redefines the journey with advanced energy systems and intelligent technologies that transform how we live on the move. Equipped with a high-efficiency solar charging system and a large-capacity battery pack, the ERV supports up to 14 days of off-grid living. As a self-powered travel trailer, its advanced all-scenario intelligent driving assistance system integrates driving support, automatic parking, and one-touch trailer hitching — greatly enhancing safety and ease of use. It also features the world-leading full-vehicle intelligent control system for RVs, enabling multimodal interaction through voice commands, mobile apps, and integrated control panels. This allows for seamless human-vehicle interaction and scenario-based smart management — freeing users’ hands and delivering a truly effortless, harmonious travel experience.

Skydream Space Camping is more than just an electric travel trailer — it is a mobile living vehicle that fuses space aesthetics, intelligent technology, and sustainable energy. It embodies Skydream’s groundbreaking exploration in the field of RV design. Building on this prototype, Skydream will launch a new-generation production model of its new-energy smart travel trailer next year. Set to debut in North America, it promises a mobile living experience defined by freedom, comfort, and imagination.

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China Yuchai Appoints New Director

SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) (“China Yuchai” or the “Company”) wishes to announce that the Board of Directors of the Company has approved the appointment of Ms. Jiang Fei as a Director of China Yuchai with effect from December 23, 2025.

Ms. Jiang joins the Board with over 23 years of working experience with Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (“Yuchai”). She serves as the Chairman Assistant responsible for overseeing various departments, including Legal & Compliance, and Branding & Publicity. She is also a Director of Yuchai’s Board of Directors, the Secretary of the Party Committee of Yuchai, and the Chairman of the labor union. She started her career at Yuchai as a Specialist and Supervisor of Marketing, as well as Assistant to the Department Head and Deputy Department Head of the Marketing and Sales Department. She was promoted to the Director of Executive Office between 2013 and 2018.

Ms. Jiang holds an MBA degree with a major in Business Administration from Sun Yat-sen University, one of the leading universities in China. She also has a ‌Bachelor of Management, with a major in Marketing Management from Zhongyuan University of Technology.

The Board of Directors welcomes Ms. Jiang and believes her extensive business experience and knowledge of Yuchai will contribute to the future success of the Company. With the new appointment, the Board now comprises nine members of which three are independent directors.

About China Yuchai International

China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (“Yuchai”), is one of the leading powertrain solution providers in China. Yuchai specializes in the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, pickups, construction and agricultural equipment, and marine and power generation applications. Yuchai offers a comprehensive portfolio of powertrain solutions, including but not limited to diesel, natural gas, and new energy products such as pure electric, range extenders, and hybrid and fuel cell systems. Through its extensive network of regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, Yuchai distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and distributors while providing after-sales services across China and globally. Founded in 1951, Yuchai has established a reputable brand name, built a strong research and development team, and achieved a significant market share in China. Known for its high-quality products and reliable after-sales support, Yuchai has also expanded its footprint into overseas markets. In 2024, Yuchai sold 356,586 engines, further solidifying its position as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com

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