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HOTLIST 2025 HONOURS HO CHI MINH CITY, HUE AND QUANG NINH AS IMPRESSIVE DESTINATIONS OF THE YEAR

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HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a series of professional and networking activities under the HOTLIST Travellive Editor’s Pick 2025 (HOTLIST 2025) project, The Honor Ceremony celebrated outstanding brands, destinations and individuals for their significant contributions to the tourism industry, with special recognition given to three impressive destinations of the year: Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Quang Ninh. The project is organised by Travellive Media Group with the aim of building a platform that connects stakeholders and recognises positive contributions to the development of the industry.

Building on the success of previous editions, HOTLIST 2025 adopted the theme “The Journey from Seed to Harvest”, a familiar metaphor in Vietnamese culture that reflects the growth journey of brands, destinations and individuals in the tourism and hospitality sector. From initial ideas and long-term investment to tangible achievements, the project highlights values that are nurtured and strengthened over time.

Beyond announcing the honourees, HOTLIST 2025 featured a series of multi-dimensional activities, most notably two professional conferences, The Insiders Forum held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The forums attracted more than 700 guests, including business leaders, experts, policymakers and representatives from tourism and hospitality brands, airlines, destinations and media organisations. They were regarded as one of the year’s notable industry forums, providing a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing and practical insights.

As the core activity of the project, The Honor Ceremony served not only as an occasion to recognise the brands and individuals listed in HOTLIST 2025, but also as a meaningful networking space for the tourism community. The event welcomed over 250 guests, including representatives from government agencies, domestic and international tourism promotion organisations, and the wider tourism and hospitality business community.

At The Honor Ceremony – HOTLIST 2025, three impressive destinations of 2025 were announced: Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Quang Ninh. These destinations were recognised for their strong performance in tourism promotion and marketing, as well as their efforts in advancing sustainable tourism development. The honour acknowledges the notable achievements, contributions and long-term commitment of the local authorities to the overall growth of Vietnam’s tourism sector.

Over the past year, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 45 million domestic visitors and 8.5 million international arrivals, reinforcing its important role in the broader development of the industry. The city expanded its signature tourism routes, hosted large-scale events and meaningful commemorative programmes, contributing significantly to total tourism revenue of over VND 278 trillion. In addition, effective communication campaigns and a clear focus on interregional, medical, eco and sustainable tourism continued to strengthen Ho Chi Minh City’s position as a national hub connecting and spreading tourism value across the country.

With strong results achieved, Quang Ninh and Hue are recognised as two outstanding destinations within Vietnam’s tourism landscape. Quang Ninh stood out with robust visitor growth and enhanced its destination value when the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac complex was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site, promoting the image of a destination that harmonises heritage, nature and sustainable development. Meanwhile, Hue marked a clear transformation as host of the National Tourism Year 2025, accelerating cultural and festival activities and advancing its green and sustainable tourism orientation, thereby improving visitor experience and overall destination appeal.

In addition, HOTLIST 2025 recognised 42 outstanding brands and 12 individuals across various sectors of the tourism industry, from accommodation, travel and aviation to experiences and services. The recognition reflects their commitment to innovation, operational excellence, sustainable development strategies and positive contributions to enhancing the image, competitiveness and appeal of Vietnam’s tourism sector.

With a strong focus on celebrating heritage and national identity as a key pillar of sustainable tourism development, The Honor Ceremony featured carefully curated artistic performances that highlighted Vietnamese cultural values. Performances such as “Tinh hoa Hạt Ngọc”, inspired by this year’s theme, “Vó ngựa trên mây” performed by Meritorious Artist Duong Thuy Anh, along with contemporary interpretations of traditional music, created an emotional atmosphere where local cultural values were presented within the context of modern tourism development.

The success of The Honor Ceremony was made possible with the support of partners and sponsors. Ford Vietnam joined as the Diamond Sponsor, JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon served as the Venue Sponsor, while Lady Trieu, BM Wine participated as Beverage experience partners. Eventista supported the project as the Strategic technology partner and official voting platform, and Jourdeness joined as The gift partner. The The Insiders Forum conferences were co-organised in partnership with The Brand Promise.

HOTLIST 2025 attracted strong attention from both domestic and international media, with PR Newswire and Hotelier Vietnam joining as Media Partners, helping to amplify the project’s messages and values across local and global media platforms.

Held on the evening of January 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, The Honor Ceremony marked the conclusion of HOTLIST 2025 under the theme “The Journey from Seed to Harvest”. Prior to the gala, the project featured a range of activities, including the announcement of the HOTLIST, a public voting phase and professional forums in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. As a reputable annual initiative organised by Travellive Media Group, the project attracted the participation of more than 1,000 senior executives and received widespread attention from the tourism and hospitality community both in Vietnam and internationally.

Through HOTLIST 2025, Travellive continues to pursue its long-term content strategy, acting as a bridge between businesses, experts and the wider community. As the tourism industry continues to evolve, HOTLIST is expected to remain a platform that recognises enduring values, shares positive development stories and contributes to the sustainable growth of Vietnam’s tourism sector in the years ahead.

 MS. NGUYEN THI LINH NGA
PR Executive Travellive Media Group
Email: pr@vntravellive.com

 

Origin Agritech to Hold Business Update & Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call on Monday, February 2 at 8 a.m. ET

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BEIJING, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, will announce its financial results for fiscal year 2025 on Friday, January 30. Origin will host a conference call on Monday, February 2, at 8 a.m. ET with the investment community to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update.

The Company will also file its annual report on Form 20-F on Friday, January 30.

CONFERENCE CALL & AUDIO WEBCAST

The conference call will be led by Mr. Weibin Yan, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Patrick Cheng, Chief Financial Officer, who will be available to answer questions.

Investors may submit written questions by January 29 via email to: matthew@strategic-ir.com.   

To access the call by phone, please call 1-800-245-3047 (United States) or 1-203-518-9765 (International) using the conference ID: ORIGIN.

To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The webcast can be accessed at the following link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1750839&tp_key=695fe18547.

A webcast replay will be available for two weeks.

About Origin Agritech Limited

Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered at the Origin R&D Center in Songzhuang, Tongzhou, Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and Bt (pest resistance) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains an X account to update investors on Company and industry developments, available at https://x.com/origin_agritech.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition and contain words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “would,” “target,” and similar expressions and variations. Forward-looking statements address matters that are uncertain. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized. They are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections about the Company and the industry in which the Company operates but involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Some of the important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements are: failure to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; ability to respond to market acceptance, rules, regulations and policies affecting our products; failure to appropriately manage process safety and product stewardship issues; changes in laws and regulations or political conditions; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, interest and currency exchange rates; business or supply disruptions; natural disasters and weather events and patterns; ability to protect and enforce the Company’s intellectual property rights; and separation of underperforming or non-strategic assets or businesses. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, new information, or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure that such expectations will be correct. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn 

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

Farmmi, Inc. Establishes New U.S. Subsidiary to Focus on Digital Marketing Business

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LISHUI, China, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farmmi, Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) (“Farmmi” or the “Company”), today announced the establishment of a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Bluesage Marketing Inc, which will conduct marketing business. This marks the Company’s latest strategic development and the first step in its entry into the AI-driven digital marketing industry.

Strategic Significance: The Leap from “Product Supply” to “Commercial Enablement”

The Company considers an entry into the digital marketing industry represents a milestone for Farmmi. It will extend the Company’s business landscape from traditional supply chain services to the top of the value chain: brand building and customer acquisition.

Forging a New Growth Engine: Upon the integration of advanced AI and Big Data analytics technologies in its operations, Bluesage will be positioned to provide cross-border marketing solutions for its clients and contribute to the Company’s overall profitability through digital services.

Building a Complete Ecosystem: The new business aims to connect “backend logistics fulfillment” with “frontend customer acquisition,” and enhance the platform’s customer stickiness and competitiveness with respect to customer acquisition.

Ms. Yefang Zhang, CEO of Farmmi, Inc., commented:

“The establishment of Bluesage Marketing Inc. marks Farmmi’s U.S. operational expansion from downstream logistics services to a more complete supply chain system featuring ‘Smart Logistics + Smart Marketing.’ Through this strategic extension, we are hopeful that Farmmi will be able to provide global clients with end-to-end full-chain empowerment ranging from logistics to sales.”

About Farmmi, Inc.

Founded in 1998, Farmmi, Inc. (Nasdaq: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier, distributor and logistics service provider, with a focus on edible mushrooms (including shiitake and wood ear mushrooms) and other agricultural products. The Company distributes high-quality agricultural goods to the global markets primarily through its established distribution channels. For more information, please visit the Farmmi official website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Such offers may only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws.

Certain statements in this press release regarding the Company’s future growth prospects are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to secure financing on favorable terms, customer order fulfillment, earnings volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, our ability to manage growth, the ability to generate revenue from business expansion and acquisitions, our ability to attract and retain qualified professionals, customer concentration, segment concentration, and other factors affecting the general economic conditions of the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov. Farmmi may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time in written or oral form, including in filings with the SEC and in reports to shareholders. Please note that all forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

For more information, please contact: 

Farmmi, Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-0578-82612876
ir@farmmi.com

Divamics Showcases Lead Autoimmune Program DVI-001 and Unveils New Metabolic Program DVI-004 at JPM Week 2026

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Divamics (DIVAMICS), an AI-driven biotechnology company specializing in high-precision molecular discovery, highlighted the significant advancement of its internal pipeline during the Biotech Showcase™ at JPM Week 2026. The company provided updated milestones for its lead autoimmune program, DVI-001, and announced the first disclosure of DVI-004, a promising new metabolic disease program generated by its proprietary AI platform. The presentation centered on Divamics’ ability to bridge the gap between AI-driven prediction and clinical-ready assets.

Dr. John Zheng, Founder and CEO of Divamics, presents data from the partner program BGM1812 during Biotech Showcase™ at JPM Week 2026
Dr. John Zheng, Founder and CEO of Divamics, presents data from the partner program BGM1812 during Biotech Showcase™ at JPM Week 2026

A Foundation in Molecular Excellence

Founded in 2021, Divamics is led by a founding team with deep roots in the global computational chemistry community. CEO Dr. John Zheng and Dr. Hao Liu both earned their Ph.D.s from the University of Florida, training within the prestigious AMBER molecular dynamics ecosystem.

During his tenure in the U.S., Dr. Zheng pioneered the MovableType free energy algorithm, which secured a second-place global ranking in the SAMPL6 blind drug design challenge and earned commendation from Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann. The technology’s industrial viability was further validated through its commercial integration by QuantumBio. This academic rigor is complemented by Dr. Liu’s extensive experience at Genentech, where she specialized in large-scale data architecture—a critical pillar for Divamics’ AI-driven insights.

The company’s scientific strategy is guided by Dr. Kenneth M. Merz Jr., Chief Scientific Advisor and a world-renowned authority in computational chemistry, ensuring that Divamics remains at the forefront of molecular simulation technology.

Market Validation and Strategic Global Footprint

Divamics‘ technological prowess is backed by strong commercial momentum. At the Showcase, the company highlighted its ongoing collaboration with BrightGene, which recently resulted in peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2025). The market’s interest in Divamics’ platform was further evidenced by more than 50 high-level partnering meetings with global biopharma stakeholders during JPM Week.

“JPM Week is the ideal stage to share our progress with the global life sciences community,” said Dr. John Zheng, Founder and CEO of Divamics. “By combining our U.S.-trained scientific expertise with China’s robust and agile biotech infrastructure, we offer global partners a unique value proposition: high-precision molecular discovery delivered with exceptional capital efficiency and executional speed.”

Divamics operates with a strategic global footprint, including its headquarters in Suzhou, operational teams in Shanghai and Beijing, and a Singapore hub dedicated to fostering international R&D collaborations.

About Divamics

Divamics is an AI-driven biotech company dedicated to bringing molecular precision to early-stage R&D. By integrating physics-based molecular dynamics with machine learning, Divamics accelerates the transition from hit identification to preclinical candidate selection. The company offers both collaborative R&D services and a growing internal pipeline of partner-ready assets.

Media Contact: Divamics, Marketing Department, marketing@divamics.com 

Origin Agritech to Hold Business Update & Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call on Monday, February 2 at 8 a.m. ET

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BEIJING, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, will announce its financial results for fiscal year 2025 on Friday, January 30. Origin will host a conference call on Monday, February 2, at 8 a.m. ET with the investment community to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update.

The Company will also file its annual report on Form 20-F on Friday, January 30.

CONFERENCE CALL & AUDIO WEBCAST

The conference call will be led by Mr. Weibin Yan, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Patrick Cheng, Chief Financial Officer, who will be available to answer questions.

Investors may submit written questions by January 29 via email to: matthew@strategic-ir.com.   

To access the call by phone, please call 1-800-245-3047 (United States) or 1-203-518-9765 (International) using the conference ID: ORIGIN.

To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The webcast can be accessed at the following link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1750839&tp_key=695fe18547.

A webcast replay will be available for two weeks.

About Origin Agritech Limited

Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered at the Origin R&D Center in Songzhuang, Tongzhou, Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and Bt (pest resistance) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains an X account to update investors on Company and industry developments, available at https://x.com/origin_agritech.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition and contain words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “would,” “target,” and similar expressions and variations. Forward-looking statements address matters that are uncertain. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized. They are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections about the Company and the industry in which the Company operates but involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Some of the important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements are: failure to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; ability to respond to market acceptance, rules, regulations and policies affecting our products; failure to appropriately manage process safety and product stewardship issues; changes in laws and regulations or political conditions; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, interest and currency exchange rates; business or supply disruptions; natural disasters and weather events and patterns; ability to protect and enforce the Company’s intellectual property rights; and separation of underperforming or non-strategic assets or businesses. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, new information, or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure that such expectations will be correct. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn 

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

Farmmi, Inc. Establishes New U.S. Subsidiary to Focus on Digital Marketing Business

By
Advertorial Desk
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LISHUI, China, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farmmi, Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) (“Farmmi” or the “Company”), today announced the establishment of a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Bluesage Marketing Inc, which will conduct marketing business. This marks the Company’s latest strategic development and the first step in its entry into the AI-driven digital marketing industry.

Strategic Significance: The Leap from “Product Supply” to “Commercial Enablement”

The Company considers an entry into the digital marketing industry represents a milestone for Farmmi. It will extend the Company’s business landscape from traditional supply chain services to the top of the value chain: brand building and customer acquisition.

Forging a New Growth Engine: Upon the integration of advanced AI and Big Data analytics technologies in its operations, Bluesage will be positioned to provide cross-border marketing solutions for its clients and contribute to the Company’s overall profitability through digital services.

Building a Complete Ecosystem: The new business aims to connect “backend logistics fulfillment” with “frontend customer acquisition,” and enhance the platform’s customer stickiness and competitiveness with respect to customer acquisition.

Ms. Yefang Zhang, CEO of Farmmi, Inc., commented:

“The establishment of Bluesage Marketing Inc. marks Farmmi’s U.S. operational expansion from downstream logistics services to a more complete supply chain system featuring ‘Smart Logistics + Smart Marketing.’ Through this strategic extension, we are hopeful that Farmmi will be able to provide global clients with end-to-end full-chain empowerment ranging from logistics to sales.”

About Farmmi, Inc.

Founded in 1998, Farmmi, Inc. (Nasdaq: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier, distributor and logistics service provider, with a focus on edible mushrooms (including shiitake and wood ear mushrooms) and other agricultural products. The Company distributes high-quality agricultural goods to the global markets primarily through its established distribution channels. For more information, please visit the Farmmi official website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Such offers may only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws.

Certain statements in this press release regarding the Company’s future growth prospects are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to secure financing on favorable terms, customer order fulfillment, earnings volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, our ability to manage growth, the ability to generate revenue from business expansion and acquisitions, our ability to attract and retain qualified professionals, customer concentration, segment concentration, and other factors affecting the general economic conditions of the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov. Farmmi may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time in written or oral form, including in filings with the SEC and in reports to shareholders. Please note that all forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

For more information, please contact: 

Farmmi, Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-0578-82612876
ir@farmmi.com

Divamics Showcases Lead Autoimmune Program DVI-001 and Unveils New Metabolic Program DVI-004 at JPM Week 2026

By
Advertorial Desk
-

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Divamics (DIVAMICS), an AI-driven biotechnology company specializing in high-precision molecular discovery, highlighted the significant advancement of its internal pipeline during the Biotech Showcase™ at JPM Week 2026. The company provided updated milestones for its lead autoimmune program, DVI-001, and announced the first disclosure of DVI-004, a promising new metabolic disease program generated by its proprietary AI platform. The presentation centered on Divamics’ ability to bridge the gap between AI-driven prediction and clinical-ready assets.

Dr. John Zheng, Founder and CEO of Divamics, presents data from the partner program BGM1812 during Biotech Showcase™ at JPM Week 2026
Dr. John Zheng, Founder and CEO of Divamics, presents data from the partner program BGM1812 during Biotech Showcase™ at JPM Week 2026

A Foundation in Molecular Excellence

Founded in 2021, Divamics is led by a founding team with deep roots in the global computational chemistry community. CEO Dr. John Zheng and Dr. Hao Liu both earned their Ph.D.s from the University of Florida, training within the prestigious AMBER molecular dynamics ecosystem.

During his tenure in the U.S., Dr. Zheng pioneered the MovableType free energy algorithm, which secured a second-place global ranking in the SAMPL6 blind drug design challenge and earned commendation from Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann. The technology’s industrial viability was further validated through its commercial integration by QuantumBio. This academic rigor is complemented by Dr. Liu’s extensive experience at Genentech, where she specialized in large-scale data architecture—a critical pillar for Divamics’ AI-driven insights.

The company’s scientific strategy is guided by Dr. Kenneth M. Merz Jr., Chief Scientific Advisor and a world-renowned authority in computational chemistry, ensuring that Divamics remains at the forefront of molecular simulation technology.

Market Validation and Strategic Global Footprint

Divamics‘ technological prowess is backed by strong commercial momentum. At the Showcase, the company highlighted its ongoing collaboration with BrightGene, which recently resulted in peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2025). The market’s interest in Divamics’ platform was further evidenced by more than 50 high-level partnering meetings with global biopharma stakeholders during JPM Week.

“JPM Week is the ideal stage to share our progress with the global life sciences community,” said Dr. John Zheng, Founder and CEO of Divamics. “By combining our U.S.-trained scientific expertise with China’s robust and agile biotech infrastructure, we offer global partners a unique value proposition: high-precision molecular discovery delivered with exceptional capital efficiency and executional speed.”

Divamics operates with a strategic global footprint, including its headquarters in Suzhou, operational teams in Shanghai and Beijing, and a Singapore hub dedicated to fostering international R&D collaborations.

About Divamics

Divamics is an AI-driven biotech company dedicated to bringing molecular precision to early-stage R&D. By integrating physics-based molecular dynamics with machine learning, Divamics accelerates the transition from hit identification to preclinical candidate selection. The company offers both collaborative R&D services and a growing internal pipeline of partner-ready assets.

Media Contact: Divamics, Marketing Department, marketing@divamics.com 

UABBHK 2025 Concludes with a Civic Performance in the Age of AI

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 January 2026 – The 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism Architecture (Hong Kong) (UABBHK 2025) officially concluded on 24 January 2026 with its Closing Ceremony held at the Oil Street Art Space (Oi!), bringing to a close the two-months of exhibitions, public programmes, and cross-disciplinary dialogue under the theme “TECHFORMANCE: Technology, Platform and Performance”, organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation, and co-organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners, and The Hong Kong Designers Association. The Biennale is proudly supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as Lead Sponsor.

UABBHK 2025 transformed traditional architectural exhibitions into a dynamic civic performance, positioning artificial intelligence (AI) not as a tool, but as a platform to co-create ethical, inclusive, and human-centred futures. Through immersive installations, public workshops, and experimental formats, UABBHK 2025 invited audiences to participate in the design of the city — in real time.

“The Biennale has not only showcased the possibilities of design in the AI era, but also activated a civic platform where architecture, technology and public imagination intersect,” said Ar. Allen Poon, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation, during the ceremony. “Today’s conclusion marks both a milestone and a beginning — a new phase of creative exploration among Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the world.”

Exhibition Highlights: Tech Meets Imagination

UABBHK 2025 unfolded across two venues, Oil Street Art Space (Oi!) and the newly opened East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC), showcasing 25 curated exhibits by architects, artists, researchers, and technologists from Hong Kong and beyond. Teams from 10+ regions, including Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, as well as Australia, Austria, Italy, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, and the USA, explored how AI can be integrated into architectural thinking, spatial storytelling, and participatory design. Among the highlights were 4 video screening works that extended the exhibition’s themes through cinematic and documentary perspectives, addressing topics such as displacement and homecoming, the entanglement of code and culture, and speculative futures shaped by collective memory and student-led design fictions. Interactive installations like Prompt[Pond]ering, Sentient Mirror, and Collaborative Ephemeral Pavilion invited audiences to co-design spaces through AI-driven interactions. Works such as LANdLine Project and Flower Market Imaginaries grounded these future-facing visions in Hong Kong’s unique community and cultural context.

“In curating UABBHK 2025, we imagined AI not as a threat, but as a collaborator — a partner in rehearsing the future of our cities,” shared by Dr. Jimmy Ho and Ar. Aron Tsang, Lead Curators of UABBHK 2025. “We are proud to have created a platform that enables technology to be tangible, and civic imagination visible.”

Extending Impact: Public Programmes on Innovation & Collaboration

To extend the UABBHK 2025’s engagement beyond the galleries, two flagship public programmes were launched to bring AI and urban thinking into action: the ArchiTech Hackathon and the Hetao Vision: AI Video Competition.

ArchiTech Hackathon: Bridging Architecture and AI

Held earlier on the 24 January morning and co-hosted with Google Developer Group Hong Kong (GDGHK), the ArchiTech Hackathon was a first-of-its-kind 3-hour collaborative event that brought together 40 architects, developers and students — half from the HKIA Young Architects Group (YAG) and half from GDGHK — to explore how AI can support architectural workflows. The participants learned to use Google’s Gemini model and no-code platforms to build AI agents for architectural design code compliance.

Led by Mr. Frankie Wu from GDGHK, Ms. Adeline Chan and Ar. Owen Lam, Executive Curators of UABBHK 2025, the event embodied UABBHK’s vision by fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration between the tech and design communities, showcasing AI as a practical and imaginative tool for the built environment.

The winning team is Mr. Eric Chan and Ar. Toby Chiu. They successfully built the AI ​​agent for the competition in an astonishing time of 3 minutes, 56.32 seconds within a 60-minute timeframe, and was able to answer 10 questions, as required by the competition, completing the complex professional architect exam questions with 90% accuracy under four minutes.

Hetao Vision: Innovative AI Video Competition

Also announced during the ceremony were the winners of the Hetao Vision AI Video Competition, which invited creators to imagine the future of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (HSITP). All entries were required to be fully AI-generated — both visually and aurally — using tools such as Runway, Pika Labs, Suno, and Udio.

The competition explored how AI can democratise futurology, letting creators of all backgrounds envision interconnectivity, innovation, and inclusiveness across the “one river, two banks” vision of Hetao.

The winning video,titled 深港河脈：一河兩岸的科創樞紐宏圖(Shenzhen-Hong Kong River Network: A Grand Vision for a Science and Technology Innovation Hub Across Both Banks) by Mr. Zhang Xiaoshan, was praised for utilising AI to create a convincing narrative of a cross-border innovation hub, demonstrating a profound understanding of the development of the Hetao area. Two additional finalists were also recognised for their distinctive storytelling and technical creativity.

A public screening of the shortlisted videos will be held in the Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Centre, in February 2026, allowing the public to reflect on the role of AI in imagining future urban life.

What’s Next: Visit UABBSZ and Explore the Living Archive

UABBHK 2025 will continue its journey in the Shenzhen & Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of UrbanismArchitecture (Shenzhen) (UABBSZ) from January to March 2026. Whether you participated in the Hong Kong Edition or missed it, we warmly welcome you to visit the parallel venue of UABBSZ, at the Shenzhen Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Centre. Come and view the selection of UABBHK 2025 exhibits, continuing the creative dialogue and collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

In addition, UABBHK 2025’s ideas and output will remain accessible through a dedicated digital gallery website and a forthcoming archive booklet, both will preserve the curatorial vision, exhibited works, and public interactions from this edition. These resources will serve as an open, living archive — a springboard for future conversations across architecture, AI, and urban futures.

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About The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation is a non-profit making organisation established and incorporated in 2014 for charitable purposes. The objects for which the Biennale Foundation is established are:

  • To promote creativity and advance the understanding, appreciation and interest of architectural and design excellence
  • To encourage cross-border and cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration among creative professionals from Hong Kong, other parts of the Greater China region and overseas
  • To support art, design, architectural and cultural education for students and youth, the community, and policy makers
  • To create a favourable environment for study, research and experimentation of design, art and architectural works in an exhibition scale
  • To energise and revitalise specific sites of interests by introduction of cultural and creative events


About the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

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