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MDJM LTD Wholly-Owned Subsidiary MD Local Global Announces Major Business Upgrade and Cultural Expansion — Launching International “Journey to the West” Animated Short Film and Developing Fernie Castle Anime Art Gallery and Cultural IP Ecosystem

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MD Local Global Ltd. (“MDLG” or the “Company”), the UK-based wholly owned subsidiary of MDJM LTD (NASDAQ: UOKA), is pleased to announce a significant expansion and strategic upgrade of its cultural and creative operations.

Building on its international collaborations, MDLG will utilize Scotland’s historic Fernie Castle and its adjacent Oriental Garden as a core platform to establish an immersive animation art Gallery, inspired by the aesthetic and experiential philosophy of Japan’s Ghibli Museum.

This strategic transformation marks MDLG’s evolution towards a comprehensive global cultural IP ecosystem, integrating content creation, cultural tourism, international collaboration, and cultural asset management.

MDLG intends to focus its future strategy on:

1. Cultural IP Ownership & Original IP Development

  • Creating original IP rooted in Eastern culture, aesthetics, and philosophy.
  • Building cross-cultural storytelling with global appeal.

2. International Cultural IP Licensing & Collaboration

  • Introducing and collaborating with internationally recognized cultural Ips.
  • Expanding cross-border creative and cultural partnerships.

3. Cultural Experience Operations at Fernie Castle

Generating sustainable cultural revenue through animation & art exhibitions; themed cultural dining; boutique accommodation; oriental garden experiences, cultural festivals and immersive programming by leveraging the future Fernie Castle Anime Art Gallery and Oriental Garden Cultural Zone as core operational platforms.

4. Cultural IP Commercialization

  • Producing animated shorts and feature films.
  • Securing international distribution & streaming partnerships.
  • Generating box office and exhibition revenues.
  • Developing merchandise and derivative products.
  • Licensing globally and expanding brand cooperation

This strategy builds a seamless chain from IP to content, cultural space, commercial value, forming a sustainable cultural ecosystem.

Architectural Design Service Agreement for Fernie Castle Oriental Landscape Project signed with Kengo Kuma & Associates, Inc.

On July 15th, 2025, MDLG signed an Architectural Design Service Agreement for Fernie Castle Oriental Landscape Project with Kengo Kuma & Associate, Inc., a global architectural firm based in Tokyo Japan, to design Fernie Castle and its adjacent Oriental Garden, creating a new international cultural ecosystem that includes cross-cultural animation and art exhibitions, international artist residencies and cultural exchange, Eastern-aesthetic dining and themed boutique accommodation, and immersive experiences combining philosophy, narrative, and visual arts.

Script Contract Signed with Isabel Herguera and Gianmarco Serra

On August 1, 2025, MDLG signed a Script Contract with Isabel Herguera and Gianmarco Serra (the “Screenwriters”) to develop the script and related written/graphic materials for the short film Journey to the West. As of the date of this press release, we have completed the original screenplay for this short film. Ms. Herguera is an award-winning visual artist, animator, and director from San Sebastián. Her short films include La Gallina Ciega, Ámár, Bajo la Almohada, and Amore d’ ‘Inverno. Her feature film El sueño de la sultana (2023), co-written with Gianmarco Serra, won Best Basque Screenplay at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. She previously served as Artistic Director of Animac (2002–2012) and currently teaches animation at KHM Cologne. Mr. Serra, is a co-writer, editor, sound designer, and composer of El sueño de la sultana. His work has been recognized at Annecy, Zagreb, Hamburg, and San Sebastián. He has collaborated on numerous films with Herguera as producer, writer, musician, sound designer, and editor. Before entering animation full-time, he directed cultural programs for Italy’s‘s RAI television.

Animation Production Agreement Signed with Abano Producións

On November 12, 2025, MDLG signed an Animation Production Agreement with Abano Producións (“Abano”), a leading animation studio based in Galicia, Spain, to launch the production of an original animated short film inspired by the classic Chinese myth, Journey to the West.

Abano is a Galicia-based independent animation studio, internationally recognized for auteur animation and cross-border collaborations. Its films have won major festival awards and played an essential role in elevating European artistic animation. For example, its works have been selected and awarded by: Annecy International Animation Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, and Zagreb World Festival of Animation. It has also received multiple Goya Awards for Best Animated Short Film.

About MD Local Global Ltd.

MD Local Global Ltd., headquartered in the United Kingdom, specializes in cultural IP development and ownership, animation film production, international licensing, cultural tourism operations and cultural venue development.

The company is committed to building a globally influential cultural and artistic ecosystem, bringing Eastern philosophy and aesthetics into the world through contemporary storytelling.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Act. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Contact:
Sherry Zheng
WAVECREST GROUP INC.
Phone: +1 718-213-7386
Email: sherry@wavecrestipo.com 

 

AI-Native Bamboo Rose Empowers Retailers to Sell More and Work Less in 2025

TotalPLM™ adoption and company growth accelerates with dramatic platform value expansion

BOSTON, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bamboo Rose, a global leader in retail product development and supply chain technology, builds on a strong 2024 and is delivering record TotalPLM™ adoption and company growth in 2025. This marks the company’s third consecutive year of growth, fueled by sustained innovation and targeted acquisitions that expand platform capabilities and customer impact.

AI-Native Bamboo Rose Empowers Retailers to Sell More and Work Less in 2025
AI-Native Bamboo Rose Empowers Retailers to Sell More and Work Less in 2025

Putting R&D and M&A Investments to Work
Bamboo Rose’s TotalPLM platform delivers a true end-to-end experience, fueled by AI-powered Decision Intelligence that spans planning, merchant and designer collaboration, product development, sourcing, and order management. A patent-pending metadata layer embeds Decision Intelligence across the platform, enabling human end users and AI agents to work side-by-side. The result is faster product development, stronger confidence in supply, and optimized costs from concept through execution.

Decision Intelligence and Planning are now part of TotalPLM, added in late 2024 through acquisitions. Merchant and designer collaboration is powered by an early 2025 OEM agreement with VibeIQ.

Retailer interest in the Bamboo Rose Plan solution is surging, reflected in strong inbound demand and a growing set of active evaluations.

“Planning is a core part of how we operate, and we’re excited to take the next step. We’ve built real momentum on the platform, so expanding our planning capabilities is a natural evolution. The opportunity ahead is significant, and we’re energized by what it will unlock for our teams, our partners, and our customers,” said Natalie Wood, Chief Merchandising Officer, R.M.Williams.

Work Less, Sell More
TotalPLM connects the full product lifecycle on a single AI-native platform. With Decision Intelligence underneath every workflow, teams can automate routine decisions, reduce handoffs, and move faster with fewer resources. Shared data and connected processes also strengthen collaboration across internal teams and supplier networks, helping ensure the right products are developed, sourced, and delivered at speed and scale.

2025: A Year of Accelerating Success
Platform integration, strong customer success execution, and record levels of new logos define 2025:

  • New Customers: More than two dozen new logos, including Target, Fanatics, Serena & Lily, and Système U.
  • Multi-Category Adoption: Record levels of expansion and new logos across Fashion and Apparel, Food and Consumables, and General Merchandise.
  • Retention Remains Strong: Gross retention exceeds 96%.
  • Retail Revenue Impact Keeps Growing: TotalPLM adds over $250 billion in retail revenue under management.

2025 marks another year of strong momentum, driven by an AI-native TotalPLM platform that is changing how retailers bring products to life,” said Matt Stevens, Chief Executive Officer, Bamboo Rose. “By embedding Decision Intelligence across an end-to-end workflow, we are helping customers simplify work and grow sales, turning complexity into clarity from planning to execution. This is not incremental progress. It is a step-change in speed, confidence, and collaboration for the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands.”

NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
Bamboo Rose is positioned for continued success in 2026, helping retailers and brands turn industry challenges into opportunities. Join us at NRF 2026, Retail’s Big Show, January 11–13 in New York City. Schedule a meeting with our team or visit booth #4042.

About Bamboo Rose
Bamboo Rose is a global leader in enterprise retail technology solutions. TotalPLM™ is the most comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform, integrating Planning and Merchandising, Creative Collaboration, Product Development, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchase Order Management, and Global Trade Management — all powered by AI-fueled Decision Intelligence. Built for scalability and agility, the Bamboo Rose platform helps retailers and brands optimize operations, drive margin growth, and meet evolving industry demands. Learn more at bamboorose.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Shell invests in Kaikias waterflood to unlock production in Gulf of America

HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a waterflood project at its Kaikias field in the US Gulf of America. Water will be injected to displace additional oil in the reservoir formation which supplies production to Shell’s Ursa platform in the Mars Corridor.

Ursa platform in the Gulf of America (Courtesy of Shell)
Ursa platform in the Gulf of America (Courtesy of Shell)

Waterflood is a method of secondary recovery where the injected water physically sweeps the displaced oil to adjacent production wells, while re-pressurizing the reservoir. First injection is expected in 2028 and is anticipated to extend the production lifecycle of Ursa by several years.  

“Following our decision to increase our stake in Ursa earlier this year, this additional investment continues to maximise the value of the asset,” said Peter Costello, Shell’s Upstream President. “It also contributes to our aim of maximising high-margin production and longevity in a core basin to maintain liquids production.”

Shell is the leading deep-water operator in the US Gulf of America, where our production has among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity in the world. 

Notes to editors 

  • In August 2014, the Kaikias field (Shell 100% working interest (WI)) was discovered in more than 4,000 feet (1,219 metres) of water, approximately 130 miles (209 kilometres) off the coast of Louisiana.
  • Production from the Kaikias field began in May 2018 with flowback to Shell’s Ursa platform.
  • Shell is the operator of the Ursa Tension Leg Platform and holds 61.3484% ownership in the asset with BP Exploration & Production Inc. 22.6916% and ECP GOM III, LLC 15.96%. In February, Shell announced its acquisition of additional WI in Ursa.
  • The Kaikias waterflood project is estimated to increase recoverable resource volume by ~60 million metric barrels of oil equivalent (P50). The estimate of resources volumes is currently classified as 2P under the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Resource Classification System.
  • The reference to our US Gulf of America production having among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity in the world is a comparison among other members of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers.
  • As communicated at Shell’s Capital Markets Day in 2025, we aim to sustain liquids production at around 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day until 2030.
  • The estimated recoverable resources presented above are 100% total gross figures.

Cautionary Note

The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this press release “Shell”, “Shell Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience to reference Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These terms are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular entity or entities. ”Subsidiaries”, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this press release refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. The terms “joint venture”, “joint operations”, “joint arrangements”, and “associates” may also be used to refer to a commercial arrangement in which Shell has a direct or indirect ownership interest with one or more parties.  The term “Shell interest” is used for convenience to indicate the direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in an entity or unincorporated joint arrangement, after exclusion of all third-party interest.

Forward-Looking statements

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Shell’s net carbon intensity

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Shell’s net-zero emissions target

Shell’s operating plan and outlook are forecasted for a three-year period and ten-year period, respectively, and are updated every year. They reflect the current economic environment and what we can reasonably expect to see over the next three and ten years. Accordingly, the outlook reflects our Scope 1, Scope 2 and NCI targets over the next ten years. However, Shell’s operating plan and outlook cannot reflect our 2050 net-zero emissions target, as this target is outside our planning period. Such future operating plans and outlooks could include changes to our portfolio, efficiency improvements and the use of carbon capture and storage and carbon credits. In the future, as society moves towards net-zero emissions, we expect Shell’s operating plans and outlooks to reflect this movement. However, if society is not net zero in 2050, as of today, there would be significant risk that Shell may not meet this target.

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Nota AI Optimization Technology Drives Traffic Innovation in Africa, Following Success in the Middle East

“Smart Intersection System to be Supplied to Nairobi, Kenya

  • Edge AI enables multi-channel real-time traffic analysis through AI model compression… ITS technology accelerates expansion from Middle East to Africa
  • Signs technology supply contract with HANIL STM for the Nairobi ITS Project led by LG CNS

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nota AI (CEO Myungsu Chae), a company specializing in AI model compression and optimization, announced today that it has signed a contract to supply its Smart Intersection System technology for the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) construction project in Nairobi, Kenya.

AI compression and optimization-based Smart Intersection System
AI compression and optimization-based Smart Intersection System

The contract is part of the Traffic Control Center establishment project led jointly by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and LG CNS. HANIL STM is responsible for system design and management, while Nota AI will implement and supply the Smart Intersection System, based on its AI model optimization and compression technology, tailored for an edge environment.

Nota AI’s AI compression and optimization technology is designed to reduce the computational complexity and memory usage of AI models, enabling their efficient operation in edge environments. This makes the technology highly effective in settings requiring low-power and low-latency performance.

The newly introduced AI compression and optimization-based Smart Intersection System is expected to contribute to improved traffic flow. It functions by compressing the size of the required analysis model and tailoring it for local CCTV at intersections, allowing for real-time classification of vehicle types, and analysis of traffic volume, queue length, and other traffic conditions without relying on a central server. Its high efficiency comes from the compression technology, which allows a single edge device to simultaneously manage multiple CCTV channels and process real-time data, resulting in highly effective cost management.

Furthermore, system managers can utilize the real-time data not only to monitor current traffic situations but also as valuable data for future enhancement of intersection operational efficiency. Since the entire analysis process is realized in an edge environment, the system offers stable operation while minimizing the burden of server construction and maintenance costs.

Nota AI has already received recognition for its high technological capabilities through ITS performance evaluations and technology verification by various companies and local governments. The Smart Intersection System and the Emergency Situation Detection System, both developed with Nota AI’s technology, achieved the ‘Highest Grade’ in the basic ITS performance evaluation, where real-time performance and accuracy are key indicators. Additionally, the system recently completed construction successfully in the Yeongcheon ITS reinforcement project, demonstrating an average performance rate of 99.5% across all evaluation criteria.

Building on this technological capability, Nota AI is accelerating the commercialization of its Intelligent Transport System technology. It has showcased advanced technologies in the Middle East and North America, with achievements including: a partnership with the UAE transport infrastructure company ‘ATS’, a contract to supply ITS solutions with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), ansuccessful verification of pedestrian safety support and traffic volume analysis with Sony in Lakewood, USA. Through participation in the Nairobi project, Nota AI has now expanded the application of its technology to the African region.

Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AI, stated, “We are delighted that Nota AI’s AI compression and optimization technology will contribute to traffic innovation in Nairobi, following our success in Dubai. By successfully completing this project, we will further expand the influence of our AI compression and optimization technology in the global market.”

G-P Joins Workday Agent Partner Network

G-P will connect its AI-powered global employment solutions to Workday’s Agent System of Record, enabling new levels of productivity

BOSTON, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — REMOTE FIRST COMPANY – G-P (Globalization Partners), recognized as the undisputed leader in global employment by industry analysts, today announced it has joined the Workday Agent Partner Network, a global ecosystem of partners building AI agents that will connect with the Workday Agent System of Record (ASOR). By joining the program, G-P underscores its commitment to AI and global employment innovation.

“The Workday ASOR gives customers a unified, secure platform to manage their growing ecosystem of trusted AI agents,” said Dean Arnold, vice president, AI Platform, Workday. “By leveraging the Workday ASOR, partners like G-P enable our customers to securely and simply access innovative solutions for their teams worldwide.”

“G-P is leading AI innovation in global HR,” said Lori McNally, senior vice president, partners, G-P. “Workday inviting G-P to join the Workday Agent Partner Network shows the trust in G-P and in G-P Gia as an enterprise-ready AI solution inside Workday. Together, we’re helping customers work faster, stay compliant, and manage their global workforce with more confidence.”

G-P’s AI-powered EOR enables shared Workday and G-P customers to hire in 180+ countries internationally in regions where they do not have an entity. It facilitates the direct integration of global hires into the Workday platform, including demographic details, salary and payslip information and invoices. Any updates to international employee details made in Workday will be automatically reflected in G-P.

Additionally, the partnership includes an integration with G-P’s global HR agent, G-P Gia. Combining G-P’s decade of global HR expertise with cutting-edge AI, G-P Gia is designed to be HR’s trusted partner, providing guidance on the toughest employment questions and creating contracts and handbooks and more in 50 countries and 50 U.S. states. Gia delivers results built on G-P’s proprietary knowledge base, 100,00+ HR and legal expert vetted articles and 1,500+ government sources, giving users the confidence to make informed decisions when building and managing global teams.

Earlier this year, G-P joined Built on Workday, a program that empowers Workday partners to create and market pre-built apps to solve customers’ business and industry challenges. G-P Gia is available on the Workday Marketplace here, and G-P EOR will be available on the Workday Marketplace soon.

For more information about G-P, visit G-P.com.

About G-P
G-P (Globalization Partners) is the recognized leader in global employment, ranked No. 1 in every industry analyst report. G-P’s global employment platform delivers everything companies of all sizes need to manage the full employee lifecycle with its trusted Global HR Agent, G-P Gia, and AI-powered Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor products. G-P supports teams in 180+ countries with more than a decade of global employment experience, the largest team of in-country HR, legal, and compliance experts, and its unmatched proprietary knowledge base.

G-P: Global Made Possible
To learn more, please visit: g-p.com or connect with us via LinkedIn, X, Facebook or check out our Blog.

AI Robotmaker Sharpa Reaches Key Milestone With Mass Production of World’s Most Advanced Human-Sized Robotic Hand

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sharpa, a Singapore-headquartered AI robotics firm, has achieved a major milestone with the launch of mass production for SharpaWave, its flagship robotic hand engineered to match the size and dexterity of the human hand while delivering both delicate precision and superhuman strength. Early customers include leading global technology companies and top research universities.

Moving into mass production marks a critical step toward Sharpa’s vision of making general-use robots widely accessible. The company aims to produce robot hands and other components with the consistency and reliability expected of mission-critical hardware such as aircraft engines or automotive systems.

To ensure quality at scale, Sharpa has developed highly automated reliability and endurance testing systems that validate the performance of thousands of microscale gears, motors, and sensors—guaranteeing high accuracy, durability, and agility.

SharpaWave Enters Mass Production
SharpaWave Enters Mass Production

Sharpa focuses on solving robotics’ hardest problem, the hand, because it is the gateway to truly useful general-purpose robots. A capable hand allows robots to interact with the world as humans do, whether cracking an egg, assembling electronics, or operating tools in extreme environments. With such dexterity, robots can be deployed in hotels, hospitals, shops, or homes without needing to redesign human-oriented workspaces or tools.

SharpaWave features 22 active degrees of freedom (DOF) and Sharpa’s proprietary Dynamic Tactile Array (DTA) technology, enabling near-human precision in grasping, manipulating, and tool use, a foundational breakthrough for general-purpose robotics.

Achieving this sensitivity requires advanced visuo-tactile sensing. Each fingertip integrates a miniature camera and over 1,000 tactile pixels, capturing everything from feather-light contact to heavy loads with 0.005 N precision. Its 6-dimensional force sensing ensures adaptive grip control and slip prevention—essentially allowing SharpaWave to feel by seeing.

To accelerate adoption across industry and research, SharpaWave runs on an open-source, developer-friendly software stack. The SharpaPilot app is fully compatible with major simulation platforms including Isaac Gym, Isaac Lab, PyBullet, and MuJoCo, and provides rich reinforcement learning examples for rapid integration and experimentation.

SharpaWave’s breakthrough engineering has been recognized as a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Robotics category. Sharpa will be exhibiting at CES 2026 (LVCC North Hall, booth 9251), January 6–9, in Las Vegas, with its latest robots featuring groundbreaking dexterity, dynamic motion control, and long-horizon task.

About Sharpa

Founded in 2024, Sharpa is an AI robotics company dedicated to developing high-performance robots and core components, unlocking the potential of future general-purpose robotic applications. Sharpa’s mission is to build robots that assist, not replace, humans, freeing people from repetitive or strenuous work to focus on more meaningful pursuits. Sharpa’s global headquarters is in Singapore, with manufacturing R&D in Shanghai and business operations in Mountain View, USA.

RayNeo solidifies its global AR market leadership in Q3 with a 24% share

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RayNeo has solidified its leadership in the consumer augmented reality (AR) sector, achieving top positions in both market share and seasonal sales. According to the latest Q3 2025 Global AR Smart Glasses Brand Shipment Share Report from Counterpoint Research, RayNeo ranked No. 1 worldwide for the second consecutive quarter, capturing a 24.5% market share.

From Black Friday Best-Seller to Q3 Market Leader

These accomplishments arrive amid intensifying competition across the AR industry. Despite the heightened competition, RayNeo not only maintained its standing but also demonstrated strong growth. Overseas sales surged 3.8 times year-on-year in 2025, with products now available in over 25 countries and regions, serving a cumulative user base exceeding 500,000. Entry into major retail channels including Sam’s Club, Best Buy, and BJ’s further reflects robust consumer adoption.

Global AR Smart Glasses Brand Shipment Share in Q3 2025
Global AR Smart Glasses Brand Shipment Share in Q3 2025

In core markets such as North America, RayNeo’s Air Series consistently led Amazon’s AR glasses best-seller rankings. Amazon data shows the RayNeo Air 3s Pro and Air 3s secured the top two global spots in the “Video Display Glasses” category, each earning average customer ratings above four stars. As consumer-grade AR glasses become increasingly integrated into daily life, RayNeo stands out for its accessible pricing and reliable performance.

Amazon Best Seller in Video Display Glasses for 2026 Black Friday
Amazon Best Seller in Video Display Glasses for 2026 Black Friday

How RayNeo Stands Out in a Competitive Arena

Proprietary core technology and a superior user experience form the foundation of RayNeo’s competitive edge. As one of the few companies capable of full in-house R&D and mass production of core optical systems, RayNeo offers a diversified portfolio: the V Series for high-quality imaging, the Air Series for immersive viewing, and the X Series that explores the convergence of AI and AR.

The AR industry is transitioning from niche to mainstream, with competition evolving beyond hardware to encompass technological depth, user insight, product experience, and ecosystem strength. RayNeo’s continued leadership underscores the effectiveness of its strategic approach. As AR becomes ever more woven into everyday experiences, RayNeo’s achievements highlight both the global rise of Chinese tech innovation and the potential for “Created in China” to set the pace for the worldwide AR industry.

About RayNeo

RayNeo is the global leader in consumer Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, dedicated to transforming everyday life for one billion people. As the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the AR glasses category, the company represents the forefront of immersive technology. Its product portfolio features the AI-enhanced, full-color display X Series and the portable, large-screen Air Series, designed for versatility and high-quality viewing. According to Counterpoint Research, RayNeo dominated the global AR glasses market in Q3 2025, capturing a 24% market share and securing the top position worldwide.

Media Contact:

Global PR Manager: Sophie Li
Email: lixj@rayneo.com 

Over 60% of Chinese listed companies to maintain or spend more on decarbonization, a report finds

BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Despite economic headwinds, over 60% of Chinese onshore listed companies intend to maintain or raise their input in decarbonization, according to the latest ESG white paper released by China Asset Management Co.(ChinaAMC).

A quarter of the surveyed companies plan to increase investments by 10% or more, while 38% will maintain their current spending level, according to White Paper on ESG Investing Development and Innovation in China 2025.

By industry, the raw materials sector showed the strongest commitment, with 52% of companies plan to up their ante. Notably, all coal industry enterprises plan to increase investments by over 10%. This is followed by the consumer discretionary sector, where 39% of companies exhibit a strong willingness to invest.

The white paper also found a subtle shift in the underlying logic of ESG development among Chinese companies. Practices are increasingly shifting from a “passive compliance” to a “proactive value creation”, a trend particularly prominent among firms with overseas business.

Other key findings include: 

  • Asked about the “main drivers for your company’s increasing emission reduction investments,” companies with overseas business were significantly more likely to cite “downstream customer requirements” (55%), compared to companies without overseas business (10%).
  • On social issues, companies with overseas business were notably more likely to identify “brand reputation and market competitiveness” (56%) and “consumer demand and expectations” (40%) as primary drivers than those without overseas business.
  • Supply chain resilience, labor management, and community relation are identified as the three major ESG challenges confronting Chinese enterprises going global.
  • Paying full social security for “flexible employees” is less hard than anticipated.
  • Institutional shareholders are encouraged by regulators to “actively exercising their rights”, while hurdles remain.

Based on a survey of 520 A-share listed companies across different sectors, ownership structures, market capitalizations, the white paper systematically maps China’s ESG landscape, with a focus on their green transition, going global drive and employee rights protection. The report is co-produced with ZD Proxy, a leading Chinese proxy advisory firm that specializes in providing institutional investors with in-depth research and voting recommendations on corporate governance and ESG.

The white paper marks the fifth straight year ChinaAMC has commissioned the project, a testament to ChinaAMC’s commitment to ESG and responsible investment.

Click here for the ten takeaways of the white paper: https://en.chinaamc.com/c/2025-12-16/919027.shtml

About ChinaAMC

Founded in April 1998, China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ChinaAMC) has grown to be one of the largest asset managers in China, with total AUM exceeding RMB3.2 trillion (US$449.5billion) as of Sept 30, 2025. It positioned itself as a full-service and versatile asset management platform that operates across asset classes, industries and regions. ChinaAMC has been China’s largest equity ETF provider for 20 consecutive years (2005-2024).

It became the first full-service Chinese asset manager to join the UN PRI in 2017. Since then it has conducted over 170 deep engagement with more than 70 Chinese companies.

Source: ChinaAMC. AUM includes subsidiaries. Data as of Sept 30, 2025.

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