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Queensland Supreme Court Rules in Favour of BUMA Australia in Contract Mining Agreement Dispute

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BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BUMA Australia Pty Ltd (“BUMA Australia”), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (“BUMA”), under Indonesian listed holding company PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (“BUMA International Group, IDX: DOID”), announced that the Supreme Court of Queensland has delivered its judgment in BUMA Australia Pty Ltd v Queensland Power Company Pty Ltd & Ors, ruling in favour of BUMA Australia in a contractual dispute arising from a Contract Mining Agreement.

The Court’s decision affirms BUMA Australia’s entitlement to payment of outstanding invoiced amounts and end-of-contract reconciliation sums, to be determined in accordance with the Contract Mining Agreement.

In its judgment, the Court considered several key commercial issues, including the interpretation of contractual variations for additional hired mining fleets, the methodology for calculating end-of-contract reconciliation, and claims associated with coal quality and related payment entitlements. On these matters, the Court accepted BUMA Australia’s interpretation of the relevant contractual provisions.

BUMA Australia welcomes the Court’s decision, which reflects the Company’s commitment to delivering services in accordance with its contractual obligations.

Financial Impact

The final amount to be received will be determined following the completion of post-judgment processes, including contractual reconciliation in line with the Court’s findings, and is expected to be material. Subject to the completion of these processes, the Company expects to recognise the outcome in its financial statements for the first quarter of 2026.

The judgment remains subject to appeal, and BUMA Australia will continue to assess its implications in line with applicable accounting and governance requirements.

About PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group)

Established in 1990, PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk (BUMA International Group) is a globally diversified mining holding company with operations across Indonesia, Australia, and the United States. The Group operates under four key business pillars: Mining Services, Mine Ownership, Social Enterprise, and Technology.

At the core of its Mining Services operations is PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), one of the largest mining services providers in Indonesia and Australia (operating under its fully owned subsidiary, BUMA Australia Pty Ltd). The Group transformed its business as a mine owner in 2024 with the acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. (ACG), and positioning itself as the leading producer of ultra-high-grade anthracite in the United States. The Group further strengthened its mine ownership portfolio by acquiring Dawson Complex, one of the largest metallurgical coal mines in Australia, in November 2024 (subject to regulatory approvals and pre-emptive rights, with completion targeted in 2025).

Expanding its diversification, the Group entered the future-facing commodities sector in 2024 by acquiring a stake in 29Metals Limited, an Australian-based copper and base metals mining company. The Group has also invested in AIM-listed Asiamet Resources Limited for its flagship BKM Copper Project in Central Kalimantan. The Group’s other portfolios include PT Bukit Teknologi Digital (BTech), focusing on developing deep learning technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reducing emissions, and minimizing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks, and PT BISA Ruang Nuswantara (BIRU), a social enterprise dedicated to education, vocational training, and promoting a circular economy.

Headquartered in Jakarta, BUMA International Group is publicly listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX: DOID) and employs over 13,000 people worldwide. In June 2025, the company was once again recognized among the Top 200 in the FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500, underscoring its position as one of the region’s largest companies by revenue.

About BUMA Australia Pty Ltd (BUMA Australia)

BUMA Australia provides end-to-end mining and rehabilitation services. Founded in 2021, BUMA Australia emerged as a prominent mining contractor through the acquisition of Downer’s Open Cut Mining East business (Predecessor Operations). This acquisition encompassed the transition of personnel, mining services contracts, assets, systems, and intellectual property, ensuring the continuation of a 100-year legacy in Australia.

HICC Pet × Marina One – Mental Wellness Month: Healing Moments with Dogs at HICC Pet Showroom

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This October, Marina One hosted a meaningful Mental Wellness Month event in the heart of Singapore’s CBD. HICC Pet was pleased to participate as one of the contributing partners, offering pet-supported interactions to enhance the community wellness initiative. Marina One is a mixed-use development in Marina Bay, comprising Grade-A office towers, luxury residences, and a retail podium. One of its signature features is the Green Heart, a biodiverse garden courtyard designed as an urban sanctuary. As a hub for major corporate offices with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement, Marina One provided an ideal environment for this wellness initiative.

The event was built on a simple belief: when pets feel clean and comfortable, they naturally help people feel at ease — a small but meaningful way to support mental clarity in a high-pressure work setting.

To prepare for the event, HICC Pet recruited 12 volunteer dogs from our community through social media outreach. Across the two sessions, more than 50 participants — including office tenants, residents, and public visitors — joined the experience, reflecting strong interest in mindful pet-and-human wellness. Attendees spent guided time with the volunteer dogs, enjoying moments of emotional relief while exploring HICC Pet’s gentle cleaning solutions through hands-on demonstrations. Using HICC Pet glove wipes, participants were able to interact safely with the dogs, creating shared moments of comfort and relaxation for both humans and pets. This reinforced HICC Pet’s mission that wellness can begin with simple, caring routines that strengthen the bond between people and their pets.

The campaign also achieved wide digital and on-site visibility through Marina One’s building media, tenant outreach channels, and lobby screens, helping to raise awareness of the value of pet-supported wellness within the community. Online, the event continued to gain traction, supported by strong follower engagement (83%) and extensive story-driven amplification.

Building on this momentum, HICC Pet will be launching its Membership Program this November. The HICC Pet Membership Program turns customers into a loyal community, connects our online and offline worlds, and strengthens our mission of helping pets live cleaner, comfier, healthier, and happier.

Visitors can register at https://sg.hiccpet.com/pages/club-introduction and enjoy member-exclusive benefits such as a free birthday gift, home grooming class, and venue rental discounts. We also welcome everyone to visit the Marina One HICC Pet showroom to experience even more member perks.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Hainan FTP vows to further optimize business environment

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BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — South China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has taken measures to continue optimizing its business environment in a bid to further enhance the development of a high-standard FTP.

The photo shows that Ren Duanping, director of Hainan Provincial Department of Business Environment Development, delivers a speech at a Hainan FTP promotion event held recently in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
The photo shows that Ren Duanping, director of Hainan Provincial Department of Business Environment Development, delivers a speech at a Hainan FTP promotion event held recently in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province.

Hainan regards the business environment as the productivity, vitality and core competitiveness of the Hainan FTP, said Ren Duanping, director of Hainan Provincial Department of Business Environment Development, at a Hainan FTP promotion event held recently in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province.

The province adheres to the demand orientation of enterprises and the public, focuses on integrated institutional innovation, expands opening-up, and builds a policy and institutional system and an efficient enterprise service system that are suitable for a high-standard FTP, creating a fair, open, transparent and predictable development environment, said Ren.

In order to promote construction of the FTP, the province has set up a provincial business environment development department, the first of its kind with a status of a government component department in the country. Each city and county in Hainan has also established corresponding leading groups and departments, providing a solid organizational guarantee for the optimization of the business environment.

Ren stressed that while Hainan continues to consolidate and optimize its basic business environment with unique ecological environment as core advantage, it has also continued optimizing its policy environment and building a modern industrial system with the characteristics of the FTP.

Hainan FTP has been striving to build a market-oriented, law-based and internationalized business environment, said Ren. The province has made the market play the decisive role in resource allocation and reduced government intervention in resources and micro economic activities, creating a fairer and more dynamic market environment.

Ren said that the province adheres to the principle that “the rule of law is the best business environment”, and protects the property rights and legitimate rights and interests of all types of business entities on an equal footing in accordance with the law. Over 60 regulations and more than 20 government rules closely related to the business environment have been promulgated, he added.

Looking forward, Ren said that Hainan will take practical actions to actively construct a policy and institutional system that is in line with the high-standard FTP. 

Original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/348908.html

Yindii Turns Food Waste Into Value, Saving 500,000+ Meals in 2025

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The food-surplus app returned more than HKD 20 million to partner businesses while making meals more affordable for consumers


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – As Southeast Asia grapples with growing food waste and rising living costs, Yindii, Asia’s number 1 food‑surplus marketplace, celebrates a year of remarkable growth and impact. Co-founded in 2020 by Louis‑Alban Batard‑Dupré and Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, Yindii connects restaurants, bakeries, grocers and hotels with diners who collect “Surprise Bags” of unsold food at 50-80% off the usual price. By turning what would otherwise become waste into affordable meals, Yindii offers a simple, scalable solution that benefits consumers, businesses and the environment.

One meal rescued every minute. In 2025, the Yindii community saved over 500,000 meals across the region, helped Hong Kong users save more than HK$10 million, and kept surplus food out of landfills.
One meal rescued every minute. In 2025, the Yindii community saved over 500,000 meals across the region, helped Hong Kong users save more than HK$10 million, and kept surplus food out of landfills.

In 2025 alone, the Yindii community across the region saved over half a million meals from going to waste. That is roughly one meal rescued every single minute, equivalent to offsetting over 1,375 tonnes of CO₂. To put this into perspective, that saving is comparable to driving an average petrol-powered car for about 6.9 million miles, or around 277 trips around the world. It is also on par with the emissions from burning around 154,000 gallons of petrol, or roughly 575 one-way passenger flights from Paris to New York.

Elaborating on the ethos that drives Yindii’s growth, Co‑Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, shared, “Every meal rescued is a step toward making high-quality food accessible and affordable for everyone. We’re proving that sustainability and affordability can go hand in hand with social equity. What excites us most is seeing families, students and office workers discover new neighbourhood favourites while knowing they are doing something tangible to help the planet. We are also watching our partners turn what used to be an end-of-day loss into a new source of loyalty, revenue and pride for their teams. Thousands of F&B brands are now transforming surplus into a meaningful new revenue stream, with more than US$2.5 million (HKD 19.45 million) flowing back into their businesses instead of into the bin.”

Across the region, the numbers tell an even richer story at the market level. In Hong Kong, diners using Yindii rescued over 250,000 meals in 2025. Flagship partners such as Saint Honore Cake Shop, Circle K and Pret A Manger have turned surplus into real value, with Saint Honore alone saving over 75,000 meals or 187 tonnes of CO₂. Other partners, including Rosewood Hong Kong, Little Mermaid, NOC Coffee Co and Pacific Coffee, all managed to clear an impressive 85-95% of their surplus on the app. In Hong Kong, Yindii has more than tripled in size since last year and reached profitability, strengthening partner confidence in a model especially popular with women, who make up around two-thirds of users.

In Singapore, diners using Yindii rescued over 300,000 meals in 2025. Since launching in 2024, the app has helped partners achieve a nationwide saved ratio of around 75%. Popular brands such as Paul, Baker & Cook and SaladStop, alongside hotel buffets and neighbourhood grocers, are using “Surprise Bags” to move premium food at accessible prices while cutting waste. Altogether, Singapore partners have already recovered more than SGD1.5 million in avoided food losses, underscoring Yindii’s role in helping diners stretch their budgets while giving the F&B industry a powerful new way to protect profitability.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we are focused on building on this momentum by bringing Yindii to more cities, including South Korea, and deepening our partnerships where we are already present. Our goal is to make it easier for people to save great food rather than see it go to waste, and for businesses to treat surplus as an opportunity rather than a loss. At the heart of all this, our mission goes far beyond transactions. It is about building a community where strangers become food heroes and where food that once represented loss becomes a source of joy and connection. We have seen that spirit take root in Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore, and we cannot wait to grow new communities of local food heroes in the years ahead,” Mahima concluded.

Throughout the year, Yindii’s success also earned recognition beyond the dining table. In October, it was named a finalist in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for its creative approach to tackling food waste. During Impact Week at ONE in Singapore, the company hosted the Yindii Eco‑Brand Awards 2025, celebrating 25 leading brands and media partners. Guest of Honour Poh Li San, Chair of Singapore’s Parliamentary Environment Committee, highlighted that Singapore wastes 800,000 tonnes of food annually and noted that fighting waste is essential not just for the planet but for national food security.

Since launching in 2020, Yindii has registered more than 700,000 food heroes, rescued over 900,000 meals and prevented more than 2,250 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. For more information, visit www.yindii.co or follow Yindii on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Hashtag: #Yindii #SaveFoodWithYindii #YindiiHK


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About Yindii

Yindii is Asia’s #1 sustainable food app, connecting people with surplus meals from restaurants, bakeries, grocers, and hotels at a fraction of the price. Operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and South Korea, Yindii empowers communities to rescue food, save money, and fight climate change — one meal at a time.

Rescuing Meals, Rewriting Waste: Yindii Closes 2025 With Over Half a Million Meals Saved

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Regional food-surplus app turns unsold food into affordable meals, offsets over 1,375 tonnes of CO₂ and pays back more than USD 2.5 million to partners in Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – As Southeast Asia grapples with growing food waste and rising living costs, Yindii, Asia’s number 1 food‑surplus marketplace, celebrates a year of remarkable growth and impact. Co-founded in 2020 by Louis‑Alban Batard‑Dupré and Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, Yindii connects restaurants, bakeries, grocers and hotels with diners who collect “Surprise Bags” of unsold food at 50-80% off the usual price. By turning what would otherwise become waste into affordable meals, Yindii offers a simple, scalable solution that benefits consumers, businesses and the environment.

One meal rescued every minute. In 2025, the Yindii community saved over half a million meals, helped Singapore users save SGD$3 million, and kept surplus food out of landfills.
One meal rescued every minute. In 2025, the Yindii community saved over half a million meals, helped Singapore users save SGD$3 million, and kept surplus food out of landfills.

In 2025 alone, the Yindii community across the region saved over half a million meals from going to waste. That is roughly one meal rescued every single minute, equivalent to offsetting over 1,375 tonnes of CO₂. To put this into perspective, that saving is comparable to driving an average petrol-powered car for about 11 million kilometers, or around 277 trips around the world. It is also on par with the emissions from burning around 580,000 liters of petrol, or roughly 575 one-way passenger flights from Paris to New York.

Elaborating on the ethos that drives Yindii’s growth, Co‑Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, shared, “Every meal rescued is a step toward making high-quality food accessible and affordable for everyone. We’re proving that sustainability and affordability can go hand in hand with social equity. What excites us most is seeing families, students and office workers discover new neighbourhood favourites while knowing they are doing something tangible to help the planet. We are also watching our partners turn what used to be an end-of-day loss into a new source of loyalty, revenue and pride for their teams. Thousands of F&B brands are now transforming surplus into a meaningful new revenue stream, with more than USD 2.5 million (SGD$3.23 million) flowing back into their businesses instead of into the bin.”

Across the region, the numbers tell an even richer story at the market level. In Hong Kong, diners using Yindii rescued over 250,000 meals in 2025. Flagship partners such as Saint Honore Cake Shop, Circle K and Pret A Manger have turned surplus into real value, with Saint Honore alone saving over 75,000 meals or 187 tonnes of CO₂. Other partners, including Rosewood Hong Kong, Little Mermaid, NOC Coffee Co and Pacific Coffee, all managed to clear an impressive 85-95% of their surplus on the app. In Hong Kong, Yindii has more than tripled in size since last year and reached profitability, strengthening partner confidence in a model especially popular with women, who make up around two-thirds of users.

In Singapore, diners using Yindii rescued over 300,000 meals in 2025. Since launching in 2024, the app has helped partners achieve a nationwide saved ratio of around 75%. Popular brands such as Paul, Baker & Cook and SaladStop, alongside hotel buffets and neighbourhood grocers, are using “Surprise Bags” to move premium food at accessible prices while cutting waste. Altogether, Singapore partners have already recovered more than SGD1.5 million in avoided food losses, underscoring Yindii’s role in helping diners stretch their budgets while giving the F&B industry a powerful new way to protect profitability.

“Looking ahead to 2026, we are focused on building on this momentum by bringing Yindii to more cities, including South Korea, and deepening our partnerships where we are already present. Our goal is to make it easier for people to save great food rather than see it go to waste, and for businesses to treat surplus as an opportunity rather than a loss. At the heart of all this, our mission goes far beyond transactions. It is about building a community where strangers become food heroes and where food that once represented loss becomes a source of joy and connection. We have seen that spirit take root in Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore, and we cannot wait to grow new communities of local food heroes in the years ahead,” Mahima concluded.

Throughout the year, Yindii’s success also earned recognition beyond the dining table. In October, it was named a finalist in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for its creative approach to tackling food waste. During Impact Week at ONE in Singapore, the company hosted the Yindii Eco‑Brand Awards 2025, celebrating 25 leading brands and media partners. Guest of Honour Poh Li San, Chair of Singapore’s Parliamentary Environment Committee, highlighted that Singapore wastes 800,000 tonnes of food annually and noted that fighting waste is essential not just for the planet but for national food security.

Since launching in 2020, Yindii has registered more than 700,000 food heroes, rescued over 900,000 meals and prevented more than 2,250 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. For more information, visit www.yindii.co or follow Yindii on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Hashtag: #Yindii #SaveFoodWithYindii #YindiiSG


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About Yindii

Yindii is Asia’s #1 sustainable food app, connecting people with surplus meals from restaurants, bakeries, grocers, and hotels at a fraction of the price. Operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and South Korea, Yindii empowers communities to rescue food, save money, and fight climate change — one meal at a time.

Agoda Insights Reveal Business Impact of Localization Across Asia’s Rapidly Growing Tourism Sector

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Hotels Deploying Advanced Localization Strategies Report Improved Guest Satisfaction and Incremental Bookings

SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has published findings on how localization is transforming Asia’s tourism landscape, reporting that hotels are tailoring marketing, booking, payment, and service touchpoints to meet the cultural and language expectations of international travelers. The “Tailored to Win: How Hotels are using Localization to Capture Asia’s Tourism Boom” report highlights that around a third of hotels in Asia have reached the stage of “integrated tailoring” where localization is embedded across marketing, booking, and on-site experiences, with 5-star hotels making the lead in adopting integrated tailoring strategies.

Agoda’s report demonstrate that localization delivers measurable, quantitative gains for hotels, with the strongest impact seen at more advanced stages of adoption. While properties that have begun tailoring their offerings report notable improvements, the benefits become even more pronounced as hotels implement deeper, integrated localization strategies. At these advanced stages, 99% of hotels report improved guest satisfaction, 95% see an increase in repeat bookings, and 91% find that guests are willing to pay more per room, compared to 80% at the early stage. Hotels embracing advanced localization report not only achieving greater revenue per available room (RevPAR) but also enjoying enhanced pricing power and guest loyalty.

Localization strategies are not one-size-fits-all, with preferences and behaviours varying significantly across source markets. Hoteliers should focus on tailoring experiences to these unique market needs to unlock measurable growth and drive stronger results. With this goal in mind, hotels are embracing tailored integration across several key areas to better serve their guests.

In marketing and outreach, properties are leveraging culture-specific content and adapting their materials to reflect local trends. Notably, around 60% of hotels targeting markets such as Singapore, Japan, South Korea and more as top source markets utilize local media channels and popular digital platforms to reach guests more effectively. In addition, approximately six in ten properties present booking details and prices in the guest’s preferred language and currency for their top markets, often supported by online translation tools. A similar proportion offer online payment options in local currency, enhancing convenience and trust for international travelers.

“Localization isn’t just a trend. It’s a strategic imperative for hoteliers looking to thrive in Asia’s dynamic tourism market.” said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply at Agoda. “To truly deliver measurable business results, hotels must approach tailoring strategies holistically, viewing language, payment systems, design and marketing as interconnected elements of the entire guest’s journey. It demands a shift in mindset from standardization to segmentation, and from mass communication to genuine cultural resonance.”

Asia has rapidly become the world’s fastest-growing travel hub, now accounting for nearly 28% of global international arrivals, up from just 9% in 2022, according to the International Air Transport Associatio. With Asians projected to drive half of all global air passenger growth over the next 15 years, and the region’s middle class expanding at an unprecedented rate, the opportunities and challenges for the hospitality sector are profound. In this dynamic environment, understanding and responding to the evolving expectations of travellers is more critical than ever. By analyzing the latest market trends and guest behaviors, Agoda calls on hoteliers and accommodation partners identify how tailored, localized strategies can unlock growth, enhance guest satisfaction, and secure long-term competitiveness in Asia’s vibrant tourism landscape.

Download the full report here, “Tailored to Win: How Hotels are Using Localization to Capture Asia’s Tourism Boom.”

 

Hualien New Year’s Countdown Party Kicks Off Taiwan’s Year-End Festivities and Winter Travel Season

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HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 December 2025 – The Hualien County Government invites domestic and international travelers to plan ahead and experience the county’s winter festivities. From Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations to lantern displays and Lunar New Year markets, visitors are encouraged to follow Hualien’s festive journey into 2026. Through music, fireworks, and glowing lanterns, Hualien aims to offer a complete and memorable winter travel experience that leaves lasting impressions of warmth and celebration.

Crowds gather at Hualien’s New Year’s Countdown Party as live music lights up the night.
Crowds gather at Hualien’s New Year’s Countdown Party as live music lights up the night.

The Hualien New Year’s Countdown Party stands as one of eastern Taiwan’s most anticipated year-end events, drawing thousands of visitors to Hualien during the New Year holiday period. Centered around a large-scale outdoor concert, the celebration brings together a diverse lineup of Mandopop stars, popular bands, and emerging artists, offering consecutive live performances that create an energetic and inclusive atmosphere for audiences of all ages. Over the years, the event has become a signature highlight of Taiwan’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

As the countdown approaches midnight, the festivities culminate in a spectacular fireworks display that illuminates Hualien’s night sky. Timed with the final moments of the year, the fireworks symbolize renewal, optimism, and new beginnings, providing a visually striking finale to the evening. Combined with live music and the excitement of the crowd, the display creates a memorable New Year’s Eve experience for both local residents and visiting travelers.

The event venue is located adjacent to the popular Hualien Dongdamen Night Market, allowing visitors to enjoy music and local flavors in one setting. Festivalgoers can sample regional street food, explore local specialty snacks, and shop for souvenirs while attending the concert. This convenient blend of live entertainment, dining, and shopping offers an immersive introduction to Hualien’s vibrant nightlife and local culture.

Hualien’s winter tourism season begins in November and unfolds through a series of themed events held across the county. Highlights include the Hualien Pacific Hot Spring Festival, the Flower Sea Season, and the festive “Happy Christmas City,” all of which add warmth and color to the colder months. Among these celebrations, the New Year’s Countdown Party serves as the centerpiece and grand finale of Hualien’s winter festival calendar, attracting visitors from around Taiwan.

The festive atmosphere continues into the new year with the 2026 Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival, taking place from February 7 to March 8, followed by the 2026 Hualien Lunar New Year Market from February 11 to February 15. Both events will be held along Sunrise Boulevard in Hualien City, featuring themed lantern displays, cultural performances, and lively holiday markets. Together, they extend the winter celebration through the Lunar New Year, offering visitors a rich seasonal experience filled with light, tradition, and community spirit.

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MILLENNIUM HOTELS & RESORTS AND IHCL JOIN HANDS ON A GLOBAL LOYALTY PARTNERSHIP

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Members unlock enhanced travel benefits and rewards worldwide

SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Millennium Hotels & Resorts (MHR) marks 30 years of global hospitality, the group today announced a strategic loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality company and custodian of the iconic Taj Hotels & Resorts brand. The collaboration brings together MHR’s MyMillennium and IHCL’s celebrated Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass programme, unlocking enhanced travel and stay benefits for members worldwide.

Left to right: Mr Saurabh Prakash, Interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, MHR, Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman, MHR, Mr Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, Mr Kwek Eik Sheng, Executive Director, MHR.
Left to right: Mr Saurabh Prakash, Interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, MHR, Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman, MHR, Mr Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, Mr Kwek Eik Sheng, Executive Director, MHR.

Headquartered in Singapore, Millennium Hotels & Resorts is one of the country’s most valuable hospitality brands, recognised for its award-winning portfolio of hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East. This milestone partnership reflects MHR’s continued evolution over three decades; expanding its international presence, strengthening its loyalty ecosystem, and forging alliances with like-minded hospitality leaders to deliver greater value, choice, and recognition to travellers across key markets.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said: 

“IHCL’s iconic brand Taj joining hands with Millennium Hotels & Resorts unlocks meaningful synergies within a global loyalty network. Through this collaboration, the integration of MyMillennium with Taj InnerCircle enhances the member experience by extending seamless, reciprocal benefits across both portfolios. Our focus remains on shaping the future of travel through strategic alliances such as this, delivering enduring value for our guests and partners alike.”

Under this collaboration, Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass members gain access to Millennium Hotels & Resorts’ extensive global portfolio, enjoying a 10% discount off the Best Flexible Rate at participating MHR properties worldwide. Similarly, MyMillennium members will benefit from a reciprocal 10% discount on stays at participating Taj hotels globally.

MyMillennium, Millennium Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning global loyalty programme, spans more than 145 hotels across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, rewarding members for both stays and dining while unlocking access to the group’s diverse portfolio of brands worldwide.

Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, said:

“Partnering with an iconic brand such as Taj reflects our Blue Ocean mindset, pursuing growth beyond traditional boundaries. As we mark 30 years of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, this strategic collaboration strengthens our presence in India and key global markets, bringing together Taj’s legendary Indian hospitality with Millennium’s international reach.”

From the opulent luxury of The Biltmore Los Angeles to the beachfront energy of M Social Hotel Phuket, the sophisticated urban retreat at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, and the legendary hospitality of Taj across its grand palaces, iconic city hotels, and resorts in India and beyond, members will enjoy access to exceptional stays in sought-after destinations worldwide.

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