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Dave & Buster’s Breaks Ground on First Location in the Philippines at Opus Mall

MANILA, Philippines, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dave & Buster’s has officially broken ground on its first location in the Philippines, marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Located at the vibrant Opus Mall in Manila, the new venue will introduce Dave & Buster’s unique blend of games, food, and sports viewing to the Filipino market.

Dave & Buster's Breaks Ground on First Location in the Philippines at Opus Mall
Dave & Buster’s Breaks Ground on First Location in the Philippines at Opus Mall

The groundbreaking ceremony, held in partnership with local franchisee The Bistro Group, welcomed company executives, local officials, and community leaders. This flagship venue is poised to become a premier destination for immersive entertainment, dynamic sports viewing, and craveable American fare.

“This is more than a groundbreaking—it’s a landmark moment in our international story,” said Antonio Bautista, Chief International Development Officer for Dave & Buster’s. “With the strength of our partnership with The Bistro Group, we’re bringing an exciting new concept to Manila that delivers fun, flavor, and unforgettable experiences.”

Jean Paul Manuud, President of The Bistro Group, added: “Dave & Buster’s is a game-changing brand. We’re proud to launch this first-of-its-kind experience in the Philippines where great food, cutting-edge games, and community come together.”

The Manila location will feature a curated mix of American classics and localized dishes, state-of-the-art games, and multi-use spaces for events and sports fans. This opening kicks off a broader multi-unit development plan in the country.

This milestone reinforces Dave & Buster’s commitment to international growth, with additional venues planned this year in India (second location), Australia, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. The brand currently operates over 220 locations across North America and is now expanding across five continents.

About Dave & Buster’s
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. operates leading entertainment and dining venues across North America under the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands. For more information, visit www.daveandbusters.com.

About The Bistro Group
The Bistro Group is a leading restaurant operator in the Philippines, known for introducing iconic international brands like TGIFridays, Denny’s, Texas Roadhouse, and Hard Rock Café to the local market. For more information, visit www.bistro.com.ph.

 

Dave & Buster’s Breaks Ground on First Location in the Philippines at Opus Mall

MANILA, Philippines, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dave & Buster’s has officially broken ground on its first location in the Philippines, marking a major milestone in its global expansion. Located at the vibrant Opus Mall in Manila, the new venue will introduce Dave & Buster’s unique blend of games, food, and sports viewing to the Filipino market.

Dave & Buster's Breaks Ground on First Location in the Philippines at Opus Mall
Dave & Buster’s Breaks Ground on First Location in the Philippines at Opus Mall

The groundbreaking ceremony, held in partnership with local franchisee The Bistro Group, welcomed company executives, local officials, and community leaders. This flagship venue is poised to become a premier destination for immersive entertainment, dynamic sports viewing, and craveable American fare.

“This is more than a groundbreaking—it’s a landmark moment in our international story,” said Antonio Bautista, Chief International Development Officer for Dave & Buster’s. “With the strength of our partnership with The Bistro Group, we’re bringing an exciting new concept to Manila that delivers fun, flavor, and unforgettable experiences.”

Jean Paul Manuud, President of The Bistro Group, added: “Dave & Buster’s is a game-changing brand. We’re proud to launch this first-of-its-kind experience in the Philippines where great food, cutting-edge games, and community come together.”

The Manila location will feature a curated mix of American classics and localized dishes, state-of-the-art games, and multi-use spaces for events and sports fans. This opening kicks off a broader multi-unit development plan in the country.

This milestone reinforces Dave & Buster’s commitment to international growth, with additional venues planned this year in India (second location), Australia, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. The brand currently operates over 220 locations across North America and is now expanding across five continents.

About Dave & Buster’s
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. operates leading entertainment and dining venues across North America under the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands. For more information, visit www.daveandbusters.com.

About The Bistro Group
The Bistro Group is a leading restaurant operator in the Philippines, known for introducing iconic international brands like TGIFridays, Denny’s, Texas Roadhouse, and Hard Rock Café to the local market. For more information, visit www.bistro.com.ph.

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Luoyang’s historical legacy: where ancient art meets modern innovation

BEIJING, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily:

On May 19, Chinese President Xi Jinping toured the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, central China’s Henan province, to learn about local efforts to enhance the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage and promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism sector.

The Longmen Grottoes trace their origins to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), when Emperor Xiaowen relocated the capital to Luoyang. Excavation continued through successive dynasties — including the Eastern Wei Dynasty (534-550), the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556), the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-557), the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

The grottoes stand as a testament to the craftsmanship and devotion of countless artisans. Today, the site encompasses more than 2,300 caves and niches, over 2,800 inscriptions, and nearly 110,000 Buddhist statues — bearing witness to a profound cultural legacy.

Drawing on the artistic traditions of Indian cave temples and building upon the elegance of the Yungang Grottoes in north China’s Shanxi province, the Longmen Grottoes bring together the style of Northern Wei sculptures and the majestic aesthetic of Tang Dynasty carvings. The result is a harmonious convergence of artistic traditions — a brilliant expression of Eastern aesthetics that continues to captivate global audiences.

In recent years, China has made significant strides in preserving and revitalizing grotto temples. From structural reinforcement and environmental management to digital preservation and monitoring, a range of innovative practices have been made.

At the Longmen Grottoes, high-resolution 3D scanning and printing techniques are being used to virtually reconstruct scattered artifacts and restore damaged sculptures, seamlessly integrating fragments through digital technology. A smart digital twin platform brings cultural relics to life online, allows visitors to interact with virtual replicas. The focus has expanded beyond preservation — heritage is being reimagined as a dynamic narrative, shared through immersive storytelling and innovation.

The grottoes, however, are just one piece of Luoyang’s broader cultural preservation. Renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, the city is captivating global visitors with its history and creative approaches to cultural expression. It has made great strides in transforming the deep historical legacy into a vibrant contemporary experience.

Drawing from over 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, 4,000 years of urban history, and 1,500 years as an imperial capital, Luoyang is positioning itself as a “City of Museums in the East,” with more than 100 museums and memorial halls chronicling its evolution.

Digital technology is reviving the past in vivid detail. Scenes of ancient canal transport along a grand canal built during the Sui and Tang dynasties are being reimagined through interactive digital displays. Mobile applications allow users around the world to virtually explore the Longmen Grottoes, while technologies like virtual reality bring Buddhist niches back to life. Meanwhile, creative experiences such as overnight stays in museums that combine immersive role-play with cutting-edge technology are redefining how people engage with cultural heritage. In Luoyang, cultural tourism has become not just popular, but fashionable.

Ancient cities and historic streets, long viewed as vessels of history, are increasingly recognized as valuable resources in the cultural economy. Across China, cultural tourism is becoming a powerful driver of economic growth. In Suzhou, east China’s Jiangsu province, the integration of industry, urban lifestyles, and traditional culture is producing tangible results. In Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang province, a modern identity has taken root — where centuries-old charm meets digital-age influencers and innovation.

By enriching cultural offerings and reimagining the tourism experience, Chinese cities are composing modern chapters in the grand narrative of their historical legacies. The story of Luoyang — and of many ancient capitals — is far from over. It is being told anew, with creativity, technology, and a renewed sense of purpose.

 

SK hynix Develops UFS 4.1 Solution Based on 321-High NAND

  • Optimized for on-device AI with best-in-class sequential reading performance, low power requirement
  • Thickness reduced by 15% to fit into ultra-slim flagship smartphones
  • Portfolio with world’s highest 321-layer product to enhance SK hynix’s leadership as full stack AI memory provider

SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has developed UFS 4.1 solution product adopting the world’s highest 321-layer 1Tb triple level cell 4D NAND flash for mobile applications.

The development comes amid increasing requirements for high performance and low power of a NAND solution product to ensure a stable operation of on-device AI. The company expects the UFS 4.1 product, optimized for AI workload, to help enhance its memory leadership in the flagship smartphone markets.

With an increase in demand for on-device AI leading to greater importance of the balance between computation capabilities and battery efficiency of a device, the mobile market is now requiring thinness and low power from a mobile device.

The latest product comes with a 7% improvement in power efficiency, compared with the previous generation based on 238-high NAND and a slimmer 0.85mm thickness, down from 1mm before, to fit into a ultra-slim smartphone.

The product also supports data transfer speed of 4300MB/s, the fastest sequential read* for a fourth-generation of UFS, while providing the best-in-class performance by also improving random read and write speed**, critical for multitasking, by 15% and 40%, respectively.  Immediate provision of the required data for on-device AI and faster running speed and the responsivity of an application are expected to enhance user experience.

* Sequential Read/Write: speed to read and write data of a file sequentially

* Random Read/Write: speed to read and write data of dispersed files

SK hynix plans to win customer qualification within the year and ship in volume from the first quarter of next year. The product will be provided in two capacity types – 512GB and 1TB.

Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer, said that SK hynix plans to complete development of the 321-high 4D NAND-based SSD for both consumers and data centers within the year. “We are on track to expand our position as a full-stack AI memory provider in the NAND space by building a product portfolio with AI technological edge.”

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

2024-2025 Digital Accessibility Recognition Scheme Awards Presentation Ceremony Successfully Concluded

Record-High Number of Awardees Drives a Digitally Inclusive Society

HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2024-2025 Digital Accessibility Recognition Scheme, organised by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC), co-organised by the Digital Policy Office, and with the Equal Opportunities Commission as Independent Advisor, held its awards presentation ceremony today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Scheme aims to promote digital inclusion, ensuring equal access to digital services for all members of society. With enthusiastic participation from enterprises across various sectors and robust support from multiple stakeholders, the Scheme achieved remarkable success, recording significant growth in both participation and awards, advancing the vision of a digitally inclusive society.

This year’s Scheme received an overwhelming response, reflecting growing societal emphasis on digital accessibility. A record-breaking number of awards were presented, including 439 and 102 for websites and mobile applications respectively. Notably, the newly introduced “Elderly-friendly Award” was conferred upon 119 websites and mobile applications, addressing the needs of an ageing population and fostering a more inclusive digital environment. Among industries, the transportation sector, media sectors and public services stood out with participation and awards showing substantial increases—70%, 33% and 23% growth respectively, demonstrating their proactive commitment.

The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Tony Wong Chi-kwong, Commissioner for Digital Policy; Mr. Simon Chan Sai-ming, Chairman of HKIRC; and Ms. Linda Lam Mei-sau, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Tony Wong commended awardees for “actively enhancing the accessibility of their websites and mobile applications, not only enabling persons with disabilities and the elderly in need to access electronic information and services so that they can fully integrate into the digital society, but also serving as role models for promoting accessibility design.”

Mr. Simon Chan expressed gratitude for the collective efforts in building an inclusive society, stating, “The social responsibility and innovative spirit demonstrated by participating enterprises form a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s development as a smart city.”

Ms. Linda Lam added, “The Equal Opportunities Commission has been committed to promoting equal opportunities for people with different abilities to participate in all aspects of life, including independent access to both physical and digital environments, and to obtain information and participate in activities. The awardees have set powerful examples in promoting digital inclusion, inspiring more enterprises and organisations to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive Hong Kong, where everyone can enjoy equal opportunities.”

In addition to presenting awards to recognise participants’ efforts, the organiser invited representatives from CareER, a platform supporting jobseekers with disabilities, and the Hong Kong Blind Union’s member to share digital barriers in their daily lives. They highlighted past digital barriers faced by visually impaired individuals and the positive changes driven by increasing corporate commitment to accessibility. They expressed hope that more organisations will embrace digital inclusion, further enhancing the digital environment.

Since launching the Scheme in 2018, HKIRC has been dedicated to promoting digital accessibility. Mr. Simon Chan noted, “This year’s record participation is truly encouraging. The introduction of the Elderly-friendly Award aims to raise awareness of the elderly’s needs in accessing digital services.” He highlighted examples of applications with simplified interfaces, larger fonts, and voice navigation, which enhance user experience and demonstrate care for elderly users. “We are delighted to see many enterprises receiving the Elderly-friendly Award, reflecting their efforts to extend digital inclusion to diverse groups. Moving forward, we will intensify promotional efforts and offer technical workshops to deepen corporate understanding of digital inclusion, collectively building an equitable and accessible digital society.”

Looking ahead, HKIRC will continue to embed the concept of “digital accessibility” into everyday life, encouraging industries, especially those integral to daily living to embrace accessibility. By fostering a digitally inclusive society and supporting innovation, HKIRC aims to contribute to Hong Kong’s smart city development, ensuring all citizens can share in the benefits of the digital era.

For more details on the Digital Accessibility Recognition Scheme, please visit:
https://www.digital-accessibility.hk/

About Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC)
Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) is a non-profit-distributing, non-statutory corporation designated by the HKSAR Government to administer the registration of Internet domain names under the .hk and .香港 top-level domains. As a key driver of Hong Kong’s Internet development, HKIRC is committed to fostering an inclusive, secure, innovative, and international digital ecosystem, promoting the adoption of Internet and related technologies.

Taiwan Became a Super-aged Society, See How We Learned from the Middle-aged to Transform and Breakthrough our Career

-Two Brand Stories of B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, Revealed Nothing is Impossible for the Middle-aged and Everyone Expects to be Inspired by Friendly Workplaces and Wisdom of Entrepreneurs –

TAIPEI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Established in 2016, Seek and Find Co., Ltd. has been devoted to helping professionals return to workplaces and assisted workers of different life stages in career repositioning, changes and adaptation, including those who run their own businesses to reinvent the wheel. In the past, we had our spotlight on women returnee to workplaces, this time, let’s focus on two middle-aged uncles’ brand stories, see how they took inheritage and innovation into account.  Everyone expects to be inspired by friendly workplaces and wisdom of entrepreneurs.

On April 25th, 2025, Taipei Mayor Wayne Chiang and Chairman, Shihlin Market Self Governance Association, Lin Tian-Lai took a group photo with Mr. Lee, No. 3 stand owner, B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, to encourage him to turn a new leaf with gourmet and preservance to break limitations of right-leg dyfunctions.
On April 25th, 2025, Taipei Mayor Wayne Chiang and Chairman, Shihlin Market Self Governance Association, Lin Tian-Lai took a group photo with Mr. Lee, No. 3 stand owner, B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, to encourage him to turn a new leaf with gourmet and preservance to break limitations of right-leg dyfunctions.

With Nostalgia of Good Taste, B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, Became a Late-night Dining Hall for People Live in and out of Taipei

Celebrating 2025 Summer Masters Game, Beef Noodles and Hanoi Phở Are Ready to Serve and Enjoy Taiwanese and Asian Cultures, Old and New Friends are Welcome

After a trial run since April 17th and a grand opening on April 25th. B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, became a late-night dining hall for people lived in and out of Taipei. In addition to popular shops run by several decades, forty percent was newcomers who bring sincerity, creativity and heartwarming to serve food lovers with true feelings and to grow business with passion. All is to create a dinning  experience with diversity and collective city memories.

Two Brand Stories Invite You to Recall Ups and Downs of Life

Taking this opportunity, we’d like to introduce two stand owners: No. 3 Classic Beef Noodles and No.6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet. Their similarities lied in “the Middle Aged Dare to Make a New Beginning” and “Genuine Ingredients to Deliver Original Taste.” The former shown tenacity for a layman to turn a new leaf, make his dream come true, fight with courage, and never forget one’s roots. The latter marked the fourth generation of inheritage, preservation of original taste, being true to one’s heart, and took an unconventional path.

We cordially invite travel agencies, tour managers, tour guides, backpackers, domestic travel enthusiast, night market beat of journalists and editors, we media and live broadcasters such as bloggers, YouTubers, Podcasters, Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok, neighbors, locals, authorities concerned, as well as nation-wide, Asian and global customers to come and visit us, enjoy cuisine and making friends.

No. 3 Classic Beef Noodles Stewed with Taipei’s Adolescent Memories

Mr. Lee, owner of No. 3 stand, visited Shihlin Night Market quite often during school days with great time and young memories. After 5.5 years of getting up at 3:30 am to do a full-time job and a part-time job, the aspirations to own a small shop become stronger and stronger. Mr. Lee signed leasing contracts right away after he spotted an online advertisement of B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, in December, 2024.

“Genuine Ingredients and Warm Hospitality” is our Brand Spirit and Core Value

“My mother was a cancer patient and passed away when she is 59 years old. It is a milestone event in my life with a big impact for me as how to remain healthy, keep doing exercises and go away from illness. I believe that whole food diet is a key to health. Genuine ingredients are the most important things. Due to nature of my jobs, I have to eat out, desirable and nutritious Taiwanese snacks with good taste are my favourites. I love Taiwanese snack shops to make myself at home.”

Our brand spirit and core value was embodied in the self production of beef noodle soup, i.e., ten well-chosen Chinese spices and medicines of the stewing spice bag, purchase of quality Australian beef, beef shank braised to tender, the soup stewed for over four hours, source applied to dry mixed beef noodles, from three appetizers (cucumber salad, shredded dried bean curd and spicy kelp slices,) to side dishes and source like pickled mustard green and chili oil. This is to avoid any chemical additives at our stand.

With a Big Adventure in My Middle Age, I Am Blessed with Significant Others and Customers’ Support

Mr. Lee is very quiet. However, he cannot stop talking when he refers to B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market,”With fearless purity, I make a big adventure in my middle age and join the fiercest gourmet battlefield. Thanks for their coaching, trust and tolerance for many significant others. Among them, direct applauses and feedbacks from our customers is the driving force for me to work day and night.

Translating Classic Good Taste into Several Flavors of Beef and Non-beef Noodle Soup

Whether you are local lived in neighborhood or travellers coming from remote places, No. 3 Classic Beef Noodles expect you to come and enjoy eating noodles and feel comfortable just like at home. Given beef lovers and no-beef audiences, in addition to braised, tomato, clear-broth beef noodle soup, and mixed beef noodles, there are other choices of wonton noodle soup and soybean paste noodles. To meet stuffy and tasty needs,main courses such as set menu with two appetizers and a small can of Coke or Sprite and A-la-carte beef and wonton noodle soup, are very popular as well.

Affordable Pricing for A-la-carte Meals, Suitable for a Single Person, a Couple of Two and to Be Shared by a Group of People

Among then, the A-la-carte braised noodle soup (No Beef) only costs NT$90 (approx. US$3) while the A-la-carte braised, tomato, clear-broth beef noodle soup and dry mixed beef noodles only costs NT$190(approx. US$6.3). With higher and higher costs of ingredients, all of the above-mentioned meals are with reasonable pricing and best fit for a single person, a couple of two and a group of people. For children and those who don’t like spicy foods, clear-broth beef noodle soup and wonton noodle soup are their favourites. If you love to have a drink with easy talks, Taiwan beer with golden, classic, pineapple, mango, honey and grape flavours, as well as Coke and Sprite, will be your buddies.

This Summer and Autumn, Iced and Sweet Soups Are Available to Quench Your Thirst, Soothing Your Heat, Treating Yourself and Balancing Rich Flavors of Snacks and Foods 

Since trial run, vegetarians ask what we can offer often. And, it gets hotter day by day, we launched iced and sweet soups on May 20th (pronunciation similar to “I Love You” in Mandarin ), for example, Ta-Jia Taro Soup, Ta-Jia Taro and Azuki Bean Soup, Azuki Bean Soup and Mung Bean Soup. Hopefully, new arrivals serve as royal companions to quench your thirst, soothing your heat, treating yourself and balancing rich flavors of snacks and foods this summer and autumn.

Suspended Meal Will Be Launched During Summer Vacation to Allow the Disadvantaged and Those in Need to Play Knife and Fork

Our long-term sales promotion includes the suspended meals to be launched during summer vacation. This is to allow the disadvantaged and those in need to play knife and fork while we have good time with great foods here. From now on, we will continue to offer two appetizers and one small can of Coke and Sprite for the set menu. If you order three set meals or A-la-carte beef noodle soup,you will get one cup of Azuki or Mung Bean Soup free. If you order five set meals or A-la-carte beef noodle soup, you will get one cup of Ta-Jia Taro Soup or Azuki Bean Soup free. If you order ten set meals or A-la-carte beef noodle soup, you will get two cups of Ta-Jia Taro Soup or Azuki Bean Soup free.

Even the Dishwashing Liquid Has Been Under Scrutiny to Give Anyone Peace of Mind and Demonstrated Mr. Lee’s Care of Our Land and Love of Our Nature

Mr. Lee insisted not only in pursuit of personal health, but also fresh, nutritious and tasty ingredients. In terms of the dishware and the dishwashing liquid, he shown his care of our land and love of our nature. “I have a small wish that B1 Food Court, Shinlin Night Market, becomes the 1st experimental site for waste reduction and give you peace of mind for the dishware among sOcttand owners of Taipei’s night markets .”

Mr. Lee said that we have done our best not to use disposable dishware. For instance, we used bowls , spoons, dishes of appetizers and sauce made in Yingge, New Taipei City, to re-create comfortable setting and feelings for having meals at home. In addition to recycle dishware, we introduced natural dishwashing liquid that has been improved formula and produced by Taiwan for fifty years with a food-level certificate issued by SGS. It took a little amount of dishwashing liquid with a little amount of tap water to make oily and dirty dishware clean and shiny very quickly without any residual. That’s the key for our peace of mind.” We encourage other stand owners to come to No. 3 stand to take empty bottles for trial use or bring your own empty bottles . With the power of group buying , we hope to do our small part of social responsibility and sustainable development.”

No. 6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet Passed Down the Fourth Generation of Tradition. Cultural Heritage Makes It More Appetizing

To have Phở for the breakfast in Vietnam is just like to eat an egg cake and drink soybean milk in Taiwan. With mysterious imagination, origin and fairy tales of Phở reflect natural ingredients, local customs, and distinctive features of Hanoi Phở is to represent its taste of genuine ingredients while Southern Vietnamese Phở is are spicy adding lots of other stuff. As for an amazing journey and its co-relation, mutual fusion and respective evolution between French dining and Vietnamese Phở, please refer to https://www.foodnext.net/life/culture/paper/5098759029 and  https://guide.michelin.com/tw/zh_TW/article/features/friend-or-pho-who-really-invented-vietnam-s-national-dish

Regardless of High Spendings, Some Spices and Dry Goods Were Shipped from Hanoi to Taipei Every Day

Refer to the characteristics of No. 6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet , Mr. Zheng’s eyes blinked with light, “Soup is the soul of Hanoi Phở, our meat never uses any tender powder or pork bone powder with chemical substance. We blended onion, cinnamon, old ginger, chicken bones, pork bones or beef bones and so on to stew more than ten hours. This is why I insist to make fresh, healthy and tasty Hanoi Phở.” Moreover, in order to offer authentic Hanoi Phở, Phở was hand-made and some spices and dry goods, such as cinnamon, star anise and citronella, were shipped from Hanoi to Taipei every day regardless of high spendings.

Source is an indispensable supplement of Hanoi Phở. There was a big jar of sour garlic vinegar on display at our stand. This is the first exclusive formula we launched in Taiwan many years ago. Garlic and vinegar are beneficial to human health with common belief of gourmet lovers both in the east and in the west. Its sweet and sour taste is a terrific source by itself and a perfect match to fish source. Sour garlic vinegar is our secret weapons to level up flavors and is an irresistible temptation for food lovers.

Major Products and Long-term Promotion

As for major products, Fresh Beef and Seafood Hanoi Phở , DryMixed Spring Rolls, Raw Spring Rolls and Moon Oyster Rolls are most popular. All is about the collective performance of the soup with delicate stewing, quality ingredients and being loyal to family inheritage. Craftsman spirit and cultural heritage made it the top one brand Hanoi Phở for long-standing reputation. Since trial run, top two champions were Fresh Beef and Chicken Hanoi Phở. Among them, you will have fish paste and many oysters from our moon oyster cake. Food lovers are touched with super ingredients, quality production and rich flavors of mouth. Our long-term sales promotion: If you spend over NT$500(approx. US$16.7), you get additional A set menu(papaya and raw spring rolls) free.

Hanoi Phở Gourmet was Top of Mind for Those Fans and Customers for Over a Decade. We Are Eager to Become One of the Players of the Gourmet United Nation

Before joining B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, No. 6 Hanoi Phở Gourmet has sold among 36 old lanes for the fourth generation. Hanoi Phở is light, tasty and fresh with big differences compared with that of southern Vietnam, which is quite spicy. Taiwan is a paradise of gourmet. With more and more people conscious about healthy dining in Taiwan, Hanoi Phở opened a restaurant on the Hua-yuan Road in Taipei to attract many fans with words of mouth for over ten years. Why chose to relocate to current location is because we believe it is with potentials to build gourmet united nation. Kindly click for further information of the facebook of former Taipei restaurant: https://www.facebook.com/share/19GMsBSyAb/?mibextid=WC7FNe.  

Overseas Gourmet Stimulated More Room of Imagination about the Late-Night Dinning Hall

No. 6 stand owner Mr. Zheng anticipated “B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market,it is not only a night market for Taipei. It is a night market for the world. Overseas gourmet delivers enchanting and diverse style of the late-night dinning hall. Perhaps, in the near future, it is set to attract other overseas gourmet to stimulate more room of imagination and to change overall and long-standing impression of repetitive snacks and foods here.”

To Set Example at His Stand, Mr. Zheng Was Held Responsible to Make B1 Food Court, Shihlin Night Market, to Shine Again and to Grow with the Greater Shilin Night Market

Just like the legacy of fourth generation and to make the most of Hanoi Phở, Mr. Zheng has held high expectations about how to make B1 Food Court, Shinlin Night Market, shine again. To set the example at his own stand, Mr. Zheng hope to be part of the local community and greet more tourists to grow with the larger Shihlin Night Market.

Ultra-slim and highly intelligent: Roborock brings the Saros 10R to Australia

Roborock’s slimmest model yet is designed to tackle family mess with precision and ease, marking a new era of household cleaning.

SYDNEY, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Roborock, a global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics, has officially launched its latest robotic vacuum for its flagship Saros series – the Roborock Saros 10R – in Australia. Following the model’s launch earlier this year at CES 2025, after much anticipation Aussie households can now experience the intelligent cleaning power of Roborock’s slimmest robot vacuum yet — which is available from Roborock’s Official Online Store and Amazon Australia from today.

Designed to easily glide under furniture and into tight corners, the Saros 10R is built for the realities of busy family life — effortlessly handling tangled cords, crumbs and clutter with powerful suction and intelligent design. That same performance extends to pet-friendly homes too, with the Dual Anti-Tangle System delivering a 100% hair removal rate and zero tangling[1] — making it ideal for the more than two-thirds[2] of Aussie households that own a pet.

Smarter navigation for stress-free cleaning
Forget bumping into furniture or getting stuck on stray toys — the Saros 10R uses Roborock’s most advanced navigation system yet, StarSight™ 2.0. Powered by AI and a combination of smart sensors and cameras, it can spot and dodge up to 108 different household objects[1], from socks to charging cables.

Plus, the Saros 10R’s VertiBeam™ Obstacle Avoidance helps it navigate these obstacles more effectively, using an additional vertical laser to improve its field of vision. This means fewer bumps into skirting boards, furniture, and cables, keeping your home intact while ensuring a more thorough clean, especially around edges and tight spaces.

Ultra-slim body meets big power
At just 7.98cm tall, the Saros 10R is Roborock’s slimmest robot vacuum ever – designed to glide under low-profile furniture like beds, sofas, and sideboards. Despite its compact form, it delivers serious performance:

  • 20,000Pa HyperForce® suction[3] tackles embedded dust and pet hair with ease.
  • AdaptiLift™ Chassis – automatically raises the vacuum by up to 10mm[1] to handle rugs, thresholds (up to 4cm), and uneven flooring.
  • Dual Anti-Tangle System – combines a DuoDivide® main brush and FlexiArm Riser side brush to capture hair and debris while minimising maintenance.

Mopping made easy with smart lift function
The Saros 10R doesn’t just vacuum – it mops too. Its dual spinning mops scrub hard floors with precision, then lift automatically when crossing carpets or transitioning between rooms. This prevents cross-contamination and keeps clean areas from being re-soiled. Perfect for busy households, pet owners, or anyone wanting a true 2-in-1 clean with zero hassle.

The ultimate all-in-one charging and cleaning hub

To complete the hands-free experience, the Saros 10R is compatible with the new Multifunctional Dock 4.0, which introduces significant upgrades to further streamline the user experience. Key features include:

  • 80°C hot water mop washing[1] – for more hygienic cleaning
  • Auto mop removal – detaches mops when switching to vacuum-only mode or carpet cleaning
  • Fast charge (2.5 hours)[1] – gets the vacuum back to work quickly
  • Smart power management – only charges what’s needed and supports off-peak scheduling

Together, these features reduce user input and increase cleaning efficiency, ensuring the Saros 10R is always ready to go.

Smarter app, smarter routines
With the Roborock app’s latest update, users gain more control than ever before. Roborock SmartPlan® 2.0 leverages AI and usage history to automatically adjust cleaning settings such as suction power, water volume, and even the cleaning route. The app also introduces convenient custom modes, automated mop washing after cleaning wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms, and compatibility with Apple Watch, smart widgets, and voice assistants – including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Siri Shortcuts, and Roborock’s own “Hello, Rocky!” voice control.

Pricing and Availability
The Roborock Saros 10R will be available in Australia from 22 May 2025 through Roborock’s Official Online Store and Amazon Australia, at a RRP of $2,899 AUD.

For more information, visit: https://au.roborock.com

-ENDS-

About Roborock
Roborock is a leading smart cleaning brand renowned for its intelligent cleaning solutions. With a steadfast dedication to becoming a global leader in smart appliances, Roborock enriches lives with its innovative line of robotic, cordless, wet/dry vacuum cleaners, and washer-dryers. Rooted in a user-centric approach, our R&D-driven solutions cater to diverse cleaning needs in over 15 million homes across 170+ countries. Headquartered in Beijing and with strategic subsidiaries worldwide, including the United States, Japan, Germany, and Australia, Roborock is committed to simplifying the way the world cleans. For more information, visit: https://au.roborock.com.

[1] Based on internal testing carried out by the manufacturer. Actual results may vary due to

environmental factors and software updates.

[2] RSPCA Australia knowledgebase

[3]  Suction power values may vary by country or region. Please refer to information from your purchase channel for accurate details. Based on internal testing carried out by the manufacturer. Actual results may vary due to environmental factors and software updates.

 

 

NaaS Technology Inc. Receives Notification of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Regarding Late Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that it received a Notice of Non-Compliance (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on May 20, 2025, due to the late filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report”).

The Notice indicates that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely submission of periodic financial reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This Notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of NaaS’s securities on Nasdaq.

Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has 60 calendar days from the date of the Notice to submit a compliance plan. If accepted by Nasdaq, NaaS may be granted an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the original due date of the Annual Report, or until November 11, 2025, to regain compliance.

NaaS is fully committed to addressing this matter promptly to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements. The Company is working diligently to complete and file its Annual Report as soon as reasonably practicable.

About NaaS Technology Inc.

NaaS Technology Inc. is the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks Technology Limited, a leading energy digitalization group in China. As a top-tier new energy asset operator, NaaS leverages cutting-edge technology to intelligently connect charging supply with demand, delivering a seamless, efficient, and smart charging experience for EV users.

Beyond enhancing the charging experience, NaaS empowers charging stations and operators through data-driven operational optimization, boosting efficiency and profitability across the ecosystem.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any 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 its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technology, services and products and keep up with changes in the industries in which it operates; growth of China’s EV charging industry and EV charging service industry and NaaS’ future business development; demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of government and other measures that have been or will be taken in connection therewith; U.S.-China trade war and its effect on NaaS’ operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing for its planned capital expenditure requirements; NaaS’ relationships with end-users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations related to the industry; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
NaaS Technology Inc.
E-mail: ir@enaas.com
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