AFP – US President Donald Trump said he called Thailand and Cambodia on Friday to bolster the peace deal he helped broker, after fresh clashes erupted between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
Trump Calls Thailand, Cambodia After New Clashes
Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Vientiane, Luang Prabang in First Official Trip Abroad
Laos and Japan are marking a milestone year in their relationship. Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko will visit Laos from 17 to 22 November, her first overseas trip since coming of age.
The 23-year-old daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will spend several days in Vientiane, make a brief stop in Luang Prabang, and return to Japan on 22 November.
The visit coincides with two anniversaries: 70 years of diplomatic relations and 60 years since the first Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteers arrived in Laos.
Although the Imperial Household Agency has not disclosed full details of her program, a few engagements are already confirmed, and generating buzz in Vientiane.
Martial Art Center
The princess will stop at the Budo Center, the country’s busiest hub for martial arts. Established with Japanese government support in 2008, the center began with judo and karate and has since expanded to kendo and aikido.
Its student base has grown quickly, drawing young people from the capital, other provinces, and neighbouring countries, including many children of foreign workers. Karate now counts around 200 students, while more than 100 train in judo.
Lao Judo Federation official Mayouly Phanouvong said preparations have been underway for weeks.
“We are very excited that the princess chose Laos for her first trip abroad,” she said. “She will come to visit the center, and there will be demonstrations of the sports, about five minutes each.”
Students have also been practicing traditional Japanese performances for the occasion, she said.
The timing is packed. National judo competitions run from 15–18 November, followed by karate from 20–23 November.
Mayouly hopes the royal spotlight brings lasting benefits.
“For sure, the princess’s visit will change things here, and hopefully the support will be more,” she said. “We always appreciate the help from the Japanese government and the people of Japan.”
“Our center was built in 2008, so a lot of the equipment is getting old. Most of it is made in Japan, which makes it hard and expensive to replace,” Mayouly said.
A Quick Visit
On her trip to Laos, Princess Aiko is also expected to meet President Thongloun Sisoulith soon after she arrives, with a formal dinner hosted by Vice President Pany Yathotou also on the schedule.
She’ll visit That Luang Stupa, Patuxai, and the COPE Visitor Center, where Japan has backed UXO clearance and rehabilitation work for years.
She’ll also make a quick trip to Luang Prabang, where she’s set to stop by the National Museum and the Lao Friends Hospital for Children before returning to Vientiane the same day. Local officials say preparations are underway but are keeping the details low-key.
This will only be the fifth imperial family visit to Laos, the last one being Emperor Naruhito’s trip as crown prince in 2012.
National Road No. 13 South in Savannakhet Set for Major Rehabilitation
A major 79-kilometer section of National Road No. 13 South is set for restoration after Savannakhet authorities on 13 November approved a new plan to study, design, and upgrade the deteriorated route.
The signing ceremony took place at the Savannakhet Provincial Hall, marking the formal start of work on the section that runs from the Xe Bangfai Bridge on the Savannakhet-Khammouane border to Lak 35 village in Champhone district.
Under the agreement, Chalernchai Construction Company will fully finance the feasibility study and design phase, requiring no government contribution.
The project will follow the Output and Performance Based Road Contracts model, which ties maintenance responsibilities and performance standards directly to the contractor.
National Road No. 13 South spans 157 kilometers across Savannakhet Province, linking Khammouane in the north with Salavan in the south. Within this broader corridor, the company will be responsible for repairing and upgrading the selected section, rehabilitating bridges, and improving related infrastructure.
Officials confirmed a three-year timeline for the study and construction, after which the contractor will handle maintenance for seven years.
Compensation will come through the Public Road Toll Collection system, with the government reimbursing the company over a 10-year period using toll payments collected from vehicles weighing more than 12 tons through the banking system.
This new restoration effort will link directly with the rehabilitation project launched on 4 November in Thakhek district, Khammouane Province, extending to Xe Bangfai district.
Once both projects connect, they will strengthen the transport corridor between Savannakhet and Khammouane, improving mobility and supporting economic development in the region.
ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Nidec Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – NJDCY
New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – November 15, 2025 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Nidec Corporation (OTC: NJDCY) resulting from allegations that Nidec Corporation may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. 
SO WHAT: If you purchased Nidec Corporation securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=47559 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 3, 2025, after market close, CNBC published an article entitled “Nidec shares plunge 22% as China unit probe finds accounting issues tied to management.” The article further stated that shares of Nidec fell “after the company announced a probe into allegations of improper accounting in its group. This marks the largest one-day drop in the Japanese electronics components manufacturer’s shares.”
On this news, Nidec American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) fell 22.7% on September 4, 2025.
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2025 China (Chongqing)-ASEAN Logistics Industry Cooperation Conference Held in Chongqing
CHONGQING, Nov. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from iChongqing:
On November 12, the China (Chongqing)–ASEAN Logistics Cooperation Conference 2025 was held in Chongqing. Jointly organized by the Port and Logistics Office of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, People’s Government of Ba’nan District, and the RCEP Industry Cooperation Committee, the event focused on the theme “Logistics Connectivity • Industrial Synergy • Jointly Build a New China-ASEAN Cooperation Corridor”.
The conference brought together senior officials such as Rodolfo, undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry from the Philippines, and Heng Nan, State Secretary of Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport, as well as nearly 60 commercial officers from ASEAN embassies in China, consular officials in Chongqing, and representatives from chambers of commerce, business associations, and enterprises.
Xu Jian, Vice Mayor of Chongqing, Xu Ningning, chairman of the RCEP Industry Cooperation Committee, and representatives from relevant municipal departments, research institutions, and logistics enterprises attended the meeting, which was chaired by Zhong Tao, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Ba’nan District Committee and Mayor of Ba’nan District.
The event saw the signing of 21 cooperation agreements, covering agricultural production, cross-border logistics, port operations, processing, and marketing, with attendees from from ASEAN and other countries calling for stronger regional logistics and industrial ties. Key projects included the “Yu Vehicles Going Global” Cooperation Project, the Bulk Agricultural Products Supply Chain Cooperation Project, and the International Industry-Academia Research Cooperation Project.
The Food and Agricultural Products Special Economic and Trade Matchmaking Meeting was also held, focusing on Chongqing’s “33618” modern industrial system. The event fully leveraged the role of the China (Chongqing)–ASEAN Logistics Cooperation Base in “building platforms, creating mechanisms, gathering resources, empowering functions, nurturing clusters, and promoting development.”
Serving as a high-level platform for cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in logistics and agri-food industries, the conference facilitated a number of tangible outcomes and marked a new step forward in strengthening connectivity and industrial collaboration. Chongqing will continue to leverage the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, building an international transport network through the Cross-Border Highway Freight Service (to ASEAN), GMS (across the Lancang-Mekong region), and TIR conventions (to Central Asia and Europe). This system will provide efficient “door-to-door” logistics services, driving sustainable regional development.
Nobel Sustainability Trust Commends Qatar’s Global Leadership in Sustainability and Innovation
MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Peter Nobel, Chairman of the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST), and Tracy Wang, Chief Executive Officer of NST, expressed their profound admiration for Qatar’s remarkable achievements and forward-looking vision in sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship during their recent visit to Doha.
Nobel Sustainability Trust Commends Qatar’s Global Leadership in Sustainability and Innovation
The delegation from NST was deeply impressed by Qatar’s unwavering commitment to creating a sustainable future, one that not only safeguards the environment but also inspires a global movement toward responsible growth and a better world for generations to come.
In a special meeting, H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiya, Minister of Municipality and Chairman of Qatari Diar, shared invaluable insights into Qatar’s strategic approach and the nation’s relentless drive to remain ahead of the curve. His Excellency emphasized how Qatar’s leadership continues to challenge conventional thinking, innovate across sectors, and integrate sustainability into every layer of national development.
The visit also included presentations from other Qatar entities, where NST delegates witnessed first-hand groundbreaking sustainability initiatives. These accomplishments further reinforce Qatar’s position as a beacon of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable advancement.
“What we have seen in Qatar is nothing short of inspirational and transformative,” said Peter Nobel, Chairman of the Nobel Sustainability Trust. “Qatar is not only achieving sustainability milestones but is redefining what it means to lead with vision, purpose, and responsibility. The entire nation—its leadership, institutions, and people, should take immense pride in these achievements.”
Tracy Wang, CEO of NST, added: “The spirit of collaboration and innovation we have witnessed here reflects a nation determined to build a legacy of progress. Qatar’s example will serve as a global benchmark for sustainable transformation.”
The Nobel Sustainability Trust reaffirmed its commitment to showcasing Qatar’s accomplishments on the world stage, recognizing the nation as a leading force in sustainable development, innovation, and the pursuit of a better future for all.
About Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST):
The Nobel Sustainability Trust, founded by members of the Nobel family, promotes global initiatives and partnerships that advance sustainable innovation, renewable energy, and responsible development. The Trust honors and collaborates with leaders and nations that exemplify excellence in shaping a sustainable world.
Yili’s 2025 Online Tour in Indonesia: Discover How Joy is Made!
SHANGHAI, Nov. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 7 at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Yili officially launched the 2025 Online Tour: Uncovering Yili’s Global Quality Origins with the premiere of its documentary. The event was attended by representatives of Yili’s global partners, media, and other guests. In collaboration with four media outlets and communications agencies in China and overseas, the 2025 Online Tour traces Yili’s global industrial chain across China, Indonesia, Thailand, and New Zealand, showcasing the world-class quality of China’s dairy industry.
Yili’s smart factories around the world serve as key destinations for Yili’s Online Tour. This year, the campaign offers an in-depth look at Yili’s production base in Indonesia, giving viewers a firsthand experience of the quality and innovation behind Joyday’s delicious ice cream.
Yili’s 2025 Online Tour in Indonesia: Discover How Joy is Made!
The Indonesia edition features popular influencer Vabyra as the Origin Ambassador, who guides audiences through local community, campus, and playground, and inside the workshop and laboratory at the Yili Indonesia Dairy Production Base. The journey captures the joy Joyday ice cream brings to consumers of all ages and highlights how Yili products are tailored to the local market. It also takes viewers through the full process of visiting the production base and handcrafting ice cream, inviting everyone to experience how joy is made.
Since entering Indonesia, Yili has deepened its localized operations, upholding rigorous standards, advancing sustainable development, and sharing value with local stakeholders. In 2021, the Yili Indonesia Dairy Production Base—Yili’s first self-built factory in Southeast Asia—commenced operations. It is the largest production base built to date by a Chinese dairy company in Southeast Asia. Today, Joyday is the fastest-growing ice cream brand in Indonesia and is available in more than ten countries and regions across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Launched in 2023, Yili’s Online Tour Campaign invites leading domestic and international media to visit Yili’s farms, factories, and front-line markets through livestreams, documentaries, and other formats. Providing a comprehensive, multi-dimensional view of Yili’s open and transparent global industrial ecosystem, the Online Tour has established a presence in China, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Netherlands, becoming an important bridge connecting Yili with consumers worldwide.
HKSTP Showcases Innovation Strength with 13 Park Companies at the China Hi-Tech Fair
Actively Promote the “Bringing in and Going Global” Strategy to Empower I&T Companies to Expand into the GBA and Overseas Markets
- HKSTP leads 13 park companies to CHTF 2025, “China’s No. 1 Technology Exhibition”, presenting breakthroughs across AI, robotics, new energy, semiconductors, smart manufacturing, biotech, fintech, and more
- The Hong Kong Pavilion features end-to-end innovation from R&D to application, with live demos and business matching for global buyers.
- HKSTP’s Shenzhen Branch advances the “Bringing In, Going Global” strategy with a one-stop platform, helping tech companies scale in the GBA and globally.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 November 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has brought 13 park companies and startups to the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF), taking place from 14 to 16 November at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). Within the Hong Kong Pavilion, HKSTP has set up a dedicated showcase to highlight the latest research and real-world applications across artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, new energy, semiconductors, smart manufacturing, biomedical technology, and fintech. HKSTP partners with park companies to participate in this grand event, promoting Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) on the global stage, acting as a “super-connector” to drive business matching and financing opportunities, strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international I&T hub, and further advancing I&T development in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
HKSTP leads 13 park companies at the 27th China Hi‑Tech Fair (CHTF), showcasing innovations at the Hong Kong Pavilion in the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an) and advancing I&T development in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Recognised as “China’s No.1 Technology Exhibition,” CHTF is the nation’s largest and most influential technology fair, convening industry leaders, fast-growing enterprises, research institutions, and global partners. This year’s fair spans AI, robotics, new energy, semiconductors, smart manufacturing, biotech and fintech, drawing strong participation from government, industry, investors, and media. HKSTP is presenting full-spectrum innovation – from lab research to commercialisation – to global buyers, supporting partners to expand internationally and advancing Hong Kong’s transformation into an international I&T centre. HKSTP orchestrated a series of high-profile product debuts and presentations at the fair to showcase cutting-edge technologies, spotlighting the innovative capabilities of park companies and startups, fostering international collaboration.
Pheona Kan, Director of New Ventures of HKSTP said, “HKSTP has consistently provided a platform for I&T enterprises to showcase their capabilities while connecting partners and investors to accelerate commercialisation and market opportunities. The presence of more than 10 park companies at CHTF marks another milestone in our mission to drive innovation, accelerate results commercialisation. As the ‘barometer of China’s tech,’ CHTF provides an ideal platform to showcase the journey from research to market to a global audience, deepen Hong Kong-Shenzhen collaboration, further energising Hong Kong and the GBA’s I&T ecosystem. Furthermore, HKSTP actively leads I&T companies in going global, assisting them in expanding their businesses overseas, while enabling overseas technology companies to understand Hong Kong’s business advantages, leveraging Hong Kong as an international springboard to tap into the Asian market.”
Park companies exhibiting cutting-edge R&D and applications in AI, robotics, biomedical technology, and green technology at CHTF’s Hong Kong Pavilion, attracting global visitors and investors, demonstrating Hong Kong’s innovation leadership, and fostering international collaboration.
The HKSTP actively leads park companies to participate in various influential innovation and technology events. This year, for the first time, HKSTP leads companies from both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen branches to make a joint appearance at the Hong Kong Pavilion of the CHTF. The Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch, built on the solid foundation of the Hong Kong Science Park, extends facilities and the innovation and technology ecosystem into the Greater Bay Area, establishing a new hub as a regional development bridge for innovative companies. Officially opened in September 2023 and located just 1,200 meters from Futian Port, the HKSTP Shenzhen Branch in Futian spans 31,000 square meters across two buildings equipped with dry and wet laboratories, co-working spaces, and meeting and exhibition facilities. The Shenzhen Branch continues to grow its innovation community, helping companies seize the vast opportunities of the GBA market by leveraging HKSTP’s one-stop platform and “super-connector” capabilities to drive the “Bringing In, Going Global” strategy and contribute to the GBA’s development as an international innovation hub.
A Showcase of Groundbreaking I&T Achievements
13 HKSTP park companies are demonstrating innovative technology solutions. Highlights include:
- Ori-sys Technology Limited: Leveraging world-leading MEMS technology, the company has developed the world’s first miniature visual-tactile sensor for robotics. This technology overcomes key barriers in dexterous robotics hand applications and shows strong potential in smart gloves, dexterous manipulators and electronic skin. Ori-sys recently won the Bronze Award at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurship Competition.
- MEINONG ROBOT CO., LIMITED: Focused on agricultural robotics for fruit and vegetable harvesting – currently in grapes, oranges, and mangoes – its solutions improve harvesting efficiency, reduce labour costs, and minimise fruit damage. MEINONG was awarded the Third Prize at the 17th China Shenzhen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) Division, and the 2nd Xinjiang Shenzhen Offshore Innovation Competition (Southern Xinjiang Finals).
- Haptron Scientific (Shenzhen) Limited: Specializing in optical force-sensing, the Photon series of multi-dimensional force sensors enables precise force control across collaborative robots, precision matching, aerospace, medical devices, and new energy vehicles, offering one-stop force sensing solutions for multiple industries
- Rafael Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.: Using quantum plasmonic lab-on-chip (QPLoC) technology, the company has developed a label-free biosensing platform capable of multiplex detection within 15 minutes for biomedical research, drug discovery, and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD).
The 27th China High-Tech Fair (CHTF)
Date: 14-16 November 2025 (Friday – Sunday)
Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an)
HKSTP Booth Number: Hall 13, Booth B31
Appendix 1: List of the 13 Park companies that are exhibiting at the China High-Tech Fair:
- Akso Health Technology Limited
- e-SENSOR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- FluviusH2 Limited
- Geosys Hong Kong Limited
- Haptron Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd
- Hong Kong JR Group Limited
- LinkPOWER Technology Company Limited
- MEINONG ROBOT CO., LIMITED
- Ori-sys Technology Limited
- Rafael Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
- Shenzhen Xingyuan Zhilian Technology Co.,Ltd
- SP Infinite Technology
- Vista Innotech Limited
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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), was established in 2001, to create a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, nurturing over 15,000 research professionals, and over 2,400 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined..
Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.
Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.
More information about HKSTP is available at 
www.hkstp.org.
