TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – The World Travel Market (WTM) returned to London’s ExCeL this November, bringing together travel professionals and media from across the globe. Taipei joined the show under the theme “Taipei – A City of Layers,” presenting a city where mountains, culture and modern life are seamlessly intertwined.
At WTM London, Taipei engaged actively with European travel partners, who showed strong interest in the city’s tourism appeal.
European travellers increasingly seek long-haul destinations that offer natural landscapes, cultural depth and authentic local experiences. Taipei fits this trend perfectly. Beyond its modern skyline, the city is surrounded by hiking trails, hot springs, traditional markets and creative neighbourhoods. With an efficient metro system, visitors can easily move from temples and museums to riverside parks or night markets in a single day. From street food and classic desserts to Michelin-recommended restaurants, Taipei’s culinary scene remains one of its greatest delights.
The city’s global reputation has grown significantly in recent years. According to Time Out’s 2025 worldwide survey, Taipei has been named the world’s safest city, as well as one of the most welcoming destinations for solo female and digital-nomad travellers. Taipei also ranked among the world’s 25 most beautiful cities (Travel + Leisure) and within the Top 100 Must-Visit Cities (Vacations & Travel), reflecting its excellent public safety, transport convenience and relaxed lifestyle.
At WTM London, visitors were introduced to the Taipei Grand Trail, a network of urban hiking routes that start within the city centre and lead into forested mountain scenery — a rare feature for a major Asian capital. Cultural gifts such as pineapple pastries and the iconic “Dadaocheng woven bag” showcased Taipei’s creativity and everyday design culture.
With its friendly atmosphere, sustainable travel initiatives and effortless blend of nature and urban comfort, Taipei invites UK and European travellers to explore a destination where tradition, scenery and modern living come together in one vibrant city.
LONDON, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 draws to a close at Excel London, Trip.com Group showcased its global leadership by sharing insights and innovations shaping the future of travel. Across key sessions, the company led conversations from global and European perspectives, focusing on the strategic evolution of travel, from digital transformation and personalisation to sustainability.
Evolving Travel Motivations
Second from right, Mr Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director and Vice President of International Markets at Trip.com Group, discusses the Chinese traveller
In his panel on From Snowfields to Screens: How Sports, Stories and AI Are Powering the Next Wave of Chinese Outbound Travel, Mr Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director and Vice President of International Markets at Trip.com Group, highlighted how the company is driving the next phase of global travel recovery through collaboration and technology. Drawing on insights from the Group’s joint report with Google, Why Travel?, he noted that the motivations behind travel have shifted from escape to connection.
“Travellers today are more intentional, seeking meaning, authenticity, and value in every journey,” he shared. “Our Why Travel? report shows a shift from escape to connection, with longer stays, rising interest in nature- and culture-based itineraries, and greater engagement with eco-certified accommodation. For Trip.com Group, that means partnering globally to create accessible, personalised, and responsible travel experiences.”
For instance, the report notes a 53% year-on-year rise in searches for slower-paced cultural experiences such as “Japanese tea ceremonies,” alongside surging wellness demand, with searches for wellness-sport pairings such as “golf & spa resorts” up 300% and “ski & spa” packages up 250% year-over-year.
AI-Driven Personalisation and Support
Mr Andy Washington, General Manager for Europe, is taking interviews at the Trip.com Group booth
At the Future of Travel Technology session, Mr Andy Washington, General Manager for Europe, introduced Trip.Planner, a one-stop travel planning hub that combines trip building, bookings, and curated inspiration to enable travellers to seamlessly design end-to-end trips.
“Trip.Planner combines itinerary creation, dynamic recommendations, and real-time updates in a single intuitive platform,” said Mr Washington. “It is built for today’s travellers who crave flexibility, transparency, and inspiration in how they explore the world.”
He added that the UK launch marks the start of broader European expansion, aligning with the Group’s mission to localise innovation. “Our investment in smart planning tools is about empowering both travellers and partners, making travel hyper-personalised to the unique needs of every market and individual.”
Mr James Spalding, Regional Flights Director at Trip.com Group, on the Purple Theatre stage, discussing AI efficiency and personalisation
Building on this, Mr James Spalding, Regional Flights Director at Trip.com Group, highlighted how the Group’s AI systems are redefining customer engagement and supportive service across the customer journey.
“AI isn’t replacing the human touch, it’s amplifying it,” he emphasised. “By combining data intelligence with empathy, we’re transforming how travellers interact with us before, during, and after their trip.”
Sustainability: Turning Intent into Action
Ms Jane McFadzean, Senior Director of Global Sustainability, talking at the Cool Tripping panel
In a session on Cool Tripping, Slow Tourism and the Sophisticated Traveller, Ms Jane McFadzean, Senior Director of Global Sustainability, highlighted rising interest in more responsible travel and emphasised the travel industry’s role in turning consumer intent into action.
“Our research shows that 92% of travellers express interest in more sustainable travel, but fewer than 60% have acted on it,” Ms McFadzean noted. “The gap between awareness and action shows why platforms like Trip.com play a role in making responsible choices visible and effortless.”
Trip.com Group’s presence at WTM London 2025 highlights the full breadth of its global expertise, spanning AI innovation, sustainability leadership, and insights into evolving travel trends. Together, these pillars underscore the company’s commitment to shaping a smarter, more sustainable future for global travel.
About Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel groups in the world, with the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
SAO PAULO, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geely Auto, a world-leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, is expanding its electric line-up in the global market with the launch of the Geely EX2, its best-selling electric hatchback. The compact city car was launched in Brazil on 6th November, where it was unveiled alongside the brand’s ambitious plan to lead the global B-segment market towards a more refined future.
Geely Auto Launched the Geely EX2 in Brazil
Built on GEA architecture, the Geely EX2 boasts a sleek design, advanced technology, safety features, and impressive performance, setting a new standard for urban electric mobility. It measures 4,135 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, and 1,580 mm in height, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase that strikes the perfect balance between agile handling and class-leading cabin space.
The Geely EX2 establishes a safety benchmark for city cars. It features a comprehensive safety protection system centered on battery safety, comprising the Geely Battery Safety System, an optimized high-strength structure, and a real-time temperature monitoring system. In terms of structural safety, the Geely EX2 features reinforced cabin structures, including a cage body and a #-shaped rear subframe, as well as a tri-directional energy-absorbing structure to enhance structural integrity in various conditions.
Before its launch in China, the compact city car made its overseas debut at the 2024 Automechanika Frankfurt, Germany, along with plans to go global. Operating under the name Xingyuan, it was the best-selling model in the Chinese market from January to September 2025, and the second-best-selling BEV model worldwide in August 2025. In September 2025, the model set a new milestone by becoming the fastest to exceed 400,000 units in sales in the Chinese market.
The launch of the Geely EX2 in Brazil further solidifies Geely’s focus on the country’s market. The Geely EX5, Geely Auto’s first model in Brazil, was launched in August 2025 and has quickly become the best seller in its segment. In accordance with the agreement between Renault and Geely Holding, Renault do Brasil will manufacture Geely Auto-branded zero and low-emission vehicles at the Ayrton Senna plant.
As the latest addition to Geely Auto’s electrified lineup, the Geely EX2 is scheduled to launch in markets across five continents within one year. By entering major European markets, it is set to amplify Geely Auto’s presence on the continent. In the SEA region, it will soon be available in Thailand, Indonesia, and other countries.
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A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean nationals are engaging in long-term prostitution and child exploitation in Laos, taking advantage of weak enforcement and low living costs.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 November 2025 – Berli Jucker Logistics (“BJL“), under the BJC Big C Group, has entered into a landmark partnership with DHL Supply Chain (Thailand) through the signing of a Joint Venture agreement.
From Left to Right: Mrs. Dusanee Merling, Executive Vice President – Portfolio Management, Big C; Mr. Aswin Techajareonvikul, Executive Vice Chairman, BJL; Mrs. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO and President, BJL; Mr. Javier Bilbao, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific; Mr. Steve Walker, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster; Mr. Kenny Thai, CFO, DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster
This strategic alliance aims to transform the logistics operations of the BJC Big C Group to global standards, and support growth in new high-potential markets.
This partnership not only enhances distribution efficiency for BJC Big C Group, but also establishes a logistics and supply chain platform to serve existing and new customers, particularly in the healthcare sector where world-class standards are required. Through this collaboration, BJC Big C Group is set to strengthen and transform BJL into an international-standard logistics provider, instilling confidence among customers across diverse industries including packaging, consumer goods, and healthcare products.
For DHL Supply Chain, this partnership provides strategic access to Thailand’s fast-growing and dynamic economy, unlocking new market potential in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and rapidly evolving economic regions. With Thailand emerging as a dynamic trade hub for the entire region – driven by its strong manufacturing base and modern infrastructure – this collaboration is perfectly timed. DHL brings its global best practices in contract logistics, digital capabilities, and operational excellence into the partnership, helping to elevate service standards and drive innovation across entire supply chains.
The signing ceremony was held at Big C House on November 7, 2025, where Mrs. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, Chief Executive Officerand President of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), together with Mrs. Dusanee Merling, Executive Vice President – Portfolio Management, and Mr. Steve Walker, Chief Executive Officer of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster, and Mr. Kenny Thai, Chief Financial Officer of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster signed the agreement in the presence of Mr. Aswin Techajareonvikul, Executive Vice Chairman of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited, Mr. Javier Bilbao, Chief Executive Officer of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific and senior executives from both organizations.
Mrs. Thapanee Techajareonvikul, CEO and President of BJC, stated, “This collaboration reflects BJC Big C Group’s vision to build a robust and fully integrated supply chain. Beyond supporting BJC Big C and our subsidiaries, our goal is to elevate Thailand’s logistics standards to be on par with global benchmarks, while expanding opportunities into promising new markets particularly in healthcare.”
“This joint venture is more than just a partnership. It is a strategic step in how DHL Supply Chain and BJC Big C Group are shaping the future of logistics in Thailand together. As customer needs evolve and industries such as life sciences and healthcare demand even greater precision and reliability, this partnership strengthens our ability to deliver smarter, more resilient supply chains. BJC Big C Group’s strong local presence, combined with DHL Supply Chain’s innovation and global network, makes for a perfect match,” remarked Mr. Javier Bilbao, Chief Executive Officer of DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific.
Mr. Steve Walker, Chief Executive Officer of DHL Supply Chain Thailand Cluster, added, “BJC Big C Group and DHL Supply Chain have worked together for more than two decades. As part of DHL’s Strategy 2030 to explore new growth opportunities, this joint venture is a natural next step in our partnership. By combining our strengths, we will not only continue to serve BJC Big C Group but also extend world-class logistics solutions to new customers. With DHL’s global expertise, technology, and innovation, we are building a logistics platform in Thailand that is efficient, resilient, and sustainable.”
Mrs. Thapanee further added: “With DHL’s world-class supply chain expertise and operational excellence, we are confident that this partnership will significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of the BJC Big C Group, drive sustainable growth and strengthen our business competitiveness.” With the combined strengths of both organizations, the BJC–DHL joint venture is poised to become a true “Game Changer”, driving Thailand’s logistics industry to the next level and supporting both consumer needs and regional economic growth in the years ahead. Hashtag: #DHLSupplyChain
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About Berli Jucker Logistics
Established on January 4, 2000, Berli Jucker Logistics Co., Ltd. specializes in comprehensive logistics services, including customs clearance, warehousing, transportation, distribution, and consultancy. Currently, the company manages over 90,000 square meters of warehouse space and oversees more than 45,000 SKUs.
BJL is a subsidiary of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) – one of Thailand’s leading consumer goods companies, operating an integrated business across the entire value chain, from upstream to midstream and downstream. With a heritage of over 143 years, BJC conducts business and marketing operations both in Thailand and internationally.
The company is committed to driving sustainable growth, with the goal of becoming one of Thailand’s leading organizations on the path toward carbon neutrality – operating responsibly with respect to the environment, society, and good corporate governance, in alignment with the principles of sustainable development.
DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion euros in 2024. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
The inaugural Luang Prabang Music Festival (LPMF) has received an overwhelming response, with all 1,000 Super Early Bird passes sold within just five minutes of release. The rapid ticket sales highlight strong local support for the event and signal a positive boost for the city’s tourism and service sectors.
Education Cannot Wait and Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies Call for Sustained Support
NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Members of the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies (EiE Hub), including Education Cannot Wait (ECW), are calling on world leaders and other stakeholders to put children’s education at the heart of discussions when they gather in Belém, Brazil for the COP30 climate summit in November 2025.
The climate crisis is having a devastating impact on children and youth’s education, in particular the most at-risk and vulnerable. Globally, at least 242 million students – from pre-primary to upper secondary education – saw their learning disrupted due to climate-related events in 2024. Heatwaves alone affected more than 118 million children’s learning just in the month of May 2024 alone.
The climate crisis is having a devastating impact on children and youth’s education, in particular the most at-risk and vulnerable. Globally, at least 242 million students – from pre-primary to upper secondary education – saw their learning disrupted due to climate-related events in 2024. Heatwaves alone affected more than 118 million children’s learning just in the month of May 2024 alone. Climate-induced hazards and shocks can severely affect the quality of education, for example by damaging the learning environment or impacting teachers’ well-being and capacity. Such interruptions expose children to critical protection risks, while also drastically increasing the chances of drop-out.
The impacts of climate change on education also exacerbate existing risks and inequalities, including related to gender, ethnicity, disability, age and displacement status. Rising temperatures and other climate-related stressors are aggravating other situations that can hinder access to education, such as armed conflict and violence, loss of livelihood opportunities, health impacts or child, early and forced marriage.
Despite this, education has long been chronically neglected in climate discussions and financing. From 2006 to March 2023, only 2.4% of financing from key multilateral climate funds supported projects incorporating child-responsive activities. Similarly, governments have often overlooked children’s rights generally, and education specifically, in political strategies to tackle climate change. During the last cycle of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 2.0), less than half of the NDCs met the standards for being child-sensitive.
Education is a powerful tool to tackle the climate crisis. Making education systems more climate-responsive will help create safe and effective learning environments and ensure learning continuity, while equipping students with the skills, knowledge and mindsets to promote climate-resilient families and communities.
At the same time, investment in education is a cost-effective tool to address the effects of the climate crisis. More broadly, a small investment can deliver returns for decades, fostering safer and more stable societies. Every USD 1 a government spends on education increases GDP on average by USD 20.
Without urgent action, tens of millions more children and youth risk missing out on education due to the climate crisis. This will have far-reaching consequences not just for their own lives, but for their wider communities’ economic development, social cohesion and long-term stability.
The statement called on governments, civil society, philanthropy and other donors, as well as other actors to:
Ensure that education is resourced and prioritised in national climate action strategies and related processes, including in NDCs and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
Increase investments in climate resilient education strategies, leveraging opportunities for more strategic co-financing across sectors. This includes prioritising education for all children and youth—especially in climate-vulnerable, conflict-affected and fragile contexts—while enabling the continuity of learning and the resilience of education system.
Ensure education is integrated in loss and damage strategies, assessments, costings and funding proposals of fragile and crises-affected countries.
Enhance inclusion, participation and representation of children and youth in climate policymaking, including through child-friendly mechanisms in NDCs, NAPs and other climate plans.
Invest in climate-resilient school infrastructure and climate-related teachings and learnings, for example by embedding green skills and climate education in national curricula, including in emergencies, to empower children, youth and teachers as agents of change for resilience, climate action and a just green transition.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and SHANGHAI, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harbour BioMed (“HBM” or the “Company”; HKEX: 02142), a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology and oncology, and Evinova, a global health-tech company accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, announced a strategic collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI).
Under the terms of the collaboration, Harbour BioMed and Evinova China will jointly apply AI and digital technologies to enhance the efficiency of innovative biologics development. Building on their own strengths, the two companies aim to build an open ecosystem for AI-driven drug R&D.
Dr. Jingsong Wang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Harbour BioMed, stated, “We are pleased to collaborate with Evinova to advance the application of AI in biotherapeutic development. Harbour BioMed has built a robust and differentiated product pipeline based on our industry-leading Harbour Mice® technology platform. Through this collaboration, we look forward to applying AI to improving clinical study efficiency and accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies to patients around the world.”
Nate Zhang, General Manager of Evinova China, stated, “Evinova leverages the digital transformation insights of top global pharmaceutical companies to design our AI-powered clinical development solutions and digital strategy consulting services, so that we can accelerate the delivery of better health outcomes. To realize our mission, Evinova China needs to partner with innovative companies like Harbour BioMed, which are rooted in China while harboring global ambitions. Together, through our world-class AI technology platforms and deep therapeutic expertise, we can help take China-originated breakthrough assets from the laboratory to the world.”
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology and oncology. The company is building a robust and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capabilities, strategic global collaborations in co-discovery and co-development, and selective acquisitions.
Harbour BioMed’s proprietary antibody technology platform, Harbour Mice®, generates fully human monoclonal antibodies in both the conventional two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format and the heavy chain-only (HCAb) format. Building upon HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) bispecific antibody technology enables tumor-killing effects that traditional combination therapies cannot achieve. Additionally, the HCAb-based bispecific immune cell antagonist (HBICATM) technology empowers the development of innovative biologics for immunological and inflammatory diseases. By integrating Harbour Mice®, HBICE®, and HBICATM with a single B-cell cloning platform, Harbour BioMed has built a highly efficient and distinctive antibody discovery engine for developing next-generation therapeutic antibodies. For more information, please visit www.harbourbiomed.com.
About Evinova
Evinova is a global health-tech business, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigour, and human experience-driven insight, our digital solutions are deliberately designed so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. Evinova is a separate health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group. Please visit evinova.com or follow the company on social media @Evinova.
