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Havas CEO and Vivendi Chairman to Share Bold Vision for Human-AI Creativity in CES 2026 Keynote

Yannick Bolloré will address the advertising, entertainment, and content community at C Space, sharing his vision for a future where technology and human ingenuity converge to unlock new creative possibilities

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At a media event in New York City, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced Yannick Bolloré, Havas CEO and Chairman, and Vivendi Chairman of the Supervisory Board, will take the stage at C Space®, the gathering place for the marketing community at CES®.

Yannick Bolloré, Havas CEO and Chairman, and Vivendi Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Yannick Bolloré, Havas CEO and Chairman, and Vivendi Chairman of the Supervisory Board

As consumer attention becomes increasingly fragmented, technology empowers marketers to target their audiences with greater precision. Havas will explore how combining cutting-edge AI with deep human understanding can transform data into meaning, driving speed, agility, personalization, scale, and measurability, while keeping human creativity at the core.

“Yannick is a visionary leader who understands the power of blending tech with human insight,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the CES stage to share how tech is shaping the future of meaningful marketing.”

Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications networks, with nearly 23,000 employees in over 100 countries united by one mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Recognized as one of the industry’s “Big Six,” Havas is a leading force in advertising and public relations, leveraging its global scale and technology-driven approach to drive growth for its clients. In 2024, Havas launched Converged.AI, a global AI-driven strategy that aligns teams across markets and fosters collaboration through shared tools. Fueled by human ingenuity and supported by a €400 million investment, it delivers scalable, client-centric solutions and enables faster, smarter decision-making through a flexible, data-agnostic approach.

“AI is evolving into a true strategic partner,” said Bolloré. “With Converged.AI, we’re integrating content, data, and decision-making in one intelligent system. This empowers our teams to lead with proactive insight and precision, while human expertise continues to drive empathy, creativity, and vision.”

Bolloré joined Havas in 2011 and became CEO in 2013. He led the transformation of the group through the “Together” strategy, creating Havas Villages to unify regional agencies under one roof and foster integration. Most recently, he spearheaded Havas’ return to the stock market via Euronext Amsterdam. He serves on multiple boards and has been recognized with numerous honors from international associations and leading business publications.

“CES is where the future of content and advertising comes to life,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “Yannick’s keynote will inspire marketers to embrace innovation while staying true to the human spark that drives creativity.”

Bolloré will deliver his keynote at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the Mariposa Ballroom at the ARIA. Havas will also be hosting clients and partners at the ARIA throughout the week with a dynamic space on the Mariposa Ballroom show floor. The immersive experience will center on the convergence of creativity, media and technology and offer Havas’ clients a front-row view into where innovation is headed next. 

AMD and Lenovo leaders will also keynote at CES 2026.

Register for CES 2026 to see what’s next in content and entertainment. C Space will remain open one hour later than in previous years on Thursday, Jan. 8 until 6:00 PM to continue important conversations around the tech that powers marketing.

About CES®:
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social. 

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech. 

 

 

Viewing China’s development via electricity consumption: Global Times

BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) stated: “The Chinese economy has a solid foundation, advantages in many areas, strong resilience, and great potential. The conditions for and underlying trend of long-term growth remain unchanged. More and more, we are seeing the strengths of socialism with Chinese characteristics, China’s enormous market, its complete industrial system, and its abundant human resources all coming to the fore.”

When assessing the trajectory of China’s macroeconomic growth and its underlying strengths, empirical data provides a critical foundation. Among all indicators, total electricity consumption – often described as an “economic barometer” – offers a distinctive perspective for observing the country’s economic vitality.

Standing at the close of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), the “trillion-plus” figures reveal the strong pulse of China’s economy. They also reinforce confidence in leveraging the country’s opportunities, potential and advantages to advance high-quality development and fully promote Chinese modernization.

Innovation – a defining feature of China’s economy in the new era

Innovation has become a defining feature of China’s new-era economy. The Fourth Plenary Session emphasized: “Achieving greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology and steering the development of new quality productive forces.”

The level of electrification directly mirrors a country’s modernization. The emerging track of developing new quality productive forces finds its answer in electricity consumption.

In the first three quarters of the year, China’s electricity consumption approached 8 trillion kilowatt-hours. Which sector saw the fastest growth in power use?

In Yangling District of Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province – known as China’s “Silicon Valley” of agriculture – aerial drones, field cameras and greenhouse sensors, intelligent greenhouses supported by Internet of Things – all enable high-yield farmland through an integrated “sky-space-ground” system. From “depending on the weather for food” to “working in accordance with the weather,” and from traditional farming to smart agriculture, electricity provides the essential power for this transformation.

In the first three quarters, electricity consumption in the primary industry increased by 10.2 percent year-on-year, leading all three industries.

Promoting Chinese modernization remains most challenging and crucial in rural areas, where the foundation is broad and deep. The rapid advancement of agricultural mechanization and smart farming has given wings to rural revitalization – making modernization more inclusive and balanced across the country.

In the first three quarters of this year, with the rapid development of mobile internet, big data and cloud computing, electricity consumption for internet data services in five southern provinces and regions, including Guangdong and Guangxi, rose by 46.05 percent year-on-year. Benefiting from 49 key data centers under construction or in operation, Guizhou led the nation with an impressive 72.92 percent increase.

Computing power has become a new driver of new quality productive forces, and the digital economy is now one of the main arenas of global competition. This competition in computing power is backed by electricity, which largely depends on whether energy supplies can be both green and stable.

Electricity consumption trends mirror the country’s economic trajectory – revealing both the sources of vitality and the engines of future growth. The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, the expansion of emerging sectors and the acceleration of future industries’ incubation all reflect a healthy economic structure, with electricity data serving as a “check-up report” that provides a comprehensive and clear picture of the Chinese economy’s improving structure and its shift toward new drivers of growth.

As President Xi Jinping has emphasized, “Chinese modernization should be supported by sci-tech modernization, and achieving high-quality development relies on new driving forces cultivated by sci-tech innovation.” Leveraging technological innovation as the “key variable” can unlock the “greatest incremental force” of new quality productive forces.

Stability – what China’s development conveys to the world

Stability – this is what China’s development consistently conveys to the world. “Promoting the positive interaction between high-quality development and high-level security through high-efficiency governance” – China’s steady and pragmatic growth has provided the world with a sense of stability and certainty.

Behind this “imperceptible stability” lies a sophisticated balance of supply and demand. There was a time when “power rationing” posed a major challenge to China’s economic and social development. This summer, however, the fact that ordinary households felt no disruption in electricity supply quietly reflected the steadiness of China’s economy – and prompted deeper thinking: In today’s world of global energy imbalance, how has China managed to “stay firmly in control”?

“When we make sound strategic judgments, pursue scientific strategic planning and take the initiative strategically, the cause of the Party and the people will have great promise.”

China’s stability stems from its ability to “make the first move.” By strengthening strategic thinking and turning challenges into opportunities, China has been able to transform potential risks into new momentum for progress.

The breakthroughs in key technologies such as high-temperature gas-cooled reactors and controlled nuclear fusion have significantly strengthened China’s “hard power” in energy. Meanwhile, the completion and operation of major projects including the Baihetan hydropower station and the energy storage power station in the Ulan Buh Desert have established “major pillars” for China’s power supply.

By balancing urgent needs with far-sighted planning, China is striving to secure control over its technological destiny. Through building strategic reserves across sectors, strengthening fundamental stabilizers and forging new competitive edges, the nation continues to enhance its independence, autonomy and security of its development.

This stability is rooted in “a coordinated national response.” In times of complexity, a stronger sense of the broader picture helps transform challenges into opportunities.

Inclusiveness – a distinctive feature of the advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics

Inclusiveness is a distinctive feature of the advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics. President Xi once pointed out that enabling the broad masses of people to share the fruits of reform and development is an essential requirement of socialism and full manifestation of the superiority of China’s socialist system.

While electricity demand has increased significantly, the price of electricity for basic residential use has remained relatively stable over a long period, vividly and profoundly demonstrating China’s advantage.

In Dulongjiang Town, Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, an investment of 30.25 million yuan in a household electrification project and 280 million yuan in a network project have brought light and prosperity to the villages hidden deep in the mountains.

Globally, China is the first and only country with a population of over 1.4 billion that has achieved national electrification. Given the high costs of power infrastructure construction and maintenance, which are difficult to recoup in the short term, why continue this effort?

Upholding the principle of putting people first and always taking the wellbeing of the people as the fundamental value orientation, China’s modernization concept embodies the people-centered development philosophy and demonstrates the original aspiration and perseverance of the Chinese Communists.

The 15th Five-Year Plan period is a crucial period for laying a solid foundation and making all-out efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. It is also a period in which China’s development faces both strategic opportunities and risks and challenges. By continuously enhancing innovation, stability and inclusiveness, we will surely be able to inject more security, positive energy and new opportunities into a world full of changes and uncertainties.

Inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit reveals programme, spotlighting regulation, real-world deployments and cross-sector scale

  • High-level programme confirms sessions on AI safety and standards, human-AI trust, urban air mobility, smart ports and cities, and cross-sector industrial integration.
  • Global convening sets out commercialisation pathways to 2030/2040, aligning policy, investment and deployment at city scale.
  • Summit anchors Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (10-15 November 2025), alongside DRIFTx exhibition, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL).

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The programme for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, taking place on 10 November 2025, has been revealed, with global industry leaders gathering to tackle the sector’s most pressing questions around regulation, integration and scale, alongside the latest advances in AI, robotics and smart mobility.

‘Archer Autonomous midnight aircraft’
‘Archer Autonomous midnight aircraft’

 

Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), and the opening event of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW), the summit will define the next chapter of smart and autonomous mobility and underscore Abu Dhabi’s role as a global testbed where autonomy is moving from pilot initiatives to public benefit across land, sea, air and robotics, as well as industrial applications.

Held under the theme Where the Future of Smart and Autonomous Mobility Takes Shape, the summit features 13 sessions and more than 30 speakers, designed to accelerate collaboration between policymakers, operators, investors and innovators, and to translate regulation into real-world scale.

The summit will open with a Leadership Dialogue on how investment, integration and innovation will shape Abu Dhabi’s autonomous economy, mapping commercialisation pathways to 2030/2040, the public-private partnerships that will enable them, and the governance and infrastructure that will support resilient, integrated cities. A panel on Regulating Autonomy will then put Safety First, Then Scale into practice, from cybersecurity and data governance to building and measuring public trust.

The agenda will then focus on deployment with From Concept to Reality, spotlighting robotaxis, public transport and last-mile delivery models that will scale, followed by Powering Autonomy on the electrified, resilient infrastructure that will underpin city-wide operations.

Human-AI Synergy will explore explainable AI, human oversight and service design that will communicate risk clearly, while AI-Driven Decision-Making will go inside the real-time AI stack – drones, smart roads and logistics on edge and secure cloud.

A Cross-Sector Collaboration session will show how mobility, energy, logistics and technology leaders will structure partnerships to unlock bankable use cases. Designing Smart Ports and Cities will detail autonomy-ready urban design and industrial applications, and Urban Air Mobility will tackle certification, airspace integration and connecting ports, airports and districts. Smart Cities in Action will share live transformations, and Financing and Insuring New Asset Classes will conclude with how capital and coverage models will adapt for next-generation platforms.

Some of the leading industry spokespeople participating in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit include Sherif Tawfik, Chief Partnership Officer, G42 at Microsoft; Tony Xu Han, Founder, Chairman and CEO of WeRide; Nikhil Goel, CCO of Archer Aviation; Dr Talib Alhinai, UAE General Manager of Archer Aviation; Matt Chasen, CEO of LIFT Aircraft; Tobias Liebelt, CEO of BENTELER Mobility; Mark Seeger, Co-CEO and Founder of Glydways; Michael Sønderby, Acting CEO of SteerAI; George Prentzas, CEO of Versa Aerospace; Hugo Fozzati, Chief Business Officer of Tensor; Desmond Wheatley, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of BEAM Global; Sven Beiker, Managing Director of Silicon Valley Mobility and Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business; His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council;  His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport; His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Badr Salim Al Olama, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office; Stéphane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE; Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X; Fay Arjomandi, Founder and CEO of mimik; Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports; Mohamed Salah, Group CEO of Advanced Mobility Hub; and Rashid Matar Al Manai, CEO of LODD Autonomous.

His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs and Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council said: “Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week reflects our commitment to shaping the era of intelligent autonomy – where machines think, adapt and act alongside us. It’s not just about technology; it’s about reimagining mobility, industry and the human experience itself.”

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week event line-up:

10 November – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit

The six-day programme begins with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, where industry pioneers, policymakers, and investors will convene to take part in high-level dialogues that will define the next chapter of intelligent mobility.

10-12 November – DRIFTx exhibition

Over three days, DRIFTx will showcase smart and autonomous mobility solutions across air, land, sea and robotics in a live, interactive exhibition.

10-15 November – RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025

Running throughout ADAW, from 10-15 November, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025, hosted by Khalifa University and held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region, will bring together top international teams to compete in AI-driven autonomous robotics challenges.

15 November – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)

ADAW will conclude with the second edition of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), a motorsport display demonstrating the cutting edge of autonomous racing technology. Organised by ASPIRE and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the event will feature a US$2.25 million prize pool and be attended by elite research teams from 10 countries.

For more information on Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025, visit: autonomous.abudhabi and follow our social media channels at @autonomousad.

Accredited media can register interest and request interviews with confirmed speakers via media@autonomousad.ae.

About the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC)

Established in 2024, the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Abu Dhabi’s smart and autonomous technologies sector. Driving policy, regulation, investment and innovation through collaboration with government entities, global innovators and industry stakeholders, SASC is shaping a world-class ecosystem that positions Abu Dhabi at the forefront of future technologies and as a leading global hub for intelligent mobility and autonomous systems.

About Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW) is the emirate’s flagship platform for advancing smart mobility and autonomous systems across land, sea, air, robotics and industry. Organised by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the inaugural edition brings together global sector leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to connect, collaborate and accelerate the future of autonomous technology. Commencing with the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, the week’s flagship event for high-level dialogue and partnerships, the programme is further strengthened by initiatives such as DRIFTx, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025 (RCAP 2025) and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global hub for innovation, investment and the safe, sustainable deployment of autonomous technologies.

ONERugged’s Explosion-Proof Rugged Devices Ensure Safer Field Operations in Hazardous Environments

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ONERugged offers a full range of intrinsically safe rugged tablets and smartphones — including the EM-I17J (EX), T1, and P1 — purpose-built for the oil & gas, chemical, and mining industries. Certified to ATEX standards, these explosion-proof rugged devices deliver reliable performance for mobile workers, enhancing productivity and ensuring safe operations in hazardous environments.

Explosion-Proof Rugged Devices
Explosion-Proof Rugged Devices

Are Your Mobile Devices Safe Enough for Hazardous Areas?

In industries where safety and reliability are non-negotiable, mobile devices must withstand the harshest and most unpredictable environments. ONERugged’s intrinsically safe rugged tablets and smartphones are engineered to operate confidently in explosive atmospheres, providing frontline workers with secure, real-time access to data and communication tools without compromising safety. Combining rugged durability with intelligent performance, these ATEX-certified devices help organizations in oil & gas, chemical, and mining sectors improve operational efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards on site.

Certified for Safety: Explosion-Proof + Rugged Design

Every ONERugged intrinsically safe rugged device is rigorously engineered and tested to meet international explosion-proof and safety standards. Certified to ATEX requirements, the EM-I17J (EX), T1, and P1 are approved for use in Zone 2/22 hazardous environments, where explosive gases or dust may be present. Their specialized structural design, reinforced sealing, and anti-static materials prevent ignition sources, ensuring safe operation even in volatile conditions.

Beyond explosion-proof protection, ONERugged devices also meet MIL-STD-810H and IP65/IP68 durability standards, providing resistance against shock, vibration, dust, and water ingress. This robust construction allows the tablets and phones to perform reliably under extreme temperatures, heavy industrial use, and demanding field conditions — keeping mobile workers connected and productive wherever safety matters most.

Delivering Triple-Layer Protection for Frontline Operations

Motherboard

  • Circuit Protection:
    The explosion-proof rugged devices’ high-reliability components with overcurrent, overvoltage, and short-circuit protection prevent electrical faults that could cause sparks or explosions, ensuring safety in complex industrial environments.
  • Current-Limiting Control:
    Precisely regulates current, voltage, and power to prevent ignition energy generation, maintaining safe parameters during prolonged operation in hazardous areas such as petrochemical or mining sites.

Battery

  • Smart Charge–Discharge Management:
    The explosion-proof rugged devices feature an intelligent battery management system that continuously monitors charging and discharging, preventing overcharge and over-discharge to reduce failure and safety risks.
  • Thermal & Pressure Protection:
    Automatically disconnects from the motherboard when internal temperature or pressure exceeds safety limits, preventing battery overheating or explosion.
  • High-Density Coated Separator:
    Offers excellent insulation, heat resistance, and temperature stability, ensuring reliable battery performance in extreme environments.

Casing

  • Rugged & Reliable Protection:
    Certified to MIL-STD-810H and IP65 standards for dustproof, waterproof, and drop resistance, the explosion-proof rugged devices ensure stable operation and device integrity in harsh field conditions.
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection:
    Withstands ±8kV contact and ±15kV air discharge to eliminate electrostatic ignition risks in hazardous areas.
  • Anti-Vibration Design:
    Shock-absorbing housing minimizes vibration and impact on internal components, maintaining stability and operational safety during field use and transport.

Empowering Field Productivity in Hazardous Environments

The ONERugged EM-I17J (EX) explosion-proof rugged tablet delivers reliable industrial performance with an Intel N5100 processor, Windows 11/10 OS, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage. Its 10.1-inch HD/high-brightness display is sunlight-readable, and the 8MP rear/5MP front cameras support photo capturing. Practical features include 2D barcode scanning, NFC, 4G, GPS/Glonass, multiple ports, and a 7.6V/5000mAh removable battery for long working hours.

As for the ONERugged T1 outdoor rugged explosion-proof tablet, it provides smooth performance with the Helio G99 chip, Android 14 OS, 8GB RAM, and 128GB ROM. Its 8.68-inch HD display with Incell technology delivers vivid visuals, while the Samsung 48MP rear camera and 32MP front camera help field operators capture clear pictures from afar. It also features Wi-Fi 5, 4G, Bluetooth 5.1, precise navigation, and an 8000mAh battery with 33W fast charging.

Meanwhile, the ONERugged IP68 outdoor rugged explosion-proof smartphone P1 offers high performance with the Helio G99 platform, Android 14 OS, 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage. Its 6.56-inch display supports wet-hand and glove touch, while the 48MP quad-camera handles field documentation needs. Additional features include a 5800mAh battery, 1.5W speaker, 4G/public network walkie-talkie, NFC, and multi-mode positioning, making it a reliable companion for outdoor industrial operations.

Proven Reliability Across Industries

ONERugged intrinsically safe rugged devices have been widely adopted across oil & gas, chemical, and mining operations, where reliable mobile solutions are essential for maintaining both safety and productivity.

  • In the oil & gas sector, explosion-proof rugged tablets and phones are used for on-site inspections, pipeline monitoring, and maintenance logging, helping engineers collect and transmit data without entering hazardous zones.
  • In chemical plants, the devices support digital workflows for quality control, asset tracking, and safety compliance, reducing paperwork while maintaining accurate records.
  • In the mining industry, workers rely on these rugged devices for communication and equipment diagnostics in high-dust, vibration-prone environments, ensuring reliable performance both underground and on the surface.
  • For emergency rescue and the energy sector, these devices can secure the fire scene command and maintenance work in flammable or high-voltage areas.

Driving Safety and Innovation Forward

As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, ONERugged remains committed to advancing operational safety and mobility in hazardous environments. With intrinsically safe, ATEX-certified rugged tablets and smartphones, we deliver the reliability, performance, and protection that frontline workers need to operate with confidence.

Engineered to perform where ordinary devices cannot, ONERugged’s explosion-proof solutions enable safer, smarter, and more connected industrial operations. To learn more about ONERugged’s intrinsically safe tablets and smartphones, visit ONERugged’s website www.onerugged.com and Emdoor Information’s website www.emdoorrugged.com.

Note: ONERugged is a brand of Emdoor Information Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 001314). EM-I17J (EX) is from Emdoor Information, P1 and T1 are from ONERugged.

About ONERugged

ONERugged is a leading provider of rugged computing solutions for enterprise users worldwide. Focused on durability, performance, and versatility, ONERugged designs products that can withstand the harshest environments and deliver reliable performance across a wide range of industries, including rugged tablets, rugged notebooks, rugged handhelds, vehicle PCs, industrial panel PCs, and outdoor rugged series. Today, ONERugged serves clients in over 100 countries and regions, supporting sectors such as public safety, manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, and warehousing logistics.

For more information, visit www.onerugged.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

 

Huawei: Working Together for a Greener, All Intelligent Europe

MADRID, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Technical experts, industry leaders, and Huawei’s partners from around the world met at the 10th Huawei Connect Europe event in Madrid to explore how AI and other technologies are accelerating Europe’s digital and green transitions under the event theme of “All Intelligence, Greener Europe”.

“The intelligent world is approaching faster than we ever imagined,” said David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board. “AI, 5G, and green energy will change education, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and every other industry. Such technologies will create countless opportunities for growth by transforming business logic, service models, and entire value chains. In just five years, AI alone will contribute US$22.3 trillion to the global economy.”

David Wang, Huawei's Executive Director of the Board, delivers a speech at Huawei Connect Europe
David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board, delivers a speech at Huawei Connect Europe

Wang said the next decade will be critical to Europe’s twin transition, and that during that time, Huawei’s commitment to remain “in Europe, for Europe” will remain strong. Supported by a network of R&D centers, innovation labs, manufacturing bases, and supply chain hubs, Huawei is driving innovation and localization to help its European customers go digital and green. Together with its partners in Europe, Huawei is determined to turn this shared vision into an opportunity, and this opportunity into lasting growth – for an all intelligent and greener Europe.

–    Embracing a more intelligent and sustainable Europe together

Leo Chen, Huawei's Senior Vice President and President of Enterprise Sales, delivers a keynote at the event
Leo Chen, Huawei’s Senior Vice President and President of Enterprise Sales, delivers a keynote at the event

“We are committed to supporting the continent’s digital and intelligent transformation through investment in technological innovation, partner ecosystems, and talent development,” said Leo Chen, Huawei’s Senior Vice President and President of Enterprise Sales. “Together, we can build a more intelligent and sustainable Europe.”

In terms of technological innovation, Chen said Huawei has launched flagship products and solutions in Europe to help enterprises build their own digital infrastructure. It has also launched the HUAWEI eKit 4+10+N SME Intelligence Solutions, which focus on four scenarios: intelligent office, intelligent business, intelligent education, and intelligent healthcare. These solutions make it easier for SMEs to adopt new technology and power the last mile of the intelligent world.

Regarding partner ecosystems, Huawei has announced SHAPE 2.0 for enhanced collaboration with local partners in Europe. SHAPE 2.0 is an upgraded version of the SHAPE partnership framework that was released by the company last year. Huawei also released the partner alliance development plan to enable its distribution partners to better provide scenario-based solutions and services for their customers.

In talent development, Huawei has worked with both universities and partners to cultivate talent and create value for local communities through Huawei ICT Academies, joint labs, and certification programs.

This event brought together guests from various organizations who shared their perspectives on strategies for Europe’s digital and green transitions. These guests included Matías González Martín, Secretary General of Telecommunications and Regulation of Audiovisual Communication Services at the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service, Government of Spain; Ultan Mulligan, CSO of ETSI; Armin de Greiff, CIO of University Hospital Essen; Sebastiaan Moesman, Chief Strategy Officer of Azerion; Pablo Pirles, General Manager of Iberdrola | bp pulse; Francisco Pérez Spiess, CTO & Co. Founder of Wattkraft Solar GmbH; and Jing Fang, Chief Expert of the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe.

For more details, please visit the official website of HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 • MADRID.

https://www.huawei.com/eu/events/huaweiconnect-madrid

From Hometown to Plant-based: Trip.Gourmet’s New Restaurant Ranking List Reveals Biggest Culinary Trends

The popular food and travel guide unveils a comprehensive list of 18,000 restaurants

New “Hometown” cuisine theme focuses on local flavours abroad

Top culinary shifts include sustainability, experiential dining and vegetarian options

MACAO, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.Gourmet, the leading food and travel guide under Trip.com Group, has unveiled its 2026 Global Restaurant Selection List at its flagship event, the Trip.Gourmet Global Restaurant Rankings and Dining Awards Ceremony, held at The Londoner Macao.


This year’s theme, “New Coordinates for Taste”, celebrates the world’s top restaurants across 68 countries, spotlighting over 18,000 dining destinations. The list, compiled from a blend of user reviews and expert insights, showcases the finest establishments in each category.

The announcement comes amid the growing trend of culinary tourism. According to Trip.com Group data, food-related searches have seen a 30% year-on-year increase globally.


Sunny Sun, Vice President of Trip.com Group and CEO of Trip.Gourmet, shared, “Today’s travellers are no longer just eating their way through destinations, they’re using cuisine as a compass. The list reflects this shift by offering not only rankings but also cultural connection, storytelling, and curated discovery.”

A New Blueprint for Culinary Discovery

A major strategic upgrade of the platform was announced, reflecting the changing dynamics of global food tourism and travellers’ evolving dining preferences.

The ranking list has been streamlined from its original four thematic categories (Fine Dining, Local Restaurants, Light Bites, and Views & Experiences) into three targeted themes:

  • Fine Dining: Featuring the prestigious Black Diamond, Diamond, and Platinum tiers.
  • Must-Visit Restaurants: Integrating the best of local gems, unique experiences, and casual bites.


  • Hometown Cuisines: A brand-new category designed to help overseas travellers and expatriates find familiar flavours that evoke a sense of home.



Currently available in Mainland China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Brunei, Cambodia), the Hometown Cuisines list features regional categories such as Japanese Cuisine, Korean Cuisine, and Southeast Asian Cuisine.

Personalised by user location, the list helps travellers find regional dishes in global cities. For example, Korean users in Shanghai can now discover top-rated Korean restaurants in the city.

This is based on insights that nearly half of outbound tourists have stated they will actively seek out restaurants offering their hometown’s speciality dishes.

Restaurant List Highlights and Key Trends

The latest rankings highlight the best dining experiences across major culinary cities worldwide, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Macao, Singapore, Copenhagen, Paris, Dubai, Bangkok and Tokyo.

Renowned high-end restaurants, such as Plénitude (France), SÉZANNE (Japan), La Pergola (Italy), Odette (Singapore), and Caprice (Hong Kong), dominate the Fine Dining – Black Diamond category. Many of these top-tier establishments are also affiliated with prestigious luxury hotels, including Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La, and Mandarin Oriental, ensuring a premium all-in-one dining experience.

Other key culinary trends include:

  • Sustainability: Many top restaurants are adopting environmentally conscious practices such as zero-waste cooking and farm-to-table sourcing. Examples include Narisawa (Japan) and Vanderlyle (United Kingdom), renowned for their focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
  • Fusion Cuisine: Sola in Paris blends Japanese techniques with French influences, while Potong in Bangkok fuses Thai-Chinese flavours, showcasing the rise of fusion dining.
  • Vegetarian & Plant-Based Dining: With plant-based dining gaining momentum, high-end restaurants like Lamdre (Beijing) and Cookies Cream (Berlin) are making haute cuisine more accessible to vegetarian and vegan diners.
  • Contemporary & Molecular Gastronomy: In Europe, Alchemist (Copenhagen) and Noma (Denmark) are leading the charge, while Junsik (Seoul), Ling Long (Shanghai) and Labyrinth (Singapore) are making waves in Asia.
  • Japanese Flair: Japan’s sushi mastery shines at Sushi Harasho (Osaka), while Matsukawa (Tokyo) epitomises refined kaiseki dining.
  • A Celebration of Chinese Cuisine: A significant portion of high-end Chinese restaurants make the list, showcasing regional specialities, including新荣记 (Xīnróngjì) and龙景轩 (Lóngjǐng Xuān).
  • Immersive dining: Unique dining experiences like Le Petit Chef (Kuala Lumpur), underwater Ocean Restaurant (Singapore) and Elisa Floating Restaurant in Vietnam, prove that atmosphere plays a key role in dining.

View the full list here.

New Features and Experiences for Fork-First Travel

Trip.Gourmet continues to elevate culinary tourism with its suite of offerings. Users can make direct reservations at over 50,000 restaurants worldwide, thanks to seamless integration with leading global booking platforms. Food rankings are also accessible via AI-powered assistant TripGenie and planning hub Trip.Planner on the Trip.com platform, making it easier than ever to weave in dining experiences in your travel itinerary.

Beyond reservations, Trip.Gourmet is launching new “travel + food” products that pair dining experiences with hotels or guided tours, enriching the journey for fork-first travellers.

Other highlights include celebrity-led food tours in a campaign known as Trip.Gourmet: The Chef’s Table, offering culinary journeys hosted by influential chefs and personalities, and the “Taste of China“ immersive restaurant experience, a new Shanghai-based, 90-minute dining show that brings together signature dishes from China’s seven major culinary regions through panoramic visuals and live performances.

These new experiences underscore Trip.com Group’s commitment to creative destination storytelling, positioning food as a powerful lens through which to explore culture, memory, and place.

About Trip.Gourmet

Since 2016, Trip.Gourmet has been dedicated to providing objective and fair food guides amid a vast array of restaurants and diverse user tastes. Leveraging years of user data and authoritative culinary opinions, Trip.Gourmet selects the best dining experiences worldwide. The Trip.Gourmet Global Restaurant Rankings and Dining Awards represents the next step in delivering practical, accurate, and efficient food guides for global travellers.

For more information and to explore the top restaurants, visit Trip.com.

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: group.trip.com.

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QNAP Launches 4U 60-Bay High-Density SAS/SATA JBOD, Delivering Petabyte-Scale Expansion for Enterprises

TAIPEI, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QNAP® Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today launched the TL-R6020Sep-RP, a 4U 60-bay high-density SAS/SATA JBOD designed to maximize capacity while minimizing costs and rack space. Delivering petabyte-scale storage, the TL-R6020Sep-RP enables enterprises to optimize space utilization, simplify scalability, and ensure reliable long-term data archiving for applications such as cold data, video surveillance, big data, and media archives.

QNAP 4U 60-Bay SAS/SATA storage expansion solution — Achieve petabyte-scale capacity with minimal rack space and cost.
QNAP 4U 60-Bay SAS/SATA storage expansion solution — Achieve petabyte-scale capacity with minimal rack space and cost.

The TL-R6020Sep-RP provides four high-speed Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports with SAS 12Gb/s bandwidth and Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ technology for bandwidth optimization. With its dual-path redundant design, system operation continues uninterrupted even if one cable fails. By supporting daisy-chaining of up to four* enclosures (240 drives total), the TL-R6020Sep-RP allows seamless capacity expansion up to 4PB** raw storage. By adding SAS expansion cards to the NAS and connecting the 60-bay JBOD, users can distribute the bandwidth loads from large drive arrays and further improve overall performance.

“With growing volumes of surveillance and big data, enterprises need storage expansion that is both scalable and reliable,” said Waterball Liu, Product Manager of QNAP. “The TL-R6020Sep-RP combines petabyte-class capacity and high-density design in a compact 4U chassis, allowing enterprises to expand efficiently, save rack space, and lower operational costs with confidence.”

Key Features

  • High-density efficiency: Significantly reduces rack space usage, weight, and power consumption, while meeting long-term and large-scale expansion needs.
  • Petabyte-scale capacity: Up to 60x SAS/SATA HDDs in a single 4U chassis, supporting over 1PB** effective capacity.
  • Flexible scalability: Daisy-chain up to four* units with multipath redundancy for 4PB** of raw capacity.
  • Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ optimization: Aggregates dual 6Gb/s signals into a 12Gb/s stream for faster data throughput.
  • Easy maintenance: Compact 750 mm-deep chassis with included rail kits fits 1000 mm racks, offering hot-swappable fans, power supplies, and drive trays, and front-panel indicators for all 60 drives.
  • Seamless integration and data protection: Manage the JBOD and all drives through QNAP NAS Storage & Snapshots Manager. When paired with ZFS, it provides inline compression, deduplication, and self-healing to ensure data integrity and reliability for petabyte-scale environments.

Note:

* Actual number of expansion units may depend on the host NAS.

** QNAP calculates raw capacity using sixty 24TB HDDs in a RAID 60 configuration and an over-provisioning of 10%.

For more information and specifications, please visit www.qnap.com.

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