WUHU, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the soft glow of Wuhu’s traditional fish lanterns met the Afro rhythms of Africa, and the fiery steps of Flamenco danced in harmony with the elegance of Chinese porcelain, the 2025 Joyful Wuhu • Chery Family Carnival came to life on October 21 at the Chery International Campus.

As the grand finale of the 2025 Chery International User Summit, the carnival was not just a celebration but a heartfelt reunion of Chery’s global family. Nearly 3,000 users, media, dealers, and employees from around the world gathered to share warmth, laughter, and love — writing a new chapter in the story of “One Chery Family, One World.”

Love as a Bridge: A Symphony of Cultural Harmony

As night fell, the carnival opened with the performance Sailing Dreams. Representatives from 18 countries and regions entered the stage waving their national flags, as a backdrop of achievements echoed through the venue —”European market sales reached 145,000 units in January–September, doubling year-on-year,” “OMODA & JAECOO ranked in Malaysia’s Top 5 new car sales,” “Chery’s Spain R&D Center inaugurated, EBRO project launched successfully.” Cheers erupted wave after wave, showcasing the growing unity of Chery’s global family. In that moment, people of different colors and languages were connected by one shared dream — the philosophy of “In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere” transcended into a universal harmony sung across continents.

The carnival featured performances by delegates from 18 countries across five continents, introducing a creative “Country Challenge” segment. Audience cheers were measured in real time to determine the winners—turning every applause into a universal vote for cultural connection.

Amid thunderous cheers, artists, users, and employees from around the world took the stage: Indonesian pop star Sheryl performed BEBAS with deep emotion; South African “Queen of Soul” Holly brought the crowd to life; Thailand’s ALALA delivered a dazzling pop-dance number; and Malaysian singer Lee Pei Ling captivated the audience with Believer and Bloom Freely, transcending language barriers through music.

Cars, Culture, and Connection — Building a Global “Moments”

At the carnival, Chery’s full brand lineup — CHERY, EXEED, OMODA & JAECOO, iCAUR, LEPAS, and LUXEED— became one of the biggest attractions. Under dazzling lights and pulsating music, each model turned into a resonant soundbox, with its in-car audio pulsing to the beat and its intelligent cockpit reflecting live performances.
Guests from across the world joined in the fun: a Brazilian user posed with an OMODA and gave a thumbs-up; visitors from the Middle East took turns in the iCAUR driver’s seat to share the excitement live online; a German gentleman fondly recounted his ten-year bond with Chery; and a South African guest said, “I love this night! Everything on and off stage is so cool and full of energy. Sharing this joy with my global Chery family feels amazing!”

From mango prawn towers and black pepper beef tartare to Beijing roast duck and handmade skewers, the carnival’s food area blended global and local cuisines, creating a delicious bridge for cultural exchange. Guests mingled beside LUXEED and raised glasses at the LEPAS display — as food met technology and art met innovation, Chery’s craftsmanship, global vision, and cultural inclusiveness took root in every heart.

Love Continues — Painting a Better Tomorrow Together

With civilization as the melody and music as the bridge, the carnival marked the grand finale of the 2025 Chery International User Summit. As global guests prepared to return home, Chery showcased the warmth of Eastern hospitality — conveying Wuhu’s openness and inclusivity while extending a heartfelt invitation to all members of the global Chery family.

Looking at Chery’s global journey, it’s not just about surpassing 5.43 million overseas users, but about building emotional bonds that span the globe. From partnering with UNICEF to promote global education equality, to working with the IUCN to protect our shared planet, Chery continues to embody the spirit of universal love and global unity.

As Chery’s wheels roll across the world, they leave imprints of technology, sow seeds of trust, and nurture a shared emotional community beyond borders. On this golden autumn night, as fireworks lit up the Wuhu sky, guests from nearly 100 countries and regions carried home more than memories of a carnival — they carried with them a sense of belonging to the ever-growing Chery global family.

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allianz Partners is urging Australian travellers to rethink their approach to travel insurance, following new ICA and DFAT research revealing that one in seven travellers are still going overseas uninsured. The findings underscore Allianz Partners’ ongoing commitment to helping Australians when things go wrong overseas.

“It is concerning that those travellers who might decide against purchasing insurance are doing so because they think a destination is safe, because this doesn’t give consideration to accidents, medical emergencies and travel interruptions that can be very costly if travelling without insurance,” said Damien Arthur, Executive Head of Travel at Allianz Partners Australia.

Despite growing awareness of travel risks, misconceptions persist about the value of coverage. Two-thirds (65%) of uninsured travellers said they had consciously chosen to forgo coverage, citing beliefs that their destination was safe (31%), that insurance was poor value (27%), or that they could handle emergencies themselves (22%).

The survey found Australians under 30 and those born overseas were significantly more likely to travel uninsured, with 23% of both groups reporting they did not purchase travel insurance on their last trip. Travellers visiting friends, relatives, or returning to their home country were also more likely to skip coverage, often citing short trips or familiarity with their destination.

“The reality is nobody plans for things to go wrong,” added Mr Arthur. “Even in destinations considered safe, such as Japan, medical emergencies can result in claims worth tens of thousands of dollars, covering hospital care, extended accommodation, and repatriation.”

For traveller Melissa Borody, the benefits were clear: “When I suddenly became seriously ill during a family ski trip in Japan, having Allianz there made all the difference as it came out of nowhere. Their team supported my husband and me at every step, explained what was happening, and gave us the confidence that we were being properly looked after.”

Allianz Partners remains committed to helping Australians travel with confidence, backed by insights that highlight the importance of being protected wherever their journey takes them.

For more information, visit http://www.allianz.com.au/travel-insurance. 

About Allianz Australia

Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span travel insurance, assistance and health insurance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses, sold through intermediary channels or directly to customers through the Allianz brand. Present in over 75 countries, our 21,900 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 72.5 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer assistance to our customers around the world. 

ICA & DFAT Travel Insurance Survey

Data derived from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Travel Insurance Survey 2025. The survey was conducted independently by Quantum Market Research to assess traveller understanding of risk, behaviours and awareness of travel insurance.

A short video case study illustrating the customer experience is available here

Recognition highlights Duck Creek’s measurable impact on HDFC ERGO’s digital transformation journey

BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announced it has been named a co-winner in the 2025 IDC FinTech Real Results Awards in the Insurance Transformation category. The award recognizes Duck Creek’s work with HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s leading private sector general insurer, showcasing measurable, future-enabling change in the insurance industry.

The IDC FinTech Real Results program honors technology providers that have delivered tangible business outcomes for financial institutions. Duck Creek’s submission was selected from a competitive pool of global entries, with judges citing the project’s quantifiable impact and strategic value to HDFC ERGO’s transformation journey. 

“Being recognized by IDC for our work with HDFC ERGO is a proud moment for Duck Creek,” said Christian Erickson, Managing Director APAC, Duck Creek Technologies. “This award reflects our commitment to helping insurers modernize their operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and drive innovation at scale. We’re honored to be part of HDFC ERGO’s transformation story.”

HDFC ERGO selected Duck Creek to streamline core operations, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate product innovation. Leveraging Duck Creek’s SaaS-based platform, HDFC ERGO modernized its policy administration and underwriting, reduced time-to-market for new products, and improved service delivery across digital channels.

“Our collaboration with Duck Creek has been instrumental in delivering faster services to our customers,” said Sriram Naganathan, President and Chief Technology Officer, HDFC ERGO General Insurance. “Their technology and expertise enabled us to achieve real, measurable outcomes that position us for long-term success. We’re thrilled to see this collaboration being recognized by IDC.” 

About Duck Creek Technologies  
Duck Creek Technologies is the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X. 

About HDFC ERGO:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, one of the leading private sector general insurance companies of India, whose promoters are HDFC Bank Limited, one of India’s leading private sector banks, and ERGO International AG, the primary insurance entity of Munich Re Group. A digital-first company, transforming into an AI-first company, HDFC ERGO is a leader in implementing technology to offer customers the best-in-class service experience. 

HDFC ERGO offers a complete range of General Insurance products including Health, Motor, Home, Agriculture, Travel, Credit, Cyber and Personal Accident in the retail space along with Property, Marine, Engineering, Marine Cargo, Group Health and Liability Insurance in the corporate space.

Be it unique insurance products, integrated customer service models, top-in-class claim processes or a host of technologically innovative solutions, HDFC ERGO has been able to delight its customers at every touchpoint and milestone. 

The Company has created a stream of innovative & new products as well as services using technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Processing Language (NLP), and Robotics. HDFC ERGO offers a range of general insurance products and has a completely digital sales process with 299 branches and 600+ digital offices across India. HDFC ERGO’s technology platform has empowered the customers to avail services digitally on a 24×7 basis, with 70%+ claims for retail products intimated digitally and over 80% of service interactions are catered digitally of which 10% are AI led. The Company issued ~3.4 crore policies in FY25 and has one of the best claims payout ratios in the General Insurance industry.

Please log on to www.hdfcergo.com or stay connected on the following social media handles to get more information on HDFC ERGO and the products and services offered by the company. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdfcergo 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hdfcergogic 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hdfcergo

Contact:
Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred
duckcreek@threeringsinc.com

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DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026), taking place in Doha, Qatar, on 2-5 February 2026, will welcome more than 20,000 attendees from across the globe. The conference and exhibition is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Plenary Sessions, designed to provide insight into the global LNG industry.

The Plenary Sessions, part of the Executive Programme include:

• Global LNG dynamics: An industry perspective
• LNG: A critical enabler for a lower-carbon future
• Achieving success together: Cultivating strategic partnerships in LNG
• Ministerial/CEO dialogue: Synergy for LNG: Government and industry in action
• The competitive advantage of LNG: Creating accessibility and affordability for emerging markets
• LNG’s role in meeting growing energy demand and supporting economic development
• The future of LNG: Insights and outlook from LNG2026

The conference will feature leading voices from across the LNG sector, including H.E. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, State of Qatar and President and CEO, QatarEnergy; Ryan Lance, Chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillips, Claudio Descalzi, CEO, Eni, Darren Woods, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ExxonMobil Corporation; Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman & CEO, TotalEnergies SE, and more. For the list of confirmed speakers, please visit the website.  

In addition to the Executive Programme, the Technical Programme has already been announced, featuring in-depth technical sessions and the interactive Discovery Hub showcasing the latest LNG technologies, operations, and innovations. Together, the Executive and Technical Programmes provide attendees with a comprehensive view of current industry developments.

Held under the theme Leading LNG: Powering Today and Tomorrow, LNG2026 offers a unique platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collaborate and inform developments of the global LNG sector. With a programme centred on affordability, security, and sustainability, LNG2026 aims to spark insightful discussions and foster partnerships that will drive growth and long-term stability across the LNG industry.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, LNG2026 is proudly supported by QatarEnergy as the Host Sponsor, ConocoPhillips and Shell as Principal Sponsors, Cheniere, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and Venture Global as Global Sponsors, with Diamond Sponsors Baker Hughes and JERA, Platinum Sponsors such as Commonwealth LNG, Excelerate Energy, Technip Energies, Trafigura, Vitol, and Woodside Energy, and Gold Sponsors including Bechtel, Consolidated Contractors Group, MidOcean Energy, Mitsui & Co., Ltd and Petronas.

LNG2026, the premier global event for the LNG industry, will feature a world-class exhibition showcasing the latest LNG technologies, products, and services from leading global companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with key industry players, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discover solutions influencing developments in the LNG sector and outcomes in the energy sector.

Early registration rates are available until 12 November 2025. Attendees are encouraged to register to take advantage of these special rates.

For more information on registration, the programme, and exhibitors, please visit www.lng2026.com.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Julia Blundell
media@lng2026.com 

New system expected to save significant lawyer hours

SYDNEY, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced a strategic partnership with Wotton Kearney, Asia-Pacific’s leading specialist insurance and risk legal business, to transform their legal matter management operations through an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution called “OSCAR” (Organised System for Claims and Reporting).

The digital transformation initiative will modernise Wotton Kearney’s core operational processes, replacing legacy systems with the Appian Platform to deliver enhanced client reporting, streamlined matter management and significant efficiency gains.

Wotton Kearney’s current manual processes for client reporting and matter tracking rely heavily on time-intensive operations and consume substantial resources.

The new system is predicted to save significant lawyer hours annually and is expected to go live by early April 2026. The time saved from eliminating manual reporting tasks will allow Wotton Kearney to redirect activity to high value, client facing work.

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation in our legal service delivery,” said Charles Simon, Managing Partner, Casualty & Operations at Wotton Kearney. “By integrating Appian, we’re enhancing accessibility, responsiveness and value for our clients while positioning ourselves at the forefront of legal technology innovation.”

Built on the Appian Platform, “OSCAR” will leverage AI for automated data extraction, eliminating manual data entry and improving accuracy across complex legal matter management workflows. The new system will incorporate AI in Intelligent Document Processing, email classification and document generation, while also seamlessly integrating with Wotton Kearney’s financial ERP system and automating client reporting with real-time insights.

The partnership represents another milestone in Wotton Kearney’s impressive growth journey since its founding in 2002, growing from two partners to 95 partners and a dynamic force of over 500 lawyers across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.

“This partnership aligns with Wotton Kearney’s shift toward digital-first solutions and proactive legal support. As a trusted advisor to insurers and corporates across APAC, we’re proud to partner with Appian to extend our reach and impact,” commented Simon. “Appian’s platform enables us to build a solution that perfectly aligns with our unique operational requirements and client expectations. This isn’t just about adopting new technology, it’s about fundamentally enhancing how we serve our clients and manage complex legal matters.” 

The new system directly supports Wotton Kearney’s mission to deliver exceptional value to their insurance, government and corporate clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Enhanced reporting capabilities will provide clients with greater transparency and insights into their legal matters, while improved operational efficiency will enable faster response times and more competitive service delivery.

“We’re excited to partner with Wotton Kearney as they transform their legal operations through intelligent automation,” said Luke Thomas, Area Vice President of Asia Pacific & Japan at Appian. “By combining Appian’s AI-powered automation with Wotton Kearney’s deep expertise in insurance and risk, we’re delivering a platform that eliminates complexity, accelerates reporting and creates more time for lawyers to focus on their clients. This is a powerful example of how the legal industry can reimagine its operations with Appian to achieve both efficiency and innovation at scale.”

About Appian

Appian is The Process Company. We deliver a software platform that helps organisations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge. Committed to client success, we serve many of the world’s largest companies across various industries. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dreamegg, a leading innovator in sleep wellness, proudly announces the launch of Sunrise 1+, an upgraded sunrise alarm clock and sound machine designed to bring stress-free mornings and calming nights to households everywhere.

Building on the popularity of the original Sunrise 1, Dreamegg has taken customer feedback and advanced its technology to create Sunrise 1+. This next-generation device blends intuitive controls, customizable features, and a richer sound library into one sleek bedside companion.

A Smarter, Calmer Sleep Experience

“Good sleep is the foundation of a better life,” said Robin Sun, Founder of Dreamegg. “With Sunrise 1+, we’re making it easier than ever for people to enjoy stress-free mornings and calming nights — all with one intuitive device.”

What’s new with Sunrise 1+:

• App + Button Control – Flexible operation at your fingertips, whether you prefer smart app control or simple bedside buttons.
• Sunrise & Sunset Modes – Gently wake up with gradually brightening light or unwind with a soothing sunset simulation.
• Customizable Routines + Favourite Mode – Build your own sleep and wake habits, or save your go-to settings for instant access.
• Expanded Sound Library – 34 soothing sounds and 34 alarm tones to match every mood and preference

Perfect for Everyday Wellness & Gifting

From busy parents balancing family schedules to wellness enthusiasts seeking mindful routines, Sunrise 1+ is designed for anyone who values better sleep. With the holiday season around the corner, it also makes an ideal self-care gift — blending modern design with practical wellness benefits.

Pricing & Availability

The Sunrise 1+ is available now via:

• Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHVLKQTN?maas=maas_adg_E6399B38A8DE570E8959FE20442E2511_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas 
• Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHJ21DL3?maas=maas_adg_8BBD3D8D562BE0F81539E747D23A44CA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas 

For more information about Dreamegg, please visit the Dreamegg Official Website or follow us on Instagram.

The original Sunrise 1 remains available as an accessible entry option:

• Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5MG7K8R?maas=maas_adg_C291AC481A849CBA1AFC2F552B945750_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas 
• Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CYZNHG58?maas=maas_adg_EE70A2BE08F369C9BDBB776604E93971_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas 

About Dreamegg
Since its founding, Dreamegg has been committed to helping people build healthier sleep routines with innovative products ranging from sound machines to sunrise clocks. With a mission to create stress-free environments for families and individuals, Dreamegg continues to design thoughtful sleep solutions that blend comfort, technology, and wellness.