TOKYO, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ANA Akindo Co., Ltd., All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) and Miyazaki Prefecture will jointly implement the “Miyazaki Destination Campaign” for Chinese tourists visiting Japan. In conjunction with ANA’s campaign for flights from China to Japan, timed with China’s largest e-commerce sale, “Singles’ Day (Double Eleven),” discounted fares will be set to encourage travel to Miyazaki Prefecture, not just major cities (Tokyo, Osaka).

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The campaign implementation details are as follows:
-Setting Discounted Fares for Flights from China to Miyazaki
From October 20, 2025, discounted fares to Miyazaki will be offered on the ANA flagship store within the Ctrip website and app operated by Trip.com Group. (Discounted fares will be available while supplies last.)

-Promoting Tourist Attractions through Live Commerce
On October 20, 2025, ANA will feature a special corner introducing Miyazaki Prefecture’s tourist attractions and discounted fares during a Ctrip live commerce program.

-Information Dissemination through ANA Official SNS Accounts
ANA will disseminate information through its official SNS accounts operated in China (Weibo, WeChat, TikTok, ANA flagship store on Ctrip, RedNote, etc.).

-Collaborative Promotion with Trip.com Group (Ctrip)
Information on ANA’s discounted fares will be posted on a special Miyazaki Prefecture page created within Ctrip, attracting reservations to the ANA flagship store within Ctrip.

Booking: For reservations and details, please visit the official ANA website:
https://www.ana.co.jp/zh/cn/

About ANA group

Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 71 companies including ANA and Peach Aviation Limited, the leading LCC in Japan.

Miyazaki Prefecture and ANA Holdings Inc. signed a comprehensive partnership agreement in December 2021. ANA and Trip.com Group have formed a strategic partnership to expand inbound travel from China.

For more information about ANA, please refer to the following link:
https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/about-us/

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dyna.Ai today announced its participation as a technology partner in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)’s GenAI Sandbox Program, launched with Cyberport in 2024.

This latest shortlist by HKMA and Cyberport named 20 banks and 14 technology providers, including Bank of China Limited, Bank of Communications Limited, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, among others, selected from over 60 proposals for the program’s second phase. According to HKMA, the second phase will shift focus from early exploration to the safety, reliability, and practical use of AI in financial services.

As part of the submission, Dyna.Ai showcased how its Voice Agents redefines the way financial institutions engage with customers in real time, using deep learning and generative AI to enhance fraud detection, and enable more natural, context-aware, and empathic customer experiences.

The initiative also marks an important milestone for Dyna.Ai’s regional growth, following the appointment of Elsie Leung as Head for Hong Kong, to strengthen the company’s on-ground presence and partnerships.

“It’s an honour for Dyna.Ai’s solutions to be selected for the second phase of the GenAI Sandbox program,” said Elsie Leung, Head of Dyna.Ai, Hong Kong. “Having recently joined Dyna.Ai to lead local growth, I’m thrilled to see our technology recognised by HKMA and Cyberport for its relevant and meaningful impact. This reaffirms what we stand for–innovation that creates real-world value. We believe AI should be an enabler, and our focus is to help financial institutions apply it meaningfully, responsibly, and at scale.”

Building on this recognition, Dyna.Ai’s Voice Agent is powered by its proprietary voice conversation stack—combining ASR, TTS, multi-turn dialogue, compliance checks, and low-latency operations. It supports multiple languages, such as English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and various accents, and delivers responses in under 200ms with nearly 99% accuracy. The system remains robust across different dialects and noisy environments, while ensuring real-time compliance and conversational precision.

Founded in 2024, Dyna.Ai is a Singapore headquartered AI-as-a-Service company with a fast-growing presence across Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. Since its inception, the company has also strengthened its operations in key markets, including Hong Kong, where it continues to work closely with clients across the banking, insurance, and broader financial services sectors.

About Dyna.Ai

Dyna.Ai is a leading AI-as-a-Service company headquartered in Singapore, dedicated to transforming the finance industry and beyond with cutting-edge AI-driven products and solutions.

Our expertise encompasses state-of-the-art AI models, sophisticated algorithms, AI-human interaction technologies, and big data analytics. These capabilities enable us to deliver top-tier AI solutions that empower our clients to achieve business success and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

At Dyna.Ai, we are committed to harnessing advanced AI technology to provide innovative, industry-specific solutions for the financial sector and beyond, improving marketing, risk management, customer experience and employee experience, while driving enterprise productivity and efficiency.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from iQingdao: On October 14, the 2nd World Conference on China Studies was launched in Shanghai, gathering approximately 500 distinguished scholars and specialists from various countries. The event aims to foster greater mutual understanding of Sinology and to strengthen ongoing cultural dialogue between China and the international community.

Centered on the theme “Historical and Contemporary China: A Global Perspective,” the conference schedule comprises a main forum, multiple parallel sub-forums, and a range of auxiliary activities intended to stimulate comprehensive academic exchange.

Hosted by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai municipal government, the conference also strives to build scholarly bridges between traditional and modern China, encourage dialogue on the heritage and innovation within Chinese civilization, and conduct an in-depth analysis of the cultural implications, experiential insights, and global significance of China’s development path.

HONG KONG, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KLN Logistics Group Limited (“KLN”; Stock Code 0636.HK) has won the title of GBA Excellence in Logistics Solutions Award at the Hong Kong Economic Journal GBA Brand Awards of Excellence 2025 (the ‘Awards’), recognised for its forward-looking strategic development in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) market and its role in helping businesses transcend regional market boundaries. KLN has contributed to advancing the GBA’s commercial ecosystem and setting new industry benchmarks.

Vic Cheung, Executive Director and CEO of KLN, said, “We are proud to receive the esteemed award, which underscores KLN’s strategic focus on developing agile and integrated logistics frameworks tailored to our clients’ needs through the GBA’s connectivity and market integration advantages. By leveraging our dual strengths in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, we have enabled our clients to optimise inventory flows, reduce operational costs and accelerate market entry. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to advancing the GBA as a globally competitive economic hub through smart logistics and collaborative partnerships.”

KLN was lauded for its hybrid Mainland China–Hong Kong logistics model, which combines bonded warehousing, smart customs clearance, cross-border transport and digital tools to provide seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. The company’s expertise in serving sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods has been instrumental in helping businesses expand across the GBA while adhering to stringent compliance and sustainability standards.

The inaugural Awards are organised by leading Hong Kong financial media, the Hong Kong Economic Journal, to recognise companies that demonstrate outstanding performance in cross-border consumption and regional expansion. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts, business leaders and representatives from chambers of commerce based on their impact on the GBA’s economic ecosystem.

About KLN Logistics Group Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)
KLN (formerly Kerry Logistics Network Limited) is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 58 countries and territories, KLN has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Chinese Mainland, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

KLN generated a revenue* of close to HK$60 billion in 2024. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

* For continuing operations only

About the Hong Kong Economic Journal GBA Brand Awards of Excellence 2025
Organised by the Hong Kong Economic Journal, the GBA Brand Awards of Excellence recognise outstanding corporate brands that have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership in advancing regional integration and innovation within the Greater Bay Area. The Awards honour achievements across key sectors including logistics and supply chain, finance and banking, technology and telecommunications, retail and wellness and professional services. By highlighting excellence in cross-border collaboration, sustainable growth and ecosystem development, the Awards aim to commend corporate teams for their contributions to the GBA’s dynamic economic landscape and their commitment to fostering a globally competitive business hub.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New interface, inspired by modern platforms, offers transparent price comparisons and a streamlined process to support bereaved families during their most vulnerable moments. Funeral Guru Pte Ltd today announced the official launch of its digital platform, www.funeralguru.com.sg, a comprehensive online resource designed to simplify funeral planning for bereaved families in Singapore. The platform is positioned as a critical tool for a digitally-savvy generation now often tasked with making complex end-of-life arrangements. The company aims to revolutionize after-life planning services in Singapore.

The launch addresses the significant anxiety and confusion many people face when planning a funeral for the first time. In an industry often perceived as complicated, Funeral Guru brings transparency and simplicity, empowering families to make informed decisions with confidence while retaining the tradition that the departed may wish to retain.

The intuitive platform allows users to easily compare funeral packages, services, and prices across a network of trusted and highly reviewed local providers, similar to the functionality of modern flight or property search portals.

A cornerstone of the company’s service model is the unique “Funeral Butler”. This complimentary service provides families with a dedicated professional who offers expert advice, hands-on support throughout the wake, conducting daily on-site visits to ensure all arrangements are handled with care and respect. Families can connect with a Funeral Butler for immediate assistance by calling the company’s 24/7 hotline. Funeral Butler can provide balanced and impartial advice as they do not represent any funeral parlours and hence, they can act in the best interest of the families.

“After five years as an SCDF paramedic, I learned the importance of serving the public with integrity. At Funeral Guru, we’re building a platform and community that upholds those same values – providing families with fair, transparent, trustworthy guidance when they need it most,” said Karen Ong, Co-founder of Funeral Guru.

Funeral Guru’s primary service, including the dedicated Funeral Butler, is offered completely free of charge to families. The company’s mission is to ensure that every family has access to the support and information they need to honour their loved ones without facing financial ambiguity or sales pressure.

ABOUT US / BOILERPLATE

Funeral Guru is Singapore’s first digital platform dedicated to simplifying the funeral planning process. By connecting grieving families with a network of trusted funeral service providers, the company offers transparent package comparisons and professional guidance. A key feature of their service is the complimentary, dedicated Funeral Butler who provides hands-on support to families throughout the entire arrangement process, ensuring a dignified and stress-free experience during a time of loss.