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Envision Energy Secures Top 4 Globally in Wood Mackenzie BESS Integrator Rankings

SHANGHAI, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has been ranked 4th globally in Wood Mackenzie’s newly released 2024 Global Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Integrator Rankings, confirming its position as one of the most competitive and trusted energy storage solution providers in the world. The company has also maintained its position as a Tier 1 global energy storage manufacturer by BloombergNEF for six consecutive quarters, reinforcing its consistent leadership in technology, delivery, and bankability.

According to Wood Mackenzie’s report, Envision Energy was one of the few players to expand its market share amid intensifying market competition and a rapidly shifting energy landscape. While the combined market share of the top five BESS integrators declined from 62% in 2022 to 48% in 2024, Envision’s continued growth reflects its ability to scale globally and deliver advanced, integrated storage systems tailored to diverse regional needs.

Recognition from both Wood Mackenzie and BloombergNEF reinforces Envision’s leadership in full-stack energy storage innovation – from battery cells to EMS and grid-forming systems. With a strong footprint across key markets including Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, Envision has delivered over 30 GWh of energy storage systems across over 300 projects worldwide, with more than 50 GWh in orders. Its advanced storage solutions are actively addressing real-world challenges such as frequency regulation, renewable integration, and black start capability, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive provider of next-generation energy storage infrastructure. 

Safety remains a top priority for the company. In July 2025, Envision successfully completed a 49-hour ultra-dense fire test on its smart energy storage system, the most demanding test of its kind globally. The system demonstrated outstanding resilience, achieving zero fire spread and setting a new benchmark for safety, scalability, and insurability in the global energy storage industry.

 

TÜV Rheinland Highlights Global Green Hydrogen Standards and Market Trends at HKPC New Energy Vehicle Forum

HONG KONG, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 28, 2025 – At the international conference “Gaining Insights in Global Trends of New Energy Vehicles, Grasping Opportunities in the New Era” organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong emphasized the growing importance of green hydrogen certification in advancing global and regional decarbonisation objectives. Rory Meng, General Manager of Energy & Environment, Industrial Services & Cybersecurity, TÜV Rheinland Greater China, delivered a keynote address on the global development of green hydrogen strategies and the role of certification in facilitating market access and investment.

TÜV Rheinland Highlights Global Green Hydrogen Standards and Market Trends at HKPC New Energy Vehicle Forum
TÜV Rheinland Highlights Global Green Hydrogen Standards and Market Trends at HKPC New Energy Vehicle Forum

In his presentation, Rory outlined the urgent need for trusted certification systems to support the international trade of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. “Trade in green hydrogen and its derivatives is no longer theoretical. It is a strategic imperative that hinges on trust — and trust begins with certification,” he stated. He highlighted the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II and RED III) and its associated Delegated Acts, which define stringent sustainability and traceability requirements for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs). These include a minimum of 70% greenhouse gas emissions savings compared to fossil benchmarks and the use of renewable electricity that is additional, time- and location-correlated with hydrogen production.

TÜV Rheinland, as one of the first certification bodies formally approved under the EU’s CertifHy RFNBO certification scheme, provides independent verification services for hydrogen and its derivatives. Rory introduced TÜV Rheinland’s comprehensive solution, which includes early-stage pre-certification, full certification audits, and re-certification based on international standards. These services support hydrogen producers in both regulated markets like the EU and unregulated or emerging markets where TÜV Rheinland’s proprietary H2.21 standard is widely used.

The presentation also examined the relevance of hydrogen certification for Hong Kong’s future energy and transportation strategy. Rory noted that while Hong Kong is not currently a hydrogen-producing economy, it holds significant potential to serve as a regional certification hub and logistics node for the import, export, and application of hydrogen-based fuels.

“To ensure that Hong Kong remains competitive in the future hydrogen economy, the city must proactively align with internationally recognized standards,” Rory stated. “This will open doors for participation in global green hydrogen trade while supporting the local adoption of hydrogen technologies in transport, logistics, and energy infrastructure.”

TÜV Rheinland has been actively supporting hydrogen projects worldwide, with reference cases across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. With a track record of technical excellence and regulatory insight, the company continues to assist industry stakeholders in navigating complex certification landscapes, reducing investment risk, and accessing international markets.

Youth from 14 countries join Beijing salon on cultural exchange

BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Youth Salon on China Studies was held in Beijing, bringing together 25 young media professionals and students from 14 countries. The event served as a platform to explore cultural connections, foster dialogue, and exchange perspectives on contemporary China and shared global values.

 

Youth from 14 countries join Beijing salon on cultural exchange

The salon featured a series of engaging sessions, including discussions with international media experts on their impressions of China, insights from Chinese media professionals on how to effectively share China’s stories, and a hands-on workshop on media collaboration.

During the cooperation workshop, participants emphasized core values such as sincerity, friendship, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness. There was broad consensus that culture serves as a vital bridge between nations, dialogue among civilizations supports global peace and development, and values like friendship and diversity are fundamental to international cooperation.

The salon was hosted by Contemporary World magazine. The video was Co-presented by China Story Database & CPC Works.

Lao Chef Seng Luangrath Honored at 2025 RAMMY Awards

Lao Chef Seng Luangrath Honored at 2025 RAMMY Awards
Chef and restaurateur Seng Luangrath holds the 2025 “Restaurateur of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMYS (photo credit: ARL NOW)

Lao-American chef and restaurant owner Seng Luangrath won Restaurateur of the Year at the 2025 RAMMY Awards in Washington, D.C., on 4 August. The award celebrates her efforts to bring Lao cuisine into the spotlight through her growing restaurant presence in the United States.

Optoma UHR90DV Home Theater Flagship – First Triple-Laser Model with Dual Dolby and IMAX Certifications

TAIPEI, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Optoma, the global leader in projection technology, proudly announces the launch of its new flagship home theater projector — UHR90DV. This is Optoma’s first triple-laser RGB home theater flagship, and the first to simultaneously receive Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced cinematic certifications. It also supports HDR10+ dynamic image technology and Filmmaker Mode, allowing users not only to enjoy exceptional visuals, but also to appreciate the artistry behind them.

For years, Optoma has maintained its No. 1 position in the global 4K UHD home theater market, with a market share as high as 20% and an unbroken six-year streak at the top. The launch of UHR90DV represents the pinnacle of Optoma’s home theater expertise — an all-out flagship with unmatched specifications.

Optoma UHR90DV boasts top-tier specifications, dominating with Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, HDR10+, and Filmmaker Mode.
Optoma UHR90DV boasts top-tier specifications, dominating with Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, HDR10+, and Filmmaker Mode.

Dual Cinematic Certifications + Filmmaker Mode

The UHR90DV has been certified by both Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced, delivering frame-by-frame optimization of brightness, contrast, and color for a visual experience on par with professional cinemas. It also supports HDR10+ high dynamic range and Filmmaker Mode, which disables unnecessary post-processing effects to preserve the director’s original intent, ensuring every film is presented in its purest form.

RGB Triple-Laser + 96% BT.2020 Ultra-Wide Color Gamut

As Optoma’s first RGB triple-laser home theater flagship, the UHR90DV uses pure red, green, and blue laser light sources to achieve 96% BT.2020 ultra-wide color coverage, delivering color performance close to cinema production standards. From deep shadow detail to bright scene highlights, every nuance is faithfully reproduced for an unprecedented visual feast.

5,000 Lumens of Brightness + Flexible Installation

The UHR90DV boasts an ultra-high brightness of 5,000 ISO lumens and a 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio, ensuring crystal-clear, detailed images even in well-lit environments. It features motorized zoom, focus, and lens shift (vertical ±55%, horizontal ±25%), along with lens memory, giving home theater owners exceptional flexibility for various projection positions and aspect ratios.

Long-Lasting Design & Sustainable Commitment

Beyond exceptional image quality, the UHR90DV is designed for longevity and sustainability. It features a triple-laser light source with a 30,000-hour lifespan, a chassis made from 50% PCR eco-friendly materials, and FSC-certified low-carbon packaging — demonstrating Optoma’s commitment to green innovation.

Combining dual cinematic certifications, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode, triple-laser RGB technology, 96% BT.2020 ultra-wide color coverage, 5,000 lumens of brightness, and advanced lens memory, the UHR90DV stands as Optoma’s most advanced home theater projector ever — a market-dominating model designed to deliver a private cinema experience that rivals the finest professional theaters.

For more details on UHR90DV, please visit our official website:https://www.optoma.com.tw/product/home-cinema-uhr90dv

About Optoma
As a global leader in display solutions, Optoma is committed to delivering efficient, innovative display technologies and solutions across all industries. From projectors and monitors to intelligent display systems, Optoma adheres to its core philosophy of “continuous innovation,” striving to advance display technology and its applications, and to provide customers with outstanding visual experiences and management performance.

/C O R R E C T I O N — Embark/

In the news release, Deloitte India and Embark collaborate to build and scale GCCs in India, issued 07-Aug-2025 by Embark over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there are changes in the entire release as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

Deloitte India and Embark form a strategic alliance to offer end-to-end solutions for Global Capability Centres

BENGALURU, India, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte India has announced a strategic alliance with Embark, an integrated platform for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), to offer comprehensive support for global firms establishing and scaling their GCCs in India.

The alliance offers end-to-end solutions, from strategy and location planning to legal, tax, facility setup, and operational support across finance, talent, procurement, and compliance helping firms de-risk execution, accelerate timelines, and drive scalable, future-ready growth.

Romal Shetty, Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte South Asia, said, “We are beginning to see significant shift in global enterprises’ drivers for setting up a GCC. What started as pure capacity models for enterprise support functions are now moving towards becoming cognitive command centres housing emerging tech capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering and Research & Development (ER&D) and other digital capabilities. Carrying an achievable vision of 5000 GCCs in the next five years, this sector is poised to generate US$150–US$200 billion in direct economic impact tapping talent beyond metros. This alliance between Deloitte India’s GCC advisory and Embark’s on-ground execution offers a seamless, end-to-end solution that showcases the true ‘art of the possible’ where complementary strengths converge. Together, we are enabling global enterprises to land their GCCs and eventually scale from India for the world.”

Deepak Mowdhgalya, Partner, Deloitte India, added, “What we are seeing today is not just the growth of GCCs, but a fundamental shift in how global organisations view India as a strategic hub for innovation, beyond mere execution. Yet, many companies struggle to convert vision into reality due to a lack of a trusted advisor-led support system. This alliance with Embark is designed to solve that challenge. By bringing together complementary strengths under one roof, we enable enterprises to move from intent to impact faster, with greater confidence, proven ability and long-term scalability.”

Aravind Maiya, Co-founder & CEO of Embark, said, “We are delighted to partner with Deloitte India to offer a first-of-its-kind, integrated GCC solution in India. Our combined strengths will enable global companies to seamlessly enter and scale in the Indian market, using world-class infrastructure.”

As India continues to position itself as a cornerstone of the global digital economy, such alliances will play a key role in catalysing growth, enabling job creation and expanding the footprint of high-value, innovation-led services across the country.

Xuan Wu Cloud Donates Computers to Support Rural Education, Actively Fulfilling Social Responsibility

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Xuan Wu Cloud (2392.HK) donated 40 computer systems, valued at 100,000 RMB, to schools with limited resources in Weng’an County, Guizhou Province, and Jintan Town in Qingyuan, Guangdong Province.

This donation is a key demonstration of Xuan Wu Cloud’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and comes in response to the educational action plan of the “Hundred, Thousand, and Ten Thousand Project” initiated by the Guangzhou Haizhu District Association for Science and Technology. The contribution will also serve as a building block for the informatization of rural education.

The computers donated by Xuan Wu Cloud will directly benefit schools in Weng’an County and Jintan Town that are in urgent need of better teaching facilities. This initiative will effectively alleviate the shortage of IT and educational equipment in local schools, provide teachers and students with higher-quality digital teaching resources and learning platforms, help narrow the urban-rural digital divide, and improve the quality and efficiency of rural education. Xuan Wu Cloud’s donation is a vivid example of a corporation proactively shouldering its social responsibilities and deeply participating in the “Hundred, Thousand, and Ten Thousand Project.”

Meanwhile, as a technology enterprise being passionate about public welfare, Xuan Wu Cloud has a proven track record of actively supporting social welfare initiatives. In alignment with its business operations, the company has consistently contributed to community public welfare, promoting national fitness and other significant social causes. For instance, in 2024, Xuan Wu Cloud collected 149 pieces of materials within the company, and donated to people in need through the social work service station.

These social responsibility efforts reflect Xuan Wu Cloud’s strong emphasis on its own ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable development. Beyond the social aspect, Xuan Wu Cloud has also systematically built a comprehensive ESG management system at the corporate governance level. The company’s Board of Directors includes three independent non-executive directors (one of whom is female), fully embodying the diversity and independence of its governance structure. The company upholds strict business ethics and conducts frequent training on anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and anti-monopoly regulations, continuously strengthening its culture of integrity. In 2024, the company achieved a 100% training completion rate for employees on anti-commercial bribery and integrity policies.

In terms of environmental development, Xuan Wu Cloud has established a comprehensive enterprise green development system, integrating it into the enterprise management strategy, daily operations, and the daily behaviors of all employees. In addition to promoting the enterprise’s commitment to conservation efforts, Xuan Wu Cloud has consistently organized staff members to participate in various environmental initiatives. These initiatives include public welfare activities, low-carbon walks, and collection of used batteries, among others. Through these actions, Xuan Wu Cloud demonstrates a commitment to promoting harmonious coexistence between enterprises and the environment.

In recognition of Xuan Wu Cloud’s innovative practices and sustained dedication in the ESG field, the prominent domestic ESG rating agency Wind recently upgraded the company’s ESG rating from BBB to A. The company achieved a comprehensive ESG score of 7.84 (out of 10), placing it 19th out of 181 companies in the A-share and Hong Kong stock software industry, ranking it within the top 10% of its sector. Moving forward, Xuan Wu Cloud will continue to actively implement its sustainable development strategy and create greater value for all stakeholders in society.

Ichijoh Ryokan Announces Grand Opening of “THE YUKAWA” on September 2, 2025: Historic Inn to Launch Resort Hotel for Fresh Challenge, New Tradition

SHIROISHI, Japan, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ichijoh Ryokan LP, operator of a long-established Japanese traditional inn in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, will open a new resort hotel “THE YUKAWA” on September 2, 2025. The new hotel, located in a nature-rich place surrounded by ancient forests and rivers, is designed to blend a 500-year tradition of hospitality with modern approaches by the Ichijoh family, a local clan that has run the inn. THE YUKAWA is aimed at reviving the philosophy of the first-generation Ichijoh family, while helping guests relax to the extent they will feel their minds and bodies renewed and their vitality regained in the brand-new buildings.

Image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI1fl_9kOgbjHN.png 

About THE YUKAWA

THE YUKAWA will open on the Ichijoh family’s ancestral land near the mountains and rivers of Kamasaki Onsen hot spa. Based on its tradition, the hotel aims to carve out a new future.

Overview of the hotel

Official Website: https://the-yukawa.com/ 

https://www.ichijoh.co.jp/english/ 

Number of Guest Rooms: 11

*All rooms have a terrace and a private open-air hot spring bath.

River View YUKAWA Suite (1 room)

River View Panorama Suite (1 room)

River View Villa Suite (3 rooms)

River View Suite (6 rooms)

Private dining room with terrace, lobby lounge, private open-air bath, BAR, spa treatment room

*All rooms are non-smoking (a separate smoking room is available).

Discover tranquility and genuine rejuvenation through the Ichijoh family’s origins

The resort originated as an inn opened roughly five centuries ago in the Kamasaki area by the Ichijoh family’s ancestor, an Imperial Court noble from Kyoto. The founder’s philosophy of hospitality has been inherited despite its transformation — from a healing spa to a traditional onsen ryokan (Japanese-style inn) and now to a resort hotel. THE YUKAWA is newly built. But at the same time its atmosphere, materials and details are intended to offer the narrative of its historical significance. The hotel believes the founder’s hospitality tradition will help create new values and offer guests fresh experiences and profound moments.

THE YUKAWA uses the carefully-preserved original doors from the now-defunct Ichijoh Branch for its main entrance. The Ichijoh Branch — a branch of Ichijoh Ryokan located in front of Shiroishi Station — welcomed travelers for over 100 years until about 40 years ago. The hotel hopes guests who step through the historic doors will find themselves in tranquility, peace and harmony with nature.

Meals are all prepared at the hotel. Guests can dine in private dining rooms with terraces or on their room’s terrace overlooking the gentle flow of the river.

River View Suite: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI2fl_uN7JdBea.jpg 

YUKAWA Suite: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI3fl_G079c48D.jpg 

Panorama Suite: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI4fl_NnvYeBPl.jpg 

Lobby Lounge: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI5fl_XAl4UHUM.jpg 

Private Dining with Terrace: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI6fl_4oc9zO86.jpg 

BAR origin: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108724/202507302939/_prw_PI7fl_4KAt0hf2.jpg 

Through the theme of “Back to the Roots,” the hotel aims not just to look back on its tradition but to take a new step forward. It hopes that staying at THE YUKAWA will allow guests to refresh their minds and recharge themselves, helping them feel rejuvenated. The hotel aspires to build a relationship with guests based on empathy and shared experiences, with the aim of inspiring them to thrive, as well as providing them with a place to enliven their spirits.