SHANGHAI, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn

A group of 12 expatriates, including international experience ambassadors and cycling enthusiasts, took to the streets of Shanghai by bicycle on Sept 20, joining the “Ride Like a Local” event to explore the city’s cycling culture and urban landscape.

The 4-kilometer ride began at the historic Zhang Yuan, or Zhang Garden, and concluded at Fudeli Park. 

It wove through a mix of historic and modern landmarks, including the shikumen-style Fengshengli neighborhood, the cafes and low-rise Shanghai-style houses along Julu Road, the green expanses of Middle Yan’an Road, and the tranquil historic area of North Laochengdu Road.

Co-organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, China Daily, and Meituan Bike Sharing, with support from the West Nanjing Road Subdistrict Office in Jing’an district, the event aimed to showcase Shanghai’s cycling infrastructure and promote sustainable urban mobility.

Participants gathered for a pre-ride photo at Zhang Garden, a site once known as a private garden and now a revitalized public space. 

They learned about its historical ties to cycling, including Shanghai’s first documented bicycle demonstration, held there in 1886.

The curated route connected historic architecture, cultural venues, green corridors, and local laneways, giving riders an immersive view of the city’s layered identity while highlighting the convenience and accessibility of cycling in Shanghai.

The event also sought to help expatriates strengthen their ties with the city and engage more closely with local community life.

Edwin Montealegre, an international experience ambassador from Costa Rica, praised the convenience and safety of cycling in Shanghai. He noted that finding a bike is effortless, and unlocking one via a simple phone scan takes less than a minute.

According to Montealegre, designated bike lanes provide a safe and comfortable riding experience, separating cyclists from cars and motorcycles.

“Riding a bike in Shanghai is actually really convenient. You can go outside your home, your office, a restaurant or anywhere and easily find a bike. And it’s really safe. Everyone has their own space,” he said.

Mahmoud Soliman, a professor at Shanghai International Studies University and an international experience ambassador from Egypt, has lived in Shanghai for over 10 years. An avid cyclist himself, he expressed his appreciation for Shanghai’s bike-friendly infrastructure and environment.

“I think it is very friendly for cycling, and it’s really convenient to ride from one district to another,” Soliman said.

He added that he often cycles long distances, sometimes carrying his dog in his backpack, enjoying the freedom and convenience it provides.

Soliman also emphasized the environmental benefits of cycling and noted how bike-sharing services are constantly improving.

“The seats have improved. Before, they had a lock, which was really difficult to open. Now you don’t have this kind of lock,” he said, describing the upgrades as making the experience easier and more enjoyable.

The user-friendly design and accessibility of bike-sharing apps also impressed Soliman, who appreciates the ability to easily locate bicycles and report operational issues. He recommended that municipal plans further promote such services, especially with expanded cycling infrastructure like dedicated bike lanes, to encourage more residents to adopt a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

For those new to Shanghai’s bike-sharing system, getting started is simple. Expats can use Alipay — set their location to Shanghai — and quickly access a range of local lifestyle services, including Meituan Bike Sharing, via the Easy Go platform.

According to Montealegre, such bike-sharing services are not common in his home country, where cycling can be dangerous due to the lack of dedicated bike lanes.

He believes promoting these services is particularly beneficial for foreigners in Shanghai, as it allows them to “see things that you cannot see when you take a taxi or when you are taking the metro or the bus”.

Soliman sees cycling as a faster alternative to taxis in Shanghai’s busy traffic. He also appreciates its environmental benefits, aligning with China’s green initiatives.

He noted, “Shanghai is a very busy city, sometimes the taxi is stuck in the traffic, but the bikes can go very easily. You can easily navigate everywhere.”

BERLIN, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Growatt, a world-leading provider of distributed solar and energy storage solutions (ESS), proudly announces that it has once again been honored with the EUPD Research Top Brand PV Award, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year of recognition. In 2025, Growatt received accolades for its inverter brand strength in Mexico, Brazil, Pakistan, Germany, and the Middle East & North Africa, while also earning recognition for its energy storage solutions in Australia.

This consistent achievement reinforces Growatt’s position as one of the most trusted solar inverter and battery storage providers worldwide, a brand that millions of households and businesses rely on for their clean energy needs.

A Global Clean Energy Partner

With installations in over 180 countries, Growatt has built a reputation as a trusted energy partner delivering advanced residential solar inverters, commercial and industrial PV solutions, hybrid inverters, battery energy storage systems, EV chargers, and smart energy management platforms. From residential rooftop solar systems to large-scale industrial solar power plants, Growatt empowers users to generate, store, and optimize renewable energy while lowering energy costs and increasing energy independence.

“Our long-standing recognition by EUPD Research across multiple continents is a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer-centric solar energy solutions,” said Lisa Zhang, Vice President of Growatt. “We are honored to be trusted by millions of customers and industry professionals worldwide, and we remain dedicated to driving the transition toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable future.”

Recognition Across Six Major Markets

The EUPD Top Brand PV Award is based on extensive surveys conducted with installers and distributors worldwide, evaluating brand awareness, satisfaction, customer preference, and market recommendation levels.

Solar Inverters: Recognized in Mexico, Brazil, Pakistan, Germany, and the Middle East & North Africa, showcasing Growatt’s global influence and strong brand perception in both emerging and mature PV markets.

Energy Storage Systems: Awarded in Australia, where the demand for residential battery storage systems and hybrid solar inverters continues to grow as homeowners seek greater energy independence and resilience.

These awards highlight Growatt’s ability to deliver localized solar and storage solutions that meet the unique needs of diverse regions, from sun-rich residential solar rooftops in Latin America to advanced distributed energy storage solutions in Australia and Europe.

Beyond regional awards, Growatt also achieved top positions in the 2024 global PV inverter rankings by S&P Global Commodity Insights, ranked as the No.1 Residential PV Inverter Supplier, Top 3 Hybrid Inverter Supplier, and Top 5 Commercial PV Inverter Supplier worldwide.

Leading Innovation in Solar Inverters and Energy Storage

Growatt’s award-winning portfolio includes a wide range of grid-tied solar inverters, hybrid inverters for PV, and energy storage solutions designed to maximize solar power utilization. The company also offers smart energy monitoring/management platforms (ShinePhone, ShineServer, ShineTools, OSS) that enables homeowners and businesses to monitor, control, and optimize their energy usage in real-time. With these platforms, users and installers benefit from simple WiFi configuration, self-consumption and energy trend displays, and online smart I-V curve diagnostics. Whether monitoring through a mobile app or web platform, Growatt delivers a one-app-for-all solution across its inverters, battery storage systems, and EV chargers, ensuring seamless connectivity and smarter energy management.

By combining solar PV inverters, battery storage systems, and EV charging solutions, Growatt is shaping the future of distributed energy ecosystems and supporting the rapid adoption of decentralized renewable energy systems. These technologies enable users to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, cut electricity costs, and ensure backup power supply during outages—addressing some of the most pressing challenges of today’s energy landscape.

About Growatt Founded in 2011, Growatt is a global leader in distributed energy, offering solar PV inverters, energy storage systems, EV chargers, and smart energy solutions for homes and businesses. With R&D centers in China and Germany and 1,100+ engineers, Growatt delivers innovative and reliable products worldwide. The company has 65+ offices and subsidiaries across 30+ countries, serving users in over 180 regions. Growatt continues to lead in technology innovation and customer satisfaction, empowering a greener, more sustainable future. For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact: marketing@growatt.com | en.growatt.com  

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily

From snow-capped mountains to expansive grasslands, and from pristine lakes to desolate deserts, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has become a premier tourist destination with its stunning landscapes.

In the 1950s, however, Xinjiang was a distant dream for most people, limited by its remote location and poor transportation. The region’s vast distance and challenging travel conditions made it difficult for many to experience its natural beauty and rich culture firsthand.

Over the past 70 years, Xinjiang has undergone remarkable transformations, particularly in its cultural and tourism sectors, which have become strategic pillars for boosting local well-being and happiness.

The development of Xinjiang’s tourism industry has been closely linked with China’s reform and opening-up policies. In 1978, the Xinjiang tourism bureau was established, and the region received fewer than 100 visitors that year — all of them international. It was not until the 1990s that domestic tourism began to steadily increase.

Wu Feng, president of the Xinjiang Travel Agency Association, has been involved in the region’s tourism industry for 38 years.

At that time, Xinjiang had few tourist attractions and weak infrastructure, Wu recalled. There were primarily two routes: one covering Tianchi Lake, Nanshan Pasture and Turpan, and the other known as the “southern Xinjiang tour”, which included Urumqi, Turpan, Kuqa, Korla, Aksu and Kashgar.

“In the 1990s, it would take at least an hour and a half to travel one way to Nanshan. Now, the same amount of time is enough for a round trip,” Wu said.

Back then, it took three and a half hours to drive to Turpan, so all tour groups had to stay overnight. This changed in the early 2000s with the opening of the highway, which paved the way for more tourism routes, according to Wu.

In recent years, Xinjiang has expanded its service facilities, including transportation, accommodation and dining. With more direct flight routes, interconnected highways, high-speed rail lines and dedicated tourist trains, an increasingly convenient transportation network has spurred rapid development in Urumqi and across the region.

Official data show that in 2024, Xinjiang received more than 300 million visits, with visitor spending reaching 359.54 billion yuan ($50.4 billion), marking year-on-year increases of 14 percent and 21 percent, respectively. In the first quarter of 2025, visits grew by 9.08 percent and spending by 12.58 percent year-on-year.

With the implementation of a tourism-driven strategy, Xinjiang’s cultural and tourism industries have flourished. Using the region’s landscapes as a canvas and integrating culture with tourism, these industries have become key drivers of growth, ranking among Xinjiang’s top 10 industrial clusters.

“The beauty, vastness, harmony, richness, flavor and progress of Xinjiang constitute the core attraction of its cultural and tourism industry cluster,” said Xu Ruijun, Party secretary of the region’s department of culture and tourism.

Today, Xinjiang boasts 18 national 5A-rated tourist sites, ranking third nationwide, and 776 A-rated scenic spots, ranking fourth. It has also established numerous national-level cultural trade hubs, scenic areas, ski resorts, leisure streets, nighttime tourism zones, and demonstration areas for culture-tourism integration. New tourism products and business models are continuing to emerge.

In 2024, Xinjiang welcomed 5.15 million international tourists, a year-on-year increase of 46 percent, generating $4.48 billion in revenue, up 174 percent. From January to April 2025, the region received 1.12 million international visits, a 7.67 percent increase year-on-year, with international tourism revenue reaching $1.07 billion, up 13.18 percent, according to official data.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With global smartphone sales leveling off, Qualcomm and MediaTek are taking their long-running rivalry into the fast-growing cloud AI ASIC market. DIGITIMES Research estimates MediaTek controlled 37% of the smartphone application processor market in 2024, ahead of Qualcomm at 27%. Together, the two suppliers accounted for more than 60% of shipments. With handset growth expected to remain stuck in the low single digits, both companies are turning to cloud computing chips as a new source of expansion.

Cloud strategies unveiled at COMPUTEX

Qualcomm and MediaTek outlined new strategies for cloud AI chips and confirmed plans to join Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion consortium, signaling their intent to take on incumbents in high-performance computing. The moves, announced at COMPUTEX 2025, underscore how chipmakers are racing to secure an edge in AI infrastructure, where expertise in HPC SoC design, SerDes interconnects, and advanced manufacturing nodes is critical to compete.

MediaTek focuses on speed and partnerships

DIGITIMES Research analyst Joyce Chen said MediaTek’s competitive edge lies in speed. The company has relied on Arm reference designs and TSMC’s advanced nodes, building up mass-production know-how in smartphones and Chromebooks. It has also joined Nvidia’s DGX Spark GB10 project and partnered with Google on TPU development, accelerating its push into cloud AI ASICs. MediaTek has demonstrated 224G SerDes technology, signaling its in-house interconnect strength and giving it a first-mover advantage through alliances with Nvidia and Google.

Qualcomm emphasizes depth and integration

Qualcomm is taking a different path, focusing on deeper integration. Since acquiring Nuvia in 2021, the company has built its Oryon CPU into a cornerstone of its proprietary IP portfolio. Its 2025 acquisition of Alphawave filled gaps in SerDes and high-speed interconnects, creating a more complete technology stack. Qualcomm also maintains dual foundry options with TSMC and Samsung, enhancing production flexibility. Its Cloud AI 100 and Ultra AI accelerator cards are already deployed in edge inference servers, and it is preparing chips designed for large language model training and inference.

Rivalry that could reshape AI ASIC competition

Chen said both companies now have the capacity to compete in the cloud AI ASIC market. MediaTek’s speed gives it an early edge, while Qualcomm has reinforced its technology base through acquisitions. The outcome, Chen noted, will hinge on how well each can manage costs, meet rising demand for computing power, secure advanced manufacturing capacity, and forge partnerships with cloud providers. What is certain, she added, is that Qualcomm and MediaTek are carrying their rivalry beyond smartphones and into cloud AI chips — a contest that could help define the next era of competition in artificial intelligence hardware.

SURABAYA, Indonesia, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), proudly presents Malaysia Fair 2025—a four-day celebration of Malaysia’s culture, cuisine, tourism, and healthcare excellence. Taking place at Pakuwon Mall, Surabaya from 25 to 28 September 2025, the event marks the first-ever partnership between Tourism Malaysia and MHTC in support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT2026) campaigns.

Malaysia Fair 2025 positions Malaysia as both a premier leisure destination and a leading medical tourism hub, offering visitors an immersive experience through exclusive holiday packages, premier healthcare services, and vibrant cultural showcases—all under one roof.

For the fifth time in Surabaya, MHTC is bringing its world-class healthcare and wellness showcases to the city, featuring Malaysia’s most awarded healthcare facilities and integrated care packages. Participating hospitals include four (4) Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital (FMTH) finalists such as Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Island Hospital, Mahkota Medical Centre, and Subang Jaya Medical Centre, alongside Alpha IVF & Women’s Specialists, ALPS Medical Centre, Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL), Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, MSU Medical Centre, Northern Heart Hospital Penang, OPTIMAX Eye Specialist Centre, Penang Adventist Hospital, Prince Court Medical Centre, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway Medical Centre Penang, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara, and Topvision Eye Specialist Centre.

Beyond healthcare, the fair also offers an exciting line-up of cultural and lifestyle experiences. Visitors can enjoy captivating performances by Malaysia’s Teh Tarik King, traditional dance showcases, and interactive family-friendly activities. Malaysia’s leading universities will also participate, including Todak Academy, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), UCSI University, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), presenting attractive education opportunities, exclusive travel packages, and special promotions.

Adding a culinary highlight, Tourism Malaysia and Marriott International present a Malaysian Food Promotion at Magnolia Restaurant, The Westin Surabaya, from 26 to 28 September 2025. The showcase features signature dishes prepared by a guest chef from Penang Marriott Hotel, giving Indonesian diners the opportunity to savour Malaysia’s diverse gastronomy.

“Being in a multi-racial country, Malaysians are very fortunate to enjoy the many different foods and cultures brought about by our diversity. Food is indeed part of our identity, and eating is one of Malaysians’ favourite pastimes. Thus, gastronomy can be a strong selling point to promote our country,” said Mr. Hairi Mohd Yakzan, Director of Tourism Malaysia Jakarta.

Malaysia Fair 2025 also celebrates the close ties between Indonesia and Malaysia, serving as a platform for cultural exchange and fostering stronger people-to-people connections. “Malaysia Fair 2025 is an immersive showcase of the very best that Malaysia has to offer. This year’s first-time collaboration with MHTC allows us to broaden our appeal, combining the allure of cultural and leisure travel with the trust and prestige of Malaysia’s healthcare services,” added Mr. Hairi.

Echoing this, Mr. Lokman Izam Abd Aziz, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at MHTC, said: “Through our new tagline Healing Meets Hospitality, we are excited to showcase Malaysia’s unique offerings as a healthcare destination. Beyond treatments, Malaysia is a place where you can truly heal your mind, body, and soul, comforted by both our medical and tourism experiences.”

Malaysia continues to be a preferred destination for Indonesian travellers, thanks to its cultural diversity, dynamic culinary scene, stunning natural landscapes, and wide-ranging tourism products catering to various market segments. Moving forward, Tourism Malaysia remains committed to collaborating with Indonesian media, influencers, and content creators to highlight both popular attractions and hidden gems—further enriching the Malaysian travel experience.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact: 

Mohamad Shahizam Fauzi
Head, Communications
+603 8776 6168
shahizam.f@mhtc.org.my 

Siti Hamidah Mohd Najib 
Senior Executive, Communications
+603 8776 6168
hamidah.m@mhtc.org.my 

Siti Hajar Mohd Yunus
Deputy Director TM Jakarta
+6285210764753
Sitihajaryunus@tourism.gov.my

Niko Johan Tanosa
Marketing Officer TM Jakarta
+6285647082030
nikojohan@tourism.gov.my

About Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene.

The next Visit Malaysia, set to take place in 2026, will commemorate the sustainability of the nation’s tourism industry, which is also in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).

Furthermore, Tourism Malaysia actively endorses the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), working towards the realisation of the IMT-GT Visiting Year 2023-2025, with the shared aim of promoting the region as a unified tourism destination. For more information, visit Tourism Malaysia’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.

About Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council 

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 80 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives.

In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy.