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Xinhua Silk Road: Guotai Haitong Securities hosts conference on biopharma and AI in E. China’s Shanghai

BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Shanghai pioneering industries conference, hosted by Guotai Haitong Securities, was recently held in east China’s Shanghai. The event also featured the 14th pharmaceutical CEO forum and the 5th artificial intelligence (AI) conference.

The event brought together nearly 100 industry leaders, representatives from almost 200 listed companies and around 1,000 investors to explore cutting-edge trends and cross-sector opportunities in biopharmaceuticals and technology.

Discussions centered on innovative drug research and development, advances in medical technology, the globalization of pharmaceutical firms, as well as AI breakthroughs and applications. A highlight was roughly 10 roundtables featuring senior executives from about 50 leading pharmaceutical companies sharing insights and experiences.

Chen Zhongyi, vice president of Guotai Haitong Securities, addressed the conference, noting that the pharmaceutical CEO forum, which had been held in places like New York and Hong Kong since its inception in 2012, has become a key bridge connecting global pharmaceutical resources. The AI conference, launched in 2019, has chronicled the technology’s shift from theoretical research to industrial application.

The technology segment examined AI’s disruptive impact across industries, covering hardware innovations such as large-scale AI chips, intelligent computing centers, and high-performance switches, alongside software applications in gaming, video content generation, and health management.

The conference serves as a major platform for tracking industry trends and catching investment opportunities. Guotai Haitong Securities stated it will continue to leverage its expertise and resources to support high-quality development of pioneering industries.

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Xinhua Silk Road: Guotai Haitong Securities hosts conference on biopharma and AI in E. China’s Shanghai

BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Shanghai pioneering industries conference, hosted by Guotai Haitong Securities, was recently held in east China’s Shanghai. The event also featured the 14th pharmaceutical CEO forum and the 5th artificial intelligence (AI) conference.

The event brought together nearly 100 industry leaders, representatives from almost 200 listed companies and around 1,000 investors to explore cutting-edge trends and cross-sector opportunities in biopharmaceuticals and technology.

Discussions centered on innovative drug research and development, advances in medical technology, the globalization of pharmaceutical firms, as well as AI breakthroughs and applications. A highlight was roughly 10 roundtables featuring senior executives from about 50 leading pharmaceutical companies sharing insights and experiences.

Chen Zhongyi, vice president of Guotai Haitong Securities, addressed the conference, noting that the pharmaceutical CEO forum, which had been held in places like New York and Hong Kong since its inception in 2012, has become a key bridge connecting global pharmaceutical resources. The AI conference, launched in 2019, has chronicled the technology’s shift from theoretical research to industrial application.

The technology segment examined AI’s disruptive impact across industries, covering hardware innovations such as large-scale AI chips, intelligent computing centers, and high-performance switches, alongside software applications in gaming, video content generation, and health management.

The conference serves as a major platform for tracking industry trends and catching investment opportunities. Guotai Haitong Securities stated it will continue to leverage its expertise and resources to support high-quality development of pioneering industries.

Original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/347631.html

Cathedra Bitcoin Announces Proposed Share Consolidation

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – September 23, 2025 – Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. (TSXV: CBIT) (OTCQB: CBTTF) (the “Company” or “Cathedra“), a bitcoin company that develops and operates digital infrastructure assets, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 30:1 consolidation of the Company’s issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares (the “Consolidation“).

The record date for the Consolidation is expected to be on or about October 14, 2025, and effective on or about October 15, 2025, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. As a result of the Consolidation, every 30 subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares of the Company issued and outstanding as of the record date would be consolidated into one subordinate voting share or multiple voting share, as applicable. No fractional subordinate voting shares would be issued; instead, any such fractional shares resulting from the Consolidation would be rounded down to the nearest whole share. The Consolidation would affect all shareholders uniformly and would not alter any shareholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s equity, except to the extent that the Consolidation results in any shareholder losing a fractional share due to rounding down.

The Company’s subordinate voting shares would continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “CBIT” and on the OTCQB under the symbol “CBTTF,” with the adjusted shares expected to begin trading on a post-Consolidation basis at the opening of trading on or after the effective date, under a new CUSIP number. Shareholders who do not hold their shares in physical form would not need to take any action, as the Consolidation would be processed automatically by the Company’s transfer agent.

The Consolidation is intended to reduce the number of shares currently outstanding, streamlining the Company’s capital structure.

About Cathedra Bitcoin Inc.
Cathedra develops and operates digital infrastructure assets across North America. The Company hosts bitcoin mining clients across its portfolio of three data centers (30 megawatts total) in Tennessee and Kentucky and recently developed and sold a 60-megawatt data center in North Dakota, a joint venture in which Cathedra held a minority interest, closing of which is anticipated to occur in 2025. Cathedra also operates a fleet of proprietary bitcoin mining machines at its own and third-party data centers, producing approximately 400 PH/s of hash rate. Cathedra is headquartered in Vancouver and its subordinate voting shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “CBIT” and in the OTC market under the symbol “CBTTF”.

For more information about Cathedra, visit cathedra.com or follow Company news on X at @CathedraBitcoin or on Telegram at @CathedraBitcoin.

For media and investor relations enquiries, please contact:
Joel Block
Chief Executive Officer
+1 (604) 259-0607
ir@cathedra.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. . Forward-looking information contained in this news release includes but is not limited to the Consolidation, the approval of the Consolidation and the expected timing of the Consolidation. Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of its normal course of business.

Additionally, these forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Cathedra and general market conditions. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect Cathedra’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Cathedra believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are the following: failure of the TSX Venture Exchange to approve the Consolidation, changes in the Company’s relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation and the costs associated with compliance; unanticipated costs; changes in market conditions impacting the average revenue per MWh; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; the construction and operation of new facilities may not occur as currently planned, or at all; expansion of existing facilities may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; new miners may not perform up to expectations; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; the ongoing ability to successfully mine Bitcoin is not assured; failure of the equipment upgrades to be installed and operated as planned; the availability of additional power may not occur as currently planned, or at all; risks associated with the completion of the sale of the Company’s minority interest in the 60-megawatt data center in North Dakota, including the inability to close such sale on contemplated terms, or at all; and the power purchase agreements and economics thereof may not be as advantageous as expected. Additionally, the forward-looking statements contained herein may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Cathedra and general market conditions. For further information concerning these risks and uncertainties and other risks and uncertainties, please see the Company’s filings under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile on www.sedarplus.ca, including but not limited to the Company’s management information circular dated June 18, 2024 and the Company’s most recent interim and annual management discussion and analysis. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material, including factors that are currently unknown to or deemed immaterial by the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law.

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

The Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County, Sichuan Province, Emerges as a New Landmark for Local Cultural Tourism

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County officially opened. The park integrates craft experiences, cultural tourism, healthcare and leisure, specialty commerce, industry incubation, sports and fitness, and the impartment of intangible cultural heritage. It is designed to function as a new cultural tourism landmark in Baiyu County.

Aerial View of the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County, Sichuan
Aerial View of the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County, Sichuan

So far, the park’s core facilities, including the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Culture Street, Employment Training Center, Tibetan Metalwork Museum, Cultural Performance Center, Tourist Center, and the Cultural Tourism Integration Industrial Base, have been completed. The completion of the park provides tourists with integrated services which include dining, lodging, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment, with the hope of significantly enhancing local tourism and visitors’ experience.

Baiyu County, nestled in the heartland of the northern Kham region, has seen its lesser-known attractions, such as the Ganzi-Baiyu Highway and Lansong Lake, gain increasing recognition in recent years. Additionally, the county has also successfully established the Hepo Handicraft City, a national 3A-level scenic spot, making it onto the list of China’s 100 “Small Cities Worth Visiting”.

Boasting a history that dates back to the 7th century, the Tibetan Metal Forging Technique of Hepo Town, Baiyu County, represents a national intangible cultural heritage. The technique is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and distinctive style in metal artifacts such as Tibetan knives, horse gear, and Buddhist utensils. Notably, Hepo Town was designated as a Folk Art Hometown in Sichuan Province as early as 2004, and was recognized as a National Level Folk Art Hometown in 2008.

The construction of the park was a collaborative effort which included investment from funds from Wuhou District and Zhejiang Province, and collective economic funds from villages across Baiyu County, which aimed to establish a demonstration zone for coordinated development of collective village economies across the county and boost residents’ incomes by leveraging the “enclave economy” model.

Next, the park will center its efforts around the Tibetan Metalwork Museum and a cluster of intangible cultural heritage workshops to establish an integrated “window + base” development model. This initiative will create synergy between intangible cultural heritage exhibitions and backend industries, delivering a comprehensive handicraft art and cultural tourism complex that blends production, display, and experiential activities, further highlighting the cultural and tourism characteristics of Baiyu County.

 

The Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County, Sichuan Province, Emerges as a New Landmark for Local Cultural Tourism

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County officially opened. The park integrates craft experiences, cultural tourism, healthcare and leisure, specialty commerce, industry incubation, sports and fitness, and the impartment of intangible cultural heritage. It is designed to function as a new cultural tourism landmark in Baiyu County.

Aerial View of the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County, Sichuan
Aerial View of the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Art, Cultural Tourism, and Sports Integration Park in Baiyu County, Sichuan

So far, the park’s core facilities, including the Hepo Ethnic Handicraft Culture Street, Employment Training Center, Tibetan Metalwork Museum, Cultural Performance Center, Tourist Center, and the Cultural Tourism Integration Industrial Base, have been completed. The completion of the park provides tourists with integrated services which include dining, lodging, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment, with the hope of significantly enhancing local tourism and visitors’ experience.

Baiyu County, nestled in the heartland of the northern Kham region, has seen its lesser-known attractions, such as the Ganzi-Baiyu Highway and Lansong Lake, gain increasing recognition in recent years. Additionally, the county has also successfully established the Hepo Handicraft City, a national 3A-level scenic spot, making it onto the list of China’s 100 “Small Cities Worth Visiting”.

Boasting a history that dates back to the 7th century, the Tibetan Metal Forging Technique of Hepo Town, Baiyu County, represents a national intangible cultural heritage. The technique is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and distinctive style in metal artifacts such as Tibetan knives, horse gear, and Buddhist utensils. Notably, Hepo Town was designated as a Folk Art Hometown in Sichuan Province as early as 2004, and was recognized as a National Level Folk Art Hometown in 2008.

The construction of the park was a collaborative effort which included investment from funds from Wuhou District and Zhejiang Province, and collective economic funds from villages across Baiyu County, which aimed to establish a demonstration zone for coordinated development of collective village economies across the county and boost residents’ incomes by leveraging the “enclave economy” model.

Next, the park will center its efforts around the Tibetan Metalwork Museum and a cluster of intangible cultural heritage workshops to establish an integrated “window + base” development model. This initiative will create synergy between intangible cultural heritage exhibitions and backend industries, delivering a comprehensive handicraft art and cultural tourism complex that blends production, display, and experiential activities, further highlighting the cultural and tourism characteristics of Baiyu County.

 

Landis+Gyr and PLUS ES Announce Grid Edge Intelligence Partnership to Advance Australia’s Clean Energy Transition

Landis+Gyr’s leading grid edge metering and computing technology provides unparalleled real-time data, paving the way for Edge AI grid to enhance customer engagement and improve operations efficiency.

SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND), a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions is proud to announce it has secured its most comprehensive Grid Edge Intelligence solutions contract in Australia to date with PLUS ES, one of the country’s leading metering services providers. This partnership represents a significant step forward in modernising Australia’s electricity grid for a cleaner energy future.

David Maclean SVP, Landis+Gyr (left) and Rob Amphlett Lewis Group Exec, Plus ES (right)
David Maclean SVP, Landis+Gyr (left) and Rob Amphlett Lewis Group Exec, Plus ES (right)

 

The multi-year agreement will see the deployment of Landis+Gyr’s Grid edge sensing meters with wireless technology, including apps and software services, delivering unparalleled real-time data to unlock actionable insights to both retailers and consumers.

Australia’s energy transition is increasingly focusing on consumer-centric approaches to ensure widespread adoption and engagement. Millions of Australian households and businesses are already embracing the change to cleaner consumer energy resources (CER) technologies such as solar panels and batteries.

Since its inception in 2017, PLUS ES has been committed to enabling an affordable, resilient and net-zero future for all homes and businesses.

“This partnership represents an exciting step forward in our efforts to enable Australia’s clean energy future,” said Rob Amphlett Lewis, Group Executive at PLUS ES.

“By combining edge intelligence with high-resolution grid data, we’re empowering consumers with more control to make informed choices about their energy use. For retailers, improved access to real-time data enhances customer engagement, enabling innovative pricing and product offerings while placing consumers at the heart of the clean energy transition. Ultimately, better information enables better choices, and that will help ensure we keep the costs of decarbonising our system down for Australian families and businesses.”

Leveraging the same grid edge intelligence technology that is being deployed in mass across North America, the win reflects Landis+Gyr’s deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and partnership models. To date, Landis+Gyr has already deployed more than 6.8 million edge sensing meters, with more than 16.5 million under contract.

David Maclean, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Landis+Gyr added, “We are honoured to partner with PLUS ES to shape the future of Australia’s energy system. As Australia’s energy mix becomes more decentralised and dynamic for a cleaner future, we need intelligent, scalable solutions that give us real-time insight and control. This Grid Edge Intelligence deployment will be instrumental in modernising our current grid with unparalleled real-time data allowing adoption of AI at the edge, making the grid more reliable, inclusive and responsive to the needs of tomorrow.”

The Grid Edge Intelligence solutions will introduce future-proofed technology:

  • Edge sensing meters with unparalleled high-resolution data through secure wireless communication, empowering consumers in the energy transition
  • Open and scalable ecosystem that supports seamless integration of third-party Edge Apps
  • AI- ready to address the growing demands for grid resilience and enhanced customer engagement

The Grid Edge Intelligence solution awarded by PLUS ES also aligns with the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) recent proposed reforms to enable consumers access real-time data from their smart meters. Harnessing accurate intelligent data at the edge is essential to achieving a reliable, affordable, and equitable energy system.

About PLUS ES

PLUS ES delivers smarter energy solutions across Australia’s eastern and southern states, managing over 1.6 million meters in the National Electricity Market. As one of Australia’s leading metering providers, we are fully accredited as a Metering Coordinator, Meter Provider, Meter Data Provider, and Embedded Network Manager. Our customers, including major energy retailers, brokers, commercial clients, and embedded network operators, trust our full-service expertise and commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions. We’re driving energy innovation with specialised design, construction and asset ownership capabilities in EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid connections, oil-pressured cable systems, high-voltage testing, and field services. Beyond this, we also deliver critical solutions in telecommunications infrastructure, helping build a more connected and resilient energy future. For more information, please visit our website at pluses.com.au

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyse energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having enabled 9 million tons of CO2 savings in FY 2024 through our product offerings, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of USD 1.7 billion in FY 2024, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,300 talented people across five continents. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

 

 

Landis+Gyr and PLUS ES Announce Grid Edge Intelligence Partnership to Advance Australia’s Clean Energy Transition

Landis+Gyr’s leading grid edge metering and computing technology provides unparalleled real-time data, paving the way for Edge AI grid to enhance customer engagement and improve operations efficiency.

SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr (SIX: LAND), a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions is proud to announce it has secured its most comprehensive Grid Edge Intelligence solutions contract in Australia to date with PLUS ES, one of the country’s leading metering services providers. This partnership represents a significant step forward in modernising Australia’s electricity grid for a cleaner energy future.

David Maclean SVP, Landis+Gyr (left) and Rob Amphlett Lewis Group Exec, Plus ES (right)
David Maclean SVP, Landis+Gyr (left) and Rob Amphlett Lewis Group Exec, Plus ES (right)

 

The multi-year agreement will see the deployment of Landis+Gyr’s Grid edge sensing meters with wireless technology, including apps and software services, delivering unparalleled real-time data to unlock actionable insights to both retailers and consumers.

Australia’s energy transition is increasingly focusing on consumer-centric approaches to ensure widespread adoption and engagement. Millions of Australian households and businesses are already embracing the change to cleaner consumer energy resources (CER) technologies such as solar panels and batteries.

Since its inception in 2017, PLUS ES has been committed to enabling an affordable, resilient and net-zero future for all homes and businesses.

“This partnership represents an exciting step forward in our efforts to enable Australia’s clean energy future,” said Rob Amphlett Lewis, Group Executive at PLUS ES.

“By combining edge intelligence with high-resolution grid data, we’re empowering consumers with more control to make informed choices about their energy use. For retailers, improved access to real-time data enhances customer engagement, enabling innovative pricing and product offerings while placing consumers at the heart of the clean energy transition. Ultimately, better information enables better choices, and that will help ensure we keep the costs of decarbonising our system down for Australian families and businesses.”

Leveraging the same grid edge intelligence technology that is being deployed in mass across North America, the win reflects Landis+Gyr’s deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and partnership models. To date, Landis+Gyr has already deployed more than 6.8 million edge sensing meters, with more than 16.5 million under contract.

David Maclean, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, Landis+Gyr added, “We are honoured to partner with PLUS ES to shape the future of Australia’s energy system. As Australia’s energy mix becomes more decentralised and dynamic for a cleaner future, we need intelligent, scalable solutions that give us real-time insight and control. This Grid Edge Intelligence deployment will be instrumental in modernising our current grid with unparalleled real-time data allowing adoption of AI at the edge, making the grid more reliable, inclusive and responsive to the needs of tomorrow.”

The Grid Edge Intelligence solutions will introduce future-proofed technology:

  • Edge sensing meters with unparalleled high-resolution data through secure wireless communication, empowering consumers in the energy transition
  • Open and scalable ecosystem that supports seamless integration of third-party Edge Apps
  • AI- ready to address the growing demands for grid resilience and enhanced customer engagement

The Grid Edge Intelligence solution awarded by PLUS ES also aligns with the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) recent proposed reforms to enable consumers access real-time data from their smart meters. Harnessing accurate intelligent data at the edge is essential to achieving a reliable, affordable, and equitable energy system.

About PLUS ES

PLUS ES delivers smarter energy solutions across Australia’s eastern and southern states, managing over 1.6 million meters in the National Electricity Market. As one of Australia’s leading metering providers, we are fully accredited as a Metering Coordinator, Meter Provider, Meter Data Provider, and Embedded Network Manager. Our customers, including major energy retailers, brokers, commercial clients, and embedded network operators, trust our full-service expertise and commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions. We’re driving energy innovation with specialised design, construction and asset ownership capabilities in EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid connections, oil-pressured cable systems, high-voltage testing, and field services. Beyond this, we also deliver critical solutions in telecommunications infrastructure, helping build a more connected and resilient energy future. For more information, please visit our website at pluses.com.au

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyse energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having enabled 9 million tons of CO2 savings in FY 2024 through our product offerings, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. With sales of USD 1.7 billion in FY 2024, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,300 talented people across five continents. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

 

 

Daegu Opera House to Host the 22nd Daegu International Opera Festival

Asia’s Largest Opera Festival Expands Through Global Collaboration and Cultural Exchange

DAEGU, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 22nd Daegu International Opera Festival (DIOF) will run from September 26 to November 8, 2025, under the theme “Per Sempre (Forever).” Over six weeks, the festival will celebrate opera’s enduring resonance while reinforcing Daegu’s identity as “the City of Opera.”

Exterior Photo of Daegu Opera House
Exterior Photo of Daegu Opera House

 

Official Poster of the 22nd Daegu International Opera Festival
Official Poster of the 22nd Daegu International Opera Festival

Launched in 2003, DIOF has become Asia’s largest international opera festival, attracting over 1 million visitors and building strong partnerships with leading theaters and artists worldwide.

Festival Highlights

  • Opening Production: Verdi’s Il Trovatore – A Daegu Opera House production that captures the essence of 19th-century romantic opera with modern stagecraft.
  • Bizet’s Carmen – Presented by the Yeongnam Opera Company, combining popular melodies with dramatic intensity.
  • Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro – Performed by a cast of emerging global artists, showcasing the festival’s commitment to nurturing new talent.
  • Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice – A Daegu Opera House production previously acclaimed at the Saaremaa Opera Festival in Estonia, closing the 2025 edition.
  • New Creation: Miin – A contemporary Korean operatic work inspired by painter Shin Yun-bok’s Portrait of a Beauty, blending traditional aesthetics with modern imagination.
  • Special Gala Concert: One Stage, One Heart of the East – Celebrating the 2025–2026 Korea-Japan-China Year of Cultural Exchange, with leading opera houses and artists from the three countries sharing the stage.

Expanding Global Reach

DIOF goes beyond performances to serve as a platform for international collaboration. Selected for Korea’s 2025 Market Hub Initiative, the festival will lead co-productions, repertoire exchange, and young artist programs. The Global Opera Market and Daegu Opera Forum will host repertoire pitching, roundtables, and networking with international theaters and casting directors, strengthening Daegu’s role as a cultural and industry hub.

A Symbol of East Asian Solidarity

The tri-national gala with Korea’s Daegu Opera House, Japan’s Fujiwara Opera Company, and China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts highlights East Asia’s shared artistic heritage while presenting a vision for future cooperation. This collaboration embodies opera’s power as a bridge across cultures.

About Daegu Opera House

Opened in 2003 as Korea’s first dedicated opera production theater, Daegu Opera House has led the globalization of K-opera through in-house productions and international collaborations. Recognized as a UNESCO City of Music since 2017, Daegu continues to build its reputation as Asia’s leading “City of Opera.”