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Luxshare Precision Announces 2025 Interim Results, IPO in Hong Kong Further Expands Global Competitiveness

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 September 2025 – Luxshare Precision (002475.SZ) released its 2025 Interim Report at the end of last month. Under the complex and ever-changing global economic environment, the company still maintained a steady growth. The report shows that the company achieved growth in both revenue and profit in the first half of the year: operating income reached RMB 124.503 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.18%; net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 6.644 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.13%; basic earnings per share were RMB 0.92. Luxshare Precision also issued a performance forecast for the third quarter of 2025, anticipating a 20%-25% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first three quarters of the year. The report stated that the company will accelerate its diversified business strategy deployment, continuously increasing R&D investment and market penetration in cutting-edge fields such as AI intelligent terminals, optoelectronic high-speed interconnection products, and automotive intelligent electronics.

The three major business sectors grew in coordination, all achieving year-on-year increases.

Nowadays, Luxshare Precision has established a strategic framework for the coordinated development of its three major business segments: Consumer Electronics, Communications and Data Center, and Automotive Electronics.

The consumer electronics segment, serving as the company’s revenue foundation, performed steadily. It achieved income of RMB 97.799 billion in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 14.32%. As the consumer electronics industry enters a new innovation cycle driven by AI, Luxshare Precision has successfully introduced multiple new product projects and continues to deepen cooperation with customers in emerging fields, such as AR/VR, consumer-grade 3D printing and robotics. On July 19, the Luxshare Robotics Headquarters Base project commenced construction, aiming to put into operation by the end of 2025. Once fully operational, it is expected to generate an annual output value of RMB 10 billion.

The communications and data center sector achieved revenue of RMB 11.098 billion in the first half, a year-on-year increase of 48.65%. The company possesses deep technological accumulation in data centers, providing customers with products and services ranging from high-speed copper cable interconnection (DAC/ACC, etc.), high-speed backplane connectors to high-speed optical modules, and integrated “copper, optical, electrical, thermal” solutions. Currently, multiple high-speed, high-value-added products from Luxshare Precision are being delivered in batches.

The automotive electronics also performed well, achieving income of RMB 8.658 billion, a significant year-on-year increase of 82.07%. The Tier 1 automotive business has gained recognition from multiple global mainstream automakers. Currently, the automotive business is in a rapid development phase, having established vertical integration capabilities from key automotive components to functional modules and system integration. Its product portfolio continues to enrich, and the customer base is continuously expanding.

Strategic acquisitions of two companies in the first half of the year to enhance diversified deployment

In the first half of the year, through a series of strategic acquisitions, Luxshare Precision continued to strengthen its technological capabilities and market position. At the beginning of the year, Luxshare Precision announced the acquisition of all shares in certain subsidiaries of Wingtech Technology. Through this acquisition, Luxshare Precision can expand its ODM scale and competitiveness. Leveraging Wingtech’s over 20% market share in the global mobile phone ODM market, it can provide vertical integrated ODM services to leading downstream brands, such as Samsung and Xiaomi. In July, Luxshare Precision’s Singapore subsidiary completed the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Leoni AG，the century-old German automotive wiring harness company. Along with 100% ownership of its wholly-owned subsidiary Leoni K. Leoni’s global production bases will provide localized production capacity support, enabling Luxshare Precision to effectively enter the supply chains of global top-tier automakers.

Submitting Hong Kong IPO application to ride the tailwind of international capital markets

Notably, Luxshare Precision officially submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on August 18, 2025, marking a key step in its international strategic expansion. The Hong Kong IPO is expected to enable the company leverage the power of international capital markets to further enhance its global production capacity layout.

According to Frost & Sullivan, Luxshare Precision ranks fourth globally and first in mainland China in the Precision Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (PIMS) industry, with leading positions in all its major business sectors, including Consumer Electronics, Automotive Electronics, and Communications & Data Centers. Among global PIMS providers, Luxshare Precision possesses the most comprehensive and diversified product portfolio. Through its continuous outstanding performance, the company was awarded “Fortune Global 500” for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. The company plans to use the raised funds to expand production capacity and upgrade existing production bases, invest in technological R&D, and high-quality targets in upstream/downstream or related industries. As globalization and intelligent transformation continue to advance, Luxshare Precision is expected to create greater value for global customers through multiple business sectors and global operations.

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Global tech supply chains are being reshaped by three key ‘battlefields’, says DIGITIMES analysts

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TAIPEI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Semiconductor and electronics supply chains are undergoing a major transformation, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), changing market leadership, and global supply chain relocation, according to DIGITIMES.

Credit: DIGITIMES ASIA (PRNewsfoto/)
Credit: DIGITIMES ASIA (PRNewsfoto/)

DIGITIMES vice president Eric Huang highlighted the shift in global industry power before and after the generative AI boom. In 2018, five technology companies ranked among the world’s top ten by market capitalization. By mid-2025, nine of the top ten are technology firms. These firms all involve semiconductor, including semiconductor leaders Nvidia, Broadcom, and TSMC(2330.TW), and tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla, which integrate both software and hardware, and design their own chips.

Huang pointed to Taiwan and China’s changing roles in contract manufacturing. In 2018, Taiwanese firms accounted for 78% of revenue among top original design manufacturers (ODMs) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies, while China’s share stood at 6.4%. By 2024, Taiwan’s share fell to 65% as Chinese suppliers expanded to 22%, fueled by consumer electronics orders. In early 2025, however, Taiwan’s share rebounded to 70%, driven by rising demand for AI servers from hyperscalers and Nvidia.

In the semiconductor sector, fabless companies have gained ground. Nvidia’s chip revenue reached US$72 billion in 2024, giving it a 12% global share. TSMC remains the largest semiconductor company by revenue, with a 55% share in the global foundry market. Chinese foundries such as SMIC and Huahong are growing, with compound annual growth rates (CAGR) of 17.6% and 12.3% respectively, though they remain behind in advanced logic processes.

Huang described three “battlefields” shaping the technology landscape: supply chain relocation under the US-China rivalry, cloud and AI infrastructure, and edge AI. The first reflects a division of production capacity along geopolitical lines. Many firms have adopted “China+1” strategies, relocating assembly to Vietnam, India, and Mexico.

The second battlefield is the cloud. Nvidia’s GPUs have overtaken Intel’s Xeon CPUs and AMD’s processors as the dominant platform for AI workloads. DIGITIMES forecasts AI servers will account for 12% of global server shipments this year, with high-end AI systems growing 44% annually to 1 million units. TSMC’s AI accelerator chip revenue is expected to grow at a 45% annual rate through 2029, reaching US$86.5 billion.

The third battlefield, edge AI, is expanding into devices such as PCs, AI workstations, smartphones, smart appliances, and industrial equipment. Huang predicted Chinese manufacturers will dominate consumer electronics-based edge AI, while Taiwanese suppliers will focus on data security and enterprise-oriented devices, such as computing and network devices.

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Credit: AFP

Global server EMS shifts toward the US, but Asia remains the backbone of AI server supply chains

DIGITIMES analyst Yen Chou added that global server EMS production is rapidly changing, but reliance on Asia remains. Taiwanese firms, including Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Inventec, and Mitac, have expanded facilities in Texas, California, and Tennessee. These US plants, however, still depend heavily on components from Asia, like Taiwan, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Chou said most AI servers using Nvidia’s H200 GPUs undergo critical assembly processes in Taiwan, though US capacity is rising. Even with TSMC’s Arizona fabs and Amkor’s fabs, advanced packaging will not be available before 2027, requiring GPUs to be shipped back to Taiwan for final processing. This creates a continued US trade deficit with Taiwan in the near term.

Meanwhile, Chinese suppliers remain embedded in US supply chains, providing printed circuit boards, casings, and mechanical parts. Chou noted that imports from Chinese and Vietnamese plants surged earlier this year following new US duties on steel and aluminum.

However, since June 2025, there has been a noticeable increase in the export of mechanical components from Vietnam and Malaysia to the US. Whether this shift represents a long-term trend remains to be checked in the future.

Huang and Chou agreed that the global technology market is increasingly segmented into three blocs: the US, China, and the rest of the world. While AI accelerators and cloud infrastructure are driving Taiwan’s resurgence in manufacturing, China is positioned to capture growth in consumer-focused edge AI.

Semiconductor Supply Chain 2025+ Webinar 
The developments outlined above will be examined in greater depth during the upcoming Semiconductor Supply Chain 2025+ Seminar, hosted by DIGITIMES. Senior executive & analyst will provide further perspectives on how artificial intelligence, geopolitical realignments, and manufacturing shifts are reshaping the global supply chains.

Date: September 26 at 08:00 (GMT+8) / September 25 at 20:00 (ET) / 17:00 (PT)

For further information and registration, please visit: Semiconductor Supply Chain 2025+

ICMM launches a Global Mining Dataset to support more robust data on mining and metals

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  • ICMM’s new Dataset is the most comprehensive publicly available compilation of mining and metals facilities globally, including 15,188 mines and processing facilities covering 47 different primary commodities.
  • Key insights from this first Dataset:
    –     The mining and metals industry is global, but its footprint is unevenly distributed, with China, Australia and the USA accounting for approximately 45 per cent of all facilities.
    –     Coal, gold, copper, and iron ore are the most represented primary commodities by number of mines, with coal mines comprising 43 per cent of all mines.
    –     Metal mining and extractive metallurgy (smelters, refineries and steel plants)) often occur in different regions. China is recorded as having the largest number of metallurgical facilities in the Dataset (426).

LONDON, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ICMM launches its Global Mining Dataset to address the lack of reliable, standardised data for the mining and metals sector. ICMM is embarking on a multi-year initiative that aims to significantly improve and transform the quality and accessibility of sector information by building robust, transparent data that can inform policy and advance wider discussions about mining and metals’ evolving role in sustainable development.

As demand for minerals and metals grows to support the energy transition and sustainable development, there is an urgent need to overcome the longstanding lack of quality data that has hindered the ability of policymakers, investors, civil society, and the industry itself to draw fully informed opinions, craft effective regulations, and truly understand both the impact and contribution of the sector.

The first step in this initiative, has been the development of the ‘Global Mining Dataset: Understanding the global distribution of mining and metals facilities’ report which identifies how many mines, smelters, refineries and processing plants exist worldwide, where they are located, and what they produce. The Dataset was developed with support from Accenture, Global Energy Monitor, and Skarn Associates— with access to other public1 and proprietary sources2.

Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO, ICMM, said, “ICMM’s foundational Dataset shows that over 75% of national economies have at least some connection to large-scale mining or mineral processing. Having a global view of the location, type, commodity and footprint of these facilities is essential to inform the right public and policy debates for this critical sector. With minerals and metals at the heart of the energy transition and geopolitical shifts, robust, global, industry-wide data has never been more critical.

“I’m proud to be able to say that ICMM’s new Dataset is currently the most comprehensive publicly available compilation of mining and metals facilities globally. We hope this data will continue to expand and improve through partnerships, while we work on key sustainability indicators based on this for release in the coming months.”

Janez Potočnik, Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel, commented: “Reliable, transparent, and consolidated data on the mining and metals industry is a foundational prerequisite for evidence-based policymaking, effective governance, and global progress towards sustainability targets. Only with robust data can we fully understand the sector’s environmental, social, and economic impacts, monitor progress, and ensure accountability throughout global supply chains. The work of ICMM is an important contribution towards this vision.” 

Dr Emma Gagen, Director of Data and Research, ICMM, said: “Existing global data about the mining and metals sector is either incomplete, inconsistent, commodity- or region-specific, or locked behind paywalls, so transforming the information landscape that surrounds the sector is critical. Even such basic statistics as the number of mines, refineries and smelters globally have been difficult to determine in the past.

“Moving beyond fragmented reports to establish a credible source of information that captures mining and metals’ multifaceted contributions and impacts is not a task we can—or want to—undertake alone. We invite regional and global partners from academia, consultancies, governments or commodity and national associations, to join us as we seek to close gaps in our current data to improve its accuracy, confidence and coverage, as well as build out future datasets.”

The Dataset is likely an underestimate of the total number of large-scale mining and minerals processing facilities in the world based on its methodology. 

Notes to editors
The Global Mining Dataset’s first report, ‘Understanding the global distribution of mining and metals facilities’ is available at: https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/research/data/2025/global-mining-dataset. Including:

  • More detail on the findings highlighted in this press release & the Dataset’s methodology
  • An external database for users of the Dataset (Excel) and a downloadable  spatial file (Google Earth compatible)
  • Media pack, including download links for a graphic image summarising high level findings and video content, is available here.

Footnotes:

  1. Public sources include: Jasansky, S., Lieber, M., Giljum, S. et al. An open database on global coal and metal mine production. Sci Data 10, 52 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-01965-y & Hudson-Edwards, Karen; Owen, John; Kemp, Deanna et al. (2023). Water and Planetary Health Analytics (WAPHA) global metal mines database [Dataset]. Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.j3tx95xmg
  2. Proprietary sources include: S&P Global, S&P Capital IQ Download.

About ICMM
ICMM stands for mining with principles. We bring together approximately a third of the world’s mining industry, along with key partners to drive leadership, action, and innovation for sustainable development. Through collaboration, ICMM member companies set the standard for responsibly produced minerals and metals to help build a safe, just and sustainable world.

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NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF THE CLASS ACTION PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO LIGHTSPEED SECURITIES

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READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS.

This notice is directed to all persons and entities, excluding certain persons associated with the Defendants, who acquired securities of LIGHTSPEED COMMERCE INC. or LIGHTSPEED POS INC. between March 7, 2019 and November 3, 2021 inclusively (collectively, the “Class” or “Class Members”).

MONTREAL, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A proposed class action was commenced against Lightspeed Commerce Inc., several of its directors and officers, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (collectively the “Defendants“) before the Superior Court of Québec. The plaintiffs allege that the Defendants misrepresented material facts relating to Lightspeed Commerce Inc.’s financial performance in its public filings and statements.

The parties have reached a proposed settlement, without any admission of liability, subject to the approval of the Court. This notice provides a summary of the proposed settlement and of Class Members’ rights.

THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT 
The Defendants will pay CDN $11 million, in full and final settlement of all claims against them. The settlement for the Class, less the lawyers’ fees and disbursements, administrator’s expenses, and taxes, if approved by the Court, will be distributed to the Class on a pro rata basis. A complete copy of the settlement agreement is available at https://www.faguyco.com/class-actions/lightspeed.

OPTING OUT
If you do not wish to participate in the proposed class action or receive any benefits from the settlement, you must opt out by October 15, 2025.  The opt-out form and additional instructions are available at https://www.faguyco.com/class-actions/lightspeed.

LAWYERS’ FEES, DISBURSEMENTS, AND TAXES
The lawyers for the Class will ask the Court to approve their legal fees in the amount of 1/3 (33.33%) of CDN $11,000,000, plus disbursements, plus taxes, in accordance with their agreement with the representative plaintiffs.

THE APPROVAL HEARING
The Superior Court of Québec will be asked to authorize the proposed class action for settlement purposes only, and to approve the proposed settlement and the lawyers’ fees, disbursements, and taxes at a hearing to be held on November 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the Montréal Courthouse located at 1 Notre-Dame Street East, Montréal, Québec. Class Members who do not oppose the proposed settlement are not required to appear at the hearing, although they may do so if they want, in person in courtroom 2.07 or virtually using the following Microsoft Teams link: click here.

At this point in time, Class Members are not required to take any action to indicate their desire to participate in the proposed settlement. After the approval hearing of November 21, 2025, if the settlement is approved, further notice will be given with instructions for Class Members who wish to participate. Class Members who consider it desirable or necessary to seek the advice and guidance from their own lawyer may do so at their own expense.

OBJECTIONS
Class Members have the right to object to the proposed settlement. At the approval hearing, Class Members may assert their contentions regarding the proposed settlement and the distribution of any remaining balance. The Court will consider any objections to the proposed settlement by the Class Members if the objections are submitted in writing, by prepaid mail or by e-mail, to Concilia Services Inc., 1-5900 Andover Avenue, Montréal (QC), H4T 1H5, lightspeed@conciliainc.com, Attention: “Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Class Action Proceedings”. Class Members who wish to object must do so before October 15, 2025.

A written objection can be submitted in English or French and must include the following information:

(a)  the objector’s full name, current mailing address, telephone number, and email address, as may be available;

(b)  the number of securities purchased as of March 7, 2019 and held after the close of trading on (1) September 28, 2021 or (2) November 3, 2021, along with all relevant trading records;

(c)  a brief statement of the nature of and the reasons for the objection; and

(d)  whether the objector or a representative intends to appear at the hearing in person or by counsel, and if by counsel, the name, address, telephone number, telecopier number, and email address of counsel.

The Court, the plaintiffs, and the Defendants will be informed of all objections made.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding the process should be directed to the Administrator:
CONCILIA SERVICES INC.
1-5900 Andover Ave.
Montréal (QC) H4T 1H5
Tel: 1-888-350-7708
lightspeed@conciliainc.com
Attention: “Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Class Action Proceedings”

Other legal questions may be directed to:
Mtre Lea Bruyere
LPC Avocats Inc.
276, Saint-Jacques Street, Suite 801
Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1N3
Tel: 514.379.1572
lbruyere@lpclex.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Further information, including opt-out forms, is available at https://www.faguyco.com/class-actions/lightspeed.
The main documents relating to the class action proceedings are available on the Registre des actions collectives at https://www.registredesactionscollectives.quebec/en/Consulter/RecherchePublique (search by court file no. 500-06-001164-215).

NOTICE TO BROKERAGE FIRMS
Please deliver this notice in English and French by email to your clients who purchased Lightspeed securities between March 7, 2019 and November 3, 2021 inclusively, and for whom you have a valid email address. If you do not have a valid email address for some of those clients, please send them this notice by regular mail. Brokerage firms may collectively request up to an aggregate of $15,000 for the expenses relating to the distribution of this notice to the Class Members. If the amounts submitted in aggregate exceed $15,000, each brokerage firm’s claim shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.

This notice has been approved by the Court.  Questions about matters in this notice should NOT be directed to the Court.

*Une version française de cet avis est disponible au https://www.faguyco.com/class-actions/lightspeed.

hy Appoints Popular Taiwanese Cheerleaders LEE JU EUN and LEE AH YOUNG as New Brand Ambassadors for “Will”

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“Korea’s No.1 Fermented Milk Brand Brings Healthy Habits to Taiwanese Consumers”

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — hy (Korea Yakult) officially announced that it has selected Fubon Angels’ Korean cheerleaders, LEE JU EUN and LEE AH YOUNG, as the new brand ambassadors for its flagship fermented milk brand, Probiotics Will.

The ambassador selection aims to introduce Taiwan’s consumers to Korea’s representative fermented milk culture and to jointly promote healthier lifestyles. As the long-standing leader of Korea’s fermented milk market, the “Will” brand incorporates the patented HP7 probiotic developed through years of research and is dedicated to safeguarding consumer health. Through this marketing campaign, hy seeks to deliver Korea’s secret to good health to Taiwanese consumers while strengthening communication and engagement with the local market.

Notably, the new ambassadors, Fubon Angels members LEE JU EUN and LEE AH YOUNG, are highly popular among Taiwanese baseball fans for their vibrant and healthy images. hy emphasized that the ambassadors’ energetic and wholesome image closely aligns with the values that the “Will” brand represents.

Kim Myung-soo, Manager of hy’s Global Business Division, stated: “This collaboration is more than just an advertising contract — it is a meaningful partnership to share Korean healthy lifestyle habits with Taiwanese consumers.” He further added, “Together with the two ambassadors, we will be rolling out diverse promotional activities and brand experience programs.”

The first campaign will run from September 3 to September 30 at FamilyMart convenience stores, Will’s main retail channel in Taiwan. Customers who purchase designated products will receive a randomly distributed limited-edition photo card of the two ambassadors, including hidden versions, offering fans a special collectible surprise.

The latest news about the “Will” brand will continue to be released through its official Instagram and Facebook accounts (@will.hy.taiwan). In addition, the “Will 8-Day Challenge Experience Group” is actively recruiting participants on social media, already drawing 100 enthusiastic ambassadors, with plans to expand further to enhance brand-consumer interaction.

Currently, “Will” products are fully available at FamilyMart stores across Taiwan. Moving forward, hy will expand beyond convenience stores into online channels and diversified retail outlets to further increase brand visibility and market penetration.

CIFF Guangzhou 2026: Industry Leadership in Times of Global Transformation

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an era marked by shifting global dynamics and evolving market demands, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) emerges as the definitive platform for industry transformation and growth. Set for March 18-21 and March 28-31, 2026, this landmark event will unite the global furniture community to navigate challenges and shape the future of design and manufacturing. 

Confronted with significant downward market pressures and complex international trade dynamics, the global furniture industry has found its strategic response in CIFF Guangzhou. Through its ability to unite industry consensus and mobilize resources from all sectors, the fair CIFF Guangzhou emerged as the definitive solution platform, delivering exceptional exhibition services that inspire industry directions and connect vital business opportunities.

CIFF Guangzhou 2025’s unprecedented success exemplifies this leadership: with over 4,900 exhibitors and 363,000 professional visitors from 187 countries across 850,000 square meters, including 56,794 overseas attendees representing a 10.91% year-on-year increase, the fair demonstrated its unparalleled capacity to stabilize foreign trade and boost market demand while establishing new industry benchmarks.

As the entire furniture ecosystem undergoes fundamental reshaping, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 advances its proven formula with an expanded strategic response. Enterprises pursue dual export-to-domestic and domestic-to-export strategies while navigating blurred B2B and B2C boundaries. International buyers, influenced by U.S. tariff policies and European environmental regulations, look increasingly toward China. Consumers drive demand for smart homes, green homes, senior-friendly homes, and pet-friendly homes through integrated online-offline retail experiences.


Recognizing that every industry link undergoes model innovation and value reassessment, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 has developed a comprehensive strategic response cantered on three core focus areas:

1. Industry Chain: Breaking Boundaries and Forging New Growth

CIFF Guangzhou 2026 expands beyond traditional furniture categories to encompass emerging sectors including elderly-friendly home furnishing, bamboo and wood eco-friendly solutions, medical and elderly care environments, smart office systems, and innovative upholstery materials. New additions include pet home furnishing, creating growth opportunities through diversified exhibition categories and enhanced specialization.

2. Value Chain: Design Renewal and Quality Enhancement

The 2026 edition elevates exhibition content through comprehensive upgrades in theme positioning and event programming. Enhanced featured halls including the Contemporary Design Fair, Trendy Design Hall, and Original Design hall serve as catalysts for industry-wide quality improvement. High-quality cross-industry exhibition projects promote design-industry integration, while the prestigious “CD Awards” event continues honoring benchmarks and encouraging innovation, supporting the industry’s evolution from competitive involution to sustainable upward growth.

3. Ecosystem Chain: Growing New Links Globally and Locally

CIFF Guangzhou 2026 strengthens domestic and international connections through enhanced regional industrial cluster cooperation and expanded international partnerships. Targeted buyer engagement intensifies across home renovation, commercial projects, e-commerce, and cross-border e-commerce sectors, while proactive exploration of the Belt and Road regions, Middle East, and Latin America expands global reach.

Comprehensive Exhibition Highlights

Home Furniture Exhibition: “Navigation” (~430,000+ m²)

Key highlights include the Contemporary Design Fair establishing a “Industry-Academia-Research-Application” ecosystem; upgraded SOFA PLUS featuring 50+ signature windows and smart sleep technology; International Pavilion with exhibitors from Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, and Belgium enabling “visit one exhibition, buy globally”; specialized Dining and Living Design Halls with Cross-border E-commerce capabilities; upgraded Hall 19.1 Brand Pavilion featuring garden landscapes, trendy toys, and pet furnishing themes; and comprehensive Outdoor Furnishing ecosystem development.

Office and Commercial Space Exhibition: “Sustainability” (~240,000+ m²)

Focused on sustainability, this section demonstrates transformation toward low-carbon, high-value solutions through leading companies showcasing the shift from “high energy consumption and low efficiency” to “low-carbon and high-value” operations, innovative office seating emphasizing comfort and functionality, exploration of educational and commercial space possibilities, and Luminous Path themed displays promoting sustainable office design paradigms.

CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou: “Drive the Global Chain” (~170,000+ m²)

This specialized section focuses on supply chain innovation through world-leading intelligent equipment and production technologies, CMF surface design innovations and material breakthroughs, comprehensive integrated hardware solutions, and Luminous Path’s “Link the World” theme featuring collaborative spaces with furniture auxiliary materials and hardware brands.

Strategic Vision and Global Leadership

CIFF Guangzhou has established itself as the essential platform connecting three critical bridges: The Industry Bridge linking upstream manufacturing to downstream consumption, The Trade Bridge connecting domestic and international markets, and The Innovation Bridge integrating production, academia, and research.

The 2026 edition embodies CIFF Guangzhou’s commitment to “Chinese Smart Manufacturing + Global Sharing”—leveraging China’s manufacturing excellence while fostering international collaboration. This vision transforms today’s complex trade challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth, reinforcing CIFF Guangzhou’s position as the definitive catalyst for global furniture industry development.

Smilegate LORDNINE, New Region “Silvergrass Field” Update

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  • Legendary Equipment, Accessories, Maestro Upgrade Scrolls, and More Now Available
  • Four New Abilities and Ability Points Introduced to Enhance Character Progression 

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Smilegate’s MMORPG “LORDNINE” (developed by NX3GAMES) has revealed a large-scale update, introducing the new region “Silvergrass Field” alongside new Abilities, Ability Points, a new Mount, and more on Wednesday, September 3.

Smilegate LORDNINE, New Region “Silvergrass Field” Update
Smilegate LORDNINE, New Region “Silvergrass Field” Update

In this update, Smilegate introduced a new area called the “Silvergrass Field.” Players will be able to hunt field bosses and monsters in this area to obtain various rewards such as Legendary Equipment, Accessories, new Abilities, and Maestro Upgrade Scrolls.

In addition, Smilegate added four new abilities: Disarm, Supersense, Magic Circulation, and War Cry. Players can obtain these new Abilities by defeating field bosses and monsters in the “Silvergrass Field” or through the crafting system.

In addition, Smilegate implemented the new “Ability Point” system which provides 1 point each time an Ability reaches Lv. 100. Players are able to accumulate points to activate various skills and enhance their characters. In addition, the new mount “Euthyphro” can be purchased in the in-game shop.

Finally, to celebrate the Silvergrass Field update, various events such as a Check-in Event, Exploration Mission Event, and Item Log Event take place. More details can be found on the LORDNINE official website (https://l9asia.onstove.com/) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@LORDNINE_GLOBAL).  

“Panahon sa Taiwan Travel Fair 2025” Concludes Successfully in Manila

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Two-Day Event Attracts Large Crowds, Further Fueling Taiwan Tourism Momentum

TAIPEI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “Panahon sa Taiwan Travel Fair 2025”, organized by the Taiwan Tourism Administration, was held on August 30–31 at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The fair drew overwhelming participation from Filipino visitors, creating a lively and festive atmosphere throughout the two days. (This news comes from THE HUB NEWS. https://www.thehubnews.net/archives/542873）

Grand opening
Grand opening

The event officially opened at 11:00 AM on August 30 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Deputy Representative Dustin T. S. Yang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, Ms. Cindy Chen, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Information Center in Manila, along with representatives from several airlines and travel agencies. In addition to showcasing Taiwan’s cultural vibrancy through traditional night market games such as bottle fishing and ring toss, the fair also featured active participation from China Airlines, EVA Air, Amkor Travel and Tours Inc., BF Travel and Tours Inc., Everbright Travel and Tours Inc., Jeron Travel and Tours Corp., and Sole Destinations Travel. Together, they promoted a wide variety of Taiwan travel products, filling Manila with the spirit of Taiwan over the weekend.

Visitors claim souvenirs
Visitors claim souvenirs

Director Chen noted that, In the first half of the year, Taiwan welcomed over 310,000 visitors from the Philippines — the highest among Southeast Asian countries. With the policy of visa-free entry and diverse promotional efforts, “Traveling to Taiwan” has become one of the best choices for Filipino outbound travelers. Taiwan’s four distinct seasons, convenient transportation, over a hundred Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand-recommended restaurants, abundant shopping options, and renowned hospitality are among the key attractions. This year’s travel fair also invited travel blogger Xzar Lim and popular Filipino actress Bea Binene to share their personal travel experiences in Taiwan, inspiring even greater enthusiasm among Filipino audiences.

Movie star Bea Binene Shared Taiwan
Movie star Bea Binene Shared Taiwan

A major highlight of the event was the Taiwan night market game zone and the Lucky Lantern D.I.Y. workshop. These activities not only recreated the bustling atmosphere of Taiwan’s famous night markets but also allowed visitors to experience the island’s cultural charm firsthand. Many families and young travelers expressed that these interactive activities heightened their anticipation of visiting Taiwan soon. In addition to fun experiences and giveaways, lucky participants even won roundtrip tickets between Manila and Taipei, instantly turning their Taiwan travel dreams into reality.

Concluding with resounding success, the two-day “Panahon sa Taiwan Travel Fair 2025” wrapped up with the warm participation of the Filipino public. The Taiwan Tourism Information Center in Manila extends its sincere appreciation to all attendees and partners, and looks forward to welcoming even more Filipino travelers to Taiwan. Through engaging activities and special promotions, the event encourages everyone to begin planning their own unforgettable Taiwan journey.

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