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Smartcom Expands into Indonesia to Strengthen Regional PTT Communications


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – Smartcom, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Singapore, is expanding its reach beyond the city-state into Indonesia. This initiative aims to bring Smartcom’s mission-critical Push-to-Talk (PTT) solutions to a significantly larger market, addressing the communication needs of various key industries.

Smartcom Expands into Indonesia to Strengthen Regional PTT Communications
Smartcom Expands into Indonesia to Strengthen Regional PTT Communications

Advancing from Local to Regional Mission-Critical Communications
Since 2015, Smartcom has partnered with TASSTA and Singtel to deliver reliable PTT communication coverage in Singapore. However, expanding into a larger and more diverse market like Indonesia presents new challenges.

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, offers a growing market for mission-critical communication solutions. With a developing digital economy, government initiatives like
“100 Smart Cities”, and a workforce of approximately 160 million, the country presents opportunities for expanded PTT services. Additionally, the adoption of TASSTA’s solutions by the Indonesian police force (Korlantas) and national railway operator (Kereta Api Indonesia) highlights the need for large-scale, reliable communication systems in key industries.

Meeting Industry-Specific Needs with Scalable Solutions
Indonesia’s industrial landscape, particularly in mining and oil and gas (O&G), differs from Singapore’s, creating a demand for specialised push-to-talk solutions. Large-scale events, such as national celebrations and religious gatherings, also require mission-critical PTT communication that remains functional despite high network congestion.

As part of its expansion, Smartcom is collaborating with Indonesia’s largest telecommunications provider, Telkomsel, to offer priority bandwidth during high-traffic events. Additionally, solutions designed for hazardous environments, such as ATEX-certified mobile phones and tablets, provide reliable tools for O&G companies that require safe, reliable communication in high-risk settings.

Driving Business Growth and Customer Value
Smartcom’s regional expansion is part of its long-term strategy to grow its customer base and extend services to new markets. By entering the Indonesian market, Smartcom aims to scale its offerings and strengthen its regional footprint.

With a broader customer base, the company aims to optimise economies of scale to enhance product range, customisation capabilities, and local technical support. Clients with operations in both Singapore and Indonesia may benefit from streamlined, cross-border PTT solutions that drive coordination.

This also demonstrates the adaptability of Smartcom’s business model in different markets. Unlike traditional PTT trunking operators, which often face regulatory and financial challenges when expanding internationally, Smartcom’s cellular-based technology offers a more flexible approach to regional operations.

Strengthening Partnerships and Technological Advancements
As part of its growth strategy, Smartcom is exploring partnerships with software providers in areas such as facilities management and service optimisation. These collaborations aim to enhance its PTT platform by integrating software solutions that support operational efficiency in various industries.

They are also working with Samsung Knox Mobile Device Management (MDM) to incorporate security measures into its cellular-based PTT communication solutions. As these systems rely on mobile networks, cybersecurity remains a key consideration in ensuring secure and uninterrupted communication for businesses.

Overcoming Challenges and Looking Ahead
Expanding into a new market comes with its challenges. To mitigate these, Smartcom has been working closely with Enterprise Singapore to better understand Indonesia’s business landscape. With support from the Market Readiness Grant, they have been able to address initial obstacles related to legal and market-entry requirements.

Looking ahead, Smartcom will continue to adapt its approach based on industry demands and regulatory developments in Indonesia. The company aims to refine its service offerings, assess potential expansion into other sectors, and explore further partnerships.

The official launch event for Smartcom’s Indonesia expansion will take place on 29th April, at BAKU Jakarta (Electronic City SCBD), starting at 12pm.
Hashtag: #Smartcom #PTTSolutions #PushToTalk #BusinessExpansion #IndustrySolutions




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About Smartcom

is a licensed Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) based in Singapore, specialising in islandwide Push-To-Talk (PTT) communication solutions. Since its establishment in 2015, the company has been dedicated to delivering reliable PTT services tailored to industries such as oil and gas, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.

Horizon Robotics and Bosch Intensify Collaboration to Provide Assisted Driving Solutions for Multiple Automakers

SHANGHAI, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Robotics (stock code: 9660.HK), a leading provider of smart driving solutions for passenger vehicles, and Bosch, a leading global supplier of automotive technology and services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to intensify their collaboration.

According to the agreement, Bosch will develop its new multi purpose camera based on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6B, and its Bosch ADAS product family for mid segment using the Journey 6E/M, offering enhanced safety, convenience and comfort for both drivers and passengers. Bosch’s new multi purpose camera and its ADAS product family for mid segment, have been awarded design-wins from multiple OEMs.

At the signing ceremony, in the presence of Mr. Wang Weiliang, President of Bosch Mobility Board China, Mr. Christoph Hartung, President of Bosch Cross-Domain Computing Solutions, and Dr. Yu Kai, Founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics, and Mr. Lyu Peng, Vice President of Horizon Robotics and Head of Strategy, Smart Driving Product Planning & Marketing, Mr. Wu Yongqiao, President of Bosch Cross-Domain Computing Solutions China and Mr. Calvin Xing, Vice President of Horizon Robotics and Vice President of Automotive Business Unit, signed the strategic cooperation MoU.


Journey 6B Powered Bosch New Multi Purpose Camera Secures Projects with Several Global and Chinese OEMs
Developed using Horizon’s Journey 6B processing hardware, Bosch’s new multi purpose camera offers a cost-effective solution to support advanced safety and comfort functions for SAE Level 2 assisted driving. With mass production scheduled for mid-2026, the new multi purpose camera has already secured several design wins with global and Chinese OEMs.

Horizon’s Journey 6B is an optimized solution designed for next-generation ADAS systems, focusing on active safety features and engineered specifically as a standard configuration for the industry. Journey 6B allows partners to develop integrated systems that deliver superior performance, optimized cost efficiency and enhanced safety. 

Bosch ADAS Product Family for Mid Segment Based on Journey 6E/M Secures Projects with Five OEMs
Based on Journey 6E/M processing hardware, the Bosch ADAS product family for mid segment enables high-level ADAS features including urban navigation-based assisted driving, supporting up to 10 routes of urban memory driving and parking, and smooth parking with one move parking assist function. Currently, these platforms have secured contracts with five OEMs, including JeTour, Dongfeng, and BAIC, with the first mass-produced model scheduled for launch in June 2025. Additionally, its first overseas project is planned for mass production in Q1 2026, inaugurating Bosch ADAS product family for mid segment global expansion empowered by Horizon’s Journey 6 series.

As an optimal solution to popularize ADAS, Journey 6E/M has gained recognition in the industry for its high performance and cost efficiency. Over 20 OEMs have selected Journey 6, empowering more than 100 smart vehicle models. With its shipments projected to exceed 1 million units by 2025, Horizon is poised to become the industry’s first ADAS technology firm to surpass the 10-million-unit milestone by 2025.

Mr. Wang Weiliang, President of Bosch Mobility Board China said: “At this pivotal moment for vehicle intelligence, Bosch is fully engaged, partnering openly with industrial value chain companies such as Horizon Robotics. By combining our software and hardware expertise in embedded systems, we’re driving the smart mobility revolution together.”

Mr. Christoph Hartung, President of Bosch Cross-Domain Computing Solutions said: “China has become the world’s fitness center for automotive intelligence. With our deep-rooted expertise in safety technologies, global regulatory compliance experience, and comprehensive service network, Bosch serves as the ideal partner for Chinese OEMs to develop local solutions while also identifying opportunities for global scalability. We look forward to collaborating with outstanding partners like Horizon Robotics to jointly advance the global development of intelligent driving technologies.”

Dr. Yu Kai, Founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics said: “We are honored to collaborate with Bosch, a world leader in mobility solutions with a century-long heritage in the automotive industry. We look forward to leveraging our innovative product technologies in collaboration with Bosch to deliver ADAS solutions that meet market demands globally. By deepening our collaboration on the Journey 6 series with leading OEMs, we aim to bring safe, reliable, and enjoyable assisted driving experiences to drivers and passengers worldwide.”

The collaboration between Horizon Robotics and Bosch leverages the two companies’ combined expertise and competitive strengths to deliver state-of-the-art assisted driving technologies. This collaboration will support OEMs in enhancing consumers’ driving and traveling experiences – making them safer, smarter and more comfortable – while accelerating the global adoption of assisted driving mobility technologies.

About Horizon Robotics
With its mission to make human life safer and better, Horizon Robotics is a leading provider of smart driving solutions for passenger vehicles, empowered by its proprietary software and hardware technologies. Its solutions combine cutting-edge algorithms, purpose-built software and processing hardware, providing the core technologies for smart driving that enhance the safety and experience of drivers and passengers. Horizon Robotics is a key enabler for the smart vehicle transformation and commercialization with its integrated solutions deployed on mass scale.

About Bosch
In China, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, household appliances, security and communication systems as well as thermotechnology solutions. Having established a regional presence in China in 1909, Bosch employs more than 56,000 associates (as of December 31, 2024). Bosch in China has generated consolidated sales of CNY 142.8 billion in fiscal 2024.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com.cn.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861–1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-four percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The remaining shares are held by Robert Bosch GmbH and by a corporation owned by the Bosch family.

The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. It is entrusted with the task of safeguarding the company’s long-term existence and in particular its financial independence – in line with the mission handed down in the will of the company’s founder, Robert Bosch.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.iot.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com.

 

FOMO Pay Among First Design Partners in Circle Payments Network, Powering Real-Time Cross-Border Stablecoin Transactions

SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FOMO Pay, a leading major payment institution headquartered in Singapore, has been invited to join the newly launched Circle Payments Network (CPN) as one of its first design partners globally. As a member of the CPN, FOMO Pay will play a key role in advancing compliant, efficient, and real-time cross-border payments powered by regulated stablecoins.

Introduced by Circle, a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, the Circle Payments Network enables financial institutions and businesses to settle cross-border transactions in stablecoins with near-instant settlement. As one of the founding network partners, FOMO Pay will play a key role in the real-time settlement of cross-border payments using stablecoins, helping businesses and institutions transact seamlessly between fiat and stablecoins.

“As a member of the Circle Payments Network, FOMO Pay is proud to work alongside Circle to advance the adoption of compliant and fast stablecoin payments,” said Louis Liu, Founder and CEO of FOMO Pay. “In addition to FOMO Pay’s established local payment and banking rails across Southeast Asia, the Greater Bay Area, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the United States, this collaboration with Circle positions us to support the growing regional demand for stablecoin-powered payments. “

By supporting real-time stablecoin transactions, FOMO Pay continues to help merchants, corporates, and financial institutions streamline cross-border transactions and accelerate trade settlement across markets.

About FOMO Pay

Founded in 2015, FOMO Pay is a Major Payment Institution licensed in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm has become a leading one-stop digital payment, digital banking, and digital asset solution provider. It is currently building Asia’s fully licensed financial platform, helping institutions and businesses connect between traditional and next-generation financial services. The firm offers its three flagship products:

  • FOMO Payment – One-stop digital payment solution for merchants, corporates and financial institutions
  • FOMO iBank – Facilitate businesses’ everyday requirements for transactional banking needs
  • FOMO Treasury – One-stop digital asset services provider bridging Web 2.0 & Web 3.0

Visit www.fomopay.com for more information.

 

Shenzhen Gifts & Home Fair 2025: Asia’s Largest Gift Fair Opens April 25

SHENZHEN, China, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the Asia’s largest gift fair, the 33rd China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair (hereinafter referred to as “SZ Gift Fair”) organized by RX Huabo, officially opened its doors on April 25, welcoming over 10,000 brands to participate. Running from 25 to 28 April, the SZ Gift Fair is set to feature 4,500 exhibitors and 1 million new products. Professionals from around the world are gathering at the fair to communicate face-to-face with verified manufacturers for the upcoming sourcing season. 

Millions of Consumer Products: Setting the Trend for Future Consumer Habits

As Generation Z emerges as the dominant market force, their preference for mobile electronics is reshaping market value positions. Leading companies including Logitech and Shokz are showcasing a diverse range of smart products, from 3C digital accessories to gaming gear. Helen Shen, the Vice President of RX Huabo Exhibitions, the organizer of SZ Gift Fair, said, “As the flagship event unveiling the global sourcing season of 2025, the SZ Gift Fair is not only a premier sourcing platform but also a trendsetter for future purchasing.”

Driving Market Growth Through Product Innovation and Customized Solutions

In an era where consumers prioritize emotional needs and innovation, many brands are undergoing a major transformation – evolving from trend followers to trendsetters. There are 1,000+ new suppliers presenting products that combine new tech with stylish design, capturing unexploited opportunities and tapping into differentiated markets to provide buyers with fresh experiences. Global brand Haier delivers a smart home onsite by showcasing robot vacuums, mite removers, toasters and blenders.

About RX Huabo

With over 30 years of industry experience, RX Huabo has become the largest and most influential exhibition organizer in the Gift & Home sector in the Asia-Pacific region and is part of RX, the global leader in events and exhibitions. It organizes 16 professional B2B exhibitions at home and abroad each year, bringing together over 10,000 exhibitors and 1 million products to meet the purchasing needs of 3 million buyers. And through the online platform Limaotong, the new media matrix to build an omni-channel B2B online and offline trading platform to help quality suppliers, for millions of professional buyers to provide a year-round, efficient procurement platform.

For more information, please visit www.rxhuabo.com.cn/en
Visitor/Exhibitor Contact: lisa.li@rxhuabo.com.cn 

Hong Kong’s Visionaries Invited to Lead the Conversation at ACES Awards 2025

Wave 2 Nominations Now Open


HONG KONG SAR- Media OutReach Newswire – 25 April 2025 – In a city built on precision, resilience and reinvention, Hong Kong’s corporate leadership is entering a new era—where governance, innovation, and sustainability are not just trends, but imperatives. The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2025 has opened Wave 2 nominations, calling on Hong Kong-based businesses and leaders to benchmark themselves against Asia’s most rigorous awards platform.

Winners of the 2024 ACES Awards gather in celebration, representing Asia’s most forward-thinking companies across leadership and sustainability.
Winners of the 2024 ACES Awards gather in celebration, representing Asia’s most forward-thinking companies across leadership and sustainability.

Now in its 12th year, the ACES Awards recognises individuals and organisations that deliver performance with purpose and build legacies with integrity.

With 28 ACES Awards earned by Hong Kong-based companies, the city continues to lead in purpose-driven leadership. Among 2024’s honourees:

  • Town Ray Holdings Limited – Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives (Hok Keung Luk)
  • China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd. – Industry Champion of the Year (Xu Song)
  • Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. – Top Green Companies in Asia (Dr. Lee Ka Kit, Johnny Yu)


“ACES isn’t about popularity or PR—it’s about principles,”
said Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of the ACES Awards and CEO of MORS Group. “Hong Kong’s best leaders don’t just move fast—they move with intent, clarity, and conscience.”

The ACES Awards 2025 takes place 27–28 November, shortly after COP30 in Rio de Janeiro—a timely convergence for sustainability champions. The final host city—Bali, Taiwan, or Malaysia—will be announced in June.

Wave 2 closes April 30, with Wave 3 open until June 2025. Categories include Individual Leadership, Corporate Leadership, and Corporate Sustainability.

To nominate or learn more, visit www.acesawards.com.
Hashtag: #ACESAwards2025 #ACESAwards




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About ACES Awards

The Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, organised by MORS Group, is a leading platform that recognises businesses and leaders across Asia for their impact in leadership, sustainability, and responsible growth. ACES highlights those driving meaningful change in their industries and communities.

To nominate for the 2025 ACES Awards, contact Rhasvin Sidhu at rhasvin@acesawards.com.

Animon.ai Debuts as World’s First Anime-Specific AI Video Generator

A CreateAI Company, Animon Launches AI Generation Tool from Japan for the World of Anime, Comics, and Games

TOKYO, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Animon (“Animon” or the “Company”) today introduced Animon.ai, the world’s first anime-specific AI video generation platform. Animon.ai was designed in Japan collaborating closely with leading Japanese anime producers to deliver professional-grade performance in generating videos for the Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) industry. Representing a pioneering milestone as the first native AI video generator tool launched in Japan, Animon.ai is poised to transform the generative AI landscape.

Animon.ai Debuts as World’s First Anime-Specific AI Video Generator
Animon.ai Debuts as World’s First Anime-Specific AI Video Generator

Animon.ai is designed for true anime lovers, offering unlimited video generation for individual creators around the world, including at the individual paid membership level. Rejecting hard-to-understand “token” pricing, Animon.ai’s new subscription model allows users to create as much as their imagination allows. This approach fosters a vibrant global anime creator community by encouraging fresh and compelling content without erecting unnecessary financial or logistical barriers.

Designed for creators at all levels, Animon.ai supports both newcomers crafting their first ACG content and professional directors producing studio-quality videos alike. It is designed to deliver high-quality outputs with dynamic motion, detailed lighting, and narrative depth. Its user-friendly platforms and sophisticated capabilities enhance efficiency, while its commitment to supporting the anime sector cultivates talent and encourages global community expansion.

Watch the launch at link: https://youtu.be/ezgPwhWdcJM

“Our mission is to empower every anime enthusiast with tools that help them express their unique vision—drawing inspiration from masters like Hayao Miyazaki,” said Yuji Maruyama, Animon.ai spokesperson. 

“Developed in Japan alongside CreateAI’s global team and our top anime producers, Animon.ai represents a breakthrough in collaborative innovation, placing the future of Japanese anime firmly into the hands of creators worldwide, offering unlimited iterations for individual users and an inclusive design that empowers everyone—from beginners to experts—to drive forth the anime industry’s growth,” said Cheng Lu, President and CEO of CreateAI.

Following a successful testing phase, Animon.ai is now officially live available at Animon.ai.

About Animon
Animon is a Tokyo-based innovator in anime and technology and a CreateAI company. We are dedicated to seamlessly integrating tradition with modernity to empower creators worldwide.

Animon Media Contact:
pr@animon.ai 

About CreateAI
CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global applied artificial intelligence company with offices in the US, China, and Japan. The Company is developing leading AI technology for a number of end-use applications and pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale.

CreateAI Media Contact:
Brad Burgess
ICR, LLC
Email: CreateAI.PR@icrinc.com 

LianLian Global Announces Strategic Partnerships with Veem and 12Victory at Money20/20 Asia

Cross-border payments platform outlines global expansion strategy and unveils new real-time remittance and B2B solutions

BANGKOK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LianLian Global, a flagship brand of Hong Kong-listed digital payments provider Lianlian DigiTech, showcased its advanced payment technologies and scalable cross-border capabilities at the Money20/20 Asia conference held in Bangkok, Thailand from April 22 to 24. The company highlighted its role in enabling global commerce and reaffirmed its commitment to building next-generation financial infrastructure, as it joined the world’s leading fintech firms at one of the industry’s most influential gatherings.

On April 23, LianLian Global formalized strategic partnerships with Veem, a leading B2B cross-border payments platform, and 12Victory, a prominent remittance service provider, at the event. The agreement signings were attended by senior leadership including Tim Shen, CEO of LianLian Global; Marwan Forzley, CEO of Veem, and Chanaporn Poonsuphirun, Chairman and President of 12Victory.

Under the terms of the agreements, LianLian Global and Veem will jointly drive technological synergies and resource optimization to deliver cost-effective, secure, and end-to-end cross-border payment solutions to global B2B clients. In a separate agreement, 12Victory will incorporate LianLian Global’s LGPS (LianLian Global Payout Service) into its remittance platform to facilitate real-time, transparent fund transfers from Thailand to China—supporting B2B, B2C, and C2C transactions through Lianlian’s established global payments infrastructure.

At the summit, Tim Shen, CEO of LianLian Global, and Michele Fung, Head of LianLian Global Hong Kong, joined leaders from top-tier financial institutions to participate in discussions exploring emerging trends and innovations shaping the fintech landscape.


“New e-commerce models are transforming the global payment ecosystem,” said Tim Shen. “Cross-border merchants today operate with unique complexities—small-value transactions at high volumes, dispersed workflows across multiple platforms and currencies, amid varying regulatory requirements. As an infrastructure partner for global trade, we’re addressing these challenges with unified payment solutions that enable merchants to operate seamlessly across markets and manage international capital flows through a single integrated platform.”

LianLian Global, the cross-border payments arm of Hong Kong-listed Lianlian DigiTech, delivers customized financial solutions to meet a wide range of international business needs. Its offerings include cross-border payments, merchant acquiring, global disbursements, and foreign exchange services, serving clients across the e-commerce, financial services, international trade, and education sectors. The company currently supports more than 5.9 million customers worldwide.

Yutong Bus Announces Major Milestone for “Net Zero Forest” Initiative on Earth Day 2025: One Tree Planted per Bus in Operation

Pioneering Sustainability Program Integrates Green Mobility with Ecological Restoration, Reinforcing Leadership in Low-Carbon Innovation

ZHENGZHOU, China, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yutong Bus  (“Yutong”, SHA: 600066), a commercial vehicle manufacturer from Asia, unveiled a landmark achievement in its Net Zero Forest initiative during the 2025 World Earth Day celebrations. As part of its long-term sustainability strategy and ESG-driven corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework, Yutong commits to plant one tree globally for every bus added to the fleet, forging a tangible link between commercial success and environmental stewardship. Building on its 2024 achievements of planting over 36,000 trees in regions including China, Chile, and the UK, the company aims to scale reforestation efforts to 47,000 trees in 2025, with a decade-long roadmap to expand globally.

Yutong teams up with global customers, media representatives and volunteers to plant drought-resistant Haloxylon ammodendron trees in Minqin Desert, China
Yutong teams up with global customers, media representatives and volunteers to plant drought-resistant Haloxylon ammodendron trees in Minqin Desert, China

The Net Zero Forest initiative is designed to address climate change through a Double Carbon model: accelerating the adoption of zero-emission buses while restoring ecosystems via strategic afforestation. By aligning each vehicle sale with direct environmental action, Yutong creates a transparent, sustainable value chain that engages customers, partners, and communities in collective climate efforts.

“Sustainability is not just a goal for Yutong. It’s embedded in our DNA through our corporate commitment to Think Eco, Move Green,” said Jason Huang, Global Brand Director of Yutong Bus. “Linking every bus on the road to measurable ecological impact allows us to visualize the journey from vehicle production to carbon reduction.”

Haloxylon ammodendron trees combat desertification through drought resistance and sand stabilization
Haloxylon ammodendron trees combat desertification through drought resistance and sand stabilization

The 2025 campaign will focus on regions facing urgent ecological challenges with tailored solutions to address local needs. Each project is supported by Yutong’s TEAM ZERO Alliance, a coalition of over 40 global new energy bus operators committed to advancing carbon neutrality. Key innovations underpin the program’s success:

  • “Double Carbon” Model: Combining clean transportation with afforestation to reduce fossil fuel reliance and enhance natural carbon sinks.
  • Long-Term Commitment: A 10-year roadmap to plant millions of trees across the globe, ensuring lasting environmental and social impact.
  • Tech-Driven Accountability: Digital tools like carbon footprint tracking quantify emission reductions, ensuring data-driven optimization.

The Haloxylon ammodendron forest planted by Yutong in Minqin, China. To date, Yutong has planted over 31,000 Haloxylon ammodendron trees
The Haloxylon ammodendron forest planted by Yutong in Minqin, China. To date, Yutong has planted over 31,000 Haloxylon ammodendron trees

Yutong’s unwavering commitment to green leadership fuels its mission to reshape global public transportation through decarbonization and enduring sustainability. Since 2021, Yutong has championed global climate action. At COP26, it showcased zero-emission public transport solutions for the UK. In 2023, its E12 electric bus earned dual certifications from the UK’s Zemo Partnership and UTAC, validating compliance with European standards for energy efficiency and carbon emissions. The 2024 Green Mobility Week in Australia further galvanized public engagement in low-carbon commuting.

The Net Zero Forest initiative builds on this legacy. Since its 2024 pilot, the program delivered localized benefits by halting desertification in Gansu, revitalizing urban ecosystems in the UK, and rehabilitating climate-affected forests in Chile. Beyond ecological gains, the initiative spurs green job creation, advocates for electrified public transit policies, and cements Yutong’s reputation as a sustainability trailblazer.

Explore “Net Zero Forest”green mobility solutions at https://en.yutong.com.