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China-Europe-America Global Initiative Think Tanks and Museums Paris Dialogue 2025 Held in Paris

PARIS, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 23, the China-Europe-America Global Initiative Think Tanks and Museums Paris Dialogue 2025 was held in Paris, with more than 50 guests from China, France, Italy, the US and other countries engaged in the dialogue.

Experts from China, Europe, and America exchange views at the session “Harmony in Beauty: An International Dialogue on Beijing's Central Axis”
Experts from China, Europe, and America exchange views at the session “Harmony in Beauty: An International Dialogue on Beijing’s Central Axis”

The event, under the theme “China, Europe, and America: Cultural Exchanges for Peace and Progress”, was co-hosted by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS), the Information Office of Beijing Municipality and the China-Europe-America Global Initiative. The sub-forums were featured by topics including “The Role of Cultural Institutions in Fostering Understanding Between Cultures” “The Future of Museums and Cultural Institutions” and “Harmony in Beauty: An International Dialogue on Beijing’s Central Axis”.

Laurent Fabius, Former Prime Minister of France and Chen Li, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in France, attended the forum and delivered speeches. Yu Yunquan, Vice President of the China International Communications Group (CICG) and President of ACCWS, and Yu Junsheng, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee and Director of the Beijing Municipal Government Information Office, delivered video speeches. David Gosset, founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, presided over the opening ceremony.

Laurent Fabius said that as the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, cultural institutions should play a dual role: fostering the concept of peace by transmitting historical lessons, as well as raising public awareness of environmental protection through exhibitions and initiatives.

Chen Li emphasized the longstanding cultural exchanges between China and France, calling for the promotion of cultural resonance between the Chinese philosophy of “harmony in diversity” and Europe’s ideal of “unity in diversity”. Such efforts, he noted, would contribute significantly to global cultural diversity and human progress.

Yu Yunquan described museums as “gene banks” for preserving civilizations, “salons” for facilitating mutual learning among cultures, and “showcases” for promoting contemporary values. He stressed the common commitment to deepening the China-Europe-America Museum Cooperation Initiative to advance the Global Civilization Initiative.

David Gosset released Museums Without Borders • China Museums 2025 Annual Report during the dialogue. The report, co-authored by ACCWS and the China-Europe-America Museum Cooperation Initiative, focuses on Chinese museums’ international collaboration practices and highlights their role in improving global understanding of China and facilitating cultural dialogue.

As a supporting event of the forum, a photo exhibition themed “Beijing Central Axis: A Masterpiece Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital” was held in Paris on the same day. The French edition of the book China’s Perspectives on Global Governance was also launched at the event.

FAIR PLAY MENARINI INTERNATIONAL AWARD, THE COUNTDOWN TOWARDS A MEMORABLE 29TH EDITION BEGINS

FLORENCE, Italy, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Fair Play Menarini International Award is gearing up for its 29th edition. This annual event, dedicated to champions of ethics, loyalty, and respect, is once again set to captivate audiences with a stellar line up of international sports legends.

Fair Play Menarini International Award
Fair Play Menarini International Award

The partnership with Sky TG24 has been renewed for the year 2025 and the broadcaster will be covering all the highlights leading up to the Award ceremony, starting with the gala dinner on Wednesday 2 July. The unique setting of Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence shall indeed be welcoming those sports legends who the day after, on Thursday 3 July, will be given a very warm reception by the public at the award ceremony at the Roman Theatre in Fiesole.

Once again, this year’s event shall be acknowledging some of the world’s top-tier athletes who are also ready to become Ambassadors of the Fair Play Menarini International Award and commit to endorsing the values of fairness and sportsmanship, both in sport and in life.

The names of this edition’s awardees shall be announced on Wednesday 11 June, during a press conference set to take place at the Hall of Honour at the Italian Olympic Games Committee headquarters, CONI, in Rome. On this occasion, the touching stories of fair play shown by three young athletes will be showcased and the Fair Play Menarini ‘Young Athletes’ award conferred.

On Thursday 26 June, the spotlight will shine on the Special Fiamme Gialle ‘Study and Sport’ Award which acknowledges those young athletes who excel not only in competitive sports but also at school. This prize, founded in collaboration with the Sports Group of the Guardia di Finanza and the Tuscan branch of CONI, will be awarded during a press conference at Palazzo Guadagni Strozzi Sacrati, the headquarters of the Tuscany Region, in Florence.

“We’re putting the finishing touches to what promises to be a thrilling 29th edition, full of extraordinary guests,” declared Valeria Speroni Cardi and Filippo Paganelli, members of the Board of the Fair Play Menarini Foundation. “As we move forward, our passion for this journey grows even stronger. We approach each edition with the same enthusiasm as the first, eager to reunite with the audiences of the Fair Play Menarini International Award and share some of the magic of sport.

Fair Play Menarini International Award
Fair Play Menarini International Award

 

Fair Play Menarini International Award
Fair Play Menarini International Award

 

 

Tech Meets Trail: Hypershell and American Hiking Society Launch Groundbreaking Partnership on National Trails Day®

Hypershell joins as the Exclusive Exoskeleton Sponsor to support trail stewardship and empower the next generation of hikers.

SHENZHEN, China, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hypershell, creators of the world’s first wearable exoskeleton designed for outdoor adventure, is proud to announce its partnership with American Hiking Society (AHS) for National Trails Day® 2025, held this year on Saturday, June 7.

Hypershell and American Hiking Society Launch Groundbreaking Partnership on National Trails Day
Hypershell and American Hiking Society Launch Groundbreaking Partnership on National Trails Day

As the Exclusive Exoskeleton Sponsor of National Trails Day®, Hypershell is donating 30 Hypershell Pro X units to American Hiking Society to amplify the mission of trail conservation and accessibility. These lightweight, AI-powered exoskeletons—designed to reduce fatigue and support mobility—will be deployed to key trail stewardship events across the country, helping both volunteers and organizers move farther, work longer, and hike stronger.

“Hypershell was founded on the belief that technology should expand the boundaries of human movement, especially in the wild,” said Kevin Sun, Founder and CEO of Hypershell. “Our mission aligns deeply with that of the American Hiking Society, which has been the national voice for America’s hikers for nearly 50 years. We’re honored to stand with them in promoting access, adventure, and stewardship on the trails.”

American Hiking Society champions foot trails and the hiking experience, working to protect the places people love to hike. National Trails Day®, their signature annual event, unites thousands of volunteers, hikers, and partners across all 50 states in the shared mission of improving trail access and care.

This year, Hypershell will join volunteers at the Tahoe Rim Trail project near Big Meadow Trailhead in Lake Tahoe, California, one of the most scenic sections of trail in the Sierra Nevada. The focus of this year’s stewardship effort is a new highway crossing reroute—a critical improvement that will enhance safety and the overall trail experience. Attendees will have the chance to try on the Hypershell Pro X and experience firsthand how wearable exoskeletons can reduce strain, extend endurance, and support the vital work of trail maintenance.

From enabling older volunteers to stay active in conservation, to empowering next-gen adventurers to take on new terrain, Hypershell believes wearable robotics can play a key role in sustaining both human potential and natural spaces.

Together with AHS, we’re building more than trails. We’re building a future where everyone can explore farther, give back longer, and hike without limits.

For more information, visit the Hypershell Official Website or American Hiking Society Official Website.

Contact:
Hypershell Co., Ltd.
Hypershell PR team
Email: pr@hypershell.tech

Nota AI Demonstrates On-Device AI Breakthrough at Embedded Vision Summit 2025 in Collaboration with Qualcomm AI Hub

  • NetsPresso® and Qualcomm AI Hub: Strategic Integration Streamlines Edge AI Development
  • Generative AI solutions drive global expansion momentum ahead of IPO listing

SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nota AI, a global leader in AI optimization, showcased its latest edge AI innovations alongside Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. at the Embedded Vision Summit 2025, held May 20–22 in Santa Clara, California. The Embedded Vision Summit is a prominent global conference for innovators incorporating computer vision and AI in products, attended by more than 70 companies and over 1,400 industry experts worldwide.

Tae-Ho Kim, CTO and Co-founder of Nota AI, presents on the platform integration between NetsPresso® and the Qualcomm® AI Hub during Qualcomm’s Deep Dive Session.
Tae-Ho Kim, CTO and Co-founder of Nota AI, presents on the platform integration between NetsPresso® and the Qualcomm® AI Hub during Qualcomm’s Deep Dive Session.

Nota AI prominently featured its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, emphasizing the optimization of its proprietary AI model optimization platform, NetsPresso®, for use with the Qualcomm® AI Hub. Both companies utilized video presentations at their booths to demonstrate the enhanced efficiency and scalability achieved through this collaboration. Nota AI’s CTO, Tae-Ho Kim, further highlighted these advancements in a Qualcomm Technologies-hosted Deep Dive Session, detailing how the integrated platforms significantly streamline the workflow for developing and deploying AI models on edge devices.

“This collaboration shows how we’re making edge AI deployment faster, lighter, and more efficient,” said Tae-Ho Kim, CTO of Nota AI. “We’re excited to deepen our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and extend our reach across global edge and IoT applications.”

Additionally, Nota AI unveiled the NetsPresso Optimization Studio, the latest enhancement to its AI model optimization platform, NetsPresso®. Optimization Studio offers users an intuitive, visual interface designed to simplify AI model optimization. Developers can quickly visualize critical layer details and model performance required for efficient quantization, enabling rapid, data-driven decisions based on actual device performance metrics.

Also featured was Nota Vision Agent (NVA), a generative AI-based video analytics solution. NVA enables real-time video event detection, natural language video search, and automated report generation, helping enterprise users maximize situational awareness and operational efficiency. The solution has already proven its commercial viability through a recent supply agreement with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) — a first for a Korean company in this domain.

Meanwhile, On May 22, Nota AI filed for a preliminary IPO listing, making it the first AI optimization company from Korea to do so via the country’s technology-special track. The IPO plan is attracting significant market attention, backed by Nota AI’s robust global expansion and strong product competitiveness. Earlier in April, Nota AI was also recognized as one of the “Top 100 Global Innovative AI Startups” by the global market research firm CB Insights. Looking ahead, Nota AI plans to accelerate its presence across key global markets — including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

Shelter Pererenan Honored with Prestige Gourmet Gold Award 2025

BALI, Indonesia, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shelter Pererenan is proud to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Prestige Gourmet Gold Award 2025, celebrating its position among the Top 10 Restaurants in Indonesia.

Shelter Pererenan Honored with Prestige Gourmet Gold Award 2025
Shelter Pererenan Honored with Prestige Gourmet Gold Award 2025

Hosted by Prestige Indonesia, the inaugural awards gathered a distinguished panel of nearly 30 tastemakers, creatives, and culinary professionals—each selected for their expertise and deep appreciation of gastronomy. Through a highly selective judging process, Shelter earned its place on the national stage for its consistent commitment to culinary integrity and elevated guest experience.

“This recognition is a meaningful milestone for our entire team at Shelter. We take great pride in crafting food that is honest, soulful, and deeply rooted in flavor—delivered with intention from our kitchen to each guest’s table,” said Chef Stephen.

More than just an accolade, this recognition is a celebration of Shelter’s dedication to quality—from ingredient sourcing and technique to the genuine hospitality that defines every guest touchpoint.

About Shelter Pererenan

Tucked in the vibrant heart of Pererenan, Canggu, Shelter is a modern Mediterranean restaurant rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and soul. Known for its earthy interiors, open kitchen, and generous hospitality, Shelter is a favorite among locals, expats, and traveling gourmands seeking thoughtful food and a relaxed, yet refined atmosphere. Whether it’s a slow brunch or vibrant dinner service, every dish reflects the team’s devotion to honest, flavorful cooking.

Reservations & Media Inquiries

Book a table: www.shelterbali.com
Media Contact: ineke@shelterbali.com 
Location: Shelter Pererenan – Canggu, Bali
Instagram: @shelter.pererenan

WeBank Technology Services Wins International Fintech Award

HONG KONG, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 22, at the TAB Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2025 ceremony held by The Asian Banker (“TAB”), WeBank Technology Services and Fusion Bank were jointly awarded the Best Core Banking Technology Initiative (Small Bank) in Asia Pacific for their collaborated project of Next-Generation Core Banking System.

The TAB Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards is one of the most prestigious benchmarking awards for technology innovation leadership and performance in the global financial services industry. The Best Core Banking Technology Initiative specifically acknowledges institutions with exceptional technological advancement in core banking systems. This is the first time in three years that a Hong Kong digital bank won at the TAB Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards, indicating the technological leadership of the project’s collaborative achievement.

Fusion Bank and WeBank Technology Services were jointly awarded the Best Core Banking Technology Initiative (Small Bank) in Asia Pacific
Fusion Bank and WeBank Technology Services were jointly awarded the Best Core Banking Technology Initiative (Small Bank) in Asia Pacific

The award-winning project was launched to enhance Fusion Bank’s digital service capabilities and meet its business innovation and cost-efficiency needs to ensure the bank’s sustainable development. The project covered upgrade of over 150 subsystems across five core business areas of Fusion Bank, and was completed with a swift cutover in just 15 hours. The data in legacy systems from various vendors were seamlessly migrated to the new core banking system within merely six hours. Supported by WeBank Technology Services with its core banking system solutions, the project has set a new benchmark in banking system upgrade for the banking industry in Hong Kong.

Leveraging the distributed architecture design from WeBank Technology Services, the upgraded system can now scale on demand according to business growth, solving the previous pain points of high upfront IT investment. Additionally, it further enhances the business agility and shortens the time-to-market for new product launches, through parameterized products, process orchestration, and AI-native capabilities. After the new system went live, the product development cycle of Fusion Bank was reduced from an average of six months to three months, with non-human IT costs expected to be cut by 53% by 2027. Notably, the new system is widely compatible with mainstream software and hardware, offering the advantages of openness and being technology-agnostic.

The Asian Banker highlighted: “WeBank Technology Services and Fusion Bank have demonstrated exceptional innovation through the successful execution of this technology initiative, effectively addressing current and future business needs while enhancing service capabilities. This has resulted in notable business outcomes, significant efficiency gains and enhanced customer value, surpassing industry peers.”

Billy Chiu, Chief Technology Officer of Fusion Bank, said: “We are truly honored to be the only Hong Kong digital bank receiving this award in the past three years. It is a significant recognition for both Fusion Bank and WeBank Technology Services. The upgrade of our next-generation core banking system shows our ongoing commitment to advancing financial inclusion through fintech, making our banking services more accessible and efficient for a broader segment of the community.”

As the wholly-owned fintech arm of WeBank, WeBank Technology Services leverages the parent company’s leading practices in digital banking, focuses on providing digital finance and digital infrastructure solutions globally. Currently, WeBank Technology Services is expanding its partnership with multiple institutions across markets like Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Qatar.

About WeBank Technology Services

Launched in Hong Kong in June 2024, WeBank Technology Services sets out to leverage WeBank’s cutting-edge fintech capabilities and digital finance best practice to deliver a variety of superior digital finance and digital infrastructure solutions to digital banks, financial institutions, government agencies, and industry partners worldwide.

About WeBank

Established in 2014, WeBank Co., Ltd. (“WeBank”) is the first digital bank in China. WeBank provides convenient financial services to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the public, and continuously improves the quality of services in response to customers’ specific needs. WeBank has served over 420 million retail customers and 5.8 million enterprises.

WeBank has pioneered the development of the world’s first fully distributed next-generation core banking system using standardized hardware and open-source software. It maintains an exceptional system availability of 99.999% with peak daily transaction exceeding 1.4 billion, while the annual IT O&M cost per account remains as low as USD 0.3, only one-tenth of the industry average.

CNOOC Limited Announces Mero4 Project Commences Production

HONG KONG, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CNOOC Limited (the “Company”, SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces that Mero4 Project has commenced production safely at May 24 Brazil time.

Mero field is located in the Santos Basin pre-salt southeastern offshore Brazil, about 180 kilometers away from Rio de Janeiro, in a water depth of between 1,800 and 2,100 meters. Mero4 Project will be developed by the traditional deep-water Pre-salt development mode, FPSO+Subsea. 12 development wells are planned to be commissioned, including 5 oil producers, 6 water or gas alternate injectors, 1 convertible well. In order to maximize production, the wells are equipped with intelligent well completion technology, which enables the remotely switching between production and injection wells via platform.

The FPSO used in Mero4 is one of the largest FPSOs in the world, which was integrated in China in December 2024 and arrived at the oilfield in March 2025. The FPSO is able to produce up to 180,000 barrels of crude oil, process 12 million cubic meters of natural gas per day and inject 250,000 cubic meters of water, which will increase the installed production capacity of Mero field to 770,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

To implement the concept of green and low carbon development, Mero4 project is also equipped with resources to operate the HISEP (High Pressure Separator), which allows underwater separation between the extracted oil and the associated gas and reinject the gas into the reservoir. The HISEP will simultaneously boost production and reduce emission.

CNOOC Petroleum Brasil Ltda, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, holds 9.65% interest. Petrobras is the operator and has 38.6% interest, TotalEnergies holds 19.3% interest, Shell Brasil holds 19.3% interest, CNPC holds 9.65% interest, and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A –PPSA holds 3.5% as the Federal Union representative in non-contracted areas.

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Notes to Editors:

More information about the Company is available at http://www.cnoocltd.com.

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This press release includes forward looking information, including statements regarding the likely future developments in the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, such as expected future events, business prospects or financial results. The words “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should”, “believe”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company as of this date in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company currently believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet the current expectations and predictions of the Company is uncertain. Actual results, performance and financial condition may differ materially from the Company’s expectations, including but not limited to those associated with macro-political and economic factors, fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices, the highly competitive nature of the oil and natural gas industry, climate change and environmental policies, the Company’s price forecast, mergers, acquisitions and divestments activities, HSSE and insurance policies and changes in anti-corruption, anti-fraud, anti-money laundering and corporate governance laws and regulations.

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.

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For further enquiries, please contact:

Ms. Cui Liu
Media & Public Relations
CNOOC Limited
Tel: +86-10-8452-6641
Fax: +86-10-8452-1441
E-mail: mr@cnooc.com.cn 

Mr. Cheng Yao
Ever Bloom (HK) Communications Consultants Group Limited
Tel:+852 5540 0725
Fax:+852 2111 1103
Email:cnooc.hk.list@everbloom.com.cn 

 

UGREEN Partners with Best Buy, Significantly Expanding Retail Presence Across the United States

UGREEN’s innovative electronic devices and accessories now available on BestBuy.com and in hundreds of Best Buy retail stores nationwide.

WILMINGTON, Del., May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UGREEN, a global innovator in consumer electronics, today announced that Best Buy, the world’s largest specialty consumer electronics retailer, now offers UGREEN’s sought-after products to Best Buy customers via BestBuy.com and hundreds of Best Buy brick-and-mortar locations across the United States.

Since its founding, UGREEN has focused on delivering technologically advanced products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. This partnership with Best Buy is a major strategic initiative for UGREEN and marks a significant step in its continued North American expansion, and aligns perfectly with a core mission to make high-quality, user-focused technology more accessible. By partnering with a trusted retail leader like Best Buy, UGREEN will serve an even broader audience seeking reliable and innovative electronic solutions to improve their lives.

“We are thrilled to be working with Best Buy, a household name synonymous with consumer electronics in the United States,” said Nancy Yu, the Overseas Sales Director of UGREEN. “This collaboration allows us to connect with a vast new customer base and offer them our cutting-edge charging solutions and accessories directly through Best Buy’s extensive digital and physical retail network and leverage their ability to help customers choose the best options to fit their unique needs. It’s a significant step forward in our mission to provide value and innovation to consumers across North America.” 

A curated selection of UGREEN’s popular mobile accessory products will be available to Best Buy customers, including:

About UGREEN

Since 2012, UGREEN has been dedicated to creating innovative electronic devices and accessories that are both technologically advanced and affordable for consumers. Its user-focused approach lies at the core of the brand, which has earned the trust of over 200 million users globally.

About Best Buy

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is the world’s largest specialty consumer electronics retailer. Best Buy’s purpose is to enrich lives through technology, which Best Buy do by providing their customers a unique mix of advice, products and services in our stores, online, and in homes. More information can be found at https://www.bestbuy.com/

Contact: pr@ugreen.com