US-based Patel Family Office and Dammam-headquartered Abdel Hadi A. Al-Qahtani & Sons have signed a $1 billion agreement to build 50 business hotels across Saudi Arabia by 2029, betting that the Kingdom’s fast-growing corporate travel market now needs more standardised mid-market accommodation than luxury-led supply can offer. The partners said the platform, branded AYARA, was signed at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami and is expected to […]
From 23-25 March, Lee Kum Kee brought together top chefs, diverse cultures and industry communities through a range of thoughtfully curated experiences, bringing authentic Asian flavours to the global stage. As well as reaffirming the brand’s Asian roots and international perspective, its involvement reflected an enduring commitment to preserving culinary heritage and driving gastronomic innovation.
“Asian Flavour Duet“: A Culinary Journey Through Heritage and Innovation
Helping to build momentums for this year’s awards, Lee Kum Kee collaborated with Vicky Cheng, the acclaimed Executive Chef and owner of WING, to co-create the “Asian Flavour Duet”, a Hong Kong-style late-night supper party on 24 March. Hosted at two Hong Kong culinary landmarks, the experience unfolded in two chapters – “Paying Tribute to Heritage” and “Innovative Fusion” – and invited guests to explore the limitless possibilities of Asian flavour.
The evening began at the century-old Lin Heung Lau teahouse, a space filled with nostalgia and memories for generations of Hong Kongers. Chef Vicky reinterpreted classic Hong Kong late-night dishes using signature Lee Kum Kee sauces, while guests were immersed in the warmth of the historic venue.
The celebration then moved to Medora, Chef Vicky’s Western dining space, where an “Innovative Fusion” was revealed. He showcased his modern culinary philosophy by incorporating Lee Kum Kee sauces with contemporary techniques to create bold, unexpected dishes. Guests also enjoyed specially crafted cocktails infused with Lee Kum Kee sauces, alongside a delightful yet refined sauce-inspired gelato, demonstrating a harmonious interweaving of savoury, umami, sweetness and spice.
The multisensory journey seamlessly blended tradition with innovation, exploring the future of cuisine while highlighting Lee Kum Kee’s role as a global gateway to Asian culinary culture.
At the event, Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs at Lee Kum Kee, commented, “Tonight, we are honoured to celebrate Hong Kong’s late‑night food culture with Chef Vicky and the global culinary community. From the legacy of Lin Heung Lau to the forward‑looking spirit of Medora, we are proud to be part of the creative journey and help showcase the depth of Asian flavours on the world stage.”
Celebrating a Gastronomic Brilliance with the Highest Climber Award Sponsored by Lee Kum Kee
During the awards ceremony on 25 March, Lee Kum Kee’s booth showcased a range of the brand’s acclaimed classic sauces and innovative products. Guests sampled specially crafted bites featuring Lee Kum Kee sauces, engaging directly with the flavours and techniques that have made the brand a trusted partner in both home and professional kitchens worldwide.
As part of the evening’s celebration of the region’s most exceptional culinary talents, the Highest Climber Award sponsored by Lee Kum Kee was presented to Lamdre in Beijing by Chef Park from Atomix (No.1 in North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025). Lambre was applauded for its pioneering plant-based dining space that promotes healthy, sustainable living while honouring Chinese biodiversity in its menus.
In addition, WING, led by Chef Vicky, achieved an impressive second place in 2026 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The restaurant had also previously ranked No. 11 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2025, underscoring its continued international acclaim.
Building the Future Together: Deepening Global Partnerships
With the success of this prestigious awards ceremony in Hong Kong, China, Lee Kum Kee looks forward to deepening its collaboration with leading talents in the global culinary community. By continuing to champion Asian flavours and foster meaningful dialogue and exchange, the brand will continue to bring the spirit of Asian cuisine to kitchens and dining tables around the world.
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Lee Kum Kee is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.
Launched in 2013, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants aims to showcase the outstanding achievements and diverse culinary landscape of the region. The list is determined by the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, a panel of over 350 culinary experts from across Asia who vote independently based on their specialised knowledge of the local dining scene. The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants series includes the awards ceremony and list announcement, creating a premier networking platform for restaurateurs, media, seasoned travelers and culinary connoisseurs to celebrate the exceptional service, passion and talent in the dining industry.
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The mission is an extension of the 42-year relationship Ray Dalio has had with China and its people, and it is delivered in collaboration with the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), the Second Institute of Oceanography (SIO), and the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation (CUSEF). The mission’s goals are to promote high quality people-to-people exchanges between nations, advance ocean literacy and scientific understanding, and equip participants with the skills to communicate the importance of our shared ocean to broader audiences.
Expanding Access to Ocean Science and Education
The China 2026 program represents a milestone in OceanX’s global engagement efforts, creating new opportunities for students and researchers to access hands-on learning at sea. Participants from the United States and China will take part in a structured program designed to build practical knowledge, develop interpersonal connections, and strengthen individual capabilities in ocean science, operations, and communication.
“At this time of great conflict in the world, I believe more than ever in the power of people-to-people exchanges to create mutual understanding” said Ray Dalio, Founder of OceanX. “Understanding the ocean is a shared interest for both the U.S. and China—and for the scientists and students who are on this joint mission. It is a thrill to see them working together.”
Hands-On Learning Across Science, Operations, and Media
The program delivers a structured curriculum that combines lectures, workshops, and applied learning experiences across three focus areas:
Participants will develop individual and small-group projects as part of the program, focused on applying knowledge gained throughout the voyage. They will also forge new connections and build mutual understanding with their peers.
“Understanding the ocean requires both scientific insight and the ability to communicate it clearly,” said Vincent Pieribone, Co-CEO and Chief Science Officer of OceanX. “This program is designed to give participants exposure to the tools, technologies, and storytelling approaches that are shaping how ocean science is conducted and shared.”
Inspiring the Next Generation of Ocean Leaders
By combining advanced marine technology, scientific research, and immersive storytelling, OceanX is working to broaden access to ocean discovery and inspire future generations to engage with ocean science.
“A Shared Voyage: OceanX China 2026 represents an important opportunity to support ocean education and public awareness,” said Ms. Lyu Tin, director of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs, Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA).
“This initiative highlights the importance of continued investment in ocean science education and capacity building,” said Prof. Huang Wei, Chinese Chief Scientist for the mission and research at Second Institute of Oceanography (SIO).
A Shared Voyage: OceanX China 2026 supports OceanX’s mission to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential through science and education, while advancing ocean literacy and long-term stewardship.
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OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we’re building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies. For more information, visit 
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Highlights of the Annual Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2025:
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 April 2026 – Ingdan, Inc. (“Ingdan” or the “Company,” Stock Code: 400.HK; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an innovative technology services platform group, today announced its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“2025” or “the Year”). The results reflect a landmark year of performance, further cementing the Company’s position at the core of the AI industry value chain. The Group serves as an ecosystem services platform anchored in AI chips, with a strategic focus on AI computing power centers and AI smart terminals. The Company is dedicated to building an AI industry connector with broad industrial linkages. Its core positioning is to bridge upstream AI chip technology with the needs of downstream innovation enterprises. The Group has established deep partnerships with world-leading chip manufacturers including NVIDIA, Xilinx, Intel, AMD, and SanDisk. Leveraging chip distribution as its gateway, the Group provides customers with an integrated, full-chain service covering technology solutions, supply chain services, technical training, and after-sales operation and maintenance — connecting the ecosystem service chain from chip supply to end-application deployment, and empowering the industrialization of AI technology.
2025 Full Year Financial Highlights
Benefiting from continued robust AI computing power demand and a significant uptick in chip requirements across AI technology-related industries, the Group’s revenue for the year reached approximately RMB15,206.7 million, comprising 62.6% from technology solutions, 37.0% from distribution business, and 0.4% from proprietary products — representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 50.1% from RMB10,129.1 million in 2024. The Group’s gross profit was approximately RMB1,104.2 million, up 24.1% year-on-year. Operating profit was approximately RMB532.4 million, up 24.4% year-on-year. Net profit after tax was approximately RMB310.2 million, up 13.4% year-on-year. Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company was approximately RMB214.8 million, up 13.1% year-on-year.
As at December 31, 2025, the Group’s cash and bank balances (including pledged deposits) amounted to RMB1,264.3 million, bank loans stood at RMB2,628.0 million. The total number of issued ordinary shares was 1,644,262,732 shares, with basic weighted average shares of 1,582,928,000 shares.
Deepening AI Computing Power Supply Chain: Comtech Continuously Empowering Industry Innovation
In the current strategic growth phase of the global semiconductor industry, the synergistic evolution of AI, cloud computing, and IoT technologies — combined with breakthroughs in humanoid robotics — is driving exponential growth in global computing power demand. This trend is not only spurring iterative demand for high-performance computing chips such as GPUs and ASICs, but also accelerating technological upgrades across the entire industry chain, including high-speed storage chips and intelligent networking equipment.
Against this backdrop, the Group’s core business unit, Comtech (“Comtech”) — a technology services platform for the chip industry — serves as a core supplier in the AI computing power supply chain, and is deeply engaged in the development of global computing power networks, with its service coverage spanning data centers, AI servers, AI switches, optical modules, and a wide range of AI application sectors. Comtech collaborates closely with leading global chip manufacturers, acting as an authorized distributor for over 80 core suppliers, including NVIDIA, Xilinx, Intel, AMD, and SanDisk, and many leading domestic chipmakers.
Leveraging years of deep market expertise, Comtech has accumulated extensive technical experience and industrial resources, enabling it to provide chip application solutions and supply chain management services to tens of thousands of downstream clients. Utilizing proprietary AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), and specialized knowledge bases, Comtech delivers intelligent and automated solutions in chip selection, hardware design, software development, and system integration, significantly enhancing product performance and reliability.
Comtech’s proprietary product line is entering a new era of AI acceleration. The Company holds multiple proprietary intellectual property rights in AI chip applications and intelligent supply chain, including an intelligent algorithm library, industry-specific large language models, an intelligent hardware design platform, an adaptive system architecture, and a broad portfolio of innovative technology patents. Its subsidiary, Kepler Lab, has successfully developed SOM-level proprietary products based on core chips including NVIDIA Jetson and Xilinx FPGA. Benchmarked against international advanced standards, these domestically developed AI edge computing products have achieved mass shipments to customers including customs authorities and banks, and are being actively expanded into emerging sectors such as robotics, medical devices, and autonomous driving. With high gross margins and a customer base that naturally overlaps with the Company’s traditional distribution business, this proprietary product line is poised to establish a second growth curve — marking the Company’s strategic transformation from a supply chain service provider to a technology value-added service provider, and opening compelling new possibilities for the Group’s long-term value creation.
As at December 31, 2025, Comtech’s adjusted distribution cost (“ADC”) inventory amounted to approximately RMB772.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 2025, ADC inventory turnover for Comtech was approximately 21 days.
Ingdan Technology Accelerates Strategic Positioning: AI Servers and Talent Development Advancing in Tandem
AI Computing Center Business: Precisely Capturing Domestic Computing Power Demand
In view of accelerating global AI technological advancement and sustained growth in domestic computing power demand, universities, medical schools, and research institutions have an increasingly urgent need for self-controllable, high-performance AI computing power. The Group’s intelligent computing power technology and services platform Ingdan Technology (“Ingdan Technology”), is capitalizing on the import-substitution opportunity by strategically deploying its AI server business and making large-scale investments in AIDC (AI Data Center) computing power center operations and proprietary product development.
Through deep collaboration with Huawei and leveraging the Ascend 910 chip, Ingdan Technology has launched the DeepSeek all-in-one workstation to precisely address the core computing power needs of scientific researchers. The DeepSeek all-in-one workstation features stable computing performance, robust data security, and full technological autonomy — achieving a distinctive competitive advantage through the combination of leading manufacturer endorsement and customized services.
Ingdan Academy: Talent Development Surges More Than Fourfold, Supporting National Semiconductor Strategy
Leveraging the Group’s extensive resources and technological expertise in the chip industry, Ingdan Academy introduces world-leading chip application technologies and is dedicated to developing talent in chip application and AI. To date, Ingdan Academy has cumulatively trained over 9,000 chip application engineers — surpassing the previous milestone of 2,000 by more than fourfold — serving over 1,200 enterprises and supplying a large number of high-quality professionals to the chip and AI industries. Through continuous talent training and technical support, Ingdan Academy is working to help Shenzhen become a global center for chip application and AI, contributing to the development of the nation’s semiconductor industry.
Chief Executive Officer’s Outlook
Mr. Jeffrey Kang, Chairmanand CEO of Ingdan, Inc., commented: “2025 has been a year of profound milestone significance in the Company’s development journey. Building on the substantial investments made in large-scale AI computing power and proprietary products throughout 2025, we are confident that our revenue growth trajectory will accelerate in 2026.The astonishing growth in AI computing power demand has fully validated the Group’s forward-looking strategic positioning across the AI chip application value chain.Looking ahead, we anticipate significant performance improvement driven by robust and sustained growth in demand for AI chips, GPUs, and storage networking chips. Supported by a robust bank financing framework, we expect sales to major customers to grow substantially — injecting powerful momentum into the Group’s exceptional performance growth in 2026 and laying a solid foundation.
We are full of confidence in the Group’s future development, and we extend our sincere gratitude to every shareholder, customer, and business partner for their continued trust and support.”
Cautionary Statement
The information contained herein has not been independently verified. No representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or the opinions contained herein by the Company or any of its affiliates, advisers or representatives. The information contained herein should be considered in the context of the circumstances prevailing at the time and is subject to change without notice. The Company does not undertake to update the information contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof.
This document is not intended to provide, and you should not rely upon it for, a complete or comprehensive analysis of the Company’s financial or operating condition or prospects. Neither the Company nor any of its affiliates, advisers or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this document or its contents or otherwise arising in connection therewith.
This document may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s current intentions, beliefs and expectations regarding future events as of the dates indicated herein. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company and its affiliates, advisers and representatives undertake no obligation and make no commitment to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the relevant date.
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Ingdan, Inc. (Stock Code: 400.HK) is an ecosystem services platform anchored in AI chips, with a strategic focus on AI computing power centers and AI smart terminals. The Company is dedicated to building an AI industry connector with broad industrial linkages. Its core positioning is to bridge upstream AI chip technology with the needs of downstream innovation enterprises. Leveraging chip distribution as its gateway, the Company provides customers with an integrated, full-chain service covering technology solutions, supply chain services, technical training, and after-sales operation and maintenance — connecting the ecosystem service chain from chip supply to end-application deployment, and empowering the industrialization of AI technology.
Headquartered in Shenzhen, the Group operates offices and branches across major cities in China, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Xi’an, as well as representative offices in Singapore and Japan. The Group’s core businesses are Comtech — a technology services platform for the chip industry; and Ingdan Technology — a platform providing intelligent computing power technology and services.
Apple has begun offering unusual stock awards worth as much as $400,000 to members of its iPhone product design team, moving to shore up one of its most prized groups as OpenAI and other artificial intelligence rivals intensify their push into consumer hardware. The bonuses, reported by Bloomberg, were granted outside Apple’s normal compensation cycle and are structured to vest over four years, tying the awards to […]
These presentations mark Sequencio’s first major scientific unveiling since its formation and showcase significant advancements in next‑generation cancer vaccine technologies based on Sequencio’s proprietary TrueHLA™ Epitope‑to‑Efficacy™ translational design framework, which enables rational, data‑driven vaccine development across circRNA, mRNA, peptide, and protein‑based platforms.
Collectively, Sequencio’s five AACR 2026 presentations highlight a consistent theme: rationally designed cancer vaccines that demonstrate robust immunogenicity and compelling anti‑tumour activity across multiple targets and modalities in preclinical models. These data underscore the strength of Sequencio’s approach to translating antigen selection into functional immune responses and tumour control. Building on this foundation, Sequencio is prioritizing its most promising programs for IND‑enabling studies, with the goal of accelerating select vaccine candidates into early‑stage clinical development through strategic partnerships and global collaboration.
Dr Melvin Toh, Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of CK Life Sciences, expressed, “Sequencio’s cancer vaccine pipeline continues to advance with strong momentum. Our AACR 2026 presentations underscore both the scientific promise of our vaccines and the disciplined execution driving their progress. We look forward to building on this foundation as we advance next‑generation immunotherapies for patients.”
The AACR Annual Meeting is a gathering central to the global cancer research community, bringing together scientists, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, survivors, patients and advocates every year to share the latest breakthroughs and developments in cancer science and medicine. Last year, the 2025 Annual Meeting attracted 22,100 in-person participants from 85 countries.
Scientific Poster Presentations by Sequencio Therapeutics at AACR 2026
All five posters will be presented on 21 April 2026.
1. p53 Modified Shared Neoantigen Vaccine (Poster Number: 4361)
Title: Single amino acid residue substitution to improve immunogenicity of HLA peptides targeting p53 neoantigen
Authors: Chi Han Samson Li, Hong Wang, Kin Tak Chan, Genwei Zhang, Zhenghui Wang, Lipeng Lai, Melvin Toh
2. IGF1R Cancer Vaccine (Poster Number: 4368)
Title: Vaccine targeting IGF1R induces neutralizing antibody and robust anti‑tumor activity in a syngeneic mouse colon cancer model
Authors: Kenneth Nansheng Lin, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang
3. B7‑H3 Cancer Vaccine (Poster Number: 4369)
Title: B7-H3 vaccine induces robust humoral and cellular immunity and inhibits tumor growth in mice
Authors: Kenneth Nansheng Lin, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang
4. TROP2 circRNA + IL‑7 Combination Vaccine (Poster Number: 4370)
Title: TROP2‑circular RNA vaccine and IL7 synergistically inhibit TROP2+ tumor growth in mouse models
Authors: Zirong He, Yanan Li, Antong Li, Xiaoxuan Liu, Kenneth Nansheng Lin, Fan Yan Meng, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang
5. Claudin‑6 Cancer Vaccine (Poster Number: 4375)
Title: Claudin 6 vaccines effectively inhibit tumor growth in a syngeneic mouse colon cancer model
Authors: Na Wang, Lam Chow, Melvin Toh, Hong Wang
Hashtag: #CKLifeSciences #Sequencio #CancerVaccines #R&D #Pharmaceutical #AACR
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CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (stock code: 0775) is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. With a mission of improving the quality of life, CK Life Sciences is engaged in healthcare research and development, with operating businesses that enable its R&D sustainability. Regarding pharmaceutical research and development, CK Life Sciences’ operations are focused on conducting research and development into cancer vaccines, RNA therapeutics and pain management solutions. CK Life Sciences is a member of the CK Hutchison Group. For additional information, please visit www.ck-lifesciences.com.
Walsh, widely known in the industry as Willie Walsh, is currently director general of the International Air Transport Association and is due to take up the IndiGo role by August 3, 2026, after his IATA term ends on July 31, subject to regulatory and security clearances. Before leading IATA, he served as chief executive of British Airways and later of International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia and other carriers. That background gives IndiGo a chief executive with experience spanning pilots’ operations, legacy airline restructuring, international expansion and trade-body advocacy.
The leadership change is significant because it follows a difficult period for IndiGo, whose rapid growth has also exposed strains in operations and staffing. Reuters reported that Elbers resigned after regulatory scrutiny linked to the airline’s handling of pilot rest and duty rules, following thousands of flight cancellations in December. Rahul Bhatia, IndiGo co-founder and managing director of promoter group InterGlobe Enterprises, had stepped in on an interim basis. Bringing in Walsh suggests the board wanted an external figure with global credibility and enough independence to steady operations while preserving the carrier’s long-term growth plans.
For IndiGo, the choice is also about scale. The airline holds roughly 65 per cent of the domestic market, according to Reuters, making it not merely a successful low-cost carrier but the central force in the country’s aviation market. That dominance has helped it build a strong cash-generating base at home, yet it also raises the pressure to prove it can translate domestic strength into a broader international network without letting reliability slip. Walsh arrives as the airline is trying to balance fleet growth, customer service, regulatory compliance and overseas ambition in a market where passengers are increasingly price-sensitive but also less tolerant of disruption.
His appointment may reassure investors and lessors who value experience at a time when the global airline industry is still dealing with supply-chain bottlenecks, aircraft delivery delays, engine issues and fluctuating fuel costs. At IATA, Walsh has spent the past several years commenting on exactly those pressures, from safety and profitability to cargo demand and trade shifts. That does not automatically make him an easy fit for IndiGo’s low-cost, execution-heavy culture, but it gives him a broad vantage point over how airlines are adapting to tighter margins and uneven global demand.
There is, however, another side to the appointment. Walsh’s career has been built largely in full-service and multi-brand international airline groups rather than in a pure low-cost model of the kind that made IndiGo successful. Critics may ask whether a leader shaped by European consolidation and global lobbying is the right match for a carrier whose reputation rests on fast turnarounds, tight cost control and consistent domestic execution. Supporters will counter that IndiGo is no longer a straightforward low-cost story. As its aircraft orders grow and its international reach deepens, the airline needs a chief executive who can negotiate complex regulation, manage global partnerships and command authority well beyond its home market.
Walsh’s own profile could become an asset as IndiGo tries to sharpen its identity from dominant domestic operator to more influential international player. He began his career as a cadet pilot at Aer Lingus in 1979 and later ran both Aer Lingus and British Airways before taking charge of IAG. That trajectory matters because IndiGo is moving into a stage where fleet strategy, global slots, bilateral rights and premium long-haul competition matter more than they did when the airline was focused chiefly on the home market. Boardrooms, regulators and suppliers all know Walsh, and that can give IndiGo added leverage as it pushes outward.
Rumah FABA Kreasi Muda serves as a production facility for concrete blocks and paving stones using Fly Ash and Bottom Ash (FABA) – non-hazardous by-products generated from Apical’s power plant – as alternative raw materials. These materials are processed into construction products that can support infrastructure development in the surrounding community.
In his remarks, PT SDO Head of General Affairs, M. Jaya Budi Arsa, said the initiative was introduced to strengthen economic independence in communities around the company’s operational areas. “We established Rumah FABA Kreasi Muda to create new business opportunities and support the economic independence of nearby communities. We hope this facility will help enhance residents’ skills and capacity to run sustainable businesses,” he said.
To support the programme’s implementation, Apical, a member of the RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, has provided assistance through the construction of the production facility, the supply of equipment and the provision of a steady supply of FABA as an alternative raw material. This support is intended to enable the community to carry out production in a structured manner while gradually developing independently managed businesses.
Lubuk Gaung Subdistrict Head Syafrianto, S.Sos., M.IP., noted that the Rumah FABA initiative has had a direct impact on youth engagement and local economic development. He also emphasised the importance of continued guidance to ensure the business can grow sustainably.
“Rumah FABA provides space for young people in Lubuk Gaung to take part in productive activities and access new job opportunities. Moving forward, ongoing support will be key to ensuring the business continues to grow and deliver long-term benefits,” he said.
Rumah FABA Kreasi Muda is expected not only to create employment opportunities but also to strengthen the community’s capacity to manage businesses independently. By repurposing available materials, the programme generates added value while promoting resource efficiency.
In line with Apical’s 5Cs business philosophy – doing what is good for Community, Country, Climate and Customer, and only then will it be good for the Company – the company aims to ensure that its operations deliver balanced benefits for society, the environment and long-term business sustainability.
Hashtag: #RGE #Apical #Palm #CommunityEmpowerment #Indonesia
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Apical is a leading vegetable oil processor with an expanding global footprint. Our vertically integrated mid-stream refining and value-added downstream processing makes us an integral supplier that supports the needs of various industries namely food, feed, oleochemicals and renewable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which enables a great reduction of CO2 emissions.
With integrated assets in strategic locations spanning Indonesia, China and Spain, Apical operates numerous refineries, oleochemical plants, renewable fuel plants and kernel crushing plants. Through joint ventures and strategic partnerships, Apical also has processing and distribution operations in Brazil, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Middle East, Africa, USA and Vietnam.
Apical’s growth is built on the foundations of sustainability and transparency, and motivated by our strong belief that we can contribute to a circular economy for a more meaningful impact, even as we continue to grow our business and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.
In 2025, Phancy reported total revenue of RMB7.135 billion, representing a strong year-on-year increase of 35.6%. Adjusted net profit attributable to the parent company reached RMB17.84 million, a milestone reflecting significant advance in operational efficiency, business model strength, and resilience. During the reporting period, the three core business segments — AI Platform, API, and Agentic AI — delivered synergistic growth, with revenues of RMB6.552 billion, RMB79.9 million, and RMB503 million respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 32.0%, 129.2%, and 93.2%. The company has a total of over 1,000 contracted clients with deep penetration across more than 20 high-value industries, including energy, manufacturing, finance, retail, and telecommunications. Order on hand amounted to over RMB8.9 billion, surpassing the Company’s total revenue in 2025.
Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of Phancy Group Co., Ltd. said, “2025 was a landmark year for Phancy. We completed a comprehensive strategic upgrade from ‘Fourth Paradigm’ to ‘Phancy Group’, signifying our transformation from an enterprise AI platform to a full-stack AI ecosystem and officially entering the AI 2.0 era. This performance breakthrough validates the development philosophy and strategic vision we have long pursued, demonstrating our forward-looking industry insight and long-term value creation capabilities. As we embrace the next wave of AI, we will continue to focus on ‘AI Agent + World Model’ as our core technology path, strengthen computing power and foundational capabilities, drive deeper value realization of AI, and work with ecosystem partners to build a sustainable intelligent future.”
Performance Highlights:
Business Highlights:
In 2025, Phancy’s three core business segments — AI Platform, API, and Agentic AI — established a multi-engine growth model, creating a cycle of synergy and mutual reinforcement.
AI Platform: Sustained Growth Driver
Driven by strong domestic demand for localization and the national “AI+” initiative, the AI Platform remained the Company’s core growth engine. With its full-stack product portfolio and leading market position, the segment delivered deep integration between computing power and platform services, lowering barriers to AI adoption. Supported by a comprehensive technology framework and a strong customer base, the AI Platform effectively boosted performance and contributed to the Company’s profitability breakthrough.
The Company continued to drive technological iteration, with a strategic focus on three core offerings: PhanthyCloud, HAMi vGPU, and ModelHub XC.
API Business: Fastest Growth Engine
With the rapid adoption of AI Agents, token consumption has grown exponentially. Phancy’s API business, built on a flexible pay-as-you-go model and a comprehensive ecosystem, achieved leapfrog growth, and became the Company’s fastest growing segment. Token revenue for the first quarter of 2026 alone has already surpassed the full-year total for 2025.
The API business is anchored by the Phanthy platform, complemented by PhanRouter and PhanClaw, creating a comprehensive token ecosystem in synergy with the Sage Platform:
Agentic AI: Long-Term Sustainable Growth
Agentic AI serves as the Company’s revenue cornerstone and a “value multiplier” for empowering a wide range of industries. Operating under a Result-as-a-service model and aligned with national “AI+” energy development policies, this segment expanded rapidly across high-value industries, achieving economies of scale and strong growth momentum. Working in synergy with the AI Platform and API businesses, Agentic AI provides long-term support for revenue and contributes to the high-quality development of the Company’s operations.
In terms of business expansion, the Company is focusing on core scenarios in spot electricity trading and medium- to long-term electricity trading. It has developed a full-chain AI solution encompassing forecasting, decision-making, risk control, and post-trading review. This solution has already been deployed in multiple pilot provinces and recognized by key customers, effectively improving efficiency and profitability in wind power, photovoltaics, and energy storage. This model is now being rapidly extended to other industries, including manufacturing and finance.
Future Outlook:
Looking ahead to 2026, Phancy will continue to advance its four strategic priorities: deepening its AI 2.0 roadmap, accelerating the deployment of industrial-grade AI Agents, driving international expansion, and further extending into the consumer market.
In terms of the AI 2.0 roadmap, the Company will continue to pursue its core philosophy of “AI for Everyone”, focusing on foundational technology R&D and real-world deployment. By refining its end-to-end technology system, Phancy aims to lower barriers to AI adoption and enable more enterprises and users to benefit from AI. For industrial-grade AI Agents, the Company will accelerate deployment under a Result-as-a-service model, deepening its presence in key sectors such as energy and finance, and developing replicable, scalable industry solutions, to expand business scale and profitability. On international expansion, Phancy will strengthen partnerships with overseas brands and channels, building a robust global operations framework to support worldwide growth. In the consumer market, the Company will focus on core consumer needs by launching high-experience smart terminal products, further expanding its customer base and establishing a dual-driven growth model powered by both technology and market reach.
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Phancy Group (Stock Code: 6682.HK) is a leading artificial general intelligence technology company. Guided by its mission of “AI for Everyone”, the Company is committed to empowering industries across the board through its “AI Agent + World Model” technology approach. Founded in 2014, the Company underwent a comprehensive restructuring in 2025, establishing multiple business divisions including Enterprise Services (Fourth Paradigm), Large Models & AGI (Pantheon), Consumer Electronics (Paradigm Pilot), Smart Energy (PhancyArc), and Smart Sports (Phancy Wonder). To date, the Company has successfully deployed over 10,000 AI applications across sectors such as finance, retail, and healthcare, consistently striving to advance the democratization of AI and help enterprises achieve sustainable growth.
A China-Singapore youth dialogue in Singapore has closed with artificial intelligence, innovation and cross-border cooperation at the centre of discussions, as both countries seek to deepen people-to-people links alongside a broader push into advanced technology and digital governance. The two-day event was held on 24 and 25 March and brought together 12 young representatives from the two countries under the theme “Building Tomorrow: Youth Voices United”.
The gathering was co-organised by People’s Daily and Lianhe Zaobao, giving it a media-diplomacy character as well as a youth engagement role. Participants discussed how their generation is navigating technological change, cultural renewal and sustainable development, with one panel focused specifically on how young professionals in robotics, flying cars and data verification see the opportunities and risks of the AI era.
That emphasis matters beyond the symbolism of a youth exchange. Singapore has been working to position itself as a regional hub for trusted AI deployment, regulation and commercialisation, while China continues to expand its technological reach across sectors from advanced manufacturing to data-driven consumer platforms. Against that backdrop, a dialogue framed around youth voices and innovation also functions as a signal that bilateral engagement is moving beyond trade and official diplomacy into talent, technology and narrative influence.
Organisers said the technology segment featured participants working in frontier and emerging fields, including robotics, air mobility and digital verification. Those subjects reflect a wider regional agenda in which governments, universities and companies are trying to balance investment enthusiasm with concerns over safety, labour disruption, misinformation and the standards needed for responsible AI adoption. The inclusion of data verification in the discussion is especially notable at a time when synthetic media, manipulated content and trust in online information have become strategic concerns across Asia.
The event also extended beyond technology. Another strand of the dialogue focused on culture and identity, with participants in wood sculpture, paper arts, jewellery design and cultural reporting arguing that heritage does not have to be sidelined by digital change. That framing aligns with a broader trend in both China and Singapore, where policymakers and institutions increasingly present innovation and cultural continuity not as competing ideas but as parallel pillars of national development and soft power.
For Singapore, the dialogue fits neatly into its longer-standing strategy of maintaining practical, multi-layered ties with China while preserving its distinct regulatory and economic model. Youth exchanges, especially those tied to technology and entrepreneurship, can help widen those ties at a time when regional competition for skilled workers, capital and research partnerships is intensifying. Singapore’s universities and public institutions have also hosted multiple youth-oriented dialogues on China-related themes this year, pointing to a sustained effort to cultivate a new generation conversant in both policy and commercial realities.
For China, the event offered another platform to project openness and collaborative intent through younger voices rather than official communiqués. That matters at a moment when Beijing is trying to reassure partners in Southeast Asia that technological cooperation can advance without crowding out local priorities. Using youth representatives, entrepreneurs and cultural figures helps soften what might otherwise appear as a purely state-led message, while also reinforcing the idea that future bilateral ties will be shaped as much by personal networks and innovation ecosystems as by government ministries.
Still, such forums come with limits. Dialogues can build familiarity and create useful connections, but they do not by themselves resolve harder policy questions around data governance, platform regulation, research openness or strategic competition. Singapore has been careful to develop AI frameworks that stress accountability and trust, while China’s model is backed by a far larger domestic market and a different regulatory environment. That means cooperation may expand fastest in applied innovation, education, mobility and selected commercial fields rather than in fully harmonised digital rules.
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As of December 31, 2025, total paying subscribers reached an all-time high of 16.91 million, a substantial 34.1% YoY increase, with a subscription rate of 6.1%, up 1.4 percentage points from 2024.
AI Agent-Integrated Products Gain Explosive Popularity, Driving Strong Penetration and Monetization Growth
Following the July launch of RoboNeo (Meitu’s flagship AI visual design agent), Meitu integrated AI Agent capabilities across most of its product portfolio to enhance workflow automation and user experience.
As such, Meitu’s productivity tools segment achieved an all-time high 9% subscription rate, up 3.1 percentage points YoY. Paying subscribers of this segment grew to 2.16 million, representing a significant 67.4% YoY growth, with international paying subscribers more than doubling.
The segment comprises three core tools: DesignKit specializing in AI workflows for e-commerce design,Kaipai and Vmake specializing in AI workflows for video production.
Backed by AI Agent empowerment, in 2025, DesignKit established strategic partnerships with leading global e-commerce platforms including Alibaba, JD.com, and Amazon. Kaipai focuses on verticals including healthcare, education, beauty, insurance, and real estate, empowering industry users to create professional talking videos. In 2025, Kaipai’s MAU nearly doubled, and paying subscribers tripled. Vmake targets fitness and wellness markets, achieving rapid MAU growth in the U.S., with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reaching approximately USD 3 million.
Meitu’s leisure product segment including the Meitu app, BeautyCam and Wink maintained robust user engagement. The paying subscribers for the leisure segment grew 30.3% YoY to 14.75 million, driving the segment’s subscription rate to a solid 5.9%.
Globalisation Milestones: Expanding Footprint in High-ARPU Regions
Meitu’s Globalisation strategy achieved significant progress, with MAU in markets outside Mainland China surpassing the 100 million milestone, a 6.3% YoY increase. International paying subscriber growth accelerated in the second half of 2025, with the majority of new additions coming from high-ARPU regions including Europe, the Americas and East Asia, enhancing the sustainability of international monetization.
AI Technology Advancement & Industry Recognition
Following the training of its self-developed large vision model’s foundational capabilities in 2024, the company has since shifted its R&D priorities towards vertical-specific model training and application-level optimization to better address targeted user needs, consistent with its model-agnostic strategy. In 2025, the company’s total R&D expenses grew moderately by 3.8% YoY.
Meanwhile, on Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)’s “Global Top 50 Gen AI Mobile Apps” list, Meitu ranked first in the photo, video and design category by the number of featured products, with four apps selected. This external recognition reinforces Meitu’s position as a leading global AI application company in imaging, video and design.
Fueled by sustained R&D investment, Meitu is systematically deploying AI Agents into scalable productivity workflows. Going forward,Meitu will continue expanding diverse imaging skills to empower global developers and users with professional-grade AI creation experiences.
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The meeting highlighted the role of LuLu Group International, which operates more than 280 hypermarkets across the Gulf Cooperation Council, in maintaining steady flows of essential commodities including rice, wheat, pulses, fruits and vegetables. Officials familiar with the interaction indicated that the discussion centred on logistics efficiency, pricing stability and the need to safeguard uninterrupted shipments during periods of geopolitical and climate-related uncertainty.
Yusuff Ali is understood to have outlined how the group has expanded sourcing networks and strengthened warehousing capacity to manage demand across markets such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait. These countries rely significantly on imports to meet domestic consumption needs, making supply chain continuity a strategic concern for both governments and private sector operators.
India remains a major exporter of food products to the Gulf, with staples such as basmati and non-basmati rice forming a substantial share of shipments. Fresh produce, seafood and processed foods have also seen sustained demand as expatriate populations grow and consumption patterns diversify. Trade data over the past year has shown that food exports to GCC markets have held steady despite fluctuations in global commodity prices and shipping costs.
The discussion comes against a backdrop of tighter export controls imposed at various points to stabilise domestic food prices. Authorities have intermittently restricted shipments of certain grains, including rice varieties, prompting concerns among importing nations about supply reliability. Industry participants say large retailers with integrated supply chains, such as LuLu, have been better positioned to absorb shocks by diversifying sourcing and building buffer stocks.
Government officials have emphasised that export policies are calibrated to balance domestic needs with international commitments. During the interaction, Modi is said to have reiterated the importance of maintaining India’s reputation as a dependable supplier while ensuring affordability within the domestic market. The approach reflects a broader strategy of using trade diplomacy to reinforce economic ties with key regions.
LuLu Group’s operations have evolved beyond retail into food processing, logistics and distribution, enabling it to play a pivotal role in linking producers in India with consumers across the Gulf. The company sources directly from farms and cooperatives, reducing intermediaries and allowing for more competitive pricing. This model has gained traction as governments encourage greater efficiency in food supply chains.
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Yusuff Ali has previously highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships between exporters and retailers in stabilising supply. The group has expanded procurement centres across multiple states, enabling it to source a wide range of products while maintaining quality standards required by Gulf markets. Investments in cold chain logistics have also helped reduce wastage and improve delivery timelines.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company“, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Leveraging its deep technological expertise and forward-looking strategic initiatives in trustworthy conversational AI, the Company achieved steady revenue growth, continuous improvement in profitability, and a significant enhancement in operating cash flow, further strengthening its competitive edge in the enterprise-level trustworthy Agent sector.
Gross Profit Margin Steadily Improves, Operating Cash Flow Turns Strongly Positive
In 2025, the Company’s total revenue successfully exceeded the RMB1 billion mark, reaching RMB1,006.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.0%. Gross profit amounted to RMB551.2 million, increased by 8.0% from the previous year, while the gross profit margin increased by 0.5 percentage point to 54.7% from 54.2% in the same period last year, reflecting the high-value-added products and technical services of the Company, as well as effective cost control.
Notably, the Company’s net cash generated from operating activities turned strongly positive, reaching a net inflow of RMB212.5 million, compared to a net outflow of RMB129.2 million in the same period last year. This improvement underscores enhanced operational efficiency and reflects strengthened receivables management, which accelerated cash collection.
Profit for the year amounted to RMB140.2 million. The significant increase in net profit compared to the same period last year was mainly attributable to eliminating the impacts of changes in carrying amount of redeemable capital contributions, an accounting adjustment arising from financing agreements entered into with shareholders prior to the Listing and completion of the Global Offering.
Increasing R&D Investment to Strengthen the Trustworthy Agent Technology Foundations
As a technology-centric product company, Voicecomm Technology remains committed to the independent R&D and innovation of underlying technologies. In 2025, the Company’s research and development expenses reached RMB224.3 million, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 67.7%. The investment was primarily directed towards developing Agents with continuous learning capabilities and a technical framework for Multi-agent collaboration, aiming to enhance technological capabilities and elevate the level of product innovation. This reinforces our trustworthy Agent technical architecture composed of three layers: “Multimodal Perception + Multi-model Thinking + Multi-agent Collaboration”.
This architecture takes the “meta-model” as the core to effectively alleviate the common pain points of in enterprise-level implementation, such as hallucinations, controllability and data security, by integrating the generalization capabilities of large language models with the precision of vertical domain knowledge. On this basis, the Company have formed a deliverable and operable trustworthy Agent product system, to ensure that the Agents are usable, manageable, and controllable in enterprise environments, thereby powering the intelligent upgrade of six core application scenarios: City management and administration, Automotive and transportation, Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, and Energy management.
Productization Strategy Drives Deep Application across Six Core Scenarios
Voicecomm Technology focuses on empowering various industries through superior products and technologies. In 2025, leveraging its mature product matrix, the Company successfully established replicable benchmark standards across multiple application scenarios.
City Management and Administration: As a leading solution provider in the smart government sector in China, the Company’s business has covered more than 130 prefecture-level cities. The “Smart Government Agent” deeply integrates the capacities of large language models, enabling more intelligent and automated government services with standardized and intelligent applications in scenarios such as government hotlines and city governance.
Automotive and Transportation: The Company successfully established benchmark autonomous driving projects in cities such as Mianyang, Zibo, and Ezhou, building a successful and replicable “Smart Transportation Agent” solution. For the Mianyang Science and Technology New City project, a total of 96 autonomous vehicles have been deployed, and the project was successfully selected as a National AI Application Pilot Testing Base in the transportation sector. In January 2026, the Company newly won the bid for the “Ezhou Huahu Airport Smart Port” autonomous driving bus procurement and operation project, further expanding its application boundaries.
Healthcare: In January 2026, the Company successfully won the bid for the “Chuannan Smart Valley AI Vertical Large Model Innovation Platform – Silver Economy Construction and Operation Project” in Neijiang City, Sichuan Province, with a total contract value of nearly RMB300 million. This project represents the Company’s first “AI + Elderly Care” city-level benchmark demonstration project. It adopts a closed-loop collaborative model of “online platform + offline service network + home terminals,” integrating Agents capabilities with the Company’s “vertical small model microservices” system in areas such as Health Early Warning, Cognitive Ability Assessment, and emotional companionship into a productized solution, thereby establishing rapidly replicable city-level smart elderly care operational benchmark.
Telecommunications, Finance, and Energy Management: The Company continues to deepen collaborations with leading enterprises in the telecommunications and finance sectors, leveraging the “Telecommunication Service Agent” and “Financial Service Agent” to enhance service efficiency and user service value. Meanwhile, its AI-powered smart charging solution has been progressively integrating charging pile networks in China and across several Southeast Asian countries.
Benefiting from the successful implementation of the Company’s productization strategy and the high level of market recognition for its trustworthy Agent solutions, as of December 31, 2025, the Group’s project pipeline and orders in hand saw significant growth. The number of ongoing projects at year-end increased to 320, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.6%, while the outstanding contract sum at year-end rose to RMB1,048.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 57.4%, reflecting the continued expansion of the Company’s business.
Future Outlook: Focusing on the Trustworthy Agents Ecosystem with Four Strategic Priorities
Looking ahead, the Company will firmly focus on its goal of “building a trustworthy conversational AI ecosystem” and will advance the following strategic priorities:
Overall and Technology Strategy: Continue to focus on R&D and innovation in frontier technologies such as multi-modal fusion and trustworthy intelligence, promoting the deployment of trustworthy agents across more application scenarios. By creating open technology platforms and standards, the Company will attract more developers and partners to jointly build a prosperous and win-win industrial ecosystem.
Market Strategy: Establish benchmarks for quality and innovation within the industry and deepening partnerships with various service channels. At the same time, the Company will actively expand into the C-end market, extending cutting-edge technologies to a wider user base, thereby expanding the influence and commercial value of the ecosystem.
Regional Strategy: Domestically, the Company will continue to deepen its partnerships with major cooperating cities to create smart city benchmark cases. Internationally, the Company will actively respond to the “Belt and Road” initiative, grasp the tremendous potential of emerging markets, and promote the Company’s trustworthy Agent products and services globally to enhance its international brand image.
Investment Strategy: Through prudent strategic investments and M&A, the Company will optimize the layout of the upstream and downstream industry chains and consolidate the stability and competitiveness of the ecosystem.
DR.Tang Jinghua, Chairman ofVoicecomm Technology Co., Ltd., said: ” 2025 was a landmark year for Voicecomm Technology. We not only achieved a strong turnaround in operating cash flow and a steady increase in gross profit margin financially, but we also completed a strategic leap at the technological and business level towards becoming a ‘a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI.’ We deeply understand that the essence of enterprise-grade AI lies in creating replicable and reliable products and technology foundations. During the year, we significantly increased R&D investment and successfully applied our trustworthy Agents across six core scenarios, particularly in city-level benchmark projects in emerging fields like smart elderly care, showing the strong competitiveness of our productization strategy. Looking to the future, we will continue to pursue the goal of ‘building a trustworthy conversational AI ecosystem,’ leveraging an open platform to gather ecosystem partners and empowering diverse industries with innovative technology, thereby creating long-term sustainable value for our shareholders and society. ”
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Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wuhan, Voicecomm Technology is one of the leading core technology providers and ecosystem operators of trustworthy conversational AI listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and obtained the qualification as National-level SRDI, Technology Little Giant and High-Tech Enterprise. Leveraging its proprietary trustworthy Agent，the Company overcomes pain points in the commercialization of large language models, such as hallucinations and compliance issues, ensuring AI is usable, manageable, and controllable in enterprise environments. For enterprise-level customers, the Company provides AI services covering the entire process of “communication –decision – execution”. Its trustworthy Agent solutions have been widely deployed across multiple scenarios, including City management and administration, Automotive and transportation, Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, and Energy management, and it is dedicated to empowering the intelligent transformation of diverse industries.
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