HONG KONG, Nov 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Licenses officially granted by the BMW Group to the partner company LUYUAN Group during the signing ceremony held in Hangzhou China on November 26, 2025.The licensed technology concepts include Dynamic Cargo and Clever Commute, which were developed by BMW.The “Dynamic Cargo”Concept was the first dynamic “pick-up” electric three-wheeled cargo bike that maintains the agility and riding feel of a regular bicycle while simultaneously adding innovative, safe transport options. The concept is further enhanced by the option of using a modular weather protection system. Combined with the increased driving safety, which is particularly beneficial in adverse weather conditions, this makes the Dynamic Cargo Concept an attractive option year-round.The“Clever Commute”Concept was the perfect“last mile” companion, an e-scooter concept that folds easily for carrying on public transport and/or by car without compromising riding stability.LUYUAN intends to use the licensed technology to develop light mobility vehicles for diverse urban mobility scenarios and enter the global market under its own brands.As one of the pioneering brands in China's electric two-wheeler industry, LUYUAN Group created the country's first mass-producible electric bicycle. For 28 years, LUYUAN has been committed to its concept of "creating better light mobility through technology," continuously driving industry innovation. To date, LUYUAN has provided light mobility solutions to over 30 million users in more than 80 countries and regions, possessing a profound understanding of urban short-distance transportation scenarios and deep expertise in core technologies and large-scale intelligent manufacturing. In 2025, LUYUAN is comprehensively advancing its "All-Scenario Light Mobility" strategy, dedicated to building an integrated mobility solution encompassing "hardware + software + services" centered around users' diverse life scenarios. Its core competency is in providing seamless, multi-dimensional travel experiences through the deep synergy of a scenario-based product matrix and an ecosystem-driven service system.Dr. Jochen Karg, Head of Vehicle Concepts in the BMW Group:“We are pleased to grant LUYUAN the rights to the Dynamic Cargo and Clever Commute concepts, which is part of our initiatives focused on the future of urban mobility. The BMW Group has collaborated with cities for many years and understands the diverse challenges urban areas face, including CO2 emissions, traffic congestion, and limited public space. Through our collaborative approach, we aim to contribute to city-friendly transport systems by enhancing the interconnectedness of urban mobility, promoting micromobility solutions for the last mile, and encouraging shifts in mobility behavior.”“Designworks will create an innovative micromobility experience of urban traffic. An experience that is intuitive, sustainable, and joyful, powered by safety and intelligent features.”Working together with the innovation team of the BMW Group, Designworks is partnering with LUYUAN to design a next generation of electric urban mobility products. Through its global design network and cross-studio collaboration, Designworks brings international perspectives and design differentiation to empower LUYUAN’s launch to overseas markets outside China.Designworks is the innovation studio of the BMW Group and a creative consultancy at the intersection of design, technology and innovation. Trusted worldwide from Los Angeles, Munich, and Shanghai, Designworks is delivering impactful solutions and growth potential for its parent company and clients outside the BMW Group, blending strategy and foresight with creative excellence.Ms. Hu Jihong, CEO of LUYUAN Group, stated: "This partnership with BMW Group marks an important step in LUYUAN’s overall strategy to enter global markets with a technology ecosystem, combining LUYUAN in-house developed technology with technologies from strong partners, such as BMW. Furthermore, to ensure our products fully comply with stringent European certification standards and localized requirements, we have specifically engaged Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG — a German engineering R&D company within the BMW supplier system — to conduct product engineering development in Munich. This ensures that LUYUAN's products entering the European market meet 'German engineering standards' for compliance, safety, durability, and riding experience. With this approach, we aim to offer to our customers in different markets worldwide with the benefit of ‘Intelligent Manufacturing’ capability from China and technology from Partners suitable for local customers in different parts of the world." Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The 2025 DesignInspire will be held from 3 to 6 December. The opening day will feature an exclusive VIP preview, followed by free admission over the next three days for industry professionals and the public. The event will feature multiple photo-worthy installations and immersive zones, allowing visitors to experience design and art through a multi-sensory journeyParisian design authority Maison&Objet returns once again under the identity Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025, expanding its exhibition area in 2025 and bringing an even richer showcase of international creativityInternational design master Alan Chan and emerging artist Chilai Howard design two cross-cultural collaborative spaces, BOTTEGA HONG KONG and TINY STUDIO, presenting a fusion of Hong Kong design excellence with Italy’s outstanding creative visionHONG KONG, Nov 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), DesignInspire returns from 3 to 6 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The opening day will feature an exclusive VIP preview, while the following three days will be open to industry professionals and the public free of charge. This year’s DesignInspire runs under the theme “Where Connections Spark Inspiration”, bringing together diverse creative forces from around the world. Maison&Objet, the Strategic Partner of the exhibition, returns with even more grandeur, expanding its footprint at the event by nearly double. Meanwhile, renowned international designer Alan Chan and emerging artist Chilai Howard have each designed cross - cultural showcases in BOTTEGA HONG KONG and TINY STUDIO, presenting a creative dialogue between east and west. Held concurrently with DesignInspire, Business of Design Week (BODW) 2025 Summit, organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, runs from 3 to 5 December at the HKCEC. This year’s event welcomes Italy as its partner country, strengthening international collaboration and cultural exchange within the global design community.HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Anna Cheung said: “DesignInspire has long been a flagship event in Hong Kong’s cultural and creative calendar, driving the growth of our creative industries and strengthening the connection between local designers and the global design community. This year’s edition brings together over 250 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, alongside two iconic figures in the field – internationally acclaimed designer Alan Chan and award-winning emerging artist Chilai Howard – who each design thematic pavilions that capture a dialogue between Hong Kong’s vibrant creative energy and Italy’s refined design culture. The exhibition invites visitors to experience the synergy and inspiration born from an east-west cultural exchange, reaffirming Hong Kong’s unique role as a centre for international creative and artistic collaboration.“Through a series of exhibitions and networking activities, we aim to foster deeper collaboration between the creative, design and business sectors – connecting in particular with potential buyers from the hospitality, real estate, luxury dining and cultural tourism industries – and to unlock new business opportunities powered by design. At the same time, we hope to engage the public in appreciating creativity and design, and to raise broader recognition of the creative industry’s contribution to our society’s culture and economy.”Immerse in creativity from leading design brandInternationally renowned lifestyle event Maison&Objet returns alongside DesignInspire under a refreshed identity, Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025*, bringing together 16 internationally celebrated designers and curators and over 200 brands, artisans and artists to create a world-class platform for creative dialogue. Centred on the theme “Crossroads”, the 3 core sections deliver essential design elements: “Design Factory” brings Inspiration, “Design Showcase” leads visitors into a path of Discovery, while Encounters will happen inside “Le Club” a business lounge dedicated for design players.Design Factory, an immersive pavilion will focus on sustainability, material innovation and cultural storytelling, offering visionary design solutions for the contemporary world and will feature four distinctive curatorial projects by forward-thinking creative teams, such as Belgian designer Lionel Jadot and Thai bamboo artist Korakot Aromdee. Another pavilion, Design Showcase, will extend Maison&Objet’s creative footprint to seven design capitals and present diverse expressions of design excellence that address the evolving needs of multifunctional living, workspace and hospitality environments. Featured creators include renowned French designer and sculptor Hubert Le Gall; renowned Hong Kong architect and interior designer Steve Leung; and Paul Bonlarron, recipient of the Maison&Objet Design Showcase Award 2025, co-presented by France’s Mobilier National and Maison&Objet.Design masters present selection blending Hong Kong and Italian stylesHong Kong’s design vision also shines with originality and creativity. BOTTEGA HONG KONG, designed by international design master Alan Chan along with UNVEIL and Su Chang Design Research Office, draws inspiration from Italy’s alimentari (boutique grocery stores) and Hong Kong’s local “si dor” corner shop culture. The pavilion’s structure resembles an opened giant carton, blending raw elegance with futuristic minimalism. Its interior, drawing on the shop traditions of both Italy and Hong Kong, features 15 brands from the two places showcasing furniture, lifestyle goods and design collectibles. Participants include Hong Kong creative icon anothermountainman; Didi Ng, the first Hong Kong finalist of the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize; Italian furniture design powerhouses Moroso and Minotti; and Venetian glass artist Lucia Massari, celebrated for her creations for Dolce & Gabbana Casa.A standout highlight is the collaboration between Francesco Maglia, Italy’s century-old handmade umbrella brand, and Hong Kong heritage umbrella manufacturer Leung So Kee, creating a bespoke umbrella adorned with the skylines of Hong Kong and Italy – a perfect representation of the craftsmanship dialogue between the two places. Separately, Alan Chan reimagines Giorgio Armani's 2010 gown with Hong Kong's old “Chung Leung Ching Kee” feather duster, blending folk craftsmanship with Milanese couture. This fusion celebrates heritage, transcending borders to honour artisanal legacies.TINY STUDIO, curated by emerging artist Chilai Howard, brings together 12 design collectives from Hong Kong and Italy. Within 12 individual studios, artists present cross-disciplinary works blending design, art and technology, offering their personal interpretations of the two cultures. Inspired by Hong Kong’s iconic street stalls from the 1980s and 1990s, the exhibition pays homage to the city’s vibrant street culture. Its kinetic roof moves gently like waves, creating a fluid visual rhythm. Visitors can explore interactive experiences encompassing digital art, music creation, sculpture, fragrance design, tattoo illustration and live weaving demonstrations, immersing themselves in the creative synergy between Italy and Hong Kong. Highlights include a collaborative sculpture by Hong Kong artist Danny Lee Chin-fai and Italian sculptor Francesca Bernardini; an audiovisual piece co-created by acclaimed music producer Edward Chan and Kelly Cheuk and Kwokin from the music video and visual production studio (Re); and a showcase of selected works by illustrator Pen So.Global design brands showcase at the exhibitionDesignInspire continues to serve as a catalyst for international business and cooperation. The event welcomes global pavilions from countries and regions including the Chinese Mainland, Czechia, Macao and Taiwan, offering audiences a kaleidoscope of design perspectives and cultural dialogue. The Czech Pavilion will celebrate the world-famous Bohemian glass tradition, showcasing exquisite artistry and creativity. The SHOP Zone will gather curated design and art pieces available for collection and purchase, while Hong Kong fragrance brand Floriography joins as DesignInspire’s first official “Scent Partner”, bringing a sensory layer of Hong Kong’s olfactory aesthetics to the fair.Several leading Hong Kong design institutions will also participate at DesignInspire. The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) will present student works and its Motifx project featuring home décor combining elements of traditional Chinese motifs and contemporary aesthetics. The Hong Kong Design Centre will showcase over 200 DFA Design for Asia Award-winning pieces, demonstrating the city’s design excellence. Local exhibitors will also unveil new designs, including GERI, an intelligent textile technology company, which will collaborate with graphic design master Kan Tai-keung to launch a new series of smart handbags, debuting at the fair as a seamless fusion of innovation and craftsmanship.During the exhibition, the InnoTalks series will feature 14 sessions of inspiring dialogue, bringing together internationally renowned designers and industry experts to explore forward-looking topics such as creative collectibles, IP development, AI applications and inclusive design. The programme will offer participants valuable practical insights and industry perspectives, while providing opportunities to expand professional networks and stay ahead of the latest trends and collaboration opportunities in the creative sector.To further inspire public interest in design and art, DesignInspire will offer a programme of creative workshops covering multi-sensory creation, art-tech integration, sustainable design and craftsmanship, allowing participants to experience the beauty of creative exploration at first hand.In addition, three other key events – the Business of IP Asia Forum, Entrepreneur Day and Start-up Express: International Edition 2025 – will be held concurrently at the HKCEC on 4 and 5 December, providing broader business networking and matching opportunities. Participants can also engage in one-on-one business matching sessions connecting design service companies with innovative enterprises from across the region to explore new partnerships.DesignInspire DetailsDate:3-6 December 2025 (Wednesday to Saturday)3 December (VIP Preview – by invitation only)4-6 December (open to public)Time:3 December            2pm to 7pm 4-5 December          9:30am to 7:30pm  6 December            9:30am to 7pmVenue:Halls 3C–E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreFee:Free admission with registrationEvent website:https://designinspire.hktdc.com/en/*The event is sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA).Photo download: https://bit.ly/3XMv1e3 Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre, and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, DesignInspire will be held from 3 to 6 December 2025 DesignInspire once again partners with Maison&Objet, France's prestigious design event, which this year returns under its all-new brand identity Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong 2025, with nearly double its previous exhibition area International design master Alan Chan (left) and emerging artist Chilai Howard (right) have curated BOTTEGA HONG KONG and TINY STUDIO, deftly infusing Italian design sensibilities while exhibiting Hong Kong’s creative excellence and Italy’s exceptional artistry (From left) Creations from anothermountainman, Moroso and Minotti (From left) Creations from Riccardo Cenedella, Lucia Massari and Joy BCDesigned by Alan Chan, along with UNVEIL and Su Chang Design Research Office, BOTTEGA HONG KONG features a selection of furniture, lifestyle goods and design collectibles from Hong Kong and Italian brands and designers such as Hong Kong creative icon anothermountainman, Italian furniture design powerhouses Moroso and Minotti, as well as Riccardo Cenedella, Venetian glass artist Lucia Massari, and artist and goldsmith Joy BC (From left) Creations from Pen So, Afa Annfa and Andrea Ponti (From left) Edward Chan, and creations from James Lau and Angus TsuiCurated by Chilai Howard, TINY STUDIO features 12 design units including illustrator and comic artist Pen So, visual artist Afa Annfa, Hong Kong based Italian product and industrial designer Andrea Ponti, music producer Edward Chan, tattoo artist James Lau and fashion designer Angus Tsui, each showcasing works that merge design, art and technology while offering their interpretations of both culturesGERI, a smart textile technology company, will collaborate with graphic design master Kan Tai-keung (centre) to present a new series of smart handbags debuting at the fair World-famous Bohemian glass craftsmanship from the Czech Pavilion (left), hand-drawn illustrations and letterpress specialist DittoDitto (centre), and sustainable fashion and lifestyle showroom MATCH SHOWROOM (right) will be joined by other exhibitors for a curated selection of design and art pieces available for collection and purchase at the SHOP Zone Organised by Hong Kong Design Institute, the second Motifx explores the vibrant world of Chinese characters. With the theme “Culture to Nature – A Surreal Garden of Botanical Patterns”, students and designers create a series of inspiring patterns and design worksMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact:Raconteur PR:Betsy TseTel: (852) 9742 7338Email: betsytse@raconteur.hkClementine CheungTel: (852) 9248 0876Email: clementinecheung@raconteur.hkHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgStanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk.About Business of Design WeekBusiness of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation and brands since 2002, is organised by Hong Kong Design Centre and gathers some of the world’s foremost design masters, brand leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong as well as overseas, driving discourse on the value of design and innovation to inspire global audiences and explore new business opportunities.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

A critical moment for Asia’s banks to align food-and-agri lending with climate and nature targets, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and investor expectationsSINGAPORE, Nov 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Asia Research & Engagement (ARE) today released the Protein Transition Bank Benchmark 2025, its first assessment of how banks in Southeast Asia and India are beginning to integrate sustainable food and agriculture considerations into their financing frameworks.Titled, “Banking Asia’s Protein Transition: Financing the Shift Towards Responsible and Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems”, the study evaluates 24 banks across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, offering a comparative view of how prepared financial institutions are in responding to risks and opportunities in supporting a protein-system transition, based on public disclosures.Building Understanding to Support a Resilient Food SystemKate Blaszak, Director, Protein Transition at Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), said, “Food and agriculture are increasingly material to financial stability, sector resilience, and humane and sustainable outcomes across Asia. This benchmark provides a constructive starting point for banks to build understanding of intersectional risks in this critical sector, strengthen capacity for responsible lending, and engage clients on emerging opportunities in sustainable food systems.”Regional Snapshot: Early Signs of MomentumAlthough maturity varies by market, the benchmark finds that banks across the region are starting to recognise food-and agriculture-related risks and the importance of more resilient, lower-impact food systems.Singaporean banks have responsible-lending frameworks in place, and DBS, UOB, and OCBC have all adopted deforestation-exclusion principles. The next steps are to enhance transparency, demonstrating deforestation and cage-free lending, and boost sustainable finance for this sector.Malaysia’s CIMB and Maybank already support sustainable palm production. They can enhance leadership across their livestock exposure through strengthening nature protection by adding feed-related deforestation exclusions and adding responsible antibiotic use and animal welfare principles to their lending criteria.Thailand’s Kasikornbank, Krung Thai, and SCB reflect early alignment with the country’s expanding plant-based and future-food sector, supporting “Kitchen of the World” ambitions with a clear opportunity to demonstrate leadership in alternative proteins and humane production methods.Indonesia and the Philippines face significant exposure to climate, nature and other agricultural risks. Banks such as BCA, Mandiri, and BDO Unibank are at an early stage of integrating sustainability frameworks for this sector. They can strengthen understanding of the need for more sustainable and resilient agri-finance approaches.India’s ICICI is taking early steps by disclosing climate-risk scenario analyses for the sector. Indian banks overall have yet to include deforestation, animal welfare, or antibiotic-use in their lending criteria, but with food and agriculture identified as a “Priority Lending Sector,” there is a clear case for strengthening lending frameworks to underpin nutritional security and climate resilience.Early Signals Emerging, Yet Gaps Remain Across Climate, Nature, and Protein ThemesClimate: Two banks have begun incorporating food and agriculture into their net-zero strategies — an important early signal in a sector where disclosure of decarbonisation pathways is still emerging. Yet, food and agriculture are significant contributors to climate change as well as being severely impacted by climate change.Animal Welfare: Three banks now reference animal welfare in their responsible lending frameworks, marking the first indications of awareness in this area. The development of measurable standards and sustainable finance for cage-free presents a roadmap for practical progress.Antibiotic Use: Singapore’s UOB has taken an initial step by acknowledging antibiotic stewardship. Expanding this into clear principles for lending evaluation could strengthen risk management, and support food safety.Nature & Biodiversity: DBS, UOB, and CIMB have begun aligning with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. High-impact next steps include extending this alignment to food-agri lending and incorporating verification of deforestation exclusions.Plant-Based Proteins: DBS, Maybank, and Krung Thai are among the early movers incorporating plant-based and alternative proteins within sustainable and transition-finance frameworks — signaling recognition of SE Asia’s fast-growing future-food markets.Looking Ahead: Financing Asia’s Protein TransitionARE highlights the importance of food and agriculture to Asian economies and the imperative for banks to establish a roadmap for reducing risk and capturing transitional funding opportunities such as plant proteins, deforestation-free feed, humane and nature-based solutions. By learning from leadership among peers and looking towards the models set by some regionally active international banks, Asia’s lenders could help drive sustainable food production with climate, health, animal, and nature protective benefits via more comprehensive responsible lending frameworks and transition finance targets.“The next wave of sustainable finance will be defined by nutrition, nature, compassion, and resilience,” Blaszak said. “Banks that act early can reduce systemic risks and unlock new sources of value.”About Asia Research & Engagement (ARE)  ARE brings leading investors into dialogue with Asian-listed companies to address sustainable development challenges and help companies align with investor priorities. With decades of Asia experience, our cross-cultural team understands the region’s unique needs. Our high-quality independent research, robust investor network, and engagement expertise provide corporate leaders and financial decision makers with insights leading to concrete action.To learn more about ARE’s Protein Transition programme: https://asiareengage.com/protein-transition/Contact: Wani DiwarkarEmail: wani.diwarkar@asiareengage.comPhone: +65 9832 0643 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com