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Indonesia’s Legacy in the Global Vaccine Landscape, Bio Farma and DCVMN Strengthen Health Resilience Through Global Partnership

BANDUNG, Indonesia, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Through PT Bio Farma (Persero), Indonesia has played a strategic and sustained role in the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers’ Network (DCVMN), working to ensure equitable access to safe, high–quality, and affordable vaccines. Since DCVMN’s founding in 2000, Bio Farma has been a key driver in advancing vaccine self–reliance and public health capacity in developing countries.

Collaboration between Bio Farma and DCVMN has been established since the inception of the network. At the first DCVMN Annual General Meeting in Noordwijk in 2000, Bio Farma was one of ten founding members dedicated to advancing vaccine collaboration. In April 2001, Bio Farma in Bandung hosted the 2nd AGM, where the network formalized the DCVMN’s structure and governance. Chaired by then–President Director Thamrin Poeloengan, this meeting established Indonesia as a hub for vaccine collaboration and knowledge–sharing among developing countries.

Shadiq Akasya, current President Director of Bio Farma, stated that the company’s participation in DCVMN reflects Indonesia’s commitment to contributing to global health beyond national interests.

“Bio Farma’s involvement in DCVMN since its establishment is not merely about representation, but about making a tangible contribution toward global vaccine self–reliance. Through collaboration and innovation, we are committed to delivering equitable and sustainable health solutions for all,” said Shadiq.

“We believe that the true strength of the developing countries’ vaccine industry lies in collaboration. Through our active role in DCVMN, we aim to ensure that every nation has access to safe, high–quality, and affordable vaccines, a real manifestation of Indonesia’s contribution to global health security,” he added.

In 2004, Bio Farma, together with other DCVMN members, played a vital role in expanding access to the pentavalent (DPT–HepB–Hib) vaccine through a technology–transfer collaboration with the Netherlands Vaccine Institute. This achievement demonstrated that Bio Farma’s contributions within the DCVMN network are not symbolic but deeply technical and practical.

Global trust in Bio Farma has continued to grow. In 2012, Indonesia once again hosted the 13th DCVMN AGM in Bali. Mahendra Suhardono, one of Bio Farma’s directors at the time, was elected President of the Executive Committee for the 2013 – 2014 term.

Indonesia’s leadership was further recognized when Bio Farma was entrusted to serve as Chair of the Board of DCVMN for the 2023–2025 period, acting as a bridge between network members and global strategic priorities, while showcasing Indonesia’s capacity to lead the vaccine industry in developing countries.

Bio Farma’s commitment to innovation goes far beyond collaboration. In 2020, its nOPV2 vaccine became the first to receive an Emergency Use Listing from the World Health Organization, enabling faster deployment of vaccines during global health emergencies. This achievement reflected not only Bio Farma’s scientific and technical excellence but also effective coordination and communication among multiple international stakeholders, including funders, scientists, academic researchers, policymakers, global vaccine advocates, and vaccine manufacturers. Such collaboration enabled the rapid development, approval, and rollout of nOPV2 during a critical moment for global public health.

This milestone demonstrated that a developing–country manufacturer can achieve world–class innovation, meeting the highest international standards of safety, quality, and efficacy recognized by the WHO. Beyond being a scientific breakthrough, nOPV2 represents technological self–reliance and global confidence in Indonesia’s capability to contribute meaningfully to international health security. Bio Farma’s success serves as an inspiration to all DCVMN members to continue strengthening their research, development, and production capacity in pursuit of achieving vaccine self–sufficiency and global health resilience across developing countries.

With a production capacity of more than 3.5 billion doses per year, Bio Farma supplies vaccines to over 150 countries and holds WHO Prequalification certification for 12 types of vaccines. As the Center of Excellence for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in vaccine development, production, and distribution, Bio Farma continues to strengthen Indonesia’s strategic role in the global health landscape.

The upcoming 26th DCVMN Annual General Meeting, to be held in Bali on 29–31 October 2025, marks an important moment for Indonesia to reaffirm its leadership in global health diplomacy. Through this forum, Bio Farma is committed to advancing innovation, collaboration, and vaccine self–reliance worldwide, toward a more resilient and equitable global health ecosystem.

About DCVMN
The Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) is a global alliance of 46 vaccine manufacturers from 17 developing countries, established in 2000 to strengthen public health through equitable access to high–quality vaccines.

DCVMN promotes collaboration among its members through advocacy, capacity building, professional training, and joint research initiatives, aimed at enhancing global immunization programs.

Working closely with international organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, CEPI, PATH, CHAI, and the Gates Foundation, DCVMN strives to ensure that every nation has the capability to produce and supply affordable, life–saving vaccines. For further information, please visit dcvmn.org. 

About Bio Farma
PT Bio Farma (Persero) is Indonesia’s state–owned life science company and the largest vaccine manufacturer in Southeast Asia.

Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Bandung, Bio Farma produces and supplies vaccines to more than 150 countries, while playing an active role in biotechnology research, innovation, and global health security.

As a member of DCVMN, Bio Farma continues to contribute to international collaboration to ensure equitable vaccine access and improved global public health. For further information, please visit www.biofarma.co.id .


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Jincheng Explores a New Model for Wellness Tourism Through Ancient Village Revitalization

JINCHENG, China, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During the National Day and Mid–Autumn Festival holiday in early October, Jincheng city took its ancient villages and castles as core carriers to activate cultural tourism consumption through multidimensional innovations. Jincheng Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism noted that the innovations included immersive “red tourism” experiences, an array of all–age festive events, the living preservation of intangible cultural heritage, and digital technology–enhanced museum exhibitions. These initiatives have not only enriched the holiday tourism market but also reflect Jincheng's continuing efforts to advance its wellness tourism industry through a culture–tourism synergy, where culture shapes tourism experiences and tourism promotes cultural vitality.

Jincheng explores a new model for wellness tourism through ancient village revitalization.

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Jincheng Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism stated that in recent years, building on its profound historical legacy and unique ancient village resources, Jincheng has steadily upgraded rural villages into scenic zones. So far, 18 villages across the city have been upgraded to A–level scenic areas, forming a series of distinctive destinations that blend cultural charm, local vitality, and wellness functions.

Taking the “Huangcheng Five Villages” in Beiliu Town as an example, the integration of core resources such as Royal Prime Minister's Palace and Guoyu Ancient City has created a diversified industrial system. This system encompasses 5A and 4A–level scenic spots, high–end hotels, boutique inns, and the Taiyue Spirit Practice Center, generating employment for over 3,000 local residents. This initiative has fostered a virtuous interaction between cultural preservation, industrial revitalization, and people's income growth. Yuchi Village in Qinshui County, capitalizing on the cultural brand of writer Zhao Shuli and its ecological advantages, has developed into a wellness–themed village that combines cultural experiences with health preservation. Lianghu Village in Gaoping City, with its well–preserved Ming and Qing–era ancient architecture and intangible cultural heritage, promotes the deep integration of “ancient villages+wellness+experiential learning.” Suzhuang Village, building on its identity as the “Town of Weddings,” has revitalized traditional courtyards to create a tourism experience centered on wedding customs, making it a prominent highlight of the “Hundred Villages and Hundred Courtyards” project.

These revitalization efforts not only breathe new life into historical and cultural heritage but also, through differentiated development strategies tailored to each village, establish a new cultural tourism and wellness ecosystem. This ecosystem integrates cultural immersion, ecological leisure, and health preservation, offering an inspiring “Jincheng model” for the sustainable revitalization of traditional villages.

Source: Jincheng Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism


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Lucidya Report Reveals the Digital Pulse of Summer Travel 2025

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While travelers filled cabins this summer, they also filled timelines. A new Summer Travel 2025 Report by Lucidya, the region’s leading AI–Native Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform, reveals how online conversations shaped the travel season across the Middle East and beyond.

Analyzing millions of social media posts, comments, and news mentions between June and August 2025, the report tracks how Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Kuwait Airways captured global attention topics ranging from viral campaigns to service–related controversies.

Emirates led the conversation with nearly 10,000 posts and over 167,000 engagements, driven by sponsorship activations such as the U.S. Open partnership and high–profile influencer collaborations. Qatar Airways maintained strong visibility, though service complaints about delays and baggage accounted for a notable share of mentions. Meanwhile, Kuwait Airways achieved positive sentiment through attentive service stories and smooth operations, proving that smaller carriers can still earn strong brand equity.

Lucidya’s social listening analysis highlights key customer–experience lessons for airlines in a digitally driven market. Among them: communicate swiftly during disruptions, humanize service through crew recognition, and act on real–time passenger feedback to build long–term trust.

“Every traveler today is a storyteller,” shared Yara Milbes, Global VP Marketing at Lucidya. “The airlines that listen, adapt, and respond in real time will own the narrative and the loyalty of tomorrow’s passengers.”

Inside the report:

  • The viral moments that defined the season’s biggest airline conversations
  • Sentiment trends showing how praise and frustration evolved in real time
  • Benchmark comparisons across three leading Gulf carriers
  • Data–backed lessons for CX and marketing leaders seeking to translate digital sentiment into business performance

With tourism positioned as a pillar of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and travel demand in the GCC projected to grow by double digits through 2026, understanding these digital signals has become vital. The Summer Travel 2025 Report provides a roadmap for CX leaders to translate online sentiment into measurable business outcomes.

To explore the full findings, including regional benchmarks, sentiment maps, and actionable insights for the aviation and travel industries, download the complete report here.

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2025 FISU University World Cusp Football Kicks Off in Dalian, China

DALIAN, China, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2025 FISU (International University Sports Federation) University World Cup Football opened in Dalian, China on September 17 at the Suoyuwan Football Stadium. Twenty–four top university football teams from 17 countries across five continents gathered in this prestigious “football city” to compete in an exciting and friendly football tournament.

2025 FISU University World Cusp Football kicks off in Dalian, China

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China fielded four teams for this edition: the defending champions, Beijing Normal University Women's Team; the 2024 AUSF (Asian University Sports Federation) Football Cup champions, Shanghai University of Sport Women's Team; the host representatives, Beihang University Men's Team; and the wildcard entry, Yanbian University Men's Team. In the opening game that evening, Shanghai University of Sport Women's Team secured a 4–0 victory over University of Valencia Women's Team.

As the first team to arrive, the women's football team from Polytechnic University of Hauts–de–France, also engaged in cultural and sports exchange activities at the partner institution, Dalian Minzu University, prior to the tournament.

During the opening ceremony, Mr. Leonz Eder, President of FISU, extended his appreciation for China's contributions to university sports development and unwavering support for the FISU. With such efforts, China has emerged as the most important and valued partner of FISU.

This edition of the FISU World Cup Football is another world–class youth football event hosted by Dalian following the successful ISF Football World Cup 2024. This edition not only brought together elite teams from traditional football powerhouses like Spain, France, Brazil, and Chile, but also included top–ranked universities such as the University of Sydney and the University of Auckland, both in the 2025 QS World University Rankings top 500, showcasing the event's high standards and international appeal.

Source: Executive Committee of the 2025 FISU University World Cup Football


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لوسيديا تعلن مشاركتها كراعٍ فضي في مؤتمر E3 لإدارة تجربة العملاء في المملكة العربية السعودية وتكشف عن حلول الجيل الجديد في هذا المجال

الرياض:, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

 أعلنت لوسيديا، المنصّة الرائدة لإدارة تجربة العملاء (CXM) والمعزّزة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، عن مشاركتها كراعٍ فضي في مؤتمر E3 لتجربة العملاء، الذي يُعقد في فندق جي دبليو ماريوت – الرياض، خلال الفترة 29 – 30 سبتمبر 2025.

تأتي هذه المشاركة في ظل سعي المملكة إلى تسريع تحقيق مستهدفات رؤية 2030، حيث أصبحت تجربة العملاء أولوية رئيسية لدى 96% من الشركات. ويُعَدّ مؤتمر E3 منصّة محورية لمواكبة هذه الأولويات الوطنية، من خلال جمع قادة تجربة العملاء لعرض الاستراتيجيات والابتكارات وأفضل الممارسات، مع التركيز على الذكاء الاصطناعي، والتحول الرقمي، والتحليلات المتقدمة.

تأتي مشاركة لوسيديا عقب إتمامها جولة تمويلية من السلسلة (Series B) بقيمة 30 مليون دولار أمريكي، لتُسجّل كأكبر جولة تمويلية في المنطقة للشركات المتخصصة بالذكاء الاصطناعي. وستُسهم هذه الاستثمارات في تسريع خطط لوسيديا الاستراتيجية لتوسيع نطاق منصة الوكيل الذكي (AI Agent)، المصممة لأتمتة المهام التفاعلية مع العملاء، بما يشمل مجالات الدعم والمبيعات والتسويق، مع الالتزام الكامل بقوانين وتشريعات حماية البيانات الإقليمية.

وفي تصريحٍ رسمي، قال متحدث باسم لوسيديا:

“تجربة العملاء لم تعد مجرد شعار متداول، بل هي العامل الأهم الذي يحدد نجاح العلامة التجارية أو تعثّرها. وفي هذه الدورة من مؤتمر E3، تعرب لوسيديا عن حماسها لاستعراض أحدث ابتكاراتها في مجالات الذكاء الاصطناعي التفاعلي (Agentic AI CX)، والاستماع الاجتماعي، والتفاعل متعدد القنوات. حلولنا تمكّن المؤسسات من تقديم تجارب عملاء شخصية، قابلة للتوسع، ومرتكزة على البيانات، سواء في المملكة العربية السعودية أو على مستوى المنطقة. وندعو زوّار جناحنا إلى خوض تجربة تفاعلية ملهمة، تمنحهم رؤية أوضح لمستقبل تجربة العملاء.”

تركز شركة لوسيديا لإدارة تجربة العملاء على محرك ذكاء اصطناعي مُصمم باللغة العربية، يتميز بدقة تتجاوز 92%، ليُسجّل معيارًا مرجعيًا في هذا القطاع. ويخدم هذا المحرك مؤسسات رائدة في 11 دولة من منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، عبر قطاعات الاتصالات، والقطاع المالي والمصرفي (BFSI)، والضيافة، والرعاية الصحية، والقطاع الحكومي. ومن خلال مشاركتها في مؤتمر E3، تسعى لوسيديا إلى بناء جسور تواصل مع قادة تجربة العملاء، واستعراض مستقبل إدارة تجربة العملاء المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، وإبراز كيفية تمكين المؤسسات من تعزيز الولاء، وخفض التكاليف، وتقديم تجارب شخصية ومتعددة القنوات على نطاق واسع.

ندعوكم لزيارة لوسيديا في الجناح A11 – قاعة جي دبليو، فندق جي دبليو ماريوت الرياض للتعرّف أكثر على أحدث حلولها في مجال إدارة تجربة العملاء.

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Lucidya Raises USD30 Million in Largest AI Funding Round in MENA

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucidya, MENA’s leading AI–Powered customer experience management (CXM) platform, has announced the close of its USD30 million Series B round—the largest AI investment ever raised in the region.

The round was led by Impact46, the Saudi VC behind IPOs Jahez and Rasan. New participants included Aramco’s investment arm Wa’ed Ventures, government–backed, digital–innovation catalyst Takamol Ventures, and SparkLabs. Existing investors Rua Growth Fund and ARG also returned, doubling down on their long–term conviction in Lucidya’s trajectory.

Congratulations were delivered by H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, during his visit to Lucidya’s Riyadh headquarters.

Founded in 2016 and backed by VCs since 2019, Lucidya is one of MENA’s AI pioneers. Operating in 11 countries, it serves telecom, BFSI, hospitality, healthcare, and public sector clients with a combined market cap over USD250 billion—enhancing experiences for their +75 million customers and citizens across the region.

Abdullah Asiri, Lucidya’s CEO and Founder, commented on the round explaining, “We bet on AI back in 2016, long before it became a boardroom buzzword. That early conviction is now paying off as we become the trusted, regional AI partner for CX.”

At the core of Lucidya’s platform is a proprietary Arabic–language AI engine with +92% accuracy—an industry benchmark that powers deep insights, intelligent engagement, and automation across customer touchpoints where others fall short. Lucidya is targeting MENA’s rapidly growing CRM/CX software market, projected to reach USD9 billion by 2030.

Commenting on the milestone, Asiri shared, “We chose Impact46 to lead this round because they are one of the most proven VCs, with two IPOs in their portfolio. They are the perfect partner to scale Lucidya to a global AI force.”

“Lucidya is exactly the kind of company we look to back—founders solving real regional challenges with defensible tech and bold ambition,” said Impact46 Partner, Basmah Alsinaidi. “Their mastery of Arabic–first AI and traction with top–tier enterprises mark them as a future category leader.”

With this investment, Lucidya will scale its AI Agent offering, positioning itself as a digital workforce platform for customer–facing roles; automating and personalizing engagement across support, marketing, sales, and CX while cutting costs and ensuring compliance like PDPL.

Asiri highlighted the expansion’s impact, “By expanding into AI Agents, we’re tapping into the region’s labor economy, turning workforce costs into scalable, compliant AI capacity.”

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“لوسيديا” تحصد استثمارًا قياسيًا بقيمة 112.5 مليون ريال سعودي في أضخم جولة استثمارية للذكاء الاصطناعي في الشرق الأوسط

الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أعلنت “لوسيديا”، الشركة السعودية الرائدة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا لإدارة تجارب العملاء (CXM) المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، عن إغلاق أكبر جولة استثمارية في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي في المنطقة، بقيمة 112.5 مليون ريال سعودي ضمن جولة “Series B” التي تم الاحتفاء بها من قبل معالي المهندس عبد الله السواحه، وزير الاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات، أثناء زيارته لمقرّ الشركة.

قادت الجولة شركة “Impact46” التي نجحت في إدراج شركتَي “جاهز” و”رسن” في السوق المالية السعودية. وشارك في الجولة مستثمرون استراتيجيون جدد أبرزهم “واعد فنتشرز” الذراع الاستثمارية لـ”أرامكو”، و”تكامل فنتشرز” المدعومة حكوميًا، و”SparkLabs“، إضافةً إلى صندوق رؤى للنمو وشركة “ARG“، مما يؤكّد إيمانهم المستمر في مستقبل “لوسيديا”.

وقال المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لـ”لوسيديا”، عبد الله عسيري: “آمنا بالذكاء الاصطناعي منذ عام 2016، عندما كان مجرد فكرة بعيدة عن واقع الأعمال. راهنّا مبكرًا على أن نقود هذا التحول من السعودية والمنطقة إلى العالم، وكرّسنا جهودنا لتطوير حلول تقنية حقيقية تعالج تحديات العملاء بأحدث نماذج الذكاء الاصطناعي. واليوم، نُجني ثمار ذلك، لنصبح الشريك الموثوق في تحسين تجارب العملاء على مستوى المنطقة.”

وأكّد عسيري: “سعدنا بالعمل مع Impact46 لقيادة هذه الجولة، لكونهم من أنجح صناديق رأس المال الجريء في المنطقة، ولديهم سجل حافل يشمل طرح شركتين للاكتتاب العام. إنهم الشريك المثالي لدفع لوسيديا من قصة نجاح سعودية إلى قوة عالمية في الذكاء الاصطناعي.”

وقالت بدورها بسمة السنيدي، الشريكة في “Impact46“ : “لوسيديا تمثل نموذجًا مثاليًا للشركات التي نطمح إلى دعمها، فهي تقدم حلولًا مبتكرة لتحديات المنطقة، مدعومة بتقنية قوية وفريق طموح. وتفوّقها في الذكاء الاصطناعي وكسبها لثقة كبار العملاء يجعلها في موقع الريادة الإقليمية مستقبلًا.”

وأعلنت “لوسيديا” عن عزمها الاستثمار في توسيع نطاق حلول “وكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي” (AI Agents) الخاصة بها، لتتحول إلى منصة رقمية متكاملة للفرق التي تتعامل مباشرةً مع العملاء، بهدف تمكين الشركات من أتمتة التفاعل مع العملاء وتخصيصه عبر وظائف الدعم والتسويق والمبيعات وتجربة العميل، وتقليل التكاليف التشغيلية، وتحسين الأداء، وضمان الامتثال للأنظمة.

تأسست “لوسيديا” عام 2016 كإحدى أوائل الشركات المتخصصة في الذكاء الاصطناعي في الوطن العربي، وحقّق محرّكها للذكاء الاصطناعي العربي دقة 92%. وتخدم اليوم عملاء في 11 دولة ضمن قطاعات الاتصالات والخدمات المالية والضيافة والرعاية الصحية والقطاع الحكومي، وقد حسّنت تجارب أكثر من 75 مليون مواطن وعميل. وتجدر الإشارة إلى أنّ الشركة تستهدف سوق برمجيات إدارة علاقات وتجربة العملاء في المنطقة، المتوقع أن يبلغ حجمها 9 مليارات دولار بحلول 2030.

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Africa-China Trade Momentum Accelerates at Key Expo

The 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) — Quality African Products

CHANGSHA, China, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported, the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), themed “China and Africa: Together Toward Modernization”, was successfully held in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province.

Marking its largest edition to date, the 2024 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo drew over 30,000 attendees—including ministerial delegations from more than 40 African countries and over 1,000 African entrepreneurs.

During the event, 176 cooperation projects worth 11.39 billion U.S. dollars were signed, covering diverse sectors including construction and manufacturing, power and energy, transportation, information services, as well as culture and healthcare.

At the four–day event, more than 800 African products, ranging from Kenyan black tea to Congolese framed artwork, either debuted or expanded their presence in the Chinese market, a stable and promising destination supported by favorable policies and platforms.

“Hunan is emerging as a vital platform for fostering China–Africa economic and trade partnership. Next, we will enhance dialogue and coordination with our African partners, to ensure mutual understanding and jointly shape our cooperation approach,” Guo Ning, deputy director of Hunan's provincial department of commerce, told Haiwainet in an interview.

“China is our strong friend, and we share a vision of mutual respect and mutual success. I want to thank the Chinese government for even setting up a permanent Zambian Pavilion in China where Zambian businesses, products, and services are showcased. This is important to us because it gives us a dependable presence in China to conduct trade, promote business, and position Zambia as Africa’s rising hub for trade and investment,” Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry of Zambia, told Haiwainet.

Jointly organized by the Hunan Provincial Government and China’s Ministry of Commerce, this year’s event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and marks the commencement of implementing outcomes from the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit.

Since FOCAC’s inception, China–Africa trade has achieved successive milestones, with China maintaining its position as Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years. Bilateral trade volume surpassed 2 trillion CNY in 2024.

Company：Haiwainet
Contact Person: Sun Morong
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.haiwainet.cn/
Telephone: 18618165642
City：Beijing, China

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One in Every Four New Enterprise Clients in H1 2025 Switched From Global CXM Vendors to Lucidya

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucidya, the region’s leading AI Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform, announced that one in every four new enterprise clients in H1 2025 made the switch from global CXM vendors. This milestone underscores a growing shift toward platforms purpose–built for Arabic–speaking markets and region–specific regulatory needs.

Clients cite Lucidya’s advanced Arabic natural language processing, deep CX focus, and regional expertise as decisive factors. The platform currently supports over 15 Arabic dialects with 92% sentiment analysis accuracy, significantly outperforming global alternatives.

A key driver behind this shift is Lucidya’s alignment with local data privacy regulations, including compliance with Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) guidelines and Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). This makes Lucidya the preferred choice for highly regulated sectors such as government, telecom, and finance.

“Arabic AI accuracy and regional CX leadership are driving this exciting market shift,” said Muhannad Al Shaikh, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucidya. “Clients choose Lucidya because they see measurable results. Our technology understands context, is fully compliant with local and global regulations, and delivers insights that drive real impact.”

This momentum follows a series of strategic leadership appointments earlier this year that have strengthened Lucidya’s commercial, product, and go–to–market capabilities, further accelerating regional expansion.

About Lucidya 

Lucidya is an AI–powered unified customer experience platform (CXM) designed to support CX and Marketing leaders in large enterprises, governments, and SMEs across the Arab world. Through the transformative power of AI, Lucidya enables organizations of all sizes to turn raw data into meaningful interactions and actionable insights, allowing them to build human connections and drive real business impact, safely and securely. 

We are fully compliant with global and regional data privacy and security regulations, including SOC2 for data management standards, and the SDAIA PDPL in KSA. Lucidya also adheres to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ensuring robust risk management practices, and comply with key US data privacy regulations.


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The 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference to be held in Yueyang, Hunan from May 24 to 26

YUEYANG, China, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The opening ceremony and cultural tourism promotion conference of the 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference will kick off at Baling Square in Yueyang, Hunan on the evening of May 25. With the slogan “Three Xiang and Four Waters, Meet in Hunan. Magnificent Rivers and Lakes, Yueyang Under Heaven”, the conference keeps up with the trend of the times, deeply excavates the connotation of Huxiang culture, and focuses on the new needs and expectations of the public for tourism. It schedules to hold 3 main activities and 5 supporting activities.

The 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference will be held in Yueyang, Hunan from May 24 to 26.

 A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link.

Known as “Baling” in ancient times, Yueyang city is a historical and cultural city with profound humanities and beautiful scenery. It integrates famous mountains, rivers, towers, celebrities, and literary works, serving as one of the important birthplaces of Chinese culture and a renowned tourist destination at home and abroad.

Currently, Yueyang is firmly grasping the “historical IP” of Yueyang Tower. With Yueyang Tower – Dongting Lake as the core, it connects four ecological calling cards: “The Smile of Finless Porpoises”, “The Graceful Shadow of Elks”, “The Song of Migratory Birds”, and “The Cuteness of Pandas”, forming a full – domain ecological cultural tourism matrix of “core IP + multiple scenarios”. In recent years, characteristic activities such as the “International bird – watching festival” and “Reed art festival” have become popular, and tourist attractions like “Dongting Lake Town” and “Yangsha Lake International tourism resort” are bustling with visitors.

Taking advantage of the 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference, Yueyang has incorporated the cultural and tourism industry into the “three advantageous industries” of the city's “1+3+X” modern industrial system, and the cultural and tourism industry has entered a fast lane of development, attracting visitors from all over to the banks of Dongting Lake to view the “Splendid Scenery of Baling” and experience “poetry and distance”.

Source: The Organizing Committee of 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference


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