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Malaysia Sun
06-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
31st Lanzhou investment and trade fair draws global participation
LANZHOU, July 6 (Xinhua) - The 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair opened on Sunday in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, attracting over 2,000 domestic and international enterprises. This year's fair features Indonesia as its guest country of honor. Participation has surpassed previous fairs, with representatives of over 20 nations, including Germany, Spain, Russia, Malaysia and Iran, attending alongside representatives of 18 Chinese municipalities, provinces and autonomous regions, as well as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The fair has four exhibition zones -- covering international Silk Road cooperation, regional exchange, consumer goods, and featured Gansu industries -- showcasing products across the fields of equipment manufacturing, petrochemicals, biomedicine, new materials, new energy, aerospace, agriculture, and data information, according to its organizers. More than 30 forums and trade events have been scheduled for the fair. Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun noted that Indonesia's 16 attending enterprises were presenting coffee, foods, handicrafts and traditional batik, and expressed the hope that the two countries would deepen cooperation on renewable energy, modern agriculture and cultural tourism. As Gansu's flagship international economic event since 1993, the fair has this year secured deals for 1,181 investment projects totaling over 650 billion yuan (about 90.9 billion U.S. dollars) in sectors such as new energy equipment, agricultural processing, new materials, and digital technology.
The Star
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit programme, expands list to 55 countries
BEIJING/JAKARTA: China has added Indonesia to its 240-hour visa-free transit programme, bringing the total number of eligible countries to 55, immigration authorities announced on Thursday (June 12). Effective Thursday, Indonesian travellers who meet the stipulated criteria can enter through any of 60 ports across 24 provincial-level regions and stay in China for up to 240 hours, or 10 days, without a visa before heading to a third destination, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA). During the visa-free transit period, travellers are permitted to engage in tourism, business, exchange visits and family visits. However, the policy does not cover employment, study or journalistic activities, which still require appropriate visas, the NIA said. The expansion came as part of China's efforts to deepen exchanges and cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). It is expected to boost bilateral cooperation, improve trade and investment efficiency, and foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between China and Indonesia, said NIA officials. Travel made easier Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun has welcomed the development, saying the policy will strengthen people-to-people connections, particularly in the tourism sector. Anggi Oktari, a postgraduate student at Padjadjaran University in West Java, said the policy helps save on flight costs and allows her to enjoy China's beauty without the hassle of applying for a visa. "I plan to travel to Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. With this new policy, flying with a transit in China becomes a very appealing option," she said. Dwidayatour, a travel agency in Jakarta, organises around 10 tour groups to China each month, with about 20 people per group. Elsa Febriani, one of its travel consultants, said that in the past, many passengers couldn't even leave the airport due to visa restrictions. "With this new policy, we can offer more leisure travel products and increase our sales," she said. Sudarmanto, a document staff member at Gorumi Travel, another local agency, said the visa-free policy could encourage more Indonesians to visit Chinese cities. "Personally, I'd love to use this opportunity to visit Harbin and Chongqing. I've heard Chongqing has amazing hotpot, which suits Indonesian tastes since we love spicy food," he said. Fang Ruixing, a Chinese Indonesian in his 40s whose ancestral hometown is in Fujian, plans to take his two children to Shanghai Disney Resort. He welcomed the visa-free transit policy but suggested that the 10-day stay could be extended further. "The longer, the better," he said. "China is such a large country that it doesn't make much sense to just transit through." "I really hope China and Indonesia can eventually agree on a two-week mutual visa exemption. That would make it easier for overseas Chinese like me to take our children back to explore their cultural roots." Previously, travellers from Asean countries could enter parts of China visa-free under a regional exemption scheme. That programme allows group tourists to stay for up to six days in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province and Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Earlier this month, China introduced a five-year, multiple-entry visa policy for businesspeople from Asean member states and observer country Timor-Leste. The so-called "Asean visa" extends eligibility to spouses and children of applicants -- allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. Expanded border access Veronika Saraswati, director of the Indonesia-China Partnership Studies Institute, said that the new policy is in line with China's efforts to promote inclusive globalisation and joint development. "It will ultimately bring benefits for regional and global peace and prosperity." China has adjusted its visa rules to boost cross-border mobility and exchanges following the Covid-19 pandemic. In December 2024, authorities expanded the visa-free transit window from previous limits of 72 or 144 hours to 240 hours and increased the number of eligible ports by 21. The coverage now includes regions rich in tourism resources and in cultural and ethnic heritage, such as north China's Shanxi Province, known as a filming location for "Black Myth: Wukong," east China's Jiangxi Province, famous for its porcelain heritage, and Guizhou Province in southwest China, home to multiple world natural heritage sites. Additionally, travellers under the visa-free transit programme can now travel between multiple destinations within designated regions. In provinces such as Anhui in the east, Hainan in the south, and Guizhou in the southwest, the entire provincial area is now accessible under a single itinerary. China has also expanded its unilateral visa-free access programme, allowing travellers from 47 countries to stay for up to 30 days. Recent additions include countries in Latin America and the Gulf region, such as Brazil and Saudi Arabia. These sweeping policy changes have facilitated travel to China, fueling a surge in online content and interest around "China Travel," particularly on platforms like YouTube. In 2024, international travellers made 64.88 million cross-border trips to China, up 82.9 per cent year on year. More than 20 million of these were visa-free entries, marking a 112.3 per cent increase from the previous year, the NIA revealed. Notably, during the recent three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, 231,000 foreigners entered China without a visa -- an increase of 59.4 per cent compared to a year earlier. - Xinhua
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Robots and Human-Centric AI Dazzle at Opening of BEYOND Expo 2025
Pioneering Asian tech unveiled as industry leaders call for global cooperation MACAO, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5 th BEYOND Expo opened it door to visitors today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo as over 800 pioneering Asian companies and tech leaders gathered to showcase leading innovations in robotics, human-centric AI, mixed reality and climate solutions under the theme "Empowering Asia, Connecting the World". VIPs and industry leaders from across Asia came together to share their perspectives about the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue and globalization to create mutually beneficial economic and investment opportunities. Asian companies displayed pioneering tech across a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, wowing business owners, investors and dignitaries who had come to Macao for the Expo. Realising BEYOND Expo's vision of "Empowering Asia, Bridging the World" the BGlobal Summit opened with a keynote from H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, who highlighted the growing economic and investment opportunities in Indonesia and across Asia. Takeo Kawamura – 76 th Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan – highlighted the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue, and Japan's evolving approach to globalization. Throughout the Expo's exhibitor booths and event stages, conversations focused on the need to leverage human-centered tech solutions to tackle global challenges. Panel sessions today included Green Building Conference; BGlobal Summit; Japan Tech Forum; Middle East-Asia Forum; Asia-Europe Tech Forum; International Industrial Design Forum; Founder Talk; Demo session; ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum; and SheTech Summit. Encouraging Innovation - BEYOND Expo Awards BEYOND Expo co-founders Jason Ho and Dr. Lu Gang presented BEYOND Best Choice awards to 25 companies. Since its inception in 2021, the BEYOND Awards have received more than 1,500 nominations, of which more than 200 innovative pioneers have been included in the list. This year's award combines technological breakthroughs, business potential, social value and other dimensions. In order to nurture startups, BEYOND Expo offers Innovation Awards to support entrepreneurs and discover outstanding individuals or technical products and services. The BEYOND Impact Awards honor companies that are driving meaningful change in the realms of environment, society, economy, and technology in line with the United Nation' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Other awards include Gen Z Innovators: The New Force, which focuses on Gen Z entrepreneurs in China looking out towards Asia, BEYOND Medical Technology Excellence Awards and BEYOND Healthy Living Products Innovation Awards which focuses on excellence in medical technology companies and health consumption products. Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. A full list of participating companies can be found here: BEYOND EXPO 2025 About BEYOND Expo The BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) is Asia's leading annual technology event. Serving as a dynamic platform since 2021, BEYOND Expo not only showcases global technological innovations but also provides a unique opportunity to foster innovation upgrades across diverse industries and regions. BEYOND Expo has attracted participation from Asia's Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, unicorn companies, and emerging startups. Through a multifaceted approach involving expos, summits, and various activities, BEYOND Expo has successfully cultivated an innovative ecosystem, propelling collective development in the Asia-Pacific region and the global technology innovation industry.
Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Robots and Human-Centric AI Dazzle at Opening of BEYOND Expo 2025; Pioneering Asian tech unveiled as industry leaders call for global cooperation
Robots attract attention at BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Macau, China: The 5 th BEYOND Expo opened it door to visitors today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo as over 800 pioneering Asian companies and tech leaders gathered to showcase leading innovations in robotics, human-centric AI, mixed reality and climate solutions under the theme 'Empowering Asia, Connecting the World'. VIPs and industry leaders from across Asia came together to share their perspectives about the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue and globalization to create mutually beneficial economic and investment opportunities. Asian companies displayed pioneering tech across a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, wowing business owners, investors and dignitaries who had come to Macao for the Expo. Realising BEYOND Expo's vision of 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World' the BGlobal Summit opened with a keynote from H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, who highlighted the growing economic and investment opportunities in Indonesia and across Asia. Takeo Kawamura – 76 th Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan – highlighted the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue, and Japan's evolving approach to globalization. Throughout the Expo's exhibitor booths and event stages, conversations focused on the need to leverage human-centered tech solutions to tackle global challenges. Xpeng Aeroht demonstrates AEROHT at BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Panel sessions today included Green Building Conference; BGlobal Summit; Japan Tech Forum; Middle East-Asia Forum; Asia-Europe Tech Forum; International Industrial Design Forum; Founder Talk; Demo session; ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum; and SheTech Summit. Encouraging Innovation – BEYOND Expo Awards BEYOND Expo co-founders Jason Ho and Dr. Lu Gang presented BEYOND Best Choice awards to 25 companies. Since its inception in 2021, the BEYOND Awards have received more than 1,500 nominations, of which more than 200 innovative pioneers have been included in the list. This year's award combines technological breakthroughs, business potential, social value and other dimensions. In order to nurture startups, BEYOND Expo offers Innovation Awards to support entrepreneurs and discover outstanding individuals or technical products and services. The BEYOND Impact Awards honor companies that are driving meaningful change in the realms of environment, society, economy, and technology in line with the United Nation' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Other awards include Gen Z Innovators: The New Force, which focuses on Gen Z entrepreneurs in China looking out towards Asia, BEYOND Medical Technology Excellence Awards and BEYOND Healthy Living Products Innovation Awards which focuses on excellence in medical technology companies and health consumption products. Visitors flock to BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. A full list of participating companies can be found here: BEYOND EXPO 2025
