Technology

Chengdu booming as global e-commerce hub

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2 years ago

September 14, 2024

CHENGDU, China, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With cross-border trade representing a new direction for e-commerce in recent years, cross-border e-commerce in Chengdu has experienced explosive growth. Its public service platforms completed more than 61 million import and export declarations in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 276 percent.

How does Chengdu in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, a city not located by the sea or any border, achieve such growth? The China Europe Express Railway (Chengdu–Chongqing) is gradually maturing, the construction of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor involving Chengdu is accelerating, two airports in Chengdu are in operation, and related cross-border road transportation has opened, all contributing to Chengdu’s increasingly rich channels for opening-up.

An import and export trading company located in the Chengdu Hi-tech Comprehensive Bonded Zone, is among the beneficiaries of the development of the cross-border e-commerce industry.

A representative from the company said that cross-border consumption surged in 2024. In the first half of the year, its daily average order volume exceeded 20,000, with the daily average order volume of its bonded warehouse in Shuangliu district, Chengdu, close to 15,000 and the monthly throughput of infant milk powder exceeding 1 million cans. The company’s platform saw its order volume increase by around 40 percent year-on-year, the representative said, adding that as a cross-border e-commerce company specializing in imported maternal and child products, it has served more than 2 million cross-border consumers.

The growth in sales and the development of cross-border e-commerce have given companies the impetus to expand their scale and supply chains. The above-mentioned trading company will continue to expand links with overseas brands and increase product categories, its representative said.

With diverse freight routes, products from around the world can be brought to Chengdu, while Chengdu’s advantageous products such as women’s shoes and used cars can be sold abroad. Chengdu is known as the “women’s shoes capital of China” and is a major hub for women’s shoe manufacturing in China. As cross-border e-commerce integrates with the local shoe industry, more companies found business opportunities abroad and Chengdu’s shoe industry is changing from product export to brand export.

A Chengdu-based company, primarily engaged in outsourcing foreign women’s shoe brands, launched its independent site this year and introduced its own brand for overseas sales. The concept of an independent site means establishing a website with its own brand to directly sell products to overseas consumers without relying on foreign brands or sales platforms.

Through the independent site, the company’s per-customer transaction value can reach more than $100, compared to the previous $30.

Currently in Chengdu, an increasing number of shoe manufacturing companies are focusing on cross-border e-commerce. At the end of last year, there were fewer than 200 such companies, but the number has doubled this year. The traditional shoe manufacturing industry in Chengdu is rejuvenated, driven by cross-border e-commerce.

There are now more than 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities nationwide. The businesses providing them services, such as logistics, payment and data, are also rapidly gathering in Chengdu.

A representative from the Chengdu bureau of commerce said that some traditional enterprises that were not engaged in cross-border e-commerce, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, are very willing to go global. The bureau will compile a manual for cross-border e-commerce services targeting such enterprises and nurture a batch of high-quality export brands.

Chengdu has planned to cultivate more than 15 advantageous industrial belts for cross-border e-commerce by the end of 2025, driving transaction volumes to exceed 140 billion yuan ($19.72 billion).

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SOURCE Chengdu Commerce Bureau

Technology

Reliance Digital Brings Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and Galaxy Z Flip8 to Stores Across India

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55 minutes ago

July 25, 2026

Be among the first to own the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8. Customers can now pre-order the latest Galaxy foldables at Reliance Digital, with EMIs starting at ₹6000/month.

MUMBAI, India, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital, India’s leading consumer electronics retailer, today announced the availability of Samsung’s latest generation of foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. Designed to deliver the next evolution of Galaxy AI, powerful performance and iconic foldable innovation, Samsung’s newest line-up is now available across Reliance Digital stores and online.

Built around Samsung’s vision of making AI more intuitive and personal, the new Galaxy foldables combine immersive displays, premium craftsmanship and intelligent experiences that seamlessly adapt to the way users work, create and stay connected.

Leading the line-up is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Samsung’s most premium foldable yet. Featuring an expansive 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, a flagship 200MP camera, the latest Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and a 5,000mAh battery, the device is engineered for users who demand the ultimate in productivity, creativity and entertainment. It is available in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow,.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 brings Samsung’s signature foldable experience in a more compact form factor, featuring a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, a redesigned wider cover screen, Galaxy AI-powered multitasking and flagship-grade performance. Customers can choose from Lavender, Graphite and Cream colour options.

Completing the line-up is the Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung’s most stylish foldable smartphone, designed for users who want flagship performance in a compact, pocket-friendly form. Equipped with a vibrant 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, an enhanced FlexWindow, a 50MP camera system and Galaxy AI experiences, the Flip8 effortlessly blends fashion with functionality.

Customers can visit their nearest Reliance Digital store to experience the new foldables first-hand with guidance from Reliance Digital’s Tech Dosts, compare models, explore exclusive launch offers and Pre-order the Galaxy device that best fits their lifestyle. The complete Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8 are also available through Reliance Digital’s online platform, ensuring customers can be among the first to own Samsung’s latest foldable innovations.

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Technology

Weichai’s Five Tech Routes Global Debut: Diverse Paths to a Green, Smart Future

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55 minutes ago

July 25, 2026

HANOI, Vietnam, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At VEC in Vietnam on July 21, the Shandong Heavy Industry global partners conference & green intelligent products expo opened. Responding to the green transition of global commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Weichai – with decades of expertise – unveiled five core tech routes: BEV, HEV, PEMFC, alternative-fuel ICE, and ADAS. Through full-chain proprietary control and breakthroughs, it provides efficient, low-carbon, intelligent power solutions to the global market.

Battery electric vehicle powertrain: full-chain deployment and high-efficiency recharging: Weichai masters core battery, motor, and e‑control technologies. Its CT100 battery – for heavy tractors and dump trucks – features integrated design and triple insulation, delivering better reliability, efficiency, safety, and speed. The WMS3200 drive system, tailored for heavy‑truck haulage, boosts efficiency and cuts vehicle power consumption. The WMC‑L/H/B integrated controllers offer stable, efficient control for light trucks, heavy trucks, and buses.

Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain: deep integration and ultra-long range: Weichai covers series, parallel, and series-parallel architectures, deeply integrating engine and e-drive. For urban logistics, the WP2.5T range extender offers quick response and low noise; for long-haul transport, the WP3NNG natural-gas range extender uses a “pure electric for short hauls, range-extended for long hauls” mode, with over 1,000 km combined range, easing range anxiety.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell: zero-carbon leadership: Weichai has built a full-chain hydrogen energy system covering components, stacks, and systems. The WEF300 fuel cell engine has been deployed in volume in 49-ton heavy-duty trucks, suitable for long-haul and port logistics. The WEFG500 power generation system provides megawatt-class scalable power to support data centers and industrial plants.

Alternative fuel internal combustion engine: diverse clean-energy options and exceptional cost-effectiveness: Modular design enables flexible switching between H₂ and methanol. WP15DI hydrogen ICE peaks at 46.8% thermal efficiency; WP17T methanol ICE targets heavy‑equipment energy use, cuts operating costs, and is mass‑deployed in 130‑ton mining trucks.

Intelligent driving assistance system: vehicle-road-cloud collaboration: Weichai built a vehicle‑road‑cloud full‑stack architecture, with mining autonomous solution for cm‑level docking & obstacle avoidance, and trunk‑line ADAS with intelligent cruise & auto lane‑change, boosting high‑speed safety and economy.

Going forward, Weichai will keep iterating these five tech routes with global partners to advance sustainable manufacturing.

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SOURCE Weichai Group

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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4 hours ago

July 25, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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Forward-looking statements include statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, regarding the Company’s amount and timing of dividends payable as well as other statements containing words such as “committed to,” “targets,” or similar expressions.

There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; the timing or amount of dividends paid; the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; changes in the Company’s business strategy; increases in capital expenditures; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

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Phone: 503-464-2067

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