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Unleashing Innovation in Data: IOT Data Hackathon 2nd Edition Returns!

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HONG KONG, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Following the resounding success of its inaugural event, the 2nd Edition of the IOT Data Hackathon is set to launch, inviting tertiary students and business professionals to tackle real-world challenges in the realms of Smart Business and Smart Living.

Organised by GS1 Hong Kong in collaboration with Cyberport and HKSTP, the IOT Data Hackathon 2025 will take place on 22-23 March 2025, with a series of pre-hackathon activities to be launched from January to March 2025. With the rapid advancement of IOT technology, the command of data has become more crucial than ever. This Hackathon invites participants to harness the power of IOT data and alternative data to create transformative solutions in two key Challenge Themes:

Smart Business: Develop smart solutions that can help businesses tackle pressing issues, operate more efficiently, make informed decisions, better serve their customers, and drive growth.Smart Living: Develop innovative solutions that address the needs and desires of modern living, enhance our daily experiences, improve quality of life, and promote sustainability within our homes and communities.

The IOT Data Hackathon 2025 provides an exhilarating platform for young innovators, creative minds, problem-solvers, data enthusiasts, and strategists to collaborate, create, and showcase talents. The Hackathon is open to individuals and teams with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Whether you are a tertiary student, a recent graduate, an entrepreneur, a business professional, or anyone with a passion for innovation, join us for this exciting event. You will have the chance to access cutting-edge technology, work with a wealth of data sets, receive mentorship from industry experts, and pitch your solutions to real world problems. It is a unique opportunity to turn ideas into actionable prototypes, make impactful connections, and compete for exciting prizes.

Why Participate?

Learn: Learn data analytics, problem-solving and pitching skills, emerging trends, and technologies through workshops and sessions led by industry experts.Enhance Experience: Gain practical experience by working on real-world problems, harness mentorship and valuable feedback from industry and technology experts. Get Connected: Network and meet industry thought leaders & tech experts to expand network.Gain Exposure & Win Recognition: Showcase expertise, build professional profile, and compete for awards in front of a panel of judges from leading companies.Foster Career Development: Get fast track to incubation/internship programs, explore opportunities for future career advancement

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: 20 December 2024Kick-off Briefing Session: 7 January 2025Hack Day: 22 March 2025Pitch Day: 23 March 2025

How to Register？

Registration for the Hackathon is now open till 20 December 2024, interested individuals can sign up at www.gs1hk.org/iotdatahackathon.

We believe that the future of smart business and smart living lies in collaborative innovation. Join us in creating transformative solutions using IOT data that can make a lasting impact on our society.

For detailed information about the IOT Data Hackathon 2025, please visit www.gs1hk.org/iotdatahackathon. For inquiries, please contact at iot@gs1hk.org / (852) 2861 2819.

PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of the IOT Data Hackathon 2025.

About GS1 Hong Kong

Founded by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in 1989, GS1 Hong Kong (GS1 HK) is the local chapter of GS1®, a not-for-profit, global organisation that brings industry stakeholders together to develop standards-based solutions to address the challenges of data exchange. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, GS1® has 116 national chapters serving 150 economies globally.

GS1 HK aims to empower industry’s digital transformation by enabling businesses to improve efficiency, safety, authenticity and sustainability through platforms, solutions and services based on our global standards. GS1 HK is dedicated to building a collaborative IoT ecosystem in Hong Kong to promote the development of ICT, serving as a bridge between ICT solution providers, users, government and other stakeholders, realising the community’s vision to become a smart city.  

GS1 HK currently supports over 8,000 corporate members from various sectors including retail & consumer packaged goods, healthcare, food & beverage and food services, apparel & footwear, transport & logistics, among others.

For more information, please visit www.gs1hk.org

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Capturing the Beauty of Anhui through Images–2026 Anhui Photography Season Concludes

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HUANGSHAN, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Crionline.

Spanning summer and autumn across three successive photography tours, the “Picturesque Anhui • Imaging Anhui” 2026 Anhui Photography Season officially wrapped up on November 4. Co-hosted by the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), the Anhui Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People’s Government, the event drew 116 photographers from 38 countries and regions. They visited 46 distinctive cultural and tourism attractions across five cities: Hefei, Chizhou, Anqing, Huangshan and Xuancheng. Through their lenses, they presented Anhui’s landscapes, cultural heritage and vibrant everyday life to the world.

Looking back on the three sessions: The first session kicked off in Hefei. Photographers documented the city’s innovation-driven urban landscape as well as the picturesque scenery and intangible cultural heritage of Chizhou’s ancient villages. The second session took them deep into Huangshan and Anqing. They explored time-honored Huizhou villages, magnificent mountains and Huangmei Opera culture, immersing themselves in Huizhou traditions and the cultural charm of the Yangtze River region in western Anhui. The concluding third session was held in Huangshan and Xuancheng, focusing on brilliant autumn hues, Huizhou‑style ancient architecture, and the traditional craftsmanship behind the Four Treasures of the Study.

From lush summer greens to rich autumn colours, the photographers produced more than 11,000 high‑resolution photographs. Reflecting the unique perspectives of international participants, these images will be disseminated globally in diverse forms. They will help tell compelling stories of Anhui’s cultural tourism and further boost the province’s international profile.

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JOYEE N01 Global Mass Production Launch and First Batch Delivery of 2,000 Overseas Orders Kicks Off

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YANCHENG, China, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 28, the ceremony for the global mass production launch of the JOYEE N01 and the first batch delivery of 2,000 overseas orders was grandly held at the Yancheng Branch of China FAW. At the event, FAW Bestune delivered the first batch of 500 vehicles to African customers, marking the official entry of the JOYEE N01 into the global market.

As a flagship product, the BESTUNE XIAOMA has earned recognition from nearly 300,000 users since its launch in 2024. Built upon this blockbuster model and refined with a user-centric philosophy, the JOYEE N01 is an upgraded masterpiece — a solid step forward in elevating the user experience with a global vision.

The JOYEE N01 carries forward the adorable design language: rounded body lines paired with a rich array of exterior color options, winning over young families at first glance. All trims come standard with CATL batteries, delivering a maximum range of over 300KM. The four-door design ensures convenient access to the rear seats. In terms of safety, drawing on FAW’s 70-plus years of automotive manufacturing heritage, the vehicle is fully equipped with a high-strength steel body, dual front airbags, and an electronic stability control system. The product is scheduled to roll out in overseas markets one after another in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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7th World Media Summit opens in Beijing

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BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th World Media Summit held its opening ceremony in Beijing on Saturday under the theme “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action.”

Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing municipal government jointly organized this year’s summit, which runs from Thursday to Monday.

It drew nearly 500 representatives from nearly 330 mainstream media outlets, think tanks and government bodies from 112 countries and regions, as well as the United Nations and other international organizations.

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.

The World Media Summit was initiated in 2009 and is now a major global platform for media exchange and cooperation. The last summit was held in Urumqi, the capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in 2024.

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