BEIJING, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Three hundred years ago, a British man stole the seeds of Wuyi rock tea to plant them elsewhere. Three centuries later, US journalist Douglas travels to Xiamei village at the foot of Wuyi Mountain in Fujian province to learn the age-old craft.

After the entire experience, he understands why people call it “kung fu tea”. For him, picking tea requires “eagle claw skills” and shaking the leaves demands “tai chi hands”. Every step is filled with a sense of mastery and dedication.

Why did Douglas travel all the way to Xiamei village to learn the art of tea-making? What are his insights on the 13,000 km Tea Road? Watch the video to find out.

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — INFiLED, launched the NX Series in early October, a heavy-duty rental LED solution for stage productions. Developed for live events, touring productions, outdoor festivals and temporary indoor or outdoor installations, NX Series is designed for projects where LED systems must hold large structures, shift between stage forms and keep onsite work moving under tight schedules.

Recent INFiLED rental projects place the release in a real production context. Shenzhen Happy Valley‘s outdoor summer festival stage showed the scale of a layered five-screen rental layout, while UMK2026‘s live stage production reflected the precision required for large-format screens and overhead LED elements. Together, they point to stage environments where larger visual surfaces, dimensional design and tighter onsite schedules now converge.

NX is introduced for this kind of stage work, where creative direction and technical execution need to stay aligned from load-in to show time. The platform brings structural capacity, multi-form configuration, rental-ready protection, faster service and stable visual performance into the same system.

Larger Stages Ask More of the System

Large stage displays now do more than fill a background. They shape the scene, define depth and often become part of the performance architecture. Before content appears on screen, the LED structure has already passed through transport, lifting, alignment, rehearsal and operation.

NX is specified for stacking and hanging up to 20 m, with optional wind-resistant braces and locks for demanding sites. That capacity matters for large suspended or stacked LED structures, especially in outdoor environments where structural planning carries the whole production.

The cabinet design follows the same logic. A dual-layer magnesium cabinet keeps panels lighter in handling while retaining the rigidity needed for alignment, with cabinet weights of 6.8 kg and 10.9 kg across its two cabinet options. Top quick locks and bottom alignment pins support faster connection and more consistent geometry as the screen grows.

Creative Forms Need Repeatable Mechanics

Stage design rarely stays within a flat rectangle. Productions move between curves, staggered layers, stepped contours, wraparound corners and compact scenic structures. In rental work, those forms need to return accurately across different venues, crews and schedules.

NX supports flat displays, curved layouts, staggered and stepped surfaces, and heart-shaped creative forms. With NX Edge, the system forms 90° curved transitions for wraparound content. In selected configurations, NX also works with MC Series for right-angle and cube structures, and with Xmk3 Series for larger curved forms.

For precision curves, NX offers a –10° to +15° range in 2.5° steps. The degree-based adjustment gives designers room to shape the stage while giving technicians a clear mechanical reference during installation and repeat use.

Onsite Workflow Shapes the Final Image

A strong stage image depends on work the audience never sees. Load-in, locking, alignment, cabling, service and rehearsal all influence whether the screen stays on schedule and performs cleanly when the show begins.

NX addresses those pressure points through several rental-focused details:

Top quick locks and bottom alignment pins support faster assembly and consistent screen geometry.The unified integrated PDU centralizes power and signal distribution, reducing cabling complexity across the system.Optional clip-on masks for outdoor configurations reduce disassembly steps during onsite service.Outdoor versions feature full encapsulation and IP65-rated protection for exposed environments.

Visual performance remains part of the same production path. Outdoor stages need brightness that stays clear in stronger ambient light, so NX reaches up to 5,000 nits outdoors. A 7,680 Hz refresh rate supports smoother motion and camera capture, while 16-bit grayscale and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio preserve tonal control, depth and clarity for stage content.

NX Series expands INFiLED’s rental LED portfolio with a heavier-duty option for stage production applications where scale, form and timing carry equal weight. For INFiLED, whose work spans rental, fixed-installation and commercial display environments, the release adds another layer to its engineering focus – LED systems shaped around the conditions of real projects, not only around the appearance of the screen.

For stage teams, that focus matters most when the technology fades into the work. The structure holds, the workflow keeps moving and the image reaches the audience as intended.

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BANGKOK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIRA Factoring Public Company Limited has achieved a major digital transformation milestone, exceeding THB 1 Billion in cumulative lending transactions through its advanced digital supply chain financing platform in record time. Developed in collaboration with NEC Thailand and TASConnect.  

By digitizing working capital workflows, the platform provides businesses with rapid liquidity, enhanced cash flow visibility, and reduced operational friction. It empowers buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions to build resilient supply chains while integrating ESG metrics into sustainable financing frameworks. The platform facilitates transformation in supply chain financing through an agile, data-driven connected ecosystem.

“This THB 1 Billion milestone reflects the trust of our customers, suppliers, and strategic partners,” stated Mr. Akrawit Sooksai, Chief Executive Officer of AIRA Factoring Public Company Limited. “Digital supply chain financing has evolved from a technology initiative into a true business growth engine—enabling companies to strengthen liquidity and capture new market opportunities. As adoption accelerates, we anticipate continued expansion with approximately 7% growth.”

Co-Creating Social & Economic Value for Thailand

For decades, NEC Thailand has grown alongside Thai society as a trusted technology partner dedicated to solving complex business and societal challenges.

“At NEC, our commitment goes beyond technology deployment—we focus on co-creating lasting value for society,” said Mr. Hiroki Yoshifuji, President of NEC Corporation (Thailand) Ltd.”By delivering a highly secure, reliable digital supply chain finance platform, we are empowering local businesses and SMEs with timely access to capital. Strengthening financial liquidity across the supply chain builds a more resilient economic foundation for Thailand, driving sustainable growth for enterprises and society alike.”

This milestone achievement will be highlighted at Digital Converge 2026, demonstrating how the synergy among AIRA Factoring, NEC Thailand, and TASConnect is setting a new benchmark for digital supply chain maturity across the region.

Ultimately, the platform delivers measurable enterprise impact by accelerating capital flow for suppliers, enhancing end-to-end supply chain transparency, and embedding ESG principles into corporate financing. Built on NEC’s enterprise-grade, scalable architecture, the solution mitigates operational risk while providing a proven, future-ready foundation for continuous business growth and regional expansion.

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SOURCE NEC Thailand