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Smart border port keeps China-Vietnam trade flowing nonstop

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BEIJING, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: On a recent spring morning at Youyiguan Port, known as Friendship Pass, on the China–Vietnam border in Pingxiang city, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, a steady stream of trucks lined up at the border crossing, ferrying tropical fruits into China and hauling machinery and electronics to Vietnam. The scene is brisk, efficient – and increasingly automated.

Friendship Pass, one of the largest and most efficient land border crossings between China and Vietnam, is undergoing a high-tech overhaul. The site is being transformed into China’s first cross-border smart port, with the Chinese section scheduled to commence pilot operations later this year.

Roughly 1,500 vehicles now pass through the port each day. Once the upgrade is completed on both sides, clearance capacity is expected to multiply, strengthening trade links between China and ASEAN and deepening regional economic integration.

For Vietnamese truck driver Nguyen, the changes are already evident. “I just roll down my window for fingerprint and facial scans – the process typically takes about 45 seconds,” he said. Nguyen regularly transports fruits from Vietnam to distribution centers in China. The streamlined clearance process now enable him to make up to 30 round trips per month. “I hope to see even more Vietnamese fruits exported to China,” he said. “Faster clearance means more deliveries – and higher earnings.”

At a bonded warehouse near Friendship Pass, run by the Guangxi branch of Fuliankang Cross-Border Logistics, shipments of high-value electronic components arrive from Chinese factories, bound for assembly lines in Vietnam. With a few taps on his phone, warehouse manager Li Zhen pulls up real-time customs data. “The Smart Youyiguan app allows us to submit declarations in advance and track clearance in real time,” he said. “It has drastically reduced processing times.”

In 2024, the company’s exports via Friendship Pass surged to $240 million more than doubling the previous year’s total.

The gains reflect a broader digital transformation underway at the port. Since 2022, Youyiguan Customs has rolled out a range of digital systems – including a smart logistics management platform, an intelligent inspection assistance system, and a smart quarantine processing system – all aimed at reducing delays and improving throughput.

In the first two months of this year, trade at the port recorded double-digit growth, giving China’s foreign trade a strong start.

The smart logistics management platform allows for real-time tracking from the moment a cargo manifest is submitted, using BeiDou satellite positioning and video surveillance to streamline dispatching. Meanwhile, the intelligent inspection assistance system uses display screens and geomagnetic sensors to monitor traffic flow and assign inspection bays automatically – cutting wait times by 20 percent and increasing turnover efficiency by 35 percent.

The quarantine process has also been fully digitized. From vehicle queuing and fumigation scheduling to gas concentration monitoring and report submission, the smart quarantine processing system now saves an average of 3.5 hours per shipment.

“Import clearance for a fruit container previously took six hours,” said Lu Qiujing, a business manager at a Guangxi-based fruit importer. “Now it can be done in as little as three. That means less spoilage and quicker delivery to market.”

The China–Vietnam cross-border smart port project at Friendship Pass represents a major investment in regional trade infrastructure, with a total outlay of 1.062 billion yuan ($145.49 million). It integrates advanced technologies such as satellite navigation, 5G technology, AI-driven transport vehicles, and large-scale automated cargo-handling machinery, along with smart inspection systems and a centralized command platform – all engineered to sustain uninterrupted, 24/7 operations.

The Chinese segment of the project has been largely complete and is now in system integration and testing phases, with trial runs scheduled to begin within the year.

“Once completed, the port will enable 24/7 customs clearance,” said Shi Lei, deputy director of Youyiguan Customs. “Goods will be able to travel from Nanning in Guangxi to Bac Giang or Bac Ninh in Vietnam within 24 hours – making round-the-clock cross-border trade a reality.”

Vietnamese authorities, for their part, approved their smart port development plan on August 17, 2024. Construction on the Vietnamese side is now in full swing.

Wei Zhaohui, director of the Guangxi International Expo Affairs Bureau, called the project not only a major step forward in enhancing port clearance capacity and expanding trade between the two countries, but also a model for promoting trade and investment liberalization across the broader China-ASEAN region.

 

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212NYC New York’s Digital Advertising Club Celebrates Industry Trailblazers at 12th Annual Gala on Nov. 5, 2026

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212NYC 2026 Gala Awards Spotlight “Humanity in Action: Staying Human in the Age of AI” 

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 300 of the advertising industry’s most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers gathered at Tribeca Rooftop on November 5 for 212NYC’s 12th Annual Gala & Excellence Awards.

212NYC, New York’s Digital Advertising Club, hosted the evening under the theme “Humanity in Action: Staying Human in the Age of AI,” reflecting a pivotal moment for the industry as leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence while keeping human creativity, connection, and impact at the center. Each year, the 212NYC Gala brings together the brightest talent and most influential voices in advertising to celebrate the trailblazers, visionaries, and innovators driving the industry forward and making a lasting impact.

“The 212NYC Gala gives us an opportunity to celebrate the people moving our industry forward,” said Jay Wolff, President of 212NYC. “As AI transforms how we work, connect, and create, this year’s theme is a powerful reminder that our greatest asset remains our humanity. The leaders we’re honoring exemplify the vision, innovation, and human impact that will define the next chapter of advertising.”

The 212NYC Annual Gala is a signature gathering for the New York advertising community, bringing together leaders across media, marketing, and advertising to celebrate achievement, strengthen connections, and explore the forces shaping the industry’s future.

“Since 2002, 212NYC has grown alongside the digital advertising industry, bringing people together to learn, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships,” said Ritu Trivedi, Vice President of 212NYC. “Our community has always been driven by a willingness to embrace change while recognizing the value of human connection. This year’s Gala celebrates that spirit and the people who are helping our industry innovate with purpose.”

The 2026 Gala recognized five distinguished leaders whose work exemplifies this year’s commitment to humanity, innovation, and impact.

The 2026 Honorees:

Chrissie Hanson, CEO, dentsu North America Media Practice & Global Brand President, Carat (Human-Centered Leadership Award)Todd Kaplan, CMO North America, The Kraft Heinz Company (Industry Luminary Award)Jeff Lucas, Chief Revenue Officer, Tubi (Breakthrough Leader Award)Kory Marchisotto, President, e.l.f. Brands (Human Impact Award)Nick Tran, President & CMO, First Round Collective (Innovation with Impact Award)

The evening featured keynote remarks and hosting by Rishad Tobaccowala, 212NYC’s 2025 Industry Luminary Award honoree. A respected industry thinker and leader, Tobaccowala returned to this year’s event to share his perspective on the evolving advertising landscape and the importance of keeping people at the heart of progress.

“We are living through a period of extraordinary technological change, but technology alone cannot determine the future we create,” said Rishad Tobaccowala, keynote speaker and host of the 2026 212NYC Gala. “The real opportunity is to use AI to amplify human imagination, judgment, and connection, not replace them. I’m delighted to return to the 212NYC Gala, where this year’s theme invites our industry to think deeply about what it means to innovate while staying human.”

The evening was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, including Acast, Amazon Ads, Channel Factory x Omnicom Media, CÎROC Vodka, dentsu, DoubleVerify, e.l.f. Beauty, Fanatics Advertising, Fetch, Fox, Google, iHeartMedia, Instacart Ads, Integral Ad Science, Kraft Heinz, LoopMe, Media.net, The New York Times, Peer39, Raptive, Roku, Skydance Advertising, Tubi, Vevo, Walmart Connect, WPP Media, and Zynga Ads.

 About 212NYC, New York’s Digital Advertising Club

212NYC is New York’s leading organization for the digital advertising industry, reaching more than 5,000 professionals across media, marketing, and advertising. 212NYC connects and educates community members through a year-round slate of compelling panels with industry leaders, signature events, and programs that advance learning and drive impact. A nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, 212NYC welcomes advertising professionals throughout the New York area. Learn more at www.212NYC.org.

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Diana Horowitz,
212NYC Marketing Chair
Phone: 646-709-1420
Email: diana.horowitz@gmail.com / Marketing@212nyc.org

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ORACLE’S ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 18, 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Central Time. This year’s meeting will be conducted virtually via a live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026. Stockholders as of the close of business on September 21, 2026, the record date, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting. Guests may also view the Annual Meeting but may not vote or ask questions.

The proxy materials and website www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026 include instructions on how to participate in the meeting and how stockholders may vote their shares of Oracle stock. A recording of the meeting will be available at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026 and on our Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor following the Annual Meeting through November 25, 2026.

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Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.

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Flex to Host Innovation Day on November 10, 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that it will host its 2026 Innovation Day on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.

The event will feature presentations from members of the senior leadership teams of Flex and Axiom, the planned independent, publicly-traded company comprising Flex’s Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment following the expected spin-off. Presentations will focus on each company’s strategy, market opportunities, and financial priorities.

Innovation Day will be held in-person for invited institutional investors and financial analysts. The presentation portions for both companies will also be available to the public through separate webcasts, beginning at:

Flex: 8:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM ET

Axiom: 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

The live webcasts and accompanying presentation materials will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at investors.flex.com. A replay will be available on the Investor Relations website following the conclusion of the event.

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

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