CAIRO, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec" or "the Company") hosted the final round and awards ceremony of the "In Search of China-Egypt Youth Cultural Ambassadors" competition in Cairo on Oct. 26, recognizing 30 students from Egyptian universities as "China-Egypt Youth Cultural Ambassadors." Sinopec Hosts Youth Cultural Ambassador Competition to Promote China-Egypt Exchanges Held under the guidance of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, the event was included in the program of activities for the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Since its launch in July, the competition has received nearly 100 original short-video entries from 12 Egyptian universities, documenting China-Egypt friendship and showcasing young people's unders...

In the news release, JIN JIANG HOTELS (MALAYSIA) TO INTRODUCE SOUTHEAST ASIA'S FIRST RENJOY HOTEL IN DESAR, issued 30-Oct-2026 by Jin Jiang Hotels (Malaysia) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the original version contained incorrect spelling introduced by PR Newswire during transmission. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end: JIN JIANG HOTELS (MALAYSIA) TO INTRODUCE SOUTHEAST ASIA'S FIRST RENJOY HOTEL IN DESARU SAND & SANDALS DESARU BEACH RESORT & SPA TO BE REIMAGINED AS A DESIGN-LED BEACHFRONT DESTINATION UNDER THE RENJOY HOTEL BRAND JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jin Jiang Hotels (Malaysia) announces its plans to introduce Southeast Asia's first RENJOY HOTEL in Desaru, Johor, following a hotel management ag...

- Phu Quoc, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nha Trang, Tokyo, Da Nang, Okinawa, Cebu, Sapporo and Chiang Mai topped international searches, while Jeju, Busan, Gyeongju, Sokcho, Incheon, Gangneung, Yeosu, Pyeongchang and Jeongseon led domestic destinations SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the year-end holiday season approaches, families are beginning to plan getaways to make the most of the winter break. Reflecting this seasonal travel demand, digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its latest insights on the international and domestic destinations drawing the most interest from families traveling with children. Families look to Japan and Vietnam for end-of-year escapes Agoda's data reveals that South Korean families are most interested in exploring destinations in nearby Japan an...

SAND & SANDALS DESARU BEACH RESORT & SPA TO BE REIMAGINED AS A DESIGN-LED BEACHFRONT DESTINATION UNDER THE RENJOY HOTEL BRAND JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jin Jiang Hotels (Malaysia) announces its plans to introduce Southeast Asia's first RENJOY HOTEL in Desaru, Johor, following a hotel management agreement signed with Techvance Hotel & Resort, the hospitality arm of Techvance Group. Overview of the upcoming new Renjoy Hotel Desaru Under the agreement, the existing Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa will be refreshed and rebranded as Renjoy Hotel Desaru, bringing the brand's resort hospitality concept to Malaysia's beachfront market. By combining Techvance's local development expertise with Jin Jiang Hotels' international network, operating capabilities, an...

You may have passed through Kaminarimon Gate many times without meeting the people who keep Asakusa's culture alive. TOKYO, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo's Asakusa district is known for Sensō-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street and Kaminarimon Gate. Beyond these landmarks, a living cultural heritage continues through the work of geisha, traditional male banquet entertainers known as hōkan, and craftspeople at long-established workshops. ROJICOYA, which organizes cultural experiences, walking tours and events centered on Edo culture and traditional performing arts, primarily in Tokyo, is preparing to launch a pilot tour that connects visitors with these cultural practitioners, their skills and the history of the neighborhood. A New Tour Introduces Visitors to Geisha, Hōkan Entertai...

Led by Blockchain Capital, the funding will accelerate the expansion of PhotonPay's stablecoin-centric Financial OS, connecting stablecoin liquidity with global fiat networks to unlock digital assets for everyday corporate operations and cross-border settlement. HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PhotonPay today announced the closing of a $40 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from new investor SBI Group and follow-on investments from existing investors IDG Capital, GL Ventures, and Lightspeed Faction. Blacksheep Technology acted as exclusive financial advisor to PhotonPay on the transaction. PhotonPay Raises $40M Series C to Scale Its Stablecoin-Centric Financial OS The new capital will support the expansion of PhotonPay's stablecoin-cent...

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Chinadailyhk.com Warner Cheuk Wing-hing (front, center), Hong Kong's deputy chief secretary for administration, accompanied by Liu Weiling (front, right), deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, visits the Changing Asia photo exhibition in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Monday. ADAM LAM/CHINA DAILY A photo exhibition on cultural and people-to-people exchanges in Asia opened in South China's Shenzhen on Monday, ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, which the city is hosting next month. Co-organized by China Daily and the Asia News Network, the Changing Asia exhibition runs through Friday at the Shenzhen Research Institute of the Chinese University of Hong Kong under the theme "Moments of Connection: Smiles and Hand...

BEIJING, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 22, participants in the Beijing–Linz Joint Hackathon: City of the Future visited the "Spiritual Land: Future World of Inspiration" immersive light and art exhibition at BOE Yiyun Digital Art Center in Beijing. Group photo of event participants The study tour explored how digital technologies and AI are transforming artistic expression and bringing cultural heritage to life. The exhibition features 16 immersive and interactive installations, offering inspiration for the hackathon's three themes: future cities, cultural twins, and digital entertainment. As part of the 2026 Design Marathon, the 48-hour hackathon brings together interdisciplinary student teams from China and abroad to create digital works, including animations, interactive a...

TAIZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn about the 2026 Hehe Culture Forum: The 2026 Hehe Culture Forum was held Tuesday in Taizhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 220 participants from 23 countries to discuss cultural exchange, global governance, and international cooperation. Originating in Taizhou, Hehe Culture is a traditional Chinese philosophy centered on harmony, inclusiveness, and unity without uniformity. Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG); Zhang Xuewei, vice chairman of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; and Wang Jian, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Taizhou Municipal Committee, delivered opening r...

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From Peruvian folk dance to Chinese multi-ethnic performances, a recent cultural showcase by China Southern Power Grid International (CSGI) illustrated how diversity can unite rather than divide. The event marked the company's second annual Cross-Cultural Integration Month, a flagship initiative embedding cultural exchange into its global operations. Operating across Laos, Vietnam, Chile and Peru, CSGI has made cross-cultural integration a strategic priority. The company has issued guidelines with 13 concrete measures, incorporated cultural goals into its development planning, and appointed senior managers at overseas offices as integration champions. Exchange programs, multilingual communications and publications such as CSGI Story help e...