QINGDAO, China, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand, launched the ‘BEYOND GLORY’ Tour to engage and excite football fans in Frankfurt this week. The tour gained additional momentum with a surprise appearance by legendary goalkeeper and Hisense Global Ambassador Iker Casillas.

Casillas, renowned for his illustrious career, interacted with fans and shared personal anecdotes from his career. His presence electrified the atmosphere and also underscored Hisense’s commitment to fostering deep connections between fans and their football heroes, creating unforgettable experiences for attendees and highlight Hisense’s dedication to excellence and consumer engagement.

As official partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, Hisense also showcased its innovative ULED U7N, the official TV of the tournament, offering an unparalleled 100-inch TV soccer viewing experience. The showcase enabled fans to immerse themselves in the game, whilst demonstrating Hisense’s cutting-edge technology and ambition to enhance everyday life through pioneering home appliance solutions.

Hisense recently launched its ‘BEYOND GLORY’ campaign with Global Ambassadors Iker Casillas and Manuel Neuer, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and excellence. The new slogan ‘Never Settle for No. 2 Globally’ debuted at UEFA EURO 2024™, reflecting Hisense’s ambitious goals. Omdia’s data shows Hisense’s TV shipments secured the No. 2 global market position from 2022 to Q1 2024 with a 13.6% volume share and 12.1% revenue share. The brand also ranked No. 1 globally in Laser TV with a 53.4% volume share in Q1 2024.

Hisense also makes its debut as the official VAR screen provider for UEFA EURO 2024™, marking a historic milestone for Chinese display technology and demonstrating Hisense’s 50 years of expertise and commitment to innovation. This collaboration highlights Hisense’s relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, engaging millions of football fans and forging deeper connections with consumers worldwide.

About Hisense

Hisense is a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand and official partner of the UEFA EURO 2024™. According to Omdia, Hisense ranked No. 2 globally for TV shipments and No. 1 in 100″ TVs in both 2023 and Q1 2024. The company has expanded quickly to operate in more than 160 countries and specializes in multi-media goods, home appliances, and intelligent IT information.

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YIWU, China, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “Fridge magnets are not just decorations; they are proof that I’ve been to this lovely place, embodying my cherished memories”. This sentiment, echoed by many online users, reflects the recent surge in popularity of fridge magnets.

Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. Recent data from Yiwugo indicates a steady rise in the search volume for the keyword “fridge magnets” from March 1 to June 1, 2024, with the number of related orders rising by 228% compared to the previous year. Transaction volumes are also 1.78 times higher than last year. In light of this trend, Yiwugo reached out to two leading fridge magnet manufacturers to understand the current market dynamics. One of the business owners proudly claimed, “My fridge magnets are sold everywhere by the sea”.

Chen Lili, the owner of Lifei Crafts, has been a leading fridge magnet manufacturer for about 15 years. She explained that her company specializes in creating ocean-themed fridge magnets using natural shells and wood. They offer a wide range of designs, featuring holiday themes and seaside motifs, mostly developed in collaboration with clients and sold exclusively through targeted channels. “My fridge magnets are sold in every coastal area you can name,” she confidently stated.

Taking Hawaii as an example, Lifei Crafts exports millions of natural shell-decorated fridge magnets there every month. Remarkably, all these designs are personally created by Chen Lili and her husband, who co-owns the company. They actively engage with the market by gathering feedback from clients, leading to the annual release of hundreds of new designs.

Chen Lili’s trust in the Yiwugo platform is largely due to the fact that all of her Maldives clients came through inquiries on Yiwugo. Each client’s annual purchase volume ranges from tens to hundreds of thousands of yuan.

In addition to offering a diverse range of products, Lifei Crafts ensures that their fridge magnets maintain vibrant colors by using the industry’s best wooden drip-coating machines. They invest significantly in machine maintenance each year to uphold their quality standards. Last year, the company imported new acrylic machines from Japan and is currently developing a series of acrylic products. Chen Lili believes that, after some time for new product creation and market acceptance, their acrylic fridge magnets will become mainstream by next year.

Similarly, Zhenghao Crafts, with 17 years in the industry, focuses on producing and selling resin and wooden fridge magnets. They specialize in designs featuring international landscapes, architecture, famous artworks, and Chinese city landmarks, as well as food-themed fridge magnets.

The owner, Zhao Qun, mentioned that, the company released over 100 new products in June. This year, they have seen a significant increase in clients from the Philippines, with resin and hand-painted ocean-themed fridge magnets being particularly popular. Orders for fridge magnets depicting various locations in the Philippines often exceed 100,000 units per location.

Zhao Qun noted that since 2023, the fridge magnet industry has experienced a significant boom. Realistic plastic fridge magnets shaped like lobsters, crabs, and sea turtles have become very popular in coastal areas like Egypt, Barcelona, Philippines, and Mexico, with monthly exports exceeding 300,000 units. Domestically, last year also saw strong demand, with “Guo Chao” (Chinese fashion) fridge magnets becoming a hot item in the domestic market. Even as late as the 28th day of the last lunar month, with logistics almost halted, the company was still shipping products to cities like Beijing and Harbin, where winter tourism was at its peak.

Currently, the popularity of fridge magnets continues to grow. Both Lifei Crafts and Zhenghao Crafts are actively releasing new products, including acrylic magnets and designs themed around different cities. So, the next time you buy a fridge magnet during your travels, it might just come from one of these Yiwu-based manufacturers.

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TOKYO, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SwitchBot, a leading smart home retrofitting and automation brand, proudly unveils its brand-new SwitchBot Universal Remote. This new device is set to change home automation as we know it by being able to support Matter when used with SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled, offering greater convenience and connectivity.

Control Almost Anything with Ease

SwitchBot Universal Remote makes it easy to control different household appliances by supporting a wide range of IR devices, including TVs, air conditioners, lights, fans, DVD players, and projectors. Its infrared code library, updated every six months, supports up to 83,934 remote control models. It also integrates seamlessly with SwitchBot devices like Bot, Plug Mini, Curtain, and Ceiling Light, as well as Apple TV and Fire TV. With such a setup, this remote brings all the functionality you’d need in a smart home to one device. Users can even manage other devices without a smartphone, smart assistant, or internet connection, making it suitable for everyone, including family members and guests.

A New Era of Smart Home Control

Used with SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled, SwitchBot Universal Remote efficiently supports Matter, bringing a truly all-in-one experience. With Matter, users can control not only SwitchBot products but also other smart home devices from brands supporting Matter. This integration ensures a seamless and elevated smart home smart home experiences of users.

Key Features:

• Extensive Device Control: Aside from SwitchBot devices, SwitchBot Universal Remote can also control an extensive range of infrared products, as well as Apple TV, and Fire TV.
• Customizable Scenes: Create scenes with one click to control multiple devices all at once with either SwitchBot Hub 2, Hub Mini, or Hub Mini Matter Enabled. For example, activate Movie Mode to close curtains, adjust light brightness, and turn on your TV and sound system with just the tap of a button.
• Matter Supported: Used with SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled, and SwitchBot Universal Remote can provide you with a one-of-a-kind Matter experience, offering even smoother smart home integration.
• User-Friendly Design: Featuring a 2.4-inch LCD screen, Touch Wheel dial, big buttons, and compact size, this remote allows for efficient control with little effort.
• Long-Lasting Durability: With a 2000mAh battery, SwitchBot Universal Remote can last for up to 150 days on a single charge, ensuring a reliable performance that can withstand over 100,000 presses.
• Offline Control: Control infrared appliances and SwitchBot Bluetooth devices even without an internet connection, ensuring that your smart home remains functional regardless of network status.

Pricing and Availability

SwitchBot Universal Remote is available for purchase now at a suggested retail price of $59.99 / £59.99 / €69.99 on SwitchBot’s US and CA Amazon Stores, as well as their Official Website. Bundled options with SwitchBot Hub 2 and Hub Mini Matter Enabled are also available.

For more information, please visit SwitchBot’s Official Website or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

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SHANGHAI, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, has once again been recognized in the Top 50 Kantar BrandZ Chinese Global Brand Builders 2024 ranking by Google and Kantar. This prestigious ranking, often regarded as the “Oscars” of the branding industry, highlights Infinix’s continuous enhancement of brand power and global consumer recognition. This year, Infinix climbed to the 44th spot, up one rank from last year.

“We are honored to be included in the Top 50 Kantar BrandZ Chinese Global Brand Builders 2024 for the second year in a row. This recognition reflects our commitment to innovation and technology, earning the trust of global users. Our focus remains on delivering essential products, building brand value, and establishing international influence through differentiation. Through years of global localization, Infinix has evolved into a trusted global brand. We will continue to promote globalization through localization, deepen our understanding of user insights, provide superior products, and create a brand experience that embodies ‘value‘.” – Lake Hu, the Chief Marketing Officer at Infinix.

Kantar BrandZ, the world’s largest consumer-focused brand asset insights provider, uses a widely adopted brand valuation methodology. This evaluation assesses brand appeal based on meaningfulness, difference, and salience, determined by global user votes. Infinix’s consecutive presence on this list validates its global brand influence and strength.

Leading with Innovation

Infinix continues to empower young people in emerging markets with cutting-edge technology and stylish design. This year, the NOTE 40 series and GT 20 Pro dual-core gaming flagship have garnered significant attention. The NOTE 40 series features All-Round FastCharge 2.0, including 100W Multi-Speed FastCharge, Wireless MagCharge, and the Cheetah X1 chip. The GT 20 Pro, equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor and Pixelworks X5 Turbo dedicated display chip, offers an eSports-level gaming experience with its powerful cooling system and 144Hz FHD+ AMOLED display.

Glocalization

Infinix follows a strategy of “global layout + localization practice,” blending global trends with regional innovations to meet specific regional needs. For example, Infinix has developed universal tone photography technology, multiple SIM slots, and long battery life tailored for African consumers, and the rest of the world. Operating in over 70 markets, Infinix has successfully achieved global localization in R&D, production, and marketing.

About Infinix:
Founded in 2013, Infinix is a trendy tech brand designed for young consumers. With a presence in over 70 countries, Infinix delivers cutting-edge technology, stylish design, and outstanding performance. Our product lineup includes smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, and smart TVs. In 2023, Infinix was recognized in Kantar and Google’s top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders Report and ranked sixth in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific sector.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

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CASTRES, France, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pierre Fabre Laboratories has been awarded the “Prix Galien International” Prize in the “Best Product for a Rare/Orphan Disease” category for EBVALLO® (tabelecleucel), indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of patients with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder positive for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV+ PTLD) who have received at least one prior treatment. 

During the same ceremony, EBVALLO® received the “Prix Galien” Italy Award in the Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product category. These two exceptional recognitions follow the awarding of EBVALLO® for the “Prix Galien France” on December 2023

As a symbol of scientific rigor, excellence, and innovation, the “Prix Galien International” awards remarkable recent health innovations available to the public, following an evaluation done by an independent committee of experts. Today this prize exists in fifteen countries, its reputation and influence have made it the most prestigious distinction in the medical field. Through this prize, the jury honors EBVALLO®, thanks to its innovative manufacturing process and mechanism of action. It offers rapid and lasting clinical results in over 50% of cases, in a rare disease with a particularly unfavorable prognosis, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.

This award highlights the innovation capacity of Pierre Fabre Laboratories in oncology, one of its priority areas of development, and its ability to establish successful collaborations, such as the one with Atara Biotherapeutics (ATARA), an American biotech company. A global agreement was signed in December 2023, providing Pierre Fabre Laboratories with the EBVALLO® development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights all over the world. EBVALLO® was approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in December 2022, and to date, this promising new treatment is marketed in Germany and Austria. In Europe, EBVALLO® is available to patients as part of an Early Access Program since July 2023.

“We are very proud to receive this award, which we dedicate to the patients. It is a recognition of the major therapeutic advancement that EBVALLO® represents for patients with a rare cancer and a very unfavorable prognosis, who until now had significant unmet needs. This cancer, which affects a few hundred people worldwide each year, resonates perfectly with our purpose: every time we take care for a single person, we make the whole world better.” said Éric Ducournau, CEO of the Pierre Fabre Laboratories.

CONTACT: Laurence MARCHAL, laurence.marchal@pierre-fabre.com

PDF – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2444819/PR_PRIX_GALIEN_INTERNATIONAL_PRO_EN.pdf

From the left : Núria Perez-Cullell, Director of Medical, Patient, and Consumer Affairs at Pierre Fabre Laboratories, Clémentine Sergeant, Cell Therapy Corporate Lead, Pr. Pier Luigi Canonico, Chair of the Prix Galien Italy and Prix Galien International Awards Committee,

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Trailblazing Initiative Expands to Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan Region, Cementing L’Oréal’s Leadership in Regional Beauty Tech Open Innovation

SHANGHAI, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — L’Oréal’s groundbreaking Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program (Big Bang) is now officially active across all of its North Asia markets with the momentous launch in Hong Kong SAR today, ushering in a new era of beauty innovation for consumers in the region and putting L’Oréal North Asia Zone’s “Beauty Triangle” strategy in action. The strategy seeks to maximize synergies and accelerate collaboration, leveraging the unique and powerful North Asia ecosystem and the transversal synergy of China-Beauty, Korea-Beauty and Japan-Beauty.

First launched in Mainland China in 2020, Big Bang embraces open innovation to develop disruptive beauty solutions in partnership with startups and innovators. The program fosters the co-creation and co-development of innovative beauty products and experiences. Its expansion to Japan and Korea in 2023, followed by recent launches in Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, underscores L’Oréal’s commitment to spearheading cutting-edge beauty solutions throughout North Asia. The program’s success has also inspired its launch in the L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa region just last month.

Each market tailors its Big Bang program with a unique theme, reflecting regional strengths and fostering local partnerships. L’Oréal Taiwan initiated its recruitment for Big Bang in March, focusing on a “Green Beauty Consumer Journey.” Through collaboration with Taipei Computer Association (TCA), the program champions local sustainability innovations for a circular economy, eco-friendly design, and enhanced consumer engagement.

L’Oréal Hong Kong’s recent launch introduced the city’s first open innovation accelerator dedicated to the beauty industry. Partnering with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Business France Hong Kong, the program prioritizes “Customer Experience Transformation.” The goal is to craft immersive, multi-sensory experiences within brand spaces, elevating customer interactions and bringing brand stories to life in captivating new ways.

L’Oréal Japan and Korea both celebrated successful first years of the program, with participants gaining significant recognition and several already collaborating with L’Oréal. Building on this momentum, L’Oréal Japan will continue its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to advance research and innovation (R&I) in cutting-edge skin and hair care technologies. Similarly, L’Oréal Korea, having formalized its collaboration with the Ministry of SMEs and Startup through an MOU at Viva Tech 2023, will deepen its focus on R&I while expanding the program with a dedicated digital track.

As the origin point of the Big Bang program, L’Oréal China continues its trajectory of impactful progress, covering comprehensive tracks including Future Science, Phygital Consumer, Operation 4.0, Gen AI and Sustainability. Fostering increasingly sophisticated projects and achieving tangible results. This is exemplified by the recent Viva Technology event, where CITIBIOTECH, a French startup specializing in 3D skin printing and winner of the Big Bang China French Channel, signed a strategic MOU with “Oriental Beauty Valley,” a Chinese government-affiliated incubation organization. This partnership will pave the way for CITIBIOTECH’s successful entry into the Chinese market. This milestone represents the first achievement stemming from a partnership agreement signed by L’Oréal, Business France, and the Oriental Beauty Valley during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to China in April 2023. 

Launched in 2021 with Business France as a strategic partner, the Big Bang China French Channel empowers cutting-edge French startups to expand their reach into the Chinese market. It has successfully recruited around 50 French startups to participate in the Big Bang China program by 2023. 

Since its inception, Big Bang has engaged over 2,000 companies, brought more than 50 business projects to fruition, and fuelled real-world innovation. A prime example is the nanochip technology developed by a previous Big Bang China participant, now featured in Lancôme’s RENERGIE NANO-RESURFACER| 400 BOOSTER, debuting at VivaTech.

Big Bang provides startups and SMEs with an invaluable platform to scale their businesses, connect with government agencies, industry leaders, and investors, and showcase their innovations on a global stage at events like the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Viva Technology. L’Oréal’s investment in Shinehigh, winner of the 2022 Big Bang China program, exemplifies the company’s dedication to nurturing and accelerating promising beauty tech ventures.

As Big Bang takes root across North Asia, it promises to usher in a new era of beauty innovation, one where technology, creativity and co-creation converge to deliver exceptional and personalized experiences for consumers. L’Oréal is proud to be at the forefront of this exciting evolution, solidifying its position as a beauty tech leader in the region and beyond.

About L’Oréal Groupe

For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (e-commerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2023 the Group generated sales amounting to 41.18 billion euros. With 20 research centers across 11 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 6,400 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

About L’Oréal North Asia Zone

L’Oréal North Asia Zone was established in 2021 as L’Oréal Groupe regrouped the geographical scope of its zones to give greater coherence to consumer behaviour and to create synergy within the region. The North Asia Zone comprises of five geographically and culturally connected markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan Region, Korea and Japan.

L’Oréal North Asia Zone is the second largest region within the Group, accounting for 25.9% of the Group’s global sales in 2023. Situated in the most beauty intense region with more than one-third of the world’s total beauty consumers, L’Oréal North Asia shapes the future of beauty with its innovation centres in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, while investing in beauty tech transformation as one of the three beauty tech hubs globally. Here, our mission is to strategize, create and activate a powerful ecosystem around the North Asia Beauty Triangle as a competitive edge to unleash sustainable growth for all and inspire the world.

About L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program

L’Oreal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program (Big Bang) is the first regional initiative focused on driving open innovation, inspiration and co-creation of innovative beauty products and experiences.  The program discovers, supports and nurtures promising start-ups and companies with innovative technology that can be scaled regionally and globally. 

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