Bitget muda de marcha com o patrocínio da Porsche Cup Brasil com o piloto Flávio Sampaio

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bitget, líder global em câmbio de criptomoedas, está pronta para acelerar sua presença no mundo do automobilismo como patrocinadora oficial do piloto Flávio Sampaio na Porsche Cup Brasil 2025. A parceria, que começa com a corrida de abertura da temporada em abril de 2025, simboliza a convergência da atual evolução financeira e o mundo cheio de adrenalina do automobilismo.

A colaboração coloca a Bitget em contato com o legado de precisão e velocidade da Porsche, criando uma parceria que ressoa tanto com entusiastas de criptomoedas quanto com fãs de automobilismo. O patrocínio do piloto Flávio Sampaio na temporada 2025 da Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil é apoiado pela missão da Bitget de reunir esportes e criptomoedas.

O campeonato começou nos dias 22 e 23 de março no Velocitta de Mogi Guaçu e segue até novembro, com a etapa final marcada para os dias 8 e 9 em Interlagos, São Paulo. Com seu apoio a Flávio, a Bitget se torna a primeira bolsa de criptomoedas a participar da competição e terá seu próprio carro na maior categoria de Grand Touring da América Latina.

No passado, entre 2022 e 2024, a Bitget também teve uma parceria de sucesso com o astro argentino Lionel Messi e anteriormente patrocinou o time de futebol feminino do Juventus na Itália. Atualmente, também apoia outros grandes projetos esportivos, como a atleta turca Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (campeã mundial de luta livre), Samet Gümüş (medalhista de ouro no boxe) e İlkin Aydın (atleta da seleção nacional de vôlei).

Flávio Sampaio comentou sobre a parceria, dizendo: “Estou muito animado com esta parceria com a Bitget e espero ajudar a despertar o interesse entre os fãs de automobilismo no mundo das criptomoedas. O perfil dos fãs de esportes geralmente se assemelha ao dos investidores em criptomoedas. Acredito que podemos criar uma conexão interessante entre esses dois mundos”.

Flávio Sampaio começou sua carreira no kart aos 12 anos e disputou os principais campeonatos estaduais e nacionais até 2001. Em 2007, ele foi convidado a participar da Stock Jr., a categoria secundária da Stock Car. Em 2008, ele se juntou à ATW Racing em Stock Light. Em 2010, foi convidado a competir na categoria Mini Cooper Challenge e, em 2014, mudou para o GT3 Challenge.

Esta parceria é um Porsche 911 GT3 Cup envolto na pintura preta e ciano exclusiva da Bitget, incorporando o compromisso da bolsa com velocidade, confiabilidade e desempenho. Com um motor de 510CV, o carro serve como uma metáfora para o motor de trading de alto desempenho da Bitget, projetado para oferecer eficiência e resultados incomparáveis.

“Esta parceria não é apenas sobre velocidade na pista, mas sobre acelerar a inovação no espaço cripto”, disse Gracy Chen, CEO da Bitget. “Descobrimos que o espírito esportivo de Flavio também se baseia nos mesmos princípios que orientam a Bitget: estratégia, adaptabilidade e execução de alto desempenho. Alinhar–se com um profissional do automobilismo em uma série conhecida por sua precisão e competitividade nos permite interagir com um público que valoriza tanto o avanço tecnológico quanto a adoção de riscos calculados”.

A Porsche Cup Brasil é o cenário ideal para a Bitget se envolver com um público exigente, já que atrai os maiores aficionados por automobilismo do Brasil e fãs do esporte. Uma das experiências únicas que os participantes terão será o acesso ao Paddock Terrace, onde telas de cronometragem e rádios de corrida em tempo real fornecem uma perspectiva imersiva da ação. Os visitantes VIP da Bitget também poderão conhecer pilotos, visitar os boxes e participar do Porsche Experience Rides, onde andarão com pilotos profissionais usando capacetes com a marca Bitget.

O Brasil está passando por um aumento notável na adoção de criptomoedas, com mais de 40 milhões de usuários, o que posiciona o país como um mercado–chave para a expansão da Bitget. Ao fazer parceria com o piloto Flávio Sampaio na Porsche, a Bitget fortalece sua presença local e reforça sua reputação global como a principal marca emergente de criptomoedas. O patrocínio mostra a capacidade da Bitget de se conectar com diversos públicos, de traders de criptomoedas a fãs do automobilismo, por meio de valores compartilhados de inovação e desempenho.

Enquanto os motores rugem e os mercados crescem, a Bitget e a Porsche Cup Brasil estão prontas para redefinir o que significa misturar velocidade com substância. Essa parceria combina entusiasmo e expectativa, direcionando o futuro das finanças e do automobilismo, com a Bitget pronta para liderar.

Sobre a Bitget

Fundada em 2018, a Bitget é líder em bolsa de criptomoedas e empresa Web3 do mundo. Atendendo a mais de 100 milhões de usuários em mais de 150 países e regiões, a bolsa Bitget está comprometida em ajudar os usuários a operar de forma mais inteligente com seu recurso pioneiro de copy trading e outras soluções de trading, enquanto oferece acesso em tempo real ao preço do Bitcoin, Ethereum e preços de outras criptomoedas. Anteriormente conhecida como BitKeep, a Bitget Wallet é uma carteira de criptomoedas multicadeia de nível mundial que oferece uma variedade de soluções e recursos abrangentes da Web3, incluindo funcionalidade de carteira, troca de tokens, NFT Marketplace, navegador DApp e muito mais.

A Bitget está na vanguarda da adoção de criptomoedas por meio de parcerias estratégicas, como seu papel como parceira oficial de criptomoedas da melhor liga de futebol do mundo, LALIGA, nos mercados do ORIENTE, SUDESTE ASIÁTICO e AMÉRICA LATINA, bem como parceira global de atletas nacionais turcos Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (campeã mundial de luta livre), Samet Gümüş (medalhista de ouro no boxe) e İlkin Aydın (seleção nacional de vôlei), para inspirar a comunidade global a abraçar o futuro da criptomoeda.

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Indian Colonialism in Sri Lanka

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on “Implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace” following a report of the First Committee during the sixty-second plenary meeting of the 72nd session of the General Assembly. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 132 in favour, 3 against and 46 abstentions. 4 December 2017. Credit: United Nations

By Asoka Bandarage
WASHINGTON DC, Mar 27 2025 – Following independence from Britain, both India and Sri Lanka emerged as leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement, which sought to advance developing nations’ interests during the Cold War. Indeed, the term “non-alignment” was itself coined by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during his 1954 speech in Colombo.

The five principles of the Non-Aligned Movement are: “mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty; mutual non-aggression; mutual non-interference in domestic affairs; equality and mutual benefit; and peaceful co-existence.”

Later, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi played a key role in supporting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike’s 1971 proposal to declare the Indian Ocean a Zone of Peace at the United Nations.

Such progressive ideals are in stark contrast to the current neocolonial negotiations between the two countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Sri Lanka on April 4, 2025, is presented as representing a mutually beneficial partnership that will bring economic development to debt-burdened Sri Lanka. However, the details of the strategic agreements to be signed during Modi’s visit remain undisclosed to the public. This opacity cannot be a good sign and should not be accepted uncritically by the media or the people of either nation.

The Indo-Lanka Agreement of July 29, 1987, was also crafted without consultation with the Sri Lankan people or its parliament. It was signed during a 48-hour curfew when former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi arrived in Sri Lanka. This agreement led to the imposition of the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution and established the Provincial Council system.

The political framework it created continues to challenge Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Rather than bringing peace, India’s 1987 intervention resulted in one of the most violent and chaotic periods in the island’s recent history.

Will these agreements being finalized with Prime Minister Modi also lead to a period of pillage and plunder of the island’s resources and worsening conditions for its people, rather than delivering the promised economic benefits?

It is crucial that any bilateral agreements include enforceable measures to stop Indian bottom trawlers from illegally fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters. This decades-long practice has caused severe damage to Sri Lanka’s marine resources and inflicted significant economic losses on its fishing communities.

Facing an increasing Chinese presence in Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean, India has sought to strengthen its political, economic, strategic and cultural influence over Sri Lanka through various overt and covert means. During Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic crisis, for example, India provided $4 billion in financial assistance through currency swaps, credit lines, and loan deferrals that enabled Sri Lanka to import essential goods from India.

While this aid has helped Sri Lanka, it has also served India’s interests by countering China’s influence and protecting Indian business in Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit represents the culmination of years of Indian initiatives in Sri Lanka spanning maritime security, aviation, energy, power generation, trade, finance, and cultural exchanges. For example, India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for digital payments was introduced in Sri Lanka in February 2024, and in October 2023 India provided funds to develop a digital national identity card for Sri Lanka raising concerns about India’s access to Sri Lanka’s national biometric identification data.

Indian investors have been given preferential access in the privatization of Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in key sectors like telecommunications, financial services, and energy. The Adani Group’s West Terminal project in Colombo Port is explicitly designed to counter China’s control over Sri Lanka’s port infrastructure, including the Colombo International Container Terminal, Hambantota Port, and Port City Colombo.

India and Sri Lanka have recently agreed to resume negotiations on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ECTA), which focuses primarily on the service sector and aims to create a unified labor market.

However, Sri Lankan professional associations have raised concerns that ECTA could give unemployed and lower-paid Indian workers a competitive advantage over their Sri Lankan counterparts. These concerns must be properly addressed before any agreement is finalized.

On December 16, 2024, India and Sri Lanka signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in defense, energy, and infrastructure development. These include plans for electricity grid interconnection and a multi-product petroleum pipeline between the two countries. Building on these agreements, construction of the Sampur power plant in Trincomalee is expected to begin during Prime Minister Modi’s April visit.

The Sampur power plant project, combined with India’s takeover of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm, represents a significant step toward integrating Sri Lanka into India’s national energy grid. This development effectively brings Trincomalee’s strategic natural harbor – often called the “crown jewel” of Sri Lanka’s assets – under Indian control, transforming it into a regional energy hub. In 1987, during India’s military intervention in Sri Lanka, New Delhi pressured Colombo into signing a secret agreement stipulating that the British-era Trincomalee oil tank farm would be jointly developed with India and could not be used by any other country.

While India promotes its energy interconnection projects as enhancing regional energy security, recent experiences in Nepal demonstrate how electricity grid integration with India has made Nepal dependent on and subordinate to India for its basic energy needs. Similarly, Bangladesh’s electricity agreement with the Adani Group has created an imbalanced situation favoring Adani over Bangladeshi power consumers. What collective actions could Sri Lanka and other small nations take to avoid such unequal “energy colonialism” and protect their national security and sovereignty?

India’s emergence as a superpower and its expansionist policies are gradually transforming neighboring South Asian and Indian Ocean states into economically and politically subordinate entities. Both Sri Lanka and the Maldives have adopted “India First” foreign policies in recent years, with the Maldives abandoning its “India Out” campaign in October 2024 in exchange for Indian economic assistance.

India’s “Neighborhood First Policy” has led to deep involvement in the internal affairs of neighboring countries including Sri Lanka. This involvement often takes the form of manipulating political parties, exploiting ethnic and religious divisions, and engineering political instability and regime changes – tactics reminiscent of colonial practices. It is well documented that India provided training to the LTTE and other terrorist groups opposing the Sri Lankan government during the civil war.

Many in Sri Lanka also suspect, though without conclusive evidence, that India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) was involved in both the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings and the 2022 Aragalaya protest movement during Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.

Contemporary Indian expansionism must be viewed within the broader context of the New Cold War and intensifying geopolitical competition between the United States and China. Given its strategic location along the vital east-west shipping routes in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has become a pawn in this great power rivalry.

In addition to granting China extensive control over key infrastructure, Sri Lanka has signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the United States, effectively allowing the use of Sri Lanka as a U.S. military logistics hub.

It was reported that during a visit to Sri Lanka in February 2023, Victoria Nuland, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States strongly suggested the establishment of a joint US-Indian military base in Trincomalee to counter Chinese activities in the region.

As a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) – a strategic alliance against Chinese expansion that includes the United States, Australia and Japan – India participates in extensive QUAD military exercises like the Malabar exercises in the Indian Ocean.

However, India’s role in QUAD appears inconsistent with its position as a founding member of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), which was established to promote the interests of emerging economies and a multipolar world order.

Unfortunately, BRICS appears to be replicating the same patterns of domination and subordination in its relations with smaller nations like Sri Lanka that characterize traditional imperial powers.

India presents itself as the guardian of Buddhism, particularly in its relations with Sri Lanka, to foster a sense of shared cultural heritage. However, it was Sri Lanka – not India – that preserved the Buddha’s teachings as they declined and eventually disappeared from India. Sri Lanka maintained the Buddhist tradition despite seventeen major invasions from India aimed at destroying the island’s Buddhist civilization.

Even today, despite its extensive influence, India has not taken meaningful steps to protect Buddhist temples and archaeological sites in Sri Lanka’s north and east from attacks by Tamil separatist groups. Instead, India appears focused on advancing the concept of Akhand Bharat (Undivided India) and Hindu Rashtra (Hindu Nation), which seeks to incorporate neighboring countries like Sri Lanka into a “Greater India.” The promotion of the bogus Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka and the accompanying Hinduization pose a serious threat to preserving Sri Lanka’s distinct Buddhist identity and heritage.

Indian neocolonialism in Sri Lanka reflects a global phenomenon where powerful nations and their local collaborators – including political, economic, academic, media and NGO elites – prioritize short-term profits and self-interest over national and collective welfare, leading to environmental destruction and cultural erosion. Breaking free from this exploitative world order requires fundamentally reimagining global economic and social systems to uphold harmony and equality.

In this global transformation, India has a significant role to play. As a nation that endured centuries of Western imperial domination, India’s historical mission should be to continue to lead the struggle for decolonization and non-alignment, rather than serving as a junior partner in superpower rivalries. Under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, India championed the worldwide movement for decolonization and independence in the modern era.

Upholding the principles of the Non-Aligned Movement could forge a partnership benefiting both nations while preserving Sri Lanka’s independence and Buddhist identity. Otherwise, the New Cold War will continue to trample local sovereignty, where foreign powers vie to exploit the island’s resources, subjugate local communities and accelerate environmental and cultural destruction.

Dr Asoka Bandarage has served on the faculties of Brandeis, Georgetown and Mount Holyoke and is the author of several books, including Colonialism in Sri Lanka.; The Separatist Conflict in Sri Lanka and Crisis in Sri Lanka and the World and numerous other publications on global political economy and related subjects.

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Organic Fertilizers Prove Effective on Tea as Farmers Abandon Synthetic Inputs

Gilbert Korir, the farm Manager at the Kaptepeswet Farm, displays healthy leaves from tea bushes grown using organic farm inputs. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS

Gilbert Korir, the farm Manager at the Kaptepeswet Farm, displays healthy leaves from tea bushes grown using organic farm inputs. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS

By Isaiah Esipisu
KERICHO, Kenya, Mar 27 2025 – On the outskirts of Kericho town within Kenya’s Rift Valley region, Kaptepeswet tea farm, an organic tea estate sprawling on a 50-acre piece of land, is a testament that organic fertilizers can be used on mature tea bushes and still produce the desired quantity and quality of premium leaves.

“We have always used the NPK fertilizers on our tea estate, but for the past three years, we have started trials with organic fertilizers and soil conditioners deliberately to convert our tea into an organic product to serve the constantly growing global demand for organic tea,” said Gilbert Korir, the farm Manager at the Kaptepeswet Farm.

According to the Data Bridge Market Research, the global organic tea market size was valued at USD 1.70 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.83 billion by 2031, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 6.60 percent during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. This exponential growth is driven by increasing consumer awareness of health and environmental issues related to organic farming.

The NPK is an important synthetic fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, largely used in Kenya on different crops, including tea estates, to replenish nutrients lost through harvesting and sometimes leaching.

However, different studies have shown that the process of manufacturing such synthetic fertilizers emits so much greenhouse gases, and that excessive or long-term use of the same can significantly raise soil acidity levels, create macronutrient saturation, or change it to the point where the soil loses sensitivity and absorbency to various nutrients.

According to Korir, the shift to organic farm inputs is also in line with the global shift towards environmentally safe and economically viable alternatives for good production.

“The only setback is that unlike synthetic fertilizers, which deliver high yields promptly, organic inputs take a longer time for the crop to respond, and the beauty is that they keep the soil nourished for a longer period,” he said.

Dr. George Oduor, a Kenya-based soil health scientist, explains that fertilizers derived from organic sources stimulate important soil microorganisms to provide nutrients for the crop and also improve the structure of the soil.

On the contrary, synthetic fertilizers are water-soluble, and they avail nutrients directly to the plants without necessarily replenishing the soil; hence, the farmer must reapply the fertilizers regularly to keep the crops healthy.

“It may take a longer period to see the results of organic fertilizers, but once the nutrients are available, it will take a longer time in the soil, and the plants will continue benefiting from season to season,” said Oduor.

Moses Oburu, the General Manager at Vermipro Limited, a Uganda-based organic fertilizer-producing company, says that organic fertilizers used on a large scale are made through a process known as vermicomposting, where organic materials from plants, animal manure, and food waste are fed to earthworms, which in turn excrete nutrient-rich castings, which are the main raw material for making different liquid fertilizers and soil conditioners.

The vermi liquid is then cultured in order to isolate particular microbes (bacteria) that are needed for a particular purpose; thereafter, it is taken to the concentration stage where the selected microbes are grown through medium and non-chlorinated water before they are stabilized using non-sulfur molasses to give it a longer shelf life.

Studies have shown that such fertilizers aid in the fixation of soil nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. “In many cases, most of these nutrients are always in the soil, but in forms that cannot make them available for the plant,” said Oburu. “So our final products help regenerate such nutrients and make them available to the plant,” he said.

Besides, there are other non-liquid organic fertilizers that can be used on large-scale farming, including ‘bokashi,’ which is made through fermentation of organic matter, and ‘biochar,’ which is a nutrient-rich soil amendment that improves soil fertility and crop yields. Others include compost manure, farmyard manure, and green manure, among many others.

Oburu says that the demand for organic farm inputs has been on the rise, particularly in Kenya and Uganda. “Last year, we had orders from about 15,000 farmers from Uganda, and we also have several orders from Kenya by farmers who also use the inputs on horticultural crops, legumes, rice, maize, and even Napier grass,” said Oburu.

So far, the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Organisation (KALRO), in collaboration with Ernestea Limited (a private tea processing company in Kericho), are contacting an experiment on the Kaptepeswet farm to assess the impact of organic fertilisers on tea estates through a study titled ‘Evaluation of bio-fertiliser products for optimising productivity of mature tea in Kenya.’

Kenya is rated as the third biggest tea producer in the world, delivering over 430,000 tons of tea leaves to the local and international market.

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Inaugural Art Week Riyadh to Debut With 45+ Galleries, Invited Collections, Public Program Of Talks & Citywide Participating Exhibitions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Commission unveils the program and participants for its inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, 6–13 April 2025. The event takes place across key cultural sites, including JAX District (JAX) and Al Mousa Center among other locations across Riyadh, bringing together leading local, regional, and international galleries, cultural institutions, artists, patrons, collectors, and art enthusiasts. It is a non–commercial initiative that builds on the foundations of a dynamic art community to cultivate a collaborative landscape where the visual arts will continue to flourish for generations to come.

Held under the theme At The Edge and helmed by a curatorial team including Vittoria Matarrese, Artistic Director and Curator; Basma Harasani and Victoria Gandit Lelandais, Associate Curators; and Shumon Basar, Curator – Public Program, the event delves into the dynamic essence of Riyadh, highlighting its vibrant cultural landscape and growing presence on the global art stage.

Art Week Riyadh is headquartered in JAX, where the flagship exhibition At The Edge brings together 45+ local, regional, and international galleries, each presenting curated selections that collectively explore the evolving cultural dialogues between Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and the global contemporary art scene:

A. Gorgi Gallery (Tunisia)
Ahlam Gallery (Saudi Arabia)
Albareh Art Gallery (Bahrain)
Al Markhiya Gallery (Qatar)
L’Art Pur Foundation (Saudi Arabia)
AV Gallery (Saudi Arabia)
Ayyam Gallery (UAE, UK)
Carbon 12 (UAE)
Efie Gallery (UAE)
Experimenter (India)
Galerie Krinzinger (Austria)
Gallery Misr (Egypt)
Galerie La La Lande (France)
Galleria Continua (Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Italy, UAE)
Green Art Gallery (UAE)
Hewar Art Gallery (Saudi Arabia)
Hunna Art (Kuwait)
Lawrie Shabibi (UAE)
Layan Culture (Saudi Arabia)
Le LAB (Egypt)
Leila Heller Gallery (UAE, USA)
Lisson Gallery (China, UK, USA)
Mennour (France, UK)
Nature Morte (India)
Perrotin (China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, USA)
Sabrina Amrani (Spain)
Selma Feriani (Tunisia)
The Pill® (France, Turkey)
The Third Line (UAE)
Tabari Artspace (UAE)
Wadi Finan Art Gallery (Jordan)
   

At Riyadh’s Al Mousa Center, 15+ galleries will present exhibitions specially conceived for Art Week Riyadh, highlighting pioneering artists and emerging talents from the region and abroad:

Abdullah Hammas Studio
Abstract Art Gallery
Ahlam Gallery
Alajilan Gallery
Alestudio
AMA Art Venue
Art Arif Gallery
Art Connection
AV Gallery
China Saudi Cultural Art Association
ERRM Art Gallery
Frame Art Gallery
Kadi Art Gallery
Kenz Gallery
Mahd Alfnon Gallery
Marsami Art Gallery
Ola Art Gallery
Takeib For Arts
Tequin Art Gallery
WHJ ALLON
Wrd Art Gallery
   

JAX will host three exhibitions under the title Collections in Dialogue by invited collections from Ithra, Art Jameel and the Saudi Research and Media Group, offering a rare and expansive insight into Saudi’s evolving cultural identity, while emphasizing the critical role of collecting in shaping and preserving visual culture.

A series of high–profile talks and workshops at JAX will reflect on themes and questions facing the visual arts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and around the world today. Curated by Shumon Basar and entitled How to Art World? Lessons in Value, the program will include contributions from partners such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Gagosian.

A Moving Image program will highlight the medium’s capacity to explore personal, cultural and social narratives, featuring works by Theaster Gates, Zineb Sedira, Hicham Berrada, Bani Abidi, Laurent Grasso, Afra Al Dhaheri, Mohamed Bourouissa, Sarah Brahim, Farideh Lashai and Hashel Al Lamki.

At JAX, Ahmed Mater, Ayman Zedani, Marwah AlMugait, and Muhannad Shono, amongst other artists, will open the doors to their studios, while resident galleries Athr, Hafez and Lift will present exhibitions, panel discussions, and workshops. The Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art will present two exhibitions, Art of the Kingdom and Adaptability Ceramics, workshops and pop–ups.

Across the city, Riyadh’s newest museums and art hubs will welcome visitors for special programming – The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Shamalat., Hewar Gallery, and the studios of artists Ali Al Ruzaiza, Lulwah Al Homoud, Abdullah AlOthman and others – offering an opportunity to reflect on how Riyadh’s past and present converge, shedding light on the dynamic transformation of the city.

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MDS Global sichert sich strategische Partnerschaft mit PlatformX Communications (PXC)

WARRINGTON, Vereinigtes Königreich, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MDS Global, ein führender Anbieter von Business Support Systems (BSS) für digitale Telekommunikationsunternehmen, freut sich, eine neue strategische Partnerschaft mit PlatformX Communications (PXC), dem führenden britischen Großhandelsanbieter von Konnektivitäts–, Sprach–, Cloud– und Sicherheitslösungen, bekanntzugeben. Mit diesem wegweisenden Vertrag wird MDS Global seine branchenführende Converged Monetisation Platform (CMP) weiterhin als vollständig ausgelagerten End–to–End–Monetarisierungsdienst bereitstellen, um die ehrgeizigen Ziele von PXC im Bereich der digitalen Transformation und Innovation voranzutreiben.

Im Rahmen dieser Partnerschaft wird das CMP von MDS Global als einzige strategische Abrechnungsplattform für den Großhandel für PXC dienen und das Unternehmen bei seinen Plänen unterstützen, eine leistungsstarke Altnet–Aggregationsplattform aufzubauen, während gleichzeitig die IT–Infrastruktur von PXC vereinfacht und mehrere BSS–Umgebungen zusammengeführt werden. Die Plattform optimiert die Betriebsabläufe von PXC und ermöglicht eine Prozessautomatisierung, um die Betriebskosten zu senken, Innovationen voranzutreiben und digitale Kundenerfahrungen zu bieten.

Diese Partnerschaft ist ein Beleg für die Erfolgsbilanz von MDS Global bei der Bereitstellung von Mehrwert und der Gewährleistung effektiver, reibungsloser Abläufe. Die Entscheidung von PXC, diese Beziehung nach einer langen Partnerschaftsgeschichte zu verlängern, zeigt ihr Vertrauen in das Engagement von MDS Global, sich an ihrer Strategie auszurichten und PXC dabei zu helfen, ihre ehrgeizigen Ziele zu erreichen.

Phil Haslam, Chief Technology Officer von PXC, dazu: „Unsere Geschäftsbeziehung mit MDS Global besteht seit über 20 Jahren und wir freuen uns, unseren Vertrag zu erneuern, um unsere Partnerschaft weiter zu stärken. Die MDS Converged Monetisation Platform ermöglicht es uns, unsere Technologieplattform zu vereinfachen und Innovationen voranzutreiben, was für unseren Weg zum führenden britischen Anbieter von Wholesale–Konnektivität von entscheidender Bedeutung war. Wir freuen uns darauf, unsere erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit fortzusetzen und gemeinsam neue Meilensteine zu erreichen.“

John Burton, CEO von MDS Global, kommentierte dies wie folgt: „Wir freuen uns, unsere langjährige Beziehung zu PXC auszubauen. Die MDS Converged Monetisation Platform wird nicht nur die IT–Architektur von PXC vereinfachen, sondern auch Innovation und Effizienz fördern und die führende Position von PXC auf dem britischen Telekommunikationsmarkt für Großkunden weiter stärken. Diese Partnerschaft unterstreicht unser Engagement, eng mit unseren Kunden zusammenzuarbeiten, um zuverlässige Lösungen zu liefern, die Wachstum und digitale Transformation vorantreiben.“

Über PlatformX Communications (PXC)

PlatformX Communications (PXC) ist der führende britische Anbieter innovativer Lösungen für Konnektivität, Sprache, Cloud und Sicherheit, die auf dem robustesten, sichersten, widerstandsfähigsten und zuverlässigsten Netzwerk Großbritanniens basieren.  

PXC ist einzigartig positioniert mit einem skalierten Kundenstamm und diversifizierten Partnern für die Glasfaserinfrastruktur, die von einem nationalen Netzwerk mit mehr als 3.000 Vermittlungsstellen unterstützt werden, das 98 % der Haushalte und Unternehmen abdeckt.  

PXC ist aus der Zusammenführung der Großhandelsdienste und des nationalen Netzwerkgeschäfts von TalkTalk mit Virtual1 entstanden. Dank seines tiefen Verständnisses für die Probleme, mit denen Akteure auf dem Großhandelsmarkt konfrontiert sind, ist PXC in der Lage, alle Arten von Unternehmen auf einzigartige Weise zu unterstützen.   

Besuchen Sie: www.PXC.co.uk  

Über MDS Global

MDS Global unterstützt digitale Telekommunikationsunternehmen bei der Umsatzsteigerung, Kundenzufriedenheit und Kostensenkung. Wir bieten branchenführende Business Support Systems (BSS), einschließlich Lösungen für Monetarisierung, Kundenerfahrung, eSIM und KI–gestützte Entscheidungsintelligenz, die für B2B–, B2C–, B2B2X– und IoT–Geschäftsmodelle entwickelt wurden.

Von erfolgreichen MVNOs wie iD Mobile bis hin zu Tier–1–Betreibern wie BT – unsere hoch skalierbaren, cloudbasierten Lösungen unterstützen MVNOs, MVNEs, Netzbetreiber und Großhandelsanbieter bei mobilen, Festnetz– und konvergenten Diensten.  

Ursprünglich ein B2B–MVNO, bringen wir mehr als 35 Jahre Erfahrung in der Rechnungsstellung mit. Unsere freundlichen, internationalen Teams engagieren sich für langfristige, partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit, um unseren Kunden zum Erfolg zu verhelfen. MDS Global ist ein Unternehmen der Lumine Group (TSXV:LMN)

Besuchen Sie mdsglobal.com und folgen Sie uns auf linkedin.com/company/mdsglobal

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Head of Global Marketing
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MDS Global garante parceria estratégica com a PlatformX Communications (PXC)

WARRINGTON, Reino Unido, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A MDS Global, provedora líder de Business Support Systems (BSS) para operadoras digitais de telecomunicações, tem o prazer de anunciar uma nova parceria estratégica com a PlatformX Communications (PXC), principal provedora atacadista de soluções para conectividade, voz, nuvem e segurança do Reino Unido. Com este acordo histórico, a MDS Global continuará a oferecer sua Converged Monetisation Platform (CMP) líder do setor, como um serviço de monetização totalmente terceirizado de ponta a ponta para impulsionar a transformação digital e os objetivos de inovação ambiciosos da PXC.

Sob esta parceria, o CMP da MDS Global servirá como a única plataforma estratégica de faturamento atacadista para a PXC, apoiando seus planos de construir uma poderosa plataforma de agregação altnet, enquanto simplifica a infraestrutura de TI da PXC e funde múltiplos ambientes BSS. A plataforma otimiza as operações da PXC e traz automação de processos para reduzir custos operacionais, impulsionar a inovação e oferecer experiências digitais ao cliente.

Esta parceria é um testemunho do histórico da MDS Global em entregar valor e garantir operações eficazes e sem problemas. A decisão da PXC de estender esse relacionamento, após um longo histórico de parceria, demonstra a confiança deles no compromisso da MDS Global de alinhar–se com sua estratégia e ajudar a PXC a alcançar seus objetivos ambiciosos.

Phil Haslam, diretor de tecnologia da PXC, disse: “Nosso relacionamento com a MDS Global se estende por mais de duas décadas, e estamos felizes em renovar nosso acordo para fortalecer ainda mais nossa parceria. A MDS Converged Monetisation Platform nos permite simplificar nossa tecnologia e impulsionar a inovação, o que tem sido crucial em nossa jornada para nos tornarmos o principal provedor atacadista de conectividade do Reino Unido. Estamos ansiosos para continuar nossa colaboração bem–sucedida e alcançar novos marcos juntos.”

John Burton, CEO da MDS Global, comentou: “Estamos felizes em expandir nosso relacionamento de longa data com a PXC. A MDS Converged Monetisation Platform não só simplificará a arquitetura de TI da PXC, mas também impulsionará a inovação e a eficiência, reforçando ainda mais a posição de liderança da PXC no mercado atacadista de telecomunicações do Reino Unido. Esta parceria destaca nosso compromisso de trabalhar de perto com nossos clientes para oferecer soluções confiáveis que impulsionem o crescimento e a transformação digital”.

Sobre a PlatformX Communications (PXC)

A PlatformX Communications (PXC) é a principal provedora do Reino Unido de soluções inovadoras para conectividade, voz, nuvem e segurança, sustentado pela rede mais robusta, segura, resiliente e confiável do Reino Unido.

A PXC está posicionada de forma única com uma base de clientes escalada e parceiros diversificados de infraestrutura de fibra, impulsionada por uma rede nacional que cobre mais de 3.000 centrais, alcançando 98% de residências e empresas.

Nascida da combinação dos serviços atacadistas e do negócio de rede nacional da TalkTalk com a Virtual1, a profunda compreensão da PXC sobre os desafios enfrentados pelos participantes do mercado atacadista a capacita a apoiar de forma única todos os tipos de negócios.

Acesse: www.PXC.co.uk

Sobre a MDS Global

A MDS Global impulsiona operadoras digitais de telecomunicações para crescimento de receita, satisfação do cliente e redução de custos. Oferecemos Business Support Systems (BSS) líderes do setor, incluindo soluções para monetização, experiência do cliente, eSIM e inteligência de decisão impulsionada por IA projetadas para modelos de negócio B2B, B2C, B2B2X e IoT.

De MVNOs de sucesso como a iD Mobile a operadoras Tier–1 como a BT, nossas soluções altamente escaláveis e baseadas em nuvem impulsionam MVNOs, MVNEs, operadores de rede e provedores atacadistas em serviços móveis, fixos e convergentes.

Originalmente um MVNO B2B, contamos com mais de 35 anos de excelência em faturamento. Nossas equipes amigáveis e internacionais estão comprometidas com parcerias colaborativas de longo prazo que ajudam nossos clientes a ter sucesso. A MDS Global é uma empresa do Lumine Group (TSXV:LMN)

Acesse mdsglobal.com e siga–nos em linkedin.com/company/mdsglobal

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Corine Suscens
chefe de marketing global
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MDS Global conclut un partenariat stratégique avec PlatformX Communications (PXC)

WARRINGTON, Royaume–Uni, 26 mars 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MDS Global, l’un des principaux fournisseurs de systèmes de soutien aux entreprises (BSS) pour les opérateurs de télécommunications numériques, est ravi d’annoncer la conclusion d’un nouveau partenariat stratégique avec PlatformX Communications (PXC), premier fournisseur en gros de solutions de connectivité, de voix, de cloud et de sécurité au Royaume–Uni. Grâce à cet accord historique, MDS Global continuera de proposer sa plateforme de monétisation convergée (CMP) de pointe en tant que service de monétisation de bout en bout entièrement externalisé, afin d’accompagner les ambitieux objectifs de PXC en matière d’innovation et de transformation numérique.

Dans le cadre de ce partenariat, la plateforme CMP de MDS Global servira de plateforme stratégique unique de facturation de gros pour PXC. Elle soutiendra ainsi son projet de création d’une puissante plateforme d’agrégation d’altnets, tout en simplifiant l’infrastructure informatique de PXC et en fusionnant plusieurs environnements de BSS. En optimisant les opérations de PXC et en automatisant ses processus, la plateforme lui permet de réduire ses coûts opérationnels, de stimuler l’innovation et d’offrir des expériences client numériques.

La conclusion de ce partenariat témoigne de la capacité de MDS Global à générer de la valeur ajoutée et à garantir des opérations efficaces et fluides. La décision de PXC de prolonger cette relation, après un long historique de partenariat, témoigne de sa confiance dans l’engagement de MDS Global à s’aligner sur sa stratégie et à l’aider à atteindre ses ambitieux objectifs.

Phil Haslam, Directeur des techniques informatiques de PXC, a déclaré : « Notre relation avec MDS Global s’étend sur plus de 2 décennies et nous sommes ravis de renouveler notre accord afin de renforcer davantage encore notre partenariat. La plateforme de monétisation convergée de MDS nous permet de simplifier notre infrastructure technologique et de stimuler l’innovation, ce qui s’est avéré essentiel dans le parcours qui nous a amenés à devenir le premier fournisseur de connectivité de gros au Royaume–Uni. Nous sommes impatients de poursuivre notre fructueuse collaboration et de franchir ainsi de nouvelles étapes ensemble. »

John Burton, PDG de MDS Global, a commenté : « Nous sommes ravis de prolonger notre partenariat de longue date avec PXC. Non seulement la plateforme de monétisation convergée de MDS simplifiera l’architecture informatique de PXC, mais elle stimulera également l’innovation et l’efficacité au sein de l’entreprise, consolidant ainsi la position de leader de PXC sur le marché britannique des télécommunications de gros. Ce partenariat témoigne de notre engagement à collaborer de manière étroite avec nos clients afin de leur fournir des solutions fiables qui stimulent la croissance et la transformation numérique. »

À propos de PlatformX Communications (PXC)

PlatformX Communications (PXC) est le premier fournisseur britannique de solutions innovantes pour la connectivité, la voix, le cloud et la sécurité, toutes soutenues par le réseau le plus robuste, le plus sécurisé, le plus résilient et le plus fiable du Royaume–Uni.

Alimenté par un réseau national de plus de 3 000 centraux couvrant 98 % des foyers et des entreprises, PXC bénéficie d’une position unique en raison de sa clientèle élargie et de la diversité de ses partenaires d’infrastructure fibre.

Née de la combinaison des services de gros et du réseau national de TalkTalk avec Virtual1, la compréhension approfondie de PXC des problèmes auxquels sont confrontés les acteurs du marché de gros lui permet de soutenir de manière unique tous les types d’entreprises. 

Rendez–vous sur : www.PXC.co.uk

À propos de MDS Global

MDS Global accompagne les opérateurs de télécommunications numériques dans la croissance de leurs revenus, l’amélioration de leur satisfaction client, et la réduction de leurs coûts. Nous proposons des systèmes de soutien aux entreprises (BSS) de pointe, avec notamment des solutions de monétisation, d’expérience client, d’eSIM et d’intelligence décisionnelle basée sur l’IA, conçues pour les modèles économiques B2B, B2C, B2B2X et IoT.

Des MVNO performants, comme iD Mobile, aux opérateurs de premier plan, comme BT, nos solutions cloud hautement évolutives sont au service des MVNO, des MVNE, des opérateurs de réseau et des fournisseurs de services de gros pour les services mobiles, fixes et convergents.

Après avoir initialement exercé nos activités en tant que MVNO B2B, nous faisons à présent bénéficier nos clients de plus de 35 années d’excellence dans le domaine de la facturation. Nos équipes internationales et conviviales s’engagent à établir des partenariats à long terme fondés sur la collaboration afin d’assurer la réussite de nos clients. MDS Global est une société de Lumine Group (TSXV : LMN).

Rendez–vous sur mdsglobal.com et suivez–nous sur linkedin.com/company/mdsglobal

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Bitget Maintains 213% Reserve Ratio in March 2025 Proof-of-Reserves Update

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has released its latest proof–of–reserves report for March 2025, reaffirming its asset transparency and user fund security with a reserve ratio of 213%. The report, timestamped at 10:30 AM (UTC+8) on March 17, shows that the exchange holds more than double the users' total assets across BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC.

The audit, supported by a 27–layer Merkle tree comprising over 37.8 million records, verifies that Bitget possesses sufficient assets to cover all user balances. This month's report highlights reserve ratios of 332% for BTC, 173% for USDT, 161% for ETH, and 198% for USDC, each significantly exceeding the 100% threshold required to meet user liabilities.

A reserve ratio exceeding 100% indicates that the platform holds more crypto assets in custody than its users collectively own, acting as a real–time solvency signal. The publication of this data follows increasing calls from both regulators and users for more frequent, mathematically verifiable disclosures from centralized exchanges.

By adopting cryptographic techniques such as the Merkle tree structure, Bitget enables users to independently verify their balances within the total liabilities without exposing personal account data. This method strengthens user trust by enabling public verification of platform solvency while preserving user privacy.

“Transparency must be consistent, not occasional. Exchanges carry an obligation to provide users with tools to verify that their funds are held securely and fully accounted for. Bitget’s latest reserve ratio is not just a metric—it’s a signal of operational clarity and a standard the industry should continuously uphold,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and users become more discerning, frequent and transparent solvency proofs are becoming integral to the survival of centralized platforms. The latest data places Bitget ahead of many major exchanges in terms of capital buffers, offering a substantial margin of security in volatile market conditions.

With over 20,500 BTC, 197,500 ETH, 2 billion USDT, and 106 million USDC held in custody, Bitget’s holdings remain aligned with its broader objective to provide users with uninterrupted access to their digital assets. The latest Merkle root hash for March 2025—37a20f806f400dcd—can be used by users to confirm their account's inclusion in the reserve audit.

The March disclosure continues a monthly cycle of transparent reporting introduced by Bitget following industry–wide failures in 2022. With this sustained publication, the exchange reinforces its operational visibility and bolsters user confidence in custodial safety.

To view Bitget's Proof–of–Reserves, please visit here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world–class multi–chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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Saudi National Pavilion at London Design Biennale 2025: “Good Water” Invites Us to Rethink Our Relationship With Water

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudi Arabia returns to the London Design Biennale 2025 with an exhibition entitled Good Water, from 5–29 June 2025 at Somerset House. Commissioned by Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission, this year’s pavilion is curated by design collective including Alaa Tarabzouni, Aziz Jamal, Dur Kattan and Fahad bin Naif, who bring together their multidisciplinary backgrounds in architecture, design and the arts, for an exhibition that questions, disrupts, and reimagines systems of access and distribution of water, and our relationship with it.

The curatorial concept of Good Water responds to this year’s theme for the London Design Biennale, ‘Surface Reflections’, which explores how ideas are fuelled by our internal experiences, external influences and personal histories. The Saudi Pavilion is defined by a sabeel – a free water fountain, a symbol of hospitality deeply rooted in the Saudi Arabian tradition. Traditionally, these fountains are scattered across the country, providing water to passersby embodying a communal ethos of generosity. Yet, within the context of this exhibition, the sabeel is no longer just a gesture of goodwill, but a question: Who pays for ‘free’ water? What does it truly cost? And, crucially, if the burden falls on someone else, does it not, in some form, cost everyone?

The sabeel, as a concept, carries a deep contradiction: while it offers water freely, the reality is that the water is not free at all. Every sip is made possible by a complex system of labour, energy, and economics. Potable water is extracted through costly processes, imported in plastic bottles, or transported through networks that demand maintenance and oversight. The cost is distributed across various actors – governments, corporations, workers – but ultimately, it is a cost that all must bear. Even those who do not pay for water directly still share in its long–term consequences. The sabeel in the pavilion, therefore, is more than a functional object: it is a symbol of interdependence. It highlights the tension between generosity and cost, between access and consequence.

The Saudi National Pavilion is a flagship initiative of the Architecture and Design Commission, supported by the Ministry of Culture, reflecting Saudi Arabia's commitment to contributing to international design discourse and promoting sustainable, innovative solutions.

The press kit is HERE.

For information contact:

Anastasia Lander
Pelham Communications
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Two Hong Kong Restaurants Achieve Top 3 Status in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025

Celebrated chefs from Hong Kong who made it to the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, with The Chairman and WING ranked 2nd and 3rd on the list. (Credit: The Forks & Spoons, Forklore)

HONG KONG, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hong Kong has solidified its position as a culinary powerhouse in Asia, boasting three spots in the top three of both Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 were revealed at a ceremony in Seoul last night, Gaggan in Bangkok was named the best restaurant, while Hong Kong’s The Chairman and WING secured second and third places, respectively, each improving their standings from last year. Vicky Cheng, Chef and Owner of WING, also secured the coveted peer–voted Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award. The achievement caps a remarkable 12 months for Hong Kong’s gastronomy scene, which began when Hong Kong’s Bar Leone stunned the hospitality world by debuting at number 1 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024, the first ever bar to do so.

Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, elevates Chinese cuisine to fine dining, showcasing its rich flavours and artistry. (Credit: The Chairman & Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants)

Danny Yip, owner of The Chairman, said: “I would like to dedicate this recognition to everyone in Chinese restaurants who harness the beauty of Chinese cuisine to connect with friends from all corners of the globe. We're thrilled to share our culinary journey on the international stage, inspiring others to explore the richness of our cuisine and the vibrant essence of Hong Kong's dining scene.”

Vicky Cheng, Executive Chef and Owner of WING, invites diners to experience the perfect fusion of flavours, where Chinese culinary art meets French fine dining. (Credit: WING)

Vicky Cheng, Chef and Owner of WING, said: “Being recognised among the best restaurants in Asia is an incredible honour for our team and a reflection of our commitment to pushing culinary boundaries, and we are proud to contribute to Hong Kong’s rich culinary tapestry. We are excited to share our culinary story on such a prestigious stage, and this recognition fuels our passion to explore new gastronomic horizons.”

Hong Kong has long been renowned by global gourmands and culinary tastemakers as one of the world’s great gastronomic cities, known for its incredible breadth and depth of restaurants and cuisines. This latest recognition underscores Hong Kong’s position as one of the world’s best cities for food and drink enthusiasts, with a hospitality scene that continues to go from strength to strength and that remains at the forefront of creativity and innovation.

Hong Kong’s success at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars firmly establishes the city as a premier destination for gastronomic excellence. With The Chairman, WING and Bar Leone leading the way, the city showcases an unparalleled richness in culinary artistry and innovation. Food and beverage enthusiasts from around the world are encouraged to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant dining scene, exploring the celebrated establishments that make Hong Kong a true gastronomic haven.

Looking ahead, Hong Kong will also host the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 for the first time on 8 October, at the iconic Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, ensuring that this extraordinary year will further elevate the city’s reputation in the hospitality world.

Key points at a glance:

  • Top Rankings for Hong Kong Establishments: 3 establishments from Hong Kong are currently ranked in the top 3 of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024: The Chairman at no. 2 and WING at no. 3 for restaurants, along with Bar Leone, which holds the top spot at no. 1 for bars. This remarkable achievement solidifies the city’s reputation as one of the world’s great gastronomy hubs.
  • Additional Honorees in Asia’s 50 Best Lists: A number of the city’s other establishments hold spots on current Asia’s 50 Best lists. Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 includes 7 Hong Kong Restaurants: The Chairman (no. 2), WING (no. 3), Caprice (no. 18), Neighborhood (no. 21), MONO (no. 24), Estro (no. 32) and Andō (no. 41) while the 51–100 long list features VEA (no. 53), Xin Rong Ji (no. 56), Testina (no. 60), Ta Vie (no. 64), Feuille (no. 93), and 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo Bombana (no. 94).
  • Recognition of Hong Kong Bars: Including the top–ranked Bar Leone, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 includes 9 Hong Kong bars: three–time number one COA (no. 4), ARGO (no. 9), The Aubrey (no. 10), Darkside (no. 17), The Savory Project (no. 19), Penicillin (no. 24), Quinary (no. 26), and Mostly Harmless (no. 45).
  • About 50 Best: 50 Best is one of the world’s leading authorities on international hospitality, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants and bars from all corners of the globe. The annual lists are compiled by votes by local industry tastemakers, and celebrate excellence in gastronomy, from innovative dishes to exceptional beverages.

Media can download photos at the following link:

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024
Restaurant Photos:
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Bars Photos:
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Ceremony Photos and Press Materials from 50 Best:
https://mediacentre.theworlds50best.com/#/hierarchies/Media%20Centre/Asia's%2050%20Best%20Restaurants
Ceremony Photos and Press Materials from 50 Best: https://mediacentre.theworlds50best.com/#/hierarchies/Media%20Centre/Asia's%2050%20Best%20Bars


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