​HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), visited the United States last week (October 14-17) to attend Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG). Mr Chan also updated government officials from various countries, as well as key financial and economic figures in New York and Washington, DC, on the latest developments and business environment in Hong Kong.

On Friday (October 17), Mr Chan attended the plenary session of the Annual Meetings of IMF and WBG. He also joined an in-conversation session organised by the Institute of International Finance, where he shared insights on the current state of Hong Kong’s economy, its strategy of development as a financial centre, opportunities in innovation and technology—particularly artificial intelligence—the development of digital assets, and the building of a patient capital ecosystem.

HKSAR’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) joins an in-conversation session organised by the Institute of International Finance

Mr Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages under the “one country, two systems” arrangement, including free flow of capital, a freely convertible currency pegged to the US dollar, a highly internationalised market, and close alignment with international best practices.

Despite rising global economic uncertainties in recent months, Hong Kong has continued to see capital inflows, reflecting international investors’ confidence in the city’s investment environment and opportunities, Mr Chan said.

Delivering a keynote speech at a business luncheon co-hosted by the US-China Business Council and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington (Washington ETO), he stressed that the “one country, two systems” arrangement is a significant advantage for Hong Kong and that the Chinese government has made it clear that this good system will be upheld in the long run. For example, Hong Kong continues to practise the common law system, and its judiciary exercises judicial power independently. The rule of law in Hong Kong remains highly ranked internationally. In terms of financial innovation, Hong Kong is also prudently exploring areas such as digital assets.

Mr Chan (first left) at a business luncheon at Washington, DC, reaffirms that Hong Kong will continue to welcome American businesses and talent to invest and develop their careers in the city

On his arrival in Washington, DC (October 16), Mr Chan held meetings with senior officials of the IMF and the WBG.

He informed the IMF team responsible for conducting the Article IV Consultation (a regular economic assessment of members’ economies) on Hong Kong, about the city’s current economic and fiscal conditions, as well as its development directions.

During a roundtable dinner hosted by the Washington ETO, Mr Chan briefed representatives from major US business chambers, think tanks and consultancy firms etc. on Hong Kong’s business environment and latest developments. He also engaged in discussions on the future of Hong Kong–US economic and trade relations.

Before travelling to Washington, DC, Mr Chan attended a luncheon jointly hosted by the National Committee on United States–China Relations (NCUSCR) and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (October 15).

Despite the recent signs of escalating trade tensions, the Financial Secretary said Hong Kong will firmly uphold its status as a free port and continue to implement free, open and predictable trade policies and practices.

Mr Chan also joined a roundtable discussion with key US funds and asset management representatives, during which he highlighted opportunities in the financial market, including IPOs and follow-on fund raising, fixed income and currency markets, private equity, asset and wealth management, green finance, stablecoins and digital assets.

As a “super connector” and “super value-adder” between the Chinese Mainland and the world, Hong Kong will continue to offer attractive investment opportunities for investors from the US and around the globe, he said.

Mr Chan kicked off his visit (October 14) by joining around 300 guests at the annual Gala Dinner of the NCUSCR. During the event, he met with the NCUSCR Chair and former US Trade Representative, Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky to exchange views on various topics, including current China-US economic and trade relations.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Primech Holdings Ltd. (“Primech” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-powered hygienic robotics, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with GAIB, the economic layer for AI infrastructure. The partnership establishes a framework to tokenize Primech’s HYTRON autonomous cleaning robots and enable next-generation AI Robotics-as-a-Service (ARaaS) business models that open new capital pathways and expand profitability potential.

Under the MOU, GAIB will develop comprehensive protocols to tokenize HYTRON as digital assets, enabling fractional ownership and creating liquid secondary markets for robot investments. The collaboration introduces revolutionary capital solutions by leveraging tokenized assets as collateral for onchain credit facilities, while establishing next-generation ARaaS frameworks that enable automated usage-based payments and continuous revenue generation from robot operations. This tokenization approach transforms traditional robot sales into recurring revenue streams while providing global investors access to AI robotics investments through crypto markets.

The strategic collaboration directly addresses Primech’s capital deployment constraints by unlocking rapid scaling of HYTRON without conventional financing limitations. Asset tokenization creates liquidity premiums for previously illiquid physical equipment, expanding the potential investor base from individual purchasers to thousands of token holders per robotic unit. The blockchain-based infrastructure facilitates international market expansion across multiple networks, enabling Primech to secure global financing and implement transparent, automated payment systems that enhance operational efficiency and reduce transaction costs.

“The partnership with GAIB represents a fundamental breakthrough in realizing the full profit potential of our HYTRON technology,” said Ken Ho, Chairman and CEO of Primech Holdings. “By tokenizing our AI robots, we’re transforming how the robotics industry accesses capital and generates value. Instead of being bounded by traditional financing models, we can now offer fractional robotic ownership to global investors while creating continuous ARaaS revenue streams that multiply the profitability of each HYTRON unit. This alliance positions us to unlock the true economic potential of autonomous hygiene solutions while pioneering new business frameworks that will define the future of AI robotics commercialization.”

About Primech Holdings Limited

Headquartered in Singapore, Primech Holdings Limited is a leading provider of comprehensive technology-driven facilities services, predominantly serving both public and private sectors throughout Singapore. Primech Holdings offers an extensive range of services tailored to meet the complex demands of its diverse clientele. Services include advanced general facility maintenance services, specialized cleaning solutions such as marble polishing and facade cleaning, meticulous stewarding services, and targeted cleaning services for offices and homes. Known for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Primech Holdings integrates eco-friendly practices and smart technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. This strategic approach positions Primech Holdings as a leader in the industry and a proactive contributor to advancing industry standards and practices in Singapore and beyond. For more information, visit www.primechholdings.com.

About GAIB

GAIB is the economic layer for AI infrastructure, bringing compute and robotic economies onchain. By tokenizing enterprise-grade GPUs and robotics assets with their underlying operational values, GAIB provides capital access for AI infrastructure operators and transparent exposure for participants. Through AID, its AI-backed synthetic dollar, users can engage in the digital AI economy and earn ecosystem rewards via sAID staking. GAIB connects AI infrastructure with decentralized finance—unlocking new opportunities where technology meets capital. For more information, visit www.gaib.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, for example, statements about completing the acquisition, anticipated revenues, growth, and expansion. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are also based on assumptions regarding the Company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure that such expectations will be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 16 October 2025 – Technological advances in artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics are opening up new potential for commercial applications. In parallel, requirements for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are constantly increasing. FEV is expanding its portfolio to encompass the field of ‘advanced robotics’, offering companies from numerous industries new opportunities to further develop humanoid systems in a targeted manner, integrate them into products, and leverage value creation potential.

FEV expands its portfolio to include advanced robotics and offers solutions for sustainable, economical applications. Source: FEV

With this newly created offering, FEV is bundling its expertise in vehicle development, software, AI, and strategic consulting. The goal of the innovation leader is to support customers with forward-looking technologies along the entire value chain. The offer ranges from strategic market and technology consulting to the development of business models and benchmarking, to the development of cost-optimized hardware and software, and industrial integration.

“With ‘advanced robotics,’ we are creating a link between cutting-edge robot technologies and real business applications,” said Benjamin Knobloch, Principal at FEV Consulting. “Our integrated approach combines strategic consulting and technical expertise, enabling us to support our customers along the entire value chain.” Various studies and projects have given FEV extensive experience in the field of humanoid robots. In addition, the company has its own humanoid robot, which is used to test applications in simulation and reality.

“We are building up comprehensive expertise in the field of humanoid robots, which flows directly into our clients’ consulting and implementation projects,” said Dr. Hagen Wegner, Director at FEV Consulting. With this combined expertise, FEV supports manufacturers in the development of humanoid robots, users in their implementation, and suppliers in entering this new industry.

For more information, visit: www.fev-consulting.com/advanced-robotics. This press release is available for download at: https://fev.group/8a66e3

BONN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 15 October 2025 – Global innovators are invited to apply for the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge (GFSC), hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation (STF). The Challenge seeks high potential, scalable ideas that can transform food systems globally to be more nutritious, sustainable, and equitable, particularly in the Global South.

Scientists, entrepreneurs, civil society groups, research institutions, start-ups, and social enterprises can submit innovations ranging from prototypes to proven concepts. A total of up to $1 million USD will be awarded:

• Seed Grants: 8 awards of $25,000 each for early-stage innovations with strong impact potential.
• Growth Grants: 3 awards of $100,000 each for promising, economically viable innovations.
• Seeding The Future Grand Prizes: 2 awards of $250,000 each for proven innovations with transformative impact potential.

Becoming part of a Global Innovation Network
Semi-finalists and above will be eligible to join the STF Global Food System Innovation Database and Network, an interactive platform featuring over 650 high-impact innovations. This database, powered by WHH, serves as a trusted resource for policymakers, investors and practitioners working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

As part of the FAO Science and Innovation Week and World Food Forum in Rome, STF and WHH will announce the opening of the Challenge.

Submission Details
Applications are open October 15 – December 15, 2025, at www.welthungerhilfe.org/global-food-system-challenge.

About Seeding The Future Foundation
STF is a private nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to safe, nutritious, affordable, and trusted food. It supports innovations that transform food systems and benefit both people and planet. More at www.seedingthefuture.org.

About Welthungerhilfe
WHH is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, striving for a world without hunger since 1962. More at www.welthungerhilfe.org.

WUHU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2025 – Under the theme “Innovation · Defining the Future,” the inaugural JETOUR Media Alliance (JMA) Technology Tour is set to commence on October 17 in Wuhu, Anhui. Media representatives from the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Central and South America, Africa, and other international markets will gather in China to experience JETOUR’s cutting-edge new energy technologies firsthand. Together, they will collaborate on refining premium hybrid off-road vehicles and contribute to building a global “Travel⁺” lifestyle.

Launched at Auto Shanghai 2025, the JETOUR Media Alliance (JMA) was created to support the brand’s global shift toward the premium market. This Tech Tour, as the first major offline event, serves as a platform to bring that strategy to life, showcasing the All-Terrain Premium Hybrid Off-Road SUV—G700, the GAIA Architecture, and JETOUR’s leadership as “The World’s Leading Hybrid Off-Road Brand.”

As an automotive brand that has expanded from China to the global stage, JETOUR draws on 28 years of its group’s technological expertise. Its comprehensive engineering capability, with advanced technologies covering engines, electric powertrains, chassis and hybrid systems, enables a seamless fusion of premium refinement and off-road capability. With cumulative sales surpassing 1.987 million vehicles across 91 countries and regions, the brand continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum and international competitiveness.

Guided by a long-term vision and continuous technological innovation, JETOUR maintains a user-oriented philosophy. The brand is committed to working closely with global users and incorporating feedback from all stakeholders as it advances toward its goal of becoming “The World’s Leading Hybrid Off-road Brand”.

The event offers a platform for industry partners to convene in Wuhu and collectively explore the future of hybrid off-road technology.

ووهو، الصين – 14 أكتوبر 2025 – التقنية الأولى في 17 أكتوبر في مدينة ووهوي JETOUR Media Alliance (JMA) تعريف المستقبل”، تنطلق جولة · تحت شعار ” الابتكار بمقاطعة آنهوي. سيجتمع ممثلو وسائل الإعلام من الشرق الأوسط ومنطقة آسيا والمحيط الهادئ وأمريكا الوسطى عن قرب. JETOUR والجنوبية وأفريقيا وغيرها من الأسواق الدولية في الصين لتجربة أحدث تقنيات الطاقة الجديدة من وسيتعاون الجميع في تطوير سيارات هجينة فاخرة مخصصة للطرق الوعرة، والمساهمة في بناء أسلوب حياة عالمي جديد “Travel+” تحت شعار.

رسميًا خلال معرض شنغهاي للسيارات 2025، بهدف دعم انتقال العلامة JETOUR Media Alliance (JMA) أُطلقت التجارية إلى السوق العالمية الفاخرة. وتعد هذه الجولة التقنية أول فعالية ميدانية كبرى ضمن هذه الاستراتيجية، حيث توفر GAIA وهيكل , G700 منصة لتجسيدها عمليًا، من خلال عرض سيارة الدفع الرباعي الفاخرة الهجينة متعددة التضاريس بصفتها JETOUR المعماري, وإبراز ريادة “العلامة التجارية الرائدة عالميًا في فئة السيارات الهجينة للطرق الوعرة”.

على 28 عامًا من الخبرة التقنية لمجموعتها JETOUR بوصفها علامة تجارية انطلقت من الصين إلى الساحة العالمية، تعتمد الأم. تمتلك الشركة قدرات هندسية شاملة تشمل أحدث التقنيات في المحركات وأنظمة الدفع الكهربائي والهياكل والأنظمة الهجينة، مما يتيح دمجًا سلسًا بين الفخامة والأداء القوي على الطرق الوعرة. ومع تجاوز مبيعاتها التراكمية 1.987 مليون مركبة في 91 دولة ومنطقة، تواصل العلامة التجارية تحقيق نمو قوي وتعزيز قدرتها التنافسية على المستوى الدولي.

على فلسفة تركز على المستخدم. فهي ملتزمة JETOUR وبفضل رؤيتها طويلة المدى وابتكاراتها التقنية المستمرة, تحافظ بالعمل عن كثب مع مستخدميها حول العالم، ودمج آرائهم وملاحظاتهم ضمن مسيرتها نحو تحقيق هدفها بأن تصبح “العلامة التجارية الرائدة عالميًا في السيارات الهجينة للطرق الوعرة”.

يوفر الحدث منصة لشركاء الصناعة للاجتماع في ووهوي واستكشاف مستقبل تقنيات السيارات الهجينة للطرق الوعرة معًا.

BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 14 October 2025 – Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to health as a political priority and a cornerstone of peace and resilience on day 2 of the World Health Summit, the leading platform for global health. Against the backdrop of geopolitical crises, global leaders called for shared responsibility in shaping a healthier, more resilient world on the World Health Summit stage.

World Health Summit 2025

Nina Warken, German Federal Health Minister, emphasized: “Germany is and remains a reliable and committed partner of the World Health Summit and also of WHO. In view of the current challenges, it is more important than ever to engage in constructive dialogue and work together to strengthen global health. The World Health Summit offers a good opportunity to deepen cooperation with international partners. Beyond that, we are also committed to consolidating international cooperation and strengthening institutions such as WHO. Germany will live up to its leadership in global health and international cooperation. Only in this way can we overcome global health challenges.“

“Taking political responsibility for health means choosing to cooperate, to invest, and to act before the next crisis,” stressed Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management and Commissioner for Equality. “The European Union has made that choice – by strengthening its preparedness and response capacities, and by driving global solidarity through the new Global Health Resilience Initiative. In a world of fragmentation, the EU stands for cooperation, trust in science, and shared responsibility – because our health, our security, and our future depend on it.”

Leaders also underscored that health security, sustainable financing, and global solidarity must remain central to building a stable and equitable future.

“In our divided and turbulent world, investing in public health has never been more essential, both as the foundation of stable and secure societies, and as a bridge to peace between communities and nations,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “We call on all countries and partners to focus on what matters most: the people we serve, and to harness the power of science, partnership and innovation to build a healthier, safer and fairer future.”

 New Gallup Report Revealed at World Health Summit: Peace, Health and Emotional Wellbeing Rise and Fall Together

Peace, health and emotional wellbeing rise and fall together, according to Gallup’s inaugural State of the World’s Emotional Health report, launched in partnership with the World Health Summit. Drawing on 145,000 interviews across 144 countries and areas in 2024, Gallup finds nearly four in ten adults worldwide reported experiencing a lot of worry or stress the previous day – hundreds of millions more than a decade ago. In 2024, 39% of adults worldwide reported feeling worried the previous day, and 37% said they felt stressed. Reports of sadness (26%), anger (22%) and physical pain (32%) remain widespread. All are higher than they were a decade ago. The report pairs Gallup’s World Poll data with the Institute for Economics & Peace’s Global Peace Index and Positive Peace Index to show how people’s emotional lives intertwine with stability and health.

“Our work with the World Health Summit brings clarity to a simple truth: emotional wellbeing and peace are not separate pursuits. When one fails, the other follows. In less peaceful countries, people are far more likely to report sadness and anger, even after accounting for income differences,” states Gallup CEO, Jon Clifton. Positive emotions such as laughter, enjoyment, and respect are less common in less peaceful societies and depend more on GDP. This is not the case for negative emotions, which remain strongly tied to fragile peace — suggesting that while peace reduces distress, it does not deliver a positive emotional dividend above and beyond GDP per capita.

Reflecting on the findings, WHS CEO Carsten Schicker underscored the importance of this partnership: “Gallup’s new data confirm what we at the World Health Summit see every day: Peace, health and emotional wellbeing are inseparable. Emotional distress at a societal level is not just an individual burden; it is a warning sign for societal fragility, and a call to collective action. By working together across sectors, we can turn evidence into solutions that strengthen resilience and stability worldwide. That is why the World Health Summit is proud to partner with Gallup: Together, we bring health to the center of the global agenda.”

 New Global Report Shows: Global Health Security Hangs in the Balance in a Volatile and Uncertain World

 A new global report launched today at WHS 2025 outlines preparedness priorities to protect people worldwide from future pandemics and other health crises. The new Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) 2025 report calls for scaled up investment in primary health care, real-time risk assessment, and international cooperation to ensure local and global communities are ready to prevent and respond to the next pandemic.

“In our increasingly volatile and uncertain world, real preparedness for pandemics and other health emergencies must be anchored in well-functioning and well financed primary health care systems,” said Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, GPMB Co-Chair and former President of Croatia. “Robust primary health systems reach deep into communities, providing essential health services in peacetime and building the deep trust that is fundamental to an effective health response when crises strike.”

The GPMB, established in 2018 following the West Africa Ebola epidemic, monitors the state of the world’s preparedness for pandemics and other health crises. It is an initiative supported by the World Health Organization and the World Bank.

 Reflecting on the findings of the GPMB report, World Health Summit President Axel R. Pries emphasizes: “To tackle emerging threats like pandemics and the climate crisis, we need resilient, inclusive systems, innovative financing, and genuine partnerships that empower local leadership. This requires a new approach to care – strengthening primary health care, engaging communities more closely, and ensuring a protected health workforce; and stronger cooperation – built on solidarity, equity, and the fair sharing of data, samples, and benefits. The World Health Summit helps drive this change by fostering collaboration and keeping health high on the international agenda.”

 About the World Health Summit

The World Health Summit is the leading platform for global health. It brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society to set the agenda for a healthier future. Founded in 2009, the WHS is held every October in Berlin and is organized by the WHS Foundation GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

Links:

Watch the Recording: WHS Signature Event: Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting World

State of the World’s Emotional Health 2025

Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) 2025 report: The New Face of Pandemic Preparedness

·         German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” closes after 184 days with over three million visitors

·         Koelnmesse, as the organisation responsible for operations, reports resounding success

COLOGNE, GERMANY and OSAKA, JAPAN – Newsaktuell – 13 October 2025 – After 184 days, the German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka has closed its doors. More than three million people from around the world visited the pavilion during this time, and it has now been recognised with two awards from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) – the Sustainability Award and the Silver Award for Theme Development. Koelnmesse GmbH, commissioned by the Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) to organise and operate the German Pavilion, reports a resounding success.

View of the German Pavilion at Expo Osaka, with the iconic ring structure in the background. Photo credit: Jakob Studnar/Koelnmesse

“The German Pavilion has demonstrated impressively how large-scale international projects made in Germany can captivate audiences worldwide,” said Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. “The BIE’s awards are a special acknowledgement of the concept, the outstanding teamwork of all those involved – and clear proof that Koelnmesse continues to set benchmarks in international competition.”

Koelnmesse CEO Gerald Böse at the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. For more than three decades, Koelnmesse has organized and operated German Pavilions at World Expos held under the auspices of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs. 

A flagship project for circular innovation

Under the theme “Shaping a Circular World Together”, the German Pavilion combined architecture, technology and emotion into an immersive experience. Visitors were able to explore how circular economy approaches, urban agriculture, hydrogen technologies and sustainable design can pave the way towards a sustainable future.

“Our aim was to present Germany as a land of innovation and as a driving force for a circular future,” explained Commissioner General Patrick Specht of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. “That we were able to inspire more than three million visitors with our pavilion, and were additionally honoured with the Sustainability Award as well as the Silver Award for Theme Development, is a tremendous achievement. It shows how strongly our concept resonated with people.”

Both the concept and its implementation captivated audiences: in visitor surveys, more than 90 per cent of guests said their expectations had been exceeded. Many described the German contribution as one of the best at the Expo. Particularly popular was the pavilion mascot Circular, which Expo visitors voted as the most beloved mascot of the entire Expo.

Great recognition for the German Pavilion

Shortly before the Expo concluded, the German Pavilion team welcomed its three-millionth visitor. At the same time, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) also honoured the German Pavilion with two awards: the Silver Award for Theme Development, which recognises pavilions that convey the Expo’s guiding theme in a particularly convincing, creative and coherent way, and the Sustainability Award, presented to the German Pavilion for its exemplary integration of sustainability both conceptually and in practice. This distinction places the project among Germany’s most successful Expo presentations to date.

“This achievement demonstrates what can be accomplished when creativity, engineering excellence and project management work hand in hand,” said Böse. “Expo 2025 showcased Germany as an open, innovative and sustainable partner within the global community – and we as Koelnmesse are proud to have played our part.”

An international collaborative effort

Commissioned by the BMWE, Koelnmesse once again delivered the German Pavilion – as it had done for several previous World Expos, most recently for Dubai 2020, Shanghai 2010 and Aichi 2005.The concept, planning and realisation this year were managed by the German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium, consisting of facts and fiction (concept and media design) and GL events Live (construction and implementation), with support from their Japanese subsidiary. Architectural design was provided by LAVA Architects (Berlin). The Culture Connect programme was curated by VOSS+FISCHER and Mike P. Heisel, while catering and retail operations were managed by 78degrees.

Press images of Expo 2025 in Osaka and the German Pavilion are available in our image database: Expo 2025 Photos | Koelnmesse

Video impressions of Expo 2025 in Osaka and the German Pavilion are available on our YouTube channel: Video Expo 2025 | Koelnmesse

About Koelnmesse:

Koelnmesse employs around 1,200 people. As a city trade fair in the heart of Europe, it occupies the third largest trade fair grounds in Germany and, with almost 400,000 m² of hall and outdoor space, is among the top ten largest trade fair grounds in the world. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and corporate events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world. Its portfolio reaches over 49,000 exhibiting companies from 129 countries and around 2,5 million visitors from more than 220 nations. Until 2040, Koelnmesse is investing more than 1 billion euro in the development of the trade fair grounds with the most extensive investment program in its history, to allow it to cover all event formats in the future. Koelnmesse has celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024 – 100 years in which Koelnmesse has brought people and markets together worldwide.