KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) — The Guizhou Provincial Government has announced that the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 will be convened from July 5 to 6 in the provincial capital of Guiyang, following approval by the State Council of China.
Hosted by the People’s Government of Guizhou Province, the two-day event will carry the theme “Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature – Discussing Global Development and Green Transformation” and is expected to draw approximately 800 delegates, according to a statement.
As China’s sole national and international forum focused on the theme of eco-civilisation, the Eco Forum Global Guiyang has steadily built its profile over the course of 12 previous editions, earning growing attention on the global stage.
Organisers aim to position this year’s iteration as a dynamic platform for dialogue, partnership, and actionable outcomes, particularly in the realm of sustainable development and ecological governance.
Preparations for the forum are reportedly progressing in an orderly fashion, with a rich programme of activities scheduled, including the opening ceremony, thematic forums, off-site visits, promotional displays, green investment promotion, and the debut of new environmental protection products and technologies.
Notably, this year marks a significant step forward in international collaboration. For the first time since 2018, international organisations will play a substantive role in shaping the forum’s agenda. Of the 20 planned thematic forums, 11 will feature participation by international entities, with four forums to be independently hosted by these organisations.
The forum also serves as an extension of China’s engagement with major multilateral climate processes. It is expected to respond to key themes arising from global environmental conferences such as COP16 and COP29, with a focus on practical cooperation in areas including climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
A core objective of the 2025 edition is to share China’s experience in eco-civilisation and green transformation, particularly with developing nations across the Global South, reinforcing cooperation in sustainable development. The forum also seeks to catalyse global efforts to address what it identifies as the three pressing environmental challenges.
Through this initiative, Guizhou is positioning itself as a hub for international green collaboration and innovation, seeking to “pool wisdom” and “attract investment”, empowering new quality productivity and high-quality development.
Citizens visit Denggaoyunshan Park in Guiyang City.
Guizhou, located in the southwest of China, is using an ecological pen to paint a gorgeous green picture along her mountains and rivers. From an ‘Experimental Zone’ to a ‘Pilot Zone’, Guizhou has embarked on a new path of green development characterized with prosperous economy, wealthy people and ecological beauty.
SignificantImprovement inEco–environment
Guizhou persists in winning the ‘Five Major Battles’ of pollution prevention and control and coordinates the integrated eco-restoration of mountains, rivers, lakes, farmland, forests, grasslands and deserts. By 2024, the ambient air quality in 9 key cities and 88 counties in Guizhou has met Grade II, and the overall surface water quality has been remarkable. The excellent water quality rate of 222 monitoring sections of major rivers is 99.1%, and that of 23 exit sections reaches 100%. The water quality compliance rate of centralized drinking water sources at or above the county level remains 100%.
The Wushui River (Wuyang River) in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture has been successfully selected as one of the Outstanding Cases of Beautiful Rivers and Lakes in China. Since 2019, the water quality in Qiandongnan Prefecture has been among the top 10 in China for six consecutive years. Mr. Wu Hougui, a member of the Loong Boat Team in Ximen Community, Zhenyuan County, said, ‘The Loong Boat Competition tradition can not be inherited for thousands of years without lucid waters and lush mountains.’
FlourishingGreenIndustries
Guizhou is accelerating the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, integrating green and low-carbon concept throughout the entire process of high-quality development. Guizhou has successfully established 85 national level green factories and 22 green industrial parks. The green economy accounts for about 48%.
The first commercial hydrogen locomotive in China has started trial operation on Guizhou Meijin Railway Special Line in Zhongshan District, Liupanshui City, opening up a new path for clean coal transportation. The construction of ‘Electric Guizhou’ has achieved fruitful results. Since the beginning of 2025, a total of 3,054 electric heavy-duty trucks have been promoted and applied in the energy sector, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 332,000 tons.
The forestry has also achieved a huge leap forward. In 2014, the total output value of Guizhou’s forestry was only 60.1 billion yuan, and it exceeded 465.4 billion yuan in 2024. Over the past decade, the forest coverage rate has increased from 49% to 63.3%, with a forest area of 166 million mu.
Innovative Eco–protectionSystem
In 2024, Guizhou took the lead in establishing a unified and standardized mechanism for issuing forestry carbon tickets at the provincial level in China, granting the first batch of 10 provincial forestry carbon tickets and achieving a total of 11 million yuan in transactions. In addition, a total of 120 water rights transactions have been completed, with a transaction volume of 86.0287 million cubic meters, amounting to 31.5387 million yuan.
Public Participation inEco–construction
Guizhou’s tradition of ‘Tree Planting for New Year Celebrations’ has continued for 11 years, with 605 million more seedlings newly planted here. Since the 14 th Five-Year-Plan, Guizhou has shifted its greening focus from ‘coverage expansion’ to ‘quality improvement’. Through projects such as degraded forest restoration and forest nurturing, the forest has been both ‘greened’ and ‘increased in value’.
Meanwhile, with both ‘civil defense and technical defense’, Guizhou has successfully protected the ecological foundation. For instance, there are 87 remote video surveillance points established in Guiyang to prevent forest fire. There are 400 infrared cameras installed to track the rare species in Mount Fanjing and more than 40,000 forest chiefs ready to guard forest resources. Collaborative mechanisms such as ‘forest chief+procurator’ and ‘forest chief+sheriff’ have formed a comprehensive matrix for ecological protection.
EfficientResource Utilizationand Green Transformation
Guizhou has implemented the strategy of ‘Refined Development of Rich Minerals’ to promote efficient utilization of resources. In the field of phosphorus chemical industry, Qiannan Prefecture has laid out modern chemical and new energy battery material industries, realizing the transformation of phosphorus from ‘fertilizer’ to ‘material’. The total output value of phosphorus based modern chemical and new energy battery materials has exceeded 50 billion yuan. Furthermore, in the field of aluminum industry, Shuicheng Economic Development Zone has achieved 100% in-situ conversion of aluminum liquid, and the number of aluminum related enterprises has increased from 1 in 2016 to 54.
Guizhou is also actively developing the cultural tourism industry and digital economy. The Zhenyuan Loong Boat Race Cultural Festival has unleashed the consumption potential of cultural tourism. During the Loong Boat Festival this year, Zhenyuan County received 253,900 tourists, realizing a total tourism revenue of 234 million yuan. Additionally, Guizhou’s digital economy growth rate has been among the top in the country for 9 consecutive years. There are 48 national key data centers under construction and in operation, making Guizhou one of the regions with the most intelligent computing resources and the strongest capabilities in China.
Source: Guizhou Environmental Protection Industry Association
Caption: Citizens visit Denggaoyunshan Park in Guiyang City.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) — The 43rd edition of the legendary 1000 Miglia concluded in Brescia, with Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli once again claiming victory.
Driving their iconic Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss, the reigning champions held off strong competition from Daniel Andres Erejomovich and Gustavo Llanos, who briefly took the lead on day four with their 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Ss. Rounding out the podium were Tonconogy and Ruffini in a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gs.
Also taking top honours were Roland Hotz and Giordano Mozzi, winners of the Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia in an F8 Spider, while Mirco Magni and Federico Giavardi claimed victory in the 1000 Miglia Green category behind the wheel of a Polestar 4.
This year’s event was a special one, reviving the “figure-eight” route of the pre-war era—a symbolic loop connecting not only Italy’s North and South but also East and West, from the Adriatic Sea to the Tyrrhenian coast.
Over five days and 1,900 kilometres, more than 400 classic cars travelled through Italy’s hidden gems, such as art cities, countryside roads, and coastal stretches, according to a statement.
Starting in Brescia, the Red Arrow route led participants through Ferrara, Rome, Orvieto, Arezzo, Cervia, and Livorno before winding back through the Po Valley and returning home.
Each leg turned into a celebration, with cheering crowds, music, and picturesque backdrops—capturing the spirit of what many call “the most beautiful race in the world”.
From the left: Bryan Gee, Non-Fuels Retailing Manager, Mobility Malaysia & Singapore; Zairi Dzuljastri, National Sales Manager, Mobility Malaysia & Singapore; Seow Lee Ming, General Manager, Mobility & Convenience, Shell Malaysia; Chong Yeow Siang, Managing Director, CARiNG Pharmacy; Ang Swee Lim, Head of Supply Chain & Distribution Centre, CARiNG Pharmacy; and Wong Siew Lai, Chief Marketing Officer, CARiNG Pharmacy marking the beginning of the collaboration between Shell and CARiNG Pharmacy.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) — Shell Malaysia is enhancing its retail experience at petrol marts, building on its long-term vision for Shell SELECT stores as comprehensive, go-to destinations for on-the-move essentials. Further strengthening this offering, Shell has partnered with CARiNG Pharmacy to extend greater convenience to customers by offering healthcare essentials alongside its range of food, beverage and lifestyle products.
Through this strategic collaboration, Shell SELECT is evolving into a one-stop convenience destination where Malaysians can easily meet their daily needs, from snacks and fresh food to pharmacy-grade over-the-counter medications. This expansion builds on Shell’s commitment to delivering a holistic retail experience, featuring key offerings such as Shell Café’s freshly baked pastries and barista-crafted coffee, Shell Lubricants, Shell Recharge EV charging hubs, and Shell Car Care products, all supported by the quality service that customers know and trust at Shell stations across the country.
Taking the customer experience one step further, a dedicated bay featuring a full range of CARiNG Pharmacy’s health essentials will now be available at more than 600 Shell SELECT stores across Peninsular Malaysia, offering customers greater convenience and accessibility on the go. This array of offerings includes over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers, cold and flu remedies, and digestive discomfort relief.
Seow Lee Ming, General Manager, Mobility & Convenience, Shell Malaysia, stated that the partnership reflects Shell SELECT’s continued innovation to meet the everyday needs of Malaysians.
“We are delighted to partner with CARiNG Pharmacy, as we share the belief that health products should be easily accessible for all Malaysians. By incorporating healthcare essentials across Shell SELECT stores, we aim to be a trusted partner that understands Malaysian needs. We are bringing greater peace of mind and convenience to our customers, reinforcing our commitment to making everyday journeys better.
“Shell SELECT has transformed from a simple pit stop into an experience that complements and supports our customers’ daily routines, whether they are picking up breakfast, grabbing a snack, getting a great cup of coffee at Shell Café, or now, fulfilling healthcare needs. This partnership with CARiNG Pharmacy marks the next exciting phase of that journey, strengthening Shell SELECT’s position as a true convenience destination.”
Chong Yeow Siang, Managing Director of CARiNG Pharmacy, said, “This collaboration is a meaningful step forward in our mission to make healthcare more accessible to all Malaysians. Through Shell’s extensive nationwide network, we are able to bring CARiNG Pharmacy’s trusted health and wellness products to even more communities. For over 30 years, we have remained committed to supporting the well-being of Malaysians, and this partnership allows us to continue that mission in a more convenient way, in line with our belief that good health should be within reach for all.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Name: PREMA JAYABALAN Senior Manager, Media Relations and Issues Management Shell Malaysia Email: Prema.Jayabalan@shell.com
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The 1000 Miglia is set to return from June 17 to 21, with 420 classic cars tackling a 1,900-kilometre (km) route across Italy in a five-day event that echoes the spirit of its epic pre-war editions.
Departing from Viale Venezia in Brescia, this year’s route forms a symbolic figure-eight, connecting the eastern Adriatic and western Tyrrhenian coasts while preserving the classic Brescia-Rome-Brescia path.
Highlights include stopovers in San Lazzaro di Savena (Bologna), Rome, Cervia-Milano Marittima, and Parma, before the grand return to Brescia for a final parade in Piazza Vittoria, coinciding with Festa della Musica.
Meanwhile, the passage through the Naval Academy in Livorno will seal the partnership with the Italian Navy, showing the collaboration and closeness that the Armed Forces and Police have always reserved for the 1000 Miglia.
The 1000 Miglia 2025 convoy will be preceded by 123 Ferraris from the Tribute 1000 Miglia and 1000 Miglia Green electric cars, accompanied by the Politecnico di Milano’s robo-driven cars reflecting on the introduction of autonomous driving for optimising urban transport.
The pre-race programme started on June 15 with the inauguration of the 1000 Miglia Village in the historic setting of Piazza Vittoria featuring children from the “La 1000 Miglia goes to school” project that decorate the car dedicated to the initiative, travelling behind the convoy.
Furthermore, the 1000 Miglia Charity Car, with La Zebra Onlus, will raise public awareness of the purchase of a latest-generation ultrasound scanner to be donated to the Children’s Hospital in Brescia.
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