BEIJING, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Beijing Review:

As the world seeks stability and growth amid shifting geopolitical sands, the BRICS nations–Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa–are laying more foundational “bricks” for even greater cooperation. This group, expanded in January with the inclusion of new members, is building an influential structure of economic cooperation and development.

During the 2024 BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, BRICS member countries worked to cement their role as architects of prosperity for the Global South, crafting pathways to sustainable development and mutual progress.

The leaders at the summit adopted the Kazan Declaration and outlined the criteria for additional countries to become BRICS partner countries.

“The enlargement of BRICS is a major milestone in its history and a landmark event in the evolution of the international situation. At this summit, we have decided to invite many countries to become partner countries, which is another major progress in the development of BRICS,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said during the summit’s open plenary session.

“We must build on this milestone summit to set off anew, and forge ahead with one heart and one mind,” he added.

The Kazan summit “serves as an opportunity to harness our collective strength to build a safer, more prosperous and equitable world,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said, adding “in an interconnected world, the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations. Through solidarity, we seek to advance a unified effort and mutual support among nations.”

During his speech, Xi proposed five major goals of building a BRICS committed to peace, innovation, green development, justice and closer people-to-people exchange.

“These proposals will elevate BRICS cooperation to new heights,” Sudheendra Kulkarni, founder of India’s Forum for a New South Asia, said, adding “the idea of building a BRICS committed to peace is particularly important in today’s world, and all countries should respond.”

Many countries in the Global South advocate political solutions to resolving disputes, Wang Youming, Director of the Institute of Developing Countries at the Beijing-based China Institute of International Studies, said.

This summit aimed to amplify the voices of these countries regarding ongoing global conflicts and to offer an alternative approach to resolving hotspot issues, Wang added.

Mohammed Saqib, founder and Secretary General of India China Economic and Cultural Council, said that each BRICS country has grappled with unique development challenges and has devised innovative solutions. By sharing these experiences, whether in poverty alleviation, sustainable urbanization, digital governance or public health, member countries can accelerate their progress and avoid pitfalls.

Exchange and mutual learning among the diverse civilizations of BRICS nations are key to fostering deeper cooperation and integration, Saqib said. This cultural and intellectual cross-pollination is essential for building understanding and identifying shared interests and values, which can serve as the foundation for long-term strategic alignment.

BRICS members now contribute about one third of the global GDP, more than the combined share of G7 countries. They account for about 31 percent of the world’s land, 46 percent of the global population and 20 percent of global trade. The group also account for about 40 percent of the world’s oil production and reserves.

“This means BRICS is in a position to meet the development requirements of not only its members but also non-member states and help alleviate global poverty,” Yu Sui, a researcher with the China Center for Contemporary World Studies, said.

Kulkarni said that the expansion of BRICS has created a favorable atmosphere to push forward a new paradigm of global development, which is equitable and environmentally sustainable and fulfills the social and economic needs of the majority of the world population.

As the global landscape evolves, BRICS is poised to enhance development opportunities for countries in the Global South, Andile added. Stressing the urgency of accelerating some key BRICS initiatives to maximize their impact.

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BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LianLian Global has partnered with WeChat Pay to streamline the ticket purchasing process for visitors to Bangkok’s Grand Palace. The collaboration leverages their combined service capabilities and market resources.

Since the initiation of visa-free policies between China and Thailand this year, tourist traffic from China has notably increased. However, popular attractions like the Grand Palace often face issues with overcrowding, lengthy queues and ticketing difficulties. Traditionally, tourists had to wait in long lines at ticket windows, marring the travel experience.

Thanks to the collaboration, visitors can now reserve and pay for their tickets via the WeChat mini-program, and gain immediate access by scanning a QR code, eliminating the need to queue and enhancing the experience for both tourists and the venue.

As a brand under LianLian, a leader in global digital payments, LianLian Global is committed to developing a broad-based payment ecosystem that addresses the needs of multiple market segments.

In 2019, LianLian Thailand obtained both the Bank Card Payment License and the Authorized Payment License from the Bank of Thailand, making it the first wholly foreign-owned financial entity in Thailand to secure these credentials. Since then, LianLian Thailand has enhanced its service offerings by strategically aligning with upstream and downstream partners, integrating local card networks, banking institutions, domestic wallets, and international payment gateways. The company subsequently expanded its capabilities by introducing offline merchant payment collection and online platform/app payment processing solutions, providing robust payment services designed to meet the needs of Thai merchants and Chinese consumers. Official Thai data places LianLian among the leading Chinese-funded payment providers in Thailand, reflecting its substantial impact on the local market.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, is teaming up with Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS in the latest chapter of the “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign. Jin stars in the commercial to celebrate his new single “I’ll Be There,” which is now available globally in Dolby Atmos.

Following the single “I’ll Be There,” Jin’s highly anticipated first solo album Happy is set to release in Dolby Atmos worldwide on November 15th.

“When I first heard my new music in Dolby Atmos, I was truly amazed by the incredibly vivid and immersive experience. It felt like you are right inside the music,” said Jin. “The theme of this new single and the new album is ‘happiness.’ I wanted ARMY (BTS’ fandom) to fully experience the unique flavors of happiness through each song. Now, with Dolby Atmos, I believe fans around the world will feel the exact emotions that I wanted to share, more deeply.”

“Jin has captivated audiences worldwide through his incredible performances and extraordinary ability to convey emotion through his music,” said Todd Pendleton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dolby Laboratories. “With Dolby Atmos, fans will feel even more connected to Jin as they are drawn into the fun sing-along moments and musical details of ‘I’ll Be There’ and his upcoming album.”

Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by putting listeners inside the song, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music in Dolby Atmos.

Directed by GRAMMY®-nominated music video director and filmmaker Colin Tilley, the campaign’s commercial explores how Dolby Atmos can transform an everyday moment into an extraordinary experience by putting fans right into the heart of the music scenes, where Jin delivers the powerful performances BTS is known for.

The piece is the latest installment of Dolby’s “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign, which celebrates transformative entertainment experiences brought to life by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across music, movies, gaming, and more.

How to Experience Dolby Atmos Music
Consumers around the world can hear and feel the difference of Dolby Atmos Music on popular global and regional streaming services, such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, TIDAL, QQ Music, Melon, and more. Whether you are listening at home, on your mobile device, or in the car, using products from major global brands like Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, and many more, Dolby Atmos unlocks new levels of emotion so that you love music more in Dolby.

About “Love More in Dolby”
Dolby’s “Love More” campaign, aims to spread awareness of the art of what’s possible in Dolby. The campaign celebrates the full potential of Dolby’s latest audio and video innovations, like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, which bring mesmerizing picture and multidimensional sound to your music, movies, shows, games, and sports. The series of short videos will also follow entertainment enthusiasts on a journey of discovery as they experience new depths of emotion and connect deeper to the artists, characters, and stories they love – which is made possible when enjoyed in Dolby.

About Dolby 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. From movies and TV shows to apps, music, sports and games, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people around the world. We collaborate with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

About Jin of BTS
Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’ OST), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST) showcase his warm vocal timbre and power of expression. Released in 2021, “SUPER TUNA” set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves. Jin participated in the songwriting of his first solo single “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022) alongside Coldplay, flaunting his unique charm as a multi-talented musician. Known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin struts his unexpected charms through various content and TV shows. On July 14, 2024, Jin participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea. Jin is set to release his first solo album Happy on November 15.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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Cairon (Jamie) Armstrong
Dolby Laboratories
Cairon.Armstrong@Dolby.com

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