FOSHAN, China, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea – one of the world's leading smart home appliance brands - is delighted to announce it has become a global supporter of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) National Team Competitions.
This multi-year agreements kickstarts with the AFC Asian Qualifiersâ„¢ - Road to 26 and continues with AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026â„¢ that promises to inspire a whole new generation of footballers. Meanwhile the AFC U23 Asian Cupâ„¢ 2026 in Saudi Arabia is set to be highly competitive as teams look to win the title as well as qualification for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
In 2027, Midea will also be present as a global supporter at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027â„¢. It will be the first time the competition has been held in Saudi Arabia in what promises to be a historic event.
"The next four years are set to be an important part of AFC's footballing history and Midea is excited to become part of all the memories. Combined with our club competition partnership, we look forward to growing together with AFC as Midea's home appliance businesses goes from strength to strength across the region," said Lewis Fu, President of Midea International Business.
Midea and AFC are also pleased to announce that their partnerships will extend to AFC Youth Competitions, including the AFC U20 Asian Cupâ„¢, AFC U17 Asian Cupâ„¢, AFC U20 Women's Asian Cupâ„¢ and AFC U17 Women's Asian Cupâ„¢.
About the AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of Asian football and one of the six Confederations making up FIFA. Established in 1954, the AFC is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and comprises 47 Member Associations.
The AFC organises the AFC Asian Cupâ„¢ and the AFC Women's Asian Cupâ„¢ while the AFC Champions League Eliteâ„¢ and AFC Women's Champions Leagueâ„¢ are the premier competitions for Asian clubs.
About Midea
Midea is the world's leading smart home appliances brand and covers a wide range of product categories including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, air fryers, and robot vacuum cleaners. Midea Group, established in 1968, is a leading global technology company with over 190,000 employees worldwide, an annual revenue of USD57.5 billion in 2024, and ranked #277 on the 2024 Fortune Global 500 list. Find out more about Midea home appliances at midea.com/global and Midea Group at midea.com.cn/en
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Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC's National Team Competitions
SAN JOSE, Calif. , Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MOVA, a Global Premium AI Smart Living Leader, today hosted its global launch event, "M∞VA Universe". The event marked a strategic declaration of the brand's entry into the high-end global market, showcasing a cohesive ecosystem of intelligent cleaning solutions designed to redefine modern living. Beyond presenting groundbreaking products, MOVA aimed to demonstrate its deep technological prowess and scalable vision to a global audience of consumers and investors.
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Technological Pillars of the M∞VA Universe:
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MOVA G70 Cordless Vacuum: Features A Front Side Edge Cleaning with Robotic Arm for zero-blind-spot cleaning and Dual-Direction Dust Scraper Rings, showcasing thoughtful problem-solving through smart mechanics.
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N1 Window Cleaning Robot: A lightweight (1.3kg) AI-driven cleaner with smart path planning and 12-layer safety protocols for fully automated, reliable operation.
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About MOVA
MOVA is a Global Premium AI Smart Living Leader dedicated to creating intelligent, integrated ecosystems that elevate everyday life. Through continuous innovation in AI, design, and engineering, MOVA is building the M∞VA Universe—a world where technology seamlessly fosters well-being, comfort, and effortless living.
*World's First: From Frost & Sullivan, confirmed based on research on the global wet and dry vacuum cleaner market. This vacuum cleaner adopts a foldable and extendable robotic arm structure, allowing the handle to fold 90 degrees and adjust in length to accommodate users of different heights and various cleaning scenarios. The survey was completed in April 2025. Report NO: FS-2025-MPC-439377.
*MOVA Innovation / MOVA-pioneered technologies / MOVA's groundbreaking technologies / MOVA first: These terms refer exclusively to product upgrades, functional enhancements or technological improvements compared to previous generations of MOVA products, and do not imply any comparison with products from other manufacturers.The right of interpretation shall vest in MOVA.
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MOVA Unveils 'the M∞VA Universe' at Silicon Valley Launch, Positioning as a Global Premium AI Smart Living Leader
