SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 26, 2025, the Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop, located in the UpperHills of Futian District, Shenzhen, grandly opened. The shop offers duty-free products to international travelers departing China from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport within 60 days via international flights. Customers can enjoy price 11%-25% lower than those at tax-inclusive counters. Additionally, eligible goods purchased for tax refund upon departure offer a refund rate of 9%.
Shenzhen is a popular first-stop destination for international tourists entering China. Renowned as a global hub of technology, Shenzhen is home to headquarters of tech giants such as Huawei, Tencent, DJI and BYD, and is beloved by tech enthusiasts worldwide for its electronic products.
The product offerings at the Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop are equally distinctive. In addition to international tech brands, the store features a wide range of products from HUAWEI, HONOR, ViVO, iFLYTEK, UBTECH humanoid robots, RingConn smart rings, Timekettle translation earbuds, Insta360, and more. It also covers 19 major categories, including beauty and skin care, watches and jewelry, and high-end alcohol, bringing together a diverse array of internationally renowned brands such as Estée Lauder, La Mer, Clarins, Moutai, and Fenjiu.
Spanning nearly 3,000 square meters, the Shop offers an immersive commercial experience. It pioneers an upgraded duty-free retail model with a "duty-free + taxable", "imported + domestic" and "offline + online" business approach. As one of the first eight downtown duty-free shops established in China, it is also the first to provide a "cloud tax refund" service. Its "instant tax refund upon purchase" model fully demonstrates the Shenzhen Speed.
During the opening period, the Shop will launch limited-time coupons, including discounts, lucky draws, and complimentary experience vouchers. UpperHills members can also enjoy exclusive benefits such as "10x membership points," with some duty-free products offering discounts of 50% off.
Located at the geographical hub near both Huanggang and Futian Port, UpperHills is home to two hotels, MUJI HOTEL and Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen. It connects to Lianhuashan Park and Bijiashan Sports Park via SkyBridges, integrating green ecology into the commercial district. Its international consumption atmosphere attracts 46 million visitors annually. Within a 2-kilometer radius, cultural and tourism destinations such as Shenzhen Sports Center, Shenzhen Museum, and Shenzhen Concert Hall offer cross-border business and leisure travelers a unique experience of "duty-free shopping, luxury stays, and ecological park exploration."
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Shenzhen Downtown Duty Free Shop Opens, Offering Multiple Benefits for Cross-Border Travelers
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NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation.
The collaboration explores the integration of ArthurAI™, MindHYVE.ai's proprietary agentic artificial intelligence system, into selected areas of OUK's digital learning ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support personalized learning, faculty enablement, data-driven curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned upskilling, positioning OUK as a leader in next-generation digital education across Africa.
Under the MoU, the parties will jointly explore implementation of ArthurAI as a virtual academic enabler, supporting learners and educators through adaptive, real-time learning assistance. The collaboration also includes curriculum co-design, impact evaluation, localization aligned with Kenya's education policy and adherence to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
"This collaboration reflects the Open University of Kenya's commitment to innovation, access and academic excellence," said Professor Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya. "By exploring responsible AI-powered learning systems, we aim to enhance student success, empower faculty and strengthen Kenya's position as a digital education leader."
"OUK represents a bold and forward-looking model for higher education in the digital age," said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. "This collaboration allows us to responsibly explore how agentic AI can support learning, teaching and workforce readiness—while maintaining transparency, ethics and local relevance."
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to advance responsible AI in education, expand access to high-quality digital learning and support Kenya's broader goals for workforce development and innovation.
About The Open University of Kenya
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), established by Charter in August 2023, is Kenya's first fully online specialised public University. OUK is mandated to expand access to affordable, flexible, self-paced, inclusive and high-quality higher education through digital and open learning innovation. It offers Professional Development Courses, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes designed to meet the needs of learners across Kenya and beyond.
Website: https://ouk.ac.ke/ ∕ Email: info@ouk.ac.ke ∕ Contact: +254 703 211 211
Media Contact:
Brendah Kabindio
Email: bkabindio@ouk.ac.ke
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open University of Kenya (OUK) and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic collaboration focused on advancing AI-powered learning enablement and academic innovation.
The collaboration explores the integration of ArthurAI™, MindHYVE.ai's proprietary agentic artificial intelligence system, into selected areas of OUK's digital learning ecosystem. The initiative is designed to support personalized learning, faculty enablement, data-driven curriculum innovation and workforce-aligned upskilling, positioning OUK as a leader in next-generation digital education across Africa.
Under the MoU, the parties will jointly explore implementation of ArthurAI as a virtual academic enabler, supporting learners and educators through adaptive, real-time learning assistance. The collaboration also includes curriculum co-design, impact evaluation, localization aligned with Kenya's education policy and adherence to the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
"This collaboration reflects the Open University of Kenya's commitment to innovation, access and academic excellence," said Professor Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor of the Open University of Kenya. "By exploring responsible AI-powered learning systems, we aim to enhance student success, empower faculty and strengthen Kenya's position as a digital education leader."
"OUK represents a bold and forward-looking model for higher education in the digital age," said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. "This collaboration allows us to responsibly explore how agentic AI can support learning, teaching and workforce readiness—while maintaining transparency, ethics and local relevance."
This collaboration reflects a shared vision to advance responsible AI in education, expand access to high-quality digital learning and support Kenya's broader goals for workforce development and innovation.
About The Open University of Kenya
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), established by Charter in August 2023, is Kenya's first fully online specialised public University. OUK is mandated to expand access to affordable, flexible, self-paced, inclusive and high-quality higher education through digital and open learning innovation. It offers Professional Development Courses, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes designed to meet the needs of learners across Kenya and beyond.
Website: https://ouk.ac.ke/ ∕ Email: info@ouk.ac.ke ∕ Contact: +254 703 211 211
Media Contact:
Brendah Kabindio
Email: bkabindio@ouk.ac.ke
About MindHYVE.ai™
MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE's technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.
With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.
Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668
Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io
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MindHYVE.ai™ and The Open University of Kenya Announce Strategic Collaboration on AI-Powered Learning and Academic Innovation
