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A Joyful, Design-led Partnership to Celebrate the Festive Season
HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This festive season, 1664 is excited to announce its first-ever festive artist collaboration across Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam with celebrated French artist Camille Walala. Bringing a modern twist to the traditional holiday season that encapsulates Christmas and Lunar New Year, 1664 will be introducing limited-edition designs and upbeat experiences from October 2025 onwards. This partnership exemplifies Carlsberg Group's strategy to transform convivial moments into radiant expressions of creativity that resonate with discerning consumers yet are rooted in 1664's signature ethos of good taste and shared celebration.
Renowned for her bold use of colour, vibrant geometric patterns, and immersive installations, Walala brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the rich traditions of Asian festivities. As fireworks light up the night sky, lanterns glow, and the scent of gourmet delights fill the air, the festive season once again unites communities in celebration and shared joy. The modern packaging designs of 1664 Blanc, Rosé, and Brut bottles and cans seamlessly blend the brand colours with Walala's playful aesthetic, resulting in eye-catching designs that capture a whimsy and exuberant spirit. Complementing the purchase of products are exclusive co-branded merchandise and collectables, including red envelopes, tote bags, glasses, and umbrellas, all thoughtfully crafted to reflect the cultural significance across Asia, while elevating the brand's premium portfolio.
In February 2024, Carlsberg Group launched its Accelerate SAIL strategy, aimed at driving bold and exciting growth, becoming the most successful, professional, and attractive brewer in the markets, and serving as a positive force in society. Inspired by this vision, 1664 collaborates with forward-thinking artists and introduces culturally relevant initiatives to reinforce its commitment to accelerating premium growth across Asia. Walala perfectly embodies 1664's design-led spirit, blending Parisian elegance with joyful creativity to celebrate individuality and strive for excellence, cementing 1664's position as the beer of choice in the region's highly competitive market.
Rommel P. Fuentebella, Senior Director, Premium and Execution of Carlsberg Asia, stated: "Elegantly unexpected, our 1664 x Walala collaboration creates a vibrant space where worlds collide—pouring a splash of joy into everyday moments and transforming them into meaningful connections. This first-ever Asia-wide collaboration with Camille Walala exemplifies our approach of blending 1664's French flair with locally resonant creativity to deliver innovative beer experiences tailored to diverse markets. Through bold activations and visionary partnerships, we aim to reaffirm our presence in key cities while planting strong foundations in recently entered and emerging markets."
Set against the backdrop of Asia's festive calendar, beginning in mid-October and leading up to Lunar New Year in different markets, 1664 reimagines longstanding traditions and rituals through the bold lens of contemporary design, inviting consumer engagement and shareability.
This cultural celebration will unfold through a series of on-ground activations across the region, offering an intimate look into Walala's creative process, her inspirations, and her interpretation of joy. The campaign officially launches in November in Malaysia and Hong Kong S.A.R, setting the stage for immersive experiences to follow. A highlight of the journey will be a striking installation in Kuala Lumpur this December, followed by activations in key cities in China, Singapore, and Vietnam in the months ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as 1664 continues to bring art, culture, and celebration together in unexpected and joyful ways.
Download high-res images here.
ABOUT 1664
1664, the world's No.1 French beer brand with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years, epitomizes timeless and playful elegance. Our brew is crafted to embody Good Taste with a Twist, ensuring impeccable taste in every sip. Drawing inspiration from art and design, 1664 aims to bring a love of Frenchness and good taste to the everyday.
*GlobalData 2025 research for 2023, based on actual volume sales data in The Hectolitres.
ABOUT CAMILLE WALALA
Camille Walala is a prominent French artist known for her vibrant use of colour and bold geometric patterns. Her work is inspired by European designers, artists and movements and her geometric city murals and pop-up sculptures can be seen everywhere from Paris to Hong Kong.
Throughout her career, Walala has collaborated with various high-profile brands and institutions, including Lego, Armani, and Facebook. However, her public artworks are not only limited to London. She created a major public art project in Hong Kong called "Planet Walala", compromising of public installations, exhibitions and the first-ever Hong Kong city sign.
About Carlsberg Asia
Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world, with an attractive portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. With over 37,000 employees, and with a presence in more than 125 markets, the Group has a purpose of brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for shareholders and society.
Carlsberg Asia is a dynamic and diverse region comprising 8 operating markets: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. Altogether we have 34 breweries and some 12,000 employees spreading across the Asian markets. The Asia Regional Office is based in Hong Kong.
A Joyful, Design-led Partnership to Celebrate the Festive Season
HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This festive season, 1664 is excited to announce its first-ever festive artist collaboration across Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam with celebrated French artist Camille Walala. Bringing a modern twist to the traditional holiday season that encapsulates Christmas and Lunar New Year, 1664 will be introducing limited-edition designs and upbeat experiences from October 2025 onwards. This partnership exemplifies Carlsberg Group's strategy to transform convivial moments into radiant expressions of creativity that resonate with discerning consumers yet are rooted in 1664's signature ethos of good taste and shared celebration.
Renowned for her bold use of colour, vibrant geometric patterns, and immersive installations, Walala brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the rich traditions of Asian festivities. As fireworks light up the night sky, lanterns glow, and the scent of gourmet delights fill the air, the festive season once again unites communities in celebration and shared joy. The modern packaging designs of 1664 Blanc, Rosé, and Brut bottles and cans seamlessly blend the brand colours with Walala's playful aesthetic, resulting in eye-catching designs that capture a whimsy and exuberant spirit. Complementing the purchase of products are exclusive co-branded merchandise and collectables, including red envelopes, tote bags, glasses, and umbrellas, all thoughtfully crafted to reflect the cultural significance across Asia, while elevating the brand's premium portfolio.
In February 2024, Carlsberg Group launched its Accelerate SAIL strategy, aimed at driving bold and exciting growth, becoming the most successful, professional, and attractive brewer in the markets, and serving as a positive force in society. Inspired by this vision, 1664 collaborates with forward-thinking artists and introduces culturally relevant initiatives to reinforce its commitment to accelerating premium growth across Asia. Walala perfectly embodies 1664's design-led spirit, blending Parisian elegance with joyful creativity to celebrate individuality and strive for excellence, cementing 1664's position as the beer of choice in the region's highly competitive market.
Rommel P. Fuentebella, Senior Director, Premium and Execution of Carlsberg Asia, stated: "Elegantly unexpected, our 1664 x Walala collaboration creates a vibrant space where worlds collide—pouring a splash of joy into everyday moments and transforming them into meaningful connections. This first-ever Asia-wide collaboration with Camille Walala exemplifies our approach of blending 1664's French flair with locally resonant creativity to deliver innovative beer experiences tailored to diverse markets. Through bold activations and visionary partnerships, we aim to reaffirm our presence in key cities while planting strong foundations in recently entered and emerging markets."
Set against the backdrop of Asia's festive calendar, beginning in mid-October and leading up to Lunar New Year in different markets, 1664 reimagines longstanding traditions and rituals through the bold lens of contemporary design, inviting consumer engagement and shareability.
This cultural celebration will unfold through a series of on-ground activations across the region, offering an intimate look into Walala's creative process, her inspirations, and her interpretation of joy. The campaign officially launches in November in Malaysia and Hong Kong S.A.R, setting the stage for immersive experiences to follow. A highlight of the journey will be a striking installation in Kuala Lumpur this December, followed by activations in key cities in China, Singapore, and Vietnam in the months ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as 1664 continues to bring art, culture, and celebration together in unexpected and joyful ways.
Download high-res images here.
ABOUT 1664
1664, the world's No.1 French beer brand with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years, epitomizes timeless and playful elegance. Our brew is crafted to embody Good Taste with a Twist, ensuring impeccable taste in every sip. Drawing inspiration from art and design, 1664 aims to bring a love of Frenchness and good taste to the everyday.
*GlobalData 2025 research for 2023, based on actual volume sales data in The Hectolitres.
ABOUT CAMILLE WALALA
Camille Walala is a prominent French artist known for her vibrant use of colour and bold geometric patterns. Her work is inspired by European designers, artists and movements and her geometric city murals and pop-up sculptures can be seen everywhere from Paris to Hong Kong.
Throughout her career, Walala has collaborated with various high-profile brands and institutions, including Lego, Armani, and Facebook. However, her public artworks are not only limited to London. She created a major public art project in Hong Kong called "Planet Walala", compromising of public installations, exhibitions and the first-ever Hong Kong city sign.
About Carlsberg Asia
Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world, with an attractive portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. With over 37,000 employees, and with a presence in more than 125 markets, the Group has a purpose of brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for shareholders and society.
Carlsberg Asia is a dynamic and diverse region comprising 8 operating markets: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. Altogether we have 34 breweries and some 12,000 employees spreading across the Asian markets. The Asia Regional Office is based in Hong Kong.
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1664 ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER ASIA-WIDE ARTIST COLLABORATION WITH FRENCH ARTIST CAMILLE WALALA
1664 ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER ASIA-WIDE ARTIST COLLABORATION WITH FRENCH ARTIST CAMILLE WALALA
- Having secured the fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025, the partners have launched fully autonomous ride-hailing service via the AutoGo app.
- Initial operations cover Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands.
- The launch marks a critical step toward the partners' goal of deploying hundreds of vehicles by 2026 and building Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet.
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides.
The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet.
"Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies."
"AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use."
The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel.
Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate.
Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Media Contact
intlcomm@baidu.com
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides.
The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet.
"Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies."
"AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use."
The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel.
Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate.
Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Media Contact
intlcomm@baidu.com
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Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo Commence Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi
