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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Meizu Returns to Vietnam, Accelerating Southeast Asia Market Expansion
HANOI, Vietnam, March 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meizu, in collaboration with Geely Auto, held a product launch event in Vietnam on March 21, accelerating its strategic expansion in Southeast Asia with its eco-products. Simultaneously, the Geely International EX5, a global smart pure-electric SUV equipped with the Flyme Auto smart cockpit system, is set to debut in Vietnam in the second quarter of 2025. At the event, Meizu showcased its AI-powered eco-products, centered around AI smartphones and complemented by AR smart glasses, smart rings, smart watches, and other tech products to form a matrix that delivers a seamless smart lifestyle experience to Vietnamese users. Returning to the Vietnamese market marks a critical step in Meizu's implementation of its overseas Flyme AI ecosystem strategy, underscoring Meizu's technological capabilities and determination. Since announcing its overseas Flyme AI ecosystem strategy at the global tech event MWC 2025, Meizu has rapidly expanded its global presence. Its products are now sold in over 30 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, etc. Cars equipped with Flyme Auto have been exported to the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. The overseas ecosystem integrating "people, cars, and homes" has already reached a certain scale. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Meizu has entered frontier markets such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Leveraging its visionary "smartphone + glasses + car" ecosystem, Meizu has secured three "No.1 in China". It has doubled its AI-powered smartphone sales, seized the top market share for its smart glasses, and achieved the largest number of car models on the market that are equipped with the Flyme Auto smart cockpit operating system. Being secure, unique, easy-to-use, and seamlessly connected, Flyme Auto will empower Geely Auto to deliver an innovative driving experience to Vietnamese consumers who value environmentally-friendly travel, advancing the realization of its vision of "building smart premium cars for everyone." To date, Flyme Auto ranks among the smart cockpit operating systems supporting the most car models and covering the widest price range, with the car models equipped with Flyme Auto achieving total sales of more than 0.6 million cars. Flyme Auto has supported 22 car models in collaboration, and leads the industry in new ecosystem user growth, firmly ranking in the top tier of In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI). At the event, Meizu unveiled multiple groundbreaking products, including AI smartphones such as Meizu Lucky 08, Meizu Note 22 Series, and Meizu Mblu 22 Series, and recently hot-selling tech products such as StarV Air2, StarV View, and StarV Ring 2. Through lightweight AI technologies and services, Meizu enables more consumers to have a more convenient and smarter experience. Gu Binbin, Meizu's Executive Director of Overseas Business, stated, "With our return to Vietnam, Meizu brings a comprehensive ecosystem of products that include not just smartphones, but also smart glasses, smart rings, and Flyme Auto, a smart IVI system supporting Geely's global expansion. Meizu will increase investments in Vietnam to deliver more innovative products and services tailored to local consumers." Meizu is the smartphone brand of DreamSmart Group, which carries AI eco-products in three product areas, which are smartphones, XR and smart cars. With deep technological expertise in multiple industries, DreamSmart is recognized as a leader in smart ecosystems. Meizu's globalization strategy has been implemented step by step, and Vietnam is a critical step in DreamSmart's localization development in Southeast Asia. Moving forward, Meizu will continue to fulfill its commitment to "returning to the global market", and focus on expanding into an increasing number of frontier markets worldwide to deliver innovative products and services to users globally. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Meizu Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
Meizu's Mr. Gu Binbin at MWC25: Meizu is Back to Global Market with Flyme AI Ecosystem
BARCELONA, Spain , March 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- Meizu has marked its back to global market at MWC in Barcelona . In exclusive interactions with several media outlets, Mr. Gu Binbin, the executive director of overseas business, discussed the brand's global strategy, "smart phones + XR + smart cars" ecosystem, and localization operations. As Meizu has amassed a huge fan base over the past years both in China and globe, the announcement of going back to global market attracts widespread attention. The first question Mr. Gu need to answer, is Meizu's globalization strategy and how to choose the right market. "Our globalization strategy is rooted in two pillars: market demand and technological innovation. " Mr. Gu shows his strategic thoughts and tells Meizu's approach. "We now operates in over 30 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific , Latin America , the Middle East , Central Asia and Europe . Each market requires tailored solutions, so we have our 'Global Vision, Local Execution' approach." This approach ensures that marketing, R&D, and customer support resonate with each market's unique dynamics, which are the foundation of Meizu's localization strategy. In the near future, Meizu will deepen presence in these markets while exploring new opportunities. Mr. Gu mentioned that the strategies now implementing which differentiate Meizu from other competitors, "Smart phone + XR + Smart cars" ecosystem and "All in AI" strategy. In Meizu's philosophy , smart phones, AR and smart cars are all important parts of the digital life of the future. While each serves distinct purposes, they can be highly interconnected technically. The core is Flyme AIOS which can seamlessly connect the smart phones, XR glasses and cars, bring a more complete and intelligent experience for consumers. For instance, consumers can set navigation routes through their mobile phones and sync the information to the centre control screens of XR glasses and cars. In a meeting, XR Glasses can translate and synchronize the minutes of the meeting to the mobile phone and computer in real time; while the smart car can automatically plan the best route according to the consumers' schedule. This multi-terminal collaborative experience not only improves the consumers' work efficiency, but also enhances the product's usage scenario and value. Last year, Meizu introduced its "All in AI" strategy, placing AI at the core of its product development across the entire line. With AI as its foundation, Meizu has built a multi-scenario convergent AI ecosystem, and provide more intelligent functions to users. For instance, on mobile phones, AI technology enhances functions such as photo taking, voice assistant and personalized recommendations. XR glasses achieve innovative applications such as real-time translation, navigation and conference assistant through AI. On smart cars, the AI-driven Flyme Auto system provides users with a smarter driving experience. Moreover, the collaboration with Geely Group accelerates Flyme Auto's technology adoption and industry empowerment. Flyme Auto is one of China's most widely adopted smart cockpit OS, installed in over 500,000 vehicles. As one of the smoothest and fastest-growing smart cockpit operating systems. In January 2025 , the sales volume of smart cars installed with Flyme Auto exceeded 132,000 units, ranking number one. Also, Flyme Auto has synchronized with Geely to go global, adapting 22 models from Geely, LYNK & CO and other brands. Flyme Auto now has been exported to the Middle East , Eastern Europe , Asia-Pacific and other regions, bringing thousands of consumers a brand new cross-terminal intelligent experience. Worth mentioning is that Meizu is the smartphone brand of DreamSmart Group, which carries AI eco-products in three product areas, which are smartphones, XR and smart cars. With deep technological expertise in multiple industries, DreamSmart is recognized as a leader in smart ecosystems. Looking ahead, Meizu will stand firm to "All in AI" and globalization strategy and continue to invest in product development and market expansion, bringing better full ecological products to tech lovers around the world.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DreamSmart launched new product event in the Philippines, deepening its development in the Southeast Asian market
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 12, DreamSmart joined hands with Geely Auto to hold a grand new product release conference in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. At the conference, DreamSmart displayed MEIZU Note 21 and Mblu 21 smartphones, as well as smart glasses, tablets, rings, watches and other full-scenario smart products. Gu Binbin, the person in charge of DreamSmart's overseas business, said: "We are continuously accelerating the expansion of overseas markets, deepening the development of the Southeast Asian market, and working with Geely to build a global smart mobility technology ecosystem to keep enhancing our competitiveness in the world." This is the third release conference held overseas by DreamSmart in the past month, where DreamSmart officially announced its entry into the Philippine market after entering the Indonesian and Sri Lankan markets. The Philippines is a dynamic emerging market in Asia Pacific, with a huge consumer market and huge development potential. This release conference marks the further expansion of DreamSmart's market footprint in Southeast Asia and South Asia and also the accelerated implementation of DreamSmart's globalization strategy. In order to provide overseas users with a better smart experience, DreamSmart has launched many innovative products. MEIZU Note 21 demonstrates the perfect combination of flagship performance and long battery life. Relying on a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz high refresh rate, MEIZU Note 21 offers an exceptional visual experience. With a 6,000mAh battery offering ultra-large capacity and 18W fast charging, it keeps users away from battery anxiety. In terms of its image system, the smartphone also combines a 50-megapixel triple rear camera system and an 8-megapixel front camera for users to capture brilliant moments in their lives. MBLU 21 achieves a balance between affordable price and quality. Most featured by cost performance, Mblu 21 is equipped with a 6.79-inch display, a 13-megapixel dual-camera system, and a 4,900mAh battery with long battery life, meeting daily usage experience through great appearance and durability. At present, MEIZU Note 21 and Mblu 21 have been launched in the Philippine market, and they will be followed by other products. In addition, DreamSmart has also demonstrated a full-scenario ecosystem built under the All-in-AI strategy. The ecosystem realizes the interconnection and complementary functions of different devices by connecting smartphones, smart glasses, smart cars, and other smart products on the Flyme AIOS. For example, smartphones and In-Vehicle Infotainment can be seamlessly interconnected to realize the connection of accounts, data and computing power, and smart watches and rings can be used to remotely unlock vehicles. These functions were recognized by the media and the audience at the scene. DreamSmart implements the core strategy of globalization. At present, DreamSmart sells smartphones in Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and other regions, and XR smart glasses in North America, Europe and other regions, as well as exports cars equipped with Flyme Auto to the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions. In the future, DreamSmart will continue to increase investment in developing overseas markets and launch more products and services that meet the needs of local consumers. Meanwhile, DreamSmart will also leverage Geely Auto's global network and resource advantages to accelerate the expansion of overseas markets and enhance competitiveness in the world. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DreamSmart Sign in to access your portfolio
