Today’s premium SUVs are expected to do more than ever before. For EVs, that expectation increasingly extends beyond the drive itself to the ownership experience that comes with it.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – There’s a reason premium SUVs remain the vehicle of choice across much of the Middle East. People here spend a lot of time in their cars, commuting between cities, shuttling between meetings, while thinking nothing of driving hundreds of kilometers over a long weekend.
A vehicle is where conference calls are taken between appointments, where children fall asleep in the back seat on the drive home, and where many of the ordinary moments of daily life quietly unfold. That is also why buyers in the region tend to value both performance and convenience, rather than simply paying for horsepower or a premium badge.
Electric vehicles have made those decisions even more nuanced. Not long ago, conversations about EVs were largely centered on battery size, driving range and charging times. Those questions still matter, but increasingly, buyers also demand a clear picture of their post-delivery ownership experience, specifically requiring convenient charging, straightforward servicing, and long-term support.
Viewed through that lens, perhaps the most interesting thing about the VinFast VF 8 isn’t any single specification. Rather, it is the way the company has approached the ownership experience around it.
Designed by the legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, the all-electric D-segment SUV combines premium styling with everyday practicality. With up to 493 km of NEDC driving range and up to 402 horsepower through its dual-motor AWD system, the VF 8 is equally at home navigating city traffic or tackling longer journeys across the region. Its spacious cabin, Level 2 driver assistance technologies and 15.6-inch infotainment display are designed with comfort in mind, whether the journey lasts twenty minutes or two hours.
In the UAE, buyers also benefit from a 10-year vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty, 24/7 roadside assistance and five years of free maintenance up to 100,000 km. These benefits strike at the heart of the EV ownership experience, especially for first-time buyers. Running low on charge before an important meeting or worrying about finding support on a long drive are precisely the kinds of concerns that can make consumers hesitate about making the switch.
Globally, VinFast has been investing heavily in the ecosystem surrounding its vehicles. Earlier this year, the company signed agreements with 29 international aftersales partners as part of its plan to expand its global service network to more than 1,100 workshops across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia during 2026. The initiative includes globally standardized technician training alongside software updates, battery inspections and technical support throughout the ownership journey.
In the UAE, VinFast works with Al Tayer Motors to provide local aftersales support while continuing to strengthen its regional service network through experienced local partners. Earlier this year, the company also signed an MoU with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-approved charging provider, to complement its charging ecosystem with portable charging pods, on-demand mobile charging and emergency roadside charging services.
In many ways, the Middle East’s EV market is still writing its next chapter. Buyers have more choices than ever before, but expectations are rising just as quickly. Developing a competitive electric SUV addresses only part of the equation; ensuring a seamless ownership experience may ultimately prove equally decisive.
Sebelum Menopaus, Ramai Wanita Mula Mengalami Perubahan Namun Memilih Berdiam Diri
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 Julai 2026 – Perimenopaus merupakan satu fasa semula jadi dalam kehidupan setiap wanita. Namun begitu, ramai wanita memasuki fasa peralihan ini tanpa benar-benar memahami apa yang sedang berlaku kepada tubuh mereka atau mengetahui di mana mereka boleh mendapatkan sokongan yang sewajarnya.
Foto berkumpulan bersama wakil, tetamu dan para hadirin sempena Majlis Pelancaran Me. NO PAUSE
Walaupun menopaus kini semakin mendapat perhatian dan menjadi topik yang lebih terbuka untuk dibincangkan, tempoh beberapa tahun sebelum menopaus sering kali kurang diberi perhatian. Dalam fasa perimenopaus, wanita mungkin mengalami perubahan pada kitaran haid, tahap tenaga, tumpuan, corak tidur, emosi serta kesejahteraan diri secara keseluruhan. Perubahan ini boleh bermula beberapa tahun sebelum menopaus dan secara beransur-ansur memberi kesan kepada kehidupan harian, kerjaya serta tanggungjawab terhadap keluarga.
Menyedari kepentingan meningkatkan kesedaran dan sokongan lebih awal, Alpro Pharmacy memperkenalkan Me. NO PAUSE, satu inisiatif kesihatan wanita yang direka untuk membantu wanita memahami perubahan yang berlaku pada diri mereka, membuat persediaan lebih awal dan menjalani peralihan ke menopaus dengan lebih yakin dan sihat.
Sebagai sebahagian daripada inisiatif ini, Alpro menawarkan Pemeriksaan Ferritin RM1 Bersubsidi kepada wanita yang layak, berbanding harga biasa pada RM35. Alpro menanggung subsidi sebanyak RM34 bagi setiap pemeriksaan bagi memastikan penilaian simpanan zat besi lebih mampu milik dan mudah diakses oleh masyarakat.
Wanita berumur 35 tahun ke atas, terutamanya mereka yang mengalami keletihan berpanjangan, brain fog (kesukaran untuk berfikir atau memberi tumpuan), keguguran rambut atau kuku rapuh, digalakkan menjalani pemeriksaan ferritin dan mendapatkan nasihat daripada profesional penjagaan kesihatan mengenai keputusan yang diperoleh.
Keletihan yang Sering Dianggap Perkara Biasa
Wanita yang berusia lewat 30-an, 40-an dan awal 50-an lazimnya memikul pelbagai tanggungjawab di rumah, di tempat kerja serta dalam komuniti. Justeru, keletihan yang berpanjangan atau kesukaran untuk memberi tumpuan sering dianggap sekadar kesan tekanan, kurang tidur, peningkatan usia atau sebahagian daripada kehidupan yang sibuk.
Namun begitu, simptom-simptom ini tidak seharusnya dianggap perkara biasa tanpa diberikan perhatian.
Ferritin ialah protein yang berfungsi menyimpan zat besi di dalam badan. Pemeriksaan ferritin membantu menilai tahap simpanan zat besi seseorang dan boleh mengesan kekurangan zat besi sebelum ia berkembang menjadi anemia akibat kekurangan zat besi.
Simptom seperti keletihan dan brain fog bukanlah simptom yang khusus kerana ia boleh berpunca daripada pelbagai keadaan kesihatan. Walau bagaimanapun, pemeriksaan ferritin memberi peluang kepada wanita untuk mengenal pasti satu punca yang sering terlepas pandang serta mendapatkan nasihat profesional yang bersesuaian.
Menurut Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM), kira-kira satu daripada tiga wanita Malaysia dalam usia reproduktif, iaitu antara 15 hingga 49 tahun, mengalami anemia. Walaupun isu ini memberi kesan kepada ramai wanita, pemeriksaan ferritin masih belum menjadi sebahagian daripada saringan kesihatan rutin yang sering dibincangkan dalam kalangan wanita.
Melalui Me. NO PAUSE, Alpro berharap dapat mengubah persepsi dan meningkatkan kesedaran mengenai kepentingan pemeriksaan ferritin.
“Wanita sering dijangka terus menjalankan tanggungjawab harian walaupun mereka berasa letih secara berterusan, mengalami kesukaran untuk berfikir dengan jelas atau sekadar merasakan diri mereka tidak seperti biasa. Keadaan ini sering dianggap hanya berpunca daripada tekanan, peningkatan usia atau terlalu banyak tanggungjawab,” kata Ahli Farmasi Ng Yi Ling, Professional Care & Development dan Ketua Projek Me. NO PAUSE di Alpro Pharmacy.
“Kami mahu memulakan perbualan ini lebih awal, sebelum wanita memasuki fasa menopaus dan sebelum keletihan dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang perlu mereka terima sebagai lumrah kehidupan. Harga RM1 ini bukan sekadar satu promosi, tetapi melambangkan komitmen Alpro untuk menghapuskan halangan kos sebagai langkah pertama mendapatkan saringan kesihatan.”
“Pemeriksaan ferritin dapat membantu wanita mengenal pasti sama ada simpanan zat besi yang rendah mungkin menjadi salah satu punca kepada simptom yang dialami. Mereka juga boleh berbincang dengan ahli farmasi dan mendapatkan panduan mengenai langkah seterusnya yang sesuai. Keletihan mereka wajar didengari, kebimbangan mereka perlu diambil serius, dan kesihatan mereka tidak seharusnya diketepikan.”
Kajian-kajian terkini turut memberi perhatian kepada kemungkinan hubungan antara status zat besi dan prestasi kognitif semasa peralihan ke menopaus.
Satu kajian yang diterbitkan dalam jurnal saintifik Nutrients pada tahun 2025 telah mengkaji wanita yang sedang melalui peralihan ke menopaus dan tidak mengalami anemia. Para penyelidik mendapati bahawa status zat besi yang lebih baik dikaitkan dengan prestasi kognitif yang lebih baik, termasuk ketepatan yang lebih tinggi, keupayaan membezakan maklumat yang lebih baik serta masa tindak balas yang lebih pantas.
Para penyelidik menegaskan bahawa dapatan kajian ini masih bersifat awal dan kajian yang lebih besar serta melibatkan tempoh yang lebih panjang masih diperlukan. Walau bagaimanapun, kajian ini menekankan kepentingan untuk memahami dengan lebih baik status zat besi dalam kalangan wanita yang mungkin mengalami brain fog semasa perimenopaus, walaupun mereka belum didiagnosis dengan anemia.
Bagi menyokong misi ini, Powerlife, salah sebuah penyedia suplemen kesihatan terkemuka di Malaysia, tampil sebagai rakan utama Me. NO PAUSE bagi meningkatkan akses kepada pemeriksaan ferritin untuk wanita di seluruh negara. Melalui kerjasama ini, sebanyak 300 penganalisis Ferritin daripada Global Science, yang menggunakan teknologi fluoresens mudah alih untuk memberikan keputusan dalam masa beberapa minit, disediakan di semua cawangan Alpro Pharmacy.
Majlis pelancaran Me. NO PAUSE turut dihadiri oleh wakil daripada Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) Special Interest Group on Women and Child Health serta Universiti
Teknologi MARA (UiTM), yang menghimpunkan amalan farmasi komuniti dan penyelidikan akademik dalam usaha menyokong kesihatan wanita.
“Ahli farmasi komuniti memainkan peranan penting dalam menjadikan saringan kesihatan wanita lebih mudah diakses, lebih mesra masyarakat dan disusuli dengan tindakan yang tepat pada masanya,” kata Ms Harpreet Kaur, wakil daripada Malaysian Pharmacists Society Special Interest Group on Women and Child Health.
“Melalui inisiatif ini, kami berharap dapat memperkasa ahli farmasi untuk mengenal pasti wanita yang mungkin berisiko mengalami kekurangan zat besi, memberikan kaunseling yang tepat pada masanya serta menghubungkan mereka kepada rawatan yang bersesuaian apabila penilaian perubatan lanjut diperlukan.”
Mewakili Fakulti Farmasi, UiTM, Profesor Madya Dr Mahmathi Karuppannan berkata:
“Penyelidikan membantu kita memahami dengan lebih baik beban, tahap kesedaran serta kesan kekurangan zat besi terhadap kesihatan wanita di Malaysia. Melalui kerjasama ini, UiTM berharap dapat menjana penemuan tempatan yang bermakna bagi menyokong pendidikan kesihatan awam, pengesanan awal individu berisiko serta pembangunan intervensi kesihatan wanita pada masa hadapan.”
Dengan menghubungkan saringan yang mudah diakses dengan kaunseling oleh ahli farmasi serta laluan rujukan yang bersesuaian, Alpro berhasrat untuk menterjemahkan kesedaran kepada tindakan penjagaan kesihatan yang lebih bermakna dan bertanggungjawab.
Wanita berumur 35 tahun ke atas yang mengalami keletihan berpanjangan, brain fog, keguguran rambut atau kuku rapuh digalakkan mengunjungi Alpro Pharmacy berhampiran untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai pemeriksaan ferritin dan berbincang dengan ahli farmasi Alpro.
Melalui Me. NO PAUSE, Alpro berharap dapat membantu lebih ramai wanita berasa didengari, lebih memahami perubahan yang dialami serta mendapat sokongan yang diperlukan sebelum, semasa dan selepas melalui peralihan ke menopaus.
Hashtag: #Alpro
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Alpro Group
Ditubuhkan pada tahun 2002, perkembangan ekosistem Kumpulan Alpro telah meluas termasuk kepada penubuhan Alpro Pharmacy, Alpro スギ Pharmacy, Alpro Physio, Alpro Clinic, Alpro Baby, Alpro Optisaver, Alpro Audiology, Alpro Health dan Alpro Foundation. Dengan sokongan lebih daripada 1,000 profesional kesihatan yang terdiri daripada para doktor, ahli farmasi, pakar pemakanan, dietitian, fisioterapi, optometri dan pelbagai profesional kesihatan yang lain, Alpro telah berkhidmat kepada lebih 5 juta keluarga di Malaysia dan Indonesia melalui rangkaian luas 500 cawangan fizikal.
Alpro Pharmacy merupakan farmasi komuniti pertama dan satu-satunya di rantau ini yang menawarkan insurans liabiliti produk bernilai MYR 1 juta di Malaysia dan IDR 3 bilion di Indonesia, memastikan bekalan ubat-ubatan asli serta meningkatkan kepercayaan pengguna.
Dengan visi untuk mencipta dunia yang sihat dan bertenaga, Alpro Group berhasrat untuk menjadi rangkaian farmasi preskripsi No. 1 di Asia Tenggara
Before Menopause, Many Women Are Already Struggling in Silence
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – Perimenopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, yet many women enter this transition without fully understanding what is happening to their bodies or knowing where to seek support.
Group photo with representatives, guests and attendees at the Me. NO PAUSE Official Launching Ceremony.
While menopause is becoming more widely discussed, the years leading up to it often receive far less attention. During perimenopause, women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, energy levels, concentration, sleep, mood and overall well-being. These changes may begin several years before menopause and can gradually affect a woman’s daily life, work and family responsibilities.
Recognising the need for earlier awareness and support, Alpro Pharmacy has launched Me. NO PAUSE, a women’s health initiative designed to help women better understand, prepare for and live well through the transition to menopause.
As part of the initiative, Alpro is offering eligible women a subsidised ferritin check for only RM1, compared with the normal price of RM35. Alpro is subsidising RM34 of the screening cost to make iron-store assessment more affordable and accessible within the community.
Women aged 35 and above, particularly those experiencing persistent tiredness, brain fog, hair loss, or brittle nails, are encouraged to undergo a ferritin check and speak with a healthcare professional about their results.
The fatigue women are expected to live with
Women in their late thirties, forties, and early fifties often carry multiple responsibilities at home, at work, and within their communities. Persistent exhaustion or difficulty concentrating may therefore be dismissed as stress, lack of sleep, ageing or simply part of having a busy life.
However, these symptoms deserve attention rather than automatic acceptance.
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body. A ferritin check helps assess a person’s iron stores and may identify low iron levels before the condition progresses to iron-deficiency anaemia.
Symptoms such as tiredness and brain fog are non-specific and may have many possible causes. Nevertheless, checking ferritin levels provides women with an opportunity to explore a frequently overlooked possibility and receive appropriate professional guidance.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has reported that approximately one in three Malaysian womenof reproductive age, between 15 and 49 years old, experiences anaemia. Despite the scale of the issue, ferritin testing is not commonly discussed as part of routine health screening among women.
Through Me. NO PAUSE, Alpro aims to change that conversation.
“Women are often expected to keep functioning even when they feel persistently exhausted, mentally foggy or simply unlike themselves. These experiences are easily dismissed as stress, age or the result of having too many responsibilities,” said Ph. Ng Yi Ling, Professional Care & Development and Project Lead of Me. No Pause from Alpro Pharmacy.
“We want to move the conversation earlier, before women reach menopause and before exhaustion becomes something they believe they simply have to tolerate. The RM1 price is not merely a promotion; it represents Alpro’s commitment to removing cost as the first barrier to screening.”
“A ferritin check can help a woman understand whether low iron stores may be part of the picture, speak to a pharmacist and take the next appropriate step. Her tiredness deserves to be heard, her concerns deserve to be taken seriously, and her health should never come last.”
Emerging research has also drawn attention to the possible relationship between iron status and cognitive performance during the menopausal transition.
A study published in the scientific journal Nutrients in 2025 examined non-anaemic women going through the menopausal transition. The researchers observed that better iron status was associated with stronger cognitive performance, including greater accuracy, better discrimination and faster response times.
The researchers emphasised that the findings were preliminary and that larger, longer-term studies are required. Nevertheless, the research highlights the importance of better understanding iron status in women who may experience brain fog during perimenopause, even when they have not been diagnosed with anaemia.
Supporting this mission, Powerlife, a leading health supplement provider in Malaysia, has stepped forward as the main partner of Me. No Pause to improve access to ferritin screening for women nationwide, with 300 Ferritin analysers from Global Science using handheld fluorescence technology to provide results within minutes, available at all Alpro Pharmacy.
The launch of Me. NO PAUSE was also attended by representatives from the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Special Interest Group on Women and Child Health and from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), bringing together community pharmacy practice and academic research to support women’s health.
“Community pharmacists play an important role in making women’s health screening more accessible, approachable and connected to timely action,” said Ms Harpreet Kaur, representing the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Special Interest Group on Women and Child Health.
“Through this initiative, we hope to empower pharmacists to identify women who may be at risk of iron deficiency, provide timely counselling and connect them to appropriate care when further medical assessment is required.”
Representing the Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM, Associate Professor Dr Mahmathi Karuppannan said:
“Research helps us better understand the burden, level of awareness and health impact of iron deficiency among women in Malaysia. Through this collaboration, UiTM hopes to generate meaningful local insights that can guide public education, early risk detection and the development of future women’s health interventions.”
By connecting accessible screening with pharmacist counselling and appropriate referral pathways, Alpro aims to translate awareness into meaningful, responsible health action.
Women aged 35 and above who experience persistent tiredness, brain fog, hair loss or brittle nails are encouraged to visit their nearest Alpro Pharmacy to learn more about ferritin checks and speak with an Alpro pharmacist.
Through Me. NO PAUSE, Alpro hopes to help more women feel heard, informed and supported before, during and beyond the transition to menopause.
Hashtag: #Alpro
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Alpro Group
Founded in 2002, Alpro Group’s ecosystem has grown to include Alpro Pharmacy, Apotek Alpro, Alpro スギ (Sugi) Pharmacy, Alpro Physio, Alpro Clinic, Alpro Baby, Alpro OptiSaver, Alpro Audiology, Alpro Health, and Alpro Foundation. Supported by a team of more than 1,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, dietitians, physiotherapists, optometrist and many others, Alpro serves over 5 million families in Malaysia and Indonesia through its extensive network of 500 physical outlets.
Alpro Pharmacy is the first and only community pharmacy in the region to offer product liability insurance of MYR 1 million in Malaysia and IDR 3 billion in Indonesia, ensuring the supply of genuine medications and enhancing consumer trust.
With the vision of a healthy and vibrant world, Alpro Group aims to become the No. 1 prescription pharmacy chain in Southeast Asia.
隨著AI運算負載持續增長，並可能超出單一設施的處理能力，各機構日益需要存取分佈於多個數據中心的算力資源。超低時延 3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway讓AI基礎設施供應商能高效擴展其訓練及推理能力，同時支援大學及研究實驗室等機構無縫匯聚全港各區的算力，以進行複雜的科學模擬。
3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway在800Gbps AI Superhighway的基礎上全面升級，支援多項進階行業標準，包括遠端直接記憶體存取（RDMA）、聚合以太網 RDMA 第二版（RoCEv2）、多路徑可靠連接（MRC）及超以太網傳輸（Ultra-Ethernet Transport）。3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway將於計劃中由落馬洲河套區延伸至將軍澳的先進空芯光纖上運行，較傳統光纖的時延低約三成。高頻寬結合超低時延，能讓分佈於各數據中心數以千計的 GPU 保持同步運作，而數據傳輸延遲減少，則有助降低運算時間及成本，並降低每位元耗能（power-per-bit），提升能源效益。
香港電訊網絡工程主管兼Fiber Link Global 行政總裁鄺偉銓表示：「香港電訊致力推動香港創科發展，銳意將香港打造成全球最先進的創科樞紐之一。為此，我們正升級覆蓋香港主要數據中心集群的 AI Superhighway，首階段將連通落馬洲至將軍澳，目標於 2026 年底前完成，並將支援即將上馬的兆瓦級沙嶺數據園區。香港電訊正透過這些項目，為香港創科生態系統的長遠發展構建網絡基礎。」
香港電訊的 AI Superhighway將香港各主要數據中心集群及香港電訊位於落馬洲河套區的新 AI 機樓互連。集團亦已準備就緒，將覆蓋範圍延伸至日後的沙嶺數據園區，支援其發展成為領先的數據設施集群。
Hashtag: #HKT #香港電訊
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – VinFast today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in automotive testing, inspection and certification, to strengthen vehicle testing capabilities in Vietnam. The partnership includes the development of the VinFast Testing Center in accordance with international standards and the provision of testing and technical advisory services to automotive manufacturers across the region from Vietnam, laying the foundation for deeper integration into the global automotive value chain.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Quan (right), Deputy CEO of Quality Control Division, VinFast, and Mr. Nguyen The Anh, General Director of TÜV Rheinland Vietnam, at the signing ceremony.
Under the MOU, VinFast and TÜV Rheinland will work closely across a broad range of areas, including technical advisory services, testing, certification and specialized training. TÜV Rheinland will prioritize the VinFast Testing Center as its preferred provider of testing and technical advisory services for relevant projects in Vietnam and the ASEAN region. The two parties will also jointly promote the capabilities of the VinFast Testing Center to international automotive manufacturers, develop new business opportunities, and organize specialized training programs and industry seminars to further strengthen technical capabilities.
Previously, VinFast and TÜV Rheinland have collaborated on numerous testing and technical assessment activities covering electric vehicle systems, components and complete vehicles, supporting the development of products that meet the technical requirements of both domestic and international markets. The new strategic MOU elevates the relationship beyond individual projects and establishes a long-term partnership aimed at helping Vietnamese businesses integrate more deeply into the global automotive value chain.
Headquartered in Germany and backed by more than 150 years of experience, TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification. The company provides technical services to automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, helping them comply with regulatory requirements and international standards related to safety, performance, electromagnetic compatibility, cybersecurity and other specialized technical fields.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Quan, Deputy CEO of Quality Control Division, VinFast, said: “Our partnership with TÜV Rheinland is a key step in VinFast’s long-term strategy to strengthen our research, testing and product development capabilities in line with international standards. Beyond enhancing product quality, this collaboration also creates opportunities for VinFast to gradually become part of the regional and global automotive technical services network, contributing to the continued development of Vietnam’s automotive industry ecosystem.”
Mr. Nguyen The Anh, General Director of TÜV Rheinland Vietnam, said: “We highly value VinFast’s continued investment in research, testing and product development. Leveraging our global expertise in testing, inspection and certification, TÜV Rheinland looks forward to working alongside VinFast to strengthen technical capabilities, drive technological innovation, and develop services that meet the growing demands of the market.“
As Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer with a diverse ecosystem spanning electric cars, electric motorcycles and smart mobility solutions, VinFast continues to invest in research, development and testing infrastructure to meet the world’s most demanding international standards. The expanded partnership with TÜV Rheinland further reinforces VinFast’s strategy of building a network of world-leading technical partners, strengthening its research, testing and product development capabilities while contributing to technological innovation and the development of the automotive industry ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) today announces plan to roll out its ultra-low latency 3.2Tbps AI Data Centre Inter-connect (DCI) Superhighway service, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, enabling AI infrastructure providers and institutions to have ultra-fast and seamless access to computing resources across multiple data centres to meet next-generation AI workloads.
As AI workloads continue to grow and may surpass the capacity of individual facilities, institutions increasingly require access to distributed resources across multiple data centres. The ultra-low latency 3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway enables AI infrastructure providers to efficiently scale training and inference operations, while empowering institutions such as universities and research labs to run complex scientific simulations by seamlessly pooling computing capacity across Hong Kong.
Upgrading from our 800Gbps AI Superhighway, the 3.2Tbps AI DCI Superhighway supports advanced industry standards including Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), RDMA Over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2), Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) and Ultra-Ethernet Transport. It will run on the advanced hollow core fibre, which is planned between Lok Ma Chau Loop and Tseung Kwan O, achieving about 30% lower latency than traditional fibre. The combination of high bandwidth and ultra-low latency keeps thousands of GPUs across data centres working in sync, reducing the time and cost of compute by minimising delays in data transmission, while simultaneously lowering power-per-bit to improve energy efficiency.
Steve Ng, Managing Director of Commercial Group, HKT, said, “At HKT, we see connectivity as the critical foundation of Hong Kong’s AI future. This next-generation fibre network delivers ultra-low latency, high-speed, and secure data exchange to unlock the full potential of AI development across the city. By seamlessly connecting and maximising Hong Kong’s computing resources, we enable faster model training, real-time data processing, and cross-sector AI innovation—strengthening the city’s position as a leading I&T hub. It also lays vital groundwork for the Northern Metropolis, linking the Hetao area with existing data centres today while paving the way for seamless access to new computing resources as they come online across the region.”
Ricky Kwong, Head of Fixed Network Engineering, HKT and CEO, Fiber Link Global, said, “HKT is firmly committed to supporting innovation in Hong Kong, with the ambition of positioning our city as one of the most advanced I&T hubs in the world. To realise this vision, we are upgrading the AI Superhighway across Hong Kong’s major data centre clusters. The first phase, connecting Lok Ma Chau to Tseung Kwan O, is targeted for completion by the end of 2026 and will support the upcoming megawatt-scale Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster. Through initiatives such as these, HKT is building the connectivity foundations that will power Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem for years to come.”
HKT’s AI Superhighway interconnects Hong Kong’s leading data centre clusters and HKT’s new AI Exchange in the Lok Ma Chau Loop. The Group is also prepared to extend coverage to the upcoming Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, supporting its evolution into an advanced data facility cluster.
Hashtag: #HKT
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About HKT
HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunication leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses, whereas our comprehensive connectivity and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community tech forward.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – Visitors looking to experience Singapore beyond its iconic attractions can now immerse themselves in two hands-on heritage workshops in the heart of Chinatown. Organised by Chinatown Business Association (CBA), these interactive experiences invite International tourists, families and local Singaporeans to create memorable souvenirs while discovering Singapore’s multicultural traditions.
On 18 July 2026, families can try their hands to create a bag at the DIY Canvas Bag Workshop. Participants will get to design and personalise their own reusable canvas bags using colourful paints. Suitable for all ages and requiring no prior artistic experience, the 90-minute workshop offers a fun way to bond while taking home a unique handcrafted keepsake. Tickets are priced at S$6 per participant, making it an affordable family activity during the school holidays.
The heritage journey continues on 25 July 2026 with the Traditional Nyonya Kueh Workshop, where participants will learn to prepare two beloved Peranakan delicacies – Kueh Koswee, soft pandan rice cakes coated with freshly grated coconut and Apom Berkuah, fluffy traditional rice pancakes served with rich coconut sauce. Guided by an experienced instructor, the workshop introduces beginners to authentic recipes and the rich culinary traditions of Singapore’s Peranakan community through hands-on experience.
Both workshops will be held at the Chinatown Singapore along historic Smith Street. Conveniently located near Chinatown and Maxwell MRT stations, the venue allows visitors to complement their workshop experience with a stroll through heritage streets, traditional shops, temples and local Singaporean eateries.
“Chinatown Singapore is a living cultural district where visitors can experience Singapore’s traditions through meaningful and interactive activities,” said Lim Yick Suan, Executive Director of Chinatown Business Association. “These workshops offer international tourists and local Singaporeans an opportunity to create lasting memories while connecting with our local Singaporean heritage in a fun and engaging way.”
The workshops are available to both international visitors and local participants. As places are limited, advance booking is recommended. For tickets and more information, visit the ticketing page at https://peatix.com/event/5079145 and https://peatix.com/event/5080182.
Event Details
DIY Canvas Bag Workshop: 18 July 2026 (Saturday)
Traditional Nyonya Kueh Workshop: 25 July 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: Chinatown Business Association, 9A Smith Street, Singapore 058923
Sessions: 11.00am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.00pm (2 sessions)
Chinatown Singapore is a vibrant destination offering a year-round calendar of cultural events, festivals and heritage experiences that celebrate the precinct’s rich traditions and vibrant community. To discover upcoming programmes and the latest updates, visit https://chinatown.sg/ or follow Chinatown Singapore on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/ChinatownSGcsm
Hashtag: #ChinatownBusinessAssociation
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Chinatown Business Association
Chinatown Business Association (CBA) was set up by a group of passionate Chinatown stakeholders drawn from a cross-section of business leaders, grassroots leaders, Chinese clan associations, hoteliers, hawkers, retailers, and more. CBA is a non-profit organisation serving and promoting the business and community interest of stakeholders in Chinatown. For more information, visit chinatown.sg.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – IX Asia Indexes today announced the 2026 second quarter (Q2) review result of the ixCrypto Index Series and the IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 24th July 2026 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are as follows:
1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series 1.1. ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
The number of constituents will remain unchanged at 19 with 1 addition and 1 deletion.
Additions 1. Gram (prev. Toncoin)
Deletions 1. Shiba Inu
After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 83.17%* (excluding stablecoins, which have 11.95% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume is 64.34%*. The constituents change above and recapping at 40% will take effect on the effective date.
The 90-day-average volume coverage for the first time since 2018 has dropped by over 10% compared to last quarter; This is due to Bitcoin and Ethereum’s trading volume dropping by over 24% in Q2. There is currently no consistency on different leading crypto-volume-tracking sources (CoinMarketCap & CoinGecko). CoinGecko showed an abnormal trading volume of USDT between 1 April to 9 April, which is approximately 81,164 times the average volume of the remaining period in Q2. Based on the two sources mentioned above, the combined average trading volume of stablecoins within the top 19 rankings was approximately 1.88 to 2.01 times the aggregate volume of the IXCI constituents. *
Since the last review, there has been a decrease in the crypto total market capitalization from USD2.62T to USD2.43T (-7.29%)#, and a decrease in the daily volume from USD108.17B to USD96.89B (-10.43%)#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price decreased by 9.83% since the last review.
1.2 ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes
1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW5”) and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index (“IXSR5”)
Additions No addition
Deletions No deletion
1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW10”) and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index (“IXSR10”).
Additions
Zcash
Deletions
Bitcoin Cash
1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index (“IXAEW10”) and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index (“IXASR10”).
Additions
Zcash
Deletions
Monero
1.3 ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes As of the cut-off date on 30th June 2026, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index (“IX5050”) maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index (“IXPI”) has a weighting of 84.53% and 15.47% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively.
At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 86.12% and 13.88% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date.
2. Constituent Review- IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series
2.1 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index The number of constituents will remain at 5. Stablecoin comprises 11.95% of the total crypto universe, and ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers around 97.42% of the 90-day average market capitalization in the stablecoin universe.
Additions No addition
Deletions No deletion
2.2 ixCrypto Infrastructure Index The number of constituents will decrease from 19 to 17 with 2 additions and 4 deletions.
Additions
Canton
Aster
Deletions
Aptos
Polygon
Arbitrum
Cosmos
3. Exchange Review As a result of exchange review, 8 out of 10 Q1 selected exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows:
Passed Exchanges
Binance
Pionex
BitMart
Bybit
CoinW (ADDITION)
LBank
OrangeX (ADDITION)
Gate.io
Coinbase Exchange
KuCoin
Removed Exchanges
MEXC
Crypto.com Exchange
The selected 10 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes’ constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders’ background checks, USD/USDT/USDC/USDe/BTC pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange.
For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email info@ix-index.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes, including their constituents and constituents’ weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/.
*Exclude stable coins and exchange coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020) **The lower estimate of 1.88 times excludes CoinGecko’s USDT volume data from 1–9 April 2026 because the reported average was approximately 81,164 times higher than the average recorded during the remaining review period from 10 April to 30 June 2026.The figures were therefore treated as an apparent data anomaly. #As of 30thJune 2026, based on the past 90 days average XXXX (ADDITION)Newly introduced exchanges as of 2026 Q2
4. Changes in IAC Members IX Asia Indexes today announced Mr. Samuel Ho, a member of IX Asia Index Advisory Committee (“the Committee”), will retire today upon completion of his term.
Mr. Ho joined the Committee in July 2022 and has made valuable contributions to the development of IX Asia Indexes over the past four years. IX Asia Indexes and the Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mr. Ho and wish him well in his next endeavours.
Appendix 1
ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
Universe
All crypto coins traded in at least two different exchanges around the world
Selection Criteria
Cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 80% of cumulative full market capitalization (“MC”) coverage and within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume
Number of Constituents
19 in Q2 2026
Launch Date
12th December 2018
Base Date
3rd December 2018
Base Value
1,000
Reconstitution Rule
If the coverage is below 75% or any of the constituents is not within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume, IXCI will be reconstituted to bring MC coverage back and do liquidity screening.
Reconstitution and Rebalancing Frequency
Quarterly and with a fast entry rule
Weighting Methodology
Free float adjusted market capitalization weighted with a cap of 40%
Currency
US Dollar
Dissemination
Every 5 seconds for 24×7
(On Bloomberg, Reuters and major information vendors)
# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap
Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume. For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website
Appendix 3
Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes
Index Constituent
ixCrypto 5 EW Index
ixCrypto 5 SR Index
ixCrypto 10 EW Index
ixCrypto 10 SR Index
ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index
ixCrypto
Altcoin 10
SR Index
1
Bitcoin
20.00%
48.19%
10.00%
38.53%
–
–
2
Ethereum
20.00%
19.35%
10.00%
15.47%
10.00%
24.28%
3
BNB
20.00%
12.04%
10.00%
9.63%
10.00%
15.12%
4
XRP
20.00%
11.26%
10.00%
9.00%
10.00%
14.13%
5
Solana
20.00%
9.16%
10.00%
7.32%
10.00%
11.49%
6
TRON
–
–
10.00%
6.12%
10.00%
9.61%
7
Dogecoin
–
–
10.00%
3.92%
10.00%
6.16%
8
Hyperliquid
–
–
10.00%
4.56%
10.00%
7.16%
9
Cardano
–
–
10.00%
2.55%
10.00%
4.01%
10
Zcash
–
–
10.00%
2.90%
10.00%
4.55%
11
Bitcoin Cash
–
–
–
–
10.00%
3.49%
As of 30 June 2026
Appendix 4
Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index and ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index
Crypto
90-day-average Crypto
Market Cap
90-day-average Crypto
Volume
Index Level
Weight in BTC/ETH 50/50
Weight in BTC/ETH Proportional
Bitcoin
$1,437,866,706,756
$33,181,626,289
15571.77
50.00%
86.12%
Ethereum
$247,856,976,759
$15,563,037,468
15028.08
50.00%
13.88%
As of 30 June 2026
Appendix 5
Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Stablecoin Indexes
Crypto
90-day-average- Market Cap
90-day-average-
volume
Cut-off
Price
Cumulative
Market Coverage
Weighting (%) After 40% Cap
1
Tether USDt
$187,565,841,419
$83,408,963,286
$0.9985
7.73%
40.00%
2
USDC
$76,630,801,831
$22,038,364,189
$0.9996
10.89%
40.00%
3
Ethena USDe
$4,627,650,536
$89,450,803
$0.9982
11.08%
7.55%
4
World Liberty Financial USD
$4,489,626,107
$1,369,918,606
$0.9988
11.27%
7.86%
5
PayPal USD
$3,364,115,225
$100,532,612
$0.9997
11.41%
4.59%
As of 30 June 2026
Appendix 6
Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Infrastructure Index
Crypto
90-day-average-
Market Cap
90-day-average-
volume
Cut-off
Price
Cumulative
Market Coverage
Weighting (%) After 40% Cap#
1
Ethereum
$247,857,000,000
$15,563,037,468
$1610.21
10.21%
40.00%
2
Solana
$46,493,085,103
$3,834,022,970
$74.95
12.13%
20.15%
3
TRON
$31,617,610,754
$673,264,881
$0.32
13.43%
14.09%
4
Hyperliquid
$13,104,476,721
$618,560,421
$66.82
13.97%
7.83%
5
Cardano
$8,112,001,743
$453,258,116
$0.15
14.31%
2.45%
6
Chainlink
$6,469,560,543
$444,890,104
$7.37
14.57%
2.48%
7
Canton
$5,891,138,882
$20,485,763
$0.15
14.82%
2.62%
8
Gram (prev. Toncoin)
$4,378,562,527
$270,757,815
$1.60
15.00%
2.00%
9
Hedera
$3,755,084,462
$81,962,580
$0.07
15.15%
1.44%
10
Avalanche
$3,667,916,247
$273,645,491
$6.66
15.30%
1.33%
11
Sui
$3,622,445,395
$488,747,009
$0.70
15.45%
1.32%
12
NEAR Protocol
$2,271,737,560
$380,837,868
$1.86
15.55%
1.12%
13
Mantle
$2,028,115,299
$71,242,995
$0.43
15.63%
0.66%
14
Polkadot
$1,959,570,963
$140,076,084
$0.82
15.71%
0.65%
15
Aster
$1,713,931,690
$125,425,273
$0.63
15.78%
0.78%
16
Internet Computer
$1,396,740,158
$83,170,081
$2.20
15.84%
0.56%
17
Ethereum Classic
$1,288,536,326
$52,402,700
$7.13
15.89%
0.52%
As of 30 June 2026
# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price; the arrangement of order may not be the same as the 90-day-average-Market Cap
Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume. For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website
Appendix 7
ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination
Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second interval for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. The real-time indexes are available for viewing on the IX Crypto Index official webpage and Bloomberg Page IXCI <GO>. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI” and “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.
The vendor tickers are shown below:
Index Name
Bloomberg Ticker
NASDAQ
Reuters Ticker
Real-time
Delayed
ixCrypto Index
IXCI
IXCI2
.IXCI
.IXCI
ixBitcoin Index
IXCBI
IXCBI2
.IXBI
.IXBI1
ixEthereum Index
IXCEI
IXCEI2
.IXEI
.IXEI1
For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes including IX Crypto spot price index series and EOD indexes, please visit company official webpage https://ix-index.com or subscribe to LinkedIn: IX Asia Indexes
For free API use on academic research or trial, please contact enquiry@ix-index.com
Hashtag: #ixCrypto
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee
IX Capital International Limited is an award-winning index and investment advisory company. The index business arm- IX Asia Indexes, providing real-time digital asset and innovative indexes, disseminated 24×7 globally and built on robust infrastructure. Since the launch of the first crypto benchmark index (“IXCI”) launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, the ixCrypto index series expand into 29 indexes designed for exchange futures products, mark-to-market, and fund managers’ portfolio construction purposes. To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, IX Asia Indexes has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet quarterly a year to discuss matters relating to the IX Asia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of IX Asia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new IX Asia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis.
IX Asia Indexes was awarded the Fintech Award (wealth investment and management) 2019 and 2021 organised by ETNet. It as well won an award for Startup of the Year and Basic Technology (Big Data) from Hong Kong Fintech Impetus Awards 2022 by Metro Broadcast and KPMG. It also won Asia Pacific Enterprise Achievement Award 2024 by Echolade. IX Asia Indexes completed its IOSCO compliance statement and obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 UKAS certification.
The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. Real-time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI <GO>. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI”, and “IXEI”, with dissemination intervals kept at 15-seconds unchanged.
https://me.vinfast.com/en
linkedin.com/company/hkt
linkedin.com/company/hkt
