LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – Global charging brand INIU has officially launched its new SnapGo Air 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank. As one of the most well-rounded magnetic power banks in terms of functionality, SnapGo Air embodies the philosophy “Sleek Power. Solid Confidence.”By combining faster wireless charging, an ultra-slim profile, and versatile power delivery, the new model sets a new benchmark for everyday portable energy.
Designed for seamless daily comfort, SnapGo Air is one of the slimmest Qi2.2 magnetic power banks available. Measuring just 0.5 inches (13.8 mm) thick, it features an anodized aluminum body with a soft-touch finish that feels refined and durable. Its slim profile allows it to attach naturally to the phone, functioning as an effortless extension while remaining comfortable for all-day carry.
Officially Qi2.2 certified, SnapGo Air delivers up to 25W of wireless output—among the fastest magnetic charging speeds available. With an iPhone 17 Pro, it reaches 50% in just 33 minutes (data based on INIU laboratory testing results),saving up to 30 minutes compared to standard 7.5W Qi charging. A 13N magnetic grip ensures a secure hold during daily movement, commuting, or travel.
For urgent power needs, SnapGo Air features an integrated USB-C GoCord cable. This dual-tasking design works as both a charging cable and a recharge solution for the power bank itself. With up to 45W wired output, it can charge an iPhone 17 Pro from 20% to 78% in about 25 minutes. The power bank fully recharges in approximately 1.8 hours using the same cable—no extra cords required.
A discreet side-mounted digital display provides clear battery and charging information while maintaining a clean aesthetic. SnapGo Air is optimized for the iPhone 12 through iPhone 17 series, delivering seamless magnetic charging for a wide range of compatible devices.
The MSRP (Official Site/Amazon) is $54.99 in the U.S., £49.99 in the UK, €54.99 in Europe.
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Kairos-HomeWorld is purpose built for embodied intelligence and represents the first unified framework capable of generating a complete, fully interactive home environment from a single text prompt. Extending indoor scene generation beyond individual rooms, it enables whole-home simulation in which every object is fully manipulable within an integrated simulation engine.
Kairos-HomeWorld employs a four-stage hierarchical architecture encompassing floorplan generation, 2D-to-3D lifting, recursive refinement, and manipulable object placement. This approach enables the production of globally coherent, physically accurate, and simulation-ready scenes. Each environment contains more than 15 manipulable objects and achieves a Footprint Object Density of 4.16, the highest among compared methods.
The accompanying open-source dataset is purpose-built for Chinese households, pairing 300,000 real residential floor plans with 5,000 fully furnished, simulation-ready homes and 50,000 physics-enabled interactive object assets. Already deployed in ACE ROBOTICS’ daily robot training, it significantly accelerates the simulation-to-reality transfer cycle.
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – ACE ROBOTICS, in collaboration with the Multimedia Laboratory at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Shenzhen Loop Area Institute, today announced the open-source release of Kairos-HomeWorld, the industry’s first unified World Model framework capable of generating full home-scale, object-level interactive 3D environments from a single text prompt. The solution addresses longstanding limitations in indoor scene generation, which has typically been restricted to single-room outputs with weak global consistency and limited interactivity. Kairos-HomeWorld overcomes these constraints by delivering structurally coherent, physically plausible, and functionally complete residential environments. These high-fidelity, large-scale simulations provide a robust foundation for advancing embodied intelligence applications and accelerating real-world robot training.
The long-term vision for embodied intelligence is the home environment. However, residential settings are inherently diverse and highly personalized, requiring robots to be trained across a broad range of realistic and differentiated scenarios before they can reliably operate in even a single household. High-fidelity simulation offers the most practical pathway to achieving this at scale, yet existing approaches typically involve a trade-off: synthetic environments lack realism, while scanned real-world scenes offer limited interactivity. Kairos-HomeWorld, together with its accompanying dataset, is designed to bridge this gap, delivering both realistic and interactive environments within a unified framework.
A four-stage architecture for whole-home, object-level generation Conventional approaches to indoor scene generation remain constrained to single-room outputs, often exhibiting weak global consistency, frequent physical inaccuracies, and limited or no interactivity. Kairos-HomeWorld takes a fundamentally different approach. It decomposes whole-home generation into a structured, four-stage process, redefining the underlying architectural paradigm from the ground up.
Stage 1 — Floor Plan Generation. A K-D tree-based approach translates real-world floor plans into a hierarchical text representation that can be efficiently processed by large language models (LLMs). This method mitigates common issues in conventional layout generation, including room overlaps and fragmented topologies, resulting in more coherent and structurally consistent spatial configurations.
Stage 2 — 2D-to-3D Lifting & Furniture Layout Generation. A “top-down global initialization combined with a first-person detail walkthrough” approach anchors the process to the 3D building shell generated in Stage 1. This methodology mitigates the geometric drift commonly associated with conventional 2D-to-3D lifting techniques, enabling more stable and spatially consistent scene generation.
Stage 3 — Recursive Refinement. A fine-tuned vision-language model performs iterative validation and correction, automatically identifying and resolving physical inconsistencies, such as obstructed doorways or object collisions. This recursive process materially reduces spatial errors, achieving among the lowest reported furniture-collision rates in the industry.
Stage 4 — Manipulable Object Placement. A surface-centric placement algorithm assigns each object detailed physical properties, including material composition, density, friction, and structural support relationships. Each generated scene incorporates an average of more than 15 manipulable objects and achieves a Footprint Object Density (FOD) of 4.16, a metric reflecting the concentration of items across furniture surfaces. All objects are natively compatible with simulation engines, enabling direct interaction for tasks such as grasping, movement, and stacking.
The resulting environments move beyond “viewable but not actionable” outputs. Their coherent spatial structure enables seamless, continuous navigation across multiple rooms, while objects embedded with realistic physical properties allow robots to simulate complex household tasks end-to-end. Taken together, this approach addresses key limitations in existing data pipelines, resolving the scarcity of high-quality 3D simulation data, the lack of realism in synthetic environments, and the limited interactivity of scanned scenes within a single unified framework.
The dataset: 300,000 real floor plans, 5,000 fully interactive homes, built for Chinese households ACE ROBOTICS and CUHK are open-sourcing a dataset of 300,000 structurally annotated residential floor plans, sourced from real-world listings and processed through a multi-stage automated pipeline. The pipeline vectorizes and labels key spatial elements, including door and window positions, room geometry, functional zoning, and connectivity. By comparison, widely used benchmarks such as RPLAN and ResPlan contain approximately 80,000 and 17,000 floor plans, respectively, underscoring the scale and comprehensiveness of the Kairos-HomeWorld dataset.
Building on this foundation, the dataset also includes 5,000 fully furnished residential environments, each featuring a complete furniture layout and an average of more than 15 physics-enabled, manipulable objects, powered by the PhysX-Omni model. All assets are sim-ready and can be directly imported into a simulation engine, enabling immediate use in interactive training scenarios.
Most existing open indoor-scene datasets are centered on North American and European residential formats, typically featuring open-plan kitchens, the absence of service balconies, and layouts and design elements that capture only a narrow segment of global housing. As a result, robots trained on these datasets often exhibit limited transferability when deployed in environments outside their scope. Kairos-HomeWorld ‘s dataset is purpose-built for Chinese households, with deliberate coverage of historically under-represented housing typologies. It spans a wide range of unit sizes, from approximately 30 m² (around 320 sq ft) studio apartments to residences exceeding 200 m² (approximately 2,150 sq ft). The dataset accurately reflects key architectural features common in these settings, including north-south cross-ventilated layouts, enclosed kitchens, dedicated service balconies, wet-and-dry-separated bathrooms, and entryway storage, as well as the irregular room configurations often found in older housing stock.
The dataset is being openly released to both academic and industry communities. Going forward, the team plans to expand its scope to include additional regions, interior styles, and interaction scenarios, further lowering barriers to real-world-ready training for embodied intelligence.
See it in action: one prompt to a fully interactive home Kairos-HomeWorld runs the full end-to-end pipeline, from initial text input to a fully interactive home environment, delivering global spatial consistency, physical realism, and seamless interactivity from a single prompt.
The system begins with a single-line prompt: “Generate a 90 m² (approximately 970 sq ft) two-bedroom apartment in neo-Chinese style.” Leveraging real floor plan data and its K-D tree representation, Kairos-HomeWorld first constructs an empty spatial layout aligned with real-world living patterns, incorporating cross-ventilation and well-defined functional zoning. Building on this foundation, a hierarchical “global layout plus first-person detail” approach furnishes the environment with stylistic coherence, while a PhysX-Omni rendering pass assigns full physical properties to all surfaces and objects, including articulated behavior, ensuring the scene is fully interactive and sim-ready.
A single natural-language instruction, “tidy the whole home”, is decomposed by the robot into a variety of discrete sub-tasks, executed sequentially along a complete navigation path spanning the living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, and dining area. The robot recognizes objects, plans efficient routes, and performs precise manipulation tasks, including articulated-object interactions for opening refrigerator and cabinet doors, fluid interactions for pouring laundry detergent, soft-body interactions for drawing curtains, irregular-object interactions for grasping apples, and gravity-based physical interactions for placing snacks.
Conventional simulation environments typically support navigation-focused training in isolation. By contrast, Kairos-HomeWorld integrates globally consistent spatial structures with objects that embody realistic physical properties. This enables robots to interact naturally with more than 15 object types, accurately modeling real-world dynamics such as collision, gravity, and friction, and to rehearse the full lifecycle of complex household tasks entirely within a virtual environment.
Across the industry, the same structural bottleneck, the scarcity of home-scale training data, is being addressed through multiple approaches. For example, Figure AI’s collaboration with Brookfield focuses on collecting human activity data across more than 100,000 residential units. Kairos-HomeWorld addresses this challenge through on-demand synthetic generation, delivering scalable training environments enhanced with object-level physical realism, capabilities that real-world data capture alone cannot fully provide.
In contrast, Kairos-HomeWorld delivers significantly lower costs and higher efficiency for household robot training. Powered by its world model, it can programmatically generate diverse Chinese home simulation scenes and physics-enabled interactive objects at scale.
Robots can complete a full range of household tasks training entirely within the virtual environment. New scene generation incurs near-zero marginal cost, eliminating substantial real-world testing expenses such as site operation and maintenance and furniture damage. Meanwhile, unconstrained by the limited stock of physical residential properties, it outperforms real-world data collection approaches in both training efficiency and scalable expansion.
Kairos-HomeWorld is already deployed in ACE ROBOTICS’ embodied intelligence training workflows, enabling full-pipeline simulation of long-horizon household tasks, including cross-room navigation and multi-room tidying. By allowing robots to rehearse complete task sequences in a virtual environment, the platform significantly shortens the simulation-to-reality transfer cycle. This approach lowers barriers to developing embodied intelligence systems and supports the accelerated, large-scale deployment of home robotics, particularly within the Chinese market. Kairos-HomeWorld is now available on GitHub.Hashtag: #ACEROBOTICS
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About ACE ROBOTICS
Equipping robots with intelligent “brains” and engaging “souls”.
ACE ROBOTICS is a pioneering robotics company dedicated to advancing the field of embodied intelligence. Through breakthrough technological innovations and deep insights into embodied intelligence scenarios, we aim to empower robots with the ability to autonomously understand and explore the physical world, thereby accelerating their commercial implementation.
The company pioneered the ACE R&D paradigm and built a vision-based “environmental data engine, real-world cognition, embodied interaction generalization” technology chain. Using full spatiotemporal and multi-perspective environmental capture as its engine, along with Kairos 3.0 – China’s first open-source and commercially applicable world model – plus the Embodied Foundation Model as its technical backbone, ACE ROBOTICS addresses core industry challenges such as data scarcity, common sense gaps, poor generalization, and limited versatility. Simultaneously, the company unveiled its flagship A1 Embodied Super Brain Module, accelerating the large-scale commercial deployment of embodied intelligence across diverse scenarios.
ACE ROBOTICS is both a technology pioneer and an ecosystem builder. Through strategic cooperation with top hardware manufacturers, cloud service providers, and vertical scenario partners, we have broken through the “model-hardware-scenario” industrial deadlock, providing standardized and customized solutions that are driving the development of China’s embodied intelligence industry.
From sun-soaked adventures to vibrant lifestyle experiences, discover 15 different ways to enjoy the season designed for peak play at Asia’s leading award-winning luxury resort
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – Galaxy Macau invites guests to immerse in the vibrant energy of summer at the multi-award-winning, world-class luxury resort, where a curated list of 15 bespoke experiences awaits guests of all ages. As Summer Comes to Play at Galaxy Macau, this summer also marks a celebratory moment for the destination itself, reinforcing its position as the region’s most complete resort ecosystem: expansive, confident and always ahead of the curve as it celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026 with an elevated, one-stop resort experience defined by dynamic leisure, indulgence and discovery.
A stay across Galaxy Macau’s portfolio of distinctive hotels unlocks a seamless summer rhythm—where design-led accommodation opens the door to the city’s most compelling aquatic, culinary and lifestyle experiences, all reserved for those who stay and play within the Galaxy precinct.
World‑Class Hotels | The Key to Unlimited Play This summer’s exclusive hotel packages start from MOP1198++ per room per night, featuring world‑class accommodation at Andaz Macau or Broadway Hotel.
Stay at an award-winning hotel at Galaxy Macau to unlock exclusive access to the Grand Resort Deck.
Andaz Macau brings a bold, contemporary energy to every stay as a vibrant lifestyle hotel rooted in local culture and artistic expression. Designed to immerse guests in the spirit of Macau, it offers a dynamic environment inspired by the city’s rich Chinese and Portuguese heritage.
Just moments away via a covered walkway, Broadway Hotel delivers an effortlessly lively escape with boutique charm, personalised service and sweeping river views. Located along Broadway Food Street—home to over 40 authentic Macanese and Asian dining outlets—it offers guests a taste of Macau’s most energetic, authentic culinary scene.
Aquatic Adrenaline | The World’s Longest Adventure Rapids, Now Accelerated At the heart of summer lies the Grand Resort Deck—Galaxy Macau’s signature playground and the benchmark for resort-scale water experiences in the region. Elevated above the city, it delivers a rare blend of thrill and refinement, from surf-ready waves to resort-style beach escapes.
The Grand Resort Deck’s signature adventure ride sets a new benchmark for aquatic excitement.
The headline attraction takes on new energy this season, transforming a gentle float into a fast-paced aquatic ride that redefines what a lazy river can be. Weekends bring further spectacle, as the wave pool becomes a stage for high-impact surf performances, underscoring Galaxy Macau’s role as both innovator and cultural patron.
For younger guests, a newly unveiled water zone is set to join the resort’s existing family facilities, cementing Galaxy Macau as the destination of choice for multi-generational summer travel.
At the heart of the 15 must-try experiences is the iconic Grand Resort Deck—an expansive 75,000-square-metre aquatic haven. Widely recognised as Macau’s premier water attraction, it features the world’s largest Skytop Surfable Wave Pool and a collection of exhilarating water experiences.
A standout highlight is the 575-metre Skytop Adventure Rapids—the longest of its kind in the world—which debuts an accelerated pace this summer, transformed into a high-energy aquatic journey for adrenaline packed thrills.
Complementing the experience, the 8,000-square-metre Skytop Wave Pool generates waves of up to 1.5 metres, set alongside a pristine 150-metre white sand beach—creating an immersive, resort-style seaside experience. On top of these experiences, every weekend from June 19 to August 30 (both dates inclusive), the Skytop Wave Pool will be transformed into a mega stage for action-packed motosurf spectacles featuring local extreme sports athletes, reinforcing Galaxy Macau’s dedication to supporting local sports development.
This summer also marks the market debut of “Aquatainment Island” at the Grand Resort Deck—a vibrant new fun zone designed exclusively for toddlers up to nine-year-olds. Alongside the existing Splash Cove, this new addition cements Galaxy Macau as host to Macau’s largest and most comprehensive outdoor aquatic playground for children.
Diverse Dining | Recharge or Indulge in the Dining Destination in Asia As an influential dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau presents dining options for every palate and persuasion, spanning 18 regional Chinese cuisines and 13 international culinary traditions—curating one of the most diverse gastronomic landscapes in the region.
With a dining portfolio that spans refined to relaxed, Galaxy Macau remains Asia’s definitive award-winning culinary destination.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to Black Pearl-recognised establishments, alongside authentic favourites and contemporary concepts, at Galaxy Macau, every dining experience reflects a dedication to craftsmanship, quality and innovation. Here every taste is elevated into a defining summer moment.
As the heat rises during this global football season, a selected group of restaurants at Galaxy Macau – such as Bei Shan Lou and The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge – offers match-perfect thematic dining offers.
Bei Shan Lou will present an exclusive set menu featuring quenching Tsing Tao draught beer, paired with North-eastern Chinese Barbecued skewers and hot pot. Operation hours will also be extended to create a vibrant atmosphere for guests to savour competitive matches.
Over at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, special dishes representing the three host countries of the football tournament are offered, as if the matches are taking place right here at Galaxy Macau. The elevated street-food delights include Frozen Margarita, a selection of Whisky Cocktails, Nachos, Quesadillas, and Poutine representing the host countries. Broadway Food Street, the perfect late-night supper spot, invites football fans to gather with friends at The Roadhouse Macau, @Chill House, Lei’s Cuisine, Cheng Chau Lam Kei, and Fuchinobe Ramen to savour sumptuous social delights while cheering on their favourite teams.
Summer Garden | A Blooming Escape at Galaxy Promenade Luxury retail takes on a lighter mood at Galaxy Promenade this summer, as the destination transforms into a whimsical garden of oversized plush floral installations. Art, fashion and experience converge in a setting designed to delight, invite pause and reward exploration.
Galaxy Promenade blooms with immersive floral installations, transforming shopping into a summer escape. (Computer rendering)
Guests are encouraged to linger, photograph and indulge, with seasonal privileges adding a tactile takeaway to the experience—proof that even shopping, at Galaxy Macau, is carefully choreographed.
Guests will encounter spectacular larger-than-life plush floral installations, including vivid giant plush blooms styled as whimsical hot air balloons at Promenade Central—inviting visitors to step inside and capture social moments.
Suspended overhead, a monumental floral balloon creates a dreamlike centrepiece, while curated floral zones offer vibrant settings for exploration, relaxation and memory-making—blending art, retail and experience into a truly energised summer atmosphere.
With designated spending, guests can either experience fun activities presented by Galaxy Macau or redeem complimentary plush bouquets at the Italian-themed shopping district at Galaxy Promenade—bringing home a touch of Galaxy Macau’s vibrant summer.
Extend the Fun | 11 More Experiences More Ways to Play, All Under One Roof
Social Play
Water Play
Discover curated luxury retail experiences
Engage with contemporary art and crystal exhibitions
Dine al-fresco at Grand Resort Deck
Witness motosurf show – only this summer
Enjoy party moments at Grand Resort Deck
Experience the upgraded Adventure Rapids and the upcoming Aquatainment Island kids’ zone at Grand Resort Deck
Tech Play
Sports Play
Receive good fortune while witnessing the Fortune Diamond Show
Snap your glam moment by the Robotic Camera at the Jade Lobby
Experience the Guia Circuit at Dynamic Driving Simulator at East Square
Celebrate football fever at East Square to join interactive fan experiences celebrating global tournaments
Catch concerts and major sporting events at the city’s premier arena
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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort
Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000-square-meter, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theatres are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For the first time in Vietnam, the number of Starred restaurants reaches double digits – a milestone that reflects the country’s rapid ascent as a world-class gastronomic destination.
In its fourth edition, the 2026 MICHELIN Guide selection in Vietnam reveals a total of 193 establishments, including 11 One MICHELIN Star (2 new), 72 Bib Gourmand (11 new), and 110 MICHELIN Selected (9 new).
ONVIT (Hanoi) becomes the first Korean contemporary restaurant in Vietnam awarded One MICHELIN Star.
The 2026 edition is unveiled at Ascott Tay Ho, Hanoi, as the MICHELIN Guide marks 100 years of the Star, first awarded in 1926.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – Michelin officially unveiled the 2026 restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang at The Ascott Tay Ho Hanoi on June 4, 2026. Now in its fourth edition, this year’s selection also celebrates at a moment of exceptional significance.
The MICHELIN Guide awarded its first restaurant Stars in 1926 – one that would go on to shape the way the world eats, travels and celebrates excellence at the table. Over the decades, that legacy has travelled far and discovered new gastronomic experiences, expanding the boundaries of what excellent dining can mean. The ceremony in Vietnam today joins the celebration of this milestone, marking the 100th year since the first Star was awarded.
The newly released restaurant selection showcases 193 establishments, featuring 11 One MICHELIN Star (2 new), 72 Bib Gourmand (11 new), 110 MICHELIN Selected (9 New), alongside 3 restaurants in the MICHELIN Green Star community (1 new). New additions include 7 from Hanoi (1 One MICHELIN Star, 3 Bib Gourmand, 3 MICHELIN Selected), 11 from Ho Chi Minh City (1 One MICHELIN Star, 5 Bib Gourmand, 5 MICHELIN Selected) and 4 from Da Nang (3 Bib Gourmand and 1 MICHELIN Selected). One Ho Chi Minh City restaurant newly joins the MICHELIN Green Star community for its inspiring commitment to zero-waste philosophy and plant-based gastronomy.
Most significantly, this marks the first time in the Guide’s four-year history in Vietnam that the number of Starred restaurants has reached double digits: a clear sign that Vietnam’s culinary world is entering a new level of excellence. Behind that achievement is a generation of culinary talent whose ambition and identity have never been more sharply defined.
“In four years, we have watched Vietnam grow from an exciting discovery into a clear and confident culinary destination. What excites us most this year is the talent and passion behind each restaurant. A new generation of Vietnamese chefs is leading the way, with young cooks who have trained abroad and come home to cook food that is unmistakably their own: rooted in local ingredients, local memories and local pride. That is exactly what the MICHELIN Guide has always sought to honor,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “As we mark a century of the Star, Vietnam reminds us that local gastronomic stories are still being written, and that some of the most exciting chapters are unfolding right here.”
One MICHELIN Star: A New Chapter for Vietnamese Fine Dining
11 restaurants are awarded One MICHELIN Star this year, marking the first time the total has surpassed single-digit since the MICHELIN Guide arrived in Vietnam. Two newcomers bring a perspective that adds new depth to Vietnam’s Starred dining scene:
ONVIT (Hanoi): The first Korean restaurant in Vietnam awarded One MICHELIN Star, showcasing an upscale Korean–Vietnamese tasting menu in a tranquil setting where fresh local ingredients meet the traditions of Chef Joon Huk Chi’s Korean heritage.
Upstairs (Ho Chi Minh City): An intimate four-table spot above a wine bar, offering Chef Hiệp Trương’s modern Vietnamese tasting menu rooted in Central traditions.
These two newly awarded restaurants join retaining One MICHEIN Star recipients: Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tầm Vị (Hanoi); Long Trieu, Ănăn Saigon, Akuna, CieL, CoCo Dining (Ho Chi Minh City); and La Maison 1888 (Da Nang).
Tales by Chapter Joins the MICHELIN Green Star Community
The MICHELIN Green Star editorially highlights restaurants that, among the MICHELIN Guide selection, have inspired and impressed Inspectors with their committed vision for the future of gastronomy.
This year, Tales by Chapter (Ho Chi Minh City) is the newest restaurant to join the MICHELIN Green Star community recognized for its rigorous zero-waste philosophy and its seasonal, plant-based menu sourced from a partner eco-farm in Da Lat[PS1] and the restaurant’s own rooftop garden. The kitchen transforms trimmings through creative fermentation into mushroom garum and corn koji, while organic by-products are composted back into the soil. Guests are invited into this closed-loop system through interactive installations and a seed-matching game, making the connection between dining and environment impossible to ignore.
Bib Gourmand: 72 Establishments Celebrating the Rich Diversity of Vietnamese Cuisine
The 2026 Bib Gourmand list grows to 72 establishments, with 11 new entries showcasing establishments that our Inspectors consider good quality cooking for good value. The New Bib Gourmand entries include:
In Hanoi
Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân (Hang Ga Street): Open since 1973 in the heart of the Old Quarter, this family-run spot specialises in bánh cuốn, keeping alive a craft passed down through generations. Everything is made from scratch using traditional methods, resulting in rice rolls that are thin, delicate and soft. The family-recipe dipping sauce strikes a pleasing balance of salty, sweet and sour flavors. Fillings include pork, shrimp and chicken, with extra toppings available.
Mammom: This kitchen pays homage to the traditional home cooking of Vietnamese mothers. The chef brings a decade of experience to bear in a repertoire of nearly 100 dishes covering southern, central and northern specialities, each gently cooked with authentic seasonings that preserves their rustic character. A standout is the clam broth, brightened with tomato and pineapple, and the clams are deliciously tender, with sweet and sour flavors expertly balanced.
Phở Hà Hàng Hòm: A no-frills phở gà spot on Hang Hom Street, this eatery has earned loyal fans with its rich, satisfying bowls. Native fowl is gently simmered to retain a chewy tenderness, and paired with rice noodles, herbs and steaming hot broth. Xôi gà – sticky rice with chicken and extras like egg or gizzards – is also popular and often sells out early.
In Ho Chi Minh City
Bánh Canh Cua Bà Ba: Tucked away down an alley, this compact shop with indoor and outdoor seating is a local favorite. The menu focuses on a single dish: bánh canh cua, a vivid orange crab rice noodle soup – in a smaller bowl for one or claypot for sharing. With a zesty green chilli-lime sauce on the side, the silky broth is generously filled with fish cakes, crab leg meat and egg ribbons.
Bánh Cuốn Tây Hồ 127: This once-humble hawker is now an iconic two-storey shop known for its delicate rice paper rolls. Made to order beside the open kitchen, they boast balanced, traditional flavors, such as pork and jicama, and vegetarian options.
Bún Riêu Yến: Set on a bustling street corner, the star of this modest eatery is bún riêu: rice noodles (thin, thick or flat) in a tomato and crab broth. The mildly spicy, naturally sweet broth has good depth and pairs well with generous toppings of fresh whelk meat and minced pork that soaks up the broth.
Chị Mơ: Phở is the highlight of this restaurant: with a choice of three full-bodied broths, it is made with fresh bones and simmered for 24 hours. Grilled bagrid catfish with crispy rice crackers and umami shrimp paste brings balance, complexity and smoky, textured depth.
La Lola: With its bold burnt-orange façade and playful interior of tiled floors and velvet chairs, this vibrant spot delivers Mediterranean charm with a youthful twist. Chef Julio Gomez puts a local twist on classic flavors, in dishes such as gambas al ajillo – plump Vietnamese prawns in aromatic chilli-garlic oil – and a tender and well-seared Ibérico pork steak.
In Da Nang
Bà Vui: This enduring local favorite keeps a tight focus, serving just two items: bún gà and xôi gà. The deeply flavored clear chicken broth is lifted by light, refreshing acidity and a subtle touch of black pepper. Served warm, the sticky rice is topped with a mix of tender pulled chicken, pickled onions and a generous handful of fried shallots – and portion sizes are hearty and satisfying.
Bánh Bèo – Bánh Đập: This humble shop focuses on just two affordable dishes: bánh bèo and bánh đập. The steamed rice cakes arrive in sets of five, the tender bases topped with a rich pork and wood ear sauce, finished with shallots and peanuts. Made to order, the subtly tangy bánh đập pairs crisp rice crackers with a soft rice wrapper; the accompanying sauce strikes a balance of sweet, salty and fermented notes.
Lê Gia Khang (Ngũ Hành Sơn): This shop specialising in Huế-style bún bò makes its robust, savory broth fresh every day. Pick from four toppings including the signature xí quách: the large L-shaped beef bone lends deep flavor and a wealth of textures – meat, cartilage and fatty edges.
MICHELIN Selected: From Street Food to Fine Dining, 110 Establishments Worth Knowing
In addition to Starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants, the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors recommend eateries whose high-quality cuisine simply won them over. This year’s selection of 110 establishments with 9 new additions spans the full spectrum of Vietnam’s dining landscape. Whether a decades-old local favorite or a newly opened international table, each has earned its place through one shared quality: food worth seeking out.
In Hanoi
MÀU: Tucked beneath the trees of a historic Hanoi street corner, this gastro wine bar offers à la carte dishes and a chef’s menu, where the food sees modern style balanced with Asian flavors, including subtle Vietnamese notes.
Phở Gà Huyền Hương: The concise menu focuses on deeply satisfying bowls of phở. The chicken broth is rich and hearty, offering depth. A beef option provides an equally robust alternative.
ZAO: This lively, laid-back restaurant combines global flair and Vietnamese roots, as the Hanoi-born chef is a returnee from a career abroad. Dishes such as tomato bingsu – heirloom cherry tomatoes, buffalo cheese and lime-basil granita – set the tone, alongside razor clam pâté or salmon with baby sprouts for a zingy, refreshing start.
In Ho Chi Minh City
Apero: Opened in 2022, the open kitchen turns out unpretentious Italian fare, with pasta as a highlight. Try the rich and creamy carbonara with crispy bacon and parmesan, and save room for the house-made tiramisu.
NÔM: Nôm’s tasting menu unfolds as a thoughtful journey through Vietnam’s culinary heritage, moving from the north to central regions, ending with a southern-inspired dessert. Familiar dishes are reworked with finesse – think elegant, complex Huế-style beef noodle soup, or rich fish soup lifted by herb oil and caviar. Each floor reflects a different part of Vietnam, just like the menu.
Quán ăn Ngự Bình: Opened decades ago, this modest spot serving Huế comfort food in a casual, welcoming setting has a loyal following. The bún bò Huế features tender beef in a light and soothing soup; bánh bèo and nem nướng are ordered by nearly every table.
Sono: Opened in 2022, Chef Kiên Phan blends traditional and modern, crafting dishes that reflect a deep respect for Vietnamese culture. The à la carte menu revolves around the grill, and each tasting menu has its own theme.
Tales by Chapter: Vietnam’s first zero-waste, plant-based fine dining concept, this serene villa setting serves seasonal tasting menus based on local produce, rooftop-grown herbs and fermentation. Diners can see dishes being crafted at the chef’s counter, such as corn pie tee – crisp cups of soy-corn purée, charred kernels, kimchi and fermented chili – and chewy porcini-filled rice dumpling cake in a reimagined bánh bột lọc.
In Da Nang:
Dì Hoa (Hòa Cường): Run by a husband-and-wife team for over 30 years, Dì Hoa serves Da Nang-style rice paper snacks – khô and ướt – with various toppings. Their khô trứng, often described as “Vietnamese pizza”, is a standout: thin yellow rice paper with quail eggs, pâté, pork floss and shallots is grilled until crisp.
MICHELIN Guide Special Awards
The MICHELIN Guide Special Awards recognize the individuals whose passion and professionalism elevate the entire dining experience. This year’s recipients reflect a broader shift the Inspectors have witnessed across Vietnam: a new generation of hospitality professionals is rising – in the kitchen, on the floor, and behind the wine list – combining international standards with a deeply personal connection to Vietnamese culture.
The MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award
New to the 2026 edition, the MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award is given to individuals and teams for the successful opening of a dining venue over the past 12 months, with a creative degustation concept and a cuisine approach which has had an impact on the local gastronomic scene. This year’s award is presented to Chef Chris Fong of NÔM in Ho Chi Minh City. Derived from ancient Vietnamese script, NÔM seamlessly blends Vietnam’s history and culture through innovative culinary classics and “mini-museums” of traditional crafts, offering an immersive journey across the nation’s rich gastronomic heritage.
The MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award
The MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award
The MICHELIN Guide Service Award
The MICHELIN Guide Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang 2026 at a glance:
11 One MICHELIN Star (2 new)
72 Bib Gourmand (11 new)
3 MICHELIN Green Star (1 new)
110 MICHELIN Selected (9 new)
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The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
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OSAKA, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – Travelers planning their next Japan getaway can now secure early access to one of Osaka’s upcoming new hotels — with the chance to win a gold bar.Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi, set to open in August 2026, has officially launched its pre-opening salewith rates starting from just 5,500 Yen per night.
The promotional rates are exclusively available through the official website at www.travelodgehotels.asia, giving travelers the opportunity to secure some of the best opening deals ahead of launch.
As part of the campaign, guests who book directly through the website with a minimum five-night stay will receive a chance to play the Fortune Wheel for exclusive prizes, including a gold bar. Meanwhile, guests staying a minimum of three nights can enjoy a complimentary yukata experience, including yukata rental and photo opportunities around the hotel, adding a touch of Japanese culture to their stay.
Travelodge Hotels Asia members can also enjoy up to 5% cashback after checkout. Travelers may sign in or register for membership before booking to unlock the member-exclusive reward.
Located in the heart of Shinsaibashi, the hotel offers convenient access to some of Osaka’s most popular destinations, including Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Midosuji Street, and many more. The property is also within walking distance of Shinsaibashi and Nagahoribashi stations, providing seamless connectivity across the city for shopping, dining, nightlife, and sightseeing.
Designed for today’s urban travelers, Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi combines comfort, convenience, and value in one of Osaka’s most vibrant districts. The hotel will feature contemporary rooms with practical layouts, high-speed connectivity, and essential amenities suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, and business guests.
With Osaka continuing to attract strong inbound tourism demand ahead of the late-summer travel season, centrally located accommodation remains highly sought after. Through this pre-opening campaign, travelers can secure competitive rates while becoming among the first guests to experience the new property.
To celebrate the launch, Travelodge Hotels Asia will host an official grand opening event during the first week of August 2026 in Osaka. Media representatives, influencers, and industry partners are invited to attend and experience the property firsthand. Interested media may register via the contact listed below.
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About Travelodge Hotels (Asia)
Travelodge Hotels Asia is a fast-growing hotel management and franchise company headquartered in Singapore, with operations across Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand.
With 20 hotels currently in operation and plans to expand to over 50 properties by 2030, the company focuses on delivering value-driven stays in strategic locations. Backed by more than 80 years of global brand heritage, Travelodge offers its signature experience centered on comfort, convenience, and connectivity.
Thượng Hải, Trung Quốc – Media OutReach Newswire – Ngày 5 tháng 6 năm 2026 – SKYWORTH Solar tiếp tục khẳng định cam kết đồng hành cùng thị trường năng lượng sạch đang phát triển mạnh mẽ của Thái Lan, sau khi khai trương văn phòng tại Bangkok và ký kết biên bản ghi nhớ (MoU) về dự án điện mặt trời thương mại và công nghiệp (C&I) công suất 100 MW với đối tác địa phương CapSolar.
Thông tin này nằm trong chiến lược tăng trưởng toàn cầu mới vừa được SKYWORTH Solar công bố tại Triển lãm SNEC 2026 và Hội nghị Khách hàng Toàn cầu diễn ra ở Thượng Hải. Tại sự kiện, công ty giới thiệu định vị thương hiệu mới “Nhà dẫn dắt hệ sinh thái năng lượng thông minh toàn cầu” (Global Smart Energy Ecosystem Leader), đồng thời vạch ra kế hoạch tăng tốc mở rộng tại các thị trường quốc tế trọng điểm.
Thái Lan đang nổi lên là một trong những thị trường chiến lược của SKYWORTH Solar tại Đông Nam Á, nhờ nhu cầu năng lượng ngày một tăng, chi phí điện đối với doanh nghiệp không ngừng leo thang và xu hướng chuyển dịch sang năng lượng tái tạo ngày càng mạnh mẽ.
Việc khai trương văn phòng tại tòa nhà Empire Tower ở Bangkok giúp SKYWORTH Solar củng cố sự hiện diện tại thị trường Thái Lan, qua đó mang đến cho khách hàng và đối tác sự hỗ trợ toàn diện hơn trên nhiều phương diện: tư vấn, triển khai dự án, dịch vụ hậu mãi, điều phối chuỗi cung ứng và bàn giao dự án.
“Thái Lan là một cơ hội tăng trưởng quan trọng đối với SKYWORTH Solar, trong bối cảnh các doanh nghiệp ngày càng tìm kiếm những giải pháp năng lượng sạch đáng tin cậy và tiết kiệm chi phí,” ông Wanfei Qu, Giám đốc Đầu tư Tập đoàn SKYWORTH, Tổng Giám đốc kiêm Thành viên Hội đồng Quản trị SKYWORTH Solar, chia sẻ. “Chiến lược của chúng tôi được xây dựng trên nguyên tắc “Tầm nhìn toàn cầu, Hành động địa phương”, kết hợp kinh nghiệm toàn cầu với mạng lưới đối tác bản địa vững mạnh nhằm hỗ trợ Thái Lan trong quá trình chuyển đổi năng lượng và hiện thực hóa các mục tiêu phát triển bền vững dài hạn.”
Trong khuôn khổ kế hoạch mở rộng, SKYWORTH Solar đã ký biên bản ghi nhớ với CapSolar về dự án điện mặt trời C&I công suất 100 MW, đáp ứng nhu cầu ngày càng lớn về giải pháp điện mặt trời áp mái trong khối doanh nghiệp thương mại và công nghiệp.
Công ty cũng đang củng cố hệ sinh thái tại chỗ thông qua các khoản đầu tư vào phát triển dự án, hợp tác tài chính và năng lực dịch vụ. Trong đó có hợp tác chiến lược về tài chính với ngân hàng ICBC Thái Lan và khả năng tiếp cận quỹ đầu tư trị giá 500 triệu USD, nhằm hỗ trợ phát triển và triển khai các dự án điện mặt trời tại Thái Lan cũng như nhiều thị trường quốc tế khác.
Một minh chứng cho dấu ấn ngày càng rõ nét của SKYWORTH Solar tại Thái Lan là dự án điện mặt trời áp mái công suất 3 MW tại Nhà máy thép UMC, tỉnh Chonburi. Dự kiến trong năm đầu vận hành, dự án sẽ tạo ra khoảng 4,4 triệu kWh điện sạch, vừa giúp cắt giảm chi phí năng lượng vừa hỗ trợ nhà máy hiện thực hóa các mục tiêu phát triển bền vững.
Những bước tiến tại Thái Lan được giới thiệu như một phần trong chiến lược toàn cầu rộng lớn hơn mà SKYWORTH Solar công bố tại SNEC 2026. Công ty cho biết sẽ mở rộng các giải pháp điện mặt trời, lưu trữ năng lượng và năng lượng thông minh tích hợp ra khắp châu Âu, Đông Nam Á, Trung Đông và châu Phi, nhằm đáp ứng nhu cầu toàn cầu ngày càng tăng đối với công nghệ năng lượng tái tạo.
Khi các chính phủ và doanh nghiệp đẩy nhanh nỗ lực giảm phát thải carbon, SKYWORTH Solar hướng tới đồng hành cùng khách hàng bằng sự kết hợp giữa công nghệ tiên tiến, mô hình kinh doanh linh hoạt và năng lực dịch vụ được bản địa hóa.
Để biết thêm thông tin về SKYWORTH Solar và các giải pháp năng lượng sạch của công ty, vui lòng truy cập https://www.skyworth-pv.com.
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Giới thiệu về SKYWORTH Solar
SKYWORTH Solar, thương hiệu điện mặt trời tiên tiến thuộc Tập đoàn SKYWORTH, là đơn vị dẫn đầu toàn cầu trong việc cung cấp các giải pháp điện mặt trời trọn gói. Công ty mang đến dịch vụ toàn diện, khép kín từ đầu đến cuối, bao gồm tư vấn, thiết kế và Vận hành & Bảo trì (O&M) sản phẩm, tất cả đều dựa trên danh mục giải pháp do chính SKYWORTH Solar phát triển.
Là nhà phát triển năng lượng tái tạo, nhà cung cấp dịch vụ và giải pháp năng lượng hàng đầu thế giới, SKYWORTH đang tích cực kiến tạo tương lai của ngành năng lượng. Với thế mạnh trong dịch vụ EPC và các giải pháp sản phẩm trọn gói, SKYWORTH mang đến những giải pháp năng lượng chất lượng cao, đáng tin cậy và giàu tính đổi mới. Với cam kết đem lại giá trị khác biệt và chất lượng vượt trội, SKYWORTH được ghi nhận rộng rãi tại nhiều thị trường quốc tế như Đức, Ý, Anh, Brazil và Senegal.
Over five years, nearly 9,000 teachers and students have participated in the Fair to drive youth engagement in innovation and technology
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (‘HKIF’), the Fifth Hong Kong Science Fair (‘Science Fair’) will take place from 27 to 28 June 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will showcase around 120 shortlisted teams from primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong, presenting creative inventions that integrate artificial intelligence with a diverse range of technology applications. With Sino Group as Principal Patron, the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government (ITIB) as the Supporting Bureau, and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC) as Strategic Partner, HKIF is also honoured to have, for the first time, invited the Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology in China as an Advisory Organisation. Representatives from the Foundation will attend the award ceremony to witness the announcement of this year’s winning teams. Consistently a major draw for the community, the Science Fair is now open for online registration with free admission, and the public is warmly invited to attend in person.
Since its launch in 2021, the Science Fair has attracted participation from over 400 local schools, engaging nearly 9,000 students and teachers from Primary 4 to Secondary 6. To date, more than 2,200 creative invention submissions have been received, and the event has established itself as a key platform for youth I&T exchange.
Following Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Dr Lai Ka-ying, into space, the local innovation and technology ecosystem has attracted even greater attention. This year’s Science Fair has specially incorporated aerospace engineering elements, enabling the public to learn about the daily work and challenges of payload specialists, gain insight into the reality of aerospace research and development, and spark greater interest among young people in space exploration. Dr Lai launched aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spacecraft and is expected to remain in space for approximately six months to conduct space science experiments and maintenance tasks. Visitors can express their support and encouragement by creating message cards for her. In addition, UBTECH Robotics, a globally leading enterprise in embodied AI robotics, will participate in the exhibition, showcasing multiple humanoid robots and offering visitors the opportunity to experience the appeal of embodied intelligence up close.
Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, stated: ‘The Hong Kong SAR Government is fully committed to developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre, with talent being a key driver of this growth. Now in its fifth edition, the Hong Kong Science Fair – organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation – has become an annual flagship I&T education event. It offers students a valuable platform to turn their innovative ideas into practice, deepen their interest and confidence in I&T, and help bring I&T into schools and the wider community, thereby fostering a more innovation-friendly atmosphere. I look forward to seeing more young people unleash their potential through this platform, pursue careers in I&T, and contribute to the high-quality development of Hong Kong and our nation.’
Mr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation and Chairman of Sino Group, said ‘Innovation and technology are key to Hong Kong’s long-term sustainable development and are integral to the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan. It is vital for Hong Kong to strengthen its I&T capabilities and actively contribute to national development, as underscored by the historic moment when Dr Lai Ka-ying became Hong Kong’s first astronaut. We are encouraged to see growing recognition of I&T opening up new opportunities for young people aspiring to pursue scientific research. As the Hong Kong Science Fair enters its fifth edition, its growth has been made possible by the support of the HKSAR Government, industry partners, tertiary institutions, research organisations, and our panels of judges. This year, we are grateful for the guidance and support of the Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology in China. Moving forward, the Science Fair will remain committed to nurturing talent from an early age, bringing together all sectors to promote I&T and inspire more young people to pursue careers in science and technology.’
Professor Anderson Shum, MH, Chairman of Judging Panel, Hong Kong Science Fair, President of The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences, said, ‘The Science Fair adopts the format of “integrating competition with exhibition,” enabling students to translate their learning into tangible and verifiable outcomes. This plays an important role in nurturing Hong Kong’s youth I&T ecosystem. I am delighted to have served as a judge for this major event over the years, witnessing students progressively enhance their presentation skills, build confidence, and broaden their horizons through exchanges with experts, participation in workshops and showcasing their work to the public. The standard of participating projects continues to improve each year, with increasing integration of artificial intelligence and diverse technological applications across different fields. Scientific research is a journey that demands passion and perseverance, and the growth of young scientists often begins with curiosity during their primary and secondary school years. Through these exchanges, we hope to leverage the role-model influence of young scientists, inspiring more students to pursue I&T as their lifelong career. I look forward to seeing our younger generation continue to grow and excel in scientific research and innovation, and officially join the community of scientists in the near future to jointly drive Hong Kong’s I&T development.’
Mr Michael Tam, Chief Brand Officer of UBTECH, said, ‘Humanoid robots are among the most promising real-world embodiments of artificial intelligence, reflecting a future in which intelligent systems are deeply integrated with the physical world. As a global pioneer in humanoid robotics, UBTECH has remained at the forefront of innovation for more than 14 years, with a long-standing commitment to I&T education. The company is dedicated to translating advanced technologies into practical, accessible educational resources. Through collaboration with like-minded partners such as the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation, we aim to inspire greater interest and engagement among both teachers and students in humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence. We are committed to supporting the development of Hong Kong’s I&T education ecosystem, helping to nurture future-ready talent and build a strong, sustainable foundation for long-term growth.’
Since its launch in 2021, the Science Fair has attracted participation from over 400 local schools, engaging nearly 9,000 Primary 4 to Secondary 6 students and their teachers. To date, more than 2,200 creative invention submissions have been received and total attendance has exceeded 120,000 visitors. The Science Fair has gradually established itself as a key platform for youth innovation and technology (‘I&T’) exchange and one of Hong Kong’s most representative I&T education initiatives. This year’s response has been enthusiastic, with over 500 project submissions received. Following preliminary judging, around 120 shortlisted teams took part in a series of workshops and mentorship sessions, and will present their projects at the exhibition in late June to compete for top awards. Gold award-winning teams from each category will have the opportunity to participate in the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Switzerland, fostering idea exchange with global I&T talents.
The Hong Kong Science Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. During the exhibition period, the venue will be transformed into a catalyst for city-wide I&T inspiration. In addition to student showcases, five interactive zones will offer hands-on experiences, including DIY bubble bath bomb workshops, freezer-free slushie making, themed games celebrating the Science Fair’s fifth anniversary, and modified remote-controlled cars made from upcycled household appliances, allowing visitors of all ages to explore science and innovation through engaging and enjoyable activities.
Bulu Bulu Bubble Factory: Blending science with sensory experiences, visitors can mix and mould from scratch to create a delightful ‘bathroom blind box’.
Shake Shake Ice Factory: Applying the principle of freezing point depression, participants will see how temperature can be rapidly lowered using only salt, ice and water to create personalised slushies — all without a freezer.
Scan2Play: Scan the QR Code on your phone to join the themed game celebrating the Hong Kong Science Fair’s Fifth Anniversary.
Racing Homey Kart 2.0: Showcasing the spirit of upcycling and upgrades, visitors can transform old, small household appliances into remote-controlled racing cars and compete on a dedicated track.
UBTECH Robotics Base: Featuring a wide range of robots, this zone provides a comprehensive showcase of the integration of artificial intelligence with mechanical engineering.
To celebrate the Science Fair’s fifth edition, various special experiences will be introduced. The venue will feature a hidden Science Fair character treasure hunt and check-in activity, through which visitors can redeem curated gifts upon completion. Limited-edition souvenirs, including the ‘HKSF-5 Metal Standee Collection’ and the ‘Special Edition Robo K’ blind boxes, will also be available in limited quantities. All proceeds from the HKSF Bazaar, with no deduction, will go directly to charity to support local community technology initiatives.
The Fifth Hong Kong Science Fair Details:
Date: 27 to 28 June 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3FG
Admission: Free of Charge (Pre-registration online is required)
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