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Nationwide initiative brings thyroid awareness, health education, targeted TSH screening and referral closer to the community, empowering older Malaysians to better understand their thyroid health.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2026 – Alpro Group today announced a launch on “Together, We Transform 60+”, a community health initiative designed to help ageing Malaysians better understand their health risks, identify potential thyroid dysfunction earlier and receive guidance towards appropriate care.

This programme is supported by Merck Sdn Bhd, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), focusing on increasing community awareness among older Malaysian adults aged 60 years and above, particularly those living with hypertension and cholesterol conditions. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to bringing preventive healthcare closer to the community, helping individuals recognised potentially overlooked thyroid symptoms and take informed action.

Thyroid hormones play an important role in regulating many functions of the body, including metabolism, energy levels, heart function, muscle function and cognitive wellbeing. However, when thyroid function becomes abnormal, the signs may not always be obvious.

Persistent fatigue, changes in memory or concentration, chronic constipation, muscle aches or unexplained weakness may be attributed to ageing or existing health conditions. While these symptoms do not necessarily indicate a thyroid disorder, persistent or unexplained symptoms may warrant further medical evaluation.

Unmanaged thyroid dysfunction can affect a person’s overall health and quality of life and, depending on the condition, may contribute to complications affecting cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive and musculoskeletal health. Identifying potential thyroid dysfunction earlier provides an opportunity for at-risk individuals to seek appropriate clinical assessment and management before the condition has a greater impact on their wellbeing.

TSH screening can play an important role in addressing this gap. TSH testing is widely used as an initial indicator of thyroid function and can help identify individuals whose results suggest that further thyroid assessment may be needed.

One of the challenges in thyroid health is not simply access to care but recognising who should be assessed in the first place. An older adult may continue living with subtle symptoms for months or even years without realising that these changes could warrant further investigation. By bringing thyroid awareness and targeted screening into community healthcare settings, the collaboration aims to reach individuals who may otherwise remain undetected.

As part of the initiative, Alpro is supporting screening initiatives at retail outlets to screen individuals with abnormal or borderline screening results to be guided to seek further clinical evaluation for confirmation and appropriate management, creating a structured pathway from awareness to screening and, where necessary, onwards to professional healthcare follow-up.

Through Alpro Group’s community healthcare network, the initiative aims to make that first step more accessible. Individuals can learn about thyroid health, better understand potential warning signs and access initial screening closer to where they live. Importantly, the programme does not end with a screening result. Those who may require further assessment will be guided towards appropriate clinical follow-up.

Insights from the programme will be used to strengthen the screening and referral model, with the aim of progressively expanding thyroid health initiatives across selected Alpro healthcare touchpoints nationwide. By leveraging Alpro Group’s community healthcare reach supported by Merck Sdn Bhd, both organisations aim to develop a practical and scalable approach that can benefit more Malaysians over time.

Dr. Cheng Duo-Ying, Deputy Medical Director of Alpro Clinic Group, said: “For many older adults, symptoms such as tiredness, constipation, reduced concentration or muscle weakness can easily be accepted as part of ageing. The concern is when people continue living with these symptoms without knowing that further assessment may be needed. Through Together, We Transform 60+, we want to make awareness and early screening more accessible within the community, and importantly, ensure that individuals identified as being at risk are guided towards the appropriate next step in their care.”

Pixie Yee, Managing Director, Merck Malaysia and General Manager Healthcare, Merck MYSG, said: “Early detection can make a meaningful difference in thyroid health, but reaching individuals who may not recognise that they are at risk remains an important challenge. Awareness is an important first step in thyroid health, yet many individuals may not recognise symptoms that warrant further attention. Alpro Group’s strong presence within Malaysian communities provides an important platform to increase public understanding of thyroid health. Through this collaboration, we hope to support community education efforts and encourage individuals to seek timely medical assessment when appropriate.

The programme reflects a shared belief that preventive healthcare should not begin only when a condition becomes serious. It should begin in the community by helping people understand their risks, recognise changes in their health and access appropriate assessment at the right time.

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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.

Merck

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a vibrant science and technology company with a rich history dating back to 1668. Today, the company brings together more than 350 years of pioneering spirit and a global presence across 66 countries to help shape a better future through science and technology.

In Malaysia, Merck Healthcare is focused on helping more people benefit from innovation and advancing better health outcomes. With patients at the centre of its work, the company collaborates with healthcare professionals, patient communities, and partners to support care across the stages of life.

Its portfolio spans oncology, neurology and immunology, fertility, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and growth hormone. Guided by a commitment to care, pioneer and outperform, Merck works to create, improve and prolong life and to make a meaningful difference for patients, customers, communities, and the planet.

CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 October 2026 – Co-produced by Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV and created by Wang Qin Studio, Season 4 of the food and cultural tourism program Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound premiered on October 12, 2026, and is airing simultaneously on Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV from Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Under the theme “A Season of World-Class Landscapes,” the new season focuses on the development of the Greater Zhangjiajie International Tourism Area. Host Wang Han leads the program’s food exploration team through Zhangjiajie, Cili, Jishou, Fenghuang, Changde, Shaoyang and Huaihua, presenting a cultural tourism journey that connects local cuisine with spectacular landscapes and the stories of the people who call these places home.

Connecting Landscapes Through Food

The opening episode takes viewers to Zhangjiajie, beginning with the towering Bailong Elevator before following the hiking trails along Golden Whip Stream. International tourists encountered along the way share that Zhangjiajie was their planned first stop in China. Zhangjiajie welcomes more than one million international visitors annually from over 190 countries.

Yet the destination’s international appeal extends beyond its extraordinary scenery. It also lies in the flavors nurtured by the land and the people whose lives are rooted in it.

In Longweiba Village, young entrepreneurs who have returned to their hometowns are rediscovering local ingredients such as kudzu root and vine tea, incorporating them into coffee and bingfen, a traditional chilled jelly dessert. Their creations bring new life to familiar mountain flavors and introduce them to younger generations.

In Cili, local cuisine reveals stories passed down through generations. The dish known as Yanghe Dumi carries a history of mutual support dating back to 1935. After receiving help from their neighbors during difficult times, local residents cut pork tripe into rice-sized pieces to prepare a dish that could be shared among more people. The recipe became a lasting reminder of community solidarity.

The team also visits a centuries-old tree associated with the Red Army and samples Xikou beef. Revolutionary commanders He Long and Xiao Ke once held a pre-battle mobilization meeting at the site. The ancient tree, which survived a lightning strike, embodies the resilience of the local community, a quality echoed in the firm, chewy texture of Xikou beef. Together, the stories and flavors reveal the enduring spirit of the mountains.

Discovering the People Behind the Flavors

At Jixiang Rice Noodle Shop in Jishou, owner Wang Jixiang has been running her business for 35 years. The shop serves four varieties of rice noodles with a selection of toppings. Among them, rice noodles topped with stir-fried pork and fermented chili offer a distinctive combination of sour and spicy flavors characteristic of western Hunan.

The journey continues along the Wanrong River and across Xinnü Bridge, adorned with wish plaques, before reaching the creative home of the Miao folk band Miao Ren San Man.

The band members moved from their mountain village to town to support their children’s education and earn a living by running a business, but they never abandoned their musical aspirations. Performing their original song Calling to the Mountains in a Miao village, they express a longing to reach a mountaintop together and release their deepest frustrations through a collective shout.

In Fenghuang, restaurant owner Xiao Yang offers another example of how local culinary traditions are finding new audiences. After leaving military service, he worked as a tour guide and discovered that many visitors knew little about Fenghuang’s distinctive local cuisine.

He subsequently introduced Miao-style smoked pork trotters in sour soup, a specialty of the La’ershan area, to a wider market, making modest adjustments to suit broader tastes while preserving its traditional character.

Wang Han also shares the history of Miao sour soup, which he learned about when first tasting the dish. During the migrations of their ancestors, the Miao people often faced shortages of supplies, including salt. They fermented green vegetables and relied on sour flavors for seasoning. Over time, sour soup became a culinary reminder of those journeys.

Today, the distinctive fermented flavor continues to evolve as it is paired with an increasingly diverse range of ingredients. Rather than remaining unchanged, traditional recipes continue to thrive through new interpretations, connecting generations of people to the land and its history.

Connecting Local Journeys with the World

One distinctive feature of the fourth season is the introduction of a food-tasting panel at each destination, bringing together local residents, visitors from other regions and international guests.

After sampling the dishes, panel members vote to select the “Hunan Flavor Signature Dishes.”

Among the selected specialties are claypot rice with farm-raised Chinese giant salamander and Tujia-style Sangun Wawa from Zhangjiajie; Xikou beef and Lao Sizhong rice noodles from Cili; and Fangyuan rice noodles and smoked pork trotters in sour soup from Fenghuang.

This interactive format demonstrates how people from different cultural backgrounds can experience and interpret the same dish in their own ways.

The towering sandstone peaks of Zhangjiajie, the Loushui River in Cili, the Wanrong River in Jishou, and the Tuojiang River, Hongqiao Bridge and traditional stilt houses of Fenghuang together form the scenic landscape of the Greater Zhangjiajie International Tourism Area.

Meanwhile, rice noodles, cured meats, sour soup and distinctive local delicacies bring warmth, flavor and everyday life to these natural and cultural landscapes.

About Season 4 of Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound

Under the theme “A Season of World-Class Landscapes,” Season 4 of Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound focuses on the Greater Zhangjiajie International Tourism Area and adopts a two-episode format for each destination.

The first episode, focusing on rural and mountain flavors, takes viewers hiking, exploring lesser-known destinations and participating in local challenges while visiting ordinary households to discover traditional home-cooked dishes.

The second episode explores the culinary life of urban neighborhoods, visiting long-established restaurants, discovering local food traditions and featuring signature dishes prepared by experienced chefs.

Landscapes provide the setting, while local flavors bring the stories to life. By bringing together China’s distinctive natural scenery and authentic regional cuisine, Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound presents the Greater Zhangjiajie International Tourism Area to international audiences as a vibrant destination rich in culture, character and culinary heritage.

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PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2026 – At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Clifford Kang, Board Member and Vice President of SERES Group, announced that AITO plans to officially enter the European market in autumn 2027, marking another major step in its global development. With deep respect for Europe’s automotive heritage, AITO looks forward to collaborating and growing with partners around the world.

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In China, AITO has earned the trust of over 1.2 million customers. Globally, in Brand Finance’s Automobiles 100 2026 ranking, AITO ranked among the world’s top 10 luxury automotive brands and was the No.1 Chinese luxury automotive brand by brand value, making it the only Chinese automotive brand.

Driven by its philosophy of “Intelligence Redefining Luxury”, AITO is committed to bringing together traditional luxury and technological luxury to create an elevated intelligent mobility experience.

“AITO stands for ‘Adding Intelligence to Auto’. We believe a vehicle should be a mobile intelligent agent that understands you and responds to your needs. That is why we introduced our brand philosophy, Intelligence Redefining Luxury. It is our interpretation of what New Luxury means for AITO,” said Clifford Kang, Board Member and Vice President of SERES Group. “We come with deep respect for Europe’s automotive heritage. We come to collaborate and grow with partners around the world. And we come with our philosophy: Intelligence Redefining Luxury.”

As AITO strengthens its global presence, it looks forward to working with partners across the value chain to build a healthy automotive ecosystem, foster mutual growth and bring intelligent luxury mobility to more customers around the world.

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CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2026 – ISYUN, a leading professional Chinese trendy hair dyeing brand, officially announced today that renowned versatile artist and global icon Victoria has been appointed as its Global Brand Ambassador. Marking a milestone strategic move in the brand’s history, this partnership reflects a deep synergy between both parties’ commitment to professional excellence and modern fashion philosophy. The collaboration signifies ISYUN’s accelerated global expansion pace, bringing high-quality at-home hair dyeing and care solutions to the worldwide market, while delivering a brand-new, professional home-styling choice to beauty consumers across Southeast Asia.

For consumers across Southeast Asia and beyond, Victoria is widely recognized as an influential Asian artist boasting immense popularity and public affinity. Having debuted early in her career as the leader of the top-tier girl group f(x), she established a profound fan base and widespread public recognition throughout Southeast Asia, backed by her solid performance skills, refreshing yet sophisticated personal image, and distinct style identity. Throughout her career, Victoria has consistently approached her artistic endeavors with a rigorous and professional attitude, expanding her footprint into diverse fields including acting, music, and fashion. By continually pushing her own boundaries across Asia, she has cemented her status as a powerhouse of both substance and aesthetic style through her exceptional fashion expression and steady delivery of high-caliber work. Whether effortlessly pulling off sharp, sophisticated professional looks or interpreting dynamic, trendy styles, her daring spirit to break boundaries and pursue meticulous detail perfectly aligns with ISYUN’s brand DNA of “Professionalism, Fashion, and Texture,” while echoing the brand’s dedicated craftsmanship in the hair-coloring sector. As Global Brand Ambassador, Victoria will join hands with ISYUN to champion the brand philosophy of “One Step Closer to Hair Color Freedom,” enabling more consumers—including those in Southeast Asia—to experience the convenience and joy of salon-quality hair care at home.

A Decade of Professional Excellence and Omni-Channel Growth
Since its inception in 2013, ISYUN has consistently focused on addressing the core pain points of consumers’ at-home hair coloring experiences, deeply cultivating the niche sector of trendy hair dyes while dedicating itself to creating professional, cutting-edge hair-coloring products tailored to Asian skin tones. Over the past decade, the brand has maintained deep insights into the personalized hair color demands of diverse consumer groups, keeping pace with global beauty trends to continuously expand its trendy color matrix. Currently encompassing six major color families with over twenty distinct shades—ranging from versatile everyday brown tones to highly personalized trendy hues—the brand fully satisfies expression needs across varying scenarios and styles.

Driven by stable product quality and an exceptional user experience, ISYUN has earned widespread recognition and affection from millions of young consumers in the Chinese market. In terms of channel layout, the brand has built an integrated omni-channel sales network: its offline footprint has successfully entered over 10,000 mainstream trendy retail stores nationwide, covering core consumer touchpoints, while its online presence maintains a leading position within the hair-dye category across major e-commerce platforms, backed by sustained sales leadership and stellar user reputation. Furthermore, ISYUN serves as the exclusive official designated professional hair care brand for the China Fashion Week, a testament to its industry-wide product acclaim.

Get Victoria’s Look: Catching the Trend with the All-New “Oxygen Cool Brown”
In tandem with the global ambassador announcement, ISYUN is concurrently launching the exact hair color worn by Global Brand Ambassador Victoria: the “Oxygen Cool Brown.” Addressing the industry-wide pain point where traditional hair dyes cause damage during coloring, ISYUN’s product development has always centered on the core concept of “Hair Dyeing and Care in One.” Utilizing the brand’s proprietary essential oil special blending technology, plant-derived extracts such as argan oil, jojoba seed extract, and camellia seed oil are packaged in independent capsules, ready to be poured and mixed directly into the color cream during application. This delivers a simultaneous dyeing and conditioning experience that leaves hair smooth and lustrous post-application, effectively taming frizz and ameliorating post-dye dryness.

The newly introduced “Oxygen Cool Brown” shade—matching Victoria’s stunning hair look—is crafted precisely around the product’s superior color-rendering advantages. The translucent cool brown base blended with natural misty undertones flatters all skin tones while brightening overall complexion, seamlessly adapting to both daily commuting and leisure gatherings as a versatile, high-end, yet practical trendy color. Accompanied by an elegant floral fragrance, the product comprehensively optimizes the at-home coloring sensory experience, breaking public stereotypes regarding pungent chemical odors associated with hair dyes.

Tapping into the Booming Southeast Asian Beauty Market
In recent years, Southeast Asia’s beauty and personal care market has experienced continuous expansion, with the rise of younger consumer cohorts driving rapid growth in personalized cosmetic demands. Among these segments, at-home hair care products have emerged as a prominent growth driver in the Southeast Asian market, favored for their operational flexibility, high cost-performance ratio, and diverse stylistic expressions. Simultaneously, Southeast Asian consumers are raising their expectations for hair-dye formulations: demanding both precise color rendering optimized for Asian skin tones and integrated nourishing properties to minimize hair damage. ISYUN’s launch of its global ambassador strategy—exporting mature hair-dye and care portfolios to international markets—precisely meets the soaring demand for professional at-home hair solutions across Southeast Asia.

A senior spokesperson for ISYUN stated, “Signing Victoria as our Global Brand Ambassador marks a vital milestone in our journey toward broader international markets. Victoria’s professional attitude and fashion influence enable us to precisely connect with our core consumer demographic, infusing fresh, trendy vitality into the brand. Leveraging her cross-cultural influence across Southeast Asia, ISYUN will more efficiently engage local youth demographics and communicate our core professional ethos and product value.”

Looking Ahead: Expanding Global Horizons
Looking ahead, ISYUN will continue to collaborate with Global Brand Ambassador Victoria to uphold its brand DNA of “Professionalism, Fashion, and Texture,” continually sharpening its product competitiveness and color innovation. The brand remains committed to delivering diverse hair-coloring solutions that integrate trendiness with deep nourishment, bringing the founding vision of “One Step Closer to Hair Color Freedom” to life. As its global footprint steadily expands, ISYUN will continue monitoring the hair characteristics and aesthetic demands of consumers across different global regions, continuously optimizing its offerings to bring professional, convenient, and healthy at-home hair care experiences to more consumers worldwide, collectively exploring new frontiers in home hair-styling aesthetics.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2026 – The four-day Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) 2026 has successfully concluded at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. At this major industry event showcasing cutting-edge technologies from around the world, migo, an AI-powered robotic companion designed for emotional connection rather than productivity, emerged as one of the exhibition’s most talked-about products.

In previous years, the spotlight at the fair largely fell on computing power and technical specifications. This year, however, migo stood out among high-performance tech products with its distinctive approach to emotional companionship, becoming one of the event’s standout attractions. At its dedicated experience zone, migo drew visits from celebrities including Kingdom Yuen, Lam Tze-chung, and Chan Ka-kai. Rather than making promotional appearances, the stars were drawn to the product itself and came to experience it firsthand. Their visits made the migo booth one of the fair’s most popular photo spots, generating continued buzz across social media.

Even celebrities familiar with the latest technology could not resist stopping to interact with migo, with some saying they wanted to “take one home.” Their enthusiasm was no coincidence. Unlike conventional robots focused on functionality and efficiency, migo stands out for its remarkably lifelike presence. Visitors queued just for a chance to touch and interact with it. What captivated them was its warmth and sense of life. Rather than feeling like a cold machine, migo presents itself as a new family member capable of growing and responding with empathy.

While major AI companies at the exhibition competed on computing performance, migo offered a different answer: emotional companionship. Call its name, and it turns to look at you. Touch it, and it responds with expressions and movements. When you’re feeling down, it approaches to comfort you. More importantly, migo can recognize your voice, remember interactions, and gradually develop its own personality through everyday companionship. As meaningful emotional connections become increasingly valued, this kind of warm, responsive interaction is emerging as a new consumer demand.

The enthusiasm surrounding migo signals a broader shift: emotional value is becoming an increasingly important driver of technology consumption. As the companionship economy enters a period of rapid growth and embodied AI reaches a critical turning point, robots are evolving from productivity tools into potential members of the family.

Technology determines what a robot can do; experience determines whether consumers want it in their lives. Consumers are no longer simply purchasing hardware. They are seeking companionship that makes them feel understood and valued. This is the Apple-inspired product philosophy migo is exploring: putting technology in service of experience, bringing emotional intelligence into everyday interactions, and making robots a natural part of daily life.

In this emerging market, whoever succeeds in bringing robots into everyday life could define the next major consumer technology category. migo’s answer is to become part of the family.

Although the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) 2026 has come to a close, the growing interest in emotional companionship sparked by migo is only beginning. While traditional smart devices have primarily served functional purposes, AI-powered robotic companions like migo are evolving into potentially indispensable everyday partners. A new era of AI emotional companionship for everyone is beginning—and the “Apple moment” for embodied AI may already be here. migo is charting its own path toward that future.

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With chronic pain at midlife in focus this World Menopause Day, Singapore TCM clinic highlights joint and muscle discomfort as an often-overlooked midlife concern.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2026 – Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October 2026, the Singapore-based Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic Yi TCM is introducing its Women’s Wellness Starter Session to support women seeking to better understand physical and well-being changes experienced during midlife.

This year’s World Menopause Day theme, “Chronic Pain At Midlife”, draws attention to an issue that is particularly relevant in Singapore. Studies conducted by the Integrated Women’s Health Programme at the National University Hospital and NUS Medicine found joint and muscle discomfort to be among the most commonly reported menopausal symptoms among Singapore women.

Muscle and joint pain during the menopausal transition may be associated with hormonal changes, including declining oestrogen levels. As oestrogen receptors are also found in the joints, ligaments, and muscles, a drop in this hormone’s levels may be associated with changes in joint and muscle health and increased pain perception.

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Yi TCM

Yi TCM is a TCM clinic in Singapore where care is provided by TCMPB-registered bilingual physicians. Across the clinics in Raffles Place, Novena and Somerset, Yi TCM provides personalised TCM care for fertility, women’s and men’s health, pain management and general wellness.

MILAN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2026 – When Eastern car‑making heritage meets Italian‑infused lifestyle, a new China‑Europe mobility dialogue is set to unfold in Milan. On October 20, FAWCAR will host its new‑model launch event in Milan, Italy. Bringing a portfolio of five SUVs, FAWCAR officially enters the Italian market, drawing on seven decades of car‑making expertise to address diverse local mobility and lifestyle needs.

Five SUVs unveiled together, with product positioning covering multiple scenarios

More than a car unveiling, a brand experience journey

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2026 – Green SM and Elife, a global B2B super app enabler providing mobility and delivery solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop integrated travel and green mobility solutions for international travelers. The agreement marks another step in Green SM’s global expansion strategy and underscores its commitment to building partnerships with reputable partners to deliver high-quality experiences to users worldwide.

Under the MOU, the two parties will actively work to integrate Green SM’s mobility services into Elife’s global network, enabling Elife’s partners to offer Green SM services directly through their own platforms. This will allow users to conveniently book rides and access Green SM services through their preferred apps without switching between multiple platforms. The integration is planned for rollout across Southeast Asia, Europe and the US.

Through this partnership, Green SM will expand its access to Elife’s global customer network, particularly international travelers visiting Vietnam. Elife’s partner platforms collectively serve approximately 100 million monthly active users (MAU) worldwide. This presents an opportunity for Green SM to connect with a broader base of travelers and meet their demand for high-quality, reliable and seamless mobility experiences at their destinations.

In turn, partners across Elife’s network will be able to add Green SM’s electric mobility services to their offerings, enhancing the experience they deliver to users. Operating a fleet consisting entirely of VinFast electric vehicles, Green SM provides quiet, relaxing and zero-tailpipe-emission journeys. The comfortable interiors and smooth, quiet performance of electric vehicles help ensure a pleasant experience, even on longer trips.

Beyond service integration, Green SM and Elife will collaborate on promotional offers for international travelers and strengthen their communications efforts across online and offline channels. Through these initiatives, the two parties aim to increase brand awareness, bring their brands closer to customers and unlock further growth opportunities in international markets.

Ms. Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Director of Sales at GSM, said: “Our partnership with Elife marks another step in Green SM’s global expansion strategy, creating opportunities to strengthen ties with reputable partners and bring our brand closer to a broader international customer base. Through Elife’s global partner network, Green SM aims to expand its reach and make electric mobility more accessible and convenient, helping advance the adoption of green transportation in Vietnam and international markets.”

Mr. Dan Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Elife, said: “Our mission is to help our partners deliver trusted mobility services wherever their users travel. Integrating Green SM’s fully electric fleet into our global network will enable our partners to expand their range of high-quality green mobility options directly through their own platforms, while retaining their distinct brand identities. Through this collaboration, we aim to help elevate the travel experience for people around the world.”

The partnership comes amid strong growth in the global electric taxi market. According to Mordor Intelligence, the market is projected to grow from USD 29.54 billion in 2025 to USD 110.56 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6%. Notably, the airport transfer and tourism segment is forecast to grow even faster, with a CAGR of 27.6% over the same period.

Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM has developed a green mobility ecosystem across Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Denmark, the Netherlands and the US. As part of its international expansion, Green SM has completed approximately 850 million rides, covering nearly 6 billion kilometers and helping reduce more than 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by approximately 36 million trees.

The partnership between Green SM and Elife further strengthens the connection between international travel platforms and green mobility solutions, delivering more convenient and reliable travel experiences for people worldwide. The agreement also supports the broader adoption of electric mobility solutions, contributing to a greener and smarter future for the tourism and transportation sectors.

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About Green SM

GSM Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), founded by Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, is a pioneer in operating fully electric ride-hailing services across multiple platforms, using VinFast electric vehicles. Green SM is GSM’s global ride-hailing brand, operating across multiple markets with a commitment to delivering high-quality mobility experiences through its all-electric fleet, professional drivers and attentive service. Beyond providing zero-tailpipe-emission transportation, Green SM helps promote greener lifestyles and advance sustainable mobility.

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Recognition highlights SPEED’s commitment to advancing digital procurement through innovation, stronger governance and technology-driven solutions.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2026 – SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik), operated by CDC International Sdn Bhd (CDCi), has been recognised in the Innovative Tech Companies of the Year category at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards 2026, marking another milestone in the company’s efforts to advance digital procurement through technology-driven solutions.

The recognition reflects SPEED’s continued development as an integrated digital procurement ecosystem designed to help organisations modernise procurement processes, strengthen governance and improve operational efficiency.

At the centre of this achievement is SPEED, a digital procurement solution designed to modernise procurement practices by integrating advanced technology, streamlined workflows and data-driven capabilities to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability.

Beyond process automation, SPEED incorporates capabilities such as real-time analytics, electronic bidding and intelligent procurement tools to support informed decision-making, strengthen procurement oversight and improve supplier engagement. Through its centralised platform, SPEED integrates supplier management, sourcing, procurement administration and reporting, enabling organisations to streamline end-to-end procurement activities while enhancing visibility, compliance and governance.

She added that the award provides further encouragement for CDCi to continue strengthening SPEED’s capabilities, particularly in intelligent procurement, system integration and data-driven solutions. Beyond technological advancements, SPEED also supports wider supplier participation through structured onboarding and management processes, enabling businesses of different sizes to access procurement opportunities within a more transparent and inclusive environment.

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SPEED (Sistem Perolehan Elektronik Dinamik) is a governance-driven digital procurement platform designed to support the full procurement lifecycle within a secure and scalable environment. Deployed across statutory bodies and institutional organisations in Malaysia, it enables structured procurement execution, policy compliance and audit readiness, while connecting procuring entities to a nationwide supplier ecosystem. SPEED is developed, implemented and operated by CDC International Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian enterprise solutions provider specialising in system-led procurement governance.

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – In response to President Xi Jinping’s initiative to invite 100,000 young Americans to China over the next five years, a China-US youth exchange event was held from Oct 12 to 14 in Beijing, bringing together more than 200 students from both countries to engage in cross-cultural dialogues.

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