BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – The Binzhou Aerospace Exploration Center will open on Sept. 25, offering an immersive destination that combines aerospace science, cultural tourism, education and leisure. Visitors can explore space through interactive experiences while learning about the development of human spaceflight and China’s achievements in aerospace.
Binzhou Aerospace Exploration Center
As a new hub for aerospace science and patriotic education in Binzhou, the center features a professional, systematic, and immersive aerospace science education system, making it a premier venue for youth study tours. Covering 9,456 square meters, with nearly 15,620 square meters of exhibition space, the center features a Visitor Service Center and five themed exhibition areas: Planet Paradise, Beyond the Dome, Interstellar Voyage, Touching the Stars and Mars Base.
Binzhou Aerospace Exploration Center
Designed for visitors of all ages, the center will provide aerospace science education, immersive experiences, family activities and study tours, adding a new destination for science and cultural tourism in Binzhou.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Vitals today announced the rollout of online consultations with licensed doctors in Thailand, adding telehealth to its diagnostics-led health and wellness platform. The service connects testing, AI-assisted interpretation, medical consultation and wellness products in one customer journey.
Vitals is run by its founder and chief executive, Charles Temple, a New Zealander with more than 18 years of operating experience across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. The company’s proposition is to start with a test, turn the results into a personalized picture of what an individual’s body needs, and then recommend what to do about it.
Customers begin with a non-invasive Comprehensive Wellness Test, which uses a small hair sample collected at home to screen more than 700 biomarkers covering nutritional status, metabolic function and broader systemic indicators. For a deeper clinical picture, Vitals Longevity blood programs measure up to 82 laboratory indicators. A licensed nurse comes to the customer’s home or office to draw the sample, which is processed by partner laboratories certified to ISO 15189 and by the Ministry of Public Health.
The results do not arrive as a spreadsheet of numbers. An AI analysis layer built into the Vitals platform, working alongside the laboratory and the company’s clinical team, translates them into a plain-language report and a personalized protocol covering what is deficient, what is out of range and what to prioritize.
The telehealth rollout adds online consultations with licensed doctors for customers who want their blood results interpreted or have a broader health question. Customers can speak to a physician from the same app that delivered the report. Data alone can leave people with more questions than answers; putting a doctor into the flow at the right moment takes the guesswork out.
Only at the end of that chain does the product come in. Vitals sells its own range of supplements, developed using its own formulations and manufactured by third-party producers in Thailand, alongside more than 100 global and local brands through its stores and online platform. Because the recommendation is grounded in the customer’s own results, the natural next step is to retest, adjust and continue.
“The attraction is not simply the growing market for vitamins and supplements. It is the broader business opportunity created when technology is applied to an established consumer behavior,” said Bruce Rockowitz, spokesperson for Vitals.
Vitals connects testing and wellness services in Thailand
Thailand already has much of the infrastructure needed for such a transition, including internationally recognized hospitals, accredited laboratories, a sophisticated private healthcare sector, a large tourism economy and a consumer base accustomed to spending on beauty and wellness. The same logic can extend into hospitality, food, beauty, travel and healthcare, where adding data, personalization and digital distribution can potentially turn traditionally service-based businesses into recurring consumer platforms. Vitals is also expanding into Singapore and Hong Kong, extending the model beyond Thailand.
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About Vitals
Vitals is a diagnostics-led health and wellness platform with physical stores and an online platform. It offers non-invasive hair-based wellness testing of more than 700 biomarkers, at-home blood testing with licensed nurse collection and certified laboratory analysis, AI-generated personalised reports and protocols, online consultations with licensed doctors, and a supplement marketplace combining its own third-party-tested range with more than 100 global and local brands.
BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – On Sept. 9, the Nine-Nine Yellow River · 2026 Tour of Binzhou International Cycling Race officially kicked off at the Yellow River Delta Trade Center Plaza in Binzhou. As Binzhou’s sole international-level major sporting event and the highest-tier professional road cycling race in Shandong Province, this UCI Class 1 one-day race brought together 18 top professional cycling teams from 30 countries and regions. Over 400 athletes gathered in Binzhou, speeding along the Yellow River Avenue and racing along the majestic banks of the Yellow River.
Riders surge from the starting line as the race gets underway along the Yellow River course.
Now in its fifth edition, the race has grown from a regional event into a UCI Class 1 one-day race and a featured sports tourism event in China. It has become an international platform for elite teams and riders to compete and gain experience.
Riders battle for position and make their moves on the course.
After fierce competition, the professional category champion claimed the Yellow Jersey, while the Green, Red and Polka Dot Jerseys went to the winners of the sprint, Greater China and climbing classifications, respectively. In the team classification, Li-Ning Star, Hengsheng-VONOA-Taishan Sports Continental Team and Phoenix Finiss-SCOM-Hengxiang Continental Team finished first, second and third.
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Three-phase roadmap prioritizes photonics, power semiconductors, and sensors to advance the “Made in Thailand” chip initiative, targeting over 230,000 new jobs.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Thailand has approved its first national strategy for the semiconductor and advanced electronics industry, establishing a long-term framework to build an integrated domestic ecosystem spanning chip research and design, front-end manufacturing, conventional and advanced assembly, packaging and testing, and high-value electronics applications.
Thailand Unveils First National Semiconductor Strategy
Approved on Thursday by the National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Board, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, the strategy targets about $80 billion in cumulative investment and about $150 billion in annual industry revenue by 2050. It also aims to create more than 230,000 new jobs under Thailand’s long-term “Made in Thailand” chip initiative.
“This is Thailand’s first comprehensive national framework for building semiconductor capabilities and moving the country into higher-value activities across the global supply chain,” said Mr. Ekniti. “It gives investors a clear view of our technology priorities, infrastructure commitments and workforce-development plan through 2050.”
The roadmap will be implemented in three phases. By 2030, Thailand will reinforce its established assembly and testing base, scale advanced packaging capabilities and lay the foundations for front-end wafer production. By 2040, it will seek more anchor investors in upstream activities, including chip design, wafer fabrication and advanced-technology manufacturing, to fill gaps in the supply chain. By 2050, Thailand aims to have a complete domestic supply chain. Thai companies are expected to grow into local champions that co-develop innovation and hold key positions in the chain.
The strategy identifies three priority technology platforms aligned with Thailand’s industrial strengths and global demand: photonics for artificial intelligence, data centers and high-speed communications; power semiconductors for electric vehicles, energy-storage systems and power grids; and sensors, building on Thailand’s micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) capabilities, for connected devices, automation, automotive, smart devices and medical applications.
Implementation will be supported through five coordinated mechanisms: tax incentives, grants and low-interest financing; high-skilled workforce development with industry and academic partners; upgraded research and chip-design infrastructure and partnerships between foreign and Thai companies; investment-ready infrastructure, including cluster sites, reliable water and electricity, clean energy and disaster-resilience systems; and regulatory reform and business facilitation for foreign investors and Thai suppliers including a broader market access through FTAs.
The board also approved a workforce program under the national strategy coordinated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation with universities, research institutes, industry and international partners. By 2030, the program aims to develop 86,600 people, including 84,900 highly skilled personnel and approximately 1,700 advanced researchers, through specialized curricula, industry placements, overseas training, and programs for faculty members, researchers and technical instructors.
The strategy builds on strong investment momentum. From 2023 through the first half of 2026, the BOI received investment-promotion applications for 879 semiconductor and advanced electronics projects worth about $27.2 billion (909 billion baht). The projects span chip production at various stages, printed circuit boards (PCBs), hard disk drives, AI servers, networking and power-management equipment, and electronic parts for vehicles and office equipment.
Infineon Technologies, the world’s largest maker of power semiconductors and automotive chips, will open its first Thai factory in Samut Prakan on Oct. 1. The facility will produce and package advanced power modules for electric vehicles, energy storage, clean energy and advanced electronics. Infineon also plans to establish an R&D center, develop joint curricula with Thai educational institutions and employ more than 5,000 people in Thailand at full operation.
Thailand’s expanding ecosystem also includes Foxsemicon Integrated Technology in semiconductor-equipment supply, Analog Devices in analog and mixed-signal chips, Zhen Ding Technology in printed circuit boards, Terahop in optical communications, and Malaysian Pacific Industries (MPI) in semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing.
“The ‘Made in Thailand’ chip initiative will bring together the country’s technology, infrastructure, investment and talent through a strong, coordinated and comprehensive national plan to turn this ambition into reality,” said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). “For semiconductor investors, specialized talent is as critical to site selection as infrastructure and incentives. The strategy is also designed to provide a dependable workforce pipeline for faster ramp-up and long-term expansion.”
Note: Investment, revenue and job figures are strategy targets. The U.S. dollar equivalent of 909 billion baht is based on an exchange rate of approximately 33.44 baht per dollar.
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Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
Established in 1966, the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) has continuously played an essential role for over 60 years in promoting value-adding investment for the country, from both foreign and Thai investors, to enhance national competitiveness and drive towards a new era of sustainable and balanced growth.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2026 – Food delivery is now firmly embedded in everyday life for nearly two in three Singaporean households (64%), but convenience alone is no longer enough. From choosing a restaurant to checking out and receiving an order, Singapore consumers expect meaningful choice, clear value, and an excellent experience – and they are counting on healthy market competition to protect all three.
However, following Deliveroo’s market exit in March 2026, a new consumer study by Blackbox Research reveals widespread apprehension that this three-way expectation is breaking down. With the sector effectively consolidated into a two-player market, consumers increasingly view platform surcharges, markups, and exclusivity arrangements as direct cost-of-living pressures.
Key findings from the study of 1,001 active delivery consumers include:
Fears of Rising Charges: 85% of consumers fear higher delivery charges, whilst 84% expect steeper menu prices and higher platform fees as a direct consequence of reduced competition.
Checkout Cart Abandonment: Over two-thirds of consumers (69%) have abandoned an order at checkout in the past three months due to surprising late fees.
A Narrowing Duopoly: Over nine in ten active users (92%) now default to either GrabFood (85% reach) or foodpanda (66% reach). Consequently, 57% of consumers believe their genuine choices have shrunk.
Demand for Open Menus: 83% of consumers think restaurants should be listed across multiple delivery platforms rather than locked into single-app arrangements.
Merchant Pressures: 72% believe fewer platforms leave local restaurants with higher commission costs or weaker commercial terms, which are ultimately passed back onto consumer checkout bills.
David Black, Founder & CEO of Blackbox Research, said: “Food delivery has become an essential weekly routine for most households, and Singaporeans have very clear expectations around what makes that worthwhile: meaningful choice, fair value, and reliable service. But there is genuine anxiety across the market. Everyday delivery users fear that without vigorous competition, they will be left to pick up the tab – whether in dollars and cents or through a deteriorating experience. When delivery apps feed the majority of households, platform pricing practices become a direct, everyday cost-of-living concern.”
The Final Tab: What It All Adds Up To Choice, value, and service are not separate expectations. All three rely on platforms continuing to compete actively for each order. If that competitive pressure weakens, consumers expect fewer options, higher costs, and poorer service – whilst local food businesses face an even tighter squeeze.
The full report, Hungry for Choice: Are Singapore’s consumers and food businesses paying the price of reduced competition in food delivery?, is available for download here.
About the Study & Methodology This study combined quantitative consumer polling with interviews with industry experts:
Quantitative Survey: Fielded online in July 2026 among 1,001 active food delivery consumers aged 18 and above in Singapore who ordered via an app within the preceding three months. The sample closely mirrors national demographics by age, gender, income, and ethnicity.
Expert Interviews: Conducted in August 2026 with five independent specialists across competition economics, platform operations, SME commerce, and public policy.
The full methodology and question index are publicly accessible here. Hashtag: #BlackboxResearch #consumerchoice #fooddelivery #fooddeliverysingapore
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Blackbox Research
Headquartered in Singapore, Blackbox is Southeast Asia’s leading decision intelligence provider, delivering decision science solutions and community-wide perspectives on contemporary challenges. As a provider of data insights, we work closely with businesses, governments, regulators, and non-profit organisations across the region. For more information, visit blackbox.com.sg
Bringing Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) Technology to Local Market, Targeting Aviation Maintenance, Electronics Manufacturing, and Medical Devices Launch Event Successfully Held at Hong Kong Productivity Council
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Markforged, a leading provider of industrial additive manufacturing solutions, today proudly announced the official appointment of Unotech Limited (“Unotech”) as its exclusive distributor in Hong Kong. Unotech will fully manage the sales, technical support, and application development for Markforged’s product portfolio in the region, delivering comprehensive end-to-end support for local industries. The official launch event was held at the Inno Network of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
The event kicked off with an opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by executives from both companies, followed by the first live demonstration of Markforged’s patented Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) technology. This breakthrough technology overcomes the material limitations of traditional 3D printing by precisely laying down continuous strands of carbon fiber, Kevlar, and high-strength, high-temperature fiberglass inside the part during printing. The resulting components match the strength and rigidity of machined aluminum, making them ready for quick use in manufacturing jigs, fixtures, robotic grippers, production tooling, and end-use functional parts.
Local manufacturing and engineering units face pressing dual challenges: compressed lead times and a growing share of high-mix, low-volume orders. Custom manufacturing tools—such as fixtures, assembly jigs, inspection gauges, and automated grippers—are the hardest hit. Markforged’s additive manufacturing platform effectively shifts production capabilities directly back to the facility floor. By enabling “print-on-demand” iterations right after design changes, it significant reduces traditional tooling lead times that usually stretch into weeks. For Hong Kong’s manufacturing environment, characterized by limited space, high labor costs, and tight delivery schedules, this digital solution significantly leverages operational and clinical efficiencies.
Leveraging Unotech’s robust industrial technology network in Hong Kong, Markforged’s advanced hardware and materials can be efficiently and reliably integrated across universities, research institutes, and manufacturing facilities. Backed by an in-house
team of application engineers, Unotech provides on-site installation, professional training, and tailored application development to help clients shorten supply chains, reduce inventory, and enhance production resilience.
Ivan Siu, Sales Director of Unotech Limited, stated: “We are deeply honored to partner with Markforged, a pioneer in industrial 3D printing. Combining Markforged’s technological dominance with our local footprint, we are confident in delivering highly cost-effective, reliable, and innovative manufacturing choices to Hong Kong. Our dedicated technical team will focus on mission-critical industries, including aviation maintenance, electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and precision engineering. These sectors demand superior part strength and rapid turnaround times, which perfectly match the capabilities of CFR technology. We will continue to strengthen our local engineering capabilities to drive the long-term growth of Hong Kong’s smart manufacturing ecosystem.”
Brian Chen, General Manager of Greater China and Vietnam at Markforged, added: “Hong Kong stands as a vital technology and trade hub within the Greater Bay Area, with a sophisticated customer base spanning multiple advanced manufacturing sectors. We chose Unotech as our exclusive partner because of their deep local technical expertise and comprehensive after-sales service network. An exclusive partnership concentrates accountability, ensuring our customers have a single, seamless point of contact for total peace of mind. Markforged will directly share our extensive repository of case studies and validated material data from the Greater China region with the Unotech team, empowering them to maximize operational efficiency for our medical, aviation, and precision engineering clients.”
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1. Markforged appointed Unotech as its exclusive distributor in Hong Kong, with executives from both companies hosting the opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
2. Brian Chen, General Manager of Greater China and Vietnam at Markforged said that the company chose Unotech as their exclusive partner because of Unotech’s deep local technical expertise and comprehensive after-sales service network.
3. Ivan Siu, Sales Director of Unotech Limited said they were deeply honored to partner with Markforged.
4.&5 First live demonstration of Markforged’s patented Continuous Fiber Reinforcement technology at the event.
6. Markforged and Unotech ‘s management pose for a group photo with industry representatives.
Hashtag: #Unotech
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About Markforged
Markforged is an industrial additive manufacturing company that enables manufacturers to create strong, end-use parts, fixtures, and spares right on the factory floor through its Digital Forge platform and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) technology. This approach shortens supply chains, reduces inventory, and enhances production resilience. Its product line includes industrial-grade composite and metal additive manufacturing systems, serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, and precision engineering.
About Unotech Limited
Unotech Limited is an industrial technology solution provider in Hong Kong. By introducing smart manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, Unotech delivers equipment supply, application development, and technical support services to local research, educational, and manufacturing institutions.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – As World Pharmacists Day approaches, AS Watson celebrates the contribution of more than 3,300 pharmacists and nearly 10,000 health professionals who help customers proactively manage their health and wellbeing every day through its network of over 1,770 pharmacies worldwide.
Driven by growing customer interest in preventive healthcare and self-care, AS Watson recorded 10% growth in global health sales over the past year, reflecting increasing demand for products and services that support overall wellbeing and healthier lifestyles.
Peter Macnab, International Commercial Director of AS Watson, said, “As healthcare continues to evolve from treatment to prevention, AS Watson is supporting customers with trusted professional advice, personalised and innovative O+O (Offline plus Online) healthcare solutions. We proudly recognise our pharmacists and healthcare professionals whose expertise and dedication make a meaningful difference to the health of customers and communities every day.”
AS Watson Unveils Global Health Research To better understand evolving customer health behaviours, AS Watson unveiled findings from its Global Health Research, conducted by WISE, its customer experience insights division, among over 11,000 respondents across 10 markets in Europe and Asia.
The survey found that health concerns(43%) are the main driver of health product adoption, with professional advice (41%) from healthcare experts remaining a key influence alongside recommendations from family and friends (32%).
Customers are increasingly adopting an offline and online approach to product research, combining online research(82%), health professional consultations (49%) and in-store product discovery(44%). When making purchase decisions, they consider a combination of price and promotion(56%), brand trust(48%), and product benefits(45%).
The findings highlight the increasingly important role pharmacists play in preventive healthcare, helping customers make informed health decisions through trusted professional advice and guidance.
Peter concluded, “The future of healthcare is increasingly preventive, personalised and accessible. By bringing together trusted expertise, personalised care and O+O innovation, AS Watson is building a healthcare ecosystem that helps people take charge of their health with confidence. Our ambition is to make preventive healthcare more accessible and relevant to every customer, helping create healthier lives and communities worldwide.”
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About AS Watson Group
Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world’s longest-standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.
In the fiscal year 2025, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$26 billion. The company’s technology-enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.
AS Watson Group supported over 180 charitable and non-profit organisations every year, dedicating over 40,000 hours of volunteer work to serve over 370,000 people in need in our operating markets.
AS Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has four core businesses – ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications in over 50 countries.
WISE stands for Watson Insights on Shoppers Experience. It is the research division of AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. By constantly having conversations with a panel that comprises of over 180 million members across 31 markets, WISE focuses on developing customer insights in beauty care, personal care, health and wellbeing to help better understand and meet the needs of today’s customers.
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – For global citizens, a vote for a city can be a vote for the kind of future they want to build. For Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, that future is one where urban life and nature are designed to thrive together, a pioneering model of urban growth that has earned the development recognition from New7Wonders as the first Official Participant worldwide in its “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign.
New7Wonders has recognized the project as the first Official Participant worldwide in its “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign.
Three Pillars of a Distinctive Candidate
The recognition highlights a vision of urban development that future generations can inherit and build upon. With expansive green spaces, nature-integrated landscapes and environmentally responsible solutions, Vinhomes Green Paradise is setting a new benchmark for communities that live in harmony with nature.
As the first project New7Wonders has recognized as an Official Participant, Vinhomes Green Paradise also underscores the international scale and ambition of a development conceived as a blueprint for 21st-century cities.
Under the New7Wonders evaluation framework, Vietnam’s representative stands out across three core pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart Cities and People-Centered Development.
On Environment & Nature, the project draws on a rare coastal setting: it fronts the sea in Can Gio and borders the 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Spanning 2,870 hectares with a building density of just 16%, the development devotes a substantial share of its land to greenery and water, anchored by the 800-hectare natural saltwater Lagoon Lake at the heart of the urban area.
On Smart Cities, Vinhomes Green Paradise integrates the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and artificial intelligence into urban management, operations and environmental monitoring, creating a modern, safe and well-run urban environment.
The third pillar, People-Centered Development, reflects the project’s philosophy of placing people at the heart of urban development. It takes shape in an integrated ecosystem of internationally oriented healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports and entertainment.
Future residents will have access to world-class healthcare through Vinmec’s collaboration with Cleveland Clinic of the United States; international-standard education through Vinschool and the U.K.’s Brighton College; premium senior living through Vin New Horizon; and a diverse range of cultural and leisure amenities, including the 7-hectare Blue Waves Theatre, two 18-hole golf courses designed by firms associated with Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones II, the 122-hectare seaside VinWonders complex and Cosmo Bay, an integrated dining, shopping and nightlife destination.
Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign, said Vinhomes Green Paradise fulfills the campaign’s key criteria and reflects the pioneering mission of a leading Asian corporation that is proactively delivering on its ESG commitments, and going beyond them, across many areas of its operations.
He described the award of the first Official Participant certification as a symbolic moment for the campaign as a whole, and an opportunity to witness an exceptional urban environment taking shape, where nature, people and technology are integrated and elevated in harmony.
From Global ESG Standards to Regenerating Forests
What sets Vinhomes Green Paradise apart at its core is a development strategy that reaches beyond conventional sustainability frameworks. Rather than stopping at compliance with global ESG standards, the project is pioneering an enhanced ESG++ framework built on five pillars: Environmental, Social, Governance, Regeneration and Climate Adaptation.
This green vision is embedded from the construction stage onward. One example is K-DPM, a technology that transforms soft soil and dredged sediment into durable fill material, helping reduce indirect emissions and pollution while curbing reliance on natural sand extraction.
Once operational, the urban system is designed for comprehensive decarbonization, with a target of sourcing 100% of its electricity from clean energy, including offshore wind farms located 20 kilometers off the coast, complemented by solar power and battery energy storage systems.
Internal mobility is also designed around a net-zero-emission model, combining electric cars, motorcycles, buses and bicycles with electric boats, alongside a high-speed rail connection linking the development directly to central Ho Chi Minh City.
Beyond environmental compliance, Vinhomes Green Paradise places strong emphasis on conserving and regenerating native ecosystems while supporting Ho Chi Minh City’s broader climate-adaptation strategy. A Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to support long-term research, restoration and climate-response initiatives, with a particular focus on regenerating the Can Gio mangrove forest and strengthening its role as a green shield for the entire urban development.
To meet these objectives, Vinhomes Green Paradise is pursuing BREEAM and ISO 37122 certifications, two internationally recognized frameworks for sustainable buildings and smart cities. Through these efforts, the project aims to become a global ESG++ reference point and a new benchmark for the next generation of coastal cities.
Nguyen Thu Hang, CEO of Vinhomes, said Environment & Nature, Smart Cities and People-Centered Development are not only key strengths of Vinhomes Green Paradise on its journey toward the “7 Wonders of Future Cities,” but also guiding principles for Vinhomes in creating a world-class urban landmark and a truly distinctive living environment for global citizens.
A Vote for Vinhomes Green Paradise, a Commitment to the Future of All Life
The vision embodied by Vinhomes Green Paradise reflects a broader shift in how the cities of tomorrow are being conceived. As urbanization accelerates and climate pressures mount, the future of cities will depend increasingly on their ability to coexist with, and regenerate, the natural systems that sustain life.
In this light, a vote for Vinhomes Green Paradise in the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign is more than support for a single urban development. It can be seen as a vote for a future in which people and nature thrive together, one that extends beyond humanity to the countless other forms of life that share the planet with us.
A report by the One Ocean Foundation’s Ocean Impact Initiative, Coastal Cities and the Ocean: Risks, Impacts, and the Path to Resilience, notes that approximately 70% of the world’s largest megacities lie within 60 kilometers of the coast and together generate nearly half of global GDP, while facing growing exposure to climate-related risks. The report also highlights the significant potential of coastal cities to lead climate action through sustainable planning, stronger governance and nature-based solutions, an approach reflected in Vinhomes Green Paradise’s strategy to conserve and regenerate the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem.
Recognition as the first Official Participant in the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign marks an important milestone for Vinhomes Green Paradise, highlighting its vision, capabilities and international ambition. On this foundation, the project is emerging as an Asian representative on a global journey to explore what the cities of the future can become. The global voting phase is scheduled to open on October 31, 2026.
For Vinhomes Green Paradise, the journey has already begun, guided by a vision of a future in which a city is not built apart from nature but as part of a living ecosystem, where people, technology and all forms of life can flourish together.
Singapore-founded healthtech company brings its Anzu clinical AI platform to Thailand, with further regional growth planned across Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Singapore-founded healthtech company AIGP Health is expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia, launching its Anzu clinical AI platform in Thailand through a strategic partnership with Borderless Healthcare Group (BHG) as part of its wider regional growth strategy.
The Thailand launch builds on AIGP Health’s presence in Singapore and Australia, bringing its current footprint to three markets. Through its regional growth, the company aims to bring its clinical AI technology to a wider range of physician-led care settings, including hospitals, clinics, wellness centres, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices and other healthcare environments where doctors and clinicians are involved in patient care.
AIGP Health’s regional expansion comes as healthcare providers increasingly explore how artificial intelligence can support clinicians beyond administrative tasks and clinical documentation. Its Anzu platform is designed to support clinicians across the patient journey by bringing together relevant patient information and clinical context to support more informed decision-making, while keeping clinicians firmly in control.
“Anzu addresses a complete new category, called Clinical Risk. Anzu tackles clinical risk, keeping the patient at the centre. What this means is that Anzu highlights drug-drug interactions, lays out differential diagnosis, trigger factors and more, which are personalised to each patient. Our USP is our deep clinical workflows built to be able to address these factors, therapy wise,” said Sheetal Nanwani Doshi, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of AIGP Health.
“This is personal for me, having been through the specialist merry-go-round only to get varied differential diagnosis – from a life threatening to a chronic case. Doctors do not lack information, they lack the structure to make the right decision within the consultation time.”
Anzu is designed to work alongside healthcare providers’ existing technology infrastructure. Through its plug-in and integration capabilities, the platform can connect with existing medical CRM and clinical management systems, allowing healthcare providers to incorporate Anzu into their current workflows without having to replace the systems they already use.
The platform builds on AIGP Health’s experience with more than 3,000 live patients across Singapore and Australia, with its entry into Thailand providing a new market to demonstrate how its technology can support clinicians and patients across different healthcare settings.
“Healthcare systems across Southeast Asia may be at different stages of digital transformation, but clinicians across the region face a common challenge: making important decisions within limited consultation time while navigating increasingly complex patient information,” said Dr Anindita Santosa, Co-Founder and CEO of AIGP Health.
“Our aim is not to replace clinical judgement, but to give doctors clearer access to the information and context they need to make more informed decisions. As we bring Anzu into more markets, we want to demonstrate how clinical AI can be adapted to different healthcare environments while keeping doctors and patients at the centre of care.”
Commenting on the partnership, Dr Wei Siang Yu, Founder and Chairman of BHG, said: “The future of healthcare will increasingly depend on how effectively technology can support doctors while maintaining the human connection at the heart of patient care. Through our partnership with AIGP Health, we are bringing together complementary technologies that can support clinicians with better access to patient information and clinical context. Thailand provides an important environment to demonstrate how these innovations can work together in real-world care settings, with the potential to support new models of healthcare across the region.”
In Thailand, AIGP Health has introduced its technology within the country’s healthcare and wellness ecosystem, beginning with a deployment at the Global Institute of Aesthetics (GIA), a longevity, wellness and aesthetic centre in Bangkok.
GIA serves as AIGP Health’s flagship launch site in Thailand, where clinicians have access to the company’s Anzu clinical AI platform to support consultations and patient care. The deployment brings AIGP Health’s technology into a real-world care environment spanning longevity, wellness and aesthetic medicine.
The Anzu platform includes Anzu Dr Assist, an in-consult clinical assistant designed to support clinicians during consultations, and Anzu Preclerk, which supports pre-consultation clerking and patient intake. Together, the tools are designed to help clinicians access and manage relevant patient information more efficiently throughout the consultation journey.
Through the partnership, AIGP Health’s clinical AI technology is being brought together with Borderless.ai’s healthcare technology ecosystem, providing a foundation to demonstrate how AI-assisted clinical care can be applied across different healthcare settings.
Thailand represents a strategic growth market for AIGP Health given the country’s established healthcare sector and position as a regional destination for wellness and medical tourism. Beyond its initial deployment at GIA, AIGP Health plans to build relationships with more clinics, hospitals and healthcare institutions as it expands its presence in the country.
Thailand isn’t just our next market — it’s proof that Anzu works in yet another market. Our thesis has always been that clinical AI only earns its place when it proves itself inside a live consultation, not a slide deck, and Borderless.ai gives us exactly that: distribution, an operating ecosystem, and the regulatory rigor this market demands,” said Sheetal Nanwani Doshi, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of AIGP Health.
We’re deliberately building market by market, not chasing headlines. We’re not building a product that sits on top of healthcare — we’re building the layer that helps clinicians see what they’d otherwise miss, so patients get the care they deserve. That’s the bar we hold every collaboration to as we scale from three markets to ten. If you’re a clinic, hospital or investor ready to bring Anzu into your practice or your portfolio, this is the moment to reach out — talk to our team at www.aigp.health.”
Building on its operations in Singapore and Australia and its latest launch in Thailand, AIGP Health is also exploring expansion opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as part of the next phase of its Southeast Asian growth. Hashtag: #AIGPHealth
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NEW YORK, US– Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – During the visit to the United States by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines exchanged signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Visa and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen cooperation in payments, travel, technology and data.
Mr. Le Truong Giang, Member of the BOD of Vietnam Airlines (second from right), and Robert B. Thomson, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Government Affairs at Visa Inc. (second from left), exchange the Memorandum of Understanding
The two agreements focus on building a more seamless ecosystem of services across the passenger journey, from booking and payment to earning rewards, accessing airport and inflight services, and enjoying experiences at destinations. The partnerships mark another step in Vietnam Airlines’ efforts to deepen the integration of aviation with financial services, tourism, data and artificial intelligence.
Le Truong Giang, Member of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, said: “Passengers today expect a seamless experience that extends well beyond the flight itself. Our partnerships with Visa and AWS bring together expertise in payments, technology and data, enabling Vietnam Airlines to develop more connected and personalized services while strengthening operational capabilities. These partnerships are an important step in our broader digital transformation and our ambition to deliver greater value to our customers.”
Taking Lotusmiles beyond aviation into travel and lifestyle
Under the agreement with Visa, Vietnam Airlines will explore opportunities to evolve Lotusmiles from a traditional frequent-flyer program into a broader loyalty platform spanning travel, lifestyle and an expanded partner ecosystem.
The partnership will include the development of co-branded cards for domestic and international markets, offering Lotusmiles members and frequent flyers enhanced benefits across airport services and lounges, priority check-in, dining, accommodation, shopping and travel.
The two companies will also explore digital payment solutions across commercial activities, agency networks and supply-chain operations, while supporting the promotion of Vietnam and key air routes in strategic markets. Together, these initiatives will broaden the value of Lotusmiles and create more opportunities for members to benefit from their everyday travel and lifestyle spending.
Dang Tuyet Dung, Visa Country Manager for Vietnam and Laos, said: “Visa looks forward to working with Vietnam Airlines to explore payment and service solutions that respond to the increasingly diverse needs of today’s customers. This collaboration also creates opportunities to bring together the strengths of aviation, payments and tourism in Vietnam and international markets.”
AWS to support Vietnam Airlines in digital transformation and AI
Vietnam Airlines is partnering with AWS, one of the world’s leading cloud service providers, to accelerate its transformation into a digital airline, with cooperation spanning artificial intelligence, digital transformation and inflight connectivity.
A key focus will be AI and generative AI, with the two companies exploring applications across passenger services, commercial activities, flight operations, aircraft maintenance, corporate management and data analytics, as well as opportunities to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
The digital transformation agenda will focus on cloud computing, enterprise data platforms, IT modernisation and cybersecurity, alongside the development of inflight connectivity and digital cabin services. The partnership will also explore digital solutions to support flight crews and enhance operational capabilities both in the air and on the ground, while meeting passengers’ growing expectations for seamless connectivity.
Tedd Evers, Global Partner Leader, Travel and Hospitality, said: “Our collaboration with Vietnam Airlines aims to accelerate digital transformation, personalize the passenger experience, and enhance service excellence, supporting the airline’s ambition to become a 5-star carrier. AWS will bring its capabilities in cloud computing, advanced artificial intelligence, and data analytics, together with extensive experience working with leading airlines worldwide, to support Vietnam Airlines across three key dimensions: people, culture, and technology.”
The agreements with Visa and AWS support Vietnam Airlines’ strategy of strengthening international partnerships and expanding its digital capabilities and customer offerings in response to evolving passenger needs. With an extensive global network and the Lotusmiles loyalty program, the airline is well positioned to build a more connected ecosystem of services and benefits.
As Vietnam’s national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines is evolving beyond traditional air transportation to create an integrated ecosystem connecting the ground, the air and destinations, while deepening the integration of aviation with tourism, finance, data and technology.
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