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The award-winning dance company is one of the premier collegiate dance ensembles in the United States, renowned for its elite performance and vibrant stage presence. It has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of standard ballroom and Latin dances, including the Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Cha-cha and Samba.

Audiences in India can look forward to an unforgettable evening of entertainment, featuring artistic moves with dazzling costumes. These appearances are part of the Company’s annual international tour, which seeks to foster cultural understanding and strengthen global friendships through the universal language of dance.

Last year, they had the privilege of performing for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida in Thailand; Her Royal Highness Preah Reach Botrey Samdech Norodom Arunrasmy in Cambodia; as well as other dignitaries and professionals in Vietnam, demonstrating their role as cultural ambassadors on the global stage.

“We feel deeply honored for the opportunity to travel to India and experience its remarkable culture and traditions firsthand,” said Curt Holman, the artistic director of the Company. “Ballroom dance has a unique ability to transcend language and culture, and through movement and music. Our students look forward not only to sharing their artistry, but also to learning from the people of India.”

Bengaluru:

• 9 June 2026
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• MLR Convention Center (4th Cross Road, Kaveri Nagar, Whitefield, Bengaluru, KA 560048)
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• Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost trade facilitation across businesses in ASEAN

• The partnership will empower MSMEs through training and tools to navigate digital, finance, and logistics challenges, while improving trade standards, sustainability, and cross-border processes=

MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 June 2026 – DHL Express and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) have formalized a strategic collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance trade facilitation, strengthen supply chain resilience, and empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the ASEAN member states. The initiative underscores a shared commitment to accelerate ASEAN’s economic integration and global competitiveness.

The partnership will focus on four key areas:

• Empowering MSMEs including women-led businesses with enhanced access to and effective participation in cross-border trade
• Strengthening supply chain resilience and promoting digital logistics adoption
• Advancing decarbonization practices in the region
• Harmonizing supply chain and digital trade standards through policy advocacy

These focus areas align with ASEAN’s broader ambition to enhance intra-regional and global trade connectivity. Equally, it highlights DHL’s GT20 initiative, which prioritizes the world’s 20 most significant markets; six of these are ASEAN member states. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work to reduce barriers to cross border commerce and improve customs processes and standards. ASEAN businesses – particularly MSMEs – will be able to gain a competitive edge in the global trade landscape.

“ASEAN’s strength will not be measured by the success of a few, but by the number of people we bring into the circle of growth and opportunity,” said ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chair Jose Ma. Concepcion III. “Advancing Prosperity for All” means building an ASEAN where businesses of all sizes can grow and innovate. Through stronger regional collaboration, and this partnership with DHL, we want to ensure that no one – especially MSMEs and the small entrepreneurs – is left behind.”

“Global trade has proven its resilience time and again, and ASEAN continues to stand out as a critical pillar of that growth. MSMEs are at the heart of ASEAN’s economies, and their ability to compete internationally will define the region’s next phase of development. DHL has been a constant in enabling cross-border trade – providing the infrastructure, expertise and reliability that businesses depend on. Our partnership with ASEAN-BAC and our GoTrade program show that we are doubling down on our commitment to MSMEs so that they can confidently scale beyond their home markets,” said Herbert Vongpusanachai, Senior Vice President for Commercial – Asia Pacific, DHL Express.

Asia remains a key anchor in global trade, according to the latest DHL Global Connectedness Report, with ASEAN also contributing significantly to trade flows. As a prominent manufacturing base that handled USD4.4 trillion (~EUR3.79 trillion) in merchandise trade, it is essential to ensure the region’s MSMEs receive the support they need to scale.

Under the MoU, DHL will provide expertise via its GoTrade program* and related MSME support initiatives. GoTrade training programs will be introduced region-wide to help MSMEs navigate complexities such as digital, finance and logistics when trading internationally. The DHL GoTrade program is a DHL strategic initiative that aims to unlock global trade opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Meanwhile, ASEAN-BAC Philippines, as chair for 2026, continues to champion MSMEs as a core priority embedded across its four strategic pillars: People (inclusivity), Planet (sustainability, Platform (innovation), and Productivity (competitiveness). Its flagship legacy project, the ASEAN mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network, launched during its last chairmanship in 2017, will be expanded into a digital platform to further scale mentorship, market access, innovation support, and regional opportunities for MSMEs across the region.

The collaboration will also reinforce the region’s strategic importance in global supply chains. By jointly developing research papers on ASEAN trade challenges faced by MSMEs, promoting digital trade processes, and engaging governments on aligned standards, DHL and ASEAN-BAC aim to further elevate ASEAN’s position in international trade networks.

The global DHL GoTrade Summit will also be held in Manila this year. Both ASEAN-BAC and the Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines are partners of the event, which convenes experts and policymakers to ideate and discuss ways to help MSMEs trade better across borders.

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Go Trade is DHL’s strategic initiative to unlock global trade opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By partnering and building an ecosystem with public and private sector stakeholders, and collaborating with international development and intergovernmental agencies, Go Trade addresses systemic barriers to SME participation in international markets and promotes sustainable trade growth worldwide.

The program leverages DHL’s unparalleled global network, logistics expertise, and market insights to connect SMEs with cross-border opportunities. Through Capacity Building and Trade Advocacy, Go Trade equips businesses with the skills, resources, and support needed to scale internationally and operate sustainably. This approach not only accelerates SME growth but also drives economic development in emerging markets, creating long-term value for stakeholders and contributing to resilient global supply chains.

Go Trade represents DHL’s commitment to inclusive trade and sustainable economic progress. For more information on Go Trade, click here: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/microsite/core/gotrade.html

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 389,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 82.9 billion euros in 2025. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

ABOUT THE ASEAN BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN‑BAC) is the region’s principal private sector advisory body, providing business insights and recommendations to ASEAN Leaders. It serves as the primary platform for the private sector to engage with policymakers, advocate for economic cooperation, and advance ASEAN’s integration agenda

汇聚人气餐饮与多元零售店铺　精彩旅程登机前体验

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年6月1日 – 香港国际机场二号客运大楼今日正式启用，汇聚多间人气餐饮品牌，从经典国际滋味及香港地道风味到特色饮品一应俱全，诚邀旅客于登机前细味香港滋味。精彩不止于此，全新客运大楼亦引入多间文创店铺及玩乐设施，打造多元而精彩的登机前体验。

二号客运大楼带来味蕾盛宴 与旅客分享香港与世界滋味

想把握离港前的最后机会，细味港式地道滋味，不妨前往「牛奶冰室」及「谭仔三哥米线」，品尝经典港式粉面与地道小食，道道熟悉滋味，尽载香港情怀，为旅程添上一份温度。当然少不了知名快餐品牌「快乐蜂」及「麦当劳」，更设机场限定打卡位，让旅客在享受便捷美食之余，留下难忘回忆。

旅程启程前，不妨来一杯香浓咖啡，让身心放松片刻。二号客运大楼汇聚本地烘焙品牌「生昌焙豆」、屡获殊荣的「Cupping Room Coffee Roasters」，以及日式风格的「Ufufu Cafe」，为旅客带来多元而细腻的咖啡体验。

二号客运大楼集合多款人气甜点与特色饮品，从「Joy Full House」港式甜品店、台湾疗愈系茶饮品牌「再睡5分钟」，到初创品牌「Blendbar」推出的水果沙冰机，为旅客带来清新舒爽的甜蜜享受，让登机前时光更添惬意。

其中，限定优惠及精选产品包括：

多元零售与崭新玩乐体验进驻 一站式满足旅客所需

除了多元餐饮选择，二号客运大楼同时引入多间本地特色设计及文创小店，包括「姜馆」及「施施施施施施百货」，让旅客在登机前感受香港多元创意与文化活力。另设「NOBLETIME TRAVELLER」售卖外游必备用品，机器人咖啡店「灵犀咖啡」、DIY 手机配件自动贩卖机「MONdiFY」以及「Scentation」自助香水站，为旅程增添贴心便利与个人化体验。

此外，「扭蛋駅」及「NGS Fun Station」亦为旅客打造全年无休、24小时开放的玩乐体验，提供多元娱乐设施与轻松愉快的休闲空间。 「扭蛋駅」主题及系列不断更新，汇聚人气 IP 及本地设计。大家更有机会扭到机场限定版人气珠颈斑鸠挂饰，「咕姑固」将会化身机长，陪伴大家展开旅程。

「NGS Fun Station」设有篮球机、气垫曲棍球及多款亲子游戏，动感十足，更引入全球人气 Stern Pinball，让玩家享受刺激竞技与挑战乐趣。

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匯聚人氣餐飲與多元零售店舖　精彩旅程登機前體驗

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年6月1日 – 香港國際機場二號客運大樓今日正式啟用，匯聚多間人氣餐飲品牌，從經典國際滋味及香港地道風味到特色飲品一應俱全，誠邀旅客於登機前細味香港滋味。精彩不止於此，全新客運大樓亦引入多間文創店舖及玩樂設施，打造多元而精彩的登機前體驗。

二號客運大樓帶來味蕾盛宴 與旅客分享香港與世界滋味

經典國際滋味及香港地道風味

想把握離港前的最後機會，細味港式地道滋味，不妨前往「牛奶冰室」及「譚仔三哥米線」，品嚐經典港式粉麵與地道小食，道道熟悉滋味，盡載香港情懷，為旅程添上一份溫度。當然少不了知名快餐品牌「快樂蜂」及「麥當勞」，更設機場限定打卡位，讓旅客在享受便捷美食之餘，留下難忘回憶。

精緻咖啡與潮流甜點體驗

旅程啟程前，不妨來一杯香濃咖啡，讓身心放鬆片刻。二號客運大樓匯聚本地烘焙品牌「生昌焙豆」、屢獲殊榮的「Cupping Room Coffee Roasters」，以及日式風格的「Ufufu Cafe」，為旅客帶來多元而細膩的咖啡體驗。

二號客運大樓集合多款人氣甜點與特色飲品，從「Joy Full House」港式甜品店、台灣療癒系茶飲品牌「再睡5分鐘」，到初創品牌「Blendbar」推出的水果沙冰機，為旅客帶來清新舒爽的甜蜜享受，讓登機前時光更添愜意。

其中，限定優惠及精選產品包括：

多元零售與嶄新玩樂體驗進駐 一站式滿足旅客所需

除了多元餐飲選擇，二號客運大樓同時引入多間本地特色設計及文創小店，包括「薑館」及「施施施施施施百貨」，讓旅客在登機前感受香港多元創意與文化活力。另設「NOBLETIME TRAVELLER」售賣外遊必備用品，機器人咖啡店「靈犀咖啡」、DIY 手機配件自動販賣機「MONdiFY」以及「Scentation」自助香水站，為旅程增添貼心便利與個人化體驗。

此外，「扭蛋駅」及「NGS Fun Station」亦為旅客打造全年無休、24小時開放的玩樂體驗，提供多元娛樂設施與輕鬆愉快的休閒空間。 「扭蛋駅」主題及系列不斷更新，匯聚人氣 IP 及本地設計。大家更有機會扭到機場限定版人氣珠頸斑鳩掛飾，「咕姑固」將會化身機長，陪伴大家展開旅程。

「NGS Fun Station」設有籃球機、氣墊曲棍球及多款親子遊戲，動感十足，更引入全球人氣 Stern Pinball，讓玩家享受刺激競技與挑戰樂趣。

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科大早前就醫學院院長一職進行全球招聘，李教授憑藉其卓越的學術領導能力、在醫學教育及生物醫學創新方面的傑出成就，以及從零建立醫學院的獨特經驗，獲選出任此重要職位。

李教授曾於2016年至2021年出任美國伊利諾伊大學厄巴納—香檳分校（UIUC）卡爾伊利諾伊醫學院（Carle Illinois College of Medicine）創院院長。該醫學院以工程與科技為核心，是全球首批以跨學科為基礎設計的創新醫學院之一。在其任內，李教授主導制定結合科技的醫學課程，參與創院師資招聘，並成功建立多個臨床與學術合作夥伴關係。首批畢業生在專業執業資格考試中更取得100%合格率，充分體現課程的卓越質素與嚴格標準。

李教授現為該醫學院榮休院長及榮休教授，以及史丹福大學醫學院放射學系兼任教授。他的學術生涯橫跨多所頂尖機構，包括史丹福大學、美國國家衛生研究院（NIH）、威爾康奈爾醫學院、維克森林醫學院及UIUC。他畢業於多倫多大學並取得榮譽醫學博士學位，並取得聖荷西州立大學工商管理碩士學位。

科大正積極籌建新醫學院，計劃開辦四年制第二學位內外全科醫學士課程（MBBS），並預計於2028/29學年迎來首批學生。李教授在課程設計方面的豐富經驗，尤其是培育兼具臨床能力與工程及科學背景的「醫學創新人才」的模式，將為科大建立具前瞻性和國際水平的醫學教育體系奠定穩固基礎。

李教授以促進跨學科合作見稱，多年來致力於推動放射學、生物工程、計算機科學及納米科技之間的合作，為科大打造融合科技與醫療的創新醫學教育模式奠定重要基礎。科大醫學院致力結合臨床醫學與工程、數據科學及前沿科技，推動創新醫療發展。李教授在跨學科整合方面的專長，與科大的發展方向高度契合。

除了在醫學教育領域的領導地位，李教授亦是卓越的生物醫學創新者。他為美國國家發明家學院院士，並獲頒大學放射學家協會金獎，亦為多個國際專業學會院士，包括美國放射學院、美國醫學生物工程學會，以及國際磁共振醫學學會。他持有20項於美國、澳洲及歐洲註冊的專利，並曾創辦以科研成果轉化為基礎的企業。

科大校董會主席沈向洋教授表示：「我衷心祝賀李競存教授出任醫學院創院院長。李教授卓越的專業知識與豐富經驗，對科大發展切合未來需要的創新醫學教育模式，發揮不可或缺的重要作用。成立一所全新的醫學院，是科大三十五載歷史中最為重大的使命之一。我們有信心，李教授將以傑出的領導才能帶領醫學院長足發展。校董會將全力支持，確保這項使命圓滿成功。」

科大校長葉玉如教授表示：「李競存教授集醫學院創院院長經驗，卓越學術成就，以及以科技驅動醫學教育的遠見於一身，實屬難得。他的領導才能對建立一所具國際競爭力、貼近本地需要，並能為香港及區內醫療發展作出貢獻的醫學院至關重要。我們衷心歡迎李教授加入科大，並期待他帶領他的團隊創建科大醫學院，培育新一代醫學人才，並推動醫療創新。我亦由衷感謝校董會副主席施熙德女士擔任遴選委員會的主席，以及霍泰輝教授、梁憲孫教授等其他成員，感謝他們在整個招聘過程中付出的努力與專業貢獻。」

科大醫學院創院院長李競存教授說：「我深感榮幸獲委任為科大醫學院的創院院長。回到我成長的地方——香港，在科大肩負起這個重要使命，同時有機會回饋這片孕育我的土地，對我而言具有深遠的意義。科大向來善於將宏大願景落實為具體成果。我期待在科大建立一所融合工程、數據科學與生物醫學創新的醫學院。我將運用自身經驗，並透過與本地及大灣區的合作夥伴緊密協作，攜手培育新一代能革新醫療、造福病人與社會的醫學創新人才。」

李教授於香港出生及成長，與本地學術及醫療界保持長期聯繫，對香港發展為國際醫學教育及創新樞紐具深厚承擔。未來，科大將全力支持李教授拓展與教學醫院、政府、業界及全球醫學界的合作，並進一步加強與大灣區及其他地區的聯繫。

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關於香港科技大學

香港科技大學（科大）（https://www.hkust.edu.hk/） 是國際知名的大學，致力推動創新教學、卓越研究及具影響力的知識轉移。科大著重為學生提供全面及跨學科的教學，於《2026年 QS 亞洲大學排名》中排行第六，《泰晤士高等教育全球年輕大學排名榜2024》中排行第三，並在《泰晤士高等教育大學影響力排名2025》中全球排第19、全港第一。有11個學科入選《2026年QS世界大學學科排名》全球50強；在《泰晤士高等教育世界大學學科排名2026》中，涵蓋人工智能及機器學習的「計算機科學」領域連續十年蟬聯全港第一。此外，科大在全球大學就業能力排名中，一直位處全球首30名以內，反映畢業生極具競爭力。在研究及創業創新方面，逾八成的科大研究，於香港的大學教育資助委員會最新的「2020研究評審工作」被評為「國際卓越」或「世界領先」水平。截至2026年5月，科大成員共創立了逾1,900間至今活躍的初創公司，當中包括11間獨角獸企業和22間成功退場的公司（上市集資或被併購）。

Following a rigorous global search, Prof. Li was selected for his exceptional track record in academic leadership, medical education, and biomedical innovation, as well as his unique experience in founding a new medical school.

Prof. Li previously served as Founding Dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) from 2016 to 2021—one of the world’s pioneering engineering-based medical schools. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in developing a technology-oriented curriculum, recruiting founding faculty, and building academic-clinical partnerships. Under his leadership, the College’s early graduating cohorts achieved a 100% pass rate in licensing examinations, reflecting the outstanding quality and rigorous standards of the programme.

An internationally distinguished physician-scientist and biomedical innovator, Prof. Li currently holds the titles of Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, as well as Adjunct Professor of Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. His career spans leading institutions including Stanford University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, Wake Forest School of Medicine, and UIUC. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (with Honours) from the University of Toronto and an MBA from San José State University.

Prof. Li’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment as HKUST advances its plans to establish a new School of Medicine. The School will offer a four-year graduate-entry MBBS programme, with its inaugural cohort expected to commence in the 2028/29 academic year.

His experience aligns closely with HKUST’s vision to develop a future-ready medical school that integrates clinical excellence with engineering, data science, and emerging technologies. His proven approach to training physician-innovators—combining strong clinical foundations with interdisciplinary expertise—will provide a robust foundation for the School’s development, while being adapted to HKUST’s unique strengths in science and technology.

Known for his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Li has consistently bridged fields such as radiology, bioengineering, computer science, and nanotechnology—an approach that will be instrumental in shaping HKUST’s innovative model of medical education.

Beyond medical education, Prof. Li is a highly accomplished innovator. He is a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors and has received the Gold Medal of the Association of University Radiologists. He is also a Fellow of several leading professional bodies, including the American College of Radiology, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, and the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. He holds 20 issued patents across the United States, Australia, and Europe, and has founded a company based on his translational research.

Prof. Harry SHUM, Chairman of HKUST Council, said, “I would like to extend my warmest welcome to Prof. Li on his appointment as our Founding Dean of the School of Medicine. His proven expertise and experience are invaluable to the University as we plan to develop a distinctive model of medical education for the future. We have full confidence in his exceptional leadership in spearheading our medical school, which is one of the most significant undertakings in HKUST’s 35‑year history. The Council is committed to giving its support to ensure the success of the School.”

Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST, said, “Prof. Li brings a rare combination of founding dean experience, academic excellence, and a forward-looking vision for technology-driven medical education. His leadership will be central to building a medical school that is globally competitive, locally relevant, and impactful for Hong Kong and the wider region. We warmly welcome Prof. Li to the University and look forward to his leadership in the establishment of the HKUST School of Medicine, as well as in shaping a new generation of medical professionals and advancing innovation in healthcare. I also extend our sincere appreciation to the Search Committee, chaired by Ms. Edith SHIH (Vice-Chairperson of the Council), and its members including Prof. FOK Tai-Fai and Prof. Raymond LIANG for their dedication and diligence in completing this important international recruitment process.”

Prof. King Li, Founding Dean of the School of Medicine, said,”I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the Founding Dean of HKUST’s new School of Medicine. Returning to Hong Kong—where my roots are—to take on this role at HKUST and having the chance to give back through the place I grew up, is deeply meaningful to me. HKUST has a remarkable track record of turning bold visions into reality, and I am excited to build a medical school that reimagines physician training through the integration of engineering, data science, and biomedical innovation. Drawing on my experience and working closely with our partners in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, I look forward to nurturing a new generation of physician-innovators who will transform healthcare for the benefit of patients and society.”

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Prof. Li brings with him a strong personal commitment to advancing Hong Kong as an international hub for medical education and innovation. He has long-standing ties with the local academic and medical communities.

The University community is expected to provide its full support to Prof. Li as he expands partnerships with teaching hospitals, the government, industry, and the global medical community, and further strengthens connections with the Greater Bay Area and other regions.
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university known for its innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 6th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, and 19th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2025. Eleven HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. In addition, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026, HKUST’s Computer Science discipline which encompasses areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, has been ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong for ten consecutive years. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of May 2026, HKUST members have founded over 1,900 active start-ups, including 11 Unicorns and 22 exits (IPO or M&A).

科大早前就医学院院长一职进行全球招聘，李教授凭借其卓越的学术领导能力、在医学教育及生物医学创新方面的杰出成就，以及从零建立医学院的独特经验，获选出任此重要职位。

李教授曾于2016年至2021年出任美国伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳—香槟分校（UIUC）卡尔伊利诺伊医学院（Carle Illinois College of Medicine）创院院长。该医学院以工程与科技为核心，是全球首批以跨学科为基础设计的创新医学院之一。在其任内，李教授主导制定结合科技的医学课程，参与创院师资招聘，并成功建立多个临床与学术合作伙伴关系。首批毕业生在专业执业资格考试中更取得100%合格率，充分体现课程的卓越质素与严格标准。

李教授现为该医学院荣休院长及荣休教授，以及史丹福大学医学院放射学系兼任教授。他的学术生涯横跨多所顶尖机构，包括史丹福大学、美国国家卫生研究院（NIH）、威尔康奈尔医学院、维克森林医学院及UIUC。他毕业于多伦多大学并取得荣誉医学博士学位，并取得圣荷西州立大学工商管理硕士学位。

科大正积极筹建新医学院，计划开办四年制第二学位内外全科医学士课程（MBBS），并预计于2028/29学年迎来首批学生。李教授在课程设计方面的丰富经验，尤其是培育兼具临床能力与工程及科学背景的「医学创新人才」的模式，将为科大建立具前瞻性和国际水平的医学教育体系奠定稳固基础。

李教授以促进跨学科合作见称，多年来致力于推动放射学、生物工程、计算机科学及纳米科技之间的合作，为科大打造融合科技与医疗的创新医学教育模式奠定重要基础。科大医学院致力结合临床医学与工程、数据科学及前沿科技，推动创新医疗发展。李教授在跨学科整合方面的专长，与科大的发展方向高度契合。

除了在医学教育领域的领导地位，李教授亦是卓越的生物医学创新者。他为美国国家发明家学院院士，并获颁大学放射学家协会金奖，亦为多个国际专业学会院士，包括美国放射学院、美国医学生物工程学会，以及国际磁共振医学学会。他持有20项于美国、澳洲及欧洲注册的专利，并曾创办以科研成果转化为基础的企业。

科大校董会主席沈向洋教授表示：「我衷心祝贺李竞存教授出任医学院创院院长。李教授卓越的专业知识与丰富经验，对科大发展切合未来需要的创新医学教育模式，发挥不可或缺的重要作用。成立一所全新的医学院，是科大三十五载历史中最为重大的使命之一。我们有信心，李教授将以杰出的领导才能带领医学院长足发展。校董会将全力支持，确保这项使命圆满成功。」

科大校长叶玉如教授表示：「李竞存教授集医学院创院院长经验，卓越学术成就，以及以科技驱动医学教育的远见于一身，实属难得。他的领导才能对建立一所具国际竞争力、贴近本地需要，并能为香港及区内医疗发展作出贡献的医学院至关重要。我们衷心欢迎李教授加入科大，并期待他带领他的团队创建科大医学院，培育新一代医学人才，并推动医疗创新。我亦由衷感谢校董会副主席施熙德女士担任遴选委员会的主席，以及霍泰辉教授、梁宪孙教授等其他成员，感谢他们在整个招聘过程中付出的努力与专业贡献。」

科大医学院创院院长李竞存教授说：「我深感荣幸获委任为科大医学院的创院院长。回到我成长的地方——香港，在科大肩负起这个重要使命，同时有机会回馈这片孕育我的土地，对我而言具有深远的意义。科大向来善于将宏大愿景落实为具体成果。我期待在科大建立一所融合工程、数据科学与生物医学创新的医学院。我将运用自身经验，并透过与本地及大湾区的合作伙伴紧密协作，携手培育新一代能革新医疗、造福病人与社会的医学创新人才。」

李教授于香港出生及成长，与本地学术及医疗界保持长期联系，对香港发展为国际医学教育及创新枢纽具深厚承担。未来，科大将全力支持李教授拓展与教学医院、政府、业界及全球医学界的合作，并进一步加强与大湾区及其他地区的联系。Hashtag: #HKUST

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香港科技大学（科大）（https://www.hkust.edu.hk/）是国际知名的大学，致力推动创新教学、卓越研究及具影响力的知识转移。 科大着重为学生提供全面及跨学科的教学，于《2026年 QS 亚洲大学排名》中排行第六，《泰晤士高等教育全球年轻大学排名榜2024》中排行第三，并在《泰晤士高等教育大学影响力排名2025》中全球排第19、全港第一。有11个学科入选《2026年QS世界大学学科排名》全球50强；此外，在《泰晤士高等教育世界大学学科排名2026》中，涵盖人工智能及机器学习的「计算机科学」领域连续十年蝉联全港第一。此外，科大在全球大学就业能力排名中，一直位处全球首30名以内，反映毕业生极具竞争力。在研究及创业创新方面，逾八成的科大研究，于香港的大学教育资助委员会最新的「2020研究评审工作」被评为「国际卓越」或「世界领先」水平。截至2026年5月，科大成员共创立了逾1,900间至今活跃的初创公司，当中包括11间独角兽企业和22间成功退场的公司（上市集资或被并购）。

At the center of VinDynamics’ showcases is Dyno, an intelligent humanoid robot designed to serve as a versatile assistant for modern living environments. Equipped with an advanced AI platform and a highly responsive environmental sensing system, Dyno is optimized for security and surveillance applications across urban areas, campuses, and integrated service complexes. The robot is also being developed as a household assistant capable of supporting a wide range of everyday tasks through its flexible arm span and dexterous object manipulation capabilities.

A key highlight at both ICRA 2026 and Computex 2026 is Dyno’s live demonstration as a robotic guide. The humanoid robot was previously piloted at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, one of Vietnam’s largest semi-wildlife conservation parks. Operating in a demanding outdoor environment, Dyno demonstrated natural communication abilities, multilingual narration, and flexible responses to visitors’ questions, delivering a distinctive and engaging guest experience.

The pilot program at Vinpearl Safari showcased Dyno’s adaptability in real-world service scenarios and highlighted the potential of humanoid robots across tourism, hospitality, and customer service applications. Its ability to operate reliably in real-world environments, handle dynamic situations, and interact directly with people represents an important step toward future commercial deployment of humanoid robotics.

At both events, VinDynamics is also presenting a comprehensive robotics technology ecosystem developed by its team of Vietnamese engineers. In addition to the fully-integrated Dyno humanoid robot, the company is showcasing two high-value core components: a specialized actuator system and a robotic hand with internationally-benchmarked dexterity. VinDynamics is also introducing a dedicated AI training dataset optimized for real-world application scenarios.

Mastering the entire humanoid robotics value chain, from hardware to software and from mechanical design to artificial intelligence, stands as clear evidence of the research and development capabilities of Vietnamese engineers. VinDynamics’ efforts also provide a strong foundation for its global expansion strategy and long-term technology partnerships with leading technology corporations, research institutions, and international enterprises in robotics and AI. These initiatives will gradually position humanoid robotics developed by Vietnamese engineers more deeply within the global technology value chain.

Mr. La Manh Hung, Chairman of VinDynamics, said: “The introduction of Dyno at ICRA 2026 and Computex 2026 is not only an important milestone for VinDynamics but also reflects the aspirations of Vietnamese engineers to contribute to one of today’s most advanced technology fields. With the belief that humanoid robots will play an increasingly important role in daily life, VinDynamics is focused on developing practical technologies with people at the center.”

Founded in September 2025, VinDynamics is Vingroup’s pioneering humanoid robotics company, with a vision to develop versatile, human-centric robots capable of seamlessly integrating into everyday life and scaling globally. As the global humanoid robotics market is projected to reach tens of trillions of dollars by 2050, driven by rapid advances in AI, sensors, and automation, VinDynamics’ presence at ICRA 2026 and Computex 2026 further reinforces the pioneering role of Vietnamese enterprises in one of the 21st century’s most strategic technology trends.

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VinDynamics is a technology company under Vingroup, dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced robotics and automation solutions, particularly in the field of humanoid robots. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, mechatronics, and motion control, VinDynamics aims to deliver intelligent, safe, and cost-effective robotic products that enhance productivity and improve quality of life.

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