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  • Embracing an Intelligent Future: UnionPay Showcases AI Innovation at WAIC 2026

    Release of Phased Achievements of the National Pilot Base for AI Application (Financial Sector) Held Alongside the Conference

    SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – On 17 July, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) officially opened in Shanghai. UnionPay unveiled three proprietary AI technologies developed for the financial sector at the Shanghai exhibition area: financial transaction time-series foundation model, the Agentic Payment Open Protocol (APOP) framework, and a privacy-preserving large language model inference solution. As the AI era unfolds, the showcase highlights UnionPay’s continued commitment to accelerating the adoption of digital and intelligent technologies.

    On 18 July, UnionPay hosted the Release of Phased Achievements of the National Pilot Base for AI Application (Financial Sector) at the UnionPay Center alongside WAIC 2026. The event brought together more than 100 representatives from commercial banks, Chinese and international partners, leading technology companies, academia, and research institutions. During the event, UnionPay released its “1+6+N” AI achievements framework, announced a series of industry partnerships, and launched a joint initiative calling for greater collaboration on the development and governance of the financial industry. These achievements demonstrate the progress of the National AI Application Pilot Base in building an open innovation platform that accelerates AI adoption across the industry.

    Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech. He noted that AI is rapidly reshaping the financial industry. Since the National AI Application Pilot Base was launched in 2025, it has delivered a number of meaningful outcomes through close collaboration across the industry. Mr. Dong elaborated on the vision for the development of the base from through three dimensions: sharing, collaborative governance, and mutual benefits. First, by pooling computing resources, data and models on a centralized public platform, the base helps address industry challenges such as the high cost of computing resources and data silos. This lowers barriers to AI adoption across the financial sector. Second, the base has strengthened AI security by building robust safeguards for large language models and applying AI to enhance transaction risk management and cybersecurity. Such efforts are made to support a safer and more resilient financial ecosystem. Third, the base is accelerating the AI adoption across real-world use cases. It has incubated a range of commercial AI solutions spanning agentic payments, credit risk management, consumption promotion and merchant digital transformation, turning technological innovation into tangible business value. Looking ahead, the future of AI + Finance holds enormous potential. UnionPay looks forward to working with partners across industries to build an open, shared, and well-governed financial AI ecosystem that supports the development of new productive forces through technological innovation.

    A highlight of the event was the official launch of UnionPay’s “1+6+N” AI achievements framework.

    The “1” represents a unified portal—the National AI Application Pilot Base. Built on a “One Portal, Six Centers” structure, it integrates six specialized centers covering models, datasets, applications, talent development, supply-demand matching, and financial services. Together, the platform currently hosts 11 models, 14 datasets, 59 demonstration applications, and 61 service offerings, bringing together 145 core resources in total.

    The “6” refers to six independent and controllable capabilities, including computing resources scheduling through a trusted intelligent computing sharing platform, high-quality financial datasets, finance-specific foundation models, AI-powered financial security services, financial AI standards, and a pilot testing sandbox that supports model training and evaluation. Together, these six capabilities form the base’s shared technology foundation, providing ecosystem partners with the core technical infrastructure.

    The “N” represents a portfolio of benchmark use cases, standardized AI solutions, and demonstration applications built on this technology foundation. These applications span five key areas—intelligent payments, inclusive finance, consumption growth, risk management and compliance, and operational excellence—building a multi-tier product portfolio serving consumers, merchants, local governments and financial institutions. This accelerates the application of AI capabilities across diverse use cases.

    Together, the “1+6+N” framework of the base connects computing power, data, models, and use cases and forms an end-to-end value chain. By addressing common industry challenges—including limited computing resources, data silos and the high cost of AI deployment—it delivers standardized and widely accessible AI capabilities, providing the financial industry with reusable, highly secure and one-stop AI solutions for intelligent transformation. This also reflects UnionPay’s commitment not only to driving its own business growth, but also to enabling the industry through foundational capabilities and reinforcing financial infrastructure for the AI era.

    These achievements have already been made available to industry partners and are beginning to create value. For banks, acquirers and other financial institutions, UnionPay’s shared infrastructure enables rapid access to mature financial AI capabilities without the need to build systems from scratch, significantly reducing both technical barriers and implementation costs. For merchants, UnionPay offers AI-powered marketing, digital analytics and intelligent risk management tools to support smarter operations, improve customer engagement and enhance operational efficiency, enabling even small and medium-sized businesses to benefit from AI innovation. For technology companies and other ecosystem partners, the base enables partners to rapidly adapt AI products for financial applications and complete compliance validation, accelerating the commercialization of technological innovations.

    The event also featured six rounds of partnership signing ceremonies, covering areas including AI-themed card, cross-border agentic payment ecosystem development, AI-powered operational empowerment for merchants, joint commercialization of pilot base innovations, and broader ecosystem collaboration across the financial industry chain.

    Following the signing ceremonies, UnionPay released the Initiative on the Collaborative Development and Governance of AI Applications in Financial Services, with representatives from participating organizations joining the stage to witness its launch. Building on the “1+6+N” framework, the initiative calls on industry stakeholders to collaborate in four areas: First, advancing trusted AI systems that serve the real economy by establishing governance mechanisms for traceable and explainable algorithms while safeguarding data privacy and security; Second, strengthening collaboration among industry, academia, research institutions and users, leveraging the base to jointly advance core technologies and develop independent and secure financial AI infrastructure; Third, promoting openness and inclusiveness by sharing mature AI models, testing services and implementation solutions to reduce the cost of intelligent transformation, particularly for SMEs; Fourth, improving lifecycle governance through tiered risk management, enhanced compliance standards and coordinated risk prevention. The initiative calls on all industry stakeholders to work together by jointly strengthening the foundation, unlocking greater value through shared capabilities, and reinforcing collaborative governance, with the goal of advancing the sound development of AI in the financial sector and driving digital finance through technological innovation.

    Hashtag: #UnionPay

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  • Prudential launches indexed universal life plan to meet demand for flexible legacy planning solutions

    Prudential launches indexed universal life plan to meet demand for flexible legacy planning solutions

    PRUApex Legacy Index II gives affluent and high-net-worth individuals greater flexibility to build, protect and transfer wealth to the next generation with premium allocation across multiple indices including a gold-equity index; it offers flexible payout options and choice of premium terms

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has launched PRUApex Legacy Index II, an indexed universal life plan (IUL) designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers seeking more options to grow and preserve their legacy and structure wealth transfer for the next generation.

    Customers can customise how their legacy grows and is passed on, with multiple index allocations, death benefit payout structures, and premium terms. They are also supported by an additional crediting rate of 0.25% p.a. for indices with uncapped returns[1] (i.e. volatility-controlled indices), and a one-time bonus crediting rate of up to 6.50%[2] on total account value after the end of premium term for a fully paid policy on multipay premium payment term.

    Ms Toni Fung, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Prudential Singapore, said: “Affluent and high-net-worth individuals are increasingly looking for legacy planning solutions that will evolve with their changing life priorities, giving them greater certainty, control and confidence over how their legacy is passed on to the next generation. Today, when they want to make any changes, it means having to purchase new policies or restructure existing portfolios. PRUApex Legacy Index II addresses this need for flexibility, allowing customers to build a resilient legacy through diversified growth potential across multiple indices. It also helps to future-proof their plans with flexible death benefit payout structures.”

    Diversified growth potential across markets and asset classes
    PRUApex Legacy Index II allows customers to diversify and allocate premiums across a mix of indices, offering broader market exposure across the United States (US), Europe, and emerging markets (e.g. China, South Korea and Brazil), as well as a gold-equity index. They have access to indices with both capped and uncapped returns (i.e. volatility-controlled indices that have no cap on potential gains[1]) that meet their legacy planning needs, and the flexibility to balance stability and growth potential based on their risk appetite.

    Ms Fung added: “We were the first insurer in Singapore to introduce a volatility-controlled index (i.e. index with uncapped returns[1]) in an indexed universal life plan two years ago. With PRUApex Legacy Index II, we are expanding the range of index options available to customers, giving them more ways to grow and protect their legacy through familiar indices with capped returns, such as the S&P 500, and indices that provide higher stability through their volatility-controlled design while offering uncapped return[1] potential.”

    Customers who prefer a standard market index can opt for indices such as the S&P 500[3][8], MSCI Emerging Markets[3][8], and EURO STOXX 50[3][8]. If they are looking for indices with uncapped returns[1] that provide a stable, pre-determined level of risk, they can choose from volatility-controlled indices including the S&P 500 FC[4][8], UBS MASTR[5][8], Barclays Shiller Allocator[6][8] and MSCI World Golden Compass[7][8].

    Future-proofing legacy planning with flexible design
    PRUApex Legacy Index II gives policyholders more flexibility over how death benefits are paid out. Instead of receiving the full amount as a single lump sum, beneficiaries can receive payouts in one lump sum, or in yearly instalments of 2 to 10 years to provide continued support for their loved ones.

    Customers can choose from single-premium and multipay options for up to 20 years. This gives them more choices based on their liquidity needs, legacy planning priorities, and preferred pace of premium commitment.

    For the Fixed Account, there is a first-year Crediting Rate of 4.20% p.a. & Guaranteed Minimum Crediting Rate of 2.00% p.a.

    Affluent and high-net-worth customers can kickstart their legacy planning with PRUApex Legacy Index II with a sum assured as low as US$500,000.

    For more information on PRUApex Legacy Index II, please visit: https://www.prudential.com.sg/products/legacy-planning/pruapex-legacy-index-ii

    [1] Subject to prevailing Participation Rate. Please refer to Product Summary for details.
    [2] The one-time Bonus Crediting Rate amount is based on the policy’s multipay premium term.
    [3] Subject to a Cap Rate of 9.0%, 10.5% and 11.0% for S&P 500 Index, Euro Stoxx 50 Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index respectively which are not guaranteed. Guaranteed Minimum Cap Rate of 3.0% applies.
    [4] Refers to the S&P 500 FC TCA 0.50% Decrement Index (USD) ER. Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 40% applies.
    [5] Refers to the UBS Multi Asset Strategy Tactical Rotation Index. Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 70% applies
    [6] Refers to the Shiller Barclays CAPE® Allocator 6 Dynamic Risk Control Index Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 65% applies.
    [7] Refers to the MSCI World Titans Golden Compass Select Index. Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 35% applies
    [8] Cap Rate, Participation Rate, Guaranteed Minimum Cap Rate and Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate are subject to change.

    Hashtag: #PrudentialSingapore #Prudential #PRUApexLegacyIndexII #Product #Insurance #LegacyPlanning #Affluent #HNW




    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)

    Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life and health insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 95 years. As at 31 December 2025, it has S$66.3 billion funds under management. The company has an AA Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s and delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of 5,400 financial representatives.

  • 矩陣超智 MATRIX-3 亮相 WAIC 2026，發布 WAVE 物理世界基座模型升級成果並啟動全球合作夥伴計畫

    上海，中國 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月20日 – 2026 世界人工智慧大會（WAIC 2026）於 7 月 17 日至 20 日在上海舉辦，大會以「智能夥伴，共創未來」為主題，涵蓋世博、張江、西岸三大展區。聚焦通用人形機器人與物理世界人工智慧（Physical AI）的科技創新企業矩陣超智（Matrix Robotics）正式亮相本次展會，派出四台第三代通用人形機器人 MATRIX-3，展示自主研發 WAVE 物理世界基座模型的核心能力、全棧技術體系及多場景落地成果，全面展現中國自主研發物理 AI 與人形機器人的通用化及可規模化商用實力。

    本屆 WAIC 展會期間，矩陣超智突破業界靜態展示慣例，搭建四大實景演示區域。四台硬體同源的 MATRIX-3 依託統一的通用物理 AI 底座，可靈活切換多元且複雜的任務，直觀印證通用物理 AI 低成本、高適配、可快速遷移的核心商業價值。現場持續進行全維度實機演示，同步發布 WAVE 模型最新技術升級，並對外披露 RAAS 生態合作夥伴計畫最新進展，同時正式啟動面向區域市場拓展的 MATRIX 全球合作夥伴招募計畫，全方位呈現企業在技術迭代、商業化落地與全球生態布局方面的成果。

    WAVE 物理世界基座模型先行，構築人形機器人通用 AI 核心底座

    有別於以傳統網路文字訓練為主的語言大模型，矩陣超智自主研發的 WAVE 物理世界基座模型，專為實體機器人適配真實物理場景打造，是 MATRIX-3 實現各類智慧作業與擬人互動的核心「大腦」。該模型基於海量真實世界與仿真互動數據訓練，深度掌握物理運行規律，可精準適配現實中複雜的作業場景，徹底擺脫傳統機器人依賴固定腳本、受限於單一場景的痛點。

    在核心架構上，WAVE 採用獨創的「大腦—小腦」協同體系：WAVE 模型作為「大腦」，負責全局場景理解、邏輯判斷、任務規劃與泛化操作；通用運動控制模型作為「小腦」，生成自然流暢的全身運動，最終實現機器人「想得明白、動得自然」的擬人化智慧表現。

    依託企業完全自主研發、自主建置的訓練基礎設施與全流程數據工具鏈，矩陣超智可自主完成模型迭代、數據採集、標註治理等全鏈路工作。透過真機規模化部署持續回流真實場景數據，形成「數據越多、模型越強、場景適配越廣」的技術複利飛輪，持續提升模型跨場景泛化能力，為機器人多場景落地提供核心智慧支撐。

    全場景實景演示落地，驗證通用 AI 商業化落地能力

    憑藉 WAVE 物理世界基座模型的強大賦能，MATRIX-3 在展會現場完成多組標準化實景作業演示，涵蓋商業服務、人文互動、精細作業、人形運動四大核心場景，充分驗證通用物理 AI 技術在商用服務、生活輔助、文旅科普、公共服務等領域的成熟落地價值。

    1. 實景消費服務：AI 咖啡師全流程自主作業
    展會設立實景咖啡服務體驗區，MATRIX-3 可化身 AI 咖啡師提供服務。憑藉多模態感知與精準力控能力，機器人可自主操作咖啡機按鍵、取杯、承接飲品，作業流程穩定連貫，真實還原商用接待服務場景，驗證其在門店服務、展會接待、商業服務場景中的落地可行性。

    2. 共情人文互動：打造有溫度的擬人化智慧體驗
    矩陣超智同步展示柔性擬人化人機互動能力。依託視覺識別與深度語音語義理解技術，MATRIX-3 可脫離固定腳本實現自然互動，可完成音樂手指舞、觀眾猜拳互動、仿生握手、全天候語音問答等多元化互動內容，具備差異化情緒應答能力，實現更具溫度的人機協同體驗，適配科普展示、公共服務、文旅互動等場景需求。

    3. 生活化精細作業：多品類物料泛化處理能力拉滿
    在生活化精細作業演示環節，MATRIX-3 展示多品類、跨形態物料處理能力，可自主完成水果與瓶裝水抓取、物品遞送等複合任務。機器人可自適應不同尺寸、重量、材質的物體，體現通用物理 AI 的泛化作業能力，可廣泛適配家政輔助、零售分揀、倉儲輔助等細分場景。

    4. 人形步態智慧互動：還原自然類人運動形態
    現場步態展示區域集中呈現 MATRIX-3 的人形運動能力。機器人行走姿態協調、動作自然穩定，可在展會人流環境中自主識別觀眾、主動駐足，並完成標準化品牌與產品介紹，全面展示整機運動控制性能與即時人機互動能力。

    MATRIX-3 人形機器人本體優勢，夯實產業化落地載體

    作為矩陣超智面向真實商用場景打造的第三代通用人形機器人，MATRIX-3 圍繞「安全、靈巧、通用」三大核心理念研發，硬體本體深度適配人類生活與工作場景，是通用物理 AI 技術落地的核心載體。產品身高 1.70 米、體重 65 公斤，貼合成年人體型，可無縫適配各類為人設計的空間與工位。

    在核心性能方面，MATRIX-3 搭載 27 自由度繩驅靈巧手，復刻人手解剖結構，具備輕量、高速、高精度特性，可熟練使用人類標準工具、操作精密器件與柔性織物；配備 3D 編織仿生安全皮膚與全身分布式觸覺感測，指尖感知精度低至 0.1 牛，實現近距離安全人機共處；依託自主研發的一體化線性關節控制演算法與通用運動控制模型，實現趨近人類的自然步態與全身協調動作。同時，機器人支援單次連續 4 小時穩定作業，完全適配真實商業作業節奏。

    在商業化普惠層面，MATRIX-3 單台定價 58 萬元起，企業依託規模化智造體系持續降低生產成本，推動人形機器人從高端示範場景，逐步走向千行百業與家庭普及應用。

    全棧垂直整合體系，驅動規模化產業落地與生態共建

    矩陣超智是業界垂直整合程度最高的企業之一，從數據到部署共九層技術棧全部自主研發、自主建置，形成不可複製的技術與產業複利效應，為產品規模化落地提供堅實支撐。企業自建全鏈路數據引擎與工具鏈，自主搭建模型訓練底座，自主研發核心零部件，打造端到端智造體系，實現技術研發與量產落地閉環。

    產業化布局方面，矩陣超智上海張江 MFH 智造基地已實現自主端到端生產，2026 年規劃產能 5000 台，2027 年目標產能 10000 台。截至目前，公司機器人累計訂單約 1000 台，涵蓋連鎖餐飲、酒店服務、科研文娛等多元場景，2026 年年中已啟動首批合作夥伴試點部署，為產品從示範驗證邁向規模化應用奠定基礎。同時，企業持續推進 RAAS 機器人即服務生態合作夥伴計畫，開放行業生態接口，攜手合作夥伴共建具身智慧產業生態。

    技術持續迭代，拓寬中國人形機器人應用邊界

    本次 WAIC 2026 多維度實景演示，是矩陣超智通用物理 AI 技術與產業化能力的集中印證。公司始終以真實場景需求為核心導向，持續迭代 WAVE 模型智慧能力、機器人精細操作、長時序穩定作業、擬人化互動等核心技術，持續拓寬人形機器人應用邊界，技術方案可廣泛適配峰會接待、商業門店、家庭輔助、展館文旅、智慧倉儲等多元場景。

    未來，矩陣超智將持續深耕物理世界人工智慧領域，迭代升級全棧技術體系與 MATRIX-3 產品能力，輸出標準化、可複製的人形機器人整體解決方案，加速中國通用人形機器人普惠化、規模化落地，以硬核 Physical AI 技術賦能實體經濟千行百業智慧化升級。

    MATRIX 全球合作夥伴計畫啟動，面向海內外招募區域合作夥伴

    隨著技術、產品與產能體系加速成熟，矩陣超智正式啟動 MATRIX 全球合作夥伴計畫，面向中國及海外市場公開招募區域合作夥伴，共同拓展人形機器人的全球商業版圖。

    本次計畫重點招募具備區域客戶網絡、政企與產業資源、場景開發能力，以及本地銷售、交付和售後服務能力的企業與機構。合作夥伴將參與 MATRIX 在當地市場的客戶拓展、項目落地、場景營運與服務體系建設，推動人形機器人在商業服務、文旅展陳、公共服務、工業製造等重點領域加速應用。

    矩陣超智將開放重點區域合作機會，並從產品、技術、品牌、市場、培訓及交付等方面提供系統支援，與合作夥伴共同打造區域標杆項目，沉澱並複製成熟的行業解決方案。

    隨著計畫全面啟動，矩陣超智將加快構建覆蓋全球的商業與服務網絡，推動 MATRIX 從展台走向真實場景、從單點示範走向規模化應用。

    Hashtag: #MatrixRobotics #矩陣超智

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    關於矩陣超智（Matrix Robotics）

    矩陣超智公司致力於研發和製造世界領先且實用的人形通用機器人，創造一個由人工智慧機器人承擔繁重、危險和重複性工作的未來，從而解放人類創造力，使人們專注於更有意義的事業。團隊來自全球頂尖人工智慧、人形機器人和自動駕駛公司。

  • ACE ROBOTICS Unveils Kairos 3.1 and Expands Its Embodied AI Stack from Data to Deployment at WAIC 2026

    ACE ROBOTICS Unveils Kairos 3.1 and Expands Its Embodied AI Stack from Data to Deployment at WAIC 2026

    The launch combines a unified, action-oriented world model with Ambient Capture Engine 2.0, three commercial solutions and a new industry benchmark, connecting high-density data with real-world robotic operations.

    SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 July 2026 – ACE ROBOTICS today unveiled Kairos 3.1, its latest action-oriented world model, alongside Ambient Capture Engine 2.0 and three commercial solutions spanning instant retail, hospitality and outdoor service scenarios.

    ACE ROBOTICS Chairman Wang Xiaogang introduces Kairos 3.1 during WAIC 2026 in Shanghai
    ACE ROBOTICS Chairman Wang Xiaogang introduces Kairos 3.1 during WAIC 2026 in Shanghai

    The announcements were made at a forum ACE ROBOTICS organized during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, convened around the theme of advancing physical AI from “understanding” to “execution.” The event brought together economists, technology executives and embodied AI researchers to examine how general-purpose world models can move from laboratory research to industrial deployment.

    The forum also marked the launch of PHYSICAL IQ, a unified benchmark for embodied physical intelligence. It was jointly initiated by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Association, the Shenzhen Loop Area Institute and the East China branch of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, with participation from more than 20 universities and industry partners.

    Thomas J. Sargent, Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, discussed the limitations of current intelligent systems in rare and previously unseen situations.

    A world model built for the physical world

    “In the digital world, a model error may result in a flawed image or paragraph. In the physical world, an incorrect action can have real consequences,” said Wang Xiaogang, Chairman of ACE ROBOTICS. “Kairos 3.1 is built around a first-principles approach to embodied world models, helping robots act more reliably in complex and uncertain environments, and accelerating the arrival of physical AI’s Kairos moment.”

    Kairos 3.1 is designed as a natively unified model that integrates generative, physical and cognitive intelligence within a single architecture, rather than combining separately developed capabilities.

    Built on a hybrid Transformer architecture with a shared mixed-attention mechanism, it brings visual observations, language instructions, force and tactile signals, and policy trajectories into a unified latent space.

    This supports an “understand, reason, execute and reflect” loop. The model can break down long-horizon tasks, simulate physical cause and effect across multiple scenarios, rank candidate actions, execute the selected strategy and evaluate the outcome for further adjustment.

    At the core of its spatial understanding is ACE-BRAIN-0.5. ACE ROBOTICS said it has achieved state-of-the-art results across 12 public evaluations covering spatial understanding, navigation, manipulation and task-progress assessment, among publicly reported models as of July 2026.

    In a household laundry scenario, for example, a robot can identify spatial relationships between objects, divide a task into more than a dozen steps and verify each stage in real time. If a failure occurs, it can identify the affected step and restart from that point rather than repeating the entire task.

    For physical generation and reasoning, Kairos-HomeWorld supports whole-home scene generation and object interaction. It is built on 300,000 residential floor plans, 5,000 simulated home environments and 8,700 3D assets covering six categories of physical properties, designed to reflect common residential layouts in China.

    The model can simulate multiple action trajectories in parallel and rank them based on predicted success and execution cost before sending instructions to a physical robot.

    In internal testing, the Kairos 3.1 8B model achieved an inference latency of 125 milliseconds on the NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform at BF16 precision. Its in-house KairosRT computing engine supports real-time, on-device inference.

    Kairos 3.1 also incorporates self-reflective iteration. When an action fails, the robot can evaluate the result and adjust its strategy. In one test, for example, it changed from a three-finger to a four-finger grasp after an unsuccessful attempt and subsequently completed the task.

    From high-density data to continuous learning

    ACE ROBOTICS also introduced what it calls the “Information-Density Law” for embodied models: the value of data is determined not only by its volume, but by whether it contains information capable of changing the outcome of an agent’s actions.

    ACE ROBOTICS classifies embodied data across five information-density levels, from L1 to L5. L1 and L2 data support foundational pre-training; L3 and L4 data remain focused on known tasks; and at L5, data incorporates three-dimensional force and tactile signals, failure-recovery trajectories and variables from open environments. The company says these higher-density forms of interaction data support stronger generalization, reflection and continuous learning.

    Built on this principle, Ambient Capture Engine 2.0 is a human-centric system for capturing, processing and reusing high-density physical-interaction data.

    ACE Ego Kit is a lightweight wireless wearable comprising head, hand and chest components. It includes the ACE Sense Glove, which offers sensitivity of 0.01 newtons and a joint-angle error of less than two degrees. The system can synchronize data from more than 20 heterogeneous sensors with a timing error of less than one millisecond.

    ACE Data Engine is an automated data-production platform for continuous, high-precision annotation of long-horizon tasks. It incorporates ACE-ViDiHand, a generative 4D hand-motion-capture framework designed to track movements despite occlusion and rapid motion, which ACE ROBOTICS reports led across three public benchmarks (ARCTIC, HOT3D and HOI4D) as of July 2026. The company recorded a frame-level accuracy of 0.997 and up to a 4.8-fold improvement in motion smoothness.

    ACE Ego Matrix standardizes embodied data across four dimensions: spatial coordinates, embodiment structure, action timing and data quality. It is designed to align data collected by different operators, devices and robot platforms for reuse across systems. ACE ROBOTICS has open-sourced the framework, which it says placed first on the RoboCase and RoboTwin leaderboards.

    ACE ROBOTICS also announced the open release of ACE-Data-0, an L5 household-interaction dataset featuring complex physical tasks and high-precision annotations.

    Three solutions moving into commercial operation

    Building on its data infrastructure and Kairos world-model capabilities, ACE ROBOTICS introduced three standardized industry solutions designed for deployment within existing commercial workflows.

    Xiaoman, its integrated fulfillment solution for instant retail, is paired with the new W1 fulfillment robot. The W1 has a robot-to-payload weight ratio of less than 2:1, force-control precision within one newton and a minimum required aisle width of 75 centimeters, making it suitable for high-density shelving environments. It is able to grasp both flexible packaging and rigid goods.

    The solution connects robot hardware, world-model capabilities, motion control, product information, warehouse locations and order management. It supports lightweight deployment within days across flash-fulfillment warehouses, small-format stores and integrated warehouse-store setups. It has been deployed with customers including Sense MartGo, Kuaikeda and PetroChina convenience stores, using real order and shelf data to improve fulfillment performance. ACE ROBOTICS plans to deploy the solution across 1,000 retail locations over the next year and expand to approximately 10,000 stores within two years.

    Xiaoxin addresses hotel-laundry operations, where ACE ROBOTICS estimates that approximately 80% of demand occurs at night.

    The solution enables robots to handle collection, loading, unloading, washing, sorting and folding, with ironing capabilities planned for future versions. It is designed to reduce night-shift staffing pressure and improve operational consistency across non-standard hotel laundry environments.

    Xiaotu is designed for autonomous operation in complex outdoor environments. Using a “one brain, many bodies” architecture, it applies a general-purpose intelligent brain (Agentic AI) across multiple quadruped robot platforms.

    The system supports indoor and outdoor navigation, dynamic obstacle avoidance, autonomous charging, remote dispatch and multi-robot coordination. It has been deployed in visitor-guidance and interactive experience services at cultural-tourism events, including the Begonia Flower Festival in Tianjin.

    Building an open embodied AI ecosystem

    ACE ROBOTICS also announced a series of partnerships spanning infrastructure, computing and commercial deployment.

    The company entered into a strategic collaboration with the Caohejing Development Zone to develop an embodied AI innovation platform.

    In retail and fulfillment, ACE ROBOTICS announced collaborations with PetroChina, Kuaikeda and SenseTime Shanhui covering autonomous warehouse stores, front warehouses and unmanned retail environments.

    To support the computing requirements of world-model development, ACE ROBOTICS launched the World Model Cloud Ecosystem initiative with Baidu AI Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Tencent Cloud and SenseCore AI Cloud.

    By connecting high-density data, unified world models, robot platforms, commercial applications and shared evaluation standards, ACE ROBOTICS aims to support the transition of embodied AI from individual technical demonstrations to sustained operations in real-world environments.

    Hashtag: #ACEROBOTICS


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    About ACE ROBOTICS – Equipping robots with intelligent “brains” and engaging “souls”

    ACE ROBOTICS is a pioneering robotics company dedicated to advancing the field of embodied intelligence. Through breakthrough technological innovations and deep insights into embodied intelligence scenarios, we aim to empower robots with the ability to autonomously understand and explore the physical world, thereby accelerating their commercial implementation.

    The company pioneered the ACE R&D paradigm and built a vision-based “environmental data engine, real-world cognition, embodied interaction generalization” technology chain. Using full spatiotemporal and multi-perspective environmental capture as its engine, along with Kairos 3.0 – China’s first open-source and commercially applicable world model – plus the Embodied Foundation Model as its technical backbone, ACE ROBOTICS addresses core industry challenges such as data scarcity, common sense gaps, poor generalization, and limited versatility. Simultaneously, the company unveiled its flagship A1 Embodied Super Brain Module, accelerating the large-scale commercial deployment of embodied intelligence across diverse scenarios.

    ACE ROBOTICS is both a technology pioneer and an ecosystem builder. Through strategic cooperation with top hardware manufacturers, cloud service providers, and vertical scenario partners, we have broken through the “model-hardware-scenario” industrial deadlock, providing standardized and customized solutions that are driving the development of China’s embodied intelligence industry.

  • VinFast inaugurates 20 e-motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia, expanding its green mobility ecosystem nationwide

    VinFast inaugurates 20 e-motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia, expanding its green mobility ecosystem nationwide

    JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2026 – VinFast announced the opening of 20 official e-motorcycle dealerships across Indonesia in July 2026, marking a major milestone in its strategy to expand its distribution network in Southeast Asia’s largest motorcycle market. To celebrate the launch, VinFast hosted a large-scale product experience event featuring the VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, offering consumers the opportunity to experience the Company’s smart e-motorcycles and comprehensive green mobility ecosystem firsthand.

    VinFast officially launched 20 electric motorcycle dealerships across Indonesia in July 2026.
    VinFast officially launched 20 electric motorcycle dealerships across Indonesia in July 2026.

    The grand opening of VinFast dealers will take place from July 19 to 25, 2026, bringing VinFast’s genuine products and services closer to customers across Indonesia. The 20 new dealerships are located across key regions such as Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Medan, Palembang, Makassar and many other major provinces and cities nationwide.

    VinFast representatives and distinguished guests at the VinFast Electric Motorcycle Experience Day, marking the start of the grand opening series for VinFast's 20 electric motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia.
    VinFast representatives and distinguished guests at the VinFast Electric Motorcycle Experience Day, marking the start of the grand opening series for VinFast’s 20 electric motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia.

    The expansion follows strong customer response to VinFast’s Early Booking Program, which has attracted thousands of deposits across Indonesia.

    Dealerships will provide a full range of services, including vehicle sales, product consultation, after-sales support, and customer care in accordance with VinFast’s global standards. In addition to showcasing and selling VinFast E-motorcycles, the dealerships will offer customers opportunities to test ride the vehicles, experience the battery swapping solution and home charging options, and learn more about VinFast’s attractive ownership policies. Customers can visit VinFast’s official website at: https://vinfastauto.id/ to locate their nearest dealership and register for a test ride.

    The VinFast Evo electric motorcycle on display at the event.
    The VinFast Evo electric motorcycle on display at the event.

    The opening campaign kicked off with the VinFast E-Motorcycle Experience Day, taking place on July 18, 2026, at Tribeca, Jakarta. The event welcomed customers, media representatives, KOLs, business partners, and electric mobility enthusiasts to explore VinFast’s e-motorcycle lineup and green mobility ecosystem.

    During the event, attendees explored the full range of color options available for the VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, while learning more about each model, VinFast’s battery swapping network, home charging solutions, and the energy infrastructure being developed in partnership with V-Green.

    In addition to the product showcase, the event featured dedicated test ride sessions, battery swapping demonstrations, safe riding challenges, interactive games, and opportunities to engage directly with VinFast’s product specialists.

    Ms. Vo Thi Cam Tu, Managing Director of VinFast E-scooter Overseas Market, said: “VinFast’s strategy goes beyond introducing high-quality electric vehicles. Our vision is to build a complete ecosystem that makes owning and using electric vehicles more convenient than ever. The launch of 20 dealerships across Indonesia, together with our battery swapping, charging, and after-sales service network, represents another important step toward realizing that vision. We hope more Indonesian consumers will choose E-motorcycles as a smart, economical, and sustainable mobility solution.”

    The three e-motorcycle models introduced by VinFast in Indonesia are designed to meet the needs of different customer segments while sharing the company’s advanced technology platform and innovative battery swapping ecosystem.

    The VinFast Viper features a sporty design tailored to young, tech-savvy riders. Meanwhile, the VinFast Feliz II and VinFast Evo build upon the proven strengths of their predecessors in Vietnam while incorporating refinements to better suit the needs and preferences of Indonesian consumers.

    All three models are equipped with a 5,200W BLDC in-wheel motor. The VinFast Viper and VinFast Feliz II offer a top speed of 90 km/h, while the VinFast Evo reaches 80 km/h. Each motorcycle is designed with dual battery compartments under the seat, allowing the simultaneous use of two 1.5 kWh LFP batteries.

    With two fully-charged batteries installed, the VinFast Evo delivers a riding range of up to 150 km, while the VinFast Viper and VinFast Feliz II can travel up to 145 km under standard testing conditions, making them well-suited for both daily commuting and longer urban journeys.

    Customers can choose to purchase their motorcycles with batteries included or opt for a battery subscription plan. In addition to battery swapping, the motorcycles can also be conveniently charged at home.

    As a special launch benefit, all VinFast E-motorcycle owners will enjoy free battery swapping at V-Green’s public battery swapping stations for one year, with a maximum of 20 battery swaps per motorcycle per month. The motorcycles are also backed by a warranty of up to 4+2 years or 60,000+12,000 kilometers, whichever comes first, helping reduce ownership costs while enhancing convenience and peace of mind.

    The simultaneous opening of 20 e-motorcycle dealerships further demonstrates VinFast’s long-term commitment to the Indonesian market. By expanding its retail network, diversifying its product portfolio, and investing in energy infrastructure, VinFast is steadily building a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem that will help accelerate the country’s transition toward sustainable transportation in one of the world’s largest motorcycle markets.

    Hashtag: #VinFast

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  • VinFast partners with Bespoke Logistics to strengthen electric motorcycle logistics capabilities in the Philippines

    VinFast partners with Bespoke Logistics to strengthen electric motorcycle logistics capabilities in the Philippines

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2026 – Global electric vehicle company VinFast has officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Bespoke Logistics, a Philippine provider of end-to-end automotive logistics solutions, to establish an integrated mobility processing center and authorized service workshop for the inspection and preparation of VinFast electric motorcycles prior to delivery. The partnership will help ensure vehicle quality, shorten delivery lead times, and lay a solid foundation for VinFast’s expanding electric motorcycle ecosystem in the Philippines.

    Mr. Irineo Niño Fabros, CEO of VinFast Electric Motorcycles Philippines (left), and Mr. Allan A. Mina, President and CEO of Bespoke Logistics, at the signing ceremony.
    Mr. Irineo Niño Fabros, CEO of VinFast Electric Motorcycles Philippines (left), and Mr. Allan A. Mina, President and CEO of Bespoke Logistics, at the signing ceremony.

    Under the agreement, Bespoke Logistics will operate an integrated mobility processing center and VinFast-authorized service workshop, responsible for warehousing, vehicle inspection, technical preparation of electric motorcycles prior to delivery, vehicle yard management, and transportation. Located in Carmona City, Cavite Province, the 20,000-square-meter facility has a storage capacity of up to 30,000 vehicles, helping streamline vehicle preparation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure product quality before delivery to customers.

    As part of the partnership, VinFast will work closely with Bespoke Logistics to implement technician training and certification programs, transfer standardized operating procedures and quality control processes, and establish a parts supply system to support aftersales operations.

    Bespoke Logistics specializes in automotive logistics, offering an end-to-end service portfolio that includes pre-delivery inspection (PDI), warehousing, vehicle yard management, transportation, and vehicle delivery. The company also has extensive experience in warehouse-based technical operations and modern vehicle and inventory management systems, serving as a trusted logistics partner for multiple automotive brands in the Philippines.

    Partnering with experienced local companies such as Bespoke Logistics will not only strengthen VinFast’s logistics and service capabilities in the Philippines but also provide a strong operational foundation for the delivery of its first electric motorcycles to customers.

    The agreement forms part of VinFast’s long-term strategy to develop a comprehensive, international-standard electric motorcycle ecosystem in the Philippines. Alongside the launch of its diverse lineup of battery-swapping electric motorcycles, VinFast is steadily expanding its distribution network, aftersales services, and battery swapping infrastructure to deliver a seamless, convenient, and reliable ownership experience for customers.

    Mr. Bui Viet Hung, VinFast Deputy CEO of Global Aftersales Service, said: “At VinFast, world-class products must be supported by robust infrastructure and exceptional aftersales services. Our partnership with Bespoke Logistics is a key milestone in strengthening our distribution and aftersales capabilities in line with global standards, ensuring that customers in the Philippines enjoy high quality products and services from day one of ownership.”

    Mr. Allan A. Mina, President and CEO of Bespoke Logistics said: “We are proud to partner with VinFast as it develops its electric motorcycle ecosystem in the Philippines. We are committed to operating the facility in accordance with VinFast’s international standards while continuously enhancing our team’s capabilities and operational processes to support the brand’s long-term growth in the market.”

    Over the past few years, VinFast has steadily built a green mobility ecosystem across the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and other international markets through strategic partnerships with local companies and ecosystem partners such as Green GSM and V-Green. In addition to electric motorcycles, VinFast is expanding its product portfolio to include electric cars, electric bicycles, and electric buses, providing consumers with more sustainable mobility options while accelerating the global transition to greener transportation.

    Hashtag: #VinFast

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    About About VinFast

    VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) company with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

    VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally while expanding its production footprint with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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    About Bespoke Logistics

    Bespoke Logistics is a Philippine-based automotive logistics, warehousing, and mobility solutions company specializing in vehicle processing, stockyard management, electric vehicle support services, transportation, and distribution.

    Through its Mobility Processing Center platform, Bespoke Logistics provides integrated solutions for automotive manufacturers, distributors, and emerging mobility brands operating in the Philippines.

  • BRICS Competition Authorities Establish Task Force to Study Global Grain Trade

    GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – Competition authorities from BRICS countries have established a task force to conduct a joint sector inquiry into the global grain trade, marking a new step in cooperation on competition policy across international agricultural markets.

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    The decision was announced during the discussion “Competition Development in Global Grain Trade: Joint Efforts of BRICS Countries”, organized by the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre on the sidelines of the 23rd Session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy in Geneva.

    The event included a closed meeting of BRICS competition authorities and a public panel featuring researchers, academics and representatives of international organizations.

    Discussions focused on competition in global grain markets, the growing influence of financialization and digitalization across agricultural value chains, and policy tools to improve market transparency. Participants also reviewed the findings of a joint report prepared by the BRICS Competition Centre and UNCTAD (link: https://www.bricscompetition.org/ru/grainreport) , first presented at the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference in Cape Town in 2025.

    A coordinated market study

    The central outcome of the meeting was the establishment of a BRICS task force that will coordinate a joint sector inquiry into global grain trade within the framework of the BRICS Working Group on Food Markets.

    The task force will be co-chaired by Diogo Thomson, President of Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), and Mahmoud Momtaz, Chairperson of the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA).

    Thomson welcomed the initiative and proposed making competition in global grain trade a key topic at the next BRICS International Competition Conference, scheduled to take place in Brazil in 2027.

    “Brazil is the only jurisdiction that has launched an investigation into digital grain trading platforms such as Covantis. I therefore strongly welcome this sector inquiry, which will help us better understand the impact of digitalization across grain supply chains and the risks it may create for competition. I also support using the BRICS Competition Centre as the coordination platform for this work,” he said.

    Momtaz said one of the main conclusions of the BRICS-UNCTAD report was the significant role speculative activity plays in global grain markets.

    “One of the key findings of the report presented by the BRICS Competition Centre is the extent to which speculative factors influence global grain trade. The most effective response is greater market transparency. We should not accept a situation where farmers receive only a small share of the value they create while consumers in Egypt pay excessively high prices for bread. Where does this margin accumulate, and who ultimately benefits from it? These are the questions our sector inquiry should answer,” he said.

    He also proposed that the task force develop a common AI-powered price monitoring tool covering BRICS grain markets.

    “Such a tool would provide the information needed for market analysis and become an important complement to the joint sector inquiry,” Momtaz added.

    From analysis to policy recommendations

    Hardin Ratshisusu, Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Commission of South Africa, said the study should contribute to the implementation of the BRICS Grain Exchange initiative endorsed by BRICS leaders in the Kazan Declaration (2024) and the Rio de Janeiro Declaration (2025).

    “The proposal to establish a BRICS Grain Exchange should become one of the key recommendations of the sector inquiry as an innovative mechanism for restoring competition in global grain trade. Our objective is not merely to identify market problems but to develop practical recommendations that can ultimately be submitted to the leaders of our countries,” he said.

    Alexey Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, said competition authorities should play a central role in designing the institutional framework of the future exchange.

    “The BRICS Grain Exchange should not become another formal institution. It must serve as a practical mechanism for improving competition and market transparency. Competition authorities are uniquely positioned to identify the institutional features that will allow the exchange to achieve these objectives,” he said.

    Growing international role

    Frédéric Jenny, Chairmanof the OECD Competition Committee, said the initiative demonstrated the growing international role of BRICS competition authorities.

    “This project illustrates how BRICS competition authorities are becoming drivers of the global competition agenda. In the past, they largely followed the lead of developed jurisdictions. That is no longer the case. There are very few examples worldwide of such close cooperation between competition authorities. This applies not only to joint market studies, but also to enforcement cooperation and competition advocacy. Rather than acting individually, you have found both the mechanisms and the political will to work together,” Jenny said.

    The task force will now begin developing the methodology and work plan for the joint inquiry. Its findings are expected to provide policy recommendations aimed at strengthening competition, improving transparency in global grain trade, and supporting future BRICS initiatives in agricultural markets.

    Hashtag: #BRICSCompetition

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  • VinFast VF 8: Blending Business and Family Leisure in an Electric SUV

    VinFast VF 8: Blending Business and Family Leisure in an Electric SUV

    Today’s premium SUVs are expected to do more than ever before. For EVs, that expectation increasingly extends beyond the drive itself to the ownership experience that comes with it.

    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – There’s a reason premium SUVs remain the vehicle of choice across much of the Middle East. People here spend a lot of time in their cars, commuting between cities, shuttling between meetings, while thinking nothing of driving hundreds of kilometers over a long weekend.

    VinFast VF 8: Blending Business and Family Leisure in an Electric SUV

    A vehicle is where conference calls are taken between appointments, where children fall asleep in the back seat on the drive home, and where many of the ordinary moments of daily life quietly unfold. That is also why buyers in the region tend to value both performance and convenience, rather than simply paying for horsepower or a premium badge.

    Electric vehicles have made those decisions even more nuanced. Not long ago, conversations about EVs were largely centered on battery size, driving range and charging times. Those questions still matter, but increasingly, buyers also demand a clear picture of their post-delivery ownership experience, specifically requiring convenient charging, straightforward servicing, and long-term support.

    Viewed through that lens, perhaps the most interesting thing about the VinFast VF 8 isn’t any single specification. Rather, it is the way the company has approached the ownership experience around it.

    Designed by the legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, the all-electric D-segment SUV combines premium styling with everyday practicality. With up to 493 km of NEDC driving range and up to 402 horsepower through its dual-motor AWD system, the VF 8 is equally at home navigating city traffic or tackling longer journeys across the region. Its spacious cabin, Level 2 driver assistance technologies and 15.6-inch infotainment display are designed with comfort in mind, whether the journey lasts twenty minutes or two hours.

    In the UAE, buyers also benefit from a 10-year vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty, 24/7 roadside assistance and five years of free maintenance up to 100,000 km. These benefits strike at the heart of the EV ownership experience, especially for first-time buyers. Running low on charge before an important meeting or worrying about finding support on a long drive are precisely the kinds of concerns that can make consumers hesitate about making the switch.

    Globally, VinFast has been investing heavily in the ecosystem surrounding its vehicles. Earlier this year, the company signed agreements with 29 international aftersales partners as part of its plan to expand its global service network to more than 1,100 workshops across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia during 2026. The initiative includes globally standardized technician training alongside software updates, battery inspections and technical support throughout the ownership journey.

    In the UAE, VinFast works with Al Tayer Motors to provide local aftersales support while continuing to strengthen its regional service network through experienced local partners. Earlier this year, the company also signed an MoU with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-approved charging provider, to complement its charging ecosystem with portable charging pods, on-demand mobile charging and emergency roadside charging services.

    In many ways, the Middle East’s EV market is still writing its next chapter. Buyers have more choices than ever before, but expectations are rising just as quickly. Developing a competitive electric SUV addresses only part of the equation; ensuring a seamless ownership experience may ultimately prove equally decisive.

    Hashtag: #VinFast

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  • Alpro 推出 RM1 铁蛋白检测，帮助女性了解身体变化、提前做好准备，从容迈向绝经期

    Alpro 推出 RM1 铁蛋白检测，帮助女性了解身体变化、提前做好准备，从容迈向绝经期

    在绝经之前，许多女性早已默默承受不适

    马来西亚吉隆坡 – Media OutReach Newswire – 日2026年7月6日 — 围绝经期（Perimenopause）是女性生命中的自然阶段。然而，许多女性在进入这一过渡期时，往往不了解自己的身体正经历什么变化，也不知道可以从哪里获得支持。

    各代表、嘉宾及全体出席者于 Me. NO PAUSE 发布会上合影留念。
    各代表、嘉宾及全体出席者于 Me. NO PAUSE 发布会上合影留念。

    尽管社会如今越来越关注绝经相关课题，但绝经前的数年却往往未获得足够重视。在围绝经期期间，女性的月经周期、精力、专注力、睡眠、情绪及整体健康状态都可能发生变化。这些变化可能在绝经前数年便开始出现，并逐渐影响女性的日常生活、工作及家庭责任。

    由于意识到女性需要更早获得相关知识与支持，大专药剂（Alpro Pharmacy）推出女性健康倡议 Me. NO PAUSE，旨在帮助女性更深入地了解身体变化、提前做好准备，并在迈向绝经期的过程中维持良好的生活与健康状态。

    作为这项倡议的一部分，大专（Alpro）为符合资格的女性提供仅需 RM1 的铁蛋白检测，原价为 RM35。Alpro 将为每次检测补贴 RM34，让社区女性能够以更容易负担的价格，了解体内的铁储备状况。

    我们鼓励35岁及以上的女性，尤其是长期感到疲倦、出现脑雾、脱发或指甲脆弱症状者，接受铁蛋白检测，并向专业医护人员咨询检测结果。

    女性被迫习以为常的疲惫

    三十多岁后期、四十多岁及五十岁出头的女性，往往需要同时承担家庭、工作及社区中的多重责任。因此，持续疲惫或难以集中精神，常被归咎于压力、睡眠不足、年龄增长，或只是生活过于忙碌。

    然而，这些症状值得被关注，而不应被视为理所当然。

    铁蛋白是一种在体内储存铁质的蛋白质。铁蛋白检测能够评估一个人的铁储备状况，并可能在情况进一步发展为缺铁性贫血之前，及早发现铁水平偏低的问题。

    疲倦及脑雾等症状并不具特异性，背后可能存在许多不同原因。然而，检测铁蛋白水平能让女性进一步了解一个经常被忽视的可能因素，并获得适当的专业建议。

    马来西亚卫生部曾指出，在15至49岁的马来西亚育龄女性当中，约每三人便有一人面对贫血问题。尽管受影响人数众多，铁蛋白检测却仍未普遍被纳入女性日常健康筛查的讨论中。

    Alpro 希望通过 Me. NO PAUSE 改变这一现状。

    Alpro Pharmacy 专业护理与发展部门兼 Me. NO PAUSE 项目负责人、药剂师吴宜凌表示：

    “即使女性长期感到筋疲力尽、思绪不清，或觉得自己不再像从前一样，她们往往仍被期望继续正常生活。这些感受很容易被归咎于压力、年龄，或承担了太多责任。”

    “我们希望更早展开这项对话，在女性进入绝经期之前，也在她们开始认为疲惫是自己必须默默忍受的事情之前。RM1 不仅仅是一项促销优惠，更代表 Alpro 致力于降低检测门槛，不让费用成为女性接受筛查的第一道障碍。”

    “铁蛋白检测可以帮助女性了解低铁储备是否可能是造成不适的其中一个因素，让她们有机会咨询药剂师，并采取下一步适当行动。她的疲惫值得被听见，她的担忧值得被认真对待，而她的健康不应该永远被放在最后。”

    近年来的新兴研究也开始关注，女性在迈向绝经期的过程中，铁储备与认知表现之间可能存在的关系。

    2025年发表于科学期刊《Nutrients》的一项研究，针对正处于绝经过渡期、但并未患有贫血的女性展开调查。研究人员观察到，较理想的铁状态与更好的认知表现有关，包括更高的准确度、更佳的辨别能力及更快的反应速度。

    研究人员强调，这些发现仍属初步结果，未来需要规模更大、时间更长的研究进一步验证。尽管如此，这项研究突显了深入了解女性铁状态的重要性，尤其是那些在围绝经期出现脑雾、但尚未被诊断为贫血的女性。

    为支持这项使命，马来西亚领先的保健品供应商 Powerlife 成为 Me. NO PAUSE 的主要合作伙伴，协助扩大女性铁蛋白检测在全国各地的可及性。Global Science 提供了300台采用手持式荧光技术的铁蛋白分析仪，可在数分钟内提供检测结果，并已配置于所有 Alpro Pharmacy。

    Me. NO PAUSE 发布会也获得马来西亚药剂师协会妇女与儿童健康特别兴趣小组，以及玛拉工艺大学（UiTM）代表出席。此次合作结合社区药剂服务与学术研究，共同推动女性健康发展。

    代表马来西亚药剂师协会妇女与儿童健康特别兴趣小组的 Harpreet Kaur 女士表示：

    “社区药剂师在女性健康筛查中扮演着重要角色，让筛查服务更加容易获得、更具亲和力，并能及时衔接后续行动。”

    “我们希望通过这项倡议，提升药剂师识别缺铁高风险女性的能力，为她们提供及时咨询，并在需要进一步医学评估时，协助她们获得适当的医疗照护。”

    代表玛拉工艺大学药剂学院的副教授 Mahmathi Karuppannan 博士表示：

    “研究能够帮助我们进一步了解马来西亚女性缺铁问题的严重程度、认知水平及其对健康造成的影响。通过此次合作，UiTM 希望收集具意义的本地研究数据，为公众教育、早期风险识别及未来女性健康干预措施的发展提供指引。”

    通过结合便利的筛查服务、药剂师咨询及适当的转介途径，Alpro 希望将健康意识转化为具有实际意义且负责任的健康行动。

    我们鼓励35岁及以上，并长期出现疲倦、脑雾、脱发或指甲脆弱症状的女性，前往邻近的 Alpro Pharmacy，进一步了解铁蛋白检测，并咨询 Alpro 药剂师。

    通过 Me. NO PAUSE，Alpro 希望帮助更多女性在迈向绝经期之前、期间及之后，都能感受到自己的声音被听见，获得正确的信息与所需的支持。

    Hashtag: #Alpro

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    大专集团 (Alpro Group)

    成立于 2002 年，大专集团的生态系统已扩展至Alpro Pharmacy、Apotek Alpro、Alpro スギ Pharmacy、 Alpro Physio 、Alpro Clinic、Alpro Baby、Alpro Optisaver、Alpro Audiology、Alpro Health和Alpro Foundation。大专集团拥有超过1000多名医护专业人士，包括医生、药剂师、营养师、饮食治疗师、物理治疗师、验光师和许多其他医疗保健专业人员，通过500多家分行为超过500万个马来西亚以及印尼家庭提供医疗生态系统。

    大专集团是首家也是唯一一家提供产品责任保险的社区药房，在马来西亚的保险金额高达100万令吉，在印尼为30亿印尼盾，确保供应正品药物，并进一步增强消费者的信任。 秉持着创建健康和充满活力世界的愿景，大专集团致力于成为东南亚第一的处方药房连锁。

  • Alpro Launches Subsidised RM1 Ferritin Checks to Help Women Understand, Prepare and Live Well Through the Transition to Menopause

    Alpro Launches Subsidised RM1 Ferritin Checks to Help Women Understand, Prepare and Live Well Through the Transition to Menopause

    Before Menopause, Many Women Are Already Struggling in Silence

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – Perimenopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, yet many women enter this transition without fully understanding what is happening to their bodies or knowing where to seek support.

    Group photo with representatives, guests and attendees at the Me. NO PAUSE Official Launching Ceremony.
    Group photo with representatives, guests and attendees at the Me. NO PAUSE Official Launching Ceremony.

    While menopause is becoming more widely discussed, the years leading up to it often receive far less attention. During perimenopause, women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, energy levels, concentration, sleep, mood and overall well-being. These changes may begin several years before menopause and can gradually affect a woman’s daily life, work and family responsibilities.

    Recognising the need for earlier awareness and support, Alpro Pharmacy has launched Me. NO PAUSE, a women’s health initiative designed to help women better understand, prepare for and live well through the transition to menopause.
    As part of the initiative, Alpro is offering eligible women a subsidised ferritin check for only RM1, compared with the normal price of RM35. Alpro is subsidising RM34 of the screening cost to make iron-store assessment more affordable and accessible within the community.
    Women aged 35 and above, particularly those experiencing persistent tiredness, brain fog, hair loss, or brittle nails, are encouraged to undergo a ferritin check and speak with a healthcare professional about their results.

    The fatigue women are expected to live with

    Women in their late thirties, forties, and early fifties often carry multiple responsibilities at home, at work, and within their communities. Persistent exhaustion or difficulty concentrating may therefore be dismissed as stress, lack of sleep, ageing or simply part of having a busy life.

    However, these symptoms deserve attention rather than automatic acceptance.
    Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body. A ferritin check helps assess a person’s iron stores and may identify low iron levels before the condition progresses to iron-deficiency anaemia.
    Symptoms such as tiredness and brain fog are non-specific and may have many possible causes. Nevertheless, checking ferritin levels provides women with an opportunity to explore a frequently overlooked possibility and receive appropriate professional guidance.
    Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has reported that approximately one in three Malaysian women of reproductive age, between 15 and 49 years old, experiences anaemia. Despite the scale of the issue, ferritin testing is not commonly discussed as part of routine health screening among women.
    Through Me. NO PAUSE, Alpro aims to change that conversation.

    “Women are often expected to keep functioning even when they feel persistently exhausted, mentally foggy or simply unlike themselves. These experiences are easily dismissed as stress, age or the result of having too many responsibilities,” said Ph. Ng Yi Ling, Professional Care & Development and Project Lead of Me. No Pause from Alpro Pharmacy.
    “We want to move the conversation earlier, before women reach menopause and before exhaustion becomes something they believe they simply have to tolerate. The RM1 price is not merely a promotion; it represents Alpro’s commitment to removing cost as the first barrier to screening.”
    “A ferritin check can help a woman understand whether low iron stores may be part of the picture, speak to a pharmacist and take the next appropriate step. Her tiredness deserves to be heard, her concerns deserve to be taken seriously, and her health should never come last.”
    Emerging research has also drawn attention to the possible relationship between iron status and cognitive performance during the menopausal transition.
    A study published in the scientific journal Nutrients in 2025 examined non-anaemic women going through the menopausal transition. The researchers observed that better iron status was associated with stronger cognitive performance, including greater accuracy, better discrimination and faster response times.
    The researchers emphasised that the findings were preliminary and that larger, longer-term studies are required. Nevertheless, the research highlights the importance of better understanding iron status in women who may experience brain fog during perimenopause, even when they have not been diagnosed with anaemia.
    Supporting this mission, Powerlife, a leading health supplement provider in Malaysia, has stepped forward as the main partner of Me. No Pause to improve access to ferritin screening for women nationwide, with 300 Ferritin analysers from Global Science using handheld fluorescence technology to provide results within minutes, available at all Alpro Pharmacy.
    The launch of Me. NO PAUSE was also attended by representatives from the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Special Interest Group on Women and Child Health and from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), bringing together community pharmacy practice and academic research to support women’s health.
    “Community pharmacists play an important role in making women’s health screening more accessible, approachable and connected to timely action,” said Ms Harpreet Kaur, representing the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Special Interest Group on Women and Child Health.
    “Through this initiative, we hope to empower pharmacists to identify women who may be at risk of iron deficiency, provide timely counselling and connect them to appropriate care when further medical assessment is required.”

    Representing the Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM, Associate Professor Dr Mahmathi Karuppannan said:

    “Research helps us better understand the burden, level of awareness and health impact of iron deficiency among women in Malaysia. Through this collaboration, UiTM hopes to generate meaningful local insights that can guide public education, early risk detection and the development of future women’s health interventions.”
    By connecting accessible screening with pharmacist counselling and appropriate referral pathways, Alpro aims to translate awareness into meaningful, responsible health action.
    Women aged 35 and above who experience persistent tiredness, brain fog, hair loss or brittle nails are encouraged to visit their nearest Alpro Pharmacy to learn more about ferritin checks and speak with an Alpro pharmacist.
    Through Me. NO PAUSE, Alpro hopes to help more women feel heard, informed and supported before, during and beyond the transition to menopause.

    Hashtag: #Alpro

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    About Alpro Group

    Founded in 2002, Alpro Group’s ecosystem has grown to include Alpro Pharmacy, Apotek Alpro, Alpro スギ (Sugi) Pharmacy, Alpro Physio, Alpro Clinic, Alpro Baby, Alpro OptiSaver, Alpro Audiology, Alpro Health, and Alpro Foundation. Supported by a team of more than 1,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, dietitians, physiotherapists, optometrist and many others, Alpro serves over 5 million families in Malaysia and Indonesia through its extensive network of 500 physical outlets.

    Alpro Pharmacy is the first and only community pharmacy in the region to offer product liability insurance of MYR 1 million in Malaysia and IDR 3 billion in Indonesia, ensuring the supply of genuine medications and enhancing consumer trust.

    With the vision of a healthy and vibrant world, Alpro Group aims to become the No. 1 prescription pharmacy chain in Southeast Asia.