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Amid Mounting Global Health Crises, World Health Summit Closes in Berlin with New Commitments

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:43 +0700

BERLIN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell - 14 October 2026 - The World Health Summit 2026 concluded with new funding commitments, research findings, and initiatives. Under the theme "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health," the Summit convened more than 4,000 on-site participants from 130 countries and territories, generated over 50,000 livestream views, and featured more than 400 speakers, including 20 ministers and state secretaries, across 76 sessions.

World Health Summit

Major announcements and launches

€250 million Women's Health Initiative in Bangladesh: The Government of Bangladesh and the European Investment Bank outlined plans to improve women's health and strengthen district hospitals and critical care services.
US$100 million commitment to prevent stillbirths: The Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap announced a joint commitment to Uzima: A Stillbirth Prevention Program, aiming to halve stillbirth rates within a decade in selected countries.
Lancet Commission on 21st Century Global Threats to Health: The Commission identified two potential threats to human existence: malicious use of artificial intelligence and nuclear conflict.
Wellcome Global Monitor 2026: Wellcome presented global findings showing that trust in science has declined compared with pre-COVID-19 levels.
Gallup's State of the World's Emotional Health 2026 Report: Gallup and the World Health Summit presented findings on emotional health and well-being, revealing a complex relationship between social media use and well-being that varies by age, time spent online, and geographic location.
€10 million German contribution to maternal and child health: Germany pledged €10 million to the Global Financing Facility's Sustainable Commodities Access Program to improve access to family planning and maternal, newborn, and child health products.

The World Health Summit is the leading platform for global health. It brings together stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society to set the agenda for a healthier future.

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Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026 Unites Thai Designers to Drive the Future of Thailand’s Fashion Industry

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:37 +0700

Elevating the Fashion Ecosystem and Unlocking Value in the Creative Economy
Advancing Bangkok's Position as a Fashion Capital of Asia

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – Siam Paragon reaffirms its position as a global fashion destination, advancing a strong and sustainable fashion ecosystem through the success of "Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026" (BIFW2026). Held from 8–11 October 2026, this major regional fashion event extended beyond presenting collections on the runway to serve as a strategic platform, connecting creativity, Thai designers, fashion brands, business partners and consumers within an integrated ecosystem. By enhancing brand visibility, strengthening brand image and supporting the purposeful growth of Thai fashion, BIFW2026 demonstrated its vital role in shaping Bangkok's fashion identity and advancing the city's position as a fashion capital of Asia. Under the theme "TH-nomenal Extraordinary – Lead the Culture, Wear the Future", the event presented 10 fashion shows by 10 leading Thai brands, achieving full-capacity attendance at every show and generating strong buzz across all social media platforms.

The success of BIFW2026 was made possible through the collaboration between Siam Paragon and leading partners from the public and private sectors, united in their commitment to strengthening Thailand's fashion industry. Partners included the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, Merz Aesthetics Thailand Co., Ltd., Madame Fin Co., Ltd., XPENG Thailand, Millennium Auto Group, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, THANN, KIKI Beauty Space, Grey Goose, and M.A.C Cosmetics Thailand. Together, they elevated the fashion experience on the iconic Grand Runway at Parc Paragon, M Floor, Siam Paragon.

Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director of Siam Paragon Shopping Center, said: "Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026 reflects the creative strength and the increasingly distinctive, diverse capabilities of Thai fashion. Under the theme 'TH-nomenal Extraordinary – Lead the Culture, Wear the Future', we aim to push fashion beyond a mere expression of clothing beauty. We see it as a powerful force that connects culture, heritage, craftsmanship and the vision of a new generation.

Throughout the four days of BIFW2026, we witnessed Thai designers express their identities through distinctive designs, skillfully reinterpreting their cultural roots through a contemporary lens. Our greatest source of pride in BIFW2026 goes beyond attendance figures or the response it generated. It lies in seeing the entire Thai fashion ecosystem grow, encompassing pioneering designers, emerging talents, entrepreneurs, Thai artisanal craftsmanship, brands, and business partners, all working together to create new value for the industry.

BIFW is therefore more than an annual fashion event. It is a platform of opportunity that connects creativity with the real economy, serves as a key catalyst for bringing Thailand's soft power to international audiences through fashion, and creates meaningful experiences and inspiration for people."

BIFW2026 brought fashion narratives to life through 10 shows by 10 Thai brands, each with its own distinctive creative perspective and design language. Its success lay not only in gathering leading designers, but also in providing a platform where different generations of Thai design talent could grow together across every dimension. Iconic brands such as FLYNOW, NAGARA, and 27FRIDAY expressed their enduring identities and design DNA through contemporary perspectives that retained a powerful presence on the runway.

Meanwhile, established brands that have grown and evolved alongside the platform—ISSUE, POEM, PAINKILLER Atelier, and VVON SUGUNNASIL—each presented a clearly defined design language. Their collections demonstrated the ability to preserve a distinctive identity while extending their creativity in response to an ever-evolving fashion landscape. Adding another compelling perspective was 37°C Thirty-seven degrees Celsius, a brand featuring a legendary designer who delivered a bold interpretation of fashion's next chapter. This diversity made BIFW2026 more than a showcase of collections: it became a space where the experience, design philosophies, and visions of Thai brands came together with depth and dimension.

Another significant achievement of BIFW2026 was its role in providing promising brands with a platform to fully establish their presence, particularly CHATO and MERGE, whose collections combined contemporary perspectives with distinctive design signatures. MERGE reinterpreted denim and craftsmanship through silhouettes reflecting contemporary lifestyles, while CHATO translated floral inspiration into garment construction and folding techniques rooted in Thai heritage.

The participation of both brands highlighted BIFW2026's role in enabling designers to expand the scope of their creative presentations, build wider awareness, and further develop their brands along their individual growth journeys, while bringing fresh dimensions to Thailand's fashion landscape.

Throughout the event, BIFW2026 attracted attention both offline and online, trending across all social media platforms. This response reflected fashion's power to connect brands, designers, fashion industry figures, and consumers. The event's success further reaffirmed Siam Paragon's ability to deliver world-class experiences while serving as a platform that supports Thai designers' growth, connects partner networks and broadens the reach of Thai fashion.

Siam Paragon remains committed to developing Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week into more than a fashion platform, positioning it as a driving force for the future of Thai fashion. By bringing together iconic designers, established brands that continue to evolve, and emerging brands ready to redefine the industry, Siam Paragon continues to advance Bangkok's position as one of Asia's key fashion destinations.

For the latest updates, follow Facebook: Siam Paragon or visit www.siamparagon.co.th?

Hashtag: #SiamParagonBIFW2026 #BIFW2026 #SiamParagon

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Exotic Food Becomes Thailand’s First Food Company Certified to ISO 14068-1:2023

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:46 +0700

Owner of globally recognized Flying Goose Sriracha strengthens roadmap toward Carbon Neutrality by 2040 and Net Zero Emissions by 2050

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 October 2026 - Exotic Food Public Company Limited, a leading Thai food exporter and owner of Flying Goose, the globally recognized Thai Sriracha sauce brand, as well as the Exotic Food brand of Thai sauces and curry pastes, has become the first company in Thailand's food industry to receive ISO 14068-1:2023 certification from the Management System Certification Institute (MASCI).

The certification marks a key step in the company's transition toward lower-carbon operations and supports its long-term targets of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2040 and Net Zero Emissions by 2050, as environmental requirements become increasingly important for companies competing in global markets.

"Environmental performance is becoming an important part of doing business internationally, particularly in Europe, one of our key export markets," said Vasana Jantarach, Chief Executive Officer of Exotic Food Public Company Limited.

"Setting a target is not enough. We need a credible and internationally recognized framework that demonstrates how emissions will be measured, reduced and managed over the long term."

To meet the ISO requirements, Exotic Food reviewed and recalculated its greenhouse gas emissions baseline across its manufacturing operations, strengthened its emissions-data management system and trained executives and employees responsible for environmental data. The process also included pre-assessment and independent verification.

The company has begun implementing emission-reduction measures across its operations, including installing solar power systems at its Amata City Rayong facility, with further installations planned at its raw-material facility in Phitsanulok.

It is also improving manufacturing energy efficiency and working with logistics suppliers to gradually transition freight transport from diesel-powered trucks to electric vehicles.

A central principle of ISO 14068-1:2023 is that companies prioritize avoiding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, followed by replacing carbon-intensive activities with lower-carbon alternatives. Carbon offsets are used only for residual emissions that cannot currently be eliminated.

"This framework gives us a disciplined pathway to reduce emissions as the business continues to grow," Vasana said. "It also enables our customers and business partners to see that our environmental commitments are measurable, transparent and independently verifiable."

Exotic Food said it will continue investing in cleaner technologies, energy efficiency and operational improvements as part of its broader ESG strategy and efforts to build a more sustainable food supply chain.

Hashtag: #ExoticFood #FlyingGoose #ISO14068

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Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi Tanam 175 Bibit Pohon Kayu Jalur

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:34:18 +0700

KUANSING (MR) - Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi menggelar Bakti Penanaman Kayu Jalur Kuantan Singingi pada rabu, 14 Oktober 2026 di Hutan Kota Teluk Kuantan. Penanaman bibit ini bersempena Hari Jadi Kuantan Singingi ke 27 tahun dan Milad Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi yang pertama.

Kegiatan dibuka oleh Asisten 1, dr. H. Fahdiansyah, Sp. OG, diikuti oleh Ketua DPRD Kuantan Singingi, Kapolres Kuantan Singingi, Danramil Inhu Kuansing, Kejari Teluk Kuantan, Ketua PN Teluk Kuantan, Ketua PA Teluk Kuantan, Para Kepala Dinas OPD Kuantan Singingi, LAM Kuansing, LAN Kuansing, Camat Kuantan Tengah Osis SMA/SMK di Teluk Kuantan.

Dalam sambutannya, Dt Toni Werdiansyah, Panglima Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi mengatakan dalam acara ini dilaksanakan penanaman 175 batang bibit pohon yang diperuntukkan bagi kayu jalur.

"Dalam acara seremoni di hutan kota Teluk Kuantan ditanam 175 bibit pohon dan kedepannya 2 batang bibit akan di tanam di seluruh Desa di Kuantan Singingi" imbuhnya.

Selanjutnya dt.Toni mengungkapkan " Penanaman bibit kayu jalur akan dibuat dalam berita acara yang ditanda tangani agar hutan dan pohon jalur tidak boleh ditebang sehingga 100 tahun lagi dapat dimanfaatkan oleh penerus kita di Kuansing" ujarnya.

"Kita bukan mewarisi alam dan lingkungan dari nenek moyang, tapi alam dan lingkungan kita adalah milik anak cucu kita, jika kita menganggap alam adalah warisan nenek moyang maka akan kita habiskan, tapi jika milik anak cucu kita maka alam akan kita pelihara" sorak Toni Werdiansyah.

Sementara itu, Kapolres Kuansing, AKBP Hidayat Perdana, S.H., S.I.K., M.H.

Dalam sambutanya yang dibacakan Kabag SDM Polres Kuansing menyebutkan bahwa

Pembentukan Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singing sejak 12 Oktober 2025 lalu adalah inisiasi dari Kapolda Riau dan didukung penuh oleh Gubernur Riau, Bupati Kuansing dan Kapolres Kuansing.

"Kami ucapkan terima kasih kepada Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi yang telah banyak membantu kegiatan pelestarian alam dan lingkungan terutama dalam pemberantasan PETI yang sepenuhnya belum dapat teratasi. Dubalang Batang Kuansing dalam menjaga sungai, hutan dan alam di Kuansing sudah banyak memberi kontribusi dan bakti penanaman pohon ini adalah wujud kepedulian itu" kata Kapolres.

Selanjutnya, dr. H. Fahdiansyah dalam arahannya mengatakan bahwa Pemerintah Daerah berkomitmen dalam melestarikan warisan pacu jalur yang tidak ternilai harganya.

"Kita tidak tau kalau daerah lain, provinsi lain barangkali cemburu dengan tradisi kita yang masih bertahan sampai 100 tahun lebih. Salah satu upaya kita adalah dengan mengupayakan ketersediaan bahan baku pacu jalur kedepan berupa kayu jalur" ungkapnya.

Kemudian dr. Ukup mengucapkan " Untuk itu kami beri apresiasi kepada Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi untuk menjaga tradisi pacu jalur dengan menanam kayu jalur ini. Kami mengharapkan agar dinas lingkungan hidup, dinas perkebunan dan dinas lainnya untuk kita menanam bibit kayu jalur secara massif dan menjadi tradisi di Kuantan Singingi ini" harap Asisten 1.

Acara dilanjutkan dengan Pemotongan Lemang dan makan Lemang bersama dalam milad Dubalang Batang Kuantan Singingi yang pertama. Setelah penanda tangan berita acara, dilaksanakan langsung penanaman bibit kayu jalur dari berbagai unsur lembaga dan instansi di Kuantan Singingi. ***

What If Anxiety Isn’t the Enemy? Bupa’s Health or Hype Video Series Explores the Body’s Response to Anxiety and New Approach to Workplace Burnout

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:42 +0700

Following a dramatic confinement trial with Joe Wicks MBE, psychiatrist warns that trying to forcibly suppress stress may fuel physical burnout

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – For millions of busy Hong Kong professionals, daily stress and anxiety are often internalised as personal weaknesses or frustrating obstacles to career performance. Following World Mental Health Day, Bupa Group's new global health experiment video series, Health or Hype, challenges this perspective by exploring a counter-intuitive question: What if anxiety is not our enemy, but a biological signal meant to protect us?

Following a dramatic confinement trial with Joe Wicks MBE, psychiatrist warns that trying to forcibly suppress stress may fuel physical burnout

The video series features British fitness coach and best-selling author Joe Wicks MBE taking part in a confinement challenge designed to trigger feelings of stress and anxiety. To demonstrate some of the ways acute anxiety can affect human physiology in real-time, Wicks took part in a monitored challenge inside a purpose-built, pitch-black wooden box. As the door was fastened shut, Wick experienced an immediate physical respond—his heart rate surged, his breathing turned rapid and shallow, and he described a knot and cramping sensation in his stomach.

Psychotherapist Owen O'Kane, who supported Wicks during the challenge, explained that these involuntary physical reactions are primal survival mechanisms. In modern high-pressure environments, however, individuals routinely fall into the trap of trying to suppress, numb, or mentally fight these uncomfortable sensations. O'Kane highlights that attempting to eradicate anxiety may paradoxically reinforce the brain's perception of threat; instead, learning to acknowledge anxiety without judgment allows the mind to regain emotional equilibrium. In the episode, breathwork specialist Liza Al Sady guides Wicks and international rugby legend Ruby Tui through targeted nasal diaphragmatic breathing, demonstrating how extending exhalations directly stimulates the vagus nerve to calm the nervous system.

To help Hong Kong's busy professionals find a realistic balance and navigate intense corporate pressure, Dr. Oliver Chan, Specialist in Psychiatry, shares his medical perspective on the brain's stress response, "Many professionals in Hong Kong view anxiety as a personal failing, trying to force themselves to 'stop worrying' through sheer willpower. But from a brain-science perspective, during intense panic or acute anxiety, the brain's threat-response system can temporarily overpower logical reasoning. Think of anxiety as your body's internal smoke alarm. When you face enormous stress or overwhelming workloads, this alarm goes off, flooding your body with stress hormones that could impair the functioning of brain regions involved in attention, planning and rational decision-making. Your heart races, your breathing gets shallow, and your body enters survival mode.

The biggest mistake people make is trying to argue with the alarm. If you try to fight, ignore, or feel ashamed of the anxiety, your brain assumes the danger is escalating, making the alarm ring even louder and eventually leading to prolonged psychological distress and fatigue. Instead, we must learn to shut off the alarm physically before we can calm down mentally. Simple breathing techniques, specifically making your out-breath significantly longer than your in-breath, act as a physical brake pedal. It may help shift the body towards a calmer physiological state and reduce the intensity of the stress response. Treating anxiety not as an enemy, but as an internal alert system we can actively manage, is essential for long-term health in a high-pressure city like Hong Kong."

Your 60-Second Desktop Reset: Calming the Nervous System
Instead of trying to fight or suppress the physical feelings of stress, try this simple, clinically backed reset to soothe your nervous system during your workday:

Unclench and Ground: Place both feet flat on the floor, drop your shoulders away from your ears, and consciously unclamp your jaw.
Nasal Diaphragmatic Breath: Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 3, allowing your abdomen to expand rather than your chest.
Extended Exhale: Slowly exhale through your nose for a count of 5 or 6. Making the exhale visibly longer than the inhale increases parasympathetic activity and may naturally modulate your heart rate

Caring for mental wellbeing is not about eliminating stress entirely. By recognising anxiety as a natural signal and learning simple tools to reset our nervous system, every Hong Kong professional can cultivate sustainable resilience.

Watch the full episode and see Joe Wicks take part in the confinement challenge on YouTube: What if anxiety isn't the enemy? Joe Wicks finds out - Health or Hype Episode 5: Anxiety - YouTube

Hashtag: #BupaHongKong #HealthorHype #HealthInsurance #HealthTips #StressManagement #WorkplaceHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention

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Bupa – A health insurance specialist

Established in 1947, Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 68 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.

Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong.

For more information, visit www.bupa.com.hk/en/.

TROOPS, Inc. Announces Landmark Merger with EFFORCE Group, Expanding into Multi-Vertical Digital Asset Infrastructure and Securing Crypto Trading

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:40 +0700

Merger Agreement Architects Alan Sun and Ricky Sun Appointed as Corporate Advisors to Provide Strategic Business Advice

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO) ("TROOPS" or the "Company"), a diversified conglomerate spanning financial technology and insurance services, today announced that it has signed a merger agreement with EFFORCE Group.

This strategic combination unites TROOPS' robust ecosystem with EFFORCE's blockchain infrastructure and regulatory credentials. Co-founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, EFFORCE has established a prominent presence in the digital asset and sustainability sectors through its focus on innovative technology-driven solutions. Mr. Wozniak remains a shareholder of EFFORCE following the transaction.

Following the signing of the merger agreement, EFFORCE Group will appoint Alan Sun and Ricky Sun as Corporate Advisors. As the architects behind this merger agreement, they bring extensive experience in investment and commercial law, respectively, and will provide advice on the Company's business and capital strategies.

Alan Sun stated: "This merger integrates the complementary strengths of both parties across technology R&D, regulatory compliance, business development, and market access. By combining our respective capabilities, both parties are committed to creating a stronger business platform positioned to capture multiple market opportunities in the evolving digital asset economy."

A Multi-Vertical Ecosystem: Beyond Crypto Trading

Through this merger, TROOPS will gain access to EFFORCE Group's frameworks and technology, expanding its operational scope beyond traditional cryptocurrency exchange capabilities into synergistic digital verticals, including potential opportunities to access trades for carbon credits and green certificates.

The combined group intends to leverage its expanded infrastructure and industry expertise to pursue opportunities spanning digital assets, sustainability-focused initiatives, financial services integration, and related technology-driven business models.

The transaction is expected to provide a solid foundation for future growth while enhancing the group's ability to serve institutional and commercial clients across multiple markets.

Strategic Leadership Insights

"This merger represents a significant milestone for TROOPS as we continue to expand our digital asset infrastructure and diversified business platform," said Damian Thurnheer, President and CEO of TROOPS, Inc. "The combination of EFFORCE's technology, regulatory capabilities, and industry expertise with TROOPS' existing operations creates new opportunities for growth, innovation, and value creation."

A spokesperson for EFFORCE Group added, "The combination of EFFORCE's licensing framework, digital asset expertise, and sustainability-focused initiatives with TROOPS' market presence creates a strong foundation for future development across multiple business verticals. We believe the transaction will enable the combined group to explore new strategic opportunities while leveraging the strengths of both organizations."

The integration is expected to accelerate revenue growth opportunities, diversify income streams, and support the creation of long-term value for NASDAQ: TROO shareholders. Both parties expect to work closely together to ensure a seamless integration process and to maximize the strategic benefits of the transaction for stakeholders of both organizations.

Hashtag: #TROOPS #EFFORCE

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About TROOPS, Inc.

TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO) is a diversified holding company listed on NASDAQ and headquartered in Hong Kong. The Company is dedicated to integrating traditional physical industries with cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver efficient, secure, and innovative solutions to global clients. As a NASDAQ-listed company, TROOPS, Inc. consistently adheres to international corporate governance and strict compliance standards. Moving forward, the Company will continue to deepen the integration of fintech and digital assets through technological innovation and global strategic acquisitions to drive long-term growth value for shareholders.

Website: https://www.troops.co/

About EFFORCE Group

Co-founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, EFFORCE is an innovative pioneer specializing in blockchain technology, digital assets, and green sustainability. The company aims to reshape global energy efficiency and carbon asset markets through decentralized technology, enabling businesses and individuals to directly participate in and financially benefit from environmental carbon-reduction projects.

Website: https://www.efforce.io/

Alaya Consulting Study Finds Only 12.5% of Hong Kong Large-Cap Companies Fully Disclosed Scenario-Linked Financial Effects Ahead of Upcoming Mandatory Reporting Cycle

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:39 +0700

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – Alaya Consulting today released its latest research, From Climate Narrative to Numbers: A Study of Quantitative Scenario Analysis Disclosure among Hang Seng Composite LargeCap Index Constituents, examining how leading Hong Kong-listed companies disclose quantitative climate scenario analysis in their public reports.

The study reviewed the 2025 climate-related disclosures of 112 constituents of the Hang Seng Composite LargeCap Index, focusing on whether companies provide scenario-based information that is quantitative, financially connected and decision-useful for investors and other stakeholders.

The research found that while climate-related disclosure has become more common among large-cap companies, supported by the introduction of HKEX's new climate-related disclosure requirements under Part D of the ESG Code, many issuers remain at an early stage in translating climate risk awareness into quantified analysis. Companies frequently identify climate risks, describe governance arrangements and refer to climate scenarios, but fewer disclose the numerical outputs, financial implications or strategic conclusions needed to assess business resilience under different climate futures.

Key findings include:

93% of companies disclosed some form of climate scenario analysis, but the depth of disclosure varied significantly;
25% fully quantified physical risks;
19% fully quantified transition risks; and
only 12.5% fully disclosed scenario-linked financial effects.

The findings show a clear gap between climate risk recognition and decision-useful quantification. Many companies now acknowledge climate-related risks and opportunities, but fewer explain what those risks mean in measurable business or financial terms.

Tony Wong, Founder of Alaya Consulting, stated: "Climate scenario analysis should not be treated as a reporting box-ticking exercise. Its real value lies in helping companies understand how climate-related risks and opportunities may affect their assets, operations, cash flows and long-term strategy."

"Our study shows that Hong Kong large-cap companies are increasingly aware of climate scenario analysis, but the market now needs to move from narrative disclosure to numbers. As HKEX's mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements begin to apply to relevant issuers, quantitative and financially connected analysis will be essential for investors, boards and management teams to assess resilience and make informed decisions."

The study highlights that financial effects remain the weakest area of disclosure. While some companies quantify risk exposure — such as assets exposed to flooding, carbon pricing or transition risks — only a smaller group translates those exposures into potential impacts on revenue, operating costs, capital expenditure, asset values, profitability or cash flows.

This matters because quantitative scenario analysis helps companies and report users understand the magnitude, timing and business relevance of climate risks. Without quantification, disclosures may identify that a company faces climate-related risks, but provide limited insight into whether those risks are material, manageable, increasing, or already reflected in strategic and financial planning.

The research comes at an important time for the Hong Kong market. With mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements applying to relevant large-cap issuers for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2026, companies will need to strengthen scenario analysis capability and improve the connectivity between sustainability reporting, financial planning and business strategy.

According to Alaya Consulting, companies should prioritise:

selecting relevant physical and transition climate scenarios;
disclosing key assumptions and time horizons;
quantifying risk exposure by asset, geography, business unit or portfolio, where relevant;
assessing potential financial effects under different scenarios; and
linking scenario outputs to resilience planning, investment decisions and capital allocation.

"The next stage of climate disclosure is about usefulness," added Mr. Wong. "Companies that can explain not only what climate risks they face, but how those risks may affect financial performance and strategic resilience, will be better positioned to meet regulatory expectations and respond to investor demand for credible climate-related information."

To obtain the full report or arrange a discussion on FY2026 climate disclosure readiness, please contact Alaya Consulting.

Hashtag: #AlayaConsulting #ClimateDisclosure #ScenarioAnalysis

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About Alaya Consulting

Alaya Consulting is a specialist ESG consultancy focusing on climate-related disclosure, ESG advisory, pre-assurance, data verification and ratings enhancement. Its advisory services cover evolving international and market-specific requirements, including climate-related disclosure requirements, supply chain-related regulations and sustainability reporting developments.

With offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, we advise clients across a wide range of industries, including real estate, environmental services, utilities, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals. We are an ISSB training partner, and the ESG Partner of the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA).

Since 2014, Alaya has contributed to the achievement of SDG 12.6 by advising on nearly 1,000 sustainability disclosure projects. Our latest approved science-based target is to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030. Alaya has also achieved a CDP climate change score of B, reflecting our continued commitment to climate transparency and performance.

ReadyServer includes AI model access with every VPS plan, without per-token billing

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:36 +0700

ReadyServer includes AI model access with every VPS plan, without per-token billing

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – ReadyServer, a Singapore-based provider of cloud and IT infrastructure services,has introduced the ReadyServer LLM API, giving customers on every ReadyServer VPS plan access to hosted open AI models at no additional cost. The OpenAI-compatible API lets developers connect applications running on their VPS to ReadyServer's shared AI inference infrastructure, without arranging a separate model service, obtaining an API key or paying per token.

For a developer building an AI application, hosting the application and accessing the model behind it are often separate decisions. A team may already have a server for its code and data, but still needs to work out where the model will run, how to connect to it and how usage will be billed. ReadyServer's approach brings model access into its existing VPS offering.

"Developers may have a clear idea for an AI application, but getting access to a model introduces another service to set up and another usage bill to manage," said Alan Woo, Chief Executive Officer of ReadyServer. "We wanted to make that first step simpler by including model access with the VPS they already use."

The API is reachable from a ReadyServer VPS through the company's private network. It is not exposed for use from a customer's own computer or a server hosted with another provider. Customers do not receive a dedicated GPU VPS or need to install a model on their existing server. Instead, applications on their VPS send requests to models hosted on ReadyServer's shared inference infrastructure.

Developers can use the service to build chatbots, AI agents, coding assistants and document search tools. It also supports retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), which lets an application draw on selected documents when producing a response. Other supported capabilities include summarisation, classification, data extraction, image input, tool calling and structured JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) output. These are available capabilities; the applications a customer builds will depend on its own development work.

The API uses a format compatible with the OpenAI API. Developers can connect using tools such as curl or the Python and Node.js OpenAI Software Development Kits (SDKs) by configuring their applications to use the ReadyServer API endpoint. No additional service installation is required on the VPS. While some SDKs require a non-empty API key field, ReadyServer does not issue an actual key for this service and a placeholder value can be used.

ReadyServer currently serves two open-weight Qwen models. Qwen3.6-27B is designed to return direct answers more quickly. Qwen3.8-27B has a longer context window and is suited to work involving lengthy documents or tasks that require multiple steps. Both are hosted by ReadyServer; "OpenAI-compatible" describes the API format, rather than the models themselves.

"We chose shared inference capacity so customers can access hosted models without each having to run a dedicated GPU server," Woo said. "It is a practical way for developers to start building, but shared capacity also means we need to be clear about fair use and what happens when demand is high."

The service has no published monthly token allowance and does not charge customers per token. Usage is governed by ReadyServer's fair-use policy. When the service is busy, requests may be queued and response times may increase. The ReadyServer LLM API is provided on a best-effort basis without a service-level agreement.

The ReadyServer LLM API is available to customers across every ReadyServer VPS plan. Documentation covering setup, supported models, API use and fair use is available at readyserver.ai.

Hashtag: #ReadyServer

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About ReadyServer

ReadyServer Pte Ltd provides internet infrastructure, network, data centre and cloud computing solutions. The ReadyServer LLM API gives its VPS customers access to hosted open AI models through the company’s private network.

Cushman & Wakefield Hosts "Gateway to America" Summit to Support Chinese Retail Brands’ U.S. Expansion

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:35 +0700

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – As Chinese retail, cultural and creative, and premium consumer brands continue to gain international recognition, an increasing number are accelerating their expansion into global markets. With its vast consumer market, mature business ecosystem, well-developed infrastructure and established Chinese-American communities, the United States has emerged as a key destination for Chinese brands pursuing international growth.

On October 13, Cushman & Wakefield hosted its Gateway to America Summit in Shanghai, bringing together retail experts from the firm's U.S., Asia Pacific and Greater China teams. The event focused on the opportunities and challenges facing Chinese brands entering the U.S. market, offering insights into American retail market dynamics, practical expansion strategies, local operations and evolving consumer trends. The summit attracted entrepreneurs, brand executives and business partners for in-depth discussions and networking.

K.K. Chiu, International Director and Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, delivered the opening remarks: "Chinese brands are entering a new phase of globalization. An increasing number of Chinese retail, cultural and creative, and premium consumer brands are gaining international recognition, marking a significant transition from 'Made in China' to globally recognized Chinese brands. Their influence in international markets continues to grow. Through this summit, we aim to provide valuable insights into U.S. market dynamics and localization strategies, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and help Chinese brands identify new opportunities as they expand their global presence."

Fanny Fan, Executive Director, U.S. Retail Services, Cushman & Wakefield, commented: "As one of the world's largest consumer markets, the United States has long been a strategic destination for international brands. However, the U.S. retail landscape is undergoing significant transformation. Rapidly evolving consumer preferences, rising operating costs and intensifying competition have raised the barriers to entry for brick-and-mortar retailers.

For Chinese brands seeking to establish a presence in the U.S., success requires more than a compelling product offering. It demands a thorough understanding of local retail markets, strict adherence to regulatory requirements and the ability to anticipate changing consumer trends. Every site selection decision and operational strategy plays a critical role in determining a brand's long-term success in an overseas market."

The U.S. retail market continues to demonstrate resilience, with consumer spending maintaining positive growth despite a moderation in its pace. According to Cushman & Wakefield research, U.S. retail vacancy rates remain low, at only 6.0% for U.S. shopping-center space in the second quarter of 2026 while annual rent growth remained slightly above 2%. Although new retail development has remained limited, the volume of projects under construction has reached its highest level since 2023. Available retail space is expected to remain constrained, particularly in prime shopping destinations, where demand continues to outpace the supply of high-quality space.

Duke Zhen, Managing Director, Head of Retail Services, China, Cushman & Wakefield, added: "Leveraging our global network of more than 350 offices across over 60 countries, together with our extensive experience supporting multinational corporations and Chinese enterprises expanding overseas, we have developed an integrated service model that combines local market expertise in China with on-the-ground execution capabilities internationally.

"Our China-based teams have a deep understanding of Chinese brands' business models and growth strategies, while our U.S. teams bring extensive knowledge of local market regulations, retail landscapes, compliance requirements and cross-cultural operations. By combining these capabilities through our global platform, we are committed to helping more Chinese brands successfully enter international markets, establish sustainable operations and translate their product strengths and brand potential into lasting global competitiveness."

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 53,000 employees in nearly 350 offices and 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cushman-&-wakefield-greater-china).

A Symphony of Terroir & Precision: Franciacorta PDO Wines and Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters Elevate 2026 Festive Pairings in Hong Kong

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:31 +0700

From Italy’s Vineyard Precision to Sun-Enriched French Marine Aquaculture, EU-Certified Delicacies Showcase European Excellence with Climatic Adaptability and Natural Resilience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – European culinary heritage enters a refined chapter in Hong Kong as Franciacorta PDO sparkling wines from Northern Italy and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters from Southwestern France unite for a prestigious campaign. Under the recurring motif of "European Elegance for Any Moment," this joint initiative brings two of Europe's most revered regional delicacies to Hong Kong's discerning epicures and fine-dining establishments in time for the upcoming seasonal celebrations.

Underpinning this collaborative arrival is the European Union's quality certification system established in 1992, comprising Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) labels. These certifications guarantee that every step of production adheres to strict, time-honored specifications, preserving authentic territorial identity, sustainable practices, and uncompromised excellence. Hong Kong gourmets can now discover these exceptional products through leading local food and wine purveyors across the city.

Franciacorta PDO: Adaptable Viticulture & The Art of Bottle Ageing

As the 2026 vintage unfolds, the Franciacorta appellation in Lombardy has demonstrated extraordinary viticultural agility and human expertise in response to evolving weather patterns. Following a warm spring and high summer temperatures across the rolling glacial hills of Brescia, local winegrowers initiated harvesting on July 30 in the Montorfano area, marking the earliest start in the appellation's history. This proactive strategy allowed wineries to pick grapes at optimal balance, preserving the vibrant acidity and aromatic purity essential for traditional-method sparkling wines.

Spanning more than 3,500 hectares and 120 wineries, Franciacorta's terroir, influenced by cooling alpine breezes from Lake Iseo, is cultivated primarily with Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco, alongside the indigenous, late-ripening Erbamat varietal, which is also included among the permitted varieties for the denomination, bestowing extra structural depth and freshness to the wines. The appellation's disciplined winemaking rules dictate extended secondary fermentation in the bottle, expressed through a spectrum of distinct typologies:

Franciacorta

Crafted primarily from Chardonnay and/or Pinot Nero, with Pinot Bianco permitted up to 50% and Erbamat up to 10%. Aged on the lees for a minimum of 18 months under 5 to 6 atmospheres of pressure, delivering savoury, zesty notes of freshly baked bread and yeast, citrus, and dried fruits across dosage categories from bone-dry Pas Dosé to Demi-Sec.

Franciacorta Satèn

Crafted exclusively from white grapes (Chardonnay with Pinot Bianco up to 50%) and bottled at a lower pressure of maximum 5 atmospheres, yielding an ultra-fine, silky, and creamy Brut profile aged on the lees for at least 24 months.

Franciacorta Rosé

Formulated with at least 35% Pinot Nero fermented on the skins, blended with Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco, and aged for a minimum of 24 months, it exhibits a full-bodied structure with pronounced aromas of wild strawberry, rose, and toasted notes, finishing clean and zesty. It is produced across all dosage categories, from Pas Dosé to Demi-Sec.

Franciacorta Millesimato

Produced only in exceptional years, this single-vintage expression requires at least 85% of the wine to originate from the stated vintage. Aged on the lees for a minimum of 30 months, its complex profile directly mirrors the distinct weather patterns and grape quality of that specific harvest. It is crafted across various dosage categories, ranging from Pas Dosé to Extra Dry, except for Satèn Millesimato, which is produced exclusively as Brut.

Franciacorta Riserva

Representing the highest expression of single-vintage quality, Riserva wines undergo extended ageing on the lees for a minimum of 60 months. This prolonged bottle maturation imparts exceptionally complex and evolved aromas and flavours. It is crafted in Pas Dosé, Extra Brut, and Brut categories, with Satèn Riserva produced exclusively as Brut.

Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters: Sun-Nourished Excellence& Controlled Maturation

In parallel, Marennes Oléron oyster producers along France's Atlantic coast in Charente-Maritime report a high-quality season, backed by the natural marine resilience and responsible, cycle-based aquaculture. As an ancient marine species that has adapted to shifting ocean environments over hundreds of millions of years, oysters naturally adjust to environmental changes. Operating under strict cahier des charges (production specifications), local growers practice a philosophy of restraint—using no artificial feeding or chemical treatments—while voluntarily halting summer harvesting between June and August to respect natural reproductive cycles.

This seasonal pause, combined with high levels of summer sunshine in 2026, generated an abundance of natural microalgae across the 3,000 hectares of shallow clay ponds known as claires. As harvesting resumes for the traditional claires finishing process, these sun-nourished conditions produce notably plump, firm, and flavorful oysters. The resulting portfolio offers nuanced marine profiles tailored for every seafood connoisseur:

Fine de Claire

Light, elegant, and less fleshy, beloved for the subtle freshness of its marine profile.

Fine de Claire Verte

Famous for its signature green-gilled hue, offering a unique vegetal nuance from naturally occurring blue microalgae in the ponds.

Spéciale de Claire

Plump, firm, and visibly meatier, exhibiting a balance between natural sweetness and ocean saltiness.

Pousse en Claire

The benchmark quality of the basin, cultivated for at least four months at low density in the ponds, allows each oyster extended feeding time to achieve a firm, luxurious mouthfeel filled with briny, nutty, vegetal, and mineral complexity.

Gastronomic Synergy: From Raw Bar to Contemporary Culinary Art

When paired, Franciacorta PDO wines and Marennes Oléron PGI oysters establish a harmony of umami, salinity, and effervescence. The fine bubbles and crisp acidity of crafted Franciacorta wines act as a palate cleanser, balancing the creamy texture and natural brine of fresh oysters. Served raw at ideal temperatures, between 6°C and 10°C for the sparkling wines and 5°C to 15°C for the oysters, the duo offers a sophisticated tasting experience.

The Festive Tasting Menu: A Four-Act Harmony

A curated gastronomic journey celebrating the dialogue between Italian effervescence and French ocean terroir.

Act I: The Crisp Ocean Prelude

The Shell: Fine de Claire (light, elegant, and gracefully restrained with a delicate marine salinity)
The Pour: Franciacorta Brut or Satèn
The Synergy: Vibrant effervescence complements the oyster's gentle brine, accentuating its subtle creaminess and leaving a refreshed, clean palate.

Act II: Herbal Marine & Floral Elegance

The Shell: Fine de Claire Verte (famous for its natural green gills and subtle, herbal-vegetal notes)
The Pour: Franciacorta Satèn or Brut Millesimato
The Synergy: The silky, rounded texture of white-grape sparkling wine with nuances of toasted nuts and delicate florals echoes the oyster's unique herbal complexity.

Act III: Satisfying Meatiness & Zesty Balance

The Shell: Spéciale de Claire (plump and meatier with a balance of sweetness and ocean salt)
The Pour: Franciacorta Brut
The Synergy: The wine's bright, zesty acidity and structure balance the oyster's richer, satisfying mouthfeel.

Act IV: The High-Gastronomy Highlight

The Shell: Pousse en Claire (slow-matured in the claires for intense, multi-layered depth)
The Pour: Franciacorta Pas Dosé
The Synergy: Bone-dry, mineral-driven purity meets concentrated umami, nutty richness, and deep marine complexity.

Landing in Hong Kong in time for memorable festive celebrations, Franciacorta PDO wines are now accessible at Watson's Wine, Enoteca, and Wine Paradise. Meanwhile, Marennes Oléron PGI oysters are available for direct delivery through fine food partners, including Bon-Eat-O, Cheese Club, JFood, and Seafood Society.

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About Franciacorta PDO Wines

Franciacorta wines are produced in the renowned Italian region of Franciacorta and bear the strict PDO certification. This certification attests to the regulations that the Franciacorta PDO must meet to preserve the special flavours and quality nurtured in the region. Made mainly from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, and Erbamat grapes, the traditional secondary fermentation in the bottle ensures refined bubbles, rich aromas and savoury complexity.

About Marennes Oléron PGI Oysters

Marennes Oléron oysters originate from a special growing region in the Marennes Oléron region of France, and are PGI-certified. Matured in a distinctive environment with tidal currents and mineral-rich seawater, they are characterised by an aromatic, creamy taste. A sign of quality and protection of the local region, the PGI label gives consumers a high degree of confidence in the standard of the oysters cultivated here.

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Kaimirra Opens Boutique at Pavilion Damansara Heights and Kiosk at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:31 +0700

The Malaysian ammolite and meteorite jewellery brand brings rare natural materials to two new retail destinations

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – Kaimirra, the Malaysian jewellery brand known for ammolite and meteorite, has opened a boutique at Pavilion Damansara Heights and a kiosk at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The openings give more customers access to its ammolite, meteorite and gemstone jewellery, and a chance to see these rare materials up close before purchase.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony lead by Mr. Tay (CFO of Kaimirra), Datuk Lee (Director of Impian Ekspresi), Mr. Joshua (Co-Founder of Kaimirra), Mr. Rahul (CEO of Kaimirra), Mr. Ren (COO of Kaimirra) - standing sequence from left to right.

The Pavilion Damansara Heights boutique held its grand opening on 9 October 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and lion dance. The kiosk brings the brand to Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur's main shopping district.

Founded in 2021
Nelson Foo and Joshua Tan founded Kaimirra in 2021 out of a shared fascination with extraordinary natural materials. Ammolite's vivid colours and meteorite's journey from space drew them in, and they set out to introduce both to a wider audience through contemporary jewellery.

Their belief is simple: rare materials deserve to be worn proudly. Kaimirra gives these discoveries a place beyond private collections and display cabinets.

"Ammolite and meteorite are older than anything else you will ever wear, and no two stones are alike," said Nelson Foo, co-founder of Kaimirra. "We wanted people to see them properly, hold them and choose a piece that feels like theirs."

"Watching ammolite shift colour under the lights is what wins people over," said Joshua Tan, co-founder. "That is why we wanted to give it a proper space."

Ammolite and the colours of ancient life
Ammolite is a rare organic gemstone formed from the iridescent shells of fossilised ammonites. These marine creatures died out in the mass extinction that ended the Cretaceous Period 66 million years ago, alongside the non-avian dinosaurs. Gem-quality ammolite is commercially mined in southwestern Alberta, Canada, where Kaimirra sources its stones directly from miners.

Microscopic layers in the shell interact with light to produce colours that shift with movement and viewing angle. Each stone has its own combination of colours and patterns, so even pieces in the same design look different. For the wearer, that means jewellery no one else has.

Meteorite and a connection to space
Meteorites are fragments of extraterrestrial rock or metal that survive their passage through Earth's atmosphere. Most originate from asteroids, while some come from the Moon or Mars. Their unusual textures and origins offer a tangible connection to space through jewellery.

Kaimirra's collection includes Muonionalusta from Sweden, Aletai from China, Sericho pallasite from Kenya and lunar meteorite. Muonionalusta reveals fine, interlocking Widmanstätten patterns (crystal structures that appear when the metal is etched), while Aletai displays broader ones. Sericho pallasite contains olivine crystals within an iron-nickel matrix, and lunar meteorite carries the rocky texture of material from the Moon.

These textures appeal to customers drawn to astronomy, natural patterns and unconventional materials. Each piece in Kaimirra's meteorite collection comes with a certificate stating its material type and origin.

Discovering the collections in person
The Pavilion Damansara Heights boutique features deep navy interiors, museum-style displays and a mini gallery of meteorites and ammonite fossils. Customers can examine the materials closely and see how ammolite's colours respond to light.

Across both locations, Kaimirra pairs contemporary design with guidance on material origins, individual characteristics and jewellery care, helping customers choose pieces that reflect their interests and taste.

Visit Kaimirra
Boutique: Lot 3.14.00, Level 3, Pavilion Damansara Heights, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.Kiosk: Lot P4.20.00, Level 4, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Website: www.kaimirra.com | Instagram: @kaimirra_official

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About Kaimirra

Kaimirra is a Malaysian jewellery brand founded in 2021 by Nelson Foo and Joshua Tan. Part of the Tutan Group, it specialises in contemporary ammolite and meteorite jewellery and also offers other gemstones, bringing distinctive natural materials into designs made to be worn proudly.

Media contacts
Jane Ng | Deputy Director Marketing
+60 11-2369 6425 | jane.ng@kaimirra.com

Joo Yee | Senior Marketing Manager
+60 17-240 5939 | jooyee.hee@kaimirra.com

Disney Imagination Unveiled as Name for Japan’s Inaugural Disney Cruise Ship

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:30 +0700

URAYASU, CHIBA, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 October 2026 - Oriental Land Co., Ltd. and ORIENTAL LAND CRUISE Co., Ltd. announced that the name of its new Disney cruise ship, to commence operations for the first time in Japan with Tokyo International Cruise Terminal as its primary homeport, has been determined as Disney Imagination.

Concept image of the Disney Imagination cruise ship

Disney Imagination is a ship of dreams and wishes filled with the power of "imagination" — the heart of Disney's storytelling. The name embodies the hope for guests of all generations to enjoy their voyage while experiencing the "imagination" of Disney.

Disney character depicted on the stern of the ship

Disney Imagination will bring guests on an ocean journey where they can immerse themselves in the world of Disney magic, wonder and fantasy, and create cherished memories that last a lifetime.

Additionally, the ship's stern will feature Ariel from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Little Mermaid. Ariel joins Sebastian, the court composer crab, to paint the ship's name on the stern.

Onboard Disney Imagination, guests can look forward to a diverse array of entertainment. This includes spectacular stage shows performed in a theater seating over 1,300 guests; stage shows on the outdoor deck featuring Disney Characters; programs offered at various locations inside the ship; and greetings with Disney Characters in exclusive Disney cruise attire.

The ship will also boast approximately 30 unique food and beverage venues, from three main dining restaurants each with a unique theme and menu, to cafes and bars, alongside shops offering Disney Imagination-exclusive merchandise and more. Furthermore, dedicated areas offering engaging programs for children will be available, while adult guests can enjoy exclusive areas for a serene and relaxing time. Every guest will find their own unique way to experience a dream cruise.

Oriental Land Group's cruise business in Japan will operate under the official name Disney Cruise Line Japan. With Disney Imagination as its very first Disney cruise ship, this project will be the Oriental Land Group's testament to new challenges and growth, expanding the stage from Maihama onto the high seas and establishing a new pillar alongside its theme park and hotel businesses.

Through a one-of-a-kind experience that combines the leisurely rhythm of a cruise with Disney storytelling and dedicated hospitality, the Oriental Land Group will harness its knowledge and ingenuity to create a family entertainment cruise where every guest, from adults to children, becomes the star of the show.

Please look forward to Disney Imagination setting sail in spring 2029.

All photos are concept images. © Disney

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Chinese Tempera Artist Li Xiaogang Featured in Venice Exhibition

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:56 +0700

Hand-painted works of stillness and quiet dignity presented at Ca' Foscari Esposizioni during the 61st Venice Biennale

VENICE, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – Renowned Beijing-born painter, educator, and Vice President of the Li Keran Academy of Painting, Li Xiaogang (b. 1958), is featured in the research exhibition "Metamorphosis: Beyond the Real – Searching for Victoria Lu. When Humans and AI Think Together, the Story Begins." Held at Ca' Foscari Esposizioni (Dorsoduro 3246) during the 61st Venice Art Biennale, the exhibition—curated by Chief Curator Angelo Maggi alongside co-curators Fei Jun, Fu Sen, and Chuang Cheng-chi—examines the life of critic and curator Victoria Lu while exploring authorship, memory, and subjectivity in the age of artificial intelligence.

Li Xiaogang, Tajik Girl, 2023

Presented his works (viewable at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSy-HJuSXYc) within a tech-driven narrative space, Li infuses his paintings with patience, quiet dignity, and human touch. Built slowly by hand, layer upon layer, his textured tempera surfaces bring portraits, still lifes, and rural scenes into a calm, timeless presence. His artistic outlook synthesizes the aesthetic of mono no aware—a nuanced awareness of impermanence—with the influences of Piero della Francesca, Andrew Wyeth, and Balthus.

Reflecting on the exhibition's focus on artificial intelligence, Li emphasizes that human emotion and tactile presence remain irreplaceable. While AI thrives on rapid generation, tempera demands deliberate slowness, creating a compelling contrast that reaffirms the value of craftsmanship.

For Li, participating in the exhibition is a return to the historical origins of his medium. Having studied Renaissance tempera and fresco in Italy in 1992 following postgraduate studies in Japan under tempera master Ritsuo Maeda, Li continues his lifelong mission to bring Chinese tempera practice to global audiences. "Art ultimately confronts the universal human condition. Beyond regional labels or historical techniques, I hope global audiences experience how tempera—an ancient Western medium—can be reimagined through an Eastern lens to express a shared human experience of time, memory, and emotion."— Li Xiaogang

To discover more about Li Xiaogang's artistic journey and view his extended collection of works, visit https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang.

Hashtag: #LiXiaogang #AtelierXG #VeniceBiennale

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About Atelier XG

Atelier XG represents artist Li Xiaogang globally, connecting his work with collectors, institutions, and cultural partners worldwide.

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Website: https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang.

XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:52 +0700

UAF registration strengthens compliance footing in Latin America

SANTIAGO, CHILE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, announced that XTransfer Chile SpA has completed registration with Chile's Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF), marking a key milestone in its Latin America expansion.

UAF registration strengthens compliance footing of XTransfer in Latin America.

The registration strengthens XTransfer's local compliance foundation in Chile and supports its ability to provide cross-border payment solutions to businesses in the market. XTransfer specialises in serving SMEs engaged in international trade, helping them simplify international collections and payments while navigating cross-border trade and compliance requirements.

China–Chile Trade Growth Fuels Demand for Cross-border Payments
The China–Chile Free Trade Agreement was the first bilateral free trade agreement signed between China and a Latin American country, coming into effect in 2006. Bilateral trade between China and Chile grew from over US$7 billion in 2005 to US$66.905 billion in 2025, with China remaining Chile's largest trading partner for many consecutive years, according to China Customs data. According to XTransfer data, payment collections from Latin America rose 94% year-on-year in 2025, with collections from Chile increasing by 79%, reflecting the deepening trade ties between the two countries.

Solving the Export Payment Bottleneck
However, many exporters still face the bottleneck of "easy to export, hard to get paid". Latin American buyers often prefer paying in local currencies, while exporters may lack suitable collection channels. USD settlement can add FX costs and cross-border fees, and post-payment steps, including conversion, settlement, and repatriation, can slow cash flow and affect fulfilment. Businesses therefore need a full-chain solution covering pay, collect, settle, and repatriate.

To address this, XTransfer leverages its global local collection network and partnerships with licensed financial institutions to provide eligible companies with local-currency collection accounts in key Latin American markets including Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Peru, supporting currencies such as Chilean Peso, Brazilian Real and Mexican Peso. Buyers can pay from local bank accounts via local clearing, while exporters can convert and settle into RMB through XTransfer, accelerating fund return and improving cash utilisation.

"Completing our UAF registration is a key milestone in our Latin America expansion," said Violas Xiao, Singapore and LatAm CEO of XTransfer. "XTransfer will continue to invest in regulated markets and strengthen its payment infrastructure to support SMEs participating in cross-border commerce," she added.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #Chile #LatAm #Crossborder #Payment #EmgergingMarkets

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XTransfer

XTransfer is the world's largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 1,000,000 registered SMEs globally.

We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world.

XTransfer has obtained required licenses in major hubs, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada.

For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com

L’OCCITANE Introduces "Skin Longevity by Nature", Inspired by 25 Years of Immortelle Research

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:55 +0700

A new approach to anti-ageing skincare focused on resilience, nourishment and long-term skin care

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2026 – As skincare conversations evolve beyond simply correcting visible signs of ageing, L'OCCITANE en Provence introduces a new perspective on healthy ageing: Skin Longevity by Nature. Inspired by more than 25 years of research into Immortelle, the iconic yellow flower from Corsica, L'OCCITANE's approach focuses on supporting skin's natural ability to remain resilient, nourished and healthy-looking over time. Rather than treating ageing as something to fight or reverse, Skin Longevity by Nature encourages a more balanced approach: caring for skin consistently and supporting it through the different stages of life.

Immortelle Divine Youth Oil, Immortelle Divine Cream, Immortelle Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care

What Is Skin Longevity?

Skin longevity is an approach to skincare that focuses on maintaining skin's condition, comfort, resilience and healthy-looking appearance over time. While traditional anti-ageing skincare often focuses on correcting visible concerns such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and uneven texture, skin longevity takes a broader and more proactive view of long-term skin care.

A skin longevity approach includes:

Supporting the skin barrier
Maintaining skin nourishment and comfort
Helping skin remain resilient against daily environmental stressors
Supporting a supple and healthy-looking appearance
Preserving the appearance of firmness and radiance
Caring for skin consistently as it changes over time

For L'OCCITANE, Skin Longevity by Nature represents an evolution of the anti-ageing skincare conversation -from focusing only on visible correction to supporting skin's overall condition and resilience over time.

"Skin longevity is not about stopping the ageing process. It is about understanding how skin changes and caring for it consistently, so it can remain healthy-looking, comfortable and resilient through every stage of life."

Beyond Hydration: The Role of Face Oil

Hydration is an essential part of skincare, but healthy-looking skin also benefits from nourishment and support for its natural lipid balance. Lipids play an important role in the skin barrier and can contribute to skin comfort and softness.

A face oil can complement serums and creams by adding a nourishing step to a skincare routine. It can help skin feel soft, supple and comfortable while contributing to a sensorial daily ritual.

This understanding is at the heart of L'OCCITANE's Art of Oil philosophy - the belief that botanical oils can play an important role in nourishing skin and supporting a balanced skincare routine.

For those exploring the best face oil for ageing skin, an anti-ageing face oil, or a skin longevity routine, botanical oils offer another way to care for skin consistently over time.

The Immortelle Skin Longevity Ritual

The Skin Longevity by Nature philosophy comes to life through the Immortelle Skin Longevity Ritual. Each product has a distinct role, offering targeted care for different skin needs -from restoring radiance and nourishing skin to improving the appearance of firmness and wrinkles.

RESET – Restore Glow

Immortelle Reset Serum

Immortelle Reset Serum helps reset and revitalise skin after daily exposure and visible signs of fatigue, leaving it looking fresher, smoother and more radiant. Its lightweight oil-in-serum texture combines the sensorial nourishment of an oil with the targeted feel of a serum. It is designed to complement a skincare routine whenever skin appears tired, dull or lacking in radiance.

For consumers searching for a radiance serum, oil serum or serum for tired-looking skin, Immortelle Reset Serum offers a lightweight approach to daily skin care.

NOURISH – Strengthen Skin Health from Within

Immortelle Divine Youth Oil

Immortelle Divine Youth Oil is a lightweight face oil that nourishes skin and supports a supple, comfortable and resilient-looking appearance. Inspired by L'OCCITANE's expertise in botanical oils, it is the foundation of the Immortelle Skin Longevity Ritual. The formula combines Immortelle Essential Oil with a blend of botanical oils containing vitamins and omegas. Its lightweight, easily absorbed texture makes it a versatile addition to a daily skincare routine, including combination and oily skin routines, depending on individual skin needs and preferences. For consumers exploring a nourishing face oi for young skin, anti-ageing face oil or facial oil for mature skin, Immortelle Divine Youth Oil offers a botanical approach to consistent daily care.

FIRM – Complete Anti-Ageing Care

Immortelle Divine Cream

Immortelle Divine Cream combines L'OCCITANE's expertise in Immortelle with Immortelle Super Extract to help address visible signs of ageing. With continued use, it helps support firmer, smoother and more radiant-looking skin while targeting the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and uneven texture. As an anti-ageing cream, Immortelle Divine Cream is designed for consumers looking for complete daily care focused on visible signs of ageing and a healthy-looking complexion.

SMOOTH – Smooth Wrinkles

New Immortelle Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care

The latest addition to the Immortelle collection, Immortelle Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care, targets five key wrinkle areas:

Forehead lines
Crow's feet
Frown lines
Under-eye wrinkles
Smile lines

Combining Immortelle-derived actives with hyaluronic acid and peptides, the targeted treatment is designed to provide an immediate smoothing effect and support the appearance of wrinkle reduction with continued use. For consumers searching for targeted wrinkle care, wrinkle cream or a treatment for specific facial lines, this formula offers focused care for key wrinkle-prone areas.

Why L'OCCITANE's Approach Is Different

Skin Longevity by Nature brings together three areas of expertise that have shaped L'OCCITANE's skincare philosophy.

Longevity by Nature

Immortelle is a botanical symbol of resilience. Native to Corsica, the yellow flower thrives in challenging environmental conditions and has long inspired L'OCCITANE's approach to skincare.

More Than 25 Years of Immortelle Research

For more than two decades, L'OCCITANE researchers have explored the properties and potential of Immortelle, translating this botanical expertise into skincare innovations.

The Art of Oil

L'OCCITANE's expertise in botanical oils recognises the importance of nourishment and skin comfort alongside hydration. Face oil is approached not as a heavy additional step, but as part of a balanced and sensorial skincare ritual.

Together, these pillars offer a different perspective on anti-ageing skincare: not trying to reverse time, but supporting skin as it changes over time.

A New Conversation Around Healthy Ageing

Consumers are increasingly looking beyond short-term correction and exploring proactive skincare routines that support their skin's long-term condition. For L'OCCITANE, Skin Longevity by Nature reflects this evolution - a philosophy rooted in nature, supported by decades of Immortelle research and brought to life through a complete skincare ritual combining reset, nourishment, firmness and targeted wrinkle care.

From face oil and serum to anti-ageing cream and targeted wrinkle treatment, the Immortelle skincare collection offers different approaches to caring for skin as it changes over time. Because healthy ageing is not about achieving perfection. It is about giving skin the care it needs to remain healthy-looking, radiant and resilient over time.

IMMORTELLE. LONGEVITY BY NATURE.

The Immortelle Skin Longevity collection is available in Malaysia from September 2026 onwards at all L'OCCITANE boutiques and official online channels.

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L'Occitane Malaysia Sdn Bhd

A Beauty Maison revealing the living force of flora since 1976, L'OCCITANE en Provence draws inspiration from the vibrant nature and cultures of Haute-Provence. The Maison creates skincare, body care, fragrance and home collections formulated in France with botanical ingredients and enhanced by advanced science and an environmentally conscious approach.

Today, L'OCCITANE en Provence shares its philosophy through more than 3,000 boutiques worldwide, 100 spas, 2,500 partner hotels and its own destination hotel, Le Couvent des Minimes, un Hôtel & Spa L'OCCITANE en Provence.

CyCraft Technology Positioned as a Pace Setter in the 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security, Startup Vendors

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:01:09 +0700

The only vendor in the Pace Setters quadrant and the only Asia-based vendor in the report. CyCraft marks its third major international recognition of 2026

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 October 2026 - CyCraft Technology (TWSE: 7823), an AI-native cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been positioned in the Pace Setters quadrant of the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security, Startup Vendors, published on September 16, 2026. CyCraft Technology is the only vendor in the Pace Setters quadrant and the only Asia-based vendor in the report.

XecGuard offers a range of modules that can be tailored to enterprise needs, including General Prompt Attack Protection, System Prompt Enforcement, and Harmful Content Protection.

When AI Goes Off-Script, Defense Must Move at Machine Speed

Enterprises are handing AI agents real authority: reading email, querying databases, approving transactions, changing system configurations. Attackers are using AI too. They probe AI applications with thousands of prompt variations in minutes, adapt to every refusal, and look for the one input that turns a trusted agent into an insider. Prompt injection, sensitive data exposure, and agents exceeding their permissions are no longer edge cases. They are becoming everyday incidents.

Human-speed review cannot keep up with machine-speed attacks. Every organization deploying AI now faces two questions: has this system been tested against an adaptive attacker before launch, and can anything stop it in real time once it goes live?

"AI behaving outside its intended boundaries is fast becoming the norm, not the exception," said Dr. Benson Wu, CEO and Co-Founder of CyCraft. "When agents act on their own and adversaries use AI to attack them, defense has to run at the same speed. Every decision an agent makes must be testable before launch, interceptable in production, and traceable afterward. That is why we built XecART and XecGuard on our own models from day one. We believe being named the only Pace Setter reflects both the strength of our technology and our ability to deliver it in real enterprise environments."

Test Before Launch. Protect in Production.

CyCraft's AI application security portfolio covers both pillars of AI defense.

XecART, CyCraft's AI Red Teaming Security Assessment, attacks AI applications and agents the way a real adversary would. It runs multi-round adaptive tests, shifts tactics based on each response, and delivers resilience reports aligned with international standards, so teams know where their AI breaks before attackers find out.

XecGuard is a real-time guardrail for LLMs and AI agents. Instead of static keyword filters that attackers learn to evade, it is built around each enterprise's own security context. It reads the intent behind every prompt and response, and blocks malicious or abnormal activity as it happens.

Both products draw on CyCraft's native expertise in Chinese and Japanese and on regional threat intelligence, catching attack patterns that general-purpose models routinely miss.

Three International Recognitions in 2026

In April, XecART and XecGuard were included in the OWASP AI Security Solutions Landscape. In July, CyCraft was named a Sample Provider in the Gartner report "Emerging Tech: AI Vendor Race: Reasoning Models Reshape Providers' Approaches to AI Pricing." In September, CyCraft Technology was positioned in the Pace Setters quadrant of the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security, Startup Vendors.

CyCraft believes security is not a brake on AI innovation; it is what lets AI move fast without losing control. Organizations deploying AI applications or agents can request an XecART assessment or a XecGuard evaluation at https://www.cycraft.com/en/contact-us.

XecGuard LLM Firewall
XecART AI Red Teaming Security Assessment
CyCraft Named a Sample Provider in the Gartner® Latest AI Reasoning Models Report—The Only Taiwan-Based Cybersecurity Provider Listed
CyCraft XecART and XecGuard Recognized in OWASP AI Security Solutions Landscape

Report

Gartner®, Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security — Startup Vendors, Meghan Hollis et al., 16 September 2026.

Gartner®, Emerging Tech: AI Vendor Race: Reasoning Models Reshape Providers' Approaches to AI Pricing, Aapo Markkanen et al., 5 June 2026.

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CICC Global Institute 2026 Q4 Macro Forum on "China’s Economy amid Global Rebalancing: New Paradigms and New Industries" Successfully Held in Bangkok, Thailand

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:32 +0700

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – On October 13, the CICC Global Institute (CGI) held its 2026Q4 Macro Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme "China's Economy amid Global Rebalancing: New Paradigms and New Industries". The forum featured welcome remarks, keynote speeches, two thematic dialogues and an evening discussion session.

Yanliang Miao, Chief Economist and Senior Managing Director of CICC, shared his insights on China's economic transformation and the evolving international monetary order in his opening remarks and keynote speech. He noted that understanding China requires a global rebalancing perspective, considering both the dynamism of emerging industries and the implications of the transition from old to new growth engines for jobs, incomes and demand. Alongside its green and digital transitions, China is also working toward a growth model supported by higher household incomes and services-led consumption. Turning to the international monetary order, he observed that shifts in the global economy, trade networks and financial technology are driving the evolution toward a more diversified international monetary system. Economic and trade strength do not automatically translate into international currency status: institutional credibility and the depth and breadth of financial markets remain central to understanding this evolution and the internationalization of the renminbi.

Huimin Wu, Executive Dean of CICC Global Institute and Deputy Head of Research Department at CICC, noted that, as discussed in The New Pattern of Dual Circulation, a book jointly published this year by CICC Global Institute and CICC Research Department, China's economy is entering a new stage of development. Its trade and outward investment are undergoing a paradigm shift, while emerging industries are becoming increasingly important drivers of growth in the global economy. These changes are both part of the broader process of global economic rebalancing and deeply shaped by it, giving rise to a new pattern of interaction between China and the global economy.

The forum brought together experts and industry representatives from institutions including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National University of Singapore, ICBC Standard Bank, Wood Mackenzie, and NSQ Capital. Discussions focused on the transformations of China's trade and outward investment and their global implications, as well as the prospects for emerging industries such as innovative pharmaceuticals, green energy, and artificial intelligence.

This marked the first time the CGI Quarterly Macro Forum was held in Southeast Asia. Taking place during the week of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, amid international discussions on global economic opportunities and challenges, the event brought Chinese perspectives to the global conversation and offered Chinese insights into key issues concerning China's economy that are of broad international interest.

As an important part of CGI's ongoing efforts to strengthen international exchanges, present China's perspective, and foster a deeper understanding of China's economic transformation process, the event was an innovative exploration. Looking ahead, CGI will continue to deepen its international engagement and work toward building an international dialogue platform focused on China's economy, contributing to greater mutual trust and consensus, and playing a positive role in this cause.

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About CICC

China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK) was founded in 1995. Our experience in professional services includes leading several prominent transactions, reflecting our close involvement in China's economic reform and development. Our vision is to become a first-class investment bank with international competitiveness. Our extensive network and cross-border business practices have enabled us to offer high-quality, value-added financial services to a diversified client base. This includes a full-service and balanced business model that offers investment banking, equities, FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities), asset management, private equity and wealth management services, all of which draw on our comprehensive research and technology capability. Headquartered in Beijing, the Group has over 200 securities business offices in China, and established subsidiaries or branches in places including Hong Kong SAR, New York, London, Singapore, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai. As an investment bank with Chinese roots and an international reach, we are committed to providing first-rate financial services to both our Chinese and global clients to help them achieve their goals.

CGTN: A Mountain Road That Transformed a Village

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:33 +0700

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – Gari Village, located in the Dawagengzha scenic area, has in recent years been successfully tapping into the lucrative tourism market. In 2024, its 158 guesthouses accommodated over a million visitors, generating revenue of 120 million yuan, with each household earning an extra 20,000 yuan in the year.

During the 2025 red-leaf season, weekly tourism revenue exceeded 1.5 million yuan, thanks to initiatives such as mushroom picking and Guozhuang dance lessons, and the sale of local specialties such as yak meat. Party Secretary Asheng says he will keep exploring new ways of making life better for the villagers.
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Carlsberg Asia and Grab Make Beer Pairing Discovery Effortless with Brewmaster-curated Dining Experiences

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:31 +0700

Carlsberg’s Master Brewer Zoran Gojkovic spotlights Hanoi's lively local tables and Hue's heritage-rich cuisine, with limited Grab Dine-Out and GrabTransport deals

Explore the cities with Zoran: [link]

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – Carlsberg Asia is partnering with Grab, Southeast Asia's everyday superapp, to launch brewmaster-curated beer pairings experiences with limited dine-out and transport deals in Hanoi and Hue, Vietnam. Available from today to 21 November 2026, the campaign invites consumers to discover unexpected pairings with Carlsberg's different portfolio and enjoy them firsthand at partner restaurants.

Guided by Carlsberg's Master Brewer, Zoran Gojkovic, this first-of-its-kind collaboration takes diners on a seamless, effortless journey from digital inspiration to tableside enjoyment. From exploring curated food-and-beer pairing trails, unlocking limited vouchers, and heading to partner restaurants to enjoy the perfect pairing. Whether gathering over familiar favourites, uncovering Hue specialities or making time for a leisurely weekend meal, the experience transforms everyday dining into moments worth savouring.

Carlsberg Asia partners with Grab to launch limited dine-out and transport deals with beer pairing experience curated by Zoran Gojkovic, Carlsberg's Master Brewer

Carlsberg's Master Brewer Brings His Expertise to Vietnam's Vibrant Tables for Memorable Pairings

During his journey through Hue, Carlsberg Brewmaster Zoran Gojkovic experiences Grab Cyclo, a distinctive local way of getting around.

Marking the launch, Carlsberg's Master Brewer, Zoran Gojkovic, travelled across Southeast Asia, trading the brewhouse for the region's most exciting kitchens. At every stop, he sat down with chefs, restaurant partners and local food communities to explore the rich culinary traditions behind each dish and share the brewing science behind great pairings. Along the journey, Zoran drew on decades of brewing expertise to match every innovative dish with the perfect brew from Carlsberg's portfolio, revealing how local food culture and brewing craftsmanship blend seamlessly at the same table.

With limited deals now available on Grab Dine Out, Carlsberg is redefining the modern beer occasion in a bustling city filled with vibrant local flavours. Going beyond expert pairing recommendations, the partnership takes food lovers straight from online inspiration to the table, where they can effortlessly discover curated local spots, unlock personalised deals, and explore expertly crafted beer pairings tailored to diverse tastes.

Daniel Thomas Grass, Senior Marketing Director of Carlsberg Vietnam, said: "Vietnam has an incredibly rich food culture, and beer has always been part of many of the occasions where people come together. Through this partnership with Grab, we are bringing Carlsberg's brewing expertise closer to these local eating occasions, making it easier for consumers to discover new food and beer pairings and enjoy our portfolio in a fresh and relevant way."

Hanoi's Social Dining Scene Meets a Crisp Pour with Halida and Carlsberg

Halida brings refreshing balance to Hanoi's bold flavours and convivial dining culture.

Hanoi's dining culture is built around generous sharing plates, assertive flavours and a social energy that extends from neighbourhood restaurants to T? Hi?n St. after dark. Halida suits the relaxed occasions with its refreshing, easy-drinking character, while Carlsberg offers a brighter, cleaner match for more contemporary dishes.

At Nhà Hàng Sông Ti?n, Halida Draught provides refreshment alongside the savoury richness of field crab hot pot, crispy salt-and-pepper frog legs and chilli-salt grilled sturgeon; while at Bia Ph? ?êm,Halida pair naturally with fried fermented pork rolls, roasted peanuts and barbecue plates.

For a more refined expression of Hanoi dining, Carlsberg brings a clean finish to fermented pork wrapped with lobster at Sin Gallery Eatery & Bar. At Lit Restobar, it refreshes the palate while allowing the citrus fragrance and gentle warmth of m?c khén pepper on grilled pork cheeks to come through.

Huda Brings Hue's Heritage and Evening Gatherings Together

Huda complements local flavours and unites heritage with lively evening gatherings in Hue.

In Hue, Huda takes centre stage across the city's everyday dishes, royal-inspired cooking and evening social occasions. Its longstanding connection with Central Vietnam makes it a natural accompaniment to both the depth and delicacy of Hue cuisine.

With the aromatic broth of bun bo at Bún Bò Bà Nga, Huda provides a refreshing counterpoint that keeps each mouthful balanced. At V??n Ý Th?o (Ý Th?o Garden), its easy-drinking character complements a more intricate meal of phoenix sausage spring rolls and Hue specialities including bánh bèo, bánh n?m, bánh l?c and bánh khoái.

For a more contemporary expression, Huda Ice Twist brings a bright, refreshing finish to TÀ V?T's evening sharing menu of beef with pickled eggplants, Vietnamese cold cuts, crispy fried pork belly and lightly cooked shrimp. The result is Huda in a different setting, while remaining closely connected to Hue's local social culture.

From Grab to the Table: Turning Everyday Meals into Beer Occasions

Getting from craving to table takes just a few taps. On the dedicated Carlsberg selection page in the GrabDineOut function, consumers can browse participating restaurants, explore curated food-and-beer pairing trails, and unlock limited deals.

At selected dine-out venues, consumers can enjoy 30% off their bill when purchasing any participating Carlsberg Vietnam beer (*), with a maximum discount of VND 500,000, together with GrabBike or GrabCar vouchers for a round trip. While at selected transport-only venues, consumers can enjoy 20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000, from 5 pm to 10 pm. For more details, please refer to the appendix.

Together, Carlsberg and Grab are making great pairings easier to find and enjoy: one deal, one pairing, one shared table at a time.

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(*): The offer is applicable to any Carlsberg Vietnam beer brands, including Carlsberg, Huda, Halida, Tuborg, 1664 Blanc. The promotion may end earlier than scheduled due to the limited number of vouchers available.

Campaign period: 13 October to 21 November 2026

City	Restaurant	Address	Grab Service	Limited Deal
Hanoi	LIT Restobar	158 Lê Du?n, Hà N?i	Dine-out and transport	30% off, capped at VND 500,000, and 20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides for a round trip.
Hanoi	Sin Gallery Eatery & Bar	02 TT1 ???ng 2, Khu ?ô th? TP Giao L?u, Phú Di?n, Nam T? Liêm	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hanoi	Nhà Hàng Sông Ti?n	8 P. H?ng Quang, ??nh Công, Hà N?i	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hanoi	Bia Ph? ?êm	24a T? Hi?n, Hoàn Ki?m, Hà N?i, Vietnam	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hue	V??n Ý Th?o (Ý Th?o Garden)	Th?ch Hãn Street, Hue, Vietnam	Dine-out and transport	30% off, capped at VND 500,000, and 20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides for a round trip.
Hue	Bún Bò Bà Nga	62 Nguy?n Chí Di?u, Phú Xuân, Hu?, Vietnam	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Hue	TÀ V?T	11 Võ Th? Sáu Str, Hue, Vietnam	Transport	20% off GrabBike or GrabCar rides to the restaurant, capped at VND 50,000. Valid from 5 pm to 10 pm.

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About Carlsberg Asia

Established in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group is one of the leading brewery groups in the world, with an attractive portfolio of beer and other beverage brands. With over 37,000 employees, and with a presence in more than 150 markets, the Group has a purpose of brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Doing business responsibly and sustainably supports that purpose – and drives the efforts to deliver value for shareholders and society.

Carlsberg Asia is a dynamic and diverse region comprising of 8 operating markets: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong S.A.R. (Macau and Taiwan), Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. Altogether we have 35 breweries in operation and some 13,000 employees spreading across the Asian markets. The Asia Regional Office is based in Hong Kong.

About Grab

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors. Serving over 500 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – Grab enables millions of people everyday to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending and insurance, all through a single app. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone, and strives to serve a triple bottom line: to simultaneously deliver financial performance for its shareholders and have a positive social and environmental impact in Southeast Asia.

VinFast opens early bookings for the all-new VF 8 in the Philippines

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:28 +0700

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - VinFast has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new VF 8 in the Philippines, the first international market to introduce the D-segment electric SUV. Developed on a new-generation technology platform, the VF 8 is designed to elevate the driving experience. Interested customers can register through VinFast's authorized dealerships nationwide. The first 1,000 customers who place pre-orders from today through November 5, 2026, will receive a free one-year battery subscription.

The VinFast VF 8 is now available for pre-order in the Philippines, further expanding the brand's product lineup and offering customers more choice.

The VF 8 is VinFast's all-new D-segment electric SUV and will be introduced in the Philippine market. Developed with comprehensive advancements in design, technology platform, features, and driving experience, the VF 8 is designed to deliver a modern, comfortable, and intelligent mobility experience that meets the increasingly diverse needs of Filipino customers.

In terms of design and comfort, the all-new VF 8 is developed around the "Tech Fluid" design philosophy, focusing on seamless lines, sophistication and a strong sense of motion. The overall design combines technology, emotion and everyday practicality in a modern, dynamic package.

Alongside its technology and performance upgrades, the all-new VF 8 offers added peace of mind with a vehicle warranty of seven years or 160,000 km and a battery warranty of 10 years or 200,000 km.

From now through November 5, 2026, Philippine customers can place a deposit for the all-new VF 8 through VinFast's authorized dealerships nationwide, with a non-refundable deposit of PHP 5,000-10,000. The first 1,000 customers who place their deposits during this period will receive a complimentary one-year battery subscription.

The all-new VF 8 will officially launch in the Philippines in November 2026, with the first vehicles expected to be delivered starting the same month.

Antonio "Toti" Zara III, CEO of VinFast Philippines, said: "The tremendous demand for VinFast's innovations here in the Philippines inspired us to launch this early booking program for the all-new VF 8. Built for the performance and tech-focused Filipinos, the VF 8 promises a premium midsize crossover e-SUV experience. The pre-order program is our way of giving Filipinos a chance to be among the first in the Philippines to experience our newest offering. We cannot wait for the arrival of the VF 8 in the Philippines this November, and we are even more excited to welcome more Filipinos to the VinFast ecosystem."

VinFast is building a comprehensive "For a Green Future" EV ecosystem across key markets in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, the launch of the all-new VF 8, together with VinFast's diverse EV lineup and customer support policies, further strengthens the foundation for the company's development in the market. VinFast is also investing in after-sales services and charging infrastructure with the support of V-Green and local partners, providing practical benefits, helping reduce ownership costs and making EV ownership more convenient, while contributing to the Philippines' transition toward greener mobility./.

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MetroTrans 2026 to Convene in Guangzhou this November

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:29 +0700

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 October 2026 - MetroTrans 2026 will take place from November 9 to 11 at Area D of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. As one of the three core professional events of Guangzhou Rail Transit Week 2026 (November 8–13), the exhibition is organized by the China Association of Metros (CAMET) .

Established in 2015 with the approval of China's Ministry of Commerce, MetroTrans serves as a premier international exhibition and exchange platform for the urban rail transit sector. Over the years, it has attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors worldwide and welcomed over 200,000 professional visits. Spanning a planned exhibition area of 50,000 square meters, this year's edition covers the entire rail transit industry chain and is estimated to convene over 500 exhibitors alongside more than 40,000 trade visitors from over 50 countries and regions across the globe.

The exhibition features six dedicated thematic zones that vertically integrate the entire industry chain: Operations, Maintenance & Existing Line Upgrades; Outdoor Rolling Stock, Vehicle Systems & Equipment Supply Chain; Signaling, Telecommunications & Intelligent Digital Solutions; Infrastructure; Diversified Business Operations; and Talent Education, Scientific Literacy & Study Tours.

During the event, the COMET Guangzhou Annual Meeting 2026, hosted by the Community of Metros (COMET) and organized by Guangzhou Metro, will take place concurrently from November 10 to 13. Managed by Imperial College London and comprising 48 major metro operators worldwide, COMET will convene delegates from 45 member organizations to unveil its annual benchmark findings and advance international technological cooperation as well as standard harmonization. A delegation of senior executives from global metro operators, overseas transit authorities, and industry associations will also travel to China to tour the exhibition and engage in high-level business matchmaking.

The exhibition will also feature a range of interactive public engagement activities, including cultural and creative bazaars, Metro Open Days, and urban rail study tours.

For more information, please visit the official exhibition website
www.metrotrans.com.cn

Organizing Committee Exhibition Enquiries:
Email?metrotrans-sd@railvision.cn, Tel 010-83935722

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OPPO Unveils ColorOS 17 Globally: Silky Smooth. Flow with AI

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:28 +0700

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – OPPO today unveiled ColorOS 17, the latest generation of its mobile operating system, delivering a new level of smoothness alongside more intelligent, system-level AI capabilities. Debuting on the upcoming Find X10 Series and rolling out progressively to more OPPO devices, ColorOS 17 will bring these new experiences to users worldwide.

Flow Everywhere

From Parallel Animation in ColorOS 15 to Seamless Animation in ColorOS 16, smoothness has long been a defining quality of ColorOS. With ColorOS 17, OPPO takes this further, introducing the all-new Living Flow Design to make every interaction feel even more natural, continuous and responsive.

Living Flow Design is built around three core ideas: Luminous Effect, Fluid Motion and Flexible Feedback. Luminous Effect introduces softer, more translucent visuals, creating a refined sense of depth and hierarchy, while subtle lighting naturally guides attention and responds to touch. Fluid Motion enables interface elements to move, merge and transform seamlessly from one state to the next, with this sense of continuity carried throughout the system. Flexible Feedback brings the same sense of responsiveness to touch. Buttons, toolbars and other interactive elements visibly compress, stretch and rebound in response to taps, giving each interaction a more immediate and tactile feel rather than a mechanical response. Together, these elements create a more fluid and cohesive experience across the system, making everything from app transitions and Fluid Cloud to everyday interactions feel more immediate and intuitive.

To make this experience consistent across the system, ColorOS 17 introduces a Unified Rendering Architecture built on the refreshed Luminous Rendering Engine. By bringing previously separate rendering processes into a unified pipeline, the new architecture not only enables richer visual effects and more continuous transitions, but also reduces redundant rendering operations for greater efficiency. In key scenarios, it cuts rendering loads by up to 30% and RAM usage for rendering by up to 25% compared with the previous generation, helping interactions remain smooth even under heavy load.

Beyond visual rendering, ColorOS 17 also improves system-level responsiveness with the upgraded Laminar Flow Engine, an intelligent resource scheduling system built to handle increasingly complex mobile workloads. Built on OPPO's Adaptive Scheduling Architecture, it coordinates foreground and background workloads as part of a unified flow, delivering consistently smooth performance across both everyday use and demanding scenarios.

With the Laminar Flow Engine, app launch stability improves by 55%, while Gallery thumbnails load up to 50% faster on first launch compared with ColorOS 16. During multitasking, ColorOS 17 can also keep over 25% more apps running in the background, helping users switch between apps more smoothly. 1

And smoothness is not only about how a phone performs today, but how well that experience holds up over time. In tests simulating six years of use, ColorOS 17 retains over 90% of its initial smoothness, even with storage at 90% capacity. 1

OPPO AI, Flow with Your Mind

ColorOS 17 expands OPPO AI with system-level agentic capabilities designed not only to answer questions, but also to help users complete complex tasks.

With ColorOS 17, AI Mind Pilot introduces a new Agent Mode that can work directly with photos and files stored on the device, search across multiple sources, use the appropriate tools and coordinate multiple steps to complete tasks based on the user's request. It can find and organize scattered files, rename them based on their content and date, and use the information within them to create new outputs such as travel itineraries or webpages. It can also find photos from a specific trip, sort them into albums, and even turn a selected photo into a vlog cover or adapt it for different creative needs.

ColorOS 17 also introduces AI Photo Agent, making photo editing more intuitive while staying true to the natural look and authentic character of the original scene. With Style Match, users can simply provide a reference image, and AI Photo Agent can understand its color palette, tone and overall mood before applying a similar look to their own photo. Users can also describe the edits they want in natural language, or let AI Photo Agent analyze the image and recommend suitable adjustments based on the scene and subject.

AI Mind Space, OPPO's personal information hub, receives a major upgrade in ColorOS 17. Users can now save documents and video links, with AI recognizing their content and turning it into structured, searchable personal memories. As saved information grows, the new Memory Collections automatically organize related memories into useful collections and summaries. For travel, it can combine remembered content with destination maps to create personalized trip plans based on the places, ideas and information users have saved.

The new AI Mind Suggest brings useful information and services to users at just the right moment. From a morning brief and timely travel reminders to flight and train cards that surface key journey information, AI Mind Suggest proactively helps users stay on top of what matters throughout the day. It can also recommend music when headphones are connected, making useful services available when they are most relevant.

Meanwhile, OSee brings OPPO's visual AI capabilities together into one integrated experience. With a single press of the camera shutter, OSee can intelligently understand objects and scenes in view and connect users to services such as object recognition, knowledge lookup, nutrition analysis, high-definition scanning and translation. Instead of choosing between multiple separate tools, users can go directly from what they see to the service they need.

Security, Always On

ColorOS continues to place user privacy and data protection at the core of its AI experiences. OPPO's Private Computing Cloud protects data used for cloud-based AI processing with end-to-end encryption and processes it within a secure environment designed to prevent access by third parties, including OPPO. ColorOS 17 further strengthens data transmission security with new post-quantum security capabilities in PCC. When data is transmitted between the device and the cloud, a dual-encryption mechanism helps protect information against emerging threats posed by quantum computing.

A new Transparency Report in ColorOS 17 gives users greater visibility into how their data is processed. The report provides information including which AI services have been used, when they were accessed and what operations were performed. Users can view the report directly on their device and export it whenever needed.

Proactive protection is also strengthened with the new AI Call Guard. Powered by on-device AI detection, AI Call Guard monitors calls in real time for emerging fraud risks such as synthetic voices and AI face swaps, alerting users when suspicious activity is detected to help protect both their communications and personal information.

Availability

ColorOS 17 will debut on the upcoming OPPO Find X10 Series, with additional OPPO devices receiving the update progressively.

For detailed rollout information, please refer to the official ColorOS website.

^{^[1]} Data from OPPO Lab.

²AI Photo Agent will roll out gradually across multiple countries, with availability in Europe to follow at a later date. Monthly usage limits apply and vary by country or region. This feature supports static images only.

³Long-doc Capture and Link Capture are not available in Europe.

⁴ Certain features, like MakeMyTrip Train Card, flight information reminders and Spotify music recommendations are only available in certain countries and regions.

⁵ Available in Indonesia, India and Thailand.

Hashtag: #OPPO #ColorOS17 #AI

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OPPO Partners with Manus to Bring Agentic AI Experiences to Smartphones

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:28 +0700

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – Global smart device brand OPPO today announced a collaboration with Manus, a leading AI agent platform, to bring next-generation agentic AI experiences to smartphones. By integrating Manus' agentic capabilities to OPPO AI Mind Pilot, the collaboration will help users turn complex, multi-step tasks into ready-to-use results—advancing OPPO's vision for Personalized Proactive Intelligence, where AI understands users and proactively helps them get things done.

"Agentic AI marks an important shift from answering questions to helping users get things done." said Kai Tang, President of Software Engineering at OPPO. "Together with Manus, we are bringing more proactive and capable experiences to AI Mind Pilot, enabling AI to better understand users' intentions, take actions and complete tasks. Our goal is to make personal AI a natural part of everyday life and work."

"Smartphones are central to people's daily lives and support many of the tasks they handle every day, making them a natural platform for personal AI agents," said Tao Zhang, Co-Founder & CPO of Manus. "By bringing together Manus' agentic capabilities and OPPO's system-level integration, we can make advanced AI agents more accessible and help users complete multi-step tasks through simple, natural interactions."

Manus Capabilities Debut in AI Mind Pilot's New Agent Mode

The collaboration will debut through the integration of Manus' agentic capabilities into AI Mind Pilot's new Agent Mode on the upcoming OPPO Find X10 Series with ColorOS 17.

Designed to move beyond simple question-and-answer interactions, AI Mind Pilot can understand a user's end goal, break it down into multiple steps, identify relevant information, select the appropriate tools, and deliver a finished result, including by working directly with files and photos stored on the device.

For example, a user planning a trip could simply ask AI Mind Pilot to organize their travel plans. It can find flight tickets, hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, and attraction tickets scattered across different apps on the smartphone, organize them, and combine them with relevant online information to create a personalized, day-by-day itinerary—without requiring users to manually gather and upload the information.

The same capabilities can support everyday creative and professional tasks. Users can ask AI Mind Pilot to find and organize photos from a trip, locate specific images, or bring together existing files and online information to create a presentation, proposal, portfolio, or other ready-to-use content, all with just one single prompt.

Powerful Agentic AI Built Around User Control and Privacy

As AI moves from providing information to working with personal context and completing tasks, privacy, security, and user control become increasingly important. AI Mind Pilot is designed with these priorities at its core.

ColorOS 17 uses on-device models to understand and organize relevant information locally. For local tasks such as finding, organizing, or renaming files and photos, the original content remains on the device and is not shared with Manus. When a task requires external processing, AI Mind Pilot will ask for the user's explicit confirmation before relevant content is uploaded or shared.

Users remain in control of what information is accessed, which actions are taken and whether external processing is allowed. Through on-device processing and transparent authorization, OPPO and Manus aim to make agentic AI more capable while maintaining a clear fucus on users' choice and control.

Launching on OPPO Find X10 Series

The Manus-powered capabilities in AI Mind Pilot will debut on the OPPO Find X10 Series with ColorOS 17. Further details on availability, supported markets, and user benefits will be announced at launch.

Hashtag: #OPPO

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Enam Tahun Patra Dumai Hotel: Bersama, Berkarya, Berkembang untuk Masyarakat

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:35:50 +0700

DUMAI (MR) — Memperingati Hari Ulang Tahun (HUT) ke-6, Patra Dumai Hotel menggelar serangkaian aksi sosial dan edukasi pada 7, 9, dan 12 Oktober 2026. Rangkaian peringatan ini menjadi wujud kepedulian perusahaan terhadap masyarakat sekaligus momentum mempererat kebersamaan keluarga besar Perwira Patra Dumai Hotel.

Rangkaian peringatan diawali pada Rabu (7/10/2026) melalui program Goes to School bertema “Cita-Citaku” di SDN 017 Kota Dumai. Program ini menghadirkan edukasi dan motivasi bagi siswa sekolah dasar untuk mengenali cita-cita sejak dini, menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri, serta meningkatkan semangat belajar dalam meraih masa depan. melalui pendekatan edukatif yang interaktif, para siswa diajak untuk berani bermimpi, mengenali potensi diri, dan memahami pentingnya pendidikan sebagai salah satu langkah untuk mewujudkan cita-cita.

Pada Jumat (9/10/2026), Patra Dumai Hotel melanjutkan rangkaian perayaan dengan pemeriksaan kesehatan bersama RS Awal Bros Dumai, senam sehat, serta donor darah yang bekerja sama dengan Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) Kota Dumai. Inisiatif ini bertujuan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya menjaga kesehatan sekaligus menumbuhkan kepedulian terhadap sesama.

Kepedulian terhadap masyarakat kembali diwujudkan pada Senin (12/10/2026) melalui pembagian sembako bagi warga. Langkah ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat sekaligus memperkuat hubungan harmonis antara perusahaan dan lingkungan sekitar.

Pada hari yang sama, peringatan Anniversary ke-6 juga diisi dengan syukuran dan pemotongan tumpeng bersama keluarga besar Perwira Patra Dumai Hotel.momen tersebut menjadi ungkapan rasa syukur atas perjalanan enam tahun perusahaan sekaligus memperkuat semangat kebersamaan dalam menghadapi berbagai tantangan dan peluang ke depan.

General Manager Patra Dumai Hotel, Ayu Darmastuti, menyampaikan bahwa peringatan hari jadi perusahaan bukan sekadar momentum untuk merayakan pencapaian, melainkan juga kesempatan untuk memberikan kontribusi positif bagi masyarakat.

“Memasuki usia ke-6, kami berharap Patra Dumai Hotel dapat terus berkembang dan memberikan manfaat yang lebih luas bagi masyarakat Kota Dumai. melalui berbagai aksi sosial dan edukasi ini, kami ingin memperkuat kepedulian, memberikan inspirasi bagi generasi muda, membangun hubungan yang harmonis dengan masyarakat, serta terus tumbuh bersama lingkungan sekitar,” ungkapnya.

Sementara itu, Ketua Panitia Anniversary ke-6 Patra Dumai Hotel, Ari Stiawan, menjelaskan bahwa rangkaian perayaan tahun ini dirancang untuk menghadirkan manfaat dalam berbagai aspek, mulai dari pendidikan bagi generasi muda, peningkatan kesadaran kesehatan, kepedulian sosial, hingga mempererat kebersamaan internal perusahaan.

Melalui semangat “Bersama, Berkarya, Berkembang”, Patra Dumai Hotel berkomitmen untuk terus menghadirkan pelayanan berkualitas dan pengalaman menginap yang nyaman bagi setiap tamu, termasuk keluarga. dengan perhatian terhadap kebutuhan anak-anak serta dukungan terhadap tumbuh kembang generasi muda melalui program edukasi, Patra Dumai Hotel terus memperkuat posisinya sebagai salah satu pilihan hotel ramah anak di Dumai.

Peringatan Anniversary ke-6 ini diharapkan menjadi momentum untuk memperkuat sinergi antara Patra Dumai Hotel, masyarakat, dunia pendidikan, dan berbagai mitra yang selama ini telah mendukung perjalanan perusahaan.(AL)

CEIBS Global EMBA ranks second worldwide for seventh consecutive year in 2026 FT ranking

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:29 +0700

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2026 – The Global EMBA programme at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has ranked second worldwide and first on the Chinese mainland in the Financial Times (FT) 2026 ranking of the world's top 100 Executive MBA programmes. It is the only EMBA programme globally to have ranked among the world's top two every year since 2020.

The result also marks the fifth consecutive year CEIBS has ranked first among EMBA programmes delivered by a single institution, distinguishing it from programmes jointly run by multiple business schools.

The programme performed strongly in career-related measures, ranking fourth for Aims Achieved, fifth for Current Salary, sixth for Salary Increase, seventh for Alumni Network, and eighth for Work Experience.

Co-founded by the Chinese government and the European Union in 1994, CEIBS combines an international outlook with a focus on Chinese business. As Chinese companies expand overseas and international businesses seek to navigate China's complex market, the programme aims to equip leaders with the cross-cultural understanding and global perspective needed to operate across borders.

For those seeking a deeper understanding of China, the CEIBS Global EMBA offers a gateway to the Chinese market, while for those looking to build stronger connections between China and the world, it provides a distinctive platform for learning and collaboration.

Its global network spans more than 20 destinations across five continents, with exchange partnerships involving nine leading business schools in 10 countries. Participants come from more than 20 countries and regions, and over 35% of the latest cohort live and work outside China, with executives travelling to Shanghai from across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The programme's international community extends beyond the classroom through an alumni network that connects business leaders across markets and industries, fostering cross-cultural understanding and opportunities for collaboration.

Academic excellence underpins CEIBS' sustained performance. The school has more than 120 professors from around the world, while its case studies are used by more than 1,200 institutions across over 80 countries, extending its research and teaching to a global audience.

Founded in 1995, the CEIBS Global EMBA was the first English-language EMBA programme launched on the Chinese mainland. It continues to bring global management thinking into dialogue with Chinese business practice, preparing leaders to make informed decisions and navigate an increasingly interconnected business environment.

Hashtag: #CEIBS

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