BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Sangfor Technologies successfully hosted the Sangfor Executive Forum 2026 in Bangkok, bringing together CIOs, IT leaders, and cybersecurity decision-makers to explore how organizations can modernise IT infrastructure, accelerate AI adoption, and reduce reliance on legacy virtualisation environments. Held under the theme “Run · Build · Protect: Driving the Future with the Power of AI,” the forum showcased how enterprises across Asia Pacific are rethinking traditional infrastructure strategies and adopting integrated cloud platforms designed to simplify operations, strengthen security, and support long-term AI-driven growth. A major focus throughout the event…
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Bupa Hong Kong today announced the launch of Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme, a new medical insurance solution designed to support Hong Kong residents whose lives increasingly span Hong Kong and Mainland China, and who are seeking affordable, practical health protection that covers both major medical events and everyday healthcare needs. Bupa Hong Kong Launches Bupa Care Bridge as an Affordable Health Insurance Solution for Cross-border Living Cross‑border healthcare has become a growing reality for many Hong Kong people. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong residents made approximately…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – V-GREEN, the global charging infrastructure development company, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Provincial Government of Bataan and Clean Fuel, one of the leading independent fuel companies in the Philippines, to expand EV charging and battery swapping infrastructure in high-traffic areas across the provinces of Bataan and Cavite. These initiatives support V-GREEN’s long-term goal of delivering a more convenient ownership experience for both electric car and electric two-wheeler users, helping accelerate EV adoption in the Philippines. Representatives of V-GREEN and the Bataan Provincial Government signed a Memorandum…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Doremi3babies is one of Hong Kong’s most comprehensive retailers of Caraz baby playmats and playpens, with years of accumulated experience serving local families and maintaining quality standards for every product carried. Observing that size mismatches are among the most common issues parents encounter after purchase, Doremi3babies has drawn on its local service experience to compile a practical size selection reference based on actual Hong Kong residential floor areas, helping parents identify the most suitable mat size and playpen configuration for their home. Space Is Limited in Hong Kong…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Sequencio Therapeutics, a subsidiary of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (“CK Life Sciences”, Stock Code: 0775) today announced the appointment of Emily Tan as Chief Operating Officer. A 30-year biopharmaceutical veteran, Ms Tan will oversee the company’s global operations and drive execution across its development pipeline. Ms Tan joins Sequencio Therapeutics with an extensive track record across global pharmaceutical companies, leading contract research organisations, and innovative biotechnology companies, bringing deep expertise in clinical development, operations, quality, regulatory execution, and commercial strategy. Ms Tan most recently served as…
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer—owner and operator of global destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint-venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok —has partnered with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, UNDP, and Drag Bangkok. They have launched the campaign “The Celebration: Right to Love 2026” to reinforce their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). The initiative aims to position Bangkok as a premier Global Pride Destination and support Thailand’s bid…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – 2026 represents a definitive turning point as Artificial Intelligence transitions from experimental “pilot” phases to industrialized, enterprise-scale implementation. AI+ Power 2026, Hong Kong’s premier exhibition & conference for commercial AI applications, returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 4-5 Jun 2026. Now in its sixth edition, the event actively responds to the HKSAR Government’s “AI+” development strategy. Under the theme “AI+ Power in Action,” the expo focuses on how AI creates value and unlocks new market opportunities for enterprises. By showcasing a diverse array…
Asia-focused report by the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) and collaborators identifies 250+ priority climate adaptation and resilience solutions for Asia,[1] based on over US$100 billion in financing flows over 5 years[2] Study’s survey of 165 Asian funders managing over US$1 trillion in funds finds climate adaptation and resilience emerging as top impact theme by activity and interest Report introduces a first-ever framework to mobilise coordinated action, mapping solutions across 3 tiers of commercial viability, highlighting entry points for commercial, philanthropic, and public capital to enable cross-sector climate adaptation action Accompanying fund flows dashboard provides visibility on public,…
Asia’s development challenges are outpacing conventional funding models, with early-stage, high-risk innovations chronically underfunded Philanthropy Asia Alliance and Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society’s new research explores how Asian funders are bridging this gap, and the lessons to scale impact across the region SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – A new report released today at the sixth Philanthropy Asia Summit highlights what becomes possible when philanthropy in Asia is deployed as risk capital: funding that absorbs the risks of unproven solutions that governments are unable or unwilling to back, markets cannot yet price, and social innovators…
A Decade of Milestones | Live Hackathon Showdown | Comprehensively Promoting Computational Thinking EducationHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Jointly organised by CoolThink@JC and the Association of Computational Thinking InnoCommunity Teachers (ACTiCT), the Grand Final and Awards Presentation Ceremony of the 10th Hong Kong Primary School Computational Thinking Competition was held last Saturday (16 May) at Ying Wa College. For the first time, this year’s grand final introduced the on-the-spot Hackathon format, a live challenge putting primary school students’ computational thinking, adaptability and teamwork to the test.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) sweeps across the globe, how should humanity redefine the core competencies needed to shape the future? Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and organised by AFTEC, Knowledge Exchange 2026—Artistic Intelligence: Shaping Human Achievement opens today for two days at Hong Kong’s newest cultural landmark—the East Kowloon Cultural Centre—marking the venue’s first major international arts education event. As a flagship annual initiative of the AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project, the forum has attracted nearly 260 educators, artists and stakeholders to explore…
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – From May 15 to 24, 2026, Beijing Chaoyang Park will host a unique cultural event — the first China New Cultural and Creative Market & Trendy Toy Carnival. The first China New Cultural and Creative Market This is not a traditional exhibition, but an urban carnival that seamlessly blends popular IPs, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) crafts, immersive performances, and top-tier cultural and creative products from across China. The fair brings together high-quality creative cultural products, time-honored ICH brands, and trendy toy labels. Covering a total area of approximately 66,000…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE) hosted the HKACE Customer Service Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony cum 26th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon last week at The Regent Hotel Hong Kong. Over 100 awards were presented to recognize outstanding customer service practitioners, with MTR Corporation named the Grand Award Champion as the highlight of the occasion. A group photo features Hon Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (9th from right, front row); Derek Choi, Chairman of HKACE (10th from right, front row); Hon Shiu Ka…
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dushanbe Software Products and Information Technology Park (“Dushanbe IT Park”), at the recent “Tajikistan-China Digital Business Connect” IT Forum held in Beijing. The two parties will jointly establish a “Digital Talent Innovation Center” and collaborate in areas including artificial intelligence, big data, industrial internet, and embodied AI.…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Green GSM has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and deposit agreements with transport companies and cooperatives in the Philippines, supporting the planned deployment of up to 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles for passenger transport operations across the Philippines. The agreements represent the next phase of Green GSM’s expansion strategy in the Philippines through a partnership model that combines Green GSM’s technology platform and operational standards with local market expertise and deployment capabilities. Representatives of Green SM and Philippine transport enterprises and cooperatives at the signing ceremony for…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Sea Limited (“Sea”) and OpenAI today announced the launch of the Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon in Singapore on 6 June 2026. The initiative marks a deepening collaboration between Sea and OpenAI to support AI innovation and developer communities across Asia Pacific, while bringing together developers, students, startups, and technology builders to learn, experiment, and harness the potential of AI. Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon The regional kickoff hackathon in Singapore is expected to bring together more than 150 developers and AI builders, who will work on over 40…
TORONTO, CANADA/HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Hong Kong and Toronto-headquartered enterprise AI company Votee AI, together with its Toronto-based research lab Beever AI, today open-sourced Beever Atlas — an LLM Knowledge Base shipping in two editions: an Apache 2.0 Open Source Edition for individuals, and an Enterprise Edition for teams (banks, government agencies, and large organizations with high-security requirements). Beever Atlas automatically transforms personal and team chat across Telegram, Discord, Mattermost, Microsoft Teams, and Slack into a structured Neo4j knowledge graph, auto-generated wiki, and MCP-ready memory layer for any AI assistant. Votee AI…
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Shiseido Travel Retail returns to the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference this year with a refreshed booth concept inspired by Japanese spatial design principles—bringing to life a refined expression of Shiseido Group’s heritage, craftsmanship, and experience-led philosophy. Rooted in Japanese arts and aesthetics, the space invites visitors to experience a sense of simplicity and quiet elegance while discovering the breadth of Shiseido Travel Retail’s portfolio. Adele Zhang, Deputy Managing Director, Shiseido Travel Retail & General Manager, Travel Retail Asia This design is closely aligned with Shiseido Travel Retail’s experience-led…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – As part of the VinFast Global Business Conference held from May 4 to May 10, 2026, VinFast announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 29 aftersales partners at the 2026 Global Business Conference. Organized by VinFast, the event marked the first time more than 200 investors and partners who have accompanied and will accompany VinFast across North America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Kazakhstan have gathered together, representing another milestone in the company’s strategy to expand its global service network. VinFast leaders and…
NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” took place May 4th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, bringing together leading figures from across the globe for an unforgettable evening. These tastemakers showcased the most classic, refined and distinctive diamond jewelry looks of the season. Below, A Diamond is Forever highlights the standout trends from the event. Desert diamonds Desert diamonds emerged as a striking throughline on the Met Gala carpet, with a range of hues in distinctive settings taking focus. Rihanna led the trend…