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"Boundless Creativity, Connecting Youth" China–Indonesia Youth Cultural Exchange Series Held in Jakarta

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:29 +0700

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 August 2026 - On August 6, the "Boundless Creativity, Connecting Youth" China–Indonesia Youth Cultural Exchange Series was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was jointly hosted by the China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) and Indonesia's GARUDA TV, with co-organized by Luoyang Radio and Television Media Group Co., Ltd. and Coocaa, a brand under Skyworth Group. More than 800 people attended the opening ceremony. Among them were representatives from government agencies, cultural circles, news media, and creative industries, as well as youth delegates from higher education institutions across both nations.

At the event, the exhibitions Her Bloom: A Digital Cultural Heritage Exhibition on Luoyang, the Divine Capital and the Indonesian leg of Emerging Forces, Boundless Horizons: A Global Touring Exhibition Series Featuring Young Chinese Artists officially opened. The event also launched a China–Indonesia media organization, FAST Media Alliance, the Indonesian broadcast of the micro-drama Her Bloom, and the China–Indonesia Visual Project—Nanyang Film Festival, among other collaborative initiatives.

In her remarks, Anindita Kusuma Listya, Special Advisor to the Minister of Culture for Cultural Diplomacy and Cultural Industries at Ministry of Culture of Indonesia, expressed her strong appreciation for the event's focus on youth connectivity, digital innovation, and media co-creation. She noted that Indonesia has consistently attached great importance to cultural exchanges and cooperation with China, encouraging young people, arts professionals, media organizations, and cultural and creative enterprises from both countries to engage in regular, in-depth, and multidimensional collaboration. As nations with diverse civilizations, Indonesia and China enjoy vast potential for cooperation and closely aligned development needs in cultural heritage preservation, digital cultural and creative industries, film and television production, and youth innovation.

Wang Siping, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, said in his remarks that cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Indonesia have yielded fruitful results in recent years, while people-to-people exchanges have continued to gain momentum. He expressed the hope that young people from both countries would engage more frequently and that more events such as "Boundless Creativity, Connecting Youth" would be organized and widely attended. China is ready to pursue more cooperation with Indonesia and share more opportunities. China also stands ready to work hand in hand with Indonesia to cultivate the fertile ground of people-to-people exchanges, expand channels for youth engagement, strengthen the "people-to-people pillar" of bilateral relations, and advance the high-quality building of a China–Indonesia community with a shared future.

Al Busyra Basnur, Chairman of the Indonesia–China Friendship Association, noted in his remarks that both China and Indonesia possess abundant pools of young talent. Cooperation among outstanding young people from the two countries, he said, will not only deepen bilateral relations but also inject fresh momentum into regional prosperity, technological progress, and the building of a more peaceful and closely connected world. He expressed his hope of holding in-depth discussions with all parties during the subsequent activities on such issues as advancing China–Indonesia relations, talent development, and educational exchanges, with a view to identifying practical avenues for cooperation.

Arianto Surojo, Consul General of Indonesia in Guangzhou, said that the event was innovative in concept and far-reaching in significance, providing a high-level platform for cultural exchanges between Indonesia and China in the new era. Youth-oriented, digital, and innovative forms of exchange such as this, he noted, enable people—especially young people—in both countries to gain a more direct understanding of one another and forge deeper connections. They also help elevate cultural exchanges between Indonesia and China from the superficial to the substantive, enriching the content of bilateral people-to-people cooperation. "When young people thrive, nations thrive; when young people are strong, nations are strong," he said. "Let us embrace the spirit of exploration and innovation and jointly write a new chapter in the friendship between our two countries."

Li Mian, Deputy President of CICC, said that CICC has long worked with media organizations in Southeast Asia to promote cultural exchanges. Over the years, CICC has actively advanced audiovisual cooperation with mainstream media outlets in Indonesia and elsewhere in Southeast Asia through the television program UPanda Cinema. Through this event, CICC has launched such collaborative projects as the China–Indonesia media organization, FAST Media Alliance, the broadcast of the micro-drama Her Bloom, and the China–Indonesia Visual Project. These initiatives aim to tell the story of China–Indonesia friendship, share digital technologies and high-quality resources, and promote deeper, more substantive cooperation between the two countries.

Atika Suri, Editor-in-Chief of Indonesia's GARUDA TV, said that the event, focusing on youth exchange and cultural empowerment, carried out a rich array of activities, including digital cultural heritage exhibitions, joint visual exhibitions, and touring exhibitions of young artists. It not only carries forward the traditional friendship between Indonesia and China, she said, but also represents an active exploration of new models and pathways for people-to-people cooperation in the new era.

Li Jing, Vice President of Coocaa, a Skyworth Group company, and CEO of Coolita, said that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart television, and FAST are driving the global media industry into a new digital era, creating fresh opportunities for cultural communication and international media cooperation. During the event, Coolita and CICC jointly launched the China–Indonesia media organization, FAST Media Alliance. Going forward, they will work with Indonesian media organizations and partners such as Tencent Cloud to explore innovative models in artificial intelligence, FAST, and digital content distribution; drive the digital transformation of traditional media; and promote innovation in the digital cultural industries of both countries.

The event also featured themed roundtable discussions bringing together esteemed institutions and figures. Participants included China National Archives of Publications and Culture, Tencent Cloud, "Honor of Kings", the acting head of the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSH) at Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency, the University of Indonesia, LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, the Jakarta Film Commission, the renowned game studio Anantarupa Studios, and the visual creative studio Mono Studio. They were joined by Indonesian contemporary painting master Sidik Martowidjojo (Ma Yongqiang) and Chinese young artist Ren Zhe.

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Photo Feature: Global Media Explore Hainan Free Trade Port, Unlocking the New Vitality of the "Ocean Economy"

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:00:29 +0700

HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 August 2026 – A delegation of journalists from nine major overseas media outlets, including the United States, France, Türkiye, Spain, and the Republic of Korea, recently visited China's Hainan Province for an in-depth tour across multiple cities including Haikou, Wanning, Lingshui, and Sanya. The mission was to investigate the region's marine cultural tourism, ecological conservation efforts, and innovative consumer models, and to witness firsthand the renewed dynamism of Hainan's "ocean economy."

Caption: Global Media Explore Hainan Free Trade Port, Unlocking the New Vitality of the "Ocean Economy"

As the first full year following the island-wide special customs operations of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), 2026 has been designated the "Marine Tourism Year," with a strategic focus on ocean-themed cultural travel. Leveraging policy dividends such as visa-free access for citizens of 86 countries, expanded traffic rights, and offshore duty-free shopping, Hainan has consistently enhanced its openness to the world, fueling a surge in cultural tourism demand. In the first half of this year alone, the island recorded over 1 million inbound visits, a year-on-year increase of 48.8%, underscoring the robust growth momentum of the FTP's tourism sector.

In Wanning's Riyue Bay, the international media group experienced firsthand the rapid expansion of Hainan's coastal sports industry. Renowned as a world-class surfing destination, the bay receives more than 500,000 visits annually, drawing travelers from as far as Australia and Southeast Asia. A major highlight was the nation's first Olympic-standard artificial surf pool, which employs advanced wave-making technology to simulate 23 different wave types, enabling year-round, all-weather surfing regardless of natural conditions. Mr. Guney Isik Ganimgil, a contributor to Turkey's Aydınlık newspaper, remarked that Hainan's cultural tourism development has far exceeded expectations and holds tremendous investment potential.

Eco-empowered tourism and the protection of blue bays are the defining hallmarks of Hainan's development. The Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort adheres strictly to a policy against capturing wild marine life; its rescue center has successfully rehabilitated and released over 200 rare marine creatures, including sea turtles and hawksbills, back into the wild. Meanwhile, Wuzhizhou Island has pioneered an innovative model of eco-tourism, partnering with universities to develop a tropical marine ranch. Through the strategic deployment of artificial reefs and the transplantation of tens of thousands of coral colonies, the island now offers visitors the opportunity to participate in coral transplantation—a hands-on experience that fosters a virtuous cycle between ecological conservation and tourism engagement, earning high praise from the attending media.

Deepening the integration of culture and tourism has also revitalized Hainan's traditional maritime heritage. The Danjia fishing rafts continue to enrich their authentic marine-ethnic cultural offerings, continuously diversifying their "product portfolio". Tianya Town, built around a century-old fishing village, has evolved into a coastal leisure landmark, now home to nearly a hundred boutique homestays and specialty cafés. The Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex, housing over 1,000 international brands, has introduced cutting-edge "duty-free + technology" consumption scenarios. And the Sanya Yacht Tourism Center, with a complete industrial chain, recorded over 220,000 yacht outings in 2025, cementing its status as a premier destination for high-end coastal tourism.

After four days of in-depth exploration, the media delegation witnessed a Hainan that is open, green, and vibrantly dynamic. Today's Hainan FTP has transcended the traditional model of seaside tourism, with policy as its backbone, ecology as its canvas, and culture as its soul. By continually energizing the blue economy, Hainan is presenting a compelling new vision of high-quality development to the world.

Hashtag: #HainanFreeTradePort

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Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:29:17 +0700

Bhandari will lead Mavenir’s expansion into the NeoCloud market and its Forward Deployment Engineering practice across communications service providers and NeoCloud customers

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir today announced the appointment of Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering.

In this role, Bhandari will lead Mavenir’s expansion into the rapidly growing NeoCloud market while building a Forward Deployment Engineering practice that will work across Mavenir’s communications service provider and NeoCloud customer base.

Building on its recently announced AI-Integrated Platform and AI Service Assurance framework for communications service providers, Mavenir is extending its AI platform, tools and cloud-native expertise to NeoCloud providers. This represents a significant new market opportunity that is additive to Mavenir’s established global base of mobile network operators, communications service providers and hyperscalers.

Bhandari brings nearly three decades of experience in telecommunications, software-native technologies, product innovation and business leadership. He joins Mavenir from Nokia, where he most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Cloud and Network Services, with responsibility for technology strategy and innovation across cloud-native and AI-powered networking solutions.

During his tenure at Nokia, Bhandari held several executive leadership positions, including Chief Product Officer for Core Network Applications and Vice President and General Manager of Digital Networks, where he led large-scale software portfolios and next-generation communications platforms. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Oracle, Acme Packet and Alcatel-Lucent, helping drive the industry’s transition to cloud-native architectures, network virtualization, software-defined networking and real-time communications services.

“I am delighted to welcome Jitin to Mavenir at a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Pardeep Kohli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mavenir. “We helped our customers transition from proprietary systems to cloud-native architectures, and we are now well positioned to help them adopt and operationalize AI in all aspects of their business including IT, BSS/OSS, Network Planning etc. Our technology enables customers to build secure, automated model and agent factories within their own security boundaries, while maintaining control over data, performance and cost.

“Jitin brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, a proven ability to build and scale software portfolios, and a clear vision for AI. He is the right leader to expand our AI platform and establish a Forward Deployment Engineering practice that will work closely with both our communications service provider and NeoCloud customers. Under his leadership, we will accelerate the delivery of AI-by-design, cloud-native solutions and extend our capabilities into new markets and use cases.”

“This is an exciting time to join Mavenir,” said Bhandari. “The company has built a strong foundation in cloud-native, software-based networks and is uniquely positioned to lead the transition toward AI-by-design and agentic operations. I look forward to working with the Mavenir team and our customers to expand the company’s AI platform, tools and Forward Deployment Engineering capabilities—turning that vision into tangible outcomes for communications service providers, NeoCloud providers and enterprises around the world.”

Bhandari will report to Mavenir President and Chief Executive Officer Pardeep Kohli.

About Mavenir
Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company's deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world's subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators' evolution to TechCos. For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com

Founder Group Limited Secures First Aquaculture Contract, a US$1.2 million 1.4 MW rooftop system for a Terengganu shrimp farm

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:28:29 +0700

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founder Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Founder Group Limited (NASDAQ: FGL) (“Founder Group” or the “Company”), has signed a turn-key EPCC (engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning) contract to build a 1.4MW-peak rooftop solar system for a client that operates an integrated shrimp farm across three sites in Bandar Permaisuri, Terengganu. The contract is valued at approximately RM4.7 million (US$1.15 million).

Malaysia Renewable Energy Acceleration
Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector is undergoing rapid structural growth, driven by national policy initiatives under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which targets 70% RE capacity by 2050. Driven by new market mechanisms: including the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS), the launch of Solar ATAP (Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme), and upcoming Large-Scale Solar (LSS6) frameworks where expected investment ranging RM13 billion to RM15 billion (USD 3.2 billion to USD3.7 billion).

With national utility tariffs adjusting under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) and fluctuating Automatic Fuel Adjustments (AFA), energy-intensive businesses are increasingly seeking distributed solar solutions to insulate their bottom line from power cost volatility.

Addressing Critical Energy Overhead in Regional Aquaculture
Securing this contract also marking our first EPCC provider for aquaculture contract, operating on a sector the company had not previously served. According to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, domestic aquaculture produced over 500,000 metric tons valued at approximately US$1 billion in 2023. Under the National Agro-Food Policy 2.0, the government aims to expand aquaculture output to 40% of total fisheries production by 2030, driving significant power requirements across coastal and rural farming facilities.

The adoption of solar energy in commercial aquaculture is rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia. In farming operations, electricity and fuel represent the second-largest controllable expense after feed. Recent regional studies in Brunei and Taiwan demonstrate that rooftop solar can lower aquaculture power costs by as much as 72%, while government-backed solar initiatives in Indonesia achieved up to 50% grid-electricity savings by powering continuous 24/7 pond aeration equipment.

Expanding Service Capabilities: Full-Suite EPCC & AI-Powered O&M
Under the contract, Founder Energy's scope covers supply and installation of the panels, inverters, mounting structures, cabling and related equipment, plus coordination with national utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNB to connect the system to the grid.

Beyond the turnkey EPCC execution, Founder Group in general also provides long-term asset lifecycle management. The Company integrate the Company’s proprietary AI-driven Operations & Maintenance (O&M) technologies. Featuring automated diagnostics, predictive maintenance algorithms, and drone-assisted visual and thermal inspections. Founder Group’s O&M platform autonomously identifies anomalies and detects module defects without human intervention. This ensures uninterrupted system uptime, minimizes performance degradation, and guarantees energy output for high-stakes, 24/7 commercial operations.

CEO Commentary
“Aquaculture is a non-stop, high demand industry where energy cost efficiency directly safeguards production yield and business continuity,” said Lee Seng Chi, chief executive officer of Founder Group Limited. “For farm operators, power is not an administrative cost, it is a core operational driver. By deploying solar energy, we are enabling operators to stabilize their energy costs, insulate their margins against tariff volatility, and achieve meaningful sustainable decarbonization. This milestone project establishes a proven model for how renewable energy can transform traditional food production sectors across Malaysia and the broader region.”

In short, Founder Group's expansion into aquaculture sector provides a scalable operational blueprint for commercial aquaculture farms seeking to reduce reliance on grid electricity and diesel power while improving long-term business profitability.

About Founder Group Limited
Founder Group Limited is a pure-play, end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities in Malaysia. The company’s primary focus is on two key segments: large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. The company’s mission is to provide customers with innovative solar installation services, promote eco-friendly resources and achieve carbon neutrality.

Flash (Nasdaq: FLZH) Completes LPL Season 6, Streamed to North America on Its Own OTT Platform flashsm.com

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:27:36 +0700

Galle Gallants claim a maiden title as the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League concludes after 24 matches across four venues, delivered through the Company’s subsidiary Innovative Production Group and carried to North American viewers on Flash’s owned OTT platform.

Season 6 ran from 17 July to 8 August 2026; five franchises contested 24 matches across four venues; Galle Gallants crowned champions for the first time, defeating defending champions Jaffna Kings by five wickets in the final; live streamed in North America on the Company’s own platform, flashsm.com.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka and NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLZH) (“Flash” or the “Company”), a cricket-focused sports and media company, today announced the completion of Season 6 of the Lanka Premier League (“LPL” or the “League”), which concluded with the final at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 8 August 2026. The sixth edition began on 17 July and comprised 24 matches contested by five franchises across four venues in Sri Lanka. Galle Gallants won the title for the first time, defeating defending champions Jaffna Kings by five wickets. Flash participates in the League’s commercial, media and league-management activities through its subsidiary Innovative Production Group (“IPG”). The Company’s revenues from the League will depend on the specific terms of its contractual arrangements and on overall tournament outcomes.

LPL Season 6 — At a Glance

Edition	Sixth edition (Season 6) of the Lanka Premier League
Tournament window	17 July – 8 August 2026
Franchises	Five — Colombo Kaps, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Gallants, Jaffna Kings and Kandy Royals
Format	Double round-robin league stage followed by playoffs; 24 matches in total
Venues	R. Premadasa Stadium and the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo; Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla; Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Playoffs	Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on 5 August; Qualifier 2 on 7 August; Final on 8 August — all staged at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Champion	Galle Gallants — first LPL title
Runner-up	Jaffna Kings — defending champions
Final	Galle Gallants 126 for 5 (15.5 overs) beat Jaffna Kings 123 all out (19.3 overs) by five wickets, with 25 balls to spare — 8 August, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Player of the Match (final)	Charith Asalanka (Galle Gallants) — 3 for 20
Player of the Tournament	Kamil Mishara (Jaffna Kings)
Leading run-scorer	Lahiru Udara (Kandy Royals) — 434 runs at an average of 54.25 and a strike rate of 159.56, with a highest score of 132
Leading wicket-taker	Eshan Malinga (Galle Gallants) — 17 wickets, ahead of Lizaad Williams (Jaffna Kings) on 16 and Akif Javed (Galle Gallants) on 15
Franchise investment	Stockholm-based Anchor Sports AB, co-owned by Nagendra Siddoutam and former India international Zaheer Khan, acquired the Jaffna Kings franchise on 5 August, now competing as Anchor Jaffna Kings
North America distribution	Live streamed on the Company’s own platform, flashsm.com
Brand ambassador	Chris Gayle
Flash involvement	Through its subsidiary Innovative Production Group, which manages commercial rights for the League

How Season 6 Was Decided
Jaffna Kings, the defending champions, topped the table and reached the final directly by beating Galle Gallants by 14 runs in Qualifier 1 on 5 August, Kamil Mishara making 108 from 55 balls. Colombo Kaps came through the Eliminator the same day, and Galle Gallants took the second final place by beating them by six wickets in Qualifier 2 on 7 August, Sam Harper making 77 and Charith Asalanka 59.

In the final on 8 August, Jaffna Kings chose to bat and were dismissed for 123 in 19.3 overs, Asalanka taking 3 for 20 and Eshan Malinga 3 for 25. Galle Gallants reached the target in 15.5 overs to win by five wickets and claim their first LPL title, captain Dasun Shanaka finishing unbeaten on 20 from 9 balls. Asalanka was named Player of the Match and Mishara Player of the Tournament. Lahiru Udara of Kandy Royals ended the season as leading run-scorer with 434 runs, and Malinga as leading wicket-taker with 17. Statistics are as published by the League and third-party cricket media.

New Franchise Investment: Anchor Sports and Zaheer Khan Acquire Jaffna Kings
During Season 6, Stockholm-based Anchor Sports AB acquired the Jaffna Kings franchise, which now competes as Anchor Jaffna Kings. The acquisition was announced on 5 August. Anchor Sports AB is owned by Nagendra Siddoutam and co-owned by Zaheer Khan, the former India international who took 311 wickets in Test cricket and 282 in one-day internationals, and who has since held senior roles in franchise cricket. The Company regards the entry of a new institutional owner into an LPL franchise, mid-season and immediately ahead of the playoffs, as an indicator of the commercial interest the League now attracts and of the value now attached to LPL franchise positions.

Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League, said: “Having an owner of Zaheer Khan’s caliber involved with the Anchor Jaffna Kings is a real boost for the league. The mentorship and direction he can offer our young Sri Lankan players will be enormous, and we’re excited to see that experience passed on both on and off the field.”

Zaheer Khan, Co-Owner, Anchor Jaffna Kings:
“I’ve always admired the calibre, innovation and variety of bowling talent that comes out of Sri Lanka — it’s a country I’ve visited, competed in, and hold very fond memories of. To now be part of Sri Lankan cricket as an owner is something I’m genuinely thrilled about, and I can’t wait to get started with the Anchor Jaffna Kings.”

Nagendra Siddoutam, Co-Founder, Anchor Sports AB:
“Sri Lanka has a rich cricketing heritage, and the LPL has established itself as a well-run, highly competitive league in a short span of time. The Anchor Jaffna Kings will be a natural extension of what we’re building globally — franchises that are rooted in their local communities while being part of a connected, international Anchor network.”

Commercial Delivery and Owned Distribution
Through IPG, Flash supported the commercial and league-management activity behind Season 6, spanning sponsorship, media and broadcast arrangements, on-ground activation and production. The season again drew international players alongside Sri Lanka’s leading domestic cricketers, with Chris Gayle as brand ambassador and Moeen Ali and Vijay Shankar among the overseas professionals. The Company regards the delivery of a full 24-match season across four venues, to schedule, as evidence of the operating capability it intends to apply to its other cricket properties.

In North America, Season 6 was live streamed on the Company’s own platform at flashsm.com. Carrying the League directly to North American viewers on owned infrastructure, rather than licensing the rights to a third-party distributor, is consistent with the Company’s strategy of owning the content and controlling its distribution, and gives Flash a direct relationship with that audience together with the associated data and advertising inventory.

A complete 24-match competition delivered across four venues to the published schedule
Centralized commercial and sponsorship activity managed through IPG
Live streaming of the full tournament in North America on the Company’s own platform, flashsm.com

Leadership Commentary
Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Production Group:
“LPL’s growth has always been built on two priorities — creating a world-class cricket product and ensuring it remains closely connected to fans across Sri Lanka and the region. Season 6 delivered on both. Twenty-four matches, four venues, a full house of international and Sri Lankan talent, and a competition that went to the final day.”

Bradley Nattrass, Chief Executive Officer, Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc.:
“Completing a season of this scale is what an operator of record does. The Lanka Premier League is our anchor asset, and Season 6 demonstrates the production, commercial and league-management capability we are now extending into new markets. Streaming the tournament to North America on our own platform rather than licensing it away is the part investors should focus on — we own the content and we control the distribution. Every season we run makes the next property easier to build.”

Strategic Context and Season 7
The Lanka Premier League is the Company’s anchor cricket asset, and the completion of Season 6 comes as Flash expands its franchise-league footprint. The Company recently announced the launch of the Malaysia T20 League (MT20), scheduled to debut in September and October 2026, and a title sponsorship of the Swiss National Cricket Men’s Team, and has identified Singapore and Zimbabwe as markets for further development. It intends to apply the operating model proven across six LPL seasons — centralized commercial rights, in-house production, and owned distribution of the kind demonstrated by the North American stream — to each of these properties. The Company believes third-party capital entering an LPL franchise during Season 6 supports the franchise-ownership model it is marketing in its newer leagues. Planning for Season 7 is expected to begin following the conclusion of Season 6, with details of the window, franchise arrangements, player draft, commercial partnerships and distribution to be announced in due course. There can be no assurance that any of these initiatives will be completed on the anticipated timetable, or at all; future editions remain subject to agreement with Sri Lanka Cricket and other stakeholders, to regulatory and governing-body approvals, and to scheduling within the international cricket calendar.

Disclaimer
References to the Lanka Premier League, its results, participants, format, venues, commercial arrangements, audience, or economic impact are based on the Company’s current information, the terms of its contractual arrangements, third-party information, or industry estimates, and are subject to change. Match results, individual performances, statistics, awards and rankings are as published by the League and third-party cricket media, have not been independently verified by the Company, and are subject to correction. References to future seasons, expansion markets, or planned leagues reflect current intentions only and are subject to definitive agreements, regulatory and governing-body approvals, scheduling and market conditions. The Company’s actual revenues, if any, will depend on its contractual arrangements and may differ materially from any industry metrics referenced herein. Nothing in this press release constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.

About Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc.
Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLZH) is a cricket-focused sports and media company seeking to develop and commercialize cricket media, league-management, sponsorship, and related sports-entertainment opportunities. Its anchor asset is the Lanka Premier League, with Innovative Production Group (IPG) integrated as the Company’s in-house rights, league-management and production engine. Flash is extending its franchise-league footprint through the Malaysia T20 League and planned initiatives in Singapore and Zimbabwe and is building owned distribution through its OTT platform at flashsm.com and a dedicated cricket channel. www.flashsportsandmedia.com.

About the Lanka Premier League
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is Sri Lanka’s professional franchise Twenty20 cricket competition. The sixth edition was contested from 17 July to 8 August 2026 by five franchises across 24 matches staged in Colombo, Dambulla and Kandy.

About Innovative Production Group
Innovative Production Group (IPG) is a subsidiary of Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. and serves as the Company’s rights, league-management and production arm, managing commercial rights for the Lanka Premier League and supporting the Company’s wider portfolio of cricket properties.

About Twenty20 Cricket
Twenty20 (T20) is a format of cricket in which each team plays a maximum of 20 overs. Introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2003, T20 matches are typically completed in approximately three and a half hours. For more information, visit: http://www.t20worldcup.com.

Q2 Metals Appoints Geneviève Morinville as Vice President – Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs for the Cisco Lithium Project in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, Canada

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:25:11 +0700

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Geneviève Morinville as Vice President – Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs.

In this role, Dr. Morinville will lead the Company’s environmental, sustainability and regulatory initiatives as Q2 advances its Cisco Lithium Project from exploration through Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) studies and into subsequent phases of engineering and project development. She will oversee environmental and social baseline programs, environmental and social impact assessment processes and the development and implementation of the Company’s comprehensive sustainability strategy.

Dr. Morinville brings more than twenty years of experience managing environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) matters, primarily within Canada’s mining sector. She has successfully led corporate sustainable development strategies in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec, Canada, where she has built strong collaborative relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and worked to maximize local participation and long-term benefits throughout the project development cycle.

Dr. Morinville holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Studies and a Ph.D. in Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, both from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

“Geneviève’s extensive experience leading permitting, environmental assessment and sustainable development initiatives will be invaluable as we advance the Cisco Lithium Project through its next stages of development. Her combination of technical expertise, field experience and collaborative approach make her uniquely qualified to balance environmental considerations and community priorities with project advancement,” said Alicia Milne, Q2 Metals President and CEO. “We are delighted to welcome Geneviève to our leadership team where she will play a critical role in ensuring that Cisco is advanced responsibly, transparently and in a manner that delivers meaningful long-term benefits for the communities and region in which we operate.”

Geneviève Morinville, Q2 Metals Vice President – Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs stated, “I am excited to join Q2 Metals at such a pivotal stage in the advancement of the Cisco Lithium Project. Cisco represents a compelling opportunity to help develop a globally significant lithium project in Québec while establishing a strong foundation of environmental stewardship, meaningful community engagement and shared regional benefits. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Indigenous communities, local stakeholders and regulators to advance a comprehensive permitting and sustainability strategy grounded in transparency, collaboration and respect.”

Warrant Exercise
A total of 5,113,557 warrants issued in connection with the August 9, 2024, private placement financing, exercisable at a price of $0.50 per share, have been exercised for total proceeds to Q2 of $2,556,778.

As of August 10, 2026, the Company has a total of 1,429,000 warrants outstanding, as follows:

Warrants	Exercise Price	Expiry
780,000	C$0.90	August 14, 2028
649,000	C$2.45	May 26, 2029

Upcoming Events
Q2 will be attending the following conferences and events:

Ignite Conference	Hong Kong	October 14-15, 2026
IMARC	Sydney, Australia	October 27-29, 2026
XPLOR	Montreal, Quebec	November 2-5, 2026
Canaccord Genuity Australia Metals & Mining Conference	Noosa, Australia	November 11-13, 2026
Québec Mines + Énergie	Quebec City, Quebec	November 17-19, 2026
121 Conference	London, UK	November 23-24, 2026

ABOUT Q2 METALS CORP.
Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the Cisco Lithium Project which is located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay region of Québec, Canada. The Cisco Deposit is strategically situated just 6.5 km from the Billy Diamond Highway, providing access to rail infrastructure in the Town of Matagami, ~150 km to the south, with connections to deep seaports beyond.

The current Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate on the Cisco Deposit outlines a pit-constrained resource of 270 Mt grading 1.36% Li2O at a 0.4% Li2O cut-off grade and an additional underground-constrained resource of 24 Mt grading 1.34% Li2O Inferred at a 0.7% Li2O cut-off grade. Together, these support a combined inferred mineral resource of 295 Mt grading 1.36% Li2O. The Cisco Deposit remains open along strike, with several additional high-priority targets identified across the broader 41,253 ha project area.

The 2026 exploration program is ongoing, with a primary focus on infill drilling aimed at advancing the resource toward an indicated resource classification. The program also includes targeted expansion drilling and regional exploration designed to evaluate high priority targets surrounding the Cisco Deposit and across the broader project area.

Curium acquires Abscint SA, expanding PET radiodiagnostic pipeline in oncology

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:24:17 +0700

Acquisition adds ABS-011, an investigational Phase 2b gallium-68-labeled PET radiodiagnostic tracer targeting HER2
Transaction strengthens Curium radiodiagnostic capabilities and oncology footprint, including in breast and gastric cancers

BOSTON and LIEGE, Belgium, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium™ a leading global radiopharmaceutical company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Abscint SA, a Belgian clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing innovative diagnostic imaging agents for oncology.

Through the transaction, Curium has acquired the global rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize ABS-011, an investigational gallium-68-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) radiodiagnostic tracer designed to target human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 is an important biological target in several cancers, including breast and gastric cancers. By enabling whole-body, quantitative imaging of HER2 expression, ABS-011 has the potential to provide a more complete and comprehensive view of HER2 status to support more informed patient characterization and clinical assessment, subject to further clinical development and regulatory review.

ABS-011 uses a radiolabeled single-domain antibody designed to bind HER2 rapidly while unbound tracer clears quickly from the bloodstream. This enables same-day, whole-body PET imaging of HER2 expression across multiple lesions, potentially revealing spatial heterogeneity that a single-lesion biopsy may miss and helping clinicians select a more informative lesion for biopsy.

ABS-011 is currently being evaluated in the HERMIA trial, a multicentered Phase 2b clinical trial in Belgium (NCT 06369831). Curium plans to apply its experience in radiopharmaceutical development, manufacturing and commercialization to support the continued development of the asset.

Chait Tatineni, CEO Curium Biopharma, said: “This acquisition adds a promising diagnostic asset to Curium’s oncology pipeline and builds on our commitment to advancing innovative radiopharmaceuticals for patients affected by cancer. We believe ABS-011 could help provide a more complete picture of HER2 expression across the body, with the potential to guide optimal care for patients with cancers where HER2 plays an important role. Alongside the Abscint team, Curium strengthens capabilities to help advance this program toward regulatory approval and ultimately access by patients who may benefit from it.”

Karine Clauwaert, CEO, Abscint SA, said: “Abscint has worked to develop a differentiated approach to HER2 imaging, driven by the belief that better diagnostics can lead to better care. We are pleased that Curium will help advance ABS-011 into its next stage of development. Curium’s scale, expertise and long-standing focus on nuclear medicine make it well positioned to support the next phase of development for this important program.”

About ABS-011
ABS-011 is an investigational gallium-68-labeled PET radiodiagnostic tracer targeting HER2. It is being evaluated in a multicenter Phase 2b clinical trial in Belgium. ABS-011 has not been approved by any regulatory authority, and its safety and efficacy have not been established.

About Curium™
Curium™ is a leading global radiopharmaceutical company with proven expertise in the development, manufacturing and supply of radiopharmaceuticals that transform the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. Headquartered in Boston with offices around the world, Curium’s mission is to find new and better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.

With a global footprint that extends to more than 70 countries, a skilled and dedicated team of over 3,800 employees, and more than 80 manufacturing sites globally, Curium is highly qualified to meet the significant supply and distribution of established products that underlie success in the radiopharmaceuticals market. Curium’s global leadership is embodied in a diverse and extensive portfolio of over 45 products that advance patient care for a wide range of cancers.

Curium’s pioneering legacy in nuclear medicine is the foundation of the company’s dedication to innovation and portfolio expansion to cancer therapeutics, particularly in neuroendocrine tumors and with a late-stage pipeline exploring opportunities in prostate cancer.

To learn more, visit www.curiumpharma.com.

About ABSCINT
ABSCINT is a clinical-stage molecular imaging company and a spin-off from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). The company develops next-generation diagnostic tools based on radiolabelled single-domain antibodies (sdAbs), designed to provide a non-invasive, whole-body view of disease biology.ABSCINT is backed by a complementary investor consortium comprising Qbic, Noshaq, Wallonie Entreprendre (WE), UZ Brussel, Kazoku and strategic industry partner Trasis, alongside private investors including Koen Dewaele, Chair of ABSCINT’s Board of Directors. Beyond capital, the consortium brings expertise in life sciences, diagnostics, entrepreneurship and nuclear medicine. Its members share ABSCINT’s conviction that better diagnostics are essential to select treatments more precisely and unlock the full potential of precision medicine.

Space42 and Autonomous A2Z Sign US$7 Million Agreement to Deploy Autonomous Mobility Solutions in the UAE

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:33 +0700

First commercial agreement builds on the companies’ partnership to accelerate AI-powered transportation

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates and SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), South Korea’s leading autonomous driving company, have signed a commercial agreement valued at US$7 million to deploy Level-4 mobility solutions in the UAE. This is the first commercial agreement in the two companies’ broader partnership. It is a direct supply contract, separate from the joint venture announced in 2025 to support the long-term commercialization of intelligent mobility solutions in the UAE.

The agreement combines A2Z’s proven Level-4 autonomous driving technology with Space42’s AI, geospatial, and connectivity capabilities. For A2Z, the milestone represents a significant step in its international expansion strategy, bringing Korean-developed autonomous driving technology to one of the world’s fastest-growing smart mobility markets. For Space42, it advances the company's sectorial priority to enable safe and reliable driverless vehicle operations at scale.

Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said: “Autonomous mobility is critical infrastructure for smart city development. The UAE has created the conditions for its integration within everyday transport, and our focus is to turn that ambition into a dependable service that moves people seamlessly, aligned with world-class safety standards. Working with A2Z brings us closer to establishing a model that serves the UAE and responds to the market’s changing transport needs.”

Han Ji-hyung, CEO of Autonomous A2Z, stated: “This agreement demonstrates that autonomous driving technology developed and validated in Korea is ready for international deployment. Together with Space42, we look forward to bringing proven autonomous mobility solutions to the UAE and expanding into global markets.”

Pilot Robo-Shuttle services using A2Z’s ‘ROii’, alongside other modified and retrofitted autonomous vehicles, will undergo operational testing and demand assessment, followed by an expected expansion into Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) and tourism shuttle operations. The phased rollout will provide invaluable road-based operational insights, to support future growth across additional transport use cases.

Supporting the UAE’s smart mobility vision
The project aligns with the UAE’s broader vision to advance AI-enabled transportation and intelligent mobility, as part of its National Smart Mobility Strategy. The project also builds on Space42’s portfolio of mobility solutions, including TXAI, an autonomous taxi service that has traveled more than 600,000 kilometers across 20,000 trips with zero recorded accidents since operations began in 2021.

Demonstrating South Korean autonomous driving technology on the global stage
The agreement marks one of A2Z’s largest international deployments, demonstrating the global competitiveness of South Korea’s autonomous driving technology. The company has conducted autonomous driving trials across 13 cities and provinces in Korea and operates 91 permitted autonomous vehicles with more than 1.02 million kilometers of cumulative driving experience, spanning software development, vehicle integration, fleet operations, and service management.

The development follows several years of collaboration between Korea and the UAE, supported by government initiatives in technology development, testing, and market entry. Commercial execution was led by A2G (Autonomous to Global), A2Z’s Singapore-based joint venture with Kilsa Global.

About Space42
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Formed in 2024 by the merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two business units: Space Services and Smart Solutions. Space Services focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility satellite services. Smart Solutions integrates geospatial data acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Major shareholders include G42, Mubadala and IHC.

For more information, visit: www.space42.ai; follow us on LinkedIn: Space42 For investor inquiries, please contact: ir@space42.ai

About Autonomous A2Z
Founded in 2018 by four former Hyundai Motor autonomous driving engineers, Autonomous A2Z is South Korea’s leading autonomous driving solutions company. The company operates the largest fleet of 91 autonomous vehicles in S.Korea and has achieved the country’s longest cumulative urban driving record of approximately 1,020,000 kilometers. Building on this experience, A2Z is developing a range of future mobility services, including urban autonomous shuttles and smart logistics mobility solutions, leading the commercialization of safe and efficient autonomous driving technologies. In 2024, A2Z completed the development of its Level-4 autonomous vehicle, ROii, and plans to begin performance certification and validation in 2026, paving the way for full-scale commercialization. The company is actively expanding its business across Singapore, the UAE, and Japan, and continues to drive sustainable mobility innovation through initiatives such as mobility services for transportation accessibility and smart logistics solutions leveraging autonomous driving technology.

Hong Kong: The Ultimate Cosplay Halloween

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:22:52 +0700

Unlock a citywide Halloween celebration as spooky attractions and haunting nightlife take over this October

Hong Kong, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As one of Asia’s best Halloween destinations, Hong Kong is elevating this year’s spooky season into a month-long citywide party packed with more excitement than ever. Spanning brand-new citywide cosplay parties, high energy theme park thrills, and an irresistible immersive ambience throughout the city, Hong Kong delivers whimsical fun around every corner for locals and travellers to enjoy this season.

First-ever Citywide Halloween Cosplay Parties
Calling all cosplayers, party lovers and dress up enthusiasts! This October, Hong Kong is taking its Halloween festivities to the next level with an immersive, district-wide cosplay celebration like never before.

The excitement will begin on two consecutive pre-heat Saturdays (17 and 24 October), serving as an exclusive warm-up for the month-long party. Locals and travellers can soak up the Halloween spirit early, stepping out in bewitching costumes to explore participating neighbourhoods and get into the spellbinding mood ahead of time.

Celebrations will reach peak heat during the grand finale on Halloween night (31 October), turning various corners of Hong Kong into distinct festive hubs. Every participating district will feature unique themes and local collaborations, creating a massive stage for creative transformations that bring the entire city together.

From comic heroes and mythical creatures to whimsical original concepts, costume lovers of all ages will find endless excitement around every corner. Mark your calendars, join the celebrations and experience the hauntingly entertaining cosplay parties in Hong Kong!

Theme Park Halloween Takeovers
The thrills go beyond the neighbourhoods! A lineup of spine-tingling experiences awaits as the celebrations expand into Hong Kong’s two major theme parks:

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
This year's Disney Halloween Time, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort invites guests from around the world to unleash their wicked side from 18 September to 1 November 2026. As Disney Villains take over the park, guests can look forward to an immersive celebration filled with fan-favorite Halloween-themed entertainment, captivating villain encounters, themed dining experiences, trick-or-treat fun, and endless opportunities to showcase their most wicked matching looks with friends and family.

From powerful villain-led festivities and acclaimed musical performances to dazzling appearances by notorious Disney Villains throughout the day, Disney Halloween Time offers a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience. Guests are invited to dress up, embrace their playful side, and keep the party going from daylight to moonlight as they Party Like a Villain.

Ocean Park Hong Kong
As an eerie ambience grips and the shadows deepen, Ocean Park’s Halloween Fest returns from 5 September to 1 November with all-new frights to awaken your senses. This year, the Park is breaking traditional boundaries by partnering with Under the Castle, the globally acclaimed original fantasy IP created and creatively directed by global music and style icon Jackson Wang.

A dark force will descend upon The Summit of Ocean Park, as a mysterious ancient castle rises from the mist. Visitors can step into shadowy halls and journey through a gloomy nightmare-scape, where every corner blends the brand’s signature dark and gothic aesthetic with immersive storytelling — making every turn a perfect photo spot. The experience also extends beyond the scares, with themed food and beverage offerings, game booths and exclusive merchandise available.

Beyond the castle gates, heart-pounding encounters await across Ocean Park and the city, ensuring that no one leaves unscathed from this year’s most stylish fright.

Boos and Brews Around Town
From top-class theme park horrors to the legendary street party in Lan Kwai Fong, the city's Halloween spirit is wickedly buzzing. Immerse yourself into crowds of festive joy in Lan Kwai Fong and Soho, two of the city’s most popular nightlife districts, and enjoy electrifying parties and themed F&B specials. Don’t forget to soak up the ghoulishly great party atmosphere packed with photogenic opportunities alongside revellers in imaginative costumes. Across the harbour, Knutsford Terrace will feature thrillingly chilling nightlife with 30-plus bars and restaurants for locals and visitors alike to explore. All party lovers can raise a glass and toast the spooky season while diving into Hong Kong’s ultimate night out!

Wicked Wardrobes and Seasonal Treats
Searching for the fanciest Halloween look? From classic ghosts and witches to trendy pop culture icons, Hong Kong’s bustling market streets offer endless treasures for revellers of all ages. Costume hunters can head to Pottinger Street in Central, perfect for quick picks near Lan Kwai Fong, or explore Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai and Fuk Wing Street in Sham Shui Po. These treasure troves are brimming with character outfits and playful accessories, making it easy to gear up together while discovering the distinct charm of each neighbourhood.

Beyond costumes, celebrations will spread across town, as shopping malls host interactive seasonal displays and local restaurants serve themed F&B specials. From families enjoying trick-or-treat games to solo explorers hunting for autumn delights, Hong Kong is a “fang-tastic” destination that warmly welcomes every type of traveller to join the spooky season.

You are cordially invited to gear up and get ready for this Halloween bash. Whether you are seeking chilling scares, vibrant nightlife, creative dress-up or family fun, Hong Kong is a spooktacular destination for every type of guest. Start planning your Halloween getaway to Hong Kong and dive into the magic of these world-class experiences.

TAIONE Open Source Foundation and Embedded LLM Collaborate to Build Taiwan's vLLM Ecosystem

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:21:34 +0700

Partnership strengthens Taiwan's participation in one of the world's leading AI infrastructure projects through local community building, upstream contribution and engineering mentorship

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAIONE Open Source Foundation and Embedded LLM today announced a collaboration to build Taiwan's local vLLM community and ecosystem, bringing together engineers, students and industry contributors to participate in one of today's most important open-source AI infrastructure projects.

As AI increasingly depends on open-source infrastructure, projects such as vLLM have become critical building blocks for modern AI platforms and intelligent applications. TAIONE Open Source Foundation is building local technical communities around strategically important open-source projects that create long-term value for Taiwan's AI ecosystem—strengthening both the competitiveness of Taiwan's hardware industry and the growth of its software ecosystem.

As part of this collaboration, TAIONE will establish a vLLM Fellowship Track, one of several project tracks under the Foundation's Fellowship Program. The Fellowship serves as one of the mechanisms for cultivating long-term contributors by providing structured mentorship, engineering guidance and opportunities for sustained upstream participation.

vLLM is one of the world's leading open-source inference engines for production LLM serving. As AI models and serving workloads become increasingly sophisticated, advancing the ecosystem requires close collaboration across model developers, hardware vendors, cloud operators and systems engineers.

Participants will work on substantive technical projects aligned with upstream priorities and real-world engineering needs. Potential contribution areas include API and runtime infrastructure, distributed inference, KV-cache management, hardware acceleration, GPU kernels, quantization, model compatibility, multimodal serving, testing, continuous integration and developer tooling. Along the way, participants will gain practical experience through issue discussions, code reviews, benchmarking, documentation and upstream collaboration.

TAIONE Open Source Foundation will coordinate community development, Fellowship operations, talent cultivation, and collaboration across industry, academia and the open-source ecosystem.

Embedded LLM will serve as the technical partner for the vLLM track, providing technical project design, engineering mentorship, code review and production-inference expertise through a team that includes vLLM maintainers, code owners and major contributors.

Each participant will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and follow established open-source development practices, including issue reproduction, benchmarking, testing, public technical discussion and upstream review.

"Taiwan has built world-leading AI hardware. Our next opportunity is to cultivate world-class software contributors around the open-source projects that power modern AI. vLLM is one of the most important AI infrastructure projects today, and by building a strong local technical community around it, we hope to help more Taiwanese engineers contribute upstream while strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Taiwan's AI industry."

— Rock Tsai, Chairman, TAIONE Open Source Foundation

"vLLM is a critical open-source layer connecting AI models with the compute platforms that serve them. The strongest way to develop AI infrastructure engineers is to let them solve real systems problems, participate in upstream review and produce work that can benefit the broader community."

— Ghee Leng OOI, CEO, Embedded LLM

Application details, project activities and Fellowship opportunities for the vLLM track will be announced jointly by TAIONE Open Source Foundation and Embedded LLM.

About TAIONE Open Source Foundation
TAIONE Open Source Foundation brings together industry, academia and open-source communities to strengthen Taiwan's participation in strategically important open-source projects. Through local technical communities, Fellowship programs and international collaboration, the Foundation cultivates world-class open-source talent, accelerates sovereign and enterprise AI adoption, and helps Taiwan build long-term software capabilities alongside its global leadership in AI hardware.

About Embedded LLM
Embedded LLM is an agentic inference infrastructure company that helps AI cloud operators and enterprises turn GPU fleets into governed, scalable production AI services. The company is built on deep open-source roots, with a team that includes maintainers, code owners and major contributors to vLLM.

Embedded LLM brings this upstream engineering expertise into its production stack, spanning governed model APIs, monetization, stateful agent execution, traceable AI operations, and operator-level RL and post-training infrastructure.

Turntide Selected for £17 Million UK Government Grant Project to Accelerate Volume Production of Axial Flux Motors

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:19:31 +0700

The project will expand manufacturing to support the widespread, mainstream adoption of axial flux motors

Gateshead, U.K., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a global leader in electrification and hybridization solutions and a long-standing North East England, manufacturer, has been successful in its application for funding through the U.K. Government and Advanced Propulsion Centre U.K. (ACP) DRIVE35 Scale-up Fund for its Project SUPREME. The Scale-up Fund is part of the U.K. Government’s £4 billion DRIVE35 program, delivered by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in partnership with the ACP and Innovate U.K. All U.K. Government grant funding is subject to HMG approval.

Project SUPREME, a £17million matched funded project, will accelerate the production of Turntide’s axial flux motors through increased automation and innovation, helping the company meet the growing global demand for more efficient, high-performance powertrains.

Compared to conventional radial flux designs, axial flux motors use less space, weigh less and deliver more power in a smaller package. Despite these advantages, manufacturing challenges have historically made axial flux motors more difficult and expensive to produce at scale, limiting broader adoption.

Through Project SUPREME, Turntide will address these challenges by automating critical, labor-intensive production processes such as winding, tooling components and validating its products ready for volume manufacture. Turntide will also be registering and delivering breakthrough intellectual property at the early stages of this 18-month program extending through January 2028. Faster and more efficient manufacturing at scale will allow Turntide to better serve original equipment manufacturers across a wider range of applications and volumes globally.

“Project SUPREME is an important step in scaling next-generation electric motor technology production in the U.K. for the global market,” said Steve Hornyak, CEO of Turntide Technologies. “By enabling high volume axial flux motor production through automation and overall cost reduction, we’re driving wider adoption of more efficient, lighter electric powertrains across automotive and industrial applications.”

As part of the project, Turntide will expand the use of its Gateshead production and R&D campus while reestablishing a dedicated component and validation facility in Cramlington, Northumberland. The project will secure job growth within the North East England, while further enhancing workforce skills and development.

About Turntide Technologies
Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, and energy storage for anything that moves.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, the U.K., and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, and premium automotive.

About the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) collaborates with the UK government, the automotive industry, and academia to facilitate driving research and investment in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing. Established in 2013 and jointly funded by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and the automotive industry, the APC accelerates the development and industrialisation of technologies that enable the transition to zero-emission vehicle manufacturing and a net-zero automotive supply chain in the UK.   

Launched in July 2025 and delivered by BIST in partnership with the APC and Innovate UK, the DRIVE35 (Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification) programme forms a core part of the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan. It underpins the UK’s commitment to a zero-emission future, backed by £4 billion in grant funding to 2035 for automotive R&D, scale-up, and transformation.

Focus across three funding pillars - Innovation, Scale-up, and Transformation - is helping to build a globally competitive zero-emission vehicle supply chain and deliver safer, smarter, more sustainable, and affordable mobility.

MoneySimpler Launches AI Automated Trading App; Indian Users See Profitability Soar

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:18:47 +0700

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MoneySimpler officially launched its no-code automated trading app in India on August 8, 2026, bringing a brand-new financial management experience to local investors. Powered by AI-driven quantitative trading, the innovative app enables users to easily implement automated investments without the need for programming skills. Within just a few months, a significant number of investors in the Indian market have seen their returns soar by over 200%—demonstrating the platform's immense potential in the local fintech sector and signaling a profound transformation in how wealth management is conducted in India.

Key Advantages of MoneySimpler’s AI Automated Trading App

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Efficient Execution: Automated strategies significantly improve trading efficiency and reduce the risks associated with manual operations.
Real-Time Monitoring: The platform monitors market data in real time and automatically adjusts trading strategies.
Stable Returns: Helps investors achieve stable returns in complex market environments.

How the MoneySimpler App Enhances User Experience
MoneySimpler enables investors to quickly grasp market trends through an intuitive interface and real-time market data; it significantly boosts convenience by combining personalized settings with seamless cross-device functionality. Meanwhile, the platform’s intelligent strategy execution and data-driven insights help users efficiently seize opportunities in complex market environments, thereby enhancing profitability.

Indian Market Background and Investor Needs
In India, tens of millions of young investors are actively entering the cryptocurrency and digital asset market. However, traditional trading methods are complex and have high barriers to entry, making it difficult for many to seize market opportunities. MoneySimpler's no-code AI automated trading solution addresses this pain point, allowing investors to easily participate in quantitative trading and quickly improve their returns.

How do I use MoneySimpler?

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Earn Profits: Daily profits are automatically settled and deposited into your account, growing daily and easily accumulating wealth.

Key Features of the MoneySimpler AI Automated Trading App

Strategy Library: Includes a range of built-in quantitative strategy templates that users can apply directly or customize.

Market Volatility Detection: Monitors real-time market dynamics and trends, enabling strategy adjustments in response to market changes.

Performance Reporting: Generates detailed trading logs and profit analysis to help users optimize their strategies.

Multi-Market Support: Connects to major global trading markets, facilitating cross-regional investment.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports both mobile and desktop platforms, allowing users to manage investments anytime, anywhere.

Results and Data Support

Since its launch, MoneySimpler has attracted hundreds of thousands of Indian investors. Average returns have increased by over 200%, with some users even doubling their wealth. This achievement not only validates the effectiveness of no-code AI-automated trading but also highlights the strong demand for intelligent financial tools in the Indian market.

Join the New Era of Smart Investing
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About MoneySimpler
MoneySimpler is a lightweight AI automated trading platform for global investors. It provides AI-assisted market analysis, automatic execution of trading strategies and risk management functions to help users participate in the financial market more efficiently.

V-Green and HKR partner to develop large-scale EV Charging Hub, expanding Indonesia's green transport infrastructure

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:00:27 +0700

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 August 2026 - V-Green Indonesia and PT HK Realtindo (HKR) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop an integrated EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between V-Green and Hutama Karya Group, HKR's parent company, as the two parties work together to pioneer a flagship EV charging hub model and accelerate the development of a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem across Indonesia.

Representatives of V-Green Indonesia and PT HK Realtindo (HKR) at the signing ceremony of an agreement to develop the EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran, Jakarta.

Under the agreement, V-Green Indonesia will lease an 8,747-square-meter site owned by PT HK Realtindo (HKR) to develop the EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran. The model is particularly well suited for large land parcels, enabling landowners to optimize underutilized real estate assets and generate sustainable long-term revenue while allowing V-Green to rapidly expand its charging infrastructure network at strategic locations.

The EV Charging Hub is a large-scale charging infrastructure model that integrates multiple services within a single location to simultaneously serve the needs of individual EV owners, commercial fleet operators, and ride-hailing drivers. Scheduled to commence operations in October this year, VinFast's EV Charging Hub in Kemayoran will feature 36 EV chargers and 20 battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles, with the capacity to serve up to 56 electric cars and 220 electric motorcycles simultaneously.

In addition to fast-charging facilities for electric cars and battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles, the project will include dedicated parking areas for commercial fleets, rooftop solar panels to supplement on-site renewable energy generation, and a range of customer amenities such as rest areas, food and beverage outlets, and cafés.

The agreement with HKR represents the first major milestone following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between V-Green Indonesia and Hutama Karya Group in April 2026. Under the MoU, the two parties agreed to jointly explore the development of EV Charging Hubs on Hutama Karya's strategic land assets, while also collaborating to develop EV charging infrastructure across 29 rest areas along the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road.

In the next phase, V-Green plans to deploy EV chargers across these 29 rest areas, creating a large-scale charging network along one of Indonesia's key highway corridors and making long-distance EV travel more convenient for users.

Mr. Ekwan Hadyanto, President Director of PT HK Realtindo, said: "Our partnership with V-Green opens up new opportunities to maximize the value of HK Realtindo's land assets while demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Indonesian Government's efforts to accelerate sustainable transportation infrastructure. We expect the Kemayoran project to become the foundation for expanding our collaboration across many other strategic locations nationwide."

Mr. Mai Truong Giang, CEO of V-Green Indonesia, said: "Signing this agreement with PT HK Realtindo marks an important milestone in realizing V-Green's strategy to develop EV infrastructure throughout Indonesia. We believe the EV Charging Hub model will not only meet the country's rapidly growing demand for EV charging but also create sustainable value for V-Green's partners while contributing to Indonesia's green transition."

The Kemayoran project is expected to serve as a flagship integrated EV Charging Hub model in Indonesia, laying the foundation for V-Green to gradually replicate the concept across other strategic HK Group locations. Beyond enhancing the EV ownership experience, the model also creates new opportunities to unlock the value of strategically located land assets while establishing modern infrastructure hubs that support Indonesia's transport electrification.

The partnership with Hutama Karya, one of Indonesia's largest infrastructure groups, further reinforces V-Green's strategy of collaborating with leading local partners to build a modern, integrated, and accessible EV charging network across the country.

Globally, V-Green is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle charging network, which now comprises more than 150,000 charging ports, alongside battery swapping stations for electric motorcycles. In Indonesia, the Company has introduced a range of attractive incentives for users, including free charging for all VinFast electric car owners and a complimentary battery swapping program for VinFast electric motorcycles for one year, with up to 20 battery swaps per vehicle per month. Through these initiatives, V-Green aims to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility while contributing to regional and global decarbonization efforts and sustainable development.

Hashtag: #V-GREEN

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DED Parit Kitang Sudah Ada 2022, Mengapa Dianggarkan Lagi Rp1,5 Miliar Pada 2026?

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:10:11 +0700

DUMAI — Perencanaan pembangunan Jalan Parit Kitang, Kecamatan Sungai Sembilan, Kota Dumai, menjadi perhatian setelah data pengadaan menunjukkan adanya DED pada 2022, pekerjaan fisik pada tahun yang sama, serta kembali munculnya anggaran DED pada 2026 senilai Rp1,5 miliar.

Berdasarkan data pengadaan yang dihimpun, pada 2022 terdapat paket “DED Tenaga Ahli Perencanaan Jl. Parit Kitang Kecamatan Sungai Sembilan” dengan pagu sekitar Rp195,426 juta dan HPS sekitar Rp194,495 juta, bersumber dari APBD Perubahan 2022.

Selain pekerjaan perencanaan tersebut, terdapat pula pekerjaan fisik Jalan Parit Kitang pada 2022. Fakta ini menjadi bagian penting untuk melihat kesinambungan antara perencanaan yang telah dibayar pemerintah dengan pembangunan fisik yang kemudian dilaksanakan.

Pada 2026, Pemerintah Kota Dumai melalui Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Penataan Ruang (PUPR) kembali mencantumkan paket “Penyusunan Dokumen DED Jl. Parit Kitang Kota Dumai” dengan pagu Rp1,5 miliar.

Data tender juga menunjukkan adanya pekerjaan konstruksi “Peningkatan Jalan Lingkar Parit Kitang–Simpang Batang (Lanjutan)”. Paket tersebut memiliki pagu sekitar Rp4,636 miliar, dengan HPS sekitar Rp4,655 miliar. Pada data pemenang, tercantum CV Putra Yanda dengan nilai penawaran sekitar Rp4,229 miliar.

Rangkaian data tersebut kemudian memunculkan pertanyaan mengenai kesinambungan perencanaan Jalan Parit Kitang: jika pada 2022 telah ada DED dan pekerjaan fisik, apa dasar serta kebutuhan teknis yang membuat DED kembali disusun pada 2026?

Kepala Dinas PUPR Kota Dumai, Riau Satria Alamsyah, menjelaskan bahwa DED 2022 dan DED 2026 memiliki fungsi serta ruang lingkup yang berbeda.

“Untuk DED tahun 2022 itu bersifat basic desain sesuai juga dengan nilai pagunya, dipergunakan untuk pengurusan izin kawasan,” ujar Riau Satria Alamsyah.

Sementara DED Jalan Parit Kitang tahun 2026, menurutnya, merupakan desain yang lebih lengkap.

“DED jalan Parit Kitang yang tahun 2026 ini itu bersifat ultimate desain, desain lengkap termasuk survei-survei, uji tanah dan lain-lain,” jelasnya.

Menurut Riau Satria Alamsyah, DED 2026 digunakan untuk memenuhi readiness criteria dalam rangka pengusulan program pembangunan kepada kementerian.

Dengan penjelasan tersebut, PUPR menilai DED 2026 bukan sekadar pengulangan pekerjaan DED 2022, melainkan memiliki cakupan teknis yang lebih lengkap.

Selain DED, data RUP 2026 juga sempat mencantumkan paket “Penyusunan Dokumen FS Jl. Parit Kitang Kota Dumai” dengan pagu Rp500 juta.

Riau Satria Alamsyah menegaskan FS tersebut tidak dilaksanakan pada 2026 karena telah dilaksanakan melalui APBD Perubahan 2025.

“Untuk FS Parit Kitang hanya ada di APBDP 2025, yang 2026 tidak kita laksanakan dan akan dirubah peruntukkannya untuk di APBDP 2026 ini,” katanya.

Ia menjelaskan, FS sempat tercantum dalam anggaran 2026 karena penyusunan APBD 2026 dilakukan lebih dahulu sebelum adanya APBD Perubahan 2025.

“Kenapa teranggarkan, karena telah disusun anggaran APBD 2026 terlebih dahulu baru kemudian ada anggaran di perubahan 2025, karena FS-nya perlu segera kita laksanakan yang 2025 di anggaran perubahan,” jelasnya.

Riau Satria Alamsyah kemudian menegaskan bahwa pada 2026 hanya DED yang diproses.

“DED saja, FS tidak kita proses lagi. Kita kembalikan uangnya di anggaran perubahan,” ujarnya.

Terkait FS yang masih tercantum dalam RUP 2026, ia mengakui adanya kekeliruan.

“RUP-nya keliru, termasukkan lagi padahal tidak akan kita kerjakan,” katanya.

Sementara itu, Pemerhati Pembangunan Kota Dumai, Sujanadi, ST, menilai persoalan tersebut harus dilihat berdasarkan fungsi, ruang lingkup dan output setiap pekerjaan.

Menurutnya, keberadaan DED baru setelah sebelumnya terdapat DED untuk objek yang sama tidak otomatis dapat disebut sebagai pelanggaran. Namun, perlu dipastikan apakah pekerjaan tersebut benar-benar memiliki ruang lingkup dan output yang berbeda.

Apalagi, terdapat fakta bahwa pada 2022 telah ada DED dan pekerjaan fisik Jalan Parit Kitang. Karena itu, menurut Sujanadi, penting untuk melihat hubungan antara dokumen perencanaan 2022 dengan pekerjaan fisik yang dilaksanakan pada tahun tersebut serta kebutuhan DED baru pada 2026.

Dokumen seperti KAK, kontrak, spesifikasi teknis, gambar desain, laporan pekerjaan dan berita acara serah terima perlu dibandingkan untuk mengetahui secara konkret pekerjaan apa yang telah dilakukan pada 2022 dan pekerjaan apa yang baru dibutuhkan pada 2026.

Perbedaan nilai juga menjadi perhatian. DED 2022 memiliki pagu sekitar Rp195,4 juta, sementara DED 2026 mencapai Rp1,5 miliar. Terdapat selisih sekitar Rp1,305 miliar.

Namun, perbedaan nilai tersebut belum dapat dijadikan dasar untuk menyimpulkan adanya pemborosan atau pelanggaran. PUPR telah menjelaskan bahwa DED 2026 mencakup survei, uji tanah dan desain teknis yang lebih lengkap.

Yang perlu dibuktikan adalah item pekerjaan apa saja yang menyebabkan perbedaan nilai tersebut dan apakah pekerjaan tersebut memang belum tercakup dalam perencanaan sebelumnya.

Pertanyaan mengenai hal tersebut telah dikonfirmasi kembali kepada pihak terkait, termasuk mengenai output DED 2022, dasar teknis pekerjaan fisik 2022, penggunaan DED 2022 sebagai dasar pembangunan, serta perbedaan konkret dengan DED 2026.

Namun hingga berita ini disusun, pertanyaan lanjutan tersebut belum mendapatkan jawaban.

Dengan adanya DED 2022, pekerjaan fisik pada 2022, kemudian DED kembali dianggarkan Rp1,5 miliar pada 2026, persoalan utama yang perlu dijelaskan bukan semata-mata apakah DED boleh dibuat kembali.

Pertanyaan utamanya adalah, apa yang sudah dikerjakan dan dibayar pada 2022, apa yang belum dikerjakan, serta apa substansi baru yang membuat pemerintah kembali membutuhkan DED pada 2026?

Jawaban atas pertanyaan tersebut idealnya dapat dibuktikan melalui dokumen perencanaan dan kontrak, bukan hanya penjelasan secara lisan.*

Innovative Health Management Platform LIVE4WELL’s "Purple Wellness Day" Concludes Successfully

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:27 +0700

Causeway Bay Pilot Spearheads Citywide Preventive Healthcare, Echoing Primary Healthcare Agenda

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 August 2026 – Faced with the dual challenges of a steady rise in chronic disease rates and the immense pressure borne by public health resources in Hong Kong, putting preventive healthcare into practice has become a matter of urgency. To actively respond to the Government's direction of strengthening primary healthcare and district-based service delivery, innovative health management platform LIVE4WELL has picked Causeway Bay as its first community pilot site, demonstrating its vision and practice in contributing to public health. Working with district organizations, the initiative enabled nearly 1,000 members of the public to experience non-invasive, painless and rapid screening. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with big data, the platform encourages the public to take ownership of their own Bio-wealth Assessment Data, to identify and address potential health risks early.

Innovative health management platform LIVE4WELL has picked Causeway Bay as its first community pilot site, demonstrating its vision and practice in contributing to public health. Working with district organizations, the initiative enabled nearly 1,000 members of the public to experience non-invasive, painless and rapid screening.

As a community force, LIVE4WELL has also submitted policy recommendations to the HKSAR Government, spanning the smarter use of AI in health assessment, the rollout of non-invasive community outreach screening, the inclusion of inflammatory markers in community-level screening, and extending Chinese and Western medicine collaboration into the aspect of wearable devices, thereby supporting the HKSAR Government in aligning with the National 15^th Five-Year Plan and the policy direction for the year ahead.

Business and District Leaders Aim to Fill the Gap in Advancing Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

LIVE4WELL's six-day "Purple Wellness Day", a public health screening experience event held in Causeway Bay from August 5 to 10, came to a successful close today. The event transformed a shopping mall space into an innovative health exploration hub, bringing together a wide range of top-tier health screening devices from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and overseas, more than 20 healthy-living partner merchants and various star speakers, enriching the public's journey of health exploration.

Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL, said, "The management of chronic diseases should never begin only after the onset of illness. As a digital health partner, LIVE4WELL builds on the Government's primary healthcare policy framework to provide the public with more proactive and accessible preventive healthcare support. By integrating AI and big data technologies into retail and community settings, we are making non-invasive screening part of everyday life, rather than medical procedures that feel out of reach. At its core, this is our long-term commitment to health management and social care — whether it is identifying chronic disease risks early in elderly family members, or helping younger generations catch issues like pre-diabetes in time. We hope technology can make 'early detection, early management' a part of everyone's daily life, rather than something people come to regret only after their condition has worsened."

Mr. LEE Man-lung, Joey, MH, Chairman of Centre Stage Squarer and Wan Chai District Council Member, who attended the opening event and arranged for district residents to take part, said, "Screening that is non-invasive, painless, and delivers results instantly is a major breakthrough in AI technology — one that goes beyond technological progress but more importantly, gives businesses the capacity to create health assessment tools that are more beneficial and relatable to people's lives. Health assessment is no longer a tedious questionnaire or cold clinical equipment, it is a new experience of conversing with one's own body. The event is an excellent demonstration of how community organizations can harness technology to expand district health support services, building a low-cost and easily accessible health platform for the elderly and grassroots families. It is an approach well worth other organizations emulating."

Non-invasive Screening Helps the General Public in Early Identification of Multiple Potential Health Risks

To encourage citizens to take the first step toward self-health management, approximately 300 free screening slots were reserved during the event, allowing people in need to experience a range of non-invasive, rapid and precise AI health screening, and to receive personalized health reports and expert interpretation on the spot. Visitors took part in non-invasive thematic areas across seven exploration zones, covering liver and kidney metabolism, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and retinal condition, blood glucose and metabolic risks, cell vitality and inflammation, musculoskeletal and postural health assessments, stress and mental balance, as well as hearing and blood pressure. After completing the journey, LIVE4WELL shared with participants a comprehensive body report that clearly presented their individual health indicators and risk assessments.

The event also featured more than 20 free expert health talks, attended by a cumulative total of nearly 500 participants, covering topics such as chronic disease prevention, nutrition, sleep, emotional well-being and mind-body health, reflecting the public's increasingly keen demand for proactive self-health management.

From the Causeway Bay Pilot to a Health Vision for All 18 Districts

Held at the SOGO Causeway Bay store, "Purple Wellness Day" was LIVE4WELL's first pilot scheme in bringing health technology into the community. Demonstrating at one of the city's busiest commercial landmarks, the event exemplified how professional health management services can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Looking ahead, LIVE4WELL hopes to extend this successful model to all 18 districts of Hong Kong, deepening collaboration with community organizations such as District Councils, Care Teams, residents' associations and district service groups to widen the reach of preventive healthcare. LIVE4WELL is actively connecting with more enterprises and brands that share its vision, so that through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and in its positioning as a digital health partner, it can contribute to Hong Kong's primary healthcare development and realize the vision of "boosting health for all 18 districts".

Aligning with Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan to Jointly Build a Forward-Looking Healthy City

In recent years, the Hong Kong Government has continued to strengthen primary healthcare services, promote preventive healthcare, and enhance community-based support for the elderly and of chronic diseases in its Policy Addresses and long-term healthcare planning. As Hong Kong formulates its First Five-Year Plan and proactively aligns with the National 15^th Five-Year Plan, LIVE4WELL, as a community force, is also committed to contributing its strengths through concrete action. LIVE4WELL believes that AI- and data-driven preventive healthcare technology, coupled with the strengths of the private sector and the community, can complement the public healthcare system. When the public achieves "early detection, early management", the pressure on the public healthcare system can be gradually alleviated, enabling a sustainable health ecosystem for Hong Kong.

To build a healthier city in the long run, LIVE4WELL recommends progressively introducing inflammatory markers as a new dimension of health monitoring, building on existing health screening. Chronic inflammation is often closely associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Continuous tracking of inflammatory markers allows high-risk individuals to be identified early and followed up in a timely manner, easing the long-term healthcare pressure on Hong Kong.

Given that many citizens have a certain degree of resistance to, or psychological burden associated with, invasive tests such as blood draws, LIVE4WELL believes that the authorities should make good use of AI health assessment tools and roll out non-invasive community outreach screening to raise public participation. Combining existing screening with comprehensive health data analysis would help forecast healthcare demand. LIVE4WELL further recommends that the authorities continue to promote collaboration between Chinese and Western medicine to strengthen Hong Kong's preventive healthcare system.

LIVE4WELL encourages the public to make good use of wearable devices to continuously track their personal health data, in step with the Government's promotion for collaboration between Chinese and Western medicine — putting into practice the preventive care approach of "Chinese medicine for prevention, Western medicine for treatment" where TCM-based recuperation works hand-in-hand with Western medical diagnosis and treatment.

High resolution photos HERE

Photo captions:

Photo 1: Mr. LEE Man-lung, Joey, MH, Chairman of Centre Stage Squarer and Wan Chai District Council Member (center); Mr. Leo ZHUANG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL (left); Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL (right) pictured at "Purple Wellness Day".

Photo 2: Ms. Miranda WONG, Co-founder, LIVE4WELL, delivered a speech at the "Purple Wellness Day".

Photo 3:Mr. LEE Man-lung, Joey, MH, Chairman of Centre Stage Squarer and Wan Chai District Council Member, delivered a speech at the "Purple Wellness Day".

Photo 4: LIVE4WELL reserved free screening slots to allow the public to experience first-hand a range of non-invasive, rapid and precise AI health screening, and to receive personalized health reports and expert interpretation on the spot.

Photo 5: The hearing test was popular among various screenings, with many elderly welcoming the chance to better understand their own hearing ability.

Photo 6: Health talks were held during the event, delivered by experts from various sectors, exploring topics such as preventive healthcare, chronic disease management, health management and social care.

Hashtag: #LIVE4WELL #預防醫學 #PurpleWellnessDay #PreventiveHealthcare #AI

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About LIVE4WELL

LIVE4WELL is Hong Kong's leading innovative health management platform and Asia's first health ecosystem that integrates preventive healthcare, artificial intelligence, and behavioral incentives. Through combining a suite of international medical-grade health screening devices with its proprietary AI motion capture technology, the platform delivers comprehensive dynamic health assessments and provides personalized health management solutions.

The platform's flagship product, "VIV PASS," revolutionizes health management by establishing personal health baselines, leveraging AI-powered health data analytics, delivering personalized exercise prescriptions, supplement recommendations and providing 24/7 health monitoring. LIVE4WELL innovatively combines health management with reward mechanisms through its Sweat Point system and WELLshop ecosystem, embodying the "Move to Earn" philosophy that transforms healthy behaviors into tangible rewards.

National Fitness Lights Up the "Dual Olympic City": The 17th Beijing Sports Games Open

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:27 +0700

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 August 2026 – On August 8, China's 18th National Fitness Day, the opening ceremony of the 17th Beijing Sports Games was held at the National Indoor Stadium, with many champion athletes on hand to lend support.

A performance at the opening ceremony of the 17th Beijing Sports Games

The city is the arena, and its citizens are the athletes. This edition of the Games balances competitive and mass participation events, featuring both traditional disciplines like athletics and swimming, and emerging sports such as pickleball and breakdancing. Some events have already concluded or are currently underway, with all competitions running through October this year. This city‑wide sports extravaganza is expected to attract around 35,000 participants, including teenagers, college students, and the general public, setting new records in both the number of participants and events.

In recent years, Beijing has continuously integrated sports development into the fabric of the city. According to data from the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau, the city has 3.27 square metres of sports venue space per capita, and 53.1% of its population regularly participates in physical exercise. Sports and fitness have become a new way of life in Beijing, the "Dual Olympic City." Yin Shen, a 20‑year‑old football enthusiast, told reporters after watching the ceremony that he found the mass participation content more relatable than purely competitive events. "It's great to see so many sports that ordinary people usually play. Sports are actually all around us," Yin said.

At the opening ceremony, 14 champion athletes trained in Beijing—Ma Long, Zhang Yining, Ding Ning, Wang Chuqin, Xiao Ruoteng, Teng Haibin, Li Na, Cao Yuan, Zhang Jiaqi, Chang Hao, Yang Ling, Liu Xiaotong, Zhang Zesen, and Zhang Ruiyang—were present to inspire more people to take up sports. Zhang Yining said, "I am especially grateful to Beijing, where I realised my dreams. I also hope that more children who love sports will hold on to their dreams. Beijing is a place where dreams come true."

Hashtag: #Beijing #DualOlympicCity #NationalFitnessDay

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Dukung Pertanian dan Cegah Karhutla, Babinsa Sungai Sembilan Turun ke Kebun Warga

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:41:51 +0700

DUMAI - Pendampingan pertanian sekaligus pencegahan kebakaran hutan dan lahan terus dilakukan jajaran Koramil 03/Sungai Sembilan di wilayah binaan. Kegiatan tersebut dilaksanakan Sertu Muh Ali Mustofa melalui sosialisasi dan pendampingan karya nyata tanaman semangka di Jalan Paret Gantung, Kelurahan Bangsal Aceh, Kecamatan Sungai Sembilan, Kota Dumai, Minggu (9/8/2026).

Kegiatan dilaksanakan di kebun milik warga bernama Arifin dengan komoditas tanaman semangka. Pendampingan ini menjadi bagian dari upaya Babinsa dalam mendorong masyarakat memanfaatkan lahan secara produktif sekaligus mendukung kegiatan pertanian yang dapat memberikan manfaat bagi perekonomian warga.

Sertu Muh Ali Mustofa mengatakan, pendampingan terhadap petani merupakan salah satu bentuk kepedulian Babinsa terhadap masyarakat di wilayah binaannya. Kehadiran Babinsa diharapkan dapat memberikan motivasi agar masyarakat terus mengembangkan sektor pertanian secara berkelanjutan.

“Kami melaksanakan pendampingan karya nyata tanaman semangka sebagai bentuk dukungan kepada masyarakat agar lahan yang ada dapat dimanfaatkan secara produktif. Kami berharap kegiatan pertanian seperti ini terus berkembang dan memberikan manfaat bagi warga,” ujar Sertu Muh Ali Mustofa.

Selain pendampingan pertanian, Babinsa juga memanfaatkan kesempatan tersebut untuk menyampaikan sosialisasi mengenai pencegahan kebakaran hutan dan lahan. Masyarakat diingatkan agar tidak membuka atau membersihkan lahan dengan cara membakar karena dapat menimbulkan kebakaran yang meluas dan membahayakan lingkungan.

“Kami juga mengingatkan masyarakat untuk tidak membuka lahan dengan cara membakar. Selain berisiko menyebabkan kebakaran, tindakan tersebut juga memiliki konsekuensi hukum apabila dilakukan dan mengakibatkan kebakaran hutan maupun lahan,” kata Sertu Muh Ali Mustofa.

Sertu Muh Ali Mustofa menegaskan, pencegahan karhutla membutuhkan kepedulian seluruh masyarakat. Menurutnya, menjaga lingkungan dari ancaman kebakaran bukan hanya menjadi tanggung jawab petugas, tetapi juga membutuhkan kesadaran warga untuk menggunakan cara-cara yang aman dalam mengelola lahan pertanian.

“Kami mengajak masyarakat untuk bersama-sama menjaga wilayah agar tetap aman dari karhutla. Jika ingin membuka atau membersihkan lahan, jangan menggunakan cara membakar dan segera berkoordinasi dengan pihak terkait apabila membutuhkan pendampingan,” pungkas Sertu Muh Ali Mustofa.

Selama kegiatan sosialisasi dan pendampingan karya nyata berlangsung, situasi di wilayah terpantau aman dan cuaca cerah. Berdasarkan pemantauan di sekitar lokasi, tidak ditemukan titik api maupun titik asap, sehingga kegiatan Babinsa bersama masyarakat berjalan dengan aman dan lancar.***

Manfaatkan Lahan Produktif, Babinsa Bukit Nenas Dampingi Petani Kembangkan Semangka

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:38:34 +0700

DUMAI - Memanfaatkan lahan pertanian secara produktif menjadi salah satu langkah nyata dalam mendukung terwujudnya swasembada pangan di Kota Dumai. Hal tersebut dilakukan Babinsa Kelurahan Bukit Nenas Koramil 02/Bukit Kapur, Sertu Roni Sandra, melalui pendampingan budidaya tanaman semangka di lahan milik warga di Jalan Pawang Sidik RT 05, Kelurahan Bukit Nenas, Kecamatan Bukit Kapur, Sabtu (8/8/2026).

Pendampingan karya nyata tersebut dilaksanakan bersama masyarakat sebagai bentuk dukungan terhadap program pemerintah di bidang ketahanan dan swasembada pangan. Dalam kegiatan itu, Sertu Roni Sandra turut memantau perkembangan tanaman semangka sekaligus memberikan motivasi kepada petani agar lahan yang dimiliki dapat terus dimanfaatkan secara optimal dan produktif.

Sertu Roni Sandra mengatakan, pendampingan pertanian merupakan bagian dari tugas Babinsa dalam membantu masyarakat di wilayah binaan, khususnya dalam mendukung sektor pertanian yang menjadi salah satu penopang ketahanan pangan.

“Kami melaksanakan pendampingan kepada masyarakat sebagai bentuk dukungan terhadap program pemerintah dalam mewujudkan swasembada pangan. Tanaman semangka ini merupakan salah satu potensi yang bisa dikembangkan dan memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat,” ujar Sertu Roni Sandra.

Selain melakukan pendampingan secara langsung, Babinsa juga mendorong adanya sinergi dengan penyuluh pertanian lapangan (PPL) agar masyarakat memperoleh pendampingan dan pengetahuan yang sesuai dalam mengelola tanaman semangka.

“Kami juga bekerja sama dengan PPL pertanian yang ada sehingga pendampingan dapat dilakukan secara bersama-sama. Dengan sinergi ini, kami berharap petani semakin memahami cara mengelola tanaman dengan baik dan memperoleh hasil yang maksimal,” kata Sertu Roni Sandra.

Menurut Sertu Roni Sandra, keterlibatan Babinsa dalam kegiatan pertanian di wilayah binaan diharapkan dapat memberikan motivasi kepada masyarakat untuk terus mengembangkan sektor pertanian. Pemanfaatan lahan secara berkelanjutan juga dinilai penting untuk meningkatkan produktivitas sekaligus mendukung ketersediaan pangan di wilayah.

“Kami akan terus memberikan pendampingan kepada masyarakat sesuai dengan kemampuan dan tugas kami di wilayah. Semoga budidaya semangka ini berjalan baik, hasilnya meningkat dan dapat memberikan nilai tambah bagi petani serta mendukung swasembada pangan di Kecamatan Bukit Kapur dan Kota Dumai,” pungkasnya.***

Koramil 01 Dumai dan Security PHR Imbau Warga Tak Beraktivitas di Sepanjang Jalur Pipa

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:34:47 +0700

DUMAI - Upaya memperkuat pembinaan teritorial sekaligus menjaga keamanan aset strategis perusahaan terus dilakukan jajaran Koramil 01/Dumai bersama Security PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR). Kegiatan berupa sosialisasi dan patroli penguatan binter dilaksanakan pada Jumat, 7 Agustus 2026, dengan menyasar sejumlah jalur pipa minyak di wilayah Kota Dumai.

Patroli yang dimulai sekira pukul 09.10 WIB tersebut melibatkan Sertu Jon Simamora dari Koramil 01/Dumai bersama dua personel Security PT PHR, yakni Fadul Rahman dan Prayogo. Tim melakukan pengecekan terhadap kondisi jalur pipa minyak sekaligus berinteraksi dengan masyarakat di sekitar wilayah yang dilalui jalur pipa.

Dalam kegiatan tersebut, personel juga memberikan sosialisasi kepada masyarakat mengenai larangan berjualan maupun melakukan aktivitas yang berpotensi mengganggu keamanan di sepanjang jalur pipa Pertamina, khususnya di kawasan Jalan Soekarno Hatta, Bukit Jin, Kelurahan Bukit Timah, Kecamatan Dumai Selatan.

Sertu Jon Simamora mengatakan, patroli tidak hanya difokuskan pada pengecekan keamanan pipa, tetapi juga menjadi sarana untuk membangun komunikasi dengan masyarakat yang berada di sekitar objek vital tersebut.

“Kami mengimbau masyarakat agar tidak melakukan aktivitas berjualan atau kegiatan lainnya di sepanjang jalur pipa karena kawasan tersebut merupakan jalur yang harus dijaga keamanannya. Keselamatan masyarakat dan keamanan aset menjadi perhatian bersama,” ujar Sertu Jon Simamora.

Patroli kemudian dilanjutkan menyusuri rute dari Jalan Soekarno Hatta, mulai dari depan Pos Pertamina menuju kawasan Bukit Jin, Kelurahan Bukit Batrem, Kecamatan Dumai Timur, kemudian dilanjutkan menuju jalur pipa di Jalan Abdul RabKhan hingga berakhir di Jalan Gatot Subroto Kilometer 12, Kelurahan Mekar Sari, Kecamatan Dumai Selatan.

“Melalui kegiatan ini kami juga mengajak masyarakat untuk ikut peduli terhadap lingkungan sekitar jalur pipa. Apabila menemukan hal-hal yang mencurigakan atau berpotensi mengganggu keamanan, segera sampaikan kepada petugas agar dapat ditindaklanjuti,” kata Sertu Jon Simamora.

Selama pelaksanaan patroli dan sosialisasi, kondisi cuaca cerah dan situasi di sepanjang rute terpantau aman. Hasil pengecekan juga tidak menemukan adanya hal-hal menonjol atau gangguan keamanan, sehingga seluruh rangkaian kegiatan patroli penguatan binter bersama Security PT PHR berjalan dengan aman dan lancar.***

Karhutla Hanguskan 5 Hektare Lahan di Batu Teritip, Babinsa Kodim Dumai Turun Padamkan Api

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:29:22 +0700

DUMAI – Upaya penanganan kebakaran hutan dan lahan (Karhutla) terus dilakukan aparat gabungan di wilayah Kota Dumai. Kali ini, kebakaran terjadi di kawasan Jalan Sungai Tawar RT 013, Kelurahan Batu Teritip, Kecamatan Sungai Sembilan, Minggu (9/8/2026).

Kebakaran tersebut diperkirakan menghanguskan lahan masyarakat seluas kurang lebih 5 hektare. Berdasarkan hasil pengecekan di lapangan, jenis tanah di lokasi merupakan tanah mineral dengan vegetasi yang terbakar berupa semak belukar.

Babinsa Kelurahan Batu Teritip, Sertu Miftah, bersama personel gabungan langsung melakukan verifikasi, pemadaman serta pendinginan di lokasi kejadian. Dalam kegiatan tersebut turut dilibatkan satu personel TNI, satu personel Polri, lima personel RPK PT Diamond Timber Raya serta satu orang masyarakat.

Petugas juga menggunakan enam unit kendaraan roda dua dan satu unit mesin mini striker milik PT Diamond Timber Raya untuk mendukung proses pemadaman dan pendinginan.

Dandim 0320/Dumai, Letkol Arm Herman Santoso, S.E., S.Hub.Int., M.H.I., mengatakan penanganan Karhutla harus dilakukan secara cepat, terutama ketika kondisi lahan masih mengeluarkan asap.

“Setiap informasi terkait Karhutla harus segera ditindaklanjuti. Personel di lapangan kita minta melakukan verifikasi, pemadaman dan pendinginan secara maksimal agar api tidak kembali membesar dan meluas,” ujar Herman Santoso.

Ia menegaskan, sinergi antara TNI, Polri, perusahaan, masyarakat dan unsur terkait menjadi bagian penting dalam upaya mencegah meluasnya kebakaran.

“Kondisi di lapangan memang memiliki sejumlah kendala, seperti sumber air yang terbatas, angin kencang, jarak lokasi yang cukup jauh dan keterbatasan jaringan komunikasi. Namun, penanganan tetap harus dilakukan dengan mengutamakan keselamatan personel,” katanya.

Dari hasil pemantauan terakhir, kondisi di lokasi masih mengeluarkan asap tipis. Sementara sumber air berasal dari parit berukuran sekitar 2 x 2 meter. Pemilik lahan hingga kini masih dalam penyelidikan pihak kepolisian.

Jarak lokasi kebakaran diperkirakan sekitar 82 kilometer dari Makoramil Sungai Sembilan. Meski demikian, personel gabungan tetap melakukan upaya pendinginan untuk memastikan tidak terdapat titik api yang berpotensi kembali menyala.

Dandim juga mengimbau masyarakat untuk tidak membuka atau membersihkan lahan dengan cara membakar, serta segera melaporkan apabila menemukan titik api maupun kepulan asap di kawasan rawan Karhutla.

“Pencegahan Karhutla bukan hanya menjadi tanggung jawab aparat, tetapi membutuhkan kepedulian seluruh masyarakat. Segera laporkan jika menemukan indikasi kebakaran agar bisa ditangani sedini mungkin,” pungkasnya.***

Deteksi Dini Karhutla, Serda Erwan Pantau Lahan Seluas 1 Hektare di Tanjung Penyembal

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:55:14 +0700

DUMAI - Upaya pencegahan kebakaran hutan dan lahan (Karhutla) terus dilakukan Babinsa di wilayah Kota Dumai. Serda Erwan, Babinsa Tanjung Penyembal, melaksanakan patroli Karhutla di Jalan Sungai Sembilan RT 06, Kelurahan Tanjung Penyembal, Kecamatan Sungai Sembilan, Minggu (9/8/2026).

Patroli tersebut menyasar lahan seluas sekira 1 hektare dengan kondisi tanah liat. Kegiatan dilakukan sebagai langkah deteksi dini sekaligus memastikan wilayah yang dipantau tetap aman dari potensi kebakaran, terutama akibat aktivitas pembukaan dan pengelolaan lahan oleh masyarakat.

Dalam kegiatan tersebut, Serda Erwan turut memberikan imbauan kepada masyarakat agar tidak membuka lahan dengan cara membakar. Edukasi juga disampaikan mengenai sanksi hukum bagi masyarakat yang terbukti melakukan pembakaran hutan dan lahan.

“Kami mengimbau masyarakat agar tidak membuka atau mengelola lahan dengan cara membakar. Jangan sampai aktivitas tersebut menimbulkan kebakaran yang merugikan masyarakat maupun lingkungan sekitar,” ujar Serda Erwan.

Menurutnya, salah satu kerawanan yang masih perlu menjadi perhatian adalah kurangnya kesadaran sebagian masyarakat mengenai bahaya Karhutla ketika mengelola lahan. Karena itu, sosialisasi dan patroli secara berkala dinilai penting untuk mencegah munculnya titik api sejak dini.

“Kesadaran masyarakat sangat penting dalam pencegahan Karhutla. Kami terus mengingatkan warga agar menggunakan cara yang aman dalam mengelola lahan dan memahami dampak yang dapat ditimbulkan apabila terjadi kebakaran,” kata Serda Erwan.

Berdasarkan hasil pemantauan di lokasi, situasi selama patroli berlangsung dalam keadaan aman dengan kondisi cuaca cerah. Tidak ditemukan adanya titik api maupun titik asap di area yang menjadi sasaran patroli.

“Untuk hasil patroli hari ini, titik api dan titik asap nihil. Kami akan tetap melakukan pemantauan dan mengajak masyarakat bersama-sama menjaga wilayah agar tetap aman dari ancaman Karhutla,” pungkas Serda Erwan.***

Deteksi Dini Karhutla, Babinsa Koramil 01/Dumai Sisir Lahan Rawan di Tanjung Palas

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:50:27 +0700

DUMAI - Koptu M. Togatorop, anggota Koramil 01/Dumai, melaksanakan patroli pencegahan kebakaran hutan dan lahan (Karhutla) di wilayah RT 12, Kelurahan Tanjung Palas, Kecamatan Dumai Timur, Kota Dumai, Jumat (7/8/2026). Patroli tersebut dilakukan sebagai langkah deteksi dini sekaligus mengantisipasi potensi kebakaran di kawasan lahan gambut.

Dalam kegiatan tersebut, Koptu M. Togatorop memantau area seluas sekira 1 hektare yang memiliki karakteristik tanah gambut. Kondisi tersebut menjadi perhatian karena kawasan gambut memiliki tingkat kerawanan terhadap kebakaran, terutama ketika pengelolaan lahan dilakukan dengan cara pembakaran.

Babinsa juga memberikan imbauan kepada masyarakat agar tidak membuka maupun mengelola lahan dengan cara membakar. Sosialisasi turut disampaikan mengenai sanksi hukum yang dapat dikenakan apabila masyarakat terbukti melakukan pembakaran hutan dan lahan.

“Kami mengingatkan masyarakat agar tidak membuka lahan dengan cara membakar. Selain berbahaya bagi lingkungan, tindakan tersebut juga dapat menimbulkan kebakaran yang sulit dikendalikan dan memiliki konsekuensi hukum,” ujar Koptu M. Togatorop.

Selain larangan membakar, masyarakat diberikan pemahaman mengenai berbagai dampak Karhutla terhadap kehidupan warga dan lingkungan. Edukasi tersebut diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat untuk bersama-sama menjaga wilayah dari ancaman kebakaran.

“Dampak Karhutla bukan hanya dirasakan oleh pelaku pembakaran, tetapi juga dapat mengganggu masyarakat sekitar dan merusak lingkungan. Karena itu, kami mengajak warga lebih peduli dan berhati-hati dalam mengelola lahan,” kata Koptu M. Togatorop.

Hasil pemantauan di area patroli menunjukkan situasi dalam keadaan aman dengan kondisi cuaca cerah. Selama kegiatan berlangsung, tidak ditemukan titik api maupun titik asap di lokasi yang dipantau.

“Kami akan terus melakukan pemantauan di wilayah yang dianggap rawan. Untuk patroli kali ini, titik api dan titik asap nihil, dan kegiatan berjalan aman serta lancar,” pungkas Koptu M. Togatorop.***

Kodim 0320/Dumai Dukung Expedisi Merah Putih Polda Riau dan Polres Dumai

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:24:36 +0700

DUMAI - Kapten Inf Syuar Hendri mewakili Dandim 0320/Dumai menghadiri kegiatan Expedisi Merah Putih Polda Riau dan Polres Dumai yang berlangsung di Jalan Mattaim, Kelurahan Mundam, Kecamatan Medang Kampai, Kota Dumai, Jumat (7/8/2026). Kegiatan tersebut menjadi bagian dari rangkaian kegiatan kebangsaan yang melibatkan unsur TNI, Polri, pemerintah daerah, tokoh masyarakat serta berbagai elemen lainnya.

Kegiatan yang dimulai sekira pukul 09.00 WIB tersebut diisi dengan berbagai agenda, mulai dari penyambutan secara adat, penyerahan bantuan sosial, penyerahan dan penancapan bendera Merah Putih hingga pelayanan pengobatan gratis bagi masyarakat. Kehadiran unsur TNI dalam kegiatan tersebut turut memperkuat sinergi dalam membangun semangat kebangsaan di tengah masyarakat.

Kapten Inf Syuar Hendri mengatakan kehadirannya dalam kegiatan tersebut merupakan bentuk dukungan TNI terhadap kegiatan yang mengedepankan semangat persatuan dan kecintaan terhadap Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia.

“Expedisi Merah Putih ini menjadi momentum yang baik untuk memperkuat semangat kebangsaan dan persatuan. Kami dari TNI tentunya mendukung penuh kegiatan yang dapat menumbuhkan rasa cinta tanah air di tengah masyarakat,” ujar Kapten Inf Syuar Hendri.

Rangkaian kegiatan juga dilanjutkan dengan penancapan bendera di bibir pantai serta penanaman pohon mangrove. Kegiatan tersebut tidak hanya membawa pesan kebangsaan, tetapi juga menjadi bagian dari kepedulian terhadap lingkungan dan upaya menjaga kawasan pesisir Kota Dumai.

Menurut Kapten Inf Syuar Hendri, kegiatan yang melibatkan masyarakat secara langsung dapat menjadi sarana untuk mempererat hubungan antara aparat dengan warga. Selain itu, berbagai bantuan yang diserahkan diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat di wilayah Kelurahan Mundam.

“Kegiatan seperti ini harus terus kita dukung karena menyatukan unsur pemerintah, TNI, Polri dan masyarakat dalam satu semangat. Penanaman mangrove, bantuan sosial, pengobatan gratis hingga penyerahan sarana pendukung masyarakat merupakan bentuk nyata kepedulian bersama,” kata Kapten Inf Syuar Hendri.

Rangkaian Expedisi Merah Putih kemudian dilanjutkan dengan dialog kebangsaan, penyerahan alat pertanian, alat olahraga dan perlengkapan untuk Poskamling sebelum ditutup dengan makan bersama. Seluruh kegiatan selesai sekira pukul 11.17 WIB dan berlangsung dalam keadaan aman serta lancar.

“Kami berharap semangat yang dibawa melalui Expedisi Merah Putih ini dapat terus hidup di tengah masyarakat. Kebersamaan dan gotong royong menjadi kekuatan penting untuk menjaga persatuan, keamanan dan keutuhan bangsa,” pungkas Kapten Inf Syuar Hendri.***

Bangun Suasana Religius, Kapolsek Binawidya Ajak Insan Pers Azan di Mushalla Mapolsek

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:36:41 +0700

PEKANBARU – Suasana religius di lingkungan Mapolsek Binawidya, Pekanbaru, mendapat perhatian tersendiri. Kapolsek Binawidya, Kompol Nusirwan, S.H., mengajak insan pers yang sedang menjalankan tugas jurnalistik di Mapolsek untuk turut berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan keagamaan, salah satunya dengan mengumandangkan azan di Mushalla An-Nusirwan, Sabtu (8/8/2026).

Inisiatif tersebut tidak hanya ditujukan kepada personel kepolisian. Wartawan yang berada di lingkungan Mapolsek saat memasuki waktu salat juga diberikan kesempatan untuk mengambil bagian dalam mengumandangkan azan.

Sebagai bentuk apresiasi, Kapolsek Binawidya bahkan menyiapkan hadiah bagi wartawan yang bersedia mengumandangkan azan. Langkah ini diharapkan dapat menjadi motivasi sekaligus menciptakan suasana yang lebih akrab antara jajaran kepolisian dan insan pers.

Kompol Nusirwan menjelaskan, kegiatan tersebut merupakan bagian dari upaya menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang tidak hanya berorientasi pada tugas dan pelayanan masyarakat, tetapi juga memberikan ruang bagi kegiatan keagamaan.

Menurutnya, azan memiliki makna penting sebagai panggilan untuk melaksanakan ibadah sekaligus menjadi pengingat agar setiap orang tetap menjaga keseimbangan antara aktivitas pekerjaan dan kewajiban kepada Tuhan.

“Bertugas tetap profesional, silaturahmi tetap terjaga, dan ibadah jangan sampai terlupa,” tegas Nusirwan.

Ia berharap kebiasaan sederhana tersebut dapat terus berjalan dan memberikan dampak positif, khususnya dalam mempererat komunikasi antara kepolisian dengan para wartawan yang selama ini turut berperan dalam menyampaikan informasi kepada masyarakat.

Kehadiran Mushalla An-Nusirwan di lingkungan Mapolsek Binawidya pun dimanfaatkan sebagai ruang untuk membangun kebersamaan.

Tidak hanya menjadi tempat pelaksanaan salat bagi personel, mushalla tersebut juga diharapkan menjadi sarana memperkuat nilai-nilai keagamaan dan silaturahmi.

Bagi insan pers yang tengah menjalankan aktivitas peliputan di Mapolsek Binawidya, kesempatan mengumandangkan azan menjadi bentuk partisipasi sederhana dalam menciptakan suasana yang lebih religius.

Langkah Kapolsek Binawidya ini mendapat warna tersendiri di tengah rutinitas pelayanan kepolisian dan aktivitas jurnalistik. Melalui kegiatan tersebut, hubungan antara polisi dan wartawan diharapkan semakin dekat, tanpa mengurangi profesionalitas masing-masing dalam menjalankan tugas.***

Babinsa Dampingi Budidaya Nanas Warga Bangsal Aceh, Sekaligus Sosialisasikan Pencegahan Karhutla

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:19:53 +0700

DUMAI - Babinsa Kelurahan Bangsal Aceh Koramil 03/Sungai Sembilan Serda Iwan Sahputra melaksanakan pendampingan karya nyata tanaman nanas milik warga di Jalan Lingkar RT 09, Kelurahan Bangsal Aceh, Kecamatan Sungai Sembilan, Kota Dumai, Kamis (6/7/2026). Kegiatan tersebut menjadi bagian dari upaya Babinsa dalam mendukung aktivitas pertanian masyarakat sekaligus memperkuat pembinaan di wilayah binaan.

Dalam kegiatan tersebut, Serda Iwan Sahputra mendampingi pemilik tanaman nanas, Bapak Suranto, sekaligus melakukan pemantauan terhadap kondisi tanaman. Pendampingan di sektor pertanian diharapkan dapat memberikan motivasi kepada masyarakat agar terus mengembangkan lahan produktif secara aman dan berkelanjutan.

Serda Iwan Sahputra mengatakan pendampingan karya nyata merupakan salah satu bentuk kepedulian Babinsa terhadap kegiatan masyarakat, khususnya dalam bidang pertanian yang dapat mendukung perekonomian warga.

“Pendampingan ini kami lakukan sebagai bentuk kepedulian terhadap masyarakat di wilayah binaan, khususnya dalam mengembangkan tanaman nanas. Kami berharap kegiatan seperti ini dapat terus dilakukan sehingga lahan masyarakat bisa dimanfaatkan secara produktif,” ujar Serda Iwan Sahputra.

Selain memberikan pendampingan terhadap tanaman nanas, Babinsa juga menyampaikan imbauan kepada masyarakat agar tidak membuka lahan dengan cara membakar. Edukasi tersebut dilakukan sebagai langkah pencegahan terhadap potensi terjadinya kebakaran hutan dan lahan yang dapat berdampak luas terhadap lingkungan dan masyarakat.

Serda Iwan Sahputra juga mengingatkan masyarakat mengenai konsekuensi hukum bagi pihak yang terbukti melakukan pembakaran hutan dan lahan. Menurutnya, pencegahan karhutla membutuhkan kesadaran bersama serta kepatuhan masyarakat terhadap aturan yang berlaku.

“Kami mengingatkan masyarakat agar tidak membuka maupun membersihkan lahan dengan cara membakar. Selain dapat menimbulkan kebakaran yang sulit dikendalikan, pelaku pembakaran hutan dan lahan juga dapat dikenakan sanksi hukum sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku,” kata Serda Iwan Sahputra.

Selama kegiatan berlangsung, situasi di wilayah Kelurahan Bangsal Aceh terpantau aman dengan kondisi cuaca cerah. Seluruh rangkaian pendampingan karya nyata tanaman nanas dan penyampaian imbauan pencegahan karhutla berjalan dengan aman dan lancar.***