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Thailand's LTR Visa Hits 12,000 Approvals in Four Years, Adding USD 1.28 Billion to the Economy

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0700

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa has attracted 12,010 high-potential foreigners to Thailand in four years, generating approximately USD 1.28 billion (THB 43 billion) in economic value, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). The visa is a key mechanism for attracting executives and highly skilled personnel for future industries while increasing purchasing power and stimulating domestic spending and economic activity. A new online system now links services from four government agencies in an integrated process.

Introduced in September 2022 to attract high-potential foreigners to reside and conduct economic activities in Thailand, the LTR visa program has generated an average economic value of more than USD 107,000 (THB 3.6 million) per recipient, according to BOI data. The calculation covers visa fees, spending in Thailand by visa holders, direct investment, and tax revenue from highly skilled professionals.

Amid intensifying global competition for highly skilled personnel, the LTR visa is an important mechanism for bringing global talent into Thailand. This is particularly relevant as the country prepares for a new wave of investment in advanced-technology industries, including semiconductors and advanced electronics, digital technology and AI, humanoid robotics, aviation, and biotechnology.

"The LTR visa is a strategic pillar to attract global talent as Thailand absorbs a new wave of advanced technology investments," said Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Board of Investment. "Drawing top-tier executives and technical specialists from around the world is vital to strengthening our national competitiveness and securing technology transfers from international partners."

Approved LTR visa recipients primarily come from leading economies. The United States accounts for the largest group, with more than 2,400 approvals, followed by Japan with more than 1,300 and the United Kingdom with more than 1,000. Japanese nationals comprise a notable share of the specialist bracket, aligning with Japan's heavy footprint in Thailand's automotive and precision-electronics supply networks.

The 12,010 approved LTR visa recipients fall into five categories: 1,779 Highly-Skilled Professionals; 1,043 Work-from-Thailand Professionals, who work from Thailand for overseas employers; 737 Wealthy Global Citizens; 4,561 Wealthy Pensioners; and 3,891 Dependents of recipients in the first four categories.

Among recipients in the Highly-Skilled Professionals and Work-from-Thailand Professionals categories, 54% hold executive-level positions and 36% are professionals in various fields; the remainder are at the technical level. Applicants in each category must meet specific criteria, such as requirements relating to assets, income, investment evidence, work experience, and health insurance, and undergo rigorous checks by the relevant agencies.

To handle rising application volumes and remove long-standing administrative bottlenecks, the BOI rolled out an integrated digital processing portal in September 2026. The platform centralizes review procedures across four primary state bodies: the Department of Consular Affairs, the Immigration Bureau, the Department of Employment, and the Revenue Department.

Complementing the portal, the Thailand Investment and Expat Services Center (TIESC), a one-stop service center, is located on floors 6-7 of the Parade Zone at One Bangkok. "The center is intended to strengthen Thailand's competitiveness in continuously attracting high-potential talent from around the world," said Mr. Narit.

In addition to attracting foreign talent through the LTR visa, BOI also facilitates visas and work permits for executives and personnel working in BOI-promoted businesses through the BOI Visa, and offers the Smart Visa for startups. BOI also supports the skills development of Thai personnel through the Skill Bridge measure, and helps Thai entrepreneurs adopt modern technology to enhance their competitiveness through the Business Transformation measure. These measures work hand in hand to attract international experts, develop Thai personnel, and upgrade Thai businesses, strengthening Thailand's readiness for the transition to a new economy driven by technology and innovation.

Note: Currency conversions are based on the Bank of Thailand's average selling rate of approximately 1 USD = 33.6 THB.

Rethinking the 10,000-Step Myth: How "Movement Snacks" Can Reclaim Energy for Hong Kong's Desk Workers

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0700

Clinical PNOE testing on Joe Wicks MBE reveals sedentary lifestyles degrade fat-burning efficiency in just 72 hours

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - For millions of busy Hong Kong professionals, daily exercise often feels like another demanding item on an endless to-do list. After enduring back-to-back meetings, long commutes, and hours staring at screens, the idea of packing a gym bag or hitting 10,000 steps can feel exhausting rather than empowering.

Challenging the notion that fitness requires grueling workouts, Bupa's new global health experiment video series, Health or Hype, designed to help audiences navigate everyday wellness fads and separate science from internet noise. Hosted by British fitness coach and best-selling author Joe Wicks MBE, who famously inspired millions during pandemic lockdowns as the UK's "PE Teacher", the five-part series sees Joe put his own body and mind through a series of intense experiences overseen by leading medical experts, examining five key pillars of health: movement, nature, nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being.

In the premiere episode on Movement, Wicks challenges the assumption that fitness demands exhausting routines by undergoing a three-day "movement fast," capping his daily activity at just 2,000 steps to evaluate the real-world toll of a desk-bound office lifestyle. Our bodies show the strain of sitting still almost instantly. Under clinical metabolic breath testing (PNOE), Joe's metabolic flexibility dropped sharply within 72 hours, meaning his body struggled to process fats efficiently, leaving excess glucose circulating in his bloodstream and dragging his mood into an irritable, unmotivated slump.

Yet, the episode's breakthrough insight wasn't about pushing harder; it was about making movement joyful, playful, and bite-sized. Featured movement coach Darryl Edwards, who walked away from a high-stress, 12-hour-a-day investment banking tech career after suffering chronic sedentary burnout, shares that human bodies are not wired for forced gym drills, but for natural, frequent bursts of activity. Edwards explains that even seconds of play or active movement trigger a "D.O.S.E." of feel-good hormones in the brain: Dopamine (motivation), Oxytocin (connection), Serotonin (calm focus), and Endorphins (the body's natural physical and mental pain relief).

To help Hong Kong's busy professionals find a realistic balance, Dr Lau Yue Young Geoffrey, Specialist in Family Medicine shares practical insights on how simple habits can protect our long-term health, "Many patients tell me they feel guilty for not having the time or energy to do exercise after a long workday. However, from a medical perspective, maintaining good health does not always require lengthy or high-intensity workouts. One of the most important steps is simply to avoid prolonged periods of uninterrupted sitting. Extended sedentary time can adversely affect circulation, metabolic health and overall wellbeing.

Incorporating short movement snacks throughout the day, such as a few minutes of stretching in the workplace, standing during phone calls, or taking the stairs, can help stimulate muscle activity, improve post-meal glucose handling and enhance mental alertness. These small actions are easy to integrate into a busy schedule and can complement regular exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle."

Your 60-Second "Movement Snack" Menu at the Desk
Instead of waiting for the weekend, try these three simple, zero-sweat micro-habits during your workday:

- The Tea Break Step: When waiting for your coffee to brew or water to boil, do 30 seconds of gentle heel-to-toe calf raises.
- The "Pacing" Call: Stand up and pace across your room or office floor whenever taking a non-video phone call.
- The Overhead Reach: Every hour, interlock your fingers, reach straight toward the ceiling for 10 seconds, and take two deep diaphragmatic breaths to open the chest and restore spinal alignment.

Wellness is not a punishment or an all-or-nothing task. By celebrating small, frequent moments of play and motion, every Hong Kong professional can reclaim their daily vitality - one movement snack at a time.

Watch the full clinical experiment and witness Joe Wick's physical transformation in the YouTube episode: What did 2,000 steps a day do to Joe Wicks? - Health or Hype Episode 1: Movement - YouTube

TempraMed Announces VIVI Cap Smart Connectivity with Apple Health and Google Fit, Providing Better Health Outcomes and Data Tracking

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0700

VIVI Cap Smart transforms injectable medication protection into a connected health-data layer, enabling patients, caregivers and digital-health platforms to capture medication-use, temperature and adherence signals.

Toronto, Ontario - Newsfile Corp. - October 5, 2026 - TempraMed Technologies Ltd. (CSE: VIVI) (OTCQB: TMPTF) (FSE: 9DY) ("TempraMed" or the "Company"), a medical technology company transforming the storage, protection and management of temperature-sensitive medications, is pleased to announce that its VIVI Cap Smart™ platform now supports connectivity with Apple Health and Google Fit, advancing the Company's strategy to make injectable medication use visible within leading health and wellness ecosystems.

VIVI Cap Smart™ is TempraMed's connected temperature-protection device for insulin pens, GLP-1 therapies and other injectable medications. The product combines TempraMed's validated passive thermal-shield technology with digital capabilities designed to help patients monitor medication exposure, track injections, receive reminders and share medication-use information with caregivers, healthcare professionals and remote patient management systems.

Management believes this connectivity represents an important strategic milestone for TempraMed as the healthcare market shifts toward home-based care, wearable devices, AI-enabled health platforms and patient-generated health data. While today's wearable and health platforms commonly track activity, heart rate, glucose, sleep, app engagement and health records, injectable medication use remains a major missing signal. VIVI Cap Smart is designed to close this gap by capturing medication-use and temperature-integrity data from the injectable therapies patients use every day.

Highlights

- Connects injectable medication use to leading health platforms: VIVI Cap Smart connectivity with Apple Health and Google Fit is designed to allow patients to include injection-related information alongside broader personal health data.
- Creates a new data layer for injectables: The platform helps capture injection activity, medication reminders, temperature exposure and adherence-related signals from insulin, GLP-1 and other injectable medication use.
- Supports home-care and remote monitoring models: VIVI Cap Smart is designed to enable better visibility for patients, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals as more chronic therapies move from clinics into the home.
- Pen-agnostic and platform-ready: Unlike smart-pen solutions tied to a single drug manufacturer or device format, VIVI Cap Smart is designed to work across multiple pen brands and therapy categories while adding temperature protection.
- Positions TempraMed for strategic partnerships: The Company believes injectable medication data is increasingly relevant to wearable, digital-health, AI, pharma, medical-device and payer platforms seeking new clinical signals and better patient engagement.
- Supports recurring digital-health revenue: VIVI Cap Smart is built around a connected-device and subscription model, creating the potential for software-enabled revenue in addition to hardware sales.

The Missing Signal in Digital Health: Injectable Medication Use

Hundreds of millions of patients worldwide now use injectable medications for diabetes, weight management, autoimmune conditions, fertility, allergies and other chronic or acute conditions¹. At the same time, wearable devices and health platforms are becoming central to how patients and healthcare providers monitor health trends, adherence and outcomes.

Despite this momentum, injectable medication behavior remains largely disconnected from the digital-health ecosystem. Wearables may track vital signs and biosensor data, but they generally do not know whether a patient actually used an injectable medication, when the injection occurred, or whether the medication was exposed to damaging temperatures before use.

VIVI Cap Smart was developed to address that gap. The platform is designed to provide a universal injectable-therapy layer that combines:

- Temperature protection for in-use medications;
- Automatic injection-event capture;
- Medication reminders;
- App connectivity;
- Voice dose recognition and manual dose entry;
- Real-time alerts and data analytics; and
- Integration potential for remote patient monitoring and health platforms.

"VIVI Cap Smart is about much more than protecting medication from heat and cold, it turns the injectable medication into a connected data point. For patients, that means better reminders, more confidence and better visibility. For caregivers and clinicians, it means access to information that is usually missing. For digital-health platforms, it adds one of the most important clinical signals they do not currently capture: injectable medication use," said Ron Nagar, Chief Executive Officer of TempraMed. "Apple Health, Google Fit and other health platforms are becoming the operating systems of personal health, Our vision is that every injectable medication-whether insulin, GLP-1 therapy, biologic, epinephrine or other critical medication-should be both temperature protected and digitally visible. VIVI Cap Smart is pen agnostic, and designed to make that possible without requiring drug manufacturers, device makers or platforms to build a new solution for each pen or medication format."

VIVI Cap Smart provides a practical way to connect injectable medication behavior to these ecosystems, while also solving the real-world challenge of medication temperature exposure. VIVI Cap Smart is strategically relevant to the next generation of health platforms because it brings a new layer of patient-generated data into the ecosystem.This creates a differentiated opportunity for TempraMed across several partner categories:

- Wearable and health platforms, which can add injectable medication behavior to existing health data streams;
- Pharmaceutical companies, which can better support patients using insulin, GLP-1 therapies, biologics and other injectables;
- Medical-device companies, which can strengthen connected-care offerings around injection therapy;
- Payors and health systems, which can support adherence, reduce waste and improve real-world visibility; and
- Remote patient monitoring platforms, which can incorporate medication-use signals into care-management workflows.

- Making Every Injection Device Connected and Temperature Protected

TempraMed's long-term strategy is to make every injection device connected and temperature protected. VIVI Cap Smart represents a key step in that strategy by combining the Company's patented thermal-shield platform with smart connectivity and health-data integration.

The Company's broader smart platform roadmap includes connected solutions for insulin pens, GLP-1 therapies, epinephrine auto-injectors, vials, biologics and multi-medication storage formats.

Management believes this approach positions TempraMed as a potential enabling technology layer for the rapidly expanding market of injectable therapies, home care, digital health, wearables and AI-driven health platforms.

About TempraMed Technologies Ltd.

TempraMed Technologies Ltd. is a global medical-device company with a portfolio of innovative, temperature-controlled medication-storage solutions. Founded with the mission to safeguard the effectiveness of life-saving medications, TempraMed develops patented, FDA-registered thermal-insulation devices that operate continuously without batteries or external power. Its commercial product portfolio includes VIVI Cap™, VIVI Cap Smart™, VIVI Epi™, and VIVI Med™. TempraMed enables patients and healthcare providers to confidently manage temperature-sensitive medications anywhere, anytime.

Investors interested in learning more about TempraMed are encouraged to contact the Company at:
ir@tempramed.com
www.tempramed.com

Contact:
Julia Becker
Vice President, Capital Markets
T: +1 (604) 785-0850
E: julia@tempramed.com

Media:
Brenda Zeitlin
Vice President, Marketing
E: brenda@tempramed.com

Cautionary Statements

THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE, NOR HAS OR DOES THE CSE'S REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "should," "strategy," "future," "potential," and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's VIVI Cap Smart platform, its connectivity with Apple Health and Google Fit, the expected benefits of such connectivity, the Company's strategy to integrate injectable medication data into digital-health platforms, future partnerships, recurring digital-health revenue, market adoption, patient engagement, remote patient monitoring opportunities, and the Company's broader connected-product roadmap.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and estimates of management as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, among others, changes in customer demand, timing of product development and commercialization, technical integration risks, third-party platform requirements, regulatory developments, data-privacy requirements, market acceptance, competitive factors, availability of financing, supply-chain constraints and general economic and business conditions.

Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

¹ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/injectable-drug-delivery-market-150.html

Prime Supermarket Launches Fresh Quby Fruity Coin Banks PWP Collection, Developed by DTC World

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:33:00 +0700

Four fruit-themed Quby coin banks are being released two weeks apart at all 24 Prime Supermarket outlets until 31 December 2026. Singapore-headquartered creative merchandise company DTC World handled the Quby licensing, character design, production and fulfilment.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - Prime Supermarket has launched the Fresh Quby Fruity Coin Banks, a purchase-with-purchase (PWP) collection of four collectible Quby coin banks. DTC World Corporation developed the merchandise and managed the project from licensing through to fulfilment.

The PWP runs from 1 October to 31 December 2026 at all Prime Supermarket outlets in Singapore. Shoppers earn one point for every S$10 spent and can redeem a Quby coin bank with five points plus a S$15 top-up, while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

The Fresh Quby Fruity Coin Banks are released in four drops:

- Cheery Apple - from 1 October
- Smarty Melon - from 15 October
- Happy Berry - from 29 October
- Lucky Banana - from 12 November

- Four drops, four reasons to come back

The release schedule was designed to bring shoppers back. Instead of launching the full set at once, a new character arrives every two weeks, giving shoppers a fresh reason to return to Prime Supermarket throughout the three-month campaign and keep earning points towards the complete collection.

The fruit theme ties the collectible to what Prime Supermarket stands for. Quby began as a set of messaging stickers and has since built a following across Asia. For this campaign, the character has been reimagined as an apple, a watermelon, a strawberry and a banana, linking the coin banks to the supermarket's fresh-produce focus and its tagline, "Everything Fresh, Everyday Prime." As coin banks, the collectibles also have an everyday use at home, on a desk or on a child's shelf.

"A good PWP gives shoppers a reason to come back, not just a reason to buy once," said Jason Cheng, Managing Director of DTC World. "By turning Quby into four fruit characters that arrive one at a time, we gave Prime's shoppers something to look forward to on every grocery run."

From licensing to finished merchandise

DTC World worked with Prime Supermarket from the early planning stage, starting with the campaign proposal and merchandise concept, the same end-to-end approach it takes on gift-with-purchase and PWP campaigns for brands across Asia. It then managed the Quby licensing, adapted and designed the four characters, and oversaw production and fulfilment.

DTC World has produced licensed Quby merchandise for several brands, including a licensed Quby blind box series for 4Fingers, which was fully redeemed across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Huawei and Qualcomm Announce Broad Patent License Agreement

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0700

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - Huawei and Qualcomm today announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement that includes cross licenses to the companies' patent portfolios across a range of technology fields, including 5G, compute, AI, and networking, together with Qualcomm's purchase of certain Huawei U.S. patents in the areas of compute, AI, networking, and other technologies. This transaction will close following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals. The agreement reflects the companies' shared commitment to intellectual property rights and to licensing practices consistent with fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) principles.

"Huawei's decades of sustained investment in fundamental R&D have driven innovation and progress in mobile communications and other technology fields. Huawei's broad contributions to the 4G/5G standards, such as the near-physical-limit signal transmission technology using polar codes, have established Huawei's leadership in the mobile communications industry, and continuously transformed the way people communicate and live," said Alan Fan, Huawei's Chief Intellectual Property Officer. "This agreement not only demonstrates the value of Huawei's innovations, but also recognizes Qualcomm's foundational contributions to modern communication technologies."

"Qualcomm has invested in foundational wireless technologies that have enabled successive generations of mobile innovation and earned broad recognition across the global wireless industry. This agreement reaffirms industry recognition of Qualcomm's 5G technology leadership and the success of Qualcomm's 5G SEP licensing program," said John Han, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Qualcomm Technology Licensing. "This agreement likewise reflects Qualcomm's recognition of Huawei's continued innovation and intellectual property in 5G and other technology fields."

Siam Piwat to Invest US$300 Million (THB10 Billion) in ICONPHUKET, The Icon of Southern Wonders, Opening in 2029

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0700

- ICONPHUKET will create a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction & Entertainment Destination, featuring 12 extraordinary world-class attractions designed to captivate global audiences and redefine lifestyle, entertainment, and meaningful travel experiences.
- ICONPHUKET will unite the potential, identity, wisdom, arts and cultural heritage of Southern Thailand's 14 provinces through world-class experiences, bringing Southern Thailand's extraordinary potential to the global stage and showcasing the best of Thailand to the world.
- The project is envisioned as a model city shaped through cross-sector collaboration, helping to strengthen a sustainable cluster economy across Southern Thailand. Siam Piwat expects the development to support 50,000-80,000 jobs from construction through full operations; ICONPHUKET is expected to attract 80,000-100,000 visitors per day once fully operational.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - Siam Piwat Group, Thailand's leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery and joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has unveiled ICONPHUKET, a THB10 billion destination development in Phuket scheduled to open in 2029.

ICONPHUKET marks a major expansion beyond Bangkok for Siam Piwat and will bring together the culture, creativity, products and economic potential of Southern Thailand's 14 provinces in one destination. The project is designed as a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction and Entertainment Destination,featuring 12extraordinary world-class attractions designed to captivate global audiences, integrating tourism, public spaces and nature with year-round experiences for Thai and international visitors. Building on the success of ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon, which have helped position Thailand as a global benchmark for destination development, Siam Piwat sees ICONPHUKET as its next transformative destination project.

Chadatip Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., said: "ICONPHUKET represents the next chapter of our vision to create destinations that generate economic value while showcasing Thailand's strengths to the world. By connecting the capabilities of all 14 southern provinces with global opportunities, ICONPHUKET will serve as a gateway to Southern Thailand's potential, helping strengthen Phuket and the region as a leading destination for tourism, investment and the creative economy."

Discover the spirit of Southern Thailand and the inspiration behind ICONPHUKET, a new global destination bringing together the unique identity, culture, wisdom and potential of Thailand's 14 southern provinces.

ICONPHUKET will serve as the centerpiece of Synthesis Ark Phuket, an integrated mixed-use megaproject developed by CV Group of Companies, with an investment value of more than US$1.5 billion (THB 50 billion) and spanning over 80 hectares in Thalang, Phuket, Thailand. The wider project will include residences, hotels, offices, serviced apartments, educational institutions, and health and wellness facilities, with convenient access to Phuket International Airport and yacht marinas. Phase 1 of Synthesis Ark Phuket is scheduled to be completed by 2032. The development is envisioned as a future-ready urban destination that supports the long-term growth of a sustainable Southern economic cluster.

More than 40% of ICONPHUKET will be dedicated to green and open spaces, while one-third of the project will comprise attractions and entertainment. Developed with local communities, government agencies and private-sector partners, the project will incorporate green technologies, resource-efficiency systems and smart mobility solutions. It will also provide a platform for SMEs, community enterprises and local products from across Southern Thailand.

ICONPHUKET will unite the strengths of Southern Thailand's 14 provinces in one destination. As a gateway to the region's potential, it will connect local enterprises, communities and products with new opportunities in international markets, while presenting Southern Thailand's distinctive character to Thai and global visitors and bringing the region's extraordinary potential to the global stage.

The development is expected to support 50,000-80,000 jobs from construction through full operations and encourage longer stays and higher tourism spending across the southern region. Further details on ICONPHUKET will be announced in the coming months.

For more information, please call +66 2 658 0808 or visit www.iconphuket.com

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Patience Is Being Repriced as Government Borrowing, AI And Energy Compete For Long-Term Capital: GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0700

Fifth WMI Global-Asia Family Office Summit examines portfolio resilience and next-generation readiness as WMI research identifies meaningful participation as a key marker of preparedness

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - Government borrowing, the artificial intelligence (AI) build-out and the overhaul of energy systems are all competing for the same pool of long-term money at a time when lenders demand more compensation to commit for long, WMI Chairman and GIC CEO Mr Lim Chow Kiat said today at the fifth WMI Global-Asia Family Office Summit.

Mr Lim said: "There is no shortage of capital in the world. What is shorter is patience, and patience is being repriced." He added:"The advantage of long-term capital-whether it is a family's wealth or a country's reserves-is that we do not have to predict the outcome. We have to be prepared for it, selective in what we own, and ready to move when others cannot."

In his opening keynote, Mr Lim encouraged investors to look beyond the level of bond yields to what is driving them: stronger growth and investment, or doubts about inflation and public finances. He noted that AI has become a credit story as well as an equity one, with more of the build-out funded by debt. As outcomes widen across AI and energy, he said granularity matters more than ever, with GIC looking at assets one at a time rather than buying a broad theme.

Family offices navigate a new era of disruption and opportunity
Held under the theme Legacy in Action: Capital for the New Horizon, the two-day Summit will welcome close to 650 participants from across the family office ecosystem to discuss investing, family office governance, leadership and social impact.

The opening-day Single Family Office Forum brings together more than 240 participants, comprising families and their family office teams from Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States, at different stages of building, stewarding and carrying forward their family enterprises and legacies.

Over five years, the Summit has grown alongside Singapore's family office ecosystem into a trusted community where families, investors and professionals connect, learn from one another and explore opportunities together.

Preparing the next generation for stewardship
Alongside discussions on the investment landscape, the Summit examined how families can prepare the next generation to assume responsibility for capital, enterprise and legacy.

In her welcome address, Ms Foo Mee Har, CEO of WMI, launched Stewardship by Design: Preparing Asia's Next Generation for Leadership and Impact, a study conducted jointly with academics from Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

The research draws on responses from about 150 family offices, primarily in Asia. It compares their responses with those of family offices worldwide, with the majority from the Americas.

According to the study, 49% of Asian respondents consider the next generation prepared, compared with 52% in the comparison group. The figures are close, but they also reveal a shared challenge: only about half of respondents see the next generation as ready.

Ms Foo said: "Our study found that when next-generation members have the opportunity to contribute alongside senior family members on consequential decisions, families are almost seven times more likely to see them as ready."

"The next generation does not develop judgement by waiting on the sidelines for responsibility to arrive, yet many families face a practical challenge. They want to prepare the next generation, yet they are not ready to hand over major decisions. Nor do they have to."

Ms Foo added: "But there is no single structure that every family should follow. Asian families differ in size, history and complexity. What matters is having a clear path for development that fits the family's circumstances."

Translating research into practical support
To put these findings into practice, Ms Foo announced two distinct new WMI programmes to help prepare the next generation.

The first is PATH: Purpose, Aspiration, Trust and Heritage, a new programme for next-generation members of business-owning and wealth-owning families.

PATH will help participants explore their values and aspirations, deepen their understanding of enterprise, ownership and governance, and consider the different roles they can play as family stewards. They will identify practical next steps towards making a meaningful contribution to their families.

Connecting family offices with innovation
Ms Foo also shared with participants that WMI is working to connect family offices with globally leading innovation ecosystems.

Through learning journeys and direct engagement with founders, investors, researchers and technology leaders, family offices and next-generation members will get firsthand exposure to emerging technologies and business models, helping them understand the latest developments and where new opportunities may lie.

Insights from global business and technology leaders
Day One also features Dr David K. Lam, Founder of Lam Research and Chairman and CEO of Multibeam Corporation; Mr Mark Lee, CEO of Singlun; and Ms Cindy Karim, Principal of the Karim Family Foundation, alongside other prominent family principals, investors and technology leaders.

Discussions span emerging technologies and investment judgement, next-generation leadership, family enterprise, governance and long-term impact.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade), and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore will attend the Summit as Guest of Honour later today.

The WMI Global-Asia Family Office Summit continues on 6 October 2026 with the Partners Forum, bringing together financial institutions, advisers and other professionals supporting families across investments, governance, succession, philanthropy and legacy.

For Mr Lim Chow Kiat's full speech, click here.
For Ms Foo Mee Har's full speech, click here.
To download the report, click here.

Benchmarking Asia's Global Hubs: Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Unveils the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0700

Tracking 11 major cities to assess internationality, the index provides data-driven insights to shape urban policy, guide business strategy, and encourage regional exchange

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and independent research firm Ipsos launched the second edition of the Asian Cities Internationality Index (ACII), a comprehensive evaluation of 11 major hubs across seven core dimensions. By assessing cities on Business and Economy, Quality of Life, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Innovation and Ideas, Human Capital Diversity, Cultural Interaction, and Government and Legal System for Business, the multifaceted index equips policymakers and business leaders with actionable strategies to elevate Asia's standing in the global economy.

This year, Hong Kong continued to be Asia's top international city and the region's premier gateway for regional and global operations. Out of a maximum score of 100, Hong Kong ranked first with 74.6 (up from 73.7 in 2025), followed by Singapore and Seoul. Elsewhere across the region, Tokyo adjusted to fourth, while Shanghai retained fifth, leading the region in innovation. Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Taipei each demonstrated their distinct strengths, as Mumbai rose to ninth place, representing its growing emergence as a globally oriented business hub. Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City rounded out the list at 10 and 11 respectively.

"By launching the ACII 2026, HKGCC provides a vital, data-driven tool to understand the shifting competitive landscape in Asia", said HKGCC Chairman Jacob Kam. "Hong Kong's top ranking proves our fundamental resilience and underscores that global businesses continue to view the city as the ultimate bridge between East and West. From a broader perspective, the ACII provides the strategic insights necessary for Asian cities to collaborate and complement one another's strengths, fostering a formidable regional economic cluster."

Download the full report at: www.chamber.org.hk

NAMAA Revolutionizes Food Delivery in the Middle East with the Launch of Future Foods and Picnic

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0700

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - NAMAA has announced the launch of Future Foods and Picnic, two new ventures that support restaurants, businesses and consumers across the Middle East. Together, they strengthen NAMAA's portfolio of digital food solutions, helping restaurant operators grow their delivery business while making workplace dining simpler.

Future Foods Opens New Revenue Opportunities for Restaurant Operators

Born out of the Kitchens business, Future Foods was created to help restaurant operators generate additional revenue through virtual delivery brands. Today, it is the largest virtual brand company in the restaurant space, with more than 1,500 live locations.

The Future Foods model allows restaurants to launch established delivery brands from their existing kitchens without investing in another location or major infrastructure. With their existing kitchens, operators can optimise food costs, reach more customers and increase delivery sales.

Future Foods also provides support with storefront setup, delivery platform integration, marketing and operations, allowing restaurant teams to focus on preparing great food while strengthening their delivery business.

Restaurant partners can choose from a portfolio of nationally recognised brands across a range of cuisines, including Pasta Glory, Brooklyn Calzones, Sunny & Fine's, Poke Picnic and Brekkie Bagels, fulfilling customer demand in the market.

Picnic Brings a Simpler Workplace Dining Experience

Alongside Future Foods, NAMAA has introduced Picnic, a workplace dining platform built around the idea of "food at work, simplified." By combining CloudKitchens with local brick-and-mortar restaurants, Picnic gives employees a wide variety of lunch options through a digital food court experience.

Orders are delivered to a designated Picnic shelf on each office floor within a 20 to 30-minute delivery window, making lunchtime easier while reducing the need to manage individual food deliveries.

Picnic also offers a more cost-effective approach to workplace dining. With no delivery fees, tips, administrative charges, nor minimum order requirements, both employers and employees benefit from greater convenience at no extra cost.

The platform offers flexible corporate solutions, including subsidised lunch programmes, non-subsidised daily deliveries, group ordering and fee-free catering for larger corporate events, allowing businesses to tailor to their employees' needs.

Together, Future Foods and Picnic reflect NAMAA's commitment to supporting restaurant growth while making workplace dining easier. As food delivery continues to evolve across the Middle East, both platforms give restaurants, businesses and consumers more flexibility and choice.

Brother 'Managed Print Service' Enables Businesses to Reduce Operating Costs and Enhance Efficiency with Flexible Deployment

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0700

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - Amid rising operating costs and accelerating digital transformation, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong are facing increasing pressure from equipment investment, limited manpower resources, and the growing complexity of print management across multiple departments. For organizations with multiple teams, office locations, or hybrid work arrangements, maintaining a reliable and efficient printing environment at a reasonable cost has become an important operational challenge.

Most businesses primarily print A4 documents such as contracts, invoices, reports, and administrative paperwork. When A4 printing is sufficient to meet the majority of daily business requirements, investing in larger and more expensive printing equipment may not be necessary. Brother's Managed Print Service (MPS) allows businesses to flexibly deploy printing resources according to actual operational needs without incurring substantial upfront capital expenditure. The service also provides comprehensive consumables management, maintenance, and professional technical support, making print management simpler and more efficient.

Comprehensive Print Management That Reduces Administrative and IT Workloads

Traditional printer ownership often involves purchasing equipment, replenishing consumables, arranging repairs, and managing technical support, all of which can increase administrative efforts and hidden operating costs, particularly for SMEs without dedicated IT or administrative teams.

Brother's Managed Print Service includes printer usage, consumables supply, maintenance services, and technical support. This enables businesses to enjoy a reliable printing experience without spending additional time managing day-to-day printing operations, allowing resources to be redirected toward core business development.

Eliminate Large Capital Expenditure and Improve Cash Flow Management

For growing businesses and startups, major investments in office equipment can significantly impact cash flow planning.

Under the monthly subscription model, businesses pay a fixed monthly fee to access professional-grade Brother printing equipment without making a substantial upfront investment. The service also does not impose a fixed monthly print volume limit, enabling organizations to adjust printing usage and device deployment according to operational needs. This flexibility helps businesses control costs more effectively while minimizing resource underutilization and wastage.

Flexible Multi-Device Deployment for Greater Departmental Productivity

For organizations with multiple departments or work teams, relying on a single shared printer can often result in wait times and reduced document processing efficiency.

Brother's Managed Print Service solution enables businesses to deploy multiple printers according to actual operational requirements. For example, administrative, human resources, finance, and sales departments can each be equipped with printers tailored to their specific needs. This helps minimize waiting time, reduce cross-department disruptions, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance document confidentiality.

The solution is also well-suited for organizations with multiple offices, retail outlets, or distributed business teams, providing centralized management of multiple devices while ensuring consistent technical support and after-sales service.

Proactive Consumables Replenishment Minimizes Business Disruptions

Many businesses have experienced workflow interruptions caused by depleted toner or consumables, potentially delaying important document production, customer service, and internal operations.

Brother's Managed Print Service automatically monitors printer performance and consumables usage, proactively arranging replenishment before supplies run low. For industries with high printing demands, such as insurance, financial services, logistics, professional services, and education, this not only reduces administrative workload but also minimizes inventory management and procurement-related tasks.

Designed for Hong Kong Offices and Hybrid Work Environments

As hybrid working becomes increasingly common, businesses require more flexible approaches to printer deployment.

Brother offers a range of compact yet feature-rich printers that are particularly suitable for Hong Kong's space-constrained office environments, departmental workspaces, and shared offices. With a smaller footprint while still meeting everyday business printing requirements, these devices help organizations make better use of valuable office space.

In addition, Brother provides remote technical support services to assist with device setup, network connectivity, and other technical issues, reducing the day-to-day support burden on IT teams.

Five Key Benefits of Choosing Brother "Managed Print Service"

- Reduce large upfront procurement costs and adapt flexibly to changing business needs
- Proactive consumables replenishment to minimize inventory management and purchasing efforts
- Maintenance and professional technical support to reduce equipment downtime risks
- Automated usage monitoring to lower administrative and management workload
- Compact printer design ideal for Hong Kong's limited office space

Focus on Growing Your Core Business

Through its monthly subscription model, flexible device deployment, automated consumables management, and professional technical support, Brother's Managed Print Service helps businesses simplify print management, reduce overall operating costs, and improve productivity across departments and locations.

When most printing requirements consist primarily of A4 documents, businesses can select the most suitable device configuration based on their actual operational needs without allocating additional resources to infrequent printing demands. By adopting a more flexible and streamlined print management approach, organizations can focus on growing their business, serving customers, and driving innovation, ultimately strengthening their competitive advantage.

Learn more about Brother "Managed Print Service" and limited-time offers:
Website: https://www.brother.com.hk/en/solutions/mps
WhatsApp Enquiries
Email: mpssales@brother.com.hk

Information contained in this release is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change without prior notice.

RAPP Gelar Rangkaian Kegiatan Berbagi bagi Masyarakat di Founders Day 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0700

KUANTAN SINGINGI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Gotong royong, layanan kesehatan, perbaikan fasilitas anak, hingga kegiatan lingkungan mewarnai rangkaian pra-event Founders Day 2026 yang berlangsung di Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi dan Pelalawan, 26 September 2026.

Rangkaian kegiatan berlangsung di Estate Teso Barat, Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing), dan SMPN Bernas, Kabupaten Pelalawan. Kegiatan ini melibatkan masyarakat, tenaga kesehatan, pihak sekolah, pemerintah daerah, serta ratusan karyawan PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) dalam berbagai aktivitas sosial dan lingkungan.

Founders Day 2026 tahun ini mengusung tema "Better Together, Strengthening Community through Purposeful Volunteering", dengan semangat mendorong keterlibatan langsung dan kolaborasi untuk menciptakan manfaat bersama bagi masyarakat.

Mill Operations Support Director RAPP Suhdi Yaqub mengatakan, melalui Founders Day, volunteering diharapkan menjadi kesempatan bagi karyawan untuk terlibat langsung dengan masyarakat.

"Melalui kegiatan Founders Day, kita ingin menjadikan volunteering bukan sekadar kegiatan, tetapi sebagai kesempatan bagi karyawan untuk terlibat langsung, berbagi waktu dan tenaga, serta memberikan kontribusi yang nyata bagi masyarakat di sekitar kita," ujarnya.

Di Teso Barat, kegiatan diawali dengan senam bersama. Warga kemudian mengikuti pemeriksaan kesehatan, imunisasi, serta pemantauan tumbuh kembang anak bersama tenaga kesehatan Kabupaten Kuansing.

Untuk mendukung pemantauan tumbuh kembang anak, turut diserahkan anthropometric kit yang dapat digunakan oleh tenaga kesehatan dalam pelayanan kepada masyarakat.

Di lokasi yang sama, rangkaian kegiatan dilanjutkan dengan peresmian Andalan Daycare yang disiapkan untuk mendukung pekerja yang memiliki anak. Setelah peresmian, peserta bergotong royong memasang pagar dan rumput sintetis, membuat mural di area daycare, melepas bibit ikan, serta menanam pohon di sekitar fasilitas tersebut.

Di Kabupaten Pelalawan, kegiatan berlangsung di SMPN Bernas, Pangkalan Kerinci, melalui kegiatan bakti sosial yang melibatkan pihak sekolah, masyarakat, pemerintah daerah, dan karyawan RAPP.

Asisten Administrasi Pemerintahan Kabupaten Pelalawan H. Zulkifli mengatakan pembangunan daerah membutuhkan kepedulian dan keterlibatan berbagai pihak.

"Pembangunan Kabupaten Pelalawan membutuhkan kepedulian dan dukungan dari berbagai pihak. Kami mengapresiasi kontribusi yang diberikan perusahaan melalui kegiatan bakti sosial ini karena memberikan manfaat bagi sekolah dan masyarakat. Semoga semangat kebersamaan seperti ini dapat terus berlanjut dan memberikan manfaat yang lebih luas," ujarnya.

Rangkaian kegiatan tersebut menjadi ruang bagi berbagai pihak untuk bertemu, berinteraksi, dan bekerja bersama melalui kegiatan yang dekat dengan kebutuhan masyarakat.

Melalui keterlibatan langsung seperti ini, semangat Better Together tidak berhenti sebagai tema Founders Day, tetapi diwujudkan melalui kolaborasi, gotong royong, dan pengalaman yang dibangun bersama.

Kadi PU Dumai dan Komisi III Tinjau Progress Pengerjaan Jalan Soekarno Hatta dan Perbaikan Pipa Pertamina

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0700

DUMAI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Kepala Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kota Dumai Riau Satrya Alamsyah, S.T., M.T., mendampingi Komisi III DPRD Kota Dumai melakukan peninjauan ke beberapa Lokasi di Kota Dumai, Rabu (30/09/2026).

Kegiatan bersama dengan Komisi III DPRD kota Dumai ini, bertujuan melihat proses pengerjaan Jalan diantaranya Jalan Soekarno Hatta dari arah bundaran menuju simpang Jalan Arifin Achmad, Jalan Soekarno Hatta di dekat Pintu Masuk tol Permai dan Meninjau Perbaikan Pipa Pertamina di Jalan Soekarno Hatta dekat bundaran.

Dalam inspeksi lapangan tersebut, rombongan menemukan adanya beberapa bagian jalan beton (rigid pavement) yang sudah selesai dikerjakan namun telah mengalami retak-retak. Temuan retakan ini terlihat pada jalur yang mengarah dari Simpang Jalan Arifin Ahmad menuju Bundaran.

"Kami melihat ada beberapa bagian ruas jalan yang sudah dikerjakan mengalami retak. Ini tentu menjadi perhatian serius kami. Kondisi jalan yang baru selesai dikerjakan namun retak harus segera diketahui penyebabnya agar ditentukan penanganan yang tepat," ujar Ketua Komisi III DPRD Dumai, Hasrizal.

Menanggapi hal itu, Komisi III meminta Dinas PU beserta rekanan kontraktor pelaksana segera melakukan evaluasi menyeluruh. Langkah perbaikan teknis harus segera diambil mengingat proyek ini masih dalam masa pelaksanaan dan dibiayai oleh anggaran daerah.

Selain mengecek keretakan beton, rombongan juga meninjau pengerjaan galian perawatan pipa minyak milik Pertamina/PHR yang melintasi kawasan Bundaran Soekarno-Hatta. Dinas PU menegaskan pentingnya koordinasi intensif dengan pihak kontraktor pipa agar pengerjaan tersebut tidak merusak atau menghambat proyek semenisasi jalan yang tengah digesa.

Proyek perbaikan Jalan Soekarno-Hatta ini ditargetkan rampung pada Desember 2026. Peningkatan jalan ini menggunakan spesifikasi beton rigid setebal 45 cm (termasuk lantai kerja) guna mengantisipasi tingginya tonase dan kepadatan kendaraan yang melintas. (PU/inf)

Wakil Wali Kota Dumai: Hari Kesaktian Pancasila Jadi Pengingat untuk Terus Menjaga Persatuan

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:11:00 +0700

DUMAI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Wakil Wali Kota Dumai Sugiyarto memimpin Upacara Peringatan Hari Kesaktian Pancasila Tahun 2026 yang berlangsung di Taman Bukit Gelanggang, Kamis (01/10/2026).

Peringatan Hari Kesaktian Pancasila menjadi momentum untuk kembali mengingat dan meneguhkan Pancasila sebagai dasar negara serta landasan dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat, berbangsa dan bernegara.

Dalam pelaksanaan upacara tersebut, seluruh peserta yang terdiri dari Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) mengikuti rangkaian kegiatan dengan khidmat. Peringatan ini sekaligus menjadi momentum untuk memperkuat semangat persatuan dan kesatuan serta menjaga nilai-nilai Pancasila di tengah dinamika kehidupan masyarakat.

Wakil Wali Kota Dumai Sugiyarto menyampaikan bahwa Hari Kesaktian Pancasila hendaknya tidak hanya dimaknai sebagai kegiatan seremonial, tetapi menjadi pengingat bagi seluruh elemen masyarakat untuk terus mengamalkan nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.

"Pancasila merupakan dasar negara dan menjadi pemersatu bangsa. Karena itu, momentum Hari Kesaktian Pancasila ini harus kita jadikan pengingat untuk terus menjaga persatuan, menghargai perbedaan dan mengamalkan nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam kehidupan sehari-hari," ujar Sugiyarto.

Ia juga mengajak seluruh masyarakat, khususnya generasi muda, untuk memahami sejarah bangsa dan menjadikan nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai pedoman dalam menghadapi berbagai tantangan di tengah perkembangan zaman.

"Generasi muda memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga keberlangsungan nilai-nilai Pancasila. Mari kita tumbuhkan semangat gotong royong, saling menghormati, menjaga persatuan dan bersama-sama membangun Kota Dumai," tambahnya.

Peringatan Hari Kesaktian Pancasila di Kota Dumai diharapkan semakin memperkuat komitmen seluruh masyarakat untuk menjaga persatuan dan mengamalkan nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. (BP/Inf)

Kepala Dispertaru Dumai Ikuti Kegiatan Gotong Royong di Kelurahan Bumi Ayu

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0700

DUMAI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Kepala Dinas Pertanahan dan Penataan Ruang Kota Dumai, Muhammad Mufarizal, S.T., M.IP dan Seluruh ASN, Tenaga Ahli, dan TKPK Dinas Pertanahan dan Penataan Ruang Kota Dumai mengikuti Kegiatan Gotong Royong (Goro), di Kelurahan Bumi Ayu, Kecamatan Dumai Selatan, Jum'at (02/10/2026).

Kegiatan Gotong Royong yang turut dihadiri Wakil Wali Kota Dumai, Sugiyarto ini diikuti secara aktif oleh seluruh ASN, Tenaga Ahli, dan TKPK Dinas Pertanahan dan Penataan Ruang Kota Dumai dengan membersihkan area pemukiman, selokan, dan fasilitas umum di sekitar Kelurahan Bumi Ayu, sebagai bentuk komitmen bersama menjaga kebersihan lingkungan Kota Dumai.

Jajaran Dinas Pertanahan dan Penataan Ruang (Dispertaru) Kota Dumai turut ambil bagian dalam aksi gotong royong bersama yang dihadiri langsung oleh Wakil Wali Kota Dumai, Bapak Sugiyarto.
?Kehadiran pimpinan daerah memberikan dorongan semangat bagi seluruh personel dan masyarakat sekitar untuk saling bahu-membahu membersihkan lingkungan, memperlancar saluran drainase, serta menjaga ruang kota agar tetap rapi, nyaman, dan sehat.

Bagi Dispertaru Kota Dumai, penataan ruang bukan hanya tentang garis peta dan perencanaan teknis, melainkan juga wujud kepedulian nyata dalam merawat lingkungan ruang hidup bersama.

Kegiatan gotong royong yang ditujukan untuk pembersihan sampah dan saluran drainase itu sekaligus untuk mengantisipasi potensi banjir di tengah tingginya curah hujan beberapa pekan belakangan ini.

Sebelumnya, Walikota Dumai, H Paisal memimpin Rapat Koordinasi (Rakor) Lintas Sektor Pengendalian Banjir bersama jajaran Pemerintah Kota Dumai, perusahaan serta Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN).

Rakor tersebut menegaskan penanganan banjir tidak dapat dibebankan hanya kepada pemerintah daerah. Dibutuhkan keterlibatan berbagai pihak untuk menangani persoalan tata kelola air secara menyeluruh, mulai dari kawasan hulu hingga hilir.

" Penanganan banjir tidak bisa dilakukan sendiri. Kita membutuhkan sinergi dan kolaborasi lintas sektor agar persoalan drainase, embung, pintu air hingga kanal dapat ditangani secara menyeluruh dari hulu sampai ke hilir," tegas H Paisal.

Selain penanganan melalui kolaborasi lintas sektor, Pemko Dumai juga telah menganggarkan pembangunan dan perbaikan sejumlah drainase strategis pada 2027. Di antaranya berada di kawasan Jalan Putri Tujuh, Jalan Sultan Syarif Kasim dan Jalan Yos Sudarso.

Rencana tersebut menjadi bagian dari upaya pemerintah daerah memperkuat infrastruktur drainase di kawasan yang membutuhkan peningkatan kapasitas pengaliran air.

Paisal berharap seluruh pihak yang terlibat dapat menjalankan komitmen dan peran masing-masing secara optimal. Menurutnya, persoalan banjir membutuhkan kerja bersama dan tidak cukup hanya mengandalkan satu instansi.

" Dengan kerja bersama, kita ikhtiar meminimalisir banjir dan menciptakan Kota Dumai yang lebih nyaman bagi masyarakat," katanya. (Disp/inf)

Wakil Walikota Dumai dan Dinas PU Gotong Royong Bersama di Kelurahan Bumi Ayu

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0700

DUMAI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Wakil Walikota Dumai, Sugiyarto didampingi Sekretaris Dinas Pekerjaan Umum, Bambang Surianto memimpin kegiatan gotong royong bersama ASN dan TKPK Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kota Dumai di Kelurahan Bumi Ayu, Kecamatan Dumai Selatan, Jumat (02/10/26).

Kegiatan gotong royong yang ditujukan untuk pembersihan sampah dan saluran drainase itu sekaligus untuk mengantisipasi potensi banjir di tengah tingginya curah hujan beberapa pekan belakangan ini.

" Kami menghimbau masyarakat agar turut aktif menjaga kebersihan lingkungan dengan cara tidak membuang sampah sembarangan. Hari ini kami turun gotong royong bersama Dinas PU di Bumi Ayu," ujar Sugiyarto, Jumat (02/10/26).

Sebelumnya, Walikota Dumai, H Paisal memimpin Rapat Koordinasi (Rakor) Lintas Sektor Pengendalian Banjir bersama jajaran Pemerintah Kota Dumai, perusahaan serta Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN).

Dispertaru Dumai Ikuti Kegiatan Exit Meeting Pemeriksaan Interim

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0700

DUMAI,RIAUGREEN.COM - Sekretaris Dinas Pertanahan dan Penataan Ruang Kota Dumai, Wahyudi S.Sos mengikuti kegiatan Exit Meeting Pemeriksaan Interim atas Kinerja Pengelolaan pada Pemerintah Kota Dumai di Aula RSUD Dumai, Rabu (30/09/2026).

Kegiatan ini di pimpin oleh Wali Kota Dumai, H. Paisal, SKM, MARS dan dihadiri juga oleh jajaran pejabat dan pegawai di lingkungan Pemerintah Kota Dumai. Pertemuan ini menjadi momentum penting dalam mengevaluasi serta memastikan akuntabilitas, transparansi, dan efektivitas tata kelola pemerintahan demi mewujudkan pelayanan publik yang prima dan profesional.

Dalam sambutannya, Wali Kota Dumai H. Paisal menyampaikan apresiasi kepada tim pemeriksa yang telah melaksanakan pemeriksaan terhadap kinerja Pemerintah Kota Dumai. Menurutnya, pemeriksaan tersebut merupakan bagian dari upaya bersama untuk memastikan penyelenggaraan pemerintahan berjalan sesuai ketentuan serta terus mengalami perbaikan.

"Pemeriksaan ini tentunya menjadi bahan evaluasi bagi kami Pemerintah Kota Dumai. Setiap masukan dan rekomendasi yang disampaikan akan menjadi perhatian untuk kita tindak lanjuti, sehingga ke depan tata kelola pemerintahan dapat semakin baik, transparan dan memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat," ujar Paisal.

Exit meeting tersebut diharapkan dapat memperkuat komitmen seluruh perangkat daerah dalam meningkatkan kualitas tata kelola pemerintahan. (dispertaru/inf)

Wali Kota Dumai H. Paisal: Kita Ingin Masyarakat Dapat Pelayanan Kesehatan yang Semakin Baik

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0700

DUMAI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Wali Kota Dumai H. Paisal menghadiri sekaligus membuka Exit Meeting Pemeriksaan Interim atas Kinerja Pengelolaan Perizinan dan Pemeriksaan Kinerja atas Tata Kelola RSUD Dumai Tahun 2025 serta Semester I Tahun 2026 pada instansi terkait di lingkungan Pemerintah Kota Dumai, yang digelar di Aula RSUD Dumai, Rabu (30/09/2026).

Kegiatan tersebut menjadi bagian penting dalam rangkaian pemeriksaan untuk melihat pelaksanaan pengelolaan perizinan serta tata kelola pelayanan dan manajemen RSUD Dumai, sekaligus menjadi momentum bagi Pemerintah Kota Dumai untuk memperoleh masukan atas pelaksanaan program dan kebijakan yang telah berjalan.

Mengenai tata kelola RSUD Dumai, Wali Kota menegaskan bahwa peningkatan kualitas manajemen harus berjalan seiring dengan peningkatan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan kepada masyarakat.

"RSUD merupakan salah satu fasilitas pelayanan publik yang sangat penting. Tata kelola yang baik harus bermuara pada peningkatan kualitas pelayanan. Kita ingin masyarakat mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan yang semakin baik, profesional dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan," ungkapnya.

Exit meeting tersebut diharapkan dapat memperkuat komitmen seluruh perangkat daerah dalam meningkatkan kualitas tata kelola pemerintahan, khususnya pada sektor perizinan dan pengelolaan RSUD Dumai. (Diskes/inf)

Wali Kota Dumai Didampingi Kadis PU Pantau Lansung Banjir di Ratu Sima

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0700

DUMAI, RIAUGREEN.COM - Walikota Dumai, H Paisal didampingi Kepala Dinas PUPR, Riau Satrya Alamsyah serta pejabat fungsional di lingkungan Pemerintah Kota Dumai turun langsung meninjau kondisi banjir di Jalan Dock Yard dan Jalan Bunga Tanjung, Kelurahan Ratu Sima.

Dalam peninjauan tersebut, Wali Kota Dumai Paisal melihat langsung kondisi genangan air yang berada di kawasan permukiman warga. Ia juga meninjau Jalan Bunga Tanjung yang saat ini dalam kondisi penuh air, seiring tingginya curah hujan dan kondisi air pasang rob.

Wali Kota juga berinteraksi langsung dengan warga serta Ketua RT setempat untuk mendengarkan kondisi yang terjadi di lapangan, termasuk perkembangan ketinggian air dan dampaknya terhadap aktivitas masyarakat.

" Kita turun langsung untuk melihat kondisi di lapangan dan mendengarkan apa yang menjadi keluhan masyarakat. Kondisi air memang cukup tinggi, terlebih saat hujan dan bersamaan dengan air pasang rob. Ini perlu segera kita tangani bersama," ujar Walikota, H Paisal

Menurutnya, penanganan genangan air tidak hanya dilakukan ketika banjir terjadi, tetapi juga perlu disertai upaya pembenahan infrastruktur dan saluran air agar aliran air dapat berjalan dengan lebih baik.

"Kita akan segera melakukan langkah-langkah yang diperlukan. Saluran-saluran air yang tersumbat harus kita buka kembali, sehingga air bisa mengalir dengan baik. Pemerintah Kota Dumai akan mendatangkan alat berat untuk membantu melakukan pengerukan dan pembersihan saluran yang mengalami penyumbatan," jelasnya.

Penanganan tersebut diharapkan dapat membantu memperlancar aliran air sekaligus mengurangi risiko genangan, terutama pada saat curah hujan tinggi dan air laut mengalami pasang.(PU/inf)

Dr. Maye Musk, Penulis, Supermodel, dan Ahli Diet, Jadi Narasumber di Prudential Leadership Forum

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0700

Membagikan pandangan mengenai kepemimpinan, ketangguhan, dan warisan bersama hampir 1.000 pelanggan, profesional muda, serta calon pemimpin masa depan

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 Oktober 2026 - Prudential Hong Kong Limited ("Prudential") menyambut Dr. Maye Musk, penulis, supermodel, dan ahli diet yang dikenal secara global, dalam Prudential Leadership Forum bertajuk Beyond Success: The Blueprint for Leadership, Resilience and Legacy, yang digelar pada 3 Oktober 2026.

Hampir 1.000 nasabah VIP, profesional muda, calon pemimpin, serta konsultan keuangan berkinerja terbaik berkumpul untuk membahas ketangguhan, kemampuan untuk membangun kembali kesuksesan, serta nilai-nilai yang membentuk warisan keluarga yang dapat bertahan lintas generasi.

Dalam membuka forum, Lawrence Lam, Chief Executive Officer Prudential Hong Kong Limited, menegaskan komitmen Prudential kepada para nasabah: "Prudential telah memperoleh kepercayaan yang bertahan lama dari keluarga melalui upaya mendengarkan secara aktif kebutuhan mereka yang terus berkembang dari satu generasi ke generasi berikutnya. Mempertahankan kepercayaan tersebut membutuhkan visi yang berorientasi ke masa depan, dengan menciptakan peluang bermakna bagi nasabah untuk terhubung dengan para pemimpin visioner dan mendapatkan perspektif baru. Perjalanan Dr. Maye Musk menjadi pengingat kuat bahwa pengalaman, ketangguhan, dan ambisi dapat membuka berbagai kemungkinan baru di setiap tahap kehidupan."

Bagian utama acara adalah diskusi santai yang menarik antara Dr. Musk dan Angel Ng, Regional CEO, Greater China; Group Customer and Wealth, Prudential plc. Dalam diskusi tersebut, Dr. Musk berbagi pengalaman secara terbuka mengenai bagaimana ia membangun kembali kariernya di berbagai tahap kehidupan dan negara, mendorong ketiga anaknya untuk mengejar ambisi masing-masing, serta mengenai pewarisan kekayaan.

Merefleksikan perjalanan hidupnya, Dr. Musk mengatakan: "Kesuksesan jarang berjalan dalam garis lurus. Sepanjang hidup saya, saya harus memulai kembali, beradaptasi, dan menerima berbagai peluang baru, sering kali ketika orang lain menganggap semuanya sudah terlambat. Hal yang saya pelajari adalah bahwa ketangguhan dibangun melalui tindakan, bukan kepastian. Baik sebagai orang tua, profesional, maupun pemimpin, peran kita bukan menciptakan jalan yang sempurna bagi generasi berikutnya, melainkan memberikan mereka kepercayaan diri, nilai-nilai, dan kemandirian untuk menciptakan jalan mereka sendiri. Warisan yang bertahan lama tidak dibangun dengan menghilangkan tantangan, tetapi dengan membantu orang lain mengembangkan kekuatan untuk menghadapinya."

Angel Ng menyoroti visi Prudential mengenai warisan: "Di dunia yang berubah dengan cepat saat ini, perencanaan untuk generasi berikutnya bukan hanya tentang mewariskan kekayaan finansial. Hal ini juga mencakup pewarisan nilai-nilai dan kemampuan mengambil keputusan yang membantu mereka membuat keputusan berdasarkan informasi dan mengejar aspirasi mereka. Ketika keluarga memadukan prinsip yang jelas dengan kepercayaan diri untuk menentukan pilihan mereka sendiri, mereka dapat melindungi apa yang telah dibangun sekaligus menciptakan fondasi yang lebih kuat bagi generasi mendatang. Prudential mendukung keluarga dalam mempersiapkan masa depan, mewariskan kekayaan dengan penuh keyakinan, serta membangun masa depan yang lebih cerah."

Melanjutkan tema tentang mempersiapkan masa depan, forum kemudian membahas keunggulan khas Hong Kong serta peluang yang berkembang bagi talenta melalui diskusi panel bertajuk Hong Kong: Where Global Wealth and Talent Converge. Felix Chan, Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage, dan Jason Fong, Global Head of Family Office di Invest Hong Kong, berbagi pandangan mengenai bagaimana para pemimpin masa depan dapat belajar, berkembang, dan meraih kesuksesan di Hong Kong.

Dengan mempertemukan perspektif yang berorientasi ke masa depan dan peluang untuk berinteraksi dengan para pemimpin global, Prudential terus mendukung nasabah di setiap tahap kehidupan, membantu mereka merencanakan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan finansial, melindungi hal-hal yang paling penting bagi mereka, serta membangun ketangguhan untuk menghadapi masa depan. Komitmen tersebut juga tercermin melalui berbagai platform bernilai tambah seperti PruNextGen, yang membantu keluarga mempersiapkan masa depan anak-anak mereka sejak dini, memperluas wawasan mereka, dan meletakkan fondasi untuk kesuksesan sepanjang hidup.

Tentang Prudential Hong Kong Limited

Prudential telah melayani masyarakat Hong Kong sejak 1964. Melalui Prudential Hong Kong Limited dan Prudential General Insurance Hong Kong Limited, perusahaan menyediakan berbagai layanan dan produk perencanaan keuangan, termasuk asuransi jiwa individu, asuransi terkait investasi, solusi pensiun, perlindungan kesehatan dan medis, asuransi umum, serta manfaat bagi karyawan untuk melindungi lebih dari 1,41 juta nasabah di Hong Kong. Di luar Hong Kong, Prudential melayani masyarakat Makau melalui kantor cabangnya dengan menyediakan asuransi kesehatan dan solusi keuangan, melengkapi jangkauannya di kawasan Greater Bay Area. Kunjungi www.prudential.com.hkuntuk informasi lebih lanjut.

HKIS Gelar Konferensi Divisi Quantity Surveying 2026

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0700

Transformasi Praktik Quantity Surveyor di Era Baru: Mengintegrasikan Konstruksi Digital, Kontrak Kolaboratif, dan Jaminan Pembayaran

HONG KONG, TIONGKOK - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 Oktober 2026 - Divisi Quantity Surveying dari Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) menyelenggarakan HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2026 (Konferensi) hari ini di CIC-Zero Carbon Park.

Tema tahun ini, "Mentransformasi Praktik QS di Era Baru: Mengintegrasikan Konstruksi Digital, Kontrak Kolaboratif, dan Keamanan Pembayaran", mencerminkan peran Quantity Surveyor yang terus berkembang di tengah masa restrukturisasi ekonomi.

Konferensi ini menghimpun sekitar 200 peserta baik secara tatap muka maupun daring, yang terdiri dari pejabat pemerintah, pemimpin industri, profesional, akademisi, dan praktisi muda.

Bapak LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP, Sekretaris Tetap Pembangunan (Karya) untuk Biro Pembangunan Pemerintah HKSAR, hadir sebagai Tamu Kehormatan dan menyampaikan pidato utama.

Quantity Surveyor adalah profesional terlatih dengan pengetahuan ahli tentang biaya konstruksi dan kontrak, yang memegang peranan krusial di seluruh siklus pengembangan proyek-mulai dari studi kelayakan investasi dan strategi pengadaan, hingga tata kelola komersial, administrasi kontrak, serta manajemen sengketa. Seminar ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana, di tengah lanskap revolusi digital yang terus berubah dan penerapan undang-undang baru, quantity surveyor dapat berkembang dari peran tradisional mereka dalam manajemen kontrak dan biaya menjadi enabler yang mendorong terciptanya nilai tambah yang sukses dalam proyek-proyek konstruksi.

Bapak LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP, Sekretaris Tetap Pembangunan (Karya), Biro Pembangunan, menyampaikan: "Tema konferensi tahun ini sangat tepat waktu dan visioner. Konferensi ini berfungsi sebagai platform strategis bagi para praktisi dan profesional survei untuk saling bertukar gagasan, mengeksplorasi praktik-praktik terbaik, serta merumuskan visi bersama bagi masa depan profesi survei. Wawasan dan praktik terbaik yang dihasilkan tidak hanya akan berkontribusi dalam memajukan peran profesi survei di era baru, tetapi juga memperkuat posisi Hong Kong sebagai pemimpin dalam keunggulan konstruksi."

Konferensi ini menghadirkan 20 pembicara terkemuka dari biro dan departemen Pemerintah Hong Kong, sektor swasta, akademisi, lembaga profesional, serta firma hukum untuk membagikan wawasan dan praktik terbaik mereka di bidang quantity surveying. Melalui diskusi yang menggugah pemikiran, acara ini tidak hanya meningkatkan pengetahuan teknis para peserta tetapi juga mengkatalisasi kolaborasi lintas sektor jangka panjang, yang memberdayakan industri untuk secara berkelanjutan menghadirkan aset-aset terbangun yang sangat efisien dan tangguh di masa depan.

Sr WAN Wai Ming, Tony, Presiden Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, mencatat dalam pidato sambutannya, "Seiring dengan berlanjutnya pergeseran mendalam pada lanskap konstruksi, para quantity surveyor bertransformasi dari penjaga biaya tradisional menjadi arsitek nilai strategis. Di bawah tema tahun ini, kita berkumpul untuk mengeksplorasi tantangan-tantangan yang muncul, mengatasi masalah-masalah krusial, dan menangkap peluang baru. Bersama-sama, kita mendefinisikan ulang identitas profesional kita, membagikan wawasan yang dapat ditindaklanjuti, serta membentuk peta jalan berpandangan ke depan bagi industri quantity surveying di Hong Kong."

Sr TING Yuen Chun, Eric, Ketua Divisi Quantity Surveying HKIS, mengakui bahwa lingkungan terbangun sedang menghadapi tekanan sosial dan ekonomi yang semakin kompleks. Beliau menekankan bahwa tantangan-tantangan ini menjadi pengingat penting bahwa, meskipun teknologi merupakan pendorong kemajuan yang vital, para profesional lingkungan terbangun harus terus menerapkan keahlian dan pertimbangan profesional mereka, sembari memperkuat kolaborasi lintas disiplin, untuk mengarungi perubahan dan memberikan nilai yang berkelanjutan bagi masyarakat.

Sr WONG Kin Yan, Winnie, Ketua Panitia Penyelenggara Konferensi, menyatakan dalam kata penutupnya, "Perkembangan dalam Kontrak Kolaboratif, Konstruksi Digital, dan Keamanan Pembayaran menghadirkan peluang bagi profesi kita untuk berkembang melampaui manajemen biaya tradisional.

Quantity surveyor saat ini semakin dituntut untuk berperan sebagai penasihat tepercaya, yang mendorong kolaborasi, memimpin transformasi digital, serta memperjuangkan transparansi dan keadilan di seluruh siklus hidup proyek. Dengan merangkul perubahan-perubahan ini, kita dapat terus memainkan peran penting dalam menghadirkan aset terbangun yang berkelanjutan, tangguh, dan berkinerja tinggi bagi masyarakat kita."

Daftar Pembicara) Daftar Pembicara (sesuai urutan penyampaian presentasi)

Pidato Utama oleh Tamu Kehormatan

Bapak LAU Chun Kit, Ricky, JP, Sekretaris Tetap Pembangunan (Karya), Biro Pembangunan, HKSARG

Sesi 1: Kontrak Kolaboratif

Bapak LEUNG Lap Ki, Francis, Ketua Tim (Perdagangan & Pengadaan), Biro Pembangunan, HKSARG
Sr CHOI Wing Chung, Hayman, Pemimpin Strategi dan Penyampaian Proyek (Asia), Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited
Ir LEUNG Cheuk Lun, Penasihat Strategis NEC, Departemen Teknik Sipil dan Pembangunan, HKSARG
Ir WANG Yan Hua, Chairman dan Managing Director, China Road and Bridge Corporation (Hong Kong)
Sr Yau Wan Fong, Deputi Direktur, WT Partnership (HK) Limited

Sesi 2: Konstruksi Digital

Bapak WU Jin Ying, Pejabat Teknis, Glodon (Hong Kong) Software Limited
Bapak Elvis LI, CEO, isBIM Limited
Ir NG Chun Keung, CEO, dRoW Limited
Bapak Put HUI, Senior Digital Transformation Lead, Innovative Technology, Gammon Construction Limited
Bapak Ronald CHAN, Head of Sustainability untuk APAC, Currie & Brown
Sr Sunny CHOI, Ketua Sub-komite Digitalisasi, Divisi Quantity Surveying, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors; Mantan Ketua Divisi Quantity Surveying, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (2021-2023)
Sr Dr Paul HO, Mantan Ketua Divisi Quantity Surveying, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (2005-2006)

Sesi 3: Keamanan Pembayaran

Sr Tommy CHAN, Direktur Eksekutif, Arcadis Hong Kong Limited
Cr Sr Ir ZA Wai Gin, Tony, Direktur Eksekutif, Hip Hing Construction Co., Ltd.
Sr Hinson CHEUNG, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Sr Terry CHAK, Direktur Wilayah Asia Utara, Rider Levett Bucknall Limited
Sr TT CHEUNG, BBS, JP, Mantan Presiden, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Sr CHONG Lui Chuen, Anggota Komite Eksekutif, Komite Profesional CSHK
Bapak Eric CHUNG, Advokat, Pacific Chambers
Sr Prof LEUNG Hing Fung, Profesor dan Kepala Departemen Hukum dan Bisnis, Hong Kong Shue Yan University; Profesor Adjunct, Departemen Real Estat dan Konstruksi, University of Hong Kong; Advokat, Arbitrator, dan Mediator

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Tentang The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Didirikan pada tahun 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) adalah satu-satunya badan profesional survei yang didirikan melalui ordinansi di Hong Kong. Hingga 30 September 2026, jumlah anggota mencapai 11.248, di mana 8.301 (FHKIS: 579, MHKIS: 7.722) merupakan anggota korporat, 49 merupakan anggota asosiasi, dan 2.898 merupakan anggota percobaan dan mahasiswa.

Karya HKIS mencakup penetapan standar untuk layanan dan kinerja profesional, pembentukan kode etik, penentuan persyaratan untuk penerimaan sebagai surveyor profesional, serta mendorong anggota untuk meningkatkan keterampilan melalui pengembangan profesional berkelanjutan.

Institut ini memiliki peran konsultatif yang penting dalam pembuatan kebijakan pemerintah dan dalam isu-isu yang memengaruhi profesi. Kami telah memberikan nasihat kepada pemerintah mengenai isu-isu seperti keselamatan bangunan dan pekerjaan bangunan tanpa izin, masalah pengelolaan properti, perencanaan kota dan strategi pembangunan, kualitas konstruksi, biaya konstruksi, dan masalah perumahan. Kami juga telah menerbitkan catatan panduan mengenai pengukuran luas lantai, penilaian real estat, dan survei batas tanah, dll.

Kami memiliki kehadiran yang mapan di arena internasional, memiliki koneksi luar negeri, dan telah mengadakan perjanjian timbal balik dengan institut survei dan penilaian profesional di Australia, Kanada, Jepang, Selandia Baru, Singapura, Inggris, dan Tiongkok Daratan yang mengakui kualifikasi anggota mitra. Selain itu, HKIS adalah anggota berbagai organisasi survei internasional terkemuka.