GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Sentorise, a trusted innovator in reliable off-grid power solutions, today announced the European launch of its 12.8V 100Ah Group 31 LiFePO₄ battery. Designed for RV travellers, off-grid homeowners, marine users, and DIY energy enthusiasts, the new battery combines advanced safety, long life, and intelligent monitoring to make dependable energy accessible across Europe.
What sets this product apart is that the Sentorise 12.8V 100Ah Group 31 LiFePO₄ battery is the first in Europe to come standard across the entire lineup with both low-temperature protection and Bluetooth connectivity—ensuring users can monitor and protect their power systems with ease in any climate.
Built for Safety and Longevity
The Sentorise 12.8V 100Ah LiFePO₄ battery is built with automotive-grade A+ cells for exceptional consistency and reliability. Its upgraded 100A BMS offers six layers of protection, including safeguards against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuit, and extreme temperatures.
Tested at 25 ± 2 °C, it delivers 6,000+ cycles at 90% Depth of Discharge with 70% capacity retention—ensuring over 10 years of typical RV or off-grid use. Under partial discharge, lifespan can exceed 15,000 cycles, maximizing value and reducing lifecycle costs.
Universal Compatibility and Smart Monitoring
The Sentorise 12.8V 100Ah battery features an IP65-rated dust- and water-resistant housing, suitable for RVs, boats, and home systems. Its Group 31 form factor is backward-compatible with Group 24 fittings for easy upgrades.
Bluetooth monitoring offers real-time access to SoC, voltage, and temperature—no account needed. Scan the QR code to connect instantly, with future app updates adding history tracking and multi-device support.
Key Benefits & Features
Bluetooth Monitoring: Instant QR-code connection—no registration needed. View real-time SoC, voltage, and temperature. Future updates will add history tracking and multi-device control.
Sixfold BMS Protection: The advanced 100A BMS guards against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuit, and temperature extremes for safe, stable operation.
Cold-Weather Ready: Automatic charging cut-off below 0 °C prevents lithium plating; discharges reliably down to −20 °C (~50% capacity). Optional self-heating models available for extreme cold.
IP65 Weatherproof: Dustproof and resistant to water jets, the rugged housing performs reliably in humidity, rain, and dust—ideal for Europe’s changing outdoor conditions.
With the 12.8V 100Ah Group 31, Sentorise reinforces its commitment to safe, sustainable, and accessible energy. As demand for smarter power grows, Sentorise continues to innovate—empowering users to live freely and confidently, on the road, off the grid, or in the city.
Certifications & Compliance
The Sentorise 12.8V 100Ah Group 31 battery meets international transport and safety requirements with UN38.3 certification. It complies with CE (EMC/RED/LVD), RoHS, and REACH standards for the European market. To further support sustainability, Sentorise has applied for RCS/GRS green certifications covering recycled and eco-friendly packaging materials.
Meanwhile, FCC (SDoC/ID) and UL1973 certifications are in progress, ensuring full readiness for both European and North American markets. Official FCC ID and UL1973 documentation will be available via authorised channels once completed.
Hashtag: #Sentorise
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About Sentorise
Sentorise envisions a world where reliable energy is accessible to all, from city homes to remote off-grid adventures. More than just a power provider, the brand champions “Stay Powered. Stay Free.”, ensuring users can confidently live, travel, and thrive without limits.
Sentorise envisions a world where reliable energy is accessible to all – from city homes to remote off-grid adventures. More than a power provider, the brand champions “Stay Powered. Stay Free.” as its core promise, and inspires users with “Own Your Power. Own Your Freedom.” to highlight energy autonomy and lifestyle independence.For more information, visit https://www.sentorise.com.
Annual leadership business series by Canon Singapore equips business leaders with strategies and a resilience-ready toolkit to navigate global and economic shifts impacting Singapore
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Canon today announced the return of the highly-anticipated annual Think Big Leadership Business Series in Singapore, designed to help businesses tackle challenges in an era of global uncertainty and technological disruption. This year’s event, themed “Sailing Through a Sea of Uncertainty: Building a Resilience-Ready Toolkit to Thrive in an Unpredictable Future”, provides a strategic forum for business leaders to discuss geopolitical uncertainties, and how Singapore is poised to become the regional powerhouse by embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation.
Think Big Leadership Business Series 2025 in Singapore
Co-organised by Canon Singapore and Mediacorp, the Think Big series will take place at the Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay on 22 and 23 October 2025. Over the two days, distinguished industry leaders and eminent representatives from key trade associations including the Singapore Business Federation, AI Singapore, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME), and National University of Singapore, will convene to deliberate on pivotal themes, including macro and economic repercussions of trade wars and tariffs, and the transformative integration of AI.
The popular Mandarin-language seminar also returns this year, featuring industry experts and academia who will explore how businesses can navigate today’s volatile economic climate. There will also be afocused session on the Singapore-Malaysia Special Economic Zone (SEZ), spotlighting opportunities for growth, cross-border investment, and collaborative innovation in this fast-developing economic corridor.
“2025 has been marked by unprecedented global uncertainty and rapid technological advancement, making resilience more crucial than ever for businesses across Asia,” said Norihiro (Nick) Katagiri, Senior Vice President, Regional Digital Printing and Business Solution Operations, Canon Singapore.
“Canon’s Think Big Leadership Business Series serves as a cornerstone event for thought-provoking discussions, practical business insights, and innovative showcases. With a diverse lineup of speakers and a focus on actionable solutions, we believe that this event will equip business leaders with the insights and tools needed to navigate the complexities of 2025 and emerge stronger for the future of work.”
Strategic Forum for a Future-Ready Singapore Building on the 2025 National Day Rally‘s message of a strong focus on innovation and technology, Think Big 2025 will address how new technologies can be quickly adopted across the entire economy to sustainably raise productivity while mitigating risks in an uncertain business environment. This aligns with the national goal of empowering every organisation to effectively adopt AI and other key technologies to strengthen their competitiveness.
Exclusive to the event will be Canon’s solutions showcase, where attendees will be able to walk through a one-of-a-kind ‘AI City’ designed to provide businesses with practical solutions to navigate an evolving business landscape. This immersive experience will feature a replica city with different zones representing key work styles and business environments. Visitors will get to see how Canon’s innovations can help them drive productivity, streamline workflows, and ensure their business is ready for the future. Key solutions include:
Remote Working Solutions: Located within the AI City’s Hybrid Central Park, visitors can engage with devices featuring AI noise cancellation and the Therefore™ Online solution for remote document access, approval and AI data extraction.
Next-Generation Office Solutions: At the Central Business District, visitors can gain first-hand experience with the new imageFORCE multi-function devices and the Antelope® Generative AI document management solution.
Security & Facility Management Solutions: Within the Operations Boulevard, visitors can explore the future of urban intelligence where AI-enabled access control, real-time demographic insights, and smart sensors work seamlessly to create safer, smarter, and more adaptive environments.
“The Think Big series reflects our dedication to empowering businesses in Singapore to strategically adapt to the new and evolving market dynamics,” said Andrew Koh, Senior Vice President and Head of Singapore Operations Group, Canon Singapore. “Through our solutions showcase, we are providing the resources to help companies build resilience in their operations and drive long-term business growth. By marrying our technological innovations with insights from industry leaders, we can empower companies to not only survive but to truly thrive in an unpredictable future.”
SUPPORTING QUOTES Ang Yuit, President of Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME)
Track: [Economy & Trade] Policy Uncertainty Triggered by the Tariff War: How Can Businesses Rebuild After the Disruption?
“The ongoing global trade reconfiguration and its ripple effects on the existing supply chain ecosystems which businesses have relied on, have forced many to face great levels of uncertainty and disruption. For many SMEs, this has meant prioritising cash flow and shelving expansion plans as they try to adjust. In this era of change, companies must proactively seek out new growth opportunities – whether it is restructuring their business by embracing new technologies like AI or by exploring new markets in economic corridors closer to home, such as the Johor-Singapore SEZ.”
Musa Fazal, Chief Policy & Operating Officer, Singapore Business Federation
Track:Global Inflation Trends & Their Business Impact
“Singapore businesses, particularly our SMEs, are no strangers to the challenges of global economic uncertainty. While factors like geopolitical instability and trade conflicts dominate headlines, the silent and persistent threat of global inflation directly impacts our bottom line, from rising raw material costs to supply chain pressures. By understanding the forces at play and adopting new strategies, businesses can make smarter decisions about managing costs, optimise their operations, and ultimately secure their long-term growth.”
Prof. Lam Kwok Yan, Professor, College of Computing & Data Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Track: The AI revolution: Business Growth and Cyber Threats
“The integration of AI and Big Data is a game-changer for businesses, but it also fundamentally reshapes the threat landscape. As we embrace these powerful technologies to innovate and grow, we must equally prioritise strengthening our cybersecurity and digital trust infrastructure. Organisations must shift their mindset from simply reacting to threats to proactively building a safe and responsible, AI-driven posture. This empowers businesses to harness the benefits of AI and data while staying ahead of the evolving risks.”
Toh Ser Khoon, Senior Director, Engineering Cluster, Singapore Polytechnic; Managing Director, Singapore Polytechnic International Track: Innovation & Digital Transformation in the SEZ “The Johor-Singapore SEZ is a strategic platform to expand markets, drive innovation, and create win-win partnerships. By fostering talent, technology, and enterprise transformation, it empowers companies, especially SMEs, to scale and adapt. Singapore Polytechnic supports company transformation through practical solutioning, as well as upskilling programmes that build agile, innovation-driven workforces across the region.”Hashtag: #Canon #ThinkBig2025 #AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork #BusinessResilience #DigitalTransformation
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About Think Big Leadership Business Series Singapore
The Think Big Leadership Business Series, an initiative by Canon, is designed to inspire and empower business leaders with forward-looking strategies and actionable insights. First launched in Singapore in 2010, the platform helps organisations navigate today’s fast-evolving business landscape by demonstrating how innovation and technology can drive sustainable growth.
This year’s series will address business challenges posed by political shifts and explore how businesses can leverage technology to thrive in uncertain times through the tech-driven solutions showcase. The event will continue to feature a dual-language format with English and Mandarin keynote addresses, and panel discussions led by Mediacorp.
About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other countries and regions. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of more than 300 companies and employs about 170,000 people worldwide. Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.
BANGKOK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amadeus, the leading provider of travel technology solutions, recently hosted a special hackathon in Bangkok focused on simplifying traveler experiences, enhancing personalized services, and improving travel operations.
Amadeus hosted a groundbreaking travel-tech hackathon in Bangkok to boost innovation with agentic AI
Leading travel players from the Asia Pacific region leveraged at least one Amadeus Self-Service API alongside Google Cloud’s AI offerings such as Google Gemini Models and Agent Engine on Vertex AI, and Agent Development Kit (ADK), as well as a host of optional tools*. The theme of the event was to reimagine the search, book, and service experience for travelers, focusing on travel shopping and reservations with agentic AI as the primary technology framework.
Teams included AsiaOneClick, PKFARE, CIT, Clear Trip, Richmond Tours, Golden Destinations, House of Travel, MakeMyTrip.com, Shindai/BCDTravel, Trip.com, and Travel Cue.
Ideas ranged from improvements to corporate travel by better predicting travel disruptions, AI powered personalized trip planning for those on tight budgets, and booking flows featuring AI generated imagery depicting the traveler at various stages of their journey.
The top teams, selected based upon a number of criteria including quality of their pitch, were chosen by a panel of judges from Amadeus and Google. The winners included:
Winner – Trip.com (Click & Go – Your personalized travel assistant)
1st Runner up – ClearTrip (MyTravel.ai – Personalized Inspiration)
2nd Runner up – Richmond Travels (RABBIT – Easy Business Travel Assistance)
Hackers’ Favorite – AsiaOneClick (FareSmart AI – Autonomous Search Agent)
“We are thrilled that our work in agentic AI has been recognized with the Amadeus Trav-Tech Hackathon award. This win is a testament to our team’s commitment to excellence as we continuously enhance the customer journey at Trip.com and look to pioneer the next generation of travel technology through our unique capabilities. We look forward to working with partners across the industry to advance these innovations for travelers worldwide,” says Trip.com Flight Business CTO, Coco Shu.
“At Amadeus, we aim to improve journeys for travelers globally, and hosting hackathons supports this goal. We appreciate the participation of travel agencies from throughout Asia Pacific and look forward to future collaboration. Amadeus congratulates all of the talented people who contributed to the success of this hackathon and looks forward to seeing the solutions that were dreamed up at the event put into real world use to transform the experience of travel for the better,” says Jerome Daniel, SVP R&D – Head of Search, Travel Shopping and Reservation.
*Optional tools included Langgraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Python agents
SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its acclaimed New York premiere in June 2025, UBS House of Craft x Dior makes its Asian debut in Singapore with an expanded fashion and photography exhibition celebrating eight decades of Dior’s legacy and craftsmanship.
Concept and photography by Brigitte Niedermair
Available to public from November 21-23 at the New Art Museum Singapore – part of the Whitestone Gallery, the exhibition charts the defining eras of the House of Dior through the works of Christian Dior and the six artistic directors who shaped its legacy: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, plus a tribute to Kim Jones.
Honoring the timeless elegance and innovative spirit of UBS and Dior, the exhibition features a groundbreaking photographic exhibition by acclaimed artist and long-time Dior collaborator, Brigitte Niedermair. Curated by Carine Roitfeld, celebrated former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, the exhibition draws from Dior’s archives and iconic creations from each designer, spotlighting exceptional craftsmanship and visionary creativity.
Jin Yee Young, Co-Head UBS Global Wealth Management Asia Pacific and Country Head UBS Singapore, said: “UBS is delighted to present the Asia debut of the expanded UBS House of Craft x Dior exhibition in Singapore. We are excited for this partnership, which honors Dior and UBS’s heritage, while showcasing the precision, dedication, and artistry that define our craft.”
“Above all, this alliance is a celebration of excellence, haute couture elegance, and the exceptional savoir-faire deployed by Dior since the triumph of the New Look in 1947. Carine Roitfeld’s passion and unique expertise, combined with the unrivalled talent of Brigitte Niedermair, a loyal collaborator of the House, highlight at once our timeless heritage and our creativity that is constantly reinvented by the various designers who have succeeded Christian Dior. This artistic dialogue is a tribute to audacity and virtuoso artisanship, at the convergence of past, present, and future, in a perpetually shifting cultural landscape,” says Olivier Bialobos, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Global Communication & Image, Christian Dior Couture and Parfums Christian Dior.
The exhibition is accompanied by talks, panels, workshops, and craft demonstrations, where participants can engage with masters of craft and deepen their engagement with couture artistry. More details will be announced later.
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – ANDPAD (Headquarters: Chiyoda City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; hereinafter called “ANDPAD”), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service, and the Vietnamese subsidiary ANDPAD VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED, hereby announces the completion of the demonstration project to develop and deploy construction project management systems to improve operational efficiency in the construction industry in Vietnam. This project was adopted under the Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program, which is administered by the Japan External Trade Organization (hereinafter JETRO).
The demonstration project to develop and deploy construction project management systems to improve operational efficiency in the construction industry in Vietnam was selected* in December 2023 under the Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program implemented by JETRO. In line with the project plan which is a subsidiary of a major Japanese contractor along with the cooperation of other Japanese general contractors, field verification of enhanced on-site efficiency has been conducted through localization development and implementation of ANDPAD, with the aim of promoting digital transformation in the Vietnamese construction industry.
Field verification was conducted at multiple construction-related companies and sites in Vietnam, by digitizing daily tasks that were conventionally handled on paper such as inspections, photo management, and creation of forms and reports, to verify whether this initiative could reduce work hours and centralize information management.
■ Outcomes and insights
● A reduction of work hours by a maximum of 50%
○ The necessity of recording information on paper and by hand was eliminated through centralized management and sharing of drawings, photos, and forms on ANDPAD. The use of photo registration, digital blackboard and form output functions especially provided quantitative results, with a 30 to 50% reduction of on-site work hours compared to conventional practices.
● Development of services tailored to the needs of the Vietnamese market
○ A flexible operating environment that meets local needs was established, with refinements of language settings and interface structures, along with support for unique form layouts.
● Establishment of a locally managed support framework
○ Recruitment and training of local staff was advanced to establish a framework in Vietnam that is capable of handling everything from initial deployment to operational support.
■ Duration of field verification February 2024 to May 2025
Future efforts will include activities such as further deployment in Vietnam’s major northern and southern cities, and preparation of expansion to neighboring countries with similar needs. The insights gained from this project will be applied to improve functions both domestically and internationally, with the aim of establishing a cyclical growth model between Japan and ASEAN.
JETRO: Regarding the Second-Round of Selected Projects under the 4th Open Call for the Japan-ASEAN Asia Digital Transformation Promotion Program
SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Swiss-based energy company MET Group published its Climate Impact Report 2024, unveiling a sharpened commitment to supporting Europe’s energy transition – whilst driving measurable environmental impact across its operations in 32 national gas markets.
Key highlights from MET Group’s Climate Impact Report 2024 include:
MET reports a 23% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and reduced electricity carbon intensity by 12%.
Installed renewable capacity increased to 414 MWp with new solar projects in Spain and Hungary, contributing to 617 GWh of green electricity generation, up 16% from the previous year.
34% of total capital expenditure (CAPEX) were invested in green transition initiatives, including renewables generation project and battery energy storage systems (BESS), reinforcing MET Group’s position as an energy transition company.
Energy efficiency is at the heart of MET Group’s agenda, as it is illustrated by a carbon intensity of electricity production falling by 12% in 2024, from 303 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per gigawatt-hour (tCO₂e/GWh) to 266 tCO₂e/GWh.
The 34% of CAPEX channelled into energy transition initiatives underscores the company’s commitment to shaping a lower-carbon, flexible, and future-ready energy portfolio. This investment focus reflects MET Group’s ambition to accelerate the integration of renewables and BESS as core pillars of its growth strategy. Looking ahead, MET is developing 1,000+ MWp of renewable energy projects, in addition to 130 MWp of battery storage systems in operation, or under construction across Europe.
Noubi Ben Hamida, Holding CFO of MET Group said: “We remain committed to our goal of supporting Europe’s ongoing energy transition and believe that MET Group plays a vital role in this process. Our 2024 report demonstrates tangible results and accountability, with a scaling up of renewables production, cutting scope 1&2 emissions, and creating resilient energy systems that balance supply security with sustainability.”
To access the full Climate Impact Report 2024 please click here.
MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities and assets in natural gas and power markets. MET is present in 21 countries through subsidiaries, 32 national gas markets, and 44 international trading hubs. The company’s 1,350 employees represent close to 60 nationalities. MET has extensive experience operating green (renewable) and flexible (conventional and non-conventional) energy assets, thus providing the widest possible support to energy transition. In 2024, MET Group’s consolidated sales revenue amounted to EUR 17.9 billion, with a total traded volume of natural gas amounting to 140 BCM and total traded electricity of 76 TWh.
TAIPEI, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries Promotion Office (BPIPO), an organization focused on fostering Taiwan’s biotech ecosystem, announced today that it will lead a delegation of 16 biotech industry partners from Taiwan to participate in BioJapan 2025 (Yokohama, October 8-10, 2025).Taiwan’s participation in BioJapan 2025, through the Taiwan Pavilion and delegation, will serve as an impactful forum to showcase the value that Taiwan’s ecosystem can bring to Japanese companies in jointly realizing the future of biotech innovation.
Discover Taiwan’s Innovation at BioJapan 2025
BPIPO’s Participation Details at BioJapan 2025
Booth Number: B-77 (Taiwan Pavilion)
Dates: October 8 to 10, 2025, at PACIFICO Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
“Cheers & Collab” Gathering: October 9, from 4pm to 5pm at the Taiwan Pavilion, featuring drinks and snacks
At the event, BPIPO will showcase Taiwan’s cutting-edge competitiveness in high-growth sectors, including regenerative medicine, AI healthcare, precision health, and contract development and manufacturing (CDMOs). Taiwan’s biotech ecosystem offers a unique blend of capabilities, including:
Advanced manufacturing
Regenerative medicine expertise
Robust integration of information and communications technology (ICT)
Pro-growth regulatory framework aligned with international standards
Taiwanese Biotech Companies Advance in Japan
With these capabilities, Taiwanese companies continue to flourish in Japan. In 2024, Japan’s CBC became an official distributor for Taiwan’sTBMC, allowing the company to expand its presence in the Japanese market. In addition, Leeuwenhoek successfully launched its Flora Le Light Synbiotic in Japan.
This year, Amaran Biotech established a strategic partnership with Nippon Fine Chemical to jointly enhance CDMO manufacturing technology services for nanoparticle-based drugs in Taiwan and Japan. Taiwan–Japan collaborations have also yielded a slew of developments: AM Biotech’s high-purity targeted exosomes were officially registered with the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association, and its ExoGiov exosomes have expanded from cosmetics to regenerative medicine. Another Taiwanese company, LumiSTAR, has been selected for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s COCKPI-T® program to advance innovation in drug discovery and development.
Following the recent securing of Foreign Manufacturer Accreditation from the Japanese government, Steminent aims to achieve certification in 2026 for its new regenerative medicine, Stemchymal®. As a testament to growing collaboration, one of the delegation members, Creative Life Science, and Japan’s Myoridge will sign an MOU, combining strengths in cell culture and production channels to unleash new possibilities for regenerative medicine.
The Taiwan delegation will also visit Astellas Pharma, a leading Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company, to tour its innovative SakuLab facility and to foster collaboration in cell therapy and bioprocessing.
Below is the complete delegation list:
Delegation Member
Area of Specialization
Website
Development Center for Biotechnology
R&D of biologics, small molecules, and preclinical testing technologies
This World Mental Health Day, ASICS invites everyone to take an Everyday Escape, showing you don’t need to travel far or spend big to take your body and mind to a happier place.
ASICS enlists Natasha Rothwell to champion movement as a more accessible and effective alternative to wellness holidays.
Global study of 11,000 people shows wellness holiday benefits often fade quickly, with travel and costs adding stress.
In a new Everyday Escape trial, participants who took a simple daily 15-minute movement break reported a 21% greater uplift in their overall mental state compared to their wellness holiday.
What’s more, 71% said daily exercise was more effective at reducing stress than their wellness holiday, while 65% found it more mood-enhancing.
LONDON, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As stress levels rise, wellness travel is booming—but it often comes with long flights, hefty price tags, and treatments that don’t always deliver lasting results. This World Mental Health Day, ASICS and its newest wellbeing ambassador, Natasha Rothwell, are inviting the world to take an Everyday Escape – a simple 15 minute movement break – that is proven to transport you to a happier place and deliver more lasting benefits than a week at a wellness retreat.[1]
According to Euromonitor, the global demand for wellness holidays has surged by 33% in the last year [2], with the Global Wellness Institute finding that people spend an average of $1,764 for a week away, 41% more than standard travel.[3] However, new global research by ASICS[4], surveying 11,000 people who recently took a wellness holiday, reveals that whilst people travel on average 1,920km for their wellness holidays[4], they don’t always deliver. Two-thirds (67%) said their wellness holiday failed to meet all expectations, and an equal number (67%) reported that any wellness benefits faded as soon as they left the retreat or shortly after returning home. For some, the experience even added to their stress levels, nearly a third (32%) cited cost, and a quarter (25%) said long travel distances were stress-inducing.
In contrast, ASICS’ research highlights the transformative power of movement on mental wellbeing, showing that just 15 minutes and 9 seconds of exercise can trigger a measurable mental uplift.[5] In a new Everyday Escape trial, overseen by Dr Brendon Stubbs of King’s College London, participants who took a simple daily 15-minute movement break reported a 21% greater uplift in their overall mental state compared to their wellness holiday. In fact, 71% said daily movement was more effective at reducing stress, 65% found it more mood-enhancing and 73% experienced longer-lasting mental wellbeing benefits than after their recent wellness holiday.
To help more people to find their happy place through movement, ASICS has enlisted Natasha Rothwell, actor, writer, and wellness advocate, as its Everyday Escape Concierge. Rothwell will share inspiration to help people weave small but meaningful moments of movement into their daily routines, making wellness accessible and affordable for all.
Natasha Rothwell, ASICS’ Everyday Escape Concierge, said: “I truly believe in the power of movement, not just for our bodies, but for our minds. Sure, you can spend thousands of dollars or fly halfway across the world to feel better, or you can just step outside and move your body. Your Everyday Escape could be a walk, a stretch, a dance in your kitchen. It’s free, it’s simple, and it’s yours. Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be something we can all access, every day. When we move, we feel better. And that’s the kind of escape everyone deserves.”
Across the world, ASICS is encouraging people to take an #EverydayEscape and feel the benefits. People who take a 15-minute movement break are encouraged to share their Everyday Escape and help raise funds for mental wellbeing charities around the world.
Dr Brendon Stubbs, a leading researcher in exercise and mental health from King’s College London, said: “It’s incredible to see the impact 15 minutes of movement can have on mental wellbeing. The Everyday Escape trial shows that small movement breaks can boost mood and reduce stress more effectively than a wellness holiday. All the participants said they’d be continuing to take movement breaks moving forward, and 81% said they’re now prioritising movement for their wellbeing over attending another retreat. A week away may give a short-term boost, but exercise delivers long-term benefits.”
Gary Raucher, Head of Global Marketing for ASICS comments:“At ASICS, we believe that you don’t need to go far to leave it all behind. That’s why we’re inviting everyone to take an Everyday Escape, a simple 15-minute movement break, to take their body and mind to a happier place. At ASICS, we’ve always championed the power of movement, however small, to help people feel better. It’s the reason we were founded and why we’re called ASICS – an acronym for the Latin ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or ‘Sound Mind In A Sound Body’. We hope people will join us on World Mental Health Day and take an Everyday Escape, because when you move your body, you move your mind. “
1 The ASICS Everyday Escape Trial ran from the 4th to 18thAugust 2025, led by Dr Brendon Stubbs of King’s College London & University of Vienna. The trial studied 17 people from the UK, US and Australia who had attended a wellness holiday/retreat in the last year. All completed consent forms before taking part.
The Everyday Escape trial (n=17) should be seen as an early proof-of-concept study, reinforced by a global survey of 11,000 people and aligned with external scientific evidence.
4 The Everyday Escape Research was conducted in August 2025 and explored the experiences and perceptions of those who had taken a wellness holiday/retreat in the past year. 11,000 people were surveyed across 16 markets including the UK, the US, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, France, Germany, UAE, Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands, China, Japan, Indonesia, Spain and Sweden. Each market was nationally representative by age and gender.
5The ASICS State of Mind score is out of 100, calculated based on the accumulative mean scores across ten cognitive and emotional traits – positive, content, relaxed, focused, composed, resilient, confident, alert, calm, energized.
About ASICS At ASICS, our five letters have meaning. ASICS is an acronym for the Latin Anima Sana In Corpore Sano or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. And since our founding in 1949, our purpose has been to help people achieve a Sound Mind in a Sound Body.
Right from the very start, our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward. We still believe this.
And we believe our purpose is more relevant today than ever before. Stress and anxiety are at record levels, yet we know sport and movement can have a positive impact. Which is why we remain focused on supporting more people to move for positive mental health.
