On 19 August, Bokeo authorities officially inscribed an old French military camp, Fort Carnot, as a local-level national heritage site. (Photo credit: Bokeo Television)
The old French military camp, formerly known as Fort Carnot, in Houayxay District, Bokeo Province, was officially inscribed as a local-level national heritage site on 19 August.
To commemorate the occasion, provincial officials held a cultural ceremony to officially declare the site as a local-level national heritage site.
According to officials, the French colonial administration built the site in the early 1900s.
Covering 10,154 square meters, the fort featured two 15-meter-high observation towers, underground bunkers, and mortar positions on the east and west sides. Its front gate was flanked by heavy guns on both sides.
The construction reflected Houayxay’s strategic importance during the French protectorate period, when the town served as a frontier outpost guarding British Burma (present-day Myanmar) and Siam (modern-day Thailand).
The fort was named after Comte Carnot, a politician and engineer who pioneered innovative fortification designs later adapted for French colonies.
After Laos gained independence from France in 1954, the Royal Lao Army continued to use the fort during the Second Indochina War (Vietnam War) until 1975. Following the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, it was placed under the care of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Army.
In 2010, with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the camp was developed into an information center for tourism and historical exhibits, including displays on Indochina War-era military artifacts.
In October 2024, the province opened the former French military camp, namely Fort Carnot 1990 Es Café, as a new historical tourism attraction.
Today, the former military site has been officially transferred to the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
Projects 5X Revenue Growth by 2028, Accelerates Global Market Leadership and Paves the Way for IPO
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Robocore Technology Limited (Robocore), a partner company of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), is pleased to announce the recent completion of its Series D funding. As the world’s largest precision electronics manufacturer, Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (“FTC”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited, has made a strategic investment in Robocore’s wholly-owned subsidiary RoboTemi Global Ltd. This investment marks FTC’s official entry into the smart robotics market, bolstering its smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, while paving the way for Robocore’s future IPO.
Robocore Technology Limited has recently completed its Series D financing. Its wholly owned subsidiary, RoboTemi Global Ltd. (RoboTemi Global), received investment from Q-Run Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (FTC), one of the world’s largest precision electronics manufacturers. Shown in the photo is RoboTemi Global’s temi robot series.
The transaction involves a total potential investment of up to US$30 million from FTC, beginning with an initial US$10 million investment in preferred shares, acquiring a 6.6% equity stake in RoboTemi Global Ltd. The agreement also includes two subsequent investment tranches of US$10 million each, which may be exercised on the first and second anniversaries of the initial investment. Valuations for these tranches will be determined by mutual agreement or third-party assessment.
“This is more than a capital injection — it’s an affirmation of our company’s future prospects,” said Mr Roy Lim, CEO of Robocore Technology. “With world-leading manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, FTC will join forces with us to accelerate our growth, expand into new markets, and help us stride confidently toward our IPO milestone.”
Mr Eric Or, Acting Chief Operating Officer of HKSTP, said, “AI empowers Hong Kong’s long-term economic development. HKSTP is pleased to see Robocore’s rapid growth and global impact. Robocore’s successful funding round not only signifies that a world-leading technology enterprise has endorsed its core robotics technology, but also proves that Hong Kong’s tech ventures can firmly establish their position on the global stage.”
Headquartered in Hong Kong Science Park, Robocore is the world’s leading open-platform service robotics enterprise. Its products are deployed at nearly 20,000 client sites worldwide. Additionally, it serves over 5,000 sites in the US, spanning hospitals, elderly homes, retail chains, and households. In New York State alone, more than 200 elderly homes use its temi robots to assist doctors in completing remote diagnoses within two minutes — significantly reducing insurance costs and improving medical coverage rates. Moreover, approximately 50 four-star and five-star hotels, 1,300 universities, secondary and primary schools, over one hundred smart buildings and shopping malls and 2,000 system integrators with development capabilities in the world are using Robocore’s products.
With FTC’s strategic and manufacturing support, Robocore is expected to achieve three-fold revenue growth over the next three years and aims for a five-fold increase by 2028. The company’s growth will be primarily driven by accelerated expansion in the US, Europe, and Asia. Robocore plans to initiate its IPO process within five years, aiming to become one of the world’s fastest-growing service robotic enterprises.
Proceeds from this funding round will be mainly used to strengthen Robocore’s telemedicine business in the US, Europe and Japan, launch new products for mainland China’s consumer market, and expand global sales and marketing operations. These initiatives aim to further consolidate its industry leadership position while preparing for a pre-2030 IPO.
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About Robocore Technology Limited
Robocore Technology Limited is a Hong Kong-based robotics company headquartered in the Hong Kong Science Park. Founded with a mission to transform human–robot interaction, Robocore designs, develops, and manufactures advanced robotics for healthcare, education, consumer, and smart facility management markets. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, RoboTemi Global Ltd., based in Israel, is the developer of the globally recognised temi robot, which is deployed in markets worldwide.
Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (FTC, 2354.TW) is an independent listed company and a member of Foxconn Group, headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The company specializes in Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) services for electronic products, with core competencies encompassing precision metal processing, thermal module, and system assembly.
Projects 5X Revenue Growth by 2028, Accelerates Global Market Leadership and Paves the Way for IPO
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Robocore Technology Limited (Robocore), a partner company of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), is pleased to announce the recent completion of its Series D funding. As the world’s largest precision electronics manufacturer, Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (“FTC”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited, has made a strategic investment in Robocore’s wholly-owned subsidiary RoboTemi Global Ltd. This investment marks FTC’s official entry into the smart robotics market, bolstering its smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, while paving the way for Robocore’s future IPO.
Robocore Technology Limited has recently completed its Series D financing. Its wholly owned subsidiary, RoboTemi Global Ltd. (RoboTemi Global), received investment from Q-Run Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (FTC), one of the world’s largest precision electronics manufacturers. Shown in the photo is RoboTemi Global’s temi robot series.
The transaction involves a total potential investment of up to US$30 million from FTC, beginning with an initial US$10 million investment in preferred shares, acquiring a 6.6% equity stake in RoboTemi Global Ltd. The agreement also includes two subsequent investment tranches of US$10 million each, which may be exercised on the first and second anniversaries of the initial investment. Valuations for these tranches will be determined by mutual agreement or third-party assessment.
“This is more than a capital injection — it’s an affirmation of our company’s future prospects,” said Mr Roy Lim, CEO of Robocore Technology. “With world-leading manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, FTC will join forces with us to accelerate our growth, expand into new markets, and help us stride confidently toward our IPO milestone.”
Mr Eric Or, Acting Chief Operating Officer of HKSTP, said, “AI empowers Hong Kong’s long-term economic development. HKSTP is pleased to see Robocore’s rapid growth and global impact. Robocore’s successful funding round not only signifies that a world-leading technology enterprise has endorsed its core robotics technology, but also proves that Hong Kong’s tech ventures can firmly establish their position on the global stage.”
Headquartered in Hong Kong Science Park, Robocore is the world’s leading open-platform service robotics enterprise. Its products are deployed at nearly 20,000 client sites worldwide. Additionally, it serves over 5,000 sites in the US, spanning hospitals, elderly homes, retail chains, and households. In New York State alone, more than 200 elderly homes use its temi robots to assist doctors in completing remote diagnoses within two minutes — significantly reducing insurance costs and improving medical coverage rates. Moreover, approximately 50 four-star and five-star hotels, 1,300 universities, secondary and primary schools, over one hundred smart buildings and shopping malls and 2,000 system integrators with development capabilities in the world are using Robocore’s products.
With FTC’s strategic and manufacturing support, Robocore is expected to achieve three-fold revenue growth over the next three years and aims for a five-fold increase by 2028. The company’s growth will be primarily driven by accelerated expansion in the US, Europe, and Asia. Robocore plans to initiate its IPO process within five years, aiming to become one of the world’s fastest-growing service robotic enterprises.
Proceeds from this funding round will be mainly used to strengthen Robocore’s telemedicine business in the US, Europe and Japan, launch new products for mainland China’s consumer market, and expand global sales and marketing operations. These initiatives aim to further consolidate its industry leadership position while preparing for a pre-2030 IPO.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Robocore Technology Limited
Robocore Technology Limited is a Hong Kong-based robotics company headquartered in the Hong Kong Science Park. Founded with a mission to transform human–robot interaction, Robocore designs, develops, and manufactures advanced robotics for healthcare, education, consumer, and smart facility management markets. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, RoboTemi Global Ltd., based in Israel, is the developer of the globally recognised temi robot, which is deployed in markets worldwide.
Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (FTC, 2354.TW) is an independent listed company and a member of Foxconn Group, headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The company specializes in Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) services for electronic products, with core competencies encompassing precision metal processing, thermal module, and system assembly.
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – Luxury skincare J. Bruhin Muller today announced the launch of new concentrated serums and sumptuous crème, formulated with Vitamin B3 NAD+ and skin reviving peptides. These new, supercharged serums and luxurious crème help rejuvenate on a cellular level.
Luxury skincare J. Bruhin Muller introduces new B3 NAD+ Serum.
J. Bruhin Muller’s new B3 NAD+ Collection uses the latest in biotechnology to harness the revitalizing powers of the coenzyme, NAD+, and its precursor, NMN, to help restore function to skin cells. Cellular performance is reinvigorated, significantly slowing the signs of aging and improving skin health. Sapphire-hued blue copper peptides further enhance the essences with their youth-enhancing and skin-renewing properties.
“We have observed that high-end consumers expect to solve skin problems from the root. The global beauty market has a growing demand for Vitamin B3, NAD+ and NMN, and we will promote our products to all parts of the world.” says the spokesperson for J. Bruhin Muller.
Responding to the global demand for dewy and perfect skin, J. Bruhin Muller’s scientists transformed essence nutrients into micro-peptide molecules for superior moisture penetration and oil regulation.
J. Bruhin Muller believes everyone should experience the miraculous confidence that comes with feeling beautiful in one’s skin. They’ve developed three new formulations to enliven skin and spirit:
Youth Activating B3 NAD+ Serum: Enriched with a high-concentration of B3 NAD+ essence, this new serum repairs skin for an instantly brighter and more even tone. It can be applied in the morning and the evening to support cell turnover.
Revitalising Crème: This weightless formula uses polyglumatic acid to infuse skin with long-lasting hydration. Enhanced with light-reflecting properties, this crème delivers a luminous ceramic effect. Inspired by the pearlescent glow of the snow-capped Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps, it brings nature’s ethereal radiance to skin.
AH8 Potent Serum: Using Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, this ampoule essence calms reactive skin to reduce senstivity and bring back its natural healthy texture.
The amazing possibilities for a new breed of skincare are due to J. Bruhin Muller’s use of AI-powered 3D optical skin analysis technology. The 4K high-definition diagnostic device allows clinicians to provide the most personalized regimen of the appropriate products for clients’ best skin ever.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – To address the increasingly diverse medical needs of pet owners in Hong Kong, Veterinary Emergency Centre (VEC) is proud to announce the launch of two major new services: Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Service (Internal Medicine) and HomeVet Services, in addition to our existing 24-hour emergency and critical care. This marks VEC’s commitment to providing a one-stop, comprehensive healthcare solution for pets across Hong Kong, ranging from emergency care and advanced diagnostics to in-home palliative support — aiming to be the most trusted guardian of your pet’s health.
VEC has provided 24-hour emergency, critical care, surgery, outpatient, and hospitalization services for pets, supported by a team of experienced and dedicated veterinarians who remain on duty even during adverse weather. The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities including operating theatres, intensive care, CT & X-ray Imaging, echocardiography, dental care, endoscopy, blood transfusion, oxygen chambers, and cryotherapy — ensuring precise diagnosis and treatment at critical moments.
Three Core Services for Comprehensive Pet Wellness 1. 24-Hour Emergency Care: Every Second Counts in Safeguarding Lives
As the frontline of veterinary medicine, VEC’s emergency services utilize a highly professional triage system to ensure that pets in critical condition receive prompt attention, maximizing the golden window for life-saving treatment. Our team of veterinarians and nurses is on-site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and ready to respond immediately to emergencies such as gastric torsion, dystocia, foreign body ingestion, accidental fractures, hematuria, or urinary obstruction, arranging surgery whenever necessary. For pets requiring hospitalization, our dedicated nursing staff provide owners with daily updates, offering reassurance during anxious times.
Posey Leung, VEC Hospital Manager, shares “In veterinary care, our nursing team serves as the eyes and ears of our veterinarians, playing a vital role on the front lines. We continuously monitor the vital signs of hospitalized animals, quickly detect any changes in their condition, and accurately interpret monitoring data. In the emergency department, we gather medical histories, conduct initial assessments and triage, and determine the urgency of each case—all within minutes—to ensure critically ill pets receive the most timely and appropriate care.”
2. Internal Medicine: The “Sherlock Holmes” of Complex Pet Cases
Our newly launched Internal Medicine service is dedicated to tackling complex, chronic, and unexplained cases often referred from other clinics. Acting as the “Sherlock Holmes” of the veterinary world, our internal medicine specialists manage chronic conditions (such as persistent vomiting, diarrhea, and endocrine disorders), severe illnesses (like multi-organ failure or pancreatitis), and other intricate non-surgical diseases.
Fanny Cheung, VEC Assistant Operation Manager, explains “What distinguishes our internal medicine specialists is the time and depth they invest in understanding each pet’s medical history. We allocate up to one hour for every consultation, enabling thorough communication between the veterinarian and the owner to craft a highly personalized treatment plan and significantly improve the pet’s quality of life. Importantly, our specialist Dr. Koo is fluent in both Cantonese and English, allowing for direct, seamless communication with owners, removing language barriers and ensuring more accurate diagnoses.”
3. HomeVet Services: Reducing Stress with Care in a Familiar Environment
To meet the growing demand for flexible care, VEC has introduced HomeVet Services, bringing professional veterinary care directly to pets in the comfort of their own homes.
“Housecall services have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they effectively reduce the anxiety pets may experience in unfamiliar settings. This approach is especially beneficial for pets with mobility challenges or larger breeds, allowing them to receive care without the stress of travel. It also offers great convenience for households with multiple pets.” Fanny shares.
“By visiting pets at home, our veterinarians can gain a more complete understanding of their daily environment and habits, making it easier to identify potential health risks such as environmental allergens or unsafe toys. When a pet reaches the end of its life, we can also provide in-home palliative care, ensuring a peaceful farewell surrounded by family in familiar surroundings. Most importantly, if further diagnostics or intensive care are needed, pets can be seamlessly transferred to VEC’s 24-hour hospital, where our expert team provides continuous monitoring and advanced treatment.” Fanny adds.
VEC remains committed to ongoing investment in resources, combining a skilled professional team, state-of-the-art facilities, and compassionate service to provide Hong Kong’s pet community with the most trusted and reliable medical support.
Scope of Services: Provide 24-hour emergency, hospitalization services and veterinary housecall services. Offering professional support for urgent situations at any time.
Veterinary Emergency Centre (Davis Street) Address: Shop C & H, G/F, Luen Gay Apartments, No. 9A-9C Davis Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong.
Scope of Services: Internal Medicine Specialty Service, a full range of surgical and orthopedic procedures as well as outpatient consultations.
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Veterinary Emergency Centre (VEC)
Equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies and staffed by board-certified veterinary specialists, licensed veterinary technicians, and trained support staff, VEC provides the highest quality medical and surgical care in multiple disciplines from cardiology to acupuncture.
TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD. has established full-scale production of LUSHADE® BLACK—an ultra-low reflectance black pigment that absorbs over 99.0% of visible light—and is now ready to expand its sales into global market.
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LUSHADE® BLACK is an ultra-low reflectance structural black pigment that absorbs more than 99.0% of visible light.
This exceptional optical property helps suppress stray light and enhances the appearance of optical devices.
Additionally, its infrared reflectivity enables the formulation of black coatings that reflect infrared light. When used in coatings, it also helps suppress surface temperature rise.
LUSHADE® BLACK is a bismuth sulfide black pigment featuring a surface structure resembling sea urchin spines.
This structure enables the pigment to absorb more than 99.0% of visible light, resulting in an ultra-black pigment with extremely low reflectance. Moreover, it reflects infrared light, making it suitable for infrared-reflective black coatings.
It also effectively suppresses surface temperature rise, helping to reduce heating of the coated surface. With these properties, LUSHADE® BLACK is expected to find applications in the following areas.
Black Coating for Optical Lens Edges Utilizes its low reflectance to prevent stray light for improved optical performance.
Low-Reflectance Coating Inside Camera Modules Reduces internal reflections, contributing to clear and sharp image quality.
Infrared-Reflective Black Coatings Suitable for use in infrared-reflective black coatings for infrared-based devices, such as LiDAR, and for reducing surface temperature rise.
LUSHADE® BLACK is expected to become a key material that supports next-generation optical technologies across a wide range of industries.
LUSHADE is a registered trademark of ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD. in Japan.
Company Profile
Company Name:ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD. Head Office: 1-2-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan Established: 1920 Listed: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Ticker: 4028) Business Fields: Titanium Oxide, Functional Materials, Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health Products Corporate Website:https://www.iskweb.co.jp/eng/
TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ISDN Precision System, the subsidiary of Singapore-based ISDN Holdings Limited, is emerging as a bold new force with its expertise in linear motors and high-precision stages. The company will make a strong debut at the Automation Taipei 2025, showcasing a range of advanced motion solutions.
High-Precision Gantry for Roundness Measurement Application
A high-precision gantry will be demonstrated, featuring ISDN Precision System’s in-house linear motors integrated with ACS controllers. The system delivers high speed, rapid acceleration/deceleration, and multi-axis precision motion. This not only highlights the seamless compatibility between ISDN Precision System’s linear motors and ACS controllers, but also showcases the team’s strong technical mastery of ACS systems.
High-Precision Positioning Module
Delivering nanometer-level motion and positioning accuracy, one featured module integrates a custom linear motor and measures only 25 mm in thickness. Its compact structure and high precision make it particularly suited for CPO (co-packaged optics) equipment and AOI (automated optical inspection) applications.
The Industry’s Most Compatible Linear Motors
Building on direct-drive linear motor technology, ISDN Precision System has developed a portfolio of high-speed, high-precision, and high value-added applications. Its linear motors—serving as the driving core—stand out for their exceptional compatibility with leading global drive and controller brands, making them among the most versatile motion components in the industry and giving mechanical engineers greater flexibility in system design.
Customized High-Precision Stage and Gantry
Recently, the company partnered with an equipment manufacturer to co-develop a semiconductor TGV (through-glass via) inspection system. The system combines a large hollow arc motor module with a hollow XY module in a parallel multi-axis configuration to achieve double-sided wafer chip inspection. This collaboration has become one of the most anticipated custom projects in recent months.
ISDN Precision System will exhibit at the Automation Taipei from August 20 to 23, 2025. Industry professionals are warmly invited to visit 1F, TaiNEX 1 (Booth: I 1016) to learn more about ISDN Precision System’s customized products and services and to explore potential collaboration opportunities. Engineering team will be on site to provide demonstrations and technical consultations.
About ISDN Holdings Limited
Operating since 1986, ISDN Holdings Limited (SGX: I07) is a fast-growing multi-industry corporation focused on powering smart operations. We help businesses advance their digital capabilities for the Industry 4.0 era while maintaining a keen focus on clean energy in Asia.
About ISDN Precision System
Based in Taiwan, ISDN Precision System specializes in the local production of linear motors, high-precision gantries, and customized mechatronics solutions for the precision manufacturing sector. From its strategic base in Asia, the company has rapidly built an international network to deliver precise and tailored motion solutions to customers worldwide.
ISDN Precision System’s collaborative development of a semiconductor TGV inspection system (partial structural diagram shown).
SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Miss Chen’s Science Tuition proudly commemorates its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of dedicated support for students navigating the challenges of science education. Since its establishment in 2014, the science tuition centre in Ang Mo Kio has guided students across secondary and A-Level levels with a results-driven approach, helping them build a strong foundation in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. To date, the centre has celebrated high distinction rates among secondary students and A-Level students, a testament to its commitment to academic excellence.
The centre’s teaching model is built on the principle of small group learning, which has become increasingly important in an environment where large class sizes often lead to surface-level teaching. Unlike some tuition centres that rely on mass lecture formats, Miss Chen’s Science Tuition ensures that each class is kept intentionally small to maintain high-quality, personalised instruction. This allows the pace of learning to be adjusted to the needs of each group, giving students the space to clarify doubts, reinforce core concepts, and build confidence. Through consistent feedback and close student-teacher interaction, students are better able to develop analytical skills and exam readiness.
Over the past decade, Miss Chen’s Science Tuition has observed how students can struggle in large group tuition settings, where they are often lost in the crowd and reluctant to raise questions. Many centres face difficulty offering personalised support due to high enrolment and fixed-paced lesson plans. In contrast, Miss Chen’s Science Tuition Centre was designed to prioritise quality over quantity, ensuring that each student receives focused attention. By staying attentive to individual progress and adapting teaching methods where necessary, the centre helps students overcome learning gaps and achieve meaningful improvement.
Founded by Miss Chen, a former educator with deep experience in science instruction, the centre specialises in secondary sciences, JC H2 Chemistry tuition, and Physics tuition. It was established with the goal of providing students with a more effective and responsive learning environment. Since then, it has grown steadily through strong word-of-mouth and consistent results. As it marks 10 years of academic service, Miss Chen’s Science Tuition remains committed to nurturing each student’s potential, adapting to evolving curriculum demands, and upholding its promise of personalised, impactful science education. With a decade of proven success, the centre looks forward to continuing its role in shaping confident and capable science learners.
To learn more about the centre’s programmes or register for a trial class, visit https://misschen.com.sg/.
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