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MINISFORUM S5: 5-Bay All-Flash Agent NAS for Intelligence, High-Speed Storage, Quiet Operation and Low Power Consumption

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MINISFORUM today announced the S5, a fanless 5-bay all-flash Agent NAS. Powered by the Intel® Core™ 3 304 processor, the S5 features 5 cores and a maximum clock speed of 4.3 GHz. It supports five M.2 NVMe SSDs for up to 40 TB of storage and is equipped with one 10GbE and one 2.5GbE LAN port with Wi-Fi and dual USB4 ports with speeds of up to 40 Gbps. By combining all-flash storage with fanless passive cooling, the S5 brings high-speed storage, quiet operation and low power consumption together in a compact chassis. It also supports an edge-cloud collaborative Agent architecture for always-on local Agent execution.

MINISFORUM AI NAS S5
MINISFORUM AI NAS S5

All-Flash Storage Breaks Through the Speed Limitations of Mechanical Hard Drives

Compared with traditional HDDs, the S5 delivers up to 6x faster sequential read speeds and up to 100x faster random read speeds. For 4K/8K video projects, RAW photo libraries and large creative assets, higher read performance helps reduce waiting time when importing, browsing and accessing files. All-flash storage is also well suited to creative workflows that require frequent access to large project files.

Fanless Passive Cooling for Quiet Operation and Low Power Consumption

The S5 features a fanless design, using a heat pipe and cooling fins for passive cooling without the need for system fans. Its all-flash architecture also eliminates the mechanical noise generated by traditional hard drives, reducing operating noise from both fans and mechanical drives.

According to MINISFORUM laboratory testing at an ambient temperature of 25°C under combined stress, the S5 sustained approximately 15W of CPU power, balancing sustained performance and energy efficiency under fanless passive cooling.

Edge-Cloud Collaboration: In-Depth Decision-Making in the Cloud, 24/7 Response from the Local Agent

The S5 innovatively adopts an edge-cloud collaborative AI architecture: large models in the cloud act as the “strategic brain,” responsible for understanding, reasoning about and making decisions on complex instructions; the local AI agent resides within the S5 as a “private digital employee” on standby 24/7. Even when users’ PCs are powered off and they are away from their desks, background task flows and automated data processing continue to run smoothly, achieving seamless coordination between cloud capabilities and local execution.

To support the stable, always-on residency of the local agent and millisecond-level response, the S5’s built-in dedicated NPU provides 15 TOPS (INT8) of on-device AI computing power. This enables the S5 to effortlessly support the always-on wake-up, semantic retrieval and local data scheduling of edge-side agents at ultra-low power consumption, delivering a private agent experience.

From Creative Work to Home Entertainment

For small studios and creative teams, the S5 combines all-flash storage with 10GbE high-speed networking and can serve as compact shared storage, enabling fast access to and sharing of project files, assets and deliverables across multiple devices. Its fanless design also allows it to be deployed directly in creative workspaces with less noise disruption.

For home entertainment, the S5 can store 4K media, lossless music, family videos and personal media libraries while providing fast content access with quieter operation.

With all-flash high-speed storage, fanless passive cooling, low power consumption, edge-cloud collaborative Agent capabilities and a compact chassis, the S5 balances storage performance, intelligent experience and quiet operation while further expanding MINISFORUM’s NAS portfolio for a wider range of storage needs.

The S5 is now available for purchase, offered in two configurations:

  • 12GB LPDDR5x + 128GB UFS + 0TB: Originally $749, now 20% off at just $599, ships immediately.
  • 12GB LPDDR5x + 128GB UFS + 20TB: Originally $4,699, now 20% off at just $3,759, estimated to ship in early November.

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About MINISFORUM:

Founded in 2018, MINISFORUM is a Global Edge Computing Solution Brand & System Integrator building edge computing devices for the private AI era. Its product portfolio includes AI Agent NAS, AI Mini Workstations, AI Mini PCs and AtomMan Mini Gaming PCs, serving more than 4 million users across 100+ countries. With a global distribution and supporting network, adhering to its core philosophy, MINISFORUM keeps technological progress in step with life, advocates computing power equity, and extends computing power to families and businesses worldwide.

For more information, please visit: https://www.minisforum.com/

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CSL Group Acquires SIMPL Wireless to Bring Critical Connectivity® to North America

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Adding multi-carrier eSIM, a unified connectivity management platform and Tier-1 US carrier partnerships to CSL’s global IoT connectivity platform

LONDON and DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSL Group, the leading global provider of Critical Connectivity®, has acquired SIMPL Wireless, the US-based IoT eSIM connectivity provider. The acquisition gives CSL a North American home and gives customers connectivity that is simple, fast and fully under their control, within a single, resilient connectivity service.

Jason Morrow, CEO, SIMPL Wireless
Jason Morrow, CEO, SIMPL Wireless

As IoT estates grow across borders, enterprises need to manage every SIM, contract and network from one place. Unified management lowers cost and speeds deployment, while multi-network resilience keeps devices connected when a network goes down.

The acquisition, CSL’s second in 2026 following IoTM Solutions in July, strengthens CSL’s ability to help customers build resilient IoT estates – with the uptime and operational control that life, mission and business-critical applications demand.

Simple. Fast. Yours.

SIMPL’s promise is simple, fast and yours: connectivity that goes live quickly, runs on the SIMs, APNs, hardware and carrier contracts customers already have, and keeps them in control of every connection. EverSIM, its multi-carrier eSIM built on unmodified, GSMA SAS-certified Thales eUICC infrastructure and native to SGP.22 and SGP.32, gives customers the option to buy connectivity from SIMPL or bring their own from up to 100 mobile network operators, with 5G Standalone support, backward-compatible to NB-IoT. A single SIM SKU carries a native primary carrier profile, and customers can localise anywhere by downloading local profiles over the air, with backup profiles that step in automatically if the primary network goes down and hand back when it returns. Compass, its single-pane-of-glass platform, gives customers one dashboard and one API to activate, monitor and manage SIMPL SIMs alongside existing carrier SIMs, with automated self-healing via auto-profile fallback.

Historically, enterprise eSIM deployments have taken a year or more because of platform integrations, carrier certifications and custom development. EverSIM compresses that timeline to days, enabling customers to move quickly from proof of concept to production while maintaining centralised oversight. Speed, simplicity, control – it just works.

With established partnerships including T-Mobile and Thales, SIMPL serves Solution Providers and Resellers in addition to customers across retail, transport, energy and EV charging. This gives CSL an immediate US customer base, local go-to-market capability and Tier-1 carrier relationships.

Combined with CSL’s patented rSIM® multi-network resilience and IoTM’s connectivity orchestration, SIMPL completes a single operating model for customers: manage every SIM and eSIM, and stay online when a network fails.

Jason Morrow, CEO of SIMPL Wireless, said:

“SIMPL was built on three ideas: speed, simplicity and control. IoT connectivity should be fast to activate, run on what customers already have, and stay theirs to control – it should just work. Joining CSL Group puts that on a platform engineered for uptime and backed by three decades of critical connectivity expertise. For our customers, nothing changes on day one except what we can now offer them.”

The SIMPL team will join CSL Group, and SIMPL will continue to serve its existing customers, carriers and partners – as SIMPL Wireless, a CSL Group company.

Expanding CSL in North America

CSL already delivers managed IoT connectivity and patented rSIM® resilience across more than three million connections in building security, healthcare, infrastructure, utilities and transport. SIMPL gives CSL the US base, carrier relationships and local team to bring that capability to North American customers.

Together, CSL, IoTM and SIMPL enable customers to deploy globally, connect with confidence, automate SIM and eSIM lifecycle management and keep critical devices online as their estates grow.

Ed Heale, CEO of CSL Group, commented:

“Customers shouldn’t have to choose between flexibility and resilience. Bringing SIMPL into CSL Group gives us a home in North America and a platform that lets customers connect anywhere, with the certainty critical applications require.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About CSL Group

CSL Group is the world’s leading provider of Critical Connectivity®. Founded in 1996, CSL has spent three decades building the expertise, resilience and managed infrastructure that life, mission and business-critical IoT applications depend on. Today, CSL manages over three million connections across building security, healthcare, infrastructure, utilities and transport, delivering always-on, fully managed, multi-path IoT solutions at scale. Where other connectivity providers deliver a commodity, CSL delivers certainty: designing, deploying and managing secure, resilient solutions tailored to the environments where failure is not an option.

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About SIMPL Wireless

SIMPL Wireless is a US-based eSIM-as-a-Service provider headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Its EverSIM multi-carrier eSIM and Compass platform deliver IoT connectivity that is simple, fast and yours. Customers can buy connectivity from SIMPL or bring their own from up to 100 mobile network operators, activate quickly on the hardware and carrier contracts they already have, and manage every connection through one dashboard and one API. SIMPL is built on GSMA SAS-certified Thales infrastructure and works with partners including T-Mobile and Thales. SIMPL Wireless is a CSL Group company.

Learn more at justsimpl.com.

For more information, contact: marketing@csl-group.com

Ed Heale, CEO, CSL Group
Ed Heale, CEO, CSL Group

Finloop Supports Issuance of the First Tokenised Note Product with Subscription, Redemption and Interest Payments in HKDAP

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HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited (“Finloop”), an AI-driven global one-stop wealth technology platform, announced its support for the issuance of the first tokenised note product that allows subscription, redemption and interest payout in HKDAP, a regulated HKD stablecoin issued by Anchorpoint Financial Limited (“Anchorpoint”). The tokenised product is offered to professional investors, providing a more efficient way to manage cash and liquidity on-chain, and greater flexibility in digital wealth management.

The transaction was supported through two subsidiaries within Finloop:

  • Finloop Finance Limited (“Finloop Finance”), a financial institution licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and an authorised distributor of HKDAP, offering subscription, redemption, exchange, trading and settlement services for HKDAP; and
  • Finloop Finance Technology Services Limited (“Finloop Technology”), which served as the tokenisation agent, providing technology service.

Fosun International Asset Management Limited serves as the investment adviser to the product issuer. Leveraging its global asset allocation experience and risk management capabilities, it will provide professional advice on investment strategy and asset allocation.

The tokenised note product expands the range of on-chain use cases for HKDAP, demonstrating how regulated stablecoin can be integrated to support a broader spectrum of investment and wealth management activities.

Cai Hua, CEO of Finloop, said: “Supporting HKDAP subscription for a tokenised note product is a key step in our effort to take RWA (real-world asset) tokenisation and stablecoins into real commercial use. We aim to give eligible investors a more efficient and clearer path—along with an improved cash management experience—across core processes such as subscription, redemption and receiving returns. Leveraging our tokenisation services and wealth technology capabilities, Finloop will continue to drive regulated stablecoins to truly serve the real economy.”

Dominic Maffei, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Anchorpoint, said: “The intrinsic value of tokenisation is not simply creating digital versions of traditional assets, but enabling those assets to operate within a fully digital financial ecosystem. This transaction showcases how HKDAP can support tokenised note product throughout their lifecycle, from subscription to redemption and payment distribution. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Finloop to help regulated stablecoins better serve institutional cash and liquidity management needs, and support a wider range of real-world financial applications.”

Looking ahead, Finloop will continue collaborating with ecosystem partners to advance RWA tokenisation and the development of digital capital market infrastructure. It will also explore opportunities for HKDAP and related wealth management products in institutional capital allocation, transaction payments, and collateral applications, helping regulated stablecoins move from pilots into broader institutional adoption, and providing a replicable model for connecting regulated tokenised assets with real economic activity.

About Anchorpoint

Anchorpoint Financial Limited is a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) and a joint venture established by SCBHK, HKT, and Animoca Brands in February 2025. With the vision of utilising tokenised money to rewire and supplement existing financial infrastructure for the betterment of the real economy, the initial goal is to build and advance the regulated HKD stablecoin “HKDAP” to serve as a secure tokenised medium of exchange for digital economy and to facilitate international payments and capital flows. It is one of the first entities granted with a stablecoin issuer licence (licence number FRS01) by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority under the Stablecoins Ordinance in April 2026.

For further information, please visit our Website and follow us on LinkedIn. For media enquiry please reach out at press@anchorpoint.hk.

About Finloop

Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, along with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Finloop”), is an AI-driven global one-stop wealth technology platform located in Hong Kong. Finloop offers comprehensive wealth management products and technology solutions to various financial institutions. Its offerings include cash management, mutual funds, alternatives, structured products, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets. As a fintech leader in Asia during the Web3 wave, Finloop has focused on bridging physical and digital assets, developing a one-stop RWA technology, issuance and distribution platform to pioneer new growth pathways in the wealth management industry. Finloop Finance Limited (“Finloop Finance”) is a financial institution licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under Finloop. Finloop Finance Technology Services Limited is a subsidiary of Finloop which can provide technology services for tokenization. For more information, visit www.finloop.hk and www.finlooprwa.com.

Finloop Collaborates with Anchorpoint and QFPay HK on Hong Kong Payment Applications for the Regulated HKD Stablecoin HKDAP

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HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited (“Finloop“), an AI-driven global one-stop wealth technology platform, announced that its subsidiary Finloop Finance Limited (“Finloop Finance”) has entered into a tripartite collaboration with Anchorpoint Financial Limited (“Anchorpoint“), a Hong Kong-licensed stablecoin issuer, and QFPay Haojin Fintech Limited (“QFPay HK“), a leading digital payment service provider in Hong Kong. As part of the collaboration, Finloop Finance and QFPay HK have completed a payment transaction using HKDAP, Hong Kong’s regulated HKD-backed stablecoin, demonstrating its application within local payment and settlement processes.

Anchorpoint is among the first licensed stablecoin issuers by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority under the Stablecoins Ordinance. As an authorised distributor of HKDAP via Beta Access, Finloop Finance can provide HKDAP subscription, redemption, exchange, trading and settlement services. Working together, Finloop Finance and QFPay HK have developed a digital asset payment solution that allows merchants to accept HKDAP and other compliant digital assets, while maintaining their existing HKD settlement workflow.

The collaboration provides a foundation for further exploration of HKDAP within local payment activities. Going forward, the parties will continue to strengthen operational processes within a robust compliance framework and assess additional applications for regulated digital money across payment and settlement workflows. The collaboration broadens the range of digital payment options available to merchants and supports access to a growing base of digital asset users, while contributing to the continued development of Hong Kong’s digital financial infrastructure.

Cai Hua, CEO of Finloop, said: “Teaming up with Anchorpoint and QFPay HK is a key move for Finloop in taking the HKDAP ecosystem into real commercial use. We not only provide compliant conversion and liquidity support, but are also committed to extending the stablecoin value into everyday transactions and enterprise payments. Going forward, we will continue to improve the transaction experience and work with partners to explore HKDAP deployment in more practical scenarios, so that compliant digital assets genuinely serve real-world commercial needs.”

Will Leung, Co-Founder and General Manager of QFPay HK, said: “This collaboration goes beyond simply adding another payment method — it marks a meaningful expansion of QFPay’s payment infrastructure capabilities. By joining forces with Anchorpoint and Finloop, we aim to provide Hong Kong’s retail and cross-border commerce landscape with yet another compliant payment option, furthering the long-term growth of the local digital asset ecosystem.”

Dominic Maffei, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Anchorpoint, said: “The development of tokenised money depends not only on regulatory certainty and technological innovation, but also on how easily it can be accessed and used within everyday payment processes. Through this collaboration, HKDAP can be integrated into established payment workflows in a practical and compliant manner, helping to broaden access to regulated digital money for businesses and consumers alike. We look forward to working with Finloop Finance and QFPay HK to support broader access to and adoption of regulated tokenised money in Hong Kong.”

About Anchorpoint

Anchorpoint Financial Limited is a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK) and a joint venture established by SCBHK, HKT, and Animoca Brands in February 2025. With the vision of utilising tokenised money to rewire and supplement existing financial infrastructure for the betterment of the real economy, the initial goal is to build and advance the regulated HKD stablecoin “HKDAP” to serve as a secure tokenised medium of exchange for digital economy and to facilitate international payments and capital flows. It is one of the first entities granted with a stablecoin issuer licence (licence number FRS01) by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority under the Stablecoins Ordinance in April 2026.

For further information, please visit our Website and follow us on LinkedIn. For media enquiry please reach out at press@anchorpoint.hk.

About Finloop

Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, along with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Finloop”), is an AI-driven global one-stop wealth technology platform located in Hong Kong. Finloop offers comprehensive wealth management products and technology solutions to various financial institutions. Its offerings include cash management, mutual funds, alternatives, structured products, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets. As a fintech leader in Asia during the Web3 wave, Finloop has focused on bridging physical and digital assets, developing a one-stop RWA technology, issuance and distribution platform to pioneer new growth pathways in the wealth management industry. Finloop Finance Limited (“Finloop Finance”) is a financial institution licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under Finloop. For more information, visit www.finloop.hk and www.finlooprwa.com.

About QFPay HK

Founded in 2015, QFPay Haojin Fintech Limited (QFPay HK) is one of Hong Kong’s leading digital payment service providers. Serving as a payment technology and merchant-acquiring infrastructure partner, QFPay HK delivers end-to-end business solutions and integrated online-to-offline payment services — helping merchants stay ahead of the curve on digital payment innovation and new retail trends. QFPay HK is driven by a passion for pioneering payment experiences, a steadfast commitment to putting customers first, and a vision to shape the future of payments.

QFPay HK provides payment acceptance and point-of-sale (POS) integration solutions tailored for brick-and-mortar retail, food and beverage, and e-commerce platforms, enabling merchants to seamlessly bridge their online and offline payment operations. With over 15 integrated payment methods — spanning credit cards and a wide range of QR code wallets — merchants can manage all their payment channels through a single unified platform, streamlining the checkout process and elevating the overall customer experience. For more information, visit www.qfpay.global.

From British-Era Waterway to Eco-Tourism Attraction: Karnival Ban Canal 2026 Returns in November

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32,000+ visitors, RM100,000 in local business revenue and international sporting participation put Sabak Bernam’s unique heritage landscape on the tourism map


SABAK BERNAM, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – From a 30-kilometre British-era waterway built to sustain Selangor’s paddy fields to a destination for sport, culture, tourism and community enterprise, Ban Canal is entering a new chapter — and Karnival Ban Canal 2026 is set to take it further.

Returning for its fourth edition from 6 to 8 November 2026 at Ban Canal Parit 14, Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam, the award-winning Karnival Ban Canal (KBC 2026) is building a distinctive rural tourism platform around the theme Alam * Budaya * Lestari (Nature * Culture * Sustainability).

The festival attracted more than 32,190 visitors in 2025 and generated over RM100,000 in local business revenue. KBC 2026 aims to build on that momentum, attracting visitors from across Malaysia and internationally while creating greater economic opportunities for local communities.

Where heritage meets adventure

KBC 2026 brings together experiences rarely found in a single festival — from the Larian Bendang and fishing competitions to Kanu Slalom featuring international participants from countries including Japan and China, wall climbing and a flying fox spanning the historic Ban Canal.

The festival will also showcase Sabak Bernam’s multicultural heritage through traditional performances, Bual Bicara Malam Jumaat, local food and produce, Platform Selangor (PLATS) entrepreneur showcases, Jualan Eko Tani and nightly entertainment featuring leading Malaysian artists.

The result is more than a weekend festival. It is a platform connecting tourism, local enterprise, culture, sport and community participation, bringing visitors directly into the rural economy.

A growing platform for brands and partners

As visitor numbers and local economic activity grow, KBC 2026 is also emerging as an attractive platform for corporate partners looking to connect with audiences through experiential, community-driven and sustainability-led engagement.

Corporate partners can gain visibility across the festival ecosystem through digital and social media exposure, main-stage LED presence, on-ground branding and opportunities for direct audience engagement.

Sponsorship opportunities are available across Gold, Silver and Bronze partnerships, with scope for brands to develop activations aligned with their marketing, sustainability and community-impact objectives.

For brands looking beyond conventional advertising, KBC offers something different: the opportunity to be part of a growing destination story while putting the brand directly into the experiences of the people who visit it.

From historic waterway to living tourism destination

Ban Canal sits within the transition and buffer zones of the proposed Anjung Utara Selangor Biosphere Reserve (AUSBR) — Selangor’s 297,661-hectare “ridge-to-sea” living-economy nomination under UNESCO.

Originally constructed to channel water to the state’s interior paddy fields, the historic waterway is being reimagined as a platform for eco-tourism, rural enterprise and community development.

Karnival Ban Canal is a tangible expression of that transformation, demonstrating how natural and cultural assets can generate tourism activity, support local businesses and create new economic opportunities while preserving the character of the landscape.

Driven by the Selangor State Government, MBI Selangor, SABDA and the Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB), KBC 2026 brings together government, communities, businesses, athletes, artists and visitors around a common proposition: that sustainable tourism can be both commercially vibrant and locally meaningful.

As Ban Canal continues its transformation, KBC 2026 offers visitors a reason to discover Sabak Bernam, businesses a platform to engage new audiences, and sponsors an opportunity to become part of a destination with a story that is still being written.

Hashtag: #SABDA

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SABDA

The Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) is a strategic economic development initiative of the Selangor State Government under Rancangan Selangor Pertama. SABDA seeks to unlock Sabak Bernam’s full economic potential while strengthening Malaysia’s food production, raising local incomes and improving community livelihoods. Its vision is to establish Sabak Bernam as a driver of sustainable economic growth, food security, resilience and environmental stewardship.

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor)

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) (MBI Selangor) is the strategic investment arm of the State Government of Selangor, mandated to drive sustainable economic growth and long-term value creation for the state.

MBI Selangor plays a central role in catalysing high-impact developments, facilitating strategic partnerships and unlocking the potential of key sectors to strengthen Selangor’s position as a leading economic hub in Malaysia and the region. Its investment focus spans infrastructure, industrial development, energy, digital economy and other priority sectors aligned with the state’s long-term development agenda.

Guided by the aspirations of Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1), MBI Selangor actively supports initiatives that enhance competitiveness, attract quality investments and create meaningful socio-economic opportunities for the people of Selangor.

Through a disciplined and forward-looking investment approach, MBI Selangor is committed to delivering sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth, while strengthening governance, environmental stewardship and stakeholder value across its portfolio.

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Miss Universe Hong Kong Winner Jen Zhou — On the Road to Puerto Rico

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – With less than six weeks to go until the 75th Miss Universe World Final, this diamond anniversary celebration — widely regarded as the “Olympics of beauty pageants” — will take place on 24 November at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico (U.S.), where delegates from over 120 countries and regions will compete on the same stage. Representing Hong Kong is Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou), who is currently in Hong Kong for her final stage of intensive preparation.

Miss Universe Hong Kong Winner Jen Zhou

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A Global Event in Countdown

Preparation for the 75th Miss Universe competition is now in full swing. According to the organiser, the event will comprise three main activities: the National Costume Show on 21 November, the Preliminary Competition (swimsuit and evening gown segments) on 22 November, and the Final Competition and Coronation on 24 November.

Earlier this month, delegates from 17 countries arrived first in Puerto Rico (U.S), embarking on a four-day cultural immersion trip. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company estimates that the event will attract approximately 65,000 visitors, including 350 to 400 international media journalists.

Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) Representing Hong Kong: The Final Sprint

Jen Zhou’s preparation schedule is demanding. Having just concluded the Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 pageant, she has immediately turned her attention to charity work, contributing her efforts to help Hong Kong’s underprivileged communities.

Costume and styling preparation has taken up considerable time. The Miss Universe competition has strict requirements for contestant attire, covering national costume, evening gown, swimwear, and various official event outfits. The Miss Universe Hong Kong team and Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) are working with designers and brands to ensure each segment presents a look that combines Hong Kong characteristics with international aesthetics.

Stage training and interview preparation are also daily essentials, requiring repeated rehearsal. Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) already has pageant experience — at 17, she entered the Miss Asia pageant and reached the final; in 2023, she competed in Miss Hong Kong and again reached the final. Now, after three years away from the pageant stage, she returned and finally won the crown. She hopes to maintain her best form.

A Journey That Began Long Ago

For Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou), the road to Puerto Rico did not begin at the moment she was crowned. Her background itself has laid the groundwork for this international journey. Raised in Hong Kong with experience of living in the United States, she speaks both English and Chinese. Her fluent English and educational background — the USC School of Cinematic Arts and Marshall School of Business, and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University — have given her the communication skills and depth of thinking needed when facing media and judges. Her three years of experience in investment banking have cultivated a professionalism that maintains precision and discipline under pressure.

Together, these experiences form Jen Zhou’s three-dimensional image as a “modern Hong Kong woman.” She does not attempt to portray herself as a one-dimensional pageant contestant, but rather to present a contemporary woman who has achieved in multiple fields.

Looking Ahead: More Than a Competition

As November approaches, Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) will depart in early November for Puerto Rico, joining delegates from 120 countries and regions to participate in official activities, filming, and rehearsals. Before the official competition, she will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural exchange and community activities organised by the pageant.

For Hong Kong, which has been absent from this top-tier global pageant for many years, Jen Zhou’s participation carries significance beyond personal honour. On a platform that draws the world’s attention, she represents not only her own elegance and beauty, but also the image, culture, and spirit of a city. Hong Kong’s story — its resilience, its diversity, its unique position between East and West — will be conveyed to audiences around the world through her words, her style, and her expression.

With less than six weeks until the Final, every day Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) spends in Hong Kong is a day of building strength for that stage.

Hashtag: #MissUniverseHongKong

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About Miss Universe Hong Kong Organisation

Miss Universe is the world’s longest-running and most influential international beauty pageant, attracting delegates from over 120 countries and regions each year. The Miss Universe Hong Kong pageant selects a representative to carry Hong Kong’s unique cultural identity and international image onto the global stage. 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Miss Universe, with the organisation adopting a “Diamond Edition” theme to mark this important milestone.

About the 75th Miss Universe World Final

The 75th Miss Universe World Final will take place on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event comprises three main activities: the National Costume Show (21 November), the Preliminary Competition (22 November), and the Final Competition (24 November).

HKSH Cancer Centre Demonstrates Full Strength in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at World Cancer Congress 2026

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – HKSH Cancer Centre, a member of HKSH Medical Group (HKSH), was invited to take part in the World Cancer Congress 2026 held from 24 to 26 September, one of the world’s most influential conferences on cancer control. The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (HKACS) co-hosted the Congress, which was held for the first time in Hong Kong, bringing together delegates from over 120 regions and countries for global exchange. HKSH took part under the theme “Beat Cancer, Fight Smarter” and presented its clinical experience, research, and technology innovations in the fight against cancer. Building on this momentum, and in support of the national Healthy China strategy, HKSH will co-host the 6th China Particle Radiotherapy Conference with the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center from 16 to 18 October 2026. International experts will speak at the Conference and share their experience with peers from the Mainland. These events reflect HKSH’s commitment to advancing clinical and research together and to leading the development of precision medicine.

Representatives and guests from the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, host of the 2026 World Cancer Congress, visited the HKSH showcase exhibition. Professor Sophia CHAN Siu-chee, GBS, JP, former Secretary for Food and Health (front row, 7th from left); Mrs. CHU YEUNG Pak Yu, Patricia, BBS, Chairman of the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (front row, 5th from left); Dr. Walton LI, Chief Executive Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (front row, 6th from left); and Mr. Wyman LI, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (back row, 5th from left), pictured alongside HKSH representatives.
Representatives and guests from the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society, host of the 2026 World Cancer Congress, visited the HKSH showcase exhibition. Professor Sophia CHAN Siu-chee, GBS, JP, former Secretary for Food and Health (front row, 7th from left); Mrs. CHU YEUNG Pak Yu, Patricia, BBS, Chairman of the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society (front row, 5th from left); Dr. Walton LI, Chief Executive Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (front row, 6th from left); and Mr. Wyman LI, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (back row, 5th from left), pictured alongside HKSH representatives.

Mr. Wyman LI, Governor of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Director of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, said, “HKSH Cancer Centre has always been at the forefront of advanced cancer management. We pioneer precision medicine, by bringing in state-of-the-art medical technologies and equipment, combined with cutting-edge scientific research, global academic exchange and the cultivation of medical professionals, to shape the future of cancer care. We believe that clinical practice inspires research while research advances healthcare, driving us to enhance diagnosis and treatment services for cancer patients. HKSH has notched up numerous achievements that lead the way in Hong Kong and Asia, casting an impact in cancer management.”

Dr. Walton LI, Chairman of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, Chief Executive Officer of HKSH Medical Group and Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, remarked, “HKSH is honoured to participate in the World Cancer Congress 2026 held in Hong Kong for the first time. This is not only an affirmation of the academic standing of Hong Kong’s medical community, but also a valuable opportunity for Hong Kong to connect with international leading experts and facilitate cross-regional anti-cancer collaboration, translating advanced technologies into tangible clinical outcomes. HKSH Cancer Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art and comprehensive facilities for diagnosing and treating cancer as well as multi-disciplinary teams that provide one-stop, personalised cancer management services. HKSH Cancer Centre is committed to becoming one of the world’s leading cancer management hubs.”

HKSH Cancer Centre in Pursuit of Ultra Precision and Clinical Excellence
To address the complex challenges of disease management, HKSH Cancer Centre drives ultra-precision, monitoring the genetic profile and the diseases using state-of-the-art technologies. We offer one-stop care from early screening and accurate diagnosis to a wide range of advanced treatments and full patient support. The key to effective disease management lies in the seamless integration and precise coordination between various specialties. Imaging diagnosis, molecular pathology, nuclear medicine, surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and new drugs are combined according to each patient’s condition to deliver precise treatment and attentive care.

  • Accurate Diagnosis for Timely Action: HKSH Cancer Centre offers comprehensive cancer genomic testing, backed by leading molecular pathology testing, to fully understand the genetic characteristics of tumours. HKSH also introduced Hong Kong’s first total-body PET/CT system and Asia’s first Photon-Counting CT Simulator system (PCCT-Sim). These systems show the full extent of tumours, which supports early diagnosis and precise genetic analysis, so that patients can be matched with the most suitable treatment plans.
  • Advanced Therapies that Keep Improving:HKSH is in the constant pursuit of treatment excellence. Since introducing the first proton therapy system in the Greater Bay Area in 2023, HKSH has accumulated extensive experience by performing over 1,000 proton therapy cases. To continuously improve the precision of proton therapy, the team actively explores more cost-effective “hypofractionation” treatment approach. Recently, the team has further integrated PCCT-Sim for pre-treatment planning, enabling higher doses of radiation to more precisely target tumours. This enhances treatment efficacy while significantly reducing the number of treatment sessions, minimising side effects and benefitting more patients.
  • Medical Research and Training:HKSH Clinical Trials Centre was established in 2017, while HKSH Comprehensive Oncology Centre was accredited by the National Medical Products Administration in 2019, making HKSH the only private medical institution in Hong Kong to receive this qualification.Through the establishment of HKSH Institute for Innovation & Professional Development, HKSH is committed to advancing medical education, while also shouldering the important task of national proton therapy talent training. It collaborated with the National Cancer Center last year to launch a joint training and ten-month specialised programme, helping to elevate the overall standard of proton therapy in the region and bringing patients more precise and cost-effective disease management services.

Active Participation in World Cancer Congress to Demonstrate World-Class Strength in Precision Medicine
At the World Cancer Congress, HKSH Cancer Centre presented a cross-disciplinary session under the theme of “Beat Cancer, Fight Smarter”, leveraging its strong clinical and research support. The session was titled “Advances in Diagnostics: Guiding Modern Cancer Therapeutics”, covering the evolution of real-time response-adaptive radiotherapy (cancer treatment), new integrated model of cancer diagnosis and treatment (nuclear medicine), and comprehensive cancer genomic testing-guided precision treatment (molecular pathology). The guest speakers from HKSH shared clinical experience and research findings with leading oncology experts and scholars from around the world.

HKSH was invited to participate in the World Cancer Congress 2026. Under the theme
HKSH was invited to participate in the World Cancer Congress 2026. Under the theme “Beat Cancer. Fight Smarter”, HKSH showcased the clinical experience, research milestones, and innovative technologies through academic presentations, industry exchanges, and a guided-tour, demonstrating HKSH’s commitment to the fight against cancer.

In the session “Clinical Applications of Photon-Counting CT and MR-Guided Radiotherapy in Oncology”, Dr. Amy CHANG, Co-Director of HKSH Proton Therapy Centre and Specialist in Clinical Oncology, HKSH Medical Group, said “PCCT-Sim provides higher resolution, which helps reduce uncertainty in proton therapy and protect vital tissues. Real-time magnetic-resonance (MR) guidance can narrow the radiotherapy target to the exact tumour area. This lets us safely give higher doses to the tumour and makes a hypofractionated approach possible.” HKSH Cancer Centre has used this approach for suitable patients with breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Dr. Garrett HO, Head of Department of Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography and Specialist in Nuclear Medicine, HKSH Medical Group, gave a talk titled “The Theranostic Landscape of PET/CT Advances: From Benchtop Science to Practical Clinical Utility”. He reviewed the history of PET imaging and its major advances in cancer care, where HKSH opened Asia’s first PET Centre in 1999, now producing more than 30 PET tracers and radiopharmaceuticals and becoming one of the few centres in the region with full nuclear medicine service. Dr. HO said, “The Total-body PET/CT recently introduced in Hong Kong shortens whole-body scan time from 20 minutes to about 5 minutes and lowers the radiation dose for patients. Together with tracer technology, it helps us detect cancer cells more clearly and more efficiently, from early to advanced stages.”

In 2011, HKSH became the first private healthcare institution in Hong Kong to introduce next-generation sequencing (NGS). Currently, HKSH is the only private medical institution in Hong Kong that offers in-house comprehensive cancer genomic testing. Dr. Edmond MA, Director of Clinical Pathology & Molecular Pathology Division and Specialist in Haematology, HKSH Medical Group, spoke on “Molecular Diagnostic Pathology at the Frontier of Precision Oncology”, said “Compared with sending samples out, in-house comprehensive genomic profiling services enable the entire process, from tissue sampling and laboratory testing to final analysis, to be conducted in-house which allows us to provide timely, in-depth genetic analysis sooner for patients with advanced stages or complex conditions. It also helps us track how well treatment is working and spot drug resistance.”

Dr. Raymond LIANG, Director of HKSH Comprehensive Oncology Centre and Specialist in Haematology & Haematological Oncology, HKSH Medical Group, who chaired the session, said in his closing remarks, “In the era of precision medicine, clinicians, researchers, and technology experts work together to make the best use of research-driven technologies. At HKSH Cancer Centre, our ultimate goal is to benefit patients, by offering personalised care that brings both effective treatment outcomes and a good quality of life even in complex and advanced disease.”.

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CPF Expands “Eggs for Next Gen” to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security. In Thailand, around one in 10 children under five lives in severe child food poverty, while national data show that 13% of children under five are stunted and 7% are underweight, underscoring that food security is not only about having enough food, but also about ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets.

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Against this backdrop, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives’ Development Foundation, is expanding the “Eggs for Next Gen” program, a long-running school nutrition initiative, to 1,030 schools across Thailand, with 12 new schools joining this year. The expansion builds on nearly four decades of efforts to help children gain regular access to fresh eggs as a source of quality protein, while enabling schools to establish sustainable food production.

Launched in 1989, the program goes beyond providing food for school lunches. Participating schools receive support including poultry houses, equipment, laying hens and feed, together with technical knowledge in animal health, farm management, sanitation, production planning and egg management. Students and teachers gain practical agricultural skills, while schools can use eggs for meals and manage surplus production to generate revolving income that helps sustain future production cycles.

The initiative had reached 1,030 schools across 74 provinces, benefiting more than 229,502 students, 17,447 academic staff and2,690 communities. More than523 persons with disabilitieshave also participated in the programme, which targets approximately28 million eggs per production cycle.

Eggs for Next Gen reflects CPF’s broader view that food security depends not only on producing enough food, but on making nutritious food consistently available, accessible and sustainable over time. By helping schools produce fresh eggs locally, the programme brings quality protein closer to children, supports healthier diets, and builds practical knowledge and capabilities that allow schools to maintain food production beyond a single cycle. In this way, the initiative moves beyond short-term food support toward stronger food self-reliance at the school and community level.

As a global integrated agro-industrial and food company with operations and investments across 17 countries and products distributed in more than 50 countries, CPF advances its “Kitchen of the World” vision by placing food security at the heart of its sustainability strategy. Its global presence helps expand access to food for consumers worldwide, while its approach goes beyond producing sufficient food to strengthen quality and food safety, nutrition, responsible production and sustainable supply chains. Together, these efforts support a more resilient and sustainable food system capable of serving people over the long term.

Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at CPF, said:

“For CPF, food security means ensuring that people can access food that is safe, traceable and affordable today and in the future. To achieve this, we need to strengthen the entire food system, from production to access. By combining technology and automation, strong partnerships, and advances in biotechnology and nutrition, we can improve both the quality and resilience of the food system. Eggs for Next Gen demonstrates how these capabilities can be translated into practical impact, improving children’s access to quality nutrition while helping schools and communities build greater food self-reliance over the long term.”

With the program now expanding to 1,030 schools, CPF continues to translate its food expertise into practical action. Supporting healthier children, stronger communities and a more resilient and sustainable food system.

Hashtag: #CPF #Zerohunger #WorldFoodDay2026 #FoodSecurity #FoodAccessForAll #SustainableFoodSystems #CPFSustainability

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