The Asia Pacific Dental Federation releases its first dentist-authored guidance on daily self-care — making the case that preventing oral disease is not just possible, but within reach for everyone. LISTERINE® joins APDF in championing better daily routines, backed by evidence.

SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF) has released The Power of Prevention: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Self-Oral Care, a landmark white paper setting out what effective daily oral care should look like and why it matters well beyond your teeth.

Developed by regional dental experts and supported by Kenvue, makers of LISTERINE®, the report makes a clear, evidence-backed case: most oral diseases, such as gingivitis, cavities and periodontitis are preventable, yet they remain one of the most widespread and undertreated health challenges across Asia Pacific – with consequences that extend to the heart, lungs, and beyond.

“There is no health without oral health,” said Dr. Arleen Reyes, President of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation. “Oral diseases are largely preventable, yet they continue to impose a growing burden on individuals and health systems across this region. Prevention is the most powerful tool we have in oral healthcare, and it’s time we fully leverage it. This white paper is a call to action — for patients, fellow dentists, schools, and policymakers to recognize that good oral health starts at home, every day.”

CLINICAL CASE FOR ADDING MOUTHWASH TO ROUTINE

Most people know they should brush twice a day. What fewer realize is that brushing alone only reaches about 25% of the mouth’s surfaces. The gums, tongue, cheeks, and spaces between teeth – where bacteria accumulate and problems begin, are largely left untouched.

The APDF white paper confirms that adding daily therapeutic mouthwash to brushing and flossing helps address what mechanical cleaning might miss. Studies reviewed by APDF found that doing so generally reduced plaque by 25–50% over six months and improved gum inflammation and bleeding by 15–30% compared to brushing and flossing alone. One study found reductions in plaque by 30.8%, gingivitis by 39%, and gum bleeding by 67.8%.

Of the mouthwash formulations reviewed, essential oil (EO) and chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwashes showed the strongest evidence for plaque and gum health. EO formulations are well-suited for long-term daily use; CHX formulations are generally recommended for shorter term usage.

WHO BENEFITS MOST

While the three-step routine can benefit everyone, the APDF paper identifies groups where daily mouthwash makes the biggest difference:

• Children (aged 6+) and teenagers: Daily fluoride mouthwash has been shown across 34 studies to reduce cavities in younger age groups, and for teens with braces or inconsistent brushing, it’s one of the simplest habits to build early.
• Adults with chronic health conditions: Gum health is clinically linked to heart health, diabetes, and respiratory health.
• People on long-term medication and older adults: Dry mouth — a common medication side effect — raises decay risk. A daily fluoride rinse is a simple, effective response.

“Effective daily oral hygiene is the best way to build optimal oral health between dental visits,” said Dr. Jose Angelo Militante, Chairman, Commission of General Dental Practice, Asia Pacific Dental Federation, and Oral Surgeon. “Post clinical treatment, effective oral hygiene that includes an antimicrobial rinse has also been associated with improved surgical outcomes by minimizing the risk of postoperative complications such as surgical site infection and delayed wound healing.”

With oral disease affecting 3.5 billion people globally, the white paper calls on governments and policymakers to treat prevention as the public health priority it deserves to be.

LISTERINE®’S ALIGNMENT WITH DENTIST-LED GUIDANCE

LISTERINE® has supported the science of mouthwash for more than 100 years. With more than 50 clinical trials, it is trusted by over one billion people in 85 countries. As an essential oil antimicrobial mouthwash, LISTERINE® aligns directly with the evidence highlighted in the APDF white paper, which identifies EO formulations as one of the best-supported options for long-term daily use.

“Good oral health happens at home, every day,” said Dr Ashley Barlow, Senior Director, Medical and Safety Sciences, Asia Pacific, Kenvue. “The APDF white paper is an important reminder that a simple, consistent routine of brushing, interdental cleaning, and daily mouthwash is both achievable and evidence backed. LISTERINE® has been part of that routine for over a century, and we remain committed to supporting the kind of prevention-first thinking that makes a real difference.”

The full white paper is available at https://bit.ly/APDFWhitePaper.

ABOUT THE ASIA PACIFIC DENTAL FEDERATION (APDF)

The Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF) is a globally and regionally influential organization in the field of dental and oral health. Strongly committed to the development of dentistry in the region, APDF is the official regional representative of the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) with strong ties to regional dental associations and entities. Currently, under APDF, there are 31 member nations.

ABOUT LISTERINE^®

LISTERINE^® has been defining oral care since 1879, with brand scientists driving foundational research on the many powerful benefits of mouthwash in fighting plaque, protecting gums, building strong teeth, and delivering long-lasting fresh breath. LISTERINE^® Mouthwash has been used by more than one billion people in more than 85 countries and has been awarded seals of acceptance by professional dental organizations around the globe, including the Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF). LISTERINE^® Brand is one of the iconic products from Kenvue and is also the world’s most clinically researched mouthwash brand: with more than 100 years of heritage, and examined in more than 50 clinical trials. As the No.1 mouthwash in the world^[1], LISTERINE^® has been proven to kill 99.9% of bad-breath causing germs while maintaining healthy gums, clean teeth and fresh breath.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ILDEX Vietnam 2026 took place from May 20–22 in Ho Chi Minh City. Shuying Technology presented three core solutions at the exhibition, showcasing China’s smart pig farming solutions to industry partners across Southeast Asia and around the world.

1. Strategic Partnership Signed on Day One, Accelerating ASEAN Expansion

On May 20, Shuying Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Vietnamese channel partner GIA LINH. Leveraging GIA LINH’s local network, Shuying’s smart farming solutions are expected to accelerate from pilot to large-scale application, helping Vietnam’s pig farming industry improve efficiency, reduce costs, and advance intelligent transformation.

A company representative stated that Vietnam is a key strategic hub in Shuying’s global expansion. The signing marks another milestone in the ASEAN market and validates the local adaptability of Chinese smart pig farming solutions in Southeast Asia. Shuying will continue promoting Chinese solutions through value creation, mutual benefit, and co-creation.

Previously, Shuying had established partnerships with leading Vietnamese enterprises including Xuan Thien Group and GREENFEED, with multiple smart farming projects already in operation.

2. Three Core Solutions Unveiled; Breeding Pig Testing Solution Debuts Overseas

Shuying Technology showcased three core solutions: biosecurity prevention and control, precision sow feeding, and Breeding Pig Testing Solution.

The biosecurity solution demonstrated an intelligent closed-loop farm entry management system achieving 100% interception of risk factors from personnel and material entry. The precision sow feeding solution enables farms to increase annual revenue by more than USD 600 per sow through individualized management.

Notably, the Breeding Pig Testing Solution made its overseas debut. It breaks through traditional stall-based testing limitations by enabling precise individual identification and high-accuracy data collection in group-housing environments, supporting scientific selection and precision breeding. The company’s Breeding Pig Testing Station attracted strong interest from breeding experts and livestock representatives from Vietnam, South Korea, and other countries.

Vietnam ranks fifth globally and first in Southeast Asia in pig inventory, with pork accounting for approximately 62% of the country’s total meat consumption. The industry is currently at a critical stage of intelligent and large-scale transformation.Facing this dynamic and rapidly growing market, Shuying Technology will continue driving innovation through technology while working alongside global partners to continuously deliver Chinese smart farming solutions and contribute Chinese expertise to the international pig farming industry.

SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — X Star has set out how its growing collaboration with Google Cloud is helping it bring self-developed AI models and Agentic AI framework to a wider international audience. By drawing on high-performance cloud computing resources and scalable infrastructure support, X Star is sharpening the way it deploys its models, lifting system throughput and trimming operational costs across the markets it serves.

The collaboration gives X Star a firmer technical footing for its next generation of AI applications. It allows the company to deliver AI-powered solutions across financial services, automotive and intelligent marketing in a more stable, scalable and real-time way, supporting clients wherever they choose to operate.

Building a Stronger Foundation for Global Deployment

Reaching customers across international markets places real demands on infrastructure. Working with Google Cloud, X Star can improve model deployment efficiency, enhance throughput and optimise costs, three priorities that matter as the company scales. That foundation underpins the reliable delivery of X Star’s self-developed models and Agentic AI framework, and gives clients in financial services, automotive and intelligent marketing the confidence that solutions will perform consistently at scale.

X Star is exploring deeper integration with Google’s Gemini models to enhance the capabilities of its AI agents, including reasoning, multimodal understanding, and task orchestration. The aim is to support complex, multi-step business processes with greater reliability and contextual understanding.

These enhanced agent capabilities are expected to further strengthen products such as Xport and other AI-driven solutions, enabling more intelligent interactions, faster decision-making, and more seamless workflow execution. The intention is for these systems to operate smoothly across the entire business journey, supporting clients from the first interaction through to the final outcome.

Expanding a Global AI Marketing and Customer Growth Ecosystem

X Star and Google Cloud are also looking at broader opportunities across the Google ecosystem, including potential synergies with Google Ads and related marketing technologies. The thinking is to pair X Star’s AI-powered growth and conversion capabilities with Google’s global advertising and distribution ecosystem.

For clients in the automotive and financial industries, that combination is designed to improve customer acquisition efficiency, lift conversion performance and build more intelligent end-to-end marketing workflows. It also creates new opportunities for businesses looking to scale customer engagement and expand into global markets.

Looking Ahead

The collaboration brings together X Star’s self-developed AI models and deep industry focus with Google Cloud’s computing infrastructure and ecosystem reach. As X Star continues to grow its presence in financial services, automotive and intelligent marketing, this partnership offers a dependable platform for delivering Agentic AI to clients around the world.

About X Star Technology

X Star Technology is a leading AI innovator in automotive finance. Headquartered in Singapore, with a presence across Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East, X Star partners with over 2,000 dealers, manufacturers and financial institutions. The company builds proprietary AI models and Agentic AI infrastructure, delivering AI-powered solutions across financial services, automotive and intelligent marketing. Its proprietary Agentic AI platform automates the full lending lifecycle, and products such as Xport are built to support long-horizon business processes through intelligent, context-aware and execution-oriented AI systems that drive smarter, faster and seamless mobility financing at scale.

www.xstar.sg 

KUNSHAN, China, May 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AutoFlight has successfully completed a demonstration flight of a heterogeneous three-aircraft formation, consisting of one V5000 Matrix and two V2000-series eVTOL aircraft. The mission has validated key capabilities including communication links, route planning, flight coordination and safety control across 5-ton and 2-ton platforms. It also demonstrates AutoFlight’s system integration and multi-aircraft coordinated operations in low-altitude logistics, emergency response, maritime support, and regional air transport networks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XRAzieNRTE

As a flagship in AutoFlight’s “From Small to Big, From Cargo to Passengers” product portfolio, the V5000 Matrix is designed for heavy-lift, long-range and point-to-point high-value missions. Following its transition flight in February 2026, the cargo hybrid-electric variant V5000CGH has officially entered airworthiness certification, moving from R&D validation to a standardized airworthiness approval process.

The V5000CGH features a 5,700 kg maximum takeoff weight, 1.5-ton payload, 14 m³ cargo hold (for two AKE containers), a cruise speed of 280 km/h and a 1,500 km range. It breaks through limits of payload, range and cost, expanding eVTOL applications into long-haul, heavy-duty logistics.

Furthermore, the V5000CGH supports large-scale emergency rescue, offshore energy supply and inter-provincial heavy feeder logistics, upgrading traditional slow delivery to fast, flexible low-altitude transport.

AutoFlight upholds a safety-first, regulation-driven approach. Its airworthiness team brings experience from ARJ21-700, C919 and Diamond DA42 programs. AutoFlight’s V2000CG CarryAll has obtained CAAC’s full airworthiness certificates (TC, PC, AC), while the V2000EM Prosperity is in compliance demonstration.

AutoFlight will continue strict airworthiness compliance to accelerate V5000CGH testing, flight trials and certification, advancing heavy-payload long-range eVTOL into commercial use and building sustainable low-altitude logistics infrastructure.