This photo is used for representational purpose only.
Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level, with both countries targeting USD 4 billion in bilateral trade in 2026.
The goal follows a strong year for trade, with two-way trade reaching USD 3.196 billion in 2025, up 12 percent from the previous year.
The two sides also set a longer-term goal of reaching USD 10 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaythong Kommasith and Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung discussed the target during a meeting in Hanoi on 31 July to review their ministries’ annual cooperation plan.
The two countries recorded USD 1.305 billion in trade during the first half of 2026, with stronger cross-border trade, tourism, and infrastructure projects driving economic links.
Both ministers agreed to improve trade cooperation by strengthening border trade policies, connecting logistics networks, and creating better conditions for businesses from both countries to invest and expand.
Energy
Energy security also took center stage during the talks.
Laos and Vietnam agreed to pursue government-to-government (G2G) fuel procurement and supply arrangements to secure long-term fuel supplies. They also agreed to continue advancing the Laos-Vietnam fuel pipeline connection project, which remains under feasibility study.
The push follows a severe fuel crisis that struck Laos earlier in 2026, when the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict disrupted oil flows through a waterway carrying more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply. By mid-March, roughly 1,068 of Laos’s 2,538 filling stations had shut down, and Vietnam stepped in with 50 million liters of emergency fuel that month.
Building on that cooperation, the two sides also agreed to advance the Laos-Vietnam fuel pipeline connection project, which Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone raised at the government’s Cabinet meeting in July 2026. The project remains in the feasibility study stage.
On mining, officials agreed to strengthen cooperation, resolve investment bottlenecks in Laos’ industrial sector, and establish mineral processing industrial parks.
PANAMA CITY, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the appointment of Kevin Lee as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this role, Kevin will lead the company’s long-term strategy across platform development, business growth, and ecosystem expansion, helping align innovation with evolving market opportunities and user needs.
The appointment comes as BingX continues to expand beyond crypto-native trading toward a unified multi-asset trading platform that enables users to discover market-moving opportunities, access a broader range of assets, and act on them with greater speed through an intelligent trading experience. As investor behavior evolves and global markets become increasingly interconnected, BingX is focused on building a platform that connects opportunities across digital assets and traditional financial markets.
Kevin brings more than 20 years of experience spanning institutional finance, electronic markets, financial technology, and digital assets. Since entering the digital asset industry in 2013, he has held senior leadership roles at leading digital asset companies, helping drive business growth, institutional adoption, and market development. Prior to that, Kevin held roles at JPMorgan Chase, Macquarie Group, and BNP Paribas, specializing in electronic trading, market structure, algorithmic execution, and financial technology across the Asia-Pacific region.
As Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin will lead BingX’s long-term strategic direction across platform innovation, business growth, and ecosystem development. He will drive initiatives that connect market trends, user behavior, and product innovation, helping users discover and access what’s moving across global markets while advancing BingX’s intelligent multi-asset trading experience.
“The next era of trading will be defined not only by access to more asset classes, but by how seamlessly users can discover and access opportunities across them,” said Kevin Lee, Chief Strategy Officer at BingX. “As digital assets and traditional finance continue to converge, users expect an intelligent platform where they can discover, access and stay connected to what’s moving. BingX is building exactly that, and I’m excited to help shape the next generation of trading experiences for users worldwide.”
Kevin’s appointment reflects BingX’s long-term commitment to building a platform that evolves alongside global markets and user behavior. By combining broader market access, intelligent technology, and a user-first approach, BingX is creating a trading ecosystem that helps users discover market-moving opportunities, access diverse markets, and act with confidence through one unified platform.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.
Expedition maps more than 12,800 square kilometers of seabed and documents deep-sea biodiversity across a little-studied high seas region
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – OceanX today announced the completion of High Seas: Revealing Roo Rise, a 22-day scientific expedition aboard R/V OceanXplorer to investigate one of the eastern Indian Ocean’s most ecologically significant and under-characterized high seas regions.
Scientists monitor a deep-sea sampling dive from Mission Control aboard OceanXplorer as an ROV pilot navigates ROV Chimaera.
Conducted in collaboration with Minderoo Foundation, Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA, the Western Australian Museum, and the Living High Seas Initiative, the expedition surveyed two seamount features within Roo Rise. One lies within the South of Java Island Ecologically and Biologically Significant Marine Area [EBSA], while the other is located near its southwestern boundary. Researchers from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore also participated in the expedition.
The research team used high-resolution seafloor mapping and remotely operated vehicle [ROV] surveys to document the structure and biodiversity of the two features. Environmental DNA [eDNA] sampling, water-column profiling, plankton surveys, and targeted specimen collection produced complementary datasets spanning the seafloor through the upper ocean.
Expedition outputs include:
12,833 square kilometers of seabed mapped, including 9,333 square kilometers in international waters. Approximately 8,232 square kilometers, or 64 percent of the total area, represents new mapping when compared with existing global and Australian datasets.
Eight ROV dives, one submersible dive, nine CTD casts, 15 bongo net deployments, and six XBT deployments. The deepest CTD cast reached 3,845 meters.
2,365 samples recorded across the expedition’s scientific workstreams, including 329 specimen lots and 528 eDNA samples collected across ROV transects and CTD stations.
Tissue samples from 243 specimens across nine phyla collected for whole-genome sequencing and the development of genomic reference resources in collaboration with the OceanOmics Centre.
Preliminary observations documented extensive sponge gardens and coral communities across Roo Rise, including large habitat-forming species and taxa recognized as indicators of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems [VMEs]. Several surveyed areas supported dense coral and sponge assemblages with diverse associated communities of echinoderms, crustaceans, molluscs, annelids, and fishes.
Scientists also identified four xenophyophore morphotypes that may represent undescribed species, subject to further taxonomic and molecular review. An unusual seafloor habitat consisting of probable early diagenetic carbonate colonized by abundant agglutinated foraminifera was documented during a Roo Rise dive.
“Roo Rise sits within a region that is globally important for ocean productivity and fisheries, yet its deep-sea habitats have remained largely under-characterized,” said Dr. Alexis Weinnig, Science Program Manager and Expedition Coordinator at OceanX. “Over the past 22 days, our team mapped the structure of these seamounts and documented deep-water communities. We also collected samples from the seafloor through the water column. Bringing these datasets together will give scientists and decision-makers a stronger evidence base for understanding this part of the high seas.”
The South of Java Island region is shaped by seasonal upwelling and complex oceanographic processes. It is also associated with the only known spawning area for endangered Southern Bluefin Tuna, although this expedition took place outside the species’ peak spawning season. The data collected will help scientists examine how seafloor structure, water-column conditions, and biological communities interact across this productive open-ocean ecosystem.
Minderoo Foundation and Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA led environmental DNA sampling and associated tissue sample collections in support of genomic biodiversity research across the expedition. The ship-based program generated 528 eDNA samples from ROV transects and CTD stations, while representative tissue samples from 243 specimens collected in situ via ROV dives will support whole-genome sequencing and the creation of genomic reference resources. At Christmas Island, an adjacent marine protected area under Australia’s jurisdiction, eDNA samples were collected from 90 sites, including 20 locations revisited from a 2023 survey.
“This expedition lays the groundwork to support genomics-based biodiversity monitoring in one of the ocean’s most under-studied and difficult-to-reach regions. By combining eDNA and tissue samples from Roo Rise with our growing datasets from Christmas Island, we can compare biodiversity across a clear protection gradient, from a recently established marine park to the less-protected waters of the adjacent high seas. As nations move to implement the BBNJ Agreement, this kind of evidence will be critical for understanding and safeguarding the deep-water habitats that support many vulnerable species. The expedition also gives people a window into places they will likely never see for themselves, offering a way to explore deep-ocean biodiversity in some of the planet’s most remote waters and feel connected to it,” said Dr Shannon Corrigan, Principal Research Fellow and OceanOmics Centre Lead at the Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at the University of Western Australia.
Western Australian Museum scientists contributed taxonomic expertise and specimen-based research. Voucher specimens will be curated within the Museum’s permanent reference collections, supporting species identification, taxonomic description, and open access to specimens for future deep-sea biodiversity research.
The expedition also connected deep-sea science with public audiences through live broadcasts with scientists aboard the R/V OceanXplorer. More than 100 people attended a Live Cross at the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, while an earlier event broadcast to Christmas Island brought together approximately 80 to 100 community members and Parks Australia staff. The WA Museum live cross was recorded and is now available on the WA Museum website and YouTube, enabling broader audiences to engage with the research.
“The real legacy of expeditions like this lies in the specimens that come back to the Western Australian Museum collections. While the footage is spectacular, it is the specimens that allow us to verify what we’ve seen, describe the species, and provide a permanent record that scientists can return to as new questions and technologies emerge. What stood out was the diversity of coral and sponge habitats we encountered across the deep water environments of Roo Rise. Even for the seamounts that appeared similar on a map, the communities at each turned out to be very different, reinforcing just how diverse and patchy these deep-sea ecosystems are and how much there is still to discover,” said Jennifer McIlwain, Director, Science at the Western Australian Museum.
Around Christmas Island, the onshore program combined eDNA sampling with community engagement and local capacity building. Thirteen activities were offered to the community, alongside participation in locally organized events. Total attendance reached approximately 345, reflecting repeat participation by community members across sampling trips, presentations, and education activities.
The expedition also collected baseline plankton and microbial data relevant to research into the Milky Seas phenomenon. Bioluminescent bacteria were successfully and consistently isolated from radiolarian and zooplankton material collected through bongo net surveys. Further population genomics and physiological analysis will examine the characteristics of these cultures.
The expedition’s scientific datasets may contribute to future assessments of biodiversity, seamount ecosystems, and ecological connectivity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The work may also inform future area-based management discussions under the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction [BBNJ Agreement]. Future designation and management decisions sit with the relevant international processes.
The next phase of research will focus on taxonomic review, eDNA metabarcoding, whole-genome sequencing, and the processing of seafloor mapping and oceanographic data. Any observations involving organisms that may represent undescribed species will be communicated following scientific validation and partner approval.
Pending a data-sharing agreement, processed bathymetry is intended for submission to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information and global mapping initiatives including GMRT, GEBCO, and Seabed 2030.
Hashtag: #OceanX
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About OceanX
OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we’re building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and future potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies. For more information, visit www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X,TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
About Minderoo Foundation
Minderoo Foundation is driven by a commitment to create a future where people and the environment we depend on can thrive. Its work focuses on strengthening communities, advancing gender equality, and protecting natural ecosystems. While its approach centers on long-term systems change, when urgent challenges arise, including humanitarian crises, it acts quickly through targeted impact missions. Minderoo Foundation drives change by working alongside those closest to the challenge, advocating for reform, building evidence for what works, and developing solutions when none exist.
About Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA (OceanOmics Centre)
As a leading ocean research institute located in the Indian Ocean region, the UWA Oceans Institute harnesses transdisciplinary expertise to drive transformative research, pioneer solutions, collaborate with communities, protect marine and coastal biodiversity, and guide critical decisions for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Embedded in the UWA Oceans Institute, the Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA integrates advanced genomics infrastructure, specialist expertise, and strong collaborative networks to support large-scale environmental DNA and whole-genome sequencing research characterizing marine biodiversity. Its work establishes a genomics-enabled foundation for biodiversity discovery, ecological understanding, informed conservation management, and the development of innovative biomonitoring solutions.
About Western Australian Museum
The Western Australian Museum is the state of Western Australia’s premier cultural organization, housing the state’s scientific and cultural collection. For over 120 years, the Museum has made Western Australia’s natural and social heritage accessible through research, exhibitions, and public programs. Today, the Museum has seven public locations and a Collection and Research Centre that houses more than eight million objects. The OceanXperience exhibition is currently on display at WA Museum Boola Bardip, with activities organized to engage members of the public in person and virtually.
NTU, Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a globally recognized research university with strengths in marine science, environmental engineering, sustainability, and Earth systems science. Through interdisciplinary research and technological innovation, NTU contributes to understanding and conserving marine ecosystems while supporting collaborative initiatives that address regional and global ocean challenges.
About Living High Seas Initiative
The Living High Seas Initiative is an international collaboration dedicated to improving scientific knowledge and governance of biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. By supporting research, policy development, and international cooperation, the initiative contributes to implementation of the BBNJ Agreement and promotes the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity on the high seas. Its collaboration with OceanX helps generate scientific data that can inform global ocean management.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – Blue, Hong Kong’s first digital life insurer, has officially launched its new 2026 Brand Campaign. Designed with real-life scenarios in mind, this campaign shines a light on the everyday frustrations Hongkongers face—and shows how Blue is the simple solutions.
The campaign highlights three key consumer pain points and presents Blue’s competitive product offerings as straightforward solutions:
1. Smart Price Comparisons for Life Insurance While consumers meticulously compare prices for flights, takeouts, and groceries, they often overlook doing the same for life insurance. To address this, Blue ‘WeCare Term Life Protection Plan TL3’ features a Lowest Rate Guaranteed [1]. Under this guarantee, if a customer finds a comparable online term life plan with a lower premium, Blue promises to beat that price, ensuring customers receive the most competitive rate in town.
2. Securing Guaranteed Savings Rewards To counter the frustration of hard work yielding no guaranteed rewards, Blue’s range of savings plans offers secure, steady growth. Blue ‘WeSave Short Term Insurance Plan ST1’ allows customers to lock in a 3-year guaranteed return of 4.12% p.a. [2] with a single premium payment, receiving 112.9% of the total premium paid upon maturity.
3. Bridging the Gap in Group Medical Coverage Many working professionals find that standard group medical insurance leaves them with significant out-of-pocket expenses. Blue ‘WeMedi Outpatient Protector’ and ‘WeMedi HK Dental Protector’ help alleviate these costs. ‘WeMedi Outpatient Protector’ provides access to 8 types of outpatient services at preferential rates [3]—including general practitioners, specialists, Chinese herbalists, bone-setting, acupuncture, physiotherapy, chiropractors, and dental service. Additionally, ‘WeMedi HK Dental Protector’ covers both basic and complex dental treatments [4] with an annual coverage limit of up to HK$17,000.
Comprehensive Multi-Channel Promotion To maximize reach, Blue has rolled out an extensive multi-channel promotional campaign across digital and physical touchpoints in Hong Kong. The campaign’s core messages will be featured on online video platforms, social media, MTR station displays, bus seatback stickers, and various outdoor placements to deepen Blue’s connection with the mass public.
“Our goal is to put the power back into the hands of consumers,” said Mr. Danny Wu, VP & Head of Digital & Marketing of Blue. “Through our user-friendly digital platform, we give customers the freedom to choose transparent, high-value insurance solutions that truly fit their lives.”
To celebrate the launch, new users who successfully register as Blue members during the campaign period can receive a free beverage voucher. For more details about the campaign, please visit: https://www.blue.com.hk/hk/promotions/2026-branding-campaign
Blue Insurance Limited is authorized and regulated by the Insurance Authority under the Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 41) to sell insurance products in Hong Kong. Terms and conditions apply to the above products and offers. Please refer to the product documents and policy provisions for details.
Remarks
[1] “Lowest Rate Guaranteed” compares the standard premiums of two quotations. To be eligible for the “Lowest Rate Guaranteed”, the two quotations must be on the same sum assured, premium payment term, policy benefit term, issue age, sex, and smoking status, and is applicable to term life policies that are intended for online sale and in Hong Kong only. “Lowest Rate Guaranteed” is not applicable for submitted applications and inforced policies.
[2] “Guaranteed return rate 4.12% p.a.” refers to the annualised guaranteed return rate of the 3-year plan upon maturity. Early surrender charges apply. “WeSave Short Term Insurance Plan ST1” is a savings insurance plan, not a Bank savings product.
[3] One visit per each category of Outpatient Services per day. The discount may vary per network doctor and category of Outpatient Services.
[4] Coinsurance required for basic and complex treatments.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Blue
Blue is the first digital life insurer in Hong Kong. It is a joint venture between Hillhouse Capital, a leading investment management firm with extensive investment experience, and Tencent Holdings Limited, a leading Internet value added services provider. Blue focuses on providing simple, flexible and valuable insurance solutions. It is committed to making people’s lives easier by empowering them to take charge of their own protection. For more information, please visit www.blue.com.hk.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced that it will be the Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour. The partnership reinforces Visa’s deepening commitment to Asia Pacific’s vibrant music and cultural scene, delivering presale access and elevated experiences for fans in the region.
Promotional poster for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour, supported by Visa
Maroon 5, a three-time Grammy Award-winning American pop band, is one of the world’s most successful and recognisable pop bands, with multiple BILLBOARD Hot 100 number one hits and over 35 billion streams on Spotify. The Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour will land in seven markets in Asia Pacific in 2027, kicking off in Taiwan on 24 January, before venturing across Asia, concluding in Singapore on 12 February.
As the Official Payment Partner, Visa will offer fans early ticketing access via Visa Presales in the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Select Visa Infinite cardholders will enjoy priority access at the Presales, before they are opened to select Visa cardholders. Together with issuing partners across the region, Visa will also give fans the chance to win tickets and signed Maroon 5 merchandise.
Music is a cultural force in Asia Pacific and a major driver for consumer spending and travel, with cards key to the fan experience. According to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions 2026 study, two-thirds of respondents (65.7%) intend to travel for global concert tours while cards remain the most used way to pay.
Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer at Visa Asia Pacific said: “Maroon 5 is a powerful example of how music connects cultures, backgrounds, and generations. For over two decades, they have shaped what people listen to, talk about, and travel for, building a global fan community connected by a shared love for their music. We are thrilled to support the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour and unlock unmatched access for consumers, enabling anyone to be the fan they want to be.”
Visa champions the moments that bring fans closer to the passions they love, from sports and music to fashion, gaming, and entertainment. Guided by a fan-first approach to partnerships, Visa designs experiences that deepen connection and make participation seamless, secure and accessible for audiences around the world. Through high impact partnerships, Visa helps shape cultural moments while enabling effortless, cross-border commerce.
Visa’s partnership with the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour continues its drumbeat of top-notch music collaborations, such as with BTS, Laufey, The Weeknd, and the MAMA AWARDS, the world’s no.1 K-pop awards, creating more meaningful experiences that bring fans closer to the artists they love.
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
Appendix
Details for Visa and Visa Infinite Presales for Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour
Touring City
Presale Windows (Local Time)
Eligible Cardholders
Kaohsiung
Visa Infinite Presale: 12 Aug, 10AM – 6PM
Visa Presale: 12 Aug, 8PM – 13 Aug, 10AM
All Visa Infinite and Visa cardholders in Taiwan
Manila
Visa Infinite Presale: 13 Aug, 10AM – 6PM
Visa Presale: 13 Aug, 9PM – 14 Aug, 10AM
All RCBC Visa Infinite cardholders and all RCBC Visa credit cardholders
Bangkok
Visa Infinite Presale: 19 Aug, 10AM – 4PM
Visa Presale: 19 Aug, 6PM – 20 Aug, 10AM
All KBank Visa Infinite and Visa cardholders
Singapore
Visa Infinite Presale: 12 Aug, 10AM – 3PM
Visa Presale: 12 Aug, 5PM – 13 Aug, 10AM
All UOB Reserve and UOB Visa Infinite cardholders, and Visa cardholders
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – TUMI, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, unveils AXIS for Fall/Winter 2026, a forward-thinking collection that redefines modern travel and lifestyle with precision design and global sensibility. Designed for a younger generation navigating daily life with movement, intention, and ease, AXIS is built on a philosophy of quiet innovation, featuring soft and lightweight nylon with a minimalist silhouette, adapting effortlessly to the rhythms of work, travel, and everything in between.
(L to R): The Medium Sling in Black, The Medium Tote in Black
Centered on backpacks and small bags, AXIS reflects how today’s professionals move. In an era shaped by hybrid work, outdoor influences, and multi-environment living, bags have evolved beyond accessories into essential components of a functional wardrobe. From daily commutes to travel and weekend movement, AXIS is designed for 24/7 adaptability.
Designed to engage a younger demographic, AXIS fosters early brand affinity through versatile silhouettes grounded in performance, quality, and design. As customers’ needs evolve, TUMI continues to offer solutions for every phase of life.
(L to R): The Medium Crossbody in Navy, Black Reflective and Black
The collection is offered in Black and Navy as core colorways, alongside a limited-edition option in Black Reflective. Every piece is crafted from lightweight nylon with a recycled lining, with clean structure and performance-led ease.
Key product features include a sporty cocoon silhouette, intuitive organization, and quick-access strap storage. An athletic, breathable back panel and side-wing design, inspired by performance running vests, are paired with angled leather accents. Together, these elements create a collection that feels technical, contemporary, and unmistakably TUMI.
Designed to move naturally with the body, AXIS delivers fluidity, comfort, and seamless organization through a refined technical aesthetic, balancing utility and restraint in every moment.
(L to R): Large Backpack 25L, Medium Backpack 20L, Medium Tote, Medium Crossbody, and Medium Sling in Black
“AXIS was created for a generation that is always moving forward, inspired by technology, and modernity. It was designed for the new TUMI customer whose journey does not begin and end with traditional working hours, but is defined by everything happening in their life. With its minimalist design, architectural influences, and subtle technical details, AXIS offers a new perspective on what an essential bag can be. It represents the next chapter for TUMI and for a new generation of customers who are constantly on the move.” said Victor Sanz, Global Creative Director at TUMI.
The Fall 2026 TUMI AXIS collection is available now at TUMI.com and in TUMI stores worldwide. For more on the collection, follow @TUMITravel.
Hashtag: #TUMI
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About TUMI
Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel, and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. For more about TUMI, visit TUMI.com and follow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the public to celebrate the completion of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple, and to tour the new temple. This sacred house of worship is the first Latter-day Saint temple in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple – the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia.
The First Presidency of the Church has announced that open house tours will run from Saturday, 15 August 2026, to Saturday, 22 August 2026, except on Sunday. The open house provides all people of all faiths the opportunity to tour the temple’s beautiful interior and grounds and learn about the purpose of this sacred structure.
Elder Eng Bunhuoch, an Area Seventy and senior leader of the Church in Cambodia, said, “The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple is a testament to the enduring faith of our Cambodian members and will serve as a focal point of spiritual growth for many years to come. It is more than a building; it is a sacred space that symbolizes our commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the eternal nature of families.
“We invite all to come, learn, and walk with us in our holy temple. You can experience our impression of heaven on earth and the special feelings that exist in the House of the Lord. In this temple, you will feel peace, receive inspiration, feel His love, and draw closer to Him. Our members open their arms to you and invite everyone to share the joy we feel in the temple.”
Following the public open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 30 August 2026. The open house presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all members of the public to enter and tour the temple prior to its dedication. After the dedication, the temple grounds will remain open to visitors; however, entry into the temple itself will be reserved for faithful members of the Church.
There are nearly 18,000 members of the Church in Cambodia. The temple will serve Church members in Cambodia and parts of Vietnam.
The architecture of the temple is inspired by traditional Khmer design elements and cultural heritage, with a central spire surrounded by four smaller spires.
The temple was announced by Church President Russell M. Nelson on 7 October 2018. Groundbreaking was held 18 September 2021, with the dedicatory prayer offered by Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission President Veasna Kuonno Neang.
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints differ from meetinghouses or chapels, where members gather for Sunday worship services. Each temple is considered a House of the Lord, where Jesus Christ’s teachings are reaffirmed through sacred ceremonies that unite families eternally.
In the temple, Church members learn more about the purpose of life. They learn where we came from before birth, why we are on this earth, and what will happen after we die. In the temple, members make promises to follow Jesus Christ and to serve others.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide Christian faith of nearly 18 million members, centered on the belief that all people are children of a loving God and that Jesus Christ is the Savior of mankind. Its mission is to bring people to Christ through learning His gospel, making special promises, and practicing love and service.
Members help others by living Christ’s teachings, caring for those in need, inviting all to receive the gospel, and uniting families eternally through temple work. Members are encouraged to be law-abiding, patriotic citizens who love and support their families, creating strong communities and a peaceful society.
The Church has more than 30,000 congregations in more than 160 countries, led by volunteer local leaders.
The Church offers resources in more than 110 languages, operates universities, and has a large humanitarian aid program. It has completed more than 670 humanitarian projects in Cambodia. The Church was restored in 1830 by Joseph Smith after a divine visitation. The Book of Mormon, a sacred record, complements the Bible, testifying of Jesus Christ’s divinity.
New national pavilions, first-time exhibitors spanning wild-capture fisheries to smart aquaculture technology, and a dedicated Seafood Processing Asia showcase the growing appetite for global suppliers to build strategic relationships across Asia
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August 2026 – Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia, organized by Diversified, will take place 2–4 September 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Seafood suppliers from around the world and across the supply chain will converge to debut products, build relationships and learn about the industry’s most timely opportunities and challenges. First-time exhibitors and new national and regional pavilions spanning four continents signal the importance of the event in positioning them strategically at the center of Asia’s growing marketplace.
Courtesy of Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia
“Seafood Expo Asia is an important platform for the B.C. Dive Fisheries to continue to strengthen our relationships with buyers across Southeast Asia,” said Lawrence Anderson, Director of Pacific Sea Cucumber and Urchin Harvesters Associations (Canada). “It’s an excellent platform to showcase our sustainably harvested premium quality seafood products.”
New Regional and National Pavilions Demonstrating Global Influence
New regional and national pavilions with a growing number of companies will take advantage of the growing demand for seafood across Asia and connect suppliers across the supply chain with buyers in Asia. New pavilions to this year’s event include British Columbia Government (Canada), Jeju Technopark (South Korea), Ministero dell’Agricoltura della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste (MASAF) (Italy) and The French Chamber of Commerce Singapore (France/Singapore).
Returning pavilions include Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (United States), Beijing Yinqicheng International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (China), CAPPMA (China), Dalian Huihetong Exhibition & Display Co., Ltd (China), Food Export USA – Northeast (United States), Hainan Fuchang Exhibition Service Co., Ltd (China), Japan Farmed Fish Export Association (Japan), Kochi Seafood Export Promotion Association (Japan), National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (South Korea), Seafood Industries Association Singapore (Singapore), Southern United States Trade Association – SUSTA (United States) and Valuedshow Management LLC (China).
New Exhibitors From Around the World
Beyond pavilions, first-time exhibitors are arriving from Ecuador, Chile, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and China, adding new voices, products and solutions to the exhibit hall. Blumar Asia Ltd, the Asia arm of Chile’s Blumar, will exhibit fresh and frozen Chilean Atlantic salmon alongside its jack mackerel and fishmeal lines. Jeju Technopark, a South Korean government-backed research and innovation center, develops smart land-based aquaculture technology for seaweed and laver cultivation using Jeju Island’s mineral-rich lava seawater. Xinjiang Tianyun Organic Agriculture Co., Ltd. farms salmon and trout at a base fed by glacial water in the Tianshan Mountains and holds BRC Global Food Safety and NSF antibiotic-free product certifications. Foodman Optoelectronic (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. specializes in food safety and quality-control equipment for seafood processing, including X-ray inspection systems that detect fish bones and foreign objects on the line.
From Ocean to Table: A Full Supply Chain Event
Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia is deliberately designed to reflect the full breadth of the seafood industry. Alongside the new exhibitors, returning participants include AquaChile, Austral Fisheries, Vinh Hoan Corporation, Marennes Oleron Oyster PGI and Omarsa S.A., among others. Processing equipment and solutions companies — including BAADER, Gucheng Shouan New Material Technology, Guy Cotten and Silikal GmbH — ensure that buyers sourcing automation, packaging, cold chain and aquaculture infrastructure reach their business goals in one location.
The 2026 exhibit hall will feature all types of seafood products — fresh, frozen, canned, preserved, value-added, processed and packaged — alongside solutions spanning processing and automation, aquaculture systems, cold chain infrastructure and advanced packaging. This full-spectrum lineup means that a hotel procurement manager, a supermarket buyer, a processing plant manager and a hatchery operator can each attend the same event and leave with new suppliers and new partnerships.
Business Matchmaking, New Products and Educational Opportunities
Beyond the exhibit hall, the event delivers a full program of business opportunities. Qualified high-volume importers and retail/foodservice buyers can participate in the Business Matchmaking Program, which facilitates structured, pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with exhibiting suppliers. The Seafood Excellence Asia Awards, the expo’s product competition, celebrates the best new seafood products on the market, giving innovative suppliers direct visibility with buyers and press at an evening reception.
An educational conference will bring together industry leaders to address seafood consumption trends and market outlook, AI in the supply chain, sustainability certification, RAS fish farming, processing trends across Asia and more. Rounding out the experience, live culinary demonstrations and open product tastings will bring seafood to life on the event floor, connecting buyers directly with the products they are sourcing.
Learn More & Register to Attend
Seafood industry professionals can learn more about Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia, find information on the conference program and other special events, and register to attend for free by visiting www.seafoodexpo.com/asia.
To register as media/press, please visit the press center.
Hashtag: #SEASIA26
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia
Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia is a trade event where buyers from across Asia and industry suppliers from around the world come together to network and conduct business in the lucrative Asian market. The event is produced by Diversified and takes place annually in Asia. SeafoodSource is the exposition’s official media covering industry news year-round.
Follow on Social LinkedIn @Seafood Expo Asia Instagram @seafoodexpoasia Facebook @SeafoodExpoAsia
About Diversified
Diversified is a global B2B events and media company that strengthens business communities by fostering a space, in person and online, for professionals and businesses to connect and grow. The company serves as a trusted partner across several industries including active lifestyle, business management, clean energy, commercial marine, healthcare, seafood, technology and more. The company’s global seafood portfolio of expositions and media includes Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia and SeafoodSource.com. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, the global company has divisions and offices around the world in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Diversified is a third-generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.
www.oceanx.org
LinkedIn,
YouTube
https://www.blue.com.hk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluehk/
https://www.facebook.com/blueinsurancehk
https://www.instagram.com/blueinsurancehk/
TUMI.com
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
YouTube
https://news-kh.churchofjesuschrist.org/
https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChrist.kh
Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia
