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Global Leaders to Gather in Singapore for AW Education’s Future Leadership Summit

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BEIJING, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid rapid technological advances and shifting geopolitical landscapes, education is moving away from the traditional focus on knowledge transfer toward developing leadership skills and encouraging cross-cultural exchange. A central question now is how to prepare a new generation of leaders with a global outlook, creative thinking, and resilience.

Against this backdrop, the Future Leadership Summit Singapore, hosted by AW Education International and co-organized by the ITB International Youth Alliance and WiseNet Asia, will take place on April 19–20, 2026, at the National University of Singapore (NUS). More than a discussion forum, the event reflects AW Education’s ongoing efforts to bring together global resources for high-net-worth families and emerging leaders.

AW Education's Future Leadership Summit
AW Education’s Future Leadership Summit

A Platform for Global Dialogue

The summit will feature leaders from academia, industry, and public service, creating a high-level international platform for dialogue. Speakers include George Loh, Vice President (Strategic Partnership) of NUS; Professor Huang Dejian, NUS Department of Food Science and Technology; Lam Kwok Yan, Co-founder of TAU Express; and Joel Teo, Board of Directors, Haw Chong Institute. They will share perspectives on Singapore’s innovation landscape and research ecosystem.

From the public and private sectors, David Chua, CEO of the National Youth Council Singapore; Fitzkhoon Liang, Associate Director of NUS Enterprise; and Lim Keong Wee, designer and entrepreneur, will discuss global industry trends and opportunities for youth development. Wang Jing, Founder and CEO of AW Education, and other key figures will focus on the summit’s theme: “Leadership Development Pathways in a Global Era,” with an emphasis on how emerging leaders can operate effectively in complex environments.

Expanding Opportunities for the Next Generation

As host, AW Education brings established expertise in global education planning, supported by a well-developed international resource network.

In partnership with NUS Enterprise, Singapore’s national startup incubator, the summit will provide selected young entrepreneurs with opportunities to present their projects and engage directly with international networks. Participants will gain exposure to a broader platform and closer access to relevant networks, reflecting AW Education’s focus on opening up international opportunities for high-potential youth and families.

An Immersive, Small-Group Experience

Unlike traditional conference formats, the summit offers the Singapore Future Immersion Experience, limited to 20 VIP participants. This curated program includes morning runs with a Singaporean ambassador, private visits to financial institutions, and small-group discussions with leaders from top schools and established families.

Participants will gain direct exposure to Singapore’s education system and social environment, while building meaningful connections with peers and senior professionals.

A Milestone in AW Education’s International Expansion

The Future Leadership Summit Singapore marks another step in AW Education’s continued international growth. With over 20 years of experience, the organization has built a strong network of high-value resources in Singapore and beyond, enabling seamless integration of education, industry, and innovation ecosystems.

This summit is intended to provide Chinese high-net-worth families with greater access to international opportunities, while exploring new approaches to developing globally minded leaders.

Through this initiative, AW Education aims to bring together a new generation of globally minded, resilient leaders equipped to navigate an increasingly complex environment. Attention now turns to Singapore as the summit approaches in April.

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Neutech Group Creates New Momentum for Ecological Growth in Education, Healthcare, and Wellness

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HONG KONG and DALIAN, China, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 27, Neutech Group (Stock Code: 9616.HK) released its 2025 annual results. Its business segments of education, healthcare and elderly care developed in synergy, creating new momentum for ecological growth. During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB2.039 billion and adjusted net profit of approximately RMB407 million. The Company intends to declare a final dividend for the year 2025 of HK28.0 cents per share, representing 40% of the adjusted net profit attributable to owners of the parent, maintaining a relatively high dividend payout ratio.

Education Business Maintains Steady Growth, Brand Reputation Reaches New Heights

In full-time formal higher education services, the Group’s three IT-focused undergraduate universities in Dalian, Chengdu and Guangdong have integrated AI, deepened professional connotation and smart campus construction. Education quality has risen steadily, further consolidating its leading position in the industry. Student enrollment continued to increase steadily in the 2025/2026 school year. The total number of student enrolment in our three universities reached over 59,000 as of 31 December 2025, representing an increase of 1.6% over the same period in 2024, which has been at an all-time high for years.

In 2025, the Group’s three universities received numerous accolades. In the 2024 Education Index of National Undergraduate University Innovation and Business Ventures Ranking (《2024年中國本科院校創新創業教育指數榜》) released by “Chuang Index”, a research and consulting institution for innovation and entrepreneurship education evaluation in higher education, Dalian University ranked 1st among private universities nationwide. In the Complete List of National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Sites in Private Universities (《民辦高校國家級一流本科專業建設點全覽》) issued by the Higher Education Special Committee of the China Private Education Association, Dalian University ranked 1st nationwide among private universities in terms of the number of approved national first-class undergraduate major construction sites. In the 2025 Computer Competition Index co-hosted by the China Higher Education Computer Education Research Association and other organizations, Dalian University retained its top position among private universities nationwide, while Chengdu University remained 1st among private universities in Sichuan Province. In the 2025 Shanghai Ranking’s Best Chinese Majors Ranking (《2025軟科中國大學專業排名》) , the Visual Communication Design major of Guangdong University ranked 1st among private universities in Guangdong Province.

In addition, the three universities achieved outstanding enrollment results in the 2025/2026 academic year. The highest admission score for the physics track of Dalian University exceeded the Liaoning provincial undergraduate control line by 99 points. The highest admission score for the physics track of Chengdu University exceeded the Sichuan provincial undergraduate control line by 100 points. The highest admission score for the physics track of Guangdong University exceeded the Guangdong provincial undergraduate control line by 68 points. Full enrollment was achieved in one round across multiple provinces.

In terms of education resources, the Group focused on the research, development, and application of emerging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, and the metaverse in the education sector following the main line of technology empowering education. Among them, Smart Education Platform 3.0 takes “deep integration of AI into the entire teaching process” as its core upgrade direction, establishing a controllable and trustworthy AI capability system covering all scenarios of teaching, learning, management, training and assessment. The Group upgraded Neuedu Metaverse Creative Creation and Sharing Platform (OpenNEU), providing more personalized, efficient and comprehensive learning support and services for school teaching. It developed an AIOT Home-based Elderly Care Training Laboratory, which, based on the future Smart Home 4.0 concept for home-based elderly care scenarios, built a comprehensive “teaching-training-research-industry-finance” four-in-one training system. In 2025, for 17 majors in IT, digital media, medical and wellness services, the Group developed 22 courses, 79 projects and 9 industry-scenario training laboratories. It carried out major co-construction and industry college cooperation with 52 institutions, covering nearly 15,300 enrolled students.

In terms of continuing education services, during the Reporting Period, relying on its more than 90 national, provincial, municipal, and industry-level training qualifications, the Group delivered 219 training programs for 112 institutional clients, representing a 16% increase compared with the full year of 2024. The independently developed Neuedu Education Online platform has accumulated 2.339 million registered users. It was also accredited as a “Training Site for the Industrial and Information Technology Talent Training Project” by the Education and Examination Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in 2025.

In 2025, the Group continued to deepen its global layout and entered into a strategic cooperation with WorldSkills International (WSI), becoming the first Chinese enterprise to join as its Global Premium Partner to jointly cultivate international digital talents. Seizing new opportunities for education export under the Belt and Road Initiative, and on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, the Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Luban Workshop. In the future, the two parties will deepen cooperation around three core areas: co-developing digital talent training curricula, teacher training, and student practical training.

Comprehensive Layout in Elderly Care Technology and Services with Strategic System Taking Shape

To proactively address the profound impacts and unique opportunities arising from China’s increasingly prominent “aging” society, the Group has strategically embarked on expanding and deepening its presence in the silver economy market, creating a new ecosystem that integrates “Education, Healthcare and Wellness.”

In terms of smart elderly care, in 2025, the Group constructed a multi-scenario smart wellness solution and launched the “citywide smart elderly care platform.” Positioned as new infrastructure for city elderly care, it creates a digital foundation that connects “government, institutions, communities, and families.” As of 31 December 2025, the Group had officially expanded into over 20 cities, basically forming a nationwide layout. The launched “Shenyang Shengqing Wellness (盛情康養)” and “Dalian Smart Wellness” platforms cover 30 core elderly care scenarios, serving over 50,000 users, gathering more than 1,750 high-quality service providers, and offering nearly 8,000 elderly-friendly products and services online.

In terms of elderly education services, Neucare Phoenix Academy, adhering to the “LIFECARES” educational model of “leisure, wellness, healthcare, education and social engagement”, has built a nationwide elderly education network comprising “3 branch schools and 8 branch institutes.” During the Reporting Period, Phoenix Academy recorded over 2,000 enrollments in its offline paid courses for elderly learners.

Furthermore, Wecare Family Nursing Home, affiliated with the Group, was awarded the title of “Liaoning Province Five-Star Elderly Care Institution (遼寧省五級養老機構)” by the Department of Civil Affairs of Liaoning Province. As of 31 December 2025, the occupancy rate of Wecare Family Nursing Home reached 93%, among which, 96% were aged 80 or older and mainly for elders with semi-disability or worse. Additionally, acting as a demonstration center for smart elderly care solutions, it has fully deployed the “Ruixintong (睿新通)” integrated medical, wellness, and elderly care SAAS service system.

Continuous Improvement of Medical Service Quality and Sustained Enhancement of Brand Influence

Through the integration of education, healthcare and wellness, the Group has forged a new model of integrated development in “education, healthcare and wellness.” This forms an operational format where education supports healthcare and wellness, healthcare transitions to wellness and assists education, and wellness relies on healthcare and assists education.

In 2025, the affiliated Ruikang Cardiovascular Hospital successfully undertook the national cardiovascular high-risk screening project, becoming the solely designated screening institution for this project in the Liaoning region. It obtained the provincial qualification for the mutual recognition of medical examinations and tests, and successfully integrated with the “Liaoning Provincial Mutual Recognition Platform for Examinations and Tests (遼寧省檢查檢驗互認平臺).” This achievement makes it one of the first hospitals in the province, and the very first private medical institution among the nine tertiary hospitals in Dalian, to go live on this platform. In 2025, Ruikang Cardiovascular Hospital received nearly 58,000 outpatient and emergency visits, with over 11,000 inpatient and surgical admissions. Ruikang Stomatology Hospital was awarded the honor of Liaoning Province Elderly-Friendly Medical Institution (《遼寧省老年友善醫療機構》) by the Health Commission of Liaoning Province., with outpatient visits exceeding 23,000 in 2025.

Looking ahead, Neutech Group will continuously promote the implementation of the integrated ecosystem of education, healthcare, and wellness through model innovation, platform empowerment, data-driven approaches, and facility upgrades. For formal education, the Group will adhere to the development guideline of “stabilizing scale, building foundations; improving quality, strengthening the core,” bridging the entire educational chain of “enrollment-cultivation-employment.” Guided by the strategy of “AI + Education, Deep Integration of Industry and Education,” the Group will focus on R&D to create a flagship product matrix that is “AI-driven, scenario-led, and hardware-software integrated,” continuously enhancing the core capabilities of educational services. Concurrently, the Group will accelerate the nationwide deployment of the citywide smart elderly care platform, systematically building a standardized business system of “One Platform, Two Centers” to create a standardized, replicable operational model. Positioned as new infrastructure for city elderly care, it aims to become a trusted digital elderly care partner for the government. In terms of medical services, the Group will drive the upgrade from single-treatment to full-cycle health management, building a full-chain proactive health management system featuring “early screening and treatment of chronic diseases + personalized lifestyle prescriptions + functional medicine interventions.” Through resource integration and complementary advantages, the Group will achieve the deep integration of multiple business formats, concentrating efforts to create an integrated development model of “education, healthcare and wellness” to comprehensively meet the diversified needs of internal and external customers.

About Neutech Group Limited

Neutech Group Limited (referred to as “Neutech Group” or “the Group”), since its establishment in 2000, has developed over twenty-six years to become a leading provider of digital talent education services and a pioneer of teaching, medical, health care and tourism ecology. In response to China’s accelerating aging population, the Group strategically expanded into elderly education and healthcare services starting in 2024. Relying on the innovative research and development capability of “education + technology + medical care” the Group is creating a new integrated model of “teaching, medical care, health and tourism.” Currently, the Group operates two main business sectors: (i)Education Services; and (ii)Medical and Healthcare Service. The education service encompasses three key categories:(i) Full-time higher education services; (ii) Educational resource empowerment; and (iii) Lifelong education services. The medical and healthcare service comprises two principal domains:(i) Medical services; and (ii) healthcare services

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Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Co-present the Annual “No Limits”

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In 2026, Joining Hands with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to Present Light and Shadow on Strings


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – Co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, “No Limits” 2026 will collaborate for the first time with Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) to jointly present Light and Shadow on Strings. The concert will be held on 28 March 2026 (Saturday) at 3pm at the Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. Featuring a 50-member HKCO ensemble alongside rising erhu star Yang Enhua, the performance brings together solo, chamber and orchestral works in a celebratory programme of Chinese music, showcasing the artistic synergy that emerges when musicians of diverse abilities share the same stage.

The concert is one of the major programmes of “No Limits” 2026 and marks HKCO’s inaugural participation in this inclusive festival, representing a significant step forward in advancing inclusive arts within Hong Kong’s mainstream cultural landscape.

Rupert Woo Pak-tuen, Associate Conductor of HKCO and Resident Conductor of the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra, will lead the ensemble and Yang Enhua in a selection of orchestral works. These include the huqin quartet Ru-Meng-Ling, the five-piece combo Autumn Moon on a Placid Lake, and the string quintets Three Variations on Yangguan and A Joyful Evening. The programme also features Tam Yat-sing’s Eternal Night, which was named the Audience’s Favourite at HKCO’s 2023 Music from the Heart concert. Through diverse ensemble formations, the performance weaves a richly layered world of Chinese music, revealing both the delicacy and dynamism of Chinese music through refined musical dialogue.

Yang Enhua will perform three solo works: Dishui Nanyin Words of the Blind, recognised as part of Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage; Sun Wenming’s renowned Farewell; and Hua Yanjun (Ah Bing)’s iconic Reflection of the Moon on the Water. Through nuanced expression and tonal depth, these works embody both the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese music, conveying resilience and dignity of spirit amid adversity.

The concert will also present the world premiere of Luminous Sound Journey, a newly commissioned work by cross-disciplinary composer Luk Wai-chun, commissioned by “No Limits” and HKCO. Inspired by the sensory experiences of visually impaired individuals in perceiving light and sound, the piece intertwines sonic and visual imagination, guiding audiences into a musical journey that transcends perception and expectation.

Co-produced by “No Limits” and HKCO, Light and Shadow on Strings marks an important milestone in the journey of inclusive arts towards the mainstream stage.

Eddy Zee, Project Director of “No Limits”, said: “Light and Shadow on Strings is an important embodiment of No Limits’ commitment to advancing inclusive arts into the mainstream. The collaboration between Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and erhu soloist Yang Enhua demonstrates how the spirit of inclusion can be realised on the foundation of professional artistic excellence, revealing the distinctive creative energy that emerges when mainstream musicians and artists of diverse abilities come together.”

Dr Chin Man-wah, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, said: “There are multiple perspectives when it comes to defining the success of a social care project; it is not just about the audience attendance rate, but more importantly about the cultivation of talent, the accumulation of experience, and the establishment of mindsets.”

Rupert Woo Pak-tuen, Associate Conductor of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Resident Conductor of the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra said: “Light and Shadow on Strings reveals the rich layers of Chinese music, from the subtle intimacy of solo passages to the powerful resonance of ensemble works. Through this collaboration, we hope audiences can experience the music’s purity of tone, its striking contrasts, and the profound emotional intensity it carries. This programme serves to illustrate our vision of harmony in diversity and our unwavering commitment to inclusion.”

Yang Enhua said:”Music has always been my bridge to the world, leading me beyond the boundaries of visual impairment. Through this performance, I hope to show how sound carries emotion and imagination, and to embrace the diverse ways we all perceive the world. I truly value this collaboration with No Limits and Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Their professionalism and trust have allowed us to create and share the sincere power of music on equal ground.”

Light and Shadow on Strings is the closing programme of the eighth edition of No Limits. For details, please visit: www.nolimits.hk.

Light and Shadow on Strings
Date and Time 28 March 2026 (Sat), 3pm
Venue Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
Ticket HK$258、HK$198
Accessibility Services Subtitles in Chinese and English, house programme in audio format and extra wheelchair seating available; guide dogs welcome
Note Approx. 80 minutes with one interval
The performance contains smoke effects
The performance contains scenes of near complete darkness
Song Composer / Arranger
Dishui Nanyin Words of the Blind Yang Enhua
Erhu Solo Farewell Sun Wenming
Erhu Solo Reflection of the Moon on the Water Hua Yanjun

Orch.by Ding Guoshun

Five-piece Combo Autumn Moon on a Placid Lake Lui Man Shing
Huqin Quartet Ru-Meng-Ling Yang Chunjia
String Quintet Three Variations on Yangguan Ancient Tune

Arr. by Hu Dengtiao

String Quintet A Joyful Evening Hu Dengtiao
Eternal Night Tam Yat sing
Seeking (The Third Movement of The Desert Smoke Suite) Zhao Jiping
Luminous Sound Journey (Commissioned by No Limits and HKCO / World Premiere) Luk Wai-chun

Hashtag: #NoLimits

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About “No Limits”

Launched in 2019 and co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, “No Limits” offers barrier-free performances and events and explores and promotes inclusiveness and understanding through the arts.

Every year from February to March, “No Limits” showcases a series of fascinating programmes of music, dance, theatre and film by international and Hong Kong artists of different abilities. It also presents free film screenings as well as education and community programmes including an international symposium.

“No Limits” is committed to provide accessible in-venue performances and programmes for people with different abilities, highlighting creativity and talent in a variety of forms, spreading the message of inclusion to the society.

For more information about “No Limits”, please visit .

About Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Founded in 1977, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is often invited to perform at famous venues and festivals all over the world, having covered Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and the Arctic Circle to date. It is therefore acclaimed as a leader among full-sized Chinese music ensembles in the international arena today. The Orchestra is set up in four sections: bowed-strings, plucked-strings, wind and percussion. The instruments include both the traditional and the improved, new versions: the bowed-string section has been using the Eco-Huqin series developed by the Orchestra since 2009. HKCO performs both traditional Chinese music and contemporary, full-length works in a variety of musical formats and contents. It also explores new frontiers in music through commissioning over 2,400 new works of various types and styles, whether as original compositions or arrangements.

About Yang Enhua

Yang Enhua began learning erhu at the age of 12, and has over fifteen years’ experience studying under Zhao Yijun, Gan Bolin, Li Aping, Peng Cheng, and Mao Qinghua of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. In 2022, Yang won the VSA International Young Soloists Competition and performed at the Kennedy Center, USA. In 2024, he performed in Seoul and ranked fourth in Korea’s first International Visually Impaired Solo Competition. In 2025, he won the Silver Award at the Singapore International Solo and Chamber Music Competition (Chinese Music category), and received a top ten award at the Danny Awards and the Special Grand Prize at the World Chinese Music Competition. Yang is committed to promoting musical inclusion, supporting employment for people with disabilities, and connecting communities through music. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, supported by the Lee Hysan Scholarship.

About the Hong Kong Arts Festival

Launched in 1973, the Hong Kong Arts Festival is a major international arts festival committed to enriching the cultural life of the city. In February and March every year, the Festival presents leading local and international artists from all genres of the performing arts, giving equal importance to great traditions and contemporary creations. The Festival also commissions and produces work in theatre, music, chamber opera and contemporary dance by Hong Kong’s own creative talents and emerging artists, many of which have subsequently had successful runs in Hong Kong and overseas. Every year, the Festival also presents more than 250 “PLUS” and educational activities that offer diverse arts experiences to the community as well as tertiary, secondary and primary school students. In addition, through the “No Limits” project co-presented with The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Festival strives to create an inclusive space for people of different abilities to share the joy of the arts together.

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Charting Solutions in an Uncertain World

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CGTN’s special feature explores potential impacts of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan beyond its borders.


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – As policymakers and business leaders convene at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference, one of the most closely watched gatherings on the global calendar, attention is turning to China’s national development blueprint: the 15th Five-Year Plan. Beijing’s latest development roadmap arrives at a critical moment, as the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation and climate change. With these challenges mounting, many international observers are exploring how this blueprint will shape future development trajectories within China and beyond.

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Charting Solutions in an Uncertain World
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Charting Solutions in an Uncertain World

Achim Steiner, former administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, regards green transition, which takes center stage in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, as one of the defining economic shifts of the coming decades. He emphasizes that China’s leadership on renewable energy, ranging from solar panels to electric vehicles, have not only driven down global costs, but also turned technologies like EVs that were once considered “luxury and privilege” into accessible tools for people’s daily lives. He noted such a giant leap in green technology represents a frontline opportunity for transformation on the African continent, where over 600 million people still lack electricity. Steiner believes the green mindset adopted by Beijing will help many developing nations to avoid catastrophic fallout from climate change. And as certain western nations waver on climate commitments, China’s approach to addressing global warming, in contrast, provides a compelling model of a responsible nation, which suggests that green growth can be a policy priority and allow for win-win progress.

Mohd Faiz Abdullah, executive chairman of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies in Malaysia, situates China’s development strategy within a regional context. He says that the cooperation between China and ASEAN has been contributing to regional and global growth. He described the global economic status quo as “increasingly fragmented,” adding that the key challenge is “not to help one individual economy grow,” but to achieve shared and sustained prosperity “at regional and global levels.” Such a joint task requires shared responsibility in a variety of crucial areas covered in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, including advanced manufacturing, green transition and technological upgrading. In his view, the development vision demonstrated in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan is not solely inward-looking, but also a domestic model that can convert to outward impact to the wider world. Abdullah also highlighted that China and ASEAN have already formed one of the world’s most dynamic economic partnerships, characterized by expanding investment flows and deepening integration. He believes that the continued implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will ensure ASEAN and China can work together to achieve shared economic progress for the next decade.

Justin Yifu Lin, former chief economist for the World Bank, argues that while the global economy is mired in uncertainty and turbulence, China remains a rare source of stability, certainty and development momentum. Since about 2008, he noted, China has contributed roughly 30 percent of global growth, underscoring its role as a key engine of the world economy. Acknowledging that challenges are universal rather than unique to China, Lin stressed that what matters is the ability to recognize both constraints and opportunities, and to turn the latter into tangible growth. He pointed to China’s continued potential in technological innovation and industrial upgrading, supported by its large talent pool, vast domestic market, comprehensive manufacturing base and effective coordination between market forces and government policy. While external risks such as supply chain disruptions and trade tensions persist, alongside domestic pressures, including aging and regional development imbalance, Lin suggests China still holds significant growth potential, possibly around 8 percent per year through 2035, if these challenges are well managed.

In a world increasingly defined by uncertainty, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan is deemed as an important source of direction and momentum. As the country aims for a good start to its next five-year development period, seeking to advance modernization through high-quality development, major tasks still lie ahead.

Hashtag: #BoaoForumForAsia #ChinaEconomy #FiveYearPlan #GlobalGrowth #GreenTransition

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Taiwan’s Battery Swapping Leader Gogoro Advances as a New Era of Urban Mobility at The Economist’s Sustainability Week Asia

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TAIPEI, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gogoro, a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, was invited to the 5th annual Sustainability Week Asia hosted by The Economist in Bangkok on March 26. CEO Henry Chiang delivered a keynote address: “The Mobility Transformation Asia Needs,” showcasing how Gogoro’s innovative battery swapping technology and electric scooter are redefining urban mobility. He highlighted that battery swapping has effectively resolved the infrastructure bottlenecks of electrifying two-wheelers in high-density Asian cities, providing a pragmatic and proven path for sustainable urban transformation.

Taiwan’s Battery Swapping Leader Gogoro Advances as a New Era of Urban Mobility at The Economist's Sustainability Week Asia
Taiwan’s Battery Swapping Leader Gogoro Advances as a New Era of Urban Mobility at The Economist’s Sustainability Week Asia

Building on 11 years of leadership in Taiwan, Gogoro has established the world’s largest and the most robust battery swapping energy network. With a dense network of 1.4 million smart batteries and more than 2,700 GoStations across Taiwan, Gogoro currently serves over 650,000 scooter owners, hosting 370,000 daily swaps every day. This high-efficiency, large-scale management has not only transformed daily mobility but has also acted as a significant economic catalyst, fostering an electric vehicle industry worth $122 billion dollars.

“Building cleaner, smarter and safer cities through technological innovation has always been the core of Gogoro’s vision.” said Henry Chiang, CEO of Gogoro. “Today, the impact of climate challenges is no longer just about transportation, but about the air we breathe, and the cities we leave behind. By introducing an innovative battery swapping solution, we have eliminated the barriers of electrifying two-wheelers in Asia and support riders to refuel in seconds anytime, anywhere. What works in Taiwan can now transform cities across Asia and far beyond.”

Gogoro continues to expand an open ecosystem by partnering with cross-industry leaders to accelerate the sustainability transformation. The company founded the PBGN (Powered by Gogoro Network) alliance, assisting leading motorcycle giants—including Yamaha—to build electric vehicles , and effectively spearheading transformation of Taiwan’s scooter industry.

Gogoro is now demonstrating the global scalability of its model by exporting its successful Taiwan experience to key international markets. In South Korea, Gogoro scales its commercial footprint through a partnership with Bikebank, focusing on high-frequency delivery fleets. In Vietnam, through a strategic joint venture with Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, Gogoro expects to launch pilot programs with major commercial platform partners in the second quarter of this year. This momentum will culminate in the fourth quarter with the introduction of a new vehicle tailored for the Vietnam market. These milestones underscore Gogoro’s flexible solutions to meet diverse market demands, and continue to solidify its role in shaping the future of global urban living.

Trooly Brings 45-Minute In-Depth Interviews to Scale with 180 Million Global Respondents

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PALO ALTO, Calif., March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trooly, an AI-native research platform, has launched its agent-based architecture to automate qualitative user research, transforming how businesses understand their users.

The platform enables enterprises to conduct 45-minute in-depth interviews at scale in 10 minutes and receive professional, actionable insights within 24 hours, improving efficiency by 3–5× and reducing costs by 50% compared with traditional methods.

The SOTA Core

Fueled by a continuous stream of domain expertise, Trooly has engineered a self-reinforcing data flywheel that compounds with every interaction, forming a durable and defensible advantage. Its agents combine long and short horizon reasoning with multi-model awareness, enabling them to detect subtle cues and uncover the intent beneath what users explicitly say.

This integrated system allows Trooly to deliver state-of-the-art performance in deep qualitative interviews, outperforming traditional approaches and other AI-native solutions.

The “Empathy Engine”

Building on the team’s prior experience in AI emotional companionship, Trooly has embedded an “Empathy Engine” into its agent. More than just a skilled interviewer, the agent is designed to detects subtle emotional signals in interviewees’ tone and expression, and responds in real time with validation and support, creating a safe space for users to open up.

This leads to deeper conversations, more authentic insights, and ultimately higher-quality research outcomes.

180 Million Global Respondent

Trooly provides access to a network of approximately 180 million potential respondents across 25 countries, covering both mainstream and niche segments. This global reach enables users to quickly source the right participants and efficiently complete studies across diverse markets.

Each interview is conducted as a 45-minute in-depth session, with full video recordings and transcripts provided. All raw data is fully accessible, ensuring transparency and verifiability.

“Trooly’s role goes beyond delivering user research reports.” said Zephyr Sun, CTO at Trooly. “We aim to provide entrepreneurs with more direct, actionable insights and frontline decision-making advice, enabling end-to-end delivery for our clients.”

About Trooly

Trooly is an AI-native research platform powered by advanced voice agents, which is able to autonomously design studies, conduct in-depth interviews, and deliver insights within 48 hours.

Company Website: https://www.trooly.ai  
Location: Palo Alto

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Channel Oishii (R) Dedicated to Japanese Food Culture Launched on Amasian TV in North America

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TOKYO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) and ODK Media, Inc., operator of Amasian TV, North America’s ad-supported free streaming TV (FAST) service, announced on March 27 the launch of Channel Oishii, the first Japanese food and lifestyle channel on the platform. The channel offers a 24/7 lineup of programming — including dramas, films, documentaries, and anime — bringing viewers the flavors, places, and stories that make Japanese food culture so “oishii” (delicious).

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“‘Oishii’ is what Japanese people say when something tastes truly delicious, but it also expresses a broader feeling of comfort, discovery, and shared enjoyment around food,” said Hiroshi Maeda, JIB President and CEO. “Channel Oishii brings together compelling food storytelling from across Japan, allowing North American audiences to enjoy it at their convenience, free of charge.”

Interest in Japanese cuisine continues to grow across North America. Japan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2025, more than 42 million. Many were drawn by the country’s culture and food experiences. Audiences are increasingly eager to explore the stories behind Japan’s flavors.

Channel Oishii offers a diverse lineup of food-related content across multiple genres. Stories, characters, and places provide viewers with a window into the country’s kitchens, cafes, and dining rooms. Highlights include “The Solitary Gourmet (Kodoku no Gurume).” This pioneering food drama follows traveling salesman Goro Inogashira as he discovers memorable meals, savoring the simple pleasure of eating alone. Also featured is Shibuyummy, a lively food series that explores the streets of Tokyo’s Shibuya district, uncovering hidden delights, local favorites, and street food legends — from casual “ramen” (noodle) shops to upscale sushi counters and cozy “yokocho” (alley) bars.

“Free streaming platforms are becoming an important gateway for audiences to discover global content,” said Peter Park, Chief Strategy Officer at ODK Media. “By bringing Channel Oishii to Amasian TV, we’re giving viewers an opportunity to explore Japanese food culture while reinforcing our broader mission of making international storytelling more accessible.”

Channel Oishii is available free on Amasian TV in the United States and Canada on Channel 500. Viewers can watch the live stream and AVOD via smart TV, mobile devices, or on the web at https://amasian.tv/live/channel-oishii. For updates and highlights, follow Channel Oishii on Instagram @channeloishii and https://jibtv.com/en/channeloishii.

Channel Oishii is powered by Amagi’s FAST distribution technology, enabling reliable channel playout, scheduling, and distribution to audiences across North America. The channel experience is further enhanced by Deepdub’s human-expressive AI-inspired dubbing and localization, allowing Japanese content to reach viewers with authentic, studio-grade voice performances.

About Amasian TV

Amasian TV is North America’s first ad-supported free streaming TV platform to offer a wide range of content from across Asia — including dramas, movies, anime, lifestyle programming, and live channels. Through ODK Media’s advanced localization, Amasian TV helps make international content more accessible, connecting global stories with the next generation of streaming audiences.

Official website: https://amasian.tv/ 

About Japan International Broadcasting

Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) is a group company of NHK, the sole public media organization in Japan. JIB was established to expand the global reach of Japanese programming through an all-Japan effort involving the NHK Group, private broadcasters, trading companies, and businesses in the information, communications, and financial sectors.

Official website: https://jibtv.com/en/ 

About ODK Media

Founded in 2011, ODK Media, Inc. is a global media company specializing in streaming distribution, localization, and cross-border content monetization. Through its owned and operated platforms — including OnDemandKorea, OnDemandChina, OnDemandViet, and Amasian TV — ODK Media connects international content with audiences across North America. The company leverages advanced distribution infrastructure to help content partners expand their reach and make global storytelling more accessible.

Official website: https://www.odkmedia.net/ 

Haier Celebrates Excellence in Paris With New Smart Home Portfolio

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PARIS, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Building on its deep-rooted commitment to the European market, Haier, the world’s leading IoT ecosystem brand dedicated to premium consumer experiences, convenes global partners, customers and international media for the exclusive Champions Meeting in Paris. Held between the iconic Roland-Garros and Paris Saint-Germain stadiums, the event marks a defining milestone on Haier’s global journey, showcasing the brand’s vision for intelligent, personalised living and reinforcing its commitment to creating “Number One experiences” for consumers in Europe and beyond.

Haier Celebrates Excellence in Paris With New Smart Home Portfolio
Haier Celebrates Excellence in Paris With New Smart Home Portfolio

More than a product showcase, the Champions Meeting unites Haier’s international ecosystem in two legendary venues symbolising ambition, excellence and performance — values that mirror the brand’s own philosophy of continuous innovation. From premium home entertainment to food preservation, fabric care, cooking, dishwashing and floorcare, Haier unveils a new generation of flagship solutions powered by artificial intelligence, advanced sensors and cutting-edge design.

“Being Number One is not simply about market leadership; our ambition is to continuously elevate the way people experience the home,” said Neil Tunstall, CEO Haier Europe. “Through our Zero Distance to Consumer philosophy, we turn real-life insights into intelligent technologies that adapt, learn and deliver increasingly intuitive, personalised and meaningful experiences.”

Francesco Di Valentin, Chief Business Officer of Haier Europe, added: “Our collaborations with the world of sport reflect the same pursuit of excellence that drives our innovation. Events like the Champions Meeting allow us to connect directly with customers and partners in inspiring settings while presenting the strength of our portfolio and the value of our ecosystem.”

Haier’s latest innovations are adapting to users’ habits to deliver high performance
Haier’s latest innovations are adapting to users’ habits to deliver high performance

Adapting to users’ habits to deliver high performance, Haier’s latest innovations are organised around three core value pillars that address modern living needs:

AI-Powered Intelligence

Haier’s latest flagship products integrate advanced AI to deliver smarter, more personalised performance. The Smart TV 2026 range (32-115 inches) features Haier’s proprietary Homey AI architecture across Mini LED, QD-Mini LED, OLED, QLED and LED technologies for immersive viewing tailored to films, sports and gaming. The Horizon Collection refrigerators, with capacities up to 700 litres, offer intelligent preservation via NutriBank, Active Fresh Zone and the AI Food Care System. The Vision 15 laundry series introduces AI Vision Sense, AI Power Sense and AI Memory, enabling precision fabric care that adapts to user habits.

Human-Centred Experiences

Designed for effortless daily living, these solutions combine intuitive AI with thoughtful features. The ID Series steam ovens, powered by the Bionicook AI framework, analyse and optimise cooking processes for consistently superior results. Marking Haier’s debut in floorcare, the I-Pro Clean range includes floor washers, cordless and robotic vacuums. The Series 5 I-Pro Clean Z5 stands out with its innovative Double Roller system, which captures dirt efficiently while reducing passes, streaks and drying time.

Energy-Efficient Solutions

Tailored to European expectations on sustainability, these innovations optimise resource use without compromising performance. The groundbreaking MultiWash washing machine features three independent drums, allowing simultaneous washing of different loads with separate programmes, temperatures and cycles to save time and energy while delivering garment-specific care. The I-Pro Shine Series 7 Biovitae dishwashers set a new hygiene benchmark with patented multi-wavelength visible light technology that eliminates 99.99% of bacteria (Eurofins certified). Advanced hydraulics, including the H-Spray Arm and Cutlery Shine Plus, further enhance cleaning efficiency while optimising water and energy consumption for spotless results.

Since entering the European market in the 1990s, Haier has steadily expanded its presence and now operates in over 45 markets across Europe. The Paris gathering marks a key milestone in its global journey, celebrating shared excellence and reaffirming its ambition to lead the evolution of the smart home worldwide.

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

About Haier Group

Founded in 1984, Haier Group is a leading global provider of better life and digital transformation solutions, with the purpose of “More Creation, More Possibilities”. Built around advanced technology, superior design and tailored experiences, Haier offers a broad portfolio of connected solutions across washing, cooling, cooking and air treatment. Haier has been ranked as the world’s No. 1 brand in major appliances for the 17th consecutive year, according to Euromonitor International.

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