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OPPO Find N3 and Find N3 Flip Smartphones Launch Globally Unlocking a New Level of Foldable Excellence

  • OPPO Find N3 and Find N3 Flip launched in global markets
  • Both phones introduce breakthrough technologies in their category

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 October 2023 – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global availability of its Find N3 and Find N3 Flip foldable smartphones. Each delivers breakthrough experiences across imaging, design, and usability, empowering customers to expect more from their next foldable.

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“Our goal at OPPO is to create the best, and that’s what we’ve done with Find N3 and Find N3 Flip. A big-screened foldable should always be a pleasure to use, so Find N3 has two clear, bright, comfortable, rich-looking displays; neither screen is a compromise. We also believe that premium smartphones should have incredible cameras; yes, even flip phones. So, both Find N3 and Find N3 Flip can capture life’s precious moments without missing the fine details. Underpinned by flagship performance and features that matter most to our customers, Find N3 and Find N3 Flip are ready to empower creativity, productivity, and self-expression, unlocking a new level of foldable excellence.”

Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer, OPPO

Find N3 combines a thin and light design with an elevated aesthetic. Its two flagship screens are the sharpest and brightest of any foldable and a comfortable size, and it’s the first foldable to feature a pro-grade imaging system. Its advanced cameras, new stacked pixel technology, and Hasselblad tuning and modes combine with ColorOS 13.2’s next-generation capabilities for PC-level productivity in your palm. Add uncompromising performance, battery life, and charging speeds, and Find N3 delivers a best-in-class two-in-one experience in a striking-looking, slimline package.

Find N3 Flip also brings a series of firsts to its category: the first flagship triple-camera flip phone and the first to feature a telephoto lens. More than a fantastic camera, the upgraded vertical cover screen introduces third-party app support to the series, and a refined ColorOS 13.2 combines with premium styling and flagship performance to lay the foundation for an awesome smartphone and a new standard of flip phone.

OPPO Find N3

The Clearest and Brightest Foldable Screens

For a brilliant view whether open or closed, Find N3’s two large, comfortable-to-use screens are the clearest and brightest of any foldable. Building on Find N and Find N2’s Golden Ratio displays, Find N3’s screens are taller, creating a 6.3″ outer screen, and a 7.8″ unfolded screen. When closed, Find N3 is a traditional smartphone, and when open, it becomes an immersive tablet.

Find N3's two flagship displays
Find N3’s two flagship displays

Both of Find N3’s screens display over 425 pixels per inch for flagship clarity, and 1440Hz PWM dimming ensures they are comfortable to use, even for long periods. LTPO technology makes a smooth 120Hz dynamic refresh rate possible for fluid scrolling and gameplay, and with up to 2,800 nits peak brightness, even in direct sunlight, Find N3’s screens are easy to see. By adding a self-healing layer to smooth out scuffs, Find N3’s unfolded screen is almost crease-free for an uninterrupted view.

Three powerful speakers make left and right-channel stereo sound possible, whether Find N3 is held horizontally or vertically. It’s also 30% louder than its main competitor, with 100% superior bass reproduction for a richer sound, while Spatial Audio from its powerful speakers or headphones ensures Find N3 is the ultimate smartphone for immersive experiences.

Built to Last and Styled to Perfection

OPPO's Third-generation Flexion Hinge for Find N3
OPPO’s Third-generation Flexion Hinge for Find N3

OPPO’s third-generation Flexion Hinge lies at the core of Find N3’s thin, light body. Despite being smaller than the previous generation hinge, it’s more durable. In addition to IPX4 splash resistance, Find N3 is the first phone to be Independently tested to withstand 1 million folds by TÜV Rheinland.

Complementing this world-class durability, Find N3’s premium design is elegant and thin at 5.8mm when open and 11.7mm when closed. Weighing just 239g in vegan leather, it’s also lighter than some traditional bar flagships, and with its easy-to-grip flat sides and curved corners, feels perfectly natural to hold and use.

Find N3’s confident, axisymmetric design looks magnificently balanced, with its camera echoing Find X6’s iconic Cosmos Ring design, and it’s available in two colours: Champagne Gold (glass back), and Classic Black (vegan leather back).

Three Pro-grade Cameras for Iconic Photography

OPPO changes the face of foldable photography with Find N3’s three pro-grade cameras, covering three popular full-frame equivalent focal lengths: 14mm, 24mm, and 70mm.

Debuting Sony’s 48MP1 LYTIA-T808 sensor on foldables, this two-layer stacked CMOS image sensor creates more space to receive light, resulting in reduced noise, superior dynamic range, and richly detailed photos and videos.

Find N3’s 48MP ultra-wide camera is powerful and versatile. Its sensor is over 100% larger than the ultra-wide sensors in other flagship foldables, and with autofocus, captures dynamic macro shots as well as expansive landscapes and group shots.

When you need to zoom, Find N3’s ultra-thin periscope telephoto camera combines a 64MP resolution with a fast f/2.6 aperture for shots loaded with detail whether taken in the day or night.

Portrait photography is at the heart of Find N3 and Find N3 Flip, with both phones enhanced with Hasselblad Portrait Mode. OPPO Computational Photography engine also underpins both phones’ class-leading quality, balancing excellent dynamic range with natural-looking results.

PC-level Productivity in Your Pocket

Running Android 13 with ColorOS 13.2, Find N3 will receive four years of software updates and five years of security updates. This is all part of OPPO’s commitment to delivering a long-lasting, quality experience, both in terms of hardware and software.

OPPO has also reimagined the big-screen foldable experience for Find N3.

The Global TaskBar with App Library and File Pocket ensures recent files and apps are always within easy reach, and for PC-level productivity in your palm, OPPO pioneered Boundless View. This empowers users to flow effortlessly across two full-screen apps on Find N3’s 7.8″ screen.

With Boundless View for three apps, it’s easy to work across three tall apps, with two appearing on-screen alongside one another, and a third off-screen. Simply tap the off-screen app to bring it into view.

15″ Boundless View displays all three apps with a 7.8″ tablet view for maximum focus on one app at a time, while still multitasking naturally between all three. Easily access an interactive overview of your active apps with a four-finger pinch, for a 15″ view in your palm.

Peace of Mind and Incredible Performance

OPPO puts privacy at the core of the Find N3 experience, with Sound-Sealed Call preventing anyone nearby from hearing phone calls, and a dedicated security chip protecting files at a hardware level. Find N3 user data can only be accessed by its user.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, it delivers 35% improved performance and a 40% boost in overall efficiency versus last-generation chipsets, and with 512GB UFS 4.0 storage and 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, expect true flagship gaming and multitasking. Find N3 can also keep over 40 apps running in the background thanks to OPPO’s Dynamic Computing Engine.

A large 4800mAh battery ensures reliable day-long power, and with class-leading 67W SUPERVOOCTM fast charging, Find N3 won’t keep you waiting when you need to top-up and go. A 30-minute charge delivers 80% power, and it charges to 100% in just 42 minutes.


OPPO Find N3 Flip

Do More on Find N3 Flip’s Powerful Cover Screen

Navigating Find N3 Flip’s cover screen mirrors navigating a familiar smartphone for a seamless, complementary experience. Refined and upgraded, the cover screen now features time-saving new wallpapers that showcase real-time information at a glance while displaying handy quick shortcuts.

Find N3 Flip’s cover screen supports third-party apps, so Google tools like Gmail, Wallet, and Maps, as well as favourites like Reddit, Telegram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), WeChat, WhatsApp, and more, can all be used whether Find N3 Flip is open or closed.

OPPO’s cheeky, playful Interactive pets have evolved from 2D on Find N2 Flip, to 3D for Find N3 Flip. There are also more pets to pick from, including a Panda, Koala, Tiger, Dog, Bird, Rabbit, and Cat; a perfect way to brighten up your cover screen.

Find N3 Flip’s vertical cover screen also displays more notifications and quick settings than other flip phones with wider displays, so you can see more with just a glance. It’s also the same orientation as Find N3 Flip’s camera sensor, so captures photos with virtually no crop, for the highest quality selfies possible.

The First Flip Phone Telephoto Camera for Incredible Portraits

Find N3 Flip is the first flip phone with a flagship triple camera and the first with a telephoto camera. This class-leading imaging system features a 50MP wide, 48MP ultra-wide, and 32MP 2x zoom equivalent telephoto camera.

Find N3’s wide camera’s large sensor, high-resolution, and fast f/1.8 aperture lens matched with OIS captures detail-rich shots with low noise, even in dark and challenging environments.

The ultra-wide camera captures with an expansive 115º field of view and an f/2.2 aperture, and with autofocus, can take striking macro photos, focusing as near as 4cm.

The only flip phone with a telephoto camera, Find N3 Flip captures subjects with an optical 2x reach for a portrait-perfect focal length. Combined with Hasselblad Portrait mode, Find N3 Flip’s 2x camera perfectly documents subjects with a flattering, natural look.

Part-fold Find N3 Flip, and your camera will activate in FlexForm Mode. This is ideal for tripod-steady capture on a surface. Preview selfies on the cover screen, using the best camera available to guarantee quality results, and rest Find N3 on a surface for steadied selfies and group shots.

Find N3 Flip Looks Stylish and Feels Fantastic

Feeling almost like a precious stone, Find N3 Flip looks elegant and sits comfortably in hand with the most curved glass of any phone, and its triple camera system is elevated by the Cosmos Ring, adding an extra touch of elegance.

Available in three distinct, tasteful colours, Sleek Black, Cream Gold, and Misty Pink, there’s a Find N3 Flip to match your personal style. And when the 6.8in, 120Hz, AMOLED screen unfolds, it looks bright, vibrant, and deep.

A Secure Fold that can Handle a Splash

OPPO’s upgraded Flexion Hinge for Flip makes Find N3 Flip’s shallow screen crease and zero-gap hinge possible, and with an IPX4 rating, you won’t need to worry about life’s splashes.

Whether capturing content or watching a video, Find N3 Flip holds its position in FlexForm mode between 45-120 degrees, and with TÜV Rheinland Reliable Folding Certification, it’s independently tested to an incredible 600,000 folds.

Powered by the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9200 and featuring the largest, thickest graphite layer of any flip phone, Find N3 Flip is fast, reliable, and keeps its cool. Its large 4300mAh battery also ensures it lasts a comfortable day, as OPPO’s class-leading 44W SUPERVOOCTM fast charging means you won’t be waiting around for a top-up or full charge.


Price and availability

OPPO Find N3 Flip is priced at S$1499(12GB+256GB).
OPPO Find N3 is priced at S$2399(16GB+512GB).
Pre-orders of OPPO Find N3 Series start from October 20, 2023.

Hashtag: #oppo #findn3 #foldablesmartphones

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone Smiley Face in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 50 countries and regions with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

Thai Construction Magnate Convicted of Poaching Protected Animals Gets Early Release From Prison

Thai business tycoon, chairman of Italian-Thai Development Plc, one of Thailand's top construction firms, Premchai Karnasuta arrives at wildlife police headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand on 14 March 2018. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai construction magnate whose conviction on wildlife poaching charges became a rare example of the rich and influential facing justice in the country was freed Tuesday on parole, two months before his prison term ends, authorities said.

Morpheus is among the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels according to Prix Versailles – the World Architecture and Design Award at UNESCO

The ultra-luxury property at City of Dreams becomes Macau’s one and only hotel to be honored by the prestigious award

MACAU – Media OutReach – 19 October 2023 – Morpheus is among the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels according to Prix Versailles – the World Architecture and Design Award at UNESCO. Located at City of Dreams, Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s flagship integrated resort, Morpheus is the world’s first free-form exoskeleton high-rise designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid. The property has become Macau’s one and only hotel to be honored with the prestigious accolade.

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Presented each year at UNESCO since 2015 and focused on Architecture and intelligent sustainability, the Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions that shine a light on the finest contemporary projects around the world. The Official List – which pays tribute to innovation, creativity, reflections of local heritage, ecological efficiency and the values of social interaction and participation which the United Nations holds in high regard – is in line with the awarding principles of intelligent sustainability, taking projects’ ecological, social and cultural impacts into consideration.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “We are humbled and honored by Morpheus being listed among the World’s Most Beautiful Hotels by the esteemed Prix Versailles at UNESCO. For the property to be recognized for its architectural and design excellence, cultural significance, and contributions to intelligent sustainability is a testament to our efforts towards these goals. The accolade enhances Melco’s positioning as a global premium brand that goes beyond gaming to raise the bar in luxury hospitality. We are grateful to our colleagues and our collaborators, including the late Dame Zaha Hadid and her gifted team who contribute to the property’s continued success and accomplishments.”

Amongst other distinguished honors, in 2018, just two months after its opening, Morpheus was hailed as one of the World’s Greatest Places by TIME Magazine, and in 2019, it became the first property in Macau to win a Prix Versailles regional award in Hotels, Central and Northeast Asia.

Hashtag: #melco #cityofdreams #morpheus #prixversailles


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About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus (). The Company also continues to operate three satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). For more information about the Company, please visit .

The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

AS Watson Extends Love to Bring Smile to 6,500 Cleft Children in Partnership with Operation Smile

HONG KONG SAR Media OutReach 19 October 2023 – AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, proudly announces the achievement of sponsoring 6,500 corrective surgeries for children with cleft conditions through its partnership with Operation Smile. This significant accomplishment highlights AS Watson’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children in need.

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Malina Ngai, CEO of AS Watson (Asia & Europe) witnesses the transformative journey of children with clefts who have become beneficiaries of the Give a Smile surgical programme

With a purpose to put a smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow, AS Watson joined hands with its retail brands to launch its first-ever global sustainability programme, “Give a Smile” in 2018. It has been dedicated to bringing smiles and hope to cleft children.

Malina Ngai, CEO of AS Watson (Asia & Europe) is delighted to see the impact of Give a Smile campaign, “Through the collaboration with Operation Smile, AS Watson has successfully sponsored 6,500 surgeries, transforming the lives of the cleft children and their families. The surgeries have not only improved the children’s physical well-being but have also their mental wellbeing. At first we aimed to transform 10,000 smiles by 2030, and now we expect to surpass this target by 2026.”

“We couldn’t have done this alone, it’s a joint effort by our people, our customers, and our business partners. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone for their tremendous support in our Give a Smile campaign, helping cleft children restore the smiles they deserve.”

Accelerating Impact for More Smiles

Recently, AS Watson’s Next Gen Sustainability Committee and Watsons Philippines jointly participated in a medical mission in the Philippines from 17-21 Oct. With exclusive sponsorship from AS Watson, 60 patients will receive life-changing surgeries carried out by medical professionals from Operation Smile.

Kathy Magee, Operation Smiles’ Co-founder, President and CEO said, “Partnerships are the cornerstone of our mission’s success, and we’re profoundly grateful for our collaboration with AS Watson. Their unwavering dedication to support our cause has not only brought more smiles but has also transformed the lives of our patients and their communities. Together, we’re providing access to comprehensive care and surgery, paving the way for a healthier future. It’s through such meaningful partnerships that we can truly make a difference.”

Empowering Women and Next Generation

AS Watson’s commitment to empowering women is demonstrated through its support of Operation Smile’s Women in Medicine initiative providing educational pathways for women in the medical and health sectors. This initiative aims to empower more women to become global leaders in medicine, healthcare and surgery. Five Women in Medicine programmes were hosted, including the most recent one in Cebu, Philippines in 2022 where an all-women team of volunteers from various regions and specialists provided educational opportunities and specialty trainings.

Ngai emphasised the importance of engaging young people in driving sustainability endeavors. The third cohort of AS Watson Next Gen Sustainability Committee was inaugurated in September 2023, comprising of 21 Gen Z team members across Asia and Europe. As volunteers, the committee members joined the medical mission to support and meet the patients and their families, witnessing the life-changing impact of the Give a Smile campaign.

Ngai said, “AS Watson is giving young people a voice and engaging them in driving the Group’s sustainability initiatives. The Next Gen Sustainability Committee will contribute to various projects centered around youth empowerment, protecting the planet, and diversity, equity and inclusion during their 18-month mandate. They will accelerate the progress on sustainability and work towards creating a better world.”

Hashtag: #ASWatson

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About AS Watson Group

Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,100 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with about 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

AS Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has four core businesses ‐ ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications in over 50 countries.

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About Operation Smile

Operation Smile is a global nonprofit specializing in expert cleft surgery and care. To improve the quality of life of those who have been left behind by under-resourced health systems, Operation Smile has provided free, life-changing surgical and dental care for more than 365,000 patients since 1982. By leveraging on over 40 years of experience in treating children with cleft conditions, and relying on a network of 6,000 medical volunteers, Operation Smile builds local capacity and improves the overall quality of health care by partnering with local hospitals to provide training, education, supplies and equipment. In celebrating our 40th anniversary, Operation Smile is marked the beginning of the Next Decade with an ambitious goal: increase access to quality care for 1 million patients.

Vierra Residence in Bandar Kinrara, Puchong by Fajarbaru – 100% Fully Sold and Signed

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 19 October 2023 – Vierra Residence, a freehold housing project in Kinrara, KL has achieved a remarkable 100% sales success. Recognized as the “Best Value High-Rise Development in Malaysia for 2022” by the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, Vierra Residence comprises two towers: Tower A and Tower B, rising to 38 and 39 floors, respectively. These towers house a total of 1,604 units designed to meet the modern living standards.

Set on a spacious 6.41-acre land, Vierra Residence offers a range of resort-inspired amenities, including playgrounds, sports courts, co-working spaces, indoor and outdoor gyms, and a 50-meter Olympic-sized infinity pool. This development aims to provide affordable urban living for families and individuals alike, featuring eco-friendly landscapes, security, and space-efficient interior design. The practical designed three-bedroom, two-bathroom units boast an internal area of 900 square feet, with prices fixed at RM300,000 per unit.

Vierra Residence is strategically located near bustling hubs such as Bandar Puchong Jaya, Bukit Jalil, Sri Petaling, and Bandar Sunway. It is well-connected to several LRT stations along the Sri Petaling line and major highways like NPE and KESAS, offering residents easy access to essential amenities, medical facilities, and esteemed educational institutions. The project is expected to be completed by 2026.

Fajarbaru Land, the driving force behind Vierra Residence, has a track record of successful projects. Their maiden property development, Rica Residence Sentul in Kuala Lumpur, is a freehold serviced apartment that was well-received for its diverse floor plans and strategic location.

While Fajarbaru Land has expanded its presence regionally with award-winning property developments in Australia such as Gardenhill in Doncaster, The Wilds in Northcote, and Paragon in Melbourne, Vierra Residence continues to stand out through its unwavering dedication to elevating living standards and reshaping the concept of affordable luxury.

Besides Klang Valley and overseas, Fajarbaru Land has embarked into an integrated township development of 146 acres of land in Kuala Krai, Kelantan. In addition, Fajarbaru has also sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to actualize a visionary project – the Medi-City Bandar Cassia. The 230 acres land in the Batu Kawan region comes with facilities like hospitals, medical campus, medical supply hub, corporate suites, rehabilitation centre, retirement village, and wellness centre, Medi-City Bandar Cassia will function as a regional medical hub offering eco-tourism and international commercial services. Most recently, Fajarbaru partnered with Care Dynamic in a joint venture agreement to establish an industrial city park in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan for a land covering 10.9 acres and featuring 672 units of centralized labor quarters (CLQ).

Hashtag: #VierraResidence #Kinrara #FajarbaruLand

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About Fajarbaru Land

Fajarbaru Land (M) Sdn Bhd is the property development arm of Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd. Drawing on its parent company’s extensive experience in the construction industry, Fajarbaru Land is committed to delivering exceptional value for its buyers. The company has earned numerous awards, establishing itself as a recognized regional player in the property development industry. Fajarbaru Land’s property developments are renowned for their vibrant architectural designs, aesthetic appeal, and commitment to sustainability. For more information, please visit .

France-Laos Economic Forum Celebrates 70 Years of Diplomatic, Business Ties

VIENTIANE, LAOS — As the longstanding diplomatic bond between Laos and France nears its 70th milestone, the international business arena sets its sights on a momentous occasion. 

New Species of Lizard Discovered in Central Laos

New Species of Lizard Discovered in Central Laos
The Khammouane karst dragon (photo: Peter Brakels)

A new study published on 10 October revealed the existence of a new dragon-like lizard species in Laos, sparking the interest of environmentalists and animal conservation experts. 

Virtuous Innovation Goes on Full Display at the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Global Final Demo Event

  • Five winning teams were selected as winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge in recognition of their innovative solutions in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories
  • Winners of the People’s Choice and Media Choice Awards were also announced at the event

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 October 2023 – OPPO yesterday announced the five winning proposals of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge following the completion of the Global Final Demo Event in Singapore. Initiated by the OPPO Research Institute and supported by Qualcomm, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, this year’s Inspiration Challenge saw entrants submit proposals in the two categories of “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet”, each aimed at identifying powerful solutions that support OPPO’s belief in “Virtuous Innovation”. Following three regional challenges and an acceleration camp, five winning proposals were selected from among 687 proposals submitted by teams based in 66 countries and regions worldwide. These teams will go on to engage in further collaboration with OPPO and its partners to bring their ideas to life.

The five winning teams of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge
The five winning teams of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge

“We are extremely grateful for the collaborative support of our partners and to all the technology professionals and entrepreneurs who have taken part in this year’s OPPO Inspiration Challenge, especially the top five teams who truly demonstrated the incredible potential of innovative technology,” said Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute. “Following five months of extensive evaluation, we have seen many innovative and cutting-edge solutions to a number of critical but overlooked social issues raised by start-ups from around the world. Together, through the Inspiration Challenge, we look forward to working with these teams to bring the power of virtuous innovation to all corners of the world.”

President of the OPPO Research Institute, Jasion Liao, delivers the opening remark at the Global Final Demo Event
President of the OPPO Research Institute, Jasion Liao, delivers the opening remark at the Global Final Demo Event

During the Global Final Demo Event, OPPO collaborated with 6 startup teams from both this and last year to showcase their cutting-edge products and prototypes. Among them, Bluepha Co., Ltd. has teamed up with OPPO to create environmentally friendly packaging for mobile phones, as well as art installations made from biodegradable materials that showcase both the lightness and flexibility of OPPO’s foldable smartphones and OPPO’s commitment to the environment. Woola, another sustainability-focused startup, demonstrated its packaging for the OPPO Watch made from recycled wool. One of the winners of last year’s Inspiration Challenge, TangTang Quan, returned to the stage this year to demonstrate the results of its collaboration with OPPO promoting a blood glucose monitoring function for the OPPO Watch 4 Pro that enables diabetes patients to monitor their blood glucose levels in real time using a customized smart watch interface.

The onsite demo area at the Global Final Demo Event
The onsite demo area at the Global Final Demo Event

This year, OPPO also teamed up with Deloitte China for the first time to launch an Acceleration Camp prior to the Global Final Demo Event. During the camp, experts from the OPPO Research Institute joined members of OPPO’s software, hardware, investment, universities and research, IoT departments, and industry experts from Deloitte to engage in discussions with the top 15 teams and provide advice on technology, industry trends, and the business prospects of their proposals.

Acceleration Camp of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge
Acceleration Camp of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge

At the end of the event, five winning proposals were ultimately selected from among fifteen finalists by a panel of judges comprising members of the OPPO Research Institute, OPPO’s investment department and experts from Temasek International, GSMA, Fidelity International and XNode. The judges assessed the proposals against the four criteria of Feasibility, Innovation and Originality, Long-term Potential, and Social Values, with winning teams each receiving a grant of USD $50,000 plus opportunities to further develop their ideas in collaboration with OPPO and its partners. Further to this, “3D interactive platform” and “Flint Paper Battery” were awarded the People’s Choice awards in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories, and “Impulse (Non Surgical Hearing Aid)” and “Flint Paper Battery” received the Media Choice awards.

The Winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge
The Winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge

OPPO will continue to bring together technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and startup teams through the Inspiration Challenge to develop and implement innovative solutions that enable more people to benefit from the power of technology.

To learn more about the OPPO Inspiration Challenge and the winning proposals from this year’s competition, please visit the official website at https://www.oppo.com/en/proposal/.

Hashtag: #OPPO

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.