JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – SCG participated in the Forbes Global CEO Conference 2025: THE WORLD PIVOTS in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was organized under the theme “Sustainable Philanthropy.” The conference brought together business leaders from around the world to exchange visions on driving sustainable business practices amid the changing global economic, technological, and environmental landscape.
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Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCG, presented the concept of “Inclusive Green Growth,” a business strategy aimed at creating economic growth alongside environmental sustainability. The approach utilizes technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence as key tools to enhance capabilities and build long-term competitive advantages.
To achieve these objectives, technologies such as AI, robotics, and deep tech are being deployed to improve production efficiency, expand supply chain capabilities, and reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing processes. A clear example is the development of low-carbon cement, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions while addressing both efficiency and business opportunity considerations.
Furthermore, SCG collaborates with partners and supply chains to leverage shared technology and data to create an “Impact Chain,” which helps foster growth and sustainable positive impacts simultaneously.
The Inclusive Green Growth concept extends beyond environmental stewardship. It represents a long-term growth approach that encompasses technology, innovation, and competitive capability, enabling businesses to grow sustainably, compete in global markets, and pass on a better world to future generations.
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About the Forbes Global CEO Conference
The Forbes Global CEO Conference is a global leadership summit organized by Forbes Media, a leading international business media outlet. The conference serves as a forum for exchanging perspectives and strategic thinking on critical global business issues, including sustainable development, innovation, and technological transformation. It brings together senior executives from leading companies worldwide to collectively shape the future direction of the economy and business.
LONDON, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Switzerland is ranked the world’s most resilient country in the new Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, with Denmark, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden completing the Top Five. The index is the first of its kind to measure countries’ exposure to geopolitical, economic, and climate risks as well as their capacity to adapt and recover, revealing how resilience is increasingly concentrated in smaller, highly adaptive states.
Developed by global residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners in partnership with the AI-powered analytics platform AlphaGeo, the index provides investors, families, and governments with a systematic framework to navigate a world of overlapping risks — from geopolitical conflict and inflation to technological disruption and climate change.
Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners, says “by combining risk exposure and resilience capacity into a single score, it identifies for investors, businesses and families the countries that are best placed to preserve wealth and generate long-term value, and it gives governments a benchmark to measure competitiveness.”
Switzerland ranks 1st worldwide, driven by exceptionally low risk and world-leading innovation, governance, and social metrics. Close behind, the Nordic countries of Denmark (2nd), Norway (3rd), and Sweden (5th) exemplify how equitable growth, robust institutions, and forward-looking social policy create world-leading resilience. Singapore takes 4th place with the lowest legal and regulatory risk globally.
South Sudan (226th), Lebanon (225th), Haiti (224th), Sudan (223rd), and Pakistan (222nd) sit at the bottom of the index.
From the G7 to BRICS: Diverging Paths of Risk and Resilience
Applied to global investment conditions, the framework recognizes that exposure and preparedness should be treated as distinct yet equally important factors. As Dr. Parag Khanna, Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, explains, “High risk is not always negative if matched by strong resilience, while high resilience can conceal vulnerabilities, especially in advanced economies now facing political or fiscal pressures. Adaptation is the new imperative. The societies most committed to building resilience — through innovation, governance, and climate preparedness — will attract investment, talent, and long-term growth.”
The G7 economies continue to stand out for their stability, balancing relatively low risk with strong resilience, led by Germany, which ranks 10th globally, driven by climate readiness, economic complexity, and innovation. Germany is followed by Canada (13th), the UK (23rd), France (29th), the US (32nd), Japan (35th), and Italy (48th). Collectively, the G7 demonstrates how robust institutions and adaptive capacity anchor global economic influence.
Beyond the G7, China and Russia present somewhat contrasting profiles. China (49th) is categorized as a Favorable Outlook investment destination, where moderate risk is offset by substantial resilience built on investment capacity and innovation strength. Russia (94th), however, faces a more precarious position: although classified as high resilience, it is also high risk, driven by political instability and regulatory uncertainty, which places it in the Cautious Potential investment band.
Their BRICS counterparts, South Africa (145th), Brazil (150th), and India (155th), exhibit moderate resilience weakened by elevated risks.
Strength Beyond Scale: Small States Showing Big Resilience
Beyond the overall leaders, the index highlights standout performers across key parameters, with smaller nations continuing to shine. Luxembourg (6th) and Finland (7th) excel through transparent governance, climate resilience, and sustainable policies. They are joined by Greenland (8th), the Netherlands (9th), and Germany (10th), underscoring that true resilience rests not on size or military might but on adaptability, strong institutions, and forward-looking innovation.
Just outside the Top 10, Iceland (11th) and Liechtenstein (12th) rank among the safest markets worldwide, combining exceptionally low risk with strong resilience. Canada (13th) is classified as very low risk, driven by relatively subdued inflation, stable currency performance, and minimal physical climate risk, while Austria’s (14th) resilience is propelled by its social progress, climate resilience, and economic complexity. Estonia (15th) and Ireland (17th) are distinguished by robust governance and social progress, while New Zealand (18th) sets a global benchmark for governance and regulatory quality. South Korea (25th) demonstrates world-class adaptive capacity, with prowess in economic complexity and innovation, while Czechia (16th) and Slovenia (22nd) emerge as prime European markets, defined by their economic sophistication and complexity.
BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily
Attendees exchange ideas during the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development in Beijing on Thursday.
China has made remarkable progress in systemic governance for its green transition, with even more expected during the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), according to international experts.
On Thursday, experts and officials from the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development gathered in Beijing to share insights on China’s green transition in the coming five years, contributing their expertise to sustainable development both in China and throughout the world.
Beate Trankmann, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in China, said the nation’s green transition efforts over the next five years will not only shape its domestic trajectory, but also influence international trends.
Zhao Yingmin, a CCICED member and former vice-minister of ecology and environment, said China’s experience over the past decade demonstrates that the green transition is both a challenge and an opportunity.
“It is the only policy path for the global community to address the ecological and climate crises we all face,” he said.
“How the 15th Five-Year Plan is shaped is significant not only for China, but also for the world,” Zhao added.
At a time when multilateralism faces challenges, China’s experiences and planning provide an important answer to whether the green transition should be pursued.
According to Ren Yong, leader of the core expert group of the CCICED High-Level Task Force, assessments show that China’s green transition is accelerating across the board, and green development has become a defining feature of China’s high-quality economic growth in the new era.
“China’s green industries have played a major role in driving GDP growth,” Ren said, citing the country’s world-leading renewable energy system as well as the most comprehensive and complete new energy industry chain globally. He emphasized that China’s approach to green development follows a systematic “Chinese solution”, integrating theory, action, institutions and capacity.
Gim Huay Neo, managing director at the World Economic Forum and CCICED special adviser, praised China for integrating energy and environmental goals into industrial policy and leveraging technology and innovation to drive the transition.
She added, “Because China’s integration of energy policy into industrial policy has proven highly competitive, it should not, however, become a barrier to collaborative efforts.”
China’s evolving role in green transition over the past decade has made it significant for global sustainable development in the future, according to experts.
Miranda Schreurs, chair of climate and environmental policy at the Technical University of Munich in Germany, noted that as global progress in the green transition stalls, China has the potential to make it a reality.
“China plays a central role in demonstrating how green transformation can become a stronger part of the United Nations’ activities,” she said, while stressing the importance of multilateralism in today’s world.
Dirk Messner, president of the German Environment Agency, added that China has evolved from a learner to a pioneer in green transition.
“Instead of viewing it as a zero-sum game, we can explore ways to make it a positive-sum game,” he said.
Looking ahead, Ren emphasized that China should maintain its strategic resolve in promoting the green transition, which should ensure the achievement of domestic green goals while strengthening certainty in global sustainable development.
Experts also emphasized the need for a more just transition that extends the benefits of green development to a broader population.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “We demonstrated strength in the third quarter with significant organic growth, improved profitability and cash flow despite impacts from tariffs and negative currency effects,” says Mattias Perjos, President & CEO, Getinge. The medtech company’s net sales increased organically by 9,5% while order intake rose by 4,7% organically.
Acute Care Therapies continued to meet the higher demand for ventilators, in the wake of an ongoing market consolidation. Order intake and sales of ECLS consumables were also significant. Both Life Science and Surgical Workflows set sales records for the third quarter, mainly due to persistently robust growth in Sterile Transfer and a strong demand for operating tables.
One year has now passed since Paragonix became part of Getinge and the company is included organically from September.
“It is encouraging to see the organization’s success at conducting business and we now look forward to increasing the pace of expansion initiated in selected markets outside the U.S.,” says Mattias Perjos, President & CEO.
During the quarter, Getinge got the CE Mark back for the intra-aortic balloon pump Cardiosave, and deliveries are expected to resume in the fourth quarter.
“Recently, also our Advanta V12 balloon expandable covered stent received approval for three further indications, which is key to strengthening our position in the European market,” Perjos explains.
Adjusted EBITA increased in the quarter, despite tariff costs and currency effects totaling SEK -236 M compared with last year. Getinge’s price adjustment strategy remains successful, but short term the medtech company needs to absorb a large share of the tariff costs.
“However, intensified efforts to improve cost efficiency and boost productivity are generating results and in general, we are successful at keeping material cost development under control,” says Perjos. “We are essentially well positioned to manage the geopolitical challenges by leveraging our leading position in key niches that meet long-term increasing healthcare needs. Considering the tariff levels to date, we have chosen to reiterate our financial target.”
The medtech company is now entering the last quarter of the year with tough comparative figures.
“I would like to thank all our customers and employees for their important efforts that creates value for clinical staff and patients,” says Perjos.
July-September 2025 in brief
Net sales increased organically by 9.5% (0.2) and the order intake rose by 4.7% organically (7.4).
Adjusted gross profit amounted to SEK 4,051 M (3,799) and the margin was 49.2% (48.3).
Adjusted EBITA amounted to SEK 1,079 M (903) and the margin was 13.1% (11.5).
Adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.42 (2.24).
Free cash flow amounted to SEK 793 M (357).
Phone Conference
A conference call will be held on October 21, at 10.00-11.00 a.m. CEST hosted by Mattias Perjos, President & CEO, and Agneta Palmér, CFO.
To participate via teleconference, please register via this link. After registration, you will be provided with telephone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the telephone conference.
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About Getinge
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LingoAce has been named to the 2026 GSV 150, earning milestone recognition as one of the world’s most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills—marking the third time the company has received this honor.
Using a proprietary rubric—including revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile—GSV evaluated more than 3,000 global companies to determine the 2026 GSV 150. For the first time, the list includes publicly listed companies—capturing all EdTech leaders demonstrating top-line growth and generating at least double-digit millions in annual revenue. Collectively, the 150 companies surpass $50 billion in annual revenue, reach over 3 billion learners, and continue to strengthen profitability, with two-thirds now cash flow positive and collective EBITDA up 14% year-over-year.
“Being named to the GSV 150 again is a strong testament to our mission to transform learning through technology innovation,” said Hugh Yao, Founder and CEO of LingoAce. “AI is redefining what personalized learning truly means. At LingoAce, we are leveraging AI and educators to co-elevate—technology providing precision, while teachers ignite curiosity. This milestone motivates us to keep pushing boundaries, helping learners everywhere grow with confidence and curiosity, and thrive as global citizens.”
“The fusion of AI and education is driving new learning experiences and enabling more engaging learning modalities in audio and video,” says Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures. “This transformation is evident in the GSV 150 with the rise of innovative hyper-growers—companies at or above $50 million in ARR and growing their top line in the triple digits.”
Founded in 2017, LingoAce is a global EdTech company reimagining language and math learning through technology. Since achieving profitability in its core business and positive cash flow in 2024, the company has continued to scale responsibly and innovate with financial discipline. From live online classrooms to offline learning centers across Singapore, the U.S., and Australia, LingoAce blends advanced learning analytics with real educator insight to create deeply personalized learning journeys for more than 400,000 learners in over 100 countries globally. The company remains committed to its mission of making learning more effective and engaging, continuously exploring how technology can amplify educators’ impact, inspire curiosity, and unlock every learner’s full potential.
By sector, 53% of the GSV 150 serve K-12, followed by 43% workforce learning, 37% higher education, 15% adult consumer learning, and 3% early childhood; a third of the companies stretch across multiple “PreK to Gray” sectors. Most of the 2026 companies are based in North America (60% in the U.S. and 4% in Canada), with significant representation from Europe (14%), India (9%), and China (6%). Year to date, the GSV 150 companies have raised over $5.5 billion across venture capital, private equity, private debt, and IPO proceeds.
LingoAce is a global education technology company on a mission to make learning for kids more engaging, effective, and accessible through technology. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Singapore and has global operations throughout the United States, Southeast Asia, Europe, and China. Backed by the world’s top investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia), Owl Ventures, Tiger Global, and Shunwei Capital, LingoAce has a roster of more than 5,000 professionally certified teachers and has taught more than 20 million classes to PreK-12 learners in more than 100 countries. In 2023, LingoAce was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list and the GSV EdTech 150 list of the world’s most transformative edtech companies for the second year in a row. In 2025, LingoAce won the EdTechX Asia Pacific Award, and was recognized on the 2026 GSV 150 list for the third time. Learn more about LingoAce: https://www.lingoace.com/.
About GSV Summit
The ASU+GSV Summit is the premier global convening for the entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, educators, workforce leaders, and policymakers transforming the $8 trillion education and skills sector and convening over 7,000 annually. Launched in 2010 and now in its 17th year, ASU+GSV Summit is hosted by GSV Summit, LLC and is the preeminent platform for connecting ideas, communities, and capital to unlock opportunity at scale. GSV Summit’s mission—that ALL people deserve equal access to the future—is grounded in the belief that scaled innovations across PreK to Gray learning are critical to achieving this goal. Learn more atasugsvsummit.com.
– Bringing together more than 50 market and craft experts and researchers from 12 countries around the world
– Researching Cheongju as a best practice for a craft-based experiential economy
CHEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Administrative and cultural experts from around the world will gather in Cheongju, a city in the Republic of Korea that is currently hosts the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 .
The Cheongju Craft Biennale Organizing Committee (Chairman: Cheongju Mayor Beomseok Lee; hereinafter referred to as the Biennale) announced that it will host the World Craft Expert Forum at 10 a.m. on October 30, 2025 (Thu) at Culture Factory.
The forum provides an opportunity for administrative and cultural leaders from around the world—who are developing urban cultures and economies centered on craft—to examine the case of Cheongju and explore ways to live and grow together. It will also serve as a global networking event attended by more than 50 experts representing delegations from 12 countries, including Australia, China, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan.
More specifically, key visitors from Central Asia, such as the Mayor of Kokand, Uzbekistan and the Deputy Mayor of Taraz, Kazakhstan, are among the delegations to make a field visit to Cheongju, a successful case of urban regeneration and branding focused on craft, and to incorporate lessons learned from Cheongju into their own urban policies.
This forum features the theme of “Crafting Cities, Weaving a Shared Future” and shares cases of experiential economies focused on craft around the world, while studying the case of Cheongju, which has sought urban development based on craft and culture as a driving force. The forum will also reflect on the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025, which runs until November 2, and discuss the current state and future direction of contemporary craft. Participants will also visit Cheongju University to explore ways to foster a cooperative relationship between local governments and universities.
“Representatives from different cities will share a common perception of the value and potential of craft in developing integrated and creative cities,” said Cheongju Mayor Beomseok Lee, who serves as the Chairman of the Cheongju Craft Biennale Organizing Committee. “Based on solidarity with craft cities and organizations around the world, we will enhance the global profile of Korean craft and fulfill the role of Cheongju as a global craft leader to establish craft as a sustainable culture in the lives of citizens.”
This forum, where city administrative leaders and cultural experts around the world will come together to discuss solidarity, cooperation, and shared growth for global craft cities, will be held from October 30 (Thu) to October 31 (Fri), 2025 at Culture Factory in Cheongju, the Republic of Korea, where the 2025 Cheongju Craft Biennale currently takes place.
WUHU, China, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 21, 2025, the 2025 Chery International User summit — a global gathering transcending geography and culture — was grandly held in Wuhu, China. With the theme “Co-Create, Co-Define,” the event brought together more than 3,000 participants from nearly 100 countries, including overseas users, dealership partners, members of the ESG Advisory Alliance, and international media representatives, to engage in an in-depth dialogue about the future of mobility.
2025 Chery International User summit
In his keynote address at the opening ceremony，Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (9973.HK), elaborated on the strategic essence of “Co-Create, Co-Define.”
From January to September 2025, Chery Group’s global sales surpassed 2 million units, with European sales more than doubling year-on-year to reach 145,000 units, showcasing the tangible value of global co-creation.
Mr. Yin emphasized that Chery is evolving from an automobile manufacturer into a builder of intelligent mobility ecosystems. Guided by the principle “In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere,” the Group continues to advance localization by partnering with local universities and enterprises to develop localized products and nurture local talent, striving to become a truly local enterprise.
He also emphasized that ESG is central to sustainable development. Chery will continue working with international organizations to advance low-carbon technologies and public welfare initiatives, fulfilling its responsibility as a global corporate citizen. Mr. Yin concluded by reaffirming Chery Group’s commitment to building an open, inclusive, and sustainable automotive ecosystem together with its global partners.
Speech from Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (9973.HK)
Co-Creation — Building an Open and Collaborative User Ecosystem
Global Voices, Shared Stories
At the User Awards Ceremony, representatives from Vietnam, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Spain, and Indonesia shared their stories of connection with Chery.
Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, brand ambassador for OMODA & JAECOO Vietnam, integrates sustainability into brand communication. Samurai Farai, a South African artist, infused local culture into Chery through creative vehicle art. Mussa Ramazanov from Kazakhstan demonstrated the reliability of EXEED vehicles after driving over 100,000 km. Carlos Guisado from Spain and his family showcased their deep trust by choosing the OMODA & JAECOO brand. Humam from Indonesia built a local community of over 300 Chery owners, forming a thriving content ecosystem.
From CHERY, OMODA & JAECOO, and EXEED to iCAUR, LEPAS, and LUXEED, users around the world are not just customers — they are co-creators shaping Chery’s global brand narrative. Their authentic engagement gives Chery a warmer, more human presence in the global marketplace.
Users awards Ceremony
Expanding the ESG Alliance: Building a Global Network for Sustainability
A key highlight of the conference was the launch of the Chery Global ESG Advisory Alliance, marking a major upgrade in Chery’s sustainability strategy. This year, the alliance expanded significantly — welcoming new globally influential members such as the IUCN, the United Nations University, and the Asian Paralympic Committee. The alliance now encompasses a broader network of media, NGOs, and financial institutions, fostering a rich, collaborative ecosystem.
Notably, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attended in person and officially joined the alliance as an ESG Advisor.
His participation not only enhanced the alliance’s international credibility but also reflected global recognition of Chery’s sustainability roadmap. Through this upgraded alliance, Chery is transforming ESG from an internal corporate initiative into a global collaborative movement, promoting deep cooperation in low-carbon R&D, public welfare programs, and industry standardization.
Launching ceremony of Chery Global ESG Advisory Alliance
At the ESG strategy level, Chery has built a comprehensive framework supported by three key pillars: “Low-Carbon Transition and Nature Positive,” “Value Chain Collaboration,” and “Self-Discipline and Compliance Development.” The Group has already made substantial progress across multiple dimensions.
On the technological front, Chery promotes low-carbon transformation through innovations such as the Mars Architecture Hybrid Platform and solid-state battery technology.
On the environmental front, it became the first Chinese automaker to receive a mutual recognition report for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) between China and the EU.
On the social responsibility front, Chery continues to collaborate with UNICEF on the “Empowering Every Child’s Learning Journey” initiative and works with the IUCN to advance global nature conservation projects — demonstrating its firm commitment to turning ESG promises into tangible action.
Co-Define — Shaping the Strategic Blueprint for Intelligent Mobility
Strategic Elevation Defines a New Paradigm for Intelligent Mobility
In the grand finale, Mr. Zhang Guibing, President of Chery International, delivered a keynote speech themed “Co-Creating Sustainable Development, Co-Defining the Future Ecosystem,” elaborating on Chery’s strategic evolution from a traditional automaker to a builder of intelligent mobility ecosystems.
He noted that Chery has ranked No.1 among Chinese brands in overseas sales for 22 consecutive years, with monthly exports exceeding 100,000 units for five consecutive months. Its new energy vehicle growth rate leads among China’s top five auto brands, and PHEV models have achieved No.1 retail sales in multiple markets — achievements that firmly validate the foundation of Chery’s strategic transformation.
Driven by the global trends of low-carbon transition and AI intelligence, the automotive industry is rapidly evolving toward an integrated “vehicle + ecosystem” model. In this context, Chery is building a comprehensive technology ecosystem that transcends the traditional automotive domain — one that deeply integrates users, vehicles, robots, and big data.
This system is anchored in intelligent, connected new energy vehicles, while extending into emerging fields such as flying cars, robotaxis, robotics, photovoltaics, and green energy, forming a diversified and synergistic innovation network. Moving forward, Chery will dedicate part of its teams to the automotive business and others to the research, development, and operation of new ventures like robotics, jointly shaping a future-oriented mobility ecosystem.
Mr. Zhang further detailed Chery’s roadmap: Strengthening leadership in PHEV hybrid and BEV electric platforms. Accelerating commercialization of autonomous driving technologies. Advancing innovation in robotics and aerial mobility. Deepening localization under the philosophy “In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere.”
This strategic transformation marks Chery’s evolution from a traditional automaker into a green, intelligent mobility technology company that co-creates, co-defines, and co-prospers with its users and partners. By building an open and collaborative innovation ecosystem, Chery is not only redefining the boundaries of the mobility industry but also opening new pathways for shared growth with global partners.
Speech from Mr. Zhang Guibing, President of Chery International
Co-Create. Co-Define. Co-Win the Future.
Through its dynamic structure of speeches, dialogues, and collaborative announcements, the 2025 Chery International User Summit vividly embodied its theme of “Co-Create, Co-Define.”
From Ban Ki-moon’s participation to user stories from across the globe, from the robotic performances that opened the event to the upgraded ESG Alliance, Chery conveyed a clear message to the world: It is not building a closed product system, but an open, evolving, user-driven mobility ecosystem.
As technology converges with humanity, and users evolve from product consumers to ecosystem co-creators, Chery’s vision extends beyond cars — toward a new way for people to connect with the world.
A tri-level sanctuary where contemporary art, curated library, a bar-inspired third-floor lounge, and a 1.2-metre molar sculpture converge to create a multi-sensory destination in partnership with Fiidaa Art.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – Dentalis, a distinctive art-integrated clinic in Tanjong Pagar, has launched an art-led healthcare sanctuary in partnership with Fiidaa Art. The tri-level heritage shophouse on Craig Rd features rotating contemporary art exhibitions, a curated library, and spa-like sensorial design, advancing a holistic approach to care—a fusion of art, culture, and wellness. This creates a cultural destination where every detail reflects an appreciation for design, and where original works are made accessible to emerging collectors. Outside, a 1.2-metre sculptural molar installation named “Molartopia” signals the clinic’s unconventional approach to environment design.
This approach—a fusion of art, culture, and wellness—is central to Dentalis. Each visit becomes an encounter with beauty: art on the walls tells a story, the Assouline Travel Library inspires curiosity, and every detail—from scent to sound—reflects an appreciation for detail and the elegance of contemporary design.
Why Now: When Environment Meets Cultural Intervention In a city where the wellness economy is growing at a robust annual rate of 7.79%^1, and local estimates show dental anxiety affects nearly 1 in 5 adults^2, the launch addresses a significant gap in the patient environment. Research confirms that dental anxiety is a complex, multifactorial issue that significantly impacts a patient’s ability to receive necessary care^3, often leading to avoidance behavior that results in severe, long-term health complications such as undiagnosed conditions that manifest as chronic pain^5. Additionally, peer-reviewed literature supports the principle that the non-clinical dental environment itself—including elements like design, scent, and music—can influence patient anxiety levels^4. By prioritising environmental design and integrating a dynamic art gallery, Dentalis offers an approach that aims to transform apprehension into ease. “Beauty lies in craftsmanship—and well-being in experience. Dentalis is more than a clinic; it is a cultural destination where a focus on exceptional care environment is offered amidst art, architecture, and tranquility.” — Dr. Jonathan Liu, Founder of Dentalis
Featured artists include Max Kong, whose meditative, geometric compositions evoke calm and order, and Georgina Gray, whose playful, colourful scenes bring joy and warmth. Together, they transform each visit to Dentalis into an immersive, restorative, and culturally enriching experience.
Design-Led Care Meets Cultural Accessibility
Dentalis’s art-integrated approach intentionally expands art access beyond traditional barriers. “For most people, galleries might seem intimidating” notes Sangeeta Tibrewala, Founder of Fiidaa Art. “By placing contemporary works in everyday spaces like dental clinics, we’re normalising art as part of daily life, not a special occasion. This is how Singapore can truly become a cultural city through culture embedded in the everyday.”
With these original artworks priced from $500 onwards, pieces are positioned as accessible entry points for emerging collectors—representing a meaningful, permanent investment in personal space that holds lasting cultural value.
We are changing the very definition of a healthcare space,” explains Jennifer Choi, Marketing Director of Dentalis. “This is about inviting the ‘almost collector’ to encounter original art in a therapeutic context. Dentalis transforms that relationship—not through selling, but through simple proximity. The walk becomes a gallery stroll. The wait becomes contemplation. Clinical becomes cultural.”
Molartopia: Where Art Meets Anatomy
Before visitors even step inside, they’re greeted by Molartopia—a 1.2-metre sculptural molar installation at Dentalis’s entrance. Part public art, part anatomical homage, the oversized tooth was designed to be Tanjong Pagar’s most unexpected photo opportunity.
“We wanted to signal from the doorway: this isn’t your typical clinic,” explains Dr. Liu. “Molartopia is cheeky, confident, and completely unapologetic about celebrating dentistry as both science and spectacle.”
The installation transforms the threshold: what could be clinical apprehension becomes curiosity, then a photo, then a smile. Molartopia doesn’t just mark the entrance—it reframes the entire visit before it begins.
A Living Gallery: Art in Motion
Unlike traditional galleries or static clinic decoration, Dentalis operates as a rotating cultural platform. Every three months, Fiidaa Art curates a new collection, ensuring repeat visitors experience fresh perspectives while allowing emerging artists regular exhibition opportunities. This model transforms Dentalis from a gallery into a dynamic cultural engine—one where dentistry and art aren’t fixed experiences, but evolving conversations.
The First Exhibition: The Spaces Between @ Dentalis
Running through to 9 January 2026, The Spaces Between @ Dentalis showcases works by two Singapore-based artists, Max Kong and Georgina Gray, exploring the beauty found in contrasts—between order and play, structure and imagination, calm and colour.
Kong’s rhythmic abstractions draw attention to the negative spaces within and around his forms, while Gray’s vibrant, whimsical worlds fill those in-betweens with wonder and life. Together, their works bridge precision and playfulness, offering visitors a space of comfort, curiosity, and contemplation.
Featured Artists
Max Kong Max Kong’s concentric square series introduces balance and stillness to the reception area—the first impression that signals Dentalis is a different kind of clinic. His clean, meditative geometry mirrors Dentalis’s philosophy of calm and contemporary design.
Artist’s Perspective: Max’s geometric works at Dentalis are designed not as decoration but as visual anchors that foster a sense of calm and emotional safety. Through repetition, balance, and the quiet presence of negative space, his compositions invite stillness — easing the nervous system even before a patient’s appointment begins. For Max, Art in a dental clinic isn’t a luxury; it’s an intentional element of the care environment.
About the Artist: Born in Singapore in 1974, Max Kong holds a Masters of Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts and a Fine Arts degree from RMIT University, Australia. His abstract practice explores unconventional tools and the materiality of paint, resulting in layered surfaces that challenge traditional methods.
A Platinum Award recipient of the 28th UOB Painting of the Year, Max has exhibited across Singapore, Korea, Japan, Thailand, China, and New York. His works are held in collections including the Singapore Art Museum, United Overseas Bank, and the National University of Singapore.
Georgina Gray Georgina Gray’s vibrant, whimsical works bring warmth and joy to Dentalis’s art space. Her tropical scenes, playful black cats, and dreamlike palettes invite visitors to pause, smile, and reconnect with imagination.
Artist’s Perspective: “I paint these joyful little worlds to remind us that life’s not all serious business. If my orang utan on a swing or playful black cat made you feel a bit calmer as you headed for your dental treatment, that’s exactly why they’re there,” explains Georgina Gray.
About the Artist: Georgina is a contemporary artist of British-Chinese descent, currently based in Singapore. Her professional background in graphic design and advertising led her to a career in advertising as a writer before becoming a full-time artist. Her work is a celebration of wanderlust and nature, and often features quirky animals and abstract landscapes in a riot of colours. Working primarily with acrylics on canvas, her paintings evoke a sense of fun and adventure, and provide a little lighthearted escapism from everyday life.
A Space for Culture and Collaboration
The third floor at Dentalis features a bar-inspired lounge designed for media previews, trainings, private events, and brand activations. This versatile area complements the art gallery’s atmosphere, extending the Dentalis philosophy into a dynamic cultural hub for wellness, creativity, and community.
Behind the clinic, a flexible pop-up space invites unexpected collaborations—from specialty coffee concepts to experimental design showcases—with announcements forthcoming.
Interested collaborators and event partners — including brands, curators, or creators seeking a unique venue — are invited to reach out regarding third-floor private event bookings or first-floor pop-up activations.
“We’re in conversations with makers and creators who share our philosophy: that beauty and function aren’t opposites,” says Dr. Liu. “The space will evolve. The art will rotate. This is a cultural organism, not a monument.”
The Spaces Between @ Dentalis Exhibition 52 Craig Rd, Singapore 089690 10 October 2025 – 9 January 2026 Free admission | Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat 9am – 1pm
Media Assets & Further Information: https://www.dentalis.clinic/post/the-spaces-between-dentalis https://fiidaaart.com/collections/the-spaces-between Notes on Statistics 1. Wellness Economy Growth (7.79%): Global Wellness Institute (GWI), Global Wellness Economy: Singapore Report. 2. Local Dental Anxiety (1 in 5 adults): National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Why are some people terrified of going to the dentist? 3. Anxiety Problem Statement: Etiology of Dental Anxiety and Dental Phobia: Review. PubMed: 40403774. 4. Environmental Influence (The Solution Rationale): The Influence of the Dental Office Environment on Reducing Anxiety—A Pilot Study. Medicina (Kaunas), 60(8), 1303. 5. Avoidance Consequences (Case Study): National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), How a debilitating fear of dentists led to years of ear pain.
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About Dentalis
Located at 52 Craig Rd, Dentalis is an art-led healthcare sanctuary—a space where contemporary care, curated art, and design-forward wellness converge. Founded by Dr. Jonathan Liu, a dentist with 25+ years of expertise, Dentalis offers comprehensive dental services delivered through digital technology and what he calls “the art of chairside presence”—care that’s as gentle, thoughtful and skillful.
Founded in 2006, Fiidaa Art is a leading Singapore-based art consultancy and gallery that connects people with art that inspires and transforms spaces. Representing artists from over 30 countries, Fiidaa offers bespoke curation and acquisition services that make art a living expression of culture and identity.
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