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Baidui Cup grows into global stage for youth football in Beijing


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – The 42nd “Baidui Cup” Football Tournament kicked off in the rain on the August 8th. It brought a refreshing coolness of summer to the young players and once again ignited a football fever in Beijing, the “Dual Olympic City”.

A player goes for goal during a Baidui Cup match, August 2025.
A player goes for goal during a Baidui Cup match, August 2025.

As 51-year-old Chinese football legend Yang Chen watched children playing joyfully at the ongoing Beijing youth football tournament, vivid memories of his own participation over four decades ago came flooding back.

“I really enjoy those exciting and delightful moments, running side by side with my young teammates, trying to perform our best, and pursuing victories. This is where my dream began,” noted the Beijing native, who participated in the first two editions of the tournament.

The Beijing youth football tournament is also known as the Baidui Cup. In 1984, 112 teams signed up for the inaugural event, while the number has expanded to over 1,000 in recent years.

Players vie for the ball during a Baidu Cup match, August 2025.
Players vie for the ball during a Baidu Cup match, August 2025.

This year, the 42nd edition of the Baidui Cup runs through August 8 to 17. “More kids are getting involved in this traditional tournament. They learn from each other and improve their skills through matches. Their passion shows the great football atmosphere here,” Yang said.

In the current tournament, young players competed on football fields across six districts in Beijing, while their parents and other family members cheered for them throughout, no matter whether it was rainy or sunny in the hot summer.

“The Baidui Cup is my most anticipated event in summer vacation. It is like a football party,” said the 10-year-old Li Jinglin during his fifth appearance at the tournament. “I started playing football as a left wing midfielder at the age of five. Two years ago, our goalkeeper got injured, and I replaced him and have stayed in that position since. I want to defend the victory for our team.”

Nine-year-old forward Wang Yibo, whose parents, grandmother and younger sister are his loyal fans, made his debut in the Baidui Cup after playing football for over two years.

“At first, I just hoped that he [Wang] could have better physical strength by attending football training sessions every week. Gradually, I found he was self-motivated to make progress step by step. I believe football will always accompany him as he grows up,” said Wang’s mother Guo Lele.

As the tournament has further expanded its influence in recent years, more talents from other cities and even the rest of the world have joined this youth football festival.

Coach Ma Zhiqiang brought his players from Rongjiang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province to experience the Baidui Cup in Beijing for the first time this year. Rongjiang is the birthplace of China’s renowned Village Super League, also known as Cun Chao.

“My kids are all from the Chemin Primary School in Rongjiang. I have only been there for 10 months, but I already feel their tenacity and strong will to play. With no doubt, Cun Chao inspired them a lot, and they wish to play in front of their home audience in the future,” Ma said.

Children in mountainous areas generally have good leg strength but still need to polish their skills, particularly compared with young players from professional football clubs in Beijing. However, the performance of Rongjiang players at the Baidui Cup amazed everyone.

Ma remarked, “My team strictly implemented the game plan. In the first half, they concentrated on defense, while in the second half, they took advantage of their physical strength to make counter-attack. We are all excited to secure several victories here.”

Nine-year-old Lin Qihang, captain of the Rongjiang youth team, practices for more than three hours every day after school. He said, “Playing football made me more self-disciplined. Our trip to Beijing is an opportunity to learn from other teams and see a bigger world.”

Travelling from thousands of miles away, Zimbabwe’s 11-year-old Christiano Konono competed in the Baidui Cup with his teammates, who are all from Jadel Football Academy, a youth football club in Beijing founded by former professional player Walter Musanhu in 2019.

Jadel Football Academy dispatched five age-group teams to this summer’s Baidui Cup, with about 150 players from China, Zimbabwe, Japan and other countries and regions. This winter, Musanhu will lead his Chinese players to Zimbabwe to experience African football culture.

“I have so much love for the kids, and they need to be encouraged. I want these kids to achieve more than what I achieved as a football player. I want these kids to have the best memories in their lives,” remarked Musanhu.

Reflecting on the development of the Baidui Cup, Gao Jun, secretary of Beijing Football Association, said, “As the tournament grows in popularity, we organize it annually. There is simply no reason to stop.”

Indeed, the Baidui Cup has become an iconic youth football tournament pillared by the enthusiasm of young generations and the support from their families. Almost all elite Beijing native football players have showed their potential in the Baidui Cup, including former Chinese national team players Shao Jiayi and Liu Ying.

“A journey of more than 40 years is never easy. I hope more young players can stand out in the Baidui Cup and contribute to Chinese football and its related industries,” said Shao, currently the head coach of Qingdao West Coast in Chinese Super League.

Hashtag: #BaiduiCup

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China Unicom Beijing Powers World’s First Humanoid Robot Games with Smart 5G-A Network


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games which just kicked off, China Unicom Beijing provides full 5G-A network coverage outside and inside the event venue — Beijing National Speed Skating Oval. This cutting-edge network, characterized by its high uplink capacity, reliability, and security, is enabling over 500 robots from nearly 280 teams worldwide to compete at their best across athletic, performance, industrial, and healthcare contests. It is also significantly enhancing the experience for tens of thousands of spectators. Such robust 5G-A networks will transform society by propelling humanoid robots beyond competitions and into full-scale commercialization.

China Unicom at the World's First Humanoid Robot Games
China Unicom at the World’s First Humanoid Robot Games

The AI industry is developing rapidly. Multimodal and cross-device interactions are reshaping personal experiences, IoT connections are growing exponentially, and AI is now woven into the fabric of core production processes, completely redefining workflows. These embodied AI robots are a demanding AI application, requiring a specialized network that allows them to perceive their surroundings, make instant decisions, pinpoint their location precisely, and coordinate with other robots.

With the games already in play, China Unicom Beijing is delivering reliable, extensive, and high-uplink connectivity for both robots and spectators outside and inside the arena. Outside, a 5G-A 3D network coordinating 1:1 high and mid bands boosts peak uplink and downlink user-perceived rates to 4 Gbps and 11.2 Gbps, respectively. Inside, LampSite offers 300 MHz bandwidth, achieving a peak network speed of 2.4 Gbps.

“Our 5G-A networks currently serve users, and we’re upgrading them to support embodied AI as well,” said Qin Yang, Deputy General Manager of China Unicom Beijing. “Our 5G-A network for this event reflects this progress. It dedicates a channel for spectators and a dynamically scalable one for robots, realizing seamless connectivity for both spectators and robots even during peak usage. In the robot sector, 5G-A will also be key to enabling low-latency remote control.”

Samuel Chen, Vice President of Marketing for Huawei’s Wireless Network Product Line, said, “At the humanoid robot games, the network must support many robots, spectators, and live media streams. It needs to provide high uplink capacity, low latency, high reliability, and wide coverage.”

Inside the venue, a 5G-A digital indoor system has been developed utilizing 300 MHz ultra-high-bandwidth spectrum. It delivers an uplink speed above 100 Mbps, allowing multiple 4K machine vision streams to be uploaded without frame loss. It also ensures air interface latency remains below 20 ms, so robots can respond to commands instantly.

Outside the venue, a 5G-A 3D network coordinates 1:1 high and low bands to achieve downlink and uplink speeds of 10 Gbps and 4 Gbps, respectively. With this fast connectivity, 8K panoramic cameras merge footage live, media like CCTV upload UHD shallow-compressed signals in seconds, and crowds live stream and share videos without lag.

As the world’s first international sports event for humanoid robots, the games set the stage for a groundbreaking fusion of technology and athletics, signaling AI’s expansion into sports at scale. As the event’s exclusive global communications partner, China Unicom is dedicated to ensuring millisecond-level network response and zero downtime with its 5G-A, AI, and all-optical network expertise through collaboration with partners. Beyond the event, China Unicom aims to inject strong momentum into the robotics industry.

Hashtag: #Huawei

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2025 IFSC Asian Youth Championships to Kick off on August 20th in Guiyang, Guizhou, 211 Young Athletes to Participate


GUIYANG, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – Recently, the press conference for 2025 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Asian Youth Championships was held at Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, announcing that the tournament will be held from August 20th to 24th at Guizhou Caihu International Climbing Center in Guanshanhu Park, Guiyang City. A total of 211 young Asian athletes will compete in six disciplines: men’s and women’s speed climbing, lead climbing, and bouldering.

The Guiyang Guanshanhu Park, where the 2025 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Asian Youth Championships will be held.
The Guiyang Guanshanhu Park, where the 2025 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Asian Youth Championships will be held.

This tournament is hosted by IFSC Asia and jointly organized by the Mountaineering Administrative Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Chinese Mountaineering Association, Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, and Guiyang Municipal People’s Government. It has two age groups, U17 and U19, and is an A-level event certified by IFSC Asia. There are 40 athletes in Chinese team to participate in this competition, including two rising stars from Guizhou: Meng Shixue, who defended the U19 women’s speed gold medal at the 2025 World Youth Climbing Championships in Helsinki, Finland, and Wang Chunyouxuan, who won the U17 women’s speed bronze medal.

It is reported that Guanshanhu District in Guiyang City is a “National Ecological Civilization Construction Demonstration Zone”. In 2024, the excellent air quality rate reached 99.5%, the forest coverage rate was 45.96%, and the per capita park green area was17.42 square meters. Multiple indicators such as surface water quality and quality of drinking water sources are 100% up to standard, presenting a green picture of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

The Guizhou Caihu International Climbing Center, where the event is held, is located in the core area of Guanshan Lake Park, known as the “Urban Green Lung”. As a standard IFS-certified competition venue, the wall structure integrates the advantages of domestic and foreign course design, with the angle accuracy error controlled within 0.5°The three different climbing walls are designed not only to meet the technical requirements of speed climbing, lead climbing, and bouldering, which are featured in Olympic Games, but also to ensure training safety thanks to the scientific protection system.

In recent years, Guanshanhu District has adopted the strategy of “leveraging sports events to drive regional tourism”, and has successively built 16 large-scale cultural and sports venues such as Guiyang Olympic Sports Center and Guanshanhu Ecological Sports Park. As the venue for the Asian Youth Championship, Guanshanhu District has carefully planned and upgraded its climbing facilities during the preparation process. It is worth mentioning that in the development of sport economy, Guanshanhu District is not limited to host one type of sport event, but covers various sports such as football, badminton, fencing, etc., building a colorful sports ecology. In terms of event planning, Guanshanhu District not only hosts international or Asian sports events, but also introduces preferential policies such as reducing venue rent to attract regional sports competitions to be held here and enriching venue operation to improve regional sports events quality.

As for this event, the organizers have elaborately planned a series of activities deeply integrated “event+culture+consumption”. During the competition, Guanshan Lake Park Ethnic Festival Square will launch a “Roadside Concert by the Climbing Wall”, pooling ethnic elements such as Dong Chorus and Miao Songs with modern popular music, welcoming friends from all over the world with the romantic genes of Guiyang’s “City of Music Loving “. An outdoor themed market integrating food, travel, entertainment, and shopping will be created around the competition venue, showcasing premium coffee, craft beer, exquisite dining, and original cultural and creative products, making spectators to enjoy an immersive and amazing “city tour” experience.

At present, the preparation work is steadily advancing, and a “Three-Dimensional Assurance Network” covering medical care, security, reception, and transportation has been built, striving to make every participant feel the warmth of home and the enthusiasm of Guiyang.

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Tongcheng Travel Deepened Presence in the Mass Travel Market in 1H2025 Accumulated Number of Travelers Served Increased by 7.2% Yoy to 1,990.6 Million Adjusted Net Profit Surges 28.6% Yoy to RMB1,563.3 Million

Increased Mass Travel Consumption Drives Strong Growth in Core OTA Businesses
AI Technology Builds Smart Travel Experiences

HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited (“Tongcheng Travel” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries the “Group”, stock code: 0780.HK), a leading comprehensive travel platform in China, today announced its unaudited consolidated results for the three months (“2Q 2025”) and six months ended 30 June 2025 (the “period under review” or “1H 2025”).

1H2025 Highlights with Year-on-year (“yoy“) Comparison

Strong Growth in Revenue and Adjusted Net Profit

  • Revenue increased by 11.5% yoy to RMB9,046.9 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 35.2% yoy to RMB2,344.6 million, adjusted EBITDA margin was 25.9%
  • Adjusted net profit increased by 28.6% yoy to RMB1,563.3 million; adjusted net margin was 17.3% for 1H 2025 and 16.6% for 2Q 2025

Sustained Growth in User Base and User Value

  • Monthly paying users (MPUs) increased by 9.2% yoy to 46.5 million
  • Annual paying users (APUs) increased by 10.2% yoy to 251.7 million, recorded a historic high
  • Twelve-month Accumulated Number of Travelers Served increased by 7.2% yoy to 1,990.6 million, strengthened the Group’s position in China mass travel market

Robust Performance in Core OTA Businesses

  • Revenue of core OTA business increased by 15.9% yoy to RMB7,800.2 million 
    • Revenue from transportation ticketing services increased by 11.6% yoy to RMB 3,881.2 million. International air ticket volume achieved historic high with nearly 30% yoy growth in 2Q 2025
    • Revenue from accommodation reservation services increased by 18.8% yoy to RMB2,561.0 million. Daily room nights sold reaching a record high in 2Q 2025
    • Revenue from other businesses increased by 24.1% yoy to RMB1,358.0 million

Mr. Ma Heping, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tongcheng Travel, said, “In 2Q 2025, China’s travel industry maintained its trajectory of high-quality development, driven by robust market demand. Facing the dynamic market, Tongcheng Travel remains highly attuned to market changes and responds swiftly to seize the emerging opportunities. By leveraging our in-depth user insights and ongoing product and service optimization, we strengthen our market presence and further enhance brand influence. Looking ahead, we remain highly committed to expanding our core OTA business. While consolidating our domestic market position, we will fully advance our outbound travel business to strengthen our brand influence in the global market. Besides, we will also fortify our hotel management business to enhance our influence across the travel industry chain, supporting the Company’s long-term growth.”

Focusing on the Mass Travel Market and Enhancing User Value

The mass travel market is shifting beyond traditional leisure-focused itineraries toward deeper experiential engagement and cultural immersion, driving the emergence of new travel scenarios. Through extensive travel product offerings and effective user engagement initiatives, the Group has achieved continuous growth in both our user base and user value. During the period under review, the Group’s average MPUs increased by 9.2% yoy to 46.5 million, while APUs recorded a historic high and reached 251.7 million with 10.2% yoy growth. Besides, the twelve-month Accumulated Number of Travelers Served increased by 7.2% yoy to 1,990.6 million. Leveraging the effective traffic strategies and exceptional operational capabilities, Tongcheng Travel further solidified its position in China’s mass market.

The Group expanded its user base through various channels. During the period under review, Weixin ecosystem continued to serve as the Group’s vital traffic source, with more emphasis placed on enhancing operational efficiency within the platform. Meanwhile, the Group’s standalone APP remained the core channel for acquiring new users. Targeting the younger generation, the Group rolled out a series of entertaining marketing campaigns centered on trending social events, further strengthening brand appeal among targeted users. Notably, DAUs of its APP continued to grow strongly and reached an all-time high before the May Day holiday. Meanwhile, the Group intensified efforts across social media platforms to engage with younger, experience-oriented users.

Tongcheng Travel strived to enhance user value and deepen user loyalty on its platform. During the period under review, the Group set up an exclusive hotline and a dedicated customer service team to improve responsiveness to user inquiries and ensure prompt resolution of corresponding issues. In the meantime, the Group expanded user privileges and benefits, which yielded remarkable improvement in user retention and loyalty. Furthermore, the Group leveraged high-impact cultural events to strengthen engagement with younger cohorts and enhance brand appeal to experience-driven users.

Strong Growth Potential in Mass Travel Consumption
Core OTA Business Maintained Growth Momentum

Tongcheng Travel’s core OTA business maintained strong growth momentum. During the period under review, total revenue of core OTA business increased by 15.9 yoy to RMB7,800.2 million. Revenue from the accommodation business increased by 18.8% yoy to RMB2,561.0 million, fueled by solid volume growth and enhanced monetization capability. In 2Q 2025, the Group actively tapped into emerging accommodation reservation scenarios, such as weekend getaways, concerts and sports events, driving daily room nights sold to record highs. Besides, the Group intensified its efforts to expand its presence in lower-tier cities by targeting high-value users, which led to increased market share and further solidified competitiveness in these regions. As for the international accommodation business, the Group is devoted to deepening cooperation with global suppliers and strengthening presence in regions that are popular among Chinese travelers.

The Group’s transportation business once again achieved solid results. During the period under review, revenue from transportation ticketing services increased by 11.6% yoy to RMB3,881.2 million. The growth was mainly attributable to the entrenched market position, coupled with the expanding portfolio of value-added products and services. Besides, the Group’s international air ticketing business volume achieved historic high in 2Q 2025, with nearly 30% year-on-year growth, underpinned by the Group’s effective growth strategies and enhanced operational efficiency. As for the train ticketing business, the Group remained concentrated on enhancing Huixing system and optimizing operational strategies to better address user needs. As such, the monetization capabilities of the train ticket business further improved this quarter, contributing to healthy revenue growth of the segment.

Tongcheng Travel’s other businesses also demonstrated exceptional performance. During the period under review, revenue from the other businesses increased by 24.1% yoy to RMB1,358.0 million, driven by the excellent performance of its hotel management business. As a key initiative of the strategic deployment across the travel industry chain, the Group’s asset-light hotel management business sustained its healthy growth trajectory in expanding geographic footprint across China. By the end of June 2025, the number of hotels in operation under the hotel management business platform of the Group has risen to over 2,700, with nearly 1,500 in the pipeline.

Embracing Frontier Technologies to Build a Smarter Travel Experience

Guided by the technology-driven corporate value, Tongcheng Travel proactively embraces frontier technologies and strategically integrates them into its business so as to enhance operational efficiency and deliver seamless travel experiences. During the period under review, the Group launched its AI-powered itinerary planner DeepTrip, which combines the supply chain capabilities on the Group’s platform with the reasoning capabilities of DeepSeek. The Group advanced its application in some business scenarios to improve its operational efficiency. For tailor-made tours, the Group integrated DeepTrip into the workflow to streamline the consulting phase, which enables users to easily access comprehensive destination information, thus reducing consulting time and enhancing user experience. Meanwhile, the Group leveraged DeepTrip to deliver marketing activities to users inquiring about travel itineraries, thereby facilitating their decision-making process.

Tongcheng Travel is dedicated to empowering industry partners by utilizing its profound internet expertise and advanced technologies so as to build a highly efficient ecosystem. During the period under review, the Group initiated a strategic partnership with Shandong Provincial Airport Management Group. By leveraging its technological strengths and platform advantages, the Group will support them in optimizing flight planning and enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, the Group has strengthened strategic cooperation with Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, with plans to deepen cooperation in intermodal travel products, member benefit integration, and joint marketing initiatives.

Furthermore, HopeGoo, the new international online travel booking platform under Tongcheng Travel, has been in full operation. It provides reservation services in six key areas including flights, hotels, train tickets, attraction tickets, ferry tickets, and local activities, and supports payments in 16 currencies and multiple languages.

Looking ahead, Tongcheng Travel will remain highly committed to expanding its core OTA business by enhancing market share and brand influence. While solidifying its domestic market position, the Group will seize opportunities to fully advance its outbound travel business, thereby expanding its global market presence. The Group will also fortify its hotel management business to enhance its influence across the travel industry chain, which is pivotal to its long-term development. Finally, Tongcheng Travel will remain committed to best practices in corporate governance, environmental protection, and social responsibility to generate long-term value for its stakeholders.

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About Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited (HKSE Stock Code: 0780.HK)

Tongcheng Travel is a one-stop shop for users’ travel needs. With the mission “make travel easier and more joyful”, Tongcheng Travel offers a comprehensive and innovative selection of products and services covering nearly all aspects of travel, including transportation ticketing, accommodation reservation, tourist attraction ticketing, and products including package tour, self-guided tour and cruise, including a wide array of transportation and leisure travel scenarios primarily through its online platforms, which comprise its Tencent-based platforms, its proprietary mobile apps, quick apps and other channels.

As a technology-driven company, Tongcheng Travel leverages big data and AI capabilities to better understand the preferences and behaviors of users, thereby offering users customized products and services. With has a strategic focus on mass travel market in China, Tongcheng Travel capitalizes on its diversified traffic sources, product innovation capability and flexible operation strategies to expand its market presence. Through the in-depth understanding of user experience and advanced technological capabilities, Tongcheng Travel has been revolutionizing what consumers expect from the online travel industry, making the entire travel process more convenient, personalized and enjoyable than ever. Tongcheng Travel aims to develop and apply its advanced technology to transform from an online travel agency to intelligent travel assistant.

For more information, please visit the Group’s website at https://www.tongchengir.com/

The completion of the off-site data backup system strengthens the foundation of data security

URUMQI, China, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On August 4th, State Grid Xinjiang Information & Communication Company completed the off-site backup construction of the Marketing 2.0 core business system, successfully establishing a unified off-site data backup management system that spans regions and data centers. This achievement signifies a new milestone in the company’s data disaster recovery and backup capabilities, offering enhanced assurance for business continuity and data storage security, and further reinforcing the foundation for digital transformation.

With the rapid expansion of the Marketing 2.0 business scale, the company has experienced exponential data growth. Ensuring data security and robust disaster recovery mechanisms has become essential for maintaining stable business operations. To address these needs, the company initiated the construction of a remote backup system aimed at strengthening its data security infrastructure and ensuring data integrity and uninterrupted business operations in the event of emergencies. Guided by the principles of “security, efficiency, and intelligence,” the company is committed to building a reliable data disaster recovery framework.

In the initial phase, State Grid Xinjiang Information & Communication Company assembled a professional technical team to conduct on-site assessments of multiple potential data centers. Through a comprehensive evaluation of key factors—including geographical location, network environment, infrastructure, and system standards—the optimal site for the off-site backup data center was selected. During the implementation phase, the company strictly adhered to the planned design, systematically executing system deployment, network configuration, and backup testing. It successfully overcame technical challenges related to cross-regional and cross-data center integration, ultimately achieving resource synergy between the two locations. The system now supports real-time local backup and automated remote synchronization of Marketing 2.0 core business data, forming a comprehensive data protection architecture based on “dual-active + disaster recovery.” Through the combined use of local and off-site backup mechanisms, the company has achieved end-to-end secure storage of core business data, significantly enhancing data protection and business resilience.

Looking ahead, the company plans to conduct remote backup and recovery drills for the Marketing 2.0 system to validate the reliability and effectiveness of the off-site backup data. Additionally, it will continue to enhance the data security and disaster recovery system to provide a more robust foundation for the company’s ongoing business development.

The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali: A Sanctuary Where Wellness and Balinese Spirit Unite

BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nestled amidst Ubud’s verdant landscapes and moments away from Bali’s most revered natural and cultural treasures, such as the Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, and Tegalalang Rice Terraces, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali offers a tranquil escape where holistic wellbeing and authentic Balinese heritage converge in harmony.

The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali, a sanctuary where wellness and Balinese spirit unite.
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali, a sanctuary where wellness and Balinese spirit unite.

Guided by Westin’s Six Pillars of Wellbeing, the resort invites guests to embrace a lifestyle of balance, encouraging restful sleep, nourishing cuisine, mindful movement, emotional connection, purposeful work, and joyful play. Every experience is thoughtfully curated to foster inner peace, presence, and a deeper connection to the island’s soulful traditions.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a Balinese Blessing Ritual, a gentle sprinkling of holy water that sets a serene intention for their stay. Immersive cultural activities such as Canang Sari Making offer insight into the island’s daily offering, each petal and element a symbol of gratitude and devotion. As dusk falls, the Sandikala Ritual illuminates the resort with traditional torches, gently ushering in the twilight with reverence and calm.

At the heart of the resort, the Heavenly Spa by The Westin™ Ubud presents the Ultimate Spiritual Healing Journey, a transformative ritual that begins with traditional Balinese attire and includes metenung (palm reading), tri-mandala meditation for chakra alignment, and a sacred Melukat purification ceremony. The journey culminates in a 60-minute Heavenly Sacred Treatment, designed to restore energetic balance and uplift the spirit.

For those seeking mindful connection with nature, the Explore the Nature program offers guided walks through rice terraces, serene waterfalls, and local farms. Alternatively, the Sunset Bicycle Ride invites guests to embrace the golden hour, breathing in the fresh air and exchanging smiles with the warm-hearted locals.

Every detail at The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud is infused with intention. From soul-nourishing rituals and cultural immersions to serene landscapes and restorative spa journeys, the resort is a sanctuary for those seeking to reconnect with themselves, with nature, and with the timeless wisdom of Balinese life.

For more information or to reserve your mindful escape, please visit westinubud.com or contact the reservations team at resv.dpswr@westin.com.

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INCUTix Launches Overseas Ticketing for Matsuya Ginza’s Exhibition Bringing Medalist Exhibition in Japan to Global Fans with a Tap

HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global ticketing platform INCUTix, created by INCUBASE Studio, offers overseas fans access to tickets for the “Medalist Exhibition”(メダリスト展) which runs from August 13, 2025 at Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza — with tickets on sale now. This marks the first time that tickets for a Matsuya Ginza-produced exhibition are made available to international audiences through INCUTix, enabling global anime fans to easily access and purchase tickets to exhibitions held in Japan.

INCUTix launches ticket sales for the “Medalist Exhibition”, opening August 13 at Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza.
INCUTix launches ticket sales for the “Medalist Exhibition”, opening August 13 at Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza.

The “Medalist Exhibition” features newly drawn illustrations created exclusively for the exhibition by author TSURUMAIKADA (つるまいかだ), along with iconic scenes from the manga, immersive recreations of the story’s world, and highlight clips from the animation. Fans can enjoy the dual excitement of the Medalist series and the artistry of figure skating. A wide range of original merchandise featuring the new illustrations are also available.

Fans outside of Japan can now safely and conveniently purchase tickets to the exhibition through INCUTix‘s online ticketing service.

Your Exhibition Experience Begins the Moment You Click

From purchasing tickets to stepping through the venue doors, INCUTix connects every moment seamlessly — each ticket a gateway to the stories and characters fans love.

With multilingual support and international payment options, INCUTix makes attending exhibitions in Japan more accessible, secure and simpler than ever — no matter where you are from.

INCUTix offers an overseas ticketing platform to audiences across Asia and around the world for the “Medalist Exhibition” at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo, opening a new chapter in making Japan’s local exhibitions at accessible to international fans.

INCUTix for Japan exhibitions now easier than ever: www.incutix.com

About INCUBASE Studio

Headquartered in Hong Kong, INCUBASE Studio has offices in Tokyo, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles. Known for its expertise in anime IP licensing and international event execution, INCUBASE has successfully curated exhibitions across key cities in Asia. In addition to running its anime culture and experience hub INCUBASE Arena and merchandise store INCUShop, INCUBASE also launched INCUTix — a global ticketing platform that connects fans not only to INCUBASE’s own curations, but also to a wider world of high-quality, original anime exhibitions.

www.incubasestudio.com 

Bupa Hong Kong Connects More Customers to Flexible and Affordable Outpatient Care with Blua Health Pass

Blua Health Pass promotes everyday wellness by making outpatient care more accessible across digital and in-person touchpoints, under Bupa’s commitment to Together for Your Health


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2025 – To more effectively meet the evolving needs of healthcare customers in Hong Kong, Bupa Hong Kong is now launching Blua Health Pass, a subscription-based outpatient healthcare solution designed to deliver accessible local care. This programme empowers individuals to take control of their health with ease, flexibility and affordability.

Bupa Hong Kong Connects More Customers to Flexible and Affordable Outpatient Care with Blua Health Pass

With plans starting at just HK$250, Blua Health Pass connects customers to preventative care that meets the everyday wellness needs of today’s workforce and health-conscious individuals.

Developed to provide greater choice, Blua Health Pass offers seamless access to a wide range of outpatient services across digital and physical touchpoints—making it even more convenient to book appointments with general practitioners, specialists, Traditional Chinese Medical practitioners and physiotherapists. Customers can also track health progress, complete health missions and receive wellness recommendations available through the Blua Health app.

Blua Health, Hong Kong’s leading one-stop AI-powered mobile app, offers a range of digitally-enabled services including video consultations and ePharmacy¹, rewards for health missions, insurance management², and claims and other results review.

Three New Plans to Support Everyday Healthcare Needs

Blua Health Pass³ offers three levels of protection, with exclusive rates of up to 67% on standard service fees at around 380 service points and more than 20 specialties across Hong Kong. Customers can take advantage of priority eBooking on the Blua Health App for less wait time, AI-powered health assessments, digital prescription ordering and healthy living rewards. The three plans include:

  • Blua Health Pass Lite, priced at HK$250, is ideal for individuals exploring Bupa’s network healthcare services.
  • Moving up, the Blua Health Pass Plus is available for HK$780 per year, catering to those who seek more frequent healthcare interactions, providing greater access and savings on a variety of services.
  • The most comprehensive offering is the Blua Health Pass Flex, which costs HK$1,800 annually. This premium option is intended for individuals requiring broad and frequent access to outpatient care. Subscribers to the Flex plan can enjoy up to 15 outpatient visits per year, with co-payments ranging from HK$60 to HK$120. The plan covers a wide range of services, including general practice and specialist consultations, physiotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as diagnostic imaging, lab tests, vaccinations, and more.

Yuman Chan, General Manager of Bupa Insurance Business in Hong Kong, said, “Blua Health Pass helps to fill the outpatient medical needs for individuals without comprehensive insurance: whether they are freelancing, working for a startup, retired, or simply seeking an easier and more affordable way to access everyday care. Members can also stay in control of their healthcare management anytime, anywhere, and fully harness technology to integrate health into everyday life whilst making preventative care more affordable.”

Sign up for your preferred Blua Health Pass on Blua Health App today. Click this link to subscribe in just five minutes and begin enjoying accessible local care, priority in outpatient appointment bookings and exclusive rates: https://bluahealth.app.link/home


¹Video consultation and ePharmacy features are provided by our medical service provider.

²Insurance management services are offered through myBupa feature of Blua Health. myBupa is offered, distributed and operated by Bupa (Asia) Limited. Blua Health is not a licensed insurance agent of Bupa (Asia) Limited, nor does it represent Bupa to conduct any insurance activities. The fact that Blua Health provides myBupa feature does not constitute and should not be construed as Blua Health conducting any Regulated Activities as defined by the Insurance Ordinance, Chapter 41 of the Laws of Hong Kong, or any insurance activities.

³Blua Health Pass is a subscription-based membership scheme offered, distributed and operated by Blua (Asia) Services Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong under the Bupa Group. Blua Health Pass is not an insurance product. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our product leaflet for more details.

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Bupa – An international health insurance specialist

Established in 1947, Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 60 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.

Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Dental, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong.

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