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Wuhan: Green Foundations for a Hub City

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A City Where You Can Feel the Sea


WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – The symposium titled “Green Foundations for a Hub City” was held in Wuhan on August 6, 2025. It focused on Wuhan’s environmental efforts, particularly the integration and conservation of its abundant rivers and lakes.

Speedboat on East Lake, like being at sea.
Speedboat on East Lake, like being at sea.

Ramsar Convention Deputy Secretary-General Jay Alders, speaking at the symposium, highlighted Wuhan’s wetland conservation achievements, calling its integration of 165 rivers and 166 lakes a global benchmark. The event showcased both expert discussions inside the conference hall and vivid scenes outside, such as summer floods turning East Lake’s beaches silver and volleyball tournaments by the water, alongside submerged forests at Zhangdu Lake, reflecting the city’s deep connection to its watery environment. This setting emphasizes that in Wuhan, preserving wetlands is more than policy—it is part of embracing an oceanic spirit.

Wuhan, a city of rivers and lakes, offers a surprising encounter with the sea—right in the heart of central China. Here, it’s easy to sense the vastness of the ocean. Whether it’s rivers merging into summer-swollen inland seas, reed-filled wetlands ripping like emerald tides, golden silica beaches evoking coastal shores, or high-rise skylines like waves on the horizon, Wuhan delivers a marine-like expanse that stirs the soul. With 165 rivers and 166 lakes, water covers a full quarter of the city’s land area. This aquatic tapestry creates a sense of scale and openness that is rare for an inland urban center.

Floating cinema at dusk with city lights.
Floating cinema at dusk with city lights.

In summer, rising water levels stretch the surfaces of rivers and lakes even wider. When blue skies meet these shimmering waters, Wuhan unveils views rivalling Mediterranean seascapes—particularly at East Lake Beach, where imported sands host volleyball tournaments under coconut palms, and Moonlight Bay, where floating tiki bars serve lychee-coconut cocktails at sunset.

For Wuhan locals, “river-lake-sea” is part of their daily life. Sandy beaches, open-air bathing areas, sailing boats—you’ll find all the coastal experiences here, just without the coastline.

French traveler Élise Dubois captures the magic: “Kayaking through Zhangdu Lake’s flooded forests—fireflies dancing in jade-green canals—felt like discovering Atlantis in China’s heartland.” This is Wuhan’s paradox: a metropolis where cranes silhouette against wetland sunsets, and ferry horns sing sailors’ lullabies.

Come to Wuhan, and feel the sea—in a city shaped by water, deep in China’s heartland.

Hashtag: #Wuhan

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SEG Solar and PT ATW Modul Manufaktur Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement to Accelerate Solar PV Deployment in Indonesia

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BATANG, Indonesia, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SEG Solar Inc., a leading U.S.-headquartered, Tier 1 solar module manufacturer, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with PT ATW Modul Manufaktur (AMM) to market and sell SEG-branded solar modules and cells across Indonesia.

SEG Solar’s Exclusive distribution agreement signing ceremony in Batang, Central Java.
SEG Solar’s Exclusive distribution agreement signing ceremony in Batang, Central Java.

This partnership signifies a major milestone in Indonesia’s journey toward clean energy, also marks a significant step in SEG’s strategic expansion into Indonesia and Southeast Asia. With SEG Solar’s proven global track record and AMM’s market reach, the collaboration aims to deliver high-quality, locally-manufactured solar solutions to serve domestic utility-scale and cross-border projects requiring TKDN-certified products.

“With Phase 1 of our Batang manufacturing facility—featuring 2GW of operating capacity—now completed, SEG Solar is proud to enter Phase 2 of our investment and localization strategy in Indonesia,” said Jun Zhuge, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of SEG Solar. “Our partnership with AMM strengthens our commitment to enabling reliable, U.S.-branded solar solutions in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic energy markets.”

“This exclusive agreement reflects our shared vision to support Indonesia’s energy transition with trusted technology and local capabilities,” said Joseph Juan, President Director of PT ATW Modul Manufaktur. “Together, we aim to empower Indonesia’s green energy future with U.S. solar PV modules made right here in Batang.”

The signing ceremony, held at the Batang facility in Central Java, marks the formal launch of SEG Solar’s commercial operations in Indonesia and the start of an ambitious rollout to accelerate solar PV deployment in the region.

About SEG Solar
Founded in 2016, SEG is a leading vertically integrated PV manufacturer headquartered in Houston, Texas, U.S., and is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective solar modules to the utility, commercial, and residential markets. By the end of 2024, SEG had shipped over 6 GW of solar modules worldwide and have achieved a module production capacity of 6 GW.

About PT ATW Modul Manufaktur (AMM)
AMM is a solar PV module manufacturer and distributor based in Indonesia, focused on delivering TKDN-compliant solar products for utility-scale and cross-border renewable energy projects.

HSG Laser Donates USD 1.38 Million to Aid Chikungunya Prevention Efforts

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FOSHAN, China, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Guangdong Province, China, has reported more than 7,000 cases of Chikungunya since July, with the outbreak now at a critical stage.

In a pioneering move within the laser equipment industry, HSG Laser has become the first company to donate USD 1.38 million to charitable organizations in Shunde District and Beijiao Town. The funds will be used to provide protective equipment, daily necessities, and other urgent resources to frontline teams working tirelessly to control the outbreak.

The company emphasized its commitment to social responsibility in challenging times. HSG Laser affirms its dedication to standing with local communities, expressing solidarity and determination to help overcome this health crisis.


 

“Shanghai Summer” Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City’s Summer Charm

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – On August 9 local time in Bangkok, the opening ceremony of the Spirit of Mountains and Seas – Yuyuan Lantern Festival and the 2025 China–Thailand Cultural Month: Charming Shanghai Week, along with the launch of the “Shanghai Summer” Bangkok edition, extended a warm invitation to Thai friends to join the 2025 Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season and experience the extraordinary appeal of this world-class shopping destination.

“Shanghai Summer” Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City’s Summer Charm
“Shanghai Summer” Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City’s Summer Charm

Distinguished guests in attendance included Wang Xiaoyan, Director of the Bangkok Center of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China’s Ministry of Education; Gu Yiyi from the Shanghai Information Office; Mr. Panthep Larpkesorn, representative of Thailand’s Ministry of Education; Huang Weiwei, President of Strategic Development and Cooperation, CP Group China; Yi Zhaojun, General Manager of Shanghai Design Week; Zhang Liqiang, President of the Thai–Shanghai Chamber of Commerce; Yin Shujian, General Manager of China Eastern Airlines Bangkok Office; and Xu Weixin, Partner at Yuyuan Inc. Together, they officiated the lighting ceremony of the lantern festival.

A Signature Event Capturing Global Attention

The 2025 Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season is a flagship annual event, showcasing Shanghai’s commitment to building itself into a leading international consumption hub. Held each year from the first weekend of July to the second weekend of October, the event welcomes global visitors with openness, diversity, immersive experiences, and a constant stream of surprises.

In the first half of 2025, Shanghai recorded over 4.15 million inbound visitors, a year-on-year increase of nearly 38%. Among them, approximately 254,000 visitors were from Thailand—an impressive 140% growth compared with the previous year. From January to July, the city’s total sales of tax-refunded goods reached RMB 2 billion, up 80% year-on-year. These figures vividly reflect the energy and appeal of Shanghai Summer.

A Summer Full of Highlights — Convenience Meets Great Value

The 2025 Shanghai Summer will debut with 14 new themed service packages and 2 major upgrades. Leveraging the city’s convenient 240-hour visa-free transit policy, the event aims to deliver tangible convenience and attractive benefits for global visitors across every aspect of travel—dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.

Seamless Travel Planning:

China Eastern Airlines will release one million discounted air tickets, significantly lowering the cost of starting the journey. Through the dedicated HiChina app developed by Umetrip, visitors can enjoy one-stop services for flight check-in and train ticket booking, ensuring effortless trip planning.

Smooth Arrival, Hassle-Free Mobility:

The all-in-one Shanghai Pass will be the ultimate travel companion, combining metro card functionality, Yuyuan Garden admission, and “Surprise Discount Gift Bags” at shopping malls. A robust payment network supports the entire visitor experience: UnionPay is accepted at 2,000 merchants and 100,000 stores; Visa launched the “Visa Zone for Shanghai Summer,” covering eight major tourist routes; SPD Bank credit cards offer dual “payment + product” rewards; Marriott Bonvoy brings exclusive perks to guests across its portfolio of 60+ hotels in Shanghai; and Bank of China provides comprehensive support for tax refund services, ensuring worry-free shopping from start to finish.

Excitement Across the City:

Over 300 cultural, tourism, commercial, sports, and exhibition events will ignite the summer spirit. Highlights include the Shanghai Disney Resort Summer-themed Celebrations, the grand opening of Shanghai LEGOLAND, and Pop Mart’s Summer of Trendy Toys event, featuring blockbuster IP launches and new product debuts.

A Dazzling Night Economy:

Since June, Shanghai’s nighttime consumption has reached RMB 88.009 billion, up 3.3% year-on-year. The “Shanghai by Night” initiative has unveiled the first five “Nighttime Economy Landmarks” and five “Top Nightlife Destinations,” further energizing the city’s night economy during Shanghai Summer.

With this array of spectacular experiences, inbound visitors—including those from Thailand—are sure to enjoy an unforgettable summer in Shanghai, leaving with lasting and cherished memories.

Hashtag: #ShanghaiSummer

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The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition: Using Sculpture to Bridge China and the World

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HOHHOT, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition has opened at the Hohhot Sculpture Art Museum, showcasing 95 works by 80 artists from 20 countries, including China, France, Germany, and Italy. The event has drawn crowds of local residents and visitors from across the country, building a bridge of artistic exchange between this historic frontier city of northern China and the wider world.

The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition
The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition

This year’s theme is Telling China’s Story Through the Art of Sculpture. The inaugural exhibition in October 2023 took the Silk Road as its cultural thread, creating a platform for dialogue. The current edition continues that mission, once again attracting artists from 20 countries. According to the organizers, the museum itself is a work of art — a sunken building transformed from an abandoned foundation pit, reflecting the Eastern aesthetic of “turning decay into magic.” It has quickly become a new landmark for the city.

The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition
The 2nd Hohhot International Sculpture Art Exhibition

Since opening in 2023, the museum has hosted two international exhibitions and seven themed shows, welcoming more than 820,000 visitors. Together with the Inner Mongolia Museum, the Inner Mongolia Art Museum, and the Grassland Silk Road Park, it forms a 5.6-kilometer “cultural axis”, which is a key showcase of Hohhot’s cultural vitality.

The exhibition features 95 sculptures in bronze, stone, metal, and other materials, spanning styles from realism to abstraction, and enticing visitors to linger.

Yang Xiaowen, a Hohhot resident with a taste for geometric and abstract works, said, “Compared with past years, this year’s pieces feel fresher and resonate more with my personal aesthetic.” His 8-year-old daughter, Yang Mu, pointed to a work titled Strawberry Bunny and exclaimed, “It cleverly combines a strawberry and a rabbit. I love it.”

Cristian Biasci, Director of the Sculpture Department at the Florence Academy of Art, noted that in today’s increasingly virtual world, public sculpture is more vital than ever as an artistic language that reconnects us with real human relationships. He sees the Hohhot exhibition as a living example of how sculpture can be integrated into public spaces.

“This is an aesthetic dialogue across time and space between Chinese and international artists,” said Jing Yumin, Vice Chairman of the China Urban Sculptors Association. “These works are not only frozen moments of artistic expression but also fluid exchanges of thought, reflecting the idea of ‘harmonious coexistence and shared beauty.'” He hopes the sculptures will be both a delightful surprise for local residents and a window for the world to better understand China, and for China to engage with the world.

The exhibition runs from August 2025 to January 2026, with sculpture salons, art markets, and other events planned throughout the period.

Hashtag: #HohhotSculptureArtMuseum

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Join the Global Design Revolution at Maison Shanghai 2025

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From September 9 to 12, 2025, Maison Shanghai 2025, held at the SWEECC in Pudong, will showcase over 800 top global design, home furnishing, and lifestyle brands. Centered on the theme “Design Infinity,” the event will spotlight the latest trends and innovations, serving as a key platform for industry leaders and design enthusiasts. Concurrently, Furniture China 2025, also Organized by China National Furniture Association & Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets, will take place at the SNIEC from September 10-13, offering an immersive exploration of the future of furniture and interior design.

Four Thematic Halls & Product Categories

Maison Shanghai 2025 will feature four dedicated pavilions, each highlighting essential design elements and pioneering concepts in furniture and interiors. These pavilions will present curated product categories, giving visitors an immersive exploration of cutting-edge trends and innovations.

  • H1: Interior Design + Material Aesthetics
    Presents a comprehensive range of design solutions, spanning from soft furnishings to complete interior concepts. It showcases integrated approaches that harmoniously blend furniture, textiles, lighting, and decor elements. Visitors will discover how these components unite to create cohesive, sophisticated spaces for both living and working environments. With a focus on the synergy between furniture design and interior architecture, the exhibition highlights innovative solutions for residential and commercial applications alike.
  • H2: Trendy Lifestyles + Aesthetic Living
    Brings together diverse modern lifestyles with cutting-edge design, immersive experiences, consumer insights, and revolutionary spatial concepts. The H2 pavilion showcases healing-inspired furniture and smart wellness technologies in sensory-designed spaces, alongside an Art Display Supply Chain Area featuring industry trends and professional forums on real estate and cultural tourism.
  • H3: Design Highland
    Serves as a strategic showcase merging exhibitions, trade, and brand launches in an immersive environment, this pavilion features top design brands and innovators like Chi Wing Lo, Lv YongZhong, Zhong Song, Gary Zeng, Frank Chou, and 1NESS, BANMOO, TIANWU, PRECIOUS HOME, Moorgen, YANG DESIGN, XUE, Jean&Du., alongside emerging cross-disciplinary talents. Highlights include a bamboo-themed exhibition with 20+ designers’ sustainable co-creations, a “Re:Connection” zone displaying 30–60 award-winning designs, and a Tsinghua Alumni Art show blending fine art with design innovation—spotlighting Chinese creativity globally.
  • H4: Factory Direct Sales+ Conference Forums
    Dedicated to bridging designers with OEM/ODM manufacturers, the H4 pavilion will feature over 200 curated suppliers to foster direct industry partnerships. Buyers can explore an extensive selection of furniture, materials, and bespoke manufacturing solutions—all while benefiting from streamlined sourcing, transparent processes, and tailored production capabilities. This pavilion is designed to accelerate the design-to-market journey through efficient collaboration and customizable offerings.

Maison Shanghai 2025 Forum Series

The event will feature an extensive program of 100+ forums and networking events, creating dynamic platforms for knowledge exchange and professional collaboration within the global design community. These carefully curated sessions will unite leading designers, industry pioneers and creative visionaries to explore transformative trends shaping design’s future.

The forum program is structured into three key streams:

1 Main Forum

  • MAISON DESIGN FORUM (MDF): As the flagship forum, the MDF convenes top design leaders to explore design’s evolving role in business, culture and daily life. This keynote event addresses critical industry challenges while setting the week’s agenda with forward-looking insights.

N Thematic Sub-forums

  • Global THINK-LAB: A cross-cultural design platform uniting leaders from architecture, interior design, furniture, art, and more. It addresses design challenges in a culturally diverse world and fosters global collaboration, empowering innovative thinking to drive the vision of a better life for humanity.
  • Living Trends: These sessions will explore smart homes, sustainable living, wellness innovations, workplace evolution, community development, and urban redesign – fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. At their core, they examine how future lifestyles transcend basic needs to become conscious creations of choice, experience, and meaning.
  • Design Theater: Building inclusive design systems through architectural storytelling, where projects serve as narratives that carry emotion, culture and spirit of place – expanding the possibilities of spatial discourse.
  • Pioneer Design: Encourages value-centric innovation, balancing user needs, social good, ecological responsibility and business pragmatism to redefine industry standards.
  • Maison City: A collaborative initiative partnering with select design institutions across multiple cities to host the Maison City Conference, fostering nationwide designer collaboration and maximizing exhibition impact through strategic synergy.

X Customized Events:

Beyond the core program, a range of bespoke events and activities allows brands and participants to craft tailored engagements—from guided design tours and thematic roundtables to exclusive networking sessions. Each element is designed to foster targeted innovation and meaningful collaborations within the design community.

Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Design

Maison Shanghai 2025 will also celebrate outstanding achievements in design with prestigious awards that recognize the most innovative and impactful designs in the industry. The awards will spotlight designers, brands, and products that exemplify creativity, sustainability, and technological innovation. Key awards include:

  • 2025 China Furniture Gold Idea Design Award and China Build & Deco Gold Idea Award: Celebrating the most innovative furniture and interior designs, these prestigious awards will recognize works that push the boundaries of aesthetic and functional design.
  • CREDAWARD: An industry accolade that honors innovative design solutions and sustainable practices across the furniture and interior design sectors.

These awards will provide global recognition to designers and brands that are shaping the future of the industry and setting new standards for design excellence.

Special Exhibitions: Immerse Yourself in Unique Design Experiences

In addition to the thematic zones, Maison Shanghai will feature several special exhibitions that highlight both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design innovations. These immersive experiences will provide visitors with a deeper connection to design culture and philosophy.

H1 Special Exhibitions:

  • Modern ICH Research Institute dedicates to reviving dormant artisanal wisdom and fostering dialogue between ancient techniques and modern life.
  • The Art of Zen Living explores meditative, slow-living through tea furniture, Zen spaces, and traditional aesthetics, offering immersive installations and branded pavilions rooted in Eastern philosophy.
  • Blossom Scent Garden celebrates the relationship between fragrance and design, showcasing how aromatic gardens transform spaces into immersive, emotionally uplifting environments.
  • Deconstruction & Reconstruction Exhibition 2.0 highlights material innovation and sustainable design with weaving as its core theme, the exhibition invites visitors to engage directly with materials.
  • Modern Residence centers around “Intelligent Luxury • Artistic Architecture • Sustainable Legacy,” explores the new frontiers of urban luxury living—from spatial aesthetics to smart technology, and from personalized customization to artistic integration.

H2 Special Exhibitions:

  • Unbound Dwelling, co-presented by GREENTOWN and designed by TT. Tang of JinJing Production—reimagines future living through technology and human-centric design, presenting a visionary prototype that defies conventional limits.
  • RE.d6 Exhibition focuses on the themes of aging societies, ecology, fashion, and wellness, facilitating in-depth discussions to pioneer sustainable, health-oriented living ecosystems for the future.
  • YOUNG CHAO is a male-centric design exhibition challenging norms through interdisciplinary masculine aesthetics. Anchored in “Twins State,” it explores duality—precision versus leisure—via curated dialogues between furniture, menswear, and materials.
  • Wild in Maison embraces “Rewilding” through a bold spatial experiment: a central wild atrium anchors four zones—furniture, lighting, ceramics, and 3D-printed works—each reinterpreting untamed aesthetics.
  • Bubble Forest invites visitors into a surreal forest where reality and imagination intertwine. Using spatial storytelling and advanced immersive technology, it offers a transformative journey toward inner peace.
  • The Museum SETI 2.0 curates avant-garde digital art into an immersive cosmos, transporting visitors through infinite realms while offering collectible interstellar creations.
  • Wild On Wheels brings an immersive outdoor experience to Maison Shanghai, blending cutting-edge design, pet-friendly living products, and a health-driven cycling community. It creates a “light adventure” for urban explorers.
  • Design of Designers (DOD) marking its 12th year, explores how traditional craftsmanship blends with modern aesthetics to drive innovation. In collaboration with FRAME, eight designers will showcase limited-edition pieces inspired by intangible cultural heritage, featuring reimagined joinery, embroidered screens, handcrafted furniture, and cultural home décor—where heritage meets contemporary design.

Furniture China 2025 and DTS Platform

Running concurrently with Maison Shanghai, Furniture China 2025 at the SNIEC will feature 2,400+ exhibitors across multiple zones, including contemporary furniture, upholstery, office furniture, and materials & hardware. The official digital platform DTS and the app, will also be available, allowing for 24/7 B2B matchmaking, connecting buyers and exhibitors for ongoing collaboration.

Join the Global Design Revolution

The 2025 Maison Shanghai and Furniture China are set to be a landmark event, offering a comprehensive experience of design, innovation, and global trends. The events will bring together professionals from all corners of the design world, offering a unique platform to connect, trade, and collaborate.

Register now here.

Exhibition Date and Venue:
Maison Shanghai 2025: September 9-12, SWEECC
Furniture China 2025: September 10-13, SNIEC

For more details on registration, forums, events, and exhibition inquiries, visit the official Maison Shanghai website or apply via the DTS FurnitureChina app.

Contact: furniture@imsinoexpo.com

Manipal Hospitals Kolkata completes 50 successful TAVR cases

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KOLKATA, India, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Manipal Hospitals – EM Bypass (erstwhile Medica Superspecialty Hospital), Kolkata is thrilled to announce the completion of 50 successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) cases, establishing the facility as a regional market leader in structural cardiac procedures in Eastern India.

TAVR is a minimally invasive approach of treating patients with severe aortic stenosis who are at high or prohibitive risk for traditional open-heart surgery. This is more than just a number, it demonstrates a patient’s faith, cutting-edge infrastructure, the collaboration of the interdisciplinary heart team, and the unwavering commitment to giving patients a second chance at life. TAVR procedures are now well established and worldwide more than 120,000 patients underwent TAVR in 50 countries. In India, as of now, 5000 procedures have been performed over the last 10 years. In Eastern India, the highest number of TAVR procedures has been performed in Manipal Hospitals.  

In recognizing this achievement, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director Cath Lab, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Device and Structural Heart Expert, Manipal Hospital – EM Bypass, opined, “TAVR is a cardiac care milestone that has transformed the treatment of valve dysfunction in complex instances, particularly in the elderly and high-risk patients. Achieving the 50-case milestone without complications demonstrates not only our team’s expertise, but also the patient-centred ecosystem we have established here at the units of Manipal Hospital in Kolkata. Catheter-based valve replacement is becoming the wave of the future in cardiac intervention, and we are proud to be at the forefront, giving world-class outcomes right here in Eastern India.”

Dr. Arindam Pande, Senior Consultant, Department of Cardiology and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Manipal Hospital – EM Bypass shared, “With TAVR, we can provide a life-saving option to patients who previously had very little to choose from. In contrast to conventional surgeries, this one bypasses the opening of the chest and minimizes risks of anaesthesia. Patients usually go home in a day or two, and such a recovery is nothing less than a revolution. This milestone of 50 cases is a testament to the hospital’s progressive attitude towards heart care.”

Manipal Hospital is committed to harness the latest technology and clinical expertise to change lives. The team continues to strive for greater access to TAVR and providing the optimal recovery and quality of life to structural heart disease patients.

About Manipal Hospitals:

As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multi-specialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600. Manipal Hospitals provide comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals are NABH and AAHRPP accredited, and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys. 

Vientiane Capital Records 496 Crime Cases in First Half of 2025

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This photo is for representational purpose only. (Photo credit: Cary Springfield)

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have reported a total of 496 criminal incidents during the first six months of this year.

This marks a decrease of 106 cases compared to the same period in 2024. The figures were disclosed during a high-level meeting held on 12 August at the Vientiane Capital Police Headquarters, chaired by the Ministry of Public Security.

The meeting was convened to assess progress in building political foundations and improving local security infrastructure.

During the session, Deputy Chief of the Vientiane Capital Police Headquarters, Kong Kanlongsuk, presented a comprehensive report detailing crime statistics, drug enforcement efforts, and community safety initiatives.

The authorities recorded 496 criminal cases, but reported to have solved a total of 510 cases, resulting in the arrest of 792 individuals. Among those detained were 23 foreign nationals.

Drug-related offenses continued to represent a significant portion of criminal activity, with 377 cases resolved, down by 51 compared to the last half of 2024.

The report also highlighted major strides in local governance and population management.

The authorities have completed a citywide census, registering 180,188 families with a total population of 875,448 people. From this data, electronic records have already been created for 94,199 individuals.

The authorities called for continued focus on monitoring population movements, strengthening village-level security agreements, and implementing the national anti-drug agenda.

They stressed the need to secure key areas ahead of major national events, including the 3rd Party Congress and the 12th National Games.

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