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Vitals Announces Telehealth Rollout in Thailand as Bruce Rockowitz Highlights Data-Driven Wellness

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Vitals today announced the rollout of online consultations with licensed doctors in Thailand, adding telehealth to its diagnostics-led health and wellness platform. The service connects testing, AI-assisted interpretation, medical consultation and wellness products in one customer journey.

Vitals is run by its founder and chief executive, Charles Temple, a New Zealander with more than 18 years of operating experience across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. The company’s proposition is to start with a test, turn the results into a personalized picture of what an individual’s body needs, and then recommend what to do about it.

Customers begin with a non-invasive Comprehensive Wellness Test, which uses a small hair sample collected at home to screen more than 700 biomarkers covering nutritional status, metabolic function and broader systemic indicators. For a deeper clinical picture, Vitals Longevity blood programs measure up to 82 laboratory indicators. A licensed nurse comes to the customer’s home or office to draw the sample, which is processed by partner laboratories certified to ISO 15189 and by the Ministry of Public Health.

The results do not arrive as a spreadsheet of numbers. An AI analysis layer built into the Vitals platform, working alongside the laboratory and the company’s clinical team, translates them into a plain-language report and a personalized protocol covering what is deficient, what is out of range and what to prioritize.

The telehealth rollout adds online consultations with licensed doctors for customers who want their blood results interpreted or have a broader health question. Customers can speak to a physician from the same app that delivered the report. Data alone can leave people with more questions than answers; putting a doctor into the flow at the right moment takes the guesswork out.

Only at the end of that chain does the product come in. Vitals sells its own range of supplements, developed using its own formulations and manufactured by third-party producers in Thailand, alongside more than 100 global and local brands through its stores and online platform. Because the recommendation is grounded in the customer’s own results, the natural next step is to retest, adjust and continue.

“The attraction is not simply the growing market for vitamins and supplements. It is the broader business opportunity created when technology is applied to an established consumer behavior,” said Bruce Rockowitz, spokesperson for Vitals.

Vitals connects testing and wellness services in Thailand

Thailand already has much of the infrastructure needed for such a transition, including internationally recognized hospitals, accredited laboratories, a sophisticated private healthcare sector, a large tourism economy and a consumer base accustomed to spending on beauty and wellness. The same logic can extend into hospitality, food, beauty, travel and healthcare, where adding data, personalization and digital distribution can potentially turn traditionally service-based businesses into recurring consumer platforms. Vitals is also expanding into Singapore and Hong Kong, extending the model beyond Thailand.

For more information about Vitals, visit: https://vitals.co.th/en

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About Vitals

Vitals is a diagnostics-led health and wellness platform with physical stores and an online platform. It offers non-invasive hair-based wellness testing of more than 700 biomarkers, at-home blood testing with licensed nurse collection and certified laboratory analysis, AI-generated personalised reports and protocols, online consultations with licensed doctors, and a supplement marketplace combining its own third-party-tested range with more than 100 global and local brands.

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2026 Tour of Binzhou Int’l Cycling Race Kicks Off

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BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – On Sept. 9, the Nine-Nine Yellow River · 2026 Tour of Binzhou International Cycling Race officially kicked off at the Yellow River Delta Trade Center Plaza in Binzhou. As Binzhou’s sole international-level major sporting event and the highest-tier professional road cycling race in Shandong Province, this UCI Class 1 one-day race brought together 18 top professional cycling teams from 30 countries and regions. Over 400 athletes gathered in Binzhou, speeding along the Yellow River Avenue and racing along the majestic banks of the Yellow River.

Riders surge from the starting line as the race gets underway along the Yellow River course.
Riders surge from the starting line as the race gets underway along the Yellow River course.

Now in its fifth edition, the race has grown from a regional event into a UCI Class 1 one-day race and a featured sports tourism event in China. It has become an international platform for elite teams and riders to compete and gain experience.

Riders battle for position and make their moves on the course.
Riders battle for position and make their moves on the course.

After fierce competition, the professional category champion claimed the Yellow Jersey, while the Green, Red and Polka Dot Jerseys went to the winners of the sprint, Greater China and climbing classifications, respectively. In the team classification, Li-Ning Star, Hengsheng-VONOA-Taishan Sports Continental Team and Phoenix Finiss-SCOM-Hengxiang Continental Team finished first, second and third.

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Global Cafe and ISHCMC Open ISHCMC Community Cafe by The Terrazzo, a New Space for Connection and Campus Life

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) and Global Cafe celebrated the Grand Opening of ISHCMC Community Cafe by The Terrazzo on 18 September 2026, introducing a new gathering space designed to strengthen everyday connections between students, families, faculty and staff across the ISHCMC community.

The Grand Opening welcomed representatives from ISHCMC, Global Cafe, The Brand Promise and project partners.
The Grand Opening welcomed representatives from ISHCMC, Global Cafe, The Brand Promise and project partners.

Developed by Global Cafe, The Terrazzo is a distinct café brand created to bring together a premium coffee experience, an enhanced food and beverage offering, and a service model designed around the natural rhythm of campus life.

“ISHCMC is shaped by the diversity and connection within our community. The Terrazzo creates another welcoming space for students, families and staff to come together naturally as part of everyday campus life.” said Marco Longmore, Head of School at ISHCMC.

Global Cafe’s relationship with ISHCMC dates to 1999, giving nearly three decades of experience supporting the school community.

“We wanted to create something that reflects how the community has evolved. The Terrazzo captures that idea – individual pieces coming together to create something distinctive, from quality coffee, familiar local influences and a broad selection for different tastes and moments throughout the day,” said Joe Cilia, Founder of Global Cafe.

As Global Cafe’s longstanding Brand Strategy & Business Development Partner, The Brand Promise worked with the team from the earliest stages of The Terrazzo, shaping its positioning, brand, customer experience, commercial direction and path to opening.

“Our role was to turn Global Cafe’s understanding of the community into a clear, distinctive concept, one that feels right for ISHCMC today, with the flexibility to evolve into new settings over time.” said Camellia Dinh, Founder and CEO of The Brand Promise.

With its first location now open, The Terrazzo will continue to evolve alongside the ISHCMC community, becoming part of the everyday experiences, conversations and connections that help define campus life.

About Global Cafe

Founded in Ho Chi Minh City in 1999, Global Cafe is an established food and beverage operator serving international schools and education communities across Vietnam. Over 27 years, the company has grown into restaurant and canteen management, food service and event catering, with a network spanning multiple international schools. Guided by its philosophy, “Eat Well, Live Well,” Global Cafe focuses on quality, nutrition and thoughtful hospitality tailored to the communities it serves.

About ISHCMC

The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) is Ho Chi Minh City’s first international school, serving a diverse community of students and families since 1993. At ISHCMC, students are supported to develop the confidence, capability and sense of belonging to thrive today and shape what comes next. Learn more: https://www.ishcmc.com/

About The Brand Promise

The Brand Promise is a global boutique branding and strategic consulting firm headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in late 2023, the firm works across brand strategy, communications and business development, partnering with organisations across hospitality, lifestyle, education and professional services to build distinctive brands and create opportunities for sustainable growth. Learn more: https://thebrandpromise.group

ZOOMLION Completes First Delivery of DX7004, the World’s Most Powerful Hybrid Wheeled Tractor

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CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) has completed the first delivery of its DX7004 hybrid tractor at the 2026 Heilongjiang International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition in Heilongjiang, northeast China. The handover marks the 700-horsepower DX7004’s entry into customer deployment and represents an important step in the commercial rollout of Zoomlion’s ultra-high-horsepower hybrid agricultural machinery.  

Previously introduced by Zoomlion as the world’s most powerful hybrid wheeled tractor, the DX7004 is purpose-built for intensive, large-scale farming operations. Its dual motors deliver a rated output of 700 horsepower and a peak output of up to 1,200 horsepower. The tractor is built on Zoomlion’s self-developed hybrid power architecture, with its core components and control systems also developed in-house. The model also integrates a digital chassis and smart control systems, along with Zoomlion’s EPiot smart driving system and AOS intelligent operations platform. Together, these systems enable autonomous driving and centimeter-level precision.

Beyond power, the DX7004 is designed to improve fuel efficiency and field productivity. Compared with leading international tractors in the same horsepower class, the model can reduce fuel consumption by 10% to 40% and improve operating efficiency by 15%. The tractor also features a power-coupling transmission architecture developed by Zoomlion, which enables stepless speed adjustment across road travel and field operations to accommodate different working conditions.

The first unit was delivered to a large-scale grower from Harbin, Heilongjiang, one of China’s major grain-producing provinces. The province’s large-scale, mechanized farming sector creates strong demand for high-horsepower, high-efficiency equipment, making the delivery an important step in bringing the DX7004 into a market where its capabilities are directly relevant.

The DX7004 was officially launched at Zoomlion Smart Industry City in Changsha on Sept. 28, 2025. Building on that launch, the latest delivery advances Zoomlion’s “High-End, International, and New Energy” strategy for agricultural machinery and reflects the company’s continued investment in hybrid and intelligent technologies.

Looking ahead, Zoomlion will continue to invest in new energy and intelligent agricultural machinery technologies and advance product development for large-scale farming. The company aims to improve operating efficiency and energy utilization while supporting the wider adoption of high-end agricultural equipment across international markets.

44 million views later, the musical short “IS IT JUST A GAME?” reveals new clues about the video game PAPmusic Game, coming in 2026

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MILAN, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After two campaigns that transformed the mystery of PAPgame into an internationally shared musical story, Italian artist and director LeiKiè returns with “IS IT JUST A GAME?”, the third song and third video produced by Not Just Music in the journey leading to revealing PAPgame, the video game now confirmed for Android and iOS and scheduled by the end of 2026. 

The character She from the animated movie PAPmusic-Animation for Fashion in the new “IS IT JUST A GAME?” music video, the third musical chapter revealing new clues about PAPgame.
The character She from the animated movie PAPmusic-Animation for Fashion in the new “IS IT JUST A GAME?” music video, the third musical chapter revealing new clues about PAPgame.

Watch “IS IT JUST A GAME?” and discover the new PAPclues. 

The first two chapters, “BREAKING PAPnews” and “I Play PAPmusic Game”, generated a combined total of over 44 million views worldwide across social media, more than 3,500 publications in international media, and 120 pieces of content created by Italian TikTokers. Even the line “If I’m sad, I play PAPgame” began living independently across social media through new phrases, jokes, and memes. 

New video, new PAPclues

In “IS IT JUST A GAME?”, She and He return – protagonists of the Italian animated feature film PAPmusic – Animation for Fashion – wearing the exact same outfits seen at the beginning of the movie. 

She has lost a shoe, and He follows her into a maze populated with images of PAPgame. When he finally slides it onto her foot, the expected romantic epilogue is turned upside down: She transforms into a smiling, toothless old woman, played by LeiKiè herself. 

Dentures, toilet plungers, and surreal characters sabotage every attempt at seduction, as music, visuals, and gameplay meet in a continuous interplay between romance and nonsense. The video culminates in a dance routine with 30 characters, comprising story characters and target roles of PAPgame. 

PAPgame reveals itself

The new short musical film “IS IT JUST A GAME?” confirms that PAPgame will be released on Android and iOS, while the question remains open for PC. The visuals show first-person gameplay, but PAPgame will also include other modes and experiences yet to be revealed. 

The video game will also feature the PAPlist, with tracks from the soundtrack of PAPmusic – Animation for Fashion, special songs dedicated to PAPgame, and songs from LeiKiè’s repertoire, alongside 35 PAPranks allowing players to unlock rewards in My PAPcollection. 

«PAPgame hasn’t been released yet, but in a way, the game has already begun,» states LeiKiè. «A traditional trailer shows you a game. We wanted to start playing with the audience, uncovering the mystery through music videos. Every song dedicated to PAPgame reveals a new PAPclue, and every answer raises a new question.» 

PAPgame was not announced through a traditional trailer: each new song and video gradually reveals a part of it. The first musical chapter created the mystery, the second revealed the video game, and the third shows new elements. 

PAPgame will be released by the end of 2026. The exact date remains secret: will it be revealed through a fourth new music video, or through a trailer? 

Website: https://www.not-just-music.it/
Instagram: @papmusicofficial
TikTok: @papmusicofficial
YouTube: @PAPmusicOfficial 
Contacts: info@not-just-music.it

SoSIM now fully supports eSIM for seamless upgrades to latest smartphones

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Free physical SIM-to-eSIM conversion with new HK$33 SoSIM card activation

Limited-time offer includes extra 50GB Hong Kong data

HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (“HTHK”)’s prepaid mobile brand, SoSIM, now fully supports eSIM services. With more smartphones becoming eSIM-enabled, customer demand for eSIM services continues to grow. eSIM offers added convenience by eliminating the need to carry a SIM ejector tool when travelling or at work, while also removing concerns about losing or damaging a physical SIM card.

Upon activation of a new SoSIM primary card, customers will receive a complimentary eSIM conversion e-coupon.
Upon activation of a new SoSIM primary card, customers will receive a complimentary eSIM conversion e-coupon.

Connect with eSIM in just three minutes

When customers switch to an eSIM-compatible smartphone, there is no need to insert a physical SIM card. Installation can be completed and service can be activated in just three minutes. New SoSIM primary card customers can also convert their physical SIM card to an eSIM free of charge via the SoSIM App anytime, without visiting a retail store, making SIM switching simpler and more seamless than ever.

SoSIM now offers eSIM services for personal use, family sharing and supplementary smartwatch eSIM. Customers simply scan the eSIM activation QR code using a compatible smartphone or device to complete setup. With eSIM, customers can stay connected without a physical SIM card and enjoy greater convenience when changing devices.

Enjoy online self-service eSIM conversion and a free eSIM conversion e-coupon for new SoSIM activations

New customers can purchase an eSIM directly from the SoSIM eShop and activate the service instantly using a QR code delivered by email. To accommodate different devices and user preferences, SoSIM also provides self-service SIM conversion. After logging into their SoSIM account, customers can convert a physical SIM card to an eSIM for a service fee of HK$28, or an eSIM to a physical SIM card for a service fee of HK$48, providing greater flexibility in managing their mobile services.

Upon activation of a new SoSIM primary card, customers will receive a complimentary eSIM conversion e-coupon in their account. For details, please refer to the promotion terms and conditions.

Limited-time offer with 50GB extra Hong Kong data for new card activation

From now until 30 November, customers who successfully activate a SoSIM primary card will receive an additional 50GB of Hong Kong data. Customers who select the 50GB Hong Kong data package as their default plan will enjoy a total of 100GB of Hong Kong data during the first 30 days after SIM activation, doubling their data allowance.

SoSIM offers a variety of service options, together with its flexible eSIM products and services, to suit diverse customer needs. The HK$33 SoSIM offers great value for money, allowing customers to choose between a 30-day 50GB Hong Kong data package and a 5-day Asia-Pacific travel data package.  During the promotional period, customers will also enjoy an additional 50GB of Hong Kong data, allowing them to stream videos, play online games and share moments on social media with ease.

For frequent travellers, SoSIM also offers the plug-and-play Ai Travel SIM series, featuring data packages for a range of popular travel destinations. No real-name registration is required for enjoyment overseas. Customers can enjoy overseas data without having to complete real-name registration.

For promotion details and the terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.sosimhk.com/en/offer/sosim-new-joiners.html.

To learn more about SoSIM eSIM services, please visit SoSIM eSIM Guide | 3-Min Instant Setup & Phone Transfer Guide | No Physical SIM Swapping Hassles – SoSIM.

About Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited

Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (“HTHK”), a leading mobile operator in Hong Kong, offers diverse and advanced mobile telecoms services under the 3 Hong Kong, 3SUPREME, SoSIM and MO+ brands, addressing different needs of the consumer market. HTHK is also dedicated to developing business and enterprise solutions under the 3Business brand in the corporate market spanning mobile commerce, information technology, smart city, the Internet of Things and big data. HTHK channels the latest technologies into innovations that set market trends and steer industry development.

HTHK is the mobile division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (stock code: 215), a group member of CK Hutchison Holdings (stock code: 1). For more information on HTHK, visit www.hthkh.com.

13th Silk Road International Film Festival Concludes in Xi’an with Golden Silk Road Awards Announced

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XI’AN, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A News Report from Shaanxi International Communication Center:

Clothing Ceremony Event of the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival
Clothing Ceremony Event of the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival

On the evening of September 23, the Closing Ceremony and Awards Gala of the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Xi’an. The ten Golden Silk Road Awards were announced. Black Night, Black Gold won the Best Feature Film Award. Wang Ju and Ivan Savov were named Best Actress and Best Actor respectively. Xie Fei, a renowned director and film educator, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Film Art.

A total of 2,130 films from 139 countries and regions were submitted for this year’s festival, among which 23 made it to the final round of evaluation. The festival hosted a series of events focusing on international co-production, industrial cooperation, micro-dramas and virtual reality films. It signed international co-production projects including The Wandering Accordion, and reached strategic cooperation with institutions such as the Cairo International Film Festival.

Public benefit screenings were available through four channels: cinemas, online platforms, universities and outdoor venues. More than 400 films were screened in total. Over 80 special 9.9-yuan public welfare screenings were arranged, and 363 free public screenings took place at 111 squares across the province, benefiting over 100,000 people. Box office revenue rose by 6.3% year-on-year. The eight-day “Film +” ticket-driven economy linked more than 600 consumption scenarios across the city, with customer flow at partner merchants increasing by 17.8% year-on-year.

At the closing ceremony, the festival flag was passed from Xi’an to Fuzhou, kicking off a new chapter for the next edition of this cinematic event.

Thailand Unveils First National Semiconductor Strategy, Targets $80 Billion in Investment by 2050

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Three-phase roadmap prioritizes photonics, power semiconductors, and sensors to advance the “Made in Thailand” chip initiative, targeting over 230,000 new jobs.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – Thailand has approved its first national strategy for the semiconductor and advanced electronics industry, establishing a long-term framework to build an integrated domestic ecosystem spanning chip research and design, front-end manufacturing, conventional and advanced assembly, packaging and testing, and high-value electronics applications.

Thailand Unveils First National Semiconductor Strategy
Thailand Unveils First National Semiconductor Strategy

Approved on Thursday by the National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Board, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, the strategy targets about $80 billion in cumulative investment and about $150 billion in annual industry revenue by 2050. It also aims to create more than 230,000 new jobs under Thailand’s long-term “Made in Thailand” chip initiative.

“This is Thailand’s first comprehensive national framework for building semiconductor capabilities and moving the country into higher-value activities across the global supply chain,” said Mr. Ekniti. “It gives investors a clear view of our technology priorities, infrastructure commitments and workforce-development plan through 2050.”

The roadmap will be implemented in three phases. By 2030, Thailand will reinforce its established assembly and testing base, scale advanced packaging capabilities and lay the foundations for front-end wafer production. By 2040, it will seek more anchor investors in upstream activities, including chip design, wafer fabrication and advanced-technology manufacturing, to fill gaps in the supply chain. By 2050, Thailand aims to have a complete domestic supply chain. Thai companies are expected to grow into local champions that co-develop innovation and hold key positions in the chain.

The strategy identifies three priority technology platforms aligned with Thailand’s industrial strengths and global demand: photonics for artificial intelligence, data centers and high-speed communications; power semiconductors for electric vehicles, energy-storage systems and power grids; and sensors, building on Thailand’s micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) capabilities, for connected devices, automation, automotive, smart devices and medical applications.

Implementation will be supported through five coordinated mechanisms: tax incentives, grants and low-interest financing; high-skilled workforce development with industry and academic partners; upgraded research and chip-design infrastructure and partnerships between foreign and Thai companies; investment-ready infrastructure, including cluster sites, reliable water and electricity, clean energy and disaster-resilience systems; and regulatory reform and business facilitation for foreign investors and Thai suppliers including a broader market access through FTAs.

The board also approved a workforce program under the national strategy coordinated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation with universities, research institutes, industry and international partners. By 2030, the program aims to develop 86,600 people, including 84,900 highly skilled personnel and approximately 1,700 advanced researchers, through specialized curricula, industry placements, overseas training, and programs for faculty members, researchers and technical instructors.

The strategy builds on strong investment momentum. From 2023 through the first half of 2026, the BOI received investment-promotion applications for 879 semiconductor and advanced electronics projects worth about $27.2 billion (909 billion baht). The projects span chip production at various stages, printed circuit boards (PCBs), hard disk drives, AI servers, networking and power-management equipment, and electronic parts for vehicles and office equipment.

Infineon Technologies, the world’s largest maker of power semiconductors and automotive chips, will open its first Thai factory in Samut Prakan on Oct. 1. The facility will produce and package advanced power modules for electric vehicles, energy storage, clean energy and advanced electronics. Infineon also plans to establish an R&D center, develop joint curricula with Thai educational institutions and employ more than 5,000 people in Thailand at full operation.

Thailand’s expanding ecosystem also includes Foxsemicon Integrated Technology in semiconductor-equipment supply, Analog Devices in analog and mixed-signal chips, Zhen Ding Technology in printed circuit boards, Terahop in optical communications, and Malaysian Pacific Industries (MPI) in semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing.

“The ‘Made in Thailand’ chip initiative will bring together the country’s technology, infrastructure, investment and talent through a strong, coordinated and comprehensive national plan to turn this ambition into reality,” said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). “For semiconductor investors, specialized talent is as critical to site selection as infrastructure and incentives. The strategy is also designed to provide a dependable workforce pipeline for faster ramp-up and long-term expansion.”

Note: Investment, revenue and job figures are strategy targets. The U.S. dollar equivalent of 909 billion baht is based on an exchange rate of approximately 33.44 baht per dollar.

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