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Alliance Laundry Systems Introduces Stax-X Laundry Solution in Laos

An opening of small company namely Keep Clean using Starx-X washer-dryer solution offering them a space-efficient and improving usability and maintenance access. (Photo by ERA Communications)

Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS) has introduced its Stax-X stacked washer-dryer solution in Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and first-time investors in the self-service laundry sector.

Designed for compact retail spaces, Stax-X combines commercial-grade washing and drying functions in a vertical configuration. The system incorporates brands including Speed Queen, Huebsch, IPSO, and Primus, and is equipped with a management platform that supports programmable cycles, pricing flexibility, and operational controls.

The launch comes amid growing interest in small business and secondary income opportunities across Southeast Asia. SMEs account for a significant share of businesses in the region and play a key role in employment and economic activity, according to regional development data.

Eddie Tay, Senior Sales Director in Asia Pacific at Alliance Laundry Systems, said the product is designed to support entrepreneurs seeking efficient and scalable business models. He noted that compact solutions are increasingly important as operators look to maximise limited retail space.

Self-service laundry businesses have gained traction in recent years due to relatively low staffing requirements and steady demand. The Stax-X system is positioned to support this segment by offering a space-efficient solution with features aimed at improving usability and maintenance access.

The machines are available in 13kg and 23kg capacity variants and are designed for durability and reduced downtime. Features include a compact design, simplified access for servicing, and an integrated washer-dryer system that eliminates the need to transfer loads between machines.

Stax-X is now available through ALS’s authorised distributor network in the region, both SSN30 and SSN50 models come with pricing aligned to Southeast Asian markets.

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Fuel Sales Across Sekong, Attapeu, Champasak Amid Ongoing Shortages

Fuel shortage queues March 2026. (Image used for representational purposes only)

Authorities across Sekong, Attapeu, and Champasak provinces have stepped up efforts to address illegal fuel sales as ongoing shortages and price hikes continue to affect local communities.

On 24 March, Sekong authorities issued warnings to 24 vendors for illegally selling fuel in bottles, following complaints from residents. These vendors, located in Lamarm and Thateng districts, were found to be reselling fuel outside official gas stations, a practice that breaks national regulations.

Authorities have emphasized that repeat offenders could face fines of up to LAK 45 million (approximately USD 2,100).

In response to these illegal activities, trade inspection teams from the provincial Department of Industry and Commerce, along with district offices, have been conducting regular checks.

Officials stressed that gas stations are prohibited from selling fuel in bottles, and fuel must only be pumped directly into vehicles. This measure aims to reduce safety risks and curb illegal resale.

Attapeu

In neighboring Attapeu, authorities have also cracked down on businesses that sell fuel above official prices or fail to meet regulatory standards.

On 23 March, officials announced that offenders could face fines, and repeat violations could lead to the confiscation of fuel supplies or business license suspensions. The government is urging the public to report any illegal fuel sales, including roadside bottle sales, to curb the ongoing problem.

Champasak

Meanwhile, in Champasak Province, the authorities fined LAK 50 million (USD 2,327) three fuel stations in Paksong district for overcharging customers on 14 March.

These measures are part of a national effort to stabilize the country’s fuel supply and protect residents from exploitation during the ongoing crisis, which has been exacerbated by disruptions in global fuel markets linked to the Middle East conflict.

Authorities continue to monitor fuel sales closely to ensure that pricing and safety regulations are strictly adhered to across Laos.

Infosys Finacle to Power Digital Transformation for Producers Savings Bank Corporation in the Philippines

BENGALURU, India and MANILA, Philippines, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), and Producers Savings Bank Corporation, a leading bank in the Philippines, today announced that the bank will modernize its technology landscape by upgrading to the latest version of the Finacle Core Banking Solution. The bank will also implement the Finacle Origination Solution to rapidly grow its lending business for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and retail customers.

Key Highlights

  • This upgrade strengthens the bank’s digital foundation, enhances operational resilience, and unlocks new capabilities to deliver broader, faster, and more personalized financial services to its customers.
  • With the Finacle Origination Solution, the bank will be able to significantly scale its lending operations, particularly for priority segments such as SMEs and teachers, through a fully digital loan management platform. This includes automated onboarding, faster turnaround times for loan processing, and improved staff productivity.
  • The upgraded Finacle platform comes with a comprehensive API suite which will help the bank integrate seamlessly with the fintech ecosystem, thereby enabling faster innovation and quicker rollout of new offerings for underbanked and unbanked communities, supporting financial inclusion.

Andres M. Cornejo, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Producers Bank, said, “Our decade-long association with Infosys Finacle has been pivotal to our modernization journey. As we celebrate 30 years as an institution, this modernization initiative will further strengthen our digital capabilities, enabling us to provide real-time banking services for our growing client base and scale our lending business with greater confidence. We deeply value Finacle’s collaboration, rich functionality, swift deployment, and proven reliability, and we are excited about the new possibilities this transformation will unlock.”

Sajit Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys Finacle, said, “As the Philippine banking sector accelerates its digital shift, the lending ecosystem is seeing unprecedented opportunities for scale. Given our decade-long association with Producers Bank, we are delighted to provide a modern foundation for its next phase of transformation and expansion. With Finacle’s latest digital banking solutions, Producers Bank is well placed to capitalize on market opportunities, accelerate growth, and reinforce its position as a leading thrift bank.”

About Producers Bank

Producers Savings Bank Corporation (Producers Bank) is a leading rural and thrift bank in the Philippines, committed to advancing financial inclusion and supporting the growth of local communities. The bank provides a comprehensive suite of deposit, lending, and investment products tailored for individuals, MSMEs, farmers, and underserved segments across the country. With a strong branch network and a growing digital footprint, Producers Bank enables accessible, reliable, and customer-centric banking services. The bank continues to invest in modern technologies and innovative solutions to empower Filipinos and drive inclusive economic progress.

About Infosys Finacle

Finacle is an industry leader in digital banking solutions. We are a unit of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned product subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY). We partner with emerging and established financial institutions to help inspire better banking. Our cloud-native solution suite and SaaS services help banks engage, innovate, operate, and transform better to scale digital transformation with confidence. Finacle solutions address the core banking, lending, digital engagement, payments, cash management, wealth management, treasury, analytics, AI, and blockchain requirements of financial institutions. Today, banks in over 100 countries rely on Finacle to help more than a billion people and millions of businesses to save, pay, borrow, and invest better.

For more information, visit www.finacle.com.

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BDx Data Centers, Singapore’s ITE to Train Students for AI Data Center Jobs

First of its kind MoU in Singapore and Southeast Asia looks to infuse Singapore’s digital economy with skilled technical talent to take on critical data center and AI roles.

SINGAPORE, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and BDx Data Centers (BDx) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a future‑ready talent pipeline for Singapore’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.

The MoU covers all three ITE colleges and will provide students with hands-on training at BDx’s AI-ready SIN1 facility, which also hosts a quantum computing test bed, creating structured pathways to employment in one of Asia’s fastest-growing technology sectors.

The initiative directly supports Singapore’s Green Data Centre Roadmap and Smart Nation objectives by addressing the rising demand for skilled professionals to operate the critical digital infrastructure powering AI, financial systems, and essential services across all sectors. The collaboration ensures ITE students gain the competencies needed to maintain Singapore’s resilient, high-performance digital backbone.

“Data centers are the backbone of the AI revolution,” said Mayank Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer of BDx Data Centers. “By building a pipeline of skilled local talent with ITE, we are reinforcing Singapore’s resilience and long-term leadership in AI and digital infrastructure. Our students will gain the practical competencies needed to support mission-critical operations that power everything from financial services to emerging AI applications.”

Mr Peter Lam, CEO of ITE, said “We are pleased to partner with BDx, whose strong commitment to developing local talent aligns closely with our mission of building a skilled, future‑ready technical workforce. Through this collaboration, ITE will work with BDx to embed real‑world data centre operational scenarios into our teaching modules, ensuring our students graduate with practical, job‑ready competencies that meet the sector’s rapidly evolving technical demands.”

According to the Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA), Singapore’s data center sector currently supports 7,000 high-value jobs—a figure projected to nearly triple by 2030, with economic contributions growing 8.9-fold over the same period. As Singapore’s data center industry expands to meet surging demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure, the collaboration addresses a critical need for locally trained technical talent.

About Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established as a post-secondary institution in 1992, under the Ministry of Education. ITE is a principal provider of career and technical education and a key developer of national skills certification and standards, skilling Singapore for the future economy. It offers three key programmes: (1) Pre-Employment Training for youths after secondary education, (2) Continuing Education and Training for adult learners, and (3) Workplace Learning and Work-Study Programmes with employers. Under its ‘One ITE System, Three Colleges’ Governance Model, ITE has three Colleges – ITE College Central, ITE College East and ITE College West. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.ite.edu.sg.

About BDx Data Centers
BDx Data Centers is a leading cloud- and carrier-neutral provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions for enterprises and hyperscalers across Asia’s fast-growing markets. Operating 18 ultra-modern facilities with 750 MW of capacity in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and China, BDx delivers secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions to accelerate digital transformation. Backed by global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, managing over $50 billion in assets, BDx combines cutting-edge infrastructure with renewable resources to empower businesses in a connected world. For more information, visit www.bdxworld.com.

 

FOMO Pay Launches FOMO AI Soundbox, an AI-Powered Business Partner for Singapore Merchants to Enhance Business Intelligence

  • FOMO Pay launches FOMO AI Soundbox, Singapore’s first compact payment device to consolidate cards, PayNow, e-wallets, and stablecoins into a single point of acceptance with real-time audio confirmation.
  • FOMO Pay also announces an AI-powered merchant intelligence layer in development, enabling merchants to gain insights from their transactions.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – FOMO Pay, a Singapore-headquartered payment institution, today announced the launch of FOMO AI Soundbox and the next phase of its product strategy: a comprehensive payment suite empowered by AI.
FOMO Soundbox: Singapore’s First AI-Powered Payments Device Accepting Cards, QR, E-wallets, and Stablecoins

Commerce is undergoing a structural shift. The retail and e-commerce systems that have defined the past two decades were built largely on off-chain payment rails such as cards, bank transfers, e-wallets and QR payments. Today, on-chain payment flows are emerging alongside them, enabling transactions to settle directly through stablecoins without traditional intermediaries.

New models of digital commerce are accelerating this shift. Agentic commerce, where autonomous AI systems initiate and complete transactions on behalf of users, increasingly relies on programmable payments to settle without manual intervention. As these payment infrastructures develop side by side, merchants will need a single point of acceptance that works across both.

FOMO AI Soundbox is designed for this new era of commerce. The compact payments acceptance device supporting cards, QR payments, e-wallets, and stablecoins through a single terminal, while also establishing the groundwork for the AI-powered merchant intelligence capabilities FOMO Pay is developing. By consolidating multiple payment methods into one device, FOMO AI Soundbox gives merchants a unified point of acceptance without the need to manage multiple devices or fragmented integrations. Each transaction is confirmed in real time with instant audio notification, giving merchants and customers immediate visibility at the counter.
Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Merchants

Beyond payment acceptance, FOMO AI Soundbox is designed to be more than a terminal. Built with an integrated microphone, FOMO AI Soundbox lays the hardware foundation for a future where merchants can soon interact with their business data as naturally as they interact with their customers. FOMO Pay is exploring AI-driven capabilities that would enable merchants to query their transaction data in real time, turning a payment device into a business intelligence terminal.
These interactions draw from a deeper layer of infrastructure. At the centre of FOMO Pay’s payment ecosystem sits its merchant portal, which captures the patterns, behaviours, and operational rhythms of every transaction processed across the platform. FOMO Pay is developing an AI layer on top of this foundation that will surface actionable insights for every merchant it serves, enabling smarter decisions regardless of business size or technical sophistication.

For many small and mid-sized businesses, turning day-to-day transactions into meaningful business insights takes time and resources most merchants do not have. FOMO Pay’s AI layer is designed to close this gap, helping merchants understand their own business performance and make more informed decisions, without the extra manual effort.
Building the Next Era of Commerce

The launch of FOMO AI Soundbox represents a key milestone in FOMO Pay’s journey to redefine payment infrastructure for merchants, and the beginning of a new chapter in how businesses interact with their operations.

“The way consumers discover, decide, and pay is being fundamentally rewritten. AI agents are increasingly becoming active participants in commerce, capable of researching options, making decisions, and completing purchases on behalf of the people they serve. This shift will change consumer behaviour more profoundly than anything we have seen since the advent of mobile payments, and the infrastructure that powers those transactions must evolve with them,” said Louis Liu, Founder and CEO of FOMO Pay. “At FOMO Pay, we are building the infrastructure that makes this possible, payment rails that are not just fast and connected, but intelligent enough to support a world where AI agents, businesses and consumers move as one.”

This shift is already underway. In the near future, merchants will increasingly need to accept both conventional off-chain payment methods together with emerging on-chain, programmable payments. Rather than existing separately, these two systems will increasingly operate alongside each other in everyday commerce. Businesses that are prepared to support both today will be better positioned for what commerce becomes tomorrow.

Hashtag: #DigitalPayment #DigitalBanking #DigitalAsset #FinTech #AgenticPayments #AI



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About FOMO Pay

Founded in 2015, FOMO Pay is a payment institution licensed in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East. The firm has become a leading one-stop digital payment, digital banking, and digital asset solution provider. It is currently building Asia’s fully licensed financial platform, helping institutions and businesses connect between traditional and next-generation financial services. The firm offers its three flagship products:
  • FOMO Payment – One-stop digital payment solution for merchants, corporates and financial institutions
  • FOMO iBiz – Facilitate businesses’ everyday requirements for transactional banking needs
  • FOMO Treasury – One-stop digital asset services provider bridging Web 2.0 & Web 3.0
Visit www.fomopay.com for more information. For media inquiries, contact .

Triple agonist UBT251 showed a mean HbA1c reduction of up to 2.16% after 24 weeks in phase 2 trial in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes

  • UBT251 is a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP and glucagon (triple G), being jointly developed by United Biotechnology and Novo Nordisk
  • In a phase 2 trial in Chinese people with type 2 diabetes, UBT251 showed a mean HbA1c reduction of up to 2.16%, and a mean body weight reduction of up to 9.8% after 24 weeks, showing improvements relative to placebo and semaglutide 1 mg
  • The safety and tolerability profile of UBT251 appeared consistent with what has been observed in other clinical trials with triple-G agonists.

GAUNG DONG, CHINA and BAGSVÆRD, DENMARK – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited (TUL) and Novo Nordisk A/S (Novo Nordisk) today announced topline results from a Chinese phase 2 trial of UBT251, a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon (triple G).

UBT251 is being jointly developed by TUL’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. (United Biotechnology) and Novo Nordisk under an agreement signed in March 2025. United Biotechnology is responsible for development in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, while Novo Nordisk is responsible for development in the rest of the world.

The trial, conducted by United Biotechnology, investigated the safety and efficacy of once-weekly injectable 2 mg, 4 mg and 6 mg doses of UBT251 compared to placebo and semaglutide 1 mg in Chinese people with type 2 diabetes. From a baseline mean glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) of 8.12%, the highest mean HbA1c reduction observed for people treated with UBT251 was 2.16% compared to 1.77% for the semaglutide 1 mg group and 0.66% for the placebo group after 24 weeks of treatment.

From a baseline mean body weight of 80.1 kg and a mean BMI of 29.1 kg/m², the mean body weight reduction in the UBT251 groups was up to 9.8% compared with 4.8% in the semaglutide 1 mg group and 1.4% in the placebo group1.

Moreover, UBT251 showed improvements relative to placebo on key secondary endpoints, including waist circumference, blood pressure and lipids. The safety and tolerability profile of UBT251 appeared consistent with what has been observed in other clinical trials with triple-G agonists.

“The success of the phase 2 trial for UBT251 in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes marks a significant milestone in the innovative development of TUL,” remarked Mr Tsoi Hoi Shan, Chairman of TUL. “We will fully advance the phase 3 trial in China, committed to providing superior treatment options for patients worldwide.”

“Following the recent positive read-out of phase 2 data in people with overweight or obesity, we are encouraged to see the results of this trial, which also demonstrate the potential of UBT251 in a type 2 diabetes population,” said Martin Holst Lange, executive vice president, chief scientific officer and head of Research and Development at Novo Nordisk. “Novo Nordisk will initiate a global phase 2 trial with UBT251 in people with type 2 diabetes later this year, and we are already conducting a global phase 2 trial in weight management that will read out next year.”

Novo Nordisk’s recently initiated global phase 1b/2a trial is investigating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different doses of UBT251 for up to 28 weeks in around 330 people living with overweight or obesity. Topline data from that trial is expected in 2027. Novo Nordisk expects to initiate the global phase 2 trial with UBT251 in people with type 2 diabetes in the second half of 2026.

United Biotechnology will present detailed data from the Chinese phase 2 trial at a medical congress later this year. Based on the results of this trial, the company is planning to initiate two phase 3 trials in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

About the Chinese phase 2 trial

This randomised, double-blind, placebo- and semaglutide-controlled trial enrolled a total of 211 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes (managed with lifestyle intervention alone or in combination with metformin). At baseline, the patients had a mean HbA1c of 8.12%, a mean body weight of 80.1 kg, and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 29.1 kg/m².

Patients were randomly assigned to receive weekly subcutaneous injections of UBT251 in doses of 2 mg, 4 mg, 6 mg or placebo, or semaglutide 1 mg for 24 weeks. The primary endpoint of the trial was the change in HbA1c from baseline after 24 weeks of treatment.

About UBT251

UBT251 is a long-acting synthetic peptide triple agonist targeting the receptors for GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and glucagon.

In March 2025, United Biotechnology entered an exclusive license agreement with Novo Nordisk A/S for UBT251. Under the agreement, Novo Nordisk obtained exclusive worldwide rights (excluding Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) to develop, manufacture and commercialise UBT251. United Biotechnology retained the rights for UBT251 in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.


1 Estimated based on the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model; Based on the efficacy estimand according to the trial protocol, regardless of dose modification or changes to background metformin dose

Hashtag: #UBT251

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About TUL and United Biotechnology

Founded in 1990, TUL (HKEX: 3933) is mainly engaged in the research and development, production and sales of pharmaceuticals, and ranks among the leading integrated pharmaceutical companies in China. TUL currently boasts eleven production bases, covering intermediate products, bulk medicine, finished products, health & wellness products, animal healthcare products, empty capsule casings, and medical devices, with the sales networks dotted across nearly 80 countries and regions. United Biotechnology, located in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, serves as the biopharmaceutical R&D headquarter of TUL. United Biotechnology focuses on the development of high-end biopharmaceuticals to treat major chronic diseases. For more information, please visit .

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 68,800 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information, visit , , , , and .

Hikvision launches TalkVu Video Intercom series, taking security and communication to the next level

HANGZHOU, China, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision has launched a brand new TalkVu Video Intercom series. This next-generation family of products transforms how homeowners experience security and communication.

Hikvision launches TalkVu Video Intercom series
Hikvision launches TalkVu Video Intercom series

Embodying the brand vision ‘Talk Clear, View Smart’, the TalkVu series combines crystal-clear 4 MP imaging, AI-powered audio optimization, and intuitive controls to deliver exceptional clarity in monitoring doorstep activities, distortion-free conversations, and seamless management of connected environments.

View smart: Crystal-clear vision in any lighting condition

TalkVu’s 4 MP outdoor camera is paired with 1080p indoor displays to capture doorstep activities in exceptional detail, day or night. The 150°/180° ultra-wide lens eliminates blind spots while advanced imaging algorithms automatically adjust for bright sunlight or low-light conditions. This ensures faces and packages remain clearly visible at all times. The cutting-edge AI-ISP technology leverages AI for better noise reduction, color accuracy, and dynamic range, resulting in clearer, more detailed, and smarter visual output especially in low-light environments.

Talk clear: Distortion-free communication

TalkVu’s dual-microphone array features intelligent noise reduction which eliminates environmental interference from conversations. Directional sound pickup technology focuses on human voices while filtering out unwanted sounds from wind, traffic, and background disturbance. High-output speakers ensure crystal-clear conversations—whether greeting visitors or coordinating with delivery personnel during adverse weather—making distance irrelevant to communications quality.

Proactive AI-powered security

TalkVu evolves security from reactive to proactive protection. Multi-modal access control supports facial recognition, access cards, PIN codes, Bluetooth, QR codes, and mobile app authorization. Intelligent video analytics provide smart event detection including fall detection, line crossing, and region intrusion with instant alerts, while abnormal sound detection identifies screaming, glass breaking, and unusual sounds with immediate notifications. These layered features transform your intercom into an intelligent and proactive protection system.

Comprehensive control, three simple ways

TalkVu’s indoor station serves as your command center, seamlessly connecting video security, alarms, intercoms, elevator controls, lighting, and climate—all accessible with simple touches. The Hik-Connect app enables instant mode switching between ‘At Home’ and ‘Away’ for total control at your fingertips. Voice commands provide natural environment control for dimming lights, adjusting temperature, or closing blinds effortlessly.

Discover the future of connected security communication

To learn more about how TalkVu transforms security, communication and home management, visit our website or contact your Hikvision sales office.

Liquid I.V. raises awareness of global water crisis impacting 1 in 4 people, with activation in Bondi

SYDNEY, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the latest figures from UNICEF reveal one in four people worldwide still lack access to clean drinking water, Liquid I.V. launched a campaign at Bondi Beach to highlight the scale of the crisis of access to clean water.

Despite these figures suggesting that 961 million people have gained access to safely managed drinking water services – underlining significant progress over the last decade – over 2 billion people around the world still lack access to clean water.

These findings underscore the urgent need to ensure safe, reliable water for all – a basic human right, yet a privilege many take for granted.

To highlight this issue, Liquid I.V. installed three ‘non-working’ water fountains along the Bondi Promenade, symbolically ‘turning off the tap’.

The installation of the ‘non-working’ water fountains aligns with Liquid I.V.’s sponsorship of water fountains across Bondi Beach prompted those passersby looking to sip on fresh water or refill their bottles to reflect on the stark reality that one in four people globally do not have access to clean drinking water.

The installation included insights from Liquid I.V.’s recently launched 2025 Global Impact Report featured on the design of the water fountain, encouraging the general public to learn more about the issue.

“Water insecurity is one of the most pressing global challenges today, affecting billions of lives every day. Initiatives like Liquid I.V.’s Bondi installation are important because they bring into view the realities many communities face in accessing safe drinking water, helping people understand the scale of the issue and why it matters,” said Dr Tim Foster, an expert on global water security at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures.

“For us at Liquid I.V., our impact work isn’t just an initiative, it’s a commitment to action to help expand clean water access globally. We are on track to achieve our goal of expanding clean water access for 2 million people by the end of 2026, but with 1 in 4 people lacking access to clean drinking water, we know there’s a lot more work to be done.,” said Harrison Power, Marketing Manager for Liquid I.V. Australia.

“This activation in Bondi aims to raise awareness of this global clean water crisis, encouraging Australians to reflect on water insecurity and the importance of a collective responsibility in addressing this global issue.”

Through its Global Impact Program, Liquid I.V. contributes 1 per cent of company revenue to commitments such as the Clean Water Access Program – which aims to expand access to clean drinking water worldwide. Since 2021, the brand has supported both community-led and systems-change projects, prioritizing sustainable solutions for vulnerable and historically underserved communities.

These combined efforts contribute to the brand’s goal of providing 2 million people with clean water by 2026, as outlined in its 2025 Impact Report – turning awareness into tangible, lasting impact.

Liquid I.V. encourages all Australians to learn more about the global water crisis, engage with the issue, and support commitments that make clean water accessible for all.