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Vietnam’s Heritage Retreat at “Asia’s Leading Lifestyle Resort” Shilla Monogram Danang

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DA NANG, Vietnam, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelers to Vietnam’s central coast this summer are increasingly seeking more than a simple escape, desiring a refined blend of modern precision and deep cultural resonance. Shilla Monogram Danang has emerged as the definitive destination where this balance is perfected.

To understand the soul of this resort, one must look toward its lineage. Operated by The Shilla Hotels & Resorts – the esteemed hospitality arm of the Samsung Group – this property marks a historic first: Samsung’s official hospitality expansion outside of Korea, merging its decades-long legacy of elite service with the “local flavors” of Vietnam.

Shilla Monogram Danang, Central Vietnam
Shilla Monogram Danang, Central Vietnam

The Heritage Journey

The retreat functions as a bridge between different worlds, offering a “heritage station” for the curious traveler. A short drive north brings you to the stunning coastline of Da Nang – the “City of Bridges” – and the majestic Son Tra Peninsula, known as Monkey Mountain, a haven of rainforests and rare wildlife.

Heading fifteen minutes south transports you into the golden-hued, lantern-lit streets of UNESCO’s Hoi An Ancient Town.

UNESCO World Heritage - My Son Sanctuary
UNESCO World Heritage – My Son Sanctuary

For those seeking deeper echoes of the past, a thirty-minute journey leads into the heart of the ‘Valley of Kings’ My Son Sanctuary. This UNESCO World Heritage site stands as a silent, sacred testament to a thousand years of Champa spiritual heritage.

Rooted in a retreat-focused DNA, it offers a holistic wellbeing journey highlighted by Vietnam’s only in-hotel Sulwhasoo Spa. Here, the world-renowned Korean skincare brand blends the anti-aging power of ginseng’s root, leaf, and stem, and traditional massage techniques restore profound inner balance.

One might spend the day in the tranquil therapy garden’s outdoor jetted tubs, recover in the sauna, or find serenity in four oceanfront outdoor pools during daylight or even late night under the stars.

Elite Events and “Century Weddings”

Translating Samsung’s technological prowess into professional excellence, this resort serves as the region’s premier event hub by combining high-tech meeting facilities and a 500-guest private beach with the celebrated Shilla Seoul legacy of “century weddings” held within sophisticated, nature-inspired banquet halls.

Awarded “2025 Asia’s Leading Lifestyle Resort” by World Travel Award, Shilla Monogram Danang offers a summer journey that is as intellectually stimulating as it is physically restorative.

It is, quite simply, where the heritage of the past meets the precision of the future.

Your journey into the heart of Vietnamese heritage begins here: Charming Vietnam

State Grid Jinchang Power Supply Company: Customized Services Boost Enterprise Resumption

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JINCHANG, China, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, State Grid Jinchang Power Supply Company dispatched customer managers to Gansu Kejianxing Salt Chemical Co., Ltd., conducting a comprehensive inspection of the enterprise’s power supply lines and distribution equipment to eliminate potential safety hazards, solidly supporting its post-holiday resumption of production.

To ensure enterprises’ worry-free power use during resumption and safeguard the spring production peak, the company has taken proactive measures, including regular on-site visits. It focuses on key links of resumption, thoroughly identifies potential electrical safety hazards and irregularities, and ensures equipment operates with zero defects.

Adopting an “enterprise-specific” approach, the company combines online WeChat group real-time communication with offline 24/7 “power butler” services to accurately meet enterprises’ power needs. It conducts targeted inspections, establishes risk early warning mechanisms, and tracks hidden danger rectification to solve practical power problems for enterprises.

“The power supply company has provided all-round support from construction to trial production, handling procedures efficiently and relieving our worries,” said an electrical person in charge of Gansu Kejianxing Salt Chemical Co., Ltd.

The company will continue to optimize services, deepen on-site service mechanisms, and enhance power supply guarantee capacity to support local high-quality economic development.

 

Pakse to be Renamed After Former President Khamtai Siphandone

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Pakse city view with Mekong and Xe Don rivers in Champasak Province Laos
The landscape of urban of Pakse city in Champasak. (Photo by Ting Khamfong)

Pakse City in Champasak Province may soon be renamed Khamtai Siphandone City, as authorities begin formal steps to change the name of one of southern Laos’ main urban centres.

The proposal is now moving through official procedures, with local authorities preparing documents and consultations for provincial assembly approval. If approved, it will be sent to the national government for final decision.

The name “Pakse” comes from its location at the mouth (Pak or ປາກ means mouth) of the Xe Don River, where it meets the Mekong River. The city was founded during the French colonial period in the early 1900s, when administrative offices were moved to this area. Over time, Pakse grew into the main urban centre of southern Laos.

Despite the old name, the change aims to honor former President Khamtai Siphandone, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 101.

Born in 1924 at Houakhongphayai village, Khong district, which is now part of Champasack Province. Khamtai played a key role in Laos’ revolutionary movement. He joined the independence movement after World War II and later served as Prime Minister in 1991 and President from 1998 to 2006.

Renaming Pakse after him would link his legacy directly to his home region.

The proposal also reflects a wider pattern in Laos of recognising the country’s three central revolutionary leaders, like Kaysone Phomvihane, Souphanouvong, and Khamtai Siphandone, who are often referred to as the core leadership that shaped the modern Lao state.

City/Landmarks Named After Important Figures 

In 2005, Savannakhet’s main urban district was officially renamed from Khanthaboury City to Kaysone Phomvihane City to honor the country’s founding leader. 

The renaming connected the area directly to his birthplace and political legacy, placing his name at the center of one of Laos’ key regions.

Meanwhile, a similar approach is evident in the education sector. Souphanouvong University, established in 2003 in Luang Prabang, was named after the country’s first president. The university stands as a major institution in the north, and to recognize the revolutionary leadership.

Official Names vs Used Names

However, past experience shows that official name changes do not always match how people speak in daily life.

Despite its official name, many people still call Kaysone Phomvihane City simply “Savannakhet” or “Savan.” The new name is mostly used in government documents and formal settings.

In contrast, Laos has also seen older name changes that took hold over time. The city now known as Luang Prabang was once called Meuang Soua and later Xieng Dong Xieng Thong before adopting its current name. That change was linked to religion and national identity, which helped people accept it.

When the name changed to Luang Prabang, it took centuries to fully erase “Xieng Dong Xieng Thong.”

For now, the name “Pakse” remains unchanged as the proposal moves forward. Even if approved, it is still unclear how quickly people will adopt the new name in everyday use, if at all.

SINEXCEL and AI.net Sign Strategic Partnership at Smart Energy Week to Accelerate Japan’s Utility-scale Energy Transition

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TOKYO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During Smart Energy Week, SINEXCEL and AI.net officially signed a strategic partnership agreement, marking a new step in expanding energy storage deployment across the Japanese market.

SINEXCEL and AI.net Sign Strategic Partnership at Smart Energy Week to Accelerate Japan’s Utility-scale Energy Transition
SINEXCEL and AI.net Sign Strategic Partnership at Smart Energy Week to Accelerate Japan’s Utility-scale Energy Transition

AI.net: A Pioneer in Local Renewable Investment

AI.net specializes in the planning, development, and operation of new energy businesses. The company is actively involved in the promotion of renewable energy projects and the formulation of group management strategies, playing an important role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives across Japan.

Six Years in Japan, 50+ Proven Projects

In a market defined by stringent grid codes, SINEXCEL builds high-reliability systems using Modular and Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies.

To navigate grid complexity, SINEXCEL developed five grid-forming technologies: S-level Black Start, Active Adaptive Tuning, Load Oscillation Suppression, Seamless Grid-tied/Islanded Mode Transition, and Hybrid Source Control.

In terms of performance, SINEXCEL equipment supports 1.5x overload for 60 seconds—significantly exceeding the 1.1x industry average—providing superior safety margins for the Japanese grid.

These capabilities are proven across 50+ local projects, including 10+ high-voltage sites interconnected with major utilities like TEPCO, Chubu Electric, and Kyushu Electric.

“With Japan’s 50% renewable target and the maturing FIP mechanism, frequency regulation is becoming a core frontier,” said Renesmee Wu, SINEXCEL Sales Director for Japan. “Leveraging a profound understanding of local grid characteristics and extensive field experience, SINEXCEL has established a robust portfolio of flagship projects across Japan. This partnership with AI.net is a milestone in building our localized ecosystem to drive Japan’s sustainable transition.”

Global Reach, Local Support

Globally, SINEXCEL has deployed over 17GW of capacity across 60+ markets and 5,000+ projects, supported by 10+ service centers worldwide.

Looking ahead, SINEXCEL and AI.net will leverage their combined expertise to accelerate the deployment of reliable, high-performance energy storage solutions across Japan, supporting the country’s transition to a cleaner, more resilient power system.

About SINEXCEL

Founded in 2007, SINEXCEL is a pioneer in energy storage, EV charging, and power quality solutions. With 17 GW of installed storage, 140,000 EV chargers, and nearly 20 million amperes of AHF deployed, SINEXCEL partners with industry leaders to empower energy freedom.

Contact: renesmee_wu@sinexcel.com

Prodigy Technovations Enhances Industry leading I3C Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer with Advanced Application-Level Protocol NVMe-MI, SPDM and PLDM Support

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BENGALURU, India, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prodigy Technovations Pvt. Ltd., a leader in protocol analysis and validation solutions, announced enhancements to its PGY-I3C-EX-PD I3C Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer, adding support for higher-level management protocols increasingly used in modern computing platforms.

As systems evolve to support AI workloads, high-performance computing, DDR5 memory, & CXL platforms, the I3C interface is emerging as a backbone for platform management and device communication. The enhanced PGY-I3C-EX-PD enables engineers to validate application-layer protocols over I3C, including MCTP, NVMe-MI, SPDM, and PLDM.

These protocols enable key functions such as device discovery, telemetry monitoring, firmware updates, authentication, and secure communication across next-generation computing systems. By supporting validation of both I3C transport and higher-level protocols, the PGY-I3C-EX-PD helps engineers accelerate development and improve reliability.

“The growth of AI infrastructure and high-performance computing platforms is changing how devices communicate, manage system intelligence,” said Godfree Coelho, Founder & CEO of Prodigy Technovations. “I3C is becoming an important interface for platform management across servers, storage, and memory subsystems. With these enhancements, engineers can validate both the I3C protocol and the management protocols built on top of it.”

The PGY-I3C-EX-PD provides a platform for protocol exercising, traffic generation, protocol decode, and error analysis, allowing engineers to test real-world scenarios during development. It can operate as an I3C Controller, Target, or Secondary Controller, enabling validation across multiple architectures.

The solution also supports I2C controller and target emulation, allowing testing of hybrid I2C/I3C environments common in modern SoC designs. Features such as error injection, margin testing, protocol triggering, and continuous streaming capture help engineers validate system communication and robustness.

Key Features of PGY-I3C-EX-PD

  • Supports I3C v1.0, v1.1, v1.1.1, and v1.2
  • Emulates I3C Controller, Target, and Secondary Controller
  • Supports I2C Controller and Target emulation
  • Data rate support from 1 Hz to 12.5 MHz
  • Protocol analysis for SDR, HDR-DDR, HDR-TSL, HDR-TSP, and HDR-BT traffic
  • Support for MCTP, NVMe-MI, SPDM, and PLDM
  • Error injection
  • Multi OS support Windows, MACos and Linux

Pricing and Availability

The enhanced PGY-I3C-EX-PD is available immediately. For evaluation or pricing information, contact: contact@prodigytechno.com.

About Prodigy Technovations

Prodigy Technovations is a leading provider of innovative protocol analysis solutions for mainstream & emerging technologies including PCIe, UFS, eMMC, SD, SDIO, UHS-II, I3C, RFFE, & SPMI, helping engineers validate complex hardware designs.

Prodigy Technovations introduces a new UI for its PGY-I3C-EX-PD, enhancing usability for complex I3C and application-layer protocol validation. With added support for NVMe-MI, SPDM, and PLDM, engineers can now validate platform management, security, and device communication more efficiently across AI, HPC, and next-gen computing systems.
Prodigy Technovations introduces a new UI for its PGY-I3C-EX-PD, enhancing usability for complex I3C and application-layer protocol validation. With added support for NVMe-MI, SPDM, and PLDM, engineers can now validate platform management, security, and device communication more efficiently across AI, HPC, and next-gen computing systems.

Global Leaders to Gather in Singapore for AW Education’s Future Leadership Summit

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BEIJING, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid rapid technological advances and shifting geopolitical landscapes, education is moving away from the traditional focus on knowledge transfer toward developing leadership skills and encouraging cross-cultural exchange. A central question now is how to prepare a new generation of leaders with a global outlook, creative thinking, and resilience.

Against this backdrop, the Future Leadership Summit Singapore, hosted by AW Education International and co-organized by the ITB International Youth Alliance and WiseNet Asia, will take place on April 19–20, 2026, at the National University of Singapore (NUS). More than a discussion forum, the event reflects AW Education’s ongoing efforts to bring together global resources for high-net-worth families and emerging leaders.

AW Education's Future Leadership Summit
AW Education’s Future Leadership Summit

A Platform for Global Dialogue

The summit will feature leaders from academia, industry, and public service, creating a high-level international platform for dialogue. Speakers include George Loh, Vice President (Strategic Partnership) of NUS; Professor Huang Dejian, NUS Department of Food Science and Technology; Lam Kwok Yan, Co-founder of TAU Express; and Joel Teo, Board of Directors, Haw Chong Institute. They will share perspectives on Singapore’s innovation landscape and research ecosystem.

From the public and private sectors, David Chua, CEO of the National Youth Council Singapore; Fitzkhoon Liang, Associate Director of NUS Enterprise; and Lim Keong Wee, designer and entrepreneur, will discuss global industry trends and opportunities for youth development. Wang Jing, Founder and CEO of AW Education, and other key figures will focus on the summit’s theme: “Leadership Development Pathways in a Global Era,” with an emphasis on how emerging leaders can operate effectively in complex environments.

Expanding Opportunities for the Next Generation

As host, AW Education brings established expertise in global education planning, supported by a well-developed international resource network.

In partnership with NUS Enterprise, Singapore’s national startup incubator, the summit will provide selected young entrepreneurs with opportunities to present their projects and engage directly with international networks. Participants will gain exposure to a broader platform and closer access to relevant networks, reflecting AW Education’s focus on opening up international opportunities for high-potential youth and families.

An Immersive, Small-Group Experience

Unlike traditional conference formats, the summit offers the Singapore Future Immersion Experience, limited to 20 VIP participants. This curated program includes morning runs with a Singaporean ambassador, private visits to financial institutions, and small-group discussions with leaders from top schools and established families.

Participants will gain direct exposure to Singapore’s education system and social environment, while building meaningful connections with peers and senior professionals.

A Milestone in AW Education’s International Expansion

The Future Leadership Summit Singapore marks another step in AW Education’s continued international growth. With over 20 years of experience, the organization has built a strong network of high-value resources in Singapore and beyond, enabling seamless integration of education, industry, and innovation ecosystems.

This summit is intended to provide Chinese high-net-worth families with greater access to international opportunities, while exploring new approaches to developing globally minded leaders.

Through this initiative, AW Education aims to bring together a new generation of globally minded, resilient leaders equipped to navigate an increasingly complex environment. Attention now turns to Singapore as the summit approaches in April.

For more information, please visit https://world.meishiedu.com/.

Neutech Group Creates New Momentum for Ecological Growth in Education, Healthcare, and Wellness

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HONG KONG and DALIAN, China, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 27, Neutech Group (Stock Code: 9616.HK) released its 2025 annual results. Its business segments of education, healthcare and elderly care developed in synergy, creating new momentum for ecological growth. During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB2.039 billion and adjusted net profit of approximately RMB407 million. The Company intends to declare a final dividend for the year 2025 of HK28.0 cents per share, representing 40% of the adjusted net profit attributable to owners of the parent, maintaining a relatively high dividend payout ratio.

Education Business Maintains Steady Growth, Brand Reputation Reaches New Heights

In full-time formal higher education services, the Group’s three IT-focused undergraduate universities in Dalian, Chengdu and Guangdong have integrated AI, deepened professional connotation and smart campus construction. Education quality has risen steadily, further consolidating its leading position in the industry. Student enrollment continued to increase steadily in the 2025/2026 school year. The total number of student enrolment in our three universities reached over 59,000 as of 31 December 2025, representing an increase of 1.6% over the same period in 2024, which has been at an all-time high for years.

In 2025, the Group’s three universities received numerous accolades. In the 2024 Education Index of National Undergraduate University Innovation and Business Ventures Ranking (《2024年中國本科院校創新創業教育指數榜》) released by “Chuang Index”, a research and consulting institution for innovation and entrepreneurship education evaluation in higher education, Dalian University ranked 1st among private universities nationwide. In the Complete List of National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Sites in Private Universities (《民辦高校國家級一流本科專業建設點全覽》) issued by the Higher Education Special Committee of the China Private Education Association, Dalian University ranked 1st nationwide among private universities in terms of the number of approved national first-class undergraduate major construction sites. In the 2025 Computer Competition Index co-hosted by the China Higher Education Computer Education Research Association and other organizations, Dalian University retained its top position among private universities nationwide, while Chengdu University remained 1st among private universities in Sichuan Province. In the 2025 Shanghai Ranking’s Best Chinese Majors Ranking (《2025軟科中國大學專業排名》) , the Visual Communication Design major of Guangdong University ranked 1st among private universities in Guangdong Province.

In addition, the three universities achieved outstanding enrollment results in the 2025/2026 academic year. The highest admission score for the physics track of Dalian University exceeded the Liaoning provincial undergraduate control line by 99 points. The highest admission score for the physics track of Chengdu University exceeded the Sichuan provincial undergraduate control line by 100 points. The highest admission score for the physics track of Guangdong University exceeded the Guangdong provincial undergraduate control line by 68 points. Full enrollment was achieved in one round across multiple provinces.

In terms of education resources, the Group focused on the research, development, and application of emerging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, and the metaverse in the education sector following the main line of technology empowering education. Among them, Smart Education Platform 3.0 takes “deep integration of AI into the entire teaching process” as its core upgrade direction, establishing a controllable and trustworthy AI capability system covering all scenarios of teaching, learning, management, training and assessment. The Group upgraded Neuedu Metaverse Creative Creation and Sharing Platform (OpenNEU), providing more personalized, efficient and comprehensive learning support and services for school teaching. It developed an AIOT Home-based Elderly Care Training Laboratory, which, based on the future Smart Home 4.0 concept for home-based elderly care scenarios, built a comprehensive “teaching-training-research-industry-finance” four-in-one training system. In 2025, for 17 majors in IT, digital media, medical and wellness services, the Group developed 22 courses, 79 projects and 9 industry-scenario training laboratories. It carried out major co-construction and industry college cooperation with 52 institutions, covering nearly 15,300 enrolled students.

In terms of continuing education services, during the Reporting Period, relying on its more than 90 national, provincial, municipal, and industry-level training qualifications, the Group delivered 219 training programs for 112 institutional clients, representing a 16% increase compared with the full year of 2024. The independently developed Neuedu Education Online platform has accumulated 2.339 million registered users. It was also accredited as a “Training Site for the Industrial and Information Technology Talent Training Project” by the Education and Examination Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in 2025.

In 2025, the Group continued to deepen its global layout and entered into a strategic cooperation with WorldSkills International (WSI), becoming the first Chinese enterprise to join as its Global Premium Partner to jointly cultivate international digital talents. Seizing new opportunities for education export under the Belt and Road Initiative, and on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, the Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Luban Workshop. In the future, the two parties will deepen cooperation around three core areas: co-developing digital talent training curricula, teacher training, and student practical training.

Comprehensive Layout in Elderly Care Technology and Services with Strategic System Taking Shape

To proactively address the profound impacts and unique opportunities arising from China’s increasingly prominent “aging” society, the Group has strategically embarked on expanding and deepening its presence in the silver economy market, creating a new ecosystem that integrates “Education, Healthcare and Wellness.”

In terms of smart elderly care, in 2025, the Group constructed a multi-scenario smart wellness solution and launched the “citywide smart elderly care platform.” Positioned as new infrastructure for city elderly care, it creates a digital foundation that connects “government, institutions, communities, and families.” As of 31 December 2025, the Group had officially expanded into over 20 cities, basically forming a nationwide layout. The launched “Shenyang Shengqing Wellness (盛情康養)” and “Dalian Smart Wellness” platforms cover 30 core elderly care scenarios, serving over 50,000 users, gathering more than 1,750 high-quality service providers, and offering nearly 8,000 elderly-friendly products and services online.

In terms of elderly education services, Neucare Phoenix Academy, adhering to the “LIFECARES” educational model of “leisure, wellness, healthcare, education and social engagement”, has built a nationwide elderly education network comprising “3 branch schools and 8 branch institutes.” During the Reporting Period, Phoenix Academy recorded over 2,000 enrollments in its offline paid courses for elderly learners.

Furthermore, Wecare Family Nursing Home, affiliated with the Group, was awarded the title of “Liaoning Province Five-Star Elderly Care Institution (遼寧省五級養老機構)” by the Department of Civil Affairs of Liaoning Province. As of 31 December 2025, the occupancy rate of Wecare Family Nursing Home reached 93%, among which, 96% were aged 80 or older and mainly for elders with semi-disability or worse. Additionally, acting as a demonstration center for smart elderly care solutions, it has fully deployed the “Ruixintong (睿新通)” integrated medical, wellness, and elderly care SAAS service system.

Continuous Improvement of Medical Service Quality and Sustained Enhancement of Brand Influence

Through the integration of education, healthcare and wellness, the Group has forged a new model of integrated development in “education, healthcare and wellness.” This forms an operational format where education supports healthcare and wellness, healthcare transitions to wellness and assists education, and wellness relies on healthcare and assists education.

In 2025, the affiliated Ruikang Cardiovascular Hospital successfully undertook the national cardiovascular high-risk screening project, becoming the solely designated screening institution for this project in the Liaoning region. It obtained the provincial qualification for the mutual recognition of medical examinations and tests, and successfully integrated with the “Liaoning Provincial Mutual Recognition Platform for Examinations and Tests (遼寧省檢查檢驗互認平臺).” This achievement makes it one of the first hospitals in the province, and the very first private medical institution among the nine tertiary hospitals in Dalian, to go live on this platform. In 2025, Ruikang Cardiovascular Hospital received nearly 58,000 outpatient and emergency visits, with over 11,000 inpatient and surgical admissions. Ruikang Stomatology Hospital was awarded the honor of Liaoning Province Elderly-Friendly Medical Institution (《遼寧省老年友善醫療機構》) by the Health Commission of Liaoning Province., with outpatient visits exceeding 23,000 in 2025.

Looking ahead, Neutech Group will continuously promote the implementation of the integrated ecosystem of education, healthcare, and wellness through model innovation, platform empowerment, data-driven approaches, and facility upgrades. For formal education, the Group will adhere to the development guideline of “stabilizing scale, building foundations; improving quality, strengthening the core,” bridging the entire educational chain of “enrollment-cultivation-employment.” Guided by the strategy of “AI + Education, Deep Integration of Industry and Education,” the Group will focus on R&D to create a flagship product matrix that is “AI-driven, scenario-led, and hardware-software integrated,” continuously enhancing the core capabilities of educational services. Concurrently, the Group will accelerate the nationwide deployment of the citywide smart elderly care platform, systematically building a standardized business system of “One Platform, Two Centers” to create a standardized, replicable operational model. Positioned as new infrastructure for city elderly care, it aims to become a trusted digital elderly care partner for the government. In terms of medical services, the Group will drive the upgrade from single-treatment to full-cycle health management, building a full-chain proactive health management system featuring “early screening and treatment of chronic diseases + personalized lifestyle prescriptions + functional medicine interventions.” Through resource integration and complementary advantages, the Group will achieve the deep integration of multiple business formats, concentrating efforts to create an integrated development model of “education, healthcare and wellness” to comprehensively meet the diversified needs of internal and external customers.

About Neutech Group Limited

Neutech Group Limited (referred to as “Neutech Group” or “the Group”), since its establishment in 2000, has developed over twenty-six years to become a leading provider of digital talent education services and a pioneer of teaching, medical, health care and tourism ecology. In response to China’s accelerating aging population, the Group strategically expanded into elderly education and healthcare services starting in 2024. Relying on the innovative research and development capability of “education + technology + medical care” the Group is creating a new integrated model of “teaching, medical care, health and tourism.” Currently, the Group operates two main business sectors: (i)Education Services; and (ii)Medical and Healthcare Service. The education service encompasses three key categories:(i) Full-time higher education services; (ii) Educational resource empowerment; and (iii) Lifelong education services. The medical and healthcare service comprises two principal domains:(i) Medical services; and (ii) healthcare services

Contact:

WeiLin
weilin@neuedu.com
+852 37953236

Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Co-present the Annual “No Limits”

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In 2026, Joining Hands with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra to Present Light and Shadow on Strings


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – Co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, “No Limits” 2026 will collaborate for the first time with Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) to jointly present Light and Shadow on Strings. The concert will be held on 28 March 2026 (Saturday) at 3pm at the Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. Featuring a 50-member HKCO ensemble alongside rising erhu star Yang Enhua, the performance brings together solo, chamber and orchestral works in a celebratory programme of Chinese music, showcasing the artistic synergy that emerges when musicians of diverse abilities share the same stage.

The concert is one of the major programmes of “No Limits” 2026 and marks HKCO’s inaugural participation in this inclusive festival, representing a significant step forward in advancing inclusive arts within Hong Kong’s mainstream cultural landscape.

Rupert Woo Pak-tuen, Associate Conductor of HKCO and Resident Conductor of the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra, will lead the ensemble and Yang Enhua in a selection of orchestral works. These include the huqin quartet Ru-Meng-Ling, the five-piece combo Autumn Moon on a Placid Lake, and the string quintets Three Variations on Yangguan and A Joyful Evening. The programme also features Tam Yat-sing’s Eternal Night, which was named the Audience’s Favourite at HKCO’s 2023 Music from the Heart concert. Through diverse ensemble formations, the performance weaves a richly layered world of Chinese music, revealing both the delicacy and dynamism of Chinese music through refined musical dialogue.

Yang Enhua will perform three solo works: Dishui Nanyin Words of the Blind, recognised as part of Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage; Sun Wenming’s renowned Farewell; and Hua Yanjun (Ah Bing)’s iconic Reflection of the Moon on the Water. Through nuanced expression and tonal depth, these works embody both the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese music, conveying resilience and dignity of spirit amid adversity.

The concert will also present the world premiere of Luminous Sound Journey, a newly commissioned work by cross-disciplinary composer Luk Wai-chun, commissioned by “No Limits” and HKCO. Inspired by the sensory experiences of visually impaired individuals in perceiving light and sound, the piece intertwines sonic and visual imagination, guiding audiences into a musical journey that transcends perception and expectation.

Co-produced by “No Limits” and HKCO, Light and Shadow on Strings marks an important milestone in the journey of inclusive arts towards the mainstream stage.

Eddy Zee, Project Director of “No Limits”, said: “Light and Shadow on Strings is an important embodiment of No Limits’ commitment to advancing inclusive arts into the mainstream. The collaboration between Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and erhu soloist Yang Enhua demonstrates how the spirit of inclusion can be realised on the foundation of professional artistic excellence, revealing the distinctive creative energy that emerges when mainstream musicians and artists of diverse abilities come together.”

Dr Chin Man-wah, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, said: “There are multiple perspectives when it comes to defining the success of a social care project; it is not just about the audience attendance rate, but more importantly about the cultivation of talent, the accumulation of experience, and the establishment of mindsets.”

Rupert Woo Pak-tuen, Associate Conductor of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Resident Conductor of the Hong Kong Young Chinese Orchestra said: “Light and Shadow on Strings reveals the rich layers of Chinese music, from the subtle intimacy of solo passages to the powerful resonance of ensemble works. Through this collaboration, we hope audiences can experience the music’s purity of tone, its striking contrasts, and the profound emotional intensity it carries. This programme serves to illustrate our vision of harmony in diversity and our unwavering commitment to inclusion.”

Yang Enhua said:”Music has always been my bridge to the world, leading me beyond the boundaries of visual impairment. Through this performance, I hope to show how sound carries emotion and imagination, and to embrace the diverse ways we all perceive the world. I truly value this collaboration with No Limits and Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Their professionalism and trust have allowed us to create and share the sincere power of music on equal ground.”

Light and Shadow on Strings is the closing programme of the eighth edition of No Limits. For details, please visit: www.nolimits.hk.

Light and Shadow on Strings
Date and Time 28 March 2026 (Sat), 3pm
Venue Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
Ticket HK$258、HK$198
Accessibility Services Subtitles in Chinese and English, house programme in audio format and extra wheelchair seating available; guide dogs welcome
Note Approx. 80 minutes with one interval
The performance contains smoke effects
The performance contains scenes of near complete darkness
Song Composer / Arranger
Dishui Nanyin Words of the Blind Yang Enhua
Erhu Solo Farewell Sun Wenming
Erhu Solo Reflection of the Moon on the Water Hua Yanjun

Orch.by Ding Guoshun

Five-piece Combo Autumn Moon on a Placid Lake Lui Man Shing
Huqin Quartet Ru-Meng-Ling Yang Chunjia
String Quintet Three Variations on Yangguan Ancient Tune

Arr. by Hu Dengtiao

String Quintet A Joyful Evening Hu Dengtiao
Eternal Night Tam Yat sing
Seeking (The Third Movement of The Desert Smoke Suite) Zhao Jiping
Luminous Sound Journey (Commissioned by No Limits and HKCO / World Premiere) Luk Wai-chun

Hashtag: #NoLimits

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About “No Limits”

Launched in 2019 and co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, “No Limits” offers barrier-free performances and events and explores and promotes inclusiveness and understanding through the arts.

Every year from February to March, “No Limits” showcases a series of fascinating programmes of music, dance, theatre and film by international and Hong Kong artists of different abilities. It also presents free film screenings as well as education and community programmes including an international symposium.

“No Limits” is committed to provide accessible in-venue performances and programmes for people with different abilities, highlighting creativity and talent in a variety of forms, spreading the message of inclusion to the society.

For more information about “No Limits”, please visit .

About Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Founded in 1977, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is often invited to perform at famous venues and festivals all over the world, having covered Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and the Arctic Circle to date. It is therefore acclaimed as a leader among full-sized Chinese music ensembles in the international arena today. The Orchestra is set up in four sections: bowed-strings, plucked-strings, wind and percussion. The instruments include both the traditional and the improved, new versions: the bowed-string section has been using the Eco-Huqin series developed by the Orchestra since 2009. HKCO performs both traditional Chinese music and contemporary, full-length works in a variety of musical formats and contents. It also explores new frontiers in music through commissioning over 2,400 new works of various types and styles, whether as original compositions or arrangements.

About Yang Enhua

Yang Enhua began learning erhu at the age of 12, and has over fifteen years’ experience studying under Zhao Yijun, Gan Bolin, Li Aping, Peng Cheng, and Mao Qinghua of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. In 2022, Yang won the VSA International Young Soloists Competition and performed at the Kennedy Center, USA. In 2024, he performed in Seoul and ranked fourth in Korea’s first International Visually Impaired Solo Competition. In 2025, he won the Silver Award at the Singapore International Solo and Chamber Music Competition (Chinese Music category), and received a top ten award at the Danny Awards and the Special Grand Prize at the World Chinese Music Competition. Yang is committed to promoting musical inclusion, supporting employment for people with disabilities, and connecting communities through music. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, supported by the Lee Hysan Scholarship.

About the Hong Kong Arts Festival

Launched in 1973, the Hong Kong Arts Festival is a major international arts festival committed to enriching the cultural life of the city. In February and March every year, the Festival presents leading local and international artists from all genres of the performing arts, giving equal importance to great traditions and contemporary creations. The Festival also commissions and produces work in theatre, music, chamber opera and contemporary dance by Hong Kong’s own creative talents and emerging artists, many of which have subsequently had successful runs in Hong Kong and overseas. Every year, the Festival also presents more than 250 “PLUS” and educational activities that offer diverse arts experiences to the community as well as tertiary, secondary and primary school students. In addition, through the “No Limits” project co-presented with The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Festival strives to create an inclusive space for people of different abilities to share the joy of the arts together.

For more information about the Hong Kong Arts Festival, please visit .

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