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APSIC and Schuelke Launch Asia Pacific Environment Hygiene Excellence Award to Elevate Hospital Infection Prevention Standards

New regional programme will assess environmental hygiene practices, support hospital improvement, and recognise excellence in patient safety across Asia Pacific, with winners honoured at the APSIC 2028 Congress.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2026 – The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC), in collaboration with Schuelke, has launched the APSIC Environment Hygiene Excellence Award, a programme to recognise hospitals that demonstrate excellence in environmental hygiene and infection prevention across the Asia Pacific region. The programme was announced today at the APSIC 2026 Congress.

APSIC Executive Committee (ExCo) members and APSIC Environment Hygiene Excellence Award (APSIC EHEA) Expert Panel representatives at APSIC 2026 Malaysia. Pictured from left are Prof. Doo Ryeon Chung, Dr. Zhiyong Zong, Prof. Surinder Pada, Ms. Lily Lang Ren Lee, Dr. Namita Jaggi, Prof. Wing Hong Seto, Prof. Moi Lin Ling, Ms. Glenys Harrington and Ms. Patricia Tai-Yin Ching. The APSIC EHEA Expert Panel comprises Prof. Moi Lin Ling (Programme Chair), Prof. Anucha Apisarnthanarak (APSIC President, not pictured), Ms. Patricia Tai-Yin Ching (APSIC Vice President), Prof. Surinder Pada, Dr. Namita Jaggi and Prof. Sasheela Sri La Ponnampalavanar (not pictured).
APSIC Executive Committee (ExCo) members and APSIC Environment Hygiene Excellence Award (APSIC EHEA) Expert Panel representatives at APSIC 2026 Malaysia. Pictured from left are Prof. Doo Ryeon Chung, Dr. Zhiyong Zong, Prof. Surinder Pada, Ms. Lily Lang Ren Lee, Dr. Namita Jaggi, Prof. Wing Hong Seto, Prof. Moi Lin Ling, Ms. Glenys Harrington and Ms. Patricia Tai-Yin Ching. The APSIC EHEA Expert Panel comprises Prof. Moi Lin Ling (Programme Chair), Prof. Anucha Apisarnthanarak (APSIC President, not pictured), Ms. Patricia Tai-Yin Ching (APSIC Vice President), Prof. Surinder Pada, Dr. Namita Jaggi and Prof. Sasheela Sri La Ponnampalavanar (not pictured).

Environmental hygiene is a critical component of infection prevention and patient safety, yet standards and implementation of environmental hygiene vary significantly across the region’s healthcare settings. The new programme aims to raise awareness, strengthen best practices, and support hospitals to improve environmental hygiene through a structured, scientifically guided framework.

Participating hospitals will be evaluated using APSIC-developed guidelines and audit criteria, with assessments conducted through an independent scientific framework led by an APSIC-appointed expert panel comprising infection prevention specialists from across the region.

“Environmental hygiene is fundamental to infection prevention and patient safety, yet often under-recognised. This initiative brings renewed focus to raising standards across healthcare systems in Asia Pacific,” said Professor Moi Lin Ling, APSIC Programme Chair, APSIC Environment Hygiene Excellence Award

Through this regional collaboration, APSIC and Schuelke aim to:

  • Promote awareness and adoption of best practices in environmental hygiene across healthcare institutions in Asia Pacific.
  • Provide hospitals with structured tools to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Enable benchmarking and knowledge exchange among healthcare institutions to advance infection prevention standards regionally.

Shortlisted hospitals will receive expert-led educational support, including regional webinars and on-site training sessions, to help strengthen infection prevention strategies and improve operational environmental hygiene practices. Finalists will undergo an on-site audit by APSIC experts, and winners will be honoured at the APSIC 2028 Congress.

“As a long-standing partner in infection prevention, Schuelke is committed to supporting healthcare institutions in advancing environmental hygiene standards through scientific collaboration and education,” said Patrick Kaminski, President and CEO, Schuelke Asia Pacific.

The programme represents one of the first coordinated regional efforts to standardise, assess, and recognise excellence in environmental hygiene across healthcare systems in Asia Pacific. By combining scientific criteria, expert review, and practical education, the initiative is designed to support meaningful and measurable improvements in hospital hygiene, patient safety, and infection prevention outcomes.

Healthcare institutions interested in participating in the programme can find more information at www.ehea.health
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About Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC)

APSIC was established in 1998 and is a multinational, voluntary organisation dedicated to advancing infection prevention and control practices to reduce hospital-associated infections, respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and improve patient outcomes. APSIC brings together multidisciplinary infection prevention and control professionals across the region to share knowledge, experience, quality improvement initiatives, and research findings through training courses, seminars, congresses, and conferences in Asia Pacific. APSIC also works to establish collaborative partnerships that promote cost-effective, evidence-based practices across the region.

Learn more about APSIC at:

About Schuelke

Schuelke, headquartered in Norderstedt, Germany, is a global leader in infection prevention and control with more than 135 years of experience. Guided by its purpose, “We protect lives worldwide,” Schuelke is committed to advancing health and safety through innovative solutions, scientific expertise, and strong partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.

In an increasingly interconnected world where infectious risks transcend borders, Schuelke works closely with healthcare professionals, institutions, and industry partners to strengthen infection prevention practices across diverse care settings.

The company operates across four key business areas—Healthcare, Consumer Health (OTC), Direct Patient Care, and Life Sciences—offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions spanning antisepsis, disinfection, hygiene management, and specialised applications.

With globally recognised brands such as mikrozid®, microshield®, octenisept®, desmanol®, and desderman®, Schuelke provides trusted solutions for surface disinfection, skin antisepsis, hand hygiene, and wound care, supporting healthcare professionals in maintaining safe and effective clinical environments.

Learn more about Schuelke at:

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AECOM開設全新香港辦事處暨亞洲區總部 匯聚人才、科技與可持續發展

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月31日 – 全球基礎設施領先企業AECOM宣布,其全新香港辦事處暨亞洲區總部正式啟用,辦事處設於長沙灣83瓊林街。作為AECOM亞洲區總部及香港業務的核心據點,新辦事處不僅標誌著公司發展的重要里程碑,更彰顯其持續投資人才、創新及可持續發展的長遠承諾。啟用典禮邀請AECOM全球顧問服務行政總裁(Global Chief Executive, Advisory)Jill Hudkins,以及其他公司領導層共同主禮,與客戶、合作夥伴及員工一同見證這個重要時刻。

AECOM開設全新香港辦事處暨亞洲區總部

全新辦事處匯聚人才、科技及可持續設計元素,打造靈活且面向未來的工作環境。這個空間不僅展現AECOM的企業文化與工作模式,更反映公司與香港深厚而緊密的聯繫。

新總部的啟用進一步彰顯AECOM對香港長遠發展的承諾。香港正迎來新一輪發展機遇,包括北部都會區及SKYTOPIA等具指標性的發展項目。新辦事處將有助AECOM進一步提升支援本地客戶的能力,同時更有效整合亞洲區內的專業知識與資源,為客戶提供更全面的服務。

AECOM亞洲區行政總裁鍾小平表示:「過去50多年,AECOM扎根香港,與客戶及合作夥伴攜手推動城市發展,參與了眾多重要基建及發展項目。全新香港辦事處暨亞洲區總部是我們歷來在亞洲最大的辦公室投資,充分展現我們對香港未來發展的信心。這個全新工作空間將進一步促進團隊協作與創新,讓我們能夠把握未來發展機遇,並與客戶及合作夥伴攜手推動香港未來發展,共同創造更美好的未來。」

AECOM香港行政總裁卓子然表示:「隨著香港開展新一輪發展機遇,為員工及客戶打造理想的協作環境至關重要。全新辦事處旨在促進創新思維、跨專業協作及團隊合作,進一步提升我們為客戶及社區創造卓越成果的能力。這個面向未來的工作空間將匯聚頂尖人才和專業知識,攜手推動香港下一個發展新篇章。」

新辦事處總樓面面積約126,000平方呎,橫跨四個樓層,並以AECOM的「Freedom to Grow」工作模式框架為設計藍本,透過多元化工作空間支援靈活高效的工作模式,滿足深度工作、項目交付、混合模式會議及團隊協作等不同需求。辦公室亦設有客戶交流區、創新空間及科技驅動的工作環境,以促進共同創造及知識共享,體現AECOM一直協助客戶實踐的以人為本及面向未來的發展理念。

在可持續發展方面,辦公室採用由物聯網(IoT)感測器驅動的數碼儀表板,實時監測能源消耗及室內空氣質素,提升工作場所可持續發展表現的透明度,並提供可量化的數據分析。是次搬遷亦貫徹循環經濟理念,AECOM將原沙田辦公室超過900件家具捐贈予本地學校及非政府機構,延長物資使用壽命的同時,減輕堆填區負荷,為社區及環境創造更大價值。

員工福祉同樣是這個全新空間設計的重要考量。以活動為本(Activity-Based Working)的工作空間設計有助促進意念交流、團隊協作、社交互動及專注工作;而天然物料、綠化牆及綠植間隔則將親自然(biophilic)元素融入工作環境。竹材飾面及環保地毯等可持續物料的應用,亦有助減低裝修工程對環境帶來的影響。

新辦事處所在的83瓊林街亦體現AECOM在大型基建及建築項目交付方面的跨專業實力。AECOM為這項雙子塔商業發展項目提供結構、岩土及幕牆工程服務。該項目於香港工程師學會結構分部舉辦的「2025年度卓越結構大獎」(Structural Excellence Award 2025)中獲得嘉許,充分肯定項目團隊在工程設計、技術創新及項目交付方面的卓越表現。

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Hashtag: #AECOMHongKong #AECOMHKNewOffice #GrowingFutureHKTogether #DeliveringABetterWorld

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關於AECOM

AECOM 是全球基礎設施領域的領導者,致力於構築更美好的世界。作為一家以卓越信譽著稱的專業服務企業,我們憑藉深厚的技術專長,協助客戶應對水務、環境、能源、交通運輸及建築領域的各種複雜挑戰。我們的團隊與公營機構及私人企業緊密合作,為專案全生命週期——從諮詢、規劃、設計、工程到專案與施工管理——提供創新、永續且富有韌性的解決方案。AECOM 名列《財富》500強企業,在 2025財年的營收達到 161 億美元。歡迎瀏覽 瞭解更多。

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AECOM opens new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters, bringing together people, technology and sustainability

HONG KONG SAR- Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, officially launched its new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters at 83 King Lam Street in Cheung Sha Wan, unveiling a workplace that reflects how the company is evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and communities. The ceremony was attended by Jill Hudkins, global chief executive, AECOM Advisory, alongside clients, partners and employees.

AECOM opens new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters

Designed as a living demonstration of the way AECOM works, the office brings together people, technology and sustainable design in a future-ready environment that reflects both the company’s values and its deep connection to Hong Kong.

The new workplace underlines the company’s commitment to Hong Kong. At a time of transformational development in Hong Kong, including landmark initiatives such as the Northern Metropolis and SKYTOPIA, it strengthens AECOM’s ability to support clients locally while leveraging its breadth of expertise across Asia.

Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM’s Asia region, said: “Our new Hong Kong office and Asia headquarters represents AECOM’s largest office investment in Asia and reflects our confidence in Hong Kong’s future. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with clients and communities to help shape the city’s development. This new workplace will strengthen collaboration and innovation across our teams, enabling us to support the opportunities ahead and continue growing future Hong Kong together with our clients and partners.”

Johnny Cheuk, executive leader, Hong Kong, AECOM, said: “As Hong Kong enters a new era of development, creating the right environment for our people and clients to collaborate has never been more important. Our new office is designed to foster innovation, collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork, strengthening our ability to deliver better outcomes for clients and communities. This future-ready workplace will help us bring together the talent and expertise needed to shape Hong Kong’s next chapter of growth.”

Occupying approximately 126,000 gross square feet across four floors, the workplace is designed around AECOM’s Freedom to Grow framework, supporting flexible, performance-led ways of working through a variety of spaces for focused work, project delivery, hybrid meetings and collaboration. Client engagement areas, innovation spaces and technology-enabled environments further support co-creation and knowledge sharing. It demonstrates the same people-centered and future-ready principles that AECOM helps clients deliver every day.

A digital dashboard powered by IoT sensors provides real-time insights into energy consumption and indoor air quality, making workplace sustainability performance visible and measurable. The relocation also embraced circular economy principles. More than 900 furniture items from AECOM’s previous Sha Tin office were donated to local schools and non-governmental organizations, extending their useful life while reducing landfill waste.

Employee wellbeing was integral to the design. Activity-based workspace design promotes the exchange of ideas, collaboration, socialization and focused work, while natural materials, green walls and planted dividers bring biophilic elements into the workplace. Bamboo finishes and sustainable carpets help reduce the environmental impact of the fit-out.

The workplace also reflects AECOM’s multidisciplinary strength in infrastructure delivery. The office is located at 83 King Lam Street, a twin-tower commercial development for which AECOM provided structural, geotechnical and façade engineering services. The project was recognized at the HKIE Structural Division Structural Excellence Award 2025.

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Hashtag: #AECOMHongKong #AECOMHKNewOffice #GrowingFutureHKTogether #DeliveringABetterWorld

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About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle — from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of US$16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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XTransfer榮登 CNBC「2026年全球頂尖金融科技公司」榜單

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月31日 – XTransfer,全球領先的B2B跨境貿易支付平台,欣然宣佈公司首次入選國際知名財經媒體CNBC携手獨立市場研究機構Statista評選的「2026年全球頂尖金融科技公司」榜單(支付類別)(World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026, Payments Segment),獎項旨在表彰全球最具創新性與高影響力的金融科技企業。此次入選,不僅肯定XTransfer持續致力於為中小企業提供安全、高效且便捷的跨境支付解決方案,更彰顯其於行業中與日俱增的影響力。

XTransfer榮登 CNBC「2026年全球頂尖金融科技公司」榜單
XTransfer榮登 CNBC「2026年全球頂尖金融科技公司」榜單

XTransfer創始人兼首席執行官鄧國標表示:「這項殊榮不僅是對團隊全心投入的肯定,更源於客戶與合作夥伴長期以來對我們的信任。跨境金融運作對許多中小企業而言,仍充滿複雜性與不確定性。我們始終專注於解決國際支付背後真實的痛點,致力於降低交易摩擦、提升流程透明度並強化風險管理,讓企業能夠將更多精力聚焦業務成長。」

XTransfer此次入選,不僅彰顯公司在全球支付生態體系中日益重要的角色,更印證其長期使命:讓全球中小企業的跨境貿易支付變得更普惠、更簡單、更安全。展望未來,XTransfer將持續加大在合規與產品創新的投入,同時深化與頂尖金融機構的合作,助力更多企業拓展全球貿易版圖。

CNBC是全球最具影響力的財經媒體之一,以其專業性和權威性在國際金融領域享有廣泛聲譽。榜單評估橫跨七大核心領域的數千家公司,涵蓋支付、數字資產、企業科技等。公司評估依據包括量化關鍵績效指標、成長指標與產業影響力等,資料來源包含公開報告、公司提交資料以及獨立研究。

基於研究結果,XTransfer很榮幸入選 CNBC「2026年全球頂尖金融科技公司」榜單。榜單連結請見此處
Hashtag: #XTransfer #CNBC #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs


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關於XTransfer

根據灼識諮詢的資料,XTransfer是全球最大的B2B跨境貿易支付平台,2025年實現支付交易額(TPV)超過600億美元。公司成立於2017年,是全球首批專注於B2B跨境貿易的支付平台之一。公司服務超過89萬家注册客戶,擁有全球規模最大的中小企業客戶群體。

通過先進技術連接全球頂尖金融機構,公司致力於讓全球貿易的中堅力量——中小企業,享受安全合規、高效便捷的跨境金融服務,獲得與跨國大企業同等的金融服務體驗。截至2026年3月31日,我們已與全球包括多家知名國際銀行在內的金融機構建立合作關係,支付服務覆蓋全球200多個國家和地區。

XTransfer 已在主要金融樞紐取得所需牌照,包括中國內地、中國香港、英國、美國、新加坡、荷蘭、澳大利亞及加拿大。

更多資訊:https://www.xtransfer.com

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XTransfer Named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, is proud to announce it has been named, for the first time, to CNBC’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies (Payments Segment). The inclusion not only recognises XTransfer‘s ongoing commitment to empowering SMEs with secure, efficient and accessible cross-border payment solutions, but also highlights its growing influence in the industry.

XTransfer Named to CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
XTransfer Named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026

The annual ranking, produced in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, recognises the most innovative and high-impact fintech firms globally.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the trust our customers and partners place in us every day,” said Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer. “Cross-border financial operations can be complex, especially for SMEs. We focus on solving the real operational challenges behind international payments, reducing friction, improving visibility, and strengthening risk controls, so businesses can concentrate on growth.”

XTransfer‘s inclusion underscores the company’s growing role in the global payments ecosystem and its long-term mission to make cross-border trade payments simpler, safer, and more accessible for SMEs worldwide. XTransfer will continue to invest in compliance and product innovation, while deepening collaboration with top-tier financial institutions to help more businesses trade globally with confidence.

CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies list evaluates thousands of firms across seven key segments, including Payments, Digital Assets, and Enterprise Technology. Companies were assessed based on quantitative KPIs, growth metrics, and industry influence, with data sourced from public reports, company submissions, and independent research.

Based on the results of the study, XTransfer is honoured to be recognised on CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list. View list here.

Hashtag: #XTransfer #CNBC #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs



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XTransfer

XTransfer, the world’s largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 890,000 registered SMEs globally.

We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world.

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Beyond the Confinement Nanny: SAINT BELLA Introduces Team-Based Postpartum Care at Home in Singapore

A six-role In-Home Service model brings maternal-and-infant support, freshly prepared meals, scheduled home visits, recovery services and household coordination into one experience

SINGAPORE – EQS Newswire – 31 July 2026 – Confinement care is familiar to generations of Singapore families. What is changing is the life around it: households are more private, expectations are more individual, couples share parenting in new ways, and mothers increasingly want traditional support without becoming the project manager of multiple caregivers and service providers.

SAINT BELLA’s In-Home Postpartum Care Program responds with a team-based model available across Singapore. Rather than asking one confinement nanny to carry every dimension of postpartum life, the program organizes six distinct roles around one family and one coordinated care plan.

A maternal-and-infant care nanny provides 24-hour one-on-one support with Nurse providing daytime visits for additional support; well-curated confinement food delivery; and a family physician, postpartum recovery specialist, service concierge and location manager participate through scheduled visits and coordination. Programs start at 28 days. The in-home service is scheduled to officially launch across Singapore in mid-August 2026.

From a single caregiver to a coordinated postpartum team

The traditional confinement nanny remains a valued part of Singapore’s postpartum culture. SAINT BELLA’s model is not built on rejecting that tradition. It begins with a different operational question: should one person be expected to manage newborn routines, maternal support, meals, recovery arrangements, family communication and the changing needs of an entire household?

In-Home Postpartum Care distributes those responsibilities. Each role contributes within a defined scope, while the service concierge serves as a central point of coordination. For the family, the benefit is not simply a longer list of services. It is the reduction of complexity at a time when the mother’s attention should not be consumed by schedules, vendors and handovers.

“The true luxury of postpartum care is not excess. It is the feeling that everything has been considered, that the right support arrives at the right time, and that the mother does not have to orchestrate it herself.”

— Danny Xiang, Founder of SAINT BELLA

Care that arrives without displacing family life

At home, recovery unfolds in the comfort of familiar surroundings, where mothers remain close to their partners, families and newborns during life’s most precious first weeks. Each family’s experience follows a personalized rhythm – shaped by their home, lifestyle and individual needs.

Each day is thoughtfully designed to nurture both mother and baby. Fresh, restorative meals are prepared according to SAINT BELLA’s signature four-stage postpartum nutrition philosophy, while a dedicated maternal-and-infant care nanny provides attentive support with newborn feeding, burping, soothing, bathing and age-appropriate developmental interaction. Alongside newborn care, mothers receive personalized non-medical postpartum support to encourage comfort, confidence and recovery.

The experience is further complemented by scheduled visits from postpartum recovery specialists, access to a family physician should additional newborn assessment be required, and dedicated check-ins from the location manager – ensuring every family receives seamless, coordinated care with the reassurance of an expert team throughout their postpartum journey.

Global standards, interpreted through Singapore

The Singapore program combines SAINT BELLA’s maternal-and-infant care framework with elements that are locally resonant. Its recovery offering may include services drawing on Singapore’s JAMU tradition, alongside selected international skincare and body-care approaches, subject to consultation and individual suitability.

Nutrition remains equally central. Meals are prepared fresh and delivered using a phased approach intended to support the changing needs of the postpartum period. The emphasis is not on rigid restriction, but on warm, considered nourishment and a rhythm of care that can be adapted to the mother.

Caring for the mother, not just the baby

SAINT BELLA also brings its Bella Arts concept into the residence through curated music, reading and art-inspired experiences. These elements distinguish the program from a purely functional care arrangement. They recognize that postpartum recovery is not only a schedule of meals, sleep and physical milestones; it is also an emotional passage in which a woman may need quiet, beauty and a sense of continuity with herself.

This philosophy is captured in SAINT BELLA’s belief that care for the baby begins with care for the mother. By combining familiar confinement values with a coordinated contemporary service model, In-Home Postpartum Care Program proposes a new standard for families who want the depth of traditional support, delivered with greater structure, privacy and personal choice.

In-Home Postpartum Care Program is available across Singapore, with programs starting at 28 days. Program inclusions, home suitability, professional visits and service availability are confirmed through an individual consultation.

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About SAINT BELLA Group

Founded in 2017, SAINT BELLA Group provides premium postpartum care, recovery, in-home family services and women’s nutrition products across Asia and international markets. Its philosophy, “Loving You Is Loving Life,” places the mother’s dignity and long-term wellbeing at the center of family care.

Singapore availability: private-residence service across Singapore, subject to home assessment and scheduling. All professional services are delivered within applicable local licensing and practice requirements.

Media: pr@saintbella.com.
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Lanson Place Parliament Gardens In Melbourne Named ‘Best New Hotel’ At 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2026 Lanson Place Parliament Gardens in Melbourne has been named as the Best New Hotel at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) awards, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme. The prestigious recognition highlights the property’s stellar performance and rapid growth since opening in late 2024, underscoring its success in offering guests personalised, attentive service.

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens recognised for the Best New Hotel at the 2026 GHA Awards (Photo Credit: Lanson Place)
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens recognised for the Best New Hotel at the 2026 GHA Awards (Photo Credit: Lanson Place)

“We are incredibly proud that Lanson Place Parliament Gardens has been recognised as the Best New Hotel at the 2026 GHA Awards,” said Michael Hobson, Chief Executive Officer of Lanson Place. “This recognition is a wonderful validation of the vision behind every Lanson Place property, namely to offer comfortable, private sanctuaries with a relaxed but unmatched tradition of service.

Being part of the GHA has allowed us to share that vision with an even wider community of travellers, while also giving our own guests access to the valuable benefits of DISCOVERY membership. Being named Best New Hotel is also particularly meaningful as we joined the GHA less than a year ago. This award belongs to every member of our team and marks a strong signal of what lies ahead for Lanson Place.”

Marcus Packham, General Manager of Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, added: “This thrilling accolade serves as an endorsement of the passion and dedication of all our team members who go above and beyond, day in and day out, to create a true home away from home for every guest in the heart of Melbourne. We look forward to welcoming new guests from around the world so they can experience for themselves what distinguishes us.”

The awards recognised outstanding achievements across GHA’s portfolio of 1,000 hotels spanning 55 brands in 100 countries. The accolades celebrate excellence in performance, guest engagement and satisfaction, technology, sustainability, loyalty and collaboration across the alliance.

Lanson Place DISCOVERY Limited Time Offer

To coincide with this achievement, Lanson Place DISCOVERY members can currently enjoy triple DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) when staying at Lanson Place properties in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne, from now until 31 August 2026, making every stay even more rewarding.

Terms and conditions may apply. For more information on the special offer, visit: https://lansonplace.com/loyalty

Hashtag: #LansonPlace #BestNewHotel #GHAAwards



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About Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited

Lanson Place is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited (Wing Tai), a publicly listed company in Hong Kong (HKEx stock code: 369). The transformative hospitality management company currently manages eight properties under the Lanson Place brand, comprising Personal Hotels and Residences in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne. Additionally, it manages Two MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong as well as Yiju Apartment in Shenzhen, China.

Lanson Place provides comfortable, personal sanctuaries for both short-term and extended-stay guests at central locations in major global cities. Infused by a family-like service tradition, Lanson Place creates warm and sheltered places with a club-style feel where communities form and bond. Guests can enjoy a true home-away-from-home experience.

The Group aims to grow the Lanson Place brand across the Asia-Pacific region and continues to explore both investment and management opportunities in major gateway cities.

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Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 55 brands and 1,000 hotels across 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – provides 36 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay.

Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning. For more information, visit or .

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SkinLab The Medical Spa Recognised at the 2026 Singapore Retailers Association Awards (SRA) for Excellence in Beauty and Cosmetics

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2026 – SkinLab The Medical Spa has been named runner-up in the Beauty and Cosmetics Retailer category at the 2026 Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) Awards, one of the most established recognition programmes in the industry. The award recognises retailers who demonstrate strength across three main criteria: commitment to customer-centric experiences, a cohesive brand presence through a diverse product range, and innovative use of technology and strategy to drive measurable business impact.

For SkinLab, this reflects two decades of building a holistic beauty ecosystem spanning medical aesthetics, skin health, and wellness, under Dr Kelvin Chua, Senior Medical Director and Founder of SL Aesthetic Group. Treatments are personally developed by Dr Chua to address different skin concerns, such as acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, rosacea, dryness, and ageing. The medical spa also offers a range of skincare products formulated for Singapore’s humid climate and to support long-term skin health.

With 10 outlets islandwide, SkinLab has cared for more than 100,000 customers through this model of doctor-designed care. As no two skin conditions present the same way, each treatment can be customised to individual needs and preferences.

SkinLab has also been recognised by Harper’s BAZAAR, HerWorld, and Singapore Women’s Weekly for treatments targeting deep hydration, rejuvenation, and complexion correction. Behind these treatment outcomes are medical-grade technologies, including the LDM Triple, a triple-frequency ultrasound that targets multiple skin depths simultaneously; FDA-approved Lumenis M22 IPL system for photorejuvenation and pigmentation; Onda Pro with Coolwaves™ technology for body contouring; and the globally-recognised HydraFacial.

The medical spa continuously invests in technology that improves the customer experience, including using AI-assisted skin analysis to support consultations alongside chatbot-based scheduling to reduce waiting time and streamline appointment bookings.

SkinLab’s commitment to holistic care extends beyond treatment sessions, promoting skin health literacy educational content and workshops with doctors from sister brand SL Aesthetic Clinic.

“This award is a valuable milestone that reflects how far SkinLab The Medical Spa has grown as a brand,” says Dr Chua. “From the very start, our brand was designed with the customer at the centre, and that principle continues to guide every treatment developed and every experience delivered moving forward. The brand remains committed to advancing medical-led facial treatments that address a wide range of skin concerns more effectively.”

Looking ahead, SkinLab The Medical Spa remains committed to advancing its medical-led approach to skin health, continuing to explore and adopt clinically validated technologies to deliver more individualised care while reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence across all its outlets.

To learn more, visit: www.skinlabmedspa.com

Hashtag: #SkinLabTheMedicalSpa #SLAestheticGroup #SingaporeRetailersAssociation

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About SkinLab The Medical Spa

SkinLab The Medical Spa brings together the attentive, understated service of a world-class spa with medically grounded aesthetic science. As the dedicated medical spa brand of SL Aesthetic Group, SkinLab focuses on non-invasive facial treatments for acne, pigmentation, sensitive skin, and overall skin rejuvenation, delivering evidence-based care that supports long-term skin health.

Founded in the 2000s, is a healthcare and aesthetics group specialising in skin and hair health, women’s wellness, and holistic medicine. Its portfolio includes SL Aesthetic Clinic, a doctor-led medical aesthetics practice; SkinLab The Medical Spa; TrichoLab, a specialist hair and scalp centre; PROLOGUE, a women’s wellness and lifestyle medical clinic; and Euphie Skin Solutions in Malaysia. Across its network of clinics and outlets, the Group offers a comprehensive range of FDA-approved aesthetic and medical treatments, all supervised by trained and certified healthcare professionals holding Certificates of Competency (COC) recognised by the Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee (APOC).

SkinLab The Medical Spa operates 10 locations across Singapore, including its flagship medical spa at Wheelock Place, while SL Aesthetic Group has a network of more than 20 clinics and outlets across Singapore and Malaysia.

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Green SM Officially Launches Fully Electric Taxi Service in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – Green SM today officially launched its fully electric taxi service in Copenhagen, marking the company’s first entry into the European market. The launch represents an important milestone in Green SM’s international expansion, following the successful rollout and operation of its services across Vietnam and several Asian markets.

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The launch ceremony was attended by Mr. Do Quang Thai, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Kingdom of Denmark, together with representatives from leading Danish organizations, including 3F, Dansk Erhverv, DPT and Carnegie Investment Bank, alongside strategic partners and industry stakeholders from the transport, technology, energy, finance and infrastructure sectors.

As one of the world’s leading cities in sustainable urban mobility, Copenhagen was chosen as Green SM’s first European market. Here, the company aims to complement the city’s existing transport network by offering another reliable, fully electric mobility option for residents and visitors alike.

In Denmark, the company operates a fully electric fleet of VinFast VF 6 and VF 8 vehicles, serving a wide range of everyday urban travel needs. Unlike many ride-hailing platforms that primarily connect passengers with independent drivers, Green SM directly owns and manages its fleet and oversees driver operations to help ensure consistent service quality and customer experience. During the initial phase of operations, Green SM will focus on establishing a reliable local operation, ensuring full compliance with Danish regulations, and continuously improving its service based on feedback from customers, drivers, and other stakeholders.

Delivering a safe, professional, and consistent customer experience begins with Green SM’s drivers. Before serving customers, every driver completes comprehensive training in road safety, customer service, operating procedures, and electric vehicle operation. Together with ongoing training and a robust local operations system, this helps ensure every journey reflects the high standards Green SM is committed to delivering.

Customers can book rides through the Green SM app, available on the App Store and Google Play. Fares are displayed before each trip is confirmed, and electronic receipts are issued automatically at the end of every journey. To mark its launch in Copenhagen, Green SM is offering new customers five (5) vouchers worth 25% off each trip, up to a maximum discount of 100 DKK per ride throughout the Grand Launch period from July 30 to September 30, 2026.

Richard Nabil Chahine, CEO of Green SM Europe, said: “Cities shape the future of mobility long before companies do. Copenhagen is one of those cities. That is why beginning our European journey here carries special meaning for Green SM. We come with deep respect for the standards already established here, drawing on what we have learned from serving millions of journeys across Asia. Our ambition is simple: to become a trusted mobility partner by delivering safe, professional and fully electric journeys that people can rely on every day. If we earn that trust, growth will naturally follow.”

Green SM’s expansion into Europe reflects the company’s long-term approach to international growth. Rather than prioritising rapid expansion, Green SM focuses on building well-structured local operations, adapting its services to local market needs, and earning trust through consistently reliable service.

With its fully electric fleet and low-emission operating model, Green SM hopes to contribute to Denmark’s long-standing ambitions for more sustainable mobility while providing another practical transport choice for everyday journeys.

Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM currently operates in Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Kazakhstan. Through its fully electric fleet, technology platform and consistent operating standards, the company is steadily expanding internationally while adapting its services to local market needs.

Hashtag: #GreenSM

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Taiwan’s TVBS captures Sagrada Família historic ceremony

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – The Sagrada Família in Barcelona reached a historic milestone last month with the blessing and inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ. The ceremony completed the central spire of architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork after 144 years of construction. TVBS partnered with Japan’s NHK to provide live coverage, becoming the only Taiwanese media organization granted access to report from inside the basilica.

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TVBS, NHK, HTC together documented a defining milestone in the Sagrada Família’s history. TVBS cultural ambassador Lin Chi-ling joined the reporting team in Barcelona.

The collaboration marks a significant moment for Taiwan’s international media presence, as the completion of Gaudí’s vision draws global attention to one of the world’s most visited cultural landmarks. NHK has documented the construction of the Sagrada Família for decades, building a relationship of trust with the basilica’s team that enabled joint coverage.

TVBS crews filmed in areas rarely accessible to media, including the crypt where Gaudí is buried, architectural workshops, and key structural sections of the basilica. The team conducted interviews with architects and experts involved in the project during preparations for the inauguration ceremony. Construction on the church began in 1882, one year before Gaudí took over as chief architect.

Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling joined the reporting team in Barcelona as a cultural ambassador for the project. Lin met with architects and experts to explore the basilica through the perspectives of architecture, aesthetics, and cultural heritage. Her involvement added a cultural dimension to the coverage beyond conventional architectural reporting.

The coverage brought together partners from Taiwan’s technology and financial sectors. HTC, through its VIVE Arts initiative, contributed its immersive experience “Gaudí, the Atelier of the Divine.” The virtual reality program allows audiences to explore Gaudí’s architectural world in new ways, transcending geographical and physical boundaries.

TS Financial Holding Co., Ltd., which has long supported arts and cultural exchange, sponsored the live broadcast. The company cited values of integrity, innovation, and sustainability in joining the project. The cross-sector collaboration extended Taiwan’s cultural advocacy onto the international stage, connecting the 144-year architectural endeavor to audiences in Taiwan and Chinese-speaking communities worldwide.

TVBS integrated AI-powered real-time translation technology throughout the live coverage, facilitating multilingual communication across international production teams. The project showcased Taiwan’s ability to connect industries and communities across borders. TVBS, NHK, HTC, and TS Financial Holding Co., Ltd., together documented a defining milestone in the Sagrada Família’s history.

Hashtag: #TVBS

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