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CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2026 – ISYUN, a leading professional Chinese trendy hair dyeing brand, officially announced today that renowned versatile artist and global icon Victoria has been appointed as its Global Brand Ambassador. Marking a milestone strategic move in the brand’s history, this partnership reflects a deep synergy between both parties’ commitment to professional excellence and modern fashion philosophy. The collaboration signifies ISYUN’s accelerated global expansion pace, bringing high-quality at-home hair dyeing and care solutions to the worldwide market, while delivering a brand-new, professional home-styling choice to beauty consumers across Southeast Asia.

For consumers across Southeast Asia and beyond, Victoria is widely recognized as an influential Asian artist boasting immense popularity and public affinity. Having debuted early in her career as the leader of the top-tier girl group f(x), she established a profound fan base and widespread public recognition throughout Southeast Asia, backed by her solid performance skills, refreshing yet sophisticated personal image, and distinct style identity. Throughout her career, Victoria has consistently approached her artistic endeavors with a rigorous and professional attitude, expanding her footprint into diverse fields including acting, music, and fashion. By continually pushing her own boundaries across Asia, she has cemented her status as a powerhouse of both substance and aesthetic style through her exceptional fashion expression and steady delivery of high-caliber work. Whether effortlessly pulling off sharp, sophisticated professional looks or interpreting dynamic, trendy styles, her daring spirit to break boundaries and pursue meticulous detail perfectly aligns with ISYUN’s brand DNA of “Professionalism, Fashion, and Texture,” while echoing the brand’s dedicated craftsmanship in the hair-coloring sector. As Global Brand Ambassador, Victoria will join hands with ISYUN to champion the brand philosophy of “One Step Closer to Hair Color Freedom,” enabling more consumers—including those in Southeast Asia—to experience the convenience and joy of salon-quality hair care at home.

A Decade of Professional Excellence and Omni-Channel Growth
Since its inception in 2013, ISYUN has consistently focused on addressing the core pain points of consumers’ at-home hair coloring experiences, deeply cultivating the niche sector of trendy hair dyes while dedicating itself to creating professional, cutting-edge hair-coloring products tailored to Asian skin tones. Over the past decade, the brand has maintained deep insights into the personalized hair color demands of diverse consumer groups, keeping pace with global beauty trends to continuously expand its trendy color matrix. Currently encompassing six major color families with over twenty distinct shades—ranging from versatile everyday brown tones to highly personalized trendy hues—the brand fully satisfies expression needs across varying scenarios and styles.

Driven by stable product quality and an exceptional user experience, ISYUN has earned widespread recognition and affection from millions of young consumers in the Chinese market. In terms of channel layout, the brand has built an integrated omni-channel sales network: its offline footprint has successfully entered over 10,000 mainstream trendy retail stores nationwide, covering core consumer touchpoints, while its online presence maintains a leading position within the hair-dye category across major e-commerce platforms, backed by sustained sales leadership and stellar user reputation. Furthermore, ISYUN serves as the exclusive official designated professional hair care brand for the China Fashion Week, a testament to its industry-wide product acclaim.

Get Victoria’s Look: Catching the Trend with the All-New “Oxygen Cool Brown”
In tandem with the global ambassador announcement, ISYUN is concurrently launching the exact hair color worn by Global Brand Ambassador Victoria: the “Oxygen Cool Brown.” Addressing the industry-wide pain point where traditional hair dyes cause damage during coloring, ISYUN’s product development has always centered on the core concept of “Hair Dyeing and Care in One.” Utilizing the brand’s proprietary essential oil special blending technology, plant-derived extracts such as argan oil, jojoba seed extract, and camellia seed oil are packaged in independent capsules, ready to be poured and mixed directly into the color cream during application. This delivers a simultaneous dyeing and conditioning experience that leaves hair smooth and lustrous post-application, effectively taming frizz and ameliorating post-dye dryness.

The newly introduced “Oxygen Cool Brown” shade—matching Victoria’s stunning hair look—is crafted precisely around the product’s superior color-rendering advantages. The translucent cool brown base blended with natural misty undertones flatters all skin tones while brightening overall complexion, seamlessly adapting to both daily commuting and leisure gatherings as a versatile, high-end, yet practical trendy color. Accompanied by an elegant floral fragrance, the product comprehensively optimizes the at-home coloring sensory experience, breaking public stereotypes regarding pungent chemical odors associated with hair dyes.

Tapping into the Booming Southeast Asian Beauty Market
In recent years, Southeast Asia’s beauty and personal care market has experienced continuous expansion, with the rise of younger consumer cohorts driving rapid growth in personalized cosmetic demands. Among these segments, at-home hair care products have emerged as a prominent growth driver in the Southeast Asian market, favored for their operational flexibility, high cost-performance ratio, and diverse stylistic expressions. Simultaneously, Southeast Asian consumers are raising their expectations for hair-dye formulations: demanding both precise color rendering optimized for Asian skin tones and integrated nourishing properties to minimize hair damage. ISYUN’s launch of its global ambassador strategy—exporting mature hair-dye and care portfolios to international markets—precisely meets the soaring demand for professional at-home hair solutions across Southeast Asia.

A senior spokesperson for ISYUN stated, “Signing Victoria as our Global Brand Ambassador marks a vital milestone in our journey toward broader international markets. Victoria’s professional attitude and fashion influence enable us to precisely connect with our core consumer demographic, infusing fresh, trendy vitality into the brand. Leveraging her cross-cultural influence across Southeast Asia, ISYUN will more efficiently engage local youth demographics and communicate our core professional ethos and product value.”

Looking Ahead: Expanding Global Horizons
Looking ahead, ISYUN will continue to collaborate with Global Brand Ambassador Victoria to uphold its brand DNA of “Professionalism, Fashion, and Texture,” continually sharpening its product competitiveness and color innovation. The brand remains committed to delivering diverse hair-coloring solutions that integrate trendiness with deep nourishment, bringing the founding vision of “One Step Closer to Hair Color Freedom” to life. As its global footprint steadily expands, ISYUN will continue monitoring the hair characteristics and aesthetic demands of consumers across different global regions, continuously optimizing its offerings to bring professional, convenient, and healthy at-home hair care experiences to more consumers worldwide, collectively exploring new frontiers in home hair-styling aesthetics.

Hashtag: #ISYUN

New consumer-centric platform gives customers a single digital account for protection, services and lifestyle benefits, supported by a growing ecosystem of merchant partners

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Tune Protect Group Berhad (“Tune Protect” or “the Group”) announced the launch of TPXtra, a new consumer-centric digital platform that gives customers a single account for insurance protection, value-added services and lifestyle experiences, while establishing a direct and ongoing relationship with Tune Protect beyond the point of purchase.

TPXtra brings these experiences together. Through a single Tune Protect account, customers can access their protection, services and entitlements in one place at any point in time. It is an open platform that extends beyond insurance, currently connecting customers with a range of travel, mobility, and lifestyle services.

At its core, TPXtra puts customers in control through customisation, allowing them to tailor their protection to their needs and budget, while offering complementary ancillary services, and deliver greater value when purchased together. This flexible approach gives customers more relevance and control over what they choose to protect, access and experience.

Powered by White Label Sdn. Bhd. (“White Label“), Tune Protect’s technology arm, TPXtra serves as the digital platform underpinning the Group’s Beyond Insurance strategy. While Tune Protect has traditionally engaged customers through partner booking platforms, TPXtra creates a direct-to-consumer relationship, enabling the Group to support customers throughout their journey rather than at a single transaction point.

Mr How Kim Lian (“How”), Group Chief Executive Officer of Tune Protect Group Berhad, said, “A digital ecosystem is only as valuable as the reasons it gives customers to come back. We are looking to work with merchant partners who can enrich the consumer journey by integrating relevant lifestyle solutions and experiences into the platform. Each partnership strengthens our direct relationship with customers, and it is this relationship, rather than any single product, that we are building for the long term.”

Tune Protect has been expanding its merchant network across connectivity, airport lounges, ground transfers and mobility, and soon venturing into telehealth, motor care and everyday lifestyle services, creating a broader ecosystem designed around customers’ needs throughout their travel and everyday experiences.

The first offering within TPXtra is Travel Beyond, a travel protection and services proposition designed around flexibility and choice. Customers can customise their coverage based on their travel needs and budget, selecting only the protection and benefits relevant to them. By bringing protection and value-added services together, TPXtra gives customers greater value through a broader range of benefits and experiences in one place. Beyond insurance, Travel Beyond integrates a range of travel services that support each stage of the journey, including eSIM connectivity, Delay Pass benefits, airport lounge access and airport transfers, allowing customers to select solutions that suit their individual needs and preferences, with these services bookable and redeemable through the same account.

How added, “For many, insurance is something they purchase quickly at checkout and rarely think about again. Meanwhile, other lifestyle essentials such as connectivity, lounge access or airport transfers are purchased and managed through separate platforms. They can choose the services that best suit their needs, add services as their plans evolve, and access them throughout their journey, whether they are planning from home, at the airport or already on the move. When they travel again, their account is ready with their existing information and services, making it easier to manage their travel needs from one place.”

For merchant partners, TPXtra provides them the access to customers at relevant touch points within the platform. Through TPXtra and Tune Protect’s wider regional distribution channels, partners can reach customers without having to build the same distribution infrastructure independently. Several partners are already live, with Tune Protect continuing to welcome merchants and service providers that can add value to customer experience while expanding the range of solutions available on the platform.

Looking ahead, Tune Protect plans to expand TPXtra beyond travel, with Motor Beyond and Home Beyond set to launch from the end of 2026 onwards. For customers, this means the same account will extend into mobility and home solutions, enabling them to manage multiple aspects of their lifestyle through a single profile and ongoing relationship with Tune Protect.

For more information, please visit https://tpxtra.tuneprotect.com/travel-beyond/ or download the Tune Protect mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Hashtag: #TuneProtect

PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 October 2026 – At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Clifford Kang, Board Member and Vice President of SERES Group, announced that AITO plans to officially enter the European market in autumn 2027, marking another major step in its global development. With deep respect for Europe’s automotive heritage, AITO looks forward to collaborating and growing with partners around the world.

In China, AITO has earned the trust of over 1.2 million customers. Globally, in Brand Finance’s Automobiles 100 2026 ranking, AITO ranked among the world’s top 10 luxury automotive brands and was the No.1 Chinese luxury automotive brand by brand value, making it the only Chinese automotive brand.

Driven by its philosophy of “Intelligence Redefining Luxury”, AITO is committed to bringing together traditional luxury and technological luxury to create an elevated intelligent mobility experience.

“AITO stands for ‘Adding Intelligence to Auto’. We believe a vehicle should be a mobile intelligent agent that understands you and responds to your needs. That is why we introduced our brand philosophy, Intelligence Redefining Luxury. It is our interpretation of what New Luxury means for AITO,” said Clifford Kang, Board Member and Vice President of SERES Group. “We come with deep respect for Europe’s automotive heritage. We come to collaborate and grow with partners around the world. And we come with our philosophy: Intelligence Redefining Luxury.”

As AITO strengthens its global presence, it looks forward to working with partners across the value chain to build a healthy automotive ecosystem, foster mutual growth and bring intelligent luxury mobility to more customers around the world.

Hashtag: #AITO

A Global Event in Countdown

Preparation for the 75th Miss Universe competition is now in full swing. According to the organiser, the event will comprise three main activities: the National Costume Show on 21 November, the Preliminary Competition (swimsuit and evening gown segments) on 22 November, and the Final Competition and Coronation on 24 November.

Earlier this month, delegates from 17 countries arrived first in Puerto Rico (U.S), embarking on a four-day cultural immersion trip. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company estimates that the event will attract approximately 65,000 visitors, including 350 to 400 international media journalists.

Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) Representing Hong Kong: The Final Sprint

Jen Zhou’s preparation schedule is demanding. Having just concluded the Miss Universe Hong Kong 2026 pageant, she has immediately turned her attention to charity work, contributing her efforts to help Hong Kong’s underprivileged communities.

Costume and styling preparation has taken up considerable time. The Miss Universe competition has strict requirements for contestant attire, covering national costume, evening gown, swimwear, and various official event outfits. The Miss Universe Hong Kong team and Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) are working with designers and brands to ensure each segment presents a look that combines Hong Kong characteristics with international aesthetics.

Stage training and interview preparation are also daily essentials, requiring repeated rehearsal. Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) already has pageant experience — at 17, she entered the Miss Asia pageant and reached the final; in 2023, she competed in Miss Hong Kong and again reached the final. Now, after three years away from the pageant stage, she returned and finally won the crown. She hopes to maintain her best form.

A Journey That Began Long Ago

For Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou), the road to Puerto Rico did not begin at the moment she was crowned. Her background itself has laid the groundwork for this international journey. Raised in Hong Kong with experience of living in the United States, she speaks both English and Chinese. Her fluent English and educational background — the USC School of Cinematic Arts and Marshall School of Business, and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University — have given her the communication skills and depth of thinking needed when facing media and judges. Her three years of experience in investment banking have cultivated a professionalism that maintains precision and discipline under pressure.

Together, these experiences form Jen Zhou’s three-dimensional image as a “modern Hong Kong woman.” She does not attempt to portray herself as a one-dimensional pageant contestant, but rather to present a contemporary woman who has achieved in multiple fields.

Looking Ahead: More Than a Competition

As November approaches, Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) will depart in early November for Puerto Rico, joining delegates from 120 countries and regions to participate in official activities, filming, and rehearsals. Before the official competition, she will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural exchange and community activities organised by the pageant.

For Hong Kong, which has been absent from this top-tier global pageant for many years, Jen Zhou’s participation carries significance beyond personal honour. On a platform that draws the world’s attention, she represents not only her own elegance and beauty, but also the image, culture, and spirit of a city. Hong Kong’s story — its resilience, its diversity, its unique position between East and West — will be conveyed to audiences around the world through her words, her style, and her expression.

With less than six weeks until the Final, every day Jen Zhou (@jen.zhou) spends in Hong Kong is a day of building strength for that stage.

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2026 – Green SM and Elife, a global B2B super app enabler providing mobility and delivery solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop integrated travel and green mobility solutions for international travelers. The agreement marks another step in Green SM’s global expansion strategy and underscores its commitment to building partnerships with reputable partners to deliver high-quality experiences to users worldwide.

Under the MOU, the two parties will actively work to integrate Green SM’s mobility services into Elife’s global network, enabling Elife’s partners to offer Green SM services directly through their own platforms. This will allow users to conveniently book rides and access Green SM services through their preferred apps without switching between multiple platforms. The integration is planned for rollout across Southeast Asia, Europe and the US.

Through this partnership, Green SM will expand its access to Elife’s global customer network, particularly international travelers visiting Vietnam. Elife’s partner platforms collectively serve approximately 100 million monthly active users (MAU) worldwide. This presents an opportunity for Green SM to connect with a broader base of travelers and meet their demand for high-quality, reliable and seamless mobility experiences at their destinations.

In turn, partners across Elife’s network will be able to add Green SM’s electric mobility services to their offerings, enhancing the experience they deliver to users. Operating a fleet consisting entirely of VinFast electric vehicles, Green SM provides quiet, relaxing and zero-tailpipe-emission journeys. The comfortable interiors and smooth, quiet performance of electric vehicles help ensure a pleasant experience, even on longer trips.

Beyond service integration, Green SM and Elife will collaborate on promotional offers for international travelers and strengthen their communications efforts across online and offline channels. Through these initiatives, the two parties aim to increase brand awareness, bring their brands closer to customers and unlock further growth opportunities in international markets.

Ms. Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Director of Sales at GSM, said: “Our partnership with Elife marks another step in Green SM’s global expansion strategy, creating opportunities to strengthen ties with reputable partners and bring our brand closer to a broader international customer base. Through Elife’s global partner network, Green SM aims to expand its reach and make electric mobility more accessible and convenient, helping advance the adoption of green transportation in Vietnam and international markets.”

Mr. Dan Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Elife, said: “Our mission is to help our partners deliver trusted mobility services wherever their users travel. Integrating Green SM’s fully electric fleet into our global network will enable our partners to expand their range of high-quality green mobility options directly through their own platforms, while retaining their distinct brand identities. Through this collaboration, we aim to help elevate the travel experience for people around the world.”

The partnership comes amid strong growth in the global electric taxi market. According to Mordor Intelligence, the market is projected to grow from USD 29.54 billion in 2025 to USD 110.56 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6%. Notably, the airport transfer and tourism segment is forecast to grow even faster, with a CAGR of 27.6% over the same period.

Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM has developed a green mobility ecosystem across Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Denmark, the Netherlands and the US. As part of its international expansion, Green SM has completed approximately 850 million rides, covering nearly 6 billion kilometers and helping reduce more than 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by approximately 36 million trees.

The partnership between Green SM and Elife further strengthens the connection between international travel platforms and green mobility solutions, delivering more convenient and reliable travel experiences for people worldwide. The agreement also supports the broader adoption of electric mobility solutions, contributing to a greener and smarter future for the tourism and transportation sectors.

Hashtag: #GreenSM

About Green SM

GSM Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), founded by Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, is a pioneer in operating fully electric ride-hailing services across multiple platforms, using VinFast electric vehicles. Green SM is GSM’s global ride-hailing brand, operating across multiple markets with a commitment to delivering high-quality mobility experiences through its all-electric fleet, professional drivers and attentive service. Beyond providing zero-tailpipe-emission transportation, Green SM helps promote greener lifestyles and advance sustainable mobility.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – Angel Health has compiled and released reference information on psychiatric consultations, covering seven specialists providing private psychiatric outpatient services, together with public psychiatric outpatient locations, referral arrangements and fees. The information is intended to help adults, parents and carers understand the different pathways to psychiatric care.

Drawing on doctors’ and medical institutions’ official websites, government healthcare directories and other public sources, the compilation presents professional backgrounds, consultation locations, contact details, published fees and appointment arrangements. Private clinic information is organised by Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, alongside information on first consultations and public services. Readers are encouraged to confirm individual arrangements directly with the relevant healthcare providers

People considering psychiatric care for low mood, anxiety, insomnia, attention difficulties or other mental health concerns may need information about specialist qualifications, patient groups, consultation arrangements and costs. Angel Health’s compilation brings these details together for reference and does not assess, rank or compare the doctors listed.

Information relevant to children and adolescents is also included. According to the Department of Health’s Student Health Service Annual Health Report for 2024/25 School Year, 1.0% of students attending Student Health Service Centres during that school year were referred to clinical psychologists within the service, Hospital Authority specialist clinics or other organisations for further assessment and management of psychosocial and behavioural problems. This figure relates specifically to referrals among students attending those centres.

Four Practical Considerations Before a First Consultation

The compilation covers four main considerations: specialist qualifications and patient groups, consultation duration and fee arrangements, clinic location, and follow-up arrangements.

Before making an appointment, prospective patients can check whether a doctor is listed on the Specialist Register under Psychiatry and enquire about the doctor’s patient groups and clinical scope, such as adult, child and adolescent, or older adult mental health.

An initial psychiatric assessment generally involves a detailed discussion of symptoms, medical and medication histories, and personal and family circumstances. Patients can ask about the expected consultation duration, how fees are calculated, and whether follow-up consultations, medication or additional assessments incur separate charges.

Clinic location and follow-up arrangements are also practical considerations. Some mental health conditions require ongoing assessment and regular follow-up, making accessibility and appointment availability relevant when considering a consultation.

Private Psychiatric Outpatient Information by Location

The following information is based on publicly available material as at 14 October 2026. The order of presentation does not indicate ranking or medical endorsement. Clinic opening hours do not necessarily correspond to an individual doctor’s consultation sessions. Appointment availability, service arrangements and fees should be confirmed directly with the relevant doctor or institution before booking.

Dr Law Sin Wai, Vicky | Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Dr Vicky Law is a Specialist in Psychiatry and holds the qualifications of Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists, Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry), and Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Her services cover child and adolescent, adult and elderly mental health, including mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cognitive disorders and other mental health conditions.

• Clinic: Seed Medical
• Address: Room 1505A, 15/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
• Tel / WhatsApp: 3488 3836
• Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00; Saturday, 09:00–13:00; closed on Sundays and public holidays
• New Patient Fee: HK2,000forthefirsthour;HK500 for each additional 15 minutes
• Other Charges: Medication charges are quoted separately if medication is required
• Appointment Arrangement: Psychiatric consultations are by appointment only. Dr Law’s actual consultation schedule should be confirmed at the time of booking.

Dr Lai Chi Lun | Mong Kok, Kowloon

Dr Lai Chi Lun is a Specialist in Psychiatry. His qualifications include Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Hong Kong, Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry). He is also an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hong Kong.

Dr Lai currently provides private psychiatric outpatient services at Alliance Medical Center in Mong Kok and Sheung Wan, with consultations in Mong Kok on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

• Clinic: Alliance Medical Center
• Address: 15/F, 655 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon
• Tel: 2787 9372
• Fee Reference: HK1,000–HK1,500; medication charged separately
• Appointment Arrangement: By appointment. Actual fees depend on the consultation requirements and individual circumstances. Medication, investigations and other treatment charges are additional.

Dr Cheung Ching Ping, Dennis | Central, Hong Kong Island

Dr Dennis Cheung is a Specialist in Psychiatry and Medical Director of HealthyMind Centre. A graduate of the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine, he is a Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry). He is also an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong. His previous specialist psychiatric training covered adult, child and geriatric psychiatry services.

• Clinic: HealthyMind Centre
• Address: Room 1101, 11/F, World-Wide House, 19 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
• Tel: 2180 2822
• Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00; Saturday, 10:00–14:00
• Public Fee Reference: New consultation HK2,000;follow-upconsultationfromHK1,000; medication charged separately
• Appointment Arrangement: By appointment. Consultation fees should be confirmed with the clinic before booking.

Dr Li Ching Kwok, Rico | Central, Hong Kong Island

Dr Rico Li is a Specialist in Psychiatry and an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry at both the University of Hong Kong and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His qualifications include Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Hong Kong, Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry).

• Clinic: Radcliffe Medical
• Address: Room 522, 5/F, Central Building, 1–3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong
• Tel: 2129 2991
• WhatsApp: 5488 7212
• Fee: From HK$2,000; consultation fees do not include medication, specialised psychological assessments, device-based treatments or other professional treatment fees
• Appointment Arrangement: By appointment. Actual consultation dates and times should be confirmed with the clinic.

Dr Wong Chun Bun, Gordon | Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island

Dr Gordon Wong is a Specialist in Psychiatry and a graduate of the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine. He holds qualifications from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry), and is an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine.

His scope of practice includes mood and anxiety disorders, sleep problems, psychosis, elderly mental health, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and psychotherapy.

• Clinic: Optimind Clinic
• Address: Unit 1807, 18/F, East Point Centre, 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
• Tel: 5726 5860
• Fee Reference: Basic consultation fees are approximately HK1,000–HK2,500; medication is charged separately
• Appointment Arrangement: Patients are advised to contact the clinic directly to confirm the latest consultation schedule.

Dr Lin Wei | Sha Tin, New Territories

Dr Lin Wei is a Consultant and Specialist in Psychiatry at CUHK Medical Centre, and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

His professional qualifications include Membership and Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists, and Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry).

• Clinic: CUHK Medical Centre Specialist Outpatient Centre
• Address: 9 Chak Cheung Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
• Tel: 3946 6888
• Consultation Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–17:00; Saturday, 09:00–13:00
• Public Fee for Initial Psychiatric Consultation: HK1,500–HK3,000
• Appointment Arrangement: By appointment. Actual consultation fees depend on the doctor, consultation requirements and individual case circumstances. Medication, investigations and other treatment charges are additional.

Dr Cheung Chi Kwan | Tuen Mun, New Territories

Dr Cheung Chi Kwan is a Specialist in Psychiatry. His qualifications include Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Fellowship of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry). He provides private psychiatric services in Tuen Mun, including mental healthcare and counselling.

• Clinic: Joyful Medical Centre
• Address: Shop L202, Level 2, Leung King Plaza, Leung King Estate, 31 Tin King Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories
• Telephone: 2456 4780
• Published Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–12:30 and 15:00–19:30; Saturday 08:30–12:30
• Consultation Arrangement: Latest consultation sessions and holiday arrangements should be confirmed before booking.

Public Psychiatric Outpatient Services

In addition to private clinic information, Angel Health’s compilation covers Hospital Authority psychiatric outpatient locations, referral and triage arrangements, and applicable charges.

Public psychiatric outpatient services provide assessment, treatment and follow-up care. The availability of adult, child and adolescent, old age psychiatry and other subspecialty services varies between hospitals and clinics. Patients should confirm the appropriate service location and arrangements with the relevant institution.

Hospitals and Outpatient Centres

The following locations are included in the compilation and grouped geographically. The list is not exhaustive.

West Kowloon Psychiatric Centre is listed at 2/F, Main Block B/C, Kwai Chung Hospital. Patients should attend the location specified in their latest appointment notification.

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital list adult, child and adolescent, and old age psychiatry services. Queen Mary Hospital lists psychosis services and child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient services. Referral and consultation arrangements should be confirmed with the relevant hospital or clinic.

Referral and Triage Arrangements

New patients attending public psychiatric outpatient services generally require a referral from a Hong Kong registered medical practitioner.

Following referral, cases are assessed through the Hospital Authority’s clinical triage system. New referrals are usually screened first by a nurse and then reviewed by a specialist doctor in the relevant specialty. Cases are classified as urgent, semi-urgent or stable according to clinical circumstances to determine appointment priority.

Public outpatient consultations and follow-up appointments are arranged according to hospital service provision and clinical triage. This differs from making a direct enquiry to a private clinic about an appointment with an individual doctor. The attending doctor, appointment date and location are subject to the hospital’s arrangements and notification.

Public Specialist Outpatient and Psychiatric Day Hospital Charges

Under the Hospital Authority’s standard charging arrangements effective from 1 January 2026, the relevant charges are as follows.

Medication charges are calculated per prescribed drug item in four-week charging units. Self-financed drugs are not covered by the standard medication charges. Eligibility, fee waivers and other applicable charges are subject to the Hospital Authority’s latest published arrangements. Psychiatric day hospital services are distinct from psychiatric specialist outpatient consultations; free day hospital services for Eligible Persons do not mean that all psychiatric outpatient consultations are free.

Emergency Support

Anyone facing an immediate risk of self-harm, harm to others or another mental health emergency should call 999 or attend an Accident and Emergency Department immediately. The Government’s 18111 Mental Health Support Hotline provides round-the-clock support and referral services.

Information Disclaimer

This compilation is provided for general health information only. It does not constitute a ranking, endorsement, diagnosis or medical advice, and is not a comprehensive directory of private or public psychiatric services in Hong Kong.

Professional titles, practice locations, telephone numbers, consultation hours, fees and service arrangements may change. Patients should confirm the latest details directly with the relevant doctor or healthcare institution and seek professional assessment appropriate to their individual circumstances.
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Source: Northland Regional Council

El Niño is starting to tighten its grip across Taitokerau with Northlanders urged to take action now ahead of what could be a long, dry summer.

Northland Regional Council Monitoring Manager Jason Donaghy says the region’s average rainfall for last month was 62 mm, roughly half the usually expected rainfall for September.

“September river flows for Northland range from ‘below normal’ to ‘extremely low’ across the region.

“River flows are generally lower through eastern, mid-north and southern parts of the region, although there has been some recovery of northwestern levels reflecting September’s rainfall distribution.”

Mr Donaghy says lower September rainfall totals had also contributed to less groundwater recharge. “Most levels are ‘below normal’ or ‘low’ for most of the region for this time of year.

He says regional soil moisture is also below normal for this time of year with most sites now below ‘field capacity’. (Field capacity is the amount of water the soil holds after rain has soaked in and the excess has drained away.)

Earth Science New Zealand’s Climate Outlook for October-December 2026 also indicates that rainfall, soil moisture, and river flows are most likely to be below normal, warning there is a ‘moderate’ risk of drought conditions developing in Northland over the next three months.

It says El Niño’s influence on Northland’s weather patterns is becoming more apparent and is expected to be a dominant driver of climate patterns over that period.

Mr Donaghy says El Niño is expected to peak in late spring or early summer, with the potential for this event to have major impacts and likely to rank among the strongest on record.

He says at this point, although El Niño’s effects are already being felt, the region is effectively at a crossroads in terms of a potential drought. “If we have a dry October and a dry November then we’re likely to slip into a drought in at least parts of Northland.” “We’ll have a pretty good idea by the end of spring.”

However, in the meantime, the council is urging people to think ahead and take a few sensible precautions, a message it often repeats in the lead up to summer in Northland.

“Small steps taken now can make a real difference if the dry conditions develop as forecast.”

For homeowners these include:

• Know where your water comes from and how long your stored supply is likely to last.
• Have a contingency plan in case your usual water supply becomes unavailable.
• Monitor tank levels closely and book refills early, as there can be delays when water haulers get busy.
• Regularly check tanks, pumps, pipes and taps for leaks.
• Keep gutters and tank inlets clear so you can capture rainfall.
• Use washing machines and dishwashers only when you have a full load.
• Take shorter showers and turn off taps when they are not needed.
• Use collected rainwater or suitable household greywater for gardens where it is safe to do so.
• Follow any water restrictions in your area.

More water-saving ideas are available from https://bewaterwise.org.nz/.

On farms and horticultural properties

• Include drought and extended dry conditions in business, feed and water-supply planning.
• Monitor feed, soil moisture and water supplies regularly.
• Identify alternative water and feed sources before they are needed.
• Check troughs, tanks, pumps and pipes for leaks.
• Make early decisions about stock numbers, feed requirements and animal welfare.
• Seek advice early from your industry organisation, veterinarian or farm adviser.
• Plan for the health and welfare of workers, whānau and animals.

If you hold a resource consent to take water

Make sure you:

• Understand and comply with the conditions of your resource consent (if in doubt, contact the Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004).
• Monitor your water use.
• Check your water reticulation system for leaks and malfunctioning equipment.

• Check Northland Regional Council information regularly during dry periods at www.nrc.govt.nz/drought.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 – Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security. In Thailand, around one in 10 children under five lives in severe child food poverty, while national data show that 13% of children under five are stunted and 7% are underweight, underscoring that food security is not only about having enough food, but also about ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets.

Against this backdrop, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives’ Development Foundation, is expanding the “Eggs for Next Gen” program, a long-running school nutrition initiative, to 1,030 schools across Thailand, with 12 new schools joining this year. The expansion builds on nearly four decades of efforts to help children gain regular access to fresh eggs as a source of quality protein, while enabling schools to establish sustainable food production.

Launched in 1989, the program goes beyond providing food for school lunches. Participating schools receive support including poultry houses, equipment, laying hens and feed, together with technical knowledge in animal health, farm management, sanitation, production planning and egg management. Students and teachers gain practical agricultural skills, while schools can use eggs for meals and manage surplus production to generate revolving income that helps sustain future production cycles.

The initiative had reached 1,030 schools across 74 provinces, benefiting more than 229,502 students, 17,447 academic staff and2,690 communities. More than523 persons with disabilitieshave also participated in the programme, which targets approximately28 million eggs per production cycle.

Eggs for Next Gen reflects CPF’s broader view that food security depends not only on producing enough food, but on making nutritious food consistently available, accessible and sustainable over time. By helping schools produce fresh eggs locally, the programme brings quality protein closer to children, supports healthier diets, and builds practical knowledge and capabilities that allow schools to maintain food production beyond a single cycle. In this way, the initiative moves beyond short-term food support toward stronger food self-reliance at the school and community level.

As a global integrated agro-industrial and food company with operations and investments across 17 countries and products distributed in more than 50 countries, CPF advances its “Kitchen of the World” vision by placing food security at the heart of its sustainability strategy. Its global presence helps expand access to food for consumers worldwide, while its approach goes beyond producing sufficient food to strengthen quality and food safety, nutrition, responsible production and sustainable supply chains. Together, these efforts support a more resilient and sustainable food system capable of serving people over the long term.

Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at CPF, said:

“For CPF, food security means ensuring that people can access food that is safe, traceable and affordable today and in the future. To achieve this, we need to strengthen the entire food system, from production to access. By combining technology and automation, strong partnerships, and advances in biotechnology and nutrition, we can improve both the quality and resilience of the food system. Eggs for Next Gen demonstrates how these capabilities can be translated into practical impact, improving children’s access to quality nutrition while helping schools and communities build greater food self-reliance over the long term.”

With the program now expanding to 1,030 schools, CPF continues to translate its food expertise into practical action. Supporting healthier children, stronger communities and a more resilient and sustainable food system.

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