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Melco joins forces with industry leaders to deliver on the city’s Big Health vision

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2026 – To accelerate the high-quality development of the Big Health industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), the “1st Greater Bay Area Health and Longevity Summit & Awards Ceremony”, proudly sponsored by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, concluded successfully today at Studio City. Jointly organized by Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group (MACAO) and iRad Hospital, the landmark event brought together international pioneers and industry leaders, drawing more than 360 guests including members of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, for high-level dialogue and exchange on the latest developments shaping the future of health and longevity.

As the Strategic Sponsor, Melco reinforced its commitment to Macao’s Big Health sector. This advances the vision established with its October 2025 launch of iRad Hospital in partnership with the iRad Medical Group at Studio City—the world’s first and Macao’s only integrated resort hospital equipped with both MRI and CT scanning facilities.

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco, said, “As Macao pursues its ‘1+4’ appropriate economic diversification strategy, Melco is proud to support this inaugural wellness and longevity summit. With iRad Hospital at Studio City, we are bridging cutting-edge longevity science and world-class hospitality together under one roof – and today’s exchange of ideas among leading experts from across the world is exactly how Macao will grow into a premier global hub for medical tourism and Big Health innovation. We sincerely thank our co-organizers and the distinguished speakers and experts for sharing their invaluable insights and expertise, which contributed to the success of this inaugural event.”

Featuring an exceptional line-up of 25 global speakers from 10 regions, the Summit delivered a dynamic programme of keynotes and high-level discussions addressing the future of health and longevity. The three highly anticipated keynotes included:

Keynote 1: “One Gene. Cancer. Aging. One Switch” – Presented by Professor Dean Felsher of Stanford University, a leading cancer researcher specializing in oncology and pathology. He currently serves as the Founding Director of the Translational Research and Applied Medicine (TRAM) Program. His pioneering research focuses on the concept of oncogene addiction, utilizing innovative model systems to translate basic science breakthroughs into targeted therapeutics and novel cancer treatments.

Keynote 2: “Don’t Die: One Man’s War on Aging” – Presented by Bryan Johnson, Founder of Blueprint, and Kate Tolo, Co-Founder of Blueprint and Immortals. Together, they are pioneering the global longevity and biohacking movement by transforming rigorous health data tracking into accessible consumer protocols. Their multi-million dollar open-science experiments actively track thousands of biological markers to optimize human healthspan and redefine the limits of aging.

Keynote 3: “The Future of Longevity is Delicious” – Presented by René Redzepi and Peter Kreiner of Noma, a world-famous Copenhagen-based restaurant and food innovation lab. Together, they champion culinary exploration by unlocking the potential of hidden, wild, and treasured natural ingredients through advanced fermentation and foraging. Their work demonstrates how meticulous preparation methods and nutrient-rich, unadulterated ingredients can harmoniously elevate both exceptional flavor and long-term human wellness and longevity.

A series of high-level fireside chats further explored cutting-edge developments across wellness and longevity, science, technology and healthcare, with sessions including “Wellness & Longevity: From Vitality to Science”, “The Convergence of Quantum Computing and Biochemistry in Drug Development”, “Imaging, Omics & AI”, “Data Trust: Privacy and the Future of Health Data” and “Heritage & Innovation: New Pathways for High-Quality TCM Development in the GBA”.

Mr. Dennis Tam, Honorary Chairman of iRad Hospital and President and CEO of Black Spade Capital, said, “Longevity doesn’t begin in a laboratory. It begins with people. At iRad, we are building the Longevity+ brand around exactly that idea — bringing world-class science and genuine human connection under one roof. This first Greater Bay Area Health and Longevity Summit in Macau was proof it works: 360 business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs, 25 speakers from 10 regions, and conversations that went far beyond any single keynote — all in just four hours. We are proud to keep building it across the Greater Bay Area and beyond, to the world.”

The event was marked by an opening ceremony officiated by distinguished guests including representatives of the event’s Supporting Units: Mr. Lo Iek Long, Director of the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Mr. Choi Peng Cheong, Director of the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Mr. Larry Leong, Acting President of the Board of Directors of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR Government; and Mr. U U Sang, Deputy Director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; other government officials: Mr. Yang Quanzhou, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Cheong Chok Man, Director of the Policy Study and Regional Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Mr. Lio Chi Chong, Acting Director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; and Mr. Cheng Wai Tong, Acting Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco, the event’s Strategic Sponsor; and representatives of the co-organizers: Mr. Zheng Yong Nan, Vice Chairman and General Manager of Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group; Mr. Dennis Tam, Honorary Chairman of iRad Hospital and President and CEO of Black Spade Capital; Dr. Matthew Ngan, Founder and Chairman of iRad Hospital; and Mr. Kin Wong, CEO of iRad Hospital.

The event culminated in a networking dinner and awards ceremony, honoring 17 outstanding organizations and individuals in the GBA for their contributions to the Big Health industry, medical innovation and the integration of healthcare and tourism.

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Two-day forum explores AI, the agentic economy and the tokenisation landscape, unveiling new global capital trends

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2026 – Cyberport Venture & Capital Forum (CVCF) 2026 successfully concluded its two-day event, recording over 600+ deal flows. Centered on the theme “Scaling in a Changing World: Winning the Next Competitive Cycle”, Cyberport’s annual flagship forum convened over 2800+ attendees and over 200,000+ online views. The forum facilitated direct engagement between international investors and high-growth technology enterprises through founder pitch sessions, structured investor matching, startup clinics, and innovation showcases. Industry leaders and global investors exchanged critical market intelligence on emerging cross-border opportunities, capital strategies, and scalable enterprise models. The forum also served as a premier platform for exploring next-generation technology solutions, highlighting advances in agentic AI, tech infrastructure transformation, and asset tokenisation.

The spotlight event of CVCF, the “Agentic Economy Summit“, featured a keynote speech by Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, with welcome remarks from Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport.

Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, stated in his speech, “Digital Assets are redefining how value moves across the global economy. Hong Kong is not merely observing this transformation; we are actively leading and architecting it. The Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme launched by Cyberport last year received an encouraging response, with more than half of the shortlisted projects already successfully commercialised. Building on this momentum, the FSTB has commissioned Cyberport to launch Scheme 2.0 to foster collaboration between technology companies and enterprises, accelerating the development and adoption of innovative solutions in real-world asset tokenisation, blockchain and digital assets. We will continue working closely with the industry to build a trusted, sustainable and vibrant digital asset ecosystem.”

Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, stated in his speech, “Agentic AI is evolving from workplace assistants to autonomous entities that transact and decide on our behalf, accelerating the agentic economy from a vision into reality. We must confront three core questions: how to anchor trust when autonomous agents transact; how to take stablecoins and tokenised assets from pilot to scale; and where the human edge endures as AI drives execution costs toward zero. Hong Kong has already laid a solid foundation for the compliant issuance of stablecoins and tokenised assets. The next imperative is to drive their practical adoption across circulation, trading, collateralisation, and cross-border settlement. At the same time, the One-Person Companies (OPC) model is redefining entrepreneurship, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for young founders. Cyberport will continue to champion its role Serving as Hong Kong’s digital tech flagship and AI accelerator, Cyberport rallies talent, technology, capital, and market access to drive the Government’s I&T agenda and cement Hong Kong’s leadership in AI and digital assets.”

The Summit’s morning session examined how tokenised assets, HKD stablecoins and agentic AI are reshaping global financial infrastructure and business models. Key industry leaders shared their insights:

• Dr Feng Xiao, Chairman & CEO of HashKey Group, delivered a keynote on rewiring identity, money and value on-chain, exploring the shift from basic tokenisation to a fully realised agentic economy.
• Discus Fish, CEO & Co-founder of Cobo, shared how individuals can preserve a distinctly human edge in the age of intelligent agents by drawing on purpose and independent judgement.
• Mr Wolf Ruzicka, Chief Commercial Officer of Unlimit, shared how a focused, use case-led approach to agentic AI can deliver measurable business value and enable scalable enterprise adoption.
• Rachel Lee, Director of Blockchain & Digital Asset at Cyberport, and Michael Law, Senior Fintech Director at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), explored how Hong Kong is supporting the development of tokenisation.
• Industry leaders from Anchorpoint, Finloop, HashKey Exchange, UBS, and more joined dynamic panel discussions on the next chapter of HKD stablecoins and the collaborative building of the agentic economy ecosystem.

The afternoon programme centred on agentic payment, institutional tokenisation, and OPCs, an emerging model in which AI agents enable lean entrepreneurial ventures to achieve unprecedented operational scale. Through fireside chats and panel discussions, leading industry figures gave investors and entrepreneurs a clearer view of future opportunities and of how frontier technologies such as agentic AI and digital assets can drive business growth. Highlights included:

• Samuel Tse, Head of Investment & Corporate Finance at Animoca Brands, chaired a fireside chat alongside Reap and Pivota on navigating agentic commerce.
• Expert panels featuring representatives from Visa, Ethereum Institutional, CSOP Asset Management, Payment Cards Group, Canton Foundation, Plume, FORMS HK, AWS Hong Kong, on unlocking the full value of tokenised assets and the future of money movement, and how OPCs is now a new, scalable form of entrepreneurship.

In addition, a series of start-up workshops offered practical guidance on securing capital and achieving sustainable growth amid rapid industry transformation, while addressing the new financing challenges of the agentic AI era to help founders seize opportunities in a fast-changing and highly competitive market.

Across the two days, CVCF 2026 featured over 80 physical booths and more than 100 virtual showcases, highlighting market-ready technologies and breakthrough innovations from Hong Kong and the broader region. The exhibition enabled start-ups to demonstrate their capabilities across enterprise AI, agentic systems, asset tokenisation and digital finance, while fostering strategic exchanges among industry leaders from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and international markets.

Building on Cyberport’s growing international footprint, CVCF 2026 also welcomed a record turnout of overseas delegations from Europe, the Americas and Asia, forging multi-regional partnerships and creating pathways for international start-ups to land, access capital and scale via Hong Kong.

To revisit the content and speaker line-up of Cyberport Venture & Capital Forum 2026, please visit https://cvcf.cyberport.hk/en/index. The CVCF virtual event platform remains open until mid-November, where attendees can revisit forum sessions and virtual tech solution showcases, and schedule one-on-one deal flow meetings.

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Participating presidents issue a consensus declaration on the mission of higher education in the age of Artificial Intelligence

The 2nd Summit Explores Three Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Generational Themes: Higher Education, Legal System, and Youth Development

Bringing together university presidents and senior management from over 50 global institutions to establish a dynamic exchange platform with local higher education institutions

Discussions focus on leveraging the Northern Metropolis University Town to attract international talent and telling the “Hong Kong Legal System” story well under “One Country, Two Systems”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 November 2026 – The “Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026”, organized by the Hong Kong Association for External Friendship (HKAEF), has successfully concluded. This year’s summit achieved fruitful outcomes. Beyond establishing an exchange platform that gathered presidents and senior management from over 50 universities across more than 20 countries and regions to interact and explore collaboration opportunities with local tertiary institutions, participating university presidents reached a vital consensus on the mission of university education in the current era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) before the event concluded. They have released a joint declaration that underscores the importance of liberal arts education to human social development alongside the promotion of AI education.

Prof. Priscilla Leung Emphasizes Human Leading Role in the New AI Era

Speaking at the summit, Prof. Priscilla Leung Mei-fun, Member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), pointed out that humanity must maintain a leading role in the new AI era, ensuring that ultimate decision-making is never entirely surrendered to AI. The new consensus document released at this year’s summit likewise emphasizes that AI education must value technology while remaining firmly human-centric.

Participating Presidents Issue Consensus Declaration on the Mission of University Education in the AI Era

Universities participating in this year’s summit reached a consensus on the mission of university education in the AI age and jointly issued a joint declaration prior to the event’s closing. As university leaders, they committed to advancing education that is both inclusive and future-oriented, alongside responsible innovation. Upholding the rule of law while nurturing a diverse civilization and an industry-academia-research integrated innovation ecosystem that prioritizes human well-being, they will advocate for the human-value-oriented responsible development of AI and uphold high standards of corporate social responsibility. While vigorously promoting AI education and leading its advancement, they will deeply keep in mind the significance of liberal arts education for the development of human society.

Summit Features Groundbreaking Format with Two Venues and Three Core Themes

“Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026” stands as Hong Kong’s most premier educational event of the year. In addition to discussing higher education topics centered around the Northern Metropolis University Town, the summit hosted parallel sessions addressing the legal system and youth development, creating a cross-disciplinary and cross-generational forum.

Presidents and Leaders from Over 50 Global Universities Visit Hong Kong, Providing a Timely Exchange Platform for Local Tertiary Institutions

Boasting a stellar lineup, the summit once again received the full support of the University Grants Committee and the active participation of 10 local universities. Internationally, presidents and senior executives from over 50 universities across more than 20 countries and regions across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Belt and Road nations traveled specifically to Hong Kong to attend and share insights. Participating institutions included the University of Cambridge (UK), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Athens University of Economics and Business (Greece), and Umm Al-Qura University (Saudi Arabia), among many others. This timely platform fosters new opportunities for inter-institutional cooperation while allowing overseas university leaders to witness firsthand Hong Kong’s extraordinary educational achievements and superior systems as well as its global vision, telling the good “Hong Kong Education” story effectively.

Following the practice of the inaugural event, this year’s summit also invited overseas university management to nominate an outstanding student representative to join the delegation. This enables students to experience Hong Kong’s opportunities, development, and internationalized faculty firsthand, thereby strengthening Hong Kong’s “Study in Hong Kong” brand.

Legal System Parallel Session Focuses on “Hong Kong’s Role as an International Legal Hub under ‘One Country, Two Systems’” and Telling the “Hong Kong Legal Story” Well

Complementing the education forum, the second day of the summit featured two specialized parallel sessions. The legal parallel session concentrated on how “One Country, Two Systems” contributes to China’s overall national development, Hong Kong’s positioning as an international legal hub along the Belt and Road, dedicated legislation for the development of the Northern Metropolis, and how legal professionals from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area can “go global” together.

Key speakers included Prof. Guiguo Wang, President of the Academy of International Strategy and Law of Zhejiang University; President of International Academy of the Belt and Road Initiatives; Dr. Cheung Kwok-kwan, Deputy Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR; Prof. Priscilla Leung Mei-fun, HKSAR Legislative Council Member; Prof. Teresa Cheng, Secretary General of The International Organization for Mediation; Ms Sophie Zhou, Vice President of the Guangdong Lawyers Association; and Prof. Alex Fan Hoi-kit, HKSAR Legislative Council Member and President of the Hainan International Arbitration Court, alongside numerous scholars and legal representatives from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and the Belt and Road countries. They discussed from multi-faceted perspectives how Hong Kong can leverage the unique advantages of its legal system under “One Country, Two Systems.” Discussions centered on investment protections under the Basic Law, dedicated legal arrangements for the Northern Metropolis development, the appeal of Hong Kong’s common law system to overseas investors, and Hong Kong’s role as an international mediation and arbitration center.

Stellar Guests Vivian Kong and Laurence Brahm Share Insights at Youth Forum, Encouraging the New Generation to Pursue Dreams with Courage

Another parallel session was staged — a youth forum themed “Intergenerational High-level Talent Dialogue”, and it was well attended by young attendees from overseas, Chinese Mainland, and Hong Kong. The Olympic fencing gold medalist and HKSAR Legislative Council Member Ms Vivian Kong inspired attendees by sharing her personal journey of pursuing dreams through perseverance and determination. Mr Laurence Brahm (author of Zhu Rongji and the Transformation of Modern China) also shared his engaging personal story of chasing the Chinese Dream.

Five HKSAR Principal Officials and Business Leaders Gather to Advance the Commercialisation of Northern Metropolis University Town Scientific Research Outputs

The summit featured a stellar lineup of keynote speakers. Aside from scholars from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and abroad, five key HKSAR Government Bureau chiefs served as key speakers. These senior government officials delivered presentations on topics related to Northern Metropolis development, industry-academia collaboration across local tertiary institutions, and human capital, effectively communicating the concept of the Northern Metropolis and its University Town to international audiences. Additionally, business representatives were invited to attend and speak, bringing government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors together to collaborate. Their collaborative dialogue helped accelerate business sector’s participation in the development of the Northern Metropolis and drive the commercialisation of university scientific research outputs.

Furthermore, Mr Vuk Jeremic, President of the United Nations General Assembly (2012–2013), was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the High Table Dinner titled “Transition to Multipolarity in the Age of Geopolitical Recession,” broadening attendees’ worldview and delivering significant insights.

For the detailed program schedule and speaker list of the two-day summit, please visit:
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New survey reveals strong interest in residential solar, with more than half of respondents without solar already considering making the switch.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – 4 November 2026 – New Zealanders are increasingly interested in generating their own electricity, but the upfront cost of installing solar power remains a significant consideration for households, according to a new survey conducted by PowerCompare.co.nz.

The survey of 498 respondents found that almost one in four (23.3%) already have solar power installed at home. Of those who don’t, more than half (51.6%) said they are currently considering installing it, while a further 35.8% are unsure.

The findings suggest there is considerable potential for residential solar adoption in New Zealand, particularly if households can access affordable installation options and practical financial support.

With the November General Election approaching, Power Compare also asked respondents which of the major parties’ proposed solar policies was most attractive to them.

The results were relatively close:

• National – Home Energy Fund: 28.0%
• Green Party – Interest-free loans and community energy: 25.9%
• Labour – SolarSaver: 22.2%
• The Opportunity Party – Low-interest finance and more renewable generation: 6.5%
• None of the above: 12.7%

The results indicate that financial assistance is an important consideration for consumers, with the leading policy options all offering some form of support to help households adopt solar technology.

Election policies could influence future solar adoption

When asked how much more likely they would be to consider solar power after the November election if favourable policies were introduced, respondents gave an average likelihood score of 68.6 out of 100.

Of the 376 people who answered this question, 79.5% gave a score of 50 or higher, suggesting that supportive government policies could play a meaningful role in influencing household decisions.

However, awareness of the parties’ solar policies is not universal. While 66.7% described themselves as somewhat, very or extremely aware, almost one-third said they were either not very aware or not aware at all.

It’s about more than just generating electricity

Power Compare says the survey highlights an important point: while solar power offers households the opportunity to reduce their reliance on the electricity grid and potentially lower their long-term energy costs, the initial investment needs to make financial sense.

Factors raised by respondents included the upfront installation price, access to interest-free or low-interest finance, expected savings, payback periods, the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid and confidence in installation quality.

For some households, the decision also comes down to how long they expect to remain in their home and whether the investment will pay for itself over time.

Prutha Patel, NZ Compare Sales and Partnerships Manager, says:

“Solar power is a great opportunity for New Zealand households. It can help reduce electricity bills, give consumers more control over where their energy comes from and reduce their reliance on the traditional electricity network.

“But the reality is that installing solar is a significant upfront investment. People need to understand what it will cost, how much they could realistically save and how long it will take to pay for itself.

“Government support and accessible finance could make a real difference, but consumers also need to make sure they’re getting a good deal on the electricity they continue to buy from their retailer.”

Solar is only part of the equation

Power Compare believes households considering solar should also look closely at their electricity plan.

Even with solar panels installed, most households will continue to rely on electricity from the grid at certain times, particularly overnight or during periods of lower solar generation. The buy-back rate offered for excess electricity can also vary significantly between electricity retailers.

“Getting solar installed is one part of the equation. Making sure you’re on the right electricity plan is just as important,” Patel says.

“Consumers should compare electricity prices, daily charges and solar buy-back rates rather than assuming their existing power company will offer the best deal once they have solar.”

Power Compare encourages households considering solar to research installation costs, understand the expected return on investment and compare electricity plans to ensure they are getting the best overall value.

About Power Compare

PowerCompare.co.nz is a New Zealand electricity comparison service helping consumers compare power providers and find competitive electricity deals. Its aim is to make it easier for households to understand their options and make informed decisions about their energy costs.

Survey methodology: Power Compare’s online NZ Solar Power Survey received 498 responses. Individual questions had varying response counts, and percentages are calculated using valid responses to each question. The survey was conducted online and is not a nationally representative probability sample.

BlackRock, KKR, Brookfield, Oaktree and Franklin Templeton among leading global investment institutions represented at the Inaugural Edition of the New Asia Forum in Bali

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2026 – Some of the world’s most prominent investment institutions are set to participate in the inaugural New Asia Forum (NAF) 2026, underscoring the growing strategic importance of Asia in global investment and the opportunities to deepen enduring capital partnerships across the region and beyond.

Executives from BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners, KKR, Brookfield, Oaktree and Franklin Templeton, alongside other leading institutions, will join more than 100 speakers at the forum, which will take place on 3 and 4 December 2026 at The Mulia, Bali, Indonesia.

Spanning across infrastructure, private equity, real estate and global asset management, these institutions bring extensive international investment experience and access to significant pools of institutional capital. Their participation reflects the increasing importance of connecting Asia’s economic growth and industrial transformation with patient, long term investment, particularly in energy, digital connectivity and advanced industries.

Confirmed speakers from the global investment community include Will Brilliant, Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners and Head of Digital Infrastructure at BlackRock; David Luboff, Partner, Co-Head of Asia Pacific and Head of Asia Pacific Infrastructure at KKR; Andrew Burych, Managing Partner and Head of East Asia at Brookfield Real Estate Group; Roger Zhang, Managing Director and Co-Head of Asia at Oaktree; and Manraj S. Sekhon, Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments at Franklin Templeton.

Global business and technology leaders from Freeport-McMoRan, Jardine Matheson, AirAsia, Databricks, Archer Aviation and Honeywell will also be represented, bringing perspectives from industries shaping the region’s next phase of economic growth.

Asia Pacific accounts for close to 60% of global economic growth, yet significant opportunities remain to mobilize long term capital towards the region’s investment and development priorities. As global investors reassess capital allocation strategies amid shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics, Asia offers opportunities for diversification, new partnerships and sustained value creation.

The investment institutions represented at NAF collectively manage trillions of dollars across public and private markets. Their participation brings together global capital, policymakers and business leaders to forge partnerships and advance concrete investment opportunities across the region.

Pahala Nugraha Mansury, Managing Director of Global Relations & Communications at Danantara Indonesia, a founding partner of the New Asia Forum, emphasized the importance of moving beyond investment interest towards sustained institutional engagement and concrete partnerships.

“The participation of leading global investment institutions shows that global investors are paying closer attention to Asia. However, the real opportunity is not just attracting more capital, but building the right partnerships to turn the region’s potential into lasting investment.

“The New Asia Forum brings global investors, governments and industry to the same table, so that conversations become meaningful collaboration and opportunities. For Danantara Indonesia, it is about establishing Indonesia as a trusted, enduring partner for global capital,” said Pahala.

Beyond the investment community, NAF 2026 will convene senior government leaders, including H.E. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and Sebastian Kurz, former Federal Chancellor of Austria.

Their participation reflects NAF’s broader ambition to connect capital with the industrial capabilities, technologies and strategic partnerships required to unlock new investment opportunities across Asia. The growing lineup follows the announcement earlier this month of NAF 2026’s ambition to help mobilize US$30 billion in investment across the New Asia region, with Danantara Indonesia serving as a founding partner.

Designed to move beyond dialogue, NAF 2026 will place particular emphasis on facilitating actionable investment opportunities and partnerships. The forum will feature targeted investor engagements, private roundtables and opportunities to connect international capital with selected investment propositions. The objective is to establish relationships and advance discussions that can be developed into concrete investment outcomes beyond the forum itself.

Held under the patronage of President Prabowo Subianto, NAF 2026 is expected to convene more than 1,000 participants, including senior government officials, global investors, sovereign investment institutions and business leaders, across more than 40 sessions. Further speaker announcements and program updates will be released ahead of the December gathering.

As a founding partner of the New Asia Forum, Danantara Indonesia views the forum as an important platform to advance its mandate of mobilizing long-term capital, building strategic global partnerships, and expanding investment capacity to support Indonesia’s economic transformation. By bringing together global investors, sovereign institutions, policymakers and industry leaders, NAF 2026 enables Danantara Indonesia to connect international capital and expertise with investment opportunities in Indonesia’s priority sectors, while strengthening Indonesia’s position as a trusted long-term investment partner in the region.

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Founded in 1982, CR Longdation’s business covers property management, asset management, and community services, among other areas. CR Longdation Aethereal Cybersecurity focuses on AI-driven digital-intelligent transformation and cybersecurity services for government and enterprises, dedicated to providing professional technologies and solutions to the Hong Kong SAR Government, public institutions, and enterprises, and holds cybersecurity-related qualifications. GCSA is committed to promoting technological innovation, research collaboration, and international exchange in the global cybersecurity field, with a focus on security challenges in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, Web3, and digital finance.

The two parties will strengthen cooperation in the security field. The Research Centre will focus on joint research and development in areas including AI anti-fraud, cyber threat detection, digital finance security, and cybersecurity automation, exploring the practical application of technologies such as AI anti-fraud honeypots, intelligent fraud identification, threat intelligence analysis, and security protection platforms.

This collaboration will combine the two parties’ resources and professional service capabilities to promote cross-institutional collaboration in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, contributing to the development of the digital economy and the cybersecurity industry.

News Sources:

CR Longdation announcement: https://www.crproperty.com.hk/CRLDDynamic/2026-11-05/2969462.html
Aethereal Cybersecurity announcement: https://aethereal.com.hk/news/ai-cybersecurity-research-centre
GCSA Global Cybersecurity Alliance announcement: https://media.gcsa.com/news-3730609?channel=cybersecurity
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Greenpeace and a global coalition of more than 80 environmental and health NGOs are calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to review the international drinking water standards for nitrate, to protect public health from the growing threat of agricultural pollution.

Organisations including Greenpeace International, the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems, and the World Organization of Family Doctors have signed on to an open letter to the WHO, which can be read here.

Amanda Larsson, Greenpeace’s Global Project Lead for agriculture (based in New Zealand) says, “Water should be life-giving, not life-threatening. We cannot protect human health without protecting the groundwater and rivers that sustain us. Governments must take decisive action to curb the growth of intensive livestock farming and actively support producers in transitioning to ecological farming practices – ensuring that clean, safe drinking water isn’t a luxury but a guarantee.”

Dr Pratyush Kumar, Chair of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Working Party on Rural Practice, says, “Studies now link nitrate in drinking water, at levels well below the current WHO limit, to bowel cancer and premature birth. As a rural family doctor, I support the call to update these limits so that farming families can trust the water they drink. In low-resource areas, that must come with international support, helping communities achieve both chemical and essential microbial safety.”

In Aotearoa, drinking water nitrate is a growing threat to rural communities’ health, with a recent Environment Canterbury groundwater survey revealing that nitrate contamination is continuing to rise in the region’s drinking water.

Larsson says that the nitrate emergency will continue to worsen without rapid action.

“We need the Government here in Aotearoa to take action now to protect the health of people and the planet. That means stopping the expansion of intensive dairying, because it is a leading source of nitrate contamination in New Zealand. There are simply too many cows, and the industry is using too much synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to feed them all.”

“We also need to see the regulatory limit on nitrate in drinking water lowered, in line with the current health science. The Danish Government has already committed to do this and so could New Zealand.”

Timed to coincide with World One Health Day, marked by the WHO and three other UN bodies to highlight the interdependence between human, animal, and ecosystem health, the coalition is calling on the WHO Secretariat and its Guideline Development Group to formally prioritise nitrate for full evaluation in its upcoming review of global drinking water quality guidelines.

The letter argues that current guidelines are outdated and risk exposing the public to a range of adverse health risks. The existing guideline of 50 mg/L NO₃ (11.3 mg/L NO₃-N) was established in 1958 specifically to prevent infant methemoglobinemia, also known as “blue-baby syndrome”. However, a growing body of 21st-century epidemiological research links chronic, low-level exposure to nitrate in drinking water to increased risks of colorectal cancer, preterm birth, and birth defects at concentrations far below the existing threshold.

Because national governments generally peg their own drinking water standards to WHO guidelines, the coalition’s open letter emphasises that an updated WHO standard is vital for global policy reform.

Source: Aged Care Association

The Aged Care Association (ACA) welcomes the Government’s announcement of funding support for 24 additional aged residential care beds at O’Conor Home in Westport, but says the investment reinforces the need for a nationwide aged residential care infrastructure plan.

ACA Chief Executive Hon Tracey Martin says the announcement is welcome news for Westport and the Buller community.

“This is exactly the sort of investment we need. Older New Zealanders should be able to receive the care they need close to their families, friends and communities, and this funding will help make that possible for more people in Buller.

“But Westport is not alone. Communities across New Zealand are struggling to maintain or expand aged residential care, and places such as Wairoa and Reefton have no aged residential care facilities at all.

“Our election campaign, The Long Drive, highlighted the heartbreaking reality for families forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to visit loved ones because appropriate care is no longer available close to home.

“One of the stories we shared was from the West Coast, where a husband was making a 240-kilometre return journey twice a week to visit his wife in dementia care. That is why investment in local services matters so much.”

Martin says the Government’s decision to support O’Conor Home demonstrates the importance of recognising aged residential care as essential health infrastructure.

“We welcome the Ministers’ recognition that investing in aged residential care also reduces pressure on hospitals and the wider health system. Aged care is health care, and it needs to be planned and funded accordingly.

“But we cannot rely on individual communities securing one-off funding arrangements. We need a national plan that identifies where care is needed today, where demand will grow, and how we will ensure that capacity is available.”

Martin says a dedicated aged residential care infrastructure grant fund remains one of ACA’s key priorities.

“There are existing facilities where targeted capital investment could bring standard, non-premium beds back into service relatively quickly. We should be doing that now, while also progressing the wider funding and structural reforms proposed by the Ministerial Advisory Group.

“The Regional Infrastructure Fund has helped make this project possible in Westport. What we are asking for is a dedicated, nationwide funding mechanism so that other communities have a clear pathway to securing the aged care infrastructure they need.

“The Long Drive was about making sure New Zealanders understood what was at stake when local aged care services disappear. Today’s announcement shows what can be achieved when investment is made.

“Now we need to ensure that opportunity is available across the country.

“Every older New Zealander deserves the right care, in the right place, at the right time, close to home.

“The address may change, but the right to care does not.”