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AIA Singapore unveils “Road to HYROX” video series, reinforcing its leadership in championing accessible and inclusive wellness
Beyond the sweat and grit of training, the “Road to HYROX” video series reveals the profound human stories of transformation. Witness the unbreakable bonds of camaraderie, the power of shared goals and the inspiring resilience that emerges when everyday people push past their perceived limits. The video series authentically captures the highs and lows of preparing for a physically demanding fitness competition like HYROX, highlighting how people can push their limits and redefine what “healthy” truly means for themselves. By showcasing the journey of an average person or group training for HYROX, the video series demonstrates that active living is achievable for everyone.
“Road to HYROX” video series is a powerful embodiment of our purpose-driven approach to health and wellness,” said Irma Hadikusuma, Chief Marketing and Healthcare Officer, AIA Singapore.” Following the phenomenal success of AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025 and inaugural AIA Ultimate FitnessFest, as well as AIA HYROX Singapore in November, this video series provides a relatable, behind- the-scenes look at what it takes to achieve personal fitness goals. For us at AIA Singapore, it’s so much more than just physical transformations. It’s about fostering mental fortitude, building supportive communities and inspiring everyone to embrace active living in their own unique ways. We believe this video series will resonate deeply, showcasing the tangible and long-lasting benefits of a holistic approach to health. It aims to inspire others by demonstrating that fitness is a reachable goal for everyone, regardless of their starting point.”
Engaging audiences through authentic and influential voices
The video series will feature a line-up of AIA employees and AIA consultants, as well as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) who bring their own perspectives on fitness and life:
- Benjamin Byrne (@the.smiling.afro) – Also known as ‘The Smiling Afro’, is a prominent Singaporean social media content creator celebrated for his vibrant personality and engaging videos. He has made a significant impact in the digital content scene. He started taking his health more seriously in 2023, and is taking part in HYROX for the first time.
- Tyen Rasif (@tyenrasif) – A popular fitness trainer, singer-songwriter, and content creator known for her fitness and wellness content.
- Jamie Pang (@jamiepang) – A fitness creator and entrepreneur who runs a local fitness apparel brand, Fitmonkie.
- Johnny Tieu (@quacktieu) – A bali-based fitness consultant, pro athlete and performance coach, who has podiumed for many HYROX races throughout Asia. He is known for his ability to help level up those around him and focused with the ultimate goal of elevating the Asian ethnicity on to the world stage of athletics.
- Ten AIA employees and AIA consultants were carefully selected among many eager contenders through an internal competition to earn their place in the content series. Handpicked by the four KOLs, the participants represent a dynamic mix of personalities and fitness levels, including those taking on HYROX for the very first time.
United by a shared passion for wellness, these KOLs, alongside AIA employees and AIA consultants will provide not just expertise but genuine inspiration. Their candid perspectives and stories will grant viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes window into the grit, camaraderie and personal growth of their HYROX journey. This collaborative spirit elevates the video series expanding its influence and reach, and truly bringing to life the pursuit of Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
Embodying the series tagline, ‘From race day to every day’, the narrative goes far beyond the build-up to the upcoming AIA HYROX Singapore 2025; it’s about transforming a single challenge into an ongoing commitment and a lifelong quest for active living. HYROX is more than a single competition – it sparks sustainable habits, nurtures resilience and shapes the mindset essential for embracing wellness, not just on race day, but throughout one’s life
Empowering Healthier, Longer, Better Lives with record-breaking events and pioneering initiatives
AIA Singapore’s robust line-up of HYROX-related initiatives this year underscores its leadership in promoting active lifestyles. As the Official Title Partner for the AIA HYROX Open Asian Championships 2025, which drew close to 25,000 participants and spectators to the Singapore National Stadium on June 28-29. This landmark event not only broke records for athlete participation but also introduced inclusive categories like adaptive and corporate relay, further exemplifying AIA Singapore’s dedication to making fitness accessible to all. A first in the world for HYROX championships, AIA Singapore supported both participants and spectators with complimentary personal accident coverage upon ticket purchase, valid through the month of June 2025.
Building on this momentum, AIA Singapore also launched the first-of-its-kind AIA Ultimate FitnessFest in August, with support from HYROX. This pioneering hybrid fitness event, featuring University and Open Editions, was designed to cater to participants across all fitness levels, further reinforcing AIA’s commitment to building a holistic ecosystem that inspires individuals to “Rethink Healthy” through diverse experiences.
The “Road to HYROX” video series serves as a powerful narrative complement to these large-scale events, offering a deeper, more personal connection to the fitness journey. Ultimately, these initiatives ladder up to the wider AIA One Billion movement, which aims to empower a billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better lives by 2030.
The video series will be released from November to December 2025. AIA Singapore’s social channels will be sharing updates and exclusive sneak peeks into this purposeful and empowering content series. The first video ‘It starts Here’ sets the stage by introducing the four KOLs who will lead the teams on their HYROX journey and can be viewed here.
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About AIA
AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR3, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR4, and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$328 billion as of 30 June 2025.
AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 43 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.
AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.
The result is a range built to dominate anything from AAA gaming at 4K to AI workloads and content creation, regardless of which form factor suits you best.
Choosing the right Razer Blade laptop in 2026 between the Blade 14, Blade 16 and Blade 18 comes down to what kind of gamer, creator or AI developer you are and what you want out of your laptop: portability or maxed out performance.
Quick Answer: The Right Razer Blade For Every Type of User
- Razer Blade 14: The ideal pick if you game anywhere and value portability and battery life above all else. Built for gamers with things to do and places to be.
- Razer Blade 16: A balanced pick. Slim enough to commute with, powerful enough to skip a desktop. Best for gamers and creators who want the most possible performance in a premium but portable gaming laptop.
- Razer Blade 18: The closest a laptop comes to replacing a full gaming tower or AI dev workstation. For hardcore gamers and AI developers who demand breakthrough performance and the best of the best.
2026 Razer Blade 14 vs 16 vs 18 Laptop Comparison at a Glance: Specs, Use Cases and More
| Spec | Razer Blade 14 (2026) | Razer Blade 16 (2026) | Razer Blade 18 (2026) |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 (Up to 115W TGP) | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7 (Up to 165W TGP) | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7 (Up to 175W TGP) |
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| Best For | Gamers on the move who want flagship-tier portability and battery life without giving up serious GPU power. | Gamers and creators who want flagship performance and a class-leading 240 Hz OLED in a chassis they can still commute with | Hardcore gamers, AI developers and pro creators who want desktop-class performance, upgradeable RAM and storage in a portable form factor |
*Spec ranges reflect the highest configurations available at the time of writing. Razer rotates configurations periodically, so please confirm your exact build before buying.
Razer Blade 14: For Gamers on the Move
The Blade 14 is built for the gamer who refuses to choose between portability and proper gaming performance. Daily commuters, students, frequent travellers and creators who want to work and play from anywhere are the natural fit. If your laptop spends real time in a bag, this is the Blade for you.
- Genuine all-day portability: At 1.63kg/3.59 lbs and just 0.62 inch thin, you won’t have to remove anything from your bag to carry the Blade 14
- Massive battery life for a svelte gaming laptop: Packing a 72 Wh battery, the Razer Blade 14 is good for a full day of work or play on a single charge.
- Enough power on the move: The RTX 5070 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 handle modern AAA titles with ease, plus AI workloads via the 50 TOPS NPU
- Calman Verified OLED display: A 120 Hz refresh rate that’s smooth enough for most games, with the colour accuracy creative work demands
Explore the Razer Blade 14.
Razer Blade 16: The Travel-Ready All-Rounder
The Blade 16 is for the user who wants flagship performance without committing to a desktop replacement form factor. Streamers running OBS alongside competitive titles, creators handling 4K video and AI-accelerated workflows and gamers chasing a true 240 Hz OLED experience on the go all fit the profile. It’s the model that gets recommended most often, and the 2026 generation strengthens the case.
- Flagship-class performance: The RTX 5090 hits 160 W TGP and pairs with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 to push AAA games and AI workloads past what most desktops achieve at QHD.
- The display that does it all: A 16-inch QHD+ OLED at 240 Hz with VESA TrueBlack 1000 HDR and Calman Verified colour, capable of displaying competitive-gaming levels of framerates and creator-grade colour accuracy at the same time.
- The fastest laptop memory shipping today: Up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X-9600 MHz means dozens of browser tabs, OBS, your game and a Premiere timeline can all stay open without anything stuttering.
- Travel-ready flagship: At 14.9 mm and 2.14kg/4.71 lbs, the Blade 16 fits a regular sleeve, and Thunderbolt 5 plugs it straight into a full desktop setup when you’re back at base.
Explore the Razer Blade 16.
Razer Blade 18: Desktop-Class Performance for Power Users
The Blade 18 is built for users who want desktop-class performance without completely trading mobility. The natural audience includes professional creators editing 4K footage, hardcore gamers chasing high frame rates and developers running VMs or AI training jobs. It’s the right pick if you’d rather have one machine that handles everything than maintain a desktop and a separate laptop.
- Desktop-grade silicon: A 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus paired with an RTX 5090 at 175 W TGP runs AI training, 4K rendering and maxed-out AAA gaming without throttling.
- Swap and expand your memory and storage: The only Blade with slotted DDR5 RAM (up to 128 GB) and two M.2 NVMe slots (up to 8 TB), so your Razer Blade can grow with your project files, AI model weights or game library.
- A desktop display in a laptop: The 18-inch dual-mode panel runs UHD+ at 240 Hz for content creation or FHD+ at 440 Hz for competitive gaming.
- Sustained performance under marathon workloads: Triple-fan vapor chamber cooling handles hour-long renders, AI training runs and ranked sessions without throttling, with overclocking support in Razer Synapse when you want to push further.
Pick Your Razer Blade for 2026
The 2026 Razer Blade lineup offers three distinct paths: maximum portability with the Blade 14, balanced flagship power with the Blade 16 and desktop-class performance with the Blade 18. Whichever fits your style of play, there’s a Blade with your name on it.
Browse all Razer Gaming Laptops to see current configurations and pricing for the Razer Blade and more.
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About Razer
Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand For Gamers. By Gamers.
The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.
With over 200 million users, Razer’s software platform includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system supporting thousands of devices and hundreds of games/apps), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).
Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z. Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest game payment services, and Razer Fintech provides fintech services in emerging markets.
Founded in 2005, Razer is dual headquartered in Irvine, California and Singapore, with regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai and 19 offices worldwide.
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OneGrowth 2026: Shared AI Token Era Ahead China Telecom Global Partner Conference Held
Global Industry Leaders Convene, Charting a New Chapter for the Intelligent Era
Liu Ying, Executive Vice President of China Telecom, stated in her speech that China Telecom closely align with the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting the deep integration of mature domestic technological capabilities with global cloud and network resources, and steadily enhancing its international operational strength. Through continuous cultivation, China Telecom has built an AI Token international operation capability system, consolidating the foundation for expanding the global market and deepening ecosystem cooperation. Based on the new stage of the AI Token era, China Telecom is committed to leveraging Token operations as a bond to share the new global computing network, co-create a new paradigm of AI services, jointly govern the new cross-border compliance order, and collectively embrace the new value of the digital intelligence wave.
OneGrowth 2026, Upgraded, Annual Milestones Revisited
At the conference, China Telecom Global (CTG) officially launched the AI-powered and upgraded OneGrowth 2026 Global Cooperation Initiative. This upgrade centers on the three core dimensions of capabilities, applications, and cooperation. Leveraging on the AI Token empowerment system, it accelerates the standardization, commercialization, and global promotion of core AI capabilities.
Looking back at the past year, the key cooperation achievements of the China Telecom OneGrowth blueprint have gradually been put into practice. The “main artery” of the computing power network is smoother, the “2+5+X” global AIDC layout is accelerating, the ALC international submarine cable successfully landed in Hong Kong, and international submarine and terrestrial cables have increased to 185, with a capacity exceeding 304T. The “new engine” of platform capabilities is fully activated; the all-scenario Vision Network platform “OmanEye” officially commenced commercial trial provisioning, the International Seelink Vison Network Platform successfully put into service, and the global traffic platform operation has cumulatively served millions of customers. Four lightweight quantum products, including eSurfing Quantum Secret, took the lead in landing in the Asia-Pacific region. The “experimental field” of industry applications landed at scale; the Satellite Direct-to-PhoneService successfully landed in Hong Kong and Laos, and the global Internet of Vehicles (IoV) “One Card” capability covers more than 230 countries and regions. The “ecosystem” of cloud-intelligence integration continues to prosper, connecting to over 300 mainstream large models via more than 230 global cloud nodes.
United Through Tokens, Cultivared the AI Ecosystem
China Telecom comprehensively implementing the corporate strategy “Cloudification, Digital Transformation, and AI for good” and actively promotes Token-based operations, sincerely inviting global partners to activate the infinite potential of AI Tokens jointly defining a brand-new map for the intelligent era with OneGrowth initiative.
1. Capabilities Fully Upgraded, Building a “Five-in-One” Token Operation System
China Telecom deepens the “Five-in-One” Intelligent Cloud System, builds an “L-shaped” capability layout, and continuously enhances capabilities in compute, platforms, data, models, and applications, externally launching a one-stop comprehensive Token service platform—XINGCHEN TokenHub.
The Xingchen Super Intelligent Agent TeleAgent enables one-click access to mainstream global large models, creating a lightweight and highly efficient AI Token experience for various customers. The platform provides large model access and public cloud cooperation for leading customers in the industry, and providing standard and customized packages for SME customers in subdivided industries, achieving full-chain value management of “Production—Orchestration & Distribution—Application.”
2. Layout of Four AI Sectors, Building a Token Value Community
Building on the comprehensive layout of four core AI business sectors, and simultaneously opening up all platform resources of XINGCHEN TokenHub, differentiated cooperation schemes are launched for each track, joining hands with global partners to build a Token value community.
AI+ New Connectivity:
With cloud-network integration and computing-network unity as its foundation, and relying on intelligent dedicated lines, it achieves one-point cloud access, proximate high-speed connection, and ubiquitous coverage, providing low-latency, highly stable compute-network support for the high-speed flow of Tokens. It can provide partners with full-process services from technology to deployment, realizing intelligent connections that are manageable, controllable, and security-compliant.
AI+ Vision Network:
Jointly building an open and collaborative vision network platform with 30+ global partners. The international visual platform has deployed across multiple sites in Oman, the UAE, and the Asia-Pacific region, boasting over 10 landing scenarios. Driven by the twin engines of “platform + terminal” and “standards + operations”, creating a Token operation gateway to support overseas operators in achieving breakthrough growth and value-driven operations.
AI+ IoT:
Empowered by mature eSIM technology and an AI+ unified management platform, the business covers 230+ countries and regions, accumulating overseas service cases from 30+ leading automotive enterprises. The cooperation model has upgraded to a joint-operation framework, providing DMP platform customization, joint laboratory R&D, AIoT operation upgrades, and automotive industry eco-partnerships to enhance global user experience.
AI+ Digital Life:
Building the core AI entrance for families based on “one all-optical network, one intelligent cloud, and one Better Home.” It empowers externally by leveraging mature domestic experiences of 290 million users of Xiao Yi Guan Jia (Wing Butler) and 580 million ubiquitous smart terminal connections. Centering on overseas market demands, it opens up international cooperation for core products such as the eSurfing Smart Screen and eSurfing Cloud Drive, together with partners explore brand-new business models and empower global smart families.
Alliance Inaugurated, Consolidating the Foundation for Intelligent Upgrades
During the conference, the AI Token Global Service Ecosystem Alliance was officially inaugurated. Co-initiated by leading enterprises in domestic and overseas computing power supply, large model R&D, and vertical industry applications, the alliance is dedicated to unblocking the full-link synergy of AI Tokens from production and scheduling to application and monetization, jointly building an open, interoperable, and value-sharing globalized AI comprehensive service network to provide a solid foundation for the intelligent upgrade of global industries.
Outstanding Partners Honored, Embarking on a New Journey Together
The conference concluded with an awards ceremony. China Telecom presented the OneGrowth Best Innovative Carrier Partner, OneGrowth Best Product Innovative Partner, OneGrowth Best Strategic Partner, and OneGrowth Best Benchmark Partnership to partners who have shown outstanding performance in global cooperation. This accolades recognize partners walking alongside China Telecom, synergizing deeply in industrial layout planning, tackling cutting-edge technologies, and expanding overseas markets, thereby gathering industrial synergy to consolidate the foundation for digital industry development and jointly boosting the global digital intelligent transformation process.
This conference marks the strategic progression of the OneGrowth Global Cooperation Initiative from ecosystem construction to deep cultivation of sub-tracks. China Telecom will continue to leverage its unique advantages of cloud-network integration and broad cross-border coverage, upholding the core cooperation philosophy of “Co-Creation, Sharing, Co-Governance, and Win-Win.” By building a computing power foundation, expanding the cloud-network backbone, innovating the intelligent core, and gathering ecological synergy, it will make AI Tokens the universal value carrier connecting the global intelligent ecosystem, continuously contributing China Telecom’s strength to building a smarter, safer, and more inclusive global digital industry ecosystem.
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Hong Kong celebrates surge of global enterprises driving investment and opportunities
During the reception, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the government’s investment promotion agency, announced impressive results for the first half of 2026, revealing that these enterprises are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.8 billion) in foreign direct investment and create over 8,600 new jobs for Hong Kong.
Speaking at the reception, John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Hong Kong is one of the best places in the world to do business, being ranked as the world’s freest economy by the Fraser Institute and the second most competitive economy according to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.
“In choosing Hong Kong for your Asian and global business expansion, you share my belief in Hong Kong’s flourishing future,” Mr Lee said. “You have made a wise choice. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best economies to do business in and with.”
Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong possesses the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the country (China) and being closely connected to the world. The city offers an open and business-friendly environment, a simple and low tax regime, and a common law system that seamlessly connects with global financial centres.
Austria-based transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss recently upgraded its Hong Kong office to become regional headquarters in East Asia and Oceania. Its Regional Director East Asia/Oceania, Michael Zankel, said of Hong Kong, “The business environment is great, you have a lot of talent around here to employ. It has always been the gateway to the Chinese Mainland but for us it is more a gateway to Asia.”
According to Merwann Younes, Global Head of Hospitality & Lifestyle Channels for Italian company Moleskine, Hong Kong is a “a very dynamic and creative city, which are also the core values for Moleskine as a brand.”
Etienne Dubois, Chief Strategy Officer, Unlimitics, which has developed an AI-powered school simulation game designed for neurodivergent children, said Hong Kong is a good place for start-up entrepreneurs like himself. “It is a very good melting pot for talent and opportunities and for growth,” he said.
Expanding on its first half results for 2026, InvestHK announced that its number of completed projects had increased 9% compared to the same period in 2025, while anticipated direct investment was up 36% and new jobs created rose 6% year-on-year.
In terms of place of origin of the 413 enterprises, 246 came from the Chinese Mainland, followed by Singapore (26), the United States (21), the United Kingdom (18), France (11) and Italy (11).
The top five sectors are innovation and technology (93), financial services and fintech (89), tourism and hospitality (55), transport, logistics and industrials (44), and business and professional services (39).
Looking ahead, Mr Lee said the HKSAR Government was expediting development of the Northern Metropolis, a new economic engine destined to rise as an international I&T and business hub.
“This will unlock abundant opportunities and shape a prosperous future for Hong Kong,” Mr Lee said, adding that the HKSAR Government is creating Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, a strategic blueprint that will focus on long-term economic momentum, advancing technology and improving livelihoods.
Investment promotion results of InvestHK for the first half of 2026 are available at: https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/202606/25/P2026062500366_548202_1_1782386859629.pdf
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