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Alibaba Introduces Qwen3, Setting New Benchmark in Open-Source AI with Hybrid Reasoning

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HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2025 – Alibaba has launched Qwen3, the latest generation of its open-sourced large language model (LLM) family, setting a new benchmark for AI innovation.

The Qwen3 series features six dense models and two Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models, offering developers flexibility to build next-generation applications across mobile devices, smart glasses, autonomous vehicles, robotics and beyond.

All Qwen3 models – including dense models (0.6B, 1.7B, 4B, 8B, 14B, and 32B parameters) and MoE models (30B with 3B active, and 235B with 22B active) – are now open sourced and available globally.

Hybrid Reasoning Combining Thinking and Non-thinking Modes

Qwen3 marks Alibaba’s debut of hybrid reasoning models, combining traditional LLM capabilities with advanced, dynamic reasoning. Qwen3 models can seamlessly switch between thinking mode for complex, multi-step tasks such as mathematics, coding, and logical deduction and non-thinking mode for fast, general-purpose responses.

For developers accessing Qwen3 through API, the model offers granular control over thinking duration (up to 38K tokens), enabling an optimized balance between intelligent performance and compute efficiency. Notably, the Qwen3-235B-A22B MoE model significantly lowers deployment costs compared to other state-of-the-art models, reinforcing Alibaba’s commitment to accessible, high-performance AI.

Breakthroughs in Multilingual Skills, Agent Capabilities, Reasoning and Human Alignment

Trained on a massive dataset of 36 trillion tokens – double that of its predecessor Qwen2.5 — Qwen3 delivers significant advancement on reasoning, instruction following, tool use and multilingual tasks.

Key capabilities include:

  • Multilingual Mastery: Supports 119 languages and dialects, with leading performance in translation and multilingual instruction-following.
  • Advanced Agent Integration: Natively supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and robust function-calling, leading open-source models in complex agent-based tasks.
  • Superior Reasoning: Surpasses previous Qwen models (QwQ in thinking mode and Qwen2.5 in non-thinking mode) in mathematics, coding, and logical reasoning benchmarks.
  • Enhanced Human Alignment: Delivers more natural creative writing, role-playing, and multi-turn dialogue experiences for more natural, engaging conversations.

Qwen3 models achieve top-tier results across industry benchmarks

Thanks to advancements in model architecture, increase in training data, and more effective training methods, Qwen3 models achieve top-tier results across industry benchmarks such as AIME25 (mathematical reasoning), LiveCodeBench (coding proficiency), BFCL (tool and function-calling capabilities), and Arena-Hard (benchmark for instruction-tuned LLMs). Additionally, to develop the hybrid reasoning model, a four-stage training process was implemented, which includes long chain-of-thought (CoT) cold start, reasoning-based reinforcement learning (RL), thinking mode fusion, and general RL.

Open Access to Drive Innovation

Qwen3 models are now freely available for download on Hugging Face, GitHub and ModelScope, and can be explored on chat.qwen.ai. API access will soon be available through Alibaba’s AI model development platform Model Studio. Qwen3 also powers Alibaba’s flagship AI super assistant application, Quark.

Since its debut, the Qwen model family has attracted over 300 million downloads worldwide. Developers have created more than 100,000 Qwen-based derivative models on Hugging Face, making Qwen one of the world’s most widely adopted open-source AI model series.
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About Alibaba Group

Alibaba Group’s mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere. The company aims to build the future infrastructure of commerce. It envisions that its customers will meet, work and live at Alibaba, and that it will be a good company that lasts for 102 years.

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Asian Agri Hosts “Healthy and Smart Together” Initiative with Community Partners in Medan to Enhance Health and Literacy Awareness

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Asian Agri, in collaboration with Tanoto Foundation, the Medan City Health Office, the Medan City Library and Archives Office and Puskesmas Belawan, hosted a “Healthy and Smart Together” event at Thamrin Plaza in Medan and Kong Tek Cun Ong Temple (KTCOT) in Belawan, North Sumatra earlier this year. This initiative aims to enhance the community’s health and literacy awareness to improve their quality of life.

The two-day event at Thamrin Plaza and KTCOT attracted over 500 participants and offered a variety of services and activities, including free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings as well as educational programmes on the prevention and early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The event at Thamrin Plaza further included an affordable premium cooking oil bazaar.

Putu Grhyate Yonata Aksa, Manager of Sustainability Operations and CSR at Asian Agri, a member of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, highlighted the company’s commitment to inclusive growth and said: “This initiative is a testament to our commitment to supporting health and increasing public literacy. Through collaborations like these, we hope to continue making a positive impact on the lives of Medan’s residents.”

Felly Ardan, Project Management Unit Coordinator for Tanoto Foundation, explained that the objective of the events was to raise public awareness about the importance of health prevention and early detection.

“Through free services like blood pressure and blood sugar checks, along with health education, the community can more easily monitor their health,” Felly said. “This programme not only promotes healthy habits but also strengthens the community’s role in creating a healthier, higher-quality environment.”

Meanwhile, Rosmina Salim, Regional Lead at Tanoto Foundation in North Sumatra, emphasised that the collaboration reflects the commitment to improving people’s quality of life.

“The collaboration between Asian Agri, Tanoto Foundation, Belawan Health Centre and the Medan City Library and Archives Service highlights our dedication to improving the community’s well-being in health and literacy,” Rosmina said. “By providing access to health checks and educational books, we hope the community will better understand the importance of early disease prevention and develop a stronger interest in reading.”

In partnership with the Medan City Library and Archives Office, Tanoto Foundation also provided a mobile library service, offering educational books and reading materials to help broaden public knowledge.

Pocut Fatimah Fitri, MARS, Head of Disease Prevention and Control at Medan City Health Service, expressed strong support for the event, said: “Through free health check-ups and education, we aim to encourage proactive health management. The collaboration between Asian Agri, Tanoto Foundation and the Medan City Library and Archives Service demonstrates how synergy among various sectors can create a broad, positive impact.”

Laksamana Putra Siregar, Head of the Medan City Library and Archives Service, also emphasised the importance of literacy as a tool for improving the quality of life. “Literacy is not only about reading skills, but also about increasing knowledge for a better life. We are proud to support this initiative, which will help expand access to educational resources and foster a culture of learning among the citizens of Medan,” Laskamana commented.

Head of Belawan Health Centre Mohd Mukhlis, added: “Collaboration with various parties, including the Medan City Library and Archives Service, strengthens our efforts in providing holistic services, because health and education are two interrelated aspects.”

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About Asian Agri

Founded in 1979, Asian Agri is one of Indonesia’s foremost companies in crude palm oil production, managing over 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and employing over 200,000 people.

As a pioneer of the Indonesian Government’s Smallholder Transmigration Core Plantation Programme (PIR-Trans), Asian Agri has partnered with 30,000 scheme smallholders in Riau and Jambi, who collectively manage 60,000 hectares of oil palm plantations. The company also fosters partnerships with independent smallholders to enhance their welfare and drive socio-economic growth.

Committed to sustainable practices, Asian Agri upholds a zero-burning policy and implements plantation best management practices to help smallholders boost productivity, increase crop yields, and improve supply chain traceability, while supporting their journey towards certification. Asian Agri’s mills leveraged advanced technology and self-generated green energy to minimise greenhouse gas emissions.

Asian Agri’s plantations, as along with their scheme smallholder plantations, are fully Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified, underscoring the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable palm oil production.

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Oriental Remedies Clinic Opens Fifth TCM Clinic in Punggol Coast Mall

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Oriental Remedies Clinic, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic chain in Singapore, has announced the opening of its new clinic in Punggol. Located at Punggol Coast Mall, the chain’s fifth branch aims to cultivate a sanctuary for holistic family wellness, prioritising a nurturing and stress-free environment that offers a child-friendly experience for all ages.

Warm, personalised TCM care for the whole family at Oriental Remedies Clinic, delivered in a thoughtfully designed space.

New Clinic Opening for Families in Punggol Coast Mall
The new TCM clinic is designed as a welcoming space where families can experience the TCM principle of Yang Sheng, the art of life cultivation. More than just a treatment centre, it encourages individuals and children to build lifelong habits that promote balance, vitality, and preventive care.

Developed in collaboration with House on the Hill, a renowned Montessori preschool in Singapore, the clinic features a sensory-focused waiting area thoughtfully designed to engage children through their five senses, transforming passive waiting into active discovery. Children are invited to explore traditional Chinese herbs, textures, scents, and natural materials in a calm, tactile environment. This immersive setup encourages curiosity, independent participation, and self-directed play, reflecting our core belief in nurturing lifelong wellness from an early age.

Every aspect of the clinic promotes emotional comfort and a restorative atmosphere. A natural colour palette of muted greys and warm earth tones, complemented by carefully curated toys suited to different developmental stages, helps children feel grounded and focused. This intentional design supports emotional regulation and encourages internal awareness, an essential foundation for the mind-body connection central to TCM healing practices.

Enhancing Comfort with Child-Friendly Design
The clinic features an open-concept layout, where the paediatric pods for consultations and treatments are designed as a natural extension of the children’s play area, offering a seamless transition from exploration to treatment. This thoughtful continuity reduces anxiety by preserving a sense of familiarity and playfulness, helping consultations feel more conversational and less clinical.

These pods are intentionally designed to encourage gentle interaction, open communication and engagement, helping children stay emotionally regulated and present. This approach keeps children engaged and interested in their bodies and feelings, fostering a sense of ownership in their wellness journey.

The open-concept design facilitates parental supervision, allowing the clinic to foster guided independence in children. Through this approach, the clinic helps empower children to understand and make choices that support their well-being. This transparency is key to the collaborative, family-centred approach at Oriental Remedies Clinic.

Expanding Core Services to Support Paediatric Care
In addition to Oriental Remedies Clinic’s comprehensive suite of treatments, including acupuncture, herbal medication, paediatric tuina, and tech-enhanced therapies such as Electro-Lymphatic Therapy (ELT), the new branch will introduce more child-focused therapies, such as paediatric moxibustion, herbal vaporiser therapy, and Cell Pro Therapy for children. These specialised additions reflect the clinic’s dedication to delivering tailored, gentle, and effective care while actively encouraging children’s participation in their health education from an early age.

The Punggol outlet will also serve as an educational platform through intimate community workshops. Covering practical topics such as “Understanding Big Emotions through TCM,” “Supporting Your Child’s Immune System Naturally,” and “Healthy Foods for Your Body Constitution,” these workshops aim to reinforce the critical link between emotional resilience, physical health, and lifelong wellness.

Integrating Tradition with Technology in Punggol’s Digital District
Located at Punggol Coast Mall within the Punggol Digital District (PDD), the clinic’s opening aligns with Singapore’s push for innovation in healthcare. Oriental Remedies Clinic is actively exploring ways TCM can evolve through advancements in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and smart diagnostics.

Current initiatives include research into AI-assisted tongue and pulse diagnosis, and personalised treatment plans informed by data analytics. These advanced technologies aim to enhance the precision of care without compromising the personalised, hands-on essence of traditional TCM practice.

In the long term, the clinic hopes to collaborate with research institutions and tech firms within PDD to further integrate cutting-edge innovations into TCM. This forward-looking approach supports Oriental Remedies Clinic’s vision of becoming a modern, future-ready wellness provider—empowering practitioners with technology to deliver more precise, effective, and accessible care.

Supporting Healthier SG Through Early Education
The expansion into Punggol reflects Oriental Remedies Clinic’s dedication to Singapore’s Healthier SG initiative, which prioritises preventive care. Understanding that establishing strong health foundations begins in childhood, the new clinic aims to help introduce TCM principles and healthy lifestyle practices in an engaging manner.

By creating child-friendly spaces that foster curiosity and proactive exploration of natural remedies, the clinic chain helps children and families build strong foundations for lifelong health. This approach cultivates balanced living from an early age, ultimately reducing the incidence of chronic illnesses later in life.

Through empowering children to embrace healthy habits from a young age, the chain looks to actively contribute to a more resilient and healthier Singapore.

Serving the Punggol Community Through Holistic Care
According to Beatrice Liu, CEO and co-founder of Oriental Remedies Clinic, the decision to open a new branch in Punggol was driven by the area’s growing population and its high concentration of young families.“Punggol represents a vibrant, forward-looking community, and we see an immense opportunity to partner with these families on their wellness journeys,” says Ms. Liu.“Our focus on life cultivation means we are not just addressing immediate health concerns, but guiding individuals and families holistically through every stage of life, with care that evolves alongside them.”

The new clinic at Punggol Coast Mall is now open. First-time patients can enjoy a special launch offer for a limited time. For more information or to register, please use our form here.
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Oriental Remedies Clinic is a leading healthcare provider in Singapore that combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern technology. The clinic has expanded from a single-physician practice to a team of bilingual practitioners, many of whom are trained in both Biomedical Science and TCM, combining scientific knowledge with the wisdom of traditional medicine.

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AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Escalate Risk Landscape in Australia, Aon Report Finds

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Australia-specific findings from its 2025 Cyber Risk Report. The report highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber attacks and the increasing exposure created by third-party technology supply chains.

The report reveals that Australian organisations are facing a new frontier of cyber risk, where traditional defences are being outpaced by the speed and sophistication of AI-driven threats.

“AI is no longer a future threat—it’s a present-day reality,” said Adam Peckman, head of risk consulting and cyber solutions in APAC and global head of cyber risk consulting at Aon. “We’re seeing relatively unsophisticated actors now wielding tools that rival state-sponsored capabilities. The barrier to entry has dropped dramatically, and the velocity of attacks is only increasing.”

One of the most concerning developments is the emergence of AI-powered social engineering attacks. Last year saw an incident involving the theft of USD $25 million from a large UK engineering firm through a deepfake-enabled scam—an attack that has since been replicated onshore in Australia at smaller financial scale. These incidents underscore the growing accessibility and replicability of such tactics.

In addition to AI threats, the report identifies technology supply chains as a critical vulnerability. A number of high-profile Australian breaches have stemmed from third-party compromises, where attackers exploit weaker security standards in vendors with privileged access to client systems.

“Organisations must start treating their vendors as part of their own attack surface,” added Joerg Schmitz, Cyber Risk Quantification and Analytics Leader for APAC at Aon. “The most lucrative attacks are those that can be scaled across multiple targets through a single compromised supplier. This is a wake-up call for Australian businesses to reassess how they manage third-party risk.”

Despite continued investment in cyber security, the report warns that core controls are being circumvented or rendered obsolete by evolving tactics. The use of AI to optimise every stage of the attack chain—from reconnaissance to execution—demands a fundamental rethink of defensive strategies.

Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report draws on CyQu data from over 3,000 clients globally and analyses more than 1,400 cyber events to identify emerging trends. The platform enables organisations to benchmark their cyber maturity, align insurance and security strategies, and make more informed, data-driven decisions.

Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report can be found here.

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