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ASEAN-China Week 2025 Opens in Fuzhou: Bridging ASEAN 2045 & Chinese Modernization
Over 400 attendees included more than 30 ASEAN and international organization officials at or above the vice-ministerial level—such as H.E. Senator Dato Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, President of the Senate of Malaysia; H.E. Datuk Nur Jazlan bin Tan Sri Mohamed, Deputy President of the Senate of Malaysia; H.E. Yorrys Raweyai, Deputy Chairman of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia; H.E. Ko Ko Hlaing, Union Minister of Ministry (2) of the President’s Office, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; H.E. Johariah Wahab, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam; H.E. Chuon Chivin, Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, the Kingdom of Cambodia; H.E. Phongsavanh Sisoulath, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Mr. Chettaphan Maksamphan, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand; H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN; and H.E. Zhang Jun, Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia; and Chinese representatives including H.E. Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee; H.E. Zhao Long, Governor of Fujian Provincial People’s Government; H.E. Guo Ningning, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee; H.E. Wu Hailong, President of the China Public Diplomacy Association; and officials from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Ministry of Natural Resources. H.E. Shi Zhongjun, Secretary General of the ASEAN-China Centre, delivered the opening remarks and moderated the keynote speeches.
H.E. Shi Zhongjun stressed that the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 is highly compatible with the aspirations of Chinese modernization. The event aims to promote deeper strategic alignment, uphold openness and integration, strengthen innovation-driven development, foster mutual learning in governance, and expand people-to-people exchanges, thereby consolidating the comprehensive strategic partnership and contributing to an even closer community with a shared future.
H.E. Zhou Zuyi stated that Fujian will thoroughly implement President Xi Jinping’s Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative; Fujian will also step up cooperation with ASEAN in infrastructure, mechanism and regulatory alignment, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. Together, they will work to make new contributions to bridging ASEAN 2045 and Chinese modernization.
H.E. Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah noted that amid today’s complex international landscape, ASEAN and China should champion the Bandung Spirit and Asian values of peace, cooperation, openness, and inclusiveness to bring greater stability and certainty to the region. The ASEAN Community Vision 2045 resonates strongly with the aspirations of Chinese modernization—both prioritize innovation, connectivity, and people-centred development. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 demonstrates the two sides’ shared commitment to equitable sharing of cooperation outcomes, inclusive growth, and narrowing development gaps. He called for greater strategic alignment and wider collaboration in areas such as the digital economy, green technology, artificial intelligence, and the blue economy to build, through concrete actions, the China-ASEAN community with a shared future envisioned by President Xi Jinping and create a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable home for all peoples.
H.E. Yorrys Raweyai said ASEAN is working to build Vision 2045 around community building and inter-state connectivity, which cannot be realized without open cooperation with China and other partners. He praised the timely relevance of the event’s theme, saying it will help ASEAN and China forge consensus on their shared modernization aspirations. He expressed hope that the event would continue in future years to further strengthen strategic alignment and set an example for relations between countries and regions worldwide.
H.E. Ko Ko Hlaing remarked that Chinese modernization offers valuable experience and broad opportunities for the realization of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. He emphasized the need for both sides to deepen collaboration in areas such as the digital economy and technological innovation, industrial and supply chain connectivity, the blue economy, and people-to-people exchanges.
At the opening ceremony, senior representatives from ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat, the Boao Forum for Asia, and relevant Chinese counterparts delivered a series of keynote speeches. On the same day, the “Report on ASEAN-China Trade and Investment Cooperation” and the joint initiative of a China-ASEAN Digital Culture IP Database were released, and cross-border operations of the China-ASEAN Seafood Exchange were launched.
The ASEAN-China Week was initiated in Fuzhou three years ago to promote comprehensive public awareness of the ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership. During the edition, a series of parallel forums and activities will be held, including the ASEAN-China High-Level Thematic Dialogues, the ASEAN-China Youth Roundtable on Marine Cooperation, the Economic Cooperation Opportunities Matchmaking Conference, the Media and Think Tank Salon, and the awards ceremony for the Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition.
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SkinLab The Medical Spa Recognised at the 2026 Singapore Retailers Association Awards (SRA) for Excellence in Beauty and Cosmetics
For SkinLab, this reflects two decades of building a holistic beauty ecosystem spanning medical aesthetics, skin health, and wellness, under Dr Kelvin Chua, Senior Medical Director and Founder of SL Aesthetic Group. Treatments are personally developed by Dr Chua to address different skin concerns, such as acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, rosacea, dryness, and ageing. The medical spa also offers a range of skincare products formulated for Singapore’s humid climate and to support long-term skin health.
With 10 outlets islandwide, SkinLab has cared for more than 100,000 customers through this model of doctor-designed care. As no two skin conditions present the same way, each treatment can be customised to individual needs and preferences.
SkinLab has also been recognised by Harper’s BAZAAR, HerWorld, and Singapore Women’s Weekly for treatments targeting deep hydration, rejuvenation, and complexion correction. Behind these treatment outcomes are medical-grade technologies, including the LDM Triple, a triple-frequency ultrasound that targets multiple skin depths simultaneously; FDA-approved Lumenis M22 IPL system for photorejuvenation and pigmentation; Onda Pro with Coolwaves™ technology for body contouring; and the globally-recognised HydraFacial.
The medical spa continuously invests in technology that improves the customer experience, including using AI-assisted skin analysis to support consultations alongside chatbot-based scheduling to reduce waiting time and streamline appointment bookings.
SkinLab’s commitment to holistic care extends beyond treatment sessions, promoting skin health literacy educational content and workshops with doctors from sister brand SL Aesthetic Clinic.
“This award is a valuable milestone that reflects how far SkinLab The Medical Spa has grown as a brand,” says Dr Chua. “From the very start, our brand was designed with the customer at the centre, and that principle continues to guide every treatment developed and every experience delivered moving forward. The brand remains committed to advancing medical-led facial treatments that address a wide range of skin concerns more effectively.”
Looking ahead, SkinLab The Medical Spa remains committed to advancing its medical-led approach to skin health, continuing to explore and adopt clinically validated technologies to deliver more individualised care while reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence across all its outlets.
To learn more, visit: www.skinlabmedspa.com
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About SkinLab The Medical Spa
SkinLab The Medical Spa brings together the attentive, understated service of a world-class spa with medically grounded aesthetic science. As the dedicated medical spa brand of SL Aesthetic Group, SkinLab focuses on non-invasive facial treatments for acne, pigmentation, sensitive skin, and overall skin rejuvenation, delivering evidence-based care that supports long-term skin health.
Founded in the 2000s, SL Aesthetic Group is a healthcare and aesthetics group specialising in skin and hair health, women’s wellness, and holistic medicine. Its portfolio includes SL Aesthetic Clinic, a doctor-led medical aesthetics practice; SkinLab The Medical Spa; TrichoLab, a specialist hair and scalp centre; PROLOGUE, a women’s wellness and lifestyle medical clinic; and Euphie Skin Solutions in Malaysia. Across its network of clinics and outlets, the Group offers a comprehensive range of FDA-approved aesthetic and medical treatments, all supervised by trained and certified healthcare professionals holding Certificates of Competency (COC) recognised by the Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee (APOC).
SkinLab The Medical Spa operates 10 locations across Singapore, including its flagship medical spa at Wheelock Place, while SL Aesthetic Group has a network of more than 20 clinics and outlets across Singapore and Malaysia.
The launch ceremony was attended by Mr. Do Quang Thai, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Kingdom of Denmark, together with representatives from leading Danish organizations, including 3F, Dansk Erhverv, DPT and Carnegie Investment Bank, alongside strategic partners and industry stakeholders from the transport, technology, energy, finance and infrastructure sectors.
As one of the world’s leading cities in sustainable urban mobility, Copenhagen was chosen as Green SM’s first European market. Here, the company aims to complement the city’s existing transport network by offering another reliable, fully electric mobility option for residents and visitors alike.
In Denmark, the company operates a fully electric fleet of VinFast VF 6 and VF 8 vehicles, serving a wide range of everyday urban travel needs. Unlike many ride-hailing platforms that primarily connect passengers with independent drivers, Green SM directly owns and manages its fleet and oversees driver operations to help ensure consistent service quality and customer experience. During the initial phase of operations, Green SM will focus on establishing a reliable local operation, ensuring full compliance with Danish regulations, and continuously improving its service based on feedback from customers, drivers, and other stakeholders.
Delivering a safe, professional, and consistent customer experience begins with Green SM’s drivers. Before serving customers, every driver completes comprehensive training in road safety, customer service, operating procedures, and electric vehicle operation. Together with ongoing training and a robust local operations system, this helps ensure every journey reflects the high standards Green SM is committed to delivering.
Customers can book rides through the Green SM app, available on the App Store and Google Play. Fares are displayed before each trip is confirmed, and electronic receipts are issued automatically at the end of every journey. To mark its launch in Copenhagen, Green SM is offering new customers five (5) vouchers worth 25% off each trip, up to a maximum discount of 100 DKK per ride throughout the Grand Launch period from July 30 to September 30, 2026.
Richard Nabil Chahine, CEO of Green SM Europe, said: “Cities shape the future of mobility long before companies do. Copenhagen is one of those cities. That is why beginning our European journey here carries special meaning for Green SM. We come with deep respect for the standards already established here, drawing on what we have learned from serving millions of journeys across Asia. Our ambition is simple: to become a trusted mobility partner by delivering safe, professional and fully electric journeys that people can rely on every day. If we earn that trust, growth will naturally follow.”
Green SM’s expansion into Europe reflects the company’s long-term approach to international growth. Rather than prioritising rapid expansion, Green SM focuses on building well-structured local operations, adapting its services to local market needs, and earning trust through consistently reliable service.
With its fully electric fleet and low-emission operating model, Green SM hopes to contribute to Denmark’s long-standing ambitions for more sustainable mobility while providing another practical transport choice for everyday journeys.
Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM currently operates in Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Kazakhstan. Through its fully electric fleet, technology platform and consistent operating standards, the company is steadily expanding internationally while adapting its services to local market needs.
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The collaboration marks a significant moment for Taiwan’s international media presence, as the completion of Gaudí’s vision draws global attention to one of the world’s most visited cultural landmarks. NHK has documented the construction of the Sagrada Família for decades, building a relationship of trust with the basilica’s team that enabled joint coverage.
TVBS crews filmed in areas rarely accessible to media, including the crypt where Gaudí is buried, architectural workshops, and key structural sections of the basilica. The team conducted interviews with architects and experts involved in the project during preparations for the inauguration ceremony. Construction on the church began in 1882, one year before Gaudí took over as chief architect.
Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling joined the reporting team in Barcelona as a cultural ambassador for the project. Lin met with architects and experts to explore the basilica through the perspectives of architecture, aesthetics, and cultural heritage. Her involvement added a cultural dimension to the coverage beyond conventional architectural reporting.
The coverage brought together partners from Taiwan’s technology and financial sectors. HTC, through its VIVE Arts initiative, contributed its immersive experience “Gaudí, the Atelier of the Divine.” The virtual reality program allows audiences to explore Gaudí’s architectural world in new ways, transcending geographical and physical boundaries.
TS Financial Holding Co., Ltd., which has long supported arts and cultural exchange, sponsored the live broadcast. The company cited values of integrity, innovation, and sustainability in joining the project. The cross-sector collaboration extended Taiwan’s cultural advocacy onto the international stage, connecting the 144-year architectural endeavor to audiences in Taiwan and Chinese-speaking communities worldwide.
TVBS integrated AI-powered real-time translation technology throughout the live coverage, facilitating multilingual communication across international production teams. The project showcased Taiwan’s ability to connect industries and communities across borders. TVBS, NHK, HTC, and TS Financial Holding Co., Ltd., together documented a defining milestone in the Sagrada Família’s history.
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