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Blue by Alain Ducasse Continues Award-Winning Momentum, Showcasing Bangkok on the Global Gastronomic Stage
The Michelin-starred restaurant at ICONSIAM earns prestigious recognitions from the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026 and Tatler Best Thailand 2026, reaffirming its position among Asia’s leading gastronomic destinations
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – Blue by Alain Ducasse, the Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant envisioned by legendary chef Alain Ducasse, continues to reinforce Bangkok’s emergence as one of the world’s most dynamic fine dining destinations through a growing collection of prestigious international and national accolades. Since its opening in November 2019, Blue by Alain Ducasse has consistently received recognition from leading international and regional institutions. The restaurant has retained one Michelin star for six consecutive years in the Michelin Guide Thailand and has also been recognized by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Beyond culinary excellence, the restaurant has earned prestigious international design accolades, including Le French Design 100 and the Best of the Year Awards by Interior Design Magazine, reflecting its commitment to excellence across every aspect of the guest journey.
In 2026, Blue by Alain Ducasse continued its remarkable award-winning momentum by receiving two distinguished honors at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, earning the titles of “Best Food and Wine Pairing Experience in Asia” and “Most Unique Guest Experience in Thailand.” Internationally recognized for celebrating excellence across the global luxury hospitality industry, the Haute Grandeur Global Awards honor establishments that demonstrate exceptional standards in service, innovation, and guest satisfaction. These latest achievements further underscore Blue by Alain Ducasse’s distinctive approach to modern gastronomy — one that extends beyond fine dining to create a truly immersive culinary journey. From refined French craftsmanship and thoughtfully curated wine pairings to warm hospitality and panoramic views overlooking Bangkok’s iconic Chao Phraya River, every element is designed to deliver an elegant and memorable guest experience.
The restaurant’s strong momentum in 2026 also saw Blue by Alain Ducasse named among the “Best 20 Restaurants in Thailand” in the Tatler Best Guide Book 2026. Recognized as one of Asia’s leading luxury lifestyle and dining authorities, Tatler’s annual dining guide celebrates the country’s most exceptional restaurants, chefs, and hospitality experiences, highlighting excellence in cuisine, creativity, ambiance, and service. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Evens López, the restaurant has become one of Bangkok’s most sought-after culinary destinations, presenting contemporary French cuisine crafted from premium seasonal ingredients and subtly inspired by Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. Guided by Alain Ducasse’s philosophy that dining is “an art of living,” every detail, from cuisine and wine pairings to ambiance and service, is carefully orchestrated to create a sophisticated and deeply memorable gastronomic experience.
Adding to the restaurant’s growing list of accolades, Christophe Grilo, Executive Pastry Chef of Blue by Alain Ducasse, was honored with the prestigious “Best Pastry Chef” title in Tatler’s Best-In-Class Restaurants Winners 2026. Renowned for his refined pastry artistry, precision techniques, and elegant flavor compositions, Chef Christophe continues to redefine pastry as an integral expression of the restaurant’s overall culinary identity.
In the same year, Blue by Alain Ducasse was also recognized as “Best French Restaurant” and secured a place among the Top 20 restaurants at the BK Top Tables 2026 Restaurant Awards. Organized by BK Magazine, one of Bangkok’s leading lifestyle and dining publications, the annual BK Top Tables Awards celebrate the city’s most outstanding restaurants and culinary talents across a wide range of dining categories. Collectively, these accolades reflect the restaurant’s continued influence in shaping Bangkok’s reputation as one of Asia’s leading gastronomic capitals.
Located at ICONSIAM, Blue by Alain Ducasse is the only Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in Thailand situated within a world-class luxury retail destination. The restaurant has become a key part of Bangkok’s luxury hospitality landscape, attracting discerning diners and international travelers alike. Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, Managing Director of ICONSIAM Company Limited, said: “The continued success of Blue by Alain Ducasse reflects ICONSIAM’s commitment to bringing world-class experiences to Thailand while showcasing Bangkok to international audiences. Recognized as a Global Experiential Destination, ICONSIAM serves as a platform where luxury, culture, innovation, and gastronomy come together to create memorable experiences for visitors from around the world. These recognitions reinforce Bangkok’s growing reputation as a leading destination for luxury tourism, culture, and fine dining, and we are proud to play a role in strengthening Thailand’s position on the global stage.”
Continuing the pursuit of excellence that has earned widespread industry recognition, the restaurant recently unveiled its Spring Menu 2026, a seasonal expression of contemporary French gastronomy crafted from carefully selected premium ingredients and distinguished by elegance, precision, and the unique culinary identity of Blue by Alain Ducasse. Available for both lunch and dinner, the new menu offers a range of curated dining experiences to suit different occasions and appetites. At lunch, guests may choose from the Business Lunch (3 courses) priced at THB 2,950, the 5-Course Découverte Menu at THB 6,500, or the 7-Course Voyage Menu at THB 8,500. For dinner, the experience begins with the Aperçu Menu (3 courses) at THB 4,800, followed by the 5-Course Découverte Menu at THB 6,500 and the restaurant’s signature 7-Course Voyage Menu at THB 8,500. Each menu is thoughtfully designed to take guests on an immersive culinary journey, showcasing the restaurant’s refined philosophy and contemporary interpretation of French gastronomy.
As Bangkok continues to emerge as one of Asia’s leading luxury travel and culinary capitals, Blue by Alain Ducasse remains at the forefront of the city’s evolving gastronomic landscape, seamlessly bridging French culinary excellence with the sophistication, creativity, and cultural richness of contemporary Thailand.
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About Blue by Alain Ducasse
Located at ICONSIAM, Bangkok’s iconic riverside destination, Blue by Alain Ducasse brings the spirit of contemporary French cuisine to Thailand through precision, creativity, and deep respect for nature’s finest ingredients. Guided by the vision of world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse — the most Michelin-starred chef in the world with a career total of 21 stars — the restaurant reflects an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence. Blue by Alain Ducasse has proudly retained its one Michelin star for six consecutive years since 2020 and continues to be recognised among Bangkok’s most distinguished dining destinations. Complementing its acclaimed cuisine, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River and an award-winning interior design, honoured by Le France Design 100 and Interior Design’s Best of the Year in the Fine Dining category.
Through DaaS, enterprise customers can access drone equipment, trained personnel, mission execution, data collection and project deliverables without purchasing and maintaining a complete in-house drone system. The model extends ZenaTech’s business beyond equipment sales and enables the company to generate recurring service revenue from customers’ operational requirements.
ZenaTech reported revenue of CAD 8.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 640% from CAD 1.13 million in the same period of 2025. DaaS contributed approximately CAD 7.8 million, accounting for around 93% of quarterly revenue.
In 2025, the company generated annual revenue of CAD 12.9 million, up 558% from approximately CAD 2 million in 2024. DaaS contributed approximately CAD 10.1 million during its first full year of operations, representing around 78% of total annual revenue.
Acquisitions Support Service Network Expansion
ZenaTech has expanded its DaaS operations through a combination of internal technology development and acquisitions. The acquired businesses bring existing customers, professional teams and local operating capabilities, while ZenaTech gradually introduces drones, automated data collection and AI-supported analytics into selected workflows.
In 2025, the company completed 20 acquisitions, including 19 businesses providing engineering data, facility inspection and related professional services, as well as one enterprise software company.
By June 2026, ZenaTech had completed its 24th DaaS-related acquisition and expanded its services into property cleaning, facility inspection and maintenance.
Through its ZenaDrone subsidiary, ZenaTech has also developed drone products for indoor and outdoor operations. The IQ Quad supports site data collection, engineering imagery and 3D modelling, while the IQ Nano uses barcode and RFID scanning to support inventory records, shelf inspections and indoor data collection.
The company’s reported revenue growth, acquisition activity and DaaS contribution provide investors following the AI and drone sectors with measurable indicators of how its technologies are being integrated into commercial operations and converted into service revenue.
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About ZenaTech
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) is a technology company specialising in AI-powered drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS solutions and related technologies. Through its ZenaDrone subsidiary, the company develops drone products and software for commercial applications including engineering data collection, agriculture, warehouse management, facility inspection and property maintenance. ZenaTech combines its technology capabilities with a growing professional service network to support the adoption of drone-based solutions across a range of operational environments.
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A Defining Milestone for Gene Solutions: SPOT-MAS Multi-Cancer Screening Test Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
The proposed indications for use describe SPOT-MAS 10 as a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test performed on plasma derived from a single direct-draw venous whole blood specimen. The test analyzes circulating cell-free DNA methylation and fragmentomic signatures using a machine-learning-based algorithm to detect a cancer-associated signal. It is intended for use as an adjunctive screening test in asymptomatic adults aged 40 years and older to assist in detecting cancers within the scope of the assay. These include five common cancers — breast, lung, liver, colorectal and gastric cancers — and five aggressive, less common cancers that currently lack standard screening methods — ovarian, pancreatic, esophageal, endometrial and head & neck cancers.
SPOT-MAS has been developed through years of rigorous scientific research and clinical development. In March 2025, SPOT-MAS became the first multi-cancer screening blood test in Asia to complete a large prospective cohort validation, with the K-DETEK study evaluating more than 9,000 asymptomatic participants and demonstrating strong performance, including high specificity and the ability to identify cancer-associated signals across multiple cancer types.
Since then, SPOT-MAS has been used in more than 100,000 individuals in real-world practice, with consistent performance observed beyond controlled study settings. Real-world data were presented at ESMO Asia 2025 and were featured at ASCO Breakthrough 2026 in Singapore.
The platform is built on a multi-omic approach— integrating genetics, epigenetics, and fragmentomics — together with AI-driven analysis, large-scale prospective validation, growing real-world evidence and focus on cancer types with high clinical relevance in the regions where the test is deployed.
For the United States, Breakthrough Device Designation provides Gene Solutions with a prioritized channel of engagement with the FDA as the company advances its U.S. development and validation plans.
Looking ahead, Gene Solutions will continue to collaborate with academic, clinical, laboratory, commercial and strategic partners to support responsible adoption of SPOT-MAS in accordance with local regulations, clinical guidelines and best practices.
Important Regulatory Notice: SPOT-MAS 10 has received U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. Breakthrough Device Designation is not FDA approval, clearance or marketing authorization. The device remains subject to applicable FDA regulatory review requirements, and the designation does not guarantee future FDA approval, clearance or authorization.
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St Francis Methodist School International Shares 2023–2024 WACE Outcomes and Student Journeys
Overview of the WACE Curriculum at SFMS
SFMS International is among a small number of institutions in Singapore offering the WACE curriculum and has delivered this programme for over 23 years. The WACE is a recognised senior secondary qualification awarded by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Western Australia. It prepares students for university admission both locally and internationally.
SFMS is also currently the only school in Singapore offering a Senior High Preparatory Pathway (WACE) for students in Years 9–10. This introduces students to the structure and expectations of the curriculum earlier, building familiarity with subject content and assessment formats before progressing to the senior years. Additionally, subject selection in Years 11A and 12A is structured to meet university entry requirements and reflect students’ academic interests.
Academic Outcomes and University Placements
In 2023, 8 out of 12 WACE graduates from SFMS International achieved ATAR scores above 90, meeting the eligibility criteria for universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The cohort’s top scorer, Wang Dawei, recorded an ATAR of 96.15 and enrolled at NTU to study Business and International Trading. In addition to local placements, graduates were admitted to international universities such as the University of Melbourne and Fudan University in China.
In 2024, 2 out of 8 graduates also attained ATAR scores above 90. The highest scorer, Youn Chae-Won, achieved an ATAR of 95.3. Her university placement is currently pending.
Student Journeys and Holistic Development
Students in the WACE programme at SFMS International engage in both academic and co-curricular activities as part of their overall learning experience. Recent graduates have taken part in service learning, subject specialisation, and personal reflection throughout their time in the pre-university programme.
Youn Chae-Won, the 2024 valedictorian, joined SFMS International from Korea in 2021. Over time, she adjusted to a new academic environment and explored subjects such as accounting, which influenced her interest in finance-related pathways. She also took part in various aspects of school life, including a service learning trip to Bintan in 2023, where students supported local sanitation efforts. Her involvement in both academic and co-curricular settings marked a broad engagement with school life during her time at SFMS.
Andrew Zhuang, who enrolled in SFMS International in 2019, pursued subjects such as Business Management, Accounting, and English as an Additional Language (EALD). Beyond academics, he was involved in community fundraising and joined the same Bintan service trip. He also attended weekly chapel sessions and received support from peers and teachers during a period of health-related absence.
These outcomes reflect the ongoing role of the WACE programme at SFMS International in supporting students through both academic pathways and broader educational experiences. Under the leadership of Principal Mr Lee Hak Boon, the school continues to emphasise academic planning, subject selection, and student wellbeing as part of its overall approach to pre-university education.
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About St Francis Methodist School International
Established in 1960, St Francis Methodist School International (SFMS) is an educational institution in Singapore that offers primary, secondary, and pre-university programmes. The school provides several academic pathways, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge IGCSE, and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), preparing students for further studies in local and overseas institutions.
