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Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Critical Illness Plans with Market-First Features and Broader Protection for Customers with Diverse Health Needs
- Chubb Care Critical Illness Series offers comprehensive protection for healthy individuals, cancer survivors and individualswith cardiovascular disease or diabetes histories, helping address a significant coverage gap in Hong Kong.
- Market-firstflexible payout options and unified cross-border premiums offer advanced financial support and post-recovery care.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2026 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of the “Chubb Care Critical Illness Series”, a flagship suite of health solutions featuring market-first flexible payout options and unified cross-border premiums, designed to give customers greater flexibility and financial control at every stage of their health journey. The series aims to address a significant coverage gap in Hong Kong by offering comprehensive protection for customers across a range of health backgrounds,including those with a history of critical illness.
With private healthcare costs in Hong Kong ranked the second highest in the world1, continuous critical illness protection against recurring or subsequent major illnesses remains increasingly crucial. At the same time, individuals with a history of critical illness often face application rejections, policy exclusions or higher premiums. Chubb Care Critical Illness Series addresses these varied health profiles through four distinct options:
- Chubb Every Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan (“Chubb Every Care”): Designed for healthy individuals, with coverage for 146 illnesses and up to 800% protection2.
- Chubb Cancer / Cardio / Diabetes Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan (“Chubb Cancer/ Cardio/ Diabetes Care”): Designed for cancer survivors, individuals with cardiovascular disease and those with well-controlled diabetes respectively with a simplified underwriting approach, offering up to 300% protection3 for up to 128 illnesses4.
The series is designed for customers with different health needs and encompasses groundbreaking first-in-market5 features including:
- Flexible payout options: Offers a standby cash option for an additional 100% of the sum assured, or an ongoing protection option for continuing coverage up to 5 additional claims under Chubb Every Care.
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket items6: Covers eligible self-financed drugs and/or privately purchased medical items7 for cancer, heart attack7, and stroke7.
- Post-recovery & advanced care6: Delivers extra 20% of the Sum Assured for appearance restoration and side-effects resulting from cancer and its treatments, plus an additional 20% of the Sum Assured if a condition progresses to advanced stage cancer, severe heart attack7 or severe stroke7.
To support customers residing in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, the series also features unified premiums for Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland customers and recognizes health reports from designated mainland hospitals. Other key benefits include a simplified underwriting process, an exceptional leverage ratio and one-stop dedicated medical case management team led by a family doctor8.
Alex Wong, Chief Customer Proposition Officer of Chubb Life Hong Kong, said: “Many individuals who have recovered from a critical illness may find themselves without insurance protection after their first diagnosis, leaving them financially exposed if the illness returns. With the launch of Chubb Care Critical Illness Series, we are helping to address this uncertainty by giving customers greater choice and practical support at every stage of their health journey, so they and their families can navigate the future with confidence. Chubb Life Hong Kong is committed to delivering forward-looking health solutions that respond directly to our customers’ evolving needs.”
For more information about Chubb Care Critical Illness Series, please refer to: https://www.chubb.com/hk-en/personal/chubb-every-care-critical-illness-insurance-plan-series.html.
This article is intended for general reference only and should not be regarded as professional advice, recommendation and does not form part of the policy. This article should be read along with other materials which cover more product information. Such materials include, but not limited to, product brochures setting out key product risks, policy provisions that contain the detailed terms and conditions, benefit illustrations (if any), policy documents and other relevant promotional or marketing materials, which are all available upon request. You might also consider seeking independent professional advice if needed. This article is intended to be displayed in Hong Kong only and does not construe as an offer to sell or solicitation to buy or provision of any insurance products outside Hong Kong. The above plan is a standalone policy and may be purchased independently without bundling with other insurance products.
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- The SIP Health Cost Index Global Ranking – 2025: https://www.sip.ch/service/sip-health-cost-index-2025/
- Assume that payout for Minor Illness Benefit has reached 90% of the Sum Assured; Protection Revival Benefit and Extra Coverage Benefit have been paid with the Major Illness Benefit; Ongoing Protection Option was selected for the payment of Major Illness Benefit; Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit has been paid five times; and the Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit, Appearance Care Benefit, and Embrace Life Benefit have all been paid out at respective maximum benefit payable.
- Assume that payout for Minor Illness Benefit has reached 90% of the Sum Assured; Protection Revival Benefit has been paid with the Major Illness Benefit; Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit has been paid; and the Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit, Appearance Care Benefit, and Embrace Life Benefit have all been paid out at respective maximum benefit payable.
- Chubb Cardio Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan provides coverage for 43 Minor Illnesses and Major Illnesses, while Chubb Cancer / Diabetes Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan provides coverage for 128 Minor Illnesses and Major Illnesses.
- It is based on a comparison with other participating critical illness protection plans offered by Composite and Long-Term Businesses as identified in the Register of Authorized Insurers by Insurance Authority as of 22 May 2026.
- Upon our assessment that all relevant reports have been submitted to our satisfaction, the Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit, Appearance Care Benefit, Embrace Life Benefit and Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit respectively will be unlocked from the corresponding Policy Anniversary. Please refer to the product brochure of respective insurance plan for details.
- Subject to the terms and conditions. It is not applicable to Chubb Cardio Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan. Please refer to the product brochure of respective insurance plan for details.
- Please refer to the “Chubb Care Critical Illness Series – Value-added Services Leaflet” for details and the applicable terms and conditions of the related services.
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About Chubb Care Critical Illness Series
- Product Nature: Critical illness protection insurance series (with savings element)
- Target Segments:
- Chubb Every Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan (“Chubb Every Care”): Healthy individuals
- Chubb Cancer / Cardio / Diabetes Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan (“Chubb Cancer/ Cardio/ Diabetes Care”): Customers with medical histories (i.e. cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes histories)
- Four plan options under the series:
Chubb Every Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan
| Maximum 800% of the Total Benefit Payable1 | ||
| Core Protection | Additional Protection | Waivers of Premium |
| [First-in-market2] Two flexible options for receiving Major Illness Benefit | Extra 50% protection within the first 10 Policy Years | Waive Premium for 24 months when diagnosed with Minor Illness |
| Coverage for 146 Major and Minor Illnesses, including Angelman Syndrome and Tourette’s Syndrome | [First-in-market2] Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit: Reimbursement for Self-Financed Drugs and/or Privately Purchased Medical Items up to 20% of the Sum Assured or USD 62,500 (whichever is lower) | Waive all future Premiums when diagnosed with Major Illness |
| Protection Revival Benefit:
Major Illness Benefit or Death Benefit can be restored to 100% of the Sum Assured after Minor Illness claims |
[First-in-market2] Appearance Care Benefit: Extra 20% of the Sum Assured for appearance restoration and side-effect resulting from Cancer and its treatments | Waive all future Premiums on Death of Insured’s Parent/Guardian, until the Insured reaches Age 25 |
| Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit: Up to five additional claims for Cancer, Heart Attack, and Stroke | [First-in-market2] Embrace Life Benefit: Extra 20% of the Sum Assured for Advanced Stage Cancer, Severe Heart Attack or Severe Stroke | |
| Dedicated case management team to provide one-stop value-added services | ||
Chubb Cancer/Cardio/Diabetes Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan
| Maximum 300% of the Total Benefit Payable3 | ||
| Core Protection | Additional Protection | Health Management Incentive |
| Coverage for up to 128 Major and Minor Illnesses4,6 | [First-in-market2] Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit5: Reimbursement for Self-Financed Drugs and/or Privately Purchased Medical Items7 up to 20% of the Sum Assured6 or USD 62,500 (whichever is lower) | [First-in-market2] Coverage Unlock Privilege8: If the Insured’s health condition meets the required criteria, benefits can be unlocked without additional premiums |
| Protection Revival Benefit:
Major Illness Benefit can be restored to 100% of the Sum Assured after Minor Illness claims |
[First-in-market2] Appearance Care Benefit5: Extra 20% of the Sum Assured6 for appearance restoration and side-effect resulting from Cancer and its treatments | Waivers of Premium |
| Waive premiums for 24 months when diagnosed with Minor Illness | ||
| Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit5: Up to one extra claim with 50% of the Sum Assured | [First-in-market2] Embrace Life Benefit5: Extra 20% of the Sum Assured6 for Advanced Stage Cancer, Severe Heart Attack7 or Severe Stroke7 | Waive all future premiums when diagnosed with Major Illness |
| Dedicated case management team to provide one-stop value-added services | ||
Notes:
- Assume that payout for Minor Illness Benefit has reached 90% of the Sum Assured; Protection Revival Benefit and Extra Coverage Benefit have been paid with the Major Illness Benefit; Ongoing Protection Option was selected for the payment of Major Illness Benefit; Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit has been paid five times; and the Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit, Appearance Care Benefit, and Embrace Life Benefit have all been paid out at respective maximum benefit payable.
- It is based on a comparison with other participating critical illness protection plans offered by Composite and Long-Term Businesses as identified in the Register of Authorized Insurers by Insurance Authority as of 22 May 2026.
- Assume that payout for Minor Illness Benefit has reached 90% of the Sum Assured; Protection Revival Benefit has been paid with the Major Illness Benefit; Multiple Protection Major Illness Benefit has been paid; and the Out-of-Pocket Items Benefit, Appearance Care Benefit, and Embrace Life Benefit have all been paid out at respective maximum benefit payable.
- Chubb Cardio Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan provides coverage for 43 Minor Illnesses and Major Illnesses, while Chubb Cancer / Diabetes Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan provides coverage for 128 Minor Illnesses and Major Illnesses.
- Subject to the provisions of Coverage Unlock Privilege.
- For Chubb Cancer Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan, this is subject to Cancer Lien. Please refer to the product brochure of respective insurance plan for details.
- Subject to the terms and conditions. It is not applicable to Chubb Cardio Care Critical Illness Insurance Plan. Please refer to the product brochure of respective insurance plan for details.
- For the avoidance of doubt, Coverage Unlock Privilege and any unlocked benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Policy, including provisions relating to lapse and reinstatement.
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About Chubb
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 45,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: 
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Covering 30.6 hectares in Binh Trung Ward, Palm City is planned as a multifunctional township integrating residential, commercial, education, healthcare, office and public amenities. The development is envisioned as an “all-in-one” ecosystem meeting residents’ daily living, learning, working, shopping and entertainment needs.
Palm River covers 1.9 hectares and comprises four 36-storey towers with two basement levels. About 60% of the precinct is allocated to greenery, water features and public spaces, with a site coverage ratio of approximately 40%.
The precinct occupies one of the remaining riverside land parcels in eastern Ho Chi Minh City. Palm City has nearly three kilometres of river frontage, with Palm River offering the longest direct river frontage within the township.
Inspired by the natural flow of water, Palm River integrates architecture, landscape and living spaces. The towers are arranged to maximise river views, natural light and ventilation, with nearly 80% of apartments being corner units.
The development offers studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses and shophouses, with more than 40 amenities including swimming pools, Sky Onsen, spa, yoga and fitness facilities, cinema, golf simulator, clubhouse and riverside relaxation areas.
Palm River also benefits from Palm City’s wider ecosystem of more than 100 amenities covering education, retail, services, entertainment and lifestyle needs.
Nguyen Si Toan, Executive Director of the High-Rise Residential Real Estate Business Division at Huong Viet Properties, said Palm River was designed to create a resort-style riverside living environment integrating nature, water, architecture and amenities.
Palm River’s riverside setting is complemented by improving infrastructure in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, enhancing connectivity to Long Thanh International Airport and the wider Southern Key Economic Region.
According to Huong Viet Properties, Palm River would contribute to completing Palm City’s multifunctional township ecosystem while adding residential, landscape and lifestyle offerings.
The company also announced strategic partners supporting the project’s market development, saying their expertise and connectivity would strengthen the project’s presence.
Palm River commenced construction on June 16, 2026, with handover scheduled for Q1 2029.
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Recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council, Global Forum on Human Settlements, GEO Foundation, and Asia’s Top 100 Golf Courses — and what that recognition proves about the full picture of Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ).
These include eight awards under the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) series issued by the Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS), as well as a 2024 Certificate of Honor from GFHS; LEED for Core and Shell (LEED-CS) Gold pre-certification from the U.S. Green Building Council; GreenRE Gold ratings for Forest City Island and its international school; GEO Certified status for both golf courses from Scotland’s GEO Foundation; and a seven-year consecutive ranking for Forest City Golf Resort’s Classic Course among the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia. In 2026, the Classic Course was ranked No. 1 in Malaysia and No. 36 in Asia.
The awards and certifications documented here address a specific set of criteria: design quality, sustainability standards, and operational assessments by independent institutions. This release provides a transparent account of the institutions that have assessed Forest City, the areas reviewed, and the limits of what such recognition can reasonably prove.
Sustainability and Green-Building Recognition
LEED-CS Gold pre-certification has been secured from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for multiple buildings, demonstrating that environmental performance was embedded in project planning from the outset. LEED pre-certification represents verified design intent and a formal commitment to sustainable performance criteria, including energy modelling, water efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
This design-stage commitment is reflected across the master plan, which dedicates over 60% of the total land area to non-built space, equivalent to 2.86 million m² of green infrastructure. This includes two golf courses, public parks, landscaped residential zones, and mangrove corridors extending along the Johor coastline — green space that, as of 2026, supports more than 400 officially documented species.
At the national level, Forest City Island and its international school have received GreenRE Gold ratings under Malaysia’s green real-estate framework, reinforcing the project’s alignment with recognised sustainability benchmarks at both international and domestic levels. Beyond building-level certifications, Forest City has received eight awards under the SCAHSA, issued by the GFHS, an international non-profit organisation in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The documented recognition spans planning and design, green-building industrial development, city-industry integration, green smart city development, coastal ecological protection, low-carbon city planning, and green and intelligent construction, with awards recorded from 2016 to 2023. In 2024, Forest City also received a Certificate of Honor at the 19th Global Forum on Human Settlements from GFHS for its contribution to promoting sustainable cities and human settlements for all.
| Award / Certification | Issuing Body | What It Certifies | Status as Reported by Forest City |
| SCAHSA series, including green and intelligent construction recognition | Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS, UN ECOSOC consultative status) | Sustainable city planning and green construction | Eight awards and a 2024 Certificate of Honor, with documented recognition from 2016 to 2023 |
| LEED-CS Gold pre-certification | U.S. Green-Building Council | Core and shell sustainable building design | Multiple buildings |
| GreenRE Gold | GreenRE, Malaysia | Green real-estate design and operation | Forest City Island and international school |
| GEO Certified | GEO Foundation, Scotland | Sustainable golf-course operations | Both golf courses |
Golf and Hospitality Recognition
Forest City’s leisure and hospitality assets have also received external recognition, led by the continued performance of Forest City Golf Resort’s Classic Course in regional rankings. The Classic Course has maintained its position among the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia for seven consecutive years, ranking No. 1 in Malaysia and No. 36 in Asia in 2026, a rise of 14 places from the previous year. The ranking is assessed by an independent panel co-hosted since 2016 by the Chinese and Korean editions of Golf Travel magazine and was reported by The Star on 26 April 2026 following the awards ceremony at Hillview Golf Club on 14 April 2026.
The hospitality component of the resort has also received platform-based recognition. Forest City Golf Hotel earned the Agoda Gold Circle Award 2025 based on service ratings and operational performance on the booking platform. Forest City regards the award as an encouraging indicator of its commitment to guest experience and service consistency, while noting that it reflects day-to-day hospitality performance rather than a measure of the wider development.
Additionally, both golf courses have earned GEO Certified status from Scotland’s GEO Foundation, which evaluates sustainable golf-course operations. GEO Certified is described by the GEO Foundation as “golf’s most comprehensive and widely recognised eco-label”, and is awarded following successful completion of the OnCourse programme and an independent audit. Collectively, these accolades attest to quality across golfing excellence, hospitality service, and environmental stewardship — recognition reflected in visitor engagement, with the resort welcoming more than 100,000 golfers in 2025.
Economic and Community Contribution
Forest City’s recognition record is supported by reported economic and social contribution figures. Internal records indicate that, as of November 2025, the development had contributed over RM790 million in taxes to the Malaysian government, alongside more than RM50 million in employee-related taxes.
More than RM53 million has been invested in charity and community programmes, including support for local schools and villages, and more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs have been created.
According to Forest City’s internal records as of November 2025, the development has engaged more than 190 local enterprises, attracted property owners from over 20 countries and territories, and contributed to attracting an estimated 300,000 international visitors to Malaysia.
The Significance Behind These Awards
In 2018, Forest City was profiled by Forbes as one of the “5 new cities that are set to shake up the future”. While the coverage is now nearly eight years old, it underscores the project’s long-standing visibility in global urban development conversations, rather than serving as an endorsement of present-day investment returns.
Green-building certifications relate primarily to design and operational standards; the SCAHSA recognitions focus on planning and sustainability; and golf-course rankings evaluate course quality and related criteria.
For prospective residents and investors, the awards should therefore be treated as evidence of build quality, institutional engagement and assessed sustainability credentials, to be considered alongside current data on occupancy, demand, connectivity and market liquidity. Questions relating to the Special Financial Zone framework and connectivity — including the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link scheduled to open for passenger service on 1 January 2027 — should be assessed through dedicated materials, current market data and, where relevant, Forest City’s investment overview.
The Broader Impact of Awards and Recognitions
The relevance of Forest City’s awards and certifications varies by audience. For ESG-minded investors and institutions, the most relevant credentials are Forest City’s LEED-CS Gold pre-certification, GreenRE Gold ratings, and GFHS recognition. These are issuer-named credentials aligned with green-investment screening and can be reviewed alongside Forest City’s broader investment framework. For enterprises operating within the SFZ, this integrated environment — where land and marine ecosystems are carefully preserved — enhances environmental performance and strengthens sustainability credentials.
For prospective residents and families, the GreenRE rating for the international school and the golf and hospitality recognition for the resort may be more directly relevant to daily living than city-planning awards. These credentials point to quality — but prospective residents should also assess schools, amenities, transport, community facilities, and the broader facts about Forest City on the ground.
For Malaysia-market watchers, Forest City’s SCAHSA record and reported RM790 million tax contribution mark the development as a recognised case study in green development and city-industry integration. This recognition is a data point on the development’s institutional standing, not a forecast of its commercial outcome.
Conclusion
What the awards record does establish is something more specific. Forest City reports nearly 40 awards and certifications across named institutions, including the U.S. Green Building Council, the Global Forum on Human Settlements, the GEO Foundation, and the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia panel. This is accompanied by reported contributions of more than RM790 million in taxes and the creation of more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. Prospective residents and investors should also consider Forest City’s position as the financial-services flagship within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone, along with its duty-free island and Malaysia Digital Status.
The strongest claim the awards support is also the most modest one: that Forest City has been built and planned to a standard that named international institutions have repeatedly chosen to certify — which is a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
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About Forest City Special Financial Zone
Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Forest City Special Financial Zone (FCSFZ) is Malaysia’s first designated special financial zone and a key financial-services component of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. It is positioned to attract financial institutions, multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals and businesses operating in wealth management, financial technology and global business services.
Its incentive framework includes a 0% income tax rate for qualifying Single Family Office Vehicles for up to 20 years, a preferential 5% corporate tax rate for approved qualifying activities, and a special 15% personal income tax rate for eligible knowledge workers, subject to the applicable conditions, regulatory approvals and prevailing legislation. Forest City also holds duty-free island status, further strengthening its appeal as a regional investment, business and wealth-management destination near Singapore.
- New 20,000 sqm facility will more than triple Kuehne+Nagel’s Container Freight Station capacity in Cambodia
- Strategic location strengthens cross-border connectivity between Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam
- Expanded facility supports customers in the consumer goods industry
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2026 – Kuehne+Nagel has invested in a new Container Freight Station (CFS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Scheduled for completion in June 2027, the facility will provide more than 20,000 sqm of warehouse space, helping customers manage growing trade volumes and move goods more efficiently within Cambodia and across the region.
Cambodia continues to strengthen its trade infrastructure, with Phnom Penh Autonomous Port handling around 600,000 TEUs and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port approximately 1.3 million TEUs in 2025. Complementing this growth, the new CFS is strategically located near key transport gateways, including both ports, Phnom Penh International Airport and cross-border road links to Thailand and Vietnam, facilitating cargo movements across the country and supporting regional logistics operations.
David Roussiere, Managing Director, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, Kuehne+Nagel, said: “This investment will more than triple our CFS capacity in Cambodia and strengthen our logistics capabilities in the country. With direct access to key transportation gateways and regional trade corridors, the facility will support customers in the consumer good industry as they navigate evolving supply chains and growing trade opportunities across the region.”
Designed for cargo consolidation and handling operations, the new CFS will feature a raised-floor warehouse equipped with loading doors and dock levellers. It will offer a floor loading capacity of five tonnes per square metre and is expected to be certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
The facility will also incorporate sustainability features including solar panels, skylight roofing, LED lighting, battery-operated forklifts, water infiltration systems and rainwater management infrastructure.
The investment reflects Kuehne+Nagel’s continued focus on strengthening its logistics infrastructure in high-growth markets and supporting the expansion of regional and international trade.
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About Kuehne+Nagel
With approximately 88,000 employees across over 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland and listed on the Zurich stock exchange, it is the global number one in Air and Sea Logistics and holds strong market positions in Road and Contract Logistics. Supporting around 400,000 customers worldwide, the Group draws on its global network, logistics expertise, and data-driven insights to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries.
