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Surging AI, Connecting ASEAN — Guangxi’s “A-Super” League Drives Collaborative Achievements
From AI completing a food safety test for Luosifen in 30 seconds to autonomous port vehicles operating safely without human drivers, a series of innovative scenarios have emerged from the meticulous incubation of this “A-Super” League.
At the forefront of China-ASEAN cooperation, Guangxi is using the A-Super League as a fulcrum to accelerate an intelligent transformation across industries—turning the development model of “R&D in Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou + integration in Guangxi + application in ASEAN” into a vivid practice of regional digital growth.
A Diverse Set of Tracks Linking to the World
Along the Yongjiang River, innovation momentum continues to rise. On October 30, the AI-Empowered Market Supervision Innovation Application Competition held its final roadshow and awards ceremony in Nanning. Among more than 1,300 national registrations for this track, 36 teams were independently formed by ASEAN countries, while 69 were joint China-ASEAN teams—making it the most active and diverse track for ASEAN participation in the first round of the A-Super League.
This event is only a snapshot. Since its launch in July, all 19 sub-competitions have advanced in full swing. Twelve tracks—including automotive, e-commerce, and healthcare—have hosted their finals or roadshows, while seven tracks—covering education, esports, and transportation—are attracting enthusiastic registrations. The series has drawn 9,739 teams across 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and 10 ASEAN countries. With Chinese and international teams competing on the same stage, technical ideas are colliding and merging, helping build an open and resilient regional industrial ecosystem with broad participation and full-chain collaboration.
To deepen cross-border cooperation, the A-Super League issued an open invitation to ASEAN companies from the outset, while encouraging joint team formation between Chinese and ASEAN enterprises. Through collaboration, both sides have developed high-quality outcomes such as smart ports, intelligent vehicle cabins, and digital orchards.
Today, 584 ASEAN teams are participating across all tracks. The talent track and e-commerce track each have more than 100 ASEAN teams, reflecting multi-level, wide-coverage cross-border participation. Overseas sub-venues have also been set up in Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), drawing strong engagement from ASEAN students.
Guangxi Takes on the Mission of Integration
“It is no longer just a technical competition—it has become a major platform for China-ASEAN digital cooperation.” This remark by Lu Xinning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of Guangxi and Vice Chairman of the Autonomous Region, at a State Council Information Office press conference in September, precisely captures the deeper value of the A-Super League.
Guangxi is maximizing its role as an integrator by proactively connecting resources and building a solid bridge for transforming competition results into industrial applications.
The A-Super League has established a full-chain mechanism of “competition selection — resource matchmaking — industrial incubation.” Each event organizer screens projects together with local cities; the Autonomous Region Data Bureau consolidates results; the Autonomous Region Park Office manages industrial landing; and the Autonomous Region Science and Technology Department promotes technology transfer. With clearly defined roles, Guangxi ensures that leading AI technologies from across China align with market needs in ASEAN, unlocking vast regional development potential.
Local Guangxi companies have also made strong showings. Guangxi PinGe Intelligent Life Sciences Co., Ltd. won first prize in the “AI + Market Supervision” track with its independently developed “AI-powered Robotic Microbial Testing Smart Laboratory.” “Our robotic AI lab has been deployed at Bright Dairy in Shanghai, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Fortune Global 500 company Doosan Group in Korea, and is being used in pharmaceutical factories operated by major European and American companies in India—all developed, researched, and manufactured here in Guangxi,” said company representative Liang Zhihong with pride.
In the “AI + Automotive” Innovation Competition, Malaysian automotive aftermarket leader ServAuto Sdn Bhd showcased an AI-driven one-stop service platform. Through an AI marketing engine, AIGC content production, and omnichannel distribution, the platform enables precise customer acquisition; meanwhile, its AI automotive service engine enhances the user experience with intelligent diagnostics, multilingual customer support, and predictive maintenance. The platform now connects more than 50,000 repair shops and 17 million car owners.
“China has advanced rapidly in AI. We look forward to deeper collaboration with our Chinese partners and to promoting AI adoption in Malaysia’s automotive aftermarket,” said COO Foo Yong Hao.
Industry Empowerment Bringing Tangible Results
From labs to production lines, and from competition arenas to real markets, the A-Super League is accelerating the transformation of technological achievements. Each sub-competition is actively linking participating companies with investors, bringing in leading venture capital institutions and helping high-quality projects secure capital and commercialization.
Focusing on “AI + Culture and Tourism,” the city of Beihai has introduced a full-spectrum support package for award-winning teams, established the China-ASEAN Smart Culture and Tourism Innovation Lab under a “government-industry-academia-research” model, and built a demonstration zone for smart tourism on Weizhou Island. Eleven tech companies from Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen have already joined.
In the “AI + Cross-Border Talent” track, the U.S.-based team led by Luo Xiaozhong developed an AI visual detection system for packaging defects, overcoming the limitations of traditional inspection methods with the world’s first optical smart inspection device capable of addressing near-sightedness and presbyopia. The project has already engaged with Nanning Industrial Investment Group and is expected to settle in Nanning.
Centered on “AI + Automotive,” four teams—ModelBest, Banma Zhixing, Huayu Automotive Electronics, and Nanning Digital Technology Institute—signed major cooperation agreements on-site with institutions such as Geely Automobile Research Institute and Guangxi Haoling Automotive Technology, securing contracts worth tens of millions of yuan and creating strong links between industry, academia, and application. ModelBest VP Yuan Shuai noted that the company plans to deepen its presence in Guangxi and leverage Guangxi as a springboard to explore new opportunities in the ASEAN market.
In the “AI + Market Supervision” track, participating teams addressed core industry challenges and completed 30 technological breakthroughs across six major fields. Among the 42 finalist projects, seven have already been implemented and 35 have been incorporated into follow-up development plans. The outcomes span food safety, special equipment, safety oversight, and cross-border trade, providing strong support for intelligent market governance.
The “AI + Healthcare” track also yielded standout results. A joint research team from Guangxi CDC and Lang Son Province CDC in Vietnam developed an “AI-Powered Infectious Disease Prediction and Early Warning System,” tailored to public health needs across Guangxi and ASEAN. The system addresses issues such as insufficient computing resources and data delays at the grassroots level. It is now being piloted in several regions of Guangxi and, once mature, will be promoted in Vietnam to serve broader ASEAN public health needs.
Innovating for the Future
The A-Super League has become a hub for cutting-edge ideas and industry ecosystem building. Each track is guided by a panel of academicians and industry leaders to ensure rigorous evaluation and effective transformation of results. Leading Chinese tech companies and research institutions play active roles, while major enterprises collaborate with smaller companies in joint innovation.
Here, innovation resources concentrate rapidly: seven tracks—including automotive, e-commerce, culture and tourism, and talent—feature “challenge-based” project mechanisms targeting core technical bottlenecks. Tracks such as culture and tourism and safety are accelerating the development of industry datasets to support AI applications. The competition also includes special awards like “Future ASEAN-Oriented Unicorn Enterprises,” guiding innovation resources toward cross-border applications.
Standing at a new starting point, Guangxi’s A-Super League is expanding its influence beyond competition arenas and into real industries—radiating from Guangxi to ASEAN. Under the national-level platform of the China-ASEAN AI Application Cooperation Center, the innovation loop of “R&D in Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou + integration in Guangxi + application in ASEAN” is becoming increasingly solid.
As finals continue across multiple tracks, more innovations are expected to emerge, injecting new vitality into China-ASEAN digital economic cooperation. As Guangxi Party Secretary Chen Gang said at the competition’s launch: “Through this AI competition, we hope to enhance public awareness of AI, keep pace with the times, and embrace this era.”
The A-Super League is only the beginning. The ultimate goal—ensuring that the public shares in the benefits of AI development and fostering long-term, stable China-ASEAN cooperation in artificial intelligence—is the true horizon of this innovation journey.
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When One Size Definitely Doesn’t Fit All
XIXILI’s Plus Size Collection flips the narrative that women need to settle for less-than-ideal sizes.
“For too many women, bra shopping has meant settling for sizes that almost fit or styles that prioritise function over fashion,” says XIXILI spokesperson Grace Tan. “Inclusivity is about recognising that every woman deserves access to beautiful, sexy, well-fitted lingerie. That shouldn’t be a problem they have to solve alone.”
To address the challenges of online fitting, XIXILI combines a detailed bra size chart with its pioneering ‘Try-On in 3D’ avatar tool. The feature allows women to generate a personalised digital twin based on specific measurements, enabling them to visualise the fit before purchasing.
Support Without Sacrifice: Plus Size Done Right
The Rufina Full Coverage Full Cup Bra sits at the heart of XIXILI’s Plus Size collection, designed for women who have been told they have to choose between support and style. The Rufina bra offers full coverage support with a contemporary silhouette that works under everything from work blouses to festive party dresses. Engineered specifically for fuller figures, it celebrates natural curves instead of trying to hide or minimise them. It’s the kind of foundation piece that lets you focus on your day, not your discomfort.
“We want every woman to feel supported, comfortable, and beautiful in whatever she’s wearing,” says Grace Tan. “Whether it’s for work, family gatherings, or special occasions, the right fit makes all the difference to daily comfort and confidence.”
Empowering Women With Knowledge, Not Just Options
XIXILI recognises that offering more sizes is only half the equation. Many women have spent years navigating limited options without proper guidance on finding their actual measurements.
The brand addresses this through interactive bra size charts, how-to-measure videos, and one-on-one personalised fittings at boutiques nationwide. By equipping women with the tools and knowledge to identify their true size, XIXILI transforms what can be a frustrating shopping experience into a more confident and informed process.
As Christmas shopping gets underway, the Plus Size Collection offers both a thoughtful gift for loved ones and an opportunity for self-care during the busy holiday season.
For more information and to discover the full range, visit XIXILI’s website.
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A homegrown Malaysian brand, XIXILI offers beautiful fashion lingerie and shapewear in Malaysia that prioritises fit and comfort. With an extensive range of bra sizes from A to I and bands 65 to 110cm, XIXILI caters to women of all shapes and sizes. Expert fitters are dedicated to helping each customer find the perfect bra, boosting confidence and enhancing silhouettes.
XIXILI became the first Malaysian lingerie brand to introduce a Try-On in 3D avatar tool, allowing customers to virtually try on XIXILI lingerie using a 3D avatar tailored to their specific body type and measurements. Whether for everyday wear or something special, XIXILI ensures women always look and feel amazing.
Preparation Is Key
SIM reviews thousands of applications each year, and incomplete submissions remain one of the primary causes of processing delays. Early preparation of all required documents is essential to ensure a seamless application experience and allow applicants to remain focused on their academic objectives. As stipulated in SIM’s Application Process Guide, all supporting documents must be uploaded at the point of application and submissions lacking these documents will not be processed.
The Core Documents Every Applicant Needs
Prior to applying to the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), applicants should ensure that all required documents are prepared to prevent processing delays. Scanned copies of academic certificates and transcripts, such as GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels, diplomas or degrees must be provided, along with certified translations and notarisation for documents not in English.
Proof of English language proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL results, is mandatory for applicants whose previous education was not conducted in English. Identification documents are also required, including the NRIC for local applicants and a valid passport for international applicants, accompanied by a recent passport-sized photograph that complies with SIM’s specifications.
International applicants must additionally prepare documentation for the Student’s Pass application, which includes the passport bio-data page, birth certificate, evidence of financial capability, and, where applicable, parent or guardian identification documents.
Quick Tips to Avoid Delays
Submitting an application to the SIM can be a straightforward process with proper preparation. Ensure that all documents are uploaded in the correct format, with PDF being the standard for certificates and transcripts. For documents not in English, certified translations must be provided to prevent rejection or requests for re-submission.
Applicants should also adhere to SIM’s photo specifications by submitting a recent passport-sized photograph that meets official guidelines. International students must pay particular attention to financial documentation, as proof of financial capability is a key requirement for the Student’s Pass application. Bank statements and supporting documents should be prepared in advance to comply with Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requirements. Following these steps will help avoid unnecessary delays and ensure a smooth application process.
Application Essentials
Prospective students are advised to submit a complete and accurate application to ensure smooth processing. Detailed instructions and programme-specific requirements can be found on SIM’s official application portal. Applications that are incomplete or contain inaccuracies will not be considered. To avoid delays, applicants should make use of the provided checklist and guidelines to confirm compliance before submission.
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- SIM Application Process – https://www.sim.edu.sg/degrees-diplomas/admissions/application-process
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About SIM Global Education
SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a leading private education institution in Singapore and the region. We offer more than 140 academic programmes ranging from diplomas and graduate diploma programmes to bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes with some of the world’s most reputable universities from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States. SIM GE’s cohort is made up of 16,000 full- and part-time students and adult learners, of which approximately 36% are international students hailing from over 50 countries.
SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with knowledge, industry skills and employability competencies, as well as a global perspective to succeed as future leaders in a fast-changing, technologically driven world.
For more information on SIM Global Education, visit sim.edu.sg
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Vinfuture 2025 Honors Four Groundbreaking Scientific Achievements Under The Theme “Rising And Thriving”
The 2025 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony was broadcast live on VTV1, the national television channel of Vietnam. The event was attended by Mr. Tran Thanh Man, Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly, along with leaders of central ministries and agencies, representatives of embassies and international organisations, and distinguished scientists from around the world.
The VinFuture Prize 2025 received 1,705 nominations from scientists, research institutions, and technology enterprises worldwide, representing an almost threefold increase relative to the inaugural year. These submissions highlight impactful cross-border research efforts focused on protecting public health, advancing next-generation intelligent materials, addressing climate change, accelerating novel energy solutions, and strengthening global food security frameworks.
The 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize valued at US$3 million is awarded to Dr. Douglas R. Lowy, Dr. John T. Schiller, Dr. Aimée R. Kreimer and Prof. Maura L. Gillison (USA) for discoveries and development of HPV vaccines for prevention of tumors caused by human papillomaviruses.
Foundational studies on HPV capsid proteins by Drs. Douglas Lowy and John Schiller led to the development of highly effective HPV vaccines, preventing millions of cervical cancer cases, especially in developing countries. Furthermore, the single-dose vaccination regimen developed by Dr. Aimée Kreimer – now recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) – has significantly expanded vaccine access for populations worldwide.
In parallel, laboratory and epidemiological studies by Prof. Maura Gillison and Dr. Aimée Kreimer established the link between HPV and head-and-neck cancers, which represent an emerging cancer threat expected to be mitigated by HPV vaccination efforts. The achievements of Dr. Douglas Lowy, Dr. John Schiller, Dr. Aimée Kreimer, and Prof. Maura Gillison have already saved millions of lives and will keep lowering the global cancer burden for decades to come.
In addition to the Grand Prize, the 2025 VinFuture Prizes will also present three Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, recognizing Innovators from Developing Countries, Women Innovators, and Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields.
The 2025 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries is awarded to Prof. María Esperanza Martínez-Romero (Mexico) for advances in microbial ecology and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the tropics. Prof. Martínez-Romero has discovered and described numerous new Rhizobium species, significantly expanding scientific understanding of microbial taxonomy and plant-microbe interactions in agriculture. Her work has opened new directions in the study of bacterial-plant symbiosis, with profound implications for sustainable agriculture in resource-limited settings.
The 2025 VinFuture Special Prize for Women Innovators is awarded to Prof. Mary-Claire King (USA) for identification of the breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility gene BRCA1, laying the foundation for genetic testing, screening programs, and personalized treatment. Her landmark identification of the BRCA1 locus on chromosome 17q21 in 1990, before the human genome was sequenced, is considered a historic milestone, demonstrating the genetic basis of cancer risk and transforming prevention and treatment strategies worldwide.
The 2025 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields has honored Prof. Venkatesan Sundaresan (USA), Prof. Raphaël Mercier (Germany), Dr. Emmanuel Guiderdoni (France), Dr. Imtiyaz Khanday (USA) and Dr. Delphine Mieulet (France) for innovations in the development of clonal hybrid crops. Hybrid seed production for rice, the staple food for more than half of humankind, is a laborious and costly procedure resulting in a high seed cost. The team’s work has enabled rice plants to produce seeds that retain all the superior traits of the parent plant through self-pollination, grounded in new insights into developmental biology and genetics. This groundbreaking research improves yields, reduces seed production costs, and advances sustainable global food security.
Sharing his reflections on this year’s honored works, Prof. Sir. Richard Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, stated: “The 2025 VinFuture Prize Laureates have made big advances in science that have brought direct benefits to human health and to global sustainable food crop production. From new vaccines and new understanding of genetic susceptibility to disease to new approaches for plant breeding and new protocols for healthy crop growth, these achievements exemplify the power of science driven by compassion and cross-border collaboration – showing that when knowledge serves humanity, it not only deepens our understanding of the world but also strengthens and sustains the very foundations of life itself.”
After five consecutive and widely acclaimed award cycles, the VinFuture Prize has been securing recognition among the world’s most prestigious science and technology awards, receiving 6,132 nominations from nearly 110 countries and territories across five continents, and honoring 48 outstanding laureates. The awarded innovations—spanning clean energy, artificial intelligence, biomedical technologies, and transformative advances in agriculture—are elevating quality of life, strengthening human well-being, and shaping strategic pathways for the future of humanity.
The VinFuture Prize Ceremony and VinFuture Sci-Tech Week have evolved into an established global platform for scientific exchange, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and business leaders to advance collaborations toward a sustainable, humane, and prosperous future.
Notably, after five award seasons driven by persistent efforts to connect global scientific excellence with the Vietnamese research community, the VinFuture Foundation and the VinFuture Prize have not only fostered new opportunities and momentum for national science, but have also strengthened Vietnam’s standing as a trusted destination for the world’s scientific community—where innovation is widely shared and amplified for the collective prosperity of humankind.
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