- A Milestone in Preventive Healthcare and Technological Innovation in Long An
TÂN AN CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Core8 Group, an Australian leader in high-tech and biotech innovation, has unveiled plans to develop Vietnam's first AI x ESG Hospital, marking a significant milestone in healthcare transformation.
A cutting-edge healthcare model that combines AI-driven innovation with the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, this visionary project will anchor VIEH Singapore's hub in Long An, positioning the region as a nexus for healthcare and technological advancements.
AI-Powered Solutions for Better Outcomes
The Core8 MedArmor AI x ESG hospital levers advanced AI to collect and analyze patient health data, delivering actionable insights for preventive screenings and personalized medical guidance.
Core8's innovative approach aims to establish a cost-efficient, preventive healthcare model that promotes societal well-being.
Supporting the Transformation of Vietnam's Healthcare System
Core8 aims to support the transformation of healthcare in Vietnam by shifting the focus from treating illness to preventing it.
Core8's MedArmor AI x ESG Hospital will introduce a proactive healthcare model that emphasizes early detection and timely interventions, promoting better health outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Proactive Healthcare for Better Health Outcomes: By focusing on prevention and early action, the hospital will minimize the burden of advanced illnesses and improve the overall quality of care.
- Enhancing Health Monitoring: Improved systems for regular health checks and monitoring will empower patients and healthcare providers to take timely, informed decisions about care.
Emphasizing the potential of the initiative Mike Lai, CEO of Core8 Group, stated: "Our vision for the MedArmor AI x ESG Hospital is to create a new standard for healthcare in Vietnam - one that levers AI technology and ESG principles to deliver proactive, data-driven, and sustainable solutions.
The MedArmor AI x ESG Hospital will not only enhance health outcomes but also inspire a paradigm shift in how healthcare is approached globally."
Core8 invites experienced global players in healthcare, AI, and ESG to join an established network of local and international innovators already working on this transformative project.
By combining international expertise with local innovation, the MedArmor AI x ESG Hospital will set new benchmarks for healthcare in Vietnam and help propel the region's technological and healthcare advancements.
Today's announcement follows Core8's signing of an MOU in August of this year with VIEH Singapore for the Duc Hoa 3 Industrial Park and the unveiling of the Core8 BioValley Incubator initiative earlier this week at the HealthCare+ Expo Taiwan.
About Core8 Group
Core8 Group, an Australian technology pioneer, has been making significant strides in the high-tech and biotech sectors for over two decades. With a strong presence in Australia and Taiwan, the Core8 Group has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, positioning itself as a key player in the technology space. www.core8.com.au
About Core8 BioValley Incubator
To learn more about the Core8 BioValley Incubator and how to connect with us to help bring together startups, researchers, and industry leaders to tackle health and food security challenges, click here: www.core8.com.au/core8biovalley
About Duc Hoa 3 Industrial Park
The Duc Hoa 3 Industrial Park is a green, clean, and modern 700-hectare manufacturing hub located in Long An Province, Vietnam. Strategically located near major transportation links, the park is designed to foster a dynamic ecosystem that promotes collaboration and sustainable development.
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Core8 Group and MedArmor to Pioneer Vietnam's First AI x ESG Hospital
ANSHUN, China, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 21, at the Guizhou Anshun Tourism Development Conference, Mafengwo Travel Group officially launched three flagship "New Mountain Play" benchmark projects — Huangheying Water Cave, Lotus Ancient Cave, and Luoyang Glasswater Gorge — while jointly releasing the 2026 Anshun Mountain Outdoor New Play Playbook with the Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism. By redefining mountain outdoor travel experiences through "new play," the initiative injects fresh momentum into Anshun's positioning as an international mountain tourism destination.
"Personalized travel is rising rapidly. Tourism is transitioning from a 'sightseeing economy' to an 'experience economy.' More than just 'having been there,' travelers today seek emotional value from scenic spots and related projects," said Chen Gang, Founder and CEO of Mafengwo, in a speech titled *Co-creating the Super Play Era of Mountain Tourism*. He noted that leveraging benchmark new-play projects such as Huangheying Water Cave, Lotus Ancient Cave, and Luoyang Glasswater Gorge, Mafengwo will work with Anshun to integrate "new play, new formats, new marketing, and new consumption" into a holistic innovation ecosystem for destination-wide play. Together, they aim to revitalize natural resources, energize industrial momentum, link rural revitalization, and jointly build Anshun into a national hub for new mountain play.
At a time when travelers are increasingly weary of "man-made check-in spots" and homogenized internet-famous projects, the newly launched projects abandon the old path of large-scale construction. Instead, they return to the wild itself, adopting a "light development, heavy experience" approach to create mountain plays that are "wild on the outside, refined on the inside." Huangheying Water Cave focuses on "natural wonders + interactive adventure," using its original "water-cave" karst features to create a genuine sense of "underground exploration." Lotus Ancient Cave, based on a massive natural cave, integrates "light ultimate" activities such as via ferrata, rappelling, and cave drop towers, allowing ordinary visitors to feel adrenaline-pumping "heart-racing moments" in a natural setting. Luoyang Glasswater Gorge follows the original river course, using natural elevation differences to design trails for hiking, canyoning, and waterfall rappelling, with minimal artificial construction, emphasizing the pristine "glass water" and an eco-harmonious, back-to-nature mountain experience.
At the "2026 Anshun Mountain Tourism New Play" sharing session, Mafengwo Travel Group and the Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism jointly released the *2026 Anshun Mountain Outdoor New Play Playbook*. Ten selected plays in non-traditional mountain settings were featured, including "Night Tour of Dupo Tang — Immersive Journey into the World of Journey to the West," "Watch Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Spider-Man' Climb Cliffs for Bird's Nests," and "370-Meter Free Fall at Balinghe Bridge." These showcase how Anshun creatively uses its karst landscapes as a natural "amusement park" for mountain experiences.
He Weihong, Vice Mayor of Anshun, stated in his address: "In Anshun, the 'City of 21°C,' mountains are no longer just scenery to be viewed. They are living fields to be climbed, immersed in, jumped over, and breathed in. Anshun will take this conference as an opportunity to accelerate the internationalization of its mountain tourism and build a first-class mountain outdoor sports destination." During the event, Anshun Tourism Group also promoted its mountain outdoor travel routes.
By early 2026, the number of outdoor sports participants in China had exceeded 400 million, with participation in mountain hiking, trail running, rock climbing, and canyoning rising year by year. Driven by the dual trends of "nationwide fitness" and "pan-outdoor" activities, mountain play is moving from niche circles to the general public. Unlike the high barriers of traditional outdoor activities, Anshun's new plays target the blue ocean market of "light ultimate + strong experience + high shareability." Whether it's a "bridge bungee jump," checking out the natural wonder "Eye of the Great Sage," or experiencing a "Journey to the West fantasy" at night by Dupo Tang Waterfall — these activities are novel, beginner-friendly, and serve as natural content and social currency.
Anshun's mountain play innovation has also attracted international attention. Anouar, Chief Representative of the Tunisian National Tourism Office in China, noted in his speech that Anshun's innovation in integrating mountain tourism and sports is worth learning from for many international peers. He noted that Tunisia has diverse mountain resources across the country, with history embedded in the mountains and culture in the scenery — this is the unique charm of Tunisia's mountains. He looks forward to China-Tunisia cooperation to explore more mountain tourism opportunities and co-create new partnership models.
An international dialogue session brought together representatives from the Norwegian National Tourist Board, Visit Flanders (Belgium), and the Saudi Tourism Authority to discuss mountain outdoor tourism upgrade from a global perspective. The guests agreed that they were delighted to see that Anshun is not simply replicating a "Switzerland of the East" but is creating an entirely new "universal language of mountain tourism." The internationalization of mountain tourism is not about imitation but about excavating the unique narratives of local landscapes — with its green mountains and clear waters as the canvas and play innovation as the brush, Anshun is painting a vibrant new picture for the world.
A domestic dialogue session brought together frontier explorers, practitioners, and experts in mountain sports tourism to discuss the future development of mountain sports tourism from the perspectives of communities, products, and operations. Qin Chuan, Founder of Wanan Youth Travel, noted that with technological advancements and equipment iteration, more and more "outdoor novices" without professional training can enjoy the pleasures of the wild. Currently, Wanan Youth Travel is selecting and developing "super single products" and continuously improving service quality to deliver ultimate outdoor experiences to visitors.
After the conference, industry guests conducted on-site inspections of new play projects, including Lotus Ancient Cave, Dupo Tang Night Tour, Anshun Ancient Town, and Getu River. Wang Yu, Chief Representative of the Norwegian National Tourist Board in Greater China, remarked: "Anshun and Norway share many similarities. Anshun's new mountain plays emphasize 'light development, heavy experience.' Take Lotus Ancient Cave — it doesn't feel like a 'designed' scenic spot, but rather an extension of Anshun's natural mountain charm itself, an experiential field you can fully immerse yourself in. The scale of this 'light ultimate' experience is just right — thrilling enough, yet truly authentic."
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Light Ultimate, High Experience, Original Ecology, Personalization -- Mafengwo and Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism Co-create New Forms of Mountain Tourism
Light Ultimate, High Experience, Original Ecology, Personalization -- Mafengwo and Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism Co-create New Forms of Mountain Tourism
