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GUANGZHOU, China, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of March 6, 2026, the Guangdong provincial delegation held an open meeting during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing. The event drew 277 journalists from 111 media outlets, including 61 foreign organizations. Reporters asked questions actively; delegates answering included Huang Kunming, Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Committee, and Meng Fanli, Governor of Guangdong. The meeting was chaired by Huang Chuping, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress.
A Xinhua News Agency reporter noted that during his inspection of Guangdong in November 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave guidance for the province's scientific planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, encouraging Guangdong to take the national lead, set an example for the country, and shoulder greater responsibilities. The reporter asked about Guangdong's implementation plans. Huang Kunming outlined the province's vision and key priorities for the year in four areas: "strengthening the two cornerstones of industry and technology," "advancing reform and opening up while adhering to the mass line," "expanding into county-level areas and the maritime domain," and "energizing the two main drivers of enterprises and talent."
Huang Kunming said Guangdong has vigorously promoted the mutual reinforcement of industry and technology in recent years, leading to the province's top ranking in regional innovation capability for nine consecutive years. The nine mainland cities in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area saw foreign trade imports and exports rise 4.4% despite headwinds, and actual use of foreign capital increase 11.3%. 'Guangdong‑made products' perform strongly across China and overseas, injecting momentum into the province's high‑quality development. As Guangdong begins the crucial stage of the 15th Five‑Year Plan period, it aims to cultivate more industrial clusters worth hundreds of billions or trillions of yuan in emerging fields such as 6G, the low‑altitude economy, embodied artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. Huang Kunming extended a warm invitation to media professionals to visit Guangdong, explore its strengths, enjoy its cuisine, and experience the charm of the Lingnan region.
Huang Kunming proactively invited journalists from Macau to ask questions. A reporter from Macau Global Chinese Business News asked what message he had for the Macau press. Huang Kunming said that after years of close collaboration with Macau, both the "hardware and software" foundations have become increasingly mature. Guangdong offers numerous advantages, significant opportunities, and broad space for growth. He welcomed insightful people from all sectors in Macau—especially young people—to come to Hengqin to start or expand businesses or to work.
Responding to a question from a China Media Group reporter, Governor Meng Fanli noted that Guangdong has the largest manufacturing sector in China. During the 15th Five‑Year Plan period, Guangdong will prioritize accelerating high‑quality development of the service sector as a key task in advancing industrial and economic upgrading. The focus will be on "advancing six key dimensions and fostering a robust industrial ecosystem." The six dimensions are integration, high‑end advancement, digital intelligence, green development, internationalization, and diversification. At the same time, the province will cultivate an industrial ecosystem that supports healthy, rapid growth in services, increase investment in service industries, and build world‑class industrial parks alongside diverse online and offline platforms and carriers.
At the 1.5‑hour interactive session, journalists repeatedly raised questions on hot topics about Guangdong's development. Delegates responded directly and candidly, sharing their experiences in office and outlining future plans, conveying determination and confidence in advancing during the 15th Five‑Year Plan from multiple perspectives.
GUANGZHOU, China, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of March 6, 2026, the Guangdong provincial delegation held an open meeting during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing. The event drew 277 journalists from 111 media outlets, including 61 foreign organizations. Reporters asked questions actively; delegates answering included Huang Kunming, Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Committee, and Meng Fanli, Governor of Guangdong. The meeting was chaired by Huang Chuping, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress.
A Xinhua News Agency reporter noted that during his inspection of Guangdong in November 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave guidance for the province's scientific planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, encouraging Guangdong to take the national lead, set an example for the country, and shoulder greater responsibilities. The reporter asked about Guangdong's implementation plans. Huang Kunming outlined the province's vision and key priorities for the year in four areas: "strengthening the two cornerstones of industry and technology," "advancing reform and opening up while adhering to the mass line," "expanding into county-level areas and the maritime domain," and "energizing the two main drivers of enterprises and talent."
Huang Kunming said Guangdong has vigorously promoted the mutual reinforcement of industry and technology in recent years, leading to the province's top ranking in regional innovation capability for nine consecutive years. The nine mainland cities in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area saw foreign trade imports and exports rise 4.4% despite headwinds, and actual use of foreign capital increase 11.3%. 'Guangdong‑made products' perform strongly across China and overseas, injecting momentum into the province's high‑quality development. As Guangdong begins the crucial stage of the 15th Five‑Year Plan period, it aims to cultivate more industrial clusters worth hundreds of billions or trillions of yuan in emerging fields such as 6G, the low‑altitude economy, embodied artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. Huang Kunming extended a warm invitation to media professionals to visit Guangdong, explore its strengths, enjoy its cuisine, and experience the charm of the Lingnan region.
Huang Kunming proactively invited journalists from Macau to ask questions. A reporter from Macau Global Chinese Business News asked what message he had for the Macau press. Huang Kunming said that after years of close collaboration with Macau, both the "hardware and software" foundations have become increasingly mature. Guangdong offers numerous advantages, significant opportunities, and broad space for growth. He welcomed insightful people from all sectors in Macau—especially young people—to come to Hengqin to start or expand businesses or to work.
Responding to a question from a China Media Group reporter, Governor Meng Fanli noted that Guangdong has the largest manufacturing sector in China. During the 15th Five‑Year Plan period, Guangdong will prioritize accelerating high‑quality development of the service sector as a key task in advancing industrial and economic upgrading. The focus will be on "advancing six key dimensions and fostering a robust industrial ecosystem." The six dimensions are integration, high‑end advancement, digital intelligence, green development, internationalization, and diversification. At the same time, the province will cultivate an industrial ecosystem that supports healthy, rapid growth in services, increase investment in service industries, and build world‑class industrial parks alongside diverse online and offline platforms and carriers.
At the 1.5‑hour interactive session, journalists repeatedly raised questions on hot topics about Guangdong's development. Delegates responded directly and candidly, sharing their experiences in office and outlining future plans, conveying determination and confidence in advancing during the 15th Five‑Year Plan from multiple perspectives.
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Guangdong aims to shoulder greater responsibilities at the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period
A Strategic divestment steps to strengthen the fundamentals of TelkomGroup as the main holding and focus on the core business of digital and telecommunications
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Multimedia Nusantara (TelkomMetra), as one of the subsidiaries of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom) (together, the TelkomGroup) has officially signed a Conditional Share Purchase Agreement (CSPA) marking a critical and strategic step toward the full divestment of PT Administrasi Medika (AdMedika), including its subsidiary TelkoMedika (together, the AdMedika Group), to the Fullerton Health group of companies (Fullerton Health). This move is aligned with the state-owned enterprise (SOE) streamlining agenda mandated by Danantara to TelkomGroup, which has become one of the focus areas of the TLKM 30 transformation program. As part of the implementation of TelkomGroup's transformation strategy, this portfolio restructuring and streamlining effort aims to strengthen focus on Telkom Group's core business in the telecommunications and digital sectors, while opening new business opportunities for AdMedika Group to expand nationally and into the regional market.
AdMedika Group, a company that provides technology-based health administration services (third party administrator/TPA), has established a strong track record in providing claims management solutions and healthcare services to corporations and institutions in Indonesia. Amid increasingly competitive dynamics in the healthcare and insurance industries, AdMedika Group's sustainability and accelerated development are considered to be better supported by a strategic shareholder whose business is aligned with AdMedika Group's operations.
President Director of TelkomMetra, Pramasaleh Haryo Utomo, stated, "The signing of the CSPA with Fullerton Health, which marks a step toward the full divestment of AdMedika Group, is a carefully measured decision made by upholding the principles of Good Corporate Governance, based on comprehensive business considerations, and aligned with TelkomGroup's transformation to strengthen its focus on the core business and to create long-term value."
The CSPA between TelkomMetra as seller and Fullerton Health as buyer was signed on 4 March 2026.
"This acquisition reflects Fullerton Health's commitment to strengthening our presence and contribution to Indonesia's healthcare landscape. AdMedika Group has been thoughtfully developed within the TelkomGroup into a trusted and highly comprehensive healthcare administration platform, built on strong governance, digital innovation and clinical discipline. These qualities closely align with our own capabilities and values. We see this acquisition as an important step toward expanding access to high quality healthcare for the people of Indonesia and across the region," said Ho Kuen Loon, Group of CEO Fullerton Health.
"This creates an opportunity to enhance service delivery and better meet the evolving needs of patients, clients and partners across the country."
Fullerton Health, which shall be the new owner of AdMedika Group upon completion of the acquisition pursuant to the CSPA, brings deep regional experience and proven operational capabilities across Asia's healthcare and benefits landscape. The combined strengths of both organisations create a broader platform for growth, pairing the AdMedika Group's strong local foundation with Fullerton Health's regional expertise in managed care, healthcare provider networks and digital health. This positions the expanded platform to scale more effectively, advance innovation, and reinforce AdMedika's leadership in TPA solutions in Indonesia, while opening pathways for future expansion across the wider region.
About AdMedika Group
AdMedika Group, acquired by TelkomGroup through TelkomMetra in 2010, is a third party administrator (TPA) company with the largest network in Indonesia, providing claims management solutions, provider network management, and integrated digital health services for corporations, insurance companies, and institutions. As part of the national healthcare ecosystem, AdMedika combines technological excellence with proven operational capabilities to deliver fast, accurate, and transparent services to customers. For more information, visit https://www.admedika.co.id/.
About Fullerton Health
Established in 2010, Fullerton Health is a leading integrated healthcare solutions provider in Asia Pacific. Operating across nine markets, the Group runs approximately 550 healthcare facilities and partners with more than 20,000 providers, delivering end-to-end services spanning managed care, primary care, diagnostics, speciality services and ancillary solutions.
Supported by a workforce of almost 8,000 employees, Fullerton Health serves over 26,000 corporate clients and facilitates beyond 14 million healthcare transactions annually, impacting more than 4 million lives across the region.
Combining clinical excellence, corporate healthcare expertise and digital innovation, Fullerton Health is committed to delivering seamless, accessible and trusted healthcare for all. For more information, visit https://www.fullertonhealth.com/.
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TelkomMetra Streamlines Business Portfolio, AdMedika Group Poised to Enter a New Growth Phase on Regional Level Under Fullerton Health
TelkomMetra Streamlines Business Portfolio, AdMedika Group Poised to Enter a New Growth Phase on Regional Level Under Fullerton Health
TelkomMetra Streamlines Business Portfolio, AdMedika Group Poised to Enter a New Growth Phase on Regional Level Under Fullerton Health
