HAIKOU, China, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from PDDC:
Looking for a different kind of getaway in Hainan, away from the usual coastal sightseeing? Mission Hills Haikou is an outstanding choice. Nestled within volcanic terrain, the resort features golf courses, soothing natural hot springs and a diverse range of attractions. It is a hidden gem integrating sports, wellness and leisure, perfect for family trips, gatherings with friends or laid‑back short vacations.
Step onto the iconic Blackstone Course and immerse yourself in the charm of mountain‑style golf. This professional championship‑grade venue covers 350 acres, stretches over 7,888 yards with a par of 73, and is dotted with 147 distinctive sand traps, delivering professional specifications and ample challenges. Fairways are wrapped in lush greenery amid dense woods. Primitive volcanic rocks scatter across the landscape, where green hills, forests and exotic rock formations create picture‑perfect natural scenery ideal for photos. With wide‑open spaces and fresh woodland air far from urban hustle, every swing feels relaxed and effortless. Built on the age‑old volcanic lava platform of Haikou Yangshan, the course is dotted with ancient lychee trees. Dark basalt rocks interweave with tropical vegetation, preserving Hainan's one‑of‑a‑kind volcanic mountain landscape. Playing golf here feels like wandering through a natural volcanic ecological park.
Unlike conventional golf venues, Mission Hills Haikou is built on distinctive volcanic rock landforms, delivering a truly unique experience. Its ten courses vary in style and difficulty, showcasing natural grasslands, exposed volcanic bedrock and Australian‑style sand belts. Undulating sand surfaces and natural rock hazards add fun and challenge to every shot. Visitors can enjoy the elegance and thrill of golf while soaking in Hainan's one‑of‑a‑kind volcanic landscape for both visual delight and rewarding gameplay.
Golf is only part of the diverse, all‑in‑one relaxing holiday experience at Mission Hills. After an energetic round, head to the hotel sky lounge for panoramic views over rolling green hills and the golf courses, and savour peaceful slow moments. Or visit the Volcanic Hot Spring Valley, sink into a warm hot‑spring pool. Home to a Guinness‑certified large‑scale cluster of volcanic mineral‑spring pools rich in natural mineral elements, the valley offers special volcanic grotto hot‑spring pools as well as herbal baths ihonfused with tropical blossoms, allowing guests to fully embrace the wellness gifts brought by volcanic geothermal energy.
Boasting comprehensive, well‑developed facilities, the resort offers high‑quality vacation experiences. It brings together golf, volcanic hot springs, Movie Town, duty‑free outlets and lively food night markets, offering everything you need for dining, entertainment, shopping and wellness in one place. Step into Feng Xiaogang Movie Town, where Nanyang‑style arcade‑house streets recreate the old‑time local vibe of Hainan for an immersive taste of Southeast Asian charm.
Drawing on its outstanding cultural‑tourism resources, Mission Hills Haikou continues to refine its offerings and enhance visitor experiences. It develops diverse, custom‑tailored travel routes adapted to different seasons. Whether you are a golf enthusiast or a traveller seeking slow‑paced wellness retreats, you can find your own perfect holiday joy here.
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Swing Amid Black‑Rock Greenery! Discover Another Way to Holiday in Hainan
HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has achieved a landmark milestone at the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Awards, widely regarded as the "Oscars of Innovation". ASTRI secured six finalist technologies, making it the highest-represented organisation in Asia and the leading non-US organisation among the 2026 R&D finalists. Of these six finalist technologies, three were selected as R&D 100 Award winners, earning places among the world's 100 most technologically significant innovations of the year.
Ir Dr Ted Suen, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI, said: "We are deeply honoured to be recognised by the R&D 100 Awards. Having six technologies shortlisted as finalists and seeing three of them selected as winners is a strong testament to ASTRI's research excellence and innovation capabilities. These achievements reflect the dedication of our researchers and partners in developing technologies that address real-world industry and societal challenges while creating economic and social values."
"ASTRI will continue to strengthen collaboration among government, industry, academia and the research ecosystem, accelerate the commercialisation of research outcomes, and contribute to Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology hub. We also support the national 15th Five-Year Plan by advancing strategic technologies in areas such as AI, microelectronics, new energy and green technologies, helping to foster new quality productive forces and contribute to the country's high-quality development," he added.
Six Technologies Recognised by the 2026 R&D 100 Awards
ASTRI's six recognised technologies span advanced surveillance, sustainability, healthcare, advanced materials and next-generation manufacturing.
R&D100 Award Winners
| Category | Technology |
| Mechanical/Materials | DyeMate-SC Waterless dyeing is becoming increasingly important amid water scarcity and tightening regulations on microplastics. While supercritical CO₂ dyeing works for synthetic fibres, natural fibres remain incompatible with the process. DyeMate-SC overcomes this barrier, enabling supercritical CO₂ dyeing of natural fibres with performance comparable to conventional water dyeing while reducing resource consumption and environmental impact. |
| Mechanical/Materials | EcoFlux: EcoCarbon-infused Natural Graphite Anode Co-applicant: Graphex Innovation and Technology Limited EcoFlux Anode redefines spherical natural graphite through hard carbon infilling and a fast-ion coating developed using an eco-friendly aqueous process. This innovation delivers less than 5% anode swelling, charging capability in under 20 minutes, enhanced reversible capacity and nearly double the cycle life, offering a cost-effective, high-performance solution for long-life and high-energy battery applications. |
| Process/Prototyping: | CarbonTrust Co-applicant: Yau Lee Group CarbonTrust addresses key challenges through purpose-built technical solutions that combine blockchain immutability, AI Anomaly Detection and Cross-registry Intelligence in a unified platform. The platform integrates three mutually reinforcing innovations into a single subscription-accessible service, making trusted, automated carbon verification commercially viable for the first time at urban scale. |
Category
Technology
Mechanical/Materials
DyeMate-SC
Waterless dyeing is becoming increasingly important amid water scarcity and tightening regulations on microplastics. While supercritical CO₂ dyeing works for synthetic fibres, natural fibres remain incompatible with the process. DyeMate-SC overcomes this barrier, enabling supercritical CO₂ dyeing of natural fibres with performance comparable to conventional water dyeing while reducing resource consumption and environmental impact.
Mechanical/Materials
EcoFlux: EcoCarbon-infused Natural Graphite Anode
Co-applicant: Graphex Innovation and Technology Limited
EcoFlux Anode redefines spherical natural graphite through hard carbon infilling and a fast-ion coating developed using an eco-friendly aqueous process. This innovation delivers less than 5% anode swelling, charging capability in under 20 minutes, enhanced reversible capacity and nearly double the cycle life, offering a cost-effective, high-performance solution for long-life and high-energy battery applications.
Process/Prototyping:
CarbonTrust
Co-applicant: Yau Lee Group
CarbonTrust addresses key challenges through purpose-built technical solutions that combine blockchain immutability, AI Anomaly Detection and Cross-registry Intelligence in a unified platform. The platform integrates three mutually reinforcing innovations into a single subscription-accessible service, making trusted, automated carbon verification commercially viable for the first time at urban scale.
R&D100 Award Finalists
| Category | Technology |
| Electrical - Safety and Security | Multispectral Imaging for Advanced Surveillance Operations The Omniguard multispectral imaging system delivers superior haze penetration, exceptional contrast and outstanding signal clarity. By harnessing short-wave infrared (SWIR) technology operating at wavelengths of 900-1700nm, the system cuts through atmospheric scattering far more effectively than visible-light cameras, enabling reliable long-range detection even in foggy or smoky conditions. |
| Mechanical/Materials | Biocide-Free Bacteria-Repellent Nanofiber Breathing System Filters Co-applicant: Well Lead Medical Co., Ltd. The bacteria-repellent nanofiber filter provides enhanced protection by controlling bioburden in breathing circuits. Its non-biocidal zwitterionic polymer hydration layer repels over 95% of bacteria without chemical leaching or superbug development. Robust physical filtration achieves over 99.999% bacterial and viral filtration and over 98.5% particle efficiency, consistently outperforming conventional electrostatic filters, whose effectiveness decline over time. |
| Process/Prototyping | 100% Closed-loop Post-consumer Recycled Plastic Sheets for Cargo Industry Co-applicant: Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) The 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets are made from post-consumer polyethylene cargo sheet waste. Through an innovative recycling process, advanced formulation and a three-layer film structure, the recycled materials achieve the high melt strength required for large-sheet film blowing without the use of virgin resin, while meeting cargo operational requirements and promoting waste reduction and circular sustainability. |
Category
Technology
Electrical - Safety and Security
Multispectral Imaging for Advanced Surveillance Operations
The Omniguard multispectral imaging system delivers superior haze penetration, exceptional contrast and outstanding signal clarity. By harnessing short-wave infrared (SWIR) technology operating at wavelengths of 900-1700nm, the system cuts through atmospheric scattering far more effectively than visible-light cameras, enabling reliable long-range detection even in foggy or smoky conditions.
Mechanical/Materials
Biocide-Free Bacteria-Repellent Nanofiber Breathing System Filters
Co-applicant: Well Lead Medical Co., Ltd.
The bacteria-repellent nanofiber filter provides enhanced protection by controlling bioburden in breathing circuits. Its non-biocidal zwitterionic polymer hydration layer repels over 95% of bacteria without chemical leaching or superbug development. Robust physical filtration achieves over 99.999% bacterial and viral filtration and over 98.5% particle efficiency, consistently outperforming conventional electrostatic filters, whose effectiveness decline over time.
Process/Prototyping
100% Closed-loop Post-consumer Recycled Plastic Sheets for Cargo Industry
Co-applicant: Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl)
The 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets are made from post-consumer polyethylene cargo sheet waste. Through an innovative recycling process, advanced formulation and a three-layer film structure, the recycled materials achieve the high melt strength required for large-sheet film blowing without the use of virgin resin, while meeting cargo operational requirements and promoting waste reduction and circular sustainability.
Organised by internationally renowned publication R&D World, the R&D 100 Awards honour the world's 100 most-technologically significant innovations from around the globe each year. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts, making the awards among the most respected and competitive recognitions in global research and development. ASTRI's success highlights both the institute's research excellence and Hong Kong's growing influence in the international innovation landscape.
About ASTRI
Founded in 2000 by the HKSAR Government, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is the city's largest government-funded R&D centre. Committed to transforming high-impact research into practical innovations, ASTRI drives market-driven, interdisciplinary advancements across sectors, including Smart City, FinTech, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies. Following its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, ASTRI has further strengthened its capabilities, with over 1,500 patents and 2,200 successful cases of technology transfer. Recognised with numerous international awards, ASTRI continues to nurture top I&T talent and foster collaborations among the I&T ecosystem, contributing to Hong Kong's high-value economic development. For more information, please visit: https://www.astri.org
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ASTRI Achieves Strongest Representation in Asia at 2026 R&D 100 Awards, with Three Technologies Named Global Winners
