NAGOYA, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From September to October, top athletes from 45 countries will compete at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, held mainly around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Nagoya is a major city ranking just behind Tokyo and Osaka, offering visitors everything from history and anime pilgrimage sites to incredible food and cutting-edge shopping — making it hugely popular with travelers visiting Japan. And there's one especially efficient way to make the most of everything Nagoya has to offer — the "Aichi-Nagoya OPEN TOP BUS", running for a limited time only from Friday, September 18 through Saturday, October 24, during the Games. Ride in the open air on a roofless double-decker bus and take in Nagoya's major sightseeing spots in just about an hour. Here are the two unmissable routes you can only experience right now!
Two Handpicked Routes — Day and Night — to Match Your Travel Plans
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Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
The biggest draw is the sweeping 360-degree panorama from your special seat about 3 meters above the ground. It lets you capture plenty of dramatic photos and videos only possible during the operating period — to cherish wonderful memories of your trip. Both routes depart from and return to the easily accessible area in front of Nagoya Station (Meieki Parklet).
[Day Course] Take In Nagoya's Classic Panoramic Views!
This popular, classic route takes you around must-see landmarks in the city center. Two departures run each day, with a total ride time of about 60 minutes. During the bus tour, you will also be able to get off at the final landmark "Nagoya Castle" and explore at your own pace.
Route: FUJI NAGOYA SCIENCE MUSEUM → Osu, Nagoya's largest downtown district → Oasis 21 Park → Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER (TV Tower) → IG Arena → Nagoya Castle
[Night Course] A Thrilling Expressway Drive & Spectacular Night Views
Enjoy an exhilarating ride along the city expressway, plus close-up views of Nagoya's dazzling illuminated skyline. Two departures run each day, with a total ride time of about 85 minutes.
Route: Nagoya Expressway → Oasis 21 Park → Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER (TV Tower) → Nagoya Castle, the Aichi Prefectural Government Office, and Nagoya City Hall → the high-rise buildings around Nagoya Station, and more
The bus runs daily from Friday, September 18 through Saturday, October 24, 2026. Tickets can be purchased on the official "Aichi-Nagoya OPEN TOP BUS" website. Don't miss your chance for a photo opportunity from the very special seats available only this fall!
Combo Ticket Sets from Nagoya Station: Smooth, Seamless Access to Nearby Sightseeing Spots!
If you'd like to use Nagoya as your base and explore the surrounding area, we recommend the Inuyama and Gifu areas, both especially popular among visitors from across Asia.
[Inuyama Castle Town] Inuyama Castle, a National Treasure, boasts Japan's oldest wooden castle keep. In the surrounding castle town, which still retains its Edo-period charm, you can visit Sanko Inari Shrine — known for its blessings of matchmaking and money luck — and enjoy some food-stall hopping along the way.
[KINKAZAN ROPEWAY] This ropeway climbs to the summit of Mount Kinka, the symbol of Gifu City. It's popular for views that combine the natural beauty of the majestic Nagara River with the cityscape of Gifu spread out below.
[Takayama] Home to Hida Takayama's historic townscape and well-known hot spring resorts, this area is also a gateway to the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, making it explosively popular with international visitors.
Meitetsu (Nagoya Railroad) sells combo ticket sets that make access to these nearby sightseeing areas much more convenient. Through Meitetsu, you can purchase, all at once, the different transportation tickets (train and bus) you'll need to travel from Nagoya to each sightseeing area — saving you the time and hassle of lining up at separate ticket counters. Trains also accept QR-code tickets, so you can ride seamlessly with just your smartphone. There are also plans that bundle in admission fees for facilities like Inuyama Castle, perfect for anyone hoping to enjoy sightseeing across multiple areas. This year, why not make Nagoya the heart of your journey through Japan?
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Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Building Technologies officially held its Consultant & Contractor Appreciation Seminar at METT Singapore. The closed-door technical exchange convened senior mechanical and electrical consultants, developers, and data centre operators to discuss the evolving landscape of green building standards and low-carbon technologies. Midea Building Technologies also introduced the HVAC Design Contest to Singapore's consultants and contractors for the first time, inviting the local design community to take part.
Navigating Green Mark 2021 and Refrigerant Compliance
The seminar directly addressed immediate shifts in the local market. Singapore's Green Mark 2021 and Super Low Energy (SLE) standards have significantly raised the technical baseline for chilled-water projects across the island. Concurrently, the industry transition to low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants has introduced critical fire-safety compliance layers that design teams must now navigate.
Technical sessions translated these regulatory updates into concrete design decisions. Presenters demonstrated how water-side plant efficiency and air-side delivery integrate into Total System Efficiency—the ultimate benchmark for modern chilled-water design.
Special attention was given to the safety protocols required for low-carbon refrigerants such as R1234ze. Classified as a Class 2L mildly flammable gas, its usage falls under the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Petroleum and Flammable Materials regulations. Industry experts emphasized that selecting eco-friendly refrigerants and designing machinery rooms can no longer be treated as separate decisions, requiring integrated planning for leak detection, forced-air exhaust, and fire-rated enclosures.
Advancing Efficiency via In-House Magnetic-Bearing Technology
As magnetic-bearing centrifugal chillers become a mainstream pathway to achieving SLE plant performance, the seminar explored the core mechanisms driving these efficiency gains. Midea highlighted its permanent magnet synchronous motors, direct-drive architecture, and symmetrical magnetic bearing arrangements that utilize generator mode to keep the rotor safely levitated even during sudden power losses.
From a lifecycle perspective, oil-free magnetic-bearing machines eliminate the recurring maintenance costs of oil changes, filters, and pumps. More importantly, they prevent oil migration inside the heat exchanger, preserving peak thermal efficiency over years of continuous operation—a critical factor for data centers and industrial plants. Furthermore, because Midea holds the proprietary technology for both the chiller and the compressor, damaged components can be repaired or replaced directly on-site, drastically reducing maintenance downtime compared to typical factory repair cycles.
Industry Perspectives on Local Capability and AI Demand
The seminar featured guest sharing segments from independent industry experts who offered a broader view of market development:
- Dr. Pan Heng, project manager at Global Switch, highlighted Midea's strategic shift from a product exporter to a localized technical force tailored to Singapore's Green Mark standards. He emphasized that this comprehensive engineering capability is most evident in advanced data centre projects, where Midea successfully integrates temperature control, magnetic-bearing tech, liquid cooling, and BMS from factory testing (FAT) through to final site commissioning.
- Mr. Toh Boo Hor, Senior director of Asia Infrastructure Solutions, noted that as demands for Data Centre rapidly expand, the necessity for reliable vendor support, and close collaboration remain the priority beyond system efficiency.
Midea Building Technologies Introduces the International HVAC Design Contest to Singapore
Marking a major milestone, Midea Building Technologies introduced the HVAC Design Contest to Singapore for the first time, inviting the local design community to participate. Established in 2002 and expanded globally in 2021, the contest runs under the theme Ensoul Buildings.
The competition stands out in the industry through three core features:
- Brand-Neutrality: The contest is fully open to the industry; engineering projects designed around equipment from any manufacturer are eligible for entry.
- Performance-Driven: Unlike conceptual competitions, entries in the Professional and Distributor categories must feature completed projects in stable operation with verified performance data.
- Expert Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated by an independent panel of industry professionals through a local preliminary round, followed by a multi-region international panel.
Strengthening Local Delivery and Service Support
To support engineering specifications from design through handover, Midea showcased its comprehensive local infrastructure in Singapore:
- Expanded Product Lineup: Introduction of the VC Max series and ATOM B single-phase VRF platform, designed to offer high piping flexibility and multi-indoor unit connectivity for condominiums, shophouses, and small offices where full-scale commercial systems are not viable.
- Tiered Parts Network: A global spare parts framework leveraging headquarters, regional hubs, and dedicated local stock in Singapore to guarantee rapid turnaround times.
- Certified Field Personnel: All deployed engineers hold verified local safety and trade certifications, including bizSAFE accreditation, ISO 45001 compliance, and Workplace Safety and Health qualifications.
By bridging regulatory interpretation, advanced technology assessment, and dedicated local field support, Midea Building Technologies is engaging the Singapore design community as a long-term technical partner rather than a traditional equipment supplier—collaborating to optimize how the nation's buildings perform.
For more information, please visit: https://www.midea.com/sg
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Midea Building Technologies Holds Green Mark 2021 Technical Seminar in Singapore, Introduces International HVAC Design Contest to Local Industry
