HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2026 – As World Pharmacists Day approaches, AS Watson celebrates the contribution of more than 3,300 pharmacists and nearly 10,000 health professionals who help customers proactively manage their health and wellbeing every day through its network of over 1,770 pharmacies worldwide.
AS Watson Delivers 10% Global Health Growth Powered by 3,300+ Pharmacists Advancing Preventive Healthcare Worldwide
Driven by growing customer interest in preventive healthcare and self-care, AS Watson recorded 10% growth in global health sales over the past year, reflecting increasing demand for products and services that support overall wellbeing and healthier lifestyles.
Peter Macnab, International Commercial Director of AS Watson, said, "As healthcare continues to evolve from treatment to prevention, AS Watson is supporting customers with trusted professional advice, personalised and innovative O+O (Offline plus Online) healthcare solutions. We proudly recognise our pharmacists and healthcare professionals whose expertise and dedication make a meaningful difference to the health of customers and communities every day."
AS Watson Unveils Global Health Research
To better understand evolving customer health behaviours, AS Watson unveiled findings from its Global Health Research, conducted by WISE, its customer experience insights division, among over 11,000 respondents across 10 markets in Europe and Asia.
The survey found that health concerns(43%) are the main driver of health product adoption, with professional advice (41%) from healthcare experts remaining a key influence alongside recommendations from family and friends (32%).
Customers are increasingly adopting an offline and online approach to product research, combining online research(82%), health professional consultations (49%) and in-store product discovery(44%). When making purchase decisions, they consider a combination of price and promotion(56%), brand trust(48%), and product benefits(45%).
The findings highlight the increasingly important role pharmacists play in preventive healthcare, helping customers make informed health decisions through trusted professional advice and guidance.
Peter concluded, "The future of healthcare is increasingly preventive, personalised and accessible. By bringing together trusted expertise, personalised care and O+O innovation, AS Watson is building a healthcare ecosystem that helps people take charge of their health with confidence. Our ambition is to make preventive healthcare more accessible and relevant to every customer, helping create healthier lives and communities worldwide."
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About AS Watson Group
Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world's longest-standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.
In the fiscal year 2025, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$26 billion. The company's technology-enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.
AS Watson Group supported over 180 charitable and non-profit organisations every year, dedicating over 40,000 hours of volunteer work to serve over 370,000 people in need in our operating markets.
AS Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has four core businesses - ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications in over 50 countries.
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About WISE
WISE stands for Watson Insights on Shoppers Experience. It is the research division of AS Watson, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer. By constantly having conversations with a panel that comprises of over 180 million members across 31 markets, WISE focuses on developing customer insights in beauty care, personal care, health and wellbeing to help better understand and meet the needs of today's customers.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 September 2026 - For global citizens, a vote for a city can be a vote for the kind of future they want to build. For Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, that future is one where urban life and nature are designed to thrive together, a pioneering model of urban growth that has earned the development recognition from New7Wonders as the first Official Participant worldwide in its "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign.
New7Wonders has recognized the project as the first Official Participant worldwide in its "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign.
Three Pillars of a Distinctive Candidate
The recognition highlights a vision of urban development that future generations can inherit and build upon. With expansive green spaces, nature-integrated landscapes and environmentally responsible solutions, Vinhomes Green Paradise is setting a new benchmark for communities that live in harmony with nature.
As the first project New7Wonders has recognized as an Official Participant, Vinhomes Green Paradise also underscores the international scale and ambition of a development conceived as a blueprint for 21st-century cities.
Under the New7Wonders evaluation framework, Vietnam's representative stands out across three core pillars: Environment & Nature, Smart Cities and People-Centered Development.
On Environment & Nature, the project draws on a rare coastal setting: it fronts the sea in Can Gio and borders the 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Spanning 2,870 hectares with a building density of just 16%, the development devotes a substantial share of its land to greenery and water, anchored by the 800-hectare natural saltwater Lagoon Lake at the heart of the urban area.
On Smart Cities, Vinhomes Green Paradise integrates the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and artificial intelligence into urban management, operations and environmental monitoring, creating a modern, safe and well-run urban environment.
The third pillar, People-Centered Development, reflects the project's philosophy of placing people at the heart of urban development. It takes shape in an integrated ecosystem of internationally oriented healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports and entertainment.
Future residents will have access to world-class healthcare through Vinmec's collaboration with Cleveland Clinic of the United States; international-standard education through Vinschool and the U.K.'s Brighton College; premium senior living through Vin New Horizon; and a diverse range of cultural and leisure amenities, including the 7-hectare Blue Waves Theatre, two 18-hole golf courses designed by firms associated with Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones II, the 122-hectare seaside VinWonders complex and Cosmo Bay, an integrated dining, shopping and nightlife destination.
Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign, said Vinhomes Green Paradise fulfills the campaign's key criteria and reflects the pioneering mission of a leading Asian corporation that is proactively delivering on its ESG commitments, and going beyond them, across many areas of its operations.
He described the award of the first Official Participant certification as a symbolic moment for the campaign as a whole, and an opportunity to witness an exceptional urban environment taking shape, where nature, people and technology are integrated and elevated in harmony.
From Global ESG Standards to Regenerating Forests
What sets Vinhomes Green Paradise apart at its core is a development strategy that reaches beyond conventional sustainability frameworks. Rather than stopping at compliance with global ESG standards, the project is pioneering an enhanced ESG++ framework built on five pillars: Environmental, Social, Governance, Regeneration and Climate Adaptation.
This green vision is embedded from the construction stage onward. One example is K-DPM, a technology that transforms soft soil and dredged sediment into durable fill material, helping reduce indirect emissions and pollution while curbing reliance on natural sand extraction.
Once operational, the urban system is designed for comprehensive decarbonization, with a target of sourcing 100% of its electricity from clean energy, including offshore wind farms located 20 kilometers off the coast, complemented by solar power and battery energy storage systems.
Internal mobility is also designed around a net-zero-emission model, combining electric cars, motorcycles, buses and bicycles with electric boats, alongside a high-speed rail connection linking the development directly to central Ho Chi Minh City.
Beyond environmental compliance, Vinhomes Green Paradise places strong emphasis on conserving and regenerating native ecosystems while supporting Ho Chi Minh City's broader climate-adaptation strategy. A Forest Regeneration and Climate Adaptation Fund has been established to support long-term research, restoration and climate-response initiatives, with a particular focus on regenerating the Can Gio mangrove forest and strengthening its role as a green shield for the entire urban development.
To meet these objectives, Vinhomes Green Paradise is pursuing BREEAM and ISO 37122 certifications, two internationally recognized frameworks for sustainable buildings and smart cities. Through these efforts, the project aims to become a global ESG++ reference point and a new benchmark for the next generation of coastal cities.
Nguyen Thu Hang, CEO of Vinhomes, said Environment & Nature, Smart Cities and People-Centered Development are not only key strengths of Vinhomes Green Paradise on its journey toward the "7 Wonders of Future Cities," but also guiding principles for Vinhomes in creating a world-class urban landmark and a truly distinctive living environment for global citizens.
A Vote for Vinhomes Green Paradise, a Commitment to the Future of All Life
The vision embodied by Vinhomes Green Paradise reflects a broader shift in how the cities of tomorrow are being conceived. As urbanization accelerates and climate pressures mount, the future of cities will depend increasingly on their ability to coexist with, and regenerate, the natural systems that sustain life.
In this light, a vote for Vinhomes Green Paradise in the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign is more than support for a single urban development. It can be seen as a vote for a future in which people and nature thrive together, one that extends beyond humanity to the countless other forms of life that share the planet with us.
A report by the One Ocean Foundation's Ocean Impact Initiative, Coastal Cities and the Ocean: Risks, Impacts, and the Path to Resilience, notes that approximately 70% of the world's largest megacities lie within 60 kilometers of the coast and together generate nearly half of global GDP, while facing growing exposure to climate-related risks. The report also highlights the significant potential of coastal cities to lead climate action through sustainable planning, stronger governance and nature-based solutions, an approach reflected in Vinhomes Green Paradise's strategy to conserve and regenerate the Can Gio mangrove ecosystem.
Recognition as the first Official Participant in the "7 Wonders of Future Cities" campaign marks an important milestone for Vinhomes Green Paradise, highlighting its vision, capabilities and international ambition. On this foundation, the project is emerging as an Asian representative on a global journey to explore what the cities of the future can become. The global voting phase is scheduled to open on October 31, 2026.
For Vinhomes Green Paradise, the journey has already begun, guided by a vision of a future in which a city is not built apart from nature but as part of a living ecosystem, where people, technology and all forms of life can flourish together.
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