AUGUSTASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK8ALIBABA LAUNCHES QWEN3-CODER, AI MODEL FOR CODE GENERATIONCARESTREAM PARTNERS WITH VISTACOM TO EXPAND IMAGING SOLUTIONS IN VIETNAMNEWSROOMNEWSROOMAlibaba has unveiled Qwen3-Coder, a next-generation AI-powered coding model, on July 23, 2025, further strengthening its position in the global AI development and developer tooling ecosystem.The model is built on a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, boasting a total of 480 billion parameters, with 35 billion activated per token, optimized for code generation, debugging, and complex workflow management. Qwen3-Coder demonstrates strong benchmark results, outperforming several leading AI coding assistants across tasks such as natural language to code conversion, bug detection, and multi-language code translation. It also supports a massive context length of 1 million tokens, offering robust capabilities for large-scale projects and long-context reasoning.In tandem, Alibaba open-sourced Qwen Code, a versatile command-line interface that complements Qwen3-Coder for natural language software engineering workflows. It integrates with third-party tools like the Claude Code interface, expanding its developer usability.The model is trained on diverse datasets, including both programming languages and natural text, and leverages reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF) for improved task alignment. Qwen3-Coder and its associated tools are now available on Hugging Face, GitHub, and Alibaba's Model Studio. Notably, Qwen-based models have already crossed 20 million downloads, underscoring strong developer adoption.Alibaba plans to enhance its AI-powered IDE assistant Tongyi Lingma with Qwen3-Coder capabilities, adding multi-language coding, advanced auto-complete, and intelligent code reviews. Carestream Health has entered into a strategic partnership with Vietnam South East Asia Joint Stock Company (VISTACOM), a prominent distributor of advanced medical equipment in Vietnam.This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of high-performance imaging solutions across the country's healthcare sector, including both public and private institutions.Mr. Long Nguyen, Business Director of VISTACOM said, "We are honored to join into a partnership with a renowned, industry leader like Carestream. We're looking forward to providing our customers with the most advanced, user-friendly imaging solutions available."VISTACOM, founded in 2006, currently serves over 2,000 hospitals and clinics across Vietnam. The company chose to partner with Carestream based on its reputation for delivering reliable and advanced imaging systems such as the Horizon X-ray System, Focus and Focus HD Detectors, and the Image Suite Software.Anton Tan, Asia Regional Director, Carestream said, "VISTACOM shares many of our values, namely our commitment to excellence. We're excited to work together to help improve the standard of care for our customers across the country."This agreement marks another significant milestone for Carestream, which now boasts a network of over 200 partners worldwide. The partnership strengthens Carestream's presence in Southeast Asia and supports its mission to improve healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge medical imaging technology.VISTACOM sees the collaboration as a gateway to delivering more efficient and effective diagnostic solutions to Vietnam's healthcare providers, ensuring broader access to advanced imaging capabilities for patients nationwide. · Qwen3-Coder uses 480B-parameter MoE architecture with 1M token context· Alibaba open-sources Qwen Code CLI for natural language coding tasks· Available on GitHub, Hugging Face, and Alibaba Model Studio· Carestream partners with VISTACOM to expand advanced imaging solutions across Vietnam· VISTACOM serves over 2,000 hospitals and clinics with cutting-edge medical equipment· The deal strengthens Carestream's Southeast Asia presence with over 200 global partners
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