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- The 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair will showcase over 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. Highlights will include the debut of the ASEAN Pavilion and Zhejiang Pavilion. For the first time, exhibitors from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam will further expand the Fair’s international network- The Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium will gather experts from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom to share the latest developments in senior vision care- The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition — themed “Blending Tradition and Technology” — will display winning and shortlisted entries onsiteHONG KONG, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the 33rd Hong Kong International Optical Fair will be held from 5 to 7 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair will bring together more than 660 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, and present a one-stop showcase of innovative and high-tech eyewear designs and products.Jenny Koo, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "This year’s Hong Kong International Optical Fair, themed ‘Bright Eyes - New Horizons’, showcases a wide array of products encompassing smart technology, healthcare, senior-oriented designs and sustainable elements. It demonstrates breakthroughs in function and aesthetics, reflecting global eyewear market trends and reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international trading hub.”Industry development drives new opportunitiesHong Kong’s total exports of spectacles, lenses and frames reached HK$13.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025. The European Union, the United States, and Chinese Mainland are Hong Kong’s top three export markets respectively, with exports to the mainland surging 23% year-on-year. Despite intense global competition, Hong Kong’s eyewear industry continues to maintain its strengths in design, technology and quality.This year’s fair brings together exhibitors from around the world, including first-time participants from Indonesia, Russia and Vietnam, alongside representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States across Europe and the Americas; and Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand within Asia. The fair will also feature exhibitors from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao. Ten group pavilions — including the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), Chinese Mainland (with delegations from Danyang, Zhejiang and Yingtan), Taiwan, Japan and Korea, as well as “Visionaries of Style” showcasing creative and trendy designs — will showcase international brands and leading local enterprises to demonstrate optical fashions and manufacturing innovation.The ASEAN Pavilion will make its debut this year, with an Indonesian exhibitor presenting Halal-certified eyewear products, demonstrating the industry’s awareness of cultural sensitivity and market diversity. The signature “Brand Name Gallery” will feature over 200 international brands which encompass designer eyewear, trendsetting collections and high-technology eyewear and provide buyers with a one-stop sourcing platform.Events to showcase industry expertise and creativityA series of seminars, eyewear parades and other events will highlight the creative thinking and technological achievements of the optical industry. The 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium — themed “Age Well, See Well: Redefining Eye Care for the Golden Age” organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by The Hong Kong Optometric Association and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will be held on 6 November. Sessions will focus on vision care for the ageing community and feature six experts and academics from Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. They will share insights on topics such as age-related visual challenges, diabetic retinopathy, and optometric care for patients with cognitive impairment, and provide attendees with international perspectives and the latest clinical research trends. The symposium is accredited by the Optometrists Board of Hong Kong, and participants attending the full-day conference may be eligible for up to six Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.The 25th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition, co-organised by HKTDC and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, will present the theme “Blending Tradition and Technology”. It is aimed at fostering local design and manufacturing innovation and will include an Open Group as well as a Student Group. The award presentation will be held on 5 November, and shortlisted entries will be exhibited onsite at Brand Name Gallery (BNG) Rendezvous, Grand Hall during the fair, giving visitors an opportunity to appreciate the creativity and flair of Hong Kong eyewear design.The fair will continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model which seamlessly integrates online and offline elements to extend business opportunities. Exhibitors and buyers can connect and arrange meetings through the Click2Match online smart business-matching platform until 14 November. During the physical event, buyers can also use the Scan2Match function on the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ QR codes to bookmark favourite suppliers, access product details and interactive floor plans, and make product enquiries—enabling engagement with exhibitors before and after the fair to continue their sourcing journey.Featured ProductsAs global markets evolve and technology advances, eyewear design moves towards premium quality, multifunctionality and personalisation. This year’s exhibitors will showcase a wealth of innovative products that integrate scientific research, design excellence and sustainability concepts, reflecting four key market trends: smart technology, eye health, functionality & design, and sustainability. These innovative offerings illustrate how the optical industry harnesses creativity to meet the needs of a new era. Selected featured products include:Smart Technology:LAWK One & LAWK VIEWCombining AR Visualisation with Optical Waveguide display, 4K Ultra HD recording, AI real time translation and smart voice assistant functions, this is the world’s first smart eyewear to support TikTok Live, showcasing new possibilities for smart wearables in everyday life, travel and professional applications.Hangzhou Lawaken Artificial IntelligenceTechnology Co., Ltd.Product Zone: Smart EyewearBooth: 1D-F06Eye Health:OOley O-GoggleInvented by three PhD doctors at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, this innovative eyecare solution delivers direct eyeball “massage” to help relieve glaucoma and dry eye symptoms. The product has won the James Dyson Award and the Silver Diploma at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.OOley Care Co. Ltd.Product Zone: Innovation HubBooth: GH-D21O4i GlassesMade with Hong Kong patented graphene glasses frame and manufacturing method, this eyewear combines stylish design with functionality to promote blood circulation and relieve dry eye symptoms, merging functional eyewear with lifestyle aesthetics.Grand Maple Optical LimitedProduct Zone: Brand Name GalleryBooth: GH-B07Functionality & Design:One Frame, Many LensesThis eyewear allows wearers to instantly switch between reading, distance or sunglasses lenses. Made from ultralight Beta Titanium with a simple snap-on rim design. Designed for presbyopia and the silver market, it offers a stylish and practical wearing experience.Sasamata Co LtdProduct Zone: Japan PavilionBooth: GH-C11NIRTECH® Sunglasses with cooling functionsEquipped with NIRTECH® lens technology, it effectively blocks Near Infrared Radiation (NIR) to reduce eye heat and fatigue, keeping the eyes cool and comfortable under strong sunlight, making it an ideal choice for outdoor and sports activities.Greatland Enterprise Co LtdProduct Zone: Taiwan PavilionBooth: 1C-F09Sustainability:JLX STUDIO MADE 3D Printed EyewearFounded by a Hong Kong eyewear designer, JLX STUDIO MADE focuses on 3D-printed eyewear. The brand blends traditional craftsmanship with digital technology, using eco-friendly 3D-printing to reduce production waste and showcase a sustainable, customized vision for the future of eyewear.Wenzhou Lynns Design Co. LimitedProduct Zone: Designer CafeBooth: GH-C25 The Hong Kong International Optical Fair offers buyers a one-stop sourcing experiencePhoto download: http://bit.ly/42QoGRTWebsites:The Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/enEvent details of the Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/intelligence-hub The 23rd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium:https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/the-23rd-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposiumThe HKTDC’s Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enFair DetailsDate:5 – 7 November 2025 (Wednesday to Friday)Time: (5 to 6 November) 9:30am – 6:30pm(7 November) 9:30am – 5:00pmVenue:Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAdmission:For trade visitors aged 18 or above only.Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers)Click2Match – Smart Business Matching PlatformDate:29 October – 14 NovemberMedia enquiriesSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced that Malaysia has deployed BlackBerry® AtHoc® and BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® to secure communications and protect people during the ASEAN Summit events in 2025, including the 46th ASEAN Summit held in May, and the 47th ASEAN Summit taking place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26 to 28.Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.The ASEAN Summits are among the region's most complex diplomatic events, involving more than 500 meetings and thousands of personnel across multiple government agencies. Coordinated by Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the ASEAN Main Logistics Secretariat (SILA), the Summits bring together heads of state, ministers, and officials from ASEAN member countries and key partners across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.Following a successful deployment at the 46th Summit, SILA has expanded its use of BlackBerry's secure communications platform to protect command and control operations, both within the Summit's operations center and on the move. As advanced signal intelligence capabilities become increasingly available to malicious actors, safeguarding mobile communications has never been more critical.BlackBerry AtHoc, a critical event management platform, combines secure emergency notifications with incident response tools to enable real-time mobile coordination across agencies. BlackBerry SecuSUITE, a NATO-certified, military-grade secure voice and messaging solution, protects sensitive conversations from interception and espionage targeting mobile communications.Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.His Excellency Raja Saifful Ridzuwan Raja Kamaruddin, Head of SILA, said: "Around 80% of our inter-agency communications are secured - and some are highly confidential and directly tied to the safety of Heads of State and officials. With BlackBerry, we found an encrypted, open communications platform that protects sensitive information while improving coordination."John Giamatteo, CEO of BlackBerry, added: "As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is setting a new standard for sovereign secure communications at scale. BlackBerry is honoured to support SILA and the Government of Malaysia with advanced, military-grade solutions that safeguard people, protect sensitive conversations, and keep complex operations moving in real time."Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.During the 46th Summit, 100 liaison officers (LOs) used BlackBerry AtHoc to send secure, location-based alerts and manage coordination. The upcoming 47th Summit will expand to 150 LOs, all equipped with AtHoc and SecuSUITE on iOS and standard Android devices. This flexibility allows LOs to securely communicate with visiting delegations and foreign teams, reducing the number of devices needed while maintaining end-to-end encrypted voice and secure messaging from anywhere.BlackBerry AtHoc also enables mobile command-and-control, helping officials monitor movements, respond swiftly to weather or security incidents, and coordinate seamlessly across agencies such as the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) using validated, secure information."Five minutes can mean 50 missed messages," H.E. Raja Saifful added. "BlackBerry AtHoc streamlines how we communicate across agencies, while SecuSUITE encrypts voice instructions to prevent eavesdropping and leaks. For the 47th ASEAN Summit, we are expanding both solutions to deliver a safe, seamless, and highly coordinated event."The technology and standards deployed are comparable to those used during the 2018 and 2025 G7 Summits and Ministerial Meetings, where the Government of Canada's Summits Management Office under Global Affairs Canada relied on BlackBerry AtHoc for secure, integrated communication across multiple government departments-setting a benchmark for operational resilience and inter-agency collaboration.See the video here and blog here. For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.About BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.Media Contacts:BlackBerry Media Relations+1 (519) 597-7273mediarelations@BlackBerry.comPhoto Credit:https://www.myasean2025.my/photos/SOURCE: BlackBerry Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (“Kingsmen”), a leading creator of experiences, announced today that Kingsmen Xperience, Inc. (“Kingsmen Xperience”), its United States location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary, together with Choom Pte. Ltd. (“Choom”) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) establishing a strategic collaboration for the CHOOM Project.Under the MOU, Kingsmen Xperience and Choom will jointly drive the global expansion of the CHOOM Project, exploring new B2B business opportunities and co-marketing initiatives, such as public relations campaigns, roadshows, and pop-up exhibitions across international markets. This MOU marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration that sets the foundation for future collaboration, as both parties work towards creating innovative and impactful experiences under the CHOOM Project.The CHOOM Project represents a global franchise initiative built around a distinctive K-pop Kiosk–Social Media concept. It offers immersive, interactive touchpoints through physical kiosks and a dedicated digital platform, enabling K-pop artists to expand their fan base globally while giving audiences new ways to engage with the culture.Set to debut in key venues across Singapore later this year, CHOOM will feature a series of launch events and promotional activities designed to attract youth, young families, global visitors and fans of K-pop, K-lifestyle and K-entertainment.“Our collaboration with Choom reinforces Kingsmen’s focus on designing experiences that transcend boundaries. The CHOOM Project captures the spirit of cultural connection, integrating entertainment, creativity, and innovation to engage a global audience in new ways. We’re excited to see how this partnership will unlock opportunities across new markets and communities,” said Anthony Chong, Group Chief Executive of Kingsmen.Corey Redmond, Senior Executive Vice President of Kingsmen Xperience, added: “CHOOM represents a new generation of cultural experiences, interactive, dynamic, and deeply rooted in community. At Kingsmen Xperience, we see tremendous potential in bringing K-culture to the global stage through fresh storytelling formats and immersive environments. Partnering with Choom allows us to combine our expertise in location-based entertainment with their creative vision.”James Hong, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Choom, says: "This MOU marks a significant milestone for the CHOOM Project, facilitating our robust expansion into the global market, supported by Kingsmen’s extensive network and decades of experience with numerous successful initiatives. We are delighted and enthusiastic about the strong interest and support our project has received from Kingsmen. With the launch of our kiosks in prominent venues across Singapore within the year 2025, we aim to initiate an aggressive global expansion strategy, beginning with neighboring countries and ultimately extending worldwide."About Kingsmen XperienceHeadquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States, Kingsmen Xperience is the location-based entertainment-focused subsidiary of Kingsmen Creatives Ltd. (SGX:5MZ), a leading creator of experiences listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange.Kingsmen Xperience transforms iconic consumer brand engagements into reimagined and expansive interactive experiences. By creating landmark attractions, consumers can engage with beloved brands in new and extraordinary ways.Kingsmen Xperience has vast experience in licensing and managing global intellectual property, raising capital, as well as working with leading commercial real estate companies worldwide for optimal venues. In addition, it provides oversight in the management of the design, production, and operations of experiential attractions. Kingsmen Xperience’s projects include museum-quality travelling exhibitions, pop-ups, and permanent installations, both in traditional and non-traditional venues.For more information, please visit https://www.kx.kingsmen-int.com.About ChoomChoom is a Singapore-based company focused on pioneering innovative immersive solutions and experiences through the CHOOM Project. For more information, please visit https://www.mychoom.com. About CHOOM ProjectThe Korean word "CHOOM" (춤), romanised from Hangul, means "Dance".CHOOM Project represents a global franchise initiative centered on the K-pop Kiosk-Social Media concept. CHOOM Project offers distinctive immersive experiences for users while simultaneously facilitating K-pop artists in their efforts to expand their fan base internationally. Through accessible and interactive contact points-Physical Kiosk and Social Media Application-, the project aims to offer incomparable engagement and connection within the K-pop community.For more information, please contact:Jessie MeiKingsmen Xperience, Inc.DID: (1) 310 531 8118Email: info@kingsmenexperience.com Eleen LimManager, Corporate CommunicationsKingsmen Creatives Ltd.DID: (65) 6831 1329Email: eleenlim@kingsmen-int.comJames HongCo-founder and Managing DirectorChoom Pte. LtdDID: (65) 8315 7651Email: james.hong@thefintra.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NEW YORK, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Foundry, the leading global tech media, data, and marketing services company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gregory Anderson as Global Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). With two decades of proven success driving sales performance across technology and media sectors, Anderson joins Foundry with a clear focus on enhancing the buyer journey and accelerating strategic growth globally.Anderson joins Foundry from Informa TechTarget, where he most recently served as Chief Sales Officer at Omdia. During his tenure, he held several other key leadership roles, including positions leading sales and the integration of major acquisitions such as BrightTALK and Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). He also spent eight years as VP of Sales for APAC at Informa TechTarget, where he helped expand regional operations."We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the Foundry team as our new CRO," said Mike Finnerty, CEO of Foundry. "Greg brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in our industry, making him uniquely positioned to build on the momentum we've created. His leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our connection with the world's most influential IT leaders and helping them make informed purchasing decisions."As B2B marketing evolves toward more human and personalized data-driven engagement, Foundry remains committed to helping technology companies connect with buyers in meaningful ways. By combining intent data with powerful storytelling, Foundry delivers experiences that resonate with buyers' unique needs, foster trust, and build valuable relationships."I'm inspired by the opportunity to help shape Foundry's next chapter alongside Mike and with the support of Regent, which truly understands the value of trusted editorial brands," said Greg Anderson, Global Chief Revenue Officer of Foundry. "This role brings me back to what I love - partnering with technology marketers to connect their brands with buyers through trusted editorial channels. With Foundry's respected voices and unique blend of digital and in-person communities, we're positioned to be a reliable resource in a time of growing AI-driven misinformation. I'm excited to work with the team to uncover new growth opportunities and deliver solutions that help vendors reach, inform, and build trust with decision-makers."To learn more about Foundry's technology marketing and buyer engagement solutions, please visit: foundryco.com.About FoundryFoundry helps companies bring their visions to reality through a combination of media, marketing technologies and proprietary data on a global scale. Our platforms are powered by data from an owned and operated ecosystem of global editorial brands, awards, and events, all engineered and integrated to drive marketing campaigns for technology companies.Foundry is one of the world's leading tech media, data and marketing services companies, and is the proud owner of the global tech sector's most revered media brands - CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, PCWorld, Tech Advisor and TechHive. To learn more, visit foundryco.com.Ameera McNeal, Marketing DirectorAmeera_mcneal@foundryco.com914-610-0221SOURCE: Foundry Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) teamed up to stage two tech pavilions at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, helping Hong Kong exhibitors break into the Middle East market.- Multiple pitching sessions were held along with a networking dinner to help Hong Kong's I&T enterprises establish local business connections.- Hong Kong exhibitors achieved fruitful results, with one exhibitor set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the authorities from Oman after the event.HONG KONG, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – GITEX Global 2025 concluded successfully last Friday. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) joined hands with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to stage two pavilions featuring 22 exhibitors showcasing the latest applications and solutions in AI and robotics, IoT and greentech. The HKTDC also helped organise pitching sessions and a networking dinner to help Hong Kong’s I&T enterprises establish local business connections.During the exhibition, exhibitor Robocore Technology Limited was in discussion with a multinational outdoor advertising company that was actively considering purchasing Robocore’s advertising robots for global use. Roy Lam, CEO of Robocore Technology, said: “GITEX marks our fourth overseas exhibition this year with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, following CES in Las Vegas, USA, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, and Viva Technology (VivaTech) in Paris, France. We established connections with more than 250 Middle Eastern companies over the five-day exhibition in GITEX. Many buyers expressed interest in purchasing our robots or becoming local distributors. We are also delighted to have met with the authorities from Oman again at GITEX and confirmed that we are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Hong Kong this Thursday, aimed at co-establishing an AI and Robotics Center in Oman, advancing localised talent training and certification, and implementing cross-departmental pilot projects.” He is very pleased to see the strong demand for Hong Kong's I&T products and services in the Middle East market and will continue to actively expand into the region.To help Hong Kong exhibitors establish a stronger network with the Middle East and international markets, the HKTDC hosted a networking dinner on 14 October together with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Dubai. Around 100 industry representatives attended from Hong Kong, the local region and beyond. Hong Kong exhibitors were able to connect with local counterparts to explore business opportunities. Winnie Leung, founder of exhibitor WYNI Technology, shared after the dinner: “The HKTDC has bridged the gap between Hong Kong’s I&T enterprises and the Middle East market by helping us to establish contacts locally to understand the diverse opportunities and challenges in the Middle East market, and by connecting us with local banks and companies to advance business expansion efforts in the region.” Moving forward, WYNI Technology will follow up further to solidify potential partnerships and continue expanding in the Middle East market.Another exhibitor, Canpanion Group Limited, engaged with a local education company during the networking dinner. Both parties are exploring ways to integrate Canpanion’s technology into inclusive education. They also established contact with relevant local authorities and will further explore collaboration opportunities through the help of the ETO in Dubai. Additionally, another local educational institution expressed interest in partnering with them and the government to establish an AI school, thereby fostering an ecosystem for smart education.Start-up and investor event Expand North Star took place from 12 to 15 October at Dubai Harbour, where HKSTP set up a Pavilion showcasing innovative solutions from its 10 park companies. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University also participated in the exhibition.The HKTDC continues to lead Hong Kong businesses in participating in major international tech exhibitions, helping local start-ups expand overseas and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global innovation and technology hub. Following GITEX Global 2025, the HKTDC will once again organise the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion next year at CES in Las Vegas, USA in January, the MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Spain in March and VivaTech in Paris, France, providing an effective platform for I&T companies to showcase their cutting-edge technologies.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3WQ6eVWHong Kong I&T enterprises showcased their latest solutions at GITEX Global 2025Robocore Technology Limited established connections with over 250 Middle Eastern enterprises during the five-day exhibition, which has helped them expand into the Middle East market. The HKTDC hosted a networking dinner with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai on 14 October, helping Hong Kong's I&T enterprises establish local business connections.Websites:https://exhibitors.gitex.com/gitex-global-2025/Exhibitor/ExbDetails/hong-kong-trade-development-councilMedia enquiriesFor enquiries, please contact HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the Chinese Mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- Over 620 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions will showcase alcoholic, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages including beer, brandy, Chinese baijiu, Japanese sake, whisky, wine, and vodka,- Inaugural “World of Spirits” zone features spirits from 13 countries and regions, helping international brands go global and tap into new markets, leveraging the opportunities brought by the reduction in liquor duty- Homegrown brands are on the rise, and the Wine and Spirits Fair offers a platform for Hong Kong brands to showcase their creativity and strength while exploring and seizing international market expansion opportunities- The Wine and Spirits Fair continues to host blind tasting sessions led by three experts, who will select a list of their favourite wines and spiritsHONG KONG, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 17th edition of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (the Wine & Spirits Fair), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held on 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will showcase beer, sake, spirits, wines, low- and non- alcoholic beverages to industry professionals and buyers. This year, 620 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions will participate, with a significant increase in Chinese baijiu exhibitors. The rise of homegrown brands, combined with fine wines from around the world, highlights Hong Kong’s role as a hub for the wine and spirits trade and meets the market’s demand for diverse alcoholic beverages.With a growing market demand for spirits and the HKSAR Chief Executive’s announcement in last year’s Policy Address regarding the reduction in liquor duty, Hong Kong continues to strengthen its role as an international trade platform, helping spirits brands go global.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, said: “The reduction of duty on high end liquor had a positive impact on the industry and encouraged diversified development in the spirits market. At this year’s Wine & Spirits Fair, there is a new World of Spirits zone where buyers and visitors can explore the rich variety of flavours of spirits from around the world. Some 20 activities will further promote the diverse development of the spirits market.”Strong exhibitor line-up with global selectionsExhibitors represent Hong Kong and various provinces and cities on the Chinese Mainland, including Fujian, Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Xinjiang, and Zhejiang (Zhuji) as well as Taiwan. International exhibitors include those from Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, Czechia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Russia, South Korea, Spain and the United States.The inaugural “World of Spirits” zone features spirits from 13 countries and regions, including Chinese baijiu, brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka and whisky. Chinese baijiu is a highlight, with six of the “Top 10 Chinese Baijiu Brands” participating, including Kweichow Moutai, Jiangsu Yanghe, and Wuliangye, Luzhou Laojiao, Jiannanchun, Langjiu from Sichuan.Kweichow Moutai will showcase its iconic “Flying Fairy” Moutai and the award-winning “Golden Prince” Moutai Prince, which was recognised as a "2024 Annual Golden Case” in Activity Marketing. Luzhou Laojiao, the brand inscribed in the First National Intangible Cultural Heritage List of China, will present a Luzhou Laojiao Antique Edition and Guojiao 1573, and launch a new baijiu on the first day of the Wine & Spirits Fair. Wuliangye and Yanghe demonstrate the trend of integrating innovative technologies into the baijiu industry, aiming for younger and more diverse markets, injecting new energy into the sector.Hong Kong Actor Timmy Hung’s brand Hongjiaban Maotai blends traditional brewing techniques with Hong Kong-style flavours and action movie culture, while strictly following Maotai's ancient brewing methods.Austria’s Martin & Ann Arndorfer Anina Verde, a top-tier Austrian natural wine will be featured in the Wine and Spirits Fair. Italy’s Don Carlo features a unique brewing process that takes over three years, offering a balanced structure and rich layers.Hyakusyun Junmai Daiginjo from Japan uses locally grown “Mino Nishiki” sake rice cultivated through natural farming methods and is unfiltered, preserving its original flavour, aroma, richness, and natural effervescence.With rising demand for low-alcohol beverages, Punch Club OÜ, an Estonian craft cocktail brand, specialises in organic, low-sugar, ready-to-drink cocktails for health-conscious consumers.The Wine & Spirits Fair also features the “Friends of Wine” zone, which showcases gourmet foods designed to complement alcoholic beverages.Spirits-related activities help the industry seize new opportunitiesTo help the spirits industry seize new opportunities in the market, nearly half of this year’s activities are spirits-related, including the 2025 China Baijiu Culture International Promotion Asia Forum, co-hosted by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association and the HKTDC on 6 November. 2025 Hong Kong International Spirits Challenge Awards Ceremony on 7 November, organised by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Wine & Spirits, will honour outstanding Chinese baijiu brands. Tomy Fong, Experienced Chinese Baijiu Connoisseur, will present “Baijiu – The Rising Trend” on the same day to explore the current trends of Chinese Baijiu. Baijiu 101 Class on the last day of the Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by VTC, will also allow the public to experience baijiu culture and tasting methods, and learn about its 12 aroma types.Three Masters of Wine will host several major events: Debra Meiburg will lead the Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia Presentation Ceremony, Wine Industry Conference: AI in Wine Business, and Austrian Wine and Local Sauce Pairing Workshop. Jennifer Docherty will share insights in a seminar titled Off the beaten path, gems from unsung regions. Xing Wei will host Tasting Chinese Terroir Wines, and join Carlito Chiu, an award-winning sommelier, along with Calvin Choi, a certified sommelier, in the blind tasting event. They will select their favourite wines and spirits as reference for industry buyers, to be announced on the first of the Fair.Other competitions and food pairing events including HK Best Spirits Awards 2025, Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2025 and Mixology Party. Several exciting pairing sessions have been added, including WINE LUXE Hong Kong TOP 10 Wine Pairing Restaurant Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025 on the second day of the Fair and Sake-Chinese Food Pairing on the final day.Public Day welcomes wine loversOn the final day, the “Wine Fiesta” Zone will be open to public ticket holders aged 18 or above to sample and buy a range of wines and spirits, while enjoying wine tasting experiences through several activities. Regular tickets are priced at HK$220, with specially priced tickets at HK$128 available from 22 October to 7 November via CTG Bus, GoByBus, HK Liquor Store, HK01, HKGO, KKDay, KLOOK, lankwaifong.com, Trip.com, Winenow, Wai Shing Wine International CO., Ltd. and Trans-Island Chinalink. Ticket buyers will receive a Lucaris crystal wine glass on a first-come, first-served basis.Photo download: http://bit.ly/3L1lqwSAt the press conference, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Jenny Koo (centre) announced that the 16th International Wine & Spirits Fair will bring together more than 620 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions Debra Meiburg MW (left), Master of Wine, and Tomy Fong (right), Experienced Baijiu Connoisseur, also analysed industry trends at the press conferenceJenny Koo, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director (front row centre), Debra Meiburg MW, Master of Wine (front row third left), Tomy Fong, Experienced Chinese Baijiu Connoisseur (front row third right) and representatives from consulates and industry organisations attended the 17th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair press conferenceThis year's Wine & Spirits Fair will bring exhibitors from Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland, and overseas exhibitors from around the world.The Wine & Spirits Fair showcases fine wines and spirits from around the world as well as related products and services to trade visitors and buyers, promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wine and spiritsKweichow Moutai showcases its iconic “Flying Fairy” Moutai and the award-winning “Golden Prince” Moutai PrinceHong Kong Actor Timmy Hung’s brand Hongjiaban Maotai blends traditional brewing techniques with Hong Kong-style flavours and action movie culture, while strictly following Maotai's ancient brewing methods.The champion of the Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024 –HK region, Yvonne from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Clubhouse, created a signature cocktail named “Secret”.The champion of the Hong Kong International Mixology Showdown 2024 – GBA, Kenneth from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Clubhouse, created a signature cocktail named “Harmony”.WebsiteHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the Chinese Mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) has entered into a Sale and Implementation Deed (SID) with the Administrators of Regional Express Holdings Limited (Administrators Appointed) and certain of its subsidiaries (Rex), which operates the leading regional airline in Australia. Air T expects to close the acquisition of Rex by year-end if creditor and other approvals are obtained.Air T has been working closely with the Administrators and the Australian Government, Rex's secured lender, to develop a solution that best serves the interests of all stakeholders. To support the implementation of the acquisition, Air T and the Commonwealth of Australia have entered into an agreement pursuant to which Rex's financing arrangements will be restructured in connection with the acquisition.The proposed acquisition contemplates a continuation and growth of Rex's regional airline business and continuing employment for its workforce.Rex plays an essential role in connecting regional Australian communities. Approximately 50% of Rex's routes are not serviced by any other airline. Air T likes the Rex Saab 340 program and will be funding Rex's engine renewal program and returning its fleet to service.Air T will work to ensure Rex will continue to operate on a sustainable basis, thereby providing critical services to regional Australians. Air T believes it was selected to acquire the company in part because of its long-term investment horizon, experience in regional aircraft, and commitment to stabilizing and growing Rex.The transaction remains subject to certain other approvals, including approval by Rex's creditors and the Federal Court of Australia.Further disclosure regarding the implementation of the transaction will be provided as the transaction progresses. Air T remains committed to transparency and will share information about the transaction during this process.About AIR T, INC.Established in 1980, Air T, Inc. is a portfolio of powerful businesses and financial assets, each of which is independent yet interrelated. Its core segments are overnight air cargo, ground support equipment, commercial aircraft, engines and parts, and digital solutions. We seek to expand, strengthen and diversify Air T's after-tax cash flow per share. Our goal is to build Air T's core businesses, and when appropriate, to expand into adjacent and other industries. We seek to activate growth and overcome challenges while delivering meaningful value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.airt.com. The information on our website is available for informational purposes only and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements in this press release, including those contained in "Overview," are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes", "pending", "future", "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "depends" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as:An inability to finance our operations through bank or other financing or through the sale of issuance of debt or equity securities;Economic and industry conditions in the Company's markets;The risk that contracts with FedEx could be terminated or adversely modified;The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx will be reduced;The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment;The impact of any terrorist activities on United States soil or abroad;The Company's ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels;The Company's ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations;The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company's overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided;Market acceptance of the Company's commercial and military equipment and services;Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services;Changes in government regulation and technology;Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments;Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment;Market acceptance and operational success of the Company's commercial jet engines and parts segment or its aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; andDespite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.CONTACTTracy KennedyChief Financial Officer704-264-5102SOURCE: Air T, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (“Tradelink”), a leading digital service provider in Hong Kong and Fadada Intelligence (Hong Kong) Limited (“Fadada”), a global provider of electronic signature, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. Under this collaboration, Tradelink will serve as the exclusive distributor of Fadada’s global signing platform, Nota Sign, in Hong Kong, focusing on local customer needs and jointly promoting the adoption of digital signing services in the region. Additionally, the two parties will integrate their systems via Tradelink’s T+ digital platform to address efficiency and compliance challenges in cross-border document signing for both individuals and corporations.This partnership delivers value across two core dimensions: On one hand, Nota Sign will integrate Tradelink’s trusted digital identity — iD-One (for individuals) and iCorp-One (for corporations) — supported by recognized certificates issued by Tradelink’s wholly owned subsidiary, Digi-Sign Certification Services Limited, the only recognized commercial certification authority in Hong Kong. Combined with remote signing capabilities, this enhances the compliance and security of Nota Sign in the Hong Kong and overseas markets, ensuring hassle-free signing for customers. On the other hand, the integration with the T+ platform will streamline the entire document “initiation–signing–management” process, enabling global enterprises to access a seamless cross-border e-signature experience without the need to build additional technical infrastructure.Fadada has been a leading player in the electronic signature field for over a decade, serving renowned companies such as Microsoft, DELL, SAP, AIRBUS, FedEx, and DHL. Its clients span industries including internet, finance, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Nota Sign, Fadada’s global e-signature platform supports diverse scenarios such as HR management, supply chain collaboration, cross-border transactions, IP licensing, financial services, and medical. In terms of global legal compliance, Nota Sign aligns with multiple legal frameworks, including eIDAS, ESIGN, and ETO, supports certification from major global CA authorities, and enables localized identity verification across more than 100 countries and regions. On the data governance front, it complies with the EU’s GDPR and Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), covering the entire data lifecycle from collection to transmission and storage, with regionalized data storage ensuring sovereignty and security. The platform also offers multi-level trusted signing capabilities, supporting SES, SES + eKYC, AES, and QES to meet various risk preferences.Mr. Tommy Yuen, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, remarked: "The partnership with Fadada marks a significant milestone in advancing cross-border digital document exchange. As Hong Kong continues to play its role as a super connector and super value-adder, Tradelink is proud to echo that mission by empowering enterprises to enter the Chinese Mainland market while extending their global reach."Mr. Huang Xiang, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Fadada, commended: "We look forward to working with Tradelink to leverage resources across the Greater Bay Area. This collaboration not only brings quality digital signing services to Hong Kong enterprises but also contributes to positioning Hong Kong as a showcase for legal technology, enabling local businesses to access globally compliant, secure, efficient, and intelligent legal tech services."This partnership reflects the shared vision of both parties: leveraging Nota Sign’s product strengths and Tradelink’s trusted digital identity and authentication capabilities to drive innovation in cross-border digital signing, enhance global compliance management for enterprises, and meet the growing demand for secure, adaptable digital solutions in Hong Kong and the surrounding region.From left to right: Mr. Huang Xiang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fadada, Mr. Tommy Yuen, S.B.S., Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of TradelinkFrom left to right: Mr. Andrew Cheng, Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer of Tradelink, Mr. Tommy Yuen, S.B.S., Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, Mr. Huang Xiang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fadada, Ms. Sabrina Lin, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FadadaAbout Tradelink Electronic Commerce LimitedEstablished in 1988 and listed in 2005, Tradelink (Stock Code: 536) is Hong Kong’s digital efficiency pioneer. Since 1997, the company has successfully brought the advantages of its e-solutions to tens of thousands of organisations. Tradelink has pioneered numerous innovative business technology applications in Hong Kong, including EDI, digital certificates, biometric ID and warehouse automation. In addition to offering expertise in supply chain, identity management and PayTech solutions, the company leads in the city’s business-to-government document compliance market. Tradelink customers span all industry sectors. The company has earned the trust of governments, multinationals, and small and medium businesses alike. Hong Kong-based organisations seeking to measurably benefit from greater digital efficiency have a reliable partner with Tradelink.For more information about Tradelink, please visit http://www.tradelink.com.hk.About Fadada Intelligence (Hong Kong) LimitedFadada has been deeply engaged in the field of electronic signatures for over a decade, serving more than 100,000 enterprise clients worldwide across diverse industries, including internet, finance, manufacturing, consumer goods, logistics and transportation, real estate and construction, healthcare, human resources, government, and public services. Nota Sign, developed by Fadada, is a global electronic signature platform that strictly complies with electronic signature, data security, and privacy protection laws and regulations in major countries and regions around the world. It supports legal and regulatory requirements in over 100 countries and regions globally. Fadada is committed to building a trusted global e-signature network that provides reliable, intelligent, and convenient electronic signing services for businesses and individuals worldwide.For more information about Nota Sign, please visit https://www.notasign.com/zh-HK. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tech Week Singapore 2025 was successfully held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from October 8 to 9. As one of the featured exhibitors, GYMD Digital Technology（ http://www.geega.com.en ）. drew significant attention with its industrial digitalization and AI solutions, attracting a steady flow of visitors to its booth.Throughout the exhibition, GYMD engaged with professionals from the manufacturing, artificial intelligence, logistics, and supply chain sectors worldwide. Visitors showed strong interest in the company’s latest achievements in industrial software and industrial AI applications, particularly in digital production management and data-driven factory operations.GYMD’s on-site team delivered systematic demonstrations showcasing practical application scenarios and tangible business value. The team also held in-depth discussions with customers on industry practices and emerging technology trends, generating lively interaction and positive feedback throughout the event.Rooted in Manufacturing, Expanding Across the Industrial Value ChainOriginating in the automotive industry, GYMD has developed a deep understanding of industrial operations and successfully integrated digital technologies with domain expertise. Its solutions, derived from real-world automotive production practices, now serve industries such as automotive, new energy, and electronics manufacturing. The company provides intelligent services covering the entire value chain from R&D and production to supply, sales, and after-sales.To date, GYMD’s solutions have been successfully deployed in nearly 60 smart factories across more than 40 cities worldwide. Its operations have expanded from China to global markets. By leveraging its unified industrial platform, the company helps enterprises transform from isolated digital applications to fully intelligent operations, enabling shorter R&D cycles, lower defect rates, and improvements in overall manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.Empowering Global Practices and Building Localized Digital EcosystemsWith proven implementation capabilities, GYMD is accelerating its strategic expansion.In 2024, GYMD began systematically empowering Agytek, its joint venture in Malaysia, by transferring mature digital transformation expertise and building a professional team. By aligning its solutions with local industrial strengths and market needs, GYMD is helping Agytek create a localized and sustainable digital ecosystem.At the Proton Super Factory, GYMD implemented digital solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and set a new benchmark for intelligent manufacturing. The company developed a digital factory system characterized by flexibility, agility, intelligence, and transparency, offering end-to-end services across the automotive lifecycle, including R&D, intelligent manufacturing, logistics, and digital marketing.Today, GYMD’s international business network spans 14 countries worldwide. During Tech Week Singapore, the company received partnership interest from enterprises in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other regions, demonstrating growing global momentum.Through this exhibition, GYMD not only showcased its technological strength but also broadened its international vision and reinforced its commitment to advancing global digital transformation. Looking ahead, the company will continue to build on its strong manufacturing foundation to deliver high-quality, practical, and scalable solutions that drive intelligent industrial upgrades around the world.Company: GYMD Digital Technology Co., Ltd.Contact Person: DavidEmail: geega-bm@geely.com Website: https://www.geega.com/en/ Telephone: 15510031213City: chongqing Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LONDON, Oct 21, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VirPoint.com, a leading multi-asset trading platform, recently announced the expansion of its crypto and digital asset investment business in the UK and Europe. Under the leadership of Alexander Melnik, Senior Investment Specialist and Head of Crypto Desk, the crypto and digital asset investment division continues to perform strongly. This continued outperformance reflects VirPoint's ongoing commitment to delivering measurable value to clients through a combination of advanced analytics, AI-driven trading tools, and experienced human insight.In 2023, portfolios managed within VirPoint's Crypto Desk achieved average annual returns of 18.2%, exceeding the company's overall performance average of 8.5%, as reported by Yahoo Finance. Select digital-asset strategies under the division generated returns of up to 27%, highlighting the platform's success in integrating blockchain-based investments with traditional CFD and equity frameworks."VirPoint's strength lies in our ability to merge institutional discipline with innovation," said a company spokesperson. "Under Melnik's direction, the Crypto Desk has become a model for how technology and expert strategy can work together to navigate volatility and capture long-term growth opportunities."The performance reinforces VirPoint's position as a trusted partner for Prime-tier and institutional clients seeking diversified exposure across global markets. By aligning advanced trading infrastructure with strategic portfolio management, VirPoint continues to deliver consistent outcomes in both traditional and emerging asset classes.Investment Philosophy: AI-Enhanced Human InsightMelnik is a vocal advocate for technology-assisted investing, describing himself as "a big fan of innovation when it serves human intelligence not replaces it." Within VirPoint's ecosystem, he has helped refine the AI-based tools that monitor market sentiment, volatility, and correlation risk. Clients receive personal guidance on setting up these features through one-on-one Zoom or phone sessions, where Melnik explains each metric and integrates it into their trading strategy.His risk-management philosophy follows two core frameworks used by top institutional desks:The Kelly Criterion Adaptation - optimizing position size relative to the probability of success to maximize long-term portfolio growth while controlling drawdowns.Value-at-Risk (VaR) Discipline - maintaining exposure within statistically defined loss thresholds, ensuring stability even during unexpected volatility.By blending these quantitative techniques with intuition built from years on trading floors, Melnik helps clients capture opportunities while safeguarding capital - what he calls "the art of growing without overreaching."In 2024, Alexander Melnik and his team were honored with the VirPoint Excellence Award for outstanding performance and deep client satisfaction. The prestigious award, now prominently displayed in the firm's headquarters, serves as a symbol of Melnik's lasting impact on client trust and results.Beyond the accolade, he is widely respected for his mentorship of new specialists within VirPoint, always emphasizing integrity, patience, and emotional intelligence as pillars of advisory excellence. His mentorship sessions consistently draw ambitious younger traders eager to learn to balance technical rigor with psychological resilience.Melnik also leads advanced internal training sessions focused on modern asset allocation principles, where he promotes his signature strategy of combining traditional investments with digital assets to improve overall portfolio performance. His approach to strategic reallocation within blockchain-linked instruments has helped clients achieve higher percentage returns while maintaining strong risk control, a philosophy that has since been adopted by several VirPoint advisors across the firm.Under his guidance, many junior advisors have doubled their client satisfaction scores and demonstrated marked improvements in portfolio stability across volatile markets.For Melnik, education is not a task - it's a philosophy. He believes clients should understand why they invest, not just where. His trademark line, repeated in countless client meetings, summarizes this mindset:"Education is the king. Don't ask yourself if this or if that choose this and that. In diversity and knowledge lies real stability."Looking Ahead: Join the VirPoint CommunityAs VirPoint.com continues to expand its presence across the UK and Europe, the firm is deepening its commitment to client education and empowerment. New investors are invited to join VirPoint's New Client Program, which includes a complimentary introductory Zoom session led by experienced specialists such as Alexander Melnik. These sessions cover platform navigation, strategy fundamentals, and effective use of VirPoint's AI tools - giving clients the confidence to trade smarter from the start.Prospective traders can register directly on VirPoint.com to open an account, explore the VirPoint Academy, and access free resources including tutorials, webinars, and market guides. Whether you are new to CFD trading or managing a diverse portfolio, VirPoint offers the tools, education, and expert support to help you take the next step in your financial journey.Media ContactVirPoint Communications TeamWebsite: https://virpoint.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Chvaletice Manganese Project optimization program underway to enhance efficiency, reduce capital and operating costs, and position Europe's only high-purity manganese producer to meet rising EV, energy storage demand and defence applications.HighlightsGlobal demand for high-purity manganese continues to accelerate as electric vehicle batteries pivot to high manganese designs, stationary energy storage adoption expands and defence applications scale up.Euro Manganese's metal-route process validated as flexible and efficient pathway to supply both HPMSM and HPEMM feedstocks for evolving cathode chemistries.Demonstration Plant results underpin optimization workstreams targeting operating cost reductions, improved recoveries, and optimized capital expenditures.External engineering specialists engaged to identify Commercial Plant efficiency improvements and implement best-practice design refinements.Market report prepared by industry expert, Andrew Zemek at MarketEye, confirms that Euro Manganese's metal-route is the most flexible way of future-proofing the output of the Chvaletice Commercial Plant in the context of changing demand for the manganese feedstock mix for high-manganese batteries.Optimization outcomes expected to inform next-phase development plans and potential updated technical studies.Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 20, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "Euro Manganese") is pleased to provide an update as it continues to advance its Chvaletice Manganese Project ("Chvaletice") in the Czech Republic toward commercialization. The update reflects ongoing efforts to align project execution and development priorities with evolving market conditions and learnings from the operation of the Demonstration Plant.President & CEO, Martina Blahova, commented: "With our Demonstration Plant having validated the Chvaletice process and product quality, our focus has shifted to translating these learnings into commercial-scale efficiencies. Our focus on recovery and costs aims to achieve meaningful improvements in unit operating costs and capital intensities. We see sustained demand for high-purity manganese across both lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries, and Euro Manganese is working to respond to this critical need."Global Market Outlook and Company StrategyGlobal demand for high-purity manganese continues to strengthen as electric-vehicle ("EV") and energy storage markets expand and diversify. Manganese-rich cathode chemistries are gaining traction for both lithium-ion and emerging sodium-ion batteries due to their cost, performance and safety advantages. Independent forecasts anticipate significant supply shortfalls post-2027, underscoring the need for secure, low-carbon sources outside of China.1Euro Manganese's strategy - to establish a fully traceable European supply of high-purity manganese feedstocks remains well-founded. The Company's Chvaletice Project offers a unique combination of proven technology, circular production from recycled tailings, and alignment with Europe's strategic autonomy and energy-transition goals, working towards supplying the EV, energy-storage, defence, and speciality-alloy sectors.Validation of Metal-Route OptionalityA report prepared by Andrew Zemek at Marketeye, (September 2025)2 and paid for by Euro Manganese confirms that Euro Manganese's metal-route process is the most flexible way of future-proofing the output of the Chvaletice Commercial Plant in the context of changing demand for the manganese feedstock mix for high-manganese batteries. The process provides strategic optionality to produce high-purity electrolytic manganese metal ("HPEMM") and/or high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate ("HPMSM"). This dual-route capability positions the Company to respond dynamically to future shifts in cathode chemistries and customer requirements. HPMSM remains the dominant feedstock for cathode chemistries, however new materials such as manganese oxide (Mn₃O₄) and manganese carbonate (MnCO₃) have emerged. These alternative manganese feedstocks can be produced from HPEMM.EMN's Chairman, Rick Anthon, commented:"Euro Manganese's strategic advantage lies in its combination of strong project fundamentals, proven flowsheet, and alignment with Europe's decarbonisation and economic security goals. The optimization program aims to ensure we maintain our competitive edge and build on our first mover advantage in Europe with a goal of reducing costs and maximising value for shareholders, while delivering a sustainable source of high-purity manganese for the battery market and other strategic sectors."Optimization and Efficiency ProgramFollowing the successful operation of its Demonstration Plant, Euro Manganese has initiated an optimization program to incorporate operational learnings into design of the Commercial Plant. Key workstreams include exploring:Improved recoveries and metallurgical balancing;Optimized equipment-sizing and layout;Reduced reagent and consumables use; andEnhanced process control.The Company has engaged external engineering specialists, including a large engineering firm, to conduct independent reviews and recommend efficiency upgrades. This structured, best-practice approach mirrors successful programs across the battery and mining sectors that have delivered lower capital intensity and stronger commercial and sustainability outcomes for other companies.Next Steps and OutlookThe outcomes of the optimization program will guide Euro Manganese's next phase of development, including any potential updates to technical studies.The Company remains confident that its strategic focus on producing high-purity manganese feedstocks, supported by continued engineering discipline and process improvements, positions it to capitalize on the forecasted supply deficit and growing demand for manganese-rich battery materials. The Chvaletice Project's fundamentals as a fully traceable, low-carbon, European source of high-purity manganese remains robust.About Euro ManganeseEuro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) is a battery materials company developing the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic, Europe's only near-term source of high-purity manganese, a critical ingredient in next-generation electric vehicles, energy storage batteries and defence applications.The Chvaletice Manganese Project will reprocess historic mine tailings to produce high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (HPEMM), and high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), establishing a fully traceable, low-carbon supply chain within the European Union.With its Demonstration Plant having produced on-spec products and optimization work underway to enhance commercial plant efficiency, Euro Manganese is positioned to become Europe's first domestic producer of high-purity manganese, meeting the rising demand for sustainable, strategic battery materials while advancing Europe's clean-energy and supply-chain independence goals.Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.Authorized for release by the President and CEO of Euro Manganese Inc.Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) or the ASX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.EnquiriesLodeRock AdvisorsNeil WeberInvestor and Media Relations - North America+1 (647) 222-0574neil.weber@loderockadvisors.comJane Morgan ManagementJane MorganInvestor and Media Relations - Australia+61 (0) 405 555 618jm@janemorganmanagement.com.auMartina BlahovaPresident and CEO+1 (604) 681-1010Company Address: #709 -700 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8Website: www.mn25.caFollow us on: LinkedIn | X | YouTubeClick Here to Subscribe to our mailing list for updatesForward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the optimization program and ability to strengthen economics or any other benefits including enhancing efficiency, reducing capital and operating costs, that results of the optimization program will be similar to successful optimization programs done for other companies, statements regarding increasing demand for manganese, the Company's strategy for its Chvaletice Project, the Company's ability to supply to EV, energy-storage, defence, and speciality-alloy sectors, and the Company's ability to navigate current market conditions. All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company, including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate as planned, the optimization program will provide opportunities to increase efficiencies, the Company will have sufficient financing, and that the Company will be able to meet the conditions of its secured financing. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: results from the optimization program that do not lead to efficiencies or reductions in cost; insufficient working capital; inability to meet the conditions of its secured financing, risks due to granting security, lack of availability of financing for developing and advancing the Chvaletice Project; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in electric vehicle battery markets and chemistries; risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and regulation and changes in laws by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2024, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.1 https://www.globalgrowthinsights.com/market-reports/manganese-market-113860 2 High-Purity Manganese Market Report (September 2025) prepared and paid for Euro Manganese Inc by Andrew Zemek, marketeye.orgTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/271013 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the highly anticipated lighting industry flagship events — the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo — will open next week. The Autumn Lighting Fair will be staged from 27 to 30 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, while the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will run from 28 to 31 October at AsiaWorld-Expo. Under the theme “Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future”, the twin lighting shows will bring together leading brands from around the globe to present an extensive array of innovative and intelligent lighting products and solutions.The two fairs will feature some 3,000 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan, as well as exhibitors from across the Asia-Pacific such as Australia, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore; from Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom; and from North and South America, including Brazil, Canada and the United States. Highlights include a variety of distinctive exhibits, such as lighting products designed to enhance wellness and lifestyle, Japanese luminaire crafted with specialty materials and unique technologies, and energy-efficient outdoor lighting solutions. A highlight zone of the Autumn Lighting Fair, the Hall of Connected Lighting makes a return in 2025, bringing together some 70 leading brands to showcase cutting-edge smart lighting and IoT applications. They include local brand GRE Alpha, Foshan Electrical and Lighting, and TUYA Smart from the Chinese Mainland, as well as international names such as Casambi and LEDiL from Finland, Moorgen from Germany, Koizumi from Japan and Signify from the Netherlands. The zone will showcase a variety of award-winning designs and immersive lighting experiences, allowing industry professionals to gain deeper insights into cutting-edge technologies and their applications. Signify will unveil its latest product series during the fair. Global buyers are welcome to visit the fairs and may register now for a free buyer badge – https://tinyurl.com/4xrh93ekHighlighted exhibits at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) include:Signify (China) Investment Co., Ltd.Product Zone: Hall of Connected LightingBooth No.: GH-D02VitaUp Vitamin D3 ModulesThe Philips VitaUp Vitamin D3 Modules offer a safe, controlled source of low-intensity UVB exposure to naturally support healthy vitamin D levels. Designed for long-term use, five-days of exposure delivers the equivalent UVB dose of a 15-minute midday walk two to three times per week in spring or summer, as recommended by global health authorities. The modules are compatible with SNS accessories, allowing seamless integration into existing luminaire systems or can be installed as standalone ceiling units, offering outstanding flexibility and functionality.LEDiL OyProduct Zone: Hall of Connected LightingBooth No.: GH-P25CORALThe CORAL series lenses combine standout aesthetics with precision-engineered performance. The oval-shaped 115° + 6° beam is ideal for a wide range of demanding lighting applications, and the 2-component moulded construction ensures both exceptional durability and optical excellence.With superior colour mixing and compatibility with clustered high-power LEDs, CORAL lenses can transform ordinary spaces into vivid and dynamic environments in limitless ways.Koizumi Sangyo (H.K.) Corporation LimitedProduct Zone: Hall of Connected LightingBooth No.: GH-C10Gold/Silver Weaving Pendant LightThis pendant light, co-created by Koizumi Lighting and NISHIMURA Shoten in Kyoto, celebrates traditional craftsmanship through use of the distinctive Hikihaku technique. Artisans delicately embed metal foil onto the surface of the lampshade, resulting in a unique interplay of pattern and texture. A wall-mounted version is also available. Jiangsu Insona Communication Technology Co., Ltd.Product Zone: Hall of Connected LightingBooth No.: GH-D06Smart Lighting SystemUsing human-centric lighting technology, the system features a circadian algorithm that precisely synchronises with local sunrise and sunset times without requiring network connectivity. By supporting the body’s natural biological rhythm, it promotes wellness and comfort in indoor spaces. This innovation in design has earned it the Magnolia Lighting Award – Gold Award for Technological Innovation, and the system is accredited with WELL Certification and Apple HomeKit smart ecosystem certification.General Lighting Innovation LimitedProduct Zone: LED LightingBooth No.: 5B-E20LED Neon StripRenowned for its exceptional flexibility, impact resistance and all-weather durability, the Neon Strip – Flexi Cites Series features high-quality silicone materials with a smooth, seamless surface. The latest models allow custom cutting and instant connection on site, enabling versatile installation to suit various spatial designs and creative lighting applications.With an IP67 protection rating, dimming capability and an impressive LED lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, the series delivers energy-efficient performance and durability without compromising aesthetics. Ideal for commercial façades, art installations and outdoor advertising displays, it provides professional users with a perfect balance of functionality, flexibility and visual appeal.First Bright International LimitedProduct Zone: Hall of AuroraBooth No.: 1E-D10Edge-Lit Exit LightWith over 30 years of industry expertise, Hong Kong-based First Bright International Limited supplies smart, energy-efficient and safety-focused lighting solutions that provide stable support for intelligent buildings and sustainable urban development. First Bright specialises in the design and manufacture of safety lighting products, including exit signs, emergency luminaires, emergency power devices, and intelligent emergency lighting systems compatible with DALI-2 and Zigbee control technologies. All production processes strictly comply with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the products are certified to multiple international safety standards, ensuring superior quality and dependable performance. Shenzhen LED Home Opto-Electronics Co., LtdProduct Zone: Residential LightingBooth No.: 3C-A01Linear Light APT3055Developed by Shenzhen LED Home Opto-Electronics, the Linear Light APT3055 features a precision-engineered, seamless design that delivers exceptionally uniform and continuous illumination with a soft and natural lighting effect. Constructed from high-strength die-cast aluminium, it meets IP68 and IK10 protection ratings, and can withstand loads of up to 3,000 kg without damage. The light output remains stable with enduring brightness, meeting CE and RoHS European safety and environmental standards. Ideal for in-ground applications such as interior and exterior pathway lighting, landscape projects, and exhibition spaces, this robust fixture delivers a perfect blend of durability, performance and visual refinement.Highlighted exhibits at the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo include:Dongguan Dianming Technology Co., Ltd.Product Zone: Outdoor & Public LightingBooth No.: 8-F14P7 Stadium Light for Large Sports VenuesSpecially developed for large-scale sports venues, Dongguan Dianming Technology Co., Ltd.’s P7 Series Stadium Light delivers a luminous efficacy reaching up to 160 lm/W through an optimised optical design. Its anti-spill and anti-glare features minimise light leakage while a range of beam angle options — with the narrowest reaching 10 degrees — ensures flexible adaptation to diverse lighting requirements. Its multi-layer modular structure enhances heat dissipation and overall stability, and the magnesium-aluminium alloy housing significantly reduces weight. Combining high performance, durability and precision engineering, the P7 Series provides a professional-grade solution ideally suited to stadiums and major sports facilities.Suzhou Tonhi Lighting Technology Co., Ltd.Product Zone: Outdoor & Public LightingBooth No.: 8-B28Little Eagle Solar Floodlight 500WThe Little Eagle Solar Floodlight 500W is designed for residential courtyards, parks, roadways and other outdoor environments. Its high-performance module is built to withstand high-intensity usage and integrates intelligent control technology to deliver safe and consistent performance.With high efficiency, low energy consumption and multiple protection mechanisms, the floodlight ensures reliable operation — making it an ideal solution for both industrial and commercial lighting applications.Photo download: http://bit.ly/4hnPE9wIn addition, both the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will present a range of internationally award-winning lighting designs and lighting products featured in world-renowned architectural and cultural projects. These include Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, the BBC Headquarters in London, the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan province, and the M+ visual art museum in Hong Kong, underscoring Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s premier hub for smart lighting innovation.This year’s Autumn Lighting Fair continues to feature a diverse line-up of thematic zones and product areas. Among the highlights, the prestigious Hall of Aurora will bring together some 540 renowned brands from across the globe, presenting a curated selection of meticulously designed, creative and high-quality lighting products.Taking place at AsiaWorld-Expo, the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will focus on outdoor, industrial and public lighting products and technologies, promoting the advancement of smart city development and sustainable lighting solutions. The fair will also feature a series of dedicated zones, including “Outdoor and Public Lighting”, “Smart Pole and Solution”, “Horticultural Lighting” and “Technical & Professional Lighting”, offering a comprehensive view of the latest applications in lighting technology. Among them, the “Smart Pole and Solution” zone will unveil innovative products integrating IoT sensors, data collection, communications and energy management, enabling smarter and more efficient urban lighting infrastructure.Eco Expo Asia 2025, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will be held concurrently from 28 to 31 October at AsiaWorld-Expo. A complimentary shuttle bus service between the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai and AsiaWorld-Expo will operate throughout the exhibition period, ensuring seamless connectivity between the two venues for exhibitors and buyers.WebsitesHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): hklightingfairae.hktdc.com/enHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: hkotlexpo.hktdc.com/enFree Admission Buyer Registration – https://tinyurl.com/4xrh93ekMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As the digital economy in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is projected to exceed RMB 8.5 trillion in 2025, the data industry is experiencing explosive growth while facing a talent gap of nearly 30 million. There is an urgent demand for professionals in specialized services such as data compliance and asset management. In response to the market’s need for high-level data professionals, eBRAM International Online Arbitration and Mediation Centre (“eBRAM”), an independent not-for-profit arbitration and mediation institution, has collaborated with the Canton Data Exchange to launch the "Hong Kong Data Talent Training Program". This programme aims to cultivate data talent with cross-border perspectives and practical skills, helping the Hong Kong professional service sector to fully connect with the GBA's data industry ecosystem.Seizing Opportunities: Hong Kong Professionals Integrating into the Core of the Data EconomyThe National Data Administration has shown clear support in deepening participation of Hong Kong and Macao professionals in the development of the data industry in its “Action Plan for Accelerating the Cultivation of Digital Talents to Support the Development of the Digital Economy (2024-2026)”, providing a solid policy foundation for Hong Kong to integrate into the national digital development framework. Currently, the digital economy in the GBA is developing rapidly, with the data industry reaching a trillion-level scale. However, severe shortage of professionals in areas such as data compliance, asset management, and cross-border applications, may become a critical bottleneck restricting Hong Kong enterprises from expanding their business in the GBA.Dr. Thomas So, JP, Chairman of eBRAM, said, "As an international legal and financial hubs, Hong Kong possesses unique advantages in data governance and cross-border compliance. This programme is not merely technical training, it also represents a deep integration of Hong Kong's professional services with the data industry ecosystem in the GBA. We aim to help participants in understanding the data economy and data factor market through systematic courses, cultivating a group of high-level core talents in Hong Kong who can lead the digital future, further solidifying the city's pivotal role in the international data flow."Course Highlights: Balancing Theory and Practice to Cultivate Practical Data ProfessionalsThe programme is designed with the core concept of "Policy Interpretation + Practical Case Studies + Scenario Experience + Qualification Certification", focusing on three key areas: data assetization, compliance governance, and cross-border applications. It aims to provide participants with comprehensive skills enhancement through innovative teaching methods and authoritative certification systems.Key Features:- Practical Skills Breakthrough: Covering key areas such as data asset identification, compliance development and property registration, value realization and commercial applications, cross-border mobility, and innovative models, addressing industry challenges in terms of awareness and operations.- Policy Opportunities and Resource Connectivity: Closely aligned with the data policy directions of the GBA and nation, leveraging the "Data Talent Ecosystem" of the Canton Data Exchange to connect practical resources between Mainland China and Hong Kong.- Practice-Based Teaching Design: Features dedicated "Workshop and Sharing" sessions, encouraging participants to bring real-world business challenges, facilitating roundtable discussions and interactions with instructors and peers, achieving the teaching goal of "coming with questions and leaving with solutions".- Authoritative Triple Certification: Participants who passed the assessment will receive the following certidicates:1. A joint completion certificate from eBRAM and Canton Data Exchange2. A "Chief Data Officer (Advanced)" professional competency evaluation certificate issued by the Talent Exchange Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (included in the IITC industrial talent database, verifiable at: https://pj.miitec.cn )3. A "Certified Data Compliance Counselor" certified by Canton Data ExchangeCo-creating the Future: Building a New Ecosystem for Data Talent DevelopmentThis collaboration marks a new phase in the cultivation of data talent between Hong Kong and the GBA. The training programme will take place on November 6, 2025, at the Justice Place in Hong Kong, and on November 7, 2025, at the Canton Data Exchange. The entire course will be conducted in Mandarin, and is specifically designed for Hong Kong professionals who are looking to expand their data business in the GBA.Registration Details:- Early Bird Price: HK$11,600 (register before October 29, 2025)- Standard Price: HK$13,600 (after October 29, 2025)- Strategic Partner Discount Price: HK$10,600Mr. Albert Leung, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of eBRAM, emphasized, "In the era of digital economy, data compliance and governance have become core competitiveness for professional services. Through this training programme, eBRAM not only reinforces its innovative leadership in LegalTech and online dispute resolution, but also connects Hong Kong with the data factor markets in the GBA. We firmly believe this will help solidifying Hong Kong's position as an international legal and innovation hubs, contributing Hong Kong's wisdom and strengths to the development of the national digital economy."RegistrationPlease scan the QR code below for course registration.For enquiries, please contact:Ms. Zhangtraining@ebram.org 13751812487 (Same number for WeChat; for course details, registration process, etc.)About eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution CentreeBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre (“eBRAM”) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee established in 2018, with the support of Asian Academy of International Law Ltd, Hong Kong Bar Association, and The Law Society of Hong Kong. eBRAM tasks itself to elevate Hong Kong’s arbitration and mediation services and build capacity to meet the rapidly expanding demand for online dispute resolution and deal-making services across the borders by utilising innovative technologies to enable the city to become a LawTech centre and hub for international business dispute avoidance and resolution and collaborate with global organisations and participating economies such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Belt-and-Road countries and beyond.eBRAM has developed its ODR platform and DMP Portal leveraging the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud. Cybersecurity and data privacy are our top priorities, and eBRAM makes every effort to ensure the security of information proceeded and stored on its platform.For more information, please visit the organisation’s official website, LinkedIn, and Wechat Official Account (eBRAM). Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BANGKOK, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ATOMIX TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD., a fast-growing provider of intelligent intralogistics and automation solutions, made an impactful debut in Thailand at LogiMAT Southeast Asia 2025. This marks a major milestone in ATOMIX’s global journey — the company’s first-ever appearance in the Thai market — where it showcased its “1 Software + 4 Atoms” integrated solution, demonstrated its flagship pallet shuttle system and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and engaged deeply with local industry leaders to understand the market landscape and validate logistics demand in Thailand.Expanding Horizons: First Step into the Thai MarketThailand’s logistics sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by e-commerce growth, industrial automation, and increased cross-border trade. For ATOMIX TECHNOLOGY, entering this market is a strategic step in its Southeast Asian expansion plan. Participating in LogiMAT Southeast Asia was not only about showcasing technologies — it was about listening, learning, and validating the needs of Thai businesses to deliver better, more tailored solutions in the future.“This event is not just an exhibition for us — it’s a discovery mission,” said Jenny Lu of ATOMIX. “We came here to understand how the Thai logistics industry is evolving, what challenges companies are facing, and how our technologies can be adapted to meet those specific needs. Our goal is to grow with the market, not just enter it.”“1 Software + 4 Atoms”: The Future of Flexible IntralogisticsAt the heart of ATOMIX’s vision is its innovative “1 Software + 4 Atoms” strategy — a modular and scalable approach to intralogistics automation designed to help businesses build flexible, future-proof operations.I. Software – A powerful central platform that integrates warehouse control, fleet management, data analytics, and automation orchestration into a single intelligent system.II．4 Atoms – ATOMIX’s four core hardware modules: pallet shuttle, pallet AMR, Bin Shuttle, and Bin AMR, which can operate independently or as part of a fully connected ecosystem.This modular philosophy enables customers to start small and scale over time, adapting to changing operational demands without costly overhauls. It also reflects ATOMIX’s broader philosophy: flexibility is the foundation of future logistics.“Our ‘1 Software + 4 Atoms’ approach gives customers the freedom to design solutions that fit their exact needs,” explained Jenny Lu. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all model — it’s about combining components intelligently to create value, whether for a small warehouse or a large-scale distribution center.”Showcasing Core Solutions: Pallet Shuttle & AMRDuring LogiMAT Southeast Asia, ATOMIX drew strong attention with its flagship automation solutions — the pallet shuttle system and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) — two key “atoms” in its ecosystem.Pallet Shuttle System – Efficiency and Space OptimizationThe pallet shuttle system is a high-density storage and retrieval solution that uses intelligent shuttles to transport pallets within racking systems. By eliminating the need for traditional forklifts in dense storage areas, the system increases storage capacity, reduces handling time, and improves safety.Key benefits include:1)Higher storage density – Up to 80% better space utilization.2)Improved throughput – Rapid pallet movement and reduced cycle times.3)Enhanced safety and reliability – Less human intervention, fewer risks.4) Seamless scalability – Easily integrated and expandable.Attendees were particularly interested in how the pallet shuttle can be combined with AMRs and AS/RS to build end-to-end, automated material flow systems tailored to their warehouse layouts.Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) – Mobility Meets IntelligenceATOMIX’s AMRs are designed for dynamic, intelligent material transport within facilities. Equipped with advanced sensors and AI navigation, they autonomously move goods, plan routes, and adapt to real-time conditions without fixed infrastructure.Key capabilities include:1)Adaptive navigation – Safe and efficient movement in complex environments.2)System integration – Works seamlessly with shuttles, conveyors, and warehouse management systems.3)Labor optimization – Reduces manual handling and increases workforce productivity.4)Fleet scalability – Centralized management for coordinated robot fleets.Together, these solutions demonstrate how ATOMIX’s modular approach can deliver complete, flexible automation ecosystems.Focus on Learning, Collaboration, and Market ValidationWhile technology demonstrations were a major part of ATOMIX’s presence, the company’s primary goal at LogiMAT Southeast Asia was to engage deeply with the Thai logistics ecosystem — from warehouse operators and retailers to system integrators and manufacturing companies.Through discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, ATOMIX’s team gained valuable insights into local operational challenges, such as:1)The growing demand for automation in medium-sized warehouses.2)Increasing emphasis on cold-chain logistics and temperature-controlled solutions.3)Rising interest in scalable, modular systems that evolve with business needs.“These conversations are shaping our strategy,” said [Spokesperson Name]. “Instead of just bringing products to the market, we want to co-develop solutions with local partners. This approach ensures we’re addressing real challenges and delivering measurable value.”Looking Ahead: Building the Future of Logistics in Southeast AsiaATOMIX’s debut at LogiMAT Southeast Asia marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region. The company plans to strengthen local partnerships, expand technical support and service capabilities, and co-create solutions with customers and integrators in the region.“Our participation here is about more than brand visibility — it’s about building trust, understanding the market, and preparing for sustainable growth,” said Jenny Lu. “We believe Thailand will play a crucial role in the future of intralogistics in Asia, and we’re here to be part of that story.”About ATOMIX TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.ATOMIX TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. is a Singapore-based technology company specializing in intelligent intralogistics solutions. With its innovative “1 Software + 4 Atoms” approach, ATOMIX offers modular and scalable automation technologies — including pallet shuttle systems, AMRs, Bin shuttle, and Bin AMR— that empower businesses to build flexible, future-ready logistics operations. Its solutions are trusted by leading companies across manufacturing, e-commerce, cold chain, and distribution industries throughout Asia-Pacific and beyond.For more information, visit: www.atomix.sg Company: ATOMIX TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.Contact: Cici guEmail: marketing@atomix.sg Website: https://www.atomixrobot.com/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MANILA, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JG Summit Holdings, Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest and more diversified conglomerates, has expanded its partnership with Darwinbox, the AI-powered, mobile-first Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey. Building on their successful four-year collaboration since 2021, the conglomerate will now unify its people strategy and employee experience—laying the groundwork for a future-ready workforce empowered by AI-driven insights and efficiencies.“At JG Summit, we recognize that our people are at the heart of everything we do,” said Lance Y. Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. “Their contributions are vital to our continued success, and we are committed to equipping them with the best tools to help them thrive. Our expanded partnership with Darwinbox empowers us to harness AI-driven automation and insights, enabling greater efficiency and effectiveness as we accelerate our business objectives and transform the way we support and grow our talent.”For JG Summit, this partnership will further unlock workforce potential and sustain competitiveness in a fast-changing business environment. The conglomerate believes that partnering with Darwinbox is a decisive step toward creating cohesion across its ecosystem.Darwinbox provides a unified platform across the conglomerate, offering centralized talent visibility while empowering the organization to attract, develop, and retain top talent. It aligns workforce capabilities with business goals, driving organizational success.According to Gulliver Go, Chief Human Resources Officer of JG Summit, the partnership with Darwinbox further streamlines the companies’ HR data, transactions, and systems to enhance employee experience and improve organizational decision-making.“This also supports our talent agenda by empowering our HR teams with AI-powered insights that provide customized approaches to develop and retain talent. It will significantly reduce the administrative workload of our HR teams through automation and smart workflows,” said Go.“JG Summit has been one of our first champions in the Philippines and a cornerstone of our expansion in this vibrant market,” said Rohit Chennamaneni, Co-founder of Darwinbox. “While our product is built for the world, we’ve made significant investments to localize it for the Philippines — solving for unique policies and processes here. Continuing our partnership with the group, one of the most agile and forward-thinking conglomerates globally, is truly exciting for us.”The continued trust of JG Summit underscores Darwinbox’s growing reputation in the region, combining global product innovation with deep local contextualization. This sets a benchmark for how large enterprises in the Philippines can leverage new technology to elevate employee experience.Trusted by more than 1000+ enterprises globally, Darwinbox was recognized as a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for enterprises, making it the youngest and only Asian company to receive the accolade. Darwinbox’s recent wave of product rollouts include multi-country payroll solution for the Philippines, 45+ embedded Gen-AI features and the launch of its MCP (model-context-protocol) server making it the first agentic-AI-friendly HR tech platform globally.“For JG Summit, the benefits go beyond digitization. We are glad to step into the next chapter of our journey with Darwinbox and excited to harness AI-powered capabilities to elevate people management to new heights. This transformation will help us support our workforce better, empower leaders with sharper decisions, and prepare our organization for the future,” Gokongwei added.About JG Summit:JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGS), a publicly listed company, is one of the largest and more diversified Filipino conglomerates. It is the holding company for a group of companies with substantial business interests in food manufacturing and agro-industrial and commodities (Universal Robina Corp.); real estate and hotel (Robinsons Land Corp.); air transportation (Cebu Pacific Air); digital banking (GoTyme Bank); and petrochemicals (JG Summit Olefins Corporation). The Company also has core investments in telecommunications (PLDT), power generation and distribution (Meralco), banking (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and real estate (Singapore Land Group Limited).About Darwinbox:Darwinbox is a new-age, AI-powered HCM platform built for large and agile enterprises. With 1000+ global customers and a presence across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and India, Darwinbox enables end-to-end employee lifecycle management with modern employee experiences, embedded AI, deep configurability, and region-specific compliance for brands such as Bank of the Philippine Islands, Security Bank, Shakey’s Pizza, Kenangan, Sembcorp, and Banyan Group. Recognized by Gartner, and backed by Salesforce Ventures, TCV, and Sequoia, the company is redefining how people work and grow.For media inquiries, please contact: Rishita.chiranewala@darwinbox.in Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

EXPERT JUDGING, CONSUMER INSIGHTS, AND MARKET DATA DETERMINE REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE IN MORE THAN 70 CATEGORIESThe Winners of the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty 2025KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty, presented by Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors, today unveiled the nation’s finest real estate companies and developments during a black-tie gala held at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur.Welcome speech by Mr. Jules Kay, General Manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and EventsCelebrating success across the full spectrum of the property sector, this year’s programme combined the insights of an independent judging panel, comprehensive market data, and public opinion. A total of 73 categories honoured outstanding achievements in Malaysian real estate: from luxury residences to affordable housing, as well as innovative commercial developments nationwide.JLand Group receives Best Developer (Malaysia)JLand Group emerged as the year’s most decorated winner, gaining the prestigious Best Developer title for the first time, alongside Best Developer (Southern Malaysia) and Best Industrial Developer. Its flagship township Bandar Dato’ Onn garnered three awards, including Best Township Development (Malaysia), while the company also won for the industrial project Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) - STEPEAST.Named Best Developer (Central Malaysia), CPI Land triumphed alongside its project Tuan Heritag3 Residency. Interhill Group was awarded Best Developer (East Malaysia) while its subsidiary Interhill Hospitality won Best Hospitality Developer. Interhill Property won for the high-rise Urban Residences.Berinda Group was awarded Best Sustainable Developer, alongside wins for the projects Ponderosa Vista and City Square Office Tower. Recognised as Best Breakthrough Developer, Faire Development also received awards for the project known as baé.Mah Sing Group Berhad received the Best Lifestyle Developer title, supported by an award for the project M Terra. MTD Properties was honoured as Best Affordable Homes Developer while TSLAW Land was awarded Best Boutique Developer.Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) received the Sustainable Design Champion and Low Carbon Champion titlesGarnering a total of seven awards this year, Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) received the Sustainable Design Champion and Low Carbon Champion titles for imbuing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into its core strategies. PKNS also collected trophies for Aludra Residensi, Linkar 52, and Galeria SA Sentral.Other developers with winning projects include Armani Group; Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd; Axteria Group Berhad; BCB Development Sdn Bhd.; City Motors Group; Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd; Country View Berhad; Exal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd; IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.; Malton Berhad; Platinum Victory; Prinsip Alpha Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd; R&F Development Sdn Bhd; Sime Darby Property; Superior Property Development Sdn Bhd; Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad; Tropicana Corporation Berhad; TRX City Sdn Bhd; and Worldwide Holdings Berhad.A milestone at this year’s gala was the presentation of the Consumer Demand Awards, a new set of honours based not on jury deliberation but on preferences of Malaysians actively searching for property on the country’s leading marketplaces: PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my. These data-driven awards celebrated the developments most in demand among property seekers nationwide and overseas.The inaugural Consumer Demand Award winners are City Square Office Tower by Berinda Group; Leisure Farm by Mulpha International; Mutiara Central Cheras by Mutiara Johan Group; R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn Bhd; and The Exchange 106 by Mulia Property Development Sdn Bhd. In another consumer-driven segment, the People’s Choice Awards returned this year, recognising 10 developers in Malaysia as the most trusted and preferred by residents. The winners are Berinda Group; CPI Land; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd; Mah Sing Group Berhad; Malton Berhad; Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS); Platinum Victory; Tiland Group; Tropicana Corporation Berhad; and TRX City Sdn Bhd. The winners were voted for by the public from a shortlist of 30 leading developers.Datuk Sr Mohd Salem Kailany, group chief executive officer of KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, accepted the Real Estate Personality of the Year title from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru for leading one of Malaysia’s largest REIT and overseeing landmark assets such as the Petronas Twin Towers. Dato’ Sri Jerry Kwan Aik Khai, founder and managing director of JRK Holdings Berhad, received this year’s Rising Star award from PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my for inspiring Malaysia’s next generation of developers: transforming his construction firm into a renowned developer specialising in high-rise structures and more.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Our awards in Malaysia have diversified over the years to not only celebrate real estate excellence, but also capture the pulse of the market. These accolades reflect developers' willingness to innovate and harness the power of data to give consumers a say in the selection process, with the support of Malaysia’s two leading property marketplaces. The awards match the real needs of property seekers, with winners exemplifying a broad spectrum of value, from the highest tiers of luxury to the most affordable spaces. The awardees also offer a snapshot of Malaysia’s diverse real estate segments, which continue to serve those who visit, work, or seek a place to call home. Malaysia’s award-winning developers offer lifestyle and investment propositions that even extend beyond its borders, adding an international element to the winners’ lineup.”Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, chairperson of the independent panel of judges, said: “As our selection process expands beyond the perspectives of fellow judges to include the voices of consumers and property seekers with genuine market aspirations, the accomplishments of this year’s winners stand out as truly well-rounded. We remain impressed not only by the advancements in development and design but also by the dedication of developers to exceed sustainability expectations, addressing market demands while being mindful of environmental responsibilities. It is also encouraging to see projects seamlessly integrated into their wider communities, from transit-oriented developments to townships and spaces that support remote work and mixed-use living. With these outstanding achievers, we are confident that the future of Malaysian real estate is in excellent hands.”The independent panel of judges consists of Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) 2020-2022; Ir. Ashwin Thurairajah, executive director, GreenRe Sdn Bhd; Janice Chin, director, Capital Markets, JLL Appraisal and Property Services Sdn. Bhd.; Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin, president, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) 2024-2026; Dato’ Sr Lau Wai Seang, president, Royal Institute of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) 2017-2018; Assoc. Prof. LAr. Dr Nor Atiah Ismail, president, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) 2024-2026; Datin TPr Hjh Noraida Saludin, president, Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) 2023-2025; Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum, chief executive officer, Green Building Index (GBI); Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas, president, Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC) 2023-2025; Sr Subramaniam A/L Arumugam, president, Association of Valuers, Property Managers, Estate Agents and Property Consultants in the Private Sector Malaysia (PEPS); Tan Hui Yin, partner, Tan Chap & Associates; IDr Tay Ei Ling, honourary secretary, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) 2024-2026; Prof. PMgr Dr. Ting Kien Hwa, deputy president, Malaysian Institute of Property & Facility Managers (MIPFM) 2023-2025; and Dato’ Sri Zohari Haji Akob, president, Malaysian Association of Facilities Managers (MAFM) 2023-2025.In July, shortlisted developers presented their projects to these expert judges during a three-day selection process, also known as the Live Judging Days, in Kuala Lumpur. Scores were tabulated and verified under the supervision of HLB Ler Lum Chew managing partner Kelvin Chew, upholding transparency and integrity throughout the process.Marking its 20th edition in 2025, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series culminates in the Grand Final in Bangkok on 12 December 2025. From Malaysia, 23 winners will advance to compete for the Best in Asia titles against entries from 14 other markets on this international platform.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 12th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty is supported by platinum sponsor Lim Soh & Goonting Advocates & Solicitors; official portal partners PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my; official ESG knowledge partners Green Building Index (GBI), GreenRE, and Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC); official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Kopi and Property, Niaga Times, Penang Property Talk, The Grid Asia, The Iskandarian, The Malaysia Voice, and Top 10 of Malaysia; and official supervisor and balloting partner HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iPropertyDEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer (Malaysia) WINNER: JLand GroupBest Developer (Central Malaysia)WINNER: CPI LandBest Developer (East Malaysia)WINNER: Interhill GroupBest Developer (Southern Malaysia)WINNER: JLand GroupBest Industrial DeveloperWINNER: JLand GroupBest Sustainable DeveloperWINNER: Berinda GroupBest Affordable Homes DeveloperWINNER: MTD PropertiesBest Hospitality DeveloperWINNER: Interhill HospitalityBest Lifestyle DeveloperWINNER: Mah Sing Group BerhadBest Boutique Developer WINNER: TSLAW LandBest Breakthrough DeveloperWINNER: Faire DevelopmentTHE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDSSustainable Design ChampionWINNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Low Carbon ChampionWINNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township DevelopmentWINNER: Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand GroupBest Rejuvenated Commercial DevelopmentWINNER: Asteria Melaka by Axteria Group BerhadBest Integrated DevelopmentWINNER: Tun Razak Exchange by TRX City Sdn BhdBest Industrial DevelopmentWINNER: Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) - STEPEAST by JLand GroupBest Office Development WINNER: Coronation Square by Coronade Properties Sdn BhdBest Hotel Development WINNER: Holiday Inn KL Bangsar by City Motors GroupBest Commercial Development (Southern) WINNER: Aurora Avenue, Aurora Sentral by Country View BerhadBest Integrated Work From Home Development WINNER: A-Soho Johor Jaya by Axteria Group BerhadBest Waterfront High-Rise Development WINNER: TERRA by Putrajaya Holdings Sdn BhdBest Connected Township DevelopmentWINNER: Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand GroupBest Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)WINNER: Linkar 52 by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Best Completed High-Rise Development WINNER: Urban Residences by Interhill PropertyBest Multigeneration Living Landed DevelopmentWINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest Multigeneration Living High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: PV22 Residences by Platinum VictoryBest Value for Money Landed Development WINNER: baé by Faire DevelopmentBest Value for Money High-Rise Development WINNER: M Terra by Mah Sing Group BerhadBest Investment Landed Development WINNER: Lyra Residensi, Worldwide Cyber Valley by Worldwide Holdings BerhadBest Investment High-Rise Development WINNER: R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn BhdBest Lifestyle Landed Development WINNER: Ponderosa Vista by Berinda GroupBest Lifestyle High-Rise Development WINNER: Kanopi Residences by Sime Darby PropertyBest Luxury Lifestyle High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: Arden Serviced Residence by Astaka Padu Sdn BhdBest Ultra Luxury Lifestyle High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: Armani Prestige by Armani GroupBest Green Landed DevelopmentWINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest Eco Friendly Landed DevelopmentWINNER: Elmina Ridge 1 by Sime Darby PropertyBest Branded Residential DevelopmentWINNER: Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard by Tropicana Corporation BerhadBest Breakthrough DevelopmentWINNER: Superior Residences @ Taman Mekar Emas by Superior Property Development Sdn BhdBest Townhouse Development WINNER: Aludra Residensi by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Best Serviced Apartment DevelopmentWINNER: Park Green Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton BerhadBest Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Southern)WINNER: Skypark Kepler @ Lido Waterfront Boulevard by Tropicana Corporation BerhadBest Ultra Luxury High-Rise Development (Central)WINNER: Armani Hallson KLCC by Armani GroupBest High End Landed Development (Southern)WINNER: Bukit Impian Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn BhdBest High End High-Rise Development (Southern)WINNER: Ponderosa Regency by Prinsip Alpha Sdn BhdBest Mid End Landed Development (Southern)WINNER: baé by Faire DevelopmentBest Mid End High-Rise Development (Central)WINNER: PV22 Residences by Platinum VictoryBest Mass Market Landed Development (Northern)WINNER: Vila Idaman Tanah Hitam by Syarikat Perumahan Negara BerhadBest Mass Market Landed Development (Southern)WINNER: Fraser Heights @ Tropicana Uplands by Tropicana Corporation BerhadBest Mass Market Landed Development (Central)WINNER: Lyra Residensi, Worldwide Cyber Valley by Worldwide Holdings BerhadDESIGN AWARDSBest Township Masterplan Design WINNER: Taman Impian Emas by Gunung Impian Development Sdn BhdBest Sales Gallery DesignWINNER: Galeria SA Sentral by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)Best Townhouse Landscape DesignWINNER: Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.Best Landed Landscape Design WINNER: Springwood Residences by BCB Development Sdn Bhd.Best Townhouse Architectural DesignWINNER: Wawari West Park Homes by IIB Land Sdn. Bhd.Best Landed Architectural Design WINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest High-Rise Architectural Design WINNER: Tuan Heritag3 Residency by CPI LandBEST OF MALAYSIABest Township Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Bandar Dato’ Onn by JLand GroupBest Landed Development (Malaysia)WINNER: SÓL Estate Prime by Exal (Malaysia) Sdn BhdBest High-Rise Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Armani Hallson KLCC by Armani GroupBest Commercial Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Tun Razak Exchange by TRX City Sdn BhdBest Designed Development (Malaysia)WINNER: Galeria SA Sentral by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)INDIVIDUAL AWARDSReal Estate Personality of the YearWINNER: Datuk Sr Mohd Salem Kailany, Group Chief Executive Officer, KLCC (Holdings) Sdn BhdRising StarWINNER: Dato’ Sri Jerry Kwan Aik Khai, Founder & Managing Director, JRK Holdings BerhadPEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDSWINNER: Berinda GroupWINNER: CPI LandWINNER: Gunung Impian Development Sdn BhdWINNER: Mah Sing Group BerhadWINNER: Malton BerhadWINNER: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS)WINNER: Platinum Victory WINNER: Tiland GroupWINNER: Tropicana Corporation BerhadWINNER: TRX City Sdn BhdCONSUMER DEMAND AWARDSSingapore’s Most In-Demand Malaysian High-Rise DevelopmentWINNER: R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn BhdSingapore’s Most In-Demand Malaysian Bungalow House WINNER: Leisure Farm by Mulpha International Most In-Demand High-Rise Development For Sale (Malaysia) WINNER: R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn BhdMost In-Demand High-Rise Development For Rent (Malaysia) WINNER: R&F Princess Cove by R&F Development Sdn BhdMost In-Demand Office For Sale (Malaysia)WINNER: Mutiara Central Cheras by Mutiara Johan GroupMost In-Demand Office For Lease (Malaysia)WINNER: Mutiara Central Cheras by Mutiara Johan GroupMost In-Demand Office For Lease (Johor) WINNER: City Square Office Tower by Berinda GroupMost In-Demand Office For Lease (Kuala Lumpur)WINNER: The Exchange 106 by Mulia Property Development Sdn BhdABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS:PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2025, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during PropertyGuru Week in December 2025. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading(1) PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly(2) to connect with over 50,000 agents(3) monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings(4), in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.comSales & Nominations:June Fong, Director of Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6594394E: june.fong@iproperty.com.myMedia & Partnerships:Piyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com Sales & Nominations:Jess Lee, Assistant Manager, Awards and Events (Malaysia)M: +6012-6609339E: jesslee@propertyguru.com.my Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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HONG KONG, Oct 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Web3 regtech Blockpass, the identity verification and compliance service for blockchain and beyond, is delighted to reveal that its latest partnership will be with RWA Inc., the state-of-the-art launchpad for RWA and DePIN issuers and investors. As a platform that stands at the cutting edge of fundraising and investment through tokenization, the RWA launchpad will incorporate Blockpass’ verification services as it empowers and protects users to interact with tokenization and investment opportunities that are accessible to all.Launch.rwa.inc is an all-in-one investor platform with inbuilt referral system, for raising funds and launching tokens, revolutionizing the way in which real-world assets can be invested and traded and provide passive income for the RWA ecosystem. RWA Inc provides the tools, services, and support that users need to successfully navigate the decentralized economy and benefit from new avenues of investment. With a focus on trust and security, alongside accessibility and innovation, RWA Inc offers diverse ways to participate in the ecosystem, from Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs) and private sales to staking and community-driven crowdfunding. The platform facilitates the launch, scaling and management of projects, enabling token minting, liquidity and trading solutions and more in a secure, efficient, and compliant manner. Whether new to blockchain or a seasoned investor, RWA’s features, such as an intuitive interface, robust security features, and helpful support team, ensure a smooth experience for all involved.Blockpass, the Safe Network for Crypto™, has pioneered reusable identities and crypto-native KYC/AML solutions. Its turnkey suite of compliance tools is designed to lower onboarding costs, automate remediation, prove humanity and protect against malicious actors, fraudulent activities, bots, and AI. Businesses can set up services quickly, test them for free, and start verifying users. With around one million verified identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date over a thousand businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity to benefit from Blockpass’ compliant network. With the recent addition of On-Chain KYC® 2.0, businesses are now empowered to create verified, reusable digital identities for users, both on the blockchain through on-chain attestations, or off the blockchain through zero-knowledge proofs, providing a single, interoperable and simple solution for dApps and other platforms."At RWA Inc, trust is not a slogan — it is the currency that underpins every transaction, every relationship, and every tokenized asset we bring on-chain. We understand that institutional and retail investors alike will only participate in the tokenized economy if they can trust that the data, assets, and issuers behind each token are fully verified and compliant.Our mission, therefore, is to engineer verifiable trust - transforming blockchain from a speculative ecosystem into a transparent, regulated, and investable infrastructure for real-world assets.” Kevin Yunai, RWA Inc. Founder and CEO said.Blockpass CEO, Adam Vaziri, added, “We’re delighted to be partnering with exactly that type of solution with RWA Inc., and knowing their priorities around security and compliance align so closely with ours makes working with them even more of a pleasure.”Through this collaboration, Blockpass and RWA create a secure and trusted ecosystem for individuals and businesses to interact in - a key cornerstone for the future as crypto and blockchain continue to expand. With safety, security and compliance paramount, both RWA and Blockpass make sure that everyone on both sides of the process has everything they need to leverage the amazing potential of this growing technology to bring new opportunities to the world of fundraising and investment, and to support startups and scaleups alike.About RWA Inc.RWA Inc. specializes in connecting funders to premium Real World Asset (RWA) and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) startups. Through our platform, funders can access carefully vetted projects to which we have provided advisory, acceleration and go-to market support. We facilitate different fundraising opportunities for clients. Our formats create investment opportunities for anyone interested in participating in RWA and DePIN startups, staying true to our mission of creating global accessibility to RWA investments. For more information, please visit https://www.rwa.inc. About BlockpassBlockpass offers a comprehensive, cost-effective suite of KYC, KYB, and AML compliance solutions for Web3. Built by compliance and crypto experts, our tools lower onboarding costs, automate processes, and protect against fraud. Our core products include our groundbreaking On-Chain KYC® 2.0 for verified, reusable digital identities via on-chain attestations and zero-knowledge proofs, the Advanced KYC Bot™ for automated onboarding, Unhosted Wallet KYC™ for wallet ownership certification, and Travel Rule Hub for fulfilling crypto transfer regulation.We also provide specialized solutions like Launchpad KYC for crypto platforms servicing multiple token offerings, SAFT KYC for private token sales, and Node Sale KYC to verify node participants and prevent fraud. Our Outsourcing services offer expert personnel for compliance management. With a network of more than a million pre-verified crypto investors and more than three thousand crypto VCs, businesses can achieve instant onboarding and accelerate growth. Blockpass is a trusted partner for industry leaders like Animoca Brands, Cardano, and Polygon, helping to build the Safe Network for Crypto™.Learn more and engage the Blockpass team:Website: http://www.blockpass.orgBook a Demo: https://www.blockpass.org/book-your-call/Email: sales@blockpass.org Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Oct 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - T-RIZE Group and École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) are proud to announce that the Industrial Research Chair in Tokenization, established in 2024 under the leadership of Professor Kaiwen Zhang, has secured over CAD $3 million over five years in contributions and funding from major national funds such as Mitacs and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) through the Mitacs Accelerate - NSERC Alliance Grants program.This highly competitive Canadian funding underscores the strength of a research program already underway since 2024 - one that has consistently delivered transformative results in blockchain sustainability, real-world asset tokenization, and decentralized federated learning.Building Canada's Resilient Digital FutureAt the core of this Chair is a patent-pending communication protocol combined with decentralized federated learning frameworks. These innovations are designed to provide infrastructures that are:Resilient: able to withstand disruptions and adapt dynamically to changing conditionsEfficient: optimized to reduce costs, latency, and energy consumption at scaleSecure: enabling verifiable and trusted exchanges across distributed environmentsSovereign: ensuring that Canada retains control over its critical digital systems and data flowsDecentralized federated learning enhances tokenization systems by enabling privacy-preserving collaborative intelligence and real-time risk analysis across distributed networks, making infrastructures not only more secure and efficient but also more adaptive to institutional needs.Such capabilities are vital in an increasingly complex world, where robustness, trust, and independence are essential for both national competitiveness and global cooperation."This recognition from Mitacs, NSERC, and ÉTS affirms our capacity to build sovereign and resilient infrastructures in an era defined by AI. Through Decentralized Machine Learning, T-RIZE ensures that intelligence remains secure, autonomous, and verifiable - the foundation of digital sovereignty in a world where AI power shapes nations." - Madani Boukalba, CEO, T-RIZE GroupCanada's Vision in ActionThe over CAD $3 million in funding from Mitacs, a leading innovation organization, and NSERC Alliance is more than financial support - it is recognition that this research is shaping the future of sustainable and sovereign digital infrastructure.By backing proven, high-impact models, Canada is signaling its intent to lead in technologies that matter: efficient networks, scalable intelligent data architectures, and resilient systems aligned with international standards and sustainability goals.Academic and Industrial LeadershipUnder the guidance of Professor Kaiwen Zhang, one of Canada's foremost experts in distributed systems, blockchain, and machine learning, the T-RIZE Chair brings together a team of PhD and postdoctoral researchers at ÉTS, working hand in hand with T-RIZE Group.Together, they are turning advanced research into deployable, institutional-grade systems that strengthen Canada's position as a global leader in innovation.About MitacsMitacs places top-tier talent in Canadian firms to support industry-academia collaboration. This helps unlock innovation potential, de-risk R&D for firms, and build lasting academic-industry relationships.Through its national reach and international partnerships, Mitacs enables Canada to develop the next generation of a skilled and innovative workforce.About T-RIZET-RIZE has the infrastructure to structure and tokenize a wide range of assets - such as real estate, digital bonds, and high-quality carbon credits - into digital structured products enhanced by federated learning for risk analytics.The platform operates across public and privacy-enabled networks, such as the Canton Network. It has the capacity to integrate insurance and digital ratings to make these products collateral-ready, with distribution conducted through regulated broker-dealers.T-RIZE has tokenized over US$100M, with US$1B in signed projects advancing within a US$5B+ pipeline. The RIZE utility token is the access point to its institutional ecosystem.For more information contact:Press Inquiries: press@T-RIZE.ioHead Office: 1155 René-Lévesque West, Suite 2500, Montreal, QC H3B 3X7, CanadaToronto Office: 130 King Street West, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON M5X 1E3, Canada Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 16, 2025) - Gold-copper explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Kerry Stevenson and Michelle Borromeo to its Advisory Board.Ms. Stevenson and Ms. Borromeo along with the recent announcement of Brent Cook and Laurie Thomas joining to Kincora's newly formed Advisory Board (link to news release October 1) will strengthen the Company's exploration, asset level partner and corporate strategies, and follows the recently oversubscribed non-brokered private placement lead by North American natural resource sector investors Rick Rule and Jeff Phillips.Sam Spring, President and CEO, and Cameron McRae, Chairman of Kincora commented,"Kincora is pleased to have expanded our newly formed advisory board with the additions of Kerry and Michelle.Kerry is a seasoned veteran who has built and sold companies, is a successful financial market investor and business performance coach with a global network best known for her passion for the precious markets sector, including her Australian Gold Conferences, one of which was a huge success earlier this week. Michelle's corporate development and communication experience and network in the North American natural resource sector will greatly assist Kincora's corporate engagement and strategy.Post the recent non-brokered private placement we are entering a period of significant expected growth in drilling and further deals. The Company has sought to secure highly credentialed personnel to assist with this, looking to support our increased presence in the North American capital markets, and we have done just that with the addition of Kerry and Michelle joining Brent Cook and Laurie Thomas on the advisory board." About Kerry Stevenson: Ms. Stevenson is one of Australia's leading commentators and thinkers in the resources sector with a truly global perspective and network. With over 20 years' experience in the Australian and international resources sector Kerry's ability to ask the questions that investors need answers to make her one of Australia's most successful and sought after interviewer's, connectors and capital market advisors.Kerry's informative podcasts and interviews can be found on her YouTube channel - Making Money Matter. Ms. Stevenson is passionate about connecting people and helping to raise the right companies' profiles. She hosts the Australian Gold Conference in Sydney, held earlier this week, as well as Gold Coast Gold connecting the precious metals industry with the investment community and is a frequent panelist at many of the leading North American resource events.About Michelle Borromeo: Ms. Borromeo has 20 years of experience in natural resources, specializing in the capital markets as an Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Corporate Development executive since 2009.Michelle began her career in natural resources as a field biologist working in Mexico followed by working for an oil and gas service company in Alberta. Michelle transitioned to the corporate side 15 years ago where she continues to work as a strategic advisor and consultant for various junior mining companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Geology from Simon Fraser University.About Kincora: Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) is an emerging Australia-focused gold-copper explorer with a hybrid project generator strategy.The Company is successfully proving up the prospectivity of its extensive project portfolio, which includes multiple district-scale landholdings and scalable drill ready targets. These assets are located in Australia's Lachlan Fold Belt and Mongolia's Southern Gobi, two of the globe's leading porphyry belts, and the historical Condobolin mining field within the Cobar Basin in NSW.The Company has already unlocked over $100 million of potential partner funding for multiple earlier stage and/or non-core porphyry projects. These initial deals have supported over 13,500 metres of drilling and over A$6.5m of partner funded exploration since late 2024, with management fees and exploration ramping up.Partner discussions are ongoing for its remaining 100% owned flagship projects that are all situated within existing porphyry camps containing over 20-million-ounce gold equivalent resource inventory.By having a significant portfolio of partner funded large porphyry projects, and a very focused program on a 100% owned Condobolin project, the Company is seeking to position Kincora as a leading institutional grade explorer in the public Australian and Canadian markets, and the leading project generator on the ASX.To find out more please refer to our 2-page July 2025 corporate strategy: https://kincoracopper.com/corporate-strategy/The Company's website is: www.kincoracopper.com.This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)For further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officer sam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Laurie Thomas, Strategic Advisor laurie.thomas@kincoracopper.com or +1306 341 3826Executive office 400 - 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada Tel: 1.604.283.1722 Subsidiary office Australia C/- JM Corporate Services Level 6, 350 Collins StreetMelbourne, VIC, Australia 3000Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/270639 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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- The HKTDC’s two major autumn electronics fairs concluded successfully today, attracting some 60,000 buyers from 142 countries and regions for sourcing and networking- Onsite surveys revealed that 44% of respondents have ventured into the exploration or integration of Generative AI technology- Respondents expressed an optimistic growth outlook for the electronics sector in several emerging markets over the next two years, including the Middle East (77%), Korea (70%), India (69%) and ASEAN countries (69%).HONG KONG, Oct 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 45th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 28th electronicAsia, organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, concluded their physical exhibitions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) today. The four-day concurrent events attracted some 60,000 industry buyers from 142 countries and regions. The number of buyers from Spain, Japan, Brazil and Australia increased on last year, reflecting the status of the fairs as important sourcing platforms for the industry, helping exhibitors expand their international markets and yielding positive business results.In last month’s Policy Address, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region proposed promoting artificial intelligence (AI) as a core industry for the city’s development. Aligning with this direction, this year’s Autumn Electronics Fair focused on three major areas: AI and Robotics Technology, Digital Entertainment, and the Silver Economy. The fair featured multiple themed zones and professional forums, allowing industry players to showcase innovations and exchange ideas on technology applications, and leveraging Hong Kong’s role as an international business platform to help enterprises seize emerging global opportunities.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Amid the recent unstable global trade environment, the HKTDC has been proactively helping companies with business transformation and injecting momentum into new market exploration. As a stage for showcasing the latest electronic products and innovations, the Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia serve as important platforms for exhibitors to connect and explore collaborations. This year’s fairs welcomed leading Chinese Mainland tech companies from various sectors to present the latest AI and robotics technologies. Using Hong Kong as a springboard to ‘go global’, we have been pleased to see both local and mainland enterprises making successful connections with quality international buyers through the two fairs, further reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a bridge to the global market.”In late October, the HKTDC will continue to create cross-industry business opportunities by hosting the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and ECO Expo Asia, Ms Koo added.Survey reveals 44% of industry insiders are exploring or applying Generative AIAn independent survey agency commissioned by the HKTDC interviewed 1,092 buyers and exhibitors at the Electronics Fair and asked for their views on growth prospects for the industry. 51% of respondents said they expect overall sales to increase in the next 12 to 24 months.Respondents rated the Middle East (77%), Korea (70%), India (69%) and ASEAN countries (69%) as having very promising or promising growth prospects for products in their target markets in the next two years, while 44% of those surveyed said they have ventured into the exploration or integration of Generative AI technology, with the areas of product design and development (60%), customer service and support (40%) and marketing and advertising (35%) being the most common.New product launches at Electronics Fair – a starting point for “going global”This year’s Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attracted more than 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions around the world. The HKTDC organised 120 buyer delegations from 61 countries and regions to attend the fairs – including renowned global corporations such as Mondial from Brazil, Reichelt Elektronik GmbH from Germany, and Dewalt Mobile Solutions from the United States – highlighting Hong Kong’s strong appeal as an international convention and exhibition hub.Staying true to its theme, “World’s Leading Electronics Marketplace”, the fair provided a platform for global exhibitors to showcase their latest electronic products, innovation concepts and applications. These included robotics products from leading mainland tech enterprises such as Deep Robotics and BrainCo from “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons” in addition to DIGIT, PaXini and LimX from “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”.Robotics technologies were demonstrated across various scenarios. For example, exhibitor Ascentiz launched its world's first modular exoskeleton at the fair that has been designed to enhance mobility for the elderly and people with physical impairments, contributing to the silver economy. The fair also introduced a new RoboPark activity zone, hosting over 30 live robot demonstrations and featuring presentations from renowned robotics companies such as Unitree Robotics and Booster Robotics.Several local start-ups and technology companies have stated that they successfully showcased their innovative achievements, launched new products, and connected with potential investors and overseas buyers at the fair.SOTA Robotics, launched and demonstrated its humanoid performing robot CURI Gen2 at RoboPark. Jacky Fan, Robotics Engineer at the startup said: “The newly established RoboPark provided a stage to demonstrate our capabilities to the industry. We successfully established direct contact with potential investors from several countries and regions such as the United Kingdom, Pakistan and the Chinese Mainland.”Well-known enterprises from the Chinese Mainland used the fairs as a platform to develop global business opportunities. Xiangru Nie, Co-founder of PaXini Technology, one of the “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence” said: “Through the fair we have seen greater possibilities in technological globalisation. We are leveraging Hong Kong's international network to accelerate the implementation of our technologies in areas such as high-end manufacturing in Europe and the United States, and smart services in Southeast Asia.” He added that through the fair, the company had not only secured procurement intentions with robotics companies from Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore and the Philippines but also attracted significant attention from high-end manufacturing sectors in Europe and the United States, including Germany and the United Kingdom. He said this engagement with dozens of high-quality potential clients had led to the total value of intended orders expected to exceed tens of millions of renminbi – far ahead of his initial expectations.Elijah Yu, International Sales Manager of Shanghai Hi-dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd, mentioned that the fairs played a crucial role as a springboard for mainland companies to reach overseas customers: “We met a client from Turkey at the fair who placed an onsite order for 10 COFE+ Robot Coffee Kiosks, totalling US$450,000. Additionally, we engaged in productive discussions with potential buyers from Thailand, the United States and other regions, successfully establishing 200 promising leads.”Overseas exhibitors came to participate in the fair in Hong Kong to explore business opportunities in the Asian market. Michael Obrecht, Director of Siborg Systems Inc, a provider of precision electronic measurement tools from Canada said: “Participating in electronicAsia, we were able to spot and explore new opportunities in reaching a broader international audience, especially in Asia. The fair allowed us to connect with potential buyers from at least eight different countries and regions, such as Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan and Russia.”Global buyers source new products with strong interest from emerging marketsMany high-tech companies were actively sourcing at the fair. Hanafiah Yussof, Founder & CEO of Robopreneur Sdn. Bhd., a service robotics company based in Malaysia, said the fair is keeping pace with the latest industry developments, and he had already seen several suppliers for robots with embedded AI. He had met suppliers from the mainland, Europe and Japan and expected to spend around US$2 million annually.Neelesh Bhatia, CEO of Alraja Trading FZC LLC from the United Arab Emirates, visited the fair to source a range of electronic products, including automotive touch panels, audio systems and beauty devices. He believed that the fair’s strategic location had been crucial in connecting the company with manufacturers from the mainland. His projected purchasing budget is around US$300,000 for this cycle, with the potential to reach up to US$1.5 million annually once partnerships grow.Seminars foster exchange, collaboration and business expansionOver the course of the exhibitions, the organiser hosted more than 100 engaging activities, forums and robot showcases, including the 10th Symposium on Innovation and Technology, the Hong Kong Electronic Forum and the AI-Powered Monitoring and Smart Inspection in Construction seminar. These events featured prominent speakers who shared insights into industry trends and the latest technology applications, helping to foster cross-sector exchange and collaboration.A seminar on e-commerce trends in the Eurasian electronics market was staged during the fair. Influential platforms, including JD.com and Lazada from the mainland and Pepita Group from Hungary, were invited to share strategies for success in e-commerce. Business-matching services were also provided to help exhibitors connect with potential partners.Exhibitors and buyers at the twin autumn tech shows could use the Click2Match smart business matching platform under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model to conduct online meetings. They can continue to explore business opportunities and conduct online negotiations through Click2Match until 23 October.Photo download: http://bit.ly/3KTciKGThe HKTDC’s twin electronics events, the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia, concluded successfully today. The four-day events attracted some 60,000 buyers from 142 countries and regionsThe 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology, held under the theme “Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration: Robotics Across Land, Sea, and Sky”, invited industry experts to explore how robotics technology, through interdisciplinary collaboration, can drive innovation in various areas, including the development of the robotics economy, applications of smart logistics, and the role of unmanned vessels in ocean explorationBrainCo, one of “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons” presented its bionic dexterous hand, Revo2, which can be used as a prosthetic and features multiple active joints that simulate hand movements, enabling precise and flexible controlHong Kong brand SOTA Robotics launched and demonstrated its humanoid performing robot CURI Gen2 at RoboParkThe Hall of Fame gathered consumer electronic products from over 500 renowned brands worldwide, including AIWA, Philips, Momax, SKYWORTH and XGIMIThe new RISE Avenue brought together a range of emerging electronic technology brands to showcase their latest product developments, including robotics technology, gaming devices and home audio-visual equipmentRenowned mainland smart glasses brand Rokid promoted its AI-enabled smart glasses to international buyersThe Tech Hall introduced a new Hong Kong Tech Showcase, displaying high-quality innovations and technology products from around 40 local tech companiesThis year’s Autumn Electronics Fair introduced a new Adventure Hub featuring a wide range of outdoor entertainment products. Within the Immersive Experience Zone, several local companies showcased augmented and virtual reality sports experiences, allowing buyers to personally engage with the latest immersive entertainment technologiesThe finals of the Future Stage: AI x Performing Arts Awards, co-organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, were held at the fair, showcasing the innovative potential of applying AI in the performing artsThe concurrent electronicAsia featured multiple zones, exhibiting products such as electronic components and parts, keyboards and switches, power supply equipment and moreThe Hong Kong Electronic Forum, organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, and co-organised by the Vocational Training Council, was themed “Powering the Future: Innovations in Advanced Battery Technology & Energy Storage”WebsitesHong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition): https://hkelectronicsfairae.hktdc.comelectronicAsia: http://www.electronicasia.comHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com