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  • New APAC Partnership with Matter Brings Market Logic Software’s Always-On Insights Solutions to Local Brand and Experience Leaders

    Market Logic Software, the market-leading SaaS provider of insight management solutions, has announced a partnership with Matter, a New Zealand-based intelligence company for brand builders and experience creators. This collaboration marks an exciting step in Market Logic’s expansion across APAC, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, where Matter is working closely with local brands that want to deepen their customer and market understanding.

    Together, Market Logic and Matter will empower APAC businesses to uncover unique insights faster and take swifter action. By combining the power of Market Logic’s AI-powered insights platform, DeepSights, with the data, research and measurement expertise of Matter, the two companies will help ambitious local brands drive international growth through intelligence.

    “New Zealand and Australia are home to exceptional brands who are no strangers to innovation and creativity,” said Oliver Allen. “By combining our strategic and creative intelligence with DeepSights’ market leading AI capabilities, we’re helping these teams accelerate confident decision-making. We believe the real magic happens when smart, industry leading technology is combined with deep research, cultural and insights expertise, and that’s what we hope to deliver through this partnership.”

    “Matter understands the unique dynamics of APAC brands and the consumers they serve,” said Maarten Sambre, SVP Global Sales at Market Logic Software. “With DeepSights, we can support these organisations with verified insights at speed, while Matter ensures those insights translate into smart, creative brand and experience strategies.”

    This partnership also represents a shared commitment to supporting APAC’s rapidly evolving insights landscape, where the demand for AI-powered intelligence continues to accelerate. Market Logic and Matter will collaborate on brand engagements, regional activation campaigns, and thought leadership focused on smarter, insight-led decision making.

    For more information about the partnership, please contact:

    Daniela Zuin
    CMO
    Market Logic Software
    daniela.zuin@marketlogicsoftware.com
    Tel: +44 7799 113040

    Oliver Allen
    Partner
    Matter
    oliver.allen@matter.nz
    Tel: +64 27 448 6008

    About Market Logic Software
    Market Logic is the leading SaaS provider of market intelligence and insights solutions. Powered by our special purpose AI for Insights technology DeepSights, our platform allows insights teams and business decisions makers to turn trusted insights into business impact at scale and speed. We’ve helped hundreds of consumer-focused brands across the globe to transform into insights-driven businesses. Market leaders such as Unilever, Vodafone, Bayer, and Tesco are driving innovation and making smarter market moves with the support of Market Logic. Find out more at https://marketlogicsoftware.com/.

    About Matter
    Matter is an intelligence company for brand builders and experience creators. We help organisations gain the clarity and confidence they need to make decisions that unleash commercial success. Blending strategic rigour with creative craft, we transform complex data into simple, powerful intelligence that drives brand and experience performance. Clients-from ambitious startups to global enterprises-choose Matter for our ability to deliver fast, impactful, and beautifully executed work.

    Find out more at https://www.matter.nz/

    SOURCE: Market Logic Software, GmbH

  • Wear the Speed, Live the Convenience: Tappy Technologies Powers the Launch of High Performance Payment Bands in Collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard

    Wear the Speed, Live the Convenience: Tappy Technologies Powers the Launch of High Performance Payment Bands in Collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard

    Tappy Technologies, the global leader in wearable payment solutions, is proud to announce that its secure tokenization technology is driving the launch of next-generation contactless payment bands by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in partnership with Mastercard. Inspired by the adrenaline and precision of motor racing, these bands give consumers a unique way to celebrate speed, style, and convenience in everyday life.

    Wearable contactless payments Racing Ahead 

    Racing spirit meets lifestyle innovation

    Much like the world of motor racing where every second counts, these payment bands are designed for seamless performance. Embedded with Thales secure element chips and powered by Tappy’s tokenization technology, the bands allow users to tokenize their Mastercard cards issued by FAB through the Tappy Pay App. Once provisioned, the bands transform into secure payment devices that can be used at millions of contactless-enabled merchants worldwide.

    Fast, frictionless freedom

    This innovation means consumers can immerse themselves in experiences without worrying about carrying wallets or cards. Whether purchasing merchandise, refreshments, or celebrating with friends, the bands deliver a frictionless payment journey that mirrors the speed and energy of motor racing itself.

    Wayne Leung, CEO of Tappy Technologies, said, “Motor racing is all about passion, speed, and precision – and that’s exactly what these payment bands represent. Consumers can proudly wear a stylish accessory while enjoying the convenience of secure, contactless payments powered by Tappy. Together with FAB, Mastercard, and Thales, we are redefining how lifestyle and technology come together to enhance everyday experiences around the world.”

    About Tappy Technologies

    Tappy Technologies is a global leader in wearable payment solutions, specializing in secure tokenization technology that transforms everyday accessories into powerful payment devices. Through partnerships with leading banks, payment networks, and lifestyle brands, Tappy enables consumers to enjoy seamless, secure, and convenient transactions anywhere contactless payments are accepted. With a mission to merge lifestyle and technology, Tappy continues to redefine the way people pay by embedding innovation into the things they love to wear.

    Media Contact Details:
    Suboor Ahmed
    Tappy Technologies Limited
    COO
    suboor@tappytech.com

  • HashKey Passes HKEX Hearing: From Asia’s Compliance Pioneer to a Global Institutional Gateway for Digital Assets

    HashKey Holdings Limited (referred to as HashKey) formally passed the HKEX hearing to become the leading digital asset company to undergo IPO in the Hong Kong capital market. This is a significant milestone for HashKey’s compliance-focused development from day one but also represents a pioneer for Asia’s digital asset industry entry into the mainstream capital markets.

    Amid a global trend towards regulatory maturity and rapid institutional adoption for digital assets, the Hong Kong-based HashKey has grown from a regional compliance-focused exchange into a global gateway between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem. The company has also become a valuable bridge connecting financial infrastructures across multiple regions.

    I. Building Asia’s Leading Digital Asset Ecosystem with Three Core Pillars
    HashKey’s disclosure of its prospectus has three core pillars: transaction facilitation, on-chain services and asset management services. Together, it forms an integrated business ecosystem covering the entire digital asset lifecycle putting the company in a leading position in Asia.

    1. Transaction Facilitation: Asia’s Leading Onshore Digital Asset Platform
    According to analytics research firm Frost & Sullivan, HashKey holds a market share exceeding 75% in the local Hong Kong market based on 2024 trading volume. This leading position is a testament to the company’s long-term investment in compliance, stringent governance, and institutional-grade security standards. The cohesiveness is crucial in a highly regulated onshore market.

    2. On-Chain Services: leading among global competitors
    The company leads in Asia and ranks in top eight globally for on-chain businesses such as node operations, staking, and infrastructure support. HashKey  participates in the transaction side of the ecosystem and also engage deeply in the entire on-chain ecosystem.

    3. Asset Management: becoming a leading platform in Asia
    Leveraging an established trust and risk control system, HashKey’s asset management business maintains steady growth and also creates synergy with its transaction facilitation and on-chain services. It has become a platform with comprehensive capabilities.

    II. Compliance Becomes A Decisive Competitive Edge Under Maturing Global Regulatory Frameworks
    As regulatory frameworks for digital assets become clearer for governments globally, the “Wild West” era of the industry is long gone. In the current cycle, compliance capability and regulatory adaptation have become the backbone for survival and expansion.

    The current trend is for companies to adopt a regulatory-native approach like what HashKey has done to gain market attention and favorability.

    The prospectus indicates that HashKey has already obtained 13 licenses and registrations across different jurisdictions and has completed security and internal control certifications under international standards including SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO27001, and ISO27701. The company’s record of no major security incidents, loss of customer funds, and on-chain slashing reflects the maturity of its governance system and risk framework.

    As a leading gateway within Asia’s digital asset domain, HashKey has built a strategic position with solid institutional foundation for the growing integration between global capital, on-chain ecosystems, and traditional finance in the coming decade.

    III. Linking the East and West: Asia’s Leading Gateway In Digital Assets Industry Is Shaping It’s Global Role
    From a long-term perspective, HashKey’s IPO is a starting point rather than the finish line. In recent years, the company has been actively expanding into offshore markets along with the continuous development of its onshore exchange business. This is a trend as the industry enters a phase of institutionalization.

    With growing institutional demand, traditional financial institutions need compliant gateways while on-chain ecosystems need mature infrastructure support.  Capital flows will need to establish new channels of connections between East and West.

    HashKey’s multi-jurisdictional license portfolio, mature risk management system, and transparent governance structure allow traditional institutions to enter the Web3 ecosystem within a controlled regulatory framework. HashKey’s capability as an institutional gateway is further amplified with the launch of its CaaS (Crypto-as-a-Service) platform, which makes it a vital bridge connecting on-chain service with real-world finance.

    As Asia’s most mature international financial center, Hong Kong has a compatibility advantage because its regulatory system is on par with other leading global financial systems. HashKey’s IPO in Hong Kong will allow the company to simultaneously serve as the gateway for Western institutions entering the Asian digital asset markets and Asian capitals aiming for global allocation. As regional regulations increasingly align, the value of HashKey’s function as a gateway for digital assets in Asia is rapidly amplified.

    It is a reflection of the digital asset industry advancing into a new stage led by institutions and infrastructure. In this cycle, transformation is encouraged by institutions capable of connecting traditional finance, on-chain ecosystems, and cross-regional markets. Hence, HashKey has positioned itself precisely to assume this role.

  • Internexa Launches PoP at HostDime’s Bogota, Colombia Data Center

    HostDime, a global hyper-edge data center company, announced that InterNexa – one of the largest IP networks and fiber operators in Colombia – has deployed a Mega PoP inside HostDime’s Tier IV certified data center in Bogotá, codenamed Nebula.

    InterNexa operates a 32,000+ km fiber optic network throughout Colombia, and with its backbone now on-net, Nebula is established as a premier interconnectivity hub. The facility provides fiber carriers, cloud providers, content providers, AI workloads, ISPs, OTTs, peering exchanges, and enterprises with ultra-low latency, high-capacity access into the Colombian market. This positions Nebula as one of the most interconnected data centers in the country. Customers in Nebula can now seamlessly tap into InterNexa’s network, while InterNexa’s clients gain access to Nebula’s next-generation Tier IV infrastructure to expand in Colombia.

    This alliance also connects HostDime’s 70,000-square-foot, purpose-built Tier IV hyper-edge data center directly to InterNexa’s ecosystem of 16 facilities. By leveraging InterNexa’s redundant ring topology and major peering points, HostDime clients in Nebula gain an advantage through direct connectivity into InterNexa’s network for accelerated content and workload delivery.

    “Having InterNexa on-net is a major milestone for HostDime Colombia and Colombia’s digital infrastructure. When we set out to build Nebula, our vision was to create next-gen digital infrastructure that would foster partnerships like this – building an ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders, from cloud and content providers to AI inferencing workloads and fiber carriers. I encourage everyone to visit Nebula and experience firsthand what a purpose-built, next-generation data center feels and looks like. You will leave inspired.” – Manny Vivar, HostDime Founder and CEO

    HostDime’s Nebula Data Center, located in North Bogotá (Tocancipá), is one of the only Uptime Institute Tier IV certified facilities in Colombia, backed by a 100% uptime SLA. It features 6 MW of power capacity, rack densities up to 50 kW, and 10+ fiber carriers already on-net. The facility is sustainably designed, holding EDGE Building environmental certifications. Its carrier-neutral operation, combined with next-gen infrastructure capabilities, offers Nebula occupants an unmatched environment to thrive in the Colombian market.

    Beyond the enterprise market, this network expansion also improves the digital experience for Colombian end users. With Nebula as a direct node on InterNexa’s backbone, streaming services, cloud apps, and online platforms can deliver content closer to end users, enabling faster performance, smoother gaming, and more reliable access without international backhauling.

    Colombia is rapidly establishing itself as a regional technology hub, with demand for reliable, low-latency infrastructure surging across financial services, government, energy, media, and AI applications. AI workloads specifically require high availability and ultra-fast inferencing at the edge, making Nebula’s Tier IV infrastructure and direct fiber connectivity an advantage for enterprises building next-generation services. By serving as a strategic interconnection point within Bogotá’s digital ecosystem, Nebula empowers enterprises to scale while contributing to the country’s economic and technological growth.

    This partnership reinforces HostDime’s vision to design, build, and operate next-generation data centers in emerging and underserved markets, providing global clients with the edge infrastructure needed for growth, and positioning HostDime as a key driver of Colombia’s digital future.

    About HostDime
    HostDime is a hyper-edge, global data center company operating purpose-built facilities in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and its flagship facility in Orlando, Florida, USA, with owned networks in the UK and India. Our mission is to design, build, and operate next-gen data centers at the global edge. We offer colocation (suites, cages, racks), interconnection (cross-connects, peering, transit), Hardware-as-a-Service (bare metal servers, lease-to-own servers, hardware procurement), cloud infrastructure (private, hybrid, multi-cloud), and managed services (server management, remote/smart hands).

    About InterNexa
    We are InterNexa, wholesaler of connectivity, infrastructure and technology services in Latin America. With 25+ years of experience, we operate 32,000+ km of optical fiber and 40+ interconnected datacenters in Colombia and Peru. We are an ISA company, a multi-Latin company with 57 years connecting people and communities in 6 Latin American countries and part of the Ecopetrol Group. We provide specialized technological solutions for governments, ISPs, telecommunications operators, OTTs and the mining and energy sector. Through our network infrastructure, ecosystem of interconnected datacenters and managed security services, we maximize operational efficiency, accelerate digital growth and strengthen our clients’ business continuity.

    Contact Information
    Jared Smith
    Director of Marketing
    jared.s@hostdime.com
    386-341-0855.

    SOURCE: HostDime

  • Brawijaya University drives Malang’s UNESCO Creative City status

    Brawijaya University drives Malang’s UNESCO Creative City status

    Brawijaya University (UB) has revealed its key role in helping Malang City, East Java, earn recognition as a UNESCO Creative City in the field of media arts.

    Illustration: An aerial view of Brawijaya University in Malang City, East Java.
    (ANTARA/HO-Brawijaya University)

    UB Lecturer in Chinese Language and Culture, Yang Nadia Miranti, said the university played a leading role in facilitating the visit of Professor Xiang “Hardy” Yong, UNESCO Chair on Creativity and Sustainable Development in Rural Areas and Dean of the Institute for Cultural Industries at Peking University, to explore Malang’s cultural industry potential.

    “UB’s academic diplomacy with Peking University was vital,” Miranti said in a statement that ANTARA released here Saturday. She added that Professor Hardy and UB’s Faculty of Humanities visited several sites in Malang in February 2025 to assess local creative assets.

    Professor Hardy, accompanied by UB representatives and Malang municipal officials, toured the Malang Creative Center, Kayutangan Heritage Village, and Polowijen Cultural Village. The visits led to discussions that produced an official recommendation letter, a key document supporting Malang’s nomination to UNESCO.

    The letter affirmed Malang’s strong commitment to developing a thriving media arts ecosystem. According to Miranti, the recommendation provided international academic validation for UNESCO’s evaluation committee and opened new opportunities for collaboration with other creative cities such as Changsha in China and Gwangju in South Korea.

    Malang’s creativity, she added, reflects a rich blend of Indonesian and Chinese cultural elements seen in its cuisine, arts, and architecture. “Malang embodies the spirit of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network—a place where media arts foster cultural resilience, economic vitality, and social cohesion,” Miranti said.

    Professor Hardy also proposed establishing a Media Arts Innovation Council and developing a Media Arts Impact Index in partnership with UB to measure creative cities’ contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals.

    UB and Peking University would soon launch a UNESCO Chair Workstation, initiate a student mobility program in 2026, and support Malang’s plans to build sister-city and sister-village partnerships with counterparts in China, he was quoted by Miranti as saying.

    For more information please click: https://ub.ac.id
    Brawijaya University: https://prasetya.ub.ac.id

    Editor : Rahmad Nasution

    Copyright © ANTARA 2025

  • CITIC Telecom CPC Garners CAHK STAR Award 2025 Again

    CITIC Telecom CPC Garners CAHK STAR Award 2025 Again

    – Auto-Op Enterprise Solution
    – Automates Workflows with Speedy Analysis and Real-time Insights

    HONG KONG, Oct 23, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce its innovative and intelligent solution Auto-Op has won the “Best Enterprise Solution Award” at Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) STAR Award 2025. This award aims to recognize excellent achievements and innovation of companies in the communications industry throughout the year. Winning the award again this year has reaffirmed CITIC Telecom CPC’s commitment to AI+ innovation, driving dual empowerment of technology and data while reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey for enterprises.

    CITIC Telecom CPC wins “Best Enterprise Solution” Award again at Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK) STAR Award 2025

    Mr. Ivan Lee, Senior Vice President of Innovative R&D and Information Technology of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “We are very excited to receive the prestigious CAHK STAR Award once again, and our innovative solution is honored with the “Best Enterprise Solution Award” this year. Our innovative R&D team leveraged various AI technologies and applications to develop the AI-powered smart business solution – Auto-Op. The solution integrates big data and enterprise scenario models ranging from data collection, storage, mining to governance through deep algorithms, machine learning, and intelligent analysis, optimizing the digital intelligence infrastructure for enterprises. This award highlights CITIC Telecom CPC’s dedication to AI+ innovation. We strive to push the boundaries of innovation, advancing a wide range of intelligent technologies and fostering a more intelligent operational model across industries.”

    With over 20 years of profound expertise and achievements, CITIC Telecom CPC strives to fulfil enterprise needs in AI applications and optimize operational efficiency through intelligent technologies and a wide range of AI innovation and security solutions to drive intelligent DICT services enhancement across all scenarios. The solutions include SIEM-MiiND intelligent SIEM platform, AI-driven Security Operations Center (AI SOC), AI Pentest and AI Guardrail etc., enabling enterprises to thrive in the AI+ new era, automate business workflows, generate new values from smarter data, and seize business opportunities during digital transformation.

    The award-winning Auto-Op enterprise solution
    affirms cutting-edge innovation capabilities of innovative R&D team

    International Award-winning and Patented AI Innovative Solutions Optimize Operations & Data Analysis

    AI-powered one-stop enterprise solution Auto-Op includes two services that have won multiple international industry awards and exclusive patent certifications: Workflow+ streamline business operations, and AI Databank smarter data insights. The solution automates workflows with speedy data analysis and real-time insights, helping enterprises streamline daily operations with a one-stop solution to reduce processing time and ensure data integrity.

    Workflow+ leverages blockchain, computer vision, Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI assistant to provide flexible workflow design, visual workflow, tailored access control, speedy data input and verification features. Powered by AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies, AI Databank integrates seamlessly massive data from different business systems to enable advanced data analysis, management, mining and report generation. With the integration of Workflow+ and AI Databank, Auto-Op can achieve a maximum reduction in document processing time by 95%, generate reports in a maximum of 10 seconds with over 90% accuracy, and save operational costs by up to 50%.

    Various Customer Success Stories Affirm Cutting-edge Innovation Capabilities

    Auto-Op has successfully helped multiple customers spanning financial and telecommunications industries to attain efficient workflows and effective management. A multinational telecommunications corporation uses Auto-Op to automatically optimize data management and analysis, replacing inefficient traditional methods reliant on stored procedures and manual coding.

    A leading financial institution in Hong Kong is responsible for policy development, financial oversight and driving industry innovation. The financial institution aimed to automate its internal workflows to enhance efficiency, and requires a solution that can effectively tracks and reports ESG performance metrics, particularly carbon emissions from business travel, while complying with strict regulatory privacy standards. CITIC Telecom CPC successfully completed the Auto-Op project in four months, starting from planning, designing, testing to implementation. The project’s deployment time is 60% faster than traditional methods, and its total cost is 60% lower than traditional software development and upfront hardware purchase. Auto-Op has empowered the financial institution to enhance efficiency and sustainability development through intelligent technologies. As a result, streamlined workflows and approval processes have reduced manual efforts while accelerating productivity. Instant access to carbon emissions data and reports generation have assisted the institution to plan and execute data-driven sustainability decisions. The cloud-based Auto-Op enterprise solution is highly scalable without upfront cost, enabling the institution to achieve flexible upgrades and expansion to boost its competitiveness.

    About CITIC Telecom CPC

    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI). Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential. By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SD-WAN gateways, 20 cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises.  We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.

    Media Contacts:

    Catherine Yuen
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (852) 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • 45th Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attract some 60,000 buyers

    45th Electronics Fair and electronicAsia attract some 60,000 buyers

    – AI and robotics take centre stage as industry explores global business opportunities through Hong Kong

    – 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) – 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 AI

    An 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

  • CITIC Telecom CPC Strengthens ‘AI+ Cloud Network Security’ Framework ‘New MiiND for a Connected Future Beyond AI+ Security’

    CITIC Telecom CPC Strengthens ‘AI+ Cloud Network Security’ Framework ‘New MiiND for a Connected Future Beyond AI+ Security’

    – Unveiling the New SIEM-MiiND, the Core that Empowers Smarter AI SOC

    HONG KONG, Oct 15, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited is committed to continuous innovation. Its pioneering intelligence and innovation business model enables a dual empowerment of technology and data. Extending its AI+ innovation vision, CITIC Telecom CPC is pleased to announce a self-developed intelligent security information and event management (SIEM) platform SIEM-MiiND. The new platform utilizes big data and intelligent technologies to enhance the overall efficiency of AI-driven Security Operations Center (AI SOC), elevating beyond AI+ Security and reshaping a new intelligent digital era.

    CITIC Telecom CPC connects with AI+ ecosystem partners to shape
    New MiiND for a Connected Future Beyond AI+ Security

    Mr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “We strive to be a top-notch partner in the international and intelligent development of enterprises, positioning AI SOC as the preferred partner for enterprise cybersecurity protection. Our newly launched SIEM-MiiND is a crucial step towards this vision. As the core engine of AI SOC, SIEM-MiiND not only enhances the overall efficiency of AI SOC and strengthens cybersecurity framework, it also solidifies our innovation R&D team’s capabilities in putting big data, AI technology and business scenarios into practice, as well as our unwavering commitment to continuous innovation in cybersecurity in the AI era. Leveraging our “AI+ Connecting the world” strategy, we will continue to invest and utilize our world-class ‘AI+ Cloud Network Security’ solutions to help enterprises maintain their competitiveness in the ever-changing security environment and gain a strong foothold in the international markets.”

    Unveiling the New SIEM-MiiND, the Core that Empowers Smarter AI SOC

    AI-driven SIEM-MiiND Enhances Cybersecurity Framework

    CITIC Telecom CPC’s visionary ICT-MiiND strategy seamlessly integrates innovative technologies, algorithms, computing power and big data into its ICT service platform, laying a foundation for a wide range of “AI+ Cloud Network Security” solutions. CITIC Telecom CPC ‘s cybersecurity and innovation R&D team has extended Innovation and Intelligent concepts by developing the new SIEM-MiiND intelligent SIEM platform to deliver faster, more accurate cyber threat intelligence analysis and incident response services.

    AI-driven SIEM-MiiND Enhances Cybersecurity Framework

    Core Capabilities of SIEM-MiiND

    – Faster Data Analysis: CITIC Telecom CPC leverages proprietary large language models (LLMs) of security analysis to enable rapid retrieval and analysis of massive log data, significantly improving SOC team efficiency.

    – Secure Data Handling: Enterprise data is transmitted to CITIC Telecom CPC’s self-built and managed 24/7 SOC and self-managed LLM for correlation and analysis, ensuring full data security.

    – More Accurate Threat Detection: Using detailed and customized “Prompt Engineering” to meet specific security needs of different customers, CITIC Telecom CPC fully leverages large models’ threat analysis capabilities across various industry scenarios to accurately identify and respond to threat incidents.

    – Controlled Security Guardrail: A closed-loop defense system covers input validation, intent recognition, output review, and sensitive data filtering, providing end-to-end protection while preventing data leaks out of the LLM.

    – Comprehensive Alert Channels: One-stop multiple notification channels including email, phone, AI voice alerts, and real-time messaging via WeChat/WhatsApp help customers stay promptly informed about security status.

    Empowers Intelligent Operations of AI SOC to Reshape Next-Gen Cybersecurity Defense

    CITIC Telecom CPC utilizes cutting-edge AI technology to address evolving data and security challenges brought by AI. As the core engine of AI SOC, SIEM-MiiND enables intelligent and secure operations, and deeply integrates AI technology with big data models and small-scale scenario applications. SIEM-MiiND aggregates data through an intelligent cybersecurity information system, optimizes risks and threat analysis process by SOC experts, shortens detection and response time, enhances risk management accuracy and alert efficiency to reduce alert fatigue across an enterprise. AI SOC has enabled CITIC Telecom CPC’s flagship managed cybersecurity suite TrustCSI(TM) 3.0 to deliver a holistic enterprise protection with “Identify, Predict, Detect, Respond and Recover” capabilities, reshaping next-gen cybersecurity model to defend enterprises from cyber threats.

    Key Features of SIEM-MiiND to Drive Intelligent Secure Operations of AI SOC

    – Enhanced Detection Capabilities: Preliminary analysis of vulnerabilities and potential Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) proactively reduces enterprise networks threats.

    – Optimized Rule Sets: Utilizing AI technology, detection thresholds are adjusted according to customers’ historical data and new attack scenarios. New rule sets are automatically and continuously created for aggregating the log data of newly added devices and can also be customized and fine-tuned for enterprises.

    Improved Response Capabilities:  AI SOC implements an intelligent security incident detection mechanism based on AI analysis of threat data collected by SIEM-MiiND, significantly reducing troubleshooting time and enabling actionable recommendations up to 75% faster after the initial email alert. SIEM-MiiND can respond to security incidents within seconds through AI-driven Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solution, lowering the risk of enterprise network attacks.

    – AI-Powered Chatbot: Provides enterprises with an additional inquiry channel apart from the 24/7 hotline under a secure authentication login mechanism, enabling them to promptly and clearly understand their latest cybersecurity status and overall security levels from both online and offline channels. AI Chatbot provides precise answers and prompt feedback by effectively analyzing customer enquiries, responding to their needs and obtaining relevant information. This feature will be available in early 2026.

    – User-Friendly Security Dashboard: Offers a fully visualized interface that consolidates various security metrics and statistical reports, enabling enterprises to comprehensively monitor their latest cybersecurity status.

    Mr. Kenneth Wong, Vice President of Product and Digital Intelligence Development of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “SIEM-MiiND is the latest intelligent security information and event management solution which enhances threat detection and automatic incident response abilities via AI technology. Our comprehensive and robust AI SOC is powered by our over 20 years of industry expertise, multiple algorithms and patented applications, cutting-edge AI technology and profound implementation capabilities. SIEM-MiiND meets today’s security needs and supports future scalability, providing cost-effective and robust security defense to address specific security requirements of enterprises in various regions and markets.    SIEM-MiiND also enhances the security governance of AI SOC and the overall regulatory compliance level. Our full range of intelligent solutions not only help enterprises streamline security operations and reduce risks but also raise their global competitiveness.”

    Innovative AI+ Applications Integrated with Cloud, Network Security for a Connected Future

    Innovative AI+ Applications Integrated with Cloud, Network Security for a Connected Future

    CITIC Telecom CPC’s pioneering “AI+ Cloud, Network, Security” framework with its future-proof AI SOC empowers enterprises across industries to level up cybersecurity and excel in a new era of secure and efficient digital intelligence. AI SOC is powered by a series of innovative intelligent and security applications developed by CITIC Telecom CPC’s innovation R&D team, helping enterprises address complex cybersecurity challenges at lower costs and higher efficiency as well as enhancing AI SOC security governance and overall regulatory compliance level. CITIC Telecom CPC’s award-winning AI+ innovations such as AI Pentest, AI Databank, and Workflow+ have already been implemented in various industries with successful use cases, spanning financial institutions, multinational corporations, and tech innovation organizations. They are a testament to the profound value of CITIC Telecom CPC solutions.

    About CITIC Telecom CPC

    We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

    With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies to boost technology empowerment (+AI). Embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies we aim to unlock technical potential. By integrating deep learning and intelligent data analysis technologies, we transform these technologies into data empowerment (AI+) generative applications, reshaping the Intelligence Operation Journey of enterprises.

    With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SDWAN gateways, 20 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises.  We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.

    For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com.

    Media Contacts:

    Catherine Yuen
    CITIC Telecom CPC
    (852) 2170 7536
    Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com

  • 45th Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia open today

    45th Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia open today

    – Featuring over 3,200 global exhibitors; leading Chinese Mainland tech giants showcase cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions

    – The two exhibitions bring together over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including the Chinese Mainland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom

    – This year’s Autumn Electronics Fair focuses on three major areas: AI and robotics, the silver economy and digital entertainment. electronicAsia, meanwhile, features exhibition areas showcasing cutting-edge electronic components and technologies

    – RoboPark brings together several major Chinese Mainland technology giants from the “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons” and “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”. Prominent speakers will showcase the latest in robotics technology, using the event as a platform to “go global” and explore new markets

    – Various forums and seminars are being held during the fairs, including the 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology, co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, that takes place today

    HONG KONG, Oct 13, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – 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, open today, running simultaneously at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for four consecutive days (13 to 16 October).

    The two fairs have attracted over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. In addition to companies from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, participants are joining from the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, India, Japan, Korea and Singapore, and from Europe and North America, including Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain and Switzerland. This year, the HKTDC has organised 120 buying missions from 61 countries and regions to visit and source at the two fairs.

    Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, visited the Autumn Electronics Fair today. He engaged with several exhibitors and toured the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase to gain insights into the latest applications of artificial intelligence and robotics technologies.

    Prof Ma said: “The HKTDC has consistently supported enterprises in going global, helping them with transformation and exploring new markets. We will continue to assist local small-and-medium-sized enterprises, while leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a superconnector and super value-adder.”

    Keeping pace with technological trends and societal needs in three major areas

    The 2025 Autumn Electronics Fair continues its theme as the “World’s Leading Electronics Marketplace”, allowing global exhibitors to promote the latest electronic products, innovative technology concepts and state-of-the-art applications. They include smart products for both home and commercial use as well as electronic products and audio-visual equipment.

    The exhibition brings together several leading Chinese Mainland technology companies, including participants from “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons”. DEEP Robotics presents the X30 Quadruped Robodog, and BrainCo introduces the next-generation bionic dexterous hand, Revo2, which can be used as a prosthetic. Among companies from “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”, DIGIT showcases intelligent robots that offer an immersive, multi-modal and interactive experience; PaXini Tech features humanoid robots with advanced tactile sensing and artificial intelligence (AI) vision; LimX Dynamics displays multi-form bipedal robots; and local company Edugroup Worldwide Limited presents the UBTECH companion robot.

    A special RoboPark event space has been established at this year’s fair. Over the four-day exhibition period, more than 30 events will take place here, featuring live demonstrations by robots from various regions that showcase their application in business, rehabilitation and living settings. Additionally, renowned robotics companies such as Unitree Robotics and Booster Robotics have been invited to share the latest in robotics technology.

    Some mainland technology exhibitors are using the Autumn Electronics Fair as a platform to launch new products and expand into new markets. For example, Hangzhou-based Ascentiz will take the RoboPark stage on the third day of the fair (15 October) to launch the world’s first modular exoskeleton, demonstrating how the product can enhance the mobility of individuals with movement impairments.

    The new RISE Avenue brings together a range of emerging electronic technology brands. It provides a showcase for companies’ latest product developments, including robotics technology, gaming devices and home audio-visual equipment.

    In addition, the fair is introducing the Adventure Hub, which features the Immersive Experience Zone, offering immersive experiences through a variety of interactive entertainment products that combine virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and AI. The experiences on offer include activities such as golf, sailing, skiing and boxing.

    The Hall of Fame brings together more than 500 world-renowned electronic brands. In the Tech Hall, in addition to professional data and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across various industries, there is also the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase, established in line with a proposal in the Budget, which showcases high-quality innovation and technology products from around 40 local tech companies. Moreover, the Startup Zone serves as an interactive platform for local enterprises, with more than 90 tech entrepreneurs and young business owners displaying their latest technologies.

    This year’s fair focuses on three major areas, namely AI and robotics, digital entertainment and the silver economy:

    AI and Robotics

    • The humanoid robot TORA One (PaXini Technology, one of the “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”, Booth: GH-E09) is equipped with advanced tactile sensing and AI vision, making it suitable for applications in the service, logistics and healthcare sectors.
    • X30 Quadruped Robodog (Deep Robotics, one of the “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons”, Booth: GH-D10) is equipped with waterproof protection, intelligent navigation and both thermal and RGB cameras. It excels in navigating rough terrain and low-visibility areas, making it ideal for tasks such as tunnel patrols, emergency rescue and industrial mapping.
    • The humanoid robot Booster T1 (Booster Robotics, Booth: GH-D14), which won the RoboCup 2025, is equipped with a durable frame and precise actuation. It can perform complex movements, such as soccer kicks, kung fu moves and push-ups, with impressive accuracy.
    • Cloud Ginger (Hong Kong Robotics Limited, Booth: CH-D13), a cloud-based intelligent humanoid wheeled robot, features advanced AI for facial and object recognition, 2D/3D perception and autonomous navigation, as well as multi-sensor fusion. With high flexibility, it supports natural interactions such as handshakes, dancing and object-handling.
    • Rokid Glasses (Unity Technology Development Corporation Limited, Booth: 3E-C24) are AI-powered smart eyewear that support voice operation in Cantonese. The glasses feature real-time translation, navigation, speech prompting, and first-person perspective recording capabilities.
    • 1-Sense Soul Smart Ring (Momax Smart International Limited, Booth: 1CON-019) is the world’s first vibration smart ring that combines discreet notifications with emotion recognition technology. It can notify the wearer of incoming calls and messages and continuously track health data 24 hours a day, including sleep quality and stress levels.

    Digital entertainment

    • Head-Mounted Display (GooVision Technology Company Limited, Booth: 5E-C10) provides high-definition visuals with full-area clarity and immersive 3D. It features adjustable IPD and diopter settings, making it suitable for various users and ideal for applications such as surgical assistance, pilot training and virtual simulation.
    • RD-839 Smart Projector (Guangzhou Rigal Electronics Company Limited, Booth: 1E-E02) supports 4K resolution and is suitable for home theatre systems. It is also portable, making it ideal for various outdoor entertainment uses.
    • The Cypher 81 Keyboard (Epomaker Inc, Booth: 1CON-006) is equipped with a vivid TFT screen, customisable RGB lighting, and a rotary knob for intuitive control, providing a smooth and quiet typing experience.
    • The Gaming Power Strip (Ruyuan Lighting Electric Appliance Company Limited, Booth: 1A-C17) features a vertical design with unique lighting effects. It can quickly charge multiple devices simultaneously while significantly reducing space usage, making it an essential accessory for home gaming rooms.

    Silver Economy

    • BloomCap (AGreen Marketing Limited, Booth: 1B-E14) features internationally patented PCT technology that deeply stimulates hair follicles to promote regrowth and restore natural pigmentation. Additionally, it helps relieve headaches and improve sleep quality by enhancing metabolism and circulation.
    • The At-home Pill Dispenser, Kindo (Kin Technology Limited, Booth: CH-C08), enables the automatic dispensing of up to 12 different types of medications with the press of a single button. The product also utilises IoT technology, allowing users and caregivers to manage medication anytime and anywhere, greatly simplifying the complex manual medication dispensing process.
    • Smart Walking Stick (Megastek Technologies Ltd, Booth: 3B-B08) integrates several advanced features, including real-time GPS tracking, an emergency alert system and an obstacle detection system, to offer round-the-clock safety and protection.
    • All-in-One Health Monitor (Vcom International Limited, Booth: 1A-F09) integrates multiple diagnostic tools to monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels. It offers an efficient and reliable solution for personal health management.

    A Smart Ageing Products label will be provided to exhibitors offering products and solutions for the silver market, making it easier for buyers to source relevant products.

    Held concurrently with the Electronics Fair, electronicAsia features several exhibition zones showcasing electronic components, keyboards and switches, power supplies, printed circuit boards, electronic manufacturing services, display technologies and test and inspection equipment. Among the companies joining the fair is Australian exhibitor Masters & Young (Booth: 5B-B21) which specialises in the design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of PCBs. The company possesses expertise across a range of sectors, including mining, medical, industrial, automotive and renewables. It is showcasing its self-designed and manufactured printed circuit boards at the fair.

    A series of forums and seminars is being organised during the fairs, including the 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, which was held today. The theme for this year’s symposium was “Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration: Robotics Across Land, Sea, and Sky”. It explored 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 exploration.

    The symposium opened with remarks from Tony Wong, Commissioner for Digital Policy at the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau Digital Policy Office of the HKSAR Government. The speakers included Stanley Sum, Head of Technology at KPMG Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited; Kenny Lau, Chief Technology Officer at SF Express (Hong Kong) Limited; John Sze, Technical Director at ASMPT Limited; Pinestone Shi, General Manager of OceanAlpha Group Limited; and Desmond Ho, CEO of Alpha AI Technology Limited.

    Also taking place today was a seminar titled “AI-Powered Monitoring and Smart Inspection in Construction”. Co-organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Chapter of IEEE Reliability Society and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, the seminar delved into the contributions AI research is making to the construction industry.

    The Hong Kong Electronic Forum will be held tomorrow (14 October), co-organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association. The forum, themed “Powering the Future: Innovations in Advanced Battery Technology & Energy Storage”, will explore the latest innovations in advanced battery technologies and energy storage, as well as future market development trends.

    In addition, the 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, will be held tomorrow (14 October). Audience members can witness how the young innovators use AI in conjunction with the performing arts, showcasing the innovative potential of AI applications.

    Other activities include the Startup Smart Launch, the 10th Hong Kong Value Creation for Technology: Pitching Competition and Meet the Mentors. These events offer start-ups the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, attract investor support and seek expert advice on business development.

    Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, exhibitors and buyers can meet online through the HKTDC Click2Match smart business matching platform in addition to attending the physical fairs.

    Photo download: http://bit.ly/3VZM8IH

    The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia open today and will be held for four consecutive days, from 13 to 16 October, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, visited the Autumn Electronics Fair and chatted with various exhibitors
    Mainland leading robotics company Unitree shared the latest development trend at RoboPark
    The Tech Hall showcases professional data and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across various industries. In line with a proposal in the Budget, it includes the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase, highlighting quality innovative products from around 40 local tech companies
    A robot at RoboPark prepares a limited-edition coffee that visitors can redeem for free, featuring special latte art celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Autumn Electronics Fair
    A Smart Ageing Products label has been provided to exhibitors offering products and solutions for the silver market, making it easier for buyers to source relevant products
    The Korean delegation, led by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, features innovative companies specialising in the development of virtual reality gaming platforms, as well as an integrated content creation platform with generative AI capabilities, showcasing Korea’s latest achievements in the digital entertainment and AI sectors
    electronicAsia features several exhibition zones showcasing electronic components, keyboards and switches, power supplies, printed circuit boards, electronic manufacturing services, display technologies, and test and inspection equipment
    The 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology, co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, was held today, focusing on the theme “Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration: Robotics Across Land, Sea, and Sky”


    Websites

    HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/

    Media enquiries

    Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

    Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395 Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.org
    Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org

    About HKTDC

    The 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.

  • CBI and Blockware strengthen their capital ties

    CBI and Blockware strengthen their capital ties

    Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI; Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0, ALCBI; OTCQB: CBIPF)) announces that it has been granted an option to purchase up to $10 million in convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, offering a  10% discount on the price of Blockware potential future initial public offering (“IPO”). A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised and paid in CBI shares, which are only transferable on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the daily volume. CBI and Blockware aim to grow CBI’s U.S. shareholder base, in which case CBI will exercise a phased share of the call option  and increase its equity stake in Blockware.

    Blockware is a recognized player in the blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining industry.  The company stands out for its ability to operate large-scale installations, provide state-of-the-art hosting  services, and develop innovative technology solutions, making it a natural partner for CBI.

    CBI’s mining activities recorded a return on investment of more than 40% in August 2025 thanks to this  partnership.

    CBI has the option to acquire up to $10 million of convertible notes issued by Blockware. The  convertible notes issued by Blockware have a maturity of two years and bear an interest rate of 5%  per annum. They offer a 10% discount on the price of a potential future IPO and, if this IPO does not take  place before maturity, the convertible notes are redeemed in cash. They also benefit from a liquidation  preference in the event of an asset distribution or bankruptcy.

    This transaction paves the way for a strategic partnership to strengthen CBI’s presence in the U.S. market and  gradually increase its stake in Blockware.

    A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised by CBI and paid for in shares, which can only be  resold on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the trading volume.

    CBI and Blockware aim to develop the size and visibility of CBI’s American shareholding, based in  particular on the listing of the share on the OTCQB market, which is a privileged gateway for institutional and  individual investors in the United States. The gradual increase in liquidity and trading volume in this market  will broaden the investor base and strengthen CBI’s reputation. CBI plans to gradually exercise its option to  purchase convertible notes, within the limit of 10% of the trading volume of the OTCQB market.

    This mechanism is part of CBI’s ACE (Acquire, Create, Earn) strategy, strengthening its ability to seize  international growth opportunities and helping to position CBI as a leading player in the blockchain ecosystem, while maximizing its exposure to the US market.

    For the period ending September 30, 2025, CBI has invoiced consulting fees to Blockware solutions for an  amount of $1 million, paid through the remittance by Blockware of a convertible note for that amount.

    Disclaimers

    The completion of CBI’s projects, as well as their operating budget and financing plan, remain fundamentally subject to  major uncertainties, and failure to achieve the underlying assumptions may have a material and adverse impact on the  value of CBI’s assets and liabilities.

    In addition, investing in crypto-assets involves risks related in particular to their intrinsic volatility that could have an impact  on CBI’s financial performance. CBI considers it useful to remember that the past performance of crypto-assets is not a guarantee of future performance.

    A detailed description of the risks associated with an investment in CBI securities can be found in the Company’s financial  reports available on CBI’s website.

    About Crypto Blockchain Industries SA

    Crypto Blockchain Industries (“CBI”) is a French company listed on Euronext Growth (compartment E2), whose  objective is to build the largest possible portfolio of Bitcoins and other crypto-assets by buying them at a below-market  price by applying the ACE strategy: ACQUIRE, the purchase mainly of Bitcoins on the market; CREATE, the creation of  its own utility tokens in the field of the metaverse (AlphaVerse, Football at AlphaVerse) or that of digital assets backed by real goods (Gemplay, diamonds); EARN, the acquisition of Bitcoin at a reduced cost via mining operations, as part of a  long-term strategic partnership with Blockchain Solutions, one of the first Bitcoin miners in the United States. To learn  more, visit www.cbicorp.io and www.alphaverse.com.

    About Blockware

    Blockware Solutions, LLC (“BWS”) is an American company specializing in blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency  mining services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Blockware Solutions provides comprehensive  solutions, including mining hardware sales, secure data center hosting, and blockchain investment advisory services. The  company also operates a large-scale network of mining farms and contributes to the decentralization of the Bitcoin network.  Leveraging its technical expertise and commitment to transparency, Blockware helps individuals and institutions grow their  digital asset businesses. For more information, visit www.blockwaresolutions.com.

    Contacts

    Issuer – CBI
    info@cbicorp.io

    Listing sponsor on Euronext – Atout Capital
    info@atoutcapital.com

    OTCQB sponsor – Aldebaran Global Advisors
    hello@aldebaran-advisors.com