HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – The four-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 (WAIC 2026) concluded successfully in Shanghai. During the event, Phancy showcased its full-stack AI cloud service platform and real-world industry applications, highlighting its AI infrastructure, model platforms, and commercialization cases across multiple sectors.
At the heart of the showcase was Phancy’s “Token Factory”, which demonstrated a complete closed-loop from technological innovation and engineering implementation to industrial empowerment. The exhibit received widespread acclaim from industry leaders, government and enterprise representatives, international guests, and major media outlets. A number of high-profile guests visited the booth, sparking in-depth discussions on innovation opportunities and development trends in the AI 2.0 era.
Building the “Token Factory”: Full-Stack Capabilities Driving Scalable Industrial Adoption
At WAIC 2026, Phancy centered its presentation on its full-stack AI cloud service platform, demonstrating the “Token Factory” and turning the vision of scalable, reusable and deployable AI productivity into tangible industrial capabilities.
At the infrastructure and foundational layer, Phancy’s HAMi (virtual heterogeneous GPU management and orchestration platform) and ModelHub XC (opensource model adaption and optimization platform) effectively addresses key industry pain points — including localized deployment of large models, efficient computing resource scheduling and large‑scale implementation. These solutions provide a solid foundation for industrialized AI production and strengthen the Token Factory’s core advantages in efficiency, stability, and scalability. Both technologies attracted significant attention at the event, drawing government officials, industry experts, and enterprise clients for demonstrations, consultations, and partnership discussions.
Core Production and Intelligent Applications
At the core production and application layer, Phancy highlighted its AGI platform Phanthy Pantheon and the self-evolving AI modeling tool PhanthyModel, both of which significantly lower the barriers to building advanced models. On the delivery side, the company introduced its cross-platform embodied agent framework PhanthyMotus, the AI coding agent PhanthyCode, and the AI-powered film production platform PhanthyMovie. These solutions enable seamless integration of AI capabilities into real-world operations across a wide range of industries.
From computing orchestration and model development to intelligent agent deployment, Phancy continues to connect computing resources, AI models, developers, and industry ecosystems, driving the stable and efficient transformation of AI technologies into practical, scalable industrial productivity.
Internationally Recognized as a Trusted Global Industrial AI Solution
In addition to its technology showcase, Phancy received significant international recognition at WAIC 2026. At the Global Industrial AI Cooperation Forum, in the presence of high-level guests including the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Brazil’s Minister of Public Service Management and Innovation, and academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Phancy was selected as a “Global Flagship Case in Industrial AI” and named among the first batch of “Trusted Global Industrial AI Solutions.”
This prestigious honor validates Phancy’s technological reliability, compliance and real‑world implementation capabilities in industrial AI, and marks strong international endorsement of the company’s AI engineering and commercialization strengths.
Building an Open Industry Ecosystem and Entering a New Era of AI 2.0
The successful conclusion of WAIC 2026 was not only a celebration of technological achievements but also a powerful platform for deep industry collaboration. As AI moves into the era of large-scale application, Phancy will continue to pursue technological innovation and open collaboration, further strengthening its full-stack AI cloud service system.
Looking ahead, Phancy will work closely with global developers, industry partners, and clients to bring the “Token Factory” into more real-world scenarios, making AI a true driver of industrial upgrading and high‑quality productivity.
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Milestone reflects Malaysians’ growing demand for quality grab-and-go food and coffee, with KLIA café bringing greater convenience to millions of travellers
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – As Malaysians increasingly embrace grab-and-go lifestyles and quality coffee on the move, 7-Eleven Malaysia today marked a major milestone with the opening of its 1,000th CAFé by 7-Eleven outlet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, reinforcing its commitment to making quality food and beverages more accessible wherever customers are.
From left to right: Mr. Wong Wai Keong, Co-CEOs of 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Ms. Hani Ezra Hussin, Senior General Manager – Commercial Services of Malaysian Airport Holdings Berhad, Mr. Tan U-Ming, Co-CEOs of 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Zulhikam Ahmad, General Manager – Commercial (Business Performance & Growth) of Malaysian Airport Holdings Berhad, Jim Girard – Senior Regional Director of 7-Eleven International and Estaban Velasquez, Senior Director and Controller of 7-Eleven International officiating the opening of the 1,000th CAFé by 7-Eleven store at KLIA Terminal 1.
Located at Level 5, next to the Domestic Departure Gate at KLIA Terminal 1, the milestone café places freshly brewed coffee, hot meals and ready-to-eat favourites within easy reach of one of Malaysia’s busiest transport hubs. KLIA Terminal 1 serves approximately 28 to 30 million passengers annually, with around 13,000 to 14,000 departing and arriving travellers each day. During peak operating hours, the terminal can accommodate nearly 6,800 passengers per hour, while festive travel periods see passenger volumes surge significantly.
More than just another store opening, the milestone reflects how CAFé by 7-Eleven has evolved into an integral part of Malaysians’ daily routines, serving everyone from busy professionals grabbing their morning coffee to students on the go, families travelling home, and holidaymakers beginning their next adventure.
With more Malaysians seeking convenient, quality food and coffee throughout the day, CAFé by 7-Eleven has steadily expanded to meet evolving consumer lifestyles. The opening of its 1,000th outlet at KLIA marks another milestone in bringing that convenience to one of Malaysia’s busiest travel gateways.
The choice of KLIA for this milestone reflects 7-Eleven Malaysia’s strategy of expanding into high-traffic locations where convenience matters most. As consumer lifestyles become increasingly mobile, transport hubs have become key destinations for quick, quality food and beverage solutions, allowing CAFé by 7-Eleven to better serve travellers at every stage of their journey.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Wong Wai Keong, Co-CEO of 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., said the opening of the company’s 1,000th CAFé by 7-Eleven represents more than a numerical milestone. It reflects how consumer expectations and lifestyles have evolved over the years.
“Today’s customers expect quality coffee, fresh meals and convenience wherever they are, whether they’re heading to work, commuting across town or catching a flight. Over the years, we’ve transformed CAFéby 7-Eleven into a destination that fits naturally into those everyday moments. Convenience today is no longer just about being nearby. It’s about being exactly where customers need us most, whether that’s in neighbourhoods, commercial districts or one of the country’s busiest airports.”
“There is no better place to celebrate this milestone than KLIA, one of Malaysia’s busiest travel gateways. Millions of passengers pass through the airport every year, making it the ideal location for us to demonstrate how convenience retail can better serve today’s increasingly mobile consumers. Whether they’re catching an early morning flight, returning home or travelling for business, we want CAFéby 7-Eleven to be part of that journey.”
As one of Malaysia’s largest convenience retailers, 7-Eleven continues to evolve beyond traditional retail by expanding CAFé by 7-Eleven across neighbourhoods, commercial districts, hospitals, transport hubs and major travel gateways. Offering an expanding range of food, beverages and ready-to-enjoy meal options, the growing network reflects the company’s commitment to making quality food and beverages more accessible wherever customers need them.
The KLIA outlet represents another step in that strategy, enhancing the travel experience by ensuring customers can conveniently enjoy fresh food and beverages before departure without compromising on quality or speed.
Today, with more than 2,700 stores nationwide and 1,000 CAFéby 7-Eleven outlets, the company continues to strengthen its position as Malaysia’s leading convenience retailer by adapting to evolving consumer expectations through innovation, accessibility and everyday convenience.
As Malaysians continue to embrace increasingly mobile lifestyles and seek greater convenience in their daily routines, 7-Eleven Malaysia remains committed to expanding CAFé by 7-Eleven into locations where quality food and beverages are needed most. Guided by its promise of “Always There For You”, the company will continue bringing greater convenience to customers wherever life takes them.
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About 7-Eleven Malaysia
7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad through its subsidiary 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is the owner and operator of 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia. Incorporated on 4 June 1984, 7-Eleven Malaysia has made its mark in the retailing scene and has been a prominent icon for over 40 years. 7-Eleven Malaysia is the pioneer and largest 24-hour standalone convenience store operator in Malaysia with over 2,700 outlets nationwide and serves more than 1 million customers daily. 7-Eleven stores can be found across bustling commercial districts to serene suburban residential compounds throughout Malaysia, from petrol stations and LRT stations to shopping malls and medical institutions. My7E loyalty app boasted an impressive membership of 3.7 million users. As we forge ahead, our commitment remains steadfast in enriching the experience for our valued members, offering an array of rewards that enhance their journey as My7E enthusiasts. 7-Eleven is Always There For You. To learn more, please visit our website at www.7eleven.com.my
Pencapaian ini mencerminkan permintaan rakyat Malaysia yang semakin meningkat terhadap makanan segera dan kopi berkualiti, dengan pembukaan cawangan di KLIA menawarkan lebih kemudahan kepada jutaan pengembara.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 Julai 2026 – Selari dengan gaya hidup rakyat Malaysia yang semakin mengutamakan kemudahan serta menikmati kopi dan makanan berkualiti ketika dalam perjalanan, 7-Eleven Malaysia hari ini mencatat satu lagi pencapaian penting menerusi pembukaan CAFé by 7-Eleven yang ke-1,000 di Terminal 1, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA). Pembukaan ini sekali gus mengukuhkan komitmen syarikat untuk memastikan makanan dan minuman berkualiti sentiasa mudah diakses oleh pelanggan, di mana sahaja mereka berada.
Dari kiri ke kanan: Wong Wai Keong, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Hani Ezra Hussin, Pengurus Besar Kanan – Perkhidmatan Komersial, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad; Tan U-Ming, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Encik Zulhikam Ahmad, Pengurus Besar – Komersial (Prestasi & Pertumbuhan Perniagaan), Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB); Jim Girard – Pengarah Kanan Serantau, 7-Eleven International dan Estaban Velasquez, Pengarah Kanan dan Pengawal, 7-Eleven International, merasmikan pembukaan cawangan CAFé by 7-Eleven yang ke-1,000 di KLIA Terminal 1.
Terletak di Aras 5, bersebelahan Pintu Perlepasan Domestik di Terminal 1 KLIA, cawangan bersejarah ini menawarkan kopi yang dibru segar, hidangan panas serta pelbagai pilihan makanan sedia dimakan kepada para pengembara di salah sebuah hab pengangkutan paling sibuk di Malaysia. Terminal 1 KLIA mengendalikan sekitar 28 hingga 30 juta penumpang setiap tahun, dengan purata 13,000 hingga 14,000 penumpang berlepas dan tiba setiap hari. Pada waktu operasi puncak, terminal ini mampu menampung hampir 6,800 penumpang sejam, manakala jumlah penumpang meningkat dengan ketara sepanjang musim perayaan dan cuti umum.
Lebih daripada sekadar pembukaan sebuah cawangan baharu, pencapaian ini membuktikan bagaimana CAFé by 7-Eleven telah menjadi sebahagian daripada rutin harian rakyat Malaysia. Daripada golongan profesional yang memerlukan secawan kopi sebelum memulakan hari, pelajar yang sentiasa bergerak, keluarga yang pulang ke kampung halaman, hinggalah kepada para pengembara yang memulakan percutian mereka, CAFé by 7-Eleven terus memenuhi keperluan pelanggan daripada pelbagai lapisan masyarakat.
Seiring dengan peningkatan permintaan terhadap makanan dan kopi berkualiti yang mudah diperoleh sepanjang hari, rangkaian CAFé by 7-Eleven terus berkembang bagi memenuhi keperluan gaya hidup pengguna yang semakin dinamik. Pembukaan cawangan ke-1,000 di KLIA menjadi satu lagi langkah penting dalam usaha membawa pengalaman menikmati makanan dan minuman berkualiti ke salah satu pintu masuk utama negara yang paling sibuk.
Pemilihan KLIA sebagai lokasi bagi pencapaian ini mencerminkan strategi 7-Eleven Malaysia untuk terus mengembangkan rangkaiannya di lokasi yang menerima aliran pengunjung yang tinggi, iaitu tempat di mana kemudahan paling diperlukan. Seiring gaya hidup pengguna yang semakin aktif dan mobiliti yang semakin tinggi, hab pengangkutan kini menjadi lokasi penting bagi mendapatkan makanan dan minuman berkualiti dengan pantas. Melalui pembukaan ini, CAFé by 7-Eleven dapat memenuhi keperluan para pengembara di setiap peringkat perjalanan mereka dengan lebih baik.
Mengulas mengenai pencapaian ini, Wong Wai Keong, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., berkata pembukaan CAFé by 7-Eleven yang ke-1,000 bukan sekadar menandakan pertambahan bilangan cawangan, malah mencerminkan bagaimana jangkaan serta gaya hidup pengguna telah berubah seiring peredaran masa.
“Pengguna hari ini mahukan kopi berkualiti, hidangan segar dan kemudahan yang sentiasa tersedia tidak kira di mana mereka berada, sama ada dalam perjalanan ke tempat kerja, berulang-alik setiap hari mahupun sebelum menaiki penerbangan. Selama ini, kami telah membangunkan CAFé by 7-Eleven menjadi lebih daripada sekadar tempat membeli makanan dan minuman. Ia kini menjadi sebahagian daripada rutin harian masyarakat.
“Hari ini, kemudahan bukan lagi sekadar mempunyai cawangan yang berhampiran, tetapi memastikan kami berada tepat di lokasi pelanggan memerlukan kami. Sama ada di kawasan kejiranan, pusat komersial mahupun di antara lapangan terbang paling sibuk di negara ini, kami mahu terus memberikan pengalaman yang mudah, pantas dan berkualiti kepada setiap pelanggan.”
Beliau berkata, pemilihan KLIA sebagai lokasi pembukaan cawangan ke-1,000 merupakan simbolik kepada komitmen syarikat dalam memenuhi keperluan pengguna yang semakin mengutamakan mobiliti dan kemudahan.
“Tiada lokasi yang lebih sesuai untuk meraikan pencapaian ini selain KLIA, salah satu pintu masuk utama negara yang menerima jutaan pengunjung setiap tahun. KLIA merupakan lokasi terbaik untuk kami memperlihatkan bagaimana konsep peruncitan berasaskan kemudahan mampu memenuhi keperluan pengguna masa kini yang sentiasa bergerak.
“Sama ada mereka menaiki penerbangan awal pagi, pulang ke tanah air ataupun melakukan perjalanan atas urusan kerja, kami mahu CAFé by 7-Eleven menjadi sebahagian daripada pengalaman perjalanan mereka.”
Sebagai antara peruncit kedai serbaneka terbesar di Malaysia, 7-Eleven Malaysia terus mengorak langkah melangkaui konsep peruncitan konvensional dengan memperluaskan rangkaian CAFé by 7-Eleven ke kawasan kejiranan, pusat komersial, hospital, hab pengangkutan serta pintu masuk utama negara.
Dengan menawarkan pilihan makanan, minuman dan hidangan sedia dinikmati yang semakin pelbagai, perkembangan rangkaian ini mencerminkan komitmen syarikat untuk memastikan makanan dan minuman berkualiti lebih mudah diakses oleh pelanggan di mana sahaja mereka memerlukannya.
Pembukaan cawangan di KLIA merupakan satu lagi langkah penting dalam strategi tersebut, sekali gus mempertingkatkan pengalaman perjalanan pelanggan dengan memastikan mereka dapat menikmati makanan dan minuman segar secara mudah, pantas serta tanpa menjejaskan kualiti sebelum berlepas.
Hari ini, dengan lebih 2,700 cawangan di seluruh negara serta 1,000 CAFé by 7-Eleven, syarikat terus mengukuhkan kedudukannya sebagai peneraju kedai serbaneka di Malaysia menerusi inovasi berterusan, akses yang lebih meluas dan penawaran kemudahan yang memenuhi keperluan pengguna setiap hari.
Seiring dengan gaya hidup rakyat Malaysia yang semakin aktif dan mengutamakan kemudahan dalam urusan harian, 7-Eleven Malaysia kekal komited untuk terus memperluaskan rangkaian CAFé by 7-Eleven ke lokasi-lokasi strategik yang memudahkan pelanggan mendapatkan makanan dan minuman berkualiti pada bila-bila masa.
Berpandukan janji jenamanya, “Always There For You”, syarikat akan terus membawa pengalaman yang lebih mudah, pantas dan menyenangkan kepada pelanggan, tidak kira ke mana destinasi mereka.
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Tentang 7-Eleven Malaysia
7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad melalui anak syarikat 7-Eleven Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. adalah pemilik dan pengendali rangkaian kedai serbaneka 7-Eleven di Malaysia. Diperbadankan 4 Jun 1984, 7-Eleven Malaysia adalah jenama terkemuka dalam sektor peruncitan dan telah menjadi ikon selama 40 tahun. 7-Eleven Malaysia adalah perintis dan pengendali terbesar kedai serbaneka di Malaysia dengan lebih 2,700 cawangan di seluruh negara yang menyediakan perkhidmatan kepada lebih 1 juta pelanggan setiap hari. Rangkaian kedai 7-Eleven boleh didapati di kawasan komersil sehinggalah ke perumahan pinggir bandar di seluruh negara termasuklah di stesen minyak, stesen LRT, pusat beli-belah dan institusi kesihatan. Aplikasi My7E juga turut mempunyai lebih 3.6 juta lebih ahli dan kami kekal komited untuk menawarkan pengalaman yang terbaik dengan ganjaran menarik untuk penggemar My7E. 7-Eleven Sentiasa Bersama-sama Anda. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila lawati laman web rasmi www.7-eleven.com.my
The newswire guarantees online postings on USA Today and increases its guaranteed distribution on high-domain-rating local US news sites to empower AI visibility
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Media OutReach Newswire, the first global newswire founded in Asia Pacific, has expanded its USA distribution network with additional guaranteed news postings.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Thailand has achieved a significant milestone in industrial greenhouse gas mitigation, reducing more than 3.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent since 2019 through the implementation of clinker substitution under the Industrial Process and Product Use (IPPU) sector. This progress has been delivered ahead of the Thailand NDC Roadmap timeline, demonstrating the country’s capacity to translate climate policy into measurable outcomes. Central to this transition is the rapid scale-up of “hydraulic cement,” now serving as the primary structural cement nationwide and a key enabler of low-carbon construction.
The achievement was formally recognized at the “TCMA at 20: The Next Chapter to Net Zero” event, where H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, presided over an award ceremony honoring 34 implementing partners, supported by six ministries, for their collective contribution in driving policy into practice.
H.E. Mr. Varawut stated that the success of clinker substitution reflects the strength of multi-stakeholder collaboration across government, industry, academia, and professional bodies, enabling Thailand to accelerate greenhouse gas reduction while advancing green industry transformation and competitiveness.
“Greenhouse gas reduction becomes possible when all sectors work together; from policy and technology to real-world implementation. The success of clinker substitution is a tangible example of collaboration delivering real impact, and marks an important step toward Thailand’s Net Zero 2050 ambition.” H.E. Mr. Varawut said.
Mr. Surachai Nimla-or, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), highlighted that the results were made possible through close coordination across sectors, driving national policy into implementation through R&D, standards development, technological advancement, and market adoption mechanisms.
“The reduction of over 3.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent reflects the collective effort of all sectors in operationalizing national measures. The cement industry remains committed to advancing the transition toward a low-carbon economy.” Mr. Surachai said.
A key driver behind this success is the development and widespread adoption of hydraulic cement (low-carbon cement), which reduces the clinker content – the most carbon-intensive component in cement production – while maintaining performance and structural integrity in accordance with Thai Industrial Standard TIS 2594. Today, hydraulic cement is extensively used across the country in infrastructure projects, public buildings, industrial facilities, and residential construction, marking a systemic shift from alternative material to mainstream low-carbon construction solution.
Performance data underscores the pace of progress. In 2021, clinker substitution delivered over 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ reduction, achieving results nine years ahead of the NDC schedule. Between 2022–2023, an additional over 1 million tonnes of CO₂ reductions were realized. Cumulatively, from 2019 to present, emissions reductions have exceeded 3.8 million tonnes CO₂ equivalent.
This progress has been enabled by an integrated effort among 34 implementing partners, with policy and institutional support from six ministries, covering policy formulation, standards development, market promotion, and enabling mechanisms; underscoring the role of public–private partnership (PPP) in driving systemic transition.
Mr. Surachai further noted that the clinker substitution initiative represents a scalable model of translating national climate ambition into implementation, with potential for replication across other industrial sectors and expansion into regional collaboration frameworks.
“Hydraulic cement today is not only a low-carbon material; it is part of Thailand’s broader transition toward sustainable growth. It demonstrates that with strong collaboration, emissions reduction is not only possible, but achievable at scale.” Mr. Surachai said.
The success of clinker substitution reinforces Thailand’s leadership in industry-led climate action, highlighting how coordinated public–private efforts can deliver tangible emissions reductions while strengthening industrial resilience. It marks a critical step toward achieving Net Zero 2050, and offers a replicable model for industrial decarbonization at both national and regional levels.
Release of Phased Achievements of the National Pilot Base for AI Application (Financial Sector) Held Alongside the Conference
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – On 17 July, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) officially opened in Shanghai. UnionPay unveiled three proprietary AI technologies developed for the financial sector at the Shanghai exhibition area: financial transaction time-series foundation model, the Agentic Payment Open Protocol (APOP) framework, and a privacy-preserving large language model inference solution. As the AI era unfolds, the showcase highlights UnionPay’s continued commitment to accelerating the adoption of digital and intelligent technologies.
On 18 July, UnionPay hosted the Release of Phased Achievements of the National Pilot Base for AI Application (Financial Sector) at the UnionPay Center alongside WAIC 2026. The event brought together more than 100 representatives from commercial banks, Chinese and international partners, leading technology companies, academia, and research institutions. During the event, UnionPay released its “1+6+N” AI achievements framework, announced a series of industry partnerships, and launched a joint initiative calling for greater collaboration on the development and governance of the financial industry. These achievements demonstrate the progress of the National AI Application Pilot Base in building an open innovation platform that accelerates AI adoption across the industry.
Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech. He noted that AI is rapidly reshaping the financial industry. Since the National AI Application Pilot Base was launched in 2025, it has delivered a number of meaningful outcomes through close collaboration across the industry. Mr. Dong elaborated on the vision for the development of the base from through three dimensions: sharing, collaborative governance, and mutual benefits. First, by pooling computing resources, data and models on a centralized public platform, the base helps address industry challenges such as the high cost of computing resources and data silos. This lowers barriers to AI adoption across the financial sector. Second, the base has strengthened AI security by building robust safeguards for large language models and applying AI to enhance transaction risk management and cybersecurity. Such efforts are made to support a safer and more resilient financial ecosystem. Third, the base is accelerating the AI adoption across real-world use cases. It has incubated a range of commercial AI solutions spanning agentic payments, credit risk management, consumption promotion and merchant digital transformation, turning technological innovation into tangible business value. Looking ahead, the future of AI + Finance holds enormous potential. UnionPay looks forward to working with partners across industries to build an open, shared, and well-governed financial AI ecosystem that supports the development of new productive forces through technological innovation.
A highlight of the event was the official launch of UnionPay’s “1+6+N” AI achievements framework.
The “1” represents a unified portal—the National AI Application Pilot Base. Built on a “One Portal, Six Centers” structure, it integrates six specialized centers covering models, datasets, applications, talent development, supply-demand matching, and financial services. Together, the platform currently hosts 11 models, 14 datasets, 59 demonstration applications, and 61 service offerings, bringing together 145 core resources in total.
The “6” refers to six independent and controllable capabilities, including computing resources scheduling through a trusted intelligent computing sharing platform, high-quality financial datasets, finance-specific foundation models, AI-powered financial security services, financial AI standards, and a pilot testing sandbox that supports model training and evaluation. Together, these six capabilities form the base’s shared technology foundation, providing ecosystem partners with the core technical infrastructure.
The “N” represents a portfolio of benchmark use cases, standardized AI solutions, and demonstration applications built on this technology foundation. These applications span five key areas—intelligent payments, inclusive finance, consumption growth, risk management and compliance, and operational excellence—building a multi-tier product portfolio serving consumers, merchants, local governments and financial institutions. This accelerates the application of AI capabilities across diverse use cases.
Together, the “1+6+N” framework of the base connects computing power, data, models, and use cases and forms an end-to-end value chain. By addressing common industry challenges—including limited computing resources, data silos and the high cost of AI deployment—it delivers standardized and widely accessible AI capabilities, providing the financial industry with reusable, highly secure and one-stop AI solutions for intelligent transformation. This also reflects UnionPay’s commitment not only to driving its own business growth, but also to enabling the industry through foundational capabilities and reinforcing financial infrastructure for the AI era.
These achievements have already been made available to industry partners and are beginning to create value. For banks, acquirers and other financial institutions, UnionPay’s shared infrastructure enables rapid access to mature financial AI capabilities without the need to build systems from scratch, significantly reducing both technical barriers and implementation costs. For merchants, UnionPay offers AI-powered marketing, digital analytics and intelligent risk management tools to support smarter operations, improve customer engagement and enhance operational efficiency, enabling even small and medium-sized businesses to benefit from AI innovation. For technology companies and other ecosystem partners, the base enables partners to rapidly adapt AI products for financial applications and complete compliance validation, accelerating the commercialization of technological innovations.
The event also featured six rounds of partnership signing ceremonies, covering areas including AI-themed card, cross-border agentic payment ecosystem development, AI-powered operational empowerment for merchants, joint commercialization of pilot base innovations, and broader ecosystem collaboration across the financial industry chain.
Following the signing ceremonies, UnionPay released the Initiative on the Collaborative Development and Governance of AI Applications in Financial Services, with representatives from participating organizations joining the stage to witness its launch. Building on the “1+6+N” framework, the initiative calls on industry stakeholders to collaborate in four areas: First, advancing trusted AI systems that serve the real economy by establishing governance mechanisms for traceable and explainable algorithms while safeguarding data privacy and security; Second, strengthening collaboration among industry, academia, research institutions and users, leveraging the base to jointly advance core technologies and develop independent and secure financial AI infrastructure; Third, promoting openness and inclusiveness by sharing mature AI models, testing services and implementation solutions to reduce the cost of intelligent transformation, particularly for SMEs; Fourth, improving lifecycle governance through tiered risk management, enhanced compliance standards and coordinated risk prevention. The initiative calls on all industry stakeholders to work together by jointly strengthening the foundation, unlocking greater value through shared capabilities, and reinforcing collaborative governance, with the goal of advancing the sound development of AI in the financial sector and driving digital finance through technological innovation.
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PRUApex Legacy Index II gives affluent and high-net-worth individuals greater flexibility to build, protect and transfer wealth to the next generation with premium allocation across multiple indices including a gold-equity index; it offers flexible payout options and choice of premium terms
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 July 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) has launched PRUApex Legacy Index II, an indexed universal life plan (IUL) designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers seeking more options to grow and preserve their legacy and structure wealth transfer for the next generation.
Customers can customise how their legacy grows and is passed on, with multiple index allocations, death benefit payout structures, and premium terms. They are also supported by an additional crediting rate of 0.25% p.a. for indices with uncapped returns[1] (i.e. volatility-controlled indices), and a one-timebonus crediting rate of up to 6.50%[2]on total account value after the end of premium term for a fully paid policy on multipay premium payment term.
Ms Toni Fung, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Prudential Singapore, said: “Affluent and high-net-worth individuals are increasingly looking for legacy planning solutions that will evolve with their changing life priorities, giving them greater certainty, control and confidence over how their legacy is passed on to the next generation. Today, when they want to make any changes, it means having to purchase new policies or restructure existing portfolios. PRUApex Legacy Index II addresses this need for flexibility, allowing customers to build a resilient legacy through diversified growth potential across multiple indices. It also helps to future-proof their plans with flexible death benefit payout structures.”
Diversified growth potential across markets and asset classes PRUApex Legacy Index II allows customers to diversify and allocate premiums across a mix of indices, offering broader market exposure across the United States (US), Europe, and emerging markets (e.g. China, South Korea and Brazil), as well as a gold-equity index. They have access to indices with both capped and uncapped returns (i.e. volatility-controlled indices that have no cap on potential gains[1]) that meet their legacy planning needs, and the flexibility to balance stability and growth potential based on their risk appetite.
Ms Fung added: “We were the first insurer in Singapore to introduce a volatility-controlled index (i.e. index with uncapped returns[1]) in an indexed universal life plan two years ago. With PRUApex Legacy Index II, we are expanding the range of index options available to customers, giving them more ways to grow and protect their legacy through familiar indices with capped returns, such as the S&P 500, and indices that provide higher stability through their volatility-controlled design while offering uncapped return[1] potential.”
Customers who prefer a standard market index can opt for indices such as the S&P 500[3][8], MSCI Emerging Markets[3][8], and EURO STOXX 50[3][8]. If they are looking for indices with uncapped returns[1] that provide a stable, pre-determined level of risk, they can choose from volatility-controlled indices including the S&P 500 FC[4][8], UBS MASTR[5][8], Barclays Shiller Allocator[6][8] and MSCI World Golden Compass[7][8].
Future-proofing legacy planning with flexible design PRUApex Legacy Index II gives policyholders more flexibility over how death benefits are paid out. Instead of receiving the full amount as a single lump sum, beneficiaries can receive payouts in one lump sum, or in yearly instalments of 2 to 10 years to provide continued support for their loved ones.
Customers can choose from single-premium and multipay options for up to 20 years. This gives them more choices based on their liquidity needs, legacy planning priorities, and preferred pace of premium commitment.
For the Fixed Account, there is a first-year Crediting Rate of 4.20% p.a. & Guaranteed Minimum Crediting Rate of 2.00% p.a.
Affluent and high-net-worth customers can kickstart their legacy planning with PRUApex Legacy Index II with a sum assured as low as US$500,000.
[1] Subject to prevailing Participation Rate. Please refer to Product Summary for details.
[2] The one-time Bonus Crediting Rate amount is based on the policy’s multipay premium term.
[3] Subject to a Cap Rate of 9.0%, 10.5% and 11.0% for S&P 500 Index, Euro Stoxx 50 Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index respectively which are not guaranteed. Guaranteed Minimum Cap Rate of 3.0% applies.
[4] Refers to the S&P 500 FC TCA 0.50% Decrement Index (USD) ER. Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 40% applies.
[5] Refers to the UBS Multi Asset Strategy Tactical Rotation Index. Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 70% applies
[6] Refers to the Shiller Barclays CAPE® Allocator 6 Dynamic Risk Control Index Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 65% applies.
[7] Refers to the MSCI World Titans Golden Compass Select Index. Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate of 35% applies
[8] Cap Rate, Participation Rate, Guaranteed Minimum Cap Rate and Guaranteed Minimum Participation Rate are subject to change.
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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life and health insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 95 years. As at 31 December 2025, it has S$66.3 billion funds under management. The company has an AA Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s and delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of 5,400 financial representatives.
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