The 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit will convene senior banking, regulatory and technology leaders from over 25 countries in Kuala Lumpur on 13–14 May 2026 under the theme “Imagining the AI Bank”.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – The Asian Banker Summit 2026 will convene its 27th edition in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together global policymakers, regulators, bankers and technology leaders to examine the next phase of financial services shaped by artificial intelligence, digital assets and cross-border financial integration.
Patrick McHenry, former Chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee (2023–2025) and United States Congressman (2005–2025), will deliver the international keynote on “Legislating the Future of Finance”, addressing regulatory clarity, digital asset oversight and the evolving structure of global financial markets.
Yang Berhormat Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Finance, Malaysia, will open the Summit with a keynote on “Capital, Policy and Growth in the Age of AI”, outlining Malaysia’s financial-sector priorities and digital economy ambitions. Yang Berhormat Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia, will deliver the closing keynote on “From the AI Bank to AI Native Economies”, addressing how governments, regulators and industry can build the infrastructure, policy frameworks and institutional capabilities required to support AI-led economic transformation.
The opening session will include a welcome note by Dato’ Sri Khairussaleh Ramli, President and Group CEO of Maybank and Chairman of The Association of Banks in Malaysia. His remarks will place Malaysia’s banking sector within the context of the Summit theme and examine how banks, regulators and technology partners can work together to build trusted, practical and connected financial infrastructure across the region.
The Summit will also feature Simon See, Global Head of the NVIDIA AI Technology Centre, who will address the operational realities of deploying artificial intelligence at scale, including infrastructure readiness, governance and the transition from pilot programmes to production environments.
The 2026 programme, themed “Imagining the AI Bank”, will focus on artificial intelligence deployment in banking, real-time financial infrastructure, digital asset regulation and the next phase of cross-border financial connectivity. More than 75 speakers across three flagship conferences and a series of closed-door roundtables will examine how financial institutions, regulators and technology firms are responding to structural changes in global finance.
The Summit will welcome more than 600 senior participants from over 25 countries, including central banks, regulatory authorities and leading financial institutions.
Senior regulators and multilateral bodies in the room include Bank Negara Malaysia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Bank Indonesia, the Financial Services Agency of Japan, Securities Commission Malaysia and the Asian Development Bank.
“Financial services are being reshaped in real time through artificial intelligence, digital asset regulation and the reconfiguration of cross-border financial flows. Bringing global policymakers together with regional regulators and industry leaders creates a more complete view of how these changes are being implemented in practice,” said Foo Boon Ping, president and managing editor, TAB Global.
Three flagship conferences and leadership dialogues
The Summit programme is organised around three core conferences:
Financial Technology Innovation Conference – focusing on AI, data architecture, digital assets and next-generation banking models
Beyond Borders – examining cross-border financial connectivity, payments innovation and regional growth across ASEAN, North Asia, the Middle East and Africa
These are complemented by closed-door roundtables for senior executives, including the Heads of Technology Roundtable, Heads of Transaction Banking Roundtable and a Leadership Dialogue Luncheon convening CEOs, regulators and invited guests.
Organisers, supporters and sponsors
The Asian Banker Summit 2026 is organised and produced by TAB Global, with support from the Asian Bankers Association, FIDE Forum, CIBE Alhuda, CapitalBay News, CryptoNewsZ, The Fintech Times and Times of AI.
Host Bank: Hong Leong Bank
Platinum Sponsors: Huawei and Ant Digital Technologies
Major Sponsors: Deutsche Bank, TP (Teleperformance), Visa, Worldline, IBM
Sponsors: ACI Worldwide, Atos, Fireblocks, Mambu, nCino, Nium, Red Hat, Systems and Temenos
Media representatives are invited to attend selected sessions and keynote presentations. Interview opportunities with keynote speakers and Summit organisers are available on request. Accreditation requests should be directed to the media contact below.
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About TAB Global
TAB Global is a provider of research, intelligence and engagement platforms for the financial services industry across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Founded in 1996, the group publishes The Asian Banker, runs The Asian Banker Summit and the Wealth & Society programme, and operates The Banking Academy.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – During Donald Trump’s high-profile diplomatic visit to China, a state-level welcome banquet was hosted in Beijing, assembling global industry leaders from the semiconductors, consumer electronics, new energy and intelligent manufacturing sectors. Beyond diplomatic protocol, the banquet’s strategic seating arrangement sparked extensive industry discussion, with a dedicated elite tech table becoming the focal point of global industrial attention. Jia Shaoqian, Chairman of Hisense Group, was invited to the exclusive tech table, seated alongside iconic U.S. tech figures including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Tyson Jacob. The premium seating objectively validates Hisense’s worldwide technological prowess and authoritative industrial discourse power.
The high-end roundtable establishes a premium communication channel bridging Chinese manufacturing and U.S. hard technology. While U.S. representatives cover artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors and new energy vehicles, Hisense represents China’s sophisticated technology manufacturing with a multi-dimensional technological layout. Shattering the long-standing stereotype of a conventional home appliance maker, the company has built inimitable technological barriers in high-end display and smart home sectors, maintaining sustained technological iteration and undisputed global technological advantages in 2026.
Empowered by its end-to-end industrial chain capability, Hisense occupies an apex position in the global display industry. The company’s self-developed RGB-Mini LED technology achieves comprehensive leadership in R&D, mass production and technological iteration. Equipped with the pioneering Linglong 4-Core True Colour Backlight system and independently developed Hi-View AI image processing chip, Hisense’s 2026 latest UX series features 110% BT.2020 ultra-wide colour gamut, 10,000 nits peak brightness and 134-bit high-precision colour control, reproducing over 120 million distinct colours. With these innovations, Hisense now has a one-year technological head start over its competitors, enabling the enterprise to set industrial benchmarks and secure rule-making authority within the global display ecosystem.
Hisense remains an undisputed global pioneer in laser display technology, holding full independent intellectual property rights covering laser light sources, optical modules and terminal devices. Continuous investment in underlying optical research enables superior imaging performance with ultra-high contrast, eye-friendly visual comfort and wide colour gamut. The persistent technological edge reinforces Hisense’s dominant market share in the global laser TV industry, consolidating its status as an indispensable Chinese technological powerhouse in the high-end display landscape.
Beyond display technologies, Hisense expands its technological frontier in premium smart home appliances. The self-developed heat pump washing machine adopts an innovative four-in-one integrated heat pump structure, delivering low-temperature fabric-friendly washing and drying while significantly cutting energy consumption. As an original global energy-saving home appliance solution, it embodies Hisense’s green manufacturing philosophy and diversified R&D strength beyond display technology.
During the banquet, Jia Shaoqian engaged in in-depth dialogues with international tech elites regarding technological innovation, transnational industrial collaboration and eco-friendly intelligent manufacturing. The high-level face-to-face communication enhances mutual trust and cooperation potential between Chinese and U.S. technology enterprises. Adhering to a globalised development strategy, Hisense maintains steady overseas revenue and robust independent brand influence, with its technology-oriented products widely recognised across mainstream international markets.
The prestigious seating arrangement serves as compelling proof of global recognition for China’s high-end manufacturing industry. As a leading Chinese tech enterprise, Hisense has obtained equal diplomatic-level dialogue status within the world’s top technological circle. Moving forward, Hisense will consistently invest in independent R&D, continuously iterate RGB-Mini LED, laser display and heat pump appliance technologies, and actively explore global industrial cooperation. Committed to technological empowerment, Hisense will further strengthen the global influence and industrial voice of Chinese high-end manufacturing.
Visit hisense.sg to learn more about Hisense’s innovative products available now in Singapore.
Disclaimer: This article is an objective industrial observation without exaggerated promotional statements. All technical parameters are sourced from Hisense’s official 2026 product releases.
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About Hisense
Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global technology group operating in 160+ countries, with a strong portfolio across TVs, home appliances, air-conditioning and commercial solutions. Recognised as one of the Top 2 TV brands worldwide, Hisense continues to strengthen its global presence through innovation, quality manufacturing and major international partnerships, including its role as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
澳門特別行政區 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月19日 – 「澳門銀河」將於2026 年 5 月 29 日迎來全新餐飲篇章，與區內備受推崇的頂尖名廚鄭永麒攜手，於「澳門銀河」開設其首家法式餐廳Estuary by Vicky Cheng，進一步鞏固亞洲美饌目的地的定位。作為亞洲首屈一指的餐飲目的地，「澳門銀河」旗下四間餐廳合共榮膺五顆米芝蓮星的榮耀，持續以卓越人才與以客為本的款待哲學，為大灣區餐飲界注入溫度與靈魂。
在「澳門銀河」，美食是一種風格。名廚鄭永麒首間法式餐廳 Estuary by Vicky Cheng 將於2026年5月29日啓幕，以國際級餐飲美學，迎接全球饕客。
銀河娛樂集團首席營運總監（澳門）祁嘉杰先生表示：「Estuary by Vicky Cheng 是一個經年累月、專注醞釀而生的共同願景。我們攜手名廚鄭永麒，融合耐心、初心與共同信念，打造別具特色的法式餐飲體驗，體現了『澳門銀河』對『長遠卓越』的執著、對『細膩款待』的虔誠，以及對『全球視野．在地表達』的堅定信仰。」
擅長融會法式技藝與地域食材的鄭永麒，是次透過 Estuary by Vicky Cheng，為「澳門銀河」卓越的餐飲版圖引入豐盛而極具個人風格的現代法式餐饍，在滋養、慷慨與優雅之中取得精妙平衡，不單滿足感官體驗，更藉此喚醒記憶中溫度與歸屬。
位於 Estuary by Vicky Cheng 的私人包廂內，由捷克品牌 Lasvit 打造的滾紋玻璃吊燈，為空間添上最後一筆詩意收束。燈影如水波般流轉，折射出自然肌理與柔和光感，悄然完成一場關於光影、質感與感官的靜謐對話。
Estuary by Vicky Cheng 是大灣區內最受矚目的餐飲新作之一，為「澳門銀河」奠定更高的餐飲緯度。作為度假城屢獲殊榮餐飲版圖中的全新力作，餐廳呈現當代法式料理的嶄新詮釋，糅合鄭永麒獨到的視角與藝術美學及多項業界標誌性榮譽，肯定其立足亞洲餐飲標竿的崇高地位。一切體驗，皆在最高水準的亞洲待客之道中細緻呈現。
祁嘉杰先生補充道：「Estuary by Vicky Cheng 正是『澳門銀河』今日所代表的精神——以賓客為本、精緻而前瞻，在致敬澳門作為『聯合國教科文組織創意城市——美食之都』的同時，亦積極探索個人化高級餐飲在亞洲發展的更多可能。」
A Pristine New Expression of Chef Vicky Cheng’s Culinary Excellence Arrives at the Award-Winning Luxury Resort
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Galaxy Macau upholds its status as Asia’s leading dining destination with the debut of Estuary by Vicky Cheng on May 29, 2026, a collaborative masterpiece with the acclaimed chef and one of the region’s most highly regarded culinary talents today, and his first French restaurant. As one of the region’s most highly rated integrated resorts, home to five Michelin stars across four acclaimed establishments, Galaxy Macau continues to shape the gastronomy landscape of the Greater Bay Area with exceptional talent and guest-focused hospitality, infused with Asian warmth and a commitment to excellence.
Galaxy Macau upholds its status as Asia’s leading dining destination with the debut of Estuary by Vicky Cheng, the acclaimed chef’s first French restaurant, opening on May 29, 2026; welcoming discerning guests from around the globe with the highest international standards of hospitality and culinary excellence.
“Estuary by Vicky Cheng is a vision that has been years in the making, working with intense focus together with Chef Vicky. This restaurant concept represents the pinnacle of Galaxy Macau’s global ambitions—an independent fine dining expression built on patience, purpose and a shared vision for enduring culinary excellence and impeccable guest service,” says Mr Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group.
Chef Vicky Cheng is renowned for his mastery in bridging French technique and regional ingredients; this time, he brings a new dimension of refinement to the resort’s exceptional portfolio through modern French gastronomy that is both indulgent and deeply personal, guided by a philosophy that balances nourishment, generosity, and refined finesse.
Widely recognised for his precision, creativity, and cross-cultural fluency, Chef Vicky’s recent accolades further underscore his authority in shaping contemporary fine dining. Recently honoured with the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Master Chef Award 2026, Chef Vicky’s work continues to gain international acclaim, with Wing ranked No. 2 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and his flagship VEA retaining its one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau.
Estuary by Vicky Cheng is a French restaurant that draws inspiration from the natural meeting point of river and sea—a fecund place of transformation and renewal. With a seafood-forward menu featuring ingredients of both fresh and saltwater, Estuary reflects the harmony and transformation in these converging worlds.
At Estuary, savoury consommés and delicate jellies act as nourishing through-lines, while fermentation, wood-fired cooking, and essential oils extraction build depth and clarity. The gastronomic experience is precise and pristine, leaving guests feeling sated.
Accentuating Chef Vicky’s decades of culinary exploration and experimentation, Estuary encapsulates the chef’s highly awarded craftsmanship, with each dish meticulously prepared. There’s a respect for dedicated craft, both on and off the plate; the creative process considers every detail, from artisanal tableware and cutlery to a commitment to sourcing rare local ingredients, such as sweet and sour honey from Yuen Long’s stingless bees.
“Estuary by Vicky Cheng is a full-circle moment for me,” says Vicky Cheng. “I was trained in classic French cooking, which shaped my culinary foundations. When I returned to Hong Kong ten years ago, I began exploring the intersection of Chinese and French cuisine; and five years ago, opened my own Chinese restaurant. Estuary brings these experiences together. It is a reflection of my roots, my evolution, and a reverential understanding of flavour, culture, and craft.”
A Contemporary Expression of Tradition and Culinary Mastery
The experience at Estuary by Vicky Cheng unfolds as a culinary journey with a sense of ceremony, drawing inspiration from Parisian grands hôtels. From artisanal bread and butter service to refined guéridon tableside presentations, the experience is anchored in a choreography of classic rituals. Guests are invited to begin with an aperitif from a traditional champagne trolley, followed by dessert, coffee, and tisanes presented in sequence, alongside candlelit wine decanting service. This is complemented by a nuanced wine list that celebrates Old World vintages from France as well as select New World wines. The oldest heritage vintages include the 1928 Château Cos d’Estournel from Bordeaux and the 1981 Krug Collection. A non-alcoholic pairing is also available for a palate cleansing option upon request.
Chef Vicky Cheng’s anchors the debut seasonal six-course tasting menu: intentional, precise and quality ingredients-driven. Dauricus caviar, sweet peas, and turnip are served with a tableside pour of lacto-fermented kabu, brightened with lime, coconut milk, and cream, creating a rich play of salinity, acidity, and creamy umami.
The debut seasonal six-course tasting menu is anchored by Chef Vicky’s signature style: intentional, precise, and quality ingredient-driven, while revealing unexpected layers of flavour and texture.
The luxurious first course of Dauricus caviar (only available at Cheng’s restaurant in Macau), spring turnip, sweet peas and chervil is served with a tableside pour of lacto-fermented turnip sauce transformed into liquid, brightened with lime, and cream; creating a rich play of salinity and acidity. White asparagus follows, slow-poached and crowned with Hokkaido sea urchin and delicate sea urchin ice cream, finished with a champagne-and-24-month Bellota ham sauce and chive oil for savoury depth and oceanic umami. Blue lobster poached in lobster butter arrives with a fermented pineapple brunoise and a trio of zucchini textures, lifted by a shellfish consommé giving sweet, tangy notes. A signature dish on the menu is the charcoal-grilled fish maw glazed with black garlic, at once crispy yet tender, served tableside on a bed of cordyceps mushrooms and gingko nuts, with a sand-ginger-infused beurre blanc sauce; giving it smoky, collagen-rich intensity.
Blue lobster poached in lobster butter arrives with a fermented pineapple brunoise and a trio of zucchini textures; lifted by a shellfish consommé giving sweet, tangy notes.
Every dish is perfectly balanced and layered; subtle notes of fermented ingredients run through the menu, along with savoury, rich broths and the nuanced flavours of char-grilled and wood-fired cooking.
Executive Chef Harvey Hsieh brings a refined culinary perspective shaped by classical French training, a strong technical foundation and disciplined approach in Michelin-starred kitchens. Years spent alongside his mentor Vicky Cheng at VEA further defined a style marked by precision, elegance, and restraint.
Ambience Rooted in Nature and Artistry
Designed by J Candice Interior Architects, a long-time interior collaborator of Chef Vicky Cheng, Estuary by Vicky Cheng’s interiors unfold as an immersive spatial journey that mirrors the restaurant’s themes of tidal transformation and the fluidity of nature. Greeted by artist Martin Gallo’s suspended Splash sculpture of tumbled glass, guests enter through a towering 5.7-metre-high carved ash-wood door, progressing through a sandstone portal, before arriving at the reception desk where a stone fireplace casts a warm welcome—a symbolic representation of Chef Vicky’s spark of passion leading to a prolific career in the kitchen.
Designed by J Candice Interior Architects, Estuary by Vicky Cheng unfolds as a timeless, immersive spatial journey that mirrors the restaurant’s themes of tidal transformation in nature.
The space opens onto a warm, Art Nouveau-inspired dining room defined by organic lines, branch-like forms, and a canopy that evokes a sense of connection and flow. Opening into an airy ambience created by a spectacular domed ceiling, the space draws guests’ attention to the polished Molteni 1923 open kitchen that anchors the main dining room. Its design cadence and flow visually lead to the centre stage of the dining room, where the kitchen is reminiscent of a perfectly timed orchestra, and where the kitchen team set about their craft in synchronised rhythm.
Interior details such as an occasional table and embossed wall panels reinforce the restaurant’s respect for time, technique, and evolution. With a visible tree ringed patina, the centre-piece occasional table bridges past and future, paying homage to nature – the sun, the sky, the soil and the ocean – as well as to the rotation of the seasons; which in turn inspires the menu. Sculptural lighting by Lasvit adds a final organic touch to the private room, casting waterlike reflections from the gilded tumbled glass, completing the sensory landscape.
A tumbled-glass chandelier by Lasvit adds a final poetic touch to the private room at Estuary by Vicky Cheng, casting waterlike reflections and natural textures that complete the sensory landscape.
Estuary by Vicky Cheng is one of the most anticipated openings in the Greater Bay Area, further strengthening Galaxy Macau’s recognised position as the region’s preeminent destination for outstanding dining. As the latest addition to the resort’s award-winning portfolio, the restaurant offers a fresh expression of modern French cuisine, shaped by Chef Vicky Cheng’s distinctive perspective and artistry; backed by industry-defining accolades that affirm his standing at the forefront of Asia’s culinary landscape. All served with the highest standards of Asian hospitality.
Adds Kelley: “Estuary by Vicky Cheng embodies the best of what Galaxy Resort stands for today: our relentless dedication to refined, guest‑focused dining that looks forward, honouring Macau’s UNESCO culinary heritage as a Creative City of Gastronomy, while shaping what personalised fine dining in Asia can truly become.”
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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT
Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort, delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square meters of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.
Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different calibre of privileges and rewards also awaits. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.
Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with stylish entertainment and customisable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalisation. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.
Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
澳门特别行政区 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月19日 -「澳門銀河」将于2026 年 5 月 29 日迎来全新餐饮篇章，协同大湾区内备受推崇的顶尖名厨郑永麒，于「澳門銀河」开设其首家法式餐厅Estuary by Vicky Cheng，进一步巩固其亚洲美馔目的地的定位。作为亚洲首屈一指的餐饮目的地，「澳門銀河」旗下四间餐厅总计荣膺五颗米其林星荣耀，持续以卓越人才与以客为本的款待哲学，为大湾区餐饮界注入温度与灵魂。
在「澳門銀河」，美食是一种风格。名厨郑永麒首间法式餐厅 Estuary by Vicky Cheng 将于2026年5月29日启幕，以国际级餐饮美学，迎接全球饕客。
银河娱乐集团首席营运总监（澳门）祁嘉杰先生表示：”Estuary by Vicky Cheng 是一个经年累月、专注酝酿而生的共同愿景。我们携手名厨郑永麒，融合耐心、初心与共同信念，打造别具特色的法式餐饮体验，体现了『澳門銀河』对’长远卓越’的执着、对’细腻款待’的虔诚，以及对’全球视野．在地表达’的坚定信仰。”
擅长融会法式技艺与地域食材的郑永麒，这次透过 Estuary by Vicky Cheng，为「澳門銀河」卓越的餐饮版图引入丰盛而极具个人风格的现代法式美食，在滋养、丰盛与优雅之间取得精妙平衡，不单满足感官体验，更藉此唤醒记忆中温度与归属。
Estuary by Vicky Cheng 的灵感喻意万物流转、滋养与重生。餐厅的法式佳肴以海鲜为主轴，淡水与咸水水域的食材兼容并蓄，和谐呈现两者之间的无瑕融合。鲜美的高汤与优雅的啫冻则贯穿了整张菜单，诉说滋养身心的主轴；配合发酵、柴火与食材精华油露的萃取技法，筑出纯净而深刻的风味结构，让味蕾在满足之余，仍保留轻盈余韵。
位于 Estuary by Vicky Cheng 的私人包厢内，由捷克品牌 Lasvit 打造的滚纹玻璃吊灯，为空间添上又一笔诗意收束。灯影如水波般流转，折射出自然肌理与柔和光感，悄然完成一场关于光影、质感与感官的静谧对话。
Estuary by Vicky Cheng 是大湾区内最受瞩目的餐饮新作之一，为「澳門銀河」奠定更高的餐饮纬度。作为度假城屡获殊荣餐饮版图中的全新力作，餐厅呈现当代法式料理的崭新诠释，糅合郑永麒独到的视角与艺术美学及多项业界标志性荣誉，肯定其立足亚洲餐饮标竿的崇高地位。一切体验，皆在最高水平的亚洲待客之道中细致呈现。
祁嘉杰先生补充道：”Estuary by Vicky Cheng 正是『澳門銀河』今日所代表的精神——以宾客为本、精致而前瞻，在致敬澳门作为联合国教科文组织”创意城市——美食之都”的同时，亦积极探索个人化高级餐饮在亚洲发展的更多可能。”
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has successfully concluded its 2nd AI Film Festival (AIFF), held recently at the Shaw Auditorium. As one of the key events celebrating HKUST’s 35th anniversary, the two-day Festival brought together industry leaders, filmmakers, scholars, students, and members of the public to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining cinematic creativity and production.
This year’s AIFF saw an overwhelming global response, with over 1,300 submissions—almost double that of last year—from nearly 80 countries and regions. Following a rigorous evaluation by an international jury, a number of outstanding works were recognized across key award categories*. The Best Film Award was presented to The Afterlife of Aphrodite by Gabriela Cardona WALTHER, a Mexican filmmaker whose work seamlessly blends personal memory and mythology to explore themes of identity, femininity, and transformation. The Best Debut AI FilmAward went to NeoNature by Javier Gracia ALCAINE, a Spanish AI content creator who captures the beauty of natural world through cinematic, ultra-realistic wildlife documentaries with immersive storytelling.
In addition to these remarkable overseas works, local talent also shone at this year’s Festival. Hong Kong-based AI filmmaker KA TAM earned the Best Technical Innovation Award for Project J, a sci-fi action piece that demonstrates the pioneering use of AI in crafting a dystopian narrative set in a technologically controlled future. The Best Human AI Collaboration Award was presented to Ash Boat by OUYANG Mengke, a postgraduate student from HKUST’s Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC). Her evocative short film explores the complexities of human grief, memory, and emotion through the story of a teenage girl assigned an AI guardian in a near-future society.
The Festival was graced by distinguished guests, including Ms. Edith SHIH, Vice Chairperson of the HKUST Council; Mr. Kevin WANG Xikai, Station Chief of the Hong Kong Reporter Station, National Radio and Television Administration; Prof. QU Huamin, Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) at HKUST; Prof. FU Hongbo, Acting head of AMC at HKUST, as well as other academic and industry representatives. Acclaimed local film director Mr. Stanley TONG also delivered a keynote speech, sharing insights into how AI offers new opportunities for Chinese film development by reducing trial‑and‑error costs and accelerating visual innovation, while underscoring that storytelling, human emotion, and cultural depth remain the irreplaceable core of filmmaking.
Alongside the screenings of shortlisted films, the Festival featured three thematic panels examining key issues in AI filmmaking. The panel titled “Future · AI Film · Production Technology” featuring Prof. RAO Anyi, Assistant Professor of AMC; Mr. Feynman LI, General Manager of the AI Content Creative Department at Tencent Online Video; Ms. Eddy CHEN, Chinese AI artist; as well as other industry representatives, addressed both the opportunities and challenges in areas such as creative control, visual consistency, and production efficiency, while also discussing how AI is accelerating content creation and empowering smaller creative teams.
Building on this discussion, the panel titled “Reshaping Light and Shadow: Film Aesthetics and Authorship in the AI Era,” featuring local film director and HKUST alumnus Mr. KA Sing-Fung; local film producer Ms. TO Chi-Long; Korean film director Prof. Chul HEO; and other academic representatives, explored how AI is reshaping cinematic aesthetics and authorship, highlighting the importance of integrating tools, performance, and storytelling while preserving creative originality. Another panel titled “Cultural Memories and Digital Heritage,” featuring Dr. Vennes CHENG, Lecturer of AMC; Mr. HO Rui-An, Singaporean artist and writer; and other experts, examined how AI can reconstruct and reinterpret historical materials while emphasizing ethical considerations in balancing preservation, interpretation, and authenticity.
Beyond the screenings and discussions, this year’s Festival introduced an exhibition gallery showcasing AI film materials and selected student projects from AMC in an immersive, installation-based format, featuring works such as interactive robotic arms and a facial-capture device. To further enhance real-world impact, AIFF also strengthened its industry engagement through strategic collaborations with leading AI enterprises, including Tencent, Kling, TapNow, and MiniMax, effectively bridging academic innovation with professional AI filmmaking practices.
As part of its commitment to nurturing future talent, HKUST further enriched its educational outreach for this year’s AIFF. A series of workshops and a 36-hour AI film hackathon for secondary school students were introduced in March to deepen their understanding of AI generated content and to empower the next generation of innovators. The winning student work premiered during the Festival’s opening screening, reinforcing the event’s role as a platform where education, industry, and creative practice meaningfully converge.
Prof. Qu Huamin, Dean of AIS at HKUST, said, “The HKUST AIFF is more than a celebration of digital creativity; it also bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world practice, driving the development of art and technology in academia and industry. This flagship initiative demonstrates AIS’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and social impact through interdisciplinary collaboration, while nurturing versatile talent in our rapidly evolving world.”
Prof. Fu Hongbo, Acting Head of AMC at HKUST, expressed his gratitude for the contributions of AMC student teams who were actively involved in planning and organizing the AIFF. “At HKUST, we see AI film as a unique meeting point where creators, researchers, industry partners, and students unite to explore new possibilities in storytelling. This year’s AIFF continues to grow not only in scale but also in ambition. Through these efforts, we hope to foster a sustainable and dynamic ecosystem for AI‑driven creative practice.”
Having established Hong Kong’s first Division of Arts and Machine Creativity in 2024, HKUST continues to demonstrate its dedication to promoting AI integration in the creative industries and advancing art tech education and research through AIFF.
*The full list of awardees, together with their winning works, is available here.
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