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  • PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 launched to drive innovative ventures  through cross-border network of Mainland Translational Research Institutes

    PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 launched to drive innovative ventures through cross-border network of Mainland Translational Research Institutes

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held the Launch Ceremony of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 (PolyU IFC 2026), a flagship innovation and entrepreneurship competition, yesterday (13 May). With eight competition regions spanning Hong Kong and strategic Chinese Mainland cities, PolyU IFC 2026 invites local and global innovators and entrepreneurs to participate, converting their ideas into impactful ventures that address real-world challenges in these regions. The Launch Ceremony featured an insightful fireside chat and a sharing session with last year’s participants, drawing the keen participation of industry experts, scholars and startup representatives.

    The Launch Ceremony of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (centre); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (5th from left); Prof. Zijian Zheng, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (5th from right); Ms Amylia Chan, Interim Director of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (4th from left); Prof. Changyuan Yu, Director of PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute (4th from right); Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Director of PolyU-Hangzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from left); Prof. Wu Chen, Director of Hefei Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from right); Prof. George Q. Huang, Director of PolyU-Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from left); Prof. Mingguang He, Director of PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from right); Prof. Tommy Minchen Wei, Director of PolyU-Qianhai Disruptive Technology and Innovation Research Centre (1st from left); and Prof. Chi-wai Do, Associate Director of PolyU-Nanjing Technology and Innovation Research Institute (1st from right).
    The Launch Ceremony of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (centre); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (5th from left); Prof. Zijian Zheng, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (5th from right); Ms Amylia Chan, Interim Director of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (4th from left); Prof. Changyuan Yu, Director of PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute (4th from right); Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Director of PolyU-Hangzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from left); Prof. Wu Chen, Director of Hefei Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from right); Prof. George Q. Huang, Director of PolyU-Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from left); Prof. Mingguang He, Director of PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from right); Prof. Tommy Minchen Wei, Director of PolyU-Qianhai Disruptive Technology and Innovation Research Centre (1st from left); and Prof. Chi-wai Do, Associate Director of PolyU-Nanjing Technology and Innovation Research Institute (1st from right).

    In his opening remarks, Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, stated, “PolyU IFC reflects our deep commitment to driving innovation and nurturing top-quality talent for societal benefits. This year’s Challenge has been strategically aligned with the Nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan and focuses on the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)+’ initiative. Leveraging the robust network of PolyU Mainland Translational Research Institutes (MTRIs), it connects local and global innovators to regional industrial clusters, offering market opportunities across key industry domains spanning life sciences, advanced manufacturing, fintech, smart cities and aerospace.” He encouraged global talents to seize this invaluable opportunity to contribute to the social development of the competition regions while achieving personal growth.

    PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 (PolyU IFC 2026)

    Building on the success of the inaugural PolyU IFC last year, the competition returns with eight competition regions, spanning Shenzhen Qianhai, Jinjiang, Nanjing, Wuhan, Hong Kong, Hefei, Hangzhou and Wuxi. It aims to empower innovative talent to dream and deliver, supporting them in creating opportunities for the future of innovation while leveraging the cross-border network of PolyU MTRIs. All those who believe in the unlimited potential of AI+ and pursue technology-driven social impact are encouraged to turn their dreams into reality on the PolyU IFC 2026 stage.

    Participants will earn the chance to win a wealth of rewards and opportunities, including up to HK$120,000 (Hong Kong Region) or RMB100,000 (each Chinese Mainland region) for regional champion teams, who can then compete for greater honours and awards at the Grand Final. In addition to monetary prizes, participants will also have the opportunity to connect with Chinese Mainland markets via the University’s MTRI network, join local and overseas entrepreneurial visits, secure commercialisation support from the PolyVentures startup ecosystem, access PolyU’s established network of investors and corporate leaders, receive mentorship from industry experts and obtain tuition sponsorship for the PolyU Master of Technology Entrepreneurship programme. Moreover, all participants will be entitled to join the “KT&E Skills Acceleration Hub” training series to enhance their innovation and entrepreneurship skillsets.

    With AI+ at its core and the vision to bring positive impact to local industries and societal wellbeing, PolyU IFC 2026 strategically focuses on five industry domains: Life Sciences and Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing and Microelectronics, Digital Economy and FinTech, Smart City and Green Living, as well as Aerospace and Aviation Technology. The focus domains of each competition region are outlined as follows:

    Competition Regions Industry Domains
    Life Sciences and Healthcare Advanced Manufacturing and Microelectronics Digital Economy and FinTech Smart City and Green Living Aerospace and Aviation Technology
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    Hangzhou X
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    Wuxi X
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    PolyU is in discussion with government authorities, enterprises and institutions across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to secure their participation as sponsors, strategic partners and supporting organisations of the Challenge, offering them enhanced brand visibility, cross‑border market exposure and access to top innovative talents. By building a robust cross-border innovation platform, PolyU and its partners will jointly drive innovation and create long-term value for society by leveraging synergistic collaboration.

    During the Launch Ceremony fireside chat, Mr Albert WONG, former CEO of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue with Prof. YANG Hongxia, Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the PolyU Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences; Executive Director of the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence; and Chair Professor of Generative Artificial Intelligence. The speakers explored a range of topics that included the innovation ecosystem, tomorrow’s ventures and talents, AI democratisation, and translational research, from both industry and academic perspectives. This exchange marked the start of the competition, inspiring everyone with an aspiration for innovation and entrepreneurship.

    Local and global applications are now open for all IFC 2026 competition regions, with the official application deadline set for 14 June. Regional finals will run from August to November, while regional top teams will compete at the Grand Final in January next year. For details of the Challenge, please visit the official website.

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  • 理大国际未来挑战赛2026正式启动 透过内地技术创新研究院跨境网络 推动创新创业

    理大国际未来挑战赛2026正式启动 透过内地技术创新研究院跨境网络 推动创新创业

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月14日 – 香港理工大学(理大)昨日(5月13日)正式启动旗舰创新创业比赛──理大国际未来挑战赛2026。今届赛事设有八大赛区,覆盖香港及多个内地城市,现正招募本地及全球创新创业人才参加,把创新意念转化为具实践价值的创业项目,以回应各赛区所面对的实际社会挑战。启动礼设炉边对谈环节及参赛者经验分享,吸引业界专家、学者及初创代表出席。

    理大校长滕锦光教授(中)、高级副校长(研究及创新)赵汝恒教授(左五)、副校长(知识转移)郑子剑教授(右五)、知识转移及创业处暂任总监陈翠芳女士(左四),联同理大晋江技术创新研究院院长余长源教授(右四)、理大杭州技术创新研究院院长倪一清教授(左三)、理大合肥技术创新研究院院长陈武教授(右三)、理大无锡科技创新研究院院长黄国全教授(左二)、理大武汉科技创新研究院院长何明光教授(右二)、理大前海前沿技术创新中心院长魏敏晨教授(左一),以及理大南京技术创新研究院副院长杜志伟教授(右一)携手启动理大国际未来挑战赛2026。
    理大校长滕锦光教授(中)、高级副校长(研究及创新)赵汝恒教授(左五)、副校长(知识转移)郑子剑教授(右五)、知识转移及创业处暂任总监陈翠芳女士(左四),联同理大晋江技术创新研究院院长余长源教授(右四)、理大杭州技术创新研究院院长倪一清教授(左三)、理大合肥技术创新研究院院长陈武教授(右三)、理大无锡科技创新研究院院长黄国全教授(左二)、理大武汉科技创新研究院院长何明光教授(右二)、理大前海前沿技术创新中心院长魏敏晨教授(左一),以及理大南京技术创新研究院副院长杜志伟教授(右一)携手启动理大国际未来挑战赛2026。

    理大校长滕锦光教授于致辞时表示:「理大国际未来挑战赛印证了我们推动创新、培育顶尖人才以造福社会的使命担当。今届赛事策略性地对接国家『十五五』规划,聚焦『人工智能(AI)+』行动。透过理大内地技术创新研究院的跨境网络,赛事将汇聚本地及国际创新人才,导入区域产业集群,并于多个重点领域提供市场发展机遇,涵盖生命科学、先进制造、金融科技、智能城市及航天技术等。」他鼓励全球各地的创新精英把握良机,透过赛事助力赛区城市建设与社会发展,同时实现个人成长与突破。

    理大国际未来挑战赛2026

    首届理大国际未来挑战赛于去年举办,反应热烈,今届载誉回归,设有深圳前海、晋江、南京、武汉、香港、合肥、杭州及无锡八个赛区。赛事致力培育并赋能敢想敢创的创新创业人才,同时依托理大内地技术创新研究院的跨境网络,助力参赛团队缔造创新未来的机遇,欢迎所有相信AI+潜力无限、希望以科技创造社会价值的人士参赛,在理大国际未来挑战赛的平台上一展所长,实现创业梦想。

    参赛队伍有机会获丰厚奖励与多元发展机会。各赛区冠军队伍可获高达港币12 万元(香港赛区)或人民币10 万元(各内地赛区)奖金,并可晋身总决赛,角逐更高荣誉。除现金奖励外,参赛者亦有机会透过理大内地技术创新研究院网络对接内地市场,参加内地及海外创业交流考察团,获取理大初创生态平台PolyVentures的商品化支持并连结理大投资者及企业领袖网络,接受业界专家的创业指导,以及获得理大科技创业硕士课程的学费资助。此外,所有参赛者均可免费参加理大「KT&E Skills Acceleration Hub」培训系列,持续提升创新创业能力。

    今届赛事以AI+为核心,并以产业发展与民生裨益为目标,聚焦五大领域,包括生命科学与医疗健康先进制造业与微电子数字经济与金融科技智慧城市与绿色生活,以及航空航天技术,赛事分布如下:

    赛区 业界领域
    生命科学与医疗健康 先进制造业与微电子 数字经济与金融科技 智慧城市与绿色生活 航空航天技术
    前海 X
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    晋江 X
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    南京 X
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    香港 X
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    杭州 X
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    无锡 X
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    目前,理大正积极与香港及内地政府部门、企业及机构洽商,推进相关单位以赞助机构、战略伙伴或支持单位身份参与挑战赛。参与合作不仅有助提升品牌知名度、拓展跨境市场,更可接触顶尖创新人才。理大期望透过共建跨境创新平台,与合作伙伴携手推动创新,发挥协同效应,为社会创造长远价值。

    在启动礼的炉边对谈环节中,香港科技园公司前行政总裁黄克强先生理大计算机及数学科学学院副院长(环球事务)、人工智能高等研究院执行院长兼生成式人工智能讲座教授杨红霞教授开展深度对谈。二人分别从业界与学界视角,探讨创新生态、未来初创企业与人才发展、AI普及化,以及科研成果转化等议题,为今届赛事揭开序幕,并为有志投身创新创业的人士带来启发。

    理大国际未来挑战赛2026八大赛区现正接受本地及全球人士报名,截止日期为 6 月 14 日。各赛区决赛将于 8 月至 11 月期间举行,优胜队伍将晋身明年 1 月举行的总决赛。比赛详情请参阅「理大国际未来挑战赛」网站

    Hashtag: #PolyU #理大

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  • 國際票務新勢力Veritickets入駐天貓國際,首次將海外演出及賽事門票帶上618

    國際票務新勢力Veritickets入駐天貓國際,首次將海外演出及賽事門票帶上618

    新加坡 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月14日 – 今年618,可以在天貓國際上買海外熱門演出及體育賽事門票了。近日,國際票務平台Veritickets受邀入駐天貓,首次將海外演出及體育賽事門票這一品類帶入天貓國際,開創了中國進口電商平台的先例,成為填補市場空白的「進口特色品牌」。

    Veritickets在天貓國際的旗艦店截圖
    Veritickets在天貓國際的旗艦店截圖

    據了解,Veritickets專注於演唱會、體育賽事、音樂節等現場票務,業務覆蓋港澳台、東南亞、日韓、歐美等範圍的全球線下娛樂活動,致力於為全球觀演人群提供安全、透明的跨境票務體驗。除了入駐天貓國際,Veritickets也已進駐Alipay+平台,為廣大用戶提供服務。

    今年,世界盃、歐冠、英超等頂級體育賽事密集舉行,疊加亞太地區演唱會市場的全面復蘇,中國消費者出境觀演需求持續釋放。天貓618期間,Veritickets將上線世界盃104場全部賽事門票,以及周杰倫、孫燕姿、五月天等華語歌手全球演出門票;Veritickets還覆蓋KPOP亞洲巡演場次,可以幫助粉絲鎖定EXO、BTS(防彈少年團)、i-dle等韓流團體演出門票席位。

    Veritickets負責人表示,以往國內用戶購買海外演出及賽事門票,存在中文界面不友好、支付渠道不暢等問題,還會擔心不出票、買到假票等情況。針對消費者在購票過程中面臨的「難搶、難找、難判斷、支付不便」等核心痛點,Veritickets支持多語言及多幣種,讓跨境購票更加便捷;支付環節上,Veritickets不僅支持Visa、MasterCard、JCB等主流信用卡,還與Alipay合作提供交易資金安全保障。

    此外,Veritickets建立了安全交易與保障機制,承諾「真票保障、100%入場保障」,嚴格執行「無票最高退一賠一」的消費者保障政策;Veritickets還承諾「現票最快12小時出票」,大幅縮短觀眾購票等待時間,讓觀眾更快拿到門票、安心規劃出行;依託智能推薦系統,Veritickets還能根據用戶偏好推薦相關演出與活動,進一步優化購票體驗。

    「通過技術與資源整合,Veritickets為用戶提供了更高效、更可靠的購票解決方案。平台通過多渠道票源整合,匯集官方與可信票務資源,有效降低了用戶跨平台搜索成本,同時實現即時庫存與價格展示,確保票務信息透明,做到所見即所得。Veritickets負責人說。

    通過平台擔保策略有效規範市場秩序,Veritickets「安全、透明」的服務理念已獲得廣大消費者高度認可。目前,Veritickets正積極招募符合國際資質的票務代理商,要求其具備正規運營執照、良好信用記錄及專業服務能力。Veritickets負責人強調,所有票代均需遵守嚴格服務標準,包括實時票務更新、交易即時驗證及24小時客服支持,以確保全球觀眾獲得統一的觀演體驗。

    Hashtag: #Veritickets

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  • Veritickets pioneers international live event ticketing on Tmall Global ahead of 618 shopping festival

    Veritickets pioneers international live event ticketing on Tmall Global ahead of 618 shopping festival

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Veritickets, a global event ticketing platform, has become the first brand to sell overseas concert and sports tickets on Tmall Global, China’s largest cross-border e-commerce platform, following its recent debut on the site.

    Screenshot of Veritickets’ storefront on Tmall Global.
    Screenshot of Veritickets’ storefront on Tmall Global.

    The move established a new category for international live entertainment ticketing within China’s import e-commerce market, with Tmall Global positioning Veritickets as a specialist overseas brand addressing an underserved market.

    Ahead of Tmall Global’s annual 618 shopping festival, Veritickets will offer tickets to all 104 FIFA World Cup matches, alongside global tour tickets for leading Chinese-language artists including Jay Chou, Stefanie Sun, and Mayday. The platform will also feature K-pop tours across Asia, enabling fans to secure seats for performances by groups such as EXO, BTS, and i-dle.

    The move comes as outbound demand for live entertainment continues to rise among Chinese consumers, driven by a packed calendar of international sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Premier League, as well as a broader recovery in concerts across the Asia-Pacific region.

    Veritickets aims to address longstanding difficulties in cross-border ticket purchasing. Consumers buying overseas event tickets have typically faced challenges ranging from language barriers and complex payment processes to uncertainty over ticket authenticity and availability. The platform was designed to resolve these issues for international buyers.

    The platform commits to issuing confirmed, in-stock tickets in as fast as 12 hours and provides multilingual interfaces and multi-currency payment options. It also offers a “100% verified tickets” guarantee backed by a consumer-protection policy that provides a full refund, plus additional compensation of up to the ticket price, if tickets are not delivered.

    Tickets are available through the Veritickets website or mobile app. The platform accepts major international credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard and JCB, and is also an officially certified partner of Alipay, China’s leading digital payments and services platform.

    To enhance transparency and reduce search friction, Veritickets aggregates official and vetted ticket inventory into a single interface, allowing users to compare offerings with real-time availability and pricing. An all-in pricing model is used to limit hidden charges and last-minute price adjustments.

    Event recommendations are tailored using a preference-based engine, while dedicated customer support and real-time transaction verification form part of the platform’s service and supervision standards.

    Initially focused on Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, Veritickets plans to strengthen its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region, with phased expansion into additional international markets.

    The platform is currently recruiting internationally qualified ticketing agents, requiring valid operating licenses, strong credit records and proven professional service capabilities. All agents must comply with stringent requirements, including real‑time ticket updates, instant transaction validation and round-the-clock customer support, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience for buyers worldwide.

    Hashtag: #Veritickets

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  • L Catterton, LVMH’s Investment Arm, Forms Strategic Partnership with Saint Bella Group to Fast Track Global Brand Growth

    SHANGHAI, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Saint Bella Group recently announced that its investment in and entered a strategic partnership with L Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm affiliated with LVMH. Managing roughly $40 billion in equity capital and with investments in over 300 renowned consumer brands worldwide, L Catterton will collaborate with Saint Bella on technology innovation, international expansion, and the development of a premium brand ecosystem. This deep cooperation aims to power Saint Bella’s evolution into a global multi brand household care group.

    The partnership signals top tier international capital’s strong endorsement of Saint Bella’s business model and growth prospects, and represents a landmark strategic move in the household care sector.

    Complete Digital Transformation of the Premium Services Market

    According to its official website, L Catterton was jointly founded by leading consumer private equity firm Catterton, world leading luxury group LVMH, and Bernard Arnault’s family holding company Groupe Arnault. It integrates Catterton’s existing private equity business in North and Latin America with LVMH and Groupe Arnault’s private equity and real estate operations in Europe and Asia, creating the world’s largest diversified private equity firm focused on the consumer sector.

    Under the strategic cooperation agreement with Saint Bella, L Catterton will provide cutting edge technology innovation support and deep insights into high net worth consumer behavior to help continuously iterate Saint Bella’s service experience and optimize its membership system.

    Backed by the core resources of the LVMH Group—a global leader in luxury that owns more than 70 renowned luxury brands—L Catterton can leverage LVMH’s digital transformation practices and strategies to help Saint Bella further upgrade and iterate its services and innovation.

    Top international capital enters the field, unlocking the potential of a multi brand global group

    Since opening its first overseas store in 2023, Saint Bella Group has continued to expand internationally. It recently announced top tier hotel signings in five major global cities—New York, London, Paris, Bangkok and Sydney—marking the initial formation of its global operating footprint.

    For Saint Bella Group, L Catterton provides access to a global range of luxury and premium consumer-brand resources. Through this partnership, Saint Bella will leverage L Catterton as a bridge to actively explore cooperation with L Catterton’s portfolio companies and industry network—seeking luxury and high end consumer partners for joint product development, integrated membership benefits, and scenario based service experiences—to jointly build a cross sector ecosystem for premium maternal & infant and lifestyle offerings.

    The core strategic objective of the collaboration is to build the Group into “the Anta of maternal & infant and family care.” To realize this vision, the two parties will rely on L Catterton’s top tier global consumer network to systematically identify, evaluate, and target high growth potential new retail maternal & infant brands and cutting edge care product companies worldwide. Through a dual pathway of co investment incubation and strategic acquisitions, they will form deep capital partnerships with international brands that have unique brand value and product competitiveness—leveraging L Catterton’s global operating experience and consumer industry ecosystem to jointly expand into global markets—and selectively introduce leading international care product and retail brands to continuously enrich Saint Bella’s retail footprint and brand matrix. This strategy aims, via ongoing outward looking M&A and integration, to build a multi category brand ecosystem covering maternal & infant care, health foods, smart hardware, and more, ultimately accelerating Saint Bella’s evolution from a single service operator into a multi brand, group level global family health management platform.

    Backed by L Catterton’s long standing talent network and market strategy expertise in the global consumer sector, Saint Bella is expected to gain critical support for local operations in overseas markets, brand localization, and the recruitment of high quality brands and talent. As the partnership deepens and progresses, this two way resource linkage will help Saint Bella precisely meet international market consumer demands and promote its Eastern origin professional care system onto the world stage in a more mature form.

    Viewed holistically, this strategic cooperation brings not only international capital endorsement but also systematic access to world class consumer resources. From technology upgrades to ecosystem synergies, Saint Bella is completing a strategic leap from organic growth to external expansion. Against the long term trends of pro natal policies and rising family health consumption, the sector leader—having already delivered strong performance—now presents an increasingly clear global brand strategy for the future.

    Hashtag: #SAINTBELLA

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    About Saint Bella Group

    Since its establishment in 2017, Saint Bella Group has been deeply engaged in the family care field, adhering to international standards for standardized services. It has now grown into Asia’s and China’s largest postpartum care and rehabilitation group. With an extreme pursuit of quality and forward-looking industry layout, the group has built a service network of 140 high-end postpartum care centers across 41 cities worldwide. Its business covers postpartum care, postpartum rehabilitation, in-home family services, and new retail of women’s health foods, forming comprehensive, full-cycle coverage of family health needs and redefining the quality standards of modern family care.

  • ACES Institute Confers Distinguished Fellow Recognition upon Letright CEO Ren Li

    ACES Institute Confers Distinguished Fellow Recognition upon Letright CEO Ren Li

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – The ACES Institute today conferred its Distinguished Fellow recognition upon Letright Founder and Chief Executive Ren Li during a leadership dialogue hosted in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia and the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

    Ren Li with the ACES Institute and Monash University team following the leadership dialogue and fellowship conferment.
    Ren Li with the ACES Institute and Monash University team following the leadership dialogue and fellowship conferment.

    Held at the Plenary Theatre at Monash University Malaysia, the forum, titled Responsible Leadership in Asia: A Case Dialogue on Practice and Impact, brought together business leaders, academics, and sustainability advocates to examine how companies can scale globally while maintaining responsible governance.

    The recognition marks the latest milestone for Li, a previous recipient of the Responsible Business Leader accolade (ACES Awards 2024) and Entrepreneur of the Year (ACES Awards 2025). Under his leadership, Letright has emerged as one of China’s premier outdoor furniture exporters, operating in over 70 countries.

    Speaking at the dialogue, Li emphasized that responsible leadership should be an industry-wide standard rather than a niche competitive advantage. “I welcome competition because responsible business leadership should continue expanding across the industry,” said Ren Li. “The market is large enough for everyone. What matters more is building businesses that grow sustainably and responsibly over the long term.”

    Moderated by Associate Professor Dr. Esther Chong of Monash University Malaysia’s School of Business, the discussion explored ethical decision-making across global supply chains. “Ren Li’s journey demonstrates that profitability and principled leadership can reinforce one another,” noted Dr. Chong.

    Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of the ACES Institute and CEO of MORS Group, stated that the fellowship reflects the organization’s mission to champion ethical leadership. “Ren Li represents a new generation of leaders who understand that accountability, resilience, and purpose are central to long-term success,” she said.

    The dialogue successfully bridged academic insight with real-world executive experience, offering a closer look at applying responsible principles amid growing global scrutiny. The event concluded with a networking luncheon for representatives from academia and the international business community.

    Hashtag: #ACESInstitute

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    ACES Institute

    The ACES Institute, MORS Group’s research arm, promotes Asian leadership and sustainability. It bridges academic insight and corporate practice through fellowships and partnerships to champion ethical excellence and responsible entrepreneurship.

  • China Telecom Leads ALC Submarine Cable Landing in Hong Kong

    China Telecom Leads ALC Submarine Cable Landing in Hong Kong

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – On May 14, 2026, the Asia Link Cable (ALC) international submarine cable, led and constructed by China Telecom, has successfully landed at the Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong, China. The successful landing marks a key milestone in the project’s construction and lays a solid foundation for its subsequent full commercial operation.

    China Telecom Leads ALC Submarine Cable Landing in Hong Kong

    Led by China Telecom and jointly developed by 13 leading operators across the Asia-Pacific region, the ALC system spans approximately 6,200 kilometers, connecting China (Hong Kong and Hainan), Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia, with a total designed capacity exceeding 325 Tb/s. Once completed, ALC will become the highest-capacity international submarine cable for the Hong Kong-to-Singapore route, and marks another new submarine cable landing in Hong Kong by China Telecom following the full commissioning of the ADC submarine cable in 2025. The ALC system will efficiently support the growing transmission demands for high-bandwidth and low-latency transmission driven by cloud computing, AI large models and other emerging digital applications, while providing strong communications infrastructure support for the development of Hong Kong’s international innovation and technology hub.

    As the largest investor in the project, China Telecom has undertaken core management responsibilities and played a leading role in driving the project throughout the entire process, from preparation, planning and design to construction. The ALC system represents an important strategic initiative in strengthening China Telecom’s international communications backbone network across the Asia-Pacific region. After it goes into service, it will add more than 100 Tb/s of bandwidth capacity for China Telecom, significantly enhancing its network capacity, connectivity and traffic scheduling capabilities across the region.

    In addition, ALC is China Telecom’s first international submarine cable landing in Hainan. It will effectively fill gaps in Hainan’s international communications capacity toward Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia – serving as a key initiative for China Telecom to implement the strategy for building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and to support the Belt and Road Initiative.

    The Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong, where the ALC submarine cable landed this time, is China Telecom’s first self-built submarine cable landing station outside mainland China. Going forward, the station will continue to handle landing tasks for international submarine cables heading to multiple regions and directions, including the Asia-Pacific, Asia-Europe and other regions- further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a key communications hub in the Asia-Pacific region and supporting China Telecom build a more comprehensive global communications network.Hashtag: #ChinaTelecom

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

  • Fuutura launches non-custodial multi-asset trading protocol with identity attestation at the protocol layer

    Fuutura launches non-custodial multi-asset trading protocol with identity attestation at the protocol layer

    PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Fuutura has introduced a unified trading protocol that combines self-custody, on-chain identity, and access to multiple asset classes within one connected architecture. At the centre of the design sits a single rule: each user verifies once, holds their own keys throughout, and operates independently across every product the platform offers.

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    Where much of the crypto industry has pursued visibility through disconnected tools running on competing chains, Fuutura has worked outside the spotlight for years. The team has been engineering the foundational infrastructure required to deliver financial access to the billions whose participation has been blocked by the legacy system.

    The launch brings three products to market under the Fuutura name. Fuutura Identity, Fuutura Wallet, and Fuutura Trade have each been designed to stand alone while reinforcing the capabilities of the others.

    Fuutura Trade has been described by the team as the trading layer crypto has spent fifteen years trying to build. The protocol is non-custodial and multi-chain, engineered for traders unwilling to compromise on architecture. On-chain execution. Cross-chain liquidity. A revolutionary single environment for the full range of on-chain digital assets: cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, governance and utility tokens, liquid staking tokens, wrapped assets, LP tokens, and other digital and tokenised assets. The protocol already knows the trader is verified, recognises the keys they hold, and trusts them to act on their own behalf.

    No platform-managed orderbook. No off-chain matching. No third party with the keys.

    The protocol works for the trader. Not the venue. Not the custodian. Not the intermediary.

    That’s the difference.

    “We didn’t set out to build another exchange. We set out to build the trading layer that’s missing from crypto. Non-custodial, on-chain, multi-chain, with identity attestation handled at the protocol layer rather than at every product. Once you build that architecture, the rest of the ecosystem becomes possible. Wallet, Identity, Trade. They all run on the same foundation, and that’s why the protocol can recognise the user and trust them to act on their own behalf without intermediaries getting in the way,” said Ellis McGrath, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Fuutura.

    The Fuutura Identity product sits beneath the wider ecosystem as its trust layer. Verification runs through biometric authentication and liveness detection, paired with document recognition and AML screening, before producing an on-chain attestation linked directly to the user’s wallet. That attestation is then recognised across every product Fuutura operates. A single verification covers all subsequent interactions, with compliance happening within the protocol rather than at the entry to each individual product.

    This is what gives Trade the ability to identify its user without running KYC a second time. It is also what allows Wallet to function with no intermediary involvement. Identity becomes the architecture itself.

    Fuutura Wallet sits at the centre of the ecosystem as its custody and control layer. The wallet is non-custodial and multi-chain. Users retain their keys, direct the movement of their assets, and authorise their own transactions. It operates across blockchains and serves as the entry point to every Fuutura product, without surrendering custody to a third party at any stage.

    The principle is simple: ownership is not delegated.

    “The promise of crypto has always been that users could participate in finance without giving up custody, identity, or access. The reason that promise hasn’t delivered is that the architecture wasn’t there. Identity, custody, and execution have lived in separate places, and the user has paid the cost. Fuutura is being built so they live in one place, at the protocol layer, where they belong,” said Oliver Cook, Co-founder of Fuutura.

    Three products are ready for launch. Additional products are under active development, each engineered to broaden identity usage, deepen wallet integration, and expand the reach of the ecosystem as Fuutura scales.

    This is the broader vision Fuutura is working toward: a compliance-first financial ecosystem designed to deliver inclusion at a global scale, with the user positioned at its centre.

    Digital asset risk.

    Digital assets are high-risk and their value may fall as well as rise. Trading digital assets involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

    Forward-looking statements.

    This document contains forward-looking statements regarding Fuutura, its technology, products, business plans and future conduct, including statements relating to the phased rollout of the ecosystem, regulatory engagement and licensing outcomes, geographic expansion, and market ambitions. Forward-looking statements are identifiable by words such as “building,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “designed to,” “anticipates” and similar expressions, as well as by statements regarding future outcomes, ambitions or strategic direction.

    Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed. These include, without limitation, changes in the regulatory environment across jurisdictions; the availability and timing of licensing or authorisation; developments in digital asset markets; technological and cybersecurity risks; operational risks; counterparty and third-party risks; the pace of product development; and other factors beyond Fuutura’s control.

    No offer or advice.

    Nothing in this document constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation to purchase, investment advice, or a recommendation in respect of any digital asset, crypto-asset, token, security, or financial product or instrument. Fuutura’s products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions and may be subject to regulatory restrictions. Access to Fuutura’s platform is restricted to residents of jurisdictions where its services are permitted.

    No duty to update.

    Fuutura undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

    Restricted Jurisdictions.

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO, OR USE BY, PERSONS IN RESTRICTED JURISDICTIONS.

    This communication is directed exclusively at persons outside, and must not be acted upon by any person in or resident of, the United Kingdom, the European Union or European Economic Area (including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), Switzerland, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Japan, any FATF-listed high-risk or monitored jurisdiction, or any jurisdiction subject to comprehensive United Nations, European Union, United Kingdom or United States sanctions (the “Restricted Jurisdictions”). It is not an offer, solicitation, inducement or recommendation in respect of any digital asset, token, security or financial product. Fuutura holds no regulatory authorisation in any Restricted Jurisdiction; its products and services are not available to persons in or resident of any Restricted Jurisdiction; and access to Fuutura’s platform is restricted at the onboarding and protocol level.

    Hashtag: #Fuutura

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    ABOUT FUUTURA

    Fuutura is a blockchain infrastructure company building a compliance-first, accessible financial ecosystem for global financial inclusion. The platform brings together a reusable digital identity layer, a non-custodial multi-chain wallet, and a digital asset exchange spanning cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenised real-world assets. Identity verification and compliance attestation are built into the base architecture. Fuutura is designed to be open to regulatory oversight from the protocol layer up.

  • 清代御廚傳人黎耀楷師傅 以 Exotica Umami(EX M)醬料入饌 揭示鮮味醬料四重突破

    清代御廚傳人黎耀楷師傅 以 Exotica Umami(EX M)醬料入饌 揭示鮮味醬料四重突破

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月14日 – 革命性滋味醬料 Exotica Umami(EX M) 近日獲香港著名中菜名廚、擁逾 50 年廚藝經驗之黎耀楷師傅(Anthony Lai) 採納入饌。黎師傅以五道風味迥異之菜式融入 EX M,從家常小炒以至處理高端食材,逐一展現此醬料之獨特效用,並總結出四項核心突破,引起業界廣泛關注。

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    御廚傳承 五十載廚藝

    黎耀楷師傅出身廚藝世家,太爺爺為清朝光緒年間宮廷御廚,家傳六本宮廷秘方,歷三代而至黎師傅手上。黎師傅 14 歲入行,23 歲已晉升大廚,歷任國際烹飪藝術大師、世界飯店美食會香港分會副會長、中華廚藝學院高級教導員,以及香港學術及職業資歷評審局評審委員,擅長川粵懷舊菜。黎師傅近年更獲頒「2025 香港飲食年鑑最高終身成就獎」及「2025 年香港飲食非遺大使」雙重殊榮,乃業界公認之御廚傳承代表人物。

    是次合作中,黎師傅以 EX M 雞球炒鮮蘆筍、EX M 中式牛柳、EX M 滷水羊腩、EX M花膠及內含肉類的煲湯料。 五道菜式融入 EX M,從家常小炒、嫩肉爆炒、滷水重味,以至湯品中高端食材入饌,實證此革命性醬汁如何覆蓋光譜兩端之食材,更上一層樓。

    綜合五道菜之實踐,黎師傅就 EX M 之功效,總結出四項核心突破:

    一、鎖住氨基酸並補充水分 令肉質多汁鮮嫩

    肉類於烹調過程中,氨基酸與水分流失乃鮮味散失之元兇。EX M 之分子結構能於醃製階段滲入肉纖維,鎖住氨基酸並補入水分。EX M 滷水羊腩乃此功效之最佳例證——黎師傅僅以約一成 EX M 入滷,毋須繁複香料,羊腩外裹滷香,內藏原汁,夾起時肉汁猶能外溢。黎師傅指出:「傳統粵式燜法須以重料壓羶,食客所嚐者乃調味料而非羊肉本身。EX M 並不喧賓奪主,而是鎖住肉汁,讓羊肉本身之鮮甜躍然舌上。」EX M 中式牛柳亦同此理——猛火爆炒下,EX M 鎖住氨基酸與水分,牛柳不致出水變韌,肉汁飽滿,鑊氣與本味並存。

    二、自然放鬆肌肉纖維 帶來柔嫩口感及質感

    黎師傅在炮製EX M 雞球炒鮮蘆筍時,發現經 EX M 醃製後之雞球,咀嚼輕鬆,肉質鬆軟而不失彈性。此特質令 EX M 有別於小蘇打:後者雖能嫩化肉質,惟易致鬆散變質、產生鹼澀怪味;EX M 則能自然放鬆纖維而不破壞肉質結構,亦不帶任何異味,乃一般食品輔料難以兼顧之多重效益。同樣效果於EX M 中式牛柳亦清晰可見——牛柳纖維鬆而不散,質感遠勝以小蘇打或傳統嫩肉粉處理者。

    三、大幅提升滋味和新鮮感

    EX M 之獨特之處,在於放大食材本味而不予搶風味。黎師傅形容其為「味道放大器」,能引發肉類深層之蛋白質甜味,呼應宮廷烹飪「和而不沖」之古老哲學。此功效於EX M 煲湯之湯料肉體現得最為徹底——港人煲湯文化深厚,惟湯渣肉每遭棄置,或沾豉油後才可勉強食用。黎師傅謂之「味道斷層」:傳統豉油令食材變酸變膩,徒有重味而失本鮮。EX M 之分子結構瞬間填補肉纖維流失之鮮味空間,平民湯料立化御膳,回甘之鮮自舌底湧出。

    四、帶來持久濃厚回味之 Kokumi 體驗

    Kokumi(濃味)乃宮廷烹飪哲學追求之最高境界——味道於口腔內飽滿擴散,吞嚥之後餘韻仍縈繞舌齒。黎師傅指出,宮廷廚師畢生追求純淨滋味、和諧平衡、持久深度,此即今人所謂 Kokumi 之境界。即使經幾百年宮廷技藝錘鍊,欲於日常烹調中穩定達致水分充足、自然柔嫩、滋味鮮明、口感持久之境界,仍極具挑戰。把EX M用於花膠處理尤為顯著:並非於浸發階段使用,而是於快速燴煮階段加入,腥味於燴製中徹底瓦解,膠質豐厚之滋味於齒頰間久久不散,廉價花膠經此處理,達致類似或甚至超越高級花膠之水準。

    試用 EX M 醬後,黎師傅總結:「EX M 鎖住肉質之氨基酸並補充水分,令肉質多汁鮮嫩;自然放鬆肌肉纖維,帶來柔嫩口感及質感;大幅提升滋味和新鮮感;帶來持久濃厚回味之 Kokumi 體驗。觀乎五菜實踐,此四項突破於大多數菜式中皆能一一體現。廚師若以 EX M 入饌,省時之餘,菜式水準亦更上層樓。」

    新福記酒家 宮廷小滿漢「EX M鹿名宴」登場

    黎師傅同時擔任新福記酒家顧問,將於餐廳推出以 EX M 為核心之宮廷小滿漢「鹿名宴」主題套餐,將 EX M 之質地與風味優勢應用於多款菜式,讓食客親身品嚐御廚傳人傳承與現代烹飪技術完美結合之突破性宮廷主題料理。

    全宴共設十品,菜式名稱皆取意典雅,呼應宮廷之風。EX M 醬料貫穿,助提升鮮味、濃味、鎖水保汁及質地口感。

    菜式如下:
    EX M袖掩金釵 ─ 蘆筍雲腿釀雞翼
    EX M玉帶環腰 ─ 蟹黃節瓜煎釀帶子
    EX M王侯玉扣 ─ 南瓜汁扣花膠
    EX M金縷銀針 ─ 紅燒素翅
    EX M麟潛碧海 ─ 雞油花彫蒸東星班
    EX M竹溪疏影 ─ 竹笙扒時蔬
    EX M五穀豐登 ─ 三色炒飯
    慈禧桂花糕 ─ 桂花糕
    EX M福壽延年 ─ 蔥油拌麵
    雪點清蓮 ─ 雪耳蓮子糖水

    $1,088 / 位,於2026 年 6 月 1 日起接受預訂。

    黎耀楷師傅EX M開啟第六感:禦廚傳人傳承鮮味與濃味】影片發布

    由 2026 年 5 月 14 日起為期約一個月內,Exotica Umami EX M Sauce 之 YouTube、Instagram 及 Facebook 官方頻道將陸續推出多輯影片,涵蓋不同菜式之食譜示範與專業評析,敬請密切留意。

    Hashtag: #ExoticaUmami #exmsauce

    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

    關於 Exotica Umami(EX M)

    Exotica Umami(EX M)乃多功能烹飪醬料兼滋味增強,具備深邃飽滿之 Umami 醇厚風味,適用於醃製、調味、烹煮以至提味收尾,協助廚師將菜式提升至全新水平。

    EX M 由香港美食創新家 Dan Gan 獨創,產品靈感源自古羅馬烹飪傳統配方。

    現於香港之銷售管道:

  • 全球首款轻小型高分辨率高精度二氧化碳与甲烷点源协同探测仪随天舟十号登「天宫」

    科大领衔研製 写下香港首项太空站科研载荷历史

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月13日 – 香港科技大学(科大)牵头研製的全球首款轻小型、高分辨率、高精度二氧化碳(CO₂)与甲烷(CH₄)点源协同探测仪「天韵相机」(Multi‑Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, MUSICO),于5月11日随天舟十号货运飞船顺利升空,并成功运抵中国「天宫」太空站。这不仅是香港首项登上国家太空站的科研载荷,更标志着香港在高端航天仪器研发领域实现历史性突破。此项目充分印证香港具备研製国家级世界先进水平的航天科研载荷的雄厚实力,能够参与太空站长期科学任务,并在应对全球气候变化、服务国家「碳达峰、碳中和」战略目标中发挥关键作用。

    该项目由科大研究团队领军,汇聚跨学科领域的专家学者,成员来自土木及环境工程学系、新兴跨学科领域学部、环境及可持续发展学部、计算机科学及工程学系,以及公共政策学部。项目于2024年底获中国载人航天工程空间应用系统总体单位——中国科学院空间应用工程与技术中心(空间应用中心)正式委托立项,并与中国科学院长春光学精密机械与物理研究所合作研製,同时获香港特别行政区政府创新科技署辖下创新及科技支援计划「特别征集(航天科技)」资助。

    MUSICO 是一套轻小型、高解析度、高精度的温室气体点源探测载荷,可从太空精准测量二氧化碳(CO₂)及甲烷(CH₄)两大主要温室气体。仪器体积比家用洗衣机更小,却能维持极高的光谱解析度及百米级空间分辨率。其原理是分析太阳光穿过大气层并经地表反射后的光谱变化,识别不同气体的吸收特征,从而计算浓度分布并锁定具体排放来源,可有效监测发电厂、堆填区等重点排放设施。

    香港特区政府创新科技及工业局局长孙东教授指出:「科大牵头的项目是香港首项进驻国家『天宫』太空站的科研载荷,为香港参与国家航天任务写下重要里程碑。国家『十五五』规划明确将加快绿色低碳转型、建设航天强国、推进碳达峰列为核心方向。香港科研团队自主研发的载荷成功在『天宫』开展任务,充分证明香港科学家在航天科技与绿色低碳前沿领域具备顶尖科研实力与成果转化能力,能够为国家提供高质量、可验证的科学数据,有力支撑国家加速实现双碳目标。」

    科大校长叶玉如教授表示:「科大研究团队能够参与国家太空站航天科研任务,我们深感荣幸,亦衷心感谢国家及香港特区政府长期以来的信任与支持。是次项目不仅充分彰显科大在航天与航空工程、卫星遥感及环境工程领域多年积累的科研优势,更证明香港科研力量有能力在国家最高层级的航天平台上作出实质贡献。MUSICO作为全球首款轻小型高精度温室气体点源探测载荷,未来将在国家太空站持续运作,为国家提供自主、可控、高可信度的二氧化碳与甲烷排放监测数据,直接服务于国家『碳达峰、碳中和』战略目标,并为『美丽中国』建设及全球气候治理提供科学支撑。」

    叶校长补充说:「科大近年持续深耕深空探测及低轨卫星技术——继2023年成功发射香港高等教育界首枚卫星后,亦积极参与国家『嫦娥八号』探月任务。未来,科大将继续发挥人工智能、机械人、材料科学等前沿领域的科研长处,加速推动科研成果转化与高端人才培育,为国家加快建设航天强国、实现绿色低碳高质量发展,贡献科大力量。」

    项目负责人、科大土木及环境工程学系讲座教授兼「杰出创科学人」苏慧教授表示:「MUSICO在研发中面临多项关键技术挑战——如何在严格的体积与重量限制下,同时兼顾高光谱解析度、高空间分辨率及多种温室气体的协同监测。团队在光学设计、精密加工、及系统整合等方面进行了大量测试与优化,确保仪器在高速运行及极端太空环境下,仍能长期提供可靠、精准的温室气体数据。将这些关键技术成功整合于一套轻小型载荷中,是一项具代表性的工程与科学成果,标誌着相关技术已达国际先进水平,也体现了科大在跨学科尖端科研上的核心竞争力。」

    另一项目负责人、「国家卓越工程师」兼土木及环境工程学系系主任张利民教授强调:「MUSICO的观测覆盖范围将涵盖地球大部分陆地与海洋的低至中纬度地区,为不同区域提供一致、可比的温室气体监测数据。项目成果将与政府部门和科研机构共享,有望支撑粤港澳大湾区乃至国家的科研需求,并为『一带一路』沿线国家和地区的跨地域气候研究与减排行动提供科学依据,助力国际社会共同应对气候变化。这既是科大科研实力服务国家战略的生动写照,也是香港科研力量贡献全球气候治理的具体实践。」

    研发项目由科大土木及环境工程学系讲座教授兼「杰出创科学人」苏慧教授,以及讲座教授兼系主任张利民教授共同领导;新兴跨学科领域学部副教授翟成兴教授担任项目系统工程师。其他团队成员包括科大土木及环境工程学系研究员荣平平、张纪泽教授和王者教授;环境及可持续发展学部宁治教授、石晓明教授和顾达萨教授;计算机科学及工程学系麻晓娟教授;公共政策学部朱鹏宇教授;香港浸会大学高蒙教授及岭南大学李佳教授。

    项目亦获得业界鼎力支持,包括得到科大孵化的星睿云智科技有限公司资助;同时,中华电力有限公司将与科大团队合作,探索运用「天韵相机」所采集的数据,以辅助其相关评估工作。

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