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  • 科大第二屆AI電影節圓滿落幕　匯聚全球優秀作品展現創新力量

    探討AI電影創作　啟發新一代創意人才

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月19日 – 香港科技大學（科大）日前於逸夫演藝中心圓滿舉辦第二屆AI電影節。作為科大創校35周年的重點誌慶活動之一，為期兩天的電影節匯聚業界領袖、電影製作人、學者、學生及公眾，共同探討AI如何重塑電影創作與製作模式。

    今屆電影節反應熱烈，共收到來自近80個國家及地區逾1,300份參賽作品，數量較去年多近一倍。經由國際評審團嚴格評選，多部優秀作品脫穎而出，奪得各個主要獎項*。其中，最佳影片獎由墨西哥電影製作人Gabriela Cardona WALTHER奪得，其作品《The Afterlife of Aphrodite》融合個人回憶與神話元素，深刻探討身份、女性特質與轉變等主題。最佳AI首作獎則由西班牙AI創作者Javier Gracia ALCAINE憑《NeoNature》獲得；該片以電影級超寫實風格呈現野生動物紀錄片影像，並結合沉浸式敘事手法，展現大自然之美。

    除海外作品外，本地創作亦在本屆電影節中大放異彩。香港AI電影創作者KA TAM憑作品《Project J》榮膺最佳技術創新獎，他以科幻動作短片展示開創性的AI應用，建構出一個未來遭科技掌控的反烏托邦故事。最佳人機協作獎則由科大藝術與機器創造力學部研究生歐陽萌科奪得。她的作品《燼舟渡》以未來世界為背景，講述一名少女獲分配AI監護人的故事，細緻刻畫人類悲傷、記憶與情感的交錯。

    電影節邀得多位嘉賓蒞臨主禮，包括科大校董會副主席施熙德女士、國家廣播電視總局中國廣播電視香港記者站站長王喜凱先生、科大跨學科學院院長屈華民教授、藝術與機器創造力學部署理主任傅紅波教授，以及多位學界與業界代表。著名本地電影導演唐季禮先生亦應邀擔任主講嘉賓，分享AI如何透過降低容錯成本及加快實現視覺突破，為中國電影發展開拓新機遇，同時強調動人的故事、細膩的情感與深厚的文化底蘊，仍是電影創作不可取代的核心。

    除放映入圍作品外，電影節亦舉辦三場專題討論，深入剖析AI電影發展的關鍵議題。其中，題為「未來・AI電影・製作技術」的研討環節，邀請科大藝術與機器創造力學部助理教授饒安逸教授、騰訊在線視頻 AI 影視表達工作室總經理李大任先生、中國AI藝術家陳劉芳女士，以及多位業界代表參與，共同探討創意內容控制、視覺一致性及製作效率等方面的機遇與挑戰，並進一步分析AI如何加速內容創作及賦能小型創作團隊。

    另一場題為「重塑光影：AI時代下的電影美學與創作主體」的研討環節，由本地電影導演兼科大校友賈勝楓先生、本地電影監製杜緻朗女士、韓國導演許哲教授以及其他學術代表參與，探討AI如何重塑影像美學與創作主體性，強調在保留原創性的同時，融合技術元素、表演與敘事的重要性。至於題為「文化記憶與數碼遺產」的環節，則由科大藝術與機器創造力學部講師鄭秀慧博士、新加坡藝術家兼作家何銳安先生，以及其他專家分享AI如何重建與詮釋歷史素材，並關注在保存文化與再現過程中確保真實性的道德考量。

    除了放映與研討環節，今屆電影節亦設有藝術展覽，以沉浸式裝置呈現AI電影相關創作素材及科大藝術與機器創造力學部學生的精選作品，包括互動機械臂及捕捉人臉裝置等創作。為擴大影響力，電影節亦透過與騰訊、Kling、TapNow及MiniMax等領先AI企業合作，進一步加強與業界的聯繫，推動學術創新與實際AI電影製作接軌。

    為培育未來創意人才，科大AI電影節亦增添教育元素，於今年三月舉辦一系列專為中學生而設的AI創作工作坊，以及一場長達36小時AI電影製作黑客松，讓學生加深對AI生成內容的認識，並賦能新一代的創新潛力。優勝學生作品更於電影節開幕放映環節中播出，體現電影節作為匯聚教育、產業與創作實踐的重要平台。

    科大跨學科學院院長屈華民教授表示：「AI電影節不僅是一場數位創意的盛會，更實現了前沿科研與藝術實踐的深度融合，促進藝術與科技在學術界及業界的協同發展。這項年度盛事展現了科大跨學科學院致力透過跨學科協作推動創新及貢獻社會的決心，並在瞬息萬變的世界中，為社會培育多元人才。」

    科大藝術與機器創造力學部署理主任傅紅波教授感謝其學部學生團隊積極參與電影節的籌劃工作，他表示：「在科大，我們視AI電影為匯聚創作者、研究人員、業界夥伴及學生的重要媒介，共同探索敍事的全新可能。今屆電影節不僅規模擴大，更展示超越以往的抱負，我們期望能建立一個可持續發展、更具活力的AI創意生態圈。」

    科大於2024年成立香港首個藝術與機器創造學部，並通過舉辦AI電影節，彰顯大學推動AI融入創意產業發展及應用的努力，以及持續促進藝術科技教育與研究的決心。

    *請按此瀏覽完整得獎名單並觀看得獎作品。

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  • 科大第二届AI电影节圆满落幕 汇聚全球优秀作品展现创新力量

    探讨AI电影创作 启发新一代创意人才

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月19日 – 香港科技大学（科大）日前于逸夫演艺中心圆满举办第二届AI电影节。作为科大创校35周年的重点志庆活动之一，为期两天的电影节汇聚业界领袖、电影制作人、学者、学生及公众，共同探讨AI如何重塑电影创作与制作模式。

    今届电影节反应热烈，共收到来自近80个国家及地区逾1,300份参赛作品，数量较去年多近一倍。经由国际评审团严格评选，多部优秀作品脱颖而出，夺得各个主要奖项*。其中，最佳影片奖由墨西哥电影制作人Gabriela Cardona WALTHER夺得，其作品《The Afterlife of Aphrodite》融合个人回忆与神话元素，深刻探讨身份、女性特质与转变等主题。最佳AI首作奖则由西班牙AI创作者Javier Gracia ALCAINE凭《NeoNature》获得；该片以电影级超写实风格呈现野生动物纪录片影像，并结合沉浸式叙事手法，展现大自然之美。

    除海外作品外，本地创作亦在本届电影节中大放异彩。香港AI电影创作者KA TAM凭作品《Project J》荣膺最佳技术创新奖，他以科幻动作短片展示开创性的AI应用，建构出一个未来遭科技掌控的反乌托邦故事。最佳人机协作奖则由科大艺术与机器创造力学部研究生欧阳萌科夺得。她的作品《烬舟渡》以未来世界为背景，讲述一名少女获分配AI监护人的故事，细致刻画人类悲伤、记忆与情感的交错。

    电影节邀得多位嘉宾莅临主礼，包括科大校董会副主席施熙德女士、国家广播电视总局中国广播电视香港记者站站长王喜凯先生、科大跨学科学院院长屈华民教授、艺术与机器创造力学部署理主任傅红波教授，以及多位学界与业界代表。著名本地电影导演唐季礼先生亦应邀担任主讲嘉宾，分享AI如何透过降低容错成本及加快实现视觉突破，为中国电影发展开拓新机遇，同时强调动人的故事、细腻的情感与深厚的文化底蕴，仍是电影创作不可取代的核心。

    除放映入围作品外，电影节亦举办三场专题讨论，深入剖析AI电影发展的关键议题。其中，题为「未来・AI电影・制作技术」的研讨环节，邀请科大艺术与机器创造力学部助理教授饶安逸教授、腾讯在线视频AI影视表达工作室总经理李大任先生、中国AI艺术家陈刘芳女士，以及多位业界代表参与，共同探讨创意内容控制、视觉一致性及制作效率等方面的机遇与挑战，并进一步分析AI如何加速内容创作及赋能小型创作团队。

    另一场题为「重塑光影：AI时代下的电影美学与创作主体」的研讨环节，由本地电影导演兼科大校友贾胜枫先生、本地电影监制杜致朗女士、韩国导演许哲教授以及其他学术代表参与，探讨AI如何重塑影像美学与创作主体性，强调在保留原创性的同时融合技术元素、表演与叙事的重要性。至于题为「文化记忆与数码遗产」的环节，则由科大艺术与机器创造力学部讲师郑秀慧博士、新加坡艺术家兼作家何锐安先生，以及其他专家分享AI如何重建与诠释历史素材，并关注在保存文化与再现过程中确保真实性的道德考量。

    除了放映与研讨环节，今届电影节亦设有艺术展览，以沉浸式装置呈现AI电影相关创作素材及科大艺术与机器创造力学部学生的精选作品，包括互动机械臂及捕捉人脸装置等创作。为扩大影响力，电影节亦透过与腾讯、Kling、TapNow及MiniMax等领先AI企业合作，进一步加强与业界的联系，推动学术创新与实际AI电影制作接轨。

    为培育未来创意人才，科大AI电影节亦增添教育元素，于今年3月举办一系列专为中学生而设的AI创作工作坊，以及一场长达36小时的AI电影制作黑客松，让学生加深对AI生成内容的认识，并赋能新一代的创新潜力。优胜学生作品更于电影节开幕放映环节中播出，体现电影节作为汇聚教育、产业与创作实践的重要平台。

    科大跨学科学院院长屈华民教授表示：「AI电影节不仅是一场数字创意的盛会，更实现了前沿科研与艺术实践的深度融合，促进艺术与科技在学术界及业界的协同发展。这项年度盛事展现了科大跨学科学院致力透过跨学科协作推动创新及贡献社会的决心，并在瞬息万变的世界中，为社会培育多元人才。」

    科大艺术与机器创造力学部署理主任傅红波教授感谢其学部学生团队积极参与电影节的筹划工作。他表示：「在科大，我们视AI电影为汇聚创作者、研究人员、业界伙伴及学生的重要媒介，共同探索叙事的全新可能。今届电影节不仅规模扩大，更展示超越以往的抱负，我们期望建立一个可持续发展、更具活力的AI创意生态圈。」

    科大于2024年成立香港首个艺术与机器创造力学部，并通过举办AI电影节，彰显大学推动AI融入创意产业发展及应用的努力，以及持续促进艺术科技教育与研究的决心。

    *请按此浏览完整得奖名单并观看得奖作品。

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  • FPG Fortune Prime Global Marks 15th Anniversary

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – FPG Fortune Prime Global marks its 15th anniversary as global trading platforms increasingly compete on infrastructure, execution quality, and system stability.

    Founded in 2011, FPG(https://fortuneprime.com/) has expanded across global markets, now serving over 100,000 clients in 30+ countries, supported by 20+ languages, 24/5 service, 10+ global offices, and 30+ years of group heritage.

    As trading conditions become faster and more complex, infrastructure has become a key measure of broker competitiveness. FPG continues to invest in multi-region servers, liquidity integration, risk management systems, and scalable execution architecture to improve stability and consistency, especially during volatile market conditions.

    Through its multi-asset CFD offering, FPG provides access to forex, precious metals, indices, and digital assets, while maintaining multilingual support and round-the-clock service.

    After 15 years of development, FPG’s growth reflects the industry’s shift from basic trading services toward infrastructure-driven brokerage platforms. Looking ahead, speed, stability, and system capability will remain central to FPG’s continued global expansion.

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  • FPG Fortune Prime Global ฉลองครบรอบ 15 ปี

    เมลเบิร์น ออสเตรเลีย – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 พฤษภาคม 2569 – FPG Fortune Prime Global ฉลองครบรอบ 15 ปี ท่ามกลางการแข่งขันของแพลตฟอร์มการเทรดระดับโลกที่ให้ความสำคัญมากขึ้นกับโครงสร้างพื้นฐาน ความเร็วในการดำเนินคำสั่งซื้อขาย และเสถียรภาพของระบบ

    ก่อตั้งขึ้นในปี 2011 ปัจจุบัน FPG Fortune Prime Global ได้ขยายการให้บริการครอบคลุมตลาดทั่วโลก รองรับลูกค้ามากกว่า 100,000 ราย ในกว่า 30 ประเทศ พร้อมการสนับสนุนมากกว่า 20 ภาษา บริการตลอด 24/5 เครือข่ายสำนักงานมากกว่า 10 แห่งทั่วโลก และประสบการณ์จากกลุ่มธุรกิจยาวนานกว่า 30 ปี

    ในยุคที่ตลาดการเงินมีความรวดเร็วและซับซ้อนมากขึ้น โครงสร้างพื้นฐานได้กลายเป็นปัจจัยสำคัญในการวัดศักยภาพของโบรกเกอร์ FPG ยังคงเดินหน้าลงทุนในระบบเซิร์ฟเวอร์หลายภูมิภาค การเชื่อมต่อสภาพคล่อง ระบบบริหารความเสี่ยง และสถาปัตยกรรมการส่งคำสั่งที่รองรับการขยายตัว เพื่อเพิ่มเสถียรภาพและความต่อเนื่องของการซื้อขาย โดยเฉพาะในช่วงที่ตลาดมีความผันผวนสูง

    ผ่านบริการ Multi-Asset CFD ของบริษัท FPG เปิดโอกาสให้นักลงทุนเข้าถึงตลาด Forex โลหะมีค่า ดัชนี และสินทรัพย์ดิจิทัล ควบคู่กับการสนับสนุนหลายภาษาและบริการตลอดเวลา

    ตลอดระยะเวลา 15 ปีที่ผ่านมา การเติบโตของ FPG สะท้อนถึงแนวโน้มของอุตสาหกรรมที่เปลี่ยนผ่านจากการแข่งขันด้านบริการพื้นฐาน สู่การแข่งขันด้านโครงสร้างพื้นฐานและศักยภาพของระบบการเทรด และในอนาคต ความเร็ว เสถียรภาพ และประสิทธิภาพของระบบ จะยังคงเป็นหัวใจสำคัญของการขยายธุรกิจระดับโลกของ FPG

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  • 香港藝術家參與保柏全球活動 以創作探索藝術與健康之間的深層連結

    香港藝術家參與保柏全球活動 以創作探索藝術與健康之間的深層連結

    • 由保柏委託進行的最新研究顯示，藝術等創意活動有助人們分享個人的健康歷程，85% 受訪者認同創作對身心健康帶來正面影響
    • 該研究配合保柏全新「藝『述』健康」（Express Your Health）全球活動同步推出，邀請香港藝術家何慧恩（Sophia Hotung）及其他來自世界各地的創作者分享健康故事
    • 保柏鼓勵大眾抽出 30 分鐘投入創作，分享自己的健康故事；香港市民亦可提交作品，參與「藝『述』健康」全球創作系列

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月19日 – 保柏最新委託進行的一項研究（於英國、西班牙及澳洲共訪問4,000名成年人）發現，85%受訪者認同繪畫、塗鴉、手工藝等創意活動，能為身心健康帶來正面影響。然而，在沒有騰出時間參與創作活動的人士中，55% 表示已記不起上一次創作是何時；即使能記得的受訪者，亦有 35% 指相關經驗已超過一年。

    保柏「藝『述』健康」活動於倫敦南岸展出巨型手繪壁畫，匯聚逾20位來自世界各地的創作者，以藝術分享健康故事。
    保柏「藝『述』健康」活動於倫敦南岸展出巨型手繪壁畫，匯聚逾20位來自世界各地的創作者，以藝術分享健康故事。

    研究反映，不少人難以在日常生活中抽出時間，將創作視為整體健康的一部分。近一半受訪者（47%）完全沒有參與任何創意活動，而主要障礙包括時間不足（24%）、欠缺靈感（26%），以及下班後感到疲累（28%）。

    創作力與健康之間有著密切而深遠的關係，惟這一連結往往被忽視。保柏全新推出的「藝『述』健康」（Express Your Health）活動正是基於這一理念，透過藝術作為媒介，鼓勵大眾分享自己的健康故事，讓人們在交流中感到被理解，並更有信心主動尋求所需的支援與照顧。

    香港數碼藝術家何慧恩（Sophia Hotung）是參與創作者之一，她分享自己面對自體免疫疾病復發的經歷，並講述藝術如何幫助她面對病痛、整理情緒。其他創作人包括奧運跳水選手 Tom Daley、殘奧運動員 Richard Whitehead，以及澳洲足球聯盟球員 Cody Weightman。活動中的大型壁畫匯聚多個真實故事，涵蓋生育、鐮狀細胞病、糖尿病、焦慮、老化與哀傷等主題，呈現藝術如何表達人們在健康歷程中，身體、心靈與情感上的體驗。

    有份參與創作的何慧恩表示：「對我而言，藝術是一種表達並理解人生經歷的方式，而這些經歷包括殘疾、身體上的局限和疾病。自體免疫疾病復發曾令我長期臥床，我在那段孤立無助的日子自學數碼藝術，將困境轉化為一種屬於自己的創作方式。即使自身健康未能配合，數碼藝術仍讓我能夠創作與表達。當我投入創作時，往往能在困難之中暫時放下病痛，重新找回內心的平衡與力量。我很高興這個藝術項目為創作者提供空間，讓大家可以真誠地透過創作，分享面對疾病的經歷；亦很榮幸能與保柏合作，向更多人展示藝術為健康帶來的積極能量。」

    愈來愈多研究顯示，即使只是短時間的創意活動，亦能為健康帶來實際益處。研究指出，只需投入 30 至 45 分鐘進行藝術創作，不論技巧高低，均有助舒緩壓力與焦慮，並減低壓力荷爾蒙皮質醇的水平[1]。其他研究亦發現，藝術創作有助促進心理健康[2]，幫助助人們整理情緒，消化人生中的不同經歷[3]。

    保柏集團品牌總監 Fiona Bosman 表示：「這個全球藝術項目反映了一個簡單卻重要的事實：當人們願意說出自己的故事，往往會感到被理解，也更有力量向前走。我們希望以創作為起點，鼓勵更多人表達內心感受，因為當語言不足以形容時，創意能成為溝通與連結的橋樑，幫助人們更主動地關心和照顧自己的健康。」

    保柏邀請全球各地人士透過創作，分享自己的健康故事，並將作品收錄於「藝『述』健康」（Express Your Health）活動平台。香港市民亦可提交個人創作，參與線上展覽。活動網站同時提供簡易的創作建議，鼓勵大眾以 30 分鐘的創意活動輕鬆起步。

    ***

    研究由 Opinium 於英國、西班牙及澳洲進行，透過網上問卷訪問共 4,000 名成年人。受訪者分布與各國 18 歲或以上人口的年齡、性別及地區比例相符。調查於 2026 年 4 月 13 日至 20 日期間進行。

    編輯備註：
    有關合作夥伴及參與創作者的背景資料、相關研究資料，以及完整創作者名單，均可按要求提供。

    Hashtag: #Bupa #ExpressYourHealth

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    保柏──國際醫療保險專家

    作為一家國際醫療保健企業，保柏七十多年來致力幫助人們活出更長壽、更健康和更愉快的人生，創造更美好的世界，並於全球服務超過6,800萬名客戶。我們不設股東，將所有盈利投資於業務中，為現在和未來的客戶提升醫療服務質素。

    保柏香港於1976年成立，是香港的醫療保險專家，提供一站式本地及環球醫療保障計劃，以及醫療保健服務。我們因應不同的個人需要而度身訂造全面醫療保障計劃，並為不同規模的企業提供僱員醫療方案。我們由註冊護士、健康管理專員及醫生組成的團隊，提供各式各樣的專業醫療支援和健康建議。

    我們旗下的卓健醫療有限公司於2013年10月正式加入保柏，於全港多個服務點提供西醫、中醫、診斷及影像、物理治療、精神健康和保健服務。

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  • Thailand’s SUBCON Expo Hits $705 Million in Parts Trade as Global Manufacturers Seek New Suppliers

    Thailand’s SUBCON Expo Hits $705 Million in Parts Trade as Global Manufacturers Seek New Suppliers

    BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – SUBCON Thailand — ASEAN’s largest industrial sourcing expo — closed its 20th edition with an estimated USD 705.5 million in parts trade (approximately 23 billion baht), as manufacturers worldwide pushed deeper into Southeast Asia to broaden industrial partnerships. The event ran May 13–16 in Bangkok, drawing more than 50,000 participants and generating over 9,600 business matching pairs. It is co-organized by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association, and Informa Markets Thailand.

    Thailand's SUBCON EXPO
    Thailand’s SUBCON EXPO

    “SUBCON Thailand is not only the largest trade exhibition in ASEAN. It is a mechanism the BOI uses to connect Thai entrepreneurs to global supply chains, at a moment when massive global industrial restructuring is forcing every country to build a stronger base for its own manufacturers,” said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment. “Thai entrepreneurs will be the backbone of Thailand’s economy in the years ahead. We will develop SUBCON into a platform that elevates their capabilities and plants Thailand more firmly on the global industrial supply chain map — in AI, semiconductors, modern vehicles, and automation.”

    Companies said SUBCON Thailand let them source across electric vehicles, semiconductors and advanced electronics, automation and robotics, medical devices, and aerospace — finding buyers, suppliers, and industrial partners across all of them — in a single venue.

    “SUBCON Thailand serves as a key platform where automotive and electronics companies connect and explore business opportunities. Through business matching sessions, good potential has been identified to deepen collaboration with Thai entrepreneurs and enhance local industry partnerships,” said Mr. Paulino Mendoza, Team Lead Global Processing Manager, BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

    “SUBCON Thailand is where Thai manufacturers prove their quality to the world. Business Matching connected us with buyers and partners we would not have found elsewhere. This is how Thai companies build the confidence to compete internationally,” said Ms. Waranchalee Suwanpimolkul, Assistant Managing Director, S.K. Polymer Co., Ltd.

    Many BOI-network companies left with concrete results — procurement agreements, follow-up negotiations, and technology partnerships. Business Matching drew the highest satisfaction scores of any activity at the show, reflecting how central buyer-supplier connectivity is to the event’s appeal. The results point to broader confidence: companies at the show said Thai manufacturers are internationally competitive on quality and ready to integrate into global supply chains.

    Looking ahead, the BOI plans to widen SUBCON’s scope — targeting AI, advanced electronics, modern vehicles, and logistics. The BOI will also expand Business Matching to reach a broader set of industries and build closer ties between Thai companies and overseas investors.

    “SUBCON Thailand is a mechanism the BOI uses to put Thai entrepreneurs at the center of global supply chains — and to keep them there. The world is going through the biggest industrial shift in a generation. Every country is racing to build a stronger base for its own manufacturers. Thai entrepreneurs will be the backbone of Thailand’s economy, and we intend to make SUBCON the platform that gets them there — in AI, semiconductors, modern vehicles, and automation,” Mr. Narit said.

    USD conversions based on an exchange rate of 32.6 baht per USD.

    Hashtag: #BOI #thailandboardofinvestment #SUBCONThailand

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  • The 2026 VinFuture Prize Receives More Than 1,800 Nominations as Its Global Nomination Network Expands Fourteenfold After Six Years

    The 2026 VinFuture Prize Receives More Than 1,800 Nominations as Its Global Nomination Network Expands Fourteenfold After Six Years

    At the close of the nomination period for the 2026 season, the VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology prize recorded 1,819 nominations from around the world, supported by a network of more than 17,000 nominators spanning 117 countries and territories.

    HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – After six seasons, the VinFuture Prize has not only expanded its influence in the international scientific community, but has also affirmed its position as a prestigious global prize dedicated to identifying and honoring breakthroughs with profound significance for the future of humanity.

    H.E. Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, presents the 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize to the scientists whose pioneering contributions led to the discovery and development of the HPV vaccine. In the 2026 season, nominations in medicine and healthcare continue to account for the largest share (38.4%), alongside other critical fields including environmental and earth sciences, energy, transportation and construction, as well as food and agriculture. Photo courtesy of VinFuture.
    H.E. Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, presents the 2025 VinFuture Grand Prize to the scientists whose pioneering contributions led to the discovery and development of the HPV vaccine. In the 2026 season, nominations in medicine and healthcare continue to account for the largest share (38.4%), alongside other critical fields including environmental and earth sciences, energy, transportation and construction, as well as food and agriculture. Photo courtesy of VinFuture.


    A Global Network Bringing Together More Than 17,000 Outstanding Minds

    This year’s VinFuture nominations span a wide range of critical fields, including medicine and healthcare (38.4%), environmental and earth sciences (17%), energy, transportation, and construction (15%), food and agriculture (10.6%), as well as other scientific and technological disciplines (19%).

    At the same time, the official nominator network of the VinFuture Prize has continued to expand substantially, reaching 17,154 nominators from 117 countries and territories across all five continents. This represents an increase of approximately 16% compared with the 2025 season and a more than fourteenfold expansion compared with the inaugural season in 2021. Moreover, the number of countries and territories represented within the nominator network has nearly doubled over the past six years.

    Notably, 1,415 nominators for the 2026 VinFuture Prize are ranked among the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers. Nearly 8,000 experts are affiliated with leading universities, research institutes, and scientific organizations worldwide, including Australian Academy of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States), Stanford University (United States), Harvard University (United States), University of California, Berkeley (United States), University of Oxford (United Kingdom), National University of Singapore (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), and Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel), among others.

    Participating on a voluntary basis, these nominators play a vital role in identifying and recommending outstanding scientific innovations capable of generating meaningful and lasting improvements to the lives of billions of people worldwide. They also contribute significantly to extending the global reach of the VinFuture Prize within the international scientific community and promoting cross-border academic connections. Several distinguished nominators have traveled to Vietnam during the 2024 and 2025 VinFuture Sci-Tech Weeks to connect and exchange knowledge directly with the Vietnamese scientific community.

    “The continued growth in both the number of nominations and our network of more than 17,000 nominators reflects the increasing confidence that leading scientists and prestigious institutions around the world place in VinFuture Prize and its mission to identify and honor scientific and technological innovations with meaningful impact on humanity. This momentum also reinforces our commitment to upholding rigorous and transparent evaluation standards, while advancing a long-term vision of connecting global intellect in pursuit of a better future for all,” said Dr. Thai-Ha Le, Managing Director of the VinFuture Foundation.

    Following the conclusion of the nomination period, the Pre-Screening Committee will begin the process of evaluating and selecting the most outstanding scientific works for consideration by the VinFuture Prize Council in the final judging round, which is expected to continue through early September 2026. All nominations will undergo a rigorous multi-layer evaluation process based on stringent international standards to ensure the highest levels of scientific integrity, fairness, and transparency.

    The core evaluation criteria include the degree of scientific and technological advancement, the potential for meaningful impact on human life, as well as the scale and long-term sustainability of the proposed innovations.

    Vietnam’s Growing Imprint on the Global Innovation Map

    After six seasons, the VinFuture Prize has firmly established its reputation and standing within the global science and technology landscape. Several VinFuture Laureates have subsequently been honored by some of the world’s most prestigious scientific awards, including the Nobel Prize, the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, and the Breakthrough Prize, demonstrating VinFuture’s ability to recognize, at an early stage, innovations with foundational significance for the future of humanity.

    Notable examples include Prof. Omar Yaghi (2021 VinFuture Special Prize; 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Dr. Katalin Karikó and Prof. Drew Weissman (2021 VinFuture Grand Prize; 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine); Drs. Demis Hassabis and John Jumper (2022 VinFuture Special Prize; 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Prof. Geoffrey Hinton (2024 VinFuture Grand Prize; 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics); as well as Prof. Yoshua Bengio, Prof. Yann LeCun, Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, Mr. Jensen Huang, and Prof. Fei-Fei Li (2024 VinFuture Grand Prize; 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering). Additional examples include Prof. Daniel Drucker, Prof. Joel Habener, Prof. Jens Juul Holst, and Assoc. Prof. Svetlana Mojsov (2023 VinFuture Special Prize), who later received the 2025 Breakthrough Prize.

    Beyond recognizing transformative scientific achievements, VinFuture has become a point of convergence for knowledge, collaboration, and the aspiration to serve humanity. Over the course of six seasons, VinFuture has contributed to shaping a more open, connected, and inspiring scientific ecosystem, while positioning Vietnam as an increasingly important destination on the global innovation map.

    Hashtag: #VinFuture

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  • Sangfor Technologies Leads Next-Generation VMware Alternatives Conversation at Executive Forum 2026 in Bangkok

    Sangfor Technologies Leads Next-Generation VMware Alternatives Conversation at Executive Forum 2026 in Bangkok

    BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Sangfor Technologies successfully hosted the Sangfor Executive Forum 2026 in Bangkok, bringing together CIOs, IT leaders, and cybersecurity decision-makers to explore how organizations can modernise IT infrastructure, accelerate AI adoption, and reduce reliance on legacy virtualisation environments.

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    Held under the theme “Run · Build · Protect: Driving the Future with the Power of AI,” the forum showcased how enterprises across Asia Pacific are rethinking traditional infrastructure strategies and adopting integrated cloud platforms designed to simplify operations, strengthen security, and support long-term AI-driven growth.

    A major focus throughout the event was the growing market demand for VMware alternatives following industry-wide changes to licensing and infrastructure costs. Sessions explored how organizations are seeking more flexible, cost-efficient virtualization platforms that can support both traditional enterprise workloads and future AI-driven operations. Discussions also highlighted SCMT (Sangfor Cloud Management Tool), designed to support seamless VMware migration to Sangfor Cloud.

    During the forum, Sangfor showcased its integrated cloud infrastructure platform, combining compute, storage, networking, organization , and built-in cybersecurity into a unified architecture designed to reduce operational complexity and simplify migration from legacy virtualization environments.

    The event also highlighted Sangfor’s AI-ready infrastructure capabilities, including support for virtual machines, containers, AI workloads, and integrated storage management through a single platform.

    Keith Lee, Cloud Business Director, Sangfor Technologies, said: “Across the region, organizations are reassessing legacy virtualization strategies and looking for platforms that can provide greater flexibility, operational simplicity, and long-term scalability. Businesses today need infrastructure that combines cloud, security, AI readiness, operational efficiency and friendly licensing policies within a single platform. This is driving growing interest in next-generation VMware alternatives that can support both current enterprise requirements and future AI-driven growth.”

    Lee added that Sangfor continues to expand investment across Southeast Asia, with Thailand identified as one of the company’s fastest-growing markets in the region.

    The forum also featured discussions around infrastructure resilience, cloud-native applications, Zero Trust security strategies, and AI-powered operations, alongside customer case studies and live demonstrations showcasing enterprise transformation initiatives across both public and private sectors.

    Sarayut Siragulthiraphong, Presales Consultant, Sangfor Thailand, added: “Successful AI adoption requires more than just AI applications themselves. Organizations also need infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and capable of supporting evolving workloads.”

    Sangfor was joined by partners including Cohesity, Veeam, Sundray, IT Green, VR Comm, VST ECS, and TechHub, highlighting a collaborative ecosystem supporting enterprise transformation across Asia Pacific.

    Sangfor will continue the Executive Forum series across key markets in the region, with upcoming events planned:

    • 5/6/2026 Turkey (Istanbul)
    • 5/7/2026 Thailand
    • 5/10/2026 Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
    • 5/14/2026 Turkey (Ankara)
    • 5/12-15/2026 Middle East & Africa (Shenzhen)
    • 5/17/2026 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
    • 5/21/2026 Malaysia
    • 6/3/2026 Philippines
    • 6/5/2026 Vietnam
    • 6/9/2026 Europe (Italy)
    • 6/11/2026 Indonesia
    • 6/24/2026 Hong Kong

    For more information, please visit https://www.sangfor.com

    Hashtag: #SangforTechnologies

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    ABOUT SANGFOR TECHNOLOGIES

    Sangfor Technologies is a global provider of cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen (China). Founded in 2000, the company serves over 100,000 customers worldwide across 22+ countries and regions. Sangfor delivers AI-enabled cloud infrastructure that integrates compute, storage, network and built-in security into a unified platform, helping organizations simplify digital and AI transformation.

    With a strong focus on innovation and customer success, Sangfor is also recognized as a proven VMware alternative, offering enterprise-grade solutions for infrastructure modernization, migration, and operational efficiency.

    For more information, visit

  • 保柏香港推出全新「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」

    保柏香港推出全新「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」

    結合中港住院保障，同時涵蓋香港門診及預防性醫療支援

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月18日 – 保柏香港推出全新「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」，為經常往來中港兩地的香港市民而設，兼顧日常門診及住院保障，減輕醫療開支負擔。

    保柏香港推出全新「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」 為港人跨境生活而設的醫療保障方案
    保柏香港推出全新「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」 為港人跨境生活而設的醫療保障方案

    近年來，跨境醫療逐漸成為不少港人的選擇。2024年，港人於深圳求醫的次數約達70萬人次，反映內地醫療在效率及便利性方面的吸引力持續上升。然而，在日常門診、長期治療及健康管理方面，香港仍然是大多數市民最主要依賴的醫療服務地點。

    因應港人跨境生活日益普遍，保柏香港推出「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」，提供涵蓋香港及中國大陸的住院保障，並以香港作為日常門診及預防性醫療服務的主要支援地點。計劃設有兩個保障級別及多項自付費選項，讓客戶按自身需要及財務狀況，靈活選擇合適的保障安排，適合不同人生階段，包括年輕一代、跨境工作人士，以及關注長遠醫療開支的退休人士。

    門診保障在不少醫療保險計劃中屬附加選項；「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」則把門診服務納入核心保障範圍，讓客戶在享有全面住院保障的同時，亦能更有預算地管理日常醫療開支。

    「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」的主要特色包括：

    • 於指定醫院提供免找數住院服務（須取得初步保障審核），於中國大陸可入住標準私家房，於香港則提供半私家病房，讓客戶在住院期間更安心及舒適。
    • 住院保障範圍按計劃級別而定，涵蓋中國大陸或大中華地區（包括香港、澳門、中國大陸及台灣），並提供全球緊急醫療保障，應對突發住院及相關治療需要。
    • 於香港享有門診保障，涵蓋普通科及專科診症、中醫、物理治療，以及X光及基本化驗等診斷服務，支援日常醫療及出院後的醫療跟進（只適用於「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」升級計劃）。
    • 門診服務提供清晰的共付費安排，協助客戶更有效掌握日常醫療開支，例如普通科診症每次由港幣40元起，專科診症每次由港幣60元起等。
    • 核保程序簡化，只需回答幾條健康相關問題，減少投保過程中的繁複步驟。
    • 保證終身續保，為客戶提供長遠而穩定的醫療保障。
    • 提供跨境住院治療的醫療協調支援，包括協助客戶於出院時安排由醫院前往香港或深圳居所的專車接送。

    此外，計劃亦涵蓋預防性健康管理服務，讓客戶以專享價接受健康檢查，及早掌握健康狀況，減少因延誤而引發的健康風險。

    結合香港日常門診保障與中港兩地的免找數住院保障，「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」讓客戶同時照顧日常醫療需要及長遠健康安排，切合愈來愈普遍的跨境生活。

    「保柏連繫醫療保障計劃」現已接受投保，詳情請瀏覽：www.bupa.com.hk/tc/care-bridge

    Hashtag: #保柏香港 #BupaHongKong #跨境醫療 #CrossBorderHealthcare #GreaterChina

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

    保柏──國際醫療保險專家

    作為一家國際醫療保健企業，保柏七十多年來致力幫助人們活出更長壽、更健康和更愉快的人生，創造更美好的世界，並於全球服務超過6,800萬名客戶。我們不設股東，將所有盈利投資於業務中，為現在和未來的客戶提升醫療服務質素。

    保柏香港於1976年成立，是香港的醫療保險專家，提供一站式本地及環球醫療保障計劃，以及醫療保健服務。我們因應不同的個人需要而度身訂造全面醫療保障計劃，並為不同規模的企業提供僱員醫療方案。我們由註冊護士、健康管理專員及醫生組成的團隊，提供各式各樣的專業醫療支援和健康建議。

    我們旗下的卓健醫療有限公司於2013年10月正式加入保柏，於全港多個服務點提供西醫、中醫、診斷及影像、物理治療、精神健康和保健服務。

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  • Bupa Hong Kong Launches “Bupa Care Bridge”, an Affordable Health Insurance Solution Designed for Cross‑border Living

    Bupa Hong Kong Launches “Bupa Care Bridge”, an Affordable Health Insurance Solution Designed for Cross‑border Living

    New medical plan combines cashless inpatient protection across Hong Kong and Mainland China with embedded outpatient and preventive care in Hong Kong

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Bupa Hong Kong today announced the launch of Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme, a new medical insurance solution designed to support Hong Kong residents whose lives increasingly span Hong Kong and Mainland China, and who are seeking affordable, practical health protection that covers both major medical events and everyday healthcare needs.

    Bupa Hong Kong Launches Bupa Care Bridge as an Affordable Health Insurance Solution for Cross-border Living
    Bupa Hong Kong Launches Bupa Care Bridge as an Affordable Health Insurance Solution for Cross-border Living

    Cross‑border healthcare has become a growing reality for many Hong Kong people. In 2024 alone, Hong Kong residents made approximately 700,000 medical visits in Shenzhen, reflecting rising familiarity with receiving medical services across the border for efficiency, convenience and follow‑up care. At the same time, most continue to rely on Hong Kong for routine outpatient consultations, ongoing care and long‑term health management.

    Bupa Care Bridge is designed around this reality. The scheme provides inpatient coverage across Hong Kong and Mainland China, while anchoring outpatient and preventive care in Hong Kong, where everyday healthcare is most frequently accessed. Designed with affordability in mind, the scheme offers two plan levels and flexible deductible options that allow customers to balance premium levels with the degree of protection they need, making the plan relevant to young adults, cross‑border professionals and retirees, including those managing healthcare costs over the long term.

    Rather than positioning outpatient care as an optional add-on, Bupa Care Bridge embeds outpatient services within the medical plan itself, helping customers manage everyday healthcare costs more predictably while maintaining comprehensive inpatient protection.

    Key features of Bupa Care Bridge include:

    • Cashless inpatient care at designated hospitals, subject to pre-authorisation, with entitlement to standard private room accommodation in Mainland China and semi-private room accommodation in Hong Kong, providing greater certainty and comfort during hospital stays.
    • Inpatient coverage across Mainland China or Greater China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China and Taiwan), based on plan level, with worldwide coverage for emergency treatment to support major medical needs wherever they arise.
    • Embedded outpatient care in Hong Kong, supporting everyday healthcare needs and follow-up care outside hospital settings (only applicable to Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme Plus Plan). Covered services include general practitioner and specialist consultations, traditional Chinese medicine, physiotherapy, and X-ray and laboratory tests.
    • Clear, predictable co‑payments for outpatient services, helping customers manage routine healthcare costs — with GP consultations from HK$40 per visit, specialist consultations from HK$60 per visit, and defined co‑payments for other outpatient services.
    • Simplified underwriting with a streamlined health questionnaire, reducing friction at enrolment.
    • Guaranteed lifetime renewal, providing long‑term certainty as healthcare needs evolve.
    • Care coordination support for cross-border hospital treatment, including assistance with arranging transportation at discharge from hospital to home in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

    The scheme also supports preventive care, offering access to health check‑ups to encourage early detection and ongoing health monitoring, helping customers take a more proactive approach to managing their health rather than reacting only when serious illness occurs.

    By combining affordable everyday outpatient care in Hong Kong with cashless inpatient protection across borders, Bupa Care Bridge supports both short‑term healthcare needs and longer‑term health planning in a more connected region.

    Bupa Care Bridge Health Insurance Scheme is now available for enrolment. For more information, please visit www.bupa.com.hk/en/care-bridge.

    Hashtag: #保柏香港 #BupaHongKong #跨境醫療 #CrossBorderHealthcare #GreaterChina

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

    Bupa – An international health insurance specialist

    Established in 1947, Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 68 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia.

    Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support.

    Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong.

    For more information, visit .