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ZTE, AIS and MediaTek jointly unveil UE aggregation technology, advancing 5G-A to new heights

BANGKOK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with Thailand’s leading mobile operator AIS and MediaTek, hosted a live demonstration of 5G-A UE Aggregation at the A-Z Innovation Center in Bangkok.

ZTE, AIS and MediaTek jointly unveil UE aggregation technology, advancing 5G-A to new heights
ZTE, AIS and MediaTek jointly unveil UE aggregation technology, advancing 5G-A to new heights

With the growing popularity of applications such as extended reality (XR), 4K live broadcasting, and immersive metaverse experiences, single user equipment (UE) faces inherent limitations in power, spectrum, and channel capacity. UE Aggregation offers a compelling solution by enabling Remote UEs to collaborate with nearby Relay UEs. Relay UEs can contribute their spare resources to enhance the uplink performance of Remote UEs, effectively breaking through the bottlenecks of single-device capabilities.

UE Aggregation integrates three key dimensions of cooperation to create a robust and efficient uplink transmission chain:

  • Power Aggregation: The Relay UEs assist with signal forwarding, improving uplink connectivity in areas with weak coverage.
  • Bandwidth Aggregation: Relay UEs share their unused spectrum resources, boosting the Remote UE’s uplink throughput.
  • Channel Aggregation: Remote and Relay UEs simultaneously establish independent communication links, enabling multi-path transmission and enhancing reliability and redundancy.

The live trial was conducted in A-Z center lab based on AIS commercial 5G network configuration, using ZTE’s 5G gNodeB and core network equipment. MediaTek supplied prototype terminals equipped with UE Aggregation capabilities. Test scenarios simulated collaboration between Remote and Relay UEs, with direct comparisons to conventional single-device setups.

Performance was evaluated based on wireless uplink throughput and real-time 4K video streaming from mobile devices, achieving following results:

  • Uplink speeds for edge users improved by up to three times with UE Aggregation enabled.
  • Without aggregation, uplink throughput is insufficient for stable 4K live streaming, resulting in frequent stuttering and frame drops.
  • When aggregation was activated, uplink can support smooth and high-quality 4K live streaming with consistent quality and no noticeable frame loss.

UE Aggregation has been incorporated into the 3GPP Release 18 specifications and will continue to evolve in future releases (Releases 19 and 20). Future iterations will support multi-path routing, multi-relay architecture, inter-DU/CU coordination, and intelligent low-latency path optimization—laying a strong foundation for future use cases in industrial IoT, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and XR.

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ZTE signs strategic partnership with XLSMART to enhance digital connectivity and build future-ready network infrastructure

  • Committed to delivering advanced technology solutions, with a particular focus on wireless and energy infrastructure
  • Strengthening network integration of XLSMART post-merger to enhance connectivity, sustainability, and customer experience

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with XLSMART, the newly established entity following the merger of PT XL Axiata Tbk and PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk.

ZTE and XLSMART sign a strategic partnership agreement
ZTE and XLSMART sign a strategic partnership agreement

The agreement, aimed at bolstering Indonesia’s digital infrastructure, was signed by Richard Liang, President Director of ZTE Indonesia and Shurish Subbramaniam, Director & Chief Technology Officer of XLSMART.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by senior executives from both companies, including Fang Rong, Chairman of ZTE; Xiao Ming, President of ZTE Overseas; Mei Zhonghua, President of Asia-Pacific & CIS Region of ZTE; Bai Yang, CTO of Asia & CIS Region of ZTE; Musa Gan, Sales Director of PT ZTE Indonesia; and from XLSMART: Franky Oesman Widjaja, Chairman of Sinar Mas Telecommunications and Technology; I Gede Darmayusa, Chief Network Integration Officer; and Sanjay Sachdeva, Chief Procurement Officer.  

Through this partnership, ZTE is committed to delivering advanced technology solutions, particularly focused on wireless and energy infrastructure, to support the accelerated integration of networks following the merger. This includes developing a reliable 5G network, implementing energy-efficient solutions using green technology, and strengthening the national digital ecosystem. This collaboration will not only enhance service quality and customer experience but also contribute to accelerating Indonesia’s digital transformation, aligning with the government’s vision to drive digital economic growth and ensure equitable connectivity across the country.

ZTE is committed to providing full support to XLSMART in the integration and transformation of the merged network, aiming to create an infrastructure that is future-ready with high efficiency and optimal performance. This support includes the provision of a reliable supply chain and rapid delivery of network equipment, the development of innovative product solutions tailored to the latest technological needs, as well as engineering and implementation that ensure a smooth and stable integration process with a consistent user experience. Additionally, ZTE will conduct comprehensive network planning and optimization to maximize performance and investment value at every site.  

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Xinhua Silk Road: 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum highlights ports green, intelligent dev’t

BEIJING, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum opened Tuesday in port city of Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, bringing senior port executives, industry experts, and scholars from more than 40 countries and regions.

Photo shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum held in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province.
Photo shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum held in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province.

Themed “Go Green, Go Intelligent”, the forum aimed to explore ways to advance low-carbon development through green technologies, enhance supply chain resilience via digital connectivity, and strengthen international cooperation amid multiple global challenges.

Eyeing high-quality development of port shipping industry, He Jianzhong, president of China Institute of Navigation said in his speech that the port shipping industry should promote sustainable development through green practices, drive industrial transformation and upgrading via digital and intelligent innovation, and facilitate industry integrated development by enhancing connectivity.

Based on global practice, Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, head of Maersk’s Asia-Pacific operations, shared that in recent years, the Danish shipping giant has leveraged big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct real-time analysis of massive data, which has reduced costs and energy consumption, enhanced the capability for on-time cargo delivery, and boosted the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

For Chinese practice, the Ningbo Zhoushan Port, the world’s largest port in terms of annual cargo throughput and the third-largest in annual container throughput, is actively exploring the port’s transformation with three major systems featuring net-zero emissions, digital intelligence operation and full logistics services to inject impetus to global port shipping industry, said Tao Chengbo, chairman of Zhejiang Seaport Group and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group.

Jens Meier, president of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and CEO of Hamburg Port Authority, emphasized the importance of global cooperation via the forum as a key platform, which enables global stakeholders to work hand in hand and address common challenges.

This year’s forum has witnessed the release of consensus documents and several reports. Besides, concrete agreements were signed between Ningbo Zhoushan Port and Germany’s Hamburg Port, Wilhelmshaven Port and Spain’s Valencia Port.

Side events included six thematic forums focusing on a few sub-sectors, such as full logistics, smart shipping, port-city integration, and navigation safety.

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ZTE, AIS and MediaTek jointly unveil UE aggregation technology, advancing 5G-A to new heights

BANGKOK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with Thailand’s leading mobile operator AIS and MediaTek, hosted a live demonstration of 5G-A UE Aggregation at the A-Z Innovation Center in Bangkok.

ZTE, AIS and MediaTek jointly unveil UE aggregation technology, advancing 5G-A to new heights
ZTE, AIS and MediaTek jointly unveil UE aggregation technology, advancing 5G-A to new heights

With the growing popularity of applications such as extended reality (XR), 4K live broadcasting, and immersive metaverse experiences, single user equipment (UE) faces inherent limitations in power, spectrum, and channel capacity. UE Aggregation offers a compelling solution by enabling Remote UEs to collaborate with nearby Relay UEs. Relay UEs can contribute their spare resources to enhance the uplink performance of Remote UEs, effectively breaking through the bottlenecks of single-device capabilities.

UE Aggregation integrates three key dimensions of cooperation to create a robust and efficient uplink transmission chain:

  • Power Aggregation: The Relay UEs assist with signal forwarding, improving uplink connectivity in areas with weak coverage.
  • Bandwidth Aggregation: Relay UEs share their unused spectrum resources, boosting the Remote UE’s uplink throughput.
  • Channel Aggregation: Remote and Relay UEs simultaneously establish independent communication links, enabling multi-path transmission and enhancing reliability and redundancy.

The live trial was conducted in A-Z center lab based on AIS commercial 5G network configuration, using ZTE’s 5G gNodeB and core network equipment. MediaTek supplied prototype terminals equipped with UE Aggregation capabilities. Test scenarios simulated collaboration between Remote and Relay UEs, with direct comparisons to conventional single-device setups.

Performance was evaluated based on wireless uplink throughput and real-time 4K video streaming from mobile devices, achieving following results:

  • Uplink speeds for edge users improved by up to three times with UE Aggregation enabled.
  • Without aggregation, uplink throughput is insufficient for stable 4K live streaming, resulting in frequent stuttering and frame drops.
  • When aggregation was activated, uplink can support smooth and high-quality 4K live streaming with consistent quality and no noticeable frame loss.

UE Aggregation has been incorporated into the 3GPP Release 18 specifications and will continue to evolve in future releases (Releases 19 and 20). Future iterations will support multi-path routing, multi-relay architecture, inter-DU/CU coordination, and intelligent low-latency path optimization—laying a strong foundation for future use cases in industrial IoT, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and XR.

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The Future is Here: Visa Asia Pacific Announces New Era of AI-Driven Commerce

  • World leader in digital payment technology announces new innovation and partnerships in Asia Pacific
  • Launches new products and partnerships to drive flexibility, security, and acceptance for the region

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The future of commerce in Asia Pacific is on display at the Visa Asia Pacific Media Showcase, where the company announced a suite of product innovations and strategic partnerships to enable a new era of commerce for the region.

Entrance of the Visa Innovation Center in Singapore
Entrance of the Visa Innovation Center in Singapore

Jack Forestell, Visa’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer said, “Combining the strength of our global network with our leadership in payment innovation here in Asia Pacific, we are bringing new products and solutions that will transform commerce and deliver trust and security to AI-enabled payments across the region.”

The Visa Asia Pacific media showcase highlighted how AI-enabled digital commerce will significantly change the way consumers across the region discover and purchase products and services. In the near future, AI agents will browse, select, purchase, and manage transactions on behalf of users, making trust in payments more important than ever. Visa’s new AI-enabled solutions offer regional partners including AI platforms, fintechs, banks, and merchants a seamless way to connect to the Visa network to deliver secure, frictionless payment experiences.

Headlining today’s announcement, the company introduced Visa Intelligent Commerce, a new initiative that opens Visa’s payments network to developers and engineers building the first generation of AI-powered commerce in Asia Pacific.

Visa Intelligent Commerce: A New Era for Asia Pacific

Visa Intelligent Commerce brings a suite of integrated APIs and a commercial partner program to AI platforms, enabling developers to deploy Visa’s AI commerce capabilities securely and at scale. Visa announced today that it is in explorations with Ant International, Grab and Tencent to grow AI commerce by enabling a secure and seamless checkout experience.

Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider. Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading super app offering ride-hailing, food delivery, digital payments, and financial services across eight markets. Tencent is a multinational technology leader that develops a wide range of digital products and services, including Weixin/WeChat, China’s super app.

Over the past 25 years, Visa’s global network has handled 3.3 trillion transactions. Today, Visa is advancing its infrastructure, standards, and capabilities to power AI-driven commerce, opening new opportunities for consumers across Asia Pacific. Soon, AI agents integrated into familiar platforms will be able to transact using Visa’s 4.8 billion credentials at millions of merchant locations worldwide.

T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products and Solutions, Asia Pacific, Visa, said, “As global commerce continues to evolve rapidly, Visa remains at the forefront of delivering innovations that will enable the future of commerce across Asia Pacific.”

“We believe AI agents will play a growing role in commerce, from handling routine purchases such as ordering food, to more complex purchases such as securing event tickets or making travel reservations,” added Ramachandran. “By combining AI capabilities with Visa’s trusted payment infrastructure, we are enabling a seamless, secure, and more enjoyable experience for consumers, merchants, and businesses alike.”

New Products and Capabilities for Asia Pacific

Visa continues to expand its product portfolio with solutions designed to support the evolving payment needs of consumers and businesses across Asia Pacific.

Stablecoins: Visa has been facilitating cryptocurrency transactions for over five years and is now expanding its offering to include stablecoin-backed cards, settlement, and programmable money. On and off-ramps via stablecoin-backed cards allow consumers to use their Visa credentials to buy stablecoins with fiat currency and pay with stablecoin across Visa-accepting merchant locations. In Asia Pacific, Visa is partnering with DCS Singapore, DTC Pay and StraitsX on stablecoin-backed cards that support conversion through regulated infrastructure.

Enabling seven-day-a-week settlement for stablecoins: Visa has settled more than $225 million to date in stablecoin volume that has been settled through Visa across participating clients. In Asia Pacific, Visa is working with StraitsX for stablecoin settlement.

Through the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), Visa provides a platform for our partners to issue and manage fiat-backed tokens, offering interconnectivity to public and private blockchains, enabling programmable financing, trading of tokenized assets and facilitating cross-border money movement. Visa is looking to expand the availability of VTAP to more partners later this year and into 2026.

Flex Credential: Visa’s Flex Credential, a next-generation card that allows users to toggle between debit, credit, and reward points, continues to gain traction in Asia Pacific. Visa first launched Flex in partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company (SMCC), known as Olive, two years ago in Japan. Today, more than 5 million Olive account holders are benefitting from the Visa Flex Credential. The Olive card continues to outperform, with cardholder transactions averaging 40% higher than the national average in Japan over the past year.

Visa and SMCC have expanded the Visa Flex Credential to support small businesses with the flexibility to switch between business and personal accounts using the same Olive card, enhancing access to credit and cash flow management. Visa is also collaborating with local banks to launch Flex Credential in Vietnam in the next few months.

New Strategic Partnerships to Enable More Ways to Pay and Get Paid

Visa is launching new services and partnerships to make it easier for consumers, merchants, and businesses in Asia Pacific to pay and get paid.

Visa Pay: A service designed to connect any participating wallet to any Visa-accepting merchant, local or international, in-store or online, launches across Asia Pacific, home to the largest number of digital wallet users. Through partnerships with leading players including LINE Pay in Taiwan, Maya in the Philippines, OpenRice in Hong Kong, and Woori Card in South Korea, Visa is expanding access to its global network, giving consumers more ways to pay globally by tapping, scanning or online.

Digital Identity:  This suite of solutions includes Passkeys, Tap to Confirm, and enhanced data which are meant to identify and authenticate digital users. These solutions will reduce friction for consumers by being digitally native while improving payment security and authorisation rates with enhanced transaction data and state-of-the-art fraud prevention techniques. New partners in the region include Coles, a supermarket chain in Australia and Maybank, a leading financial services provider in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Visa Accept is a new solution that allows micro-sellers to receive payments directly to their eligible Visa debit card using any NFC-enabled smartphone. Launching in Vietnam, the service supports micro-entrepreneurs and informal sellers such as street vendors, freelancers, and rural service providers. Participating issuers will enable cardholders to accept contactless payments through their bank’s mobile app.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at www.visa.com.sg

Jack Forestell, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Visa
Jack Forestell, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Visa

Stephen Karpin, Regional President, Visa Asia Pacific
Stephen Karpin, Regional President, Visa Asia Pacific

T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products and Solutions, Visa Asia Pacific
T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products and Solutions, Visa Asia Pacific

Energy Storage MoU Signed Between REPT BATTRO and Hyosung Heavy Industries

SHANGHAI, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 27, 2025, REPT BATTERO and Hyosung Heavy Industries formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on battery energy storage systems. REPT BATTERO will supply 2.5GWh of energy storage products, jointly promoting the application and popularization of energy storage technology in the global market.

Centered on establishing a global strategic framework for energy storage, REPT BATTERO will deliver energy storage cells, modules, and DC containers to Hyosung Heavy Industries, while providing technical support for system design integration and quality control. Hyosung Heavy Industries will assume responsibilities for global marketing, regional localization, and regulatory certification. Through the 2.5GWh supply partnership, both entities seek to progressively establish a dominant position in the global energy storage market, underpinning their commitment to advancing scalable and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

Woo Tae-hee, the CEO & President of Hyosung Heavy Industries stated, “Hyosung Heavy Industries is dedicated to becoming a global leader in energy solutions, and this collaboration will further solidify our market positions in the energy storage sector. We will closely collaborate with REPT BATTERO to deliver innovative products and services to global customers.”

Feng Ting, the CEO & President of REPT BATTERO remarked, “This signing marks a significant breakthrough in market synergy between Chinese and South Korean energy storage enterprises. As a global leading battery technology supplier, REPT BATTERO’s high-efficiency energy storage batteries complement Hyosung Heavy Industries’ deep expertise in the global power industry. Through deep cooperation, the two sides will provide professional products and services to more overseas customers.”

REPT BATTRO and Hyosung Heavy Industries affirmed their commitment to building upon this strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in international markets, collectively tackle climate change challenges, and contribute Chinese and Korean insights and solutions to the global energy transition.

About Hyosung Heavy Industries

Hyosung Heavy Industries, founded in 1977, is a leading Korean company recognized for its global competitiveness in high- and ultra-high-voltage power equipment and energy infrastructure. 

Hyosung commands the No.1 market share for power transformers in Korea, holds approximately 40% share in the domestic low-voltage motor market, and has accumulated more than KRW 10 trillion in circuit breaker salesboth locally and globally. In Europe, Hyosung leads the 400kV transformer market, especially in Norway with over 80% market share.

With decades of EPC experience and strong system engineering capabilities, Hyosung Heavy Industries supplies high-reliability power systems to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Europe. 

By addressing global trends toward decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization in the energy sector, the company is positioning itself as a key enabler of sustainable, global energy transformation.

The CIC Launches “Centre for Future Construction”

Drive Innovation and Empower the Next Generation Workforce

HONG KONG, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Construction Industry Council (CIC) yesterday celebrated the official opening of the “Centre for Future Construction” (CFC), marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s construction industry development. The ceremony took place at the Hong Kong Institute of Construction – Kowloon Bay Campus, officiated by Ir Joseph LO, Head of Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau, together with Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the CIC, Ir Albert CHENG, Executive Director of the CIC, Prof. Jack CHENG, Chairperson of Centre for Future Construction Project Steering Committee, and Mrs. LO LEE Oi-lin, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Management Board, bringing over 2,000 experts, leaders, government officials, and industry professionals to support the event both online and offline and to celebrate this historic moment.

Ir Joseph LO (middle), Head of the Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau, officiates the Opening Ceremony together with Ir Prof. Thomas HO (2nd right), Chairman of the CIC, Ir Albert CHENG (2nd left), Executive Director of the CIC, Prof. Jack CHENG (1st right), Chairperson of the Centre for Future Construction Project Steering Committee, and Mrs. LO LEE Oi-lin (1st left), Chairperson of HKIC Management Board
Ir Joseph LO (middle), Head of the Project Strategy and Governance Office, Development Bureau, officiates the Opening Ceremony together with Ir Prof. Thomas HO (2nd right), Chairman of the CIC, Ir Albert CHENG (2nd left), Executive Director of the CIC, Prof. Jack CHENG (1st right), Chairperson of the Centre for Future Construction Project Steering Committee, and Mrs. LO LEE Oi-lin (1st left), Chairperson of HKIC Management Board

Spanning over 10,000 square feet, the CFC features five interconnected zones, including the Digital Twin Hub, 4S Hub, AI Hub, Robotic Hub, and Immersive Cave. Each zone showcases advanced construction technologies such as digital twin applications, AI-powered safety solutions, robotics, and Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) immersive training tools. By fostering collaboration and providing hands-on learning opportunities, the CFC aims to equip young talents with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the evolving construction sector.

The opening ceremony commenced with welcome remarks from Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the CIC. He emphasised the importance of embracing the AI era and developing a new quality productive force. “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionise the construction industry and prepare our future generations to embrace cutting-edge technologies,” he stated. “We hope that the Centre for Future Construction will be the beacon of innovation for the construction industry in Hong Kong, guiding the way for the talents of the construction industry.”

Ir Joseph LO, Head of the Project Strategy and Governance Office at the Development Bureau, delivered the opening address, “The Government is fully committed to spearheading transformative changes within our industry. In this transformative journey, the CIC has always been our closest partner. The CFC will nurture our new generation and will foster a culture of professionalism for the HK construction industry. So, I call upon everyone to unite our expertise and collaborative efforts to lead our industry into a new era of future construction.” Prof. Jack CHENG, Chairperson of Centre for Future Construction Project Steering Committee, introduced the CFC’s mission to serve as an industry-wide collaborative and learning platform.

The event featured keynote presentations from four industry pioneers, Mr. Kevin O’BRIEN, Chief Executive of Gammon Construction Limited, Mr. Alex KWAN, Chief Executive Officer, Asia of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc., Mr. Peter LEE, Head of Commercial Business of Microsoft Hong Kong, and Mr. Raymond JIAN, Director and Partner of RoboticPlus. Their insightful sharing reveals how AI can be leveraged to explore the transformative potential of technology by thinking out of the traditional mindsets, building smarter infrastructure, and propelling industry success.

Ir Albert CHENG, Executive Director of the CIC, concluded the event with closing remarks, reaffirming the CIC’s commitment to fostering a digitally advanced and safe construction sector. “We anticipate that the Centre for Future Construction will attract over 24,000 visits annually. These facilities will be utilised in more than 100 of our existing courses, including master classes, advanced diplomas, diplomas, and various short-term courses, providing them with a dynamic environment to explore the future of construction,” he added.

The ceremony was followed by an exhibition, allowing attendees to explore the CFC’s innovative facilities and how the industry can collaborate with the centre and the opportunities for training initiatives.

The CFC aims to empower the workforce of tomorrow by providing hands-on training and fostering partnerships with industry leaders. By integrating advanced technologies and innovative training programmes, the CFC is poised to shape the future of the construction industry, driving productivity and safety.

An Overview of the Centre for Future Construction

The Centre for Future Construction is located on the 3/F of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction – Kowloon Bay Campus, covering over 10,000 square feet and divided into five zones.

4S Hub

Displays Smart Site Safety System (4S) – related equipment, such as Central Management Platform, AI alert system, and offers visitors to try on the smart wearable devices, including safety helmets and smart watches.

AI Hub

Hosts technology-related workshops and showcases the Safety Large Language Model developed in collaboration with the industry, allowing participants to experience the latest AI applications that being used in construction projects.

Digital Twin Hub

Brings the concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to City Information Modelling (CIM) and showcases successful projects and technologies including BIM, Geographic Information System (GIS), IoTs and connectivity technologies to help the industry understand the development of smart cities.

Immersive Cave

Utilises Reality Capture and Mixed Reality technologies including Virtual Reality (VR) Cave and AR mobile app for interactive learning, deepening the understanding of how BIM can integrate with physical environment.

Robotic Hub

Features advanced construction robots, such as automated drilling robots and wall finishing robots, allowing trainees to operate and experience their efficiency and safety benefits.

 

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About the Construction Industry Council

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) was formed in 2007 under the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587). The CIC consists of a chairman and 24 members representing various sectors of the industry including employers, professionals, academics, contractors, workers, independent persons and Government officials.

The main functions of the CIC are to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues, convey the industry’s needs and aspirations to the Government, provide professional training and registration services, and serve as a communication channel between the Government and the construction industry.

Please visit www.cic.hk for further details.

Guests at the guided tour of the CFC
Guests at the guided tour of the CFC

CUHK Faculty of Law: Pioneering Legal Education with Global Impact and Research Excellence


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 May 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law (CUHK LAW) continues to strengthen its position as a leading international legal education institution, offering innovative programmes and conducting impactful research that shapes the future of legal practice across Asia and beyond.

Distinguished Academic Excellence

Since its establishment in 2004, CUHK LAW has emerged as a truly international faculty, with academic staff from over 20 jurisdictions. The Faculty’s research excellence has been consistently recognised, leading Hong Kong’s law domain in the UGC’s Research Assessment Exercises of 2014 and 2020. Its global standing was further cemented in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, achieving the 48th position worldwide.

Innovative Programme Portfolio

The Faculty offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate programmes, including the specialised Master of Laws (LLM) degrees that respond to evolving global legal challenges. The LLM in Energy and Environmental Law (LEL), launched in 2018-2019, stands as Hong Kong’s pioneer programme in energy security and sustainability law. The newest addition, the LLM in Legal History (LLH), introduced in 2022-2023, represents as one of the few global programmes dedicated to transnational legal history research.

Research Impact and Global Collaboration

The Faculty’s commitment to research excellence is exemplified through its specialised research centres. The Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law (CCTL) supports collaborative research through eight specialised clusters, while the Centre for Legal Innovation and Digital Society (CLINDS) drives innovative research in law and technology.

The Faculty’s global reach extends to prestigious partnerships, including dual programmes with The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, offering students the opportunity to earn two degrees from world-class institutions in four years.

Nurturing Global Legal Talent

The Faculty’s international outlook is reflected in its diverse student body, representing over 60 countries and regions. It also offers students valuable opportunities and resources to collaborate with scholars across various fields, deepening their understanding and opening new avenues for their work. PhD candidate Tajra Smajic, a Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) awardee from Bosnia and Herzegovina, expressed her appreciation for her experience at CUHK Faculty of Law: “CUHK’s dynamic research environment and HKPFS support have enriched my academic journey immensely. The programme enables global engagement through international conferences and summer schools, fostering valuable professional connections.” Tajra is currently interning at the United Nations Legal Office, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), applying her knowledge in real-world contexts.

Tajra's postgraduate student life at CUHK has been remarkable: (left) participating in summer school in Genova, (centre) graduating with a Master of Laws in International Economic Law, and (right) having a summer internship at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Tajra’s postgraduate student life at CUHK has been remarkable: (left) participating in summer school in Genova, (centre) graduating with a Master of Laws in International Economic Law, and (right) having a summer internship at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Faculty experts like Professor Anatole Boute continue to shape global legal discourse. Professor Boute, specialising in energy, environmental, and investment law, received the prestigious Richard Macrory Prize for Best Article 2021 from the Journal of Environmental Law, Oxford University Press. His research has provided national energy authorities evidence-based suggestions which contributed to shape better energy market regulation in Central Asia while improving the cost of clean energy supply.

Professor Anatole Boute’s research has greatly contributed to the energy market regulation in Central Asia
Professor Anatole Boute’s research has greatly contributed to the energy market regulation in Central Asia

Looking ahead, CUHK LAW remains committed to advancing legal education and research while fostering global partnerships that prepare the next generation of legal professionals for an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information about CUHK LAW’s postgraduate programmes, visit: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/law.

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About CUHK

Founded in 1963, CUHK combines tradition with innovation in teaching and research, maintaining strong global partnerships to address real-world challenges.