HONG KONG, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Returning from 6 – 8 May at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Build4Asia 2026, organised by Informa Markets, is set to grow in scale and impact, expanding its scope to cover every stage of the building lifecycle from pre-development to operation and maintenance. Extending beyond construction and engineering, the show now spans dedicated sectors catering to diverse building types and operational demands, building a truly focused and inclusive hub for innovation.

Introducing New Sectors: Asian PropTech & Office Tech

To advance Hong Kong’s smart city vision, Build4Asia will launch two new dedicated sectors — Asian PropTech and Asian Office Tech. Aligned with evolving trends in AI, big data and sustainability, Asia PropTech encompasses a wide range of technologies and innovations that enhance and streamline various aspects of property management.

Asian Office Tech highlights cutting-edge workplace innovations, from office automation platforms to cybersecurity and communication tools that enhance productivity and employees’ well-being. Together the sectors connect building operations with human experience, turning physical structures into thoughtfully designed spaces that actively support property owners and users.

Strategic Collaboration with World Workplace Asia-Pacific 2026

Build4Asia is proud to announce its first-ever collaboration with World Workplace Asia-Pacific (WWP), organised by The Hong Kong Chapter of International Facility Management Association (IFMA). With strong presence across China, Singapore, Japan and Malaysia, WWP connects local developers, architects, engineers and tech innovators with international facility management leaders, driving regional collaboration and advancing Hong Kong’s facility management standards.

Themed ‘Transforming Facilities: Driving Sustainability, Resilience & Innovation in Asia Pacific‘, the 2-day conference will take place from 6 – 7 May 2026 to explore key topics such as energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, urban policy and digital maturity in facility management, offering actionable insights and practical case studies in a regional context. These learnings also support the wider construction sector, enabling smarter building designs and more efficient project delivery from planning to post-completion operations.

Build4Asia 2026: United for Stronger Impact

More connected, comprehensive and tech-driven than ever, this edition pushes the boundaries with new sectors and partnerships in prop tech, workplace innovations and facility management, paving the way for smarter and more sustainable urban environments. With property and facility management taking centre stage in 2026, the show reinforces its role in the construction value chain, creating synergy that empowers design, construction and ongoing building operations.

Alongside this exciting expansion, Build4Asia will continue to deliver the same trusted excellence across three flagship sectors — Elenex, Buildtex and Securitex, presenting cutting-edge solutions in electrical engineering & lighting, building materials & technology, as well as security, safety & fire protection. United under one vision, Build4Asia 2026 captures the full spirit of the building ecosystem, offering a platform that is truly driven by purpose and built for people.

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BEIJING, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Robotera, a leading company in embodied intelligence, has secured nearly RMB 1 billion (approximately USD 140 million) in a Series A+ financing round completed on November 20, 2025. The round was led by Geely Capital, with strategic participation from BAIC Capital. The company also secured backing from multiple global industrial leaders, underscoring strong industry confidence in its embodied intelligence roadmap. The company’s strategic investor base also includes Alibaba Group and Haier Capital.

The new capital will accelerate the iteration of Robotera’s robots and enable the mass production and delivery of its full portfolio—from bipedal and wheeled humanoid robots to dexterous hands. The entry of Geely Capital and BAIC Capital is expected to unlock significant strategic synergies, particularly in industrial deployment, supply chain integration, and real-world application scenarios.

Founded in August 2023, Robotera is dedicated to building general-purpose robots powered by embodied intelligence—systems that learn, adapt, and act through continuous interaction with the physical world. The company currently operates three core product lines: full-size bipedal humanoid robots, full-size wheeled service robots, and dexterous hands. Robotera has already achieved large-scale commercial deployment, with nine of the world’s top 10 most valuable technology companies among its clients.

Robotera’s robotic platform is renowned for their high performance and real-world capabilities. Its full-size bipedal humanoid robot demonstrated its environmental adaptability with autonomous snow walking in January 2024 and its athletic performance with world-record jumps—1.47 m in long jump and 95.64 cm in high jump—at this year’s World Humanoid Robot Games.

The company’s dexterous hand XHAND 1 features a fully direct-drive architecture optimized for reinforcement learning in embodied intelligence research. Capable of manipulating over 100 distinct tools, XHAND 1 has become a standard platform in leading embodied intelligence laboratories worldwide, forming the basis of numerous peer-reviewed publications.

HONG KONG, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TÜV SÜD Hong Kong recently joined hands with local football club Hong Kong Krauts and the environmental organisation Green Hope to organise a joint coastal and trail clean-up at Tiger Rock Beach in Sai Kung, in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative not only tackled marine litter through direct action but also echoed TÜV SÜD’s commitment to linking environmental stewardship with its broader sustainability services — reinforcing the company’s core claim of “Add value, Inspire trust.”

Taking Action to Restore a Cleaner Coast

On the day of the event, the team hiked towards Tiger Rock Beach while collecting rubbish along the trail. Upon arrival, they carried out a focused clean-up of the shoreline. Within just 1.5 hours, the team removed 35 bags of waste weighing approximately 108 kilograms, consisting mainly of plastic bottles, polystyrene boxes, discarded fishing lines and nets. Such litter not only spoils natural landscapes but also poses a silent yet serious threat to marine ecosystems. Plastics remain in the environment for decades, gradually breaking down into microplastics that enter the food chain and ultimately impact human health. Abandoned fishing gear, often referred to as “ghost nets”, continues to trap and harm marine animals long after being discarded. By taking part in person, our colleagues and partners gained a deeper understanding of the urgency of tackling marine pollution and strengthened their resolve to remain actively involved in environmental protection.

From On-the-Ground Action to Systemic Sustainability Solutions: TÜV SÜD’s Sustainability Commitment

This clean-up activity reflects TÜV SÜD’s wider commitment to corporate social responsibility. As a global organisation offering comprehensive solutions across the fields of safety, security and sustainability, TÜV SÜD integrates environmental awareness into its core services, offering clients end-to-end support in carbon neutrality and sustainable development.

Mr. Andrew Lee, Chief Financial Officer of TÜV SÜD North Asia, stated: “We are committed not only to protecting the environment through action, but also to extending the principles of sustainable development across industries through our professional services. Moving forward, we will continue to support and organise initiatives of this kind, while leveraging TÜV SÜD’s technical strengths in low-carbon solutions and ESG to help society progress towards a more sustainable future.”

Founded in 1866 as a steam boiler inspection association, the TÜV SÜD Group has evolved into a global enterprise. Almost 30,000 employees work at over 1,000 locations to continually improve technology, systems and expertise.  They contribute significantly to making technical innovations such as Industry 4.0, autonomous driving and renewable energy safe and reliable. tuvsud.com

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MOIN, a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payment solutions, announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Nium, the global infrastructure for real-time payments, at Korea Fintech Week. The expanded partnership will enhance global payout and collection capabilities, delivering faster, more affordable, and more transparent international money transfer services for Korean consumers and businesses, while enabling seamless settlement into Korea for global customers.

Through this collaboration, MOIN is expanding its outbound payouts to key global markets including Japan (JPY), the United States (USD), Europe (EUR), Australia (AUD), and Canada (CAD). The integration with Nium also unlocks access to emerging market currencies across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, – allowing Korean individuals and businesses to send money to more geographies with greater speed and efficiency. 

Since establishing their strategic partnership in 2018, MOIN has relied on Nium as a key global remittance partner. The two companies now plan to strengthen inbound payment flows into Korea through additional use cases, new service types, and higher transaction volumes in Korean won (KRW) payout services, enabling faster and more reliable KRW settlements for corporate clients and global partners — such as marketplaces and platforms.

In parallel, the companies are jointly exploring stablecoin-based cross-border payment and settlement models, combining MOIN’s blockchain expertise with Nium’s global network to develop next-generation technologies that improve speed, reduce costs, and enhance liquidity efficiency.

With this deepened partnership, Korean users gain access to faster, more affordable global remittance services, while businesses of all sizes – from exporters to digital platforms and financial institutions, can strengthen their competitiveness through lower cross-border payment costs, improved settlement speed, and broader service coverage.

Ilseok Suh, CEO of MOIN, said, “By further expanding our long-term partnership with Nium, we have established a foundation that enables Korean users and businesses to enjoy world-class remittance and payment experiences. We will continue to integrate global networks and next-generation payment technologies to grow into a leading cross-border financial infrastructure connecting Korea and the world.”

“As global ambition accelerates, payment infrastructure must evolve with it,” said Anupam Pahuja, Chief Revenue Officer at Nium. “Strengthening our partnership with MOIN allows us to extend the speed, transparency, and cost advantages their customers rely on, while scaling to support even greater growth.”

By deepening its integration with Nium’s global network, MOIN is further strengthening its foundation for next-generation cross-border payments. This collaboration supports MOIN’s vision to deliver more seamless, efficient, and future-ready financial solutions for individuals and businesses in Korea as global payment models continue to evolve.

About MOIN, Inc.

A cross-border payment company based in South Korea. Since its establishment in 2016, MOIN has been addressing the inefficiencies of cross-border payments by developing a proprietary payment network that replaces the conventional payment network.

MOIN launched its individual cross-border remittance service targeting students studying abroad and has been expanding its outreach to encompass businesses and e-commerce platforms.

MOIN’s technology and business solutions were awarded by 2019 The World’s Top Fintech Companies by KPMG Top 100. 2023 The only Korean remittance company to be included in the World Bank price index. 2023 K-Fintech 30, chosen as the top 10 representing fintechs in Korea by the Financial Services Commission (FSC).

Moin has been recognized as the first non-banking financial institution to receive the “Outstanding STR (Suspicious Transaction Report) Reporter for Financial Institutions in the First Half of 2025” Commissioner’s Award from the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)—the nation’s financial intelligence authority.

For more information, visit www.eng.themoin.com. 

About Nium

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 40 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. For more information, visit www.nium.com.