New global thought leadership series spotlighting the HKSTP I&T powerhouse, uniting its soft power of visionaries to rally the world to keep up with Hong Kong’s innovation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – HKSTP’s Keep Up global brand campaign has taken the world by storm, reaching over 19 million people across 240+ destinations worldwide since its launch in July 2024—a testament to its vision of going global.

The momentum continued with the launch of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse at the Dawn of Visionaries event last Friday, signifying new hope and a new chapter. 150 visionaries gathered to celebrate success, reinforcing the soft power of HKSTP’s exceptional network of Advisors, Advocates, Alumni, Mentors, Partners, and Creators—the true essence that defines HKSTP. The HKSTP I&T Powerhouse will unite the visionaries to propel success, providing startups and entrepreneurs direct access to over 500 corporate partners and 1,000 investors worldwide.

Uniting Visionaries to Drive Global Innovation

At the event, Dr. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, and Amb. George Hara, Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners, have been appointed as Advisors of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse. Meanwhile, internationally acclaimed photographer and artist Wing Shya has joined the network as Creator, further enriching HKSTP’s vibrant ecosystem.

Dr. Allan Zeman is a renowned entrepreneur with a global presence in hospitality and entertainment across Asia and beyond, he will bring invaluable expertise to HKSTP’s brand positioning and international expansion. Meanwhile, Amb. George Hara, a global leader in venture capital and entrepreneurship, will spearhead HKSTP’s investment strategies, which will be instrumental in driving startups towards global success.

Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP, said “Innovation thrives when visionaries unite. The HKSTP I&T Powerhouse is more than a network—it’s a force of creativity, resilience, and collaboration, lighting the way to a future of limitless possibilities. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact. Success is all about commitment and persistence—keep up with us, and together, we will make Kong Kong’s innovations shine on the global stage.”

Igniting Global Momentum: Hong Kong’s Innovation Story Told Across Borders

The Keep Up global brand campaign is on a mission to call on like-minded visionaries to stay ahead with HKSTP’s innovations and global impact. Spotlighting the global influence of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse, HKSTP has launched a new global thought leadership series featuring its visionaries who are pioneering breakthroughs, challenging conventions, and pushing the boundaries of technology.

Hilda Chan, CMO of HKSTP, said, “We are rallying the world to keep up with our I&T Powerhouse. The latest global series brings together influential leaders in high-impact discussions that spark fresh perspectives and foster collaboration. We’re also fusing technology, art, and culture, using bold visual content to reimagine technology through an artistic lens and ignite cultural conversations that will shape the future.”

With the new Creators joining the network, HKSTP collaborates with Wing Shya and Hypebeast to reinterpret technology as artwork through a collection of emotional and abstract photographs. The vision is to inspire the global audience to view technology through a new lens —one that goes beyond just science and innovation.

Doubling down on global thought leadership, HKSTP partnered with The Economist to host a high-profile panel at the 5th Annual Technology for Change, highlighting Hong Kong’s commitment to talent, R&D expansion, and investment growth. Additionally, HKSTP joined forces with Monocle to host the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse Breakfast Club, bringing together 10 esteemed industry leaders. It also featured HKSTP Advisor on The Entrepreneurs, a bespoke radio programme hosted by Tom Edwards, Head of Radio, discussing how innovation and technology shapes Hong Kong’s modern identity.

HKSTP also rolled out the Keep Up with global platforms including Cathay Pacific, South China Morning Post Fortune, Bloomberg and BBC, reaching over 19 million global audience across 240+ destinations.

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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 as a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 14 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,200 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing Life and Health tech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

The growing engine offers comprehensive support including R&D infrastructure, investment expertise, industry connections and more, in attracting and nurturing talent, accelerating ideation, and commercialising innovation for technology ventures, all with the I&T journey built around key locations across Hong Kong and branched towards Shenzhen to continuously contribute to the development of I&T making a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

Chaoyang, Beijing: Where Urban Vibrancy Meets Floral Splendor

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – A floral symphony is unfolding across Chaoyang District, transforming this bustling hub into a vast garden, with every street corner adorned with floral displays. To celebrate this floral splendor, the district government has established a Garden City Demonstration Zone and launched the Chaoyang Garden Festival.

During this grand festival, parks across the district showcase their unique floral displays in different months, offering visitors a visual and spiritual feast. From the “Field of Flowers” season at the Olympic Green to the tulip festival at Chaoyang Park, from the crabapple blossom viewing season of Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, and the lotus festival at Honglingjin Park—throughout the year, flowers bloom in succession. This fusion of urban vibrancy and natural beauty creates an atmosphere where residents and visitors can enjoy the harmony of nature and culture, as well as the comfort of a refined lifestyle.

Themed “Beautiful Chaoyang: A Garden City,” this year’s Garden Festival features the brand “Yi Lu Xiang Yang” (literally “Growing Toward the Sun”), featuring a stylized Chinese character “花” (flower) in its logo, symbolizing the district’s growth toward sunlight.

In recent years, Chaoyang has been working to create an eco-friendly living quarter that blends parks, commerce, technology, and culture, enhancing residents’ quality of life. By the end of 2024, the district had opened 68 boundary-free parks, renovated 12 age-inclusive parks, and built 310 kilometers of greenways, laying the foundation for its garden city vision. This year, Chaoyang plans to further expand its parks, connect greenways, upgrade age-inclusive parks, and implement the “One Park, One Specialty Flower” and garden-esque block initiatives, striving to create a garden city that is surrounded by forests, dotted with parks, with blended scenes and colorful blossoms.

Covering an area of 470.8 square kilometers, Chaoyang is a vital window on Beijing’s international exchanges. It is home to nearly all foreign embassies in China, as well as 90% of foreign media outlets, 80% of international organizations and chambers of commerce, 70% of multinational corporations’ regional headquarters stationed in Beijing, and hosts over 50% of the city’s international conferences. Many expatriates from around the world live and work here.

As flowers bloom across Chaoyang, we invite you to explore the district with all its urban vibrancy and natural beauty.

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Bangkok, Thailand – Newsfile Corp. – April 7, 2025 – Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) (“Gorilla” or the “Company”) today, announced a landmark partnership with Toyota Material Handling Warehouse Solutions (Thailand), to co-develop intelligent warehouse automation technologies for Toyota’s global customers.

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This collaboration brings together Gorilla’s AI Appliances, with Toyota’s unmatched reach and reputation in logistics and material handling. The two companies will work closely to design and roll out next-generation smart warehousing systems that solve real operational challenges – from incorrect part requisitions to warehouse inefficiencies and costly work delays, by making warehouse environments more intelligent, efficient and accurate.

“This is not just a product integration – it is a long-term strategic relationship,” said Jay Chandan, Chairman and CEO of Gorilla Technology Group. “Together with Toyota, we aim to bring transformative technology to warehouses around the world and unlock multi-year SaaS-based revenue opportunities by deploying Gorilla’s AI solutions at scale across Toyota’s customer network.”

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The two companies will initially focus on launching the new system in Thailand with the intention to expand globally, supporting Toyota’s digital transformation ambitions and delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

This partnership reinforces Gorilla’s mission to empower industries with intelligent infrastructure and to become a key enabler of digital transformation across logistics, warehousing and beyond.

About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.

Headquartered in London U.K., Gorilla is a global solution provider in Security Intelligence, Network Intelligence, Business Intelligence and IoT technology. We provide a wide range of solutions, including Smart City, Network, Video, Security Convergence and IoT, across select verticals of Government & Public Services, Manufacturing, Telecom, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare and Education, by using AI and Deep Learning Technologies.

Our expertise lies in revolutionizing urban operations, bolstering security and enhancing resilience. We deliver pioneering products that harness the power of AI in intelligent video surveillance, facial recognition, license plate recognition, edge computing, post-event analytics and advanced cybersecurity technologies. By integrating these AI-driven technologies, we empower Smart Cities to enhance efficiency, safety and cybersecurity measures, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents.

For more information, please visit our website: Gorilla-Technology.com.

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A transdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Business and the School of Communication empowered students to shape a better future

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The HKBU Masters Information Day x i-ConNet Career Expo 2025, jointly organized by the School of Business and the School of Communication at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), concluded today. The event, themed “i-Explore, i-ConNet, i-Shine,” served as a vibrant platform for 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students to engage with nearly 100 leading employers, facilitating connections to internship and job opportunities.

Insights Enlightened at Career Expo: Hong Kong and China Employers Sought Human-AI Collaborations Amid the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Nearly 12% of the featured employers at the Career Expo were from mainland China, offering positions both in Hong Kong and the mainland, opening pathways to exciting and diverse career prospects for students. With soft skills continuing to rise in importance in the era of artificial intelligence, the employers from both territories expressed high demand for talents possessing critical thinking, creativity, strategic minds, emotional intelligence and resilience- strengths that technology cannot easily replicate.

An emerging trend of collaboration between AI and humans is reshaping how the recruitment process works globally. A highlight at the Career Expo was the pioneering AI mock job interview, supporting three languages — Cantonese, English and Putonghua, a first for any Hong Kong university. Run by the Career Centre, this innovative experience simulated a realistic 20-minute interview scenario, with an AI interviewer dynamically generating questions in real-time based on the interviewees’ different responses. Participants received an AI-generated report detailing their strengths and areas for improvement, effectively boosting their confidence and preparing them for real-world interviews.

Beyond the AI mock job interview, participants also benefited from personalised career support from a dedicated CV clinic and networking opportunities with employers from diverse sectors aided their future career planning. Ms Marina WATT, Vice President of the Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals’ Association, delivered an insightful keynote theming around “Reimagining the Future of PR”. In the talk, Professor Regina CHEN, Head of the Department of Communication Studies under the School of Communication, also emphasised “messaging for impact” as a fundamental aspect of the public relations profession. She stated, “At HKBU, our Public Relations curriculum is designed to empower future professionals to harness the power of communication, enabling them to create meaningful impacts for individuals, organisations, and society, especially in an era filled with challenges and opportunities. Achieving this goal is no easy task. Therefore, the curriculum strikes a balance between theory and practice, as well as human insights and technologies.”

Transdisciplinary Collaboration at Career Expo Realized Both Schools’ Commitment to Academic Excellence and Career Relevance

Professor ZHANG Han, Chair Professor and Dean of the School of Business at HKBU, concluded that the Career Expo connected academic excellence with industry impact, “In an AI-disrupted world, the most valuable professionals won’t just adapt to change — they’ll drive it. We cultivate strategic thinkers who innovate across boundaries in ESG, Web3, and sustainable finance. Employers need visionaries who connect technology, business, and human impact — precisely what the School of Business nurtures.”

Professor ZHONG Bu, Dean of the School of Communication at HKBU, also stressed the importance of nurturing talent who can shine in the era of AI, “Our School’s AI Media Centre aims to set global standards in AI-driven media research and to produce practical AI-powered solutions for societal benefit.” He also described the Career Expo as the latest example of the transdisciplinary collaboration between both Schools, “The world today faces unprecedented complexity, and that the challenges ahead demand collaborative, interdisciplinary solutions. By integrating our strengths from both Schools, we empower students with a holistic skillset, enabling them to thrive regardless of industries and roles.”

In alignment with HKBU’s commitment to empowering students to shape a better future, the academic programmes of both Schools are designed to meet society’s pressing needs. The event featured Master’s Programmes admission talks and information booths, where those planning to pursue further studies accessed information on the 15 Master’s Programmes available through both Schools.

Provided by the School of Business, the Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) trains AI-fluent leaders who bridge finance and cutting-edge technology. The Master of Science in Corporate Governance and Compliance integrates AI governance, preparing future directors for the ethical and strategic complexities of digital disruption. For those drawn to the creative economy, the Master of Science in Marketing for the Creative Economy explores innovative strategies within the new economy.

Programmes such as the Master of Science in AI and Digital Media and the Master of Social Sciences in Media Management, offered by the School of Communication, exemplify the School’s interdisciplinary focus, merging cutting-edge technology with strategic communication and media expertise. Such programmes equip its graduates with the essential skills demanded by the job market and position them at the forefront of their industries.Hashtag: #HKBU

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