Largest-ever delegation of homegrown tech companies capturing global attention and potential business opportunities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) marked significant presence at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, where a largest-ever delegation of 51 tech companies and institute at Hong Kong Tech Pavilions is capturing the attention of industry leaders, corporate partners and venture capitalists from global markets for business leads and investment opportunities.

Organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and supported by the Hong Kong Electronics Industries Association (HKEIA), the delegation, brought together an array of cutting-edge solutions across advanced electronics, green tech, life & health sciences, and more. Home-grown solutions from HKSTP including smart irrigation system Rocket 2.0 by Full Nature Farms, assistive wearable Seekr by Vidi Labs, and World’s smallest 3-axis Micro Gimbal Stabiliser by Vista InnoTech, together with Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton, a telerehabilitation device by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Thecon Technology, have been recognised by the CES Innovation Awards 2025.

Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, remarked on the overwhelming success, “As an incubator, our ultimate goal lies in advancing the life of humankind. Be it breakthroughs to showcase at premier exhibitions like CES, or bridging between tech and talent with initiatives as Innovation Mixer does, HKSTP has been expanding our global footprint with great momentum in maximising salient achievements and potential opportunities over the years, that promises collaboration and confidence in carrying out our commitment to cultivate the I&T scene.”

Part of its broader strategy to enable Hong Kong tech companies to scale globally and endow sustainable impact, HKSTP will be building on the momentum from CES, and continue the Innovation Mixer US expedition in San Francisco to actively engage with ambitious talent; and also in paving way for the second cohort of the Global Booster Programme, catered for stellar tech companies from Hong Kong to embark on an intensive six-month journey in the Silicon Valley to connect with all sorts of resources for technological advancements.
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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 25 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.

Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – ROSHI, a leading fintech company reshaping digital lending across Southeast Asia, today released its comprehensive “Inflation Survival Guide 2025,” revealing how Singaporeans can leverage digital tools and smart spending strategies to combat inflation, which is projected to moderate between 2.5-3% this year.

The study highlights that while essential expenses consume over 63% of household budgets, strategic use of digital payment solutions and lifestyle optimization can lead to significant monthly savings.

“In today’s economic climate, saving potential isn’t just about cutting back – it’s about spending smarter,” said Amir Nada, CEO of ROSHI. “Our analysis shows that by optimizing digital payment methods, transport choices and food delivery subscriptions, the average Singaporean household can save between S$300-500 monthly without compromising their lifestyle. These savings are essential for Singaporeans facing rising costs across all aspects of daily life.”

Key findings from the report include:

• Top credit cards offer between 5-8% cashback on groceries, dining, and online spending
• Food delivery subscriptions like GrabUnlimited ($5.99/month) save users an average of $45 monthly
• Smart utility management and telco optimization can reduce bills by up to 20-30%
• Digital gig platforms offer earnings from $13.80 per testing task to $350 per content piece

The transformation we’re seeing in consumer behavior isn’t just about savings – it’s about adapting to a new economic reality,” said Trịnh Mai Thanh, Head of Research at ROSHI. “Our data shows that Singaporeans who embrace digital optimization tools consistently achieve better financial outcomes.”

The full report, is available at https://www.roshi.sg/inflation-survival-guide-singapore/
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About ROSHI

ROSHI is a Singapore-based fintech transforming digital lending across Southeast Asia. Since launching its proprietary automated platform in March 2022, instantly provides personalised loan options to borrowers by leveraging AI algorithms and machine learning. Currently facilitating home and personal loans through partnerships with various lenders, ROSHI has assisted hundreds of consumers in obtaining loan approvals while providing valuable market insights.

Advanced portfolio of cutting-edge features showcases tech’s transformative role in document management and demonstrates CamScanner’s commitment to accelerating the AI revolution

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – CamScanner, a global leader in document-scanning apps with over 300 million users, is advancing the integration of Artificial Intelligence in 2025 with innovative features designed to improve user productivity. The company’s portfolio of cutting-edge AI solutions allows students and professionals alike to manage documents and solve complex challenges with ease.

A pair of new AI features, CamScanner AI and Solver AI, enables users to analyze content in real time while simultaneously simplifying complex formulas into smaller and more-understandable pieces. CamScanner AI specializes in interpreting documents with its content-analysis feature and an interactive chatbot. Solver AI boasts the ability to assist students with problem-solving by delivering responses to even the most challenging prompts in just seconds and providing an interactive chatbot for follow-up questions.

“AI will continue to be one of the most transformative forces in 2025,” said Kevin Cao, General Manager of CamScanner. “At CamScanner, we began adopting AI on our app several years ago. In 2024 alone, we launched several impactful features that allow users to digitize, interpret, and interact with their documents, solving real-world challenges.”

Features from 2024 include CamScanner’s proprietary AI-Scan Engine technology, which uses advanced AI to automatically fix distortions and restore documents’ original layout so even complex and curved pages scan flawlessly. Powering the AI-Scan Engine, CamScanner’s Magic Pro Filters automatically remove shadows, blurs and creases, then smooth-out curved surfaces to deliver clear, distortion-free scans in just one tap. The app’s Formula Extraction Feature identifies math equations, converts them to LaTeX, and enables easy export and editing, making problem-solving more efficient.

“With a relentless pursuit of R&D, we’re dedicated to delivering exciting new features this year,” Cao said. “CamScanner is and continues to evolve as a powerful efficiency tool for students, professionals, remote workers, and creatives, empowering everyone to work smarter.”

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – GAOC Group of Companies (GGC) is the largest dental conglomerate in the Philippines, led by its flagship clinic, Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC). GGC provides comprehensive dental services, including advanced surgeries and implantology. The group encompasses a plethora of reputable brands, including Novodental, a mid-tier chain offering general and cosmetic dentistry and Samura Dental Laboratory, a leading provider of dental prosthetics.

Recognized for its impressive achievements, GGC took home 3 accolades at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Philippines Chapter. The group was honored with the Corporate Excellence Award while the company’s chairman and CEO, Dr Steve Mark Gan, was awarded the Master Entrepreneur Award for his visionary leadership. The group’s Novodental Philippines was also recognized with the Fast Enterprise Award for becoming one of the fastest-growing dental networks in the country.

Novodental offers a comprehensive range of dental services, from preventative care to advanced procedures like orthodontics and implantology. It caters to both local residents and international patients seeking high-quality, affordable dental care. To enhance patient care, Novodental embraces innovation through the adoption of digital technologies. This includes digital imaging and CAD/CAM systems, which improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline treatment, and enhance patient satisfaction.

Well-deserving of the Master Entrepreneur Award, Dr. Gan honed his expertise in the United States, completing a Residency in Advanced Prosthodontics at the University of Southern California (USC) and a Residency in Prosthodontic Osseointegrated Implants at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He returned to the Philippines with a vision of transforming the country’s dental industry into a global leader. Armed with world-class training, he established GAOC, driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, expertise, and passion for excellence. Today, GAOC remains a leading force in dental care.

GGC fosters a dynamic work environment emphasizing growth, camaraderie, and community. The company also prioritizes employee well-being and actively engages in corporate social responsibility through dental missions. Believing that education is a never-ending process, the GAOC Dental Academy offers diverse training programs where participants benefit from training seminars featuring a wide range of expertise, with both international and local lecturers contributing their knowledge.

GGC has achieved multiple prestigious awards over the years, demonstrating its excellence in dental care and highlighting its role in promoting the Philippines as a top destination for international dental patients. Looking ahead, GGC aims to expand its local and international presence, particularly in dental tourism. The group plans to invest in advanced technologies and focus on innovation and patient care to maintain its position as a global leader in the dental industry.

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About Enterprise Asia

Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www.enterpriseasia.org for more information.

About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www.apea.asia.

Comprehensive Payment Solutions are Set to Launch

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 January 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, was granted the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License under the Payment Services Act 2019 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This significant milestone strengthens XTransfer’s leading position in the B2B cross-border payments industry. The license was officially issued on January 1, 2025, by MAS.

With the MPI license, XTransfer is able to provide services including account issuance, domestic money transfer, cross-border money transfer, and e-money issuance, addressing the increasing demand for secure and convenient cross-border payment solutions in the region. The comprehensive payment solutions are expected to be launched soon in Singapore. The services include easy account setup, flexible top-up options, efficient currency exchange services, and simplified cross-border fund collection and payment solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in international trade in Singapore.

Founded in 2017, XTransfer is dedicated to using technology to bridge large financial institutions and SMEs worldwide, providing them with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost cross-border trade payment & fund collection solutions. With more than 550,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become the industry leader in China. After XTransfer’s global expansion, our All-in-one business account covers 15+ currencies and 200+ countries/regions, it is now utilised by trading companies around the world. When both buyers and sellers have XTransfer accounts, they can achieve secure and compliant payment settlements 24/7, potentially saving up to 95% on remittance fees and 80% on currency conversion costs. This enables uninterrupted fund circulation throughout the entire trade process.

In recent years, trade exchanges between China and ASEAN have become increasingly close. XTransfer aims to address this growth in international trade by SMEs and help them capture opportunities in trade and capital flow between China and ASEAN. XTransfer not only aims to enhance trade facilitation between SMEs in China and Singapore but also seeks to streamline foreign trade transactions between Singaporean companies and their global partners.

“Receiving this license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore marks a significant milestone for XTransfer as we expand our services throughout Southeast Asia. This achievement underscores our commitment to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and reinforces our dedication to providing secure, compliant, convenient, and fast cross-border payment services,” said Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer. “With the license, we aim to leverage Singapore’s prominent position as Southeast Asia’s financial hub to strengthen both existing and new partnerships in the region. We remain committed to our goal of helping SMEs efficiently engage in global trade and enhance their competitiveness on a worldwide scale through technology.”
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XTransfer, World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing SMEs with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment & fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Shanghai and has branches in Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, the UAE, Nigeria, etc. XTransfer has obtained local payment licenses in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. With more than 550,000 enterprise clients, XTransfer has become the industry No.1 in China.

By cooperating with well-known multinational banks and financial institutions, XTransfer has built a unified global multi-currency clearing network and built a data-based, automated, Internet-based and intelligent anti-money laundering risk control infrastructure centred on small and medium enterprises. XTransfer uses technology as a bridge to link large financial institutions and small and medium enterprises around the world, allowing SMEs to enjoy the same level of cross-border financial services as large multinational corporations.

XTransfer completed its Series D financing in September 2021 and achieved unicorn status. The Company possesses a diverse composition of international investors, including D1 Capital Partners LP, Telstra Ventures, China Merchants Venture, eWTP Capital, Yunqi Capital, Gaorong Capital, 01VC, MindWorks and Lavender Hill Capital Partners.

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