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Infinix Launches Global “Night Safari” Contest Showcasing NOTE 60 SERIES’ Authentic Night Photography

Join #NightSafariWithNOTE60Series now to capture real night scenes for a chance to win NOTE 60 Pro

HONG KONG, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Infinix officially kicks off the global #NightSafariWithNOTE60Series contest, inviting mobile photography enthusiasts worldwide to explore the beauty of the night through their lenses and capture authentic nighttime moments using the new NOTE 60 SERIES.

#NightSafariWithNOTE60Series contest
#NightSafariWithNOTE60Series contest

Running from April 16 to May 15, 2026, participants worldwide can capture and share their best nighttime photos and videos, from lively night markets to midnight wildlife and glowing urban nightscapes, for a chance to win prizes including the flagship NOTE 60 Pro smartphone, along with exciting additional rewards.

Night Master Imaging: The Core of Balanced Night Photography

As mobile photography continues to evolve, users increasingly seek authentic, true-to-life visuals rather than overly processed night shots that compromise natural ambiance and fine details. To meet this growing demand, Infinix’s NOTE 60 SERIES centers its Master Imaging system on balanced, genuine night capture, delivering natural low-light performance through seamless hardware-software integration.

Five key upgrades in NOTE 60 SERIES Night Master Imaging
Five key upgrades in NOTE 60 SERIES Night Master Imaging

As a standout example of Infinix’s premium focus, NOTE 60 Pro features five core technical upgrades, starting with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset for advanced overall imaging performance. To support realistic visual fidelity, a large f/1.59 aperture enables superior light capture alongside a dual native ISO sensor’s effective noise control, while a custom Night Vision Color Filter further ensures accurate color under mixed lighting. Complementing the hardware, the XDR Imaging Pipeline deftly balances highlights and shadows. Leveraging these technologies, NOTE 60 Pro achieves masterful light rendering, color accuracy, and depth perception in nighttime scenes.

#NightSafariWithNOTE60Series Global Initiative: How It Works

Submissions open April 16, 2026 on Instagram, with the entry period ending on May 15. Winners will be announced in late May.

To participate, users can follow Infinix’s official global social media accounts and submit original night photos or videos taken with NOTE 60 SERIES on Instagram using the hashtag #NightSafariWithNOTE60Series.

NOTE 60 SERIES brings approachable, coordinated night imaging to daily users. By building a global community for mobile photography lovers, Infinix bridges professional-grade imaging and public creativity, inspiring users worldwide to capture the real charm of nighttime scenes.

For more details and contest rules, please follow @infinixglobal on Instagram.

About Infinix

Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

OceanaGold Provides Notice of First Quarter 2026 Results, Conference Call, and 2026 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders

VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (NYSE: OGC) (“OceanaGold” or the “Company”) will release its operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after market close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The results will be made available on the Company’s website at www.oceanagold.com. The Company will hold its 2026 annual meeting of the shareholders (the “AGM”) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call Details

Senior management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the first quarter 2026 results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00am EDT (7:00am PDT). To participate in the conference call, please use one of the following methods:

Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/8KkdZq6zb7e
Toll-free North America: 1-888-510-2154
International: 1-437-900-0527

If you are unable to attend the call, a recording will be made available on the Company’s website.

Virtual AGM Details

The Company will hold its AGM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00pm EDT (9:00am PDT). The meeting will be held virtually via a live webcast accessible on the day at: https://www.meetnow.global/MNHGK99.

The record date to determine the holders of the Company’s common shares who are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the AGM is April 23, 2026. Detailed voting and participation instructions for eligible shareholders will be provided in the Company’s AGM Management Information Circular, expected to be published on the Company’s website in early May 2026.

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the wholly-owned Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; the wholly-owned Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the 80%-owned Didipio Mine in the Philippines.

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Blaize and Winmate Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Sovereign Edge AI Capabilities for Defense and Critical Infrastructure

TAIPEI and EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) (“Blaize,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, and Winmate Inc., a publicly traded company in Taiwan, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration focused on advancing the development and deployment of sovereign, mission-critical edge artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to enabling secure, efficient, and deployable AI capabilities at the edge, where data sovereignty, operational reliability, and real-time decision-making are critical.

From left to right: Khalid Kidari, Vice President, Business Strategy, Winmate Inc; Joseph Sulistyo, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Blaize; and Ken Lu, Chairman & CEO, Winmate Inc.
From left to right: Khalid Kidari, Vice President, Business Strategy, Winmate Inc; Joseph Sulistyo, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Blaize; and Ken Lu, Chairman & CEO, Winmate Inc.

Addressable Market
According to BCC Research[1], the global edge AI market is projected to grow from $11.8 billion in 2025 to nearly $57 billion by 2030 – a 36.9% compound annual growth rate.

By combining Winmate’s expertise across defense, oil & gas, transportation, maritime, healthcare, aviation, industrial automation, and smart infrastructure sectors with Blaize’s advanced AI inference technology, the partnership is to address a significant portion.

Operational Use Cases
Border Security & Surveillance: Real-time threat detection and perimeter monitoring 
Mobile Command & Control Units: On-site intelligence processing and situational awareness 
Unmanned Systems (UAVs & Ground Vehicles): Autonomous navigation and mission execution 
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Monitoring and predictive analytics for key assets 
Maritime Domain Awareness: Vessel tracking and anomaly detection
Healthcare in Remote Environments: Portable AI-enabled diagnostics and decision support

“Edge AI is no longer a technological trend—it is a structural shift in where and how intelligence is deployed. Real-world environments do not wait for connectivity or cloud round-trips. This collaboration is about ensuring that AI-powered decisions happen at the moment and place they are needed most,” said Ken Lu, CEO and Chairman of Winmate Inc.

“The future of AI is not defined by raw compute – it is defined by intelligence that is deployable, efficient, and secure at the point of action. Blaize was built for exactly this moment: bringing programmable AI inference to the edge environments where performance constraints are real and the stakes are high. Winmate’s rugged platform expertise makes this partnership a strong foundation for what defense and critical infrastructure customers need today,” said Dinakar Munagala, CEO of Blaize, Inc.

Scope of Collaboration
• Integration of AI inference and software capabilities into rugged computing platforms 
• Joint development of next-generation edge AI systems 
• Creation of validated architectures and deployable solutions 

The MOU signed by Blaize and Winmate establishes a non-binding framework for strategic collaboration. Definitive agreements remain subject to negotiation by both parties.


[1] BCC Research, “Global Edge AI Market,” October 2025.

About Blaize, Inc.

Blaize delivers a programmable AI platform, purpose-built for AI inference workloads in real-world environments. Its Hybrid AI architecture combines the Blaize GSP (Graph Streaming Processor), an efficient AI processor, with GPU-based infrastructure, enabling AI inference workloads to run across edge, cloud, and data center. Blaize solutions support computer vision, multimodal AI, and sensor-driven applications across smart cities, industrial automation, telecommunications, retail, logistics, and defense. Blaize is headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, with a global presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To learn more, visit www.blaize.com or follow us on LinkedIn @blaizeinc.

About Winmate Inc.

Winmate Inc. is a publicly traded global leader in rugged computing solutions, delivering industrial-grade platforms for demanding environments.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Blaize, including expectations and scope of customer contracts, including potential values and the timing of revenues pursuant to such contracts; preliminary estimates of results of operations and guidance on results for future periods; the industry in which Blaize operates, market opportunities, and product offerings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “target,” “seek” or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to those factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 24, 2026, and other documents filed by Blaize from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Blaize assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Blaize does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. The expected revenue for the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 is preliminary as Blaize has not completed its financial statements for the quarter.

Blaize Contact
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Investors
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Winmate Inc. 
Liu, Chih-Yuan 
Tel: +886-2-8511-0288 
Email: spokesman1@winmate.com.tw  
https://www.winmate.com/  

XPENG Publishes 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

GUANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPeng Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading global AI mobility technology company, today announced the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the “Report”), highlighting its sustainability initiatives and key achievements in 2025.

2025 ESG Report Highlights:

  • ESG Recognition: XPENG received the MSCI ESG AAA rating for the third consecutive year, the highest rating among global automakers, underscoring the Company’s strong sustainability leadership.
  • Short-term Carbon Target: By 2027, XPENG aims to reduce carbon emissions per passenger vehicle it produces by 9% across its entire lifecycle compared to 2023, and to lower the carbon emission intensity of its corporate operations by 38%.
  • Long-term Carbon Target: XPENG aims to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the lifecycle of its products and within corporate operations by 2050.
  • Sustainable Energy Utilization: XPENG’s annual clean energy consumption reached 73,000 MWh, with photovoltaic power generation totaling 106,000 MWh, demonstrating continued progress in scaling renewable energy use.
  • Low-carbon Products: The vehicles produced by XPENG in 2025 are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6 million tons over their lifecycles compared to conventional cars, supporting emissions-reduction and climate-transition goals.
  • Product Quality: Seven affiliates of XPENG have obtained ISO 9001 quality system certification, and XPENG won the “2025 Quality Progress Award” and the “2025 Quality Management Figure Award,” further strengthening its quality management systems.
  • Product Safety: Three XPENG models received five-star safety ratings from C-NCAP, three models earned five-star safety ratings from EURO NCAP, and two models obtained five-star ratings from both C-NCAP and C-GCAP, highlighting the Company’s strong safety performance.
  • Information Security: XPENG successfully renewed its ISO 27001 Information Security Management System and ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management System certifications. No cybersecurity incidents or data breaches occurred in 2025, underscoring XPENG’s effective data and information security framework.
  • Responsible AI governance: XPENG implemented an AI security and compliance management system covering the entire AI lifecycle — from R&D and testing to deployment, operation and decommissioning — to strengthen governance, protect stakeholder interests, and support responsible innovation and sustainable growth.
  • Community Influence: As of the end of 2025, the XPENG Volunteer Service Task Force had enrolled over 2,100 registered volunteers, fostering a harmonious community.

To view the full 2025 ESG Report, please visit the ESG section of XPENG’s Investor Relations website: https://ir.xiaopeng.com/esg.

About XPENG

XPENG is a leading Chinese Smart EV and NEV company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets Smart EVs and NEVs that appeal to the large and growing base of technology-savvy middle-class consumers. Its mission is to become a smart technology company trusted and loved by users worldwide. In order to optimize its customers’ mobility experience, XPENG develops in-house its full-stack advanced driver-assistance system technology and in-car intelligent operating system, as well as core vehicle systems including powertrain and the electrical/electronic architecture. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, with main offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley and San Diego. The Company’s Smart EVs and NEVs are mainly manufactured at its plants in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou, Guangdong province. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about XPENG’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: XPENG’s goal and strategies; XPENG’s expansion plans; XPENG’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the trends in, and size of, China’s EV market; XPENG’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; XPENG’s expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, third-party service providers, strategic partners and other stakeholders; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in XPENG’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and XPENG does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Contacts:

For Investor Enquiries:
IR Department
XPeng Inc.
Email: ir@xiaopeng.com

Jenny Cai
Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +1 212 481 2050 / +86 10 6508 0677
Email: xpeng@tpg-ir.com

For Media Enquiries:
PR Department
XPeng Inc.
Email: pr@xiaopeng.com

Focus Graphite Appoints Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre to Advisory Board

General Wayne Eyre to Strengthen Focus Graphite’s Engagement with Defence and Allied Partners Across Critical Supply Chains

Ottawa, Ontario – Newsfile Corp. – April 16, 2026 – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of General (Retired) Wayne Eyre, former Chief of the Defence Staff (“CDS“) of the Canadian Armed Forces (“CAF“), to its Advisory Board.

This appointment comes at a time when global security priorities are increasingly shaped by access to secure, reliable supply chains for critical minerals essential to defence systems, energy storage, and advanced technologies.

General Eyre served more than forty (40) years in the CAF, culminating as CDS from 2021 to 2024, where he led Canada’s military through a period of rapidly evolving geopolitical and security challenges. Throughout his career, he commanded at all levels, including the Canadian Army and Military Personnel Command. He served on numerous overseas missions including in the Former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, and as Deputy Commander of United Nations Command in Korea, where he was the most senior Canadian officer ever permanently stationed in the Asia Pacific region.

He brings extensive operational and institutional experience across U.S. and allied defence systems, including completion of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the U.S. Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting, and the U.S. Army War College. General Eyre holds a Bachelor of Science and three master’s degrees in Military Studies, Operational Studies, and Strategic Studies.

His decorations include the Commander of the Order of Military Merit, the Meritorious Service Cross, and multiple international honours from allied nations, recognizing his leadership and service across the globe. He is currently a Visiting Professor and Senior Fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and continues to advise on global security, defence transformation, and strategic leadership.

In his role with Focus, General Eyre will provide strategic guidance on defence-related applications of graphite, support engagement with allied and NATO-aligned partners, and advise on positioning the Company within evolving North American and allied critical minerals frameworks.

“Our high-quality material and thermal purification process lends itself to defence and advanced systems,” said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. “General Eyre’s leadership at the highest levels of the Canadian Armed Forces, combined with his deep experience across NATO and allied operations, brings critical insight to our strategy. His perspective will help position Focus Graphite as a trusted supplier supporting defence, energy, and advanced material systems across allied nations.”

“The character of modern security is changing, with supply chains becoming as critical as the systems they support,” said General Wayne Eyre. “Materials like graphite are foundational to energy storage, advanced technologies, and defence readiness. Focus Graphite is well positioned to contribute to strengthening secure, sovereign supply chains, and I look forward to supporting the Company as it advances its role within Canada and across NATO partners.”

This appointment further strengthens Focus Graphite’s positioning at the intersection of critical minerals, defence readiness, and advanced materials development. The Company continues to advance its Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects, alongside downstream processing initiatives, to support a secure and resilient North American supply chain.

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.
Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.

Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining – we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.

Our commitment to innovation ensures an eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals – reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.

For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/

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Investors Contact:
Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
+1 (613) 612-6060

Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “projected,” “estimated,” and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated contributions of General Wayne Eyre in his role as an advisor to the Company; the Company’s ability to leverage his experience to support engagement with defence stakeholders, NATO-aligned partners, and allied supply chain initiatives; the growing importance of secure, North American sources of graphite for defence, energy storage, and advanced technologies; and the Company’s plans and objectives for advancing its Lac Knife and Lac Tétépisca projects, downstream processing capabilities, and broader critical minerals strategy.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.

The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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

IOT Data Hackathon 2026 Winners Announced MTR Newcomers Score Triple Victory; MUHK Team Sweeps Four Awards

HONG KONG, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Organised by GS1 Hong Kong (GS1 HK), co-organised by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and supported by the Digital Policy Office, the IOT Data Hackathon 2026 held its Award Ceremony today (on 16 April) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during InnoEX 2026.  Bringing together industry leaders, academics and innovators, the ceremony marked the highlight of a nearly 3-month journey of data‑driven innovation.

Distinguished guests and winning teams gather at IOT Data Hackathon 2026 Award Ceremony
Distinguished guests and winning teams gather at IOT Data Hackathon 2026 Award Ceremony

Record-Breaking Participation
5 Challenge Providers, 163 Competing Teams
Now in its third edition, the IOT Data Hackathon received an unprecedented response, attracting over 160 teams from local tertiary institutions, tech startups, and diverse backgrounds – the highest participation since its launch.  Centred on the themes of “Technology & Business Innovation” and “Social Impact & Sustainability”, the Hackathon featured both Student and Professional Streams.

Five challenge providers – AS Watsons Industries, Cobalt Fashion (Hong Kong), DFI Retail Group – Mannings, HKT, and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service & Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service – put forward real operational challenges and business data spanning retail logistics, supply chains, low‑altitude economy and elderly care services.  After rigorous evaluation and intense competition, 24 outstanding teams advanced to the finals to turn bold ideas into practical, data‑powered solutions ready for real‑world deployment.

Exploring How Data and AI Shape the Future Economy
The Award Ceremony kicked off with a high-level discussion panel titled “Building the Future Economy with Data and AI“, where leading industry experts unpacked how data and AI are fast becoming the driving forces behind digital transformation and industry evolution.

Momentum surged as the awards presentation took centre stage.  After months of hard work, six exceptional teams emerged as top performers, collectively winning 12 awards.  Winning teams shared their solutions on stage, demonstrating how data and AI can move beyond concepts and labs to deliver tangible improvements — enhancing lives, strengthening industries and energising Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem.

The Biggest Winner: MUHK Team Sweeps Four Awards in Student Stream
De-Buggers stole the spotlight in the Student Stream, clinching four major awards — Student Stream Champion, Best ESG Achievement Award, Best Use of AI Award, and Innovator of Secure by Design– setting a new benchmark at this year’s Hackathon.  The six‑member team, all Year Two students from Hong Kong Metropolitan University, majoring in Computer Science and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, impressed the judges with their solution “Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses”.  Powered by AI, the system integrates container, order, and warehouse data into a dashboard, combined with real-time weather information and shipping news, enabling instant visibility into critical risks and informed decision‑making.

The First Runner-up, Elevenators, is a five‑member team of non-Chinese speaking students from HKU, CUHK, HKUST, CityUHK, and PolyU.  Their solution “ORBITRON” uses 4D airspace grids and blockchain-based smart contracts to automate drone flight approvals, balancing safety, efficiency, and privacy in low‑altitude airspace management.  The Second Runner-up, Jockey Team, comprises four master’s students from Hong Kong Baptist University in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.  Their “AI + IoT Precision Outreach and Smart Hub Solution” addresses communication challenges faced by the elderly, using AI to interpret needs and reconstruct scenarios, enabling accurate matching of gerontechnology equipment and improving service experience.

Triple Win for MTR Talents in Professional Stream
The Professional Stream was dominated by Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation.  Six young graduates who recently joined MTR secured 3 awards – Champion, Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award, and Innovator of Secure by Design – making them the standout triple winner of this competition.  Their winning solution “UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth” tackles the low-altitude economy challenge, creating a real-time flight management system that defines user roles, models flight routes, and instantly flags abnormal drone activities – laying a solid foundation for future low-altitude traffic management.  The solution impressed the judging panel with its technical completeness, innovation and strong application potential.

The First Runner-up, DefinePro, competed as a solo participant and stood out with “Digital Product Passport Control Tower” solution, enabling end-to-end traceability from raw materials to final delivery while proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.  The Second Runner-up, MingQ Technology Limited, developed a “MingQ IntelliSort System — B2B2C-Ready Pick-to-Light Sorting Solution for Intelligent Warehouse Operation & Management” that integrates order data and optimises routing algorithms to boost picking efficiency and warehouse utilisation.

IOT Data Hackathon 2026 Award Results

Student Stream

  • Champion: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
  • First Runner-up: Elevenators | ORBITRON
  • Second Runner-up: Jockey Team | AI+IOT-Driven Precision Reach and Intelligent Hub Solution
     

Dr. Ping Chung Ng, Deputy Commissioner (Data Governance), Digital Policy Office (7th from the right), presented the awards to the Student Streams winners.
Dr. Ping Chung Ng, Deputy Commissioner (Data Governance), Digital Policy Office (7th from the right), presented the awards to the Student Streams winners.

Professional Stream

  • Champion: Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth
  • First Runner-up: DefinePro | Digital Product Passport Control Tower
  • Second Runner-up: MingQ Technology Limited | MingQ IntelliSort System — B2B2C-Ready Pick-to-Light Sorting Solution for Intelligent Warehouse Operation & Management

Ir. Hon Aaron BOK, Legislative Council Member (center), presented the awards to the Professional Stream winners.
Ir. Hon Aaron BOK, Legislative Council Member (center), presented the awards to the Professional Stream winners.

Special Awards

  • Best ESG Achievement Award: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
  • Best Use of AI Award: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
  • Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award(sponsored by HKT): Elevenators | ORBITRON (Student Stream)
  • Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award(sponsored by HKT): Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth (Professional Stream)
  • Innovator of Secure by Design(sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies):  De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses (Student Stream)
  • Innovator of Secure by Design(sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies Limited): Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth (Professional Stream)

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (6th from the left, front row); Mr. Ricky Siu, Senior Vice President, Mobile Product & Solution Development, Commercial Group, HKT Limited (5th from the left, front row); and Mr. Kev Hau, Director of Cyber Security Consulting, Greater China at Check Point Software Technologies Limited (4th from the right, front row), with the special award winners.
Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong (6th from the left, front row); Mr. Ricky Siu, Senior Vice President, Mobile Product & Solution Development, Commercial Group, HKT Limited (5th from the left, front row); and Mr. Kev Hau, Director of Cyber Security Consulting, Greater China at Check Point Software Technologies Limited (4th from the right, front row), with the special award winners.

Looking Ahead: Strengthening Hong Kong’s Data Innovation Ecosystem
Spanning nearly three months, IOT Data Hackathon 2026 empowered participants to turn data into real innovation.  To set teams up for success, GS1 Hong Kong organised seven pre-hackathon workshops, equipping teams with hands‑on insights into geospatial data, cybersecurity, data storytelling, and AI applications, etc.  Shortlisted teams gained complimentary access to advanced technical resources and tools provided by AWS and Esri China (Hong Kong), alongside one-on-one consultations from Check Point Software Technologies to strengthen the security and resilience of their solutions.

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong, stated: “The IOT Data Hackathon is a vital platform connecting the business sector, academia, and startups.  By sharing real operational pain points, we spark data-driven solutions to address real-world needs.  The passion and creativity shown by these tech talents reinforce our confidence in the future economy.  We are deeply grateful for the continued support of all partners, and remain committed to fostering cross-sector collaboration – bringing technology into industries, communities and everyday life to create greater value for the society.

To further amplify the impact, GS1 Hong Kong has arranged a Winners Showcase at InnoEX 2026, connecting winning teams with industry professionals and the wider public for deeper technical exchange and real‑world engagement.

Enquiries
For details of the IOT Data Hackathon 2026, please visit: www.gs1hk.org/iotdatahackathon
For enquiries, please contact: iot@gs1hk.org  or call (852) 2861 2819.

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About GS1 Hong Kong
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Mabwell Establishes a Licensing and Commercialization Agreement for Denosumab Biosimilars in Malaysian Market

SHANGHAI, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mabwell (688062.SH), an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with a fully integrated industry chain, announced that it has established a licensing and commercialization agreement with a strategic business partner (“the partner”) in Malaysia for its Denosumab biosimilar products MAILISHU (a biosimilar of Prolia®) and MAIWEIJIAN (a biosimilar of Xgeva®) (“the products”). Under the agreement, the partner is responsible for the registration and commercialization of the products in Malaysia, while Mabwell is responsible for the development, production and commercial supply for the products.

Malaysia has a population of approximately 35.97 million, with a GDP at a leading level in Southeast Asia. As a full member of PIC/S, Malaysia boasts the most mature and well-regulated pharmaceutical regulatory framework in the ASEAN region. In terms of the pharmaceutical market, Malaysia’s market size stood at approximately USD 3.4 billion in 2025, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of about 6%, indicating big market potential.

Mr. Huiguo Hu, Board Member, Senior Vice President and Board Secretary of Mabwell, said, “We are delighted to see that we have reached a collaboration on denosumab in another ASEAN country. Malaysia has an internationally aligned regulatory environment, strong regional recognition and significant space for development. This collaboration will further deepen Mabwell’s presence in the ASEAN market. We look forward to rapidly advancing the product’s local registration and commercialization with our partner’s strong commercial capabilities, bring high-quality, affordable treatment options to more patients in the region.”

About Mabwell

Mabwell (688062.SH) is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with capabilities spanning the entire pharmaceutical value chain. The company is committed to providing more effective and accessible therapies to meet global medical needs, with a focus on oncology and aging-related diseases. Mabwell’s mission is “Explore Life, Benefit Health” and its vision is “Innovation, from Ideas to Reality.” For more information, please visit www.mabwell.com/en.

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How China Is Using Copyright to Protect Ancient Kung Fu Traditions

CANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet:

Along the UNESCO-listed Grand Canal, Cangzhou is applying modern copyright frameworks to revitalize its 2,000-year-old Kung Fu heritage. Designated in 1992 as one of China’s first “Hometowns of Martial Arts,” the city is transforming lineage-based knowledge into documented and legally protected assets, redefining how Kung Fu is preserved, verified, and shared.

Preserving the “Living Archive”

Cangzhou has long been recognized as a comprehensive repository of Chinese martial arts, preserving 53 distinct styles that represent over 40% of China’s registered martial arts styles. For centuries, these techniques relied on oral and embodied transmission, a master-to-disciple tradition that was vulnerable to erosion. To address this, a large-scale documentation effort was launched in 2008. Led by Lanshouquan master Tian Xiufeng, a team of researchers and practitioners worked with senior masters to systematically record their expertise, resulting in a scholarly collection of over 120 volumes and 6,000 minutes of technical footage.

Securing Lineage via Copyright

For Qi Mingsong, a national-level successor of Yanqingquan, copyright is the reliable solution to historical verification. Having spent a decade consolidating scattered manuscripts into a unified record, he views IP protection as a key safeguard against misrepresentation. “In our community, lineage is sacred,” says Master Qi. “Copyright ensures that students worldwide receive the authorized curriculum, preserving the unadulterated truth of our heritage.”

IP protection also serves as a powerful incentive for innovation. Liu Lianjun, a master of Bajiquan, formalized new routines under copyright protection, effectively filling gaps in the style’s weaponry. “Formal registration gave me the confidence to publish,” Liu notes.

Empowering Global Exchange and Trust

Henny Eleonora, head of Cangzhou Qunying Wushu Europe, notes that structured materials make it easier to maintain consistent standards in global instruction. “I have been studying martial arts for many years, but this is the first time I have seen books and videos organized in such a comprehensive and systematic way,” says Eleonora. “It is truly remarkable that students in Europe highly value this aspect and everyone is eager to learn this traditional martial art.”

The 12th China Cangzhou International Wushu Competition in September 2026

This September, Cangzhou invites enthusiasts worldwide to the 12th China Cangzhou International Wushu Competition. Established in 1989, it remains the country’s longest-running martial arts event, offering a unique opportunity to experience the living legacy of Chinese Kung Fu at its source.

Contact for Participation & Media: Cangzhou International Communication Center Email: cangzhouhaimei@gmail.com