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Only Small Group of Banks Are Turning AI into Revenue, New Research Finds

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dyna.Ai, a global provider of AI solutions, today released a new executive insights report, developed in collaboration with GXS Partners and Smartkarma, examining why most banks struggle to translate AI investment into revenue, and how a small group is breaking through. The report highlights how financial institutions across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are unlocking revenue through a small number of AI capabilities, while emphasizing the operational conditions required to scale these in production.

The research finds that banks successfully operationalizing AI personalization are achieving up to a 6% revenue uplift in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. With BFSI AI spend projected to surge over 10x from $35 billion in 2023 to $368 billion by 2032, success will not be determined by the most pilots, but by those that move fastest to production-scale deployment with accountability for measurable outcomes.

Despite growing BFSI AI investments, most financial institutions remain in the pilot phase. New research confirms that while 77% of financial services executives report positive ROI within the first year, meaningful enterprise-wide impact remains elusive with accountability for operational outcomes lacking. Leading financial institutions across emerging markets are now closing this gap by anchoring AI to specific revenue outcomes, building responsibility from deployment to operational results, structuring partnerships for shared accountability and measurable impact.

“Most banks believe they are progressing with AI, yet research shows only 10% of the organizations using agentic AI are seeing significant, measurable ROI,” said Tomas Skoumal, Chairman and Co-founder of Dyna.Ai. “This report shows where revenue is being created, and why many institutions are still stuck despite years of pilots — a gap that is far wider than most executives expect.”

“One thing that kept coming up in our executive interviews was how hard it is to scale AI entirely in-house,” said William Hahn, Director at GXS Partners. “Many executives told us they underestimated the effort required beyond the pilot stage, and were increasingly open to partnering where execution and ownership could be shared.”

Mobile-first markets and AI-driven wealth management in Southeast Asia

In Southeast Asia, a young mobile-first population and supportive regulatory frameworks are translating AI investment into measurable revenue impact. DBS Singapore generated $565M from 350 AI use cases in 2024, targeting $745M by 2025. Across the region, banks are applying AI across revenue-generating activities through mobile and digital customer channels, supported by the scale of the region’s $300B MSME financing gap.

Sovereign AI ambitions and cross-border payments in the Middle East

Sovereign-led AI ambition and fintech momentum are accelerating AI adoption across financial services in the Middle East. PwC estimates AI could add $320 billion to the Middle East economy by 2030, with financial services at the core. Early impact is emerging in wealth management and cross-border payments, where financial institutions are deploying AI to scale relationship management, strengthen compliance, and enable faster, more reliable regional transactions.

Alternative data and fraud prevention unlocking Latin America inclusion

In Latin America, scale and risk remain the greatest constraint as financial exclusion and fraud risk continue to rise. With over 200 million adults remaining outside formal financial services in Latin America, AI-driven credit decisioning and fraud prevention are increasingly being applied to extend access to lending while maintaining risk discipline. Institutions such as BBVA Mexico demonstrate how AI-enabled decisioning can support broader inclusion without compromising risk controls.

Emerging market BFSIs are already unlocking AI revenue at scale

Across all three regions, organizational challenges such as data fragmentation, governance uncertainty, and adoption friction plague most BFSI implementations. Financial institutions that anchor AI to revenue outcomes and embed governance from day one are moving past experimentation into production-scale impact. BFSI organizations are now partnering on a Results-as-a-Service model where providers are paid for outcomes, not tools. As a global provider, Dyna.Ai operates with full-stack execution responsibility from domain-specific AI models through agentic AI agents and applications to operational results.

“The issue isn’t experiments, it’s accountability,” said Tomas Skoumal. “Results-as-a-Service means tying AI deployments to measurable business outcomes, not tool adoption. That shift changes how enterprises think about execution when moving from pilots to production.”

The full report, From Pilots to Production: How Banks Turn AI into Revenue, is available for download here.

About Dyna.Ai

Dyna.Ai is a leading AI-as-a-Service company headquartered in Singapore, delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions that turn advanced AI into measurable business results. The company provides AI-powered products and services that enhance customer experience (CX), improve employee experience (EX), and optimize core business operations, with solutions designed for practical enterprise deployment. With a global presence across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, Dyna.Ai powers financial institutions, contact centers, and enterprises worldwide. For more information, visit www.dyna.ai.

 

TAT announces Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026 in Bangkok and Hat Yai marking 51 years of Thailand-China relations

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A nationwide programme is expected to stimulate travel demand and generate more than 42 billion Baht in tourism revenue

BANGKOK, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today announced Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026, marking the Golden Horse year and the 51st anniversary of Thailand–China diplomatic relations. Anchored by flagship events in Bangkok and Hat Yai, and supported by celebrations in Nakhon Sawan and Suphan Buri, the festival is positioned to drive nationwide travel demand and reinforce Thailand’s standing as a leading destination for Chinese New Year celebrations outside mainland China.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, together with public and private-sector partners, outlines plans for Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026, celebrating the Golden Horse year and 51 years of Thailand–China relations through flagship events in Bangkok and Hat Yai, supported by nationwide festivities to stimulate travel demand.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, together with public and private-sector partners, outlines plans for Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026, celebrating the Golden Horse year and 51 years of Thailand–China relations through flagship events in Bangkok and Hat Yai, supported by nationwide festivities to stimulate travel demand.

The announcement was made at TAT Headquarters in Bangkok, with the participation of Mr. Yang Xiaolong, Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand; Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor; VDC Col. Chettha Khaoprasert, Deputy Governor of Suphan Buri Province; Acting Sub. Lt. Sarawoot Chantawong, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Sawan Province; and Pol. Maj. Gen. Kris Warit, Deputy Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, reflecting strong institutional and regional cooperation in delivering the festival.

Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, “Through our flagship events in Bangkok and Hat Yai, TAT is projecting confidence and vitality at a national scale. As Thailand and China enter the 51st year of diplomatic relations, the festival reflects more than two decades of close cooperation between TAT and China’s tourism and cultural authorities, and our clear commitment to carrying forward shared Thai–Chinese heritage as a driver of meaningful travel and long-term value.”

In Bangkok, TAT is hosting Amazing Thailand Happy Chinese New Year 2026 in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Samphanthawong District, Siam Paragon, and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited. Yaowarat Road, from Odeon Circle to Chaloem Buri Intersection, will be transformed through large-scale festive illuminations from 7 February to 1 March, daily from 18.00 to 23.00 Hrs., under the theme Ride the Fortune, Share the Future, creating a vibrant evening atmosphere throughout the area.

Siam Paragon will host the main festival programme from 14 to 18 February, daily from 16.00 to 22.00 Hrs., opening on 14 February with an auspicious Thai–Chinese greeting ceremony. Highlights include large-scale lantern displays and performances by four leading troupes from Beijing, Chongqing, Henan Province, and Fujian Province, alongside festival activities such as Chinese lantern crafting, auspicious character printing, Chinese calligraphy, khon mask painting, Chinese paper cutting, Thai embroidery, artificial flower keychain making, and Chinese astrology. The programme will also feature exclusive appearances by popular Chinese artist and actor Zhu Zhengting, together with performances by leading Thai artists including Daou Pittaya, Klear, Better Weather, MEAN, HERS, Slapkiss, Serious Bacon, Wanyai, OABNITHI, and 2Ectasy Jeffy kakagoesbackhome.

In Hat Yai, Songkhla, TAT is presenting Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026 @  Hat Yai, taking place from 17 to 20 February along Saneha Nusorn Road. The programme will feature performances from Fujian Province, traditional lion dances, acrobatic shows, and night-time light displays, creating a festive atmosphere and reinforcing the city’s role as a key tourism hub in Southern Thailand for regional and cross-border travellers.

Beyond the two flagship destinations, TAT is supporting Chinese New Year celebrations in regions with distinctive Thai–Chinese heritage to extend tourism benefits nationwide. Key events include the Chao Pho–Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho procession tradition in Nakhon Sawan, running from 10 – 21 February and the Suphan Buri Chinese New Year Festival: 18 Years of the Heavenly Dragon at Dragon Descendants Museum, Suphan Buri, taking place from 17 to 18 February.

Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026 is delivered with the support of a wide network of public and private-sector partners, including Siam Paragon, ICONSIAM, CentralWorld and shopping centres under Central Group, The Em District, The Mall Group, and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, working together to stimulate travel flows, encourage longer visitor stays, and distribute tourism revenue more evenly nationwide.

TAT expects that during the Chinese New Year 2026 travel period from 13 to 22 February, Thailand will welcome approximately 1.25 million international visitors, an increase of 10%, alongside an estimated 2.3 million domestic trips, up 3% year-on-year. Combined tourism revenue is projected at around 42.23 billion Baht, representing 13% growth compared with the same period last year and reinforcing the strategic role of major festivals in advancing Thailand’s quality-led tourism agenda.

Leading Chinese Innovative Medical Device Maker Insight Lifetech Has Successfully Listed on STAR Market

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SHANGHAI, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insight Lifetech, a portfolio company of Qiming Venture Partners and a leading Chinese innovative medical device manfaucturer, successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market on February 5, 2026 Beijing time. Insight Lifetech (688712.SH) issued shares at a price of CNY17.52 per share and opened at CNY50.31 per share with a market capitalization of CNY20.98 billion.

Qiming Venture Partners led the C round financing of Insight Lifetech in 2020 and continued to fund the company’s development in the D round. Before the company’s IPO, Qiming Venture Partners held a more than 6% stake in Insight Lifetech and was one of its major institutional investors.

Founded in 2015, Insight Lifetech is dedicated tondeveloping innovative solutions with the potential to transform precision diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The company is the only domestic medical device company in China with a product portfolio in both precision intravascular physiology and imaging, including the first and only domestic fractional flow reserve (FFR) system approved by NMPA in China, and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system, which was the first domestic IVUS system to have entered clinical trialsand completed patient enrollment.

Since its establishment, Insight Lifetech has continuously invested in the fields of coronary artery diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, and atrial fibrillation based on the clinical needs of cardiovascular disease diagnosis and the development of cutting-edge technologies. It has now brought 11 products into the market and has more products under development in diverse categories, including IVUS system, FFR system, vascular access products, and electrophysiological solutions, etc.

The company’s core product, the IVUS system, is the first independently-developed 60MHz high-definition high-speed IVUS product approved in China and the first China-made product approved by CE MDR. The product gained the largest market share in China and reduced the country’s dependence on imported products immediately after coming into the market. The FFR system, another core product of the company, is China’s first approved domestically-made product in FFR field and the first China-made product approved to to overseas (by CE MDR). The two products are expected to help enhance the clinical practice of precision-guided percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) surgeries.

Song Liang, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Insight Lifetech stated, “Since establishment, Insight Lifetech has consistently adhered to the mission ‘To transform healthcare through innovation and quality’, dedicating to innovating intelligence-powered precision cardiovascular intervention. With unwavering passion and relentless effort, we have filled a critical gap in China’s medical device industry—a sector characterized by the highest technological barriers and the longest industrial chain: high-performance precision cardiovascular interventional devices.

Moving forward, we will continue to hold our position at the forefront of innovation in precision cardiovascular intervention, remain clinically focused, pursue uncompromising quality, and demonstrate the robust power of Chinese innovation to the world. “

“Insight Lifetech is deeply committed to transfer clinical insights and technological capabilities to innovative and differentiated ntherapies in the cardiovascular intervention field, for the benefits of patients and physicians, worldwide. The dedicated team convinced us that it can make continuous breakthroughs in the field of innovative medical devices. The successful IPO of Insight Lifetech is not only an important verification of the development path of domestic cardiovascular innovative medical devices, but also demonstrates the rapid rise of China’s global competitiveness in medtech innovation. Qiming Venture Partners believes that China’s clinical experience, engineering capabilities, and entrepreneurship as well as advantages in supply chains can cultivate a generation of innovative medical device products which are competitive worldwide. We hope to work with ambitious entrepreneurs, to develophigh-quality products, and to co-build great medical device companies from China,” Oscar Zhang, a partner of Qiming Venture Partners, said.

About Qiming Venture Partners

Qiming Venture Partners was founded in 2006. Currently, Qiming Venture Partners manages eleven US Dollar funds and seven RMB funds with $9.5 billion in capital raised. Since our establishment, we have invested in outstanding companies in the Technology and Healthcare industries at the early and growth stages.

Since our debut, we have backed over 580 fast-growing and innovative companies. Over 210 of our portfolio companies have achieved exits through IPOs at the NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX, Shanghai Stock Exchange, or Shenzhen Stock Exchange, or through M&A or other means. There are also over 80 portfolio companies that have achieved unicorn or super unicorn status.

Many of our portfolio companies are today’s most influential firms in their respective sectors, including Xiaomi, Meituan, Bilibili, Zhihu, Roborock, Hesai Technology, UBTech, WeRide, HyperStrong, Insta360, Unisound, Biren Technology, Z.ai, Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, Tigermed, Zai Lab, CanSino Biologics, Schrödinger, APT Medical, Sanyou Medical, AmoyDx, SinocellTech, Insilico Medicine, AusperBio, Yuanxin Technology, Medilink Therapeutics, LaNova Medicines, StepFun, among many others.

 

EX3 Launches AI Labs to Accelerate Innovation in Payroll, HR, and Enterprise Automation

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LONDON, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EX3, a strategic SAP partner and global provider of payroll and HR solutions, today announced the launch of EX3 AI Labs, a dedicated innovation hub designed to accelerate research, product development, and real-world AI application for clients worldwide.

 

 

The launch of AI Labs follows a period of rapid global expansion for EX3, including the establishment of its India operations as a regional hub for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market, and the introduction of a new C-suite leadership structure to support international growth. Together, these advancements position EX3 to deliver truly global, AI-driven solutions at scale.

A Strategic Investment in Next-Generation AI

EX3 AI Labs represents a significant investment in next-generation artificial intelligence to support innovation across payroll, HR, and broader enterprise processes. The Labs will serve as a center of excellence for AI research, solution design, and product incubation, helping organisations unlock new levels of efficiency, insight, and automation.

“AI is transforming how businesses operate, and our clients are looking for practical, secure, high-impact solutions,” said Luuk Sengers, CSO. “AI Labs enables us to innovate faster and deliver intelligent tools that drive real value.”

Purpose & Vision

EX3 AI Labs focuses on accelerating innovation through cutting-edge artificial intelligence, empowering EX3 and its clients with intelligent solutions that drive efficiency, insight, and transformation. By rethinking traditional workflows and embedding intelligent agents, EX3 aims to help organisations modernise the way they manage payroll and HR operations.

The vision is to become a leading center of excellence for AI research and application—where advanced ideas are transformed into scalable, impactful technologies that redefine how organisations work, collaborate, and deliver value.

Innovation Pipeline and Early Product Initiatives

EX3 AI Labs is advancing multiple AI-driven initiatives, including:

  • AI-enhanced product development workflows, applying intelligent automation to accelerate delivery cycles.
  • A reimagined approach to implementation, exploring how AI can streamline configuration, analysis, and decision-making.
  • A growing portfolio of use cases focused on automation, insight generation, and intelligent orchestration across the employee lifecycle.

These developments form the foundation of a long-term roadmap to bring scalable, practical AI capabilities to EX3 customers.

Building a World-Class AI Team

Led by Luuk Sengers, EX3 AI Labs brings together experienced AI engineers, UX specialists, and domain experts from across EX3’s global operations. The multidisciplinary team blends deep functional expertise with cutting-edge AI innovation to create solutions that are both powerful and enterprise-ready.

EX3 is continuing to expand the team with new talent across engineering, design, and product disciplines as demand for AI-driven transformation grows.

A Clear Signal of EX3’s Market Ambition

The launch of AI Labs marks a significant milestone in EX3’s growth strategy and underscores the organisation’s commitment to being at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption.

“AI Labs is a strong statement of where EX3 is heading,” said Jas Rai, CEO. “We are investing heavily in innovation to help our clients become more efficient, more resilient, and more future-ready.”

EX3 will share further updates on AI capabilities, partnerships, and product releases throughout 2026.

About EX3

EX3 is a global provider of end-to-end SAP Payroll and HR transformation, combining strategic advisory with outcome-based support and managed services to streamline global operations for organizations worldwide. With offices in the UK, Malaysia, and India, EX3 delivers modern, scalable, and innovative solutions that help clients transform how they manage HR and payroll operations.

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China’s First Type 4 Hydrogen MEGC Successfully Rolls Off Production Line

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CIMC-Hexagon Achieves a Milestone in Domestic High-Pressure Hydrogen Storage and Transport

SHIJIAZHUANG, China, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CIMC-Hexagon Hydrogen Energy Development (Hebei) Co., Ltd. (“CIMC-Hexagon”) announced the successful launch of China’s first 20-foot Type 4 hydrogen MEGC (Multi-Element Gas Container). This breakthrough fills a domestic technology gap for Type 4 hydrogen MEGCs and marks significant progress in localizing high-pressure hydrogen storage and transport equipment in China. Backed by international certification and versatile applications, it provides a solid foundation for Chinese-made hydrogen equipment to be provided to the Asian market.


Core Technology Enables World-Class Storage and Transport Solutions

The new 20-foot Type 4 hydrogen MEGC integrates CIMC-Hexagon’s global technology resources with local manufacturing strength. It features a composite Type 4 cylinder, offering high storage capacity, light weight, modular flexibility, and enhanced safety. With an operating pressure of 38 MPa, a standard 40ft container configuration can store more than one ton of hydrogen.


The MEGC meets stringent international standards including ADR 6.8 and TPED (2010/35/EU), and is designed for compliance with other global transport regulations. Suitable for road, rail, inland waterway, it addresses the growing need for efficient, economical hydrogen logistics. Compared to traditional solutions, it offers superior weight reduction, greater capacity, and intermodal compatibility — significantly lowering the total cost of ownership and cost per kilogram of hydrogen transported. Its modular design supports configurations from 10 to 45 feet, providing flexibility for diverse customer needs and optimizing lifecycle costs for medium- to long-distance, high-volume hydrogen transport.

CIMC-Hexagon combines the strengths of its parent companies: Hexagon Purus’s six decades of experience in composite high-pressure hydrogen storage and validation from over 700 MEGC systems deployed worldwide, together with CIMC ENRIC’s full industry chain layout in hydrogen equipment and decades of energy equipment manufacturing expertise. This enables full-process control from core components to system integration, ensuring world-leading product performance and reliability.

Dual-Market Strategy Advances Commercial Hydrogen Storage and Transport

CIMC-Hexagon is pursuing a “Asia first, domestic follow” dual-market strategy. Initially, it will leverage CIMC ENRIC’s foundation in Southeast Asia to expand into the Asian regional markets, capturing new share with certified, compliant products. Simultaneously, the company will advance R&D and certification for a full series of MEGCs at different pressure levels, continuously enriching its product portfolio.

In the domestic market, CIMC-Hexagon will actively participate in shaping hydrogen storage and transport standards, promoting the compliant application of MEGC products within China’s hydrogen infrastructure to support the nation’s “dual carbon” goals. Going forward, the company will fully leverage synergies from its parent companies in technology, channels, and production capacity to optimize costs and delivery efficiency. It will provide customized solutions for regional market needs, gradually building a sales and service network, aiming to become a core supplier in hydrogen storage and transport equipment.

CIMC-Hexagon remains committed to technology-driven innovation, deeper integration of parent company resources, and the localization of hydrogen storage and transport solutions. The company strives to provide critical equipment support for the large-scale development of the hydrogen industry and contribute to a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system.

About CIMC Hexagon

CIMC Hexagon is a joint venture established by CIMC ENRIC and Hexagon Purus, focused on the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of Type IV high-pressure hydrogen cylinders and storage systems. The venture combines CIMC ENRIC’s large-scale manufacturing capabilities with Hexagon Purus’s globally leading composite hydrogen storage technology, dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and sustainable hydrogen storage and transport solutions worldwide.

“AI with HKPC” Smart AI Solutions Showcase Series Grandly Opens Focusing on SMEs, Education, and Smart Property Nearly 100 AI Solutions Lead Industrial Transformation

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – The national “15th Five-Year Plan” recommendation has clearly identified the “AI+” initiative as a core strategic deployment. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has also positioned artificial intelligence (AI) as a key development direction for new productive forces. The HKSAR Government is actively aligning with national policies, and the 2025 Policy Address emphasises AI as a core industry for Hong Kong’s future development.

To expand AI application scenarios and enhance enterprises’ competitiveness, the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is hosting the inaugural “AI with HKPC” Smart Solutions Showcase Series, which officially opens today. Professor SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR Government, and the Hon Sunny TAN, Chairman, Hong Kong Productivity Council, officiated at the opening ceremony, underscoring the Government’s and the industry’s shared determination to drive the broader adoption of AI applications. Registration for the event has been enthusiastic, with over 3,000 representatives from the Government, industry, academia and research communities expected to attend, reflecting the “AI for all” trend and strong market demand for digital solutions.

The three-day event focuses on three major themes, including empowering SMEs, digitalised education, and smart property, showcasing nearly 100 ready-to-deploy AI solutions covering diverse scenarios such as operations management, customer interaction, school administration and teaching, and building maintenance. It marks AI’s shift from concept demonstrations to real-world deployment, injecting practical momentum into Hong Kong’s new industrialisation and smart city development.

Professor SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR Government, said: “AI is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. Hong Kong, with its unique strengths in research foundation, international talent pool and open market environment, provides the ideal soil for advancing the industrialisation of AI. The HKSAR Government has been promoting the development of AI in a comprehensive manner across research, computing power, data, talent and funding. HKPC also actively assists enterprises in mastering AI technologies and enhancing AI governance, not only laying a solid foundation for application by businesses, but also nurturing digitally skilled talent with a vision for the future and driving the continuous upgrading of industries. HKPC has long supported and worked closely with the HKSAR Government in advancing innovation and technology development. Let us continue to work hand in hand and seize opportunities, and jointly propel Hong Kong to become a leading pioneer of smart transformation in Asia”.

The Hon Sunny TAN, Chairman of Hong Kong Productivity Council, said: “HKPC actively responds to the national ’15th Five-Year Plan’ recommendation and fully supports the HKSAR Government’s direction of promoting the deep integration and application innovation of AI across various industries. This showcase aims to build a transformation bridge from ‘seeing’ to ‘doing’, not only demonstrating the broad potential of AI technologies, but also providing actionable and scalable pathways to help enterprises extend pilot projects into full-scale deployment, thereby realising AI-driven industry transformation.” He further noted, “As AI adoption accelerates, robust cyber security protection is the foundation for responsible AI use. According to the latest report from the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre, local cyber security incidents in 2025 rose by 27% year-on-year, reaching a record high. HKPC will continue supporting enterprises in building a secure and trustworthy AI application environment, so the industry can innovate with confidence and transform with assurance.”

The “AI with HKPC” Smart Solutions Showcase Series focuses on four common pain points enterprises face during AI transformation, which is “integration challenges, insufficient funding, security concerns, and talent shortage”. Guided by the philosophy of “technology as a bridge, industry as the foundation,” HKPC promotes the popularisation and industrialisation of AI applications. Through the showcase, local SMEs can gain deeper understanding of practical AI use cases across business operations, while also accessing a series of technical solutions and services. HKPC’s self-developed multipurpose AI platform “HKPC Picasso,” aims to respond to the “integration challenges” commonly faced by most enterprises in AI transformation, with “ease of use” as the core concept, providing an end-to-end and executable AI transformation support system for the common needs of different industries. It currently offers six large language model (LLM) modules, over 30 commonly used functional modules, and around 40 applications, supporting rapid development and deployment of smart solutions. This significantly lowers development costs and technical barriers, enabling enterprises to deploy and launch customised AI systems within several weeks. The platform makes AI more accessible, empowering SMEs to kick-start smartification transformation with ease.

HKPC also provides AI Governance and Testing Services to help enterprises address “security concerns”. The services cover AI governance framework design, ethics and compliance review, data privacy assessment, AI content and model security testing, as well as enhancements to model transparency, supporting enterprises in optimising AI systems to meet international standards and establishing a sustainable and responsible AI application framework. In addition, to tackle the “talent shortage” pain point, HKPC offers supporting AI-related training courses to strengthen enterprises’ understanding and practical capabilities in AI application. This helps build a solid foundation for AI transformation while ensuring safety, compliance and public trust throughout technological development.

“AI with HKPC” Nearly 100 Hands-on, Ready-to-Deploy AI Use Cases Across Three Themes

1) Empowering SMEs for the AI Era​ Solution Day (5–6 February)

Aligned with the 2025 Policy Address direction of supporting SMEs in digitalisation and smartification transformation, the showcase features five exhibition zones, presenting “ready-to-use, fast-impact, low-barrier” AI solutions such as AI-powered accounting, process automation, intelligent customer service, and collaboration tools. These solutions cover operations, infrastructure, security, marketing and talent management. The showcase also introduces AI applications incubated through the “HKPC Picasso” platform and HKPC’s AI governance services, helping SMEs explore transformation pathways based on their needs.

All solutions are sourced from HKPC’s free platform Digital DIY, which integrates trusted AI solutions from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Addressing SMEs’ pain points of “limited channels and difficulty in choosing,” the platform provides efficient matching and clear adoption guidance—accelerating transformation and enhancing competitiveness.

2) AI in Education Forum Series & Showcase (5–6 February)

To support the HKSAR Government’s push for digital education and the Education Bureau’s AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching Funding Programme, HKPC co-organises the AI in Education Forum Series & Showcasewith the Education Bureau and Hong Kong Education City, helping schools grasp policy directions, technology solutions and AI teaching planning.

The event features over 60 AI education solutions, including language learning, SEN support and smart assessment, and for the first time centrally showcases 22 projects under the Quality Education Fund (QEF) e-Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme (eLAFP) developed by universities and institutions. The seminar series includes a principals’ forum themed “Achieve More with Less: AI Integration Strategies for Hong Kong Schools,” where primary and secondary school principals share hands-on experience. HKPC Academy will also introduce how schools can leverage Government funding to effectively integrate AI into school-based teaching, learning and administration to improve efficiency.

3) AI Driven Solutions for Smarter Property Sharing Session (9 February)

The AI-Powered Smarter Property Management Sharing Sessionon 9 February will align with the smart building development blueprint under Smart City Blueprint 2.0, as well as the HKSAR Government’s advocacy for deeper AI integration across industries. It aims to help the industry understand emerging AI applications in property management.

The session will feature multiple AI technologies developed by HKPC, including Water Tank Cleaning Robot successfully piloted with Jones Lang LaSalle, Pureland Drone Facade Cleaningwith advantages for high-altitude work safety, Recycling Bin Transporter utilising automation, AI, and sensor technologies, and anAutonomous Wheelchair suitable for elderly and persons with disabilities, demonstrating how innovation can enhance building management efficiency, improve resident experience, and advance sustainable urban development.

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1. The Hon Sunny TAN, Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony, encouraging SMEs to adopt AI to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency.

2. Professor SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR Government, attends the opening ceremony of the “AI with HKPC” Smart Solutions Showcase Series, supporting the popularisation and practical deployment of AI.

3. Mr Edmond LAI, Chief Digital Officer of HKPC, delivers a keynote speech explaining the core value of HKPC’s self-developed multipurpose AI platform “HKPC Picasso” and how it addresses enterprises’ transformation pain points.

4. The officiating move guests and industry representatives take a group photo to witness the grand opening of the three-day “AI with HKPC” Smart Solutions Showcase Series, marking AI’s toward broader adoption and industrialisation.

5. The showcase features multiple AI application solutions tailored for SMEs, covering smart operations, data analytics and customer experience, attracting many industry visitors for exchanges.

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About the Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied R&D, innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its deep expertise and extensive industry experience in key areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.

HKPC focuses on addressing businesses challenges and industrial technology needs, promoting the full integration between technological and industrial innovation. Through technology transfer, product innovation, intellectual property protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, the Council fosters collaboration with the local business community as well as top global R&D institutions, delivering added value to industries and advancing the development of new productive forces. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city.

To help enterprises capitalise on Hong Kong’s strengths in international connectivity to expand into global markets, HKPC offers comprehensive overseas expansion services tailored to critical areas including product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, enabling businesses to successfully go global from Hong Kong.

HKPC is also committed to providing timely and practical support to SMEs and startups with timely and practical, assisting them in accessing Government funding programmes. Through its FutureSkills training initiatives, HKPC helps both industry and academia stay ahead in latest digital and STEM technologies, nurturing a future-ready talent pool for Hong Kong.

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TK Elevator expands new installation and Universal Service partnership with Hong Kong International Airport

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  • Renewed maintenance contract covers over 300 TKE and third-party equipment over a period of four years, with a total of 358 mobility units now under TKE maintenance at HKIA.
  • This renewed partnership emphasizes TKE’s capability to provide OEM-level services and support for a broad range of elevators, escalators and moving walks.
  • As part of the expansion of Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2, an additional 96 TKE elevators are currently being installed, while 78 more units are being added at the Terminal 2 Concourse.

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility solutions, announces an extended maintenance contract with Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This renewed partnership highlights TK Elevator’s capability to deliver on its Universal Service proposition to provide OEM-level services and support for mobility equipment across major brands, contributing to the development of HKIA. By providing efficient mobility solutions for all passengers and visitors, TK Elevator helps fulfil the airport’s commitment to operational efficiency.

This marks TKE’s third four-year contract renewal with HKIA, underscoring TKE’s ongoing commitment to delivering customer-centric services over the past decade. Under this latest four-year contract, TK Elevator will provide maintenance service for 282 TKE and third-party elevators, escalators and moving walks serving passengers in Terminal 1, as well as more than 70 third-party units in the new Terminal 2.

The longstanding partnership extends beyond service provision. As part of the expansion of Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2, an additional 96 TKE elevators are currently being installed, while 78 more units are being added at the Terminal 2 Concourse. With 358 mobility units under TKE’s care across the airport, the company continues as a trusted, long-standing partner of HKIA. Beyond maintenance and new installation contracts, our iwalk modular moving walk solution powers HKIA’s Skybridge—the world’s longest airside bridge—which won Project of the Year 2025 in the Moving Walks category from Elevator World magazine.

“We are thrilled to reinforce our partnership with the Hong Kong International Airport,” said Jürgen Böhler, CEO Asia Pacific, TK Elevator. “As HKIA solidifies its role as a leading aviation and logistics hub driving growth and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area, TK Elevator proudly supports this vision by delivering innovative mobility solutions that enhance seamless travel across public transport networks in China and beyond.”

ABOUT TK ELEVATOR

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, including design, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – including multi-brand modernization and service any place, any time. With TK Elevator’s AI and digital solutions there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024/2025. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

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K-pop Star G-Dragon’s First Solo Fan Meeting in Southeast Asia Goes on Sale on MAISEAT

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2026 – K-pop star G‑Dragon’s first solo fan meeting in Southeast Asia went on sale on Thursday via MAISEAT, the global live‑events platform under Damai Entertainment (HKEX:1060), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group (HKEX:9988). This also marks MAISEAT’s most significant overseas top-tier artist project in Southeast Asia since the platform’s launch.

The event will take place from February 21 to 22, 2026, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Thailand. Tickets are available via the MAISEAT website and mobile app.

Screenshot of the 2026 G-DRAGON FAM MEETING event listing on MAISEAT’s website, Bangkok, February 21–22, 2026.
Screenshot of the 2026 G-DRAGON FAM MEETING event listing on MAISEAT’s website, Bangkok, February 21–22, 2026.

The Bangkok stop forms the Southeast Asia leg of G‑Dragon’s 20th‑anniversary fan‑meeting series, following earlier events in Seoul and Yokohama. Branded “2026 G‑DRAGON ‘FAM’ MEETING [FAM+ILY: FAMILY: FAM ILOVE YOU]”, the event centers on “family”. “FAM” is taken from the first three letters of the word family, which G‑Dragon reinterprets as “FAM I LOVE YOU”, positioning fans as family and presenting the tour as a shared “family gathering”.

The announcement quickly gained traction across Chinese, Korean and Thai social platforms. On the day the event listed, related hashtags about the fan meeting and the K‑pop star surged onto microblogging platform Weibo’s hot-search rankings. The event dates, which fall on the fifth and sixth days of the Lunar New Year, further heightened anticipation among the fans eager to celebrate the holiday with the artist.

Launched by Damai Entertainment at the end of 2025, MAISEAT aims to offer international fans a trusted gateway to world-class entertainment, while providing artists and organizers with end-to-end support across the ticketing value chain, from sales to audience engagement.

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