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From Webtoons to Short-Form Drama: Lezhin Accelerates Global IP Value Chain with Launch of “Lezhin Snack”

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–  Lezhin Entertainment Targets Global Short-Form Drama Market with Original IP
–  Renowned Korean Directors Lee Joon-ik and Lee Byung-hun Join the Platform’s Debut Lineup
–  Simultaneous Launch in Korea, the U.S., and Japan on February 4

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lezhin Entertainment, a leading pioneer of the K-webtoon industry, announced today the official launch of Lezhin Snack, a new global short-form drama platform, marking a major step in the company’s strategy to build a comprehensive global IP value chain.

LEZHIN Snack
LEZHIN Snack

Responding to a Fundamental Shift in Content Consumption

The way audiences consume content is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Long-form content once dominated by television and OTT platforms is rapidly giving way to short-form formats optimized for mobile viewing and daily consumption.

In North America alone, quarterly revenue from short-form drama apps is approaching KRW 500 billion, a trend widely attributed to the explosive growth of China’s short-drama market, which surpassed KRW 10 trillion (approximately RMB 50 billion) in 2024 and continues to expand globally.

Against this backdrop, Lezhin Snack is positioned to capture the growing demand for premium short-form storytelling in global markets.

A Deliberate Strategy to Maximize IP Value

Lezhin’s entry into the short-form drama market is not a short-term trend play, but a carefully planned extension of its long-standing IP strategy. The company has successfully built and operated paid webtoon platforms both domestically and internationally, establishing stable revenue streams and a highly engaged user base.

Building on this foundation, Lezhin brings a proprietary library of more than 30,000 original IPs—already validated by global fandoms through Lezhin Comics and Bomtoon—into the short-drama ecosystem. Beyond platform operations, Lezhin has actively expanded its IP business across publishing, merchandise, and collaborations with global partners for drama and animation production.

This accumulated expertise in content curation and IP expansion is expected to converge in Lezhin Snack, creating a differentiated and scalable global IP value chain.

A Proven Content Powerhouse with 70 Million Global Users

Lezhin is widely recognized as a driving force behind the growth of the paid webtoon market. As the third-largest player in Korea, the company holds a particularly dominant position in adult-oriented genres such as BL, GL, and HL.

Today, Lezhin operates 10 platforms in eight languages worldwide and has surpassed 70 million cumulative registered users. The quality of its content lineup, diversity of genres, and loyalty of its global fandom have established a strong competitive advantage in international markets.

Leveraging over a decade of platform operations and fandom-driven business know-how, Lezhin plans to accelerate the global success of Lezhin Snack and expand beyond genre-specific audiences to reach users across all age groups.

Simultaneous Launch in Korea, the U.S., and Japan, with the U.S. as a Strategic Hub

Lezhin Snack will launch simultaneously in Korea, the United States, and Japan on February 4. This global rollout is anchored in Lezhin’s strong track record in North America. Since launching Lezhin US in 2015, the company has grown its cumulative U.S. user base to over 24 million.

In 2024, Lezhin’s North American transaction volume exceeded KRW 20 billion, followed by a projected 40% year-on-year increase to KRW 25 billion in 2025, underscoring sustained and accelerating growth. Strong local fandom engagement has also driven robust demand for merchandise, further strengthening the foundation for Lezhin Snack’s U.S. launch.

Building the Next Stage of a Global IP Value Chain

Lezhin Snack’s core competitive advantage lies in the combination of data-validated original IP and proven production expertise. With access to over 30,000 proprietary IPs and extensive user data accumulated across its platforms, Lezhin can selectively adapt high-potential stories optimized for the short-drama format.

To elevate production quality and challenge perceptions of short-form content, acclaimed directors Lee Joon-ik (The King and the Clown) and Lee Byung-hun (Extreme Job) are participating in the platform’s initial productions. Their involvement is expected to bring cinematic storytelling depth and immersive narrative structures to short-form drama.

Among the launch titles, Director Lee Byung-hun’s original work My Child’s Father Is My Male Best Friend and All-Boys High School, adapted from Lezhin Comics’ top-ranked IP, are highlighted as flagship series with strong global appeal.

Lezhin Snack is designed not only as a content platform but as a strategic testing ground. By leveraging the shorter production lead time of short-form dramas, Lezhin can rapidly validate IP performance, feed insights back into mid- to large-scale content development, and further expand successful IPs into animation, games, and other formats.

A Lezhin spokesperson stated, “Lezhin Snack marks the starting point of our next phase of global IP expansion. By continuously extending the value of our original IPs, we aim to evolve into a truly global IP company that delivers enjoyment to audiences worldwide.”

Media Contact
Ha Ju-young, Manager
Corporate Planning Team, Lezhin Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Email: pr@kidaristudio.com 

Hesai and Grab Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Lidar Deployment Across Southeast Asia

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  • Grab has been appointed as Hesai’s exclusive distributor in Southeast Asia.
  • With this new partnership, Hesai will leverage Grab’s extensive resources and distribution networks to scale regional access to quality lidar sensors.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, today announced a strategic cooperation with Grab (NASDAQ: GRAB), under which Grab will serve as the exclusive distributor of Hesai’s lidar products in Southeast Asia. Through this partnership, Grab will lead the sales, customer support, and marketing of Hesai’s sensors across Southeast Asia.

Hesai and Grab Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Lidar Deployment Across Southeast Asia
Hesai and Grab Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Lidar Deployment Across Southeast Asia

Through this strategic partnership, Hesai will leverage Grab’s extensive resources and established distribution networks to ramp up the availability of reliable, high-quality lidar sensors so that customers across the region will be able to access lidar more quickly and easily for use cases across a range of industries and applications, including for robotic solutions and autonomous systems. Grab’s position as Hesai’s exclusive distributor in Southeast Asia also ensures a stable, reliable supply of lidar technology critical to its autonomous mobility and mapping work.

“By expanding access to world-class lidar technology in Southeast Asia, Grab is doing more than improving our own autonomous mobility and mapping capabilities; we are providing the essential ‘eyes’ that allow robotics to ‘see’ and navigate safely, thus ensuring that 3D intelligence can be made accessible and scaled to every industry across our region,” says Anthony Tan, Group CEO and Co-founder of Grab.

David Li, CEO and Co-founder of Hesai, says, “Lidar is a core technology that enables robots to achieve autonomous perception and safer operations. The Southeast Asian market has shown strong demand across manufacturing, logistics, and service robots. Through our partnership with Grab, we will leverage our mature and reliable lidar technology with the needs of local markets, accelerating the deployment and large-scale lidar adoption for robotics applications.”

Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology that uses light to measure distance and map environments with high precision. Hesai is the global leader in lidar solutions, holding the top market share in the overall automotive, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), and autonomous mobility sectors.

Southeast Asia is projected to experience an unprecedented surge in demand for AI-powered automation, particularly in the manufacturing, mobility, and logistics sectors (1). As a result, the use of lidar is expected to move from early validation to large-scale commercial deployment across the region.

The partnership positions both companies to advance Physical and Embodied AI across Southeast Asia. Through the partnership, Grab and Hesai will facilitate access to this foundational hardware across industries in the region, empowering machines to go beyond digital intelligence and operate safely in Southeast Asia’s complex urban environments.

Looking ahead, Hesai and Grab will continue to strengthen collaboration in market development and distribution to advance the deployment of advanced lidar technology across Southeast Asia.

About Grab

Grab is a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, operating across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors. Serving over 800 cities in eight Southeast Asian countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – Grab enables millions of people everyday to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending and insurance, all through a single app. We operate supermarkets in Malaysia under Jaya Grocer and Everrise, which enables us to bring the convenience of on-demand grocery delivery to more consumers in the country. As part of our financial services offerings, we also provide digital banking services through GXS Bank in Singapore and GXBank in Malaysia. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone. Grab strives to serve a triple bottom line – we aim to simultaneously deliver financial performance for our shareholders and have a positive social impact, which includes economic empowerment for millions of people in the region, while mitigating our environmental footprint.

About Hesai

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525) is a global leader in lidar solutions. The Company’s lidar products enable a broad spectrum of applications including passenger and commercial vehicles (“ADAS”), as well as autonomous driving vehicles and robotics and other non-automotive applications such as last-mile delivery robots and AGVs (“Robotics”). Hesai seamlessly integrates its in-house manufacturing process with lidar R&D and design, enabling rapid product iteration while ensuring high performance, high quality and affordability. The Company’s commercially validated solutions are backed by superior R&D capabilities across optics, mechanics, and electronics. Hesai has established offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto and Stuttgart, with customers spanning more than 40 countries.

Axcelis Announces Participation in SEMICON Korea 2026

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Highlighting New Technologies That Advance Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing Solutions

BEVERLY, Mass., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, announced today that it will showcase its innovative Purion™ platform of ion implanters at SEMICON Korea 2026. The event will take place February 11–13 at the COEX Center in Seoul, South Korea. SEMICON Korea will feature key technology developments shaping the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing, including AI driven process control, advanced packaging methodologies, and sustainable, high efficiency fab operations.

Axcelis will be located at Booth #D522. Semiconductor manufacturers are invited to visit the Axcelis exhibit to learn first-hand about the latest products and upgrades that accelerate intelligent solutions in ion implant and deliver significant technology and manufacturing advantages.

Event highlights:

  • Introducing the Purion H6™: Axcelis’ next generation Purion H6 high current implanter engineered to meet the demands of next-generation semiconductor devices with unmatched purity, precision and productivity.
  • SEMI Technology Symposium (STS) Presentation:Applications of Ion Implantation Technology for Scaling Down Advanced Devices will be presented by Dr. KyungWon Lee, Applications Staff Scientist.
    When: February 11th – 03:15 pm – 03:40 pm
    Location: Conference Room #308, (South), 3F, COEX

President and CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Russell Low, said, “Axcelis is pleased to participate in SEMICON Korea, one of the industry’s leading technology forums. Korea remains a strategic market for our company, and our expanding installed base and support infrastructure underscores our commitment to customer success. We look forward to highlighting our latest innovations, including the next generation Purion H6 high current implanter, which is engineered to meet the most advanced process requirements across the full spectrum of high current applications in all market segments.”

About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 45 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

CONTACTS:
Press/Media Relations Contact: 
Maureen Hart
Senior Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications
Telephone: (978) 787-4266
Email: Maureen.Hart@axcelis.com

Axcelis Investor Relations Contact:
David Ryzhik
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
Telephone: (978) 787-2352
Email: David.Ryzhik@axcelis.com

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Zeta Network Group Outlines Strategic Focus on Real-World Asset Tokenisation as Part of Institutional Digital Treasury Strategy

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NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zeta Network Group (“Zeta“) today outlined its strategic focus on real-world asset tokenisation as a potential extension of its institutional digital-asset treasury approach, reflecting its assessment of emerging developments in balance-sheet and capital-management practices.

As digital assets gain wider acceptance among public companies, Zeta has observed that treasury strategies are increasingly evolving beyond simple asset holding, and instead towards greater diversification, capital efficiency, and governance-aligned deployment. In this context, real-world asset tokenisation may provide a framework for representing familiar financial instruments on-chain in formats that are consistent with institutional risk, compliance, and reporting standards.

Zeta’s perspective on real-world asset tokenisation is informed by its existing digital-asset activities across different parts of the value chain. The company operates upstream through Bitcoin mining and manages a substantial digital-asset treasury position. As treasury strategies mature, the focus would naturally shift towards addressing how digital liquidity can be paired with more stable, yield-bearing instruments. In that context, real-world asset tokenisation represents a natural area of strategic evaluation rather than a departure from existing activities.

“Bitcoin has demonstrated its role as a liquid and transparent digital asset,” said Patrick Ngan, Chief Investment Officer of Zeta. “Over time, the development of tokenised real-world assets has the potential to complement that liquidity by introducing greater predictability, yield stability, and duration management within a disciplined treasury framework.”

Zeta views real-world asset tokenisation as an extension of established treasury practices, instead of a replacement for traditional finance. By enabling exposure to familiar asset classes through more efficient digital formats, this approach may support balance-sheet resilience while preserving the governance and internal-control standards expected in public-market environments.

The company is currently assessing potential asset classes, infrastructure models, and operational considerations related to real-world asset tokenisation. Any future initiatives will be evaluated in line with applicable regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and public-company governance expectations.

Zeta stated that it will continue to monitor market developments and regulatory progress as it advances its institutional digital-asset treasury strategy, with a focus on capital discipline, transparency, and long-term balance-sheet management.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, formulated in accordance with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, reflecting the Company’s projections about its future financial and operational performance, employ terms like “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “potential,” “target,” “aim,” “predict,” “outlook,” “seek,” “goal,” “objective,” “assume,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “positioned,” “forecast,” “likely,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately,” and similar expressions to convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, assumptions, and projections, involving judgments about future economic conditions, competitive landscapes, market dynamics, and business decisions, many of which are inherently challenging to predict accurately and are largely beyond the Company’s control. Additionally, these statements are subject to a multitude of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other variables that could significantly diverge the Company’s actual results from those depicted in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, varying economic conditions, competitive pressures, regulatory changes and other risks that may be included in the annual reports and other filings that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

About Zeta Network Group

Zeta Network Group (Nasdaq: ZNB) is a U.S.-listed digital infrastructure and financial technology company pioneering the convergence of traditional finance and the digital asset economy. The Group is developing a Bitcoin-centric institutional finance platform that integrates digital asset treasury management, Bitcoin liquidity aggregation, and sustainable Bitcoin mining operations, all within a regulated Nasdaq framework.

Led by a global team of finance and technology experts, Zeta Network is redefining institutional digital finance by merging the governance and transparency of a public company with the innovation and scalability of blockchain to create a trusted bridge between capital markets and decentralized finance.

For more information, visit ir.thezetanetwork.com.

For Media Enquiries
Xinqi@lunapr.io 

Providence Therapeutics Announces World-First Personalized Pediatric mRNA Cancer Vaccine Trial

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Landmark Australian study opens new possibilities for children with aggressive brain tumors and signals opportunity for Canada and USA.

CALGARY, AB and BRISBANE, Australia , Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Providence Therapeutics, a Canadian clinical-stage mRNA biotechnology company, is supporting a world-first clinical trial evaluating personalized mRNA cancer vaccines for children with advanced and treatment-resistant brain tumors.

The PaedNEO-VAX trial, funded by Providence Therapeutics, in combination with the Australian Government and a host of philanthropic donors, is the first multi-site pediatric study to test individualized mRNA vaccines designed specifically for each child’s cancer.

The trial is co-led by The University of Queensland and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and will begin in March 2026 across seven pediatric hospitals in Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. It is sponsored by the Australia & New Zealand Children’s Haematology and Oncology Group (ANZCHOG).

Providence Therapeutics is contributing its proprietary mRNA vaccine platform and manufacturing expertise to support the creation of personalized vaccines tailored to each patient’s tumor biology.

A New Frontier for Pediatric Brain Cancer

PaedNEO-VAX is open to children and adolescents with relapsed or refractory high-grade brain tumors, including high-grade glioma, diffuse midline glioma, medulloblastoma, and ependymoma.

Phase I will establish safety and optimal dosing, while Phase II will evaluate clinical outcomes such as disease progression, survival, and quality of life for patients and families.

Using genome sequencing and advanced data analysis, tumor-specific targets will be identified for each child. Customized mRNA vaccines will then be manufactured in Australia by Southern RNA, with an expected turnaround of approximately 10 weeks from enrollment to dosing.

“Where Hope and Science Intersect”

Providence’s interest in pediatric brain cancer is deeply rooted and personal.

“In 2013, my 13-year-old son Adam was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and given about 12 months to live. We were fortunate that we were able to get him into remission, and in 2015 I founded Providence Therapeutics with the mission to be ready if his cancer came back.” said Brad Sorenson, Founder and CEO of Providence Therapeutics. “In early 2024 that horrible day came when his GBM recurred in his brainstem and throughout his spine, and we rushed to make a personalized vaccine for him. Adam was the first person to receive a Providence cancer vaccine, and he responded remarkably well. It is a rare good-news story, and he is still doing well today. Providence’s mission today is to see Adam’s success shared as widely as possible.”

“This trial embodies our mantra of ‘Where Hope and Science Intersect.’ After more than a decade of scientific work, Providence is honoured to help bring hope to families facing devastating diagnoses. We are proud to support this world-first pediatric trial in Australia and hopeful that it will pave the way for similar initiatives in Canada and throughout the world.”

An Open Invitation to Canada and the USA

Providence Therapeutics views this landmark trial as both a scientific breakthrough and a model for collaboration.

Following the Australian example, Providence welcomes dialogue with Canadian and USA leaders, cancer foundations, and cancer research organizations interested in exploring how similar cancer vaccine programs could be advanced in Canada and the USA.

This trial demonstrates what is possible when public investment, clinical leadership, and patient-driven innovation align — offering children and families facing the most aggressive cancers something profoundly needed: Hope.

About Providence Therapeutics:

Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Calgary, Canada Providence Therapeutics Holdings Inc. is a clinical stage platform mRNA company with proprietary technologies and know how including: INTENT™ lipid nanoparticle delivery and expertise in mRNA design and manufacturing. Providence has multiple programs in oncology, infectious disease, and animal health.

For more information visit www.providencetherapeutics.com

Media Contact: media@providencetherapeutics.com

 

HKPC’s “Foresight 2026” Bridges Opportunities with the 15th Five-Year Plan Help Enterprises Grasp the Latest Economic and Technological Trends Create a Successful Road to Go Global

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) today successfully launched its annual flagship event, “ForeSight 2026”, at the HKPC Building, with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) as the strategic partner of the event. With the theme of “Empowering Hong Kong’s Innovation Ecosystem, Bridging Opportunities with the 15th Five-Year Plan”, the event brought together, both in online and offline, more than 500 government, business, industry leaders and approximately 16,000 viewers in Chinese Mainland to discuss how Hong Kong can proactively connect with the national “15th Five-Year Plan” and jointly promote innovation and industrial integration, helping enterprises achieve high-quality development and enhance international competitiveness.

The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, officiated at the forum and expressed, “The country has consistently given strong support to Hong Kong’s development of innovation and technology. Whether in the ’14th Five‑Year Plan’ or in the recommendations for the ’15th Five‑Year Plan’, there is clear support for Hong Kong to develop into an international innovation and technology hub”. He added, “Looking ahead, we will continue to proactively align with national development strategies, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and further strengthen the linkage between technology and industry. We will encourage enterprises to devote more effort in research and development, expand the scope of technology applications, and nurture innovative enterprises with an international outlook and forward-looking vision, driving the economy toward a high value-added and more diversified future”.

The Honourable Sunny TAN, Chairman of Hong Kong Productivity Council, said in the closing remarks, “The ’15th Five-Year Plan’ brings significant and far-reaching development opportunities to Hong Kong. At the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee’s recent group study session, President Xi Jinping urged adopting a strategy whereby industry poses questions and science and technology provide the answers. HKPC will continue to play an active role in promoting innovation and industrial upgrading, closely echoing the overall development strategies of the national and HKSAR Government, and making good use of innovative technologies to address business challenges, providing comprehensive support to enterprises to accelerate their upgrading and transformation, enhance their competitiveness, and seize new opportunities”.

Unlocking Hong Kong’s Connectivity Advantages and Gathering Leadership Wisdom

The “ForeSight Visionary Leaders Panel” was held at the day, moderated by Mr Vincent WONG, Columnist and Media Veteran, and invited industry leaders including Ms ZHI Tao, Founder of Beijing Yunji Technology Ltd., Mr WANG Yong Chao, Founder and Chairman of Henan Oriental Materials Company Ltd., Mr Jonathan CHIU, President of Schneider Electric Hong Kong, Mr Peter YAN, JP, Director-General, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Mr Mohamed D. BUTT, MH, Executive Director of Hong Kong Productivity Council, to share their insights. The topic features three key areas of enterprise going global, technological empowerment and talent development, and delved into the practical experience of how enterprises can achieve innovation-driven and high-quality development under the national “15th Five-Year Plan” through Hong Kong’s role as a “bridgehead”, Chinese brands going international through Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s advantages in technical support and innovative talent gathering, and how it can provide the Chinese Mainland enterprises with a one-stop platform for upgrading and going globally.

Realising the Full Empowerment of Enterprises to “Go Global”

HKPC echoes the national and HKSAR Government’s development strategies to address business challenges and industrial technology needs. Over the years, HKPC has successfully assisted many Chinese Mainland and local enterprises in expanding overseas markets, with many of these expansions implemented in Southeast Asia, Europe, ASEAN and the Middle East, etc., achieving upgrades and internationalisation. In recent years, HKPC and OASES have jointly established an “introduction-application-growth-go global” service model to help enterprises go global, with success cases include Westwell, Yunji Technology, UNISEE, etc. HKPC will continue to work with OASES to leverage the advantages of “Made in Hong Kong” to help enterprises connecting the world through Hong Kong.

Mr Peter YAN, JP, Director-General, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said, “Hong Kong possesses a robust financial system, deep talent pool, and an international environment that integrates with international regulations, standards and operation practices. Coupled with the government’s relevant industry policies and long-established overseas networks, Hong Kong provides unique support for Chinese Mainland enterprises to use Hong Kong as a base to go global, as well as for overseas enterprises to development in the GBA. OASES is dedicated to attracting global strategic enterprises from five strategic I&T sectors, actively aligning with the national 15th Five-Year Plan. We provide comprehensive landing support services and assist enterprises in establishing their ‘first project’ in Hong Kong, fully leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a ‘Super Connector’ and ‘Super Value-Added'”.

At the same time, HKPC, as a member of the GoGlobal Task Force of the HKSAR Government, will continue to focus on providing “Six Tactics to Go Global” for enterprises through “The Cradle Go Global Service Centre” (The Cradle), including smart production, Technology research and development and evaluation, international standards and testing, professional services, training and on-site visits, and funding schemes, to support Hong Kong to leverage its unique advantages and empower enterprises to expand overseas with high quality.

Since its establishment in April, The Cradle has attracted more than 350 companies that have expressed interest in using its services. Among these, over 100 cases have entered a concrete follow‑up stage. Together with overseas expansion projects supported prior to its establishment, the cumulative total exceeds 450 cases.

For more details, please watch the video “Six Tactics to Go Global“.

Bringing the strengths of Government, Industry, Academia, Research and Investment to Build an Innovative Industrial Ecosystem

HKPC has been working closely with the government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors to promote new industrialisation and enhance the new quality productive forces of industries, including:

  • The major project led by Harbin Institute of Technology on key technologies and equipment for circular economy: Provide dynamic identification and big data resource pool construction solutions for multi-source solid waste in megaurban agglomerations
  • The project led by Jiangsu University on wheat green smart processing and key technology integration and industrialisation demonstration: Provide core technical support such as AI and the Internet of Things
  • Tsinghua University: Jointly established a technology centre to focus on the industrial transformation of intelligent manufacturing and AI technology
  • Zuquan Research Institute of Fudan University: Signed a cooperation agreement to promote collaboration and transformation of scientific and technological outcomes between Shanghai and Hong Kong

HKPC will continue to promote cross-sectoral dialogue between government, industry, academia, research and investment, focusing on the implementation of future industries and technology applications, and helping to build Hong Kong into a key node in the global I&T value chain.

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  1. HKPC’s annual flagship event, “ForeSight 2026”, themed “Empowering the Innovation Ecosystem and Bridging Hong Kong with New Opportunities under the 15th Five‑Year Plan,” brought together numerous government and business leaders.
  2. The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered a speech as the guest of honour at the “ForeSight 2026”, pointing out that going forward, efforts will continue to proactively align with national development strategies and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation.
  3. The Honourable Sunny TAN, Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council and Legislative Council Member, said in his closing remarks that the Productivity Council will leverage innovation and technology to address enterprises’ real pain points, provide all‑round support to help enterprises accelerate their upgrading and transformation, enhance competitiveness, and seize new opportunities.
  4. The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo‑po, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, GBM, GBS, MH, JP (centre); The Honourable Sunny Tan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council and Legislative Council Member (second from right); Mr Peter YAN, JP, Director-General, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (second from left); Mr Emil YU, BBS, JP, Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (far right); and Mr Mohamed D. BUTT, MH, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (far left), attended HKPC’s annual flagship event, “ForeSight 2026”.
  5. Moderated by veteran media professional Dr. Vincent WONG, industry leaders shared their insights at the “ForeSight Visionary Leaders Panel”.

    6. (From right to left) Mr Peter YAN, JP, Director-General, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises; Mr Jonathan CHIU, President, Hong Kong, Schneider Electric Hong Kong; Mr WANG Yong Chao, Founder & Chairman of Henan Oriental Materials Company Limited; Ms ZHI Tao, Founder of Beijing Yunji Technology Ltd.; and Mr Mohamed D. BUTT, MH, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Productivity Council.

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About 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 business 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.

For more information, please visit HKPC’s website: .

GameChange Solar selected to supply trackers for 1,290 MWp Bisha Solar PV Plant in Saudi Arabia

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DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking technology, announced that it has won an order to supply its Genius Tracker™ 1P system for the 1,290 MWp Bisha Solar PV Independent Power Plant in Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed by ACWA Power, with L&T appointed as the EPC partner.

GameChange Solar Genius Tracker
GameChange Solar Genius Tracker

The Bisha project is part of Saudi Arabia’s expanding renewable energy pipeline under the PIF programme, where meeting delivery timelines requires strong regional supply capability. GameChange Solar’s expanded manufacturing presence in Saudi Arabia, with 6 GW of annual capacity, strengthens the company’s ability to support large-scale projects with dependable regional supply.

Located in the Asir Province, the plant will deploy GameChange Solar’s advanced Genius Tracker™ 1P platform featuring SmartStow™, PowerBoost™ and WeatherSmart™ systems. These features ensure reliable performance in Saudi Arabia’s harsh climate, characterized by high wind speeds, unpredictable wind directions, hurricanes, and extreme heat.

“Bisha demands reliability, and that is what our platform is built to deliver. The experience we have across a wide range of projects, the consistency of our manufacturing and the operating results we’ve achieved globally form the foundation of our work here. Our focus is to support the Kingdom with technology that performs in real conditions,” said Vikas Bansal, CEO – International, GameChange Solar. “With this project, our collaboration with L&T crosses 2 GW. It is a significant milestone for us and reflects a working relationship built on clarity, accountability and long-term commitment. L&T is an important partner for us, and we value the trust they place in our team and our technology.”

“At L&T, our suppliers are integral to our value chain and project success. The inclusion of Gamechange Solar reflects our confidence in their capabilities and sustainable business practices. We look forward to a collaborative partnership that strengthens execution excellence and delivers superior value to our clients,” said Mr. A Ravindran, Senior Vice President & Head – Renewable IC, Larsen &Toubro Limited.

About GameChange Solar

GameChange Solar is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 53 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky and optimize plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.

For more information about GameChange Solar and its solar tracking solutions, visit www.gamechangesolar.com.

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Nisha Wadhwani
Lead – Marketing, GameChange Solar
nisha.wadhwani@gamechangesolar.com

 

SKT’s Haein Gains Momentum as a Core Driver of Korea’s AI Strategy

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–  The company celebrates six months since the launch of Haein, its GPU cluster designed to support large-scale AI workloads and foundation model development.

–  Haein is differentiated by an integrated full stack software platform — including Petasus AI Cloud, AI Cloud Manager, and GPUaaS Service Orchestrator — streamlining AI infrastructure deployment and operations.

–  Haein’s GPUaaS is being utilized for the Korean Government’s Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project, supporting the development of globally competitive and nationally strategic AI models.

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today marked the six-month anniversary of Haein, its GPU cluster built for GPUaaS, launched on August 1, 2025, designed to support large-scale AI workloads and the development of advanced AI models.

The name Haein is inspired by Haeinsa Temple, home to the Tripitaka Koreana (Palman Daejanggyeong) — one of the world’s most complete and enduring collections of Buddhist scriptures. SK Telecom chose the name to reflect its vision of building a foundational AI infrastructure that enables the creation, accumulation, and responsible use of knowledge over time.

Since its launch, Haein has become a core GPU computing platform supporting Korea’s AI initiatives, including foundation model development and large-scale AI training. Over the past six months, the cluster has progressed from initial deployment to stable operations, enabling faster experimentation, improved training efficiency, and scalable collaboration across teams and partners.

A key differentiator of SKT Haein Cluster is its fully integrated full stack software, comprising Petasus AI Cloud, AI Cloud Manager, GPUaaS Service Orchestrator. Together, these components form an end-to-end platform optimized for complex AI workloads, allowing customers to move seamlessly from infrastructure provisioning to model development and deployment.

At the infrastructure layer, Petasus AI Cloud provides a high-performance, AI-optimized data center virtualization platform that supports heterogeneous xPU environments, including GPUs and CPUs. Its Dynamic Allocation technology enables flexible partitioning and assignment of large GPU clusters by virtualizing various transport protocols such as NVLink, InfiniBand, and RoCEv2, thereby enhancing security, performance, and resource efficiency.

Through Petasus AI Cloud’s virtualization features, Haein provides each customer with a fully segregated environment by logically isolating both the GPU and network fabric at the tenancy level. This process takes less than an hour to prepare an isolated environment, compared to physical isolation, which can take several days to weeks depending on the size of the cluster.

Building on this foundation, AI Cloud Manager simplifies large-scale AI training through intelligent job scheduling and multi-tenant user environment, enabling multiple teams to train massive models concurrently on shared GPU clusters while maintaining predictable performance and optimal utilization.

The GPUaaS Service Orchestrator provides unified, real-time visibility into GPU, network, and storage resources, delivering actionable insights that help customers run their AI jobs in a more stable and efficient manner. This enables customers to develop models and bring them to market faster, while allowing SK Telecom to minimize operational overhead and total cost of ownership (TCO).

By fully integrating these software layers, Haein streamlines the traditionally complex process of configuring and validating multiple infrastructure tools. This integration significantly reduces deployment lead times and mitigates economic losses associated with delayed fault detection. Furthermore, Haein’s comprehensive monitoring and AI-driven anomaly detection capabilities—delivered through the GPUaaS Observability solution—enable immediate identification of failures and rapid service restoration, minimizing customer downtime and ensuring reliable service continuity.

In August 2025, Haein was selected for a national initiative aimed at strengthening the foundation for developing globally competitive AI foundation models. Through this initiative, Haein has been actively utilized as a core AI computing infrastructure supporting large-scale AI model training and experimentation under Korea’s Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project.

About SK Telecom

SK Telecom has been leading the growth of the mobile industry since 1984. Now, it is taking customer experience to new heights by extending beyond connectivity. By placing AI at the core of its business, SK Telecom is rapidly transforming into an AI company with a strong global presence. It is focusing on driving innovations in areas of AI Infrastructure, AI Transformation (AIX) and AI Service to deliver greater value for industry, society, and life.

For more information, please contact skt_press@sk.com or visit our LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/company/sk-telecom.

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