HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) has received a donation of HK$2.95 million from the Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation (“Sprinkles”) to develop the “Harmony between Humanity and Nature Sustainable Education” project. Through curriculum development, teacher training, and community engagement, the project aims to enhance student and public awareness and action regarding environmental protection, sustainable development, and green finance. It specifically addresses the current lack of awareness of green issues among youth and helps establish deeper cultural resonance by exploring the application of traditional Chinese wisdom in modern environmental education.

The cheque presentation ceremony was held at EdUHK on December 19, 2025. Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of Sprinkles, presented the donation on behalf of the Foundation. It was received by EdUHK representatives: President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin; Professor YUNG, Kin Lam Ken, Associate Vice President (Knowledge Transfer and Sustainability);  Associate Vice President (Knowledge Transfer and Development); and Dr. Lai Chi-shing, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Chinese Language Studies. Professor Karen Cheung, President of the UNESCO Hong Kong Association and Dean of the Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development, also attended to witness the event.

The research will pioneeringly integrate “Green Finance Education,” a key focus of the Foundation, with traditional ecological philosophy. It aims to construct a “Harmony between Humanity and Nature” environmental education model, providing a new paradigm for global sustainable development education that combines cultural depth with an empirical foundation, further realizing the Foundation’s vision of “benefiting mankind through ecological protection.”

EdUHK President John Lee expressed his heartfelt gratitude for Sprinkles’ support. He noted, “Sustainable education is not merely the transmission of knowledge, but the shaping of values and behaviors. We hope that through education, we can cultivate future generations to live more responsibly and work together to build a more resilient society.”

President Lee praised Sprinkles for engaging in “a cause with vision, action, and warmth,” and looked forward to further deepening the integration of environmental concepts and educational practices with the Foundation’s support, jointly creating a greener and more inclusive future.

Dr. Ma Jun stated that he is delighted to establish a partnership with EdUHK. He believes that leveraging EdUHK’s professional strengths and rich experience in the education sector will inject continuous momentum into the sustainable development of society.

Sprinkles has always been committed to environmental education and the promotion of green finance. In addition to organizing the “Children’s Environmental Essay and Painting Competition,” it has produced environmental education animations such as “Raine’s Green Realm Rescue” (tentatively titled). Supporting EdUHK’s “Harmony between Humanity and Nature Sustainable Education” research continues the Foundation’s emphasis on education. Drawing on past experience in producing environmental animations, the project will attempt to combine AI technology to design teaching materials and curricula, hoping to cultivate students’ ecological awareness in a vivid manner and further enhance the standard and dissemination capabilities of green finance education. Furthermore, this research will explore the practical application of Chinese ecological concepts across different geopolitical and cultural backgrounds, aligning with Sprinkles’ vision of promoting cross-regional exchange to spread green concepts further.

About Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation

The Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation is a charitable foundation initiated in Hong Kong by Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman and President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association, along with a group of like-minded individuals passionate about public welfare. It is dedicated to supporting and promoting charitable causes such as research, concept promotion, public education, and international cooperation in areas including green development, environmental protection, climate change response, and biodiversity conservation.

Since the Spring Sunrise” Children’s Environmental Writing and Drawing Competition in 2022 received an enthusiastic response, Sprinkles, together with the Compassion Award – Xu Xiaohui Memorial Fund, has successfully held three editions. These have gained widespread social recognition, receiving over 2,700 excellent entries from Hong Kong students.

Since 2023, serving as the Hong Kong Secretariat for the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), which has over 70 member institutions globally, Sprinkles has helped organize a series of green finance capacity-building activities in Latin America, Hong Kong, Huzhou, the Middle East, Central/West Asia, and Africa, with over 5,000 trainees and beneficiaries.

Sprinkles continues to invest more resources to make environmental knowledge easily understandable to the public through lively and interesting methods, sparking concern for environmental issues and cultivating a group of young environmental guardians holding the “Harmony between Humanity and Nature” philosophy. The Foundation has also initiated an AI environmental education animation development project, aiming to enable children and adolescents to recognize, understand, and learn how to protect the environment, educating and inspiring the next generation to become active participants and future leaders in addressing climate change and environmental protection.

Sprinkles (HK) Charity Foundation is a charitable institution exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance of the Hong Kong Government.

Website: https://www.sprinkles.org.hk

TAIPEI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global renewable electricity initiative, RE100, requires participating companies to consume at least 0.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity per year. However, most companies in Taiwan fall below this threshold and are therefore unable to demonstrate their renewable electricity commitments and achievements on an internationally recognized platform. To address this gap, the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has established tre100 an initiative that enables companies of all sizes and sectors in Taiwan to commit to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2050.

Led by CIER, the official RE100 Local Campaign Partner in Taiwan, tre100 follows the same technical criteria and reporting standards as RE100 but removes the minimum electricity-use requirement. This allows Taiwanese companies to credibly disclose their renewable electricity progress and align with international expectations, regardless of company size.

Tre100 is particularly valuable for suppliers within global supply chains. As multinational corporations increasingly require their suppliers to use renewable electricity, and prioritize partnerships with companies that can demonstrate such commitments, smaller suppliers often face challenges in proving their progress without affiliation to a recognized initiative. The lack of a credible reporting framework can put Taiwanese suppliers and non-large energy users at a disadvantage when competing for international clients.

At the official launch of tre100 on December 12, Tze-Luen Lin, Deputy Executive Director of the Executive Yuan’s Energy and Carbon Reduction Office, noted that tre100 will help improve business negotiations for suppliers by providing transparent and standardized reporting. Han-Chang Hsieh, Deputy Director-General of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, also expressed support for tre100, highlighting its role as a verification tool that international clients can rely on when assessing Taiwanese companies.

CIER is well positioned to lead tre100, having served as RE100’s Local Campaign Partner for more than six years. Through its close collaboration with Climate Group, CIER has published three RE100 Taiwan Reports, which have become key reference materials on Taiwan’s renewable electricity market for both domestic and international stakeholders.

The first companies to join tre100 include Gudeng, FSP and SUSS. At the launch event, these firms emphasized the importance of having a dedicated platform to clearly communicate their renewable electricity targets and progress to global partners.

Tre100 represents a significant step toward expanding renewable electricity commitments beyond large energy users to include the majority of Taiwanese companies. By aligning with RE100 standards and reporting practices, tre100 is expected to accelerate Taiwan’s renewable energy transition while strengthening the global competitiveness of its members.

KARACHI, Pakistan, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MindHYVE.ai, Inc., and Khoja (Pirhai) Shia Isna Asheri Jamaat (KPSIAJ) announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic collaboration to introduce responsible, community-centered AI innovation across KPSIAJ’s education and healthcare ecosystem.

Under this agreement, MindHYVE.ai™ will support KPSIAJ in deploying its proprietary agentic AI platforms, ArthurAI™ for adaptive learning and ChironAI™ for clinical decision-support readiness evaluations, across the Fatimiyah Education Network (FEN), Fatimiyah Higher Education System (FHES), and Fatimiyah Hospital, with a shared mission to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance human development, and improve community wellbeing.

A Phased Approach to Inclusive AI Adoption

The collaboration includes the Dawn Directive, a globally recognized 90-day AI Literacy & Fluency Program developed with the California Institute of Artificial Intelligence (CIAI). Faculty, clinicians, and designated stakeholders will participate in foundational training covering AI literacy, fluency, applications, ethics, and future-skills.

A pilot of ArthurAI™ will also be explored with selected student and faculty cohorts—demonstrating personalized learning pathways, adaptive assessments, teacher dashboards, and AI tutor capabilities.

In parallel, ChironAI™ will undergo a non-clinical readiness evaluation, including workflow reviews, simulation on de-identified cases, localization for Pakistan’s clinical context, and definition of readiness criteria such as safety, performance, and governance.

This partnership anchors KPSIAJ as one of Pakistan’s earliest adopters of responsible, community-driven AI transformation.

Leadership Statements

Bill Faruki, Founder & CEO, MindHYVE.ai, Inc., said:
“Our partnership with KPSIAJ reflects MindHYVE’s belief that AI must first and foremost serve humanity. By bringing reasoning-first, ethical AI to the heart of education and healthcare, we are empowering communities with tools for transformation—built on transparency, dignity, and human alignment.”

Abul Hassan Gokal, President, KPSIAJ, said:
“KPSIAJ has always invested in education, welfare, and healthcare as pillars of community progress. Through this collaboration with MindHYVE.ai™, we are preparing our institutions and our youth for the future—one where technology and ethics work hand-in-hand for societal benefit.”

About KPSIAJ

Khoja (Pirhai) Shia Isna Asheri Jamaat (KPSIAJ), based in Karachi, Pakistan, is a longstanding non-profit organization providing education, healthcare, welfare, and civic services to its community and the wider population. Its institutions include the Fatimiyah Education Network, Fatimiyah Higher Education System, and Fatimiyah Hospital.

About MindHYVE.ai™

MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE’s technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.

With operations in North America, Asia, and Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.

Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668

Media Contact:
Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io

On the penultimate day of competition, teams across various disciplines battled for a place in the finals, while Phygital Drone Racing produced a worthy winner.

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After five days of electrifying competition fusing physical sport and digital mastery, the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC is set to reach its stunning climax with an action-packed final day of competition on 23 December 2025.

From its spectacular launch on 18 December and throughout five straight days of fierce battles, the biggest tournament in phygital sport is coming to its conclusion. The penultimate day saw some of the most intense action yet as crowds flocked to ADNEC hoping to grab a ringside seat for the closing stages of phygital sport’s most popular disciplines.

Today’s schedule delivered undefeated speed and skill across multiple sports, setting the stage for an unforgettable final day of action. Clubs and competitors are now preparing to vie for ultimate glory in the remaining grand finals across Phygital Football powered by ADNOC, Phygital Basketball.3on3 Freestyle brought to you by M42, MOBA Mobile.MLBB, Phygital Fighting.FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, VR-game.HADO Global Invitation..

Drone Racing One claim victory in Phygital Drone Racing presented by insurancemarket.ae

Phygital Drone Racing, which has proved one of the most popular attractions at this year’s tournament, was packed to capacity as the final four teams took to the track for the drama-filled final. In a nail-biting race 50 laps, Drone Racing One emerged victorious, finishing just 21 seconds ahead of their nearest rival Team BDS to become GOTF 2025 champion.

They join an elite roster of the Games of the Future 2025 champions crowned over the past few days of electrifying competition at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

Win became the first discipline champions at GOTF 2025, delivering a commanding 2–0 victory over Vikings in the MOBA PC.Dota 2 grand final. The entire competition showcased world-class teamwork and strategy, thrilling fans with high-intensity gameplay.

Battle of Robots brought sparks and steel to the arena on day three as Fierce Roc secured the winners’ trophy with their undefeated heavyweight robot, Deep-Sea Shark. Their thrilling head-to-head showdown against Team Colbalt demonstrated raw mechanical power and strategic mastery under pressure.

Rounding out the list of champions, Phygital Dancing.Just Dance saw Ivan “myakekcya” Vlasov claim the crown after outshining a global field, delivering a captivating display of rhythm, precision, and endurance.

Thrilling finals set for tomorrow

The spotlight now turns to the remaining championship showdowns, with final line-ups confirmed across several headline disciplines.

In Phygital Football powered by ADNOC, the stage is set for a dramatic end as Troncos FC take on MEXICO QUETZALES – ARMADILLOS FC following an impressive run through group and knockout stages. Both sides have showcased tactical innovation and athletic grit throughout the week, and tomorrow’s clash promises to be a showstopper. Catch all the action live from 20.30 GST.

The Phygital Basketball.3on3 FreeStyle brought to you by M42 competition will see LIGA PRO TEAM and Moscowsky face each other to claim the ultimate prize after they earned their places through dynamic displays of teamwork and skill on court and in the digital phase. With the trophy within reach, this final match-up is poised to captivate fans with fast-paced action and highlight-reel moments. Live coverage starts from 17.30 GST with the third-place playoff, with the grand final at 18.30.

Aurora Gaming and ONIC also battled through today’s MOBA Mobile.MLBB, semi-finals to secure their spots in the final, setting up an electrifying phygital showdown that will test strategic depth and flawless execution under tremendous pressure. The Third-Place Play-Off will take place at 15:00 GST, followed by the Grand Final at 18:00 GST, where the MOBA Mobile.MLBB champions at GOTF 2025 will raise the trophy.

Tomorrow will also see the final day of competition across Phygital Fighting.FATAL FURY – City of the Wolves, and Phygital Shooter.CS2. Meanwhile VR-Game.HADO Global Invitation will bring the world’s leading HADO clubs to Abu Dhabi for an explosive one-day meet.

As the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC approaches its final moments, fans around the world can tune in and witness every breathtaking finale. Catch all the action live via the official GOTF OTT platform at tv.gofuture.games, where comprehensive coverage, highlights and exclusive content will bring the climax of this groundbreaking phygital tournament to viewers everywhere.

For full schedules, results and the latest updates, visit gotfabudhabi.com.

About Phygital International (PI):  

Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.

For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com  

About the Games of the Future (GOTF):  

The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 is currently being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/ 

press@phygitalinternational.com 

Phygital athletes competing in the physical side of Phygital Football

Phygital athletes competing in the phygital side of Phygital Basketball

Athletes lift the Phygital Drone Racing presented by Insurancemarket.ae

TAIPEI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VIA Labs, Inc. (VLI), a leading supplier of USB4, SuperSpeed USB, USB 2.0, and USB Power Delivery Controllers, announced its new line of industrial-grade USB 2.0 Hub controllers, VL122 and VL123. This launch marks the company’s entry into industrial-grade applications and highlights its technical capabilities and long-term supply commitment in high-reliability design. VLI will showcase these controllers during CES 2026, January 6–9, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

VIA Labs’ industrial-grade USB 2.0 hub controllers are engineered for stable and reliable operation in extended-temperature environments from -40°C to +85°C and feature enhanced signal integrity and low-power design. They are ideal for embedded systems, servers, industrial PCs, smart retail terminals, and more. These controllers expand VLI’s portfolio into industrial-grade connectivity solutions, enabling customers to build robust, high-availability systems with greater deployment flexibility in challenging thermal environments.

Tony Ho, Senior Director of Product and Manufacturing Engineering at VLI, stated: “VLI has established a comprehensive industrial-grade product reliability verification process from product specification definition to quality- and reliability-driven processes through layout implementation. The key design IP and full-chip system validation are compliant with international electronic environmental stress testing standards.”

He further added, “VLI has established a complete in-house product verification laboratory. High-coverage self-debug test vectors and specialized equipment characterize the electrical performance limits and tolerances of the device under test, ensuring the lowest DPPM in customer applications. We collect and continuously monitor certified test data from our manufacturing and testing partners to ensure strict quality control.”

VL122 is a 4-port USB 2.0 Hub controller compliant with the latest USB 2.0 specification (updated in June 2025), including the DCR specification and related ECN updates. VL122 utilizes the compact QFN28 5×5 mm package, integrates a 5V-to-3.3V linear regulator, and supports flexible configuration management via SMBus or EEPROM, enabling customization of several parameters, including VID/PID and electrical settings of individual ports. VL122 delivers industry-leading low-power performance and has obtained USB-IF USB 2.0 Hub certification (TID# 14201). VL122 USB 2.0 hubs are available in both commercial and industrial grades, with optional unique serialization for applications requiring stringent supply chain traceability.

VL123 is an upcoming 4-port USB 2.0 Hub controller featuring a Multiple Transaction Translator (MTT) architecture that significantly improves throughput when multiple USB full-speed (FS) devices operate simultaneously. VL123 supports a similar flexible configuration scheme through either SMBus or EEPROM and is pin-compatible with VL122. Samples are expected to become available in Q2, 2026.

VIA Labs at CES 2026
Date: Jan 6–9, 2026
Location: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, USA

Product Availability
For sample inquiries, contact your local VIA Labs sales representative or email sales@via-labs.com.

Product Details
VL122 – https://www.via-labs.com/product_show.php?id=126
VL123 – https://www.via-labs.com/product_show.php?id=123

About VIA Labs, Inc.
VIA Labs, Inc. (VLI) is a leading supplier of USB4, SuperSpeed USB and USB Power Delivery Controllers and DP Video Converter, based on the latest USB-IF Standards. VLI leverages its expertise in analog circuit design, high-speed serial interfaces, and systems integration to create a rich product portfolio that includes USB Host, Hub, and Device controllers in addition to USB PD controllers. VLI has demonstrated technology and industry leadership through Standards Development and bringing newly developed USB Technologies to market.