GENEVA, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Youth Forum (WYF), an international nonprofit advancing challenge-based learning and youth development across more than 30 countries, today launched the Global AI Talent Compact at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, where WYF served as an official session partner.
The summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland, is the United Nations’ leading platform on artificial intelligence.
The Compact establishes an open global action network built on five commitments: expanding access to AI literacy; defining the human capabilities that matter most in the AI era; scaling real-world, challenge- and project-based learning; safeguarding youth well-being; and recognizing ability through evidence of real work, not credentials alone.
“AI is changing not only how young people learn and create, but how talent is identified and recognized,” said Houston Hou, Global Executive Convener of WYF. “Young people need pathways through which real ability can be seen, trusted and connected. The Compact is an open invitation to build those pathways together.”
WYF Launches Global AI Talent Compact at AI for Good Global Summit 2026
The launch convened leaders from across the UN system, academia and youth innovation, including Fabrizio Hochschild, former UN Under-Secretary-General; Frédéric Werner, Head of Strategic Engagement, AI for Good, ITU; and Ben Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Minerva Project. Alongside speakers from AI Singapore (AISG), the ASEAN Foundation, the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), the United Nations University (UNU), and student AI communities including the Imperial AI Group, the Oxford Guild, the University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Student Team (UTMIST) and the Global AI Alliance at Penn. The Global SDGs and Leadership Development Center served as supporting partner of the session.
Following the launch, WYF will convene founding supporters worldwide — universities, student AI societies, education and innovation organizations, and industry partners — to advance year-round, challenge-based AI learning, new forms of talent recognition, and pathways connecting young talent with real-world opportunities.
About World Youth Forum
WYF is an international nonprofit youth development platform. Through educational programmes, competitions, international conferences and youth-led initiatives, WYF engages more than 500,000 young people annually across more than 30 countries.
The Winnipeg-born entrepreneur who pioneered an industry, championed opportunity and spent 75 years making the world a better place
TORONTO, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bill Pollock, founder of Drake International, passed away July 7, 2026 in Monaco at the age of 97. A humble and private person, Bill’s insatiable curiosity and global mindset was a recipe for success. Over 75 years, he co-founded an industry, created tens of millions of jobs, championed women in the workforce from the very beginning, and built a global enterprise now operating in 14 countries with partner relationships across 128 more — all starting with a conviction that meaningful work changes lives.
William “Bill” Pollock
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1928, the youngest of nine children of Austrian and Polish immigrants, Bill embodied the belief that opportunity, when given, multiplies. A scholarship to the University of Manitoba changed the course of his life. Decades later, he established the Drake Centre at the Asper School of Business to ensure countless others would be given that same chance. Through Drake International, he created jobs, expanded industries and generated economic progress across generations.
He didn’t only build a company — he built for what comes next.
A Pioneer in Industry, Technology and Inclusion
Together with Drake International co-founder Jim Shore, Bill identified a gap in how businesses managed fluctuating workloads and launched Office Overload in Winnipeg — pioneering what would become the modern staffing industry. Drake International was born from that insight in 1951 and has since grown into a worldwide provider of staffing and recruitment, certification and assessment, health and wellbeing, and business-process outsourcing services.
Long before “digital transformation” entered everyday business language, Bill was investing in technologies that connected people across borders, among them PictureTalk, a pre-Zoom video platform, and The Coordinator, one of the first global business email systems. In the 1960s, he personally delivered a speech to Pope Paul VI introducing the theme “One Planet, One People, One Purpose,” a belief that guided him throughout his life. As an early member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, he helped expand its reach from North America to Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and beyond.
And decades before diversity became a business imperative, Bill actively championed women for leadership roles. Today, nearly 80 per cent of Drake International’s global leadership team is comprised of women — a lasting reflection of his conviction that leadership should always be earned through talent, character and capability.
Quotes
“Bill saw potential in people before they saw it in themselves — and then he devoted himself to making sure they had every reason to prove him right. He led with high expectations and lifted people to achieve outcomes they didn’t even know were possible. I feel privileged and grateful to have spent 33 years being influenced, taught and led by him.”
— Karen Meredith, Global CEO and Trustee, Drake International
“He built Drake International to outlast any one person — including himself. It was the plan, pursued with the same clarity and discipline he brought to everything he created. The strength of this organization today is Bill’s greatest achievement.”
— Glenn Agro, Chair, Drake International Board of Trustees
A Thoughtful Succession
In July 2024, Bill transitioned to the role of Chairman Emeritus, with Karen Meredith assuming leadership of Drake International reporting to an independent Board of Trustees. In 2023, he wrote personally to all Drake International employees reaffirming his commitment to their future, on his own terms, in his own time: “I am working with my team to advance my legacy while ensuring your and Drake International’s well-being and continued success for years to come.”
When asked how he wished to be remembered, his answer was simple: “For making it a better world.”
His friends, colleagues and the tens of millions of lives touched through Drake International remain his enduring legacy.
About Drake International
Drake International is a global talent management and workforce advisory partner with operations in 14 countries with a partner network spanning 128 more. Founded in Winnipeg in 1951, Drake supports organizations across the full talent lifecycle through Workforce Solutions (flexible staffing, permanent recruitment, on-site services), Certification, Assessment and Training, Health and Wellbeing, HR Advisory, and Drake Ventures. www.drakeinternational.com
Scottsdale, Arizona – Newsfile Corp. – July 10, 2026 – Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV:GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the company has commenced the following pre-closing activities:
Greenbriar is pleased to announce that it has acquired the 267 acre-feet of deeded water rights needed for Sage Ranch. In addition to the water being directly owned by Greenbriar, Paul Morris has just placed his 76-acre feet of deeded water in an irrevocable escrow account, and Ronnie Strasser, who is under a binding contract with the Company, will soon enter into an irrevocable escrow account.
Water usage demand for Sage Ranch has significantly declined as a result of a recent and accurate water consumption analysis, performed by the city over the last two years. This data accurately reflects the much smaller individual unit footprint of the 995 homes at Sage Ranch, compared to an earlier outdated analysis, based on much larger older homes in the community, prior to 2021. In addition, Sage Ranch has adapted to more drought resistant native landscaping, providing an overall substantial water use reduction.
Sage Ranch allows the city to provide new housing inventory to the badly needed affordable new home shortage plaguing the Southern California Region. The market for Sage not only includes the immediate local area market, which traded 600+ homes in fiscal 2025, but also includes the large aerospace and industrial community of nearby Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County, 33 miles away. Sage is a 20 to 45 minute drive from major employers such as Edwards Air Force Base, The US Air Force Test Center, Northrop Plant 42, (the new B-21 Raider) Space X, Mojave Air and Spaceport, Pacific Steel Group (first new steel furnace in California in 80 years) Hydro-Store, Terra Gen’s new 5,000 MW solar farm with 8,000Mwh of new battery storage and numerous other local industries. 35 miles to the west lies the Greater Bakersfield area which is in the heart of the California agriculture and petrochemical industries. The city provides new homes to these dynamic employers, and Sage is at the centerpiece of this effort, both literally and figuratively.
Sage Ranch is an environmental showcase due to its specific location. No automobile is required for any travel to and from school (all three schools; high, middle and elementary schools are all immediately bordering Sage Ranch on three sides) and the downtown retail and tourism center is a five-block walk.
Sage Ranch will bring over $260 million of new construction work to the city over 7 years, provide millions of dollars of taxes plus city fees over the life of the project. Its impact is substantial, and its importance is significant.
Greenbriar will now undertake work to concurrently close the construction loan to fund all of the improvements and the first phase construction of the first 144 homes, solicit the best quality final bids from subtrades through our General Contractor, Richard Phillips Homes, Inc., to commence the physical improvements; and apply to the city for the full suite of permits required to build the improvements, starting with grading, curb and gutter, wet and dry utilities, sidewalks, and roads. Greenbriar provided the city with extensive engineering documentation in 2024.
On July 7th, 2026, the Company re-executed the Mandate Agreement with its Project Finance lender to fund construction, subject to industry standard and customary closing conditions.
About Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc.
Greenbriar is a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy. With long-term, high impact projects and led by a successful industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued assets directed at accretive shareholder value.
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Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A, a copy of which is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.
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SK hynix commences ADR trading with an “Opening Bell” ceremony attended by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and key executive leadership
Company aims to expand investor base and solidify leadership as a “Core AI Partner” in the memory market
CEO Kwak Noh-Jung “I’d like to thank investors and customers and pledge to unlock memory’s potential and empower employees to achieve more”
SEOUL, South Korea, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has listed its American Depositary Receipts[1] (ADRs) on the NASDAQ stock market, entering the heart of the global AI industry and capital markets, and opening a new chapter to elevate its status as a leading global company.
[1] ADRs (American Depositary Receipts): Certificates issued by a depositary bank that represent shares of a non-U.S. company and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges. ADRs enable foreign companies to access the U.S. capital markets while maintaining their primary listing in their home market. They also allow U.S. investors to invest in foreign companies through the U.S. market without opening overseas brokerage accounts or dealing with foreign currency transactions.
To commemorate the listing, SK hynix held an “Opening Bell” ceremony on the morning of July 10 (U.S. Eastern Time) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York, officially marking the commencement of trading.
The milestone event was attended by top leadership from both the group and the company, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Executive Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won, and SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung.
As the AI era accelerates, data centers are expanding rapidly, driving a surge in demand for AI memory to support them. SK hynix is a world-class memory semiconductor company equipped with the industry-leading technology and stable supply capabilities demanded by global Big Tech customers. In particular, the company has established a significant competitive edge in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), the core component of AI accelerators.
With this listing, SK hynix plans to broaden its global investor base in the U.S. capital markets and further solidify its position as a “Core AI Partner.”
Prior to the listing, SK hynix conducted a global institutional investor roadshow across major regions, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia, which focused on the company’s competitiveness and growth potential as a leader in the AI memory market.
Beyond raising capital, this listing is expected to serve as a turning point for SK hynix, enabling the company to strengthen its ties with the next-generation computing ecosystem, unlock new business opportunities and deepen strategic partnerships down the road.
In his commemorative remarks, CEO Kwak Noh-Jung highlighted three core themes: Trust, Innovation, and Growth. The CEO said, “I’d like to thank our investors and customers for their trust and support. Through continuous innovation, we will push the boundaries of what memory can achieve while empowering our employees to reach even greater accomplishments.” He added, “SK hynix seeks to be wherever AI is, continually demonstrating our technology leadership.”
Following today’s successful trading debut, the ADR offering is scheduled to close on July 14 (U.S. Eastern Time). The newly issued common shares underlying the ADRs will be additionally listed on the KOSPI Market of the Korea Exchange on July 29 (Korea Time).
About SK hynix Inc. SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements concern and are based upon, among other things, SK hynix’s expectations regarding the completion of the offering and the realization of any potential advantages, benefits and the impact of, and opportunities created by, the offering. When SK hynix uses words such as “may,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. SK hynix’s expected results may not be achieved, and actual results may differ materially from expectations. This may be a result of various factors, including, but not limited, the risks and uncertainties described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the registration statement relating to the offering and all other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. SK hynix undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
CHANGSHA, China, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EGOT winner John Legend made a surprise appearance on Hunan TV’s Chinese music competition Singer 2026, produced by Hunan TV, performing “All of Me” and “Imagine” on piano. His fully live, pitch-perfect delivery drew widespread praise online, with many calling it a “masterclass”. In a post-show interview, Legend said the show’s cross-border, vocal-focused atmosphere moved him deeply. “I’m not here to win, but to learn and connect.”
Since 2024, Singer has hosted over 20 international artists, each delivering memorable performances while experiencing Chinese culture—a two-way fusion of Eastern and Western musical traditions.
Two Classic Songs, One Local Immersion
Onstage, Legend remained humble, offering thoughtful comments on fellow contestants. He praised Vinida’s powerful, energetic performance, saying it deserved first place, and noted that her rap-infused style expanded his view of musical boundaries. He complimented Zhang Yuan’s theatrical stage presence and nuanced vocals, recognized Qi Yu’s ethereal Chinese singing style, and acknowledged Hu Yanbin’s solid, sophisticated arrangements. Rather than treating rivals as competitors, he saw them as collaborators. Before each round, he watched rehearsals closely, drawing inspiration from Chinese melodic phrasing and understated emotional expression, weaving Eastern aesthetics into his own delivery—using pure voice to bridge cultures.
Beyond the stage, Legend visited Yuelu Mountain and explored Changsha’s local cuisine with Vinida, who was surprised by his skill with chopsticks. He said he loved the city’s vibrant street life, and that the authentic cultural experience deepened his understanding of the Eastern roots of Chinese pop music.
Calling Singer a Rare Platform for Global Musicians
Legend spoke highly of Singer 2026, noting that few music shows consistently bring together top domestic and international talents on an equal footing, free from cultural barriers and encouraging diverse genres. His time in Changsha gave him a close-up view of the vitality of Chinese music, nurtured by millennia of heritage. The show’s open, creative environment allows artists of different languages and styles to transcend geography and communicate through melody alone. For him, this guest appearance was not just a competition, but a complete cultural exploration—using music to shorten distances and engage in a respectful dialogue between East and West.
As a long-running cross-cultural music IP, Singer 2026 continues to welcome global artists. Past participants include Jessie J, Michael Bublé, Charlie Puth, and Adam Lambert, each delivering unforgettable moments that embody the harmonious blend of Chinese and international pop traditions.
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2026 – Green SM has been recognized with two prestigious accolades at the HR Asia Awards 2026: “Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Vietnam” and the Technology Empowerment Awards. These achievements recognize the Company’s people-centric talent strategy, its commitment to empowering employees through technology, and its efforts to cultivate a unified organizational culture across its global operations.
Green SM representatives receive the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Vietnam” and “Technology Empowerment Awards” at the HR Asia Awards 2026.
The HR Asia Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious annual human resources awards, recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture and sustainable people development. Winners are evaluated using the TEAM (Total Engagement Assessment Model), which measures employee engagement, organizational trust, and workplace experience, drawing on benchmarking data from more than 2.5 million employees across 20,000 organizations throughout the region.
According to the independent assessment conducted for the HR Asia Awards 2026, Green SM significantly outperformed market benchmarks in the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” category, achieving outstanding scores across several key dimensions, including technology enablement in the workplace (4.8/5), workplace sustainability (4.71/5), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (4.72/5).
A defining element of Green SM’s workplace culture is its unwavering commitment to the principle that “Every Voice Counts.” This commitment is embedded through comprehensive employee engagement initiatives, including regular internal surveys, 360-degree performance evaluations, and multiple feedback channels that transform employee insights into tangible improvements in policies, workplace practices, and operational excellence.
At Green SM, talent development is viewed not merely as an HR function but as a strategic driver of service excellence. The Company continues to invest comprehensively in recruitment, professional training, operational standardization, workplace culture, and structured career development pathways for its Green Drivers. In parallel, Green SM delivers continuous capability-building programs for managers and employees, combining practical learning with digital learning platforms to strengthen leadership and management capabilities and organizational agility in an evolving business environment.
Alongside its investment in people, Green SM has been progressively building a unified organizational culture across its international markets. Rooted in values established in Vietnam while embracing the diversity of local cultures and communities, the Company fosters an environment that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and empowerment. This enables teams across different countries to uphold consistent service standards while remaining responsive to the unique needs of local customers and communities.
Green SM also received the Technology Empowerment Awards in recognition of its continued digital transformation in human resource management. Through the digitalization of HR processes, the development of competency frameworks, the expansion of digital learning ecosystems, and the integration of data-driven people management, the Company has streamlined repetitive administrative tasks, enhanced decision-making efficiency, and enabled employees to devote greater focus to innovation, customer experience, and superior service delivery.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan, Global Chief Executive Officer of Green SM, said: “Our people have always been the cornerstone of Green SM’s sustainable growth. We believe that when individuals are empowered by technology and united by shared values, our teams across every market can deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. These two awards affirm the direction we have taken and further strengthen our commitment to building a truly multinational organization with its roots in Vietnam.”
In 2026, Green SM aims to expand its global workforce and partner network to approximately 400,000 people worldwide. As the Company continues to accelerate its international expansion, it will further invest in talent development and technology-driven people management to build a highly capable global workforce, maintain consistent service excellence across markets, and advance its vision of becoming the world’s leading green mobility platform.
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A Smarter Green Future: A New Era of GreenTech Enabled by AI Government, Business and Research Leaders in Dialogue on AI-empowered Green Technology
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2026 – In light of the global net-zero transition, AI and green technology continue to serve as vital engines driving economic growth and industrial advancement. The TVB Green Summit 2026, organised by Television Broadcasts Limited (“TVB”), was successfully held today under the theme “A Smarter Green Future: A New Era of GreenTech Enabled by AI”. The Summit brought together representatives from the government, business, technology and professional sectors to jointly explore how AI accelerates the green transition, drives sustainable economic development, and creates new momentum for the green future of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The TVB Green Summit continues to connect different sectors, foster knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration, and work towards a smarter, greener and more sustainable future for Hong Kong.
Photo 1: The “TVB Green Summit 2026” was held today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Summit was officiated by Prof. SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (centre); Mr. Jeffrey LAM, GBM, GBS, JP, Executive Council Member, HKSAR, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited (2nd right); Dr. Hoey Simon LEE, MH, JP, Member of the Committee for the Basic Law of HKSAR, Legislative Council of the HKSAR (1st left); Mr. Bryan PENG, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (1st right); and Mr. Sai Wo SIU, General Manager (Business Operations), Television Broadcasts Limited (2nd left).
This year’s Summit examined AI, innovation and technology, low-carbon development, sustainable supply chains, and building decarbonisation from multiple perspectives, promoting cross-sector exchange and collaboration. The Summit was honored to have officiating guests Prof. SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr. Jeffrey LAM, GBM, GBS, JP, Executive Council Member, HKSAR, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited; Dr. Hoey Simon LEE, MH, JP, Member of the Committee for the Basic Law of HKSAR, Legislative Council of the HKSAR; Mr. Bryan PENG, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises; and Mr. Sai Wo SIU, General Manager (Business Operations), Television Broadcasts Limited. The Summit also introduced the Environmental, Social and Governance Awards 2026 (TVB ESG Awards 2026) and the judging panel.
Prof. SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, stated in his keynote speech, “The Government is actively enhancing Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem, promoting the development of a comprehensive I&T ecological chain encompassing the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. The Government is providing more favourable conditions for development of green technology. The Innovation and Technology Fund has supported approximately 160 green technology-related R&D projects. The newly established third InnoHK research cluster, ‘SEAM@InnoHK’, focuses on advanced manufacturing, materials, energy, and sustainable development. These initiatives provide support to nurturing of world-class green technology R&D outcomes in Hong Kong, while responding to the nation’s strategic direction in developing emerging industries including new energy and energy conservation.”
Industry Leaders Share Sustainability Practices, Driving Green Transition with Innovative Thinking Following the opening, industry leaders took to the stage at the Leadership Insights Sessions and the Green Innovation Forum to share how innovative thinking and practical experience drive sustainable development, offering forward-looking inspiration for enterprises. The three Leadership Insights Sessions featured Mr. James TAM, Co-Chairman of EcoCeres; and Ms. Brenda HOU, CFA, Senior Head of Asia-Pacific Global Partnerships and Client Solutions at CFA Institute, as respective speakers. Mr. James TAM shared the application of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the building of a regional circular supply chain based in the GBA to drive the aviation industry’s green transition; Ms. Brenda HOU elaborated that AI is a key driver of green transformation — helping to identify transition risks and optimise capital allocation. Hong Kong can leverage its strengths as an international financial centre to support green and transition finance across the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr. Jeffrey LAM, GBM, GBS, JP, Executive Council Member, HKSAR, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited, presented at the Leadership Insights Session titled “Qianhai and Northern Metropolis Interconnection: Building a New Pattern for Green and Low-Carbon Development”, noted that Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park will leverage the deep interconnectivity between Qianhai and the Northern Metropolis to forge a new green and low-carbon development model for the GBA. By setting ESG targets, developing high value-added green industries, building green infrastructure and offering one-stop, high value-added support services, the Park will drive low-carbon transition and cross-boundary collaboration — achieving a win-win of economic prosperity and sustainability, and contributing to GBA’s high-quality development.
Furthermore, the Green Innovation Forum, themed “From Hong Kong to the World: Building a Global Future through AI and GreenTech”, featured Mr. Bryan PENG, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, as the keynote speaker. He noted that OASES has successfully attracted 124 strategic enterprises to Hong Kong, including Tencent Cloud and Tianqi Lithium, both of which also participated as speakers at the forum. These enterprises will collectively invest a total of $73 billion and create 25,000 job opportunities in Hong Kong, further advancing the city’s development into an International Innovation and Technology Centre. OASES will soon announce its seventh batch of strategic enterprises and continue to attract more leading green energy and green technology companies to Hong Kong. This was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Hoey Simon LEE, MH, JP, Member of the Committee for the Basic Law of HKSAR, Legislative Council of the HKSAR. Focusing on how enterprises can seize low-carbon development opportunities across the GBA and global markets, Mr. Mark WANG, Vice President of Tencent Cloud; and Ms. Doris KWOK, Deputy General Manager of Tianqi Lithium Corporation, sharing how enterprises can leverage green data centres and smart energy to balance AI computing demands with carbon reduction, while advancing battery recycling and the utilisation of new energy materials.
In the Industry Insights Session, themed “Guide to Sustainability: The Sustainable Transition of the Textile Industry”, Mr. YEUNG Fan, BBS, Chairman, HK General Chamber of Textiles, introduced that the textile and apparel industry faces shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer shopping habits, enterprises should embrace the philosophy of “governing the enterprise for the greater good”. This drives sustainable development through stronger governance, supply chains and carbon footprint analysis. Mr. Howard LEE, Associate Director, Green Tech, HKSTP, then moderated a discussion with Ms. Anne CHOW, Marketing & Business Development Manager, Consinee Group Co. Limited, exploring new directions and opportunities for sustainability in the textile industry, such as low-carbon cashmere, green technology applications and smart factories.
Spotlighting GBA Innovation, Property Decarbonisation, and ESG Women’s Empowerment — Diverse Perspectives to Unlock Green Opportunities Mr. Joseph CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, stated in his keynote speech, “Hong Kong’s green debt market has grown at a remarkable pace. Total green and sustainable debt instruments issued in Hong Kong exceeded USD76 billion in 2025, with bonds arranged locally reaching approximately USD38 billion, representing over half of Asia’s market share. As of end-June 2026, the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme has approved subsidies for over 700 green and sustainable debt instruments issued in Hong Kong, which involves debt issuance amount of over HKD1.5 trillion. We will support the exploration with the Mainland and international multilateral financial institutions of the establishment of a Hong Kong-based Green Technology Projects Accelerator. The Accelerator will provide incubation, acceleration, and empowerment services for green technology projects in the Belt and Road Regions.”
The afternoon session featured a GBA Green Innovation Roundtable, themed “Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Hub – Accelerating Cross‑Border Collaboration with AI‑Enabled Green Technologies”, moderated by Mr. Ivan LAU, General Manager of Operations (Shenzhen-Hong Kong Nexus). The session engaged Mr. Yee LOCKE, General Manager, South China Region, 51WORLD, in an in-depth exchange on low-carbon transition, AI, and the application of green technology. The discussion explored how enterprises can leverage institutional advantages including flow of capital, data, personnel, and goods, showcasing the immense potential of synergistic development between Qianhai and Hong Kong in advancing green innovation and new quality productive forces.
Thematic Session I, “Advancing ESG Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Economy”, was moderated by Ms. Loretta FONG, Sustainability Assurance Leader, PwC Hong Kong. She engaged with Ms. Jennifer TAN, Partner, 01F Group, Senior Advisor, Ant Digital Technologies; and Ms. Yvonne YEUNG, Chief Executive, HKYWCA, in exploring how digital transformation, business collaboration and corporate governance can empower women, sharing relevant success stories and translating ESG vision into concrete action to advance women’s participation in socio-economic development.
At the closing session “SME Transformation in the Supply Chain: Advancing Green and Technology in Parallel”, Dr. Keith CHOY, General Manager of the Green Living and Innovation Division of HKPC, served as moderator, delivering a conclusion on insights across the Summit’s sessions and leading a panel with four guests, namely Mr. Henry HO, Senior Manager – Sustainability, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited; Prof. Edwin TSO, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach), Chair Professor of Energy and Sustainability, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong; Ms. Oliver SUM, Network Representative for Greater China and the ASEAN, amfori; and Mr. David LO, Head of Environmental Intelligence and Excellence, Green Living and Innovation Division, HKPC, in a discussion on how SMEs with relatively limited resources can leverage AI and data-driven management to achieve carbon reduction in the most cost-effective way, enhance supply chain transparency, and seize market opportunities arising from green building development and international ESG requirements.
Thematic Session II, “How the real estate industry can use technology to reduce carbon emissions”, was moderated by Mr. Alkan AU, Head of Value and Risk Advisory, JLL. Three speakers includes Mr. Elvis LI, CEO, isBIM Limited; Ms. Melanie KWOK, Deputy General Manager, Sustainability and Innovation, Sino Group; and Mr. Marvin WU, Director, Value and Risk Advisory, JLL. They discussed how the construction and real estate industries can adopt the ESG framework to drive low-carbon operations, introducing solutions such as high-quality data utilisation, automated valuation tools and smart monitoring systems, to strengthen risk management and audit tracking, while capitalising on sustainable planning opportunities arising from new development zones.
TVB ESG Awards 2026 Recognises Outstanding Practices of Enterprises in Hong Kong and Macau The Summit also introduced the landmark “TVB ESG Awards 2026” and its judging panel. The Awards encompass categories including the “Outstanding ESG Award”, “Best in ESG Practices”, “Best in ESG Report”, “ESG Environmental Innovative Technology Award”, and “ESG Social Innovative Technology Award”, recognising the achievements of enterprises of all sizes across multiple dimensions including ESG practices, reporting, and innovative development.
To further advance TVB ESG’s mission as a local platform for sustainable development exchange, TVB has once again partnered with the Hong Kong Productivity Council’s “ESG One” to launch the “SME ESG Excellence Award”, covering five categories: “Business Decarbonisation”, “Employee Care”, “Supply Chain Partnership”, “Sustainable Governance” and “ESG Tech Enhancement Excellence”. — aiming to comprehensively recognise SMEs that demonstrate outstanding performance in sustainable development. Registration for the TVB ESG Awards 2026 is now open, with the submission deadline of 5pm on 7 August 2026. For further details about the TVB ESG Awards, please visit: https://www.tvbesg.com.hk/latest-awards/esg-awards-2026
Photo captions: Photo 1: The “TVB Green Summit 2026” was held today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Summit was officiated by Prof. SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (centre); Mr. Jeffrey LAM, GBM, GBS, JP, Executive Council Member, HKSAR, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited (2nd right); Dr. Hoey Simon LEE, MH, JP, Member of the Committee for the Basic Law of HKSAR, Legislative Council of the HKSAR (1st left); Mr. Bryan PENG, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (1st right); and Mr. Sai Wo SIU, General Manager (Business Operations), Television Broadcasts Limited (2nd left).
Photo 2: Prof. SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered the keynote address.
Photo 3: Mr. Jeffrey LAM, GBM, GBS, JP, Executive Council Member, HKSAR, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited, shared at the Leadership Insights Session III — “Qianhai and Northern Metropolis Interconnection: Building a New Pattern for Green and Low-Carbon Development”.
Photo 4: Mr. Joseph CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, delivered the keynote address.
Photo 5: Leadership Insights Session I — “From Table to Sky: New Pathways for Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Green Transition”.
Photo 6: Leadership Insights Session II — “From Risk Management to Growth Engine: How AI, Energy and Investment Accelerate Sustainable Development”.
Photo 7: Mr. Bryan PENG, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, delivered the keynote address at the Green Innovation Forum.
Photo 8: Green Innovation Forum — “From Hong Kong to the World: Building a Global Future through AI and GreenTech”.
Photo 9: Mr. YEUNG Fan, BBS, Chairman, HK General Chamber of Textiles, delivered a speech at Industry Insights Session — “Guide to Sustainability: The Sustainable Transition of the Textile Industry”.
Photo 10: Industry Insights Session — “Guide to Sustainability: The Sustainable Transition of the Textile Industry”.
Photo 11: Greater Bay Area Green Innovation Roundtable — “Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Hub – Accelerating Cross‑Border Collaboration with AI‑Enabled Green Technologies”.
Photo 12: Thematic Session I — “Advancing ESG Women’s Empowerment for a Sustainable Economy”.
Photo 13: Closing Session — “SME Transformation in the Supply Chain: Advancing Green and Technology in Parallel”.
Photo 14: Thematic Session II — “How the real estate industry can use technology to reduce carbon emissions”. Hashtag: #TVBGreenSummit #ESGAwards
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2026 – The inaugural LEAP East 2026 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (8-10 July), gathering more than 35,000 technology professionals, policymakers and investors from 30 countries and regions. The three-day event, the first LEAP summit staged outside Saudi Arabia, featured over 340 speakers, 450 exhibitors and over 400 investors, covering cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, smart cities and new energy industries.
“This turnout speaks volumes about the global appeal of LEAP East and the strength of our shared vision,” said Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) at the opening ceremony of the event. “I am particularly delighted to note that this conference will continue to be held in Hong Kong in the coming three years.”
Other top government officials attending the opening ceremony included Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSARG and Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia.
The event underscored the deepening partnership between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, and highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a unique gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland with the world.
“Hong Kong is perhaps the only city in the world that connects seamlessly to both the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world at the same time,” Mr Chan said. “Working under the common law system, we have robust protection for intellectual property. As a free port, capital, goods, talent and data freely flow in and out of this city. Simple, low tax is a standing feature of our regime. And we are one of the safest, most stable cities anywhere in the world. These are the foundations on which businesses, talent and creativity thrive.”
Mr Chan invited Saudi and Gulf enterprises to use Hong Kong as an international fundraising and risk-management platform, and expressed the HKSAR’s commitment to further strengthening co-operation with Saudi Arabia in innovation, infrastructure, green technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and professional services.
“Innovation needs capital, and Hong Kong is where capital and ideas meet. This is the heart of our ‘Finance+’ strategy – using finance as a powerful enabler to drive the real economy,” Mr Chan said.
(From fifth right) Financial Secretary of HKSARG, Paul Chan; the Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alswaha; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of HKSARG, Professor Sun Dong, and other guests attend the LEAP East 2026 opening ceremony.
Professor Sun noted that the HKSARG’s efforts in promoting innovation and technology (I&T) are bearing fruit. He said the number of start-ups in Hong Kong has surged by 40% since 2021, reaching 5,200 in 2025. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster was ranked first globally in the Global Innovation Index 2025 and Hong Kong ranked fourth globally in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2025, and second globally in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026.
Hong Kong also topped the world in IPO (initial public offering) in 2025, with 119 listings raising some US$35 billion, including many world tech champions.
Professor Sun also met with Mr Alswaha to exchange views on I&T collaborations between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
“This international gathering reflects the rising global I&T momentum, and Hong Kong is proud to serve as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’ for international exchanges,” Professor Sun said.
Meanwhile, Mr Chan revealed that he plans to lead a Hong Kong delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year, bringing leading companies in infrastructure, green tech, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, plus professionals in the finance, investment and professional services sector, to explore concrete projects and further partnership.
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