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KONST Raises $30M Series B funding Led by ADATA Technology to Scale Up AI Data Center Buildout in Asia and Advance Its Token Factory Strategy

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Funds will also advance KONST’s Token Factory strategy as the company serves large enterprises through a three-layer model of compute supply, cloud delivery and AI governance

TAIPEI, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KONST, a Taiwan-based next-generation AI compute operator, announced that it has raised $30 million Series B funding led by ADATA Technology (TPEx: 3260), with strategic participation from M Mobility, Pegatron Venture Capital, and several other corporate investors.

Ben Chang, co-founder and chairman of KONST. Photo: KONST
Ben Chang, co-founder and chairman of KONST. Photo: KONST

KONST will use the proceeds to scale up its AI data center buildout across Asia and accelerate its Token Factory strategy, aiming to meet fast-growing enterprise demand for AI adoption.

Note: Investors are listed in alphabetical order by company name 

Series B Round: Strategic Participation from Multiple Corporate Groups

The round’s principal investors come from memory and storage, electrification solutions, and electronics manufacturing, while other participants span energy, semiconductors, and thermal management — groups that are themselves on the demand side of enterprise AI adoption. KONST said that beyond the capital itself, it places even greater value on the synergies its investors offer across industry use cases and customer applications, which will help connect KONST’s services with real-world deployments more quickly.

“This round is about more than the amount raised. What matters most is that we and our investors share the same vision: AI must make its way into how enterprises actually operate, not stall at proof of concept,” said Ben Chang, co-founder and chairman of KONST. “Once AI is part of operations, computing power is no longer a one-time project expense. It becomes essential infrastructure that enterprises rely on every day. Our investors understand this better than anyone, because they are on the demand side, too.”

From Data Centers to Usage Governance: KONST’s Three Layers Turn Compute into a Service

Enterprise demand for AI is shifting from trials by individual teams to routine use across departments, and compute demand is shifting with it, from one-off project procurement to continuous, fluctuating day-to-day consumption. Fixed-capacity provisioning is finding it increasingly difficult to keep pace with variable usage patterns. Meanwhile, as agentic AI matures, workloads are placing higher demands on computing performance, stability, and reliability. Demand is rising in both volume and quality at the same time, which is precisely why AI infrastructure has become so much more important.

The Token Factory concept treats compute as production equipment and tokens as its output. KONST is building toward it in three layers:

At the foundation is compute supply. Konstra AI takes projects from site selection and the buildout of mechanical, electrical, and environmental control systems through to GPU cluster tuning and acceptance, followed by ongoing operations and maintenance. Proceeds from this round will be used to expand its build capacity across Asia.

In the middle is the conversion layer. Glows.ai breaks cluster compute into smaller units that enterprises access with per-second billing, paying only for what they use.

At the top are governance and delivery. Horizon AI’s (k) ATP Token handles this layer, determining who can use what, how much, and how it is charged.

KONST believes this three-layer division of labor also shows how Taiwan’s existing strengths in hardware and supply chains can extend further up the value chain — from manufacturing compute to delivering it.

(k) ATP Token: One Key to Access Every Model and Manage Team Usage

Governance is the most easily overlooked of the three layers, and it is also where enterprise AI adoption often stalls. The problem isn’t that the models fall short; it’s that no one can say clearly which department used which models, how much was spent, or what happened with each request.

(k) ATP Token is designed around the principle of “One key. Every model.” With a single project key, enterprises can connect to every authorized model, without having to negotiate contracts and build integrations with each vendor one by one.

The platform’s four-tier structure — organization, workspace, project and key — allocates quotas down the organizational hierarchy, sets model access at the project level and flags budgets before they are exceeded. The model and usage of every request are recorded in audit logs. For enterprises already operating at scale, (k) ATP Token goes a step further, bringing every model on the platform under one contract and one invoice, with custom contract pricing based on actual usage. KONST emphasized that (k) ATP Token is not a standalone product but the governance foundation built into every AI adoption project. From day one of a proof of concept, cost tracking, permissions, and request logs are already in place, so going live is simply a matter of scaling up traffic.

“Buying GPUs is only the beginning,” said Chang. “You need data centers you can build, compute you can break down finely, and usage you can keep under control. Only when all three layers are connected do you get what we call delivering compute.”

Focused on AI Adoption at Large Enterprises

KONST said Horizon AI focuses on sizable business groups and large organizations. AI adoption at these customers typically involves multiple departments, integration with existing systems, and long-term governance requirements. What they need is not a point solution but a partner that can work alongside them through the entire adoption cycle. Horizon AI has completed deployments for several enterprises and institutions and is conducting needs assessments with large customers across multiple industries.

As its business grows, KONST continues to expand its team, bringing in talent across a range of disciplines to meet increasingly diverse customer needs. To learn more about open positions, visit KONST’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/konsttech

About KONST

KONST Co., LIMITED is a next-generation AI compute operator headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Through its One KONST brand and strategic partner ecosystem, KONST brings together the capabilities of three brands — Konstra AI, Glows.ai, and Horizon AI — to deliver the complete AI compute value chain as one integrated service. Konstra AI provides compute buildout services for AI data centers, covering end-to-end construction from mechanical, electrical, and environmental control systems to GPU clusters. It also provides equipment operations and maintenance, as well as compute delivery. Glows.ai provides an enterprise-grade GPU cloud platform with per-second billing. Horizon AI is dedicated to AI application adoption and model asset governance. Customers work with one team on one order, whether their needs sit at the compute, platform, or application layer.

Building on Taiwan’s engineering strength and supply-chain advantages, KONST combines capabilities in GPU cluster operations, data center operations and maintenance, cloud platforms, and AI services. Amid the global AI wave, it works with enterprises, developers, research institutions, and international partners to build compute supply that is available, reliable, and sustainably scalable.

Related Links

(k) ATP Token, Horizon AI’s enterprise AI governance platform: https://www.horizon-ai.ai/en/atp

(k) ATP Token console: https://atptoken.ai/

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PR Contact: Jora Huang, Chief Public Relations Officer
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“AI Is Shifting From Understanding to Getting Things Done”: China Telecom’s TeleAgent Hits 1.5 Million Users

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – China Telecom’s office AI agent, TeleAgent, has passed 1.5 million registered users and over 200,000 daily active users (DAUs), marking a steep acceleration from just 27,000 registered users in mid-June. Liu Guiqing, Executive Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of China Telecommunications Corporation, announced the milestone at the opening of PT Expo China 2026. The product was first unveiled at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.

“TeleAgent marks the shift of AI from understanding what is said to getting things done,” said Liu Guiqing. China Telecom sees the 1.5 million-user milestone as evidence that autonomous AI agents capable of end-to-end task execution are transitioning from conceptual showcases into large-scale enterprise adoption.

TeleAgent is built by China Telecom AI Technology Co. (TeleAI) as a native AI application for the workplace, serving individual professionals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large state-owned conglomerates. An enterprise SaaS edition supports multi-device collaboration and scenario customisation, while a private-deployment edition released in mid-August keeps models and data entirely within customers’ local, sovereign environments.

Its skill marketplace has expanded from roughly 40,000 to more than 50,000 skills—99% of which were built directly by end users solving real-world productivity challenges, reflecting a highly active user-generated ecosystem.

TeleAgent runs natively on Windows, macOS and leading Chinese enterprise operating systems including Kylin OS and UnionTech OS (UOS), requiring no complex server setup for individual users. Users can simply drag and drop files into the workspace and let the agent handle end-to-end execution.

Early users are seeing tangible business impact. In an in-depth survey of key enterprise pilot and power users, 90% reported that the agent has become integral to their daily routines, with document drafting, industry research and automated data analysis accounting for more than half of all usage. Seventy-nine percent cited significant productivity gains, and 35% noted the tool exceeded expectations. TeleAgent scored a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 62.9. Among the 74% of surveyed respondents who had previously utilized rival platforms, 89% rated TeleAgent on par with market leaders, while 16% rated it superior.

Real-world deployments demonstrate dramatic workflow compression. A consulting analyst noted that a recurring quarterly task—previously requiring exports of over 20 reports from five disparate systems and half a day of manual data cleaning and charting—now takes five minutes: users upload raw data, state objectives, and receive finalized reports with interactive charts.

Within China Telecom, a regional sales and channel operations unit leveraged the agent during a major commercial campaign to cut daily cross-system consolidation from hours to minutes, automating report distribution entirely.

China Telecom frames TeleAgent’s competitive edge around three core pillars: Security, Efficiency, and Results.

* Security: Built from the ground up with carrier-grade protection, TeleAgent implements a four-layer defence loop covering perception, reasoning, execution and memory. A lightweight security sandbox strictly isolates file access. The product has achieved certifications by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and cleared 99.7% of the 336 threat evaluation scenarios conducted by QiAnXin and other leading security vendors.

* Efficiency & Token Economics: TeleAgent leverages China Telecom’s own Xingchen multimodal foundation model and its integrated “five-in-one” intelligent cloud. This end-to-end control enables China Telecom to pioneer new “Token-based operations”—employing an intelligent model router to direct requests to the most cost-effective foundation models while utilizing context compression to minimize latency and inference costs.

* Results: Tuned specifically for Chinese-language workplace workflows—especially complex spreadsheets, briefings, and presentations—TeleAgent incorporates persistent long-term memory that adapts to user habits over time. In IDC’s technical evaluation of Chinese enterprise-grade general-purpose agent products, TeleAgent scored 6.85 and ranked in the top three nationwide, with cost efficiency, security and task performance well above industry benchmarks.

TeleAgent serves as the enterprise flagship for China Telecom’s unified group-wide agent architecture. At its core is the “Xing Xiaochen” agent hub, which drives multimodal intent recognition, task planning, and tool orchestration under a “build once, reuse across the network” framework.

To date, China Telecom has integrated ecosystem capabilities across navigation (AutoNavi/AMap), corporate travel (Umetrip), lifestyle, and weather, with 60 agent applications from 44 external partners currently undergoing technical integration.

From individual productivity to complex corporate workflows, professionals across marketing, engineering, legal, and consulting are delegating routine paperwork, ledger consolidation, and contract risk reviews to TeleAgent.

Looking forward, China Telecom aims to extend these agentic capabilities across broader enterprise ecosystems, partnering through China Telecom Global to empower multinational organizations with secure, localized, and intelligent digital transformation.

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About China Telecom Global

China Telecom Global Limited (CTG) was established in 2012 and headquartered in Hong Kong as a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Telecom Co., Ltd. As for now, CTG has a presence in 53 countries and markets, with business spanning the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Leveraging its vast network resources of 185 submarine and terrestrial cables with over 304T in intercontinental capacity, 259 Points-of-Presence, and 15 proprietary data centres around the world, CTG has become a global player with an extensive network of service branches and communications infrastructure.

International carriers, multinational enterprises and overseas Chinese customers comprise the majority of CTG’s global customer base. CTG provides its customers with tailored and cost-effective integrated telecoms solutions, suited to different business needs. CTG solutions comprise diverse telecom services, including internet direct access, internet transit, data services, broadband, unified communications, internet data centers, cloud computing, ICT services, fixed-line and mobile services, professional services, industry solutions, telecom operation consultancy and service outsourcing.

MINISO Group’s Latest Business Update

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) (“MINISO“, “MINISO Group” or the “Company“), a world-leading IP-driven retailer and operation platform, today on a voluntary basis provided a business update on the latest performance of its flagship brand MINISO. The figures contained in this press release were based on the preliminary review of the Company’s operational data.

Sales Performance of MINISO Chinese Mainland

Total GMV(1) of MINISO Chinese mainland for the three months ended September 30, 2026 (“26Q3“) grew by 25%-30% year over year (“YoY“), accelerating from the first half of 2026, powered by a high-single-digit SSSG(1).

MINISO Chinese mainland maintained its strong momentum during the National Day holidays from October 1 to October 7, 2026, with total GMV growth of 20%-25% YoY, powered by a low-single-digit SSSG.

Sales Milestone of Proprietary IP YOYO

YOYO, MINISO’s flagship proprietary IP, has generated GMV of over RMB1 billion for the first nine months of 2026 and has officially entered the global IP “One Billion Club”. Since its first product launch in June 2025, YOYO has expanded into 53 countries and regions worldwide, emerging as one of the fastest Chinese original IPs to achieve large-scale global expansion. Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman and CEO of MINISO, stated that YOYO has validated MINISO’s strategic capability as a “world’s leading IP operation platform”, and that MINISO will empower more Chinese original IPs to scale up and accelerate in the global market.

Sales Performance of MINISO Overseas Markets

MINISO overseas markets’ performance was largely in line with the Company’s guidance. MINISO USA delivered a GMV growth of around 20% YoY in 26Q3. Notably, it rebounded to over 30% GMV YoY growth and positive SSSG in September 2026 bolstered by new product arrivals.

This press release was announced by the Company on a voluntary basis to inform shareholders and potential investors of the Company of the latest business update of the Company. This press release was based on the Board’s preliminary review of the relevant operational data of the Company and the information currently available to the Board, and it was not based on any figures or information which have been audited or reviewed by the Company’s auditors. The information contained in this press release may be subject to change and adjustment. Shareholders and potential investors of the Company should note that sales performance of IP products is subject to seasonality, marketing cycles, and the timing of new product launches and that operational data during the National Day holiday period represents a short-term snapshot and is not necessarily indicative of the Company’s performance for the entire fourth quarter of 2026 or any future period. Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities.

About MINISO Group

MINISO Group is a world-leading IP-driven retailer and operation platform offering immersive consumption experiences powered by value-for-money and aesthetic products featuring IP designs. Founded in 2013, the Company has established two brands, MINISO and TOP TOY. MINISO Group has built a worldwide IP ecosystem through its top licensed IPs and proprietary IPs dual-engine model. Guided by its “Life is for Fun” philosophy, it delivers engaging experiences and emotional value to consumers around the world. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.

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MEGA 2026 awards creators exploring new forms of storytelling

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SUZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From a supernatural reimagining of a poet’s story to an immersive interpretation of a book adaptation, winning works at the 6th Media, Exhibition, Graphics, and Arts (MEGA) International Creative Media Festival show how emerging creators are combining cultural narratives with AI, virtual production, and spatial media.


MEGA 2026

Hosted by the Academy of Film and Creative Technology (AFCT) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), MEGA is an annual international festival that connects young creators, universities, and industry organisations.

A record of 2,014 submissions from 10 countries and regions, representing 189 universities and institutions, were received by this year’s MEGA – a 45.5% increase on the previous year. Nearly one-third of the student entries, 473 out of 1,479 works, were submitted to the AI and immersive media categories.

A dedicated immersive media category was introduced this year, following the opening of XJTLU’s Dome Immersive Cinema. Premiered in 2025, the 338.8-square-metre LED display is the world’s first fully integrated dome cinema facility at a university.

The winners were announced on 29 September 2026 at the Suzhou International Expo Centre, where MEGA made its debut as a part of the 15th Suzhou Cultural and Creative Design Industry Trade Expo.

“The Tale of the Peony”, by Yuqing Liu of the University of Hong Kong, won Best AI Short Film. Inspired by Yu Xuanji, a poet of the late Tang dynasty, the film reimagines her story using Chinese supernatural tales. The team used AI to generate keyframe animation for a visual world inspired by the texture of traditional Chinese rice paper, then manually refined the keyframes in post-production.

Siyi Zhang from Beijing Film Academy, China, received the Best Immersive Media Short Film Director award for “Demian”, based on Hermann Hesse’s novel of the same title. It is a narrative-led immersive stage installation that combines projection mapping, AI-generated visuals, LED virtual production, and an interactive set constructed from elastic bands.

MEGA’s aim is to evolve from an annual festival into a year-round creative ecosystem that connects universities, young creators, and industry partners, helping more creative work move beyond campus. “Today’s creative ecosystem is no longer a monologue confined to a single discipline, medium or culture, but a symphony across fields, media and cultures,” said Professor Qian Liu, Dean of AFCT.

LANDMARK Launches ‘Destination CENTRAL’: A District-Wide Invitation to Explore the Dynamism, Luxury, and Soul of Central

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Guided by the Central Passport, LANDMARK invites visitors to experience Central anew— from Louis Vuitton’s global spectacle to cultural, dining and seasonal celebrations.


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – LANDMARK today unveils Destination CENTRAL, inviting local residents and international visitors to rediscover the many sides of Central through the collectible Central Passport. The programme celebrates the district’s long-standing role as Hong Kong’s gateway for arrival, exchange and discovery. Inspired by the spirit of travel, Destination CENTRAL connects experiences across Central, bringing together travel-inspired activations in partnership with Hong Kong Tramways and Asia Miles; district-wide dining privileges; a global spectacle by Louis Vuitton; and THE CHATER, an exclusive dining concept presented by LANDMARK.

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Your Passport to Central

Created by LANDMARK, the luggage-inspired Central Passport is a collectible guide bringing together experiences both within LANDMARK and across the wider district into a seamless journey. Inside, a curated map is paired with personal stories and recommendations from people who know Central closely—from tram motormen, singers and public figures to athletes, celebrated chefs and bar founders—inviting visitors to uncover the area’s hidden character.

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Available from collection points across the district, the Central Passport can be personalised with stamps from eight designated locations. Visitors who collect any three stamps can visit the Destination CENTRAL Redemption Counter on 2/F, LANDMARK ATRIUM to enter a lucky draw and unlock a surprise gift. Lucky winners stand a chance to receive up to 66,000 Asia Miles—equivalent to a round-trip business-class flight to Japan—alongside photobooth experiences, limited-edition keepsakes and dining vouchers. The Central Passport also includes exclusive dining privileges from more than 40 participating partners, including Lan Kwai Fong and The Murray.

Louis Vuitton at LANDMARK

Following iconic presentations on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, 57th Street in New York and ‘The Louis’ in Shanghai, Louis Vuitton brings the latest chapter of its global series to Hong Kong. Unveiling soon, the Maison will present a monumental mega-art installation at LANDMARK, reimagining its enduring “Spirit of Travel”. Complemented by the pop-up store currently at LANDMARK ATRIUM and the upcoming dedicated Basement Brand Exhibition , the experience offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Louis Vuitton—setting the stage for the highly anticipated Louis Vuitton Maison at LANDMARK.

Transit Through Central’s Changing Landscape

The travel narrative continues with the LANDMARK Tram Station and Heritage Route, created in partnership with Hong Kong Tramways. Together, they offer an interactive look at Central’s transport heritage and evolving urban landscape—from its early harbourfront and trading past to today’s connected city centre. The LANDMARK Tram Station recreates one of the city’s first-generation trams, fitted with authentic archive pieces from Hong Kong Tramways, including a traditional ticket punch, a coin box, driving console and “Dick, Kerr” controller.

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A First Class Stop for Dining and Views

Taking the travel theme into hospitality, LANDMARK presents THE CHATER, an exclusive dining concept opening on 6 October, featuring an all-day menu curated by Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Inspired by the elegance and anticipation of a grand station lounge, the new venue brings together Hong Kong and international flavours, with highlights including bubble tea and gourmet quick bites, alongside Pierre Hermé macarons and gelato set to be launched later in the season. The experience will extend to Platform 1889 on 3/F, a first-class railway carriage-inspired feature within THE CHATER’s terrace. Named for the year Sir Paul Chater co-founded Hongkong Land, Platform 1889 pays tribute to a defining moment in Central’s history while offering a prime view of Louis Vuitton’s monumental mega-art installation and the Central skyline.

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Halloween Takes Over Central

From 17 to 31 October, Hongkong Land, supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and district partners, presents Halloween in Central—a heritage-led celebration that transforms Central’s iconic streetscape into a citywide Halloween playground.

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At Statue Square Gardens, South, four large-scale installations set a striking scene: I Am Watching You, a giant eyeball rising over the fountain; The Awakening, a monumental gateway; the photo-ready Coffin Throne; and The Jail, a haunted reimagining of the pavilion.

On Chater Road, the programme begins with Boo-st Your Mood – Pickleball Day in partnership with Pick & Match on 17 October, a wellness-focused afternoon of active fun. This is followed by OPEN by HE.R – Halloween in Central Kick-Off Party on 18 October, bringing live music and high-energy celebrations to the street. Monster Mash Fest – Family Day arrives on 24 October with costumes, face painting, themed bouncy-castle sessions, performances and Halloween treats, before Halloween Day Unleashed closes the programme on 31 October, featuring cosplay, roving characters, themed performances and late-night festivities. Full details are available at https://www.halloweenincentral.com/

“As a key stakeholder deeply rooted in Central, Hongkong Land is delighted to bring Destination CENTRAL to life alongside our district partners, inviting the public to discover the extraordinary charm of Central anew,” said Olivia Luk, General Manager, Marketing, Hong Kong Central, Hongkong Land Limited. “Together with a rich programme of dining privileges and seasonal celebrations, we hope everyone—from daily office workers and local residents to visitors—can shape their own memorable story of Central.”

Exclusive Rewards and Privileges

Destination CENTRAL brings added benefits to every qualifying LANDMARK visit with HSBC-exclusive offers for BESPOKE members. From 28 September to 18 November 2026, eligible BESPOKE members paying with an HSBC Privé Mastercard® or HSBC Premier Mastercard® can receive up to HK$3,000 in BESPOKE Bonus Reward Vouchers, up to 135,000 Bonus BESPOKE Points, and Complimentary Beverage Passes to Platform 1889 at THE CHATER upon registration of cumulative same-day eligible spending.

Terms and conditions apply. For full programme and promotional details, including specific Central Passport mechanisms, please visit https://destinationcentral.hk.

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Please visit the Destination CENTRAL website at https://destinationcentral.hk for the latest programme details, terms and conditions.

Central Passport Collection & Reward Details (28 September – 18 November 2026)

Collection Points Stamp Station Checkpoints
Over 20 Collection Points across Central, including:

  • Destination CENTRAL Stamping Stations
  • Destination CENTRAL Redemption Counter (2/F, LANDMARK ATRIUM)
  • Destination CENTRAL Photobooth (3/F, LANDMARK ATRIUM)
  • LANDMARK Concierges
  • Hongkong Land Office Lobby Concierges
  • The Plaza LKF Lobby (21 D’Aguilar Street, Central)
  • HSBC Main Building (LG/F, 1 Queen’s Road Central — Until 7 October)

Please refer to the website for the complete list of collection points.

Eight Designated Checkpoints Across Central

  • Louis Vuitton Pop-up Store (G/F, LANDMARK ATRIUM — Until 29 October)
  • Central MTR Exit (B/F, Near LANDMARK)
  • The LANDMARK Tram Station (West Bridge, 2/F LANDMARK ATRIUM)
  • THE CHATER (2/F, LANDMARK CHATER)
  • BaseHall 01 (LG/F, Jardine House)
  • Frenchies (1/F, LANDMARK PRINCE’S)
  • HSBC Main Building (LG/F, 1 Queen’s Road Central — Until 7 October)
  • The Plaza LKF Lobby (21 D’Aguilar Street, Central)

Other Destination CENTRAL Activities At A Glance

Experiences & Highlights
Dates

Locations

Inside LANDMARK

Destination CENTRAL Redemption Counter
28 September 2026 – 28 February 2027

2/F LANDMARK ATRIUM
The LANDMARK Tram Station & The Heritage Route

28 September 2026 – 18 November 2026

West Bridge, 2/F LANDMARK ATRIUM

Destination CENTRAL Photo Booth

28 September 2026 – 28 February 2027

3/F Edinburgh Tower

THE CHATER

From 6 October onwards

2/F LANDMARK CHATER

Platform 1889
Late October

2/F LANDMARK CHATER

Louis Vuitton At LANDMARK

Louis Vuitton Pop-up Store

11 September – 29 October

G/F LANDMARK ATRIUM

Louis Vuitton Mega Art Installation

Late October

G/F LANDMARK ATRIUM

Louis Vuitton Basement Exhibition

Late October

B/F LANDMARK ATRIUM

Halloween In Central

Central Halloween Takeover

17 October – 31 October

Statue Square Gardens, South

Boo-st Your Mood – Pickleball Day

17 October
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Chater Road

OPEN By HE.R – Halloween In Central Kick-off Party

18 October
3:00pm – 10:00pm

Chater Road

Monster Mash Fest – Family Day

24 October
12:00pm – 9:00pm

Chater Road

Halloween Night Unleashed

31 October – 1 November

2:00pm – 1:00am

Chater Road

Destination CENTRAL Redemption Gifts

  • 66,000 Asia Miles—equivalent to one Cathay Pacific Business Class round-trip ticket to Japan*
  • 26,000 Asia Miles—equivalent to one Cathay Pacific Economy Class round-trip ticket to Japan*
  • Destination CENTRAL Tram Plush Charm
  • Destination CENTRAL Magnet
  • Destination CENTRAL Photobooth Experience
  • Destination CENTRAL Mini Camera
  • Ami Signature Beef Sando
  • BaseHall HK$50 Gift Certificate
  • THE CHATER HK$50 Gift Certificate

*Based on Cathay Flight Awards – Standard Awards as of 1 September 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

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About LANDMARK

LANDMARK represents the epitome of top-tier luxury shopping and lifestyle experiences. Drawing from a rich heritage which began in 1904 – LANDMARK today is the luxury shopping destination of Hongkong Land’s Central portfolio including 4 iconic connected buildings, LANDMARK ATRIUM, LANDMARK ALEXANDRA, LANDMARK CHATER and LANDMARK PRINCE’S. LANDMARK offers approximately 208 of the finest stores and restaurants, all seamlessly linked by pedestrian bridges. From high fashion and accessories to watches and jewellery, from luxury living to beauty and grooming, from international cuisine to authentic gourmet dining, LANDMARK brings the ultimate shopping experience to the discerning customer.

About Hongkong Land

Hongkong Land is a major listed property investment, management and development group. The Group focuses on developing, owning and managing ultra-premium mixed-use real estate in Asian gateway cities, featuring Grade A office, luxury retail, residential and hospitality products. Its mixed-use real estate footprint spans more than 850,000 sq. m., with flagship projects in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai. Its properties hold industry leading green building certifications and attract the world’s foremost companies and luxury brands. The Group’s Hong Kong Central portfolio represents some 450,000 sq. m. of prime property. The Group has a further 165,000 sq. m. of prestigious office space in Singapore mainly held through joint ventures and five retail centres on the Chinese mainland, including a luxury retail centre at Wangfujing in Beijing. In Shanghai, the Group owns a 43% interest in a 1.1 million sq. m. mixed-use project in West Bund, which is due to be completed in 2028. Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

CFMOTO 675SR-R to Become Official Motorcycle for 2027 WorldWCR

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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 675SR-R, CFMOTO’s high-performance three-cylinder sportbike, has reached an agreement with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme – FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization – DWO, to become the official motorcycle for the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) from the 2027 season. This marks the first time a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has been appointed as the designated supplier for an FIM World Championship-level one-make series.

CFMOTO 675SR-R
CFMOTO 675SR-R

Established in 2024, WorldWCR is the first world-level road racing championship created exclusively for female riders. As a one-make series, all riders compete on identical motorcycles, testing rider skill while providing a validation of motorcycle performance. WorldWCR is one of four series under the WorldSBK umbrella, alongside SPB (Sportbike), SSP (Supersport) and SBK (Superbike).

Proven Performance Lays the Racing Foundation

The production 675SR-R is powered by CFMOTO’s in-house-developed 675cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine, producing peak power of 70 kW (95 hp) at 11,000 rpm and peak torque of 70 N•m at 8,250 rpm, providing a solid foundation for racing evolution.

In the British Superbike Championship (BSB), the 675SR-R has been tested in competition over two seasons. It claimed a podium in its first season, becoming the first Chinese-built production motorcycle to finish on a BSB podium.

The 675SR-R’s racing DNA also comes from joint development by CFMOTO and the Aspar team, CFMOTO’s technical partner in Moto2 and Moto3. During development, Aspar riders and its technical team were deeply involved in testing, directly benefiting the production model’s track performance.

CFMOTO Aspar Riders with 675SR-R
CFMOTO Aspar Riders with 675SR-R

From winning the Moto3 manufacturers’ world championship to now becoming the one-make model for WorldWCR, CFMOTO is using its track performance to reshape the global market’s perception of China’s motorcycle industry.

CFMOTO Aspar Riders Testing 675SR-R
CFMOTO Aspar Riders Testing 675SR-R

Outlook: A New Global Phase for CFMOTO

The 2027 WorldWCR season will mark the 675SR-R’s first large-scale competitive appearance in the world’s premier women’s motorcycle racing championship. CFMOTO will provide a comprehensive technical support system, including race bike preparation, parts supply and an on-site technical team.

MEXC and Payward Highlight Collaboration as Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049

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MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC,a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, and Payward, the parent company of Kraken, shared their perspectives on the convergence of crypto and traditional finance during a TOKEN2049 Singapore panel. MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade and Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi, discussed how broader market access, retail demand and collaboration between platforms could shape the future of global trading.

MEXC and Payward Highlight Collaboration as Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049
MEXC and Payward Highlight Collaboration as Crypto and TradFi Converge at TOKEN2049

Crypto and TradFi Move Closer Together

An important theme was the shift toward more connected, always-on markets. Vugar said blockchain infrastructure is challenging traditional market structures built around fixed trading hours, while users increasingly expect access to different asset classes through a more seamless experience.

“Over the next five years, we’ll see a convergence toward a singular platform where asset classes and investments can move quickly and smoothly,” said Vugar. “Retail will be the main driver.”

Arjun highlighted the infrastructure challenge behind this shift, noting that 24/7 trading is ultimately about bringing assets and collateral into a more connected financial environment.

“24/7 trading really means: how do you bring all that collateral into one place?” said Arjun.

MEXC and Payward Collaboration
MEXC and Payward Collaboration

Collaboration Over Competition

Both speakers also highlighted collaboration as an important part of scaling the next generation of global trading platforms.

Arjun noted that serving a much larger global user base will require platforms to work with partners that bring different strengths in their respective markets, explicitly pointing to MEXC as one such example.

“The only way to do that is to partner with folks, including MEXC, to be able to help succeed in their core markets,” said Arjun.

Vugar similarly emphasized that exchanges can increasingly build on one another’s strengths rather than approach every opportunity purely through competition. MEXC brings a retail-first approach, deep liquidity and broad experience in perpetual markets across crypto and TradFi assets, while Payward brings global financial infrastructure, professional trading capabilities and strong market experience in the United States.

The discussion built on the two companies’ earlier indication that they are exploring broader collaboration, with both executives pointing to infrastructure, market access and distribution as areas where greater connectivity between platforms could create value.

Trust and access were also highlighted as essential foundations for this evolution. Vugar described trust and access as two of the most important elements in building future financial platforms, while Arjun emphasized the importance of transparency as the industry becomes more connected.

The panel pointed to a future in which crypto and TradFi become increasingly connected, with collaboration between platforms helping bring together market access, infrastructure and user reach to serve a broader global audience.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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Risk Disclaimer:

This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

 

China Automotive Systems’ Fully Redundant AP04 EPS Platform Receives UL ISO 26262 ASIL-D Functional Safety Product Certification

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WUHAN, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAAS) (“CAAS” or the “Company”), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group (“Henglong”), has achieved fully redundant AP04 EPS platform evaluations conducted by UL, a third-party agency designated by an international client, and received the ISO 26262 ASIL-D functional safety product certificate for the AP04 EPS platform.

The AP04 EPS platform is a next-generation electronic steering control platform developed by Henglong to meet the demands for high-safety steering and L3/L4-level autonomous driving. It features an independent dual-link redundant design in the event of a single-channel failure. A backup link rapidly engages to maintain effective steering control, ensuring the ASIL-D safety goals are met, including a random hardware failure rate below 10 FIT and the applicable single-point/latent fault metrics (SPFM ≥99% / LFM ≥90%) within the certified scope.

The UL certification addressed ISO 26262:2018 Parts 2–9 as applicable to the certified AP04 scope and holds the dual ANAB/IAF accreditation mark. This certificate is expected to support market-entry discussions with global OEMs, subject to each automaker’s own qualifications and audit requirements. The ASIL-D certificate carries international mutual recognition and is widely accepted in both North American and European markets with mass production for the European markets scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Henglong has specialized in the steering sector for over three decades. Leveraging dual R&D centers in Wuhan and Sweden, the Company made breakthroughs in intelligent EPS and steer-by-wire technologies, achieving multiple international certifications including ISO 26262 ASIL-D, ASPICE CL2, and ISO 21434.

Mr. Qizhou Wu, Chief Executive Officer of CAAS, commented, “The ASIL-D product certification for our AP04 EPS platform, together with our ASPICE 4.0 CL2 process capability and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity alignment, strengthens our readiness for European mass production in the fourth quarter of 2026. We are positioned to serve global OEMs requiring the highest safety standards in steering systems.”

About China Automotive Systems, Inc.

Based in Hubei Province, the People’s Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of power steering components and systems to the Chinese automotive industry, operating through its sixteen Sino-foreign joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company offers a full range of steering system parts for passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles. The Company currently offers four separate series of power steering with an annual production capacity of over 8 million sets of steering gears, columns and steering hoses. Its customer base is comprised of leading auto manufacturers, such as China FAW Group, Corp., Dongfeng Auto Group Co., Ltd., BYD Auto Company Limited, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. in China, and Stellantis N.V. and Ford Motor Company in North America. For more information, please visit: https://www.caasauto.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2026, and in documents subsequently filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any of these factors and other factors beyond our control could have an adverse effect on the overall business environment, cause uncertainties in the regions where we conduct business, cause our business to suffer in ways that we cannot predict, and materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. A prolonged disruption or any further unforeseen delay in our operations of the manufacturing, delivery and assembly process within any of our production facilities could continue to result in delays in the shipment of products to our customers, increased costs and reduced revenue. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information, please contact:

Jie Li
Chief Financial Officer
China Automotive Systems, Inc.
jieli@chl.com.cn 

Kevin Theiss
Awaken Advisors
+1-212-510-8922
Kevin@awakenlab.com 

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