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OPPO Find X9 Series Launches Globally, Redefining Flagship Experience with 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto, 7000+mAh Battery, Top-Tier Performance, and ColorOS 16

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Leading global smart device brand OPPO today announced the worldwide availability of its latest flagship smartphones, Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. This new series delivers an exceptional all-around experience, combining a camera system co-engineered with Hasselblad, revolutionary battery life, powerful performance, and the smart, smooth ColorOS 16.

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“Find X9 Series represents a giant leap forward in mobile imaging, driven by industry-leading innovations like the 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto,” said Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “As OPPO’s new-generation flagship, Find X9 Series delivers a comprehensive, top-to-bottom upgrade, setting a new global standard for smartphone excellence.”

Precision in Every Pixel: The New-Generation Hasselblad Master Camera System

Continuing the Find X legacy of imaging innovation, Find X9 Series debuts a new-generation Hasselblad Master Camera System. By pairing cutting-edge hardware with advanced computational photography, the series represents a major leap in image quality.

Find X9 features a pro-level 50MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch Sony LYT-808 sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, capturing 57% more light for stunning clarity. It’s joined by a versatile 50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus for macro photography and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera featuring a 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT600 sensor for superior zoom shots. Complementing the three 50MP cameras is an industry-first True Color Camera. This dedicated spectral sensor precisely measures ambient light, resulting in more accurate color reproduction even in the most difficult lighting.

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Find X9 Pro builds on this foundation with an upgraded main and telephoto camera. The Ultra XDR Main Camera features a customized 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT 828 sensor. This sensor uses groundbreaking Real-Time Triple Exposure technology that captures breathtaking detail in both shadows and highlights. Amping up its telephoto capabilities, Find X9 Pro introduces the 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto. Developed in partnership with Hasselblad, this 3x camera features a massive 1/1.56-inch 200MP sensor. It’s paired with a Hasselblad-certified lens that has an ultra-fast f/2.1 aperture for superior light gathering and a 10cm minimum focus distance for incredible macro shots. To carry that even further, OPPO developed an Active Optical Alignment process that precisely matches the lens with the sensor, boosting resolution by an additional 15%.

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Debuting on Find X9 Series is the brand-new LUMO Image Engine, OPPO’s suite of computational photography algorithms that enhances clarity, dynamic range, and color science while ensuring photos look natural. By rebuilding the imaging pipeline with Parallel Computing, the engine achieves more with less: up to 50% less CPU usage, 60% less memory usage, and 50% less power consumption.1

The efficiency of the LUMO Image Engine unlocks the full potential of the high-resolution sensors. In bright daylight, users can capture photos in full 50MP resolution by default, delivering over four times the detail of standard 12MP images. In low light or other challenging cases, the camera intelligently switches to 25MP or 12MP modes, using pixel binning for superior noise control.

The series also introduces industry-first 4K Motion Photos, elevating video resolution from 1080p to 4K for dramatically clearer results. Additionally, users can extract any frame as a high-resolution still image, ensuring every moment is preserved in perfect detail.

Your Best Companion for Concerts

Find X9 Series is engineered to be the perfect companion for concerts and live events, providing unrivaled zoom in both photo and video shooting.

By intelligently cropping its 200MP sensor, Find X9 Pro delivers high-quality lossless zoom up to 13.2x, while both models feature OPPO’s Super Zoom algorithm for enhanced clarity up to 120x. With OPPO’s Stage Mode, users can capture concert photos with enhanced contrast and tone for a dramatic, atmospheric effect.

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The series’ pro-grade video capabilities are equally impressive, as both devices support 4K 120fps Dolby Vision HDR video recording on the main camera, with Find X9 Pro extending this capability to its 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto. For professional users, Find X9 Series supports LOG recording with ACES certification, providing a flat, data-rich file that serves as the perfect canvas for professional color grading.

For the ultimate advantage, OPPO also offers the Hasselblad Teleconverter. This professional-grade optical accessory, designed exclusively for Find X9 Pro, transforms the phone into a 10x optical super-zoom powerhouse, enabling up to 200x digital zoom for photos and 50x for video.

A New Era of Battery Power: 7000mAh and Beyond

Find X9 is equipped with a substantial 7025mAh battery, all within a slim 7.99mm profile. Taking advantage of its larger size, Find X9 Pro packs an even more impressive 7500mAh battery, the largest in any OPPO flagship.

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Fitting all that battery power into such a slender frame is made possible by the third-generation OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery, which has 15% silicon content. And with OPPO’s customized spherical carbon material, Find X9 Series is engineered for long-term reliability, retaining over 80% of its original capacity even after five years of typical use. 1

When it’s time to recharge, both models support 80W OPPO SUPERVOOC™ wired flash charging, 50W AIRVOOC™ wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging for convenient power top-ups.

Elegant Design, Built to Last

Find X9 Series features a modern, flat-edged aesthetic with a subtly contoured frame for a comfortable grip. The streamlined camera module is positioned to stay clear of fingers during use.

Both models feature a new-generation flat display with ultra-thin, 1.15mm symmetrical bezels for an immersive, borderless viewing experience. The 120Hz displays boast a peak outdoor brightness of 3600 nits and a minimum brightness of 1 nit, combined with high-frequency PWM dimming for eye comfort in all conditions.

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Find X9 is available in three sophisticated finishes: Titanium Grey, Space Black, and Velvet Red. Find X9 Pro is offered in exclusive Silk White and Titanium Charcoal finishes. All models feature a matte aluminum frame and glass back cover that resists fingerprints.

Beyond aesthetics, both devices are engineered for exceptional durability. With IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, Find X9 Series delivers class-leading protection against dust, powerful water jets, water submersion, and even high-temperature spray.

Unleash the Peak Power of Dimensity

Find X9 Series is powered by the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. Built on TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process, its All-Big-Core CPU architecture achieves up to 32% higher performance and 55% less peak power consumption. The Arm G1-Ultra GPU delivers a massive boost as well, with 33% higher graphics performance and 42% better power efficiency, while the new MediaTek NPU 990 offers over double the performance with 56% more efficiency. These capabilities are enhanced by Find X9 Series’ customized vapor chambers, ensuring smooth and stable gameplay that stays cool to the touch. 2

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Developed in close collaboration with MediaTek, OPPO’s All-New Trinity Engine redefines chip-level resource management for sustained high performance and superior power efficiency. This includes features like Chip-Level Dynamic Frame Sync for greater fluency in high-stress scenarios, a Unified Computing Power Model for over 90% accuracy in power-consumption prediction, and Sensor Offload, resulting in 16.1% less power usage during 4K 60fps HDR video recording. 1

ColorOS 16: Smarter, Smoother, More Connected

Debuting on OPPO Find X9 Series, ColorOS 16 sets a new benchmark for smoothness, intelligence, and connectivity.

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Building on the foundation of ColorOS 15’s Parallel Animation, the new Seamless Animation delivers instantaneous, fluid interactions powered by the All-New Luminous Rendering Engine.

ColorOS 16 also brings a range of AI-powered features that boost productivity and creativity. With AI Mind Space, users can capture on-screen content instantly using the new Snap Key. AI Recorder automatically generates titles and summaries, while AI Portrait Glow enhances low-light portraits by balancing light and skin tones with a single tap.

Expanding its cross-device capabilities, O+ Connect now supports both Mac and Windows. Users can manage phone files from their computer or remotely control their PC via their phone. Screen Mirroring allows up to five apps to be displayed and operated using a mouse and keyboard—perfect for multitasking across devices.

OPPO Find X9 and Find X9 Pro Availability

OPPO Find X9 and Find X9 Pro will be available globally beginning at early November. Find X9 comes in 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 512GB configurations, while the Find X9 Pro is offered in a 16GB + 512GB configuration. 3

The devices will be offered through official OPPO stores, authorized retailers, and partner carriers worldwide. For detailed information about pre-orders and launch promotions, visit oppo.com/global or follow OPPO’s official social media channels.

1. Data from OPPO Lab
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3. Specific available date, price and configuration may vary among different regions
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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

PartnerOne Enters Agreement to Acquire Mortgage Cadence

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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PartnerOne, one of the fastest-growing software groups in the world, has entered into an agreement with Accenture to acquire Mortgage Cadence, a leading provider of cloud-based digital lending solutions. This strategic move will mark a significant milestone in Mortgage Cadence’s journey to transform the mortgage origination experience for lenders and borrowers alike.

PartnerOne, known for its unwavering commitment to building and investing in enterprise software companies, will provide Mortgage Cadence with a Forever-Home: a long-term platform for growth, innovation, and customer-centric excellence. PartnerOne acquires software companies with enduring commitment, investing to make them better, stronger, and faster.

“This agreement represents a powerful alignment of values and vision,” said Pedro Garcia, Mortgage Cadence CEO. “PartnerOne’s investment philosophy and operational excellence will enable us to evolve our platform, deepen our customer relationships, and continue delivering exceptional solutions across the mortgage lifecycle.”

Mortgage Cadence’s platform, including its Enterprise and Essentials offerings, is designed to streamline loan origination, reduce operational costs, and enhance borrower experiences. Joining PartnerOne will enable the development of new capabilities, integrations, and automation tools that meet the evolving needs of major financial institutions, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks. 

“PartnerOne looks forward to bringing Mortgage Cadence into our portfolio,” said Suzanne Fortman, Vice-President at PartnerOne. “We believe in building enduring software companies that prioritize people and customers. Mortgage Cadence exemplifies this ethos, and we’re excited to invest in its future, expand its employees’ skillsets, and accelerate innovation in mortgage technology.”

PartnerOne is committed to ensuring stability and a seamless transition for Mortgage Cadence customers and partners. 

Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About PartnerOne

PartnerOne is one of the fastest growing enterprise software groups in the world, with a proven track record of acquiring and growing enterprise software companies. Over 1,500 enterprise and government organizations rely on PartnerOne software, including 80% of the largest companies in the world. For more information, visit www.partnerone.com.

About Mortgage Cadence

Mortgage Cadence delivers the industry’s most complete, modern, cloud-based digital lending platform designed to provide an exceptional user experience throughout the entire mortgage lending life cycle, across all channels and products. With leading borrower point-of-sale through closing collaboration tools, the end-to-end platform is both complete and configurable, offering an open architecture designed to meet the needs of today’s lenders. The platform enables lenders to work more efficiently, leveraging automation and workflow tools that deliver excellent borrower, sales, and operational user experience. For more information, visit www.mortgagecadence.com. 

 

Global Times: Major financial forum kicks off in Beijing, underscoring China’s commitment to reform and opening-up

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BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China’s flagship event in the financial sector, the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum (FSF) 2025, officially kicked off in Beijing on Monday. The FSF 2025, running from Monday to Thursday, will showcase a wave of important developments in the financial sector, including the introduction of key policies, the launch of major institutions, the signing of international cooperation agreements, and the presentation of flagship projects and reports in financial technology, green development, and industrial finance, the Global Times learned from the organizer.

Themed “Global Financial Development in an Era of Innovation, Transformation and Restructuring,” this year’s forum focuses on promoting high-quality global finance. It calls for greater consensus on innovation, the stimulation of transformative momentum, and the advancement of restructuring efforts, aiming to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable global financial system, according to the organizer.

Over 400 guests from more than 30 countries and regions around the world gather at this year’s event. The forum, as an important window into China’s financial cooperation and opening-up to the world, helps inject stability, draws greater attention from international capital, and enhances the country’s overall appeal, Chinese experts said.

Major policies rollout

The FSF was established in 2012, and since 2020 its annual conference has been upgraded to a national-level, international professional forum, where government officials announce key financial policy and regulation reforms, with this year’s forum being no exception.

At Monday’s opening ceremony, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, said that at present the bond market is operating well overall, and the PBOC will resume open market operations involving government bonds.

Last year, in line with the directives of the central financial work conference, the central bank began conducting government bond transactions in the secondary market, said Pan. Earlier this year, considering the significant supply-demand imbalances in the bond market and the accumulation of market risks, the PBOC temporarily suspended these transactions.

However, Pan said, currently, with the bond market running smoothly overall, the central bank will resume open market government bond operations.

Also in his speech, Pan said that to help individuals expedite the repair of their credit records while maintaining the deterrent effect of default information, the PBOC is studying the implementation of a one-time personal credit relief policy.

Under the policy, personal default information related to loans below a certain amount that occurred during the pandemic and has since been repaid will not be displayed in the credit reporting system, according to Pan. The official noted that after completing the relevant procedures, the central bank, together with financial institutions, will carry out the necessary technical preparations, with the measure planned for implementation early next year.

Also at the opening ceremony, the launch of a work plan for optimizing the qualified foreign institutional investor (GFII) system was officially announced. The work plan includes measures to streamline access management, improve investment efficiency, and expand the investment scope, aiming to provide various foreign investors with a more transparent, convenient, and efficient regulatory environment, Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, said at the opening ceremony.

Among these, measures such as establishing a green channel for quota-based foreign investment access will be implemented immediately, according to Wu.

Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, said China will unswervingly deepen reform and expand opening-up, continuously enhancing the momentum and vitality of the financial sector.

Specifically, Li Yunze said the administration aims to create a new phase of high-level opening-up in finance by extending institutional opening-up to wider and deeper areas, and by fully implementing a system that combines pre-establishment national treatment with a negative list for market access.

Injecting new momentum

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China’s total economic output has passed several milestones and is expected to reach 140 trillion yuan this year, according to Xinhua News Agency. The country’s contribution to global economic growth has remained around 30 percent, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5 percent, the report said.

The annual meeting is expected to inject new momentum into China’s financial reform and opening-up, while contributing greater stability to the global economy, some Chinese experts told the Global Times on the sidelines of the forum.

The forum, serving as an important window into China’s financial cooperation and opening-up to the world, helps attract more international capital, enhance the country’s overall appeal, and contribute to world economic stability, especially amid global headwinds from rising protectionism and unilateralism, Li Changan, a professor at the Academy of China Open Economy Studies under the University of International Business and Economics, told the Global Times on Monday.

Li Changan said that by bringing together government officials, business leaders, and scholars, the forum also provides a valuable platform for the global community to better understand China’s policy decisions in the financial field.

At the critical moment of the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), the financial officials’ remarks send a fresh signal of the country’s financial sector continuously promoting reform and expanding high-level opening-up during the next five years, Xi Junyang, a professor at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, told the Global Times on Monday.

By further enhancing the coordination of the macro-economy and the financial sector, it will better promote the sustained and healthy development of the economy and society, Xi Junyang said. Along with the enhancement of China’s economic capacity, the country’s financial sector is expected to open wider to the rest of the world, according to the expert.

“I’m confident in the prospects of China’s economy. The economy is expected to maintain stable and upward trajectory during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30),” Xi Junyang said.

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025: The Innovation-Venture Nexus, Igniting Transformative Success

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Two-Day Event to be Held on 6-7 November Bringing Together Global Investors and Entrepreneurs to Explore New Frontiers in AI, Digital Assets, and Hong Kong’s Role as an International Innovation and Technology Hub


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – As the global venture capital market evolves amid economic shifts, investment flows are increasingly concentrated, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), which continues to drive significant momentum. The annual flagship event, Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF), will take place on 6-7 November 2025 at Cyberport. Themed “The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success”, this year’s CVCF will unite influential global investors and entrepreneurs to explore the transformative impact of AI on the global venture capital landscape and Hong Kong’s unique strengths in blockchain and digital assets. The forum aims to empower start-ups and investors to break through financing and market expansion barriers, seizing new market opportunities.

The annual flagship event, Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) 2025, will take place on 6-7 November 2025 at Cyberport. Themed “The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success”, this year’s CVCF will unite influential global investors and entrepreneurs to explore the transformative impact of AI on the global venture capital landscape and Hong Kong's unique strengths in blockchain and digital assets. The forum aims to empower start-ups and investors to break through financing and market expansion barriers, seizing new market opportunities. Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport (second left), Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder of CMGE Technology Group Limited; Chairman of China Prosperity Capital (second right), Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (first left) and Fred Ngan, Co-Founder of Bowtie Life Insurance, Cyberport Incubation Programme Alumnus, and a leading virtual insurer in Hong Kong (first right) attended the media briefing.
The annual flagship event, Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) 2025, will take place on 6-7 November 2025 at Cyberport. Themed “The Innovation-Venture Nexus: Igniting Transformative Success”, this year’s CVCF will unite influential global investors and entrepreneurs to explore the transformative impact of AI on the global venture capital landscape and Hong Kong’s unique strengths in blockchain and digital assets. The forum aims to empower start-ups and investors to break through financing and market expansion barriers, seizing new market opportunities.

Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport (second left), Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder of CMGE Technology Group Limited; Chairman of China Prosperity Capital (second right), Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (first left) and Fred Ngan, Co-Founder of Bowtie Life Insurance, Cyberport Incubation Programme Alumnus, and a leading virtual insurer in Hong Kong (first right) attended the media briefing.

Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, said, “Cyberport actively serves as a ‘super-connector’ and ‘super value-adder’, enhancing the fundraising capabilities of start-ups and connecting them with domestic and international capital and markets. To date, Cyberport start-ups have collectively raised HK$46 billion, with nine new listed companies and two unicorns joining our community this year, underscoring the growing fundraising strength of Cyberport’s enterprises. The venture capital market is increasingly focused on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, and digital assets, with AI-driven innovation leading global capital flow. This year’s CVCF aligns with these trends, providing a vital platform to connect high-potential AI, blockchain, and digital assets companies in Cyberport with this substantial capital flow, helping start-ups transcend boundaries, secure financing, and ignite their path to success, while enabling investors to identify and match with high-potential start-ups for superior returns.”

Cyberport Community Raised HK$46 Billion in funding, with AI and Web3.0 as Market Focus

Despite a challenging venture capital environment, Cyberport’s start-ups have demonstrated robust fundraising performance over the past year. From October 2024 to September 2025, Cyberport companies raised nearly HK$3.4 billion in total, bringing the cumulative total to HK$46 billion. During the year, nine Cyberport companies successfully listed, including Yunji Technology and Xunfei Healthcare, which achieved listing within six months after landing at Cyberport, alongside Cyberport incubatees Diginex and Real Messenger. Additionally, Cyberport welcomed two unicorns, Qiangnao Technology, valued at US$1.3 billion, and Inspur Cloud, valued at US$2.5 billion, injecting powerful momentum into the I&T ecosystem. Recent high-value fundraising rounds include Bowtie, DigiFT, Klook, KPay, KUN, Hashkey Group, LeapXpert, Animoca Brands, and more, many of which leverage AI, blockchain, and digital assets, reflecting the market’s focus on AI and Web3.0, underscoring Cyberport’s success in fostering the development of these industries.

Hendrick Sin, Chairman of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) Steering Group; Co-Founder of CMGE Technology Group Limited; Chairman of China Prosperity Capital, said, “The global market presents both challenges and opportunities, with AI continuing to dominate high value transactions. Building on last year’s establishment of the ‘Web3.0 Investment Circle’, which successfully gathered over 40 investors focused on blockchain and digital assets, we have now launched the ‘AI Investment Circle’ to connect AI companies showing strong fundraising potentials. Through various financing channels, Cyberport continues to link global investors with start-ups. Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) has facilitated nearly HK$4.26 billion in investments, while Cyberport Macro Fund (CMF), alongside co-investments, has contributed close to HK$1.99 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in Cyberport companies. The CVCF further connects international investors, industry leaders and start-ups, fostering deep collaboration across government, industry, academia, research, investment, and users, while gathering innovative pioneers and ideas from home and abroad to propel Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub.”

As Hong Kong’s digital tech hub, AI accelerator and key incubator, Cyberport leverages the Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) to attract influential investment units from around the world to connect with high-potential Cyberport enterprises to accelerate their development. Since its inception in 2017, the total investments facilitated by CIN have reached over HK$4.258 billion, a year-on-year increase of over HK$1.66 billion, representing a threefold growth. CIN has facilitated a cumulative total of 109 projects, up by 13 from last year. CIN’s investment units have also grown by over 20, now exceeding 220, with 15% from the Greater Bay Area and 14% from the Asia-Pacific region, successfully aggregating global venture capital. Following the success of the establishment of “Web3.0 Investment Circle” last year, which successfully brought together more than 40 investors, Cyberport has launched the “AI Investment Circle” this year to match investors with high-potential and high-growth AI start-ups, further strengthening the AI ecosystem.

Another key financing channel, Cyberport Macro Fund (CMF), continues to invest in high-potential start-ups while enhancing their fundraising capabilities. As of October 2025, CMF has invested in 29 start-up projects, with the total investment, including co-investments, exceeding HK$1.989 billion, with a co-investment ratio of 1:9.3 — meaning every HK$1 invested by Cyberport attracts an additional HK$9.3 in co-investment. This demonstrates Cyberport’s sustained ability to attract capital in a challenging environment.

Driving Innovation Financing and Supporting Enterprise Growth

Cyberport companies have recently achieved remarkable success in the venture capital market. Among them, virtual insurer Bowtie Life Insurance and DigiFT, a licensed Hong Kong digital asset firm headquartered in Singapore, have successfully secured financing exceeding US$10 million and attracted significant market attention. Bowtie successfully completed its Series C funding round of a US$70 million in July 2025, which was led by Sun Life Hong Kong Limited. Meanwhile, DigiFT, which earlier received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1 and Type 4 licenses, supporting its regulated activities in the tokenised securities space.

Fred Ngan, Co-Founder of Bowtie Life Insurance, Cyberport Incubation Programme Alumnus, and a leading virtual insurer in Hong Kong, shared their success story and said, “Cyberport’s role as an international springboard helps start-ups accelerate their business growth. The CIN platform has connected us with local large enterprises, government bodies, global investors, leading tech corporations, and international professional services providers, improving our capital strength base. Bowtie successfully completed a US$70 million Series C funding round in mid-2025, marking it the largest funding round for digital health insurers in Asia with a direct-to-consumer model. This not only reflects our confidence and that of our investors in Hong Kong’s healthtech and virtual insurance market, but also demonstrates that, in Hong Kong as an international financial centre, start-ups with strong technological capabilities and clear profitability models can attract diverse capital and become the next success story.”

Kevin Loo, CEO of DigiFT Hong Kong, Cyberport Incubatee DigiFT, a licensed digital asset firm headquartered in Singapore and received approval from the regulatory authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong, said, “Cyberport serves as a ‘super-connector’ and ‘super value-adder,’ actively driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and supporting high-potential start-ups in expanding into local and international markets. We are thrilled to be selected for the ‘Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme’ and to collaborate with UBS and Chainlink on the ‘open architecture for RWA processes automation’ pilot project in Hong Kong. Having recently obtained SFC Type 1 and 4 licences in Hong Kong, DigiFT is among the few financial institutions leveraging smart contract-driven on-chain infrastructure with such regulatory approval, underscoring the growing maturity of Hong Kong’s digital asset market and RWA tokenisation. As a Cyberport incubatee, we are encouraged by the support from Cyberport and the HKSAR Government for the development of digital assets and blockchain technology, as well as the tangible assistance provided in expanding into global markets, fostering collaboration and promoting innovative RWA applications.”

Connecting Investors and Start-ups, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovations

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 will feature an opening remarks by Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and bring together venture capital leaders, including representatives from Longling Capital, Cyber Creation Ventures, Hongshan CBC Cross-border Digital Fund, Cathay Innovation, Rasmal Ventures, Granite-Integral, Sinovation Ventures, Eminence Ventures, Gobi Partners, and more, to discuss the latest technology and market focus:

  • AI and Web3.0 Nexus: Exploring practical applications and investment prospects of AI, blockchain, and digital assets, with sessions focusing on AI’s role in reshaping industries, digital assets in financial systems, and the decentralised innovations driven by Web3.0.
  • Regional Market Focus: Analysing growth potential, unique innovations and investment advantages in key markets through dedicated panel discussions.
  • Web3.0 and Digital Assets: Highlighting Hong Kong’s development as a digital asset hub, covering virtual asset regulatory frameworks, Real-World Assets (RWA) tokenisation, and the commercialisation of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Web3.0 gaming.

CVCF 2025 will continue to feature the popular “Investor Matching” session, offering face-to-face and online interactions to pair investors with start-ups based on their technological focus and investment preferences, enhancing collaboration efficiency. Additional highlights include innovator showcase, start-up clinic & workshop, providing attendees with practical insights and strategic advice.

The Web3.0 Innovation Expo, a key highlight of the forum, aims to strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international digital asset hub. The expo will bring together global Web3.0 leaders, regulators, and traditional financial giants, and showcasing cases from Cyberport’s “Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme”, which accelerates the practical applications in tokenised assets, payments, Regulatory Technology (RegTech), and the creator economy.

As Cyberport’s flagship venture capital event, CVCF connects investors and entrepreneurs in the global digital technology. In 2024, the hybrid event attracted over 2,600 participants, achieved more than 150,000 views and facilitated more than 350 deal flows, fostering partnerships and investment opportunities. For more details, please visit the website: http://cvcf.cyberport.hk/.

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About Hong Kong Cyberport

Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,300 companies, including 12 listed companies and 10 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 26 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.

Cyberport, with Hong Kong’s largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and over 400 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.

Also as “State-level Scientific and Technological Enterprise Incubator” and Hong Kong’s key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level.

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Lens Technology: 2025 Q1–Q3 Performance Highlights – Innovation-Led Resilient Growth

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Lens Technology, a global leader in full-value-chain precision manufacturing for intelligent terminals, reported strong results for the first nine months of 2025. Revenue reached RMB 53.663 billion, a 16.08% year-on-year increase and a new record high for the period. Net profit attributable to shareholders rose 19.91% to RMB 2.843 billion. The asset-liability ratio improved to 35.47%, underscoring ongoing financial discipline. Growth was fueled by the sustained recovery in consumer electronics and strategic expansion into AI hardware and intelligent robotics. Despite a high comparison base from the prior year and delayed new-product launches, accelerated fourth-quarter momentum from rush orders positions the company to exceed full-year targets with confidence.

Consumer Electronics: Sustained Leadership in a Recovering Market
The global smartphone market sustained its recovery in 2025. IDC reports Q3 shipments of 322.7 million units (+2.6% YoY), fueled by premium-segment innovation and the strong value proposition of AI-enabled smartphones. As a Tier-1 supplier of exterior and structural components to flagship clients, Lens Technology captured above-expectation demand following a key client’s late-Q3 product release. This translated into expanded market share, additional orders, and premium pricing supported by proprietary technologies such as ultra-hard coatings and 3D glass cover plates.

In foldable devices, Lens Technology maintains first-mover advantage through R&D in UTG (ultra-thin glass) and VTG (vacuum-coated glass), backed by proven rapid mass-production of structural modules. TrendForce forecasts 19.8 million global foldable shipments in 2025 (~1.6% penetration), positioning this segment as a key growth driver.

AI Hardware: Pioneering Edge-Side Solutions
Long-standing partnerships with premier global AI platforms have solidified Lens Technology’s role as a foundational co-developer, supplying critical modules and precision manufacturing for next-generation edge AI devices.

  • Smart Glasses: WellsennXR projects 12.26 million units of VR/AR/AI eyewear shipped globally in 2025. Strategic alliances with North American leaders and domestic innovators (e.g., Rokid) secure supply of precision structures, optics, acoustics, and assemblies for best-selling models. Ongoing expansion into flexible PCB SMT, wireless charging, case assembly, and full-unit integration is expected to deliver substantial revenue uplift.
  • Optical Leadership: Within two years, Lens targets primary supplier status for key clients and global leadership in optical waveguides, mastering nanoimprint, etching, and silicon-carbide processes. The newly formed Lens Optoelectronics Technology (Changsha) Co., Ltd. integrates in-house waveguide lenses, functional modules, and ultralight materials to power next-generation AI eyewear.

Intelligent Robotics: Vertical Integration Enabling Scalable Capacity
Lens Technology has established a fully integrated robotics platform spanning advanced materials (liquid metal), six-axis force sensors, core modules (head, joint, dexterous hand), software, scenario deployment, and full-machine assembly.

  • Infrastructure: The Lens Intelligent Robotics Headquarters opens November 18, scaling integrated production of materials, structures, modules, and complete systems. The simultaneously launched Hunan Embodied Intelligence Innovation Center will leverage millions of real-world datasets to accelerate iteration in partnership with global robotics leaders across industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.
  • Client Progress: Volume shipments of head/joint modules and dexterous hands to North American humanoid programs are underway, with body-structure co-development fully aligned for production qualification and bidding. Domestic partners (AgiBot, Lingbao) receive joint modules, dexterous hands, torso shells, and full-assembly services. Full-year shipments are forecast to exceed 3,000 humanoid units and 10,000 quadruped units, placing Lens among industry frontrunners. Embodied intelligence revenue is poised for exponential growth, reinforcing the company’s position as a cornerstone hardware platform.

AI Servers: Capitalizing on Surging Compute Demand
Through close collaboration with North American AI infrastructure leaders, Lens Technology has advanced from chassis components (rails, trays) to high-margin liquid-cooling modules and SSD assembly.

  • Milestones: Chassis components are in volume production; SSD assembly nears final validation, with scaled output planned for 2026. Parallel engagement with leading domestic and international server OEMs broadens the growth pipeline.
  • Market Tailwinds: TrendForce estimates USD 298 billion in global AI server output value for 2025 (Over 70% of the total server market). Rising power density intensifies demand for advanced thermal solutions—especially liquid cooling—aligning directly with Lens’ vertical integration capabilities and enabling market share expansion.

Strategic Outlook
Leveraging its comprehensive one-stop, full-industry-chain ecosystem, Lens Technology has achieved breakthroughs across consumer electronics, edge AI, embodied robotics, and AI infrastructure. The company remains committed to innovation-led expansion, harnessing the AI megatrend to sustain profitable growth and maximize shareholder value.

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Tsingke Biotech Showcased AI-Powered Biomanufacturing Solutions at 2025 Festival of Biologics

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BEIJING, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing Tsingke Biotech Co., Ltd., a pioneer in molecular manufacturing, showcased its next-generation integrated platforms at the 2025 Festival of Biologics in Basel. Over 2,000 biotech experts from 50 countries attended, witnessing Tsingke’s AI-driven solutions for gene and RNA design, antibody discovery, and scalable GMP-grade biologics production, highlighting the company’s role in bridging laboratory research with industrial-scale manufacturing.

Industry Trends Highlighted:

  • Early-stage developability: process validation begins during discovery
  • Data-driven design: AI and NGS redefine antibody and protein engineering
  • Multimolecular integration: ADCs, PROTACs, and AOCs reshape biologics

“The boundary between research and manufacturing is fading — scientists are validating manufacturability in the lab, while industry adopts results faster than ever,” said Nan Zhang, Marketing Manager of Tsingke Biotech.

Tsingke’s Perspective: From Gene Synthesis to Scalable Manufacturing

As a full-stack Gene Factory, Tsingke Biotech demonstrated capabilities spanning DNA/RNA synthesis, antibody expression, and nucleic acid process development. Its integrated platform connects discovery with scalable production, enabling a smooth transition from innovation to industrial manufacturing.

Tsingke’s Capabilities:

  • High-throughput gene synthesis and modified primers for epitope mapping
  • Chemically modified oligos and conjugation modules for ADC/PROTAC/AOC R&D
  • Optimized nucleic acid purification and LNP encapsulation for process translation

Together, these capabilities position Tsingke to respond to emerging trends and advance next-generation biologics.

Guided by its vision, “The Great Tsingke Gene Factory,” the company advances biomanufacturing through automation, digital design, and precision synthesis. “The Festival of Biologics bridges scientific breakthroughs and industrial application,” added Nan Zhang.

About Tsingke

Beijing Tsingke Biotech Co., Ltd. is a leading biotechnology company providing comprehensive solutions for research and therapeutic development. With expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and protein science, Tsingke offers custom DNA/RNA synthesis, gene cloning, protein expression, antibody discovery, and viral vector packaging (AAV, LV, AdV). Its ISO 13485–certified facilities and Class 100,000 cleanroom ensure consistent quality and reliability. Backed by advanced automation and a global scientific team, Tsingke accelerates innovation in drug discovery, functional genomics, and genetic engineering—empowering researchers worldwide with cutting-edge biomanufacturing solutions.

For news and updates, follow Tsingke Biotech on LinkedIn.

Tsingke Biotech booth at the Festival of Biologics 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing their full-stack molecular manufacturing solutions from DNA/RNA synthesis to antibody expression.
Tsingke Biotech booth at the Festival of Biologics 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing their full-stack molecular manufacturing solutions from DNA/RNA synthesis to antibody expression.

Contact: market@tsingke.com.cn 

CGTN: China, ASEAN join hands to write new chapter in regional integration

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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – CGTN published an article about Chinese Premier Li Qiang attending a series of leaders’ meetings on East Asian cooperation. Highlighting the successful partnership between China and ASEAN and the planned upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, the article emphasized that the China-ASEAN relationship has become the most successful and vibrant cooperation model in the Asia-Pacific and a prime example of building a community with a shared future for humanity.

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As Chinese and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a planned upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area comes into the spotlight. This year, the two sides will formally sign the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol to advance regional economic integration and global trade.

Since its launch in 2010, CAFTA has promoted the deep integration of the China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation, injecting strong momentum into regional economic stability and growth and bringing tangible benefits to the people.

The China-ASEAN relationship has grown into the most successful and vibrant model for cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and an exemplary effort in building a community with a shared future for humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping once stressed.

As each other’s largest trading partners for the fifth consecutive year, China and ASEAN have achieved numerous milestones amid rising external uncertainties.

Addressing the fifth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Leaders’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China will continue to support ASEAN centrality and, together with all parties, safeguard the stability of the regional multilateral trading system, calling for achieving more practical outcomes in RCEP cooperation and creating a bright future of shared prosperity.

Expanded cooperation

In recent years, under the strategic guidance of leaders from both sides, China and ASEAN countries have deepened practical cooperation across various fields. Economic and trade exchanges have maintained strong momentum, with trade volume and investment cooperation continuing to expand.

Bilateral trade value has soared from less than $8 billion in 1991 to nearly one trillion dollars in 2024. In the first three quarters of this year, China’s total imports and exports with ASEAN were valued at 5.57 trillion yuan (about $785 billion), an increase of 9.6 percent year on year.

With platforms such as the China-ASEAN Expo and the China International Import Expo, specialty products from ASEAN countries, including Cambodian rice, Thai latex pillows and Lao beer, have continued to enter the Chinese market. Meanwhile, Chinese products such as new energy vehicles, machinery equipment and electronic appliances have also made their way into ASEAN countries.

Numerous infrastructure projects, such as the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway and the China-Laos Railway, are having a positive impact across the region, enhancing connectivity and reducing logistics costs.

Openness and cooperation are valuable experiences explored and accumulated through practice and should be cherished and carried forward at all times, Li said during the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Malaysia.

Deeper regional integration

Standing at a new starting point, the region is broadening collaboration on infrastructure, digital and green transition, trade facilitation and people-to-people exchanges, paving the way for deeper regional integration. Notably, emerging fields such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and clean energy are adding to the mutually beneficial cooperation between China and ASEAN.

In Vietnam, Chinese-made agricultural drones are helping farmers spray pesticide, making their work easier and safer. Meanwhile, at Laem Chabang port in Thailand, China’s electric and self-driving trucks have become reliable partners for the port workers. In Indonesia, the Cirata floating solar power plant, built by a Chinese company, has boosted the country’s renewable energy supply.

According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, CAFTA 3.0 will introduce nine new chapters, covering areas such as the digital economy, the green economy and supply chain connectivity. These new chapters are expected to help China and ASEAN promote broader and deeper regional economic integration under new circumstances and facilitate the integration of their industrial and supply chains.

Li urged continued commitment to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, upholding free trade and the multilateral trading system, opposing all forms of protectionism, and steadily advancing regional economic integration.

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Choco Up Introduces AI-Powered Credit Assessment Engine to Drive SME Growth

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Through holistic AI adoption, Choco Up now reduces funding timelines from days to hours, giving SMEs rapid access to capital.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Choco Up, Asia’s leading growth financing platform, has unveiled a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Credit Assessment Engine designed to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access growth capital faster and more efficiently. Rolled out this month, the enhanced process shortens the end-to-end process, from when the request for financing is received to when funds are deployed, from days to hours to minutes.

Choco Up’s new AI-powered credit assessment engine accelerates funding from days to hours, empowering SME growth through holistic AI adoption.
Choco Up’s new AI-powered credit assessment engine accelerates funding from days to hours, empowering SME growth through holistic AI adoption.

Designed to support SMEs at scale, the AI-embedded system can efficiently process funding amounts of up to USD 200,000, which accounts for the majority of SMEs’ financing requests. This enables businesses to access capital more quickly, which is especially helpful during crucial trading periods, including the festive and year-end e-commerce seasons.

Across Asia, SMEs account for 98% of all businesses yet face a staggering USD 2 trillion funding gap in meeting their growth and expansion needs. Many of these businesses are asset-light, making it challenging for them to secure funding from traditional financial institutions that typically require collateral. Meanwhile, equity-based investors often seek ownership stakes. These structural barriers have made access to fast, flexible, and non-dilutive financing one of the most persistent challenges for entrepreneurs today.

Percy Hung, Founder and CEO of Choco Up, said, “As a growth financing platform built for SMES,  we understand how important rapid access to capital is for business continuity and growth. Our new AI-powered Credit Assessment Engine is a key step toward that—helping clients move faster, fund smarter, and, in many cases, unlock revenue growth through AI-driven insights and operations. The team has worked tirelessly to design, test, and roll out this service ahead of the end-of-year festive season, when speed matters most. Looking ahead, we will continue advancing our use of AI to enhance the client journey and deepen our embedded financing and partner solutions to deliver even greater value to SMEs across Asia.”

The new AI-powered Credit Assessment Engine further automates many of these steps using AI coding agents, which are specialised models built for focused, task-specific automation, to extract, interpret, and verify financial data quickly and accurately. This includes tasks such as reviewing key data in bank statements, historical sales, and growth projections to determine an SME’s financial health. The use of AI streamlines decision-making, improves accuracy, and reduces review time without compromising control or compliance.

Expanding beyond credit assessment, Choco Up will advance its use of AI across every stage of the client lifecycle, from client acquisition, client onboarding, to post-funding support, leveraging AI to dynamically identify and customise suitable financing solutions to targeted clients. This creates a seamless, data‑driven experience that empowers entrepreneurs with faster and smarter access to growth capital across Asia.

About Choco Up
Choco Up is a global technology and financial services platform that offers alternative financing and growth solutions for SMEs. With data analytics and machine learning at its core, Choco Up employs vast integrations to automate fund deployment, providing fast-growing companies with zero-equity funding in a quick and seamless manner. Choco Up has offices in Singapore and Hong Kong SAR and serves businesses with smart-growth analytics and global payment solutions to fuel their growth.

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On behalf of Choco Up: choco-up@budcomms.com or press@choco-up.com

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