BANGKOK, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the prestigious Money20/20 Asia held at QSNCC, KUN showcased its upgraded brand identity and launched the “1-1-4-6” Intelligent Strategic Blueprint. This milestone marks KUN’s comprehensive transition toward a globalized, full-stack, and intelligent ecosystem.

Dr. Louis Liu, Founder & Group CEO of KUN, stated at the launch: “While the convergence of Web2 and Web3 defines the current era, we believe the embedded ecosystem synergy of AI and Web3 is the inevitable future of commerce. Our evolution is an intelligent reconstruction of commercial efficiency. By leveraging decades of vertical payment expertise, we provide enterprise clients with full-stack, end-to-end payment and financial solutions. Through digital orchestration and operations, we deliver secure, compliant, and high-velocity transaction safeguards to empower global business growth.”

Money20/20 Roundtable: Compliance as the “Scaling Layer” for Institutional Adoption

At the “Bridging TradFi and DeFi” roundtable, Dr. Liu shared three key insights on the future of cross-border finance:

Asia as the Hub for Real-World Stablecoin Settlement: Asia has emerged as a critical hub for cross-border trade flows and stablecoin settlement, connecting high-growth emerging markets. Currently, 60% of the world’s on-chain stablecoin trade volume is centered in Asia, making it a primary corridor for capital flows between Asia, LATAM, Africa, and the Middle East.

Compliance as the “Scaling Layer”: The bottleneck for scaling digital payments is not technology or licensing, but the ability to embed jurisdictional compliance frameworks into business logic. Integrating AML and risk controls directly into the payment flow is the prerequisite for the explosion of global institutional applications.

Accelerating AI and Web3 Ecosystem Convergence: As AI agents increasingly enter commercial decision-making, payments are shifting from human-controlled to autonomous. Blockchain and stablecoins will serve as the default infrastructure for Agent-to-Agent (A2A) transactions.

Exhibition Interaction: From Platform Governance to Vertical Efficiency

At the main exhibition area, KUN demonstrated its dual-brand synergy through a new visual identity:

KUN: Positioned as the Trusted Vertical Digital Payments Platform for Real Economy, providing one-stop digital payments and scenario-based on-chain financial solutions.

YeeZ: A KUN Group brand specializing in 2B2C Global Corporate Card Issuance for global enterprises.

The “1-1-4-6” Strategic Blueprint: Driving Global Growth

KUN decoded its “1-1-4-6” strategy—an AI-powered blueprint designed for seamless asset mobility. The ecosystem integrates KUN Space™ (the digital payments & financial services platform) with KUN Nexus™ (the AI-orchestrated liquidity network). Driven by four core engines—KUN | Pay, KUN | Cards, KUN | Money, and KUN | Agent—the strategy empowers liquidity for six vertical sectors: Bulk Commodity, General Trade, B2B Cross-border E-Commerce, Service Trade, Web3 Ecosystems, and AI Applications.

Future Vision: The Era of “Driverless” Intelligent Payments

The launch highlighted KUN | Agent as the pioneer of the “driverless” era of intelligent global payments.

KUNClaw.AI: Orchestrates autonomous financial workflows to drive intelligent cost reduction and efficiency.

AI Agent Wallet: Features programmable KYC and authorization fences to ensure secure, compliant execution where “decision is payment”.

Seamless Network, Borderless Payments.

KUN remains dedicated to serving as the engine for the real economy, providing secure, compliant, and efficient one-stop cross-border payment solutions in an uncertain global environment.

About KUN

KUN is an innovative financial infrastructure company centered on digital payments and embedded finance. Built on a globally distributed licensing framework and a robust compliance and risk-management system, KUN connects Asia with high-growth emerging markets across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Positioned as a trusted vertical digital payments platform for real economies, the company operates across four core pillars—Cross-Border Digital Payments, On-Chain Finance, Card Issuing, and AI Agentic Payments. By integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies, KUN delivers secure, compliant, and efficient one-stop payment and transaction services for enterprise clients across industries including commodity trade, B2B cross-border e-commerce, service trade, Web3 ecosystems, and AI applications.

Through this integrated infrastructure, KUN serves as a growth engine enabling enterprises to expand globally with speed, trust, and financial connectivity.

Learn more about KUN → www.kun.global

Contact: KUN: brandmkt@kun.global  

• At Auto China 2026, Pony.ai outlined new steps to advance Robotaxi commercialization through lower-cost Gen-7 vehicles and an upgraded world model to improve “Virtual Driver” training efficiency.
• The total vehicle cost of Pony.ai’s 2027 Robotaxi in China market, including the base vehicle and autonomous driving kit, is expected to fall below RMB 230,000.
• Pony.ai also unveiled the world’s first 100% automotive-grade, fully redundant L4 autonomous light-duty truck, developed with CATL for urban logistics.

BEIJING, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026) is advancing the commercialization of Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving through continued cost reduction, fleet expansion and broader product deployment across mobility and logistics.

At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Pony.ai highlighted progress in lowering the cost of its seventh-generation (Gen-7) Robotaxis, with total vehicle cost of its 2027 Robotaxi in China market, including both the autonomous driving kit and the base vehicle, expected to fall below RMB 230,000, lower than the current starting price of a locally produced Tesla Model 3 in China. The company also pointed to continued robotaxi fleet expansion, a broader L4 product lineup with a new autonomous light-duty truck, and PonyWorld 2.0, its upgraded proprietary world model, as key drivers of continued deployment at scale.

“Over the past decade, we have remained focused on turning autonomous driving from a concept into real-world infrastructure,” said Dr. James Peng, Founder and CEO of Pony.ai. “Today, the question is no longer whether Robotaxi can work. The focus is how to scale it safely, efficiently and at the right cost.”

After introducing its Gen-7 Robotaxi lineup last year, Pony.ai has expanded its fleet from 270 vehicles to more than 1,400. Supported by a 70% reduction in bill-of-materials cost for its Gen-7 autonomous driving kit, along with continued operational optimization, the company has achieved key commercialization milestones, including unit-economics breakeven in two of Southern China’s largest economic hubs. Pony.ai’s registered user base has also surpassed 1 million, nearly tripling from a year earlier. These developments further validate both the maturity of Pony.ai’s technology and the commercial viability of fully driverless urban fleet operations.

The latest cost reductions are expected to support mass production and further advance Pony.ai’s “dual-engine” growth strategy across both China and international markets. The company aims to expand its fleet to more than 3,000 Robotaxis by the end of this year and extend its footprint to 20 cities globally, with nearly half of those cities located in overseas markets. Based on its Gen-7 Robotaxi platform, Pony.ai plans to introduce an overseas version tailored to local regulatory requirements, infrastructure conditions and user needs, supporting deployment of more than 1,000 units in international markets.

Pony.ai’s accelerating commercialization momentum is also reflected in its collaboration with Toyota. The Gen-7 bZ4X Robotaxi has officially received an on-road testing permit in Guangzhou. As production ramps up, the two companies plan to deploy 1,000 bZ4X Robotaxis this year across major tier-one cities in China.

New L4 Light Truck Extends Pony.ai’s Autonomous Logistics Portfolio

At Auto China 2026, Pony.ai unveiled an L4 electric light-duty truck, the world’s first 100% automotive-grade, fully redundant light truck purpose-built for L4 autonomous driving and developed in collaboration with CATL.

Built on CATL’s Kunshi chassis platform, the vehicle is expected to reduce freight cost per kilometer by 40% to 50% compared with human-driven transport, while offering 18 cubic meters of cargo capacity — 2.6 times that of low-speed autonomous delivery vehicles. With a battery range of 320 to 450 kilometers, it is designed for a wide range of urban logistics scenarios, including parcel distribution, supermarket restocking and cold-chain foodservice delivery.

The vehicle is engineered for full-scenario and all-weather L4 autonomous driving. It features full redundancy across steering, braking, communications, power supply, the computing platform and the sensor suite. The vehicle is designed for a service life of 600,000 kilometers, or 20,000 operating hours.

The launch of the light-duty truck further strengthens Pony.ai’s Robotruck portfolio. The company already operates commercial Robotruck services across trunk-line logistics, dedicated-route logistics and port transportation. Pony.ai also revealed that it has obtained permits for Robotruck platooning operations on the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway and the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway, with a safety operator in the lead vehicle while the following trucks operate without a human driver in the cab.

The new L4 light-duty truck shares the same technology stack as Pony.ai’s Gen-7 Robotaxis and is intended for deployment in the same operating regions, enabling both platforms to leverage the same operational backbone, including energy replenishment, ground support, service centers and remote assistance. This cross-business reuse of infrastructure and resources is expected to strengthen economies of scale, improve the marginal economics of large-scale deployment, and drive further cost reduction and efficiency gains across both urban logistics and mobility services.

PonyWorld 2.0 Supports a More Efficient Path to Scaled L4 Deployment

Dr. Tiancheng Lou, Founder and CTO of Pony.ai, announced that the company has completed a major upgrade of its core AI model, PonyWorld 2.0 — the latest evolution of the training system behind Pony.ai’s autonomous driving stack.

Since 2020, Pony.ai has developed PonyWorld not as a conventional simulation tool, but as a full reinforcement-learning system spanning cloud-side training and onboard deployment. As its fully driverless fleet has scaled, improving autonomous driving performance has increasingly depended on improving the world model itself — particularly its ability to represent real-world dynamics and traffic interactions with sufficient accuracy and realism.

The key advance in PonyWorld 2.0 is its ability to diagnose where performance remains weak, guide more targeted data collection, and support more efficient model training. This creates a stronger closed-loop data flywheel: larger-scale driverless operations generate more valuable real-world data, which improves the world model, strengthens the onboard system, and in turn supports broader deployment.

While continuing to advance its AI capabilities, Pony.ai has emphasized that safety remains the foundation of autonomous driving commercialization. Lou said, “Fail-operational capability across the entire system should become a universal industry standard for Level 4 autonomous driving.” A fail-operational system helps ensure that even in the event of an unexpected hardware or software failure, the vehicle can maintain core driving functions through comprehensive redundancy and execute a safe pull-over maneuver, supporting safer large-scale driverless operations.

About Pony AI Inc.

Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology.

Contact

Pony.ai: media@pony.ai

SINGAPORE, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Grand & Straits Optical, a homegrown optical retailer serving Singapore’s heartland communities for more than four decades, is spotlighting its Toa Payoh outlet as part of its ongoing commitment to providing customers with a wide selection of quality eyewear at accessible price points.

Operated by Grand Optical & Contact Lens Pte Ltd and Straits Optical & Contact Lens Pte Ltd, the company currently runs five outlets across Singapore, serving customers in neighbourhood locations with convenient and affordable eyewear solutions.

Located at Blk 190 Toa Payoh Central #01-568 Singapore 310190, the Toa Payoh outlet offers customers an extensive range of eyewear collections suitable for young adults, working professionals, and families.

With over 1,000 eyewear frames and sunglasses available, customers can explore a wide variety of styles while receiving personalised recommendations and fitting guidance from experienced staff. The outlet is open daily from 10:45am to 9:00pm, making it convenient for heartland shoppers.

Expanding Eyewear Innovation with Gen 2 Meta Smart Eyewear

As consumer interest grows in eyewear that combines style with smart technology, Grand & Straits Optical has introduced the Gen 2 Meta AI glasses, including Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta collections, featuring both sunglasses and optical series.

Singapore is among the first in Asia to carry available stocks of these latest-generation Meta smart eyewear models.

The collection blends iconic eyewear designs with advanced smart technology features designed to support modern lifestyles.

Available in both sunglasses and prescription options in limited quantities, the Meta smart eyewear can also be customised with prescription lenses and transition lenses to suit individual vision needs.

Featured Models in the Gen 2 Collection

Popular models available include:

• Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2)
  – The most iconic and best-selling model, especially in classic black frames with green lenses
• Ray-Ban Meta Headliner (Gen 2) / Skyler (Gen 2)
  – Stylish lifestyle options suited for everyday wear
• Oakley Meta HSTN / Oakley Meta Vanguard
  – Designed for performance and popular among athletes

What’s New in Gen 2 Meta Smart Eyewear

The Gen 2 Meta AI glasses offer enhanced smart capabilities, including:

• Improved audio and camera performance
• Hands-free photo and video capture
• Voice-activated Meta AI assistance
• Seamless connectivity for calls, music, and social sharing

Now available in both sunglasses and prescription options in limited quantities, the Meta smart eyewear collection is available at selected outlets, including:

Straits Optical – Clementi Outlet
Blk 443 Clementi Centre Ave 3 #01-73
Singapore 120443

Grand Optical – Toa Payoh Outlet
Blk 190 Toa Payoh Central #01-568
Singapore 310190

Customers are welcome to visit the outlets to experience and try on the smart eyewear in-store before making a purchase. Availability is limited and subject to current stock.

A Stronger Eyewear Experience for Heartland Shoppers

Grand & Straits Optical first began operations in 1980 with its Clementi outlet and has since grown into a trusted neighbourhood optical retailer serving generations of customers.

With a focus on quality eyewear, personalised service, and accessible pricing, the company continues to strengthen its product offerings while keeping pace with evolving consumer needs.

“Our goal is to make quality eyewear accessible for heartland shoppers while staying connected with the latest advancements in technology,” said Cherie Theng from Grand & Straits Optical.

“By introducing Gen 2 Meta AI eyewear we aim to offer customers a new category of eyewear that enhances everyday lifestyles, while allowing them to experience the products in-store before making a purchase.”

Meta Smart Eyewear – Now Available (Limited Stocks)

The Meta eyewear collection integrates modern technology features into classic eyewear designs, offering customers a new way to stay connected and enhance productivity in their daily routines.

As one of the first retailers in Asia to offer the latest Gen 2 Meta AI glasses, Grand & Straits Optical invites customers to visit selected outlets to explore the collection firsthand.

Currently available in limited quantities at selected outlets, customers are encouraged to visit in-store to experience the collection firsthand.

Customers can visit the Toa Payoh or Clementi outlets, or follow Grand & Straits Optical on Instagram (@gs.eyewear) and Facebook (Grand & Straits Optical) for the latest updates.

About Grand & Straits Optical

Grand & Straits Optical is a Singapore-based optical retailer operated by Straits Optical & Contact Lens Pte Ltd and Grand Optical & Contact Lens Pte Ltd, providing eyewear and contact lens solutions through neighbourhood outlets across Singapore.

Established in 1980, the company offers a wide selection of eyewear frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses, supported by experienced staff and personalised service. With more than 1,000 eyewear styles available, Grand & Straits Optical aims to provide customers with quality eyewear solutions that combine comfort, style, and accessibility.

Website: https://www.grandstraits.sg/

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