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InvestHK and London ETO strengthen HKSAR-UK innovation ties at London Tech Week 2025


LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) are wrapping up a strong presence at London Tech Week 2025 (June 9 to 13, London time), underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a strategic gateway for the United Kingdom (UK) technology companies expanding into Asia and highlighting the growing momentum for bilateral collaboration between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the UK in innovation and technology.

As the official Founders Fuse Partners at London Tech Week, InvestHK and the London ETO hosted a series of fireside chats moderated by the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion at InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip. Speakers included members of InvestHK’s Innovation and Technology teams, who outlined Hong Kong’s strengths as a hub for global start-ups, research and development and business expansion. The Senior Manager, New Ventures Development at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Ms Josephine Chan, and Associate Director of Ecosystem Development (Artificial Intelligence) at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited Mr Sean Chen also shared the latest developments in the region’s vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem.

Complementing these were case studies from UK-based founders who have successfully entered the Hong Kong market with support from InvestHK. Featured speakers included the Founder of Comms8, Ms Carol Chan; Co-founder and Managing Director of HOMETAINMENT, Mr Antoine Melon; Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Assureful, Mr Rohit Nair; Chief Executive Officer and Founder of upLYFT, Mr Aalok Rai; Founder of Owl + Lark, Mr Hafiz Shariff; Chief Executive Officer of Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Ms Yang Ming; Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Guildhawk, Ms Jurga Zilinskiene. Their experiences reflect the diversity of sectors, from artificial intelligence (AI) and lifestyle to technology-enabled marketing and consumer products, where British businesses are thriving in Hong Kong’s vibrant and globally connected economy.

InvestHK also co-organised a networking reception with the London ETO on June 9 (London time) for participants of the London Tech Week to promote business opportunities in Hong Kong, attracting over 130 participants from the UK Government, as well as the financial, innovation and technology, and business sectors.

Ms Ip said, “Hong Kong is a dynamic launch pad for British entrepreneurs to Asia’s fastest-growing markets in innovation, backed by over HK$200 billion in government support for technology growth in AI, biotech, Web3, and more. With initiatives like the Top Talent Pass Scheme and access to the 87 million consumers with a Gross Domestic Product of US$2 trillion in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong offers start-ups and scale-ups unparalleled opportunities. This week’s engagement reflects the strong appetite for collaboration between our two technology ecosystems. We see great potential for long-term partnerships that drive global innovation and growth.”

According to InvestHK’s 2024 Startup Survey, the UK is the second-largest source of international start-up founders in Hong Kong, underscoring the city’s strong appeal among British entrepreneurs.

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PolyU startups showcase innovation and entrepreneurial achievements at London Tech Week 2025


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) took part in the world-renowned London Tech Week 2025 held from 9 to 11 June in London, UK, as the only participating university from Hong Kong. Four PolyU startups showcased their ground-breaking innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing technologies and healthcare solutions. The event attracted business leaders, industry experts and investors from around the world, providing the PolyU startups with valuable opportunities to explore potential collaborations and establish partnerships.

PolyU participated in the world-renowned London Tech Week 2025 held from 9 to 11 June in London, UK. Group photo of Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) (front row, 5th from right), PolyU delegation and Ms Daisy IP, Head of Investment Promotion of InvestHK London (front row, 2nd from right).
PolyU participated in the world-renowned London Tech Week 2025 held from 9 to 11 June in London, UK. Group photo of Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) (front row, 5th from right), PolyU delegation and Ms Daisy IP, Head of Investment Promotion of InvestHK London (front row, 2nd from right).

PolyU is committed to translating cutting-edge research into impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. Below are introductions to the four PolyU startups.

PolyU Startup Founder(s) Introduction
Advantage Data Vision Limited Prof. Lawrence Wing Chi CHAN
Associate Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics; and Director, Advantage Data Vision Limited
The startup has leveraged massive real‑world, multi‑omics datasets and patented AI algorithms to create a cloud‑based platform that accurately predicts patients’ response to cancer immunotherapy. The deep‑learning engine guides clinicians, optimises hospital resources, reduces adverse events and accelerates pharmaceutical trials through precise patient stratification and risk assessment, delivering tangible value worldwide.
Light-weight Technologies Limited Prof. Jianguo LIN
Chair Professor of Materials Technologies, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; and Co-founder and Chairman, Light-weight Technologies Limited

Dr Qingsong WENG
Research Associate, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; and Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Light-weight Technologies Limited

The startup uses their globally unique light alloy manufacturing technologies, such as advanced hot stamping and extrusion techniques, with its self-developed smart industrial software and advanced simulation platform to produce ultra-thin, ultra-wide light alloy profiles and complex curved profiles that are unattainable with existing manufacturing processes. The startup provides high-strength, lightweight, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that enable energy saving and emission reduction for the automotive, aerospace, railway, marine, and other engineering sectors, gaining wide recognition from leading global OEMs.

UbiquiTech Innovations Limited Prof. Jiannong CAO
Dean, Graduate School; Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science; Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing; Director, Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things; Director, University Research Facility in Big Data Analytics; and Co-founder and Chief Scientist, UbiquiTech Innovations Limited

Dr Zhixuan LIANG
PolyU GBA Postdoctoral Fellow; and Chief Executive Officer, UbiquiTech Innovations Limited

The startup is committed to the intersection of robotics, AI and smart city solutions, with a view to developing cutting-edge autonomous robots designed to address complex challenges in modern urban and industrial environments.
viAct Mr Gary Chun-kui NG
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, viAct

Mr Hugo CHEUK
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, viAct

viAct is a pioneer in AI monitoring technology dedicated to enhancing safety and efficiency in heavy industries such as construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The startup made it onto Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list in 2022. Its leading, globally deployed technology “Scenario-based Vision Intelligence”, was showcased at renowned international events such as the World Economic Forum.

At the event’s panel discussion themed “Creating the Future from Campus: Why are University Spinouts so Important for Innovation?”, Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation), shared his insights into knowledge transfer, the nurturing of university spinouts, and the support and resources available to PolyU startups. Prof. Chao remarked, “Supported by PolyU’s signature startup ecosystem, PolyVentures, our startups are spearheading translational innovations that generate long-lasting global societal impact. Our ecosystem not only provides invaluable development opportunities but also fosters the international growth of our entrepreneurs. I am delighted to see PolyU startups shine at London Tech Week, inspiring global audiences with their creativity and determination to make a difference.”

This year, the London Tech Week attracted over 45,000 participants from more than 90 countries, including startups, technology giants, investors and innovators. The event provided a platform for startups to engage in person with venture capitalists, corporate investors and angel investors; promote their solutions on dedicated stages; connect with industry leaders at the forefront of innovation; and gain valuable insights from successful entrepreneurs who have expanded globally. For more information, please visit the event website.

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Salavan Opens First Drug Rehabilitation Center to Combat Substance Abuse

The open ceremony of drug rehabilitation buildings (Photo: Keovilay Duangkham)

Salavan Province inaugurated its first dedicated drug rehabilitation center on 10 June, marking a significant step in tackling substance abuse and supporting the recovery and reintegration of affected individuals.

Trend Micro Enhances AI Safety and Security in NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factories

Trend Secure AI Factory supports NVIDIA NeMo continuous model safety evaluation and improvement lifecycle


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its adoption of the NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint, enhancing foundational security to help ensure customers’ AI systems are protected across their full development and deployment lifecycle.

To read more about how Trend Micro enhances security across NVIDIA Enterprise AI factory deployments, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/f/cybertron-nvidia-universal-llm-nim-microservices.html

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend Micro: “Global organizations are racing to innovate with agentic AI systems, and there’s a critical need to ensure the safety and security of these systems. The NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint provides an important enabling technology that works in conjunction with Trend’s threat intelligence to support safety across all phases of the AI lifecycle – from model adoption, deployment, and runtime protection — allowing customers to innovate with AI faster.”

The “Trend Secure AI Factory” is built around unified cybersecurity platforms Trend Vision OneTM and Trend Vision One – Sovereign Private Cloud. It’s designed to help customers mitigate risk at every layer of the AI factory, encompassing data, models, microservices, infrastructure, networks, and users.

Pat Lee, VP of Strategic Enterprise Partnerships at NVIDIA: “Embedding real-time, autonomous threat detection into enterprise AI factories empowers organizations to confidently scale innovation without compromising on protection. By integrating advanced cybersecurity directly into AI factories with Trend Micro and NVIDIA Agentic AI blueprints, enterprise data, models, and workloads can remain resilient and trusted —unlocking the full potential of AI in a secure, accelerated environment.”

To achieve this goal, Trend is deepening its AI-driven capabilities through the integration of Trend Cybertron, its cybersecurity-specific large language model. Built to detect and respond to evolving threats in real-time, Trend Cybertron is now deployable via NVIDIA universal LLM NIM microservices, enabling scalable, secure inference across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. This addition supports the alliance’s shared goal of delivering intelligent, production-ready infrastructure for the AI era.

Thanks to capabilities including data security, infrastructure posture management, API guardrails, and CI/CD validation, the Trend Secure AI Factory directly supports and reinforces NVIDIA Agentic AI Safety blueprint by:

  • Integrating with the NVIDIA NeMo model assessment, training, and customization framework to ensure model safety mechanisms scale reliably and securely across enterprise environments.
  • Safeguarding model integrity against poisoning and misuse during the training and evaluation phases
  • Securing the deployment environment, including microservices and infrastructure (e.g., NVIDIA NIM and AI agents), with Trend Container Security. This helps to prevent adversarial manipulation or resource-based attacks.
  • Protect sensitive datasets with Data Risk Posture Management (DSPM), leveraging NVIDIA AI Enterprise, which includes NVIDIA Morpheus, NVIDIA RAPIDS, and the NVIDIA AI Safety Recipe for evaluations and post-training, to adhere to privacy and compliance standards.
  • Providing guardrails, network protection, and secure AI agent interactions with application users, via Trend Zero Trust Secure Access (ZTSA) AI Service Access
  • Strengthening sovereign AI with trusted security controls, via Trend Vision One – Sovereign Private Cloud

Justin Vaïsse, Director General at the Paris Peace Forum: “As AI becomes increasingly embedded in critical systems, its safety and security must be treated as global priorities. We welcome the role of companies like Trend Micro in advancing responsible AI by contributing tangible, scalable solutions to multi-actor partnerships. This kind of cross-sector collaboration is essential to fostering trust and resilience in the technologies shaping our shared future.”

Hashtag: #trendmicro #trendvisionone #visionone #cybersecurity #trendcybertron #cybertron #nvidia




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Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

NTT Com Asia Appoints Daisuke Kuroda as new Chief Executive Officer

Leading the company’s strategic business direction and serving as a catalyst for Hong Kong innovation.


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As part of NTT Group, a world-leading telecommunications and ICT service provider, NTT Com Asia today announced the immediate appointment of Daisuke Kuroda as its new Chief Executive Officer in Hong Kong, succeeding Taichi Hiramatsu effective from 11th June 2025.

NTT Com Asia Appoints Daisuke Kuroda as new Chief Executive Officer in Hong Kong.
NTT Com Asia Appoints Daisuke Kuroda as new Chief Executive Officer in Hong Kong.

“I am honoured to take on this new role and deeply grateful to Mr. Hiramatsu for the remarkable foundation he has built upon innovations,” said Mr. Kuroda. “As we navigate an increasingly digital future with AI, NTT Com Asia is not merely adapting to change but actively shaping it as an innovation catalyst. By harnessing our collective expertise and creative engineering spirit, we will deliver enhanced digital experiences for our customers while driving meaningful progress in the communities we serve, and contribute to the continued advancement of Hong Kong society – especially as AI continues to propel business success.”

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kuroda served as Chief Operating Officer of the company, where he led the advancement of the company’s Product & Operation divisions. The three key functions — AI Solutions, Smart Infrastructure, and Smart Operations underscored the strategic importance of AI through technological breakthroughs and innovations aimed at driving business growth in the Hong Kong market.

With nearly three decades of extensive experience in ICT consulting, corporate planning and global business development across the NTT Group, Mr. Kuroda is well positioned to lead NTT Com Asia’s digital journey into its next chapter of innovation and market expansion.

“Looking ahead, NTT Com Asia will remain committed to its position as a leader in digital infrastructure and enterprise solutions across the region through continued technological breakthrough and customer-centric service delivery,” said Mr. Kuroda.

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About NTT Com Asia

As part of NTT Group, a world-class leader in telecommunications and ICT services, NTT Com Asia Limited (“NTT”) is dedicated to delivering the best ICT infrastructure and disruptive technologies with the vision to enable a smarter world.

Riding on the leading enterprise mobile technology from docomo business in Japan, we are bringing cutting-edge and ready-to-market IoT, AI and other digital solutions to support enterprises in developing a mobile-first strategy in their digitalisation journey.

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DRT-Sand: The First Step of Civilization in the Desert, Powered by Nanotechnology


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As the construction industry faces material shortages and climate-driven infrastructure needs, an unexpected resource is gaining importance: desert and sea sand. Once considered unsuitable, this abundant material is now reimagined through advanced technology as a high-performance input with transformative potential.

DRT-Sand: The First Step of Civilization in the Desert, Powered by Nanotechnology

In response to this opportunity, Thailand’s Doctor T Company Limited—a recognized leader in nanotechnology innovation across multiple industries—has announced a strategic expansion into advanced construction materials. The company’s latest breakthrough, DRT-Sand, is engineered for new growth opportunities across dry-sand regions worldwide, where harsh environmental conditions and infrastructure needs intersect. Designed for flexibility, DRT-Sand also works with ocean sand, expanding its relevance in coastal and dry regions.

Amid a global shortage of high-quality river sand and rising construction demand, DRT-Sand introduces a proprietary nanofilm-coated desert sand substrate. This breakthrough transforms previously unusable sand into a water-resistant, dust-proof, and weather-tolerant material ideal for cement mixes or use with alternative binders. It addresses the escalating “sand crisis” while aligning with Doctor T’s commitment to sustainability.

DRT-Sand offers a platform for scalable, sustainable infrastructure in desert regions. It enables the construction of roads, pathways, blocks, and water basins—without the environmental cost of river sand extraction or the logistical burden of imported cement. It can also be made into sand-colored paint for harsh environments. By leveraging local resources, DRT-Sand reduces construction costs and opens pathways for desert economies to emerge as global suppliers of high-value building materials.

Doctor T is launching projects across MENA with local partners to demonstrate performance in water management, rural connectivity, and low-carbon civil works.

DRT-Sand exemplifies our vision to turn overlooked resources into strategic assets,” said Mr.Thiti Jirawatcharakorn, CEO of Doctor T. “We’re proud to lead with sustainable solutions that meet real-world needs.”

For investors, this initiative blends ESG value with material innovation, creating a new revenue stream alongside Doctor T’s TPoxy and synthetic-wood (VoidWood) segments, which generate over 85% of revenue. Doctor T targets pilot deployments in late 2025, rollout in 2026, and global scaling by 2027–2028.

Doctor T invites strategic investors, distributors, and partners to support deployment and commercialization. Interested parties should contact Doctor T to explore partnership opportunities and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

Learn more: http://www.drt.co.th/products-drt-sand/

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Vietnam Lawmakers Approve Merging Provinces, Slashing Nearly 80,000 Jobs

Vietnamese lawmakers vote on merge of provinces and cities at the National Assembly in Hanoi on June 12, 2025. Vietnam lawmakers approved merging provinces, slashing nearly 80,000 jobs. (Photo by Dang ANH / AFP)

AFP – Vietnam’s National Assembly on 12 June approved plans to merge provinces and cities, slashing nearly 80,000 state jobs, as part of major reforms to the country’s administrative structure.

Lawmakers voted to reduce the country’s 63 provincial and city administrations to just 34, as the government looks to radically cut state expenditure.

The move comes after the government cut the number of ministries and agencies from 30 to 22 in February, resulting in 23,000 job losses.

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam has said the drastic restructuring of the country’s governance is needed if it is to achieve “fast, stable and sustainable development.”

In Thursday’s vote, the assembly, a rubber-stamp body in a one-party system, approved the government’s plans by 461 ballots to one, with three abstentions.

Only 11 provinces and cities are left unchanged by the reform, with the rest all merged.

Interior Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra said it amounted to the “biggest ever revolution since the country was founded” in 1945, state media reported on Wednesday.

“79,339 officials will have to be streamlined, quitting their jobs or submitting for early retirement following the merge,” Tra told the National Assembly.

One provincial official told AFP he was “shocked and sad” as he will have to leave his position after more than 30 years of public service.

“I may receive some billion dong (around USD 38,000) in compensation, but I am not happy,” the 58-year-old party member said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“I don’t know what to do now though I think I am still completely fit for work.”

Native Province Gone

The streamlined administrative bodies will be expected to “shift from passive management to active service to the people,” said Lam, the Communist Party general secretary and most powerful figure in the country.

“I think the merge is good for all and I fully support it,” said Nguyen Thang Loi, 52, from northern Thai Binh Province, which is being merged.

“Though I feel really sad as the name of my native province, which has lasted generations, will now be gone. It’s so weird to say I come from Hung Yen,” Loi told AFP.

According to the government, all cities and provinces will announce their new leadership on 30 June and start full operation at the beginning of July.

In the next few days, the National Assembly will vote on an amended national constitution, under which the country’s three-level administrative structure of province, district and commune will be reduced to two.

The middle district level will be eliminated and the commune level expanded.

Vietnam, a global manufacturing hub, recorded economic growth of 7.1 percent in 2024 and is aiming for eight percent this year as it targets “middle-income country” status by 2030.

But the economy is dependent on exports and Trump’s threatened 46 percent tariff on Vietnam has sent officials racing to negotiate a reduction.

The reforms to the structure of government follow a sprawling, high-profile anti-corruption campaign in recent years.

Dubbed the “blazing furnace”, the drive has swept up dozens of business leaders and senior government figures, including two presidents and three deputy prime ministers since 2021.

The radical reforms piloted by Lam come after a long period in which change came slowly, with the government emphasizing stability and calm to build a reputation for predictability that foreign investors found appealing.


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Wildberries plans to build a $150 million warehouse in Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, plans to spend $150 million on building a flagship warehouse in Uzbekistan to bolster the infrastructure of the country’s growing e-commerce market.

The company will construct a warehouse spanning 180,000 square meters (1.9 million square feet) in the Tashkent region and has already identified a land plot for it, Robert Mirzoyan, CEO of the merged company Wildberries & Russ, said at the IV Tashkent International Investment Forum.

Over the past two years, the sales volume of Uzbekistan-based sellers on the Wildberries platform exceeded USD 1 billion, according to Mirzoyan. Deliveries of Uzbek textiles to Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Kazakhstan via Wildberries doubled last year, and exports of Uzbek products to Russia — the company’s largest market — grew by 63%.

“Our goals in Uzbekistan are to create a full-fledged e-commerce infrastructure through logistics and fintech, unlock the country’s export potential and integrate Uzbek products into global trade chains,” said Mirzoyan.

As part of its support for local sellers, Wildberries has partnered with Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects on the launch of a “Green Corridor” for exporters. This initiative will simplify cross-border sales for Uzbek entrepreneurs on Wildberries, which currently operates in 10 countries.

During the Tashkent International Investment Forum, the company also announced the launch of its Growth Platformin Uzbekistan, an initiative aimed at supporting and scaling up small and medium-sized businesses. Entrepreneurs will gain access to Wildberries & Russ’ advanced digital advertising tools, training programs in online sales, and the company’s extensive infrastructure to successfully export their products to other markets.

At the initial stage, the Growth Platform will engage approximately 100 Uzbek entrepreneurs selected in consultation with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. Participants include manufacturers of clothing, home textiles, footwear, bags, cosmetics, household chemicals, and appliances. The initiative is expected to expand to include more sellers in the future.

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading e-commerce platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 130 facilities and 70,000 pick-up points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers and processes more than 20 million orders per day.