HONG KONG, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Organised by GS1 Hong Kong (GS1 HK), co-organised by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and supported by the Digital Policy Office, the IOT Data Hackathon 2026 held its Award Ceremony today (on 16 April) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during InnoEX 2026.  Bringing together industry leaders, academics and innovators, the ceremony marked the highlight of a nearly 3-month journey of data‑driven innovation.

Record-Breaking Participation
5 Challenge Providers, 163 Competing Teams
Now in its third edition, the IOT Data Hackathon received an unprecedented response, attracting over 160 teams from local tertiary institutions, tech startups, and diverse backgrounds – the highest participation since its launch.  Centred on the themes of “Technology & Business Innovation” and “Social Impact & Sustainability”, the Hackathon featured both Student and Professional Streams.

Five challenge providers – AS Watsons Industries, Cobalt Fashion (Hong Kong), DFI Retail Group – Mannings, HKT, and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service & Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service – put forward real operational challenges and business data spanning retail logistics, supply chains, low‑altitude economy and elderly care services.  After rigorous evaluation and intense competition, 24 outstanding teams advanced to the finals to turn bold ideas into practical, data‑powered solutions ready for real‑world deployment.

Exploring How Data and AI Shape the Future Economy
The Award Ceremony kicked off with a high-level discussion panel titled “Building the Future Economy with Data and AI“, where leading industry experts unpacked how data and AI are fast becoming the driving forces behind digital transformation and industry evolution.

Momentum surged as the awards presentation took centre stage.  After months of hard work, six exceptional teams emerged as top performers, collectively winning 12 awards.  Winning teams shared their solutions on stage, demonstrating how data and AI can move beyond concepts and labs to deliver tangible improvements — enhancing lives, strengthening industries and energising Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem.

The Biggest Winner: MUHK Team Sweeps Four Awards in Student Stream
De-Buggers stole the spotlight in the Student Stream, clinching four major awards — Student Stream Champion, Best ESG Achievement Award, Best Use of AI Award, and Innovator of Secure by Design– setting a new benchmark at this year’s Hackathon.  The six‑member team, all Year Two students from Hong Kong Metropolitan University, majoring in Computer Science and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, impressed the judges with their solution “Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses”.  Powered by AI, the system integrates container, order, and warehouse data into a dashboard, combined with real-time weather information and shipping news, enabling instant visibility into critical risks and informed decision‑making.

The First Runner-up, Elevenators, is a five‑member team of non-Chinese speaking students from HKU, CUHK, HKUST, CityUHK, and PolyU.  Their solution “ORBITRON” uses 4D airspace grids and blockchain-based smart contracts to automate drone flight approvals, balancing safety, efficiency, and privacy in low‑altitude airspace management.  The Second Runner-up, Jockey Team, comprises four master’s students from Hong Kong Baptist University in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.  Their “AI + IoT Precision Outreach and Smart Hub Solution” addresses communication challenges faced by the elderly, using AI to interpret needs and reconstruct scenarios, enabling accurate matching of gerontechnology equipment and improving service experience.

Triple Win for MTR Talents in Professional Stream
The Professional Stream was dominated by Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation.  Six young graduates who recently joined MTR secured 3 awards – Champion, Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award, and Innovator of Secure by Design – making them the standout triple winner of this competition.  Their winning solution “UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth” tackles the low-altitude economy challenge, creating a real-time flight management system that defines user roles, models flight routes, and instantly flags abnormal drone activities – laying a solid foundation for future low-altitude traffic management.  The solution impressed the judging panel with its technical completeness, innovation and strong application potential.

The First Runner-up, DefinePro, competed as a solo participant and stood out with “Digital Product Passport Control Tower” solution, enabling end-to-end traceability from raw materials to final delivery while proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.  The Second Runner-up, MingQ Technology Limited, developed a “MingQ IntelliSort System — B2B2C-Ready Pick-to-Light Sorting Solution for Intelligent Warehouse Operation & Management” that integrates order data and optimises routing algorithms to boost picking efficiency and warehouse utilisation.

IOT Data Hackathon 2026 Award Results

Student Stream

• Champion: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
• First Runner-up: Elevenators | ORBITRON
• Second Runner-up: Jockey Team | AI+IOT-Driven Precision Reach and Intelligent Hub Solution
   

Professional Stream

• Champion: Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth
• First Runner-up: DefinePro | Digital Product Passport Control Tower
• Second Runner-up: MingQ Technology Limited | MingQ IntelliSort System — B2B2C-Ready Pick-to-Light Sorting Solution for Intelligent Warehouse Operation & Management

Special Awards

• Best ESG Achievement Award: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
• Best Use of AI Award: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
• Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award(sponsored by HKT): Elevenators | ORBITRON (Student Stream)
• Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award(sponsored by HKT): Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth (Professional Stream)
• Innovator of Secure by Design(sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies):  De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses (Student Stream)
• Innovator of Secure by Design(sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies Limited): Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth (Professional Stream)

Looking Ahead: Strengthening Hong Kong’s Data Innovation Ecosystem
Spanning nearly three months, IOT Data Hackathon 2026 empowered participants to turn data into real innovation.  To set teams up for success, GS1 Hong Kong organised seven pre-hackathon workshops, equipping teams with hands‑on insights into geospatial data, cybersecurity, data storytelling, and AI applications, etc.  Shortlisted teams gained complimentary access to advanced technical resources and tools provided by AWS and Esri China (Hong Kong), alongside one-on-one consultations from Check Point Software Technologies to strengthen the security and resilience of their solutions.

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong, stated: “The IOT Data Hackathon is a vital platform connecting the business sector, academia, and startups.  By sharing real operational pain points, we spark data-driven solutions to address real-world needs.  The passion and creativity shown by these tech talents reinforce our confidence in the future economy.  We are deeply grateful for the continued support of all partners, and remain committed to fostering cross-sector collaboration – bringing technology into industries, communities and everyday life to create greater value for the society.

To further amplify the impact, GS1 Hong Kong has arranged a Winners Showcase at InnoEX 2026, connecting winning teams with industry professionals and the wider public for deeper technical exchange and real‑world engagement.

Enquiries
For details of the IOT Data Hackathon 2026, please visit: www.gs1hk.org/iotdatahackathon
For enquiries, please contact: iot@gs1hk.org  or call (852) 2861 2819.

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About GS1 Hong Kong
Founded by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in 1989, GS1 Hong Kong (GS1 HK) is the local chapter of GS1®, a not-for-profit, global organisation that brings industry stakeholders together to develop standards-based solutions to address the challenges of data exchange.  Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, GS1® has 120 national chapters serving 150 economies globally.

GS1 HK aims to empower industry’s digital transformation by enabling businesses to improve efficiency, safety, authenticity and sustainability through platforms, solutions and services based on our global standards.   GS1 HK is dedicated to building a collaborative IoT ecosystem in Hong Kong to promote the development of ICT, serving as a bridge between ICT solution providers, users, government and other stakeholders, realising the community’s vision to become a smart city. 

GS1 HK currently supports over 8,000 corporate members from various sectors including retail & consumer packaged goods, healthcare, food & beverage and food services, apparel & footwear, transport & logistics, among others.

For more information, please visit www.gs1hk.org

Media Enquiries:
Ms. Mignone Cheng
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GS1 Hong Kong
Email: mignonecheng@gs1hk.org
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SHANGHAI, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mabwell (688062.SH), an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with a fully integrated industry chain, announced that it has established a licensing and commercialization agreement with a strategic business partner (“the partner”) in Malaysia for its Denosumab biosimilar products MAILISHU (a biosimilar of Prolia^®) and MAIWEIJIAN (a biosimilar of Xgeva^®) (“the products”). Under the agreement, the partner is responsible for the registration and commercialization of the products in Malaysia, while Mabwell is responsible for the development, production and commercial supply for the products.

Malaysia has a population of approximately 35.97 million, with a GDP at a leading level in Southeast Asia. As a full member of PIC/S, Malaysia boasts the most mature and well-regulated pharmaceutical regulatory framework in the ASEAN region. In terms of the pharmaceutical market, Malaysia’s market size stood at approximately USD 3.4 billion in 2025, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of about 6%, indicating big market potential.

Mr. Huiguo Hu, Board Member, Senior Vice President and Board Secretary of Mabwell, said, “We are delighted to see that we have reached a collaboration on denosumab in another ASEAN country. Malaysia has an internationally aligned regulatory environment, strong regional recognition and significant space for development. This collaboration will further deepen Mabwell’s presence in the ASEAN market. We look forward to rapidly advancing the product’s local registration and commercialization with our partner’s strong commercial capabilities, bring high-quality, affordable treatment options to more patients in the region.”

About Mabwell

Mabwell (688062.SH) is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with capabilities spanning the entire pharmaceutical value chain. The company is committed to providing more effective and accessible therapies to meet global medical needs, with a focus on oncology and aging-related diseases. Mabwell’s mission is “Explore Life, Benefit Health” and its vision is “Innovation, from Ideas to Reality.” For more information, please visit www.mabwell.com/en.

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CANGZHOU, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet:

Along the UNESCO-listed Grand Canal, Cangzhou is applying modern copyright frameworks to revitalize its 2,000-year-old Kung Fu heritage. Designated in 1992 as one of China’s first “Hometowns of Martial Arts,” the city is transforming lineage-based knowledge into documented and legally protected assets, redefining how Kung Fu is preserved, verified, and shared.

Preserving the “Living Archive”

Cangzhou has long been recognized as a comprehensive repository of Chinese martial arts, preserving 53 distinct styles that represent over 40% of China’s registered martial arts styles. For centuries, these techniques relied on oral and embodied transmission, a master-to-disciple tradition that was vulnerable to erosion. To address this, a large-scale documentation effort was launched in 2008. Led by Lanshouquan master Tian Xiufeng, a team of researchers and practitioners worked with senior masters to systematically record their expertise, resulting in a scholarly collection of over 120 volumes and 6,000 minutes of technical footage.

Securing Lineage via Copyright

For Qi Mingsong, a national-level successor of Yanqingquan, copyright is the reliable solution to historical verification. Having spent a decade consolidating scattered manuscripts into a unified record, he views IP protection as a key safeguard against misrepresentation. “In our community, lineage is sacred,” says Master Qi. “Copyright ensures that students worldwide receive the authorized curriculum, preserving the unadulterated truth of our heritage.”

IP protection also serves as a powerful incentive for innovation. Liu Lianjun, a master of Bajiquan, formalized new routines under copyright protection, effectively filling gaps in the style’s weaponry. “Formal registration gave me the confidence to publish,” Liu notes.

Empowering Global Exchange and Trust

Henny Eleonora, head of Cangzhou Qunying Wushu Europe, notes that structured materials make it easier to maintain consistent standards in global instruction. “I have been studying martial arts for many years, but this is the first time I have seen books and videos organized in such a comprehensive and systematic way,” says Eleonora. “It is truly remarkable that students in Europe highly value this aspect and everyone is eager to learn this traditional martial art.”

The 12th China Cangzhou International Wushu Competition in September 2026

This September, Cangzhou invites enthusiasts worldwide to the 12th China Cangzhou International Wushu Competition. Established in 1989, it remains the country’s longest-running martial arts event, offering a unique opportunity to experience the living legacy of Chinese Kung Fu at its source.

Contact for Participation & Media: Cangzhou International Communication Center Email: cangzhouhaimei@gmail.com

JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Indonesia’s debt problem continues to worsen. OJK data shows that overdue loans reached Rp100.69 trillion in February 2026, as reported by tempo.com.

More alarmingly, many individuals hold active loans across multiple platforms simultaneously. A significant number are trapped in a cycle of borrowing from one online lender to repay another, a pattern that only inflates their principal debt as interest and administrative fees continue to pile up.

CELIOS Director Bhima Yudhistira has noted that the rise in online lending debt is not a positive signal, as it indicates that people’s incomes are no longer sufficient to cover daily necessities, as reported by Detik Finance.

Beyond financial pressure, borrowers also face psychological strain: anxiety over looming due dates, ever-accumulating interest, and fear of the collection process. This can erode mental focus and reduce workplace productivity.

Amid this situation, FLIN, a financial consultancy company, helps individuals regain control of their finances through guided debt consolidation via its Dana Talangan Program. The concept is straightforward, FLIN facilitates the process of combining all outstanding debts from credit cards, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services, online loans, and unsecured personal loans into a single, manageable installment.

By connecting clients with OJK-licensed financial partners, FLIN helps secure flexible tenors, lower interest rates, and reduce monthly installments by up to 70% compared to previous total obligations , providing a viable path forward for salaried employees. The company is ISO 27001 certified and officially registered with KOMDIGI, ensuring a secure and transparent process.

Founded in early 2025 and backed by prominent investors from the United States and India, FLIN has recorded rapid growth. Over 800 Dana Talangans have been successfully disbursed, accompanied by more than 20,000 debt consultation sessions.

“We are seeing a growing number of salaried individuals whose total monthly debt obligations exceed 70–80% of their income, often spread across three or more financial institutions, including banks, online lenders, and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platforms. Through financial education and our Dana Talangan Program, we help them consolidate these debts into a single, manageable repayment plan,” said Aniruddha Newaskar, Credit & Risk Manager.”

With an approach rooted in empathy and technology, FLIN does not merely address short-term debt repayment issues, it also helps clients build a healthy financial foundation. Throughout the program, each individual is guided and educated by a highly dedicated team of professionals.

Looking ahead, FLIN aims to expand its services across various regions in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries. This will be accompanied by efforts to improve financial literacy through educational content and strategic partnerships with various institutions, driving long-term socioeconomic transformation for the people.

About FLIN

FLIN is a financial consultancy in Indonesia that helps salaried employees combine multiple debts into one manageable installment through the Dana Talangan Program. Working with OJK-licensed financial partners, FLIN ensures a safe, clear, and supportive process. Registered with KOMDIGI and ISO 27001 certified, FLIN combines technology, education, and a people-first approach to help people take back control of their finances. For more information, visit www.flin.co.id.

NINGBO, China, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial players and experts emphasized how technology and shifting consumption patterns are reshaping the tourism sector at the 2026 China Cultural Tourism Economy Innovation Week in eastern China’s Zhejiang province in early April.

The 2026 China Cultural Tourism Economy Innovation Week and the ninth Dragon Sparrow Awards ceremony, organized by Tripvivid Group and Fenghua District Cultural Tourism Group, were staged at Mount Xuedou, Ninggbo, Zhejiang province. The event drew more than 500 companies, researchers and investors, focusing on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude aviation, wellness tourism, commercial space, immersive entertainment, digital twins and pet‑friendly travel.

The forum ran alongside the ninth Dragon Sparrow Awards, which recognize innovation across the sector with nearly 40 sub‑categories. Honorees included top listed tourism groups, provincial and municipal investment platforms, cultural tourism IP creators, night‑economy demonstration zones, family‑friendly destinations, and operational brands in areas such as wellness lodging and study tours.

Representatives pointed to a structural shift underway in China’s tourism economy, as the industry moves beyond ticket-driven sightseeing toward diversified, experience-led consumption.

Wu Wenxue, vice-president of the China International Public Relations Association, said the sector is transitioning from rapid expansion to value-oriented growth, with high-quality development now the central task. He called for deeper integration of culture and tourism to support broader national strategies.

Xu Peng, vice-president of the World Tourism Alliance, said Zhejiang has remained at the forefront of tourism innovation and expressed expectations that industry platforms can help strengthen China’s global competitiveness.

From a market perspective, Liu Zhaohui, vice-president of the China Adventure Association, said the culture and tourism industry is being reshaped across multiple dimensions — from how consumers allocate time and space, to how products are delivered and how capital is deployed.

He identified three immediate priorities: revitalizing existing assets, developing new products and tapping new traffic channels.

Cross-sector insights highlighted how cultural content is being reinterpreted. Lu Chuan, a well-known film director, said creative industries should draw on traditional Chinese knowledge systems and craftsmanship, such as how historical resources can be adapted for modern storytelling and tourism development.

Technology companies, meanwhile, showcased how digital tools are changing visitor experiences. Li Hui, founder of Shanghai Fengyuzhu Culture Technology, said applications such as digital twins and virtual reality are enabling cultural heritage to be transformed into interactive, immersive products.

On-site exhibitions further illustrated these trends. Interactive robots, integrated destination service cards and capsule-style accommodation units were among the products on display during the tourism week.

As the event concluded, participants pointed to a common direction that China’s tourism industry is moving toward: deeper integration with technology, broader cross-industry collaboration and more personalized consumption.

The 2026 Dragon Sparrow Awards not only celebrated industry excellence but also forged a renewed consensus on revitalizing existing assets, iterating new products and unlocking fresh consumer flows–setting the stage for the next chapter of China’s cultural tourism transformation.