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Huawei Cloud Accelerates AI Adoption Across Thailand’s Public Sector, Showcasing Real-World Impact in Government Services

BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud is driving Thailand’s digital transformation by enabling the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across key government agencies, demonstrating how cloud and AI technologies can deliver tangible improvements in public services, regulatory efficiency, and economic development.

At a recent Huawei Cloud AI Boost Day – Thailand 2026, leading public sector organizations including the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA), and the Ministry of Commerce shared real-world success stories of deploying AI on Huawei Cloud to address complex operational challenges and unlock new value.

From Research to Real-World Impact

As a leading research institution, NECTEC highlighted its long-standing expertise in AI and Thai language processing, developed over more than two decades. By leveraging Huawei Cloud, NECTEC has successfully transformed its research into practical applications through solutions such as “PartiNote,” an AI-powered platform for speech recognition and meeting intelligence.

The solution enables real-time transcription, automated summarization, and searchable audio insights, significantly reducing the time required to process meetings and improving knowledge management across organizations. With high accuracy and the ability to scale on cloud infrastructure, PartiNote demonstrates how locally developed AI can be deployed effectively in real-world government environments.

Dr. Kwanchiva Thangthai, a researcher at NECTEC
Dr. Kwanchiva Thangthai, a researcher at NECTEC

“NECTEC has been advancing Thai language AI for over two decades. Today, through Huawei Cloud, we are transforming this research into real-world applications. Solutions like PartiNote not only enhance meeting efficiency but also turn voice data into actionable knowledge at both organizational and national levels,” Dr. Kwanchiva Thangthai, a researcher at NECTEC, said.

Transforming Healthcare Regulation with AI

The Thai FDA showcased how AI is being applied in mission-critical regulatory processes to improve both efficiency and public safety. Faced with over one million product registration applications annually, the agency has implemented AI to automate document analysis, screening, and summarization.

By deploying AI on Huawei Cloud, the Thai FDA has increased operational efficiency by up to three times while expanding processing capacity significantly. The system enables 24/7 operations with high reliability, allowing faster approvals without compromising safety standards, said Mr. Sutham Tesrumphun, Deputy Director of Information Technology Center at Thai FDA.

Mr. Sutham Tesrumphun, Deputy Director of Information Technology Center at Thai FDA
Mr. Sutham Tesrumphun, Deputy Director of Information Technology Center at Thai FDA

Beyond internal operations, AI also supports businesses by helping them prepare more accurate submissions and enhances consumer protection through future capabilities such as real-time monitoring and product verification.

“By integrating AI into our regulatory processes, the FDA can significantly reduce approval timelines while maintaining the highest safety standards. Huawei Cloud provides the critical infrastructure needed to manage large-scale data and operate AI systems efficiently around the clock,” Mr. Sutham added.

Empowering Data-Driven Governance

The Ministry of Commerce demonstrated how AI and cloud technologies are being used to modernize public services and support economic growth. Through its “MOC Go” platform, the ministry integrates data from 76 provincial offices and 58 overseas offices, enabling real-time visibility into economic activities and trade opportunities.

Mrs. Duanphen Krongmalai, Director of Information and Communication Technology at Ministry of Commerce, said AI-powered capabilities, including social listening and generative AI chatbots, allow the ministry to analyze market trends, respond to public feedback, and support decision-making with greater speed and accuracy. By breaking down data silos and enabling system integration on Huawei Cloud, the platform enhances coordination across agencies and improves services for businesses and citizens alike.

Mrs. Duanphen Krongmalai, Director of Information and Communication Technology at Ministry of Commerce
Mrs. Duanphen Krongmalai, Director of Information and Communication Technology at Ministry of Commerce

“The Ministry of Commerce is leveraging AI and Huawei Cloud to connect data from both domestic and international sources through the MOC Go platform. This enables better policy decision-making and enhanced services for businesses and citizens. We believe AI will be a key driver of Thailand’s digital economy moving forward,” she said.

Across all three organizations, Huawei Cloud plays a critical role in enabling AI deployment at scale. Its infrastructure supports large-scale data processing, ensures high security and data sovereignty, and provides the reliability required for mission-critical government systems.

From AI model development and deployment to real-time analytics and intelligent applications, Huawei Cloud empowers public sector organizations to move beyond experimentation and achieve measurable outcomes.

Driving Thailand’s Digital Future with AI

These success stories reflect a broader shift in Thailand’s public sector—from traditional operations to AI-driven, data-centric governance. By adopting Huawei Cloud, government agencies are not only improving efficiency and service delivery but also laying the foundation for a more intelligent, responsive, and competitive digital economy.

As AI adoption continues to expand, collaboration between government agencies, technology providers, and research institutions will be key to unlocking the full potential of Thailand’s digital transformation.

About Huawei Cloud Thailand

Huawei Cloud Thailand is a leading cloud service provider committed to accelerating Thailand’s digital transformation under the mission of “In Thailand, For Thailand.” According to the latest report from Gartner, Huawei Cloud is ranked No.2 by revenue in Thailand’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market, solidifying its position as one of the most trusted and fastest-growing international cloud providers in the country.

As the first international public cloud vendor to establish local data centers in Thailand, Huawei Cloud now operates three Availability Zones, ensuring high reliability and low-latency connectivity for local users. Leveraging Huawei’s 30-plus years of expertise in ICT infrastructure, it integrates cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud-Native 2.0, and Big Data technologies to empower over 40 government agencies and thousands of enterprises across the Kingdom. By building a robust digital ecosystem and fostering local talent, Huawei Cloud aims to drive Thailand’s “Digital Economy” forward, bringing cloud and intelligence to every corner of the country for a fully connected, intelligent future.

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Huawei Cloud official launch MaaS in Thailand and introduce Full-Stack AI Capabilities to Drive Thailand’s Intelligent Transformation

BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI—a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and executing complex tasks, alongside the official launch of Model as a Service (MaaS) in Thailand, Huawei Cloud’s MaaS is designed to address key enterprise scenarios, including large language models, coding, and multimodal applications. Built on Huawei’s proprietary acceleration engine, the platform delivers optimized performance, faster response, and enhanced stability, while supporting leading industry models to provide a high-quality and reliable token-based service experience. The service has already been adopted by leading enterprises across multiple industries.

Notably, the launch of MaaS also supports the recently introduced GLM-5 model, which has achieved state-of-the-art performance in coding and agent capabilities among open-source models. With strengths in handling complex system engineering and long-context agent tasks, GLM-5 serves as a strong foundation for building enterprise-grade general-purpose AI agents.

The event brought together senior executives from the public and private sectors, as well as leading partners, who took the stage to share insights and exchange perspectives on the future of AI-driven business transformation. The event also highlighted Huawei Cloud’s continued commitment to strengthening collaboration with leading open-source AI models, enabling Day-0 availability and helping enterprises accelerate innovation and unlock business value more rapidly in the AI era.

A New Computing Paradigm for the AI Era

Huawei Cloud executive said Agentic AI introduces a new computing paradigm, placing more complex and dynamic demands on infrastructure compared with previous application models.

James Tan, Head of AI, Huawei Cloud APAC
James Tan, Head of AI, Huawei Cloud APAC

James Tan, Head of AI, Huawei Cloud APAC, stated: “Agentic AI is redefining how AI systems operate—from reactive tools to intelligent agents capable of autonomous decision-making and execution. This shift requires a new generation of cloud infrastructure that is more adaptive, scalable, and intelligent than ever before.”

Mr. Surasak Sanichwatphibun, CTO of Huawei Thailand Cloud Business
Mr. Surasak Sanichwatphibun, CTO of Huawei Thailand Cloud Business

Mr. Surasak Sanichwatphibun, CTO of Huawei Thailand Cloud Business, added: “To meet these evolving demands, Huawei Cloud has developed a comprehensive full-stack AI strategy, guided by the core requirements of Agentic AI. The company has established an integrated technology framework covering AI infrastructure, large models and toolchains, and intelligent agent platforms, providing strong foundational support for enterprises undergoing intelligent transformation.”

End-to-End AI Capabilities for Enterprise Adoption

Huawei Cloud showcased its complete suite of AI services designed to support enterprises at every stage of their AI journey—from exploration to large-scale deployment.

  • CloudMatrix AI Infra: Huawei Cloud offers high-performance cloud compute services by pooling multi-architecture resources, supporting elasticity and flexible orchestration of training and inference tasks.
  • ModelArts: This open, user-friendly, full-stack AI development platform supports both Huawei and third-party models throughout the data engineering, model training, reinforcement learning, and model inference phases. It simplifies AI development, enabling customers to focus on innovation.
  • CodeArts: CodeArts integrates code models, IDEs, and codebases, covering the entire process from code generation to R&D Q&A, test case generation, debugging, explanation, and optimization. CodeArts utilizes a Huawei-developed language service kernel and engineering-level context augmentation to deliver a smooth and stable experience, enhancing code completion by 30%. It also employs enterprise-level code repositories and device-cloud collaborative retrieval to accurately interpret developers’ intentions, reducing token usage by 30%. The code acceptance rate has reached 80%, significantly boosting R&D efficiency in enterprise projects.
  • AgentArts: AgentArts is a one-stop platform for enterprises to develop, run, and maintain agents. With this tool, customers can effortlessly create enterprise-grade agents using both low-code and high-code methods. AgentArts cuts development time from days to hours. Its serverless design ensures high reliability and rapid scalability in mere milliseconds. Additionally, it supports auto evaluation and ongoing improvement through a reinforcement learning framework.

Huawei Cloud also announced that CodeArts and AgentArts, both agent-level intelligent platforms, are expected to be launched in overseas markets in the second half of this year.

Enabling Thailand’s AI-Driven Future

Together, these capabilities form Huawei Cloud’s comprehensive AI ecosystem, enabling enterprises in Thailand to seamlessly transition from AI exploration to production deployment.

The forum also aims to strengthen collaboration across the AI ecosystem, providing a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange insights and explore new pathways for developing next-generation AI applications and intelligent solutions.

Huawei Cloud continues to invest in cloud and AI innovation to support enterprises with secure, reliable, and scalable technologies, enabling sustainable business growth in the AI-driven economy.

About Huawei 

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 207,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring Cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. 

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Simon Lan, Co-founder of eclicktech, Shares Insights at the Global Corporate Image Summit Forum

HEFEI, China, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the Global Corporate Image Summit Forum, themed “Technology Leadership: Intelligence Empowering the Future”, was held in Hefei, Anhui Province. Featuring a main forum, parallel sessions, and business networking and matchmaking activities, the event brought together representatives from enterprises, think tanks, and government agencies to explore strategies for strengthening the global presence and reputation of Chinese companies. The forum aimed to foster cross-regional and cross-industry collaboration in overseas expansion and to support international communications for Chinese enterprises.

Simon Lan, Co-founder of eclicktech
Simon Lan, Co-founder of eclicktech

Simon Lan, Co-founder of eclicktech, was invited to attend the sub-forum titled “Communication Challenges and Solutions for Technology Companies Going Global,” where he shared perspectives on how Chinese companies can enhance global branding and improve the impact of international communications.

As globalization continues to intersect with the digital economy, international communication in the cultural sector has become a key driver for enhancing national cultural soft power and promoting growth in cultural trade. With the rapid development of the global digital economy and increasing policy support for cultural digitalization, generative AI is opening new pathways for cultural products and services to reach overseas audiences.

As a national key cultural export enterprise and a leading Chinese digital services company, eclicktech contributes to efforts that promote Chinese culture on the global stage. The company leverages advanced digital technologies such as AI and machine learning to help cultural products and services expand into international markets and strengthen their overseas reach.

At the forum, Simon Lan said: “Over the years of supporting Xi’an’s international communication efforts, we have used data analytics and AI capabilities to upgrade the content structure and distribution efficiency of IN XI’AN. We have built a global cultural communication matrix and explored an innovative approach that integrates generative AI into city cultural storytelling—using AI plus marketing to support cultural industries going global. The time is right to integrate AI with cultural globalization. eclicktech will continue to strengthen its creative capabilities and advance an intelligent marketing system, driving digital and intelligent upgrades in overseas cultural communication and providing new impetus for high-quality development in cultural globalization.”

HTX Releases “2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper”: Regime Shift of Global Liquidity Defines a New Era of On-Chain Finance

PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, HTX officially released its 2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper (the “White Paper”). The report was jointly published with leading industry platforms and media including BlockBeats, ChainCatcher, Foresight News, HTX Learn, HTX Research, Odaily, PANews, RootData, and TechFlow. Against a backdrop of market consolidation and cautious sentiment, this report provides a timely re-evaluation of the digital asset landscape. By offering a systematic framework and forward-looking analysis, it aims to help investors find clarity and maintain a strategic foothold throughout this evolving cycle.

The White Paper identifies ten pivotal trends poised to reshape the digital asset landscape in 2026, arguing that digital assets are completing their historic transition into a recognized asset class. The market is moving beyond a purely price cycle-driven paradigm into a new era defined by structural trends, gradually evolving from a high-volatility innovation sector into a core component of global asset allocation frameworks. Amidst a broader reconfiguration of global liquidity, HTX is anchoring its strategy across four core pillars – Stability, Transparency, Institutionalization, and AI Enablement. Through the dual engine of technology and mechanism, it strives to serve as the trusted infrastructure layer for trading and wealth generation, supporting long-term capital in the burgeoning era of on-chain finance.

Full Report: https://square.htx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Digital-Asset-Trends-White-Paper-en.pdf 

A New Macro Paradigm: From Digital Gold Consolidation to Record Stablecoin Expansion

The White Paper projects that 2026 will mark a rebalancing phase in global monetary policy, with interest rate differentials between the U.S. Federal Reserve and emerging markets no longer moving in sync. In this complex macro environment, Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to solidify its role as digital gold. No longer a fringe innovation experiment, Bitcoin and other core crypto assets are becoming structurally embedded in global asset allocation models, forming hedging portfolios alongside U.S. Treasuries and gold, with pricing power increasingly shifting toward long-term capital. At the same time, Ethereum (ETH) is positioned to emerge as a core yield-bearing asset. Supported by its mature staking and DeFi infrastructure, Ethereum is establishing itself as the on-chain treasury bond, evolving into a cash flow-driven growth asset.

In terms of liquidity, stablecoins are set to reach new highs in the market size. Their role has expanded beyond trading instruments into foundational infrastructure for global cross-border payments and settlement. As HTX notes, “In 2026, the market is no longer asking whether digital assets have value, but rather what allocation percentage they deserve.” With total stablecoin market capitalization surpassing $300 billion, a USD-based on-chain settlement system is already taking shape. Through deep liquidity provisioning, HTX is positioning itself as a key venue for global macro capital to gauge market dynamics.

Institutionalization and Asset Tokenization: RWA Acceleration and Derivatives Expansion

In 2026, institutional participation is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Institutional capital will continue to increase its share of the market, while retail-driven volatility is expected to moderate. The White Paper identifies three primary pathways for institutional engagement: direct asset allocation, yield-enhancement strategies (via staking and RWA), and infrastructure investment (including equity stakes in exchanges and custodians). The entry of long-term capital is driving more rational market behavior and gradually compressing volatility. Meanwhile, RWAs are entering a rapid expansion phase. The tokenization of U.S. Treasuries and fixed-income instruments is introducing stable yield sources into on-chain ecosystems. According to the report, the global RWA market size has exceeded $340 billion, with assets ranging from government bonds and gold to commodities such as electricity and soybeans being digitized on-chain.

As institutional participation grows, on-chain derivatives trading is poised for significant expansion. Perpetual futures contracts and options are increasingly migrating on-chain, featuring more mature pricing mechanisms. In response, HTX has comprehensively upgraded its institutional services, offering robust API infrastructure, customized risk management solutions, and deep integration with leading global custodians. It effectively serves as a compliant gateway, enabling professional capital to access on-chain markets and capture structural premiums amid macro volatility.

Infrastructure Evolution and the Rise of the Agent Economy: Dual Engines of zkEVM and AI Agents

In 2026, the upgrade of digital asset infrastructure is proceeding on two parallel tracks, pushing the industry into the 10-Gigabit L1 and automation era.

At the infrastructure level, Ethereum is addressing approximately 80% of proof bottlenecks through protocol-level integration of zkEVM, entering the 10-Gigabit L1 era. With its combination of performance and security, Ethereum is consolidating ecosystem-wide liquidity, effectively ending the Ethereum killer narrative. In this context, modular blockchain architecture is becoming the dominant paradigm. As base-layer protocols become commoditized, value is shifting toward “fat applications,” with customized L2s driven by super dApps and AI agent economies emerging as the new core of the ecosystem.

Simultaneously, AI Agents are becoming primary executors on-chain.  These autonomous agents are increasingly replacing humans in trading, yield management, and risk control. As of March 2026, AI agent-generated economic output (aGDP) has already reached hundreds of millions of dollars. Market interaction is shifting from manual execution to intent-driven models, marking the rise of the AI agent economy.

Keeping pace with this frontier, HTX has introduced HTX AI Skills, enabling users to input natural language commands for market analysis, strategy generation, and assisted execution. This intent-driven trading paradigm significantly lowers barriers to entry, allowing retail users to access professional-grade, AI-powered on-chain financial services.

Embracing 2026: Transparency and Regulatory Clarity as HTX’s Strategic Foundations

In an era of structural divergence, competition among platforms is shifting from traffic acquisition to trust-building. Transparent competition is emerging as the defining differentiator. HTX emphasizes in the White Paper that transparency is no longer an additional advantage but a baseline for survival. The platform has taken the lead in institutionalizing Proof of Reserves (PoR) disclosures, leveraging technology to ensure verifiable and transparent asset structures. At the same time, as regulatory frameworks become clearer globally, gray areas are expected to shrink further. In a more defined regulatory landscape, HTX’s compliance-first operations strategy is demonstrating strong resilience against systemic risks.

HTX reaffirms its commitment to global users: security and transparency are the foundation of platform development. Looking ahead, the platform will focus on three strategic priorities: enhancing institutional services, integrating on-chain assets with yield products, and advancing compliant global expansion.

As the White Paper concludes, the digital asset market is transitioning from broad-based rallies to survival-of-the-fittest dynamics, marking an era for professionals and long-term builders. With its four strategic pillars of stability, transparency, institutionalization, and AI enablement, HTX aims not only to facilitate trading, but to serve as a foundational builder of on-chain financial infrastructure. In the narrative of global liquidity reconfiguration, HTX stands ready to partner with global participants in shaping the next golden decade of digital assets.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.

Thailand’s OR Shifts Beyond Fuel as Southeast Asia’s EV Transition Gains Pace, Rolls Out 5-Year Investment Strategy

Strong earnings, expanding EV infrastructure and a growing digital user base reflect OR’s ongoing transformation from traditional fuel retail to integrated mobility and lifestyle services — with OR positioning itself as a scalable platform for regional partnership across Asia.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2026 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Thailand’s largest energy and lifestyle retail operator, reported 2025 EBITDA of 20,357million baht (approximately USD 645 million), a 15.2% increase year-on-year, as net profit rose 47.8% to 11,304 million baht (approximately USD 357 million) despite a 9.0% decline in total revenue. The results reflect stronger cost management and a continued shift in the company’s growth strategy toward ecosystem-led expansion across mobility, retail and digital services.

Thailand's OR Shifts Beyond Fuel as Southeast Asia's EV Transition Gains Pace, Rolls Out 5-Year Investment Strategy

To support that expansion, OR has committed 58,000 million baht (approximately USD 1.84 billion) under a five-year investment plan running from 2026 to 2030. The plan prioritizes mobility infrastructure development, lifestyle platform enhancement, EV charging network expansion, and innovation investment — with the aim of consolidating OR’s position as an integrated mobility and consumer ecosystem operator across the region.

OR’s existing infrastructure provides a significant base from which to execute that strategy. The company’s nationwide service station network currently serves 3.9 million users per day, one of the consumer touchpoint frequencies in Thailand, with a target to reach 5 million daily users by 2030. The network integrates fuel retail, EV charging under the EV Station PluZ brand, food and beverage, health and wellness, and lifestyle services. Café Amazon, OR’s coffee chain, operates more than 4,600 outlets in Thailand and international markets, contributing to sustained consumer traffic across the network. Most recently, OR announced a joint venture with Centara to develop budget hotels at PTT Stations, targeting 70 to 80 rooms per site alongside existing amenities — a move that extends the network’s role from daily convenience into overnight hospitality.

OR is expanding EV Station PluZ further in step with its existing fuel network as electric vehicle uptake accelerates across Southeast Asia. The move reflects both the region’s shifting policy landscape and growing infrastructure demand, with OR positioning the mobility transition as a long-term growth opportunity and a gateway for partnership-driven market entry across the region.

OR’s digital platform reinforces the physical network’s reach. The blueplus+ loyalty application has accumulated 9.3 million registered members, with a target of 14 million by 2030. Beyond driving repeat visits, the platform gives OR granular visibility into consumer behavior across its entire ecosystem — enabling personalized engagement, cross-selling across business lines, and new revenue streams that a purely physical network could not unlock. With membership scale still growing, OR sees the model as a strong foundation for data-led consumer engagement as it pursues regional expansion across Asia.

OR is also in discussions regarding cross-border expansion models that would allow regional dealers, investors and operators to access its ecosystem infrastructure. OR is positioning itself to potential partners not as a conventional energy retailer but as an integrated lifestyle and mobility platform with the operational scale and digital capabilities to support localized deployment across diverse Asian markets.

“Our strategy is simple: to integrate and create synergy through a scalable and sizable model. We’ve built a profitable digital-physical ecosystem and are now seeking strategic partners to unlock growth in Asia’s fast-moving mobility and consumer sectors.,” said M.L. Peekthong Thongyai, Chief Executive Officer of PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited.

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About OR

PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) is a leading Thai energy and retail company with operations across 10 countries. OR operates through four core business groups: Mobility Business, providing energy solutions via PTT Station, PTT Lubricants, PTT LPG, and EV Station PluZ; Lifestyle Business, featuring Café Amazon, one of Asia’s largest coffee chains, along with convenience stores and space management; Global Business, driving international growth with over 400 PTT Stations and over 300 Café Amazon outlets; and OR Innovation Business, developing new ventures and sustainable solutions through technology and innovation.

VT Markets Unites Prominent Regional Financial Leaders at its 2026 APAC Gala

BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VT Markets, hosted its premier regional flagship event of the year, the “2026 APAC Gala: Future in Motion.” Held in the heart of Bangkok, the evening served as a prestigious celebration of the strategic partnerships and momentum driving the company’s success and continued expansion across Asia-Pacific.

VT Markets Unites Prominent Regional Financial Leaders at its 2026 APAC Gala
VT Markets Unites Prominent Regional Financial Leaders at its 2026 APAC Gala

VT Markets started 2026 with a record $1.5 trillion in January trading volume, and a 246% increase in active users compared to the same quarter last year. Driven by strategic regional support, Thailand’s trading volume tripled, Vietnam’s gross revenue surged 397%, and first-time trades in the Philippines skyrocketed 450% – signalling a decisive shift in regional market share. This follows its 10th anniversary year in 2025 where the firm secured over 30 industry awards, including ‘Best Global Multi-Asset Broker’ and ‘Most Reliable Trading Platform”.

The event also provided a moment of reflection following a meaningful community visit earlier to the Baan Nokkamin Foundation, where VT Markets and its partners delivered essential supplies to support local underprivileged youth and individuals to leave a lasting local impact that extended well beyond the financial markets.

“We titled this gala ‘Future in Motion’ because that is exactly where VT Markets is right now,” said Dandelyn Koh, Head of Global Marketing at VT Markets. “Our growth across APAC is explosive, but we never want to lose sight of our partners who fuel that engine. Whether we are donating essentials to the community or unveiling next-gen infrastructure, we are moving forward together, and this is just the beginning for us”.

The evening’s highlights included:

  • The Awards Excellence Ceremony: Dedicated to recognizing the partnerships and and performance that have made VT Markets a leader in APAC.
  • The Signature Lucky Draw: The night’s most anticipated segment featured a curated selection of luxury rewards. From flagship tech gadgets to bespoke travel experiences to Newcastle, United Kingdom, the prizes reflect the high-value partnerships VT Markets shares with its top-tier affiliates.
  • The 2026 Roadmap Reveal: An exclusive first look at the next generation of trading infrastructure where guests were given an exclusive preview of the products and features set to be rolled out progressively.

As VT Markets continues to scale its presence regionally, the 2026 APAC Gala reinforces its position as a forward-thinking broker that prioritises both technological advancement and the long-term success of its global partner community.

OCI Global Statement on Methanex Shareholding

AMSTERDAM, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Global (Euronext: OCI), (“OCI”) provides the following update regarding its shareholding in Methanex Corporation.

Since OCI’s H2 2025 earnings announcement on 16 March 2026, trading volumes in Methanex shares have increased significantly, which may provide additional flexibility with respect to potential future disposals. In light of these evolving circumstances, among other factors, the Board has authorized management to consider selling Methanex shares from time to time, as and when it determines appropriate.

About OCI Global

Learn more about OCI at www.oci-global.com. You can also follow OCI on LinkedIn.

Contact Details:
Sarah Rajani CFA,
Global Vice President Investor Relations & Communications,
Email: sarah.rajani@oci-global.com 

 

HD Hyundai Avikus Spearheads Global Standards of Autonomous Navigation Support

  • First universal autonomous navigation support system to receive TA, accelerating commercialization
  • Validation from DNV over three years, expected to contribute to IMO autonomous navigation standards
  • “HD Hyundai will advance the commercialization of autonomous navigation technology while leading the development of international standards”

SEOUL, South Korea, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avikus, the autonomous navigation subsidiary of HD Hyundai led by CEOs Kang Jae-ho and Lim Do-hyeong, is stepping up efforts to commercialize its vessel autonomy technologies.

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized autonomous navigation company, obtained Type Approval from DNV on Tuesday, the 7th, for its autonomous navigation system, “HiNAS Control” (from left: Sangkyun Lee, Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries; Lim Do-hyeong, CEO of Avikus,; and Vidar Dolonen, Korea and Japan Region Manager of DNV).
Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized autonomous navigation company, obtained Type Approval from DNV on Tuesday, the 7th, for its autonomous navigation system, “HiNAS Control” (from left: Sangkyun Lee, Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries; Lim Do-hyeong, CEO of Avikus,; and Vidar Dolonen, Korea and Japan Region Manager of DNV).

HD Hyundai said Tuesday that Avikus recently obtained Type Approval (TA) from DNV, the Norwegian classification society, for its Autonomous Navigation Support System, HiNAS Control.

HiNAS Control, which received the TA, is an integrated autonomous navigation support system that combines perception, decision-making and control functions, enabling it to detect nearby vessels and obstacles, assess navigation conditions and maneuver to avoid collisions.

The approval marks the first time a mass-produced autonomous navigation support system designed for use across multiple vessel types, rather than a specific ship or project, has received international certification. With the TA, HiNAS Control can be installed without additional verification, improving deployment efficiency and is expected to enhance confidence among global shipowners.

Avikus worked with DNV for more than three years to define safety requirements for its autonomous navigation support system and establish a verification framework. Under its guidelines, DNV systematically evaluated the system’s collision avoidance capabilities, which are rooted in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), by comprehensively verifying the system alarms, navigational information display, and ship control performance.

At a time when international standards for autonomous navigation have not yet been fully established, this case of third-party verification by DNV is expected to be highly beneficial for the establishment of future regulations. With discussions underway at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the non-mandatory Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code, the approval and its framework could also inform the development of more detailed technical standards. The approval is expected to enable Avikus to respond more effectively to evolving global regulations, while positioning HiNAS Control as a standard technology in the autonomous navigation market.

“HiNAS Control’s Type Approval is a major milestone, marking it as one of the first systems to bring autonomous navigation technology beyond the conceptual stage and into commercialization,” Vidar Dolonen, Korea and Japan Region Manager of DNV, said.

“This Type Approval demonstrates that Avikus’ autonomous navigation technology has achieved global standards of safety and reliability,” Lim Do-hyeong, CEO of Avikus, said. “Building on synergies with HD Hyundai Group, we will continue to advance commercialization and lead the development of international standards.”

HiNAS Control has been applied as a standard specification on vessels built by HD Hyundai since 2023 and has surpassed 500 cumulative orders to date.