TAIPEI, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cake, a Taiwan-founded regional talent platform in Asia, hosted the Cake 2026 Career Festival on September 12 at Taipei World Trade Center, bringing together more than 150 leading international employers and technology companies and nearly 6,000 job opportunities. The event attracted over 20,000 job seekers for on-site recruitment and networking.

Nearly 70% of registered attendees had more than three years of work experience, while software and hardware engineering professionals together accounted for 42% of registrants, underscoring the event’s strong appeal among experienced technology talent.

Held under the theme “Re-skill in AI,” this year’s Career Festival also introduced Cake’s first AI Career Fair Guide, alongside a broader suite of AI-powered career services designed to connect online career exploration and preparation with in-person employer engagement.

AI Hiring Expands Across Industries as Cross-Border Careers Gain Momentum

One of the clearest hiring trends at this year’s event was the expansion of AI-related hiring across a wider range of industries and applications. Participating employers collectively offered more than 100 AI-related openings.

Viewed through NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s “AI Five-Layer Cake” framework, nearly 20 participating companies represented key parts of the AI ecosystem, spanning power and energy, chips and hardware, AI infrastructure, and applications. These included Schneider Electric, Nanya Technology, Vertiv, and Health2Sync.

The range of career opportunities is also expanding into emerging industries and overseas markets. The Taiwan Space Agency joined the event alongside the Industrial Development Administration’s aerospace supply chain and communications talent initiative. Japanese payments company PayPay Corporation recruited in Taiwan for the first time.

Employers Compete for Talent Through Higher Pay and Long-Term Development

As competition for talent intensifies, employers are differentiating their strategies across compensation, development programs, and early-career hiring.

More than 100 opportunities at the event offered starting annual compensation above NT$1 million. Singapore-based Titansoft offered senior software engineering roles paying up to NT$4 million per year.

Meanwhile, Delta Electronics subsidiary Cyntec introduced its Global Manufacturing High-Potential Talent Program, with annual salaries starting at NT$1.2 million for roles across manufacturing, equipment, engineering, technical functions, and quality assurance.

At the early-career level, Taiwan Mobile opened more than 20 internship roles spanning AI training data validation, cybersecurity, sustainability, and video marketing.

Together, these initiatives reflect a shift from filling individual vacancies toward building longer-term talent pipelines across different stages of a professional’s career.

Cake Founder and CEO Trantor Liu said: “For companies, talent competition is no longer just about finding people who already have AI skills. It is also about how to develop talent over the long term, across different stages of their careers. For professionals, true Re-skill in AI is not a one-time skills upgrade, but a continuous evolution throughout their careers.”

Cake Connects AI-Powered Career Services Into One Job Search Journey

Cake has integrated AI across multiple stages of the job search journey. Its new AI Career Fair Guide recommends relevant employers, job openings, and booths based on a candidate’s experience level, target industries, and job preferences.

The service connects with Cake AI, which provides AI-powered career strategy, job analysis, and resume review to help users clarify their career direction, better understand opportunities, and strengthen their applications. On-site services also included AI-generated professional headshots.

By connecting online exploration, job-search preparation, and in-person employer engagement, Cake is turning Re-skill in AI into a continuous career process rather than a one-time skills upgrade.

About Cake

Founded in Taiwan in 2016, Cake is a regional talent platform in Asia providing end-to-end solutions across job search, recruitment, and talent connection. Cake serves more than 10 million users worldwide and works with over 10,000 employer clients, including Google, ASML, TSMC, UNIQLO, L’Oréal, and DBS.

In the first half of 2024, Cake established operations in Indonesia and Vietnam and has since partnered with more than 100 local companies. Guided by its mission to help talent meet possibilities, Cake continues to use AI to strengthen cross-border talent connections and build a more connected talent ecosystem across Asia-Pacific.

The New Urban Stage for Inspired Living

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay debuts on 10 September as a waterfront destination in Shekou, Nanshan. Poised at the maritime gateway of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and connected via the Shekou Cruise Home Port, the hotel establishes a 60-minute connectivity circle that seamlessly links the GBA’s major cities, while providing efficient access to global resources and the region’s stunning bay scenery. The hotel is embedded within a vibrant cultural precinct featuring K11 ECOAST and Sea World Culture and Arts Center, offering an integrated destination that combines art spaces, world-class gastronomy, and immersive experiences—all curated for discerning urban travellers in pursuit of refined coastal living. This milestone opening further solidifies MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific)’s strategic presence across the Greater Bay Area.

Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited remarked: “This hotel has never been merely a place to stay—it is a stage where MGM’s century-old hospitality meets the dynamic spirit of Prince Bay, creating a unique urban harbor living experience for our guests.”

Design

Conceived by GP Architects and LTW Designworks, the property embodies a “waterfront garden” narrative, unfolding in three acts inspired by classic MGM cinema, weaving together themes of forested sanctuary, chromatic discovery, and a tranquil retreat amid mountains and sea. The architecture and interiors draw deeply from the Prince Bay shoreline and its cruise-port heritage, bringing MGM’s brand mission: “We Exist to Entertain Your Journey” to life. From a dramatic lobby water feature to a sky-level art installation and a cantilevered tower crown echoing a cruise deck, the design weaves coastal romance into every vista.

Accommodations

The hotel offers 298 ocean-view guest rooms and suites, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that command sweeping vistas of the bay from dawn to dusk. The interiors artfully fuse marine-inspired motifs with the serenity of an urban garden, creating a sense of secluded tranquillity amid the city’s vibrant energy. Ranging from 50 to 364 square metres, the room categories include 270-degree panoramic sea-view rooms, expansive terrace suites, sky suites, and a presidential suite—designed to accommodate both business and leisure travellers with equal finesse. Custom art installations, intelligent in-room systems, premium bedding, and curated bath amenities come together in perfect harmony, addressing the needs of both the business executive and the holidaymakers.

Delicacy

Five distinctive dining venues—Yu Hoi Heen Chinese Restaurant, MEET PLUS Yunnan-Guizhou-Sichuan Restaurant, Festival All-Day Dining, The PURPLE Rooftop Sky Bar, and the Lobby Lounge—weave together global flavours and local culinary traditions, offering everything from intimate private dining to vibrant social gatherings, and offering a taste of the diverse flavours of the Greater Bay Area living through the palate. Whether for high-level business entertaining, elegant social soirees, or family celebrations, guests can indulge in a convivial and refined experience at the intersection of exceptional cuisine and atmospheric design, making every meal a signature MGM entertainment experience.

Events & Banqueting

The hotel features over 3,000 square metres of flexible banqueting and meeting space, where scene-driven design redefines the boundaries of business and social events, infusing MGM’s “Entertainment” philosophy into every conference and gala—shattering the stereotypes of traditional corporate functions. A 420-square-metre foyer with floor-to-ceiling windows offers panoramic urban harbour views, while an expansive 800-square-metre terrace lends a romantic ambience to outdoor weddings and bespoke cocktail receptions. Additional multi-function meeting rooms, boardrooms, and VIP lounges ensure that every business forum, brand gala, or private celebration is elevated into an immersive “WOW” experience—a hallmark of MGM’s extraordinary approach to hospitality.

Wellness & Rejuvenation

The fitness centre and heated swimming pool offer sweeping views of the urban harbour. The gym is fully equipped with premium Technogym professional-grade cardiovascular and strength-training equipment from Italy, complemented by a dedicated aerobic studio for group classes, yoga, and body conditioning. The interplay of shimmering waters, state-of-the-art equipment, and expansive harbour vistas transforms exercise into a truly immersive and pleasurable experience—allowing guests to savour the perfect union of movement and ocean scenery with every invigorating workout.

Mr. Yang Lirong, Chairman of Yunnan Xiangfeng Industrial Group, stated: “Prince Bay is a crucial window connecting the Greater Bay Area with the world. By joining forces with MGM, we are creating a landmark hotel that embodies both the distinctive character of the bay and world-class standards—one that will catalyse the advancement of business and cultural tourism in Prince Bay and invigorate local consumption. We are looking forward to collaborating with MGM to build a new landmark and share the opportunities of the Greater Bay Area.”

Opening Gala Showcases Cross-City Culinary Excellence

To celebrate the Hotel’s grand opening, MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay hosted a special gala dinner featuring a distinguished culinary collaboration. Renowned chefs Pan Sihui and Yang Dengquan from MGM COTAI’s Michelin-starred restaurants, Aji and Five Foot Road, joined forces with Li Yongsheng, General Manager of Yu Hoi Heen Chinese Restaurant at MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay, to present an exclusive menu highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of both teams. The collaboration demonstrated the synergy of MGM’s integrated dining portfolio while celebrating cultural exchange between Macau and Shenzhen.

ABOUT MGM HOSPITALITY GROUP (ASIA PACIFIC)

Guided by its mission, “We Exist to Entertain Your Journey,” MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific), Ltd. focuses on the development and operation of destination hotels and resorts. Leveraging MGM’s strong entertainment DNA and resources, the Group has built a distinctive portfolio of hotel brands, including Bellagio by MGM, MGM RESERVE, MGM, Mirage by MGM, Mhub by MGM and mx by MGM. It is committed to becoming a prominent hospitality group with entertainment at its core, uplifting guests, employees and communities. The Group currently operates hotels in Sanya, Shanghai, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenzhen and Zhuhai, with more projects to be launched in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Lingshui and other destinations. MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific), Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM China Holdings Limited and is also a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International. For more information, please visit the official website: www.mgmhospitality.com

BERLIN and NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QIVIKA, a consumer technology company developing smartphone-based optical imaging solutions, today announced that its QIVIKA Smart Scope is set to launch on Kickstarter on September 15, 2026, bringing a portable optical system designed to help smartphone users observe and capture distant subjects.

Following its debut at IFA 2026 in Berlin, QIVIKA is bringing its Smart Scope to Kickstarter as the company works to make long-range observation more accessible to smartphone users. The campaign is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2026.

A Smarter Exploration Experience

See → Capture → Recognize → Remember → Share

QIVIKA brings optics and software together to support the full journey from discovering a distant subject to capturing, identifying, recording and sharing it.

Key Product Highlights:

• Professional long-range optics in a compact form

24× optical magnification, up to 3000mm equivalent focal length, ED glass and multi-coated optics bring powerful reach into a portable design.

• Built for both day and night exploration

From birding and wildlife observation to lunar viewing and stargazing, QIVIKA is designed for a wide range of outdoor exploration scenarios.

• Smart guidance and discovery

The app adds AR sky guidance, 10,000+ bird species identification, personal observation records and community discovery.

• Lightweight with two ways to explore

At approximately 300g, QIVIKA supports both handheld and tripod modes, giving users the flexibility to capture spontaneous moments or settle in for longer observation sessions.

Designed as a smartphone-connected optical device, QIVIKA combines a precision periscope optical system with a dedicated mobile application. The system provides up to 24× optical magnification and up to 3000mm equivalent focal length, allowing users to explore subjects that are difficult to capture with conventional smartphone cameras, from the Moon and stars to distant birds and wildlife.

Unlike digital zoom, which enlarges an image through software, QIVIKA uses a dedicated optical path to bring distant subjects closer before the image reaches the smartphone camera. The optical system incorporates multi-coated optics and ED glass to support image clarity and contrast.

The device weighs approximately 300 grams and can be used in different configurations for observation and capture. It can be operated handheld for more mobile use or mounted on a tripod for longer observation sessions.

QIVIKA also combines its optical hardware with software features designed to guide users through different observation scenarios. The mobile application includes tools for exploring the night sky, with on-screen guidance designed to help users locate and align with celestial targets. For daytime observation, the system is also designed to support birdwatching, including AI-assisted bird identification and tools for recording observations.

The product experience is built around a cycle of observing, capturing, identifying, remembering and exploring. Rather than positioning the Smart Scope solely as an astronomy device, QIVIKA is developing it for a broader range of outdoor observation activities, including stargazing, lunar observation, birdwatching and long-distance photography.

QIVIKA’s IFA 2026 debut has already drawn attention from technology media. Frandroid reported on the company’s smartphone-connected optical system after experiencing the product at IFA 2026, highlighting its long-range optical approach and dedicated application for sky and bird observation. Yanko Design also featured QIVIKA in its IFA 2026 technology roundup, highlighting the product’s portable optical architecture, smartphone integration and AI-assisted observation features.

The QIVIKA Kickstarter campaign will officially open on September 15, 2026. For more information about QIVIKA and the Kickstarter campaign, visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qivika/turn-your-phone-into-a-smart-scope

About QIVIKA

QIVIKA develops smart imaging products that help people see and capture the world beyond their reach. By combining imaging technology with outdoor exploration, QIVIKA is committed to making professional-level experiences more accessible through innovative hardware and intelligent software. From stargazing and birding to everyday discovery, we create easy-to-use exploration tools that help people connect with nature, explore further, and share their discoveries. Learn more at www.global-qivika.com.

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