The Fifth International Healthcare Week set for next month, to highlight Hong Kong’s position as medical technology and investment hub

HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The fifth edition of the International Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held in Hong Kong from 11 to 31 May. The two flagship events – the sixth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the HKTDC, and the 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association – serve as a comprehensive business platform covering the entire medical and healthcare industry chain, including technology R&D, investment matching, medical equipment manufacturing, medical products and services. The events will be held concurrently to maximise synergy at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai next month. The ASGH will take place on 11 and 12 May, while the Medical Fair will run from 11 to 13 May.Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The medical and healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation. Hong Kong, by leveraging its preeminence as an international financial centre, its world-class research ecosystem and its unique positioning bridging the Chinese Mainland and the world, serves as an ideal platform for scientific excellence, strategic investment and financing, and international trade for medical and healthcare innovation.The National 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises health development. The HKTDC will actively align with the Plan through the two flagship events of the International Healthcare Week – the ASGH and the Medical Fair. The events will focus on high-growth areas such as biopharmaceuticals, AI-empowered healthcare, the silver economy and modernisation of traditional Chinese medicine, and will help to accelerate  commercialisation of research outcome, facilitate high-impact business matching, and boost cross-border investment. Collectively, the twin events reinforce the ‘Healthy China’ initiative, solidify Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading biotech and investment hub, and demonstrate Hong Kong’s role as a superconnector and super value-adder.”Speaker line-up features Nobel Prize LaureateThe sixth ASGH, themed “Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs”, will convene a prestigious assembly of international health officials, scientific, medical and industry experts,  start-ups and investors. Through various sessions, they will exchange valuable insights and navigate the latest frontiers in public health, medtech, international trade and investment, while unlocking the future prospects and untapped business opportunities of the industry.The opening session will feature welcome remarks by Prof Frederick S Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, and opening remarks by John Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, followed by special remarks of Prof Zeng Yixin, Vice Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China.On the morning of the first day, two plenary sessions will be held. Plenary Session I: Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness through Global Collaboration will begin with a keynote speech by Prof Lo Chung-mau, Secretary of Health of the HKSAR government. The session will be moderated by Prof Leo Poon, Daniel CK Yu Professor in Virology at the School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong and Co-Director of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute. Speakers include Prof Ibrahim Abubakar, Vice-Provost (Health) and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at University College London; Dr Leung Yiu-hong, Head of Emergency Response and Programme Management Branch, Department of Health; Dr Kumanan Rasanathan, Executive Director of the WHO Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research; Prof Wang Yu, Chairman, Chinese Foundation for Hepatitis Prevention and Control, also Former Director-General, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr In-Kyu Yoon, Acting Deputy Director General for Integrated Development and Pandemic Preparedness at the International Vaccine Institute. They will delve into critical strategies such as pathogen surveillance, data sharing, multinational collaboration and equitable access to medical resources to bolster the resilience of global health infrastructure and institutionalise perpetual preparedness for potential future pandemics.Plenary Session II: Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs will examine how cross-sector collaboration catalyses the commercialisation of research outcomes, propels biopharmaceutical advancement, and unlocks investment and market potential in the sector. The session will feature a special address by Leng Weiqing, Chairman of Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings), the Strategic Partner of the Summit. It will be moderated by Victor Chu, Chairman and CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, with speakers including Jonathan Symonds, Chairman of the Board of GSK; Prof Song Ruilin, Eminent President and Chief Expert of the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association; Dr Mehmood Khan, CEO of The Hevolution Foundation; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited; David Lau, Vice Chair of Investment Banking for Asia Pacific and Head of Healthcare Investment Banking for Asia Pacific at JP Morgan Securities; and Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board, Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited.On the afternoon of the first day, the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session will feature 2013 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry, Prof Michael Levitt, Robert W and Vivian K Cahill Professor in Cancer Research at Stanford University. Prof Levitt will share his distinguished journey in scientific discovery and envision the transformative impact of technology on future healthcare and scientific research. A pioneer in computational biology, he was among the first to simulate molecular dynamics of DNA and proteins. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for developing multiscale models of complex chemical systems.With rapid advances in AI drug discovery, oncology, and precision medicine, the summit introduces a dedicated CSO Insights: Catalysing Scientific Breakthroughs and Investments for Future Health session on the morning of the second day.  Chief Scientific Officers and R&D leaders from leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies, including Fosun Pharma, Omico, Zhaoke Ophthalmology, and more, will share how they set scientific strategy, build high-velocity, high-quality R&D engines, and forge partnerships that accelerate time-to-impact.Thematic sessions address market trends and the National 15th Five-Year PlanThe pervasive adoption of AI is driving a paradigm shift across industries, including healthcare. This year’s summit will feature two thematic sessions, including Intelligence at Scale: How AI is Powering Real-World Healthcare Revolution, co-organised with Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong, and Transforming Healthcare through Digital Health & AI Innovations. Speakers will examine pragmatic integration and pioneering breakthroughs of AI within the healthcare system.The silver economy represents a high-growth frontier. This year’s Summit will once again feature a dedicated Silver Health Chapter to address the complexities of an ageing demographic and unlock the sector’s burgeoning market potential. In the session Unlocking Growth in Silver Health: From Precision Medicine to Smart Ageing Innovations, distinguished speakers will discuss breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of age-related diseases.In response to the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and to catalyse the Healthy China initiative and regional collaboration, the Summit will include a session titled The Next Frontier in China's Healthcare Industry which will review the latest trends in medical innovation and investment in China.The session Driving Chinese Medicine Development Through Standardisation and Innovation will  address the National 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese medicine. Speakers will share insight on traditional Chinese medicine innovation, cross-sector collaboration and regulatory matters.Over the two days, the Summit will cover a wide range of topical issues in the medical and healthcare sector, including sustainable healthcare systems, gene and cell therapy, rare disease treatments, medical robotics and devices, and IP financing strategies for pharmaceuticals and medtech.Supporting the expansion needs of medical/healthcare enterprisesIn addition to the plenary and thematic sessions, the Summit will feature the ASGH Business Hub and InnoHealth Showcase, which presents innovative technologies from some 180 medical and healthcare companies across 11 countries and regions. These include exhibitor delegations from Australia, Finland, the UK, Xiamen and Jiangsu, as well as start-ups and projects from the Innovation and Technology Commission, Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, and five local universities. Many of the exhibitors have received prestigious awards. The Project Pitching session will provide start-ups with the opportunity to present their innovations to potential investors, while the ASGH Deal-making facilitates one-to-one meetings, both online and offline, to channel capital to healthcare projects and promote collaboration.Medical and healthcare enterprises can also access the “GoGlobal Connect” Zone and Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone to consult with service providers and institutions on overseas expansion, fundraising, R&D collaboration and other areas. Their professional advice will help companies formulate more effective business and “go global” strategies. The Summit will also host a workshop titled Hong Kong as a SuperConnector to Empower Global Expansion of Pharmaceutical Enterprises, where medical and business leaders will share how pharmaceutical companies can leverage Hong Kong’s platform and international professional services to seize overseas business opportunities.The Medical Fair’s three key categories: MedTech, GeronTech & Preventive HealthcareThe 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will be held from 11 to 13 May. Themed Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience. The Fair will provide an ideal platform for research and development institutions, manufacturers, public healthcare organisations, hospitals, clinics, distributors, and healthcare professionals from around the world to establish global business connections and understand the latest trends in the medical industry. This year has seen a doubling in the number of exhibitors offering smart ageing products and green solutions, reflecting strong market demand for related products. Furthermore, several exhibitors will showcase innovative products and solutions integrating AI and robotic technology, offering buyers top-tier medical and healthcare solutions.The Medical Fair will gather some 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Korea, as well as new participants from Macao, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Vietnam, and the United States. The exhibition will feature seven major zones, including the Startup Zone, Hospital Equipment and Digital Health, Biotechnology and Lab Diagnostics, Laboratory Technologies and Healthcare Services, Medical Supplies and Disposables, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care, and the World of Health and Wellness, showcasing the latest medical technologies and innovative solutions across the sector.The Fair will focus on three key areas: MedTech, GeronTech and Preventive Healthcare, presenting breakthrough technologies and products. Among the highlights, an exhibitor will introduce a smart health wearable watch that integrates concepts from both Chinese and Western medicine. By combining modern biosensing technology with traditional Chinese medicine theories and analysing indicators such as heart rate variability (HRV) to assess the functions of the five major internal organs, the device translates complex physiological data into a clear and easy-to-understand daily health score and personalised recommendations, helping users identify potential health risks at an early stage.Another exhibitor will demonstrate an augmented reality (AR) surgical platform designed for orthopaedic surgeons. The technology has already been applied in local hospitals and provides real-time 3D navigation during surgical procedures. By accurately overlaying medical imaging onto the surgical field, the platform enhances surgical precision and improves clinical decision-making efficiency. The technology was recognised with an award at the 2025 EQT Impact Challenge, where the project emerged as a winner after multiple rounds of selection and evaluation by a professional judging panel. The international startup competition aims to identify and support innovative solutions with positive social impact, underscoring the platform’s technological innovation and medical application value.In addition, an exhibitor will present a world-first smart knee brace that integrates artificial intelligence, wearable technology and rehabilitation applications. Designed for use in healthcare institutions such as wellness centres, hospitals and rehabilitation clinics, the product supports post-knee surgery recovery and sports injury rehabilitation. Through adjustable straps and a mobile application, the non-invasive device enables real-time monitoring of joint angles, thigh circumference and swelling changes during daily activities, rehabilitation therapy and training. It provides healthcare professionals with both real-time and historical data insights, enhancing the accuracy of rehabilitation monitoring, while also aiding injury prevention and extending athletes’ professional careers.The Medical Fair actively promotes collaborative innovation across government, industry, academia, research, and investment. A number of leading research and academic institutions will participate, including nine local universities, over 30 innovation and technology enterprises led by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, as well as some 20 medical enterprises brought by the Hong Kong MedTech Association (HKMTA). A startup will showcase innovative voice assistive technology products featuring a one touch speech reconstruction function. The solutions provide personalised support for individuals with speech and communication difficulties, helping them regain clear communication abilities and improve their quality of life. This innovation highlights the application excellence of local startups in both medical technology and social care, demonstrating how technology can address real societal needs with meaningful impact.More than 50 themed forums and seminars will be held during the fair, providing industry players with insights into the latest market trends. Highlights include “Accelerating Mental Health Innovation through AI Research and Adoption”, in association with Tung Wah College; “Decoding the Demand for Gerontechnology”, in association with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service; and the “HKMTA Medical Fair Forum 2026: The Medtech Solutions - Greater Bay Area & Overseas”, which will discuss the latest developments in the field.The exhibition will continue to adopt the “EXHIBITION+” hybrid model. The physical fair will take place from 11 to 13 May at the HKCEC. Global exhibitors, industry professionals, and buyers can engage in discussions via the “Click2Match” smart business matching platform from 4 May until 20.As the two flagship events of International Healthcare Week, the Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will gather global healthcare forces to create a cross-sector exchange platform. International Healthcare Week will be held in Hong Kong from 11 to 31 May, covering 17 healthcare-related conferences, seminars, roundtables, and networking activities. It aims to promote innovation and investment exchange in the Asian healthcare industry, further creating industry synergies and driving Hong Kong's development as a regional medical innovation hub.The Asia Summit on Global HealthDate11-12 May 2026 (Monday to Tuesday)9:00am to 6:00pmThe Opening Session will begin at 10:00 am on 11 MayVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3FGHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairDate11-12 May 2026 (Monday to Tuesday)10:00am to 6:00pm13 May 2026 (Wednesday)10:00am to 5:00pmVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3DEPhoto download: https://bit.ly/48tQH4B Last year's Asia Summit on Global Health.The Asia Summit on Global Health has invited Prof Michael Levitt, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, and the Robert W. and Vivian K. Cahill Professor in Cancer Research at the Stanford University School of Medicine, to attend and share his insights.The Asia Summit on Global Health features deal-making sessions, facilitating one-on-one meetings both online and offline to connect global capital with projects in the healthcare sector.The 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will be held from 11 to 13 May. Themed “Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience” the fair focuses on three key categories: MedTech, GeronTech, and Preventive Healthcare, bringing together some 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions. The photo shows last year's Medical Fair.The Medical Fair has actively promoted collaborative innovation across government, industry, academia, research and investment, with a number of leading research and academic institutions set to participate.Many exhibitors will showcase products leveraging the latest artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, offering buyers cutting-edge medical and healthcare solutions. The photo shows last year's Medical Fair.WebsitesThe Asia Summit on Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-conferenceProgramme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programme'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-conferenceSpeakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speaker'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-conferenceHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-tradeshowList of Products: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/product'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-tradeshowActivity Schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/programme'ref_source=GrayMenu&ref_medium=vep-tradeshowInternational Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/enMembers of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers, please send requests to  lsong@yuantung.com.hk or tleung@yuantung.com.hk on or before 4 May 2026.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Jasmine Zhang  Tel: (852) 3428 3278  Email: jzhang@yuantung.com.hkLouise Song  Tel: (852) 3428 5691  Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung  Tel: (852) 3428 2361  Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Noah Qiu  Tel: (852) 2584 4575  Email: noah.yl.qiu@hktdc.orgNavin Law  Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgJane Cheung  Tel: (852) 2584 4137  Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

CTF Life Title Sponsors ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme 2026 Organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative

(Second from left) Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life; (second from right) Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; (first from left) NG Hoi-shan, Aaron, MH, President of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China; and (first from right) Antonio Lam, Head Coach of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, officiated the Kick-off Ceremony of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, marking the official start of the event.HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), title-sponsored by CTF Life and supported by Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), is Hong Kong’s largest fencing selection and training initiative aimed at nurturing a new generation of fencing athletes in Hong Kong. Since its debut at KTSP last year, the programme has identified numerous promising young fencers, providing them with 1.5 years of elite training and injecting fresh energy into the local fencing scene. With CTF Life once again serving as the Title Sponsor this year, the programme’s selection quota has expanded to 1,000 participants, offering more students the opportunity to receive professional training. Former Olympic Games representative of the Hong Kong Fencing Team and Asian Games Double Bronze Medallist, Antonio Lam returns as Head Coach, leading a professional coaching team to ensure high-quality and consistent training.The Selection Day and Kick-off Ceremony of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme 2026 were successfully held on 26 April at Kai Tak Arena. Building on the enthusiastic response received last year, the 1,000 available slots include dedicated quotas for CTF Life-CIRCLE members, while full sponsorship will continue to be offered to underprivileged students. Primary school students aged 8 to 11 from Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin and Yau Tsim Mong districts were invited to take part, giving more children the opportunity to be introduced to the sport. The two-year training programme is structured into five stages, using a selection-based training and competition model to identify potential young fencers. Top performers will advance to elite training with opportunities to progress into professional athlete development and participate in competitions. The selection trials featured 10 fencing test zones, allowing participants to challenge themselves through physical fitness assessments and discover their potential. CTF Life also introduced a series of interactive experience zones, including the “Strike & Score Fencing Game”, the “Fencing Collection Card Photo Booth,” and the “AR 360-degree Fencing Champion Stage”, encouraging parents and children to take part in sports together and experience the unique charm of fencing.Honourable guests – Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life; Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; NG Hoi-shan, Aaron, MH, President of the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China; and Antonio Lam, Head Coach of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme – also attended the event and officiated the Kick-off Ceremony.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life, said: “As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP, and in celebration of CTF Life’s 40th anniversary, we are delighted to once again serve as the Title Sponsor of KTSI’s ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme. Through this sponsorship, we are supporting the HKSAR Government to promote local sports development and nurture a new generation of elite fencing athletes. At the same time, by reserving dedicated places for CTF Life-CIRCLE members, we are delivering premium experiences to our customers and reaffirming our brand promise to create value beyond insurance.”Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited, said: “The ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme is the most extensive fencing training initiative in Hong Kong. We are sincerely grateful to CTF Life for sponsoring the programme for the second consecutive year. Looking ahead, Kai Tak Sports Park will continue to collaborate with diverse partners through Kai Tak Sports Initiative, leveraging our world-class facilities to drive impactful sports projects and cultivate the next generation of Hong Kong sporting talent.”The ceremony concluded with a symbolic sabre presentation, attended by the 20 “Fencing Plus” participants who advanced to the final stage of last year’s programme. Together with Antonio Lam, Head Coach of the “Fencing Plus” Training Programme, Low Ho Tin, Bronze Medallist in Men’s Sabre at the 2018 Asian Games, and Yip Shing Chi, Bronze Medallist in the Cadet Men’s Sabre Individual event at the Asian Cadet Fencing Championships 2026, presented sabres to last year’s finalists, symbolising the passing on of the torch and encouraging the new cohort to pursue their fencing journey with determination as Hong Kong’s future fencing talent.Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life, said: “As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP, and in celebration of CTF Life’s 40th anniversary, we are delighted to once again serve as the Title Sponsor of KTSI’s ‘Fencing Plus’ Training Programme, underscoring our brand promise to create value beyond insurance.”Andrew Kam, Chief Executive Officer of Kai Tak Sports Park Limited, said: “Kai Tak Sports Park will continue to collaborate with diverse partners through Kai Tak Sports Initiative, to drive impactful sports projects and cultivate the next generation of Hong Kong sporting talent.”The Selection Day of the Kai Tak Sports Initiative “Fencing Plus” Training Programme 2026 was held on 26 April. The event invited over 1,000 children to take part in a series of dynamic fitness assessments designed to identify potential young fencers!CTF Life introduced a series of interactive experience zones, encouraging parents and children to take part in sports together and experience the unique charm of fencing.Click here to download high-resolution photos.About CTF LifeChow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (“CTFS”) (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and is one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the Chow Tai Fook Group ecosystem to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life’s journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group’s robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.About Kai Tak Sports ParkKai Tak Sports Park is the largest integrated sports, leisure, and entertainment landmark in Hong Kong. The 28-hectare Sports Park is part of the redevelopment of the former Hong Kong International Airport site in Kai Tak. The precinct features the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, which has a retractable roof; the Kai Tak Arena, an indoor sports center with the flexibility to host community sports and events for up to 10,000 seats; and the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, an outdoor track and field facility with a capacity of 5,000 seats. These venues are complemented with extensive open spaces for events and leisure, together with dedicated retail and harbourfront dining spaces.About Kai Tak Sports InitiativeAs a community project of Kai Tak Sports Park and a locally recognized charitable organisation, Flyover Kai Tak has been committed to organising various sports activities in the community to encourage public participation and promote sports for all. Since its establishment in 2018, Fly Over Kai Tak has launched 180 projects with more than 100 partners, attracting about 125,000 participants. With the official opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park in March 2025, Flyover Kai Tak will launch more exciting activities in the park, allowing the public to continue to participate in different ways to enhance their physical and mental health. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

周大福人寿冠名贊助:飞越启德「小剑神」培训计划2026

周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰先生(左二)、中国香港剑击总会会长伍海山先生(左一)、启德体育园有限公司行政总裁金民豪先生(右二)及「小剑神」培训计划总教练林衍聪先生(右一)莅临主持「小剑神」培训计划启动礼,为活动揭开序幕。香港, 2026年4月29日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由飞越启德主办、周大福人寿冠名贊助、启德体育园全力支持的「小剑神」培训计划,是全港最大规模的剑击选拔及培训活动,旨在培育香港新一代剑击运动员。计划去年首度于启德体育园举行,成功发掘多位具潜质的年轻剑手,并为他们提供为期一年半的高阶训练,为香港剑坛注入新力量。而计划今年再度获周大福人寿冠名贊助,参加名额更增加至 1,000 个,让更多学童有机会接受专业剑击训练。计划继续邀请香港前剑击队佩剑奥运代表、亚运会双铜牌得主林衍聪出任总教练,率领教练团队提供专业指导,确保培训质素及延续性。「小剑神」培训计划2026首阶段的遴选日暨启动礼于4月26日假启德体艺馆圆满举行。承接上年度的活动反应热烈,今届1,000 个名额中包括周大福人寿.生活圈会员,同时继续为基层学生提供全额资助,邀请来自九龙城区、观塘区、黄大仙区及油尖旺区的8至11岁小学生参与,让更多学童有机会接触剑击运动。为期两年的训练分为五个阶段,採用淘汰制训练及比赛模式,发掘具潜质的小剑神。表现出色的学员将获晋升至进阶训练,并有机会衔接本港专业运动员的培训及参赛计划。选拔赛设有十项剑击测试专区,让参加者进行体能测试,挑战自我,发掘潜能。周大福人寿亦特别增设互动体验专区,包括「空中撃剑挑战」、「剑撃收藏卡照相馆」及「AR 360度撃剑冠军舞台」,鼓励家长与孩子一起投入运动热情,亲身感受剑击运动的独特魅力。活动非常荣幸邀请到周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰先生、启德体育园有限公司行政总裁金民豪先生、中国香港剑击总会会长伍海山先生及「小剑神」培训计划总教练林衍聪先生莅临主持启动礼,为活动揭开序幕。周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰先生致辞时表示:「作为启德体育园的独家创始保险合作伙伴,适逢周大福人寿40周年誌庆,我们很高兴再度冠名贊助飞越启德『小剑神』培训计划,支持特区政府推动本地体育发展和培育新一代剑撃精英运动员,亦透过周大福人寿‧生活圈会员尊属名额,为客户带来优质体验,继续彰显开创保险新价值。」启德体育园有限公司行政总裁金民豪先生致辞中分享:「『小剑神』培训计划是全港最大规模的剑击培训活动,衷心感谢周大福人寿连续第二届贊助此计划。未来启德体育园将继续透过飞越启德,与更多伙伴携手合作,善用园区世界级设施,推动更多具影响力的体育项目,为香港培育新一代运动人才!」启动礼最后环节举行授剑仪式,邀请上届晋身最后阶段的20位「小剑神」出席,由「小剑神」培训计划总教练林衍聪先生联同2018年亚运男子佩剑铜牌得主罗浩天先生,以及2026亚洲青少年剑击锦标赛少年组男子佩剑个人赛铜牌得主叶诚治先生,共同为「小剑神」授剑,寓意薪火相传,同时勉励新一届学员在剑击路上奋勇前行,成为香港未来的剑击新力量。周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰先生表示,作为启德体育园的独家创始保险合作伙伴,适逢周大福人寿40周年誌庆,再度冠名贊助「小剑神」计划,彰显其开创保险新价值的品牌承诺。启德体育园有限公司行政总裁金民豪先生分享,启德体育园将继续透过飞越启德,与更多伙伴携手合作推动更多具影响力的体育项目,为香港培育新一代运动人才!飞越启德「小剑神」培训计划2026 年4月26日举行遴选日,邀请多达1,000位小朋友参加,透过体能测试发掘具潜质的小剑神!周大福人寿特设互动体验,让家长和孩子一起享受参与剑击的乐趣。按此下载高清相片关于周大福人寿周大福人寿保险有限公司(「周大福人寿」)扎根香港40年,为周大福创建集团有限公司(「周大福创建」)(香港股份代号:659)的全资附属公司,也是香港最具规模的寿险公司之一。作为周大福企业成员,周大福人寿紧扣郑氏家族(「周大福集团」或「集团」)生态圈的雄厚资源,致力为客户及其挚爱家人于「生活、成长、健康、传承」的人生旅程中,提供个人化的匠心规划、终身保障及优质体验。凭藉集团财务实力及环球投资布局,周大福人寿矢志成为亚太区领先的保险公司,持续开创保险新价值。关于启德体育园启德体育园是香港的大型综合体育及休闲娱乐新地标,佔地28公顷,是昔日启德机场旧址重新发展计划的一部份。园区主要设施包括一个设有50,000万个座位,并配备开合式上盖的全天候主场馆(「启德主场馆」);一个可灵活配置座位的室内体育馆(「启德体艺馆」),其主场(「竞技场」)可容纳10,000名观众,而副场(「习艺坊」)可容纳500名观众;以及一个设有5,000个座位的公众运动场(「启德青年运动场」)。除此之外,园区内亦设有大量户外空间、餐饮零售设施和美食海湾,让各个场地的体育及娱乐盛事更添精彩。关于飞越启德作为启德体育园的社区项目及本地认可的慈善机构,飞越启德一直致力在社区举办各类型的体育活动,鼓励市民踊跃参与,推广全民运动。于2018年成立至今,飞越启德已联同超过100个合作伙伴,推出多达180个项目,吸引约125,000人次参加。随着启德体育园于2025年3月正式落成启用,飞越启德将会在园区推出更多精彩活动,让市民能够继续以不同方式参与,提升他们的身心健康。周大福人寿保险有限公司(于百慕达註册成立之有限公司) Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

AI智能体元年启动  迈越科技(2501.HK)深耕东盟市场开启价值重估

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-04-29 / 09:27 UTC+8 2025年被公认为人工智能从概念迈向规模化应用的关键转折点。港股人工智能应用端领先企业 - 迈越科技股份有限公司(「迈越科技」,股份代号:2501.HK)于3月份发布2025年度业绩,财报显示,公司在人工智能赛道实现了跨越式增长:全年实现营收约人民币4.03亿元,同比增长46.6%;年度溢利高达人民币544.3万元,较去年同期大增约5,300%。 这份亮丽的成绩表,不仅体现了迈越科技在「人工智能+」行动中的强大执行力,更预示着其在即将到来的「AI智能体(AI Agent)元年」中占据了甚具竞争力的领先地位。 业绩爆发:软硬件协同打造盈利新空间 中国国家及地方政策为人工智能发展指明方向:国务院《关于深入实施“人工智能+”行动的意见》、《广西深入实施“人工智能+”三年行动方案(2026—2028年)》及“北上广研发+广西集成+东盟应用”发展路径,都明确指出人工智能为国家的未来重点发展方向之一,这为迈越科技的战略布局提供清晰指引。 迈越科技业绩的强劲增长,主要归功于客户对综合IT解决方案服务需求的日益增长。2025财年,该板块贡献收入约2.98亿元,同比增长59%。 公司在提升人工智能应用方面展现了卓越的技术底蕴: 在技术创新方面,深度适配DeepSeek、千问等国产大模型,同时兼容GPT、Gemini、Claude Opus等国外先进大模型,融合openclaw等前沿技术,自主研发AI智慧体平台,突破多模态交互、算力调度、数据安全等关键技术,构建自主知识体系。 产品创新上,公司从软件延伸至智能算力一体机、AR眼镜、翻译硬件等,实现软硬件一体化、场景一体化。场景创新上,坚持把AI用到真实场景、解决真实问题。AI问数助手降低数据分析门坎,AI智能写作助手提升办公效率,AI数字人应用于政务、教育、客服等领域,让创新真正创造价值。 迈越科技表示,公司正积极探索以「AI 智能体」技术为核心,结合 AR 眼镜、全息投影舱等交互硬件,构建面向智慧农业、工业巡检、智慧文旅及心理健康陪伴的沉浸式智能化服务场景。这种「智能体+场景」的深度渗透,正持续打开公司的利润增长空间。 战略布局:立足广西,辐射东盟「数字丝路」 国内外人工智能应用呈爆发式增长。在发展潜力上,智能教育、数字政务、工业制造等领域仍有巨大渗透空间,东盟国家人工智能尚处起步阶段,市场空白且广阔。 作为广西互联网综合实力十强企业,迈越科技充分利用「自主研发+广西集成+东盟应用」的发展路径,成功将科技力量辐射至东盟国家。 2026年4月17日,越共中央总书记、国家主席苏林率高级代表团参观了位于中国南宁的东盟人工智能创新合作中心。该中心是推动中国企业深入挖掘东盟潜力的重要门户,一期工程相关项目面积约7.78平方公里,中心建筑面积达1.9万平方米。 在参观过程中,苏林总书记、国家主席亲自试戴并深度体验了由迈越科技研发的 AI 翻译眼镜。这一领袖级的亲身体验,不仅展示了迈越科技在区域语言解析与穿戴设备领域的领先实力,也预示着中国AI产品在越南等东盟市场的巨大增长潜力。 4月17日,越共中央总书记、国家主席苏林在中国—东盟国家人工智能应用合作中心试戴迈越AI翻译提词眼镜,右一为迈越科技董事长李常青先生。   关于迈越科技股份有限公司(股份代号:2501.HK)迈越科技是领先的综合IT解决方案服务供货商,致力于将AI、大数据及云计算技术深度融入行业应用。公司深耕智能教育、数字政务及智能穿戴设备领域,旨在构建「立足广西、辐射全国、面向东盟」的AI产业新高地。   2026-04-29 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

德银351港元目标价背后:迅策(03317)ARR环比大涨300%

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-04-29 / 09:13 UTC+8 4月27日,德意志银行发布了一份关于迅策科技(03317)的研究报告。该行将目标价定为351港元,较市价有超20%的上行空间,并维持“买入”评级。   自2016年成立至今,迅策科技共完成7轮融资,股东包括腾讯、KKR、云锋基金、泰康人寿、浦发银行等。从A轮至今,估值已涨超530倍。对于这些陪跑近十年的股东而言,这无疑是一场酣畅淋漓的胜利。   然而,这些顶级机构押注的远不止是一家公司,而是一个正在加速成型的大趋势——Token经济。   Token经济模式的核心,是将收费基础从“软件使用权限”转变为“价值消耗单位”。在传统SaaS模式下,客户支付固定订阅费,供应商的收入与客户实际使用价值没有直接关联。而在Token模式下,客户按实际消耗量付费——用得越多、创造价值越高,供应商的收入弹性越大。   随着AI Agent的演进,Token需求将呈指数级增长。据弗若斯特沙利文统计,中国实时数据基础设施与分析市场2024年规模为187亿元,渗透率仅3.6%,到2029年预计达505亿元,年复合增速22%。在这样一个渗透率极低、需求快速释放的市场中,迅策在AI实时数据基础设施市场中排名头部。   在这一趋势中,迅策扮演了什么角色?德银给出的答案是“数据燃料供应商”和“计费枢纽”。前者指向其在AI产业链中的定位:区别于提供通用大语言模型的厂商,迅策聚焦于垂直领域,通过领域特定的数据专业知识,帮助企业生成高精度、高决策价值的数据。后者指向其商业模式的核心:在每一次AI调用中完成计量与结算,成为Token经济时代的“收费站”。   德银指出,这种垂直化的“Token即服务”(TaaS)模式使迅策能够获得稀缺溢价,收入与通用计算成本脱钩,随客户工作流的扩展实现非线性增长。在定价机制上,迅策正在从三个维度构建其Token定价体系:数据稀缺性、调用频率、模块化扩展能力。   迅策目前主要有三种收费模式:传统订阅制、交易制,以及正处于快速起量阶段的Token制。据公司管理层披露,Token模式目前收入占比约5%,目标在2026年底提升至20%-30%。进入2026年4月,迅策Token调用相关的年度经常性收入(ARR)季度环比暴涨300%。这一趋势表明,Token调用收入正成为迅策全新的增长引擎。   德银预计,随着这一转型推进,迅策经调整后的净利润率将在2025-2028年间从6.9%升至24.4%,营收复合增长率预测也从57%上调至76%。未来三年将是迅策盈利能力加速释放的关键窗口期。   迅策从资管行业切入,并逐步向保险、银行、能源、电信等对数据精确性和监管合规要求极高的领域延伸。在存量市场,迅策通过高转换成本持续锁定客户价值;在增量市场,迅策已覆盖金融、电信、电力、能源及消费等10余个行业,并且对标美国Palantir的17个垂直领域,增长空间仍然可观。   未来,迅策正加速向电力、电信、医疗、能源、机器人训练平台等国计民生重点领域拓展,2025年起更将AI基础设施延伸至机器人数据平台及商业航天等新兴赛道。   在AI时代,最赚钱的不是淘金者,而是卖铲子的人。但最稳赚的,是那些把铲子升级为“智能挖掘机”的人。迅策,正在成为后者。当Token成为AI世界的基础货币,当每一次模型调用都需要经过“计费枢纽”,迅策的收入便与整个AI产业的繁荣深度绑定。   2026-04-29 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

EveryMatrix launches turnkey platform with Betsson’s Africa‑focused Cameroonian brand

(AsiaGameHub) -   EveryMatrix has launched its complete turnkey platform in partnership with Betsson Group’s Africa-focused brand operating in Cameroon. This move marks another step forward in the growth of regulated digital betting and lottery infrastructure across the continent, with the integration covering both casino and sportsbook offerings. The solution also covers core systems including player account management, payment processing and affiliate tools, effectively delivering a full, compliant operating stack built specifically for regulated markets. “Rolling out a full turnkey platform solution for Betsson Africa demonstrates the strength and maturity of our technology and delivery capabilities in regulated environments, while strengthening our commitment to the African continent,” said Ebbe Groes, Group Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of EveryMatrix.  “Our priority is to support a stable, compliant launch in Cameroon and work closely with the Betsson team as the operation expands.” EveryMatrix scales up its African operations This deal, awarded after a competitive bidding process, follows other recent business activity EveryMatrix has secured across Africa.  Just one month ago, 888Africa partnered with the Malta-headquartered platform provider to boost its existing operations in Angola. The firm also recently earned formal licensing approval to supply its turnkey platform technology in South Africa. EveryMatrix notes its platform is engineered to support scalable operations in regulated environments, with a core focus on compliance, reliability and adaptability – key factors as African jurisdictions continue to formalize their gaming and lottery regulatory frameworks. The Betsson deal comes shortly after Q1 results release For Betsson, the launch signals a measured approach to expansion, targeting select regulated markets instead of rapid, unplanned growth.  Its recent Q1 results show the group is expanding its B2C footprint across multiple markets, with growth in Latin America and Western Europe offsetting weaker performance in Central and Eastern Europe and its home region of the Nordics.  Cameroon is among a number of African markets where regulatory models are evolving, creating opportunities for licensed operators with established technology and mature compliance capabilities. Rony Richa, Commercial Director at Betsson Group, added: “This launch reflects a pragmatic approach by Betsson as we explore select regulated markets.  “EveryMatrix was selected for its proven technology, regulatory experience, and capability to support a structured and controlled rollout.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

SBC Awards Americas reveals 2026 shortlist

(AsiaGameHub) -   The competition for industry accolades has commenced with the release of the 2026 SBC Awards Americas shortlist, which spotlights the leading companies in the gaming sector across the Americas. Scheduled for June 10 at the Broward County Convention Center as a key event of the SBC Summit Americas 2026, the awards ceremony will gather 600 professionals to honor excellence in the North and Latin American gaming markets. This year's program includes 34 categories that acknowledge exceptional accomplishments by operators, affiliates, industry leaders, and a diverse array of suppliers, including platform providers, payment experts, and game studios. Rush Street Interactive tops this year's list with eight nominations, while Betting Hero follows with six. Optimove, Wazdan, and Betsson Group are also front-runners, each securing five nominations. Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, stated: “The prestige of the SBC Awards Americas is increasing as the regional competition intensifies. The companies on this year's shortlist are not only achieving high performance but are also advancing standards in operations, technology, marketing, payments, compliance, and player engagement. Earning a place on the shortlist is a significant accomplishment, and all finalists deserve to be proud of this recognition.” Within the North American operator segments, FanDuel will attempt to protect its 2025 Sportsbook Operator of the Year award against rivals such as BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, and Hard Rock Bet. For the casino award, BetMGM will strive to keep its title in a field featuring Caesars Entertainment, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet Casino, and Rush Street Interactive. In the Latin American operator categories, prominent firms like Betsson Group, Kaizen Gaming, Megapari, and Rush Street Interactive have been named as finalists, demonstrating their expanding presence and impact in the region. For the affiliate awards, Flashscore Network will try to defend its Sports Affiliate of the Year – LATAM award against competitors including Better Collective, Betting Hero, and MediaTroopers, all of whom are also finalists in the Sports Affiliate of the Year – North America category. In the supplier sections, firms like Optimove and Wazdan are at the forefront with five nominations apiece. Sportradar, SoftConstruct, and OpticOdds are also strongly represented, emphasizing the rising significance of data, platforms, and content for operators throughout the Americas. Alea will seek to repeat its previous Employer of the Year victory. The company is up against Betsson Group, Rush Street Interactive, and BetMGM in a category expected to be fiercely contested. In the payments and compliance sections, OKTO will aim to keep its Payment Solution of the Year – Latin America award, and Trustly will try to defend its North American counterpart. Other contenders for Compliance Solution of the Year include GeoComply, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), and OpenBet. The awards will also highlight new brands gaining traction in the industry, with companies like Octoplay, BETER, OpticOdds, and WagerWire appearing in the Rising Star in Casino and Rising Star in Sports Betting categories. The full roster of shortlisted companies can be viewed on the SBC Awards Americas website. Please be aware that a distinct ticket is necessary for ceremony attendance. Options for tables and tickets are available here. Secure your ticket for the SBC Summit Americas: Expo Pass (Free): Entry to the exhibition floor, showcasing hundreds of brands from North and Latin America, plus basic SBC Connect access. Conference Pass ($399): Includes expo entry and the complete two-day conference agenda, with over 250 speakers on six stages, and admission to ‘Inner Circle’ sessions. Networking Pass ($399): Provides expo access and the full SBC Connections schedule, encompassing ‘The Hive,’ ‘The Exchange,’ ‘The Briefings,’ ‘The Walk Around,’ and ‘The Inner Circle,’ as well as official evening networking events. Business Pass ($549): A comprehensive package with full expo access, the conference program, networking events, and improved SBC Connect access. VIP Event Pass ($799): The ultimate all-access pass, including the conference, networking, and exhibition, along with premium perks such as entry to the Operator Platinum Lounge and free admission to the Food Festival. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

与小鹏充电订立战略合作协议 拓展亚太地区网络覆盖,提升利用率和用户忠诚度

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-04-28 / 23:13 UTC+8 【即时发布】                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2026年4月28日           基石科技控股有限公司  (股份代号: 8391.HK) 与小鹏充电订立战略合作协议 拓展亚太地区网络覆盖,提升利用率和用户忠诚度   (香港 – 2026年4月28日)一家领先的电动车充电解决方案供货商 – 基石科技控股有限公司 (「基石科技」或「本公司」,连同其附属公司,统称「本集团」;股份代号:8391.HK)欣然宣布,其全资附属公司Cornerstone EV Charging Service Limited及其联营公司Spark EV Company Limited (「Spark」)与小鹏充电(香港)有限公司(「小鹏」)订立战略合作协议。根据该协议,各方旨在共同建设其电动汽车(「EV」)充电生态系统,并推广其在亚太地区之应用。   此次合作的重点在于小鹏将与本集团及Spark在亚太地区共同投资开发电动汽车充电站,并将委托本集团及Spark负责该等充电站之管理及营运。透过妥善运用本集团的技术专长、小鹏广泛的客户基础以至Spark的区内布局,各方拟加快部署区内充电基础设施,以满足区内日益增长的充电需求,继而巩固其在亚太市场的领先地位。   小鹏为小鹏集团(XPeng Inc.)之附属公司。小鹏集团作为中国领先的智能电动汽车企业,业务覆盖智能电动汽车的设计、研发、制造及销售。除致力拓展充电网络以外,本集团亦计划向小鹏用户提供充电卷和其他优惠服务,旨在提升用户体验及客户忠诚度,以及进一步提高充电网络之利用率。   基石科技行政总裁兼执行董事叶兆康先生表示:「是次合作充分凸显出小鹏对本集团以至Spark的绝对信任,不但明确认可了本集团及Spark在亚太地区的领先地位、在地专业知识及出众执行能力,同时更委以重任,视双方为区域拓展计划的重要合作伙伴。是次合作将有助我们进一步加快亚太地区的部署;一方面,Spark在泰国已建立了稳固的基础,另一方面,小鹏将为我们的充电生态系统带来丰富的技术应用以及忠诚的用户群体,为网络铺设和提升网络使用率奠定了坚实的基础。随着三方强强连手,我们将共同努力降低电动汽车的使用成本,推动电动出行在亚太地区的快速普及,同时巩固自身定位,成为电动车生态系统中的重要市场参与者,在多变的经营环境下,致力为用户和股东创造可持续的价值。」   小鹏、基石科技及Spark亚太区战略伙伴签约仪式   -完-   关于基石科技控股有限公司 基石科技控股有限公司(8391.HK)为香港领先的电动车充电解决方案供货商,致力为客户提供一站式充电系统、充电设备及相关配件,以及充电基础设施的咨询、安装、维护和租赁服务。集团在香港的核心业务分为私人住宅充电订阅服务(Cornerstone HOME)和公共充电网络(Cornerstone GO),后者现时已覆盖超过118个策略性停车场,总充电点数量超过2,000个,会员人数亦突破92,000名用户。集团亦致力捕捉香港以外的市场机遇,以Spark EV品牌进军泰国市场,同时积极探索马来西亚和印度尼西亚等高潜力市场。目前Spark EV 已投入运营的充电站已超过 250 座,会员人数亦突破 222,500名用户。     此新闻稿由金通策略有限公司代基石科技控股有限公司发布。     如有查询,请联络: DLK Advisory 电话:+852 2857 7101 传真:+852 2857 7103   2026-04-28 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

Soft2Bet merges casino and sports betting in its new Romanian launch

(AsiaGameHub) -   Soft2Bet has integrated casino gaming and sports betting for its Romanian audience with the introduction of its new platform, Zinx. Tailored for the Romanian market, the platform utilizes a dark background complemented by ‘electric blue and kinetic purple gradients’, a design that Soft2Bet states represents speed, concentration, and contemporary digital strength. A key feature of the platform is Zinx, an animated dragon character that acts as a guide for users. Both of Soft2Bet’s casino games and sports betting offerings are accessible via Zinx. Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet, stated: “Zinx introduces a highly competitive and pertinent digital product to Romania, achieving an ideal mix of exciting, dynamic gameplay and secure, transparent operations. “Our formidable dragon mascot and the novel MEGA Round gamification engine are central to the Zinx experience in both casino and sports betting. We believe Zinx will establish a new standard for Romanian players looking for a contemporary, varied, and safe entertainment platform.” The MEGA Round gamification engine referenced by Zuckerberg is a bespoke prize wheel component of Soft2Bet’s broader MEGA gamification system. The company explains that this feature allows players to gain spins by making deposits, with random prizes providing an extra incentive to standard play. Building in Romania Soft2Bet established a foothold in Romania in 2024 via the online casino Don.ro. The firm strengthened its position in October 2025 by launching its social-media-inspired casino, Swiper, in the country following its debut in Sweden. Similar to popular social networks, Swiper focuses on ‘swipe-driven’ navigation, enabling players to find, choose, and play games with a thumb swipe. The platform also includes a feed of short video clips, reminiscent of TikTok or Instagram reels, that showcase new game releases. “We understand the demands of modern players – they prioritize speed, ease of use, and a familiar interface,” Zuckerberg remarked during the launch. “We are eager to observe how Swiper’s social-centric design influences user engagement and loyalty.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Global Nurse Migration Patterns Shift as Europe, Southeast Asia Absorb Growing Share of International Nurses

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TruMerit™ (formerly CGFNS International) today released its 2025 Nurse Migration Report, revealing significant shifts in global nurse migration patterns and widening inequities in nursing workforce distribution across regions with vastly different healthcare needs.The report, which analyzes World Health Organization data and TruMerit's proprietary VisaScreen® application records, shows that international nurse migration flows are increasingly concentrated in regions with stronger healthcare infrastructure, while areas facing severe nursing shortages continue to lose ground in their ability to employ internationally educated nurses.Europe and Southeast Asia see sharp increases in international nurse employment. According to TruMerit's analysis of WHO nursing workforce data, Europe now employs internationally educated nurses at a rate representing 8.01% of its healthcare workforce, compared to a ten-year average of 5.96%-a persistent and significant upward trend. Southeast Asia has seen internationally educated nurses as high as 24.87% of the healthcare workforce, compared to a ten-year average of 20.15%-again, indicative of a notable, steady trend despite fluctuations over the past decade. During the same period, the proportion of internationally educated nurses working in the Eastern Mediterranean and African regions has declined, exacerbating existing nursing shortages in underserved areas."These data expose a widening global imbalance: well-resourced health systems are accelerating their absorption of internationally educated nurses, while regions with the most severe nursing shortages are losing the capacity to employ the very professionals they urgently need," said Dr. Peter Preziosi, President and CEO of TruMerit. "Correcting this maldistribution will require coordinated action by both source and destination countries--grounded in ethical recruitment frameworks, stronger bilateral agreements that help offset the education and training costs borne by source countries, and sustained investment in nursing education and health system capacity in underserved regions."Growing Complexity of International Nurse Career PathwaysThe report highlights increasing mobility among internationally educated nurses. TruMerit's analysis of VisaScreen credentialing data from 2021-2024 shows that approximately 3% of nurses migrating to the United States had already worked internationally in another country before applying for U.S. authorization-evidence of an increasingly mobile global nursing workforce in which multiple international career moves are becoming more common."The data in this report make clear that nurse migration is not simply a matter of supply and demand-it reflects deeper structural inequities in how healthcare education, employment capacity, and healthcare resources are distributed globally," said Rodrigo Gouveia, Chief Global Affairs Officer at TruMerit. "Coordinated policy frameworks, investment in nursing education systems, and strengthening of health infrastructure in underserved regions are essential to ensuring that international nurse migration supports rather than exacerbates global health equity."Emerging Risks: AI-Generated Credential Fraud Threatens Nursing Workforce IntegrityThe 2025 Nurse Migration Report also examines emerging risks to healthcare workforce integrity, including the projected rise in AI-generated occupational fraud. Industry analysts project that by 2026, one in four job candidate profiles may be fabricated by artificial intelligence, underscoring the increasing importance of verified nurse credentialing systems for protecting patient safety.The full 2025 Nurse Migration Report is available for download here.About TruMeritTruMerit is a worldwide leader in healthcare workforce development with nearly 50 years of experience supporting the mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers. Formerly CGFNS International, TruMerit validates the education, training, and professional experience of internationally educated health professionals seeking authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. Through its expanded mission and the Global Health Workforce Development Institute, TruMerit advances research, standards, and certifications that strengthen the global health workforce and promote equitable, sustainable career mobility.Media ContactLEA SIMSChief Marketing & Communications OfficerTruMeritmedia@trumerit.orgSOURCE: TruMerit Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

随着欧洲和东南亚吸纳的国际护士比例不断上升,全球护士流动格局正在发生变化

宾夕法尼亚州费城, 2026年4月28日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - TruMerit™(前身为CGFNS International)今日发布了《2025年护士流动报告》,揭示了全球护士流动模式的显著变化,以及在医疗需求差异巨大的各地区之间,护理人员分布不均现象日益加剧。该报告通过分析世界卫生组织数据及TruMerit专有的VisaScreen®申请记录显示,国际护士流动正日益集中于医疗基础设施更完善的地区,而面临严重护士短缺的地区在雇佣国际教育背景护士的能力方面持续处于劣势。欧洲和东南亚的国际护士就业人数大幅增加。根据TruMerit对世卫组织护理人员数据的分析,欧洲目前雇佣的国际教育背景护士占其医疗保健劳动力的8.01%,而过去十年的平均水平为5.96%——这一趋势呈现出持续且显著的上升态势。东南亚地区国际教育背景护士占医疗卫生工作力的比例高达24.87%,而过去十年的平均水平为20.15%——尽管过去十年间存在波动,但这再次表明了显著且稳定的增长趋势。同期,东地中海和非洲地区国际教育背景护士的比例有所下降,加剧了医疗资源匮乏地区现有的护士短缺问题。“这些数据揭示了全球范围内日益加剧的不平衡现象:资源充沛的卫生系统正在加速吸纳海外受过教育的护士,而护理人员短缺最严重的地区却正失去雇佣这些他们迫切需要的专业人才的能力,”TruMerit总裁兼首席执行官彼得·普雷齐奥西博士表示。“要纠正这种分配失衡,需要来源国和目的地国采取协调行动——这需要建立在伦理招聘框架的基础上,通过更强有力的双边协议来帮助抵消来源国承担的教育和培训成本,并对医疗资源匮乏地区的护理教育和卫生系统能力进行持续投资。”国际护士职业发展路径日益复杂该报告强调了国际护士流动性日益增强的趋势。TruMerit对2021至2024年VisaScreen资质认证数据的分析显示,约3%移居美国的护士在申请美国执业许可前已在其他国家有过国际工作经历——这表明全球护理劳动力流动性日益增强,多次跨国职业流动正变得越来越普遍。“本报告的数据清楚地表明,护士流动不仅仅是一个供需问题——它反映了全球医疗教育、就业容量及医疗资源分配方面更深层次的结构性不平等,”TruMerit全球事务首席官罗德里戈·戈维亚(Rodrigo Gouveia)表示。“协调一致的政策框架、对护理教育体系的投资,以及加强医疗资源匮乏地区的医疗基础设施建设,对于确保国际护士流动能够促进而非加剧全球卫生公平至关重要。”新兴风险:人工智能生成的资质造假威胁护理人员队伍的诚信《2025年护士流动报告》还探讨了威胁医疗卫生人员队伍诚信的新兴风险,包括预计将增加的人工智能生成的职业欺诈。行业分析师预测,到2026年,每四份求职者资料中就有一份可能是由人工智能伪造的,这凸显了经过验证的护士资质认证系统对于保障患者安全的重要性日益凸显。完整的《2025年护士流动报告》可在此处下载。关于TruMeritTruMerit是全球医疗卫生人才发展的领军机构,在支持护士及其他医疗卫生工作者职业流动方面拥有近50年的经验。TruMerit前身为CGFNS International,致力于为寻求在美国及其他国家获得执业许可的海外医疗卫生专业人员,对其教育背景、培训经历及专业经验进行认证。通过其扩展的使命以及全球卫生人才发展研究院,TruMerit 致力于推进相关研究、标准及认证工作,以增强全球卫生人才队伍建设,并促进公平、可持续的职业流动。媒体联系LEA SIMS首席营销与传播官TruMeritmedia@trumerit.org来源:TruMerit Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Tenstorrent Enables AI At Scale with Industry-Leading Performance Deployed on Novel Networked AI Architecture

SANTA CLARA, CA, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tenstorrent, the AI compute company led by CEO, Jim Keller, announces today general availability of Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole deployed at scale, delivering industry-leading general-purpose AI performance. Other solutions require bolting together separate accelerators across fragmented infrastructure. Tenstorrent's Networked AI delivers them natively - compute, memory, and networking unified into a single system optimized for real-world AI workloads.Leading Industry Performance, Affordable PricesGeneral-purpose means leading performance on every workload defining modern AI, not specializing in one. Tenstorrent Galaxy tops video generation, large-context LLM inference in both prefill and decode, and the full range of model architectures shipping today.See it for yourself on Friday, May 1st at 1:30pm PT at Tenstorrent's launch event, TT-Deploy. Watch the livestream: https://tenstorrent.com/deploy10x Faster Real-time High-quality AI Video GenerationAI Video Generation on Tenstorrent Galaxy is 10x faster than leading GPU systems. In collaboration with Prodia, the industry's fastest video generation is now 10x faster running on a Tenstorrent Galaxy supercluster and generating 720p, 81-frame video in brisk 2.4 seconds. Run state-of-the-art video models and generate high quality videos faster on Tenstorrent Galaxy superclusters."We were already leading the Artificial Analysis leaderboard, and working with Tenstorrent allowed us to unlock another 10x improvement in video generation speed. The integration was seamless, and the performance gains were immediate." Mikhail Avady and Monty Anderson said, co-founders of Prodia Labs.Blitz Mode: Fastest and Largest-Context LLM InferenceBlitz Mode on Tenstorrent Galaxy, optimized for premium, latency-sensitive AI workloads, enables 350+ t/s/u and sub-4-second time-to-first-token on Deepseek-R1-0528 671B, beating the leading comparable GPU systems. Tenstorrent Galaxy superclusters run high margin AI use cases including agentic workflows, real-time systems, and long-context reasoning.Tenstorrent Galaxy Performance BenchmarksDecode: DeepSeek-R1-0528 671B up to 350+ tokens/second/user -- faster than the fastest inference systems from Groq and Cerebras in performance and capacity supporting batch sizes from 8 to 64 and up to 128k contextPrefill: DeepSeek-R1-0528 671B sub-4-second time-to-first-token on 100K context -- running on the same general-purpose AI Tenstorrent Galaxy superclustersFull-Stack AI, Ready for ProductionTenstorrent provides a complete AI solution - from hardware to software to deployment. Tenstorrent Galaxy integrates with open-source frameworks through TT-ForgeTM and TT-Lang, and supports rapid model bring-up, enabling customers to deploy production AI systems without vendor lock-in or proprietary stacks. 90% of models from HuggingFace just work on Tenstorrent hardware.Networked AIThese results are enabled by an architecture built around a different constraint. Most AI accelerators treat compute as the primary design problem. Tenstorrent instead solved data placement and data flow first which enables performance through scaling."Every company in the industry is pairing up to build the accelerator accelerator accelerator. CPUs run code. GPUs accelerate CPUs. TPUs accelerate GPUs. LPUs accelerate TPUs. And so on. This leads to complex solutions which are unlikely to be compatible with changes in AI models and uses. At Tenstorrent, we thought something more general and simpler would work," said Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent.The result is what Tenstorrent calls Networked AI: a new model for AI infrastructure where compute, memory, and networking are unified into a single system optimized for real-world AI workloads. By combining efficient data placement and data flow, high bandwidth on-chip memory, and Ethernet-based scale-out, the architecture scales from a single core to thousands of servers under one software model, without proprietary interconnects, without reconfiguration, and without the rigid workload declarations that make competing systems brittle as models evolve.DeploymentsTenstorrent Galaxy superclusters are one of the new foundations of Equinix's Distributed AI HubTM, a full-stack AI orchestration platform for agentic workloads, launching today with partners BetterBrain and OrionVM. Equinix's Distributed AI Hub helps customers and partners cover every layer from infrastructure to application, and plugs into legacy enterprise systems, enabling customers to deploy, and operate, sovereign agentic AI systems.Equinix: A global digital infrastructure company that provides colocation and interconnection services, enabling enterprises and partners to deploy and scale AI - along with other mission-critical workloads - securely, efficiently, and in close proximity to users, clouds, and data.OrionVM: Next-gen heterogeneous cloud platform partner powering the orchestration and infrastructure layer for Tenstorrent-based AI services.BetterBrain: A full-stack AI platform and deployment partner delivering secure, customizable, production-ready AI applications and agentic workflows on Tenstorrent infrastructure."Tenstorrent brings immense value to our Distributed AI Hub by fundamentally rethinking how AI workloads are executed-from optimizing data flow on-chip across prefill and decode, to orchestrating the full AI stack. This level of architectural intelligence allows enterprises to stay focused on building differentiated products, not managing infrastructure complexity," said Justen Aguillon, Director of Technology Partner Ecosystems."We're enabling a new class of AI factories-high-performance, cost-efficient environments with the flexibility to run both frontier and open-source models, and the embedded telemetry and governance required to scale agentic systems globally."Additional deployments announced today include:Virtu Financial, a tier-1 market maker working with Tenstorrent to enable real-world AI systems: on-premises agentic AI solutions for trading and operational automationTuriyam, a next-generation semiconductor and AI infrastructure company building datacenter-scale inference chips, software, and systems from India for the worldCirrascale, a top tier neocloud with cloud services for agentic applications and generative AI, available in the US and multiple international regionsai&, Japan's vertically integrated AI platform: the largest installation of Tenstorrent hardware to power AI infrastructure, models, and applications across Japan and around the world."We evaluate a lot of hardware. Most of it is incremental. Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole is not. Tenstorrent has taken a clean-sheet approach to AI infrastructure, and the results speak for themselves. Putting this in the hands of our customers is exactly the kind of move Cirrascale exists to make." said Dave Driggers, CEO and Co-Founder, Cirrascale Cloud Services.Run anything - Fast, Simple, Affordable - with Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole.Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole is Tenstorrent's air-cooled compute server built with Tenstorrent's next-generation Blackhole® chips and fully open-source software stack. Starting at $110,000, it delivers 23 PFLOPS Block FP8 of AI compute from 32 Blackhole chips, 6.2 GB of on-chip SRAM with 2.9 PB/s, 1 TB of DRAM with 16 TB/s, and up to 56 × 800G Ethernet ports for 11.2 GB/s of scale-out bandwidth. Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole systems scale seamlessly from a single server to multi-rack deployments using standard Ethernet networking. Customers deploy configurations ranging from 4 to 36 or more Tenstorrent Galaxy systems, optimized for workloads including AI video generation, large-scale LLM inference, and private AI infrastructure. Our base Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole supercluster of four Tenstorrent Galaxies starts at $440,000.About TenstorrentTenstorrent is an AI compute company led by CEO Jim Keller - architect of Apple A4/A5, AMD Zen, and Tesla's Full Self-Driving chip. The company builds RISC-V-based AI processors and systems for developers, enterprises, and sovereign infrastructure worldwide. In addition to servers and workstations, Tenstorrent licenses its Ascalon RISC-V CPU and Tensix AI cores to chip designers including Samsung and LG. Backed by Bezos Expeditions, Samsung, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, Fidelity, and others, Tenstorrent has raised over $1B+ and operates from Santa Clara, Austin, Toronto, Belgrade, Tokyo, and Bangalore.tenstorrent.comMedia Contact:Justin MauldinSalient PRachievemore@salientpr.com737.234.0936SOURCE: Tenstorrent Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Irish National Lottery Calls for Ban on Bookmaker Bets on Lottery Draws

(AsiaGameHub) -   Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) asserts that a regulatory loophole exists between the Irish National Lottery and licensed bookmakers, as bookmakers currently offer wagers on lottery draw outcomes. The FDJ United-owned operator is calling on the government to prohibit bookmakers from accepting bets on lottery draws, arguing that this practice siphons off potential sales and funding from the official lottery. Irish lottery cites €289m in lost revenue PLI presented its arguments to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) via its newly published ‘Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the National Lottery’. The report features a full section exploring the impact of lottery betting on the official lottery’s revenue and the funds it allocates to good causes. In this section, PLI states that €289m (£250m) in National Lottery sales were lost in 2024 alone, as a direct result of lottery betting services offered by licensed bookmakers. PLI’s calls for policy adjustments are the latest appeals submitted to the Irish government, coming just two years after the Gambling Regulation Act was signed into law, which established a new regulatory body for the betting and gaming sector: the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). “A large number of participants take part for the chance to win a prize in an enjoyable, regulated environment, while contributing to extremely worthwhile causes,” said Cian Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the National Lottery. “The National Lottery plays a critical role in funding Good Causes, supporting thousands of jobs, and driving economic activity in communities across the country.  “Lottery betting offered by bookmakers poses a very tangible threat to this entire ecosystem, reducing the funds available for local sports clubs, youth centres, arts programmes, and community services.” PLI reports €81m drop in Irish good cause returns Unsurprisingly, PLI’s report has focused heavily on how lottery betting impacts returns to good causes – a core mandate of the Irish National Lottery and its 10-year operating contract, as is standard for all state-backed lotteries. The report, compiled by Indecon International Economic and Strategic Consultants, estimates that roughly €81m in good causes donations were lost due to lottery betting in 2024, with an average annual loss of €63m recorded between 2021 and 2024. This calculation is based on the estimate that around 28% of National Lottery sales income was allocated to good causes in 2024 – €239.3m out of total sales of €853m. PLI and Indecon applied this 28% ratio to the total estimated value of lost lottery sales, which stands at €289.7m. “The charity and voluntary sector relies heavily on consistent annual funding to sustain and expand its services,” said Aine Myler, CEO of Charities Institute Ireland (CII). “The National Lottery Good Causes Fund serves as a critical source of support for a wide range of organisations operating across the sports, arts, heritage, youth, community, and health sectors. “CII has submitted multiple representations to the government calling for this policy change to be implemented, so we now urge the Minister once again to address this issue. There is a clear public policy justification for measures that protect National Lottery funding and the communities that depend on it.” PLI presents macro-economic arguments for the ban PLI’s Murphy added that the operator considers it has a ‘responsibility to safeguard the National Lottery’s long-term value’, including shielding it from revenue losses to betting operators. “Given the scale of these impacts, we have no choice but to request appropriate action from the Government on this issue, in the interest of preserving current Good Causes funding levels, protecting players, and ensuring that the National Lottery, as a State asset, remains an attractive investment that delivers tangible returns for the State when its licence comes up for renewal in eight years’ time.” The firm has built its case not just on the impact to its own revenues and good causes returns, but also on what it describes as wider knock-on economic impacts. It estimates that retailers lost £12m in commission in 2024, as part of a total $132m loss across broader related retail sales. This impact extends to employment, with PLI estimating that “1,219 fewer jobs are sustained due to the presence of lottery betting”. This in turn creates further broader economic costs for the Irish state, including a €5m loss in exchequer revenue according to PLI’s calculations. Tara Buckley, Director General of the Retail Grocery Dairy and Allied Trades Association (RGDATA), said: “Retailers see first-hand the tangible difference that Good Causes funding makes to clubs and organisations, most of which are volunteer-led, in their local areas. “It is critical that the government acts now to safeguard Good Causes funding and prevent the National Lottery from being increasingly undermined by lottery betting. Ireland should no longer be an outlier in Europe and move immediately to ban lottery betting.” PLI is not alone in pushing for the policy change As referenced by RGDATA’s Buckley, the appeal submitted to the Irish government by PLI and its charity and retail sector partners is partially grounded in comparisons to regulatory frameworks in other European nations. The three groups noted that 25 out of 27 European Union member states, as well as the UK, draw a clear regulatory distinction between national lottery services and betting and casino operators. In the UK, for instance, operators are prohibited from offering bets on domestic National Lottery draws – though they are permitted to take wagers on Irish and Spanish lottery draws via many high street and online bookmakers such as Paddy Power, Betfred and Coral, to name just a few examples. Back in Ireland, PLI’s request to the government highlights that multiple quarters remain dissatisfied with Ireland’s new regulatory framework. Gambling reform advocates, such as the Labour Party for example, are pushing for additional changes focused specifically on advertising regulations. As the Irish betting sector faces similar challenges to other global markets – including an ongoing decline in retail betting activity, with the key exception of taxation rules – Irish bookmakers are likely to lobby back against calls to end lottery betting services. SBC News has contacted the Irish Bookmakers’ Association (IBA) to request comment on the matter. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Betsson Africa Collaborates with EveryMatrix in Cameroon

(AsiaGameHub) -   Betsson has entered into a partnership with EveryMatrix to enhance its Betsson Africa brand platform within the Cameroonian iGaming market. Following a competitive selection process, Betsson Africa has chosen EveryMatrix, granting the operator access to the platform provider's comprehensive turnkey casino and sports technology solutions. Through this collaboration, EveryMatrix will implement its front-end development tools for Betsson Africa, encompassing products for casino, sports, player account management, payments, and affiliate management. Rony Richa, Commercial Director at Betsson Group, commented: “This launch signifies a strategic approach by Betsson as we evaluate specific regulated markets. “EveryMatrix was selected due to its established technology, regulatory expertise, and its capacity to facilitate a structured and controlled rollout.” Betsson facilitates EveryMatrix's expansion across Africa EveryMatrix's agreement with Betsson Africa in Cameroon aligns with the supplier's objectives to expand its footprint on the continent. The supplier already has agreements in place with BetKing in Nigeria and with MBet in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Furthermore, EveryMatrix secured a manufacturer's license earlier this year to offer its services in South Africa. Ebbe Groes, Group Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder at EveryMatrix, added: “Providing a full turnkey platform solution for Betsson Africa demonstrates the robustness and sophistication of our technology and delivery capabilities in regulated environments, while underscoring our dedication to the continent. Image: SBC Media “Our priority is to ensure a stable and compliant launch in Cameroon and to collaborate closely with the Betsson team as the operation progresses.” Matt Cowan, Commercial Director at EveryMatrix, Africa, recently discussed the growth of iGaming across Africa with iGaming Expert, noting that increasingly sophisticated player bases are driving demand for 'richer, more dynamic game experiences' and how operators can adapt to evolving user behaviors. Beyond Africa, Betsson CEO Pontus Lindwall indicated in a recent iGaming Daily episode that the operator intends to avoid some of the largest gambling markets in Western Europe due to recent regulatory shifts and challenges. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

ATG’s growth remains unchanged as the Swedish company deals with external economic pressures

(AsiaGameHub) -   AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has experienced a 'continued tough market situation' that has impacted its performance in the first quarter. The company is implementing redundancies and an internal restructuring as part of its strategy to manage external economic pressures. In its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2026, the Swedish operator reported that its top-line figures were 'on par with the previous year,' necessitating an internal reorganization to streamline operations. Total revenue for the period reached SEK 1.4bn (£111.9m), representing a slight increase of just under 1% compared to the same period last year. Net gaming revenue exceeded SEK 1.2bn. A difficult quarter for sports betting Casino appears to be the primary driver of growth, with revenue increasing by 20% during the period. However, ATG noted that this growth was 'partly due to one-off events in 2025'. The results stated: “The growth in casino includes one-time effects in the comparison figures, but even taking that into account, there is growth.” The company's core horse racing division remained relatively stable, despite increased international interest in the vertical. In contrast, overall sports betting saw an 11% decline. “Horse betting is stable and still our largest gaming product. It is also the foundation of our business and the commitment to horse betting is strong, both externally and internally,” ATG commented. “The sports product area had a weaker quarter, with net gaming revenue down around 11% year-on-year. This is mainly due to the outcome of sporting results, as this type of variation is not uncommon between quarters. At the same time, we see signs that we need to continue developing our offering to our customers.” Lotta Nilsson, CFO and Deputy CEO at ATG Despite the subdued performance, ATG remains optimistic about regaining momentum in the latter half of the year. Lotta Nilsson, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at ATG, stated: “We are improving our results in a continued tough market situation. “It is a statement of strength. At the same time, we are not satisfied with the development of revenue – it should increase, and we are acting to have an effect already during the year.” Leadership reshuffles have had an impact The beginning of the year presented challenges for ATG, not only in terms of revenue growth but also with significant leadership changes. In February, CEO Hans Lord Skarplöth stepped down after 13 years. Peter Norman was initially appointed acting CEO, but a few weeks later, Jörgen Forsberg, CEO of Svensk Travsport, was named the new acting CEO pending the hiring of a permanent replacement. During this period, Nilsson also took on the role of Vice President. A complete leadership overhaul is a substantial undertaking for any company. ATG navigated these changes while simultaneously managing an overall company restructuring that led to a reduction in its workforce. Looking beyond Sweden Despite the internal challenges, potential new growth opportunities are emerging, though their presence within Sweden remains uncertain. ATG's Q1 results highlight its international strategy as a key long-term growth catalyst. ATG's Danish operations are reportedly 'developing well,' with a 13% increase in overall NGR (in Swedish Kroner) during Q1 2026. Similar to Sweden, this growth was primarily driven by casino (55%), followed by horse racing (27%) and sports betting (18%). Furthermore, ATG is exploring new opportunities in Finland through its Hippos ATG subsidiary, contingent on regulatory approvals. With the market preparing for licensing and regulated operators expected to launch in 2027, expansion into Finland could provide a vital new revenue stream, offsetting challenges posed by Sweden's mature market and regulatory landscape. Beyond specific regional subsidiaries, ATG is committed to actively expanding its international horse racing betting business throughout 2026. In Q1, this division generated SEK 817m, a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This international expansion strategy is heavily reliant on distributing its proprietary racing content and betting pools to global partners. The results concluded: “We have several challenges ahead of us, the biggest of which is creating growth in horse racing. At its core, ATG is something unique: a gaming company with a mission that extends beyond numbers and balance sheets. The values that horse betting holds. “The community, the analysis and the presence in the experience itself provide direction in our mission: to create revenue for Swedish trotting and galloping sports. We do this by continuing to offer exciting games in a fair and smooth way. “Our mission remains the same – we will be the horse industry’s engine and the gaming industry’s compass.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

TANAKA to Showcase Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Circular Economy Initiatives at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026

TOKYO, Apr 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, will exhibit at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, a major international exhibition in one of the world's fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs, to be held at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 5 to 7, 2026 (Booth No. 1521). At the exhibition, TANAKA will present a comprehensive range of precious metal materials and related technologies supporting the semiconductor industry across front-end, packaging, and testing processes. Exhibits will include bonding wires, silver (Ag) sintering paste, AgSn TLP sheet, sputtering targets, probe pins, various plating technologies, and precious metal recycling and refining technologies. These solutions support applications in next-generation semiconductors and power electronics while contributing to initiatives toward a circular use of precious metals.TANAKA Strengthens Semiconductor Presence and Circular Economy Initiatives in Southeast AsiaWith a legacy in packaging materials dating back to the 1960s, TANAKA has established long-standing trust as a reliable partner to the global semiconductor industry. In Southeast Asia, this presence is supported by TANAKA ELECTRONICS SINGAPORE (PTE.) LTD. (TES), established in 1978, and TANAKA ELECTRONICS (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. (TEM), established in 1994 in the Malaysian state of Penang, a key semiconductor manufacturing hub. Through these operations, TANAKA has built trust and recognition for around 50 years of manufacturing and technical support experience in Malaysia and the ASEAN region.TANAKA provides a range of precious metal materials covering semiconductor packaging and testing applications, as well as advanced front-end processes. Leveraging decades of technological expertise, the company develops and supplies high-purity materials and proprietary compositions, including alloy materials, that are essential for semiconductor manufacturing.Additionally, TANAKA applies its expertise in precious metal refining and recycling to provide a one-stop solution covering collection, refining, and remanufacturing. Through collaboration with customers, these capabilities support the development of the circular use of precious metals in semiconductor manufacturing, contributing to reduced environmental impact, carbon offsetting, and more efficient resource utilization. TANAKA is also working to further strengthen recycling capabilities globally, while supporting the development of a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.Precious Metal Materials for Semiconductor ApplicationsThe main products and solutions available include silver (Ag) sintering paste for bonding semiconductor chips to lead frames or organic substrates, as well as bonding wires made from gold (Au), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al) for establishing electrical connections between semiconductor chips and external electrodes. TANAKA will also feature probe pins used in semiconductor testing equipment, targets, and deposition materials for dry film formation processes, AgSn TLP bonding sheets, various plating technologies, high-purity precursors for CVD and ALD processes, in addition to precious metal recovery and refining technologies that contribute to the development of a sustainable society.- Bonding WiresTANAKA provides bonding wires and ribbons, including ultra-fine wires made of gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and palladium-coated copper (PCC), as well as thicker aluminum (Al) and copper (Cu) wires and ribbons for power devices. These materials are manufactured with controlled surface quality and dimensional stability and are supported by technical expertise in metal bonding.- Silver (Ag) Sintering PasteSilver (Ag) sintering paste is a conductive die-attach material compatible with silicon (Si), as well as next-generation semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). The lineup includes materials offering high thermal conductivity and reliability, with thermal conductivity exceeding 200 W/m·K.- AgSn TLP SheetA sheet-type bonding material for power semiconductors compatible with large chip sizes up to 20 mm, enabling reliable bonding over large areas. It supports high-current applications in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and industrial infrastructure. The material achieves bonding strength of up to 50 MPa across various substrates and is lead-free.- Sputtering TargetWe offer a wide range of sputtering target products for hard disk drives, semiconductors, and electronic components. Our strengths include advanced purification and alloying, strict compliance in raw material procurement, flexible delivery, and comprehensive technical support. We also actively pursue R&D to meet the evolving needs of our customers.- Probe Pin MaterialsTANAKA provides high-conductivity, wear-resistant materials for probe pins used in semiconductor testing, supporting micro-pitch applications and customized specifications. The lineup includes palladium alloys, copper alloys, iridium, and rhodium, designed to meet a range of mechanical and electrical performance requirements. To address increasing demand for higher durability, TANAKA has developed proprietary high-hardness materials, including “TK-SK,” which achieves a hardness of 640 HV, exceeding conventional palladium alloys, as well as “TK-SR,” a rhodium-based material combining high strength and electrical conductivity for front-end probe card applications.- Plating Technologies and EquipmentTANAKA provides precious metal plating chemicals for a range of applications, including semiconductor components. We offer plating solutions and equipment designed to support different production requirements, from prototyping to mass production. These systems are compatible with various chemical processes and are adaptable to evolving semiconductor manufacturing needs, such as larger wafer sizes and finer device structures.- Precious Metal Precursors for CVD/ALD ProcessTANAKA develops high-purity precious metal precursors, primarily ruthenium (Ru)-based, for CVD and ALD processes used in semiconductor fabrication. These materials support advanced device structures requiring low resistivity and high durability. TANAKA also works on recycling technologies for used precursors and in-process materials to improve resource efficiency.- Precious Metal Recovery and RefiningTANAKA has developed precious metal recovery and refining services, providing a one-stop recycling solution from collection and refining to remanufacturing, built on a foundation of trust, confidence, and advanced technology. TANAKA is committed to the efficient recycling of rare and valuable resources such as precious metals, and TANAKA actively contributes to the realization of a sustainable society.Exhibition Overview – SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026• Exhibition Name: SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026• Dates: May 5 (Tue) – 7 (Thu), 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time in Malaysia)• Venue: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia• Booth Number: 1521• Main Exhibits: Bonding wires, Ag sintering paste, AgSn TLP sheet, Sputtering targets, Probe pin materials, plating technologies and equipment, precursors for CVD/ALD processes, precious metal recycling and refiningFor more details on TANAKA products for the semiconductor industry, please refer to the URLs below:- Semiconductor Fabrication and TANAKAAbout TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,778 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 1,097,813 million yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20260428_EN.pdf  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Sweden’s regulator keeps a close watch on Mr Green’s every action

(AsiaGameHub) -   Sweden’s regulator, Spelinspektionen, is continuing to implement supervisory actions over evoke’s online gambling brand, Mr Green. In the most recent regulatory update, Mr Green was identified alongside three other brands—CoinToss Ltd, Kaprifol Services Ltd, and Mr Vegas Ltd—that are now under intensified scrutiny. These measures are designed to ensure that all four operators adhere to the necessary customer protection protocols established by the Swedish gambling regulations, with a particular focus on player deposits. Licensed operators are legally mandated to follow up with any player whose monthly deposits exceed SEK 10,000 (£800). At this threshold, the gambling provider must contact the player to request proof of income and assess their risk of problem gambling. The heightened monitoring of Mr Green may be linked to a financial penalty imposed by the Swedish regulator in 2024. At that time, the evoke-owned property was fined SEK 12m (£900k) due to shortcomings in its Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures that occurred in 2021. This penalty was a reduction from an initial, much larger fine of SEK 31.5m (£2.35m), which the Swedish Supreme Court decided to halve to ensure it was proportionate to the severity and duration of the violations. While Spelinspektionen rarely suspends the licenses of regulated operators, with most bans targeting offshore companies, Mr Green must proceed with caution to avoid further regulatory displeasure. This imperative for strict compliance is further amplified by the ongoing discussions between Mr Green’s owner, evoke, and Bally’s Intralot regarding a complete acquisition, as recently disclosed by both major gambling entities. A negative outcome in a European market could significantly hinder evoke’s position in these discussions, especially considering Bally’s Intralot’s potential to become a leading force across the continent by combining its market share with evoke’s brand presence in Spain, Italy, Romania, the UK, Belgium, and Denmark. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

HKTDC’s response to Hong Kong’s export figures for March

HONG KONG, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Census and Statistics Department today released the latest external merchandise trade statistics. In March 2026, the total value of Hong Kong’s merchandise exports recorded a year-on-year increase of 35.8% to HK$618.4 billion. For the first quarter of 2026, the total value of exports of goods amounted to HK$1,546.2 billion, representing a robust growth of 32.0% compared with the same period last year.Commenting on the outlook, Bruce Pang, Director of Research at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said Hong Kong’s exports are expected to remain steady at least in the near term, despite elevated energy prices arising from ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He noted Hong Kong’s external trade has continued to exhibit clear growth momentum, underpinned primarily by sustained global demand for electronic items and other intermediate goods that are integral to regional and global supply chains.In particular, resilient input demand from the Chinese Mainland and other ASEAN production sites, together with stable demand from major overseas markets, has provided a solid buffer against external headwinds. While geopolitical uncertainties persist and energy prices are likely to remain relatively high, continued industrial activity in major markets, as well as ongoing supply-chain realignments, are expected to lend ongoing support to Hong Kong’s trade flows.“Overall, we maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook for Hong Kong’s trade performance, while remaining mindful of potential volatility arising from geopolitical developments and cost pressures,” Pang added.HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

CanSinoBIO Delivers Q1 Revenue Growth Amid Accelerating International Expansion

HONG KONG, Apr 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CanSino Biologics Inc. (688185.SH/06185.HK) released its first-quarter 2026 results, reflecting a positive operational momentum. Revenue for the quarter totaled RMB 190 million, representing a 38.73% year-over-year increase.The performance highlights the company’s strong operational resilience, driven by accelerating sales of core products and ongoing cost-efficiency measures. Despite short-term pressure on profitability, steady revenue expansion sets a solid foundation for a full-year earnings recovery.Menhycia(R), the first MCV4 vaccine product in China, maintained robust sales during the period. The successful launch of iPneucia(R) (13-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine) also contributed considerable revenue to the Group. Meanwhile, international technology transfer and intermediate products sales have gradually emerged as new revenue growth drivers.CanSinoBIO has developed a differentiated portfolio of bacterial vaccines, covering meningococcal, pneumococcal and DTcP vaccines. The company leverages five core technology platforms, including viral vector vaccines, synthetic vaccines, protein structure design and Virus-Like Particle (VLP) assembly, mRNA technologies, and formulation and delivery systems. This diversified pipeline helps mitigate the “single-product dependency” that has historically challenged traditional vaccine manufacturers.Among its key products, Menhycia(R), China’s first domestically developed quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine, has continued to gain market traction following approval for expanded use in children up to six years old, driving steady gains in market penetration. Meanwhile, iPneucia(R), China’s first 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine using a dual-carrier system (CRM197 and tetanus toxoid), has ramped up since launch and emerged as a key growth driver.In April, the company also received approval for Tripecia(R), an adsorbed acellular pertussis (three-component) combination vaccine (DTcP) for infants. Leveraging next-generation technology, the product fills a gap in the domestic market and further strengthens CanSinoBIO’s presence in the pediatric segment.Beyond the infant market, CanSinoBIO is advancing a “life-course immunization (from infancy through old age)” strategy, expanding into adolescent and adult vaccines. Pipeline candidates, including adolescent and adult component Tdap vaccines (Tdcp) and a 24-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, are progressing through development and clinical trials, aimed at broadening the company’s addressable market.On the international front, the company continues to pursue a dual-engine strategy of innovation and global expansion, transitioning from product exports to a more integrated global model. Menhycia(R) has been launched and supplied in Indonesia, while manufacturing facilities for both Menhycia(R) and iPneucia(R) have obtained PIC/S GMP certification from Malaysia. This integrated approach, spanning product registration, localized manufacturing and technology transfer, is expected to unlock significant opportunities in overseas markets.Looking ahead, with the continued ramp-up of core products and the gradual commercialization of its life-course vaccine pipeline, CanSinoBIO’s long-term value proposition may be poised for a re-rating, supported by both earnings’ growth and an expanding global footprint. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Joaquim Agut: CIRSA’s Share Price Fails to Reflect the PLC’s True Value

(AsiaGameHub) -   “CIRSA is significantly undervalued,” Chairman Joaquim Agut told investors of the historic Spanish gambling group. This message was conveyed at the first shareholders' meeting of Grupo CIRSA, which finalized its first accounts on the Spanish stock exchange in 2025, following its long-awaited IPO in July. During the meeting, Agut announced a special dividend of €75 million for investors, amounting to €0.45 per share, representing approximately 35% of the €118 million in adjusted net profit recorded in the FY2025 accounts. 2025 was a landmark year for CIRSA, which solidified its status as Spain's largest gambling company by reporting corporate income of €2.3 billion and record EBITDA of €736 million, a 7% rise compared to the previous year. CIRSA victim of wider anxieties  This peak financial performance occurred against the backdrop of a transformative IPO for Spanish gambling, as CIRSA debuted on the Spanish stock exchange at €15 per share, achieving a valuation of €2.5 billion and entering the IBEX Top 50. However, despite these achievements, the CIRSA share price has remained stagnant in the €13-to-€14 range, a situation Agut believes severely undervalues the company's prospects. Agut, who has served as Executive Chairman of CIRSA since Blackstone's private equity acquisition in 2018, believes the current undervaluation reflects broader investor concerns regarding the gambling sector rather than CIRSA's underlying performance. As a listed gambling company, Agut noted that CIRSA has been exposed to persistent sector anxieties, emphasizing that “the company's stock market performance does not reflect its operational reality” – a situation driven not by internal factors, but by the wider dynamics shaping global gambling markets. He specifically pointed to “the emergence of predictive betting models in the United States and increased gambling taxes in the United Kingdom,” developments he said have triggered widespread declines across listed gambling stocks since the start of 2026.  Proven player with undervalued strategy  Despite these pressures, Agut has maintained that CIRSA has consistently outperformed both market conditions and listed peers, sustaining a clear growth trajectory since 2018. He added that he remains confident that investors will ultimately recognize the group's intrinsic value. “The IPO allowed the company to reduce its financial burden while maintaining a high level of investment to support growth, alongside lower debt and the continuation of a strong shareholder return policy,” Agut continued. Consequently, CIRSA has fulfilled its strategic pledge to become the highest-valued Spanish gambling group, underpinned by a disciplined, value-led M&A strategy that continues to shape its expansion profile. Growth has been driven by targeted acquisitions across core and emerging markets, with 17 deals completed in 2025 and early 2026, including four new casino assets in Peru, Casino Marrakech, and Spanish gaming machines distributor Comatel. Under Agut's tenure, CIRSA has executed over 150 acquisitions, with management maintaining that each has been earnings accretive while strengthening the group's footprint across Latin America, Africa, and Southern Europe.  This strategy has positioned CIRSA as one of the most geographically diversified operators among European-listed gambling firms. These transactions reflect a clear focus on scalable assets capable of delivering immediate earnings contribution “We have built a model where growth is both disciplined and repeatable,” Agut stated. “Our M&A strategy is focused on assets that complement our operational strengths and deliver sustainable value over the long term.” All eyes on Blackstone Currently, Blackstone holds 74% of CIRSA's share capital, while institutional investors account for 21%, and retail investors make up the remaining 5%. In Spain, analysts continue to scrutinize how Blackstone will ultimately divest its majority stake. Addressing the recent sale of a 4% holding, Agut reiterated that such a move had already been outlined in the IPO prospectus, “so it should not surprise the market.” Attention will now turn to Blackstone's next steps and its positioning within global gambling equities – an asset class facing renewed pressure from macroeconomic headwinds, including rising energy costs and inflation, which are certain to have deep impacts in Spain and Latin America. Despite these external challenges, Agut remains confident that CIRSA can sustain its growth trajectory and outperform both domestic competitors and listed global peers The investment case is further supported by analyst sentiment, as “14 banks covering the stock maintain “buy” recommendations and set an average target price of €20.6 per share – almost 50% above current trading levels..  Agut concluded that “Cirsa has improved its financial profile with lower debt, reduced financing costs, and greater flexibility, while gaining institutional visibility  at a time when the listed gambling sector has faced external turbulence”. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.