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天然鑽石閃耀2026年 MET GALA 盛典紅地毯

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眾星佩戴天然鑽石，以獨特個性與自信演繹「服裝藝術」主題

美國紐約 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月15日 – 備受矚目的 2026 年 Met Gala 於紐約大都會藝術博物館盛大舉行。本屆盛典以「服裝藝術（Costume Art）」為主題，匯聚全球最具影響力的時尚先鋒，共同編織了一個關於風格、創意與璀璨光芒的盛宴，並集中呈現了本季最為經典且獨具特色的天然鑽石珠寶造型。

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沙漠鑽石：紅地毯上不容忽視的溫暖色調

「沙漠鑽石」（Desert diamonds）成為本屆 Met Gala 貫穿始終的視覺主線，無論是鑲嵌工藝還是色調層次，皆令人過目難忘。Rihanna 佩戴一對極為珍罕的 Glenn Spiro Moghul Golconda 彩棕黃色鑽石耳環，引領沙漠鑽石風潮，兩顆梨形天然鑽石總重達 51.9 克拉。Doja Cat 以一身裸色造型搭配高級珠寶品牌 Leviev 的大型花卉天然鑽石耳環，在極簡與極繁之間營造出強烈張力。Paloma Elsesser 佩戴 Bernard James 的 29.5 克拉天然鑽石頸鏈，中心鑲嵌一顆 15 克拉艷彩黃色（Fancy Vivid Yellow）梨形天然鑽石，氣場全開。Cara Delevingne 選擇了 De Beers London 高級珠寶系列 Forces of Nature 中的 Marquise Eyes 戒指，馬眼形切割黃鑽靈動而神秘。此外，Emma Chamberlain 則以 Chopard 的黃鑽與白鑽耳環，再次印證溫暖色調天然鑽石的恒久魅力。

華美天然鑽石耳環：形態各異定義風格

本屆紅地毯上，天然鑽石耳環以豐富多樣的輪廓重新定義造型語言。Zoë Kravitz 選擇 Jessica McCormack 的超大花朵造型天然鑽石耳環，為古典浪漫注入當代巧思。Chase Sui Wonders 佩戴 Tiffany & Co. 靈感來自 Jean Schlumberger 海洋主題系列的海扇耳環，為整體造型注入雕塑般的藝術感。Gracie Abrams 以 Chanel 垂墜耳環點綴，低調而靈動。Connor Storrie 則以 Tiffany & Co. 的簡約圈形耳環，讓天然鑽石的純粹光芒在極簡廓形中自然流露，經典而不失矚目。

天然鑽石的別樣璀璨時刻

天然鑽石以充滿個人色彩、別致且引人注目的方式登場，帶來驚喜與震撼的瞬間。巨星夫婦 Beyoncé 與 Jay-Z 完美詮釋了這一趨勢：Beyoncé 佩戴了 Chopard 的 Queen of Kalahari 頸鏈 —— 這條頸鏈的靈感源自一顆重達 342 克拉的傳奇天然鑽石，並由此原石切割出 23 顆非凡美鑽用於 Garden of Kalahari 系列；Jay-Z 則以一枚 Briony Raymond 的古董鑽石胸針為造型增添敘事感，他別出心裁地將胸針別於領口，出人意料的佩戴位置彰顯了配飾的多面魅力。Isha Ambani 更將天然鑽石造型昇華為藝術，她佩戴了個人珍藏、總重約 150 克拉的老礦式切割（Old Mine Cut）天然鑽石珠寶，包括一條三行頸鏈和枝形吊燈耳環，同時還將天然鑽石直接縫製在紗麗服（Sari）的胸衣上，標記人生中的重要時刻。

從本屆眾星雲集的 Met Gala 盛典造型中不難發現，天然鑽石已經成為表達個人風格的獨特飾品。它們經悉心搭配，彰顯個性與時尚態度，並往往以出人意料的方式帶來無限驚喜，令人過目難忘。

Hashtag: #METGALA盛典 #服裝藝術 #COSTUMEART #天然鑽石 #沙漠鑽石 #鑽石 #ADiamondisForever




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普縉集團李雋傑：東涌住宅地皮估值約8.5億港元

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香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月15日 – 新界東涌住宅用地（東涌市地段第54號）將於今天（五月十五日）截標，地盤位於東涌新市鎮擴展區，毗鄰海濱。普縉總監（估值及諮詢）李雋傑預料每方呎樓面地價約為約1,600港元，地皮總值約8.5億港元。

新界東涌第106A區地盤面積約152,332平方呎，地皮指定作私人住宅用途，最低及最高的樓面面積分別為319,906平方呎及533,162平方呎，賣地章程內設有最低單位面積280平方呎的要求，同時並沒有針對項目最大上蓋面積、層數及高度的條款限制，發展商應參考其他相關政府部門針對以上方面的有關規限。項目發展期止於二零三二年三月三十一日。

是次賣地章程增設條款要求中標者須自費於項目內每個車位設電動車充電設施。與此同時，地盤內靠東北一帶的位置被劃作非建築範圍，除指定豁免項目或事先取得規劃署署長的書面同意外，該範圍內不得有任何構築物；發展商亦須就發展項目進行岩土工程勘察；及提交噪音及排污影響的評估報告。

李雋傑表示，考慮到項目地理上雖然無可避免會受一定噪音的影響，但位置臨海，落成時間可配合預計於2029年啟用的港鐵東涌東站未來周邊一帶的發展，地皮亦未有加入任何興建政府設施的要求，會增加地皮的吸引力。李雋傑對上述住宅用地估值為每平方呎樓面地價為約1,600港元，地皮總值約8.5億港元。

Hashtag: #普縉集團 #賣地 #估值

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普縉集團

普縉是香港本地全港資企業，業務始於1982年，聘用近400名員工的跨領域專業服務機構，具備優秀條件，憑實力以一站式顧問服務，為客戶解決土地及樓宇相關問題。我們以70多位擁有多元專業資格人士為軸心，以超過200個專業認證及多年實戰經驗，率領團隊為客戶提供廣泛服務，包括房地產評估、土地諮詢、換地申請、城市規劃、施工及專案管理、重建專案、土木、結構及岩土工程、建築設計、景觀設計、交通設施及運輸規劃、環境評估及社會評估、建築測量、三維(3D)鐳射掃描及建築信息模擬(BIM)顧問服務、公眾參與諮詢、商業估值、資產管理諮詢、物業拍賣及代理、租賃管理、物業及設施管理等。憑藉專業優勢和豐富經驗，集團繼續堅守及履行服務承諾，致力讓香港以至亞洲各地的客戶體現美好的理想都市生活。

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Hong Kong Company Formations Surge 40.5% in 2025, Outpacing Regional Competitors

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Air Corporate data reveals 9 in 10 founders incorporated in Hong Kong do so remotely, driven by a 20% surge in Middle Eastern entrepreneurs seeking cost-effective operational alternatives to Dubai.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – Air Corporate registered a 40.5% increase in Hong Kong incorporations in 2025, with the first quarter of 2026 already up 48% year-over-year. This data indicates that Hong Kong is reasserting itself as the leading Asian jurisdiction for company formation, fueled by a new wave of remote founders from the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

The prevailing narrative over the past five years suggested that Singapore was eclipsing Hong Kong; however, recent incorporation volumes challenge this. According to city-wide official figures cited by Vivian, Founder of Air Corporate, approximately 195,000 companies were registered in Hong Kong in 2025, compared to around 77,000 in Singapore.

“There was a lot of fuss about Singapore taking over Hong Kong as preferred jurisdiction over the last few years, but for 2025 alone, around 195,000 companies were formed in HK, vs around 77,000 for Singapore,” said Vivian. While city-wide registrations rose roughly 35% in 2025, incorporations at Air Corporate specifically grew by 40.5%. Vivian added, “With a 35% increase in the number of companies registered in 2025, Hong Kong is definitely back in the game as the top jurisdiction to start a company.”

The reality of Hong Kong company formation is increasingly global, lean, and founder-led. Nine in ten founders incorporated in Hong Kong with Air Corporate do not live there.

Key demographic and operational insights from Air Corporate’s client base include:

  • Approximately 90% of founders operate remotely from abroad, while 10% or less are based in Hong Kong.
  • Entrepreneurs aged 35 to 44 represent the largest age cohort at 38%, demonstrating that Hong Kong attracts founders in their prime career years rather than just younger digital nomads.
  • Serial entrepreneurs make up 60% of Air Corporate’s client mix, utilizing Hong Kong as an operational base for multiple companies, while first-time founders account for the remaining 40%.
  • A total of 89% of new companies are launched by solo founders (58%) or small teams of two to five individuals (31%).
  • Mainland China, Hong Kong, Turkey, India, the UAE, Australia, France, and Morocco rank among the top source markets for these founders.

Furthermore, 73% of new Hong Kong incorporations are directly tied to physical goods trade with China. This consists of e-commerce and dropshipping businesses (38%) and the trading of goods (35%). The recovery of in-person trade flows, including events, such as the Canton Fair and various industrial fairs, is pulling foreign founders back into the Greater China orbit and establishing Hong Kong as the natural entry point and financial layer over the world’s largest manufacturing base.

Air Corporate’s data recorded a 20% year-over-year growth in founders originating from the Middle East. This shift highlights a reverse migration where founders previously incorporated in Dubai are now choosing Hong Kong. Based on Vivian’s observations, founders often arrive in Dubai expecting fast incorporation and low costs, but discover that incorporation and maintenance are significantly more expensive than in Hong Kong, and banking remains difficult. Consequently, many founders move to Hong Kong after 12 to 24 months in the UAE, a trend accelerated by the Hong Kong government’s strategic outreach to the region.

For lean, remote-first businesses, speed-to-market is a critical factor. A founder located anywhere in the world can incorporate in Hong Kong and open a working bank account in approximately 7 days using digital banking partners. Currently, 90% of Air Corporate’s clients utilize these digital banking partners.

“Hong Kong and Singapore are the only places in Asia where you can set up your company, get a corporate account, and be in business in less than a week,” concluded Vivian.

Air Corporate is a service provider facilitating company formation and incorporation in Hong Kong for serial entrepreneurs, first-time founders, and remote-first business owners operating globally.

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To learn more about Hong Kong company formation, visit Air Corporate’s website or contact their team directly.

Hashtag: #AirCorporate

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Turn Your Savings into a Front-Row Experience: HL Bank Singapore Offers Exclusive Passes to AsiaTop Music Festival 2026

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The premier music festival will play host to 16 K-pop, regional and Malaysian stars including, in performance order: Day 1 – NexT1DE, Aina Abdul, Belle Sisoski, Win Metawin, NMIXX, WINNER, DAESUNG, KUN. Day 2 – Uriah See, Firdhaus, Butterbear, 82MAJOR, STAYC, CRAVITY, TWS, CxM

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Your next major K-pop experience is just a savings goal away as HL Bank Singapore (“HLB Singapore”) bridges the gap between financial wellness and the front row. In an exclusive collaboration designed for the ultimate music enthusiast, the bank is offering fans the chance to secure a pair of sought-after AsiaTop Music Festival 2026 tickets, valued at up to RM1,098 (approx. S$355), simply by growing their wealth.

HL Bank Singapore is giving music fans the chance to redeem exclusive passes to the AsiaTop Music Festival 2026, featuring top Asian acts, through its iSavings Reward Campaign.
HL Bank Singapore is giving music fans the chance to redeem exclusive passes to the AsiaTop Music Festival 2026, featuring top Asian acts, through its iSavings Reward Campaign.

This unique initiative stems from the regional synergy between Hong Leong Bank (“HLB”) and Tencent Music Entertainment Group (JOOX and QQ Music). By aligning with Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Selangor Year 2026, HLB is transforming the traditional banking experience into a gateway for premium entertainment. Scheduled for 30 and 31 May 2026 at the iconic Sepang International Circuit, the festival promises a high-octane weekend featuring an elite lineup of Asian superstars, including the largest K-pop showcase in the ASEAN region.

Securing a spot at the heart of the action has been streamlined through the iSavings Reward Campaign, running from 9 May 2026 to 18 May 2026. To participate, fans first decide on their preferred festival experience, selecting either a pair of Standard Passes with a S$5,000 deposit or the high-energy, nearer-to-the-stars Rockzone Passes with a S$8,282 deposit for their chosen day.

Once a tier is selected, customers can register by depositing the qualifying funds into an iSavings account via FAST or Links transfer. To validate their entry, customers must include the specific Comment Code, such as PALLIR1 for Day 1 Rockzone, within the funds transfer description. The qualifying balance must be maintained within the account for a six-month (182 days) earmarked period.

With only 88 pairs of tickets available for this exclusive campaign, the stakes are high. Allocation is limited to 22 pairs per day for each ticket category and will be awarded strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are encouraged to act quickly to ensure their savings work as hard as they do while securing a premier seat at the musical event of the year.

For full terms & conditions, and further details, please visit: www.hlbank.com.sg/AsiaTop2026

Hashtag: #HLBankSingapore

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HL Bank Singapore

HL Bank Singapore is the Singapore branch of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, a leading digital-centric Malaysia-based financial services institution with a rooted heritage in the country spanning over 120 years. Operating under a Full Bank Licence in Singapore, HL Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services to our business, retail and high networth customers through our 4 core business segments – Business & Corporate Banking, Personal Financial Services, Private Wealth Management and Global Markets.

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理大国际未来挑战赛2026正式启动 透过内地技术创新研究院跨境网络 推动创新创业

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香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月14日 – 香港理工大学（理大）昨日（5月13日）正式启动旗舰创新创业比赛──理大国际未来挑战赛2026。今届赛事设有八大赛区，覆盖香港及多个内地城市，现正招募本地及全球创新创业人才参加，把创新意念转化为具实践价值的创业项目，以回应各赛区所面对的实际社会挑战。启动礼设炉边对谈环节及参赛者经验分享，吸引业界专家、学者及初创代表出席。

理大校长滕锦光教授（中）、高级副校长（研究及创新）赵汝恒教授（左五）、副校长（知识转移）郑子剑教授（右五）、知识转移及创业处暂任总监陈翠芳女士（左四），联同理大晋江技术创新研究院院长余长源教授（右四）、理大杭州技术创新研究院院长倪一清教授（左三）、理大合肥技术创新研究院院长陈武教授（右三）、理大无锡科技创新研究院院长黄国全教授（左二）、理大武汉科技创新研究院院长何明光教授（右二）、理大前海前沿技术创新中心院长魏敏晨教授（左一），以及理大南京技术创新研究院副院长杜志伟教授（右一）携手启动理大国际未来挑战赛2026。
理大校长滕锦光教授（中）、高级副校长（研究及创新）赵汝恒教授（左五）、副校长（知识转移）郑子剑教授（右五）、知识转移及创业处暂任总监陈翠芳女士（左四），联同理大晋江技术创新研究院院长余长源教授（右四）、理大杭州技术创新研究院院长倪一清教授（左三）、理大合肥技术创新研究院院长陈武教授（右三）、理大无锡科技创新研究院院长黄国全教授（左二）、理大武汉科技创新研究院院长何明光教授（右二）、理大前海前沿技术创新中心院长魏敏晨教授（左一），以及理大南京技术创新研究院副院长杜志伟教授（右一）携手启动理大国际未来挑战赛2026。

理大校长滕锦光教授于致辞时表示：「理大国际未来挑战赛印证了我们推动创新、培育顶尖人才以造福社会的使命担当。今届赛事策略性地对接国家『十五五』规划，聚焦『人工智能（AI）+』行动。透过理大内地技术创新研究院的跨境网络，赛事将汇聚本地及国际创新人才，导入区域产业集群，并于多个重点领域提供市场发展机遇，涵盖生命科学、先进制造、金融科技、智能城市及航天技术等。」他鼓励全球各地的创新精英把握良机，透过赛事助力赛区城市建设与社会发展，同时实现个人成长与突破。

理大国际未来挑战赛2026

首届理大国际未来挑战赛于去年举办，反应热烈，今届载誉回归，设有深圳前海、晋江、南京、武汉、香港、合肥、杭州及无锡八个赛区。赛事致力培育并赋能敢想敢创的创新创业人才，同时依托理大内地技术创新研究院的跨境网络，助力参赛团队缔造创新未来的机遇，欢迎所有相信AI+潜力无限、希望以科技创造社会价值的人士参赛，在理大国际未来挑战赛的平台上一展所长，实现创业梦想。

参赛队伍有机会获丰厚奖励与多元发展机会。各赛区冠军队伍可获高达港币12 万元（香港赛区）或人民币10 万元（各内地赛区）奖金，并可晋身总决赛，角逐更高荣誉。除现金奖励外，参赛者亦有机会透过理大内地技术创新研究院网络对接内地市场，参加内地及海外创业交流考察团，获取理大初创生态平台PolyVentures的商品化支持并连结理大投资者及企业领袖网络，接受业界专家的创业指导，以及获得理大科技创业硕士课程的学费资助。此外，所有参赛者均可免费参加理大「KT&E Skills Acceleration Hub」培训系列，持续提升创新创业能力。

今届赛事以AI+为核心，并以产业发展与民生裨益为目标，聚焦五大领域，包括生命科学与医疗健康、先进制造业与微电子、数字经济与金融科技、智慧城市与绿色生活，以及航空航天技术，赛事分布如下：

赛区 业界领域
生命科学与医疗健康 先进制造业与微电子 数字经济与金融科技 智慧城市与绿色生活 航空航天技术
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目前，理大正积极与香港及内地政府部门、企业及机构洽商，推进相关单位以赞助机构、战略伙伴或支持单位身份参与挑战赛。参与合作不仅有助提升品牌知名度、拓展跨境市场，更可接触顶尖创新人才。理大期望透过共建跨境创新平台，与合作伙伴携手推动创新，发挥协同效应，为社会创造长远价值。

在启动礼的炉边对谈环节中，香港科技园公司前行政总裁黄克强先生与理大计算机及数学科学学院副院长（环球事务）、人工智能高等研究院执行院长兼生成式人工智能讲座教授杨红霞教授开展深度对谈。二人分别从业界与学界视角，探讨创新生态、未来初创企业与人才发展、AI普及化，以及科研成果转化等议题，为今届赛事揭开序幕，并为有志投身创新创业的人士带来启发。

理大国际未来挑战赛2026八大赛区现正接受本地及全球人士报名，截止日期为 6 月 14 日。各赛区决赛将于 8 月至 11 月期间举行，优胜队伍将晋身明年 1 月举行的总决赛。比赛详情请参阅「理大国际未来挑战赛」网站。

Hashtag: #PolyU #理大

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PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 launched to drive innovative ventures through cross-border network of Mainland Translational Research Institutes

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held the Launch Ceremony of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 (PolyU IFC 2026), a flagship innovation and entrepreneurship competition, yesterday (13 May). With eight competition regions spanning Hong Kong and strategic Chinese Mainland cities, PolyU IFC 2026 invites local and global innovators and entrepreneurs to participate, converting their ideas into impactful ventures that address real-world challenges in these regions. The Launch Ceremony featured an insightful fireside chat and a sharing session with last year’s participants, drawing the keen participation of industry experts, scholars and startup representatives.

The Launch Ceremony of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (centre); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (5th from left); Prof. Zijian Zheng, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (5th from right); Ms Amylia Chan, Interim Director of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (4th from left); Prof. Changyuan Yu, Director of PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute (4th from right); Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Director of PolyU-Hangzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from left); Prof. Wu Chen, Director of Hefei Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from right); Prof. George Q. Huang, Director of PolyU-Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from left); Prof. Mingguang He, Director of PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from right); Prof. Tommy Minchen Wei, Director of PolyU-Qianhai Disruptive Technology and Innovation Research Centre (1st from left); and Prof. Chi-wai Do, Associate Director of PolyU-Nanjing Technology and Innovation Research Institute (1st from right).
The Launch Ceremony of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (centre); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (5th from left); Prof. Zijian Zheng, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (5th from right); Ms Amylia Chan, Interim Director of the Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (4th from left); Prof. Changyuan Yu, Director of PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute (4th from right); Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Director of PolyU-Hangzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from left); Prof. Wu Chen, Director of Hefei Technology and Innovation Research Institute (3rd from right); Prof. George Q. Huang, Director of PolyU-Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from left); Prof. Mingguang He, Director of PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute (2nd from right); Prof. Tommy Minchen Wei, Director of PolyU-Qianhai Disruptive Technology and Innovation Research Centre (1st from left); and Prof. Chi-wai Do, Associate Director of PolyU-Nanjing Technology and Innovation Research Institute (1st from right).

In his opening remarks, Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, stated, “PolyU IFC reflects our deep commitment to driving innovation and nurturing top-quality talent for societal benefits. This year’s Challenge has been strategically aligned with the Nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan and focuses on the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)+’ initiative. Leveraging the robust network of PolyU Mainland Translational Research Institutes (MTRIs), it connects local and global innovators to regional industrial clusters, offering market opportunities across key industry domains spanning life sciences, advanced manufacturing, fintech, smart cities and aerospace.” He encouraged global talents to seize this invaluable opportunity to contribute to the social development of the competition regions while achieving personal growth.

PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 (PolyU IFC 2026)

Building on the success of the inaugural PolyU IFC last year, the competition returns with eight competition regions, spanning Shenzhen Qianhai, Jinjiang, Nanjing, Wuhan, Hong Kong, Hefei, Hangzhou and Wuxi. It aims to empower innovative talent to dream and deliver, supporting them in creating opportunities for the future of innovation while leveraging the cross-border network of PolyU MTRIs. All those who believe in the unlimited potential of AI+ and pursue technology-driven social impact are encouraged to turn their dreams into reality on the PolyU IFC 2026 stage.

Participants will earn the chance to win a wealth of rewards and opportunities, including up to HK$120,000 (Hong Kong Region) or RMB100,000 (each Chinese Mainland region) for regional champion teams, who can then compete for greater honours and awards at the Grand Final. In addition to monetary prizes, participants will also have the opportunity to connect with Chinese Mainland markets via the University’s MTRI network, join local and overseas entrepreneurial visits, secure commercialisation support from the PolyVentures startup ecosystem, access PolyU’s established network of investors and corporate leaders, receive mentorship from industry experts and obtain tuition sponsorship for the PolyU Master of Technology Entrepreneurship programme. Moreover, all participants will be entitled to join the “KT&E Skills Acceleration Hub” training series to enhance their innovation and entrepreneurship skillsets.

With AI+ at its core and the vision to bring positive impact to local industries and societal wellbeing, PolyU IFC 2026 strategically focuses on five industry domains: Life Sciences and Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing and Microelectronics, Digital Economy and FinTech, Smart City and Green Living, as well as Aerospace and Aviation Technology. The focus domains of each competition region are outlined as follows:

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Life Sciences and Healthcare Advanced Manufacturing and Microelectronics Digital Economy and FinTech Smart City and Green Living Aerospace and Aviation Technology
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Nanjing X
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Hong Kong X
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Hefei X


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Hangzhou X
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Wuxi X
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PolyU is in discussion with government authorities, enterprises and institutions across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to secure their participation as sponsors, strategic partners and supporting organisations of the Challenge, offering them enhanced brand visibility, cross‑border market exposure and access to top innovative talents. By building a robust cross-border innovation platform, PolyU and its partners will jointly drive innovation and create long-term value for society by leveraging synergistic collaboration.

During the Launch Ceremony fireside chat, Mr Albert WONG, former CEO of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue with Prof. YANG Hongxia, Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of the PolyU Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences; Executive Director of the PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence; and Chair Professor of Generative Artificial Intelligence. The speakers explored a range of topics that included the innovation ecosystem, tomorrow’s ventures and talents, AI democratisation, and translational research, from both industry and academic perspectives. This exchange marked the start of the competition, inspiring everyone with an aspiration for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Local and global applications are now open for all IFC 2026 competition regions, with the official application deadline set for 14 June. Regional finals will run from August to November, while regional top teams will compete at the Grand Final in January next year. For details of the Challenge, please visit the official website.

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Veritickets pioneers international live event ticketing on Tmall Global ahead of 618 shopping festival

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – Veritickets, a global event ticketing platform, has become the first brand to sell overseas concert and sports tickets on Tmall Global, China’s largest cross-border e-commerce platform, following its recent debut on the site.

Screenshot of Veritickets’ storefront on Tmall Global.
Screenshot of Veritickets’ storefront on Tmall Global.

The move established a new category for international live entertainment ticketing within China’s import e-commerce market, with Tmall Global positioning Veritickets as a specialist overseas brand addressing an underserved market.

Ahead of Tmall Global’s annual 618 shopping festival, Veritickets will offer tickets to all 104 FIFA World Cup matches, alongside global tour tickets for leading Chinese-language artists including Jay Chou, Stefanie Sun, and Mayday. The platform will also feature K-pop tours across Asia, enabling fans to secure seats for performances by groups such as EXO, BTS, and i-dle.

The move comes as outbound demand for live entertainment continues to rise among Chinese consumers, driven by a packed calendar of international sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Premier League, as well as a broader recovery in concerts across the Asia-Pacific region.

Veritickets aims to address longstanding difficulties in cross-border ticket purchasing. Consumers buying overseas event tickets have typically faced challenges ranging from language barriers and complex payment processes to uncertainty over ticket authenticity and availability. The platform was designed to resolve these issues for international buyers.

The platform commits to issuing confirmed, in-stock tickets in as fast as 12 hours and provides multilingual interfaces and multi-currency payment options. It also offers a “100% verified tickets” guarantee backed by a consumer-protection policy that provides a full refund, plus additional compensation of up to the ticket price, if tickets are not delivered.

Tickets are available through the Veritickets website or mobile app. The platform accepts major international credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard and JCB, and is also an officially certified partner of Alipay, China’s leading digital payments and services platform.

To enhance transparency and reduce search friction, Veritickets aggregates official and vetted ticket inventory into a single interface, allowing users to compare offerings with real-time availability and pricing. An all-in pricing model is used to limit hidden charges and last-minute price adjustments.

Event recommendations are tailored using a preference-based engine, while dedicated customer support and real-time transaction verification form part of the platform’s service and supervision standards.

Initially focused on Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, Veritickets plans to strengthen its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region, with phased expansion into additional international markets.

The platform is currently recruiting internationally qualified ticketing agents, requiring valid operating licenses, strong credit records and proven professional service capabilities. All agents must comply with stringent requirements, including real‑time ticket updates, instant transaction validation and round-the-clock customer support, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience for buyers worldwide.

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國際票務新勢力Veritickets入駐天貓國際，首次將海外演出及賽事門票帶上618

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新加坡 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年5月14日 – 今年618，可以在天貓國際上買海外熱門演出及體育賽事門票了。近日，國際票務平台Veritickets受邀入駐天貓，首次將海外演出及體育賽事門票這一品類帶入天貓國際，開創了中國進口電商平台的先例，成為填補市場空白的「進口特色品牌」。

Veritickets在天貓國際的旗艦店截圖
Veritickets在天貓國際的旗艦店截圖

據了解，Veritickets專注於演唱會、體育賽事、音樂節等現場票務，業務覆蓋港澳台、東南亞、日韓、歐美等範圍的全球線下娛樂活動，致力於為全球觀演人群提供安全、透明的跨境票務體驗。除了入駐天貓國際，Veritickets也已進駐Alipay+平台，為廣大用戶提供服務。

今年，世界盃、歐冠、英超等頂級體育賽事密集舉行，疊加亞太地區演唱會市場的全面復蘇，中國消費者出境觀演需求持續釋放。天貓618期間，Veritickets將上線世界盃104場全部賽事門票，以及周杰倫、孫燕姿、五月天等華語歌手全球演出門票；Veritickets還覆蓋KPOP亞洲巡演場次，可以幫助粉絲鎖定EXO、BTS（防彈少年團）、i-dle等韓流團體演出門票席位。

Veritickets負責人表示，以往國內用戶購買海外演出及賽事門票，存在中文界面不友好、支付渠道不暢等問題，還會擔心不出票、買到假票等情況。針對消費者在購票過程中面臨的「難搶、難找、難判斷、支付不便」等核心痛點，Veritickets支持多語言及多幣種，讓跨境購票更加便捷；支付環節上，Veritickets不僅支持Visa、MasterCard、JCB等主流信用卡，還與Alipay合作提供交易資金安全保障。

此外，Veritickets建立了安全交易與保障機制，承諾「真票保障、100%入場保障」，嚴格執行「無票最高退一賠一」的消費者保障政策；Veritickets還承諾「現票最快12小時出票」，大幅縮短觀眾購票等待時間，讓觀眾更快拿到門票、安心規劃出行；依託智能推薦系統，Veritickets還能根據用戶偏好推薦相關演出與活動，進一步優化購票體驗。

「通過技術與資源整合，Veritickets為用戶提供了更高效、更可靠的購票解決方案。平台通過多渠道票源整合，匯集官方與可信票務資源，有效降低了用戶跨平台搜索成本，同時實現即時庫存與價格展示，確保票務信息透明，做到所見即所得。」Veritickets負責人說。

通過平台擔保策略有效規範市場秩序，Veritickets「安全、透明」的服務理念已獲得廣大消費者高度認可。目前，Veritickets正積極招募符合國際資質的票務代理商，要求其具備正規運營執照、良好信用記錄及專業服務能力。Veritickets負責人強調，所有票代均需遵守嚴格服務標準，包括實時票務更新、交易即時驗證及24小時客服支持，以確保全球觀眾獲得統一的觀演體驗。

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China Telecom Leads ALC Submarine Cable Landing in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – On May 14, 2026, the Asia Link Cable (ALC) international submarine cable, led and constructed by China Telecom, has successfully landed at the Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong, China. The successful landing marks a key milestone in the project’s construction and lays a solid foundation for its subsequent full commercial operation.

China Telecom Leads ALC Submarine Cable Landing in Hong Kong

Led by China Telecom and jointly developed by 13 leading operators across the Asia-Pacific region, the ALC system spans approximately 6,200 kilometers, connecting China (Hong Kong and Hainan), Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia, with a total designed capacity exceeding 325 Tb/s. Once completed, ALC will become the highest-capacity international submarine cable for the Hong Kong-to-Singapore route, and marks another new submarine cable landing in Hong Kong by China Telecom following the full commissioning of the ADC submarine cable in 2025. The ALC system will efficiently support the growing transmission demands for high-bandwidth and low-latency transmission driven by cloud computing, AI large models and other emerging digital applications, while providing strong communications infrastructure support for the development of Hong Kong’s international innovation and technology hub.

As the largest investor in the project, China Telecom has undertaken core management responsibilities and played a leading role in driving the project throughout the entire process, from preparation, planning and design to construction. The ALC system represents an important strategic initiative in strengthening China Telecom’s international communications backbone network across the Asia-Pacific region. After it goes into service, it will add more than 100 Tb/s of bandwidth capacity for China Telecom, significantly enhancing its network capacity, connectivity and traffic scheduling capabilities across the region.

In addition, ALC is China Telecom’s first international submarine cable landing in Hainan. It will effectively fill gaps in Hainan’s international communications capacity toward Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia – serving as a key initiative for China Telecom to implement the strategy for building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and to support the Belt and Road Initiative.

The Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station in Hong Kong, where the ALC submarine cable landed this time, is China Telecom’s first self-built submarine cable landing station outside mainland China. Going forward, the station will continue to handle landing tasks for international submarine cables heading to multiple regions and directions, including the Asia-Pacific, Asia-Europe and other regions- further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a key communications hub in the Asia-Pacific region and supporting China Telecom build a more comprehensive global communications network.Hashtag: #ChinaTelecom

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ACES Institute Confers Distinguished Fellow Recognition upon Letright CEO Ren Li

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2026 – The ACES Institute today conferred its Distinguished Fellow recognition upon Letright Founder and Chief Executive Ren Li during a leadership dialogue hosted in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia and the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

Ren Li with the ACES Institute and Monash University team following the leadership dialogue and fellowship conferment.
Ren Li with the ACES Institute and Monash University team following the leadership dialogue and fellowship conferment.

Held at the Plenary Theatre at Monash University Malaysia, the forum, titled Responsible Leadership in Asia: A Case Dialogue on Practice and Impact, brought together business leaders, academics, and sustainability advocates to examine how companies can scale globally while maintaining responsible governance.

The recognition marks the latest milestone for Li, a previous recipient of the Responsible Business Leader accolade (ACES Awards 2024) and Entrepreneur of the Year (ACES Awards 2025). Under his leadership, Letright has emerged as one of China’s premier outdoor furniture exporters, operating in over 70 countries.

Speaking at the dialogue, Li emphasized that responsible leadership should be an industry-wide standard rather than a niche competitive advantage. “I welcome competition because responsible business leadership should continue expanding across the industry,” said Ren Li. “The market is large enough for everyone. What matters more is building businesses that grow sustainably and responsibly over the long term.”

Moderated by Associate Professor Dr. Esther Chong of Monash University Malaysia’s School of Business, the discussion explored ethical decision-making across global supply chains. “Ren Li’s journey demonstrates that profitability and principled leadership can reinforce one another,” noted Dr. Chong.

Dr. Shanggari Balakrishnan, President of the ACES Institute and CEO of MORS Group, stated that the fellowship reflects the organization’s mission to champion ethical leadership. “Ren Li represents a new generation of leaders who understand that accountability, resilience, and purpose are central to long-term success,” she said.

The dialogue successfully bridged academic insight with real-world executive experience, offering a closer look at applying responsible principles amid growing global scrutiny. The event concluded with a networking luncheon for representatives from academia and the international business community.

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The ACES Institute, MORS Group’s research arm, promotes Asian leadership and sustainability. It bridges academic insight and corporate practice through fellowships and partnerships to champion ethical excellence and responsible entrepreneurship.

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