NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VIVI PROJECT (formerly LEGENDARY HUMANITY) announces a major update and rebranding. The project utilizes the latest 3D scanning technology "SCAI" to digitally archive humanity's cultural heritage, providing training data for AI and building a new token economy based on RWA (Real World Assets).Background and Project EvolutionPreviously, "LEGENDARY HUMANITY" aimed to digitize humanity's greatest masterpieces using cutting-edge technology, teaching AI about "humanity's magnificence" to preserve its value for future generations.With this update, the project is renamed "VIVI PROJECT." Moving beyond mere archiving, it will challenge the creation of new value in the Web3 era as an "RWA token project" building a unique economic ecosystem backed by real-world assets (RWA).The Four Pillars of the "RWA Ecosystem" Provided by VIVI PROJECTDigitization via High-Precision 3D Scanning Technology "SCAI:DIGITAL LUMINOUS Technology" Digitizing humanity's treasures and providing them as AI training data. Merging human wisdom with technological evolution.Adding RWA Value to VIVI COiN: Centered around the project token "VIVI COiN," we plan to link RWA held by collectors partnered with "VIVI PROJECT" to enhance the project's value.By using "LEGENDARY masterpieces" whose value appreciates over time as the foundation for "VIVI COiN," we build a stable value base.Hybrid Digital & Physical Museum Collected RWAs will be displayed in both digital museums and physical exhibition facilities. Trading via the marketplace will also be enabled, enhancing liquidity as an asset.VIVI DAO's "Buy-Back & Burn" Model The governing body, "VIVI DAO," will use exhibition and sales revenue to implement "Buy-Back" and "Burn" of VIVI COiN. This will increase the token's scarcity and promote long-term value appreciation.Future Outlook: Global Collection PartnershipsThe VIVI PROJECT is advancing the networking of collections held by global asset owners. As a first step, we have initiated the following partnerships and negotiations:LA MUSEUM: Holds one of the world's largest legendary fashion collections, including Yves Saint Laurent, Comme des Garçons, Worlds End, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, and Madison Martin Margiela.Major Trading Card Company: Negotiations have commenced with the world's largest trading asset company.This will integrate Real-World Assets (RWAs) from diverse genres like fashion, art, and hobbies into the project, rapidly expanding the ecosystem.VIVI PROJECT OverviewVIVI PROJECT is a next-generation platform that preserves and utilizes humanity's greatest masterpieces in both digital and physical realms through the fusion of culture and technology. By indexing RWA, it defines new asset value in the Web3 era.Official Website: https://lhvivi.comContact for InquiriesContact: VIVI PROJECT PR DepartmentEmail: press@lhvivi.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, January 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In 2026, the artificial intelligence (AI) industry reached another critical turning point. Demis Hassabis, Nobel Prize winner and CEO of Google DeepMind, made a pivotal assertion: the true trillion-dollar opportunity in AI lies not in computing chips, but in “Physical AI”—systems capable of perceiving, understanding, and transforming the real world. Having earned a Nobel Prize for his breakthrough work on AlphaFold, which validated AI’s scientific value, Hassabis’ latest outlook has attracted widespread attention in capital markets. It has also brought 51WORLD (6651.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company focused on Physical AI, into the spotlight.Hassabis pointed out that current AI faces a bottleneck of "intelligence fragmentation": while excelling at digital tasks such as text generation, it struggles to grasp basic physical laws like gravity and spatial continuity. The missing "world model" stands as the final barrier to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). More critically, the poor adaptability of existing data formats leads to computing power waste and low energy efficiency, making energy supply a potential core variable in future AI competition. Physical AI, by constructing a digital environment that closely mirrors reality, holds the key to resolving this series of challenges.As China's first listed company specializing in Physical AI, 51WORLD's strategic layout aligns perfectly with this trend. Deeply rooted in the fields of digital twin and simulation, the company has independently developed the AES Digital Twin Base and 51Sim Simulation Platform, establishing the core infrastructure for Physical AI. The implementation of Physical AI requires breaking through three key elements: synthetic data, spatial intelligence models, and simulation training platforms. Leveraging its massive 3D asset library and 3DGS/4DGS reconstruction technology, 51WORLD has achieved 90% authenticity and 100% scene controllability for synthetic data, providing AI with data support that adheres to physical laws.Its AES Base enables full-scale replication—from micro-components to macro-cities—endowing AI with "physical intuition." Combined with the Clonova Interaction Platform and Aperdata Implementation Platform, it has created a closed loop from digital cognition to physical execution. In embodied intelligence, the ultimate application of Physical AI, 51WORLD has delivered tangible results: it empowers over 100 global intelligent driving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 suppliers, testing institutions, universities, and research institutes with closed-loop simulation training solutions, helping clients build safe, efficient, and mass-producible verification systems for intelligent driving systems.51WORLD's resilience stems from its commitment to underlying technologies. During the previous R&D cycle, the company established a leading position in China's Physical AI market. With a new round of large-scale R&D investment in synthetic data, spatial intelligence models, and simulation training platforms, it has solved the cross-scenario generalization challenge of Physical AI—aligning seamlessly with Hassabis' vision of a universal world model. Financial data shows sustained strong revenue growth for the company, and the explosive demand for the 51Sim Platform underscores the industry's urgent need for high-reliability Physical AI simulation technology.Hassabis predicts that over the next five years, AI will enter the era of automated experimentation, requiring digital environments that accurately simulate physical parameters. This aligns closely with 51WORLD's direction of evolving toward a "universal world model" and integrating generative AI. Amid the wave of AI transitioning from the digital world to the physical world, 51WORLD—equipped with technical accumulation and scenario implementation capabilities—is emerging as a core participant and leader in this trillion-dollar track. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年1月20日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2026年，人工智能产业又迎来关键转折。诺奖得主、谷歌DeepMind CEO德米斯・哈萨比斯抛出重磅判断：AI真正的万亿赛道不在算力芯片，而在能感知、理解并改造现实世界的"物理 AI"。哈萨比斯曾凭借AlphaFold的突破性贡献摘得诺奖，印证了AI的科学价值，如今他提出的这一观点引发资本市场的广泛关注，也让聚焦物理 AI 的港股上市公司五一视界（6651.HK）成为市场焦点。哈萨比斯指出，当前AI存在"智能碎片化"瓶颈：虽擅长文本生成等数字任务，却难以理解重力、空间连续性等基础物理定律，缺失的"世界模型"是通往通用人工智能（AGI）的最后障碍。更关键的是，现有数据格式适配性差，导致算力浪费、能效低下，能源供应或将成为未来AI竞争的核心变量。而物理AI通过构建贴合现实的数字环境，正是破解这一系列难题的关键。作为中国物理AI第一股，五一视界的战略布局与这一趋势高度契合。公司深耕数字孪生与仿真领域，自研AES数字孪生基座与51Sim仿真平台，搭建起物理AI的核心基础设施。物理AI落地需突破合成数据、空间智能模型、仿真训练平台三大要素，五一视界凭借海量3D资产库与3DGS/4DGS重建技术，实现合成数据 90%真实率与100%场景可控性，为AI提供遵循物理规律的数据支撑。其 AES 基座可实现从微观零件到宏观城市的全尺度复刻，赋予AI"物理直觉"，配合Clonova交互平台与Aperdata落地平台，打通了数字认知到物理执行的闭环。在具身智能这一物理AI终极落点上，五一视界已形成明确应用成果：赋能全球超百家智驾主机厂、Tier1、检测机构、高校及科研院所提供仿真训练闭环解决方案，助力客户构建安全、高效、可量产的智驾系统验证体系。五一视界的韧性源于底层技术坚守。在上一轮研发周期中，公司已建立起在中国物理AI市场的领先地位，而随着新一轮大规模研发投入合成数据、空间智能模型及仿真训练平台，解决了物理AI跨场景泛化难题，与哈萨比斯的普适性世界模型愿景不谋而合。财务数据显示，公司营收持续强劲增长，51Sim平台的爆发式需求，印证了产业界对高可信度物理 AI仿真技术的迫切需求。哈萨比斯预判，未来五年 AI 将迈入自动化实验阶段，需精准模拟物理参数的数字化环境。这与五一视界向"通用世界模型"演进、融合生成式AI的方向高度一致。在AI从数字世界走向物理世界的浪潮中，五一视界凭借技术积累与场景落地能力，正成为万亿赛道的核心参与者与引领者。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Doha, Qatar, Jan 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) -- the world leader in unmanned systems - and Barzan Holdings, Qatar's national defence and security leader, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of advanced Battle Management software capabilities. The signing took place on Monday during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).The MOU provides a framework for cooperation between GA-ASI, GA-Intelligence, and Barzan Holdings to develop software solutions that enhance theater-level situational awareness and enable the efficient processing, correlation, and dissemination of intelligence. These capabilities are intended to support faster, higher-quality decision-making in complex, multi-domain operational environments.For General Atomics, the agreement underscores the strategic importance of collaboration with Barzan Holdings and the State of Qatar. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to long-term cooperation, technological innovation, and the advancement of interoperable command-and-control solutions aligned with modern defense and aerospace requirements.In addition to its best-in-class unmanned aircraft systems, GA-ASI is a premiere developer of airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, while GA-Intelligence has the ability to take hundreds of sources of commercial data, including data provided from GA-ASI's unmanned systems, to produce a comprehensive operating picture."Collaboration with Barzan and Qatar is central to GA's approach to delivering operationally relevant, next-generation capabilities," said a GA-ASI CEO Linden Blue. "By combining GA's expertise in mission systems and autonomy with Barzan's regional insight and defense focus, we are positioned to advance battle management solutions that significantly improve situational awareness and intelligence exploitation."About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.About GA-IntelligenceGeneral Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. is a data science, software development, and systems engineering firm focused on developing advanced analytic capabilities to customers in both public and private sectors, with a strong emphasis on tools in support of spatio-temporal (space and time) data management, multi-source/multi-INT correlation and data fusion, tracking, entity resolution, location forecasting, and multi-domain global situational awareness (MDGSA) leveraging extremely high volume/velocity data sources.About Barzan HoldingsBarzan Holdings is a leading defence and security company that aims to strengthen Qatar's sovereignty and strategic position by investing in the long-term development of its human capital and armed forces capabilities. As the commercial gateway for the country's military industry, Barzan Holdings prioritizes impactful collaborations and global partnerships that foster knowledge exchange and investments into innovative defence technologies to keep Qatar at the forefront of present and future market opportunities. Through its global portfolio of investments and joint ventures, Barzan Holdings serves as a knowledge and technology hub that drives efficiencies in delivery and execution to meet the various needs of Qatar's defence and security sector.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

卡塔尔多哈, 2026年1月20日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球无人系统领导者通用原子航空系统公司（GA-ASI）与卡塔尔国防安全领域龙头企业巴尔赞控股公司签署谅解备忘录（MOU），双方将共同开发先进作战管理软件能力。签约仪式于周一在多哈国际海事防务展览会暨会议（DIMDEX）期间举行。该谅解备忘录为通用原子航空系统公司、通用原子情报公司与巴尔赞控股公司建立合作框架，旨在开发提升战区态势感知能力的软件解决方案，实现情报的高效处理、关联与传播。这些能力将支持在复杂多域作战环境中实现更快速、更高质量的决策。对通用原子公司而言，该协议彰显了与巴尔赞控股公司及卡塔尔国合作的战略意义。双方伙伴关系体现了对长期合作、技术创新及推进符合现代防务与航空航天需求的互操作性指挥控制解决方案的共同承诺。除拥有业界领先的无人机系统外，通用原子航空系统公司还是空基情报、监视与侦察（ISR）系统的顶尖开发商；而通用原子情报公司则具备整合数百种商业数据源的能力——包括来自通用原子航空系统公司无人系统的数据——从而生成全面的作战态势图。通用原子航空系统公司首席执行官林登·布鲁表示：“与巴尔赞及卡塔尔的合作是通用原子实现作战相关性、提供新一代能力的核心策略。通过融合通用原子在任务系统与自主技术领域的专长，以及巴尔赞的区域洞察力与国防聚焦优势，我们将推动战役管理解决方案的进步，显著提升态势感知与情报利用能力。”关于通用原子航空系统公司通用原子航空系统公司是全球领先的无人机系统制造商。捕食者®系列无人机系统累计飞行时长逾900万小时，服役超过30年，涵盖MQ-9A死神®、MQ-1C灰鹰®、MQ-20复仇者®及MQ-9B天卫者®/海卫者®等机型。公司致力于提供长航时多任务解决方案，实现持续态势感知与快速打击能力。更多信息请访问www.ga-asi.com/。复仇者、鹰眼、灰鹰、山猫、捕食者、死神、海卫士及天卫士均为通用原子航空系统公司在美国及其他国家注册的商标。关于GA-Intelligence通用原子集成智能公司是一家专注于数据科学、软件开发及系统工程的企业，致力于为公共及私营部门客户提供先进分析能力，重点开发支持时空数据管理、 多源/多情报关联与数据融合、目标追踪、实体解析、位置预测及多域全球态势感知（MDGSA）领域，充分利用海量高速数据源。关于巴尔赞控股巴尔赞控股是领先的国防与安全企业，致力于通过投资人力资本与武装力量的长期发展，强化卡塔尔的主权地位与战略优势。作为卡塔尔军工产业的商业门户，巴赞控股优先推进具有深远影响的合作与全球伙伴关系，促进知识交流并投资创新防务技术，确保卡塔尔在当前及未来市场机遇中保持领先地位。通过全球投资组合与合资企业，巴赞控股作为知识与技术枢纽，推动交付与执行效率提升，满足卡塔尔防务与安全领域的多元需求。通用原子航空系统公司媒体关系部ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101消息来源：通用原子航空系统公司 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test included a live engagement between the MQ-20 and an aggressor aircraft flown by an onboard human pilot, highlighting the advanced maturity of autonomous systems, seamless integration of mission elements, and the ability of autonomy to leverage onboard sensors to make independent decisions and execute complex tasks.GA-ASI's Avenger jet has served as a surrogate for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for more than five years, both before and since the arrival of GA-ASI's purpose-built XQ-67A and YFQ-42A aircraft. The recent Avenger demo began with planning in the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), followed by loading the mission profile onto the MQ-20. Once airborne, the team confirmed positive transfer between mission autonomy and flight autonomy systems, demonstrating the systems' ability to dynamically adapt to mission requirements. The MQ-20 showcased adherence to operator-assigned Keep-Out Zones (KOZ) and Keep-In Zones (KIZ), which it avoided during all mission phases. In other words, the aircraft flew exactly where it was supposed to and stayed away from areas where it was not.One of the highlights of the demonstration was the MQ-20's use of a live Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor from Anduril to passively range a live target aircraft in flight. Using this sensor data, the autonomy system independently established a track, calculated an intercept solution, and simulated the firing of a weapon at a live target - showcasing the ability of autonomy to close on a target using onboard sensors and its own logic, without human intervention. The simulated shot, if real, would have destroyed the target.Additional mission elements included the MQ-20 flying a pre-designated route to a standard instrument hold - in which the aircraft pauses and orbits, as real human pilots frequently do on real missions, before continuing to another waypoint or objective - and executing routes commanded via Heading, Speed, and Altitude (HSA), all while successfully avoiding the designated keep-out zones.This demonstration reinforces GA-ASI's commitment to advancing Human-Machine Teaming and highlights the growing sophistication of autonomous systems in using sensor data and onboard decision-making to execute complex mission profiles for the warfighter. It also highlights GA-ASI's ongoing commitment to investment and experimentation of new capabilities for America's warfighters.In 2023, GA-ASI announced a partnership with Divergent Technologies, Inc., to support additive manufacturing development efforts and implement a full digital manufacturing process for GA-ASI's products. In 2024, GA-ASI collaborated with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command to integrate and launch the Altius 600 loitering munition, also built by Anduril, and teamed with Dillion Aero to integrate that company's DAP-6 gun pods for a live-fire demonstration with GA-ASI's revolutionary new Mojave STOL aircraft. In 2025, GA-ASI partnered with Shield AI for two flight demonstrations on the Avenger using the company's Hivemind mission autonomy software.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, January 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on Monday, 26 and Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s AFF introduces a fresh perspective with the new tagline, “Finance Empowering Business”. Under the theme “Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape”, the forum has invited over 140 financial officials, business leaders, and financial experts to serve as guest speakers, with expectations of attracting over 3,600 participants from more than 60 countries and regions.AFF aims to foster collaboration among attendees to navigate change and create win-win scenarios. Additionally, the inaugural Global Business Summit will be launched on the second day of the forum, focusing on the integration of finance and the real economy. This summit aligns with the recommendations of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to strengthen the foundation of the real economy, assist mainland enterprises in going global, and bring in international companies, while promoting Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international financial and commercial hub.Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, said, “Amidst the current complexities of the international landscape, Hong Kong as a globally trusted international financial centre is committed to bridging the world and the Chinese Mainland. By gathering global financial and industry leaders, we will leverage their global vision and seasoned experience to optimise the strategic positioning of our industrial and financial supply chains from a global perspective with a view to achieving win-win outcomes. This year’s forum also features specifically the gold market development with the inclusion of a dedicated discussion session, signing of a memorandum of understanding on gold market development, as well as unveiling the latest moves that will drive the construction of an international gold trading centre in Hong Kong. All these will showcase to the international community Hong Kong's advantages and immense potential in developing gold market while seeking collaborative opportunities. Furthermore, the inaugural Global Business Summit, coupled with AFF's unique deal-making, will exemplify how the financial services empower the real economy and highlight Hong Kong's function as an international financial centre in supporting the nation's high-quality development.”Maggie Ng, Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee Chairperson and HSBC Hong Kong CEO, said: “We are pleased to welcome global leaders to this year’s Asian Financial Forum. This gathering underscores Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a leading international financial centre. Over 52,000 Chinese companies have extended their footprint outside of the Chinese Mainland. We see the internationalisation trend continuing. Hong Kong thrives as the China’s gateway to the world — supporting mainland firms going global, fueling innovation-driven growth and offering families unparalleled wealth management expertise.”Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, said: “President Xi Jinping has emphasised the importance of financial services for the real economy, focusing on enhancing the capacity of the real economy to create value through capital flow and improved turnover rates. This year’s Asian Financial Forum will stay closely aligned with market trends by introducing the inaugural 'Global Industry Summit’, aiming to foster deep integration between the financial sector and high value industries, thus generating a strong multiplier effect that transforms capital into significant economic growth and drives industrial upgrading. This initiative aligns with the 15th Five-Year Plan by supporting China’s commitment to high-level two-way opening, advancing the deep integration of finance, technological innovation, and industrial innovation, and facilitating the expansion of mainland enterprises internationally and attracting foreign companies, further leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial and commercial centre. The summit will feature support from several renowned brands, whose management teams will analyse future development trends across various industries, enabling the financial sector to provide tailored services that drive economic growth.”The first major international financial event of the year — focusing on the latest economic conditions and financial developmentsThis year’s AFF will feature a series of compelling speeches and discussion sessions. The forum includes an inaugural Global Business Summit, keynote speeches, luncheons and business breakfasts, policy dialogue and thematic workshops. These sessions will cover topics such as Global Economic Outlook, CIO Insights, Asset & Wealth Management, Trade Finance and Supply Chain, Family Office Ecosystem, Fintech, Pension and Endowment, and Gold Exchange.Two plenary sessions will be held on the first day of the forum. The first session will be hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong SAR Government, bringing financial officials and leaders of international financial institutions together to analyse the latest macroeconomic landscape. Guest speakers include Zou Jiayi, President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Scott Morris, Vice-President (East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific) of the Asian Development Bank; Mehmet Å'imÅŸek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of Türkiye; and Klemen BoštjanÄ'iÄ', Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Slovenia.The second session will be hosted by Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Futures Commission, featuring representatives from regulatory bodies, central bank officials, and financial services leaders, including H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Commodities Authority of United Arab Emirates; Burkhard Balz, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank; Rhee Chang-yong, Governor of the Bank of Korea; Gokul Laroia, Chief Executive Officer Asia of Morgan Stanley; and Benjamin Hung, Chairman of Financial Services Development Council. Together, they will share insights on the latest monetary policies and regulatory directions.This year’s keynote luncheon, a highlight of AFF, will once again feature a distinguished lineup of speakers to analyse global financial issues. Dr José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, former Prime Minister of Portugal, and current Chairman of Goldman Sachs International Advisory Board, will deliver a keynote speech on Day 1 to share his insights on the current global landscape and macro-level challenges. On the following day, Paul Polman, Business Leader, Investor, Philanthropist, who is dedicated to advocating for systemic change, climate action, and social equality, will be the keynote speaker and will share his “Net Positive” corporate sustainability strategy, which he has championed in recent years, focusing on advancing sustainable development.The Global Economic Outlook will bring prominent leaders from financial institutions and corporations together, including Sir Douglas Flint, CBE, Chairman of Aberdeen Group plc; Kevin Sneader, President of Goldman Sachs in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan); Dr. Ridha Wirakusumah, Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Investment Authority; Professor Paolo Zannoni, Executive Deputy Chairman of Prada Group; and Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges. They will provide forecasts for the 2026 economic landscape and examine the profound impact of macroeconomic factors on the global economy.Panel Discussion on Asset and Wealth Management and CIO Insights will bring together numerous international financial experts. Participants include Fannie Wurtz, Head of Distribution & Wealth Division, ETFs & Index business lines, Chair of Asia at Amundi; Deborah Cunningham, Chief Investment Officer of Global Liquidity Markets at Federated Hermes; and Vincenzo Vedda, Chief Investment Officer & Member of the Executive Board at DWS Investment GmbH. Together, they will explore market trends, asset allocation strategies, and future investment opportunities, and offer forward-looking perspectives for the industry.As demand for gold as a traditional safe-haven asset continues to rise, the latest Policy Address also proposed accelerating the establishment of an international gold trading market. Consequently, the first day of the forum will feature a Global Spectrum session on Gold Exchange. The session will feature insights from overseas experts including James Emmett, Chief Executive Officer of MKS PAMP SA; and David Tait, Chief Executive Officer of World Gold Council. These speakers will interpret the latest developments in international gold trading and explore strategies to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a global gold trading hub. The discussion will also focus on driving growth in trading, clearing, settlement, and related derivative services, providing the financial industry with new vitality.Inaugural Global Business Summit to explore industry prospects and opportunitiesThe first Global Business Summit will take place on the second day (27 January), co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKTDC, and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises. The summit will invite leaders from high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence and technology, new consumer trends, biomedicine and healthcare, and green energy to explore how to leverage financial services to drive innovation and long-term growth. It will also address opportunities for Chinese Mainland enterprises to go global, as well as help international enterprises establish operations in the Chinese Mainland market. In the session Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, Daniel Li, Vice Chairman, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group; Li Zhenguo, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, LONGi Green Energy Technology; and John Zhang, Chairman and President, Seres Group will share insights on leveraging Hong Kong as a platform for international business expansion. In the Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth session, Liu Haoling, President of China Investment Corporation, will first deliver remarks. This will be followed by a discussion moderated by Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer of the Jardine Matheson. He will be joined by Mohammed Mahfoodh Alardhi, Executive Chairman of Investcorp; Dr Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Infineon Technologies AG; Sjoerd Leenart, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific of JP Morgan; and Laust Bertelsen, Chief Executive Officer of Banking Circle, to discuss experiences entering the mainland market.Technological breakthroughs and developments in the biomedicine sector are critical drivers of the global economy. The summit has invited expert speakers to share their in-depth insights on industry advancements and analyse upcoming trends, providing the financial sector with opportunities to offer tailored services.The session on artificial intelligence and technology, along with robotics, will be chaired by Dr Allan Wong, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Vtech. Key speakers will include Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Cloud and Smart Industries Group of Tencent; and Dr Yao Maoqing, Senior Vice President, President, Embodied Intelligence BU of Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology.The Biomedicine and Healthcare session will include discussions with Paul Burton, Chief Medical Officer of Amgen; Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board Committee from Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited; Marc Horn, Executive Vice President of Merck Group and President, Merck China and Dai Hongbin, Vice Chairman of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., exploring the latest biomedical trends and industry challenges, as well as opportunities for innovation and collaboration.New FutureGreen Showcase to Explore Green Development OpportunitiesTo further promote collaboration, AFF will feature four exhibition areas, including the new FutureGreen showcase, FintechHK Start-up Salon, InnoVenture Salon, and Global Investment Zone, showcasing over 140 exhibitors such as Bank of China (Hong Kong), CICC, HSBC, Huatai Securities, Standard Chartered Bank, and knowledge partners EY. Global asset management firms Federated Hermes and E Fund Management will also participate for the first time, presenting a new generation of financial concepts and diverse investment opportunities. The new FutureGreen showcase will focus on green finance and technology, striving to connect funding with sustainable development.This year’s forum will continue to facilitate substantial collaboration through the AFF Deal-making, programme co-organised with the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, to provide participants with insights into investment potentials and industry opportunities. Additionally, the Business Matching session will invite project owners from around the world to showcase quality initiatives in key sectors such as Environment, Energy and Clean Technology, Healthcare Technology, and Financial Technology, aiding participants in identifying market trends and expanding cross-industry investment opportunities.AFF opens International Financial Week, offering diverse Hong Kong experienceThe International Financial Week (IFW) 2026, lasting one week, will kick off with AFF on 26 January. This event marks Hong Kong's first major financial event of the year, aimed at assisting industry professionals in seizing opportunities and unlocking market potential. IFW will feature 15 partner activities covering a range of global financial and business topics, including ASEAN opportunities, asset and wealth management, and artificial intelligence.The summit is collaborating with multiple organisations to offer exclusive travel, cultural, and dining discounts for overseas participants. Highlights include a night tour with Hong Kong Big Bus Tours, arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a traditional sailing trip on the Aqua Luna, complimentary access to the Plaza Premium Lounge, and tickets to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ Museum. Additionally, attendees can enjoy dining discounts at venues such as the Lan Kwai Fong Group and Hong Kong Bankers Club, along with Happy Wednesday hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.WebsitesAsian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/enProgramme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programmeSpeaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speakersPhoto Download: https://bit.ly/3NRAgr5Joining today’s press conference for the 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) were: Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government (centre); Maggie Ng, Chairperson of the Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee, and HSBC Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Officer and Head of Retail Banking and Wealth (second right); Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (second left); Jack Chan, EY China Chairman, EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner and Knowledge Partner of the AFF (far right); and Dr Jimmy Chiang, Deputy Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (far left)Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, stated that this year's Asian Financial Forum, themed ‘Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape’, will gather global financial and political leaders to support Hong Kong in fully leveraging its strengths as an international financial centreMaggie Ng, Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee Chairperson and HSBC Hong Kong CEO, shared insights on the global financial landscape in 2026, investment prospects, and key regions driving economic growthPatrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, announced that this year's AFF will introduce the inaugural Global Business Summit, aiming to deepen the financial sector's integration with high-value industries, creating a powerful multiplier effect that transforms capital into significantly greater economic growth and industry upgradingJack Chan, EY China Chairman, EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner and Knowledge Partner of the AFF, said that a joint market survey conducted by the HKTDC and EY will be released on the first day of the forum. The survey will examine how businesses and financial leaders are responding to disruptive challenges.Media enquiriesYuan Tung Financial RelationsLousie SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung.hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (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

圣地亚哥, 2026年1月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在其最新一次先进自主能力开发演示中，通用原子航空系统公司（General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.，GA-ASI）成功使用其搭载最新政府参考级自主软件的 MQ-20 Avenger® 喷气式飞机，执行了一次任务自主飞行。此次测试包括 MQ-20 与一架由机上人类飞行员驾驶的“对抗机”之间的实况交战，充分展示了自主系统的高度成熟性、任务要素的无缝集成能力，以及自主系统利用机载传感器进行独立决策并执行复杂任务的能力。五年多来，GA-ASI 的 Avenger 喷气机一直作为协同作战飞机（Collaborative Combat Aircraft，CCA）的替代平台使用，这一角色既涵盖了 GA-ASI 专门研制的 XQ-67A 和 YFQ-42A 飞机出现之前，也延续至其投入使用之后。此次 Avenger 演示从人机界面（Human-Machine Interface，HMI）中的任务规划开始，随后将任务剖面加载至 MQ-20。飞机起飞后，团队确认任务自主系统与飞行自主系统之间实现了顺畅切换，展示了系统根据任务需求进行动态调整的能力。MQ-20 全程遵循操作员指定的禁入区（Keep-Out Zones，KOZ）和限定活动区（Keep-In Zones，KIZ），在所有任务阶段均有效避让相关区域。换言之，飞机严格在应飞行的空域内飞行，并始终避开禁止进入的区域。此次演示的一大亮点是，MQ-20 使用由 Anduril 提供的实装红外搜索与跟踪（Infrared Search and Track，IRST）传感器，在飞行中对一架真实目标飞机进行被动测距。基于该传感器数据，自主系统独立建立了目标跟踪、计算了拦截解算，并对真实目标进行了武器发射的模拟——展示了自主系统在无需人工干预的情况下，依靠机载传感器和自身逻辑逼近目标并实施打击的能力。若该模拟射击为实弹，目标将被摧毁。其他任务要素还包括：MQ-20 按预先指定的航线飞行至标准仪表等待航线——即飞机暂时停留并进行盘旋，这与真实任务中人类飞行员的常见操作一致——随后再继续飞往下一个航点或任务目标；同时，飞机还按照航向、速度和高度（Heading, Speed, and Altitude，HSA）指令执行飞行航线，并在整个过程中成功避开指定的禁入区。此次演示进一步强化了 GA-ASI 推进人机协同（Human-Machine Teaming）的承诺，凸显了自主系统在利用传感器数据和机载决策能力执行复杂任务剖面、支持作战人员方面日益提升的成熟度。同时，这也体现了 GA-ASI 持续投入并试验新能力、服务美国作战人员的长期承诺。2023 年，GA-ASI 宣布与 Divergent Technologies, Inc. 建立合作伙伴关系，以支持增材制造相关研发工作，并为 GA-ASI 的产品实施完整的数字化制造流程。2024 年，GA-ASI 与美国空军特种作战司令部（U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command）开展合作，完成了由 Anduril 研制的 Altius 600 徘徊弹的集成与发射；同时还与 Dillon Aero 合作，将该公司的 DAP-6 枪炮吊舱集成至 GA-ASI 颠覆性的新型 Mojave 短距起降（STOL）飞机上，并进行了实弹射击演示。2025 年，GA-ASI 与 Shield AI 建立合作关系，在 Avenger 平台上使用该公司的 Hivemind 任务自主软件完成了两次飞行演示。关于 GA-ASI通用原子航空系统公司（GA-ASI）是通用原子公司的子公司，致力于设计和制造成熟可靠的远程驾驶航空系统（RPA）、雷达及电光和相关任务系统，包括 Predator® RPA 系列和 Lynx® 多模式雷达。GA-ASI 运营超过 800 万飞行小时，提供具备长航时和任务能力的航空平台，并集成传感器和数据链系统，以实现持续态势感知。公司还研发多种传感器控制和图像分析软件，提供飞行员培训及支持服务，并开发超材料天线。更多信息，请访问：www.ga-asi.com 。Avenger、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 均为通用原子航空系统公司在美国及其他国家/地区注册的商标。联系信息GA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101来源: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TSUKUBA, Japan, Jan 19, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Materials research generates vast amounts of data, but the information often exists in manufacturer-specific formats and the terminology is inconsistent, making it difficult to aggregate, compare, and reuse. Traditionally, researchers have had to spend considerable time on tedious tasks, such as format conversion, metadata assignment, and characteristics extraction. These extra steps can make researchers reluctant to share data, hindering the advancement of data-driven work. The problem is made even more acute by the field’s increasing reliance on AI-driven materials discovery, which requires high-quality datasets.A highly flexible data system automatically interprets a variety of experimental data, and stores it in a format with enhanced readability for materials informatics.To address this problem, researchers at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) have developed Research Data Express (RDE), a highly flexible data management system for materials scientists. Published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods, RDE automatically interprets experimental data from raw files and manually inputted measurements. It then restructures and stores this information in a format with enhanced readability.“RDE significantly reduces the burden of routine data processing for researchers and enhances data findability, interoperability, reusability (the FAIR principles), and traceability,” explains Jun Fujima, corresponding author and researcher at NIMS’s Materials Data Platform. “We hope this will promote collaborative, data-driven materials research.” Many systems of a similar purpose usually “define” the data format. In contrast, the RDE’s core innovation “Dataset Template” defines and directs how data from different types of experiments should be processed. For example, if a researcher uploads spreadsheets of X-ray measurements from different sources, the Dataset Template can be configured to interpret them. The system then automatically performs advanced analyses and creates visualizations to provide an immediate overview. Multiple templates can be prepared for different materials research themes, allowing for maximum flexibility in data management. A custom template can also be easily prepared by individual researchers if necessary. Many templates have already been prepared and shared among users.“RDE’s unique approach allows researchers to freely define data structures tailored to their instruments, while enabling the system to perform massive data structuring and metadata extraction automatically,” says Fujima.Since its launch in January 2023, RDE has been widely adopted across Japan’s materials research community, demonstrating its scalability. To date, it has over 5,000 users, with more than 1,900 Dataset Templates for various experimental methods implemented, over 16,000 datasets created, and more than three million data files accumulated. The system serves as a data infrastructure for major national initiatives, including the Materials Research DX Platform initiative promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The NIMS team has released an open-source software toolkit (RDEToolKit) to encourage use of the system within the research community.Further informationJun FujimaNational Institute for Materials Science FUJIMA.Jun@nims.go.jpPaper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2025.2597702 About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-M Dr Kazuya SaitoSTAM Methods Publishing Director SAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, January 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hometainer, a state-of-the-art all-function portable music system from the legendary British audio brand Celestion, is now available in Hong Kong. Renowned for its iconic loudspeakers and compression drivers used in studios and live venues worldwide, Celestion’s latest innovative music system is designed to deliver professional live-house sound quality to homes, gatherings, and staycations. It seamlessly integrates premium karaoke, live instrument input, and smart app control into a single unit tailored for modern Hong Kong lifestyles.Founded in 1924 in Hampton Wick, England, Celestion has spent over a century perfecting sound, from inventing the world’s first cone loudspeaker to pioneering advancements in professional loudspeakers and compression drivers. Today, Celestion products are trusted in professional studios, concert venues and home audio systems worldwide, setting the gold standard for audio fidelity and acoustic performance.Home + Entertainer = Hometainer, offering portable live-house sound for city livingHometainer is not just a speaker, it is the beating heart of home entertainment. This portable system moves effortlessly from living room to bedroom, rooftop, clubhouse or studio. Whether it is karaoke with friends, family music time, gaming, yoga sessions or solo performances, Hometainer transforms any space into an immersive music zone.Alan Wong, Senior Director, Asia, Celestion Music Asia Limited, said, with Hometainer, Celestion hopes to bring professional live-house sound into every Hong Kong homeThe Hometainer 6 and Hometainer 8m models deliver powerful, full-bodied sound tailored for diverse scenarios with different power outputs. Both offer multiple inputs that allow you to play from different sources simultaneously. With up to 3.5 hours of playtime on a detachable Li-ion battery, extendable with extra power packs, it brings premium sound from flats to rooftops to weekend getaways, ensuring uninterrupted playtime wherever you go.Karaoke, instruments and parties in one systemHometainer is built for Hong Kong’s love of karaoke and live music, with features similar to professional systems. Key features include:- Karaoke sound engine with built-in echo, reverb, key (pitch) control, vocal remover and automatic feedback eliminator for clear, powerful vocals.- Multiple inputs supporting microphones, musical instruments and line-in so users can plug in acoustic guitar, keyboards or electronic drum kits for solo practice or jamming with friends.- Stereo pairing, which connects two Hometainer 6, two Hometainer 8m, or a combination of Hometainer 8m and 8p (a stereo extension speaker with USB-C connection) to create a wider, true stereo soundstage, ideal for karaoke duets, family parties or larger gatherings.Perfect for music lovers who refuse to compromise, the Hometainer Remote App unlocks deeper control. Compatible with iOS and Android, the app allows users to adjust dynamic bass, activate vocal remover and fine-tune sound profiles with just a tap, turning the phone into a smart remote.Hometainer specificationsDesigned for Hong Kong homesCombining refined aesthetics with superior functionality, Hometainer is crafted with a solid wooden body and acoustically transparent fabric over a sleek metal grille for a premium yet understated look. It is available in four colours: Cotton Grey, Burgundy, Midnight Blue and Moss Green, designed to complement Hong Kong home interiors, from minimalist apartments to classic décor.Hometainer is available in four colours: Cotton Grey, Burgundy, Midnight Blue and Moss GreenIts compact footprint and portable design make it especially suitable for Hong Kong’s space-conscious homes, where one product often needs to cover many roles – home theatre speaker, karaoke machine, party system and practice amp. With convenient carry options and wireless connectivity, Hometainer can easily move between rooms or be taken to clubhouses and shared spaces.A new way to experience music in Hong KongAlan Wong, Senior Director, Asia, Celestion Music Asia Limited, said, “Hong Kong has always been a city that moves with energy and rhythm, from its live houses and music studios to rooftop gatherings and family karaoke nights. With Hometainer, we want every home in Hong Kong to enjoy rich, live-style sound – for singing, playing instruments or simply relaxing with music – all from one easy-to-use system.”“As people spend more time enjoying entertainment at home, they seek products that are flexible, stylish and powerful without taking up too much space. Hometainer is designed exactly for that – an all-function music system that can be a Partytainer, Karatainer, Yogatainer, Gametainer, HiFitainer and more, tailored to your lifestyle needs,” added Wong.Kennis Chan (left), Senior Director, Strategic Marketing Projects, GP Industries, and Alan Wong (right), Senior Director, Asia, Celestion Music Asia Limited shared that Hometainer, a state-of-the-art portable all-function music system, integrates home theatre speaker, karaoke machine, party system and practice amp into a single unit tailored for modern Hong Kong lifestylesNow available in Hong KongThe Celestion Hometainer 6, Hometainer 8m, and Hometainer 8p are now available in Hong Kong through Celestion’s online store and authorised distributors. For more information, please visit https://c-music.com/zh.It is party time, and Hometainer is all you need.For more high-resolution product photos, please visit:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GRJM_ffaxgLFmXDjKrPOd4jCFW7TwsNe'usp=sharingAbout CelestionFounded in 1924 in Hampton Wick, England, Celestion revolutionised sound with the invention of the first cone loudspeaker. For over a century, the brand has led the development of world-class sonic technologies, powering professional studios, concert stages and home audio systems worldwide. Today, Celestion continues its legacy of innovation by delivering products that combine exceptional acoustic engineering with modern versatility for music lovers, creators and professionals.For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR & Communications)Avy YuTel: (852) 9500 4443Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com