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  1. AIMetaLaunching Meta Enterprise PlatformCompanies: Meta PlatformsToday we are starting Meta Enterprise Platform to help businesses use AI to grow, and Chirantan "CJ" Desai will join Meta as Chief Enterprise Platform Officer The post Launching Meta Enterprise Platform appeared first on Meta Newsroom.
  2. CryptoOracleOracle Integration with Swift's Ledger Helps Banks Connect Tokenized Deposit Infrastructures Across InstitutionsCompanies: Oracle CorporationSibos -- Oracle is integrating with Swift's blockchain ledger to help financial institutions participate in payment flows orchestrated through it and ...
  3. CryptoOracleOracle Integration with Swift’s Ledger Helps Banks Connect Tokenized Deposit Infrastructures Across InstitutionsCompanies: Oracle CorporationSibos, Miami, Florida—Sep 28, 2026 Oracle is integrating with Swift’s blockchain ledger to help financial institutions participate in payment flows orchestrated through it and help financial institutions use their own tokenized deposit infrastructures across institutions. Through the integration, financial institutions can extend existing payment services with interoperable tokenized deposits and manage traditional a
  4. FinanceSafe Harbor Financial Services, Inc.Safe Harbor Financial Announces the Implementation of a Reverse Stock SplitSHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor Financial (“Safe Harbor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SHFS), a leading fintech platform serving the banking, lending, and financial services needs of the regulated cannabis and hemp industries, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at a ratio of 1-for-12 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
  5. SaaSAdhesion Wealth Launches Custom Model Solutions for RIAsCompanies: Fidelity InvestmentsAdhesion Wealth launches Custom Model Solutions for RIAs. The portfolios feature Fidelity model portfolio expertise with Adhesion’s UMA technology platform
  6. FinanceHumacyte Expands Board Expertise with Appointment of Scott Coward and Paul KuznikHumacyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUMA), a commercial-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues at commercial scale, today announced the addition of life science industry veterans Scott Coward and Paul Kuznik to the Company’s Board of Directors, both of whom bring substantial experience in the areas of commercialization, enterprise leadership, and global operations.
  7. SaaSKaltura Wins Best Interactive Content Platform in the 2026 Digiday Technology AwardsRecognition honors Kaltura’s Agentic Avatars for turning static content into real-time, guided conversations, resulting in substantial improvements in audience
  8. FinanceAlphaInvest Unveils Next Growth Chapter with Three-Pillar Strategy Across Investor Relations, Investor Platforms and Events- Builds an integrated Southeast Asian investor ecosystem in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. - Establishes a new leadership structure to execute AlphaInvest's regional and technology-led growth strategy, including a founder-to-founder CEO succession after 27 years. - Positions the Group for an AI-driven future as technology reshapes investor behaviour and capital-market communications. [L-R] Mr Lim Dau Hee, Mr Christopher Lee, and Mr Shanison Lin of AlphaInvest SINGAPORE, Sept 28, 2026 - AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AlphaInvest”, the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the group behind ShareInvestor, today unveiled a new three-pillar strategy alongside updates to its leadership team to support its next phase of growth across Southeast Asia. The integrated investor communications group serves more than 650 listed companies and reaches over 300,000 investors across the region. The strategy brings AlphaInvest’s businesses and capabilities together around three core pillars spanning Investor Relations, Investor Platforms and Events, creating an integrated ecosystem that connects listed companies, investors and the broader capital markets community across multiple touchpoints. Mr Christopher Lee, Executive Chairman of AlphaInvest, said, “AlphaInvest has evolved significantly since its beginnings, and the time is right to position the Group for its next chapter. Our three-pillar strategy brings together the capabilities we have built across investor relations, digital platforms and events so that we can serve listed companies and investors in a more connected way.” As part of its next phase of growth, AlphaInvest’s businesses will be organised around three complementary pillars: Investor Relations: AlphaInvest’s client relationships and capital-markets advisory capabilities, spanning online investor relations and public relations, media and investor outreach, virtual general meetings, and Inve$t, its weekly newsletter. Investor Platforms: The Group’s market-data, investor-community and advertising businesses comprising ShareInvestor.com, InvestingNote and InvestSG. The Investor Platforms pillar also incorporates the former Investor-One platform, which was absorbed into InvestSG in August 2026. Events: The Group’s flagship investor events and investor-education activities, including INVEST Fair and REITs Symposium. Together, the three pillars give AlphaInvest multiple ways to connect companies with investors from corporate communications and investor outreach to market information, digital communities, education and physical events. The integrated structure is intended to support closer collaboration across the Group and a more consistent experience for clients and investors. Leadership for the Next Growth Chapter To support the execution of the strategy, the Board has put in place a new leadership structure with effect from 1 September 2026. The following appointments were made: Mr Christopher Lee, previously Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Executive Chairman; Mr Lim Dau Hee, previously Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer; Mr Shanison Lin, previously Group Managing Director, Investor Platforms, has been appointed Chief Product Officer; and Mr Patrick Daniel, previously Chairman and Director of the Board, will continue as Advisor to the Board. Mr Patrick Daniel, Advisor to the Board of AlphaInvest Mr Daniel brings extensive media and corporate leadership experience to the advisory role. He formerly served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) until his retirement in 2017 and subsequently served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of SPH Media Trust from 2021 to 2022. He also chaired ShareInvestor’s Board during its years under SPH ownership and returned as Chairman of the newly independent Group at the founders’ invitation. “The Group would like to thank Patrick for his leadership, contributions and dedicated service to the Group over the years. We are pleased that he will continue to support AlphaInvest as Advisor to the Board as we enter this next chapter,” said Mr Christopher Lee. Under the new leadership structure, Mr Christopher Lee will focus on board governance, shareholder relations and Group strategy, while Mr Lim Dau Hee will assume responsibility for the Group’s operations and day-to-day management. The creation of the Chief Product Officer role is a key part of the strategy, reflecting the growing importance of technology, product development and integration across AlphaInvest’s investor ecosystem. Mr Shanison Lin will lead product strategy across AlphaInvest’s platforms and drive a more unified approach across ShareInvestor.com, InvestingNote and InvestSG as Chief Product Officer. Mr Shanison Lin, Chief Product Officer of AlphaInvest, said, “I am honoured to take on this new role and to set one clear direction for ShareInvestor.com, InvestingNote and InvestSG, so we can continue delivering the tools our investor community and client companies rely on while bringing new capabilities to them faster.” The leadership transition also marks an important succession milestone for AlphaInvest. Mr Lee and Mr Lim co-founded the Company in 1999 and have both remained closely involved in the Group’s development over the years, including its acquisition by Singapore Press Holdings in 2008 and the management buy-out led by Mr Lee that returned the Company to private ownership in 2018. Deepening AlphaInvest’s Southeast Asian Footprint AlphaInvest intends to deepen its Southeast Asian footprint by bringing its corporate relationships, investor communities, digital platforms and events closer together across its markets. In each market, a single country Managing Director now owns all three pillars commercially, giving clients one point of contact for the Group’s full range of services. The Group plans to use its three-pillar structure to create more opportunities for clients and investors to engage with AlphaInvest across multiple channels and markets. Mr Lim Dau Hee, Chief Executive Officer of AlphaInvest, said, “Our next growth chapter is about bringing the strengths of AlphaInvest together and making them work more effectively as one Group. Our Investor Relations business connects us with listed companies, our Investor Platforms connect us with investors, while our Events bring companies, investors and the wider capital markets community together. “By integrating these capabilities more closely and strengthening the technology supporting them, particularly as artificial intelligence reshapes how investors discover information and how listed companies communicate, we believe we can create greater value for our clients and investor community while positioning AlphaInvest for sustainable long-term growth across Southeast Asia.” For listed companies, this means broadening access to investor audiences through a combination of investor relations, digital outreach, market platforms and events. For investors, it means creating a more connected experience across market information, investment communities, education and direct engagement with listed companies. The Group also intends to strengthen collaboration across its regional businesses, enabling products, content, investor communities and client relationships developed in one market to be leveraged more effectively across others. AlphaInvest believes this more integrated approach will allow it to deepen existing relationships while creating additional opportunities to serve companies and investors across Southeast Asia. “Together with Shanison in the newly created Chief Product Officer role, we now have a leadership structure that combines deep institutional knowledge and operational experience with a stronger focus on technology and product development to support that next phase of growth,” Mr Lim added. Positioning AlphaInvest for an AI-Driven Future Advances in artificial intelligence (“AI”), digitalisation and changing investor behaviour are reshaping how investors discover information, analyse companies, consume financial content and engage with investment communities, as well as how listed companies communicate with stakeholders. AlphaInvest believes these changes will require investor communications platforms to become more integrated, responsive and personalised. In response, the Group intends to strengthen the technology and product capabilities supporting its investor-facing businesses, while bringing its market data tool, investor communities, corporate relationships and events into a more connected digital ecosystem. About AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. (www.alphainvestholdings.com) AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AlphaInvest”, the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is an integrated investor communications company with operations across Southeast Asia. Founded in 1999 with the mission of empowering investors by providing trusted products and services for informed investment decision-making, the Group serves more than 650 listed companies and reaches over 300,000 investors across its platforms and communities. Its core areas of business span Investor Relations, Investor Platforms and Events. Investor Relations: Client relationships and capital-markets advisory, including online investor relations, investor outreach, Digital PR & IR, virtual general meetings, and Inve$t weekly newsletter published in Singapore and Malaysia. Investor Platforms: The Group’s market-data tools, investor community and advertising businesses. ShareInvestor.com (www.shareinvestor.com) provides online market-data tools across its ShareInvestor Station, ShareInvestor.com and ShareInvestor Mobile range of products. InvestingNote (www.investingnote.com) is the largest and most active social investing platform in Singapore and Malaysia, while InvestSG (www.investsg.asia) serves the Group’s broader investor community online. Events: Flagship financial investment seminars and conferences, including INVEST Fair (www.investfair.com.my) in Malaysia and Singapore, and REITs Symposium (www.reitsymposium.com), one of the region’s largest REIT-focused events. The Group has also made strategic investments in investor relations and public relations firm Waterbrooks Consultants Pte. Ltd. (www.waterbrooks.com.sg). Media Contact: Waterbrooks Consultants Pte Ltd Mr Wayne Koo Tel: +65 9338 8166 / +65 8901 9780 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
  9. FinanceAEON Credit Records 10.8% Increase in Net Profit for 1HFY2026/27HONG KONG, Sept 28, 2026 - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31st August 2026 (“1HFY2026/27” or the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Group continued to prioritise sales and receivables growth by building a high-quality portfolio that emphasises income generation, growth and resilience. Revenue for 1HFY2026/27 amounted to HK$961.4 million, an increase of 7.2% compared with HK$897.1 million for the six months ended 31st August 2025 (“1HFY2025/26” or the “Previous Period”). Interest income increased by HK$66.9 million to HK$821.3 million, mainly due to continued growth in credit card receivables. Although the market remained under the shadow of interest rate hikes, the average cost of funds managed to keep at 3.4%, unchanged from the Previous Period, which was attributable to the Group’s well-balanced borrowing portfolio comprising a variety of borrowing rates and maturities. Benefiting from higher interest income and stable funding costs, the Group’s net interest income increased by 9.5% to HK$765.1 million. The Group’s operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances increased by 7.4% to HK$510.7 million, up from HK$475.6 million in 1HFY2025/26. The operating expenses-to-operating income ratio was maintained at a similar level at 44.0% (1HFY2025/26: 43.8%). The ratio of impairment losses and impairment allowances to revenue improved from 23.0% to 22.0%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Group’s credit risk management. As a result, the Group’s profit after tax increased by 10.8% to HK$258.8 million (1HFY2025/26: HK$233.6 million), with earnings per share increasing from 55.78 HK cents to 61.81 HK cents. The Board has resolved to declare an interim dividend of 28.0 HK cents per share (1HFY2025/26: 25.0 HK cents per share), representing a dividend payout ratio of 45.3%. As part of its strategic efforts to enrich the personalised and seamless customer experience, the Group broadened loan drawdown channels through the “AEON HK” mobile app. By leveraging electronic Know-Your-Customer (“eKYC”), data analytics and automated credit assessment, the Group further streamlined the customer journey from product enquiry and application through to approval and drawdown. The expanding branch network complemented the digital channels with one-stop financial services and face-to-face consultation, creating opportunities for customer acquisition and cross-selling. To support further growth in the personal loan business, the Group launched renovation loans and personal loans for property owners in May 2026 to diversify its customer base, and the new products have received a positive market response. For the credit card issuing business, targeted marketing campaigns covering local spending, overseas transactions and merchant purchases supported card usage and customer engagement. Meanwhile, the Group continued to integrate environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations into its operations through initiatives. The implementation of a paperless loan drawdown process significantly reduced paper consumption in branches, while eco-friendly materials were incorporated into branch renovations. Looking ahead to the second half of FY2026/27, driving digital transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the construction of the AEON Ecosystem will remain key pillars of the Group’s strategy. The Group will continue to invest in technology and data analytics, and will further explore integrating AI into credit assessment, fraud detection, customer service and back-office operations. In September 2026, the Group launched a refined credit card application scoring model that uses external credit bureau data and internal repayment behaviour data, and plans to extend these capabilities to its personal loan business in the second half of FY2026/27, thereby further enhancing risk differentiation and credit assessment efficiency. A unified bonus points programme is expected to be launched in the second half of FY2026/27. As a key component of the “AEON EcoZone”, it will enable customers to earn and redeem points across AEON Stores (Hong Kong) Co., Limited and participating merchant partners, strengthening customer loyalty and broadening the customer base across the AEON Ecosystem. Closer collaboration with AEON Group affiliates will also create cross-business opportunities and enhance synergies across the Group. Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “We are glad to have delivered solid growth in revenue and profit in 1HFY2026/27, underpinned by stable funding costs, effective credit risk management and improved asset quality. Going forward, we will press ahead with our continued digital transformation with the integration of AI and the construction of the AEON Ecosystem. We remain committed to achieving growth in receivables, deepening customer relationships and enhancing operational efficiency, whilst maintaining sound asset quality to sustain our business growth in the second half of FY2026/27.” About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900) AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987, registered as a Hong Kong limited company in 1990, and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the finance business, which includes credit card issuance, personal loan financing, card payment processing services and insurance intermediary business in Hong Kong, and microfinance business in the Chinese Mainland. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk.
  10. AIHKTDC raises 2026 export forecast amid AI boom, Strong technology demand and resilient supply chains underpin growthHONG KONG, Sept 28, 2026 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has substantially revised upward its forecast for Hong Kong's merchandise export growth in 2026 to 42%-47%, following significantly stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies, prompting a major upgrade to the trade outlook. Meanwhile, the latest HKTDC Export Confidence Index (3Q26) indicates that exporter sentiment remains broadly positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The Current Performance Index stood at 51.8, while the Expectation Index registered 51.3, with both remaining above the neutral 50-point threshold. HKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang (left), Deputy Director of Research Wing Chu (centre) and Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory Kenneth Lee (right) announced the latest Hong Kong’s export outlook for 2026 and HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the third quarter of the year at a press conference today. AI-driven electronics exceed expectations Commenting on the export outlook, HKTDC Director of Research, Bruce Pang, said: "The strong Hong Kong export growth recorded this year has been driven primarily by the rapid acceleration of global demand for AI-related products and infrastructure. Demand for semiconductors, memory chips, computer components, telecommunications equipment and other advanced electronics expanded much faster than expected, providing substantial support to Hong Kong's exports." HKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang Electronics remained the dominant growth engine, accounting for approximately 80% of Hong Kong's total exports in the first eight months of 2026. Exports of electronics rose by 52.8% year-on-year, significantly outpacing overall export growth. Major markets included the Chinese Mainland, ASEAN and the US, reflecting strong demand across global technology supply chains. Particularly notable was the strong performance of items related to growing investments in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, data centres and next-generation digital technologies worldwide. AI-related electronics now account for an increasingly significant share of Hong Kong's exports. Growth with broader regional trade flows throughout Asia The strong export performance has not been confined to a narrow range of technology items. HKTDC Deputy Director of Research, Wing Chu, said: "Exports of a broad range of conventional electronic parts and components have continued to perform strongly. Regional manufacturing networks spanning the Chinese Mainland and ASEAN economies remain highly active, supporting vigorous trade flows throughout Asia. At the same time, export performance across many traditional industries has remained broadly stable, reflecting continued overseas demand and resilient consumption in major markets." HKTDC Deputy Director of Research Wing Chu ASEAN continues to be one of Hong Kong's most dynamic export destinations, while exporter sentiment towards both ASEAN and the Chinese Mainland remains firmly positive. Regional trade flows across Asia have remained exceptionally strong amid the ongoing technology upcycle, demonstrating the resilience of regional production networks and supply chains. The Chinese Mainland's high-technology manufacturing sector has remained in expansion territory, helping sustain demand for electronic components and related intermediate goods. Exports remain robust amid evolving US trade policies Recent developments in US trade policy have introduced additional uncertainty into the global trading environment. In July, the United States imposed an additional 12.5% Section 301 tariff on imports from a number of trading partners, including the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. Nevertheless, Hong Kong's exports to the United States have remained remarkably resilient, with US-bound exports rising by 63.4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026. Bruce Pang added: "While the latest Section 301 tariff measures have added a degree of uncertainty for businesses, the direct impact on Hong Kong exports is expected to be limited. A substantial share of Hong Kong's exports to the United States consists of products covered by tariff exemption arrangements, particularly in the technology and electronics sectors.” “Recent developments in China-US relations have also helped improve the trade environment. The September Xi-Trump meeting and extension of the trade truce until January 2027, coupled with the US$30 billion Reciprocal Tariff Reduction Arrangement, provide a welcome period of stability, reducing the risk of further tariff escalation in the coming months. The extended policy dialogue between the two sides has also led to further easing in bilateral trade tensions. Together with the continued strength of global demand for technology products, these developments should help underpin Hong Kong's export performance in the months ahead." Hong Kong moving up the value chain Beyond the cyclical upswing in technology demand, recent trade developments also point to a significant structural transformation in Hong Kong's trade profile. According to HKTDC research, Hong Kong's exports are increasingly concentrated in high-value, technology-intensive products such as integrated circuits, computer parts and advanced telecommunications equipment. These products are progressively replacing traditional lower-value, bulk merchandise as key contributors to export growth. At the same time, Hong Kong's trade logistics pattern is undergoing a profound shift, as the growing importance of high-value items, such as semiconductors and luxury products, has increased reliance on air freight. Hong Kong's extensive air cargo network, combined with its close land transport connectivity with advanced manufacturing clusters in Southern China, has strengthened its position as a leading high-value international trade and logistics hub, as pledged in Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. Wing Chu said: "Hong Kong is increasingly handling products that are compact in size but exceptionally high in value, which are frequently transported via a combination of air cargo services serving overseas destinations and land transport links connecting Hong Kong with manufacturing centres in the Chinese Mainland. This transformation highlights Hong Kong's evolution from a traditional trading gateway into a high-value-added international trade and supply chain management centre." Outlook remains constructive Looking ahead, the HKTDC expects Hong Kong's exports to maintain solid momentum through the remainder of 2026, supported by resilient global demand for technology products, and robust manufacturing and trade activities across the Chinese Mainland and other major destinations, such as ASEAN. Nevertheless, exporters will continue to navigate a challenging and uncertain external environment. HKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory, Kenneth Lee, said: "Businesses continue to face a range of external headwinds like geopolitical tensions, volatility in energy and commodity markets, and rising protectionist measures in certain economies. Despite these challenges, international consumption has remained relatively resilient in recent months, helping sustain demand for a broad range of consumer products. As a result, sectors such as clothing, watches and clocks, and jewellery have continued to deliver stable export performance alongside the strong growth seen in technology-related industries." HKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory Kenneth Lee References - Hong Kong’s 2026 Export Outlook: Hong Kong Export Growth Forecast Upgraded to 42%-47%https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzNzY3NzQ4Mg- HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q26: Sentiment remains broadly positivehttps://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzNzY3MzkyMw- Hong Kong's Evolution into a High Value-Added Trade Hubhttps://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzOTM2OTY1MQ- HKTDC Research websitehttps://research.hktdc.com/en/ Photo download: https://bit.ly/4rD4M8f Media enquiries Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department: Christy Lee Tel: (852) 2584 4369 Email: [email protected] About HKTDC The 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.
  11. AIHKTDC raises 2026 export forecast amid AI boom, Strong technology demand and resilient supply chains underpin growthHONG KONG, Sept 28, 2026 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has substantially revised upward its forecast for Hong Kong's merchandise export growth in 2026 to 42%-47%, following significantly stronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies, prompting a major upgrade to the trade outlook. Meanwhile, the latest HKTDC Export Confidence Index (3Q26) indicates that exporter sentiment remains broadly positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The Current Performance Index stood at 51.8, while the Expectation Index registered 51.3, with both remaining above the neutral 50-point threshold. HKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang (left), Deputy Director of Research Wing Chu (centre) and Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory Kenneth Lee (right) announced the latest Hong Kong’s export outlook for 2026 and HKTDC Export Confidence Index for the third quarter of the year at a press conference today. AI-driven electronics exceed expectations Commenting on the export outlook, HKTDC Director of Research, Bruce Pang, said: "The strong Hong Kong export growth recorded this year has been driven primarily by the rapid acceleration of global demand for AI-related products and infrastructure. Demand for semiconductors, memory chips, computer components, telecommunications equipment and other advanced electronics expanded much faster than expected, providing substantial support to Hong Kong's exports." HKTDC Director of Research Bruce Pang Electronics remained the dominant growth engine, accounting for approximately 80% of Hong Kong's total exports in the first eight months of 2026. Exports of electronics rose by 52.8% year-on-year, significantly outpacing overall export growth. Major markets included the Chinese Mainland, ASEAN and the US, reflecting strong demand across global technology supply chains. Particularly notable was the strong performance of items related to growing investments in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, data centres and next-generation digital technologies worldwide. AI-related electronics now account for an increasingly significant share of Hong Kong's exports. Growth with broader regional trade flows throughout Asia The strong export performance has not been confined to a narrow range of technology items. HKTDC Deputy Director of Research, Wing Chu, said: "Exports of a broad range of conventional electronic parts and components have continued to perform strongly. Regional manufacturing networks spanning the Chinese Mainland and ASEAN economies remain highly active, supporting vigorous trade flows throughout Asia. At the same time, export performance across many traditional industries has remained broadly stable, reflecting continued overseas demand and resilient consumption in major markets." HKTDC Deputy Director of Research Wing Chu ASEAN continues to be one of Hong Kong's most dynamic export destinations, while exporter sentiment towards both ASEAN and the Chinese Mainland remains firmly positive. Regional trade flows across Asia have remained exceptionally strong amid the ongoing technology upcycle, demonstrating the resilience of regional production networks and supply chains. The Chinese Mainland's high-technology manufacturing sector has remained in expansion territory, helping sustain demand for electronic components and related intermediate goods. Exports remain robust amid evolving US trade policies Recent developments in US trade policy have introduced additional uncertainty into the global trading environment. In July, the United States imposed an additional 12.5% Section 301 tariff on imports from a number of trading partners, including the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. Nevertheless, Hong Kong's exports to the United States have remained remarkably resilient, with US-bound exports rising by 63.4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026. Bruce Pang added: "While the latest Section 301 tariff measures have added a degree of uncertainty for businesses, the direct impact on Hong Kong exports is expected to be limited. A substantial share of Hong Kong's exports to the United States consists of products covered by tariff exemption arrangements, particularly in the technology and electronics sectors.” “Recent developments in China-US relations have also helped improve the trade environment. The September Xi-Trump meeting and extension of the trade truce until January 2027, coupled with the US$30 billion Reciprocal Tariff Reduction Arrangement, provide a welcome period of stability, reducing the risk of further tariff escalation in the coming months. The extended policy dialogue between the two sides has also led to further easing in bilateral trade tensions. Together with the continued strength of global demand for technology products, these developments should help underpin Hong Kong's export performance in the months ahead." Hong Kong moving up the value chain Beyond the cyclical upswing in technology demand, recent trade developments also point to a significant structural transformation in Hong Kong's trade profile. According to HKTDC research, Hong Kong's exports are increasingly concentrated in high-value, technology-intensive products such as integrated circuits, computer parts and advanced telecommunications equipment. These products are progressively replacing traditional lower-value, bulk merchandise as key contributors to export growth. At the same time, Hong Kong's trade logistics pattern is undergoing a profound shift, as the growing importance of high-value items, such as semiconductors and luxury products, has increased reliance on air freight. Hong Kong's extensive air cargo network, combined with its close land transport connectivity with advanced manufacturing clusters in Southern China, has strengthened its position as a leading high-value international trade and logistics hub, as pledged in Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. Wing Chu said: "Hong Kong is increasingly handling products that are compact in size but exceptionally high in value, which are frequently transported via a combination of air cargo services serving overseas destinations and land transport links connecting Hong Kong with manufacturing centres in the Chinese Mainland. This transformation highlights Hong Kong's evolution from a traditional trading gateway into a high-value-added international trade and supply chain management centre." Outlook remains constructive Looking ahead, the HKTDC expects Hong Kong's exports to maintain solid momentum through the remainder of 2026, supported by resilient global demand for technology products, and robust manufacturing and trade activities across the Chinese Mainland and other major destinations, such as ASEAN. Nevertheless, exporters will continue to navigate a challenging and uncertain external environment. HKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory, Kenneth Lee, said: "Businesses continue to face a range of external headwinds like geopolitical tensions, volatility in energy and commodity markets, and rising protectionist measures in certain economies. Despite these challenges, international consumption has remained relatively resilient in recent months, helping sustain demand for a broad range of consumer products. As a result, sectors such as clothing, watches and clocks, and jewellery have continued to deliver stable export performance alongside the strong growth seen in technology-related industries." HKTDC Section Head of Special Project & Business Advisory Kenneth Lee References - Hong Kong’s 2026 Export Outlook: Hong Kong Export Growth Forecast Upgraded to 42%-47% https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzNzY3NzQ4Mg - HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q26: Sentiment remains broadly positive https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzNzY3MzkyMw - Hong Kong's Evolution into a High Value-Added Trade Hub https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQzOTM2OTY1MQ - HKTDC Research website https://research.hktdc.com/en/ Photo download: https://bit.ly/4rD4M8f Media enquiries Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department: Christy Lee Tel: (852) 2584 4369 Email: [email protected] About HKTDC The 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.
  12. AIGlobal AI-Driven Peptide Drug Discovery Platform Market Forecast, 2026-2032 - Integrated AI-Lab Workflows Propel 12.29% CAGR, Driving the Market Toward USD 2.44 Billion by 2032Maximize ROI through quality data, standardized assays, closed-loop lab integration, uncertainty-led testing, cross-functional governance and secure partnerships