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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025-2026 Kicks Off: Collaborating with Young Generation to Shape the Future with AI

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Calling on Hong Kong students to drive positive social impact and advance environmental sustainability through innovative use of technology and boundless creativity. Winning teams will have the opportunity to participate in Samsung internship or work experience programs.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 Samsung Electronics HK. Co. Ltd., the world’s leading technology company, announced the official launch of its annual inter-school technology competition, Solve for Tomorrow 2025-2026. Riding on the momentum of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this year’s competition challenges Hong Kong students to create innovative solutions for two specially designated topics: “Environmental Sustainability via Technology” and “Social Change through Sport & Tech” with AI and other technologies, plus their creativity, aiming to contribute to a better society.

Ms. Yiyin Zhao, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics HK. Co. Ltd., stated, “AI has developed rapidly over the past few years. Samsung is committed to improving users’ daily lives through various AI innovations, from the intelligent Galaxy AI on mobile devices to advanced AI functionalities in TVs and home appliances, all embodying our ‘AI for All’ vision. As AI development continues to accelerate and unlock endless opportunities for technological innovation, we hope to leverage Solve for Tomorrow to inspire young generations to harness AI with their boundless creativity, developing innovative solutions to address various social issues and build a brighter future.”

She continued, “As Samsung actively practices circular economy through initiatives like extending product lifecycle and recycling e-waste, we aim to use the topic of ‘Environmental Sustainability via Technology’ to guide students in considering how technology can positively impact our planet. At the same time, as a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Samsung firmly believes that the integration of sports and technology can promote physical and mental well-being, inclusivity, and community welfare. The topic of ‘Social Change through Sport & Tech’ encourages the education sector to advance with the same innovative goals. Solve for Tomorrow is more than just a competition; it’s a platform where we expect students to nurture important skills such as problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. This will enable them to become the leaders of tomorrow, equipping them with technical knowledge, passion, and empathy. ”

Two Key Topics Encourage Students to Unleash Creativity
This year, Solve for Tomorrow focus on two important areas, allowing students to freely choose the field they wish to explore, and to bring innovative solutions to social problems using AI and other new technologies:

  1. Environmental Sustainability via Technology — Create sustainable solutions to protect our planet via AI: As environmental challenges intensify across the globe, Hong Kong faces a similar set of issues. This year’s competition encourages students to explore how AI and other technologies can be harnessed to reduce waste and pollution, extend the lifespan of products and materials, and even advance sustainable practices such as renewable energy and natural systems, building a greener future and truly fostering the development of a circular economy.
  2. Social Change through Sport & Tech: For Better Futures — Harness the power of AI technology and sports to open new opportunities: Sports have long been a powerful tool for fostering physical health, mental well-being, and community spirit. This year’s competition calls students to explore how technology and sports can serve as mediums for social change to promote physical and mental wellness, inclusion, community well-being, among other aspects, for our better future.

Multiple Elements Foster Learning During the Competition
In addition to setting two special topics, Solve for Tomorrow 2025-2026 also incorporates numerous elements that integrate learning into the competition:

  • This year’s competition welcomes teams from primary schools, secondary schools, and tertiary institutions. It features generous prizes and awards, including an internship opportunity at Samsung for the tertiary group champion. In response to the Education Bureau’s “Business-School Partnership Programme”, the secondary group champion and first runners-up will receive work experience at Samsung. The school with the most shortlisted teams will also win the “Most Actively Participating School Award.”
  • Three-Stage Competition Format:
    • Stage 1 (Preliminary Round) – September to early November 2025: Teams only need to submit a concept proposal to participate by 6:00 PM on November 7, 2025 (registration closes at 11:59 PM on October 31, 2025). This stage includes key activities such as briefing sessions, teacher training days, and an inspiring panel discussion.
    • Stage 2 (Semi-Final Round) – November to December 2025: The judging panel will select the top 40% of teams with the most potential, feasibility, and completeness from the preliminary round to advance to the “Semi-Final Round”. Shortlisted teams will participate in a series of workshops and Project Clinic consultation sessions to help them bring their concepts to life. Finally, all shortlisted teams must submit a prototype and an introduction video of no more than 3 minutes.
    • Stage 3 (Final Round) – January to April 2026: The judges will select the top three teams from each category. Each finalist team will receive guidance and advice from a star mentor panel comprising renowned entrepreneurs and Samsung experts to further refine their projects and enhance their presentation skills. On the Grand Pitch Day, teams will present and demonstrate their projects to the judging panel. Combined with public voting scores, the final rankings and rich prizes will be contested. All awards are expected to be officially announced and presented in April 2026.
  • New Judging Criteria: The judging panel will evaluate projects based on the following factors at different stages of the competition, with varying weightings to reflect the focus and priorities of each stage:
    • Creativity: Is the project new and important? Is it supported by reliable evidence and research? Is it unique? Can it resolve the wider issues in the world?
    • Quality: Does the project demonstrate a clear and feasible design? Does it logically address the problem and propose solutions? Has the project been tested and improved under the Design Thinking framework? Is the project prepared for more challenging situations?
    • Impact: Does the project have a broader impact? Is it closely related to the target beneficiaries? Has it received positive feedback from the audience? Does it have the potential for scalability to other areas?
  • Bonus Points: Teams that successfully participate in all activities (including briefing sessions, teacher training days, design thinking workshops, and Project Clinic consultation sessions) will receive an additional 5 bonus points, which will be included in their total preliminary score.
  • New Social Media Rewards Program: To encourage participating teams to share their innovation journey, competition experiences, learning outcomes, or creative concepts with friends and family on Instagram and Facebook, they can tag @SamsungHK (FB) and @samsung_hk (IG) in posts or stories, and include the hashtags: #SFT_HongKong_2025 #SolveforTomorrow #TogetherforTomorrow #EnablingPeople. Each post will earn the team 1 point, with a maximum of 10 points accumulated per stage (preliminary, semi-final, and final).

Uniting Hong Kong’s Education Sector to Inspire Creativity and Unleash Potential
Organized by Samsung, co-organized by the Association of I.T. Leaders in Education, and fully supported by the Education Bureau’s “Business-School Partnership Programme” and the Hong Kong Education City, Solve for Tomorrow 2025-2026 runs from September 2025 to April 2026. This year’s competition features “Tertiary Category”, “Secondary Category” and “Primary Category ” with one champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up for each, as well as three merit awards. A total of 18 winning teams will be selected. Including the “Most Actively Participating School Award”, the total value of prizes and awards exceeds HKD 300,000. For more details or to register for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025-2026, please visit: https://hkclubs.samsung.com/hk_en/offer/solvefortomorrow2025/

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About Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an annual competition that brings together the creativity and passion for new technologies of young people around the world, to solve social problems in local communities. In 2013, Samsung introduced this meaningful event to Hong Kong and inspired tens of thousands of students to come up with innovative solutions that address social issues in Hong Kong. Samsung is promoting the new educational philosophy of STEM. Besides encouraging Hong Kong students to increase their knowledge of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – Samsung hopes that they can develop empathy and sense of responsibility and apply their STEM knowledge to contribute to the society. Through the competition, Samsung hopes to cultivate thought leaders of tomorrow, equipping them with both technological knowledge and the sense of responsibility of a global citizen.

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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at .

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at .

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Global Wellness Forum 2026 Set for June 23 in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia’s Nutraceutical Industry Embarks on Next-Gen Transformation

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Malaysia’s wellness market is moving beyond traditional competition over ingredients, dosage, and pricing toward product-format experience, sustained use, and differentiated innovation. The Global Wellness Consumer & Product Trends Forum 2026 will hold a forum on June 23, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme “Defining the Next Generation of Health Industry,” the event will bring together Malaysian trade associations, leading distribution channels, and Taiwanese R&D teams to jointly explore market opportunities.

As a core component, James Pereira, general manager of MADSA, will share insights on Malaysian health industry regulations. Adrian Toh, CEO & Executive Director of R Pharmacy, will provide frontline retail channel observations regarding shifting consumer demands. Alex Liao, General Manager of Welbloom Bio-Tech, will represent Taiwan to share how format innovation effectively responds to brand differentiation, consumption experiences, and market compliance needs.

Faced with brands’ attention toward differentiated experiences, Welbloom Bio-Tech will showcase its proprietary, Halal-certified FRESH-Jelly® technology on-site, demonstrating the innovative application to make supplements more food-like. Through ingredient payload capacities, zero- or low-sugar designs, and customized flavor development, FRESH-Jelly® allows supplements to maintain functionality while becoming more enjoyable to consume regularly, providing Malaysian brands with a distinctive option beyond capsules and tablets.

With the rapid rise of Malaysia’s wellness consumer market, its mature distribution channels and exceptional potential for regional expansion are accelerating the country’s growth as a critical hub for the Southeast Asian health industry. Welbloom Bio-Tech states that this forum is a bridging platform connecting Taiwan’s manufacturing capabilities with Malaysian market insights, aiming to unlock commercially viable partnerships for both regions.

The event is organized by The PAGE, co-organized by Welbloom Bio-Tech and SEAbizs, and supported by NTBSA, MATRADE, R Pharmacy, and MADSA.

Event Information】
Time: June 23, 2026, 09:30 – 14:00
Venue: The Zenith – Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur

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About Welbloom Bio-Tech

Welbloom Bio-Tech focuses on health supplement R&D, manufacturing, and dosage form innovation. Through forward-looking market foresight and robust R&D technologies, it provides one-stop services from formulation design and flavor development to manufacturing, assisting clients in Malaysia and Singapore to build highly competitive health supplements.

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Doing Good Index 2026: Asia’s US$753 Billion Philanthropic Potential Remains Unrealized

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In the 2026 edition of its flagship policy report the Doing Good Index, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) finds that Asia’s capacity to deploy private capital for social good is not keeping pace with its potential.

  • Asia’s social sector is under strain: 78% of the 2,166 social delivery organizations (SDOs) surveyed report insufficient domestic funding.
  • Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions for wealth creation, yet the policies and incentives needed to channel it toward social good are not keeping pace.
  • Singapore has become the first economy to enter the “Doing Excellent” category, demonstrating what alignment across regulations, tax incentives, government partnerships and efforts to create a culture of giving can achieve.
  • 84% of Asian SDOs surveyed apply the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their operations, pointing to their enduring value as a shared framework for coordination and collective action beyond 2030.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2026 – Asia’s social needs are intensifying, and official development assistance is declining. Yet, while the region’s wealth is growing dramatically, the policies, incentives and partnerships needed to channel private capital toward social good are not keeping pace. That is a key finding of the Doing Good Index 2026, the fifth edition of CAPS’s flagship policy report, which assesses the enabling environment for private social investment across 17 Asian economies.

The report finds that while the enabling environment for private social investment is in place across much of the region, its effectiveness remains uneven. Improvements in registration processes and accountability mechanisms have been accompanied by persistent barriers, including restrictions on foreign funding, regulatory complexity, and inconsistent government engagement. In many cases, policies exist on paper but are not fully implemented in practice, limiting their impact.

At the same time, although trust in SDOs remains high across the region, broader ecosystem conditions, such as media sentiment, talent pipelines, and institutional support, are showing signs of strain. 81% of SDOs struggle to secure unrestricted funds for their work, while 73% report difficulty recruiting staff, constraining the sector’s ability to turn trust into impact.

“Asia has the wealth, the will, and in many economies, the foundations of a strong enabling environment. What is needed now is concerted, aligned effort to bring them together. The potential is enormous,” said Ruth Shapiro, Co-Founder and CEO, Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society.

Unlocking Asia’s US$753 Billion Philanthropic Potential

Even as Asia’s wealth continues to grow, the region faces significant and intensifying challenges across climate, education and health. Official development assistance is declining, and there is increasing pressure on domestic resources at precisely the moment demand for social services is rising.

If Asian economies were to contribute just 2% of GDP to philanthropy, as the United States does, it could generate an estimated US$753 billion annually for social good. That represents 15 times the official development assistance flowing into the region, and almost half the financing needed to hit the UN’s SDGs in Asia. But realizing that potential depends on strengthening the policies, incentives and partnerships that enable private capital to flow toward social good. The Doing Good Index 2026 finds that across much of Asia, those conditions are not yet in place.

“The world has changed dramatically, and Asia can no longer rely on others to address its social challenges. The Doing Good Index 2026 shows the region has the potential to meet this moment, but only if governments and philanthropists act together to build the conditions that make it possible,” said Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society.

Singapore Shows What Alignment Can Achieve
Singapore has, for the first time, entered the top “Doing Excellent” category in the Doing Good Index 2026, reflecting years of deliberate effort to build a strong culture of philanthropy and civic engagement. Clear regulations, generous tax incentives, openness to foreign funding, and close collaboration between government and the social sector have created a strong enabling environment.

Singapore’s achievement demonstrates that when regulations, fiscal policy, ecosystem conditions and procurement work in concert, the outcomes are stronger. While no two economies will follow the same path, Singapore’s experience highlights the conditions that matter, such as the active promotion and alignment of philanthropy and giving across the whole of society.

The SDGs: Falling Short but Still Relevant in Asia
In the run-up to 2030, global progress toward the SDGs has fallen short of ambition, and Asia is no exception. Yet the Doing Good Index 2026 finds that 84% of SDOs continue to apply the SDGs in their work. Further, the rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has not displaced them, because most SDOs see the two frameworks as complementary rather than competing.

As the deadline approaches, the Index points to their enduring value not as a target but as a shared framework for strategy, coordination and collective action in the years ahead.

Other Findings from the Report

  • Talent shortages persist for Asia’s social sector: more than 70% of SDOs face difficulty recruiting and retaining staff across Asia.
  • AI adoption is happening, but usage remains limited: only 13% of surveyed SDOs report using AI regularly.
  • 39% of SDOs say claiming tax benefits is difficult, suggesting administrative barriers may be limiting the impact of existing incentives for giving.

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About the Doing Good Index

Released biennially and now in its fifth edition, the Doing Good Index is CAPS’s flagship policy research that assesses the enabling environment for doing good in Asia: the systems, policies and practices that facilitate or constrain philanthropic giving and the deployment of this capital.

CAPS’s research team surveyed 2,166 social delivery organizations (SDOs) and conducted 132 interviews with sector experts across 17 Asian economies to provide a comparative, evidence-based view of where environments are supportive, where gaps persist, and how systems can be strengthened to better mobilize private resources for public good.

The Index looks at indicators under four sub-indexes: regulations, tax and fiscal policy, ecosystem, and government procurement, which provide an understanding of the specific measures economies have taken to catalyze philanthropic giving and promote social sector development.

Since its inception, the Index has been an essential resource for policymakers, philanthropists, and nonprofit leaders seeking to understand and improve the conditions for giving across the region.

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About the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS)

Established in 2013 and working across more than 17 economies in Asia, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quantity and quality of philanthropic and private giving throughout Asia. Our mission is to maximize private capital for public good, conducting research, advisory, convening and capacity building to engage philanthropists, foundations, family offices, corporates, government bodies, social sector organizations and experts on best practices, models, policies and strategies to facilitate private giving and social investment in the region. For more information, visit and .

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Frost & Sullivan White Paper Names Phancy Rise vGPU a Tier 1 Leading Platform

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Rise vGPU + ModelHub Power China’s AI into the Heterogeneous Orchestration Era

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 June 2026 – Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned growth consulting firm, has released its “2026 AI Infrastructure Orchestration Platform White Paper”. The report recognizes Phancy Group’s Rise vGPU as a Tier 1 Leading Platform, the highest maturity tier in heterogeneous GPU orchestration. Phancy’s ModelHub also achieved the highest Overall Score in the enterprise-grade model management platform evaluation. This marks a significant endorsement of Phancy’s technological capability in heterogeneous AI infrastructure.

According to the white paper, as large model applications scale rapidly, China’s AI industry is facing structural challenges stemming from multi-chip coexistence. These include hardware heterogeneity, fragmented software stacks, persistently low GPU utilization (generally below 30%), and rising model adaptation complexity — all of which have become major bottlenecks for enterprise-scale AI deployment.

The report highlights a fundamental shift in AI infrastructure competitiveness – moving away from “single-chip performance” toward “cluster-scale system coordination.” At this critical juncture, Phancy has positioned itself as a leader in advanced orchestration through its full-stack AI infrastructure platform, offering a proven solution to heterogeneous compute challenges and helping drive China’s AI industry from “compute accumulation” into a new era of “compute orchestration.”

Phancy Rise vGPU: Tier 1 Leading Platform

In its assessment of mainstream AI infrastructure platforms, Frost & Sullivan defined Tier 1 criteria across three core dimensions: heterogeneous support, fine-grained control, and production-grade execution. Phancy Rise vGPU meets all three standards and has been recognized as a Tier 1 Leading Platform.

Rise vGPU transforms AI infrastructure from fragmented, low-efficiency device-level management to a unified software-defined control plane. Its key technology breakthroughs include:

  • Comprehensive Heterogeneous Management: Unified onboarding and management across more than 10 mainstream GPU/NPU vendors, including NVIDIA, Ascend, Cambricon, Hygon, and others.
  • Ultra-Fine Resource Partitioning: Industry-leading sub-GPU level compute and MB-level memory granularity slicing.
  • Significant Utilization Improvement: Through safe oversubscription and time/space multiplexing, GPU utilization is increased from industry averages below 30% to 70%-90%.
  • Intelligent Precision Scheduling: Multi-dimensional scheduling algorithms based on priority, topology, load, and resource awareness to achieve optimal compute allocation.
  • Production-Grade SLA Assurance: The Deterministic Execution Layer delivers committed and auditable SLA guarantees for critical inference workloads.
  • Full Lifecycle Operability: Comprehensive monitoring, metering, and cost allocation capabilities that turn GPU resources into truly operable digital assets.

Model Hub: Highest Overall Score in Model Management Platform Evaluation

Beyond compute orchestration, the report underscores the strategic importance of enterprise-grade model management platforms. As a powerful complement to Rise vGPU, Phancy ModelHub enables enterprises to build a complete full-stack AI infrastructure — from compute to models and from resource scheduling to business delivery.

The white paper notes that Phancy ModelHub delivers leading performance in key areas such as Model & Chip Compatibility, Execution Stability & Performance, and Model-GPU Coordination & Scheduling, achieving the highest Overall Score. Through its unified model management and execution platform, ModelHub creates a seamless closed-loop process covering model onboarding, deployment optimization, inference services, and version governance — significantly lowering the barrier to model deployment and accelerating AI innovation.

Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Founder & CEO of Phancy, said: “The Frost & Sullivan white paper accurately captures the inflection point in AI infrastructure development. The recognition of Rise vGPU as a Tier 1 Leading Platform and ModelHub’s top Overall Score provide important authoritative validation of Phancy’s technology strategy and product strength. As a full-stack AI cloud service platform, Phancy believes the next wave of competitiveness in the AI industry will come from systematic improvements in compute orchestration efficiency. We will continue to focus on heterogeneous compute unified scheduling and model ecosystem operations, working closely with customers and industry partners to advance China’s AI industry from ‘compute accumulation’ to a true ‘compute orchestration’ era.”

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About Phancy Group

Phancy Group (6682.HK) is a leading full-stack AI cloud services platform, providing comprehensive solutions for the AI 2.0 era. Our offerings include Rise vGPU, ModelHub and SageAIOS, delivering efficient and scalable AI infrastructure with end-to-end capabilities. We provide a complete solution from heterogeneous compute resource management and optimization to the deployment of intelligent agent models. These solutions empower digital transformation across a wide range of industries, supporting our vision of building a large-scale and efficient “Token Factory.”

Guided by the mission of “AI for Everyone” and positioned as the “Navigator of AI,” Phancy Group is committed to becoming a global leader in Artificial General Intelligence.

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