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Customer Service Excellence Award 2025 Concluded Successfully MTR Crowned Grand Champion Among Over 100 Winners

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2026 – The Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE) hosted the HKACE Customer Service Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony cum 26th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon last week at The Regent Hotel Hong Kong. Over 100 awards were presented to recognize outstanding customer service practitioners, with MTR Corporation named the Grand Award Champion as the highlight of the occasion.

A group photo features Hon Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (9th from right, front row); Derek Choi, Chairman of HKACE (10th from right, front row); Hon Shiu Ka Fai, BBS, JP, CPPCC National Committee Member and Member of the Legislative Council (8th from right, front row); Hon Perry Yiu, MH, JP, Member of the Legislative Council (7th from left, back row); together with HKACE Founding Members, Executive Committee members and guests.

Held under the theme “High Tech, High Touch – AI Empowers a New Era in Customer Service”, the event attracted more than 450 guests. The Honourable Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The award presentation ceremony was also privileged to have The Hon Shiu Ka Fai, BBS, JP, Member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and Member of the Legislative Council; The Hon Perry Yiu, MH, JP, Member of the Legislative Council; together with representatives of professional associations who served as award presenters. Members of the award judging panels and customer service industry leaders also joined the celebration to recognize the outstanding achievements of the award winners.

Hon Algernon Yau: Government Injected HK$200 Million into BUD Fund to Support AI-driven Digital Transformation

In his opening address, The Honourable Algernon Yau, JP, noted that artificial intelligence was driving customer service into a new era, shifting from human-led operations to a model that integrates data analytics and intelligent systems. Mr Yau stressed that as technology advances, human warmth becomes increasingly precious. He emphasized that true excellence in customer service is built on a customer-centric foundation, requiring service professionals to integrate technology with empathy, sincere communication and personalized attention to achieve a balance of efficiency and human warmth.

“2026 marks the start of the planning and layout for the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, which prioritizes high-quality development, innovation-driven growth and the deep integration of the digital economy. Hong Kong is proactively aligning itself with the country’s development strategy, contributing its unique strengths to meet national needs. The services sector, in particular, must upgrade and transform. To help, the Hong Kong SAR Government has put HK$200 million into the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund), offering targeted support for AI adoption and helping businesses transform digitally.” Mr Yau stated.

Derek Choi: 40% Surge in Applications Reflected High Competitiveness and Recognition of the Awards

Mr Derek Choi, Chairman of HKACE, said “the Customer Service Excellence Award 2025 received 220 applications – a significant 40% increase from the previous year – reflecting the industry’s growing emphasis on service quality. A total of 102 awards were presented, making the competition exceptionally fierce.”

“Participants had to be nominated by the member companies and submit a written proposal in the first round to be shortlisted among the five finalists for a panel interview,” Mr Choi explained. “An independent judging panel, composed of industry elites and academics, then determined the gold, silver, bronze, and merit award winners. This rigorous assessment process upheld the award programme’s standing.” Mr Choi also extended his heartfelt gratitude to all judging panel members, noting that their selfless dedication and strong support had contributed significantly to the credibility of the awards programme.

A total of 102 awards were presented at the event amidst fierce competition. Derek Choi, Chairman of HKACE, together with honourable guests, HKACE executive committee members, and all awardees, posed for a group photo to commemorate this significant moment.
A total of 102 awards were presented at the event amidst fierce competition. Derek Choi, Chairman of HKACE, together with honourable guests, HKACE executive committee members, and all awardees, posed for a group photo to commemorate this significant moment.

Customer Service Excellence Award 2025 Winners Unveiled: MTR Crowned Grand Champion

The Customer Service Excellence Award 2025 featured three main categories – Individual Awards, Team Awards and Programme Awards – alongside the Grand Award. MTR Corporation scooped a total of 15 awards, standing out among a strong field of competitors to be named Grand Champion. HKT Limited and The Hong Kong Jockey Club also secured the 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up of the Grand Award respectively.

Other gold award winners included AIA International Limited, BMW (Hong Kong) Limited, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Cathay Pacific Airways, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong Fire Services Department, Hongkong Post, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited.

Appendix 1: List of Winners of the HKACE Customer Service Excellent Award 2025

Grand Award
Champion MTR Corporation
1st Runner-up HKT Limited
2nd Runner-up The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Individual Award – Contact Centre Service Award
Gold Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Tse Mei Yee, Shirley
Silver HKT Limited Li Miu Hei, Annie
Bronze AIA International Limited Luk Kwong Lam
Merit HKT Limited Yeung Shuk Yi, Joe
Merit The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. Wan Ka Hing, Tingo
Individual Award – Counter Service Award
Gold BMW Concessionaires (HK)Ltd Lai Ka Yui, Brian
Silver CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Lau Tik Fung, Oscar
Bronze Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Ng Ka Ling, Aimee
Merit China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited Yeung Fong Chun, Frank
Merit Sino Group – Citywalk 2 Management Company Limited
Individual Award – Field & Special Service Award
Gold Hongkong Post Hung Tsz Yin
Silver Ngong Ping 360 Limited Yip Ka Man, Carmen
Bronze Shell Hong Kong Limited Xia Min
Merit Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Luk Ka Chun, Paul
Merit Cathay Ardis Yeung
Individual Award – Frontline Service Award
Gold Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited Kwan Shing Yan, Kelvin
Silver Goodwell Property Management Limited Wong Pui Ching, Rebecca
Bronze MTR Corporation Law Pak Hin, Hinson
Merit The Hong Kong Jockey Club Cheung Tsz Ching
Merit Aviation Security Company Limited Cheng Bing Lam
Individual Award – Internal Support Service Award
Gold HKT Limited Zheng Minsui
Silver BOC Group Life Assurance Co. Ltd. Ma Wing Sze, Sissy
Bronze Cathay Bianca Tang
Merit AIA International Limited Lyu Chen Yu
Merit Airport Authority Hong Kong Agnes Wong

Individual Award – Customer Service Training Award
Gold HKT Limited Law Kar Yan, Kannis
Silver The Hong Kong Jockey Club Brian Leung
Bronze Cathay Jennifer Lui
Merit MTR Corporation Chiu Tsz Ho, Ivan
Merit H Properties Management (HK) Co. Ltd. Yip Ching Ching, Janee
Individual Award – Customer Service Supervisor / Team Manager
Gold Cathay Michelle To
Silver The Hong Kong Jockey Club Miriam Hang
Bronze MTR Corporation Matthew Cheung
Merit Ocean Park Corporation Li Chi Kit, Henry
Merit HKT Limited Wong Lai Man, Ulysses
Individual Award – Top 5 Young Stars of the Year
Cathay Tedd Wong
The Hong Kong and China Gas Co. Ltd. Sham Fung Wa
Hong Kong Tourism Board Michelle Tam
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Ng Oi Mei, Amy
Ngong Ping 360 Limited Yau Cheuk Ting, Anna
Team Award – Contact Centre Service Award
Gold Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Digital Hub
Silver China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited Customer Contact Centre
Bronze MTR Corporation High Speed Rail Service Hotline
Merit Cathay Virtual Relationship Manager
Merit HKT Limited 1O1O Outbound Contact Centre
Team Award – Counter Service Award
Gold CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Smart Energy@Tai Po
Silver Bank of Communications (Hong Kong) Limited Tai Po Branch
Bronze The Hong Kong Jockey Club Kowloon Bay, Telford Off-Course Betting Branch
Merit MTR Corporation ELEMENTS Concierge Service
Merit Airport Authority Hong Kong Customer Service Team & Terminal Duty Team

Team Award – Field & Special Service Award
Gold Cathay HKIA Rescue Team
Silver The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. KMB Field Operations Support Team
Bronze CLP Power Hong Kong Limited CLP Green Studio Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Merit Ngong Ping 360 Limited Attractions & Entertainment Team
Merit Airport Authority Hong Kong Service Team of Airport Home Baggage Check-in
Team Award – Frontline Service Award
Gold Cathay Cabin Crew Team
Silver The Hong Kong Jockey Club Tuen Mun Town Plaza Off-Course Betting Branch
Bronze HKT Limited “Here to Serve” Team
Merit MTR Corporation East Rail Line Interfacing Team
Merit Airport Authority Hong Kong HKIA VIP Lounge and Government VIP Lounge Team
Team Award – Internal Support Service Award
Gold AIA International Limited Premier Agency Enquiry Team
Silver MTR Corporation Operations Data Studio
Bronze HKT Limited Operations Transformation Team
Merit AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited Customer Strategy and Insights Team
Merit The Hong Kong Jockey Club Retail – Racecourse Work Group
Team Award – Customer Service Training Award
Gold HKT Limited Consumer Business Group Training Team
Silver AIA International Limited Service Training and Knowledge Team
Bronze MTR Corporation MTR Learning & Training
Merit Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Services and Human Resources
Merit ABC Pathways School Training & Development
Programme Award – Customer Retention Award
Gold MTR Corporation Elderly Care Programme
Silver CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Power Connect
Bronze HKT Limited HKT Commercial SME Customer Retention Programme
Merit The Hong Kong Jockey Club Experience Diversity, Connect with CARE
Merit Cathay Cathay Million Miles Programme
Programme Award – Digital Transformation Award
Gold MTR Corporation MTR Smart Mobility: Digital Transformation for Travel Concession Schemes
Silver CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Digital Transformation for Hong Kong ‘s Largest Residential Peak Demand Management
Bronze Airport Authority Hong Kong Smart Passenger Security Screening System at Hong Kong International Airport
Merit China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited AI+Service
Merit Ngong Ping 360 Limited “Delight Guests Always” – NP360 AI Assistant
Programme Award – Outstanding Customer Service Award
Gold MTR Corporation Kai Tak and Sung Wong Toi Stations Customer Experience Enhancement
Silver Hong Kong Fire Services Department “Old Friends” Home Visit Scheme
Bronze Ngong Ping 360 Limited Shining You Customer Service Program- Creating Muslim Friendly Attractions in Hong Kong
Merit CLP Power Hong Kong Limited CLP Community Watch & Care Service Pilot Programme
Merit H Properties Management (HK) Co. Ltd. Happy DNA: Happier Places, Happier People

Programme Award – People Development Award
Gold Hong Kong Fire Services Department Greater Bay Area Joint Emergency Response and Rescue Exercise “Liancheng – 2025”
Silver Airport Authority Hong Kong The Operation Officer

Skill-based Salary Progression Scheme

Bronze The Hong Kong Jockey Club Racing Towards Excellence: Retail Succession Programme
Merit MTR Corporation Buddy Scheme for Newly Recruit Station Officer
Merit Aviation Security Company Limited Structured Customer Service Development Programme
Programme Award – Service Innovation Award
Gold MTR Corporation MTR Smart Mobility: Intelligent Crowd Diversion System for Kai Tak Sports Park
Silver H Properties Management (HK) Co. Ltd. Happy Moment
Bronze BOC Group Life Assurance Co. Ltd. 5+1 Senses @ Service Centre
Merit The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. Pet Bus Tour
Merit HKT Limited Transforming Service Experience – Wise
Programme Award – Employee Engagement Award
Gold AIA International Limited “Inside Out”
Silver The Hong Kong Jockey Club “HAPPI-D” Programme
Bronze Ocean Park Corporation Village Adventure
Merit MTR Corporation Know Our Customer Programme

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About Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE)

Hong Kong Association of Customer Service Excellence (HKACE), a non-profit organisation, was established in February 2000 to represent more than 300,000 customer service practitioners in Hong Kong, the number of member companies has almost 50. The 9 founding member organisations are AIA International Limited, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Centaline Property Agency Limited, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, HKT Limited, Hongkong Post, Shell Hong Kong Limited, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and The Hong Kong Jockey Club. They are committed to continuously improve themselves, to promote customer service culture with passion, leveraging on members’ synergy and professional expertise.

The Association initiated a multitude of industry awards and programmes over the years, including the “Customer Service Excellence Award”, “Young Service Stars Programme”, and the “Quality Customer Service Programme”. “Service Appreciation Programme” was first launched in 2013 to foster service appreciation culture. The Association aims to facilitate the sharing of managerial experiences among member organizations, encourage innovation, and elevate the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s service sector by rewarding high levels of customer service.

About Customer Service Excellence Award

In line with the mission to promote customer service excellence among members, the HKACE introduced the Customer Service Excellence Award program in 2001 with an aim of motivating customer service staff, recognizing outstanding performers and promoting a customer service culture with member companies.

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ZenaTech Expands AI Drone Commercialisation as DaaS Contributes 93% of Q1 Revenue

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VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) is combining AI-powered drone technology, enterprise software and professional services through its Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, supporting commercial applications across engineering data collection, agriculture, warehouse management, facility inspection and property maintenance.

Through DaaS, enterprise customers can access drone equipment, trained personnel, mission execution, data collection and project deliverables without purchasing and maintaining a complete in-house drone system. The model extends ZenaTech’s business beyond equipment sales and enables the company to generate recurring service revenue from customers’ operational requirements.

ZenaTech reported revenue of CAD 8.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 640% from CAD 1.13 million in the same period of 2025. DaaS contributed approximately CAD 7.8 million, accounting for around 93% of quarterly revenue.

In 2025, the company generated annual revenue of CAD 12.9 million, up 558% from approximately CAD 2 million in 2024. DaaS contributed approximately CAD 10.1 million during its first full year of operations, representing around 78% of total annual revenue.

Acquisitions Support Service Network Expansion

ZenaTech has expanded its DaaS operations through a combination of internal technology development and acquisitions. The acquired businesses bring existing customers, professional teams and local operating capabilities, while ZenaTech gradually introduces drones, automated data collection and AI-supported analytics into selected workflows.

In 2025, the company completed 20 acquisitions, including 19 businesses providing engineering data, facility inspection and related professional services, as well as one enterprise software company.

By June 2026, ZenaTech had completed its 24th DaaS-related acquisition and expanded its services into property cleaning, facility inspection and maintenance.

Through its ZenaDrone subsidiary, ZenaTech has also developed drone products for indoor and outdoor operations. The IQ Quad supports site data collection, engineering imagery and 3D modelling, while the IQ Nano uses barcode and RFID scanning to support inventory records, shelf inspections and indoor data collection.

The company’s reported revenue growth, acquisition activity and DaaS contribution provide investors following the AI and drone sectors with measurable indicators of how its technologies are being integrated into commercial operations and converted into service revenue.

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ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) is a technology company specialising in AI-powered drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS solutions and related technologies. Through its ZenaDrone subsidiary, the company develops drone products and software for commercial applications including engineering data collection, agriculture, warehouse management, facility inspection and property maintenance. ZenaTech combines its technology capabilities with a growing professional service network to support the adoption of drone-based solutions across a range of operational environments.

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A Defining Milestone for Gene Solutions: SPOT-MAS Multi-Cancer Screening Test Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – Gene Solutions – a global biotechnology company advancing accessible genomic solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, announced that SPOT-MAS 10 has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation marks an important regulatory milestone for Gene Solutions and reflects the continued progress of SPOT-MAS as an AI-powered, multi-omic platform for early cancer detection.

SPOT-MAS Multi-Cancer Screening Test Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

The proposed indications for use describe SPOT-MAS 10 as a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test performed on plasma derived from a single direct-draw venous whole blood specimen. The test analyzes circulating cell-free DNA methylation and fragmentomic signatures using a machine-learning-based algorithm to detect a cancer-associated signal. It is intended for use as an adjunctive screening test in asymptomatic adults aged 40 years and older to assist in detecting cancers within the scope of the assay. These include five common cancers — breast, lung, liver, colorectal and gastric cancers — and five aggressive, less common cancers that currently lack standard screening methods — ovarian, pancreatic, esophageal, endometrial and head & neck cancers.

SPOT-MAS has been developed through years of rigorous scientific research and clinical development. In March 2025, SPOT-MAS became the first multi-cancer screening blood test in Asia to complete a large prospective cohort validation, with the K-DETEK study evaluating more than 9,000 asymptomatic participants and demonstrating strong performance, including high specificity and the ability to identify cancer-associated signals across multiple cancer types.

Since then, SPOT-MAS has been used in more than 100,000 individuals in real-world practice, with consistent performance observed beyond controlled study settings. Real-world data were presented at ESMO Asia 2025 and were featured at ASCO Breakthrough 2026 in Singapore.

The platform is built on a multi-omic approach— integrating genetics, epigenetics, and fragmentomics — together with AI-driven analysis, large-scale prospective validation, growing real-world evidence and focus on cancer types with high clinical relevance in the regions where the test is deployed.

For the United States, Breakthrough Device Designation provides Gene Solutions with a prioritized channel of engagement with the FDA as the company advances its U.S. development and validation plans.

Looking ahead, Gene Solutions will continue to collaborate with academic, clinical, laboratory, commercial and strategic partners to support responsible adoption of SPOT-MAS in accordance with local regulations, clinical guidelines and best practices.

Important Regulatory Notice: SPOT-MAS 10 has received U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. Breakthrough Device Designation is not FDA approval, clearance or marketing authorization. The device remains subject to applicable FDA regulatory review requirements, and the designation does not guarantee future FDA approval, clearance or authorization.

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St Francis Methodist School International Shares 2023–2024 WACE Outcomes and Student Journeys

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2026 – St Francis Methodist School International (SFMS) has released its latest academic results for students in the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) programme. The outcomes reflect steady ATAR performance and a range of university placements through the school’s pre-university programmes.

St Francis Methodist International School pre university programmes

Overview of the WACE Curriculum at SFMS

SFMS International is among a small number of institutions in Singapore offering the WACE curriculum and has delivered this programme for over 23 years. The WACE is a recognised senior secondary qualification awarded by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Western Australia. It prepares students for university admission both locally and internationally.

SFMS is also currently the only school in Singapore offering a Senior High Preparatory Pathway (WACE) for students in Years 9–10. This introduces students to the structure and expectations of the curriculum earlier, building familiarity with subject content and assessment formats before progressing to the senior years. Additionally, subject selection in Years 11A and 12A is structured to meet university entry requirements and reflect students’ academic interests.

Academic Outcomes and University Placements

In 2023, 8 out of 12 WACE graduates from SFMS International achieved ATAR scores above 90, meeting the eligibility criteria for universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). The cohort’s top scorer, Wang Dawei, recorded an ATAR of 96.15 and enrolled at NTU to study Business and International Trading. In addition to local placements, graduates were admitted to international universities such as the University of Melbourne and Fudan University in China.

In 2024, 2 out of 8 graduates also attained ATAR scores above 90. The highest scorer, Youn Chae-Won, achieved an ATAR of 95.3. Her university placement is currently pending.

Student Journeys and Holistic Development

Students in the WACE programme at SFMS International engage in both academic and co-curricular activities as part of their overall learning experience. Recent graduates have taken part in service learning, subject specialisation, and personal reflection throughout their time in the pre-university programme.

Youn Chae-Won, the 2024 valedictorian, joined SFMS International from Korea in 2021. Over time, she adjusted to a new academic environment and explored subjects such as accounting, which influenced her interest in finance-related pathways. She also took part in various aspects of school life, including a service learning trip to Bintan in 2023, where students supported local sanitation efforts. Her involvement in both academic and co-curricular settings marked a broad engagement with school life during her time at SFMS.

Andrew Zhuang, who enrolled in SFMS International in 2019, pursued subjects such as Business Management, Accounting, and English as an Additional Language (EALD). Beyond academics, he was involved in community fundraising and joined the same Bintan service trip. He also attended weekly chapel sessions and received support from peers and teachers during a period of health-related absence.

These outcomes reflect the ongoing role of the WACE programme at SFMS International in supporting students through both academic pathways and broader educational experiences. Under the leadership of Principal Mr Lee Hak Boon, the school continues to emphasise academic planning, subject selection, and student wellbeing as part of its overall approach to pre-university education.
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Established in 1960, St Francis Methodist School International (SFMS) is an educational institution in Singapore that offers primary, secondary, and pre-university programmes. The school provides several academic pathways, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge IGCSE, and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), preparing students for further studies in local and overseas institutions.

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