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Beijing and Hong Kong Join Forces to Open a New Chapter – Chaoyang District Deepens Bilateral Cooperation with RMB 19.5 Billion in Signed Projects
Jointly hosted by the Chaoyang District People’s Government and the Beijing Investment Promotion Service Center, and organized by the Chaoyang District Investment Promotion Service Center of Beijing Municipality, the event featured six key segments, including keynote presentations, enterprise case sharing, and roundtable discussions.
The initiative served as a high-efficiency platform to foster deep integration across innovation, industry, capital, and talent networks between Beijing and Hong Kong, advancing strategic cooperation between the two regions.
Chaoyang District continues to strengthen cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong, with a strategic focus on key areas of collaboration and industrial development priorities. A series of major investment and strategic partnership projects were signed, covering critical sectors such as business services, finance, technology, and culture and tourism. The total value of the signed agreements reached approximately RMB 19.5 billion, with notable achievements across all sectors.
1. Synergistic Collaboration, Multi-Sector Highlights
From fintech to cultural and creative consumer products, a diverse range of projects converged at the event. The cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong is advancing in parallel across multiple sectors, forming a new ecosystem for coordinated industrial development.
Investing in Beijing: Diverse Sectors Flourish, Driving Industrial Upgrades
In the business sector, China Resources MixC is launching Beijing’s first TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) integrated project under the city’s innovative “pre-sale of land-use rights” model. This high-end commercial complex will accelerate the transformation of the area into a transit-centered urban hub.
In finance and pharmaceuticals, both CITIC Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and Sanofi (China) Investment Co., Ltd. have increased their capital investment, further supporting innovation in the real economy and the biomedical sector.
Bank of East Asia will establish Yiya (Beijing) Commercial Management Co., Ltd. in Chaoyang District to oversee its commercial real estate operations and business consulting services in Beijing. This marks the bank’s strategic move to deepen cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong and expand its presence in the capital market.
Jingling Quantum AI (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will set up operations in Chaoyang to build the nation’s first AI industry cluster centered around “AI health consumption agents.”
Shoucheng Smart Control Holdings has launched a new Embodied Intelligence Industry Investment Fund in Chaoyang District. Leveraging a “Industry + Park + Fund” model, the initiative aims to establish a complete ecosystem from R&D to application, injecting strong capital momentum and expanding the space for new-quality productive forces.
Investing in Hong Kong: Complementary Strengths, Coordinated Development
Qimengdao Group and Hong Kong’s Bauhinia Magazine have entered a cultural collaboration focused on creative toy IP development. By combining Beijing’s cultural innovation strengths with Hong Kong’s international reach, they will jointly design and launch a limited-edition panda character—”Golden Bauhinia: Rising High”—exclusively for the Hong Kong market. The product will be sold at nearly 50 locations across the city, promoting integrated development of the cultural industries in both regions.
Strategic Cooperation: Cross-Sector Partnerships to Explore Innovative Pathways
In the culture and tourism sector, China Tourism Group, Maoyan Entertainment, and Genki Forest have joined forces to integrate tourism assets, film and entertainment IP, and brand marketing resources. Together, they aim to develop an innovative business model combining “culture (film, performances) + tourism + consumption + sports,” with Chaoyang as the hub for resource integration and distinctive product development, thereby boosting urban consumer vitality.
In the business services sector, BlueFocus Data Technology Group (Beijing) signed a memorandum of understanding with Invest Hong Kong. The two parties will collaborate on tech-driven marketing innovation and leverage Hong Kong’s role as a base for Chinese enterprises going global. The partnership aims to enhance international expansion and elevate their global business to a new level.
2. A Strategic Hub Empowering Two-Way Development
As a vital bridge and key link in economic and trade cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong, Chaoyang District continues to take an open approach to building platforms for bilateral exchange and collaboration. With its favorable business environment, comprehensive support services, and abundant resource advantages, Chaoyang has become one of the top choices for foreign investment entering China and for Hong Kong-funded enterprises expanding northward.
Strong Foundation for Collaboration
Chaoyang and Hong Kong share highly complementary roles and industrial orientations—Hong Kong is a global center for finance, trade, and professional services, while Chaoyang serves as Beijing’s economic powerhouse, a key international consumption zone, and China’s leading district for international engagement. To date, nearly 4,000 Hong Kong-invested enterprises have established a solid presence in Chaoyang, with total accumulated investment exceeding USD 135 billion.
Robust Capacity for Support
Economic Scale: Chaoyang contributes around 20% of Beijing’s GDP and fiscal revenue, and hosts over 373,000 market entities.
Openness to the World: Nearly 100% of all foreign embassies in China, 80% of international organizations and chambers of commerce, and 70% of regional headquarters of multinational companies are located in the district.
Technological Innovation: Chaoyang is home to nearly 3,700 high-tech enterprises, over 1,200 specialized and innovative SMEs (“little giants”), 82 national-level “little giant” firms, and 25 unicorn companies.
Consumer Vitality: The district leads the city in consumption, with nearly half of Beijing’s high-end commercial zones and first-store openings.
Institutional Innovation: Chaoyang has pioneered 87 reform initiatives under the “Two Zones” (pilot free trade zone and service sector opening-up zone), 15 of which have been replicated nationally, with 109 landmark pilot projects already launched.
Business Services: The district has introduced innovative measures such as “one license, multiple addresses,” fully digital business registration, and online registration services for Hong Kong non-natural person investors. It also pioneered “service packages” and “dedicated service managers” for enterprise support.
Business Environment: Chaoyang has established eight tailored policy packages covering business, finance, and youth innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as four sector-specific policies in areas like Internet 3.0 and AI. More than RMB 1.5 billion in annual funding supports these efforts. Chaoyang has ranked first in Beijing’s business environment assessment for five consecutive years. Its CBD ranks first in China, second in Asia, and seventh globally in attractiveness index.
With openness driving cooperation and innovation powering the future, Chaoyang District will continue to enhance its business environment and fully leverage its role as a strategic bridge. It will promote integrated development between Beijing and Hong Kong across finance, technology, and culture and tourism. Chaoyang warmly invites global enterprises and talent to seize new opportunities and build a shared, prosperous future.
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Siam Piwat redefines global retail with NEXTOPIA, a future prototype where sustainability is a transformative force for business, people, and the planet
Chief Executive Officer Chadatip Chutrakul introduced the project during The Economist’s 5th annual Sustainability Week Asia, recently held in Bangkok, positioning NEXTOPIA as more than a response to necessity but as a genuine driver of business leadership and vision.
The vision for the future of retail is built on three interconnected pillars: co-creation with founders and partners, collaboration with tenants and communities, and customers. Together, they redefine retail as a platform shaped by shared purpose, creativity, and participation. This extends to redefining customer relationships through trust, inspiring customers to visit more often, spend more time, and deepen engagement within our ecosystem.
“Sustainability is no longer optional,” Chutrakul said. “We must accelerate and make a bold move. Real, lasting impact is never created alone. It requires co-creation across industries, united by purpose, in a place that captures the world’s attention and inspires change for the greater good.”
Launched in November 2025, the 15,000-square-meter attraction at Siam Paragon, a global landmark that draws more than 200,000 visitors daily, including a significant share of international tourists aims to move sustainability “beyond awareness into joyful and engaging experiences in everyday life,” she added.
Developed with more than 50 partners, NEXTOPIA operates under the theme “Co-creating Communities for a Better World.” It features infrastructure contributions from companies including B.Grimm, SCG, Indorama and Kasikornbank, incorporating solar energy, sustainable materials, advanced water systems, and cooling and clean air technologies.
The project has achieved zero waste to landfill, cut energy consumption by 47%, reduced water use by 34% and lowered carbon emissions from construction materials by 59%. Within a year, water savings are projected to be equivalent to the volume of an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Over two years, decarbonization efforts will deliver the environmental benefit of creating a vast urban park.
NEXTOPIA is Thailand’s first multi-tenant retail building to earn EDGE Advanced certification for resource efficiency and a two-star Fitwel rating. It also received the Best in Building Health Award 2026 from Fitwel, achieving top scores for its design and quality-of-life features.
Tenants must adhere to some 50 sustainability criteria covering waste management and value chain practices, with many exceeding standard industry benchmarks. Siam Piwat developed the framework over three years to help partners adopt sustainable practices quickly while cutting costs and unlocking new value.
Interactive elements at NEXTOPIA invite visitors to participate directly, with kinetic floors and bicycles that generate electricity for redeemable rewards, alongside exhibits featuring Thailand’s largest collection of recycled art, created by artists from waste collected nationwide. ECOTOPIA, the country’s biggest eco-store, stocks more than 110,000 sustainable products, many recycled or upcycled, sourced from around 300 Thai communities and small businesses.
The project has also brought together more than 30 local communities and global organizations, including the United Nations, World Food Programme, UNDP Biofin and WWF, to exchange knowledge and ideas.
More than a shopping destination, NEXTOPIA functions as a living laboratory for experimenting and exchanging ideas that retail and real estate developers worldwide could adapt. It marks a strategic evolution for Siam Piwat, transforming the company from a premier retail developer into what it describes as “a global sustainability platform” that links businesses, people and innovation.
This shift aligns with intensifying global pressure on companies to meet their sustainability commitments under the Paris Agreement, as brands and consumers increasingly demand verifiable environmental action.
With NEXTOPIA, Siam Piwat is betting that the future of retail lies not just in selling goods, but in creating spaces where sustainability feels tangible, measurable and above all inspiring.
Setting a new benchmark for co-created, revolutionary retail, NEXTOPIA offers a scalable model that delivers both business value and meaningful impact – one that can be adopted globally.
Hashtag: #SiamParagon #NEXTOPIA #Sustainability #PrototypeCity #NetZero #TheEconomist #SustainabilityWeekAsia
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About Siam Piwat
Siam Piwat is a leading retail and real estate developer behind Bangkok’s most iconic destinations, including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, globally recognized for pioneering experiential destinations.
For over six decades, Siam Piwat has been renowned for creating iconic destinations and world-class experiences, continuously redefining Bangkok’s retail landscape through award-winning developments that set new global benchmarks. Guided by creativity, innovation, and sustainability, the company continues to lead with a bold vision s that inspire, engage, and delight customers from around the world, while creating long-term value for society, businesses, and future generations.
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DTAP Expands Access to Sexual Health Services with Two New Clinics in Holland Village and Clarke Quay
As healthcare-seeking behaviours continue to evolve, there has been a noticeable shift towards earlier and more proactive screening, especially for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. Increasing public awareness of the importance of timely testing and treatment has driven demand for accessible, confidential care delivered in a professional clinical setting. The expansion into Holland Village and Clarke Quay reflects this shift, with both clinics designed to offer a comfortable and private environment that supports individuals in seeking care with confidence.
DTAP operates as a GP+ medical centre, bridging the gap between general practice and specialist care. Fully accredited for HIV and STD testing and treatment, its clinical protocols adhere to Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines, covering the full continuum from screening and early detection through to treatment and long-term management. Beyond sexual health, DTAP also supports men’s and women’s health, weight management and mental health.
Clinics are staffed by experienced doctors — both male and female — who take a friendly, open and non-discriminatory approach, ensuring patients can seek care with confidence and discretion.
“This expansion builds on DTAP’s longstanding commitment to accessible and confidential care, with over 20 years of experience since 2005. We are seeing a clear shift towards more proactive health-seeking behaviour, particularly in sexual health, with more patients coming forward earlier for screening and testing, including for conditions that were previously under-discussed. This highlights the importance of timely detection and access to care, supported by a discreet, comfortable environment with experienced doctors who provide care in a respectful, open and non-discriminatory manner,” said Dr. Alan Tan, Chairman of DTAP Clinics.
DTAP Clinic @ Holland Village and DTAP Clinic @ Clarke Quay are now open to patients. For more information on services, visit https://dtapclinic.com/.
Hashtag: #DTAP
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About DTAP
DTAP clinics offer GP+ medical services, bridging the gap between general practice and specialist care. Established in 2005, DTAP provides services that extend beyond regular GP offerings, with key focus areas including men’s health and women’s health, including sexual health, STD check, weight management and mental health. Through all life stages, DTAP aims to be a trusted healthcare partner in both general and sexual health.
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TP’s AI-powered debt collection solution recovers up to 40% debt, improves efficiency and saves costs
Collections are emerging as a critical lever for both financial performance and customer retention. Regional institutions including the Asian Development Bank have identified digital transformation of financial services and credit infrastructure as a strategic priority across Asia, while rising consumer delinquencies are increasing pressure on banks to modernise servicing and collections operations.
However, debt collection remains one of banking’s most complex challenges, as lenders struggle to improve recovery rates without damaging customer relationships. AI-driven, human-supported debt collection models are emerging as a potential way forward to help lenders tackle rising credit risk and changing borrower behaviour. TP.ai FAB Collect is designed by training AI on decades of human collections expertise and deploying it where volume demands scale, so human advisors can focus on preserving customer relationships.
From Recovery to Relationship Management
TP.ai FAB Collect empowers lenders to operationalise more predictive, customer-centric engagement at scale, moving beyond traditional recovery models without adding friction to the customer experience. Built on TP’s proprietary TP.ai FAB (Foundational AI Backbone) framework, the solution integrates advanced analytics, AI-driven decisioning, and omnichannel engagement to improve recovery outcomes while maintaining compliance and customer trust.
“We trained our AI on 40 years of human collections expertise. Now it handles the first wave, so our human advisors can focus on the conversations that truly matter. TP.ai FAB Collect has produced results across debt recovery, promise-to-pay and overall customer satisfaction.” explains Assaf Tarnopolsky, TP’s Chief Business Development & Customer Officer, APAC.
When deployed by a leading financial institution, TP.ai FAB Collect’s AI agents achieved a customer satisfaction (CSAT) score that was slightly higher than human agents while also achieving a 40% debt recovery rate. At a leading telecommunications company, AI agents adapted outreach to customers based on local payment behaviour, achieving a 7%-point improvement in the pay-to-contact ratio compared to the human-only model. The solution also improved recovery performance over time while reducing collections costs by 40% compared to a human-only model.
TP.ai FAB Collect was recognised with a 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award by the Business Intelligence Group and was named Technology of the Year by the Excellence in Customer Service awards.
Hashtag: #TPAPAC #TPaiFAB
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TP Group, a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world’s biggest brands and their customers. The Group’s comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including operations consulting and high-value digital transformation services. It also offers a range of specialized services such as interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group’s local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment.
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