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Cyberport Hosts “AI x Cybersecurity Forum”
Exploring the Risks and Opportunities of AI Applications in Cybersecurity
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Co-organised by Cyberport and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professionals Association, the “AI x Cybersecurity Forum” took place today at Cyberport. Under the theme “Navigate the Future of AI-Powered Cybersecurity,” the forum brought together over 400 government representatives, cybersecurity experts, leaders from academia and the technology industry to discuss the challenges that Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses to cybersecurity, regulatory policies, and data protection, as well as how AI-driven cybersecurity measures can more effectively combat emerging cyber threats.
Ir Tony Wong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, Digital Policy Office, stated, “Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving. As we embrace the broader landscape of technological development, it is essential to integrate cybersecurity with innovative technologies to address the challenges of this new era. The government is committed to promoting the application of AI while strengthening governance. Through the ‘Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework’ and the recently announced ‘Guidelines for Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology and Applications in Hong Kong’, we provide practical guidance for developers and users, aiming to balance innovation, application, and responsibility in AI. We look forward to collaborating with various sectors to develop and apply AI technology in a safe and responsible manner, fostering the widespread advancement of AI in Hong Kong.”
Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, stated, “As the digital era rapidly advances, cybersecurity challenges are growing increasingly severe. While the widespread adoption of AI introduces new cyber threats, it also enhances our defensive capabilities. As Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to advancing cybersecurity development. By nurturing cybersecurity start-ups and collaborating with various sectors to launch different activities and training programmes, we aim to raise cybersecurity awareness among businesses and individuals. At the same time, we are bringing together leading technology security companies from the Mainland and overseas to promote relevant technological innovation and facilitate technical exchanges, all with the goal of building a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem. Moving forward, we will continue partnering with industry leaders to harness AI for cybersecurity solutions, building a safer and smarter Hong Kong.”
The forum featured insights from several leaders across various sectors, including Prof Li Hui, Emeritus Professor, Peking University, Adjunct Professor, Fuyao University of Science and Technology, Raymond Lam, Chief Superintendent of Police, Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau, Hong Kong Police Force, and Prof Wang Cong, Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong. They discussed the latest challenges and developments in cyber defence and attack. Prof Li Hui shared his views on cybersecurity and the challenges of developing large AI models. Meanwhile, Raymond Lam pointed out that the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau is currently using AI to analyse the authenticity of images and videos generated by deepfake technology, which also serve as evidence in police investigations. The bureau also collaborates with research experts and employs a government-business-academia-research ecosystem to combat cybercrime and strengthen cyber defence capabilities.
The forum featured multiple panel discussions on how governments and institutions can improve cybersecurity policies in light of the growing prevalence of AI applications, how the banking and healthcare sectors can balance security with innovation, and how to leverage AI to enhance information protection. One notable discussion, moderated by Stanley Wong, Chief Information Security Officer at Cyberport, focused on “AI Against AI”. In this session, technology leaders examined innovation solutions, such as AI threat models, to prevent and mitigate emerging cyber attacks driven by AI, thereby protecting company assets. Another panel moderated by Dr Crystal Fok, Director of AI Application at Cyberport, brought together cybersecurity experts from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, and the Digital Policy Office to explore how to leverage AI to enhance information protection. They emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to foster a balance between innovation and governance. The discussions also explored how stakeholders can build more resilient digital governance frameworks through comprehensive security concepts, enhanced education, and risk management.
As Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, Cyberport is committed to building a robust and secure AI ecosystem. Following its first collaboration with international organisations in February to host the “AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility” Forum, which promoted the joint effort to build a trustworthy and responsible AI ecosystem, this forum once again demonstrated Cyberport’s commitment to advancing secure and trustworthy AI development. Notably, Cyberport has achieved significant milestones in building the AI ecosystem, including the launch of Hong Kong’s largest Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC) last year, and the establishment of the AI Lab as a platform for technology demonstrations, and commercial applications, fully supporting AI start-ups from R&D to market entry. Furthermore, the HKSAR Government has allocated HK$3 billion to Cyberport to implement a three-year AI Subsidy Scheme, which includes subsidising eligible entities on the use of computing power of the AISC to continuously inject impetus into the local AI development.
Currently, Cyberport brings together around 400 AI and data science start-ups, attracted several leading AI enterprises, and has facilitated collaborations with major tech firms. By leveraging their expertise in computing power development, large model construction, algorithms, data science, and industry applications, Cyberport supports innovation, research, and application across various segments of the AI ecosystem, driving industrial development and helping position Hong Kong as an international hub for the AI industry.
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About Hong Kong Cyberport
Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,200 companies, including 5 listed companies and 7 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 26 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.
Cyberport, with Hong Kong’s largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and around 400 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.
Also as Hong Kong’s key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Mainland China and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level. For more information, please visit
https://www.cyberport.hk/en
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Zuellig Pharma Reinforces Commitment to Japan through Its New Misato Depot, Advancing Clinical Logistics and Sourcing Excellence
Medical innovation across the region continues to accelerate, with China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore emerging as key pillars of Asia Pacific’s clinical trial ecosystem over the past five years[1]. Against this backdrop, the move in Japan reinforces Zuellig Pharma’s commitment to supporting sponsors and clients with reliable, compliant and seamless access to Japan – advancing its broader mission to make healthcare more accessible.
The new depot will bring together Zuellig Pharma’s established knowledge assets, operational excellence, and clinical logistics and sourcing expertise. Backed by a highly experienced and expert-led local team, the depot delivers precision project management tailored to Japan’s intricate regulatory and logistical requirements, while enabling smoother coordination for multi-market studies as the clinical landscape continues to evolve.
“As sponsors and clients increasingly run multi-market studies, they need clinical supply partners that can deliver consistency across borders while navigating local complexity,” said John Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Zuellig Pharma. “This relocated depot will strengthen access to Japan within our regional network, helping us execute with greater reliability, compliance, and speed across the region.”
The Misato clinical depot will also provide a streamlined, turnkey solution for global sponsors seeking rapid and compliant market entry into Japan. Sponsors will benefit from the same rigorous operational excellence, regulatory adherence, and service consistency delivered by Zuellig Pharma’s strategic network of clinical depots, without the overhead of building or managing costly standalone facilities. This milestone supports Zuellig Pharma’s ongoing efforts to accelerate clinical development and improve patient access to innovative therapies across Asia Pacific.
With this strategic move, Zuellig Pharma further strengthens its position as a trusted partner for global clinical development, combining scale, expertise, and agility whilst delivering high-quality, compliant clinical logistics and sourcing solutions across Asia Pacific.
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About Zuellig Pharma
Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, commercialization, and clinical trial support services, underpinned by a strong culture of innovation to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was founded a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 18 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.
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Contractor Confidence Rises Amid Strengthening Office Demand Across Asia Pacific
- Contractor Sentiment Survey shows 70% of respondents expect improved market conditions in 2026
- Office fit out costs diverge across the region with Japan and Taipei posting largest year-on-year increases while costs in Hong Kong held steady
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2026 highlights a clear shift in regional market dynamics, with sentiment strengthening and activity levels improving across several key markets. Contractor confidence has risen year-on-year, with 70% of the respondents to the firm’s annual Contractor Sentiment Survey anticipating improved conditions in 2026. This positive sentiment is further supported by the stronger‑than‑expected 92 million square feet of office absorption in 2025 and a tightening construction pipeline outside India.
Of the 180 survey respondents, nearly two thirds reported project backlogs of around six months, reflecting improving project delivery conditions across the region. While Japan and Indonesia remain outliers with longer backlogs, most markets expect stabilisation or slight improvement in delivery timelines in 2026. This alignment between contractor sentiment and strengthening occupier demand points to a more balanced and active project environment emerging across Asia Pacific.
Ranee Ng, Executive Director, Head of Project & Development Services, Hong Kong said: “As Hong Kong’s property market evolves, occupiers are seeking practical, scalable fit out strategies that deliver efficiency in high density environments. There is a clear shift toward flexible designs that can rapidly adapt to changing workforce behaviours and policy updates, while demand for sustainable materials, energy efficient construction and smart building technologies is accelerating innovation. These trends are creating a more resilient fit out ecosystem where disciplined cost management and value driven delivery allow clients to achieve compelling performance outcomes without sacrificing quality.”
Fit Out Cost Movements (YoY, 2025 → 2026)
The 2026 Guide reported a divergence in city level fit out costs (measured in USD per sq ft) across the region:
- Costs rising: Japan and Taipei posted the largest year-on-year increases
(Tokyo: USD 215 vs USD 195; Taipei: USD 145 vs USD 110) - Costs easing: Mainland China and South Korea saw declines
(Shenzhen: USD 87 vs USD 94; Seoul: USD 130 vs USD 156) - Costs steady: Singapore (USD 140) and Hong Kong (USD 160) remained largely unchanged
- Best value: India remains the region’s most cost competitive market, with most major cities ranging USD 65–73 per sq ft
These cost movements reflect evolving local construction dynamics and broader economic adjustments influencing material, labour and delivery markets across Asia Pacific.
APAC Office Market Dynamics
Even as office demand across APAC surged in 2025, Cushman & Wakefield also noted a substantial contraction in new office supply outside India. Development pipelines have moderated sharply due to rising construction costs and reduced project feasibility, intensifying competition for prime space. As supply tightens, vacancy rates in high quality buildings – particularly in core CBD locations – are expected to trend lower, reinforcing the ongoing flight to quality amongst occupiers.
Report author and Head of International Research, APAC & EMEA, Dr. Dominic Brown said: “After a resilient 2025, the Asia Pacific office market is now transitioning into a more stable phase, supported by a gradual return of business confidence. Coupled with the tightening supply pipeline outside India, which is reshaping the competitive landscape for high quality space, these collective shifts indicate a meaningful turning point for the region in 2026, with both occupiers and investors positioned for renewed momentum.”
Notes:
- Data and pricing benchmarks in the guide reflect market conditions as of December 2025. For insights on the Middle East conflict, please refer to Cushman & Wakefield’s Middle East Conflict: Implications for Energy, Inflation, and CRE.
- Cushman & Wakefield publishes Office Fit Out Cost Guides for APAC, EMEA and the Americas, which are all available [here].
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About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In Greater China, a network of 23 offices serves local markets across the region. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core services of Valuation, Consulting, Project & Development Services, Capital Markets, Project & Occupier Services, Industrial & Logistics, Retail, and others. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn (
www.linkedin.com/company/cushman-&-wakefield-greater-china).
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Tintri and Platform9 Announce Joint Solution for containerized and hypervisor-based workloads.
New all-in-one platform to help businesses develop and deploy at scale with maximum ROI
CHATSWORTH, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Tintri, the innovator in workload-aware, AI-powered data management, and Platform9, the leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a bundled AI-ready infrastructure solution that streamlines deployment and reduces operational costs. The out-of-the-box offering makes it simple for enterprises to stand up and scale modern AI systems without the complexity of traditional stacks.
The Problem: AI Is Getting Expensive
Running AI to process and analyze data in real time, requires moving enormous amounts of data at extremely high speeds. Existing infrastructure wasn’t built to manage the sheer volume and velocity of data required for on-demand inferencing and ongoing model training, ultimately causing slowdowns and driving up operational costs. Tintri and Platform9 directly addresses these critical bottlenecks in the by cutting the cost per AI transaction, as low as possible.
What’s in the New Platform
The new offering has two main parts:
1. A powerful data center component built on standard server hardware that can run multiple types of virtual machines and containerized applications side-by-side, without resource impacts. Tintri’s patented technology monitors each application individually, making sure the most critical ones always get the resources they need.
2. An edge AI component designed for capturing real-time data to continuously learn and update inference models.
A core component of the platform is Tintri VMstore, which uniquely runs multiple virtualization platforms and Kubernetes (the industry-standard system for managing containerized applications) all within the same platform. This is a significant differentiator: most competing solutions require separate infrastructure for each. Tintri’s patented technology observes each application individually and guarantees real-time resource delivery, even when the system is under heavy load. This eliminates the “noisy neighbor” problem, where resource-intensive applications steal resources and slow down everything else.
Why It Matters
Many companies today have AI running in multiple locations, either in a central data center, as well as out in the field on cameras, sensors, or other devices. Managing all of that separately is complex and expensive. This new platform unifies the entire setup under one management system (provided by Platform9), so IT teams spend less time juggling tools and more time moving their business forward.
Available now through Tintri’s global network of authorized partners, Phil Trickovic, Senior Vice President of Tintri said:“This launch represents a major milestone in our commitment to providing intelligent, autonomous infrastructure. We’re giving customers the exact tools they need to conquer the complexities of modern AI and edge computing, all while driving down operational costs.”
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About Tintri
Tintri delivers the industry’s only workload-aware, AI-powered data management platform, built specifically for virtualized and containerized workloads. Its VMstore platform autonomously manages data at the level of individual VMs, containers, and databases; providing per-workload automation, guaranteed QoS, and predictive analytics that eliminate routine tuning and troubleshooting. Recognized for this innovative approach, Tintri was named “Overall Data Storage Company of the Year” in the 2025 Data Breakthrough Awards. Learn more at tintri.com.
About Platform9
Platform9 is the leader in simplifying enterprise private clouds. The company’s flagship product, Private Cloud Director, has all of VMware’s enterprise-grade features today along with private cloud features for the future. Platform9 was founded by a team of VMware cloud pioneers and has over tens of thousands of nodes in production at some of the world’s largest enterprises. Platform9 is an inclusive, globally distributed company backed by prominent investors, committed to driving private cloud innovation and efficiency. For more information, go to: https://platform9.com/.
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