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Over 60 Innovations presented by Hong Kong Innovation & Invention Go-Global at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025

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10+ conceptual inventions from student teams of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong were exhibited for the first time at the top international exhibition

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Innovation and Invention(HKII), a project organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), presented over 60 innovations by around 30 local innovation and technology companies and student teams of primary and secondary schools at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions(IEIG), from April 9 to 13 Central European Time.

Alice Lai, Vice Chairman of HKEA and Project Convenor of HKII (Middle) and co-founders of exhibited startups – ec-heat and Elleon Biotech

The “Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Exhibition” exhibition area is located at Booth A57 in Hall 1, covering 80 square meters. Organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association(HKEA) and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission, the project aims to provide the local innovation and technology industry free international exchange opportunities, bring Hong Kong innovation and technology products onto the top global exhibition, connect to multinational businesses and users, and tell good stories about Hong Kong’s innovation and technology to the world.

The “Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Exhibition” presents Hong Kong innovations and inventions covering six categories: Smart City, Smart Finance, Health Technologies and Medicine, Smart Transportation and Smart Industry, and a newly added Youth class for young inventors below 18 years old. Innovation and technology products on display include:

Smart City: Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics developed the Tumbler Inspection Ball (TIB) Robot, an innovative product for underground sewage tunnel inspections. It can collect interior information in harsh environments over long distances. It overcomes the challenges of inspecting confined underground spaces while capturing clear 360-degree high-definition videos.

Inspired by Tumbler, TIB can avoid capsizing by moving through the water flow. It incorporates advanced multi-sensor fusion techniques and AI while providing high-quality video. TIB can inspect sewage drainage tunnels and decked rainwater ditches, check stability of the nullah and waterside embankment, and survey on the river ecosystem and hydrology state

Smart Finance: Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre (FLAIR) developed the WISIO, a groundbreaking no-code online solution for

training, serving, and deploying various industry focused AI vision models, lowering the entry barrier of vision inspection project.

WISIO offers one-click data integration, auto-labelling, intuitive model management, and real-time analytics, empowering users with no domain knowledge to simplify their workflows, increase productivity, and unlock new insights and business values from AI-driven applications.

Health Technologies and Medicine: Focusing on developing immunoassay technology, Elleon Biotech developed PhenoDot the next generation of immunoassay product. It enables simultaneous detection of both cell surface and secretion markers in a single assay for faster, cheaper, and more accurate phenotyping.

Future applications of PhenoDot include drug binding evaluation and development, cell selection for cloning, antibody generation, and immunotherapy, and diagnostic applications such as cancer marker detection.

Smart Transportation: Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre‘s E-lock helps to reduce duplicate inspection on the same shipment by both Customs authorities at the boundaries, streamlining the clearance process.

E-lock has been deployed in 78 clearance points in Guangdong, Hunan, Fujian province and Macao of the Mainland China. Together with the 13 clearance points in Hong Kong, the Scheme provides the trade with over 1000 routes for conveying transhipment cargo across the boundaries.

Smart Industry: BioLogiQ, a global provider of innovative plant-based material solutions, invented plant-based & sustainable materials and products. These products are expected to reduce the accumulation of plastic pollution in oceans and on the planet, carbon footprint and micro-plastics in the environment. Consumers don’t have to compromise on product experience for sustainability.
Y – Youth (Below 18 years old): A student team of St. Paul’s Co-Educational College Primary School proposed X-Chair, a conceptual explorer chair.

X-Chair is a high-tech wheelchair integrating AI navigation, all-terrain adaptability, and eco-friendly energy, enabling users to move freely in cities, outdoor environments, and extreme terrains. With an intelligent suspension and track wheel system, gyroscopes and AI algorithms to ensure stability, X-Chair can move over stairs, grass, and snow smoothly.

“2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the HKEA, and the second year to host the HKII project”, said Alice Lai, Vice Chairman of HKEA and Project Convenor of HKII. ” For decades, Hong Kong has benefited from a robust I&T ecosystem. However, one of the challenges is the limited stage to showcase innovations to the global business community. Through organising HKII, we are committed to raising the international profile of Hong Kong start-ups, products and inventors by providing them free access to top international trade shows like the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, creating more collaboration opportunities for export and overseas collaboration.”

“On the 50th anniversary of IEIG this year, we are delighted to see innovative inventions from Hong Kong participating in the exhibition, especially innovative ideas from youth joining for the first time, bringing a different global invention experience to our visitors,” said Caroline Simonet, Director of the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. “We wish Hong Kong start-ups could seize the opportunity to find potential buyers and investors from around the world at the world’s top international invention fair.”

“As a biotech start-up, it is not an easy job to promote expert-focused foundational technologies and products. We need to meet biomedical experts from all over the world to explain our research,” said Daniel Sherlock-Yip, founding member of Elleon Biotech, an exhibiting startup. “Participating in the IEIG is a great opportunity for marketing. Through the HKII, we have successfully connected to a number of European and American scientific research and biomedical institutions at the exhibition.”

“Students from participating schools were thrilled to travel from Hong Kong to Geneva, Switzerland, to participate in this world-class I&T exhibition across half the planet,” said Ho Lai Sing, founder of Star Club Scientist Education, who liaises with young inventors from various primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong with HKII. “Participating in HKII to reach global audiences is a valuable and inspiring experience for students. It will encourage students to step up their STEAM studies to the next level and gain a clearer mind for their studying, career and entrepreneurial planning in the future”
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About “Hong Kong Innovation & Invention” (HKII)

“Hong Kong Innovation & Invention” (HKII), organized by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA) and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is an initiative dedicated to showcasing and promoting Hong Kong’s immense potential in innovation and technology (I&T) to a global audience. The Project aims to facilitate collaboration within the industry and cultivate a vibrant I&T culture among the general public.

For more details on the Project, visit

About Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA)

Founded in May 1955, the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA) is a non-profit making trade association registered under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. The Association’s mission is to develop Hong kong as a trading hub for exporters, dedicating its efforts to serve and add value for the exporter community.

*Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the Vetting Committee of the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund.

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VF 8 Is Connecting a New Global VinFast Community

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VinFast’s electric SUV is earning loyalty from Vietnam to the Middle East by fitting seamlessly into real lives, long drives, and daily routines.

HAI PHONG, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – VinFast’s VF 8 is traveling well, winning over drivers across markets with everyday performance, thoughtful design, and uncommon peace of mind.

A VF 8 owner belong to a relatively exclusive, self-selecting club that its maker VinFast have built across the globe. It is the kind of club formed less by marketing than by shared curiosity and a willingness to move early. Owners tend to recognize one another not by badges or decals, but by the confidence that comes from having made a deliberate choice.

The VF 8 holds a special place for VinFast. It was the brand’s first fully international offering, the vehicle tasked with introducing a young Vietnamese automaker to demanding markets abroad. As a result, the car was designed to travel well. Styled in collaboration with Pininfarina, the VF 8 favors clean proportions over visual noise. Beneath the surface, its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and 402 horsepower provide performance that feels reassuring.

In Vietnam, the VF 8 has appealed to high-mileage drivers like Nguyen Phuong Hoang Dung, a Ho Chi Minh City-based construction project manager who covers about 5,000 kilometers a month. “When you drive that much, comfort and stability directly affect your health, your mindset, and how well you work,” he said. Having spent years with gasoline cars, he switched to the VF 8 in August 2025, drawn by its smooth throttle response and calm, seamless acceleration. Now, with more than 20,000 kilometers behind him, he said, “The more I drive it, the more confident I am that choosing the VF 8 was the right decision.”

As the VF 8 expanded into North America and Europe, it increasingly settled into a simpler role: a dependable everyday vehicle. Robert, who has driven his for more than a year and a half, said it has been “a great vehicle,” adding that “you will not find another this size in the price range they offered it.” For Jonathan, the VF 8 fits neatly into daily routines. “For us it’s a city vehicle with short rides every day, and it answers our needs,” he said. “Very comfortable, impressive performance, good in snow, and strong overall.”

In the Middle East, the VF 8’s appeal sharpens as VinFast pairs the car with ownership benefits that are rare in the segment, including complimentary maintenance coverage for five years or 100,000 kilometers. These are not small details in markets where peace of mind often matters as much as design. “The maintenance package made the decision easy,” said an owner in Dubai. “You know exactly where you stand.”

The idea of a VF 8 community is beginning to take shape. Across markets, it connects drivers in Vietnam, Europe, North America, and the Middle East through a shared understanding of what modern electric ownership can be. Thoughtful design. Capable performance. A clear push toward sustainability without asking drivers to compromise their routines.

For those inside the club, the VF 8 is not simply a statement car. No, something even better. A car that makes sense, day after day, in very different parts of the world.

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ONYX Hospitality Group Partners with Yee Fung Group to Launch “Y Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen”, Expanding its Portfolio in China

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading Southeast Asian hospitality management company specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, is proud to announce its new partnership with Yee Fung Group to operate Y Hotel Nanshan in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China.

ONYX Hospitality Group oversees renowned brands including Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence across key destinations in the Asia–Pacific region. This agreement marks another significant milestone in strengthening ONYX’s presence in the Chinese market. Scheduled to open in Q4 2026, the hotel supports ONYX’s long-term growth strategy as it works toward its target of managing more than 75 properties by 2030.

Mr Yuthachai Charanachitta, Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group, commented: “This collaboration reflects the strong confidence Yee Fung Group has in ONYX, following our successful partnership in managing Y Hotel Hong Kong. It represents a significant step forward in building on that success and further expanding ONYX’s presence in the Greater China market. At the same time, this partnership reinforces ONYX’s position as a distinctive ‘Regional Player’, well-positioned for stable and sustainable growth across the region.”

Y Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen featuring 82 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, located within YEE FUNG PLACE on a strategically significant site surrounded by key national infrastructure. The area is supported by five major national sea and land ports, including Shekou, Chiwan and Mawan, servicing more than 150 shipping routes. It is also situated at the heart of one of China’s leading innovation and industrial hubs, home to sectors such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, biomedicine and the marine economy, alongside more than 50 specialised industrial parks.

Y Hotel Nanshan Shenzhen is ideally suited for leisure travellers, offering convenient accessibility just 35 minutes from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport and 31 minutes from Shenzhen North Railway Station, and only 650 metres from Lilin Subway Station. The surrounding area features vibrant food markets and nightlife destinations such as Nanyi Fang, Shekou Sea World, Green World and Houhai, as well as cultural and recreational attractions including Shenzhen Poly Theatre, Shenzhen Talent Park, Nanshan Museum, Nanshan Park and Shenzhen Bay Park. Guests will also find leading shopping centres nearby, including Walmart, Xinhe Shopping Plaza, Garden City, Haiya Mega Mall, Coastal City and Shenzhen Bay MixC.

Furthermore, the hotel is located close to the headquarters of major national technology companies such as ZTE, Tencent, Huawei, Alibaba, Han’s Laser and Mindray, as well as Shenzhen University, positioning it as both a relaxing retreat and a strategic hub for business travellers seeking comfort alongside a distinctive lifestyle experience.Hashtag: #ONYXHospitalityGroup #YeeFungGroup #YHotel #HospitalityManagement #HotelManagement #LifestyleHotel



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ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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AFERIY Unveils Next-Generation Portable Power Station Nomad1800 at CES

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LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 January 2026 – As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 officially opened, AFERIY, an innovative global brand in the portable clean energy sector, announced the launch of its next-generation portable power station, the Nomad1800, drawing widespread attention from industry professionals and the media.

More Compact Size, Greater Power Output

The AFERIY Nomad1800 keeps the same battery capacity while boosting power output by 50% through system and structural optimization. Weighing 11.6 kg, it is about 10% lighter than the previous model.

Despite its lighter design, it delivers 1800 W rated AC output (peak 3600 W), powering appliances like rice cookers, kettles, car refrigerators, and induction cooktops for camping, RVs, and home emergencies.

Fast Charging: 0–80% in 36 Minutes

The Nomad1800 adopts a hybrid fast-charging solution supporting both AC grid power and solar input. It can charge from 0% to 80% in just 36 minutes, significantly reducing charging time. This fast-charging capability allows the Nomad1800 to adapt to short stops, travel intervals, and unexpected power outages, providing users with efficient and predictable energy support.

Safe and Durable LiFePO₄ Battery

The Nomad1800 is equipped with a 1024 Wh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery supplied by EVE Energy. After more than 4,000 charge and discharge cycles, the battery retains up to 80% of its capacity.

An intelligent BMS monitors voltage, current, and temperature to ensure safe, stable operation even under high load or fast charging.

Industry-Leading Seven-Year Warranty

AFERIY offers the Nomad1800 an industry-leading seven-year warranty on core components and systems, reflecting confidence in its quality, safety, and durability.

Comprehensive Power and Safety Protection

The Nomad1800 features multiple output ports, enabling simultaneous power supply to multiple devices. It also supports UPS functionality, switching within 10 milliseconds during grid power interruptions to protect sensitive equipment such as computers and routers.

Under low-load operation, noise levels remain below 30 dB. In addition, the unit includes built-in LED lighting and an SOS flashing mode to enhance safety during nighttime and emergency use.

For more information, please visit the official AFERIY website or AFERIY on Amazon.

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AFERIY is a global brand focused on portable energy storage and clean energy solutions, committed to providing efficient, safe, and reliable power for outdoor activities, home emergency use, and professional applications.

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