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Rallying the World to Keep Up: Announcing New Advisors and Creators for the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse, Propelling Homegrown Startups Towards Global Success
New global thought leadership series spotlighting the HKSTP I&T powerhouse, uniting its soft power of visionaries to rally the world to keep up with Hong Kong’s innovation
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – HKSTP’s Keep Up global brand campaign has taken the world by storm, reaching over 19 million people across 240+ destinations worldwide since its launch in July 2024—a testament to its vision of going global.
The momentum continued with the launch of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse at the Dawn of Visionaries event last Friday, signifying new hope and a new chapter. 150 visionaries gathered to celebrate success, reinforcing the soft power of HKSTP’s exceptional network of Advisors, Advocates, Alumni, Mentors, Partners, and Creators—the true essence that defines HKSTP. The HKSTP I&T Powerhouse will unite the visionaries to propel success, providing startups and entrepreneurs direct access to over 500 corporate partners and 1,000 investors worldwide.
Uniting Visionaries to Drive Global Innovation
At the event, Dr. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, and Amb. George Hara, Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners, have been appointed as Advisors of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse. Meanwhile, internationally acclaimed photographer and artist Wing Shya has joined the network as Creator, further enriching HKSTP’s vibrant ecosystem.
Dr. Allan Zeman is a renowned entrepreneur with a global presence in hospitality and entertainment across Asia and beyond, he will bring invaluable expertise to HKSTP’s brand positioning and international expansion. Meanwhile, Amb. George Hara, a global leader in venture capital and entrepreneurship, will spearhead HKSTP’s investment strategies, which will be instrumental in driving startups towards global success.
Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP, said “Innovation thrives when visionaries unite. The HKSTP I&T Powerhouse is more than a network—it’s a force of creativity, resilience, and collaboration, lighting the way to a future of limitless possibilities. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact. Success is all about commitment and persistence—keep up with us, and together, we will make Kong Kong’s innovations shine on the global stage.”
Igniting Global Momentum: Hong Kong’s Innovation Story Told Across Borders
The Keep Up global brand campaign is on a mission to call on like-minded visionaries to stay ahead with HKSTP’s innovations and global impact. Spotlighting the global influence of the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse, HKSTP has launched a new global thought leadership series featuring its visionaries who are pioneering breakthroughs, challenging conventions, and pushing the boundaries of technology.
Hilda Chan, CMO of HKSTP, said, “We are rallying the world to keep up with our I&T Powerhouse. The latest global series brings together influential leaders in high-impact discussions that spark fresh perspectives and foster collaboration. We’re also fusing technology, art, and culture, using bold visual content to reimagine technology through an artistic lens and ignite cultural conversations that will shape the future.”
With the new Creators joining the network, HKSTP collaborates with Wing Shya and Hypebeast to reinterpret technology as artwork through a collection of emotional and abstract photographs. The vision is to inspire the global audience to view technology through a new lens —one that goes beyond just science and innovation.
Doubling down on global thought leadership, HKSTP partnered with The Economist to host a high-profile panel at the 5th Annual Technology for Change, highlighting Hong Kong’s commitment to talent, R&D expansion, and investment growth. Additionally, HKSTP joined forces with Monocle to host the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse Breakfast Club, bringing together 10 esteemed industry leaders. It also featured HKSTP Advisor on The Entrepreneurs, a bespoke radio programme hosted by Tom Edwards, Head of Radio, discussing how innovation and technology shapes Hong Kong’s modern identity.
HKSTP also rolled out the Keep Up with global platforms including Cathay Pacific, South China Morning Post Fortune, Bloomberg and BBC, reaching over 19 million global audience across 240+ destinations.
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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 as a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 14 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,200 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing Life and Health tech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
The growing engine offers comprehensive support including R&D infrastructure, investment expertise, industry connections and more, in attracting and nurturing talent, accelerating ideation, and commercialising innovation for technology ventures, all with the I&T journey built around key locations across Hong Kong and branched towards Shenzhen to continuously contribute to the development of I&T making a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.
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GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank in the Philippines. Through this launch, GoTyme becomes one of the first issuers in the Philippine market to enable Apple Pay, giving 10 million customers an easy, secure and private way to pay using their Apple devices.
As one of the country’s fastest-growing digital banks, GoTyme continues to accelerate its digital payments strategy by expanding secure, seamless and convenient payment experiences for Filipino consumers. Customers can now securely add their GoTyme debit card to Apple Wallet and make contactless payments in stores, within apps and online wherever Apple Pay is accepted.
Apple Pay uses industry-leading tokenisation technology, meaning card numbers are never stored on devices or shared with merchants. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, with every transaction authenticated through Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode, providing an additional layer of security while delivering a fast, frictionless checkout experience.
Nate Clark, President and CEO at GoTyme Bank commented: “At GoTyme Bank, we’re constantly looking for ways to make banking simpler, safer and more rewarding for our customers. Bringing Apple Pay to GoTyme Bank customers in the Philippines gives them an easy and secure way to pay wherever they shop while continuing to earn rewards points on all their transactions. This is another step in our commitment to making everyday banking more beautiful and convenient for our customers.
The launch comes as digital payments continue to reshape the Philippine economy. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments now account for more than half of all retail payment transactions, as consumers increasingly embrace mobile-first banking and contactless payments. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration continues to rise, supporting growing demand for digital wallets and tokenised payment experiences. As digital commerce accelerates, enabling secure mobile payments through services such as Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly important differentiator for financial institutions.
Minh-Ha Truong, Head of Growth, APAC at Paymentology, added: “As a long-standing partner to GoTyme, we’re proud to support another significant milestone in its growth journey. Bringing Apple Pay to market demonstrates how modern, cloud-native issuer processing enables digital banks to rapidly deliver innovative payment experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security, scalability and performance. Together, we’re helping shape the future of digital payments in the Philippines.”
The launch further strengthens GoTyme’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital banks and highlights the value of Paymentology’s cloud-native issuer processing platform in helping banks and fintechs rapidly introduce innovative payment capabilities that meet evolving customer expectations.
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New Documentary Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun From Discovery to Debut on August 20 in Southeast Asia
Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Taiwan, Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun highlights how the people of Liugdui have thrived alongside the land for over 300 years. Following local scholars, farmers, and artisans, the documentary explores how this community adapts its deep-rooted traditions—from water stewardship to food heritage—in response to environmental and economic change, offering vital modern insights on sustainability, rural revitalization, and cultural continuity.
Across three episodes—Water, agriculture, and food—the documentary explores how the people of Liugdui blend tradition with modern innovation. Viewers meet groundwater experts, farmers pioneering sustainable crops, and artisans repurposing local materials like betel nut, alongside culinary practitioners who preserve Hakka identity through ancestral rituals, communal feasts, and family traditions that unite generations.
Audiences will discover a community that views tradition not as something fixed in the past, but as a living legacy that continues to evolve. From innovative groundwater management and botanical dyeing to ritual feasts and modern interpretations of Hakka cuisine – the documentary celebrates the creativity, resilience, and values that have sustained Liugdui for centuries.
Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun premieres in Southeast Asia on Discovery Channel, Thursday, August 20 at 7:10pm; TLC Channel, Monday, August 24 at 7:10pm; and Discovery Asia, Tuesday, August 25 at 9:25pm.
Hashtag: #Discovery
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About Discovery Channel
The launch press conference broke away from tradition with a vibrant runway show featuring celebrity “Hot Spring Travel Navigators,” including acclaimed chef Edward Lee from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, visual identity creative director Yen Po-Chun, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taiwan Chairman Kazuma Otsuka, and actor-host Andrew Chau. Together with local businesses, they showcased regional agriculture, specialties, and lifestyle products.
The official launch celebration kicks off on September 4 at Guguan Park in Taichung, featuring a themed parade with over 500 participants and the lighting ceremony for the Lishan–Guguan Light Art Festival, which stars a massive eight-meter “OhBear” light installation. The festivities continue on September 5 with a guided tribal trekking tour in Guguan, offering participants an exclusive NT$500 accommodation discount.
To promote four-season wellness tourism globally, the campaign partners with the East Asia Hot Spring Association for an international symposium on September 4. Key promotions also include complimentary LINE POINTS for new followers, curated packages starting at NT$299, and a flash sale of 800 limited NT$1 Hot Spring Vouchers for the Double 11 Shopping Festival. Furthermore, cross-sector collaborations offer half-price entry to national forest areas, limited-edition Taiwan Railway bento boxes, and Guanziling mud spring skincare products to enrich the travel experience.Hashtag: #TaiwanFourSeasonSprings
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