Sri Lanka Bar Smoke & Bitters Honoured with Coveted Michter's Art of Hospitality Award as Part of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - Sri Lanka's celebrated coastal venue Smoke & Bitters has been named winner of the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award in the run-up to Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026. Voted for by more than 300 members of the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, this award recognises an establishment that has delivered exceptional hospitality over the past 18 months, setting a new benchmark for guest experience across the region. Located on Pehembiya Beach in...
2026-06-30 4:22 AM EDT
World's First Commercial Multimodal LLM for Cultural Tourism Enters Broad Application
Xi'an, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2026) - The world's first commercial multimodal large language model (LLM) for cultural tourism, called BoGuan, has entered broad application in Xi'an, China. This model generates commercial returns by supporting the creation of digital IP for intangible cultural heritage, the development of cultural tourism applications, and the improvement of short drama production. This is injecting new momentum into both China's heritage preservation initiatives...
2026-06-29 12:27 PM EDT
Hong Kong Celebrates Surge of Global Enterprises Driving Investment and Opportunities
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2026) - More than 380 representatives of global enterprises joined a welcome reception yesterday (June 25) for 413 newly arrived or expanded overseas and Chinese Mainland companies in Hong Kong. During the reception, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the government's investment promotion agency, announced impressive results for the first half of 2026, revealing that these enterprises are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.8 billion) in foreign...
2026-06-26 8:22 AM EDT
Paddles Up! Hong Kong Marks 50 Years of International Dragon Boat Thrills
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2026) - With top teams from around the world gearing up for the hotly contested Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races this weekend (June 27-28), participants and spectators can expect a bumper programme of action, fun and entertainment along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui - one of the city's most vibrant districts known for its iconic skyline views and tourist attractions. There is much to celebrate. This year marks the 50th...
2026-06-25 10:34 AM EDT
Luis Suarez Joins 1win as Official Football Expert for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico City, Mexico--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2026) - The international brand 1win has announced a partnership with football legend Luis Suarez, who joins the company as its official football expert and ambassador for the FIFA World Cup 2026 season. Luis Suarez To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsf
2026-06-25 4:49 AM EDT
HKSTP Leads Largest-Ever Hong Kong Delegation to BIO 2026 Showcasing Life and Health Tech Strength
Hong Kong SAR and San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2026) - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with InvestHK as co-organiser, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as supporting organisation, and five renowned local universities - The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong - to form...
2026-06-24 6:51 AM EDT
Thailand Launches FastPass Program, Unlocking USD 21 billion in Strategic High-Tech Investment
Bangkok, Thailand--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2026) - Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul formally launched Thailand FastPass at Government House, mobilizing over USD 21 billion (approximately 700 billion baht) in strategic high-tech investment. The program integrates eight government agencies to cut regulatory approval timelines by up to 50 percent, accelerating approved investments from license to operating factory. Cannot view this video? Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u5WiTCvoWE
2026-06-23 6:21 AM EDT
Hong Kong unlocks new opportunities with Central Asia
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2026) - Led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, a high-level delegation visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (May 31 - June 5) is already paying dividends, forging fresh opportunities to deepen ties between Central Asia, Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The business delegation comprised over 70 representatives from Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises of various sectors. During the visit, 96 bilateral...
2026-06-23 3:07 AM EDT
HKSTP Forges an Asia-Europe Innovation Gateway at VivaTech 2026
SAR and Paris, France--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has successfully concluded its Paris delegation to Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, which celebrated its 10th anniversary as a global stage for ambitious startups from June 17 to 20. HKSTP reinforces its impactful role as Asia's I&T ecosystem orchestrator, by confirming the signing of multiple memorandums of understanding (MOU) between Park companies and the European I&T...
2026-06-22 7:28 AM EDT
Successful Debut of International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 20, 2026) - Hong Kong's Government Flying Service (GFS) held its inaugural three-day International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services (ISERAS) (June 16-18), bringing together more than 230 policymakers, experts and academics, and industry representatives from over 70 institutions and accredited organisations. With participants from places including Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Australia, the United Kingdom, Austria, Indonesia,...
2026-06-20 12:17 AM EDT
Hong Kong Universities Scale Global Heights, Cementing Education Hub Status
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2026) - Hong Kong universities continue to excel on the international stage with five institutions ranked among the world's top 100 and, for the first time, two in the top 20 of the 2027 World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on June 18. A spokesman for Hong Kong's Education Bureau (EDB) said that with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's full commitment to developing Hong Kong into an education...
2026-06-19 12:25 AM EDT
Dayos Releases Athena: Agentic Replacement for Oracle and Workday AMS Contracts, Now Generally Available
Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Dayos Pte. Ltd., the Singapore-based AI company, today announced the general availability of Athena, the latest release of Hero, its agentic platform for Oracle and Workday support. Hero is a direct replacement for traditional Application Managed Services (AMS) contracts - not a tool layered on top - and is available to enterprise customers immediately via Dayos' Starter and Pro plans. Cannot view this video? Visit:
2026-06-18 9:15 AM EDT
Hong Kong Rises to No.2 Globally in Competitiveness
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - Hong Kong jumped one place to become the world's second most competitive economy, according to the 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking published today (June 18) by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). It is Hong Kong's highest ranking since 2019, and builds on three consecutive years of improvement. Welcoming the report, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government said,...
2026-06-18 6:52 AM EDT
1win VIP Community Member Ilia Topuria Sets for Historic UFC Freedom 250 Main Event
Mexico City, Mexico--(Newsfile Corp. - June 13, 2026) - As UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career, international brand 1win highlights the recent acceptance of the undefeated MMA superstar to the 1win VIP Community, ahead of the historic UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14. IMG 8165To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2026-06-13 12:26 AM EDT
Verdant Rock Receives BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings
Hamilton, Bermuda--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2026) - Verdant Rock Limited has received a BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings effective 12 June 2026. Combined with a Class 3B Insurer license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), effective 6 May 2026, the company is in a strong position to extend financial guarantees on bonds and loans in emerging markets for beneficiaries globally. We provide irrevocable, unconditional, on-demand...
2026-06-12 11:04 AM EDT
Hong Kong Wraps up Successful Mission to Deepen Ties with Central Asia
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - A large high-level business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), today (June 5) wrapped up its five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively, achieving fruitful results of strengthening bilateral relations and deepening ties with Central Asia. The delegation of over 70 business and institutional leaders from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland is the largest and most...
2026-06-05 9:18 AM EDT
Hong Kong Forges New Opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2026) - A large delegation, led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (June 1-6) to forge closer ties with Central Asia. Comprising over 70 business and professional representatives from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, the delegation has already yielded significant results at its first stop in Kazakhstan. Speaking at a business luncheon in Astana yesterday (June...
2026-06-03 6:49 AM EDT
Take Your Shot & Make Your Moment: OPPO Ignites Football Culture with Technology at the UEFA Champions League Final
Budapest, Hungary--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2026) - The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Final has drawn to a spectacular close in Budapest, with Paris Saint-Germain emerging victorious to lift the legendary trophy. As an official partner of the UEFA Champions League for four consecutive years, global technology brand OPPO joined the celebrations to mark the end of another action-packed season supporting football development and football culture worldwide with technology. With its advanced...
2026-05-30 6:34 PM EDT
Smooth Take-Off for New Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2026) - Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2), further boosting the city's position as global aviation hub. In 2025, HKIA handled 61 million passenger trips, representing a year-on-year growth of 15%. It has recently garnered several prestigious recognitions for its outstanding performance in areas including security processing, aviation infrastructure,...
2026-05-29 2:17 AM EDT
Hong Kong Rises to World No.1 Cross-Boundary Wealth Hub
Hong Kong SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2026) - Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group (May 27). Hong Kong has emerged as the world's largest cross-boundary wealth management centre To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
2026-05-28 8:03 AM EDT