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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
20 Start-ups Showcase at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion in VivaTech 2025
Presenting Cutting-Edge Solutions and Innovations and Fostering Global Collaborations through Seminars and Networking Events - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will bring together 20 start-ups to participate in Viva Technology 2025 in Paris. - The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will showcase the cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, FinTech, and more. - A series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception will enhance international cooperation and highlight Hong Kong's vibrant start-up and technology ecosystem. HONG KONG - June 3, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Strategic Partner, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, and supporting organisations including Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), and Hong Kong Cyberport, will stage the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2025 in Paris, Europe's biggest start-up and tech event from 11 to 14 June 2025. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will feature 20 start-ups, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, HealthTech, Sustainable and ClimateTech, and FinTech, and host a series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception to attract global investors and buyers, fostering international collaboration and showcasing Hong Kong's dynamic start-up and technology ecosystem. VivaTech connects start-ups, tech leaders, corporates, and investors to drive innovation and business collaboration. The HKTDC's Hong Kong Tech Pavilion helps local start-ups and tech firms enter global markets while promoting Hong Kong's unique advantages and reinforcing its status as a world-class innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel, said: 'The HKTDC actively supports start-up development through a wide range of activities and support services to enhance their competitiveness and expand global reach. These include launching Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at major overseas tech events and organising events like the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) and Start-up Express in Hong Kong. This year's VivaTech focuses on AI, healthtech, climatetech, and sustainability, areas that align closely with the development of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will provide a valuable platform for showcasing innovation, attracting investment, and expanding into the European market while raising international awareness of Hong Kong start-ups.' Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem is one of the most vibrant in Asia, with strengths in R&D capabilities, advanced technological infrastructure, robust legal system, and world-class intellectual property protection regime. As a business hub and international trading centre in Asia, Hong Kong provides a strategic platform for connecting innovation, expertise, and patents with global capital. Its strategic location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) with access to over 86 million consumers, makes Hong Kong an ideal gateway to the entire GBA and also Asia and the world. During VivaTech, the HKTDC will host a series of events including seminars, pitching sessions, workshop and networking reception. On 11 June, the seminar Hong Kong: Fast-Growing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub will feature speakers Josephine Chan, Senior Manager, New Ventures Development of HKSTP, Florian Lang, Founder and CEO APAC of Libertify, and Benny Cheng, Founder & CEO of Insight Capital, who will discuss the advantages and prospects of Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem. Hong Kong Start-ups Pitching to Global Investors On 12 June, start-ups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion will also pitch their cutting-edge solutions and innovative products to global investors. Start-ups focus on AI, Robotics and FinTech, such as Pantheon Lab, which uses deep-learning technology to create software applications for developing quality and self-generated visual content, Robocore, a leading developer of applications for robotic platforms, and Midas Analytics, a data consulting company based on artificial intelligence and big data technologies, will present their groundbreaking innovations. Start-ups focusing on Health Tech, Sustainable & Climate Tech, such as Braillic, specialising in Augmented Reality (AR) guided surgical navigation system, HairCoSys, which developed a hair and scalp AI health diagnosis platform, and OKOsix, which developed world's first plastic-free multifunctional bio-based material, will showcase their innovations advancing human well-being and a more sustainable future. On 13 June, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, will attend the Workshop and Networking Reception – From Hong Kong to the World: Embarking on the New Journey of Innovation and deliver a keynote speech. Cindy Chow, Executive Director & CEO of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, together with Sandbox VR, Orcauboat, and viAct, will share how Hong Kong start-ups succeed on an international stage. Yang Ming, CEO of Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited will share the advantages of choosing Hong Kong as springboard for global expansion. The followed panel discussion will be moderated by Christopher Lai, Director, France, Spain & Portugal of HKTDC. Cindy Chow, Chapman Lee, Director of Imsight Technology Co., Limited, Kenny Oktavius, Co-founder & CEO of Point Fit Technology Limited, and Jean-Baptiste Roy, Founding Partner of Asia Sports Tech, will explore the advantages of Hong Kong start-up ecosystem from both investor and start-up perspective and how to leverage Hong Kong's advantages to seize new opportunities. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located at Hall 1 Booth F48, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 9th edition of VivaTech is expected to attract over 165,000 visitors, 3,500 exhibitors, 13,500 start-ups, and 3,200 investors. Industry leaders from around the world will share unique insights, making the event the highlight of the global tech ecosystem. List of 20 Start-ups at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion: Photo download: Websites: Media enquiries For enquiries, please contact HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Media Room: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aurora Mobile's Subsidiaries EngageLab and GPTBots.ai Achieve SOC 2 Type II Certification, Setting a New Benchmark for Global Data Security
SHENZHEN, China, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) ('Aurora Mobile' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its flagship platforms, EngageLab and have both successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II certification. This milestone underscores Aurora Mobile's unwavering commitment to the highest international standards of data security, privacy, and operational excellence. SOC 2 Type II, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is a globally recognized auditing standard that rigorously evaluates the design and operational effectiveness of a company's controls over a defined period. This certification covers five key trust service criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. What This Means for Our Clients and Partners: Enterprise-Grade Security: Aurora Mobile, through its platforms EngageLab and safeguards client data with industry-leading security controls and continuous monitoring, ensuring protection across critical areas such as security, availability, and confidentiality. Global Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certification supports our clients' regulatory and business requirements worldwide, facilitating secure business expansion. Operational Excellence: The certification validates our ability to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions for mission-critical applications across industries. "Data security and privacy are at the heart of Aurora Mobile's mission," said Chris Lo, CEO at Aurora Mobile. "Achieving SOC 2 Type II certification for both EngageLab and is a testament to our ongoing investment in security and compliance, empowering our clients to innovate and grow with absolute confidence." With this achievement, Aurora Mobile further strengthens its position as a trusted technology partner for enterprises seeking secure, compliant, and intelligent customer engagement and AI solutions on a global scale. About EngageLabEngageLab is a world-leading AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solution provider, unites technology and versatility to offer seamless customer interactions across every channel, including Email, AppPush, WebPush, OTP, SMS and WhatsApp Business. It empowers businesses to build lasting relationships and achieve higher conversions and retention. With a strong focus on innovation and performance, EngageLab supports businesses in over 220 countries and regions, delivering more than 1 million messages every second across various channels. About is an enterprise AI agent platform that empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Offering end-to-end AI solutions across customer service, knowledge search, data analysis, and lead generation, enables enterprises to harness the full potential of AI with ease. With seamless integration into various systems, and support for scalable, secure deployments, is dedicated to reducing costs, accelerating growth, and helping businesses thrive in the AI era. For more information, please visit and About Aurora Mobile Limited Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises' digital transformation. For more information, please visit Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as 'will,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'future,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'confident' and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. 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A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile's strategies; Aurora Mobile's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile's ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. For more information, please contact: Aurora Mobile LimitedE-mail: ir@ Christensen In China Ms. Xiaoyan SuPhone: +86-10-5900-1548E-mail: In US Ms. Linda Bergkamp Phone: +1-480-614-3004Email:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Columbia Threadneedle to Debut New Active Quartet in Europe
Columbia Threadneedle Investments will join other legacy fund managers entering Europe's active ETF market with a suite of four equity strategies later this year. The Boston-based asset manager is awaiting regulatory approval to launch its initial UCITS ETF offering covering global, U.S., Europe and emerging markets. The four ETFs 'will build on' the investment approach of the U.S.-listed Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (RECS), which is passively managed and replicates the performance of the Beta Advantage Research Enhanced US Equity index. The index is sector neutral versus the Russell 1000 and combines quality, value and 'catalyst' factors to select well-rated securities based on the manager's own quantitative model. The upcoming UCITS ETF suite will also be 'benchmark-aware,' with a 'repeatable investment strategy' and 'rules based approach.' However, the European offering will be run by U.S.-based Senior Portfolio Manager Chris Lo and his team, intended to be 'truly active, designed to outperform the index,' the firm said. Richard Vincent, head of product EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, commented, 'Bringing active ETFs to Europe and building on the foundations of our successful offering in the U.S. is a natural expansion, tapping into years of expertise in delivering ETF solutions to our U.S. clients.' Michaela Collet Jackson, EMEA head of distribution and marketing, added, 'Active ETFs are increasingly adopted by clients as an efficient way to implement portfolios. By leveraging our U.S. track record, we can provide clients excellent value for money. We believe this presents a real growth opportunity for us in the region.' The firm currently offers 14 U.S.-domiciled ETFs housing $5.5 billion in assets under management collectively. After debuting its initial four-strong suite, it plans to build out its range in Europe to include active fixed-income ETFs next year. This article was originally published at sister publication ETF | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Columbia Threadneedle to roll out active ETF offering in Europe
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is set to introduce a selection of four UCITS active equity ETFs in the UK and Europe, pending regulatory approval. This initiative will expand the firm's existing Active ETF offerings, available in the US. The new product line will be managed by Chris Lo, a senior portfolio manager based in the US, along with his team, who currently oversee $15bn in assets across 13 funds domiciled in the US. The ETFs will provide European investors with access to equities from global, US, European, and emerging markets. The firm intends to expand this range to include fixed income active ETFs in the following year. Columbia Threadneedle Investments Product (EMEA) head Richard Vincent said: 'We continually look to develop and broaden our investment offering for clients by providing innovative, value for money products and solutions that complement our existing offering.' The forthcoming active equity ETFs are designed to meet specific requirements of discretionary fund buyers. These include providing core equity exposures that are benchmark-aware while aiming to generate alpha through selective stock choices. The investment strategy will utilise a combination of quantitative and fundamental research in a structured approach that is straightforward for investors to comprehend. Additionally, the ETFs are claimed to offer 'transparency' and 'cost-efficiency', with daily disclosures of investment decisions, a portfolio structured for low transaction costs, and 'competitive' fee structures. Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA distribution and marketing head Michaela Collet Jackson said: 'We are excited to bring this innovative and differentiated investment strategy to market in Europe within an Active ETF wrapper. 'The four new Active ETFs will complement our existing open-ended fund offering, increasing optionality for clients who are looking for core active building blocks for their portfolios.' As of 31 March 2025, Columbia Threadneedle had $5.5bn in assets across 14 US-domiciled ETFs. "Columbia Threadneedle to roll out active ETF offering in Europe" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Mayor
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Columbia Threadneedle Investments expanding US active ETF range to Europe
Due to be completed by the end of 2025, the rollout will see four equity-focused active strategies launched, subject to regulatory approval, with plans for active fixed income ETFs to be brought to market next year. At first, the product range will be run by US-based senior portfolio manager Chris Lo and his team, which manages $15bn worth of assets across 13 US domiciled funds. Europe's first active travel ETF launched The four strategies will provide European clients exposure to US, Europe, global and emerging market equities and look to provide core equity exposures with convi…
