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ReThink HK 2024 Spearheads Sustainable Development in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taking place from 12 – 13 September 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the fifth edition of ReThink HK successfully envisioned the roadmap to a climate-smart future for Hong Kong. Spanning three halls at level 1 of HKCEC, ReThink HK comprised of 120 sessions across 8 themed conference theatres and stages alongside a Sustainable Solutions Expo featuring around 250 exhibiting companies, marking the event’s largest edition since launching in 2020. Gathering over 500 renowned speakers, the event’s conference line-up empowered businesses to adopt strategic frameworks for achieving net-zero goals. Concurrently, the Sustainable Solutions Expo offered a collaborative platform for delegates to forge direct partnerships, to translate those goals into tangible outcomes. Bringing together and expecting record-breaking 8,000+ attendees, the unparalleled business ecosystem event fostered an environment of collaboration amongst their diverse array of corporate supporters, public entities, and sustainability experts.

 

The opening ceremony invited Mr Tse Chin-wan, BBS, JP, Secretary for Environment and Ecology to be Guest of Honour and set the stage for the two-day program, bringing together government officials, business leaders, sustainability practitioners, and researchers to share a collective vision for a resilient and sustainable Hong Kong economy.

“As we navigate a complex web of environmental, social, and economic challenges, recognizing the inextricable link between business development and sustainability serves as a crucial guiding principle moving forward. By leveraging the expertise and strengths of our diverse sponsors, supporting organizations, and content partners, we have curated a visionary multi-tiered event model that inspires thousands of attendees to take collective action. ReThink HK is the first step towards building the foundation for a sustainable Hong Kong economy, where sustainable development, business success, and collaboration go hand-in-hand.” said Mr Chris Brown, Founder & CEO of ReThink HK 2024.

Transformative Solutions brought by New Exhibitors

This year, the event played host to around 250 exhibitors, with more than half participating for the first time. Through presenting a range of cutting-edge products and solutions, these new exhibitors equipped attendees with pioneering tools to take climate action.

The newly introduced Smart Mobility and Transportation Sector, which is in partnership with the eMobility Network and the Hong Kong E-Vehicles Business General Association, featured over 15 exhibitors and brands showcasing pioneering solutions to advance Hong Kong’s sustainable transportation goals. CLP Power and its partners from the eMobility Network, presented one-stop solutions for power supply, innovative energy data analytics platform, state-of-art commercial electric vehicles and equipment with diverse charging technologies, as well as a range of green finance support services to promote the wider adoption of electric commercial vehicles across Hong Kong. Adding to the showcase of sustainable transportation solutions, Zung Fu, one of the eMobility Network members, launched three new electric vehicle models:  the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter and eEconic, as well as the Denza D9, expanding the options available to eco-conscious consumers as the city accelerates its decarbonization efforts. Another member, New Energy, introduced the Kaiyi X3Pro EV, a new taxi model, aligning with the city’s commitment to enhancing sustainable transportation solutions. Complementing this, Alexander Dennis debuted the Enviro100EV, their cutting-edge 25-seater single decker electric bus, demonstrating the potential of zero-emission technology to revolutionize the city’s public transit landscape.

To showcase a multitude of diverse perspectives to sustainable innovation, ReThink HK collaborated with leading organisations to provide dedicated exhibitor displays, including the European Pavilion, Canadian Pavilion, BEC Pavilion, Start-up Pavilion, Scale-up Pavilion, NGO Pavilion, expanded FSES (Fullness Social Enterprises Society) Pavilion, and the newest Cyberport Pavilion.

An Event Curated through Extensive Partnerships

Placing collaboration at the forefront of their high-value event model, ReThink HK not only catalysed cross-sectoral partnerships within the Hong Kong sustainability ecosystem, but simultaneously built the event through extensive partnerships.

As their exclusive co-organiser, Business Environment Council (BEC) has once again enriched the event experience by co-curating the BEC Pavilion and BEC Business Transformation Theatre. The 2-day BEC Business Transformation Theatre occurred alongside six other content-themed Theatres, hosting over 60 leaders and experts to rethink how communities function in Hong Kong, alongside rethinking how SMEs approach sustainability.

“We are excited to celebrate our fourth year of collaboration with ReThink HK. Through our exclusive partnership, we have successfully united our members to exchange best practices and drive changes in green business models. This has amplified the impact of our net-zero initiatives, empowered businesses to embrace environmental and social responsibilities, and fostered a city-wide movement that uplifts industries and society as a whole. Moving forward we shall remain steadfast in our commitment towards driving positive change in the business sector and the wider community. Let’s work together to unite all sectors and champion collective responsibility in tackling climate challenges as we strive for a greener and more sustainable Hong Kong.” stated Mr Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer of BEC.

Rethink HK is proud to have secured extensive support from corporate partners and sponsors, all united by their shared vision for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable city, for all. This year’s leading Sponsors include BNP Paribas, ERM, EY, Hactl, Hang Lung Properties, Hong Kong Land, HSBC, JLL, Lufthansa, MTR Corporation, OCBC, RESET Carbon, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Swire Pacific and UNIFI3D amongst many more. Their extensive collaboration network underscores ReThink HK’s unparalleled approach to driving sustainable change across industries. By uniting stakeholders from various sectors, the event fosters a sense of shared responsibility in paving the path towards a circular and net-zero Hong Kong economy.

Comprehensive Conference Shaping Remarkable Insights

Comprising eight theatres and stages, a series of deep-dive workshops, and stimulating roundtable discussion, the ReThink HK Conference brought together renowned experts to shape the sustainability discourse across 120+ sessions. The theatres and stages represented the prevalent facets of sustainable development, including the Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote), BEC Business Transformation Theatre, Sustainable Buildings & Facilities Theatre, People & Purpose Theatre, Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre, Sustainable Finance & Supply Chains Theatre, along with the Change Makers Stage and newly introduced European Stage. Facilitating open dialogue and knowledge sharing, a series of Roundtable Workshops explored approaches to rethinking talent development, artificial intelligence, food systems, diversity and inclusion, marketing and communications, and Hong Kong streets.

Gearing Up for ReThink HK 2025

Building upon previous success, the sixth edition of ReThink HK, returning on 11 – 12 September 2025 at Hall 1 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, will elevate the experience with an expanded array of exhibitors, innovative solutions, and comprehensive conference topics. Bringing together business leaders, sustainability practitioners, and thought leaders from across the globe, ReThink HK remains committed to catalysing tangible transformations towards a brighter, greener, and more sustainable tomorrow.

PR Newswire is the Official News Distribution Partner of the fifth edition of ReThink HK.

About ReThink HK  

ReThink HK is a unique annual event that helps organisations align sustainable business practices at every stage of their value chain, showcases innovation and solutions accelerating sustainable transformation. ReThink unites the ecosystem so all stakeholders and communities can contribute to and look forward to a climate-smart and equitable city, for everyone. All delegate fees contribute to funding local impact projects with Hong Kong charities.  

For ReThink HK 2023 Event Programme, please visit: https://rethink-event.com/conference/ 

For more event information, please visit ReThink HK’s website: https://rethink-event.com/

For enquiries, please contact:  

Ms Maggie Tse 

Event Director 

maggie.t@rethink-event.com 

Ms Jessica Chan 

Head of Marketing & Partnerships 

jessica.c@rethink-event.com 

About ReThink Foundation 

The ReThink Foundation serves as a platform for rethinking how Hong Kong’s NGOs can harness partnerships to maximize collective social impact. Through their leading initiative, the ReThink NGOs Program, the foundation empowers NGOs to leverage strategic partnerships, offering a funding and fellowship programme for chosen highly-impactful partnership-focused NGO projects. All proceeds generated from the ReThink HK 2024 delegate pass sales will contribute to support and fund the ReThink NGOs Program. From their flagship event, ReThink HK, to the foundation’s ReThink NGOs program, the ethos of collaboration lies in the heart of all initiatives. 

For more details, please visit ReThink Foundation’s website https://rethink-foundation.org/.

Event photos please download here: Press release photos

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Driving Certainty Through Uncertainty: eclicktech’s Engineering Approach to Agentic AI

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XI’AN, China, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As generative AI moves from experimentation to enterprise deployment, the industry focus is shifting from model capability to operational reliability. The challenge is no longer simply building smarter AI, but ensuring AI systems can operate safely and consistently inside complex production environments.

eclicktech recently shared its internal engineering practices around Agentic AI, highlighting how the company is applying context engineering, multi-cloud infrastructure, and layered security frameworks to support enterprise-scale AI deployment.

To support global operations across more than 230 countries and regions, eclicktech built its Cycor platform around a multi-cloud architecture integrating AWS, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and other providers. According to the company, this approach improves infrastructure flexibility, reduces vendor lock-in risk, and enables more efficient orchestration of large-scale Kubernetes clusters and AI workloads.

eclicktech stated that one of the key lessons from early Agent development was that prompt engineering alone was insufficient for enterprise deployment. The company therefore shifted toward context engineering — an approach focused on delivering the right information, at the right time, while optimizing limited token resources.

Its engineering framework includes six layers of context management covering active sessions, short-term memory, long-term semantic storage, knowledge graphs, operational experience, and reusable organizational skills. The system also supports proactive context injection, allowing relevant operational history and risk information to be surfaced automatically before sensitive actions are executed.

To improve inference efficiency, eclicktech introduced layered token governance and progressive tool-loading mechanisms, dynamically loading tools and information only when required. The company said this approach helped improve tool selection accuracy and reduce unnecessary token consumption during complex operational workflows.

Security remains a core requirement throughout the architecture. eclicktech’s governance framework includes namespace isolation, dry-run verification, human approval workflows, rule-based validation, and rollback mechanisms designed to reduce operational risks associated with AI-driven automation.

According to eclicktech, the next stage of enterprise AI competition will depend not only on model capability, but also on engineering reliability, infrastructure orchestration, context management, and organizational knowledge systems.

Note: Certain technical information referenced in this article is derived from eclicktech’s internal engineering practices and is provided for industry reference purposes only.

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How a Unified Monetization Solution Is Driving eCPM and Revenue Growth for Casual Games Worldwide

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Casual, hyper-casual, and hybrid-casual games have become dominant categories in the global mobile market, making in-app advertising (IAA) a key driver of monetization success. However, many developers continue to face major challenges, including unstable fill rates, fluctuating eCPMs, difficulties balancing multiple regional markets, and the ongoing tradeoff between user experience and revenue growth.

To address these issues, zMaticoo has compiled a series of monetization case studies from leading game publishers and studios across China, Vietnam, Europe, and North America. These teams span hyper-casual, puzzle, board, card, and light-casual game categories, with DAUs ranging from millions to tens of millions. By adopting the same monetization framework, they achieved simultaneous growth in fill rate, eCPM, and ad revenue while maintaining stable user experience.

A common challenge among these teams was the shrinking monetization margin across global markets, creating an urgent need for sustainable revenue growth. At the same time, developers were cautious about over-monetization negatively impacting retention and player engagement.

To solve these challenges, zMaticoo introduced an AI-driven monetization system with full-funnel optimization capabilities. The platform connects developers directly to premium global advertiser budgets across both performance and brand advertising. AI models identify high-value traffic in real time based on region, audience, and usage scenarios, prioritizing high-eCPM demand sources. Separate bidding strategies are applied for mature and emerging markets to avoid revenue loss caused by one-size-fits-all pricing models.

The platform also provides refined ad format optimization:

Banner Ads: optimized display share and loading timing to improve SOV and stabilize eCPM;Interstitial Ads: precisely triggered during high-value moments such as level completion or pause screens, with especially strong premiums in emerging markets;Rewarded Video: deeply integrated into gameplay loops, delivering high user acceptance and conversion performance.

On the technical side, zMaticoo optimized SDK infrastructure to improve fill stability under weak network conditions. Ad loading time was reduced from five seconds to under two seconds through a rebuilt loading architecture. Progressive asset loading further minimized timeout-related drop-offs. AI-powered ad templates dynamically generated personalized creatives, improving both CTR and conversion performance.

The zMaticoo team also provides one-stop operational and analytics support. Developers can monitor fill rate, impressions, eCPM, and revenue through a unified dashboard, while dedicated optimization specialists provide 7×12 support for A/B testing, strategy iteration, and scaling guidance. The platform is deeply integrated with major mediation solutions, enabling one-time integration and multi-scenario deployment while reducing development and maintenance costs.

According to zMaticoo platform data:

In mature markets including the United States, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, banner eCPMs increased by 5%–10%, while interstitial premiums improved by over 5%;In emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, and Southeast Asia, interstitial eCPMs increased by more than 10%.

The monetization framework has demonstrated effectiveness across hyper-casual, puzzle, board/card, and utility app categories, supporting both rapid scale-up and long-term monetization stability.

Partner feedback includes:

“We are highly satisfied with the revenue uplift after integration. Our core products’ banner performance now ranks among the top tier.””Revenue recovered significantly after A/B testing, and we are expanding testing across more products.””One solution now supports multiple global markets without requiring separate monetization strategies for each region.””Interstitial monetization performance has been especially strong, with SOV reaching 10%–20% for several partners.”

zMaticoo believes successful monetization today is not about stacking more ad platforms, but about leveraging AI, technology, and refined operations to unlock long-term traffic value. Whether for hyper-casual publishers, puzzle game studios, or global mobile app companies, this AI-powered monetization framework is designed to deliver sustainable revenue growth while preserving user experience.

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Fox ESS Celebrates Strong Momentum with Integrated Solar Storage & Charging Solutions at Smart Energy 2026

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SYDNEY, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fox ESS, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, attended Smart Energy 2026 during 6-7 May as a platinum sponsor. At the event, Fox ESS showcased its next-generation approach to solar storage and EV charging solution, delivering a seamless, future-ready energy experience for homeowners and installers across Australia.

Integrated Solutions Tailored for Aussie Homes

At Smart Energy 2026, Fox ESS highlighted its storage-to-charging solution, designed to make everyday energy use more convenient for local residents. With performance-led products and proven market traction, Fox ESS is set to play its part in building a more resilient energy future for Australia.

Battery Systems

Fox ESS continues to build momentum in the battery market. Sunwiz, an Australian solar consultancy, recently reported that Fox ESS ranked No.1 in March for installation capacity. And the company also revealed it has installed more than 25,000 systems in April. During the exhibition, Sunwiz presented Fox ESS with an award, recognising the company as Top Solar Company for Fastest Growing Battery.

CQ7 V6+ High Voltage Battery (42kWh and above)
Building on Fox ESS’ proven strengths, compact design and high capacity, CQ7 V6+ is well suited to medium-sized households and ensure the free use of electricity and maximize the self-consumption.EQ4800 High Voltage Battery (28kWh)
A reliable choice for smaller households, designed for efficient day-to-day energy storage.

Alongside its battery range, Fox ESS showcased all-in-one systems, including Stackable AIO and EVO, designed to simplify installation while maintaining a high standard of design and presentation.

Inverters

Fox ESS offers a range of inverters to suit local requirements, supported by up to 200% PV oversizing and a 10-year product warranty.

Single-phase: H1‑G2 (3–6kW); KH series (7–10.5kW)Three-phase: H3 Smart (5–15kW); H3 Pro (15–29.9kW); H3 Plus (50–125kW)

EV Chargers

With EV adoption accelerating, Fox ESS also offers EV charging solutions with solar linkage, designed to work across its inverter portfolio. The chargers provide robust, smart energy management, including dynamic load balancing to help protect home circuits.

A Series (7.3kW / 11kW / 22kW): IP65 and IK08 protection, OCPP-compliant.L Series (7.3kW / 11kW): straightforward installation with multiple colour options.

Big Battery Still Takes Centre Stage

As the Cheaper Home Battery Program moves into a new phase under an updated rebate policy, interest in larger battery systems continues to grow, particularly as more households consider EV upgrades amid rising fuel costs. More EVs typically mean households need greater energy availability, making higher-capacity storage an increasingly attractive option.

Looking ahead, from 1 July 2026, the Australian Government’s Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) will provide eligible households with three hours of free daily electricity to align with peak solar generation. Households with larger batteries will be well placed to make the most of this opportunity.

Fox ESS is also working with local VPP partners, including Amber Electric and Origin Loop VPP, helping homeowners unlock maximum value while supporting greater grid stability.

Maimai Comes Alive at the Exhibition

Visitors to the Fox ESS stand experienced a full programme of brand activations across the event. Following the online announcement, Sydney served as Maimai’s first physical stop, bringing the community together for face-to-face engagement. Attendees queued to take photos with the brand’s friendly and recognisable mascot.

Long-Term Commitment to Australia

Fox ESS has opened two local offices in Melbourne and Sydney, with more than 30 dedicated specialists supporting local customer needs. The company is also looking to play a wider role in Australia’s energy transition.

Notably, Ian Thorpe made his first in-person appearance at Fox Night, where he presented partners with awards. At the event party, Fox ESS also hosted a battery installation challenge, featuring eight rounds of competition, with the final winners receiving a range of prizes.

“We’re delighted to see such a strong result following the rollout of local policy. With nearly 400,000 Australian households now installing batteries, Fox ESS has played a key role, but this is only the beginning. We’re committed to keeping momentum and helping make a smarter, more reliable energy future a reality for more homes.” said Brooks Richard Geng, APAC & Middle East Managing Director, Fox ESS.

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