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2024-2025 Global Top Brands Award Ceremony Launched

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January 12, 2025

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated 2024-2025 Global Top Brands Award Ceremony and International Consumer Electronics Industry Leaders’ Summit were held on January 8, 2025 local time, at the Wynn & Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, USA. This ceremony gathered leading manufacturers, traders, and elites in the global consumer electronics industry to celebrate the triumphs of the world’s top consumer electronics brands.

With the theme of “AI Empowerment: Ushering in a New Era of Brand Upgrading”, the Global Top Brands Award Ceremony focuses on how AI is deeply integrating with the consumer electronics industry and continuously driving innovation, vitality, and competitiveness in industrial development. A number of distinguished guests were present at the event, including Stavros Anthony, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada; Kim Tae Heum, Governor of Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea; Adam Goldstein, Vice President of TWICE; Zhu Dongfang, President of Asia Digital Group; Zhang Li, Co-President of Asia Digital Group; and Jan Lorbach, Senior Director of Strategic Insights at GfK. Senior executives from influential companies such as Huawei, TCL, Haier, Changhong, TECNO, ECOVACS, VOLTME, XPENG Motors, and Segway-Ninebot were also in attendance. In addition, key representatives from Samsung joined the ceremony. Nearly one hundred media outlets, including CCTV, Phoenix TV, and Dragon TV, as well as senior journalists, were also present to cover the event.

Ceremony and Summit Open with a Focus on Pioneering Industry Development

The award ceremony was filled with excitement and star power, bringing together representatives of executives from leading global consumer electronics brands and industry experts, who witnessed the unveiling of multiple top awards. These accolades celebrated the outstanding achievements in the consumer electronics sector over the past year, and pointed the way toward industry trends. Furthermore, participants engaged in in-depth exchanges on cutting-edge issues, exploring new trends, opportunities, and challenges facing the industry. The ceremony was not only a moment of honor but also an important platform for driving the high-quality development of the global consumer electronics industry.

Founded by International Data Group in 2006, the Global Top Brands Awards (GTB for short) is a world-class selection event organized by Asia Digital Group and Europe Digital Group, and supported by TWICE and International Data Corporation(IDC for short), an authoritative market research and analysis firm. The GTB has evolved into a platform where the world’s top consumer electronics brands compete to highlight their innovations, aiming to present the charm of global consumer electronics to audiences worldwide, enhancing the popularity of major consumer electronics enterprises in the international market, and further promoting the development of the global consumer electronics industry. This GTB brought together top consumer electronics brands from around the world to show their latest products and cutting-edge technologies. It serves as a forward-thinking platform for exchanging ideas, offering industry professionals an in-depth look at the most innovative products and emerging trends shaping the future of the global consumer electronics landscape.

The event began with an address by Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony of Nevada. He highlighted that Nevada, often referred to as the “Silver State”, has long been a fertile land for the fusion of innovative technologies and industries, thanks to its open and inclusive spirit, leading technological atmosphere, and unparalleled business environment. He emphasized that the award ceremony recognizes Nevada’s strength in scientific and technological innovation, and serves as a powerful boost to their ongoing efforts to advance industry upgrades and promote international cooperation. Furthermore, he expressed strong optimism about the future of AI in the consumer electronics sector and reaffirmed that Nevada would continue to embrace an open and collaborative approach, offering top-tier services and support to all companies and brands participating in the GTB selection.

As one of the hosts, Asia Digital Group’s President Zhu Dongfang welcomed the guests attending the ceremony. He noted that, despite the complexities of the global economic environment, emerging technologies like AI are driving the steady development of the global consumer electronics industry, with the market expected to experience a new phase of robust growth. As a key player, China is transitioning from a “major manufacturer” to an “innovation powerhouse”. In 2024, the market turnover is projected to surpass 2.2 trillion yuan, with an accelerated shift toward smart, high-end, and environmentally friendly products. The international influence of Chinese consumer electronics brands has grown significantly, penetrating the mid-to-high-end markets. Against this backdrop, this GTB honors the exceptional achievements of the global consumer electronics industry and looks ahead to emerging trends, bringing together industry leaders to explore new opportunities for growth.

Adam Goldstein, Vice President of TWICE, also highlighted in his address that, as the leading consumer electronics publication in the U.S., TWICE has long been dedicated to providing valuable insights and guidance to consumer electronics suppliers and channel partners. It has established a robust information bridge between Chinese product suppliers and international buyers and retailers. He emphasized that the annual GTB selection holds tremendous significance, as it not only reflects the industry’s achievements over the past year but also offers a glimpse into the future direction of the industry. This year, especially, the rapid advancement of AI has undoubtedly injected fresh vitality into the sector, positioning itself as a pivotal force in reshaping industry development. The theme of this year’s GTB is “AI Empowerment: Ushering in a New Era of Brand Upgrading”, which perfectly encapsulates the current trends in the consumer electronics industry. It provides the industry with valuable insights into emerging opportunities to drive continuous innovation and sound development throughout the industry.

Governor Kim Tae Heum of Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, noted that Chungcheongnam-do, one of South Korea’s major economic engines, is home to a population of 2.2 million and over 300,000 businesses, spanning industries from semiconductor manufacturing to agriculture. The government is vigorously promoting scientific and technological innovation and plans to invest nearly 8 billion US dollars in factory and facility development by 2026 to attract more domestic and international investment, particularly in high-tech sectors. He also shared that Chungcheongnam-do has signed memorandums of understanding with many companies to deepen cooperation in key areas such as semiconductor production to transform the region into a global sci-tech and industrial hub, positioning it as South Korea’s “Silicon Valley”.

The Industry’s Prestigious Awards Unveiled, Brand Excellence Recognized with Top Honors

During the event, highly recognized awards were presented, including the “CE Brands from China Top 10″ and the “Global CE Brands Top 50”, as well as a range of specialized accolades across various categories, such as the “Global TV Brands Top 10” and the “Global Smart Phone Brands Top 10”. These awards recognize the winners for their achievements in technological innovation and market expansion and affirm their leading positions within the global consumer electronics industry.

CE Brands from China Top 10

The list brings together the leading players in today’s rapidly evolving scientific and technological landscape, including TCL, Huawei, Haier, Midea, Lenovo, Xiaomi, Gree, and others. These companies are at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies like AI and 5G, driving the smart and connected evolution of their products. With exceptional technical expertise, frontier innovative designs, and a deep understanding of consumer needs, they have built strong market competitiveness across a wide range of consumer electronics, including smartphones, wearables, headphones, laptops, and small home appliances. Not only do they hold a significant share in the domestic market, but they are also gaining recognition on the global stage, earning widespread acclaim from consumers worldwide, and playing a key role in the ongoing evolution of the industry.

TCL
TCL is a globally competitive intelligent technology industry group driven by the mission of “Leading Technology, Harmonious Coexistence”. It is committed to delivering forward-looking scientific and technological experience and promoting smart and healthy living. TCL has once again been recognized as one of the Global Top 50 CE Brands, reaffirming its exceptional strength as a top global consumer electronics brand. As an outstanding representative of Chinese brands, TCL also continues to hold a spot among the list of CE Brands from China Top 10. Its flagship product, the TCL Premium QD-Mini LED TV X11K, was awarded the Mini LED Display Technology Innovation Award, the TCL FreshIN Series Air Conditioner won the Smart Fresh Air Technology Innovation Award, and the TCL Super Drum Series Front Load Washing Machine received the Clean Technology Innovation Gold Award.

Founded in 1981, TCL operates 46 R&D centers and 38 manufacturing bases across the globe. With a presence in over 160 countries and regions, it serves more than 1.3 billion users worldwide. Over the course of more than 40 years of transformation, innovation, and strategic upgrades, TCL has restructured its business into two main entities, TCL Industries and TCL Technology. It is now focused on three core industries, smart terminals, semiconductor displays, and new energy photovoltaics. Its smart display terminals, LCD displays, and photovoltaic monocrystals and silicon wafers have all achieved global leadership in their respective fields.

TCL invested more than 60 billion yuan in R&D from 2018 to 2023. As of 2024, it has filed a total of 112,469 patents, including 18,567 PCT patents, placing it among the top companies in Chinese mainland. In the field of electroluminescent quantum dot displays, TCL holds 2,913 patents, ranking second globally.

Global CE Brands Top 50

Recognized as leaders in consumer electronics, Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Sony, Huawei, TCL, Lenovo, Changhong, and others on the list are showing the significant role of scientific and technological innovation in driving industry growth. These companies are staying ahead of the wave, continuously innovating to meet the increasingly diverse demands of consumers. Among them, Chinese companies have excelled in areas such as smart wearables. With the widespread adoption of emerging technologies like AI and 5G, these companies are actively exploring new applications to enhance product competitiveness. The global consumer electronics industry is poised for even greater growth and opportunity.

Global Smart Phone Brands Top 10

At the forefront of smartphone brands are Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Huawei, Honor, TECNO, Motorola, and realme on the list. Notably, Chinese brands occupy a prominent position and have gained global recognition through their sharp market insights and continuous innovation. Meanwhile, internationally renowned brands continue to perform strongly, strengthening their leadership through new product launches and channel reforms. This list reflects the current market landscape and hints at future trends, that is, only those brands that relentlessly innovate and meet consumer demands will rise to the top.

TECNO
In this GTB, the innovative tech brand TECNO was recognized as one of the Global Smart Phone Brands Top 10. The brand also won the Product Innovation Awards for two of its groundbreaking flagship products: the PHANTOM V Fold2 5G, the second-generation foldable smartphone featuring the full suite of TECNO’s AI capabilities, and the Pocket Go, the world’s first Windows handheld console paired with AR glasses, heralding a new era of AR gaming.

Global TV Brands Top 10

The list includes the industry’s leading brands, including TCL, Changhong, Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, Sony, Haier, and more. These brands are leading trends such as large-screen, ultra-high-definition, and smart TVs. They push the boundaries of picture quality and technology, and prioritize exceptional design and user experience. With superior product quality and relentless innovation, these brands have secured a prominent position in global market, offering consumers immersive viewing experience and new smart home possibilities. This shows the future direction of the television industry.

Global Intelligent Vehicles Brands Top 10

The automotive industry’s innovators, including Tesla, BYD, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Hengxing, BMW, Toyota, Geely, NIO, and XPENG Motors, are driving the transformation of smart mobility. With a focus on breakthrough technologies like autonomous driving and intelligent cockpits, these brands offer consumers greater convenience, comfort, and safety and are shaping the future of the industry through strategic partnerships to drive industrial upgrading. Their expertise and innovation make them key influencers in the global smart automotive market.

Global Smart Home Brands Top 10

Top industry brands gather in the list, including Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Haier, TOMEFON, CHiQ, Midea, Huawei, Mi Home, and ECOVACS. These companies are industry leaders, renowned for their robust R&D capabilities, exceptional product performance, and precise market positioning. Chinese brands have made a notable impact, with several ranking among the top. They have made significant contributions in areas such as safety, convenience, and smart technology, while consistently driving innovation and technological progress. These brands are widely recognized in the global market and provide consumers with diverse and personalized smart home solutions, shaping the industry’s future towards greater possibilities.

ECOVACS ROBOTICS
As a leader in the global service robotics industry, ECOVACS ROBOTICS has been recognized as one of the Global Smart Home Brands Top 10 for 2024-2025. Its robotic lawn mower, GOAT A2500 RTK, received the Robotic Lawn Mower Technology Innovation Award for its exceptional performance and innovative technology. Designed for diverse backyards with various sizes and layouts, the robot is equipped with a 32V energetic platform and two staggered blade-discs, delivering efficient and precise lawn care. Featuring LELS™ positioning technology, the robot enhances its accuracy in positioning and intelligent navigation, autonomously creating high-precision 3D maps. This allows for centimeter-level precision in both navigation and positioning, even in complex layouts or at night. Additionally, the GOAT A2500 RTK is equipped with a LiDAR-enhanced localization system, enabling it to precisely avoid obstacles and ensure smooth operation.

CHiQ
CHiQ’s smart home products provide users with a more convenient, efficient, intelligent, and personalized experience. The brand has earned a place in the Global Smart Home Brands Top 10 for 2024-2025. Since its founding in 2014, CHiQ has consistently innovated in response to consumer needs, earning widespread international recognition. It offers a broad range of products, including smart home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines. Its global footprint continues to expand, covering over 40 countries, including the EU, ASEAN, Australia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and South Korea. It has formed partnerships with numerous international companies, secured key offline distribution channels, and established a presence on more than 30 major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Lazada, and Shopee.

International Innovation Award

International innovative brands are showcasing exceptional competitiveness in today’s consumer electronics and technology industry. Brands like YEEDI, Ampace, and TECNO are at the forefront across various sectors, including smartphones, home appliances, and IT office solutions, thanks to their strong R&D capabilities and deep market insights. These brands are driving the robust growth of the industry and meeting the diverse needs of consumers through technological innovation and high-quality services, positioning themselves as industry benchmarks. They will continue to embrace innovation, leading the consumer electronics sector towards a brighter and more promising future.

YEEDI
Amid the wave of smart technology, YEEDI stands out for its exceptional innovation and deep understanding of consumer needs. The YEEDI S14 Plus was awarded the Indoor Cleaning Technology Innovation Gold Award. As a pioneer in smart cleaning solutions, YEEDI remains at the forefront of science and technology, consistently launching groundbreaking products that deliver a more convenient and efficient cleaning experience for households worldwide. In the year of 2024, YEEDI has launched multiple innovative products, including the M12 PRO+ and C12 COMBO. The highly anticipated YEEDI S14 PLUS, set for release in 2025, has already generated considerable attention. It has earned widespread praise from consumers worldwide, with exclusive innovations such as the OZMO Roller Mopping Technology, TruEdge 2.0 Adaptive Edge Mopping Technology, ZeroTangle 2.0 Technology, and AIVI 3D 3.0 Technology.

Ampace
As a globally recognized leader and trusted choice in the field of new energy innovation, Ampace has earned the trust and praise of users worldwide through its exceptional innovation, strong technical expertise, keen market insights, and relentless commitment to quality. With a market share exceeding 30% in the global residential energy storage sector, it has proven its formidable competitive strength and set a benchmark for innovation, reliability, and outstanding performance, honored with the International Innovation Award. The Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station was awarded the Portable Energy Storage Technology Innovation Award. Ampace places technological innovation at the heart of its mission, continually pushing the boundaries and driving industry progress. The Ampace Andes Portable Power Station showcases this trusted energy technology, offering reliable, stable, safe, and high-capacity power support to outdoor adventurers, professionals, and families alike. Looking to the future, we look forward to Ampace continuing its legacy of innovation and making even greater contributions to the sustainable development of society.

Global Emerging Brands

The global emerging brand VOLTME has quickly made a name for itself in the consumer electronics and technology industry, driven by its innovation and competitiveness. Focused on technological innovation and keenly attuned to consumer needs, it has continuously improved its value for money. With exceptional offerings in areas such as smartphones, smart wearables, IT office solutions, and home appliances, VOLTME has gained significant market recognition. The rise of such dynamic brands is revitalizing the industry, guiding the consumer electronics sector towards greater heights and a promising future.

VOLTME
VOLTME, the flagship brand of Voltnex Innovations and a global leader in power solutions, has been awarded the Global Emerging Brands. Its latest offering, the VOLTME Revo 240 PD3.1 GaN Charger is the perfect solution for fast and safe charging of laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The Hako Series portable power stations combine high-capacity battery performance with intelligent power management, meeting a wide range of power needs. These stations provide reliable portable power support for consumers, underscoring VOLTME’s excellence in innovation, design, and technology.

Representatives of award-winning brands took the stage to deliver their acceptance speeches, and share insights into their success and future growth strategies. They expressed a commitment to further enhancing technological innovation and market expansion so as to deliver even more high-quality products and services to global consumers.

International Consumer Electronics Industry Leaders’ Summit Explores AI’s Role in Shaping Industry’s Future

The International Consumer Electronics Industry Leaders’ Summit was held concurrently. Industry experts and company representatives from around the world gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on the theme of “AI Reshaping Industrial Development”. Key topics included how the consumer electronics industry can integrate with smart technologies, how companies can build core competencies, and ways to strengthen competitive advantages. Participants shared the latest advancements and technological trends, offering valuable guidance for the development of the global consumer electronics sector.

Ines Haaga, Director of Global Strategic Insights at GfK, delivered a keynote speech titled “Navigating Tech and Durables Markets: How Consumer Preferences and Innovation Shape Tomorrow’s Success”. She emphasized that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a transformation driven by consumers, with the modest growth of the fast-moving consumer goods market and the fragmentation of the tech and durable goods markets highlighting the critical role of consumer preferences. Besides, innovation has emerged as the new engine for market growth, with the integration of AI technologies fueling significant momentum. Looking ahead, the deep convergence of consumer preferences and innovation will shape a broader and more prosperous future for the tech and durable goods sectors.

In the following International Consumer Electronics Industry Leaders’ Summit, Zhang Li, Co-President of Asia Digital Group, moderated a panel discussion on “AI Reshaping Industrial Development”. Together with domestic and international guests, she led an in-depth discussion on the impact of AI on the consumer electronics industry, drawing on insights from their respective fields.

Wang Tan, Co-founder and Vice President of XPENG AEROHT, and General Manager of XPENG Motors’ Design Center, shared XPENG’s innovative applications of AI, particularly the launch of cutting-edge products such as the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC). These products showcase the vast potential of AI in driving transformation within the automotive industry. He emphasized that AI will play a crucial role in enabling a more intelligent and personalized future for the automotive sector.

Calvin Chen, CTO and President of Segway Navimow at Segway-Ninebot, elaborated on the profound impact of AI on the consumer electronics industry from a technological R&D perspective. He noted that the application of AI elevates the intelligence of products and drives comprehensive upgrades in areas such as R&D, design, and manufacturing, injecting powerful momentum into the innovative development of the industry.

Grant Morgan, Senior Editor at TWICE, shared his analysis of the consumer electronics industry. He pointed out that while consumers’ acceptance of AI has not yet reached full saturation, AI has already demonstrated its powerful enabling potential across various sectors. Guiding consumers to recognize the value and potential of AI through innovative technologies and products will be crucial in driving the industry’s growth.

Jan Lorbach, Senior Director of Strategic Insights at GfK, provided unique perspectives on the consumer electronics industry, focusing on global market trends and consumer research. He noted that, in light of consumers’ shrinking budgets for electronic products and their increasing demand for value, companies need to become more agile in identifying market pain points. By harnessing AI technology, they can fuel product innovation and functional upgrades to meet the diverse needs of consumers. He emphasized that AI will not only profoundly reshape the form and functionality of consumer electronics but also steer the entire industry toward higher quality and greater efficiency.

The summit also provided attendees with a unique opportunity to engage in direct exchange with executives from the world’s leading brands. This allowed participants to gain valuable insights into the success stories and strategic thinking of these top international brands, while promoting mutual learning and resource sharing among companies.

Setting New Trends in Industry Development, Ushering in a New Era for Consumer Electronics

Beyond being a magnificent award ceremony and leaders’ exchange, the 2024-2025 Global Top Brands Award Ceremony and International Consumer Electronics Industry Leaders’ Summit play a vital role in setting new directions for the global consumer electronics industry. It not only highlights the latest achievements and emerging trends but also injects vitality into the industry’s future growth and provides clear direction for its development.

We are delighted to witness an increasing number of consumer electronics brands placing a stronger emphasis on technological innovation and brand development, continually introducing new products to meet the growing demand for personalized experiences. Today, the consumer electronics industry is driving global economic growth and transformation at an unprecedented pace. Brands with innovative vision and exceptional capabilities are poised to emerge as leaders, guiding the industry toward an even more brilliant future. As it celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, the GTB, as a flagship event for the consumer electronics sector, will remain a key force in guiding and accelerating the industry’s progress, fostering collaboration and exchange in scientific and technological innovation, and accelerating the transformation of these advancements into tangible productivity.

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LG INSTAVIEW™ REFRIGERATOR SURPASSES 5.3 MILLION IN GLOBAL SALES

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July 24, 2026

Chosen by Customers Worldwide, LG’s Instaview Refrigerator Innovation Continues to Redefine the Kitchen Experience a Decade After Its Debut

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LG Electronics’ InstaView™ refrigerator celebrates the 10th anniversary of its 2016 launch by exceeding 5.3 million units in cumulative global sales.LG’s iconic “Knock Twice, See Inside” feature broke convention, offering a blend of user convenience, energy efficiency, and aesthetic value that set a new industry standard.LG InstaView refrigerators continue to gain traction worldwide, leading the refrigerator category in North America while seeing significant growth across Europe, Asia and Latin America.Over the past decade, LG InstaView refrigerator has won numerous prestigious design and innovation awards, including Red Dot, iF, IDEA and CES.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics’ (LG) InstaView™ refrigerator, which allows users to see inside without opening the door, has reached a major milestone on its 10th anniversary, surpassing 5.3 million units in cumulative global sales since its 2016 launch.

Trusted by Consumers Around the World

Since launching the LG InstaView refrigerator in 2016, LG has sold a remarkable 5.3 million units – equivalent to selling roughly one unit every minute.

LG InstaView refrigerator has seen strong customer demand globally, with North America representing its strongest market and accounting for about 30 percent of cumulative sales to date. In Europe, InstaView refrigerator has also been well received by consumers who place high value on energy efficiency, sustainability and food preservation performance. Sales are also steadily rising in Asia and Latin America, driven by growing demand for premium appliances.

An Innovation That Redefined the Refrigerator

InstaView redefined how consumers interact with their refrigerators by allowing them to see inside without opening the door. This feature allows users to check the fridge’s contents without opening the door and helps reduce unnecessary cold-air loss associated with frequent door opening. Over the past decade, its innovation has been recognized by international media and honored with numerous accolades from major global design and innovation awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, IDEA, and the CES Innovation Award.

From Functional Benefit to Lifestyle Value

LG’s analysis of global customer reviews shows that consumer appreciation for the InstaView refrigerator and its eponymous feature has evolved over time, shifting from an initial focus on the functional benefits to the overall sense of satisfaction that it provides. While early feedback centered on the convenience of knocking twice to see inside and the reduction of cold air loss, more recent reviews increasingly highlight InstaView’s refined design and the enjoyment it brings to everyday kitchen use.

“For a decade now, LG InstaView refrigerator has stood as a testament to our leadership in the home appliance market and to our deep understanding of customers’ lifestyles,” said Baek Seung-tae, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “This milestone reflects our success in creating not just an innovative feature, but a more convenient and enjoyable kitchen experience. Building on our advanced AI, refrigeration and food preservation technologies, we will continue to lead the evolution of the kitchen experience with customer-centric innovations.”

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LG.com/global/newsroom/.

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Alpha Ladder Hosts Globalization Forum, Debuts Proprietary AI Platform AgentX

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July 24, 2026

HONG KONG, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 9 July, Alpha Ladder hosted a tech globalization forum at LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong under the theme “Connecting Industrial Innovation, Unlocking New Global Growth Opportunities” — and used the occasion to officially unveil AgentX, its proprietary AI‑powered solution.

The session brought together more than a dozen distinguished speakers from sectors spanning artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, enterprise services, and legal — all of whom shared first‑hand observations and practical experience navigating global expansion.

Paul Pang, Head of AI at Alpha Ladder, unveiled the Group’s new financial AI agent, AgentX, during the product launch. He observed that the rapid proliferation of AI agents has rendered traditional cross‑border financial delivery models ill‑suited to the evolving AI industry landscape. Conventional local plugin integrations carry significant risks, including code tampering, data leakage, and compromised asset security.

He also noted that expanding enterprises frequently face a persistent disconnect between their business tools and financial pipelines. Core operational systems — covering expense reimbursement, payroll, and account reconciliation — often operate in silos, isolated from cross‑border payment and treasury management frameworks. The resulting reliance on manual workflows leads to chronic inefficiency and inflated operating costs.

To tackle these industry pain points head‑on, Alpha Ladder introduced AgentX — a purpose‑built platform grounded in its proprietary AI‑native architecture. Powered by the Core Finance skill suite and the standardised MCP protocol, AgentX is compatible with all major large language models and enables AI agents to directly access Alpha Ladder’s full spectrum of cross‑border financial services.

The platform is further equipped with VisionX, an intelligent risk control engine that performs cross‑verification across multiple data sources to significantly sharpen the detection of on‑chain risks. A built‑in regulatory sandbox ensures full segregation of transactions and data within compliance boundaries, effectively closing critical security gaps that have long plagued the industry.

Beyond its core risk and compliance capabilities, AgentX offers extensive ecosystem adaptability, enabling rapid integration with vertical use cases such as travel reimbursement, global payroll, and asset management — creating a unified, closed‑loop framework that bridges business operations and finance. Through its open ecosystem model, AgentX empowers small and mid‑sized enterprises expanding globally by tearing down the silos between operational workflows and cross‑border financial services. In doing so, it delivers one‑stop, intelligent cross‑border financial services and drives comprehensive AI‑driven transformation across globalising industries.

Yao Yuan, Vice President of AgiBot for MENA, Turkey, and Asia Pacific, remarked that 2026 marks the year AgiBot transitions from R&D to commercial deployment. Having spent the previous three years honing its products and technology while consolidating its position in the domestic market, the company is now scaling up commercial operations and accelerating its global expansion.

He articulated three core pillars underpinning AgiBot’s global strategy. First, the company is moving to seize the critical window for mass industrial adoption as the embodied intelligence sector enters a new growth cycle. Second, humanoid robots are emerging as a key enabler of industrial upgrading and national digital transformation strategies across economies. Third, overseas deployment, data accumulation, and localized delivery are creating a valuable feedback loop — one that feeds back into domestic R&D and forms a closed loop connecting global technology development with commercial execution.

Luo Yi, General Manager of 51Aes South China (a subsidiary of 51World), shared that the company was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 30 December 2025 under the ticker 6651.HK. Guided by its vision to digitally replicate the Earth’s 510 million square kilometres, 51World is committed to building a seamless bridge between the digital and physical worlds.

As the industry enters a new era of Physical AI, physically accurate digital simulation environments have become a fundamental prerequisite for large‑scale training of embodied intelligent systems. Leveraging three core pillars — global spatial foundation models, simulation training platforms, and synthetic data pipelines — the company has built a complete, closed-loop technology system. Its commercial portfolio comprises three flagship offerings: the 51Aes digital twin platform, the 51Sim synthetic data and simulation platform, and the 51Earth digital earth platform.

As the core engine powering Physical AI, 51Sim delivers high‑fidelity simulation training environments and robust synthetic data generation capabilities for embodied intelligence sectors including autonomous driving, smart equipment, and robotics. It enables efficient training and validation of AI systems within virtual environments and currently serves over 100 enterprise clients across autonomous mobility and embodied intelligence verticals. Looking ahead, the company will continue to deepen the integration of AI with the real economy, unlocking greater technological value and industrial impact across broader global markets.

Xu Leyang, Co‑founder of Seekee, observed that vast segments of the global population have yet to gain meaningful access to AI. With “everyday users” at the heart of its mission, Seekee is building accessible, consumer‑facing AI products tailored for the world’s two billion ordinary people.

The team has strategically focused on Latin America — an underserved blue‑ocean market largely overlooked by major tech players. Few leading global large language models have dedicated meaningful R&D or localisation efforts to Spanish and Portuguese, the region’s dominant languages. By capitalising on the region’s distinctive linguistic landscape, local user behaviour patterns, and a proprietary repository of region‑specific language data amassed over time, Seekee has built a competitive moat that is difficult to replicate.

According to Sensor Tower, a mobile analytics platform, Seekee ranked eighth globally in the 2025 generative AI app download charts. Within Latin America, its brand recognition is on par with ChatGPT. Launched just over a year ago, the platform has already amassed tens of millions of monthly active users and demonstrated strong user retention.

Wu Xin, Partner and Global Head of AI Applications at BorderX Lab, delivered a presentation themed “Power of Agent Plus.” Drawing on real‑world deployments within the fashion and luxury sectors, he explained that AI agents are fundamentally reshaping traditional cross‑border industries and unlocking significant efficiency gains across the entire value chain.

E‑commerce, he noted, is undergoing a paradigm shift. Competition has moved beyond capturing user attention to precisely identifying consumer intent, with AI agents emerging as a critical instrument for surfacing latent global consumption demand. Powered by proprietary technology and data infrastructure, BorderX Lab has built a global consumer network that is helping redefine how Chinese cross‑border consumer tech reaches the world.

He further observed that agent‑enabled payments will form the bedrock of agent‑driven e‑commerce, and expressed optimism about jointly exploring blue‑ocean opportunities with Alpha Ladder.

Yang Mingyuan, Senior Investment & Financing Manager at QCraft, observed that among the broader Physical AI landscape, autonomous driving stands out as the first segment to achieve mass production at scale, sustainable commercial profitability, and rapid real‑world deployment.

The company’s core competitive advantage lies in its unified, self‑developed technical foundation — one that underpins both its L2+ advanced driver assistance systems and its multi‑scenario L4 autonomous driving capabilities. This homologous architecture also serves as a strategic springboard for QCraft’s broader push into general Physical AI. Its fully in‑house toolchain and data platform form a formidable competitive moat, while the company’s “Autonomous Driving Super Factory” system standardises the entire model training and simulation testing lifecycle — covering the full data pipeline to enable continuous, high‑velocity iteration and optimisation of its algorithm models.

He Liang, Chief Financial Officer of Yidianyun, shared that the company — a leading domestic provider of office IT infrastructure — is now pivoting to become an office AI infrastructure enabler. Its mission is to lower the barrier to AI compute access for enterprises through remanufacturing technology and subscription‑based models.

Yidianyun has built a four‑tier business framework that underpins its cost and service advantages, with a strategic focus on edge‑side AI hardware across AI PCs, AI workstations, and AI servers. He noted that direct procurement of AI hardware entails substantial one‑off capital expenditure for small and medium‑sized enterprises. Subscription models, by contrast, significantly ease funding pressure and hedge against upfront investment risk — a key factor driving the rapid growth of its proprietary AI workstation business.

For overseas expansion, Yidianyun plans to launch pilot cross‑border operations from Hong Kong as its initial hub, with the potential to extend its reach to additional international markets in due course.

Liu Chenxin, Assistant to the Director of the National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing (NIBS), shared insights at the forum. With a strong track record in research commercialisation, NIBS has incubated a number of benchmark biopharma companies including Huahui Anjian, Vitaraylon, and Denovo Biotech. Drawing on years of translational experience, the institute has comprehensively upgraded its established commercialisation framework and officially launched BISON — a new innovation incubation hub designed to tackle the persistent high‑risk challenges inherent in biopharmaceutical investment through a unique translational model and commercial logic.

Unlike conventional technology‑driven incubation models, BISON places market demand at the core of its approach. It partners with leading tertiary hospitals to identify clinical pain points at the front end, while aligning with pharmaceutical companies at the back end to reverse‑engineer original drug pipelines based on industry needs. Looking ahead, BISON will continue to leverage its deep foundation in original research to incubate high‑value biopharmaceutical innovations, helping domestically developed first‑in‑class drugs reach global markets and supporting the international expansion of China’s biotech industry.

Lei Zhicheng, Deputy General Manager of Mango Finance Limited, observed that the institutional advantages of Hong Kong’s capital market, combined with deepening economic and trade ties with the Middle East, have opened up new channels for Chinese tech innovators to access global capital. Closely aligned with policy directions and enterprises’ internationalisation ambitions, Mango Finance is focused on listing incubation and cross‑border expansion services, fostering service synergies through close collaboration with a diverse network of professional partners.

As an established securities firm, the company is steadily expanding its digital finance footprint in step with regulatory developments. Lei expressed keen interest in establishing system‑level connectivity with Alpha Ladder, and leveraging AI and cutting‑edge digital technologies to accelerate the digital transformation and upgrade of traditional securities operations.

Kevin Chen, CEO of Boost Bank and Founder of Aicapay, observed that as the Belt and Road Initiative continues to gain momentum, emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are undergoing rapid economic and industrial transformation. Combined with surging outbound investment and cross‑border trade from China, the cross‑border finance sector in these markets presents enormous growth potential.

Boost Bank specialises in building localised compliance frameworks. Backed by multi‑jurisdictional licences, on‑the‑ground risk control teams, and deep‑rooted local financial resources, the company has established a fully integrated, end‑to‑end cross‑border capital loop — delivering tailored, client‑specific solutions for enterprises expanding globally. Chen underscored the strong strategic complementarity between the two firms and signalled Boost Bank’s intent to join forces with Alpha Ladder in building a fintech service ecosystem that empowers Chinese companies to seize opportunities in emerging markets worldwide.

Yin Li, Partner at Shanghai Landi Law Firm, shared that the firm established its first overseas offices a decade ago, making it one of China’s early legal practices to focus on cross‑border corporate services. It provides Chinese enterprises with full‑spectrum legal support spanning overseas investment filing, intellectual property protection, and cross‑border capital repatriation.

Against a backdrop where overseas expansion has evolved from conventional trade to high‑value industrial globalisation — marked by the coordinated export of technology, production capacity, and capital — and given the strong alignment between Middle Eastern development agendas and the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese enterprises pursuing comprehensive deployment in the region have generated robust demand for localised legal services. This, he noted, is the key driver behind the firm’s intensified focus on the Middle East market.

Yin emphasised that proactive compliance is the core moat for enterprises going global. Businesses must conduct thorough assessments of local regulatory and legal frameworks before entering overseas markets. Leveraging its “on‑the‑ground global presence” model — with coordinated teams across China and multiple international jurisdictions — the firm conducts advance due diligence to identify and mitigate legal risks inherent in cross‑border operations.

About Alpha Ladder:

Alpha Ladder is a Singapore-regulated fintech group focused on developing a world-leading, one-stop, fully compliant financial infrastructure — delivering secure, efficient cross-border financial solutions for enterprises going global. The Group holds core licences issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), covering securities, futures, fund management, custody, RWA asset exchange, and Major Payment Institution (MPI). We also maintain regulatory approvals in Canada, and are actively expanding our footprint across key global financial hubs including Switzerland, Dubai, and Hong Kong, building a globally compliant regulatory network. By leveraging AI to reshape compliance, risk management, and treasury operations, Alpha Ladder empowers enterprises to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and achieve sustainable global growth.

For more information, please visit our official website: www.alphaladder.hk

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UOB Asset Management Highlights Global Resilience Despite Heightened Uncertainty

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July 24, 2026

SINGAPORE, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) has released its 3Q 2026 Quarterly Investment Strategy, highlighting the global economy’s resilience in the face of persistent headwinds, including inflation, tariffs, geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility.

Despite repeated challenges over the past 18 months, economic activity has remained robust. Corporate earnings have held up across major regions, labour markets have remained resilient, and continued investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is providing a powerful tailwind for growth.

While uncertainty remains elevated, the global economy’s resilience has reinforced confidence that the current expansion remains durable, even as risks continue to evolve.

On interest rates, UOBAM’s base case is that the US Federal Reserve is more likely to remain on an extended pause than embark on a new rate-hiking cycle. Although inflation remains sticky and recent geopolitical developments have raised upside risks, the firm continues to see evidence of moderating underlying inflation pressures, particularly in housing and wages.

Within equities, UOBAM remains positive on Asia and has upgraded Onshore China to overweight from underweight. Despite strong market gains, Asia continues to trade at a valuation discount to global equities, even as earnings growth has accelerated. UOBAM believes this combination of strong earnings momentum and attractive valuations presents a compelling opportunity for investors. In China, improving industrial profits and continued growth in higher-value sectors have strengthened the investment case for selected areas of the market, particularly those linked to AI, semiconductors, energy infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

Anthony Raza, Head of UOBAM Multi-Asset Strategy, said, “The key story for investors is that the global economy has repeatedly withstood shocks without derailing growth. Despite a more uncertain backdrop, we continue to see attractive opportunities in Asia, where strong earnings growth is supported by compelling valuations, and we maintain gold as a preferred allocation as investors navigate an increasingly complex environment.”

In its asset allocation strategy, UOBAM remains overweight equities, diversified across fixed income and underweight cash. The firm continues to favour the United States and Asia within equities, while retaining a positive outlook on gold. Supported by strong central bank demand and its role as a safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty, gold remains an important source of portfolio diversification.

For deeper insights across equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities, read the full 3Q 2026 Investment Strategy: https://uobam.com.sg/qis3q26

About UOB Asset Management

UOB Asset Management Ltd (UOBAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank Limited. Established in 1986, UOBAM has 40 years of experience in managing collective investment schemes and discretionary funds in Singapore, making us among the largest unit trust managers by assets under management. As of 30 June 2026, we manage 63 unit trusts in Singapore and together with our subsidiaries, oversee S$44.3 billion in clients’ assets.

Headquartered in Singapore, UOBAM has a strong presence across Asia, with business and investment offices in Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Our network includes UOB Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, a joint venture with Ping An Fund Management Company Limited (China) and strategic alliances with partners such as Wellington Management Singapore.

UOBAM is one of the region’s most awarded asset managers, with over 380 awards won. In 2025, we were recognised as the Best Regional Asset Management Company by the Asia Asset Management and previously named Best Asset Management House in Asia – 20 Years in 2023. Our digital innovation has also earned top honours, including Best Digital Wealth Management in Asia[1] and Best Robo Advisory Initiative[2] for four consecutive years as of 2025.

As a leader in sustainable investing, UOBAM was awarded Best application of ESG in ASEAN[3] (2023) and has received multiple sustainability accolades in Indonesia and Thailand. Our artificial intelligence capabilities were also recognised with the Most Innovative Application of Artificial Intelligence (ASEAN) for three consecutive years[4].

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[1] Awarded by Asia Asset Management

[2] Awarded by The Digital Banker for the Global Retail Banking Innovations Award

[3] Awarded by Asia Asset Management

[4] As of 2026, by Asia Asset Management

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