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STARTRADER Provides Update on Trustpilot Review Profiles
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DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER is in ongoing discussions with Trustpilot about a proposed consolidation of its existing review profiles into a single listing. The matter remains under discussion, and no timeline for completion has been confirmed. STARTRADER confirms that the matter has no impact to date on its operations or client services.
As STARTRADER has expanded across multiple regions, separate Trustpilot profiles were established for different entities and markets over time. A single, consolidated profile would provide clients a clearer overarching view of STARTRADER’s customer feedback across regions.
Some clients may have noticed changes to STARTRADER’s Trustpilot presence, including to the displayed rating, review count, or review history. These changes are not related to the proposed consolidation exercise described above, or to STARTRADER’s trading platforms, products, or client support, all of which continue to operate as per normal.
STARTRADER will provide further updates as discussions with Trustpilot progress. Clients with questions in relation to this matter can reach out through STARTRADER’s client support channels.
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STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy. STARTRADER operates through entities licensed and regulated by authorities including CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA and FSC, combining strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.
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KUAISHOU GAMING WINS AT THE HONOR OF KINGS WORLD CUP AT ESPORTS WORLD CUP 2026 AS PACKED GLOBAL ESPORTS SEASON HITS FULL SWING
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Kuaishou Gaming (KSG) have won the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026 (KWC at EWC26), taking home the lion’s share of the $3,000,000 prize pool The 2026 Honor of Kings esports season is in full swing with the second half of the year set to feature the Honor of Kings International Championship, Esports Nations Cup, Asian Games, and much more
PARIS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Honor of Kings World Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026 (KWC at EWC26) has officially concluded with Kuaishou Gaming (KSG) emerging victorious in a close Grand Final. The tournament marked a landmark moment, with Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor teams competing on an international stage for the first time at the Esports World Cup.
Kuaishou Gaming defeated AG.AL 4:3 to claim the championship, with the final going all the way to the ultimate battle. KSG.JuHao was crowned FMVP after a standout performance in the Grand Final. In the third-place match, Geekay Esports swept ROC Esports 3:0.
“With an increasingly diverse international tournament calendar, deeper cross-regional competition and the global reach of the Esports World Cup, Honor of Kings is evolving. It is becoming a catalyst for the growth of mobile esports worldwide, connecting players, regions and communities to shape the future of a truly global mobile esports ecosystem. ” said Jackie Huang, Head of Honor of Kings Global Esports, TiMi L1 Studio, Tencent Games.
A Strong First Half of 2026
The first half of 2026 has seen Honor of Kings continue to expand its competitive ecosystem, creating more opportunities for players at every level. The season kicked off with NOVA Esports claiming victory at the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4), while the Honor of Kings Women’s Series 3 (KWS3) ran alongside the event, with HYVE All Star emerging victorious after an impressive tournament run.
With the Honor of Kings World Cup now concluded, the action continues into a packed second half of the year, with regional, international and grassroots competitions set to take place across the globe before the season culminates at the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026).
The Road Ahead: Honor of Kings Esports in the Second Half of 2026
2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026)
The year will culminate in the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026) in December, bringing together the world’s 16 best teams for another premier global showdown.
KIC2026 will provide one of the year’s biggest stages for international competition, as teams battle for global glory and the chance to close out 2026 as Honor of Kings world champions.
Asian Games & Esports Nations Cup (ENC)
The Asian Games 2026, taking place from September 27–28 in Nagoya, will feature Honor of Kings as an official medal event, marking another milestone in esports’ integration into the global sporting landscape.
Later in the year, Honor of Kings at 2026 Esports Nations Cup (Short name: HOK at ENC 26) will take place from November 24–29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together 24 teams from around the world. Both events will celebrate national pride, allowing players to represent their countries and compete for international glory.
Regional Professional Leagues & Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS)
Regional Professional Leagues will enter their Fall season, with teams battling across the Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL), Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL), Philippine Kings League (PKL), Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR), and Honor of Kings Major League (KML).
The Honor of Kings Women’s Series 4 (KWS4) will run from September to October alongside the Fall Leagues, with more than 36 teams expected to compete before an offline final. The KWS4 World Championship will follow in December alongside KIC2026.
Regional Grassroots Tournaments & Campus Tournaments
Grassroots and campus competition will continue in the second half of 2026, including the Honor of Kings Open Series. The Honor of Kings Open Series Split 6 ran across July and August, serving as the pathway to the Regional Pro Leagues.
The HOK Campus Series (KCS) will also run from August to October across Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with more than 30,000 participants expected. Meanwhile, the HOK Campus Series Future (KCS Future) will take place from July to November at more than 16 secondary schools across Indonesia, attracting more than 2,400 participants and offering a total prize pool of over IDR 60 million.
For more information on Honor of Kings esports news and updates, be sure to follow the game’s official social channels:
Instagram:@HoK Esports
Facebook: @HoK Global Esports
X: @HoK Esports
YouTube: @HoK Esports
Twitch: @HoK Esports
TikTok:@HoK Esports
About Honor of Kings
Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world’s most-played MOBA. In 2025, the combined MAU of Honor of Kings titles surpassed 260 million. Featuring highly detailed and diverse character and battlefield design plus music created by world renowned composers including Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore, Honor of Kings immerses players in a unique and colorful universe. Honor of Kings prides itself on being free to play and fair to win, with success determined by players’ skills and tactics. Honor of Kings is also home to a thriving esports ecosystem supporting competitive play from grassroots amateurs to elite professionals. To learn more about Honor of Kings, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.
About Level Infinite
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com.
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Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® Expands Specialized SEO, Local SEO, AI Search and Lead Generation Services Nationwide
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Online Advantages brings digital marketing experience dating to 2012 and hands-on plumbing industry knowledge to customized marketing programs for plumbing companies across the United States
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages®, a specialized digital marketing service developed specifically for plumbing companies, has expanded its nationwide offering of SEO, Local SEO, Google Business Profile management, Google Local Services Ads support, Google Ads, AI search optimization, reputation management, lead generation, CRM and marketing automation services.
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Backed by Online Advantages®, an established and insured digital marketing agency operating since 2012, Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® was created to address a challenge facing plumbing contractors across the United States: modern customer acquisition now extends far beyond simply having a website or running Google Ads.
Plumbing customers can discover a company through Google organic search, Google Maps, Google Business Profiles, Local Services Ads, customer reviews, Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and other AI-powered search and answer platforms.
Generating visibility is only part of the process. Plumbing companies also need systems for capturing calls and forms, responding to missed opportunities, following up on estimates, generating reviews, reactivating previous customers and understanding which marketing investments are actually producing business.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® brings those components together through customized, modular marketing programs designed around the individual plumbing company.
“Plumbing is a demanding business, and I understand that from personal experience,” said Matt Maglodi, founder of Online Advantages®. “Before getting into digital marketing, my background included working around commercial boilers, water heaters and general plumbing services. I understand the work, the service calls and the importance of keeping qualified opportunities coming in. After running Online Advantages since 2012, we can now combine that industry perspective with what we have learned about SEO, Local SEO, Google, AI search, reputation, advertising and lead management.”
Digital Marketing Plans for Plumbing Companies Starting at $1,795 Per Month
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® offers customized digital marketing programs starting at $1,795 per month, excluding Google Ads, Google Local Services Ads and other paid advertising or media spend.
The starting retainer is not intended to be an all-inclusive package containing every marketing service offered by Online Advantages.
Instead, Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® evaluates the plumbing company’s current marketing, historical data, existing resources, geographic service areas, competitive position and available budget before determining where resources should be allocated.
A plumbing company with an established website and its own social media team, for example, may have little reason to pay another company to duplicate those services.
Its program might instead emphasize:
Search Engine OptimizationLocal SEOGoogle Maps SEOGoogle Business Profile optimization and managementGoogle Local Services Ads managementGoogle reviews and reputation managementLocal citations and NAP consistencyAI Search OptimizationGenerative Engine Optimization (GEO)Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)Google AI Overviews optimizationChatGPT visibilityPlumbing content developmentPage-level FAQsWebsite conversion optimizationLive website chatCRM and lead managementMissed-call text backAutomated lead follow-upEstimate follow-upEmail and SMS marketingCustomer reactivationAnalytics, attribution and reporting
Another plumbing company may need website development, Google Ads, PPC, social media, video, digital PR or more extensive content production.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can add, remove or reallocate services as the plumbing company’s requirements evolve.
Start With the Plumbing Company’s Existing Data
Rather than beginning with a predetermined marketing package, Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can evaluate available historical and current data.
That can include Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, Google Local Services Ads, Google Ads, call tracking, website conversions, customer reviews, CRM pipelines, local citations and existing organic and local rankings.
The agency can also evaluate visibility across three increasingly connected areas:
Traditional Organic Search → Local SEO & Google Maps → AI-Powered Search & Answer Engines
The objective is to identify what is already working, what is underperforming and which opportunities deserve the plumbing company’s marketing investment.
SEO and Local SEO for Plumbers
Search remains particularly important for plumbing because consumers frequently have an immediate need and a specific geographic requirement.
A homeowner with a leaking water heater, backed-up sewer line or burst pipe is generally not researching companies across the country. That customer needs a qualified plumbing company serving his or her location.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can develop organic and local search strategies around plumbing services including emergency plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer repair, hydro jetting, water heater repair and installation, tankless water heaters, leak detection, repiping, slab leaks, toilet and faucet repair, sump pumps, gas lines, water filtration, backflow services, residential plumbing and commercial plumbing.
Local strategies can incorporate Google Business Profile optimization, Google Maps SEO, reviews, citations, NAP consistency, service-area optimization, localized website content and appropriate city and service pages.
Google Local Services Ads for Plumbing Companies
Google Local Services Ads can represent another important customer-acquisition channel for eligible plumbing contractors.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can help integrate Local Services Ads with the plumbing company’s broader Local SEO, Google Business Profile, review, conversion, CRM and lead-management strategy.
The objective is not simply to produce another lead.
It is to create a system capable of moving an opportunity through the customer-acquisition process:
Get Found → Build Trust → Generate the Lead → Respond → Book the Job → Follow Up → Measure → Improve
Google controls Local Services Ads availability, advertiser eligibility, verification requirements and applicable badges. Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® does not control or guarantee Google approval, rankings or lead volume.
AI Search Optimization for Plumbing Companies
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® has also expanded its approach to account for the growing use of AI-powered search and answer platforms.
Plumbing customers can increasingly ask conversational questions through Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot and other AI systems.
Depending on the client’s needs, AI-focused services can include AI Search Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, Google AI Overviews optimization, ChatGPT visibility, entity optimization, AI-friendly content, structured information, conversational FAQs, digital PR and AI visibility monitoring.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® approaches AI search as an extension of modern SEO rather than a replacement for it.
How Plumbing Company Owners Search for Marketing Services
Just as consumers use different terms when searching for plumbing services, plumbing company owners use a wide range of searches when looking for companies that can help them improve visibility and generate new business.
Search terminology identified as relevant to the Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® offering includes:
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Rather than treating each of these as an isolated marketing product, Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can combine appropriate services into a unified strategy.
SEO for Plumbers Across Major U.S. Markets
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can work with plumbing companies anywhere in the United States.
The agency’s national service model can support plumbing contractors competing in major metropolitan areas and surrounding service territories.
Examples include:
SEO for plumbers in Phoenix, ArizonaSEO for plumbers in Las Vegas, NevadaSEO for plumbers in Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasSEO for plumbers in Houston, TexasSEO for plumbers in Atlanta, GeorgiaSEO for plumbers in Charlotte, North CarolinaSEO for plumbers in Denver, ColoradoSEO for plumbers in Los Angeles, California
Local search strategies can also include:
Local SEO for plumbers in Tampa, FloridaLocal SEO for plumbers in Orlando, FloridaLocal SEO for plumbers in Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FloridaLocal SEO for plumbers in Austin, TexasLocal SEO for plumbers in San Antonio, TexasLocal SEO for plumbers in Nashville, TennesseeLocal SEO for plumbers in Raleigh-Durham, North CarolinaLocal SEO for plumbers in Jacksonville, Florida
Additional national markets include:
Plumber SEO in Chicago, IllinoisPlumber SEO in Indianapolis, IndianaPlumber SEO in Columbus, OhioPlumber SEO in Cincinnati, OhioPlumber SEO in Cleveland, OhioPlumber SEO in Detroit, MichiganPlumber SEO in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MinnesotaPlumber SEO in St. Louis, MissouriSEO for plumbing companies in New York City, New YorkSEO for plumbing companies in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSEO for plumbing companies in Washington, D.C.SEO for plumbing companies in Baltimore, MarylandSEO for plumbing companies in Boston, MassachusettsSEO for plumbing companies in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSEO for plumbing companies in Richmond, VirginiaPlumbing SEO services in San Diego, CaliforniaPlumbing SEO services in Sacramento, CaliforniaPlumbing SEO services in the San Francisco Bay AreaPlumber SEO services in Portland, OregonPlumber SEO services in Seattle, WashingtonPlumbing SEO services in Salt Lake City, UtahPlumbing SEO services in Kansas City, MissouriPlumbing SEO services in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The markets illustrate the national scope of the service rather than limiting where Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can work.
A plumbing company does not need to operate in one of America’s largest metropolitan areas to become a client.
From Phoenix and Dallas to Individual Plumbing Service Areas
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® also recognizes that plumbing contractors rarely compete only at the metropolitan level.
A Phoenix-area plumbing company, for example, might serve customers throughout Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear and Queen Creek.
A Dallas-Fort Worth plumbing contractor might target Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie and Denton.
Charlotte-area plumbing companies may compete throughout Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Concord, Matthews, Mint Hill, Fort Mill and surrounding communities.
Rather than automatically creating pages for every nearby municipality, Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® evaluates actual service territories, search opportunity, competition, technician coverage and business profitability when developing geographic strategies.
A Complete Digital Marketing Capability for Plumbing Companies
Beyond SEO and Local SEO, Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® can provide plumbing companies access to a broad range of modern digital marketing capabilities.
Services can include Google Business Profile management, Google Maps optimization, Local Services Ads, Google Ads and PPC, Google reviews, reputation management, website design and development, website hosting, conversion rate optimization, content marketing, blogging, service and location pages, digital PR, press releases, social media, email marketing, SMS marketing, CRM implementation, lead pipelines, live website chat, missed-call text back, estimate follow-up, customer reactivation, marketing automation, call tracking, analytics, attribution and reporting.
The agency can also provide an integrated Digital Marketing Operating System powered by GoHighLevel to help appropriate clients connect lead generation with CRM, communication, review generation and follow-up.
Not every plumbing company needs every capability.
That is the point of the customized model.
Built for Plumbing Companies, Backed by Online Advantages®
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® is backed by an established LLC and insured digital marketing agency.
Online Advantages takes the security and professional handling of client marketing accounts, analytics, advertising platforms, CRM systems and business data seriously.
The agency’s performance philosophy is equally straightforward: allocate the client’s resources toward the marketing activities that make the most sense for the business and continually use available data to evaluate and improve those decisions.
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® programs are designed to be customized, modular and scalable, allowing plumbing companies to begin with priority services and add additional capabilities as needs, opportunities and budgets change.
About Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages®
Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages® is a specialized digital marketing service for plumbing companies throughout the United States. Backed by Online Advantages®, which has provided digital marketing services since 2012, the program combines plumbing-industry familiarity with modern SEO, Local SEO, Google Maps, Google Business Profile management, Google Local Services Ads, Google Ads, AI search optimization, reputation management, content, digital PR, CRM, marketing automation and analytics.
Customized digital marketing programs start at $1,795 per month, excluding advertising and media spend.
Plumbing company owners can learn more about the complete service offering, national SEO strategy and customized approach in the new Digital Marketing for Plumbers resource:
Website: Digital Marketing for Plumbers by Online Advantages®
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Tencent Cloud Drives AI Adoption to Cultivate the Greater Bay Area’s Next Generation of Digital Talent
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Through AI platform tools such as CodeBuddy and WorkBuddy, Tencent Cloud is helping young people build their own “future teams”, unlock their innovation potential, and seize opportunities in the AI era
HONG KONG, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business under Tencent, highlighted at the 8th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth New Opportunities Forum, how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping cultivate a new generation of innovative talent, entrepreneurs and future leaders, supporting young people in seizing the Greater Bay Area’s development advantages and exploring greater possibilities in the AI era.
Organized by the Institute of Accountants Exchange, the forum brought together leaders from government, business, academia and the professional sectors, together with young talent from across the Greater Bay Area, to explore future trends in the region, discuss directions for youth development, and work together to build a better future of innovation.
“AI is profoundly transforming how the next generation learns, creates and leads,” said Freda Xu, Vice President of Marketing, Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group. “As AI agents and intelligent productivity tools mature, work that once required large teams or years of experience is becoming increasingly accessible. These tools free people from repetitive and time-consuming tasks so they can focus on higher-value work such as analysis, judgment and decision-making, while giving young people the opportunity to gain hands-on experience earlier in their careers. We believe AI is more than a tool for improving efficiency. It is also an important partner in driving innovation and nurturing future leaders. By harnessing AI technologies, young people can build their own ‘future teams’, unlock their creative potential, develop leadership and collaboration skills, and confidently embrace the new opportunities presented by the digital era.”
AI Adoption Accelerates: From Individual Innovation to Organizational Empowerment
As AI moves from proof-of-concept to real-world application, AI-driven tools are breaking down traditional technical barriers at an unprecedented pace, freeing innovation from the constraints of professional background. Tencent Cloud’s proprietary AI-assisted coding tool, CodeBuddy, is a case in point: originally built for engineers, it has since been adopted by more than 10,000 Tencent employees without a technical background, reflecting how AI is extending from professional coding into a far broader range of roles. This shift is significantly enhancing the practical capabilities of the younger generation. Even without deep programming expertise, young people can use AI to rapidly transform ideas into fully functional applications, helping them gain hands-on experience earlier in their careers, realize their innovative potential, and increasingly make AI an important partner in their personal and professional development.
Beyond coding, AI’s impact on everyday office work is equally significant, helping talent move from individual efficiency gains to organization-wide value creation. Tencent Cloud’s leading desktop AI agent, WorkBuddy, acts as a “digital colleague” — helping users handle time-consuming tasks such as research, data analysis and cross-platform operations, so they can focus on higher-value decision-making and significantly boost overall productivity.
This empowerment extends further to the organizational level. Through WorkBuddy, users can organize proven workflows and professional experience into dedicated ‘Skills’ and share them across a team. This not only improves team collaboration, but also turns individual professional know-how into a digital asset the organization can build on — helping companies retain institutional knowledge and pass on experience even as talent moves on.
This trend, where individual empowerment drives team-wide transformation, is also supported by market data. According to research firm Grand View Research, the global AI agent market is projected to grow from US$7.63 billion in 2025 to US$182.97 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.6%. In China, adoption is expected to exceed 90% by 2030, underscoring how quickly the technology is being woven into business operations and everyday workflows, and positioning it as a key engine of industry innovation and productivity gains ahead.
Advancing AI Talent Development in the Greater Bay Area
Speaking at the forum, Xu described the opportunities available to Greater Bay Area youth today as an “exceptional set of advantages” for success. She noted that as global AI technology advances rapidly, young people in the Greater Bay Area also benefit from an internationally-connected legal and business environment, a globally-connected financial system, and a mature professional services ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region — opening up greater room for growth.
She emphasized that amid the new landscape brought about by technological change, what truly matters is not the technology itself, but the ability to use it to create value. Capabilities such as international perspective, business acumen and strategic thinking, along with responsibility, collaboration and empathy, remain core strengths that AI cannot replace.
Meanwhile, Tencent Cloud continues to promote AI skills development among young talent across the Greater Bay Area through a diverse range of initiatives, including educational partnerships and developer programs, while encouraging young people to address social issues through technological innovation. This year, Tencent Cloud launched the Tencent Cloud Hackathon developer challenge series, featuring themes such as support for individuals with high-functioning autism, silver technology, and game creation. The competition encourages young people to leverage AI tools including CodeBuddy, WorkBuddy and Miora to express their creativity through games, animation and AI agents, while transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions with real-world impact.
The competition spans Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau SARs, as well as Southeast Asia, attracting more than 10,000 developers from around the world and generating over 1,000 innovative submissions. The strong participation highlights the younger generation’s potential to harness AI to solve real-world challenges and drive innovation.
Among the participating regions, the Hong Kong and Macau Demo Day and judging event will be held on August 18 at Inno Space in Hong Kong. Winning teams from the Hong Kong and Macau region will advance to the Tencent Cloud Hackathon Global Grand Final, where they will exchange ideas and learn from fellow young innovators and technology talent from different regions, showcasing the Greater Bay Area’s strengths in AI innovation and digital creativity.
As the Greater Bay Area continues to strengthen its position as a world-class innovation hub, Tencent Cloud will continue working with partners across education, the developer community, enterprises and society to help more young people seize opportunities in the AI era and make a greater impact on the global stage. At the same time, Tencent will continue investing in AI development and refining its AI ecosystem, leveraging core technologies such as the Tencent Hunyuan large model to provide developers and the next generation of innovative talent with more comprehensive models, platforms and infrastructure — jointly driving innovation and nurturing more outstanding talent.
About Tencent Cloud
Tencent Cloud is one of the world’s fastest-growing cloud service providers, committed to delivering innovative solutions that address everyday life and business challenges, and empowering the digital transformation of smart industries. Tencent Cloud has always upheld its mission to meet the needs of every industry, leveraging cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT and cybersecurity, together with its extensive global infrastructure, to provide businesses with stable, secure and industry-leading cloud products and services across a wide range of sectors, including education, finance, healthcare, gaming, media and entertainment, property, retail, travel and transportation.
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