BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Orange Lion Sports, founded by Alibaba Group, has unveiled Smartshot 2.0, the upgraded version of its AI sports solution, at the Sports Services exhibition during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held September 9-13 in Beijing.

From six-camera Hawk-Eye electronic line calling and AI-powered auto-directing to the debut of a voice-interactive smart ball machine, the company is advancing a cost-effective approach to inclusive sports technology, bridging the gap between professional competition and mass participation to “make sports simple.”

At CIFTIS 2026, Orange Lion Sports’ replica tennis court became a focal point. Smartshot 2.0 introduced an upgraded electronic line calling system designed to address long-standing disputes over line calls at amateur tennis events. As soon as the ball lands, a large screen provides instant in/out calls and can announce “IN/OUT” at adjustable volumes. The system supports smoother, fairer amateur competitions at a low marginal cost without requiring additional labor.

AI commentary and auto-directing cut broadcasting costs of up to hundreds of thousands of yuan, making high-quality broadcasts more accessible. AI-powered robots are becoming a valuable complement to traditional sports coaching.

In Orange Lion Sports’ roadmap, Smartshot will work with the smart ball machine to interact with trainees through natural language, instantly adjusting ball settings, placement and speed to create personalized training programs and help beginners improve more efficiently.

Leveraging Alibaba’s technology capabilities, Smartshot has integrated the Tongyi Qwen large language model to launch what it describes as the industry’s first “AI Tournament Assistant” in the first half of 2026. The assistant understands natural-language instructions and parses PDF regulations, enabling scheduling and registration to be completed in minutes. Smartshot now offers pricing at one-tenth that of comparable offerings.

“Our goal is to find the optimal balance between precision and cost control, consistent with our long-standing technical philosophy. We reject expensive professional premiums and pursue cost-effective, inclusive technology,” said Peng Wei, CTO of Orange Lion Sports.

Since its launch, Smartshot has been deployed across more than 500 courts and expanded into overseas markets, with installations in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan region. Looking ahead, as AI advances in sports, Orange Lion Sports’ approach to balancing commercial value with accessibility aims to make professional-grade smart equipment more affordable and accessible worldwide.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inspire Brands Asia (IBA) surpassed 600 Anytime Fitness clubs across its eight markets, reinforcing its position as the biggest and most diverse fitness franchise operator across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan.

The milestone follows a strong first seven months of 2026, with 80+ new clubs opened, 160+ new territories sold, and over a quarter-million new members joining the network. Members have completed over 23 million workouts through July this year, highlighting the continued demand and relevance for fitness throughout the region.

To mark the occasion, IBA celebrated the successive flagship openings behind this breakthrough ramp-up to 600 clubs:

• Hong Kong: Anytime Fitness Whampoa
• Indonesia: Anytime Fitness Sakura Garden City
• Malaysia: Anytime Fitness Menara TNB Bangsar
• Philippines: Anytime Fitness Festival Mall
• Singapore: Anytime Fitness The Burghley
• Taiwan: Anytime Fitness Taoyuan Dazhu
• Thailand: Anytime Fitness Cloud 11
• Vietnam: Anytime Fitness An Phu

“Six hundred clubs is an exciting milestone, but what truly inspires us is the vision beyond it,” said Luke Guanlao, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Brands Asia. “We’re building for the long haul, with our goal set at 1,000 clubs and 1 million members. That ambition is supported and powered by our franchise partners, who are committed to building stronger and fitter communities; our teams, who continue to raise the bar; and the people who choose Anytime Fitness as part of their everyday lives.”

“Our job is far from done,” added Co-Founder and Group President, Johannes Raadsma. “With a population of over 650 million and gym membership penetration of just 1%, we draw inspiration from the road that still lies ahead for Inspire Brands Asia as an organization, and Anytime Fitness as a brand in fulfilling our purpose of bringing accessible fitness deep into the heart of every community in an era where adult obesity, metabolic disease, and sedentary living continue to rise.”

Growth has extended beyond new club openings. The company is evolving its member offerings through a more holistic approach to Training, Nutrition, and Recovery. By bringing these three pillars together, Inspire Brands Asia is creating a more complete fitness experience that helps members achieve sustainable, long-term results across a single integrated network.

Earlier this year, Inspire Brands Asia rolled out its AF Certified Coach program into three major markets. Developed exclusively for Anytime Fitness, the program is internationally accredited and establishes a consistent coaching standard across the region while giving coaches a clear pathway for professional development. The group aims to certify 1,500 coaches by 2028.

Supporting these initiatives is Train for Your Life, Inspire Brands Asia’s regional brand campaign for 2026. The campaign encourages people to train with purpose—not just for traditional fitness goals, but for everyday life, whether that’s keeping up with family, improving wellbeing or preparing for personal milestones.

The company’s progress has also been recognised by the industry. Anytime Fitness Asia was named Franchise of the Year a third time at the BeyondActiv Awards. It was also recognised as the fitness industry’s Top Influential Brand by Influential Brands, an independent organisation that highlights brands across Asia based on consumer preferences, brand influence, and market leadership.

The company operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam through a franchise network with over half of franchise partners owning multiple locations. Alongside its franchise business, Inspire Brands Asia also operates over 150 corporate-owned clubs, giving the business an ability to drive innovation, strengthen operations, and share proven practices across the network.

With more than 600 clubs and a booming growth pipeline still to come, Inspire Brands Asia remains fully committed to further expanding access to fitness while supporting franchise partners across the region for years to come.

ABOUT INSPIRE BRANDS ASIA (IBA)

Inspire Brands Asia (IBA) is the multi-awarded regional master franchisee of Anytime Fitness, overseeing a network of over 600 clubs in the dynamic markets of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, with more than 150 under corporate management. IBA commands the region’s largest fitness network, powered by 1,600+ employees across the organization.

About Anytime Fitness  

Anytime Fitness is the largest and fastest-growing fitness brand in the world, serving over 5 million members in over 6,000 clubs in 42 countries and territories on all seven continents.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness delivers personalised and affordable health and wellness training, nutrition, and recovery guidance for its members—in the club, in their homes, in their pockets, wherever they are, and anytime they need it. All franchised clubs are individually owned and operated, and members have access to any Anytime Fitness club worldwide from day one.

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Equinet Academy analysis of 102 Singapore business websites finds one in three rated High or Critical Risk and 40.2% running outdated WordPress core versions

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Four in five WordPress websites operated by Singapore-based businesses had at least one detectable cybersecurity vulnerability, according to the Singapore WordPress Website Cybersecurity Study, published by Equinet Academy on 31 August 2026 in partnership with Cutlazz Cyber Consulting.

The study analysed 102 publicly accessible WordPress websites operated by Singapore-based businesses between April and August 2026 using passive, automated security scanning. Researchers found that 80.4% of sites had at least one detectable vulnerability, while 33.3% were rated High or Critical Risk under the study’s risk-scoring methodology. Seven websites fell into the Critical Risk category.

Across the websites analysed, researchers identified 1,853 confirmed vulnerabilities matched against documented Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). The average risk score across the sample was 42.1 out of 100, placing the overall cohort at the upper end of the study’s Elevated Risk category.

Outdated WordPress Software Emerges as a Major Risk Factor

One of the study’s clearest findings was the prevalence of ageing WordPress installations.

40.2% of the websites, or 41 out of 102, were running an outdated WordPress core version. Some detected installations were running versions dating back to 2015. All seven websites classified as Critical Risk were also running an outdated version of WordPress.

Plugin maintenance represented another major area of exposure. 70.6% of websites had at least one CVE-confirmed plugin vulnerability, while 65.7% had at least one outdated plugin installed. The study detected 199 outdated plugin installations across the sample.

Key findings

• 80.4%, or 82 of 102 websites, had at least one detectable vulnerability.
• 1,853 confirmed vulnerabilities were matched against documented CVEs.
• 33.3%, or 34 websites, were rated High or Critical Risk.
• 7 websites were classified as Critical Risk.
• 40.2%, or 41 websites, were running an outdated WordPress core.
• 70.6%, or 72 websites, had at least one confirmed plugin vulnerability.
• 65.7%, or 67 websites, had at least one outdated plugin installed.
• 56.9%, or 58 websites, had XML-RPC publicly exposed.
• 54.9%, or 56 websites, had wp-cron publicly exposed.
• 29.4%, or 30 websites, exposed their WordPress login path through robots.txt.

Many of the Risks Are Preventable

The study found that many of the detected exposures were associated not with sophisticated attack techniques, but with routine maintenance gaps and default WordPress configurations.

Common issues included outdated WordPress installations, ageing plugins, exposed XML-RPC functionality, publicly accessible wp-cron endpoints and visible WordPress login paths.

The report notes that these exposures can often be reduced through basic measures such as keeping WordPress core and plugins updated, reviewing default configurations, restricting unnecessary public endpoints and conducting regular security scans.

“The findings show that WordPress security is not only about defending against sophisticated cyberattacks. A significant amount of exposure can come from basic maintenance issues that accumulate over time. Keeping software updated, reviewing configurations and regularly checking what is publicly exposed are practical steps businesses can take to reduce unnecessary risk.”
Dylan Sun, Founder and Managing Director, Equinet Academy

Publicly Visible Security Gaps Can Be Detected Through Automated Scanning

The research was conducted using the WPSec Automated Scanner, which analysed publicly visible information including WordPress versions, plugin inventories, known CVE exposure, header configurations and exposed WordPress endpoints.

No authenticated access was obtained. No brute-force attacks or attempts to exploit detected vulnerabilities were conducted.

The findings therefore represent a point-in-time assessment of publicly visible cybersecurity indicators, rather than a complete security audit. The presence of a vulnerability also does not confirm that a website has been actively exploited.

The study nevertheless highlights that many of these indicators are discoverable through routine automated reconnaissance, meaning similar information may also be visible to threat actors scanning publicly accessible websites.

Implications for Singapore Businesses

Where websites collect or process personal data, inadequate security controls may also create compliance exposure under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which requires organisations to make reasonable security arrangements to protect personal data.

The report recommends that businesses prioritise HTTPS across their websites, keep WordPress core and plugins updated, disable unnecessary XML-RPC functionality, review WordPress login-path exposure, restrict unnecessary access to files and endpoints such as readme.html and wp-cron.php, and conduct security scans at least quarterly.

About the Singapore WordPress Website Cybersecurity Study

The Singapore WordPress Website Cybersecurity Study examines publicly visible cybersecurity risks affecting WordPress websites operated by Singapore-based businesses.

The study analysed 102 websites between April and August 2026. Sites were selected based on Singapore-registered domains or Singapore-hosted IP addresses, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Multinational subsidiaries were excluded.

The research used passive, non-intrusive automated scanning and was published on 31 August 2026 by Equinet Academy in partnership with Cutlazz Cyber Consulting.

About Equinet Academy

Equinet Academy is a SkillsFuture Singapore Registered Training Provider that trains working professionals across digital marketing, data analytics, SEO, paid media, social media and artificial intelligence.

The Singapore WordPress Website Cybersecurity Study forms part of Equinet Academy’s commitment to producing Singapore-specific, data-backed research that supports the local business community and helps organisations make informed decisions about their digital infrastructure.

About Cutlazz

Cutlazz Pte Ltd is a global cybersecurity firm providing threat-informed defence solutions. Its services include Proactive Cyber Consulting, Virtual CISO services, Purple Teaming-as-a-Service and PCI DSS Advisory across sectors including finance, healthcare, government and technology.

The study was co-validated by Torry J. Henderson, CEO of Cutlazz Pte Ltd.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IFS Capital Limited (“IFS Capital”) has been named to Singapore’s Most Innovative Companies 2026, an inaugural list compiled by Tech in Asia and Statista. The list comprises companies across different industries in Singapore, assessed on their ability to demonstrate genuine, measurable innovation across products, processes, technology adoption, and organisational transformation.

The recognition by Tech in Asia and Statista reflects a decade of rebuilding. The most important change was in how the Group works: a traditional SME lender became a firm that turns to technology to solve its operational problems. The Group re-engineered core processes to cut manual handoffs and automate routine work and continues to do so. It rebuilt its core lending system and deployed it across all five of its markets. It has now begun the same rebuild on its insurance systems. The results are visible across the businesses:

• Friday Finance, the Group’s licensed digital moneylender, raised on-time repayment rates from 36% in 2022 to 86% in 2025. One key element of the product design is encouraging and rewarding timely repayment instead of only penalising default: borrowers who repay on time receive 50% rebate on their administrative fees, which aligns Friday Finance to the clients’ success.
• Lendingpot, the Group’s digital loan marketplace, lets borrowers apply once and receive offers from more than 70 lenders. It is live in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong (SAR) and holds a 4.9 out of 5.0 rating across more than 1,000 Google reviews.
• IFS Asset Management’s Private Credit Income Fund crossed S$60 million in AUM in its first year, and was named Singapore Fund Launch of the Year at the Asia Asset Management Best of the Best Awards 2026.
• ECICS, the Group’s general insurer, introduced EV-specific coverage for autonomous driving functions and private EV chargers. It also rewards Tesla policyholders with fractional Tesla shares, aligning the reward with an asset its clients already value, via a partnership with Phillip Securities.

“We’re glad to be recognised for the work underway across the Group. We didn’t set out to innovate as a label, but we are continuously building, and sometimes tearing down and rebuilding, our processes, products, and platforms as well as developing our people so that we never stop improving how we serve our clients,” said Randy Sim, Group CEO.

About IFS Capital

IFS Capital Limited is a specialist financial institution providing private credit origination, insurance, and asset management services to SMEs, consumers, and investors across Asia. We operate through offices in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong (SAR). Incorporated in Singapore in 1987 and listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange since 1993, IFS Capital is part of the PhillipCapital Group.

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XIAMEN, China, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report by Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group Limited:

On September 8, the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade officially opened at the Xiamen International Expo Center, and Xiamen once again entered the “September 8 Time.” Under the theme of “Expanding Two-Way Investment and Promoting Global Development Together,” more than 1,200 government official institutions, business groups and enterprises from 129 countries and regions, as well as 30 international organizations, registered to participate. At this CIFIT, a number of “Hong Kong teams” from Hong Kong came to escort companies going global. Together, they formed a “Hong Kong channel” leading to the world, hoping to play the dual roles of a “super connector” and a “super value-added partner” to safeguard more mainland enterprises in their journey of going global.

Joining the “Going Global Special Task Force” to Go from Hong Kong to the World

For Chen Feng, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, no matter how many times he has visited Xiamen, this romantic and laid-back coastal city can always bring him a different kind of surprise. This year, what caught his eye was the main venue of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade—the Xiamen International Expo Center. “This Minnan-style building looks magnificent and leaves a deep impression on people. I think this will also lay a good foundation for the continued and high-quality hosting of CIFIT in the future.” What surprised him even more was that the 200,000-square-meter venue brought together a rich and diverse range of professional exhibition areas from different countries and regions, while the division into the three major thematic sections of “China Investment,” “Invest in China,” and “International Investment” further highlighted the characteristics of this year’s CIFIT.

Since the opening of CIFIT, the booth of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has remained crowded with visitors, receiving more than 100 consultations per day. “In just 48 hours, we received more than 300 professional visitors, mainly from mainland government departments, business associations and technology companies. Some of them came to consult us about plans to list in Hong Kong, while others reached preliminary cooperation plans with us. These results demonstrate the role CIFIT plays as an international link,” Chen Feng said.

Since its establishment, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has always upheld the banner of “loving the country and Hong Kong,” firmly promoted Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability, and facilitated economic and trade exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland. It is a “rainbow bridge” that connects Hong Kong and the mainland most closely. Last year, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong established the Hong Kong Professional Listing and Going Global Service Alliance. As a core member of the “Mainland Enterprises Going Global Special Task Force” specially proposed by the Hong Kong SAR Government and Invest Hong Kong, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong not only shared Hong Kong’s “secrets for going global” at CIFIT, but also led a number of enterprises and organizations providing professional going-global services to participate in the event, including Shanghai Fangda Law Firm, which provides legal services under both Chinese law and the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, as well as cross-border legal services in international trade, cross-border investment, finance and capital markets, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property and data protection, civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. There was also ICS Group, which has more than 10 years of service experience in offshore jurisdictions and China and provides one-stop solutions for matters including offshore company incorporation and maintenance, going-global compliance, fund establishment and compliance, finance and taxation, listed company secretarial services and related services.

“In recent years, more and more mainland enterprises have chosen Hong Kong as their first stop for going global because Hong Kong has unique advantages and can provide professional advice and a full range of services,” Chen Feng explained. “This is because Hong Kong has not only many well-known law and accounting firms, but also numerous organizations engaged in intellectual property and related services. They can all provide one-stop services and solutions for mainland enterprises developing overseas. Simply put, choosing Hong Kong as the first choice for going global allows you to understand and connect with the world at the lowest cost.”

Bringing Together Hong Kong Experience to Help Fujian Enterprises Go Global

As Chen Feng said, amid the rapidly changing international situation and undercurrents in overseas markets, going global presents both opportunities and crises, making the “escort” of professional teams particularly important. U&I GROUP is exactly such a team. The group is committed to integrating business, legal, and financial and tax services into efficient and convenient one-stop solutions, providing comprehensive solutions that take into account the needs of both enterprises and entrepreneurs.

“Mainland enterprises ‘going out’ is by no means as simple as establishing a company overseas. They need to complete a complete set of systematic work.” Lai Xiaomin, Partner of U&I GROUP, sat at the booth, with a brand display board behind her showcasing the group’s 20 years of experience and confidence in deeply engaging in cross-border services. “I would summarize U&I’s model as ‘mainland needs + Hong Kong professional capabilities + global service network.’ First, we conduct preliminary diagnosis to clarify the company’s objectives for going global and its main risk points; then, relying on Hong Kong’s mature resources in accounting, legal services and cross-border licenses, we design an appropriate overseas investment structure for the enterprise and handle ODI filing, cross-border finance and taxation, and overseas compliance matters; at the same time, we connect with global partner organizations to provide full-process services covering overseas factory establishment, mergers and acquisitions, financing, intellectual property protection and more.”

Born in Zhangzhou, Fujian, Lai Xiaomin has worked and lived in Hong Kong for 17 years. Today, she has brought her family back to Fujian and lives between the three cities of “Fuzhou–Xiamen–Hong Kong,” which is also related to the group’s development strategy. “In 2023, we officially established our presence in Xiamen, also because we recognized Xiamen’s business environment and its solid foundation for external exchanges. We moved into the Maritime Silk Road Central Legal District, hoping to bring Hong Kong’s mature cross-border service capabilities to Xiamen, stay close to local Fujian enterprises, and move our services forward so that enterprises do not have to travel to Hong Kong and can obtain international professional support locally.” In Lai Xiaomin’s view, many manufacturing, foreign trade and new energy enterprises in Xiamen have the willingness to go global, but often have only a limited understanding of overseas laws, taxation and cross-border rules and need professional teams to help establish cross-border structures. “There was once a local manufacturing enterprise in Xiamen that planned to expand into Southeast Asia. We assisted them in using Hong Kong as a transit hub to complete overseas investment filing, tax planning and the establishment of an overseas entity, reducing compliance risks in cross-border investment and ultimately successfully establishing a production base in Southeast Asia.”

In addition, in response to the financing needs of Fujian enterprises in Hong Kong, U&I GROUP also provides full-chain services such as structural planning and cross-border compliance. At the same time, it summarizes its past service experience and compiles it into manuals to share with some small and medium-sized enterprises free of charge. Lai Xiaomin mentioned that in the future, they will continue to carry out educational activities on basic knowledge of enterprises going global, so as to better serve different enterprises. “There are many people from Fujian on our team. Everyone carries a special sense of affection and is committed to accompanying Fujian businesspeople on a steady path of going global,” Lai Xiaomin said with emotion. This year’s CIFIT has further strengthened her belief that Hong Kong and Xiamen will have greater room for exchanges and cooperation. “Many Hong Kong institutions have brought overseas resources, financial capabilities and professional service experience to Xiamen, while Xiamen enterprises have a solid industrial foundation. The complementary advantages of the two sides are very obvious. Cooperation between the two places should be mutually empowering: Xiamen provides Hong Kong institutions with landing scenarios for entering the mainland market, while Hong Kong continues to play its role as a ‘super connector,’ bringing global capital, rules and market channels to Xiamen enterprises.”

Bringing Legal Services Forward to Make Cross-Border Business Worry-Free

When Xiamen is mentioned, the first impression of most Hong Kong people is that it is a coastal tourist city. For Huang Yiwen, Vice President and Secretary General of the OneConnect International Online Arbitration and Mediation Center, who now lives in Hong Kong for work, she has also seen another side of Xiamen. At the crowded CIFIT, merchants from all over the world gathered together to discuss cooperation and seek development with an open attitude. At this investment event, going global was undoubtedly one of the important topics. Most of the consultations received by Huang Yiwen revolved around dispute resolution in cross-border trade.

“Actually, let’s take a simple example. In the past, when European companies and Chinese companies had disputes during cooperation, they needed to go to Europe or China to file lawsuits, which was time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly. Now, by using online methods, we can assist both parties in arbitration or mediation, greatly reducing all these costs and significantly improving the efficiency of dispute resolution.”

In Huang Yiwen’s view, disputes arising between cross-border trade parties and multinational enterprises are often caused by differences in laws, business transactions and even cultures between the two places. OneConnect International Online Arbitration and Mediation Center can provide the most suitable dispute resolution method for parties facing different situations. For example, it provides comprehensive services including secure online communication and document submission functions, online hearing arrangements, electronic signatures, intelligent hearing transcription, and AI machine translation. It can also conduct online meetings or hearings through a secure video conferencing system. She mentioned a case: a Hong Kong company purchased a batch of rough gemstones in Xinjiang, but a dispute arose due to quality and other issues. Considering the long distance between Hong Kong and Xinjiang and the relatively small amount of money involved, they ultimately chose the OneConnect platform, and the case was settled through mediation within five days, with both parties being very satisfied.

As the first and only online dispute resolution platform in Hong Kong, China, approved by the APEC Economic Committee, OneConnect’s APEC Online Dispute Resolution Service Platform assists enterprises within APEC in resolving cross-border business-to-business disputes. At the same time, OneConnect also provides enterprises going global with a one-stop platform for services in areas such as legal and financial matters. According to Huang Yiwen, some Xiamen enterprises engaged in foreign-related businesses such as trade, shipping and commodities have used OneConnect’s platform to find overseas partners or professional providers of legal and financial services. “Xiamen already has many industries suitable for going global, such as foreign trade and shipping. Our platform has already helped many Xiamen enterprises establish operations overseas and safeguarded their journey of going global,” Huang Yiwen said.

For enterprises going global, she also offered some suggestions: establish a procurement list for overseas legal services in advance, prioritizing three types of services—consultation with local legal experts, cross-border contract review, and localized compliance review. In short, legal and professional services should be arranged in advance rather than considered only after a dispute occurs.

Although this was Huang Yiwen’s second time participating in CIFIT, she had already directly experienced that the internationalization and professionalism of CIFIT had improved compared with before in this brand-new venue. “I saw many interesting smart devices, as well as various functional robots. I sincerely hope that CIFIT can become a very good platform for helping Chinese enterprises ‘go global,’ and I also hope that we can connect with more foreign parties and create more sparks.” This time, in addition to the Nanputuo vegetarian pastries that she had been longing for, she also brought back to Hong Kong her confidence in the coordinated development of enterprises in Xiamen and Hong Kong. “Hong Kong plays the role of a super transit hub, helping Xiamen enterprises with their international expansion and promoting deeper integration between the two places.”

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New Yindii survey finds just 14% would choose a traditional box of mooncakes as their preferred Mid-Autumn gift, while 80% have experienced leftover mooncakes and more than one in five have thrown away unopened mooncakes that were still safe to eat

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mooncakes are one of Hong Kong’s most enduring symbols of generosity and togetherness. But Yindii’s latest consumer research suggests that the tradition of giving more may also be creating an unintended problem: many people are receiving more mooncakes than they actually want to eat.

Among respondents, 72% said they receive more mooncakes than they want to eat. Yet when asked what they would most like to receive for Mid-Autumn Festival, only 14% chose a traditional box of mooncakes. Instead, 30% would prefer gift or cash vouchers, 24% would prefer a smaller box or fewer mooncakes, and 20% said they do not actually need a gift at all.

The findings point to what Yindii calls Hong Kong’s “Mooncake Paradox”: mooncakes continue to be given generously as a symbol of appreciation, even when the recipient may not necessarily want — or be able to finish — them.

From unwanted gifts to food waste

The mismatch does not just leave households with excess mooncakes — it can also lead to avoidable food waste.

Nearly 80% of respondents said their household has experienced leftover, uneaten mooncakes after Mid-Autumn Festival in previous years. More strikingly, 22% said they have thrown away unopened mooncakes that were still safe to eat.

The findings sit within a much wider food-waste challenge in Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, approximately 3,001 tonnes of food waste were disposed of at landfills every day in 2024, accounting for around 30% of municipal solid waste.

Mid-Autumn brings an additional seasonal dimension to the issue. Feeding Hong Kong estimates that up to 2.8 million mooncakes go uneaten in Hong Kong households each year. Its annual Mooncake Madness campaign is collecting eligible unopened surplus mooncakes across Hong Kong until 18 September 2026 for redistribution to frontline charities.

“Mooncakes are meant to represent generosity, reunion and appreciation, and we absolutely want to preserve that tradition. But our survey suggests that more isn’t always more meaningful,” said Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, Co-Founder of Yindii.

“If people are consistently receiving more than they want, the problem starts before the mooncake reaches the bin. It starts with a mismatch between how much we give, how much people actually want, and where the surplus can go. The opportunity is to make that surplus valuable again while the food is still perfectly good.”

Hong Kong consumers are open to rescuing surplus

The survey also suggests that surplus does not automatically have to become waste.

When respondents were asked whether they would consider buying good-quality, safe-to-eat surplus mooncakes from hotels, bakeries or retailers at discounted prices, 36% said they would, while another 45% said they might.  

In total, 81% did not rule out buying discounted surplus mooncakes.

Interestingly, the findings suggest that environmental impact alone is not what drives consumer interest — value also matters. For Yindii, this highlights an important part of changing consumer behaviour: fighting food waste needs to be both good for the planet and genuinely attractive to the customer.

“Sustainability becomes much easier to scale when consumers don’t have to choose between doing good and getting a great deal,” Natarajan added. “Surplus food still has value. The challenge is connecting it with someone who wants it, at the right time and at the right price.”

Turning surplus into opportunity

Yindii connects consumers with surplus food from bakeries, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and hotels through its app. Businesses can offer good food that would otherwise remain unsold through discounted Surprise Bags, allowing consumers to access quality food for less while merchants recover value from their surplus.

In Hong Kong, the Yindii community has already rescued more than 500,000 meals from going to waste, while helping food businesses recover approximately HK$17 million in value from surplus food.

The platform works with businesses ranging from neighbourhood food stores to major bakery, coffee and hotel brands, demonstrating that surplus food can be treated as an opportunity rather than an inevitable cost.

Yindii believes the same principle can be applied to seasonal occasions such as Mid-Autumn Festival: businesses can improve forecasting, consumers can choose quantities that better match what they need, genuine surplus can find new customers while it is still good to eat, and unopened mooncakes that remain can be shared or donated rather than discarded.

This Mid-Autumn Festival, Yindii is encouraging Hong Kong consumers and businesses to rethink one simple question:

How can we keep the generosity of the tradition — without the waste?

Key survey findings

• 72% say they receive more mooncakes than they actually want to eat.
• 80% have experienced leftover mooncakes after Mid-Autumn Festival.
• Only 14% would choose a traditional box of mooncakes as their preferred Mid-Autumn gift.
• 22% have thrown away unopened mooncakes that were still safe to eat.
• 30% would prefer gift or cash vouchers, while 24% would prefer a smaller box or fewer mooncakes.
   

Survey methodology

The Yindii Mid-Autumn Festival survey was conducted digitally in September 2026 and distributed to approximately 25,000 Yindii users in Hong Kong.

About Yindii

Yindii is Asia’s surplus food marketplace, connecting consumers with quality unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, cafés, hotels, supermarkets and other food businesses at significant discounts.

By helping businesses turn surplus into revenue and giving consumers an affordable way to enjoy quality food, Yindii aims to make food rescue an easy, everyday behaviour.

Across its markets in Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea, the Yindii community has rescued more than 1.2 million meals and prevented approximately 2,900 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

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Three Exclusive Rewards to Thank Consumers for 27 Years of Support
Moving Forward Together, Caring for Every Step of the Health Journey

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong pain management expert Herbalgy is celebrating a special milestone this year as the brand marks its 27th anniversary while brand ambassador Keung To turns 27. Bringing these two meaningful occasions together, Herbalgy presents the anniversary theme, “Herbalgy 27th Anniversary • Keung To, With You Every Step of the Way,” and launches the “27 × 27 Together Rewards” online promotion^#, featuring three exclusive rewards in appreciation of Hong Kong consumers’ continued support over the past 27 years.

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Herbalgy × Keung To: Celebrating “27 × 27” and Moving Forward Together

For 27 years, Herbalgy has grown alongside Hong Kong, staying closely connected to the everyday health needs of people living in the city’s fast-paced environment. From shoulder and neck fatigue caused by long working hours and physical strain from daily activities to muscle discomfort after exercise, Herbalgy offers a diverse range of pain management products designed to support different lifestyles and everyday needs.

This year brings an especially meaningful connection: Herbalgy celebrates 27 years in Hong Kong as Keung To reaches the age of 27. The shared “27 × 27” milestone represents more than a number; it reflects two journeys of growth, perseverance and moving forward.

Under the anniversary message “Herbalgy 27th Anniversary • Keung To, With You Every Step of the Way,” Herbalgy hopes to encourage everyone to take care of their body while continuing to pursue their goals, careers and dreams. Whether facing the demands of work, everyday life or personal challenges, taking care of everyday pain can help people move forward with greater confidence. Every step matters, and Herbalgy is here to support every step of the journey.

Celebrate “27 × 27” with Three Exclusive Online Rewards

To share the joy of this special milestone with consumers, Herbalgy is launching the “27 × 27 Together Rewards” online promotion#, featuring three exclusive offers in appreciation of the support and trust Hong Kong consumers have shown the brand throughout its 27-year journey.

From a one-day sitewide discount and a special Keung To anniversary surprise to a collection of 27 travel-size health products^#, each reward is inspired by the number “27”. The promotion offers consumers a timely opportunity to stock up on everyday pain management essentials for themselves and their families while celebrating the milestone with Herbalgy and Keung To.

Reward 1: Enjoy 27% Off Sitewide for One Day Only

On 16 September, consumers can enjoy 27% off sitewide when shopping at Herbalgy’s official online store.

Available for one day only, the special anniversary offer gives consumers the opportunity to replenish everyday pain management essentials at an exclusive price or select practical health products for family and loved ones.^#

Reward 2: Spend HK$430 and Receive a Keung To Anniversary Surprise Gift

From 16 September to 15 October, consumers who make a net purchase of HK$430 or above at Herbalgy’s official online store will receive a Keung To anniversary surprise gift. Created especially for the shared “27 × 27” milestone, the exclusive gift offers fans and consumers a memorable way to celebrate the occasion with Keung To while selecting useful health essentials for everyday life.^#

Reward 3: Spend HK$2,700 and Receive 27 × 5 ml Portable Edition Products

During the promotional period, customers who spend HK$2,700 or more in a single net transaction at the official online store will receive an additional 27 complimentary 5 ml Portable Edition products. This practical anniversary gift encapsulates the brand’s 27 years of dedication to health and well-being.

Lightweight and convenient, the 5 ml products are perfect for keeping in your handbag, at the office or in your travel bag. They can also be shared with family, keeping wellness support close at hand whenever you need it. ^#

Join Herbalgy and Keung To in Celebrating “27 × 27”

The “27 × 27 Together Rewards” online promotion brings together special savings, exclusive gifts and everyday health essentials, with each element thoughtfully inspired by the shared “27 × 27” milestone.^# Consumers are invited to visit Herbalgy’s official online store and select suitable products for themselves and their families while enjoying the anniversary rewards.^# Together with Keung To and Herbalgy, everyone can celebrate this meaningful milestone, continue moving forward and take better care of every step along the way.

Visit Herbalgy’s official online store from 16 September to enjoy the “27 × 27 Together Rewards” and celebrate 27 years of moving forward together.

^# The promotion is subject to terms and conditions. In the event of any dispute, Herbalgy reserves the right of final decision. Please visit the campaign website for full details.

About Herbalgy

Herbalgy Pharmaceutical Ltd. is a company that captures the essence of Hong Kong. Founded in 1999 by the esteemed Professor of Chinese Medicine Wong Tin Chee, he has been inspired by his father, Wong To Yick, since childhood. With a deep passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbal medicine research, Professor Wong has inherited his father’s wisdom and expertise.  He is committed to adhering to his father’s philosophy of ‘focusing on addressing the root cause rather than merely treating the symptoms’ and the principle of ‘viewing pain as a crucial indicator for identifying underlying issues’.

Following the establishment of the family business, Professor Wong was encouraged by his father to create the well-known ‘Herbalgy’ brand. This name reflects the company’s commitment to promoting healthy meridians and overall well-being. With decades of clinical experience and a love for Hong Kong’s traditional Chinese medicine, he established a GMP-standard factory in Hong Kong to ensure the scientific production of traditional medicinal oils and plasters. Over the past 27 years, he has since launched the brands ‘Touch Cool’, ‘Herbalgy’, and ‘Tibet Red’, which blend the unique characteristics of Hong Kong with accessible medicinal oils, magnetic therapy, herbal remedies, and physical therapy, making them some of the most enduring and best-selling brands in the region.

These brands offer straightforward, medication-based home care solutions designed for the early prevention of chronic pain resulting from impaired circulation of blood and Qi in urban lifestyles. All products mentioned in this press release are registered proprietary Chinese medicines. Their statutory indications are based on the labels approved by the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong.

For more information about Herbalgy, please visit:

Website: https://herbalgy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Herbalgy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbalgyhk/

Media Inquiries:

Herbalgy Pharmaceutical Ltd.
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Phone: (852) 2380 9555
Email: [email protected]

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Platform introduces cloud-based industrial AI, secure file transfer, IT asset management and cyber protection as first-phase services

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AXLBIT ASIA SDN. BHD. (“AXLBIT ASIA”) announced the September 2026 launch of AXLBOX in Malaysia, marking the first phase of the platform’s expansion into Southeast Asia. AXLBOX is an enterprise software marketplace designed to help businesses access proven digital solutions, strengthen operational foundations and apply Artificial Intelligence where it can create measurable business value.
AXLBOX https://axlbox.asia 

AXLBOX brings selected enterprise software solutions to Malaysian companies with local deployment and support. Backed by AXLBIT’s operating experience in Japan, the platform helps businesses adopt trusted software without the complexity of dealing directly with overseas vendors or language barriers. In Malaysia, the first-phase lineup covers manufacturing AI, secure large-file transfer, IT asset management and cyber protection solutions. AXLBIT ASIA will continue expanding the AXLBOX portfolio with additional software solutions, using Malaysia as the starting point for broader growth across Southeast Asia.

The first-phase services available through AXLBOX in Malaysia include:

• Profet AI AutoML powered by AXLBOX
  A cloud-based manufacturing predictive AI platform that helps companies apply data and AI to overcome operational challenges, including equipment reliability, production process optimization, quality improvement and energy efficiency.
• eTransporter powered by AXLBOX
  A secure large-file transfer solution that supports controlled file exchange for business operations.
• ISM CloudOne
  A cloud-based IT asset management, endpoint security and mobile device management service for managing PCs and mobile devices across distributed work environments.
• Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
  A cyber protection solution that supports backup, recovery, ransomware protection and cyber resilience.

Together, these first-phase services position AXLBOX as a practical gateway for Malaysian businesses to adopt quality-assured enterprise software, strengthen digital operations and explore AI-driven transformation with local support backed by experience in Japan.

Malaysia is the first market in AXLBOX’s broader Southeast Asia expansion strategy. Following the September launch, AXLBIT ASIA plans to expand its solution portfolio, enhance its local support model and progressively introduce AXLBOX in additional Southeast Asian markets. 

AXLBIT plans to participate in Tech Week Singapore 2026, where the company expects to introduce AXLBOX to regional technology decision-makers and engage with potential resellers, system integrators and business partners across Southeast Asia. As part of this regional expansion, AXLBIT ASIA welcomes discussions with resellers, system integrators and technology partners interested in bringing AXLBOX solutions to customers in Southeast Asia.

Find AXLBIT in Tech Week Singapore 2026: 29-30 September, Marina Bay Sands Level 5, Stand: 5-K15

Pricing varies according to the selected solution, deployment requirements and support scope. Businesses and channel partners may contact AXLBIT ASIA for local availability, commercial arrangements and implementation discussions.

About AXLBIT Group

AXLBIT, Inc. is a Tokyo-based Japanese company and a company affiliated with KDDI. The company develops subscription business support software, including AXLGEAR, and operates the AXLBOX enterprise software platform. AXLBIT ASIA SDN. BHD., based in Kuala Lumpur, supports the Southeast Asian business development and service delivery of AXLBOX through local customer engagement, sales development and operational support. Guided by the AXLBIT Group slogan, “Make Work Fun,” the group aims to help businesses make software operations more efficient, accessible and engaging.

AXLBIT, Inc.
https://axlbit.com/about/
AXLBIT ASIA SDN. BHD.
https://www.axlbit.asia/

Media and Sales Contact
AXLBIT ASIA Sales Team
[email protected]

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