Day: March 4, 2026

Global Talent Summit Week Returns to Hong Kong March 18–19, Featuring Nobel Laureate, President of Peking University and SenseTime Co-founder

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Focusing on talent ecosystem in the AI-era, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s Premier International talent hub

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – The Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in collaboration with Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), will host the Global Talent Summit Week (GTS Week) in mid-March. Anchored by the integration of education, technology and talents, the mega talent event will foster regional talent exchange and explore future talent trends through an international forum, a large-scale expo and diverse networking activities.

Photo Caption: Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) announced the programme for the Global Talent Summit Week on March 2, featuring the International Talent Forum, CareerConnect Expo and nine satellite events from March 17 to 29. Photo shows (from left) Account Delivery Director of DayOne Data Centre, Mr Tony Zhou; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan; and Partner of Ernst & Young Advisory Services Limited, Mr Jeff Tang, at the press conference.

Building on the success of its inaugural event in 2024, this year’s GTS Week expands its programme to include the International Talent Forum and CareerConnect Expo on 18 and 19 March, alongside nine satellite events co‑organised with HKTE’s working partners from 17 to 29 March. Together, these initiatives form a comprehensive international platform for talent exchange, further strengthening Hong Kong’s dual role as an international talent hub and the country’s gateway for talent.

The GTS Week follows Hong Kong’s historic ascent to the top position in Asia on the International Institute for Management Development’s World Talent Ranking 2025, which marks the city’s highest-ever ranking.

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, stated: “At a pivotal moment of rapid transformation in the global talent ecosystem, the GTS Week aims to explore forward looking perspectives on talent development, policies and opportunities, while aligning with the country’s development, thereby building Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent.”

The Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan, expressed his hope that through this flagship international talent event, the GTS Week will promote cross-regional and cross-sector collaboration on talent, and provide a platform for exchange with various partners that helps talent seize opportunities, understand development pathways in Hong Kong and gain foresight into manpower trends.

International Talent Forum | 18 and 19 March

Anchored by the theme “Connecting Global Minds”, the Forum brings together top government officials, business and academic leaders from Hong Kong and abroad.

Headlining the first day of the Forum will be Professor Christopher A. Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, delivering a keynote speech. He will be joined by Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and Mr Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey Greater China, who will share perspectives on the talent ecosystem in a new era. The Forum programme is structured with three panel discussions aligned with the GTS Week’s core pillars:

  • Education — — “Navigating the Future: The Paradigm Shift in Education and Talent Strategy” brings together academic leaders to explore how cross-border collaboration and industry partnerships can drive innovation and build future-ready skills. Panellists include Professor Qihuang Gong (President, Peking University), Professor Nancy Ip (President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), Professor Simon Marginson (Professor of Higher Education (Emeritus), University of Oxford), Professor John Quelch (American President and Executive Vice Chancellor, Duke Kunshan University), and Professor Heiwai Tang (Associate Vice-President (Global), Universiry of Hong Kong).
  • Technology — — “Technology as a Catalyst – Shaping Talent Strategies for Innovation” examines how innovative AI technologies can support talent attraction and development. Panellists include Ms Venetia Lee (General Manager, Ant International Greater China), Dr Dahua Lin (Co-founder & Chief Scientist, SenseTime), Mr Yat Siu (Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands; Founder & CEO, Outblaze), and Ms Basima Abdulrahman (Founder and CEO, KESK).
  • Talent — — “Thriving in a Dynamic Talent Landscape – Sustaining Skills and Fostering Resilience” explores how AI and digital technologies are reshaping talent strategies. Panellists include Mr Jeff Tang (Partner, Market Development Leader, Consulting, Ernst & Young Group), Mr Paul Moody (Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions, CFA Institute), Mr Grant Wright (Group Executive, AI, SEEK), Ms Ruchee Anand (Vice President of Talent Solutions for APAC, LinkedIn), and Ms Joy Xu (Group Chief People & Culture Officer, DFI Retail Group).

The second morning will feature panel discussions and dedicated sessions with satellite event partners. An invitation-only closed-door Forging a National High-calibre Talent Hub Symposium will follow in the afternoon, bringing together government representatives from the Chinese Mainland and the Macao Special Administrative Region to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration and high‑calibre talent networks.

The Forum is by invitation only; HKTE will provide a global livestream on both days.

For the full list of confirmed speakers and the detailed forum agenda, please visit: gts.hkengage.gov.hk/en/speaker-list

CareerConnect Expo | 18 and 19 March

Running concurrently on 18 and 19 March, the Expo will feature about 70 large enterprises, education and technology institutions, and government departments. The free-admission Expo will provide participants direct access to the latest industry information, diverse support services and networking opportunities with multinational companies across thematic zones, showcasing career prospects across the Greater Bay Area. Pre-registration is now open.

Nine Satellite Events | 17 to 29 March (New for 2026)

For the first time, the GTS Week will extend into a week-long series, with nine satellite events taking place from 17 to 29 March in partnership with HKTE’s various working partners. The programme includes regional conferences, career fairs and corporate award ceremonies, creating a comprehensive platform for professional networking and information exchange. During the week, HKTE will formalise a cooperation agreement with JCI Hong Kong to deepen international promotion of the city.

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 About Hong Kong Talent Engage

Hong Kong Talent Engage, an office under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to promoting Hong Kong’s advantages, opportunities and various talent admission schemes in different global markets while providing comprehensive one-stop support services for incoming talents to facilitate their settlement and integration into the new environment for long-term development.

“Study in Hong Kong” Week spotlights city’s competitive higher education sector

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2026 – The inaugural “Study in Hong Kong” Week (February 23 to March 1) was successfully launched to promote the city’s attractiveness as a destination for students around the world to pursue higher education.

A major highlight was the prestigious Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and Exhibition, which ranks among the world’s top three international higher education conferences. The event attracted over 3,500 leading international education professionals to explore the latest trends and critical issues in higher education.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of APAIE 2026, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)’s Secretary for Education, Dr Christine Choi said, “To further promote higher education in Hong Kong to the world, we are dedicating this week as the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ Week, during which we will share our success stories and connect more closely with partners worldwide.”

HKSAR’s Secretary for Education, Dr Christine Choi (second row, ninth left), visits the “Study in Hong Kong” Pavilion at the APAIE with other guests

“Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong enjoys the distinctive advantages of being part of China with strong support from our Motherland and at the same time being centrally located in Asia.

“Our universities are globally recognised, with five of them within the world’s top 100 and Asia’s top 20. Hong Kong claimed all top four spots in the ranking of the world’s most international universities last year. Indeed, one in every four of our students come from outside Hong Kong. The proportion is even higher for academic staff, with around 70 per cent from elsewhere.”

Held under the theme “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good”, APAIE 2026 featured pre-conference workshops, summit forums, keynote speeches, and exchange activities.

Dr Choi met with education officials and representatives from various regions on international education development trends and co-operation. She held separate meetings with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, Mr Róbert Zsembera, and the Director General of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy, to exchange views on the development, co-operation, and promotion of international higher education.

Dr Choi also toured the “Study in Hong Kong” Pavilion, where she learned about the promotional efforts of University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities and how they expand international networks to recruit students from various regions for study and exchange in Hong Kong. She also visited other booths at the exhibition, exchanging views on higher education development with representatives from various countries and regions.

Dr Choi noted that Hong Kong, as Asia’s world city, possesses advantages in global connectivity, world-class infrastructure, and rich cultural experiences that attract outstanding talent.

During the Week, UGC-funded universities hosted campus tours, allowing overseas guests to experience first-hand the fusion of diverse cultures from different regions. Universities also organised student exchange activities to foster friendships among international students from different regions, deepen their understanding of Hong Kong, and help them better integrate into local campus life.

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“While Hong Kong is highly popular among students from the Chinese Mainland, those from other parts of the world, especially in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Belt and Road countries or regions, have increased significantly in recent years,” Dr Choi said.

“As we welcome more non-local students to our schools and universities, we hope Hong Kong can serve as a springboard for them to engage with the Chinese Mainland and the wider Asia-Pacific, and as a pathway to widen collaborations across this vibrant region.”

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Mavenir and Turkcell Partner to Accelerate AI Enabled Network Service Deployments for Innovation in Telecom #MWC26

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Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Technology Officer of Turkcell and Brandon Larson, SVP & General Manager, Cloud, AI & IMS Business Strategy of Mavenir.
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Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Technology Officer of Turkcell and Brandon Larson, SVP & General Manager, Cloud, AI & IMS Business Strategy of Mavenir.

BARCELONA, Spain, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, and Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL), Türkiye’s leading telecommunications and technology company today signed an MoU to accelerate the mobile network operator’s deployment of voice and messaging AI applications. The partnership will focus on supporting Turkcell’s strategic direction to introduce AI-powered services that simplify customers’ daily lives and enhance their overall experience.

Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS architecture will support the development and rollout of advanced new services, bringing new value to traditional voice and messaging capabilities. By embedding AI directly into the mobile core, Mavenir enables Turkcell to accelerate continuous innovation, deliver advanced customer experiences, ensure carrier-grade quality, and advance Turkcell’s evolution toward AI-native communications. Through the collaboration, Turkcell and Mavenir will create innovative AI-based value-added services built for flexible packaging, tiering and enhanced customer experience.

Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çağrı Güngör, Chief Technology Officer of Turkcell, said: “At Turkcell, we continuously explore how network innovation can translate into high-quality customer experiences and operational efficiency. This partnership with Mavenir, adopting their AI-by-design approach and cloud-native expertise, will accelerate our delivery of cutting-edge technology.”

Brandon Larson, Mavenir’s SVP & General Manager, Cloud, AI & IMS Business Strategy, said: “There is real power in AI when it’s delivered with a clear focus on solving a problem and adding real customer value – Turkcell has specific objectives it is seeking to reach, not least of which is the power to introduce exciting new services. AI redefines the economics of traditional voice and messaging capabilities, and this partnership will bring that to life.”

This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward AI-native network capabilities, where intelligence is embedded directly into core services rather than delivered through over-the-top applications.

For operators, this opens the door to:

  • Premium AI voice and messaging services
  • AI-powered customer care enablement
  • Tiered consumer AI subscriptions

AI is central to the evolution from Telco to TechCo, harnessing existing assets like IMS and cloud-native core networks to create differentiated, revenue-generating AI services.

About Turkcell

Turkcell is a technology and telecommunications company headquartered in Türkiye, offering a unique portfolio of voice, data and IPTV services over its mobile and fixed networks along with digital consumer, enterprise and techfin services. Turkcell Group operates in three countries: Türkiye, Belarus and Northern Cyprus. Listed on both the NYSE and BIST since July 2000, Turkcell remains the only dual-listed company on these exchanges. Read more at www.turkcell.com.tr

About Mavenir

Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company’s deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators’ evolution to TechCos.

For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com

Mavenir PR Contacts:
Emmanuela Spiteri
[email protected]

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Axi simplifies crypto trading with the launch of its Buy Crypto product – a hassle-free solution for investors

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SYDNEY, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a trusted global online trading broker, is proud to announce the launch of its Buy Crypto services, an intuitive and straightforward platform designed to eliminate the complexities of cryptocurrency trading.

The crypto market has grown rapidly but remains characterized by hype, volatility, and uncertainty. With Axi Buy Crypto, the company leverages its 18+ years of industry experience to provide a seamless, user-friendly solution that simplifies the crypto investment process, ensuring that traders can focus on what matters most, growing their portfolios with ease.

“At Axi, our goal has always been to offer a frictionless, reliable, and transparent trading experience,” said Stuart Cooke, Head of New Business at Axi. “With our Buy Crypto product, we are streamlining the entire crypto trading journey. Our platform removes the headaches, making it simple for investors to engage in the crypto market with the confidence and clarity they deserve.”

Key features of Axi Buy Crypto include:

One simple platform: Access to all major cryptocurrencies in one place.

Market-leading pricing: Ensure clients get more crypto for their money.

Trusted trading: Powered by a globally recognized and transparent broker.

Integrated support tools: Access helpful resources, tools and analytics that guide you every step of the way.

“At Axi, we’ve built our reputation on credibility, transparency, and innovation,” said Cooke. “Crypto trading and investment deserve the same standards. With Axi Buy Crypto, we’re expanding our platform to meet the growing demand for digital assets while ensuring our clients are supported with the same professional tools and confidence we’ve always delivered.”

The launch reinforces Axi’s long-term strategy of empowering traders and investors worldwide with access to more markets, smarter tools, and greater flexibility.

The expansion reflects Axi’s ongoing commitment to innovation, client empowerment, and partner growth, delivering flexible solutions that cater to evolving market demands.

For more information about Axi Buy Crypto, visit: https://www.axi.com/int/blog/education/cryptocurrencies/spot-trading-cryptocurrency

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading brand, serving thousands of customers in 100+ countries. Axi offers CFDs across multiple asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, Crypto and more.

Media Contact: [email protected]

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Bitget Marks International Women’s Day by Calling for Women to Shape the Future of Web3

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Bitget Marks International Women’s Day by Calling for Women to Shape the Future of Web3

Bitget Marks International Women’s Day by Calling for Women to Shape the Future of Web3

Bitget Marks International Women’s Day by Calling for Women to Shape the Future of Web3

 

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is glad to celebrate International Women’s Day under its flagship Blockchain4Her initiative, aligned with its beliefs of inclusion and gender diversity as critical drivers of long-term growth in the blockchain industry.

Anchored around the question “How can we achieve mass adoption without women?”, the campaign challenges the industry to confront a fundamental reality: excluding half of the global population places a structural limit on liquidity, innovation, and returns. Bitget positions gender inclusion not just as a social responsibility, but as a commercial and economic imperative for an industry seeking sustainable expansion.

“We already know there’s a multitude of issues to tackle around the representation of women, especially in STEM fields. Even in crypto, the disparity is big,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “It’s truly the role of bigger players to recognize the capabilities and influence women have, especially in the financial sector. As small as a step can be, each counts.”

To mark International Women’s Day, Bitget is launching a global social media initiative focused on recognizing and challenging unconscious bias in Web3. The campaign video explores how women are increasingly stepping into spaces historically shaped by men, and how meaningful progress comes when women take ownership of shaping what comes next. Industry leaders, builders, creators, and users are invited to share their perspectives and the concrete actions they believe can drive more inclusive and accountable structures across Web3.

In addition, Bitget will launch an International Women’s Day Limited Edition Card in partnership with Bitget Wallet. The card features design elements centered on anti-bias messaging and inclusivity, alongside exclusive benefits for users who support gender diversity within the blockchain space, turning advocacy into visible, everyday participation. Bitget Wallet Card users can spend globally with Mastercard and Visa cards, available in 50+ countries across Europe, LATAM, and APAC.

Offline engagement forms a core pillar of the campaign. Building on the “Lady Forward” proposition introduced last year, Bitget will host a series of interactive events across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Europe, the CIS, and LATAM. These gatherings are designed as safe, open spaces where women can share experiences, build networks, and engage in conversations around leadership, finance, and technology.

Activities will range from creative workshops, such as flower arrangement, perfume making, pottery, and nail art, to networking sessions and panel discussions featuring women leaders from both Web2 and Web3. Notably, Bitget is hosting a mini-conference, panel discussions, and an Iftar dinner in Southeast Asia, reflecting the campaign’s emphasis on cultural inclusivity and community-driven dialogue.

Through its International Women’s Day campaign, Bitget continues to advance Blockchain4Her as a long-term commitment to reshaping participation in crypto, one that recognizes diversity not as a constraint, but as a catalyst for broader adoption and stronger markets.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry’s lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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UAE: Fire Extinguished Near US Consulate in Dubai Following Drone Attack

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Dubai: A small fire that broke out near the US Consulate in Dubai following a drone attack launched from Iran has been brought under control, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

According to Jordan News Agency, the attack occurred Tuesday night and resulted in no injuries. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that all consulate staff were safe after a building adjacent to the consulate was targeted by a drone.

WAM reported that the UAE has faced more than 1,000 Iranian attacks, resulting in three fatalities and several injuries. The figure exceeds the combined number of attacks reported by all other affected countries, WAM added, noting that the UAE Armed Forces have responded to the incidents with professionalism and efficiency.