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(15 September 2026) – The Hong Kong Federation of E-Commerce (HKFEC) has introduced the “Go Global with Hong Kong Retail Platforms – Finance Playbook”, a strategic guide designed to help SMEs and retail platforms expand internationally. The initiative emphasizes Hong Kong’s role as a trusted hub for cross-border commerce, offering practical frameworks for managing multi-currency transactions, compliance with international regulations, and building digital trust with overseas buyers.

The playbook also highlights the importance of adopting fintech solutions, AI-driven analytics, and risk management tools to streamline operations and reduce fraud. By providing case studies, templates, and training programs, HKFEC aims to empower SMEs with actionable strategies to overcome financing challenges and scale globally. This effort reinforces Hong Kong’s position as a gateway for Asia-Pacific businesses seeking reliable financial infrastructure and international reach.

To mark the launch, HKRMA hosted a special event in Hong Kong on September 29, 2026, bringing together e-commerce leaders, financial experts, and SME representatives. The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops focused on cross-border payment solutions, compliance readiness, and digital trust frameworks.

Participants also had the opportunity to network with industry peers and explore partnership opportunities with regional trade alliances. The event underscored Hong Kong’s commitment to supporting SMEs in their global journey, positioning the city as a central hub for innovation and international trade.

Credit: Hong Kong Federation of E-Commerce (HKFEC)

The program will feature the release of the State of Scams in Asia 2026 report, providing fresh insights into scam trends and tactics. Survivor testimonies will highlight the human impact of scam compounds and trafficking, while breakout sessions will cover topics such as disrupting financial flows, AI-driven defenses, and telecom strategies to combat SMS and voice fraud.

Networking will be a key component, with delegates gaining access to the GASA app for structured connections, curated working groups, and interactive collaboration. This ensures participants leave with actionable strategies and partnerships rather than just discussions.

On the second day, the summit will host the Anti-Scam Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to consumer protection and scam disruption. Finalists will present their initiatives directly to the jury, underscoring the importance of innovation and measurable impact in the fight against fraud.

The Bangkok summit is part of GASA’s global series, following events in Lisbon (Europe, June 2026) and San Francisco (America, September 2026). Together, these gatherings form a coordinated worldwide response, reinforcing the need for cross-border intelligence sharing and enforcement. Hosting the Asia edition in Thailand highlights the country’s growing role as a regional hub for anti-scam leadership.

Credit: Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)

(9 September 2026) – The Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia 2026, organized by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), will be held on November 10–11, 2026 at Pullman Bangkok King Power, Thailand. The summit will gather governments, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, telecom operators, tech platforms, and civil society groups to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational scams.

Asia has become both the most targeted region for scam operations and a base for many organized fraud networks. The summit aims to address this dual challenge by fostering collaboration across industries and borders. A central theme is the creation of national anti-scam ecosystems, building on GASA’s research with the Asian Development Bank, and ensuring that countries can coordinate effectively to disrupt scam infrastructure.

The program will feature the release of the State of Scams in Asia 2026 report, providing fresh insights into scam trends and tactics. Survivor testimonies will highlight the human impact of scam compounds and trafficking, while breakout sessions will cover topics such as disrupting financial flows, AI-driven defenses, and telecom strategies to combat SMS and voice fraud.

Networking will be a key component, with delegates gaining access to the GASA app for structured connections, curated working groups, and interactive collaboration. This ensures participants leave with actionable strategies and partnerships rather than just discussions.

On the second day, the summit will host the Anti-Scam Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to consumer protection and scam disruption. Finalists will present their initiatives directly to the jury, underscoring the importance of innovation and measurable impact in the fight against fraud.

The Bangkok summit is part of GASA’s global series, following events in Lisbon (Europe, June 2026) and San Francisco (America, September 2026). Together, these gatherings form a coordinated worldwide response, reinforcing the need for cross-border intelligence sharing and enforcement. Hosting the Asia edition in Thailand highlights the country’s growing role as a regional hub for anti-scam leadership.

Credit: Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)

(12 August 2026) — In a major milestone for the regional technology landscape, local artificial intelligence innovator COM360 has recently captured the industry spotlight with groundbreaking advancements. Recognized for its cutting-edge solutions, the company is rapidly accelerating the digital transformation of businesses across diverse sectors, setting a new benchmark for regional tech competitiveness.

Recent industry insights highlight how COM360’s latest deployments are reshaping the operational paradigms of modern enterprises. By integrating advanced machine learning models and intuitive automation tools, the firm enables organizations to optimize workflows, drastically reduce overhead costs, and make data-driven decisions with unprecedented precision. This capability has proven vital for companies striving to maintain a competitive edge in a fast-evolving digital economy.

The buzz surrounding COM360 intensified following announcements of its expanding portfolio and strategic market positioning. Industry analysts note that the company’s unique approach addresses critical pain points in enterprise technology, bridging the gap between complex artificial intelligence architectures and practical, everyday business applications. As a result, adoption rates among small-to-medium enterprises and large corporations alike have seen a sharp upward trajectory.

Beyond immediate productivity gains, COM360’s innovations are paving the way for long-term sustainable growth. The platform’s scalable design allows businesses to seamlessly expand their technological capabilities alongside their operational growth, ensuring that infrastructure investments remain future-proof. This adaptability has cemented the company’s reputation as a reliable catalyst for modernization.

Industry leaders anticipate that COM360’s rising prominence will inspire further innovation within the local tech ecosystem, encouraging collaborative ventures and heightened investment in homegrown artificial intelligence talent. As the company continues to scale its operations and roll out new feature sets, stakeholders remain optimistic about its capacity to influence broader technological trends globally.

Sources:

• Hong Kong Federation of E-Commerce (HKFEC)
• OpenPR News

(5 August 2026) – Recent industry exchanges have highlighted a strongly optimistic outlook for the future development of non-financial credit services, driven by five key structural and economic catalysts. Experts note that while the transition will involve challenges, the underlying growth momentum for the sector is firmly established and moving forward.

The foundational growth of the industry is anchored by the marketization of data elements. Rather than relying on government-led data-sharing frameworks, the market has successfully integrated applications and built a mature allocation mechanism that allows diverse service products to be bought and sold efficiently, securing stable and long-term data access.

Simultaneously, broader economic transformation and shifting social structures are fueling an urgent demand for risk control. With markets shifting to a stock game and economic growth slowing, enterprises face a heightened need for credit risk management in supply chains and partner management, while a growing flexible workforce is driving demand for individual-focused social trust mechanisms.

Finally, strategic shifts within the financial and public sectors are accelerating the sector’s evolution. As inclusive financial credit services experience contraction, mature institutions are pivoting toward high-potential non-financial credit tracks, coinciding with a transition in the social credit system from government-funded models to sustainable, market-driven mechanisms.

Source: Industry Insights and Institutional Exchange Analysis

On July 22, the “Market Credit Product Innovation Achievement Release Conference & China Credit Magazine Credit Economy Salon” took place in Qianhai, Shenzhen. Hosted by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Credit System Development Alliance, the event gathered roughly 100 participants—including local credit authorities, service institutions, industry leaders, and scholars nationwide—to showcase market-oriented credit innovations designed to empower the real economy and foster a unified national market.

Aligning with national goals under the upcoming “15th Five-Year Plan” to build a credit-based economy, the alliance teamed up with credit service institutions to launch the “Market Credit Report Supermarket.” This platform highlights over 100 innovative products from more than 50 providers. Focusing on non-financial sector applications, it offers services ranging from investment due diligence to professional credit and matchmaking, aiming to cultivate credit usage habits and sharpen public risk identification.

During the event, the Qianhai Authority shared progress on its credit economy pilot zone, reaffirming its backing for institutions innovating around business scope standardization. Complementing the product launches, the Credit Economy Salon session saw industry experts discuss how regional credit developments can reinforce a unified national market and explore evaluation indicator systems to guide the sector’s high-quality growth.

Qianhai’s recent advancements stem from close support by key regulators, including the Shenzhen Credit Office and the People’s Bank of China Shenzhen Branch. By pioneering controllable risk pilots for standardizing business scopes, Qianhai has successfully attracted leading credit service institutions, taking a major step toward a more regulated, standardized credit industry.

Furthermore, Qianhai continues to lead in setting industry benchmarks, spearheading China’s first national standard for classifying and coding credit service institutions (Classification and Coding Specifications for Credit Service Institutions). It is also actively driving “Bay Area standards” across cross-border credit, credit investigation, and commercial mediation to smooth regional cooperation.

To support this ecosystem, Qianhai established special funds offering data access, facility support, and business expansion incentives. These initiatives have successfully built significant industrial momentum, attracting more than 200 institutions—including Shenzhen Credit Information—to establish operations in the area.

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Q0dZvoAqdGbBQpiEwhFlhg