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Having secured the fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025, the partners have launched fully autonomous ride-hailing service via the AutoGo app. Initial operations cover Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands. The launch marks a critical step toward the partners' goal of deploying hundreds of vehicles by 2026 and building Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides. The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet. "Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies." "AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use." The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel. The AutoGo app, now open to public users Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate. Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision. About BaiduFounded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares. Media Contactintlcomm@baidu.com
HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 Hong Kong ('GS1 HK'), as a member of the Port Community System ('PCS') Industry Expert Liaison Group, expresses strong support for the official launch of the PCS, a pivotal digital logistics platform established by the Hong Kong SAR Government that provides round-the-clock, real-time cargo tracking, designed to transform Hong Kong's maritime and logistics ecosystem. With over 2,300 companies already registered, the PCS marks a significant leap towards a fully integrated, transparent, and efficient digital logistics community. GS1, as a global data standards organization, establishes the common business language— including unique product identifier - Global Trade Item Number ('GTIN', also known as 'barcode') that enables disparate systems to communicate seamlessly. Locally, GS1 HK is facilitating the incorporation of the GS1 Global Registry, specifically GTINs, into the PCS platform to enable better accuracy and efficiency for trade declaration and strengthen traceability that benefit Hong Kong's logistics and port industries. This also aims to enable seamless cross-border data exchange with China's Single Window system, where their customs already required GTIN for imported goods declaration. Moving forward, we will also look into leveraging global standards for item-level traceability of goods and shipments, to ensure visibility and accountability across supply chain. GS1 HK will continue to support Transport and Logistics Bureau's ongoing collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's 'Project CargoX', which utilizes cargo data from PCS to help banks carry out credit assessment and SMEs secure credit funding more effectively. Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong, said, "Data is the fuel in shaping the economy. GS1 HK stands ready to support this PCS initiative, providing global standards-based data solutions to drive information flow, goods flow and cash flow, which directly enhances Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international trade, finance, and logistics hub." About GS1 Hong Kong GS1 Hong Kong is the local chapter of GS1®, a global, not-for-profit data standards organization headquartered in Brussels, Belgium and represented in over 120 economies. We help businesses identify, capture, and share trusted data across both physical and digital supply chains. Through global standards like GTIN (barcodes) and standard-based platforms, GS1 Hong Kong empowers companies to improve efficiency and enhance visibility. In today's AI-driven economy, data quality is essential. GS1 Hong Kong provides a foundation for data that is accurate, searchable, shareable, and traceable. GS1 Hong Kong currently supports close to 8,000 corporate members from 20 sectors including retail & consumer goods, food & beverage and food services, healthcare, apparel & footwear, logistics & ICT. By working closely with industry stakeholders and government, we foster a collaborative ecosystem to "Go Digital • Go Green". Website: www.gs1hk.org
HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel Group has officially broken ground on the construction of Vietnam's first semiconductor chip fabrication plant. The project is implemented by Viettel as a mission assigned by the Ministry of National Defense, in accordance with a Government Resolution. Rendering of Vietnam's first semiconductor chip fabrication plant, built by Viettel Group. For the first time, Vietnam is developing domestic chip fabrication capability, laying a foundation for the goal of gradually mastering core technologies and developing a domestic semiconductor ecosystem. The plant will be built in the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park (Hanoi) on an area of 27 hectares, oriented to become national infrastructure serving research, design, testing, and semiconductor chip production. Once operational, the plant will be able to serve national industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, IoT, automotive manufacturing, medical devices, and automation, among others. A complete semiconductor chip product typically goes through six main stages: product definition, system design, detailed design, chip fabrication, packaging and testing, and integration and testing. In recent years, Vietnam has gradually participated in five of these stages; however, chip fabrication—the most complex and critical stage—has not yet been possible domestically. Building a semiconductor chip fabrication plant will help complete and close the entire semiconductor chip production process in Vietnam. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh emphasized: "The groundbreaking of Vietnam's first high-tech semiconductor chip fabrication plant is an event of particularly important significance. This is a step toward realizing the national semiconductor industry development strategy, creating a foundation for Vietnam to gradually participate more deeply in the global value chain, based on science, technology, and innovation." According to the Prime Minister, the plant's presence will contribute to completing the domestic semiconductor ecosystem, enabling chip design companies, technology start-ups, and research institutions to shorten testing cycles, quickly finalize products, and bring technology into practical applications. The plant is also expected to become a hands-on training center for the semiconductor workforce, linking training with a real production environment. Through this, Vietnam aims to train 50,000 chip design engineers under the Semiconductor Industry Human Resources Development Program through 2030, toward a scale of more than 100,000 people in Vietnam's semiconductor industry under the National Semiconductor Strategy through 2040. For Viettel, being assigned to lead the implementation of the semiconductor chip fabrication plant continues the Group's core technology development strategy, which it has persistently pursued for many years. Viettel has proactively prepared human resources through in-depth training, international cooperation, and technology transfer, while also accumulating experience from research, design, and the application of chips in technology systems and products. Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, Chairman and CEO of Viettel Group, affirmed: "Immediately after today's groundbreaking ceremony, the Group will begin implementing the project, with the set objective that by the end of 2027 we will complete the construction, receive technology transfer, and begin pilot production. The period from 2028 to 2030 will focus on finalizing and optimizing processes and improving line efficiency in accordance with industry standards, thereby serving as a basis for researching chip fabrication technology at more advanced process nodes." The project will be implemented during 2026–2030, with a roadmap from plant construction and technology transfer to process completion and improved operational efficiency. In the long term, the Hoa Lac plant is planned to be expandable in scale, providing a foundation for Vietnam to gradually access more advanced semiconductor technologies. The groundbreaking of the high-tech semiconductor chip fabrication plant marks an important milestone in Vietnam's journey to build technological capability, contributing to realizing the goal of "Technological self-reliance, Sustainable Future."
HONG KONG, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the deepening integration of artificial intelligence and the real economy, the robotics industry is emerging as one of the most disruptive frontier sectors. Recently, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) has drawn strong market attention following the disclosure of its impressive investment performance in the robotics space. The Company announced that it will launch its first livestream session this Sunday (18 January 2026) at 7:50 p.m. on Douyin and WeChat Channels. Centered on robot product sales and market validation, the initiative aims to accelerate the transition of robotics from technology demonstration to consumer-level applications. At the same time, Shoucheng Holdings disclosed that its robotics investment portfolio has achieved an overall absolute return of more than 4x. According to Company Secretary Kang Yu, early investments in several flagship companies — including Unitree Robotics, Galaxy General Robots and Zibian Technology — have each delivered returns exceeding 10x. These achievements are not the result of short-term financial speculation, but rather stem from a long-term investment strategy built on deep industry insight. "Ecosystem empowerment" has become a key growth driver. Shoucheng Holdings emphasizes the synergy of "investment empowering industry, and industry reinforcing investment," forming a structured and scalable growth model. This approach extends beyond traditional post-investment support, integrating upstream and downstream industry resources as well as application scenarios to drive coordinated development across the entire value chain. As the robotics market enters a critical phase of scaled commercialization, this comprehensive strategy has helped accelerate valuation growth while enhancing the stability of investment returns. Strong Returns from Core Investments: Multiple Projects Achieve Over 10x Growth Since initiating its robotics industry strategy in 2024, Shoucheng Holdings has achieved an overall book return exceeding 4x across a portfolio of more than 20 robotics enterprises, driven by precise sector selection and a systematic, forward-looking investment approach. Through precise sector selection and a systematic, forward-looking investment approach, the Company has achieved an overall book return exceeding 4x, with market participants expecting further upside potential. The portfolio spans the full robotics value chain, including robot hardware manufacturing, embodied intelligence, core control systems, and intelligent application deployment. Among these investments, Zibian Robot, a representative company in the embodied intelligence segment, recently completed an A++ financing round of approximately RMB 1 billion, joined by several leading institutional investors. Shoucheng Holdings' affiliated fund participated at an early stage and realized a return exceeding 10x in the latest round, making it one of the most representative success stories within the Company's robotics portfolio. In addition, Shoucheng Holdings has invested in several globally influential robotics OEMs. Unitree Robotics, a leading player in the global quadruped robot market, is currently advancing its capital market process and is regarded as one of the robotics sector's key IPO-track candidates. Other core portfolio companies, such as Galaxy General Robots, have also demonstrated steady growth momentum, continuing to support the overall investment performance of the portfolio. The strong performance of these carefully selected flagship projects has not only generated significant capital returns, but has also become a cornerstone of Shoucheng Holdings' robotics ecosystem development. Building a Robotics Ecosystem: From Investment to Application Scenarios and Channel Synergy Shoucheng Holdings' investment success is not driven by capital deployment alone, but by a comprehensive "full-value-chain ecosystem collaboration" strategy designed to amplify investment value. Across the value chain, the Company has invested upstream in materials, components and core technology suppliers; midstream in robot OEMs and intelligent system manufacturers; and downstream through channel integration and application scenario enablement, forming a closed loop of "investment + industry + application." On the channel and scenario front, Shoucheng Holdings has signed strategic agency cooperation agreements with approximately 100 robotics companies, establishing a nationwide distribution network to promote order conversion and product commercialization. Meanwhile, its "Robotics Technology Experience Stores" and "Robotics Livestream Sales Platforms" actively expand consumer-facing application scenarios, effectively shortening the path from innovation to market adoption. This ecosystem strategy enhances the commercialization capabilities of portfolio companies, enables the generation of real orders and operational data, and further strengthens valuation foundations and long-term growth logic. As the robotics industry moves beyond its early breakout phase and enters a period of accelerated corporate development, Kang Yu expects that approximately four portfolio robotics companies will initiate listing plans this year, including leading names such as Unitree Robotics. Progress toward public listings is regarded as a key milestone for value realization within the investment portfolio and is expected to further unlock investment returns. This capitalization outlook not only reflects the growth trajectory of individual portfolio companies, but also signals that Shoucheng Holdings' long-term ecosystem strategy is entering a realization phase. Robotics Ecosystem Achievements to Be Showcased in Upcoming Livestream The "Breaking the Barrier Initiative" livestream, scheduled to go live this Sunday evening, will serve as an important platform for Shoucheng Holdings to showcase the progress of its robotics ecosystem development. From an investor's perspective, the livestream will provide in-depth analysis of industry trends and portfolio company strategies, while examining the technological innovation, brand positioning and future development plans behind core products. This approach allows audiences to gain insight into both product capabilities and the long-term competitiveness of the companies involved. As the robotics industry transitions from R&D-driven growth toward large-scale commercialization, Shoucheng Holdings' integrated strategy of "capital + industrial ecosystem + application scenarios" has not only delivered meaningful returns for investors, but has also provided a replicable reference model for the development of China's robotics industry ecosystem.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, Flowtica was not the loudest presence on the show floor. Over the course of the week, however, the Singapore-based AI company became one of the most closely watched, drawing sustained attention from media, investors, and industry observers. Flowtica at CES That attention has now translated into availability. Following its appearance as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, Flowtica has officially opened sales of Flowtica Scribe, its AI recording pen that quietly stood out in a field dominated by phone-dependent and screen-heavy solutions. Flowtica Scribe did not make its first public appearance at CES. The product launched on Kickstarter several months earlier, where it attracted thousands of users and established early validation. CES marked a different stage for the company. The focus shifted away from introduction and toward closer examination, with many observers asking whether the idea could hold up beyond early enthusiasm. Throughout the exhibition, Flowtica's booth at Eureka Park became a steady meeting point for investors and journalists. Conversations rarely centered on specifications or feature lists. Instead, discussions focused on a more fundamental question: whether AI recording tools are beginning to converge on forms that genuinely fit into professional life. Flowtica's answer was visible in its choice of form. By embedding AI into a pen, an object already accepted in boardrooms, consultations, investor meetings, and sales conversations, the company avoided many of the social and practical frictions that continue to limit phone-based recorders. The result was a device that felt less like a new category of gadget and more like a natural extension of existing behavior. This restraint is deliberate. Flowtica Scribe is designed to remain unobtrusive, with no screen and no demand for user attention during conversations. Recording, organization, and interpretation take place quietly in the background, allowing users to remain focused on the discussion itself. Among on-site observers, this approach positioned Flowtica as one of the more pragmatic entrants in an increasingly crowded AI recording market. Hardware, however, represents only part of Flowtica's differentiation. The company places equal emphasis on what happens after recording ends. Its AI functions as a continuously evolving insight system that can operate autonomously while remaining responsive to clear user guidance when needed. Over time, it adapts to individual working rhythms and priorities, shifting the emphasis from capturing everything to identifying what truly matters. Rather than simply storing conversations, Flowtica helps determine which moments should be retained, revisited, and translated into next actions. Key insights are designed to integrate naturally with existing productivity tools, including calendars and task systems, allowing them to fit into established workflows rather than compete with them. As interest in Flowtica Scribe built during CES, one question surfaced repeatedly. When would the product be available beyond the show floor? With sales now officially open through Flowtica's website, the company moves from exhibition attention to real-world deployment. For Flowtica, this moment appears less like a conclusion and more like a transition, from being observed to being used. As the AI recording market continues to mature, competition is shifting away from novelty and early adoption toward durability. The defining question is no longer whether a system can record conversations, but whether it can remain useful over time. Flowtica enters this next phase with an approach that is measured and quietly confident, placing its bet not on spectacle, but on long-term relevance.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Seela announced its all-in-one AI-powered creative platform, integrating text-to-image, image-to-image, and multi-model AI chatbot comparison into a streamlined workspace, enabling users to explore, compare, and create with greater clarity and confidence. Designed for creators, designers, marketers, and teams interested in AI, the platform aims to provide them with creative freedom and informed decision support. AI chat: Side-by-Side AI Model Comparison in One Conversation One of Seela AI's core innovations is its multi-model chat comparison system. Users simply submit a prompt and simultaneously receive responses from large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek—these responses are displayed side-by-side on the same screen. This allows users to directly compare the reasoning style, tone, accuracy, and creativity of different models without having to repeatedly submit prompts across different platforms. For professionals who rely on AI for content creation, research, or creative brainstorming, this approach instantly reveals model differences, reducing decision-making friction and improving output quality. Flexible AI Image Generation Built for Real Use Cases Seela AI also offers powerful yet easy-to-use AI image generation capabilities, supporting text-to-image and image-to-image workflows, enabling users to efficiently generate, optimize, and transform visual content. Seela AI also includes commonly used image utilities such as background removal, watermark removal, and popular art styles, usable without additional tools, making it particularly useful for social media teams, designers, and growth marketers who need to produce visual content at scale. Designed for Speed, Clarity, and Creative Control Unlike platforms built primarily for AI researchers, Seela AI emphasizes usability and workflow simplicity. Its visual-first interface lowers the learning curve while preserving advanced controls for power users. "As AI models multiply, users shouldn't have to," said the Seela team. "Our goal is to give users control and visibility—so they can focus on creating, not managing tools." What's Next Seela AI is currently in its MVP stage, focusing on two core capabilities: multi-model AI chat comparison and AI image generation. In the future, Seela plans to expand to video model support and more creative scenarios, gradually developing into a centralized hub for AI-driven creation and experimentation for creators. Seela AI is now available to all users. For more information about this feature and how to get started creating with any model, please visit https://seela.ai/text-to-image, https://seela.ai/image-to-image Media Contact:PR TeamSeelaEmail: support@seela.ai
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