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Paul Chan highlights Hong Kong’s strengths before concluding his visit to the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos Leave a reply HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2026 – Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), wrapped up his attendance at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland yesterday (January 22). During the WEF Annual Meeting 2026, themed “A Spirit of Dialogue”, Mr Chan met with political, business and financial leaders to brief them on the latest situation in Hong Kong as well as the city’s new opportunities for partnership and investment. A day earlier (January 21), Mr Chan spoke at the 2026 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon themed “Beyond Old Models: Designing Growth That Works”. He outlined the steady progress Hong Kong has made over the past couple of years, and shared the city’s development vision and strategic positioning in its three key growth engines — finance, trade, and innovation and technology. The Financial Secretary highlighted that breakthroughs in technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain are driving profound industrial transformation and economic growth. Under the “one country, two systems” policy, Hong Kong is actively exploring and piloting initiatives in financial and technological innovation. With strong collaboration among neighbouring cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area that boast robust innovation and technology industrial chains, Hong Kong holds tremendous development potential and is a worthwhile investment destination. HKSAR’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers keynote remarks at the 2026 Davos-Caixin CEO Luncheon in Davos, Switzerland. Mr Chan also spoke at a dinner themed “China in Focus”, sharing his views on China’s development, international relations, as well as capital market developments in both the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. During a business exchange session of the WEF Annual Meeting, Mr Chan interacted

Quantexa Claims Accelerator Now Available on Guidewire Marketplace, Bringing Real-Time Decision Intelligence to Insurance Claims Leave a reply Integration with Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud helps insurers reduce leakage, accelerate time-to-value, and make smarter claims decisions using trusted, connected data LONDON, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantexa, a global pioneer in Decision Intelligence (DI), today announced that its Quantexa Accelerator for Decision Intelligence for Guidewire ClaimCenter is now globally available on the Guidewire Marketplace, making it easier for insurers to embed advanced claims intelligence directly into ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud workflows. Quantexa is a Guidewire PartnerConnect Technology partner and a former Guidewire Insurtech Vanguard. The claims accelerator integrates Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence platform with ClaimCenter to deliver real-time claims segmentation, fraud detection, and contextual analytics across the full claims lifecycle. By unifying internal and external data into a connected, 360-degree view of customers, claimants, and suppliers, insurers gain immediate insight into risk, behavior, and networks at first notice of loss and throughout claims handling. Turning Claims Data into Actionable Decisions Claims organizations are under increasing pressure to process claims faster, reduce leakage, and improve customer experience without increasing operational cost. The Quantexa Accelerator for Decision Intelligence for ClaimCenter addresses this challenge by simplifying integration with Guidewire Cloud, reducing implementation effort, and accelerating time-to-value for insurers modernizing their claims operations. “The insurance industry is at a turning point, where cloud and AI are enabling smarter, faster, and more connected experiences,” said Will Murphy, Vice President, Marketplace and Technology Alliances at Guidewire. “Quantexa’s accelerator allows insurers to embed real-time, party-level intelligence into their claims operations from a broad range of data sources, helping reduce indemnity costs, fight fraud, and deliver the trusted service policyholders expect.” The solution combines the Guidewire industry-leading core claims platform with Quantexa’s contextual graph analytics and entity resolution, enabling

Kiwi Information Technology Co. Ltd. debuts Philips Home Access Solutions at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, deepening channel partnerships across Saudi Arabia Leave a reply Philips RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kiwi Information Technology Co. Ltd. (Kiwi) showcased Philips Home Access solutions at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026, underscoring its continued expansion of intelligent access solutions across Saudi Arabia’s retail and commercial sectors. Held from January 18 to 21 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center, Big 5 Construct Saudi is one of the Middle East’s most influential construction and engineering exhibitions, bringing together industry stakeholders across smart buildings, infrastructure development, and Vision 2030–aligned initiatives. During the event, Kiwi showcased Philips Home Access solutions at Booth 4B119 in Hall 4, engaging with partners from the construction, real estate, and smart security sectors. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 Philips Smart Lock Portfolio tailored for Saudi Arabia’s climate and use cases At the exhibition, Kiwi highlighted a dedicated portfolio of Philips smart locks engineered to deliver reliable performance under Saudi Arabia’s demanding environmental conditions, including high temperatures, dust exposure, and outdoor installation scenarios. The featured lineup included: DDL801 Series – Designed for dusty and sandy environments, offering IP-rated protection and fast biometric access. DDL505 Series – Designed for outdoor use, engineered for reliable operation in high-temperature environments and compatible with solar panels for sustainable, uninterrupted performance. DDL611 Series – Featuring an ultra-slim profile and dual-sided fingerprint verification, they are suitable for a wide range of door types and installation requirements. DDL902MFVP Series – Flagship models equipped with advanced biometric recognition and triple-camera systems deliver comprehensive coverage of doorways and low-lying areas. These products are a core part of the Philips Home Access solutions portfolio, serving access control needs across residential and commercial sectors. Group photo