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15:38
Waymo Plans to Dabble into Singapore Mkt in 2028

Waymo, the autonomous taxi operator under Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL.US), plans to launch services in Singapore in 2028, marking the company's first market expansion in Southeast Asia. Singapore is accelerating the introduction of autonomous taxi services to address labor shortages.

Waymo announced last week its plan to begin manually driven operations in Singapore next year and hire local autonomous driving specialists to study road conditions. Subject to regulatory approval, the company expects to provide fully autonomous driving services to the public through its app in 2028.

Waymo did not disclose how many vehicles will be deployed initially, nor the eventual fleet size.
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Elon Musk: Humanoid Robots May Reach 100B Units in 20 Yrs

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US) CEO Elon Musk said in an interview with CCTV Finance that he expects there will be at least 1 billion humanoid robots within 10 years, possibly reaching 10 billion in the next 15 years and potentially 100 billion in the next 20 years.

Musk said that everyone may own dedicated robots to help undertake various tasks in future. One person could control hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of physical robots and digital intelligent agents.

Earlier this month, he expressed that AI will utterly reshape the global economic landscape and production models, and is expected to expand the size of the global economy by 20-30%, equivalent to an additional USD20-30 trillion in economic output annually.
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12:20
CLSA: Waiting Times for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Lengthen YoY and WoW

Based on checks conducted on 21 Sep, waiting times for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max were generally about one week longer than those for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in the same period last year, and were also one to two weeks longer than last week, CLSA said in a research report.

The broker noted that waiting times for the iPhone 18 Pro ranged from two to four weeks, with China and Japan at about three to four weeks, longer than other major markets and about one week longer YoY. Waiting times for the iPhone 18 Pro Max ranged from three to five weeks, with China, Japan and the UK at about four to five weeks, also longer than other major markets and about one week longer YoY.

The broker rated Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) Outperform with a TP of USD405; AAC TECH (02018.HK) was rated High Conviction Outperform with a TP of HKD54.4; BYD ELECTRONIC (00285.HK) and LENS (06613.HK) were both rated Outperform with TPs of HKD29 and HKD30.7 respectively.
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11:59
International Film Camp Nurtures Asian Film Talent for Third Consecutive Year

Advancing Macao as international exchange platform for film talent 
Contributing to Macao's development as "City of Performing Arts" and supporting economic diversification

MACAO, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy and sponsored by Sands China, the International Film Camp (IFC) 2026 held its awards and closing ceremony at The Londoner® Macao Tuesday. Following five days of intensive training and guidance from professional mentors, a panel of experts selected eight outstanding short film projects from among the submissions of the 16 participants, with each selected producer receiving production funding of HKD 300,000. Sands China has sponsored the programme for three consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to supporting the Macao SAR government's policy of economic diversification. By bringing this exchange platform to Macao, the company aims to strengthen connections between veteran international filmmakers and emerging Asian film talent, advance the professional and international development of the local film industry, enhance Macao's global cultural presence, contribute to the city's development as a "City of Performing Arts," while further supporting its diversified growth.

The 16 participants of the International Film Camp 2026, along with guests of honour, attend the camp’s awards and closing ceremony at The Londoner Macao Tuesday. For the third consecutive year, the company has sponsored the project, bringing this exchange platform—a gathering place for international veteran filmmakers and emerging Asian film talents—to Macao, thereby promoting the professionalization and internationalization of the local film industry, enhancing Macao’s international cultural influence, and contributing to Macao’s development as a City of Performing Arts and the city’s diversified development.
The 16 participants of the International Film Camp 2026, along with guests of honour, attend the camp’s awards and closing ceremony at The Londoner Macao Tuesday. For the third consecutive year, the company has sponsored the project, bringing this exchange platform—a gathering place for international veteran filmmakers and emerging Asian film talents—to Macao, thereby promoting the professionalization and internationalization of the local film industry, enhancing Macao’s international cultural influence, and contributing to Macao’s development as a City of Performing Arts and the city’s diversified development.

Since its inception in 2024, the film camp has been held annually in Macao. Backed by its professional line-up of mentors, the initiative has emerged as one of Asia's most influential film training platforms within just three years, drawing nearly 1,400 applications to date. During the film camp, participants receive one-on-one professional mentoring, enabling them to further refine their short film concepts and pitching proposals. A panel of experts will ultimately select eight outstanding short film projects for this programme. Besides the HKD 300,000 in production funding, Shaw Studios, the programme's official post-production partner, will provide professional post-production services for the selected projects, while the Asian Film Awards Academy will oversee the production process of the films and support the submission of some of the more outstanding works to major international film festivals. Over the years, the camp has nurtured numerous talented producers, many of whom have gone on to make their mark on the international film scene.

The eight winning film project participants and guests of honour assemble at the awards and closing ceremony of the International Film Camp 2026 at The Londoner Macao Tuesday.
The eight winning film project participants and guests of honour assemble at the awards and closing ceremony of the International Film Camp 2026 at The Londoner Macao Tuesday.

Now in its third edition, this year's film camp once again drew strong interest from aspiring filmmakers, with over 450 applications received. Following a selection process conducted by a panel of experts, 16 up-and-coming filmmakers from the Chinese mainland, Macao, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, and Kyrgyzstan were chosen to participate in the camp. This year, the film camp once again returned to The Venetian® Macao, bringing together a strong line-up of international film professionals as mentors and speakers. They include: Roger Garcia, renowned film festival executive and director of the IFC; Fala Chen, actress, writer and director; Gordon Lam, actor, writer, and producer; Sabrina Baracetti, founding member and president of the Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy; and Jukka-Pekka Laakso, director of the Tampere Film Festival in Finland.

Cannes Film Festival Camera d’Or winner Anthony Chen, together with director Chen Daming, discuss script development, on-set decision-making, and the establishment of personal audiovisual style during a forum on “The Art of Directing” at International Film Camp 2026.
Cannes Film Festival Camera d’Or winner Anthony Chen, together with director Chen Daming, discuss script development, on-set decision-making, and the establishment of personal audiovisual style during a forum on “The Art of Directing” at International Film Camp 2026.

Themed on "When Strangers Meet," the camp offered a series of masterclasses and seminars led by distinguished mentors, covering directing, screenwriting, funding, distribution, post-production, pitching and participation in film festivals, equipping emerging filmmakers with knowledge in film production, industry operations, and marketing practices. This year's programme introduced a new panel discussion on artificial intelligence, examining how technology is shaping the future of the film industry.

Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: "This year marks the third consecutive year Sands China has supported the International Film Camp. In this year's edition, the camp once again brought together emerging filmmakers from across Asia and film professionals from around the world to Macao to exchange creative insights and deepen collaboration, injecting fresh impetus into the growth of Macao's film industry. By enabling filmmakers to experience Macao from their own creative perspective, we hope to inspire industry practitioners to see the city with fresh eyes and rediscover the depth and diversity of its cultural heritage. Through the lens of cinema, they can showcase Macao's unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures to audiences worldwide, further establishing the city as a fertile ground for creative inspiration, a destination of choice for travellers, and a compelling hub for film production and storytelling.

"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government, and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government for their guidance, to the Asian Film Awards Academy for bringing this programme to life, and to the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund for their support of the programme. Their collective efforts have made this year's film camp a success. Sands China will remain committed to advancing the development of the cultural and creative industries, contributing to Macao's economic diversification, and harnessing the power of visual storytelling to bring the city's stories to the world stage."

Dr. Wilfred Wong, chairman of the Asian Film Awards Academy, said: "Our theme this year is 'When Strangers Meet.' In many ways, this is what filmmaking is about – bringing together people with different backgrounds, experiences and ways of seeing the world. Beyond practical support, we want to give emerging filmmakers the opportunity to develop their ideas, learn from one another, and build connections across Asia. The International Film Camp would not be possible without the support of many organisations and individuals. On behalf of the Asian Film Awards Academy, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government and the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR for their guidance, and to the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund for their continued support. Our sincere thanks also go to Sands China for its generous sponsorship, and to our mentors, judges, speakers and team. The camp may be ending tonight, but the creative journey for these filmmakers is only beginning. I hope they leave Macao not only with stronger projects, but also with new friends and future collaborators."

On Sept. 18, the first day of the film camp, a special screening session of selected short films from previous editions was held at the Adelson Advanced Education Centre at The Venetian Macao. The event brought together this year's participants and mentors, winners from previous camps, and participants from the New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program. During the event, four emerging filmmakers whose projects were selected in previous editions of the camp shared their creative insights with participants, followed by screenings of their works. The screened works included "After Her," by Macao director Jane Zhang; "I Don't Wanna Grow Up," by Hong Kong director Kong Ho Yan; "Ride Your Horse," by Chinese mainland director Song Dongxu; and "One Home To Another," by Chinese mainland director Lan Tian.

The International Film Camp 2026 presents a masterclass Tuesday, on the eve of its closing ceremony at The Londoner Macao, featuring a deep dialogue between Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Gordon Lam and international actress Fala Chen on the topic “In Front of and Behind the Camera.”
The International Film Camp 2026 presents a masterclass Tuesday, on the eve of its closing ceremony at The Londoner Macao, featuring a deep dialogue between Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Gordon Lam and international actress Fala Chen on the topic “In Front of and Behind the Camera.”

During the IFC award ceremony on Sept. 22, actress, writer and director Fala Chen, and actor, writer, and producer Gordon Lam were invited to deliver a closing masterclass for the IFC participants. Moderated by Hong Kong director and writer Sunny Chan, the session drew on the speakers' wealth of experience in acting and film production, as they shared stories from their creative journeys with guests and film camp participants. They also reflected on how these experiences have shaped their perspectives on performance, filmmaking and storytelling, inspiring participants to explore their own creative paths.

Short films funded by the film camp in previous editions have increasingly gained attention in the international film scene, underscoring the camp's role as an important platform for emerging Asian filmmakers to reach the global stage. Among them, "A South Facing Window," by Mongolian director Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir, was selected for the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, earning a Pardo Verde Special Mention and the Junior Jury Award. Following these accolades, the film was also selected for the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Other notable projects include "Ride Your Horse," by Chinese mainland director Song Dongxu, selected for the International Competition at the 38th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France and the Competition of the 19th FIRST International Film Festival in Xining; and "Once Upon A Time There Was A Mountain," by Hong Kong filmmaker To Chun Him, selected for the Drama International Short Film Festival in Greece and later for the Asian American International Film Festival in New York. A number of projects developed through the camp also had their world premieres at the Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy, a testament to the strength and potential of young Asian filmmakers.

In addition, over 20 aspiring local filmmakers from the New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program, an initiative sponsored by Sands China, were invited to sit in on this year's film camp. This arrangement provided participants with the opportunity to gain exposure to industry insights and global trends, helping nurture diverse talent for Macao's film industry.

Guests attending Tuesday's awards and closing ceremony included Dr. Wilfred Wong; Gary Mak, assistant commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and secretary-general of the Hong Kong Film Development Council; Chong Siu Pang, acting head of the Department for Promoting Cultural and Creative Industries of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Dave Sun, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited; Roger Garcia, mentor and director of the IFC 2026; Anthony Chen, Chen Daming, and Heiward Mak, IFC mentors; Josie Lin, executive director of the Asian Film Awards Academy; Teng Lee Yein, production mentor of the IFC 2026; Leong Heng Teng, founding president of the Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District; a group of directors from Hong Kong and Macao; and over 20 filmmakers from the New Art Studies in Filming – Micro Movie Support Program.

International Film Camp 2026 was organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy with the patronage of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR government, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the Film Development Fund, and Sands China Ltd., with the support of Shaw Studios, Miora Tencent Design, and NetShort.

The eight short film projects selected for production funding under this year's film camp are as follows:

Director

Country/Region

Film Project

Qu Zhizheng

Chinese mainland

Folding Mainland

Wong Ka Ki

Hong Kong

Giri

Erica Kwok Chung Yee

Hong Kong

Imitation

Chan Chon Sin

Macao

Tower

Bo Hanxiong

Chinese mainland

Under a Burning Sun

Ilimbek Maksatbekov

Kyrgyzstan

We Came Back to Strangers, Dad

Shubha Kumar Paul

Bangladesh

What Remains of the Ordinary

Ainamkoz Yemzharova

Kazakhstan

Yesimde

 

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

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11:56
「國際電影創作營」連續三年培育亞洲電影人才

推動澳門建設國際電影育才交流平台
豐富「演藝之都」建設     推動澳門經濟適度多元發展

澳門2026年9月23日 /美通社/ -- 由亞洲電影大獎學院主辦、金沙中國全力贊助的「國際電影創作營2026」周二在澳門倫敦人®舉行頒獎典禮及閉幕儀式。經過五天密集式培訓及專業導師指導後,一眾專業評審由16位參與者中甄選出八部優秀短片作品,每名獲選製作人均可獲港幣30萬元資金贊助。金沙中國一直全力支持澳門經濟適度多元發展的施政方針,公司連續第三年全力贊助該項目,藉由將這一匯聚國際資深電影人與亞洲影壇新秀的交流平台引進澳門,推動本澳影視產業的專業化、國際化發展,助力澳門提升國際文化影響力,為澳門建設「演藝之都」、推動城市多元發展貢獻力量。

16名創作營參加者與一眾嘉賓周二出席於澳門倫敦人舉行的「國際電影創作營2026」頒獎典禮及閉幕儀式。金沙中國一直全力支持澳門經濟適度多元發展的施政方針,公司連續第三年贊助該項目,藉由將這一匯聚國際資深電影人與亞洲影壇新秀的交流平台引進澳門,推動本澳影視產業的專業化、國際化發展,助力澳門提升國際文化影響力,為澳門建設「演藝之都」、推動城市多元發展貢獻力量。
16名創作營參加者與一眾嘉賓周二出席於澳門倫敦人舉行的「國際電影創作營2026」頒獎典禮及閉幕儀式。金沙中國一直全力支持澳門經濟適度多元發展的施政方針,公司連續第三年贊助該項目,藉由將這一匯聚國際資深電影人與亞洲影壇新秀的交流平台引進澳門,推動本澳影視產業的專業化、國際化發展,助力澳門提升國際文化影響力,為澳門建設「演藝之都」、推動城市多元發展貢獻力量。

創作營自2024年首次開辦以來,每年均在澳門舉行,憑藉其專業規模及高水平師資陣容,短短三年間已發展成為亞洲最具影響力的電影培訓平台之一,累計吸引近1,400人報名申請。創作營期間,學員可接受導師一對一專業指導,進一步優化短片構思及提案內容,最終由專業評審團甄選出八部優秀短片作品。除了提供製作資金贊助外,創作營的官方後期製作夥伴邵氏電影亦提供專業後期製作支援;而亞洲電影大獎學院則負責監督短片的製作過程,並引薦優秀作品參與各大國際影展。歷屆創作營亦成功培育眾多優秀學員,其不少新秀經澳門創作營發掘及培育後,逐步在國際影壇嶄露頭角。

八名電影計劃入選者與一眾嘉賓周二在澳門倫敦人舉行的「國際電影創作營2026」頒獎典禮及閉幕儀式上合照。
八名電影計劃入選者與一眾嘉賓周二在澳門倫敦人舉行的「國際電影創作營2026」頒獎典禮及閉幕儀式上合照。

今年創作營邁進第三屆,反應同樣熱烈,共收獲逾450份報名申請;經專業評審遴選後,選出16名來自中國內地、澳門、香港、南韓、新加坡、孟加拉、哈薩克、斯里蘭卡及吉爾吉斯的新銳電影創作人參與。創作營今年再度回歸澳門威尼斯人®舉行,並延續一貫強大師資陣容,邀請多名國際資深電影人擔任導師及講者,包括:國際著名電影節總監兼創作營總監高思雅;演員、編劇及導演陳法拉;演員、編劇及監製林家棟;意大利烏甸尼遠東電影節的創辦人兼主席薩畢蓮娜.芭勒察蒂 (Sabrina Baracetti);芬蘭坦佩雷電影節總監Jukka-Pekka Laakso等等。

「國際電影創作營2026」在澳門威尼斯人艾德森高等教育中心舉辦。康城影展金攝影機獎得主陳哲藝則攜手導演陳大明,於《導演之道》座談會中深入探討劇本開發、片場臨場決策及個人視聽風格的建立。
「國際電影創作營2026」在澳門威尼斯人艾德森高等教育中心舉辦。康城影展金攝影機獎得主陳哲藝則攜手導演陳大明,於《導演之道》座談會中深入探討劇本開發、片場臨場決策及個人視聽風格的建立。

今年創作營以「陌路相逢」為主題,並由一眾導師親授一系列大師班及專題講座,題材涵蓋導演、編劇、籌資、發行、後期製作、提案技巧、電影節參與等,協助學員深入掌握電影製作、行業運作及市場實踐等知識;今年更增設人工智能專題討論,探討科技為電影產業帶來的新發展。

金沙中國有限公司行政總裁兼執行董事鄭君諾表示:「今年是金沙中國連續三年支持『國際電影創作營』,而本屆創作營再度匯聚亞洲電影新秀與國際資深電影人雲集澳門,透過交流合作激發創意潛能,為澳門影視產業注入新動能。我們期望藉由電影創作者對城市的親身洞察,推動電影界把目光投向澳門,重新發掘這座城市深厚多元的人文魅力,進而以電影視角向世界展現澳門中西文化交融的獨特風貌,協助澳門發展成為激發創作靈感的沃土,以及備受青睞的旅遊目的地和影視創作基地。衷心感謝澳門特別行政區政府文化局和香港特別行政區政府文化體育及旅遊局的指導,亞洲電影大獎學院的共同推動,以及文創產業發展處及電影發展基金對活動的支持,促成本屆創作營圓滿舉辦。未來,金沙中國將持續推動文化創意產業發展,為澳門經濟多元發展貢獻力量,並藉由影像敘事的感染力,讓更多澳門故事走向世界。」

亞洲電影大獎學院主席王英偉博士表示:「今年創作營的主題是『陌路相逢』。拍電影的魅力,正正在於能讓來自不同背景、擁有不同經歷和想法的創作者聚首一堂,共同交流與創作。我們希望為新晉電影人提供的,不單是實質的製作支援,更是一個能夠自由發展創意、互相學習,並與亞洲各地電影人建立深厚連結的平台。『國際電影創作營』得以順利舉行,我謹代表亞洲電影大獎學院,衷心感謝澳門特別行政區政府文化局和香港特別行政區政府文化體育及旅遊局的指導,以及香港文創產業發展處、電影發展基金的鼎力支持;同時亦感謝金沙中國有限公司的慷慨贊助,以及各位導師、評審、講者及幕後團隊的無私奉獻。今屆創作營雖然已經完滿結束,但電影人的創作之旅才剛剛開始。我期望創作者們離營時,帶走的除了是一份更加成熟的電影計劃,更是一班攜手共進的未來合作夥伴。」

在創作營首日(9月18日),大會特別在澳門威尼斯人艾德森高等教育中心為歷屆入選短片舉行放映專場,吸引今屆學員及導師、過去獲選者,以及「馬交影藝新思維微電影拍攝支援計劃」參加者等人現身支持。活動邀請歷屆四位創作營獲獎導演與與會者分享創作心得,並分映他們的入選短片作品,分別為澳門新銳導演張冰貞執導的《她不在這裡》、香港新銳導演江皓昕執導的《奀》、中國內地新銳導演宋東旭執導的《騎你的馬》及中國內地新銳導演藍天執導的《回到家鄉》。

「國際電影創作營2026」周二在澳門倫敦人舉行閉幕儀式前夕舉行大師班,重磅邀請到金像影帝林家棟與國際女星陳法拉展開「鏡頭內外」深度對談。
「國際電影創作營2026」周二在澳門倫敦人舉行閉幕儀式前夕舉行大師班,重磅邀請到金像影帝林家棟與國際女星陳法拉展開「鏡頭內外」深度對談。

頒獎典禮當天(9月22日),「閉幕大師班」特地邀請演員、編劇及導演陳法拉,以及演員、編劇及監製林家棟親臨現場作主講嘉賓,並由香港電影導演及編劇陳詠燊主持。兩位講者憑藉兼具幕前演出及幕後製作經驗的深厚歷練,與一眾嘉賓及學員分享鏡頭背後的創作歷程,並探討相關經歷如何塑造他們對表演、影視製作及故事敘事的獨到見解,為與會者帶來深刻啟發。

歷屆創作營獲資助項目已逐漸在國際影壇嶄露頭角,印證創作營作為亞洲新銳導演走向國際的重要平台。其中,蒙古導演Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir執導的《A South Facing Window》入選第78屆瑞士盧卡諾影展,並勇奪Pardo Verde特別表揚及青年評審團大獎兩項殊榮,其後再獲選第50屆多倫多國際電影節;中國內地導演宋東旭執導的《騎你的馬》成功入圍第38屆法國克萊蒙費宏國際短片展國際競賽單元,以及第19屆西寧FIRST青年電影展主競賽單元;香港導演杜震謙執導的《從前有座山》則先後入選希臘戲劇國際短片電影節及紐約亞美國際電影節。多部創作營作品亦於意大利烏甸尼遠東電影節作世界首映,充分展現亞洲年輕電影創作者的實力與潛力。

此外,由金沙中國贊助之「馬交影藝新思維微電影拍攝支援計劃」的逾20名本澳學員亦獲邀旁聽觀摩本屆創作營課程,讓本澳更多有志投身影視行業人士接觸行業前沿資訊及國際趨勢,藉此助力本澳電影產業培育多元人才。

出席周二頒獎典禮及閉幕儀式的嘉賓包括亞洲電影大獎學院主席王英偉博士;文創產業助理專員兼香港電影發展局秘書長麥聖希;澳門特別行政區政府文化局文化創意產業促進廳代廳長鍾紹鵬;金沙中國有限公司行政副總裁兼財務總裁、威尼斯人澳門股份有限公司常務董事孫敏其;國際電影創作營2026導師兼總監高思雅;國際電影創作營導師陳哲藝、陳大明及麥曦茵;亞洲電影大獎學院執行總監連珮蔙;國際電影創作營2026製作導師鄧麗盈;望德堂區創意產業促進會創會會長梁慶庭;一眾香港及澳門導演,以及逾20名來自「馬交影藝新思維微電影拍攝支援計劃」的學員。

「國際電影創作營2026」由亞洲電影大獎學院主辦,香港特別行政區政府文化體育及旅遊局與澳門特別行政區政府文化局擔任指導單位,並由香港文創產業發展處、香港電影發展基金及金沙中國有限公司全力贊助,邵氏影城、Miora Tencent Design及NetShort全力支持。

以下為獲本屆創作營資助的八部短片製作名單:

導演

國家/地區

作品

瞿之正

中國內地

內陸折疊

黃嘉祺

香港

郭頌儀

香港

我不認識的她

陳俊先

澳門

鐵塔

薄漢雄

中國內地

燃燒太陽

Ilimbek Maksatbekov

吉爾吉斯

We Came Back to Strangers, Dad

Shubha Kumar Paul

孟加拉

What Remains of the Ordinary

Ainamkoz Yemzharova

哈薩克

Yesimde

 

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Alibaba Cloud to Establish First Cloud Regions in Turkey, Finland and Netherlands Within Next 12 Mths

Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group Chief Technology Officer Li Feifei said the company will establish its first cloud regions in Turkey, Finland and the Netherlands within the next 12 months.

It will also expand its data center footprint in Malaysia, Germany, the UAE, France and Hong Kong to enhance its capability to provide localized cloud and AI services.

Li said Alibaba is committed to close collaboration with the global ecosystem to make AI more scalable, practical and accessible for enterprises.
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10:49
BOCI: Meta Muse Craze Hard to be Directly Mimicked to CN Internet Sector; BABA-W Preferred in Short to Medium Term

Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US)'s personal AI agent service Muse has risen swiftly, capable of executing multi-step tasks in different scenarios in a safer and more proactive manner, arousing market attention on personal AI agents, BOCI said in a research report. However, the broker believed the Meta Muse phenomenon cannot be simply mimicked to China's internet market, in light of differences in user demand and behavior, computing power, competitive landscape and regulatory environment.

The broker pointed out that TENCENT (00700.HK) and BABA-W (09988.HK) both possess differentiated advantages in the personal AI agent sector from different perspectives. Among them, Tencent harnesses on high WeChat user stickiness, massive traffic, multiple content formats, a mini-program ecosystem, and strong product design and UI capabilities, while Alibaba has full-stack AI integrated capabilities together with token-related and transaction ecosystem advantages.

Given the rapid evolution of AI themes, BOCI preferred BABA-W over TENCENT in the short to medium term, as the accelerated commercialization of its cloud business entails clear, visible and quantifiable returns on AI investment. In addition, its core domestic e-commerce business provides strong cash flow, while the narrowing losses trend in Quick Commerce is becoming increasingly clear.

The broker also favored NTES (09999.HK) and BILIBILI-W (09626.HK), as both saw upgrades in their 2027 EPS forecasts, possess solid core growth engines, and high-margin new games are expected to become earnings catalysts, while AI investments remain focused and disciplined.

BOCI maintained an Overweight rating on China's internet sector. Ratings on BABA-W, TENCENT, NTES and BILIBILI-W were all Buy, with Hong Kong stock TPs at HKD195, HKD655, HKD250 and HKD224 respectively.
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09:28
Musk: Miracle of Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory Would Not Be Possible Without China Team

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA.US) CEO Elon Musk said the miracle of Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory would not be possible without the China team, China Central Television Finance reported. The team is highly talented, with top-notch product quality and incredibly high production efficiency.

If time permits, he must visit China because there are too many worthwhile places to see in the country, he added. He suggested that if time is limited, people should at least visit Shanghai and Beijing.
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09:11
Trump Discloses 1,100+ Securities Trades in Jul, Incl. Sales of Microsoft and Amazon Shares

US President Donald Trump disclosed that more than 1,100 securities transactions were conducted under his name in July, including sales of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US) and Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US) shares worth up to USD25 million each, as his massive investment portfolio again recorded frequent trading during the month.

According to CNBC's analysis of Trump's latest financial disclosure filing, the 1,156 buy and sell transactions were valued at approximately between USD79 million and USD270 million. CNBC estimated that total purchases amounted to at least USD43.6 million, while total sales reached at least USD35.6 million, reflecting a major adjustment to his investment portfolio.

The filing showed that the largest transactions were the sales of Microsoft and Amazon shares on July 20, with each transaction valued between USD5 million and USD25 million. Three days later, Trump reported purchases of Microsoft shares valued between USD100,001 and USD250,000, as well as Amazon shares valued between USD1,001 and USD15,000.

The same batch of July 20 records also showed that Trump sold shares in companies including Oracle Corporation (ORCL.US), while simultaneously carrying out a series of new purchases. Tech stocks recorded market gains on July 20, with market capitalization increasing by USD291 billion in a single day.
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09:09
DeepSeek Reportedly Invited to Brief UN Security Council on AI Risks

DeepSeek will brief the United Nations Security Council this week on risks posed by AI, Reuters, citing sources, reported. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and senior representatives from Anthropic are also expected to attend.

The United Nations General Assembly is being held in New York, while the 15-member Security Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday (23rd) to discuss AI and international security.

DeepSeek and other Chinese AI companies, including Moonshot AI, have reportedly been invited to attend, although DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng does not plan to participate in person.
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