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HONG KONG, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (CTF Life) is pleased to become the Title Sponsor of "Fencing Plus" Training Programme by Kai Tak Sports Initiative, cultivating a new generation of elite fencing athletes for Hong Kong as future world champions. This Programme is the first project which CTF Life title-sponsors after its announcement as the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park. Through the programme, young athletes will undergo high-quality training and can take part in regional competitions, creating value beyond sportsmanship.
CTF Life "Fencing Plus" Training Programme is organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), with the goals to identify children with potential in fencing and cultivate a new generation of "MyFuture Fencers", who can represent the Hong Kong team in future international competitions, through nearly two years of structured training.
Antonio Lam, Team Manager of Hong Kong Fencing Team, Asian Games Double Bronze Medallist and Olympic Games representative for the Hong Kong Fencing Team, will serve as the Head Coach of "Fencing Plus" Training Programme. The professional coaching team he leads will provide tailored instructions, analyse the potential of students, and deliver an extensive training framework, inspiring a spirit of sportsmanship in every participant.
King-shing TANG, Director (Strategic Planning) of KTSP, stated: "We are pleased with CTF Life becoming the Title Sponsor of 'Fencing Plus' Training Programme and providing generous support. We share the same vision to discover future elite athletes for Hong Kong, promote sports in the community while enhancing professionalism with athlete development, and contribute to building a healthy and vibrant community."
Man Kit IP, Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said: "As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP, CTF Life fully supports HKSAR Government in promoting local sports development, creating value beyond sportsmanship. The title sponsorship of 'Fencing Plus' not only underscores our commitment to this endeavour, but also creates opportunities for the next generation of athletes. We will continue to relentlessly innovate customer experiences to better serve a wider customer base, enriching the diverse lifestyle experiences for our customers and their loved ones throughout different stages of life's journey."
CTF Life "Fencing Plus" Training Programme provides a holistic development framework, guiding participants through a series of progressive training and competition experiences, beginning with a trial competition set to be held in the first quarter of 2025, aiming to recruit 600 promising fencing students, aged 6 to 10. Parents who are interested can register for their children by joining the CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme. Qualified students will undergo structured training and can compete at the "Fencing Plus" Cup, where they can put learning into practice during the competition and further enhance their skills through competitive sparring. Outstanding performers in the competition will receive elite training spanning a year and a half, and the chance to get into Hong Kong Under-14 Fencing Representative Team. They will also have the opportunity to compete in the "Asian Youth Elite Fencing League", supported by CTF Life, sharing the stage with fencers from around the world. Additionally, CTF Life will partner with Kai Tak Sports Initiative to support children from underprivileged families to participate in the programme, bringing aspiring sports lovers together to promote sports in the community.
Following this collaboration, revolutionary and innovative enhancements to the CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme will be introduced. Members will have the opportunities to take part in international sports and entertainment events, as well as community service initiatives organised or sponsored by the company, gaining access to a wealth of unique experiences. CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme was launched by CTF Life in July 2024 and features diverse experience, lifestyle privileges and access to Chow Tai Fook Group's membership alliance.
About CTF Life
Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited ("CTF Life") is proud of its rich, nearly 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family ("Chow Tai Fook Group" or "the Group") to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life's journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group's robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.
Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
HONG KONG, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (CTF Life) is pleased to become the Title Sponsor of "Fencing Plus" Training Programme by Kai Tak Sports Initiative, cultivating a new generation of elite fencing athletes for Hong Kong as future world champions. This Programme is the first project which CTF Life title-sponsors after its announcement as the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park. Through the programme, young athletes will undergo high-quality training and can take part in regional competitions, creating value beyond sportsmanship.
CTF Life "Fencing Plus" Training Programme is organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), with the goals to identify children with potential in fencing and cultivate a new generation of "MyFuture Fencers", who can represent the Hong Kong team in future international competitions, through nearly two years of structured training.
Antonio Lam, Team Manager of Hong Kong Fencing Team, Asian Games Double Bronze Medallist and Olympic Games representative for the Hong Kong Fencing Team, will serve as the Head Coach of "Fencing Plus" Training Programme. The professional coaching team he leads will provide tailored instructions, analyse the potential of students, and deliver an extensive training framework, inspiring a spirit of sportsmanship in every participant.
King-shing TANG, Director (Strategic Planning) of KTSP, stated: "We are pleased with CTF Life becoming the Title Sponsor of 'Fencing Plus' Training Programme and providing generous support. We share the same vision to discover future elite athletes for Hong Kong, promote sports in the community while enhancing professionalism with athlete development, and contribute to building a healthy and vibrant community."
Man Kit IP, Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said: "As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP, CTF Life fully supports HKSAR Government in promoting local sports development, creating value beyond sportsmanship. The title sponsorship of 'Fencing Plus' not only underscores our commitment to this endeavour, but also creates opportunities for the next generation of athletes. We will continue to relentlessly innovate customer experiences to better serve a wider customer base, enriching the diverse lifestyle experiences for our customers and their loved ones throughout different stages of life's journey."
CTF Life "Fencing Plus" Training Programme provides a holistic development framework, guiding participants through a series of progressive training and competition experiences, beginning with a trial competition set to be held in the first quarter of 2025, aiming to recruit 600 promising fencing students, aged 6 to 10. Parents who are interested can register for their children by joining the CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme. Qualified students will undergo structured training and can compete at the "Fencing Plus" Cup, where they can put learning into practice during the competition and further enhance their skills through competitive sparring. Outstanding performers in the competition will receive elite training spanning a year and a half, and the chance to get into Hong Kong Under-14 Fencing Representative Team. They will also have the opportunity to compete in the "Asian Youth Elite Fencing League", supported by CTF Life, sharing the stage with fencers from around the world. Additionally, CTF Life will partner with Kai Tak Sports Initiative to support children from underprivileged families to participate in the programme, bringing aspiring sports lovers together to promote sports in the community.
Following this collaboration, revolutionary and innovative enhancements to the CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme will be introduced. Members will have the opportunities to take part in international sports and entertainment events, as well as community service initiatives organised or sponsored by the company, gaining access to a wealth of unique experiences. CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme was launched by CTF Life in July 2024 and features diverse experience, lifestyle privileges and access to Chow Tai Fook Group's membership alliance.
About CTF Life
Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited ("CTF Life") is proud of its rich, nearly 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family ("Chow Tai Fook Group" or "the Group") to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life's journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group's robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance.
Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
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CTF Life Becomes Title Sponsor of "Fencing Plus" Training Programme by Kai Tak Sports Initiative Nurturing a New Generation of Sports Elites for Hong Kong Gearing Up for World Championships
At Anker Day 2026, Anker Innovations marks its 15th anniversary by unveiling THUS™ - ANKER's first neural-net Compute-in-Memory AI audio chip - and a new generation of products across soundcore and eufy.
NEW YORK and Bellevue, Wash., May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anker Innovations is hosting Anker Day 2026: Where Ultimate Meets Possible, its annual brand event to showcase the newest product launches and technology break-throughs across its portfolio. Where Ultimate Meets Possible will bring together media, retail buyers and key influencers for an exclusive look at what's next in consumer electronics, spanning premium audio, home energy and the smart home appliances.
Where Ultimate Meets Possible will be held at STORIED in New York City, an invite-only experience featuring keynote presentations, hands-on product demonstrations and a deep dive into the company's latest innovations.
Anker Day 2026 debuted innovations across three brands: soundcore's Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max — the first earbuds powered by Anker's new THUS™ AI chip — alongside VibeOS AI platform and Nebula SpaceFlow; Anker SOLIX's S2000, the world's longest-lasting 2kWh home backup power station; and eufy's EdgeAgent™, a local AI home security agent, plus new baby care products.
Started With Power
Anker was founded in 2011 and released its first product in the following year: a 4,500mAh ultra-slim power bank. It was a modest beginning, but behind it was an engineering conviction that would shape everything that followed. If technology is going to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, it has to be built to the highest possible standard.
2012 - The Beginning
Anker's first product: a 4,500mAh ultra-slim power bank - the start of a commitment to putting well-engineered, reliable power in people's hands.
2013 - PowerIQ™
Introduced PowerIQ™, enabling fast-charging compatibility across both iOS and Android - setting the standard for universal charging intelligence.
2018 - GaN from Aerospace
An early adopter of Gallium Nitride (GaN) from aerospace applications for consumer charging - delivering a 40% size reduction without sacrificing output.
2019 - World's Smallest 18W Charger
Delivered the world's smallest 18W charger at the time - proving that ultimate performance and ultra-compact form are not a trade-off.
2022 - GaNPrime™
Pioneered high-power multi-port chargers with dynamic power distribution - intelligently allocating power across multiple devices simultaneously.
2023 - 240W Wall Charger
Delivered the industry's highest-power 240W wall charger at the time - meeting the demands of the most power-hungry professional setups.
2024 - InstaCord™ & UltraDura™
In 2024, InstaCord™ became Anker's most advanced retractable‑cable technology and UltraDura™ achieved industry‑leading durability.
2025 - GaNPrime™ 2.0 • PowerIQ™ 5.0 • AnkerSense™ View • TurboBoost™
GaNPrime™ 2.0 (most advanced fast charging), PowerIQ™ 5.0 (smartest compatibility), AnkerSense™ View (intelligent display technology), and TurboBoost™ for ultra-fast power bank recharging. The pursuit never stops.
Fifteen years. Eight technology generations. Every breakthrough driven by one and only promise: seeking the ultimate innovation, not as an end in itself, but because technology built to its highest standard is how we put the possibilities people want in their lives within reach. Technology in service of people. That is what this pursuit has always meant.
Today's Milestone: Anker Thus™
For 80 years, chip design has followed the same logic established by John von Neumann in 1945: separate the processor from memory, and shuttle data between them one instruction at a time. For eight decades across mainframes, desktops, and data centers, this model worked. AI breaks that assumption. A neural network draws on millions of learned parameters all at once - and in a wearable device, moving that data between memory and processor consumes more than 90 percent of chip power, leaving almost nothing for actual computation.
THUS™ applies a different principle: embed computation directly inside NOR Flash memory cells, where the model already lives. The model parameters never have to move. The energy previously consumed by data movement is redirected entirely to computation.
The first THUS™ AI chip debuts in earbuds, delivering up to 150 times more AI computing power on the environmental noise cancellation task than Anker's previous-generation flagship earphones.
Clear Calls - the chip's first disclosed feature - runs a large neural network entirely on-device, anchored by eight MEMS microphones and two bone conduction sensors, for a significantly clear call in any environment. Additional AI-powered features including Signature Sound and Voice Control debuted at Anker Day.
"Every AI chip built until now stores the model on one side and does the computation on the other. To think, the device has to carry all those parameters across, many times per second, every single inference. THUS™ puts the computation where the model already lives. The model never has to move again."
- Steven Yang, Founder and CEO, Anker Innovations
THUS™ takes inspiration from "Thus have I heard", a Buddhist phrase that reflects direct transmission - knowledge conveyed as it was experienced, without distortion.
All performance figures are based on internal Anker lab tests. The 150× AI computing power figure applies specifically to the environmental noise cancellation task and reflects the architectural change from rule-based to neural-net AI processing. It is not a general performance claim and does not reflect a process node upgrade. The environmental noise cancellation workload referenced here runs as an on-device neural network model on the first THUS™ chip.
Anker soundcore Liberty 5 Pro: The First Product Powered by Anker Thus™
The soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Liberty 5 Pro Max are the first two products to ship with the THUS™ chip. Their positioning is organized around three on-device intelligence layers the chip enables - understanding, adapting, and tuning - each representing a function earbuds could not credibly perform before neural-net AI became viable at this scale. Coming to the market soon.
15 Years, One Promise
From our first power bank to a proprietary AI chip in 2026 - the categories we build in keep expanding, and so does the scope of what technology can do for people's lives. Our promise has been one and only, seeking the ultimate innovation, with the conviction that technology built to its highest standard makes the possibilities people want in their lives the ones they can actually live. Fifteen years is long enough to know that trust is earned slowly. Fifteen years in. The pursuit continues.
About Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations is a global consumer technology company driven by ultimate innovation, creating products that help people power, create, connect, and live more freely. Founded in 2011, Anker Innovations serves more than 200 million consumers across 146 countries and regions. Learn more at anker.com.
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15 Years of Seeking Ultimate Innovation: From Power Banks to Proprietary AI THUS™ Chip
15 Years of Seeking Ultimate Innovation: From Power Banks to Proprietary AI THUS™ Chip
15 Years of Seeking Ultimate Innovation: From Power Banks to Proprietary AI THUS™ Chip
