SHANGHAI, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn
Tori Cignarella from New York checks out travel, work and settlement information about Shanghai after watching the "Live Your Shanghai" video on the Nasdaq screen in Times Square on Feb 2.
New Yorkers received a digital greeting from Shanghai this week as the city's vibrant energy lit up one of the world's most iconic screens.
The Nasdaq screen in Times Square broadcast a special video produced by International Services Shanghai, showcasing dynamic street scenes and everyday life in Shanghai. The presentation highlighted opportunities to study, work, do business and shop in the Chinese metropolis, drawing the attention of passersby at the busy crossroads, with many stopping to watch and learn more about the city.
As "China Travel" trends, Shanghai has become one of the most popular destinations for US visitors. The city also offers several entry ports with a 240-hour visa-free transit policy, attracting many tourists.
"I've never been to Shanghai," said Tori Cignarella, a New York resident, as she watched the video. "It looks amazing to see all the information here."
She said the display sparked her curiosity about both the city and the country.
"Something that would really interest me is learning more about the city and China," she added.
If she has the chance to visit in the future, Cignarella said she would love to try traditional Chinese paper-cutting and experience tea culture in Shanghai.
Derek, visiting from Kansas City, Missouri, also stopped to watch. He said traveling to China is something he has been thinking about.
A Shanghai resident wrote, "New year, new trip! If you visit Shanghai, where would you go first — the Bund, Disneyland, or Wukang Road?" posing the question to people watching in Times Square.
"The culture is my main thing," Derek said. "When I travel, I want to experience the culture and everything that they have to offer."
As a big fan of Pixar animation, Derek added that he would also like to visit Shanghai Disneyland to see what makes it unique compared with Disney parks in the United States.
For some viewers, the video also highlighted Shanghai's international appeal.
"It looks like foreigners are already living in Shanghai," said Karla Venegas, a travel content creator from Mexico who has around one million followers across different platforms.
Venegas said Shanghai is on her travel wish list and she hopes to visit to share her own "China travel" experience with her audience. While browsing the International Services Shanghai online platform, she switched the website to Spanish, her first language.
The platform supports 10 languages, including English, Spanish, French and Korean, making it easier for international users to explore information about living, working and traveling in Shanghai.
Maria Angeli, from Austin, Texas, said she is also looking forward to the chance to travel to Shanghai one day. Inspired by the New Year theme, she wrote a message on a paper in response to the greetings from Shanghai.
"Run with a suitcase at midnight for a year of travel," she wrote, explaining a New Year's tradition from Latin America. "If you go to Latin America, you'll see lots of people running in the streets with suitcases at midnight. It's for good luck in travel in the coming year."
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Shanghai lights up Times Square with Chinese New Year greeting
SINGAPORE, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the global success of its European and American editions, CYSAT Asia concluded its first-ever regional event in Singapore yesterday. Co-organised by SGInnovate and the European cybersecurity leader CYSEC, the event gathered 400 participants, global experts, government officials, and industry pioneers from 25 European and Asian countries to address the urgent need for resilient space infrastructure.
The event convened leading voices from across the space tech and cybersecurity sectors to discuss the why's and how's of securing space assets, the impact of quantum computing on space cybersecurity, and the need for collaborative partnerships and strong talent pipelines to support this burgeoning industry.
From investors to global corporations, key speakers at the event included representatives from Airbus, the European Commission, Fraunhofer, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, IonQ, IQT, and Thales, alongside Singaporean Deep Tech startups SpeQtral and MicroSec. Also present were industry stakeholders Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), CyberSG R&D Programme Office (CRPO), and CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre.
"Through CYSAT Asia, we've extended that mission to one of the most consequential intersections in technology today: the confluence of space tech and cybersecurity", said Dr. Lim Jui, CEO, SGInnovate. "We're confident that the insights and connections shared today will catalyse innovation in this area, and lead to the development of more secure space infrastructure across the region."
Exploring the landscape of space cyberthreats, and their impact on critical sectors
Speakers underscored how attacks on space systems now have immediate, real-world consequences, from Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing disrupting thousands of commercial flights annually to cyber vulnerabilities in legacy satellite architectures never designed for today's threat environment. The event affirmed that resilience must be designed end-to-end — across satellites, ground stations, receivers, and the data flows that connect them.
Beyond defence and commercial uses, panellists also emphasised that cybersecurity is now foundational to civil space services, where trust in data integrity and governance underpins safe use for disaster response, climate monitoring, and national planning.
In his address, David Koh, Singapore's Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore mentioned that there are rapid technological advancements accelerating the growth of the space industry, and emphasised that cybersecurity must now be "baked" into the design of these technologies to prevent disruptions with spillover effects across borders. Meanwhile, Jonathan Hung, Executive Director of the Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn), Singapore's national space office, emphasised that cyber resilience in space requires close coordination across government, industry, and the broader ecosystem. Strong cyber resilience underpins trust in space-enabled services, and is strengthened through robust multi-agency partnerships here in Singapore.
Highlighting opportunities for growth and collaboration
With the goal of raising awareness around space cybersecurity and laying important groundwork for the establishment of cross-industry collaboration, CYSAT Asia highlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships, international cooperation, and ecosystem-level investment.
Hsien-Hui Tong, Executive Director of Investments at SGInnovate noted that although both space and cybersecurity are established sectors, their intersection remains under-invested, often failing between traditional commercial and sovereign funding models. Progress will depend on coordinated action – from governments acting as early anchor customers, to investors supporting deployment-ready solutions, and ecosystems enabling companies to test, integrate, and scale across borders.
Building a pipeline of space cybersecurity talent
The development of a long-term talent pipeline was also a key theme at the event. Experts likened a robust talent ecosystem to an iceberg: while certifications represent the visible tip, critical thinking and an adaptive mindset will be the critical factors underpinning success. They emphasised the need for a "Swiss Army Knife" skillsets, with multi-disciplinary abilities bridging the gap between IT and operational technology, and called for industry-vetted, hands-on training to prepare professionals for high-stakes environments.
"Space systems today underpin critical national infrastructure, yet they remain a 'ticking cyber bomb' if we do not act collectively." quotes Patrick Trinkler, CEO of CYSEC. "CYSAT Asia 2026 has proven that securing these assets requires a diverse mix of talent — from cryptographers to mission operators — working outside of traditional silos to address the converging commercial, sovereign, and military stakes of 2030. Our goal is to ensure that as the space environment becomes more congested and contested, the integrity of our orbital data remains unassailable."
To further bridge the gap between space tech and cybersecurity, CYSAT Asia hosted a series of technical keynotes and hands-on workshops, equipping industry professionals with knowledge at the intersection of space tech, cybersecurity, AI, and quantum computing. These workshops were part of the CYSAT Academy programme, an initiative designed to provide training and certifications in relevant, high-impact areas. At CYSAT Asia, the Academy ran two workshops:
Looking ahead to CYSAT Asia 2027, SGInnovate and CYSEC will continue to engage local and international ecosystems to bridge the gap between awareness and meaningful action, while building and bringing the community together to achieve true resiliency for space cybersecurity.
Selected keynotes, technical sessions, and the event photo gallery are available for review. For more information and to access on-demand highlights, please visit: www.cysat.eu.
About CYSEC
CYSEC is a European cybersecurity company based in Switzerland and France, with additional locations in Italy and Luxembourg. The company provides world-leading, high-performance cybersecurity tools to ensure robustness, confidentiality, and integrity for the space internet networks & critical infrastructures. Since 2021, CYSEC has also been the organiser of CYSAT, the leading event in space cybersecurity in Europe, bringing together key industry players each year to discuss security challenges and implement solutions.
About SGInnovate
SGInnovate is a Deep Tech ecosystem builder and investor, backed by the Singapore Government. Our expertise and approach combines investments, talent development and community-building to catalyse the translation of emerging technologies into tomorrow's opportunities.
Through our flagship Deep Tech Central platform, we connect individuals, founders and companies to specialised resources and opportunities across all technological domains and stages of growth. Our portfolio of emerging tech startups comprises some of the most promising companies leading the commercialisation of research developed from Singapore's RIE ecosystem.
Connect with us at SGInnovate.com.
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