Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 17, Tencent Cloud successfully concluded its CodeBuddy AI Coding Boot Camp at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), demonstrating how AI is enabling students from different backgrounds and disciplines to turn inspirations into impact. During the event, emerging technologies and trends like AI Agents and "Vibe Coding" are empowering non-technical students and professionals to transform creative sparks into functional applications, even if they have zero-to-low coding experience.

Defining the Future: From "Coders" to "Problem Solvers"

The Hong Kong finale, part of the "Tencent WeTech Academy x Tencent AI Campus Tour", featured insights from academic and industry leaders on the shifting talent landscape.

"The top talent of the future will be 'problem definers' rather than just 'code porters'", said Wang Shiqi, Associate Dean for College of Computing at CityU. "We are moving toward a world where individuals act as AI collaborators rather than mere tool users."

Yang Hui, Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Education Solutions, revealed the internal impact of these tools: "Within Tencent's own software engineering teams using CodeBuddy, nearly 100% of code can now be AI-generated. Proficiency with AI tools will directly determine a professional's competitiveness in the future job market."

Real-World Impact: Tech for Social Good

The boot camp challenged 30 students from CityU's College of Computing and Department of Electrical Engineering to develop solutions for "Chronic Disease Management for the Elderly."

• Elderly-Care App: Sophomores Ni Fanxuan and She Zhiding developed a dual-perspective app for seniors and their children. By using CodeBuddy, they completed the core coding in just half a day, using natural language to call UI libraries for complex interactions.

• Community Fitness: A student named Calvin developed a sports community platform featuring "check-in" points and partner-matching. "Before this, I had zero knowledge of front-end pages, back-end logic, or database integration," Calvin noted. "CodeBuddy bridged those gaps, allowing me to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that actually works, rather than just a hollow interface."

The Rise of the AI Agent: Introducing "WorkBuddy"

At the event, Tencent Cloud also spotlighted WorkBuddy, its self-developed desktop AI Agent. Unlike traditional chatbots, WorkBuddy is designed as a "digital colleague" capable of local execution and remote control across all platforms without complex deployment.

"WorkBuddy represents a leap from 'answering questions' to 'completing tasks'," said Wang Shengjie, Head of AI Products for Tencent Cloud Developers. "The core revolution of the Agent Era is shifting the user relationship from Q&A to Delegate and Execute. We are bringing AI directly into the daily professional workflow." Currently available to users in Mainland China, Tencent Cloud plans to introduce WorkBuddy to a broader international audience in the near future.

Building on the success in Hong Kong, the second phase of the AI Coding Boot Camp will launch in Singapore this month, covering high-growth sectors including EdTech, Smart Office, and Gaming.

About Tencent Cloud:

Tencent Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. 

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Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has secured its largest wind project in Vietnam with REE Energy, Vietnam's leading Renewable Energy Investment business. With a total capacity of 200 MW, the project is also Envision's largest overseas nearshore wind project to date, marking a major breakthrough in the deployment of its Future Energy System across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

The Phu Cuong 1A and 1B project will deploy 25 Envision EN-226/8.X YE wind turbines, with batch deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027 and grid connection targeted for October 2027. Highly suited to the low- to medium-wind conditions of nearshore waters in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia, the turbines combine proven technology, strong site adaptability and reliable lifecycle performance to maximize energy production and deliver long-term project value. The project is expected to provide a replicable model for turbine selection, engineering execution, project delivery, and long-term operations and maintenance, helping reshape industry benchmarks, advance quality-led wind development and accelerate the clean energy transition across ASEAN.

Phu Cuong 1A and 1B marks Envision Energy's second landmark collaboration with REE Group, building on the strong progress of the 128 MW Vinh Long wind projects. The first batch of turbines for Vinh Long rolled off the production line at the end of April 2026, and all wind turbine units are being shipped to the project site in batches as scheduled. Envision's efficient execution and reliable delivery have laid a strong foundation for the two companies to deepen their collaboration through the Phu Cuong Project, further strengthening wind energy infrastructure and Envision's Future Energy System across Vietnam.

Edward Hou, Senior Vice President & President of Asia-Pacific Region at Envision Energy, said: "The next phase of wind development will be defined not only by scale, but by how effectively technology can be matched to local resources and long-term system needs. Through the Phu Cuong Project, Envision aims to show how locally adapted technology, reliable execution and lifecycle services can deliver enduring value. It marks an important step of Envision's Future Energy System across Southeast Asia, integrating intelligent renewable generation, energy storage, AI-powered energy management and digital capabilities to build more reliable and more resilient clean-energy infrastructure. We look forward to advancing a scalable model for nearshore wind development and supporting the energy transition in Vietnam and across the region."

"The development of nearshore wind in Vietnam calls for long-term partnerships built on suitable technology, reliable delivery and sustained asset performance," said Mr. Nguyen Quang Quyen, Managing Director of REE Energy, "The progress achieved together on the Vinh Long project has deepened our confidence in Envision as a trusted partner. The Phu Cuong Project represents the next step in our collaboration and an opportunity to apply these capabilities at greater scale. Together, we aim to deliver a high-quality project that supports the reliable development of nearshore wind and contributes to Vietnam's long-term energy transition."

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Envision Energy Secures Its Largest 200 MW Nearshore Wind Project in Vietnam with REE Energy, Strengthening Future Energy System Across Southeast Asia