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SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge English convened more than 200 senior leaders from across Asia Pacific at the Cambridge English Leadership Summit, bringing together Ministries of Education, school leaders, and Cambridge English Educational Partners to advance English language education in the age of AI, on 23 and 24 April 2026.
Held in the Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the summit focused on practical implementation across policy, institutions, and classrooms. Discussions addressed how AI can be applied to teaching, learning, and assessment, alongside the need to strengthen teachers' capabilities and deliver measurable outcomes at scale.
Cambridge English reinforced its role as a trusted partner to education systems. As part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge English combines research, assessment expertise, and learning solutions to support learners and teachers at every stage. The organisation remains committed to helping educators deliver quality teaching and enabling learners to progress with confidence in an evolving landscape.
Through its global research and academic expertise, Cambridge English continues to lead thought leadership in English language education. The summit served as a platform to share evidence-based insights and practical approaches to guide policymakers and institutions.
Two major milestones were delivered. The Cambridge English white paper on AI in language education provides research-led insights to guide policy and practice. The Cambridge Teacher's Hub introduces a structured platform to support continuous professional development for teachers.
Min Qu, Regional Commercial Director, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:
"Across the Asia Pacific, demand is growing for solutions that apply AI in practical ways to improve teaching and learning, and to turn strategy into execution. Cambridge English works with our partners through integrated approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for learners."
Dr Evelina Galaczi, Director of Research, English, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:
"Our research focuses on how AI can be applied in ways that support teachers and improve learning. The white paper provides practical direction for education systems navigating this shift."
Belinda Fenn, Portfolio Director, English, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:
"The level of engagement at the summit shows strong alignment across the region. Institutions are focused on improving teaching quality and supporting learner progression. Cambridge looks forward to working with them to support these priorities."
Regional speakers from Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand shared national perspectives and implementation at system and school levels, reinforcing the role of Integrated Learning and Assessment in supporting learner progression.
The summit confirmed strong momentum across the Asia Pacific, with a clear focus on execution, capability building, and scalable solutions. Cambridge English will continue to lead through research, partnerships, and practical implementation across the region.
Watch the event highlights from the summit.
 
Watch the event highlights from the summit
https://youtu.be/xt8Yma2pZyI
SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge English convened more than 200 senior leaders from across Asia Pacific at the Cambridge English Leadership Summit, bringing together Ministries of Education, school leaders, and Cambridge English Educational Partners to advance English language education in the age of AI, on 23 and 24 April 2026.
Held in the Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the summit focused on practical implementation across policy, institutions, and classrooms. Discussions addressed how AI can be applied to teaching, learning, and assessment, alongside the need to strengthen teachers' capabilities and deliver measurable outcomes at scale.
Cambridge English reinforced its role as a trusted partner to education systems. As part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge English combines research, assessment expertise, and learning solutions to support learners and teachers at every stage. The organisation remains committed to helping educators deliver quality teaching and enabling learners to progress with confidence in an evolving landscape.
Through its global research and academic expertise, Cambridge English continues to lead thought leadership in English language education. The summit served as a platform to share evidence-based insights and practical approaches to guide policymakers and institutions.
Two major milestones were delivered. The Cambridge English white paper on AI in language education provides research-led insights to guide policy and practice. The Cambridge Teacher's Hub introduces a structured platform to support continuous professional development for teachers.
Min Qu, Regional Commercial Director, Northeast and Southeast Asia Pacific, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:
"Across the Asia Pacific, demand is growing for solutions that apply AI in practical ways to improve teaching and learning, and to turn strategy into execution. Cambridge English works with our partners through integrated approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for learners."
Dr Evelina Galaczi, Director of Research, English, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:
"Our research focuses on how AI can be applied in ways that support teachers and improve learning. The white paper provides practical direction for education systems navigating this shift."
Belinda Fenn, Portfolio Director, English, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, said:
"The level of engagement at the summit shows strong alignment across the region. Institutions are focused on improving teaching quality and supporting learner progression. Cambridge looks forward to working with them to support these priorities."
Regional speakers from Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand shared national perspectives and implementation at system and school levels, reinforcing the role of Integrated Learning and Assessment in supporting learner progression.
The summit confirmed strong momentum across the Asia Pacific, with a clear focus on execution, capability building, and scalable solutions. Cambridge English will continue to lead through research, partnerships, and practical implementation across the region.
Watch the event highlights from the summit.
 
Watch the event highlights from the summit
https://youtu.be/xt8Yma2pZyI
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Cambridge English convenes Asia Pacific leaders to accelerate action on AI in education
Cambridge English convenes Asia Pacific leaders to accelerate action on AI in education
Cambridge English convenes Asia Pacific leaders to accelerate action on AI in education
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SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced a new partnership with global music icon The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour, acting as the Official Payment Partner for its Asia leg. The partnership marks a long-awaited return to Asia for The Weeknd, who last toured in the continent in 2018 and continues Visa's rhythm of music collaborations connecting fans to artists they love across Asia Pacific.
The 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour arrives in Asia after toppling industry records over the last year – surpassing US$1 billion in gross ticket sales and over 7.5 million tickets sold for 153 shows, making it the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist[1]. The Asia leg will kick off first in Tokyo on 20 September and will sweep across Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, and Hong Kong before concluding on 4 November in Kuala Lumpur.
As the Official Payment Partner, Visa will bring fans of The Weeknd an early opportunity to secure tickets for select markets in the 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour. Visa cardholders of selected issuing partners can shop the Visa Presales on Live Nation for the Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore shows:
- Bangkok: 19 May, 10AM to 20 May, 10AM BKT – All KBank Visa credit cards
- Hong Kong: 19 May, 10AM to 20 May, 10AM HKT – All ZA Bank ZA Cards (Visa)
- Kuala Lumpur: 19 May, 10AM to 20 May, 10AM MYT – All Maybank Visa credit cards
- Singapore: 19 May, 12PM to 20 May, 12PM SGT – All Visa cards
Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific at Visa said: "Visa is proud to continue bringing amazing music experiences to fans in Asia Pacific. The Weeknd is a global star whose music resonates across borders. His return to Asia has been eagerly anticipated and we are thrilled to power this moment with seamless payments and early access, connecting culture and commerce so everyone can be the fan they want to be."
Visa champions the moments that bring fans closer to the passions they love, from sports and music to fashion and entertainment. Guided by a fan-first approach to partnerships, Visa designs experiences that deepen connection and make participation seamless, secure and accessible for audiences around the world. Through high impact partnerships, Visa helps shape cultural moments while enabling effortless, cross-border commerce. Visa's partnership with the 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium tour continues a drumbeat of top-notch music partnerships such as "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'" and the MAMA AWARDS, the world's no.1 K-pop awards, allowing Visa to create more meaningful experiences that bring fans closer to the artists they love.
For more information, visit https://www.visa.com.sg/promotions/the-weeknd.html
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
About The Weeknd
The Weeknd is a multi-platinum, 7x Diamond-certified artist who reshaped R&B and pop, making him one of the most listened-to artists of the 21st century, with over 115 million monthly Spotify listeners and the first artist to have 31 songs each with over a billion streams.
In 2025 his After Hours Til Dawn tour became the most successful tour in history for a male solo artist and has surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales and is still ongoing in 2026. Named "The Most Popular Artist in the World" by Guinness World Records in 2023, his album After Hours is the most streamed R&B album of all time, while "Blinding Lights" is the Diamond-certified Billboard Hot 100 song of all time. In January 2025, he released Hurry Up Tomorrow, the final and most personal chapter in his acclaimed trilogy following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022).
His continuous record-breaking charts, sales, and streams, headlining the biggest festivals and selling out stadiums globally, including the 2020 Super Bowl, along with his mysterious public persona, solidify The Weeknd as one of the most compelling and significant artists of the 21st century.
[1] The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour Surpasses $1 Billion In Sales
SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced a new partnership with global music icon The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour, acting as the Official Payment Partner for its Asia leg. The partnership marks a long-awaited return to Asia for The Weeknd, who last toured in the continent in 2018 and continues Visa's rhythm of music collaborations connecting fans to artists they love across Asia Pacific.
The 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour arrives in Asia after toppling industry records over the last year – surpassing US$1 billion in gross ticket sales and over 7.5 million tickets sold for 153 shows, making it the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist[1]. The Asia leg will kick off first in Tokyo on 20 September and will sweep across Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, and Hong Kong before concluding on 4 November in Kuala Lumpur.
As the Official Payment Partner, Visa will bring fans of The Weeknd an early opportunity to secure tickets for select markets in the 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour. Visa cardholders of selected issuing partners can shop the Visa Presales on Live Nation for the Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore shows:
- Bangkok: 19 May, 10AM to 20 May, 10AM BKT – All KBank Visa credit cards
- Hong Kong: 19 May, 10AM to 20 May, 10AM HKT – All ZA Bank ZA Cards (Visa)
- Kuala Lumpur: 19 May, 10AM to 20 May, 10AM MYT – All Maybank Visa credit cards
- Singapore: 19 May, 12PM to 20 May, 12PM SGT – All Visa cards
Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific at Visa said: "Visa is proud to continue bringing amazing music experiences to fans in Asia Pacific. The Weeknd is a global star whose music resonates across borders. His return to Asia has been eagerly anticipated and we are thrilled to power this moment with seamless payments and early access, connecting culture and commerce so everyone can be the fan they want to be."
Visa champions the moments that bring fans closer to the passions they love, from sports and music to fashion and entertainment. Guided by a fan-first approach to partnerships, Visa designs experiences that deepen connection and make participation seamless, secure and accessible for audiences around the world. Through high impact partnerships, Visa helps shape cultural moments while enabling effortless, cross-border commerce. Visa's partnership with the 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium tour continues a drumbeat of top-notch music partnerships such as "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'" and the MAMA AWARDS, the world's no.1 K-pop awards, allowing Visa to create more meaningful experiences that bring fans closer to the artists they love.
For more information, visit https://www.visa.com.sg/promotions/the-weeknd.html
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
About The Weeknd
The Weeknd is a multi-platinum, 7x Diamond-certified artist who reshaped R&B and pop, making him one of the most listened-to artists of the 21st century, with over 115 million monthly Spotify listeners and the first artist to have 31 songs each with over a billion streams.
In 2025 his After Hours Til Dawn tour became the most successful tour in history for a male solo artist and has surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales and is still ongoing in 2026. Named "The Most Popular Artist in the World" by Guinness World Records in 2023, his album After Hours is the most streamed R&B album of all time, while "Blinding Lights" is the Diamond-certified Billboard Hot 100 song of all time. In January 2025, he released Hurry Up Tomorrow, the final and most personal chapter in his acclaimed trilogy following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022).
His continuous record-breaking charts, sales, and streams, headlining the biggest festivals and selling out stadiums globally, including the 2020 Super Bowl, along with his mysterious public persona, solidify The Weeknd as one of the most compelling and significant artists of the 21st century.
[1] The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' Tour Surpasses $1 Billion In Sales
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Visa amps up the music as Official Payment Partner for the Asia leg of The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn' Stadium Tour
