Sea and OpenAI Launch First Regional Codex Hackathon Series in Asia Pacific, Beginning in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 May 2026 - Sea Limited (“Sea”) and OpenAI today announced the launch of the Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon in Singapore on 6 June 2026. The initiative marks a deepening collaboration between Sea and OpenAI to support AI innovation and developer communities across Asia Pacific, while bringing together developers, students, startups, and technology builders to learn, experiment, and harness the potential of AI.

The regional kickoff hackathon in Singapore is expected to bring together more than 150 developers and AI builders, who will work on over 40 projects exploring practical AI applications and solutions. The initiative also reflects Sea’s ongoing efforts to contribute to Southeast Asia’s growing AI and developer ecosystem by creating more avenues for hands-on learning, experimentation, and community engagement.

The collaboration builds on Sea’s broader adoption of AI technologies across its engineering and development workflows. Through the regional hackathon series, participants will use Codex, a leading AI-powered coding solution, to explore how emerging AI tools can help developers experiment more quickly, improve workflows, and turn ideas into practical solutions for real-world needs. Beginning in Singapore, the regional series will expand to additional markets across the region, including Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, bringing together local developer communities to explore practical applications of AI using OpenAI technologies. “At Sea, we believe innovation grows stronger when communities can learn, experiment, and build together,” said David Chen, Chief Product Officer at Shopee.

“As AI continues to shape the future of technology, it is important that more people across the region gain hands-on experience and contribute to how these technologies are applied to address real-world needs. By bringing together developers, ideas, and communities, initiatives like this can help nurture the growing AI ecosystem. It also provides a platform to bridge the gap between the potential of AI and practical solutions that create meaningful impact in people’s everyday lives.” “Sea is one of Singapore’s leading global technology companies and one of our largest Codex customers in Asia. By adopting Codex across its internal software development workflows, Sea is putting AI-native engineering into practice at scale. That commitment, combined with our shared belief in Asia’s role in shaping the future of software development, creates a strong foundation for broader ecosystem impact. We’re excited to work alongside Sea for our first regional hackathon series to expand access to Codex across APAC and support the next generation of developers and builders in the region,” said Thibault Sottiaux, Head of Codex, OpenAI.

The hackathon series builds on Sea’s adoption of Codex across its engineering organization. Through this regional series, Sea and OpenAI will extend that hands-on experience to more developers across APAC, helping them explore AI-native engineering in practical ways. The Sea x OpenAI Codex Hackathon will feature onsite support and guidance from global experts at OpenAI, as well as project showcases. Participants will work in teams to develop AI-driven applications and solutions addressing real-world needs across industries and communities. Winning teams will receive up to US$30,000 in OpenAI API credits, with additional prizes including ChatGPT Pro subscriptions for members of the top five teams.

Event Details:

Date: 6 June 2026

Time: 8:30am to 9:00pm

Venue: Shopee Building, 5 Science Park Drive, Singapore 118265

Registrations are now open and closes 28 May 2026, Thursday.

Sea and OpenAI invite developers, students, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts to participate and contribute ideas that can help shape the future of AI-enabled innovation. For more information and registration details, please visit: https://luma.com/kv0kks2a.

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About Sea

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is a global technology company founded in Singapore in 2009. Its mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology. Sea operates three core businesses across digital entertainment, e-commerce, as well as digital payments and financial services, known as Garena, Shopee and Monee, respectively. Garena is a leading global online games developer and publisher. Shopee is the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and a leading e-commerce platform in Brazil. Monee is a leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, with a growing presence in Latin America. For more information, visit www.sea.com.

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Sea x OpenAI Regional Codex Hackathon

HONG KONG SAR, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2026 – The 2026/27 Hong Kong Windsurfing Circuit – iQFOiL Championships organised by the Windsurfing Association of Hong Kong, China, concluded successfully on 7–8 November. As a Gold Sponsor of this year's Circuit, Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee") sponsored all five events throughout the year, while supporting the development of local windsurfing.

2026/27 Hong Kong Windsurfing Circuit – iQFOiL Championships.

Windsurfing holds a remarkable historical position in Hong Kong sporting history: in 1996, it brought the city its first-ever Olympic gold medal. As a local enterprise with Hong Kong roots, Lee Kum Kee supports this iconic sport by sponsoring this year's Circuit and helping to nurture the next generation of local windsurfing talent.

As a premier local windsurfing competition, the iQFOiL Championships circuit began in February and continued through the year, comprising five exciting races across divisions such as Men's and Women's Open, U19 Youth, U17 Junior, and U15 Youth/Children. The races were held at well-known sites including Clearwater Bay, Wu Kai Sha, Tolo Harbour, Cheung Chau and Stanley, testing competitors' techniques and adaptability while serving as a vital stage for accumulating annual ranking points and selecting representatives for international competitions.

Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, said: "As a century-old company with Hong Kong roots, Lee Kum Kee is honoured to be Gold Sponsor of the 2026/27 iQFOiL Championships and to help nurture the next generation of local windsurfing talent. Windsurfing has no fixed course and the wind conditions can change at any moment, so athletes must make immediate judgements and adjustments on the fly. This ability to continuously challenge oneself and forge ahead echoes Lee Kum Kee's value of 'Constant Entrepreneurship' – having the courage to seize opportunities and drive continuous innovation."

Mr Chau Ngai Man, President of the Windsurfing Association of Hong Kong, China, said: "We are grateful for Lee Kum Kee's support, which is vital to the development of windsurfing. Lee Kum Kee's sponsorship gives athletes a world-class local competitive platform and helps them build their form as they prepare to take on major international competitions."

In addition to supporting this competition, Lee Kum Kee also served as a sponsor for the Hong Kong, China Sailing Team, helping it achieve great success at the 20^th Asian Games in Japan and the 15^th National Games in China in 2025. Lee Kum Kee will continue to support major sporting events in Hong Kong, including the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship, which will make its Asia debut from 21-29 November 2026.
Hashtag: #LeeKumKee #iQFOiLChampionships

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About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions, and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce's rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices, and "Constant Entrepreneurship" combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.

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