HK-Listed Macau Firm Asia Pioneer Entertainment (8400.HK) H1 Profit Surges 90-Fold Targets Overseas Expansion for Future Growth

HONG KONG and MACAU, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited ("APE" or the "Company"; Stock Code: 8400.HK), a leading Macau-based Electronic Gaming Equipment (EGE) supplier listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announced its publishing of 2026 interim report and unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 ("the Period") on September 2, 2026. Driven by surging demand for equipment replacement and technical upgrades across integrated resorts (IRs) in Macau and Southeast Asia, the Company achieved significant growth in both revenue and profitability.

Financial & Operational Highlights

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue reached HK$33.9 million (H1 2025: HK$23 million), representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 47.3%.
• Net Profit: Net profit surged 90-fold year-on-year to approximately HK$2.3 million (H1 2025: HK$24,959), with basic earnings per share of 0.23 HK cents.
• Core Segment: EGE sales and technical support services generated HK$33 million, accounting for 97.3% of total revenue and remaining the primary growth engine.
• Strategic Evolution: Partnered with world-renowned playing card brand BEE® to establish Macau's first playing card factory, alongside introducing smart cash-handling tech solutions to solidify APE's position as a premier one-stop provider for IRs.

Mr. Huie, Allen Tat Yan, Chairman and Executive Director of APE, stated: "We are very pleased with our financial performance in the first half of 2026. As Asia's gaming and entertainment sector shifts rapidly toward high-tech experiences and non-gaming initiatives, demand from integrated resorts for next-generation EGE continues to climb. Our 47.3% revenue growth reflects not only our market leadership in Macau but also our strategic product expansion. We remain highly confident in our growth momentum for H2 and the long-term outlook across the region."

H2 Outlook: Solidifying Macau, Scaling Globally

• Core Macau Market: Ongoing procurement and replacement orders from casino operators continue to reinforce APE's market footprint and financial foundation.
• Overseas Expansion:
  • UAE: Submitted a licensed supplier application with regulatory feedback expected in H2 to supply upcoming casino developments.
  • Singapore: Collaborating closely with manufacturing partners on product licensing, positioning APE for large-scale equipment sales upon approval.
  • Japan: Initiated supplier license applications to capture early-mover advantage for upcoming Integrated Resort (IR) projects.
• Product Diversification: Expanding beyond traditional EGE into broader casino operations and floor management solutions to scale operations and broaden geographic reach.

• UAE: Submitted a licensed supplier application with regulatory feedback expected in H2 to supply upcoming casino developments.
• Singapore: Collaborating closely with manufacturing partners on product licensing, positioning APE for large-scale equipment sales upon approval.
• Japan: Initiated supplier license applications to capture early-mover advantage for upcoming Integrated Resort (IR) projects.

APE (8400.HK) 2026 Interim Report, Interim Results Announcement and Photos 
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qCyeloxKetgPh21maDV81JyVP_meLEju?usp=sharing

About Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8400.HK)
Established in 2006, Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) is a prominent Macau-based Electronic Gaming Equipment (EGE) supplier listed on the GEM market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Serving as an exclusive distributor for major international equipment manufacturers, APE delivers technical solutions, equipment, and localized services to integrated resorts across Macau and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Official Website: www.apemacau.com

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HK-Listed Macau Firm Asia Pioneer Entertainment (8400.HK) H1 Profit Surges 90-Fold Targets Overseas Expansion for Future Growth

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- viaim today announced that viaim Rise, its AI Agent Earbuds, won Best in Audio and was named a Best in Design Honoree at the 2026 IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights Rise's combination of acoustic engineering, AI-assisted work features and a distinctive smart charging case.

The recognition at IFA 2026, one of the world's most significant technology trade shows, validates viaim's unique vision for the future of work. Following this successful unveiling in Berlin, viaim has confirmed that the viaim Rise will be available for global consumers via a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, launching on September 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.

Beyond Audio: Listen. Think. Act.

viaim Rise combines premium wireless earbuds with an AI Agent workflow designed for everyday work. Built around Listen. Think. Act., Rise helps users capture conversations they choose to record, understand them in context and prepare next steps that remain under the user's control.

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Award-Winning Hardware Meets Intelligent Software

The dual IFA Innovation Awards reflect the product's commitment to both sonic excellence and functional design. The 'Best in Audio' win acknowledges the product's premium acoustic architecture. The viaim Rise features a powerful 11mm + 6mm dual-driver configuration, delivering Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC and LHDC support. Coupled with an advanced ANC system featuring transparency and voice pass-through modes, the earbuds ensure high-fidelity sound, while a comprehensive multi-microphone array with bone-conduction VPU guarantees crystal-clear call quality, regardless of the environment.

At the same time, Vision Intelligence officially announced a partnership with Bose, a world-leading audio brand. viaim is working with engineers from Bose's Audio Technology business to enhance the audio performance of viaim products. Working with Bose, viaim will leverage the company's decades of technical expertise in active noise cancellation and acoustics to improve AI Agent hardware and enable robust perception and decision-making capabilities.

The 'Best in Design' honor recognizes the product's innovative form factor: a unique dual-device ecosystem. When users press the two side latches, a mechanical structure raises the earbuds from the charging case—a physical expression of the Rise name. The smart charging case also serves as a recording entry point: with at least one earbud inside, users can start a recording without opening the case or reaching for a phone. When connected to a computer over USB-C, its three-microphone array can support desktop meeting capture through the viaim PC app.

Indiegogo Launch Details

The viaim Rise will officially go live on Indiegogo on September 8 at 9 AM ET.

• Super Early Bird Offer: Early backers can secure viaim Rise with a $259 pledge, compared with a planned MSRP of $399.
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"We are honored by the recognition from IFA," said the viaim team. "Rise is built to move work forward. By merging professional-grade acoustic hardware with a sophisticated AI agent workflow, we are transforming the way professionals capture their ideas and execute their daily tasks."

For those interested in experiencing the future of AI-powered productivity, join the Indiegogo campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/viaim/viaim-rise, or visit viaim's official website at https://store.viaim.ai/ to learn more

About viaim

viaim develops AI-native hardware and intelligent agent services designed to help people capture information, understand context and move work forward. As of May 2026, viaim has served more than 1.5 million registered users across over 200 countries and regions worldwide.

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viaim Rise Receives Two 2026 IFA Innovation Awards; Indiegogo Campaign Launches September 8