"Empowering Regional Growth" Hong Kong - ASEAN AI Collaboration Seminar & Global Headquarters Opening Ceremony of KN Group

(Hong Kong, October 4) KN Group, dedicated to expanding intelligent financial services in the international market, held the Hong Kong - ASEAN AI Collaboration Seminar today in Hong Kong, themed "Empowering Regional Growth". Combining Hong Kong's mature financial infrastructure and regulatory expertise, with the rapidly developing markets of ASEAN countries and their swift digital transformation, the seminar aims to explore how to better promote and leverage cross-market collaboration, jointly drive AI and big data-driven intelligent financial services, and promote the development and application ecosystem of AI technology within the region.

The Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po, served as the guest of honor and delivered the opening speech at the seminar. “KN Group’s move is “good news for Hong Kong, for us all – for a more dynamic innovation ecosystem, for a more vibrant economy, and for the better attraction of talents”, The Financial Secretary said.

Attendees included guests from various ASEAN countries, such as Mr. Visarn TECHATEERAWAT, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr. Chaturont CHAIYAKAM, Consul General of Thailand in Hong Kong, Ms. Ayu Wulan SAGITA, Trade Consul of the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong, and Mr. Allan G REVOTE, Vice Consul of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong.

Ms. Ni Shuyin, Chairperson and CEO of KN Group, the organizer of the seminar, stated, "We have been committed to promoting innovative applications and development of AI technology in the financial sector. Through this seminar, we aim to facilitate exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong and the ASEAN region in the 'AI + Finance' field. This seminar also marks the official unveiling of our international headquarters in Hong Kong and our new office spanning over 8,000 square feet, a step towards realizing our strategy of 'based in Hong Kong, covering ASEAN, and looking globally.'"

Guests participating in the panel session included Mr. Bryan Peng, Executive Director of Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, Hong Kong, Mr Andy Jiang, Vice President of KN Group, and Mr Wichai Kinchong Choi, Business Development Expert of World Business Group of KASIKORN BANK. Participants shared the latest developments in markets such as Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, experiences in driving business in the smart financial development market with AI, and observations on opportunities and challenges for cross-market cooperation.

KN Group is an intelligent financial enterprise with AI and big data at its core, expanding its operations overseas several years ago to markets including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, and Mexico. Recognizing Hong Kong's unique advantages and vast development opportunities, the Group decided this year to establish its global business headquarters in Hong Kong, with the international financial center and research and development center based in Hong Kong, in line with the strategy of 'based in Hong Kong, covering ASEAN, and looking globally.

KN Group - The Leading Artificial Intelligence Technology Group

On September 11-12, 2024, KN Group represented Hong Kong at the Belt and Road Summit Forum. In the last 10 years, we’ve created over 80 million anti-fraud models, conducted hundreds of millions of credit assessments, served 60+ million people, and partnered with 200+ financial institutions globally.

In addition to business growth, KN Group values social responsibility. We aim to advance industry development, encourage collaboration, and nurture local talent through innovation and career opportunities in Indonesia’s digital economy and fintech sectors.