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HKSTP x Tatler Fire Up the Hong Kong Founder’s Spirit with Steven Bartlett, host of ‘The Diary of a CEO’ Podcast

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Hong Kong startups and business leaders join renowned entrepreneur on his first Asia tour to explore the mindset behind successful founders
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 September 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Tatler called on the innovation community to “Keep Up with Steven Bartlett”, at an exclusive breakfast dialogue with the world-renowned entrepreneur and host of the popular podcast ‘The Diary of a CEO’. The dialogue is the latest special event from HKSTP’s I&T Powerhouse initiative, bringing together global innovation icons and thought leaders like Steven Bartlett to inspire and propel success.

Bartlett’s first business visit to Hong Kong comes just as the city’s global innovation status has reached new heights. This year, the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 ranked “Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou” as the world’s number one innovation cluster, ahead of Tokyo and San Francisco. Proof of this progress can be seen at HKSTP, where over 50 founders from park companies have been named to Tatler’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow—a next-generation list celebrating young visionaries who are redefining the future.

The “Keep Up with Steven Bartlett” event saw the famed podcast host detail the ups and downs of entrepreneurship in depth. Bartlett charted his journey from tech visionary to media trailblazer, stressing the importance of being truly committed and focused. He shared: “There isn’t just one thing that drives me. It may sound crazy, but I think the game for me is really all about striving. It’s seeing a gap between where you are today and where you want to go. For me if I don’t strive for something then I don’t have stability, I’m extremely obsessed with my work. Ultimately, my lesson for everyone is to be yourself – if you want to work an hour day or all day, every day – then just be that!

Hilda Chan, CMO of HKSTP, said: “Steven Bartlett is the ultimate example of this limitless potential we all have if we tap into our entrepreneurial spirit and desire to innovate. At HKSTP, the same entrepreneurial spirit drives our whole innovation network with 25,000 creative minds striving to keep up with innovation in an endless pursuit of what’s next. We call on all bold entrepreneurs across Hong Kong and beyond to join our I&T powerhouse of tech visionaries, innovators, and creators to propel Hong Kong’s I&T to new heights while driving change and positive impact for people, business and planet.”

Two Hong Kong founders also sat down with Bartlett to share the spark that drives their pursuit of innovation and success. Daniel Lo, Founder and CEO of GoGoChart, said: “Personal motivation is what drives me – specifically the passion to keep going. As a competitive long-distance runner, I cannot stop, I cannot give up, I hate giving up. That gives me the ability to fail and start over again and again – in fact I am now on my fourth startup, despite having the door slammed in our faces 1,000 times over!”

While Kenny Oktavius, Co-founder and CEO of PointFit Technology, said: “Coming from Indonesia, I was simply driven to build an impactful product. But after losing my grandmother to post-surgery complication due to late diagnosis, it hit me deeply as it was really preventable. Realising that no one was addressing this gap, I became determined to build PointFit. To bring real-time biomarkers monitoring into everyday wearables and help alert people to critical health changes before it’s too late.”

The special event played host to a mix of young tech entrepreneurs and Asia’s business elite, as Bartlett shared his views on business and life on his first-ever tour of Asia. One of the world’s most popular podcasts, the ‘The Diary of a CEO’ features over 12 million subscribers, while Bartlett’s recent book ‘The Diary of A CEO: The 33 Laws for Business & Life’ was a Sunday Times Number 1 bestseller and has been translated into 35 languages, becoming the fastest selling book of all time in its market.

 

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Liberia to Preview Next Oil & Gas Licensing Round Strategy at Houston Investor Day

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The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority will host operators, investors and partners in Houston on August 19 to preview future licensing opportunities and showcase the exploration potential of its offshore basins

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) will present its strategy for the country’s next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston on August 19, bringing together international exploration companies, investors, service providers and energy leaders to discuss the next phase of Liberia’s upstream development.

Hosted in partnership with Energy Capital & Power, the event will provide a platform for the LPRA, led by Director General Hon. Marilyn T. Logan, to outline Liberia’s regulatory framework, investment priorities and plans to attract new participation across the country’s offshore sector. Discussions will focus on upcoming licensing opportunities, exploration prospects and the subsurface data supporting future investment decisions.

Liberia’s offshore sector is entering a new phase of exploration activity, with renewed international participation and a growing pipeline of opportunities. Following the award and ratification of eight Production Sharing Contracts in 2025, Liberia has re-established itself as a frontier exploration destination, with international operators advancing work programs designed to further evaluate the country’s petroleum potential. TotalEnergies is progressing exploration activities that include offshore geochemical surveys, 3D seismic acquisition and seabed mapping, while Oranto Petroleum has also signed contracts to explore Liberia’s offshore.

At the Liberia Investor Day Houston, the LPRA will provide industry stakeholders with insight into the priorities shaping the next licensing round, including the anticipated process, qualification requirements, available acreage and access to technical data. The engagement will give prospective investors a clearer view of Liberia’s exploration landscape and the opportunities emerging across its offshore basins.

The event will also facilitate direct dialogue between LPRA and the global upstream community, connecting companies with policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in shaping Liberia’s next chapter of petroleum development.

As exploration companies continue to seek new frontier opportunities, Liberia Investor Day Houston will highlight the role of regulatory certainty, data availability and strategic partnerships in unlocking long-term investment across Liberia’s offshore sector.

Registration is now open for attendees. Companies interested in Liberia’s emerging offshore opportunities are invited to join LPRA, investors and upstream leaders in Houston for insights into the country’s licensing strategy and exploration outlook. For more information contact info@energycapitalpower.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

 

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Beyond Stabroek: Guyana’s Offshore Basin Attracts New Wave of Exploration Investment

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As ExxonMobil advances appraisal activity in Stabroek and new operators target frontier acreage, Guyana is attracting global capital and building a diversified offshore portfolio designed to sustain long-term growth

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Guyana’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers is entering a new phase, with a growing network of IOCs expanding exploration activity across the country’s offshore basin. Beyond the landmark discoveries that first put Guyana on the global energy map, new drilling campaigns and licensing partnerships are creating a broader exploration ecosystem designed to support long-term production growth.

At the center of this momentum is ExxonMobil’s continued exploration and appraisal activity in the prolific Stabroek Block. The company has submitted a proposal for a 35-well exploration and appraisal drilling campaign, expected to run from 2028 through 2033, pending regulatory approval. The program would build on more than 30 commercial discoveries already made in the block, with drilling activity focused on evaluating new prospects and appraising existing discoveries to support future development opportunities.

Exploration activity is also extending into Guyana’s frontier acreage, with ExxonMobil advancing drilling operations at the deepwater Canje Block. The company has deployed the Noble Stena Carron drillship for exploration activity, highlighting continued industry interest in evaluating Guyana’s underexplored offshore potential beyond the established Stabroek Block.

Guyana’s strong exploration outlook comes as the country’s economy continues to benefit from rapid oil sector expansion, with hydrocarbons expected to remain a key driver of exports, government revenues and economic growth. As production scales up, attracting additional investment across exploration, services and infrastructure will be critical to supporting the next phase of development.

That momentum is being reinforced through partnerships established under Guyana’s 2023 offshore licensing round. A consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and Petronas is advancing exploration activities in Block S4 under a five-year production sharing agreement signed with the government in late 2025. The award represents one of the first major outcomes of the licensing round and demonstrates continued international confidence in Guyana’s offshore resource potential.

Beyond the largest operators, a diverse group of companies is also expanding activity across Guyana’s offshore basin. Eco Atlantic is advancing exploration at the Orinduik Block; CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are progressing work in the Corentyne Block; Occidental is evaluating opportunities in the Roraima Block; while Ratio Guyana and Cataleya Energy hold interests in the Kaieteur Block. Together, these partnerships are broadening Guyana’s exploration landscape, increasing competition for acreage and creating opportunities for future discoveries.

As Guyana transitions from an emerging producer to a global energy hub, the next challenge will be converting exploration success into sustainable investment, local value creation and regional growth. These opportunities will be explored at Caribbean Energy Week 2027, held under the theme “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub.” Bringing together governments, IOCs, investors and technology providers, the event will examine how Guyana’s expanding partnerships can accelerate offshore development, strengthen regional energy cooperation and attract the capital needed to support the Caribbean’s evolving energy landscape.

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Energy Capital & Power Establishes London Entity, Expanding Global Platform for Energy and Mining Events

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The move strengthens ECP’s presence in the UK and Europe, and its ability to connect African and South American markets with global investors

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ –International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver world-class energy and mining events and campaigns in the UK and Europe.

By establishing a presence in a key hub like London – the pre-eminent energy and mining finance center – ECP actively shapes the global energy conversation. The expansion positions ECP to better serve clients, partners and investors seeking to develop business opportunities between Africa, Europe, the Americas and energy markets worldwide.

Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital

The milestone comes as ECP strengthens its reach through a series of investment platforms that connect global capital to energy and mining projects. These include the Venezuela Energy Week London Showcase on July 30 – with over 300 delegates registered – and the annual Invest in African Energy Forum, held in Paris as the premier event connecting global investors to Africa’s energy transformation.

ECP hosts high level summits and investor conferences in leading energy and minerals producing countries in Africa and South America, including: Venezuela Energy Week; Angola Oil & Gas; MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power; African Mining Week; Libya Energy & Economic Summit; Congo Energy & Investment Forum; South Sudan Oil & Power; and Caribbean Energy Week. The company has hosted investor forums and supported licensing round roadshows in Houston, London and Paris since 2016.

“Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital,” states CEO James Chester. “Having a permanent presence in London further cements our footprint in Europe, enabling us to fulfil our mission to bring minerals and energy investment to diverse global markets.”

With teams located across Africa, Europe and the Americas, ECP has long-facilitated strategic engagement, market intelligence and industry convening, uniting investors with leading energy and mining projects.

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