Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR has been recognized for its commitment to digital inclusion and innovation by winning two top accolades at the GSMA Digital Nation Awards 2025. The award recognizes outstanding achievements across the Asia Pacific region and HONOR was the only participant to receive two prestigious honors: the Excellence in Digital Inclusion Video Award and the Best Digital Nation Video Award.
The recognition was given for HONOR’s compelling awareness campaign, ‘Freeze for ALS, HONOR the Challenger’ which centers on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The video was lauded for showcasing the power of mobile technology in driving sustainability, digital inclusion, and innovation. It competed against 17 other shortlisted finalists before securing the top recognition.
ALS is a progressive neurological disease that often leaves patients with control only of their eye movement. To meet the needs of people with disabilities like ALS, HONOR developed an advanced multimodal AI eye-tracking technology which enables users to fully control their smartphones—from opening notifications to launching apps—using only their eyes, thereby achieving hands-free operation and significantly enhancing their digital accessibility.
“As the only participant to receive two GSMA APAC Digital Nation Awards this year, HONOR is deeply humbled by this recognition. This highlights our unwavering commitment and positive impact in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable digital future globally and locally. Indeed, HONOR MY Life, HONOR MY Future!” said Justin Li, President of HONOR South Pacific.
Strengthening Digital Trust Through Strategic Partnerships and Advanced Security Technologies
During a keynote at the Digital Nation Summit Kuala Lumpur (ASEAN Edition) on ‘Cybersecurity and Digital Trust: Safeguarding ASEAN’s Digital Future,’ Li emphasised that effective and accessible security requires a combination of human-centric innovation and strategic partnerships. “HONOR collaborates actively with regulators, platforms, and software partners to create a safer online environment. In Malaysia, we work closely with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and MyDigital ID to enhance secure, seamless access to digital services while safeguarding user privacy,” he said.
He added that HONOR’s integration of its advanced AI Deepfake Detection technology, which detects fake and manipulated content during video calls, into its smartphones at no additional cost, reinforces the brand’s commitment to user security, privacy, and digital trust. “Cybersecurity is a fundamental necessity, not a cost. In emerging markets like ASEAN, affordability matters. That is why HONOR continues providing the best devices at the best price. HONOR’s popular mid-range X Series’ latest model, the X9d 5G, comes with security features such as Fingerprint ID and Face Recognition,” he said.