Keen Interest from Thai Business Community to Collaborate with Hong Kong on New Opportunities ACN Newswire

Keen Interest from Thai Business Community to Collaborate with Hong Kong on New Opportunities

2022-11-21
HONG KONG, Nov 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - More than 200 Thai business leaders today joined a lunch seminar organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in Bangkok, affirming the Thai business community's confidence in Hong Kong's role to help businesses in the region grow and tap into opportunities in Hong Kong and Mainland China.The luncheon seminar was held today with the theme "Hong Kong-Thailand: Enterting a New Era of Opportunities". HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam giving opening remarks.Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Thailand delivered remarks.Hong Kong business delegation led my HKSAR Chief Executive, John Lee, meets with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Thailand, Han Zhiqiang, in Bangkok on 20 November.The seminar was organised as a key closing event of a high-level business mission to Bangkok, led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, and supported by the HKTDC.Despite the pandemic, the Thai business community has shown keen interest in using Hong Kong as a springboard for their business expansion, fundraising and investment partnerships.The business mission wrapped up a three-day programme of meetings and networking with leading Thai businesses to update them on the latest prospects in Hong Kong, including the city's strategic investment in innovation and technology, the latest overseas talent and enterprise attraction measures. There were also fruitful exchanges about opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and the development of the Northern Metropolis in Hong Kong.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said, "From this exchange, we can see that Thai businesses have full confidence in Hong Kong. They have keen interest in regards to, in particular, Hong Kong's role as an international financial centre and a springboard to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Following the resumption of international travel connecting Hong Kong, we hope this mission will help Hong Kong businesses find more opportunities in Thailand and ASEAN."The HKTDC is planning a large-scale "Think Business, Think Hong Kong" business promotion campaign in Thailand in July next year, to showcase Hong Kong as a hub for connecting global businesses as well as Hong Kong products and services to the Thai business community. More Thai business are expected to join.Through its worldwide network of 50 offices, the HKTDC continues to engage in overseas outreach through business missions and local events and activities. Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3TUnvJTAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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「空中丝绸之路」国际合作论坛成功举办 中卢企业合作成果颇丰

2022-11-18
HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 据财华社报道，今年以来，全球多国放宽入境限制，航空业逐步复苏；而近期我国亦取消了入境航班熔断机制，预计航空业将在人员往来、货物运输等方面发挥更大作用。早在2017年，郑州—卢森堡「空中丝绸之路」的构想便首次提出，今年中央再发《「十四五」时期推进「空中丝绸之路」建设高质量发展实施方案》推动合作深化，值此机遇期，郑州—卢森堡「空中丝绸之路」国际合作论坛于11月16日成功举办。据悉，本次论坛以「在线+线下」形式举办，吸引了多位中外重要嘉宾参与，带来诸多独到见解。中央政治局委员、国家发展改革委主任何立峰表示：「今年是中卢两国领导人提出建设郑州－卢森堡『空中丝绸之路』5周年，也是两国建交50周年，论坛的举办对于落实好中卢两国领导人重要共识具有重要意义。」 卢森堡首相格扎维埃·贝泰尔亦表示：「卢森堡与中国的关系是我们与欧洲以外国家建立的最具活力的关系，双方建立了不断发展的牢固友谊，卢森堡愿在『空中丝绸之路』框架下，为中国贸易和服务业的发展作出更多贡献。」本次论坛上，多家中卢企业进行签约，据统计有9个合作项目进行了现场签约，14个合作项目进行了云签约，将「空中丝路」的合作落到实处。其中，河南民航发展投资集团（河南航投）与卢森堡国际银行（BIL）签署战略合作协议，双方将在国际金融、绿色金融及境外绿色债权发行等方面进行全方位的探索和合作。此外，河南航投亦特邀BIL为该集团金融咨询顾问，为其提供欧洲宏观经济分析、金融市场动态等信息信息及金融领域的专业建议。在线出席论坛的卢森堡国际银行CEO马塞尔·莱尔斯首先祝贺了中国与卢森堡大公国建交50周年，指出不断加深的联系为两国商业机构提供了巨大业务增长空间。对于本次与河南航投的战略合作，他表示：「这是我行主要股东联想控股帮助银行与中资客户发展业务，促进中欧经济往来的又一力证。我非常期待双方未来的合作，并诚挚感谢为此付出努力的各位同仁。作为卢森堡历史最悠久的银行，BIL一直致力于在开展业务的国家和地区，支持当地经济和社会发展。」联想控股CEO李蓬表示，「祝贺卢森堡国际银行与河南航投集团签订战略合作协议，进一步为『空中丝路』的建设，为中欧经贸合作和绿色金融合作，做出更多贡献。作为卢森堡国际银行的主要股东，联想控股将继续提供各项支持，为推动共建『一带一路』高质量发展，推进高水平对外开放，不断贡献力量。」联想控股于2018年完成对卢森堡国际银行的战略投资，借助卢森堡作为欧洲门户的特殊地位，该银行在促进中卢、中欧合作中发挥着独特价值，本次「空中丝路」中的战略合作可谓又一次体现。相信未来，卢森堡国际银行将继续为「中国企业走进欧洲、欧洲公司到中国来」的双边经济合作创造更多价值。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Entrepreneur Day and Business of IP Asia Forum start from late November ACN Newswire

HKTDC Entrepreneur Day and Business of IP Asia Forum start from late November

2022-11-16
HONG KONG, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising the 14th Entrepreneur Day and the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia Forum) between the end of November and early December. The two events will feature experts and high-profile speakers from various industries to share their insights with start-ups and small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs). Topics will include optimising business operations, pursuing entrepreneurship, and using the latest innovative technologies and creative mindsets to capture opportunities and expand your business globally, in particular in the Greater Bay Area.The 14th edition of Entrepreneur Day will be from 30 November to 2 December under the theme of "Balance Beyond the Boom".This year's Entrepreneur Day launches its first Start-up Express International, inviting high-calibre start-ups worldwide to join an exchange session with the winners of Start-up Express. Picture: The "Pitching Final" event of Start-up Express in June 2022.Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum will be staged on 1-2 December 2022.HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang, said: "Entrepreneur Day and BIP Asia Forum will offer start-ups and SMEs a chance to clearly understand the latest trends in their respective industries and enhance their knowledge whether they wish to learn how to start a business, embrace a path of sustainable development, safeguard their intellectual property or how to improve their branding strategy, equipping them to pursue the best opportunities."Start-up Express International, one of the highlights of Entrepreneur Day, will introduce top-tier start-ups from Mainland China, the United States, Italy, South Korea and Japan to local start-ups encouraging inspirational exchanges and creating opportunities for start-ups in Hong Kong to widen their horizon in a way that will hopefully be conducive to upgrading business performance. Finally, the BIP Asia Forum will host experts in intellectual property from across the world and assemble business leaders to generate discussion on recent developments in the market and application of industrial metaverse."Entrepreneur Day - Developing a diversified and balanced start-up ecosystemThe 14th Entrepreneur Day will be on 30 November, with events culminating on 2 December. The theme for this year's edition is "Balance Beyond the Boom", with hybrid seminars and exhibitions being offered for the first time. Entrepreneur Day will involve more than 20 seminars and workshops and close to 60 speakers from 11 countries and regions sharing their innovative responses to market changes. More than 110 exhibitors will showcase their technological developments. At the same time, business matching sessions and networking events will be available for attendees seeking to explore cutting-edge products in the growing international start-up ecosystem. Start-ups will be encouraged to use Hong Kong as a platform to tap into the Greater Bay Area and global markets and seek out business partners.This year's Entrepreneur Day Seminar series will cover four major themes: Entrepreneurship, Future Tech, Innovation for Good and Market Exploration. The key session, "T-Chat - Global VC Investment: Rise or Fall", will invite Eric Manlunas, Founder & Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners; Duncan Chiu, Co-Chairman and Venture Committee of Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA); and Karena Belin, Co-founder & COO/CFO/RO of Hong Kong's first SFC licensed start-up investment platform AngelHub, share their views on the outlook for the global venture capital market in 2023. They will also guide start-ups on how to raise capital and expand their business at critical times.Start-ups aspiring to achieve unicorn status (technology companies with a private market valuation of more than US$1 billion) can attend the "Unicorn Fireside Chat - Revival of the Travel Super App" with Kim Jong Yoon, CEO of Yanolja (the first and only travel unicorn based in South Korea, and owner of the most popular hotel booking app in the country). He will share how the company used emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology to reform its business during the pandemic. He will also discuss ways to seize new opportunities now that global borders are reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic.With the growing importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) to the public, many companies use ESG criteria to ensure they run responsibly. In "Make Good Use of Waste", Shrikanth Narasimha, Director of Sustainability and Supply Chain - Far East Mainetti (HK) (the world's largest manufacturer of hangers); Rachel Barr, Vice President of Sustainability of Israeli start-up UBQ Materials; and Ricci Wong, Founder and CEO of HK Timberbank will discuss projects on achieving closed-loop recycling and reuse of plastic products, converting household waste into sustainable bioplastics, and upcycling local wood to make decorative materials, thus driving the development of the global circular economy.Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have risen in importance and caused controversy. In the session "NFT: Eye Candy or Key to Gold?", Lucas Cheung, Managing Partner of Gusto Collective Hong Kong, Asia's first BrandTech group and Nick Lau, founder of WEAR (a Web3 platform for luxury brands to launch exclusive 'phygital' goods), will introduce the latest applications of NFTs in the entertainment and fashion industries and how they can boost sales and enhance customer loyalty.The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has increased possibilities for trade and collaboration across the region. In "Start-up Ecosystem in RCEP", representatives from venture capital firms and start-up accelerators from Japan, South Korea and Australia will share the latest developments in the region's start-up ecosystem and incentives for local start-ups that are interested in exploring the new market.Meanwhile, exhibitions under 2 thematic zones, "Start-up Zone" and "The Boosters", will showcase more than 110 innovative companies and business establishment service providers covering many of the most sought-after technologies, including biomedical sciences, green tech, food tech, smart city technologies, fintech and more. Visitors can interact with exhibitors at physical and virtual booths, and via daily guided tours and business matching sessions to learn about their innovative solutions. Some of the ingenious solutions include ZenxTag Technology Limited's smart food label, which changes its colour depending on the food's freshness; Key Points Exchange Limited's cross-border loyalty points aggregator for payment; Metamory Technology Limited's blockchain-enabled 'graveyard in the metaverse' for pets and humans; and Tencent Cloud's cloud solutions for start-ups.Start-up Express International promote a vibrant exchange opportunitiesTo mark the 5th anniversary of Start-up Express, the start-up development programme, the HKTDC has launched Start-up Express International as one of the highlights of Entrepreneur Day this year to encourage international start-ups to establish a presence in Hong Kong and strengthen ecosystem-to-ecosystem collaboration between Hong Kong and other countries. Start-up Express International is supported by global partners in Belgium, Mainland China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who have nominated start-ups from those countries to participate in the contest. Nominated start-ups come from a diverse range of industries, including greentech, healthtech, smart city technologies and edtech, as well as the metaverse, blockchain, robotics, marketing technology and agritech.Start-up Express International has already shortlisted the top 30 start-ups, and a professional panel of judges will select 10 global winners. The top 30 start-ups are entitled to a series of supporting services such as marketing support, technology support, peer support, mentorship and advisory, and incentive offers to help them set up business in Hong Kong and enter the Greater Bay Area market. The 10 global winners will share the stage with local winners from Hong Kong Start-up Express and exchange views on the industry and entrepreneurial experiences.Business of IP Asia Forum create new value and discover new frontiersWith the flourishing development of innovative technology in Asia, companies have to formulate their Intellectual Property (IP) strategies to keep up with market development and changes. Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Design Centre, the 12th Business of IP Asia Forum will be held online and physically at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 1-2 December 2022. With the theme of "Creating New Value, Discovering New Frontiers", the two-day forum will bring together global IP experts and business leaders to explore the latest trends in the Global IP market.The first-ever "Policy Dialogue" will feature Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization; Antony Taubman, Director of the Intellectual Property Division at the World Trade Organization (WTO); Rowel S. Barba, Chairman of ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC); Kyo-sook Choi, Chair of Intellectual Property Rights Experts Group at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and Antonio Campinos, President of the European Patent Office. They will discuss the co-creation of a resilient and sustainable IP ecosystem.Following the policy dialogue, the plenary session "Powering the Future: Robust Patent Strategies Amid Challenges" will see industrial leaders like Brett Alten, Senior Vice President of Deputy General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Michael Ding, Vice President and Head of IP AMEA Region of ABB Group; and Masaki Ito, General Manager of the Intellectual Property Department at Toyota Industries Corporation, share their insights about how companies could scale up their businesses by making the best use out of IP.Chaired by H.L. Yiu, Head of Re-industrialisation of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, the "Global Tech Summit" will focus on how the Industrial Metaverse propels re-industrialisation in Hong Kong. It will feature Simon See, Global Head and Chief Solution Architect of NVIDIA AI Technology Center; T. John Koo, Director of Cyber-Physical Systems at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI); and Eric Liu, Deputy Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). The speakers will share NVIDIA's journey to build Omniverse, an open modular platform for metaverse developers, artists and enterprises, integrating virtual collaborations and real-time physical simulation for virtual worlds. They will also discuss plans to nurture local talent in the field of metaverse technology.HKTDC will join hands with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and organise "Innovation & IP Market" under the theme "Smart Manufacturing and Building" for the first time ever to strengthen IP commercialisation and foster industry collaboration. "Innovation & IP Market" will connect universities, research centres, start-ups, IP users and service providers to facilitate business networking and explore potential business opportunities. The "Innovation & IP Market" will include Inno Showcase with over 30 homegrown innovations applicable to a range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, property development, transportation, energy, healthcare & beauty; Open Stage, where tech and IP experts will be sharing global trends and best practices on IP & tech commercialisation and adoption; and the Tech Consultation Salon, where enterprises can seek professional advice on business transformation and upgrading.In an affiliated event titled "ASEAN Roadmap to Successful IP Commercialisation in a Knowledgebased Economy", co-organised by ASEAN and the Intellectual Property Department, local and ASEAN representatives from the legal, research and business sector will shed light on the characteristics of the financial and legal systems that favour IP commercialisation, their prior experiences with technology transfers and the key to success in a knowledge-based economy.Meanwhile, the "Inspo Talk" will highlight IP-related points that matter for business collaboration with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), discuss IP issues related to KOL marketing and connect IP service consumers and providers.Finally, HKTDC and Hong Kong's Intellectual Property Department will jointly provide IP Training sessions during the forum introducing basic intellectual property concepts such as IP applications in e-commerce. Participants can learn about how intellectual property can protect original inventions in the digital era, empowering their ability to protect and manage IP on behalf of companies.Websites- HKTDC Entrepreneur Day: https://eday.hktdc.com/- Start-up Express International: https://portal.hktdc.com/startupexpress/tc/s/start-up-express-international- Business of IP Asia Forum: https://bipasia.hktdc.com/en/- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3hN9QqpAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease get in touch with PR agency Hill+Knowlton Strategies:Entrepreneur DayJoyce Kwong, Tel: +852 6842 5929, Email: joyce.kwong@hkstrategies.comNannerl Yau, Tel: +852 6846 7888, Email: nannerl.yau@hkstrategies.comBusiness of IP Asia ForumRachel Zhu, Tel: +852 6816 5846, Email: rachael.zhu@hkstrategies.comJade Sin, Tel: +852 5646 8944, Email: jade.sin@hkstrategies.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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K. Wah Group Sponsors Hong Kong Palace Museum Volunteer Programme, Committed to Promoting Chinese Culture and Dialogue among World Civilisations ACN Newswire

K. Wah Group Sponsors Hong Kong Palace Museum Volunteer Programme, Committed to Promoting Chinese Culture and Dialogue among World Civilisations

2022-11-15
HONG KONG, Nov 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - K. Wah Group's member companies K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH") and LUI Che Woo Prize Limited ("LUI Chi Woo Prize") are jointly sponsoring the Hong Kong Palace Museum ("HKPM" or the "Museum") Volunteer Programme to provide various training courses and work opportunities aiming at increasing the public's appreciation for the Chinese culture, especially among the younger generation, nurturing talents for the heritage industry and arts and culture sector, and fortifying Hong Kong's status as a hub for cultural and artistic exchange between China and the rest of the world.Ms Jessica Cheng, General Manager of LUI Che Woo Prize (4th left), and Ms Helen Cheung, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at KWIH (5th left), attend the launch ceremony of the Hong Kong Palace Museum's Volunteer Programme, and, together with Dr Louis Ng, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum (middle), witness volunteers embarking on their mission to promote Chinese culture.Around 500 volunteers enrolled in the first HKPM Volunteer Programme and subsequently participated in a month-long series of diverse and professional training sessions covering Chinese art and culture, culture of Forbidden City, and an introduction to exhibition and museum operations. The training sessions help them understand the rich and profound Chinese culture and develop a more in-depth understanding of the heritage industry. Having completed the training programme, the volunteers are assisting the Museum with educational activities, exhibition planning, research, artefact conservation and museum operations. Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group, said, "As a keen promoter of arts and culture, K. Wah Group hopes that by supporting the HKPM Volunteer Programme it can help strengthen the public appreciation of the Chinese culture, enhance awareness of China's heritage among young people and bolster their sense of national identity and belonging to the country, while also supporting Hong Kong's status as a hub for cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world." It has become increasingly common for top museums around the world to have their own volunteer programmes. In addition to providing support for a wide range of museum operations, the volunteers themselves can explore the museum from different perspectives and learn while working. Ms Jessica Cheng, General Manager of LUI Che Woo Prize, and Ms Helen Cheung, General Manager of Corporate Affairs at KWIH attended the recent inauguration ceremony of the HKPM Volunteer Programme. Joined by Dr Louis Ng, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, they witnessed the volunteers embark on their mission to promote Chinese culture.The Hong Kong Palace Museum officially opened to the public on 3 July 2022. It aims to become a world-leading cultural museum and is committed to encouraging the public to explore and appreciate Chinese art and culture, as well as working closely with major international art and cultural institutions to foster dialogues among different civilisations. About K. Wah International Holdings Limited (stock code: 00173)K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH"), listed in Hong Kong in 1987, is the property flagship of K. Wah Group. An integrated property developer and investor with a foothold in Hong Kong, the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions, KWIH encompasses a portfolio of large-scale residential communities and comprehensive development undertakings such as premium residential developments, Grade-A office towers, hotel and serviced apartments, and retail premises. Cresleigh Property, the property management arm of KWIH, delivers exceptional hotel serviced property management services guided by advanced and international standards in general to premium residential buildings, commercial facilities, office towers and real estate complexes. Driven by a keen market sense and a versatile strategy, and backed by strong financial capability, KWIH has built up a prime land reserve in major cities of China, and thus a strong foothold for future growth.KWIH is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index and Hang Seng Stock Connect Greater Bay Area Composite Index as well as an eligible stock under the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme. KWIH held a 3.73% stake in Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited (stock code: 00027) as of 30 June 2021.Website: http://www.kwih.comAbout LUI Chi Woo PrizeFounded by Dr. Lui Che-woo in 2015, the "LUI Che Woo Prize - Prize for World Civilisation" is an annual, first of its kind international cross-sector innovative award for advancing world civilisation and inspiring people to build a more harmonious world. It aims to recognise and honour individuals or organisations all over the world for outstanding contributions and encourages the continuation of that work in three objectives: sustainable development of the world, betterment of the welfare of mankind and promotion of positive life attitude and enhancement of positive energy.Each awardee will receive a cash award of HK$20 million (equivalent to approximately US$2.56 million), a certificate and a trophy. Each Prize is awarded to a single recipient (i.e. no sharing of a Prize) who can be an individual or an organisation.LUI Che Woo Prize Limited is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in Hong Kong and is responsible for administration and management of "LUI Che Woo Prize".For more details, please go to www.luiprize.org. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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The 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference takes place on 22 and 23 November ACN Newswire

The 12th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference takes place on 22 and 23 November

2022-11-14
HONG KONG, Nov 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 12th edition of the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will be held on 22 and 23 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in person as well as online. ALMAC is one of a number of large-scale trade events organised by the HKTDC in Hong Kong in the past few months. This year's ALMAC is expected to attract over 14,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions.Wilkie Wong, CFO, Esquel Group; Frankie Yick, Chairman, HKTDC Logistics Services Advisory Committee and Legislative Councillor, Legislative Council; Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; and James Leung, VP and Key Account, Geek+ [L-R]Under the theme, "The Future of the Sustainable Supply Chain: Connectivity - Collaboration - Innovation", ALMAC will examine issues faced by global businesses, such as the new normal supply chain, current challenges, opportunities through international and regional collaboration and future direction of sustainable development.ALMAC brings together participants from logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain management sectors to gain insights, exchange market intelligence and explore business opportunities. In addition to the main physical event in Hong Kong, ALMAC will organise satellite conference venues in various locations, including Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Taiwan, France, Germany, United Kingdom and Hungary. In addition to running a live broadcast of the conference, some satellite venues will invite experts to address logistics issues and experiences from a local perspective and participate in face-to-face exchanges."The macroeconomic environment has been very turbulent, due to a series of factors from inflation, aggressive rate hike and currency fluctuation to geopolitical tensions and energy and food crisis. Against all these uncertainties, this year's ALMAC will focus on how businesses can work together to cope with the challenges in the supply chain, climate change and the economic recovery. Other areas of discussion will include the opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the innovative solutions and technologies that are driving advancements in modern logistics and smart supply chain development. ALMAC is a powerful platform to connect the global industry and I would encourage all shippers, including traders, exporters and manufacturers, to join the conference to understand the issues faced by the industry and capture new opportunities," said Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director.Exploring the current business landscapeAround 80 industry experts in logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain will speak in person or virtually. On day one, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee will deliver remarks, followed by a keynote address by Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy-Director General of the World Trade Organization, who will examine how governments and businesses in the international arena may join forces to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruption; the climate change crisis on global trade; and the post-pandemic economic recovery, while fostering greater economic inclusion for equitable growth and stabilising the international supply chain towards achieving sustainable development.At the Plenary Session, ALMAC will invite global business leaders, including Mathieu Renard Biron, Managing Director of Global Freight Forwarding of Kerry Logistics, Ludovic Renou, CEO of CMA CGM China and Wilkie Wong, Chief Financial Officer of Esquel Group, to speak on how business evolution and supply chain transformation can steer business growth and achieve sustainable development across the current economic landscape building connectivity, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the vibrant business environment, in order to navigate the new normal.In the Power Dialogue on day one, titled "Asia for Asia - Powering the Growth of Supply Chain Networks", Kian Chuan Chang, Regional Director, Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance of GEODIS APAC (Holdings) Pte. Ltd., Wingco Lo, Executive Vice President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District of UPS Parcel Delivery Service Limited, and Eva Tsang, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Opal Cosmetics Group Limited, will discuss how RCEP creates opportunities through integration of regional trade and supply chains and share their strategic plans for capturing future opportunities.In the Thematic Session, Terence Chiu, Commissioner of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation, together with Ivy Tse, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of FreightAmigo, will share their insights on business strategies for the GBA, and how to capture the business opportunities created by supply chain integration in the GBA. The talk will provide workable insights and practical solutions for SMEs that want to expand markets in the area.InnoTalks to explore smart tech in the supply chainTechnology advancements are not constrained by geographic boundaries and changes how companies operate and reshape the future of the logistics industry. James Leung, Vice President and Key Account of Geek+, Tim Liu, Vice President, Marketing of Neolix Technologies Co., Ltd. and Julian Ma, Founder and CEO of Inceptio Technology will share game-changing innovative solutions and technologies that are driving advancements in modern logistics and smart supply chain development, helping companies to stay ahead of shifting consumer demands and expectations.Air Freight Forum to discuss Hong Kong as an international aviation hub in the post-pandemic eraThe Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is one of the busiest and most advanced airports and continues to consolidate its status as an international aviation hub. In 2021, HKIA handled five million tons of cargo and retained its position as the world's busiest cargo airport for 10 consecutive years.On the first day of the Conference, the Air Freight Forum, co-organised with the Airport Authority Hong Kong, will invite Marco Bloemen, Managing Director of Seabury Cargo, Samuel Lee, General Manager of DHL Express Central Asia Hub and Yin Daxue, CEO of Hong Kong Cingleot Investment Management Limited, to discuss HKIA's "Airport City" vision covering the third runway, express air cargo terminal expansion, the new premium logistics centre, staff training strategies and the synergy created by HKIA and the airports in Mainland China.Maritime Forum to examine the GBA and sustainable developmentEdward Liu, Partner of Haiwen & Partners LLP and Principal Representative of International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office, will examine Hong Kong's unique role as an international maritime hub. The global maritime industry is transitioning and there is an urgency to identify tangible action plans for sustainable development to achieve the International Maritime Organisation's 2050 greenhouse gas reduction target.The second Maritime Forum will invite Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General of International Chamber of Shipping, Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, Head of Ocean Operations, Asia Pacific of Maersk, Michael Karlsen, CEO of Onomondo and Michael Fitzgerald, Group Deputy Chief Financial Officer of Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd, to discuss shipping sustainability, decarbonisation and digitalisation through practical collaborative action and uncover the potential opportunities and benefits from switching to sustainable and digitalised shipping.Leading e-commerce marketplace to share success storyThe rise of e-commerce has led to several challenges for online retailers and warehouses, as companies and customers look for a transparent, cost-effective, flexible, omnichannel fulfilment that can meet their respective demands.The newly added Shippers' Forum will be held on the second day (23 November) with Jenny Hui, General Manager of eBay Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Emerging Markets sharing the latest fulfilment trends and best practices for delivering reliable and agile fulfilment solutions that shape the future development of e-commerce.Major global business trend creating smart and sustainable supply chainSustainability is a popular topic on the world's supply chain agenda. In the Power Dialogue, Suzanne Cheung, Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability of Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong, will share best practices of and carbon reduction approaches to integrating sustainability with the corporate core values and supply chain management for driving business growth and co-creating sustainable global development.HKTDC has organised two Supply Chain Management & Logistics Forums with The Hong Kong Shippers' Council and GS1 Hong Kong, respectively. For Supply Chain Management & Logistics Forums I, industry experts Lyan Law, Head, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Drone Solution of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Felix Wong, Sales Director of Acquaintance Enterprises Limited, will share smart and agile supply chains through innovations. For the Supply Chain Management & Logistics Forums II, Ben Au, General Manager of Empower SCM Ltd., Johnny Wong, Director, Supply Chain Asia Pacific of Bausch & Lomb HK Limited and Rick Woo, Co-founder of LOST, will talk about smart and innovative supply chains and operational strategy transformation from an omnichannel model to a meta-channel model.In the Closing Session, Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President & Managing DirectorHong Kong & Macau, DHL Express (Hong Kong) Limited, Fox Chu, Partner of McKinsey, John Parkes, Managing Director - Integrated Logistics of Kerry Logistics and Graziano Terenzi, CEO of Inglobe Technologies, will discuss the metaverse and how the logistics industry can make use of robotics, extended reality, augmented reality and other technologies to drive industry development.During ALMAC 2022, the discussions are complemented by an exhibition featuring over 50 exhibitors showcasing logistics and supply chain solutions, innovative technology and operating systems, which help SMEs enhance their global supply chain management. The HKTDC will be arranging business matching sessions for participants to drive more business cooperation.The forums will gather many notable speakers, including: (the sequence is sorted alphabetically by the speakers' surnames)- Simon Bennett, Deputy Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping- Edward Liu, MH, Partner, Haiwen & Partners LLP., Principal Representative, International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office- Mathieu Renard Biron, Managing Director - Global Freight Forwarding, Kerry Logistics- Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Hong Kong & Macau, DHL Express (Hong Kong) Limited- Terence Chiu, Commissioner, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation- Daryl Tay, President, North Asia District, UPS Parcel Delivery Service Limited- Ludovic Renou, Chief Executive Officer, CMA CGM China- Eva Tsang, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, Opal Cosmetics Group Limited- Jenny Hui, General Manager, eBay Hong Kong, Taiwan and Global Emerging Markets- Ivy Tse, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, FreightAmigo- Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen, Head of Ocean Operations, Asia Pacific, Maersk- Wilkie Wong, Chief Financial Officer, Esquel Group- James Leung, Vice President, Key Account, Geek+- Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy-Director General, World Trade Organization- Mr Michael Fitzgerald, Group Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Orient Overseas Container Line LtdMembers of the media wishing to interview speakers can email interview requests to raymond.lee@impact-cc.com or cindy.chung@impact-cc.com by 18 November 2022. For the latest programme and speaker list, please visit: https://www.almac.hk/main/en/.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3hEFnemAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia EnquiriesPlease contact Impact Communications Company:Cindy Chung, Tel: +852 9166 0827, Email: cindy.chung@impact-cc.comRaymond Lee, Tel: +852 6539 4089, Email: raymond.lee@impact-cc.comHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgClementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Healthcare and Medical Leaders Gather to Shape the Future of Global Health ACN Newswire

Healthcare and Medical Leaders Gather to Shape the Future of Global Health

2022-11-11
HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - New research and innovations in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) are injecting new momentum and creating new opportunities for the regional and global healthcare and medical sectors, as highlighted in the two-day Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH). The second ASGH and the physical element of the 13th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Healthcare Fair concluded successfully today.The second Asia Summit on Global Health, co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and HKTDC, and the physical part of the 13th HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair conclude successfully today.Kenneth Tsang, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and Kyle Wong, PanopticAI CEO & Cofounder (R) signed a MOU on digital healthcare solution improvement on the first day of the Summit, witnessed by Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director (L).As the flagship events of the first International Healthcare Week initiated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the summit and fair attracted close to 30,000 online and physical participants from 68 countries and regions. More than 280 one-on-one Deal Flow Matchmaking sessions and 600 business meetings have also been arranged to assist participants in seizing business possibilities. Riding on this year's success, the HKTDC plans to expand International Healthcare Week in May 2023. In addition to forums and exhibitions, it plans to include more healthcare and medical-related activities to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a leading hub in this globally important industry.Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said, "The importance of the medical and healthcare sector to the global economy cannot be overstated, especially during the past three years. As markets across the world gradually recover from the fallout of the pandemic, the health crisis needs to be tackled in tandem. This can only be achieved through collaboration. The pandemic knows no borders and collaboration should not either. It is vital that diverse sectors and players come together and share insights and practical solutions to ensure better efficiency and sustainability in healthcare for the world."Shaping the Future of Global HealthThe ASGH is co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the HKTDC to help the industry build connections, create business opportunities and highlight the advantages of Hong Kong's healthcare and medical industries in scientific research, investment and financing as well as its trading platforms.The Summit featured more than 80 speakers, including healthcare officials and members from international organisations, scientists and medical experts, investors, business leaders, financial specialists and service providers. They shared their insights on a wide range of topics, ranging from healthcare development in Mainland China, the challenges of Ebola and COVID-19, the impact of GBA's innovation and the role of Hong Kong as both a fundraising and innovation hub. Participants also were given updates about new trends, such as the application of robotics and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI), ESG in healthcare and global challenge of mental health. At the fireside chat on the first day of the summit, Prof Peter Piot, Chief Scientific Advisor Epidemics and Special Advisor to the President of the European Commission and co-discoverer of the Ebola virus in 1976, shared his views on the challenges in creating a more sustainable future for global health and Asia's contribution to global health in the years to come.Prof Piot said: "COVID has definitely been a wake-up call to the importance of developing a sustainable and equitable healthcare system. The reality is that we are very likely entering an era of pandemics, and we must be better prepared. We must also assist the least developed countries, such as [those in] Africa and Southeast Asia, in manufacturing vaccines and other essential medications and developing the infrastructure they need to be ready for the next pandemic. I see this as a collective effort that would benefit the whole world; and everyone, including governments, businesses, civil society and individuals, should contribute in their own way."Bring New Perspectives to Universal IssuesOn the first day of the Summit, Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau remarked during the panel discussion titled "The Next Development of China's Healthcare Sector" that China had made remarkable progress in healthcare, especially in transforming treatment-oriented and hospital-based services to community-based services. Dr Donald Li, Chairman of the Elderly Commission who chaired the panel, said the high demand for healthcare services in the GBA has created many new opportunities for business and healthcare professionals.Addressing the audience of a panel discussion titled "How Innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Area Reshapes Global Healthcare", speakers shared that the GBA, Shenzhen in particular, would be a new base for innovation and research amid the boom of university lab research in the city.Prof Michael Marmot, Director of the Institute of Health Equity of Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London, pointed out at the thematic session titled "Adding Health to ESG: How Can Businesses Impact Health Equity?" that contribution of business and industry to healthcare was crucial. "This is because they have the capacity to improve the health and well-being of employees and customers through goods and services, whilst also making a positive impact on the communities they serve."Deal Flow Matchmarking to Facilitate Exchange and CollaborationThe Deal Flow Matchmaking on the first day connected funders from around the world with projects encompassing life sciences, medical apparatus and medicine, digital health, community health and more, with a total of 280 one-on-one meetings scheduled, of which 156 were successfully held on-site.The hybrid InnoHealth Showcase and exhibition area featured more than 180 projects and solutions from healthcare-related innovative technology enterprises, connecting them with investors around the world as well as potential business partners. A number of biotechnology and healthcare start-ups also took advantage of the Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone, receiving a full range of professional advice from investors and industry experts.PanopticAI, one of the winners of HKTDC's Start-up Express 2021, was one example of successful business matching at the Summit. The company uses patented AI and algorithm to instantly obtain health data, such as heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and stress index of subjects through ordinary lenses. They attended ASGH in the hope to expand to the GBA and Southeast Asia. With the support of the HKTDC, PanopticAI signed an MOU with Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong on the first day of the Summit to further apply its research results in Hong Kong hospitals to help more people in needed.Dr Yuanyuan Yu, Assistant Professor at the School of Chinese Medicine of Hong Kong Baptist University commended the Summit's vibrant atmosphere and she was impressed by the synergy International Healthcare Week provided. The university delegation was able to meet with a lot of potential investors, business partners and academia collaborators and they anticipate further project discussions.Medical Fair Provides One-stop Platform for Industry Buyers and ProfessionalsThe 13th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair adopted the HKTDC's new EXHIBITION+ hybrid model. Its three-day physical exhibition came to a successful close today, while the Click2Match platform that provides smart business matching to help build connections between exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals worldwide will remain active until 18 November.The fair brought together more than 300 exhibitors from different countries and regions to feature a range of the latest medical technologies and equipment, healthcare and beauty products, healthcare solutions and related services, drawing many buyers and industry professionals to source both on-site and online.Kenny Lam, Sales Manager of SWS Limited, a local exhibitor that offers textile management solutions for smart hospitals, said the Medical Fair provided a valuable platform for the company to showcase its automated uniform dispensing unit and respond to buyers' enquiries. He added: "Government officials and buyers from public and private hospitals are very interested in this system after watching our on-site demonstrations. Their feedback is overwhelming!" Additionally, they said they would support this kind of locally invented systems.Ketkanok Sasibavronyod, Senior Business Development Manager of Thailand's leading medical device distributor BJC Healthcare Company Limited, travelled to Hong Kong for the Medical Fair to source telemedicine solutions, wearables for health monitoring, medical equipment and elderly care products. She stated: "HKTDC's Click2Match smart business matching service is very useful. Thanks to it, I found and scheduled to meet in-person with two potential suppliers of elderly care equipment, VR training solutions for elderly rehabilitation and VR therapy solutions. The fair is a good place for me to see new trends in medical equipment too!"The Medical Fair is co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA). During the show, more than 10 content-rich events were held, including the highlighted HKMHDIA MedTech Forum 2022, with industry professionals keen to participate. Industry players can watch videos of the forum through the fair website.In addition to the two highlight events, the first International Healthcare Week also featured other related events, including the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2022, the Hong Kong Urological Association 27th Annual Scientific Meeting and the Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium.Websites- International Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en- Asia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en- Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3UwJjMIAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia EnquiriesFor enquiries please contact:Asia Summit on Global HealthYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkFung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Frankie Leung, Tel: +852 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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TJI Announces FY2023 Interim Results, Revenue Up 6.8% to HK$1,261.7 million despite Market Headwinds ACN Newswire

TJI Announces FY2023 Interim Results, Revenue Up 6.8% to HK$1,261.7 million despite Market Headwinds

2022-11-11
HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tam Jai International Co. Limited ("TJI" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; HKEX stock code: 2217), a leading and renowned mixian-specialised fast-casual restaurant chain, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 ("1H2023" or the "Period"). Revenue of the Group recorded a stable growth of 6.8% to HK$1,261.7 million despite the strong headwinds brought about by COVID-19-related restrictions and a weaker global economy. HighlightsAssuring results in 1H2023-- Revenue of the Group recorded a stable growth of 6.8% to HK$1,261.7 million despite the strong headwinds brought about by COVID-19-related restrictions and a weaker global economy. -- Operating profit of restaurant operations recorded HK$215.5 million, with the operating profit margin at 17.1%.-- Profit for the Period was HK$82.8 million. Hong Kong business maintained a steady profit margin, while revenue of Mainland China and overseas markets were increasing. Operating profit margin is expected to stabilise in 2H2023 with the gradual recovery quarter from quarter by maintaining high operational efficiency.Development remained on-track-- As at 30 September 2022, there were 208 self-owned restaurants in operation across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, and Japan, a net increase of 51 restaurants as compared to 30 September 2021.-- The restaurant network expansion has been on track, and the Group is well-equipped with the infrastructure and talents to execute the development plan in accordance with the listing mandate.-- In 2H2023, the growth momentum is expected to continue. The Group keeps long-term growth in mind while remaining prudent to keep its business profitable and winning through stability.The increase in revenue was mainly driven by the Group's restaurant network expansion, with Hong Kong being the main revenue contributor. Profit for the Period was HK$82.8 million (1H2022: HK$137.9 million). Basic earnings per share were HK6.2 cents in 1H2023 (1H2022: HK13.8 cents).Steady Hong Kong Business in Challenging TimesThe 5th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic had a lingering effect in Hong Kong during the Period. Together with the adverse market sentiment due to the global and local economic downturn, the overall consumption sentiment had deteriorated, which had hindered the recovery pace of the overall retail consumption and food and beverage (F&B) industry in Hong Kong. This softened the Group's same-store revenue. However, with the gradual recovery quarter from quarter, the Group maintained a steady pace of growth in opening new restaurants, and its revenue target has been met. Hong Kong business continued to deliver a stable profit despite the pressure of global inflation.Bumpy Overseas and Mainland China Markets DevelopmentDespite the solid growth of the Group's Singapore business, negative growth was recorded in the Mainland China and overseas markets. The business in Mainland China, in respect of which high growth potential was expected, was heavily restrained by COVID-19 related policies, such as cities or district lockdowns and the policies of daily mandatory PCR tests that had affected the Group's performance. In Japan, the Group incurred extra market entry expenses due to the delay of the opening of 2 restaurants, and the business was hit by the surge of COVID-19 cases during the second quarter. The Group has adjusted down its pace of development in Mainland China and Japan while maintaining the momentum of growth for long term. The Group has high hopes on potential in Mainland China and overseas markets, with the infrastructure and foundation established, including branding and marketing, talent recruitment, and staff training, the Group is well equipped for the growth in future. Cautious and Strategic DevelopmentThe Group has been expanding its restaurant network with caution and clearly defined strategic goals, aiming to achieve long-term growth while keeping its business profitable.During 1H2023, the Group opened 19 new restaurants in Hong Kong, 9 in Mainland China, 5 in Singapore, and 2 in Japan, respectively, bringing the total number of restaurants to 208 as at 30 September 2022, meeting the restaurant network expansion targets in Hong Kong. Maintaining High Cost-efficiency and ProductivityThe Group was able to largely mitigate the impact of the recent wave of inflation with flexibility and innovation by implementing various measures, including direct sourcing and ingredients adaptations, partnering with selected original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") suppliers, and sourcing ingredients substitution of same or better quality and at a lower cost. These measures helped minimise logistics hiccups and costs and mitigated the risk of supply chain disruption.Meanwhile, the Group managed to maintain a stable staff cost percentage while maintaining restaurant number growth and a higher number of sick days with employees contracted COVID-19. The pressure was lightened through the Group's smart rostering system, which improves cost efficiency in staff management.ProspectsEver since the start of the pandemic, TJI has been dedicating itself to the optimisation of its business processes, cost controls, and supply chain management while pushing forward its commitment to restaurant network expansion. Despite all the challenges arising from the pandemic and global economic downturn, the Group is well-positioned for steady growth and recovery through agile management, prudent restaurant network expansion, and impactful brand-building.In Hong Kong, the Group's profit margin is expected to stabilise with the implementation of various cost-control measures and the improvement of restaurant-level operation. Sales has picked up quarter-on-quarter during the Period, and the growth momentum is expected to continue well into 2H2023, along with the gradual easing of social distancing policies.The Group's encouraging performance in Singapore during the Period has demonstrated the viability of its operation model in the overseas markets. With the infrastructure and foundation that the Group has established, including branding and marketing, talent recruitment, and staff training, it is highly optimistic about the potential in Mainland China and overseas markets and anticipates resilient growth in the future when the markets recover.Mr. Daren Lau, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TJI, said, "We have persisted through the severe test on the resilience of our business, and yet grasped the opportunities that can maximise our potential for success. Looking forward, we believe that all the adversities shall pass, and the solid foundations we have laid shall elevate us to new height."About Tam Jai International Co. Limited (HKEX: 2217)TJI has been listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (stock code: 02217.HK) since October 2021. It is one of the largest and most popular fast casual resturant chains and the No.1 Asian noodle specialty restaurant operator in Hong Kong.* It primarily operates the TamJai Yunnan Mixian and TamJai SamGor Mixian brands, with operations in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and Japan. As at 30 September 2022, the Group operated a total of 208 restaurants. With the first TamJai Yunnan Mixian restaurant and the first TamJai SamGor Mixian restaurant opened in 1996 and 2008 in Hong Kong respectively, it has pioneered and popularised the new mixian trend in Hong Kong. *In terms of both revenue and number of restaurants in 2020, according to Euromonitor Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Spotlight on Healthcare Collaboration and Innovation at Asia Summit on Global Health and HK International Medical and Healthcare Fair ACN Newswire

Spotlight on Healthcare Collaboration and Innovation at Asia Summit on Global Health and HK International Medical and Healthcare Fair

2022-11-10
HONG KONG, Nov 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Global healthcare collaboration and innovation are key themes of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)'s inaugural International Healthcare Week, currently taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The week is comprised of two anchor events: the second Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), co-organised with the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the 13th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair.The second Asia Summit on Global Health, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the HKTDC, runs under the theme "Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration" today and tomorrow.Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, Deputy Director-General of the World Health OrganizationCao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of ChinaThe two-day summit kicks off today in hybrid format under the theme of "Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration", with the second day going online. The 13th International Medical and Healthcare Fair from 9 to 11 November features more than 300 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and developments and brings together industry professionals, institutions and the research and development community. The two concurrent events are catered towards both the upstream and downstream healthcare industries and together create synergies and opportunities for medical and healthcare industry professionals as well as businesses and investors.As healthcare and the life sciences grow in importance globally, ASGH has brought together more than 80 speakers, including global business leaders and healthcare investors, science and medical experts, healthcare officials, financial specialists and professional service providers to discuss the latest trends and developments in the healthcare and medical fields. Topics covered include business opportunities and challenges for the global healthcare industry, Asia's transformational landscape in healthcare, Hong Kong's strengths in innovation and fundraising for global health as well as how the city facilitates global collaboration through partnerships to tap the opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond.John Lee, Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Chief Executive, spoke at the summit's opening ceremony this morning, along with Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, Zsuzsanna Jakab, Deputy Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO); and Cao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China. In her welcome remarks, Margaret Fong said: "The pandemic catalysed collaboration. We need to continue this momentum to pave the way to new prospects. These prospects can be found in Asia, the world's fastest-growing healthcare market. Hong Kong as a global financial, business and investment hub and gateway to Mainland China and Asia markets is the ideal base for international companies to seize new opportunities. It is the place to do business and the perfect location for International Healthcare Week."Addressing ASGH participants at the opening session, John Lee said: "Since taking office in July, my team and I have made substantive progress in lifting restrictions, while containing the number of confirmed cases and protecting the healthcare system and our high-risk population. We are working on specific and dedicated plans to ensure major events and economic activities can be held smoothly, to open up Hong Kong - to bring a world of business back to Hong Kong - as quickly, and as safely, as we can. This Summit, as well as last week's Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit and Fintech Week, are welcome examples."Zsuzsanna Jakab added: "As COVID-19 has made clear, health, people's lives and the broader well-being of society are inextricably linked. Yet, COVID-19 has also exposed glaring global inequities. We have an opportunity, indeed an obligation, to learn from this pandemic and accelerate progress towards ensuring that more people benefit from universal health coverage, are protected from health emergencies and enjoy better health and well-being. The WHO will help countries connect and collaborate so that they can work as one team. We will make the greatest impact by working together."Cao Xuetao stated: "The National Health Commission will be actively supporting Hong Kong in three key areas: persevering in its control of the pandemic; strengthening Hong Kong's medical exchange and integration with the rest of the country; and giving full play to Hong Kong's healthcare talent and resources, which would allow it to participate in important national initiatives and make greater contributions to the work involved in connecting the country to the world and achieving the health goals of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."Industry leaders share insights on latest healthcare and medical developmentsTo address the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and help prepare for future healthcare, economic and environmental challenges, this morning's ASGH plenary session "Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration" invited heavyweight speakers, including Ulrich Betz, Senior Vice President Innovation at Merck; Ruilin Song, Executive President of the China Pharmaceutical Innovation and Research Development Association; Luhan Yang, Co-Founder and CEO of Qihan Biotechnology; and Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine. They examined the latest trends in the healthcare and medical sectors and the urgent need for global collaboration to strengthen healthcare cooperation for a sustainable future.A panel discussion titled "The Next Development in China's Healthcare Sector" was held on the first day, with Lo Chung-mau, Secretary for Health of the HKSAR, sharing his views on Hong Kong's role as a strategic conduit connecting Mainland China and the world in the healthcare arena. Additionally, Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR, delivered special remarks, sharing his valuable insights in a session titled "How Innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Reshapes Global Healthcare". Peter Piot joined the summit and shared his expert perspective on how the world deals with healthcare challenges from Ebola to COVID-19. He is European Union (EU) Chief Scientific Adviser Epidemics and Special Adviser to the European Commission President and former Director and Handa Professor of Global Health of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. In addition, the HKTDC and Haitong International published a joint research report on the future of the healthcare industry in Hong Kong and Mainland China.A plethora of online sessions will be staged tomorrow, covering important topics, such as preparedness for epidemic viruses, health equity, opportunities in the Asia market, the outlook for the biotech industry and medical robotic development. A number of industry leaders and experts have been invited to share their expertise at the summit.Holistic platform for project owners and potential investorsFollowing the success of last year's inaugural ASGH, a series of deal-sourcing and matchmaking sessions are taking place to meet the business matching needs of project owners and investors and generate new business opportunities. The exhibition area at ASGH included more than 180 exhibitors, including health innovation and technology companies, research and development institutions, incubation centres and more.More than 110 start-ups and projects are on view at the InnoHealth Showcase on-site. Live pitching sessions were organised where start-ups presented their innovations in transforming global healthcare and connected with potential investors and business partners for new business opportunities. Private equity and venture capital investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals joined one-on-one online-to-offline meetings with project owners from around the world through ASGH Deal Flow Matchmaking. The summit also featured the Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone that provides a full range of advisory services to start-ups.Meanwhile, the 13th International Medical and Healthcare Fair featured the latest medical technologies and devices, healthcare and beauty products and related solutions and services.Themed zones showcase latest medical products and solutionsThe HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, co-organised with the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), attracted more than 300 exhibitors from Hong Kong and different countries and regions, including seven local universities and pavilions formed by the HKMHDIA, the Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness and the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The fair is held in hybrid format under the HKTDC's new EXHIBITION+ model. The physical show opened yesterday at the HKCEC and runs until 11 November, while exhibitors and buyers across the world can also connect through the smart business-matching platform Click2Match until 18 November.Under the theme of "Decoding MedTech Trends", the event features various zones, such as Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Product and World of Health and Wellness, alongside the Startup Zone. Exhibitors presented a wide array of products that highlight the latest medical trends and market demands, such as the ultrasonic Inofab Spiroclinic Pro - IoT Spirometer; the POD Telemedicine Health Checkup Station and a host of other products. Meanwhile, 24 start-up companies are displaying their accomplishments and solutions in the field of medical technology.The HKMHDIA MedTech Forum 2022 was held yesterday under the theme "Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area". Experts and representatives from the Department of Health of the HKSAR, the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, Johnson & Johnson, Konica Minolta and The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, among others, discussed topics, such as market opportunities for medical technologies in the GBA and innovative medical technologies. Industry professionals can watch videos of the events through the fair website ( https://bit.ly/3DNBBXy ). Also, seminars and workshops for industry players are being organised during the fair by the Hong Kong Doctors Union, the Golden Age Foundation and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks.The HKTDC has implemented its new EXHIBITION+ model to run the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair. EXHIBITION+ comprises four key exhibition elements, including the physical fair, the smart business-matching platform Click2Match, online-to-offline seminars under the Intelligence Hub and the hktdc.com Sourcing platform, extending face-to-face interactions from physical exhibitions to an online smart business-matching platform to help enterprises connect with business partners proactively.Websites- International Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en- Asia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en- Programme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programme- Speakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speaker- Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en- Interesting Product List: https://bit.ly/3DOhppL- Activity Schedule: https://bit.ly/3DehRvF- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3A20Ow6About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia EnquiriesFor enquiries please contact:Asia Summit on Global HealthYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkFung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Frankie Leung, Tel: +852 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Nissin Foods Announces 2022 Q3 Results ACN Newswire

Nissin Foods Announces 2022 Q3 Results

2022-11-10
HONG KONG, Nov 10, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) today announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2022 ("the Reporting Period"). Revenue of the Group increased solidly by 7.8% year-on-year ("YoY") from HK$2,858.6 million to HK$3,081.9 million. Revenue from Hong Kong and China operations respectively grew 11.6% to HK$1,156.6 million and 5.7% to HK$1,925.2 million YoY. Gross profit grew 8.2% YoY to HK$973.5 million (2021: HK$899.4 million) with gross profit margin increased by 0.1 percentage point to 31.6% (2021: 31.5%). Profit attributable to owners of the Company was HK$237.3 million.The growth in overall gross profit margin and revenue of Hong Kong and Mainland China operations is mainly due to the price adjustments implemented during the Reporting Period. Moreover, for Hong Kong operations, good demand for instant noodles and frozen foods contributed to the revenue growth. For Mainland China operations, growth in sales volume for the cup-type instant noodles also benefits its revenue increase during the Reporting Period.Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, "The Group achieved resilient business performance in Hong Kong and Mainland China in spite of global and regional uncertainties during the Reporting Period, thanks to the prudent strategies such as cost-saving measures and price adjustment we implemented. Looking forward, we will remain conscious of the business environment and take necessary measures to improve our production efficiency and flexibility, as well as to enhance our product portfolio in order to delight our consumers and create long-term value for all stakeholders."About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely "Cup Noodles", "Demae Iccho", "Doll Instant Noodle", "Doll Dim Sum" and "Fuku" are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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优然牧业赛科星克隆奶牛“优优”、“星星”诞生 克隆胚胎生产效率提升30% ACN Newswire

优然牧业赛科星克隆奶牛“优优”、“星星”诞生 克隆胚胎生产效率提升30%

2022-11-08
HONG KONG, Nov 8, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 近日，优然牧业赛科星研究院技术团队联合西北农林科技大学张涌院士团队，在赛科星国家级育种场成功培育2头克隆奶牛，实现奶牛克隆胚胎生产效率和移植受体妊娠率等主要技术指标的突破性提升，为培育适宜我国的、具有传统基因优势的世界级种牛做出贡献。动物克隆对于种质资源挖掘与保护不可或缺。早在2008年，优然牧业赛科星研究院就开始了奶牛克隆技术研究，是国内较早开展克隆奶牛研究的企业，并成功培育十多头克隆奶牛，包括种用公牛和高产母牛。此次出生的“优优”、“星星”两头克隆牛的供体细胞，来源于优然牧业赛科星综合育种值表现优异的种公牛皮肤组织建立的细胞系，克隆胚胎的生产效率提升了30%以上，移植受体妊娠率较国内技术平均效率提升1倍，达到业内领先水平。目前，优然牧业赛科星已经建立了包括牛、鹿、奶山羊等动物的高效克隆技术体系，为保护内蒙古高原动物生物多样性与种质资源提供了技术支持。优然牧业赛科星研究院与内蒙古大学合作建立了种质资源库，并已经收集蒙古高原地区特有、适应性强、抗病抗逆优势明显的牛、羊、马等家畜、野生动物品种资源168个、超过3万个资源样品（包括细胞、精液、胚胎等)，同时重点收集并养殖了蒙古牛、蒙古羊、蒙古马等20余种特有家畜品种，开展相关遗传与育种应用研究。家畜高效克隆新技术开发，将为后期利用干细胞基因编辑、克隆繁育等现代生物育种技术应用，创新培育具有特定生产性能、抗病抗逆性能和适应特定环境的功能强化奶牛新品系，以及保护该地区生物多样性提供基础遗传物质材料和关键技术支撑。一直以来，优然牧业赛科星围绕以奶牛为主的家畜育种与繁殖关键技术等方向开展科技创新与技术成果转化应用研究。未来，优然牧业赛科星将积极探索家畜育种与繁殖生物技术领域的前沿科技，将全基因组检测、干细胞基因编辑、克隆繁育等现代生物育种技术应用于奶牛、奶山羊、肉牛及其它家畜种业，培育出适宜我国的有传统基因优势的世界级种牛，解决困扰我国家畜种业的“卡脖子”问题，为推进国家“种业振兴”做出贡献。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Nissin Foods Wins Bid for Acquiring Equity Interest in Zhuhai Winner at RMB352.44 Million ACN Newswire

Nissin Foods Wins Bid for Acquiring Equity Interest in Zhuhai Winner at RMB352.44 Million

2022-11-07
HONG KONG, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Nissin Foods (China) Holding Co., Ltd. ("Nissin Foods China") has won a bid for 29.55% equity interest in Zhuhai Golden Coast Winner Food Products Limited ("Zhuhai Winner") (the "Proposed Acquisition") at RMB352.44 million.An indirect subsidiary of Nissin Foods, Zhuhai Winner is 70.45% owned by Winner Food Products Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and 29.55% owned by Zhuhai Western Development Co. Upon completion of the Proposed Acquisition, Zhuhai Winner will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nissin Foods.Zhuhai Winner is a manufacturer and distributor of instant noodles for Nissin Foods. Its principal activities include production and sale of instant noodles, seasonings, paper food containers and plastic packaging containers. Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, "We believe the Proposed Acquisition, if materialised, will give us greater flexibility to deploy production capabilities in Hong Kong and Mainland China to respond to market demand and the changing business environment. It will also present a good opportunity to the Group to advance our instant noodles production and distribution, as well as seize the long-term growth trends in the Mainland China, which will in turn bolster the Group's overall income and profitability. The move is also proof of our long-term commitment to the instant noodles business in Hong Kong and Mainland China which is in line with our strategic direction." About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely "Cup Noodles", "Demae Iccho", "Doll Instant Noodle", "Doll Dim Sum" and "Fuku" are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk.For media enquiries:Nissin Foods Company LimitedPublic Relations DepartmentBlanche Wong / Mabel TanEmail: pr@nissinfoods.com.hkFor investor enquiries:Nissin Foods Company LimitedInvestor Relations DepartmentShingo Yamazaki / Fanny Yan Email: ir@nissinfoods.com.hkStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky Lee Tel: (852) 2864 4834 Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkAggie Fang Tel: (852) 2114 4987 Email: aggie.fang@sprg.com.hkMaggie Ko Tel: (852) 2864 4890 Email: maggie.ko@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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A Focus on Content and the Consumer is the Key Driver for Growth and Sustainability in Asia ACN Newswire

A Focus on Content and the Consumer is the Key Driver for Growth and Sustainability in Asia

2022-11-07
Singapore, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The annual marquee event of the Asian video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returned in full swing, hosting over 300 delegates in person and online as a hybrid conference, amidst a time of immense innovation and disruption in the video industry.The Summit opened with clear views from industry stalwarts, Henry Tan, Group CEO, Astro, Clement Schwebig, Chairman, Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), and Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, that a return to profitability and a focus on revenue was much needed for sustained growth across Asia. Though Asia was a huge but diverse and difficult market, there was no doubt certain markets will continue to grow, said Couto. However, disruption was going to continue for the next few years, added Tan, and all players had to be prepared for a rollercoaster ride. James Gibbons, President & Managing Director, Western Pacific, Warner Bros. Discovery, also shared his views on the massive changes that the industry had gone through over the last decade. While there used to be a real emphasis on subscriber growth, and the belief that the market for subscription video-on-demand was infinite, a business without an advertising component was no longer meaningful. A wholesale reassessment of how to assess the growth and value of a company was now needed. And content was no longer an individual line of business, but represented an entire franchise opportunity that enabled businesses to build a special relationship with their consumers across all touchpoints. This focus on content certainly resonated through the Summit. For Donovan Chan, Founding Partner, Beach House Pictures, sticking to premium programming that was efficiently produced at a high quality to deliver on what the audiences want and need was a key part of his strategy to move more content from East to West. Kirana Cheewachuen, Deputy Director, Planning & Business Development, Strategic Content Group, True Corporation, also added that with Korea leading in script development, there was also a need to attract and develop the right talent in order to discover the secret sauce behind the success of Korean content, and hopefully replicate it in other parts of Asia. However, while content was king, it was not an 'either or' situation, it needed to be across content, activation, distribution, and pricing, said Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India. Leading on to rebundling, Ricky Ow, Partner, Quest Ventures, also shared that it was not 'one size fits all' and that there was a need to meet personal consumer demand and at a price point that made sense. There was also the need to solve this problem as a benefit to consumers as well as content providers, for less churn and more sustainability. For Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, Managing Director, Vision+, aggregation was the way moving forward, with more integration across the ecosystem. The topic of sustainability was certainly one that reiterated with the panellists this year as well. Chris Sewell, Founder, Net Zero Media, felt that more verifications and guidelines were needed around businesses to help people make informed decisions. Similarly, Esther Peh, Associate Director, Public Policy, Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, also said that while there were industry wide tools to help take the first step towards being more conscious about your footprint and being more aware of the environmental impact, it was still very much at the nascent phase, and it was important for industry stakeholders and partners to come together. For Globe Telecom, Apple Evangelista, Head, Sustainability and Social Responsibility, while it was becoming a standard in the way they did business, there was also a need to reduce value chain emissions, both upstream and downstream, with the next step being customer education after greening the value chain.On the advertising front, stakeholders too needed to come together as there was certainly enormous opportunity for growth in the OTT advertising space, which was currently under-indexed in Asia. While OTT was the natural evolution of TV, Elaine Tan, Head of Sales, Southeast Asia, International Business Department - Advertising, iQIYI International, felt that OTT was not quite mainstream as yet and there was still a lot of room to grow in the premium space especially with premium Asian content. "If we bring the content that users want, the growth will follow," said Tan, with the advertising dollars following suit as well after.And though TV was evolving to OTT and Connected TV(CTV), for Alex Lowes, Vice President, Client Engagement and Growth, APAC, Finecast, the one commonality was that they were both addressable premium broadcast quality content. And with addressable TV becoming part of an omnichannel strategy, addressable TV was the future. However, a key challenge that still remained for Kanika Manglik, Regional Managing Partner, Investments Strategy, Mindshare, was the adoption of unified measurement.Despite these challenges, there was still much positivity among the panellists. Vignesh Narayanan, CEO, Airtel Ads, shared his prediction that US$200M was the addressable opportunity in India on the table over the next 2 years. Summing it up, Alysha Dino, Senior Director, Global Business Development, Publica, added that with 50% of viewers in Southeast Asia watching content online, this was a transforming time in the industry in Asia Pacific, to make these challenges into a good opportunity. The Asia Video Summit is proudly sponsored by Gold Sponsors Brightcove, BytePlus, INVIDI, PubMatic, Tencent Cloud, TV5MONDE, Silver Sponsors AsiaSat, Broadpeak, Dolby, Edgio, Gracenote, InvestHK, Irdeto, Magnite, MEASAT, Mirada, NAGRA, SES, Synamedia, YouTube. Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor supports the Community Outreach Programme that provides complimentary passes for local video and creative industries-related SMEs and tertiary students to participate in the virtual Summit. Complimentary in-person Mentoring Workshops will also be held on 10 November to provide insightful tips about the media industry.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.About Create Hong KongCreate Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community.For media enquiries and additional background information on Asia Video Summit 2022, please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.org |LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |Twitter: @AsiaVideoIA Disclaimer: Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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研发实力强劲业绩增长亮眼 百奥赛图捷报频传未来可期

2022-11-03
HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 今年下半年以来，港股持续下挫，相较于低迷的大市，9月港股IPO则保持增势，共迎来8只新股上市。从市场表现来看，9月新股首日大多破发或收平，百奥赛图(2315.HK)则大幅走高，盘中一度上涨超13%，收盘录得3.09%的涨幅，表现最佳，充分展现出优质目标应有的特征。近期，百奥赛图业务进展利好消息不断，今年下半年先后与德国默克、日本LiberoThera、美国TRACON、泛恩生物、中科奥格、美国Syncromune、韩国ISU ABXIS等知名生物技术创新公司在抗体开发合作方面取得进展，公司正在向着「成为全球新药发源地」的战略目标进发。业绩表现亮眼海外营收持续增长 主营业务竞争壁垒高同时，百奥赛图业务进展的成绩也随之体现在财务表现上。根据公司2022年9月26日披露的半年中期业绩报告，上半年公司取得收入2.29亿元，同比大增74.8%，其中，临床前CRO服务和产品部分销售收入1.68亿元，同比增长50%，抗体开发业务收入更是达到0.61亿元，同比增长260%，此项业务收入占比增长至整体收入的26.8%；毛利为1.67亿元，同比大增87.5%；毛利率为72.9%，同比增长7.2%。海外营业收入同比增长66%至0.88亿元，占比总营收38.46%，业绩增速十分亮眼，展现出快速发展态势。据悉，百奥赛图是目前港股市场上唯一一家既具有临床前服务收入支撑又能通过原创基因编辑技术开展抗体药物研发的生物技术公司。公司利用原创基因编辑技术开发出众多创新动物模型，并进一步拓展出成熟的临床前药理药效CRO服务业务，让百奥赛图获得了稳定且充沛的现金流，进而支撑公司长期稳健发展。与此同时，百奥赛图建立起抗体开发业务，其自主开发的全人抗体小鼠RenMice（RenMab和RenLite）平台，是全球三个原位置换技术全人源转基因小鼠抗体生成平台之一，技术优势显著。基于RenMice平台，百奥赛图建立起全人单抗、双抗、双抗ADC、GPCR抗体和类TCR抗体五大平台，用于不同成药形式的抗体类药物开发。尤其双抗和类TCR抗体技术平台在领域内优势明显。基于RenMice系列抗体发现平台和体内药效平台，百奥赛图亦创造性地展开了「千鼠万抗」计划。公司通过对1000+潜在的药物靶点进行抗体发现和体内药效筛选获得有潜力的抗体分子，用于合作开发或转让授权给全球合作伙伴，共同加速药物开发进程，致力于成为全球新药发源地，满足全球巨大的医疗需求。百奥赛图已打造出包括YH003、YH001两款核心产品在内的12种管线候选产品，聚焦肿瘤、自身免疫等疾病领域。目前，已就5个管线候选产品与国内外药物企业达成了转让/合作开发。未来，将持续与更多药物研发企业合作，共同加速管线候选产品的研发进程。雄厚的研发及创新能力，侧面印证了百奥赛图独特的体内药物筛选模式的可行性，同时亦为公司的业绩增长及可持续发展奠定了坚实的基础。全球合作表现优异 加快升级全球化战略布局此外，为驱动企业商业化增长，加快升级全球化战略布局，百奥赛图积极与知名跨国制药公司及领先的生物技术公司订立协议及试验合作，进一步完善了全链条综合研发实力，同时也极大提升了公司的国际品牌影响力，进而帮助其在全球范围内扩展业务版图，助力公司扬帆起航，逐鹿全球。综合来看，百奥赛图以技术创新为驱动力，以独特商业模式和创新药研发为护城河，自登陆港交所以来，公司股价及业绩表现亮眼，与国际合作捷报频传，未来在资本市场的强大助力下，有望继续拓宽全球化布局，扩大业务规模及市场份额，进而实现更高、更远的战略目标，值得期待。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive shares his vision for Hong Kong with UK business community at virtual dialogue ACN Newswire

Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive shares his vision for Hong Kong with UK business community at virtual dialogue

2022-11-02
HONG KONG, Nov 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - To strengthen the longstanding economic and trade relationship between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (UK), a virtual dialogue with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, was held to engage with the business community in the UK on 2 November, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director; Dr Peter KN Lam, HKTDC Chairman; John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Peter Burnett, Immediate Past Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong [L-R]Moderated by the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Immediate Past Chairman, Mr Peter Burnett, the dialogue served as a unique opportunity for UK businesses to interact with the HKSAR Chief Executive and hear first-hand updates on the latest policy initiatives to strengthen Hong Kong and new opportunities for the international business community, just weeks after the Chief Executive delivered his first Policy Address.In his opening address, Mr. Lee underlined Hong Kong's established strengths and arising opportunities, and what the city can offer to help UK and international businesses take off or expand in Asia. He highlighted the longstanding and enduring business ties between Hong Kong and the UK, "thanks not just to our friendship, but also, very importantly, to our common law legal system, the rule of law and our independent judicial power. Thanks also to our strong support and beliefs for free trade and our strong footholds in professional services".The Chief Executive remarked that the UK is Hong Kong's top trading partner in Europe, while Hong Kong is the UK's second-largest trading partner in Asia. Merchandise trade between the two places in 2021 totalled US$ 17.7 billion, up more than 25% year-on-year.He added that in 2021, more than GBP7 billion merchandise trade between the UK and Mainland China was routed through Hong Kong. "That speaks, loud and clear, of Hong Kong's unique status as the business gateway connecting China with the rest of the world. This enviable role is guaranteed through one country, two systems," he said.While COVID-19 has impacted growth in Hong Kong, Mr Lee stated "it is the economy amidst challenges posed by the pandemic we are planning for now". He emphasised Hong Kong's long-term growth in the national strategies, which include the Belt and Road Initiative, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and 14th Five-Year Plan. He mentioned HKTDC's ongoing work to set up GoGBA Business Support Centres covering all nine GBA cities in Mainland China to offer business information in both English and Chinese available to all.In his opening remarks, HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter Lam said: "One huge opportunity is the vast Mainland China market, with a focus on the southern part of the country, known as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). It boasts a market of 86 million with a GDP of US$ 1.74 trillion, comparable to that of South Korea and Canada. ASEAN has been a key focus for many international companies. It offers even greater prospects, as new trade cooperation agreements, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), come into operation. To capitalise on the many opportunities, Hong Kong is your ideal springboard".The Chief Executive also fielded questions from the UK business community, covering a range of topics, including easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong's economic outlook, closer government-business cooperation, talent attraction and more. He underscored the importance of innovation and technology (I&T) to Hong Kong's future, the Northern Metropolis and plans to welcome at least 35,000 targeted professionals to Hong Kong each year.The event attracted more than 600 business leaders, with the majority from the UK. This followed a trip to the UK by Dr Lam and Ms Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, in October to meet UK business leaders, as part of the HKTDC's initiative to promote business opportunities in Hong Kong to the global business community.Photos Download: https://bit.ly/3h4GEe9About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 2357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.orgClementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange Attends Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022 ACN Newswire

Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange Attends Hong Kong Fintech Week 2022

2022-11-01
HONG KONG, Nov 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange ("HKD.com"), the first digital asset exchange to combine both an online platform and a sizable physical store in Hong Kong, attended the Hong Kong Fintech Week for the second year in a row. HKD.com with financial leaders from all over the world to explore breakthroughs in different aspects of financial and technology services and beyond.Mr. Kelvin Yeung, founder and CEO of HKD.com shared his views on the investment value of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.The Hong Kong Government is promoting the development of fintech industry. HKD.com will explore the extraordinary possibilities of innovative fintech with industry leaders in this opportunity and play a leading role in the development of the fintech industry in Hong Kong. Mr. Kelvin Yeung, founder and CEO of HKD.com, as the guest speaker of Web3 Stage, discussed with other leaders on the topic of "Has Crypto Come of Age: All Grown-up & Ready to Work". He shared his views on the investment value and risk of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, as well as the potential of DeFi (Decentralized Finance). When the discussion turned to whether the entry of traditional financial institutions into digital asset custody would disrupt the custody game, the atmosphere was intense. Industry leaders expressed their views on the topic.Hong Kong Fintech week is a benchmark fintech event in Asia, organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Invest Hong Kong, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission and the Insurance Authority. The conference brings together global leaders and renowned sponsors across different verticals, alongside the world-leading fintech innovations to explore the future development of fintech through four key themes. Web3 and metaverse technologies are the main focuses of this year's event.HKD.com joined with Crypto Hong Kong and planned to open a crypto trading metaverse store. Crypto Hong Kong is a decentralized, community-driven urban ecosystem using cutting-edge technology to create a digital twin city of the Metaverse.About Hong Kong Digital Asset ExchangeFounded in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange (HKD.com) is a world-class digital asset trading platform for the world. HKD.com is committed to the materialization and popularization of digital currency. In addition to the secure online digital currency trading platform, it has also set up a digital currency trading entity store with an area of nearly 10000 feet in the core commercial area of Hong Kong, which can be called one of the largest digital asset exchanges in Hong Kong. HKD.com will actively launch a POS terminal system based in Hong Kong, promote digital currency to cooperative retail partners as a new payment method, and provide investors with a more convenient, reliable and powerful digital financial platform experience.Website: https://www.hkd.com/Media enquiries:Hong Kong Asia Cultural DisseminationTel: (852) 3751 5901 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Inaugural International Healthcare Week promotes Hong Kong as leading healthcare hub ACN Newswire

Inaugural International Healthcare Week promotes Hong Kong as leading healthcare hub

2022-10-31
HONG KONG, Oct 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Developments such as the COVID-19 pandemic and a global ageing trend have significantly increased the demand for healthcare products and services. The inaugural International Healthcare Week, driven by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 1 to 15 November 2022, helping to promote innovation, investment and exchange by fully utilising Hong Kong's strategic role as an innovation and investment hub for Asia's healthcare industry. The two flagship events of International Healthcare Week are the second Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the HKTDC, and the 13th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair organised by the HKTDC.HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong; Prof Lo Yuk-lam, Chairman of GT Healthcare Capital Partners & President of the HK Bio-Med Innotech Association (L); Rupert Mok, Secretary General of Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (R)Yuan Hua Technology presents its research results at the press conference.Cellomics Holdings Limited features its product and service at the press conference.The two concurrent events encompass both upstream and downstream healthcare industries, from technology research and development, investment matching and medical device manufacturing, to medical products and services. Together they form a comprehensive one-stop platform to create synergies for medical and healthcare industry professionals.Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "Since the pandemic, healthcare and the life sciences have become a global focus. From our work in promoting technology and medical devices over the years, we see that Hong Kong has considerable strengths in both the upstream and downstream elements of the healthcare, medical and life sciences ecosystem that can support the city in developing into a leading global healthcare and life sciences hub. In launching the first-ever International Healthcare Week this year, the HKTDC is inviting policymakers, healthcare experts, leaders in scientific discovery as well as business and financial leaders from around the world to share the latest industry knowledge and build business networks, and in the process cementing Hong Kong's position at the forefront of Asia's rapidly expanding healthcare industry."Building a sustainable post-pandemic futureThe second Asia Summit on Global Health will take place on 10 and 11 November. Activities on the first day will be held physically at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with a live online broadcast, while the second day will be entirely virtual. Under the theme "Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration", the summit will feature more than 80 speakers including healthcare officials and organisations from around the world, international science and medical experts, investors, key industry players, business leaders, financial specialists and professional service providers. They are gathering to share their experience on the latest developments in public health, medical technology, international business collaboration and investment, and to explore future opportunities in the medical and healthcare industry.In the opening session, John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, will deliver the opening remarks, while Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, World Health Organization Deputy Director-General, will address the summit as a guest speaker. Prof Lo Chung-mau, Secretary for Health, and Prof Dong Sun, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR, will also share their insights on how we can formulate more sustainable future policies on public healthcare and health innovation.Explore China's healthcare opportunities in the GBAIn the plenary session, "Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration", the speakers will discuss the role of Asia in the global development of the healthcare industry, as well as how stakeholders around the world can collaborate in preparation to address future challenges in terms of public health, the economy and environmental protection. In view of the rapidly increasing demand for high-quality healthcare and private hospital services, the panel discussion titled "The Next Development in China's Healthcare Sector" will see industry players gather to examine the latest trends and strategies in relation to healthcare investment and explore how to grasp investment opportunities in this rapidly growing market.The importance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a hub for advanced manufacturing, services, technology and innovation will be addressed in two sessions, namely "How Innovation in the GBA Reshapes Global Healthcare" and "Hong Kong as a Fundraising Hub for Global Biotechnology and Healthcare". Guest speakers including Thomas Herget, Head of Merck China Innovation Hub; Nicolas Aguzin, HKEX Chief Executive Officer; and Benjamin Xiaoyi Li, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and CEO of Zhaoke Ophthalmology Limited, will share on the importance of the GBA in reshaping global healthcare in the future, as well as the role of Hong Kong in helping the GBA to become a world-class health technology hub and mobilising capital for health research and innovation.The two-day summit will also feature Fireside Chats and Thematic Sessions, covering topics such as the development of China's healthcare sector, opportunities in the GBA and Asian markets under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the outlook for the biotech and genomics sectors, business opportunities in healthcare robotics, the application and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, environmental, social and governance (ESG) development in the healthcare industry, health equity and mental health.Effective and professional platform to facilitate buying and selling of medical productsThe 13th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair opens in November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running in a hybrid format under the HKTDC's new EXHIBITION+ model. The physical fair runs from 9 to 11 November, while exhibitors and buyers can also connect through the smart business-matching platform Click2Match from 9 to 18 November.This year's fair, themed "Decoding MedTech Trends", has attracted more than 300 exhibitors from Hong Kong and different countries and regions, including companies from Canada, Mainland China, Korea and Taiwan, that will join under the physical and online format. Highlighted zones include Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care, World of Health and Wellness, along with the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA) pavilion's exhibition area and the Startup Zone. The zones will feature a range of the latest medical technologies and equipment, healthcare and beauty products, healthcare solutions and related services. The fair will provide the opportunity for industry professionals to get a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in the medical industry as well as enabling them to source the latest products and services.Latest technologies and medical innovations on showThe fair will showcase multiple innovative medical and health-related products, including the Pocket Smartphone Ophthalmoscope, which is an ophthalmoscope that can be mounted over a smartphone camera, making it possible for caregivers to take fundus images of care recipients. The digital images are then sent direct to an ophthalmologist for diagnosis, making it quicker to detect eye-related problems and increasing the availability of early eye disease screening. The Implant Simulator, on the other hand, predicts the probability of different orthopaedic implant designs resulting in bone cracking. The system provides fast and accurate outcomes and has been used by five of the world's top 10 implant manufacturers. Another solution on show is AccuPos-Patient Tracking, a system that offers dashboard reports to caregivers in hospitals and elderly care centres for monitoring care recipients' locations in real time. Other featured products include 3D Anatomy Educational Software, the Robotic Flexible Endoscopic System, the Portable Digital Blood Pressure Monitor and many more. Six universities in Hong Kong, including the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Lingnan University, will also participate in the physical exhibition to showcase their achievements in innovation and technology for the healthcare industry.Twenty-two start-up enterprises will showcase their innovation and technology achievements at the show to capture new business opportunities. Various medical technology solutions will be on display, such as an advanced platform by HerBChain that uses blockchain technology to document supply chain data - from growing herbs to marketing herbal products - with the aim of improving the quality of herbs. Another innovation featured at the fair is the CTC100 Cell Sorting Platform that enables the isolation of circulating rare cells from blood to promote the early screening and treatment of cancer along with continuous monitoring for the benefit of patients.Industry professionals share insights at HKMHDIA MedTech ForumOrganised by the HKMHDIA in strategic partnership with the HKTDC, the HKMHDIA MedTech Forum 2022 will be held on the first day of the fair (9 November) at the HKCEC, accompanied by an online simulcast. Under the theme "MedTech Opportunities in the GBA", the forum has invited representatives from the Department of Health of the HKSAR Government and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province as well as industry experts from BGI Health (HK), HUAWEI Mobile Cloud, Johnson & Johnson, Konica Minolta, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital and UMP Healthcare Holdings, among others. They will discuss topics of key interest to the medical industry including medical technology market opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the regulatory framework for medical devices, and innovative medical technologies. On 10 and 11 November, seminars and workshops on topics such as atrial fibrillation, medtech and applications of artificial intelligence will be staged by the Hong Kong Doctors Union, the Hong Kong Federation of Senior Citizen Industries and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks.Deal Flow Matchmaking, showcasing new medical and health innovationsDuring the two highlight events, a series of deal sourcing and matchmaking sessions will be held to help enterprises, start-ups, investors and buyers build connections and expand their businesses. The first day of the summit will feature Deal Flow Matchmaking which connects project owners with potential investors and business partners worldwide. The projects will cover the life sciences, medical devices and medications, AI and digital health, community health and more. The InnoHealth Showcase and exhibition area will be available on the first day of the event, featuring more than 180 healthcare start-ups and connecting them with potential investors or partners to explore new business opportunities.This year, the summit will feature six major local universities - The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, City University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Hong Kong Polytechnic University - to showcase their start-ups and inventions on-site, with organisations such as the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), Cyberport, and NAMI acting as Health Innovation Partners. The ITC is featuring 17 healthcare-related research and development (R&D) centres under its InnoHK initiative to demonstrate Hong Kong's strength as a global innovation powerhouse. Project pitching and various other activities will be held physically and virtually to highlight next-generation start-ups and projects in order to connect them with potential investors and partners worldwide.In addition, biotechnology and healthcare start-ups can take advantage of the Business of Healthcare Advisory Zone on-site or online on the first day of the summit. Investors and industry experts will be at hand to provide a full range of professional consulting services, including fundraising, R&D cooperation, intellectual property licensing arrangements, market access and distribution models, as well as incubation services to help start-ups formulate business strategies.EXHIBITION+ helps exhibitors find business partners and expand opportunitiesThe Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will run under the new EXHIBITION+ model. It comprises four key exhibition elements, including the HKTDC-organised physical fair, the smart business-matching platform Click2Match, online-to-offline seminars under the Intelligence Hub, and the hktdc.com Sourcing platform, extending face-to-face interactions from physical exhibitions to an online smart business-matching platform to help enterprises connect with business partners proactively.In addition to the two highlight events, the first International Healthcare Week will also feature other related events including the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2022, the Hong Kong Urological Association 27th Annual Scientific Meeting and the Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium.Websites- International Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en- Asia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en- Programme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programme- Speakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speaker- Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en- Interesting Product List: https://bit.ly/3DOhppL- Activity Schedule: https://bit.ly/3DehRvF- Industry facts and figures supplementary sheet: https://bit.ly/3WhQF83- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3fjoDZ8Members of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers can send an email to janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org or ayiu@yuantung.com.hk on or before 8 November.About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media EnquiriesFor enquiries please contact:Asia Summit on Global HealthYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu, Tel: +852 3428 5690, Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkFung Wong, Tel: +852 3428 3122, Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs DepartmentJanet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare FairHKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Frankie Leung, Tel: +852 2584 4298, Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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YATA Chief Executive Officer Ms. Susanna Wong Awarded as Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador ACN Newswire

YATA Chief Executive Officer Ms. Susanna Wong Awarded as Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador

2022-10-27
HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - YATA is pleased to announce that Ms. Susanna Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, has been awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan as the "Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador" in recognition of her leadership in YATA in promoting Japanese cuisine and ingredients in Hong Kong over the years. The ceremony was held at the residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, with Ambassador Okada Kenichi, the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, presenting the certificate of appointment.Ms. Susanna Wong (right), the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, has been awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan as the "Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador". Ambassador Okada Kenichi (left), the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong presented the certificate of appointment to Ms. Wong.Ms. Susanna Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, said, "YATA has always been committed to promoting quality shopping experiences at modern Japanese lifestyle department stores, and high-quality Japanese ingredients are an integral part of its efforts. I am very grateful for the support from the Japanese government to YATA over the years. With the support, YATA is always able to introduce premium ingredients from different areas of Japan that are of high quality and in season so that Hong Kong people can easily enjoy scrumptious and exceptional Japanese fresh meat and produce. I am honoured to be awarded as the 'Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador'. In the future, I will continue working closely with the Japanese government and my team to bring out new ways to promote Japanese ingredients and Japanese cuisine experience."MAFF has awarded "Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassadors" since 2015 to further promote Japanese ingredients and food culture overseas.YATA made its debut in 2008, bringing in the concept of "Modern Japanese Lifestyle Department Store" to the market. Over 60% of the total products of YATA are imported from Japan, with 30% of fresh meat and 50% of produce, the long-term-popular items among customers, delivered to Hong Kong by air. Each year, a number of thematic events about Japanese regions are held to promote Japanese food culture. YATA has a total of 14 branches in Hong Kong, including 3 department stores, 9 supermarkets and 2 convenience stores, to provide always accessible Japanese-style shopping surprise to consumers. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC and Microsoft join forces to launch the “Go Beyond Your Limits” initiative targeted at local SMEs and next-gen talent ACN Newswire

HKTDC and Microsoft join forces to launch the “Go Beyond Your Limits” initiative targeted at local SMEs and next-gen talent

2022-10-27
HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Microsoft Hong Kong today announced a new partnership to jointly launch the "Go Beyond Your Limits" Programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and foster next-generation talent in Hong Kong by leveraging best-in-class technology, practical learning and various support measures. The programme aims to achieve two key goals. First, it will help Hong Kong's SMEs take tangible steps to pursue their digital transformation and seize new market opportunities under the new normal. Second, it will provide a series of learning opportunities for tertiary students in Hong Kong, helping to enhance their business-related digital skills and knowledge.Yvonne So, Director, HKTDC Corporate Communications & Marketing; Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; Cally Chan, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau; Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Hong Kong [L-R]Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: "Our Transformation Sandbox (T-box) has helped more than 2,400 Hong Kong enterprises over the past two-plus years to realise different business transformation goals. Some of the most commonly seen goals relate to digitalization, which is undoubtedly a powerful tool for companies to reshape their business, enhance their competitiveness and drive innovation. The HKTDC is delighted to partner with leading global technology company Microsoft Hong Kong to jointly launch the 'Go Beyond Your Limits' Programme. By integrating teaching, consulting and practical knowledge sharing, we aim to help SMEs in T-box to make good use of digital tools, and to equip tertiary students joining the HKTDC Trade Ambassador Programme (TAP) to become the digital economy talents of tomorrow's Hong Kong."Cally Chan, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau, said: "Microsoft Hong Kong is committed to empowering local SMEs to accelerate digital transformation and uplift businesses across Hong Kong. Through a holistic approach that encompasses Microsoft's technologies such as Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 (ERP), one-to-one diagnosis and advising on funding applications for SMEs, we hope to empower them to do more with less and assist them to identify new market opportunities. For decades, we have focused on upskilling next-gen talent, digital empowerment and making the best technology available to enable SMEs to thrive and scale their business. We're excited to be a part of the HKTDC's 'Go Beyond Your Limits' Programme in conjunction with T-box and TAP and we look forward to creating synergies that can inspire more local businesses and support talent development across different sectors in Hong Kong."Dr Lau added: "The HKTDC's work is always in line with the policy direction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Policies to facilitate the development of the local technology industry and enlarge the I&T talent pool in Hong Kong were highlighted in the Policy Address 2022 released by the Chief Executive last week. Accordingly, the HKTDC will put further emphasis on helping Hong Kong enterprises and young people to thrive in the digital economy. We already do this through our conferences and exhibitions, business support and promotional activities infused with various technology elements, and this new partnership with Microsoft Hong Kong is a timely way to further reinforce our commitment.""Go Beyond Your Limits" Programme aims to achieve two key goals:1. Promoting SME digitalisation to increase operational efficiencyRiding on the HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box) programme, and with invaluable support from Microsoft, the "Go Beyond Your Limits" Programme will offer support to more than 2,400 participating enterprises with the Mobile Office Portfolio, free one-to-one enterprise diagnosis and professional training courses to enhance their competitiveness. The programme will provide targeted solutions and follow-up support according to each enterprise's specific stage of development and business needs. The programme will also help SMEs identify and apply for suitable funding schemes to expedite their business development goals. Highlights of the "Go Beyond Your Limits" Programme include:i. Mobile Office Portfolio plus special offers for T-box membersThe Mobile Office Portfolio offers Microsoft 365 and Cloud PC solutions with a high-speed 5G network that allows businesses to unlock seamless hybrid work capabilities. T-box members can enjoy two months' rebate with a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 for Business.ii. Free one-to-one enterprise diagnosis and workshopsMicrosoft will provide participating T-box members with free one-to-one enterprise management diagnosis that can help them formulate a suitable digital transformation strategy. There are also free workshops on Dynamics 365 ERP to help SMEs strengthen and streamline their operations flow and management. iii. Assistance with funding applicationsMicrosoft will assist SMEs to identify and apply for suitable funding schemes and financial assistance so that they can accelerate implementation and expedite their business transformation goals.During the pandemic, remote working, automated business and production procedures and e-commerce became the new normal across enterprises of all sizes. As businesses continue their transformation journey, companies across all sectors of the Hong Kong economy will continue to look for new market opportunities with innovation and technologies. And as market and consumer demands continue to shift, enterprises will need to make the best use of new technologies to ensure effective allocation of resources and business processes, maximise operational efficiency and realise cost savings. This will help them capitalise on this new wave of innovation and adopt technologies to meet customer needs and expand into new markets.2. Committed to nurturing young talentsThe HKTDC Trade Ambassador Programme (TAP) was launched to help the younger generation equip themselves for future entrepreneurship, career development, as well as broaden their business horizons. In collaboration with tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, the full-year programme will consist of opportunities to participate in the numerous activities and initiatives organised by the HKTDC so that they can gain a more in-depth understanding and perspective of trade and commerce both within Hong Kong and internationally.Another important role for Microsoft Hong Kong is to provide next-gen talent with cross-disciplinary learning and practical opportunities to develop a pool of IT specialists that can support the future development of Hong Kong. Microsoft will equip 1,200 TAP students with future-ready IT skills through expert talks, Microsoft Learn online courses, instructor-led tutorials and free examinations on Microsoft Fundamentals, a series of industry-recognised certifications for IT generalists to gain knowledge on digital transformation and to validate their skills relating to the cloud, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity standards and compliance. Students will also be entitled to free US$100 Azure Credits via the Azure for Students programme to enjoy free services on the Azure Portal and to have a hands-on trial of Azure cloud solutions, including but not limited to building their own apps, exploring AI, and working with big data sets."Go Beyond Your Limits" Programme website: https://home.hktdc.com/en/s/microsoftPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3SLhA9bAbout T-boxIn order to assist SMEs to explore opportunities and realised their business transformation, the HKTDC Transformation Sandbox ("T-box") support programme aims to help SMEs enhance their business competitiveness and achieve upgrading and transformation goals in the areas of branding, e-commerce, manufacturing and supply chain as well as access to new markets. Dedicated T-box staff work with enterprises to identify their goals and provide support over a three-month period, with group and individualised advisory services covering workshops, government-funding information, market knowledge and networking opportunities. The programme has been well received since its launch, with more than 2,400 Hong Kong companies participating and over 600 free consultations provided by professional organisations, chambers of commerce representatives, business partners and HKTDC overseas offices. Website: https://smesupport.hktdc.com/en/s/tboxAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.orgMicrosoft Hong Kong Communications Department:Bobo Wong, Tel: +852 5614 9998, Email: bobo.wong@microsoft.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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“New Life in the GBA” Lucky Draw by Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation Concluded with 521 Happy Winners ACN Newswire

“New Life in the GBA” Lucky Draw by Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation Concluded with 521 Happy Winners

2022-10-27
HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With its tremendous development, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) offers endless opportunities to Hong Kong Youth. The "New Life in the GBA" lucky draw launched by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation (the Foundation) ran from April to September this year aimed to support the development of young people in Hong Kong in establishing new lives in the GBA. The lucky draw received positive responses from young Hong Kong residents aged between 18 to 45. All eligible participants held a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, had successfully registered as a YO PLACE member and held a "GBA Youth Card". 521 prizes were drawn live at YO PLACE yesterday on 25 October.We were pleased to have Mr Tommy Yuen Man-chung, Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Mr Bunny Chan Chung-bun, Hong Kong Delegate to the National People's Congress, and Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong, Chairman of Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation as the officiating guests, as well as Mr Nicholas Chan Hiu-fung, Honorary Legal adviser of the Foundation, Partner of Squire Patton Boggs and Mr Chris Mo Ying-wai, Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong to witness the occasion. 521 winners were announced after the lucky draw, in which the Grand Prize winner received a decorated 3+1 bedroom residential apartment with GFA of 105m2 at Empyreal-Bay Zhongshan, valued at approximately HKD2.5 million, sponsored by Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation. Other prizes included 20 GBA living expenses spending credits of HKD20,000, and 500 GBA living expenses spending credits of HKD1,000, adding to a total of HKD900,000 being given away. Each of the rest of participants also received a transportation allowance of HKD100.The Foundation Supports Hong Kong Youth in Embracing Development Opportunities in the GBA With a total population of over 86 million, and an approximate area of 56 thousand square kilometres, the GBA is where the most open and vibrant markets are situated, and is of great significance to China's implementation of innovation-driven development and reform. According to the research data from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the GDP of the GBA has reached US$1,958.14 billion in 2021, showing extensive development potential of the GBA. Hong Kong has always been committed to integrating into the national development with the GBA as the entry point, in addition to consolidating traditional industries, the city has also strived to develop new businesses in innovation technology as well as art and culture. Mr Tommy Yuen Man-chung, Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area said, "Over the past three years since the promulgation of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, we have witnessed the continual development of the GBA. Many Hong Kong young people are taking the opportunities to work and develop their career in the Mainland cities of the GBA. The latest Policy Address has announced the regularistion of the GBA Youth Employment Scheme to encourage participating enterprises to recruit and deploy local university graduates to work in Hong Kong and other Mainland cities of the GBA, so that young people can better understand and grasp the opportunities of GBA development, enhance their awareness of the country's development, and fulfil their dream."Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong, Chairman of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation said, "The Central and Hong Kong government have always placed great importance in the development of Hong Kong youth within the GBA. As announced in the Policy Address last week, the Hong Kong government would set up a "Steering Group on Integration into National Development" to carry forward more cross-border initiatives, enhance communications with Mainland authorities and formulate strategic plans for Hong Kong to dovetail with the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the GBA development. With such immense opportunities, the Foundation will continue to organise diverse activities to encourage Hong Kong youth to seize the opportunities in the GBA while leveraging on the advantages of "One Country, Two Systems", and at the same time contribute to the development of Hong Kong and Mainland China."The full winner list has been published on the website of the Foundation (www.gbayouth.org.hk) and YO PLACE (http://www.yoplace.org.hk/) on 26 October.Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.:55633-6 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong ACN Newswire

HKTDC Chairman in the UK to promote new opportunities through Hong Kong

2022-10-27
HONG KONG, Oct 27, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With many UK businesses looking for new areas of growth, Hong Kong's role as a global financial hub and innovation centre is seen as an ideal platform to help them expand, according to Dr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) who is speaking from his UK visit as the Council's latest initiative to promote business opportunities around the globe.HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter KN Lam (2nd L) and Executive Director Margaret Fong (far L) were earlier in London to promote Hong Kong's strength. The picture shows the meeting with Lord Stephen Green of Hurstpierpoint, Chairman, Asia House (2nd R)As Hong Kong continues to welcome more international travellers in the coming months with major events and attractions, Dr Lam and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of HKTDC, have been travelling to some key international markets to update overseas businesses on how Hong Kong can help.Following a visit to Japan in early October, they are currently in the UK to promote new prospects for UK companies and to discuss how they can use Hong Kong as a springboard. Earlier this week, they met with a range of institutions and chambers including Asia House, Hong Kong Association in the UK, the China-Britain Business Council, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK), techUK and UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) as well as leading players in finance and healthcare such as Prudential Plc and GlaxoSmithKline.Dr Lam said, "Many businesses in the UK are ready to explore new areas of growth and see Hong Kong's role as a global financial hub being an ideal springboard for them to expand. In fact, Hong Kong as part of the [Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao] Greater Bay Area (GBA) is more than just a trade and investment hub, we are also a centre for technology, innovation and the creative sectors."Dr Lam described the discussion as fruitful and insightful. "I am greatly encouraged to see the keen interest from the UK business community in Hong Kong and the GBA. As Hong Kong relaxes its pandemic-related travel arrangements and UK businesses are drawing new blueprints for their future, we look forward to welcoming British delegations to see for themselves the tremendous prospects awaiting them."Dr Lam said that many UK companies were reassured that the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle, along with the application of common law in Hong Kong, have been reaffirmed by President Xi Jinping in his speech this July when the city celebrated its 25th anniversary as a special administrative region.To further strengthen Hong Kong's ties with the UK, the HKTDC will be holding a business webinar "Dialogue with the Chief Executive of the HKSAR" on 2 November 2022 featuring Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee in dialogue with Peter Burnett, immediate past Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. (click here for more information https://info.hktdc.com/dm/CP2358693/index-hkt-gmt_en.html ). "We cordially invite UK business partners looking for opportunities to join this exciting event to find out more," Dr Lam added. Photo Download: https://bit.ly/3gGwMqYAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.orgSam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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