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Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2023 Officially Kicks Off Today

Exploring New Developments in Web3 and Creating a New Future for Digital Entertainment HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 August 2023 – The Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) 2023, an annual event organised by Cyberport, officially commenced today at Cyberport. The ceremony was officiated by esteemed guests including ZHANG Zhi-hua, Director General of the Youth Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government […]

GUNDAM docks at THAILAND

Comprehensive Gundam event to be held for the first time in Thailand from Friday October 6 to Sunday October 29, 2023 at centralwOrld outdoor square! TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 25 August 2023 – BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. and Bandai Namco Asia Co., Ltd. will hold GUNDAM docks at THAILAND (hosted by BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. and Bandai Namco Asia Co., Ltd.), the first comprehensive Gundam […]

Victory Securities: The first regulatory-compliant virtual asset trading application (APP: “VICSEC”) is now officially launched and operational in Hong Kong’s financial market

(The first licensed corporation granted by the SFC the provision of the full spectrum of virtual asset dealing, advisory, and asset management services) HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 August 2023 – Victory Securities Company Limited (“Victory Securities,” stock code: 8540.HK) is pleased to announce the launch of its new APP (“VICSEC”)*, the first compliant virtual asset trading application in the Hong Kong financial market. […]

CR Construction Announces Interim Results

Net profit increased by 10% YoY, Proposed an interim dividend of HK1.5 cents per share Highlights: Revenue generated from environmental operations increased by 132.1% to approximately HK$114.8 million. Gross profit increased by 10.8% to approximately HK$150.5 million. Net profit increased by 10.3% to approximately HK$46.0 million. Basic earnings per share was HK9.1 cents. The Board recommended the payment of interim dividend of HK1.5 cents per share. Financial […]

New Survey Reveals 80% of Respondents Prefer Natural Diamonds for their Engagement Rings

Two-thirds of respondents conduct online research for their ideal engagement rings and 94% would make their purchase in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 August 2023 – Now that the pandemic is behind us, grooms and brides-to-be may be rethinking their wishes and priorities for their big day. However, certain core elements of engagements and weddings, such as the preciousness of an intimate […]

DHL Global Forwarding announces strategic leadership appointments in Asia Pacific

Karsten Michaelis, previously SVP Ocean Freight DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, appointed as President/ Representative Director, DHL Global Forwarding Japan, effective July 1, 2023 Edwin Pinto, currently Head of Marketing and Sales, DHL Global Forwarding, Thailand and Indochina, appointed as Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding India, effective September 1, 2023 Praveen Gregory, currently VP Order Management Solutions Asia Pacific at DHL Global Forwarding, will assume the […]

Aon Names Qin Lu as Head of Greater China to Bring Together Risk Capital and Human Capital Capabilities

Lu will oversee Aon’s business in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 August 2023 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced Qin Lu as head of Greater China, comprising the markets of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, effective August 1. Qin will continue as a member of the Aon Asia-Pacific Executive Committee. […]

Taokaenoi appoints new HK agent

Goodbase Trading takes over to enhance the brand HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 August 2023 – The world-famous Thai snack brand Taokaenoi announced its appointment of Goodbase Trading Ltd. (“Goodbase Trading”) as sole agent in Hong Kong. A contract signing ceremony was held at the Food Expo by both parties. It is expected that this collaboration will bring new opportunities to the brand. To […]

GEODIS makes strategic investments in Asia expanding Road Network from Singapore to China

Equipped with industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) security features and infrastructure, the GEODIS Road Network is integrated with major air and sea ports and offers multimodal options to meet customer needs for agile and flexible supply chains SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 Aug 2023 – GEODIS, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, is driving its growth in Asia with strategic investments in its […]

Zühlke bolsters regional leadership in Asia with new hires in Hong Kong

Networking in Web3 Has Never Been This ‘Sleek’ In Bridging Cultural Barriers

By royal decree — the UK moves toward regulating crypto

Elevating Imaging Quality to a New Height: HKU Physicists Employ Synthetic Complex Frequency Waves to Overcome Optical Loss in Superlenses

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 August 2023 – A collaborative research team led by Interim Head of Physics Professor Shuang ZHANG from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), along with National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Imperial College London and University of California, Berkeley, has proposed a new synthetic complex frequency wave (CFW) approach to address optical loss in superimaging demonstration. The research findings […]

DBS Hong Kong and HSH Financial Services close HK$800 million bilateral sustainability-linked loan deal

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 August 2023 – DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“DBS Hong Kong”) and HSH Financial Services Limited (“HSH Financial Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (“HSH”), have finalised a three-year HK$800 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility to facilitate HSH’s general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of its existing indebtedness. Wallace Lam, Managing Director and Head […]

Crazy Monkey Cafe Promotes the Healing and Refinement Journey Featured Courses Integrated Body-Mind-Spirit Connection

Renowned mentor holds the helm, the ground-breaking training system facilitates comprehensive development for both individuals and businesses HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 August 2023 – Crazy Monkey Cafe (“Crazy Monkey” or “the Centre”) recently launched a series of unique training courses aimed at raising human consciousness and promoting all-around growth of body, mind, and spirit. The Centre’s mission is to provide learners with a […]

Adani Clears Air On Rumored $2.5 Billion Deal With Abu Dhabi’s TAQA

Seeing is Believing – Hong Kong Wins Hearts with New Appeal for Incentive

Over 160 agents and corporates impressed through familiarisation trips; over 300 groups flocked to Hong Kong soon after reopening HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 August 2023 – To further capture the pent-up demand for incentive travel in the region and showcase Hong Kong’s latest and greatly enhanced offerings, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted multiple artfully curated familiarisation trips in the past two […]

Trend Micro ZDI Surpasses 1000 Published Advisories in 1H 2023 In Continued Commitment to Coordinated Disclosure

Security leader to announce critical Microsoft zero-days at Black Hat USA 2023 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 August 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, announced at Black Hat USA 2023 that its Zero Day Initiative program has published advisories addressing over 1000 unique vulnerabilities in 2023. The real-world impact if these vulnerabilities were to be weaponized would amount […]

Singapore, HK family offices’ appetite for digital assets dims

CoinCatch’s Parent Company Intends to Participate in the Strategic Investment in CoinDesk

A.S. Watson Group Triumphs with 12 Stevie® Awards in the 2023 International Business Awards® Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson, Honoured as Executive of the Year in Retail

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2023 – A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, has been recognised with an impressive 12 Stevie® awards at the 20th International Business Awards®. These includes 6 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze accolades, with being named Company of the Year in Retail. The Group’s extraordinary performance is further exemplified by the achievement of […]

China Lilang Announces 2023 Interim Results

Revenue Up by 6.7% to RMB1,491 Million Net Profit Amounts to RMB270.5 Million Interim Dividends of HK18 Cents Per Share HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 August 2023 – China Lilang Limited (“China Lilang”, or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1234) today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Mr. Wang Dong Xing, Chairman and […]

ViewQwest strengthens commitment to Information Security Management standards with ISO 27001:2013 certification

Globally recognised compliance standard affirms best practices in Information Security Management Systems SINGAPORE – Media Outreach – 16 Aug 2023 – ViewQwest – an award-winning Telecommunications and Managed Security Services Provider, has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification – a globally recognised security compliance standard outlining best practices for organisations to manage information security risks through the creation of an information security management system (ISMS). Following a rigorous audit […]

HEYTEA’s London SOHO Store Officially Opens; Attracting Large Turnouts

SINGAPORE, HONG KONG SAR & MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 17 August 2023 – Next stop, the UK. HEYTEA, the pionner and advocate of new-style tea beverages, as well as the originator of the Original Cheese Tea, officially opened its first UK store in London on August 4th. The store is located in the SOHO district, 93-107 Shaftsbury Avenue, London W1D 5DA, offering popular and signature […]