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SINGAPORE, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Medical Fair Asia 2024 returns for its 15th edition this year, reinventing the marketplace with technology and innovation amidst an evolving landscape. The event will be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 11th to 13th September 2024. Exhibited by Taiwan Excellence at booth numbers 2H01-2J08, this year’s Taiwan Excellence Pavilion brings together 16 Taiwanese companies who are leading in innovation and advancement in the medtech industry.Themed “Shaping The Future with Taiwan’s MedTech Innovations”, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion showcases Taiwan’s leading medical innovation and cutting-edge solutions, exemplifying the country’s commitment to advanced medical care. Visitors, including medical and healthcare organisations and professionals, can experience Taiwanese medical innovation that leverages advanced AI, imaging technologies and more. The showcase will cover three aspects of Taiwan’s medtech innovations - Diagnostic Innovations, Treatment Innovations, and Innovations in Telemedicine and Digital Health Platforms.The main highlight of Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is the Taiwan Excellence Medical Industry Talk on 11 September 2024. Held at the pavilion from 2pm to 4pm, the talk will discuss a range of topics in the medtech industry including AI medical trends, AI smart healthcare solutions, 3D imaging and 3D printing, and surgical navigation robots. The Taiwan Excellence Medical Industry Talk will be graced by Mr. Chen-yuan Tung, Representative of Taipei Representative Office in the Republic of Singapore, and Mr. Daniel Lee, Chairman of Taiwan Medical and Biotech Industry Association. More information on Taiwan Excellence Medical Industry Talk can be found in Annex A.Ms. Anna Wu, Director of Taiwan Trade Center Singapore (TAITRA) said, “In the second year of the Taiwan Excellence showcase at Medical Fair Asia 2024, we are proud to present Taiwan’s cutting-edge medical technologies and innovations. At the heart of this pavilion, we are shaping the future of healthcare, presented by companies that are similarly driven by excellence and share our aim to create a lasting impact on global health through innovation. These include Acer Medical Inc., V5med Inc., Shennona Co. Ltd, Brain Navi Biotechnology Co., Ltd, A Plus Biotechnology Co., Ltd, and more, whose achievements and innovation we celebrate at Taiwan Excellence Pavilion this year.”Taiwan Excellence aims to strengthen the enduring ties between Singapore and Taiwan. In 2023, two-way trade between Singapore and Taiwan was worth US$39.2 billion, with Taiwan’s exports to Singapore reaching US$29.7 billion, making Singapore Taiwan’s fifth largest export market.“Taiwan is a leader in medical innovation, constantly advancing technology and innovation to revolutionise the healthcare industry. The strong national health insurance system, vibrant ICT, and biopharmaceutical industries have driven the development of smart healthcare in the country. With continued collaboration, there are many opportunities in the medical industries between Taiwan and Singapore that we can tap on to advance healthcare solutions in the region,” Ms. Wu added.Taiwan Excellence Pavilion features products and technologies that showcase Taiwan’s latest medtech innovations. 16 Taiwan Excellence brands including Acer Medical Inc., AmCad BioMed Corporation, A Plus Biotechnology Co., Ltd, AVer Information Inc., BioGend Therapeutics Co., Ltd., Compal Electronics, Inc., EPED Inc., Fu Jun Biomedical Co., Ltd., LELTEK Inc., Nanoray Co., Ltd, OME Technology Co., Ltd., Shennona Co. Ltd, Taiwan Surgical Corporation, V5med Inc., Wellell Inc, and Inventec Appliances Corporation, will feature innovative products and solutions at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion over the three-day show. Taiwan Excellence 2024 Showcase Highlights can be found in Annex B. As Taiwan Excellence continues to forge new paths in innovation and technology, further solidifying the robust ties between Singapore and Taiwan. This participation is set to foster greater collaboration and mutual growth, creating new opportunities for both nations in the years to come.For more information, please visit: Taiwan Excellence.Annex A: Information on Taiwan Excellence Medical Industry Talk @ Medical Fair Asia 2024https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/Annex_A.pdf  Annex B: Information of Showcases at Taiwan Excellence Pavilionhttps://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/Annex_B.pdfAbout Taiwan Excellence:The Taiwan Excellence Award was established in 1993 by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) with the aim of recognising outstanding products from Taiwan. Products shortlisted for the annual award are proudly made in Taiwan and are judged on their R&D, Design, Quality and Marketing with a key emphasis on Innovative Value. The products that passed the stringent selection process proudly wears the mark and are promoted in the domestic and international markets to strengthens Taiwan’s reputation as the hub of innovation.Media Contact:PRecious Communications for Taiwan ExcellenceTel: +65 6303 0567Email: taitra@preciouscomms.comOrganized by:International Trade Administration (TITA), MOEAThe International Trade Administration (TITA) is responsible for implementing policies and regulations governing foreign trade and economic cooperation. Its primary duties currently include participating in the activities of international economic and trade organizations and enhancing bilateral trade relations.Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the foremost non-profit, semi-governmental trade promotion organization in Taiwan. Jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several commercial organizations, TAITRA assists Taiwanese businesses and manufacturers with reinforcing their international competitiveness and in coping with the challenges they face in foreign markets. TAITRA boasts a well-coordinated trade promotion and information network of over 1,300 international marketing specialists stationed throughout its Taipei headquarters and 62 overseas offices worldwide. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, runs the annual BDO ESG Awards in its sixth year. BDO ESG Awards 2024 is now open for entries and will be closed by 23:59 HKT, 30 September 2024, centering the theme of ‘Carbon Neutrality’. Hong Kong listed companies are encouraged to participate, demonstrating their commitment to reducing carbon emissions. As always, the BDO ESG Awards has an independent judging panel to review and evaluate participating companies and select the final winners. With the standard of ESG reports of listed companies continuing to improve in recent years, BDO has brought in an independent professional organisation to conduct preliminary screening of the participating companies this year, in the hope of raising the standing of the Awards.BDO ESG AwardsThe BDO ESG Awards recognises outstanding listed companies on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong that have made positive impact in the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). BDO held the inaugural BDO ESG Awards in 2018 and was the first in Hong Kong to encourage greater social responsibility and to emphasise the importance of integrating sustainability into business models.Theme Award for carbon neutralityThe Theme Award will put a spotlight on the industry best practice to recognise the company that has achieved the biggest reduction in carbon emissions during the year, in both absolute terms and intensity, the best carbon reduction initiative launched during the year with the potential to significantly reduce the business’ carbon emissions in the long run and the most compelling long-term vision and action plan to achieve ‘net-zero’.Award categoryAs a renowned advocator of sustainability in the industry, BDO endeavours to provide a diverse array of award categories for non H-share companies and H-share* companies, commending those that have demonstrated outstanding performance in ESG.- Best in ESG Awards- Best in Reporting Awards- ESG Report of the Year Awards- Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards*- Theme AwardBDO keeps driving ESG best practicesBDO has long been an advocate of sustainability. It not only incorporates ESG factors into its own operations but also assists companies with ESG reporting and risk management.Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory, BDO Hong Kong, said, “With people becoming more and more aware of the impacts of modern development on the environment, the business world has come to realise it needs to change how it thinks and acts. In this sixth year of the BDO ESG Awards, we are seeing a surge in corporate ESG initiatives in Hong Kong, integrating ESG principles and climate change into their business strategies.“This year, ‘carbon neutrality’ is again our Theme Award as we understand achieving carbon neutrality is not just a goal, but a necessity, and businesses play a pivotal role in shaping that future. For responsible corporations, safeguarding and ensuring a sustainable future for all is a vital mission, and The BDO ESG Awards wishes to recognise and celebrate those that are taking bold steps towards realising that mission, demonstrating their commitment to a greener, more climate resilient world.”*It refers to companies listed on the HKEx’s List of H-share Companies.-End-Note to editorsAbout BDO LimitedBDO's global organisation extends across 166 countries and territories, with more than 115,600 professionals working in over 1,770 offices - and they're all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. BDO was established in Hong Kong in 1981 and is committed to facilitating the growth of businesses by advising the people behind them. BDO Hong Kong provides an extensive range of professional services including assurance services, risk advisory services, specialist advisory services and tax services. For more details, visit www.bdo.com.hk.ContactsSala LoSenior Marketing Manager and Team Head, BDO Hong KongHeidi LauSenior Marketing ManagerBDO Hong KongStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeYoko LiTel +852 2218 3042Mobile +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2218 2325Mobile +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hkTel +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Dorsett Changi City SingaporeHONG KONG, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hong Kong-headquartered and listed Far East Consortium International Limited’s (“FEC”, Stock Code: 35.HK) hotel operations and management arm, Dorsett Hospitality International (“DHI”), is pleased to announce its latest strategic investment. DHI has recently entered into a new joint venture, ‘Dorsett Atelier Capital Heeton Changi’, with partners. DHI will lead and add value by leading the remodelling and development of the property, asset management, as well as rebranding the property as ‘Dorsett Changi City Singapore’.Ms. Winnie Chiu, BBS, JP, Chairperson and Executive Director of DHI as well as Executive Director and Joint Managing Director of FEC said, “FEC and DHI are committed to forming strategic partnerships with like-minded investors to drive growth and create value for stakeholders. DHI is a proven partner with a strong track record for end-to-end hospitality developments, from site acquisition and advisory, property transformation and upgrade, to ongoing business operations.“This new joint venture marks the beginning of DHI’s new investment strategy, leveraging an asset-light model whereby acting as a minority equity partner and contributing our extensive experience and strong track record not only provides our partners with a more secure alternative for hotel investment, but also enables FEC to use its balance sheet more effectively,” Ms. Chiu added.“We are not only a hotel management company but also an owner, so interest of the owner is always our priority,” Ms. Chiu said.Dorsett Changi City Singapore will be DHI’s third property in the city state; 8 other new developments across Hong Kong, Australia and the United Kingdom are on the horizon.DHI is a global, fully-integrated hotel group with comprehensive expertise across the entire hotel lifecycle, from deal sourcing and design to construction, whether through greenfield, brownfield, or conversion projects, to asset management, including pre-opening, ongoing operations, and maximising yield through to exit.Its proven track record of creating value is highlighted by the acquisition of a Singapore hotel property in 2019 through a joint venture partnership. The property was subsequently rebranded as Dao by Dorsett Aparthotel in 2022, which led to its GOP doubling in the first year after rebranding, resulting in a 25% increase in valuation.About Far East Consortium International LimitedFar East Consortium International Limited (“FEC”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1972 (HKEx Stock Code: 35.HK). The Group is mainly engaged in property development and investment, hotel development and management, car park operations and facilities management, securities and financial product investment. The Group adopts the diversified regional strategy and the “Asian Wallet” strategy with business covering Hong Kong, Mainland China, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and other European countries.FEC official website: www.fecil.com.hkAbout Dorsett Hospitality InternationalDorsett Hospitality International is one of the fastest-growing hotel groups in Asia. With 54 properties in 22 major cities across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, the UK, Malaysia,Singapore, Japan and Europe, we offer a diverse international footprint alongside our strategic partners Palasino Group and AGORA Hospitality Group. Our four core brands – Dorsett Hotels, Dao by Dorsett, d.Collection and Silka Hotels – aim to provide exceptional guest experiences while making positive impacts in our local communities. Additional properties are in the development pipeline.Dorsett Hospitality International official website: www.dorsett.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年9月4日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 全球第五大會計及諮詢網絡BDO今年舉辦第六屆BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎。BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎2024現已接受報名，報名截止日期為香港時間2024年9月30日，23時59分。以環抱「碳中和」為主題，旨在鼓勵香港上市公司參與，一同展示其實踐減碳排放的承諾。一如既往，BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎設有獨立評審小組對參賽企業進行審查和評估，並選出最終獲獎企業。而有見近年上市公司的ESG報告水平有所提升，BDO亦希望進一步提高獎項的認受性，因此今年特意委聘一間獨立的專業機構對參選企業進行前期篩選。BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎為表揚於環境、社會及管治（ESG）範疇上表現突出並有正面影響的香港聯合交易所上市公司而設。BDO 於 2018 年舉辦首屆 BDO ESG 大獎，是香港首個ESG大獎，鼓勵企業更加關注社會責任，並强調將可持續發展納入業務模式的重要性。「碳中和」主題大獎今年的主題大獎將繼續聚焦表揚於「碳中和」方面體現最佳實踐的上市公司。得獎公司需於年內在絕對數量和强度方面實現最大減碳排量，並於本年度推出長遠而有效顯著降低企業碳排放量的減排措施，並具有最佳的長遠願景及實行計劃以達到「淨零排放」。獎項類別作為業界知名的可持續發展倡導者，BDO 致力為非H股上市公司及中國企業H股公司提供一系列多元化的獎項類別，以表彰在ESG方面表現傑出的企業。- ESG 最佳表現大獎- 最佳 ESG 報告大獎- ESG年度大獎- ESG突出表現大獎 — H股公司*- 主題大獎BDO不斷推動ESG最佳實踐BDO 一直以來均為可持續發展倡導者，不但將 ESG 元素納入BDO各事務所的營運模式，而且亦致力協助企業編寫 ESG 報告和進行風險管理。立信德豪董事兼風險諮詢服務總監鄭文漢表示：「隨著人們越漸意識到現代發展對環境所造成的影響，商界同樣意識到有需要改變其思維和行為模式。來到第六屆BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎,我們觀察到越來越多香港企業推行ESG相關措施，並將ESG原則和氣候變化融入其業務策略。」鄭文漢總結：「我們明白實現碳中和不僅是一個目標，而是必需的。企業在塑造未來中發揮著關鍵的作用，因此，今年『碳中和』再度成為我們的主題大獎。對負責任的企業來而言，守護和確保全人類共享的可持續未來是一項重要的使命。藉著BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎，我們希望對那些為實現這使命而採取重大舉措、承諾造就更環保、更能應對氣候變化的世界之企業，予以肯定和讚賞。」*為香港聯合交易所中國企業H股公司名單上的上市公司-完-編輯垂注有關香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司 (BDO Limited)香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司是BDO會計師事務所國際網絡的香港成員所。BDO國際網絡遍佈全球166個國家及地區，透過逾1,770多個辦事處及超過115,600多名專業人員，在世界各地提供財務諮詢服務。立信德豪自1981年在香港成立，致力透過全面的專業服務協助企業成長。專業服務包括審計服務、風險諮詢服務、專項諮詢服務及稅務服務。有關詳情，可參閱網站www.bdo.com.hk。查詢聯絡盧瑞燕立信德豪市場部高級經理及部門主管香港劉玉娟立信德豪市場部高級經理香港縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒李希彤電話 +852 2218 3042手提 +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2218 2325手提 +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2114 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

新加坡樟宜帝盛酒店香港, 2024年9月4日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 總部設於香港的上市公司遠東發展有限公司 (「遠東發展」)，股份代號：35.HK) 旗下專注酒店發展、營運及管理的帝盛酒店集團(「帝盛酒店）」)欣然宣佈最新的策略性投資項目。帝盛酒店與合作夥伴成立了一間合資企業「Dorsett Atelier Capital Heeton Changi」，共同投資一項酒店項目。帝盛酒店將牽頭負責該物業的開發及資產管理、重塑物業品牌，並將該酒店項目重新命名為「新加坡樟宜帝盛酒店」。帝盛酒店主席及執行董事、遠東發展聯席董事總經理兼執行董事邱詠筠（銅紫荊星章，太平紳士）表示：「遠東發展與帝盛酒店致力於與志同道合的投資者建立策略夥伴關係，促進集團增長，一如既往地為所有持份者創造價值。帝盛酒店集團從選址顧問服務、物業改造與升級以及業務營運等方面擁有豐富經驗，是合作夥伴的不二之選。帝盛酒店上一次在新加坡收購了Oakwood酒店並將其重塑為Dao by Dorsett, 在我們的獨特管理和經營方式下，酒店的經營毛利潤在同年即上升80%。」邱女士強調：「此合資企業標誌著帝盛酒店邁向新的投資策略。我們將逐步轉向輕資產模式，以少數股權持有者的身份管理及營運酒店。該合作模式不但為我們的夥伴提供了更穩健的方式以投資酒店，亦可以幫助遠東發展更有效地使用自有資本。」邱女士表示：「帝盛酒店集團是一間綜合性酒店集團，集團過去的表現足以證明，我們是酒店的開發者，同時也是酒店的持有者和營運者。而作為酒店的持有者，持有者的權益必然是我們首要的考量標準。」新加坡樟宜帝盛酒店將是帝盛酒店集團位於新加坡的第三間酒店；此外，帝盛酒店已有計劃在香港、澳洲、英國及日本開展另外八個項目。關於遠東發展有限公司1972 年，遠東發展有限公司在香港聯合交易所有限公司上市（香港交易所股份代號：35.HK）。集團主要業務包括物業發展及投資、酒店發展及管理、停車場及設施管理以及證券與金融產品投資。集團採取多元化區域策略和「亞洲足跡」的戰略，業務遍佈香港、中國內地、澳洲、紐西蘭、馬來西亞、新加坡、英國及歐洲其他國家。遠東發展官方網站: www.fecil.com.hk關於帝盛酒店集團帝盛酒店集團是亞洲發展最快的酒店集團之一。帝盛酒店集團於全球22個主要城市，分別位於中國中陸、香港、澳洲、英國、馬來西亞、新加坡、日本和歐洲大陸，擁有合共54個物業。我們與策略夥伴 Palasino Group 及 AGORA Hospitality Group 攜手合作，提供多元化的國際服務。我們的四個核心品牌 - 帝盛酒店、Dao by Dorsett、d.Collection 和 絲麗酒店 - 旨在提供卓越的賓客體驗，同時對當地社區產生積極的影響。展望未來，我們將有更多的項目正在籌劃中。帝盛酒店集團官方網站: www.dorsett.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Construction growth in Singapore sees a 12 percent rise in productivity in 2024, outstripping the country’s modest overall GDP growth rate of 2-3 percent four times over, according to global professional services company, Turner & Townsend[1].With construction volume anticipated to reach between S$32bn to S$38bn by the end of 2024[2], Turner, and Townsend’s Singapore Market Intelligence cites a series of government backed initiatives and major state projects, such as Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) and Tuas Port, are key contributors boosting demand.Recent built environment incentives including the enhanced Contractors Registration System (CRS), the Productivity Innovation Project (PIP), the Future Energy Fund and Energy Efficient Grant are supporting activity. By year-end, the Singaporean state is expected to contribute to 55 percent of domestic construction projects while the private sector is poised for a contribution of 45 percent.  Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, the construction market in Singapore is also benefitting from investment in digital infrastructure and the launch of the NEC4[3] contract by the Building Construction Authority (BCA). The latter providing favourable conditions and extensive options for collaborative contracting.While the overall growth trajectory is positive for the domestic construction sector, there are still challenges to navigate principally the availability of skilled labour. The departure of many construction workers during the pandemic continues to highlight the labour squeeze and increasing costs to secure the right talent.Khoo Sze Boon, Managing Director, Turner & Townsend in Singapore, said:“Construction demand in Singapore is on course to surpass last year by a significant margin which is positive for our domestic economy. The industry's overall positive outlook stems from the series of ongoing government initiatives connected to the built environment including robust schemes to promote funding, foster technological advancements, ensure ease of doing business, and boost sustainable green initiatives.“While challenges persist, such as manpower shortages and rising costs, optimism around collaborative contracting schemes and the digitization of processes will further improve productivity. We believe now is the time for our industry to really embrace collaborative contracting which will offset rising construction costs and transform the construction sector for the better to ensure long-term resilience.”[1] GDP growth according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore, Construction growth according to Building Construction Authority, calculated based on 2024 demand forecast of $38bn over the 2023 demand of $33.8bn.[2] According to the Building Construction Authority as of 15 January 2024[3] NEC4 contract is a suite of contracts for effective project management and collaborationAbout Turner & TownsendTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 12,000 people in 49 countries. Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, we specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions.We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.We are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.www.turnerandtownsend.comNotes to EditorsThe full report is available on the Turner & Townsend website: Home - SGMI 2024 (turnerandtownsend.com)For more information, please contact:PRecious CommunicationsDalvinder KaurEmail: dalvinder@preciouscomms.comTel: 63030567 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MANILA, Sept 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Global nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity announces a significant addition to its leadership team. Elizabeth “Liz” Satow has been appointed as the Area Vice President for Asia and the Pacific and will be a pivotal leader to drive Habitat’s strategic initiatives and foster collaboration and growth within and outside the region.Elizabeth Satow, who joined Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific as Area Vice President, looks forward to being a strong housing advocate in Asia and the Pacific and beyond.Satow, who joined Habitat on August 5, has over two decades of experience in leading multinational teams and implementing operational strategies. She has a proven track record of generating resources with institutional donors, which will be a valuable asset as Habitat cultivates its strategic partnerships and funding relationships. She has also successfully managed change initiatives to enhance organizational health, accountability, and disaster responses.Habitat for Humanity Area Vice President Elizabeth Satow (left) joins a house painting activity in the village of Wada, Pune district, Maharashtra, India. In this photo are (center, with yellow hardhat) Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and (right) Anna Charly, Director of Volunteer Programmes and Individual Fundraising, Habitat for Humanity India.“In her role as our leader in Asia and the Pacific region, Liz will be instrumental as we seek to deepen our impact, increase our influence, grow our resources, leverage innovation, and maximize organizational effectiveness,” said Patrick Canagasingham, the Chief Operating Officer of Habitat for Humanity.Satow has expressed her enthusiasm in joining Habitat to drive the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. She is looking forward to serving as a housing advocate, nurturing relationships with the various national organizations and key partners throughout the region and beyond.Though Satow is from the USA, she was born in India and has spent a large part of her life in Asia. She holds a Master of Arts in International Development from The American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The College of Wooster.On August 20, Elizabeth Satow, Habitat for Humanity Area Vice President, participates in the handover ceremony of 15 climate-resilient homes in Wada village, Pune district, Mahrashtra, India.About Habitat for HumanityDriven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in U.S.A. Since its founding in 1976, the housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, Habitat for Humanity has supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org/asiapacific.For further information, please contact:Rona AzucenaRAzucena@habitat.org+63 916 545 8310 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MIAMI, FL, Sept 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - K2 Partnering Solutions, a leading worldwide provider of consultative technology services and solutions in the enterprise applications, AI, and cloud space, has today announced the appointment of Abe Iruegas as Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Iruegas brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished 27-year career, most recently as Global SAP Managed Services Leader at IBM, where he achieved remarkable results leading the development and execution of go-to-market strategies in an evolving SAP ecosystem.Abe IruegasAbe Iruegas, Chief Revenue Officer of K2 Partnering SolutionsBefore IBM, Mr. Iruegas served as the Applications & Technology Executive Leader at DXC Technology, where he led sales and managed a partner organization that delivered outstanding growth in the Americas.Mr. Iruegas will join the K2 Partnering Solutions leadership team to help scale K2's consulting services for global clients and further develop strategic partnerships worldwide. The appointment will boost K2's capabilities to guide clients through business and IT transformation, improve their critical technology capabilities, and drive growth."I am thrilled to join K2 and embark on this new journey alongside such a talented team. I look forward to working with K2's global clients as their trusted partner and guiding them as they embark on transforming their business with the massive shift to cloud and business AI in the enterprise applications space, " said Abe Iruegas, CRO of K2 Partnering Solutions."Abe's leadership, strategic vision, and extensive experience driving digital transformation will add significant value to our clients and partners," said Antonio Gulino, CEO of K2 Partnering Solutions. "We are humbled by the continued trust our clients put in K2's expertise and Abe's appointment is a testament to our commitment to deliver outstanding value in a highly complex IT landscape."About K2 Partnering SolutionsK2 Partnering Solutions provides unique end-to-end consultative technology solutions in the enterprise applications, AI, and cloud space. It delivers highly skilled human capital and integrated managed services to support leading companies in developing, implementing, and operating critical technology and business solutions. K2 operates in more than 50 countries and serves clients across multiple industries.Contact InformationDylan GriffithsSenior Vice President Marketingdgriffiths@k2partnering.com020 4592 0141SOURCE: K2 Partnering Solutions Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, Sept 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 18th Frost & Sullivan Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit and the 3rd New Investment Event (NIE 2024), was held in Shanghai from August 27-30, 2024, co-hosted by LeadLeo. With the theme of “Converging Innovation, Gathering Strength, Shaping a Quality-Driven Future”, NIE 2024 hosted a plenary session and six themed forums bringing together insights from across the industry ecosystem of corporates, academia, research institutes, investors, and media organizations. The aim of the event was to explore growth opportunities , new markets, and drivers of China’s economy in the new era. Frost & Sullivan has hosted its Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit for over 30 years globally, and 2024 marked the 18th successful year of China hosting the Event.This year, the summit focused on key trending topics such as New Quality Productive Forces ("New quality productive forces" refers to productivity led by technological innovation that breaks away from the traditional mode of economic growth and development pathway. Adding technological content to productivity, it has the characteristics of high-end technology, high efficiency as well as high quality and quantity), Brand Globalization, Life Sciences, Changing Consumption Patterns, Food & Beverage, ESG, “AI +” and Intelligent Manufacturing, among others. Attended by over 3,000 delegates, the Conference facilitated in-depth discussions leveraging Frost & Sullivan’s insights on various Industries and the global capital markets. It offered optimal growth solutions for enterprises to survive and thrive through transformation.David Frigstad, Global Chairman of Frost & Sullivan, shared insights on the transformative power of the Intelligence Revolution shaping the global economy. He emphasized that we are living in a time where advancements in technology, particularly in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, have the potential to significantly improve productivity and create important new opportunities for businesses worldwide. David believes that Chinese companies, with their expertise in manufacturing and successful integration of cutting-edge technologies, are uniquely positioned to become leading global players. To seize these opportunities, he encourages Chinese companies to build robust ecosystems across the entire value chain, from supply chains to customer engagement, marketing, and technological innovation, and to forge strategic partnerships that will drive success in the evolving global market.As the world embarks on a path of monumental transformation, deeply impacting various industries, Aroop Zutshi, Global Managing Partner and Executive Board Member of Frost & Sullivan, highlighted the dual nature of these changes – a blend of challenges and nascent growth opportunities, with sustainable development at the core. At the forefront of this global shift, China stands as a leader, propelling global economic growth through its enterprises that are forging world-class products and solutions. He expressed Frost & Sullivan's earnest desire to witness an increasing number of Chinese companies ascending to prominence globally. He further emphasized that a thriving capital market signifies the proliferation of growth avenues, fostering the realization of this aspiration. Amidst this paradigm shift, Frost & Sullivan remains committed to guiding businesses through the intricate landscape of growth opportunities, leveraging its robust Growth Pipeline Engine and FrostRadar insights. By empowering enterprises with actionable strategies, best practices, and a robust ecosystem, Frost & Sullivan aims to facilitate a seamless transformational growth journey for companies navigating the complexities of today's dynamic market.Dr. Neil Wang, Global Partner and Greater China Chairman of Frost & Sullivan highlighted China's remarkable economic growth over the past 40 years of reform. He emphasized the need for exploring unique development paths to achieve greater breakthroughs, particularly focusing on the cultivation of new quality productive forces, which was a key theme of the conference. Drawing on Frost & Sullivan's 60+ years’ experience, global data, insights, and extensive analytics on future trends in industries like AI, intelligent manufacturing, and life sciences, Dr. Neil Wang showcased the company's commitment to predicting and guiding China's growth opportunities. He also noted Frost & Sullivan's pivotal role in facilitating the globalization of Chinese enterprises and promoting brand building in line with national strategies. Finally, he reiterated the conference's dedication to fostering international cooperation and shared growth prospects, marking a successful continuation of Frost & Sullivan's global summit tradition.About Frost & SullivanThe Transformation Growth Journey CompanyFor over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has been a global leader for its role in growth advisory. We help corporate leaders, and governments to navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success.Media ContactCompany Name: Frost & SullivanCity, State, Country: Shanghai, ChinaAddress: Room 2504, Wheelock Square, No.1717 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District, ShanghaiContact Person: Rachel ZhangEmail: rachel.zhang@frostchina.comTele: +86 021-3209-6800Website: http://www.frostchina.com/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - September 3, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce this business update on its recently commissioned Modular Graphene Production Plant at Richlands, Australia.Figure 1: Graphene Production Plant Project TeamTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/221932_ac9be57c04a1b96c_001full.jpgThe newly commissioned Graphene Production Plant as seen in Figure 1 has been operating and producing Graphene since its commissioning date in December 2023.The performance of the production unit has exceeded the Company's expectations in both graphene production rate and graphene quality. The Company continues to perform minor optimisations with this new production plant which have both increased production yield and quality of the graphene.The Company has also authorised a total of AU$250k of capital expenditure for new equipment for quality assurance and quality control purposes of the Company's graphene for its Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery and its liquid graphene products, THERMAL-XR® and G® Lubricant. The equipment being procured by the Company includes: a Raman Spectrometer and a Particle Size Analyzer amongst others. These are sophisticated analytical and characterisation laboratory equipment which will be operated by GMG scientists and technicians. To date the Company has been fortunate to work with various Universities to obtain this analysis. Once the equipment is procured, delivered, commissioned and operational the Company will largely be self-sufficient on testing of its nano materials.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "We are very excited to see the new modular plant exceed expectations in terms of graphene production and quality. The expansion of our graphene characterisation equipment will also reduce learning loop times for optimisation projects where we no longer have to wait for University equipment access. The graphene production system uses GMG's self developed innovative plasma technology which creates the high quality graphene GMG's end products need to deliver their notable benefits."GMG's Chairman and Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "It is great to see the Company's production technology maturing to this point as this is GMG's fundamental core competency. Ongoing graphene production and characterisation developments will only support the Company's ability to develop and provide its useful liquid graphene products and Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery."About GMG www.graphenemg.comGMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications.In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving paint), lubricants and fluids. In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of G+AI Batteries.For further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation: statements relating to the type of equipment being procured by the Company and the operators of such equipment; and the expected benefits of the analytical and characterisation laboratory equipment.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation: assumptions relating to the type of equipment that will be procured by the Company; that the equipment will be operated by the Company's scientists and technicians; that once the equipment is procured the Company will be able to perform its own testing of nano materials; that the expansion of GMG's characterisation equipment will reduce learning loop times for optimisation projects as the Company will no longer have to wait for University equipment access; and that ongoing graphene production and characterisation developments will support the Company's ability to develop and provide its products. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the Company will be unable to procure the expected equipment; that the Company's scientists and technicians will be unable to operate the new equipment; that even if the expected equipment is procured, that Company will not become self-sufficient in testing its own nano materials; that the expansion of the Company's graphene characterisation equipment will not reduce learning loop times for optimisation projects; that ongoing graphene production and characterisation developments will not support the Company's ability to develop and provide its products; risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets; the volatility of global capital markets; political instability; the failure of the Company to obtain regulatory approvals, attract and retain skilled personnel; unexpected development and production challenges; unanticipated costs; and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated October 12, 2023 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/221932 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- 700+ international exhibitors are taking part- Watch & Clock Fair covers a wide range of watch products in nine zones, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for buyers- Exhibitors can grasp market trends and promote new products, including timepieces with smart technology as well as unique and personalised designs- Salon de TIME opens fully to the public for the first time, offering performances, product launches, lucky draws, engraving demonstrations and moreHONG KONG, Sept 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 43rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 12nd Salon de TIME, – jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd – open today. While the physical fairs run until 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the online exhibition will continue until 14 September.More than 700 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions are showcasing exquisitely crafted watches, accessories and parts, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for global buyers.The two fairs include pavilions from Guangdong, Guangzhou, Taiwan, as well as South Korea, which is returning after the pandemic. The fairs are also welcoming new exhibitors from Belgium and Denmark as well as Greek, Turkish and British brands.Salon de TIME is fully open to the public for the first time, giving the public an opportunity to appreciate the finest watch craftsmanship. Some brands are also providing on-site retail sales.A one-stop sourcing platformThis year, the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair has nine zones. The Pageant of Eternity showcases OEM and ODM high-end watches. Other exhibition areas include Clocks, Complete Watches, Machinery & Equipment, OEM Smart Watches, Packaging & Display, Parts, Components & Accessories, Pre-owned Watches and Trade Services.Salon de TIME has five themed zones: World Brand Piazza, Renaissance Moment, Wearable Tech, Chic & Trendy and Craft Treasure. These will present more than 130 renowned watch brands from Switzerland, France, Germany and more.World Brand Piazza, sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch, is a highlight of this year's exhibition, displaying limited-edition watches from 10 prestigious brands: Baume & Mercier, Bovet, Corum, CVSTOS, DeWitt, Franck Muller, Kerbedanz, Montblanc, Parmigiani Fleurier and Sarcar.Exhibitors are increasingly prioritising high-tech development, strengthening their research and development and design processes.Distinctive and personalised designToday's watch market demand is becoming more diversified. In addition to pursuing watch quality and functionality, wearers also hope to showcase their personality and taste through unique and personalised designs. SIWP (Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion) and French pavilion Francéclat are also returning, bringing along 17 European brands. In addition, the International Luxury Group (ILG), following an enthusiastic response last year, has increased the number of brands it is bringing from 8 to 15, including well-known brands, such as Kenneth Cole, Police and Timberland, among others.- Italian brand Police, which has added screw decorative details to the right side of the watch body to create a strong industrial style and unconventional design. (Booth: 3G-A08)- American brand SAGA, which uses advanced watch technology to develop its unique jewellery-based DNA Bangle Watch series. SAGA has also partnered with China's lunar exploration project to launch its Space series. (Booth: 3F-D02)- Chinese brand Moonyang, founded by designer Sun Lei, which is presenting watches with a space yacht design. The timing buttons and watch lugs resemble power boosters, enhancing the watches’ style and functionality. (Booth: 3F-D01)International IP crossover combines cultural and creative touchesWatch brands have also been leveraging popular IP to attract different customer segments. Examples at this year’s fairs include:- Memorigin has renewed its partnership with movie star Stephen Chow to launch a limited-edition watch. The design is inspired by Mr Chow’s NFT project, Nobody. Each dial takes up to eight hours to craft, with a tourbillon movement that has an oscillation frequency of 28,800 times per hour. (Booth: 3F-D03)- Hong Kong watch brand ANPASSA has launched a watch with the Kowloon Walled City theme to tie in with the hit movie, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. The watchmaker uses micro-engraving technology and a special diamond knife to carve the walled city outline, while AR technology can display different scenes on smartphones. (Booth: 3F-A05)- Hong Kong exhibitor Master Time Industrial Ltd has teamed up with Marvel to launch a stylish watch with superhero elements. The watch is equipped with a 3D dial, an alloy case and semi-skeletonised hands. (Booth: 1D-A18)Leveraging trends in sustainability and healthMore watch manufacturers are using sustainable materials to make watches, watch straps and packaging. The two fairs have added a Green Solutions Suppliers label this year to facilitate sourcing for buyers, with 30 exhibitors displaying related products. These include:- Local exhibitor Gordon C. & Company Limited, which uses natural fibres in its watch-making, such as bark to make cases and apple peel to make straps. The finished product is lighter than steel watches, showing a combination of eco-friendliness and creativity. (Booth: 1D-B13)- German brand Lilienthal Berlin, which has launched the world's first watch with a case made from recycled coffee grounds. This watch, which smells like coffee when worn, won the NY Product Design Awards, the Green Product Award and the iF Design Award. (Booth: 3G-B11)Watchmakers are also developing more smartwatches that can help monitor health as well as tell the time. This year's Wearable Tech zone, led by The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, has gathered more than 10 companies to showcase the entire supply chain for smart wearables. These companies include:- Local brand S52, which has launched a smartwatch with a carbon fibre case, making the watch extremely strong and lightweight. In addition, the watch is equipped with Huawei's movement system, which can monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels as well as tracking more than 100 different types of sport data. (Booth: 3F-B03)- German brand OSKRON, which has developed a new remote monitoring solution, Link2Care, for elderly patients. Both watches and accessories can monitor health data, supporting the work of caregivers. (Booth: 3F-E08)Engaging activities to drive public participationThis year’s Salon de TIME is fully open to the public for five days, with a series of exciting activities lined up to engage the public. In addition to watch parades and product launches, Hong Kong metal engraving artist Carlos Koo will demonstrate the art of watch engraving, while two watch industry KOLs, Ko Sir and Billy Chan, will share their experiences when buying watches.Celebrities will also take part in product launches, including table tennis players Doo Hoi-kem and Wong Chun-ting, who just represented Hong Kong in the Paris Olympics, Hong Kong singer Aka Chiu, YouTuber Jeffrey Fok and more.Visitors also have the chance to win luxury watches, such as SAGA, Timing, TACS, and Anne Klein in lucky draws. In the Smart Bidding session, participants can bid for their favourite watches, including brands such as Arbutus, ZEROO, and Como Milano, with prices starting at 90% off the retail price.Industry representatives analyse trendsThere are forums, seminars and exchange activities, focusing on market trends and information. The Hong Kong International Watch Forum held this afternoon has invited representatives from watch associations from France, Japan, Mainland China, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to share trade data, industry trends and sustainable practices in different regions.The annual Asian Watch Conference will be held tomorrow on 4 September. This year’s theme is The Infinite Possibilities with Watches. Mr Clifton Chiu, Euromonitor International Senior Research Analyst, Mr Frank Chen, Huawei Device BG Sales Director of Module, and Mr Pierre Burgun, CEO of Pierre Lannier and Vice President of France Horlogerie, will look at innovation in smart wearables and emerging trends in the fashion watch market.On 5 September, Dr Chung-wai Cheung, Research Assistant Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Member of Research Institute for Smart Ageing, Mr Michael Ertl, CEO and Founder of ME & Friends AG, and Mr Paul Anthony Yuen, Director Dayton Industrial Co., Ltd and Secretary-General of The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, will discuss how wearable products can improve the lives of the elderly.Design competition announces this year’s winnersThe 41st Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition – jointly organised by The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd and Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd – has two categories: Go Beyond Innovation for the Open Group and Talent Moment for the Student Group. A Made-to-Sell Award has been added for student entries with market potential.This year’s winner of the Open Group is Vertical 6.0, a special design by Wong Ting Bong for car enthusiasts. The watch surface and dial resemble a supercar’s speedometer.The champion of the Student Group is Lau Cheuk Lai from Creative Secondary School. His work, Liminality, blurs the boundaries between watches and jewellery, combining AI with tradition and decoration with practicality.The Made-to-Sell Award goes to Yip Yu Ching from Hong Kong Design Institute for her work Starlight. The watch is inspired by stargazing with design concepts of positioning and constellation display functions.All winning and shortlisted works are now on display at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. The award ceremony will be held on 7 September at The Dial in Hall 3FG of Salon de TIME. Guest judge, artiste Benjamin Yuen has been invited to attend.Scan2Match extends online connections with exhibitorsThe fairs follow the HKTDC EXHIBITION+ hybrid model. The online exhibition, which has already opened, will run until 14 September. During this period, exhibitors can match with potential buyers from around the world through the HKTDC Click2Match smart business matching platform.HKTDC also provides its Scan2Match offline-to-online service, allowing buyers to scan exhibitor QR codes at the fairs using the HKTDC Marketplace app.Buyers can also use the app to bookmark favourite exhibitors, browse product information and the interactive floor plan, make enquiries and continue online chat with exhibitors during or after the fair period.Asia’s premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE will also be held on 4-7 September at HKCEC, showcasing more than 380 watch and fashion brands from around the world.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3ZcYy2vThe 43rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 12nd Salon de TIME opened today. Guests attending the opening ceremony included (front row, from left): Eric Lai, Co-Chairman, Fair Organising Committee of HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2024, Lawrence Chan, President, Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited; Gary Lau, Chairman, HKTDC Watches & Clocks Advisory Committee; Maggie Wong Siu-chu, JP, Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government; Margaret Fong, Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Raymond Cheng, Principal Honorary President, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd; Jackson Lam, Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, and Edmond Ng, Co-Chairman, Fair Organising Committee of HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2024.The Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME attracted global trade buyers to source a wide range of exquisitely crafted watches, accessories and parts.Salon de TIME presents more than 130 international brands across five zones, which are also open to the public.Sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch for the 14th consecutive year, the World Brand Piazza at Salon de TIME showcased 10 world-class watch brands.Product launches and watch parades held during the fair feature models wearing and interpreting magnificent timepieces.Award-winning works and finalists of the 41st HK Watch & Clock Design Competition showcase local creativity.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email : johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgBubble MaTel: (852) 2584 4369Email : bubble.ma@hktdc.orgWebsitesHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwatchfair/enSalon de TIME: https://www.hktdc.com/event/te/enHKTDC Media Room: mediaroom.hktdc.com About 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 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

上海, 2024年9月3日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 由弗若斯特沙利文（Frost & Sullivan，簡稱：“沙利文”）主辦，頭豹協辦的2024第十八届沙利文中國增長、科創與領導力峰會暨第三届新投資大會於8月28日-8月30日在上海靜安瑞吉酒店成功舉辦。大會集結超200位海內外重磅嘉賓、超100場演講/圓桌，現場專業觀衆規模超3,000人。本届沙利文新投資大會以“凝新聚力·質贏未來”爲主題，滙聚全球産業界、學術界、投資界的智慧與力量，共同探討新時代下中國經濟的新增長點、新市場、新賽道。大會爲期三天，共設置1場開幕式暨全體大會，6場主題行業分論壇，分別圍繞生命科學新投資、新消費暨食飲餐飲産業投資、ESG與新質生産力、上市公司高質量發展、AI與數字經濟、智能製造、品牌出海等前沿熱門議題進行深入探討，融合多元視角，凝聚廣泛共識，推動各方合作發展新篇章。共話“新投資” 共謀新增長沙利文全球董事局主席富大爲（David Frigstad）先生表示，當前全球經濟正處於智能革命的關鍵時期，這將極大地推動生産力的發展，並爲全球企業創造前所未有的機遇。他指出，中國企業尤其能够利用其在製造業方面的優勢和技術集成能力，在全球市場上佔據有利地位。爲了把握這些機遇，企業需要構建完整的價值鏈生態系統，包括供應鏈、客戶鏈、營銷鏈和技術鏈等，並尋找合適的合作夥伴共同開發這些機會。此外，富大爲表達了對中國企業在全球探索新機會的信心與期待。沙利文全球主管合夥人兼董事局執行董事祖亞儒（Aroop Zutshi）先生指出，在時下這個快速變化的時代，每家企業都面臨前所未有的挑戰與機遇。如何在複雜多變的環境中，塑造增長機會，激發績效增長速度，成爲市場共同關注的課題。據其介紹，爲了實現這一目標，沙利文創新性地引入了「增長管綫引擎」概念。這一引擎由五個關鍵部分組成：增長機會、機會評估、市場策略、規劃與執行、監測與優化。它們相互關聯，共同驅動企業的轉型增長之旅。未來，增長管綫引擎將成爲企業轉型與增長的重要驅動力。沙利文全球合夥人兼大中華區董事長王昕博士全面闡述了當前中國經濟面臨的挑戰與機遇。他首先提出新質生産力的培育與發展，是中國實現更大飛躍與突破的關鍵。隨後他對《中國未來50年産業發展趨勢白皮書》進行發佈介紹，預測中國未來發展重大機遇與廣闊前景。王昕博士表示，沙利文已助力上萬家中國企業走向國際資本市場，是企業出海的「橋梁」。他進一步介紹沙利文富大爲主席的新書The Growth Coaching Book，以及正在撰寫的出海新書對中國企業國際化戰略的指導作用，並呼籲與會者分享成功的出海經驗，共同推動中國企業全球化發展。王昕博士充分肯定了品牌建設對企業、社會及中國未來發展的重要意義，邀請與會者分享經驗，共同打造大國品牌。首日的開幕式暨全體大會衆星雲集。上海交通大學上海高級金融學院執行理事屠光紹、中國肝炎防治基金會理事長、中國疾控中心原主任王宇教授、上海現代服務業聯合會會長孫建平博士、中國廣告協會會長、國際廣告協會全球副主席張國華、中國上市公司協會黨委委員、副會長孫念瑞、聯合國開發計劃署駐華代表處、可持續發展目標本地化項目主任王東、香港獨立非執行董事協會創會會長、亞洲獨立非執行董事協會主席范仁達博士等重要嘉賓出席活動，致辭或發表演講。近20項重磅研究成果發佈 促進産業價值與資本能量共生繁榮據悉，本屆沙利文新投資大會滙集行業乾貨與投資趨勢洞察，覆蓋宏觀趨勢、價值投資等話題，現場發佈了包括《中國未來50年産業發展趨勢白皮書》、《中國ESG與新質生産力行業洞察與實踐白皮書》、《2024年中國行研人才發展藍皮書》、《2024年中國PE/VC基金行業CFO白皮書》、《2024中國生物醫藥出海現狀與趨勢藍皮書》、《2024年港股18A生物科技公司發行投資活報告》、《醫療供應鏈精細化管理（SPD）行業現狀與發展趨勢藍皮書》、《雙碳紀元：産業機遇與挑戰白皮書》、《2024年中國專精特新企業發展系列白皮書》、《大國品牌競爭力發展報告》、《2024中國火鍋行業白皮書》、《2024中國食品飲料行業白皮書》、《2024年港股人工智能行業發展白皮書》、《2024年中國大模型行研能力年中評測》、《2024年中國生成式AI行業最佳應用實踐方案獎項報告》等近二十項重磅研究成果，並揭曉了2024沙利文ESG與新質生産力企業名錄、2024年中國PE/VC機構CFO榜單、2024年中國生成式AI行業最佳應用實踐榜單等一系列評選結果。沙利文全球合夥人兼大中華區董事長王昕博士表示：「作爲『橋梁』，我們看好中國，同時也看好由中國領導的全球未來，將持續助力中國企業走向世界。沙利文峰會在全球有30多年歷史，在中國連續成功舉辦18届，風雨無阻。未來將延續大會立足上海、服務中國、面向全球、合作共贏的承諾，幫助企業實現國內與出海增長戰略，通過科創賦能産業轉型升級，培育富有領導力的中國企業家，最終促進中國經濟社會高質量發展！」 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年9月3日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 國泰君安國際控股有限公司（“國泰君安國際”、“公司”或“集團”，股份代號：1788.HK）宣佈，國際權威金融雜誌《機構投資者》（Institutional Investor）揭曉“亞洲最佳管理團隊”獲獎名單，表彰在企業管理和投資者關係工作中表現卓越的企業。國泰君安國際憑藉出色的表現，在18個行業領域1,323家公司中脫穎而出，榮獲銀行與非銀金融領域多項大獎。其中，公司連續第四年獲評為亞洲“最受尊敬企業”，並在“最佳ESG”及“最佳董事會”等類別評選中均獲得亮眼成績，位列行業前三位。國泰君安國際始終堅定“金融報國”理念與“金融向善”的情懷，致力成為“受人尊敬、全面領先、服務全球”的金融服務商。公司一貫保持高水準企業管治，堅信良好的管治對公司業務的可持續發展及長遠成功至關重要。公司董事会高效运作，以勤勉的態度管理公司事務，領導公司發展，並經管理团队的领导力及执行力將發展戰略及理念貫徹到公司經營的每個層面。同時，公司重視與投資者的溝通，通過多個渠道及時、準確地披露公司最新發展及其他信息，保持透明度。近年來，公司一直在金融行业中积极发挥社会责任，不僅推動自身的低碳綠色發展，更以專業綠色金融服務協助企業進行綠色轉型，在ESG战略与实践方面均取得了矚目的成績。本次全球權威金融雜誌對國泰君安國際的嘉許體現了全球投資者和社會公眾對公司的高度認可，為公司持續高水準發展增添了動力。未來，公司將再接再厲，以務實穩健、可持續的發展回饋投資者、股東和社會各界的支持和認可。關於《機構投資者》雜誌《機構投資者》雜誌于1967年在美國紐約成立，是全球最具影響力的金融雜誌之一，雜誌每年針對亞太地區上市公司開展管理團隊評選，評選結果備受資本市場的認可，也被業內視作全球投資風向標。2024年度“亞太地區管理團隊”的評選結果收集了3,091名投資組合經理和買方分析師以及740名賣方分析師的意見，根據所有上市公司在“最佳首席執行官”、“最佳首席財務官”、“最佳投資者關係專業人員”、“最佳投資者關係企業”、“最佳環境、社會及治理”和“最佳董事會”六個類別的表現作出排名，評估範疇主要涉及高級管理層的可及性、財務披露、公司治理、市值管理等多個主要方面。– 完 – Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

Research Triangle Park, NC, Sept 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eton Solutions, a leader in comprehensive wealth management ERP systems for family offices has announced the launch of EtonGPT™ the world's first GenAI module for family offices globally. EtonGPT™ integrates the powerful transactional capabilities of Eton Solution's ERP platform, with sophisticated conversational AI functionalities.Eton Solutions will enable the majority of the 750 families on AtlasFive® to benefit from EtonGPT™. It will be available exclusively to AtlasFive® users to enhance the productivity of their family offices.EtonGPT™ will improve family office operations by seamlessly integrating data stored in documents with transaction data on AtlasFive®, thereby helping streamline processes and lead to a boost in productivity. Several of Eton Solutions clients, including Shade Tree Advisors (US), Todd Family Office (New Zealand) and Aglaia Family Office (Singapore) have been using this new AI enabled platform. It will allow them to access information and conduct in-depth analyses of their investment and asset portfolios. EtonGPT™ doubles up as both an internal search and data extraction tool within the secure centralized database of the cloud-native AtlasFive® ERP platform.Backed by pending patents, this hybrid AI platform marries the best features of various AI technologies. It incorporates machine learning, expert systems-based business rule engines, and large language models to deliver unparalleled accuracy and insights. It leverages AI-driven data extraction, summarization, generation, inferencing, and transformation to help family offices operate more efficiently and securely.Satyen Patel, Eton Solutions’ executive chairman said, “Our AtlasFive® solution was the first to offer a centralized data platform that had integrated structured data processing across accounting, investment and tax functions. With the launch of EtonGPT™, the world's first family office LLM, we are embracing cutting-edge technology and reshaping the future of family office management across the globe. AI is increasingly being deployed across businesses. While family offices have largely remained rooted in manual processes, with the integration of AI, they will undergo an unparalleled change, making them resilient and future-ready.”“With EtonGPT™, AtlasFive® can now parse and integrate data buried in more than 250 document types such as trust plans, estate plans and partnership agreements. This combination of structured and unstructured data processing offers wealth managers the ability to gain a 2 to 4X increase in operational efficiency.”“EtonGPT™ will offer a foundational shift platform enabling family offices to elevate their legacy, strengthen corporate governance, and provide high value to the HNWIs and UHNWIs they serve."Timothy C. Macherone, Chief Operating Officer of Shade Tree Advisors LLC, said, "I do not doubt that EtonGPT™ can be a potential game-changer. In deploying the AI-based technology, which involved leveraging EtonGPT™ to automate our document organization and retention processes, we reduced human involvement by 50% and met our accuracy goals. Similarly, we see countless opportunities to unlock efficiencies in our legacy processes through the use of EtonGPT™ in many verticals, including calculating and posting mark-to-markets on private investments, logging invoice information, and summarizing estate planning documents."Andrew Hull, Chief Executive of Todd Family Office, said, "AI is reshaping how we do everything at the Todd Family Office, and our partnership with Eton Solutions has been beneficial. We have faced challenges in fixing AI hallucinations and are worried about the potential misuse of these tech marvels. We're working with Eton Solutions to pioneer a Responsible AI framework that harnesses the full power of AI with transparency, ethics, and trust at its core. Together, we're setting the standard for the future of AI for family offices."Stephen Hunt, Chief Executive Officer of Aglaia Family Office Pte. Ltd., said, "Aglaia Family Office is proud to be pioneering the setup of automated and AI-powered consolidated portfolio reporting and analytics solutions in Asia. Our commitment goes beyond just automation—we're focused on the responsible use of AI, ensuring that its integration into our operations enhances not only efficiency but also strengthens timeliness and accuracy. EtonGPT's early success reassures us that, with Eton Solutions, we're on the right path.”As AI’s power is increasingly integrated into modern organizations, Eton Solutions recognizes cybersecurity challenges from traditional threats such as phishing, malware, and data breaches are expanding to include AI-based risks such as deepfakes, misuse, and algorithmic bias. To lessen or mitigate these risks, Eton Solutions is working with its Customer Advisory Board to introduce frameworks that encompass ethics, safety, transparency, trust, and security.EtonGPT™ is designed to ensure a robust, secure, and ethical environment for family office operations.About Eton Solutions:Eton Solutions is an ERP software product (AtlasFive®) and services company founded to handle the complexities of servicing ultra-high-net-worth families globally. The company is based in the United States, in Research Triangle Park, NC. with its international headquarters in Singapore focused on serving markets outside of the Americas. Created by family office leaders, Eton Solutions' flagship product is AtlasFive®, families manage over US$936 billion on our integrated platform that holistically aggregates and manages all your liquid and alternative investment assets and office's data, reporting and workflow processes. With one source of truth, Eton Solutions leads family offices into the future by maximising efficiency and minimising errors and risk. Eton Solutions has experienced a CAGR of over 100% since its inception.Visit: https://www.eton-solutions.comFor US and other International media queries, please contact:Tracie Soh | tracie.soh@eton-solutions.com | +65 9674 5475 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Mountain View, Calif, & Mumbai, India, Sept 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, today announced the launch of Product Experiences – a one-stop solution to effortlessly experiment and elevate customer experiences across web and apps to help maximize lifetime value. With a no-code approach, user-friendly UI, and advanced segmentation capabilities and analytics, Product Experiences allows product and growth managers to effortlessly personalize as well as optimize app and website user experiences. In today's competitive app landscape, the stakes are higher than ever for businesses. With 50% of users uninstalling an app within 30 days and 25% abandoning it after just one use, the pressure is on the brand to deliver personalized experiences. Any issue in user experiences can lead to swift abandonment given the ease of access to other alternatives. According to studies by McKinsey, a staggering 70% of drop-offs are due to sub-par in-app experiences, while 76% of customers express frustration when brands fail to provide personalized interactions.That’s where CleverTap Product Experiences steps in to address these critical challenges. It empowers product managers and growth teams to effortlessly experiment and make swift changes to the app's design, functionality, and workflows with minimal technical dependency—be it A/B testing onboarding, add-to-cart flow variants, updating banners, showing dynamic pricing, and other content. Thus democratizing app and web experience management by enabling growth teams to independently manage in-app monetization and personalization without the need for additional app updates. This drives operational efficiency, ensuring your business remains agile and responsive to market demands.The key components of Product Experiences include Remote Config and Product A/B Testing. Remote Config allows marketers and product managers to effortlessly map app and web functionalities to Remote Config’s user friendly interface, enabling seamless control and personalization of the user experience. They can create precise segments with zero-code and override variable values to tailor the experience for specific audiences directly from the CleverTap dashboard.With Product A/B Tests, marketers can set up experiments with multiple variants related to UI, functionality, and workflows. Through precise measurement of results based on key performance indicators (KPIs), businesses can analyze performance with detailed analytics and seamlessly deploy the most successful version to their user base.Anand Jain, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, CleverTap said, “Businesses are continuously striving to push out newer features and updates to benefit the end user. The app updates that bring these changes are often the result of a complex, time-consuming and resource-intensive process. App release cycles are not scalable, cost-effective or agile enough to respond to market demands and keep up with the rapidly changing business environment. Product Experiences addresses these industry pain points by empowering businesses to take control of their app and web experiences with minimum technical dependency. Its unique capabilities offer CleverTap customers an all-in-one solution that redefines campaign management and performance and app and web experience management, proving to be a complete platform for future digital engagement success.” About CleverTapCleverTap is the leading all-in-one customer engagement platform that helps brands unlock limitless customer lifetime value. CleverTap is trusted by over 2000 brands like Domino’s, Levis, Jio, Papa John’s, Zomato, Kotak Bank, Air Asia, Carousell, TD Bank, and Tesco to help build personalized experiences for all their customers. The platform is powered by TesseractDB™ – the world’s first purpose-built database for customer engagement, offering speed and cost efficiency at scale.Backed by top-tier investors such as Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ and 360 One, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, with presence across Seattle, London, São Paulo, Bogota, Mexico, Amsterdam, Sofia, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Vietnam, and Jakarta.For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/  X: https://twitter.com/CleverTap  Forward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:SONY SHETTYDirector, Communications, CleverTap+91 9820900036sony@clevertap.com  IPSHITA BALUConsultantArchetype+91 9590111798ipshita.balu@archetype.co  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Sept 3, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CX Asia Week 2024, returning for its 12th edition, is set to redefine the customer experience landscape.Jamie Tan, General Manager of IQPC Asia, aptly puts it, the event has solidified its position as the "must-attend" gathering for CX professionals. This year's edition promises to be even more impactful, with a focus on personalisation and the transformative power of AI.Qinthara Fasya, Conference Producer, envisions a future where customer journeys are as intimate as conversations with close friends. The event will delve deep into strategies to achieve this level of personalisation through micro-segmentation and the harnessing of generative AI.Under the expert guidance of Chairperson Katja Forbes, the event is poised to deliver unparalleled value. Forbes emphasises the importance of this year's theme, "Experience Revolution: Design the Journeys Customers Crave," in addressing the evolving CX landscape. With a rich program featuring industry leaders, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, CX Asia Week 2024 is set to be a catalyst for innovation and growth in the region.New CX Experts Take the StageFor the first time, over 60% of the presenting CX experts will be new faces, bringing fresh perspectives from:LinkedIn Top Voice for AI: Dominique Rose Van-Winther, Chief AI Evangelist, Chief Executive Officer, Final Upgrade AIMay Chin, Head of Product Growth & Analytics, ZALORATeeraphol Ambhai, Head of Search Experience - Martech, Bumrungrad International HospitalKirk Chua, Customer Service Lead, Associate General Manager, Airport Operations Services, Changi Airport GroupGina Lim, Head of Customer Experience, AIG Asia Pacific InsuranceUnveiling New and Exciting FeaturesNew this year is the Knowledge Immersion Visit to Changi Experience Studio and NCS Office. Attendees can also delve into a Focus Day on Gen AI and Human Touch, optimising customer touchpoints, and exploring the link between employee and customer satisfaction.Join us to network, learn, and shape the future of CX. Visit www.cxasiaweek.com to learn more about the event!About IQPC & CX AsiaIQPC is a global leader in business-to-business events, offering a dynamic mix of online and offline platforms for executives across industries. CX Asia Week, an IQPC event, has established itself as the premier gathering for Asia's customer experience leaders. For twelve years, it has brought together industry experts to share insights, foster connections, and drive innovation in delivering exceptional customer experiences.Media Contact: Suhailah Ishak Marketing Manager – CX Asia  Email: suhailah.ishak@iqpc.com.sg Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Amsterdam, Sept 2, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AI and Big Data Expo Europe, the premier event for AI and Big Data enthusiasts, innovators, and industry leaders, is just over one month away. Set to take place at the iconic RAI Amsterdam on October 1-2, 2024, this world-class event promises to deliver cutting-edge insights, networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence and big data.Key Highlights:Newly Announced Speakers: The event boasts a stellar lineup of over 150 speakers from leading global organizations. Newly announced speakers include:- Rod Evans, EMEA VP - Supercomputing & AI, NVIDIA- Andreia Dos Santos, Principal Analytical Lead, Google, and Program Lead Accelerate, Women in AI- Daan Klein Douwel, Head of Data & AI, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines- Indul Hassan, Head of Engineering at BT Group- Andrii Degeler, Head of Media at The Financial Times- Christian M., Global Finance Transformation Senior Manager at Kraft HeinzThese industry trailblazers will share their expertise and visions on how AI and Big Data are shaping the future across various sectors.- Unmatched Networking Opportunities: With over 7,000 attendees expected, the AI and Big Data Expo offers unparalleled opportunities for networking. Utilize our AI-powered matchmaking tool to connect with potential collaborators, clients, and thought leaders from around the globe.- Co-located Shows: Gain access to eight co-located events, covering a wide range of technological innovations and trends. This multi-event format ensures attendees can explore the intersection of AI, big data, and other emerging technologies.- Exhibition Floor: Discover the latest innovations from over 200 industry-leading solution providers, including Lenovo, OutSystems, F5, Bosch, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, ING, and Three Business. The exhibition floor is your gateway to seeing cutting-edge products and services firsthand, offering solutions that can transform your business.7,000 attendees are expected to congregate from across Europe including CTOs, CDOs, CIOs , Heads of IOT, AI /ML, IT Directors, chief data scientists, data analysts, Software Engineers, Security Professionals, Developers, Start-Up’s, OEM’s, Government, Technology Providers, Investors, VCs and many more.With solution-based case studies, top-level content, live demos and several networking opportunities, this show is not to be missedRegister TodayDon’t miss your chance to attend this world-leading event and elevate your AI expertise. Secure your free pass today by visiting AI and Big Data Expo Europe Registration.About AI & Big Data Expo:The AI & Big Data Expo is part of the TechEx Events World Series, the leading European technology event organizer. Bringing together key industries from across Europe, the expo offers a unique platform for business leaders, technologists, and decision-makers to engage, network, and learn about the latest advancements in AI, Big Data, and related fields.Media contact:Charlie Herne charlie@techforge.pub Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.