Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2022 winners revealed ACN Newswire

Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2022 winners revealed

14 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Asia's leading fashion event CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded on 11 September with the 2022 Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC). Ten promising local designers showcased their creations at an eye-catching fashion show with celebrities Will Or, Siuyea Lo and JB showing up as special guests to add to the celebratory atmosphere. Following the catwalk parade, a judging panel of industry professionals picked out three winners for the four YDC awards. Champion Vicky Tsang received a monetary reward together with a one-month overseas internship sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd.Ten promising local designers showcased their creations at an eye-catching fashion show with celebrities Will Or, Siuyea Lo and JB showing up as special guests to add to the celebratory atmosphere.The winners at YDC 2022 are as follows:- Champion: Vicky Tsang; Design: "EXHAUSTING A CROWD"- Excellence Award: Lorraine Tam; Design: "I AM NOT INFECTED"- Best Visual Presentation Award: Lorraine Tam; Design: "I AM NOT INFECTED"- My Favourite Collection Award: Justine Wan; Design: "AN UNQUIET MIND"Champion Vicky Tsang said her collection, "EXHAUSTING A CROWD", used 3D prints to illustrate a surrealist aesthetic. "I am very surprised and happy to be named Champion! Even though there were a lot of setbacks during the whole design process, I came to the show today with equanimity. Thank you to all the staff who provided their support over the past two months," Ms Tsang said after receiving the award.Judges offer valuable feedback to YDC participantsThe judging panel for this year's YDC was made up of an impressive roster of fashion experts and media pundits. Chief Judge was Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee. The other judges on the panel were Ahy Choi, Senior Deputy Editorial Director of VOGUE Hong Kong; Jonathan Lee, Wholesale Director, APAC of Ryodan Showroom; Jimmy Chan, Head of Account Manager, APAC of Farfetch; Constance Lee, ConStyle Limited Director and Fashion Stylist; and Joe Li, Creative Director, Circularity Ambassador.Hideaki Shikama, designer of the acclaimed Japanese fashion label Children of the discordance, was invited as VIP judge. Although he was not able to travel to Hong Kong to participate in the show, he shared a message via video, saying: "Each designer's collection has its own uniqueness, and I was surprised at the perfection shown in the actual samples. I was so stimulated by all of your collections. Thank you so much."Websites- CENTRESTAGE: http://centrestage.com.hk- Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): http://www.fashionally.com- Winning collections photo download here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r0y1Ricvb8QtouORjOGZ_xihMUkjIZs8About YDCThe YDC aims to promote a new generation of local design talent, while creating opportunities to showcase their collections in front of global and local industry professionals at CENTRESTAGE. Organised by the HKTDC, the contest is considered one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the region, with a successful track record of past contestants becoming leading designers for fashion enterprises or establishing their own labels. To further promote the international visibility of local Hong Kong designers, in 2012 the HKTDC launched FASHIONALLY.com, an online platform that showcases the work of local labels and talents and links them with global industry insiders and opportunities.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 LinkedInMedia enquiriesFor more information, please contact Best Crew PR:Diana Tang, Tel: +852 9199 6723, Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok, Tel: +852 6291 4283, Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comMercy Mo, Tel: +852 9096 1148, Email: mercy.mo@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4537, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Eros Investments, Xfinite and Calvin Cheng partner to launch XelebX, World’s First Metaverse Members-Only Influencer Fan Club

14 9 月, 2022
- Members will get access to the XelebX club through tradable NFTs- XelebX will launch with a community of 200+ million existing fans across the Eros ecosystemMUMBAI, INDIA, Sept 14, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eros Investments, a leading Global Media, Entertainment & Technology portfolio of ventures, and Xfinite, a decentralized entertainment ecosystem, have partnered with veteran entertainment and tech entrepreneur Calvin Cheng, to launch ‘XelebX', the world's largest Web 3.0 members-only celebrity fan club. The partnership will introduce over 200 million existing fans of global influencers and celebrities associated with Eros' ecosystem and its group companies to the new metaverse with NFTs and Fan Tokens.XelebX will be accessible only through NFT memberships. The NFT membership holders will get access to various benefits, including exclusive access to virtual meets with the influencers, exclusive content, virtual backstage passes, and celebrity NFT collectibles.XelebX, at a later stage, will launch fan tokens that track an influencer's popularity and will be tradeable on major exchanges allowing holders across fandoms to trade and exchange value freely. This will also enable influencers and celebrities to collaborate and grow their fanbase in a way native to Web 3.0 interoperability and composability.Existing Community Key to SuccessCalvin Cheng says, "Web 3 is all about community building. Other platforms have tried this in the past. They built the tech but struggled to build the community – the key to Web 3's success. We already have the tech expertise and an amazing community of hundreds of millions of fans. We will now onboard them into the Metaverse using the latest digital asset and Web 3 technologies."Next Evolution of Media and EntertainmentKishore Lulla, Chairman, Eros Investments, says, "Over five decades, Eros has built one of the largest media and entertainment businesses enthralling millions of fans and launching some of the biggest stars in India. One of the key reasons for our success is our ability to embrace change - from film to TV to the Internet and now Web 3.0 and readiness to lead it from the front. The metaverse and the immersive Internet are the technological tides that will carry us forward for the next 50 years. Eros is committed to being at the forefront of its adoption."Swaneet Singh, CEO of Xfinite, says, "With Xfinite, Eros has already gained invaluable experience in media built upon virtual assets and the blockchain. XelebX is the next natural innovation to bring the global community of entertainment fans into the metaverse and unlock immersive interaction with the influencers they follow."Xfinite's partner Mad Influence, a leading influencer marketing company, has joined XelebX, the world's first Metaverse Members-Only Influencer Fan Club. Various celebrities from Mad Influence have associated with XelebX for the launch. Gima Ashi (Garima Chaurasia), an Indian-origin actor, model, and social media influencer with 14.6 million followers on Instagram and a part of Mad Influence's ecosystem, says, "I am super excited to join XelebX. The platform will facilitate better engagement with my fans and allow both fans and I to monetise our relationships through digital assets like NFTs and Fan tokens."About Eros InvestmentsEros Investments is a venture with assets in media, sports, blockchain, digital commerce and gaming. Its portfolio companies include Eros Media World, Eros Now, Xfinite, EXR, and Eros Innovations. Disruption is at the heart of Eros Investments, and its core culture is deeply rooted in next-generation intellectual properties with technology as the driving force. Its blockchain, sports, and entertainment ventures have been game changers with a solid first mover advantage. Eros Investments is a future-ready organization committed to developing the Web 3.0 ecosystem with a mission to make the world of entertainment better through innovation and diversity.About XfiniteXfinite is a decentralised entertainment ecosystem where users turn their time and engagement into rewards, brands advertise with trust and creators build economies. Xfinite achieves this by democratising premium content and NFTs through products such as Mzaalo and MzaaloNFT. Mzaalo is a play-to-earn VoD platform offering millions of users of premium content across 12,000+ movies, music, originals, and live TV. Users redeem earned tokens across 600+ established brands, merchandise, digital goods, games, and celebrity experiences. It is on the iOS, Play Store, and JioStore, and provides entertainment to millions of Daily Hunt, Josh, Eros Now users, SpiceJet and Daimler travellers. Xfinite's soon-to-be-launched NFT marketplace, MzaaloNFT will connect consumers and NFT collectors to native and globally acclaimed artists, celebrities, athletes, millions of digital collectables, and more. The ecosystem is powered by the Xfinite Entertainment Token ($XET). $XET is available on BitMart, MEXC, Tinyman and Algofi as well as on high-performing staking platforms like Yieldy. It is also the only media-entertainment-based blockchain platform to get the Virtual Asset License from the Dubai government.www.xfinite.iowww.mzaalo.comwww.mzaaloNFT.comAbout Calvin Cheng Web 3 HoldingsCalvin Cheng is currently the Chairman of listed Chinese EdTech firm ReTech Technology Co, which he led to an Initial Public Offering, together with other high-profile investors from China. ReTech's shareholders include several co-founders of Alibaba, as well as founders of other major Chinese tech companies. Prior to ReTech, Cheng was the Head of Elite Model Management for Asia. He was also the licensee for Ford Supermodel of The World for China, Singapore and Malaysia. Cheng launched a media investment fund with one of China's largest film and media group, The Bona Film Group.In Singapore, Cheng was the founding director of Lumina-Looque Group, which organises fashion events for global luxury brands like LV, Moncler and Ferrari. Lumina was also involved in organising the launch of Dubai Meydan City. Cheng is the former appointed Member of Singapore's Parliament and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.Calvin Cheng Web 3 Holdings was the first NFT and Fan Token company to be granted a license by Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (DVARA).For more information, contact:Chi-an ChangDirector, Public Relations (Singapore)chi-an@financialpr.com.sgT: (65) 6438 2990 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ONBUFF Announces the Launch of Ragnarok NFT Sale & Limited-Edition NFT Auction SeaPRwire

ONBUFF Announces the Launch of Ragnarok NFT Sale & Limited-Edition NFT Auction

14 9 月, 2022
Seoul, Korea, September 14, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ONBUFF has announced the launch of the sale of their Ragnarok non-fungible token (NFT) and an auction for limited-edition NFTs. ONBUFF will open a new NFT marketplace at INNO Platform, a blockchain content platform for P2E game users and NFT enthusiasts, on [14th, September]. Pre-registration for the NFT sale on INNO Platform began on September 1st. With the ONBUFF NFT market, users can play games, swap game points and tokens, manage their wallets, and purchase NFTs on one platform. The limited-edition NFT auction will allow users to pre-order and bid on the ONBUFF original NFT with various utilities at INNO platform. Last April, the ONBUFF project team launched their first P2E game, Ragnarok Labyrinth NFT, cooperating with the Gravity Game Link to use their Ragnarok IP for the first time on web3. The pre-registration for this game exceeded over one-million players. “To celebrate the marketplace opening, a limited NFT auction will be held at INNO NFT marketplace, and an NFT airdrop event will be held for all users at INNO Platform. If you interact with INNO Platform and ONBUFF, you will have more chances to earn free NFTs, which will be connected to the next new game at INNO Platform,” stated a spokesperson for ONBUFF. “ ONBUFF was developed to monetize various global IPs based on blockchain technology. It aims to connect IPs to new blockchain technology, expanding its market from the traditional area to an evolutionary area where users are more involved and connected through the project. The ONBUFF market has several unique offerings that separate it from other NFT markets, including exclusive sales of play-to-earn (P2E) game NFT using Ragnarok IP, low gas costs and high-speed connection using Polygon Network, and a 0% service fee to celebrate the opening of the market. For more information about ONBUFF, go to www.onbuff.com. Media Contact Brand: ONBUFF Contact: Media team Email: shin.yj@onbuff.com Telephone: 82 01098043639 Website: https://onbuff.com/ SOURCE: ONBUFF The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Zikbo Crypto-Based Sports Platform Launches on September 12, 2022 SeaPRwire

Zikbo Crypto-Based Sports Platform Launches on September 12, 2022

13 9 月, 2022
New York, NY, September 13, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Zikbo, a revolutionary crypto-based sports platform is set to launch and open its services to the general public on September 12, 2022. According to the founding team, Zikbo is designed to offer unique and revolutionary options where users can earn income from their favorite sports games. Currently, most of the already existing platforms are designed to ensure the company enjoys bigger rewards. However, Zikbo is introducing a new concept where users can earn money by playing against themselves due to the unique weighing algorithm built into the platform. Users can make deposits into their Zikbo accounts using crypto assets like Bitcoin and make withdrawals whenever they like. In addition, the new Zikbo crypto gaming platform allows users to play between two or more events. For instance, a user can decide to play for the first goal or the first red card between two football matches. How the Zikbo Platform Works The Zikbo crypto gaming platform is designed for people to play using mainly cryptocurrency. Users play anonymously and securely. Unlike most gaming platforms, where the odds change with time, Zikbo’s odds are fixed because the founders want the platform to be more profitable to players. Users can withdraw their money in crypto at any time. All stakes are accepted before the game starts, and users are allowed to play up until 5 minutes before the event begins. Zikbo does not collect information regarding the personal data of users. All data are protected during registration, and all users’ identification processes are safely secured. The platform only uses authorization data and not personal data. About Zikbo Crypto Gaming Platform Zikbo is a new crypto gaming platform where users can play against themselves and also play between two or more events. The platform covers all sporting events. Once a new user signs in on the platform, the person will be rewarded with a $15 sign-on bonus. Zikbo allows fully transparent play, and users have the option of creating their own pools. Zikbo offers huge rewards and mind-blowing baskets to players. According to the team, the platform combines entertainment and mouthwatering benefits. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/zikbobet Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rCX9CRUjdg Telegram: https://t.me/zikbo Telegram Chat: https://t.me/+HUYMDowaO8JkZTUy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zikbobet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zikbobet YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCpvlzq9s2ngehmPAwQ9O-rA Media Contact Brand: Zikbo Contact: Richard, COO Email: richard@zikbo.com Website: https://zikbo.com/ SOURCE: Zikbo The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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环亚国际医疗集团（01143.HK）根据《收购守则》公告溢价80%增发引入大股东

13 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 13, 2022 - (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) - 2022年9月13日，港股主板上市企业环亚国际医疗科技集团有限公司(以下简称“环亚国际医疗集团”，01143.HK)发布公告称，该公司与认购人中国新零售控股集团有限公司(以下简称“中国新零售”）订立认购协议，据此，认购人有条件同意认购而本公司有条件同意按认购价每股认购股份0.1855港元配发及发行517,600,000股新股份，总代价约96,014,800港元。认购股份将根据于股东特别大会上向独立股东取得之特别授权配发及发行。认购股份相当于(1)本公司现有已发行股本约42.9%；及(2)本公司经配发及发行股份扩大之已发行股本30%。认购股份总面值为10,352,000港元。据悉，认购人中国新零售旗下分别控股上海联万科技有限公司、上海万物互联数据科技有限公司，其主营以数字化资产业务为基础的数字化平台，将物联网、云计算、人工智能技术深度融合，打造集团科技硬核竞争力，据悉，中国新零售旗下绿色能源资产数字化平台业务2021年营收超过16亿元人民币。公告指，认购价为每股认购股份0.1855港元，较最后交易日在联交所所报收市价每股0.104港元溢价约78.36%。公告内容显示，公司董事认为，尽管市场存有各种与经济及COVID-19疫情相关的不利因素，惟建议可能认购事项涉及的新投资资金和资源将为其提供公司业务振奋发展之契机。能源资产数字化运营管理业务具有永续轻资产、稳定现金流等特点，近年来其潜在价值不断被资本市场挖掘，尤其是在新冠疫情后，优质数字化资产业务与实体产业结合后的价值凸显，其能帮助实体产业规模扩张业已成为行业共识。 Copyright 2022 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ITSBLOC Token (ITSB) Will Be Listed on Gate.io September 19, 2022 SeaPRwire

ITSBLOC Token (ITSB) Will Be Listed on Gate.io September 19, 2022

13 9 月, 2022
Seoul, Korea, September 13, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ITSBLOC will be listed on Gate.ioon September 19, 2022. ITSB, the governance token of ITSBLOC, will be listed on Gate.io on September 19th. Gate.io is a global Leading cryptocurrency exchange with over 10 million users in over 130 countries around the world. Gate.io is offering “Startup Initial Free Offering” from September 18th to 19th. The ITSB will be open to users for the first time through Gate.io, and VIP and GT users can get a variety of tokens via airdrop benefits. – The airdrop will be eligible to users that have completed a KYC verification. Following its listing on Gate.io, for the revitalization of the ecosystem and attracting more global users, additional listings of ITSBLOC on the global top-tier cryptocurrency exchanges are scheduled from October 2022. Introducing the ITSBLOC Project By focusing its platform on the eNjoy aspect of gaming, ITSBLOC aims to become a global Play eNjoy Earn (PNE) Web 3.0 gaming platform. This is a structural design that allows game users to easily be rewarded for ‘sunk cost’ that cannot be recovered while immersing themselves in the game, and provides a new system compared to existing P2E gaming platforms. The most distinguishing features are (1) the elimination of in-app payments, (2) the prevention of in-game inflation and a seasonal settlement system where users can receive rewards, and (3) the purchase of in-game growth items via token staking, etc. Through these elements, it is possible to vastly improve on the problems of the existing P2E (Play to Earn) system, which focuses primarily on mining for profit realization. Highlight / Vision – New Type ITSBLOC provides the new type of P2E Games through seasonal system, so the users can focus ‘Play’ & ‘Enjoy’ for the Web3.0 Games – New Benefit Seasonal staking system brings users Faster and More earn with Redemption and Liquidation at the end of the season – New System The ecosystem of ITSBLOC with stable coin will provide Low Inflation, Minimize volatility which brings adjusting the balance of game token liquidity Plan / Roadmap The first game to be launched on the global Web 3.0 gaming platform ITSBLOC is DK Mobile, a well-known MMORPG among global gamers. ‘DK Mobile: The Origin,’ the second series of ‘DK Mobile’, was released on the Android market in August and top ranked for more than two weeks. In addition, ITSBLOC plans to release games of increasingly diverse genres, including at least three MMORPGs and first-person shooter games by 2022. Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsblocofficial Discord: https://discord.com/invite/itsblocofficial Medium: https://medium.com/@itsblocofficial Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.itsbloc.wallet&hl=ko App Store : https://apps.apple.com/kr/app/itsbloc/id1632866346 Media Contact Brand: ITSBLOC Contact: Yoonsang Lee Email: tony@itsbloc.io Website: https://www.itsbloc.io/ SOURCE: ITSBLOC The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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Asia’s fashion showcase CENTRESTAGE concludes ACN Newswire

Asia’s fashion showcase CENTRESTAGE concludes

13 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Asia's premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), which is backed by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region*, drew to a successful close on 11 September. The extravaganza brought together more than 240 fashion brands from 15 countries and regions, offering visitors a trip through numerous phygital experiences, including visits to the metaverse. More than 2,700 trade buyers visited the physical fair and joined online business meetings. As of today, the HKTDC has arranged about 740 business meetings, enabling exhibitors to explore business opportunities both online and offline. The three-day fair also attracted more than 22,500 public visitors to shop for fashion items, up 30% from last year.The seventh edition of CENTRESTAGE ran from 9 to 11 September, bringing together more than 240 fashion brands from 15 countries and regions and attracting 2,700 trade buyers and 22,500 public visitors to participate and shop for fashion items.Mrs Chanunpat Pisanapipong, Trade Commissioner & Consul, DITP, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government; Sunny Tan, member of the Legislative Council of HKSAR; Shirley Chan, Council Member, HKTDC; Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman, HKTDC; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR; Margaret Fong, Executive Director, HKTDC; Katherine Fang, Chairman, HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; and Derek Chan and Mite Chan, co-founders of DEMO [L-R]The three-day exhibition featured 30 fashion shows and events, including CENTRESTAGE ELITES and the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show. Multiple brands showcased their latest collections on stage (Louise Wong - wearing DEMO design outfit)HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong said: "Technology has become an integral part of our lives. In this digital era, the fashion industry has been at the forefront and is making forays into the area where technology meets fashion, opening up new possibilities for the industry. At the same time, environmental protection remains a topic of global concern and an imminent issue which businesses need to respond. "Inclusion and Diversity", the central theme of this year's CENTRESTAGE, not only emphasises individual uniqueness and aesthetics, but also promotes caring for society and the pursuit of sustainability in fashion to achieve diversity and gain forward momentum in the industry."Industry cautiously optimistic, nearly 30% expect sales growthAn on-site survey during the show gauged product trends and the fashion industry's outlook. Regarding sales prospects and the market outlook for next year, 28% of respondents expected an overall increase in business in the coming year, while 39% thought it would remain steady, reflecting a cautious optimism among industry players. More than 50% of respondents expected production or sourcing costs to increase, while 44% saw no change. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the industry's operations over the past two years; 66% of respondents indicated that the impact included a decline in sales/profits, 28% reduced the number of brick-and-mortar stores, while 38% expanded e-commerce business.Focusing on technology to address environment and sustainability issues is the biggest trend in the fashion industry, with 30% of respondents expecting sustainable fashion or functional outfits to be the most popular next year. In addition, 62% agreed or completely agreed that launching sustainable fashion collections will be the key promotional strategy next year. Meanwhile, 42% of respondents agreed that seasonless fashion collections was trending, while 41% believed the see-now, buy-now strategy was also trending.Riding the tech wave to promote sustainable fashionThis year's CENTRESTAGE attracted 60 local and global sustainable fashion brands among other labels, showcasing cutting-edge designs and trends in sustainable fashion. At the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show held on the first day of the event (9 September), six local designer brands - namely 112mountainyam, ANGUS TSUI, Bettie Haute Couture, BLIND by JW, SUN=SEN, and V VISSI, showcased their environmentally friendly spring/summer 2023 collections using upcycled fabrics. ITOCHU Textile Prominent (Asia) was one of the local buyers in attendance. Celia Lo, Manager of the company's apparel department, said the event helped promote local designer brands. She found that Hong Kong sustainable fashion label, V VISSI, which uses recycled fabrics in its collections, is very appealing, saying that ITOCHU will explore business collaboration with the label.Hong Kong exhibitor Match Showroom showcased 14 sustainable fashion and lifestyle brands at CENTRESTAGE this year. The company's Founder and Brand Director Maggie Lui said the fair offered a comprehensive platform to promote brands that embrace sustainability, upcycling and the use of natural fabrics. "We have successfully raised our profile, enhanced the brand awareness and promoted our philosophy on sustainable fashion and lifestyle products through our presence here. Two watch companies exhibiting at the concurrent Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair approached us to explore the possibility of collaboration. This is the perfect place to gain exposure and to promote our brands," Ms Lui said.Host of runway shows promote local design talents and create business opportunitiesThe three-day exhibition featured 30 fashion shows and events. The spotlight opening gala show CENTRESTAGE ELITES included the 2023 spring/summer collections from local designers Derek Chan and Mite Chan's renowned brand "DEMO", as well as acclaimed Japanese designer Hideaki Shikama's brand "Children of the discordance". The show attracted scores of industry professionals, celebrities and fashionistas.In addition to the main runway show, FASHIONALLY Collection #19 featured a number of local brands, including ARTO., CAR|2IE, FromClothingof, KEVIN HO, Lapeewee, REDEMPTIVE and WHY. Lenzing Group, headquartered in Austria, is a leading supplier of textile fibres. The company's Global Head of Digital Brand Marketing, Vincent Leung, said Hong Kong is a hub in Asia and has the edge as a platform for businesses expanding into Mainland China. The fair is a great place to understand the latest market trends and discover local rising fashion talents. "Hong Kong's young fashion designers have strong potential for growth," Mr Leung said. "We have already collaborated with local brand ARTO., and identified two other designer brands - ABI and moonone - we will work together on launching new collections using our sustainable fibres."Three other FASHIONALLY presentations were held, with three emerging local fashion brands - Wilsonkaki, along with first-time exhibitors Kowloon City Boy and VO-YAGE - showcasing their latest collections. Focusing on supply and trading of high-end yarn from Japan, Sawada Hong Kong is a well-established garment manufacturer with a history spanning 54 years. Vivian Tam, the company's Manager, said CENTRESTAGE helps fashion industry players explore new partnerships and opportunities. The company connected to two local menswear brands, Sred Namal and VO-YAGE during the fair to explore future collaboration.* Disclaimer: 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.Websites:- CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk- Fashion Hong Kong: www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/en- Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/en- CENTRESTAGE in Town: https://centrestage.hktdc.com/home/highlights/centrestage-in-town/- CENTRESTAGE ELITES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdyfzVQ93-A- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3qqtkT4About 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 more information, please contact Raconteur:Molisa Lau, Tel: +852 6187 7786, Email: molisalau@raconteur.hkBetsy Tse, Tel: +852 9742 7338, Email: betsytse@raconteur.hkThe HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4537, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAgnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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Shareholders of G Neptune Approved its Regularisation Plan ACN Newswire

Shareholders of G Neptune Approved its Regularisation Plan

13 9 月, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The non-interested shareholders of G Neptune Berhad have approved its proposed regularisation plan during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held today. The shareholders' approval marks a key milestone for G Neptune's proposed regularisation plan which is expected to address the Company's Guidance Note 3 (GN3) status as well as return it to a stronger financial standing as well as profitability.Peter Ling Sie Wuong, Independent Non-Executive Director; Cheah Hannon, Independent Non-Executive Director; Chai Tham Poh, Executive Director; and Dato' Haji Mohd Amran Bin Wahid, Non Independent Non Executive Chairman from G Neptune Berhad; Tan Sri Datuk Seri Gan Yu Chai, MD; Datuk Sydney Lim Tai Chin, ED; and Gan Yee Hin, ED and CEO from Southern Score Sdn. Bhd. and Alvin Ooi, Acting Head of Corporate Finance of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad [L-R]Gan Yee Hin, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Southern ScoreAn integral part of the approved regularisation plan is the proposed acquisition of the entire equity interest in Southern Score Sdn Bhd from Super Advantage Property Sdn Bhd for a purchase consideration of RM252.0 million to be satisfied through the issuance of 1.68 billion shares.Southern Score is a construction management services company with a recorded net profit of RM6.51 million, RM19.20 million and RM35.18 million in the financial year ended 31 December 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively. Super Advantage, being the vendor of Southern Score, has provided cumulative net profit guarantee of RM80.0 million over the three-year period from 2022 to 2024. Super Advantage is held by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Gan Yu Chai, the Managing Director of Southern Score, a veteran in the construction and property development industries with more than 30 years' experience as well as Gan Yee Hin, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Score.Shareholders also approved to change the Company's name to "Southern Score Builders Berhad", a move undertaken by the Company to better reflect G Neptune's new corporate identity moving forward.Commenting on the shareholders' approval, Gan Yee Hin said, "We would like to thank the shareholders for putting their trust and confidence in us. This is a key milestone towards the long-awaited completion of the regularisation plan. With the injection of Southern Score, we believe that G Neptune will be in a stronger financial standing and profitability, thereby benefiting all stakeholders."Other than the proposed acquisition and proposed change of name, shareholders also approved the following proposals which are part of the proposed regularisation plan:- proposed consolidation of every 10 existing G Neptune's shares into one share;- proposed debt settlement amounting to RM3.1 million to Mr. Chai Tham Poh, an Executive Director of G Neptune, via the issuance of 20.67 million shares;- proposed private placement to raise at least RM108.6 million through the issuance of 543.05 million shares to investors to be identified later and;- proposed exemption from the obligation to undertake a mandatory takeover offer for the remaining G Neptune shares not already owned by Super Advantage as well as Tan Sri Datuk Seri Gan Yu Chai and Gan Yee Hin.Gan Yee Hin added, "The shareholders' approval obtained today heralds a new beginning for Southern Score as we gain a step closer towards obtaining a listing status via GNB. We intend to leverage on our listing status to further grow our business for which our shareholders will also be able to partake in. We expect Southern Score's growth to be fuelled from growth in the construction sector where construction activities is expected to increase in tandem with economic growth following the reopening of the economy and country borders."Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is the principal adviser and sponsor for the proposed regularisation plan as well as placement agent for the proposed private placement while Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd is the independent adviser for the proposed exemption.G Neptune Berhad: 0045 [BURSA: GNB], https://www.gneptune.com/Southern Score: https://southernscore.com.my/ Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Prospects of Qatar’s Cloud Computing debated by the most prominent cloud leaders at the 12th edition of World Cloud Show ACN Newswire

Prospects of Qatar’s Cloud Computing debated by the most prominent cloud leaders at the 12th edition of World Cloud Show

13 9 月, 2022
QATAR, UAE, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A virtual conference with an explicit focus on Cloud and data centers technologies was held on September 6, 2022, where more than 150 C-level tech decision makers participated virtually, including key stakeholders in Qatar's Cloud ecosystem were gathered by the event's host, Trescon.A picture of the panel discussion from the World Cloud Show - Qatar that was streamed live on September 6, 2022Leading solution providers in the cloud industry such as GBI, Prime Holding, and Manage Engine congregated at the virtual conference to discuss the potential for the cloud and data center ecosystem in Qatar.The event featured an intriguing collaboration between experts like:- Santiago Banales Lopez - Managing Director, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East, Doha, Qatar- Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo - Chief Scientist and Program Director, Qatar Foundation/Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute, Qatar- Dr. Ahmed Darwish Elsayed - Head of Digital Delivery, Bank Albilad, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- John Mankarios - Vice President, QInvest LLC, Qatar- Manish Khanijo - Manager - Technology & Security, Qatar Free Zone Authority, Qatar- Chadi Rahi - Director of Technology & Business Development, Prime Holding, Qatar- Belal Hafnawi - Commissioner - Board Member, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC - Jordan), Jordan- Gigi Mathew Thomas - Group Head - IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad International Investment LLC, United Arab Emirates- Imran Chowdhury - Global Head of Data Protection and Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network, Qatar- Karthik Ananda Rao - Regional Technical Head, Manage Engine, MEA, UAE- Mahdi Khorram - Product Development and Marketing Director, GBI- AWS Hattab - Sr. Director of Contact Center, Bank Al Etihad, Jordan- Thuraya Al-Harthi - Senior Specialist - Innovation & Emerging Technology Development, MTCIT, Oman- Mohamed Ghazala - Head of Data Architecture & Analytics, Leading bank in Egypt, Egypt- Mai Alowaish - Chief Data and Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait- Ahmad Musa - Head of Planning and a DBA candidate, University of Strathclyde, UAE- Hamid Ali Raja - Senior Audit Manager, GWC Logistics, Qatar- Ahmed Sharif - Senior IT Support Engineer & Cloud Solutions expert, ADDA, UAE- Fady Rafla - Chief Digital Officer, Post for Investment, EgyptJohn Mankarios discussed at length on 'Leveraging Cloud Technology for Workplace Digital Transformation.' He was reported as saying, "Cloud enables employees to improve their CX. With Cloud infrastructure employees have access to real time measurements and analytics tools that they can use to make smarter decisions about their customers journey."While speaking about 'Connectivity in Digital Transformation', Mahdi Khorram, Product Development and Marketing Director, GBI mentioned that, "When we talk about banking or financial applications, latency is really significant. I hear people talk about blockchain, crypto, stock market, and so on, a lot of finance industries pertains to, but latency is very crucial to make sure the services reach the end user very quickly.""In this era of digitalization, space and culture do not have such an impact on the employees as technology does," said Karthik Ananda Rao, Chief Technical Evangelist, Manage Engine, A Division of Zoho Corp Inc, in his tech talk on the topic," Enhancing Employee Experience through Cloud IT Management.Santiago Banales Lopez, Managing Director, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East spoke at length on 'Cloud and Energy Transition: The Case of Iberdrola'. He was quoted saying, "It's not only about investing in infrastructure; but it's also about investing in people, building our own knowledge, building our capital knowledge in order to be able to do this transformation across different businesses, across different countries."In addition to other panel discussions, the event featured one on the subject of 'Cloud - A Brighter Future: Exploring Strategies to Deliver Cloud Transformation,' which was chaired by Belal Hafnawi."The last three years have crunched every budget and pushed every strategy to ensure fast adoption of digitization. Businesses that have not yet gone digital may not last much longer. The cloud has become an essential part of every organization's growth strategy, and virtualization is the path that everyone, (especially enterprises with both legacy and modern IT infrastructures) need to take," says Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. The 12th global edition of World Cloud Show - Qatar was officially sponsored by:- Gold Sponsor - GBI | Prime Holding- Silver Sponsor - Manage EngineAbout World Cloud Show World Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.The show featured exciting keynotes, and enterprise use-case presentations, panel discussions and tech talks that discussed latest challenges and explored latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details on the announcement, please contact:Nupur AswaniPR, Media & Corporate Communications, Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Cloud leaders in India to gather and discuss the roadmap for Cloud and Data Centers ACN Newswire

Cloud leaders in India to gather and discuss the roadmap for Cloud and Data Centers

13 9 月, 2022
MUMBAI, INDIA, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After completing a series of high-level future-tech events on Cloud and Data Centers in Jakarta, Manila, Dubai, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Africa, Qatar and Egypt, Trescon's World Cloud Show is set to make its return to India, as a physical, in-person event. The 18th edition of this global series is anticipated to create a significant impact on the cloud and data center landscape in India. Taking place on 14 September 2022, at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, C-suit attendees such as Global CIOs & CTOs, Chief Cloud Officers, Heads of IT Infrastructure, Heads of IT Networks, IT Compliance, and Cloud Specialists among other Cloud & Data Center decision makers will be attending the India edition of World Cloud Show. Innovative solution providers are expected to showcase emerging projects, products, solutions, and breakthroughs in the cloud sector. The widespread presence will offer a fantastic opportunity to maintain the 'Cloud Vision,' while presenting a strong international outlook - on which Indian government's initiatives are centered. India is intended to become the top location for investments in cloud computing, data dissemination, and other cloud-related services under the Cloud Vision initiative. To explore the latest cloud and digital infrastructure trends, along with data centers that will drive the next phase of cloud transformation in India, following early adopters of this future-tech have confirmed their participation as speakers:- Roberto Frongia -- Strategy & Operations Director, Technology and Digital Compute & Innovation, Neom - Amajit Gupta -- CEO, Lightstorm - Prasanna C -- Head of Product and Marketing, Lightstorm - Ananth Kumar -- Engineering Leader, Site 24x7 - Ashish Sharma -- Strategy Head Special Projects, Web Werks - Suresh Chandrasekaran -- Executive Vice President, Denodo - Suresh Sankaranarayanan -- Senior EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Kotak General Insurance - Ankur Varshney -- Chief Technology Officer, SBI Payments - Nikunj Jain -- CIO and Digital Leader, Procter & Gamble, India - Dr. Avadhut Chandrakant Parab -- Chief Information Officer, Parle Agro - Rajgopal Nayak -- CTO, Metro Brands - Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju -- CTO, Axis Mutual Fund "Cloud Native architectures are as much an engineering cultural choice (if not more) as they are about solving for scale," stated Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju, CTO of Axis Mutual Fund, a leader with over 18 years of industry experience, and also one of the esteemed speakers at World Cloud Show - India. "We're happy to gather industry leaders, innovative solution providers, and regional & international policymakers under one roof; to embark on the exciting digital transformation journey," Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon was found quoting."Data and Technology are at the heart of our digital business strategy and Cloud is what gives life to this heart. This is how great organizations create a superior experience for consumers and customers," stated Nikunj Jain, CIO and Digital leader of Proctor & Gamble, India. World Cloud Show -- India edition is officially: - Supported By: NITI Aayog - Co-Powered By: Lightstorm - Gold Partner: Site24x7 & Web Werks - Silver Partner: Denodo About World Cloud Show World Cloud Show takes place in strategic locations across the world which gathers pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers, and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross industry verticals. The show will feature exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges and explore latest applications of cloud-based solutions.About Trescon Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments and individuals. Trescon is specialises in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect and consulting services. For further details about the announcement, please contact: Nupur Aswani Head - Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon +91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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MMI Asia Hosts Pre-Launch Conference as a Prelude to transport logistic and air cargo Inaugural Tradeshow in Southeast Asia

13 9 月, 2022
Key industry leaders DHL Express, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and SAP gathered to discuss the latest industry trends and developments in a post-COVID environmentSingapore, Sept 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlac SEA) was officially inaugurated at an event today at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, with the presence of key industry players including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), SAP, and DHL Express.Organised by MMI Asia, the regional subsidiary of Messe München GmbH, the event welcomed about 100 industry stakeholders in-person across the logistics business ecosystem from airports, airlines, freight forwarders, technology enablers, service providers and shippers to association partners and government agencies. The conference is a prelude to the Southeast Asian edition of the transport logistic and air cargo (tlac) series, which includes the flagship show in Germany as well as other editions in India, China, Turkey and the United States. The inaugural Southeast Asian edition will be held in Singapore in September 2023.MMI Asia's CEO and Managing Director, Michael Wilton expressed: "The logistics trade was adversely impacted by a widespread slowdown brought on by the pandemic. The pace of the scene's development was considerably compressed due to its paucity of channels for industry players to network and exchange trends, developments, and solutions."Julia Kwan, Group Project Director of MMI Asia added: "We observed an explosion of engagement among ecosystem players. The pre-launch conference generated an active discourse surrounding macro-market trends, discussing prospects centred on strategic expansions as new technologies, business models, markets and competitions take shape. Insightful findings, discussions, and observations emerged during the event that will inform future trends and developments. The key themes for the 2023 conference have been identified as Digitalization, Resilience and Sustainability." Transport, Logistics and Air Cargo Sectors Poised for a Strong ComebackSingapore Tourism Board (STB) and MMI Asia previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 November 2021, to establish a partnership to host multiple Southeast Asian editions of tlac trade shows in Singapore starting in 2023. The industry can expect the rollout of new content, programmes, and exhibition components for upcoming trade shows.The pre-launch conference provided the industry with a glimpse of the inaugural show in 2023, which will be a pivotal catalyst to the sector's growth as global and regional travel pick up pace.Poh Chi Chuan, Executive Director, Exhibitions & Conferences, STB said: "We are glad to see MMI Asia riding on the strong recovery of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in Singapore so that stakeholders from the transport, logistics and air cargo sectors can gather to address pertinent issues and exchange knowledge on the latest trends and innovations. The anchoring of transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asia in Singapore reinforces our reputation as a leading hub for business leaders to expand their business development efforts and network. We look forward to welcoming delegates to a successful launch of the tradeshow in 2023."Future-Proofing Post-Covid Logistics InfrastructureIndustry leaders such as IATA, DHL Express, Avnet, and Enterprise Singapore weighed in on the state of the current market and its journey towards future-proofing. Panel discussions were joined by other speakers from SAP, CargoAi, DB Schenker, The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, Group Concorde, Kuehne + Nagel andPageGroup.Lim Ching Kiat, Managing Director, Air Hub Development of Changi Airport Group said: "Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as other disruptions, further demonstrated the importance of air cargo's role in maintaining global trade and supply chains. Changi Airport, being strategically located in Asia, plays a key role in supporting intra-Asia and inter-continental air cargo flows, especially for pharmaceutical and perishable products. We are excited to welcome the Southeast Asia edition of the TLAC tradeshow in Singapore – we are confident this event will help facilitate dialogue and foster exchange of ideas among key air cargo players."The inaugural SEA edition of transport logistics and air cargo (tlac SEA) will be held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, 13 - 15 September 2023. Exhibitors will include airlines, air and sea ports, transport and airline management, logistics providers, technology providers, and many others.For more information, please visit www.transportlogisticsea.com.About transport logistic and air cargotransport logistic: The world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management has been taking place in Munich since 1978. Also part of transport logistic is air cargo Europe the industry gathering for the international air freight industry. About transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asiatransport logistic Southeast Asia is the latest edition of the world's largest trade show for transportation and logistics industry. It is poised to become the most influential meeting place for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management in ASEAN region.Based on the established concept of the Munich exhibition, and benefiting from the extensive global network of Messe München, transport logistic Southeast Asia edition will bring together the world's leading service providers, to meet, network and trade with top buyers from the region. The event will also comprise of a high-level summit whereexpert speakers will share key trends and insights on some of the most forward-looking topics.air cargo, the international industry gathering for the global air freight industry, will be co-located with transport logistic for the Southeast Asia edition. The event is poised to be one of the most important business platforms for the air cargo sector, where international air cargo professionals will convene to network, make new contacts, develop upcoming markets and explore joint business potential.air cargo's Southeast Asia edition will bring together exhibiting companies from the air cargo sector like airlines, airports, forwarding agents, cargo handling companies, express services, logistics providers and others. About MMI Asia Pte. LtdMesse München GmbH (MMG) is one of the leading exhibition organizers worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich, at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter München as well as abroad. MMG is the owner and organizer of the world-leading transport logistics and air cargo trade fair organized every two years in Munich. A full subsidiary of Messe München GmbH (MMG), MMI Asia established in Singapore in 1992, is now embarking on a significant growth and expansion program, bringing some of MMG's world-leading brands to the ASEAN market. transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asian editions are organized by MMI Asia Pte Ltd. For more information, please visit www.mmiasia.com. About Changi Airport GroupChangi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairportgroup.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP,ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages foreign airports. As one of Asia's most connected international aviation hubs, Changi Airport links Singapore to over 120 cities globally, with over 80 airlines operating more than 4,000 weekly flights. Jewel Changi Airport, a multi-dimensional lifestyle destination, opened in April 2019, adding to Changi Airport's shopping and dining offerings of close to 500 F&B and retail outlets. The world's most awarded airport, Changi has won over 600 accolades for its consistent and excellent airport staff service, passenger experience and safety standards. About Singapore Tourism Board (STB)The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. Webring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions. For more information, please visit www.stb.gov.sg.For media enquiries, please contact:Max HuangAssistant Manager, Elliot & Co. HP: (65) 9180 3239Email: max@elliotcommunications.comAmirah Suhaimi Consultant, Elliot & Co. HP: (65) 8738 9875Email: amirah@elliotcommunications.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Summary of Briefing on Honda Motorcycle Business JCN Newswire

Summary of Briefing on Honda Motorcycle Business

13 9 月, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda aims to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050. Today, Honda held a press briefing regarding its motorcycle business initiatives, presented by Kohei Takeuchi (Director, Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer) and Yoshishige Nomura (Managing Officer). A summary of the briefing follows:1. Approach toward carbon neutrality of motorcycle productsTo accommodate a variety of uses and needs of customers around the world, Honda offers a wide range of motorcycle products, from small commuter models to large fun models, which are used globally in both emerging and advanced countries. In emerging nations, especially, there is high demand for motorcycles, mainly commuter models, as a lifeline of people in their everyday life; however, popularization of electric models faces challenges such as heavier vehicle weight and higher prices. Also, demand for electric models depends largely on government incentives, regulations and availability of charging infrastructure in each respective market.Considering these circumstances, Honda will accelerate the electrification of motorcycles as the primary focus of environmental strategies for motorcycle business, while also continuing to advance ICE, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality for all of its motorcycle products during the 2040s. Moreover, Honda will continue to lead the industry at the forefront of its environmental initiatives.＜Continued Initiatives to Advance ICE＞In order to realize carbon neutrality while accommodating the wide range of customer needs and usage environments unique to motorcycles, Honda continues its initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions from ICE models, while also developing models compatible with carbon neutral fuels such as gasoline-ethanol blends. To be more specific, in addition to Brazil where flex-fuel (E100)*1 motorcycle models are already available, Honda plans to introduce flex-fuel models in India, as well, one of the major motorcycle markets. The plan is to first introduce flex-fuel (E20) *1 models beginning in 2023, and flex-fuel (E100) models in 2025.2. Electrification Initiatives＜Introducing electric motorcycle models to meet wide-ranging customer needs＞Anticipating market expansion, Honda will introduce electric motorcycles that accommodate a wide range of customer needs. Commuter models and fun models combined, Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Details of product launch plans follow:(1) Commuter EVsAs businesses are becoming more environmentally conscious, demand for business-use electric motorcycle models has been on the rise in recent years. To fulfill such demand, Honda has been offering the Honda e: Business Bike series models and accelerating the global launch of business-use electric motorcycles. In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation*2 for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited*3, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month. These Honda e: Business Bike series models are equipped with Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) swappable batteries, which are well-suited to business use such as the delivery of small packages and resolve issues of range and charging time, which are key challenges that need to be addressed to realize widespread use of electric motorcycles. For personal use, Honda plans to introduce two commuter EV models between 2024 and 2025 across Asia, Europe and Japan. Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. (2) Commuter EMs*4 / EBs*5Currently, EMs and EBs account for more than 90% of industry-wide global electric motorcycle unit sales (approximately 50 million units). In China, the world's largest electric motorcycle market, EMs / EBs are widely adopted as a convenient form of everyday mobility, and Honda has been offering such products by leveraging its local supplier infrastructure and development / manufacturing operations. With the expectation that demand for EMs / EBs will be expanding globally, Honda plans to introduce a total of five compact and affordable EM and EB models between now and 2024 across Asia, Europe and Japan, in addition to China.(3) FUN EVsIn addition to commuter EVs, Honda is actively developing electrified models in the "FUN" category. Based on its FUN EV platform currently under development, Honda plans to introduce a total of three large-size FUN EV models across Japan, the U.S and Europe between 2024 and 2025. Honda will also introduce Kids Fun EV model, designed to pass on the joy of riding to the next generation. ＜High-efficiency "Monozukuri" that enables expansion of the electric model lineup and sales＞Based on its competitive "Monozukuri" (art of making things) know-how, amassed through the development and application of platforms for ICE-powered models, Honda will develop and apply electric motorcycle platforms that combine the three core components for electric vehicles "the battery, PCU and motor" with the motorcycle body. By fulfilling customer needs with highly efficient Monozukuri, Honda will continue to offer the joy of mobility with affordably-priced electric motorcycle models.Regarding the battery, a core component of electric vehicles, Honda aims to equip its electric motorcycle models with an all-solid-state battery Honda is currently developing by making active use of its own resources.3. Smoother and Smarter Use of Electric Motorcycles＜Initiatives to enhance charging infrastructure and standardize batteries＞Enhancement of charging infrastructure and standardization of battery specifications are vital for the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles. As part of the enhancement of charging infrastructure, Honda is working toward popularization of battery sharing.(1) Popularization of battery sharingHonda has established a joint venture in Indonesia, one of the major motorcycle markets, to operate a battery sharing service utilizing MPPs and MPP-powered motorcycles. The JV is currently operating a battery sharing service in Bali.In India, Honda is planning to begin its battery sharing service for electric tricycle taxis (so-called "rickshaws") by the end of this year. Honda is also planning to expand its initiatives to popularize battery sharing to other Asian nations.In Japan, in April of this year, ENEOS Holdings, Inc. and the four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers*6 jointly incorporated Gachaco, Inc., which will provide a sharing service of standardized swappable batteries for electric motorcycles and develop infrastructure for this service. The company plans to begin its motorcycle battery sharing service this fall.(2) Standardization of batteriesIn Japan, four major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have agreed on common specifications for swappable batteries based on the JASO TP21003*7 guideline.Honda is working toward the standardization of swappable batteries while participating in a battery consortium in Europe*8 and working with a partner company in India. ＜Strengthening of the areas of software technologies＞To increase the added value of its electric motorcycles, Honda is aiming to transform its business from a focus on non-recurring hardware (product) sales business to a recurring business model combining hardware and software.In the area of software development, Honda is working with its software subsidiary, Drivemode*9, to enhance new value creation for its electric motorcycle products in the connected realm. Starting with the commuter EV model scheduled to go on sale in 2024, Honda will offer user experience (UX) features that continuously enrich the quality of riding through connectivity, such as offering optimal route options that take into consideration remaining range, charging spot notification, safe riding coaching and after-sales service support.Looking ahead, Honda will work toward the establishment of a connected platform where greater value will be generated not only by connecting its motorcycles, but by linking a wide range of Honda products and realizing connectivity beyond their product domains.*1 Gasoline-ethanol blend fuel. Various blend rates are available, from 100% gasoline to 100% ethanol. E100 is 100% ethanol, while E20 is 20% ethanol.*2 Vietnamese postal service*3 Thailand postal service*4 Electric Moped category. Maximum speed: 25km/h - 50km/h*5 Electric Bicycle category, not including electric-assisted bicycles. Maximum speed: 25km/h or lower.*6 Honda, Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.*7 The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. Organization (JASO) technical paper TP21003, the "Guideline For Swappable Batteries Of Electric Two Wheel Vehicles"*8 Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) established for the purpose of achieving widespread adoption of electric motorcycles and other small-sized electric mobility products. *9 A developer of software that transforms UX for mobility. Drivemode builds smarter, safer, connected driving technology for everyone on the road. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, USA JCN Newswire

Overview of Honda Exhibits at the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, USA

13 9 月, 2022
TOKYO, Sep 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase its latest initiatives in the areas of carbon neutrality, as well as information-communication and control technologies, at the 28th Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress 2022, in Los Angeles, Calif., USA, from September 18 to 22, 2022.The ITS World Congress is an international conference where participants present and discuss achievements made in the research, development and practical application of ITS technologies for resolving various traffic / transport-related challenges. Release date and time: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00AM (GMT-7)URL: https://global.honda/innovation/ITS2022.html- Key technologies included in the Honda exhibits: Initiatives to cut traffic collision fatalities in half by 2030- Honda SENSING 360Featuring omnidirectional sensing which removes blind spots around the vehicle, Honda SENSING 360 contributes to the avoidance of collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians as well as a reduction of the driving burden. The knowledge and know-how amassed through the research and development of Level 3 automated driving technologies have been utilized in the development of Honda SENSING 360.- Honda Drive Data ServiceUtilizing driving / vehicle behavior data and location information, the system analyzes and evaluates the traffic environment including locations where brakes are used frequently. Honda Drive Data Service is designed to reduce the risk of traffic collisions by identifying potentially dangerous spots on the road which may cause traffic collisions and enabling the user to improve the traffic infrastructure.- Road Hazard Condition Monitoring SystemADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) cameras detect dangerous road conditions such as potholes and road construction, and the system shares such information with vehicles in the vicinity including motorcycles. The system is designed to enhance the safety of everyone sharing the road by calling attention to potentially dangerous spots before vehicles pass through the area. Ongoing research into future technologies to achieve zero collision fatalities by 2050- Technology to Understand PeopleHonda aims to reduce human error that causes traffic collisions to zero by revealing the true factors behind human error through causal analysis of brain activities and risk-taking behavior while driving.- Driver Augmentation HMI (human-machine interface)This technology helps provide peace of mind appropriate for each individual by providing the right driver-assistive support according to the condition of each driver and the respective traffic situation to suppress the occurrence of human error while driving.- Pedestrian Dart-out Prevention System (Warning System for Pedestrian Terminals)This system enables cooperation between cars and pedestrians, sending alerts to a pedestrian in a potentially dangerous position, enabling them to refrain from darting out in traffic. Moreover, the system notifies vehicles in the area of the presence of pedestrians who cannot be seen from the moving vehicle due to obstacles such as parked cars along the roadside.- Safe and Sound Network TechnologyHonda will strive for the realization of a "collision-free" mobility society by providing information appropriate for the condition / traffic situation of each road user through utilization of communication technologies.Honda initiatives toward the realization of carbon neutrality- Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e: )As part of Honda's pursuit of carbon neutrality, Honda will expand the use of renewable energy through further utilization of Honda's portable and swappable batteries which can be shared among various products, as well as other electrified products which take advantage of unique characteristics of MPP e:.- Honda Fuel Cell SystemsA new fuel cell system jointly developed with GM achieves lower cost and long lasting durability. Having the capability to connect multiple units to increase output, the system can expand the application from mobility to power generation for various industries. With this fuel cell system, Honda is striving to popularize the use of hydrogen.About the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, USA- Theme: "Transformation by Transportation"- Host Organizations: The Intelligent Transportation Society of America - ITS America- Dates: Sunday, September 18 - Thursday, September 22, 2022- Host Country: Los Angeles, USA,- Venues: LA Convention Center- ITS World Congress 2022 official website:www.itsamericaevents.com/world-congress/en-us.html Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Zhaojin Mining Industry Co., Ltd. (01818): Haiyu goldmine progresses smoothly, showing this gold giant with a high alpha

13 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Under the market divergence, the long-term allocation value of gold stocks becomes more prominent.In September when over half of the year has passed, with the frequent "black swan" incidents taking place in 2022, the downward pressure and market volatility of the global economy has become more severe than in previous years. In such a capital winter, gold stocks are expected to become one of the most valuable assets for investment to hold for an extended period of future time.On the one hand, from a macro perspective, there have been more and more catalyst factors that drive the price of gold to rise recently, meanwhile the logic behind the medium and long-term upward trend of gold prices is also strengthening. On the other hand, in terms of valuation, the current gold industry is at the bottom value of the ten-year cycle. Hence the gold industry's profitability and return level are now maintained at a stable and optimized state, providing effective investment values.When it comes to selecting individual stocks, Zhaojin Mining (01818), listed in HKSE, deserves your attention.In addition to the expectation that the rising gold price will boost the company's profits, Zhaojin Mining's endogenous growth momentum is also very strong. From the perspective of Zhitong Finance APP, the biggest attraction of Zhaojin Mining itself is Haiyu goldmine.Zhaojin Mining's two main mines used to be Dayingezhuang goldmine and Xiadian goldmine, with reserves of 229.2 tons and 108.6 tons, respectively. In 2015, the company acquired Haiyu goldmine, the largest single gold mine in China, with reverses of 562.4 tons, getting Zhaojin's total reserves to be over 1,000 tons.As for the current progress, Haiyu goldmine has obtained a 15-year mining license issued by the Shandong Provincial Department of Natural Resources in July 2021. According to the disclosed information, the area of mineral exploration right in Haiyu is 17.91 square kilometers. As of December 2020, it has retained 562.37 tons of mineral reserves, with an average ore grade of 4.20 grams per ton.It is also understood that Zhaojin has sunk a total investment of RMB 7.3 billion to the Haiyu goldmine project, with a designed mining goal of 3.96 million tons per year. The mine is set to start production in 2023 and to achieve its target production in 2-3 years, with an annual output of 16-20 tons after the project is completed. For reference, Zhaojin Mining's gold output in 2021 was 12.6 tons. In other words, Zhaojin Mining's annual output will double after Haiyu goldmine reaches its designed production capacity.On the cost side, thanks to the large production scale and high ore grade of Haiyu goldmine, the overall gold cost is expected to be as low as RMB 100/gram after full establishment of production, holding obvious advantages. For reference, Zhaojin Mining's overall gold cost in the first half of this year was about RMB 193.98/gram.It is also worth mentioning that the linear distance between Haiyu goldmine and the Zhaojin port is only 45 kilometers, which can generate a significant regional synergistic effect in the future.Given all the above, after the production Haiyu goldmine is completed, the overall profitability of Zhaojin Mining's goldmining business will usher in a qualitative leap forward.According to Zhaojin Mining's latest disclosure, the design of the safety facilities of Haiyu goldmine has passed the review of the relevant departments earlier this year, and the project has recently obtained the approval of the "Safety Three Simultaneousness". Therefore, the construction of the project will soon be carried out.In summary, Zhitong Finance APP believes that now is the perfect time to enter the left side trading of Zhaojin Mining. As we all know, the logic that drives the rise of cyclical stock prices can be divided into two categories: one is beta - rising commodity prices driving company profits and thus the stock prices; the other is alpha - stock prices and company profits driven by other factors besides commodity price fluctuations, such as an increase of an individual company's market share, an increase in product yield, etc.Long-term investors clearly prefer alpha logic to beta logic, as alpha is trendier and lasts longer.At present, Zhaojin Mining undoubtedly has investment opportunities with a strong alpha under the resonance of two advantages: the expectation of the rising gold price, as well as the upcoming stable increase of gold production contributed by Haiyu goldmine. Moreover, if we consider the fact that Zhaojin's share price has been unsatisfying in recent months due to the decline of the overall Hong Kong stock market, this is an even more rare opportunity for investors to go long. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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ONBUFF Announces the Launch of Ragnarok NFT Sale and Limited-Edition NFT Auction

13 9 月, 2022
Seoul, Korea, September 13, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ONBUFF has announced the launch of the sale of their Ragnarok non-fungible token (NFT) and an auction for limited-edition NFTs. ONBUFF will open a new NFT marketplace at INNO Platform, a blockchain content platform for P2E game users and NFT enthusiasts, on [14th, September]. Pre-registration for the NFT sale on INNO Platform began on September 1st. With the ONBUFF NFT market, users can play games, swap game points and tokens, manage their wallets, and purchase NFTs on one platform. The limited-edition NFT auction will allow users to pre-order and bid on the ONBUFF original NFT with various utilities at INNO platform. Last April, the ONBUFF project team launched their first P2E game, Ragnarok Labyrinth NFT, cooperating with the Gravity Game Link to use their Ragnarok IP for the first time on web3. The pre-registration for this game exceeded over one-million players. “To celebrate the marketplace opening, a limited NFT auction will be held at INNO NFT marketplace, and an NFT airdrop event will be held for all users at INNO Platform. If you interact with INNO Platform and ONBUFF, you will have more chances to earn free NFTs, which will be connected to the next new game at INNO Platform,” stated a spokesperson for ONBUFF. “ ONBUFF was developed to monetize various global IPs based on blockchain technology. It aims to connect IPs to new blockchain technology, expanding its market from the traditional area to an evolutionary area where users are more involved and connected through the project. The ONBUFF market has several unique offerings that separate it from other NFT markets, including exclusive sales of play-to-earn (P2E) game NFT using Ragnarok IP, low gas costs and high-speed connection using Polygon Network, and a 0% service fee to celebrate the opening of the market. For more information about ONBUFF, go to www.onbuff.com. Media Contact Brand: ONBUFF Contact: Media team Email: shin.yj@onbuff.com Telephone: 82 01098043639 Website: https://onbuff.com/ SOURCE: ONBUFF The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)
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疯狂体育：京基证券维持疯狂体育买入评级 目标价2.54港元

13 9 月, 2022
EQS 新闻 via SEAPRWire.com / 2022-09-13 / 10:04 UTC+8 距离卡塔尔世界杯不足三个月，体育类相关股票备受投资者关注。京基证券在最近的研究报告指出，疯狂体育（0082.HK）有望藉世界杯实现收入扩张及流量跃升，故继续给予「买入」评级。 京基证券在本月6日的报告分析，中国体育彩票销售于世界杯年均有显著增长，如2010年、2014年及2018年分别同比增长22.1%、32.8%及36.8%，因此预计今年卡塔尔世界杯中国体彩销售额将有望再创高峰，同时拉动民众对付费赛事及体育彩票知识内容需求。 京基证券指，疯狂体育的体育知识付费平台「疯狂红单」上半年收入已同比增长42.0%，加上下半年的世界杯热潮，疯狂体育将实现收入及流量的跃升。京基证券也提到，今届世界杯决赛周举行时间与圣诞节、元旦及中国的购物节等多个营销畅旺的时间重迭，料相关广告营销规模将非常庞大。 此外，疯狂体育于超过20个省市的体彩中心获得体彩零售业务许可，并与39家全国连锁零售品牌企业合作，拥有全国性的彩票新零售网络，其佣金收入将有望在第四季倍增。 体育手游方面，京基证券提到，疯狂体育的足球手游《球场风云》在去年欧国杯期间营运表现理想，而旗下多款各类足球主题手游已完成更新，估计世界杯热潮将带动其足球主题手游用户数量及游戏内消费，主打体育赛事竞猜娱乐的梦幻赛事平台则有望提升流量及用户粘性。 京基证券认为，疯狂体育是少数具备世界杯概念之体育娱乐版块上市公司，其预计市盈率仅9.1倍，估值吸引，故维持其「买入」评级，目标价2.54港元。 2022-09-13 此财经新闻稿由EQS Group via SEAPRWire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php
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Comprehensive Power Purchase Agreement Online Workshop is Now Open for Registration ACN Newswire

Comprehensive Power Purchase Agreement Online Workshop is Now Open for Registration

12 9 月, 2022
Singapore, Sep 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has set the new dates for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) online workshop and commenced live on 30th August 2022 and 16th January 2023. There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging markets. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts - today's market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout developing countries urgently need to master the key tools, models, and lessons learned for transforming and strengthening today's electricity sector. These include the latest models in negotiating PPAs, in designing and managing new competitive power markets, as well as attracting the right mix of renewable energy sources.Throughout the five sessions, it provides attendees clear explanations of the new models of PPAs risk allocation, of designing and managing competitive power markets, attracting private investments in renewable energy, through a series of real case examples of contracts and markets. Case Studies will include real examples from Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America. Furthermore, cases stimulate independent thinking and discussion among participants.Past participant from Energy Commission Malaysia shared, "The course on PPA has really broadened my understanding of how a bankable PPA should be. It covers all aspects of it.""The course was an eye-opener for me as it clarified for me the parties & responsibilities as much," said past participants of Enel Green Power.Book your seat now and discover valuable lessons to be learned from the European experience.Course Sessions1. Utility and corporate renewable PPA structures2. PPA risk assessment and valuation3. PPA pricing4. PPA contracts and risk mitigation5. Financing and PPA negotiationsBenefits of Attending:- Learn about all the essentials of corporate renewable PPAs- Perform a policy and risk analysis of PPA contracts- Learn theory and practice of pricing and tariff design- Run a risk assessment- Evaluate different risks and mitigate these risks under the PPA- Lead successful power project finance transactions- Negotiate fair and sustainable PPAsWant to learn more?Simply email emilia[at]infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/ppa-onlineAbout Infocus International GroupInfocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities.Infocus International recognises clients' needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights.Emilia MokTel: +65 6325 0210Email: emilia[at]infocusevent.comWebsite: www.infocusinternational.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc. Present Results from Phase 3 LEAP-002 Trial Evaluating LENVIMA (lenvatinib) Plus KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Versus LENVIMA Monotherapy in Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma JCN Newswire

Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc. Present Results from Phase 3 LEAP-002 Trial Evaluating LENVIMA (lenvatinib) Plus KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Versus LENVIMA Monotherapy in Patients With Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

12 9 月, 2022
TOKYO and RAHWAY, N.J., Sep 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada) today announced the first presentation of results from the final analysis of the Phase 3 LEAP-002 trial investigating LENVIMA, the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus KEYTRUDA, the anti-PD-1 therapy from Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA versus LENVIMA monotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). Results are being presented during a proffered paper session at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022, being held in Paris, France and virtually from Sept. 9-13 (abstract #LBA34).In the final analysis of the trial, there was a trend toward improvement for one of the study's dual primary endpoints, overall survival (OS), for patients treated with LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus LENVIMA monotherapy; however, the results did not meet statistical significance per the pre-specified statistical plan (HR=0.84 [95% CI: 0.71-1.00]; p=0.0227). The median OS was 21.2 months (95% CI: 19.0-23.6) for LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA and 19.0 months (95% CI: 17.2-21.7) for LENVIMA monotherapy. Additionally, treatment with LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA resulted in a trend toward improvement in the trial's other dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) versus LENVIMA monotherapy; however, the results did not meet the pre-specified threshold at the first interim analysis for statistical significance (HR=0.87 [95% CI: 0.73-1.02]; p=0.0466). "The LEAP-002 trial reflects our research strategy to build on evolving standards of care to further improve outcomes for more people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma," said Dr. Gregory Lubiniecki, Vice President, Global Clinical Development, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA Research Laboratories. "The median overall survival of 21.2 months seen with KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA provides critical insights for further research into the potential role of this combination.""While the outcome is not what we had hoped, it is important for us to see that patients in the trial treated with LENVIMA monotherapy had a median overall survival of 19.0 months," said Corina Dutcus, M.D., Senior Vice President, Clinical Research, Oncology at Eisai Inc. "Findings from the LEAP-002 trial will not only help advance our understanding and application of LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA across our clinical development program but will also provide physicians with additional information on LENVIMA monotherapy's use in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, where it is currently approved as a treatment option in multiple regions around the world, including the U.S., the European Union (EU), Japan and China."LENVIMA monotherapy is approved for the first-line treatment of patients with uHCC in the U.S., the EU and China and for patients with uHCC in Japan. The approval of LENVIMA was based on results of the Phase 3 REFLECT trial, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of LENVIMA versus sorafenib for the first-line treatment of patients with uHCC.LENVIMA (marketed as KISPLYX for renal cell carcinoma [RCC] in the EU) plus KEYTRUDA is approved in the U.S., the EU and Japan for the treatment of certain types of advanced endometrial carcinoma and advanced RCC. Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA are studying the LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA combination through the LEAP (LEnvatinib And Pembrolizumab) clinical program in multiple tumor types, including but not limited to endometrial carcinoma, HCC, melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, RCC, head and neck cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer and esophageal cancer, across more than 15 clinical trials. LEAP-002 study design and final analysis results (abstract #LBA34)LEAP-002 is a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, active-controlled Phase 3 trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03713593(New Window)) evaluating LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus LENVIMA monotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with uHCC. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive LENVIMA (12 mg orally once daily [for patients with screening body weight of at least 60 kg] or 8 mg orally once daily [for patients with screening body weight less than 60 kg]) plus KEYTRUDA (200 mg intravenously [IV] on Day 1 of each three-week cycle); or LENVIMA (12 mg orally once daily [for patients with screening body weight of at least 60 kg] or 8 mg orally once daily [for patients with screening body weight less than 60 kg]) plus saline placebo (IV administered on Day 1 of each three-week cycle). LENVIMA was administered until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity. KEYTRUDA/placebo was administered for up to 35 cycles (approximately two years).The dual primary endpoints were PFS, as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1; RECIST v1.1 has been modified for this study to follow a maximum of 10 target lesions in total and a maximum of five target lesions per organ), and OS. Objective response rate (ORR), as assessed by BICR per RECIST v1.1, was a key secondary endpoint. The trial was designed with two interim analyses and a final analysis for OS. Pre-specified efficacy boundaries were one-sided p=0.002 for PFS at interim analysis 1 and p=0.0185 for OS at the final analysis.As of the data cut-off for the final analysis (June 21, 2022), a total of 794 patients were enrolled and treated, with a median follow-up of 32.1 months (range, 25.8-41.1). A total of 534 OS events had occurred, with 36 patients (9.1%) in the combination arm and 24 patients (6.1%) in the LENVIMA monotherapy arm remaining on study treatment.The median OS was 21.2 months (95% CI: 19.0-23.6) for LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus 19.0 months (95% CI: 17.2-21.7) for LENVIMA monotherapy at the final analysis. The median PFS was 8.2 months (95% CI, 6.4-8.4) for LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus 8.0 months (95% CI: 6.3-8.2) for LENVIMA monotherapy at the first interim analysis and 8.2 months (95% CI: 6.3-8.3) versus 8.1 months (95% CI: 6.3-8.3), respectively, at the final analysis. The ORR was 26.1% (95% CI: 21.8-30.7) for LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus 17.5% (95% CI: 13.9-21.6) for LENVIMA monotherapy at the final analysis. Median duration of response was 16.6 months (range, 2.0+ to 33.6+) in the KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA arm versus 10.4 months (range, 1.9 to 35.1+) in the LENVIMA monotherapy arm at the final analysis.The safety profile of LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA was consistent with previously reported data on the combination. Grade 3-4 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 61.5% of patients treated with LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus 56.7% of patients treated with LENVIMA monotherapy. Grade 5 TRAEs occurred in 1.0% of patients treated with LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus 0.8% of patients treated with LENVIMA monotherapy. In patients treated with LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA, the five most common TRAEs of any grade were hypertension (43.3%), diarrhea (40.3%), hypothyroidism (40.0%), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE) syndrome (33.2%) and proteinuria (30.6%). In patients treated with LENVIMA monotherapy, the five most common TRAEs of any grade were hypertension (46.8%), hypothyroidism (35.7%), proteinuria (34.9%), diarrhea (33.9%) and PPE syndrome (30.6%). Post-study systematic anti-cancer treatments were given for 44.1% of patients receiving LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA versus 52.1% of those receiving LENVIMA monotherapy.Eisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations:+81-(0)3-3817-5120Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A.Media RelationsMelissa Moody: +1-(215) 407-3536Nikki Sullivan: +1-(718) 644-0730 Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE conclude ACN Newswire

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE conclude

12 9 月, 2022
HONG KONG, Sep 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - 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, the physical shows of the 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE drew to a successful close yesterday. This year's fairs adopted the new EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, attracting more than 6,200 industry buyers to visit the physical fairs and browse products online, as well as more than 25,000 public visitors to shop for exquisite timepieces. The online fairs will continue to run until 6 October. As of today, the HKTDC has already arranged more than 1,200 business meetings, enabling more global watch and clock traders to explore business opportunities through the fairs' online platform. The physical part of the 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE concluded successfully yesterday. The World Brand Piazza at Salon de TE presented 12 renowned international brands.Industry experts examined the industry's prospects, trends and marketing strategies at the Hong Kong International Watch Forum, Asian Watch Conference and a seminar on the theme "Cross-Border eCommerce: How to Win in Southeast Asia". A number of product launches were held during the fairs. Renowned Hong Kong athletes including track athlete So Wa-wai, six-time Paralympic Games gold medallist, made an appearance at the product launch.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong said: "Although numerous sectors around the world, including the watch and clock industry, have been hard hit by the pandemic, we are pleased to see that affordable luxury watches are a hot pick in the market, and that watches featuring innovative technologies and sustainable elements are part of the new fashion trend. This year, the two fairs showcased a wide range of trendy, high-quality products from notable brands. Exhibitors were also able to capitalise on retail opportunities driven by the recent disbursement of the government's consumption vouchers." E-tailing presents new business opportunities, fairs give exhibitors a retail boostThe HKTDC conducted an on-site survey with exhibitors and buyers during the fairs to gauge the development trends in the watch and clock industry in 2023. The survey found that the majority of respondents considered e-tailing (37%) and the recovering purchasing power of customers (28%) to present the biggest business opportunities. Of the exhibitors surveyed, 39% of them are engaged in e-tailing businesses, while 33% indicated an intention to invest resources in developing an e-tailing business over the next two years to capture more orders. Regarding product trends, respondents expected smart watches (47%) to be the most popular watch category in 2023, followed by mechanical watches (15%) and digital analogue watches (14%).In addition, some exhibitors said that sustainability themed watches will be another key trend. Speaking at the MINI green watch series product launch during the fairs, Esther Wong, Founder and CEO of Acestar Concept Limited, said: "As people become more environmentally conscious, this green watch collection has become the talk of the town. Sales of the watch at the fairground did well and we have already sold about 1,000 pieces. A new buyer expressed interest in bringing MINI green watches to the United States and South American markets, while another new buyer from Mainland China is keen to cooperate with us by investing in the development of a new eco-friendly product. Overall, the response from both public visitors and trade buyers has been overwhelming."The two fairs were open to the general public this year, with a lively buying atmosphere at the fairground. The on-site survey revealed that the per capita consumption of public visitors was HK$1,146. Mike Lam, Chief Operating Officer of Mira Watch International Ltd, said the traffic at the fair was very good. "The average per capita spending by customers at our booth is around HK$4,000-5,000. A mechanical sports watch priced at HK$10,000 has sold particularly well. We expect this year's on-site sales turnover to reach HK$1 million." Click2Match helps industry players seize business opportunities This year's fairs adopted EXHIBITION+, a brand-new exhibition model integrating online and offline trade show formats, extending face-to-face interactions from physical exhibitions to an online platform. To help overseas buyers maintain contact with exhibitors, the HKTDC mobilised its 50 global offices to invite international buyers to engage in business discussions with exhibitors via video conferencing. In addition, the HKTDC utilises its smart business-matching platform, Click2Match, to generate AI-recommended leads for exhibitors and buyers until 18 September. The platform also provides functions such as a meeting planner, instant messaging, video conferencing and file sharing to facilitate communication between buyers and exhibitors. The online fairs will run until 6 October on hktdc.com Sourcing where trade buyers can continue their sourcing journey at their own convenience. The renowned Swiss brand Victorinox, famed for its army knives and sporty watches, was at the Watch & Clock Fair to source watch parts and components. Kelvin Lo, Head of Sourcing - Watches, Victorinox Dongguan Company Limited, said: "Through the HKTDC's Click2Match platform and its business-matching team, we set up physical meetings with six parts and components suppliers before the opening of the fair. The platform proved to be effective in helping us identify suitable suppliers in advance. Following business negotiations at the physical fair, we have been successful in finding five potential suppliers, one of which has adopted a brand-new technology to produce leather straps."Chit Tat Clock and Watch Company Limited was another exhibitor that was able to connect with overseas buyers via the Click2Match platform. The company's General Manager, Philip Lau, said the brand focused on selling its stock to consumers at the fair, helping to expand its retail business. In addition, the company arranged more than 20 online meetings with overseas buyers via the Click2Match platform to conduct business negotiations after the physical fairs, with Mr Lau saying he was satisfied with the results.Following a successful series of fairs over the summer, the HKTDC will hold the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), International ICT Expo, electronicAsia, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo from 13 to 16 October, all of which will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model. The model's round-the-clock services will boost the flexibility and effectiveness of business promotion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offer benefits ranging from extended fair periods and expanded platforms to enhanced business opportunities.Fair websites - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com - Salon de TE: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/te - Photo download: https://bit.ly/3xdWJ6uAbout 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 enquiries Please contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.org Clementine Cheung, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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AVIA Releases OTT Study in Singapore at its First OTT Upfront Showcase Presenting Premium Content at its Best ACN Newswire

AVIA Releases OTT Study in Singapore at its First OTT Upfront Showcase Presenting Premium Content at its Best

12 9 月, 2022
Singapore, Sep 12, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has released a new research study entitled Premium OTT - Building its Rightful Place in the Digital Market, to understand the usage of different video services in Singapore and attitudes towards them. The independent research study conducted by Milieu Insight was unveiled to agencies, advertisers and brands at AVIA's first OTT Upfront Showcase where two of the region's top premium video services, iQIYI and Viu, presented previews and highlights of their upcoming slate of content to the audience at a closed-door event. The research shows that Premium OTT streaming services (OTT) are clearly differentiated from videos viewed on social media or video sharing sites. OTT was highly valued by consumers in Singapore for having the highest quality content. 58% of respondents indicated that they felt premium OTT services had high quality content, compared to only 36% for social media and video sharing services. Similarly, when asked which video services they generally felt captured the highest levels of attention while watching, 49% of respondents selected OTT streaming services, compared to only 35% who selected social media and video sharing services. Levels of engagement were also entirely different with 51% of people feeling immersed when watching OTT content as opposed to only 39% for social media & video sharing. Top emotions elicited when watching OTT were happiness and amusement whereas for social media and video sharing, the top emotion was "nothing". When looking at the impact of advertising, linear television remains the place where it is most noticed (76%) and ads are thought to be the highest quality (41%), although it is in social media where ads feel most intrusive (37%). Linear was again the winner when it came to prompting brand or product searches (25%) and prompting purchase (19%). Louis Boswell, CEO, AVIA, commented that this "Bodes well for the OTT industry. There is a clear link between linear television and OTT from a content perspective, and with more OTT services looking at advertising, I strongly suspect it is simply a matter of time before the effectiveness of ads on OTT matches that of linear television." Dinesh Ratnam, Country Manager, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, iQIYI International, commented, "AVIA's research further cements the rise of OTT and the appreciation for the premium content on OTT platforms. As the OTT industry continues evolving and becoming more accessible, its audience is also looking for more diverse content. With the global success of shows such as iQIYI's original costume drama Story of Yanxi Palace drawing a global audience larger than that of Game of Thrones, the rise of Asian content is also drawing in larger, more diverse audiences. We are thrilled to be a part of AVIA's inaugural OTT Upfront Showcase in Singapore and to have the opportunity to showcase our exciting slate to advertisers and partners."AVIA thanks its members Magnite, PubMatic, The Trade Desk, and Xandr for supporting the OTT Upfront Showcase and the same companies plus Index Exchange for supporting the research. A link to the research study entitled Premium OTT - Building its Rightful Place in the Digital Market can be downloaded here (https://bit.ly/3L4lrMD). About the Premium OTT StudyThe study, Premium OTT - Building its Rightful Place in the Digital Market, was conducted in Singapore by Milieu Insight Pte Ltd, with online fieldwork using Milieu Insight's online panel. The sample size was n=1200 and was representative of the Singapore adult population aged 16+. Premium OTT Services listed in the study were as follows: Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Go, iQIYI, meWATCH, Netflix, Singtel Cast, StarHub TV+, Viu and WeTV. Social Media and Video Sharing Services listed were: Daily Motion, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Telegram, TikTok, Twitter, Vimeo, WhatsApp and YouTube. 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. For media enquiries and additional background please contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoiaTwitter: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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