Founded in 2009, Media OutReach is the first global newswire founded in the Asia-Pacific region with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan.
Media OutReach is the only press release newswire that owns its distribution network of more than 140,000 journalists, 400 trade categories, 65,000 media titles and 600 media partnerships spanning 26 countries across the APAC region.
As an integrated communications solution, Media OutReach is redefining press release distribution. With proprietary technology at its core, Media OutReach Newswire distributes multi-language and multimedia press release content directly to the inboxes of targeted editors and journalists to optimise news write-ups, build media relations and automate the reporting process with key performance metrics.
Its pioneering post-release reports give detailed insights into how journalists access your press release by publication and by country.
HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 28 September 2023 – In an effort to promote the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Asian Games and the Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou, Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has launched a sustainability web application for athletes, journalists and staff members inside the three Asian Games villages to drive low-carbon behavior, as well as a virtual sign language interpreter to ensure individuals with hearing impairments could better participate in the Games.
“Cloud-based technology helps drive the sustainable and inclusive development of the Asian Games. We want to leverage the power of technology, in collaboration with our partners, to drive more individuals to participate in our efforts to make the Games greener and more accessible to all,” said Jingren Zhou, CTO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
Interactive Web Application to Boost Eco-friendly Behaviors
To help the Hangzhou Asian Games honor its green mission, Alibaba Cloud has launched a sustainable lifestyle web application that helps participants of the Asian Games adopt low-carbon behaviors and reduce their carbon footprint through digital engagement.
The interactive web application rewards athletes, journalists and staff members of the Asian Games with carbon points for making eco-friendly lifestyle choices, such as taking public transport, waste recycling and reducing food waste. Across the Asian Games villages, participants can scan a QR code to record their low-carbon activities in the web application, ranging from opting out of using plastic bags at the supermarkets, to taking a photo of their clean plates at the dining hall in an effort to reduce food waste.
Behind the web application is a system that translates individual low-carbon activities into carbon points. Participants can accumulate the points and redeem for limited-edition Asian Games-themed pins and low-carbon products. The web application has attracted over 310,000 visits to participate in low-carbon activities across the Asian Games villages, and it has recorded over 7 tons of carbon reduction through the activities since the opening of the Asian Games villages on September 16.
“Alibaba Cloud has proven expertise in supporting organizations and sports events’ sustainability initiatives with digital technology. Through the innovative sustainable lifestyle web application, we want to encourage participants of the Asian Games to be more sustainable by recording their daily eco-friendly choices and helping them see the tangible impact of their choices,” said William Xiong, Vice President ofAlibaba CloudIntelligence and General Manager ofEnterpriseService Cloud.
Alibaba Cloud tapped its AI-powered carbon management tool Energy Expert to measure and optimize the carbon footprint for the manufacturing of the Hangzhou Asian Games’ mascots. For example, according to the assessment from Energy Expert, one of the three mascots, Congcong, has a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 1.59 kg carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), with the emission from three major sources, including electricity use, packaging and raw materials.
By advising the factories to increase the use of solar power and adopt more eco-friendly designs, the sustainability platform helped slash the product’s carbon footprint by 0.15 kg CO2e per item.
To encourage a wider scale participation, Alibaba Cloud has partnered with 10 companies and brands, spanning across retail, transport to banking, to go sustainable inside the Asian Games villages. Its sustainability platform Energy Expert provided carbon footprint measurement, carbon neutrality calculation and certification services for the pin exchange center and low-carbon stores with energy-saving installations in one of the Asian Games villages.
As part of the sustainability initiatives during the Asian Games, Energy Expert helped Chinese dairy company Yili to identify the sources of the carbon emissions from its store at the Asian Games village and offered optimization plans for its electricity use to reduce its carbon footprint, including increasing the use of solar power and installing energy-saving lights and air-conditioner at the store. It also advised Yili to build a dedicated section for low-carbon products and roll out a recycling machine for milk cartons.
Digital Avatar to Facilitate Communication for Hearing-impaired Individuals
According to the World Health Organization (WHO[1]), currently more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss. To foster inclusivity at the Asian Paralympic Games to be held between October 22 to 28, Alibaba Cloud introduced its digital avatar, Xiaomo, serving as a sign language interpreter for individuals with hearing impairment.
The cloud pioneer integrates the digital avatar Xiaomo into a mini-app on payment platform Alipay. The mini-app supports two-way translation between sign language and Chinese spoken language. Users can input voice messages, which the virtual character will translate into sign language for hearing impaired individuals. Conversely, the mini-app can interpret sign language into spoken language, facilitating seamless communication between the hearing and hearing-impaired individuals.
Sign language, with its unique blend of gestures, expressions, and body movements, has its own phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar that differ from spoken language. To accommodate these complexities, Alibaba Cloud compiled a Chinese sign language translation dataset that contains 25,000 signs gathered and annotated from sign language practitioners and hearing-impaired people across the Zhejiang province in China.
Alibaba Cloud leveraged its advanced visual recognition algorithm and its motion tracking capabilities to capture the movements of the hearing impaired and translate sign language into natural language with a state-of-the-art language translation model. To convert natural language into sign language, Alibaba Cloud also developed a deep neural network and a lip movement generation module, enabling the virtual character to perform sign language gestures accurately.
“Through the integration of natural language processing, computer vision and machine learning technologies, we have developed a sign language translation system. This innovation aims to make the Asian Paralympic Games more inclusive and accessible to those with hearing loss,” said Matt Zhang, algorithm engineer at Alibaba Cloud.
The AI sign language interpreter, Xiaomo, was also incorporated into the news channel of the Asian Games to enhance the accessibility of its announcements. During the Asian Paralympic Games, Xiaomo can assist participants with hearing impairments in interacting with volunteers at the venues for various assistance, including asking for directions, seeking medical help, and getting assistance with game viewing.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 September 2023 – Workato, the leading AI-powered enterprise automation platform, announced that the groundbreaking new book, “The New Automation Mindset: The Leadership Blueprint for the Era of AI-For-All” authored by Vijay Tella, Workato co-founder and CEO, Massimo Pezzini, former Gartner analyst, and Scott Brinker, Vice President of Platform Ecosystem at HubSpot, will be integrated as part of the curriculum in several institutes of higher learning (IHLs) in Singapore, including Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Temasek Polytechnic. Recognizing the pivotal role automation plays in shaping the future workforce and building on the momentum of existing partnerships with institutes of IHLs in Singapore, Workato’s partnership with academic institutions aims to equip students with skills for in-demand careers in automation, ensuring they are well-prepared for the ever-evolving job landscape and the demands of an AI-driven world.
“Our partnership with industry leaders such as Workato represents our commitment to ensure our curriculum would be industry relevant and future ready, so as to empower both students and adult learners with skills and knowledge that align with current industry trends,” said David Pooi, Course Chair of Specialist Diploma in Enhanced Human Resource Skills at Singapore Polytechnic. “Amid a competitive global market, it is crucial that our graduates are not just academically proficient but also equipped with industry ready skills. Through such partnerships, our goal is to ensure that students not only find meaningful careers but also contribute to organizational success by unlocking unique value through the use of automation.”
“The New Automation Mindset” is currently on sale at Kinokuniya and provides invaluable insights on navigating the complex world of automation and technology in the age of artificial intelligence. The book will be formally launched at Automate Asia 2023, Workato’s third annual customer and partner conference and the first in-person Automate conference in Singapore. This event is held on October 3 at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay.
Vijay Tella, co-founder, and CEO of Workato, said: “Last year, we introduced the idea of The New Automation Mindset, this end-to-end approach to automating at scale across the enterprise. Since then, The New Automation Mindset has evolved into a leadership blueprint for this era of AI-for-all.
“At this year’s Automate conference, we are thrilled to be bringing this new way of thinking about AI, Automation, and Integration to the main stage and learning directly from the people leading this movement. Automate 2023 will be a chance for us to put a focus on automation that helps innovate the future rather than automating the past.”
Automate Asia 2023 sets the stage for global leaders to discuss how their companies are approaching AI, Automation, and Integration and share stories around increasing organizational efficiency and agility, driving business impact across organizations, and more.
Automate will feature dozens of engaging sessions that will include customer case studies, panel discussions, product demos, and more. The sessions will include:
“The Future of Automation in Finance and Procurement” with:
Donald Bee, Director of Procurement at GoTo Group
Raymond Ong, Chief Finance Officer at MoneySmart
Vinu Rohit Krishnan, Head of Cloud Economics & CFO Advisory (ASEAN) at Amazon Web Services
June Lee, Vice President of Sales at Workato, Asia
“CIO Priorities Panel — Scaling Enterprise Automation in an Era of AI” with:
Alvin Lim, Chief Information Officer at Fullerton Health
Edwin Tan, Director, Data and Integration at Surbana Jurong Group
Harikrishnan Raguraman, Head Enterprise Technology at GXS Bank
Soobaek Jang, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Wesang
Carter Busse, Chief Information Officer at Workato
“Building a Digital-first People Strategy for the Modern Enterprise” with:
Akarin Phureesitr, Chief People Officer at Central Pattana
Wendy Lim, Group Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer at Fullerton Health
Khoo Choon Yen, Director, Global People Operations and Technology at Workato
“Architecting the Enterprise of Today with Automation” with Alvin Pascual, Director of Enterprise Applications at Jollibee Worldwide Services.
“Transforming Healthcare Efficiency — Fullerton Health’s Automation Journey to Streamlined Business Operations” with Dr. Ethan Lim, Head, Clinical Strategy & Partnerships at Fullerton Health.
The event also features a panel, “The New Automation Mindset — Automation in a time of complexity and AI”, moderated by Grace Chng, Strategic Advisor and Editor-in-Chief of DeepTech Times. Panelists include:
Carter Busse, Chief Information Officer at Workato
Daniel Gericke, Automation Evangelist and Director at DNG Partners
Luiz Enriquez, Group Chief Technology Officer at Zuellig Pharmaceutical
Miguel Ho, Head of Process Automation at NTUC Enterprise Nexus Co-operative Limited
“Business leaders in Asia Pacific are recognizing the use of AI as a strategic imperative to stay ahead amid challenging economic conditions and fears of a recession,” said Amlan Debnath, Managing Director for Workato Asia Pacific & Japan. “The massive productivity, efficiencies, and innovations AI can bring to businesses are only limited by the scale with which companies adopt it. We’re thrilled by the opportunities that lie ahead, to see what can be achieved by the next generation workforce working in concert with the industry, united by the new automation mindset and the possibilities unleashed by emerging technologies like GenAI.”
For the full agenda of the in-person event in Singapore, please visit events.bizzabo.com/automate-2023-singapore/home.
New fund to support research intocardiology, maternal and child health, diabetes, oncology, infectious diseases
Up to S$5 million per year set to be distributed to a range of medical research projects
< >SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 September 2023 – Tanoto Foundation has today announced the launch of a new Medical Research Fund that will provide up to S$5 million per year in funding to support research into a range of diseases that are prevalent in Singapore, in the areas of cardiology, maternal and child health, diabetes, oncology and infectious diseases.
The Fund will prioritise research projects in the cardiology and maternal and child health areas in its first year of operation. Projects will be selected based on a number of specific criteria and will be reviewed and assessed by an external advisory panel comprised of clinical experts and medical professionals.
The clinical areas were selected based on their impact on local populations in Singapore and the wider region – e.g.: about one in three deaths in Singapore is due to heart disease or stroke and it is estimated that the number of people living with cancer will continue to increase, while improving maternal and newborn health remains a key focus of public policy in Singapore and in other countries in the region.
Belinda Tanoto, Member of the Board of Trustees, Tanoto Foundation, said: “We have set up this Fund as a way to consolidate our support for medical research. The Fund will focus on these five clinical areas, which affect the lives of thousands of people in Singapore and Asia”.
“We aim to support research projects that are first in their field and game-changing, potentially addressing healthcare concerns for diseases common in Singapore and the region, and to cultivate local research talent. In addition, we also aim to attract additional funding into medical research initiatives here in Singapore and in neighbouring countries,” said Ms. Tanoto.
The criteria which will be used to evaluate proposals submitted to the Fund include the following:
Potential for impact: potential to improve health outcomes, clinical practices and technical capabilities leading to clinical translation and innovation.
Robustness of approach: relevance and robustness of strategy, methodology and analyses to accomplish project aims and impact outcomes.
Track record of study team: the excellence and accomplishments of the study team and potential/plan for talent development.
Strength of collaboration: the collaborative effort of multi-disciplinary teams, ideally involving cross collaboration across Singapore healthcare clusters.
< >The new Fund, which is the first of its kind to be set up by a private philanthropic organisation in Singapore, will build on Tanoto Foundation’s existing support for medical research in Singapore. Since 2009, the Foundation has given more than S$20 million to support various medical research and healthcare programmes in Singapore.
The Foundation has partnered with SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre to establish Professorships and research initiatives in the areas of diabetes, medical oncology and cardiovascular medicine. Also, last year, in line with nationwide efforts to combat diabetes, Tanoto Foundation joined forces with the National Healthcare Group to set up a diabetes reversal programme in Singapore.
The Fund is also designed to encourage collaboration between medical institutions and to take advantage of Singapore’s standing as a regional hub for medical research.
“The Fund is not just focused on providing monetary support but encouraging collaboration between people, ideas and networks. We also want to strengthen Singapore’s medical research ecosystem by promoting research excellence and better healthcare here and in the wider region. In recent years, Singapore has been able to attract world renowned scientists and healthcare talent and is uniquely positioned to serve as a medical research hub for Asia,” said Ms. Tanoto.
Hashtag: #TanotoFoundation
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FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – The opening ceremony of the 10th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province on the evening of September 25.
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< >The Silk Road connects the world, light and shadow shine for ten years. 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Silk Road International Film Festival. The film festival will highlight the theme of the “10th anniversary,” being committed to “Sharing Silk Road Stories in Collaboration with Partners from across the Globe,” telling the stories of the BRI and integration of civilizations with lens and images, and striving to create a grand event for global film and cultural exchange.
During the festival, nine main activities will be held, including the Golden Silk Road Awards, the “Decade of Silk Road, Blessed Movie” film achievement exhibition, a BRI national film exhibition, a film panorama, a film forum, and film market, and more. Among them, the BRI national film exhibition has invited countries and regions involved in the BRI to participate and build an international exchange platform that will effectively promote cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation in the film and television industry. The “Blessed Movie Echoed on Silk Road in Fujian and Shaanxi” activity vividly showcases the cultural achievements on brilliant Silk Road civilizations and films in Fuzhou and Xi’an.
Compared with previous film festivals, this year’s film festival has four highlights:
First, this festival highlights the theme of the “10th anniversary.” It will hold a series of activities centered around the theme, including the “Decade of Silk Road, Blessed Movie” exhibition, the “Blessed Movie Echoed on Silk Road in Fujian and Shaanxi” activity. With films as a bond, it systematically summarizes its glorious journey over the past decade to promote cultural cooperation, and development and inheritance of the Silk Road civilization, and vividly showcases the cultural achievements on brilliant Silk Road civilizations and films in Fuzhou and Xi’an.
Second, this festival focuses on the establishment of an international exchange platform. More than 140 foreign guests from 40 countries and 10 international sister cities (based on the actual situation on site) attended the festival. The Golden Silk Road Awards have received about 500 submissions from 84 countries and regions, among which 140 films will be selected for re-evaluation by the jury and shortlisted for ten Golden Silk Road Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Documentary Film. Besides, a BRI national film exhibition will be held, inviting countries and regions involved in the BRI to participate and promote cultural exchanges and industrial cooperation in the film and television industry.
Third, the festival strives to create a film feast for the people. It will adhere to the principle of putting people at the center, and closely align with the needs of the masses in event planning, film screenings, and other aspects, making every effort to create a feast of films and a festival for the people. With Fuzhou Strait Olympic Sports Center and Minyue River Town as main venues, and historical and cultural blocks such as the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys and Liangcuo as supporting venues, the city-wide film carnival consists of a series of dream-building themed cultural activities for the people, including a film culture fair, a film costume and prop exhibition, immersive performances, and a light and shadow show, creating a strong atmosphere of full participation and shared enjoyment for all.
Fourth, the festival will boost development driven by industrialization. It will help gather momentum and promote industrial development. By pooling superior resources at home and abroad, it will carefully organize the main forum on film exchange and cooperation among countries and regions along the Belt and Road, and two sub-forums on film investment and financing, and the integrated development of films and tourism along the Belt and Road. It will also hold six themed activities, including a project launch and investment conference, an international film screening, the Belt and Road film and tourism industry alliance, a youth film festival, the “Film and City,” and a themed night market. The festival will spare no effort in building a professional platform for film transactions, a main base for cultural exchanges, and an incubator for industrial projects, and cultivating a more promising market for the development of the film and television industry.
The 10th Silk Road International Film Festival will conclude on September 27 and the results of the Golden Silk Road Awards will be announced at that time.
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Denver – News Direct – 27 September 2023 – Marketplacer, a global technology platform that enables brands, retailers, suppliers, communities and innovators to build and grow successful online marketplaces at scale, today announced that it has been selected to be among the first connectors into the new commercetools integration framework, Connect, alongside other best-in-breed technology providers.
This new partnership centers around a pre-built Marketplacer Connector for commercetools that customers can download to quickly and easily integrate Marketplacer’s 3rd-party marketplace technology into the commercetools platform.
Switching on the Marketplacer connector in their commercetools environment gives enterprise customers the ability to streamline the process of launching a marketplace, which, in turn, enables them to accelerate and scale their 3rd-party product strategy, start tracking revenue growth and measure business impact much faster.
In addition, the new Connect product enables commercetools customers to link 3rd-party sellers from the Marketplacer platform into their ecosystem. This allows customers to share data such as product updates, seller information and alerts in real time. As a result, customers can launch their marketplace faster, at scale, and at a lower cost, resulting in an enhanced customer experience.
“We’re honored to be the first and preferred marketplace partner to be part of the new commercetools integration framework, Connect,” said Jason Wyatt, CEO and co-founder of Marketplacer. “This partnership will radically accelerate commercetools’ customers’ ability to enable range extension or curated marketplace capabilities, deliver them faster and still be able to take advantage of all of the flexibility of the commercetools platform.”
More About commercetools Connect:
In addition to accelerating time-to-market, commercetools Connect offers:
A curated set of pre-built, commercetools-certified connectors that provide out-of-the-box integrations between products;< >
A run-time environment for connectors, managed by commercetools as part of its infrastructure and provided as a paid service to customers; and,< >
The same run-time environment to build proprietary connectors by and for customers.
“Marketplacer is a great fit for commercetools Connect and we appreciate their investment in our shared customers,” said commercetools Chief Product Officer Mike Sharp. “Naturally, we are selective about the technology partners with whom we choose to go-to-market. We value the partnership we have with Marketplacer and commend them on their strong customer growth.”
Additional Benefits of the Marketplace Connector for commercetools
The ability to create and promote products on commercetools Frontend, increasing visibility and sales potential;< >
Improved workflow efficiency with a single source of truth for products, sellers and advertisers; and,< >
Alignment with key principles of the MACH® alliance, ensuring a high level of control and agility.
Hear more about the Marketplacer/commercetools Connect solution at the E-Commerce Expo in London, Sept. 27-28, stand F10.
About Marketplacer< >Marketplacer is a global technology Software as a Service (SaaS) platform equipped with all the tools and functionality needed to build successful and scalable online marketplaces, at speed. To date, Marketplacer has helped build and deploy over 100 Marketplaces connecting over 13,000 businesses worldwide. The Marketplacer platform exists to make growth simple, from implementing marketplace strategies such as shipment from drop-ship sellers, adding new categories or third-party range extension, through to consolidating markets and rolling out modern revenue models such as recurring memberships that allow businesses to grow faster and beyond the constraints of capital inventory.
Born and bred from the award-winning BikeExchange, the biggest online marketplace for anything and everything bike, founders Jason Wyatt and Sam Salter saw the opportunity to license the online software platform and apply it to new marketplaces. Marketplacer is responsible for the creation of online e-commerce solutions and business transformations of companies around the world. Visit marketplacer.com for more information.
About commercetools< >commercetools is the leading composable commerce platform, allowing companies to dynamically tailor and scale shopping experiences across markets. We equip some of the world’s largest businesses with tools to future-proof digital offerings, reduce risks and costs, and build outstanding experiences that drive revenue growth.
Headquartered in Munich, commercetools has led a global renaissance in digital commerce by combining cloud-native, technology-agnostic, independent components into a unique system that addresses specific business needs. We empower brands – including Audi, Danone, Eurorail, NBCUniversal, Sephora and Volkswagen Group – to stay ahead of changing consumer and buyer behavior. To learn more, visit commercetools.com.
Contact Details
Michael Herrera< >[email protected]
Company Website
https://www.marketplacer.com/
Hashtag: #Marketplacer
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – ESR Group Limited (“ESR”, SEHK Stock Code: 1821), APAC’s largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy, in partnership with Chinachem Group (“Chinachem”), a leading property developer in Hong Kong, today broke ground to begin the development of a prime cold storage and logistics facility in Kwai Chung, the first-of-its-kind and the largest to be built in Hong Kong in the last 20 years.
ESR Group Limited, in partnership with Chinachem Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony today to initiate the development of a cutting-edge prime cold storage and logistics facility in Kwai Chung. Distinguished guests of honour at the groundbreaking ceremony include Lam Sai Hung (centre), Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Jeffrey Shen (third from the right), ESR Group Co-founder and Co-CEO; and Donald Choi (third from the left), Executive Director and CEO of Chinachem Group. This marks the commencement of Hong Kong’s largest cold storage project in the past 20 years. The second and first from the left are Chinachem Group’s Executive Director and CFO Ricky Tsang and Managing Director, Corporate Development Damien Wu, while the second and first from the right are Chang Rui Hua, Managing Director, Business Management and Investment, ESR Hong Kong; and Allan Wang, Group Treasury Senior Director, ESR Group.
< >The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Lam Sai Hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, HKSAR Government; with the presence of Jeffrey Shen, Co-founder and Co-CEO, ESR Group; Chang Rui Hua, Managing Director, Business Management and Investment, ESR Hong Kong; and Allan Wang, Group Treasury Senior Director, ESR Group; as well as senior management from Chinachem Group including Donald Choi, Executive Director and CEO; Ricky Tsang, Executive Director and CFO; Damien Wu, Managing Director, Corporate Development.
Slated for completion in 2027 (with a new 50-year lease expiring in 2072), Kwai Chung Cold Storage Logistics Centre (“Cold Storage”) will play a major role in pioneering the future of logistics in Hong Kong and consolidating the city’s leadership as a regional logistics hub. Chinachem and ESR are bringing their combined expertise in project management and development, to ensure a building of the highest quality is built. Further, ESR contributes its extensive experience in sustainable development such that Kwai Chung Cold Storage Logistics Centre will have the highest green building standards. To promote green transport, Chinachem Group, ESR and CLPe will explore EV Charging as a Service to cater for future demand of electric commercial vehicles. In addition, tenants in the new facility will be able to maximise the use of space rented, including the ability to expand to three levels of racking space. ESR, which will be the asset manager of the Kwai Chung Cold Storage Logistics Centre, has signed a letter of intent with one of Hong Kong’s largest 3PL firm and discussions with other potential tenants are underway.
Lam Sai Hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, said: “The Government attaches great importance to the development of the logistics industry and has spared no effort in providing a favourable business environment for the trade. One of the Government’s policy directions is to promote a more efficient use of logistics land to support the upgrading and transformation of the logistics sector towards the direction of green and smart solutions, particularly in handling high-value and cold chain products. The development of new multi-storey modern logistics facilities by the industry could definitely complement the Government’s effort in driving this policy direction.”
Jeffrey Shen and Stuart Gibson, ESR Group Co-founders and Co-CEOs, said: “We are proud to bring ESR’s leading expertise in investment, development and asset management for modern logistics facilities as well as the highest standards of sustainable development to Hong Kong. Together with our partner Chinachem Group, we are confident this new development will fulfil the growing demand for large-scale, cutting-edge logistics space while enabling Hong Kong to reinforce its position as a leading logistics hub to the world. In addition to the property’s state-of-the-art facilities, its strategic location also helps to unleash the full potential value of the Kwai Chung vicinity and sustain the long-term development of the area by promoting job opportunities and economic growth.”
Chang Rui Hua, Managing Director, Business Management and Investment, ESR Hong Kong, said: “ESR’s Kwai Chung facility will set a new benchmark in the industry not only with its scale and cutting-edge features such as automation but also a range of green features for tenants so they may provide more sustainable supply chains solutions.”
Speaking at the Groundbreaking Ceremony, Donald Choi, Executive Director and CEO of Chinachem Group, said, “We are thrilled to partner with ESR for the Kwai Chung Cold Storage Logistics Centre, marking our first significant investment in the logistics sector. Our goal is to enhance Hong Kong’s regional status as a logistics hub and accelerate its economic integration in the Greater Bay Area for its continuing prosperity. Through the adoption of precast building elements and multi-trade integrated mechanical, electrical and plumbing modules (MiMEP), we are actively reducing carbon emissions, demonstrating our commitment to protecting the environment. This collaboration advances our shared ESG priorities, pioneering the sustainable evolution of Hong Kong’s logistics sector while aligning with Chinachem Group’s commitment to the balance of People, Prosperity, and Planet. Together with ESR, our ambition is to shape the future of Hong Kong’s logistics sector by creating a legacy of sustainable development and prosperity.” The cold storage marks another milestone in Chinachem’s business diversification strategy.
Upon its completion, Kwai Chung Cold Storage Logistics Centre will embody industry best practices in its digital and automation technologies, operational flexibility, energy management and modern design to enable tenants to achieve greater efficiency and lower environmental impact.
Sustainable and Green Features
The Cold Storage will be built according to the most stringent green building standards, with the objective of attaining LEED Core and Shell Platinum and BEAM Plus New Building Platinum certifications. Cutting-edge green and sustainable building features have been embedded in the building design, including a rainwater harvesting irrigation system, 300+ electric vehicle (EV) charging points, photovoltaic (PV) panels, and other renewable energy solutions. Additionally, 30% of the site area is designated for greenery.
Modern Logistics Features
To maximise the allowable Gross Floor Area of 138,000 square metres, the Cold Storage will be a seven-storey facility with two basement levels for carparks. Approval has been secured to add eight metres of height to the building, providing high headroom clearance for tenants. The facility also provides ramp access to all levels and automated logistics features, including dock levelers, dock shelters, and sectional doors. Other automated facilities may be further implemented by future tenants.
Strategic Site Location
Strategically located at the junction of Mei Ching Road and Container Port Road South in Kwai Chung, with direct connection from Tsing Ma Bridge and Stonecutters Bridge, the facility has easy access within an hour to established road networks to Hong Kong’s Central Business District, International Airport and the border to Mainland China.
Both ESR and Chinachem are confident in the promising prospects of logistics assets and believe the high impact infrastructure project will make vital contributions to Hong Kong’s economic growth. As accessibility between cities in the Greater Bay Area improves, Hong Kong’s market will open to some 85 million people, together with accelerating e-commerce growth, especially the increasing demand for food items and pharmaceuticals, will further stimulate the market need for modern logistics space.
Hashtag: #ESR #ChinachemGroup
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – Global crypto exchange Bybit and the Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) announced the “Web3 Unleashed: Crypto Innovation Challenge” hackathon, boasting a $100,000 prize pool. The hackathon comes hot on the heels of a partnership that has already seen Bybit contribute AED 500,000 to 15 crypto startups in the DMCC crypto ecosystem.
< >Bybit’s own thought leaders Bryan Aaron and Daniel Basharimov will help adjudicate the competition, which is scheduled for Nov. 22, 2023 and focused on artificial intelligence, gaming, and blockchain security. The hackathon is set to become the largest-of-its-kind in MENA, in terms of prize pools and participation.
Bybit and DMCC partnership joined forces in June 2023, creating a strategic bond destined to accelerate the mass adoption of crypto in the heart of Dubai. Bybit is pushing the adoption of crypto worldwide, bringing its 16 million users on a journey to financial freedom and it has vowed to invest in its growth within the emirate.
Their collaboration was symbolized as Bybit became an official Ecosystem Partner for the DMCC Crypto Centre, a place where crypto and Web3 businesses thrive, creating a charged atmosphere for innovation. Going beyond financial support, Bybit is also DMCC’s crypto listing partner, assisting startups to bootstrap growth and offering mentorship.
Registration for the hackathon is from Sept. 26, 2023 — Oct. 26, 2023 and the event is scheduled for Nov. 22. All projects are welcome — Blockchain Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DeFi, NFTs, Metaverse, Crypto Gaming, Sustainable Blockchain Solutions, and more
“In Dubai’s ever-evolving crypto landscape, Bybit stands out as the ‘Crypto Ark,’ ready to assist DMCC Crypto Centre members’ companies in bringing their dreams to life,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “This hackathon is just one of many projects we are collaborating with DMCC, and is so important as it provides a supportive atmosphere for young talent to emerge and grow.”
Hashtag: #Bybit #TheCryptoArk
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) is bringing back the “We CAN Protect the Future” formula cans recycling program, which is popular among parents, with the 24-hour online shopping mall HKTVmall and the World Green Organization from October 3, 2023, to January 7, 2024. The collection stations for this program have been increased to over 50, covering all 18 districts in Hong Kong. This makes it easier for parents and children to participate in the recycling program. Parents can also take advantage of discount codes for purchasing designated formula products and personal care and hygiene products, while practicing green living.
< >In 2021, Mead Johnson launched Hong Kong’s first infant formula cans recycling program, which allows parents to easily educate their children about the concept of environmental recycling through a convenient platform. Since its launch, the program has successfully recycled nearly 10,000 infant formula cans, reducing resource waste. It has been widely recognized by the industry, winning multiple awards.
Pankaj Agarwal, General Manager, Cross Border, Hong Kong & Taiwan of Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited, said, “Mead Johnson is committed to nourishing the world’s children for a better start in life, and to providing safe and high-quality products for infants and young children worldwide through continuous research and innovation. At the same time, we have always given back to society, and taken care of the health and growth of families and children. The Formula Can Recycling Program demonstrates our shared vision with parents to create a better future for the next generation by reducing waste and practicing green living. We will continue to expand the formula cans recycling program, hoping to encourage more parents and children to join the environmental recycling activities and work together for a sustainable environment.”
Jelly Zhou, Chief Executive Officer (Hong Kong) at Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited said, “HKTVmall has always been implementing various environmental initiatives to increase environmental awareness of the public and promote a sustainable lifestyle, bringing about more positive changes to society. We are delighted to collaborate once again with Mead Johnson and the World Green Organization to launch a new phase of the ‘We CAN Protect the Future‘ program. The store collection network has expanded to 52, covering all 18 districts in Hong Kong. We hope to encourage more parents to participate in recycling at HKTVmall stores and practice green living together.”
During the campaign, residents can bring their cleaned formula cans to any of the 52 designated HKTVmall O2O stores every Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm. Regardless of the formula can’s brand, participants will receive HKTVmall e-vouchers [1] that can be used to enjoy discounts when purchasing designated products at Mead Johnson’s official store and the official stores of Dettol, Finish, Vanish, Move Free and Lysol on HKTVmall. With collection stations located across all 18 districts in Hong Kong, parents can easily participate in the recycling program and take a step towards a better future with their children.
[1] The distribution period for e-vouchers begins from 3 October, 2023 to 7 January, 2024 and the vouchers are valid from 3 October, 2023 to 7 January, 2024. During the campaign, participants will receive two e-vouchers (HK$25 discount on HK$400 spending on select Mead Johnson’s products in official store and HK$10 discount on HK$100 spending on selected products at official stores of Dettol, Finish, Vanish, Move Free and Lysol) upon returning a clean formula can. Each participant can redeem up to four vouchers per day. The voucher will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. Please refer to the HKTVmall O2O store collection station addresses at https://bit.ly/3Rc5B7z. Please check with the on-duty staff for further details. All offers are subject to relevant terms and conditions. All e-vouchers are not applicable to stage 1 infant formula. For more information, please visit https://cloud.marketing.hktvmall.com/mjncanrecycle2023.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2023 – OOm, a leading digital marketing agency in Singapore, has been selected as the finalist in not one, but two categories at the prestigious Marketing Excellence Awards 2023. The nominations in the categories of “Excellence in eCommerce Marketing” and “Excellence in Data-Driven Marketing” underscores the agency’s unwavering commitment to excellence in the digital marketing industry and stands as a testament to OOm’s expertise.
OOm Shortlisted as Finalists for Two Categories at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023
< >Marketing Interactive’s Marketing Excellence Award
The Marketing Excellence Awards presented by Asia’s leading advertising and marketing publication, Marketing Interactive, is a highly regarded annual event designed to celebrate and recognise outstanding achievements and innovations in marketing industries. It serves as a platform for businesses and marketing professionals to showcase their expertise in their respective fields.
This year, there are 42 categories across numerous disciplines that companies can enter for. Some of them include Excellence in Brand Strategy, Excellence in Market Research, Excellence in Influencer Marketing, and Excellence in Out-of-Home Advertising.
The evaluation process for the Marketing Excellence Awards is a rigorous and impartial one involving a panel of esteemed industry experts and leaders. Submissions were assessed based on a list of criteria, and only the most deserving candidates showing exceptional expertise in the area could receive recognition for their contributions to the marketing profession.
Excellence in Data-Driven Marketing | OOm X Harvey Norman
OOm’s nomination in the category of “Excellence in Data-Driven Marketing” is a testament to their proficiency in harnessing the power of data to fuel marketing success. When renowned electronics and home furnishing retail giant Harvey Norman engaged OOm for its services, the agency introduced a variety of marketing strategies including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Google Ads and Programmatic Marketing that would complement the retailer’s existing campaigns. By constantly making improvements to the campaigns based on new data, OOm helped Harvey Norman stay ahead of their competitors and see a significant increase in revenue.
Excellence in eCommerce Marketing | OOm X Steigen
OOm’s second finalist nomination in the “Excellence in eCommerce Marketing” category comes as a result of their exceptional work with Steigen, a Singapore-based company specialising in innovative storage solutions and automated laundry systems. In a bid to secure a larger market share and protect their standing in the industry, Steigen approached OOm for a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. The agency’s strategic brilliance and creative campaigns targeting online shoppers have played a pivotal role in expanding Steigen’s online reach, driving remarkable growth in online sales and achieving an astounding return on investment.
CEO and Co-Founder of OOm, Ian Cheow expressed that “OOm is honoured to be among the finalists alongside our illustrious peers in the industry. Being shortlisted for Excellence in eCommerce Marketing and Data-Driven Marketing is an affirmation of our work and the strides our digital agency has made over the years. Meanwhile, we will continue to do what we have done so well, and that is to buckle down and focus on delivering quality results to our clients.”
COO and Co-Founder of OOm, Wyvan Xu also added “This dual nomination is a testament to the incredible synergy within our team and the trust that our clients place in our ability to consistently deliver outstanding results. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the team for their efforts and to our valued clients for their unwavering support. OOm will continue to innovate, improve, and deliver top digital marketing services to our clients.”< >
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