BAODING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – In recent years, Chinese cultural elements have gained widespread popularity worldwide. From the hit game Black Myth: Wukong, inspired by Chinese mythology, to viral trends like “City, or not City” and “China Travel” among foreign tourists visiting China, the unique charm and broad influence of Chinese culture are evident. On August 31st, GWM thoughtfully organized a unique tour of Chengdu, inviting global users and media representatives to experience the city’s endless charm and rich cultural heritage. This event marked the final stop of GWM’s international user and media tour in China, following visits to the “GWM Global Off-Road Factory” and the “2024 Chengdu Motor Show.”
“City, or not City?”: GWM’s Global Users Tour in Chengdu Goes Viral
The Chengdu tour was more than just a simple cultural exploration; it was a comprehensive showcase of GWM’s strength and appeal, providing an excellent opportunity for the brand to stand out. During the event, the guests first visited the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where they had a close-up experience with the adorable giant pandas. They then savored the bold and spicy flavors of Sichuan cuisine, gaining a deep appreciation for Chengdu’s rich culinary culture. This vibrant city, with its unique lifestyle, left every guest thoroughly immersed and reluctant to leave.
In the afternoon, the guests visited GWM’s exclusive dealership in Chengdu. The store manager provided a comprehensive introduction to GWM, covering the brand’s founding story, its globalization journey, and the innovation in product development and technological advancements. The discussion spanned from serving Chinese customers to reaching a global audience. Through this activity, the guests gained a deeper understanding of GWM’s brand strength, product capabilities, customer engagement, and service excellence, as well as the company’s profound expertise and outstanding competence in the automotive industry.
International users and media expressed their gratitude and delight regarding the recent event organized by GWM. An Australian participant praised the experience, saying, “GWM put a lot of effort into the User’s China Tour, making me feel like I wasn’t just buying a car but joining a family.” Another attendee from Dubai mentioned, “Visiting the panda base was such a rare and valuable experience, bringing us closer to nature and life. Tasting authentic Sichuan hotpot, with its spicy and flavorful profile, is something I still vividly remember. Not to mention the Sichuan opera face-changing performance; the intricate masks that change in an instant carry profound Chinese cultural significance. Chengdu is an amazing city! This truly was a unique trip.”
The Chengdu tour was not just a comprehensive showcase of GWM’s products and services; it was also a profound integration of culture and brand. Looking ahead, GWM will continue to join hands with global users to explore the unknown, create new opportunities, and set a new benchmark for Chinese automotive brands.
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HAINING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – Recently, the project “Research and Industrialization Demonstration of Key Technologies for Personalized Diet Digital Design and Intelligent Manufacturing” led by Marssenger, has officially been approved as a key national R&D project under the14th Five-Year Plan.
Furthermore, Industrial Design Center, Marssenger Kitchenware Co., Ltd was included in the National Industrial Design Center List announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in 2023.
These two achievements are the government’s acknowledgments of Marssenger’s long-term commitment to research and development and innovation. These honors recognize Marssenger continuous efforts to expand in the field of kitchen health.
These two national-level glories made me reflect on Marssenger in Haining, Zhejiang once again. Over the past 13 years, Marssenger has transformed from a fledgling player in the kitchen appliance industry into a benchmark company, established in Haining, with a vision extending across the country and the world.
Two Key Approaches to Innovation
Marssenger is the first in the industry to take a bold step. In 2012, Marssenger launched the X7 integrated stove with a stunning appearance. It was designed by the renowned Japanese designer Hiroshi Tanaka. It was hailed as a benchmark product that led the industry into an era of aesthetic and modular design. It still remains a classic in the industry to this day.
The Marssenger X8 integrated stove also has unique innovation in appearance, creatively borrowing the sleek fastback design of a BMW coupe, making it popular in the industry. The recently trendy Marssenger X5 Pro integrated stove, with its advanced aesthetics, performance, and specifications, showcases the charm of a modern kitchen, combining beauty and functionality.
In terms of functionalities that consumers care about most, Marssenger has also deeply explored and understood user needs while seeking innovation. A representative example is the industry-first integrated stove with a steam box, launched in 2014. This product released a new wave of user demand and created a new profit growth driver for an industry that had been stuck in a bottleneck.
Marssenger boldly embraced the concept of integration. It introduced the “NEXT” cooking integrated stove, a new type of integrated stoves. With a magical “36 into one” design, the “NEXT” combined a range hood, stove, combi steamer, and automatic cooking machine into one, the industry’s first.
An endless stream of new ideas has kept renewing Marssenger and delivering sustainable development to the industry plagued by brand competition and product homogenization.
Marssenger creatively launched the integrated dishwasher, diversifying to dish washing. With high standards in both categories and quality, Marssenger launched the “Space Magic”package including the X5 Pro integrated stove and D75 integrated dishwasher in the second half of 2023. This package uses integration to solve the conflict between quality living and kitchen space.
During the fastest kitchen transformation in China, Marssenger has continuously participated in breaking, disrupting, restructuring, and reinventing traditional kitchens and appliances. This sustained evolution and commitment to innovation is one of the reasons why Marssenger constantly made breakthroughs and elevated its industry standing.
Marssenger Creates a Better Kitchen Life for Users
Innovation is like a horse with infinite possibilities, but for Marssenger, this horse is always guided by the reins of users.
For many years, Marssenger has steadfastly pursued the vision of “creating a better kitchen life for users” with unrelenting perseverance and pioneering spirit. Their recent “two honors” have fueled this vision.
Industrial Design Center, Marssenger Kitchenware Co., Ltd was selected for the National Industrial Design Center List 2023. The Industrial Design Center is a crucial part to optimize industrial design and upgrade towards digital intelligence. It greatly enhances users’ interaction experience with integrated stoves and allows users to enjoy more user-friendly kitchen appliances.
The project led by Marssenger, “Research and Industrialization Demonstration of Key Technologies for Personalized Diet Digital Design and Intelligent Manufacturing,” focuses on users’ personal dietary needs. This project aims to explore personal dietary needs, meet the needs through digital and intelligent means, and firmly safeguard consumers’ dietary health.
From the initial differentiation based on user needs to exploring kitchen pain points and updating user perspectives, Marssenger has consistently focused on serving users and optimizing life with its products. Established in Haining with a vision extending across the world, Marssenger, now an industry leader, remains committed to its original ambition of “putting users first” . This sense of responsibility will continue to drive its sustained growth.
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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – From August 23rd to August 28th, the “I Show ASEAN” China-ASEAN Youth Story Collection, initiated by CICG Center for Cultural Communication, embarked on a field visit to Laos and Vietnam. Focusing on overseas projects in ASEAN of China Southern Power Grid, this endeavor encouraged youth groups to actively engage in China-ASEAN industrial collaboration and cultural exchanges through field visits and story-sharing sessions.
Interaction with Electrical Engineer
The event drew an esteemed crowd, including over 20 journalists from prominent ASEAN-China mainstream media outlets, scholars from ASEAN nations, and international key opinion leaders from China, Laos, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Heart-to-Heart Connections: ASEAN Youth Share Their Attachment to China
The official story-sharing event unfolded on August 23rd in Luang Prabang, Laos. Yu Tao, Vice President of China International Communications Group (CICG), delivered a video address. Other speakers included Liang Dazong, Counselor at Embassy of China in Laos, Souvanhnahong Lathanaphim, a scholar form National University of Laos, and Huang Wengang, General Manager of Electricité du Laos Transmission Company Limited (EDL-T). .
During the story sharing session, three Lao youths from different fields shared their personal connections with China. Lao tour guide Phoutsady Souliyamath recounted how China-Laos cooperation has transformed Laos’ power supply, and also reflected on his experience studying in China and discussed the significant impact of the China-Laos Railway on the local tourism industry.
Phetvanna Sisamouth (Wan Na), whose name embodies her dual cultural heritage— “Wan” from Vientiane and “Na” from Xishuangbanna, shared her experiences working with EDL-T, a joint venture between China Southern Power Grid and Electricite du Laos. She eloquently discussed the similarities and differences between Chinese and Lao cultures and her deep camaraderie with Chinese colleagues, expressing her aspiration to be a bridge of friendship between the two nations.
Vongthongkham Natkanya, recounted her journey from learning Chinese to marrying into a Chinese family and eventually becoming a social media content creator. She hopes that her work and stories will inspire more young people to contribute to the exchanges and friendship between China and Laos.
Tangible Connections: China-ASEAN Power Cooperation Drives Development
On August 23, the day before the story sharing, the visiting group visited the 115kV SENESOUK Substation in Luang Prabang for interviews and research.
The substation, operated by Electricité du Laos (EDL), provides power for the China-Laos Railway and meets about one-quarter of Luang Prabang’s electricity needs. Pan Wei, Safety Supervision Manager of the Production and Operation Department at EDL-T, a joint venture between CSG and EDL, briefed the visiting group on the China-Laos cooperation in maintaining Laos’ power infrastructure and engaged in detailed discussions with the group members.
The China-Laos Railway is the first electrified railway in Laos. The external power supply projects for the Chinese and Lao sections are invested in and managed by CSG Yunnan Power Grid Corporation and Lao-China Power Investment Co., Ltd. (a joint venture between CSG Lancang-Mekong International Co., Ltd., Ltd. and EDL). This cooperation not only enhances power supply stability and economic development in Laos but also trains local power industry professionals, drives technological progress and management improvements, and promotes the advancement of power standards in Laos.
From August 25th to 28th, the delegation shifted their focus to Vietnam, visiting Vietnam-China Power Investment Company Limited, a joint venture between CSG Lancang-Mekong International Co., Ltd., and the Vietnam Northern Power Corporation, a subsidiary of Electricity of Vietnam. Additionally, they explored Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station, which this venture developed and constructed, marking Vietnam’s first hydropower project with foreign investors, and Southeast Asia’s first high-head horizontal unit, with a total installed capacity of 30MW and a cumulative power generation exceeding 1.3 billion kWh since its commissioning in 2012.
Interaction with Staff of Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station
As a prime example of Sino-Vietnamese cooperation in power generation, Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station not only contributes to the economic growth and people’s well-being in Sapa but also fosters hydroelectricity development in northern Vietnam. It acts as a bridge, powered by electricity, for communication and collaboration between China and Vietnam. The narrative of struggles embedded in the construction and operation of Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station, as well as the ever-deepening Sino-Vietnamese friendship in the realm of power cooperation, captivated members from diverse cultural background of the visiting delegation.
Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, who has taught at Hoang Lien primary school for 16 years, vividly recalled the pre-hydropower era. She remembered the treacherous roads that made commuting by foot the only viable option, even leading to the loss of her newly purchased quilt on her way back from her wedding. The completion of the hydropower station in 2012 paved a smoother, “electrified” path for villagers.
Lee J. Barrett, a British key opinion leaders, was keenly interested in the station’s impact on the local economy and villagers’ lives. Nguyen Hong Quang, the plant manager, explained that all 25 employees are Vietnamese and the station consistently supplies clean energy, generating an average of approximately 118 million kWh annually.
For Nguyen Van Huong, another teacher at the school, electricity serves as a mental “nourishment”, enabling students to broaden their horizons through computers and the internet.
Zhao Junyong, Deputy General Manager of Vietnam-China Power Investment Company Limited, reminisced about the first Mid-Autumn Festival celebration organized by the hydropower station’s staff for Séo Chong Hô Village the year after its operation. With electricity and improved roads, villagers, children and employees joyfully celebrated together. It has become a tradition for station employees to prepare gifts for local schoolchildren during significant festivals.
Vietnamese social media influencer Duong Duc Tam and Vietnamese overseas student Nguyen Phi Long, inspired by these heartwarming stories of “electricity connecting hearts” that bear witness to Sino-Vietnamese friendship, engaged in profound discussions with representatives from Vietnam-China Power Investment Company Limited and Séo Chong Hô Hydropower Station on topics of their interest. Hashtag: #CICG
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – The Plan for Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Opening-up of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Qianhai Plan”) was officially released on September 6, 2021. Over the past three years, the GDP, fixed asset investment, and imports & exports of Qianhai have grown at an average annual rate of over 10%, over 15%, and 14.3%, respectively. Enterprises in Qianhai, Shenzhen have been impressed by the remarkable improvements in the business environment. Qianhai has been on a fast track of creating a world-class business environment through a series of measures, such as establishing China’s first “one-stop service” platform for foreign investors, and improving services throughout the full life cycle of enterprises.
Landscape of Qianhai, Shenzhen, China
“We have greatly benefited from the business environment provided by Qianhai,” said Sun Jinjun, Chief Representative of the Holman Fenwick Willan LLP Shenzhen Representative Office. “I often have colleagues from other countries and both Chinese and foreign clients attending meetings at our Qianhai office, and they often praise the office environment here. Meanwhile, the Qianhai Authority often organizes corporate seminars and policy presentations, providing great support for enterprises in terms of software,” he said.
According to Sun Jinjun, the highlights of Qianhai’s business environment include its institutional innovation capabilities, fast and efficient problem-solving abilities, its advantageous geographical location connecting with Hong Kong and Macao, and its professional government service team. “All policies need to be implemented by dedicated personnel. We received professional, seamless services while establishing our Qianhai office,” he added.
Similarly, many other enterprises in Qianhai are also deeply impressed by its outstanding business environment. First, Qianhai has developed various forms of modern service industries such as finance, law, talent, and logistics. Second, it boasts a series of institutional mechanisms that align with those in Hong Kong, Macao, and the international community. The Qianhai Global Service Providers (QGSP) program aims to introduce and cultivate eight types of global service providers including modern financial services, trade and logistics, information services, sci-tech services, cultural and creative services, commercial services, shipping services, and public services. A total of 167 leading enterprises or institutions under these categories, such as KPMG and UBS, have delivered relevant services in Qianhai. Overall, a new world-class business environment ecosystem has taken shape.
According to a recent evaluation by PwC using the World Bank’s business environment indicators, Qianhai’s total score was close to that of Singapore and Hong Kong. The 2023 Business Environment Blue Book for Qianhai Cooperation Zone released by PwC highlights Qianhai’s excellent overall business environment, and significant progress in Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation, and indicates that the goal of creating a globally competitive business environment by 2025, as set out in the Qianhai Plan, is nearly achieved.
As the business environment improves, a growing number of Hong Kong residents are choosing to start businesses in Qianhai. Elvis Yu, Founder of INSPRO and a young Hong Kong resident, is one of them. “Qianhai offers the talents, policies, capital, and market that we need for our startup. Thanks to its proximity of geography and culture, we can start our business faster. After three years of development in Qianhai, we now hold more than ten patents, and our revenue this year has exceeded 10 million yuan,” he said during an interview.
“We are eager to see further advancements in Qianhai’s business environment. Qianhai can go further by actively aligning with high standards both domestically and internationally,” said Sun Jinjun. With the implementation of more industrial support policies in areas such as finance, trade logistics, and professional services, Qianhai is bound to have broad prospects for creating a world-class business environment.
Hashtag: #QianhaiPlan
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – On behalf of CPAC, a cement and building materials company under Siam Cement Group (SCG), Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom, President & CEO of SCG (second from the left), and Mr. Surachai Nimlaor, President of SCG Cement and Green Solution Business (first from the left), signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of SAMSUNG E&A Co., Ltd. (second from the right) and Mr. Dong Hyun Kim, Executive Vice President Engineering Technology Division of SAMSUNG E&A Co., Ltd. (first from the right) for the collaboration on 3D Printing and special cementitious materials commercialization opportunities, which brings South Korea-based SAMSUNG E&A company’s international expertise in end-to-end construction solutions and CPAC’s over 100 years record of excellence in cement and concrete products and technology together to elevate the standard of the Thai construction industry to match the global level, on the 21st Floor, SCG Headquarter Bangkok Thailand, on August 21, 2024.
This MOU shows that both companies have shared the same vision in driving the world’s sustainable construction future with new innovation and technology, particularly 3D printing technology that provides higher efficiency in production and minimizes errors by enabling the automation process from digital file generated by a computer software. This can also help to solve the skilled workforce shortage, shorten the construction period, and reduce construction waste and construction costs compared to traditional construction. The MOU also includes the research collaboration on materials science, machinery and equipment as well as the knowledge sharing about 3D printing construction and special cementitious materials. SAMSUNG E&A plans to use 350 tons of its patented 3D printing mortar, which can develop complex-designed structures with ultra-high strength, for the construction of a building in Saudi Arabia. For this project, CPAC will provide technology consultation support about 3D printing, Engineering Consultation, and Project Evaluation Support to professional services in architectural design and other aesthetic considerations.
From left to right 1. Mr. Surachai Nimlaor President of SCG Cement and Green Solution Business 2. Mr. Thammasak Sethaudom President & CEO of SCG (Siam Cement Group) 3.Mr. Hong Namkoong President and CEO of SAMSUNG E&A Co., Ltd. 4.Mr. Dong Hyun Kim Executive Vice President Engineering Technology Division of SAMSUNG E&A Co., Ltd. Hashtag: #SCG #CPAC #SamsungE&A
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – The motivation to grow our wealth to prepare for the future is deeply engrained in many Singaporeans, yet does this same tenacity extend to preserving our health for our golden years? Afterall, what is wealth without good health? This question was explored in a recent May 2024 poll1 commissioned by Prudential Singapore. One thousand Singapore residents, aged 20 to 65, were surveyed about how much they value financial success versus staying healthy.
Surprisingly, when asked to choose between the two, less than one in five Singaporeans said they prioritise wealth over good health. Among those who do, 64 per cent believe that money solves most problems, including health issues, and 58 per cent say it provides financial security for them and their loved ones.
On the flipside, the majority, or more than four in five respondents, see good health as more important than wealth (85 per cent). Among this group, 61 per cent view well-being as the foundation for pursuing other life goals. They also recognise that unlike wealth, health is tougher to improve once it worsens (61 per cent).
Good health considered more easily within reach than wealth Close to two-thirds of the Singaporeans surveyed also said that achieving good health is easier than wealth (63 per cent). They view health as more controllable through personal actions like diet and exercise, while wealth depends on external factors such as the economy and job market (76 per cent).
Meanwhile, those who think achieving wealth is easier are tempted by the promise of quick returns (53 per cent) and the belief that it takes less effort (51 per cent).
Mr Jeff Ang, CEO of Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore*, said: “We want to raise awareness that it is just as important to have a lifelong fitness plan as it is to have a long-term financial plan. Our ability to fund our retirement and future medical needs are very much tied to the actions we take today to achieve health and financial stability. It takes effort but it’s worth it in the long run. Start planning early, engage professional advice for your medical coverage and financial needs, and spend time on self-care. That way, you can enjoy a fulfilling life with good health and sufficient funds to smell the roses.”
Although it is good news that most respondents see good health as a more attainable goal than wealth, Professor Teo Yik Ying, Dean of Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore, offers a different perspective.
“Singaporeans know that health matters, but the real test is whether this awareness leads to tangible changes in their attitudes and actions towards health. Some people, who think it is easy to stay healthy, might put off important steps for their well-being to focus on building wealth, which they find more challenging. But the truth is, staying healthy is a lifelong commitment that involves making consistent, healthy choices,” said Professor Teo.
Can we achieve the best of both worlds? Most Singaporeans can agree it is not a binary choice between health and wealth. Some 77 per cent of respondents believe they can achieve both if they have a structured plan in place (61 per cent), and that success in one area will lead to victory in the other (56 per cent).
Beyond their own personal efforts, the respondents recognised the importance of support from key stakeholders to help them achieve the best of both worlds.
Employers: 72 per cent seek flexible working hours and 60 per cent desire a flexible staff benefits package to better manage their wealth and health
Government: 60 per cent hope the government can implement policies to encourage a balance between work and health in the workplace
Insurance providers: 53 per cent appreciate financial incentives for achieving healthy habits, as well as flexible health coverage options
Commenting on how bosses and businesses can benefit from focusing on their employees’ well-being, Professor Teo said: “Employers play a big role in supporting employees’ holistic well-being, whether it is physical, mental or financial health. We’ve moved beyond the productivity conversation to creating workplaces where people feel empowered to take charge of their well-being. Having flexible working arrangements and benefit packages are essential to building a healthier and sustainable workforce.”
Prudential Singapore provides flexible working arrangements to enhance employee well-being. Its flexi-time approach recommends employees spend one day in the office collaborating with their team and another day in the office for meetings, while other days can be spent working from home. Additionally, the PRUAnywhere programme gives employees the option of access to alternative bookable workspaces across Singapore.
Added Mr Ang: “A collaborative approach between all stakeholders in society to help people achieve a more well-balanced life will pave the way for a wealthier, healthier and hopefully, happier, Singapore.”
Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore is the financial advisory arm of Prudential Singapore. It was set up in April 2023 to help address the health and wealth needs of clients at every stage of their life.
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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)
Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 93 years. The company has an AA- Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s, with S$53.3 billion funds under management as at 31 December 2023. It delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of more than 5,200 financial representatives.
About Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore
Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore is the financial advisory arm of Prudential Singapore, one of Singapore’s leading life insurance companies. The company offers customers a range of insurance products and wealth advisory services. Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Peter Bardens will oversee Asia Pacific’s air network and ground operations, effective September 1, 2024
Peter takes over from Sean Wall, who will manage global ground operations, effective January 1, 2025
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2024 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, is pleased to appoint Peter Bardens as the Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific Network Operations & Aviation, effective September 1, 2024. Peter will bring his extensive experience from managing ground operations in Europe to lead the Asia-Pacific region’s high-achieving aviation network and ground operations. He will also join the DHL Express Asia Pacific Management Board.
Peter Bardens is the Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific Network Operations & Aviation, DHL Express
Based in Singapore, Peter takes over the reins from Sean Wall, who will move on to a global role to oversee ground operations, effective January 1, 2025. Sean will continue to be based in Singapore. These appointments reflect DHL Express’s dedication to talent mobility by leveraging skillsets across different markets and ensuring the continuity of its global operations.
“We own a strong, well-oiled aviation and ground operations network that facilitates global trade flows and movement of crucial shipments round the clock. The efficiency and reliability of our network are vital to a growing customer base looking to buy and sell from anywhere in the world. Peter has a proven track record of delivering results and driving operational excellence in Europe. His competence in operations planning and people-first leadership approach will be instrumental to bolstering our Asia-Pacific network and meeting our customer demands,” said Ken Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Express.
DHL Express is constantly investing in its Asia Pacific aviation network and facilities to optimize capacity and efficiency, such as introducing direct flights between Hong Kong and Sydney to cater to Oceania-North Asia demand. The largest infrastructural investment is the Central Asia Hub, which received a total of EUR562 million of investment and saw a further expansion in 2023. DHL Express also injected EUR131 million of investment to expand its Incheon Gateway in South Korea in 2023, and most recently, opened the new Adelaide Gateway in Australia with more than EUR20 million of investments. This coming October 2024, the company will unveil the new Kuala Lumpur Gateway in Malaysia.
In his new role, Peter heads the ground and aviation network in Asia Pacific, comprising more than 25 freighters, 7,200 pick-up and delivery vehicles, and 1,100 facilities. The facilities form a robust, connected system of 50 gateways and three main hubs in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, where approximately 710 flights pass through per day. The network is integral to transporting and delivering thousands of cross-border shipments daily between Asia Pacific and the rest of the world.
“Asia Pacific’s logistics is highly demanding. I am honored to lead and guide the passionate and adaptable team here that has constantly shown a positive attitude to operate and deliver with precision, and relentless efficiency. I am confident that my vast network and ground operations planning background will help guide the team to navigate this landscape’s ever-evolving market demands,” said Peter Bardens, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Network Operations & Aviation, DHL Express.
Prior to taking up the new appointment, Peter served as the Vice President of Ground Operations, Europe, where he oversaw the Cologne-Bonn and Paris-Charles de Gaulle hubs. Under his leadership, these facilities underwent significant improvements in safety, service quality, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Peter was also instrumental in the investments and development infrastructure in Europe, while aligning operational requirements with legislative changes in the region. Hashtag: #DHL
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DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81.8 billion euros in 2023. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
Mr. Bounpheng Sisawath, Acting Director-General of the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for the UXO/Mine Action Sector, and Mr. Eli Mechanic, MAG Country Director sign an MOU to implement Freeman Foundation and Restoration Laos funding for UXO operations in Khammouane Province, 30 August 2024.
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has secured over USD 800,000 from the Freeman Foundation and Restoration Laos to fund UXO clearance and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) in Khammouane Province for 2024-2025.