SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2024 – Dr Koh Hong Yi, an esteemed Ministry of Health accredited dermatologist at TSN Dermatology Skin Specialist Clinic, recently spoke at the “Bare It All” event hosted by Eczema Support Group Singapore. With more than 700 sign-ups and close to 500 physical attendees, the event made history in the Singapore Book of Records as the largest gathering of people living with eczema in Singapore.
The event was held on 27 April 2024 at the plush Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre and graced by MP Ms Tin Pei Ling. Dr Koh Hong Yi was the invited skin specialist, while other healthcare professionals included a pharmacist and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician. Together, the panel of experts shared valuable insights with an attentive audience about effective eczema management.
As one of the most common skin conditions worldwide, eczema affects millions of individuals, impacting their quality of life and overall well-being. Recognising the importance of raising awareness and providing education on how to handle eczema, Dr Koh joined the gathering to share his expertise. During his presentation, Dr Koh addressed various aspects of eczema, including its causes, triggers, and management options. He also spoke about the latest developments in eczema research and treatment. The collaboration between Dr Koh and Eczema Support Group Singapore not only provided experts with a platform to share their knowledge but also gave eczema patients the opportunity to connect with an inclusive and supportive community.
Dr Koh specialises in medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Dr Koh is well-versed in managing inflammatory and immune-related skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis, acne, and skin cancer. Currently, Dr Koh is a senior consultant dermatologist at TSN Dermatology Skin Specialist Clinic, where his goal is to deliver good quality and affordable dermatologic care with a personal touch.
Founded in 1996, TSN Dermatology Skin Specialist Clinic has always been committed to providing modern and personalised care for all types of skin problems. Their comprehensive range of services encompasses all aspects of medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. Dr Koh, along with the team at TSN Dermatology Skin Specialist Clinic, constantly seeks to help individuals address skin health issues, be it through information dissemination or treatment solutions.
For more information about TSN Dermatology Skin Specialist Clinic and its services, please visit https://skinhealthsg.com.sg/. Hashtag: #TSNDermatologySkinSpecialistClinic #SkinSpecialistClinic
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2024 – Jumbo Gold and Diamonds, an established trader in gold and diamonds, is delighted to announce the news of its strategic shift from wholesale to retail. With this move, Jumbo Gold and Diamonds hopes to provide customers with affordable customisable jewellery options in Singapore.
In recent years, the company has observed a trend of customers looking for alternatives to retail due to increasing dissatisfaction with off-the-shelf products, which are expensive and non-customisable. Jumbo Gold and Diamonds’ entrance into the retail market with their store, Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers, gives discerning customers the ability to customise their jewellery according to their preferred colour and gemstone type. In addition, cutting out the middleman allows Jumbo Gold and Diamonds to price their products more competitively than other retailers.
Moreover, Jumbo Gold and Diamonds appeals to the growing segment of customers who prioritise ethical sourcing and sustainability efforts. Unlike retailers who fund middlemen and conflict causes, Jumbo Gold and Diamonds ensures that proceeds go directly to the local mining communities and families.
As the leading gold and diamond trading company in Singapore, Jumbo Gold and Diamonds buys and sells all types of precious metals, including platinum, silver, and gold bullion. The company possesses a vast collection of high-tech equipment and software that helps optimise cuts to maximise the brilliance and beauty of each gemstone. Additionally, the team at Jumbo Gold and Diamonds is equipped with over 30 years of experience in the industry and has invested in deep knowledge and research into gemstones. As such, customers seeking to trade in gold or diamond items can rely on the company’s experts to help them navigate the jewellery buying process.
Jumbo Gold and Diamonds is a reliable diamond and gold trader in Singapore. By entering the retail market, the company aims to fulfill the customer base’s evolving needs and preferences.
For more information, please visit https://www.goldtrader.sg/. Hashtag: #JumboGoldAndDiamonds #GoldTrader
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The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will meet on 8 – 9 May to decide on monetary policy. Octa’s experts expect the interest rate to remain at 3.00%. Read for more details.
Bank Negara Malaysia will likely keep the overnight policy interest rate stable at 3.00% at the next monetary policy meeting on 8 – 9 May.
Investors’ expectations for the tight U.S. monetary policy mainly influenced domestic financial markets.
According to the central bank’s report on Monetary and Financial Developments published on 30 April 2024, the Malaysian economy is stable. This is reflected in a moderate decline in inflation amid rising consumer activity and growth in business lending.
If the Monetary Policy Committee leaves the rate unchanged, the USDMYR might decline to 4.6500–4.7000 in the short term.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2024 – The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will meet on 8 – 9 May to decide on monetary policy. Based on a combination of internal and external factors, BNM is expected to keep the interest rate unchanged at 3.00%.
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy significantly impacts emerging markets, including Malaysia, which mainly benefits from its rate cuts. In its latest policy decision, the Fed kept the interest rates unchanged at 5.25–5.50%, leaving them at twenty-three-year highs and dispelling expectations of an overnight policy rate (OPR) change by the Bank Negara Malaysia.
Turning to domestic factors, Malaysia is doing quite well. Thus, according to the Monetary and Financial Developments report published on 30 April 2024 by the BNM, the noteworthy economic indicators of the country are the following:
headline inflation remained stable at 1.8% in March (1.8% in February), while core inflation moderated to 1.7% (1.8% in February)
the Index of Wholesale and Retail Trade (IOWRT) increased by 3.9% in February 2024 (3.5% in January)
outstanding business loan growth has increased by 4.9% in March (4.8% in February)
the banking system remains well-capitalised, supporting economic growth.
‘Thus, we see positive domestic factors being held back by external factors—domestic financial markets were mostly influenced by global investors’ expectations for the U.S. policy rate to be high for longer’, said Kar Yong Ang, the Octa broker financial markets analyst. The chances of keeping the key rate unchanged are high, which, on the one hand, gives additional weight to the Malay ringgit, but on the other hand, in the context of a strong dollar, may lead to curbing the growth of the ringgit—and USDMYR may moderate in the short term to the level of 4.6500–4.7000.
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Octa is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services already utilised by clients from 180 countries with more than 42 million trading accounts. Free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools they provide help clients reach their investment goals.
The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities.
Octa has also won over 70 awards since its foundation, including the ‘Best Educational Broker 2023’ award from Global Forex Awards and the ‘Best Global Broker Asia 2022’ award from International Business Magazine.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2024 – The number of Mainland Chinese small businesses that expect to grow and hire new employees this year is on the rise, reflecting an improving business environment, according to a new survey by one of the world’s largest professional accounting organisations, CPA Australia.
CPA Australia Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey 2023-24 – Mainland China results
CPA Australia’s annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey reveals that 59 per cent of Mainland Chinese small businesses expect to grow in 2024, beating the results from the previous two surveys. Forty-three per cent anticipate their company will increase their number of employees, the best result since our 2020 survey.
CPA Australia’s North China Committee President Mr Lloyd Peng said: “It’s a positive sign that the number of Mainland Chinese small businesses that expect to recruit staff is gradually returning towards pre-pandemic levels. This indicates improving confidence, as typically small business only add to their headcount when they are confident in their prospects.
“Reflecting the improved expectations, Mainland Chinese small businesses are taking actions to transform and enhance their value creation for sustainable growth. Almost 30 per cent of survey respondents reported that their businesses benefited from improved business management in 2023 and 86 per cent will or may innovate through the introduction of new products and services this year. This upgrading of capacity and strong focus on innovation helps to explain why small businesses expect to create more positions
“It’s important that stimulus policies to support private enterprises be continuously and consistently implemented this year. This should further ease the financial burden on small businesses, encourage further innovation and support overseas expansion amidst global uncertainties. For example, the targeted tax incentives such as “Six Taxes and Two Fees” reduction and exemption policies, improving market access, boosting intellectual property protections and supporting domestic consumption.”
Increasing costs, increasing competition and rising interest rates are identified as major barriers for Mainland Chinese small businesses, the survey found. Most other Asia-Pacific markets surveyed experienced the same challenges.
In response, Mainland Chinese small businesses increasingly embrace and invest into cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Survey results show that last year, Mainland Chinese small businesses led the Asia-Pacific in investments into advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) (30 per cent), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (29 per cent) and business intelligence software (27 per cent).
CPA Australia’s East and Central China Committee President Mr Raymond Zhu said: “Supportive policies, along with mature technology solutions in the market such as Artificial intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) and leading digital infrastructure like 3.64 million 5G base stations in Mainland China, provide a strong foundation for small businesses to digitalise. Relying on these AI tools and solutions, they can make business decisions, develop data-driven strategies, reduce costs, and even revolutionise the traditional operational models.
“We recommend that Mainland Chinese small businesses enhance their cyber security and compliance management as part of their embracing of the AI era.”
Mr Zhu also recommended: “Our survey also shows that technology uptake, including e-commerce has notably increased across ASEAN markets in the past five years. We recommend that Mainland Chinese small businesses study this changing customer behaviour and introduce new products or services to cater to emerging demand. These small businesses can use leading cross-border e-commerce platforms to expand into new markets including ASEAN and Belt and Road markets.”
To support the remarkably high levels of technology adoption and innovation by Mainland Chinese small businesses, 90 per cent expect to seek external funds this year. Over half (52 per cent) reported their main reason for seeking such funds is for growth, six per cent higher than last year.
CPA Australia’s South China Committee Member Mr William Huang said: “The survey shows that Mainland Chinese small businesses found improved financing conditions last year. Forty-nine per cent said that accessing finance was easy or very easy in 2023, 10 percentage points higher than the result in 2022. Banks were the most popular source of finance, with 37 per cent saying it was their main source of finance, in 2023, up from 29 per cent in 2022.
“The State Council has recently introduced guidelines on using a national financing credit service platform to help remove credit barriers for small businessess. We believe financial institutions can play a more active role in supporting small businesses to grow.
“To improve access to green and sustainable finance opportunities, we recommend small businesses start setting their low-carbon transition strategy and spend more time and resources on sustainability.”
The survey reveals 93 per cent of Mainland Chinese small businesses are actively undertaking activities linked to environmental, social, and governance (ESG), the second highest result for the Asia-Pacific. They are leading the Asia-Pacific in the adoption of green and sustainable finance opportunities.
“Given Mainland China’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality before 2060, there are likely to be an increasing number of green and sustainable finance opportunities in the market to support the green transition of businesses. These opportunities include but are not limited to government subsidies and grants, green loans and green guarantees. Small businesses should leverage such support to upgrade facilities or introduce new equipment as part of embedding sustainability into their operating model.”
CPA Australia collected 4,222 responses from small businesses in various industries across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand during November to December 2023 for the Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey. There were 753 respondents from Mainland China.
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CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with more than 173,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 22,500 members in Greater China. We have offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national, and international issues affecting the accounting profession and the public interest. We advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes. Find out more at cpaaustralia.com.au
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2024 – For the first time in Vietnam, the international exhibition specializing in stationery will be held under the name International Exhibition for Smart Office Solutions, Office Equipment and Stationery (VietOffice 2024). This is an event organised by VINEXAD – Vietnam’s leading exhibition organizer in collaboration with Vietnam Office Machinery Association (VOMA), from May 22nd to May 24th, 2024 at Hanoi International Exhibition Center (ICE) – 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District, City. Hanoi.
VietOffice 2024 is not only a premise for long-standing, reputable stationery businesses to affirm their position, but also an opportunity for young brands to explore the market, expand cooperation and increase business connections.
Stationery – A familiar industry with lots of potential
Despite all the changes in social life, education is still a priority field for promotion. The number of students over the years remains stable and new educational establishments are increasing. Along with that, policies to attract investment and economic stimulus packages create conditions for businesses to develop the size of human resources and offices. These factors directly impact the importance of the stationery industry.
As a familiar field, stationery is shaped with products serving study and daily office work, for example: pens, notebooks, scissors, etc.
However, nowadays, the definition of stationery is changing and expanding to meet the actual needs of the market. In addition to traditional stationery items, medium to high-value machinery and equipment such as laser printers, photocopiers, projectors, plastic laminating machines… are widely being used in businesses and public agencies. The industry has become a pillar of strong growth in sales performance.
According to Vietdata’s report, the scale of the Vietnamese stationery market reached an estimated US$195.35 million in 2022. Forecasts from 2023 to 2029 predict the scale of the Vietnamese stationery and supply market is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.37 per cent, reaching a value of $316.41 million by 2029.
This growth is directly proportional to the increase in the number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the process of infrastructure development in Vietnam.
Based on positive signals from revenue and actual demand, the stationery industry still has much potential to make further breakthroughs. It is important to have fulcrums as a driving force, and one of them is trade promotion events such as the International Exhibition for Smart Office Solutions, Office Equipment and Stationery (VietOffice 2024).
With systematic investment from VINEXAD – Vietnam’s leading exhibition organiser, VietOffice 2024 will be a place to give wings to businesses for reaching out to the ocean and join the global supply chain.
VietOffice 2024 – The one and only exhibition for famous stationery brands
To prepare for VietOffice 2024, the organiser has spent a lot of time researching and planning professionally to welcome participating businesses. The success and scale of VietOffice 2024 is expressed through talking numbers: 150 booths, 100 businesses from 09 countries and territories (India, Korea, Hong Kong, Poland, USA, Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam). The exhibition is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors. For space design, VietOffice 2024 aims to modern ‘concept’, booths are specialised to honour the characteristics – and superiority of each product, such as:
Stationery
Office Machines and Equipment
Smart Office Solutions
Office Furniture
Office Accessories and Decor
Each company has their own best quality products, affirming the position in the market, such as: Linc India, Sworld, Hyperwork, Phu Son, Bonsen Vietnam, Song Hy, Ergolife, Thanh Chuong, HP Vietnam, VPS Group, Silicom, Fujifilm Vietnam, Zoho,…
Gathering famous brands helps the exhibition receive the attention from many companies in the industry looking for cooperation and investment opportunities. Understanding this, VietOffice 2024 offer the direct B2B program at booths with attractive privileges:
Welcome at a separate counter for B2B guests
Arrange private 1:1 meeting upon request
Priority for attending side events
Valuable gifts from organizer
Official Exhibition Catalogue
These privileges will contribute to promoting the cooperation decisions of B2B customers into reality, and affirming the connecting role of VIETOFFICE 2024.
VIETOFFICE 2024 – The perfect destination to explore and experience
VIETOFFICE 2024 will be not only stopping at expanding trade between businesses, the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors thanks to the variety of booths and product display. Featured within the framework of the exhibition is a specialised seminar with the topic: “Risk of business data loss and How to prevent” from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 22nd, 2024 organised by VINEXAD in collaboration with VCCI. The seminar will bring useful information to businesses in the industry. In particular, the National Digital Transformation & Business Development Conference – Honour Ceremony: Bright Star Awards/ Prestigious Brands – Quality Products – Trusted Services will take place from 8am to 2pm, on May 23, 2024 on the 2nd Floor of the Vietnam-Soviet Cultural Palace organised by the Vietnam Office Machinery Association (VOMA) in collaboration with VINEXAD and broadcast live on VTC6 and VTC.
With the desire of many impressions from visitors, VIETOFFICE 2024 offers many attractive activities such as: Seminars, Tote bag decoration, Check-in to receive gifts,… Visitors will have guidance from experts, all for the best and memorable experience.
With bright spots in organising ideas, VIETOFFICE 2024 truly becomes an ideal destination for everyone. The value from VIETOFFICE 2024 is calculated by the results of meetings and negotiations between businesses, creating a community of sustainable and long-term development.
It is expected that VIETOFFICE 2024 will contribute to the outstanding growth of stationery industry, as well as promoting the global supply chain.
VietOffice 2024 will take place from May 22 to May 24, 2024 at Hanoi International Exhibition Centre (ICE) – 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City. For more information, please visit: https://vietofficexpo.com.vn/.
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For detailed information, please contact: Mr. Minh Ngo – Project Director (HP: +84 90 349 8285 – minhngo@vinexad.com.vn)
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced it is accepting early deposits for the VF 3 mini e-SUV in the Vietnamese market. VinFast focuses on accessibility with a price for the VF 3 starting from just over $9,200, along with attractive features and services.
Photo of the mini e-SUV VF3 at CES 2024
At the 2024 National VinFast Electric Car Distributor Conference in Hanoi, Vingroup Chairman and VinFast CEO Pham Nhat Vuong said the Company will begin accepting deposits for the VF 3 in Vietnam from May 13th to 15th, 2024. Deposits can be placed on the VinFast website or directly at VinFast showrooms and authorized dealers nationwide.
For the first 72 hours after deposits open, VinFast offers a special introductory price of 235 million VND (approximately $9,248) for the VF 3, excluding battery, and 315 million VND (approximately $12,390), including battery. After this period, VinFast will sell the VF 3 at 240 million VND (approximately $9,445) and 322 million VND (approximately $12,670), respectively.
Customers choosing to purchase the car without a battery can opt for VinFast’s flexible battery subscription plan. This plan offers three tiers with monthly costs tailored to driving needs. For those driving under 1,500 km per month, the cost is 900,000 VND (approximately $35). For those driving between 1,500 and 2,500 km, the cost is 1,200,000 VND (approximately $47) per month. Finally, for those exceeding 2,500 km monthly, the cost is 2,000,000 VND (approximately $78).
Like other VinFast electric cars, the VF 3 boasts the market’s leading warranty: 7 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) for the vehicle and an impressive 8 years with unlimited kilometers for the battery.
The first buyers who place a deposit of 15 million VND (approximately $590) between May 13th and 15th, 2024, will enjoy the special prices mentioned above and receive a complimentary high-end exterior color upgrade (valued at 8 million VND, approximately $314). This upgrade provides a choice of five color options in addition to the vehicle’s four standard colors.
Building on the VF 3’s ambition to be a smart, personal, and dynamic car for all needs, VinFast also allows customers to choose custom paint colors and exterior design motifs to suit their preferences, with a customization cost of 15 million VND.
A mini-SUV with impressive dimensions, the VinFast VF 3 measures 3,190 mm long, 1,679 mm wide, and 1,622 mm tall. Its 2,075 mm wheelbase and up-to-16-inch alloy wheels contribute to a significant 191 mm of ground clearance, making it adept at handling various terrains.
The VinFast VF 3’s interior reflects a youthful vibe with a stylish color scheme. Modern amenities create a comfortable driving experience, highlighted by a large, driver-centric 10-inch touchscreen entertainment system. The optimally designed cabin comfortably seats four passengers, with folding rear seats that expand cargo space to a generous 285 liters.
Powering the VF 3 is a 32 kW electric motor delivering a healthy 110 Nm of torque. This rear-wheel drive (RWD) setup allows the car to zip from 0 to 50 km/h in a brisk 5.3 seconds. The 18.64 kWh lithium-ion battery offers a driving range of up to 210 km on a single charge (based on NEDC standards). Furthermore, fast charging from 10% to 70% takes only 36 minutes. These impressive figures, particularly for a mini-SUV, cater to diverse driving needs. The VF 3 promises to be a game-changer, accelerating VinFast’s mission of bringing electric vehicles to everyone.
The 2024 National VinFast Electric Car Distributor Conference also saw VinFast CEO Pham Nhat Vuong recognize distributors in Vietnam for a strong Q1 and April 2024 performance. He further outlined VinFast’s ambitious development plan and goals for the year. Notably, VinFast aims to become the leading car manufacturer in Vietnam, taking on established gasoline car brands. To achieve this, VinFast plans to further expand its national network of showrooms and authorized dealers to at least 120 by year’s end.
“Vietnamese people are capable of achieving extraordinary things. Vingroup is willing to make sacrifices and overcome challenges to build a successful Vietnamese brand of international standing,” affirmed VinFast CEO Pham Nhat Vuong.
VinFast CEO Pham Nhat Vuong highlighted four key advantages of VinFast electric cars over gasoline competitors in the same class: lower total cost of ownership, cheaper energy costs per kilometer, reduced maintenance and repair expenses, and superior after-sales service and policies.
Combined with a customer-centric approach, the ongoing nationwide expansion of charging stations, and growing consumer awareness of electric car benefits, these strengths position VinFast to become a dominant market force in the near future.
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VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisions driving the advancement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90 percent automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Strongly committed to the mission of a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com/vn_en
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – Alps System Integration Co., Ltd. (ALSI), Japan’s leading web-filtering service company, today announced the global release of its proprietary threat-intelligence data via the InterSafe Threat Intelligence Platform.
ALSI provides proprietary categorized URL databases. This is used by Japan’s major mobile carriers, the Japanese government, and Japan’s top corporations. Furthermore, hundreds of our partners include leading security companies, service providers and gateway appliance vendors, and other tech companies provide our URL database by OEM all over the world.
New threat-intelligence data platform, “InterSafe Threat Intelligence Platform” delivers more than seven billion unique data points curated from proprietary sources.
The basic service consists of the Basic Threat-Intelligence package, which can immediately bolster the security of existing services, while the Advanced Threat-Intelligence package is ideal for analysis and reporting.
The competitive advantage of this service derives from its unique data sources (which enable the provision of a combination of public and proprietary data), its data-collection technology, and its dynamic-analysis approach, which always delivers the latest threat information.
This service can be easily integrated with others, allowing administrators to strengthen multiple security solutions of various descriptions—even over the course of a single day.
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About ALSI (Alps System Integration Co., Ltd. )
ALSI was established in 1990 as a group company of Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., a comprehensive manufacturer that handles electronic components to system solutions. Based on the manufacturing philosophy cultivated in the manufacturing industry, we provide “digital solutions,” “security solutions,” “firmware solutions,” and “AI/IoT solutions.” ALSI is one of the largest global providers of OEM website categorization technology and intelligence. ALSI will continue to respond quickly and flexibly to changes in the IT environment and contribute to strengthening the competitiveness and business reform of our customers.
PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2024 – On 4th May, the Chinese-French Cultural Exchange Delegation of Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province, together with the Wuzhishan City Li & Miao Children’s Choir, sang “Wuzhishan resounds through France” through a bilingual Chinese-French rendition, bringing wishes from China into Paris, France.
During the event, surrounded by flowers, nice food and the flowing river, the choir’s melodious singing floated over the Seine. “The fire under the snowy mountains, is as shining as the sunshine in the rainforest. The fine wine of Bordeaux, and the tea soup of Wuzhishan, are mutually appreciating their enchanting fragrance…” The children’s lively and innocent posture and beautiful and wonderful singing, won the warm applause of the French audience.
The Li & Miao Children’s Choir from Shuiman Town, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province, is consisted of 7-11-year-old Li and Miao primary school students. The children of the choir were very happy to participate in the opening performance of the Sino-French Gourmet Carnival.
Wang Zijun, a young Li ethnic actor, said: “I hope our songs can make more French friends feel the charm of China and love my hometown Hainan.”
According to Liu Min, the composer of “Wuzhishan resounds through France”, the song was inspired by the French song “Si j’allais en Chine”, which glorifies the continuous progress of cultural integration between China and France.
Earlier this year, the MV “Wuzhishan resounds through France” recorded by Wuzhishan City Li & Miao Children’s Choir was selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and promoted by the Information Center of Xinhua News Agency in the important event held in Paris to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France – “Hello! China, Sunshine Hainan” International Image Exhibition and Hainan Tourism and Cultural Promotion Event.
Lyazid Benhami, viceoresident of the Paris Association of French-Chinese Friendship, highlighted, “The mountain sung by the children is a symbol of the two cultures of China and France looking at each other. It’s two civilisations getting to know each other through a child’s perspective, and it touched us deeply.”
Victoria Bocquillon, a commercial director for a company in Paris, was invited to attend the event. “I hope they like Paris,” she said, “The children’s songs were very touching and the fact that they sang in French made it even more of an honour for us. We French should also go to China to interact with the new generation.”
Yu Qian, Minister of Publicity Department of Wuzhishan Municipal Committee of Hainan Province, noted that Wuzhishan City is located in the south-central part of Hainan Island and is the center of Li and Miao culture in Hainan. It is endowed with pristine tropical rainforests, unique natural scenery and profound Li and Miao cultural heritage.
She said, as a member of the Chinese family, Wuzhishan City will continue to promote traditional Chinese culture, strengthen foreign cultural exchanges and communication, and make positive contributions to the promotion of Sino-French friendship and the cultural diversity of the world.
Lyazid BENHAMI used two “very” to express his appreciation for the children. “They are very, very energetic. They are the new generation that carries the friendship between France and China.”
The “Sino-French Gourmet Carnival” is hosted by Xinhua News Agency and organised by its Information Center. As one of the Projets marquants sur les échanges humains en France et en Chine en 2024 the carnival is supported by the Chinese Embassy in France and the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, with more than 80 important guests from the Chinese and French governments, cultural and gastronomic circles, witnessing this gastronomic and cultural gala.
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