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Hong Kong Life Supports Stage Play “Tuesdays with Morrie” to Promote Positive Outlook on Life and Cultivate a Culture of Literary Appreciation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 September 2023 – Hong Kong Life is always committed to promoting physical and mental health to the public and customers and driving the long-term development of local art culture by supporting different types of artistic creations. Hong Kong Life is honored to be one of the sponsors of the stage play “Tuesdays with Morrie”, which is adapted from the world-renowned book “Tuesdays with Morrie”. By supporting this stage play, Hong Kong Life aims to inspire audiences to contemplate the true meaning of life and cherish the people and things around us. The play, based on real people and real events documented in Mitch Albom’s bestselling book, takes viewers stepping on a life transformation journey.

As one of the sponsors, Hong Kong Life aims to infuse positive energy into the society and introduce the colorful world of stage plays to the public. In the coming months, Hong Kong Life will launch various promotions and engaging activities to complement the play’s promotion. Stay tuned for the latest information by following Hong Kong Life’s official Facebook page.

The stage play “Tuesdays with Morrie”, which is produced by HK Arts, Culture & Creativity Limited (藝文創), has officially unveiled at a press conference on 22 August, 2023. Attendees included Mr. Maurice Lee (李偉民), the Producer, Mr. Dominic Cheung (張可堅), experienced theater worker and director, and Mr. Alex Fong (方力申), renowned artist, venturing into stage performance for the first time. “Tuesdays with Morrie” will grace the stage at the Rita Tong Liu Drama Theater, located in the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, from 3 to 12 November 2023. Tickets will be available for sale through the HK Ticketing starting from 5 September 2023.

The story of “Tuesdays with Morrie” comes from real people and real events. The original book, authored by Mitch Albom, narrates his poignant encounters with the terminally ill professor Morrie Schwartz. Since its publication in 2006, the book has captivated millions of readers worldwide, sold nearly 20 million copies in over 31 languages, adapted to film, television dramas, and stage plays. The Cantonese version of the play was translated by the late talented Mr. Rupert Chan (陳鈞潤).

Mr. Jonathan Ko, Chief Marketing Officer of Hong Kong Life, said, “Hong Kong Life is thrilled to support the stage play ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ as part of our ongoing dedication to fostering physical and mental wellness and nurturing the local art development. The play’s thought-provoking storyline and exceptional performances of the artists promise to leave a lasting impression to the audiences, encourage self-reflection and appreciation of the meaning of life.”

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About Hong Kong Life

Established in 2001, Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited (“Hong Kong Life”) was founded by five local financial institutions including Asia Insurance Company Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, which laid their foundations and have been serving people in Hong Kong for more than 50 years in average. Through our extensive network of around 130 distribution points comprising Chong Hing Bank, CMB Wing Lung Bank, OCBC Bank and Shanghai Commercial Bank, we provide comprehensive insurance products and quality services to customers.

SGMYTRIPS Expands and Partners With International Platforms

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 September 2023 – SGMYTRIPS, a leading provider of private transport from Singapore to Malaysia, has announced its expansion and partnership with several international platforms. Through cooperation with these platforms, SGMYTRIPS aims to serve the increasing number of international travellers visiting Malaysia.
With the resumption and rise of international travel due to all COVID-19-related border measures having been lifted, an increasing number of overseas travellers are visiting Malaysia. As such, SGMYTRIPS’ current partnership with Klook, Ctrip, Trip.com, and Tao Bao stems from its intentions to provide an affordable, safe, and convenient means of transportation throughout the country. Besides expanding SGMYTRIPS’ reach to various fields and regions, working with international platforms also allows the organisation to adapt its services to the diversity of trends and cultures around the world.
Private hire car services are a convenient and efficient way to travel to and from destinations in Malaysia. This expansion and partnership came about as a result of SGMYTRIPS advocating safe visits to Malaysia in an effort to allow convenience and comfort for travellers seeking to explore the country. Thus, SGMYTRIPS dedicates itself to offering private hire cars to Malaysia. Travellers can make a direct booking and enjoy a direct journey without any transfers when travelling with SGMYTRIPS’ private car from Singapore to Malaysia. In addition to being comfortable and convenient, SGMYTRIPS’ private vehicles meet the standards and requirements set by Tourism Malaysia and possess a Malaysian tourism licence, which allows the company to operate legally in the country. Therefore, they ensure tourists’ optimal travel experience and financial security are met, providing a safe and reputable solution for travellers looking for private taxis from Singapore to Malaysia.
SGMYTRIPS is a professional, reliable, and licenced transport company services provider in Singapore, offering transport between Malaysia and Singapore for travellers looking to visit various destinations and attractions in Malaysia. With over five years of experience in the industry, it is constantly seeking ways to reach out to overseas visitors and alleviate its travelling woes.
For more information on SGMYTRIPS and its services, please visit https://sgmytrips.com/.

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ShangHai Elite Entrepreneur Book of Fame Successfully Launched at Eslite Bookstore

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 September 2023 – On August 23, 2023, the “ShangHai Elite Entrepreneur Book of Fame” was successfully launched at the Eslite Bookstore (KL The Starhill).

This new book launch event invited three influential entrepreneurs in Malaysia: Dang Tai Luk, Founder of Mynews Holdings Berhad; Elyna Tan, CEO of Paradise (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Boss James, Managing Director of Berjaya Mega Motors Enterprise Sdn Bhd, to conduct a themed forum on

Upholding deep business spirits, taking root across the country, and expanding its mission throughout the world, “ShangHai Elite Entrepreneur Book of Fame” is a hardcover monumental work that promotes the entrepreneurial spirit and sets an industry-high standard.

As Malaysia’s first book with more than 500 pages of interviews featuring over 100 outstanding entrepreneurs, the “ShangHai Elite Entrepreneur Book of Fame” aspires to become a leader among global companies. Its purpose and goal are to lead enterprises in developing international markets and creating value through elite enterprises to promote economic benefits within the business community.
This new book launch event invited three influential entrepreneurs in Malaysia: Dang Tai Luk, Founder of Mynews Holdings Berhad; Elyna Tan, CEO of Paradise (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Boss James, Managing Director of Berjaya Mega Motors Enterprise Sdn Bhd, to conduct a themed forum on “Brand Innovation and Inheritance.”

The forum centered around five themes: “Brand Social Influence,” “Brand Cultural Inheritance,” “Brand Innovation Journey,” “Brand Agile Innovation,” and “Brand Power.” In the fiercely competitive market, everything is changing—the times are changing, technology is changing—the only constant is change. Therefore, brand innovation and inheritance are particularly important. The three guests shared insights on brand innovation and inheritance with humor and professionalism, greatly benefiting the attendees.

After the event, guests were also invited to The Chamber, Starhill, for in-depth exchanges with entrepreneurs, discussing more business wisdom and experiences, and jointly building a glorious chapter for future business.
The “ShangHai Elite Entrepreneur Book of Fame” will be distributed throughout nationwide and will be placed in airline VIP lounges, major Chinese businessmen’s trade unions, more than 60 Chinese independent high school libraries and related institutions to allow the listed entrepreneurs and group, organization, or association leaders to receive more recognition and honors and gain greater visibility.
Nominations are now open for the “ShangHai Elite Entrepreneur Book of Fame 2023“.

Those interested in nominating candidates can contact Martin Lim, ShangHai General Manager (+6018-292 5923) or email info@shanghai.com.my. For more details, please visit the official website https://www.bookoffame.biz/

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About ShangHai Business Media

“ShangHai Business Media” was founded in the year 1979, is the first Chinese Business Magazine Media in Malaysia, which is also the World’s Oldest Chinese Business Magazine Media. In the year 2018, ShangHai Business Media has successfully transformed from traditional printed copy business media into digital business media, aims to provide entrepreneurs with the highest quality and high-end business communication platform.

NineSmart Launches Upgraded Version of Smart Residence with Modern UI Design to Enhance Living Experience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 September 2023 – NineSmart Limited, a Hong Kong property technology (PropTech) solutions provider, is proud to announce the showcase of its latest enhanced version “Smart Residence”, a contactless access and booking solution for residential complexes at the 3rd International Property Management and Procurement Expo (PropEx 2023) in late August.

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Resident App for Booking, Unlocking Facilities with Smart Intercom Feature

Smart Residence consists of a user app for residents and cloud-based admin panel for data management and permissions setting. The revamped user interface (UI) with a modern and minimal design optimizes the user experience (UX) flow, enabling residents to reserve and gain access to facilities with even simpler procedures. It allows generating temporary QR codes for visitors and, on top of that, includes Smart Intercom feature that enables two-way communication between residents and visitors through a Smart Kiosk and the app.

NineSmart Provides Customizable & Modern UX/UI Design Services

“Among the high competition in the market on similar residential apps, we have been questioned about our competitive edge,” said Lucas MO, co-founder and chief operating officer of NineSmart. “Our in-house R&D and UX/UI design team collaborated to upgrade our Smart Residence app. We recognized the high demand for UI design standards among organizations and property management companies, despite the limited options available in the market. NineSmart has successfully filled this gap by providing customizable and modern UX/UI design solutions. This has helped enhance brand images for projects with varying positioning.”

NineSmart has been involved in various projects including co-working spaces, residential complexes and modern hotels to help streamline property management procedures that reduces frontline staff workload, facilitate self-service access which can enhance security level by recording visitors’ identity and setting access permissions. Visit www.ninesmart.io/smart-residence for details.

Hashtag: #NineSmart #technine #PropTech #PropertyManagement #IoTSolutions #UXUIDesign #SmartResidence #MobileApp



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About NineSmart

NineSmart is a Hong Kong property technology (PropTech) solutions provider, a business under technine (), focused on leveraging IoT technologies that help enterprises and property management companies streamline access management efficiency, facilitate self-service operations and enable remote data management, resulting in saving human effort and operational costs.

Lao PM Attends 43rd ASEAN Summit, Calls for Business-Friendly Environment in Region

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his high-ranking delegates arrived yesterday in Jakarta, Indonesia, to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits to be held under the theme "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth" from September 4–7. (Photo: Pathedlao)

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone along with other high-ranking delegates arrived on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia, to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings that are being held under the theme “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth” from 4-7 September.

LOCA Secures Top Honor at ASEAN Business Award 2023, For Pioneering Sustainable Travel in Laos

LOCA Secures Top Honor at ASEAN Business Award 2023 Pioneering a Sustainable Future in Laotian Travel and Payments

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a glittering affair at the ASEAN Business Award 2023 ceremony held in Jakarta on 4 September, LOCA, the successful Laotian startup, emerged victorious in the category of “The Best Customer Experience.” The triumph not only underscores LOCA’s dedication to redefining travel and payments but also elevates the global recognition of Laotian innovation.

28-Year-Old Barista Wins Laos AeroPress Championship 2023, Qualifies for Global Event in Melbourne

28-Year-Old Barista Wins Laos AeroPress Championship 2023, Qualifies for Global Event in Melbourne
Bobby awarded the first prize at the Laos AeroPress Championship 2023 competition (photo: Coffee calling)

Malavanh “Bobby” Daphasouk, a 28-year-old barista from Slurp Cafe Vientiane, emerged as the champion of the coffee-making competition, Laos AeroPress Championship 2023, held in Vientiane Capital from 1-3 September.

AXA Study: Hong Kong Gen Z’s mind health at higher risk with only one in ten individuals flourishing

Tech addiction exacerbates young people’s mental health problems

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 September 2023 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (“AXA”) today released the second phase of the annual AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing 2023 (“the Study”), which assessed the state of mind health[1] across the globe. The Study revealed that the Gen Z group (aged 18 to 26 years old) in Hong Kong have lower overall mind health as only one in ten respondents stated that they are flourishing, compared to one in five for the overall respondents. 67.2% of the Gen Z respondents also reported experiencing moderate to extreme stress levels over the last year, which is 14% higher compared to the overall respondents (53.1%).

Loneliness and body image issues made worse by tech addiction

While there are multiple factors contributing to poorer mind health among Gen Z, 64% of Gen Z individuals in Hong Kong stated that technology addiction and obsessive social media have exacerbated the issue.

Indeed, among the Gen Z respondents impacted by social media and technology addiction, 71% reported that they feel lonely and 80% said they struggle with negative body image issues (versus 43% and 51%, respectively, of the overall Gen Z respondents not affected by addiction), while only 5% considered themselves to be flourishing, which is half of the overall percentage among the age group.

Always-on culture: a detriment to wellbeing and productivity

These addiction issues have also spilled over into the workplace, as the increasing prevalence of remote working has perpetuated the “always-on” culture in the post-pandemic world. 44% of the employed Gen Z respondents said they find it difficult to separate their work from their personal life, while 40% reported that the hours they are expected to work causes them distress. This highlights the increasingly blurred boundaries between work and personal life, which could be detrimental to Gen Z’s wellbeing and productivity.

Andrea Wong, Chief Marketing and Customer Officer, AXA Hong Kong and Macau said, “The findings of the AXA Mind Health Study underscore the need to enhance the overall wellbeing of Gen Z individuals in Hong Kong. While this group is more vulnerable to stress and can experience negative emotions in a tech-saturated world, there are steps that young people can take to improve their mind health, including setting technology boundaries, improving time management, creating a healthy work-life balance, as well as spending quality time with families and friends. Furthermore, as an advocate for holistic wellness, AXA was one of the first employers to introduce a series of employee wellness programmes, including mental health care support, hybrid work arrangements, skill and job matching, and skill development support, all of which enables employees to strike a better work-life balance and have a more positive outlook in the workplace.”

Aspiring to achieve financial prosperity, yet weighed down by uncertainty

The Study revealed that financial prosperity is a top priority among the younger generation in Hong Kong. When asked about their one “big wish,” 38% of the city’s Gen Z individuals said they aspire to “become rich” and only 18% of Gen Z in Hong Kong see achieving perfect physical health as their biggest wish, compared to 34% among the general population.

However, 44% of Gen Z respondents reported that their current financial situation causes them significant stress, and only 30% said they feel secure about their financial future, which indicates that financial uncertainty is a major source of stress. As this group of people is still at an early stage of their career, hence they are advised to start financial planning early on so they can reap the benefits of a more stable and secured financial future.

As the pioneer insurer to promote holistic wellness, AXA has launched a series of initiatives in Hong Kong, including the annual AXA BetterMe event, as well as the Mind Charger services on the “Emma by AXA” mobile app, which helps customers and the community to build healthy lifestyles and practice mindfulness. By addressing the challenges faced by Gen Z head-on, AXA will continue to support the younger generation thrive both personally and professionally.

Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing (AXA Mind Health Study)

AXA Mind Health Study is an annual study of mind health and wellbeing to assess the current state of mind health across the globe, and to provide individuals and businesses with the insights and advice needed to foster positive mind health.

AXA Mind Health Study 2023 was conducted in collaboration with IPSOS between September and October 2022 by means of online survey and online interviews among a total of 30,000 respondents aged between 18 to 74 years old across 16 European, American and Asian regions, namely France, the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, US, Mexico, mainland China and Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and Philippines.

In Hong Kong, a total of 2,336 respondents aged between 18 and 74 were surveyed.


[1] The report uses the term mind health rather than mental health to emphasise the positive objective of the study which is to help break down the stigma still associated with mental illness

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About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 51 markets and serving 93 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles – as an investor, insurer and an exemplary company.

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