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PolyU and NGOs develop innovative and effective intervention services to help families cope with adversity

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 May 2023 – To help families cope with stress and adversity, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, has partnered with Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, The Salvation Army, and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to deliver a three–year project ‘Jockey Club “Promoting Family Resilience” Project’ (the Project). Since 2021, the Project has launched various programmes including an e-learning training course on family resilience and community-based family intervention services to help families respond to changes and disruptions brought about by the pandemic and adapt to the constantly changing social environment.

PolyU, with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, has partnered with Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, The Salvation Army, and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to deliver a three–year project ‘Jockey Club “Promoting Family Resilience” Project’ to develop innovative and effective intervention services.
PolyU, with the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, has partnered with Hong Kong Children and Youth Services, Hong Kong Family Welfare Society, The Salvation Army, and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to deliver a three–year project ‘Jockey Club “Promoting Family Resilience” Project’ to develop innovative and effective intervention services.

Family resilience is the ability of a family to cope with and adapt to challenging situations and external threats; it includes family cohesion and flexibility, open family communication, and a shared sense of purpose and positive outlook. By developing family resilience, families can better navigate difficult circumstances and maintain a sense of stability, mutual support and positive communication even in the face of adversity.

The e-learning training course is a 12-hour tailor-made e-learning program from which parents can learn about the concepts of family resilience, reflect on their own family situation and capacity, and apply family resilience strategies in their daily life. Eight months after the launch of the training course, there have been over 5,000 beneficiaries. Prof. Daniel SHEK, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme), Chair Professor of Applied Social Sciences, and Li and Fung Professor in Service Leadership Education of PolyU, said over 97% of the participants reported that they acquired the concepts of family resilience and had a better understanding of their own family characteristics, and 95% found that they face adversity more positively and were more willing to shoulder the burdens of other family members. Moreover, those participants who had completed the 12-hour modules showed a decrease in personal stress, anxiety and depression, and an increase in family resilience including more positive family values and stronger optimistic beliefs, more cohesion and flexibility among family members, and better family communication and problem-solving capabilities. The project team also conducted a quasi-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of the training course by comparing an experimental group (i.e., those who had completed the e-learning course) and a comparison group (i.e., those who had not joined the course). The experimental group reported a decrease in anxiety and depressive symptoms, and an increase in family resilience after participating in the programmes, when compared with the comparison group.

What also makes the Project unique are the community-based family intervention programmes which also aim to enhance family resilience in the community. Over the past two years, over 7,000 families have joined these programmes. Four such programmes have been developed jointly by the collaborating NGOs and PolyU, and implemented by the NGOs. They incorporate different programme designs and concepts of family resilience: 1) family adventure-based training; 2) family-based art workshops; 3) family photo albums; and 4) mindful journeys for families. The programmes comprise six-sessions and include group sessions and outdoor activities, with entire families invited to participate. Nearly 900 families have joined these programmes in the past two years. Dr Janet LEUNG, Associate Professor of Applied Social Sciences of PolyU, said programme evaluation showed that 97% of participants reported that they were more optimistic in facing adversity, communicated better and developed mutual support among their family members. Furthermore, participants showed a decrease of mental health symptoms (stress, anxiety and depression) among family members, and an increase in family resilience (positive family beliefs, family flexibility and cohesion, and family communication and collaborative problem-solving). Moreover, results of a quasi-experimental study indicated that an experimental group (i.e., those families that joined the programmes) showed a decrease in anxiety, an increase in family resilience and better marital satisfaction after participation, when compared with the comparison group (i.e., those families that did not join our programmes).

Families in Hong Kong still face different challenges and difficulties during the post-pandemic stage. The prolonged pandemic has taken a significant toll on individual and family mental health. The unpredictable economic condition with high inflation has also created worries within families. Moreover, when schools resume normal, families may need to adjust to new routines again and, in managing learning loss, parents and children are anxious to catch up, which can cause significant stress. In facing the challenges ahead, it is clear that family-based programmes that effectively promote family resilience are essential. The Project will help Hong Kong families better understand and enhance their resilience. It also hopes to train professionals including social workers and psychologists to further optimise intervention services to help families cope with adversity.

Jockey Club “Promoting Family Resilience” Project
Website: https://family-fhss.polyu.edu.hk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCFamilyResiliencehk/

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BOL, Police in Vientiane Crack Down on Illegal Money Exchange Shops

Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) and Vientiane police have shut down unauthorized currency exchange shops to help prevent inflated currency exchange rates in the market.

Skyborn Renewables appoints new CFO and CInO

  • Willem Mentz, appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of 15 May 2023
  • William “Bill” Gutterman, appointed as Chief Investment Officer (CInO) as of 15 May 2023
  • João Metelo, Chief Investment & Financial Officer (CIFO) has decided to leave Skyborn

HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 11 May 2023 – Willem Mentz has been appointed as Skyborn Renewables’ Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Bill Gutterman has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer (CInO), effective 15 May 2023. They will be replacing João Metelo, who currently holds the position of Chief Investment & Financial Officer (CIFO) and has decided to exit Skyborn.

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Willem Mentz, CFO (left) and Bill Gutterman, CInO (right)

“At Skyborn, we are committed to creating a leading offshore wind platform and contributing to the global energy transition. We are delighted to welcome Willem and Bill to our Executive Team,” commented Thomas Karst, CEO of Skyborn. “Both bring extensive experience in finance and investments which will help us deliver on our strategic objectives. We thank João for his valuable contribution to building Skyborn and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. His dedication and hard work have been instrumental to our success,” Thomas Karst added.

A qualified Chartered Accountant from Cape Town in South Africa, Willem Mentz brings over 20 years of experience from the SUEZ Group, where he held various senior finance roles in the UK, Benelux & Germany, and France.

Bill Gutterman began his career as an Analyst in the Global Energy & Power Group at Citigroup,and joins Skyborn from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), where he was most recently a Principal on the investment team with a focus on electricity sector investments.

Skyborn was launched by GIP, a leading independent global infrastructure investor, in September 2022, following the acquisition of 100% of wpd’s offshore wind business in September last year.

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About Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is driving global decarbonization by accelerating offshore wind energy across the world. We believe offshore wind is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition and an enabler to achieve net-zero targets, ensure energy security, and a sustainable energy supply for future generations. Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience. The company`s capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, corporate power purchase agreements, construction management, operations and asset management. Headquartered in Germany, the company is present in Europe and APAC. For more information, visit

Myanmar Military Government Offers Cash Rewards to Defectors

Myanmar military government offers cash rewards to defectors
Myanmar military officers leave the venue during a parade to commemorate Myanmar's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, March 27, 2023.

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government is urging people fighting against its rule to surrender their weapons, offering a cash reward if they do so along with the possibility of reduced sentences if they broke the law.

From APAC to Global, Yonyou Launches Globalization 2.0 Strategies to Empower Enterprises Digitalization

20th Anniversary of Yonyou Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 May 2023 – Yonyou Network Technology (600588.SS) held the Yonyou BIP Globalization 2.0 Strategy Launch Conference in Hong Kong on May 9, 2023, introducing the globalization 2.0 strategy ‘New Products, New Solutions, New Regions’. This event marked the full-scale promotion of Yonyou’s cloud service product, Yonyou BIP, and the release of new finance and HR management solutions for globalization. With 20 years of expertise in Hong Kong, Yonyou aims to deepen business operations in the APAC region and expand the business to Europe, America, Japan, and the Middle East.
Founded in 1988, Yonyou is the world’s leading enterprise management software and cloud services provider, offering industry-wide ERP software and SaaS solutions. Yonyou has been recognized by Gartner as global top 10 ERP providers, and ranked by IDC as the largest enterprise management software provider in China.

Yonyou Globalization 2.0 Strategy Launch
Yonyou Globalization 2.0 Strategy Launch

Stephen Philips, Director-General of Invest Hong Kong, kicked off the conference by delivering a welcome speech to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Yonyou Hong Kong.

Yonyou Network’s CEO, Wang Wenjing, announced at the conference that in 2023, the company will upgrade its business system from Globalization 1.0 to Globalization 2.0, expanding beyond the APAC region to Europe, North America, Japan, and the Middle East. Yonyou will further deepen business operations in Southeast Asia and collaborate with more global partners, including ISVs and professional service providers, aiming to provide localized services to support the global expansion of local and cross-border enterprises.

New Products
Globalization application, localized services, and data security and compliance are the three most important factors for global enterprises to consider in the digitalization process.

Based on 35 years of industry know-how and large-scale customer cooperation, Yonyou has strategically organized the largest R&D team in the industry and spent 7 years to develop the next-gen cloud ERP product – Yonyou BIP, which is based on cloud-native architecture and has reached a global leading level in platform technology and application architecture, domain and industry applications, and ecosystem.

Yonyou BIP covers 10 major domains including finance, human resources, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, marketing, R&D, projects, assets, and collaboration. As the largest enterprise application service group in the world, Yonyou BIP adapts to the new requirements of integrated applications in the new phase of enterprise digitalization.

Yonyou BIP offers various capabilities such as multilingual support, time zone adjustments, and localization features to meet clients’ needs; provides regional and localized application presets based on client application scenarios and global data models.

Yonyou has set up the International Data Center (IDC) in Singapore since March 2022, which greatly enhances data security and compliance, and safeguards client privacy to serve more overseas clients. In 2023, Yonyou’s major cloud products such as YonBIP and YonSuite will be fully deployed and promoted to the global market, marking Yonyou’s entry into the Globalization 2.0 era.

New Solutions
Under the Globalization 2.0 strategy, Yonyou BIP has launched new solutions for finance and human resources management. In finance management, Yonyou BIP offers intelligent solutions based on Event Approach Accounting Theory, including multiple data center deployment, data security, and global reporting, to help enterprises integrate finance and business globally.

Yonyou BIP also assists with global human resources management by enhancing HR management platforms for attendance, payroll accounting, and other applications. It also offers global talent services, including personnel control, recruitment, dispatch, cross-region collaboration, and data governance, to optimize personnel management for enterprises.

The well-known integrated logistics company J&T Express shared their experiences in digitalization using Yonyou. With almost 350,000 employees in 13 countries, J&T Express operates express delivery in 13 countries and international logistics businesses in 86 countries. CFO Xu Liang of J&T Express Singapore stated that through their partnership with Yonyou, they can build a digital intelligent logistics operation network covering over 2400 business scenarios, implementing 200 companies in 15 countries, and serving 3000+ financial and business users. J&T Express delivers comprehensive and sustainable logistics solutions to over 2 billion users worldwide.

New Regions
From Hong Kong to APAC, Yonyou has successfully gone through the globalization 1.0 era. With seven institutions established in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, Yonyou finished product delivery in more than 40 countries, serving over 1,000 high-end overseas customers, and forming a team of over 400 professionals overseas.

Entering the Yonyou globalization 2.0 era, Bowen Guo, General Manager of Yonyou Overseas and Yonyou Hong Kong, stated that the goal is to expand from APAC to the globe, completing expansion in major regions within one year, entering Europe, North America, Japan, and Middle East markets, achieving project delivery in more than 100 countries within three years. Yonyou aims to increase global market share, strengthen cooperation with global clients and ecosystem partners, and promote product globalization and R&D process to enhance Yonyou’s market competitiveness and product innovation capabilities worldwide.

Over the past 20 years, Yonyou has served over 1,000 mid-to-high-end customers in major industries such as finance, retail, real estate, construction, and trading, empowering digital transformation and cross-border management for enterprises. With Yonyou, a large traditional Chinese medicine company in Hong Kong created a digital platform integrating finance, supply chain, HR, and OA, accelerating the promotion of Chinese medicine to overseas market; a well-known automobile distributor in Hong Kong achieved cross-border financial sharing between mainland China and Hong Kong, building a digital network for 500 finance officers across 140 stores; a global telecom operator built a global HR management platform to manage employee performance in 35 countries and regions, achieving full-cycle, close-loop management by unifying 25 sub-processes.

As more and more Chinese companies leading in digitalization, Yonyou will accelerate its globalization development strategies, serving over 100 countries and regions within three years with innovative technologies and products.

Yonyou will also collaborate with global tech companies, industry leaders and ISVs, and professional service providers to create a win-win partnership ecosystem. This partnership will involve in-depth collaboration in platform integration, application development, independent control, collaborative innovation, and marketing promotion, providing global enterprises with higher quality, more comprehensive and convenient enterprise application software and cloud service solutions, breaking geographical barriers, and accelerating enterprises digitalization.

Hashtag: #yonyou #ERP #SaaS #Globalization #Cloud #digitalization #IT


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Yonyou Network Technology

Founded in 1988, Yonyou Network Technology (600588.SS) is the world’s leading enterprise management software and cloud services provider, offering industry-wide ERP software and SaaS solutions. Yonyou has been recognized by Gartner as global top 10 ERP providers, and ranked by IDC as the largest enterprise management software provider in China. Yonyou has over 230 branches and 10,000 ecosystem partners worldwide, providing best practices for cross-border enterprises.

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Attends 42nd ASEAN Summit

Lao Prime Minister Attends 42nd ASEAN Meeting
(Left) Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and (right) Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a bilateral meeting. (Photo: LNR)

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone led the Lao delegation at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia and participated in other related meetings on 9-11 May.

SUNeVision’s HKIS-1 Crowned Gold Stevie® Award for Technological Innovation

Showcasing Cutting-edge Cable Landing Stations and Connectivity Solutions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 May 2023 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (‘SUNeVision’, SEHK: 1686), the number one data centre provider and connectivity hub in Hong Kong, has won Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology Development – Computer Industries in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The award recognises the technological excellence of SUNeVision’s HKIS-1, the carrier-neutral cable landing station (CLS) with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

SUNeVision’s cable landing station HKIS-1 has won Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology Development - Computer Industries in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.
SUNeVision’s cable landing station HKIS-1 has won Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Technology Development – Computer Industries in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards programme to recognise innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. More than 800 nominations have been received this year. SUNeVision stands out amid intense competition becoming the first data centre operator crowned the Gold winner in the category.

Innovative cable landing stations to offer one-stop-shop connectivity

To address surging demand for subsea cable capacity, SUNeVision innovates HKIS-1 in Chung Hom Kok, the first and only carrier and cloud-neutral CLS in Hong Kong integrating the most advanced technologies. The award acknowledges HKIS-1 at data centre standard (ANSI/TIA-942 certified) with direct backhaul access to MEGA Campus including MEGA-i, the most carrier-dense colocation site in the world1. Providers of telecommunications, cloud, ISP, CDN service interconnect with each other in MEGA Campus’ colocation facilities. Building on SUNeVision’s rich data centre ecosystem, the strategic addition of the cable landing stations will provide a one-stop-shop connectivity solution to cable owners and users alike.

Important milestone with Asia Direct Cable Hong Kong segment landed at HKIS-1

In January 2023, the ADC, which is the first, critical international cable landed in Hong Kong since 20172, has officially landed its Hong Kong segment at SUNeVision’s HKIS-1, in addition to the new City PoP at SUNeVision’s hyperscale data centre MEGA Plus. Interconnecting with MEGA-i, users of ADC Hong Kong segment either via CLS or City PoP at MEGA Plus can enjoy one-stop-shop connectivity and interconnect with hundreds of providers with high reliability and efficiency.

Raymond Tong, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of SUNeVision said, ‘We are proud that our cable landing station HKIS-1 has won Gold Stevie® Award in the premier Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The award win not only solidifies SUNeVision’s technological excellence with the innovative cable landing stations, but our commitment to offering unmatched connectivity solutions for empowering the digital economy and helping businesses thrive. This achievement has placed importance to our prominent position in the subsea space. Our carrier and cloud-neutral facilities would be the ideal location for partners who look for connectivity to multiple cables systems and providers. HKIS-1 will support the growing number of submarine cables coming onwards, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an interconnection hub between the world and mainland China.’

Source
1 https://www2.telegeography.com/hubfs/LP-Assets/Ebooks/state-of-the-network-2022.pdf
2 https://www.submarinenetworks.com/stations/asia/hongkong

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About SUNeVision

SUNeVision (SEHK: 1686), the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SEHK: 0016), is the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong. We provide industry-leading carrier and cloud-neutral data centre services with Asia’s number one connectivity. We connect providers of telecommunications, cloud, ISP, CDN, OTT from local, mainland China and global with enterprises of different businesses on our Asia leading data centre ecosystem.

SUNeVision forms MEGA Campus by extending the connectivity edge from highly connected MEGA-i to other high-tier data centres, including MEGA Gateway, MEGA IDC, MEGA Plus and MEGA Two. Facilities on MEGA Campus are interconnected through a dedicated dark fibre network and around 15,000 cross-connects. Together with City PoPs of major submarine cables in our facilities, we enable our customers for direct connections to multi-cloud platforms and multi-cloud exchanges with the best connectivity in town. The addition of cable landing stations HKIS-1 and HKIS-2 to our data centre portfolio will provide a one-stop-solution to cable owners and users, strengthening our position as the leading connectivity hub in Asia. We are committed to supporting Hong Kong as a regional information hub and a strategic gateway to mainland China.

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Lao-Thai Railway Completes Second Phase of Construction and Ready for Public Use

Khamsavath Railway Station in Vientiane Capital (Photo: Authority of Railway Management).

The Lao-Thai Railway is expected to start operations this year following the completion of the second phase of the railway construction, according to the developer.