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Global C-Pop Artist and Fashion Icon Tia Lee makes waves at London Fashion Week

Her inaugural appearance at the fashion extravaganza peaked with her exclusive reveal of a stunning Julien Macdonald FW23 couture to the world for the first time

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 21 February 2023 – Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-pop singer and fashion icon, made waves at the London Fashion Week (LFW) on Sunday (19 Feb) as she arrived at Julien Macdonald’s Fall-Winter 2023 (FW23) show in a stunning one-of-its-kind couture dress and cape, specially hand-picked by the leading British fashion ace himself. Tia’s outfit was then later presented to the world for the first time as part of Julien Macdonald’s FW23 collection show.

Tia was specially selected by Julien Macdonald as the only celebrity to be dressed in a Julien Macdonald couture prior to it being presented for the first time in the Julien Macdonald FW23 collection show. Traditionally, the Sunday evening shows during the London Fashion Week are one of the most anticipated shows, of which this prime time slot was given to the Julien Macdonald FW23 collection show.

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Tia Lee in a tailored lace slip dress and flowing black chiffon cape, exclusively handpicked from Julien Macdonald’s FW23 collection

The breath-taking and delicately tailored couture dress designed by Julien Macdonald for the new FW23 collection was hand-embroidered with crystals. Together with a flowing cape, a pair of glittering heels from Gina and Jessica McCormack jewellery, Tia’s glamourous look outlined a feminine silhouette that celebrates endless female strength and empowerment.

Tia was amongst the exclusive international of A-list celebrities who covet Julien Macdonald’s work to be dressed by the King of Glamour, including Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell.

Tia Lee at the FROW of the Julien Macdonald showcase L to R: Lorraine Pascale, Dennis O'Brien, Tia Lee, Amber Le Bon

Tia Lee at the FROW of the Julien Macdonald showcase
L to R: Lorraine Pascale, Dennis O’Brien, Tia Lee, Amber Le Bon

On arrival to the Julien Macdonald fashion showcase, Tia was seen in the FROW amongst international A-list celebrities and fashion icons where Julien Macdonald’s FW23 collection was unveiled.

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Tia Lee with Julien Macdonald, in couture from his FW23 collection

Julien Macdonald was appointed by Karl Lagerfeld as the head designer of knitwear at Chanel at very young age and later in 2001 was appointed as successor to Alexander McQueen as the creative director of the French fashion house Givenchy. He launched his own label in 1997 and swiftly became a leading British fashion designer.

Julien received various awards including British Designer of the Year at the Elle Style Awards in 2001, British Glamour’s Designer of the Year and GQ ‘s Womenswear Designer of the year in 2003. He was also nominated at the Olivier awards and awarded an order of the British empire (OBE) in 2004 for his services to the fashion industry.

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Tia Lee at Richard Quinn’s FW23 runway show

In addition to the Julien Macdonald FW23 collection show, Tia was also invited to a number of top-notch brand showcases of London Fashion Week, such as David Koma, Richard Quinn, Moncler Genius and the ES & Perfect Magazine fashion bash – joining actress Joan Collins, TV presenter Ashley Graham, supermodel Sara Sampaio, British Vogue’s editor in chief Edward Enninful, singers Alicia Keys, Ronan Keating, Pharrell Williams, socialite Lennon Gallagher and many others. As a front row celebrity at the shows amongst other A-listers, Tia’s appearance at London Fashion Week is testament to her stature in the fashion scene as a style icon.

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Tia Lee at the FROW of the Richard Quinn showcase
L to R: Tia Lee, Sara Sampaio, Ashley Graham

In an embroidered coat from his Spring 2023 collection, Tia was spotted alongside supermodel Sara Sampaio, TV presenter Ashley Graham enjoying front row views of Richard Quinn’s latest reveal. Her elegant outfit was further elevated with a teardrop-shaped headpiece from Victoria Grant, suede platform sandals from Jimmy Choo and pearl earrings from Theo Fennel.

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Tia Lee with Richard Quinn

Tia attended the David Koma FW2023 runway show, her first appearance at London Fashion Week this year.

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Tia Lee arriving at the David Koma FW23 runway show

A nod to David Koma’s signature body-contouring statement pieces, Tia arrived in a shimmering silver two-piece suit over bomber and boots from his collection.​ Amina Muaddi’s stunning Diamond Chain earrings added shine to Tia’s outfit, while Noir Sleek Sunglasses from Gentle Monster were the ultimate statement accessory to finish her look.

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Tia Lee at the FROW of David Koma’s FW23 runway show
L to R: Tia Lee, Tade, Elodie Russell

Tia was also present at David Koma’s invitation only exclusive after party, enjoying the night with David Koma himself, in celebration of the success of the collection’s reveal.

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Tia Lee with David Koma

Just as styles come and go and clothing evolves, Tia has taken on a metamorphosis of epic proportions from a highly scrutinized artist into a strong independent woman, ready to take on the world.

“Goodbye Princess” pays homage to the struggles of life, but ultimately showcases Tia’s determination to rise from the negativity, stereotypes and bias being placed on her. In fact, it is even more iconic because the track is the first ever Chinese song produced by Grammy-Award-winning producer Swizz Beatz, who has previously worked on mega-hits with music icons such as Justin Bieber, Jay-Z and Madonna.

In the spirit of female empowerment, Tia launched the #EmpowerHer campaign, and she has used her song as a vehicle to spread awareness for women-centric charities to further their missions. Some of the charities include Beats By Girlz and Women in Music in the United States, Daughters Of Tomorrow in Singapore and Teen’s Key in Hong Kong, all of which are committed to supporting women and girls around the world. One of the highlights was the #EmpowerHerDance challenge, where 16 KOLs across 15 geographies in the world have led the charge in this dance challenge to gain the attention of more than 158m followers globally, to support and empower fellow females. The infectious beat of the song also saw top Grammy-Award-winning female DJ duo NERVO coming onboard in support of the #EmpowerHerMusic campaign, creating an electrifying remix of the record-breaking Goodbye Princess. Together, these female powerhouses around the world have pushed the song to great heights, enabling Tia to become the fastest artist to break 100M views on YouTube with a Chinese pop song.

With an empowered mission and vision, redefining her career as a musician and fashion icon, Tia is stepping out of her comfort zone and saying goodbye to her past self.

Official press materials:

Tia Lee at Julien Macdonald FW23 show https://youtu.be/EfWv7FOcUaI
Tia Lee at Richard Quinn FW23 show https://youtu.be/hEwaMvRFXeI
Tia Lee at David Koma FW23 show https://youtu.be/YorrDVjmYFQ
Tia Lee at London Fashion Week FW23 photography https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7o7eg1mxdc8et7m/AAA1lLy7gtP4pkvsAZTeurn5a?dl=0

Tia Lee Official Channels:

Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

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About Tia Lee:

Tia Lee (李毓芬), is a global C-pop singer and international fashion icon. In addition to being an award-winning musician and setting the record for the fastest C-pop music video ever to achieve a 100 million views, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

HKAES International Bay Area Summit 2023 officially kicks off Experts around the world deliberate on the sustainable development of Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 February 2023 – Organized by the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Science and supported by the Innovation and Technology Fund of the Hong Kong SAR, the HKAES International Bay Area Summit (“the Summit”) was unveiled today (20 February). Officiated at the opening ceremony were The Hon Chun-ying Leung, Vice-Chairman of The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR; The Hon John KC Lee, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR; Prof. Xiaohong Li, President of Chinese Academy of Engineering; Prof. Guangjun Zhang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China; and Ms Xinning Lu, Deputy Director of The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR. The two-day Summit has convened tens of speakers from across the world to deliver themed presentations and panel discussions around innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and ecosystems that explore challenges, opportunities and sustainable development of the Greater Bay Area.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area, GBA) comprises the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao, and the nine municipalities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province with a total area of around 56 000 km2, population of over 86.7 million and GDP of USD 1,958 billion. The development of the GBA is a key national development strategy. It is important for Hong Kong companies to capitalize on cross-border opportunities by leveraging on the unique positioning and reap the benefits of the immense market of the GBA.

The Hon Chun-ying Leung, Vice-Chairman of The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR said, “The nine Guangdong cities are huge and diverse, each offering Hong Kong its own special prospects. For Hong Kong to effectively work with the GBA, we need to prioritize geographical advantages. Hong Kong cannot cover all nine cities fully and equally in one go. In the initial cooperation stages between the nine cities, we need to establish a Hong Kong bridgehead. We need to establish a forward base and then a cluster for Hong Kong to acclimatize. This will allow us sharpen our skills, to build networks and grow a critical mass from which we can in due course more fully engage all the Guangdong-GBA cities. In the Guangdong area, Hong Kong brings to the table the capabilities as a financial trade, innovation and technology and professional service centre. Hong Kong additionally brings its international connection with the rest of the world. Hong Kong is the super connector.”

In his opening remarks at the Summit, The Hon John KC Lee, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR shared, “With the support of the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is determined to develop into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre. The Northern Metropolis is linked with Shenzhen and will take up an area about one-third the size of Hong Kong. It will not only provide much-needed land for the advancement of innovation and technology, but also create a platform that pools together local talents and experts from other GBA cities and overseas. To meet the strong construction output, we will uplift our overall productivity and sustainability by adopting high productivity construction methods such as Modular Integrated Construction, or MiC. For that, we have established a steering committee to strengthen the MiC supply chain, and to foster collaboration with the strong manufacturing bases in the GBA. My thanks to the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences for organising this dynamic and rewarding Summit. I am certain that you will all enjoy the invaluable opportunity to share insights on bay area development from around the world.”

Prof. Guangjun Zhang, Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (Video) said, “The Hong Kong SAR Government has invested more than HKD150 billion to support the development of innovation over the past five years, and published the ‘Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint’ in December 2022 which outlined four broad major directions and eight major strategies that establish a clear development path and formulate systematic strategic planning for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) development over the next five to 10 years. The Blueprint is a testament to the Government’s determination and actions on the development of innovation and technology. As we stand in a new onset in history, the Technology Division will work closely with the Hong Kong SAR Government, as we have always been, with building a top-quality Great Bay Area as our major goal and supporting the establishment of Hong Kong as a global innovation and technology hub as our key theme, and promote the collaboration of innovation and technology effort in the two regions. Thank you.”

Ms Xinning Lu, Deputy Director of The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong SAR said,” At the start of the new year, the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences seizes the opportunity to focus on hot topics of innovation from the Greater Bay Area, bringing together elites from all walks of life to share their insights. This is a timely and historic moment, the GBA serves as a model for high-quality development in the new era and plays a critical role in realizing China’s modernization and achieving the two centennial goals. The Greater Bay Area takes on the important mission of leading high-quality development in China’s new era, and strive for continuous, high-quality progress and breakthroughs in national development.”

Ir Dr Otto Poon, BBS, Immediate Past President of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences and Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group mentioned in his welcome speech, “GBA offers a unique opportunity for people from all parts of the world to work together in an undisturbed environment where culture, education, professional practice and economy converge. It is a space where three borders, cultures, languages, legal systems, standards and currencies meet, an exemplar of how differences are overcome, and institutions and businesses co-exist in harmony. GBA is open to everyone from various professionals and jurisdictions. We meet challenges and opportunities in a global scale. Standing at the crossroad of globalization and deglobalisation, this is an opportunity where global citizens of the 21st century like us cannot miss.”

The Summit has showcased a powerful line-up of speakers. Experts, government officials, scholars and market leaders from Hong Kong, mainland China and other regions gather to share their views on the development and operation of Bay Area economies.

On day 1 of the Summit, Dr Victor Fung, Group Chairman of Fung Group shared his views on how local and global businesses can leverage on Hong Kong to enter the vast and growing consumer market in the GBA, while taking advantage of the thriving digital production base in Peal River Delta to get a share in the global market. Prof. Zexiang Li, Professor of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, also Founder of XbotPark and Shenzhen InnoX Academy reviewed the establishment and achievement of the startup ecosystem in the GBA and examined key elements of its success under the theme “From Labs to Startups: Building of a Startup Ecosystem in the Greater Bay Area”.

The afternoon plenary session gathered presidents and professors from tertiary institutions across Hong Kong and the mainland to discuss the role of higher education in the GBA. Elites from innovation industry also deliberated on the opportunities and challenges from start-ups in different arenas, and evolution and applications of smart technology.

At the Academicians Forum that followed, Ir Prof. Ching Chuen Chan, SBS, Senior Advisor of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, also Honorary Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering of The University of Hong Kong opined that with its global innovation resources, Hong Kong could synergize with GBA cities to strengthen the collaboration amongst industry, academia and research, thereby realizing its blueprint for innovation and technology development, as well as building a global hub for innovations. Ir Prof. Anderson Shum, President of The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciencesdeliberated on the growth, contribution and inter-connection of young scientists in an innovation and technology hub.

Day 2 of the HKAES International Bay Area Summit will be opened tomorrow (21 February) by Ir Prof. The Hon Dong Sun, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR. Activities of the day will include keynote lectures by heavyweight entrepreneurs including Mr George Hara, Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners, and Mr Fan Yang, Co-founder, VP, President of SenseCore Business Group of SenseTime.

Themed around “The Role of Research and Innovations” and “Ecosystem for the Innovation & Technology Industry”, plenary sessions in the morning will continue to explore industries and trends relating to innovation and the GBA. The Forum on Bay Area Economy Outlook 2023 will gather experts to deliberate on topics around “Challenges of the 5th Pillar: Innovation, Technology & Industrialization”, “Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA): A New Economic Pathway”, “How the Greater Bay Area can help China overcome the ‘middle technology trap'” and “Hong Kong – A Springboard for Growth in the Greater Bay Areas”

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About the organiser

Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (HKAES)

Founded in 1994 by eight distinguished engineers in Hong Kong under the leadership of Dr Sze-yuen Chung, GBM, GBE, FREng, JP; Nobel Laureate Prof Charles Kao, GBM, KBE, FRS, FREng; and Prof Yau-kai Cheung, SBS, OBE, FREng, the HKAES is an organisation of Hong Kong’s most eminent engineers of various disciplines and leaders of the profession with distinguished achievements in engineering sciences or applications. It aims to promote the advancement of science, art and practice of engineering for the benefit of the public, and to pursue excellence in all fields of engineering.

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PolyU to roll out International Summer School 2023, offering students in-person experience of inspiring courses and cultural exchange activities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 February 2023 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is rolling out its International Summer School 2023 from July to August this year. Participants will be able to experience face-to-face summer classes, local tours and enrichment activities. The five-week programme comprises credit-bearing courses from PolyU’s globally renowned disciplines including hotel and tourism management and, for the first time, optometry and rehabilitation sciences, enabling students to experience quality education at PolyU, which is ranked among the world’s top 100 institutions.

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PolyU’s International Summer School comprises credit-bearing courses and a series of cultural activities, offering a rewarding and fun-filled experience in terms of learning and cultural exchange.

The credit-bearing courses offer an array of intellectually stimulating subjects in three thematic areas, namely “Chinese Language, Culture and Society”, “Design, Innovation and Technology”, and “Business, Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership”.

PolyU’s School of Optometry and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, both well-recognised in their respective industries, will offer courses providing elementary knowledge of the two disciplines and their related professions for the first time this year. Furthermore, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, ranking first in Asia in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, will also offer a course in the history and culture of the wine industry complete with a wine appreciation class.

To provide a memorable experience of the vibrant and unqiue culture of Hong Kong, the programme features a series of local tours and enrichment activities. In parallel, a Buddy Programme to help overseas students blend into local life and culture will be in place matching incoming participants with their PolyU peers, thus encouraging intercultural communication between PolyU students and the global community.

Since its launch in 2016, PolyU’s International Summer School has received positive feedback from participants. CHEN Meihui, an incoming student from Mainland China who joined the programme last year applauded the learning experience and said, “The teaching style at PolyU was very creative and encouraging. Overall my summer school experience has been awesome, both study and social life.” Meanwhile, FAISAL Rameen, an international student at PolyU also remarked, “The programme was an excellent opportunity to experience cultural exchange.”

The International Summer School 2023 is now open for undergraduate student applications from overseas, Mainland China and Taiwan until 31 March 2023. For details and sharing from past participants on the programme, please visit: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/summerschool/.Hashtag: #PolyU

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Thailand to Penalize Migrants Employed in Restricted Jobs

Thailand to Penalize Migrants Employed in Restricted Jobs
Migrant Workers in Thailand. (Photo Credit: Nikkei Asia)

The Thai Labor Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recently urged for a crackdown on migrants in Thailand who have taken up jobs reserved for Thai citizens.

Equities First Holdings Podcast Series, Shelter from the Storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty on Responding to global recession prospects in 2023: West vs. Asia Pacific

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 February 2023 – Equities First Holdings Limited is delighted to announce the fourth episode of podcast series, Shelter from the storm: Responding to recession prospects in 2023: West vs. Asia Pacific.

The new podcast series aims to help listeners understand the financial risks in the current climate, hear from wealth management experts about how these risks can be managed, and identify emerging investment opportunities. From the Sino-American trade war to hiking interest rates, the series will explore current geopolitical and economic events with seasoned wealth management professionals, and weigh up strategies they employ to protect financial assets against these threats.

Equities First Holdings Financing: Weathering a potential global recession in 2023

Entitled Can Asia Pacific benefit from de-globalisation?, the first episode of Shelter from the Storm, elaborated on the globalised economy under threat from the pandemic, deteriorating trade relations between superpowers, Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more. The second episode explored the longevity of the ‘friendshoring’ trend and possible investment strategies and economic consequences; whilst the third episode considered risks, impacts and investment opportunities economies and investors alike would need to adapt amid climate change entails.

In 2023, there is fear looming large over a potential global recession. Central banks across the world are hiking interest rates in response to higher inflation and predicting a financial crises where different countries will respond in varying ways. In the US, a potential recession is likely to be mild, whereas a more severe and prolonged situation will hit the EU and UK. Conversely, China might recover quicker than expected economically, as it slowly reopens to the world.

The fourth episode of the Equities First Holdings podcast considers both the positive and negative implications a Western recession would have on emerging markets, especially those in Asia Pacific. Moreover, as China loosens its borders to the world, the repercussions of this new approach in the global economy will also be discussed. Finally, considering a potential recession, short- and long-term planning in case of high inflation and rising interest rates, as well as new investment opportunities for investors will be highlighted.

Managing risks and capitalising on opportunities with Equities First Holdings Financing

Regardless of the status quo, Equities First Holdings’ portfolio is diversified across global markets and industry sectors. Through robust fundamental and technical analysis, Equities First Holdings adheres to its long-term vision and innovative solutions so that investors can maintain their competitive edge during the toughest of challenges.

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About Equities First Holdings

Founded in 2002, Equities First Holdings is a global investment firm specialised in long-term equities-based financing. Equities First Holdings’ equities-based financing approach overcomes traditional limitations and redefines the financing experience through providing efficient access to capital for listed companies and accredited investors, sophisticated investors, professional investors, and otherwise qualified investors (who have sufficient knowledge and experience in entering into securities financing transactions), against publicly traded securities. The total value of loans transacted is more than US$4 billion as of May 2022. Equities First Holdings’ investment strategy involves a diverse portfolio across global markets and sectors. The talented investment team analyses the alpha of its portfolio, investing in quality securities based on robust fundamental and technical analysis, risk management, and ongoing trading and portfolio rebalancing activities. Equities First Holdings’ risk management policy forbids short-selling or lending equities to third parties.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, Equities First Holdings’ international footprint reaches twelve offices in eight countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. Equities First Holdings is licensed and/or registered in all jurisdictions where required. As both an equities-based financing provider and a value investor, Equities First Holdings is the pioneer of Progressive Capital – a partnership approach to investment, rooted in respect, mutual interest and understanding. Equities First Holdings delivers liquidity solutions that are vital, transformative and move partners forward.

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ASEAN Integrated River Management Project Launched in Manila

ASEAN Integrated River Management Project Launched in Manila

A five-year regional project on Reducing Pollution and Preserving Environmental Flows in East Asian Seas Through the Implementation of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) was launched in Manila to develop practical and innovative ways for communities, industries, and governments to work together to revitalize Southeast Asia’s rivers.

Lucky Air Resumes Direct Flights To Laos

Lucky Air Resumes Direct Flights To Laos
Lucky Air's Flight B-7167 mid air. ( Photo : Skytrax )

Lucky Air – a low-cost airline based in Kunming, China – will resume its direct flights to Laos next month.

OPPO to Unveil New Core Technologies and Innovations at MWC 2023

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 21 February 2023 – OPPO today announced its participation in Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2. Exhibiting under the theme of “Inspire to Believe”, OPPO will showcase a selection of flagship devices including the OPPO Find N2 Flip, new connectivity products and IoT technology, as well as its latest R&D breakthroughs in chip technology, smart health, AR, and fast charging. OPPO will also share details of its progress towards global sustainability goals and future plans to continue this momentum.

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OPPO will showcase its extensive exploration of smart living at MWC, with products spanning smart entertainment, smart productivity, smart learning, and smart health. Products such as the flagship foldable smartphone, OPPO Find N2 Flip, and the new generation of Assisted Reality smart glasses, OPPO Air Glass 2, will be available to experience, while OPPO’s second self-developed chip MariSilicon Y, and the OHealth H1 family health monitor concept device can also be explored further. Other innovations related to fast charging and a range of telecommunications and connectivity technologies will also highlight the breadth of OPPO’s expertise and belief in the potential of smart technology to improve people’s daily lives.

As an official partner of the UEFA Champions League, OPPO will also invite UEFA Champions League Ambassador, Michael Owen and Luis Garcia, to OPPO’s booth at MWC as part of its plan to spark inspirational moments with UEFA.

The OPPO booth can be found in Hall 3, section 3M10, at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona from February 27 to March 2, 2023. For further details, please visit the OPPO MWC23 website.

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