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Bang-Bang.gg NFT Gallery Grand Opening

Bridge built by Hong Kong people to connect digital art collections to real-life culture

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 September 2022 – Since the beginning of 2019, the rapid growth of NFT shows a spurt of development trend. For the masses involved, it is not just a flash in the pan, but a long-term transformation process of digital branding. For Hong Kong and even globally, this is the time when we are about to enter a metaverse of digitalization packed with technology. Enterprises that invest in digital arts and metaverse will most definitely benefit the most in future branding and marketing.

NFT has its unique attractiveness to many young ones due to its nature of being a digital certificate of the contract of blockchain technology that tokenizes items such as art pieces, collections, or even real estate.

Bang-bang.gg merges reality and modern technology into one., currently working deeply with multiple projects, Bunny warriors, Kung-fu warriors, Investmansky, Bossy lion, 喱dao, Hertz, co-creating versatile artworks with digital art and modern art combined.

69ceo, the founder of bangbang.gg stated that, since metaverse’s immense debut, it comes as no surprise that NFT has become one of the most talked about topics and the center of attention among young people. The core concept of digital art collection and its immense diversity of IP has caught customers’ eyes, and also the recognition of the values of digital collectibles. With the recognition and respect from the same social group with owned collectibles, while having metaverse’s unique identity, digital collection and IP merges into a brand new market for young people. At the same time, he also mentioned the original intention of establishing a physical art gallery for NFT: “The knowledge of crypto and NFT-related concepts are still relatively outdated in Hong Kong when compared with the other countries. I hope the gallery can provide a place to gather like-minded partners and expand the development of digital art in Hong Kong.

The advent of the metaverse acts as a road bridge between the “global physical line” and the “virtual world”. When we talk about inheriting culture and preserving historical time, it is integrated with the definition of the metaverse. It allows the physical line to permanently transform through intelligence. Guarding culture and art with digital collections is also a distinctive and independent innovation of culture and art.

The gallery located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong has newly opened, taking a huge step forward for the next modern technological development in Hong Kong. In the following days, the gallery will continue to deepen itself, striving for opportunities to cooperate with several projects, introducing and engaging the public with more artistic works. It serves as a community in order to provide a platform for art exchanges. It aims to improve and integrate the atmosphere of NFT technology and art in Hong Kong and make technology and art full of life.

Hashtag: #BangBang

About Bang-bang.gg

“bang-bang.gg NFT Gallery” is a physical NFT gallery in Tsim Sha Tsui District, Hong Kong. It is mainly engaged in the promotion of NFT technology art and local culture.

We are cooperating with various projects to develop multiple digital arts combined with modern products. In addition, bang-bang’s business also includes developing NFTs, organizing receptions, and event planning. In response to partners’ needs, we also provide services for designing and customizing physical products for NFT.

In the near future, the digital art industry chain will construct by bang-bang and insiders in the NFT industry, and we will turn over a new leaf for the web3 industry.

Lao Basketball Team Finish Second in ASEAN Super League

Luang Prabang basketball team received TBH 800,000 in ASEAN Super League 2022(Photo: Luang Prabang Basketball Club).

The Thai basketball team defeated the Luang Prabang basketball team in the Asean Super League 2022 final play-off on Monday in Bangkok.

Public Outcry Against New Anti-Trans Pageant Rule in Laos

A rainbow mural adorns the wall of the American Center in Vientiane Capital.

A notice issued by the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union effectively banning transgender participants from beauty pageants has provoked a public backlash in Laos.

Camfil encourage organisations to pay attention to the indoor air quality – Introducing the Chief Airgonomics Officer Initiative

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Media OutReach – 15 September 2022 – The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative (CAO) calls on organisations across the globe to take 100% accountability over the indoor air people breathe. The brand-new initiative prompts organisations to act by appointing Chief Airgonomics Officers (CAOs) who will be The Voice of Clean Air at their workspace. Inspired by the study of ergonomics, the newly coined term Airgonomics refers to the burgeoning discipline that seeks to maximise the benefits of healthy air for the protection of people, processes and the planet.

In light of the recent adoption by the UN General Assembly of a resolution declaring “access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment a universal human right” on 28 July 2022, the CAO initiative seeks to put into practice those actions that need to be taken to ensure that workplaces everywhere ensure access to clean, healthy and sustainable environments through the improvement of indoor air quality (IAQ).

On July 28, the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring “access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment a universal human right.” In parallel, the 2021 publication of updated World Health Organization (WHO) Global Air Quality Guidelines concluded that “…the burden of disease attributable to air pollution is now estimated to be on a par with other major global health risks such as unhealthy diet and tobacco smoking, and air pollution is now recognised as the single biggest environmental threat to human health.” The CAO initiative shares the vision of realising universal access to clean, healthy and sustainable environments and is taking its first steps to bring this to life by first tackling indoor air quality (IAQ) at workplaces. The initiative has a long-term vision of forging a global movement to ensure access to clean indoor air everywhere.

Nearly every facet of operating a company has a person in charge – from the HR director who drives the talent strategy to the CEO who provides the overall direction of business operations. Yet, despite the direct impact of air on people’s health, wellbeing and productivity, IAQ continues to be treated as an afterthought.

A 2022 survey carried out by Camfil, initiator of the CAO initiative and leading manufacturer of clean air technologies, confirms this showing that 6 in 10 either do not know who is in charge of IAQ at their workplace or their organisation does not have anyone accountable over this invisible issue. Camfil is leading the way having appointed the world’s first global CAO to ensure all Camfil locations worldwide have clean indoor air.

“With Chief Airgonomics Officers, we will create healthier and happier workplaces by ensuring accountability is taken by qualified individuals with the authority to make real change happen. That’s why I am thrilled that Camfil has its own CAO to ensure that clean indoor air gets the attention it deserves everywhere we operate and also to demonstrate leadership when it comes to creating healthy work environments.

I strongly encourage every organisation to pay attention to the indoor air quality in their premises. By participating in the CAO initiative, your organisation can ensure that the quality of your indoor air is never overlooked again – for the health and wellbeing of your people.” Mark Simmons, CEO of Camfil.

With heightened sensitivities around air since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic alongside the continuous degradation of air quality caused by pollution, there has never been a more urgent time to address IAQ. By appointing a CAO at the workplace, a concrete solution to tackle an invisible problem, employees will be rest assured that their health and wellbeing is being prioritised and knowing who exactly they can talk to when questions or concerns on indoor air arise. A CAO’s mandate goes even further as they will be responsible for improving IAQ in the most sustainable way.

To ensure that CEOs, HR, facilities and operations managers know more about indoor air quality and measures how to improve it, information and support in different forms in this initiative will be provided. A comprehensive training programme will be provided so that CAOs are qualified to take action. This comprehensive CAO Training Programme will comprise of three levels of certification and are targeted at specifically individuals seeking to become their organisation’s certified CAO.

To find out more about indoor air quality and start your clean indoor air journey, visit the Chief Airgonomics Officer website.

Hashtag: #Camfil

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About Camfil – initiator of Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative:

As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions headquartered in Sweden, Camfil provides commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and indoor air quality control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimise energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. Visit Camfil at for more information.

Aruba Teams Up with Chunghwa Telecom Singapore to Help Taiwanese Enterprises Expand Into Southeast Asia

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore engages Aruba Managed Services to help customers manage overseas sites, accelerating global strategic deployment

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 15 September 2022 – Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company (NYSE:HPQ), today announced its partnership with Chunghwa Telecom Singapore to provide managed services for global enterprise customers, enabling them to deploy modern networks with increased flexibility, agility, and security as they expand into overseas markets. With Aruba Managed Services, customers can focus on developing their core businesses while expanding into Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, speeding up the execution of their global expansion strategies.

Image: Director and General Manager of Growth and Emerging Markets and Taiwan at Aruba Magic Hsu (Left) and General Manager of Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Roger Liu (Right) conducted a signing ceremony to jointly provide flexible and agile overseas managed services to enterprise customers.

In 2016, Taiwan launched the “New Southbound Policy” initiative, which has driven Taiwanese enterprises to make inroads into the Southeast Asian market. However, unforeseen factors, such as turbulent market dynamics and unpredictable pandemic-related restrictions and policies, have increased challenges faced by enterprises in their market expansion efforts, such as budget accuracies, talent shortages, network complexity, and others. Many companies have thus adopted new ways to manage and maintain their network infrastructure, including integrating international leased lines with the Internet, high-speed wireless workplaces, remote secure collaboration, and flexible payment solutions to drive business mobility as well as provide better network experiences for customers and employees.

“We offer one-stop services from edge to cloud to help enterprises expand their business,” said Magic Hsu, Director and General Manager of Growth and Emerging Markets and Taiwan at Aruba. “The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the increased popularity of managed services in Taiwan and ASEAN countries. Aruba continues to work with new partners to help enterprises strengthen their continuous operations capability, thereby driving their business growth.”

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore, Aruba’s Managed Services Provider (MSP), provides fully hosted multinational network services for enterprises, helps customers manage their overseas sites including transnational factories, sales offices, branches, and data centers. In addition, Chunghwa Telecom offers flexible payment options that allow businesses to expand their business more easily. At the same time, the full range of managed services provide customers with fast and efficient modern network management, which can be remotely adjusted and locally supported when issues arise, thus reducing overseas manpower and initial operating costs.

Aruba’s integrated infrastructure can integrate routers, controllers, software-defined network gateways, and private virtual networks at different locations including company headquarters, branches, and remote offices. IT staff can keep track of the operations of wired and wireless network devices on a single management platform anytime and anywhere.

“Chunghwa Telecom Singapore is equipped with professional network design and management experiences. With Aruba’s NaaS (Network as a Service) solution, we believe we can help our customers adapt to constantly evolving business needs and improve their productivity and business agility, thus creating new revenue sources for our customers and create a multi-win situation for our customers, partners and government.” said Roger Liu, General Manager of Chunghwa Telecom Singapore.

For more information about Aruba’s NaaS, please visit: https://www.arubanetworks.com/zh-hant/solutions/naas/

Hashtag: #Aruba

About Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is the global leader in secure, intelligent edge-to-cloud networking solutions that use AI to automate the network, while harnessing data to drive powerful business outcomes. With Aruba ESP (Edge Services Platform) and as-a-service options, Aruba takes a cloud-native approach to helping customers meet their connectivity, security, and financial requirements across campus, branch, data center, and remote worker environments, covering all aspects of wired, wireless LAN, and wide area networking (WAN).

To learn more, visit Aruba at . For real-time news updates, follow Aruba on and , and for the latest technical discussions on mobility and Aruba products, visit the Airheads Community at .

About Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte Ltd

Chunghwa Telecom Singapore Pte Ltd is Chunghwa Telecom’s corporate customer service office in Singapore and Malaysia. Chunghwa Telecom’s international intelligent internet provides information and communication solutions for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian markets, in the domestic and international fixed communication, internet services, machinery and office space information and communication construction and beyond. In recent years, the company has introduced advanced technologies such as SDWAN, information security, AI and hybrid cloud to provide one-stop services to help enterprises expand into Southeast Asia and penetrate the local market.

Nature Positive Study: Asia’s Biggest Companies Have More to Do to Address Their Biodiversity-Related Issues

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2022 – The Asian Markets Biodiversity Report Card – the first evaluation of the progress of Asia’s largest companies in tackling biodiversity-related issues by the RSK Group – suggests that fewer than 50% of organisations are taking sufficient steps to protect biodiversity and address their impact on the natural world. The report determines the number of organisations referencing biodiversity, where biodiversity features in materiality assessments, and the efforts taken to identify and address biodiversity impacts.

In the lead-up to the 15th meeting of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, the RSK Group – with a family of more than 150 environmental, engineering, and technical services businesses – hopes to raise awareness of the urgent need for biodiversity protection to be embedded in business decision-making.

Undertaken by Nature Positive, a specialist consultancy under the RSK Group that enables businesses to understand their specific link to nature, the report consists of an analysis supported by six interviews with sustainability experts in the region. The interviews included several conducted by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), with whom Nature Positive partnered to gain further insight into Asia. The report methodology involved a review of publicly available sources such as website content and annual reports relating to 192 companies listed on the Japanese, Thai, Hong Kong and Singapore stock exchanges.

Key findings of the report include:

● While 70% (135) of the 192 companies reviewed across all four stock exchanges referenced biodiversity on their websites and published reports, only 42% (80) of the 192 companies were given a ‘1 rating’ by the report for highlighting biodiversity as a material issue. Of the 80, only 4% recognise biodiversity as a priority.

● 52% of companies either did not mention biodiversity in their public materials or are just using it as a passing mention.

● 77% of companies reviewed on the Japanese stock exchange highlighted biodiversity as a material issue and were given the top rating, compared to 33% in Singapore, 30% in Hong Kong and 28% in Thailand.

● Of 80 companies reviewed that were found to highlight biodiversity as a material issue, only 36 companies (45%) display active conservation or restoration activities. Although this figure is encouraging, companies cannot be sure that these activities sufficiently offset their impacts due to the absence of baseline assessments.

● Sectors with more obvious direct interactions or dependencies with the natural world – such as consumer staples, energy and materials – were more likely
to discuss biodiversity, with 50% or more of companies in these sectors recognising biodiversity as a material issue. Sectors with fewer direct impacts, such as healthcare and IT/communication services, were less likely to do so.

“The report seeks to answer a pressing question – whether the largest companies in Asia are taking sufficient action on their biodiversity impacts. While it is encouraging to see companies talking about biodiversity, the extent to which this drives meaningful change is questionable. There is still a lack of understanding of the link between business operations and biodiversity impacts,” said Dr Stephanie Wray, Managing Director of Nature Positive.

Dr Wray added, “As a first step, organisations should undertake a biodiversity audit to understand how they rely on and impact nature. Setting targets for the restoration of biodiversity would be an obvious sign of intent for Asian companies to start addressing their impacts. It’s encouraging that ten organisations in our report have done so and, hopefully, others will follow suit.”

Protecting Asia’s diversity

Asia is home to a broad array of biodiversity and is a habitat for some of the most iconic species in the world. But it is also the largest and fastest-growing economic bloc globally, which is a driving factor in devastating biodiversity loss.

The main causes of biodiversity loss include direct habitat degradation or loss through land use; over-exploitation of species through direct harvesting from nature or its indirect effects; and climate change and pollution of land, water or air, including through the release of excess nutrients.

Protecting biodiversity is crucial because it supports the interactions between species known as ecosystems. Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate and recycle nutrients – providing the raw materials for everything from goods to medicines and so much more, making them critical for business success. Asia’s nature is central to delivering solutions to net zero climate goals – these are considered unachievable without ending deforestation within the decade and protecting marine life, which scientists estimate absorbs up to 30% of global carbon. The region is vulnerable because of the critical role that healthy natural habitats play in providing resilience for communities as they adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The report points out that addressing biodiversity makes business sense, given the increasing pressure on businesses to alleviate and reverse biodiversity loss. If companies fail to respond, they risk losing consumers and investors through reputation damage which could affect profits and viability. Adopting a nature-positive framework enhances the attractiveness of a business, particularly to ecologically aware consumers, jobseekers and investors.

“Understanding the impacts and dependencies on nature, and reversing nature loss, is especially important for businesses in Asia. We must disband the idea that there is a difference between financial and non-financial value. Capital allocation models need to enable sustainable development, with capital markets properly valuing inclusive, impactful, sustainable business practices and rewarding the most sustainable companies,” said Joe Phelan, Executive Director, Asia Pacific, World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Although this report focuses on Asian companies, it is not just companies in this region struggling with their actions. A report published by Nature Positive last year on FTSE100 companies in the UK found only 64% of listed companies were addressing biodiversity issues while over one-third did not even reference biodiversity.

Hashtag: #NaturePositive

About Nature Positive and the RSK Group

RSK (www.rskgroup.com) is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Its family of more than 150 environmental, engineering, and technical services businesses and 10,000 employees, work together to provide practical solutions to some of the greatest challenges societies have ever faced.

The company operates in most sectors of the economy, including many of those most critical to future global sustainability such as water, energy, food and drink, infrastructure, urban development, mining, and waste. With its integrated offering across research and development, consultancy, and on-the-ground application RSK can deliver a complete solution that is unrivalled in the market.

The company is certified to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 international standards for quality, environmental management and health and safety management.

One of its businesses is Nature Positive, a specialist sustainability consultancy that helps businesses understand their specific link to nature. Nature Positive provides services including baseline biodiversity assessments; supply chain risk assessments; biodiversity footprinting; and practical mitigation, compensation and offsetting measures.

About the report
A total of 192 companies were reviewed across the Japanese (48), Thai (50), Singapore (30) and Hong Kong (64) stock exchanges using information from publicly available sources to determine how many companies are referencing biodiversity, where biodiversity features in materiality assessments and the efforts taken to identify and address biodiversity impacts.

The analysis is supplemented by six interviews with sustainability experts in the region, including several conducted by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), with whom Nature Positive partnered to gain further insight into the region. Interviewees represented a broad range of organisations, including a global conservation partnership, a built and natural asset consultancy, a water services company, a stock exchange, a conglomerate and an oil and gas company. The interviews provided context to the findings of the desk-based research and gave greater insight into the progress made and challenges faced by organisations as they seek to manage their biodiversity impacts.

New Bang & Olufsen Experiential Store Opens in K11 MUSEA and Announce the Release of BEOSOUND THEATRE

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – Bang & Olufsen unveils its newest store in Hong Kong’s prestigious cultural landmark, K11 MUSEA. Today marks the store’s grand opening with a design that brings vitality to the renowned Danish brand whilst complimenting the mall’s gleaming architecture. Joined by famous singer-songwriter, Jay Fung, the event themed “A new vision for sound” additionally announces the brand’s newest soundbar for home cinema aficionados, the Beosound Theatre.

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The new Bang & Olufsen experiential store opens in K11 MUSEA today (14 Sept, 2022). The Guests of Honour are (from left): Mara Chow, Assistant General Manager, K11 Concepts Limited, Devin Pun, Vice President, K11 Concepts Limited, Jay Fung, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Arnaud De Schuytter, the President of Bang & Olufsen Asia Pacific and Kent Doo, Commercial Director – Greater China, Bang & Olufsen.

Reigniting the spirit of innovation

Founded in 1925, Bang & Olufsen’s heritage began with a vision to redefine how sound would be consumed for generations to come. Since then, the brand has shaped the history of audio technology with craftsmanship and high-fidelity sound like no other. In the everlasting spirit of innovation, the brand expands its initiative to connect with the young and rising generation through a bolder and more expressive look. The new store features more dynamic colors such as yellow with the façade renewed with Danish beach inspired slate stone finishes. Lustrous lighting invites guests into the storefront with a series of floating display of the brand’s most iconic Beoplay A9 speakers.

A full sensorial experience

By the store’s intentional segmentation, the guests are encouraged to immerse in the unique audio-visual experience of the various product lines and its iconic craftmanship. Each interaction is divided into a space to hear, see and feel each product. An independent audio room also encapsulates the ultimate cinematic experience by Bang & Olufsen.

Reconnecting through a new vision for sound

“In this digital age, we are bombarded with noise at every turn and the technology that promises to bring people closer together has instead left us disconnected. In response to this, our new experiential store provides us with a platform to flaunt a revigorated Bang & Olufsen to our Hong Kong audience, but it especially lets us present an artisanal experience in our store where sound is meant to be seen, felt and heard,” said Arnaud De Schuytter, President of Bang & Olufsen Asia Pacific.

Remastering the home cinema

Succeeding the global announcement of the latest Beosound Theatre, the grand opening teases the brand’s breakthrough soundbar made to redefine the home cinematic experience. It is made of 12 speaker drivers within a single sleek soundbar, the polished extendable aluminium wings will allow customization to fit TVs of all sizes. It introduces a new three-dimensional sound directivity due to the patent-pending combination of the direct, side- and up-firing speakers.

Made to last for generations, a modular design provides flexibility to replace pieces of the soundbar maintaining its timeless quality and beautiful craftmanship; it is also inclusive of Bang & Olufsen’s own proprietary software platform called “Mozart”, which continues the heritage of creating a cross-generational home audio setup that connects seamlessly with products as far back as 1986. The soundbar will officially be available in-store in October 2022, view the product here.

Download the high-resolution event photos and product sheet HERE.

Hashtag: #BangOlufsen #BangOlufsenHK #BeosoundTheatre

About Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen is a luxury audio brand founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen whose devotion and vision remain the foundation for the company. For nearly a century, Bang & Olufsen has been pushing the boundaries of audio technology and the company continues to sit at the forefront of acoustic innovation.

Today, every Bang & Olufsen product is still characterized by the unique combination of beautiful sound, timeless design, and unrivalled craftsmanship. The company’s innovative and progressive products are sold worldwide in Bang & Olufsen stores, on bang-olufsen.com and in select retailers. The company employs approximately 1,000 people and operates in more than 70 markets. Bang & Olufsen’s shares are listed on NASDAQ Copenhagen A/S.

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Bang & Olufsen stores
K11 Musea store:
Shop 113, Level 1, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
t. 2265 7860
Causeway Bay store:
G/F. No. 24 – 25 Canal Road East, Causeway Bay
t. 2918 0007
ifc store:
Shop 2008-9, Podium Level 2, ifc mall, Central
t. 2526 8800

45 Studio’s Sea Horizon Available Now on Steam

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – Sea Horizon, the Roguelike debut of Taiwan’s independent gaming company 45 Studio, is now available on Steam as an early access version. With 80% of Steam user having given positive reviews, Sea Horizon offers accessibility in six languages, including French, German, and Spanish as well as English, to cater to gamers around the world.

Sea Horizon: Early Access Available Now

  • Unique art design, haphazard adventure
    In Sea Horizon, every map and scenario is randomly created. A unique dice-combat system adds any number of uncontrollable factors, thereby making the game all the more challenging and entertaining.
  • Explore hidden characters to form your team
    Players are free to choose any configuration of characters to their liking and explore all the islands in the open ocean. Every character is assigned a distinct background narrative and exclusive skills. Players will thus have their understanding of various character skills put to test as they seek to form an optimal team worthy of the ultimate boss fight.
  • Accessories & resources; strategy dictated by luck
    Sea Horizon’s combat system features turn-based tactics. While every character comes with their exclusive skills, the dice on their gear will decide on different resources in the respective turns and provide a variety of enchantments at the same time. Players can come up with any number of tactics by means of an expertly combination of gear enchantments and their skills.

Go to Steam now and join fellow Sea Horizon mariners for a voyage to explore the unknown!

Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1611420/Sea_Horizon/
Trailer:https://youtu.be/LtdmZOIjfac
Twitter:https://twitter.com/PlaySeaHorizon

Hashtag: #SoftstarEntertainment #SeaHorizon