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Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in Greater Bay Area 2022; Hong Kong Creative Industries Summit: Energize Borderless Opportunities

Gear up! Capture the Opportunities amid the Pandemic and Tap into Greater Bay Area Market

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach3 August 2022 – Organized by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, with the support of Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, the business platform “Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in Greater Bay Area 2022” today (3 August) hosted its signature event “Hong Kong Creative Industries Summit: Energize Borderless Opportunities” online (“the Summit”). Officiated by The Honourable Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Summit gathered leaders from different sectors to share their ideas on how local industrial design and SMEs can develop their businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the “Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in Greater Bay Area 2022” aims to support the venture of Hong Kong’s original designs, brands and services into the GBA market. One of its signature events is the Summit which brought together key figures from local commercial sectors, design leaders and scholars to identify opportunities and trends in the GBA, discuss policies related to, for example, intellectual property protection and taxation, and deliberate on winning strategies to facilitate Hong Kong industrial design and SMEs to benefit from and expand their footprints in the GBA.

In his welcome speech, Mr. Eric Sun, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, shared “The GBA market is full of business opportunities, while it is also full of competition. As its business model is different from that of Hong Kong’s, we have to fully understand the GBA market. As the highlighted event of the ‘Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in Greater Bay Area 2022’ , the summit aims to assist Hong Kong’s design industry professionals to become familiar with the region and allows the expansion of businesses into the GBA market especially in the Mainland. The project will also enhance the exposure of local design products and brands in GBA, utilizing a variety of promotional events, including business exhibitions, online and offline e-commerce platform activities and more. Today, I hope we can take this chance to bring new inspiration to our partners aspiring to tap into in the GBA market and energize borderless opportunities.”

The Summit was streamed online with a business summit in the morning, followed by intensive sessions in the afternoon. In the morning sessions, three keynote speeches were delivered by Mr. Bernie Ting, Director and General Manager of Qualidux International Co. Ltd, Prof. Kam-Fai Wong, Associate Dean (External Affairs) of the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Mr. Tommy Li, Creative Director of Tommy Li Design Workshop Ltd. Their topics focused on those opportunities that lie ahead of this new wave of economic growth in GBA, building the GBA international innovation and technology hub with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong dual engines and essential elements & strategies of a successful brand.

A panel of experts from various fields presented during the intensive sessions in the afternoon, including Mr. Zhang Yizhou, China Patent Attorney, Attorney-at-Law, China Patent Agent (H.K.) Ltd., Ms. Ellen Wan, China Trademark Attorney, China Patent Agent (H.K.) Ltd., Mr. Chris Cheung, Product Development Manager of BrandCharger Limited, Mr. Wilson Kwok, Chairman of LKKC CPA Ltd., Mr. Quentin Wong, General Manager of Smart Retail & E-commerce, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited, Mr. Rex Cheuk, Director of Yangtao Technology Company Limited, Ms. Emma Zhang Vice President – Marketing of RX Huabo Exhibition Co., Ltd, Mr. Kent Wong, Founder/General Manager of Scopo Creative HK Limited. Mr. Billy Wong, Deputy Director of Research of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), as the host of the session guided the discussion on product design, brand and marketing showcases, opportunities in the GBA, IP protection, design, taxation, e-commerce, market trend and business development, providing valuable practical information and experience for companies and individuals interested in venturing into the GBA market. The group also answered several insightful questions from the online audiences.

The “Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in GBA 2022” (“the Project”) aims to support the venture of Hong Kong’s original designs, brands and services into the GBA market, create opportunities for local exporters, and facilitate the use of design talent, experience and professional knowledge in the GBA market. Through a series of B2B and B2C activities such as trade fairs, business matching sessions with Mainland buyers, product showcases and pop-up stores, the Project brings together SMEs in Hong Kong to synergize on product marketing and introduce high quality Hong Kong designs to the GBA.

The Project has rolled out its physical roving exhibitions with the first stop showcasing gifts, home and houseware, lifestyle, baby and child care, pet care and other products at HKTDC Design Gallery (G/F, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) for free admission until 21 August 2022. The roving exhibitions will then continue in different GBA cities, with a view to fostering exchanges among different design disciplines and talent to create business opportunities for Hong Kong design sector and SMEs.

About Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in Greater Bay Area 2022

Organized by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association and sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, the “Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in GBA 2022” is a business platform that aims to facilitate Hong Kong original design products, brands and design services to explore the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area markets through a series of B2B trade fairs, business matching sessions with Mainland buyers, and B2C showcases and pop-up stores to bring new development opportunities for the Hong Kong design industry, export community, manufacturers and SMEs. Please visit for more details.

About The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association

The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA) is a non-profit making trade association registered under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance in May 1955 as a company limited by guarantee. We are committed to expanding business opportunities and developing Hong Kong as a trading hub for exporters. To provide a better service to our members from service industries, especially the Import and Export trade service, we liaise with the government, initiate various projects and organize seminars, luncheons, trade missions and exhibitions in order to help our members capitalize on new market opportunities. In addition, we also disseminate the latest local and international trade information in a timely manner and help exporters gain additional exposure via online product promotions and searching services, to promote Hong Kong’s export trade and to enhance its competitiveness. For more information, please visit: www.hkexporters.org.hk

About CreateHK

Create Hong Kong is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. CreateHK has been sponsoring the “Hong Kong Smart Design Awards” (formerly known as “Hong Kong Smart Gifts Design Awards”) since 2012 and the “Hong Kong Smart Design, Sparkle in GBA 2022” in 2022 to promote Hong Kong design.

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Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

Laos Supports “One-China Policy” Amid US Politician’s Visit To Taiwan  

Chinese Flag on Barge along Mekong River

US House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has prompted the Lao government to reiterate its support of the “One-China policy” which asserts that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. 

Ian Chan & Jeremy Lau @MIRROR Starring in EMMAS Dream Australia Campaign

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 August 2022 – EMMAS Australia mattress cordially invites Ian Chan and Jeremy Lau from popular boyband MIRROR to take part in the latest “Dream Australia” campaign, escorting us on a dreamy journey in Australia’s fairyland in search for creative inspiration to boldly pursue their dreams.

Full version Commercial: https://youtu.be/i01QPBTSjbc
Making-of: https://youtu.be/toBRUttcygQ

EMMAS has always committed to the vision of “Feel Home, Sleep Premium”, with strong belief that only “home” can bring the most intimate and comfortable temperature to freely imagine your dreams. Considering overwhelming work everyday, Ian and Jeremy cherish the quality of sleep, and the choice of mattress is therefore crucial. Made in Australia, EMMAS’s signature Jimboomba is a hypoallergenic and spinal care pocket coil mattress, naturally becoming them perfect partner for a great night’s sleep.

Combining Aesthetic and Functional Beauty

Featuring natural Australian wool cotton layers, Jimboomba enables you to feel warm in winter and cool in summer, while highly breathable latex can better adjust heat dissipation based on sleeping environment and body temperature, and create a fresh, comfy sleep experience all night long.

What’s more, the advanced Pocket Coil 3-Zone Technology precisely supports the weight of the head, body and legs, and closely conforms to the body curves, allowing one to truly relax during deep sleep. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the vibration when your sleeping partner turns around for an undisturbed sleep.

Jimboomba is also certified by the Chiropractic Doctors’ Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) and the Sensitive Choice from National Asthma Council of Australia (NACA). In addition, the Ultrashield Treatment provides extra protection from mould, bacteria and dust mites. Even people with asthma or allergies can enjoy a carefree night despite your skin comes into close contact with the mattress every night.

Jimboomba exudes aesthetic and functionality beauty from inside out, allowing you to enjoy premium sleep at all times, feeling every sense of body temperature and embracing every moment of life.

Online Mattress Pairing & Personalized In-Store Appointment

In order to meet the specific needs of different customers, EMMAS provides an array of over 15 mattresses with various softness and thickness to choose from. Online mattress pairing service is currently available, with just a few simple questions, you can find your most suitable mattress, alongside one-stop in-store appointment experience in just a few clicks!

Start mattress pairing now: https://emmas.com.hk/pages/quiz

Personalized In-store Appointment:https://emmas.com.hk/pages/booking-page

Take Advantage of CVS Offer to Start a Dreamy Journey with Ian & Jeremy

EMMAS Australia is going to launch an exciting Triple Privilege Offer with consumption voucher in August 2022. All mattresses are discounted from 50% off, with an extra 5% off on all orders, while selected mattresses (including Australian hypoallergenic mattresses Manbarra, Banks and Restone) can enjoy double privileges. Act fast and get up to $3,000 of premium bedding set with purchase of any Australian Hypoallergenic Mattress during the promotion period!

Visit more than 25 EMMAS stores in Hong Kong or explore EMMAS online store at emmas.com.hk

Learn more: https://emmas.com.hk/blogs/promo/emmaspromo
EMMAS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMMASAustralia
EMMAS Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/EMMAS_Australia/

Hashtag: #EMMAS

XLD Finance introduces OmniX solution for cryptocurrency disbursements

Newest cryptocurrency solution enables token disbursements in a few clicks

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 August 2022 – With the migration toward digital payments and the accelerated rise of cryptocurrency, XLD Finance introduces OmniX, a new service enabling its users to experience a web-based multi-tool for cryptocurrency disbursements.

Built on the same XLD Finance ecosystem as xSpend (an off-ramping tool that enables users to buy prepaid mobile credits, and pay bills using crypto), OmniX aims to relieve users and companies from the time-consuming process of unscalable one-to-one transactions. By facilitating a convenient, safe, secure, and scalable platform to manage cryptocurrency disbursements across chains, OmniX enables companies to improve their online disbursements experience.

Hassle-free Cryptocurrency Disbursements Solution

In just three clicks, guild managers, crypto businesses, and anyone with a Metamask and Ronin wallet can compensate cryptocurrency of up to thousands of people with OmniX’s multi-chain and multi-token payment disbursement solution. Users can also easily disburse crypto after signing up without any other requirements.

“OmniX will help both disbursers and receivers to manage disbursements, and so much more. We intend to build a solution that allows users the freedom to not only disburse in crypto, but also interact with other XLD ecosystem elements. Our focus is to create a simple, user-centric tool,” shared Muthamma Malanda, Product Director of OmniX.

OmniX allows managers to set customizable payroll groups and multiple earning share rates across different levels. It also enables payments made in preferred cryptocurrencies across three chains, with more coming on the road map. Here are several key benefits of OmniX for its users:

  • Fast: Users can simply connect their crypto wallet to enjoy quick batch transactions.
  • Flexible: Users can schedule fixed salary and automated game revenue share payouts, or one-time CSV upload functions.
  • Organized: Users can manage payroll groups and track high-level or granular payment insights.
  • Automated: Users get automatic calculations for revenue share and schedule payments.
  • Scalable: Users can pay up to a few thousand people in a single transaction.
  • Low-Cost: Users can pay minimal fees for bulk transactions.


OmniX Announces Industry Partnerships

OmniX has also recently teamed up with NFT Gaming Guilds for Axie Infinity, such as Axie University, NFT XStreet, MVP Guild, Sandovibes, and United Gamers Guild so managers can enhance their team’s cryptocurrency experiences, and serve their members with more robust payment options. OmniX has also confirmed its upcoming strategic partnerships with businesses and crypto projects, including Metaverse Go, Metacare, United Gamers DAO to make payroll easier.

“Our vision is to enable managers, both guild and payroll alike, to save time and efficiently manage payees across different streams from a single dashboard. We want to support managers by adding more games, tokens, and features as quickly as possible,” said Ian Estrada, Co-Founder and CEO of XLD Finance.

“Payroll has always been a time sucker for us. OmniX has helped us to pay our employees so much faster and so much more efficiently, making my job so much easier. We’ll never do payments one-by-one ever again,” said Carla, Head of People and Culture, MetaverseGo.

Cryptocurrency is being embraced by more teams and organizations as it becomes more mainstream each year. Through OmniX, XLD Finance is looking to fast track that adoption through the simplification of disbursement services. Visit the OmniX website at OmniX.finance, and experience the future of disbursement.

Hashtag: #XLDFinance #OmniX

About OmniX

OmniX is a web-based multi-tool for cryptocurrency disbursements that provides companies and guilds a convenient, safe, secure, and scalable platform to manage cryptocurrency disbursements across chains in a matter of clicks.

About XLD Finance

XLD Finance is the borderless decentralized ecosystem that provides financial services across emerging economies. XLD Finance exists to modernize the delivery and infrastructure of financial services to provide all users and institutions with simple and dependable financial tools built on decentralized technology.

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative Extends Leadership in Public Vulnerability Disclosures

ZDI increases vulnerability market coverage for fifteenth year in a row

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 August 2022 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today celebrated the success of its Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), which was responsible for nearly 64% of all vulnerabilities disclosed in 2021, according to Omdia.

To read a full copy of the report, Quantifying the Public Vulnerability Market: 2022 Edition, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/omdia-research

Brian Gorenc, senior director of vulnerability research for Trend Micro: “Having led the charge since the very first market analysis in 2007, the ZDI has expanded its volume of vulnerability disclosures for the fifteenth successive year. Our vulnerability research is second to none globally, both pre-and post-disclosure. In the ongoing race against malicious actors, we are proud to lead the industry in helping make the digital world a safer place.”

Omdia provided an independent comparative analysis of 11 global organizations that publicly research and disclose vulnerabilities, analyzing a total of 1,543 vulnerabilities disclosed and assigned a CVE in 2021.

Of the 984 vulnerabilities submitted by Trend Micro’s ZDI, 48 were critical, 723 were classified as high severity, and 129 were medium severity.

The results show the ZDI disclosed and managed over three times more vulnerabilities than its nearest rival and remains the world’s largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program for the 14th consecutive year.

There was also positive news for the wider industry. Every vulnerability discovered and responsibly disclosed reduces the opportunity for malicious actors to craft surprise zero-day attacks. So the year-on-year increase in the total number of vulnerabilities disclosed by all 11 vendors is to be welcomed. This figure climbed 12% from 1,378 in 2020.

Tanner Johnson, principal analyst for Omdia: “This year’s data also revealed that monitoring software was responsible for the largest number of vulnerabilities submitted. This is another positive sign, as more organizations utilize this software to identify threats faster. ”

The average impact score of vulnerabilities has also increased year-on-year over the past three years, which means that the vulnerabilities disclosed could have a bigger impact if exploited. CVEs added to the US National Vulnerability Database (NVD) hit a record high for the fifth successive year in 2021.

Hashtag: #TrendMicro

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

World’s Largest Crypto Trading Competition Breaks Records Despite the Bear Market

  • Bybit’s World Series of Trading (WSOT) is the “World Cup of crypto trading”
  • This year it featured the largest prize pool in history
  • The crypto trading competition drew a record number of participants

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES – Media OutReach – 3 August 2022 – The WSOT, the world’s largest crypto trading competition, ended on a high note on July 17 with traders divvying up a record-breaking $8 million prize pool. After 20 days of intense competition, the best traders stacked up profits of over 10,000% despite tough market conditions.

Nearly 70,000 traders entered this year’s competition, keen to showcase their skills at what has become the crypto trading equivalent of the World Cup. There was double the number of entrants compared to 2021’s event, unlocking a prize pool that was 100% larger than last year.

The prize pool was divided into three separate categories. The Squad Race offered $6 million, with the Solo Race, and Speed Zone Loot events offering $1 million each. On top of this, Bybit gave away over 1,000 bonus NFT prizes, which included valuable CloneX and Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFTs.

The enthralling contest has once again captivated the crypto community, demonstrating the resilience of emerging digital markets in times of uncertainty. Traders from over 1,000 squads covering 182 regions battled it out, with Korean titans Maeuknam_Team making up the largest team with 3,241 members, followed by Sniper Squad, and Streamer_Satto with 2,565 and 2,232 members respectively.

It takes creativity and bravery to win a trading competition, which is why Bybit continued its partnership with UNICEF with another donation of $400,000 in BTC. Bybit is proud to support UNICEF and its work to provide equal access to education and empower girls’ education in East Asia and the Pacific. Additionally, the contribution will enhance, scale up, and implement a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education pilot program focused on girls in a remote mountainous province in Vietnam.

“This year I’ve been bowled over by the success of the WSOT, both in terms of the number of people, and the community spirit of the event,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “This competition demonstrated the unwavering faith of crypto enthusiasts all over the world; it’s a beacon of hope in the bear market.”

The competition phase of WSOT 2022 has concluded, and will be followed by the WSOT Afterparty:
https://blog.bybit.com/en-US/post/-wsot-afterparty-free-apex-nfts-cashback-rewards-100-000-usdt-prize-pool-await–blt2dca90172862a000/

Hashtag: #Bybit

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One racing team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Virtus.pro, Made in Brazil (MIBR) and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) teams Borussia Dortmund and Avispa Fukuoka.

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Udokan Copper to cut its carbon intensity up to 75% by 2035

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach – 3 August 2022 – Udokan Copper, the developer of Russia’s largest new deposit, outlined scenarios to cut the carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035, bringing the Company closer to its ultimate goal of climate neutrality in the long run. The Company publishes its Sustainability Report for 2021, which outlines the results in terms of the environment as well as social and corporate governance (ESG).

Udokan Сopper develops and implements programs aimed at reducing energy consumption and reducing environmental impact as it prepares for the production launch. The Company’s plan to decrease carbon emissions involves the possibility of purchasing low-emissions electricity from power sources such as hydro, wind and solar, as well as its own power generation from renewable sources. It will also study opportunities to switch from coal to less carbon-intensive fuels for heat generation as well as electrification of the mining fleet.

The Company’s ongoing mission is to produce copper as the key metal for building a secure and tech-based future, while taking care of its employees and minimizing its impact on the environment. Udokan Copper’s key priorities are to complete its mining and metallurgical plant on time, within budget and build a reputation as a responsible producer.

In 2021, Udokan Copper invested RUB 764 million (USD 11.5 million) in environmental measures and social programs as the Company prepared to start production at the deposit. Udokan Copper had zero fatalities from 2019 to 2021, while the number of total recordable incidents fell to 14 in 2021 from 23 in 2020, helped by measures such as employee incentives for safe working conditions and staff safety training.

Akylbek Yerkozha, Board Chairman at Udokan Copper, said:

“The Company voluntarily started disclosing data on its contribution to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals even before the start of operations, at the stage of the construction of its production facilities. The report we are now publishing is our third annual sustainability report.

“In 2021, Udokan Copper implemented a number of important sustainable development initiatives. The Company joined the UN Global Compact, confirming its commitment to the principles of responsible business conduct. We completed the development of our Climate Programme, which included an assessment of planned greenhouse gas emissions for all
three scopes (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) and analyzed opportunities to reduce them, with Udokan Copper being the first company in Russia to gain experience in assessing forecast emissions for compliance with the ISO 14064-1:2018 international standard.

“Our climate programme provides for a number of scenarios where the carbon intensity of copper production could be reduced up to 75% by 2035, which would bring the Company closer to climate neutrality in the long run.”

Hashtag: #UdokanCopper

About the Company:

Udokan Copper was established in 2008 to develop the Udokan copper deposit. It is part of the diversified USM holding Company. The Udokan deposit, with copper resources exceeding 26 million tons, is Russia’s largest new deposit. The copper grade in accordance with the JORC Code is 1.05%.

The deposit is located in the Kalar District of the Zabaikalye Territory in Russia’s Far East, 30 km from the Novaya Chara station of the Baikal–Amur railway line. The project will commission a mining and metallurgical plant, with the final products being cathode copper and sulfide concentrate. The production volume will amount to 135,000 tons of copper per year.

Udokan Copper aims to ensure that its products meet top quality and sustainability standards throughout their life cycle.