After almost two years of restrictions, Lao PDR has fully reopened its borders on 9 May, recording a significant decrease of COVID-19 cases across the country in the past weeks. With this positive announcement, the Ministry of Health, WFP and World Vision have agreed to end the support provided to Quarantine Centres in Savannakhet and Saravane Provinces that was ongoing for 646 consecutive days.
Bonaqua® Officially Launches Its First Individual Sale Label-less Bottled Water Anywhere in the World
5-day “Bonaqua® Green Market Fair” Promotes Sustainability
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 May 2022 – Bonaqua®, the leading bottled water brand[1], is bringing its first individual sale label-less bottled water anywhere in the world to shelves across all channels in Hong Kong. The potentially game-changing design uses fewer packaging materials and improves bottle recyclability.

Bonaqua® is celebrating the official launch of this innovative product at a five-day Bonaqua® Green Market Fair at Central Market. Featuring a series of exhibits and giant Bonaqua® bottled water photo spots, it will introduce the concept of Water For Tomorrow and encourage sustainable development in Hong Kong. The public can sign up for Eco workshops curated by local artists who use eco-friendly materials for sustainable lifestyles.

Bonaqua’s First Individual Sale Label-less Bottled Water Anywhere in the World
The locally produced Bonaqua® Mineralized Water uses 100% rPET for production, and makes its bottle 52.8%[2] lighter than the conventional PET bottle. Using laser incising technology to highlight product information on the bottle and having a bottle cap (also smaller than the conventional bottle cap) with a sales barcode enables individual sale of the products. The design and the products’ broader availability allows more Hong Kong consumers to participate in building a world without waste. The effort echoes Bonaqua®’s commitment to sustainable solutions and inspiring more consumers to adopt sustainable lifestyles.
New Green Community Program Is About to Start
Bonaqua® is committed to promoting sustainable development throughout the years, e.g. conducting community sustainability awareness campaigns, e.g., the ‘Power of Less’ campaign. This year, partnering with its bottling partner Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong, Bonaqua® will contribute HK$ 2 million for piloting a community packaging waste recovery program aiming to collect and recycle used bottles or cans in a more efficient approach.
Green Market Fair Promotes Sustainable Lifestyles
Bonaqua® is delighted to present the inaugural Green Market Fair, to be held at the Steam Hub on the first floor of Central Market from 26 to 30 May 2022. It will feature a series of exhibits and various workshops, allowing visitors to practice recycling and sustainable living. Four Eco workshops, curated by local artists to highlight the potential use of sustainable materials in handicraft, art, and fashion.
“As Hong Kong’s most popular bottled water brand, it’s a bold move for Bonaqua® to pilot the launch of its individual sale label-less bottled water anywhere in the world. We are indeed championing a potentially game-changing form of future packaging. By making the Bonaqua label-less bottled water available to a broader range of customers, we would like to invite more consumers to take part in building a world without waste. By going label-less, Bonaqua is enhabling the ‘Power of Less’,” says Tim Warwick, Vice President of Operations for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and Mongolia at The Coca-Cola Company.
“As Coca-Cola’s bottling partner, we will continue to leverage our expertise and develop new manufacturing technologies so as to offer consumers even more eco-friendly beverage choices. We weave sustainability into the fabric of our endeavors, including design, sourcing, production and delivery. It is our mission to contribute to a more sustainable way of living,” says Connie Yeung, Director and General Manager of Swire Coca-Cola HK.
To learn more about the Bonaqua® label-less mineralized water, customers can contact the Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong customer service hotline at +852 2210 3888. They can also purchase the products via the current distribution channels and Swire Coca-Cola HK eShop (www.swirecocacolahk.com) and enjoy complimentary local delivery service when they spend a specific amount.
Details of “Bonaqua® Green Market Fair”
Dates: | 26 – 30 May 2022 |
Time: | 10 am – 8 pm |
Location : | Steam Hub, 1/F of Central Market |
Free workshops : | “Art Print Drawstring Bags”
26 May, 4 to 5 pm 28 May, 12 to 1 pm 29 May, 12 to 1 pm “Multi-Purpose Water Bottle Holders” 26 May, 6 to 7 pm 27 May, 12 to 1 pm 30 May, 12 to 1 pm “Graffiti Art T-shirts” 27 May, 4 to 5 pm 30 May, 4 to 5 pm “Eco-Friendly Double-Sided Shoulder Bags” 28 May, 4 to 6 pm 29 May, 4 to 6 pm |
Registration : |
Walk-in applications at the event venue are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries. In Hong Kong, the company has a portfolio covering sparkling, sweetened and unsweetened tea, juice, sports drink, water, enhanced hydration beverages, etc. We have 15 brands offering 70 different variants such as “Coca-Cola”, “Coca-Cola No Sugar”, “Coke Plus”, “Sprite”, “Fanta”, “Schweppes”, “OOHA”, “Bonaqua” Mineralized Water, “Authentic Tea House”, “Minute Maid”, “Minute Maid Qoo”, “Glaceau vitaminwater”, “Yeung Gwong”, “Aquarius”, “Healthworks”, and “Kochakaden” CRAFTEA”. We are constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. Learn more at https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Spackman Media Group Artist Son Suk-Ku To Star In Upcoming Netflix Original K-Drama, MURDEROUS TOY
- Spackman Media Group artist Son Suk-ku is set to headline in new Netflix original K-drama, MURDEROUS TOY
- Son Suk-ku’s latest film THE ROUNDUP, a sequel film to the 2017 hit THE OUTLAWS, achieved the highest ticket sales since FROZEN 2 (2019) and maintained its #1 position at the Korean box office as of May 24
- Son Suk-ku of Spackman Media Group topped the most popular actor in Korea for four weeks in a row, and his drama MY LIBERATION NOTES, maintained its #1 spot in TV drama rankings in Korea for three consecutive weeks as of May 24
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 May 2022 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that the Son Suk-ku of the Group’s associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited (“Spackman Media Group“), is set to star in upcoming Netflix original K-drama, MURDEROUS TOY.
Other than Son Suk-ku of Spackman Media Group, MURDEROUS TOY also stars Choi Woo Shik of the film PARASITE (2019). Produced by Showbox, MURDEROUS TOY is a comedy thriller drama based on the popular webtoon series of the same name. The story revolves around an ordinary man (played by Choi Woo Shik) who murders a serial killer on the loose. After committing the crime, he runs for his life as he is chased by a skilled detective (played by Son Suk-ku of Spackman Media Group).
Filming for MURDEROUS TOY is scheduled to begin in the second half of this year. MURDEROUS TOY is directed by Lee Chang Hee of the drama HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE (2019) and the film THE VANISHED (2018).
Son Suk-ku is represented by SBD Entertainment Inc. (“SBD Entertainment“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spackman Media Group.
With the release of his latest drama MY LIBERATION NOTES and film THE ROUNDUP, Son Suk-ku topped the most popular actor in Korea for four weeks in a row, according to Good Data TV Popularity Research as of May 24. Based on the same data research, MY LIBERATION NOTES, starring Son Suk-ku of SBD Entertainment, maintained its #1 spot in TV drama rankings in Korea for three consecutive weeks.
Son Suk-ku’s film THE ROUNDUP, a sequel film to the 2017 hit THE OUTLAWS, achieved the best ticket sales since FROZEN 2 in 2019 and maintained its #1 position at the Korean box office as of May 24. The film was pre-sold to 132 countries around the world, including Singapore, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and France, as well as the regions of North America and Eastern Europe.
Other than Son Suk-ku, SBD Entertainment also represents one of Korea’s rapidly rising young actors, Han Ji-hyun of popular K-drama THE PENTHOUSE 3, who won the Best Rookie Female Actor in the 2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards in Korea and endorsed luxury brand Gucci in April 2021.
About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), is one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea.
The Company was founded in 2011 by renowned media and technology investor Charles Spackman who served as the Company’s Executive Chairman until 2017. For the past two decades, Mr. Charles Spackman has been a powerhouse in the Korean entertainment industry starting in the early 2000’s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest movie production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global investment firm, Spackman Group. For more information, please visit http://www.charlesspackman.com and
https://spackman-group.com/charles-spackman.
Since its founding, SEGL had produced more than 30 major motion pictures including a number of the highest grossing and award-winning films in Korea, namely #ALIVE (2020), CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), SNOWPIERCER (2013), COLD EYES (2013) and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).
Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including online streaming, cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. Generally, we release our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.
The Group also invests into and produces Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also own equity stakes in entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.
Production Labels
SEGL owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp“), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 79 films (58 Korean and 21 foreign) including ROSE OF BETRAYAL, THE OUTLAWS and SECRETLY, GREATLY, which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS, as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY. In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatrical rights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand (“VOD“) sales records in Korea. For more information, please visit http://novusmediacorp.com
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Simplex Films“) which is an early stage film production firm. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021), and shall release THE GUEST in the second half of 2022 and A MAN OF REASON, with the previous working title GUARDIAN in 2022 tentatively.
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content“) which is mainly involved in the business of investing into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the production of Korean content. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.
The Company owns a 20% equity interest in The Makers Studio Co. Ltd., which plans to produce and release four upcoming films, the first of which will be THE ISLAND OF THE GHOST’S WAIL, a comedy horror film.
Talent Representation
The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited (“SMGL“). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under management, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Cho-hee, Park Keun-rok), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Hye-ri, Kim Ji-young, Wang Ji-won), Play Content Co., Ltd. (Kang Min-ji, Hwang-hwi) and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Baek Si-won, Shin Ji-woong). Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company. For more information, please visit http://www.spackmanmediagroup.com
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. (“Constellation Agency“). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The P Factory“) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG“), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.
Strategic Businesses
The Company also operates a café-restaurant, Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.
For more details, please visit http://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/
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SOLARR CEO Alex Lee to Speak at Artaverse in Hong Kong
Lee will be a featured speaker presenting on “The Future of Utility NFTs”
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 May 2022 – SOLARR, Asia’s first decentralized NFT-Fi platform, announced today that Alex Lee, Founder and CEO of SOLARR, is scheduled to present on the future of utility NFTs at Artaverse on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:45 PM HKT.

Commenting on his upcoming talk at Artaverse about how utility NFTs will transform the future of NFTs, Lee says, “The first wave of NFTs – ‘digital collectibles’ – was merely a discovery and speculative process where the allure of verifiable ownership and collection was not enough to sustain attention in this nascent market. A new wave of NFTs – utility NFTs – has now emerged to reveal the real-world use cases of NFTs.”
“The NFT hype may die down, but its technology is here to stay. Utility NFTs possess a greater degree of dynamism and real-world application scenarios than their predecessors. And now, they can be designed to add utility value to our lives and transform the way businesses interact with customers,” Lee added.
For his upcoming talk, Lee, a seasoned financier and pioneer in digital assets, will be drawing upon his experience in the digital asset space, where he was most recently the Head of Institutional Coverage & Strategic Initiatives at HashKey Group. He participated in building the group’s client franchise, crypto-fiat transaction capability, licensing strategy, and in the duo-listing of the first-ever U.S. SEC-approved token offering on HashKey’s digital asset exchange in 2019. Lee was formerly Deputy Chief of Staff to the CEO at BC Group (SEHK:863), whose subsidiary OSL is Hong Kong’s first SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platform.
Lee also has over a decade of experience in private equity investing and financial services including investment banking and asset management at Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley, besides serving as a Director at various Hong Kong-listed companies.
Artaverse, one of Hong Kong’s largest NFT and local art outdoor exhibition sprawling over 150,000 square feet of event space, has attracted luminaries in the NFT space, art lovers, and collectors. The event from June 3-12, 2022 at Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong, will feature more than 100 brand partners and artworks by famous local contemporary and digital artists.
About SOLARR
SOLARR is Asia’s first decentralized NFT-Fi platform, empowering users to increase utility, unlock value, and liquify NFTs within a secure multi-chain ecosystem with integrated economic infrastructure, paving the way into the metaverse virtual economy.
For more information, visit:
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www.solarr.xyz
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