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Temple in Savannakhet Records Case of Covid-19

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A monk at Phonxay Temple, in Kaysone Phomvihane City, Savannakhet Province has tested positive for Covid-19.

Konica Minolta Launches Workplace Hub in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia today announced the launch of Workplace Hub, an all-in-one device unifying an organization’s IT and application management into a single centralized platform.

Konica Minolta has been aggressively investing in R&D across the information technology ecosystem to address growing challenges small and mid-sized businesses face with IT complexity.  With a strong footprint of over 2 million customers, the team have actively placed customer research at the heart of all they do to ensure the most relevant solutions are developed.

 

The Workplace Hub is a comprehensive IT solution for today’s agile small and medium sized businesses. Each Workplace Hub combines Konica Minolta’s award winning bizhub i-Series multifunction printer, together with the Workplace hub ecosystem to deliver a powerful connected office solution. Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions – including print and document management together with our best in class managed IT services from Konica Minolta, takes business efficiency to the next level.

 

The Workplace Hub offers businesses a consolidated and unified vendor solution across IT hardware, infrastructure and support. Providing customer the peace of mind as they navigate through the complexities of IT with Konica Minolta as their trusted partner.

 

Dennis Curry, Konica Minolta’s Deputy CTO and inventor of Workplace Hub, also commented, “Our goal at Konica Minolta is to help organisations create the workplace of the future powered by IoT and AI. The first step on this journey is to simplify their IT with an all-in-one IT system that seamlessly integrates hardware, software and services into a multi-vendor, one-stop solution. We believe that Workplace Hub is this solution, seamlessly connects people, spaces and devices and enabling the connected & intelligent office environment. In doing so, SMBs can focus on growing their business, creating new products and business models, and gaining a competitive advantage.”

A Word from Mr. Koji Yoshida, Managing Director of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia

 

“With rapid advancements in digital technology, the only constant is change and this can often be overwhelming for small and medium businesses. We want Workplace Hub to be the answer to all their IT needs.” said Mr. Koji Yoshida, Managing Director of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia. “Workplace Hub not only allows businesses achieve effective digital transformation, but also future-proofs their business to keep up with changing trends. We believe Workplace Hub is an important part of the workplace of the future.”

 

Workplace Hub represents the next step of Konica Minolta’s long history of innovating to meet the evolving needs of small and medium sized businesses. With Workplace Hub, businesses can look forward to improved efficiency and reducing the cost of their IT management and services, while also providing real-time data-driven insights that help to improve business processes.

 

To learn more about the Workplace Hub please visit www.konicaminolta.com.sg/workplacehub

Media Contact:

Velle Goh

Marketing Executive

Corporate Branding & Marketing

DID: +65 6361 2840

Email: velle.goh@konicaminolta.com


Jeremy Lim

Senior Digital Marketing Executive

Corporate Branding & Marketing

DID: +65 6361 2836

Email: jeremy.lim@konicaminolta.com


Loon Jian Yew

Head of Regional Marketing

Corporate Branding & Marketing

DID: +65 6361 2825

Email: jianyew.loon@konicaminolta.com


About Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia, based in Singapore, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, Japan. With its expertise in imaging, data processing and data-based decision making, Konica Minolta creates relevant solutions for its customers and solves issues faced by society.

As a digital workplace solution provider, Konica Minolta helps its clients to identify and unlock the potential digitalisation to help companies reach the next level in the digital maturity of their organisation by rethinking the workplace.

In support of an ‘Intelligent Connected Workplace’, Konica Minolta offers cloud, IT, managed print and video solution services for remote working, collaboration, workflow management and automation and security. The ‘IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Print Transformation 2020 Vendor Assessment’ has also been credited to Konica Minolta as a ‘recognised globally as a leader in print transformation’.

With its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Konica Minolta has pledged to consistently pursue its sustainability and social responsibility goals. The company has been repeatedly recognized for its rich history of social contribution as well as for working towards achieving the SDGs throughout its business and is listed among “2021 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World”, also having received the highest level in EcoVadis Sustainabilty Ratings.

Worldwide, the company has over 43,000 employees and is operating in over 150 countries.

For more information, please visit https://www.konicaminolta.com/

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The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Annual Conference 2021 Explores the new reality of surveying industry

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 September 2021 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) hosted its Annual Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong today. Themed “Surveying into the New Reality” this year, the Conference gathered various government office heads, business leaders, experts and scholars to share insights and deliberate on the prospects of the surveying industry. Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government attended the Conference as its Guest of Honour. Delivered both online and offline, the Conference drew a participation of over 300 industry professionals.

 

In recent years, the surveying industry and its practice have undergone changes due to technological advancement as well as impacts of the pandemic. The HKIS Annual Conference this year explored how practitioners acclimatized and shifted their operation model under the new normal. A number of expert speakers shared their experience at the Conference and deliberated on how surveyors adapted and changed, explored possibilities and opportunities with the aim of bringing innovation and changes to the surveying industry.

 

Speaking at the annual conference, Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government, shared with participants some of the things that the Government has been doing and would continue to do in planning for the future development of Hong Kong, including its effort in increasing land supply to meet housing, economic and social needs, as well as streamlining the development process.

 

The Conference comprised three sections during which seven industry leaders, experts and scholars deliberated on industry trends under the new normal and explored prospects from all-rounded and professional perspectives. Speakers included Mr YU Tak-cheung, JP, Director of Buildings, Buildings Department of the HKSAR Government deliberating on “Facilitating Regulator under the New Normal“; Sr Emily LI, Head of Project Development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited on “Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in Lok Ma Chau Loop: Pioneering into a New Dimension“; and Mr Kevin KAM, Chief Digital Officer of QFPay Haojin Fintech Limited on “ The New Era of Cashless Payments ” and more. Both online and offline participants engaged in active discussion.

 

Sr Edwin TANG, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors mentions,   “As surveyors, we must keep up with the times, stay on top of new happenings around us, and develop new knowledge and abilities from it. At the same time, we need to adapt to changes arising from the new normal and seize any emerging opportunity so that we can build a better Hong Kong.”

Sr Paul WONG, Chairman of Annual Conference 2021 Organising Committee and Vice President of the HKIS , notes in his closing speech, “This Conference discussed various issues pertaining to the present and future Hong Kong. We hope that participants will be inspired by the Conference contents, reflect on the prospects of Hong Kong’s surveying industry, and give back to the society by raising Hong Kong’s present standard of living.”

List of speakers (in order of speech delivery)


Mr WONG Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSAR Government (Guest of Honour)

Mr YU Tak-cheung, JP, Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSAR Government

Sr Emily LI, Head of Project Development, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited

Mr PANG Yiu Hung, JP, Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services, Electrical & Mechanical Services, HK SAR Government

Mr Taurus CHEUNG, Co-founder, ShipAny

Mr Kevin KAM, Chief Digital Officer, QFPay Haojin Fintech Limited

Mr Andrew LAI, JP, Director of Lands, Lands Department, HKSAR Government

Prof SHI Wen-zhong, John, Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Director, Smart Cities Research Institute

 

List of speakers and topics downloadable here: https://www.hkis.org.hk/hkis/general/annual-conf/2021/hkis/hkis-ac2021proceed.pdf

Conference Proceeding downloadable here: https://www.hkis.org.hk/hkis/general/annual-conf/2021/hkis/hkis-ac2021proceed.pdf

High resolution event photos downloadable HERE .

Photo captions


001 Mr Wong Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Secretary for Development, Hong Kong SAR Government (4th from left); Sr Edwin Tang, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (3rd from left); Sr Paul Wong, Chairman of Annual Conference 2021 Organising Committee, and HKIS Vice-President (2nd from left), and HKIS Office Bearers at the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Annual Conference 2021.

002 Mr Wong Wai-lun, Michael, JP, Secretary for Development, Hong Kong SAR Government attends the Conference as the Guest of Honour.

003 Sr Edwin Tang, President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors delivers the opening speech.

004 Sr Edwin Tang presents memento to Mr Wong Wai-lun, Michael, JP.

005 With simultaneous delivery both online and offline this year, the Conference receives enthusiastic participation.

About the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 10 September 2021, the number of members reached 10,683, of which 7,367 were corporate members, 70 were associate members and 3,246 were probationers and students. HKIS work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development.

HKIS has an important consultative role in government policy making and on issues affecting the profession. We have advised the government on issues such as building safety and unauthorized building works, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality and housing problems. We have also issued guidance notes on floor area measurement, real estates valuation and land boundary survey,etc.

HKIS official website: http://www.hkis.org.hk

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hkisofficial

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CryptoZR, The World’s First Artist to Stage A Solo Exhibition on CryptoArt, to Sell 1000EYE to 1,000 Collectors Simultaneously

BEIJING, CHINA- Media OutReach– 24 September 2021 – Following CryptoZR’s (Liu Jiaying) exhibition Cookie Cookie, the world’s first CryptoArt themed exhibition held in Beijing in May 2021 the artist will sell her work 1000E YE, which was one of the works on display. Collectors will have the chance to purchase a part of the work from September 26, 2021 at 9 pm Beijing time / 2 pm BST to September 29, 2021 at 9 pm Beijing time / 2 pm BST.

Left: 1000EYE(2019), Oil painting, 3m diameter; Right: Eye of Satoshi Nakamoto, ( 100EYEclose-up)
Courtesy of CryptoZR

In 2019, CryptoZR created 1000EYE , a CryptoArt project based on Ethereum blockchain. Starting with the eye of Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonym of the father of Bitcoin, CryptoZR painted 1,000 eyes on a canvas arranged in a Ulam Spiral, essentially “homogenizing” all subjects in the painting. Once the painting was completed, the artist anonymized each eye and issued 1,000 corresponding non-fungible tokens (NFT). Stored on an Ethereum blockchain and with each eye representing a one-thousandth unit of the work, 1000EYE can be divided into independent entities in the blockchain. Conversely, the work as a whole, can last forever in the blockchain world through its decentralized characteristics.

To ensure fairness of distribution, the artist will use the closing price on the issuance date from Nasdaq’s first trading day after the sale period of the work to randomly assign numbers to the images of the 1000 NFTs, information to which even the artist herself has not been made not privy. The tokenID corresponding to each eye will be made available the day after the work is sold on the first trading day. The price of each eye work in 1000EYE is unilaterally priced at 1 Ether (ETH). The address of the numbered artworks, ranging from 1 to 1000, will be announced on Twitter @crypto1000eye , where collectors can access the sales website via the announcement and inquire about the works on sale.

CryptoZR said: ” 1000EYE is about decentralization and to evoke discussions around the dissolution of power. In the real world, not everyone knows who Satoshi Nakamoto is, but in this work, everyone will know who Nakamoto is. I homogenize the “non-fungible” characters, striving to reflect the relationship between virtual and reality. As for creative techniques to depict this relationship, I use the crudest forms of manpower to paint. The time and thoughts spent are diametrically opposed to the art of algorithm.”

To download the press kit, please click:

https://egnyte.suttoncomms.com/fl/PenBspAEWt

About CryptoZR

CryptoZR (Liu Jiaying) previously served as Chief Product Designer of Global SNS in the international business department at Tencent headquarter. In 2016, she was accepted to the Central Academy of Fine Arts for a master’s degree. During her postgraduate period, the artist began using fundamental blockchain technology to explore a unique artistic language. In 2020, CryptoZR earned her master’s degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. The following year, she staged the world’s first ever physical CryptoArt solo exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing .

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CryptoZR

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptozr_/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptoZR_

#CryptoZR #LiuJiaying #1000EYE #CryptoArt #NFTart #BlockchainArt

Building a Sustainable and Green Economic Corridor for Laos, Hand In Hand with FAO

Laos-China Railway may be delayed (Photo: Xinhua)

Editorial (Op-Ed) by Mr. Nasar Hayat – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mr. Nasar Hayat.

Laos Authorizes Use of Rapid Covid Tests

Laos approves use of rapid covid tests
Laos approves use of rapid Covid tests.

Laos has now authorized the use of rapid Covid-19 tests which were previously prohibited.

Laos Records 434 New Cases of Covid-19 Across 11 Provinces

Covid-19 update in Laos

Large caseloads of Covid-19 have been confirmed again across Laos and in the nation’s capital again today.

“Finetic” Launched Self-Developed Investment Analysis System on the Intelligent Stock Selection Platform

Enhanced AI and Machine Learning Functions Enable Users to Gain More from Precise Decision in Stock Selection and Investment in the Hong Kong and U.S Stock Markets

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 September 2021 – Finetic, a Hong Kong-based intelligent stock selection and investment education platform  has developed its own AI-assisted investment analysis system, which provides weekly picks of quality stocks in major global markets, including  Hong Kong, China and the U.S.. The selection is made by machine-learning analysis of the most up-to-date data of about 2,500 listed companies in Hong Kong, in conjunction with technical analysis as well as review of a unique combination of the factors affecting company stock performance.

 

 

HO Man Ho, Percival, Founder and CEO of Finetic

 

Finetic’s automatic selection process helps users avoid emotional decision-making and speed up the investment research process contributing to a more profitable outcome in stock investment. Given the unpredictability of the stock market, it takes a long time for individual investors to develop and practice investment skills. Finetic is also offering educational tools and guidance that can simplify the learning curve and further increase the return on investment.

Relaunch of Enhanced System and Algorithm

 

Mr. Ho Man-ho, Percival, Founder of Finetic and an experienced investor, created a stock analysis program known as Percival Core (the “system”) in 2005. The system collected, analysed and quantified basic and technical (price/volume) data of all Hong Kong stocks. The outcome of the process is a selection of “high-growth stocks”, which have a strong foundation and technical characteristics (high potential in substantial price surges). The system has recently been improved with AI components allowing for analysis of even more data and correlations as well as self-learning for better investment outcomes. Apart from data analysis, the improvements allow pattern recognition (including cup and handle, double-bottom, and bottom flat patterns), giving references to users for research and execution of precise investment strategies.

Percival said that thanks to the system, he has been able to maintain his capital strength for stock investment over the past 16 years, and managed to avoid the impacts of the 2008 financial crisis. In view of Percival Core’s performance, from 2018 onwards, Percival started licensing the system-generated stock selection results then known as Amelia and Swing to third party distributors. In early 2021, Percival stopped licensing the results to third parties due to differences over cooperation terms.

 

However, many users still wanted the stock selection results. In response to popular demand, Percival founded Finetic Ltd., a new intelligent stock selection platform through which the Percival Core system was relaunched into the market in May 2021. Apart from technical design and user experience enhancements, an investor education component directly supervised by Percival has been added to better facilitate users to make profits from investing in quality and profitable stocks.

Finetic Chief of Staff Virginia Chan said “The Sunday Club webinars hosted by Percival on the platform are well received by our members. At the events, members can acquire stock investment basics from Percival’s experience sharing and insights. Participants can also have their investment-related questions addressed.”

Enhanced Functions to Optimise Stock Selection Precision

Finetic has further upgraded the system by introducing a “Reinforcement Learning” algorithm – creating a complex environment for the AI system to nurture its self-learning capability in the volatile stock market. Percival has also equipped Finetic with a ‘supercomputer’ (data science workstation) costing over US$25,000 to train the AI system to better perform stock selection. The “Reinforcement Learning” algorithm has the capability of outsmarting its designer and ideation.

By receiving AI-recognised ‘rewards’ whenever Percival Core identifies good stocks, the AI learns from its actions. Through simulated transactions and a track record of stock picks that go through a price surge, the system begins to self-learn and discover the requisite parameters of stocks with explosive growth potential.

Finetic is currently applying this advanced technology to the research of stock buy and sell points and is near the final testing phase. Once finalized, Percival Core will be able to find stocks with growth potential as well as their best buy and sell points, which will significantly increase the chance of positive investment returns. Successful deployment of this technology will also provide Finetic with more favorable conditions and advantages to develop in the B2B market.

In November, Finetic will participate in Fintech Week 2021, which is co-organised by the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and InvestHK. At the exhibition, Finetic will showcase a range of products and services, along with the artificial intelligence pattern recognition technology. That will be an occasion for finance professionals and the investing public to learn more about Finetic’s technologies and business development.

Looking to Enter the International Market

The Percival Core engine has seen continuous improvements since 2005, weathering numerous market shocks including the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19. Finetic is proud to develop in the well regulated and organised financial sector of Hong Kong, and is eager to take its experience forward to service other international markets.

“Finetic has a complete and effective stock selection system catering for the Hong Kong, China A-Share and U.S. stock markets. Its offerings include a complete list of quality stock selections, market analysis and investor tools. In the future, it is planning to further expand its offerings and global audience. Stock selection services for different countries/regions such as Taiwan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom will be launched subsequently in short succession.”

 

About Finetic

Finetic was founded in March 2021 as a stock selection service provider and investor education centre offering “Simple but Powerful” solutions to investors. “Finetic” connotes the combination of “Fintech”, “Kinetic” and “Fanatic” (Percival’s energy and passion for stock investment). Finetic’s stock lists and tools are designed to help investors save time, simplify the investment process, ease the selection of quality stocks and increase win rates. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned investor, you will be able to reap rewards from the unpredictable stock market.

 

www.finetic.ai

https://www.facebook.com/fineticai

 

#Finetic

 

About the Founder and CEO of Finetic

Percival Ho, Founder and CEO of Finetic, is an Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate from the University of Hong Kong and a holder of a Master’s Degree in Information Engineering from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Dean’s recognition list). Percival initially worked as a computer programmer at a major bank and became interested in stock investment. He started using computer programs to assist in stock selection and attended a number of courses on technical analysis of stock investment, including training by William O’Neil, a noted stockbroker and writer in the United States. He then pursued studies on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (computer science) at the University of Birmingham and was awarded a Master’s degree with first-class honors.

In 2005 he created Percival Core, a stock selection system. Since then, he has been working relentlessly on the research and development of the system’s AI-assisted stock selection module which combines cutting-edge AI technology and investment techniques.