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ARMY dances along on Twitter with 68M Tweets as BTS returns to the live stage in LA

The highly-anticipated ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA’ concert was celebrated by #KpopTwitter globally

LOS ANGELES, US – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – 21st century pop icons BTS’ ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA’ tour was celebrated by fans all over the world with a whopping 68M Tweets globally throughout the tour from November 27th to December 2nd. Whether they were at the concert or not, fans came to Twitter and enjoyed the act’s first face-to-face concert since 2019, using hashtags like #PTD_ON_STAGE_LA, #Stage_For_ARMY, #BTS, #방탄소년단, #BTSARMY.

 

 

BTS Permission to Dance on Stage Twitter global trends map

 

On the 27th and 28th November, and 1st and 2nd December, tens of thousands of lucky fans got to see BTS perform live at the ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA’ tour at LA’s SoFi Stadium while plenty more from all over the world tuned in to the moment on Twitter.

 

A truly unforgettable concert, many fans gathered on Twitter to rejoice and celebrate their favourite moments both in the lead-up to the performance, and after the event. For example, we saw conversation volume peaks when Jimin Tweeted just before the first concert, when Jin and RM Tweeted after the first concert, and when BTS Tweeted their photo with Halsey who attended the third concert.

 

Be it to complement virtual or in-person activities, fans everywhere come to Twitter to join in the fun and have conversations about them. So, even though things appear to be slowly returning to normal again and K-pop stars reunite with their fans, Twitter will continue to play an important role to drive conversations and connections within the K-pop community.

 

For instance, to celebrate ARMY meeting BTS in real-life this time, Twitter launched various activations for fans, including special emojis and a Live Event Page dedicated to curating all the latest action in one place. This ensured that fans were always kept updated on all the happenings and content related to the concert – never missing an important moment.

 

 

‘BTS Permission to Dance on Stage’ Live Event Page

 

YeonJeong Kim, Head of Global K-pop Partnerships at Twitter, said, “During the difficult times when face-to-face events such as concerts were cancelled, Twitter is where fans go to talk about what’s happening, as well as stay connected with their artists. While it has been more than two years since their last real-life concert, BTS and ARMY have stayed close on Twitter and their relationship is stronger than ever, such as during the band’s single ‘Butter’ earlier this year where we saw over 300 million related Tweets in just one month. On the first day of the tour, more than 15 million Tweets were generated, far exceeding the average 10 million Tweets per day at the time of the release of Butter in May. As live concerts begin again, Tweets from fans are expected to continue to increase.”

 

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HKQAA Symposium Sustainable Finance and Climate Resilience • 2021

Announcement of new initiatives to align with Government climate change strategies

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – The Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) held the 2021 HKQAA Symposium at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong today. The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, officiated at the event. Mr Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and Mr Tse Chin Wan, Under Secretary for the Environment, were special guests.

 

International symposium explores visionary insights

In this flagship international symposium, leaders from the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), China National Institute of Standardization, International Financial Corporation, as well as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Financial Services Development Council and other banking institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, shared insights into the latest trends in sustainable financing and climate resilience. The hybrid event attracted more than 600 online and offline participants from government departments, regulatory organisations, Chinese and foreign banking and financial institutions, foreign consulates, business associations, academic institutions and green groups, among others.

 

New initiatives for Net-Zero, climate risk management and TCFD reporting

In recent years, HKQAA has supported Hong Kong’s sustainable economic development by developing new services. One significant contribution is the Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme. Up to now, over 35 billion US dollars’ worth of green and sustainable finance instruments have been certified. During the Symposium, HKQAA announced a series of new initiatives to align with the Government’s climate change strategies. They include the Net-Zero Certificate, the Climate Risk Management Index, the TCFD Reporting Index, as well as training and registration services for green and sustainable finance talent.

 

Ir C S Ho, Chairman of the HKQAA, said, “These new services will be rolled out shortly to assist financial institutions and organisations to prepare for regulatory requirement fulfilment, and help listed companies, SMEs and other kinds of organisations demonstrate their progress and achievements in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate risks.”

 

“We also plan to give back to society by establishing a user-friendly knowledge sharing platform online, namely the ‘LightShare’. The project will facilitate the capacity building of finance and other sectors to promote sustainable finance, TCFD reporting and carbon emission and climate risk management, and bolster COVID resilience and recovery in our city” said Ir Ho.

 

Recognition ceremony for green and sustainable finance issuers and facilitators

The Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2021 ceremony was held at the Symposium. The Awards recognise the efforts and contributions of organisations, leaders and strategists to promoting the issuance of green and sustainable financial instruments in Hong Kong. Thirty-six organisations were recognised, including banking and financial institutions and corporations from Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas markets. Thirty-eight leaders and 67 strategists were given awards.

 

Dr Michael Lam, Chief Executive Officer of HKQAA, said, “I believe the good practices of awarded companies are inspiring more industry members to make a greater contribution to environmental protection and social development, thereby building a more resilient and sustainable world.”

 

Event Photos

High resolution event photos downloadable HERE.

001 Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Third from right); Mr Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Second from left); Mr Tse Chin Wan, Under Secretary for the Environment (First from Right); Ir C S Ho, Chairman of the HKQAA (Third from left); Mr Simon Wong, Deputy Chairman of the HKQAA and Dr. Michael Lam, CEO of the HKQAA at the HKQAA Symposium 2021.

002 Ir C S Ho, Chairman of the HKQAA, delivered the welcoming remarks at the HKQAA Symposium 2021

003 Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is the officiating guest of the HKQAA Symposium 2021.

004 Group photo with leaders and representatives from the banking and financial institutions.

HKQAA Recognition Program for Organisations

 

Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2021

List of Organisation Awards for Green and Sustainable Finance

Company

Award

Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Hong Kong Commercial Banking Industry)

– Visionary Green Bond Framework

Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Water Industry)

 – Visionary Green Loan Framework

Analogue Holdings Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Construction Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Hong Kong Commercial Banking Industry)

– Largest Single Renminbi Green Bond

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Facilitator (Greater Bay Area Enterprises) 

– Greatest Number of Green and Sustainability-linked Loan, Green Loan e-Assessment

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Shipping Industry)

– Largest Single Blue Bond

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Financial Investment Industry)

– Largest Amount of Green Bonds

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Hong Kong Commercial Banking Industry)

– Largest Single Sustainability-linked Bond

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Renewable Energy Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (ESG Banking Service)

–  Visionary Green and Sustainability-linked Bond Frameworks

China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Development Finance Institution)

– Visionary Green Bond Framework

China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Mining Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Financial Industry)

– Visionary Green Bond Framework

China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Facilitator (Hotel Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

China Gas Holdings Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Natural Gas Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited  

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (SOE and Local Government Projects)

–  Visionary Green Bond Framework

China Merchants Bank Co.,Ltd.

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Banking Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability Bond Framework

China Risun Group Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Basic Materials Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Banking Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability Bond Framework

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Dairy Farm Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Chemical Manufacturing Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Investment Grade Financing Service in Greater China)

– Largest Amount of Green Bonds

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Ship Leasing Industry)

– Largest Single Blue Bond

EcoGreen International Group Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Fine Chemicals Industry)

–  Visionary Green Loan Framework

Haitong International Securities Group Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager  (China Real Estate Industry)-  Largest Amount of Green Bonds

Hang Seng Bank

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Greater Bay Area Corporate)

 – Visionary Green Loan Framework         

Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Ltd

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Real Estate Investment Trusts Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Global Commercial Banking Industry)

– Largest Amount of Carbon Neutrality Themed Green Bond

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Hong Kong Commercial Banking Industry)

– Largest Single Carbon Neutrality Themed Green Bond

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (Urban Construction Investment Industry)

– Largest Amount of Green Bonds

Joy City Property Ltd

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (China Commercial Real Estate Industry)

Visionary Green Loan Framework

Leo Paper Group Finance Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Printing & Communication Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

Minmetals Land Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Centrally-Administered SOEs Real Estate Developer)

– Largest Single Sustainability Bond

Mitsubishi HC Capital (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Financial Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

Modern Terminals Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Port & Logistics Industry)

 – Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

MTR Corporation Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Issuer (Transportation industry)

– Largest Single Green Bond

Natixis

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Basic Materials Industry)  – Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Ship-leasing Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

Sinopower Holding (Hong Kong) Co. Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Renewable Energy Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Bond Lead Manager (China Integrated Real Estate Industry)

 – Visionary Sustainability Bond Framework

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Natural Gas Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

The Bank of East Asia, Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Facilitator (Printing & Communication Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

United Overseas Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Facilitator (Printing & Communication Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Framework

United Overseas Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Structuring Advisor (Real Estate Industry)

– Visionary Green Loan Performance Metrics

Vinda International Holdings Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Chemical Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

Yunnan Energy Investment (HK) Co. Limited

Outstanding Award for Green and Sustainable Loan Issuer (Renewable Energy Industry)

– Visionary Sustainability-linked Loan Performance Metrics

 

*Listed in no particular order

HKQAA Recognition Program for Organisations

 

Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2021

 

List of Leadership Awards for Green and Sustainable Finance Development

Company

Name

Title

Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Chan Chi Fai, Owens

General Manager of Financial Markets Department

Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Zhou Dayong

General Manager of Corporate Banking 1 Department

Analogue Holdings Limited

Mr. Cheng Wai Keung, Peter

Chief Financial Officer

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Ms. Chan Hoi Yee

Head of Treasury, Bank of China

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Ms. Tse Siu Ling

General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China Hong Kong

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Ms. Fan Wing Yu

Managing Director of Sustainable Finance, Corporate Banking Deputy General Manager, Global Corporate Banking Department, Bank of China Hong Kong

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Cheung Fan

Deputy General Manager, Global Corporate Banking Department, Bank of China Hong Kong

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Ms. Daphne Wat

Chief Corporate Banking Officer

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Mr. Eugene Lau

Managing Director, Head of Capital Market

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Mr. Ryan Ying

Head of Transaction Banking & Capital Market Division

China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Li Xiguang

Chief Executive of China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

China Gas Holdings Limited

Mr. Frank Li Yun Tao

Vice President

China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited  

Mr. Zhang Xing  

Managing Director 

China Risun Group Limited

Mr. Yang Xuegang

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Landy Ma

Managing Director, Head of the Wholesale Clients, China

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Cédric Chaudron

Head of Capital Markets, SEA & India Head of Sustainable Finance, Capital Markets, Asia

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Mr. Antoine Rose

Head of Sustainable Banking for Asia-Pacific

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited

Mr. Zhong Jian

Executive Director and Chairman of the Board

EcoGreen International Group Limited

Mr. Yang Yirong

Chairman and President

Haitong International Securities Group Limited

Mr. Chen Yi

Managing Director, Head of Global Capital Markets

Hang Seng Bank

Mr. Donald Lam

Head of Commercial Banking

Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Ltd

Mr. Wu Shiu Kee, Keith

Chief Executive Officer

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Luo Shiyi

General Manager, Green Finance Department, Industrial Bank Head Quarter

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Guo Ming

Chief Executive, Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch

Joy City Property Ltd

Mr. Cao Ronggen

Executive Director; General Manager

Leo Paper Group Finance Limited

Mr. King L. Lai

CFO & Group Director

Minmetals Land Limited

Mr. He Jianbo

Chairman

Mitsubishi HC Capital (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Nakamura Futoshi

Director

Modern Terminals Limited

Mr. Horace Lo

Group Managing Director

MTR Corporation Limited

Mr. Hui Leung Wah, Herbert

Finance Director

Natixis

Mrs. Orith Azoulay

Global Head of Green & Sustainable Hub – Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Zhang li

Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

Sinopower Holding (Hong Kong) Co. Limited

Mr. Ng Hak Yiu Benson

Director

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Fredric Teng

Managing Director, Global Credit Markets

United Overseas Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch

Mrs. Christine Ip

CEO, Greater China

Vinda International Holdings Limited

 Ms. Li Jielin

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited

Mr. Francis Ip

Deputy CEO

Yunnan Energy Investment (HK) Co. Limited

Mr. Yan Jiong

Chairman

 

*Listed in no particular order

 

HKQAA Recognition Program for Organisations

 

Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2021

 

List of Strategist Awards for Green and Sustainable Finance Development

 

Company

Strategist 1

Name & Title

Strategist 2

Name & Title

Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Shi Yunfei

Deputy General Manager of Financial Markets Department

Mr. Ching Pak To

Head of Debt Capital Markets

Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Liu Guoen

Deputy General Manager of Corporate Banking 2 Department

Mr. Yiu Pui Leung , Lawrence

Deputy General Manager of Corporate Banking 2 Department

Analogue Holdings Limited

Ir. Lai Kam Hung, Steven

Chief Executive, Environmental Engineering

Ms. Cheng Yi Ki, Yiki

Senior Sustainability Officer

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Yeung Kin Man

Assistant General Manager, Head of Sustainable Finance, Corporate Banking, Head of Strategic Initiative Coordination Division, Global Corporate Banking, Bank of China Hong Kong

Ms. Loo Jack Lee

Senior Strategic Manager, Strategic Planning Division, Economics & Strategic Planning Department, Bank of China Hong Kong

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Woo Kin Ngai

Assistant General Manager, Head of Corporate Business I, Global Corporate Banking, Bank of China Hong Kong

Ms. Lee Teresa

Senior Business Strategy Manager, Strategic Initiative Coordination Division, Global Corporate Banking, Bank of China Hong Kong

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Ms. Li Lai Wa

Assistant General Manager, Head of Corporate Business III, Global Corporate Banking, Bank of China Hong Kong

Ms. Jetty Yuan

Senior Manager, DCM, Global Corporate Banking, Bank of China Hong Kong

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Chan Kai Shing

Assistant General Manager, Head of FI (Bank), Bank of China Hong Kong

Mr. Chen Ming Chao

Assistant General Manager, Head of DCM, Bank of China Hong Kong

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Mr. Ryan Tang

Executive Director, Syndication Team

Ms. Rebecca Cheung

First Vice President, Structured Finance Team

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Mr. Harry Huang

Senior Vice President

Ms. Amber Zhou

Assistant Vice President

China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Zhang Xiang

General Manager

Mr. Wu Chunlei

Senior Officer

China Gas Holdings Limited

Mr. Michael Ma Zhi Qi

Deputy General Manager of Capital Management Centre

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China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited  

Ms. Janessa Jia

Executive Director 

Mr. Zhang Yang  

Associate 

China Risun Group Limited

Mr. Han Qinliang

Vice President

Mr. Meng Xilu

Vice General Engineer

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Vincci Hong

Associate Director, Capital Markets, Asia

Mr. Jacky Liu

Executive Director, Wholesale Clients, China

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Rosemarie Thijssens

Sustainable Finance Specialist

Mr. Navneet Soni

Managing Director and Head of Wholesale Clients, India

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Ms. Carmen Tsang

Head of Sustainable Banking for Greater China

Mr. Brian Wong

Analyst, Sustainable Banking

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited

Ms. Li Jun

Chief Accountant of the Company

Mr. Guo Ju

Vice President of Treasury Department

EcoGreen International Group Limited

Mr. David Han

Executive Director – Strategic Investments and Capital Markets

Mr. Ivan Lam

Financial Controller and Company Secretary

Haitong International Securities Group Limited

Ms. Mimi Zhao

Director, Debt Capital Markets

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Hang Seng Bank

Mr. Frank Heung

Head of Structured Finance, Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Advisory

Ms. Jenny Hui

Head of Structured Finance & Corporate Advisory Department

Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Ltd

Ms. Lo Yuk Fong, Phyllis

Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Yip May Ling, Vivian

General Manager – Investment and Investor Relations

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Lianhua Qiao

General Manager, Planning & Finance Department, Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Rachel Yuwen Kong

Assistant General Manager, Corporate Business Management Department, Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Francis Ruizhao Chen

Senior Manager, Green Finance Department, Industrial Bank Head Quarter

Ms. Albee Jie Lin

Executive Director, Head of DCM, Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch

Joy City Property Ltd

Mr. Wu Lipeng

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Guo Fengrui

Deputy General Manager

Leo Paper Group Finance Limited

Mr. Francis Leung

Managing Director, Mizuho Bank, Ltd

Ms. Winnie Mak

Assistant Manager, Group Finance Dept, Leo Paper Group

Minmetals Land Limited

Mr. Chan Xingwu

Executive Director, Deputy General Director

Mr. Tang Ying Kit

Financial Controller

Mitsubishi HC Capital (Hong Kong) Limited

Mr. Kinjo Tomomitsu

Manager

N/A

N/A

Modern Terminals Limited

Ms. Vivian Tso

Chief Financial Officer

N/A

N/A

MTR Corporation Limited

Mr. Pang Hoi Hing, David

Treasurer

Mr. Tan Tang Ko, Delvin

Assistant Treasurer-Financing & Risk Management

Natixis

Mr. Raghu Narain

Head of Investment Banking Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

N/A

N/A

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Zhu Jun

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Crystal So

Head of Structured Finance

Sinopower Holding (Hong Kong) Co. Limited

Mr. Mark Lau

CFO

Mr. Donald Huang

CEO

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Dr. Rahul Sheth

Global Head of Sustainable Bonds

Ms. Tracy Wong Harris

Head of Sustainable Finance

United Overseas Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch

Mr. Ricky Ng

Managing Director, Head of Commercial Banking Hong Kong & Greater Bay Area

Mr. Stephen Ko

Senior Vice President & Centre Head, Commercial Banking

United Overseas Bank Limited Hong Kong Branch

Ms. Ann Wong

Director & Head, Conglomerates & Large Corporates 2, Corporate Banking, UOB Hong Kong

Mr. Kelvin Wong

Vice President, Conglomerates & Large Corporates 2, Corporate Banking, UOB Hong Kong

Yunnan Energy Investment (HK) Co. Limited

Ms. Zhao Na

Financial Controller

Mr. Chen Haijian

Deputy Financial Controller

 

*Listed in no particular order

 

HKQAA Background

Established in 1989 as a non-profit public organisation by the Hong Kong Government, HKQAA is committed to promoting good management practices. Through knowledge sharing and technology transfer, we help industries enhance their management performance. We also provide innovative and professional services to support enterprises and society to address future challenges and foster sustainable development.

HKQAA is devoted to creating value for enterprises and making contributions to shaping a better environment and society. We have developed a wide range of pioneering services to meet the needs of industry and society. These services are in the areas of social responsibility, environmental protection, energy management, carbon neutrality, green and sustainable finance, and barrier free accessibility management.

As a leading assessment organisation in the region, HKQAA has been accredited by many national and international institutions. Our expert was nominated by the China National Institute of Standardization and the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government to take part in ISO technical committees developing ISO standards for green debt instruments and sustainable finance. HKQAA also has a representative on the National Standard’s expert groups drafting the requirements for audit and certification in the fields of occupational health and safety and anti-bribery.

To promote sustainable development to the general public, HKQAA will publish the book ‘Sustainable Development in Hong Kong’, after releasing ‘Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong’ in 2011 and ‘Green Finance in Hong Kong’ in 2019. The book aims to provide insights into sustainable development and inspire more enterprises, investors and social leaders to create a sustainable future together.

Please visit http://www.hkqaa.org for further information.

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NDC Invigorates Ecosystem for Taiwanese EdTech Startups, Creates Engine for Future Growth

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – In 2021, investment in education around the world doubled. According to the “2021 Taiwan Startup Ecosystem Report” published by global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in November, the number one keyword for enterprise startups is education technology, or “edtech”. More than 40% of startups surveyed responded that they were solely focused on edtech.

 

   

2021 International Conference on Education Innovation

 

In the era of artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and blockchains, edtech has become the hot new trend that will revolutionize education; because creating a new education system is key to nurturing tomorrow’s talented minds. Ever since it spearheaded the Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan (ASVDP) and created the national startup brand “Startup Island Taiwan” in 2016, the National Development Council (NDC) has set its eye on invigorating Taiwan’s startup ecosystem. Its contributions to the edtech startup scene in Taiwan include the sponsorship of the plan to “Accelerate Taiwan’s Education Startups on the World Stage” for two consecutive years, headed by Taiwan’s foremost parenting and education brand CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing, and investment in Taiwan’s online learning startups PaGamO and Hahow.

 

The plan to “Accelerate Taiwan’s Education Startups on the World Stage” involves the selection of twenty promising Taiwanese edtech startups and providing them with the critical resources they need to succeed, as well as investment in CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing’s annual branding extravaganza, the “International Conference on Education Innovation”, for more than ten years. This year’s “International Conference on Education Innovation” revolves around the theme of “Sustainability X Education”. Over 125,000 participants attended the hybrid online and offline forum. Nearly fifty speakers, representing the business and education sectors, were invited from the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, and Taiwan. Notable guests included Taiwan’s former vice president Chen Chien-jen; Rob Riordan, co-founder of Silicon Valley’s incredibly popular High Tech High; and Abner Chao, Founder and CEO of AmaizingTalker, a Taiwanese online learning startup that boasts an annual revenue of one billion Taiwan dollars and continues to double its value every year.

 

The National Development Council will continue to be the driving force behind Taiwan’s edtech startups. It will keep working with private platforms to create digital content and services, as well as propel digital education in middle schools, build smart classrooms, and provide tablet computers for schoolchildren in remote areas. It will also improve 5G communications integration through smart education, train talent in the digital era, and nurture bilingual skills. Ultimately, its aim is to introduce a greater number of rapidly growing Taiwanese startups to the world stage, so the international community can witness and benefit from Taiwan’s creative energy.

Whimsical Wonderland 2021 @Discovery Bay

Embark on a Fantastic Christmas Journey and Experience an Unforgettable Winter Holiday

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Set off on a festive journey to Discovery Bay and enjoy an unforgettable winter holiday! This Christmas, Discovery Bay has joined hands with local illustrator, Missquai, to bring an extraordinary Whimsical Wonderland to live. Feel the island’s unique Southern European vibe and an authentic Christmas ambience the moment you disembark at the pier.

Selfies with Exquisite Christmas Decorations

From Christmas wreaths, romantic lights to colourful buntings, selfie spots with exquisite festive decorations dot along your way from the Discovery Bay pier to DB Plaza. Garnished by unique light poles, ornaments and with European architecture as the backdrop, here at D’Deck you and your loved ones can soak up the other-worldly atmosphere whilst indulging sumptuous Christmas feast or international dishes by the sea. Don’t forget to check out the photo-worthy displays welcoming you as you approach the DB Plaza, including a towering iconic eight-metre-tall Christmas tree, gigantic mushrooms, poker cards and a festive horse. Sitting at DB North is a set of five-metre-tall playful tea ware with a Christmas tree and other merry elements, inviting you to join their larger-than-live whimsical tea party. More enchanting seasonal decorations embellishes the coastal Love Lock Promenade, making it another not-to-be-missed spot in town for love birds.

Discovery Bay x Local Illustrator Collaboration: Crafting a Fantastic Christmas Journey for You

Invited by Discovery Bay, talented Hong Kong illustrator Missquai has transformed the island with festive designs, with whimsical larger-than-live decorations and a series of handcrafted illustrations. Missquai maps out a vibrant and artful Christmas escapade for you, highlighting the Southern European vibe unique to Discovery Bay with designs elements all around. Seeing that the pandemic has helped people realise the importance of spending more time with friends and family more, Missquai hopes to encourage everyone to share their enchanting winter adventure with their loved ones through the festive displays she creates.

Christmas Decoration Details:

Date: Now until 2 January 2022

Time: 10:00 -22:00

Venue: DB Plaza and DB North

Sunday Christmas Market

Organised by Handmade Hong Kong, the Christmas edition of Discovery Bay’s Sunday Market in December will feature local merchants from all around town. Perfect for Christmas gift ideas or some well-deserved treats for yourself, here you will be impressed with a wide selection of handmade products, artworks, sustainable clothing, baby products, as well as bountiful holiday delicacies.

Date: 12 & 19 December 2021

Time: 11:00 – 18:00

Venue: DB Plaza

For more details, please visit: https://www.handmadehongkong.com/events/

First in Hong Kong – DB Ice Rink Celebrates the Festive Season with Monchhichi

This holiday season, Discovery Bay Ice Rink partners with Japanese cartoon character Monchhichi to present the first Monchhichi-themed ice rink in Hong Kong, bringing our guests unparalleled skating experience.


Throughout December, Monchhichi decorations will be seen everywhere at DB Ice rink, and there will be various photo-worthy spots for guests to capture precious moments with Monchhichi. Echoing Auberge Discovery Bay’s Monchhichi-themed staycation package, hotel guests will receive a specially designed “Monchhichi Hunting Card” upon check-in, and then follow Monchhichi’s footsteps to explore Discovery Bay. Through the fantastic journey, guests will discover the festive joy at designated locations by collecting all the limited-edition stickers to fill up the card’s spaces and enter into an online game to win prizes!

Make the most of your festive holiday and plan ahead for a getaway with Monchhichi in Discovery Bay, the most pleasurable resort community in town. From figure skating performance (December 18 & 19 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm), photo-taking time with Santa Claus (December 25 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm), busking on the ice (December 24 & 25 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm) and ice hockey tournaments (December 27 – 30), to New Year’s Eve Skating Countdown Party (December 31 10:30 pm – 00:15 am), DB Ice Rink has an array of festivities for you to choose from.

Venue: G/F, DB Plaza

For more details, please visit: www.dbicerink.com

2021 Winter Delights : Unmissable Rewards

Enjoy an even merrier winter at Discovery Bay with fabulous dining and shopping, on us! From 18 November 2021 to 2 January 2022, upon same-day spending of HKD500 or above (maximum two receipts) at designated Discovery Bay F&B and / or retail outlet(s) by electronic transaction, customers can redeem ONE HKD50 Dining Voucher and ONE HKD50 Shopping Voucher #.

Redemption Details:

Date: 18 November 2021 – 2 January 2022

Time: 12:00 – 21:30

Venue: Concierge ,  DB Plaza

#Terms and conditions apply. Limited daily quota for the gifts and vouchers, once per person per day, first come first served. Available while stock lasts.

For more information on “DB Whimsical Wonderland”, find us at:

Website:

www.visitdiscoverybay.com

Facebook:

@VisitDiscoveryBay

Instagram:

@visitdiscoverybay

Email:

explore@visitdbay.com


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About Missquai

Missquai, Hong Kong-based illustrator and designer, graduated from School of Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and School of Visual Arts in Hong Kong Baptist University. Missquai was a DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award winner and worked abroad in Denmark and the Netherlands. As a rising talent who enjoys the little things in life, Missquai believes that design can make the world a better place, and continues to shares her cheerful works to spread joy to everyone around.

About Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay is located in the northeast of Lantau Island. With a land area of approximately 650 hectares and surrounded by mountains and oceans, it is Hong Kong’s foremost premium international residential community and a unique leisure destination, boasting a quiet environment, sophisticated urban planning and a variety of waterfront facilities.

Situated next to Discovery Bay Pier, D’Deck is Hong Kong’s renowned oceanfront al fresco dining destination with numerous themed restaurants with spectacular views of the sea. The 400-metre-long Tai Pak Beach is an excellent venue for outdoor activities with related facilities. Featuring a shopping arcade, restaurants, an open piazza and Love Lock Promenade, DB North serves as the second social hub for the Discovery Bay community and visitors alike. Adjoining is Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, home to 325 superbly appointed rooms and suites, a seaside Pavilion with a one-of-a-kind design, offering a unique leisure experience.

Discovery Bay is served by a comprehensive transport network that includes ferry services to Central, bus services to Tung Chung MTR Station, Sunny Bay MTR Station and Hong Kong International Airport. Dine ‘N Ride1 is offered to diners at designated restaurants2 at Discovery Bay. Both urban and Lantau taxis can access Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong through the Discovery Bay Tunnel, providing a convenient alternative for residents and visitors alike.

Remarks
1 Dine ‘N Ride offer is valid for every electronic spending of HK$120 at designated restaurants on the day of redemption, for dinners from Monday to Friday between 18:00 to 23:30, and lunch/dinner on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays between 12:00 to 23:30. Redeem at the Concierge, DB Plaza.

2 Designated restaurants include: 22˚North, Bones and Blades, Cali-Mex, Coyote Mexican Cantina, Ebeneezer’s, Figos, First Korean Restaurant, Shanghai Breeze, Hemingways, iL Bel Paese, Island Cafe, Koh Tomyums, McSorley’s Ale House, Mirch Masala, Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food, PizzaExpress, Solera Spanish Restaurant, Taste of Thai, Three Sheets Marquee Bar, The Coffee Academics, Viet Bu Tong Kitchen & Bar and Zak’s.

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CryptoFantasy launches BSC-based Play to Earn game

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – Recently, CryptoFantasy launches a Play to Earn game built on BSC in which players can earn $CFC (Crypto Fantasy tokens) by playing this fantastic game designed for players to enjoy. Players all aim for a “Top Player” by growing characters!

 

 

What are the features of CryptoFantasy?

Players can earn play with assets

 

There are three ways to earn money from CryptoFantasy.

・Quests

・PVP

・Raid bosses

Quests have a limited number of challenges per day. Players can collect monster parts by these Quests to summon  “companion monsters.”

 

PVP is a format in which players match against each other to battle, with the winner getting $CFC and monster parts. There is also a limit to the number of matches per day.

 

Introduce the NFT of other projects

 

In addition to the traditional Play To Earn feature of earning money through gameplay, CryptoFantsy will make other projects’ NFT available to maximize the appeal of NFT.

 

Moreover, players will also actively consider collaborating with existing IPs and creating synergy by sharing items with other blockchain games.

 

This initiative will allow CryptoFantasy and partner projects to increase the value. Players will also be able to earn rewards by Farming NFT.

 

10% of the revenue will adopt as a charity

 

A charity event will be held every three months, and 10% of the NFT marketplace’s revenue will be used for charity.

・About $CFC (CryptoFantasyCoin)

・Total supply: 1 billion

・Symbol: CFC

 

$CFC is a token built on BSC, which can use to play games. All tokens will distribute in the next four years. The distribution is as follows.

 

 

NFT Presale Details and Dates

 

Date: From 2021/12/3

Title: NFT Presale Gacha

 

There will be no character sale right after the game release.

 

15 Characters in total.

・Baran(Limited to 500)

・Aslar(Limited to 1000)

・Liara(Limited to 1000)

・Rafeus(Limited to 1000)

・Paralis(Limited to 1000)

・Xiao Qiao (This time only)

・Seto(This time only)

・Cao Cao(This time only)

・Isis(This time only)

・Zhao Yun(This time only)

・Hathor(This time only)

・Sun Ce(This time only)

・Ra(This time only)

・Lu Bu(This time only)

・Anubis(This time only)

 

Roadmap

The roadmap for the schedule includes listing on PancakeSwap, implementation of scholarship, listing on CEX, and development of the metaverse. Additional functions are scheduled to be fully advanced starting in 2022.

 

Website: https://crypto-fantasy.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CryptoFantasy

Telegram: https://t.me/crypto_fantasy_coin

Discord: https://discord.gg/6GMnrSN5sM

CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/ja/currencies/cryptofantasy/

CoinMooner: https://coinmooner.com/coin/7492

Code Audit/Certik: https://leaderboard.certik.io/projects/crypto-fantasy

 

 

Laos-China Railway Officially Launched

Laos China Railway officially launched today


The Laos-China Railway was officially launched today during a ceremony presided over by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

A Feast of Firsts & Award-Winning Features, Short Films & Dialogues From 12 Countries All Free to Stream: True Colors Film Festival

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – True Colors Film Festival (TCFF) returns from today offering audiences across Asia free streaming of 10 Features, 20 short films and 4 Dialogues. Presented by The Nippon Foundation, the films present new and radical human perspectives about life and the pursuit of happiness. Highlights include:

  • The world’s first Oscar-nominated film featuring a DeafBlind Actor, 2021 Oscar-nominated FEELING THROUGH;
  • The first Screen Actors Guild-registered musical with a fully-inclusive cast and crew, BEST SUMMER EVER (2020);
  • Oscar-winning & National Film Award-winning: THE SILENT CHILD (2017), HELIUM (2013) and MY FERAL HEART (2015);
  • True Colors Festival documentaries, CLOTHES IN CONVERSATION and THE FUTURE IS NOW!: Official Selection, Fashion Film Festival Milano (13-18 January 2022); New York Film Award, Official Selection, London Fashion Film Festival 2021;
  • Filmbankmedia bonus program exclusively for Japan and Singapore presents NOMADLAND (2021), winner of three Oscars for best picture, best director and best actress at the 93rd Academy Awards this year, and ZOOTOPIA (2016) multiple award winning animated film.  
  • Dialogues: Hear from US director Doug Roland (FEELING THROUGH) and cast Robert Tarango and Steven Prescod; Tunku Mona Riza (REDHA) from Malaysia with Singaporean actor and educator, Aidli Mosbit ; US director Amanda Lukoff (THE R-WORD) with sibling and self-advocates, Singaporeans Tasneem Majeed and Allan Cai; US photographer Rick Guidotti with Tokyo-based photographer and multimedia artist, Lily Shu, and Singaporean actor and host Oon Shu An .

“There’s no shortage of options for streaming movies on demand, but here you’ll discover a selection not found anywhere else, award-winning films and Dialogues about Perspectives that will entertain, challenge and inspire,” says Audrey Perera, Executive Producer of the festival. 

Features can be watched on The Projector Plus by viewers across Asia, Shorts and Dialogues can be viewed around the world via Vimeo , and the bonus program can be viewed on Filmbankmedia exclusively in Japan and Singapore. For more information about the full program, visit the TCFF 2021 website . For updates, sign-up for the TCFF 2021 mailer .

True Colors Film Festival 2021 is a free online event which launches on December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The first True Colors Film Festival, held in 2020, drew an audience of almost 8,000 from 39 countries.

 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp7ZhaKBBbc

True Colors Film Festival: A Feast of Firsts & Award-Winning Short Films & Dialogues All Free to Stream Globally

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 December 2021 – True Colors Film Festival (TCFF) returns from today offering audiences around the world free streaming of 20 short films and 4 Dialogues. Presented by The Nippon Foundation, the films present new and sometimes radical human perspectives about life and the pursuit of happiness. Highlights include:

 

  • The world’s first Oscar-nominated film featuring a DeafBlind Actor, 2021 Oscar-nominated FEELING THROUGH and its ‘making of’ documentary, CONNECTING THE DOTS;
  • Oscar-winning short films THE SILENT CHILD (2017) and HELIUM (2013);
  • Official Selection of the Fashion Film Festival Milano from 13-18 January 2022,  THE FUTURE IS NOW!, a True Colors Festival documentary.
  • ON BEAUTY, inspired by the work of photographer and founder of Positive Exposure, Rick Guidotti, who challenges the ‘universal’ beauty standard espoused by the fashion industry.
  • Dialogues: Hear first-hand from US director Doug Roland (FEELING THROUGH) and his cast Robert Tarango and Steven Prescod; Tunku Mona Riza (REDHA) from Malaysia who chats with Singaporean actor and educator, Aidli Mosbit; US director Amanda Lukoff (THE R-WORD), with sibling and self-advocates, Singaporeans Tasneem Majeed and Allan Cai; and US photographer Rick Guidotti with Tokyo-based photographer and multimedia artist, Lily Shu, and Singaporean actor and host Oon Shu An.
  • “There’s no shortage of options for streaming movies on demand, but here you’ll discover a selection not found anywhere else; a one-stop shop of award-winning films and dialogues about Perspectives that will entertain, challenge and inspire,” says Audrey Perera, Executive Producer of True Colors Film Festival 2021. 

Shorts and Dialogues can be viewed around the world via Vimeo, Features can be watched on The Projector Plus by viewers across Asia, and the bonus program can be viewed on Filmbankmedia only in Japan and Singapore. For more information, visit the TCFF 2021 website. For updates, sign-up for the TCFF 2021 mailer.

 

True Colors Film Festival 2021 is a free online event that launches on December 3, coinciding with International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Now in its second edition, the first True Colors Film Festival, held in 2020, drew an audience of almost 8,000 from 39 countries.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp7ZhaKBBbc