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M1 Offers Speed for Every Need with New 2Gbps Fibre Broadband Plan

As Singapore’s first digital network operator, M1 delivers top-notch services that amplify the network experiences of its customers in Singapore. Given the rise of digital natives and the ever-growing reliance on Wi-Fi coverage to complement Work-from-Home and Home-Based-Learning arrangements, M1 has extended its Home Broadband service offerings. The latest addition, the M1 Fibre x 1+1Gbps 2-year plan, allows customers to enjoy seamless connectivity at home. From today, customers can sign up for the broadband package online with instant registration and at any M1 Shops.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 October 2021 – From gamers and internet surfers to professionals and students, M1’s newly launched Fibre tariff enhances connectivity in the homes of the digitally driven. Addressing issues related to network congestion, this new tariff boasts a dual connection. Ensuring unparalleled speed and stability, customers can even dedicate one network as a conduit for bandwidth-intensive applications. Guaranteeing a higher bandwidth capacity and the option to choose their preferred router, M1 reaffirms its ability to upgrade home connectivity with competitively priced Home Fibre Broadband Plans and high-speed fibre broadband.

Catering to Digitally Driven Home Lifestyles

 

M1’s 2Gbps Wi-Fi bundle and home broadband solutions are designed to meet every modern-day customer’s needs and demands. With hybrid work and learning arrangements fast becoming the norm, these innovative offerings provide complete home coverage for an optimal fibre broadband experience.

 

Tapping on the digital surge influenced by the pandemic, the combined 2Gbps bandwidth redefines how families work and play. Be it streaming videos in 4K or downloading large files, the super-fast Wi-Fi connection ensures subscribers are never on the receiving end of a disrupted connection or heavily reliant on the bandwidth of one network. Paired with connectivity devices like the ASUS AX88U Wi-Fi 6 router and the ZenWiFi AC Wi-Fi Mesh system, users can also extend coverage and eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots with ease.

 

Enabling better management of bandwidth utilisation, the dual fibre broadband plan is based on a 24-month contract. At just $59.90/mth, customers have a choice on the bundled router and can leverage the dual mode to improve internet speeds. With two activated ONT ports delivering 1Gbps each, needs for low latency and uninterrupted connectivity are easily attained. Users can dedicate one out of the two connections for heavy gaming and work use, and the other for wireless connection to other devices via a router. M1 also offers single 1Gbps contracts at $39.90/mth, but with 2Gbps dual-connections, customers enjoy savings of $19.90/mth or $477.60 over 24 months.

 

Improve Digital Experiences with M1

 

With the launch of the 2Gbps Fibre Broadband package, M1 continues to offer the best possible network experience to all. Power up your home fibre connectivity and ensure your family gets suitable Wi-Fi coverage with the dual fibre broadband plan.

About M1

M1, a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line and fibre offerings, to over two million customers.

Since the launch of its commercial services in 1997, M1 has achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network license, first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

M1’s mission is to drive transformation and evolution in Singapore’s telecommunications landscape through cutting-edge technology and made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg.

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Increased Take-up Stabilizes Office Market in 3Q Insurance Services Centers may become Next Wave of Retail Leasing Demand

Highlights of Office Market:

–       Rental decline slowing as leasing activity picks up,1-1.5% decline forecast in 4Q

–       Positive net absorption of +327,700 sq. ft., first positive take-up since 3Q 2019. Trend expected to continue in 4Q.

–       Surrender stock decreased by 12% q-o-q, whilst fitted and subsidized stock remains attractive to cost sensitive tenants

–       Finance and Serviced Office sectors continued to lead office leasing recovery

–       Availability rate decreased slightly to 13.9%, due to increase in leasing activity. Expected to remain stable in 4Q.

4Q transactions expected to centre around new supply pipeline and well-managed office portfolios


Highlights of Retail Market:

–       Local demand, mainly with Jewellery & Watches and Fashion & Accessories, drove retail sales up by 8.1% y-o-y, city retail sales expect to maintain momentum, supported by the 2nd disbursement of CVS

–       High-street rents increased slightly in 3Q, overall rents set to stabilize in 4Q

–       Vacancy rates adjusted downward in general, particularly in Mongkok

–       F&B rents improves for two consecutive quarters, backed by new opening of local restaurants and beverage shops, F&B sector will continue to lead retail recovery

Insurance companies could become the next wave of retail leasing demand

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – In-line with gradual recovery in the markets, office and retail leasing activity continued to pick up in 3Q 2021. The office market witnessed the first positive net absorption since 3Q 2019 while retail sales are up by 8.1% y-o-y. Office rental decline slowed in the quarter amidst considerable leasing activity in the Finance and Serviced Office sectors, whereas retail rents stayed flat. However, new office supply in decentralized submarkets completing in 2022 will significantly increase availability rates.

 

Table 1 – Hong Kong Office Rents Comparison (Source: Cushman & Wakefield Research)

Table 2 – Leasing Activity – Sector Breakdown (Source: Cushman & Wakefield Research)

Table 3 – Retail Sales Performance (Source: Hong Kong Census & statistic Department; Cushman & Wakefield Research)

Table 4 – F&B Rental Value Comparison (Source: The Land Registry; Market Info; Cushman & Wakefield Research)

  

Office Market – Rents decline remains mild in 3Q

With positive net absorption of 327,700 sq. ft. in 3Q 2021, the first positive take-up since 3Q 2019, the overall office space availability rate dipped slightly to 13.9% in 3Q 2021 and is expected to stabilize through to the  end of 2021. High-quality fitted and subsidized surrender space remains attractive to cost sensitive tenants seeking to avoid capital expenditure. The decline in citywide rents slowed with a drop of 1.2% q-o-q, up from 1.4% q-o-q. (Table 1).  

Mr. Keith Hemshall, Cushman & Wakefield’s Head of Office Services, Hong Kong, commented,

“Compared to the relatively low levels of tenant movement in Q2, we saw a resurgence of transaction activity in Q3 with several notable deals concluded by tenants from the Banking & Finance (27%) ,Insurance (15%) and Business Centre / Co-working (12%) sectors. As a result, the amount of office space being surrendered dropped 12% q-o-q equating to a reduction of 62,000 sq. ft. in total”.

 

Transaction highlights below (Table 2)

 

Mr. John Siu, Cushman & Wakefield’s Managing Director, Hong Kong, commented, “With leasing activity picking up in various areas across Hong Kong and rising demand for business centre and co-working space, 3Q 2021 recorded the first positive net absorption of 327,700 sq. ft since 3Q 2019. However, significant new supply of 2.75m sq. ft launching into the decentralized submarketsin 2022 will raise the upcoming availability.”

Retail Market – Sales of luxury goods performed better than necessities 

With improving consumer sentiment, retail sales increased by 8.1% y-o-y. The increment was mainly driven by Jewellery & Watches (32%) and Fashion & Accessories (26.3%) sectors. Second disbursement of Consumption Voucher Scheme will likely give boost to the retail sales (Table 3).  

 

Meanwhile, F&B sector continue to lead the retail recovery. Although F&B rents rose for 2 consecutive quarters, the overall rents only increased marginally in 3Q and it is set to stabilize in end-2021 (Table 4).

 

Mr. Kevin Lam, Cushman & Wakefield’s Executive Director, Head of Retail Services, Hong Kong, said, ” Retail space occupancy level also gradually improved in most districts. Mongkok and Central outperformed other districts with respective vacancy standing at 10.9% and 8.5%. On top of that, we are seeing more insurance companies actively expanding, aiming to engage with potential and existing customers further. We anticipate insurance service centers maybe an upcoming trend, taking advantage of the lowered retail rentals.”

Please click HERE to download the event photos and slide deck..

 

Photo 1

 

Photo Caption 1: (From Left to Right) Mr Kevin Lam, Cushman & Wakefield’s Executive Director, Head of Retail Services, Hong Kong, Mr John Siu, Cushman & Wakefield’s Managing Director, Hong Kong and Mr Keith Hemshall, Cushman & Wakefield’s Executive Director, Head of Office Services, Hong Kong

 

Photo 2

 

Photo Caption 2:(From Left to Right) Mr Kevin Lam, Cushman & Wakefield’s Executive Director, Head of Retail Services, Hong Kong, Mr John Siu, Cushman & Wakefield’s Managing Director, Hong Kong and Mr Keith Hemshall, Cushman & Wakefield’s Executive Director, Head of Office Services, Hong Kong

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. Across Greater China, 22 offices are servicing the local market. The company won four of the top awards in the Euromoney Survey 2017, 2018 and 2020 in the categories of Overall, Agency Letting/Sales, Valuation and Research in China. In 2020, the firm had revenue of $7.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cushman-&-wakefield-greater-china).

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Nissan ALMERA – Over 20,000,000 Units Sold Since First Introduction

Nissan's best selling global sedan, a proven and reliable brand over 50 years.
Nissan's best selling global sedan, a proven and reliable brand over 50 years.

Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co. Ltd. (“TCML”), Sole and Exclusive Distributor of Nissan vehicles in Laos P.D.R. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), will soon launch Nissan’s Best Selling Global Sedan. Before that, let us dive into its long history.

Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveyors Conference 2021

Navigating changes and challenges in surveying industry to enable sailing amidst the new normal

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Building Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Building Surveyors Conference 2021 at The Mira Hong Kong today. Themed “Sailing Amidst the New Normal“, the Conference gathered over 300 professionals from various government offices, business leaders, experts and scholars both online and offline to deliberate on the prospects of surveying industry. Ir LAU Chun-kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government attended the Conference as its Guest of Honour.

 

Despite changes and challenges in recent years, surveyors have upheld professionalism to deliver top quality work. This Conference gathered speakers to deliberate on emerging trends amidst the new normal, with the aims of inspiring adaptations and changes through the adoption of new technologies and new ideas, so that surveying profession will continue to succeed.

 

Ir LAU Chun-kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government noted in his opening address, “We have proven ourselves to be versatile, resilient and adaptive under the difficult times of COVID-19.  We have already paved the way for sustainable growth of the construction industry.  With confidence and concerted efforts, I can say, we set sail beyond the “new normal” to a “new horizon”!”

 

The Conference comprised three sections, namely “Sustainable Construction”, “Facilities Management”, and “Alternative Dispute Resolution”, with eight industry leaders, experts and scholars deliberated on industry trends under the new normal and explored future prospects from all-rounded and professional perspectives. Speakers included Ms HO Wing Yin, Winnie, JP, Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, Hong Kong SAR Government deliberating on “Climate Change: Are we ready?”, Mr CHAN Tak-yeung, Thomas, Principal Assistant Secretary (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government on “Implementation of the Spirit of the Proposed Security of Payment Legislation in Public Works Contracts“; and Ir WAI Chi Sing, GBS, JP, FHKEng, Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority on “Digitalizing Urban Renewal” and more. Both online and offline participants engaged in active discussion.

 

Sr WONG Kin Yee, Billy, Chairman, HKIS Building Surveying Division mentions, “Surveyors must stay ahead of time. In an ever-changing environment, we strive to upkeep the quality of construction works by adopting novel technologies and adapting to the new normal. We vow to make contribution to the industry and Hong Kong.”

 

Sr TANG Chi Wang, Vice Chairman, HKIS Building Surveying Division and Chairman, HKIS Building Surveyors Conference 2021 Organising Committee notes in his closing speech, “The Conference discussed changes and challenges faced by the surveying industry in Hong Kong under the new normal from multiple perspectives. We hope that participants have been inspired to respond effectively to changes and challenges, and unleash Hong Kong’s potentials.”

 

 

List of speakers (in order of speech delivery)

Ir LAU Chun-kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government (Guest of Honour)

Ms HO Wing Yin, Winnie, JP, Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, Hong Kong SAR Government

Mr CHEUNG Hau-wai, SBS, Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council

Mr Simon WONG Yuk-Sun, Chief Project Development Officer, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Sr Daniel LAM Chun, SBS, JP, Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Mr CHAN Tak-yeung, Thomas, Principal Assistant Secretary (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government

Ir WAI Chi Sing, GBS, JP, FHKEng, Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority

Sr Dr CHAN Man Wai, Professor of Practice (Programme Management), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sr CHAN Wah Wai, David, Past Chairman, Building Surveying Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

 

List of speakers and topics downloadable here:  https://www.hkis.org.hk/hkis/general/annual-conf/2021/bsd/bsd-ac2021v5.pdf

Conference Proceeding downloadable here: https://www.hkis.org.hk/hkis/general/annual-conf/2021/bsd/bsd-ac2021v6.pdf

High resolution event photos downloadable HERE.

 

Photo captions

001 Ir LAU Chun-kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government (Middle); Sr WONG Kin Yee, Billy, Chairman, HKIS Building Surveying Division (Right); Sr TANG Chi Wang, Chairman of Conference 2021 Organising Committee, and Vice Chairman, HKIS Building Surveying Division (Left), and HKIS Office Bearers at the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Building Surveyors Conference 2021.

02 Ir LAU Chun-kit, Ricky, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Development Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government attends the Conference as the Guest of Honour.

003 Sr WONG Kin Yee, Billy, Chairman, HKIS Building Surveying Division delivers the opening speech.

004 Sr WONG Kin Yee, Billy, presents souvenir to Ir LAU Chun-kit, Ricky, JP.

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

About the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 10 Sep 2021, the number of members reached 10683, of which 7367 were corporate members, 70 were associate members and 3246 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.

The Institute 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.

Please visit our official website:http://www.hkis.org.hk

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

About Building Surveying Division

Established in 1985, Building Surveying Division (BSD) is one of six divisions of the HKIS. In the past 35 years, the Division organized many conferences and visits, and issued a number of publications to promote the service and image of building surveying profession.

Professional building surveyors are qualified by professional assessments with prescribed practical training. We uphold the stringent professional standards of HKIS, which requires a high level of service and efficiency as well as compliance with a strict code of professional conduct.

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PolyU to launch three research centres under InnoHK Clusters

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – In support of the Hong Kong government’s new initiative, InnoHK Clusters, which aims to develop Hong Kong as a hub for global research collaboration, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has joined forces with world-leading institutions to develop research centres under two newly established research clusters – AIR@InnoHK (focusing on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies) and Health@InnoHK (focusing on healthcare related technologies), in a bid to bring together leading researchers from around the world to conduct impactful collaborative research in Hong Kong.

Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab)

 

Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS)

Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR)

PolyU is pleased to establish three world-class research centres at the Hong Kong Science Park under the government-funded InnoHK initiative. These three centres, which have commenced operation, are i) the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab), ii) the Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS), and iii) the Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR).  

 

PolyU has also become the first local collaborating institution of the “Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences”. Established by the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the Centre has been admitted to AIR@InnoHK under InnoHK Clusters. With a longstanding and close collaborative relationship, PolyU and CAS, based on their existing cooperation, will further conduct in-depth research collaboration and academic exchange activities in frontier research in data science and artificial intelligence, to jointly promote the development of the AI industry.

 

Deputy President and Provost of PolyU, Professor Wing-tak Wong, is pleased with the University’s contribution to the InnoHK initiative, stating that, “Innovation and technology (I&T) has always been one of the key drivers of economic development. With the rapid development of the Nation and the Greater Bay Area bringing unprecedented opportunities for I&T, Hong Kong will play an even more important role in the ongoing process of innovation.” He added, “By partnering with world-acclaimed institutions to establish research centres in InnoHK’s two research clusters, PolyU hopes to fully leverage each institution’s academic strengths to bring about significant research breakthroughs, and thereby create impactful technology that boosts the economy and brings benefits to society.”

 

Professor Naren Barfield, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost of the Royal College of Art said, “We are delighted to partner with PolyU to establish a world-class centre for research in Artificial Intelligence and Design. This strategic partnership integrates AI into the design of products and services, delivering vital research to understand the future of society and the economy, interrogating our future requirements and humanising the fourth industrial revolution. As the world’s leading art and design university, the Royal College of Art brings to AiDLab its expertise in cross-disciplinary research, human-centred design and creative innovation, to shape the industrial and social futures of the 21st century.”

 

Professor Michael G. Pecht, Director of the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) of the University of Maryland, College Park, USA said, “CAiRS is a collaboration between PolyU and CALCE, that aims to conduct research and development to enable advanced design and manufacturing, and to test the next generation of reliable and safe electronics and components for transportation, consumer products, telecommunication systems, public utilities and other applications in Hong Kong. Together, we hope to create a new paradigm for reliability science and promote customised product health management for different industry sectors, using real-time, in-situ, artificial intelligence-based reliability and safety analytics.” 

 

Bob Lemieux, Dean of Science at the University of Waterloo said, “We are proud to be partnering with an exceptional institution like PolyU on this critical initiative. CEVR is already bringing the University of Waterloo’s entrepreneurial culture to Hong Kong as the research team tackles the world’s biggest questions in the field of vision science – from discovery and clinical application to commercialisation.”

 

Going forward, PolyU will continue its efforts in addressing the ever-changing needs of society by promoting high-impact research and fostering collaborations with world-leading institutes, industry partners as well as the government, in order to contribute further to the future research clusters of InnoHK.

 

Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab)

In collaboration with the Royal College of Art, UK, PolyU established the AiDLab under the AIR@InnoHK cluster to integrate innovative AI technologies into design to address society’s needs for creativity, efficiency and customisation of products and services. AiDLab is the world’s first research laboratory specialising in interdisciplinary AI and design innovations. Its cutting-edge research will create impacts on society, industry and policy that enhance quality of life. Three research programmes at AiDLab include Ergonomic and Inclusive Design, Innovation in Product and Service Design, and Intelligent Fashion Design and Quality Control.

 

Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety (CAiRS)

CAiRS has been initiated by PolyU under the AIR@InnoHK cluster and the key research collaborator is the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. CAiRS’ mission is to develop new approaches using AI methodologies for customised management, and to ensure the reliability and safety of products and systems used in robotics, medical devices, vehicles, telecommunication, consumer products, public utilities, transportation, microelectronics, power devices, sensors and IoT products as well as a broad range of Advanced Manufacturing applications. These research applications and deliverables will contribute significantly in Smart City development. Five research programmes at CAiRS, namely Anomaly Detection and Syndromic Surveillance, Innovative Diagnostics for Product Health Management, Prognostics for Remaining Useful Life Assessment, Safety Assurance to improve Functional Safety, and Data Analytics Platform for Reliability have commenced.  

 

Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR)

Under the Health@InnoHK cluster, CEVR has been set up as a joint partnership between PolyU and the University of Waterloo, Canada. CEVR promotes eye health with clinical, basic and applied research, and develops ground-breaking technologies to prevent vision loss and preserve sight among the ageing population. CEVR runs five research programmes, namely Myopia and Eye Growth, Ocular Drug Discovery and Delivery, Vision Enhancement, Tear Film and Ocular Surface, and Advanced Optometric Technology.

For more details about InnoHK, please visit: https://www.itc.gov.hk/en/technological_infrastructure/innohk_clusters.html

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Virtuos Bolsters European Presence with its New Lyon Studio

The new studio increases Virtuos’ global footprint and strengthens its ability to meet demand across key gaming centers in Europe and worldwide

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – Virtuos, a leading global video game development company, today announced the establishment of a new studio in Lyon, France’s second major video game development center after Paris. This expansion is a key part of Virtuos’ buy-and-build strategy to increase its global footprint, as well as its proximity to clients.

The studio’s founding team of 12 experienced programmers will be led by Aurélien Kerbeci and Domenico Albani.

 

Aurélien Kerbeci, Studio Director, will oversee Virtuos Lyon’s studio operations. Aurélien has over 17 years of video game industry experience, including a team lead role at ELB Games and his subsequent founding of Agharta Studio, where he developed original game franchises for mobile, desktop, and PlayStation platforms.

 

Domenico Albani, Technical Director, will lead the studio’s game development team. Domenico, who was the former co-founder of OSome Studio, brings with him close to 20 years of experience across gameplay, tech programming and engineering, as well as software architecture at leading video game development companies such as Eden Games.

 

“We’re excited to welcome Aurélien, Domenico, and the rest of the talented founding team at Lyon to the Virtuos family. Not only is the team culturally aligned with Virtuos, they are also equipped with the deep engineering and domain expertise that will play a critical role in ensuring our continued success. With this expansion, we are well-positioned to accelerate our growth to meet and exceed the demands from our clients,” said Christophe Gandon, Head of Game Division at Virtuos.

 

“As we continue to collectively chart new territories in the gaming sector, Virtuos’ keen focus on upskilling its workforce ensures that employees remain at the forefront of new techniques and technologies. We are invested in continuous talent development, and in line with our growth trajectory, are always on the lookout for people to join our teams,” said Aurélien Kerbeci, Studio Director, Virtuos Lyon.

 

“It’s an honour to join a company as esteemed as Virtuos, and together, we look forward to pushing the envelope in our industry, where cutting-edge technology is concerned. We’re excited to share our knowledge with the wider team and to closely collaborate with our colleagues in Paris and across the world to deliver the best gaming solutions to our partners,” said Domenico Albani, Technical Director, Virtuos Lyon.

 

Virtuos’ opening of its Lyon studio comes on the back of a USD150 million investment from Baring Private Equity Asia in September to finance its buy-and-build strategy in different geographies and fast track investments across its global studio network.

About Virtuos

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading global video game development company headquartered in Singapore with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America. With over 2,500 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and 3D art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenues and achieve greater operational efficiency.

For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 1,300 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. More information at www.virtuosgames.com.

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Laos Confirms 549 New Cases of Covid-19 and Three New Deaths

Xaysomboun Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 549 new cases of Covid-19 and three new deaths across the country today.

Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong Launches Citywide Can Recycling Incentive Scheme

Recycle empty formula cans at HKTVmall O2O shops to redeem e-vouchers and build green habits

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 12 October 2021 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) partners with 24-hour online shopping mall, HKTVmall under Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited (“HKTVmall”) and the World Green Organisation (“WGO”) again to launch the largest-scale “We CAN Protect the Future” Formula Cans Recycling Program in Hong Kong. Following the success of its pilot program launched earlier this year at the 6 collection points at HKTVmall O2O shops, Mead Johnson has upgraded and extended the program coverage to 35 collection points across Hong Kong, and team up with parents to build a cleaner and more sustainable world for our future generations, nurturing their best start in life.

From now until 24 December 2021, citizens can return cleaned formula cans from all brands to any of the 35 designated HKTVmall O2O shops across Hong Kong and redeem an e-voucher (HKTVmall HK$400 Mead Johnson selected products or HK$50 Dettol selected products) for each successful return. [1] All collected formula cans will be processed at a local recycling plant and turned into recyclable molten metal. The entire recycling process is supervised by the WGO to ensure all recycled cans will be transformed appropriately into recycled material to reduce environmental burden and promote green economy in Hong Kong.

 

To encourage active participation in the program and further enhance environmental awareness of the public, Mead Johnson and the WGO will also organise parent-child formula cans upcycling workshops at different shopping malls from October to December 2021. The workshops will bring children their first environmental protection experience. The workshops expect to cover approximately 300 participants. Further details will be announced.

 

The pilot program launched by Mead Johnson at the beginning of 2021 received overwhelming responses from the public and was successful in promoting the importance of cans recycling among over 50,000 parents. More than 1,500 formula cans were collected and recycled within a short period of time through 6 HKTVmall O2O shops.

 

“Mead Johnson has been working side by side with parents to safeguard our environment and address social issues in the city for many years, guided by its mission to nourish the best start in life for our next generation,” said Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, General Manager, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Cross-Border of Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited. “Our pilot program achieved great success by establishing a convenient and reliable one-stop recycling channel for consumers. Through our partnership with HKTVmall and the WGO, we endeavour to optimise parents’ recycling experience by enhancing the program’s accessibility through extended HKTVmall O2O network, encouraging parents to recycle and help build a sustainable future together.”

 

Ms. Jelly Zhou, Chief Executive Officer (Hong Kong) at Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited, added, “HKTVmall has been a strong advocate for sustainable shopping. We are pleased to team up with Mead Johnson and the WGO again to launch this meaningful recycling scheme. Through the addition of O2O shops as collection points, we encourage the public to integrate waste reduction and recycling into daily life and enhance their environmental awareness. We will continue to fulfill our social responsibility through corporate partnerships to bring positive impacts on our community.” HKTVmall encourages citizens’ participation in the recycling program by offering 35 collection points across Hong Kong under its O2O network.

 

Dr. William Yu, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the World Green Organisation, said “Corporations have a big role to play in sustainability. We are glad to see how Mead Johnson is pioneering in formula cans recycling by promoting collaboration between retailer and green group and expanding its recycling network. This program is one of the role models for sustainability development in Hong Kong.” The WGO acts as advisor for the program, providing professional advice for improving the can recycling mechanism and environmental education.

 

“We CAN Protect the Future” Formula Cans Recycling Program runs every Monday and Wednesday from 6 October to 24 December 2021 at 35 designated HKTVmall O2O shops.

For more details, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Bzmej8



[1] The Formula Cans Recycling Program runs every Monday and Wednesday from 6 October to 24 December 2021 at 35 designated HKTVmall O2O shops. Participants can redeem an e-voucher for every successful return of a cleaned formula can, up to four e-vouchers per day. Distribution of e-vouchers may vary depending on availability at different shops. E-vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last and check with the on-duty staff for details on collection day. Offers are subject to terms and conditions and can be found here: https://bit.ly/3mmvu3x

About Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited

Mead Johnson Nutrition has been established for more than a century since 1905. As world’s renowned infant and child nutrition brand, Mead Johnson Nutrition has led the way in developing science-based pediatric nutrition products, guided by the mission to nourish the world’s children for the best start in life. Currently, Mead Johnson Nutrition provides more than 70 products in over 50 countries.

With excellent quality, Mead Johnson Nutrition has earned trust by nutritionists and parents. Its dedicated and rigorous attitude, continuous innovation, tireless pursuit of excellence and caring feedback to the community have also helped it establish a good brand image.

Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited has landed for a half century, providing Hong Kong parents with high quality, science-based products, various parenting information and professional advice, gaining trust and support from parents.

Mead Johnson Nutrition’s scientists and healthcare professionals are paying efforts on the formula for children with special nutrition needs and Mead Johnson Nutrition is one of the very few brands that insists to produce the formula for metabolic disorders’ children, giving hopes to them.

For more information visit http://www.meadjohnson.com.hk/

#MeadJohnsonNutrition

About Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited

Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited is a Hong Kong-listed company (SEHK: 1137).

Established in 1992, the Group has extensive and successful experience in telecom market liberalization and popularizing advanced technology and applications.

HKTVmall is the largest 24-hour online shopping mall in Hong Kong and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited. HKTVmall provides one-stop shop services including online shopping, marketing & digital advertising, big data analysis, smart logistics & fulfilment as well as physical O2O stores, and to transform all business operation, trading, retail, finance and daily life onto a single digital online platform to establish a unique digital ecosystem. For more information, visit www.hktv.com.hk.

About World Green Organisation

The World Green Organisation (WGO) is an independent non-governmental organisation concerned with environmental conservation and environmentally related livelihood and economic affairs. It provides a holistic approach to a fully integrated three-pronged solution that combines social, environmental and economic dimensions for a paradigm shift towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways.

Through science-based policy research and community projects, the WGO aims to enhance the quality of the environment, promote a greener economy, and improve people’s livelihoods. In particular, it will focus on the social concerns of underprivileged groups and on the creation of a green economy, to help realise its vision of sustainable development. For more information, visit www.thewgo.org/website/eng/.