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HKDC Welcomes Chief Executive’s Proposal to set up a New Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to Develop Hong Kong as a Centre for International Cultural Exchange in Policy Address

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), the Hong Kong SAR Government’s strategic partner in promoting the wide and strategic use of design and design thinking, welcomes the Chief Executive’s proposal for setting up a new Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to oversee the development of the creative industries in the Hong Kong SAR, thus reinforcing Hong Kong’s development as an International Cultural and Arts Exchange Centre for China under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

 

Under the clear direction of the 14th Five-Year Plan, HKDC is also supportive of the Government’s commitment to seize Hong Kong’s unique East-meets-West creative atmosphere to position Hong Kong as Asia’s city of culture and creativity, as stated in the Policy Address. To this end, the Government has pledged to work on five directions, including developing world-class cultural facilities and a pluralistic cultural environment; strengthening connections with overseas arts and cultural organisations; enhancing cultural exchange and co-operation with the Mainland; leveraging technology; and nurturing talents.

 

Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre, said, “Hong Kong has always enjoyed the advantages of strong international connections while being close to Mainland China, so we are in a good position to serve as both a centre of development for the creative industries and as a connector for the Mainland. Having a dedicated bureau to steer the coordination and promotion work related to cultural and creative industries will certainly be more effective for strengthening our position in this sector in the long run.”

About Hong Kong Design Centre

Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) is a non-governmental organisation, and was founded in 2001 as a strategic partner of the HKSAR Government in establishing Hong Kong as an international centre of design excellence in Asia. Our public mission is to promote wider and strategic use of design and design thinking to create business value and improve societal well-being, with the aim of advancing Hong Kong as an international design centre in Asia. Learn more about us at www.hkdesigncentre.org

#HongKongDesignCentre #HKDC

Storefriendly Announces Grand Opening of Storefriendly Tower (Kwun Tong), First Self-Owned Self Storage Building in Hong Kong

One-stop professional storage and moving services offers a unique private-club-like experience

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – Storefriendly Self Storage Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with the grand opening of Storefriendly Tower (Kwun Tong), the Group’s first self-owned en bloc property in Hong Kong. This marks a transformational milestone for Storefriendly as well as the self-storage industry in the city.

Storefriendly Tower (Kwun Tong) Grand Opening (26th Oct 2021) 

One-Stop Professional Storage and Handling Services

Storefriendly Tower provides a multitude of quality storage and moving solutions, including self-storage, wine cellar, robotic storage, digital safes, multiple AI-powered facilities infused with ESG-focused solutions – representing a testimony to Storefriendly’s vision of “Making Space for Things that Matter”.

 

The Private Club Experience

Conveniently located at 82 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Storefriendly Tower offers customers secure and flexible storage spaces with 24/7 facility management and smart security systems. Free parking is also available at the building with license plate recognition technology to ensure a seamless parking experience.

 

In addition to the wide variety of unit sizes, Storefriendly Tower differentiates itself by offering themed storages such as premium storage for tea leaves, wine, artwork and digital safes. Customer service officers at the facility are also well-trained to advise guests on appropriate self-storage solutions to meet their individual needs. Not only does Storefriendly Tower distinguish itself for its state-of-the-art design, it also houses comfortable lounge areas offering beverages, high-speed WiFi and charging facilities.

 

Storefriendly Tower aspires to provide a unique private-club-like experience to its customers through all-round services, including:

Self-Storage

 

With a self-storage unit, customers can store from 5 to 200 boxes. Customers can also access the facility at all times via Storefriendly’s smart access system.

 

IoT energy management systems are installed in the building for optimal temperature and humidity control. The Tower is compliant with the latest fire safety regulations, ensuring a reliable and secure environment.

 

Wine Cellar

The wine cellar is certified with the Wine Storage Management Systems Certification from Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency. Temperature and humidity levels are strictly monitored and up to international standards. Its dynamic lighting system also prevents wine from becoming light-struck.

 

The wine cellar is also enclosed by a naturally pressurized and carbonized flame retardant insulation layer for fire prevention. There is also an exclusive wine tasting room, where guests can enjoy wine in a private setting.

 

Robotic Storage

 

 

 

 

 

Storefriendly is the first self-storage operator to introduce robotic storage services globally. Its technology received the Smart Mobility Award at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019.

 

Robotic storage offers innovative services. Customers can make reservations and enter their storage reference codes using QR codes on a dedicated mobile app. The logistics robots will then automatically deliver storage cabinets to the front desks.

 

 

Mr. Kevin Chan, Chairman of Storefriendly Self Storage Group commented, “The completion of Storefriendly Tower represents a significant upgrade of the entire self-storage industry. As the market leader in Asia, Storefriendly will continue to target the strong fundamentals in the region as it faces increasing demand for self-storage solutions. We will actively acquire high-quality assets to provide convenient, comprehensive self-storage experience for our customers.”

 

Mr. Arthur Law, Managing Partner of Storefriendly Self Storage Group commented, “Storefriendly’s long-term collaboration with Blackstone, one of the world’s largest alternative asset management firms, allows the platform to capitalize on each other’s strengths in property investment and asset management, thereby expanding Storefriendly’s global footprint and asset portfolio to a meaningful size and scale.”

 

Storefriendly will continue to expand, with other Storefriendly Towers completion under way. Storefriendly strives to serve the residents of Hong Kong by providing them with a convenient and efficient self-storage experience.

About Storefriendly Self Storage Group

Founded in Hong Kong in 2002, Storefriendly is one of the largest self-storage operators in Asia. It has over 130 branches, 1.1 million square feet and 40,000+ customers across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan.

Storefriendly values environmental protection and social responsibilities. Storefriendly Tower is equipped with LED auto-sensing lighting systems and rooftop solar panels to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Group has supported different charities and philanthropic activities over the years. Storefriendly has also won awards, including the ISO: 9001 certification, “Q-Mark” quality assurance, 15 Years Plus Caring Company, the 2019 “Hong Kong Top Service Brand 10 Year Achievement Award” by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, and other recognitions.

According to a survey report by the Institut de Publique Sondage d’Opinion Secteur

(IPSOS), the Storefriendly Self Storage Group was the most popular self-storage brand in Hong Kong in 2018, with the highest number of branches in Hong Kong.

Storefriendly Tower website: https://storefriendlytower.com/

#StorefriendlySelfStorageGroup

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Lee Kum Kee Awards Hope as Chef Scholarships to Graduates and Students of Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – The Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held on 5 October at the Chinese Culinary Institute. Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group awarded scholarships for the first time to graduates and students of the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) to recognise their outstanding culinary skills and learning attitude. Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI, Mr. Charlie Lee, Chairman of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, and Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, attended the ceremony and awarded scholarships to 26 graduates and students.  

Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI (5th left of second row), Mr. Charlie Lee, Chairman of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (6th left of second row) and Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (4th left of second row), award scholarships to graduates and students of CCI and ICI.

Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI (2nd left), and Mr. Adrian Ort, Vice Principal of CCI and ICI (1st left), present a chocolate souvenir in the shape of Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce to Mr. Charlie Lee, Chairman of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group (3rd left), and Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group.

 

The graduates and students awarded hail from the Higher Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes of CCI or ICI. During their two years of study, they demonstrated outstanding performance and were recommended by the Institutes for the scholarship after a series of interview and selection.

 

Ms. Irene Ho, Principal of CCI and ICI, said: “My heartfelt thanks go to the Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group and Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Charitable Foundation for their generous support for the Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute for the nurture of culinary talent. These annual scholarships are a great motivation to our students of the two Institutes to excel in culinary arts.”

 

Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, said: “The Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Charitable Foundation was set up by Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group to help aspiring young people fulfil their culinary dreams. We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with the Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute as we work hands in hands to contribute to the sustainable development of the food industry”.

About Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 by its founder Mr. Lee Kum Sheung. With its sustainable development over 130 years, Lee Kum Kee has become a household name of sauces and condiments, as well as an international brand and “a symbol of quality and trust”. Lee Kum Kee is now a globally renowned multinational corporation offering over 200 choices of sauces and condiments to over 100 countries and regions. Please visit www.LKK.com for further details.

About Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Charitable Foundation


In the spirit of Lee Kum Kee’s core values of “Si Li Ji Ren (Considering Others’ Interests)” and “Benefitting the Community”, Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group pioneered the Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef programme in mainland China in 2011, which provides full scholarships for aspiring young people to empower them to pursue their culinary dreams. In 2019, the Lee Kum Kee Hope as Chef Charitable Foundation was set up in Hong Kong to further the Group’s mission of “Promoting Chinese Culinary Culture Worldwide” by nurturing culinary talent in different parts of the world.

About Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI)


The Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) is one of the 13 member institutions of Vocational Training Council (VTC). Established in 2000, CCI endeavours to provide systematic training in Chinese cuisine for beginners and practicing chefs who wish to obtain professional qualifications. It also aims to elevate the professional standard and status of Chinese Chefs in order to strengthen Hong Kong’s reputation as the “Culinary Capital of Asia”. Furthermore, CCI strives to establish Hong Kong as a regional training and accreditation centre in Chinese cuisine by introducing trade testing. To promote the deep-rooted heritage of Chinese culinary art, CCI offers culinary interest courses for locals and tourists alike. Website: www.cci.edu.hk

About International Culinary Institute (ICI)


The International Culinary Institute (ICI) is one of the 13 members institutions of Vocational Training Council (VTC). It aims at training and developing talent in culinary arts and wine to sustain Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s wine-and-dine destination. ICI provides quality and professional programmes with state-of-the-art facilities to groom aspiring youths to be well versed in international cuisines, covering cuisines of Europe, the Mediterranean, Americas, the Middle East and Asia. It also provides bakery, pastry and confectionery as well as wine related programmes, supporting students’ successful career development in the industry. Trade tests in Western Cuisine and Pastry as well as diversified articulation pathways leading to various professional qualifications are also provided. Website: www.ici.edu.hk

#LeeKumKee #HopeasChef #CCI #ICI

OmniMeat partners with 20 food service partners bringing Omnilicious dishes to over 150 outlets

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – OmniFoods, Asia’s leading plant-based meat brand, collaborates with 20 restaurant brands including renowned chains Au Bon Pain, Sizzler and more in this year’s Jae Festival, introducing their plant-based meat to crowd-favourite staples featuring Omni Luncheon and Omni Mince ranging from noodles to bagels in over 150 outlets across the city, bringing health and sustainability to the 9-day cleansing and beyond.

 

Joining them are well-loved restaurants including gourmet bakery cafe chain Au Bon Pain, grill aficionados Sizzler, the stylish Greyhound Cafe, authentic Mexican Sunrise Tacos, vegan maestro Veganerie, hip Thai restaurant EASY! Buddy, Lao Teng, Absolute Fitfood, Fitmeal Foods, IMPACT, @22 Restaurant, SC Park Hotel, Masu Maki & Sushi Bar, Origi, Bangkok City Diner, Passionfood BKK, Munch Box by Nidhi and Vistro. With over 150 outlets in the city and an extensive range of cuisines available, Omni dishes are just around the corner.

 

Curated from the award-winning plant-based meat Omni Mince and Omni Luncheon, the delectable new dishes include Omni Luncheon Bagel, Omni Laab Tod with Sticky Rice, Vegetarian Complicated Noodle, Chipotle Wonder Crunch, Omni Luncheon Pasta, Omni Luncheon Pad Kaprao and many more. Available throughout October, the plant-based delicacies are here to make this Jae Festival kinder and healthier.

 

Created in 2018, OmniMeat took Asia by storm with its tender, juicy texture, versatility and sustainability credentials. Available through supermarkets such as Tops, Foodland and Golden Place, OmniMeat’s three varieties allow chefs to curate an infinite variety of plant-based dishes and can be seasoned, steamed, pan- or deep-fried, stuffed or crumbled. Made using a proprietary blend of plant-based protein from non-GMO soy, peas, shiitake mushrooms and rice, OmniMeat’s products contain less saturated fat, less calories, and zero cholesterol compared to animal-based meat products.

 

About OmniFoods

Owned by Green Monday Holdings. OmniFoods’ range of alternative protein products includes the OmniMeat series, OmniSeafood series, and OmniEat series. With R&D in Canada and distribution network in over 20 markets, OmniFoods is partner to many of the world’s top restaurants and retail chains including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Starbucks, McDonald’s Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Disneyland Hotel, Four Seasons Hotels, Conrad Hotels, Grand Hyatt Hotels, and Pizza Express.

#OmniFoods

Remote Learning Difficulty Leads to Push for Vaccination of Children

Children in Laos use remote learning systems
Children in Laos use remote learning systems.

A push for the vaccination of children in Laos is gaining momentum after inaccessible remote and online learning systems have kept children out of schools for almost a year.

VinFast & Europe’s AUTOBEST enter new strategic partnership

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – On Oct 1st 2021, VinFast Trading And Service Limited Liability Company and Europe’s oldest automobile rating organization – AUTOBEST – officially announced a strategic partnership agreement, demonstrating their mutual commitment to accelerating the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to environmentally friendly electric vehicles in the European market.

VF e36 – VinFast’s electric SUV to be launched globally in 2022

AUTOBEST is an organization representing European consumsers’ voices in the automotive field, capable of assisting VinFast in identifying customer needs and behavior in the local market. By entering the strategic partnership with VinFast, AUTOBEST will receive extended support to carry out its mission of transitioning from traditional ICE cars to electric vehicles, pushing forward the clean energy and sustainable mobility trend in Europe.

For VinFast, the partnership with AUTOBEST affirms that Europe is one of the key markets in the company’s global expansion strategy and that VinFast EV models can totally satisfy the standards in the world’s most demanding automobile market. Cooperating with AUTOBEST will also allow VinFast more opportunities to participate in the organization’s events and agendas, thereby rapidly promoting its presence in Europe.

AUTOBEST Chairman Dan Vardie said: “We are amazed at the development of VinFast since its debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. In its return to Europe, VinFast has shown its vision, and clear strategy with a mission to promote smart electric car models in one of the most advanced markets in the world. We appreciate VinFast’s approach when focusing on developing smart electric vehicles and expect VinFast to move deeper into the European market very soon.”


“With a strategy to develop a global smart electric car brand, VinFast always chooses to cooperate and connect with the world’s leading organizations.” – stated Tran Thi Hong Bich – CEO of VinFast Europe. “The strategic partnership with AUTOBEST is one of the first steps in VinFast’s strategy of international cooperation and global expertise sharing. We are committed to providing smart electric cars with trendy and classy designs, in line with the development trends in the European and global markets.”


In 2018, VinFast first attended the prestigious Paris Motor Show and received the “A Star is Born” award from AUTOBEST. VinFast is the first winner of this award category, which is dedicated to newly established brands with impressive achievements in the automotive industry. After more than 2 years, VinFast has become one of the top automobile manufacturers in Vietnam, leading in all of its participating segments. This is a solid foundation for growing into a global smart electric car company.

On March 24th 2021, VinFast officially received pre-orders for VF e34 – the very first smart electric car model in the Vietnamese market, with an outstanding battery subscription policy. Nearly 4,000 pre-orders for VF e34 had been placed within the first 12 hours. As scheduled, VinFast will officially launch its next smart electric vehicles in global markets including the US, Canada, Germany, France, and the Netherlands in 2022.

VinFast’s strategic partnership with AUTOBEST and participation in sustainable development projects reaffirm its consistent and well-thought-out strategy to connect with the most prestigious global organisations and to jointly build a greener, smarter and more sustainable world./.

About AUTOBEST

AUTOBEST is a leading European motoring media organization – representing 32 European countries. Founded in 2000, AUTOBEST has continuously created new trends and compelling movements in the industry. It is considered an organization that represents the views of Europeans in the automotive field, and influences 91% of vehicle purchases in Europe. In recent years, AUTOBEST has also been a pioneer in promoting the future of the electric vehicle industry, positioning and leading sustainable development trends.

#AUTOBEST

About VinFast

VinFast is a member of Vingroup – the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam. VinFast is Vietnam’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and the first Vietnamese automotive brand to launch in global markets. Established in 2017, VinFast’s state-of-the-art, 90% automated manufacturing complex in northern Vietnam is one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Designed to be one of the world’s leading smart electric mobility companies, VinFast currently produces several models of electric scooters and buses in Vietnam, and will launch three new electric SUVs – VF e34, VF e35 and VF e36 respectively of C, D and E classes – in Vietnam, North America and Europe in 2021 and 2022.

#VinFast

Forest Academy launches NLP skills corporate training courses in October this year

The incorporation of communication skills courses, sales skills courses, and Integrative Body-Mind training courses, to enhance corporate innovative thinking, to the training of corporate management elites

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 October 2021 – Forest Academy launches NLP skills Corporate training courses, incorporating Communication skills courses, Sales skills courses, and Integrative Body-Mind Training, to enhance innovative corporate thinking to the training of corporate management elites.

Corporate training NLP courses combine various Communication skills training, such as Speaking skills courses, Team Building activities, and Integrative Body-Mind Training, to improve the efficiency of work teams and their employees.

 

Forest Academy believes that NLP skills play vital roles in the building of clear communication skills. Moreover, team-building activities and speaking skills training would improve interpersonal relationships.

 

Furthermore, Integrative Body-Mind Training and relaxation workshops can help employees to improve their mental health, helping employees to quickly get rid of bad habits and negative emotions by enhancing positivity through stress reduction methods. As a result, this would increase work efficiency and job satisfaction.

 

NLP skills are powerful corporate training tools that are advantageous for improving personal performance in many business-related fields. For instance, many NLP techniques are the basis of persuasive and successful corporate sales techniques negotiations. The NLP sales skills course aims to unleash personal potential and improve performance.

 

As the performance of each employee is the core of corporate productivity and success, appropriate applications of NLP skills can increase one’s confidence and morale. This would improve team performance and productivity, thereby increasing customer satisfaction. To enhance corporate competitiveness and team-building spirit, one can also participate in corporate social responsibility activities, as part of the CSR activity plan.

 

NLP Integrative Body-Mind Training and cognitive hypnotherapy courses are designed for employees and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals by eliminating their psychological barriers (such as the fear of failure). These barriers often prevent one from maximizing their abilities outside of their usual comfort zone.

 

By improving one’s confidence in overcoming the usual limitations, practicing NLP skills can help one to form a psychological “safety net”, which would enable effective performance outside of one’s comfort zone, thereby achieving results that are beyond what was initially believed to be possible.

 

To increase positivity, one can also participate in the NLP dream interpretation and hypnosis courses, or partake in the stress reduction workshop, such as the tuning fork therapy and the harmony pastel courses to promote self-healing.

 

In addition to promoting corporate training NLP courses, Forest Academy also provides various on-campus courses, such as child communication skills and child psychology courses, Master of Ceremonies Training Course, interview skills courses, and DJ courses. Moreover, Forest Academy’s youth career planning programs are available for students preparing to enter the workforce.  For example, the Interview training program can improve their interview skills before entering the workplace.

 

In addition, Forest Academy provides a variety of STEM education and STEM competitions, such as STEAM laboratory courses, scientific design courses, ecological education, Marine Ecology education, STEM activities, VR courses, nature education, outdoor education, Marine education, and STEM interest classes (includes topics of marine conservation and natural ecology). These STEM courses aim to promote understanding of the latest digital and STEM technologies, thereby strengthening corporate skills and enhancing market competitiveness.

 

#ForestAcademy

 

Cases of Covid-19 Rise in Luang Prabang Province

Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 484 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with high numbers in Luang Prabang Province.