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The Hong Kong Institute of Housing Urges the Government to Form a Property Management Functional Constituency

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021 – The property management (“PM”) profession is a unique sector that is end-user-facing on an 24×7 basis and covers all buildings and spaces that are over 5million citizens that are utilized by people. The property management professionals are the masterminds of over 700,000 frontline staff who are working in various facets in the property management industry. The profession also works closely with experts in related sectors on regular basis and also on contingency management. But it is a pity for the community at large with the absence of their voices and comments that affects the majority of Hong Kong citizens under the current electoral system.

In view of this, a letter from the President of The Hong Kong Institute of Housing (“HKIH”), Ms Yu Chun, to the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Ms Carrie Lam, GBM, GBS, delivered by end of April 2021 urges the government to consider recognizing the PM profession as a functional constituency under the existing electoral system in Hong Kong.

The HKIH proposed the PM functional constituency for the first time in 2014. Yet it has been a pity that the Government has not confirmed any roadmap for the cause. With the setup of Property Management Services Authority in 2016 and implementation of the PM licensing scheme in 2018, the need for the PM profession to be better-represented in form of a functional constituency becomes acute.

Official statistics indicated that over 12,000 professionals were engaged in PM related services in Hong Kong in 2020, covering essential daily management of residential, commercial, retail, and GIC spaces which kept society and community in efficient operation. According to scientific projection, the volume of workforce in the PM sector will rise to over 14,000 in 10 years’ time. This number accommodates organic growth only, without taking into account of any ad hoc need or unforeseeable occasions. Referencing the number of registered voters by functional constituencies in 2020, both the number of current and projected number of PM professionals in 10 years have already exceeded several key constituencies in the existing electoral system.

The PM industry comprises more than diligent frontline practitioners serving various parts of the community. In essence, PM professionals are the strategic masterminds behind all frontline staff who perform carefully the systemized and law-binding duties efficiently and effectively, so as to safeguard property and safety and wellbeing of owners/occupiers and users. The profession contributes extensively to the welfare of the society, in particular at times of crisis. It also stays in tune with local communities to get the pulse of public concerns while formulating practical solutions to issues arising in the society.

Over the years, elite members of the HKIH have been the key drivers of numerous local initiatives and on formulating land/housing policies aiming to improve urban living conditions, ranging from hygienic issues and public safety to urban renewal and city competitiveness. The PM profession holds transcending responsibilities and given its increasing contribution and significance, PM sector should be considered as a functional constituency to reflect its place in upholding public interest and acting as a trusted interface between the HKSAR Government and the profession.

“The HKIH has received an official reply from the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs outlining their goals in improving the electoral system. With our official appeal to form a PM Functional Constituency for the future wellbeing of Hong Kong at large, we urge the Government to recognize the rightful position of the PM profession and to perfect the electoral system in due course,” commented Ms Yu Chun, President of the HKIH.

About The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

The Hong Kong Institute of Housing (HKIH) was incorporated on 29 November 1988 and was officially registered on 9 May 1997, in accordance with The Hong Kong Institute of Housing Ordinance (Cap. 507, originally 34 of 1997). HKIH also initiated the registration of housing managers to the government; subsequently, the Housing Managers’ Registration Ordinance (Cap. 550) was subsequently gazetted on 26 November 1999. HKIH is the Recognised Professional Body (RPB) of Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) since December 2019.


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Httpool Celebrates One Year Milestone in Laos

Httpool, an Aleph Holding company, the largest global partner of major media platforms, celebrated its first anniversary in Laos this month. Setting up an office amidst the pandemic to execute over 8,600 plus campaigns on Facebook has been an exciting start. Httpool is currently acting as Facebook Authorized Sales Partner, supporting agencies and brands with their advertising efforts on the global giant platform.

As the most important digital platform in Laos, Facebook is used by approximately 3.4 million people. It is also the best channel for local businesses to reach out to consumers, share offers, informing them of new products, and raise brand awareness.

Support, Expertise, and Education

Httpool’s Facebook platform expert teams provide value-added advantages like campaign consultation, troubleshooting, creative, media and measurement best practices, and education webinars free of cost to all partner advertisers working with us to use the platform most efficiently.

“The digital rising and consumer development in Laos leaves a great opportunity for brands to grow, especially through the digital segment. Representing an essential platform like Facebook is a great opportunity, but also a great responsibility,” states Shuhel Pistawala, Httpool Facebook Lead for Indo-China.

“Our first year was fantastic and we had great cooperation with agencies and clients. We have learned a lot from each other every single day to improve our performances, and we are still doing so. We are super excited to keep bringing the latest Facebook advertising solutions to Laos and also happy to share consultancy offerings to agencies and clients to achieve reach better every day. Our commitment towards bringing digital literacy within the country will continue to grow in 2021,” states Vannaleth “Tong” Phimphachanh, Client Partner Lead of Httpool Laos.

Httpool’s team in Laos is currently serving more than 90 brands across various industries like media, healthcare, CPG, entertainment, finance, e-commerce, education, and more. The market is being serviced and supported by over 25 dedicated digital specialists based locally and regionally in India, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

“Httpool is like a Facebook office in Laos. Httpool team is a very responsive and devoted business partner for any digital agency in the country,” states one general manager of a digital agency in Laos.

“Httpool is always the first-hand support that we will reach out to if there are any issues that we cannot find out the solutions for our clients. And we are happy that during the previous year there are no big issues that both teams couldn’t find out the solutions to. So far so good for us and hope to learn more from the Httpool team and Facebook platform as well,” states the CEO of another Vientiane-based digital marketing firm.

Connecting and nurturing the local ecosystem

A company with a strong global track record of 20 years, Httpool aims at connecting the digital ecosystem, serving as the link between advertisers and digital platforms.

With a strong sendoff from the year 2020, Httpool’s  Laos team is determined to continue working hard, supporting, and educating all advertisers in the country to help them make the most of the Facebook opportunity.

SEAL Eco Advance Limited and Dow sign MoU to accelerate adoption of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin for e-commerce packaging

  • New partnership aims to advance the recycling industry in Hong Kong, showcasing new opportunities for circular economy in Asia Pacific
  • Dow’s PCR resin enables SEAL’s sustainable courier bag solutions for Fortune 500 e-commerce companies looking for sustainable and recyclable packaging produced with recycled content

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021 – SEAL, a Hong Kong-based waste plastic recycling company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dow (NYSE: DOW), one of the largest producers of polyethylene and specialty resins worldwide, to produce Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin based e-commerce packaging. An official MoU signing ceremony was held on 14th May at SEAL’s flagship recycling facility in Fanling in the presence of key representatives, stakeholders and strategic partners from both parties, as well as the Ravago Group, a leading European plastic products manufacturer and one of Dow’s channel partners in Asia Pacific.

The main representatives, stakeholders and strategic partners of both parties of this MoU: (from the left) Mr. Pak Kwan, Commercial Director of Ravago Group, Mr. David So, Chairman of SEAL, Mr. Lawrence Cheung, Senior Sales Director for Greater China of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited, Mr. Jason Chan, Sustainability Marketing Manager for Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Asia Pacific of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited, and (on the screen) Mr. Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President for Packaging & Specialty Plastics of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited.

Under the terms of the MoU, SEAL and Dow’s collaboration will produce PCR resin based e-commerce packaging in Asia Pacific, offering sustainable courier bag solutions to top global e-commerce players. This will help to increase the recycled content of their packaging, a major step in achieving their sustainability targets. In addition, SEAL is also using Dow’s compatibilizer modification solutions in their effort to recycle plastic hangers waste the company collects, and designing new products with recyclability in focus.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Bambang Candra, Dow’s Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President for Packaging & Specialty Plastics, said: “This MoU is very meaningful in the Asia Pacific market because three of the top 10 ecommerce markets in the world are in this region. By using recycled content while maintaining packaging’s functional performance, every package delivered keeps plastics in the economy and out of the environment. This collaboration is in line with Dow’s 2035 sustainability target to close the loop by enabling 100% of Dow products sold into packaging applications to be reusable or recyclable.”

Mr. David So, Chairman of SEAL, said: “SEAL was founded in 2020 by our parent company China Eco-farming (HKEX: 8166), an investment holding company providing one-stop value chain services in Greater China. Their current projects on carbon offset and carbon neutrality fall in line with the latest policy address by President Xi Qinping at the 14th five-year plan (2021-2025). SEAL initially started with the recycling of used hangers made of Polystyrene and Polypropylene. As an ambitious company, our vision is to expand our recycling projects through application and material bases, including recycling LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) from courier bags, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) from water buckets, nylon materials from electrical appliances and PVB from glass lamination. Our recycling collaboration with Dow allows us to introduce the first PCR plastics into the manufacturing of courier bags at our packaging facility in Dongguan, which is intended to meet the sustainability commitment of the Fortune Top 50 e-commerce enterprises.”

SEAL’s flagship site in Fanling handles and treats nearly 36,000 metric tons of worldwide waste and recyclables annually. It houses the largest shredder in Hong Kong to separate the metal parts from consume plastic waste like hangers and shred the plastic into small pieces for further processes. In addition, SEAL’s in-house laboratory provides tests of the separated materials, results of which help determine the recycling blending formula and ensure quality control of the final production of plastic pellets.

SEAL will continue exploring collaboration with different entities, including private companies and NGOs to establish partnerships, all aims at expanding SEAL’s sources of secure and sufficient plastic waste, increasing the recycling capacity, as well as ensuring a larger variety of plastics, such as PE (Polyethylene), PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) for recycling.

Community education is among the key initiatives SEAL currently is undertaking to promote the awareness of the plastic recycling industry in Hong Kong. Through site visits for schools, young generations will have the opportunity to learn about the plastic recycling processes and recoverable materials, as well as SEAL’s sustainable initiatives and solutions to plastic waste related issues.

“I believe SEAL’s vision is in line with Hong Kong’s long-term strategic plan for a more circular economy. We are immensely proud of our plastic recycling-based industrial production here in Hong Kong in such a sustainable manner,” Mr. So concluded.

All guests attending the MoU signing ceremony were given a special souvenir Prince Seal, which is one of SEAL’s first recycled products. He represents the importance of plastic recycling in alleviating pollution on the earth’s ecosystems. Prince Seal is not just a toy; it is made of 25% recycled products symbolizing the possibility of producing PCR products appreciated by us all.

Link to Event Photos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FnGkxhXrFcAjQ7b9nXWBO3pOBA-rhr0U?usp=sharing

Photo Captions:

1) Mr. Pak Kwan, Commercial Director of Ravago Group is giving a plant tour to guests before the event commenced.

2) Mr. David So, Chairman of SEAL is making opening remarks at the ceremony.

3) Mr. Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President for Packaging & Specialty Plastics of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited is giving speech at the ceremony through video conferencing.

4) The main representatives, stakeholders and strategic partners of both parties of this MoU: (from the left) Mr. Pak Kwan, Commercial Director of Ravago Group, Mr. David So, Chairman of SEAL, Mr. Lawrence Cheung, Senior Sales Director for Greater China of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited, Mr. Jason Chan, Sustainability Marketing Manager for Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Asia Pacific of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited, and (on the screen) Mr. Bambang Candra, Asia Pacific Commercial Vice President for Packaging & Specialty Plastics of Dow Chemical Pacific Limited.

5) The MoU Signing Ceremony wrapped up with great success. Group photo of key representatives, stakeholders, strategic partners, and all participants.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

About SEAL


Seal Eco Advance Limited (SEAL) is a recycling company established in 2020. The company’s recycling facilities in Hong Kong collect waste plastics and recycle them into useful and sustainable raw materials and products. SEAL’s flagship site is situated in Fanling, Hong Kong, handling and treating nearly 36,000 metric tons of the globe’s waste and recyclables annually. The site includes a Waste to Classification and Cleaning Process, a Waste Recycling Centre and a Recycling Education Centre. SEAL’s mission is to collect waste from the governments, NGOs, firms and households, recycling away from landfill efficiently and responsibly producing recycling products from the waste, which in turn help different parties to reduce carbon footprint and save our Mother Earth. For more information, please visit www.seal.com.hk

#Dow #SEAL

DHL Supply Chain Thailand joins forces with Green Spot to distribute beverages across the nation to support medical staff in their fight against COVID-19

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021 – From 14 to 21 May 2021, DHL Supply Chain Thailand partnered with Green Spot, the leading soy milk manufacturer in Thailand, to deliver approximately 250,000 units of Green Spot drinks – Vitamilk and V-Soy (valued at over four million Baht) to communities, hospitals, and field hospitals nationwide. Utilizing 10 trucks to travel about 8,000 kilometers across the country, the joint initiative aims to support frontline responders across 80 hospitals in their fight against COVID-19, in recognition of their efforts to combat the pandemic.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 66 billion euros in 2020. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.

About Green Spot

Vitamilk was established by Green Spot Co. Ltd., a beverage manufacturer with a long history since 1954. Besides Vitamilk, Green Spot also produces a wide range of quality products, including Green Spot orange drink and V-Soy soymilk, all of which are internationally recognized. As an expert in the production and marketing of soymilk products, the company’s success is guaranteed by a big volume of exports to more than 50 countries across the world. The brand is now recognized as one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of soymilk products.

#DHL

M1 Now Offers New iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini with 5G in Stunning New Purple

Just as Apple unveiled the new purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, M1 goes full throttle with its official launch. Its exclusive mobile plan promotions and deals ensure all loyal customers get a fully personalised experience, with multiple base plans and mobile add-ons. M1 customers can now order the new iPhone 12 Purple series both online and in-stores.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021With the reveal of the new purple iPhone 12, M1 Limited sets itself up as one of the first network providers in Singapore to offer the handset. This announcement came just days after Apple unveiled the new stunning colour on April 21. With the official launch having gone live since April 30, 2021, M1 differentiates itself with mobile plan bundles at unbeatable prices. Ardent fans of the brand can now purchase the model in-store, where sales have begun since the 1st of May.



A New Finish to Complement the 5G Experience

Featuring an advanced dual 12MP camera system, A14 Bionic chip, and an edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR display with OLED, the new edition iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini purple is beautifully designed and packed with other powerful capabilities, including the 5G experience you’ve been waiting for.

Unbeatable Mobile Phone Plan Deals

M1 stays true to its promise of delivering mobile plans that offer customers optimal flexibility with the Bespoke Flexi plans for each purple iPhone 12 variant.

Carrying both the purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in all three storage capacities – 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB – customers can get their hands on the latest edition starting from prices as low as $0 upfront payment on bespoke flexi plan. Depending on the model and monthly subscription fee, they can choose their ideal upfront device payment and plan add-ons. M1’s mobile plans also give customers the full 5G experience with the 5G Booster Pack that offers additional 25GB on top of their existing plans for just $5/mth.

Cut to the Chase and Embrace Purple with M1

Get the latest Apple release at M1 and enjoy unmatched discounts, bundle deals, and exclusive promotions. Place your orders online or head down to the M1 shops to get your hands on the new purple iPhone 12.

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 licences, being the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, 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 its made-to-measure offerings. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg

#M1

Laos Confirms 14 New Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update

Laos has confirmed 14 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 1,751.

Laos Extends Lockdown As Covid-19 Outbreak Continues

Laos extends lockdown for 15 days
Government Spokesperson and Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, Madame Thippakone Chanthavongsa

Laos has extended its lockdown across the country for a further 15 days as Covid-19 continues to spread in the country.

Trend Micro Named a Leader in Endpoint Security Software-as-a-Service

Independent research firm gives company highest possible score in threat prevention criterion

 

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 May 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced that it was named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Software As A Service, Q2 2021, which evaluated 12 of the top providers in the space, for its endpoint security offering, Apex One.

To read a full copy of the report, The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Software as a Service, Q2 2021, please click here: https://resources.trendmicro.com/AMEA-Forrester-Endpoint-Leadership-Report.html

The Forrester report gave an evaluation of Trend Micro’s Apex One, which it described as offering “…comprehensive endpoint threat prevention, threat detection, secure configuration, attack response, and data security capabilities within a wider portfolio of security products and services.”

Endpoint security is an increasingly important part of organizations’ multi-layered threat defense posture, requiring exceptional visibility and cross-generational threat detection capabilities to mitigate the risk posed by sophisticated threat actors.

“Over the past year, SaaS endpoint security and XDR have played a crucial role in keeping organizations and their distributed workforces secure as threat actors probe for new gaps in protection,” said Wendy Moore, vice president of product marketing for Trend Micro. “We believe being named a Leader by a respected independent authority speaks volumes about our product, vision and ability to deliver value for customers in a highly competitive market.”

“Buyers enjoy complete feature parity between the company’s on-premises and managed versions of Apex Central, allowing for easy transitions during the ‘hybrid’ phase.” “[Trend Micro’s] extended detection capabilities are robust and accessible from Trend Micro Vision One…” The report states that Trend Micro Vision One provides “…a separate console designed to consume telemetry and environment data from Trend Micro and third parties spanning network, cloud workload, email, and endpoint sources.”

“Forrester expects Trend Micro will continue to serve large organizations well, especially those with comprehensive endpoint security requirements,” the report’s profile of Trend Micro concluded.

Overall, Trend Micro received the maximum score possible (5.0) in the Threat Prevention criterion and in a total of 14 criteria of evaluation including: Malicious Behavior Protection, Extended Detection Breadth, Mobile Security, Data Security, Product Roadmap, and Enterprise Penetration.

Trend Micro Vision One, a foundational part of the company’s cybersecurity platform, delivers visibility and cross detection and response (XDR). It uses telemetry from endpoints in addition to email, servers, cloud workloads and networks to correlate detections and built-in threat intelligence.

The SaaS model offers a more agile, low maintenance delivery model increasingly favored by organizations and their remote workforces. The Trend Micro Vision One provides organizations with the increased visibility they need across all security layers to enable faster detection and response.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.trendmicro.com.hk

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