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Vang Vieng Locks Down Villages Amid Community Spread

Vang Vieng, Laos (Photo: Jason Rolan)
Vang Vieng, Laos (Photo: Jason Rolan)

Vang Vieng District in Vientiane Province has become the latest locality to lock down villages amid fears of community spread.

Laos Reaches Over 6,000 Cases of Covid-19 as Imported Cases Surge

Covid-19 Update

Laos has confirmed 380 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 6,299.

Vientiane’s Sangthong District Locks Down Amid Covid-19 Outbreak

Sangthong District under lockdown
Sangthong District (Photo: Jason Rolan)

Sangthong District in Vientiane Capital has locked down certain villages following the community spread of Covid-19 earlier this week.

VP Bank Announces Organisational Updates and New Appointments in Asia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – Leading international wealth manager and private bank, VP Bank Ltd, today announced several key changes within its Asia organisation. These appointments further affirm the bank’s dedication towards Strategy 2026, to grow its client relations and enhancing its competitive edge to seize opportunities in the region.

 

VP Wealth Management (Hong Kong) Ltd

 

Organisational Updates

 

1.       After a 15-year career with the bank, Clare Lam will be retiring from her role as Chief Representative/Head of Hong Kong on 30 September 2021. Clare will assume the role of Senior Advisor, effective 1 October 2021 (subject to the official appointment of the new Chief Representative/Head of Hong Kong). We thank Clare for her dedication and continued support for our Hong Kong office.

 

2.       As testament to the depth of VP Bank’s internal talents, Reto Marx will move from his current role as Head of Intermediaries and Private Banking Singapore to assume the responsibility of Chief Representative/Head of Hong Kong, effective 1 October 2021. Reto is a highly regarded financial professional with strong experience in private banking, asset management and intermediaries business. In his new role, Reto will relocate to Hong Kong and report to Chief Executive Officer Asia, Pamela Hsu Phua.

 

VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch

 

New Appointment

 

1.       Esther Fung joins as a Senior Wealth Planning Specialist in the rank of an Executive Director, with immediate effect. Given her extensive experience across Singapore and Hong Kong, Esther will support the development and broadening of VP Bank’s wealth and succession planning solutions in Asia. She brings over two decades of experience serving ultra-high net worth individuals and families providing sound advice and expertise to meet their wealth planning and family office needs. Prior to joining VP Bank, Esther worked for DBS, Equity Trust and BNP Paribas, and is a full member of the STEP organisation.

 

Organisational Updates

 

1.       Thomas Jost will be leaving the bank from his role as Head of Intermediaries Singapore to pursue other opportunities, with Markus Wolf stepping in to take over the role ad interim, effective 1 August 2021. Markus joined VP Bank Singapore in 2019 and was supporting the firm’s strategic plans in Asia. He has more than 15 years of Asia private banking experience in strategy development and business management. He will be reporting to the interim Head of Singapore, Thomas Rupf.

 

2.       Luca Kast will assume the newly created role of Business Manager Asia, reporting to Chief of Staff Asia, Heline Lam, effective 16 August 2021. Currently as Deputy Head of Operations Singapore, Luca has been with VP Bank for 4 years and in his new capacity, he will work closely with Heline to drive the strategic business initiatives for the region.

 

3.       Karen Tan, Head of Private Banking Singapore, will continue to lead the Private Banking business, reporting to interim Head of Singapore, Thomas Rupf.

 

“Through strengthening our team in Asia, VP Bank continues to be in a solid position to accelerate our growth in line with Strategy 2026. With Asia being a market of immense opportunities for VP Bank, we look forward to achieving greater success within the region,” highlighted Pamela Hsu Phua, CEO Asia of VP Bank.

 

VP Bank has geared its Strategy 2026 towards becoming an international Open Wealth Service pioneer for intermediaries and private clients.

About VP Bank Group

VP Bank established in 1956, is a leading bank in Liechtenstein with an international presence in Switzerland, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands. VP Bank Group offers comprehensive wealth management solutions for intermediaries and private individuals. VP Bank is listed on the Swiss stock exchange. It has an “A” rating from Standard & Poor’s as a well-capitalised and secure bank. It provides independent advice and access to leading investment houses through its open architecture. A standout feature of VP Bank is its strength in working with financial intermediaries and wealth managers to offer best in class solutions for clients.


About VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch


VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch is a boutique private bank with a client-centric business philosophy. With a presence in Singapore since 2008, it is the Asian branch of the Liechtenstein-based VP Bank Group.

VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch provides specialised wealth management solutions and family office services for high-net-worth clients and professional asset managers and is dedicated to the protection and growth of clients’ wealth. The bank offers a holistic suite of services in wealth management. Apart from private wealth management, VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch provides comprehensive services for asset managers and other financial intermediaries. The service offering comprises a trading platform, banking services – including e-banking and mobile banking – and operational support. Partnership arrangements with professionals include tailor-made investment advisory, discretionary management solutions, and custodian services.

VP Bank was awarded Best External Asset Manager Service Provider and Best Private Banking Regional Partnership at Greater China WealthBriefingAsia Awards for Excellence 2020 and Best Asia EAM Service Desk at Citywire Asia EAM Desk Awards 2020. In 2021, VP Bank was named Best Private Bank – Intermediary Services by Asian Private Banker and ‘Best Boutique Private Bank’ at the 9th annual WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2021.

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Explore Discovery Bay with the brand new “FUNtastic DB Guide” and enjoy FUNtastic Summer Rewards

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach –  30 July 2021 – Discovery Bay launches a new “FUNtastic DB Guide” tailored for summer explorers who want to dive deep into the destination. One can also spending rewards while unwinding in Discovery Bay for a total FUNtastic Summer holiday.

 

Explore Discovery Bay & Experience FUNtastic Summer x Keigo Family Photo-Hunt

At Discovery Bay, you can show-off your skating skills at the international-standard DB Ice Rink, have a leisure stroll along Tai Pak Beach, seek an outdoor adventure various hiking trails or enjoy a wide range of international cuisines at D’Deck and take a staycation at Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong resort hotel. The Guide has featured three popular itineraries – Family Day Out, Island Romance and The Great Outdoors for those who are planning for a memorable getaway with loved ones . So turn the pages and discover a world of possibilities at Discovery Bay!

 

This summer, the crocodile, giraffe, rabbit, sloth, Mr. Baguette and more characters created by famous Japanese illustrator Keigo have landed Discovery Bay!  They will show up at various photo spots around Discovery Bay to share their sense of humour and positivity, and offer FUNtastic photo-taking opportunities to all. 

Endless Fun and Offers!  FUNtastic Summer Rewards x Summer Lucky Draw

During 1st to 31st August 2021, each electronic payment of HKD500 or above (maximum two same-day receipts) at designated Discovery Bay outlet(s) will be entitled to ONE FUNtastic Summer Pass#, which includes one HKD50 F&B voucher, one HKD50 shopping voucher # and one pass to participate in the Keigo Family mobile game. A limited-edition Keigo x Discovery Bay premiums can be redeemed upon completion of the mobile game. Payment via AliPay, Octopus, WeChat Pay or Tap & Go will be rewarded with an extra HKD50 Discovery Bay F&B voucher#.

 

FUNtastic Summer Rewards Redemption Details

Redemption period: 1st to 31st August 2021

Time: 12:00 – 21:30

Location: 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.

 

FUNtastic Summer Lucky Draw

From now on until 31st August, 2021, each electronic payment of HKD200 or above (one same-day receipt) at selected retail shops from Monday to Friday, or electronic payment of HKD800 (one same-day receipt) at selected retail shops on Saturday and Sunday will be entitled to one lucky draw ticket^ and have a chance to win valuable prizes as part of the FUNtastic summer fun!

 

10 winners will be drawn on 1st September 2021. Each of them will receive the following prizes:

  • Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong Mountain View Suite two days one night accommodation with buffet breakfast (two sets)
  • Discovery Bay shopping voucher HKD1,000
  • Discovery Bay dining voucher HKD1,000
  • Discovery Bay Ice Rink Skating voucher HKD400 

     (Total prize valued at HKD 68,000)

FUNtastic Summer Lucky Draw Ticket Redemption Details

Redemption period: now till 31st August 2021

Time: 12:00 – 21:30

Location: Concierge, DB Plaza

*Trade promotion competition license number: 54586-7

#Terms and conditions apply ^One ticket per person per purchase

 

For more information of Discovery Bay FUNtastic DB Guide and Summer promotions, please visit:

Website :

www.visitdiscoverybay.com

Facebook :

@VisitDiscoveryBay

Instagram :

@visitdiscoverybay

Email ﹕

explore@visitdbay.com

 

Official Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PoCkHXhm7BI2TgyQZqFtDlFbm-iLytq0?usp=sharing

 

Appendix 1: Discovery Bay FUNtastic DB Guide (download link)

Appendix 2: Specialty Shops and Check-in Spots at Discovery Bay

Retail Shops:

European Touch

European Touch is passionate about bringing the flavours of Europe to consumers. It offers goods that reflect our vision – making it possible for everyone to Eat Better and Feel Better. The picks of “european touch’s choice” consist of products that are fairly and sustainably produced or products that have earned the choice for their premium quality. When the catalogue is curated, it strives for creating Value for Value.

 

felix & mina

The concept of “felix & mina” together with our philosophy “live the moment, live with consciousness” originated in Frankfurt Germany, by passionate mums who love “Mini ” Fashion. We wanted to create children’s wear that has great design, but is also safe for both kids and the environment. The family concept store by felix & mina in Discovery Bay merges fashion, art, design and fun, creating a sensory experience, punctuates with curated spaces of stunning visual merchandising and collaborations. It provides customers with a great selection of modern children’s wear and family orientated lifestyle products which ensure every family member can enjoy shopping in the store.

Islandwake

Established in 1995, ISLAND WAKE is the first one-stop shop for extreme sports shop equipment in Hong Kong specialized in water sports and skiing equipment and apparel. It carries 100 brands including Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, Reef, Sun Bum, Smoothstar, Havaianas, Liquid Force, Hyperlite, Thirtytwo, Gentemstick, K2 Snowboarding, MasterCraft, Fliteboard, etc.

 

Lareina

Stylish collection of fashion and products that fit the need of any modern ladies in town. Targeting at bringing out the pride and style in all women, Lareina offers tailored consultation advice to shoppers at large.


Polishfood.hk

Featuring a vast selection of food and groceries sourced directly from Poland, Polishfood.hk is your one-stop boutique for Polish meats, dairy products, confectioneries, ethnic Polish cuisines and organic produce. With products flown to Hong Kong weekly, the newest and the best gourmet of Poland awaits your discovery.

 

Red Velvet Designs

Delicately designed by shop owner and designer Kavita Mathur, every piece in store is a bespoke piece of art that can be personalized in every way for you. Kavita loves sharing home decoration insights with customers and is a master in custom designed homeware, carpets or even furniture. Regardless of the size, pattern, style and space, Red Velvet is here to help you effortlessly build your dream home.

 

Slowood

Slowood is an eco-friendly lifestyle store that makes sustainable shopping so easy for you. Browse from a wide range of imported European homeware, personal care products, sundries, healthcare goods, groceries and more.

 

Tree of Joy

Promoting “Play, Learn & Grow in Joy”, Tree of Joy boasts a vast and high-quality selection of educational toys, interactive storybooks and specialty wooden toys imported from Europe to let children’s imagination take off.

YOPE

A family-friendly brand from Poland — YOPE continues to create wonders for ladies and gentlemen with sustainable personal care and home care products formulated with skin-safe, natural, environmentally friendly ingredients and distinctive fragrances.

Gourmet Dining:

Bones and Blades

A premium specialty butcher shop featuring grain-fed meat, with a wide range of cuts and grades for beef, as well as other gourmet meats. Select your favourite cut and have it prepared perfectly to your taste. Excite your palate with the rich and juicy Italian gourmet sausages made exclusively in-house. After a sumptuous meal, bring home meats and cold cuts for culinary fun with your family. Bones and Blades’ experienced team is here to provide professional advice according to your taste and recipe.

The Coffee Academïcs

The Coffee Academïcs Discovery Bay is the latest café concept by The Academïcs Group, the first dining outlet on the outlying island. The unique concept ties together a coffee dispensary and retail corner with a dine-in café & restaurant space.  For the very first time, The Coffee Academics will feature a one-stop self-ordering system, customers can scan, order and enjoy at their own pace with ease.  The Coffee Academïcs Discovery Bay is a new destination for coffee, nature, and lifestyle lovers.

 

 

Other check-in spots:

Seaside dining at D’Deck

Treat yourself with a feast at D’Deck, the renowned seaside alfresco dinning spot. Most of the restaurants have outdoor seating areas allowing you to enjoy cuisine with spectacular seaviews. Lovers of spicy Mexican delicacies must not miss the exquisite Mexican cuisine at Coyote Mexican Cantina. Its homemade nachos and traditional dishes will wake every taste bud up. Embrace yourself in sentiments français with the fine French cuisine and European cocktails at 22° North. The recently renovated Italian restaurant iL Bel Paese cooks fresh imported ingredients which refresh your taste and sight. Solera Spanish Restaurant near the pier is famous for its classic Spanish seafood and traditional dishes. Its innovative cuisine will surprise Spanish cuisine lovers.

 

New ice rink with international standard facility

Discovery Bay Ice Rink creates wonderful and unique memories for you. Whether you look for leisurely family time or a thrilling competition, this “Ice Dreamland” is here for you to explore. An international standard ice rink, DB Ice Rink is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a world-class professional coaching team which will take your skating experience to another level. The DB Ice Rink is just a starting point for your leisure and entertainment journey. A day of beach fun in Discovery Bay, or dining experience in open space is just a step away. Now head to DB Ice Rink and experience the wonder of Discovery Bay!

 

Discovery Bay North Love Lock Promenade

As the bus from Discovery Bay Pier arrives, the first landmark you see is the European style clock tower, and next you will arrive at the Love Lock Promenade. Parents may wish to relive their dating memories and seal their names here with their own love locks. The seaside promenade offers scenery of southern European architectures and coastline of sea and sky, you will feel if you are in Europe.

The Pavilion and Central Park

Along the seaside promenade past Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, you will find this glass-walled white pyramid. This seaside auditorium has hosted countless romantic weddings and brought back sweet wedding day memories of many couples. After only 10 minutes’ walk from Discovery North Waterfront, you will reach Central Park surrounded by large green patches, artificial lakes and fountains and verdant trees. The tranquil and pretty environment is perfect for walks and taking pictures or running and discharging for children.

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. A Free Ride is offered to diners at designated restaurants1 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.

1 Designated restaurant include: 22˚North, 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, MooFish, Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food, PizzaExpress, Solera Spanish Restaurant, Taste of Thai, Three Sheets Marquee Bar, Viet Bu Tong Kitchen & Bar and Zak’s

2 Dine ‘N Ride offer is valid only for dinner consumption (6pm to 11:30pm) from Monday to Friday, and for lunch / dinner consumption (12 noon to 11:30pm) on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Customers should redeem and use the offer within the day of consumption. The “Dine ‘N Ride Service Counter” is located at the glass house near Discovery Bay Pier.

#DiscoveryBay

“SCOPES Driven by Porsche” Unites Creative Trailblazers Across Southeast Asia in First-Ever Virtual Edition

Enabled by the sports car manufacturer’s hallmark brand values, the virtual festival is set to catalyse and accelerate positive change

  • Porsche Asia Pacific is presenting “SCOPES driven by Porsche” to curate and provide a creative platform inspired by values that are an essential part of the Porsche brand DNA, and at the same time reflective of the Asian zeitgeist
  • From 1 August 2021, the first virtual edition of “SCOPES driven by Porsche” (SCOPES) will bring together a community of Southeast Asian trailblazers, all of whom are shaping the future now in the fields of art and design, music, lifestyle and sustainability
  • Porsche is inviting creative talents in Southeast Asia to submit their stories for an opportunity to collaborate with the brand

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – Timeless design, emotional performance – these are attributes Porsche is known and loved for all over the world. But the true driving force that has propelled the brand over the last seven decades and more has always been a spirit of creativity, pushing boundaries, and shaping the future. After all, the brand was built when founder Ferry Porsche turned his dream of creating the perfect sports car into a reality.

 

In this pioneering spirit, Porsche Asia Pacific is presenting SCOPES in Southeast Asia, to curate and provide temporary spaces for those who are driven by dreams, going beyond cultural conventions to pursue their passions and create the perspectives of tomorrow.

 

This will be the first virtual edition of SCOPES, and the festival will span over two months, hosted on an independent platform to unite a young, dynamic group of creators from Southeast Asia. From 1 August 2021, SCOPES will feature a variety of inspiring stories including documentaries, workshops, podcast series, interactive live panels and talks to encourage exchanges and dialogues on what the future in Southeast Asia could look like with visionaries and driven individuals helping to shape the narrative.

Defining Our Scope


The themes that are central to SCOPES are rooted in values that make up the Porsche DNA, and are simultaneously very present in the Asian zeitgeist – a pioneering spirit in harmony with tradition, design, and sustainability. Together, these values form the foundation to create engaging and distinctive content to ignite an exchange between creative minds.

 

“Southeast Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world, and it is energised by a young, dynamic group of creators, making it the ideal environment to launch the first virtual edition of ‘SCOPES’. In typical Porsche spirit, we took the challenges imposed on us from the global pandemic, and turned it into a larger opportunity to tell the story of what drives our brand, and connect with a like-minded group of creative individuals through a concept that speaks to a new era, new audiences, and new forms of engagement,” said Yannick Ott, Marketing Director of Porsche Asia Pacific.

 

Uniting the region’s driven individuals


The visual direction of SCOPES was defined by Theseus Chan, an internationally renowned graphic artist from Singapore, who designed and conceptualised a new logo that captures the essence of design, sustainability, and the idea of a pioneering spirit. The variety of art elements encapsulates the multi-cultural influences and the mix of modern and traditional elements in the region.

 

SCOPES also invited four renowned women of the arts, Narelle Kheng, Ramengvrl, Jess Connelly, and Suboi, who will share their journeys in pursuing their dreams while breaking out of cultural norms. Through an intimate portrayal of confidence, creativity, and the drive to create a better future, SCOPES will provide a platform for them to share their stories and put Asian female artists on the map, and empower other female artists with similar ambitions in the industry.

 

Suboi, known as Vietnam’s “Queen of Hip Hop,” who famously rapped with former U.S. President Barack Obama while he beatboxed, will conclude the line-up on a high note with an experimental documentary. Narrated by Suboi, the documentary will feature five chapters that are separated into distinct rooms, each taking a unique conceptual approach, exploring her multi-layered personality, or creative visions and inspirations.

 

Over several weeks, Green Is The New Black, Asia’s first ever conscious festival and platform, will drive conversations by hosting sustainability live panel discussions with thought leaders and industry experts who are at the forefront of change in the food, fashion, and urban communities. There will also be a special preview of “The Naked Arctic Adventure”, a documentary that chronicles Green Is The New Black founders, Stephanie Dickson, and Paula Miquelis, on their expedition to the Arctic Circle to witness the effects of climate change first-hand.

 

In a series on Wonderfruit, a popular music, art, and lifestyle festival in Thailand, SCOPES will showcase the community of driven individuals who are shaping the future with their innovations in art and architecture, food, wellness, and music. One of the films, titled “Art in a field: A look behind the art curation at Wonderfruit,” will explore the curation and collaboration with various artists to design a festival that is rooted in sustainability.

 

A place for creative exchange


1880, a social club born of the notion that conversations make the world a better place, will provide a junction for dialogues between passionate individuals from different walks of life. Under the theme “Driving Tomorrow”, the series will share their stories told from their own lens:

  • Anna Haotanto, founder of The New Savvy, Asia’s leading financial and career platform for women
  • Dr. Parag Khanna, a leading global strategy advisor who has been an advisor to the U.S. National Intelligence Council, and author of The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century
  • Dr. Ayesha Khanna, CEO of ADDO AI, an artificial intelligence advisory firm and incubator
  • Leanne Robers, co-founder and co-CEO of She Loves Tech, the world’s largest start-up competition and accelerator programme for women-led and women-impacting tech start-ups
  • Lorin Winata, founder of Melati Drinks, Asia’s first non-alcoholic aperitif crafted from Indonesian wellness tonics

As dialogue and spirit of collaboration are an essential hallmark for SCOPES, Porsche is keen to bring together even more creative minds in this region, and is calling for submissions on the platform for a chance to be featured. Creative contributors such as artists, film makers, visionary entrepreneurs or designers are invited to share their vision of, “What’s Your Scope?”. They can submit their projects that shape the future now linked to a pioneering spirit in harmony with tradition, sustainability, and design.

 

The first virtual edition of SCOPES will run from 1 August to mid-September. “SCOPES driven by Porsche” first premiered in Berlin, followed by Amsterdam and Tokyo, and will head to Warsaw after the Southeast Asian edition is completed.

 

For further details and the latest updates, visit the website virtual.scopes.asia and follow @scopes_drivenbyporsche on Instagram.

Appendix – Featured Trailblazers

 

Theseus Chan

Known for his iconic guerrilla, and collage approach mixed of different graphic elements and designs, Theseus’ works often feature a strong range of materials and printing technology. He is also known internationally for his work for Comme De Garcons, Louis Vuitton and Gerhard Steidl. He is one of four overseas artists, along with 16 Japanese artists, selected to produce artworks for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

 

Jess Connelly

Sultry singer Jess Connelly makes evocative songs from the heart. Her records dabble in Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Electronic, and other genres. Spending most of her younger years growing up in Australia, Jess has made Manila, Philippines her home since high school.

Narelle Kheng

Narelle is a 27-year-old, Singapore-based singer and actress. She made her debut as part of local pop quartet The Sam Willows as their bassist and vocalist. Before her debut, she studied Theatre Studies and Drama in junior college, which has led to an acting career alongside her music one. As a solo artist, she strives to build a comfort-community of hope through her music; a safe haven to express oneself for anyone and everyone who feels lonely or lost.

 

Ramengvrl

Known for her infectious bars and unique, straight-to-the-point fashionable style, Ramengvrl has made her mark with edge and consistency. Winning Song of the Year titles in 2018 and 2019, she was named Indonesia’s future of Rap by VICE.

Suboi

Hàng Lâm Trang Anh, known by her stage name Suboi, is a Vietnamese rapper, singer, and songwriter. Raised in Saigon, where she lives, Suboi is the first Vietnamese female rapper to become successful in her country and is considered Vietnam’s queen of Hip Hop.

 

Dr. Parag Khanna

Dr. Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveller, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm. Parag’s newest book is MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us (2021), which was preceded by The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019).

 

Dr. Ayesha Khanna

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm and incubator. She has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to leading corporations and governments.

 

Lorin Winata

Lorin Winata is the founder of Melati Drinks, Asia’s first non-alcoholic aperitif crafted from Indonesian wellness tonics. The 27-year-old worked previously worked in venture capital, and all the late nights spent entertaining left the health-conscious Winata searching for more nourishing alternatives. When she couldn’t find them, she decided to make her own and crafted an uplifting, restorative, zero-alcohol, plant-based aperitif.

 

Anna Haotanto

Anna Haotanto is the Managing Partner & COO of ABZD Capital and the Managing Director & CMO of Gourmet Food Holdings, an investment firm focusing on opportunities in the global F&B industry. She is also the founder (former CEO) of The New Savvy – Asia’s leading financial, investments and career platform for women.

Leanne Robers

Leanne Robers is an entrepreneur, start-up advisor, community builder and public speaker. Leanne is the Co-Founder of She Loves Tech, the world’s largest start-up competition and accelerator program for women-led and women-impact tech start-ups.

 

Stephanie Dickson

Stephanie Dickson is the founder of Green Is The New Black, Asia’s first Conscious Festival and media platform, for people who want to live more sustainably by improving the way they think, work and consume while doing more good in the world. Her mission is to advance collective consciousness through conversations, content, and experiences, supporting people to find inspiration, gain knowledge and be able to take action to create a better lives for themselves and the planet.

About Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, the leading sports car manufacturer based in Stuttgart. Best known for the 911 model line, Porsche also produces the Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models. In 2019, it introduced the Taycan, the first fully-electric sports car.

Porsche Asia Pacific commenced operations on 1 October 2001 and currently oversees 13 countries from its headquarters in Singapore: Brunei, Cambodia, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. As a market incubator, it offers support to its importers and dealers in After Sales, Business Development, Marketing, New Business Fields, Public Relations and Sales, helping them to further professionalise operations, cater to customer needs to ultimately grow their business.

Please note: Resources for journalists are available at the Porsche Newsroom (http://newsroom.porsche.de) and the Porsche Press Database (http://presse.porsche.de)

Christophorus Magazine is now available online at http://www.christophorus.porsche.com/.

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2021 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast 20 & Rising Star Program open for applications

Rekindling Hong Kong’s economic growth through innovation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – The 2021 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast 20 & Rising Star program (Deloitte Hong Kong Tech Fast Program) is open for applications.

 

This year, Deloitte is pleased to join forces with Strategic Partners Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport), Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund; Official Knowledge Partner, The Business School of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST); and Diamond Sponsor, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). Other supporting organizations include Beyond Ventures, City University of Hong Kong’s HK Tech 300, Greater Bay Area Homeland Investments, HKUST’s Entrepreneurship Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Institute for Entrepreneurship, the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform, and SQ Capital.

 

Deloitte Hong Kong Tech Fast Program Lead Partner, Philip Law says, “Fast-growing technology companies are key drivers of Hong Kong’s economic recovery and status as a transformation hub in the Greater Bay Area development blueprint. The program is one of the most objective rankings, recognizing the effort, dedication, and resilience of technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies. Since the launch of this year’s program in mid-June, all of Hong Kong’s new unicorns and many remarkable tech companies have submitted their applications. We expect more nominations to come in before the enrolment deadline.”

 

HSBC’s Managing Director, Head of Client Coverage, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, Thomas Elliott says, “HSBC is committed to supporting the next generation of high-growth and innovation businesses. It is our pleasure to recognise these Hong Kong enterprises with strong potential through Deloitte Tech Fast, and help them capture the opportunities presented by the new economy in the GBA.”

 

Now in its 3rd year in Hong Kong, Deloitte Tech Fast identifies fast-growing companies, recognizing their creativity, innovation, and high business potential; while providing a platform to promote their market eminence, meet successful peers, and connect with investors. Past winners include WeLab, SenseTime, GOGOX, Klook, unicorns in Hong Kong and companies from vanguard segments including internet, software, new media, new energy, life sciences, and robotics. With its extensive coverage of technology companies and Deloitte’s stringent evaluation methodology, Deloitte Tech Fast Program is known as “the Oscars for high technology companies”.

 

Deloitte Tech Fast welcomes applications from fast-growing companies and technology firms in Hong Kong and Macau with at least three years of business operations and operating revenue of at least HKD1,200,000 for the 2018 fiscal year. With a shorter business history, companies can join Deloitte Hong Kong Rising Star by providing a written description of their backgrounds, management teams, core competencies, business models, products, technologies, industries and market recognition.

 

For more details about Deloitte Tech Fast and how to enrol, visit here. The deadline for enrolment is 15 August 2021.

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Kerry Logistics Network Extends Coverage in Latin America with New Office in Peru

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 July 2021 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is extending its coverage in Latin America by opening an office in Lima, Peru, increasing the number of countries and territories in its global network to 60. Having commenced operations in July 2021, Kerry Logistics Peru S.A.C. (‘Kerry Logistics Peru’) extends Kerry Logistics Network’s presence in Latin America, boosting its international freight forwarding capability and tapping into the Peruvian export trade.

Kerry Logistics Peru offers a range of supply chain solutions from air and ocean freight to customs clearance and domestic transportation across the country. Its target markets include the mining industry, apparel, automotive, high-tech as well as pharmaceutical. For the mining industry, which constitutes Peru’s principal source of economic growth as the world’s second largest producer of copper, silver and zinc, the Peru team will provide dedicated air and ocean freight for import and export as well as transporting of mining equipment and component parts. The Lima office is also well-placed to provide export services to Peruvian apparel manufacturers for the distribution of high-quality cotton products to international brands and fine alpaca garments to the world. In addition, the team provides industrial project logistics solutions to the oil & gas, renewables, power & energy sectors.

William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “The opening of the new Peru office marks a significant move for Kerry Logistics Network to expand our network in Latin America. Leveraging our extensive network and expertise in Asia, we are well-positioned to capitalise on the trade between Peru and China, which is currently Peru’s biggest export trader. Our strengthened foothold in the Americas, including the connections from Huntsville, Alabama, and Miami, Florida in the US to Latin America, will facilitate intercontinental transportation of goods in the wake of massive disruptions to the global supply chains.”

Kerry Logistics Network has vast experience in the Latin American market with wide airport and port coverage, bonded warehousing capacity and domestic door-to-door delivery solutions.

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), industrial project logistics, to cross-border e-commerce, last-mile fulfilment and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 60 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$53 billion in 2020 and is the largest international logistics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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