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Zuellig Pharma and Karo Healthcare strengthen partnership across key markets in Asia


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2024 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, has announced that it has expanded its commercialisation partnership with Karo Healthcare (“Karo”). Founded in 1987, Karo is a leading European consumer healthcare company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with products available in more than 90 countries.

Under the new agreement, Zuellig Pharma will be the exclusive commercialisation partner for Karo’s over-the-counter (OTC) brand Lamisil®, a product for the treatment of fungal infections, across Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. With industry-leading coverage across healthcare professionals and retail pharmacies in Asia and in-market commercial expertise, ZP Therapeutics, the commercial division of Zuellig Pharma, will be steering this partnership.

Zuellig Pharma has had a strong commercialisation partnership with Karo since 2019 for its product portfolio in the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia.

“We are excited to work with Karo to expand access and availability of its products. As an integrated healthcare solutions company, this partnership will also play a key role in the strengthening of Zuellig Pharma’s consumer health portfolio as we grow in key markets such as Korea and Taiwan,” said John Graham, Group CEO, Zuellig Pharma. “I’m confident that ZP Therapeutics’ extensive partner network and proven commercial expertise will be critical in facilitating greater access for in-demand consumer healthcare products in Asia.”
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About Zuellig Pharma

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our mission is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 16 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

ZP Therapeutics, a division of Zuellig Pharma, is the commercialisation partner of choice for the healthcare industry with offices in 13 countries across Asia and over 2,500 associates. A catalyst in improving patient journeys and healthcare outcomes through commercial excellence, robust in-market capabilities and strong ethical principles, ZP Therapeutics is a trusted partner for expanding patient access and providing innovations to the healthcare community.

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ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Snowflake Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – SNOW

New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – March 16, 2024 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Class A common stock of Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: SNOW) between September 16, 2020 and March 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 29, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Snowflake Class A common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Snowflake class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22950 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 29, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Snowflake had systematically oversold capacity to customers which created a misleading appearance of the demand for Snowflake’s products and services; (2) Snowflake had provided significant discounts to its customers prior to its initial public offering (“IPO”) that temporarily boosted sales but would not be sustainable after the IPO and/or necessitate platform efficiency adjustments that negatively impacted client consumption and Snowflake’s revenue and profit margins; (3) as a result, Snowflake’s customers were poised to roll over a material amount of unused credits (and thereby cannibalize future sales) at the end of their contracts’ terms or to refuse to renew their contracts at prior consumption levels or at all; and (4) consequently, Snowflake’s product revenue and remaining performance obligations had been artificially inflated leading up to and during the Class Period. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Snowflake class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22950 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

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Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024 Now Open for Nomination

Introducing New Award Category “Community Housing” and New Award Type “Theme Award”


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 March 2024 Jointly organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors – Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS-PFMD) and The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited (HKAPMC), the biennial award, Quality Property and Facility Management Award 2024 (QPFMA 2024) held the Official Launch Day cum Seminar on 14 March, with participation of over 70 industry professionals and jury members. QPFMA 2024 are now open for nominations until 3 May 2024. Applicants could enjoy the early bird discount if nominations are submitted by 16 April 2024.

QPFMA 2024 introduces a new award category “Theme Award,” focusing on the judging criteria of ” Wellness Harmony Community Establishment.” With this year Award Theme “Professional PFM Services Establishing a Wellness Harmony Community,” which aims to emphasise the significance of well-being in alignment with societal expectations and to meet the increasing pursuit of happiness among citizens. QPFMA 2024 highlights the connection between Professional Property and Facility Management (PFM) and wellness, the award seeks to acknowledge and promote organisations and practitioners who demonstrate excellence and exceptional achievements in enhancing occupant experience and well-being, while fostering harmony within society. The goal of QPFMA 2024 is to contribute value to the community and make Hong Kong an even better place to live—a truly ideal community. To celebrate the achievements of well-planned and managed Social Housing Projects and recognise the market expansion of Light Public Housing and Transitional Housing, which have recently been completed under the guidance of the Hong Kong Housing Authority, Social Enterprises, Non-Profit Organizations, and Non-Governmental Organizations, QPFMA 2024 has expanded its Award Categories. A new category called “Community Housing” has been introduced within the residential category. This expansion enables the separate assessment and evaluation of “Public Rental Housing” and “Subsidised Sales Housing” projects, facilitating comparison based on similar space attributes and resource scales. Various indicators related to Health Culture, Safety Quality, Inclusion in the community, the sense of belonging for occupants, and occupants’ experiences will be utilised to evaluate these housing projects.

In addition, the “Shopping Centre Category” has now been divided into two streams: Small & Medium Scale and Large Scale, within the Non-Residential Award Category. Sr Dr Kenny CHAN Kwok-hung, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors – Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS-PFMD) and Convenor of the QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee, highlighted the importance of professionalism in Property and Facility Management (PFM) services during his welcome remarks: “Professionalism in Property and Facility Management (PFM) services is fundamentally vital for alleviating the quality of life for Hong Kong citizens. PFM professionals play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of various properties and adding value to assets. QPFMA 2024 acts as a platform to recognise the excellence demonstrated by industry professionals and inspires them to learn from one another, collectively raising the standards of the industry.”

QPFMA 2024 Head Juror, Sr Hon. Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP stated in his keynote speech: “The theme of this competition embodies our pursuit of a harmonious community and emphasizes the crucial role of property and facility management in creating a happy community.”

Sr Dr Edmond CHENG Kam-wah, President of the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited, stated in his closing remarks: “This year, the QPFMA 2024 Launch Day cum Seminar received overwhelming support from over 40 Government departments, property management companies, institutional and academic organisations. This widespread support underscores the industry’s unified commitment towards the shared objective of establishing a wellness harmony community for the residents’ well-being. The award aims to elevate the standards of Property and Facility Management (PFM) services, advocate for PFM professionalism, and transparently showcase the dedication and diligence of industry professionals to the public.”

Award Categories:

(1) Residential (2) Non-Residential (3) Refurbishment / Renovation
Large-Scale Residential

Shopping Centre (Small & Medium-Scale) Large-Scale Residential

Medium-Scale Residential

Shopping Centre (Large-Scale)

Medium-Scale Residential

Small-Scale Residential

Office Building (Small & Medium-Scale) Small-Scale Residential

Public Rental Housing

Office Building (Large-Scale)

Commercial

Subsidised Sales Housing

Industrial & Car Park Building

Community Housing

Institutional

Award Type* Description
Grand Award This represents the highest level of recognition for buildings or facilities within their respective categories.
Excellence Award There will be recognition of excellence for each nomination category.
Certificate of Merit There will be recognition of merit(s) for each nomination that has passed the First Screening, Site Visits and that has been presented at the Finalist Presentation to Jury Panel cum Conference.
Theme Award The award will be granted to one project among all the finalist projects which achieved the best result in Establishing a Wellness Harmony Community, as per the assessment criteria of QPFMA 2024 theme.

* The QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee reserves the final right not to bestow an award if the Jury Panel deems no nomination is worth receiving a particular award. The decision of the Jury Panel shall be final


Jury Panel (The sequence of jury members is arranged in alphabetical order according to their English surnames)

To ensure impartiality and inclusivity, QPFMA 2024 is honoured to invite a diverse panel of industry leaders from various backgrounds to serve as jury members, including:

Head Juror
Sr Hon. Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP
President of Guangdong Property and Facilities Management Association of the Greater Bay Area cum
Legislative Council Member (Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape) Legislative Council, HKSAR
Jurors
Sr Dr. Kenny CHAN Kwok-hung
Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors – Property and Facility Management Division cum QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee Convenor
Mr. James CHAN Yum-min
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Hong Kong Housing Society
Ms. Patricia CHANG Yuk-kam
President of The Hong Kong Institute of Housing
Sr Dr. Edmond CHENG Kam-wah
President of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited
Sr Dr. CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS
Chairman of Hong Kong Green Building Council
Prof. HE Shenjing
Head of Department and Professor of The University of Hong Kong – Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Architecture
Mr. Alex HO Kwing-kwong
Director – Industry Development, Construction Industry Council
Sr Prof. Eddie HUI Chi-man, MH, JP
Chair Professor and Head, Department of Public and International Affairs, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. KWONG Tsz-man
Associate Professor of the School of Professional and Continuing Education,
The University of Hong Kong cum Senior Advisor College of Humanities and Law
Sr Francis LAM Ka-fai
President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Sr Louis LEE Man-ho
Vice-Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors – Property and Facility Management Division
Ir Sr Jonathan LEE Man-kwong
President of The Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management
Ir Daniel LEUNG Hung-wai
Deputy Director (Development & Construction), Housing Department, HKSAR
Mr. Chris NG Hung-fai, JP
Assistant Director of Home Affairs, Home Affairs Department, HKSAR
Mr. Sanford POON Yuen-fong
Vice President of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited cum QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee Vice-Convenor
Mr. Alan SIN Kwok-leung
Deputy Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, HKSAR
Dr. James WONG Kong-tin, BBS, JP
Chairman of Property Management Services Authority
Ir Prof. Michael YAM C.H.
Head of Department and Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Department of Building and Real Estate
Mr. Boris YIU Tak-tai
Asst Director/Electricity and Energy Efficiency Branch, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, HKSAR
Ms. Clarice YU Po-mei, JP
Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSAR


Award Event Schedule:

Nomination Period: 14 March 2024 – 3 May 2024

*Successful nominations received by 16 April 2024 will qualify for an early bird discount.

Submission deadline of “nomination documents index”, nomination documents and other supplementary documents:

10 May 2024, 12nn
Site Visits: 13 July 2024 – 14 July 2024 (Tentative)
Finalists Presentation to Jury Panel cum Conference: 3 August 2024 – 4 August 2024 (Tentative)
Annual Dinner of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies cum
QPFMA 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony:
8 October 2024
For further details of the QPFMA, including submission guidelines, judging criteria and nomination procedure, please visit our website at www.qpfma.com.

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Photo Caption:

( Photo 1): Sr Hon. Tony TSE Wai-chuen, BBS, JP, Head Juror of QPFMA 2024 (1st from left); Sr Dr Edmond CHENG Kam-wah, President of the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited (2nd from left); Sr Dr Kenny CHAN Kwok-hung, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division cum QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee Convenor (2nd from right); Mr Sanford POON Yuen-fong, Vice President of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited cum QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee Vice-Convenor (1st from right), during the award introduction session

(Photo 2): Members of the jury panel (1st row), QPFMA 2024 organising committee and QPFMA 2022 Grand Award Winners (2nd row) witness the official launch of the Award.

(1st row from left to right): Sr Louis LEE Man-ho, Vice-Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors – Property and Facility Management Division; Mr. James CHAN Yum-min, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Hong Kong Housing Society; Sr Francis LAM Ka-fai, President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors; Mr. SIN Kwok-leung, Alan, Deputy Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, HKSAR; Ms. YU Po-mei, Clarice, JP, Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSAR; Sr Hon. TSE Wai-chuen, Tony, BBS, JP, President of Guangdong Property and Facilities Management Association of the Greater Bay Area cum Legislative Council Member (Architectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape) Legislative Council, HKSAR; Sr Dr CHENG Kam-wah, Edmond, President, the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited; Sr Dr CHAN Kwok-hung, Kenny, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division Council; Mr. Sanford POON Yuen-fong, Vice President of The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited cum QPFMA 2024 Organising Committee Vice-Convenor; Mr. LEUNG Hung-wai, Daniel, Deputy Director (Development & Construction), Housing Department, HKSAR; Ir Prof. Michael YAM C.H., Head of Department and Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Department of Building and Real Estate; Sr Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of Hong Kong Green Building Council; Ir Sr Jonathan LEE Man-kwong, President of The Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management

(Photo 3): During the case-study seminar session, QPFMA 2022 Grand Award Winners shared their valuable insights on their previous winning projects, including Ir Derek CHAN, Technical Manager of Hongkong Land (Property Management) Ltd (1st from left); Mr Keith KWONG, Senior Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Management Services Ltd and his team (3rd from left); Ms Pat WONG, Senior Manager of Kerry Property Management Services Ltd (2nd from right); Ms Pating YU, Manager of Supreme Management Services Ltd (1st from right)

Hashtag: #HKIS #HKAPMC #QPFMA #Property #FacilityManagement #Award

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About Quality and Property and Facility Management Award (QPFMA)

Jointly organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Property and Facility Management Division (HKIS-PFMD) and The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies Limited (HKAPMC), QPFMA is a biennial award designed to recognise outstanding projects and practitioners in property and facility management and advance the industry standard of professionalism.

Previously, QPFMA 2022 has received an overwhelming response and support from the industry, with over 150 outstanding nominations received and 40 winners awarded. With the theme “Professional PFM Services Establishing a Wellness Harmony Community”, QPFMA 2024 aims to recognise and promote organisations and practitioners demonstrating excellence and outstanding achievements in enhancing occupant experience and well-being while embracing harmony and sustainability.

Celebrating the Golden Year of Thai Film Industry, the Ministry of Commerce hosted prestigious Hong Kong Thai Night 2024 in 5 Years


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 March 2024 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government hosted Hong Kong Thai Night 2024 gala at Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China on 11 March 2024, for the first time in 5 years. Presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, the event showcased the exponential growth of the Thai film industry over recent years and provided opportunities for Thai filmmakers to present their works, create connections and expand effective business channels. Moreover, it was a significant platform to drive the strategy to create Thailand’s soft power on the global stage.

Celebrating the Golden Year of Thai Film Industry, the Ministry of Commerce hosted prestigious Hong Kong Thai Night 2024 in 5 years

Under the captivating theme “Inspiring Thailand,” the gala featured the success of Thai film professionals, the diversity of storytelling and the inspiration of various creation in the entertainment business. In 2023, Thai film industry has achieved overwhelming success in term of income and popularity both domestically and abroad, especially for horror films, drama series, and LGBTQ+ content with variety of stories, presentation format and production quality.

Hong Kong Thai Night 2024 was attended by over 500 prominent figures from international film communities including buyers, directors, investors, platform owners, actors, celebrities and media representatives from Hong Kong, China, Korea, Singapore, Japan and more than 10 other countries.

Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya of Thailand
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya of Thailand

On this occasion, Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana graced the event with an inspiring speech, highlighting the overview of the succuss of the Thai film business and its quick recovery from the stagnant state, as well as the commitment to excellence in creating impressive films, the ability of the Thai crew, and the provision of the complete service in every stage of filmmaking in Thailand.

Held by the Ministry of Commerce, Thai Night served as a vibrant platform to showcase the potential of Thai cinema in important film festivals worldwide such as the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, the American Film Market in Los Angeles, USA, and the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market in Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China. Apart from promoting and expanding the entertainment business network of Thai entrepreneurs, the event also presented outstanding features of other industries such as food and herbal drinks with Thai Select brand, the special performance show inspired by Thai culture, and the policies to foster Thai film industry and foreign films shot in Thailand.

Hashtag: #FILMART2024 #DITP #DepartmentofInternationalTradePromotion #ThaiNightHongKong2024 #InspiringThailand

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VinFast announces partnership with first distributor in Africa


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 March 2024 – VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) has signed a distribution agreement with Jospong Group of Companies, Ghana’s leading multi-industry conglomerate, in Ghana and West African market. This deal marks the Vietnamese electric vehicle pioneer’s initial foray into the African market, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the global shift towards sustainable transportation.

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Under this agreement, Jospong will distribute VinFast’s entire range of vehicles, including electric cars, e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric buses, throughout Ghana and West Africa. Jospong will also plan to deploy public charging infrastructure across the country to support EV penetration. This collaboration with one of West Africa’s leading conglomerates strengthens VinFast’s commitment to delivering green and smart transportation solutions to customers worldwide, while also allowing the company to tap into the promising potential of the African electric vehicle market.

Jospong Group operates across 14 different sectors with a network of over 60 companies. The group has a strong presence in industries like automobile, waste management, ICT, and banking.

In addition to the announced distribution agreement, Vingroup, Vietnam’s leading private multi-industry conglomerate and parent company of VinFast, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jospong Group. Vingroup and Jospong will work together to identify and pursue business opportunities in areas of mutual interest, including electric vehicles, taxi operations, public transportation solutions, education, hospitality, and real estate development.

Dr. Joseph Agyepong, Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, stated, “Vingroup’s commitment to a green revolution, particularly through their innovative electric vehicle ecosystem and VinFast’s diverse offerings, is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to partner with Vingroup and VinFast on their global journey, working together to build a more sustainable and beautiful future for all.”

Mr. Tran Viet Anh, representative of VinFast Global shared: “Ghana and West African electric vehicles market is poised to grow, and we’re honored to be at the forefront of this revolution alongside a leading Ghanaian corporation. Together, we’re committed to building a sustainable future for Ghana by providing a comprehensive electric transportation ecosystem, from bicycles and cars to buses with flexible sales, ensuring everyone can join the clean transportation revolution.”

Electric vehicle market in Ghana and West Africa boasts significant development potential due to ample room for growth and minimal competition. Fueled by government support for achieving net-zero emissions in transportation, demand is forecast to surge rapidly. Ghana envisions a future by 2040 where a significant portion of gas stations will be repurposed to serve sustainable transportation options, like electric vehicles.

This cooperation with Jospong Group presents a significant opportunity for Vingroup and VinFast to rapidly solidify their position in the region’s electric vehicle market and establish themselves as leaders in the broader sustainable transportation industry.

Hashtag: #VinFast

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About VinFast

VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at:

VinFast to participate in Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 and officially launch in Thailand


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 March 2024 VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) announces its participation in the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2024) and its official launch in Thailand. This strategic move in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant electric vehicle markets advances VinFast’s global expansion plan and affirms its commitment to green mobility.

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At BIMS 2024, VinFast will introduce its complete range of electric vehicles for the first time in Southeast Asia, including the mini-SUV VF 3; VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9, covering the A-SUV to E-SUV segments. The company will also showcase its electric pickup concept, the VF Wild, which has electrified the world since its debut at CES 2024 in January.

Notably, the VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9 on display will be right-hand drive versions, specifically tailored for the Thai market. This marks the second time VinFast has introduced right-hand drive electric vehicles, following their debut at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024 in February.

By bringing its entire range of modern and smart electric vehicles to BIMS 2024, VinFast demonstrates its commitment to promoting electric vehicle adoption globally. This strategic move also aims to strengthen VinFast’s reputation and competitiveness in the Thai market, the largest automotive manufacturing and exporting country in the region, known as the “Detroit of Asia.”

Leveraging its global reputation, experience, and a broad range of electric vehicles, VinFast is committed to bringing smart and exciting sustainable mobility options to Thai consumers. VinFast will also offer its excellent after-sales policies and flexible sales approaches, ultimately aiming to make electric vehicles accessible to everyone in Thailand.

Ms. Vu Dang Yen Hang, CEO of VinFast Thailand, shared: “The launch of our brand in Thailand marks a major milestone in VinFast’s global expansion strategy, strengthening our presence in the most vibrant automotive hub in Southeast Asia. By introducing our complete range of electric vehicles, VinFast is leading the charge in Thailand’s green transportation revolution, contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone.”

Thailand is the leading electric vehicle market in Southeast Asia, with rapidly growing demand driven by a series of government support policies. According to the Thai Electric Vehicle Association, electric vehicle sales in this market are forecast to double this year.

Capitalizing on this rapid transition, VinFast aims to expand quickly in the Thai market and solidify its position as a pioneer in the development of green and sustainable mobility globally.

VinFast’s brand launch press conference will take place on March 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM (local time) at Booth A24, Challenger Hall 1, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Center, Bangkok. The booth will be open to visitors from 12 PM (local time) on March 27, 2024 to April 7, 2024.

Hashtag: #VinFast

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About VinFast

VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with scalability that boasts up to 90 percent automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at:

Inaugural Smart Lighting Expo ignites future of lighting innovation

Over 1,300 exhibitors embrace rising opportunities in twin lighting fairs


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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 March 2024 -Lighting today has transcended its traditional role of mere illumination, emerging as a catalyst for enhancing well-being and creating a better environment for quality living. To embrace this exciting evolution and capitalise on the rising opportunities, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will organise the first-ever Smart Lighting Expo, one of the partner events of the Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BITWeek), which will take place alongside the 15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (Spring Lighting Fair) under the theme of “Bright Lighting * Smart Living” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 6-9 April 2024. Featuring more than 1,300 exhibitors from seven countries and regions, the twin lighting fairs will serve as ideal platforms for buyers to explore the latest technologies and discover a wide range of innovative lighting products for meeting the ever-changing needs in the market.

Inaugural Smart Lighting Expo ignites future of lighting innovation
Inaugural Smart Lighting Expo ignites future of lighting innovation

According to Statista, the global smart lighting market is projected to surge to US$25.3 billion this year, a significant increase from US$8.1 billion in 2020. In line with this growth trajectory, an HKTDC survey of exhibitors and buyers at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo 2023, found that 41% of respondents expect sales to increase in the lighting market this year, with 30% identifying smart lighting and solutions as the greatest driver for growth.

To empower businesses in fully capitalising on the growing opportunities across the entire smart lighting supply chain, the Smart Lighting Expo showcases a comprehensive array of products and solutions, ranging from connected lighting technologies such as chips, sensors, LED drivers, and IoT lighting platform, to smart lighting products and solutions like smart control systems and dimmers, smart luminaires, lighting applications and systems.

Industry players unveil cutting-edge smart lighting solutions

In collaboration with Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association, the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area will feature various key players in the smart lighting industry, including Midea, Sunricher, Merrytek, and many more. Other featured brands include Helvar, Valta, SkyLighting and Up-Shine Lighting, etc. The Smart Lighting Expo welcomes the group pavilions from important lighting industry base in the Greater Bay Area, including Zhongshan, Foshan and Jiangmen. Highlighted products include:

Hong Kong exhibitor Mindstec Asia Limited (Booth no.: 1A-E02) will unveil the Helvar 950 DALI-2 multi-master application controller, Helvar’s flagship product that unlocks vast scalability for projects with four DALI-2 Multi-master networks. The solution also incorporates artificial intelligence-based technology which can self-learn continuously and adapt to the evolving needs of modern buildings. It is also compatible with 3rd party BMS building management systems and can be easily expanded and applied to large and complex projects. Helvar’s projects locate all over the world, like National Gallery UK, Istanbul Airport Turkey, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Abu Dhabi’s World Trade Centre – Trust Tower, etc.

Another Hong Kong, exhibitor Liricco Technologies Limited (Booth no.: 1A-E08) is known for its partnerships with many notable clients including the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Airport Authority Hong Kong. It aims to cater to a wide range of businesses with its Wireless T8 LED tube. This innovative product can save up to 90% of energy and features built-in motion and lux sensors, making it ideal for carparks, staircases, warehouses and factories. It is compatible with Casambi, DALI 2 and Valta operating systems, providing seamless integration for efficient lighting management.

Hangzhou Sky-Lighting Co. Ltd. (Booth no.: 1B-A02) will showcase smart ceiling lights and bulbs equipped with remote control, colour change and timer functions. The remarkable aspect of these products is their universality, as they are compatible with a wide range of popular smart home platforms including Matter, Apple Homekit, Google, Alexa, Tuya, Zigbee and HUE Philips. This versatility allows users to effortlessly integrate the smart lighting solutions into their existing smart home ecosystems.

Yunfan Ruida Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd (Booth no.: 1A-C18) will present its Mmwave radar solution that is applied to smart homes, elderly and nursing homes. Through multi-person trajectory tracking and people counting solution, including trajectory tracking, regional perception and gesture recognition detection, it facilitates the purposes like lighting trajectory interlocking, senseless home interlocking and air gesture switch. It also provides energy management, intelligent lighting and home security via its human presence detecting solution.

Ningbo Xiaojiang IoT Technology Co., Ltd (Booth no.: 1A-C10) is set to exhibit a smart lighting control system and an intelligent lighting solution. The system supports a wide range of IoT modules, including WiFi, BLE, Dual Mode, Matter. With its universal interfaces, it offers seamless switching across multiple platforms, while the intelligent lighting solution caters to diverse scene needs by providing various modes, such as intelligent dimming, gradient light source, reading/writing mode, reading mode, etc.

Running concurrently with the Smart Lighting Expo, the Spring Lighting Fair will continue to serve as a one-stop business platform for diverse lighting products. The Fair welcomes group pavilion from Mainland China’s Xiamen and Jiangsu. The Hall of Aurora will gather renowned brands around the globe to showcase high-quality lighting fixtures, while other product zones will include Commercial Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Residential Lighting, Technical Lighting and Lighting accessories.

Market leaders share insights on lighting trends

In addition to showcasing products, the twin lighting fairs will feature informative forums where industry players will share their insights on the latest trends and developments in the lighting industry. These forums will provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking among industry professionals.

Asian Lighting Forum, co-organised with Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association (HKETA) and Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), will take place on 6 April. Renowned speakers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Lutron Electronics and LANZ will share their insights on the impact and applications of human-centric lighting while award-winning lighting and green designers from HKGBC, Cundall and Baseline Lighting Design Studio will share remarkable cases across industries to illustrate the market trend of sustainable lighting design.

Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Home will be in focus at Smart Lighting Solution Forum, which will be co-organised with Asia-Pacific AI Business Alliance (AIBA) and Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association (SILA). To be held on 7 April, experts from Tuya, Amazon and Bluetooth as well as other industry leaders will shed light on the application of these technologies in smart lighting products.

Fair websites
Smart Lighting Expo: smartlightingexpo.hktdc.com
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition): hklightingfairse.hktdc.com
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ASUS Singapore Showcases Groundbreaking WiFi 7 Routers: ROG Rapture GT-BE98, ZenWiFi BQ16 and BQ16 Pro

ROG Rapture GT-BE98, ZenWiFi BQ16 and ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro offer unmatched performance and eye-catching aesthetics

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 March 2024 – ASUS Singapore showcased an exciting lineup of next-gen quad band WiFi 7 routers, that set new standards for performance and style. From the gaming router ROG Rapture GT-BE98 to the mesh routers ZenWiFi BQ16 and ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, ASUS continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of technology.

ROG Rapture GT-BE98: Game Beyond Speeds

Beyond-fast WiFi 7 (802.11be) gaming router with new 320MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4096-QAM significantly increases network capacity and throughput, with speeds of up to 25 Gbps. Multi-link Operation links to multiple bands at the same time to ensure stable internet connections and efficient data transfers.

ZenWiFi BQ16 and ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro: Powerful WiFi and Smart Home Master networking

ASUS ZenWiFi mesh routers won the coveted PC Magazine 2023 Readers’ Choice Award. The authoritative publication reported that “ASUS takes a clear lead in this category,” with the highest scores “for both overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend.” PCMag also stated, “ASUS scores exceptionally high for mesh coverage, WiFi speed and network management.”

These new ASUS ZenWiFi mesh routers are powered by quad-band AiMesh technology, unlocking WiFi 7 potential in all bands. With the ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, users can dedicate one 6 GHz or 5 GHz band as backhaul to enjoy an AI-enhanced connection with minimized congestion. Twelve internal antennas and sixteen high-power front-end modules correct for WiFi dead zones in all directions, and robust heat dissipation offers enhanced reliability. ZenWiFi mesh routers also provide peace of mind thanks to subscription-free, commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, a one-tap security scan and Safe Browsing. Comprehensive VPN features support multiple protocols and site-to-site connectivity.

These new ZenWiFi routers also come with Smart Home Master, a set of feature-rich subnetworks for IoT devices, VPNs, and parental control via SSIDs. The IoT Network ensures seamless compatibility with WiFi 7 and security for connected home IoT devices. With the Kid’s Network, users can establish dedicated SSIDs for kids’ rooms and manage screen time without the need to set up on each device. Meanwhile, the VPN Network provides a streamlined shortcut to a user’s favorite VPN service by connecting through the subnetwork.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The following products will be available in Singapore on these dates:

Model Availability Pricing
ROG Rapture GT-BE98 End Mar 2024 $1,099
ZenWiFi BQ16 (1PK) End Mar 2024 $899
ZenWiFi BQ16 (2PK) $1,699

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