SONGKHLA, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) warmly invites all tourists to experience a unique and vibrant event, “HATYAI OUTLOUD”, Festival of Art, Music, Light and Sound in Hatyai, taking place from August 30 to September 1, 2024. The event will be held at Robinson Department Store Parking Lot and Niphat Uthit 1 Road (Sino-European Building Sai 1), Hat Yai City, Songkhla Province.
Calling all visitors to immerse themselves in the charm of Hat Yai city during “HATYAI OUTLOUD”, which will transform the historic district and Niphat Uthit 1 Road (Sino-European Building Sai 1) into a lively and colorful space filled with art and music. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including mini-concerts featuring renowned artists such as Paradox, Musketeers, and Lomosonic. There will also be workshops, beautifully decorated photo spots, and a wide selection of delicious food from famous street food vendors. All activities are free of charge from August 30 to September 1, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), stated that a significant 70% of Malaysian tourists enter Thailand via land borders, with Songkhla, Betong, and Satun being the primary and rapidly growing checkpoints. In particular, Hat Yai in Songkhla province is a highly popular destination for Malaysian tourists due to its convenient accessibility by both air and land transportation, including trains.
Ms. Thapanee added that The extension of the exemption of the Immigration Form T.M.6 at Sadao checkpoint in Songkhla further streamlines the land entry process. TAT projects that by August 2024, a total of 3.2 million Malaysian tourists will have visited Thailand, making Malaysia the second-largest source market after China. For 2024, TAT has set an ambitious target of attracting over 5 million Malaysian tourists, generating more than 150 billion baht in revenue.
“HATYAI OUTLOUD” event offers a unique opportunity for art, music, and travel enthusiasts to explore Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes this event will contribute to Thailand’s image and to boost the local economy and promote Southern Thailand tourism as part of the ‘Ignite Thailand Tourism’ policy. This initiative aims to reinforce Thailand’s role as a leading tourism hub in Asia and strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries, and competitiveness as a global travel destination.
In addition, tourists will have the opportunity to shop for special deals on accommodations and travel packages, along with a variety of promotional discounts throughout September 2024 via the Trip.com website and application.
For more details, please visit the Trip.com website and application, or the Amazing Thailand Facebook page at Amazing Thailand (https://facebook.com/AmazingThailand)
For further inquiries, contact the TAT Contact Center at 1672.
Hashtag: #TAT
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2024 – After achieving the world’s first humanoid running with a full-sized pure electric humanoid robot, “Tiangong” has demonstrated new skills. Walker S Lite has started its training in automotive smart factories, and the world’s first orthopedic surgical robot equipped with AI deep learning technology has been unveiled. Soft robots have also broken through industrial application bottlenecks. On August 21, the 2024 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing E-Town (Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area), showcasing over ten innovative products from Beijing E-Town at the 2024 World Robot Expo, with humanoid robots taking center stage. Through “Robot Mobilization,” Beijing E-Town has developed internationally leading humanoid robots, AI medical robots, and autonomously controlled key components, transforming these advancements into new productivity and continuously enhancing the innovation capability of the robot industry.
Dancing, bowing, greeting, grabbing objects by sound… when the nation’s first general-purpose humanoid robot platform “Tiangong” demonstrated these new skills, it once again caught attention. The last sensation was in April this year, when “Tiangong,” independently developed by the Beijing Embodied Intelligence Robot Innovation Center (referred to as the “Innovation Center”), achieved the world’s first humanoid running at a stable speed of 6 km/h with a full-sized pure electric humanoid robot. Four months later, “Tiangong” has been upgraded again, using a predictive reinforcement imitation learning method based on state memory, mastering more varied movements and speech-interactive grabbing capabilities under the support of a large embodied intelligence model. “When a person gives a voice command, the embodied intelligent robot can complete a set of grab-and-release actions based on the ‘open vocabulary object detection and arbitrary object segmentation multimodal model.’ We have now connected the embodied intelligence model pipeline, meaning robots can understand human commands, break down tasks, and complete them. In the future, robots will be able to help humans with more tasks,” explained Zhang Qiang, a humanoid robot algorithm expert at the Innovation Center. “We are committed to the development of key technologies and ecosystem construction for embodied intelligent robots. Currently, we are based in Beijing E-Town, and through the ‘Tiangong’ and ‘Kaiwu’ projects, we aim to promote technological innovation and industrial development, leading the industry in solving common problems.”
“We are launching two new products,” said a representative from the “Little Giant” enterprise, Tsino-Dynatron. “Among them, targeting the development trend of humanoid robots, we have independently developed the CoolDrive Mini ANT networked micro servo drive, which features high power density, high switching frequency, high bandwidth response, and low loss, suitable for applications requiring compact size and high bursts, such as humanoid robots and mechanical dogs.” Lingzu Times, established in Beijing E-Town just over eight months ago, has broken through the innovation bottleneck between lightness and stability in robot joints. Founder and COO Shao Yuanxin said, “Robot joints are the key to making humanoid robots as flexible as humans. Our self-developed Robstride04, a 120N.m integrated joint module, can drive medium-sized bipedal humanoid robots or full-sized quadruped robots.” The robotic arm used a “blue claw” to steadily grab and move a pot of tea, while soft robots demonstrated the secrets of “soft fingers” in industrial applications through an intelligent interactive robot tea art demonstration platform. The company’s self-developed flexible gripper can handle nearly 96% of irregular and fragile objects in industrial production, a level of technical complexity that only two companies globally have mastered.
In addition to significant breakthroughs in key technology development, more robots in Beijing E-Town have transformed into new productivity. UBTECH, which established its humanoid robot headquarters in Beijing E-Town this year, showcased its “humanoid robot troupe,” including Walker S and Walker S Lite, and demonstrated industrial humanoid robot solutions on-site. Haobao Yu, Vice President of UBTECH Robotics and Chairman of Beijing UBTECH Intelligent Robotics Co., Ltd., explained, “Combining end-to-end imitation learning, precise visual recognition, and fine full-body motion control technologies, the industrial version of the humanoid robot Walker S Lite has already ‘joined’ several automotive factories, such as collaborating with employees at the CTU inbound loading station in the Zeekr factory to perform handling tasks. It is the first humanoid robot in China to perform the entire process of material box handling tasks, both in execution and public display, with its operational completion and execution difficulty among the top in the industry.”
In the field of high-end medical equipment, Longwood Valley MedTech has launched ROPA, the world’s first orthopedic surgical robot equipped with AI deep learning technology. This AI+ROBOT innovation achieves surgical precision at the sub-millimeter level, addressing traditional surgical challenges such as reducing operation time, minimizing surgical risks, and alleviating patient pain,” said Dr. Zhang Yiling, Chairman of Longwood Valley MedTech. “With AI deep learning technology certified as ‘internationally leading’ by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, ROPA acts like a ‘super brain’ for orthopedic experts, allowing doctors to create individualized 3D surgical plans in just 5-10 minutes using only a patient’s CT scan. The sub-millimeter precision optical positioning system, akin to a ‘digital eye,’ provides real-time monitoring and tracking of the patient’s intraoperative position, helping surgeons overcome the visual limitations and blind spots of traditional surgeries. Paired with the ‘digital hand,’ an independently developed intelligent follow-up technology, every critical step in the surgery is executed with precision, achieving breakthroughs in surgical accuracy.” UNION STRONG showcased an intelligent surgical solution for intracranial aneurysm surgery, including a catheter shaping robot. Qin Lan, founder, chairman, and general manager of UNION STRONG, explained, “This solution is a disruptive innovation product that is both an original Chinese creation and the first of its kind globally. Its core AI software received China’s first Class III registration certificate for innovative medical devices for AI treatment, recognized as ‘internationally leading’ through national scientific and technological achievement evaluations. Through AI treatment and AI decision-making, this solution resolves critical clinical challenges, achieving ‘fully autonomous driving’ for key steps in intracranial aneurysm surgery. It not only enhances surgical precision but also improves safety and effectiveness in treatment.” This reflects Beijing E-Town’s accelerated efforts to build a global hub for “intelligent drug manufacturing.”
Moreover, SMC, a world-class manufacturer of automation control components with a 30-year history in Beijing E-Town, showcased a series of intelligent, energy-saving, and collaborative robot products, including the SMC ZXPE5 series electric vacuum gripper and the MH-X7654 series elastic fingers, which, when paired with Universal Robots, enable workpiece gripping and weighing. The Yaskawa Shougang Robot Co., Ltd.’s practical function training platform demonstrated robot capabilities such as vision-based palletizing and depalletizing, adhesive application, and robot health diagnostics, suitable for vocational college industrial robot teaching and training. JD Logistics presented a “Red Show” with its latest fifth-generation intelligent delivery vehicle, integrating 10 core technologies, including high-precision positioning, fusion perception, and behavior prediction. This vehicle represents the most scalable L4-level autonomous driving application in the industry, featuring remote on/off capabilities and monitoring, allowing real-time vehicle status management to enhance safety and efficiency. Jingcheng Machinery Electric focused on the equipment manufacturing field, showcasing innovative applications of AI technology, including AI-guided welding systems and industrial applications for welding, material handling, and smart brewing production lines. The robot machine tool loading and unloading workstation can be customized based on different characteristics of factory buildings, machine tools, and production materials, using a modular control system covering industries such as metal processing and general parts manufacturing.
Additionally, Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot made its Beijing debut, featuring 28 active joints and 11 degrees of freedom in its hands. Ti5 Robot launched the new T230 humanoid robot. Yi Gang, Founder of Ti5 Robot, stated, “The T230 is the first humanoid robot in China, standing 2.3 meters tall, primarily used for heavy object handling. By leveraging self-developed lightweight reducers and other core components, we have achieved a robot that is light yet powerful, with strength equivalent to three times that of a normal adult.”
New products and technologies that are both internationally and domestically pioneering continue to emerge and are being transformed into new productivity, thanks to the excellent industrial ecosystem and efficient organizational model of Beijing E-Town. An official from the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area explained that as the permanent venue for the World Robot Conference, Beijing E-Town has established the “Five Ones” working mechanism: one park, one batch of platforms, one center, one fund, and one group of talents. This mechanism accelerates the construction of a national robotics industry highland, with innovation elements rapidly gathering, capabilities significantly improving, vitality fully released, and innovation entities continuously expanding.
To date, more than 100 robotics ecosystem enterprises have been established, over half of which are specialized and innovative enterprises, with a production scale nearing 10-billion-yuan, accounting for 50% of the city’s robotics industry. Significant breakthroughs have been made in core components such as precision reducers and high-performance servo actuators, and innovative achievements have been realized in specialized and intelligent drilling machines. Particularly in the embodied intelligent robotics industry, key layouts include high-level innovation platforms represented by the Embodied Intelligence Innovation Center, with leading companies like UBTECH and key component companies such as Chietcom, Tsino-Dynatron, and Lingzu Times, forming a comprehensive embodied intelligent robotics industry chain covering core components, main bodies, and applications. Hashtag: #BeijingE-Town
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2024 – The first comprehensive robot exhibition center in Beijing, “Robot World,” has established a permanent exhibition hall. The National Robot Testing and Evaluation Center (Headquarters) Beijing Evaluation Center provides authoritative domestic and world-class testing and certification services. The Beijing Embodied Intelligence Robot Innovation Center focuses on solving common industry challenges in the development of key embodied intelligence robot technologies and ecosystem construction. The Beijing Artificial Intelligence Data Training Base helps build the “strongest brain.”
In Beijing E-Town, also known as the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), the ‘upstream and downstream’ sectors of the robotics industry have become ‘neighbors,’ fostering closer collaboration and integration. From attracting industry chain enterprises and building industrial spaces to providing computational support and large model training, Beijing E-Town is accelerating the construction of an integrated and interconnected robotics industry ecosystem.
Robot World showcases the application scenarios of handling robots and arc welding robots in the automotive manufacturing field
On the morning of August 21, during the opening ceremony of the World Robot Conference 2024, Beijing Robot World (referred to as Robot World) officially opened in Beijing E-Town, located at Courtyard 3, Jinghai 5th Road, Beijing Robot Industry Park.
In Robot World, a set of futuristic robot application scenarios is presented: In the automotive manufacturing field, handling robots and arc welding robots have become “skilled workers” on the production lines of complete vehicles and parts, working seamlessly in all processes such as welding, body arc welding, roof sidewall handling, painting, and stamping. In the trade and logistics sector, logistics robots have achieved automation in tasks such as shelf-to-person, bin-to-person, robotic sorting, and intelligent robotic logistics warehousing. In the healthcare sector, surgical robots equipped with high-definition stereoscopic vision systems, microsurgery instruments, intelligent surgical forceps, and fiber optic connectors provide doctors with a clearer view and more precise operation during surgery. In the commercial community services sector, the nation’s first certified AI catering robot has achieved the fully automated process of making Chinese crepes, from ingredient preparation to customized final products based on taste preferences.
At the National Robot Testing and Evaluation Center (Headquarters) Beijing Evaluation Center, a staff member demonstrates an upper limb testing system for humanoid robots in the interaction laboratory
A representative from Beijing E-Town Robotics Technology Industry Development Co., Ltd. introduced that the exhibition hall features nine major “robot+” scenarios, including robot + manufacturing, robot + healthcare, robot + artificial intelligence, and more. The goal is to promote production through exhibitions, inspire enterprise development strategies, and create a platform that connects platforms, industries, enterprises, and talents. For example, after the World Robot Conference, the exhibition hall will house select exhibits and provide continuous, free displays of new products and technologies for enterprises. Additionally, it will offer presentation spaces and roadshow services for robot companies to launch new products.
Moreover, within the 250,000-square-meter Beijing Robot Industry Park, a leading domestic robot testing and inspection technology platform—the National Robot Testing and Evaluation Center (Headquarters) Beijing Evaluation Center (referred to as the Evaluation Center)—has also been established. Equipped with authoritative domestic and world-class testing facilities, the center provides testing and certification services for the entire industry chain, including components, modules, complete machines, and integrated applications, for industrial, service, and special robots.
A representative from the Beijing Embodied Intelligence Robot Innovation Center (referred to as the Innovation Center) told reporters, “As the industry rapidly develops, testing and certification in technical areas such as electromagnetic compatibility, safety, reliability, and intelligence have become industry necessities. The proximity of the Evaluation Center allows us to effectively save time on testing and certification, shortening the research and development testing cycle.”
Turning our attention outdoors, the general humanoid robot platform “Tiangong,” independently developed by the Beijing Embodied Intelligence Robot Innovation Center, is navigating a dedicated robot path, occasionally tackling challenging terrains like grass and slopes. As the first provincial-level innovation center for embodied intelligent robots in China, the Innovation Center focuses on developing key common technologies and ecosystem construction for embodied intelligent robots. It is committed to tackling the core tasks of “Tiangong” and “Kaiwu,” aiming to become a leading organizer of resources, a promoter of industrial development, and a facilitator of practical applications in the embodied intelligence field. “Our goal is to address common issues in the humanoid robot industry and drive overall industrial development,” stated Xiong Youjun, General Manager of the Innovation Center.
In fact, it’s not just the Innovation Center that has gathered here; full-assembly manufacturing enterprises like the UBTECH humanoid robot headquarters and key component companies like Chietcom and Tsino-Dynatron have also joined. Furthermore, to accelerate the concentration of the robotics industry, promote technological exchange, and facilitate the transformation of innovative achievements, the Beijing Robot Industry Park established a Robotics Industry Incubator in April this year. This incubator provides services such as entrepreneurial guidance, project roadshows, investment and financing, achievement transformation, intellectual property, and policy consultation for start-ups and growing enterprises in the upstream and downstream sectors of robotics. Currently, four robotics companies—Lingzu Times, NextVPU, Ruiqu Technology, and DexForce—have signed up to join.
At the Tongming Lake National Information Technology Application Innovation Park, located 4 kilometers from the Beijing Robot Industry Park, it has been reported that Beijing E-Town is building a comprehensive AI city, with the first batch of ten benchmark application scenarios, including “AI + humanoid robots.” Here, Beijing E-Town’s largest and nationally leading public AI computing power platform has already activated 3000P of high-performance computing power. Throughout Beijing E-Town, 5000P of high-performance intelligent computing power has been deployed, with a planned computing power scale exceeding 10,000P. The Beijing Artificial Intelligence Data Training Base serves as a training ground for companies, helping large models develop the “strongest brains” and continuously advancing data aggregation in related fields to unlock the value of data.
“We have currently innovated in constructing a ‘data security physical space’ and ‘a highly efficient, interconnected data optical network,’ developed a ‘trustworthy data infrastructure,’ and formulated ‘an operational management mechanism.’ Through management mechanisms and technical means, we have built a secure environment for data circulation and model training,” a representative from the Training Base explained.
By leveraging the convenience of exhibition exchanges and testing and evaluation, bringing together leading companies like the Beijing Embodied Intelligence Robot Innovation Center, UBTECH Robotics, and Longwood Valley MedTech, and benefiting from the support of specialized incubation carriers and key component companies, along with the vast application scenarios in intelligent manufacturing factories in industries such as automotive and new displays, the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area official introduced, “In Beijing E-Town, the ‘upstream and downstream’ of the robotics industry have become ‘neighbors.’ Robotics companies can find innovative partners for research and development, manufacturing, training, testing, and even application stages without leaving the district.”
Moving forward, Beijing E-Town will accelerate the construction of an integrated and interconnected robotics industry ecosystem, continually enhancing soft and hard collaborative service support for industrial development, closely adhering to the comprehensive development needs of the robotics industry supply chain, and refining the allocation of resources such as data, platforms, services, and capital, while continually fostering an environment that attracts talent from near and far, ultimately creating an “industry ecosystem rainforest” characterized by “resource coordination, element aggregation, and innovation collaboration.” Hashtag: #BeijingE-Town
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2024 – On the evening of August 25th, the Vancouver Artgallery in Canada came alive with the song Waiting for You in Guizhou, marking the beginning of a cultural and natural feast from Southwest China. The “Mountain Park Province·Colorful Guizhou Wind” Cultural and Tourism Promotional Campaign is being held here, attracting participation from various dignitaries and officials.
The “Colorful Guizhou” Cultural and Tourism Promotional Campaign
China has a long history and a rich civilization that has nurtured a wealth of cultural heritage. As a dazzling gem in Southwest China, Guizhou boasts magnificent cultural treasures and natural wonders. The province is home to one World Cultural Heritage site, four World Natural Heritage sites, and a vast array of intangible cultural heritage.
As a typical mountainous province, Guizhou is a “green karst kingdom” characterized by numerous mountains, rivers, waterfalls, caves, and lakes. It is rich in prehistoric culture and preserves a diverse array of historical cultures, including revolutionary (red) culture, Yangming culture, ethnic culture, and Tunpu culture. The province is also known for its vibrant sports culture and unique culinary traditions. In addition, the people of Guizhou have utilized advanced technologies to create world-class achievements in bridge construction.
As intangible cultural heritage increasingly becomes a part of everyday life and the fashion scene, the Shuicheng Peasant Painting from Guizhou has garnered numerous awards and widespread attention both domestically and internationally. The vibrant and life-inspired paintings displayed at the event caught the attention of many guests.
It is reported that the Vancouver Artgallery, the venue for this cultural and tourism promotional campaign, is one of the largest art museums in Western Canada. Located in downtown Vancouver, it is not only rich in collections but also serves as a historic cultural landmark. As an important platform for cultural exchange, the Vancouver Artgallery has hosted numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions.
The promotional campaign at the Vancouver Artgallery featured an interactive experience area in its outdoor section, where Guizhou’s intangible cultural heritage, including Miao batik, embroidery, and headwear, was carefully displayed alongside Shuicheng peasant paintings. Guests and passersby engaged in hands-on activities, such as painting, tasting Guizhou’s distinctive cuisine, enjoying captivating cultural performances and tea ceremonies. Visitors lingered, genuinely admiring the rich and enchanting charm of Guizhou.
Hashtag: #ColorfulGuizhou
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2024 – Recently, with the successful conclusion of the world’s largest sports event, the Soup-stock Noodle House of Baixiang Food Paris also had a perfect ending. During the nearly 3 weeks of the event, this Noodle House, with its unique oriental flavor, quickly became popular in the city of Paris, advancing the international dissemination and in-depth exchanges of Chinese food culture. The Soup-stock Noodle House in Paris not only enhances the international popularity and reputation of the Baixiang Food brand, but to a certain extent, it also reflects the results of deep cultivation in overseas markets.
Soup-stock Noodle House Shine in Paris, Baixiang Chinese Noodles Leading the New Trend of Going Overseas
Since its opening, the Baixiang Soup-stock Noodle House has become the centre of social media buzz, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to experience. Among the many visitors, LANG Ping, ZHANG Weili, ZOU Shiming and LIU Xiang are some of the most important figures in the sports world, making the Baixiang Soup-stock Noodle House ranked as the new top gastronomic stream in Paris in just three weeks. Up to now, the topic #Baixiang Chinese Noodles Applauds Strength# has accumulatively gained more than 3.28 billion exposures on the whole network.
Founded in 1997, Baixiang Food has been adhering to the original aspiration of making a good bowl of Chinese noodles for 27 years, and constantly breaking through itself. This persistent pursuit of quality has won wide recognition in the international market, successfully acquiring a variety of certificates, including European BRC certification, North American FDA certification, and Halal ARA HALAL certification system. In addition to the pursuit of quality, Baixiang Food also continually improve its international market expansion capabilities. Presently, Baixiang Food’s products have been sold to 76 countries and regions, and are favored by consumers all over the world.
As a representative of Chinese national brand, Baixiang Food is committed to propagating Chinese food culture and continuously innovating products to satisfy the taste of global consumers. In the future, Baixiang Food plans to expand the authentic Chinese flavour to more countries and regions, and facilitate global cultural exchanges.
Presenting Sun Life Pavilion: “Sun Life Believes Art Can Forge a Brighter Tomorrow”
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2024 – Sun Life is proud to announce title sponsorship of ART021 HONG KONG Contemporary Art Fair, marking the highly anticipated debut of this prestigious art fair in Hong Kong, following its acclaimed successes in mainland China with over 20 international-grade art fairs hosted over the past decade.
Sun Life announces title sponsorship of ART021 HONG KONG, presenting the Sun Life Pavilion. A journey through the past, present, and future, showcasing the evolution of Hong Kong’s art and cultural identity.
Founded in 2013 in mainland China, the annual art fair has gained immense popularity among celebrities and art collectors over the years, providing a professional platform for art-lovers to exchange ideas and share the latest trends in contemporary art.
Rooted in Hong Kong for 132 years and founded in Canada, Sun Life is a leader in providing protection and wealth management services, committed to building a sustainable future. This year, Sun Life extends its mission to the cultural and artistic realms by sponsoring one of Asia’s most influential art events. As the title sponsor, Sun Life aims to transcend geographical boundaries, providing an international platform for renowned artists from Hong Kong, mainland China, and around the globe. This initiative will foster artistic exchange and learning, creating unity among artists. It will also offer the public an immersive artistic experience, beautifully realizing Sun Life’s international brand status and expansive vision.
With a vision to redefine the art fair experience, the event will be held from August 28 to September 8, across iconic art venues such as the West Kowloon Cultural District, The Fringe Club, Victoria Park and Asia Society HK Center. The art fair will showcase five distinctive sections, including GALLERIES, VIDEOS, SCULPTURE, EXPANSION and GBA ART WEEK.
Irene Ho, Chief Marketing Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said, “Sun Life is committed to enriching the city’s cultural fabric by championing large-scale art and cultural events. With our strong heritage in Hong Kong, our deep understanding and affection for this city are unparalleled. We firmly believe that art can forge a brighter tomorrow, and we aim to tell our story through art, showcasing Sun Life’s commitment to and aspirations for Hong Kong.
By bringing this prestigious event to the city, we also strive to create a regional impact through the intersection of art and finance, ignite creative ideas, and build a sustainable future through creative practices and community engagement, thus inspiring future generations through the art of future-ready.”
Sun Life Pavilion: From Past to Present, Towards a Sustainable Future
As the title sponsor, Sun Life is proud to present the Sun Life Pavilion, located at 3/F of Phillips Asia Headquarters in the West Kowloon Cultural District, where it showcases the storytelling power of art. Sun Life will feature artworks from a group of talented local artists to depict Hong Kong’s past, present, and future through their creative and compelling art pieces. This reflects Sun Life’s role in the transformations in Hong Kong’s history and embracing the cultural evolution.
Past – Every Step Makes a Mark
Sun Life has been an integral part of the local community, and its dedication of bringing advanced financial security for the people of Hong Kong, making a mark in every corner. Similarly, Sun Life features work by the renowned local artist Tsang Tsou Choi, commonly referred to as “Emperor of Kowloon”. His first street painting in 1956 and his iconic calligraphy pieces left his mark across Hong Kong and beyond.
Present – Leading with Foresight
Sun Life remains in tune with societal shifts and market turbulence, always staying ahead and striving for excellence. This forward-thinking approach is reflected in the works of Michael Lau, the “Godfather of Designer Toys,” who revolutionizes toy design into a form of contemporary art. His works blend life experiences with trendy culture, offering a modern perspective on Hong Kong’s dynamic art scene. Adrian Wong, winner of the 2013-2014 Sovereign Asian Art Prize, will also be featured in the Pavilion, whose works delve into the relationship between urban history and cultural identity.
Future – Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
Never settling for its current achievements, Sun Life continuously seeks breakthroughs and reaches for new heights. This philosophy resonates with the works of Lui Chun Kwong, which redefines traditional landscape paintings with innovative techniques, creating an aesthetic like no other. Sun Life values the environment and the city’s future, pioneering sustainable development through its products. The company believes that artistic expressions can also champion the principles of sustainability. Lam Yau Sum‘s work is a notable example; created with eco-friendly materials, each art piece inspires thoughts on environmental preservation.
New Artwork Debut by Mural Artist Kristopher Ho
Apart from the impressive lineup of artists, the Sun Life Pavilion will also feature the debut of a new artwork by mural artist Kristopher Ho. The live art masterpiece will be created on-site offer visitors a unique and immersive experience, taking them on a journey through Hong Kong’s history, cultural transformation, and future aspirations.
Headphone Designed by Daniel Wu, A New Immersive Sound Experience
Internationally acclaimed star Daniel Wu, deeply passionate about architecture and design, is a stalwart supporter of artistic development. Named this year’s Arts and Culture Ambassador for the “ART021 HONG KONG Contemporary Art Fair,” Daniel Wu has also been invited as a Guest Artist at the ART021 HONG KONG Sun Life Pavilion. There, he will showcase the BAUD headphones, a cross-disciplinary design project he personally worked on with the Swedish audio brand, serving as the designated audio listening experience within the pavilion. Teaming up with artist Olivier Cong, these headphones whisk audiences away into a world of artistic enchantment, evoking a sense of tranquil contemplation within the artwork.
The ART021 HONG KONG Sun Life Pavilion serves as the inaugural global platform for limited edition BAUD x Daniel Wu headphones, leading audiences on an exploration of the present and the world through sound and imagery. Just as Sun Life remains attuned to the pulse of the world, fostering a keen sense of awareness of the times and igniting a wave of fresh and innovative ideas.
Irene Ho concluded, “At Sun Life, we strive to elevate Client experiences through the power of innovation. We take great pleasure in offering art enthusiasts a truly unique experience at our Pavilion. By connecting with these distinguished artists, we present artworks that beautifully capture the essence of Hong Kong – its rich history, dynamic present, and promising future, reflecting both our brand’s enduring legacy and our forward-looking vision.”
Event Details: Sun Life Pavilion at ART021 HONG KONG
Dates: August 30 – September 1, 2024
Location: Phillips Asia Headquarters, 3/F, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon Cultural District, 8 Austin Road, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
Hours: August 30 (3:00 pm – 8:00 pm), August 31 (1:00 pm – 8:00 pm), September 1 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Join us at ART021 HONG KONG to experience the vibrant fusion of art and culture. For more information and ticketing, visit Cityline Ticketing.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, Mainland China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.46 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2024 – In celebration of Malaysia Day, inDrive, the global ride-hailing platform, and Kedai Kopi Malaya, the beloved local food brand, are teaming up to offer Malaysians a special treat! This exciting collaboration highlights the perfect blend of convenience and culinary delight, bringing together two essential elements of Malaysian culture—getting around and enjoying great food.
Sharing the same commitment to enriching Malaysians’ daily lives through unique experiences, inDrive and Kedai Kopi Malaya are ready to elevate the celebration with irresistible rewards. From 1 September to 30 September 2024, users who download and use the inDrive app can enjoy a 10 percent discount on their total bill and a complimentary Cendol at any eight Kedai Kopi Malaya outlets across the Klang Valley. Eligible inDrive users are able to redeem these rewards by presenting their ride history at participating outlets.
Govin Kumaar, Business Development Lead, inDrive Malaysia, expressed excitement for the campaign, stating, “Ride-hailing and local cuisine are central to Malaysians’ lives, making this collaboration perfect for Malaysia Day. By partnering with Kedai Kopi Malaya, we hope to bring Malaysians together, whether it is travelling to their favourite eatery or sharing a meal with loved ones. We are also proud to support local brands like Kedai Kopi Malaya, which play a vital role in preserving our culinary heritage.”
Shankar Muniandy, Senior Operation Manager, Kedai Kopi Malaya added, “Partnering with inDrive for this Malaysia Day campaign is a celebration of our shared values and traditions. At Kedai Kopi Malaya, we bring together the nostalgic charm of our 1948 roots with the vibrancy of modern Malaysia. This collaboration allows us to connect with Malaysians in a meaningful way, blending the convenience of today with the warmth of heritage, offering an experience that’s both comforting and contemporary.”
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
inDrive
inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 240 million times, and was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022 and 2023. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation, freight delivery, task assistance and courier delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm.
inDrive operates in 750 cities in 46 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030. It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. inVision’s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives.
Kedai Kopi Malaya
Kedai Kopi Malaya is a contemporary kopitiam that seamlessly integrates Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage with modern-day appeal. Rooted in history dating back to 1948, when the co-founder’s grandfather began the kopitiam trade in Penang, Kedai Kopi Malaya continues to serve time-honoured recipes passed down through generations. The café’s design pays homage to traditional elements, featuring marble-top tables, enamel lighting, and classic décor that evoke a sense of nostalgia. With eight strategically located outlets across the Klang Valley, Kedai Kopi Malaya offers a unique dining experience that honours the past and harbours optimism for the future.
On 22 August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in Nathou village, Phin district, Savannakhet Province. This tower will collect crucial wind data to assess wind farm projects in the region.
This installation is part of a project developed under a 2023 Memorandum of Understanding between the Lao government and Naseng-Wayo Renewable Resources Development and Investment Company Limited, in collaboration with UPC Vietnam (Singapore). The project aims to produce clean energy for export to Thailand and Vietnam, with the tower expected to be operational by the end of September.
Earlier this year, the Lao government also signed an agreement with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. to develop a 1,200 MW wind power project in Sepon district, Savannakhet Province, marking the largest wind power project in Laos to date. With an investment of approximately USD 2 billion, this project will enhance Laos’ renewable energy capacity and position the country as a significant power exporter in Southeast Asia. The wind farm is projected to be operational by early 2026.
Laos has been expanding its renewable energy projects, aiming to meet its 2030 renewable energy targets and increase its role as an energy supplier in the region. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Laos currently has 94 power plants with a total installed capacity of over 11,600 MW. About 80 percent of the country’s electricity is exported, primarily to Thailand and Vietnam, which are the largest markets for Lao electricity.
insurance
https://indrive.com/en-my
https://www.linkedin.com/company/indrive
https://www.facebook.com/groups/indrivemalaysia/
https://www.instagram.com/indrive.my/?hl=en
