HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2024 – AIA Hong Kong is committed to providing outstanding MPF products and services for customers. Its efforts and dedication have been recognised in three leading industry awards recently, winning more than 20 accolades for excellence in its MPF scheme and funds. The recognitions included nine honours in MPF Ratings’ “2024 MPF Awards”, where AIA Hong Kong’s MPF scheme achieved the “GOLD Rating” – the programme’s highest designation – for the fourthconsecutive year; four best-in-class fund awards at the BENCHMARK MPF of the Year Awards 2023; and seven recognitions at the Bloomberg Businessweek Top Fund Awards 2023.
Ms Amelie Shen, Chief Corporate Solutions Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, receives several awards on behalf of the Company at MPF Ratings’ “2024 MPF Awards”.
Ms Amelie Shen, Chief Corporate Solutions Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “At AIA Hong Kong, customer centricity is at the core of everything we do, and we appreciate that MPF is an important part of people’s retirement reserves. We are proud to receive these important industry awards, in particular the ‘GOLD Rating’ for our MPF scheme. To receive the highest recognition from an independent MPF research provider for the fourth straight year reflects the consistent outstanding performance of our scheme in terms of offering value for money, providing a comprehensive MPF experience and helping our members grow their MPF savings. These MPF fund awards, which cover numerous regions and short, medium, and long terms, are testaments to our strategy and relentless efforts in achieving excellence for our members. We will continue to help members plan well for their retirement in a multitude of aspects to live ‘Healthier, Longer, Better Lives’.”
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MPF Ratings’ assessment covers three primary components with different weights: Fund Choices and Performance, Fees and Charges, and an assessment of overall services.
The “BENCHMARK MPF of the Year Awards” recognise MPF funds with the best long-term performance in Hong Kong. The award is designed to help scheme members identify the best risk-adjusted returns among MPF schemes’ constituent funds.
Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition)’s “Top Fund Awards” applies a Bloomberg data–driven and performance-based methodology to evaluate funds subject to asset class categories and identify the best-performing funds.
The above information is for reference only. The awards are not indicative of the actual and future performance of the relevant funds. Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. If one is to compare the performances of constituent funds in the same category, the comparison should be made across funds of similar risk levels, investment strategies and objectives according to their net performances over a longer period of time. The above information does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any fund, and it should not be taken as a sale or an offer of any fund or participation in any MPF scheme. One should consider their own risk tolerance level and financial circumstances and refer to the MPF Scheme Brochure for details (including risk factors and fees and charges) before making any investment decision.
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About AIA Hong Kong & Macau
AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have over 16,000 financial planners1, as well as an extensive network of brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.5 million customers2, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension and personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers.
1 As at 30 September 2023 2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as at 30 September 2023)
German ambassador to Laos, Annette Knobloch, and Thiane Khamvongsa, Executive Director of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted a celebration for International Women’s Day on 20 March, inviting a hundred women from arts and business fields.
New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – March 27, 2024 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTYX): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the Company’s October 21, 2021 initial public offering (the “IPO” or “Offering”); and/or securities (ii) between October 21, 2021 and November 6, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 30, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Ventyx securities 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 Ventyx class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22943 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 30, 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, the Offering Documents and defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) VTX958, Ventyx’s lead clinical product candidate for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Crohn’s disease, was less effective in treating psoriasis than defendants had led investors to believe; (2) as a result, VTX958’s clinical and/or commercial prospects were overstated; (3) accordingly, Ventyx had misrepresented its ability to develop and commercialize effective product candidates; (4) Ventyx’s post-IPO business prospects were thus inflated; and (5) as a result, Ventyx’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – March 27, 2024 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) between February 23, 2022 and February 27, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important May 17, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased SSR Mining securities 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 SSR Mining class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=23047 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 May 17, 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 throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants materially overstated SSR Mining’s commitment to safety and the efficacy of its safety measures; (2) SSR Mining engaged in unsafe mining practices which were reasonably likely to result in a mining disaster; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. 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. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm’s attorneys are ranked and recognized by numerous independent and respected sources. Rosen Law Firm has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for investors.
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Experience Newly Designed AR digital kiosk Launching “Phy-gital” merchandise with Spin Fashion at ComplexCon
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2024 – Following the successful FabriX Digital Fashion Roadshow 2023 in London and Paris, FabriX continues to make waves at ComplexCon’s marketplace Hong Kong from 23-24th March 2024 – the festival’s first global destination outside the United States.
Launched in 2022, FabriX is committed to nurturing and promoting talented fashion designers and brands worldwide, offering them exposure and opportunities on the virtual runways of the global digital fashion market. In 2023, FabriX ventured beyond Hong Kong with the FabriX Digital Fashion Roadshow, showcasing the creations of homegrown talents at the prestigious London and Paris Fashion Weeks, whilst fostering collaborations with designers from these fashion capitals.
With a shared purpose for defining what’s next, FabriX had been invited to be part of ComplexCon’s inaugural international edition in Hong Kong 2024. This represents a major step towards FabriX’s vision of being a global bridging curator of all things digital and building a digital fashion hub that connects the world’s leading digital tech partners, fashion brands, talents and authorities.
To explore the possibilities of this year’s theme Bio Futurism, “FabriX – ComplexCon Hong Kong” revolved around the latest enhanced AR digital kiosks, integrating Marketplace and Membership subscription functionalities into digital fashion fit and style via AR filter, customised stickers and make-your-own digital fashion outfit photos. It was also FabriX’s first initiative to combine virtual and physical sales models, partnering with Spin Fashion to introduce the “Phy-gital” FabriX hoodies for on-site showcase, try-on and pre-orders. Three designers of the season, FENG CHEN WANG (China), GERMANIER (Switzerland), and WINDOWSEN (China), also made their appearances at FabriX where one may have the opportunity to exchange ideas on virtual fashion with them in person.
FabriX takes the lead in digital fashion: Fashion Meets Future
Digital fashion exists at the intersection of creativity and technology. Whilst the ideation and conceptualisation stages of digital fashion collections may take place offline just like traditional fashion, digital fashion heavily employs the use of visual representation powered by computer-aided design, 3D animation and imaging, and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies.
In contrast with traditional fashion design involving time-consuming and costly processes, digitalising fashion with techonlogy, such as different design software allows designers to truly stretch their imagination in the virtual world – experimenting with colours, material, textures, forms and finishes before fitting their creations on models in virtual dressing rooms. This enables digital fashion designers to rapidly accelerate the design and prototyping phase with significantly lower costs, fewer resources and in a highly-sustainable manner.
With the advent of gaming, blockchain technology and the Metaverse, consumers and designers have begun to take note of the rising importance and value of virtual assets, whether as items of online self-expression or investment instruments.
Fashion labels and luxury brands have embraced digital fashion by launching exclusive digital-only collections and establishing retail presence on virtual platforms. As the line between physical and virtual steadily blurs, digital fashion will continue to redefine how we design, market, purchase and wear fashion garments.
FabriX is curated by a team of experienced creative drivers lead by Shin Wong, FabriX Project Director along with Designer’s Curator, Declan Chan, exploring the best tech partner in the world, with the unlimited support by William To, Executive Director of PMQ, bringing a new dimension to the virtual fashion experience.
“From the very beginning, FabriX has set its sights on the future of fashion, crafting a journey where trying on and owning digital couture feels like second nature,” said Shin Wong, FabriX Project Director. “FabriX strives to offer a whole new experience by integrating digital fashion into our everyday life. Whether it is experimenting with different fashion styles in the virtual world or owning unique digital designs, we lead the fashion industry with its innovative and forward-thinking mindset. Through FabriX, people can easily explore and showcase their individuality and style, while enjoying fashion. Whether they are young fashion enthusiasts or individuals who pursue a certain kind of lifestyle, FabriX provides them with a fresh perspective, allowing them to unleash their charm in the world of digital fashion.”
“FabriX is the pioneering digital fashion initiative – in the process of selecting the designers – I hope we can find designers with a portfolio of work that fits perfectly for the digital world. Most of their work are quite futuristic and extraordinary, when I saw some of their work at their show, I can already sense that it’s made for digital fashion. On the other hand, the selection of designers are not bound by their origin, we have designers from China, London, Switzerland, actually everywhere – digital fashion is not bound by territories, so I believe this should apply to the selection criteria of the designers,” said Declan Chan, FabriX Designer’s Curator.
(From Left to right) FabriX Project Director – Shin Wong, Designer Kevin Germanier, Designer Feng Chen Wang, FabriX Designer’s Curator – Declan Chan, Designer Sensen Lii
AR digital kiosks with Marketplace and Membership subscription First multi-disciplinary partnership with Roblox in avatar outfit Launches “Phy-gital” merchandise with Spin Fashion at ComplexCon Hong Kong
Since its inception, FabriX aimed to make the experience of trying on and collecting digital fashion items more seamless and intuitive. Integral to this are the Augmented Reality (AR) Photo Kiosks which debuted at FabriX 2023 – Digital Fashion Roadshow in London and Paris Fashion Weeks, where you can simply select, try on, pose, snap and share your digital fashion look effortlessly. At ComplexCon Hong Kong 2024, FabriX showcased the AR digital kiosks in a new futuristic seamless design. It was also the first time FabriX integrated Marketplace and Membership subscription functionalities in their website. When users scan the QR code in the kiosks, it allows them to not only purchase their digital fashion outfit photos, but also instantly try on and acquire their favourite digital fashion items. With a truly immersive shopping experience, fashion retail is redefined through digital pixels.
It was also the first time FabriX ventures into the gaming realm and partners with Roblox. The works of 11 fashion designers from this season have been transformed into Roblox avatar outfits, becoming the first-ever avatar outfit collection on the Roblox platform featuring designs by renowned fashion designers. Buyers can purchase individual fashion items from this collection on the Roblox platform, allowing them to traverse between the physical and gaming world with the same digital look, breaking the boundary between the two.
FabriX’s creativity knows no bound! FabriX collaborated with Spin Fashion to launch the first “Phy-gital” FabriX hoodies. The hoodies were showcased, available for try-on, and open for pre-orders at ComplexCon Hong Kong, taking the sales model a step further by combining the virtual and physical realms. FabriX hopes to partner with more designers to realise their work in the near future.
FabriX – ComplexCon Hong Kong once again partners with Yamanyamo Visualising Bio Futurism with GenZ artists
This year, FabriX goes even bolder and embraces Bio Futurism as the overarching inspiration. In the age of AI meets CRISPR gene editing, fashion aesthetics will no longer be bound by traditional human body form. Not only the physical fabric will be composed of previously impossible bio-engineered materials, the very human bodies will also be the altar for fashion designers and sculptors to perform their styling aesthetic, with results beyond our boldest imaginations. Altered body forms best illustrate the concept of bio-futurism in fashion industry, showcasing the possibilities provided by the cutting-edge bio engineering technology. ‘Bio Futurism’ captures the zeitgeist and perfectly manifests the forward-thinking mentality of FabriX in ComplexCon.
FabriX once again invited award winning creative agency Yamanyamo as the Creative Director of the project, collaborating with GenZ artist Ram2 to visualize the concept of Bio Futurism and create mind-boggling short films which vividly present complex ideas. Please stay tuned to FabriX social media platforms for more visual content produced by Yamanyamo.
“FabriX OOTC – Outfit Of The City” discovers hidden beauty of the city New Generation influencers interpret FabriX digital fashion collection
“FabriX – ComplexCon Hong Kong” has invited Offgod (Andrew Mok) (https://www.instagram.com/yalocaloffgod/), a promising artist who rose to fame at the age of 19; Ip Yi (https://www.instagram.com/ipyi/), model loved for her willowy idiosyncracy; and Hanna Chan (https://www.instagram.com/hannachanx/), a rising actress with a background in modeling; to interpret the latest fashion pieces from the new season of FabriX through short films. Their FabriX outfits will be released on their personal social media platforms.
The design of digital fashion transcends the limitations of material and size, unrestricted by physical application such as customers’ gender, age, or body shape. Designers can now have an entirely new perspective to explore infinite possibilities, breaking free from the constraints of traditional fabrics. Wearers also embrace a new concept of “clothing” as digital fashion is not just a trend for influencers or the fashion industry but can be anyone’s new endeavour. This year, “FabriX” had invited renowned fashion photographer Leung Mo (https://www.instagram.com/leungmo/) to collaborate on a project titled “FabriX OOTC – Outfit Of The City”. Together with 10 diverse Gen Z individuals, they had visited iconic locations in Hong Kong, exploring the city’s landscape from a Gen Z perspective to discover its hidden beauty.
11 promising designers from Hong Kong, China and around the world
A collective of 11 designers from China, Hong Kong and around the world were invited to participate FabriX – ComplexCon Hong Kong. They are not merely trendsetters and culture advocates in the mainstream, but multifaceted pioneers who stay agile in the ever-changing pop culture. They are ABRA (Spain), CELINE KWAN (Hong Kong), CHEN PENG (China), CHRISTIAN STONE (Hong Kong), EDEN TAN (UK), FENG CHEN WANG (China), GERMANIER (Switzerland), MARK GONG (China), RYUNOSUKEOKAZAKI (Japan), SUSAN FANG (China) and WINDOWSEN (China). They were launching a total of 18 latest digital fashion items at FabriX – ComplexCon Hong Kong, each distinctive in its own design.
(In alphabetical order)
ABRA
Spanish designer Abraham Ortuño Perez, who has made a name for himself on the stages of Madrid and Paris Fashion Weeks, was born in the region of Alicante, known for its rich shoemaking history. In 2020, he established his brand ‘Abra’ in Paris. Prior to founding his own brand, he showcased his creative talent by designing modern darn accessories and footwear for various international brands such as Jacquemus, J.W. Anderson, Coperni, and Loewe.
CELINE KWAN
Her third time to be involved in FabriX project, Celine Kwan graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2021. Founder of her eponymous label, her multicultural upbringing translates to work that adapts to diverse themes and audiences, while prioritising ethical manufacturing, sustainability, and technology exploration. Her debut collection at Paris Fashion Week 2022 received acclaim, leading to an illustrious list of prestigious exhibitions and global collaborations. Ultimately, Celine envisions her creations to transcend generations and showcase the strength of female Asian designers.
CHEN PENG
CHENPENG is a prominent gender-neutral fashion brand specialising in seasonal outerwear which champions the concept of ‘one-size fashion’ and addresses the under-representation of diverse body sizes in the industry. Their iconic puffer jackets are designed to accentuate individual features while celebrating different body types.
CHRISTIAN STONE
Heavily imbued with influences from the Internet, pop and digital culture, Christian Stone’s work presents a hard-edged, high-tech, cyberpunk flavour fused with intelligent social commentary. A third-time collaborator with FabriX and a winner of the coveted V-Files Runway 9 Designer Award, his first collection made entrance at the runway of New York Fashion Week in 2018, and he has since amassed an international celebrity following featuring ASAP Rocky, Billie Eilish, Chae-rin CL, and FKA Twigs, to name a few.
EDEN TAN
Edan Tan gained prominence at his Central Saint Martins graduation show. Eden Tan’s purpose is to change people’s perception of materials by redefining where, why and how these materials are used. His focus is primarily to find and repackage discarded materials and reimagine them into desirable products. Essentially, transforming unwanted items into sought-after goods, altering people’s perception of value and desirability in the process.
FENG CHEN WANG
Through the integration of traditional Chinese craftsmanship, classic tailoring, and unique deconstructive aesthetics, Feng Chen Wang creates multifunctional garments with the concept of ‘less is more.’ Drawing inspiration from communities, the brand extends this philosophy to its collaborative teams, artisans, and partners. In 2016, Feng Chen Wang’s debut collection was nominated for the LVMH Prize. After designing the uniform for the flag bearers at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, she swiftly transitioned to showcasing her designs at the Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.
GERMANIER
Renowned for his sustainable fashion ethos, Kevin Germanier debuted his eponymous label in 2018. He focuses on luxury upcycled fabrics, featuring arresting details like discarded beads sourced from Hong Kong which won him the 2015 Redress Award. Germanier shatters the traditional eco-fashion image and embraced a futuristic utopian aesthetic, characterised by sculptural jackets, glitter-strewn dresses and sharply spliced skirts. Recognised by Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and various esteemed fashion awards, his creations have graced international celebrities like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Kristen Stewart, Björk and K-pop singer Sunmi.
MARK GONG
Graduated from Parsons School of Design, Mark Gong lived and studied in New York before establishing his eponymous brand in 2018. Embodying New York’s carefree spirit and Shanghai’s exquisite charm, MARKGONG moulds a confident and balanced female image while reflecting a love for nature.
RYUNOSUKEOKAZAKI
Born in Hiroshima, Ryunosuke Okazaki started his creative journey under his eponymous label RYUNOSUKEOKAZAKI in Tokyo in 2018. Graduated from the Tokyo University of Arts in 2021, he emerged as a finalist for the prestigious LVMH Prize in 2022 and was honoured with a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2023.
SUSAN FANG
Susan Fang, a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, founded her eponymous brand in 2017. She cleverly incorporates innovative fabrics, colors, and cuts, drawing inspiration from perception, mathematics, and natural fractal patterns. Committed to sustainable design and handmade craftsmanship, she has been recognized with numerous accolades. In 2019 and 2020, she was named in Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ list, and she was also a finalist for the LVMH Prize in the same year.
WINDOWSEN
The founder and designer of Windowsen, Sensen Lii is characterised by his distinctive blend of couture and clubwear aesthetics. The brand’s theatrical and avant-garde flair has gained a massive following among musicians and performers alike. With a presence in Shanghai and Paris, Lii has established ateliers and offices in both locations, focusing on haute couture. In 2018, the Chinese-born designer won the coveted VFiles New York Fashion Week runway competition while still studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. His intergalactic and cyberpunk signature style has since become a standout on the runways of the international fashion calendar. Hashtag: #FabriX #FashionMeetsFuture #DigitalFashion #metaverse #FutureOfFashion #digitalfashion #fashiondesigner #CreateHK
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About FabriX
Leading the Digital Fashion Revolution from Our City to the World
FabriX isn’t just showcasing the future of the fashion industry – we are building it. Launched in 2022, we are a launchpad for the world’s hottest fashion designers and brands, providing a platform to unveil and monetise their most innovative digital fashion creations.
Our success story began in Hong Kong, but our influence has gone global. After an electrifying FabriX Digital Fashion Roadshow at London and Paris Fashion Weeks in 2023, we are setting the stage ablaze at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2024 – the festival’s much-anticipated debut outside the US. These experiences has paved the way to even greater possibilities.
Our vision? To be the leading curated marketplace of all things Digital Fashion worldwide, by connecting the industry’s top tech partners, designers, brands and thought leaders. Together, we are shaping a future where digital fashion becomes a part of everyday life, through gaming platforms and other emerging applications. Imagine a Digital Fashion Hub where innovation and artistry meet commercial opportunities. That’s FabriX.
Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s SoHo district, PMQ is the landmark of creative and design industries housing over 100 Hong Kong emerging designers. In 2014, PMQ was revitalised and transformed into a creative hub with a variety of design studios showcasing a wide array of design products including fashion and accessories, gifts & premium, homeware, and small furniture as well as other lifestyle goods and creative products. PMQ has now become an interactive platform for supporting up-and-coming creative talents and fostering a community of patrons and lovers of creativity, design, and heritage. It is also one of the popular venues in town for international design, arts, and cultural events from Hong Kong and around the world.
Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start- ups, exploring markets, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. Website: https://www.createhk.gov.hk
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Konica Minolta achieves No. 1 market share for its second year running, highlighting its continued commitment to unparalleled quality and efficiency.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 March 2024 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia has once again secured the #1 market share in the Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printer Segment in ASEAN for 2023, according to results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker, 2023Q4.
The Prowess of Konica Minolta’s Colour Light & Mid Production Printers
Konica Minolta’s line of AccurioPress series has revolutionised the digital print production industry, offering a range of production printers featuring speeds from 71 prints per minute up to an ultra-fast 140 prints per minute that can handle the business needs of any volume.
The AccurioPress C4080 Series, C83hc, C7100 Series, and C14000 Series production printers offer unparalleled colour image quality, next-level automation capabilities, ultra-high-speed performance, and professional-grade inline finishing options. This versatility in printing jobs makes these production presses well-suited to fit a wide range of printing needs, even large-scale printing.
In addition to having exceptional performance, Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress series is engineered to improve workflow and efficiency, enabling businesses to produce quality prints quickly and reliably.
Staying ahead of the curve through innovation
Konica Minolta successfully entered the production printing market in 2004 and is now considered one of the leaders in this segment. As a frontrunner in the production printing industry, Konica Minolta remains steadfast in offering a diverse range of cutting-edge hardware products, integrated workflows, and innovative applications, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive market landscape.
The brand’s customer-first development model has guided them to produce reliable, high-performance hardware designed to deliver exceptional quality, speed, and efficiency while concurrently reducing costs and enhancing productivity.
Businesses leveraging on the AccurioPress line of production presses can expect top-tier products characterised by leading-edge technology to manage their printing needs. Printing vendors can leverage AccurioPress production printers, which incorporate technologies like automated print production through Konica Minolta AccurioPro Flux, to enable automation and book production. By utilising variable data printing and web-to-print technology, as well as make-ready and output management applications, they will be able to achieve more diverse printing opportunities.
There are many more use cases with AccurioPress series, which have garnered Konica Minolta’s large market share in the ASEAN region.
Statement from Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia
“We are delighted to announce that Konica Minolta has once again secured the top position for light to mid-colour production printers across the ASEAN region,” said Francis Chua, General Manager for Regional Sales & Marketing HQ at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia.
“This accomplishment reflects the dedication our team has continued to embody in providing unbeatable quality and performance, as well as the trust our customers place in our products. As we commemorate this accomplishment, our focus extends towards the future—We are unwaveringly committed to pursuing innovation, fostering inspiration, and maintaining leadership within the industry.”
Echoing this sentiment, Teh Hui Ying, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Production Printing at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia, expressed excitement: “Our continued success in the growing Colour Production Printing market in ASEAN can be attributed to continued innovation and eco-friendly solutions that empower our customers to Realize Their Potential. As a market leader, we will continue to push boundaries and unlock even greater potential for our customers.” Hashtag: #konicaminolta #asean #productionprinters
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About Konica Minolta’s Colour Light and Mid-Production Printers
Printers face a rapidly changing market with all the challenges of offering new services while lowering your costs and digital printing. Konica Minolta provides businesses with specifically tailored, high-quality printing solutions to achieve their business needs and goals.
The AccurioPress range of production printers reflects their advanced, automated and accurate nature: Key strengths and attributes include eliminating routine technology burdens and saving time, as well as reducing human error, waste and production costs.
With purpose-built reliability and cutting-edge technology, these machines are designed to keep pace with rising client demands and workloads, allowing businesses to remain competitive in an ever-changing industry. Their versatility enables them to cater to any printing job specification, making them well-suited to fit a wide range of printing needs.
In addition to their exceptional performance, Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress series is engineered to improve workflow and efficiency, enabling businesses to produce quality prints quickly and reliably. By investing in these production printers, businesses can enhance their capabilities and meet the demands of their clients, ultimately increasing profitability and growth.
With Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress series, businesses can stay ahead of the curve and continue to provide exceptional printing services that keep their clients coming back for more.
Launch of an AI-Driven Interior Design Platform “Oodles Smart” to Provide Innovative Experience
Highlights
2023 net profit is approximately HK$22.2 million, representing an increase of approximately 39.5%, as compared to the 2022 adjusted one.
Revenue increased 23.0% to approximately HK$1,008.1 million.
Gross profit increased 13.6% to approximately HK$129.6 million.
Launch of “Oodles Smart,” an interior design platform driven by AI technology, for the purposes of cost savings and efficiency improvement.
Financial Highlights
Year ended 31 December
HK$’000
2023
2022
Change
Revenue
1,008,101
819,302
+23.0%
Gross profit
129,565
114,023
+13.6%
Gross profit margin
12.9%
13.9%
-1.0 p.p.
Net profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company
22,168
28,065
-21.0%
Adjusted profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company
22,168
15,887*
+39.5%
Earnings per share (HK cents)
2.77
3.51
-21.1%
*Excluding the exceptional item under the period of COVID-19, i.e., the subsidy granted under the Employment Support Scheme.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2024 – As a leading fitting-out contractor in Hong Kong, Superland Group Holdings Limited (the ‘Company”,together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”; Stock Code: 0368.HK), announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023 (“Financial Year”). During the Financial Year, the Group recorded an increase in both revenue and (adjusted) net profit. Profit for the Financial Year attributable to owners of the Company is approximately HK$22.2 million, representing an increase of approximately 39.5%, as compared to the adjusted one for the year ended 31 December 2022. The revenue of the Group amounted to approximately HK$1,008.1 million, representing an increase of approximately 23.0% as compared to the one for the year ended 31 December 2022. The gross profit of the Group for the Financial Year increased approximately 13.6% to approximately HK$129.6 million. During the Financial Year, basic earnings per share is approximately HK2.77 cents.
Business Review
The Group is an established contractor based in Hong Kong, providing professional fitting-out services and repair and maintenance services with the qualification as a registered electrical contractor, subcontractor and minor work contractors.
The Group’s technology and technical solutions, including the “Oodles Smart Solution”, for previewing interior designs and making online modifications on a real time basis by artificial intelligence, has been officially launched in March this year. The patented and user-oriented “Cubicles and Smart Washroom Solution” for offering smart washroom experience and the “Oodles Transformer” for users’ space planning through transformable furniture, were also successfully launched in the market. The realisation of opportunities arising from these technologies and technical solutions will add value to the Group and diversify the business of the Group in the future.
The Group is principally engaged in the provision of fitting-out services and repair and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Hong Kong. During the year, fitting-out services is accounted for approximately 99.8% of the total revenue, representing approximately HK$1,005.6 million. In comparison, repair and maintenance services are accounted for approximately HK$2.5 million.
As at 31 December 2023, the Group had a total of 51 (31 December 2022: 46) fitting-out projects on hand, which included fitting-out projects that have commenced but not yet completed and fitting-out projects that have been awarded to the Group but not yet commenced, with an aggregate total contract sum of approximately HK$4,129 million (31 December 2022: approximately HK$3,822 million). Among these projects on hand, 30 projects were with total contract sum of approximately HK$50 million or above. As at 31 December 2023, the aggregate total contract sum of these 30 projects amounted to approximately HK$3,663 million (31 December 2022: 28 projects: approximately HK$3,451 million).
Business Prospect
As supported by the 2023 Policy Address of Hong Kong, the Government of HKSAR will develop land resources in a persistent manner to satisfy the housing demand. Therefore, the Group expects that the business of the Group will remain stable in the fitting-out industry in Hong Kong in the long term. The Group will devote necessary resources to further increase its market share if appropriate.
The Group has successfully demonstrated its innovation competence and leading position by the integration of its technologies and technical solutions with big data and artificial intelligence which was fully recognised by the market over the past few years. The Group will continue to develop and apply its technologies and technical solutions in a diversified manner for further improving project management efficiency and assisting industry development so as to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
Looking ahead, the Board remains prudent and optimistic about the prospects of the Group’s business in the long term. The Group will continue to adopt a very cautious approach to ensure corporate sustainability in 2024. The Group will consider monitoring its working capital management closely. The Group will also closely and carefully monitor the latest development in its core business and the potential realisation and commercialisation of its technologies and technical solutions; and adjust its business strategies from time to time if required.
Mr. Ng Chi Chiu, Chairman of the Group, CEO and Executive Director, said, “The Group is committed to improving quality and making breakthroughs of the industry through technology. Recently, we have launched ‘Oodles Smart,’ the AI-driven interior design platform. The Platform provides not only the industry with an online product display room, which is not limited by time, space and region, but also the public with a novel experience of home design.”
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Superland Group Holdings Limited
Superland Group Holdings Limited is an established contractor based in Hong Kong with over 20 years of operating history providing fitting-out services and repair and maintenance services. It has provided services for a number of prominent property projects of established property developers in Hong Kong, including various landmark shopping malls, hotels and residential projects around Hong Kong. The Group has recently launched “Oodles”, its own technological brand. Oodles provides a fitting-out service platform that integrates its own developed technologies and technological solutions and combines design, matching, shopping and information to allow customers to experience and foretell the home of the future.
BERN, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2024 – After over two years of thorough preparation, and with the enthusiastic support and active promotion of the global community, the Meta Earth (ME) website was officially launched on March 20, 2024, marking a significant milestone for Meta Earth in presenting its vision and mission to the world. The website serves as a gateway for global users to gain a comprehensive understanding of ME.
With the official launch of the ME website, Meta Earth, cooperating with Galxe to launch the Meta Earth Social Supporter Campaign on March 20th, aiming to reward our early supporters. For more details please refer to: https://galxe.com/SLnAt8fnzEafqivEVeoXdw/campaign/GCMy6tT9k2
Besides, ME Labs is set to launch a one-year public testing event titled “Explorer Tour” for Meta Earth v1.0, aiming to broaden community access to the global market. Despite the ME Network being in the early stages of 1.0, ME Labs is eager for global users to engage in the construction of Meta Earth from an early stage. All early supporters and contributors participating in the public testing event will receive generous AIRDROP rewards.
Currently, Meta Earth released the roadmap of ME on the official website and all relevant technical developments and ecosystems are being carried out in accordance with the plan. While ME Network v1.0 hasn’t completely realized the full vision of Meta Earth, both ME Labs and ME community members are optimistic, given that Meta Earth has a very clear plan for the implementation of its technology.
Firstly, Meta Earth starts with its foundational infrastructure, the ME Network, adopting a decoupled, layered, modular design. It will be divided into the DA Layer (Txn consensus), the Settlement Layer (including state consensus), and the Execution Layer. This approach enhances the public chain’s scalability and further improves data throughput to meet the future on-chain ecosystem’s demands for big data and high concurrency processing, providing strong technical support for building a multi-dimensional integrated network.
Secondly, by offering a one-stop ME SDK development toolkit that standardizes the development process, we lower the cost of building applications, enabling developers to create innovative Web3 applications or Rollup-chains in the shortest time possible. This provides a continuous stream of momentum for the construction of the Meta Earth ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Meta Earth establishes a comprehensive decentralized identity verification system to protect user data security and uniqueness, returning data privacy and asset sovereignty to individual users by ME ID. Moreover, Meta Earth ensures “one person, one ME ID” through compliant KYC, adopts a national node governance model, and aligns the on-chain identity system with real-world identities, eliminating the misuse of false identities, protecting the interests of the majority, actively embracing regulatory policies of various countries, and promoting the robust, secure, and sustainable development of Meta Earth.
Meta Earth is not only making solid progress in technology but has also built a sufficiently broad offline community foundation. Meta Earth has established offline communities in multiple countries, including Switzerland, Turkey, Dubai, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Spain, and Indonesia. These communities are not only the cornerstone supporting Meta Earth’s global growth but also a powerful engine driving the prosperity of the Meta Earth ecosystem.
Meta Earth not only carries the expectations of the global community but also attracts widespread attention from industry media and capital institutions. The startup funds raised by ME will be used in key areas such as technology R&D, team expansion, market promotion, compliance and security, as well as the green economy, all aimed at enhancing human happiness and promoting ecological sustainability.
Over the past two years, Meta Earth has accumulated a diverse range of collaborative resources, including top universities, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and media communities, establishing a broad network of strategic partnerships. This diverse partnership endows Meta Earth with stronger competitive advantages, providing a solid foundation and extensive support for ME’s development.
In the future, ME will continue to drive ecosystem construction and technological innovation. On one hand, through its official Twitter account @_MetaEarth_, ME is establishing close ties with teams from various sectors such as other public chains, oracles, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and wallets, to provide developers and users with more comprehensive services and support. On the other hand, ME will insist on continuous technological innovations, enhancing high performance and security, and rolling out more technical components to build its core technological barriers, including the launch of the ME ID Protocol, cross-chain bridges, etc. Following the realization of modularity, Meta Earth will officially initiate a funding support program for the ecosystem developers community, including the issuance of Grants, hosting hackathons, etc., to accelerate the expansion and influence of the ecosystem, innovating and integrating to create technological barriers, forming a broad ecological moat.
In summary, the official launch of the ME website marks Meta Earth’s formal entry into a phase of rapid iteration and growth. We firmly believe that, with the joint efforts of ME Labs and the global community, ME Network will become a leading modular public chain in the data sovereignty field, providing Web3 with high-performance, compliant, privacy-protective, and multi-chain interactive infrastructure. It aims to introduce trillion-level traditional industry application scenarios, promoting the comprehensive prosperity of the digital encryption era.
Hashtag: #MetaEarth
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About Meta Earth
Meta Earth (ME) is based on a modular, high-performance, infinitely scalable multi-dimensional fusion underlying value network — ME Network, which supports the high-concurrency big data processing needs of traditional industrial applications.
And through an encrypted DID (Decentralized Identifier) system — ME ID & ME Pass which can effectively protect user privacy data, and a co-construction & co-governance mechanism which can fully reflect personal sovereignty and equality for all, as well as an economic model which can guarantee UBI (Unconditional Basic Income) without any distinction, Meta Earth is fully dedicated to enhancing happiness for a better life and maintaining ecological balance to promote sustainability.
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