HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 13 December 2022 – VinFuture Foundation officially announces the agenda of the second VinFuture Sci-Tech Week, taking place between December 17–21, 2022 in Hanoi. This global event will welcome the attendance of numerous distinguished scientists from around the world, working together to contribute to the vision of “Reviving and Reshaping”.

With the worldwide recognition achieved in the first season, hundreds of scientists, policymakers, and industry experts from six continents will gather in Vietnam to participate in the VinFuture Award Ceremony Week 2022. Taking place over five days, the event series includes: “Conversation with the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee”; “Innovate Today, Create Tomorrow” Inspirational Talk Series; “Science for Life Symposium”; “VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony”; and “Talk Future: A dialogue with the 2022 VinFuture Prize Laureates”.

Commencing the week’s series of events is the Conversation with the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee, taking place in the morning of December 17, 2022. Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council – Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend (University of Cambridge, UK; Winner of the 2010 Millennium Technology Prize in Physics) and other preeminent scientists from the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee will share stories about their passion, achievements, and sacrifices in their dedication to science.

In the afternoon of December 17, 2022, for the first time, the inspirational talk series “Innovate Today, Create Tomorrow” will set the stage for the world’s most influential scientists to interact directly with the Vietnamese public. Among this lineup of prominent scientists is John Nosta – a “star” of the global sci-tech industry, an innovator in the field of global digital health, and one of the 10 people with the strongest impact on science and technology in 2019; and Professor Mark Zachary Jacobson, Stanford University, USA, who was a World Clean Tech Awards’ recipient of the “Visionary CleanTech Scientist Distinction” award and was selected as one of the world’s 100 most influential people in climate policy in 2022.

Following this is the “Science for Life” Symposium, taking place on December 19, 2022, with three 90-minute sessions on the topics of: “Resilient agriculture in the new normal“, “Advanced materials for future energy storage“, and “Precision cancer therapy“. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with distinguished scientists such as Professor Pamela Ronald, University of California, Davis; Professor Josse De Baerdemaeker, Past-President of the European Association of Agricultural Engineers; Dr. Khalil Amine, Argonne National Laboratory, Chairman of the International Automotive Lithium Battery Association; Professor Bruce Levine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; and national policymakers, scientists, experts and entrepreneurs from prestigious local and international organizations. The symposium will revolve around practical solutions as well as projections of important changes in people’s lives enabled by the effective application of science and technology. These topics are of particular interest to the international scientific community, forming the core of VinFuture Prize’s 2022 theme of “Reviving and Reshaping”.

The main event of the week is the 2022 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony – Reviving and Reshaping – held in the evening of December 20, 2022, at the Hanoi Opera House to honor the next VinFuture laureates. This formal ceremony will be attended by leaders of the Vietnamese government and outstanding international scientists, who are laureates of world-renowned science and technology prizes such as the Nobel Prize, the Millennium Technology Prize, the Turing prize, and others. Globally acclaimed artists who have received numerous musical accolades, such as Christina Aguilera, conductor Honna Tetsuji, violinist Bui Cong Duy, and conductor Dong Quang Vinh will also be featured in the ceremony’s exceptional performance showcase. The VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony will be broadcast on Vietnam Television VTV1 and livestreamed on a variety of international channels such as CNN, Discovery, TechNode Global, and Euronews.

Closing the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week is Talk Future: A dialogue with the 2022 VinFuture Prize Laureates, which will take place throughout the day on December 21, 2022. In the morning, audience members will have the opportunity to meet and listen to VinFuture Prize laureates sharing about the inspiring scientific journeys that have helped them receive this incredible award.

In the afternoon, the 2022 VinFuture Prize Laureates will present to dedicated young scientists, talented students, and business and startup communities who wish to use breakthrough science and technology to fuel the world’s post-pandemic reviving and reshaping.

The VinFuture Foundation was established to honor and facilitate breakthrough scientific research and technological innovations that have already contributed to, or have the potential to contribute to, the betterment of life for millions of people globally while creating a more sustainable world for future generations.

As an annual prize with rigorous procedures and the highest standards, the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week has made Vietnam the new destination for global science and technology, while serving as a bridge between the Vietnamese scientific community and the world’s community of leading scientists and inventors, contributing to the development of science and technology industries nationally and beyond.

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR THE VINFUTURE SCI-TECH WEEK 2022

1. Conversation with the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee

a) Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Saturday December 17, 2022
b) Location: VinUniversity, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Ha Noi

2. ‘Innovate Today, Create Tomorrow’ Inspirational Talk Series

a) Time: 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm, Saturday December 17, 2022
b) Location: VinUniversity, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Ha Noi
3. ‘Science for Life’ Symposium

a) Time: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm, Monday December 19, 2022
b) Location: Almaz International Cuisine and Convention Center, Hoa Lan Street, Vinhomes Riverside, Phuc Loi, Long Bien, Ha Noi

4. VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony 2022

a) Time: 8:00 pm, Tuesday December 20, 2022
b) Location: Ha Noi Opera House, No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi

5. Talk Future: Dialogue with the 2022 VinFuture Prize Laureates

a) Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday December 21, 2022
b) Location: VinUniversity, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Gia Lam, Ha NoiHashtag: #VinFuture #Vingroup

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ABOUT VINFUTURE

The VinFuture Foundation, established on International Solidarity Day on December 20th, 2020, is a non-profit organization co-founded by billionaire Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife, Mrs. Pham Thu Huong.

The Foundation’s core activity is awarding the annual VinFuture Prize for transformational scientific and technological innovations that have created, or have the potential to create meaningful changes in millions of people’s lives across the planet.

A total of four prizes are awarded by the VinFuture Prize Foundation every year, consisting of the VinFuture Grand Prize valued at US$3 million – one of the largest ever annual prizes globally. VinFuture also awards three Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, dedicated to female innovators, developing country innovators, and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields.

In addition, the Foundation conducts many activities to accomplish its mission, such as funding academic activities, catalyzing intellectual connections, collaborating in Sci-Tech development, and promoting STEM education.

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 13 December 2022 – Tia Lee Yu Fen, global C-Pop star, actress and fashion icon, launched the music video for her new single “GOODBYE PRINCESS“ on 9 December 2022. The release came after a record-breaking build-up that saw her animation series attract over 100 million views in the space of a month. Aside from the music video’s amazing animation and poetic storytelling, fans were also stunned by the big names that collaborated with Tia on the song and the video.

“GOODBYE PRINCESS” is a song that deals with serious themes. Building upon the creative foundation of her previous work, Tia Lee used this project as an opportunity to open up on some of her deepest and most personal moments. Through a stunning, poetic retelling of her journey in the music industry, the newly released music video reflects Tia’s difficult journey in the entertainment industry but also acts as a letter of encouragement to fans around the world who may be struggling to achieve their dreams.

The themes and messages in “Goodbye Princess” have resonated with fans around the world. The animation series continues to garner more attention, already breaching 100 million views within the first month. One subtle detail that quickly caught the attention of fans and raised discussions was the high caliber of international talents that worked on the project. Amongst them, Grammy award winning producer Swizz Beatz and world-renowned creative studio Actual Objects stood.

Tia Lee’s “Goodbye Princess” marks Swizz Beatz’ first collaboration with a C-pop star, which further speaks to the significance of Tia’s project. The song’s music video was produced by Actual Objects, whose impressive portfolio includes projects for global brands and artists like Nike and Travis Scott.

The music video – set in a cyberpunk-infused fantasy world – tells the poetic story of a heroine’s metamorphosis from a highly scrutinized and commoditised princess, into a brave, new persona that is ready to take on the world. Its theme of female empowerment is communicated by compelling fantasy imagery that seeks to talk to the difficulties faced by women around the world. Tia Lee’s song and music video aim to encourage all women to build a more promising future for themselves and is gaining huge attention, as it continues to climb past 100 million views.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 December 2022 – Global C-Pop superstar Tia Lee Yu Fen released the music video of her new single “GOODBYE PRINCESS“ to much fanfare as plenty of hype was built up along the way with her animation series that amassed a record-breaking 100 million views.

Tia worked with Grammy Award winning producer Swizz Beatz on her comeback song. Swizz Beatz has worked with some of the biggest stars in the music industry, including Madonna, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Jay-Z. But, the Goodbye Princess project marked a first for him as he had never before produced a Chinese track.

The music video for Tia’s single was produced by Actual Objects, a studio based in Los Angeles that has a hugely successful track record as they have collaborated with leading artists and brands such as Travis Scott and Nike. Set in a fictional fantasy universe, the music video depicts Tia’s transformation from a sheltered icon who is highly scrutinised into a darker, edgier, and more courageous woman who is ready to face any challenge head-on.

“GOODBYE PRINCESS” holds so much meaning for Tia Lee as it documents her journey of empowerment through self-discovery and change. Its success has been nothing short of monumental as the pre-release is expected to become the most successful engagement campaign of all time by a C-Pop star. Tia credited her production team for the emotional impact that was felt by fans. The team’s work on animations, stills, and fashion videography was nothing short of world class from conception to execution.

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About Tia Lee | Lee Yu Fen:

Tia Lee Yu Fen, born in Taipei, is a global C-pop star, film and television actress, and fashion model and icon. In addition to her acting roles and musical career, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a fashion icon and trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 13 December 2022 – Tia Lee Yu Fen released her new single “GOODBYE PRINCESS“ on 9 December 2022, after the C-Pop star’s pre-release animation series accumulated a record-breaking 100 million views within a its first month and gained global attention in the process.

The concept for Goodbye Princess, was that it would represent Tia’s farewell note to her old self; bidding farewell to the past and signalling her reinvention. The song turns on a theme of female empowerment and aims to encourage women everywhere to pursue their dreams no matter what they have been through in their lives.

Tia assembled an all-star team of high-calibre talent to help bring ambitious concept to life. Their immaculate execution added new layers of depth to Tia’s creative expression. One to highlight is the song was produced by Grammy Award winning producer Swizz Beatz, who had previously worked with a long list of music icons such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, and Jay-Z. “GOODBYE PRINCESS” not only marks the collaboration between two artists on top of their game, but also the first Chinese song produced in Swizz Beatz’s illustrious career.

Speaking more about the project and thanking her talented production team for their excellent work on the animations, stills, and fashion videography, Tia said: “This time, I’m back in a hyper-reality form. If the animations represented the past and the motion images hinted at the present, combining the two represent the future. Now, I am excited to take everyone into this futuristic fantasy world, which holds the story of my farewell to the past as we welcome the future together.”

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About Tia Lee | Lee Yu Fen:

Tia Lee Yu Fen, born in Taipei, is a global C-pop star, film and television actress, and fashion model and icon. In addition to her acting roles and musical career, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a fashion icon and trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 December 2022 – After months of hype and a record-breaking animation series that garnered over 100 million views, global C-Pop star Tia Lee Yu Fen kept the momentum up by dropping her incredible new single “GOODBYE PRINCESS“.

Speaking on the launch of her new music video, Tia thanks her creative team for bringing her journey to life with amazing animations, stills, and fashion videography. She hopes to inspire other women to follow in her footsteps and chase their dreams without sacrificing their true identities.

Tia’s new song and the music video for Goodbye Princess focus on the theme of female empowerment, and encouraging women go out and achieve their dreams, without being held back by societal expectations. Similar themes were trailed throughout the six-episode “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animated series Tia released prior to her new single. The series followed the stories of six princesses from well-known fairy tales and combined elements of storytelling from Tia’s real life experiences. It also depicted the transformation she underwent and how she embraced a new, truer side of herself.

Tia said: “I am very excited for this new chapter of my life and career. This song and music video was based on my personal journey. I believe it is a story that everyone can relate to – especially women, who so often bear the brunt of society’s judgment. We all have power inside us, though the world sometimes makes it difficult for us to speak up. I hope that “Goodbye Princess” can be a rallying call for women to embrace their inner strength and support each other in realising their own truth.”

Tia Lee Official Channels:
Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 December 2022 – Tia Lee Yu Fen unveiled the music video for her new single “GOODBYE PRINCESS“, which has garnered record-breaking attention in its own right, following hot on the heels of her six-episode pre-release animation series – which racked up over 100 million views in its own right. The new music video’s success further cements Tia’s status as a global C-Pop star and one of the influential artists right now. It also goes down in history as the first-ever Chinese song produced by Grammy winning producer Swizz Beatz.

The theme of Tia’s new song is one of empowering to look beyond the role that society defines for them, and seeking either the courage or the help to create a better future. It reflects Tia’s own journey in the entertainment industry, which at times was bruising, despite the many highs she has achieved so far.

Speaking on the ambitions of the new song and the message behind it, Tia Lee said: “I hope that “Goodbye Princess” can be a rallying call for women to embrace their inner strength and support each other in realising their own truth.”

“Goodbye Princess” was produced by Grammy award winning producer Swizz Beatz, who is best known for his work with global music icons like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Justin Bieber. The new song grants Tia Lee another record, as she becomes the first C-pop star to work with the legendary producer.

In addition to working with Swizz Beatz, Tia also collaborated with Los Angeles-based studio Actual Objects for the song’s music video. The multi-disciplinary studio and its creative team has long attracted international brands and artists with their stunning portfolio of work, including projects for The North Face, Nike and Travis Scott.

Set in a hyper pop fantasy world, the music video charts the metamorphosis of a heroine who transforms from an idealised princess like figure living a sheltered life, into a more authentic and braver persona – ready to take on the world. The success of “Goodbye Princess” sends a strong and message to fans around the world who also bear the brunt of society’s judgment. Opening up her deepest emotions, Tia hopes to send her fans inspiration and empowerment via the music.

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Local tech group PC Dreams launches myhalo, a holistic and integrated platform to upcycle, trade-in, repair, and extend the lives of personal computers and mobile devices

Beyond that, myhalo will also bridge like-minded communities, and strategic and academic partners, to promote meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas in a collective effort to change the way we use our digital devices and significantly reduce e-waste, which is aligned with the Singapore government’s vision Green Plan 2030.

One such initiative is an ongoing study embarked on by myhalo that aims to determine how much the carbon footprint of a device could be reduced if the device’s lifespan was extended till it became both technically and functionally obsolete versus an average use of 5 years, for example. Such studies, according to Mr Tan Ching Hwee, Founder of myhalo, would equip policymakers, service providers and consumers with data on the impacts of their decisions and help them make more informed choices.

Another key service rolled out by myhalo is the S$1.5M Quote & Go system, Singapore’s first contactless programme that intelligently and accurately assesses the trade-in value of a consumer’s digital device, with the capability of churning out over 150,000 possible outcomes with a guaranteed trade-in price. The AI- backed system significantly reduces any hassle of trading in one’s devices in a bid to promote more users to trade in their devices rather than simply throwing them away.

Inspired by European countries, such as France and Germany, where citizens are given subsidies for repairs to extend the life of their digital devices and thus reducing e-waste, myhalo has rolled out a campaign that encourages consumers to declutter and donate their old or unused digital and mobile devices, including routers, modems, power banks, and even thumb drives, in exchange for an immediate S$30 reduction, when consumers start their zero e-waste lifestyle with them though the purchase of refurbished, pre-loved mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, or to offset any repair costs on devices, at myhalo CircularXchange. The devices donated will be either recycled conscientiously if they are deemed functionally obsolete or irreparable, or given to the needy after proper data erasure and refurbishment.

“We all have a role to play in sustainable consumption and it starts with a change in our mindsets and behaviours,” explains Ching Hwee, who was the recent winner of the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2022 (EYA), by ASME & Rotary Club. “With myhalo, we are able to develop an ecosystem to raise consciousness to care for the environment.”

As to plans for the future, Ching Hwee added, “We will be working closely with NGOs to benefit needy individuals with refurbished mobile devices, and also develop programmes to educate the students and the general public on e-waste and what are the preventive solutions they can adopt currently.”

Just as nature is circular, where everything is transformed and not discarded, myhalo aims to restore the circular way in which we use our devices, rather than the linear mindset of a ‘disposable’ culture in which we were brought up with.

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