Backpack, shoulder bag, and handbag all at once, with expandable storage

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 June 2023 – Edison Lab from Japan today announces its partnership with leading e-commerce platform Searching C to launch the smart bag SchuBELT in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Equipped with unique retractable straps, SchuBELT is a backpack, shoulder bag, and handbag all at once. Unobtrusive design with hyper-functionality, the bag was overfunded by 180 times on crowdfunding site Kickstarter.

With borders opening up, travelling and business trips have become more frequent than ever. Travellers have encountered one common obstacle when travelling with their backpack – backpack straps tend to be in the way when they are not carrying it on the back. SchuBELT is an all-in-one bag for on-the-move. The straps are sucked inside the bag and out of the way by a special mechanism when users put it down. To top it off, the length of the straps can easily be adjusted with one push of a button, an ingenious mechanism that keeps the chosen length in memory as users release the button.

In addition, the SchuBelt is now available in a larger model with expandable storage space. The bag is equipped with a laptop compartment that can hold A4 documents, Macbook Air, Ipad, wallet, charger, keyboard, earphones etc, and a main compartment with a 180° opening for a water bottle or umbrella, and even change of clothes.

Starting today, SchuBELT is available for purchase on Hong Kong e-commerce platform Searching C, retailing at SGD 129 (early-bird price).

For more details, please visit: https://sg.searchingc.com/products/schubelt-the-smart-bag-with-retractable-straps

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About The Inventor

Kota Ogawa (Representative of Edison Lab, Inc.) is the inventor of flick input, etc. and is also a patent attorney. His great-grandfather, Kunihiko Iwadare, was a disciple of Thomas Edison and founder of Nippon Electric Co. Ltd. He is also a composer for AKB48 and Momoiro Clover Z, and the vocalist of “Kota Ogawa & Tomason”. He regularly appears on FM Yokohama’s weekly “SHONAN by the Sea”. He is also the founder of the invention-driven product brand “EDISON LAB” and will continue to introduce new products to the world.

About Searching C

Searching C is a leading e-commerce platform with a focus on assisting quality brands to launch their innovative products in the Asia-Pacific areas. Upholding the principle of curating products from elite brands, the platform aims to bring the most innovative products created from worldwide designers to its users. With a belief in “every product tells a story”, the platform is also on a mission to facilitate the exchange of culture and innovative ideas.

Based in Hong Kong, Searching C possesses an integrated product launching channel which covers both online and offline in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.

Website: https://sg.searchingc.com/
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 June 2023 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. today announced its technology and engineering support for Pingspace, a Malaysia-based start-up, to optimize and shorten its robotic storage system developmental cycle and rapidly scale up its robotics-as-a-service supply chain offerings.

Accelerating e-commerce growth has prompted commercial and logistics companies to adopt robotics and advanced electronic technologies for achieving fulfilment productivity and gaining competitive advantages. One of the most deployed warehouse automation technologies is automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). The global ASRS market is expected to reach US$ 24 billion by 2030¹.

Founded in 2018 by Chuah Di Ken, CEO, Pingspace has set out on a mission to simplify, digitalize, and automate the warehouse and logistics industry. Specialized in building robotic storage systems, Pingspace aims to offer robust robotics-as-a-service supply chain solutions that deliver benefits of increased fulfilment rates, more productive labor, and safer warehouse environment.

“Our robotic storage systems are designed to be customizable and versatile, automating the movement of inventory around warehouses while also providing high-density storage capabilities. We hope to push the current industry standard of three to five days to next-day and then to same-day delivery,” said Chuah Di Ken, CEO, Pingspace. “Arrow’s engineering team has provided us with everything we need from product knowledge, technical insights, to turnkey solutions which enable us to jump-start and scale up the design, building, deployment, and management of our robotics-as-a-service supply chain solutions.”

Like many other technology start-ups, Pingspace faced technical challenges as they continue to develop and differentiate their solution offerings. Arrow’s engineering team has assisted them with proof-of concept, product prototyping, PCB design, and feasibility assessment.

“Today’s robotic innovations require comprehensive technology capabilities span from product design and engineering to manufacturing and supply chain. With our global network of technology suppliers and industry-leading services, Arrow is well positioned to help Pringspace as well as many other tech companies as they strive to bring ideas to life and get end products to market faster,” said Natarajan MM, Arrow Electronics’ vice president of South Asia. “Our best-in-class design tools and resources, engineering expertise, and supply chain services provide Pingspace with the kind of technology capability and flexibility it takes to break industry barriers and bring warehouse operation efficiency to the next level.”

With a comprehensive technology portfolio, Arrow has provided Pingspace team with prototype samples and technical insights for designing a power management system that not only reduces the weight and footprint, but also enables better energy efficiency of their robotic storage system.

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¹ https://www.factmr.com/report/1869/automated-storage-and-retrieval-systems-market

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About Arrow Electronics

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2022 sales of $37 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life.

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KEELUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 15 June 2023 – The Keelung City Government is expected to promote Keelung tourism at L.A.D. Seoul on June 17, 2023, intending to showcase the splendid scenery of Keelung mountains and seas, such as Chaojing Park, Wangyou Valley, and Chengbin Fishing Harbor Colorful Houses, to the Korean people. The promotion team will also prepare Korean language promotion materials so that the Korean people can get to know more about Keelung. Eventgoers will also be invited to join “Keelung Tourism Facebook Page” to receive an adorable and practical wood pulp cotton souvenir featuring the imagery of Keelung’s local food.

In recent years, the Keelung city government has been actively promoting tourism to the Korean market, hoping to introduce Keelung, a mountainous harbor city with the best cruise ship homeport in Asia, to the Korean public and let them know about Keelung’s rich tourism resources and splendid nature, such as the Waimushan Seaside Scenic Area, which was selected as one of the “Top 10 Attractive Waters” in Taiwan, and the Heping Island Park, which is rated as one of the 21 most beautiful sunrise scenes in the world, etc. What’s more, for Korean foodies who love Taiwanese food, a visit to Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market can practically cover almost all of Taiwan’s classic culinary delights, offering a rich travel experience for those who visit Keelung, Taiwan.

Therefore, in addition to the on-site activities on June 17, the Keelung City Government is also actively participating in Korean tourism exchange and other promotional activities, hoping to let the Korean people get to know Keelung and become familiar with the city. The Keelung City Government also warmly welcomes Korean tourists to visit Keelung and explore this charming city full of pleasant surprises.

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 14 June 2023 – VinWonders announces that one of the most sought-after global music stars – Charlie Puth will perform, together with top Vietnamese artists, at the 8Wonder super music festival on July 22, 2023 at Vinpearl Nha Trang. This is a world-class music festival kicking off the “unlimited emotional wonder – Infinity Wonder” for the first time in Vietnam.

8Wonder – the music festival is the highlight, fully closing the series of “eternal festivals” WonderFest 2023 – an annual international sea festival at Vinpearl Nha Trang. The journey to experience the “unlimited emotional wonders” 8Wonder will start at 4 PM, with more than 6 hours of endless excitement and sublimation with top-level music, eye-catching performances, superb cuisine, colorful carnivals, entertainment and interactive activities, etc.

The headliner of 8Wonder this year is Charlie Puth – a multi-platinum A-List singer, songwriter and producer of US contemporary pop music. The author of the hit “We Don’t Talk Anymore” will make thousands of audiences explode with emotions with mesmeric performances and outstanding visual effects, proving himself as “a global hitmaker”.

Joining Charlie Puth to resonate for eternal sublimation of emotions are the most popular and favorite artists in Vietnam.

To create “unlimited emotional wonder”, the top performance standards of the world entertainment industry will be applied for the first time in Vietnam right on the stage of 8Wonder in particular. With a space of up to 10,400m2 and a 180-degree view overlooking Nha Trang Bay, Wonder Square will become an unprecedentedly unique “infinity” stage, blending together the colorful ocean world on the stage and the ocean of waves lapping in real life. Along with the “infinity ocean” is a world-class sound – light and visual system. The whole mixture will create outstanding audio-visual effects, putting 8Wonder on a par with global music festivals.

The combination of 8Wonder – the top-notch international music model and Wonder Fest – the leading tourism ecosystem and the most attractive tourist destination in Vietnam is a creative and distinct method of doing tourism. This event series not only creates a completely new highlight for Vietnam’s tourism, but also strives to generate “emotional wonders” besides natural and cultural wonders, contributing to diverse experiences for tourists and raise Vietnam’s tourism to a new level.

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. Puth has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. His 2018 GRAMMY-nominated LP, Voicenotes, was RIAA Certified Gold only four days after its release and has logged over 5.6 billion streams worldwide. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],”That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (ROLLING STONE) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world. Following the release of his CHARLIE, Puth set out for his ‘One Night Only’ tour, welcoming fans around the world up close and personal as he shares his latest album and his greatest hits. In 2020, Puth’s collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope” Remix earned him his fourth top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100, hit number one on the Billboard “Adult Pop Songs” chart, and won a 2021 Billboard Music Award for “Top Collaboration.” Puth also co-wrote and produced The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s record-breaking single, “Stay,” which quickly become one of the biggest songs of 2021 and holds the title for the longest- reigning No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and the first to lead it for double- digits – spending a total of eleven weeks at the top of the chart.

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Outstanding students will soon participate in internships to enhance their workplace competitiveness

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 June 2023 – Today, Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the Company” or “Hang Lung”) held a graduation ceremony to mark the successful completion of the inaugural Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program. The Program was organized in partnership with the Xuhui District Women’s Federation, the Jing’an District Women’s Federation, and YiShe in Shanghai. Almost 180 female university students from across the nation participated in the Program, and 75% of them are the first in three generations of their families to attend university. Over the past eight months, the participants received over 6,300 hours of leadership training and mentorship, and 90% of them successfully completed the program. During the graduation ceremony, outstanding students from the Mainland and Hong Kong engaged in a dialogue to share insights into what they had learned and how they could contribute to the future development of society and the country.

Mr. Derek Pang, Senior Director – Mainland Business Operation, Hang Lung Properties; Ms. Tiffany Leung, Deputy Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Ms. Lu Ying, President of the Jing’an District Women’s Federation; Ms. Song Yan, President of the Xuhui District Women’s Federation, Ms. Chen Yang, Deputy Secretary of Jing’an Youth League Committee along with program mentors, attended the graduation ceremony and witnessed the progress and transformation the participating students have made.

At the graduation ceremony, Mr. Derek Pang, Senior Director – Mainland Business Operation, Hang Lung Properties, said, “It is a great pleasure to witness the growth of these students from the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program from the mainland China and Hong Kong. We are thrilled to see the positive social impact that they have created through their sustainable community projects. On behalf of Hang Lung Properties, I would like to express our gratitude to the Women’s Federations, influential women leaders from diverse industries, and Hang Lung’s tenants and business partners for their support. Together we have fostered the holistic development of leadership and social responsibility among the next generation of young women. Looking ahead, we hope that more young females would be inspired by the impact of this program and will actively contribute to inclusive community development, as we work together to create a sustainable future for our country.”

Ms. Li Ming, Vice President of the Shanghai Women’s Federation, said, “The Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program has garnered significant interest and support from students, educators, universities, businesses, government, and other segments of society. Thanks to the collaborative effort of all stakeholders, the first edtion of the program has come to a successful conclusion, yet, it is just the beginning, as we look forward to see the program participants harnessing their potential and thriving in the future.”

Ms. Shi Ning, Managing Director of Chloe China and one of the program mentors, shared moving stories and experiences between her and students, urging them to move forward with determination and confidence to achieve limitless growth. At the ceremony, Ms. Song Yan, President of the Xuhui District Women’s Federation and Ms. Chen Yang, Deputy Secretary of Jing’an Youth League Committee, presented awards to outstanding participants and sustainable community project teams for their exceptional performance.

Three outstanding participants from Hong Kong and three from mainland China held an impromptu Shanghai-Hong Kong Inspirational Talk, exchanging their experiences and gains from the program. Li Meijun, a student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and one of the program’s outstanding students shared, “For me, the key word from the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program is ‘expanding boundaries’. During the course of the program, I had the opportunity to connect with diverse groups of people from different fields. These connections not only empowered me, but also confirmed that the future holds infinite possibilities and that I can explore them without limits.”

As a vital initiative in Hang Lung’s sustainability commitment, Hang Lung launched the nationwide community investment project, Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program, aiming to empower young women, develop their personal and professional potential, and build confidence for growth. The program boasts 43 mentors who provided six months of mentorship, totaling over 2,800 hours, and offered comprehensive leadership training courses that ran for almost 3,500 hours, as well as the Shanghai-Hong Kong Inspirtational Talks featuring influential women from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Under the guidance of mentors, and with support from the Hang Lung As One Volunteer Team, the students successfully completed 31 sustainable community projects related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), benefiting over 4,500 community members, further promoting social well-being. Going forward, outstanding students will be given the opportunity to conduct a two-month internship in Hang Lung, or companies associated with the program’s mentors, to gain practical experience and transition from campus to a professional environment while applying what they have learned from the program to real-life situations.

The successful conclusion of the Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program is a testament to Hang Lung’s commitment to its mission of “pursuing sustainable growth by connecting our customers and communities” and promoting sustainable development. In the future, Hang Lung will continue to empower and foster the growth of the younger generation of women, collaborating with like-minded partners to create and inclusive and diverse society.

The social impact of the Inaugural “Hang Lung Future Women Leaders Program”:

Number of female university students participating in the program	Around 180, and 75% of the students are first among three generations in their families to attend university
Leadership training hours	Around 3,500 hours
Mentorship hours	Over 2,800 hours
Sustainable community projects	31 projects executed at local community level, covering 10 Sustainable Development Goals, benefiting over 4,500 people

Please refer to the attachment for the list of Outstanding Program Participants and Outstanding Sustainability Community Projects.

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Outstanding Program Participants:

Student Name	Program of study	University	Year	Mentor
Mainland China
Li Meijun	Administrative Law	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	Third year of PhD	Ms. Li Zhimin, General Manager of Ju Xin International Leasing Co., Ltd.
Li Jiayi	Philosophy of Science and Technology	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	First year of Postgraduate Year	Ms. Liu Yanmei, Chef International Business Officer, UBS SDIC Fund Management Company Limited
Liang Jingjing	Fashion Design and Communication	Shanghai Institute of Visual Art	Fourth year of university	Ms. Cai Jinqing, President of Kering Greater China
Hong Kong
Sally Hong Wai Yu	Bachelor of Business Administration – Hospitality and Real Estate	The Chinese University of Hong Kong	Third year of university	Ms. Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources & Administration, Hang Lung Properties
Serena Lam Long Yee	Bachelor of Business Administration (Integrated BBA Program) and Juris Doctor Double Degree Program	The Chinese University of Hong Kong	Third year of university	Mrs. Susan Chow, Vice Chairman, Advisory Committee, The HKFYG Leadership Institute
Jane Wong	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery	The University of Hong Kong	First year of university	Dr Vivian Wong, Hon Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

Outstanding Sustainability Community Projects:

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About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

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For more information, please visit www.hanglung.com.