CHIAYI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 10 October 2022 – As National Day fireworks light up the sky over the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, also making their debut in Chiayi County are exquisite gifts meticulously picked for this felicitous day. Of these gifts that Magistrate Weng Chang-liang presents to distinguished domestic and international guests, representations of both Chiayi as “City of the Sun” and imagery distinctly emblematic of Taiwan stand out.
Gifts for 2022 National Day Fireworks in Chiayi
It is no coincidence to bring together local industry, Taiwanese art, and aesthetic economics for this auspicious occasion. With Chiayi County’s Culture and Tourism Bureau at the helm, 10 products uniquely of the county’s cultural heritage are selected as gifts for celebrating “Fireworks in Chiayi” on National Day this year. The artist Lin Pan-sung, an esteemed member of the international designer community, adorns packaging for these gifts with his portrayals of Taiwan. Among his best-known works is the “My Homeland” series that comprises more than 3,000 renditions of the map of Taiwan. Tu I-zen, director of Air Library, is charged with overseeing the entire project and giving final touches. A DFA Design for Asia Awards winner, Tu has accumulated a wide-ranging repertoire that helps drive Taiwan’s aesthetic economics. In addition to Air Library, a boutique café not far from the Alishan National Scenic Area, his works include “Mountain Ali Tea No. 35” and “Descry Taiwan-Alishan.”
Chiayi’s mountains, sea, plain incorporated
Chiayi is fondly known as “City of the Sun.” The county’s mountains, sea, and plain come under the spotlight as key features that characterize some of Chiayi’s most representative cultural offerings. To be exact, six choice gifts promise to help with the appreciation of Chiayi’s beauty:
Mountains: Zhuo-Wu Coffee Sea: Zhou Nan Salt Field’s Flower of Salt Plain: Shijia Organic Farm’s Organic Rice Peace: Hao Han Creative Boutique Embroidery Chiayi County Select: Fenchifu Rice Cracker National Day Memento Mug: “City of the Sun—Chiayi”
Integrating the design of gift packaging for Taiwan’s 2022 National Day, says Chiayi’s Culture and Tourism Bureau Director General Hsu Yo-jen, goes a long way toward projecting the cultural appeal of both Chiayi and Taiwan to the international community.
HONG KONG SAR – News Direct – 10 October 2022 – According to Huobi Global, His Excellency Mr. Justin (Yuchen) SUN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, has been invited to serve as one of the first advisors to the Huobi Global Advisory Board, which is led by global leaders. The Advisory Board is responsible for guiding Huobi Global’s strategic layout and development and promoting a new chapter of Huobi Global’s international development.
Invited advisors for the same period are: Ted Chen, Founder of Bacera Capital, formerly Founder of Jinglin Asset Partners Du Jun, Co-founder of Huobi Global Wang Yang, Vice President, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Leah Wald, Co-Founder of Valkyrie Investments and Founder of the first ETFs in Bitcoin
Advisory board members will guide Huobi Global’s business, marketing, branding, compliance, risk control and other areas, and jointly promote a new chapter of Huobi Global’s global development.
Founded in 2013, Huobi Global is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, with tens of millions of users across five continents and 160 different countries and regions. We are dedicated to empowering financial freedom and creating new global wealth, having led the cryptocurrency industry in spot, derivatives, and Bitcoin transactions for many years. Our infrastructure, operations and offerings are built on processes and standards that prioritize user safety and industry compliance, backed by strong global customer supports underpinned by local expertise. It offers a unique trading environment that is truly customer-first, safe and sustainable for all users, enabling their long-term success. For more information, visit www.huobi.com
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach – 8 October 2022 –Recently, a billboard featuring Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, and TRON’s stablecoin USDD appeared in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA, to promote the blockchain industry to one of the world’s finance strongholds. Analysts believe that Sun was trying to send a positive signal to blockchain practitioners during the crypto winter to boost their confidence.
The billboard in the Financial District is believed to be Sun’s third appearance within a month to promote the industry in a landmark area, after one occasion in Times Square, NY, and one at the JFK Airport. In addition, Justin Sun has recently appeared on the world’s leading finance media Bloomberg, renowned blockchain media Coindesk, and TechCrunch, a famous American technology blog, to expand the influence of the crypto world online.
Moreover, recent days have frequently seen Justin Sun appearing at social events, calling for the revival of the crypto industry. He first represented TRON in Binance Blockchain Week in Paris, and then delivered an online speech at the Upbit Developer Conference (UDC) in South Korea. In Paris, Sun joined other members of the panel to discuss the status quo of Web 3.0, key projects, user experience, security concerns, and other pressing matters concerning the industry’s future.
Justin Sun Speaks at Binance Blockchain Week in Paris
In his recent speech at the Upbit Developer Conference (UDC) in South Korea, Justin Sun stressed again the promising prospect of Web 3.0 to the audience. He commented that the scale of virtual assets had expanded exponentially over the past decade, and such rapid growth would not slow down in the future. Although Web 3.0 still confronts obstacles including government regulation and the lack of public consensus, Sun believes, the future belongs to digitalization.
Since the downturn of the crypto market began in April 2022, Justin Sun, one of the leading figures in the industry, has expressed his optimism on many occasions, actively building up confidence among practitioners and investors. In an exclusive interview with Swiss business media Bilan in June, Jun said that the industry is now different from that in 2018: after years of development, blockchain and cryptocurrency are more and more accepted and adopted by the world, which is an unstoppable trend. Meanwhile, he added, “Restoring confidence takes time, but a bear market will not be the end for the industry.”
During the market crisis in July, Sun and the TRON DAO Reserve provided a safety net for the industry by purchasing BTC and other liquid digital assets. Moreover, Sun and TRON planned to provide $5 billion to rescue those crypto companies struggling for survival. More recently, he and TRON held a series of Hackathon competitions, setting up a $1.2 million prize pool to discover innovative, high-quality projects and better help developers with technical development during the crypto winter.
As Sun suggested, the crypto industry has yet to reach the end of innovation, and TRON will never give up support for those Web 3.0 enthusiasts. Meanwhile, TRON will strive to popularize blockchain technology and innovative cross-chain solutions, hoping not only to empower better research and development but also to facilitate connecting the overall blockchain ecosystems around the world.
The San Francisco Financial District serves as the city’s main central business district. Home to six Fortune 500 companies, it provides over 370,000 jobs. Montgomery Street, sometimes called “Wall Street of the West”, is the traditional heart of the district. San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area are the most important financial center on the West Coast of the United States. The city proper has a population of around 880,000, with around 180,000 residents of Chinese descent, the density of whom is the highest in the western hemisphere and the number of whom is only second to New York.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – Thirty-nine research projects led by young researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have been recognised by the National Natural Science Foundation of China’s (NSFC) Young Scientists Fund 2022 (the Fund), with PolyU ranking as the top grant recipient in terms of the number of projects awarded among local universities.
The Fund has been expanded to allow researchers and universities in Hong Kong to apply for the first time. Each project will be granted funding of RMB 300,000 to support basic research work for three years.
The awarded PolyU research projects cover a wide spectrum of topics, including environmental protection, green living environment, climate change, construction technology, and innovation in AI-assisted medical devices, fostering a better future for our changing living environment.
Professor Christina WONG, Director of Research and Innovation at PolyU, said, “We are thankful for the support from the NSFC Young Scientists Fund for Hong Kong researchers, which will facilitate and strengthen our research projects and scientists’ development. With top-notch scholars and experts, PolyU is dedicated to conducting impactful research in interdisciplinary fields, making positive contributions to Hong Kong and the Nation’s technology and socioeconomic advancement.”
Under the talent funding system of the NSFC, the Fund supports young researchers to freely choose their research topics within the funding scope of the NSFC to conduct basic research, fosters the ability of young scientists to independently undertake research projects and do creative research, stimulates the creative thinking of young scientists, and trains upcoming talents for basic research.
This year, PolyU not only gained the leading position in the Young Scientists Fund, but also made good achievements in other funds and programmes from NSFC.
Attendees at the Resilient Integrated Mine Action (RIMA) project at Khua district in Phongsaly province.
The non-governmental organization, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has officially kicked off the first phase of the Resilient Integrated Mine Action (RIMA) project in Phongsaly province.
A Salute to Outstanding Contributions and Extraordinary Precedents
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 October 2022 – Sing Tao News Corporation Limited’s “Leader of the Year 2021” Awards Presentation Ceremony and Gala Dinner, was held today at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong to pay tribute to the distinguished individuals. The annual event is organised by Sing Tao Daily, Headline Daily and The Standard of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. Five categories of distinguished Leader of the Year winners were honoured at the gala dinner.
Sing Tao News Corporation Limited “Leader of the Year 2021” Awards Presentation Ceremony was held on Sep 20. The Event was officiated by Mr Kwok Ying-shing (right), Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited,The Honourable John KC Lee (middle), Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Mr Choi Karson Ka-tsan (left), Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited
Launched in 1994 by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, the Leader of the Year Awards Presentation Ceremony has been taking place for 28 years to recognise and encourage the achievements of Hong Kong’s most exemplary individuals. They have made outstanding contributions towards HKSAR’s success and prosperity, linking it to the Greater China and the international community, establishing role models for the younger generation, and inspiring the public to strive for the best to help develop Hong Kong. This year, we are pleased to have the Honourable John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, as our guest-of-honour. Respected industry leaders also joined us to acknowledge the outstanding new leaders.
The five award categories are: Commerce & Industry/ Finance; Community/ Public Affairs/ Environment & Conservation; Education/ Professions/ Technology & Innovation; Sports/ Culture/ Performing Arts; and Young Entrepreneur. Mr Rimsky Yuen chaired a panel of judges, comprising professional and experienced people. Here are the winners:
Category
Winner
Presenter
Commerce & Industry/ Finance
Ms Nisa Leung* Managing Partner Qiming Venture Partners *Mrs Sophie Leung as representative to receive the Award
The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po Financial Secretary The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Community/ Public Affairs/ Environment & Conservation
Playright Children’s Play Association* *Ms Anita Ma, Chairperson of Executive Committee as representative to receive the Award
Mr Rimsky Yuen Chairman of the Panel of Judges Leader of the Year 2021
Education/ Professions/ Technology & Innovation
Professor Jiaya Jia Founder and Chairman SmartMore Corporation Limited
Dr Xiaoyong Shen* Co-Founder and CEO SmartMore Corporation Limited *Mr Oscar Hui as representative of Dr Xiaoyong Shen to receive the Award
Mr Paul Lam Ting-kwok Secretary for Justice The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Sports/ Culture/ Performing Arts
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Hong Kong, China Athletes Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Hong Kong, China Athletes
The Honourable John KC Lee Chief Executive Hong Kong Special Administrative Region People’s Republic of China
Young Entrepreneur
Mr Norman Cheung Co-Founder and CEO Boxful
Mr Carl Wu* Co-Founder Boxful
*Mr Norman Cheung as representative to receive the Award
Ir Sunny Lee Wai-kwong Board Chairman, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited
Mr Kwok Ying-shing, Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited said, “Organised by Sing Tao News Corporation since 1994, the Leader of the Year Award has reached its 28th year. It continues to honour the elite leaders in five categories while commending their contributions in various fields. The award-winning leaders are visionaries who demonstrate the spirit of resilience by persistently contributing to the development of Hong Kong despite the challenges of the pandemic.
As the pandemic continues to take its toll, many sectors are facing severe challenges. Sing Tao News Corporation continues to maintain its duty to fulfill the responsibilities and functions of a media company. We have integrated new media and traditional media in a dual-track operation that enhances the development of the industry. We aim to serve Hong Kong people and readers around the world more effectively and with high standards.
On behalf of Sing Tao News Corporation, I would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, Mr Rimsky Yuen, Chairman of the Panel of Judges, and the members of the panel for their fair, just and professional selection of the elite leaders. I also wish our winners even greater successes in future to facilitate Hong Kong’s continued prosperity and progress.”
Mr Choi Karson Ka-tsan, Co-Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited said, “Since its inauguration, the Leader of the Year Award has honoured over 130 Hong Kong elites. They are the trailblazers in their respective fields, constantly driving their industries forward. Their accomplishments are numerous and well recognised. They have also made invaluable contributions to the long-term development of Hong Kong.
The outstanding leaders recognised this year epitomize the sectors from which they hail, ranging from innovative technology, public affairs to professional sports. They are bold and innovative, steadfast and constantly improving. They make a positive impact and demonstrate a nurturing spirit to pass the torch to the next generation.
This year is the 25th anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR, and Sing Tao News Corporation is also entering its 85th year. The Group will continue to demonstrate its professionalism and move with the times, as well as care for our society and serve the population. We will also report the truth of Hong Kong and tell the stories of China to the world.
Last but not least, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the esteemed members of society and sponsors for their unswerving support, in addition to the panel of judges for their fair and just selection of the award-winning elite leaders. I would also offer my congratulations to the winners, wishing them continued success to lead Hong Kong towards an even brighter future.”
“Leader of the Year 2021” is organised by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited and sponsored by K. Wah Real Estates Co., Ltd.
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The Mekong River Commission (MRC) recently launched a one-of-a-kind competition that challenges the region’s university students to design cost-effective, sustainable technology to monitor the Mekong’s water level, rainfall, soil moisture, and water quality.
