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UNiDAYS Launch Annual “Student Women of the Year 2022” Competition with $10,000 Prize Fund

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The competition will reward entrepreneurs who are breaking boundaries

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – News Direct – 8 March 2022 – To celebrate International Women’s Day, UNiDAYS has launched its annual Student Women of the Year competition, for the 4th year. Running until 27th March 2022, the competition is open to all female-identifying students and will reward inspiring entrepreneurs who are breaking boundaries with a $10,000 grant to further their impact.

The competition is part of UNiDAYS’ 2022 Student Women of the Year campaign, running throughout March. Building on this year’s International Women’s Day theme of #BreakTheBias, the campaign focuses on females who are breaking it down to build it better and succeeding, putting a spotlight on those doing so to inspire others to follow.

With over 54% of Gen Z wanting to start their own business, UNiDAYS’ wants to redefine what it means to be an entrepreneur and empower those who are overcoming stereotypes and discrimination by breaking boundaries and problem solving. The competition will celebrate the next generation of female-identifying young leaders and shine a spotlight on their inspiring initiatives.

The winner will be awarded a $10,000 grant to enable them to expand their efforts, with five runners up being awarded $1,000 respectively. To enter, simply need to post a short 60-second video, showcasing how they have been breaking boundaries, and outlining their plans for how they would spend the $10,000 grant to further their impact. To access the application form, participants must have a UNiDAYS account.

UNiDAYS will shortlist five stand-out entries and a specially selected panel of external judges will choose the winner. These include award-winning environmental activist, CEO and author, Maya Penn, leading British vlogger, Georgia Rankin, and Mariel Richards, CEO at Gal-Dem.

Entrants will be judged based on the content and creativity of the video, how well they explain how and what they are changing/contributing, how candidates will use the $10,000, and to what extent their project is breaking boundaries, and making the world a better place.

Pretty Munro, Global Marketing Director, UNiDAYS, says: “To date, UNiDAYS has awarded $40,0001 to female students to support their dreams and goals, however this year is our biggest prize fund yet.

Building on last year’s International Women’s Day theme, which celebrated those who have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic, this year’s award focuses on entrepreneurship.

This generation is already expected to be the most entrepreneurial ever. Through our competition, we want to inspire the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, and help make their dreams a reality.”

For further information on UNiDAYS, visit www.myunidays.com.

Notes to Editors

For further information please contact: Email: alan.duncan@myunidays.com

1 $40,000 is based on a value of £23,000 GBP at an exchange rate of $1.79, correct as of 15:21, Monday 7th March 2022.

About UNiDAYS

UNiDAYS is the world’s leading Student Affinity Network, with a verified global audience of over 20 million student members across 115 countries.

UNiDAYS works with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, by inspiring Gen Z to discover and connect with the brands and services they need. Its global members have spent more than $5 billion through the UNiDAYS marketplace since 2018.

Through its identity technology, secure brand-safe environment and marketing solutions, UNiDAYS delivers reach and engagement for brand partners, maximising sales and building long-term affinity, at scale and speed across a full range of channels.

The company has over 200 staff, with headquarters in Nottingham, UK, and with offices in London, New York and Sydney.

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Cloud Comrade Is Now an SAP Gold Partner

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 March 2022 – Cloud Comrade announced today that it has achieved SAP gold Partner status in the SAP® PartnerEdge® program. This is a clear indication of the high level of quality Cloud Comrade provides to businesses using SAP solutions.

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“Achieving SAP gold partner status, shortly after being awarded an SAP® Recognized Expertise designation in SAP HANA®, is a testament to our technical competence and commitment to the highest standards of excellence in cloud solutions and cloud managed services,” said Andy Waroma, Co-Founder & Co-Managing Director, Cloud Comrade. “We take the responsibility that comes with this elevated status very seriously. We will continually strive to be the most trusted collaborative cloud solutions’ partner that is committed to delivering desired business outcomes.”

Cloud Comrade achieved SAP gold partner status as a result of positive customer references, its unique offerings for SAP solutions, and its ongoing commitment to achieving SAP certifications. The company met stringent criteria to qualify as an SAP gold partner, which can give businesses using SAP systems added confidence in Cloud Comrade’s expertise and in the top-notch quality of support they can expect.

Focused on providing cloud solutions, Cloud Comrade will continue to offer turnkey project services to clients in migrating their SAP systems to the cloud. The company’s offerings span assessment of existing SAP systems, strategy consulting, implementation, support, and language services. Clients can leverage Cloud Comrade’s extensive experience in multiple facets of information technology-driven business transformation across 16 diverse industries, ranging from automotive and banking to fashion and healthcare. In addition to a strong team and a growing regional presence, the company also offers language support in English, Malay, Bahasa and Chinese.

Cloud Comrade is a partner in the SAP PartnerEdge program. The SAP PartnerEdge program provides the enablement tools, benefits and support to facilitate building high-quality, disruptive applications focused on specific business needs – quickly and cost-effectively.

About Cloud Comrade

Cloud Comrade (https://cloudcomrade.com) is a Singapore-based cloud computing consultancy company with a regional footprint in Indonesia and Malaysia. The company offers a comprehensive range of services from strategy and design to deployment, migration, and management of customers’ IT infrastructure. Cloud Comrade partners with the best solution providers in the field of cloud computing and is a preferred Amazon Web Services (AWS) consulting partner in ASEAN, as well as a managed service provider for AWS, Google, and Alibaba Cloud. In January 2019, ST Telemedia (sttelemedia.com), an active strategic investor specializing in communications & media, data centers, and infrastructure technology businesses, acquired a majority stake in the company. For more information on Cloud Comrade, visit cloudcomrade.com

SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please seehttps://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.

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Pano AI’s Early Bushfire Detection Technology Gives Southern Cross Forests More Tools to Prevent Bushfires in New South Wales

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TUMUT, AUSTRALIA – News Direct – 8 March 2022 – Pano AI , the leader in early bushfire detection and intelligence, announced a pilot program that brings its AI-powered solution to detect and pinpoint bushfires in their early stages to Southern Cross Forests’ softwood forests in New South Wales, two years after the record-breaking “Black Summer” bushfires burned more than 5.5 million hectares in NSW alone.

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Image: Pano Rapid Detect’s artificial intelligence detects a fire in New South Wales.

Southern Cross Forests (SCF) will deploy Pano Rapid Detect, Pano’s integrated hardware, software, and AI system, to gain greater situational awareness to aid in its response to bushfires. Pano Rapid Detect continuously monitors areas of high fire risk using ultra-high-definition cameras that rotate 360-degrees every minute and provide complete panoramic visibility. By merging this rich camera data with emergency calls and other available data feeds, Pano AI’s artificial intelligence produces a real-time picture of threats and delivers rapid, actionable intelligence to fire services.

“Our industry is still recovering from the devastating bushfires of two years ago. We have to find more tools to help us detect fires and fight them as soon as they form,” said Jake Lazarus, General Manager of Southern Cross Forests. “Pano’s all-in-one detection and notification system will help us detect small fires before they become larger threats to regional plantations and communities.”

The historic 2019-2020 bushfire season burned more than 11 million hectares across Australia, dumping 434 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, taking 33 lives, displacing thousands, and devastating native plant and animal species. Those fires, fueled by drought, were the worst on record for New South Wales, where thousands of firefighters worked to contain the spread of fire over a nine-month period.

“We can’t rely on outdated technology when climate change creates conditions that make bushfires more frequent and more dangerous,” said Pano Chief Commercial Officer, Arvind Satyam. “We built Pano Rapid Detect for partners like Southern Cross Forests that want to leverage AI and other cutting-edge technologies to stop bushfires from becoming catastrophic events that devastate communities, businesses, forests, and wildlife.”

Pano AI, in partnership with local governments and utility companies, has successfully deployed its early fire detection and notification system across high-risk fire zones in four U.S. states. During the 2021 U.S. fire season, Pano Rapid Detect identified, confirmed, and notified customers of more than 100 fires in these states. Pano AI’s end-to-end solution sets itself apart in the industry with its low rate of false-positive alerts, enabling fire and rescue services to allocate resources where they are needed most.

To learn more about Pano AI’s wildfire detection technology, please visit: https://www.pano.ai

About Pano AI

Pano AI is the leader in early bushfire detection and intelligence. Pano Rapid Detect, an end-to-end technology solution for early fire detection and notification, leverages ultra-high-definition cameras that rotate 360-degrees and capture a full panorama every minute. By synthesizing rich camera data with satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI’s artificial intelligence produces a real-time picture of threats and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence through an intuitive web platform. As climate change magnifies the threat of brushfires, Pano AI gives fire authorities and first responders advanced tools to make an informed, effective response that safeguards lives, communities, and the environment.

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Activation Group (9919.HK) 2021 Annual Results Hit a Record High

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Net Profit Significantly Increased by 307.1% YoY to Approx. RMB102.6 Million

RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS (as of 31 December 2021)

  • Revenue increased by 97.4% YoY to approximalty RMB904.1 million.
  • Net profit increased by 307.1% YoY to approximalty RMB102.6 million; and profit attributable to owners of the Company was about RMB92.5 million.
  • Basic earnings per share of RMB12.51 cents
  • Gross profit margin increased from 28.8% in FY2020 to 29.6% in FY2021
  • Net profit margin increased from 5.5% in FY2020 to 11.3% in FY2021
  • The Group continues to have a robust financial position with cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately RMB405.8 million as at 31 December 2021 (31 December 2020: RMB302.9 million).

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 March 2022 – A leading Interactive Data Performance Marketing Group for Pan-Fashion Brands in Greater China, Activation Group Holdings Limited (“Activation” or the “Company”, collectively, the “Group”, stock code: 9919), has today announced record high 2021 annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021 (“FY2021”). Powered by its successful strategic upgraded to a pan-fashion brand data interactive marketing group, opportunities created by strong growth of the domestic Chinese luxury market and accelerated digitalization continue to fuel the Group’s long-term and sustainable profitability increases.

During the Period under Review, the Group’s revenue was up by 97.4% year-on-year (“YoY”) YoY to approx. RMB904.1 million and net profit surging by 307.1% YoY to approx. RMB102.6 million. Net profit margin was 11.3%, representing a YoY increased of 5.8 percentage points. The profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company was approx. RMB92.5 million. The basic earnings per share were RMB12.51 cents.

For FY2021, the Board has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK2.00 cents per share. Together with the interim dividend, the Group would provide a total dividend of HK9.96 cents per share for the whole financial year (FY2020: nil).

Business Review

During the Period under Review, revenu e for the experiential marketing business segment was approx. RMB686.0 million, an increase of 120.3% from approx. RMB311.4 million in FY2020. The Group has actively promoted its interactive data marketing business in FY2021. Fashion shows and exhibitions are now not only primary events in China with a large volume of guests on-site, but also as vehicles for online content for secondary marketing activities, creating massive online exposure through data interactive services. More than 200 offline events were completed throughout FY2021 including CHANEL first global fragrance exhibition, CARTIER “Trees” Exhibition, CINDY CHAO “The Art Jewel” Exhibition, and GUCCI “Aria Collection” Fashion Show, etc.

Revenue for digital and communication business was approx. RMB201.7 million, an increase of 51.3% compared with approx. RMB133.3 million in FY2020. During the year, the Group formed a joint venture with Vision Entertainment to expand its Douyin live-streaming e-commerce, with promising progress after just five months. The Group’s annual GMV has achieved approx. RMB473.9 million for an event with only two celebrity spokespersons, Zhang Li and Chen Yanfei joining livestreaming e-commerce. In December 2021, the Group further introduced three new celebrities for this business, for a total of five celebrities by the end of FY2021, including Lin Xiaozhai ( 林小宅 ) and Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam.

Revenue generated by IP development business was approx. RMB16.3 million, up 22.6% compared with approx. RMB13.3 million in FY2020. During the year, the Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Hongkong Land’s affiliated company, planning to establish a joint venture for long-term cooperation on operating relevant venues in West Bund Financial Hub within Xuhui District, Shanghai. Besides, the Group entered into a strategic co-creation partnership with Shanghai Design Week in February 2022 , became one of the co-creation partners with government agencies and industry leaders to participate in the branding and operation of Shanghai Design Week. The Group, together with Shanghai Design Week, is committed to promoting Shanghai as a world-class City of Design, attracting high-quality global design talent and resources to create a local and international original design center.

Outlook and Strategy

The Group adheres to the development strategy of “content + marketing + technology” and “organic growth + external merger & acquisition + diversified innovation.” Meanwhile, the Group has expanded its layout in the fields of digitalization and innovation to prepare for new opportunities. Thus, the Group has invested in Velocious Technologies Inc., a leading enterprise in the metaverse and virtual reality technology in China, forming a joint venture with that company’s subsidiary, Beijing Weikuai Technology Co., Ltd. ( 北京為快科技有限公司 ) (“VeeR”), to create a new field of pan-fashion metaverse marketing and provide complete “offline events + online data interaction + metaverse” marketing services for the brands.

The Group’s two major metaverse projects expected in 2022:

1. Establishment of the Laliga Land ( 西甲俱樂部元宇宙 ) ecosystem with LaLiga Club: to enable football fans to have access in watching football matches and purchase the related merchandise in metaverse world;

2. Establishment of DesignVerse of Shanghai Design Week: to provide the design industry with a design communication platform in metaverse, meanwhile, it helps local brands to go abroad and attract foreign brands to China, promoting Shanghai as a “world-class” design center.

Mr. Steve Lau Kam Yiu, Joint-chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Activation, said, : “In the future, our businesses will focus on data interactive marketing as the core business model. We will constantly accelerate the overall digitalized marketing layout, so as to provide one-stop comprehensive “offline + online + metaverse” marketing service solutions for our clients, striving to be the world’s leading pan-fashion data interactive marketing group. Recently, we have made a new breakthrough in IP development business, and Shanghai Design Week will become one of our major growth drivers in future. At present, Shanghai is already ranked among the top in the field of culture and creative design in China, and the total output of the creative and design industry will exceed RMB 2 trillion by 2025, which will drive the development in China in the future. With the rapid growth of digitalization, we will speed-up our metaverse projects and actively looking for acquisition opportunites on e-commerce operation companies, planning to close the deal within this year, aming to create synergy with our existing brand resources.”

About Activation Group Holdings Limited

Activation Group Holdings Limited (9919.HK) was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on January 16, 2020, is a leading Interactive Data Performance Marketing Group for Pan-Fashion Brands in Greater China. The Company’s core business covers experiential marketing, digital and brand communication and IP operation including experiential marketing and PR services, digital marketing, metaverse marketing, live streaming e-commerce services, and world-class IP operation, etc. Currently, the Company has accumulated more than 500 brands, and its mid-to-high-end experiential marketing services rank first in the Greater China, claiming a 9.2% share of the market. All businesses of the Company are driven by interactive data performance marketing, continuously accelerate its digital capabilities to provide brands with one-stop comprehensive marketing service solutions for “offline + online + metaverse marketing”.

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Yanchang Petroleum International Issues Positive Profit Alert Expects to Record a Profit of around HK$358 million for the Year of 2021

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 March 2022 – Yanchang Petroleum International Limited (“Yanchang Petroleum International” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock Code: 00346) today issued a positive profit alert. According to the unaudited management accounts of the Group currently available, the Group is expected to record a profit of around HK$358 million for the year ended 31 December 2021, as compared to a loss of around HK$793 million for the fiscal year 2020.

The Group achieved a turnaround in profits for the year of 2021, which was mainly attributable to the combined effect of the profit of around HK$ 7 million generated from the oil and gas production business in Canada and the net aggregate profit of around HK$ 41 million generated from the oil and by-products trading business in the PRC. In addition, the Group recorded a net impairment recovery of around HK$ 333 million on its oil and gas assets, and accrued administration and interest expenses of around HK$ 23 million.

Mr. Feng Yinguo, Chairman of Yanchang Petroleum International, said, “The Group is encouraged by the successful turnaround of the business in 2021. Benefited from the global economic recovery and the sharp rebound of the oil prices resulting from strong oil demand coupled with the supply shortage, the performance of the Group’s upstream and downstream businesses was improved. Going forward, the Group will actively coordinate and propel production and operation, improve the quality and efficiency, and capitalize on the favorable environment of the structural recovery of the international oil and gas industry, thereby maximizing the benefits of our shareholders.”

About Yanchang Petroleum International (Stock Code: 00346)

Yanchang Petroleum International is principally engaged in the following activities (i) exploration, exploitation, and operation of oil and gas; and (ii) fuel oil trading and distribution. In its upstream operations, Yanchang Petroleum International possesses operating oilfields in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada, through its wholly owned subsidiary Novus Energy Inc., a Canadian enterprise. Novus engages in the business of acquiring, exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas. In its downstream operations, Yanchang Petroleum International is principally engaged in wholesale, retail, storage and transportation of oil products through its 70% owned subsidiary, Henan Yanchang Petroleum Sales Co., Limited, and which has been granted valid licenses for distribution and sales of oil products in China. The Group also established oil products trading companies in Zhoushan, Zhejiang and Shenzhen, China, respectively, for expanding its oil products trading business which will become a new profit driver.

For details, please refer to http://www.yanchanginternational.com

Issued by Cornerstones Communications Ltd. on behalf of Yanchang Petroleum International Limited.

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong Wins “2021 Excellent Marketing Campaign Award” by M&B Industry Observation

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Innovative marketing strategies combined new generation parenting insights receive wide recognition

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 March 2022 – Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) was crowned “2021 Excellent Marketing Campaign Award” voted by China’s nationwide most influential media “M&B Industry Observation” at the recent 7th Cherry Awards. This award recognises Mead Johnson’s strong focus on and adherence to marketing strategies centred on consumer experience, as well as shows high appreciation on Mead Johnson’s excellent brand power and innovative marketing.

Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong’s cross-border marketing campaign “Born to be strong and healthy, Move forward bravely” (left of photo) was awarded “2021 Excellent Marketing Campaign Award” at the 7th Cherry Awards (right of photo).
Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong’s cross-border marketing campaign “Born to be strong and healthy, Move forward bravely” (left of photo) was awarded “2021 Excellent Marketing Campaign Award” at the 7th Cherry Awards (right of photo).

Mead Johnson’s cross-border team won the “2021 Excellent Marketing Campaign Award” by the marketing campaign for Enfa A+ NeuroPro – “Born to be strong and healthy, Move forward bravely”. This award-winning project was deliberated by public voting, media recommendation, expert review and third-party data evaluation, outcompeting over 2,000 cases entering the competition including key competitors in the Infant and Child Nutrition Industry. The accolade represents the industry’s full recognition of Mead Johnson’s outstanding products and marketing strategies.

With in-depth insights into new generation consumers’ parenting concepts, the award-winning project broke through the traditional ways of marketing infant formula. Instead, it focused on mothers’ feelings and experiences to better communicate with them. This marketing campaign has aroused strong resonance among consumers through delicate mother-baby scenes. Combined with innovative media strategies and KOL engagement, the campaign successfully motivated communications among 92,000+ consumers, earning free media exposure of nearly twice as much as the project investment. In the month of the event, the brand voice increased by nearly 6 times, ranking the first in the HMO infant milk formula sub-category. The in-platform search index also achieved double-digit growth on Tmall and JD.com, helping product sales surge by 2.5 times.

“Grounded in a century of nutritional science, Mead Johnson holds firm to its vision of nourishing children’s best start in life. We are proud that the cross-border team’s consumer-centric marketing strategies successfully brought the Enfa A+ NeuroPro golden formula to consumers through online channels and platforms. By empowering parents with scientific nutrition and emotional connections, we support parents and children to move forward together and make their parenting journey full of surprises and happiness. The award highly recognises our success in strengthening consumer engagement through innovative marketing strategies. We will continue providing high-quality products and strive to protect the growth of every child,” said Mr Pankaj Agarwal, General Manager, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Cross Border of Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited.

About Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited

Mead Johnson Nutrition has been established for more than a century since 1905. As the world’s renowned infant and child nutrition brand, Mead Johnson Nutrition has led the way in developing science-based pediatric nutrition products, guided by the mission to nourish the world’s children for the best start in life. Currently, Mead Johnson Nutrition provides more than 70 products in over 50 countries.

With excellent quality, Mead Johnson Nutrition has earned the trust of nutritionists and parents. Its dedicated and rigorous attitude, continuous innovation, tireless pursuit of excellence, and caring feedback to the community have also helped it establish a good brand image.

Mead Johnson Nutrition (Hong Kong) Limited has landed for half a century, providing Hong Kong parents with high-quality, science-based products, various parenting information, and professional advice, gaining trust and support from parents.

Mead Johnson Nutrition’s scientists and healthcare professionals are focusing on a formula for children with special nutrition needs. It is also one of the very few brands that insist on producing formulas for children with metabolic disorders, giving hope to them.

For more information: http://www.meadjohnson.com.hk/

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About M&B Industry Observation

Established in 2014, “M&B Industry Observation” is the largest and most influential maternal and infant industry service platform in China, focusing on entrepreneurial innovation in the field of maternal and infant business. The main business covers media, event, consulting, training, integrated marketing, franchising, investment, etc. M&B Industry Observation and its platform have 500 million+ followers and serving more than 350 customers. It has formed the largest maternal and infant industry platform based on content and driven by M&B Industry Conference,

About Cherry Awards

Organised by M&B Industry Observation, the annual Cherry Awards aims at recognising the entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of maternal and infant business, paying tribute to industry benchmarks, exploring new forces, and building a new ecosystem jointly to boost the development of the industry. The award ceremony has been successfully held for 6 times, and have received wide attention and recognition. The winning companies have been voted by the public online, recommended by “M&B Industry Observation”, selected by experts, and comprehensively evaluated by third-party professionals.

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3M reveals its take on top trends in science, technology and design via 3M Futures

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  • 3M introduces a new platform called 3M Futures which explores five cutting-edge science and technology trends impacting the world today — and their implications for tomorrow.
  • 3M scientists, engineers, designers, and experts share and explore key topics within each trend, offering their unique perspectives and commentary.
  • 3M releases Futures Survey: A global survey conducted across 11 countries, the study explores perceptions and expectations of science and technological innovation — and how individuals view its impact in their lives.


PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 7 March 2022 – 3M launched 3M Futures, a new platform showcasing five global science and technology trends shaping the world today — and the future of tomorrow. The platform explores each topic alongside commentary and perspectives from 3M experts, scientists, engineers and designers at the forefront of their fields. 3M Futures also features data from global, third-party research conducted across 11 countries to understand perceptions of these top science, technology and design trends.

The 3M Futures topics for 2022 are:

  • Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): Mixed reality is already changing the way we live, work and entertain — the metaverse is poised to change our perceptions of reality.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): How artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionising everything from entertainment to business but require conversations about broader implications and ethics.
  • Sustainable Materials: The circular economy is introducing innovation in material science and design while disrupting the industry, ushering in a more sustainable future.
  • The New Paradigm — A Pandemic Aware World: The pandemic has created a paradigm shift in how we interact. From telemedicine and health-conscious design to remote work, the new abnormal is here to stay.
  • Equity — Through Science and Technology: The greatest innovation comes from diverse thinkers. Equity, representation and equal access to science and technology learning, like minority representation and STEM in youth, are paramount to solving the challenges of today — and tomorrow.


“Every day, 3Mers around the world are unlocking the next phase of what’s possible and exploring the latest trends in science and technology,” says GT Lim, Country Leader of 3M Malaysia “3M Futures is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase the broad ways 3M is helping to shape the future — developing, designing and engineering cutting-edge solutions within the most relevant global trends while profiling the incredible talent across our company who are experts in their fields. In Malaysia, as the government and stakeholders continue to drive and support the innovation ecosystem and adoption of high technology and innovation and all matters essential to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), we hope that the findings shared offer more wholesome and actionable insights too. ”

3M Experts

The expert contributors chosen to participate include an array of 3M scientists, engineers, designers and other leaders at the forefront of their industries. From artificial intelligence to equity, each is passionate about their field and has a personal interest in broad applications of the relevant technology and science.

3M Futures Survey

The 3M Futures Survey uncovers global perceptions of future technologies, with results from 11 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, UK, USA and South Korea. The survey uncovers what respondents believe future innovation should focus on across the globe and the ways they have — or have not — directly interacted with the technologies referenced across the five core trends.​

Key findings include:

  • Science and technology

    • Public health, humanitarian crises, extreme weather crises, a cure for Alzheimer’s and ecological disasters are seen as the top problems to focus on over the next five years.

  • Mainstream Virtual Reality

    • Virtual reality is expected to be a normal part of our everyday lives sooner than other advancements, especially in gaming and entertainment.

  • AI interest and concerns

    • The survey results showed that while people are excited about AI, many are concerned about data privacy and want more transparency on how the technology is being used in society.

  • Sustainability: top environmental threats

    • Respondents feel single-use plastics are a bigger threat to the environment than fossil fuels and fast fashion.

  • Real-life vs tech.

    • In the shadow of the pandemic, tech-driven innovations are being met with some resistance as many are trying to decrease tech in their life and seek in-person socialisation and hobbies.

Following its launch, 3M Futures will feature ongoing stories, VR demos and content throughout the year. Insights from the survey will inform the exploration of future topics and content.

To download full 3M Futures survey data, including by country and infographic breakdowns, visit: 3M Futures Resource Center

3M Futures Survey Methodology

Global business intelligence company Morning Consult conducted research on behalf of 3M among an audience of n=22,001 Adults ages 18-64 from the US, UK, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and South Korea between November 17- Dec. 18, 2021. The interviews were conducted online, and the data was balanced across gender, age, income, and region. Results from the survey have a margin of error of +/- 1%.

About 3M

At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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Laos Confirms 165 New Cases of Covid-19

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Savannakhet Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded 165 cases of Covid-19 across the country today.

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