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Quality Building Award 2024 Unveils Finalist List

QBA 2024 Announces 35 Finalists Competing for Hong Kong’s Highest Honour in the Building Industry

HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2024 – Quality Building Award (QBA) 2024 has announced its shortlist of finalists, with 35 projects successfully advancing to the final round. Following presentations to the jury panel scheduled next month, the finalists will compete for the ultimate recognition. Held biennially, Quality Building Award is regarded as a landmark event in Hong Kong’s building and construction industry, aiming to recognize outstanding building projects that exemplify exceptional teamwork. The theme for QBA 2024 is “Empowering Innovation|Sustaining Green|Generating Wellness,” encouraging the industry and professionals to embrace innovative and sustainable strategies.

This year, QBA is proud to introduce a new award category, “Building in GBA (not including Hong Kong),” which is dedicated to showcasing projects within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, excluding Hong Kong, and fostering collaboration between Hong Kong and other cities within the Greater Bay Area. This category aims to promote knowledge sharing, exchange industry practices, and contribute to the shared prosperity of the Greater Bay Area.

“We are extremely proud to announce that we have received 55 entries for the QBA 2024, surpassing the previous record,” said Mr Daniel Shum, Chairman of QBA 2024 Organizing Committee, “We are delighted to witness the industry’s response to the theme of QBA, which reflects a growing emphasis on green and sustainable development. Architects and building professionals are actively exploring innovative ways to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints in response to our environmental and social responsibilities.”

Ir Barry Sin Wing Ning, Chairman of QBA 2024 Jury sub-committee, stated, “QBA has always been committed to recognizing and promoting projects that contribute to the development of our industry. The introduction of the new category, ‘Building in GBA (not including Hong Kong),’ signifies further development and innovation for QBA 2024. We look forward to seeing outstanding projects under this new category, as they will make positive contributions to urban development of the construction industry, adding new chapters to the award.”

Please stay tuned for the QBA 2024 award ceremony on 27 September, where we will celebrate together the glorious moments of top-notch architectural projects and the limitless possibilities for the future!

For more information about the QBA 2024, please visit Facebook: QBAHK or Linkedin: QBAHK or Weibo: 优质建筑大奖 or WeChat: 优质建筑大奖 or Official Website: qba.com.hk.

Finalists of the Quality Building Award 2024 (In alphabetical order)

Hong Kong Residential (Single Building)
1 Blissful Place
2 KENNEDY 38
3 Mei Yun Tang
4 ONE SOHO

Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings)
1 Grand Victoria
2 Monaco
3 One Innovale
4 Public Housing Developments at Queen’s Hill, Fanling
5 St. George’s Mansions and CLP Pulse

Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution of Community)
1 Chung Chi Student Development Complex
2 Hoi Tat Connectivity Hub
3 Hong Kong Palace Museum
4 Inland Revenue Centre
5 Kwu Tung North Multi-welfare Services Complex

Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Non-Government, Institution of Community)
1 AIRSIDE
2 The Henderson
3 Two Taikoo Place
4 11 SKIES Phase 1

Hong Kong Building (Renovation / Revitalization)
1 Metro South
2 Nina Park (and Wood Fossil Experience Centre) – Revitalization of an old podium roof garden
3 Pound Lane Public Toilet and Bathhouse
4 The Staunton Street / Shing Wong Street Revitalization Project (H19)

Temporary Building
1 Ho Yuet Home
2 Tenacity Residence
3 Transitional Housing Project at Hung Shui Kiu, Yuen Long, New Territories
4 Tung Chung Community Liaison Centre
5 United Court
Building Outside Hong Kong
1 City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) Project (Phase I)
2 Ningbo World Centre Phase 2
3 Shenzhen Qianhai CTF Finance Tower
Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)
1 De-Rucci Bedding Supplies Production and Supporting Project
2 DJI SKY CITY
3 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Expansion Project Third Runway Placement Area Phase II (East Area)
4 Hengqin Port and Integrated Transportation Hub Project
5 No.1~4 Commercial Residential Building, No.5 Kindergarten and Basement, Tianyue Home

About Quality Building Award

The Quality Building Award (QBA) is a biennial award that recognizes buildings of outstanding quality and those that demonstrate outstanding teamwork. The provision of quality buildings is an essential ingredient of a prosperous and modern society, and the Quality Building Award aims to promote a collective commitment by the building industry to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and competitiveness.

The theme of QBA 2024 is “Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness,” which aims to encourage the industry to work on innovative and eco-friendly solutions for the benefit of society while committing to work holistically to serve every community to the best of its ability. As always, QBA 2024 will continue to promote eminent contribution to the community and push for the continuous advancement of Hong Kong and beyond.

Organizers

QBA 2024 is jointly organized by nine leading professional organizations:

The Hong Kong Construction Association (QBA 2024 Chairing Organization)

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

The Hong Kong Institute of Housing

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

The Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

The Hong Kong Chapter of International Facility Management Association

The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong

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UXLINK Tops RootData’s Latest X Hot Items List and DappRadar Social Apps List


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 May 2024 – UXLINK, the Web3 social platform and infrastructure that enables users and developers to discover, distribute and trade crypto assets socially and in groups, has topped the latest edition of the X Hot Projects list and is now No. 2 on the platform’s Hot 100 list for the past seven days, according to the RootData Charts page.

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According to its official website, UXLINK currently has over 6 million registered users, over 100,000 groups, and over 1.2 million daily active users. DappRadar data shows that it has over 800,000 UAWs, and is ranked #1 in the social media apps charts for 24 hours/7 days. Coin98 Analytics data also shows that the number of UXLINK’s active on-chain addresses in the last 30 days exceeded 1.8 million, ranking #1 in the social category.

On May 13th, UXLINK announced a new round of financing led by SevenX Ventures and other top-tier institutions, including OKX Ventures, with a cumulative amount of over $15 million. Recently, UXLINK announced the issuance of “IN UXLINK WE TRUST ” series of NFTs as airdrop vouchers. Depending on the user’s community contribution, chain interaction and assets, it corresponds to different rights and $UXLINK tokens airdrop quantity.

Hashtag: #UXLINK

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About UXLINK

UXLINK is the largest web3 social platform and infrastructure for users and developers to discover, distribute, and trade crypto assets in unique socialized and group-based manners.

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Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort Comes to the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Jakarta”

Providing Exclusive and Unique Experiences to Indonesian Tourists


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 May 2024 – This year, Galaxy Macau™ joined the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Jakarta”, organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). The Roadshow held its opening ceremony on May 9 at Central Park Mall, Jakarta. It aims to showcase the diverse elements of “Tourism+” in Macau to Indonesian tourists, inviting every Indonesian tourist to experience Macau as their chosen travel destination. The Roadshow will run for four days (May 9 to 12). Galaxy Macau dazzles with its captivating tourism offerings, showcasing unmatched luxury experiences and a comprehensive resort experience, positioning itself as Asia’s premier destination for leisure, entertainment, dining, events, and conferences.

Mr. Vic Lam, Head of Division of Culture, Tourism, MICE, Trade and Commerce of Economic Development Bureau of Hengqin, Ms Elaine Wong, Executive Director of Board of Directors of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, Ms. Annissa Noviarny, Assistant Deputy Director of Tourism Marketing for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Terruce Wang, Senior Vice President of Customer Development of Integrated Resort Services at Galaxy Macau, Mr. Chris Subianto, Treasurer of the ASTINDO National Board and representatives of local tourism associations (from right to left) joined the opening ceremony of the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Jakarta” on May 9 afternoon.
Mr. Vic Lam, Head of Division of Culture, Tourism, MICE, Trade and Commerce of Economic Development Bureau of Hengqin, Ms Elaine Wong, Executive Director of Board of Directors of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, Ms. Annissa Noviarny, Assistant Deputy Director of Tourism Marketing for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Terruce Wang, Senior Vice President of Customer Development of Integrated Resort Services at Galaxy Macau, Mr. Chris Subianto, Treasurer of the ASTINDO National Board and representatives of local tourism associations (from right to left) joined the opening ceremony of the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Jakarta” on May 9 afternoon.

At the Jakarta roadshow, Galaxy Macau comes with a classic ivory and gold theme for its booth design, showcasing the ambiance and services offered by Galaxy Macau as a luxurious resort. On the booth, visitors can enjoy a variety of customer engagements, such as meeting and taking a photo with the Galaxy Kidz mascot “Wavey the Peacock”, especially for visitors who bring their children to the roadshow. There will also be the ambassadors who will provide information regarding Galaxy Macau’s services, promotions, or any other questions visitors have. Lastly, Galaxy Macau will also provide a tote bag with unique patterns and designs that represent Macau as a tourist destination as a souvenir for every visitor.

Galaxy Macau showcases a diverse range of exciting travel products at the roadshow, attracting local residents and tourists alike.
Galaxy Macau showcases a diverse range of exciting travel products at the roadshow, attracting local residents and tourists alike.

During the Roadshow period, Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort is offering “Splash into Fun” Hotel Offer for the 5 hotels starting member exclusive rates from Rp 911,926++ (MOP 464++) per night. Bayan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™ and Hotel Okura Macau, offer a flexible room-only rate for roadshow visitors. Andaz Macau offers 3 options for visitors, the first one with a length of stay 2 nights (including MOP200 dinner credit per stay), a length of stay 3 nights, and lastly advance purchase of 14 days. As for Broadway Hotel, the hotel also offers 3 options that visitors can choose from. From a length of stay of 2 nights (including MOP200 dinner credit per stay), advance purchase of 30 days, and advance purchase of 14 days (including daily light breakfast with a set menu for two). Applicable to all above mentioned 5 hotels, the offer includes free access to Grand Resort Deck and free minibar.

Galaxy Macau is renowned around the globe for its diversified and luxurious range of leisure, dining and entertainment, offering 5-star accommodations and spa experiences for guests at its 8 award-winning luxury hotels.
Galaxy Macau is renowned around the globe for its diversified and luxurious range of leisure, dining and entertainment, offering 5-star accommodations and spa experiences for guests at its 8 award-winning luxury hotels.

Galaxy Macau remains the top integrated resort globally, boasting the most Forbes five-star hotel awards under one roof. Spanning over 1.1 million square meters, it offers unmatched services and attractions in Macau. With 8 award-winning luxury hotels to choose from, guests have plenty of options. The 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Food lovers can indulge in over 120 dining options, ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to local street food favorites, making Galaxy Macau Asia’s premier dining destination. Guests can explore vibrant Macanese and Asian cuisines at Broadway Food Street. Fashion enthusiasts will enjoy Galaxy Promenade, a shopping destination with over 200 luxury brands. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre hosts a variety of live shows and cultural events. Last year, Galaxy Macau also opened two world-class hotels, Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. The latest addition, GICC, features 40,000 square meters of flexible event space and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena, the largest indoor arena in Macau. In April 2024, Galaxy Macau also announced the launch of Capella at Galaxy Macau, further solidifying the destination’s undisputed reputation as Macau’s Ultimate Luxury Integrated Resort.

Galaxy Macau, the World’s Leading Luxury Integrated Resort, Announces Asia’s Most Anticipated New Hotel, Created in Partnership with the Best Hotel Brand in the World: Capella Hotels and Resorts.
Galaxy Macau, the World’s Leading Luxury Integrated Resort, Announces Asia’s Most Anticipated New Hotel, Created in Partnership with the Best Hotel Brand in the World: Capella Hotels and Resorts.

Galaxy Macau remains committed to its service philosophy of “World Class, Asian Heart,” ensuring exceptional experiences for guests worldwide. Along with Macau preparing for increased international tourism, Galaxy Macau eagerly awaits visitors, offering award-winning accommodations, unforgettable leisure activities, and unmatched shopping, dining, and entertainment options all in one place. Moving forward, Galaxy Macau plans to introduce more world-class events further to establish Macau as a global tourism and leisure hub.

As Asia’s dining destination, Galaxy Macau boasts over 120 dining options, including Michelin-starred establishments and local food legends.
As Asia’s dining destination, Galaxy Macau boasts over 120 dining options, including Michelin-starred establishments and local food legends.
Galaxy Promenade is Galaxy Macau's award-winning luxury fashion shopping centre.
Galaxy Promenade is Galaxy Macau’s award-winning luxury fashion shopping centre.
Galaxy Macau unveils the new upgrade of Galaxy Kidz Edutainment Center.
Galaxy Macau unveils the new upgrade of Galaxy Kidz Edutainment Center.

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https://www.galaxymacaulibrary.com/gallery/JakartaRoadshow2024/G0000KrjdX1J8EG8
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Hashtag: #GalaxyMacau



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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square meters of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide around 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Andaz Macau, Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, and Broadway Hotel. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5 meters high, and a 150-meter pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate. As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences, and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, a 10-theater 3D Cineplex boasting 4K laser projection; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavors & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 different Authentic Macau & Asian Flavors at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive, and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 sqm of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau. For more details, please visit , , and .

LiveSpo Pharma Emerges as Vietnam’s Pioneer at Vitafoods Europe 2024

Unveiling Groundbreaking Research and Product Development to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Digestive and Respiratory Care


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 May 2024 – LiveSpo Pharma is the first Vietnamese entity to report on two clinical studies at the world’s leading nutrition exhibition, Vitafoods Europe 2024, held in Geneva, Switzerland. LiveSpo Pharma showcased its range of high-concentration, multi-strain liquid medical probiotics products at the exhibition booth. This is a significant milestone, affirming the brand’s international reputation and quality of LiveSpo medical probiotics products. This initiative aims to introduce Vietnamese medical probiotic products to the international market, gradually realizing the mission of “A Future Without Antibiotics.”

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Over the three-day exhibition, LiveSpo’s booth attracted nearly 5,000 experts, partners, and visitors from pharmaceutical and functional food companies to explore and experience the displayed products. Among them, LiveSpo NAVAX – a spray form probiotic that reduces the concentration of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by 600 times, and LiveSpo DIA30 – a probiotic that supports the cessation of acute diarrhea within 30 minutes, were the main highlights, gaining the most attention from attendees. Their appealing competitive edge is shortening antibiotics treatment time for patients, thereby reducing antibiotic use for diseases related to the digestive and respiratory systems. Visitors to LiveSpo’s booth had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the 13-year development journey from the idea to the production of these medical probiotic tubes, now meet international standards for distribution.

Making its debut at the premier European nutrition exhibition, LiveSpo demonstrates its ambition to widely disseminate safe, natural, and effective digestive and respiratory disease treatment methods using medical probiotics combined with standard treatment protocols.

In addition, LiveSpo Pharma is honored to be the first representative from Vietnam to present clinical research reports on medical probiotics at the Vitafoods Europe 2024. These research reports were published in Nature Scientific Reports, a highly reputable international journal in the field of science and technology, in 2022, 2023, and 2024. According to the first research report, LiveSpo NAVAX has been proven to be highly effective in bolstering the treatment of RSV and influenza-related respiratory tract infections, reducing treatment time and minimizing the possibility of long-term antibiotic treatment for patients. Combining the use of LiveSpo NAVAX spray with standard treatment protocols can reduce RSV and influenza virus concentrations by 600 and 400 times, respectively, and bacterial overgrowth concentrations by 65 times. This research is considered a significant step forward in supporting respiratory tract infection treatment, reducing prolonged antibiotic use, indirectly leading to antibiotic resistance and associated health and financial implications for patients.

The second clinical research report focuses on two probiotic products, LiveSpo CLAUSY and LiveSpo DIA30, which support the treatment of prolonged diarrhea. Clinical studies have shown that LiveSpo CLAUSY and LiveSpo DIA30 can reduce antibiotic use by approximately 25% compared to standard treatment protocols, while shortening the overall treatment time for diarrhea patients by 3 to 4 days. Additionally, the combined use of probiotics in treatment helps reduce the overall treatment costs (for prescriptions and inpatient care). Most importantly, these studies have proven the safety of LiveSpo products for children under 2 years old.

LiveSpo probiotics have received significant attention and high praise from international experts at the Vitafoods Europe 2024 exhibition, once again affirming the contributions of the company’s research and innovations to community healthcare. For the first time, a Vietnamese probiotic brand has been recognized and hailed at international conferences and exhibitions worldwide, surprising international experts with the novelty and breakthrough of its products which is rapid and clear efficacy. Prior to this, LiveSpo had participated in three major conferences and exhibitions in Europe and the United States from 2019 to 2023.

Sharing at the exhibition, Dr. Nguyen Hoa Anh, Chair of the Board of Directors and R&D Director of LiveSpo Pharma, said, “LiveSpo Pharma is proud to introduce the Bacillus probiotic products at the Vitafoods Europe 2024 exhibition. This product line has been researched, developed, and produced according to international standards. LiveSpo products have been clinically proven to be highly efficient in supporting the treatment of digestive and respiratory diseases, thus, playing a significant role in reducing the total amount of antibiotics used in treatment protocols. With such efforts from the LiveSpo Pharma scientific team, we hope to accompany the community in building a future without antibiotics.”

In recent years, probiotic technology has garnered significant attention from the scientific community thanks to its potential economic, social, and medical values. Currently, 72% of antibiotics are used to treat respiratory tract infections, while the figure for digestive diseases is 20%. Patients, especially children who have weak immune system, are susceptible to the side effects of antibiotics when undergoing prolonged treatment. Such treatment protocol is likely to include the use of 2-3 antibiotics. LiveSpo probiotic products have been clinically researched to reduce antibiotic use and shorten treatment times for the diseases mentioned above, while quickly balancing gut and nasal microbiota within 3-5 days of use. As a result, patients can recover quickly, and treatment costs are lowered. This also reduces the pressure on healthcare manpower and resources while strengthening the workforce of society and laying the foundation for economic development. In terms of health, probiotic support treatments can minimize the possibility of adding new generation antibiotics in the treatment protocols thanks to its highly effective immune-regulating support and natural protective barrier enhancement. In addition, it reduces the side effects of antibiotics such as digestive disorders and the risk of antibiotic resistance in future cases.

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About Vitafoods Europe 2024

First launched in 1997, Vitafoods Europe is an annual nutrition exhibition series held in Europe, aiming to help the community grasp new trends and analyze the latest innovations in the nutrition industry. Vitafoods Europe 2024 took place from May 14, 2024, to May 16, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. The exhibition attracted over 1,100 participating exhibitors, with 20,000 attendees from more than 160 countries worldwide. Activities within the exhibition framework include: Visiting and experiencing products, exploring new nutritional formulas at booths; Establishing connection with experts, suppliers in the nutrition field worldwide; Attending presentations on prominent scientific research from over 50 international speakers; Participating in award ceremonies for exhibition categories.

About LiveSpo Pharma

LiveSpo is a brand specializing in the research, production, and distribution of high-concentration, multi-strain liquid medical probiotics for digestive and respiratory health, leading in breakthrough biotechnology, medical probiotics with no adverse effects, aiming for “A Future Without Antibiotics.”

Some notable achievements of LiveSpo:

– Participant of the 2019 International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) in Prague, Czech Republic.

– Sole representative of Vietnam on probiotics at the International Microbiology Conference ASM Microbe 2022 in Washington DC, USA.

– First Vietnamese representative to announce nasal spray probiotics at the International Biotechnology Conference in Boston, USA (BIO-Convention, 2023).

– Two clinical studies on LiveSpo probiotics published in three articles of the Nature Journal’s Scientific Reports segment in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

– Clinical trial studies registered on the Clinicaltrials.gov website of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), including:

  • The effect of LiveSpo NAVAX nasal spray in supporting the treatment of acute respiratory tract infections in children, trial number NCT05164692.
  • The effect of LiveSpo CLAUSY and LiveSpo DIA30 in supporting the treatment of prolonged diarrhea in children, trial number NCT05812820.
  • The effect of LiveSpo X-SECRET in supporting the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, trial number NCT06165354.

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Email: hello@livespo.com

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Pro-cannabis Advocates in Thailand Rally Ahead of the Government’s Plan to Recriminalize the Plant

1 of 7 Members of a pro-cannabis group gather at Public Health Ministry to oppose Thai government's plan to relist cannabis as narcotics in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, 16 May 2024. (Photo: AP)

NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Dozens of pro-cannabis advocates gathered Thursday, 16 May, at the health ministry on the outskirts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, to oppose the government’s plan to relist the plant as a narcotic, two years after it was decriminalized.

Master the Market’s Pulse Holistically—The First Course on Practical Digital Marketing in China Recognized by the Hong Kong Government launched by AD-Linkage


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 May 2024 – Since the resumption of cross-border travel between Mainland China and Hong Kong in the middle of last year, Xiaohongshu has become lifestyle and travel guides for mainland tourists and drifters. Edwin Lee, a renowned entrepreneur and an investment expert, who is also the founder of Bridgeway Prime Shop Fund, together with Horace Lui, Course Director and Tutor from AD-Linkage, will bring into discussion how Xiaohongshu is setting new marketing trends in the food and beverage industry, and leveraging the widely-used social media platform for business growth and brand promotion.

Master the Market’s Pulse Holistically—The First Course on Practical Digital Marketing in China Recognized by the Hong Kong Government launched by AD-Linkage

Unveiling the Secrets of Traffic on Xiaohongshu with Edwin Lee

Horace Lui, Course Director of AD-Linkage, stated that the current downturn and continuous closures in the local food and beverage industry have made more and more business owners aware the importance of leveraging Xiaohongshu, to navigate against the market recession. In light of this, AD-Linkage has launched a certificate course on practical digital marketing in China specifically designed for individuals interested in expanding into the mainland market, entrepreneurs, or social media administrators. Course content includes practical case studies and success stories, techniques and strategies for using Xiaohongshu effectively. It is the first course on practical digital marketing in China recognized by the Hong Kong Government. Lee has signed up and is offering a $500 course sponsorship to supporters.*

Horace mentioned that FinePrint, a Western-style coffee shop located in SoHo, Central, has achieved great success on Xiaohongshu this year. Despite its limited space, customers make purchase and enjoy their coffee and desserts sitting on the staircase outside the shop. It gives a chill and casual vibe. On the other hand, another local restaurant, Red Tea, managed to secure a spot on “must-try list in Hong Kong” on many travel influencers’ pages. With Mainland tourists shifting from bulk shopping to experiencing Hong Kong’s local culture, Red Tea offers a convenient way for them to quickly enjoy delicious delights, which is an exclusive travel experience for them. These two restaurants have different target audiences and marketing approaches on the social media platform, yet both have achieved significant success in the market.

Jason Liu, instructor from AD-Linkage explained that throughout the course, students will be guided on how to analyze successful cases and taught techniques to gain more exposures and reaches online. The course aims to strengthen students’ copywriting skills and assist them in standing out and generating more business in a competitive environment. He emphasized that “headlines, content, images, cover design, and hashtag” are crucial factors in gaining traffic, which can be achieved with the help of tools such as “Xin Hong”, which is a data tool for Xiaohongshu. It provides search for posts and notes on the platform, allowing users to discover the hottest topics and keywords. For instance, terms and phrases like “great deal,” “must-eat”,”no.1,” and “not to be missed” indicate high discussion activity. By aligning with “the hottest trends”, a successful “traffic generation” strategy can be developed.

A must learn: Using “Substitute Words for Sensitive Terms” to Avoid “Content Restriction”

Internet regulations in China are stringent. Video/content would be restricted if it contained “sensitive terms”; hence, they would not be uploaded to the social media platform. According to the advertising laws of the country, specific words such as “the most”, “one and only”, and “top-notch” are forbidden. Therefore, it is crucial to learn how to minimize the occurrence of restriction. Horace mentioned that the course will cover a series of “substitutes for sensitive terms” that are rarely discussed among other courses. For example, “the most” can be replaced with pinyin “Zui”, in Mandarin, and “TOP 1” can be substituted with “T.O.P. 1”. The course will also address topics to avoid on particular days. By mastering these techniques, not only can one convey its messages, but also prevent “content restriction”.

Certificate course on practical digital marketing in China– small class size with only 15 student intakes. Limited seats are available, so don’t hesitate and register now.
Registration URL: https://cef.AD-linkage.com/registration/

Early bird 10% discount for those who register before May 29th, with prices as low as $2,484 (original price: $13,800). Up to 80% of the tuition fees will be subsidized by The Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

  • 30 hours of practical classroom training + 3 hours of examination
  • QF Level 3

*Limited offer of $500 sponsorship to the first 15 registrants. Class begins on June 12th. Please send registration receipt to 9036 1143 via WhatsApp.

From June 12th to July 17th, 2024 (every Monday and Wednesday):
Monday: 19:00 to 22:00
Wednesday: 19:00 to 22:00
Exam date: July 24th, 2024 (Wednesday)
Hashtag: #ADLinkage

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AD-Linkage-a Leading Digital Marketing Company in the Industry

AD-Linkage was established early in 2005, with a commitment to providing comprehensive and effective digital marketing solutions for enterprises in Hong Kong. With years of dedication, AD-Linkage has built an image of “professionalism,” “innovation,” and “reliability.” Excel in “business”, then “teach”, AD-Linkage pass on knowledge and experience to the industry. Leading by example and practising what they preach, the company has become a course provider under the Hong Kong Continuing Education Fund (CEF) in 2008. Recomposing non-systematic digital marketing knowledge from book to practical materials, the professional certificate course on practical digital marketing launched by the company can customize course content to suit the specific needs of different businesses. Since January 1st, 2020, “Professional Certificate in Practical Digital Marketing” and “Certificate in Cross-Border E-Commerce” offered by AD-Linkage have been recognized at the Qualifications Framework Level 4 and Level 2 respectively. The company aims to recompose non-systematic digital marketing knowledge from book to practical materials.

DHL Global Forwarding announces management appointments in Asia Pacific

  • Effective 1 May 2024, Vincent Yong, previously President Director, DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia, assumes the role of Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Thailand
  • Anders Hasselstroem appointed as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, effective 1 June 2024

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 May 2024 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced two strategic appointments for Asia Pacific to bolster growth within the region.

(L-R) Vincent Yong, Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, and Anders Hasselstroem, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific
(L-R) Vincent Yong, Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, and Anders Hasselstroem, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific

“With an increasingly complex global economy landscape, we are sharpening our focus on strategic regional growth, particularly in Asia Pacific. These new appointments are key to helping us achieve that, and we are counting on them to help deepen our customer relationships and strengthen our presence in key markets,” said Niki Frank, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.

He continued, “As we anticipate a cautious resurgence for air and ocean freight demand for the rest of the year, we are also looking to make significant investments to achieve growth in sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, as well as life science and healthcare. These initiatives align with our ongoing strategy to continuously review and adjust our regional capacities and expertise. This ensures our teams are well-prepared to respond to economic changes and trade dynamics, while consistently delivering reliable and forward-thinking logistics solutions to our customers.”

Vincent Yong named Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding Thailand

As the newly-appointed Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding Thailand, Yong will be based in Bangkok, Thailand and continues reporting to Thomas Tieber, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Southeast Asia and South Pacific.

Yong joined DHL in 1998 as Regional Head of Global Bid Team, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. Since then, his stellar track record has led him to take on various leadership positions across the region, including Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. He served as DHL Global Forwarding Thailand’s Chief Operating Officer between 2006 and 2012 and took on the role of Head of Technology, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific role in 2015. Most recently, he was the President Director of DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia, a position he held since 2017.

During Yong’s tenure in Indonesia from 2017 to 2024, he grew the local company’s year-on-year Earnings before Interests and Taxes (EBIT) profile. He successfully led the team through the Covid-19 pandemic. Under Yong’s leadership, DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2022, further solidifying its stellar reputation as a top workplace in the country.

Anders Hasselstroem appointed Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific

In his new capacity as Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, Hasselstroem will report directly to Frank, with dotted line reporting to Thomas George, Chief Commercial Officer of DHL Global Forwarding. He will be based in Singapore.

Hasselstroem brings two decades of experience in the international logistics business industry, including sales, business development, ocean freight, and general management. Before his current appointment, Hasselstroem served as the Vice President, Sea Logistics APAC at Kuehne+Nagel. During his tenure, he spearheaded several successful initiatives, such as launching dedicated account programs for the Japanese and Korean markets, and redesigning sales channels to focus on new business acquisitions.

Hasselstroem will take over the regional remit from Piak-Hwee (Piak) Tan, who will continue to serve as Head of Marketing and Sales Greater China. This appointment will allow Tan to concentrate his efforts on supporting the recovery of China’s market. Tan will continue to be based in Shanghai, China, reporting directly to Niki Frank, interim CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Greater China.
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New Vaccination Drive Aims to Protect Lao Children from Measles, Rubella

New Vaccination Drive Aims to Protect Lao Children from Measles, Rubella
A Lao nurse injecting a vaccine into a baby (photo credit: AKarki/UNICEF)

The Lao Ministry of Health is launching a vaccination campaign against rubella and measles, from 20 to 31 May. The project aims to promote the importance of vaccination to the saving lives of children, especially those under 5 years of age.