TOKYO (AP) — The tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began its third release of treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the sea Thursday after Japanese officials said the two earlier releases ended smoothly.
Singapore’s First Legacy Planning Game Championship to Launch in November
WOFI was launched earlier in June this year and uses fun, engaging and repeatedly playable content to help people learn about the tools and professionals involved in planning for one’s legacy. To further encourage conversations on this critical but often neglected topic, Immortalize will be holding WOFI Championship tryouts and competitions across the island nation to spur discussions on the importance of legacy planning.
The WOFI Championship is divided into three sub-categories:
- General Championship – Open to Singaporeans and foreigners of all ages;
- Finance Professionals League – Open to all financial advisors, wealth managers, traders, investment bankers and other professionals in the finance industry; and
- Tertiary Education League – Open to all University, Polytechnic and other students undergoing tertiary education.
Winners of the sub-categories will proceed to compete in the WOFI Championship Grand Final where they will vie for the Legacy Grandmaster title. Over SG$10,000 worth of cash, prizes and/or gifts await winners and participants of the WOFI Championships and tryouts.
Metis Global (Singapore) Pte. Limited., a licensed trust company in Singapore, and Huttons Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore’s largest private real estate agency, are the main supporters of the WOFI Championship. Bequest Private Limited, an estate planning firm, is a supporter of the WOFI Championship – Tertiary Education League.
Interested parties can try out the WOFI game at every Immortalize Elderhood Planning Fair, starting from November 10, 2023.
To learn more about WOFI, please visit www.immortalize.io/will-of-fortune.
For more information on WOFI Championships, prizes, and to register, please visit www.immortalize.io/wofi-championships.
For details on Immortalize Elderhood Planning Fair dates and locations, please visit www.immortalize.io/elderhood-planning-fair
The following supporters of WOFI Championships are available for media interviews. Please send requests to hiddi@immortalize.io.
WOFI CHAMPIONSHIP – KEY SUPPORTERS
About Metis Global (Singapore) Pte. Limited (“Metis SG”)
A subsidiary of the Metis Global Group and operating under the Trust Business License issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and audited by Ernest & Young. Dr. German Cheung (Founder of Metis Global Group) strongly believes that trusts can be simple and should not be exclusive only to the high-net-worth individuals. This motivated him to venture into the business of providing retail trust solutions since 2013. He has set a vision for the group – “A Trusted Partner in Creating Financial Legacies”.
Metis SG offers simple, accessible, and affordable trust solutions with the aim of enabling more people to have access to the benefits of trust while addressing their financial needs.
Comments from Alex NG, Deputy CEO, Metis SG
“A trust embodies an enduring expression of affection and duty to your loved ones, serving as evidence of your commitment to safeguard and provide for them in your absence. It encapsulates the fundamental essence of estate and legacy planning,” Alex said. “Regrettably, there is limited knowledge and awareness on this subject amongst the general public and I think it is a superb idea to enhance our understanding, whilst at the same time fostering openness and togetherness among friends and family members, by engaging in enjoyable and entertaining educational games like WOFI.”
About Huttons Asia Pte Ltd
Established since 2002, Huttons Group(合登集团)is Singapore’s Largest Private Real Estate Agency and has won numerous awards for innovative technologies and industry first initiatives over the years. In association with Savills, Huttons has more than 5,400 professionals marketing hundreds of local and international projects over 8 countries.
As The Preferred Agency of Choice, Huttons strives to provide the highest level of service to clients through vast knowledge across different market segments, and with empathy. Growing from strength to strength, Huttons is also expanding rapidly and extending their reach abroad, making it a seamless experience for clients to buy and sell properties globally.
Comments from Mark YIP, CEO, Huttons Asia Pte Ltd
“Huttons is proud to be the first and exclusive real estate agency to support this Legacy Planning Card Game initiative and empower the wider public to learn while planning for their own legacy in real life. As a strong advocate of real estate literacy and asset progression, we believe in the importance of associates assisting clients with their entire property portfolios in addition to planning for retirement and beyond,” according to Mark.
“Huttons also conducts regular consumer educational seminars to raise awareness about market sentiments and trends through data analytics. Internally, we will continue to invest in raising the knowledge and skills of our associates so that they can provide prompt and professional assistance at every touchpoint and go the extra mile to deliver a high level of client satisfaction for their next dream home or investment property,” Mark added.
WOFI Championship – Tertiary Education League Supporter
Bequest Private Limited
Founded in 2013, Bequest is recognized as the premier one-stop estate solutions provider in Singapore, offering a full suite of services and solutions for preparing one’s last stage of life to ensure a smooth transition for family members and loved ones.
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About Immortalize
Immortalize is an elderhood marketplace and information provider. Immortalize educates people on what they need to know about legacy, retirement, and eldercare planning, helps them find the right solution providers, and assists them in getting these important matters sorted easily. Immortalize makes ageing easy.”
Bybit Institutional Enhances Trading Experience with Increased Margin Leverage and Transition to USDC Pricing
Enhanced Margin Leverage for OTC Loans
Effective immediately, Institutional Loan users can now enjoy an elevated spot margin leverage of up to 5x, an increase from the previous 3x. This adjustment extends to the maximum leverage allowed for margin trading and LOOMUSDT/TRBUSDT Perpetual, providing a broader spectrum of flexibility and potential within trading strategies.
Transition to USDC Pricing
Bybit Institutional has officially transitioned from the USD Index to the USDC Index for pricing in USDC Contracts and Options. This strategic change ensures that index prices, mark prices, and order book quotations for USDC Perpetual Contracts, USDC Futures Contracts, and USDC Options will now be exclusively quoted in USDC. By adopting USDC pricing, Bybit Institutional aims to enhance clarity and consistency in the trading experience for institutional members.
Eugene Cheung, Vice President and Head of Bybit Institutional, said “We are excited to introduce product updates that increase INS Loan margin leverage and transition to USDC pricing. This empowers institutional users with greater flexibility and a more streamlined trading experience. These updates demonstrate our dedication to meeting evolving customer needs and providing advanced trading solutions.”
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About Bybit
Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions, the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, esports teams Astralis, Alliance, Made in Brazil (MIBR), and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports.
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“Grow with Xiaomi”: Xiaomi’s International Internet Partner Strategy for 2024 Announced

During the conference, Ms. Liu Chan, General Manager of Xiaomi Internet Business Department, introduced the 2024 International Internet Partner Growth Strategy, titled ‘Grow with Xiaomi.’ This strategic initiative harnesses Xiaomi’s core on-device competencies as a smartphone manufacturer to fully embrace global partners, jointly establishing a preeminent ecosystem for app and game distribution, content delivery, user growth, and monetization services. The ultimate objective is to deliver an exceptional mobile internet service experience to users.
The Xiaomi international Internet business team delivered in-depth presentations on Xiaomi’s global internet services at the conference, which involves its global expansion in key areas including app and game distribution, game publishing, content services, user growth, monetization, and payment solutions. During the event, Xiaomi unveiled three core services: “Global IAP Games Joint Operation”, “Instant Web” and the “Columbus Monetization Platform.” These announcements garnered enthusiastic acclaim from the conference attendees.
In the realm of apps and games distribution, Xiaomi’s official app store, GetApps, has expanded its reach to over 60 global markets, boasting a monthly active user base exceeding 260 million. GetApps has also introduced several innovative features and services, supporting apps & game distribution through short videos and launching an AI-powered app recommendation assistant. During this conference, Xiaomi’s app store officially announced the introduction of the Global IAP Games Joint Operation service, aimed at helping developers acquire high-value users and rapid revenue growth with minimal customer acquisition costs. Additionally, Xiaomi has unveiled a fresh upgrade to the “Voyage Project”, supporting 100 apps and games, each set to benefit from over 10 million downloads on Xiaomi devices.
In the domain of content distribution, Xiaomi has introduced an extensive content service ecosystem that spans multiple devices, providing diverse content through various touch points. This ecosystem includes features like lock screen posters, -1 screen, Web browser, Mi Video, H5 games, and more. By harnessing Xiaomi’s core on-device competencies as a smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi caters to an extensive user base and generates significant revenues for its partners. Particularly noteworthy is Xiaomi’s latest proprietary web acceleration framework, “Instant Web,” capable of boosting webpage loading speeds by a factor of eight, achieving nearly instantaneous loading times with wide-ranging applications.
In terms of monetization, Xiaomi’s user growth platform capitalizes on the advantages of being a smartphone manufacturer, leveraging its on-device capabilities to address pain points for advertisers and achieve a high return on investment (ROI) in the industry. This platform employs smartphone OEM-specific solutions with benefits from system-level support, operates seamlessly across devices, and uses AI to enhance user growth. During the event, Xiaomi officially introduced the Columbus Monetization Platform, which supports flexible integration, diverse budget options, and real-time bidding, thereby maximizing the attainable commercial value for the developers.
In recent years, Xiaomi’s overseas Internet business has maintained rapid growth and continues to exhibit significant growth potential. According to Xiaomi Corporation’s Q2 2023 quarterly results, the revenue from Xiaomi’s internet services reached RMB 7.4 billion in that quarter, marking a historical high, with a gross profit margin of 74.1%. Notably, overseas Internet revenue grew by 19.7% year-over-year, reaching RMB 2 billion, also a historical high, with overseas Internet revenue accounting for 26.8% of the overall Internet revenue.
Regarding this growth, Ms. Liu Chan stated, “Our sustained growth hinges on our collective effort to continuously create value for all participants in the Xiaomi internet services ecosystem, including our users, partners, and suppliers. It is through this collective engagement that the entire internet ecosystem thrives. We look forward to establishing and deepening collaborations with both new and existing partners to explore new mutually beneficial ways and share the fruits of our global market successes with every industry partner, ultimately enhancing how mobile Internet and digital technology serve our society and every individual.”
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About Xiaomi Corporation
Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.
With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.
As of the second quarter of 2023, Xiaomi ranked among the top 3 in the global smartphone market, in terms of smartphone shipments, according to Canalys. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, with 654.5 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops, as of June 30, 2023. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2023, the company listed as Fortune Global 500 for the 5th consecutive year.
Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.
Gentari partners AM Green to drive large-scale green hydrogen production with global reach
AMG Ammonia is projected to produce 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of green ammonia using round-the-clock renewable energy by 2030. The platform aims to deliver green ammonia, as it is presently the most mature and stable form of transporting hydrogen.
The 5 MTPA of green ammonia produced is equivalent to approximately 1 MTPA of green hydrogen, and would represent 20% of India’s target for green hydrogen production by 2030, or 10% of Europe’s target for imported renewable hydrogen. This size and capacity will place AMG Ammonia among the world’s pioneers in large-scale and cost-competitive green ammonia production. The first export of green ammonia from this platform is targeted by late 2025, and aims to serve key OECD markets, such as Germany, Japan and South Korea, as well as Singapore.
Gentari and AM Green both bring complementary capabilities across the green hydrogen value chain, including renewable energy, electrolysers, and ammonia production and marketing capabilities. The parties will mutually invest in AMG Ammonia, demonstrating full commitment to realise the platform’s potential and expand their presence in Asia Pacific and Europe. Post-investment from Gentari, AM Green and GIC, AMG Ammonia will be a fully funded platform for the targeted ammonia production plan. The platform is expected to invest, in phases, into projects across different locations in India. This will ensure competitive supply of hydrogen to the global market and will be key for manufacturing and exporting green hydrogen in the region.
For Gentari, strong collaborations in its focus market of Malaysia and the broader Asia Pacific, will be vital to delivering its global ambition of up to 1.2 MTPA in clean hydrogen by 2030. In Malaysia, the company sees strong potential for developing a local hydrogen economy. To this end, Gentari has undertaken efforts to position Malaysia as a hydrogen export hub whereby its hydrogen ventures will support a comprehensive national roadmap that includes hydrogen as an energy transition lever for Malaysia.
These efforts include working with Sarawak’s SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd to jointly explore the state’s potential as a green hydrogen production hub. At the same time, Gentari is also collaborating with PETRONAS and Tenaga Nasional Berhad to advance studies on green hydrogen development in Kerteh, Terengganu and Pengerang, Johor towards the creation of a hydrogen economy in Malaysia.
Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari, said:
“As Gentari expands our portfolio of clean energy solutions in Malaysia, Asia Pacific and beyond, we believe in the critical importance of industry-level collaborations that combine complementary strengths and unlock synergies. This partnership with AM Green and GIC is a testament to our commitment in accelerating green hydrogen adoption globally, to make an impact in the pursuit of a net zero future. In OECD, Southeast and East Asian economies, green ammonia will address the decarbonisation of industries such as power generation, through co-firing, as well as shipping.”
Anil Chalamalasetty, Founder, Greenko Group and AM Green said:
“We are delighted to partner with Gentari and GIC, to venture into the global low carbon green economy. The commitment from Gentari and GIC underpins Prime Minister Modi’s vision for India to become a leader in global energy transition. This strategic partnership will work to accelerate net zero targets of various industries and several OECD economies. Continuous focus on innovation combined with execution will ensure our venture, AM Green, remains ahead of others in becoming a global clean energy transition solutions platform.”
Gentari was advised by BofA Securities and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Completion of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of customary condition precedents.
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Gentari
Gentari is focused on delivering the solutions required to put clean energy into action today, to transform how we live tomorrow. Gentari’s three initial core pillars of Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility form a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help our customers in their decarbonisation journey. Its global 2030 aspiration is to achieve 30-40 GW of installed capacity in renewable energy, up to 1.2 MTPA of clean hydrogen, and over 10% share of the public charging points and Vehicle-as-a-Service market across key countries in Asia Pacific. In the long term, Gentari aims to be the most valued clean energy solutions partner, creating greater impact, connecting businesses, and making the journey to a net zero future possible.
AM Green
AM Green is indirectly wholly-owned and controlled by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group – Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli. With their strength in renewable energy and storage as a service model, and track record of energy entrepreneurship, AM Green aims to become one of the most cost-competitive producers of green hydrogen, green ammonia and other green molecules in the world. In India, AM Green is developing production capabilities for green molecules (green hydrogen, green ammonia, biofuels, green caustic soda, e-methanol) for decarbonisation in hard to abate industries. The venture will also set up an international renewables and storage business and a JV for making electrolysers with John Cockerill of Belgium.
International Organizations Join Forces to Support Laos’ Fight Against Malnutrition
In the face of persistent challenges, Laos grapples with high rates of malnutrition, hindering the nation’s development, according to the latest findings from the Lao Social Indicator Survey. The Southeast Asian nation is witnessing some of the highest malnutrition rates in the region.
The survey highlighted issues in coordination among nutrition centers and other departments, particularly at the local level in Phongsaly, Houaphanh, Bokeo and Saravane provinces.
During a meeting, held at the end of October in Luang Prabang, Deputy Minister of Health Snong Thongsna, with key national and international stakeholders, focused the discussions on improving the nutrition monitoring system and creating a high-quality nutrition database to support national policies. The minister also acknowledged the persistent challenge to effectively implement the annual nutrition budget within the health sector after reports of inflated success in the four key provinces have raised public concerns.
A report from the Ministry of Health in 2022 unveiled alarming statistics. Chronic undernutrition, or stunting, remains a significant problem, with approximately 33 percent of children under five affected. The document also highlighted that 21 percent of Lao children experience underweight conditions, and 9 percent face wasting. The report also underscored that undernutrition disproportionately impacts economically disadvantaged communities, minority ethnic groups, as well as rural and upland regions.
Despite the ongoing challenges, Snong emphasized the government’s success in the mandatory salt-iodization program to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. The strategy involves fortifying staple foods like rice, oil, noodles, soy sauce, and dairy products. This initiative is one of the key priorities outlined in the National Nutrition Strategy to 2025 and Plan of Action for 2016-2020.
In another bid to address the issue, Laos has garnered support from international organizations. The European Union (EU), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have joined forces to strengthen the National Nutrition Information System (SNNIS), a project organized in 2020 in collaboration with the governments of Ethiopia, Congo, Laos, Uganda and Zambia to enhance the countries’ capacity to regularly collect nutrition data and enable better-quality services.
Collaborative efforts and international support remains crucial in charting an accurate map of the current malnutrition rates across the country.
Gaw Capital Partners Joins Hands with Sinar Primera on Indonesia Data Center Development
The alliance between Gaw Capital and Sinar Primera underscores a shared vision for capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the digital infrastructure sector. With Gaw Capital as the primary investor, Sinar Primera will acquire a minority shareholder stake in the property and take on the role of development manager for the project.
Phase 1 of the data center campus located in Nongsa Digital Park is scheduled to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024. This new facility will be a single-storey building offering up to 6MW of critical IT load. By combining Gaw Capital’s investment acumen with Sinar Primera’s expertise in property development, the project aims to deliver a cutting-edge data center facility that meets the stringent requirements of businesses seeking reliable, scalable, and secure data storage and processing capabilities.
The data center campus in Nongsa Digital Park will enable the near-shoring strategy for data center operators based in Singapore and fortify the “digital bridge” that connects Singapore and Indonesia. In recent communications shared by Nongsa Digital Park, the Indonesian government’s National Council for Special Economic Zones Secretariat General re-affirmed data centers’ properties security status and complete data security, giving customers and data center operators the reassurance they need for data protection.
Kok Chye Ong, Managing Director and Head of IDC Platform, Asia (Ex-China) of Gaw Capital said, “We are thrilled to partner with Sinar Primera for this significant IDC project in Batam. Sinar Primera’s commitment to driving the new economy real estate industry forward aligns perfectly with our vision, and their extensive experience and industry knowledge complement Gaw Capital’s investment capabilities perfectly. In recent years, the Asia region stands as a prominent frontier in the data center industry, offering vast opportunities for growth and development. Gaw Capital’s data center platform, in line with this trend, has encompassed a strategic network of data centers situated in key Asian markets including China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the recent addition of Malaysia.”
Hong Kah Jin, Head of Sinar Primera Group said, “We are excited to join forces with Gaw Capital Partners for this data center project. The collaboration allows us to combine our development expertise and local proficiency in the Indonesian market with Gaw Capital’s global real estate experience, paving the way for a cutting-edge data center facility that will meet the increasing demand for advanced digital infrastructure in Batam and surrounding region. Indonesia’s demand for digital and cloud services is growing exponentially and it is an exciting opportunity to invest in the data centre industry.”
During the past few years, Gaw Capital has strategically prioritized investments in the Data Center sector, recognizing its significance as a fundamental pillar of the rapidly expanding digital economy. The firm’s commitment to this sector is evident through the successful launch of two data center platforms in China and two in Pan-Asia. Notably, in September 2020, Gaw Capital closed fundraising for its inaugural IDC platform, securing approximately USD 1.3 billion in equity. The capital infusion has facilitated partnerships with leading IDC developers and operators in China, enabling the establishment of a portfolio of projects with overarching objective to construct environmentally sustainable, highly efficient, innovative, and recyclable data center clusters.
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About Gaw Capital Partners
Gaw Capital Partners is a uniquely positioned private equity fund management company focusing on real estate markets in Asia Pacific and other high barrier-to-entry markets globally.
Specializing in adding strategic value to under-utilized real estate through redesign and repositioning, Gaw Capital runs an integrated business model with its own in-house asset management operating platforms in commercial, hospitality, property development, logistics, IDC and Education. The firm’s investments span the entire spectrum of real estate sectors, including residential development, offices, retail malls, serviced apartments, hotels, logistics warehouses and IDC projects.
Gaw Capital has raised seven commingled funds targeting the APAC region since 2005. The firm also manages value-add/opportunistic funds in the US, a Pan-Asia hospitality fund, a European hospitality fund, a Growth Equity Fund and it also provides services for credit investments and separate account direct investments globally.
Gaw Capital has raised equity of US$22.1 billion since 2005 and commanded assets of US$35.2 billion under management as of Q2 2023.
About Sinar Primera
Sinar Primera Group is a property company that focuses on driving the new economy real estate industry forward by developing innovative, distinguished, sustainable, and leading products in terms of technology and service quality in this new economic era. Sinar Primera Group prioritizes and maximizes its growth opportunities by adopting technology and its extensive utilization as its foundation. Sinar Primera Group’s primary portfolio includes eco-city townships, logistics solutions, and cutting-edge data center. For more information about Sinar Primera, please visit their website at https://sinarprimera.com/.
In-person Hong Kong International Optical Fair returns
Showcase focuses on technologies and market trends
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 November 2023 – The 31st Hong Kong Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) as a physical exhibition for the first time since 2019. The physical event will run from 8 to 10 November under the EXHIBITION+ integrated physical-online mode, when about 700 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions will present the latest eyewear designs and products.

Regional pavilions will include Mainland China, Taiwan, Italy, Japan, Korea, Visionaries of Style and the HKOMA pavilion. The fair also has multiple themed exhibition areas to facilitate buyers’ purchasing.
In response to the smart-glasses craze, this year’s Optical Fair will feature the Smart Eyewear zone. Hong Kong exhibitor Solos Technology Limited will display smart glasses that combine ChatGPT and wearable technology AirGo™ 3. Hong Kong firm 3DNA Technology Limited uses software with 360-degree facial scanning technology to help customers tailor-make suitable glasses. Other themed zones will present professional eyewear, eyewear accessories, frames, lenses, contact lenses, diagnostic instruments, optical instruments and more.
The Brand Name Gallery, a focal point of the fair, features about 200 brands from around the world, such as Mainland China’s A.Society, Hong Kong’s Absolute Vintage Eyewear, bTd, Taiwan’s CLASSICO, PARIM, reputable international brand such as agnès b and MINIMA from France; Anna Sui, Jill Stuart, New Balance, and VOY from the United States; Ted Baker and Vivienne Westwood from the United Kingdom; STEPPER from Germany; Japan’s Masaki Matsushima, Matsuda, MIZ Gold, TiDOU, Korea’s GENSDUMONDE, PEOPLE LUV ME and PLUME. The fair will feature eyewear shows, where professional models will showcase fashion eyewear trends from various places.
HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong, said: “The Hong Kong Optical Fair is back at the HKCEC. We are very pleased to welcome many new international brands from all over the world this year, including the fashion capitals of France, the United Kingdom, the United States and Italy, as well as Asian trendsetters from such places as Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The fair has incorporated many international elements while keeping up with the world’s trends, demonstrating the reputation of Hong Kong as the capital of international exhibitions.”
[Featured Exhibitors]
The Optical Fair will showcase a variety of eyewear with innovative technologies as well as new products and services. Some of the featured exhibitors include:
ChatGPT Smart Eyewear
[Solos Technology Limited – Booth: GH-B38]
First-time Hong Kong exhibitor Solos Technology Limited will feature the latest collection AirGo™ 3, smart glasses which combine ChatGPT with wearable tech.
Users can press and hold an action button on the smart glasses’ temple to ask ChatGPT a question. In response, they will see the reply through the lenses and also hear the answer read out. SolosTranslate is another ChatGPT-supported service, a live language translation with the power of voice. The nine supported languages include Cantonese, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish. AirGo™ 3 with more than 100 patents, was officially released in SILMO in late September this year.
Renewable, recyclable, biodegradable materials
【Wingram Industrial Company Limited – Booth: 1E-D22】
Wingram Industrial Company Limited, dedicated to providing environmental solutions, specialises in frames made from BioAcetate S70 material – renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and biobased. The material has been tested with ISO 14855 standard for biodegradability, also certified by reputable third-party institutions such as Fraunhofer from Germany and Beta Analytic from the US. Performance advantages of BioAcetate S70 include protection against deforming, compatibility with all lenses and available for injection, making eyewear products sustainable, durable and aesthetic.
Environmental protection material sunglasses series
【Wing Fung Optical International Ltd. – Booth: 1D-G02】
BIG HORN, a Hong Kong creative eyewear brand, uses sustainable materials and won recognition with the CSE (Certified Sustainable Eyewear) Award presented at the MIDO show in Italy. These international award-winning (London Design Awards) sunglasses adopt medical eco-friendly materials (MEM) lenses and bio-degradable acetates, offer different colours for frames with detachable temples which can track fashion changes.
Fashion collaboration NFT launches collector’s edition
【Kelfred Optical Ltd – Booth: GH-A08】
The brand A. Society from Mainland China focuses on the balance between wearability and art, and launched unisex sunglasses with local artist Lousy, inspired by the iconic 「Kissface」 graffiti pattern. At the same time, they also collaborated with local singer-songwriter Gareth. T to produce joint products.
360-degree scanning of the face for a personalised and fully customizable glasses experience
【3DNA Technology Limited – Booth: 1CON-046】
Local company 3DNA Eyewear will showcase its self-developed interactive eyewear customisation platform that can offer innovative and engaging eyewear retail experience. The kiosk format for retailers features backlit shelving, pull out frame drawers, 200 piece swatch display, adjustable 3D scanner mirror, and three high-definition monitors. The machine will scan and measure customer facial features through computer software, then display a 3D avatar on the screen. Customers can tailor-make personal style derived from more than 2,000 designs, ranging from materials, patterns and colours to bespoke features such as narrow frames and printed names, and the simulated wearing effect will be displayed on the monitor immediately.
Global retailers and suppliers are connected through the 3DNA open platform, therefore, the final order will be sent directly to the production factories in mainland China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
The Optical Fair brings together the latest products from well-known exhibitors and new technologies related to eyewear. There are also a series of product promotions, conferences, seminars and the award presentation ceremony for the Eyewear Design Competition during the fair; visitors can find out about the latest developments in the optical industry. Hong Kong Optical Fair event details: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/en/intelligence-hub
Fair Details (Physical)
Date: 8 to 10 November (Wednesday to Friday)
Time: (8 to 9 November) 9:30am – 6:30pm
(10 November) 9:30am – 5pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission: For trade visitors aged 18 or above only.
Onsite Registration Fee: HK$100 per person (Free for e-Badge registration and pre-registered buyers)
Click2Match (Smart business-matching platform)
Date: 1 to 17 November
Websites
Hong Kong Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/tc
The 21st Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/tc/the-21st-hong-kong-international-optometric-symposium
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