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HKBU hosts IACMR Conference to explore the future of business education

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – The 10th Biennial International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR) Conference hosted by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is being held from 14 to 18 June on the University’s campus.

Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU said that the Conference offers an ideal platform to discuss higher education’s models and practices in the fields of business and management.

Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU said that the Conference offers an ideal platform to discuss higher education’s models and practices in the fields of business and management.

IACMR is an academic organisation that serves scholars, students, managers and consultants who are interested in advancing their knowledge about organisational management in the Chinese context. The Association has over 14,000 registered members from almost 100 countries, and has been recognised as an authoritative, world-class academic research organisation in the area of Chinese management.

Themed “Globalisation in Flux: China and the World”, this year’s IACMR Conference gathers nearly 2,000 scholars and experts from around the world to share the latest research and exchange views on Chinese management and organisations under continuous change in globalisation.

The Conference’s welcome reception was held on 14 June. Professor Zhang Zhixue, President of IACMR, and Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU delivered welcome remarks at the reception.

In his remarks, Professor Wai said that rapid technological developments have taken the world by storm, with the most recent example being the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Ongoing global challenges and geopolitical dynamics will continue to create uncertainties on the outlook of globalisation in future.

“As educators at HKBU, one of our key concerns in addressing the challenge of globalisation is to educate the next generation with an innovative and transdisciplinary approach, so that they will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and visionary mindset to help them seize the opportunities that technology brings,” he said.

He said that the Conference offers an ideal platform to discuss higher education’s models and practices in the fields of business and management.

One of the highlights of the Conference will be the Dean’s Forum to be held tomorrow (17 June). Seven renowned scholars and heads of business schools from Arizona State University, Fudan University, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Tsinghua University and The University of Hong Kong will discuss on the theme “The Future of Business Education”.

Professor Ed Snape, Dean of the School of Business at HKBU, will discuss at the Forum how business schools should nurture students to meet employers’ demands and develop stronger ties with the industries. Other issues to be explored at the Forum include the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) and Chatbot posed to business education, the future of online and hybrid learning, and the development of business schools in the post-COVID era, etc.

The Conference also features almost 100 keynote panels, symposiums, paper presentations and roundtables on diversified topics for intellectual exchanges of scholars, research students, and practitioners in Asia and beyond. They will explore new concepts, theories and examine empirical findings in rigorous and creative ways. Scholars and research students from HKBU have also participated actively in the Conference, and used this opportunity to share with their counterparts their education and research excellence.

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Delphos Strongly Believes in Mongolia’s Potential and is Committed to it Surpassing Predicted GDP Growth

Bart Turtelboom, Chairman at Delphos, was speaker at the 2nd Green Finance International Forum in Ulaanbaatar

WASHINGTON DC, US – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – Delphos International, the 35-year expertise with addressing the toughest deals in structuring transactions across more than seventy frontier markets, strongly believes in Mongolia’s sustainable economic growth. The Chairman of Delphos and their head of strategic partnerships will be participating in the “Financing a green and SDG-aligned future” during the Sustainable Finance Week 2023 under the auspices of the President of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar on June 13th and 14th, to continue their work with local partners on financing inclusive and sustainable growth in Mongolia. The Green Finance International Forum is hosted by the Office of the President of Mongolia, Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association, Institute of Finance and Sustainability of China, IFC International Finance Corporation Sustainable Banking and Finance Network and the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia. Through a global collaboration understanding and best practices in green financing. Mongolia can be a leader in combating climate change.

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Members of the Delphos team have been actively involved in supporting high growth businesses in Mongolia for fifteen years in the sectors of energy, infrastructure and in creating social impact. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Mongolia’s projects have led to annual CO2 emission reductions of more than 9 million tonnes to date. With a population of three and half million, Mongolia has a projected Real GDP growth of 4.5 % indicated by the International Monetary Fund.

Bart Turtelboom, Chairman and CEO of Delphos states:

“We have been watching Mongolia with interest and we are excited for Mongolia which we believe can rise above expectations in three to five years. Determined policy push in local currency financing market can have great effects on Mongolia’s sustainable financing infrastructure. Mongolia is on the right path, with political stability, a fast growing private sector and its commitment to the SDGs.”

Delphos believes that Mongolia has an important role to play in the global energy transition and that green finance can ensure Mongolia is on a rapid and sustainable development path ahead of many other economies in the world that are struggling to achieve modest growth.

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The Future Science Prize Award Ceremony to be held in Hong Kong for the first time in October

Laureates of Prize and hundreds of youth interacted at the University of Hong Kong, inspiring the younger generation to pursue their dreams as scientists

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – The Future Science Awards Foundation has announced that the “2023 Future Science Prize” Award Ceremony and an array of events under “2023 Future Science Prize Week” will be held in Hong Kong in October this year.

2023 Future Science Prize Award Ceremony will be held in Hong Kong in October. (From left) Ms Cathy Wu, Prof Mok Ngai and Prof Anderson Shum

This is the first time the world-class annual science event is held in Hong Kong. A series of activities will be held to build a global platform for scientific exchange, to generate enthusiasm for science in the community, and to inject impetus into Hong Kong’s science and innovation development.

As the first signature event of “2023 Future Science Prize”, the “Future Science Prize Laureates’ Documentary Screening” was held on June 10 at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) with attendance of Ms Cathy Wu, Initiator of Future Forum and Secretary General of The Future Science Awards Foundation; Professor Mok Ngai-ming, 2022 The Mathematics and Computer Science Prize Laureate, Edmund and Peggy Tse Professor in Mathematics and Chair of Mathematics at HKU; Ms Isabella Wong, Associate Vice-President (China Affairs) of HKU; Professor Anderson Shum, Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation) of HKU; Mr James Li, Tencent Vice President of Public Affairs and Tencent Foundation Executive Director; and members of the Programme Committee of “2023 Future Science Prize Week” including Professor Yang Tong, Chair Professor of Mathematical Science at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU); and Professor Vivian Yam, Philip Wong Wilson Wong Professor in Chemistry and Energy and Chair Professor of Chemistry at HKU.

Ms Cathy Wu, Secretary General of The Future Science Awards Foundation, said: “There are no borders in the world of science. Over the past eight years, 27 laureates have been awarded the Future Science Prize, whose scientific research and achievements are all rooted from the Greater China region and have enormous international influence and contribution to mankind. The Future Science Prize will announce the laureates’ list for 2023 in August, followed by an Award Ceremony at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 17 October. 2023 Future Science Prize Week will also take place from 14 to 17 October with nearly a hundred top-notch scientists from 9 countries around the world gathering in Hong Kong to exchange views on frontier technology and bringing the latest development in the field of science to Hong Kong with an aim to develop a platform for scientific exchange and cooperation amongst Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and the international community.”

Professor Mok Ngai-ming, 2022 The Mathematics and Computer Science Prize Laureate and Chair of Mathematics of HKU said: “I feel indebted to the Future Science Foundation for their recognition of the value of fundamental research in mathematics towards progress in science, and of my individual global perspective on problem solving in mathematics cross-fertilising ideas from complex analysis, differential geometry, algebraic geometry and number theory. The search for beauty and benevolence that binds truth-seekers in mathematics across generations will continue to enable the flourishing of mathematics and its innumerable applications to scientific development.”

Professor Anderson Shum, Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation) of HKU said: “The Future Science Prize is a major event in the scientific community. With the opportunity to organize it in Hong Kong, young people, researchers and the general public can be exposed to top-notch science. As a top institution renowned internationally for cultivating talents, The University of Hong Kong is committed to co-organising various activities related to the Prize, thus promoting the exchange of international scientific talents, deepening the international community’s understanding of the country’s scientific development and achievements, and to arouse enthusiasm for science in the Hong Kong community.

The “Future Science Prize Laureates’ Documentary Screening” held on HKU campus included documentaries of three laureates of the “Future Science Prize”, namely Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, 2021 The Life Science Prize Laureate, and Professor in Infectious Diseases at HKU; Professor Yang Xue-ming, 2022 The Physical Science Prize Laureate and Vice President of Southern University of Science and Technology; and 2022 The Mathematics and Computer Science Prize Laureate Professor Mok Ngai-ming. The documentaries showcased their growth and struggles for their dreams as well as their outstanding achievements in their respective academic fields.

Professor Mok on the occasion shared his views with hundreds of local and Greater Bay Area students, inspiring their passion for science, promoting the spirit of science and encouraging the younger generation to embark their journeys as scientists.

The Future Science Awards Foundation will co-organise the “Asian Young Scientist Fellowship Annual Conference” with HKU in October and 12 laureates of the “Asian Young Scientists Project Fund” in 2023 from top universities in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and China will be invited to attend the Conference to present their research findings. At the same time, approximately 300 young scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and educators from Hong Kong, Mainland and other parts of the world will be invited to participate in the Conference, allowing these young elite scientists to discuss how to leverage science in tackling major issues that mankind is currently facing.

Established in 2016, the “Future Science Prize” has been recognised by Nature as “China’s Nobel Prize”. It is established to reward scientists who have made outstanding scientific achievements in the Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, enabling the world to know about their great contributions to the scientific community and demonstrating China’s spirit and culture of science to the world.

The “Future Science Prize” consists of three categories, namely “The Life Science Prize”, “The Physical Science Prize”, and “The Mathematics and Computer Science Prize”, which are all professionally evaluated by the Scientific Committee composed of 23 outstanding scientists, upholding the principles of fairness, impartiality and trust.

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Kerry Logistics Network Wins Two Accolades at the Ming Pao ESG Award 2023

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) was recognised for its commitment and execution on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (‘ESG’), winning the “Elite of Sustainability Performance Award” and the “Excellence in Decarbonisation Award” by the Ming Pao ESG Award (the ‘Award’).

Ellis Cheng, Executive Director and Chairman of the Sustainability Committee of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “At KLN, we have been strengthening our sustainability commitments and putting them at the heart of our strategic goals. These accolades are encouraging as they recognise our journey towards sustainability and validate our ongoing ESG efforts. As a global 3PL, we never shirk from our responsibility to establish a sustainable supply chain, playing our part in combatting the climate crisis as we continue to monitor our environmental footprint, and identify areas for improvement. Embracing commitment, action and transparency as our key principles, we will continue to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and adhere to the UN Global Compact principles, in order to put sustainable logistics into action.”

KLN has been constantly improving its performance in sustainable logistics, with the aim of driving responsible business growth and creating long-term value for its stakeholders. It takes a leadership role in overseeing a robust sustainability governance structure, and has released a Sustainable Procurement Policy Statement to ensure its supply chain is adopting sustainable offerings from end-to-end. In working towards its pledge of net zero emission in 2050, KLN has recently accelerated its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, through practices such as the use of the 5.5-tonne electric truck and the pilot run of natural carbon dioxide and ammonia refrigerator, both pilot cases from a logistics operator in Hong Kong.

Jointly organised by Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao and the Institute of ESG and Benchmark, the Ming Pao ESG Award aims to commend Hong Kong listed companies with outstanding ESG performance and positive contribution. A panel of judges from various sectors, the government and academia assesses the companies’ sustainability strategies, its implementation and the disclosure of its progress, in choosing individual award winners.

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About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), e-commerce and express to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 59 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$86.6 billion in 2022. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as well as a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

About the Ming Pao ESG Award

The Ming Pao ESG Award 2023 is jointly organised by Ming Pao and the Institute of ESG and Benchmark with the aim to promote exchange and collaboration between corporations in the area of ESG, and to recognise and encourage Hong Kong listed companies for their outstanding ESG performance and positive impact.

Lao President Visits Senior Member of CCP in Kunming, China

Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Laos and Li Xi, Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party. (Photo: KPL).

The President of Laos, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, visited a senior official from the Communist Party of China (CCP) in Kunming, China on Thursday.

Electric Cooking on Rise in Laos, Bringing Benefits to Air Quality and Climate

Air Quality, Climate See Electric Cooking Benefits Stacking Up In More Kitchens In Laos
a cooking performance showcasing electric stoves led by Crowne Plaza Hotel Vientiane Executive Chef Louis You-Ming Poh. (Photo: SNV)

Traditional unimproved cooking methods using charcoal and wood biomass lead to household air pollution that impacts human and environmental health, disproportionately affecting women and children and contributing to the 8,000 deaths from household pollution-linked ailments in Laos annually.

Prince Holding Group Welcomes SBIF Delegation & Discusses Strategic Collaborations

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – Prince Holding Group (Prince Group), a leading business group in Cambodia, recently welcomed delegates from the Singapore Business Investment Forum (SBIF) to explore potential opportunities and strengthen business ties.

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“Prince Group proudly employs more than 30 Singaporeans, including myself,” said Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer at Prince Group. “We are thrilled to host this exclusive meeting with esteemed Singaporean executives in Cambodia. At Prince Group, we deeply appreciate our international partnerships and joint endeavors. Looking ahead, we aspire to deepen our relationship with SBIF and seek out mutually advantageous collaborations.”
The visiting delegation from SBIF included Albert Tan, President of SBIF, Deputy Chairman of TAFTAC, and past President of Singapore Club Cambodia (SCC); Ng Chor Yee, founder of LSH Cambodia and past President of SCC; David Sim, Project Director at Masswork and past President of SCC; Michael Kwek, Co-Founder and CEO of Deam Cambodia and past Vice President of SCC; and Zechariah Chai, General Manager of Singapore Airlines (Cambodia).
“SBIF is eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of Prince Group’s operations and its array of projects. This event serves as an ideal platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and pinpointing potential areas for collaboration. We acknowledge the value of partnerships and synergies and aim to reinforce our association with Prince Group. We anticipate our collective efforts will yield strategic business opportunities with Singaporean businesses and investors,” commented Albert Tan.
SBIF represents the interests and aspirations of Singaporean businesses and investors in Cambodia, both current and potential ones. It also highlights the contributions and influence of Singaporean professionals and companies in the Kingdom.
The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of Cambodia recently reported a dramatic increase in exports to Singapore, amounting to 345.7% year-on-year in the initial four months of 2023. This surge reaches nearly $224 million, a significant leap from $50.224 million during the same period in the preceding year, comprising of precious stones, agricultural products, electronic and electrical equipment as well as garment and footwear.
In this period, Singapore emerged as Cambodia’s sixth-largest trading partner, accounting for 3.17% of the Kingdom’s total international trade.
During their visit, the SIBF delegates toured Prince Group’s headquarters, acquiring insights into its operations in the Kingdom, which encompass the commercial activities of Prince Real Estate Group and the CSR initiatives of Prince Foundation. The visit concluded with a discussion on potential business and partnership opportunities over a networking dinner.

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Prince Holding Group

Prince Holding Group is one of Cambodia’s largest business groups spanning real estate development, financial services, and consumer services.

Prince Holding Group’s key business units in Cambodia include Prince Real Estate Group, Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Group, Prince Bank, Cambodia Airways, Belt Road Capital Management, as well as Awesome Global Investment Group. Via its subsidiaries, Prince Holding Group has over 100 businesses in Cambodia operating in real estate development, banking, finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, lifestyle sectors, etc.

Leveraging a network of industrial, business, and financial professionals across Asia, Prince Holding Group is firmly committed to the long-term development of Cambodia.

Moving forward, Prince Holding Group will continue to seek out opportunities to play an important role in Cambodia, through partnerships or direct investments into key industries for the betterment of Cambodians and the local economy.

Australia’s Fashion powerhouse Lovisa deploys Infor WMS in record five months

Infor solution helps maximise operational flexibility, allowing an improved service offering for inventory in Lovisa’s store network throughout Europe

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Lovisa, the fashion-forward jewellery brand, has made a strategic move in its global operations by implementing Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS) at a new facility in Poland. With the support of Infor partner SNS, a leading provider of supply chain consultancy and software implementation, Lovisa has taken a significant step forward in improving supply chain operations and delivering exceptional customer service. The project went live in March 2023, marking a major milestone in Lovisa’s journey towards enhancing its global presence.

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The new warehouse in Poland is the first of Lovisa’s multiple facilities worldwide to operate on Infor WMS. Previously, Lovisa had outsourced its operations to 3PLs (third-party logistics) in some countries or relied on basic paper-driven processes like paper picking.

Despite the challenges of a tight timeline of around five months from inception to go-live, the new facility in Poland started operating on the same day as Infor WMS going live, with new staff recruited for the facility. Additionally, zero customisation was allowed, and all business requirements had to be catered for using an out-of-the-box Infor WMS. Overcoming language, time zone, and location barriers, Lovisa’s project team worked tirelessly with the support of SNS to ensure a successful implementation.

“The new facility in Poland will allow Lovisa to maximise its operational flexibility allowing an improved service offering for inventory to our store network throughout Europe. The next step is to kick off e-commerce for all European orders from the same location,” said Tyrone Tapusoa, head of supply chain, Lovisa. “SNS played a critical role in helping us achieve our goals with this project. Their expertise and support have been invaluable in ensuring that the Infor WMS implementation was successful. With their help, we will be able to improve our supply chain operations and deliver exceptional customer service.”

“Infor is proud that Lovisa, one of Australia’s great fashion success stories, has deployed Infor WMS in record time and in close collaboration with our valued partner SNS. The implementation will provide Lovisa with critical insights into warehouse operations, including real-time inventory levels and labour performance, and improve the company’s bottom line. Going live at Lovisa’s facility in Poland marks an important milestone in the company’s efforts to enhance its global supply chain capabilities and Infor is thrilled to be part of this exciting journey,” said Jarrod Kinchington, Infor ANZ vice-president and managing director.

Mario Ghosn, SNS general manager, said, “We are pleased to have been a part of Lovisa’s successful Infor WMS implementation in their new facility in Poland. Our team worked closely with Lovisa’s project team to overcome challenges and ensure a successful go live. We are proud to have contributed to Lovisa’s global operations and look forward to continued collaboration in the future.”

Lovisa is thrilled with the successful implementation of the WMS at its new facility in Poland with the support of Infor and SNS, and looks forward to the benefits it will bring to the global operations, including improved supply chain operations and exceptional customer service.

Organisations around the world, including Costa Rican logistics operator Grupo Servica, equipment manufacturer NTN in Japan, and German supply chain service provider HAVI Group, rely on Infor WMS to improve operational performance and enhance customer experience for business success.

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About LOVISA

Established in Australia, provides on-trend jewellery at ready-to-wear prices. Our trend-forecasting team takes inspiration from both couture runways and street fashion to deliver must-have styles to our customers. Since launching our first store in 2010, we have opened over 650 stores across five continents and 23 countries. As we continue to expand at a rapid scale, exciting career opportunities with unrivalled potential for growth for motivated and enthusiastic individuals.