Finalists of the “Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest Announced Passing on the Torch from Generation to Generation
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2024 – The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) launched a series of exciting activities as part of the Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024. “Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest, was specifically designed to ignite our next generation’s interest in engineering. After the preliminary round held last Saturday, we are pleased to announce the finalists: Immaculate Heart of Mary College, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Leung Kau Kui College, and Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College. The three teams will compete in the final round taking place on 2 March (Saturday) at the “Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival” (Carnival). The HKIE hopes to enhance students’ understanding of the engineering profession, and hence encourage them to explore future career opportunities in the field of engineering.
“Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest is conducted in a team-based question-and-answer format, consisting of a preliminary round and a final round. The competition topics mainly revolve around engineering knowledge, popular science, and the work of the HKIE. A total of 12 teams participated in the competition. Each team consists of five members, including four students and one backup member. Six HKIE members have formed teams with their alma mater as an expert advisor, answering questions from participating students and providing professional guidance and advice.
The Carnival will be held at the Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District from 1 to 3 March, lasting for three consecutive days. It will feature various interactive game booths, competitions, photo spots, and exciting performances related to engineering. The event is free and open to the public, and “Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest final round is also open to the public audience.
The HKIE believes that through interaction with practising professional engineers, students can gain a deeper understanding of the important role engineers play in the development of the city. This helps the younger generation gain a more comprehensive view of the diversity and challenges in the field of engineering, inspiring them to become future engineering talents.
Details of the “Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival:
Date
1 March 2024 (Friday): 5 pm to 6pm
2 March 2024 (Saturday): 10 pm to 6 pm
3 March 2024 (Sunday): 10 pm to 6 pm
Day 1
Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival Opening Ceremony
VIP and Media Tours
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest – Model exhibition
*Public opening hours: 5 pm to 6pm
Day 2
“Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest – Final competition
“Engineer Alliance” – Knowledge Quiz Competition
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest – Model exhibition
Day 3
Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival Closing Ceremony
“Engineer Alliance” Finals Speech and Awards Presentation
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest and Awards Presentation
Location
Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District (Free Public Entry)
Click here to download high resolution pictures. Caption: Group photos in the “Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest Semi-final
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About the HKIE
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) – previously The Engineering Society of Hong Kong – was founded in 1947. In 1975, the HKIE was incorporated under the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Ordinance, Chapter 1105 of the Laws of Hong Kong. Today the HKIE has over 34,000 members, of which around 17,000 are Corporate Members.
The Institution aims to bring together engineers of different disciplines for their common good. The HKIE is committed to upholding the quality of membership, and sets standards for the training and admission of engineers from 22 engineering disciplines. It also has strict rules governing members’ conduct and is dedicated to raising the ethical standards of professional engineers in Hong Kong. For more information about the HKIE, please visit https://hkie.org.hk
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2024 – The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) is gearing up for its annual flagship event, the “Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024,” (HKEW) featuring a series of exciting activities and competitions. Among them, “Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest‘s preliminary round was conducted, shortlisting ten finalist teams whose entries will be exhibited at “Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival” (Carnival) from 1 to 3 March. In addition to appreciating the students’ works, visitors can also vote for their favourite designs (public voting accounts for 30% of the total score). The finalists will also present their design concepts to the judging panel on day three (3 March) of the Carnival.
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest aims to inspire creativity and foster teamwork among primary school students, nurturing their interest in urban development and the field of engineering from a young age. The model works of the shortlisted teams primarily revolve around themes of environmental sustainability and creating liveable cities, incorporating concepts of artificial intelligence, innovative technologies, and the IoT into urban design, envisioning a green lifestyle in line with sustainable development.
In addition to the “Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest, the Carnival will feature the final rounds of “Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest and Engineer Alliance. There will also be interactive game booths, contests related to engineering, photo spots, and exciting performances. The event welcomes the participation of the public.
Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024 Carnival
Date
1 March 2024 (Friday): 5 pm – 6 pm
2 March 2024 (Saturday): 10 am – 6 pm
3 March 2024 (Sunday): 10 am – 6 pm
Day 1
Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024 Opening Ceremony
VIP and Media Tours
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest – Model exhibition
Public opening hours: 5pm – 6pm
Day 2
“Our Future Engineers” Secondary Student Quiz Contest – Final competition
“Engineer Alliance” Knowledge Quiz Competition
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest – Model exhibition
Day 3
Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival Closing Ceremony
Engineer Alliance Final Speech and Awards Presentation
“Our Dream City” Primary Student Design Contest and Awards Presentation
Venue
Harbourside Lawn, West Kowloon Cultural District (Free Public Entry)
Hashtag: #HKIE
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About the HKIE
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) – previously The Engineering Society of Hong Kong – was founded in 1947. In 1975, the HKIE was incorporated under the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Ordinance, Chapter 1105 of the Laws of Hong Kong. Today the HKIE has over 34,000 members, of which around 17,000 are Corporate Members.
The Institution aims to bring together engineers of different disciplines for their common good. The HKIE is committed to upholding the quality of membership, and sets standards for the training and admission of engineers from 22 engineering disciplines. It also has strict rules governing members’ conduct and is dedicated to raising the ethical standards of professional engineers in Hong Kong. For more information about the HKIE, please visit https://hkie.org.hk
Canada’s energy capital with dynamic business landscape and diversified talent pool for innovation and growth
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2024 – Invest Alberta Corporation (Invest Alberta) introduces its investment attraction program for Hong Kong and Mainland China investors and businesses. With a focus on agriculture & food processing, energy, petrochemicals, and technology innovations such as clean tech, the program provides tailored investment and business support to help business expansion into the North American market through Alberta, Canada.
As a government agency of the Canadian Province of Alberta, Invest Alberta’s mandate is to attract high value, high impact investments in Alberta. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and experienced teams strategically positioned worldwide, including Greater China, Invest Alberta breaks down barriers and offers tailored assistance to enable global investors to achieve business goals effectively and efficiently. The agency is also dedicated to showcasing the immense potential of Alberta’s diversified workforce, strong infrastructure, and open access to North American and international markets. Since its establishment in 2020, the agency has been instrumental in facilitating overseas businesses’ global expansion, securing over CAD 20 billion in investments and generating more than 27,000 jobs.
Alberta has much to offer with its dynamic business landscape coupled with the province’s abundant natural resources. As Canada’s energy capital, Alberta is also home to the largest petrochemical manufacturing centre in Canada. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland counts 40 industrial sites, 7,000 employees, and has attracted over CAD 40 billion in investment. Recognizing the unique needs of Hong Kong and Mainland China companies going global, Invest Alberta and its on-the-ground team in Greater China can ensure comprehensive support throughout the investment and expansion process into Alberta.
Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta Corporation: “For investors, entrepreneurs, and corporations in Greater China who are looking to expand their businesses into North America, Alberta should be a top-of-mind destination given the dynamic opportunity it presents. Whether it’s setting up new partnership initiatives, offices or R&D facilities, access to land or factory spaces, Invest Alberta can provide the support to foster new opportunities. Renowned for its vast natural resources and expertise in sustainable development, Alberta provides a robust ecosystem for industries especially in agriculture and food processing, energy, petrochemicals, and technology innovations.
Despite COVID challenges, I have visited the Greater China region four times in two years – a testament of our commitment to fuel the ambitions of growing businesses from this region. I look forward to continuing my regular visits to the Greater China region and working closely with our local team. We hope to showcase our commitment to accelerating the region’s businesses, and are now calling for investors and businesses in these sectors to take advantage of what Alberta has to offer.”
Gateway to Innovation and Growth in North America
Alberta, known as the most business-friendly province in Canada, has a range of advantages that make it an attractive investment destination for businesses around the world. These include a low corporate income tax rate and the absence of provincial sales tax, payroll tax, and health-care premiums. Such factors contribute to an exceptional business climate, maximizing profitability and drawing investors from around the world.
The province’s young talent pool further strengthens its appeal. With the highest average annual population growth rate in Canada, Alberta ensures a constant influx of talent and diversity. It boasts the most post-secondary educated workforce in Canada, equipped with the skills to drive innovation and business growth. Notably, Alberta’s largest city, Calgary, has the highest concentration of STEM degree completions of any Canadian city, highlighting the province’s commitment to nurturing talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
In particular, Alberta’s position as a global energy leader, supported by a strong talent pool, robust infrastructure, and global connectivity, positions it as an ideal destination for facilitating energy transition and meeting net-zero targets. Notably, Alberta’s expertise in renewable energy, coupled with its innovative decarbonization technologies, presents an opportunity to supply low carbon fuels such as hydrogen to international markets. With its leading technical capabilities, Alberta is at the forefront of renewable energy development – in particular wind and solar energy – and is well-equipped to contribute to the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
Tailored Programs and Incentives for Businesses Entering into Alberta
Invest Alberta has tailored programs for overseas businesses’ expansion efforts – from advisory and in-depth market insights that provides valuable intelligence on Alberta’s business landscape and cultural nuances for informed decision-making, to facilitating connections with Alberta’s highly skilled workforce that ensures access to top talent. Through its extensive network, Invest Alberta fosters strategic industry networking, creating opportunities for collaborations.
Furthermore, Invest Alberta offers a variety of programs and incentives designed to maximize growth potential and enhance competitiveness. The corporation also provides dedicated services throughout the site selection process, leveraging its understanding of Hong Kong and Mainland China investors’ requirements to identify ideal locations for their operations in Alberta.
Alberta as Ideal North American Outpost for Greater China Businesses
Since its launch in 2020, Invest Alberta – with teams based in Mainland China and Hong Kong – has been actively supporting businesses’ expansion efforts. As they grow and bring their solutions to the global stage, they leverage offices in Alberta to serve as North American headquarters.
Success stories such as Hong Kong’s Saltagen Ventures and Chinese processed food manufacturer Siwin Foods exemplify how Alberta’s business-friendly environment, rich talent pool, and thriving industries help businesses scale globally.
Saltagen Ventures, with Invest Alberta’s facilitation, has invested in two Alberta-based DeepTech companies with high-growth potential, recognizing the rapid growth of bioscience and sustainable technologies globally. The venture capital fund company also identified Alberta as a region with a vibrant research, development, and innovation community.
Siwin Foods has made significant investments in Alberta and expanded rapidly with the support of a CAD 2.8 million government grant. Invest Alberta worked alongside the company and the province to support its scale-up efforts, in which Siwin Foods expects to triple production volume by 2024. The expanded footprint allows Siwin Foods to extend its global reach, creating additional jobs and economic activity in the region.
With Alberta’s abundant natural resources, diversified and business-friendly environment, and comparatively low tax rates, Invest Alberta strives to drive innovation and facilitate more global success stories with businesses from the Greater China region. Hashtag: #investalberta
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About Invest Alberta
Invest Alberta engages the world and provides high-end tailored support to companies, investors, and major new projects. With team members strategically positioned in key markets around the world, Invest Alberta works to break down barriers so businesses can start up, scale up, and succeed without limits. Since 2020, Invest Alberta has supported the commitment of nearly $20 billion in investment that created more than 27,000 new high-value jobs for Albertans. For more information, please visit investalberta.ca.
The opening ceremony of the Champi-Champa Lao Football Federation training center in Vientiane. (Photo: Lao National Radio)
The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at nurturing young talent and strengthening the national football team’s competitiveness on the international stage.
100 Days to Go Until the Grand Opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea!
URAYASU, CHIBA, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2024 – Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced new details of attractions, facilities, merchandise and food and beverage items in Fantasy Springs, the eighth themed port at Tokyo DisneySea®Park set to open on June 6, 2024.
Magical springs within Fantasy Springs
Themed to magical springs that lead to a world of Disney fantasy, Fantasy Springs consists of three areas inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios films: Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel’s Forest and Peter Pan’s Never Land, as well as the latest Disney-themed hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel.
Fantasy Springs is nestled between Lost River Delta and Arabian Coast at Tokyo DisneySea. At the Fantasy Springs entryway guests will be welcomed by an archway adorned with magical springs representing Disney Animation characters such as Peter Pan, Anna, Elsa and Rapunzel. The themed port also features motifs of a variety of other beloved characters, inviting guests into this world of Disney fantasy.
Frozen Kingdom
An abundance of offerings that evoke the world of the films, including attractions, restaurants, a merchandise shop, and the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, will allow guests to enjoy a wide variety of experiences. Guests can feel as if they have stepped right into a beloved Disney Animation film, delight in seeing some of their favorite Disney friends, and be enveloped by well-known music, making their time at Tokyo DisneySea all the more immersive and enjoyable.
With the grand opening of Fantasy Springs just around the corner, guests from around the world can look forward to a new adventure at Tokyo DisneySea.
Note: To enter Fantasy Springs and enjoy its new attractions, a Standby Pass (available free of charge) or Disney Premier Access (available for a fee) for eligible attractions in Fantasy Springs will be required. See below for details. https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/topics/info/fantasysprings.html
Meet Toni Plascencia, the official Spokesperson of Red Tape Culture & Music Foundation “RTCMF” a Non-Profit with the mission of promoting and preserving culture and music.
Toni Plascencia, official spokesperson of the Red Tape Culture & Music Foundation, (RTCMF). (Photo: Lao Legends Records)
A few weeks ago, we spoke to her regarding their initiative to bring together 30 of the biggest Lao American and International Artists for a Charity Music Concert in Texas known as the Lao Legends Music Conference. The Lao Legends will perform a charity concert at The Toyota Music Factory in Irving Texas, on 26 April. A portion of the proceeds from our charity concert will be donated to support several Lao 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that support Lao communities in the USA and Laos in areas of Cultural Arts, Education, and Community Service.
RTCMF launched its first initiative in a remote village in Laos for the Akha Tribe. They were to break ground in January of this year to start the construction of a school dormitory in the northern province of Phongsaly, Laos and aim to be completed on or before 24 June. We are committed to transparency and will provide regular updates on the project’s progress and financial reports. Together, we can make a lasting impact on lives and community. Let’s come together and build a brighter future for everyone. Join our mission and be a part of this incredible journey!
Spread the Word: Share our campaign on social media, with friends, and within your community to raise awareness.
Volunteer: If you’re passionate about education, consider volunteering your time and skills to help with the project by emailing: ambassador@laolegends.com for more information.
Corporate Partnerships: If you represent a company, explore partnership opportunities to support this cause by emailing: ambassador@laolegends.com for more information.
Marking a significant breakthrough in XR, OPPO Air Glass 3 can access OPPO’s AndesGPT model via a smartphone app for generative AI capabilities.
OPPO has established the OPPO AI Center and released the OPPO AI Smartphone White Paper as it continues to explore the forefront of AI development and implementation.
OPPO, AlpsenTek, and Qualcomm Technologies have debuted new Hybrid Vision Sensing technology featuring AI Motion that is set to deliver new breakthroughs in image deblurring and high frame rate slow motion video on mobile phones.
OPPO devices, including the OPPO Find X7 Ultra, and innovative features, including the new AI Eraser, are also being showcased at MWC 2024.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 February 2024 – Leading global technology company OPPO today unveiled a prototype for its new generation of assisted reality glasses, OPPO Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024. OPPO Air Glass 3 can access OPPO’s AndesGPT model via a smartphone, providing a new burdenless AI experience. Ahead of the event, OPPO also announced the establishment of the OPPO AI Center and released the OPPO AI Smartphone White Paper, marking a new era in which Smartphones transition to AI Smartphones.
At this year’s MWC, OPPO has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and startup AlpsenTek to introduce a new AI Motion algorithm based on Hybrid Vision Sensing (HVS) technology, bringing added clarity to photography and videography of high-speed moving objects. Further to this, OPPO is showcasing a range of products with partners, including Google, Qualcomm Technologies, and MediaTek, and has announced that OPPO smartphone users will soon be able to connect their phones to Microsoft Copilot. reflecting OPPO’s commitment to exploring enhanced technological experiences in collaboration with partners across the industry.
Yi XU, Director of XR Technology at OPPO
Bringing users closer to AI experiences with the world’s lightest binocular aR glasses Thanks to its ability to understand various data types, including text, images, video, and audio, multimodal AI technology is able to process and interpret more complex user scenarios, unlocking new potential in user interactions, such as voice and visual. While XR (extended reality) devices present new possibilities in implementing these features, they require both advanced functionality and lightweight designs if they are to truly take on the role of a personal, everyday smart assistant. Driven by this vision, OPPO has introduced the all-new OPPO Air Glass 3 prototype to explore the possibilities of AI technology based on cross-device collaboration between XR devices and smartphones.
Weighing just 50 grams, the OPPO Air Glass 3 features a self-developed resin waveguide with a refractive index of 1.70, a display brightness uniformity of more than 50%, and a peak eye brightness of more than 1,000 nits. Together, these ensure the OPPO Air Glass 3 provides a wearing experience that is close to that of a regular pair of glasses while also providing the best full-color display of its kind. Thanks to the access to OPPO AndesGPT provided by the Air Glass APP on the smartphone, users only need to lightly press the temple of the OPPO Air Glass 3 to activate the AI voice assistant and begin performing a range of tasks.
The OPPO Air Glass 3 also supports touch interaction, which can be used to easily control functions such as music playback, voice calls, information display, color image browsing, and more. The glasses also feature reverse sound field technology, an open acoustic design with four microphones, and other innovations that improve noise isolation to deliver high audio quality and enhanced privacy protection.
Embracing AI with the new OPPO AI Center AI has long been a core area of investment and development for OPPO, and the company is now taking a number of steps to elevate AI to the core of its long-term growth strategy. On February 20, OPPO established the OPPO AI Center — a new hub designed to better focus the company’s resources towards R&D in AI and drive cutting-edge, user-centric exploration of technology and applications that aim to bring the benefits of AI to everyone.
As part of this commitment, OPPO Reno11 Series and the OPPO Find N3 in global markets will be equipped with an array of generative AI features, including OPPO AI Eraser, within the second quarter of 2024. In the future, OPPO will integrate generative AI features into more OPPO products in the global markets, including the next generation of the Reno series, allowing more users to experience the smart, powerful, and convenient lifestyle empowered by AI.
As of December 31, 2023, OPPO has filed over 3,160 global patents related to AI. Drawing on years of technical experience in AI, OPPO recently released the AI Smartphone White Paper, providing a comprehensive analysis and outlook on future trends and key applications in AI. The white paper points out that AI Smartphones will replace traditional smartphones to trigger a new revolution in the mobile phone industry. With the widespread adoption of AI, the entire industry will undergo various upgrades and expansions, creating a new AI Smartphone ecosystem encompassing the development of computing resources, function modules, native AI services, LLM, and AI agents.
Building an AI ecosystem through collaborative innovation A mature AI ecosystem requires open collaboration throughout the industry. As part of its commitment to supporting the creation of this ecosystem, OPPO’s efforts in AI extend far beyond its own innovations to encompass a diverse portfolio of collaborations with a range of global partners.
At this year’s MWC, OPPO is joining motion vision sensor startup, AlpsenTek, and Qualcomm Technologies to showcase the trio’s collaborative efforts to pioneer the use of Hybrid Vision Sensing technologies featuring the new AI Motion algorithm. Developed under OPPO’s lead, AI Motion can perform image deblurring and high frame rate image interpolation for use in high-speed cameras based on a combination of traditional RBG image data and event vision sensing (EVS) motion data. Using AI Motion, smartphones offer advanced solutions to address image and photo blur, enabling the capture of true 960fps slow-motion videos in 4K resolution. Leveraging EVS data for precise moving object alignment between frames enhances both dynamic range and resolution. This technological integration opens up exciting possibilities in image and video capture, elevating the potential for creative content creation.
Ren Yan, Director of Open Innovation Europe, OPPO, introducing AlpsenTek and other startups
OPPO’s leading technologies and products garner industry recognition for AI capabilities At OPPO ODC 2023, the company released its first self-trained generative AI model, AndesGPT, featuring dialogue enhancement, personalization, and cloud-device collaboration. Drawing on the capabilities of AndesGPT, OPPO has introduced a new AI Eraser feature on the new OPPO Find X7 Series. Visitors to the Qualcomm Technologies booth at this year’s MWC will be able to experience the impressive effects created by AI Eraser and the powerful imaging performance of the OPPO Find X7 Ultra. While at the MediaTek booth, OPPO showcased the application of AI Eraser feature on the OPPO Find X7.
OPPO Find X7 Ultra and OPPO Find N3 at Qualcomm booth
Meanwhile, a series of OPPO innovative products, including the OPPO Find X7 Ultra and the Find N3 series, is also being showcased at Google’s Android Partner Walk, demonstrating the comprehensive cooperation between OPPO and Google in creating smarter user experiences over the years.
During the event, OPPO and Microsoft announced that they will work closely together and explore AI technology to enhance user experience on different devices. Soon through Microsoft Link to Windows and a new plugin, OPPO users will be able to use Copilot to generate content, translate text messages, and search addresses on their smartphones via a connected PC.
With the startup community also playing a critical role in the development of AI and other cutting-edge technologies, OPPO is taking the opportunity at MWC 4YFN to introduce six startup teams at the OPPO Inspiration Zone. Among the technologies to be demonstrated by the startups include contactless health monitoring technology, an intelligent diagnosis system for heart and lung auscultation, an AR game, and other applications that showcase the vast potential implementation of AI technologies.
Under its mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, OPPO will continue to invest in the development and application of AI, working closely with partners around the world to introduce more industry-leading products and services that bring enhanced mobile experiences to users while creating a more open and advanced global technology ecosystem.
Hashtag: #OPPO
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About OPPO
OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
FILE: this image is used only for representational purpose (photo: Laopost)
Laos recorded a total of 773 road accidents in January, a significant rise of 143 accidents compared to December 2023, according to a report from the Traffic Police Department (TPD).