SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), to foster international collaboration and support the accountancy profession and businesses in Singapore and the Philippines.
Singapore is one of the Philippines’ top sources of foreign direct investment inflows and a major trading partner. With more than 1 million business enterprises and 1,430 accounting firms in the Philippines, ISCA and PICPA will work together to train and strengthen the professional development of accountants to support businesses.
PICPA will partner ISCA in developing accountancy talents and providing upskilling opportunities for accountancy professionals in the Philippines. Aspiring Chartered Accountants who would like to know more about the internationally recognised Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification and other ISCA programmes such as the ISCA Professional Business Accountant Programme, the ISCA Financial Forensic Accounting Qualification, the ISCA Sustainability Professional Certifications and the recently launched Board of Directors Masterclass Programme can reach out to PICPA to find out more.
Through these programmes which are developed in Singapore and aligned with international standards, accountancy professionals will be equipped with relevant skills and competencies to meet business demands. This professional development collaboration between PICPA and ISCA will strengthen the capabilities of accountancy professionals, reinforce and support the capacities of businesses and the expansion plans of professional services firms.
ISCA and PICPA will also be exploring collaboration through joint-membership pathways, joint events, and conferences, aimed at promoting the attractiveness of the accountancy profession.
Atty. Randy Blanza, CPA, National President of PICPA, said, “It’s an exciting time for the practice of accountancy in the Philippines. This agreement will open more opportunities to Filipino CPAs to practice their profession in international markets, including Singapore and other international territories.”
Ms Gladeys Jill A. Santos, ISCA Philippines Chapter Chairperson, said, “We are very pleased to be able to mark another milestone in ISCA’s efforts to develop the accountancy profession across the region. This agreement will bring the SCAQ and other ISCA programmes further, not only opening doors for accountants in the Philippines to gain internationally recognised credentials, but also growing and strengthening the accounting profession and businesses in both countries.”
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About the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore with over 35,000 ISCA members making their stride in businesses across industries in Singapore and around the world. ISCA members can be found in over 40 countries and members based out of Singapore are supported through 12 overseas chapters in 10 countries.
Established in 1963, ISCA is an advocate of the interests of the profession. Complementing its global mindset with Asian insights, ISCA leverages its regional expertise, knowledge, and networks with diverse stakeholders to contribute towards the advancement of the accountancy profession.
ISCA administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme and is the Designated Entity to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore – CA (Singapore) – designation.
ISCA is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global family that brings together the members of leading institutes to create a community of over 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students in more than 190 countries.
About Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
The Philippine Institute of Certified Accountants or PICPA is the accredited integrated professional organization (AIPO) of CPAs by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and has been awarded five times as PRC most outstanding APO from among other professional organizations. PICPA was founded in November 1929 by a group of illustrious pioneers in the accounting profession: Enrique Caguiat, Santiago de la Cruz, Francisco Dalupan, Jaime Hernandez, Felipe Ollada, Ramon del Rosario, Antonio Sanchez, Jose Torres, Artemio Tulio, Clemente Uson and Jesus Zulueta. W. W. Larkin, holder of CPA Certificate No. 1, was its first president.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – The pinnacle of gaming innovation meets the sophistication of supercar design. Porsche Design again collaborates with AGON by AOC, one of the world’s leading gaming monitor[1] and IT accessories brands, to present the Porsche Design AGON PRO PD49 – a marriage of award-winning aesthetics and technological prowess. It’s not just another gaming monitor; it’s a statement of luxury, performance, and design, crowned by the “iF Design Award” and the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023”. Powered by a state-of-the-art QD-OLED panel in 49″ (124.46 cm) size and 32:9 aspect ratio, the PD49 delivers esports-level performance for high-end competition: 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms GtG response time.
Revving up resolution: The PD49 features DQHD (5120×1440 pixels) resolution to offer excellent productivity and captivating immersion
Setting new benchmarks in visual brilliance The PD49 houses a curved QD-OLED panel stretched over a commanding 49″ display, with its 1800R curvature encompassing the user’s field of view. Boasting a breathtaking Double QHD resolution of 5120×1440 pixels, it is set to redefine visual experiences. Achieving a peak brightness of 1000 nits and certified with VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, it showcases radiant visuals, deeply saturated with 1.07 billion colours thanks to its 10-bit colour depth, covering 99% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. With the exceptional HDR reproduction, the PD49 becomes a window to magnificent game worlds in story-driven, single player games. With an esports-ready refresh rate of 240 Hz and an astounding response time of 0.03 ms GtG, ghosting becomes a relic of the past. And thanks to the inclusion of Adaptive-Sync for variable refresh rate support, every game sequence flows with a tear-free, immersive continuity.
“It’s always a challenge to innovate in a market saturated with exceptional products. With the PD49, we’ve taken inspiration from the most unexpected places, like the radiator grille of a Porsche 911, or a stand that feels like it belongs to a racetrack. It’s not just about size or resolution; it’s about delivering a unique, immersive experience, rooted in everyday relatability.” — states Roland Heiler, Chief Design Officer at Porsche Design.
Design meets innovation The design ethos of the PD49 mirrors the intricate details of a Porsche sports car. The PD49’s sandblasted aluminium cast stand, reminiscent of the steering wheel and wheel spokes of a sportscar, anchors the monitor with a sense of grandeur. The rear of the monitor is formed like the radiator grille DNA of a Porsche 911. From a unique On-Screen Display design to an assertive boot-up logo, every detail underscores elegance. And as the cherry on top, dynamic and customisable RGB Light FX elements featured in the logos at the back of the monitor and bottom of the stand radiate the monitor’s gaming and racing heritage, elevating the premium ambience.
Connectivity and more Beyond its visual prowess, the PD49 boasts a suite of connectivity options. HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4 support ensure the latest devices feel right at home. The included USB hub, complemented by four USB 3.2 ports and an RJ-45 input, ensures seamless connectivity. A standout feature is the USB-C port with a generous 90W Power Delivery, allowing devices to stay charged while immersing in the gaming world. The built-in KVM switch allows users to connect two computers simultaneously, partitioning the Double QHD screen for multitasking aficionados.
Gaming reimagined Elevating the gaming experience are features like a Frame Counter, a customisable crosshair overlay (Dial Point), and optimised low input lag. The PD49 isn’t just about stunning visuals; it’s about gaining an edge over the competition.
A sound above Where many might falter, the PD49 excels. Integrated stereo speakers, delivering 8W x 2, ensure an audio experience as immersive as the visuals.
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About Porsche Design:
In 1963, Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche created one of the most iconic design objects in contemporary history: the Porsche 911. Following his vision to take the principles and myth of Porsche beyond the automotive world, he created the exclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design in 1972. His philosophy and design language can still be seen in all Porsche Design products today. Every Porsche Design product stands for extraordinary precision and perfection, boasts a high level of technological innovation and seamlessly combines intelligent functionality and puristic design. Created by Studio F. A. Porsche in Austria, our products are sold worldwide in Porsche Design stores, high-end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers and the official online store (www.porsche-design.com).
Founded in 1967, AOC is a globally leading monitor and IT accessories brand and a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the world’s largest LCD manufacturer. AOC’s comprehensive product portfolio provides innovative, ergonomic, environmentally conscious and stylish solutions for professional as well as personal applications.
The sub-brand of AOC, AGON by AOC, offers one of the strongest portfolios of high-performance gaming monitors in the world and a complete ecosystem of gaming accessories grouped in three categories: AOC GAMING for core gamers, AGON for competitive gamers and AGON PRO for esports enthusiasts and professional esports players. Since 2020 AGON by AOC has been one of the leading gaming monitor brands and a top choice of gamers worldwide.
Win is a testament to the success of the company’s SecureNet Enterprise solution in addressing uniquely Asian network and security needs
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – ViewQwest, a leading telecommunications and managed security services provider in the region, has been conferred the ‘Network and Security Integration of the Year – Singapore’ award at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024. The event, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, recognises exceptional accomplishments that drive progress and ignite transformative shifts to reshape the digital landscape within the telecommunications industry across Asia.
Jurist Francisco-Gamban, Chief Operating Officer of ViewQwest
ViewQwest was recognised for its innovative Private SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution, SecureNet Enterprise, a fully managed network and security service specifically designed to conquer the complexities of the Asian digital landscape, at a time when global digitalisation of business has exponentially increased the cyberthreat attack surface and entry points, especially for organisations with large branch networks and hybrid workforces.
“We are pleased to be recognised for our focus on empowering businesses in Asia to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, by offering building solutions tailored to their region’s requirements. ”Businesses with sites heavily concentrated in Asia face distinct challenges in their digital transformation journey. The continent has diverse regulatory environments, varying levels of technology infrastructure and specific regional cybersecurity threats, thus solutions tailored to the Asian context are crucial, balancing technological advancement with local nuances.” said Jurist Francisco-Gamban, Chief Operating Officer of ViewQwest.
While generic solutions such as SD-WAN and SASE provide a broad and generalised range of powerful networking and security services, there are critical elements that are not built to meet Asia-specific challenges. To address this, SecureNet Enterprise is built on ViewQwest AsiaConnect, a dedicated regional SD-WAN fabric with customisable security features and seamless integration with regional network infrastructures, ensuring optimal network performance and security. ViewQwest’s deep understanding of Asian markets translates into solutions that adhere to local regulations and business requirements, where on-ground teams provide localised expertise and prompt support for deployments and troubleshooting.
Leveraging best-of-breed technology from global cybersecurity leaders like Palo Alto Networks and Trend Micro, SecureNet Enterprise offers unmatched Zero-Day Protection against threats and vulnerabilities – a crucial advantage in the fight against ever-evolving cyber attacks. Recognising the budgetary realities of the region, ViewQwest has designed the solution to support cost-effective options that align with business needs.
The award for Network and Security Integration of the Year underscores ViewQwest’s dual expertise as a Telecommunications and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). Enterprises benefit from a high-performance and reliable network that seamlessly integrates comprehensive security in its design and operations. By transforming their network and security architecture and operations, enterprises are empowered to also transform their overall business operations, enabling them to thrive and grow with confidence in the Asian digital landscape.
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About ViewQwest
ViewQwest is an award-winning Telecommunications and Managed Security Services Provider driven by a vision to make the world a better place, powered by a safer, better internet. Founded and headquartered in Singapore since 2001, it has expanded operations and market coverage in Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and other countries in North and Southeast Asia.
ViewQwest builds and manages high-performing network and security infrastructure for the digital enterprise, securely connecting corporate sites and workforces wherever they are needed. It is a trusted partner of global and regional multinational corporations (MNCs) and top companies across Asia, delivering fit-for-purpose connectivity and security to power their digital future.
ViewQwest also provides market-leading Residential and SME broadband connectivity and cybersecurity services in Singapore and Malaysia, and has been recognised as the 2023 Singapore Broadband Telecom Provider of the Year at the Asia Telecom Awards for its service innovation and excellence in network and security.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – MUMs for Life is pleased to announce a Mother’s Day-inspired Art Competition, inviting budding artists from 100 pre- and primary schools to showcase their talents and express their appreciation for their mothers.
Themed ‘A Mother’s Love’, the competition aims to inspire young artists to reflect on how they have experienced their mothers’ affection and strength.
The competition will feature three categories: Category A: Preschoolers aged 4 – 6 years Category B: Lower Primary aged 7 – 9 years Category C: Upper Primary aged 10 – 12 years
In addition, MUMs for Life is collaborating with Mama on Palette, a community that supports mothers’ mental wellness through art, by providing a special colouring template “Bonding with Mama in the Garden”, designed by Mama on Palette artist Khesia Kalistyatika, tailored for preschoolers aged 4 to 6 years under Category A. The illustration draws importance of the mother’s role – just like the beauty of a garden.
For Category B & C, participants create an original artwork on A3 size paper using traditional mediums such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, or mixed mediums for added creativity.
“This Art Competition celebrates the sacrificial love of mothers. ” said Dr Xander Ong, CEO, Centre for Fathering. “Through this initiative, we hope to provide an opportunity for sons and daughters to express their love for their mums, capture the mother’s love in Singapore, and share it with a larger audience”.
Selected artworks will be showcased at the Mother’s Day Art Exhibition on May 11, 2024. The exhibition celebrates the creative talents of young artists and honour the bond between mothers and children.
Entries for the Mother’s Day Art Competition are now open, and participants are invited to submit their artworks by 12 April 2024 at various partnering locations.
For more information on how to participate and submission guidelines, please visit www.fathers.com.sg/mums-day-out/ Hashtag: #CentreforFathering #MUMsforLife
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About Centre for Fathering and MUMs for Life
Centre for Fathering (CFF) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2000 to promote active and involved fathering and address issues caused by fatherlessness in Singapore. The organisation turns the hearts of fathers and children towards one another by empowering more fathers to be better role models and an inspiration to their children.
Launched on Mother’s Day 2019, MUMs for Life is a ground-up movement to celebrate a mum’s unique identity as a woman, daughter, wife and mother. Together, MUMs for Life and DADs for Life highlight the irreplaceable and complementary roles mums and dads play.
CFF is Made For Families CFF is proud to be part of the ecosystem supporting families in Singapore, and identify ourselves as an organisation that is Made For Families. Made For Families represents the different ways – big and small – in which Singapore supports families. Companies, organisations and community groups can adopt the brand mark to identify themselves as promoting the value of family in our society. Together, we can build a Singapore that is Made For Families, by laying a foundation of support, from family-friendly spaces and workplaces, products and services, and family-bonding activities.
CTBC Bank and Cathay United Bank provide strong support for Vantage’s expansion in Taiwan to meet customer demand
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, announced that it has secured a US$64 million (approximately NT$2 billion) loan from CTBC Bank and Cathay United Bank to fund the development of the company’s first data center in Taipei, Taiwan (TPE11). The deal marks the first hyperscale data center financing transaction for a data center operator in Taiwan.
This transaction is Vantage’s first in Taiwan with the two banks. This is the company’s third transaction with CTBC globally and its first with Cathay United, both among the top Taiwanese banks.
The Taiwan campus, which was first announced last December, is the eighth developing or operational campus in Vantage’s APAC portfolio. Currently under development and expected to open mid-2024, TPE11 will deliver 16MW of IT capacity across a 215,000 square foot (20,000 square meters) facility. Once completed, the campus will serve hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises as the region becomes a major digital infrastructure hub.
“Vantage is proud to lead the way in marking the first financing of a greenfield data center project in Taiwan,” said Joel Cheah, Vantage’s CFO in the Asia-Pacific region. “We appreciate CTBC Bank’s continued confidence in Vantage’s data center platform and are pleased to have the Cathay United Bank team join us in this innovative financial milestone in the next phase of Taiwan’s growth as a regional data center market.” Hashtag: #VantageDataCenters
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About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – The “Immersive Hong Kong” roving exhibition opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 5. This is the third stop of the exhibition in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), following that in Indonesia and Thailand in July and October last year respectively.
The “Immersive Hong Kong” roving exhibition, which showcases Hong Kong’s unique strengths, advantages and opportunities with art technology, was launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as part of a promotional campaign in the ASEAN countries. The exhibition will run at Pavilion Bukit Jalil until March 10.
Organised by the Information Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and themed “Hong Kong – Where the World Looks Ahead”, the exhibition showcases the city’s unique strengths, advantages and opportunities to the valued ASEAN community and invites them to explore the potential for business, investment and tourism in Hong Kong.
Through art technology, the “Immersive Hong Kong” exhibition enables visitors to immerse in visuals representing the city in a creative twist. The five thematic zones, namely “Financial Bridgehead”, “I&T Brain Bank”, “Blossoming Creativity”, “Diversity and Greenery” and “Buzzing Sports Action”, feature multiple interactive art projections and naked eye 3D displays, presenting the multifaceted appeal of Hong Kong.
Visitors can also enjoy Hong Kong’s vibrant skyline, illustrated by Hong Kong artist Messy Desk (Jane Lee), at a photo corner. Promotional videos on Hong Kong and digital panels featuring ASEAN companies and talent are also on display, explaining why the city is one of the most desirable places to visit, live, work and invest.
“The exhibition not only showcases to the Malaysian community the unique attractions of Hong Kong as a cosmopolitan city, but also demonstrates that the city is full of creativity and character. Visitors will be able to enjoy a new experience featuring Hong Kong’s latest developments and different facets”, a spokesperson for the Information Services Department said.
An interactive game, “Snap a cool shot @Immersive Hong Kong”, is also featured as part of the exhibition. The top 400 winners will each receive an economy class round-trip air ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong.
The exhibition is set to run at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, a major shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur, until March 10. Admission is free and visitors will be offered souvenirs during the event. For more information, please visit https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/en/campaign/hkpromotion-asean2023-24.
Hashtag: #ImmersiveHK_KL
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Announcing Designer-Brand Pairings which will Ignite Creative Sparks Through Collaboration Organising Exhibition at Bangkok Design Week to Promote Hong Kong’s Creative Industries, and Visiting Thai Green Enterprises to Explore Business Opportunities for Sustainable Design
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – The 3rd edition of the “ReMIX · Yesterday’s Future, Invent Tomorrow!” (“ReMIX”) Creative Business Partnership Programme, which is organised by Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK), with Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Create Hong Kong) as the lead sponsor, goes beyond simply connecting Hong Kong design talent and brands. It actively works towards promoting Hong Kong designers and their creative strengths, while also exploring the latest trends in sustainable design. After a thorough matching process, the ten-designer-brand pairings for the 3rd edition of “ReMIX” were announced. These collaborative teams then commenced the development of their crossover products, which are scheduled to be released by September 2024. On the other hand, “ReMIX” has accepted the invitation to set up a booth at the “Bangkok Design Week 2024” to showcase the over 40 crossover products that have shined in the previous editions of “ReMIX”, with a view to generating more overseas interests in Hong Kong’s original designs and creative industries. As part of the delegation trip to “Bangkok Design Week 2024”, the Hong Kong delegates also visited the local companies in Thailand that embrace sustainable design principles.
Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister of Thailand (second from the left), Ms. Teresa Poon, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (first from the left), Ms. Yvonne Lee, Director of “ReMIX”, IDSHK (first from the right) and the representative of “ReMIX” delegation, Mr. Angus Yiu, Stork Stork Design (second from the right), posing for a photo with members of the “ReMIX” Thailand delegation trip.
The 3rd edition of “ReMIX” Creative Business Partnership Programme features nine Hong Kong brands, namely Leung So Kee, Koon Wah Food, A-Fontane, Law Knitters, FOTOMAX, BAST Lighting, LOG-ON, Momax and INFINITE, as well as a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) brand, 伊仕利家居. Upon the completion of recruitment and matching of interested Hong Kong design teams from various fields, each of these ten brands has successfully matched up with a Hong Kong design team to collaborate on creating crossover products. These collaborations involve cross-industry partnerships, such as A-Fontane, specialising in bedding, is teaming up with InnoSphere, renowned for lifestyle accessories. Other cross-generation collaborations can be seen in the partnership between Leung So Kee umbrella factory, which has over a century of history in Hong Kong, and Studio of SAI (Brand: SO-SAI), an emerging design firm. Furthermore, there is cross-regional collaboration as demonstrated in the collaborative team formed by the GBA brand 伊仕利家居 and Hong Kong design team Soti Design Studio. All ten teams will officially launch their creative outcomes by September, promising countless creative surprises.
In an acknowledgement of the market success of and international recognition gained by the creative crossover products in the past two editions of “ReMIX”, “Bangkok Design Week 2024” extended an invitation for the Hong Kong designers and brand representatives concerned to set up a booth at Thailand Creative & Design Center during the design week, while attending its opening ceremony on 27 January earlier this year. The “ReMIX” exhibition not only successfully showcased over 40 crossover products collaborated by Hong Kong designers and brands in the 1st and 2nd editions of the Programme, but also received support from Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister of Thailand, who visited the “ReMIX” exhibition in person. Ms. Teresa Poon, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, Ms. Yvonne Lee, Director of “ReMIX”, IDSHK and the representative of “ReMIX” delegation, Mr. Angus Yiu, Stork Stork Design introduced the background of “ReMIX” and exchanged with them enthusiastically. As the organiser of “ReMIX”, IDSHK firmly believes that the exhibition at “Bangkok Design Week 2024” will deepen the collaborations between Hong Kong’s and Thailand’s industries, government agencies and academia, and in turn helping Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries with immense potential go international.
In addition to the exhibition at design week, this Thailand trip also organised exchange activities under the theme “Empowering Sustainable Design”. The Hong Kong delegates visited local companies in Thailand that uphold sustainable design. These included Research & Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC), which provides shared workspace for researchers in the fields of science, engineering, industrial design, and art, as well as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), which focuses on implementing sustainable design and producing various petrochemical products. During the visits, the Hong Kong delegates had the opportunity to exchange experiences and insights with Thai talented designers. This kind of exchange not only enriched the knowledge of Hong Kong designers themselves on waste recycling, biotechnology, and environmental-friendly materials which will contribute to the forward development of sustainable design in Hong Kong, but also strengthened the relationships between Hong Kong designers and Thai manufacturers, suppliers, and researchers. These visits helped enriching the knowledge of Hong Kong designers in this field and fostering integration between the industries of both Hong Kong and Thailand.
Mr. Ball Cheung, President of IDSHK, emphasisedand stated the Society’s mission, “The Society not only acts as an intermediary, connecting Hong Kong designers and brands to launch collaborative products that captivate consumers’ attention, but also aims to bring the distinctive design styles and creative thinking of Hong Kong designers to overseas markets through delegation trips. This initiative seeks to expand global demand for Hong Kong designers and brands and foster the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s creative industries.”
More details are available on the website of “ReMIX” Creative Business Partnership Programme (https://remix.idshk.org/en-us), or please contact the “ReMIX” secretariat at 3586 8831 or email remix@idshk.org for inquiries.
The 3rd “ReMIX” Creative Business Partnership Programme
Pairing Results between Hong Kong Designers and Brands
Brand
Design Unit
Introduction to Design Unit
Designer(s)
Leung So Kee
Studio of SAI Limited (Brand: SO-SAI)
SO-SAI is a multi-disciplinary creative studio that focuses on architectural and spatial inventions. Their studio works include furniture design, interior design and architecture design.
Yung Sai Chun & Louis Hung Wai Yin
Koon Wah Food
Head & Tail
Head & Tail specialises in brand concept development, brand identity design, and visual communication. Its clients primarily come from the food industry, ranging from local startups to multinational corporations.
Luke Lo Tze Chung
A-Fontane
InnoSphere Ltd.
Maurice is an expert at discovering product pain points and new needs from the user’s perspectives, using smart design techniques to transform them into new products.
Maurice Kwok Ho Yin
Law Knitters
Alex King Atelier Limited
Alex King Atelier specialises in product design, letterpress, sustainable packaging design and the creation of contemporary graffiti art.
Alex King Pui Yuk
FOTOMAX
Palette Code Design Consultancy
Palette Code Design Consultancy strives to create meaningful stories and experiences for people. Their creative expertises include consumer electronics and houseware.
Stork Stork Design strives to align technological advancements with a human-centered vision, ensuring our innovations deeply resonate with the diverse needs of our audience.
Gut Yau Chit Kwan & Angus Yiu Hoi Tak
LOG-ON
Blind Creation Company Limited (Brand: Blind by JW)
Blind by JW is a womenswear and accessories label that is celebrated for its artistic patterns and hand-drawn prints. Its designs bridge Eastern and Western influences.
Jessica Lau Yuen Ting & Walter Kong Tak Wah
伊仕利家居
SOTI Design Studio Limited
SOTI Design Studio focuses on integrating art, architecture, and nature, the studio has been recognised for their innovative and sustainable designs.
Maggie Wu Wai Chung
Momax
Whitehole Design Limited (Brand: 100∘C)
100°C aims to become an engine of growth in the circular economy, in which people come up with solutions to share, exchange, upcycle, and recycle the Earth’s resources.
Ling Wong & Davide Tonizzo
INFINITE
MMM Design Studio
MMM Design Studio provides space design and industrial design services. It shapes designs in the most minimalistic way, allowing product design to reflect the closest possible connection to real-life experiences.
Bella Wong Ching Yi & Boris Cheung Ka Wing & Angela Chung Chi Yan
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About Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong
Founded in 2002, Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK) aims to promote the state-of-the-art and professional practice of Hong Kong’s industrial design (ID), and to leverage its status. Over the years, IDSHK has been committed to promoting and striving for the rights of industrial designers by enhancing their competitiveness, providing themwith industry-related knowledge and promoting exchanges with local, the Mainland and international professional organisations. IDSHK has successfully established collaborations andstrategic alliance partnerships with industrial bodies and education institutes and is continuing to support industrial design education.
IDSHK grasps the pulse of the society and technology evolvements with innovative ideas to provide members with updated relevant knowledge and connections to keep pace with the times. It aims to gather all parties’ strength and cooperate to create a brilliant design prospect in future.
About Create Hong Kong
Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community.
Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.
Acknowledgments
Lead Sponsor:
Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Sponsors:
Milk Magazine
Tommy Li Design Workshop
Supporting Organisations:
Asia Pacific Chamber of New Economic Culture
Design 31 FHKI
Design Council of Hong Kong
Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Design Centre
Hong Kong Designers Association
Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association
Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries
Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association
Hong Kong Interior Design Association
Hong Kong Mould and Product Technology Association
Material Resource Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design
FRANKFURT, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 5 March 2024 – Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG (ISIN: DE000A168205) and SMT Scharf AG (ISIN: DE000A3DRAE2) announced on 1 March 2024 that some of the shareholders, including Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG, will transfer their stake in the amount of approx. 52.66% of the share capital of SMT Scharf AG to Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited with its registered office in Shandong Province, China at a price of EUR 11.10 per share.
At the time of signing of the transaction, Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG owns more than one-fifth of the share capital of SMT Scharf AG. The subject of the transaction is the vast majority of the above-mentioned position of Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG. This price per share is still subject to a fixed adjustment mechanism depending on certain variables until the closing of the transaction, which may lead to a deduction of the price per share.
According to the Management Board’s current assessment, once the transaction has been completed and assuming normal business performance up to that point, this is expected to make a positive contribution to increasing the intrinsic value of the company compared to the last reporting date.
In particular, the closing of the agreement is still subject to the occurrence of customary closing conditions, in particular the conclusion of investment control proceedings in Germany and government regulatory approvals in other jurisdictions of subsidiaries of SMT Scharf AG as well as the approval of the competent Chinese authorities.
About the Purchaser
Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited was founded in 1997. The H share (ISIN CNE1000004Q8; ISIN ADR US9848461052 ) and the A share (ISINCNE000000WV6) are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
The company regards mining, high-end chemicals and new materials, new energies, high-end equipment manufacturing, and intelligent logistics as key industries of the future.
It is a major Chinese energy corporation with four major stock exchanges in China and beyond (Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York, Australia). Yankuang Energy Group Ltd ranked 69th on the 2022 Fortune Global 500 List and is part of the CSI 300 Index and the SSE 180 Index.
The company has three operating bases in Australia, Shandong and Shaanxi & Inner Mongolia.
The funds for the transaction are entirely borne by Yankuang Energy.
During the signing ceremony Yankuang Energy was represented by the Chairman Mr. Li Wei. Li Wei, born in September 1966, a research fellow in applied engineering technology and Ph.D. of engineering, is the chairman of the Company, the Party secretary, and chairman of Shandong Energy Group Company Limited.
He was appointed as vice-chairman of the Company in June 2016, the deputy Party secretary, director, and general manager of Hualu Holdings Co., Ltd. in August 2020, and Party secretary and chairman of Shandong Energy Group in June 2021. He was appointed as the chairman of the Company in August 2021. Mr. Li graduated from the University of Science and Technology Beijing.
Among others Mr. Li Wei was elected as “2022 China Economic Figure of the Year”.
Mr. Li Wei during the signing ceremony
In accordance with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdiction where the Company is listed and the relevant provisions of the Articles of Association of Yankuang Energy, the Transaction falls within the scope of decisions made at the general manager’s office meeting and is not required to be submitted to the Board and the general meeting of shareholders for approval.
The controlling shareholder of the purchaser is Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd (Shandong).
Secretary of the CPC Shandong Energy Committee is Mr. Li Wei.
Other companies that belong to Shandong without claiming completeness are:
Shandong Energy Linyi Mining Group Co Ltd.,
Yankuang Energy Group Co Ltd (CNE000000WV6, US9848461052, CNE1000004Q8),
Yancoal Australia Ltd (AU000000YAL0),
Coal & Allied Industries Ltd (AU000000CNA2).
Financial Services for the Group are performed by
Yancoal Resources Ltd (AU000000FLX1)
March 31, 2021 the company emitted a bond with a placement amount of 550 Mio. USD (XS2337157510) maturing in 2028.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
About the Seller
The group of eleven sellers consists among others of several mutual funds (Frankfurter Aktienfonds für Stiftungen ISIN: DE000A1JSWP1; DE000A12BPQ2; DE000A2N5MA1; DE000A2N66D4; DE000A2JJ222; DE000A0M8HD2; DE000A12BPP4; DE000A2P1AS5; Frankfurter Stiftungsfonds ISIN: DE000A2DTMN6; Frankfurter- Value Focus Fund ISIN: LU0566535208; LU0399928414). Those vehicles are advised by the tied agent Shareholder Value Management AG. Shareholder Value Management AG itself is also one of the selling shareholders. Further Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG, an exchange listed company, decided to take part in the transaction.
Future Development of SMT Scharf AG
In addition, SMT Scharf AG announces that it intends to apply for the admission of the shares of SMT Scharf AG to the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and to the sub-segment of the Regulated Market with further post-admission obligations (Prime Standard) after completion of the transaction.
To the knowledge of Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG, the transaction itself does not give rise to any obligation to submit a takeover offer to the free float of SMT Scharf AG.