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CICC hosts the China-Japan Finance and Economic Forum in Tokyo

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 March 2023 – China International Capital Corporation (“CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK”), successfully held the China-Japan Finance and Economic Forum in Tokyo on 24th March, 2023. Hundreds of investors across financial areas have attended the forum.

In the opening speech, Dr CHU Gang, Chief Operating Officer of CICC, presented the business strength of CICC and highlighted the influence of China-Japan cooperation in the capital market. “Japan is not only the third largest economy, but also the second largest developed economy, with numerous leading Japanese institutions and companies operating worldwide. Both China and Japan have large capital markets full of dynamic financial players, and the role of CICC Japan is to bridge the two markets and support institutions and corporates to identify opportunities for mutual benefits and facilitate transactions on behalf of our clients.”

In another speech, Mr Eiji TANAKA, CEO of CICC Japan, said that Japanese investors expect to have an increased understanding of the Chinese market. And he believes the Company can assist clients in building a greater perception and well managing the assets with CICC’s strong business expertise and broad networks. At the forum, external experts and CICC representatives shared profound observations and insightful views on the economy, markets and various financial trends. These bring value to institutional and retail participants’ investment portfolios and business strategies.

The forum focused on the key issues and opportunities that China, Japan, and Asia facing, covering areas such as macroeconomics, investment strategies, industry trends, and business dynamics, engaging with more than 30 speakers from China and Japan’s policy, business, and academic fields through in-depth presentations and discussions on regional and global economic policies, industry and financial market trends.

The topics covered “Outlook for China-Japan Economic and Finance Co-operation”, “Outlook for China-Japan Economic and Finance Co-operation”, “2023 Post-COVID Asian Economic Outlook”, “Implications from NPC & CPPCC 2023”, “Aging Population and Financial Planning”, “Global Supply Chain Restructuring and its Implication to Asia”, “China’s New Economy and the Future”, “Carbon Neutrality”. At the FICC parallel forum, analysts from CICC delivered keynote speeches on China Bond Market Outlook 2023 and Investment Strategy and RMB FX Outlook 2023. Meanwhile, top-notch specialists from both home and abroad participated in panel discussions to share and exchange views centering on topics such as ESG Investment Opportunities in Asia and Cross-border Securities Investment Outlook. CICC and industry experts created a unique opportunity for all the attendees to have face-to-face communications.

At the forum, CICC Fixed Income, Commodities and Currency Department (FICC) officially launched its FICC APP in Japan’s iOS App store to serve Japanese users. As an online portal of market insights and in-depth research views, CICC FICC APP now has over 20,000 registered users worldwide.

The forum also aimed to expand CICC’s business influence in Japan and support the Company in seizing the accelerating cross-border capital flow between China and Japan. By growing its business activities in Japan, CICC will continue strengthening its dialogues with regional public sectors, enterprises, financial institutions and research institutions, promoting international capital market cooperation, and facilitating cross-border capital flows.

Hashtag: #CICC #ChinaInternationalCapitalCorporation

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About China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC):

China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK), as the first joint-venture investment bank in China, provides comprehensive one-stop investment banking services for domestic and overseas companies, institutions and individuals. Since its inception in 1995, CICC has adhered to the core values of “by the people and for the nation, professionalism and diligence, innovation and entrepreneurship, client first, and integrity”, and is committed to making itself a first-class international investment bank based in China and a critical player in the future financial system. CICC is qualified for both domestic and overseas securities business operations, having set up a broad range of international business network. Headquartered in Beijing, CICC has set up a number of branch companies and subsidiaries in the Chinese Mainland, owned more than 200 securities branches in 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China, and established offices in a series of international financial hubs including Hong Kong SAR, New York, London, Singapore, San Francisco, Frankfurt, Tokyo etc., which enables CICC to provide one-stop domestic, overseas, and cross-border financial services. CICC has a comprehensive and balanced business structure including investment banking, equities, FICC, asset management, private equity investment, wealth management and research.

4th MRC Summit to Balance Economic Growth, Environment Sustainability

Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun, the CEO of the Mekong River Commission, gave an interview with Lao media ahead the summit.

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is expected to promote regional economic growth in the Lower Mekong River Basin and protect the mighty Mekong River which is under increasing threat, according to the MRC Secretariat CEO.

“Ear Up Plus” supported 18 indie music units to broaden the music spectrum in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 March 2023 – Indie music is no longer for a niche audience but the new black in the Hong Kong music market. Ear Up Music, a music label that spotlights new music of Hong Kong, strives to incubate indie musicians to be self-sufficient in the industry through music festivals, mentorship programmes, workshops, and training camps, as well as collaborating with the music, academic and creative industries to bring Hong Kong music forward to the global scene.

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This year, Ear Up Music stepped up their core programme – “Ear Up Incubation” – into “Ear Up Plus 2022: Indie Label Sponsorship Program” (“Ear Up+”). Sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, “Ear Up+” provided 18 music units with professional support including dedicated small group mentorship sessions about label management, music production, brand building and marketing strategy to assist their sustainable development in the music industry.

Among the 18 “Ear Up+” finalists, 8 shortlisted indie music units were entitled to a “label sponsorship” of HK$450,000 max. for music production and promotion. They were able to bring their music to the market with passion and strategic tactics in partnership with a commercial music company. The finalists displayed their talents at the Ear Up Music Festival in January. The remaining 10 finalists were entitled to a “production sponsorship” of HK$60,000 max for producing one song.

Startup Music to stand out from the mainstream

The 8 shortlisted performers (in no particular order) included Charming Way, Lester Lam, The Hertz, FIESTER, XTIE, Yack Studio, Prune Deer, and Virgin Vacation. Many of them were alumni of Ear Up Music programmes in the past.

With their label sponsorship funds, they created two songs and two music videos, as well as executed their own promotional plans. The overall outcome was in line with Ear Up Music’s mission to create a more diverse music ecology and encourage rising young musicians to experiment with creative promotional ideas, while injecting a new impetus into the local music scene and creating a multi-media dialogue.

With high circulation and streaming rates from certain indie musicians, it has been proven that the music industry in Hong Kong is no longer just a mainstream culture. Indie music has evolved over the years into a multicultural creative industry through the endless efforts of musicians.

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A bright future for indie music

In recent years, local indie music has been thriving with indie musicians successfully attracting a wide range of fans with their unique music styles and genres and gradually forming an unprecedented music scene with its own unique vibe. This in turn influenced mainstream music labels to reposition themselves.

Without the support of major record labels, indie musicians lack the essential capital and connections which limits their development, connections within the industry, and exposure. From songwriting, post-production and music video ideas, to filming, hunting for performing opportunities, and marketing, their projects are either self-financed or rely on their own limited connections.

However, there are still many indie musicians who, through their own endless creativity and enthusiasm, overcame all these obstacles to produce great music with its own character. Ear Up Music is proud to support indie musicians in all aspects through “Ear Up+”. This project is not only about music, but also about the entire operation of a brand so fans will know more and fall in love with local indie music culture through more professional production and promotion.

All Ear Up+ performers rock the stage and extend the creative music industry

  1. The MV for indie rock band Charming Way’s new song “Imagine Imagine” is a montage of different scenes and surreal video spaces to express the richness of the scene and an imaginative dream world. The immersive new song release event was a cross-media event, using screen projections, lighting design, virtual reality, and mixed reality. At the same time, the band actively engaged in musical exchanges with Cantopop and R&B singers, sharing the delicate relationship between music and life through IG live broadcasts and inviting the KOLs popular with young people to film IG reels.
  1. The all-female heavy metal and electro rock band FIESTER collaborated with local video production team The Sumerian Studio to produce music videos for their new songs “It’s Time” and “Torrent Butterfly”. In addition, they launched a publicity campaign to attract more attention, such as advertising on public transport, collaborating with the social welfare sector for community activities, holding record release parties, selling related merchandises, holding Giveaway events, and collaborating with online media targeting teenagers.
  1. The Hertz is an indie-pop band with a diverse mix of funk and rock. Its self-financed independent label 852 HZ handled all aspects of production and marketing, organizing offline activities such as calligraphy or illustration exhibitions and collecting stories on social media platforms to interact with audiences. The band also collected pre-written time capsules from the participants during the song release event, which they will send them out on their behalf a year later.
  1. Singer-songwriter Lester Lam presented a multi-sensory immersive experience in his concept concert titled “Rainy days in the Blue Whale”, blurring the boundaries between reality and surreality, including hearing (music, sound design, etc.), sight (set design, lighting, dance, animation) and sensory (rain, snow, fog, wind, etc.), presenting a re-imagined version of The Blue Whale Jazz Club in Los Angeles.
  1. The instrumental rock band, Prune Deer, focused on artistic activities as local promotion, extending the MV story about the worldview “past, present and future” to reality, and collaborated with local art photographers to cross artistic boundaries. The band adopted the Arena Stage style in their release event to enhance the sensual excitement of instrumental rock to the audience at close range. The band also worked with overseas music curators to promote their music in Taiwan and Japan and collaborated with renowned Japanese sound mixers to further expand the reach of Prune Deer’s music to new markets.
  1. The experimental instrumental rock band – Virgin Vacation – teamed up with musicians, artists, and designers to produce new songs and MVs showcasing their unique musical style. These creative talents included Li Chi Tak, Lai Tat Tat Wing, Overloaddance, Romers Quartet, MV Director wootwoot and Aberto Gerosa@Thy Lab. The new songs were released at The Room in Freespace, with the participation of Fountain de Chopin. The show offered a unique experience for the audience to immerse in the music of Virgin Vacation through their performance, visuals, and lighting effects.
  1. XTIE is a new generation singer-songwriter who promotes body positivity through art and music. The music video of her song “Skin” was a combination of music, modern dance, and improvised performance. XTIE partnered with lifestyle brand Slowood to broaden her audience base. A charity sale was hosted for her new song to sell natural handmade soaps by Soapmum. Donations were made to non-profit organisations dedicated to researching allergies, skin problems, or promoting body self-love. In addition, XTIE also hosted an immersive song release event to share thoughts and feelings online and offline with fans through her music.
  1. Yack Studio is a Hong Kong-based hip-hop collective label that combines literature, rap, performance and fashion design. The lyrics of their music incorporates poetry to hip hop music with a mixture of local culture. In addition to the two founding rap artists Novel Fergus and SoWhat, Novel Flash from SMOB also joined Yack Studio last year, and his two songs “I’m Not Surprised” and “Underdog” featured his rap buddy Novel Friday and indie singer-songwriter Anna hisbbuR. The former’s MV was set in an art gallery reflecting on the value of art, while the latter is a visually stunning animated music video.

Ear Up Music Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earupmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/earupmusic
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/earupmusic/

Hashtag: #EarUpMusic #EarUpPlus

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About Ear Up Music

Ear Up Music is a music label that spotlights new music of Hong Kong to its neighbouring regions and beyond. The label, established by Renaissance Foundation Hong Kong in 2016, runs numerous projects from talent development to showcase events that connect with global music networks. These projects include Ear Up Incubation*, Ear Up Global*, Ear Up Tour* and Ear Up Gig On*.

In 2018, Ear Up Music founded Ear Hub to curate the latest developments in the Hong Kong, Asian and International music, media, production and interactive industry. Ear Hub is an international music conference and festival that offers an audiovisual feast as well as a cordial environment to initiate cross-border collaborations for music lovers and professionals.

*Sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

About Create Hong Kong

Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) 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, 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 organizers 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.

31 Young Siamese Crocodiles Released in Savannakhet Wetland

Young crocodile were released into Xe Champhone Wetlands, Savanakhet Province last week.

To help boost the population of the critically endangered species, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has released young Siamese crocodiles into the Xe Champhone Wetlands in Savannakhet.

Resumption of the Takamatsu (Kagawa prefecture in Shikoku, Japan) – Hong Kong route (scheduled flights)

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 29 March 2023 – Tourism Shikoku is pleased to announce that regular, bi-directional flights on the Takamatsu-(Kagawa prefecture in Shikoku)Hong Kong route will resume starting on Sunday, April 16th. It is said that flights will operate three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays) from April 16th until October 26th.

For more detailed information, please visit https://www.hkexpress.com/zh-hk/see/destination-guides/takamatsu/.

The decision has been made to resume the third regular flight route among the four international routes at Takamatsu Airport, following the resumption of the Seoul route on November 23rd and the scheduled resumption of the Taipei route on January 19th.

Detailed schedules, including flight names and arrival/departure times at Takamatsu Airport, will be determined, and announced in due course.

*Please note that the above plans are subject to government approval.


<Tourism in Shikoku>

Shikoku consists of four prefectures: Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi. Enjoying tourism in Shikoku is a new style of travel that changes one’s inner self through activities in nature and experiences of different cultures.

Shikoku is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Seto Inland Sea, with the highest peak in western Japan, Mount Ishizuchi, and the second highest peak, Mount Tsurugi, towering in the central region. It is a treasure trove of top-class natural features such as the sea, mountains, and rivers.

Moreover, various unique cultures rooted in Shikoku, such as the “Osettai” of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, are scattered throughout the region. While abundant activities utilizing nature are available, they are also compactly gathered in the area.

Adventure travel, which values the locals’ lives and minimizes environmental impact, is a “new style of travel” that leads to the future. It is particularly recommended for those who seek the extraordinary, want to refresh themselves in nature, want to experience diverse cultures and cuisine, and want to take on new challenges.

By experiencing the nature, activities, diverse cultures, and cuisine of Shikoku, you will surely discover a new self that you have never seen before.

For more information, please visit:https://shikoku-tourism.com/zh_TW

Hashtag: #TourismSHIKOKU

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Authorities in Two Provinces Close Schools Due to Air Pollution

Authorities in Two Provinces Close Schools Due to Air Pollution
Student riding a bike with thick haze in the air. ( Photo : Toun's Journey )

Due to concerns about dangerous air pollution levels affecting the health of students, all schools in Thaphabat District, Bolikhamxay Province, and Xayaboury Province, have been ordered to close from 28-31 March.

GBS Simplifies Foreign Business Registration in Vietnam with New One-Stop-Shop Service

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 29 March 2023 – Global Business Services LLC (GBS) is a business law firm just introduced its one-stop-shop solution for foreign investors looking to register their businesses in Vietnam. With GBS, foreign investors can set up their businesses in Vietnam without finding the company registration process daunting and time-consuming.

GBS offers a comprehensive service that includes key business registrations such as the investment registration certificate (IRC) and enterprise registration certificate (ERC), tax registrations, opening bank accounts, and more, all in one place. There is no need to contact multiple agencies or navigate complex bureaucracy. Additionally, GBS provides an all-in-one compliance solution that simplifies the process and ensures that foreign businesses operate legally in Vietnam without incurring any fines.

Sophie Dao, the senior partner at GBS, stated that “forming your company in Vietnam as a foreign investor is a lengthy process, and you’ll need to have all the necessary information at hand. Deciding to launch your own business in Vietnam is hard enough. GBS takes what is often a big headache of incorporation for founders and simplifies the process into an efficient, personalized one-stop-shop.”

Alexander Wood, an Australian entrepreneur, also shared similar sentiments, stating that “GBS provides a personalized and headache-free experience for incorporating your business in Vietnam. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to start a business in Vietnam.”

Founded in 2002, GBS has become one of the most prestigious business law firms in Vietnam, with a network in Asia and Europe regions. As a company formation agency, GBS offers its services at an effective cost and even provides cashback in credit if investors use related services with them.

To learn more about how GBS can help you start your business and succeed in Vietnam, please contact Ms. Sophie Dao at ask@gbs.com.vn, hotline/WhatsApp/Viber/iMessage: +84903189033, or visit the company’s website at https://gbs.com.vn.Hashtag: #GBS

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Vetter Performs Extraordinarily with Six Wins in the 12th Annual CDMO Leadership Awards

CDMO honored as winner in all six core award categories

  • Vetter celebrates its second consecutive year earning this award in six categories with three additional honors in the CDMO Leadership Awards
  • The results reflect the continuous effort taken every day to meet the high expectations and requirements of its customers
  • Gaining champion status for quality, expertise, and compatibility, reaffirms the performance and the level of service the CDMO is offering

RAVENSBURG, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 29 March 2023 – Vetter, a globally operating Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), earned the esteemed 2023 CDMO Leadership Awards in all six core categories – quality, expertise, reliability, capabilities, compatibility and service. In addition, the company was awarded Champion Status for quality, expertise and compatibility – both recognitions for the second year in a row. In its 12thyear, now dubbed the CDMO Leadership Awards (formally, CMO Leadership Awards) and thus including the important clinical development support companies such as Vetter are offering, these prestigious honors were presented by Outsourced Pharma and supported by Life Science Leader. The choice to rename the award aligns with the fact that successful commercial market supply is often already founded in the early development phases of a drug candidate.

© Vetter Pharma International GmbH: Winning the CDMO Leadership Awards 2023 in all six categories along with Champion status in three for the second consecutive year – establishing credibility and continuity as a leader in the biopharmaceutical industry.

© Vetter Pharma International GmbH: The Vetter team is proud to accept the CDMO Leadership Awards. Those pictured include Guy Doxie, Director Key Account Management, Lars Hahn, Vice President Global Key Account Management, Dr. Claus Feussner, Senior Vice President Development Service, Carsten Press, Senior Vice President Global Sales Organization / Supply Chain Management, Michele Cavalheiro, Key Account Manager and Troy Carpenter, Vice President Key Account Management Executive Expert.

“Our organizational-wide mission is to provide patients around the world with high quality medications,” shared Vetter Managing Director Peter Soelkner. “We support our customers on their challenging path from early clinical development of their injectable drug candidates through regulatory approvals, to commercial production and long-term market supply. Receiving recognition as a leader in expertise, quality, reliability and service, to name a few, attests to the fact that we are meeting our common goals as a company very well.”

“Above all, this prestigious honor indicates that every one of our 6,000 employees brings a mindset driven by service and dedication to work each day – through that, we share a common understanding of unprecedented and robust internal processes,” explained Vetter Managing Director Thomas Otto. “This award is based on customer feedback which proves to us that our processes are working well.”

The CDMO Leadership Awards program offers a unique representation of the service provided to customers, as they are chosen according to customer evaluations of service providers, they have worked with in the past 18 months.

“Congratulations to the 2023 CDMO Leadership Award winners. You served our industry – and patients around the world – through some turbulent and unsettled times and rose above all others in meeting supply-chain and innovation challenges, and effectively advancing new platforms, technologies, and products. An award in any category – capabilities, compatibility, expertise, quality, reliability, and service – is one you and all your customers should be proud of,” says Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor and Conference Chair, Outsourced Pharma.

Find the Vetter press kit and more background information here.

Hashtag: #Vetter

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About the CDMO Leadership Awards

The CDMO Leadership Awards is an annual event now in its 12th year. In determining the award recipients, Life Science Leader teams up with (ISR) which conducted the research. For the 2023 award, more than 72 contract manufacturers were assessed by 23 performance metrics in ISR’s annual Contract Manufacturing Quality Benchmarking survey. Participants were recruited from pharma and biotech companies of all sizes and screened for decision-making influence related to working with contract manufacturing partners. Respondents only evaluate those companies with which they have worked on an outsourced project within the past 18 months. Through this level of qualification, survey responses are based on actual involvement with contract manufacturers and clear experiential data.

About Vetter

Headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany, Vetter is a family-owned, global leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with production facilities in Germany, Austria and the United States. Currently employing 6,000 individuals worldwide, the company has long-term experience in supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers both large and small. Vetter range from early stage development support including clinical manufacturing, to and for vials, syringes and cartridges. As a leading solution provider, Vetter appreciates its responsibility to support the needs of its customers by developing devices that contribute to increased patient safety, convenience, and enhanced compliance. Great importance is also given to including environmental protection and sustainability. Learn more about Vetter at