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Graphisoft, Otsuka Information Technology, and National Yunlin University of Science & Technology Sign MOU to Boost Taiwan’s Construction Industry through BIM Adoption

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions developer for architecture and engineering, today announced that it has partnered with Otsuka Information Technology and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology to introduce a curriculum focusing on Building Information Modeling, which has emerged as a pivotal trend in the contemporary AEC landscape in Taiwan.

Mr. Chen Chi-Shou, Director of Otsuka Information Technology, said, “The introduction of BIM curriculum will not only bridge the skills gap but also empower students to confidently enter the workforce as leaders with a BIM-ready mindset. This collaboration signifies the commitment of Graphisoft, Otsuka Information Technology, and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology to advance the AEC industry through innovative education and industry-academia cooperation.”

“Our university is committed to cultivating internationally competitive professionals and continues to promote academic research and industrial cooperation,” said Mr. Ming-Hsiu Su, Chairperson of the Department of National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. “By integrating the technical expertise of Otsuka and Graphisoft’s BIM solution, and the academic resources of the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, we will jointly promote the digital transformation and intellectual development of the AEC industry. Students will have more practical opportunities to enhance their professional competence and competitiveness.”

“This partnership is poised to invigorate the education landscape in the AEC industry, empowering students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in a rapidly changing digital environment. With BIM becoming increasingly indispensable in the AEC field, this collaboration signifies a commitment to nurturing the next generation of industry leaders,” said Ron Close, Vice President of Marketing, Graphisoft.

In addition to academic collaboration, Graphisoft, Otsuka Information, and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology will explore broader industry collaboration opportunities. They will jointly carry out BIM application projects and seek cooperation with enterprises related to the AEC industry to promote the popularization and application of BIM technology.
Hashtag: #Graphisoft #Archicad #GraphisoftBIM #Otsuka #Yuntech #AEC #Digitaltransformation #Construction #BuildingInformationModeling #education


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About Graphisoft

empowers teams to design and deliver great buildings through award-winning software solutions, learning programs, and professional services for the AEC industry. , the architects’ BIM software of choice. Graphisoft is part of the Nemetschek Group.

Expanding Cyber Scam Hubs Target Southeast Asia’s Vulnerable Workers

Rising Tide of Industrial-Scale Cyber Scam Hubs Exploit Southeast Asia's Vulnerable Workers
Thai and Burmese workers sit behind bars inside a cell at the compound of a fishing company in Benjina, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

Industrial-scale cyber scam hubs are increasing across Southeast Asia, with workers from various countries being tricked into forced labor, and working in “prison-like” conditions.

DHL Express to lead sustainable logistics in Indonesia with 24 additional electric vans

  • The electric vans will serve Jakarta and Bandung and will reduce carbon emissions by 177 tons annually
  • There are currently four electric vans and six electric bikes serving Jakarta and Surabaya

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung. These electric vans will eliminate 177 tons of carbon emissions yearly.

DHL Express adds 24 electric vehicles in Indonesia

DHL Express adds 24 electric vehicles in Indonesia

The introduction of the new e-vans underscores the company’s commitment to paving way for more sustainable operations, and contribute to climate protection. Currently, there are four electric vans and six electric bikes serving areas in Jakarta and Surabaya.

John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express says, “According to the Climate Transparency Report, the transportation sector contributed to almost 24.9% of the total carbon emission in Indonesia in 2021. As the backbone of the economy, the logistics sector has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing carbon footprint.”

“DHL has a clear roadmap to achieving that and will not cease to identify new and available solutions to support our mission. This means taking real action and working with like-minded partners to help us drive our sustainability targets,” he continues.

Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific, says, “More than ever, we are focused on cleaner and greener operations. This encompasses all our processes from loading the planes to route-planning for our couriers. Today’s EV fleet expansion in Indonesia and our latest service offering, GoGreen Plus, which enables customers to reduce carbon emissions through insetting, show that we are making significant progress in sustainability.”

Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor, DHL Express Indonesia says, “The new electric vehicles are simply the start of our journey to protecting the Earth for future generations. In the coming years, we will continue to transition our fleet to electric vehicles and make them available in other cities as well. Additionally, we will also invest in other low-carbon solutions, such as e-trucks and solar panels for our facilities in Indonesia.”

As announced in its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest a total of EUR 7 billion until 2030 in CO2 reduction measures. This includes electrifying 60% of the last-mile delivery fleet across the Group.

Hashtag: #DHLExpress #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #GoGreenPlus



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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

NEXIF RATCH Energy achieves financial close and commences construction of its Calabanga solar power project in the Philippines, expected to be completed by 2Q 2024.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – NEXIF RATCH Energy (NEXIF RATCH Energy Investments Pte. Ltd.) is pleased to announce the successful financial close and the commencement of construction of its 74MWp ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) project located in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, South Luzon, Philippines. This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to investment in sustainable energy in the Philippines.

The Calabanga project is being implemented by our Philippines’ subsidiary, Calabanga Renewable Energy, Inc., and will sell about 85% of the generated energy through a power supply agreement with two subsidiaries of AboitizPower Corporation and the remaining in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market or direct short-term contracts with commercial and contestable customers.

Debt financing for the project is provided by Security Bank Corporation as Lender with SB Capital Investment Corporation acting as the Lead Arranger, to fund 70% of the project cost on a limited recourse basis.

Construction will be undertaken via a lump-sum turn-key engineering, procurement, and construction contract with a consortium of PowerChina Huadong Engineering Co. Ltd and PowerChina Philippines Corporation. The construction of the project is expected to be completed by 2Q 2024, with commercial operations date commencing thereafter.

PowerChina Philippines Corporation will conduct operations and maintenance activities of the Project for the initial two years from the start of commercial operations before transitioning their scope to the in-house operations team of NEXIF RATCH Energy.

Matthew Bartley, Director and Interim CEO, NEXIF RATCH Energy, said: “We wish to acknowledge the efforts and support of key project stake holders in delivering on our plans to provide renewable energy to the Philippines. In particular, AboitizPower related companies, AP Renewables Inc. and Adventenergy Inc., whom we are excited to able to assist in supplying renewable energy to assist in servicing their customers, Security Bank, which has supported the project by agreeing to provide debt financing as a single lender, and Power China Philippines whom is already well advanced on their preparations to build the project.

Mr. Sakarin Tangkavachiranon, Director, NEXIF RATCH Energy, added: “We are excited to achieve the first financial close and commencement of construction of a project under the NEXIF RATCH Energy joint venture. With this project now moving to construction, it builds on our under construction / operating portfolio, which already comprises a hydro power project in Vietnam, one stage of which is operating and the other stage that is under construction. We are expecting that this financial close will soon be followed by others this year, with development and financing of projects in Vietnam and Philippines gathering pace.”

Surender Singh, Chairman, NEXIF RATCH Energy, said: “The start of construction of the Calabanga solar project is an important milestone in our plans to add much needed renewable energy to the Philippines. We are also making rapid progress to achieve financial close of our 150 MWp NPSI PV solar project in Negros later this year and are rapidly advancing the development of our offshore wind project pipeline in Luzon, which comprises 5 project concessions totalling over 2000MW of potential wind capacity, the first of these projects targeted for financial close in 2024.”

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ABOUT NEXIF RATCH ENERGY

NEXIF RATCH Energy, a joint venture company owned 51% by Nexif Energy of Singapore and 49% by RATCH Group of Thailand, kicked-off in December 2022 and has a portfolio of over 4000MW under ownership and management across South-East Asia and Australia, including operating and under construction wind, gas and hydro generation assets of over 400MW and a pipeline of propriety wind, solar, and energy storage projects totalling over 3,600MW. The new platform is set for fast growth benefitting from Nexif Energy’s and RATCH’s proven power expertise and track record as it converts the pipeline and adds new projects.

FOMO Pay Implements Moody’s Analytics End-to-End KYC/AML Risk Monitoring Solutions for its Secure Digital Payment and Digital Banking Services

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – Today, FOMO Pay, the Singapore-headquartered major payment institution, announced its implementation of Moody’s Analytics KYC solution to monitor risk and secure compliance of its digital payments and digital banking services.

This implementation harnesses Moody’s Analytics prominent expertise in risk management to enhance FOMO Pay’s compliance capabilities and elevate its clients’ onboarding experiences.

FOMO Pay has successfully implemented an end-to-end know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance solution with Moody’s Analytics, supported by world-leading financial crime screening data.
The data FOMO Pay is harnessing includes entity and ownership data for 450 million companies worldwide; a real-time network of global government registers; the largest collection of high-risk subjects worldwide; and customer onboarding, lifecycle management, and compliance workflow automation.

Through implementation of this technology, FOMO Pay has significantly accelerated its risk screening processes, enabling efficient client onboarding and enhanced due diligence while upholding strict adherence to regulatory requirements.

Backed by powerful data and automated workflows, Moody’s Analytics KYC solution further enhances FOMO Pay’s efficiency and accuracy in risk detection – assisting corporate registry search, streamlining watchlist screenings, and reducing manual compliance tasks.

Lim Wee Teck, Head of Compliance at FOMO Pay, said: “We are delighted with this implementation. FOMO Pay made a strategic decision to leverage Moody’s strengths and gain access to its extensive and accurate global data which now empowers FOMO Pay to make optimal risk-based decisions. This implementation strengthens our KYC/AML program. As a result, our KYC/AML checks are now more efficient and accurate, our processing speed has increased, and we have reduced friction during onboarding.”

Keith Berry, General Manager, Know Your Customer Solutions at Moody’s Analytics said: “It’s a pleasure to be working with FOMO Pay in transforming its risk and compliance decision making processes with an end-to-end KYC/AML solution. They are utilizing our full screening, data, and automation capabilities across company ownership, sanctions, PEPs and more. Having this capability at their fingertips marks FOMO Pay out as a leader in the digital KYC/AML compliance space, ensuring they are able to understand risks, to make decisions with confidence, and safeguard their business.”

The implementation of Moody’s Analytics KYC solution highlights FOMO Pay’s commitment to choosing leading technologies for effective risk management and compliance. In an evolving and increasingly regulated market, FOMO Pay shows its dedication to providing secure and innovative digital payment and digital banking solutions, while upholding the highest standards of compliance, security, and customer trust.

Hashtag: #FOMOPay #AML #KYC #RiskMonitoring #FinTech #DigitalPayment #DigitalBanking


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About FOMO Pay

Founded in 2015, FOMO Pay Pte Ltd is a major payment institution (License No. PS20200145) regulated under the Payment Services Act in Singapore, licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to conduct Cross-border Money Transfer Service, Domestic Money Transfer Service, Digital Payment Token Service, and Merchant Acquisition Service. The firm has become a leading one-stop digital payment and digital banking solution provider and is currently building Asia’s first licensed gateway helping institutions and businesses to connect between fiat and digital currency. The firm offers its three flagship products:

  • FOMO Payment – One-stop digital payment solution for merchants, corporates and financial institutions
  • FOMO iBank – Facilitate businesses’ everyday requirements for transactional banking needs
  • FOMO Crypto – Asia’s first licensed gateway bridging fiat and digital currency

GLP C-REIT makes history with $260 million follow-on offering on Shanghai Stock Exchange

Offering was supported by 16 domestic institutional investors and represents an important step towards greater securitization of the China real estate sector

SHANGHAI, CHINA & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 June 2023 – GLP C-REIT (SSE: 508056) has completed a landmark follow-on equity offering of RMB 1.85 billion (~$260 million) and the new shares have started trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). The placement was supported by 16 leading domestic institutions including asset management firms, securities companies, and insurance companies.

GLP C-REIT is the first logistics warehousing onshore REIT to be listed on SSE and one of the first non state-sponsored C-REITs to participate in the growth of China’s publicly traded REIT program. In addition to being chosen as part of the inaugural listing batch in June 2021, GLP C-REIT demonstrated its growth potential by successfully completing a secondary offering in June 2023, a distinction shared by only three other C-REITs.

“This announcement marks an important first for us and the market overall. Logistics remains one of the pillar industries to support economic growth in China and we are honoured to contribute to the establishment of a significant instrument for real estate securitization which supports long-term growth of the market. As the C-REIT market continues to grow in size and liquidity, we are in a strong position to accelerate our asset monetization strategy and grow our AUM,” said Teresa Zhuge, Executive Vice Chairman and President, China at GLP Capital Partners Limited.

Proceeds of the secondary offering will be used to acquire three logistics facilities – GLP Park Qingdao Qianwan Port, GLP Park Jiangmen Heshan and GLP Chongqing Urban Distribution Logistics Centre, expanding GLP C-REIT’s portfolio to comprise 10 modern logistics assets with net leasable area of 1.16 million square meters and total installed solar capacity of 32.4 MW. The assets are located in core logistics markets of Greater Beijing, Yangtze River Delta region, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. The average occupancy rate of the portfolio was 91.55% as of December 2022 and is leased to customers in biomedicine, manufacturing, third-party logistics services and e-commerce industries.

Hashtag: #GLP #logistics #realestate #fundraising #GCP

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GLP Capital Partners

GLP Capital Partners (“GCP”) is a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on thematic investing across real assets and private equity. With $125 billion in total assets under management across 54 funds as of 31 March 2023, GCP has a strong history of leadership in high-growth Asian markets and a track record of success at scale in the US, Europe and Brazil. GCP is the exclusive investment and asset manager of GLP Pte Ltd. To learn more about GCP, visit .

OPPO Announces Last Call for Proposals to the 2023 Inspiration Challenge at VivaTech 2023

OPPO joins a number of technology start-ups at VivaTech to show how innovation can create a better future for all

PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 16 June 2023 – Viva Technology – the biggest startup and tech event in Europe, which brings together business leaders, startups and investors each year –took place over four days from June 14. OPPO returned for the second consecutive year to announce the final call for entries to the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge and showcase some of the success stories from last year’s inaugural Inspiration Challenge.

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VivaTech 2023

During the event, OPPO Technology Strategic Planning Expert, Rabinovich Adi, delivered a speech on how technology can be used to create a better future for all. He also introduced the latest updates from the 2023 OPPO Inspiration challenge and invited a number of technology startups specializing in sustainability and accessible technology to demonstrate their innovations at the show.

“The overwhelming response to the first OPPO Inspiration Challenge last year showed us the great potential and possibilities for Virtuous Innovation in startups,” said Adi. “For the second Inspiration Challenge this year, we have introduced two new entry categories focusing on Inspiration for People and Inspiration for the Planet. Improving health and the environment are shared goals of everyone on this planet. By combining our own resources with the ingenuity of the start-up community, we hope that we can use innovation to lead real changes in these two crucial areas.”

Rabinovich Adi, OPPO Technology Strategic Planning Expert

Rabinovich Adi, OPPO Technology Strategic Planning Expert

OPPO Empowers Last Year’s Inspiration Challenge Winners to Turn Inspiration into Impact

A total of 536 proposals from 39 countries and regions around the world were submitted to the 2022 Inspiration Challenge. Of these, OPPO has since gone on to support 18 teams to further implement their ideas. At this year’s VivaTech, OPPO invited the winner of last year’s Inspiration Challenge, Alango Technologies, and the Europe & Israel Regional Challenge winner, Sign Now, to share their experiences participating in the 2022 Inspiration Challenge.

Alango Technologies, a leader in the field of digital sound enhancement technologies for voice communication and immersive audio experiences across real-life scenarios, won last year’s OPPO Innovation Challenge with their proposal, BeHear line of concept consumer electronics products. This visionary hearing solution seamlessly integrates Bluetooth earpieces with state-of-the-art digital audio algorithms, delivering a range of exceptional assistive hearing devices that redefine the hearing-impaired users’ experience across diverse real-life scenarios.

Dr. Alexander Goldin, Founder and CEO of Alango Technologies, expressed immense pride in claiming the title of the 2022 Inspiration Challenge winner, stating, “Winning the competition was an exceptional moment for us.” He further added, “Since our victory, we have enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with OPPO, joining forces to create a captivating promotional video. Moreover, we have utilized the prize money to refine our algorithms and expand the scope of our applications. Participating in the OPPO Inspiration Challenge proved to be a rewarding journey, allowing us to forge a close partnership with one of the world’s top consumer technology companies and seamlessly integrate our innovative solutions into mainstream electronic devices.”

Dr. Alexander Goldin, Founder and CEO of Alango Technologies

Dr. Alexander Goldin, Founder and CEO of Alango Technologies

“Taking part in the Inspiration Challenge has helped us to raise our profile at the global level,” said Hila Almog, Head of Community of Sign Now. “After winning the regional competition, we received a lot of media coverage and now have the opportunity to share our innovations here at VivaTech. By providing on-demand sign language interpretation through real-time video calls, our app serves as a bridge between the deaf community and service providers. Together with OPPO’s support and influence, we hope to improve accessibility and create equal opportunities for the deaf community.”

Hila Almog, Head of Community of Sign Now, speaking with sign language

Hila Almog, Head of Community of Sign Now, speaking with sign language

The Startups Working with OPPO to Build a Better Future with Technology

With the startup community being the source of some of the world’s most cutting-edge innovation, OPPO invited SolCold — a world leader in outdoor cooling coatings research and development — to share their experiences in innovation at VivaTech.

“Given the pressing issue of global warming, where the sun’s heat cannot be dissipated by our planet, our innovative solution can achieve outdoor cooling with zero carbon emissions by reflecting, converting, and releasing heat,” said Yaron Shenhav, CEO and Co-founder of SolCold. “Together with OPPO, we are now working on discovering additional uses for this innovative coating on mobile devices.”

Yaron Shenhav, CEO and Co-founder of SolCold

Yaron Shenhav, CEO and Co-founder of SolCold

In addition to giving a broader platform for startups to share their ideas, OPPO also takes the opportunity at VivaTech to share more about its own mission to create a better future for all. Through the annual Inspiration Challenge, OPPO is driving virtuous innovation by empowering technology professionals around the world to develop new solutions for people and the planet.

Last Call for Entries to the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge

VivaTech 2023 is also the final stop in the recruitment stage for this year’s OPPO Inspiration Challenge. Many promising proposals covering new technologies and concepts have already been received since entries opened for the 2023 Challenge in May, and many more proposals are expected over the coming weeks as the submission period enters its final phase.

The deadline for submitting proposals is June 30, 2023. Applicants will be assigned to one of three regional challenges and the top five teams from each region will progress to the final global event. A total of 5 teams will be selected as global winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge, each of whom will receive a US$50,000 (pre-tax) grant, as well as potential partnership and funding opportunities from OPPO and its partners.

To learn more about the OPPO Inspiration Challenge and submit a proposal, please visit the official website at oppo.com/en/proposal.

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 X 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.

HKBU hosts IACMR Conference to explore the future of business education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hashtag: #HKBU

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