Labor and Human rights advocates in Thailand gathered in front of the Government House earlier this week to protest for an increase in the minimum daily wages to THB 700 (USD 20.48) and to set up a fund to support laid-off workers.
SDMC Becomes an Affiliate Member of The Hong Kong 4As
The Hong Kong 4As recognizes SDMC’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and business ethics in the advertising industry.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – SDMC, a leading full-scope digital marketing company in Hong Kong, proudly announces its affiliate membership with Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of Hong Kong (The Hong Kong 4As). This membership recognizes SDMC’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and business ethics in the advertising industry.

As an affiliate member, SDMC looks forward to actively contributing to the industry and forging long-term development partnerships with fellow members. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, SDMC aims to drive innovation and elevate the advertising and marketing landscape in Hong Kong.
With a diverse range of services, SDMC supports businesses in navigating the complexities of the digital landscape. Their tailored solutions, which encompass SEO, media buying, social media management, China marketing, and micro-influencer marketing, focus on delivering results and meeting clients’ unique needs.
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Strategic Digital Marketing Company
SDMC is a full-scope digital marketing company. We dissect Search Engine information and user behavior through the insight of “Big Data” from the digital market. Provides Goal-oriented, Tailor-made, Sustainable optimization of online marketing solutions to any business industry.
Reimagine Our Community: Communal spaces disappear as a result of rapid urban-redevelopments
Exhibition & Workshop Details:
Exhibition Venue: 11 PEEL STREET, CENTRAL
Exhibition Duration: 06.05 – 21.05.2023
Opening Hours : SUN – WED 11:00-18:00 / THUR – SAT 11:00-20:00
Workshop Date: 6th/ 13th/ 20th May, 2023
Workshop Time Slot :14:30-15:30/ 16:00-17:00/ 17:30-18:30

EXHIBITION SUMMARY
“Reimagine our Community” – a project designed to seek an alternative. Good urban spaces are created through time, and are closely related to our everyday life.
Through observing, extracting and articulating urban fragments, we imagine new, yet strangely familiar communal spaces that speak our utopian imaginations for our neighbourhoods.
The research project is an attempt to extend our design methodology to urban context. Given the fast pace and current framework of development in Hong Kong, many communal spaces have disappeared or lost their communal roles.
In 2021, with the support of Design Trust, we started the research project which aims to address the essential role of communal spaces in the city, and to improve the atmospheric condition of our neighbourhood by extracting the distinct urban characteristics and connecting them to people’s daily living experiences.
The findings will be showcased in a series of photographs, collages, drawings, physical models, videos and stories.
SOCIAL LANDSCAPE
The exhibition also showcases 3 education projects from Eureka, which we first coined the word “Social Landscape” and used this methodology.
【Reimagine Our Community | Writing Workshop】
Eureka and Music Playground enjoy daydreaming freely. They use different means to express their imaginations and rediscover the city.
They invite you to daydream alongside them, paying attention to the little things in life and recalling good memories to turn your city life into a fairytale adventure.
“Fiction is the lie that tells the truth. We all have an obligation to daydream. We have an obligation to imagine.” — Neil Gaiman
About the workshop:
Your five senses will be brought to life by a reimagining of the city, and you’ll be able to explore and observe the things nearby you in a way that turns your everyday life into something unforgettable.
About Eureka
Eureka is a Hong Kong based architectural design studio aiming to create a multi-layered experience. Believe in script-writing and the idea of “polytropic”, we explore existing typologies, observe, change, and redefine design parameters prior to design.
Established in 2011, we have created a diverse portfolio ranging from small installations to commercial interiors, private houses, schools, art gallery and cycling parks. In particular, we have a strong portfolio in education from early childhood to tertiary education spaces. Currently, we are building an intergeneration housing for young people and retirees in Kowloon City, and international schools in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.
We work closely with our clients and end users to fully explore beyond the design requirements. We dream, and at the same time we care about the process of materializing our dreams.
Curator
ANNETTE CHU
Annette is a Belgium and Hong Kong architect. She is the founder of Eureka, an architectural studio that focuses on the concept of “Social Landscape” – how space connects people and encourages social interactions. Since its establishment in 2011, Eureka has built up a strong portfolio on education projects, ranging from early childhood to secondary education. The studio has also taken on a wide variety of meaningful urban projects, covering tenement houses, cycling hubs, elderly home, intergeneration housing and renovation of columbarium.
Annette graduated from Cambridge University and Architectural Association, London. She worked in Brussels before returning to Hong Kong. She is a wanderer, likes to walk around in the city and scribble down her thoughts. She continues her
interest in exploring another spatial narration and its effect on design language.
GABRIEL LEE
Gabriel gained his first degree in Architecture from London Metropolitan University and completed his master degree at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London in 2012. Upon graduation, he took part in a variety of projects, including exhibition design, private house, primary school campus development, façade design, various interior renovation projects and development of an elderly complex. He likes to seek for interesting ingredients from the city, and explore spatial experience by challenging preconditioned perception of space.
CURRENT TEAM
CHEUNG Timothy CHU Annette DUNGEY Natalie LEE Gabriel PANG Matthew TAI Jacqueline WONG Joyce YEUNG Tommy YUNG Louis
SPECIAL THANKS
MA Owen
CHAN Hugo HEUNG Winnie LAM Willy
SU Chloe
About Music Playground
Music Playground supports the well-being and resiliency of people throughout their lives. At Music Playground Constance and her colleagues offer a range of professional mental health services, including counselling for individuals, couples, and families. They provide a safe space for clients to explore themselves and empower them to cope with challenges to reach their full potential.
Instructor of writing workshop
Constance Lin
You may know Constance Lin for her work as author, columnist, and lyricist, but by trade she is also a counsellor, child educator in social and emotional learning as well as a writing workshop instructor. Constance’s passion projects include the “Music Playground” which she founded and the “More Than Animals” music project where she is creative director.
Constance is a University of Toronto graduate, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce and minor in psychology. She then went on to pursue her passion for counselling by completing a master’s degree in the subject at Monash University in Australia.
A career as school counsellor and parenting & education columnist followed. With plenty of experience and inspiration, Constance then embarked on her own entrepreneurial journey and launched “Music Playground”.
In 2021, Constance published “If You Are Tired – Listen to Animal Stories”, a heart-warming book with a collection of stories, songs and illustrations from the “More Than Animals” music project.
Writing has always been an important part of Constance’s career and has developed into a true passion. To help others explore their creative writing skills, Constance co-writes the column “Write Freely” in Ming Pao with Dr. Ho. Her articles can be found in various magazines and media platforms, including FreShMAn Music Magazine, re:spect music magazine, 亂UP24, and Music Hotpot. Constance also gives talks and workshops on reading and writing in primary and secondary schools. Here she shares valuable insights and encourages young people to listen to themselves and express their emotions through writing.
Hashtag: #REIMAGINEOURCOMMUNITY #城市人的白日夢 #exhibition #展覽 #workshop #工作坊
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Lao Police Report Nearly 50% Drug Addicts Relapse After Going to Rehab
Almost 50% of drug addicts in Laos relapsed into their condition after being rehabilitated for the same, said a police officer in Vientiane Capital.
Landmark Joins the Ranks of Singapore’s Top Regulated Payment Institutions with Latest Authorization from the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore enterprises now have access to Landmark’s comprehensive set of worldwide payment solutions that comprise global account creation, domestic and international fund transfers with a variety of supported currencies at favorable exchange rates, including reliable remittance services backed by the strong financial service networks and backbones of the KVB Global Capital Group. Landmark offers individuals and businesses in Singapore the opportunity to open an account and access GCFX, an online foreign currency exchange platform that provides a secure and efficient solution for money transfers.
“We are thrilled to be part of a highly prosperous and developed nation that prioritizes innovation and technology,” said Ms. Ning Sun, Chief Executive Director of Landmark. “Remittance services play a crucial role in supporting the diverse needs of businesses, individuals, and the broader economy in Singapore, from facilitating international trade and foreign investments to promoting regional connectivity and supporting the migrant worker population. We’re excited to empower Singapore businesses to tackle the complexity of cross-border payments and enable their global growth through our expertise in international payment and settlement services. Our expansion into Singapore reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of businesses and individuals across borders and promoting global economic development.”
Hashtag: #FX #Remittance #Landmark #KVB #CrossBorderPayment #Payment #Settlement #SingaporeBusiness
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About Landmark
Landmark Commerce Pte. Ltd. (Landmark) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the KVB Global Capital Group, backed by KVB’s 20 years of financial management experience. The group has established multiple licensed presences in Auckland New Zealand, Sydney and Melbourne Australia, Toronto Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei China. Landmark is focused on currency exchange, remittance, global payment and settlement services for Southeast Asia individuals and corporates. By providing 24-hours-a-day electronic trading service, we aim to bring our customers a truly globalized service network. For more information, please visit www.landmark-comm.sg .
technine and SDMC Jointly Establish AForai to promote Artificial Intelligence Technology and Explore AI Potential

Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT’s recent launch in the market, it has become a hot topic worldwide with a staggering user base of over 100 million in just two months. Its impact on the business industry has been profound, and has sparked a growing interest in artificial intelligence technology among the public. Companies are taking a proactive approach in exploring the potential of ChatGPT and other AI technologies. With the release of OpenAI API, businesses are leveraging the exceptional ability of NLP (Natural language processing tool).
Ryan Ip, Chief Technology Officer of technine, stated, “The potential of AI is truly exciting, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this movement. With the emergence of ChatGPT, the public can experience the enormous power of artificial Intelligence. AI tools can systematically assist businesses in long-term development. Our new joint venture, AForai aims to promote AI technology to the public and unleash the full potential of AI integration in businesses. AI adoption will significantly reduce businesses’ operating costs and maximize resource performance.”
Chris Tam, co-founder of SDMC, said, “We truly believe that AI development is a blue ocean strategy for businesses. It is going to revolutionize operating models in many industries. As a market leader in digital marketing, we combine our expertise in technology and digital marketing into this new joint venture, we will help businesses stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. We are looking forward to exploring the possibilities for AI in business use and contributing to society.”
AForai has already launched its first AI project, TechShiba, a cutting-edge media platform that offers comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in AI and adoptions across various industries, as well as breakthroughs, technologies and trends in the IT industry. TechShiba is available to download in App Store and Play, and a website version will be released soon.
For further information, please contact info@aforai.ai
Hashtag: #AForai #AI #ArtificalIntellience #machinelearning #technology #innovative
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About AForai
AForai is a joint venture operated by technine and SDMC, two prominent companies specializing in software R&D and digital agency services. It aims to promote the development of AI technology to the public. AForai strives to deliver adoption of AI technology and unleash the full potential of AI for the future of our society.
About technine
technine is a rapidly-growing software R&D house and systems integrator founded by experienced IT experts supported by a team of Hong Kong developers. It specializes in software R&D, systems integrations to help businesses develop suitable applications – from mobile apps, cloud-based systems, to leverage IoT & blockchain to increase operational efficiency & touch points with prospects.
About SDMC
SDMC is a leading digital agency that offers a full-scope digital marketing services to help businesses grow and succeed in the digital landscape. SDMC dissects Search Engine information and user behavior through the insight of “Big Data” from the digital market. Provides Goal-oriented, Tailor-made, Sustainable optimization of online marketing solutions to any business industry.
Asian Packaging Industry Online Exhibition 2023 Grand Opening

TradeAsia, the organizer of the Asian Packaging Industry Online Exhibition (APACK 2023), invited dozens of Taiwanese suppliers of Packaging Industry to participate in the exhibition. Top-notch brands such as Keljen Enterprise, Tian Cherng, Elastin, Shang-Yuh, Jesper PET, Avatack, Chun Cheng, Neptune Tape, Powertronics and Pan Taiwan are all gearing up to showcase their newest products.
Manufacturers and product categories have covered Carton Sealer, Erector, Empty Carton Bottom Sealer, Cross Strapping System, Strapping System, Auto Strapping Machine, Strapping Device, Pallet Arrow Strapping, PVC Sheet, PVC Rigid Sheet, Plastic Sheet, PP Sheet, PC Sheet, PS Sheet, PEVA Sheet, Foil Stamping, Book Binding Paper, PVC non-woven Leather, Hot Stamping, Mirror Plastic Sheet, Acrylic Sheet, Acrylic Glass, Acrylic Fabrics, Book Binding, Folding Boxes, Vacuum Emulsify Mixer, Nauta Mixer, V Type Mixer, Ribbon Blender, Double Cone Mixer, Rocking Mixer, Vacuum Cooker, Steam Heating Kettle, Preparation Mixing Tank, Chemical Machine, Pharmaceutical Machine, Production Factory Piping Engineering, Preform, PET Preform, PET Preforms, Bottle Preform, Plastic PET Preform, Injection Molds, Blow Mold, PET, Blow Molding, Plastic Injection Molding, PET Bottles, Plastic Bottle, Plastic Bottles, Water Bottle, Plastic Preform, Preform Bottle, Bottle Caps and 38mm Cold Fill Preform. Also includes machines for dough processing from production to finished packaging, such as Crisp Skin Machine, Dough Divider, Reversible Sheeter, Horizontal-type Plant Mixer, Horizontal Vacuum Mixer, Bagel Machine, Multi-purpose mixer, Dough Moulder, Tabletop Dough Moulder, Short Dough Moulder with thousands of the latest products, tools, and equipment on display. It can be said to be rich and professional.
APACK 2023 Online Exhibition:
https://www.etradeasia.com/online-show/23/Asian-Packaging-Industry-Online-Exhibition-2023.html
Although the COVID-19 epidemic is gradually slowing down in Asia, Europe, and America, the international flow of people is still difficult to recover in a short period of time. Traditional exhibitions have been greatly hindered, and at this time, online activities have become mainstream. The Asian Packaging Industry Online Exhibition (APACK 2023) provides various online exhibition rooms, including exhibition pages, electronic catalogs, and virtual exhibition halls. It also connects products and exhibitor information with TradeAsia so that even international buyers who are thousands of miles away can easily visit and will not be affected by travel restrictions and quarantine measures. They can also visit the manufacturer’s special pages and leave their information at the same time.
TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com) has provided B2B international trade services for buyers and sellers since 1997. It is the most experienced and professional trade platform in the world. We currently have millions of global members, more than 600,000 suppliers, and millions of the latest products. Thousands of professional buyers worldwide find products and contact sellers for business cooperation every day. TradeAsia is a significant trade promotion channel in Asia.
TradeAsia has also established cooperative relationships with hundreds of trade entities worldwide, exchanging marketing promotion exposures. Therefore, suppliers have a good chance to spread information to global platforms or exhibition entities simultaneously. By this effort, we will significantly increase participation with global marketing power APACK 2023 Online Exhibition will also be broadcast globally.
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Brands For Good Recognises Purpose-Driven Companies And The Power Of Passion And Possibilities
Recognising Companies as Drivers For Change
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – Brands For Good, a Singapore-based non-profit organisation founded in 2017, is proud to announce the 5th edition of the Brands For Good Awards for 2022/2023. At the forefront of promoting businesses that embrace “goodness” and that make initiating positive change a part of their DNA and culture. Each year Brands For Good sets an award theme to promote the different underlying themes of “doing good in business” (given in Appendix A). This year’s awards seek to recognise purpose-driven companies.
By recognising the vital role that businesses play in society, for economic development, as well as being people developers, Brands For Good was set up to help businesses transform into leaders of positive change, and to promote the idea of ‘activist entrepreneurship’. According to Brands For Good, activist entrepreneurship refers to the approach taken by business owners and entrepreneurs who actively engage in social, environmental, or political causes while running their businesses. This concept combines the traditional aspects of entrepreneurship with a focus on activism to create a more conscious, responsible, and values-based approach to business. Activist entrepreneurs prioritise using their businesses as a platform to support causes they care about, while also ensuring ethical practices, employee welfare, community engagement, and transparency. Since the founding of Brands For Good, the organisation has helped more than 250 companies to undergo internal transformations for social good.
In today’s business landscape, consumers and even employees, will consider buying from or joining companies and brands that place importance on social impact beyond financial success. Thus, atop profitability, Brands For Good awardees are also judged on additional matrices such as social impact, accountability and transparency. This year, Brands For Good judges will be on the lookout for clarity of mission and purpose. Brands For Good believes that purpose-driven companies that prioritise social responsibility and sustainability will not only able to meet the expectations of consumers, but also to create long-term value for their stakeholders. The annual awards is not just a celebration of achievements by exemplary companies, but also a call to action for other businesses to follow their lead. By emphasising the importance of purpose and social responsibility, the Brands For Good Awards also recognises businesses that are leading the way in creating a better future for all of us.
Brands For Good nominees undergo a strict review of their submissions by a panel of renowned experts. Each category features judges with specific experience in the category, and who have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities the brands face in today’s marketplace – to qualify businesses that are truly exemplary in their field.
Award categories include:
Business For Good: This category recognises businesses that have successfully implemented differentiated business models and/or innovative internal processes to achieve not only economic but also social and environmental goals.
Capital For Good: This category celebrates investment funds (including venture capitals and family offices) that are generating good return on investment from their successful selection and investment in companies that achieve not only economic but also social and environmental goals.
Leadership For Good: This category acknowledges purpose-driven brands, companies and/or individuals that have shown industry and ethical leadership towards meeting impact goals and social change.
Technology For Good: This category spotlights and awards brands for the invention or innovation of technology that addresses social and/or environmental challenges and capture market opportunities.
Brands For Good Awards Ceremony 2022/2023
This year’s ceremony will be held on on 4 May 2023, from 9am to 1pm at Marina Bay Sands (Hibiscus Room). Minister Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law will be the Guest-Of-Honour at this year’s award ceremony.
The ceremony will recognise 36 companies from over 100 nominations and expects 500 business leaders to attend. There will also be a panel discussion on “Looking Ahead: The Future of Doing Good“, discussing whether new technology such as artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT can help businesses do good.
Brands For Good Pledge Challenge
In March 2023, Brands For Good launched the “Brands For Good Pledge Challenge”, seeking to acquire pledges from more than 1,000 companies, that will pledge to uphold the ethos of being an honourable brand, that will uphold the stewardship of doing what is right, and what is good for the community, for people, for the environment, when conducting their business. The organisation is proud to boast an active community of like-minded business owners who continue to uphold a completely new standard to doing good.
To date, more than 250 pledges have been received and these companies will be invited formalise their pledges at the ceremony in a Pledge Taking Session at the Brands For Good Awards Ceremony 2022/2023.
For more details on the Brands For Good Awards or to nominate companies for 2024/2025, visit www.brandsforgood.asia/bfg2024-nominate. Nominations for next year’s edition will be open on 5 May 2023.
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About Brands For Good
In 2017, Brands For Good started as an idea among 3 individuals. It was founded shortly thereafter by four founding partners – IPOS Society, International IP Commercialisation Council, Singapore, CEO Asia Pte Ltd and Maybank – to recognise businesses whose business innovation not only make a difference but also create positive impact on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Today, Brands for Good Limited, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to award businesses for their exemplary business model in embodying the principles of Social Responsibility as integral to their business. Going-forward, we hope this recognition will honour SMEs across Asia and inspire many more to do the same.
For more details, visit www.brandsforgood.asia.