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Asia Poised to Drive Global Economic Growth, Boosted by China’s Reopening

Asia Poised to Drive Global Economic Growth, Boosted by China’s Reopening
Walking street in China (photo: China Dialogue)

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China and India together are forecast to generate about half of global growth this year.

Sustainable Tourism Can Conserve Environment, Says Tourism Official

Sustainable Tourism Can Conserve Environment, Says Tourism Official.
Attendees at a sustainable tourism awareness raising event (photo: Pasason)

Ms. Sengsoda Vanthanouvong, Deputy Director of the Tourism Promotion Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) recently spoke about the impact of tourism on the environment at an event aimed at raising awareness for sustainable tourism.

Thai Workers Protest in Demand of Higher Wages

Thai Workers Protest in Demand of Higher Wages
Thai workers during a protest.

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.

SDMC x The Hong Kong 4As

SDMC x The Hong Kong 4As

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.

Hashtag: #digitalmarketingagency #SDMC #seocompany #sem #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #The4As



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Reimagine Our Community: Communal spaces disappear as a result of rapid urban-redevelopments

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 –

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

REIMAGINE OUR COMMUNITY

REIMAGINE OUR COMMUNITY

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

Somsanga Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre.

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 – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – Landmark Commerce Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Landmark”), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KVB Global Capital Group and has recently commenced its operations in Singapore after acquiring a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license 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

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – technine and SDMC, two leading companies in the technology and digital marketing industries are proud to announce the formation of AForai, a new joint venture focused on promoting AI solutions development. This new business brings together the expertise and resources of two leading market leaders to drive cutting-edge AI development, reduce business operating costs and help businesses accelerate development in the post-pandemic era.

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.