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Australia To Train Lao Interpreters To Prepare For The 2024 ASEAN Chair Year

Australia to train Lao Interpreters to prepare for the 2024 ASEAN Chair year
Ambassador Paul Kelly of the Australian Embassy to Laos, along with the 17 participants.

Seventeen staff from across the Lao Government have been selected to participate in the Australia-Laos ASEAN Interpretation and Translation Program.

CUHK Business School Celebrates Its 60-year Legacy of Forging the City’s Largest Business School Alumni Network

CUHK Business School celebrates 60 years of founding as the first business school in Asia

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 March 2023 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School held a reception event on Thursday 9 March 2023, kicking off its 60th anniversary campaign to celebrate the impact it created in business education, forging the largest network of business school alumni in the city over the past six decades.

(From left) Mr Eric Ng, Vice-President (Administration) and University Secretary of CUHK, Dr Norman Chan, Honourary Professor of CUHK, Professor Ambrose King, Former Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Mr Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, Chairman of CUHK Council, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary, Professor Alan Chan, Provost of CUHK, Professor Zhou Lin, Dean of CUHK Business School, Professor Lee Kam-hon, Emeritus Professor and Former Dean of CUHK Business School and Mr Joseph Man Kwok-kei, Graduate from the 1st Cohort of CUHK MBA Programme, officiated at the CUHK Business School 60th Anniversary Reception.
(From left) Mr Eric Ng, Vice-President (Administration) and University Secretary of CUHK, Dr Norman Chan, Honourary Professor of CUHK, Professor Ambrose King, Former Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Mr Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, Chairman of CUHK Council, Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary, Professor Alan Chan, Provost of CUHK, Professor Zhou Lin, Dean of CUHK Business School, Professor Lee Kam-hon, Emeritus Professor and Former Dean of CUHK Business School and Mr Joseph Man Kwok-kei, Graduate from the 1st Cohort of CUHK MBA Programme, officiated at the CUHK Business School 60th Anniversary Reception.

The event was attended by close to 200 distinguished guests, including CUHK management and advisers, as well as top-notch leaders from the private, public and social sectors, 80% of whom are ardent alumni from the School. It was a testament to its staunch alumni network, which comprises over 40,000 members in 49 locations.

The mesmerising trio performance of harmonica and piano symbolises the inception of CUHK Business School in 1963, as a federation of three foundation colleges – Chung Chi College, New Asia College and United College – and became the first to trailblaze a full suite of business education programmes in Asia.

Over 60 years, attributing to the unique collegiate system and whole-person development focus, CUHK Business School has nurtured generations of industry leaders who are compassionate and virtuous, besides being capable of shaping business landscapes. Encapsulating the best from the West and the East, the School has pioneered and reinvented its education experience, developing the most sought-after business talent and empowering business with cutting-edge research insights.

Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary, delivers a speech as guest of honour.
Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary, delivers a speech as guest of honour.
Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, Chairman of CUHK Council, delivers a welcome address.
Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, Chairman of CUHK Council, delivers a welcome address.

The guest of honour and a CUHK Business School alumnus, the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said, “Over the past six decades, the School has flourished at the forefront of business-management education and research. Today’s CUHK Business School alumni network includes some of the most influential business leaders, scholars and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, and far beyond. And they have helped enable Hong Kong’s rise as one of the world’s leading financial and business centres. With Hong Kong once again wide open to the pursuit of business and opportunity, I look forward to the continuing contributions of CUHK Business School alumni and the School itself.”

Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, Council Chairman of CUHK, said, “As Hong Kong is moving vigorously toward a digital economy and an international green finance centre, CUHK and the Business School are committed to nurturing future-ready talent with a high level of digital literacy and an unwavering humanistic spirit to lead the city’s transformation. The school will continue to bring innovation to its programmes and curriculum and generate practical insights to empower business.”

The event showcased an array of anniversary-special activities spanning across the year. Highlights include round-the-world alumni celebrations, its flagship Global Alumni Forum and AsRES-GCREC 2023, an international academic conference for real estate industry.

The event connected CUHK Business School’s remarkable alumni, major partners and university members across generations.
The event connected CUHK Business School’s remarkable alumni, major partners and university members across generations.

Professor Rocky S. Tuan, CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President, congratulated the Faculty of Business Administration for making remarkable accomplishments as a trailblazer in business education in Hong Kong and in Asia, “It gives me much pride to see our strong community of staff, students and alumni of the Business School constantly commit themselves to creating positive impact on business and society through teaching, learning, research and practice. The high-achieving professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs that the School has nurtured over the past six decades have been contributing significantly to Hong Kong, the country and the world. As we celebrate the doubled happiness of the School’s 60th anniversary and CUHK’s diamond jubilee this year, I sincerely wish the School will continue to prosper and nurture successive generations of talents who steer and shape the business landscape of Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond, further solidifying CUHK’s unique position as a place where great minds shine.”

Professor Zhou Lin, Dean of CUHK Business School, remarked, “Our achievements today would not have been possible without our founders, former leaders, partners, colleagues, alumni and students. As we embark on a new chapter, we will carry the torch of our founding mission and proud heritage and continue to cultivate value-driven business leaders capable of tackling the most complex issues for the future.”

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About CUHK Business School

CUHK Business School comprises two schools – Accountancy, and Hotel and Tourism Management – and four departments: Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing. Established in Hong Kong in 1963, it was the first business school to offer BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA programmes in Asia. Today, CUHK Business School offers 10 undergraduate programmes and 21 graduate programmes, including MBA, EMBA, MAcc, MSc, MPhil, DBA, and PhD. The school currently has more than 4,600 undergraduate and postgraduate students from more than 20 countries and regions.

In the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2022, CUHK’s EMBA was ranked 24th in the world. CUHK Business School has the largest number of business alumni (more than 40,000) among universities and business schools in Hong Kong, many of whom are business leaders.

Anil Wadhwani Joins Prudential plc as Chief Executive

Anil Wadhwani Joins Prudential plc as Chief Executive

As previously announced on 25 May 2022, Anil Wadhwani will join Prudential plc (“Prudential”) on 25 February 2023, as Chief Executive. He will present 2022 Full Year Results on 15 March 2023 and will begin meeting with investors and stakeholders thereafter.

Govt Plans to Build Around Five Overpasses in Vientiane Capital

Government Plans At Least Four Overpasses Construction in Vientiane Capital
Artist's impression of the overpass at Kaisone Phomvihane Road. (photo: Lao Economic News)

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning to construct up to five pedestrian footbridges in Vientiane Capital, but only one has received approval so far.

Indonesia Jails Organizer, Security Chief In Soccer Tragedy

Indonesia jails organizer, security chief in soccer tragedy
Soccer fans enter the pitch as military personnel try to stop them during a riot following a soccer match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, 01 October 2022. ( Photo : ABS-CBN )

SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — A soccer club organizer and it’s chief of security were jailed by an Indonesian court on Thursday on charges of negligence leading to the deaths of 135 people when police fired tear gas inside a stadium last October, setting off a panicked run for the exits.

Australian Education Exhibition to Be Held This Month

Find out more about studying in Australia at the Australian Education Exhibition.
Find out more about studying in Australia at the Australian Education Exhibition.

Australia is home to some of the world’s best universities, and the Australian Education Exhibition provides a chance for students in Laos to find out more about studying in Australia.

Five Hunters Jailed in Thailand For Killing Tiger and Cub

Five Hunters In Thailand Jailed For Killing Tiger and Cub
Thai forest rangers training to tackle wildlife crime. ( Photo : Nation Thailand )

Five hunters have been sentenced to jail by the Thong Pha Phum provincial court in Kanchanaburi, Thailand for killing a tiger and her cub in a national park last year.

Southco introduces New Ejectors for E1.S Solid State Drives

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 March 2023 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/ positioning technology has expanded its line of inject/eject mechanisms with a new line to fit the E1.S form factor. Southco’s new P7 ejector is specifically designed to assist in the insertion and extraction of E1.S drives. This ensures optimum performance, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

P7 E1.S Ejector
P7 E1.S Ejector

Southco’s new ejectors have undergone rigorous testing through Intel’s Donahue Pass testing platform. This testing platform evaluates performance in EMI/ESD, Thermal, and LED in addition to other criteria.

Southco’s new P7 ejectors for E1.S are designed in three sizes for 9.5, 15, and 25mm wide drives. The ejector features a die-cast zinc lever that is retained by a nylon button. The button is available in three standard colors and can be color matched to the customer’s design criteria.

Southco Product Manager Ike Teng adds, “We have developed this new ejector to meet the needs of this new and increasingly popular form factor. We have worked closely with Intel to ensure that we maximize the design potential of the ejector. Our parts are 100% compliant with E1.S form factor defined by SNIA.”

For more information about the functionality of P7 Ejectors, please visit southco.com or email the 24/7 customer service department at info@southco.com

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Southco Asia Limited

Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.