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《Hong Kong Star Brand Award Presentation Ceremony》 Celebrating Hong Kong spirit and local brands

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 December 2022 – The “Hong Kong Star Brands 2022” presentation ceremony, a signature event for the local business sector, was held successfully on 20 December 2022 at Hotel ICON, Tsim Sha Tsui. 40 outstanding local brands were respectively awarded the “Enterprise Award”, “SME Award”, “Greater Bay Area Enterprise Award”, “Innovation & Technology Award”, “ESG Award” and “Non-Profit Organization Award”. The Lukfook Holdings (International) Limited was awarded the highest honor – “10th Anniversary Grand Award”.

The officiating guests at the kick-off ceremony of the

The officiating guests at the kick-off ceremony of the “Hong Kong Star Brands 2022”.

The Hong Kong Star Brand Award is steered by the Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association, with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Productivity Council as co-organizers. The Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department and over 50 trade associations and organizations joined as supporting organizations. Launched in 2012, the Hong Kong Star Brand Award now enters its tenth anniversary. Through awarding the star brands established by local enterprises and inviting them to share their successful experiences, the organizers hope to inspire the entrepreneurs and the young generation to set up their own sustainable local brand. They also actively promote exchange between local and overseas enterprises and encourage them to work together to enhance the quality of products and services and hence promoting the economic development of various places. Since its launch, over 200 enterprises and organizations have been presented with “Hong Kong Star Brands” award.

14 outstanding local brands were awarded the

14 outstanding local brands were awarded the “SME Award” of the “Hong Kong Star Brands 2022”.

Mr Algernon Yau, JP. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, was the guest-of-honour for the “Hong Kong Star Brands 2022” Award Presentation Ceremony. Joining the officiating party were Ms Maggie Wong, JP, Director-General of Trade and Industry; Hon Mr Sunny Tan, Chairman of Hong Kong Productivity Council and Legislative Council Member; Ir Hon Mr Lee Chun-keung, Legislative Council Member; Hon Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Legislative Council Member; President Mr Andrew Kwok and Chairman Mr Calvin Cheng of Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association, as well as Mr Man Fok, Chairman of Hong Kong Star Brand 2022 Organizing Committee.

Mr Man Fok, Chairman of Hong Kong Star Brand 2022 Organizing Committee said in his welcoming remarks that “Hong Kong has been badly hit by Covid 19 for more than two years and various trades and businesses are facing tough challenges. The awardees today, with their quality products and services, have managed to increase their turnover and stabilize their marketplace during the turbulent time.” He hopes that the star brands will aggressively venture into various parts of the world and help tell the good story of Hong Kong.

Mr Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, in his speech, commended “the Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association for its contribution in facilitating the development of the local small and medium enterprises.” He offered his heartfelt congratulations to the awardees and said “the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has all along spared no effort in supporting the local enterprises in nurturing their own brand and expanding their market.”

Mr Andrew Kwok, President of Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association, expressed his gratitude for the tremendous support from the government and the business sector for the Hong Kong Star Brand Award. In accordance to the blueprint and action agenda for national development outlined by National 14th Five-Year Plan, Mr Kwok hopes that more local star brands offering high-quality products and services will emerge to make Hong Kong a more competitive and attractive business centre. This in turn will enhance the international standing of Hong Kong and foster its sustainable development.

The Honorary Advisory Panel and Judging Panel of “Hong Kong Star Brand 2022” are respectively composed of more than 10 celebrities from the political, business and academic sectors. The judging criteria cover five key areas: business results, corporate culture, brand identity, scope of business and its sustainable development.

The Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association has also helped steer the establishment of the Hong Kong Star Brand Enterprises Association. Recipients of the Hong Kong Star Brand Award in the past years are all invited to join as members. Through a wide variety of activities, the Association helps promote the status of Hong Kong brands; encourage brands from the Mainland and overseas to come to Hong Kong; nurture young entrepreneurs; and promote collaborations among the government, the industrial sector, the academic and the research institutions which in turn helps foster the economic prosperity of Hong Kong.

Awardees of “Hong Kong Star Brands 2022”:

10th Anniversary Grand Award

Organization Brand Name
Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited Luk Fook Jewellery

Enterprise Award

Organization Brand Name
1 Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited Luk Fook Jewellery
2 CLP Power Hong Kong Limited CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
3 The Hong Kong Electric Co. Ltd. The Hong Kong Electric Co. Ltd.
4 Tai Hing Worldwide Development Ltd. Tai Hing
5 China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited
6 Solution Expert Technology Limited Solution Expert Technology Limited
7 Vennic Linted TamJai SamGor Mixian
8 Beauty Forever Salon Centre Beauty Forever Salon Centre
9 Sense Beauty and Spa Sense Beauty & Spa
10 Bright International Education limited Bright International Education Limited
11 Gilman Group Limited Gilman Group Limited
12 LMHK Group Limited LMHK
13 Well Belief Trading Limited ProWays
14 Xcelom Limited SafeT21 Express

SME Award

Organization Brand Name
1 Chaisentomg Pharmaceutical Factory Limited Chaisentomg
2 Xin Management Limited Xin Management Limited
3 EC Electronics, Limited EC Line
4 Ensec Solutions Hong Kong Limited Ensec Solutions Hong Kong Limited
5 Owl Square Co-living Limited Owl Square Co-living Limited
6 Companion Creation Limited Wall City Flavor
7 Friend’s Kitchen HK · Tea
8 Compliance First Consulting Limited Compliance First Consulting Limited
9 Richer Land Company Limited Richer Land Company Limited
10 Chan Kan Kee Limited Chan Kan Kee
11 Chukfo Taipan Restaurant Chukfo Taipan Restaurant
12 One One Roast Goose Restaurant One One Roast Goose Restaurant
13 Guo Yao Tang Group Limited Guo Yao Tang Group Limited
14 RHT Industries Limited b-MOLA
15 Zhongshan Engineering Company Limited Zhongshan Engineering Company Limited
16 Ample Innovation Limited Ample Innovation Storage
17 CT Development International Limited CT Development International Limited
18 To’s Universe Construction Company Limited To’s Universe Construction Limited
19 ASCC Limited ASCC Limited
20 DIREACH DIREACH

Greater Bay Area Enterprise Award

Organization Brand Name
Royal Talent CPA Royal Talent

Innovation & Technology Award

Organization Brand Name
NAHI Smart Technology Limited SMART D
Silk Road and Belt Technology Limited Silk Road and Belt Technology Limited
One Solution Limited One Solution Limited

ESG Award

Organization Brand Name
FDB Holdings Limited FDB Holdings Limited

Non-Profit Organization Award

Organization Brand Name
Society for Community Organizations Society for Community Organizations

Hashtag: #HongKongSmallandMediumEnterprisesAssociation #HongKongStarBrandAward #HongKongStarBrandAward2022 #EnterpriseAward #SMEAward #GreaterBayAreaEnterpriseAward #Innovation&TechnologyAward #ESGAward #Non-ProfitOrganizationAward #HongKongStarBrandEnterprisesAssociation

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Malaysia Global Business Forum: Political Stability To Usher In New Era For Business

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 21 December 2022 – The Founding Chairman of the Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF), Nordin Abdullah, today spoke on Bernama TV’s leading English talk show, The Brief, hosted by Jessy Chahal, on the topic of a stable political reality and what that means for the Malaysian economy.

Nordin said, “The first thing that it does is that it allows investors, both domestic and foreign, to know that there will be policy continuity. And what that means is there is not going to be any rapid switching of policies that could threaten investors – either the money that they have here or the ability for them to operate in this country or for them to repatriate funds, in some cases. This policy continuity is really the benchmark that the investors are looking for and you cannot guarantee that in a sense without political stability.

“So the fact that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration now has a very clear mandate from the people that has been demonstrated in Parliament and of course the passing of the mini budget as well as other votes that took place in the last couple of days which demonstrated that. It will give the investors the confidence, it will also give the policy makers the confidence knowing that there is a very clear mandate for them to, in a sense, spend the political capital that has been created by this last election and this consolidation of power by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. At the same time, it will give the government officials the knowledge to know that these are the political leaders that they are going to have to deal with for the next five years.”

When asked about the impact of political instability to the economic landscape of Malaysia, Nordin who is also founder of the Crisis Management Centre said, “We have seen what instability looks like over the last few years. We have had political instability as well as external factors driving instability, which include the pandemic and regional conflicts. I think we understand very clearly what that means in terms of a lack of clear stable political leadership and for the threat to be continuous.

“The piece of the puzzle that was missing was that ability to think a little bit more long term than just the next few months or the next few years until the next elections. A longer runway will allow bigger changes and reforms that need to take place, to improve the economy and to allow Malaysia to compete with our regional neighbours. I think we will see in this in the next few years.”

The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) empowers stakeholders at the intersection of international and Malaysian business. Through government relations, business intelligence, advocacy, media engagement, market research, networking, advisory and business matching, MGBF delivers results for individuals, corporations, trade and business associations, as well as national and state governments.

MGBF will continue to understand threats and explore opportunities with industry leaders and policy makers to ensure that Malaysia becomes a leader in the context of Asia. In 2023, MGBF will be focusing on seven areas, which includes Food Security, Energy Security, Cultural Industries, Critical Minerals, Digital Economy, Circular Economy, as well as Strategic Trade and Investment Linkages.

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About Malaysia Global Business Forum

The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) was established to empower stakeholders at the intersection of international and Malaysian business. Through government relations, business intelligence, advocacy, media engagement, market research, networking, advisory and business matching, MGBF delivers results for individuals, corporations, trade and business associations, as well as national and state governments.

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CNN Lists Pakse as One of Asia’s Most Underrated Places

the giant gold Buddha at Wat Pho Salao | (photo: discoverlaos.today)

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Global C-pop Artist Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen) Selects Teen’s Key as the First #EmpowerHer Beneficiary Organization Following Resounding Success of “Goodbye Princess” MV

#EmpowerHerDance goes Global with Top TikTokers from Australia, New Zealand, Middle-East and the UK leading the Charge

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 December 2022 – Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-POP singer, film and television actress, and fashion icon, has selected young women’s charity Teen’s Key in Hong Kong as the first beneficiary organization under the global #EmpowerHer campaign.

This follows the breakthrough success of Tia’s “Goodbye Princess” music video (MV), which achieved over 1 million views within 10 hours after its worldwide premiere. As of now, “Goodbye Princess” has garnered overwhelming support with more than 58 million views on YouTube within 12 days, far exceeding all previous global C-pop records. The overwhelming response underscores the borderless resonance of both the song and #EmpowerHer’s ‘Female Empowers Female’ initiative, marking Tia as a tireless advocate for female empowerment.

Tia is a tireless advocate for female empowerment
Tia is a tireless advocate for female empowerment

Tia Lee said, “I am so grateful for all the love and support for ‘Goodbye Princess’. I created it as a reminder that it is time for all of us – especially women – to embrace our strengths and rise up against the challenges that are holding us back. It takes a joint effort to achieve a truly inclusive and empowered world for all, which is why it’s so important that we all do our part to support charities and organisations like Teen’s Key in Hong Kong, who are doing incredible work in helping girls and women in need.”

The Resonant #EmpowerHer Campaign and What’s Next

The #EmpowerHer campaign is one of the biggest initiatives in the world to support female empowerment. For every viewing benchmark hit for the “Goodbye Princess” MV, a donation will be made to selected beneficiaries of the campaign, up to a maximum total of HKD3.8 million. This figure was chosen for its significance for the upcoming International Women’s Day, which falls on the 8th of March 2023.

Teen’s Key Hong Kong will be the first beneficiary organization after Tia personally pledged to support the empowerment of women worldwide. The MV’s views have an unprecedented number of views, reinforcing its meteoric rise – and the views are still pouring in. Other beneficiaries include the Daughters Of Tomorrow in Singapore and Beats by Girlz and Women in Music in the United States, as well as others to be named across the globe.

“We are proud and thankful to be the first recipient of the #EmpowerHer campaign, which represents everything that we believe in and fight for here at Teen’s Key – empowering young women to follow their own dreams. These funds will go a long way to supporting our work and enabling us to help more young women & girls. More importantly, we hope that the campaign’s message will spread throughout the world and inspire everyone to believe in themselves,” said Rachel Chow, Resource Development Manager, Teen’s Key Hong Kong.

The Power of the Global #EmpowerHerDance Inspires Awareness Through Dance with the Most Popular TikTokers in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and the UK leading the charge

International female dancers and prominent influencers around the world have rallied around the #EmpowerHer movement through the #EmpowerHerDance dance challenge, which was inspired by “Goodbye Princess” and has taken TikTok by storm.

Australia’s most popular creator on TikTok last year, Hannah Balanay was the first to cover the song’s distinctive choreography with the signature ‘goodbye’ hand wave, followed by Judah Metu-Teakura in New Zealand, J Lou in Hong Kong, and Leen Mohammed from the Middle East whom are all the most popular TikTokers/KOLs in their respective regions. Evie Meg from the UK has also joined the challenge. J Lou’s #EmpowerHerDance Challenge IR Reel video received more than 230,000 views within 24 hours, while Leen Mohammed’s TikTok #EmpowerHerDance Challenge video received more than 270,000 views within 24 hours of release. With people across the globe having viewed their dance videos to date, new covers continue to be posted on the platforms every day under the #EmpowerHerDance hashtag as more step up for the cause.

(From Left) Hannah Balanay in Australia, J Lou in Hong Kong, and Leen Mohammed from the Middle Eas


The Ingenious “Goodbye Princess” Pre-Release Campaign Sets a New C-pop Record – Accumulated over 100 Million Views Globally Within a Month

Last month, the pre-release campaign for “Goodbye Princess” featured a 6-part animation series that told the story of Tia’s journey in the music and entertainment industries, as well as her subsequent reinvention.

The ingenious pre-release campaign combining animation, music and fashion videography set an unprecedented C-pop pre-release record of more than 100 million views within a month. The pre-release campaign is on track to become the most successful engagement campaign of all time by a C-pop artiste.

The full series and complementing fashion videography can be watched on Tia’s social media channel.

Official press materials:

#EmpowerHer Campaign Concept Video:

https://youtu.be/gK7ldOO1wAM
GOODBYE PRINCESS” Music Video: https://youtu.be/VwxtUuZYsuY

https://weibo.com/1396928042/MiMX0oPdI

GOODBYE PRINCESS” Single Cover:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Clxu8nWNdOE/

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=696972191796005&set=a.231904644969431 (for downloading)

“GOODBYE PRINCESS” MV Pre-Launch Campaign Animation and Motion Image Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEhj-AvvXvBIjICUGgQQPYXfJNnbV-VG
ROLLACOASTER UK Cover:

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUA1Swtnyk/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=688854202607804&set=a.231904644969431 (for downloading)

Vogue Hong Kong「The Voice」Cover:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7_neKsh_w/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=681908259969065&set=pcb.681909583302266 (for downloading)

Tia Lee Official Channels:
Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

Hashtag: #TiaLee #EmpowerHer #EmpowerHerDance

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About Tia Lee | Lee Yu Fen:

Tia Lee (李毓芬), born in Taipei, is a global C-pop singer, fashion icon and film and television actress. In addition to her acting roles and musical career, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

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Rail freight transport. (Photo Credit: Laos-China Railway)

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Photo Credit: Bolikhamxay Public Security

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