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CAIR and HKPC Launch Joint Laboratory on AI and Robotic Applications

Invigorating Intelligent Industrial Transformation and Boosting I&T Development in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (“CAIR”) and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (“HKPC”) today announced the establishment of CAIR – HKPC Joint Laboratory (“Joint Lab”). The Joint Lab will leverage the strengths of the two renowned organisations to develop innovative solutions for industries and institutions, and help enterprises tackle the challenges they face when adopting artificial intelligence (“AI”) and robotics technologies. The Joint Lab will be a leading force in fostering smart manufacturing and industrial upgrading and transformation in Hong Kong, and will strengthen the momentum of a booming innovation and technology (I&T) sector to become a new growth engine for the city.

(From left) Dr Bo XU, Director of CAIR and President of Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Prof. Dong SUN, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR Government; Dr Hongbin LIU, Executive Director of CAIR; Dr Ming GE, General Manager of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division of HKPC, Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC and Mr Edmond LAI, Chief Digital Officer of HKPC, take a group photo to commemorate the establishment of the CAIR-HKPC Joint Lab.

(From left) Dr Bo XU, Director of CAIR and President of Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Prof. Dong SUN, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSAR Government; Dr Hongbin LIU, Executive Director of CAIR; Dr Ming GE, General Manager of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division of HKPC, Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC and Mr Edmond LAI, Chief Digital Officer of HKPC, take a group photo to commemorate the establishment of the CAIR-HKPC Joint Lab.

Built upon CAIR’s prestigious standing with its leading R&D capabilities and HKPC’s wealth of expertise in the implementation of intelligent manufacturing and strong network with Hong Kong industry stakeholders, the Joint Lab is strategically positioned to act in concert with national-level policies in AI and Robotics related industries and fully tap the market potential of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Joint Lab aims to deepen the collaboration among industry, academia and research institutes, accelerate technology transfer of research achievements in AI and Robotics, and promote the development of related industries through joint R&D projects and exchange programmes. Based on the actual needs of enterprises, the Joint Lab will provide R&D and innovative applied technology solutions in fields including intelligent systems, intelligent equipment, intelligent robots, digital modelling and analysis technologies, as well as customised automatic equipment and advanced manufacturing solutions and intelligent product development services. This is the first joint lab that CAIR has launched with a Hong Kong statutory organisation, with a distinct focus on technology transfer and applications of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Prof. Dong SUN, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government; Dr Bo XU, Director of CAIR and President of Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dr Hongbin LIU, Executive Director of CAIR; Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC; Mr Edmond LAI, Chief Digital Officer of HKPC; and Dr Ming GE, General Manager of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division of HKPC, attended the ceremony. Dr Hongbin LIU, Executive Director of CAIR and Dr Ming GE, General Manager of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division of HKPC, signed the agreement on behalf of the two partnering organisations.

The Joint Lab will have its presence at CAIR and HKPC Building, advancing cooperation in these key areas:

  • The application of large cross-modal pre-training AI models for industrial scenarios and other organisations
  • Human-computer interaction technology, including the application of tactile sensor technology, image processing, for industrial scenarios and other organisations

President Xi Jinping, during his inspection tour of Hong Kong on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, attached great importance to Hong Kong’s strengths in innovation and technology and its significant role in the nation’s advancement. He expressed high expectations for those working in the sector. President Xi’s support is inspiring to the I&T sector. Hong Kong will adhere to President Xi’s instructions, as the city strives to become an international innovation and technology hub, strengthen the collaboration among industry, academia and research institutes, and fully integrate into the nation’s overall development.

Dr Bo XU, Director of CAIR and President of Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is delighted about the partnership with HKPC. He said, “The CAIR-HKPC Joint Lab fully embodies the strengths of both organisations, with CAIR’s leading research capabilities and HKPC’s cutting-edge expertise and solid experience in providing innovative solutions and applied technology services for Hong Kong enterprises. CAIR is positioned to develop into a world-class innovative research institute, a global powerhouse for top talents, and a hub for I&T cooperation and exchange. President Xi has expressed strong support for Hong Kong’s I&T development. We will draw guidance and inspiration from President Xi’s instructions and will implement the innovation-driven development strategy with steadfast focus. As Hong Kong’s booming I&T sector has gained more vigour and momentum for rapid development, CAIR will enhance our research capabilities in pioneering fields such as basic theory of new-generation AI, new human-computer interaction technology, advanced health-oriented robotics technology, and cross-modal open-source AI platform technology. CAIR will also provide staunch support to innovative collaboration among industry, academia and research institutes. With full confidence in our nation’s prowess in innovation, we will pay close attention to the latest development of frontier technologies worldwide, strive to achieve key technological breakthroughs, and contribute to developing China into a world leader in science and technology.”

Mr Mohamed BUTT, Executive Director of HKPC, said, “This is the first time that HKPC has worked closely with the nation’s top-notch research institute to set up a joint lab. We are very honoured to have this great opportunity. Going forward, HKPC will follow President Xi’s instructions, sharpen our core strengths to support more Hong Kong enterprises to enhance competitiveness through innovative solutions, advanced technology, talent development and government funding, with a view to promoting smart manufacturing and industrial transformation and upgrading in Hong Kong. As the chairing organisation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Productivity Promotion Service Alliance, HKPC will redouble our efforts to accelerate the implementation of joint projects in AI, Robotics and Big Data with other esteemed partners including the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; the Department of Automation, Tsinghua University; and Shenzhen Data Exchange. In the meantime, HKPC will continue to play a key role in nurturing talents for the I&T sector and creating more opportunities for young people, especially in advanced manufacturing. As the implementer and promoter of the industrial policy of Hong Kong, HKPC will follow the government’s vision about I&T and industrial development, attracting more high-tech, high value-added industries to establish and thrive here, build a vibrant I&T ecosystem, and support Hong Kong’s ascension to an international innovation and technology hub.”

The Joint Lab will deepen collaboration in applied R&D, technological exchange and talent development, strengthen I&T cooperation between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, promote industrial upgrading in the Greater Bay Area, expand the talent pool in the region, and enhance Hong Kong’s unique advantages to fully grasp the opportunities presented by the nation’s 14th Five-Year Plan and the Greater Bay Area, to better integrate itself into the nation’s overall development.

About Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between HKSAR Government and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), CAS established the Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation of Chinese Academy of Sciences (HKISI), its affiliated institution in Hong Kong, with a view of facilitating its presence in the research clusters on healthcare technologies and on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies. The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of HKISI, was established in 2019. Its development is led by the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), also supported by the InnoHK programme from Innovation and Technology Commission. It is positioned to become a world-class research institute for AI and robotics, emphasizing applications in healthcare, fintech and arts. CAIR aims to become an international hub for research and innovation, with global influence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

For more information, please visit CAIR’s website:

About Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967, to promote productivity excellence through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. Being a key enabler and catalyst of innovation, applied technology and value creation, HKPC facilitates Hong Kong’s reindustrialisation empowered by Industry 4.0 and Enterprise 4.0, as well as to develop smart and green living applications for bolstering Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub and a smart city.

The Council is a trusted partner with comprehensive innovative solutions for Hong Kong industries and enterprises, enabling them to achieve resources and productivity utilisation, effectiveness and cost reduction, and enhance competitiveness in both local and overseas marketplace. It offers SMEs and startups immediate and timely assistance in coping with the ever-changing business environment, accompanying them on their innovation and transformation journey. Moreover, a variety of FutureSkills training are offered for enterprises to upskill and nurture talents with digital capabilities and STEM competencies to enhance their competitive edge.

In addition, HKPC partners and collaborates with local industries and enterprises and world-class R&D institutes to develop applied technology solutions for value creation. It also benefits a variety of sectors through product innovation and technology transfer, with commercialisation of multiple market-driven patents and technologies, bringing enormous opportunities abound for licensing and technology transfer, both locally and overseas. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades.

For more information, please visit HKPC’s website: .

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A traffic light stops working in the area of That Luang.

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Laos Records Over 6,000 Cases of Dengue Fever in First Half of 2022

Dengue fever transmitted by mosquitoes.

Laos has recorded more than 6,000 cases of dengue fever in the first half of 2022, with eight deaths attributed to the virus.

Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra to hold Annual Gala Concert featuring AI virtual choir, AI virtual dancers, and an AI media artist

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – The Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra (HKBU Symphony Orchestra) will present an innovative performance showcasing human creativity alongside artificial intelligence at its Annual Gala Concert, to be held on 14 July (Thursday) at 8:00pm in the Hong Kong City Hall.

Poster for the HKBU Symphony Orchestra's Annual Gala Online Concert

Poster for the HKBU Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Gala Online Concert

Dubbed “A Lovers’ Reunion“, the Concert echoes the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s reunification with the motherland. As the first human-machine collaborative performance of its kind in the world, the Concert will give the audience a brand new symphonic experience driven by the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies.

The AI technologies developed for this performance are provided by researchers from HKBU’s Augmented Creativity Lab led by Professor Guo Yike, Vice-President (Research and Development). Professor Guo is the project leader of a research project entitled “Building Platform Technologies for Symbiotic Creativity in Hong Kong” – a HK$52.8 million research fund awarded by the Theme-based Research Scheme (11th round) under the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a period of five years. The team comprises Professor Johnny M Poon, deputy project coordinator; Dr Liu Qifeng, Associate Professor of Practice, Dr Xue Wei, Assistant Professor, and Dr Chen Jie, Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science at HKBU.

The HKBU Symphony Orchestra will share the stage with an AI virtual choir to perform a newly arranged choral-orchestral version of the song Pearl of the Orient. It will be the world’s first AI choir to perform a choral piece with Chinese lyrics. The AI choir was developed and “trained” by scientists and artists from the Augmented Creativity Lab at HKBU. The team has also trained an AI artist to create a cross-media visual narrative based on the lyrics and music to accompany the choral piece. The audience is invited to share the AI’s imagination of Hong Kong as the Pearl of the Orient.

Another highlight of the Concert is a ballet performance featuring AI virtual dancers in Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, accompanied live by the HKBU Symphony Orchestra. The ideas for the choreography come from the natural world, which provides dance movements inspired by a newly discovered species of box jellyfish in Hong Kong. In collaboration with professional dancers from the Hong Kong Dance Company, the AI-generated dancers have been trained to perform the ballet with movement-data collected by HKBU scientists.

The Concert will also spotlight the artistic prowess of our award-winning student musicians in the performances of Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28; Borne’s Fantaisie brillante sur ‘Carmen’; and Lauryn Kurniawan’s Rasa for string quartet and gamelan.

Professor Guo Yike said: “HKBU is dedicated to building a world-class AI art-tech platform that will drive a new revolution that transforms the creative and cultural industries. It will enable Hong Kong to assume a leading position in art-tech on the global stage. The first human-machine collaborative performance of its kind in the world presented by HKBU at the Gala Concert is an important outcome of the ‘Building Platform Technologies for Symbiotic Creativity in Hong Kong’ research project. It is also a milestone of AI research revealing the unlimited potential of human-machine symbiotic creativity.”

Professor Johnny M Poon, who is also the music director and conductor of the HKBU Symphony Orchestra and the Collegium Musicum Hong Kong, said: “In addition to celebrating HKBU’s young musicians, the innovative concert showcases how the University is using technology to push the envelope of human imagination in the arts and cultural sphere.

“By leveraging our established strengths in both the arts and sciences, HKBU is taking a transdisciplinary approach that will advance the development of the arts, culture and creative media in Hong Kong. Our art-tech research also enables musicians and artists to go beyond the traditional forms and interact with the audience in brand new ways.”

Hashtag: #HKBU

Music-Themed NFT Series Musetap Piano NFT launches in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – The Music-Themed NFT Series in Hong Kong, Musetap, has met its completion in design and craft; the official confirmed that the official website and minting page have been launched at 3pm on 29 June.

Musetap is the first project to integrate music rhythm tapping game and NFT, created by Marker HK Limited. Interested collectors and players can participate in minting on the Musetap website directly. Musetap Piano NFT has been collected and verified by tufunft.com (an NFT marketplace focused on GameFi and collectibles). Subscribers could pay close attention to tufunft.com or the launch of the game app shop to purchase.

Special Piano NFT

The design of the Musetap Piano NFT is a rectangular piano keyboard with 36 balls in different colours. The apparently simple and unpretentious design is impressive, unique and worthy of collection.

Different from most NFT projects on the market, Musetap applies the BEP 721A format in its smart contracts for minting NFTs. This is an improvement of BEP 721, which can effectively reduce the gas fee of minting single or multiple NFTs in a single transaction, to save cost for Musetap users.

Musetap leading Music-to-Earn

The Musetap project was conceived by a Hong Kong music producer, Cosmos, with the intention of promoting music to the world, especially Hong Kong music, and creating music value. Moreover, it develops Music-to-Earn, which generates additional income for music creators and encourages their music creation.

Musetap will develop a Music-to-Earn game app. To earn tokens, players engage in rhythm tapping game. Meanwhile, creators also earn tokens and gain exposure.

Musetap Piano NFT is the main tool of the game app. It is used to engage in rhythm tapping game to earn tokens, mint new Song NFTs and launch them to the app song list, and activate stallholder licence. It also acts as a membership card to join events exclusively, and enjoy members-only benefits, for example, discount on concert tickets and musical products and merchandise.

Presale Piano NFT holders will receive PMT, attribute point cards, minting cards, and a stallholder licence via airdrop. PMT is the governance token, it is used to upgrade Piano NFT, vote and launch Song NFT to app song list, and activate stallholder licence. Stallholders can provide musical services, sell musical products, and promote musical activities on the official website and the app with zero commission.

The gaming token, TMT, is used to repair and upgrade Piano NFT. Participating in a rhythm tapping game yields TMT. The game app will launch Song NFT. The owner of the Song NFT (must hold a Piano NFT) and foundation will receive TMT each time it is played by another player.

Moreover, TMT performs burning mechanisms, which include:

  1. Golden Song Vote and Music Esports
    System will randomly select three songs from the list and they will be open for a vote. Every time players, who participate in the vote, must stake TMT but don’t have to hold a Piano NFT.

    Then players will participate in a rhythm tapping game for these three songs and vote for the golden song and participants will be scored and ranked after the game.

    The collected TMT will be distributed as follows:

    Top 30% scored players will win the Esports Event and share proportionally 90% of the collected TMT. Staked TMT from the next 60% scored players will be shared with the top 30% scored players. Staked TMT from the next 5% scored players will be transferred to the Golden Song NFT holder. Staked TMT from the bottom 5% scored players will be burnt.

  2. One-on-one Music Esports
    Participants must contribute TMT to a pool. The system will randomly assign two players to a competition. The winner will receive more TMT than the loser while the loser will lose his or her contributed TMT. A small portion of TMT from the pool will be transferred to the burnt address and the Song NFT owner.

    A portion of TMT from participants of Golden Song Vote and Music Esports will transfer to Song NFT holders so that participating in the game is supporting music creators.

  3. Music Streaming Service
    Musetap will launch Song NFT in conjunction with Streaming Platforms like Kkbox and Spotify. In the future, Musetap also intends to develop their own streaming platform within the app.

    Musetap keeps investigating the ways of burning TMT, which includes concert tickets, collaboration with physical retailers and other paid activities.

Trading pairs of BNB/PMT and BNB/TMT will be available on Biswap, a decentralised exchange platform, https://biswap.org.

The founder, Cosmos would like to create music value from gaming and build a community full of music and creativity. Musetap attracts audiences to listen to different kinds of music from gaming and motivates more music creation from entertainment.

Hashtag: #Musetap

About Musetap.app

Musetap is a Music-to-Earn NFT project crafted by a team of Hong Kong musicians and creators who would like to promote music to the world, especially Hong Kong music, and create music value through gaming. Furthermore, we would like to build a community full of music and creativity.

For more details, please kindly refer to:
Official website:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Telegram:
Discord:
Or email us: ,

Address: Shop 345, Solo, 48 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

Music-Themed NFT Series Musetap Piano NFT launches in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – The Music-Themed NFT Series in Hong Kong, Musetap, has met its completion in design and craft; the official confirmed that the official website and minting page have been launched at 3pm on 29 June.

Musetap is the first project to integrate music rhythm tapping game and NFT, created by Marker HK Limited. Interested collectors and players can participate in minting on the Musetap website directly. Musetap Piano NFT has been collected and verified by tufunft.com (an NFT marketplace focused on GameFi and collectibles). Subscribers could pay close attention to tufunft.com or the launch of the game app shop to purchase.

Special Piano NFT

The design of the Musetap Piano NFT is a rectangular piano keyboard with 36 balls in different colours. The apparently simple and unpretentious design is impressive, unique and worthy of collection.

Different from most NFT projects on the market, Musetap applies the BEP 721A format in its smart contracts for minting NFTs. This is an improvement of BEP 721, which can effectively reduce the gas fee of minting single or multiple NFTs in a single transaction, to save cost for Musetap users.

Musetap leading Music-to-Earn

The Musetap project was conceived by a Hong Kong music producer, Cosmos, with the intention of promoting music to the world, especially Hong Kong music, and creating music value. Moreover, it develops Music-to-Earn, which generates additional income for music creators and encourages their music creation.

Musetap will develop a Music-to-Earn game app. To earn tokens, players engage in rhythm tapping game. Meanwhile, creators also earn tokens and gain exposure.

Musetap Piano NFT is the main tool of the game app. It is used to engage in rhythm tapping game to earn tokens, mint new Song NFTs and launch them to the app song list, and activate stallholder licence. It also acts as a membership card to join events exclusively, and enjoy members-only benefits, for example, discount on concert tickets and musical products and merchandise.

Presale Piano NFT holders will receive PMT, attribute point cards, minting cards, and a stallholder licence via airdrop. PMT is the governance token, it is used to upgrade Piano NFT, vote and launch Song NFT to app song list, and activate stallholder licence. Stallholders can provide musical services, sell musical products, and promote musical activities on the official website and the app with zero commission.

The gaming token, TMT, is used to repair and upgrade Piano NFT. Participating in a rhythm tapping game yields TMT. The game app will launch Song NFT. The owner of the Song NFT (must hold a Piano NFT) and foundation will receive TMT each time it is played by another player.

Moreover, TMT performs burning mechanisms, which include:

  1. Golden Song Vote and Music Esports
    System will randomly select three songs from the list and they will be open for a vote. Every time players, who participate in the vote, must stake TMT but don’t have to hold a Piano NFT.

    Then players will participate in a rhythm tapping game for these three songs and vote for the golden song and participants will be scored and ranked after the game.

    The collected TMT will be distributed as follows:

    Top 30% scored players will win the Esports Event and share proportionally 90% of the collected TMT. Staked TMT from the next 60% scored players will be shared with the top 30% scored players. Staked TMT from the next 5% scored players will be transferred to the Golden Song NFT holder. Staked TMT from the bottom 5% scored players will be burnt.

  2. One-on-one Music Esports
    Participants must contribute TMT to a pool. The system will randomly assign two players to a competition. The winner will receive more TMT than the loser while the loser will lose his or her contributed TMT. A small portion of TMT from the pool will be transferred to the burnt address and the Song NFT owner.

    A portion of TMT from participants of Golden Song Vote and Music Esports will transfer to Song NFT holders so that participating in the game is supporting music creators.

  3. Music Streaming Service
    Musetap will launch Song NFT in conjunction with Streaming Platforms like Kkbox and Spotify. In the future, Musetap also intends to develop their own streaming platform within the app.

    Musetap keeps investigating the ways of burning TMT, which includes concert tickets, collaboration with physical retailers and other paid activities.

Trading pairs of BNB/PMT and BNB/TMT will be available on Biswap, a decentralised exchange platform, https://biswap.org.

The founder, Cosmos would like to create music value from gaming and build a community full of music and creativity. Musetap attracts audiences to listen to different kinds of music from gaming and motivates more music creation from entertainment.

Hashtag: #Musetap

About Musetap.app

Musetap is a Music-to-Earn NFT project crafted by a team of Hong Kong musicians and creators who would like to promote music to the world, especially Hong Kong music, and create music value through gaming. Furthermore, we would like to build a community full of music and creativity.

For more details, please kindly refer to:
Official website:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Telegram:
Discord:
Or email us: ,

Address: Shop 345, Solo, 48 Shantung Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

DHL Philippines’ partnership with SOS Children’s Villages International empowers youth employability through GoTeach initiative

  • The three DHL business units will work together to mentor youth as they transition to the working environment
  • DHL’s GoTeach program aims to improve the employability of young people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds

MANILA, PHILIPPINES- Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain have signed a local partnership with SOS Children’s Villages International to empower young people aged 15 to 25 in the Philippines and help prepare them for employment or entrepreneurship.

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The global partnership with SOS Children’s Villages began in 2011 under Deutsche Post DHL Group’s “GoTeach” initiative globally. It has since grown to more than 50 countries. The Philippine partnership will kick off on 6 July 2022, upon signing of the memorandum of agreement. This is the second GoTeach partnership for DHL in the Philippines. Since 2013, DHL has been supporting students and teachers from Teach for the Philippines with internships, career planning sessions and mentoring.

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Partnering SOS Children’s Villages and Teach For All, GoTeach is a global program by Deutsche Post DHL Group to help young people transition into independence in their respective countries. The program aims to improve the employability of young people, especially those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds due to poverty, loss of family, and fleeing.

“We would like to thank DHL for partnering with us for YouthCan! and for giving children more opportunities to choose their path in life. Together, let’s ensure that our youth will pave their way to a bright future,” said Romil Rayos del Sol, OIC & Deputy National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Philippines.

Under the partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, employees of DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain will work to mentor youths as they transition to the working world. The activities include job orientation to help young people understand the job market, soft and basic skills training to improve employability, and entrepreneurship to empower them to become independent and make their dreams come true.

“This partnership is important to us because education is fundamental to greater stability and prosperity for individuals and society. Through these collaborative efforts, I believe we will have more opportunities to help train our youth and prepare them for employment and independence. This is part of our commitment to invest in the next generation of leaders and assist them in developing skills and capabilities for a better future,” said Nigel Lockett, Country Manager of DHL Express Philippines.

“When it comes to our GoTeach activities, our employees share their time and individual skills and experiences in mentoring and developing young leaders. This is a rewarding experience for both and a great opportunity for the youth to expand and explore different career paths,” said Bevan Noel Williams, Country Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Philippines.

“This partnership with SOS Children’s Villages is a testament to our commitment to helping improve the employability of young people as part of our GoTeach activities. We are honored to provide mentorship and other resources to our youth and help them find success in their chosen careers,” said Yvonne Lee, Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding Philippines.

Hashtag: #DHL

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Philips Monitors presents the Philips Momentum 279M1RV and 329M1RV, Optimized and Designed for Xbox Gaming with HDMI 2.1

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2022 – Philips Monitors has collaborated with Xbox to introduce the Momentum 279M1RV and 329M1RV, two models designed and optimized for the ultimate Xbox gaming experience. These Red Dot 2020 award-winning gaming models feature HDMI 2.1 4K gaming with high-speed refresh rates on the big screen, low latency mode, and many more essential gaming features to enhance users’ gaming experience.

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Ultra-Smooth HDMI 2.1, UltraClear 4K UHD Xbox Gaming, Enhanced by Xbox Game Mode, VESA DisplayHDR 600, and Low Latency Gaming

Partnering with Xbox, the Philips Momentum 279M1RV and 329M1RV are validated to deliver the best Xbox Series X/S visual performance with Xbox Game Mode, providing the ultimate high-performance Xbox gaming experience that is fully optimized for everything Xbox has to offer. Both the Philips Momentum 279M1RV and 329M1RV feature HDMI 2.1, the latest HDMI cable connection that has up to triple the bandwidth of HDMI 2.0, allowing for even higher resolutions and frame rate. Beyond providing brilliant visuals, these monitors leverage HDMI 2.1’s ability by featuring UltraClear 4K UHD resolution at 120Hz for Xbox gaming, meaning these monitors’ high-speed refresh rates will display enemy movements on-screen with the smoothness and clarity, allowing you to target and identify enemies with ease. Further enhancing these visuals are VESA-certified DisplayHDR™, IPS Nano Color technology, and Variable Refresh Rate, optimizing your Xbox gaming experience by creating a more smooth, vivid, and detailed gaming scene alongside accurate, and lush colors. In addition, these Philips Momentum monitors also feature Low Latency Gaming, providing valuable support for reaction time-sensitive games, where low lag and fast pixel response are crucial for competitive gaming.

Designed for a Maximized Immersive Experience

Designed to further enhance gamers’ level of immersion, the Philips Momentum 279M1RV and 329M1RV both feature DTS Sound™, enabling an immersive virtual surround sound experience, complete with rich bass, dialog enhancement, and maximized volume levels free of any clipping or distortion. Reinforcing this immersive experience, Ambiglow innovatively enhances the content on the screen by creating a halo of light from the monitor which continuously adapts the color and brightness of the emitted light to match an image analyzed by the monitor’s fast processor. This unique and immersive viewing and hearing experience is ideal for any form of visual entertainment.

Both the 279M1RV and 329M1RV include their own unique specialties which give gamers a significant competitive edge. The 279M1RV features NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility, optimizing graphic synchronization by offering variable refresh rate, syncing the monitor’s refresh rate with the graphic card’s output for a much smoother gaming experience where images are consistently sharp and detailed. The 329M1RV features 1 ms (MPRT) fast response, eliminating smearing and motion blur to deliver a sharper and more visually precise gaming experience, ideal for gamers who play fast-paced and twitch-sensitive games.

Recognized as Some of the Best Monitors in the Industry

The Philips Momentum 279M1RV and 329M1RV include all the essential features for modern connectivity options, multi-tasking, and quality ergonomics, including USB-C technology, MultiView, and flexible ergonomic adjustments respectively. For gaming enthusiasts who spend hours immersing themselves in their favorite gaming worlds, these Philips Momentum monitors also feature Low Blue Mode and Flicker-free Technology, allowing gamers to spend longer hours in front of the computer screen with significantly reduced eye fatigue and strain. Philips Monitors’ partnership with Microsoft in delivering optimal monitors for Xbox console gaming is yet another mark of Philips Monitors commitment to their customers, delivering them high quality products, pioneering innovation, and understanding thoroughly what users desire and need.

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Hashtag: #PhilipsMonitors

About Philips Monitors

Philips was founded as far back as 1891 in the Netherlands, and has since engaged in more than a century of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Thanks to the company developing timeless business values, Philips has become one of the most highly recognized and trusted brands in the world today. This comes from a tradition of caring about people’s needs, innovating based on ever-changing insights, and working to make a positive change in people’s lives – traditions as meaningful now as they were in the company’s beginnings.

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