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Lee Kum Kee Receives Funding Approval from Re-industrialisation Funding Scheme

Set Up a New Oyster Sauce Smart Production Line in Hong Kong which Will Double Production Capacity

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 22 April 2022 – Lee Kum Kee (Hong Kong) Foods Limited announces that it has received the approval of HKD 15 million, which is the maximum level of funding support, under the Re-industrialisation Funding Scheme (RFS) of the Innovation and Technology Commission in Hong Kong. The funding will be used to set up a new Oyster Sauce Smart Production Line in its headquarters at Tai Po InnoPark (formerly known as “Tai Po Industrial Estate”). Ms. Rebecca Pun, the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology and Mr. Indiana Wong, Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Funding Schemes), as well as Ms. Katty Lam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Mr. Alan Lui, Chief Financial Officer of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited signed the funding agreement at the signing ceremony on 21 April.

Ms. Rebecca Pun (second left), the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology and Mr. Indiana Wong (first left), Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Funding Schemes), as well as Ms. Katty Lam (second right), Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Alan Lui (first right), Chief Financial Officer of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited sign the funding agreement at the signing ceremony.

Ms. Rebecca Pun (second left), the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology and Mr. Indiana Wong (first left), Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Funding Schemes), as well as Ms. Katty Lam (second right), Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Alan Lui (first right), Chief Financial Officer of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited sign the funding agreement at the signing ceremony.

The new Oyster Sauce Smart Production Line will commence operation in the first quarter of 2024. The total investment cost will be HKD 46 million, of which HKD 31 million will be invested by Lee Kum Kee. The new fully automated production line will produce 20,000 bottles of oyster sauce per hour, doubling the production capacity of oyster sauce at the Tai Po Plant. In addition, the project will make use of AI technology to monitor the production process and collect production data in real-time, thus enhancing our product traceability and overall operational efficiency.

Ms. Katty Lam, CEO of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited, said, “We are glad to receive funding support for our new Oyster Sauce Smart Production Line project under the RFS. Upholding the spirit of ‘Constant Entrepreneurship’, Lee Kum Kee is committed to implementing digital upgrade and smart factory transformation, in order to enhance our production efficiency and satisfy consumer needs.”

ABOUT LEE KUM KEE

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 by its founder Mr. Lee Kum Sheung. With its sustainable development in 134 years, Lee Kum Kee has become a household name of sauces and condiments, as well as an international brand and “a symbol of quality and trust”. Spanning over three centuries, Lee Kum Kee is a globally renowned multinational corporation offering over 200 types of sauce and condiments to over 100 countries and regions. Please visit for further details.

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Authorities Acknowledge Waste Collection Problems in Vientiane Capital

Waste Management in Vientiane Capital
Garbage trucks at the city landfill (Photo: Lao Ecnomic Daily)

Residents have taken to social media recently to express dissatisfaction with collection services, which have seen major delays.

Sustainability Gets a Boost With New Healthy Ready-To-Eat, Ready-To-Cook Meals

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 April 2022 – According to research one pound of meat uses up to 13 pounds of grain and 2,500 gallons of water, while livestock occupies 45% of the earth’s total land, which means 1 – 2 acres of rainforest are cleared every second.

The battle for sustainability on planet earth is real, and we cannot win it without transforming our food ecosystem. A new food series backed by 26 years of manufacturing experience intends to make a difference by reducing the environmental impact of our current meal choices.

Together with its focus on innovation and state of the art production technology, Hoshay Food has launched a range of plant-based food that caters to a variety of cuisines.

“More ethical, more sustainable and more options, that is what our latest food series is all about. We have always been passionate about creating tasty meat alternatives to better our health, the environment and animal welfare, while expanding consumers’ choices. As such our latest three series of plant-based products are specially developed to satisfy taste buds and at the same time be responsible for our increased consumption,” elaborates Chris Ooi, CEO of Hoshay Food.

What goes into these foods is equally important and great care is taken in the selection of ingredients which are all natural, these include tofu and shiitake mushrooms.

Among the hot favourites are the Hoshay Crispy Fried Chicken, which is pre-fried and coated with herbs and spices, and the soft and buttery Hoshay Unagi which comes drizzled with a specially made vegan teriyaki sauce.

Impressive and surprising is how most customers have described Hoshay’s new offerings.

Food preferences, choices and eating habits can make a difference in significantly reducing the environmental impact of the average person.

With the classic tastes of western delights, guilt-free snack options and ready to go meals that Hoshay’s Sizzle, Munchies and Now food series have to offer, it will certainly be easier for foodies looking to replace their everyday meals with something more environmentally friendly.

These yummy plant-based environmentally friendly delights are conveniently available at Jollibean Vegan, The Rebel Company Café & Bar, Fitthree, Tonichi Tsukemen and Southwest Punggol.

Be sure to check out the different ranges that each of these brands carry.

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De Beers Group Invests US$2 Million In Kelp Blue, An Innovative Start-Up Focused on Growing Underwater Kelp Forests to Lock Away CO2

The investment supports a pioneering nature-based solution for sequestering carbon and increasing biodiversity, while supporting job creation and sustainable economic development in Namibia

– De Beers will have access to potential carbon credits generated by Kelp Blue to complement the company’s core carbon reduction and removal strategies as it strives to be carbon-neutral across its operations by 2030

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach – 22 April 2022 – De Beers Group today announced it is investing US$2 million in Kelp Blue, an innovative start-up focused on growing and managing large-scale giant kelp forests, initially off the Namibian coast. These underwater forests have the potential to safely and permanently lock away vast amounts of CO2 in the ocean. Research has shown that kelp forests have carbon sequestration properties exceeding those of terrestrial forests and that they help sustain healthy marine ecosystems, providing food and shelter for countless species.

In line with De Beers Group’s Building Forever sustainability goals, the investment supports a pioneering nature-based solution for sequestering carbon and enhancing biodiversity, while also delivering skills development and job creation in Namibia, where De Beers has recovered diamonds in joint venture partnership with the Namibian Government for almost three decades.

In 2021, Kelp Blue was awarded a licence to cultivate Giant Kelp off the coast of Namibia and is now in the pilot phase. The business will contribute infrastructure development in and around the town of Lüderitz, benefitting the local community by creating employment and upskilling opportunities in kelp cultivation and processing. During the pilot phase, the business will generate a range of direct and indirect jobs in biotechnology, engineering, processing, support services and logistics in Namibia

The initiative will also support De Beers in its goal of being carbon neutral across its operations by 2030. While De Beers Group’s primary focus in achieving this goal will be on increasing efficiency and replacing fossil fuel and fossil-based energy from its operations with renewable alternatives, carbon credits resulting from the investment in Kelp Blue will support the company in removing any remaining emissions, alongside other nature-based initiatives.

Neil Ventura, Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Innovation at De Beers Group, said: “We are committed to being carbon neutral across our operations by 2030, and to achieve this ambitious target we will need to recover a share of our emissions after we have removed and replaced the majority of the fossil fuel energy in our business. Instead of simply purchasing carbon credits on the market, we are looking to identify potential long-term, sustainable and innovative nature-based solutions for this – particularly those that can deliver additional carbon capture benefit beyond our own business. While there is still work to be done to understand more about the scale of opportunity, Kelp Blue is an innovative start-up with significant potential, and we are proud to invest in its future.

“Alongside protecting the natural world, another priority of our Building Forever sustainability framework is to partner with communities in our host countries on sustainable development opportunities. The potential benefits in Lüderitz and elsewhere in Namibia – in terms of employment and supporting ‘green’ solutions to wider challenges – highlight just how well Kelp Blue’s objectives align with our own sustainability approach.”

Daniel Hooft, Founder and CEO of Kelp Blue said: “We are very pleased to have De Beers alongside us, thinking about the future, today. De Beers has communicated its commitment to protecting the natural world through its 2030 Building Forever sustainability goals, with its focus on carbon neutrality, minimising its water footprint and delivering a net positive impact on biodiversity. These are one hundred per cent aligned to Kelp Blue’s core passion and purpose. De Beers’ early investment in our offshore pilot – a world first in terms of scale and ambition – specifically helps us accelerate the quantification and verification of the carbon sequestration pathways, which is essential for the whole seaweed industry in terms of scientifically establishing the potential of this novel nature-based solution.”

About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of the De Beers Group strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions, such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives GemFair and Tracr. De Beers Group is committed to ‘,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit .





About Kelp Blue

Kelp Blue is a sustainable oceanic aquaculture enterprise focused on addressing the challenges of climate change and restoring the health of marine ecosystems through cultivating giant kelp. The kelp canopy will be harvested year-round to produce sustainable agri-foods and bio-stimulants. Founded in 2020, Kelp Blue has its headquarters in The Netherlands and operations in Namibia. Kelp Blue’s management team delivers accelerated change by combining decades of experience and expertise from multiple industries. Through the creation of marine ecosystems, Kelp Blue’s Namibian operations are aligned with the UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goal Number 14: Life below water. Kelp Blue is committed to diversity, 60% of the workforce is female. Visit to learn more.

#debeers #naturaldiamonds #sustanability

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SIBUR provides new payment options and logistic features in China

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach – 22 April 2022 – SIBUR, the largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia and one of the fastest-growing companies in the global petrochemicals industry, announces new payment options and logistics features in Сhina.

From February, SIBUR promotes offshore Renminbi (RMB) trade settlement in China, to bring a diverse product offering to Chinese customers. This new option offers local customers greater payment flexibility, which will in turn help SIBUR strengthen market positions.

SIBUR’s offering to the Chinese market is further supported by its significant expanse of inland rail routes for product delivery. This makes the Company uniquely placed among exporters in terms of its highly developed logistics system. Following several years of widening its transportation options, SIBUR now offers delivery to more than 8 inland destinations (Chengdu, Chongqing, Linyi, Yiwu, Shengyang, Suzhou, Shijiazhuang and other) for the convenience of local customers. SIBUR is currently the only import supplier in China who can provide such extensive regional coverage to local customers with a short lead-time.

About SIBUR

SIBUR is Russia’s largest integrated petrochemical company and one of the fastest growing global petrochemical players, with approximately 50,000 employees. The Company’s unique vertically integrated business model enables it to deliver highly competitive products used in the consumer goods and automotive industries, as well as construction, energy, chemistry and other industries across 100 countries.

SIBUR helps to reduce CO2 emissions stemming from the burning of oil and gas extraction by-products by processing them into valuable petrochemical products.

Learn more at:

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Hanoi to Ban Motorbikes in 2025

People ride motorbikes on Hanoi's Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, September 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh
People ride motorbikes on Hanoi's Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, September 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh.

In a controversial decision designed to reduce emissions and road congestion, the Hanoi People’s Committee plans to ban motorcycles, scooters, and motorbikes in its core districts in 2025.

Thousands of visitors marveled at Castello CUBE during Biennale – European premiere for unique golden artwork in Venice

VENICE, ITALY – Newsaktuell – 21 April 2022 – The Castello CUBE is a unique artwork. Never before in history has this much gold been worked into one artwork. Today, thousands of visitors enjoyed the rare opportunity to marvel at the CUBE during the Venice Biennale, where – under the highest security precautions – Niclas Castello’s work was exhibited for a few hours near the Ca’ di Dio.

The Castello Cube in Venice Credit: Sandra Mika

The Castello Cube in Venice Credit: Sandra Mika

The artwork is made of 24-carat, 999.9 fine gold, weighing 186 kilos. To create a work like this has been a pioneering achievement.

The excitement of the people in Venice made the silent object part of a lively happening. Children carefully touched its surface; groups of people took cheerful selfies; art experts discussed the expressiveness and effects of the object.

Art historian Dr. Dieter Buchhart: „The CUBE is a conceptual work that seems to have arrived from another world and is now standing on the cobbles of Venice, without a pedestal.”

Sven Wenzel: “The inimitable artwork by Niclas Castello pioneers a connection between the real artworld and the digital artworld (NFTs).”

This has been made possible by the art and NFT platform “Castello Forum”, which operates with the new crypto currency Castello Coin.

The aim of the platform is to promote talented artists’ projects around the world; to establish them, and to make them accessible to broader audiences.

The artwork is exhibited in public places so that it is accessible to everyone and people have the opportunity to rediscover art in the open space.

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bemyfriends Announces Global Launch of Bespoke Platform Builder b.stage, a New Software Service for Creators and Iconic Brands to Build, Own and Operate Their Own Platform

The SaaS offering provides all the necessary tools to give creators control of their content and data so they can grow their business and connect with fans.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 21 April 2022 – Today, global fandom business builder bemyfriends announced the global launch of b.stage, a bespoke platform builder created to unleash the power of fandom and boost the creator economy. The new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution empowers creators and iconic brands to build and operate their own platform, taking the hassle out of creating while making the process more rewarding.

b.stage offers all the tools and services creators need to form deeper connections with their fans, and helps them turn their creations into a sustainable business with simple transactions. By easily building their own platform through b.stage, creators and iconic brands can give fans content they cannot get anywhere else.

Creators can transform their content into a lucrative business by selling it however they wish – individually, through a subscription, and on a limited or full-time basis. Supporting memberships, digital rewards, e-commerce and more, the solution offers ways to connect with fans that go far beyond likes. It also connects creators with an ecosystem of powerful business partners – known as “b.stage enablers” – offering elite business operations to help grow their business. This allows creators to focus on what they love to do, helping them reach new heights of creativity.

“With b.stage, creators can finally feel the true sense of freedom that comes with owning your own platform,” said Steve Seo, co-CEO of bemyfriends. “Now, instead of bouncing from one platform to another to manage their fanbase, creators can build a home for their content and fans that adds value to their business. Our bespoke platform builder combines our years of experience leading the K-pop fandom industry with technologies that make it easier for creators to reach their potential.”

Placing everything from management tools to monetization and data analysis all in one place, b.stage opens up entirely new ways to connect with fans. Creators can give their fans a glimpse into their lives by posting thoughts, ideas and funny memories, while fans can connect with one another through comments, photos and more.

From the moment a creator builds their platform, anything they share becomes their property. Everything they create, including their data, is directly downloadable, and remains their property even if they decide to leave. Creators also have complete control over how their platform is monetized. Solutions covering everything from one-time payments to donation buttons and subscriptions are embedded in users’ platforms for seamless setup, while a bemyfriends experienced team member can assist with any and all transactions. The signup process is quick and straightforward, and the ability to choose exactly what information members are asked to provide helps creators better understand their fans.

Beginning in the second quarter of 2022, b.stage’s easy-to-read dashboard will offer creators everything they need to manage their e-commerce operations, including global shipping, stock management, payments and more. Creators will receive easy-to-digest data about their fans’ journeys, interests and behaviors.

From K-pop to global brands, the bemyfriends leadership team is built on years of experience in the fandom industry. It all started with Weverse Company, the first company of its kind to introduce fandom technology to global entertainment. Those same fandom gurus then set their sights even higher, developing a home for creators and iconic brands that supports them on an even larger scale. Using the same proven K-pop fandom mechanisms that helped boost the profile of talents like BTS, bemyfriends offers users the best technology, a peerless partnership ecosystem, and access to the communities that make the creator economy a better place for all.

With multiple options available, b.stage makes it easy to select the perfect plan to suit your needs. The solution can be scaled up or down to enable everyone from individual creators to iconic brands to grow their fanbase and make money from their content.

b.stage is already being used by notable celebrities and opinion leaders, as well as esports powerhouses like T1. The platforms these brands and creators developed will help unleash the power of their fandom and take their content and business to the next level. bemyfriends was founded in January of 2021 and has raised more than $10 million in funding since its inception. Check out this brand film to learn more about how bemyfriends is making creating more rewarding.

About bemyfriends

Founded in 2021 by global fandom gurus from the Weverse Company, bemyfriends develops products and services that help creators, artists and iconic brands build strong, lasting businesses and happy fans. Our b.stage solution allows you to build your own bespoke platform, creating a place for your content and fans to call home and helping you foster creativity and grow your reach. From digital content sharing, rewards, membership and data analysis to cross border e-commerce, shipments and global payments, we take advantage of the latest technology to make finding and building your fan community simple. Check out the latest b.stage branded videos to learn more about innovations that are optimized for the fandom industry. For more information on bemyfriends, please visit .

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