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Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement 2021: A Family Themed Christmas Bazaar is coming to town Parent & Kids — Let’s “Shop Social & Learn Social”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2021 – “Shop Social” is the theme of this year’s Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement (TECM), organized by Fullness Social Enterprises Society (FSES). TECM has organized a wide range of online and offline promotional activities with various social enterprises. In addition to the newly enhanced TECM MALL and the annual Shopping Rewards Scheme, a Christmas Bazaar will be held in this coming December 2021! The bazaar will not only feature a wide range of festive gifts and products from local social enterprises, it also offers various performances and workshops for families to enjoy! Besides practicing ethical consumption at the bazaar, attendees can also receive a free goodies bag filled with love upon playing a simple game related to social enterprise where attendees will learn more about the story behind every social enterprise. Through this, we hope all attendees can experience an extra-ordinary Christmas by “Shop Social and Learn Social”.

Shop Social Christmas Bazaar

Date:11th – 12th of December, 2021

Time: 11am to 6pm

Venue:Flat B, 3/F, Shun Luen Factory Building, 86 To Kwa Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

 

Experience an extraordinary Christmas Bazaar

 FSES will host its first Christmas Market from December 11th to 12th for two consecutive days. There will be over 10 social enterprise booths covering a wide range of goods and services at the market. As such, Furry Green transforms leftovers from grocery stores into pet food, Wedo Global has collaborated with a group of ethnic minorities as sewing Ambassador in producing stylish mask and head sets, Hair Rejuvenation Clinic who hires hearing impaired and offers herbal hair treatment products, and Green Ladies & Green Little sells quality second-hand clothing. FSES strongly encourages consumers to shift one-tenth of their expenditures towards consumption at social enterprises as it is one of the ways to  fulfil their social responsibility. This will make the Christmas season more meaningful! What’s a better place for families to celebrate Christmas, come join us at the Shop Social Christmas Bazaar!

 

TECM’s 10th ambassador, Ms Kelly Chen, assisted in setting up the market in person, and casted in a short film for the SE Christmas Market.

 

Family friendly Workshops with Social Enterprises – Sign Up Now for Early  Bird Discount

Not only are the preparations for the Christmas Bazaar in full swing, there are also early bird discount for attendees joining the workshops! If you register for the workshops on TECM MALL (www.tecmmall.hk) on or before December 5th, 2021,  you receive a full rebate on workshop fee to shop at the bazaar! Friends of all ages are welcomed to join! Limited quota applies so act now and visit www.tecmmall.hk to register for your favorable workshops and enjoy it with your loved ones!

Workshop Highlights

DOSHA woodcraft

Is waste wood of no value to you? Ever thought about turning recycled wood into art yourself? DOSHA woodcraft turns this fantasy a reality through this upcycling workshop. DOSHA woodcraft offers remanufactured products, and through consumers purchases, they are contributing to the environment and raising awareness towards environmental issues. The upcycling workshop allows participants to rehabilitate recycled wood into useful products, during which participants are also inspired to cherish natural resources more.

Ways Out Hong Kong

Want to look gorgeous at Christmas? The workshop organized by Ways Out Hong Kong is one that you should not miss, as they combine environment and fashion in one! Ways Out Hong Kong empowers young and disadvantaged women by converting household food waste into jewellery. The workshop will guide participants to understand how to turn peels and vegetable residues into sustainable fashion items!

Silver Yoga

Think yoga is exclusive for young people? Then Silver Yoga will defy everyone’s expectations. Silver Yoga is committed to designing yoga classes for the aged with the intention that they will manage their body health and achieve great health and longevity. As a result, the burden of an aging population on society and the next generation will be relieved! The parent-child yoga workshop will transform senior yoga into a family health exercise to promote harmony across generations. Children are more than welcome to bring their senior parents to participate.

Anew Toys

How can the children’s favourite toys be missing for children during Christmas?  Anew Toys collects and refurbishes old toys so that children can experience the fun of sharing toys and regenerate the value of the old playthings. The workshop allows children to use recycled materials such as fruit nets, old crayons, waste paper, and wine corks to make new toys. Throughout the creation, children can experience the fun of unleashing their creativity, brilliant talent, and developing their problem-solving ability on their own.

Rinato Eco Floral Shop

Rinato Eco Floral Shop uses flowers to express communication, allowing the hearing impaired to connect with the society through floral art. The shop is also committed to promote the concept of environmental protection. The bonsai workshop allows children and parents to make their own by choosing seasonal decoration materials.

About FSES

Fullness Social Enterprises Society (FSES) was set up by the Fullness Christian Social Enterprises (FCSE) as a non-profit organization in 2011. Its mission is to promote the social entrepreneurship development and city transformation in Hong Kong for societal betterment through a team of pracademic and knowledge volunteers.

About TECM

Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement (TECM) is a social innovation platform organized by Fullness Social Enterprises Society connecting different sectors including the government, corporate, social enterprise and public together to strengthen the development of social entrepreneurship, as well as the promotion of ethical consumption in Hong Kong.

For more details, please visit www.tecm.hk or

Facebook : www.facebook.com/TitheEthicalConsumptionMovement/ or

Instagram : www.instagram.com/tecm.hk/

TECM MALL www.tecmmall.hk


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The public beta phase of Meteorite is about to start

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 November 2021 – Meteorite, a decentralized quantitative strategy platform, has announced that it would soon begin public testing. Decentralization is one of the core concepts of blockchain. With the advent of blockchain technology, more and more decentralized platforms are emerging, but quantitative strategy platforms are very rare. Meteorite is a platform for quantitative strategies based on blockchain technology.

 

When blockchain is integrated into quantitative trading, a large number of interactions, whether by users, strategists or the platform itself, will be defined by smart contracts, and all transactions will find an imprint on the blockchain, making it more open and transparent.

 

According to the roadmap, Meteorite will open for global public beta on November 30. Qualification for this public beta will be in the form of a whitelist.

 

Method for inclusion in the whitelist:

  • Top 1000 winners of Meteorite’s global mission activities, event link: https://gleam.io/inmNq/mte
  • Meteorite social media contributors, such as Discord OG identity, Telegram group volunteers and administrators from different countries.
  • All early-stage investment institutions will also receive a certain number of whitelist quotas separately

 

List of early-stage investment institutions:

BAF CAPITAL, DIBI Fund, ALPHAHASH, 99X CAPTIAL, DeepQuant Labs, AsyncVision Capital, Phoenix CAPTIAL, ChainKey Ventures, HASH FREE, ROCKET CAPITAL, IMG Fund, DGIC Ventures, PrimeBlock Capital, WWCA, ELCC CAPITAL, NORTH AMERICA BUSINESS PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION, NewByte Ventures, Z9 Capital

 

The public beta whitelist and tutorial will be released prior to the launch of the public beta. Users who qualify for the public beta whitelist will receive MTE airdrop rewards, provided they follow the tutorial to participate in the test interaction.

 

Website:https://www.mte.cool

Telegram:https://t.me/meteorite_official

Discord:https://discord.gg/9NRUyc6uqN

Twitter:https://twitter.com/MeteoriteQT

Medium:https://meteorite-qt.medium.com/

#Meteorite

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong awarded the Autonomous Vehicle System Advisory Project at Hong Kong International Airport

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2021 – TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong has been awarded the Autonomous Vehicle (“AV”) System Advisory Services Contract for Airport Autonomous Transportation System (“AATS”) by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA). This is expected to be the first commercial autonomous transportation system in Hong Kong and also the first TÜV Rheinland Greater China autonomous vehicle system advisory project.

TÜV Rheinland’s international team of experts on connected and automated driving possessing many years of professional experience in the automotive industry will deliver the consultancy services in AVs, Vehicle-to-everything (V2X), cybersecurity, functional safety and vehicle type & engineering approval.

 

AVs are commonly driven utilizing digital technology without any human intervention, and driverless assistance systems use advanced technology to recognize and interact with their environment. More than merely recognizing their environment, AVs also need to interact and communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure facilities and passengers.

 

As a leading international provider of technical services, TÜV Rheinland has over a century of experience in automotive testing. We continue to take part in and bear witness to the development of new industry technologies. For the smart transport sector, our services include automotive functional safety, information security, whole vehicle and component product testing and certification, certification and testing of onboard wireless communications, safety assessments for domestic/foreign autonomous vehicles, safety assessments for autonomous driving courses, and independent verification and validation for smart transportation services.

 

Airportcity Link’s Airport Autonomous Transportation System


A series of projects at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are being implemented progressively as part of the “Airport City” development, a blueprint which entails an investment of over HK$40 billion in the 10 years to 2030 by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to enhance the airport’s capacity and functionality while at the same time transforming it into a new landmark and propelling the economic development of Hong Kong and the region. The AA plans to introduce an autonomous transportation system on the Airportcity Link (ACL) to connect the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF) Island and SKYCITY, and extend the system to Tung Chung town centre.

Vientiane Capital to Redevelop Canal Behind Mahosot Hospital

Canal behind Mahosot Hospital
Unlicensed stalls demolished along canal behind Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane Capital (Photo: Vientiane Mai)


Authorities in Vientiane Capital are to redevelop the Don Chan drainage canal behind Masot Hospital and transform it into a clean and attractive area.

Flint Ideas helps local young people to create their own brand

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2021 – More and more young generations start their own businesses. With the rise of individualism, the new generations are using their brands to convey personal messages. In addition, there are now many different types of platforms for everyone to sell their design brands, influencing more young generations to create their own design lives.

 

T-shirts have become the first production choice for many self-made brands as it is the most direct medium for creators in expressing ideas. It enables the public to express personality, lifestyle, and even personal stories through T-shirts. It is about dressing up to tell others: ‘I am what I wear’.

 

Flint Ideas” is one of the most professional uniform companies in Hong Kong. By acknowledging the dreams of many young people, the company has launched a whole-packaged fashion uniform design service that enables customers to express their creative ideas. The company would then provide the most professional advice, such as how fabric and printing technology could affect design and price, depending on the customers’ needs.

 

Flint Ideas Spark Creation‘ has a wealth of experience in garment production, as it has undertaken various types of garment customization. In addition to providing Tee ordering services, customized wind jackets, baseball jackets, down jackets, quilted cotton, team shirts, Polo shirts, class Tee, uniforms, aprons, and various sports shirts could be customized to enable more creative freedom for young people with entrepreneurial dreams.

 

‘Flint Ideas’ understands that many start-up brands have a limit on the number of production orders. Therefore, small order amount would not be a problem for “Flint Ideas”. The emergence of small local brands is of great significance to the new generation. This would provide richer choices to the market.

 

About Flint Ideas Spark Creation

“Flint Ideas” is one of the most professional uniform and shirt printing companies in Hong Kong. The product range includes team shirts, class shirts, class jackets, wind jackets, sweatshirts, printed Tee & uniforms, and suits. The company is a self-built workshop with a modern production line and technical equipment. The quality of their products has always fulfilled each requirement of their customers, given that the production of their shirts, team shirts, and uniforms, has undergone strict quality control procedures. “Flint Ideas” has always insisted on exquisite craftsmanship, affordable prices, and professional services. Therefore, the company has gained the trust and support of its customers, thanks to the good reputation from various schools, uniform teams, and many commercial organizations.

#FlintIdeas

Give Gift Boutique’s Christmas Gift Hampers is Now Ready for Pre-order

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 24 November 2021 – As Christmas is coming, Hong Kong Give Gift Boutique launches over a hundred Christmas hampers, cooperating with young Italian designer Giovanna S. to create stylish hampers with Italian architectural concepts that surpasses tradition.

 

Christmas Style Gives Hampers Multiple Functions

For festive atmosphere, GGB design team put Christmas dolls in hampers with decorated Christmas ribbon and lighting decor, which is perfect to decorate your house and office and will surely bring warmth and joy in the coldest days.

 

France Bordeaux Wine Christmas Hamper v13

  1. France Chateau Campot Lafont AOC / France Bordeaux AOC Wine
  2. Van Gogh Sweets/ French truffle chocolate
  3. TWG Tea Gift Box / Tea Forte Tea Box
  4. Godiva Chocolate / Chocolate
  5. France, Les Ruchers de Bourgogne Honey Jam/ Mrs Bridges Apricot & Peach Preserve Jam
  6. Marks & Spencer, festive cakes / Premium import biscuit
  7. UK, Taylors of harrogate Coffee Bags / Dr. Sutton coffee
  8. England, M5 Brownie Brittle / Import Pastry
  9. Xmas Doll x 1
  10. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  11. red color small tall basket with handle (Color may vary)

Price: $590 HKD

 

Spanish Sparkling Wine Christmas Gift Set S24

  1. Marques de Gelida / Import Sparkling CAVA
  2. Godiva, Belgium, Chocoiste chocolate beans 57g/ Godiva chocolate
  3. Agnes B chocolate beans gift box / imported premium Chocolate
  4. Italy Veggetti / England, Premium import biscuit
  5. Hamlet, Belgium, gold box chocolates /European premium chocolate
  6. Japan, Mary Chocolates / Melbon, Belgium, Delicious Pralines Chocolate
  7. Kobe Fugetsudo X’mas / Premium import biscuit
  8. Belgium Butters Waffle Crisps / Import Waffle Biscotti
  9. French Truffles Chocolate / Melbon, Belgium, Delicious Pralines Chocolate
  10. Xmas Doll x 1
  11. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  12. Premium wooden decorated X’mas tree with gold gift tray (Height 45cm)

Price: $920 HKD

 

Christmas Snacks Hamper v15

  1. Germany, Van Nahmen Organic Juice/ Japanese apple juice
  2. Agnes B / European premium Pastry
  3. HK Peninsula Hotel Christmas Gift Set (Style might varies) /Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong, gift set
  4. TWG Tea Gift Box / Tea Forte Tea Box
  5. Belgium Ducd’O liquer chocolate /European premium chocolate
  6. Royce, Japan, Marshmallow Chocolate / gift set
  7. Spanish, Finca La Rosala, GOURMET TRUFFLE MARCONA ALMOND / Master Wan Sugar Coated Pecan
  8. Marks & Spencer healthy cereal bars / Premium european import biscuit
  9. Marks & Spencer, cheese stick / England, Premium import biscuit
  10. UK, Miller’s Harvest crackers/ premium import biscuit
  11. France, Les Ruchers de Bourgogne Honey Jam/ Mrs Bridges Apricot & Peach Preserve Jam
  12. Xmas Doll x 1
  13. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  14. Specialized picnic style gift Basket (style may vary)

Price: $1135 HKD

 

Red Wine Christmas Gift Set S28

  1. California Red, U.S.A, Carlo Rossi smooth red wine (or equivalent)
  2. Gavottes, France, Brittany Crepes Chocolate / Truffettes de France, France, Organic Truffles Dark Chocolate
  3. Maitre Truffout / Melbon, Belgium, Delicious Pralines Chocolate
  4. European Premium import biscuit or breadstick
  5. Victor & Hugo Chocolate Cereal Balls / Premium import biscuit
  6. Xmas Doll x 1
  7. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  8. Christmas hemisphere design basket

Price: $415 HKD

 

Over a hundred Business Christmas Hampers

At the end of the year, companies offer their business partners, VIP customers and hard-working employees Christmas gifts. GGB launched over a hundred Christmas hampers in classical business style with prices start at $370HKD, matching wine, fruits and chocolate with delicacies from all over the world, such as Spanish ham, caviar, black truffle sauce and so on. Different packaging styles meet various needs. Picnic style baskets are simple and functional and leather hampers show elegance and are able to stand the tests of time. Professional delivery service ensures the gift will arrive safely on time.

 

Spanish Sparkling Wine Christmas Hamper v6

  1. Marques de Gelida / Import Sparkling CAVA
  2. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong chocolate gift box / Godiva chocolate gift box set
  3. Godiva Assorted Chocolates gift box(Style might evolve) / European premium chocolate gift box
  4. David Off, Switzerland , Fine Aroma Café / Premium instant coffee
  5. Michelin Star Reign – Picasso licensed designer giftbox/European premium Cookies or chocolate gift box
  6. Portlock, U.S.A., Smoked Salmon Pate 99g / Olasagasti tuna trunk in olive oil
  7. TEA FORTE / England, M5 Tea Adventure
  8. UK, ASHERS Whisky cake / European import Pastry
  9. Xmas Doll x 1
  10. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  11. Premium wooden decorated X’mas tree
  12. Brown color man-made leather hamper (the style may vary)

Price: $1165 HKD

 

Agnes B Christmas Hamper M31

  1. Spain, Giro Ribot sparkling wine
  2. Agnes B / European premium large gift box set
  3. Agnes b Premium instant coffee / Illy Coffee, Italy, Art Collection Coffee
  4. Agnes B / European premium Pastry
  5. Agnes B / Deluxe European premium chocolate gift box
  6. Agnes b / Michelin Star Reign – Picasso designed cookies gift box
  7. Godiva , Belgium, Assorted Chocolates gift box / European premium Cookies or chocolate gift box
  8. Godiva, Belgium, Chocoiste chocolate beans 57g/ Godiva chocolate
  9. HK Peninsula Hotel Scone Set / gift box
  10. HK Peninsula Hotel Walnut Cookies / gift set
  11. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong chocolate gift box / Godiva chocolate gift box set
  12. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong, Original & Almond Dragon Beard Candies / HK Peninsula Hotel Gift Box
  13. David Off / Lady M Blend Coffee
  14. Xmas Doll x 1
  15. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  16. Extra large man-made leather hamper

Price: $2150 HKD

 

France Bordeaux AOC Wine Christmas Hamper L11

  1. France Chateau Campot Lafont AOC / France Bordeaux AOC Wine
  2. Jenny Bakery Cookies HK / Days Gone By – Handmade of Chocolate Discs Cookies
  3. Kobe Fugetsudo Masterpiece of Sweets Wakashi / Days Gone By Candy large gift box
  4. Godiva Chocolate Pretzels / chocolate bar
  5. Fiesta España/Jamon Matanza , Spanish Cured Ham Gift Package
  6. French Truffles Chocolate / Melbon, Belgium, Delicious Pralines Chocolate
  7. Portlock, U.S.A., Smoked Salmon Pate 99g / Olasagasti tuna trunk in olive oil
  8. Premium import biscuit
  9. Xmas Doll x 1
  10. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  11. Man-made Leather Hamper with Handle (dark brown)

Price: $680 HKD

 

Moet & Chandon Christmas Hamper H32

  1. Moet & Chandon, France, Brut Imperial Champagne Full Bottle 750ml/ Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
  2. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong chocolate gift box / Godiva chocolate gift box set
  3. Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong, Assorted Cookies / gift box
  4. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong, Original & Almond Dragon Beard Candies / HK Peninsula Hotel Gift Box
  5. HK Peninsula Hotel Walnut Cookies / gift set
  6. Peninsula Hotel / Lady M Blend Coffee
  7. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong, Chocolate Covered Caramelised Macadamia / cookies
  8. Xmas Doll x 1
  9. Gift Wrapping with decorated Xmas Ribbon x1
  10. Brown color man-made leather hamper (the style may vary)

Price: $1895 HKD

 

Inspiria Christmas Gift Hampers in Italian Architectural Style

GGB collaborated with with Giovanna S., a young and talented designer from Italy, to create stylish hampers with European style pattern and streamlined structural design and each hamper has “ARTICOLO Items Space” and “TEMATICA Theming Space”, which makes it a work of art showing personal tastes. Additionally, the decor space carries DC electricity and can bespoke any Light / Motor / Sound / Detect / Screen electric elements that makes the gift unique and playable.

 

Inspiria Italian Design Hampers 1111A1

  1. Marques de Gelida / Import Sparkling CAVA
  2. Peninsula Hotel, Hong Kong chocolate gift box / Godiva chocolate gift box set
  3. Godiva Xmas Selection Chocolates Gift Box (Style might evolve)
  4. Godiva Masterpieces Chocolate Cookies/Godiva Chocolate
  5. Marks & Spencer OAT breakfast biscuits (the flavour may vary.) / England, Premium import biscuit
  6. Lane Crawford – Fortnum & Mason, England, breakfast blend tea / England, Harrods Tea Adventure
  7. Spain, El Brezal Natural Honey / France, Les Ruchers de Bourgogne Honey
  8. Xmas Surprise me lighting Decor (the style may vary.)
  9. Inspiria (color can vary)

Price: $1020 HKD

 

Inspiria Italian Design Hampers 1112A2

  1. France Chateau Campot Lafont AOC / France Bordeaux AOC Wine
  2. Cafe de lucca cream wafers / Premium import biscuit
  3. Maitre Truffout / Melbon, Belgium, Delicious Pralines Chocolate
  4. UK Convivial Yorkshire / Premium import biscuit
  5. Cavendish & Harvey, Germany, Premium Candy in Metalic Case 175g / France, Les Ruchers de Bourgogne Honey Sweets
  6. Premium import biscuit
  7. Xmas Surprise me lighting Decor (the style may vary.)
  8. Inspiria (color can vary)

Price: $585 HKD

 

Christmas Gift Hamper XC02

  1. Japan Aomori, 100% Apple Juice /Germany, Van Nahmen Organic Juice
  2. HK Peninsula Hotel Walnut Cookies / gift set
  3. Godiva Milk Chocolate Truffle Biscuits / European premium Cookies or chocolate gift box
  4. Michelin Star Reign – Picasso licensed designer giftbox/European premium Cookies or chocolate gift box
  5. Marks & Spencer Cheese Twists / England, Premium import biscuit
  6. Illy Coffee, Italy, Art Collection Coffee /Premium instant coffee
  7. Spain Almondeli Nuts / Master Wan Sugar Coated Pecan (Special Version)
  8. Xmas Surprise me lighting Decor (the style may vary.)
  9. Inspiria (color can vary)

Price: $995 HKD

 

Order Now

GGB Christmas Hampers:

https://www.givegift.com.hk/%E8%81%96%E8%AA%95%E7%A6%AE%E7%89%A9Hamper

Bulk Order: https://www.givegift.com.hk/shop/s/how_to_bulk_order

About Give Gift Boutique

Established in 2008, Hong Kong Give Gift Boutique has been searching for high-quality gifts from around the world with rigorous attitudes for over a decade. GGB is popular and known for comprehensive, professional and excellent services, providing fresh flower bouquets, same day flower delivery, Christmas gifts, Christmas hampers, birthday gifts, new year gifts and so on.

#GiveGiftBoutique

Laos Imposes Fines of Up to LAK 9 Million for Unauthorized Mapping

Mapping Laos


Unauthorized mapping will attract fines of up to LAK nine million under a new law on surveying and mapping approved by the National Assembly.

Laos Confirms 1,336 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Vientiane Covid Update


Laos has recorded 1,336 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, and five new deaths.