Health officials in Laos say some 6,700 people die from smoking-related diseases each year, with the use of e-cigarettes on the rise among youth.
Health officials in Laos say some 6,700 people die from smoking-related diseases each year, with the use of e-cigarettes on the rise among youth.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Established in 1963 and still expanding, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked among the best research universities internationally, 39th in the World# and 7th in Asia*. As a pioneering institution, the University gathered a team of worldwide scholars and scientists, globally appreciated for its outstanding research in a wide range of disciplines. It is the centre of excellence for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research with a global impact while making significant benefactions to society by transposing research findings into practical utilisation.
The University boasts an array of over 300 research institutes and research centres. It has also established many joint research units partnering with external academic institutions. CUHK has five State Key Laboratories, including Laboratories of Agrobiotechnology, Digestive Disease, Research on Bioactivities and Clinical Applications of Medicinal Plants, Synthetic Chemistry, and Translational Oncology. These state-level laboratories enable the country’s most proficient experts and scholars to conduct leading studies and experiments. It shows a positive growth in the number of high-quality research output covering journal publications, creative and literary works, consulting reports and cases studies, scholarly books, monographs and chapters, conference papers, filed patents, granted patents and many others.
Taking pride in its culture of teaching quality, the University attaches great importance to teaching and learning, so that students can benefit from an education of the highest possible quality. Providing professional guidance builds students’ emerging academic identities and wisdom. CUHK is here to help students realise their potential, develop their skills, and find the best-suited career opportunities.
The University offers a variety of study options to suit the different needs of students, ranging from the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) to Taught Doctoral degree, Taught Master’s degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate.
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) at CUHK now invites the best and brightest students worldwide to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. The Scheme covers the tuition fee, monthly stipend, conference and research-related travel expenses, lodging allowance, and also guarantee on-campus accommodation to support student’s research studies, with generous financial support totaling up US$210,000.
To learn more the details, please visit https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/hkpfs?utm_source=CM&utm_medium=CM&utm_campaign=HKPFS.
#QS World University Rankings in 2022
*Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2021
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Carousell Group, the leading classifieds group in the Greater Southeast Asian region, has announced that it has acquired Ox Street, one of the fastest growing end-to-end marketplaces for authenticated sneakers and streetwear in Southeast Asia, as it sets sights on the US$10 billion sneaker resale market in Greater Southeast Asia.
What started as an underground movement has quickly become mainstream with sneakers emerging as one of the must-haves in men’s accessories. In fact, in 2020, the total global sneaker market revenue was valued at approximately US$70 billion and was forecasted to reach a value of US$102 billion by 20251. Within Southeast Asia, the forecasted yearly growth is over 20%, double the global average.
The partnership reflects Carousell’s deep commitment to reimagining the classifieds experience, with a focus on trust and convenience, to make secondhand the first choice. The Ox Street team inspects and authenticates every pair of sneakers before it reaches its buyers. Carousell’s advanced and intuitive technology, extensive reach, and marketplace liquidity across a wide range of categories, combined with Ox Street’s authentication capabilities will further propel the mutual goal of creating an experience where transacting secondhand is as convenient and trusted as buying first hand.
Leveraging Ox Street’s strong domain expertise in the streetwear industry, Carousell intends to deepen its reach and scale to become a market leader for fashion and luxury goods. It will also allow both marketplaces to capture the growth of the Greater Southeast Asian market across sneakers and more emerging categories driven by Gen Z trends.
The demand for sneakers on both platforms are growing, especially among male users. 70% of Ox Street users are male who spend on average $400 per pair. While on Carousell, 28% of men’s footwear is sold for US$100 to $250, double that of women’s footwear.
“We are excited to partner with Gijs and team in our mission to inspire the world to start selling. We share common values in being user-first and in building communities, as evidenced by the brand love they have created amongst their dedicated community of sneakerheads and fashion enthusiasts, especially amongst the Gen Z. They have also built trust by authenticating every pair of sneakers that gets transacted on the Ox Street marketplace. We see immense opportunity in bringing that capability and their learnings to double down on our recommerce efforts. Most of all, we see this acquisition as joining forces to accelerate our shared vision of making secondhand the first choice.” said Quek Siu Rui, Co-founder and CEO of Carousell.
“We initially started a conversation with Carousell on partnering up to provide authentication as a service for sneakers, but as discussions progressed we found so much common ground in how we see the future, that we decided it would be much more powerful for Ox Street to fully join the Carousell group. Our focus markets align nearly 1 to 1, and in these markets Carousell was actually the first, and remains the largest marketplace for sneakers and streetwear. We started Ox Street to bring a more seamless experience to buying and selling in these categories, and it’s very exciting that we can now continue building our vision for this space on a much larger scale.
With Carousell’s reach and technological capabilities, we can supercharge Ox Street’s ability to innovate and reach more buyers and sellers. Last but not least, we have a lot of shared values and found a very strong cultural fit, and I cannot be more excited to partner with Siu Rui, Marcus, Lucas and the entire Carousell team.” said Gijs Verheijke, the Founder and CEO of Ox Street.
1. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1017918/sneakers-market-value-forecast-worldwide/
Carousell Group is the leading classifieds group in Greater Southeast Asia on a mission to inspire the world to start selling, and to make secondhand the first choice. Founded in August 2012 in Singapore, the group has a leading presence in eight markets under the brands Carousell, Mudah.my, Cho Tot and OneKyat, serving tens of millions of monthly active users. Carousell is backed by leading investors including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, STIC Investments and Sequoia Capital India. Visit here for more information.
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Ox Street is one of the leading end-to-end marketplaces for authenticated sneakers and streetwear in Southeast Asia, focused on Gen Z and Y consumers in the region. There are 85 million Gen Z and Y consumers in Southeast Asia, who together will spend 128 billion USD on fashion in 2025. None of them are wearing suits, and these consumers spend a lot of time on their phones. Ox Street’s mission is to create a new way to shop, where buying and selling second-hand feels just as seamless as a luxury eCommerce experience. The company was founded in November 2019 and is currently operating in 5 markets across Southeast Asia. Learn more about Ox Street here.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Our skin is so delicate that stubborn scars caused by issues from acnes to postpartum stretch marks and subcutaneous tissue injuries seem to never fade once they are formed on our skin. While time surely can heal all wounds, Pretty Beauty Group presents to you our new LDM® (Local Dynamic Micro-Massage) device that can quicken the healing process. Developed by Wellcomet Technology, the new LDM® device combines technologies using thermal energy, biochemistry and mechanics that penetrate deep skin tissues with no pain and side effects. It helps repair skin cells and boost their regenerative power at the roots, thus activating our body’s self-healing process and greatly shortening the scarring process, resulting in an overall smoothing of wounds and a reduced appearance of scars.
Pretty Beauty Group’s Groundbreaking LDM® triple waves ultrasonic technology to repair and rejuvenate
Pretty Beauty Group’s LDM® device uses a patented technology that is beneficial for treating scarring issues. The latest and most upgraded beauty device from the line, LDM®Noblesse is equipped with triple waves ultrasonic technology that can penetrate deep skin tissues and tackle skin problems at the root. Developed by the German leading scientific research team Wellcomet Technology, this device uses technologies combining thermal energy, biochemistry, and mechanics to exploit the effect of ultrasound as fully as possible. Making use of three different ultrasonic frequencies, which helps stimulate and repair the cells of each skin layer.
3 frequencies to tackle skin inflammation issues from acne, wrinkles to stretch marks
Our skin structure is divided into three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. The patented triple-waves ultrasonic technology LDM® Noblesse makes use of the instantaneous change between three frequencies from 1MHz, 3MHz to 10MHz to power a deep penetration into each skin layer within a second, filling up our dermis and hypodermis with moisture and structure which help clear acnes, blackheads, and pigment, tighten sagging skin and smoothen wrinkles. LDM®️Noblesse can also treat troublesome cellulite and stretch marks for pregnant ladies. The highest 10MHz ultrasonic frequency transmitted into 0.3cm depth under our skin layer helps tighten and lighten wrinkles, hence revitalizing our skin to prenatal smoothness.
Treating stubborn scars with no pain, scars, or side effects
Scars form due to excessive cell proliferation during the skin healing process. LDM® Noblesse’s gentle and painless treatment combines technologies using thermal energy, biochemistry and mechanics that helps repair the tearing of capillaries in the epidermis and promote their growth to produce a large amount of VEGF that stops wounds from opening repeatedly, thus reducing the chance of forming scars. For wounds and scars that have already existed, the device’s high-quality ultrasound probe made of titanium helps remove dead skin cells and accelerate the shedding of scab and the overall healing process.
Renew your skin in a 28 days golden cycle
Pretty Beauty Group’s LDM® cell regeneration technology promotes collagen proliferation and replenishes hyaluronic acid in our skin through high-frequency ultrasound waves. The anti-aging Glycosaminoglycan is used to lock in the moisture for our skin, encourage the growth of skin cells and replace the damaged cells within a golden skin renewal cycle of 28 days against aggressors such as weather changes, which tend to make our skin prone to dryness, redness, peeling and sensitivity.
Pretty Beauty Group has been established for 36 years since 1985 and has 16 branches in the premium locations across Hong Kong. Pretty Beauty Group’s beauty equipments meet strict international standards to ensure that it offers exceptional beauty services that are safe, hygienic, and reliable. Delivered by professional and experienced aestheticians, the treatments will grant you confidence and pleasure. To learn more about beauty, skin, and body shape treatments, please visit https://prettybeautygroup.com.
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – With Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Group”) accelerating the integration of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) aspects into its operations, the Group today launched its fifth annual Fraud Awareness Week (FAW), the highlight of a month-long virtual Fraud Awareness campaign which has united many internal and industry participants in a move to promote the fight against fraud, bribery, and corruption.
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– Tan Sri Azam Baki, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
– Dato’ Seri Akhbar Satar, President of the Malaysian Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (MACFE)
– Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
– Maheswari Kanniah, Chief Regulatory Officer of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
Themed ‘Reinforcing Ethical Values through Regulatory Dynamism’, delegates of public listed companies, professional bodies, as well as, over 290 representatives from Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Bursa Malaysia Berhad, Securities Commission Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia, Employees’ Provident Fund and Kenanga Group, have engaged in interactive anti-fraud games and quizzes and seminars designed to enhance awareness on trends and practices surrounding fraud prevention and detection.
While presenting his keynote address at the virtual opening ceremony today, Tan Sri Azam Baki, the Chief Commissioner of MACC remarked, “We need to continuously work in building critical elements of trust and transparency which will ultimately enable Malaysia to achieve its aspiration to be a corrupt-free nation. The dedication and commitment held by Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad through its FAW programme in promoting anti-fraud awareness is outstanding, and I am optimistic that MACC and Kenanga can further strengthen the existing bond in fighting corruption.”
“We are very pleased that we have managed to expand an internal campaign which we started five years ago, into this industry call to action to combat fraud, and at the same time, respond to the United Nations Global Compact’s 10th Principle which emphasises the need for businesses to work against corruption in all its forms. As we work to further incorporate ESG criteria throughout our value chain, we are committed to continue amplifying the importance of accountability, integrity, and good governance and rally more people to join the fight against fraud,” commented Datuk Chay Wai Leong, Group Managing Director, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad.
Maheswari Kanniah, the Group Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer of Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad added, “With the recent spike in cybercrimes, triggered by the sudden shift towards online transactions due to the pandemic, this year’s campaign has been bolstered with an emphasis on cyber security. To safeguard against this concern, we are working hand in hand with regulators, solution providers and the public to raise awareness, tighten controls and enhance measures to manage its risks and exposure.”
“We must educate ourselves on issues relating to fraud and corruption, in addition to being vigilant in taking proactive and preventive steps to deter acts of fraud and corruption. Participating in FAW is one step taken towards being part of the solution as it raises awareness on fraud and corruption,” mentioned Dato’ Sri Akhbar Satar, President of the Malaysian Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (MACFE).
This flagship campaign, which is rolled-out annually in conjunction with the International FAW of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners headquartered in Austin, Texas, serves to complement the full suite of policies, frameworks, and robust internal controls Kenanga Group has in place to embed good business conduct and high standards of integrity, operate ethically and transparently, as well as, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
For more information on Kenanga Group, please visit www.kenanga.com.my.
Established for more than 45 years, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“the Group”) is a financial group in Malaysia with extensive experience in equity broking, investment banking, treasury, Islamic banking, listed derivatives, investment management, wealth management, structured lending and trade financing.
The Group has garnered a host of awards and accolades reflecting its strong market position. It was awarded under the categories of Best Overall Equities Participating Organisation by Bursa Malaysia, Best Overall Derivatives Trading Participant, Best Structured Warrant Issuer, Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation, Best Institutional Equities Participating Organisation Investment Bank; along with Best Trading Participant and Best Institutional Equities Participating Organisation and for Equity and Financial Derivatives for 18 consecutive years. The Group was also accorded the title of Best Institutional Derivatives Trading category by Bursa Malaysia.
The Group continues to be a regular and repeat recipient of distinguished industry accolades, such as the Lipper, Fundsupermart and Morningstar awards. For its continued efforts towards community outreach and employee volunteerism, the Group was awarded the coveted company of the year award for environmental awareness and sustainability at Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2020.
Today, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad is an award-winning leading independent investment bank in the country with a continuous commitment towards driving collaboration, innovation, and digitalization in the marketplace.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Impossible Marketing, Singapore’s leading digital marketing agency, is pleased to announce that it is one of the first pre-approved digital marketing vendors under the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG).
The PSG was introduced in 2018 to help SMEs with their digital transformation journey by providing funding support. In September, it was announced that the grant will expand to include digital marketing solutions, starting from October onwards.
With 10 years of experience under its belt, Impossible Marketing is confident it can help local SMEs achieve their marketing goals and expand their business online.
The 2021 Independent Agency of the Year (Local Hero) is also one of the few marketing agencies in Singapore to offer a full suite of digital marketing solutions, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), lead generation, and social media marketing.
Since Impossible Marketing is a PSG pre-approved vendor, SMEs can defray up to 80 per cent of the cost with the grant. The cost can be further lowered by pairing the grant with the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit.
Eligible employers for SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit will receive a one-off $10,000 credit, which can then be used to cover up to 90 per cent of the remaining out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs.
“Since our establishment in 2012, we have been delivering outstanding results to our clients. Receiving more than 500 positive reviews is the best testament that we are the right marketing partner for you,” said Alan Koh, founder and chief executive officer of Impossible Marketing.
“As a PSG pre-approved vendor for digital marketing solutions, you can now engage our services and get up to 80 per cent funding support.”
Founded in 2012, Impossible Marketing is often recognised as the best SEO Agency in Singapore. Since its inception, it has expanded its services to offer other digital marketing solutions such as Google Ads, social media marketing, video marketing, and many more. With accreditations from Google, Yahoo, Bing, and Facebook, Impossible Marketing knows all the right tips and tricks to get a brand found online.
Follow Impossible Marketing online:
Website: https://www.impossible.sg/
Facebook: @impossiblemarketing | facebook.com/impossiblemarketing/
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Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/impossiblemarketing
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Peruvian agri-food products continue their process of consolidation in Singapore, where exports approached a value of one million dollars in the first half of 2021, representing an increase of 32.4% compared to 2020.
The biggest Peruvian food exports to Singapore are chestnuts, fresh grapes, asparagus, dates and cranberries. These last two experienced spectacular growth, with increases of 309% in the case of dates and 247% in cranberries.
Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Agency (PROMPERÚ) has launched promotional campaigns both online and in local restaurants.
For the second year running, the ‘Super Foods Perú’ promotional campaign has been rolled out in Singapore. This time, Peruvian products were available to buy from the website of supermarket chain Redmart in October, including the ever-popular asparagus and chestnuts, as well as coffee, cocoa, chia and quinoa.
In the restaurant sector, PROMPERÚ has also launched a special campaign to promote pisco, the Peruvian spirit with a Designation of Origin. This drink has seen an upsurge in demand in Singapore, and under the slogan of ‘Pisco Nights’, Singaporeans will be able to enjoy this special beverage in classic cocktails in some of Singapore’s top bars during November to celebrate the country’s bicentenary.
With these promotional actions, PROMPERÚ, through its ASEAN trade office based in Bangkok, seeks to consolidate Peruvian foodstuffs in a market with huge commercial potential. According to the Singapore Food Agency, the country imports 90% of the food it consumes. This figure, along with the high purchasing power of its citizens, places Singapore as a highly attractive destination for Peruvian agri-food products.
PERU IN ASIAN MARKETS
The main destination markets for Peruvian agri-food products in Asia in 2020 were China (US$182 million), Hong Kong (US$158 million), South Korea (US$116 million) and Japan (US$89 million).
In South-East Asia, the main destinations are Indonesia (US$11.5 million), Malaysia (US$6.4 million), Thailand (US$8 million), Vietnam (US$4 million) and Singapore (US$1.4 million).
SUPER FOODS PERÚ
The ‘Super Foods Peru’ brand represents exceptionally high quality Peruvian foods. Grown and harvested in the country’s varied ecosystems – ocean, jungles and mountains – these products offer outstanding nutritional qualities.
Learn more about ‘Super Foods Perú’ here.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 November 2021 – Matrix MMA, a modern combat sports studio located in Singapore, has launched new combat sports classes offering a wide range of martial arts training programs. These new programs are structured to help students of any fitness level achieve their desired fitness goals or attain a higher level of mastery in a specific field of martial arts. Each training session is structured to match the skills and fitness levels of each student.
The training instructors at Matrix MMA are highly certified trainers and coaches, experts in their fields of martial arts and possess in-depth knowledge of the footwork and techniques. They are also medalists of different titles and are qualified to evaluate each student’s fitness level to help them reach their goals.
One of their satisfied students has also publicly praised the structure of Matrix MMA classes and commented on Google, “It didn’t matter the skill level, everyone was so willing to help each other out”. “And that’s not the only impressive thing about their classes. The training is top-notch, and the instructors know what they are doing.”
With the launch of the new classes from Matrix MMA, students can expect to achieve a better level of fitness or even attain a higher level of mastery in different fields of martial arts. Students will have opportunities to take part in local or overseas competitions too.
Established in 2020, Matrix MMA is a Singapore-based combat sports studio specialising in mixed martial arts. Matrix MMA is committed to providing exceptional and quality training for students of any fitness level through its structured training programme planned by its experienced coaches.
At Matrix MMA, the classes focus on techniques and how to apply them in real-life situations and competitions effectively. Matrix MMA aims to provide a holistic training experience for all members so that everyone has a fair chance to participate in competitions locally or globally. They also offer a 1-week trial pass with no obligation to commit for anyone who wishes to give mixed martial art classes a try.
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