Members of the National Assembly and People’s Provincial Assemblies have asked the government to reassess the structure of fuel pricing.
Members of the National Assembly and People’s Provincial Assemblies have asked the government to reassess the structure of fuel pricing.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 November 2021 – The 14th Social Enterprise Summit (“SES”) has brought to a successful close today, Thousands of local and overseas delegates participated online and offline. Themed “Building Blocks of a Regenerative Future”, the four-day SES 2021 curated a series of exciting events on topics covering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Net Zero Emissions, Social Procurement, Data for Good and Entrepreneurship Exchange. It aimed at synergising the collective efforts from the civic sector, businesses, academia and government to contribute to the wellbeing of our society and planet.
Mrs. Rebecca CHOY YUNG, Chair of Social Enterprise Summit Organising Committee expressed at the Concluding Session, “SES has been dedicated to advancing the development of social innovation and entrepreneurship. We are glad to have engaged stakeholders from different sectors to co-create innovative schemes and strategies for achieving a “Regenerative Future”.
The four-day Summit consisted of 14 discussion panels, 3 social innovation visits and 2 interactive workshops, with the participation and engagement of over 70 leaders from over 13 countries and locations. The three-themed tracks covered topics included: co-creating an open knowledge hub on social innovation; building alliances for regional collective impact; and examining strategies for effective resource channelling to bring sustainable growth to social enterprises.
The need to tackle climate change is more pressing than ever with extreme weather affecting every region across the globe. Many countries have made commitments to achieve carbon neutrality, or “net zero” emissions within the next few decades. Under the track of “Bridging Purpose with Actions”, the “Achieving Net Zero: Unlocking Private Capital and Mobilising Resources for Success” session invited Mr Anthony CHEUNG, Board Governor and Convenor of Green Finance of Friends of the Earth (HK); Prof Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist of Institute for the Environment of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Ms Cheuk Wan FAN, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Asia of HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth; Ms Grace HUI, Head of Green and Sustainable Finance of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); and Mr Samuel TANG, Advisor of World Green Organization to explore how cross-sector collaboration among private investments, governments and civil society could transform pledges into plans to accelerate the success of reaching net zero targets by 2050.
Tech-driven social innovation has become the focal point of social entrepreneurs as an effective solution to respond to social issues these days. The “Data for Good” session under the track of “Co-Creating an Open Knowledge Hub for Ecosystem Development” featured Mr Leong CHEUNG, Executive Director, Charities & Community, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr Yue Chun CHAN, Head of Spatial Data Office, Development Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and Mr Kenny SHUI, Assistant Research Director and Head of Economic Development Research, Our Hong Kong Foundation. They had a dialogue on how data-driven social innovation projects have made a breakthrough in solving complicated social challenges.
Today, Asian cities have significantly adopted innovative approach in response to social issues and crises. In particular, topics surrounding environment and technology, community empowerment, and mental health and wellbeing have drawn attention among Asian cities with the provision of increased opportunities for knowledge and experience exchange with one another. The “Asia Youth Entrepreneurship Exchange” session under the track of “Building Alliances for Regional Collective Impact” brought together young social entrepreneurs and changemakers across Asia to showcase their innovation solutions to address today’s social issues. Mr Roy DAHILDAHIL, Co-founder of #MentalHealthPH, Philippines; Ms Hyeonjin KIM, Founder and CEO of KAYD, South Korea; Ms Passawee KODAKA, Founder of Folkcharm, Thailand; Ms Hazel KWEH, Founder and CEO of Bloomback Pte Ltd, Singapore; Ms Ellen LEE, COO of PackAge+, Taiwan; Mr Raymond MAK, Co-founder and CEO of Farmacy Hong Kong, Mr Paddy ROBERTSON, CEO of Smart Air, China and Ms Ovy SABRINA, Co-founder and COO of Rebricks, Indonesia exchanged their entrepreneurial stories and explored ways to drive regional impact with delegates.
The Summit’s Concluding Session themed “Beyond Sustainability” was facilitated by Dr Ilex LAM, Chairman of iEnterprise Foundation. He joined hands with Ms Naomi CHAN, National Executive Vice President of JCI, Hong Kong; Dr Eddy LEE, Founder of 350HK; Ms Nicolette TONG, Executive Vice President of The Wave; and Mr YUEN Shu Wah, Founding Chairman of Gratia Foundation Limited to examine visions of sustainability in the post-pandemic era and prospects of the future “regenerative” development.
The SIE Fund hosted a Social Innovation Exhibition with the theme of “Creating Social Value with Novelties” during the first two days of SES 2021 at the HKCEC. The Exhibition showcased its two flagship projects, namely “Gerontechnology Platform” and “FOOD-CO”, as well as the first “Pay-for-Success” project, that manifested how cross-sector collaboration contributes to poverty alleviation in Hong Kong.
Social Enterprise Summit (SES) is a cross-sector platform to inspire and empower social innovation and social entrepreneurship. The flagship International Symposium builds on the experiences of over 70 speakers and attendances from 10 locations to inspire, innovate, connect and collaborate with delegates from the civic society, businesses, government and academic sectors from Hong Kong, China; Asia Pacific region and beyond to advance positive societal changes. Community engagement activities are held in nine different districts in Hong Kong during the year to expand the participation and reach beyond the conference rooms, applying knowledge, social entrepreneurship and innovative mindsets to various day to day life settings. Official Website: http://www.ses.org.hk
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A man has been hospitalized with serious electrical burns after attempting to steal electrified cables along the Laos-China Railway.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 November 2021 – On November 6, TRON’s official account announced that Justin Sun, founder of TRON, will attend SFF 2021 Singapore Fintech Festival and will deliver a keynote speech.
Organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is the world’s largest gathering for the FinTech community. SFF 2021 will take place from November 8 to 12 as a hybrid digital and physical event, welcoming guests both online and offline. The first two days (November 9-10) of the SFF will feature a hybrid conference and exhibition; and on November 11 and 12, participants can attend this global summit online and at physical venues as well. The online conference covers themed forum sessions, online exhibitions, one-to-one media collaboration, and workshops.
In addition to TRON, industry giants such as AMTD Group, Microsoft, Ant Group, Tencent, Mastercard, Temasek, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, HSBC, and PayPal have also confirmed participation in SFF 2021.
The theme for SFF 2021 is “Web 3.0”. This event will provide global professionals with an opportunity to discuss together how Web 3.0 and key technological breakthroughs will drive financial services forward. In particular, the conference will investigate the three far-reaching factors that may reshape financial services in the next decade, including reconfiguration of financial products and services delivery through embedded finance (EmFi), decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital currencies, integration of ESG into the core design of financial services, as well as wide adoption of foundational digital infrastructure (digital identity, trusted data exchanges, and interoperable payment systems as well as consent systems).
The 2021 Singapore FinTech Festival will also host deep-dive sessions, where participants will explore how Web 3.0 can be used to enhance the efficiency of financial intermediation, advance key objectives such as green finance and financial inclusion, and examine the impact on financial regulation and supervision.
TRON, one of the top three public chains in the world, has been invited to this FinTech Festival. Founded by Justin Sun in 2018, TRON went on a fast track to grow into an industry leader within only a few years and is now among the top three public chains across the globe. Today, it boasts an all-round blockchain ecosystem with 60 million users, over 2.5 billion transactions, and the world’s highest stablecoin circulating supply.
The fifth SFF held in 2020 featured an online fintech exhibition. The event had over 560 speakers delivering presentations at the forum and more than 500 businesses attending, and it hosted more than 100 innovative PITCH events, which together attracted a total of 60,000 attendees from 160 countries and regions. Cumulative views of the forum totaled 3.5 million.
Laos has recorded 960 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, as well as three new deaths.
LONDON, UK – EQS Newswire – 5 November 2021 – MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, has today announced it has agreed to the terms for the acquisition of Approved Air Ltd in the UK, as the most recent step in its extensive acquisition drive. Subject to regulatory approval, Approved Air will be part of MBH’s Engineering vertical business line.
With this acquisition and the continued diversification of companies becoming part of the MBH Corporation, the MBH portfolio now stands at 27 companies across 8 industry sectors and five countries.
Established by David Williams in 1998 as DWCS in Somerset, UK, and becoming Approved Air in 2010, the company provides high quality validation/verification testing of medical facilities to ensure compliance with Health Technical Memorandums [HTM’s] and as independent specialists gives objective assessments and supports with improvement plans to keep both patients and staff safe. Specific services include particle counting, duct dust sampling, CO & CO2 monitoring, active air sampling and temperature & humidity testing amongst other essential services.
Within healthcare establishments, with the life expectancy of buildings and equipment forever being extended, there is a need for more robust monitoring and management of systems and processes to keep patients and staff safe. Having partnered with several NHS Trusts over many years, Advanced Air delivers a safe and efficient service with the flexibility required within an NHS Trust environment.
Approved Air’s unaudited revenues for full year 2021 were GBP1.7m. The total consideration for the acquisition of Approved Air will be approximately GBP2.7m to GBP3.4m which will be settled by way of a listed bond in accordance with the MBH bond programme with the following terms:
David Williams, Director, Approved Air commented: “Becoming part of MBH and a PLC is a logical and exciting next move for us. We are operating in an important area that has had further light thrown on it from the on-going global pandemic situation. Becoming part of the MBH Corporation should allow us to be even more successful in winning important contracts with healthcare establishments”.
Callum Laing, CEO, MBH Corporation Plc, said: “Not only am I pleased to welcome such a successful company as Approved Air to the MBH Corporation, but it’s also particularly satisfying to welcome a company that is involved in such important work to support healthcare establishments across the UK. David and Caroline Williams and their team have an exciting future ahead”
Bond Programme and Number of Shares on Issue
MBH has utilised approximately EUR35m of its bond programme leaving a balance of EUR15m to be utilised if required.
The number of shares issued at the date of this release is 80.7 million.
Approximately 70% of MBH shares are owned by the Principals in the Group. To further support the company, it is estimated that at least 40% of the Group Principals are engaged in repeat monthly purchases of shares on-market.
Approved Air provides high quality validation/verification testing of medical facilities to ensure compliance with Health Technical Memorandums [HTM’s] and as independent specialists give objective assessments and support with improvement plans to keep both patients and staff safe. Specific services include particle counting, duct dust sampling, CO & CO2 monitoring, active air sampling and temperature & humidity testing amongst other essential services. The company was established by David Williams in 1998 in Somerset, UK.
MBH Corporation plc (M8H:GR) is a diversified investment holding company, listed on the Frankfurt and Dusseldorf Stock Exchanges and the OTCQX in New York (MBHCF). The company acquires small to medium enterprises across multiple geographies and sectors that are well established, profitable and looking to scale. By leveraging the Agglomeration strategy, MBH Corporation plc is able to create substantial shareholder value through the consistent and accretive acquisition of excellent companies.
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – Building on the excitement from the PUBG MOBILE PRO LEAGUE MY/SG SEASON 4 (PMPL MY/SG S4) where Geek Fam was crowned Champion, PUBG MOBILE Esports is launching its first-ever awards show, the PMPL MY/SG S4: Golden Bullet Awards in collaboration with MDEC and eGG Network. Happening at the MYCDF 2021 on 1st – 30th November 2021, PUBG MOBILE fans can vote for their favourite nominees from now till 12 November 2021 at MYDCF 2021 cyber world.
Golden Bullet Awards – PUBG
Aiming to honour the greatness and creativity of players, teams, and talents in the PUBG MOBILE esports scene, the Golden Bullet Awards will recognise a wide range of categories, featuring the best players and talents in the recent PMPL MY/SG S4. In addition to official recognition by PUBG MOBILE Esports, each winner will receive a Golden Bullet Trophy Award.
“During these challenging times, we have witnessed tremendous growth of the local esports industry, thanks to the opportunity it provided for our fans to stay excited and connected. This was demonstrated by the success of PMPL MY/SG Season 3 & 4. With over 36 days of competition and 13,000,000+ watch hours, we saw the local esports community come together in excitement and camaraderie. As such, we want to continue the excitement for our fans by participating as a Legendary Partner in MYDCF 2021, in collaboration with MDEC. As the only game in the Legendary category, fans will be able to take part in the Golden Bullet Award and vote for their favorite talents, players and teams and experience the PUBG MOBILE booth.” said Oliver Ye, Director of PUBG MOBILE SEA.
“MDEC would like to engage with youths and communities, in our continuous support towards digital content. And for that, we thank PUBG MOBILE for their involvement with MYDCF and their continuous support and effort to rally the gaming community with events and activities like the Golden Bullet Awards and various esports initiatives.” said Gopi Ganesalingam, MDEC’s Chief Digital Industry Officer (CDIO)
The list of category and nominees for PMPL MY/SG S4 Golden Bullet Award are:
Award Category |
Nominees |
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Most Valuable Player |
GeekDamRude |
TSiSh0tzMX |
YoodoLexALL |
AIGiZaneR2K |
RSGRex |
Best Support |
4RivalsPEMBURU |
GEEKŠnipesMVP |
AxisKacang5usu |
TSMADTOIMX |
S9Hahaman |
Best Scouter |
GEEKQb |
EvosVipInSomns |
S9HahaBrav01 |
SMGJennyUM |
TSJumper01MX |
Best Ingame Leader |
GEEKDamRUDE |
AxisVOKEYOP |
4RivalsAppy |
TSMADTOIMX |
S9Hahaman |
Best Fragger |
GEEKDamRUDE |
TSKiD5MX |
AxisMicaOP |
S9Hahadep |
AIGiZaneR2K |
Best Sniper |
TSiSh0tz |
TBHxAdukaNSEA |
S9HahaDraxx |
AIGZykzR2K |
EvosVipRaZor |
Best Performance Team |
Team Secret |
Geekfam |
SEM9.Gank |
Team SMG |
4Rivals |
Best Duo Talent |
Jhunter & OTG |
Emi & Soultann |
Topcast & Kyrul |
Qontra & Keith Lee |
Chuchu & Sir Cloud |
Rising Talent |
Tash Bunny |
Sis Jenny |
Keith Lee |
Kyrul |
Top Cast |
PUBG MOBILE fans can participate in MYDCF 2021 to vote for their favorite teams, talents and players. To participate in MYDCF 2021, PUBG MOBILE fans can visit https://mydcf.my/ to sign up and experience MYDCF 2021 anywhere through phone and PC.
The final results for PMPL MY/SG S4: Golden Bullet Awards will be unveiled during the official live stream on PUBG MOBILE Malaysia’s official Facebook and Youtube channels, as well as eGG Network channel (Astro CH800) on 28th November 2021 from 5PM to 6PM.
PMPL MY/SG S4 Golden Bullet Award is hosted by PUBG MOBILE in collaboration with MDEC and eGG Network, for bringing this exciting Award in MyDCF 2021 to Malaysia and Singapore.
MYDCF, MY Digital Creativity Festival is a combined animation and game community based virtual festival to celebrate the digital creative content industry ecosystem in Malaysia and the rest of South-East Asia throughout the month of November 2021.
MDEC, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is an agency under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) with a close to 25-year track-record of successfully leading the ICT and digital economy growth in Malaysia.
eGG Network is a Malaysian pay television channel that was launched on 7 June 2016. This channel focuses on e-sports and broadcasts electronic games tournaments live around the world.
For live updates and more information regarding PMPL MY/SG SEASON 4 Golden Bullet Award, visit and follow PUBG MOBILE Malaysia’s official platforms on:
● Facebook: PUBG MOBILE Malaysia
● Facebook: PUBG MOBILE Esports Malaysia
● YouTube: PUBG MOBILE Malaysia
● Instagram: @pubgmobilemyofficial
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Facebook: PUBG MOBILE Malaysia
Facebook: PUBG MOBILE Esports Malaysia
YouTube: PUBG MOBILE Malaysia
Instagram: @pubgmobilemyofficial
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 November 2021 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) was awarded The Greater Bay Area Navigation Award – Award for Outstanding Contribution (Organisation) today, with trophy presented by Mr Li Jiangzhou, Deputy Head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR and Mr Pan Yundong, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR. Garnering over 50 accolades in 2021 including a number of international recognitions, HKPC has showcased its world-class innovation and technology (I&T) and is absolutely honoured to be named winner of this award that describes our achievement in relentlessly driving technologies to enhance productivity of Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA) enterprises and help them transform.
Mr Willy Lin, Chairman of HKPC, said, “HKPC is deeply honoured to receive this award, which affirms our services and contributions in Hong Kong and GBA over the years. I&T is an important engine driving the new economy of GBA. HKPC offers integrated ‘smart’ support to facilitate Hong Kong companies in setting up smart production lines and developing high-value-added intelligent manufacturing in GBA. We also provide comprehensive ‘Industry 4.0’ and ‘Enterprise 4.0’ services and advanced technologies to boost small and medium enterprises (SME)’s productivity and operational efficiency, while assisting Hong Kong companies to realise ‘reindustrialisation’ and getting local manufacturing back to life. Echoing China and HKSAR Government’s call to promote the use of innovative technologies, HKPC will continue to deliver diversified services to foster Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub as promulgated in the 14th Five-Year Plan.”
Mr Mohamed Butt, Executive Director of HKPC, added, “With its exceptional technologies and services, HKPC has made every effort to contribute to the development of GBA. In 2018 we established the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Productivity Promotion Service Alliance with Guangdong Productivity Center, Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center and China Association of Productivity Promotion Centers, and has been rotating as the chairing organisation since October 2021. We strive to connect alliance members with SMEs in the region and enhance competitiveness of GBA enterprises in general.”
“HKPC is committed to enabling SMEs in Hong Kong and GBA to capture new business opportunities by leveraging digital technology. According to an independent research conducted by a third-party consultancy, almost 80% of HKPC’s clients stated that HKPC’s services have generated positive impacts on their businesses across GBA, the Mainland and ASEAN countries, including revenue growth, increased company scale and further commercial adoption of HKPC’s research and development, etc. We are extremely proud of such track record,” continued Mr Butt.
Through six key development areas, including intelligent manufacturing, reindustrialisation, smart and green living, FutureSkills, digitalisation and cyber security, and SME and startup support, HKPC fully assists Hong Kong and Hong Kong-funded SMEs in GBA to seize the dual-circulation opportunities and actively participate in GBA development, while also actively engaging cooperations with GBA universities and institutions. Nevertheless, it provides FutureSkills training programmes to nurture talent in GBA through the HKPC GBA FutureSkills Centre.
Presented by the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group, The Greater Bay Area Navigation Award honours enterprises, organisations and individuals from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau with excellent contributions to the development of GBA. The 2nd Greater Bay Area Navigation Award Ceremony and Development Forum was held today at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. Officiating at the ceremony were Mrs Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive of the HKSAR Government, Mr Yin Zonghua, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Mr Jiang Zaizhong and Mr Gong Junlong, Members of the National Committee of CPPCC, and Mr Sun Yu, Chairman of the Chinese Banking Association of HK. Mr Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, also delivered a keynote speech at the event.
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 international 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 internationally. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and international accolades.
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