The partnership will bring sports and technology into the same arena to power up HKRT’s players, football fans and the broader community
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 November 2024 – The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) is pleased to announce that the Hong Kong, China Representative Team (HKRT) has received strong support from the shared power bank provider CHARGESPOT, which will sponsor the HKRT for the 2024 to 2025 season, becoming HKFA’s Official Power Partner. The sponsorship will enhance resources for the team while increasing public awareness of and engagement with local football and its players through brand collaboration.
Mr. Eric FOK Kai Shan JP and Ms. Jess CHENG Wai Yin are pleased to announce CHARGESPOT will sponsor the Hong Kong, China Representative Team (HKRT) as HKFA’s Official Power Partner. They are joined by HKRT players CHAN Siu Kwan Philip, NGAN Cheuk Pan, and Leon JONES (from left to right) for a group photo.
In addition to monetary sponsorship, CHARGESPOT will launch a set of special edition power banks featuring the team and selected players, which will encourage fans to support their favorite players by renting the power banks. With Hong Kong looking forward to the opening of the highly-anticipated Kai Tak Sports Park, CHARGESPOT is set to install power bank rental stations on the premises, which will provide football and sports fans a way to power up their devices and always stay connected.
CHARGESPOT in collaboration with the HKFA, has launched a set of special edition power banks printed with the portraits of HKRT player CHAN Siu Kwan Philip.
As the excitement kicks off with the new season, fans can expect to see CHARGESPOT’s branding at the upcoming matches, take advantage of the special offers and participate in in-stadium activities.
HKFA held a press conference for the partnership. Guests included Mr. Eric FOK Kai Shan JP, Chairman of the HKFA; Ms. CHENG Wai Yin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of CHARGESPOT; and HKRT player representatives CHAN Siu Kwan Philip, NGAN Cheuk Pan and Leon JONES.
HKFA Chairman Mr. Eric FOK Kai Shan JP, expressed his enthusiasm for the sponsorship, “We are glad to announce that the HKRT has received support from CHARGESPOT. This commercial cooperation demonstrates the support and confidence of the business in Hong Kong football. We believe this sponsorship will further boost the morale of our players and motivate our team on the international platform and bring exciting performances to the fans. Appreciate all the companies and fans who support us, and I wish everyone keep supporting the Hong Kong football.”
Ms. Jess CHENG Wai Yin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of CHARGESPOT, said, “We are extremely excited to partner with the Hong Kong Football Association to support our Hong Kong teams and players and be a part of a sport that unites people and communities. As a home-grown tech company, we are excited to combine our love for technology with Hong Kong’s love for football and create new experiences for fans to engage with our products, the teams and their favorite players. We look forward to working with HKFA to bring our brand, charging technology and other surprises to engage with fans in and outside the stadium.”
CHARGESPOT was established in Hong Kong in 2017 and is the largest local shared power bank provider, with over 5,000 rental stations covering convenience stores, shopping malls, hotels, theme parks, restaurants, retail shops and entertainment places in Hong Kong. Hashtag: #CHARGESPOTHK #CHARGESPOT #PoweringPossibilities
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Founded in 2017, Hong Kong homegrown startup CHARGESPOT is the world’s first transnational power bank rental company. As a wholly owned subsidiary under INFORICH, which successfully listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022, CHARGESPOT currently offers 60,000+ spots across seven markets including Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Mainland China, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia. CHARGESPOT’s business is about more than just power banks; it’s about powering possibilities and opportunities for everyone and every business.
CHARGESPOT offers the most convenient, reliable and extensive network of charging solutions that keep consumers and businesses connected and charged for life’s most important moments. CHARGESPOT’s extensive network of global partners spans industries from F&B to entertainment complexes, transportation and more.
HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2024 – Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, in collaboration with the News and Information Centre of Xinhua News Agency, recently unveiled a White Paper on “Hainan Tourism and Culture Brand Image Development and International Communication Strategies”, providing a multidimensional analysis of Hainan’s tourism and cultural brand image.
Screenshot of some tourism data from the white paper
Inbound tourism serves as a critical indicator of the international competitiveness of a country or a region’s tourism industry. It is also a symbol of leading global tourism destinations, and a crucial window to present brand identity and drive cultural exchange of the destination. The white paper consists of 5 key sections and 22 chapters, covering topics such as: “Macro Background of Inbound Tourism in Hainan Province”, “Analysis of the Current Situation of Inbound Tourism in China and Hainan Province”, “Challenges Facing Hainan’s Inbound Tourism”, “The ‘Digital Twin’ Tourism Experience Model”, and “Countermeasures and Recommendations”. It systematically examines factors influencing Hainan’s inbound tourism and compares its uniqueness and similarities with both domestic and international competitors. It also offers forward-looking, targeted, and actionable solutions in areas such as brand image development, international communication strategies, visitor experience enhancement, and tourism management systems.
The research process spanned nearly a year, and the team employed diverse methodologies including industry-wide field surveys, domestic and international questionnaire analyses, in-depth interviews, and participatory observation, while taking into consideration of the current trends of Hainan and its boutique tourist destinations, creating and analysing a multi-dimensional picture of “Hainan Tourism and Culture Brand Image Development and International Communication Strategies”. The white paper adopts an advanced theoretical framework centered on an “emotional cognition-behavioral decision-making” model to analyse tourists’ experience, offering a novel and systematic perspective to understand the whole tourism process in the context of the digital era.
It also addresses the macro trends driven by the rise of “Generation Z” consumers and the structural transformation of the tourism industry, and thoroughly explore the transformation of the entire tourism and culture industry of Hainan Province. In terms of narrative strategy, the white paper innovatively introduces the “digital twin” model to offer an in-depth exploration of traveller behaviour and preferences, opening a new horizon for Hainan to develop its tourism and culture industry in an innovative way.
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CHANGDU CITY, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2024 – Taking its source from the Zhaqu of Tanggula Mountain Range in northwest China’s Qinghai Province, the Lancang River, running through Qinghai Province, Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province, is the longest river flowing from north to south in China.
Following an award ceremony for the “Lancang-Mekong Impression” Short Video Contest and a media exchange event recently held in southwest China’s Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, media representatives from six Lancang-Mekong countries, including China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, gathered in Lancang River where Zhaqu and Angqu rivers meet in Changdu City.
In the Xizang language, Changdu means the place where rivers merge into one. Witnessing China’s enhanced efforts on ecological environment protection and the launch of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism, Baqiong, the first-prize winner of the “Lancang-Mekong Impression” Short Video Contest said that he has seen the changes in the Lancang River over the years.
“In my impression, the water in Changdu is getting clearer, and the ecological environment has been increasingly enhanced. People’s awareness of environmental protection has also been raised. The water has become more lucid, the mountains lusher, and the scenery more picturesque,” Baqiong said.
Anucha Charoenpo, vice president of Thai Journalists Association and editor of Bangkok Post, said it was the first time that he has come to Xizang, and he was impressed by the environmental protection results. “I notice that they built something (in Changdu) to protect the landslide, and to protect the stones falling from the mountain into the ground. I feel that authorities and your people worked hard to protect the environment and society. I think it means that people who are living here must have a happy life because they can spend time living by the river,” he said.
Changdu City, with abundant forest resources, has an area of 5.01 million hectares of forest land, ranking second in the region.
“I’m deeply impressed by the environment, humanistic and cultural resources, and ecological protection here. Now I’m standing at the source of the Lancang River, and I can see the clear water here, which has been well protected by local people and the local government,” according to Han Haoyin, director of content at TNAOT.
“First of all, the river looks crystal clear to the naked eye, and I learned that the local government has made a lot of efforts in ecological protection. This is the upper reaches of the Lancang River, and it needs to be preserved,” a content creator named Wu Siyao said during the media event.
Over the past eight years since the launch of the LMC mechanism, it has continued to promote exchanges and cooperation among the countries in the region.
“What I feel most when I came to the Lancang River today is that the tributaries converge to form a river, just like the six Lancang-Mekong countries converging together and working together to create a better future, ” according to Liao Lipan, editor at ASEAN branch of The Wallstreet Herald.
The “Lancang-Mekong Impression” Short Video Contest, organized by China News Service, has enhanced mutual understanding and promoted friendly exchanges among the people of the six countries through a variety of media events.
“The short video contest is a starting point to gain participation from people in GMS countries, pay more attention to the beauty of the nature that we have, and try to keep and help preserve the beauty of nature,” Anucha Charoenpo said.
As the Lancang-Mekong countries gathered to explore how to showcase the vitality of Lancang-Mekong cooperation, Han Haoyin pointed out that the six countries need to make joint efforts to maintain the water system, and work jointly to preserve the water as it is a bond that links the six countries in the fields of economy, people-to-people and life exchanges.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2024 – Thailand’s culinary community shines brighter than ever, with the announcement of the country’s first recipient of the ultimate accolade of Three MICHELIN Stars at the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Thailand that marks the official release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 edition, and the unveiling of its much-awaited full restaurant selection.
The newly released Guide features 462 establishments – with its first-ever Three MICHELIN Stars (promoted from Two MICHELIN Stars), 7 Two MICHELIN Stars (1 promoted from One MICHELIN Star), 28 One MICHELIN Star (4 new entries, and 1 promoted from MICHELIN Selected), 156 Bib Gourmand (20 new entries), and 270 MICHELIN Selected entries (44 new entries). Among the new additions to the Guide, 20 are from Chon Buri (5 Bib Gourmand, and 15 MICHELIN Selected entries), the newly covered destination in this eighth local edition.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides, commented: “With the country’s first-ever ‘Three MICHELIN Stars’ restaurant, 2025 definitely marks a significant and historic year for Thailand on the international gastronomic map. What’s more, the entire selection celebrates the richness and diversity of Thai cuisine, and highlights Thailand’s gastronomy as an inclusive market that embraces tradition, modernity, and new trends.”
Thailand’s evolving restaurant landscape and culinary trends as noted by MICHELIN Guide Inspectors
According to Mr. Poullennec, Thailand’s restaurant landscape has seen the continued growth of a new breed of modern Thai restaurants, helmed by young talented Thai chefs – mostly under the age of 35, with international experiences and/or western culinary education – who start up business in their hometown, with a passion to showcase traditional Thai dishes in a modern and sophisticated style, to push contemporary Thai cooking beyond its boundaries.
Moreover, Thailand’s fine-dining scene attracts foreign chefs from all corners of the world, to work, exchange their expertise with local chefs, and train young local teams. The focus on sustainability and local sourcing has also been widely and increasingly seen, with chefs becoming more engaged in sourcing local ingredients and cooperating with small eco-friendly producers. Such momentum inspires local chefs to take the initiative and make their approach with a positive change in the environment.
MICHELIN Guide Inspectors also found a noticeable number of simple restaurants and small eateries that have passed down recipes from generation to generation, ensuring their authenticity and originality. These types of dining establishments affirm Thailand as a country with exceptionally good food at reasonable prices.
‘Sorn’ made history by receiving Thailand’s first-ever Three MICHELIN Stars
Sorn – a restaurant with a focus on the art of Southern Thai cuisine that blends tradition with modernity, and refinement with evolution; its perfectly paced menu offering an array of exhilarating flavors, all of which are in perfect harmony –becomes iconic, being the first and only restaurant in Thailand to hold the highest level of Three MICHELIN Stars.
First making its appearance in The 2019 MICHELIN Guide Thailand on the One MICHELIN Star list, Sorn was promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars in the following year and has maintained this prestigious recognition for five consecutive years. Its being awarded the much-coveted Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2025 edition is a true mark of excellence, quality, and consistency. Rather than being a detour on the way to a destination, Sorn has now become the destination itself.
‘Côte by Mauro Colagreco’ – the only addition to the Two MICHELIN Stars list
In The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition, being promoted from the One MICHELIN Star status to join Baan Tepa, Chef’s Table, Gaa, Mezzaluna, R-Haan, and Sühring on the Two MICHELIN Stars list is Côte by Mauro Colagreco – a restaurant that brings the essence of Riviera-inspired cuisine to Bangkok, embracing Mediterranean, French and Italian influences, through its seasonal menus based on the finest produce available that day, highlighting dishes that are skillfully crafted and presented using modern techniques.
5 new entries awarded One MICHELIN Star
Of the 5 new One MICHELIN Star entries, 4 are newcomers making it into the Guide for the first time, and the other one is promoted from MICHELIN Selected.
The 4 newcomers awarded One MICHELIN Star are: AKKEE, a restaurant where bold, regional dishes of classic Thai recipes traditionally prepared in a no-frills kitchen to bring a rustic edge and distinct flavors, are served in an immersive, dimly lit setting; AVANT, a restaurant helmed by a Singaporean chef who combines traditional and modern techniques with meticulous attention to detail; GOAT, a restaurant that cleverly brings together elements of Thai, Chinese, and Western cuisines in a Thai seasonal concept, using herbs grown onsite and ingredients sourced from all over Thailand; and Aulis, a restaurant with a “Chef’s Table” concept, offering the multi-course tasting menu that presents native ingredients, many sourced from Thailand and local grower collaborations. It is noteworthy that among the newcomers, two are located outside of Bangkok: AKKEE in Nonthaburi, and Aulis in Phang-Nga.
The only One MICHELIN Star laureate promoted from the MICHELIN Selected category is Coda, a restaurant that celebrates the essence of regional Thai cuisine while incorporating modern techniques to forge a fresh identity, offering a concise, expertly seasoned tasting menu, rife with delicate yet richly layered flavors.
‘Baan Tepa’ – The only addition to the MICHELIN Green Star list
Joining PRU, Haoma and Jampa in holding of the MICHELIN Green Star highlighting their commitment to sustainability, is Baan Tepa – a Thai contemporary restaurant. The chef and the team have not only worked hard to be eco-friendly – such as growing herbs and edible flowers in their own garden, sourcing ingredients from eco-friendly producers, composting food waste into fertilizer, and creating zero-waste meals and drinks; but also conducted various community involvement initiatives on sustainable practices. Their dedication to the environment remains strong even in tough times, thus deserving a prestigious recognition for their green efforts.
With this newly-awarded restaurant, The MICHELIN Guide Thailand selection has a total of 4 MICHELIN Green Starred establishments.
Four MICHELIN Guide Special Awards
With its Special Awards, The MICHELIN Guide shines a light on talented professionals in MICHELIN-recommended restaurants who raise the gastronomic experience to a higher level. In doing so, they demonstrate how varied and exciting the hospitality industry is to work in.
2025 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award
The MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award recognizes a young chef, who has proven over the past 12 months to have a unique personality and/or an identity in culinary creations. This year, the Young Chef Award, presented by Blancpain, is given to Mr. Sittikorn (Ou) Chantop, the owner-chefof AKKEE. With a passion for traditional Thai cuisine, Mr. Chantop is also bold in utilizing rare ingredients in the menu and clever in menu design. His talent is evidently seen, showcasing true originality with a modern touch. The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors are pleased to see him bringing traditional Thai recipes into the 21st.
2025 MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award
The MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award is given to individuals and teams, for the successful opening of a dining venue over the past 12 months, with a creative degustation concept and a cuisine approach which has had an impact on the local gastronomic scene. This year’s award, presented by UOB, is bestowed to Mr. Dimitrios Moudios, the co-owner chef of Ōre. Opened in early 2024, Ōre offers an exclusively minimalist ambiance and an unforgettable dining experience through its 30-course creative menu that are incorporated with fermented and rare ingredients, executed by various cooking techniques, and results in unique flavors.
2025 MICHELIN Guide Service Award
The MICHELIN Guide Service Award aims to highlight and encourage skilled and talented professionals who dramatically enhance the customer experience. This year’s MICHELIN Guide Service Award, presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is given to Mrs. Yupa (Ying) Sukkasem, the restaurant manager at Baan Tepa. With 6 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, she provides professional yet thoughtful service. Her engagement and her team’s service brought MICHELIN Guide Inspectors memorable and pleasant nights.
2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award
The MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award recognizes the skills, knowledge, and passion of talented sommeliers in the industry. This year’s Sommelier Award is bestowed to Mr. Thansith Wasinonth from Côte by Mauro Colagreco. Engaging in this domain for 4 years in Capella Bangkok, Mr. Wasinonth shows his passion and profession in wine service. His confident yet humble approach to wine recommendation ensures diners an enjoyable gastronomic journey with wine.
The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 at a Glance:
1 Three MICHELIN Star (promoted from Two MICHELIN Star)
7 Two MICHELIN Star (1 promoted from One MICHELIN Star)
28 One MICHELIN Star (4 new, 1 promoted from MICHELIN Selected)
4 MICHELIN Green Star(1 new)
156 Bib Gourmand (20 new)
270 MICHELIN Selected (44 new)
Images from the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Thailand can be downloaded HERE.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2024 – On November 25th, 2024, the Data Asset Management Summit (DAMS2024) was held in Shanghai. It focused on key issues in the field of data asset management, sought growth paths for the value of data assets, and explored new opportunities for the development of the data industry. The “Strength of China Data Asset 50+” project was established at the DAMS2024 to create the world’s first high-end exchange platform for data asset management, along with a number of other initiatives.
Initiated by the National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data Distribution and Exchange Technologies, the Shanghai Data Exchange, and the Research Institute of Shanghai Data Group, the “SCDA 50+” has nearly 100 data asset management experts among its founding members, including Yang Shanlin, a scholar at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Shanghai released the Shanghai Declaration at the forum, pledging Shanghai’s full support for the development of a global data asset market and calling for greater international collaboration in this arena.
The first Real World Asset Tokenization project in the agricultural sector, the Malu Grape data asset package, was unveiled at the summit, along with a number of other innovations. Developed by Shanghai startup Zuoanxinhui Data Technology, the package logs the planting, certification, distribution and other data of grapes grown in the Malu town of Shanghai in blockchain and turns them into a digital asset.
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 November 2024 – TOJOY Shared Smart Enterprise Services, a leading entrepreneur resource-sharing platform headquartered in China, is pleased to announce its inaugural participation in Southeast Asia’s largest technology event, the Smart Nation Expo 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This delegation comprises distinguished innovative enterprises, traditional entrepreneurs, and investors from China, who will engage in meaningful discussions and exchanges with local stakeholders across various sectors.
In his speech, Mr GE Jun, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of TOJOY, emphasized the importance of leveraging Malaysia’s unique position as a gateway between the world and Southeast Asia to promote global growth and foster collaborative opportunities across various fields.
Unlocking Malaysia’s Strategic Development Potential Mr GE Jun led a delegation of 8 high-quality Chinese innovative enterprises to Malaysia, engaging in projects across various sectors, including AI health examinations， AI-driven education ，entertainment, residential water treatment, automotive cleaning robots, traditional Chinese wellness therapies and biopharmaceuticals。Each of these companies presents innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern society, offering new development opportunities for the Southeast Asian market. Mr GE Jun stated that these innovative companies, along with traditional entrepreneurs and investors with them, are eager and confident about entering the Southeast Asian market.
In his speech themed “Embracing Platform, Shaping A Shared Futured,” Mr GE Jun highlighted Malaysia’s advantages, including its linguistic diversity, rich cultural background, and world-class ports. He noted that these factors, combined with a series of government incentive programs designed to attract foreign investment, make Malaysia an exceptionally appealing investment destination.
China and Malaysia share similar cultural backgrounds, which enhance business interactions between the two regions. This cultural synergy facilitates easier market entry for Chinese entrepreneurs in Malaysia, allowing them to establish stronger partnerships. In his speech, Mr GE Jun remarked on the significance of social media platforms such as TikTok and Xiaohongshu in Malaysia, which serve to bridge cultural differences and support effective marketing strategies. Committed to Fostering the Malaysia-China Partnership Mr GE Jun stated, “Malaysia’s unique position enables it to serve as a bridge connecting Southeast Asia with China and other markets. TOJOY is committed to establishing strong connections on this platform to promote mutual growth between the Southeast Asian market and Chinese enterprises while exploring new models of win-win collaboration.”
Additionally, Smart Nation has awarded the ” Gold Sponsor Award ” to Mr GE Jun, acknowledging TOJOY and Mr GE Jun’s leadership and efforts in fostering collaboration between businesses in Malaysia and China. This prestigious award reflects the significant impact that TOJOY has made in enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
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About TOJOY and Mr GE Jun
Mr GE Jun brings extensive experience from his time at leading technology companies such as Apple, Intel Corp, and NVIDIA. His international background provides him with a unique perspective on the future of TOJOY, and he is dedicated to promoting international business collaboration while fostering partnerships between China, Malaysia, and the broader Southeast Asia region.
Established in 2011, TOJOY has been providing precise resource matching for innovative enterprises and offering solutions for business expansion and marketing promotion over the years. The company is dedicated to fostering co-creation, sharing, and mutual success between traditional and innovative enterprises, as well as helping traditional businesses transform and seize market opportunities.
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stressed the government’s increased efforts to tackle the detrimental environmental effects of development projects, particularly mining, in response to ongoing concerns raised by members of the National Assembly.
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