• Immersive exhibition invites visitors to discover the country’s past, present and future
• NUSSLI, LAVA, and insglück collaborate for ambitious project

TOKYO, JAPAN – Newsaktuell – 5 March 2024 – The architecture and exhibition of the Kuwait Pavilion at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan were unveiled to the public today at a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. Attended by distinguished guests from politics, business, media and society, the State of Kuwait and the partner companies involved in the project provided an in-depth view of the ambitious undertaking.

“We are pleased and honored to unveil the State of Kuwait’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. It will serve to forge bridges of friendship and solidarity between Kuwait and Japan, as well as among all nations around the world,” says Salem Al-Watyan, Commissioner General of the State of Kuwait for Expo 2025 Osaka. “Fifty-four years ago, Kuwait was one of only four Arab nations present at Expo 1970 in Osaka. Since then, significant milestones in bilateral cooperation, partnership, and solidarity between Kuwait and Japan have been reached.”

Al-Watyan clarified that the working teams, starting from the executive team, the technical team, the content creation team, the media campaign team, and the coordination and follow-up team, are working with the Expo management and in cooperation with the main partner NUSSLI to prepare, equip and implement this major event.

The Kuwait pavilion’s exhibition will showcase how the country is striving for a sustainable future for its people and fostering its global standing through a diversified economy and focused national development. Often referred to as a lighthouse of culture and a beacon of tolerance for its contributions to Arab culture, arts and social work, Kuwait will present itself as a Visionary Lighthouse that lights up the Gulf region and is recognized globally.

“We eagerly anticipate the completion of our preparations to welcome visitors in 2025, with the aim of strengthening the close ties between the people of Kuwait and Japan, as well as fostering connections with people from around the world,” Al-Watyan concludes.

Proven Expertise for Ambitious Project
NUSSLI, as an expert in the construction of country pavilions, is building the Kuwait pavilion as total contractor. With its ninth Expo participation, the company is drawing on extensive expertise in all aspects of national presentations and, in particular, with Expo pavilions.

“The architectural concept with its unusual shapes and materials and the extraordinary combination of tradition and high-tech in the exhibition are a complex undertaking,” Harald Dosch, Director Business Development of NUSSLI said. “We are proud to support our client’s ambitious project and, together with our project partners, we will make Kuwait’s appearance at the Expo 2025 Osaka an outstanding success.”

It is the second time that NUSSLI is building the Kuwait pavilion after Expo 2015 Milano. Further project partners are LAVA for the architecture, and insglück for the exhibition, supported by schlaich bergermann partner for the structural engineering, and the Japanese architect of record Tokuoka Sekkei, and the Japanese construction company Mugishima Construction.

Exceptional Architecture Fusing Modern and Classical Elements
The pavilion’s audacious architecture was designed by architectural firm LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture). It picks up on Kuwait’s characteristic landscape and tradition and uses them as recurring elements throughout the pavilion. The open and inviting architecture with its opening wings symbolizes a welcoming gesture and stands for the country’s famous hospitality.

“The pavilion’s architecture seamlessly weaves Kuwait’s natural environment and traditions throughout its design,” explains Christian Tschersich, Associate Partner at LAVA. “With the concept of the Visionary Lighthouse, we aim to showcase Kuwait’s timeless vision for the future at Expo 2025 in Osaka.”

The pavilion is bright, and its façade illuminated at night, underlining the theme of the “Visionary Lighthouse”. The heart of the two-story pavilion with its grand roof is intended to inspire reflection on Kuwait’s future. Designed as a central dome, this main space is inspired by the idea of resting in the desert at night under the starry sky. The courtyard at the back of the pavilion is modeled on traditional Islamic architecture and features a beautiful garden with typical Kuwaiti planting.

Tradition Meets High-tech in Visually Stunning Exhibition
insglück, a creative agency specializing in live marketing and communication in space, is responsible for the content concept and developed the exhibition for the Kuwait Pavilion. It creatively combines tradition and high-tech. In four exhibition rooms, visitors experience a journey through the Gulf state’s past, present, and future. The multi-sensory exhibition uses interactive spatial staging and culminates in a vast explorative dome projection that makes the visit an immersive experience.

“The pavilion will be an absolute highlight, not only architecturally but also in terms of content, and impressively reflects Kuwait’s role as a Visionary Lighthouse,” CEO Christian Poswa of insglück says. “We are creating another Expo experience that will captivate millions of visitors in Osaka.”

The exhibition starts with a captivating pre-show that inspires visitors to visualize the secrets of Kuwait in a supersized pearl. They then enter a room that conveys the history of the trading nation in a desert setting. In the third exhibition room, the people of Kuwait take center stage. Along a large interactive wall, which is designed like a large tableau of Kuwaiti society, visitors encounter select personalities and projects that give them a first-hand experience of the country. Visitors are invited to interact in a playful way and provide a multifaceted insight into the country’s diverse culture, economy, and science. Via an impressive dome projection in the main show, visitors actively shape the future with their wishes and dreams for tomorrow.

Structural Concept Connecting Form and Function
As consulting engineers, schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) developed the structural concept of the Kuwait pavilion: “We developed a structural concept that meets the requirements for structural optimization as well as geometric form finding,” says Andreas Schnubel, Managing Director, sbp se. “It was a great pleasure to work with our partners from NUSSLI and LAVA again.”

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About Expo 2025 Osaka

The next World Expo will take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, under the overarching theme “Designing Future Society for our Lives”. On the Expo site in Osaka, areas are planned for the sub-themes “Saving Lives”, “Empowering Lives” and “Connecting Lives”. The overall aim is for the Expo site to convey a realistic picture of a future society in which the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations have been achieved. The Kuwait pavilion is located in the “Empowering Lives” sub-theme. With its conspicuous and inspiring façade, the pavilion will catch the eye and attract the public.

Further information

• You can find images and video footage here.
• For more information about Kuwait at Expo 2025 Osaka, visit https://kuwaitexpo2025.com.
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Concept and Implementation
NUSSLI Group is the total contractor responsible for the construction of the Kuwait Pavilion. LAVA designed the architecture. insglück is responsible for the content concept and exhibition design. The team was supported by schlaich bergermann partner with the structural design, and the Japanese architect of record Tokuoka Sekkei as well as the Japanese construction company Mugishima Construction.

About NUSSLI

As a leading provider of event infrastructures and construction services, NUSSLI helps to ensure that emotions can be experienced first-hand in sports, cultural and business projects. NUSSLI is at the forefront of international project management and the structural implementation of complex infrastructure for events and facilities that need to be realized under tight deadlines. With the invention of a wedge connection, the founder Heini Nüssli revolutionized event construction. Like the historic wedge connection, NUSSLI has been creating the connections that make unforgettable events possible ever since. In and with the projects, NUSSLI connects service providers and clients, the organizers with the audience, countries and cultures, expectations, and emotions. Connections – since 1941. For more information, please visit www.nussli.com.

About LAVA

What if research, science, and architecture merged? The belief in the overarching relevance of these fields and their interdisciplinary, science-driven, and forward-looking implementation in architecture has characterized LAVA’s work since its founding. LAVA, a Laboratory for Visionary Architecture, was founded by Chris Bosse, Alexander Rieck and Tobias Wallisser in 2007 as an international network practice with offices in Berlin, Stuttgart and Sydney. The Lab reimagines architecture in the digital age, exploring new technological avenues to advance the field. Combining digital workflow, nature’s structural principles, and the latest digital fabrication technologies, LAVA strives to achieve ‘more with less’ – more architecture with less material, energy, time or cost. An international team of 100 architects across 4 locations envisions a future where architecture becomes a human-centric discipline creating spaces for well-being, meaningful interaction and inspiration while balancing human needs with environmental concerns, leveraging technology as a supporting tool. For further details please visit www.l-a-v-a.com.

About insglück

insglück has been working successfully in the field of live marketing and communication in space since the turn of the millennium. The creative agency was already involved in the conception and implementation of the German Pavilion at Expo 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Most recently, it was responsible for the content design of the German Garden at Floriade Expo 2022 in Almere, Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.insglueck.com.

Further partners
schlaich bergermann partner are structural consulting engineers / www.sbp.de
Architect of record Tokuoka Sekkei Ltd. / www.tokuoka-ao.co.jp
Construction company Mugishima Construction Co. Ltd. / www.mugishima.com

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FHA-Food & Beverage will see the launch of its first-ever FHA Ultimate Meat Challenge in 2024!

• Singapore’s biggest F&B trade show has set its dates for 23-26 April 2024, with an expected attendance of 60,000 and 70 international pavilions from 50 countries.
• Experience the best of Germany as FHA-Food & Beverage 2024 chosen Country of Honour.
• FHA-Food & Beverage will see the launch of its first-ever FHA Ultimate Meat Challenge in 2024!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – FHA-Food & Beverage, Singapore’s biggest food and beverage trade show, has marked the dates of 23-26 April for its 2024 edition, readying itself to become the ultimate one-stop platform for Asia’s F&B professionals and industry leaders.

It will return across four days at the Singapore EXPO, spanning across 65,000 square meters with 70 international pavilions. It also anticipates the participation of over 1,500 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions, with expected attendance of 60,000 attendees.

Germany, The Country of Honour

Germany and Singapore maintain strong bilateral relations, acknowledging each other as pivotal allies in their respective regions, especially with the strategic signing of the Joint Declaration in 2022. The emphasis on sustainability and free trade in the signing reflects a commitment to shared values and goals and the achievement of surpassing one billion euros in German food and drinks exports to Southeast Asian countries, with Singapore as one of the key players, underscores the success of this economic collaboration.

This year, in joint collaboration with The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, FHA-Food & Beverage has appointed Germany as the Country of Honour, where 37 exhibitors will be present within the Germany Pavilion, making it a substantial and historically biggest German participation. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to immerse themselves in activities like the “German Day” presentations, wine-food pairings, and cooking shows.

First-ever Meat Competition at FHA-Food & Beverage

The volume of sales of meat in Singapore is projected to reach 502,400 tonnes^[1] in 2026 from 411,100 tonnes in 2021. In response to this growth trend, FHA-Food & Beverage will be launching its inaugural meat competition, sponsored by the Meat & Livestock Australia, where professional butchers and chefs can come together to challenge their craftsmanship and creative usage of beef and lamb. The competition will take place on the 24th & 25th April, and it aims to provide consumer education as well as cooking ideas to promote beef and lamb consumption.

Nurturing Creative Spirits of Young Talents and Brewers Alike

Back for a second installment, the FHA Beer Awards 2024 seeks to showcase diversity and creativity of today’s brewing scene. Participants will be judged across 10 categories and winners of each category proceeding to participate in the Best of Show round.

Also in the second edition is Young Talents Escoffier – Singapore Selection. This competition serves as a platform for individuals under the age of 25 to showcase their culinary expertise.

For the first time at FHA-Food & Beverage, participants will receive accreditation from a distinguished panel of Michelin chefs in two categories: the Kitchen Category, featuring renowned chefs such as Emmanuel Stroobant of 2 Michelin Star Saint Pierre, Jeremy Gillon of 1 Michelin Star JAG, and more; and the Service Category, which includes awarded sommeliers and wine professionals on the judging board.

FHA-Food & Beverage: Ultimate One-Stop Platform

FHA-Food & Beverage 2024 will meet attendees with 12 core segments. From gastronomic innovations to sustainable practices, these segments provide a comprehensive and enriching experience that caters to the diverse needs and interests of culinary enthusiasts and experts alike.

“We are thrilled to host FHA-Food & Beverage 2024 again in Singapore, Asia’s most international F&B event. Over the years, we’ve witnessed its growth into the foremost international food trade fair, showcasing Singapore’s culinary diversity at the heart of the global food expert community. With a 46-year strong track record, FHA remains the key business event for international suppliers to connect with buyers in Asia and beyond, adapting to evolving trends,” states Ms. Janice Lee, Event Director – Food, Hong Kong & Singapore, Informa Markets.

For press kit, kindly refer here: https://bit.ly/FhaFB2024

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About FHA-Food & Beverage

The platform of choice for industry professionals, including distributors, importers, manufacturers, and retailers from Asia to see and source for high quality, new-to-market drinks, fresh produce, services across these key profiles – Food & Beverage and Food Technology. Majority of exhibitors participating in FHA-Food & Beverage are renowned manufacturers and brands hailing from 70 countries and regions.

For more information, please visit https://fhafnb.com/

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About ProWine Singapore

The largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, ProWine Singapore, jointly organised by Informa Markets and Messe Düsseldorf Asia, will feature a wide representation of international wine and spirit labels, an extensive scope of solutions and concepts for the region’s diverse consumer markets, as well as specialised masterclasses and seminars by industry speakers.

For more information, please visit https://www.prowine-singapore.com/

About Informa Markets

FHA-Food & Beverage is organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to- face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions.

We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology, and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

To Strengthen Its Position in EMEA and Global IFF Capabilities

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Business By Air SAS (‘BBA’), a leading French international freight forwarding company, to strengthen KLN’s position in the EMEA region and international freight forwarding (‘IFF’) capabilities across the globe.

An upstream supply chain specialist in air freight services for diverse industrial clients in verticals including automotive, aerospace and pharmaceutical, as well as an established player in the African market, BBA has been acting as KLN’s agent in France since 2016. In addition to multimodal freight forwarding, customs clearance and nationwide trucking, BBA also offers a complete suite of supply chain solutions covering express, on board couriers, project cargo, as well as logistics for fine arts, perishables and personal effects.

Vic Cheung, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “We are pleased to welcome BBA to KLN’s global network. The acquisition is a natural progression in our strategic pursuit of enhancing our IFF service offerings in the EMEA region. With France’s position as one of the world’s top exporting countries, the addition of BBA will significantly strengthen our foothold in the country. We are looking forward to the synergies created between KLN’s ocean freight capabilities and BBA’s air freight expertise, and the extension of our service into the niche verticals of fine arts and perishables, which will further boost our global coverage and competency to offer comprehensive and flexible solutions to customers.”

BBA was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Roissy-en-France, with four other offices in Orly, Nice & Le Havre, as well as an office in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.Hashtag: #KerryLogisticsNetwork

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About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 60 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$86.6 billion in 2022. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

About Business By Air SAS

BBA was founded in 1978 as a French-based air freight company, which has grown into providing air, sea, road and multimodal freight forwarding services to and from more than 100 countries. BBA has five branches, namely, the Paris CDG Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Port of Le Havre, Nice and Pointe à Pitre and designs dedicated door to door transportation plans. The company is AEO, ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified and possesses customs brokerage licences from e-commerce, perishables, general cargo to fine arts. BBA provides agility and flexibility to add competitive advantages to their clients’ supply chain thanks to a solid client facing sales team.

Hashtag: #ISCA #PICPA #Accountancy #SCAQ

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About the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore with over 35,000 ISCA members making their stride in businesses across industries in Singapore and around the world. ISCA members can be found in over 40 countries and members based out of Singapore are supported through 12 overseas chapters in 10 countries.

For more information, visit www.isca.org.sg.

About Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)

The Philippine Institute of Certified Accountants or PICPA is the accredited integrated professional organization (AIPO) of CPAs by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and has been awarded five times as PRC most outstanding APO from among other professional organizations. PICPA was founded in November 1929 by a group of illustrious pioneers in the accounting profession: Enrique Caguiat, Santiago de la Cruz, Francisco Dalupan, Jaime Hernandez, Felipe Ollada, Ramon del Rosario, Antonio Sanchez, Jose Torres, Artemio Tulio, Clemente Uson and Jesus Zulueta. W. W. Larkin, holder of CPA Certificate No. 1, was its first president.

Superwide screen as large as a windscreen

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – The pinnacle of gaming innovation meets the sophistication of supercar design. Porsche Design again collaborates with AGON by AOC, one of the world’s leading gaming monitor^[1] and IT accessories brands, to present the Porsche Design AGON PRO PD49 – a marriage of award-winning aesthetics and technological prowess. It’s not just another gaming monitor; it’s a statement of luxury, performance, and design, crowned by the “iF Design Award” and the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023”. Powered by a state-of-the-art QD-OLED panel in 49″ (124.46 cm) size and 32:9 aspect ratio, the PD49 delivers esports-level performance for high-end competition: 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms GtG response time.

Hashtag: #AGONbyAOC #AOC #AOCGaming #AGON #PorscheDesign

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About Porsche Design:

In 1963, Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche created one of the most iconic design objects in contemporary history: the Porsche 911. Following his vision to take the principles and myth of Porsche beyond the automotive world, he created the exclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design in 1972. His philosophy and design language can still be seen in all Porsche Design products today. Every Porsche Design product stands for extraordinary precision and perfection, boasts a high level of technological innovation and seamlessly combines intelligent functionality and puristic design. Created by Studio F. A. Porsche in Austria, our products are sold worldwide in Porsche Design stores, high-end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers and the official online store (www.porsche-design.com).

For regular updates on Porsche Design, please follow:
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About AOC:

Founded in 1967, AOC is a globally leading monitor and IT accessories brand and a subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the world’s largest LCD manufacturer. AOC’s comprehensive product portfolio provides innovative, ergonomic, environmentally conscious and stylish solutions for professional as well as personal applications.

The sub-brand of AOC, AGON by AOC, offers one of the strongest portfolios of high-performance gaming monitors in the world and a complete ecosystem of gaming accessories grouped in three categories: AOC GAMING for core gamers, AGON for competitive gamers and AGON PRO for esports enthusiasts and professional esports players. Since 2020 AGON by AOC has been one of the leading gaming monitor brands and a top choice of gamers worldwide.

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Win is a testament to the success of the company’s SecureNet Enterprise solution in addressing uniquely Asian network and security needs

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – ViewQwest, a leading telecommunications and managed security services provider in the region, has been conferred the ‘Network and Security Integration of the Year – Singapore’ award at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024. The event, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, recognises exceptional accomplishments that drive progress and ignite transformative shifts to reshape the digital landscape within the telecommunications industry across Asia.

ViewQwest was recognised for its innovative Private SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution, SecureNet Enterprise, a fully managed network and security service specifically designed to conquer the complexities of the Asian digital landscape, at a time when global digitalisation of business has exponentially increased the cyberthreat attack surface and entry points, especially for organisations with large branch networks and hybrid workforces.

“We are pleased to be recognised for our focus on empowering businesses in Asia to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, by offering building solutions tailored to their region’s requirements. ”Businesses with sites heavily concentrated in Asia face distinct challenges in their digital transformation journey. The continent has diverse regulatory environments, varying levels of technology infrastructure and specific regional cybersecurity threats, thus solutions tailored to the Asian context are crucial, balancing technological advancement with local nuances.” said Jurist Francisco-Gamban, Chief Operating Officer of ViewQwest.

While generic solutions such as SD-WAN and SASE provide a broad and generalised range of powerful networking and security services, there are critical elements that are not built to meet Asia-specific challenges. To address this, SecureNet Enterprise is built on ViewQwest AsiaConnect, a dedicated regional SD-WAN fabric with customisable security features and seamless integration with regional network infrastructures, ensuring optimal network performance and security. ViewQwest’s deep understanding of Asian markets translates into solutions that adhere to local regulations and business requirements, where on-ground teams provide localised expertise and prompt support for deployments and troubleshooting.

Leveraging best-of-breed technology from global cybersecurity leaders like Palo Alto Networks and Trend Micro, SecureNet Enterprise offers unmatched Zero-Day Protection against threats and vulnerabilities – a crucial advantage in the fight against ever-evolving cyber attacks. Recognising the budgetary realities of the region, ViewQwest has designed the solution to support cost-effective options that align with business needs.

The award for Network and Security Integration of the Year underscores ViewQwest’s dual expertise as a Telecommunications and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). Enterprises benefit from a high-performance and reliable network that seamlessly integrates comprehensive security in its design and operations. By transforming their network and security architecture and operations, enterprises are empowered to also transform their overall business operations, enabling them to thrive and grow with confidence in the Asian digital landscape.

For more information on SecureNet Enterprise from ViewQwest, please visit https://viewqwest.com/sg/securenet-enterprise

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About ViewQwest

ViewQwest is an award-winning Telecommunications and Managed Security Services Provider driven by a vision to make the world a better place, powered by a safer, better internet. Founded and headquartered in Singapore since 2001, it has expanded operations and market coverage in Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and other countries in North and Southeast Asia.

ViewQwest builds and manages high-performing network and security infrastructure for the digital enterprise, securely connecting corporate sites and workforces wherever they are needed. It is a trusted partner of global and regional multinational corporations (MNCs) and top companies across Asia, delivering fit-for-purpose connectivity and security to power their digital future.

ViewQwest also provides market-leading Residential and SME broadband connectivity and cybersecurity services in Singapore and Malaysia, and has been recognised as the 2023 Singapore Broadband Telecom Provider of the Year at the Asia Telecom Awards for its service innovation and excellence in network and security.

For more information, visit https://corporate.viewqwest.com/

Themed ‘A Mother’s Love’, the competition aims to inspire young artists to reflect on how they have experienced their mothers’ affection and strength.

The competition will feature three categories:
Category A: Preschoolers aged 4 – 6 years
Category B: Lower Primary aged 7 – 9 years
Category C: Upper Primary aged 10 – 12 years

In addition, MUMs for Life is collaborating with Mama on Palette, a community that supports mothers’ mental wellness through art, by providing a special colouring template “Bonding with Mama in the Garden”, designed by Mama on Palette artist Khesia Kalistyatika, tailored for preschoolers aged 4 to 6 years under Category A. The illustration draws importance of the mother’s role – just like the beauty of a garden.

For Category B & C, participants create an original artwork on A3 size paper using traditional mediums such as paint, crayons, colored pencils, or mixed mediums for added creativity.

“This Art Competition celebrates the sacrificial love of mothers. ” said Dr Xander Ong, CEO, Centre for Fathering. “Through this initiative, we hope to provide an opportunity for sons and daughters to express their love for their mums, capture the mother’s love in Singapore, and share it with a larger audience”.

Selected artworks will be showcased at the Mother’s Day Art Exhibition on May 11, 2024. The exhibition celebrates the creative talents of young artists and honour the bond between mothers and children.

Entries for the Mother’s Day Art Competition are now open, and participants are invited to submit their artworks by 12 April 2024 at various partnering locations.

For more information on how to participate and submission guidelines, please visit www.fathers.com.sg/mums-day-out/
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About Centre for Fathering and MUMs for Life

Centre for Fathering (CFF) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2000 to promote active and involved fathering and address issues caused by fatherlessness in Singapore. The organisation turns the hearts of fathers and children towards one another by empowering more fathers to be better role models and an inspiration to their children.

Launched on Mother’s Day 2019, MUMs for Life is a ground-up movement to celebrate a mum’s unique identity as a woman, daughter, wife and mother. Together, MUMs for Life and DADs for Life highlight the irreplaceable and complementary roles mums and dads play.

CFF is Made For Families
CFF is proud to be part of the ecosystem supporting families in Singapore, and identify ourselves as an organisation that is Made For Families. Made For Families represents the different ways – big and small – in which Singapore supports families. Companies, organisations and community groups can adopt the brand mark to identify themselves as promoting the value of family in our society. Together, we can build a Singapore that is Made For Families, by laying a foundation of support, from family-friendly spaces and workplaces, products and services, and family-bonding activities.

Visit www.madeforfamilies.gov.sg for more information.

Announcing Designer-Brand Pairings which will Ignite Creative Sparks Through Collaboration Organising Exhibition at Bangkok Design Week to Promote Hong Kong’s Creative Industries, and Visiting Thai Green Enterprises to Explore Business Opportunities for Sustainable Design

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – The 3^rd edition of the “ReMIX · Yesterday’s Future, Invent Tomorrow!” (“ReMIX”) Creative Business Partnership Programme, which is organised by Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK), with Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Create Hong Kong) as the lead sponsor, goes beyond simply connecting Hong Kong design talent and brands. It actively works towards promoting Hong Kong designers and their creative strengths, while also exploring the latest trends in sustainable design. After a thorough matching process, the ten-designer-brand pairings for the 3^rd edition of “ReMIX” were announced. These collaborative teams then commenced the development of their crossover products, which are scheduled to be released by September 2024. On the other hand, “ReMIX” has accepted the invitation to set up a booth at the “Bangkok Design Week 2024” to showcase the over 40 crossover products that have shined in the previous editions of “ReMIX”, with a view to generating more overseas interests in Hong Kong’s original designs and creative industries. As part of the delegation trip to “Bangkok Design Week 2024”, the Hong Kong delegates also visited the local companies in Thailand that embrace sustainable design principles.

The 3^rd edition of “ReMIX” Creative Business Partnership Programme features nine Hong Kong brands, namely Leung So Kee, Koon Wah Food, A-Fontane, Law Knitters, FOTOMAX, BAST Lighting, LOG-ON, Momax and INFINITE, as well as a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) brand, 伊仕利家居. Upon the completion of recruitment and matching of interested Hong Kong design teams from various fields, each of these ten brands has successfully matched up with a Hong Kong design team to collaborate on creating crossover products. These collaborations involve cross-industry partnerships, such as A-Fontane, specialising in bedding, is teaming up with InnoSphere, renowned for lifestyle accessories. Other cross-generation collaborations can be seen in the partnership between Leung So Kee umbrella factory, which has over a century of history in Hong Kong, and Studio of SAI (Brand: SO-SAI), an emerging design firm. Furthermore, there is cross-regional collaboration as demonstrated in the collaborative team formed by the GBA brand 伊仕利家居 and Hong Kong design team Soti Design Studio. All ten teams will officially launch their creative outcomes by September, promising countless creative surprises.

In an acknowledgement of the market success of and international recognition gained by the creative crossover products in the past two editions of “ReMIX”, “Bangkok Design Week 2024” extended an invitation for the Hong Kong designers and brand representatives concerned to set up a booth at Thailand Creative & Design Center during the design week, while attending its opening ceremony on 27 January earlier this year. The “ReMIX” exhibition not only successfully showcased over 40 crossover products collaborated by Hong Kong designers and brands in the 1^st and 2^nd editions of the Programme, but also received support from Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister of Thailand, who visited the “ReMIX” exhibition in person. Ms. Teresa Poon, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, Ms. Yvonne Lee, Director of “ReMIX”, IDSHK and the representative of “ReMIX” delegation, Mr. Angus Yiu, Stork Stork Design introduced the background of “ReMIX” and exchanged with them enthusiastically. As the organiser of “ReMIX”, IDSHK firmly believes that the exhibition at “Bangkok Design Week 2024” will deepen the collaborations between Hong Kong’s and Thailand’s industries, government agencies and academia, and in turn helping Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries with immense potential go international.

In addition to the exhibition at design week, this Thailand trip also organised exchange activities under the theme “Empowering Sustainable Design”. The Hong Kong delegates visited local companies in Thailand that uphold sustainable design. These included Research & Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC), which provides shared workspace for researchers in the fields of science, engineering, industrial design, and art, as well as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), which focuses on implementing sustainable design and producing various petrochemical products. During the visits, the Hong Kong delegates had the opportunity to exchange experiences and insights with Thai talented designers. This kind of exchange not only enriched the knowledge of Hong Kong designers themselves on waste recycling, biotechnology, and environmental-friendly materials which will contribute to the forward development of sustainable design in Hong Kong, but also strengthened the relationships between Hong Kong designers and Thai manufacturers, suppliers, and researchers. These visits helped enriching the knowledge of Hong Kong designers in this field and fostering integration between the industries of both Hong Kong and Thailand.

Mr. Ball Cheung, President of IDSHK, emphasised and stated the Society’s mission, “The Society not only acts as an intermediary, connecting Hong Kong designers and brands to launch collaborative products that captivate consumers’ attention, but also aims to bring the distinctive design styles and creative thinking of Hong Kong designers to overseas markets through delegation trips. This initiative seeks to expand global demand for Hong Kong designers and brands and foster the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s creative industries.”

More details are available on the website of “ReMIX” Creative Business Partnership Programme (https://remix.idshk.org/en-us), or please contact the “ReMIX” secretariat at 3586 8831 or email remix@idshk.org for inquiries.

The 3^rd “ReMIX” Creative Business Partnership Programme

Pairing Results between Hong Kong Designers and Brands

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About Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong

Founded in 2002, Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK) aims to promote the state-of-the-art and professional practice of Hong Kong’s industrial design (ID), and to leverage its status. Over the years, IDSHK has been committed to promoting and striving for the rights of industrial designers by enhancing their competitiveness, providing them with industry-related knowledge and promoting exchanges with local, the Mainland and international professional organisations. IDSHK has successfully established collaborations and strategic alliance partnerships with industrial bodies and education institutes and is continuing to support industrial design education.

IDSHK grasps the pulse of the society and technology evolvements with innovative ideas to provide members with updated relevant knowledge and connections to keep pace with the times. It aims to gather all parties’ strength and cooperate to create a brilliant design prospect in future.

About Create Hong Kong

Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community.

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

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