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Hong Kong’s Legendary Cha Chaan Teng Waso Cafe Officially Unveils in Galaxy Macau

Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong and Stephanie Cheng celebrated the official opening on September 24, the brand’s first and only branch in Macau


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – Galaxy Macau™ integrated resort continues to welcome renowned restaurant brands from all over, allowing guests to savor authentic culinary delights. And this autumn sees Hong Kong celebrity hangout Waso Cafe officially opening its doors at the multi-award-winning integrated resort on September 24, marking its first and only branch in the city. Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, and Stephanie Cheng celebrated the opening ceremony and tried preparing the various signature dishes from the café. The strong nostalgia for traditional Hong Kong-style Cha Chaan Teng has offered guests a taste of the unforgettable, classic Hong Kong cuisine.

In his welcoming remarks, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group emphasized the commitment of Galaxy Macau to offering visitors a diverse array of authentic and delectable dining experiences.
In his welcoming remarks, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group emphasized the commitment of Galaxy Macau to offering visitors a diverse array of authentic and delectable dining experiences.

In the grand opening spectacle of Waso Cafe at Galaxy Macau, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, Stephanie Cheng and Waso, the beloved Waso Cafe founder made a special appearance to offer their congratulations. They presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a momentous occasion witnessed by a bevy of media and social media influencers from the Greater Bay Area.

(From left) Venus Wong, Waso, the founder of Waso Cafe, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, Pakho Chau and Stephanie Cheng were joined the grand opening ceremony.
(From left) Venus Wong, Waso, the founder of Waso Cafe, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer— Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group, Pakho Chau and Stephanie Cheng were joined the grand opening ceremony.

“With the opening of Waso Cafe at Galaxy Macau, we now offer more than 120 dining options where guests can experience a wide variety of cuisines, further reinforcing our pledge to showcase “Authentic Flavor from the Heart” while infusing the resort with a fresh burst of vitality.” Kevin Kelley said.

The three celebrities eagerly took to the kitchen after the ribbon-cutting ceremony to craft their personal favorites. Pakho Chau took on the challenge of crafting the Iced Milk Tea with Red Bean and Grass Jelly, meticulously measuring and combining the perfect portions of grass jelly, crushed ice, and chilled milk tea before pouring them into a cup and topping it off with sweet, fresh red beans. The resulting drink was visually stunning, a testament to his culinary prowess. Venus Wong opted for the iconic “Waso Pineapple Bun,” carefully inserting the scramble egg, fresh tomato slices, and butter into the golden, freshly baked bun, all while preserving the delicate crust and neatly arranging the ingredients—a feat that required skill and precision. Meanwhile, Stephanie Cheng attempted the exclusive Galaxy Macau exclusive—Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun, skillfully paired Portuguese-style sardines with tender pork chops, then artfully stuffed the rich filling into the pineapple bun, maintaining its structural integrity while ensuring an even distribution of flavors, a task that proved more intricate than it seemed. Each of them concurred that only by trying their hand did they fully appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and years of dedication that go into every Waso Cafe dish, the accolades Waso Cafe has received from the public are well-deserved.

Under the guidance of (second from left) Waso and (fifth from left) Chef Tam Kwok Sing – Vice President of Chinese Culinary, Galaxy Macau, celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, Stephanie Cheng crafted three popular dishes: Iced Milk Tea with Red Bean and Grass Jelly, the Signature Pineapple Bun, and the Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun.
Under the guidance of (second from left) Waso and (fifth from left) Chef Tam Kwok Sing – Vice President of Chinese Culinary, Galaxy Macau, celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong, Stephanie Cheng crafted three popular dishes: Iced Milk Tea with Red Bean and Grass Jelly, the Signature Pineapple Bun, and the Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun.

In Waso Cafe Galaxy Macau Branch, can customers not only served with its iconic combination of “Waso Pineapple Bun and Milk Tea”, also menu that incorporates elements of Portuguese cuisine, such as the unique “Tossed Noodles with Portuguese Style Minced Pork”, “Pork Chop and Spicy Sardine in Pineapple Bun”, “Crispy Bun with Chorizo and Egg”, “Deep-fried Chicken Drumstick Marinated with Coloane Shrimp Paste”, and “Foie Gras, Beef and Egg with Rice Noodles in Tomato Soup”. The cuisines create full of enjoyment and happiness to our diners.

Waso Cafe originally sits in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, when Waso took over from her father, she often drew inspiration from daily life to create new menus. The seemingly simple “Toast with Egg Salad” was actually the favorite of Waso’s youngest son in his childhood. She prepared it for him with love, creating cherished memories that have become a hallmark of Waso Cafe’s motherly touch. The human touch, perhaps, is the most exclusive seasoning of Waso Cafe while Waso has a deep appreciation for the varied palates of her neighbors and constantly adapted and innovated her menu based on their request. When regulars walk in and order their “usual,” it’s the close bonds forged over a shared meal. Over time, Waso Cafe grew in popularity among locals, becoming a dining destination across the region and a popular hangout for celebrities. Its walls are adorned with photos of stars, attracting fans from far and wide who hope to catch a glimpse of their idols in this humble yet iconic cafe.

(From left) Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong and Stephanie Cheng presented their personal favorites food at Waso Cafe.
(From left) Celebrities Pakho Chau, Venus Wong and Stephanie Cheng presented their personal favorites food at Waso Cafe.

Waso Cafe’s iconic Hong Kong delights are serving from 7am to 2am daily. Whenever you’re seeking a classic milk tea to start your day with hyper energy or a steaming bowl of macaroni to soothe the late-night hunger, there’re something warm, delicious and comforting here to satisfy your cravings, as always. Stay tuned to Galaxy Macau’s official website: www.galaxymacau.com, or follow our social media accounts on WeChat, TikTok, and RED to keep up with the latest news about Galaxy Macau Waso Cafe. Exciting promotions are coming soon, so gather your friends and make plans to check out the authentic charm of this Hong Kong-style cafe!

Galaxy Macau Waso Cafe

G114, Ground Floor, Galaxy Macau (near Banyan Tree Macau, West Galaxy Promenade)

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different caliber of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavors & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavors at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world- class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

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AstraZeneca earns 3 different workplace certifications across its operations in North Africa and Levant in 2024

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – AstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, has been recognized with three prestigious workplace certifications across its operations in North Africa and the Levant. The company has been certified as a Best Place to Work, Best Place to Work for Women, and Best Place to Work for Millennials, reinforcing its commitment to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

These certifications were awarded based on independent assessments by the Best Places to Work program, a globally recognized employer certification initiative that highlights organizations with exemplary workplace environments. AstraZeneca received these accolades across several countries, including Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, reflecting its dedication to fostering a positive and supportive culture for all employees.

Best Place to Work Certifications:

  • Best Place to Work for All: AstraZeneca was certified across Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to employee well-being and excellence in HR practices.
  • Best Place to Work for Women: This certification was awarded to AstraZeneca in Jordan, Morocco, and Algeria, in recognition of its efforts to promote gender diversity, offer career growth opportunities, and create a supportive work environment for women.
  • Best Place to Work for Millennials: AstraZeneca was certified in Iraq, Morocco, and Algeria for its focus on creating a workplace that resonates with the values and aspirations of millennial employees, particularly through innovation and engagement.

Rami Scandar, AstraZeneca’s Country President for the Near East and Maghreb region, expressed pride in these accomplishments: “At AstraZeneca, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing an environment where every employee can thrive and reach their full potential. It is an honor to be recognized for our dedication to creating a workplace that empowers all employees, particularly women and millennials.”

Noha Zannoun, HR Director for Near East and Maghreb, emphasized the importance of mental well-being and career development: “Our focus on employee well-being, diversity, and inclusivity has been a driving force in our success. These certifications are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams.”

For more information about the Best Places to Work certification, visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org.
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Agroecological Practices Empower Farmers in Xieng Khouang Province

Vegetable indoor farming (Photo supplied)

Xieng Khouang, the first province to embrace the Agroecological and Safe Food System Transitions (ASSET) program funded by the French Agency for Development (AFD) and the European Union (EU), is leading the way in transforming agriculture in Laos. 

Record 4 Million Robots on Factory Floors Worldwide

  • World Robotics 2024 Report by International Federation of Robotics released

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 24 September 2024 – The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.

“The new World Robotics statistics show an all-time high in the number of industrial robots automating production around the world,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics. / ©ABB

“The new World Robotics statistics show an all-time high in the number of industrial robots automating production around the world,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “The annual installation figure of 541,302 units in 2023 is the second highest in history. It is only 2% lower than the record of 552,946 units installed in 2022.”

Asia, Europe and the Americas – overview

China is by far the world´s largest market. The 276,288 industrial robots installed in 2023 represent 51% of the global installations. This result is the second highest level ever recorded (2022: 290,144 units). The share of Chinese manufacturers in the domestic market has grown considerably since 2022, reaching 47% in 2023. It has fluctuated around 28% over the past decade. The operational stock was just shy of the 1.8-million-unit-mark in 2023, making China the first and only country in the world with such a large robot stock. Demand for robots is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2024, contributing to a more stable market by the end of the year. In the longer term, there is still a lot of growth potential in Chinese manufacturing, with the potential for 5-10% average annual growth until 2027.

Japan remained the second largest global market for industrial robots, behind China. Robot installations reached 46,106 units in 2023 – down 9%. This followed two strong years, peaking at 50,435 units in 2022 – the second-best result after 2018 (55,240 units). Demand for robots is expected to remain stagnant in 2024 but recover in 2025 and the following years to medium and upper single-digit rates.

The market in the Republic of Korea is trending sideways: Installations reached 31,444 units in 2023 – down 1% year-on-year. The country was the fourth largest robot market in the world in terms of annual installations, after the United States, Japan, and China.

India is one of the fastest growing emerging Asian economies. Robot installations increased by 59% to 8,510 units in 2023, a new high. Demand from the automotive industry soared to 3,551 units – an increase of 139%. Both car manufacturers and suppliers contributed to this development.

Europe

Industrial robot installations in Europe rose 9% to a new high of 92,393 units. In total, 80% of installations in 2023 could be attributed to destinations in the European Union (73,534 units, up by 2%). Delayed projects were completed, and the backlog was cleared in 2023. Robot demand in the region also benefited from the nearshoring trend. In 2023, growth was strongly driven by the automotive industry investing in traditionally strong car manufacturing countries such as Spain (5,053 units +31%) but also in smaller markets such as Slovakia (2,174 units, +48%) or Hungary (1,657 units, +31%).

Installations in Germany, the largest European market and the only European one in the global top five, were up 7% to 28,355 units. Installations in the second largest European market, Italy, declined by 9% to 10,412 units. The third largest European market, France, was down 13%, installing 6,386 units.

In the UK, industrial robot installations increased by 51% to 3,830 units in 2023. Investment was driven by installations in the automotive industry, mainly for assembly tasks.

The Americas

Robot installations in the Americas exceeded 50,000 units for the third year in a row: 55,389 units were installed in 2023, just 1% below the record level reached 2022.

The United States, the largest regional market, accounted for 68% of installations in the Americas in 2023. Robot installations were down by 5% to 37,587, this is the third highest record figure after 2022 and 2018. Demand from the automotive industry fell by 15% to 12,421 units. This was in line with the average for the past decade. Installations in the metal and machinery industry were up 8% to 4,171 units. Installations in the US electrical/electronics industry remained steady at 3,900 units (+1%).

In Canada, robot installations rose 37% to 4,311 units. Installation figures in Canada largely depend on automotive investment cycles. The share of the car industry was 58% in 2023.

Robot demand in Mexico is driven by the automotive industry, which accounts for 70% of the market: Installations from this sector fell by 5% to 4,087 units, showing the cyclical demand pattern well known in this customer segment. Total installations reached 5,832 units in 2023, a decrease of 3%.

Outlook

The OECD expects global growth to stabilize. However, geopolitical headwinds are still perceived as a major risk and uncertainty factor. Recent crises have raised political awareness of domestic production capacity in strategic industries. Automation allows manufacturers to locate production in developed economies without sacrificing cost efficiency. By 2024, the global economic downturn will have bottomed out. Global robot installations are expected to level off at 541,000 units. Growth is expected to accelerate in 2025 and continue in 2026 and 2027. There are no signs that the overall long-term growth trend will end in the near future.

Orders for World Robotics 2024 Industrial Robots and Service Robots reports can be placed online. Further downloads on the content are available here.

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IFR graphs, market presentation and press releases on selected markets in Chinese, German, and Japanese language are available at: https://ifr.org/ifr-press-releases/record-of-4-million-robots-working-in-factories-worldwide

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About IFR

The International Federation of Robotics is the voice of the global robotics industry. IFR represents national robot associations, academia, and manufacturers of industrial and service robots from over twenty countries:

The IFR Statistical Department provides data for two annual robotics studies:

World Robotics – Industrial Robots: This unique report provides global statistics on industrial robots in standardized tables and enables national comparisons to be made. It presents statistical data for around 40 countries broken down into areas of application, customer industries, types of robots and other technical and economic aspects. Production, export and import data is listed for selected countries. It also offers robot density, i.e. the number of robots per 10,000 employees, as a measure for the degree of automation.

World Robotics – Service Robots: This unique report describes marketable products, tasks, challenges and new developments by service robots application. The report includes the results of the annual IFR service robot survey* on global sales of professional and consumer service robots and an industry structure analysis including a full list of all service robot producers known to the IFR. The study is jointly prepared with the robotics experts of Fraunhofer IPA, Stuttgart.

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Trend Micro Retains #1 Ranking in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform 2023 Market Share

Data reveals 11% revenue increase in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform market


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cybersecurity leader, today celebrated that it has retained its #1 ranking for worldwide cloud-native application protection platform market share in the IDC, Worldwide Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform Market Shares, 2023: A Bull Market (doc # US52472324, September 2024).

Philip Bues, Senior Research Manager, Cloud Security, IDC: “CNAPP is becoming essential for securing organizations. Organizations realize that cloud risk is business risk. IDC research shows that IT spending on security, risk, and compliance is the most resilient to downward trends or cutbacks.”

The worldwide CNAPP market grew 31.5% in 2023, to reach a total valuation of $3.5 billion, according to IDC.

As organizations invest in multi- and hybrid cloud infrastructure to support their business growth plans, their attack surface continues to expand. With cybercriminals exploiting in-house skills shortages, IT complexity and the security gaps created by point solutions, CNAPP is an increasingly popular option.

According to the IDC report, Trend recorded global CNAPP revenue of $457.9 million in 2023, marking an 11.3% year-over-year increase.

Kevin Simzer, COO at Trend: “In the last few years, Trend has been pivotal in shaping the CNAPP market as we know it. And we continue to lead by example, solving customer pain points with robust security solutions.”

Trend’s market leadership is driven by the unmatched attack surface management capabilities of the Trend Vision OneTM platform, which delivers enhanced cloud risk management, agentless detection and real-time monitoring. This platform is designed to continuously assess the cloud attack surface, alert teams to security and compliance gaps, and auto-remediate where possible.

Trend delivers centralized visibility, control, powerful scanning, profiling, and discovery from a single platform, enabling customers to seamlessly manage their cloud security as part of their broader cybersecurity strategy. This aligns with IDC’s opinion that “the market wants consolidation of tools and vendors: it wants simplicity to manage risk.”

IDC also notes in its report that, with compromised credentials now the leading cause of breaches, the security perimeter is increasingly identity focused.

Robert Miller, VP of Corporate Security, Sierra Cedar: “Trend expands our security wheelhouse and makes our jobs a lot easier. Trend Micro solutions just work out of the box. By the time we hear about a threat most times, Trend has already implemented the functionality or added the alert. That’s the kind of partner we have in Trend.”

To stay ahead of this demand, Trend has developed new data security posture management (DSPM) and cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) tools. These additions enhance Trend Micro’s CNAPP strategy with Trend Vision One™ – Cloud Security, offering organizations a more comprehensive, proactive platform for better risk management across multi-cloud environments.

To read the IDC report, Worldwide Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform Market Shares, 2023: A Bull Market, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/idc-cnapp-market-shares-report
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Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend’s platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

The Beijing Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Carnival Citizens Experience Intangible Cultural Heritage Chinese Medicine Pill-Rolling Balancing Chinese Culture and Entertainment

Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle Together


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 -The Beijing Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Carnival will be held on September 21-22, 2024, Saturday and Sunday, at the Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Centre Piazza. Through a series of exciting activities, citizens will learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine and its National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage while experiencing traditional medicine-making techniques, including hands-on traditional medicine pill-rolling! Tong Ren Tang also extends blessings of health to the public through its Baizi Cabinet, symbolizing a shared embrace of a healthy lifestyle.

Citizens take part in the
Citizens take part in the “Traditional Medicine Ball-Making Experience Workshop”.

A crowd of citizens gathered to witness the start of The Beijing Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Carnival, creating a lively atmosphere. The opening ceremony was officiated by several distinguished guests, including Mr. Tsang Yok-sing, Independent Non-Executive Director of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Mr. Zeng Shendian, Vice President of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprise Association, Mr. Yim Kong, JP, Legislative Council Member, Mr. Wang Chi, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., Mr. Yi Li, General Manager of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd., marking the beginning of the carnival. This also signals the upcoming 9th series of activities titled “Tong Ren Cares Prevention of Stroke,” which includes health seminars and free medical consultations.

Bronze boy, ambassador for Hong Kong Beijing Tong Ren Tang, showcasing Traditional Chinese Medicine culture.
Bronze boy, ambassador for Hong Kong Beijing Tong Ren Tang, showcasing Traditional Chinese Medicine culture.

Mr. Tsang Yok-sing, Independent Non-Executive Director of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. expressed during his speech: “I can say that I have been an old friend of Beijing Tong Ren Tang. Over the years, as a friend and a citizen, I have witnessed my friend’s growth and achievements, as well as the company’s efforts to share the benefits of development with the public. Beijing Tong Ren Tang is not only preserving Traditional Chinese Medicine culture and health but also upholding the traditional virtues of humanity and the social advocacy of public welfare and charity in Hong Kong.” He also shared that he had an eye surgery, “I am feeling much better after switching to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine always treats the root cause, and is very efficient.”

Mr. Zeng Shendian, Vice President of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprise Association stated: “Beijing Tong Ren Tang integrates its development with the well-being of citizens, using bright and unique approaches to promote a healthy lifestyle to the public. It has provided care and support to tens of thousands of elderly people, reflecting the responsibilities and commitment of a pharmaceutical, health, and Chinese enterprise.” Mr. Wang Chi, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. said: “The reason we are holding a carnival themed around Traditional Chinese Medicine culture this year, is to promote a health concept as advocates and contributors of a Chinese healthy lifestyle—because health leads to happiness, and by learning to be happy can one be healthier. Tong Ren Tang always hopes to ensure the health of more citizens through high-quality products and services.”

The highlight of the day featured Master Wang Bo Wei, a representative inheritor of the “An Gong Niu Huang Wan Production Technique,” demonstrating the pill-rolling process! This important step in Traditional Chinese Medicine production opened the eyes of citizens, showcasing Tong Ren Tang’s rigorous standards in medicine-making.

Bronze boy, ambassador for Hong Kong Beijing Tong Ren Tang, adheres to the mission of promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine culture. Bronze boy will be shuttling through several key exhibits, including the “Beijing Tong Ren Tang Historical Culture Zone”, “Chinese Medicine Culture Corridor”, and “Traditional Medicine Ball-Making Experience Workshop”, showcasing images and information from Tong Ren Tang’s 355-year history, as well as related content on National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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After the opening ceremony, a large number of citizens continued to enjoy The Beijing Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Carnival. Many stayed after the pill-rolling demonstration to participate in the “Traditional Medicine Pill-Rolling Experience Workshop,” while others joined the “Chinese medicine sachet workshop” or engaged in “six interactive games,” all having a great time and receiving bronze boy gifts. Numerous photo spots were set up, including 3D signboards and a bronze boy inflatable, attracting everyone to take pictures for memories!

At the carnival, attendees could see the Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet, Baizi Cabinet, which represents a blessing of health and longevity within Chinese medicine culture. The name Baizi Cabinet means “having lots of descendants”, conveys well-wishes for health and longevity. Baizi Cabinet represents the richness and completeness of traditional Chinese medicine knowledge, and is the material carrier of Chinese medicine cultural wisdom. Having lots of descendants is Chinese culture’s pursuit of family continuity and harmony between nature and man. This is also the fundamental purpose of traditional Chinese medicine in pursuing the unity of nature and man. The two are closely related. Tong Ren Tang wants to share the blessing of health and longevity to everyone.

The Beijing Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Carnival also serves as the kickoff for this year’s major events by Beijing Tong Ren Tang. From September to October, Beijing Tong Ren Tang has prepared a series of health-themed activities for citizens, including health seminars, exhibitions, and games. These activities aim to educate the public on preventing or managing hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as raising awareness about preventing urban diseases and strokes, and focusing on cardiovascular health. Bronze boy will also make surprise appearances to accompany everyone in their daily health maintenance, so stay tuned!

The Beijing Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Carnival

Date: September 21-22, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Centre Piazza
Activities: Traditional Chinese medicine culture exhibition, Chinese cultural performances, prize-winning booth games, Hands-on experience workshop for traditional Chinese medicine pill-rolling, Chinese medicine sachet workshop

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About Beijing Tong Ren Tang

Tong Ren Tang was founded in 1669 (the eighth year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty). It has a history of over 350 years, adhering to the mission of “Cultivate both noble morality and benevolence to do good to society and to keep people healthy”. Since 1723,the 1st Qing Yongzheng reign, the emperor granted Tong Ren Tang’s imperial supply of medications, over the eight reigns for 188 years. Tong Ren Tang adheres to the principle of “Though the processing of medicines was complicated, we must not save labors; though the medicinal materials were expensive, we must not reduce any of them.”

About the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Beijing Tong Ren Tang

1. Chinese medicine culture of Tong Ren Tang

The Chinese medicine culture of Tong Ren Tang integrates the essence of traditional Chinese medicine with the medicine standards for Chinese imperial family. Through 355 years of inheritance and innovation, Tong Ren Tang combines Chinese medical practices and medicines, tradition and modernity as well as domestic and overseas development, forming a unique integration of traditional techniques, preparation methods, cultures of benevolence and quality, business philosophy, brand image and team spirit.

2. Chinese medicine culture of Tong Ren Tang (traditional Chinese medicine processing technology)

Tong Ren Tang’s special processing technology for traditional Chinese medicine is of great importance to facilitate the development of Tong Ren Tang. By fully adopting the authentic traditional techniques and ensuring the preservation and inheritance of core techniques, Tong Ren Tang continuously improves the intrinsic quality of traditional products, establishes a good reputation among general public.

3. Production techniques of Angong Niuhuang Pills

Angong Niuhuang Pills were invented by Wu Tang and documented in his work Wenbingtiaobian in 1798. Tong Ren Tang Angong Niuhuang Pills have a documented history of 150 years. In 1870, Le Pingquan, the tenth generation of the Le family, firstly included the category of epidemic diseases in his amendment to the Tong Ren Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription and considered the Angong Niuhuang Pills as the preferred medicine for this category. Tong Ren Tang integrated its owned medicine production techniques with the medicine production standards for the imperial family of Qing Dynasty, traditional Chinese medicine culture and Chinese culture, forming its owned traditional production techniques of Angong Nihuang Pills.

About Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd.

In 2004, Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. was established in Hong Kong. In 2013, Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. were listed in Growth Enterprise Market of Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In 2018, it was transferred to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. This move marked an important step in international business development and is committed to promoting the corporate mission “Healthy Life, Global Choice”

At present, Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. has established over 160 retail terminals, traditional Chinese medicine clinics, health centers and cultural centers in 26 overseas countries and regions. Tong Ren Tang trademarks are registered in more than 100 countries and regions. Tong Ren Tang products are marketed in over 40 countries and regions worldwide, more than 1,000 drug specifications registered. The company has served more than 50 million overseas people, contributing to the widespread of traditional Chinese medicine culture worldwide.

AS Watson Celebrates World Pharmacists Day with Over 3,000 Pharmacists Driving Health and Wellness


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2024 – World Pharmacists Day is on 25 September, and it’s an annual opportunity to call out the great work pharmacists do every day.

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“On this special day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to more than 3,000 pharmacists and over 9,000 health professionals who work with AS Watson around the world, making our retail network a preferred destination for trusted health advice, health services and products,” said Dr. Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson.

“Our pharmacists play a vital role in the shopping experience, offering the human interaction that instills confidence and reassurance in customers seeking health solutions,” Malina continued.

Based on the company’s global insights, customers who shop health and wellness products spend three times more than non-health shoppers. Notably, there’s a remarkable year-on-year growth of over 20% in the young customer segment seeking health products. While the vitamins and dietary supplements (VDS) sector alone has experienced over 10% sales growth, the increasing demand for medicated skincare solutions delivered over 20% growth.

Malina explained how the company addresses the increasing customer needs in health, “We are witnessing sustainable growth in our health and wellness retail sales over multiple years. In response to this global demand, we expanded our health product range by nearly 20%. Besides we have introduced new digital enabled services in many markets.”

Tech-empowered AS Watson International Pharmacist Network

Malina is excited to announce, “To mark the significance of our pharmacists and our commitment to empowering them to serve our customers to lead healthier lives, we are launching a global network app exclusively for the AS Watson International Pharmacists Network. The app serves as an exchange platform for our health professionals from around the world to acquire new knowledge, exchange best practices and to support each other across our markets.”

Personalised O+O Health Services

AS Watson’s dedication extends beyond products, offering comprehensive O+O health services, including consultations and health checks, facilitated by our global network of pharmacists.

In an era where technology plays a crucial role in health decision-making, AS Watson is enhancing its offerings with offline and online health consultations, including the innovative e-Doctor service. For example, the “Watsons eDr” app enables customers to connect with healthcare professionals for online consultations, with same-day medication delivery. Additionally, Superdrug’s “Video GP” service provides rapid access to General Practitioners via video calls.

Across regions – including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia – customers can access one-on-one health consultations with pharmacists, receiving personalized advice and recommendations that have garnered positive feedback.

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