20 1 月, 2023

Rex Fuels & Solvex Global Conference 2023: Bitumen, Petrochemicals & Petro-Products

DUBAI, UAE, Jan 19, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. In an era of global economic headwinds, India's petroleum products consumption recorded a growth of 5.1% in FY 2021-22. It is projected to grow at 11% in the FY 2022-23. Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Base Oils are the three key products which is increasingly dependent on imports, due to domestic refining slate constraints. Middle East has traditionally been the key supply source for India's import requirements. Russia is fast emerging as a new supply source vying for a slice of the Indian petroleum products market.By 2030 India’s Bitumen Imports Are Projected to Reach 6 Mil Tons, And Petrochemicals Imports Are Projected to Reach 18 Mil Tons. New Suppliers Are Vying For A Share [Graphic: Rex] The new year 2023 brings together the leading Refineries, Buyers, Traders, Logistics Players, and Consultants for a power packed two-days of stimulating deliberations, business development and networking on Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Petro-products sector. The Rex Fuels & Solvex Global Conference 2023 would be the biggest event for the buyers & sellers in the Middle East, India, Africa, Russia, and South-East Asia. Some of the biggest refineries from the Middle East region together with Gazprom from Russia are sponsoring the two-day conference. Mark your calendar for 25th & 26th Jan 2023, InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.The dynamic and evolving geopolitical developments since February 2022 have brought new challenges and thrown open new opportunities as well. The oil & gas sector is right in the middle of it. The price volatility and rebalancing of the supply chains worldwide has led the market players to redraw their strategies to meet the evolving business challenges. Dubai occupies an increasingly pivotal role as the business hub for the region and also for the world. Rex Fuels & Solvex Global Conference 2023 brings together leading market participants. Widely acknowledged as the benchmark event of the industry, the Rex Fuels & Solvex Global Conference is in its 5th edition in Dubai. It has already received the highest ever level of confirmed participation from over 400 delegates from Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Base Oils sectors. The overall number of Delegates participating in the two-day event is expected to exceed 500. The event has already attracted over 100 sponsors and 36 Exhibitors till date. The agenda for the event and the Speakers list at the event include the top luminaries and experts from the leading Petroleum companies from the Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Petro-products sector. This event has elicited an unprecedented level of interest with delegates' confirmation already received from over 28 countries from across the globe. It is likely to be a fully sold-out event. It would be an unmatched gathering of Suppliers, Buyers and Traders from Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Petro-products sectors.India being the biggest importer of the bitumen and petrochemical products in the region has attracted the largest number of participants closely followed by the Middle East region. Delegates from Africa, Europe, Russia, and South-East Asian countries have also confirmed their participation. A special highlight of this year's event is a special exhibition pavilion dedicated to the Petrochemicals sector with over 23 suppliers putting up the exhibition booths. Suppliers from Bitumen, Base Oil and Petro-products have also expressed a very high level of interest in the exhibition pavilion.The venue of the two-day conference, InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City is well equipped to handle over 600 Delegates, Sponsors and Exhibitors in an environment of luxury and professional ambience.Organized by Rex Conferences, a leading consultant in the Bitumen, Oil & Gas and Road Construction sector in India and Middle East region, Rex Group is widely acknowledged for their leading role in developing a consensus approach among the industry stakeholders. Be a part of this premiere event to help shape the future Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Petro-products industry and get an opportunity to collaborate with industry experts in the fast-developing market. This premier event presents an unmissable opportunity for Business Development, Networking and Brand Promotion.You may register online for Delegates at https://rexconferences.com/register or email at conferences@rexfuels.comFor Sponsorship, Exhibitor and Delegate bookings, please contact Sandip Mukherjee, Vice President, Business Development, Mobile / WhatsApp: +91 91673 64282, E: sandip@rexgbeservices.com, U: www.rexconferences.com. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

22 9 月, 2022

HKIoD Organises Directors’ Conference 2022 – “From Resilience to Sustainability”

HONG KONG, Sep 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Institute of Directors ("HKIoD") hosted Directors' Conference 2022 yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. With the HKSAR and also HKIoD both celebrating their 25th anniversary, the conference this year extended to a full day, featured 11 sessions including power talks and in-depth panel discussions held physically and online with 430 attendees in all.Directors' Conference 2022 held physically and online with 430 attendees in all.Opening address by The Honourable Michael Wong, GBS, JP, Deputy Financial SecretaryIn his closing speech, Mr Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury thanked the HKIoD for organizing this meaningful conference.Welcoming participants to the event, Dr Christopher To, Chairman of HKIoD, said, "In the last five years, Hong Kong has continued to rank high in competitiveness or as a global financial centre in the world, suggesting that Hong Kong is somewhat resilient amid adversities including the pandemic. However, as there are still many looming uncertainties, we must not be complacent. We should learn the true meaning of resilience and gain skills in implementing sustainability initiatives and engaging stakeholders in developing sustainable business practices in such VUCA times." Citing the HKIoD Corporate Governance Scorecard, Dr To noted that Hong Kong listed companies have been improving in corporate governance over the past 16 years while the demands have been increasing as per global trends.The conference brought together 21 world-class business and community leaders, scholars and policy makers to share their insights on a spectrum of topics, including (1) Fusion of People, Ideas and Technology; (2) Roadmap of Driving for Excellence; (3) Hong Kong's Role as an IFC in RMB Internationalisation; (4) Non-profits' Business Purpose; (5) Driving a Top-notch Financial Market; (6) The Board to Lead in Climate Governance; (7) Leading to Survive and Thrive in Challenges; and (8) The Rule of Law in Doing Business Going on to 2047.Dr Carlye Tsui SBS JP, Chief Executive Officer, HKIoD, said: "Crises can make an organisation stronger and more resilient when its leaders have the determination, foresight and wisdom to turn the tide and triumph over turbulence. We should all be seeking proven measures to help our organisations fend off challenges and achieve true sustainability." Learning from COVID-19, Dr Tsui noted the global director perspective that the top items on board agenda are broader risk-set, enhanced ESG and greater stakeholder communication. She also advised that in this digital age, boards should regard technological change with a strategic perspective, continuing learning and assessment of the leadership and culture readiness for it.About The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsThe Hong Kong Institute of Directors is Hong Kong's premier body representing directors to foster the long-term success of companies through advocacy and standards-setting in corporate governance and professional development for directors. A non-profit-distributing organisation with membership consisting of directors from listed and non-listed companies, HKIoD is committed to providing directors with educational programmes and information service and establishing an influential voice in representing directors. With international perspectives and a multi-cultural environment, HKIoD conducts business in biliteracy and trilingualism. Website: http://www.hkiod.com.Media Enquiries:Strategic Public Relations GroupBrenda Chan +852 2114 4396 brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkChak Yau +852 2114 4395 chak.yau@sprg.com.hkThe Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsOdessa So +852 2889 4988 odessa.so@hkiod.com Joanne Yam +852 2889 1414 joanne.yam@hkiod.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

31 8 月, 2022

Electronics Asia Conference 2022 Puts Spotlight on IoT, Automotive Electronics, Wireless Technologies, and the Semiconductor Supply Chain

The global semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $661 billion in 2022, up by 13.7% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp. (IDC). While industry demand was driven by the industrial and automotive industries in 2021, IDC expects 5G, consumer electronics, wireless technologies, datacenters, and wearables will continue drive demand this year.The Asia Pacific region, which dominated the global semiconductors market in 2021, is projected to exhibit the highest growth rate from 2022 to 2028, mainly driven by the surge in the adoption of high-end devices and growing demand for consumer electronics, according to market analyst BlueWeave Consulting.In particular, the Internet of Things (IoT) market in Asia-Pacific region (APEJ) will continue to grow this year, accelerating by 9.1% from 6.9% in 2021, according to IDC. Despite supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions, rising demand for remote operations, better network coverage, and the deployment of commercial 5G and testbeds are driving IoT adoption in the region, which in turn is expected to boost IoT spending to $436 billion in 2026, IDC notes.And it is the ecosystem of semiconductor device makers, equipment manufacturers, and raw materials suppliers, with the support of the academe and government institutions, that are enabling these technology developments.To put the spotlight on the key players and the latest technologies and trends in the electronics and semiconductor industry, AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, will hold the inaugural Electronics Asia Conference (EAC) 2022 on October 18–20, 2022.The three-day event will feature a virtual conference and exhibition, highlighting the latest technology trends, innovations and developments, and strategies to help the electronics and semiconductor industry stakeholders navigate the challenges, take advantage of, and build new opportunities in the current global manufacturing landscape.With the theme "Gearing Up for Growth: Electronics and Semiconductor Technologies Driving Industry Developments in Asia," EAC 2022 will put the spotlight on industries and applications including IoT, wireless technologies, automotive electronics, and the supply chain.Confirmed companies presenting at the virtual conference include Arm, Arrow Electronics Inc. (NYSE: ARW), Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), Chip 1 Exchange, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX); Nordic Semiconductor (NOD.OL), NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), MosChip Technologies (BOM: 532407), Mouser Electronics, Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), SMITH, STMicroelectronics (EPA: STM) (NYSE: STM), and Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: TXN).For more information and to register, visit Electronics Asia Conference (EAC) 2022.About AspenCoreAspenCore is a unique collection of brands and products that have set the standard in meeting the demands of today's engineers.We reach over 15 million technologists, designers, engineers, and managers. We connect this electronics community to reliable news, authoritative analysis, industry trends, and daily information on new technology.Our brands include EE Times, Electronic Products, EPSNews, ESM China, IoT Times, Power Electronics News, EDN, EEWeb, Electro Schematics, Elektroda.pl, Embedded.com, Planet Analog, and more.For more information, visit https://aspencore.com.Contact Person:Celia ShihMarketing ManagerTaiwan/ASEAN Marketing and Circulation DepartmentT: +886 227591366 Ext. 103/222E: celia.shih@aspencore.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

8 8 月, 2022

Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency Hosts 2022 Global Metaverse Conference & ASEAN-ROK Forum

On August 18 to 19 2022, a Global Metaverse Conference & ASEAN–ROK Forum will be held at BEXCO in Busan Opportunities to stimulate Metaverse industry cooperation and exchange between ASEAN–ROK countries Busan, Korea, August 08, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-Joon) and Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (President & CEO Jeong Mun-Seob) announced that the 2022 Global Metaverse Conference & ASEAN-ROK Forum will be held for Korean and international Metaverse businesses and Busan citizens at BEXCO on August 18 (Thu) to 19 (Fri). This event will be hosted by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan Metropolitan City. It is organized by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) and Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (BIPA) in order to stimulate Metaverse business collaborations and exchange in the ASEAN-ROK regions. The Global Metaverse Conference will include lectures and discussions on Metaverse, NFT, and key industry trends as well as ways to collaborate with ASEAN under the theme of ‘Metaverse, the beginning of a New World’. Moreover, this conference will provide lectures with different perspectives of experts covering state-of-the-art Metaverse technology trends and its service application field, industry trend analysis, global and Korean market analysis, and the vision and challenge of the Metaverse. At the same time, policies on concept development will be discussed regarding immersive content in the ASEAN markets and potential businesses collaborations. On August 18 (Thu), Metaverse-related global trends and strategies will be presented by speakers such as Directors from AI computing company NVIDIA and AMD, Hao Li(CEO of Pinscreen), AI-based digital human technology company, and Dillon Seo, co-founder of Oculus and Korea Country Manager of DTCP (Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners). On August 19 (Fri), the ASEAN -ROK Forum will deal with the current state of Metaverse-related policies and market trends in the ASEAN-ROK region. There will also be expert discussions and panel sessions to find out potential ASEAN-ROK business collaborations. Jeong Mun-Seob, President & CEO of BIPA said, “Metaverse, a 3D virtual world just like the real world, has expanded into VR, AR, and XR businesses, and is expected to grow by 40% year-on-year(y-o-y) over the next decade. We expect this event to serve as a venue to explore industry trends and to discuss various possible collaborations with ASEAN.” Pre-registration is available on the website until August 11 (Thu). For more information on pre-registration and the event, please refer to the website (www.busan-metaverse.com) Media Contact Company: Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency Contact: Hanah Telephone: +82-051-783-1170 Email: hanah@busanit.or.kr Website: http://www.busanit.or.kr/ SOURCE: Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Hong Kong: AsiaExcite, EastMud; AsiaEase; Singapore: SEAChronicle, VOASG; NetDace; Thailand: SEAsiabiz, AccessTH; Indonesia: SEATribune, DailyBerita; Philippines: SEATickers, PHNotes; Malaysia: SEANewswire, KULPR; Vietnam: SEANewsDesk, PostVN)

4 8 月, 2022

Asian Licensing Conference explores latest trends and forges new business opportunities

HONG KONG, Aug 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 11th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ran successfully from 27 to 29 July. The three-day online event featured 22 thematic sessions where 34 industry experts from different sectors addressed participants. More than 25,000 viewers from 42 countries and regions joined the discussions alongside physical participation at five satellite conferences in Chongqing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Shenzhen in Mainland China and Jakarta in Indonesia. The three-day event generated nearly 140 one-on-one business matching meetings online, connecting global licensing players with potential partners to help them explore business opportunities.The 11th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) online featured 34 industry speakers well versed in the industry and attracted more than 25,000 viewers from 42 countries and regions.Five satellite conferences were held in parallel with the ALC in Chongqing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Shenzhen in Mainland China and Jakarta in Indonesia.The inaugural Brand Forum took place alongside the conference, featuring a number of established Asian brands. Representatives from these brands shared their stories and connected with participants for potential business partnerships.One-stop platform connects licensing partners to global opportunitiesHong Kong is maintaining its position as an international intellectual property (IP) and licensing hub that links international licensors and licensing agents. The ALC provides a one-stop platform where leading global brands and licensors can explore cross-sectoral cooperation and keep abreast of the latest market trends and opportunities. This year the conference addressed topical issues in such areas as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse, brands crossover, arts and culture licensing, art technology, blockchain gaming, location-based entertainment (LBE) experiences, environmental, social and governance (ESG) in licensing and more.Speaking at the conference, Maura Regan, President of Licensing International, said that following two years of unparalleled change brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers put greater focus on life and cultural experiences. She said the global licensing community should capture opportunities arising from this consumer behaviour shift, expressing confidence that the licensing industry will continue to grow in line with consumer market trends in over the next two years.Brand Forum builds business connectionsThe inaugural Brand Forum took place alongside the conference, featuring a number of established Asian brands such as BANDAI NAMCO, CAPCOM, DNP, Fuji Television, TV TOKYO Communication, Minto, San-Byte, Sony Creative, Poplar Publishing and Tsuburaya. Brand representatives shared their stories and were connected with other participants to explore potential partnerships. In addition, 45 Hong Kong homegrown brands under the DLAB banner presented their creative characters, animations, products and gaming designs. The online exhibition showcased more than 100 instances of IPs, fully demonstrating the power of licensing and creativity in the region.TV TOKYO Communication shared that the event enabled them to connect with potential partners worldwide and explore business opportunities together. Yellow White Stone also said taking part in ALC helped them gain more experience and exposure.At the "China Opportunity" session, one conference highlight, Gao Zheng, Director General, Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation (Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs) of Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, said Hong Kong has been playing an important role in the development of the country's cultural industry. The conference would further promote business collaboration between international and Mainland Chinese enterprises, and at the same time cement Hong Kong's unique role as an international licensing hub. Jacky Chung, HKTDC Director, Mainland, said the National 14th Five-Year Plan supported Hong Kong's development into an arts and cultural exchange hub that connects the mainland to the rest of the world. This will further enhance the city's function as a trade centre for international IP and a globally recognised licensing hub.He Yizan, Founder and CEO of ARTiSTORY, said technology would have a profound impact on people's lives, and many cultural and art institutions were now actively embracing new technologies. He believed the convergence of art and technology would become a new trend for cultural and art licensing in the future.Over three event-packed days, the ALC addressed numerous topical issues, offered fruitful content to participants and generated business opportunities for industry players. The event served as a prelude to the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) and the 12th Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) to be held from 27 to 29 April 2023. More details of these events will be announced in due course.All ALC sessions were broadcast via the event's online platform. Complimentary playback is available for registered participants until 29 August 2022 through the conference website link [ https://alc.hktdc.com ], while subscription for video-on-demand is available for those who did not register for this year's event. Please email to: alc@hktdc.org for details of the subscription.Website- Asian Licensing Conference website: https://alc.hktdc.com- Photo download: https://bit.ly/3PXfC5iAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedInMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.orgSnowy Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4525, Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

31 5 月, 20222 6 月, 2022

The 20th CIEP: Serving Scientific and Technological Innovation and Promoting Talent Exchange

SHENZHEN, CHINA, May 31, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The 20th Conference on International Exchange of Professionals opened online on the afternoon of May 26, and held simultaneously the Shenzhen Forum with the theme of”Accelerating the Construction of Talent Centers and Innovation Hubs of Global Importance.” “Adhering to the idea that talent is the primary resource and following the strategy of talent-led development, China has formed a good atmosphere of ‘pool all kinds of talent and put them to the best use’,” said Wang Zhigang, Minister of Science and Technology of China. China has established scientific and technological cooperation with more than 160 countries and regions worldwide and is a part of more than 200 international organizations and multilateral mechanisms. Committed to further opening up its science and technology sector with a broader vision and more practical measures, China will continue to facilitate connections on innovation strategies and communications on policies. China will actively build an international science and technology cooperation platform for various innovation entities and researchers and promote exchanges between global talents from all fields and levels. The Conference on International Exchange of Professionals is committed to promoting mutually beneficial international scientific and technological cooperation and facilitating exchanges between worldwide talents, providing a fertile ground for collaboration and setting up a stage for talents from all over the world. Already become an exhibition and trade fair for worldwide scientific and technological innovation achievements and international talent exchanges, the conference is now an important platform and well-known brand gathering global innovation resources. This year’s conference has set up online service zones such as “Virtual Exhibition Hall”, “Project Cooperation” and “Online Recruitment” on its official website. In the future, such an online platform will become a stage for a series of exhibitions, forums, discussions, matchmaking and exchanging activities. Email: wangchan@ciep.gov.cn Website: https://www.ciep.gov.cn/

9 3 月, 2022

BuildTech Asia 2022 Returns with First Physical Exhibition since Covid-19

Singapore, Mar 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 11th edition of BuildTech Asia (BTA) 2022 will return in a hybrid format from 15 - 17 March 2022. The leading platform for the building and construction industry in the Asia Pacific region, BTA 2022 is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees online and in-person, with a physical exhibition - the first to be held in two years - taking place at the Singapore EXPO.Themed "Connecting The Future of Asia's Built Environment", BTA 2022 will feature more than 120 physical and virtual exhibitors, 44 industry associations and partners from 16 participating countries. After two digital editions in 2020 and 2021, this year's hybrid event is expected to attract strong participation from representatives in key markets such as Malaysia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, the Philippines and Korea - all of which have ongoing Vaccinated Travel Lane arrangements with Singapore.In line with the Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM) for the built environment sector launched in 2017, the event will focus on helping industry players accelerate the adoption of digitalised solutions and smart technologies in the key segments of building materials, construction machineries, architectural finishes, facilities management and productive technology. Co-located with BTA 2022 are the in-person Facilities Management Conference (FMC) on 15 and 16 March, as well as the hybrid Constructing Our World (CoW) Conference and physical Construction Safety & Health Conference 2022 on 17 March, where over 40 experts including representatives from Autodesk Construction Solutions, Siemens and ST Engineering will be speaking.BTA 2022 is a Constellar event. Mr Chua Wee Phong, Chief Executive (Markets) for Constellar said: "We are very much looking forward to the regional building and construction industry coming together again, this time in a hybrid manner including the return of the physical exhibition at BTA 2022. As an annual marque event we are privileged to continue playing a pivotal role in helping industry players map out a sustainable business transformation journey, foster new partnerships, and plug into a comprehensive global network of industry experts and peers."Guest-of-Honour Mr. Tan Kiat How, Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information & Ministry of National Development, will kick off the event with a launch of the physical exhibition of BTA 2022 at the Singapore EXPO as well as an opening address at FMC 2022. Also happening on opening day are the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Constellar and MMI Asia to jointly develop a future event focusing on smart, efficient and green building technologies; and a second MoU between Singapore Institute of Building Limited (SIBL) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) pledging greater collaboration for the benefit of its members.On the physical exhibition floor, visitors can view demonstrations of the latest automated equipment and machinery, join Sandbox sessions designed to address challenges and ideate solutions, and visit over 80 physical showcases featuring new technological developments including charging stations for electric cars by Kyo Ei Denko, which will have a Tesla Model 3 on-site for demonstration, and construction project management tool Finalcad One, which helps teams collaborate and monitor field information in real time to enhance the safety and productivity of worksites.At the centre of the exhibition space, the Smart Innovation Pavilion will showcase the latest digitalised solutions and smart technologies, featuring exhibitors such as Autodesk with its state-of-the-art Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, also widely known as the industry standard in Singapore; other highlights include a Smart Toilet System by Convergent Smart Technologies, a maintenance free technology that employs a people density counter and ammonia sensor to improve cleaning productivity, as well as the Thouzer robotic weight-bearing cart by Doog International, the only collaborative autonomous robotic solution with affordable pricing in the market.Convening industry leaders to chart the path forwardTo meet rising construction demand in a post-pandemic world, industry players are coming together at BTA 2022 to find solutions that will accelerate their digital transformation and help them boost productivity from conception and design-build, to operation and maintenance.To that effect, the 5th edition of FMC will provide new perspectives on facilities management post COVID-19. The 2-day conference will focus on innovations for a sustainable and smart built environment, supporting the Building and Construction Authority's push for more FM teams to adopt advanced technologies that can help to increase productivity and foster better sustainability outcomes. Dr. Teo Ho Pin, a former Member of Parliament and Mayor, will deliver the keynote address on 15 March 2022 about the evolution of facilities management for a complex future.The CoW Conference 2022 will address key issues pertaining to climate change, sustainability, innovation and human development within the construction sector. Themed "Pivoting towards a Greater Resilience", the conference aims to catalyse conversation around the globe on topics such as the education and training required to groom the builders of the future and strategies in keeping up with the demands of new technology. Mr. Chee Hong Tat, NTUC Deputy Secretary-General, will be giving the opening remarks as the Guest-of-Honour of the conference.Top decision-makers and industry leaders from the built environment sector will also be gathering at the invite-only Industry Transformation Roundtable on the first day of BTA 2022. On the third day of the event, physical attendees can join the free Construction Safety & Health Conference 2022, held at the Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria, focusing on how the pandemic is shaping safety and health in the construction sector.The digital platform for BTA 2022 will also provide enhanced networking opportunities and improved business matching features to help forge stronger connections between industry professionals, thought leaders, delegates and exhibitors around the region.SIBL is the organiser of CoW and co-organiser of FMC with Constellar. SIBL President Dr Sussie Ketit, said: "Singapore Institute of Building Limited (SIBL) is pleased to co-present the hybrid edition of BTA 2022 with Constellar. This event comes at an important time to facilitate industry growth, providing a platform for built environment professionals to discover new innovations and collaborative opportunities that will help them grow more resilient against disruptions in the future."Registration is still open at https://bit.ly/3d9sQL7For more information, please visit www.buildtechasia.com or follow our social media channels for live updates to the event: LinkedIn @BuildTechAsia, Facebook @buildtechforasia, Instagram @buildtechasia_official, Youtube @BuildtechAsiaAbout BuildTech AsiaBuildTech Asia is the Asia Pacific premier platform for the built environment sector which showcases the latest smart solutions and productive technologies across the entire building life-cycle. With international and regional brands showcasing the most comprehensive exhibiting profile such as onsite construction machinery & equipment, building materials & solutions, architectural & quality finishes, productive technologies, facilities management, and infrastructure solutions to help accelerate the built environment sector to build faster and smarter. The annual event provides a gateway into Asia to network with a wide range of practitioners, technology experts, industry players, developers, agents, and distributors in the building and construction industry.About ConstellarConstellar connects a global eco-system of event partners and consumers through a holistic portfolio of intellectual property (IP) in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.As Asia's partner of reference for curating innovative event and venue experiences, Constellar activates impactful networks to bring global markets, businesses and consumers together for sustainable growth. With our expertise and dedication, we are invested in helping you build trusted relationships with stakeholders for the long term and enabling cross-industry collaboration through world-class audience engagement solutions.Constellar is headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2021, it brings together decades of experience with an intrepid team of experience specialists around the world. Visit www.constellar.co for more information.Issued by ConstellarFor media enquiries and interview requests, please contact:Dax Lim Manager, Content & Communications Constellar Group Pte Ltd Tel: +65 9109 6133 Email: dax.lim@constellar.coConstellar Communications Email: comms@constellar.co Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 2 月, 2022

Football: Early goal in Europa Conference League gives PSV advantage, Leicester win big at home

20 12 月, 2021

Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference 2021 held December 15

Themed ‘New Era, New Journey — Invest in Shenzhen, Build a Winning Future’ SHENZHEN, CHINA, Dec 16, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Shenzhen this week hosted the 2021 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference, to attract and focus greater international investment. The Conference highlighted the development directions of Shenzhen’s strategic emerging industries and those of the future as well as key industries and projects in each district, while gathering global investors and quality resources to further develop Shenzhen as a premier choice for global investment. 2021 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference was hosted by the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government and jointly organized by the Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, Information Office of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, and Foreign Affairs Office of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. Themed “New Era, New Journey — Invest in Shenzhen, Build a Winning Future”, the Conference was held on December 15 at Wuzhou Guest House, Shenzhen, showcasing to global investors the economic vitality, innovative impetus, city charm and investment potential. Representatives from the VP level and above from Fortune Global 500 and China’s Top 500 corporations, large SOEs, leading private enterprises, listed companies, and unicorn companies were invited to participate at the Conference. Invitations also went to those in charge of international organizations such as foreign embassies and consulates in China, major business associations and others, all companies and institutions having actively signed up for the Conference. Due to the cross-border travel limits, some senior executives of multinational enterprises, international institutions and representatives of major cities extended video-linked congratulations to Shenzhen and the Conference. The Conference was organized in the format of a “1+12+N” series of events. In other words, it consisted of 1 main event, 12 district-level investment promotion conferences, and N overseas parallel sessions and industrial investment promotion activities, forming a complete series of investment promotion campaigns. In addition to the main session in Shenzhen, 12 overseas parallel sessions were staged in 12 cities across five continents, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Sao Paulo in the Americas, London, Paris, and Brussels in Europe, Hong Kong and Tokyo in Asia, Sydney and Brisbane in Oceania, as well as Johannesburg, South Africa, promoting the city brand “Invest in Shenzhen, Build a Winning Future” to all parts of the world. This was the third time that Shenzhen has hosted the Global Investment Promotion Conference since 2019. At the Conference, the International Headquarters Enterprise, Investment Advisor of Shenzhen, and Outstanding Registered Enterprise were awarded, and shared in the “Shenzhen Moments” of investment promotion. A number of major projects were also signed, demonstrating the attractiveness and innovation of Shenzhen as well as the confidence of investors from around the globe in the future development of Shenzhen and its districts. Media Contact:Commerce Bureau of Shenzhen MunicipalityWang YandanE: swj@commerce.sz.gov.cnU: http://commerce.sz.gov.cn

10 12 月, 2021

Football: Napoli win thriller to knock Leicester out of Europa League

LONDON (AFP) - Napoli sent Leicester crashing out of the Europa League as the Italian side advanced to the knockout stages with a 3-2 win in a dramatic conclusion to Group C on Thursday (Dec 9). Leicester were top of the group going into the final round of matches, but Brendan Rodgers' team were condemned to an unwanted place in the Europa Conference League after the defeat in Naples dropped them to third place. Napoli had blown a two-goal lead as Leicester hit back to level by half-time, but Eljif Elmas's second goal of the game won it for the hosts after the interval. Spartak Moscow finished top of the group after a 1-0 win at Legia Warsaw, secured by Zelimkhan Bakaev's 17th-minute goal. Leicester would have salvaged their Europa League place if Legia's Tomas Pekhart hadn't missed a stoppage-time penalty. Napoli ended in second place, two points ahead of Leicester, and will feature in the Europa League knockout round play-offs in February. Continuing a disappointing season for the FA Cup holders, Leicester now have the unwanted burden of playing in the knockout play-off round of Europe's least glamourous club competition when it resumes in the new year. "I've got to be honest I don't even know what the competition is," Rodgers said of the Europa Conference League. "I was focused on the Europa League and winning this group and at the very least finishing second. But I am sure we will find out soon enough." Seven Leicester players and three staff members missed the trip to Italy, with Rodgers revealing both positive Covid-19 cases and other illnesses had depleted his squad. He was still able to name eight of the team beaten by Aston Villa last weekend, in contrast to Napoli, who are in the midst of a major injury crisis which deprived them of Victor Osimhen, Kalidou Koulibaly, Lorenzo Insigne and Fabian Ruiz. Despite their fitness issues, Napoli took the lead in the fourth minute as Adam Ounas marked his first start for the club since 2019 with a clinical low strike from just inside the penalty area. Napoli struck again in the 24th minute when Andrea Petagna beat Leicester's offside trap and squared his pass to Elmas, who slotted past Kasper Schmeichel with ease. Leicester rocked Jonny Evans gave Leicester hope when he fired home after Napoli failed to clear James Maddison's 27th-minute free-kick. Rodgers' men blew a 2-0 lead in a draw against Napoli in September and it was Napoli's turn to squander that advantage this time. Evans' first goal in Europe for eight years was followed in the 33rd minute by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's maiden goal for Leicester. Maddison's free-kick was only cleared to the edge of the area, where the 23-year-old midfielder smashed a superb volley into the bottom corner. But Napoli regained the lead in the 53rd minute as Elmas lashed home from Giovanni Di Lorenzo's cross. Maddison hit the post from just six yards moments later as Rodgers held his head in frustration. Real Sociedad secured second place in Group B with a 3-0 win against PSV Eindhoven, who drop into the Europa Conference League. Mikel Oyarzabal netted a 43rd-minute penalty and scored again in the 62nd minute before Alexander Sorloth struck in the final moments after Ibrahim Sangare's red card for PSV. Group B winners Monaco were held to a 1-1 draw at Sturm Graz. Group A winners Lyon lost their 100 per cent record in this season's competition after a 1-1 draw against second-placed Rangers. In Group D, first-placed Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at third-placed Fenerbahce, while second-placed Olympiakos lost 1-0 against Antwerp.

6 12 月, 2021

Government of Telangana, Ministry of External Affairs, NPCI, MeitY and Many Others Participated at India’s First Mega Scale Datacentre & Cloud Conference

New Delhi, India, Dec 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - At a time when India is generating colossal volumes of data with its 600 million plus active internet users, Tradepass hosted the country's first mega scale datacentre & cloud conference, i.e., Datacentre and Cloud Infrastructure Summit (DCCI) 2021: India, virtually on 23 - 24 November.The conference was one of a kind for the country, as it hosted 700+ datacentre & cloud professionals on a single virtual platform including the C-suite executives from the leading organizations across India and the top officials from Government of Telangana, Ministry of External Affairs, National Payments Corporation of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Bombay Stock Exchange, NITI Aayog and many others.Even CISCO took the centerstage during the conference and gave an insightful talk on the 'multi-Cloud' landscape, whereas Panduit had its own exclusive virtual exhibition booth to showcase their datacentre & cloud oriented solutions.While sharing crucial insights on the future of datacentres in India, Shri Jayesh Ranjan (Principal Secretary, The Industries & Commerce (I&C) & Information Technology (IT) Departments, Government of Telangana) expressed, "Amazon Web Services (AWS), they have created 3 mega datacentres in Telangana which are in their standards the largest ever. They are investing close to 2.7 billion dollars. In fact, this is the biggest FDI Telangana state has received after its formation". Uma Chauhan (Senior Director & Scientist G, MeitY, Government of India) gave some noteworthy points on the power capacity of the Indian datacentres, she stated, "As you are all aware, the way data is growing in India, we need more and more datacentres. The present capacity of the datacentres is not sufficient enough for the next five years. So, as per the reports, the data which is available with us, the total present capacity for the datacentres right now is 447 megawatts and it is assumed that the datacentre capacity is going to grow 3 times by the year 2025."The conference highlighted the latest developments in the Indian datacentre & cloud industry and stated the recent stance of the government in the development of the sector. By and large, DCCI 2021: India was filled with insightful presentations, knowledge packed fireside chats and panel discussions, that witnessed the participation from some leading thought leaders and the best-in-class experts from the industry. Some of the most pressing topics from the conference included 'Data sovereignty in the age of cloud computing', 'Datacentre in a 5G enabled world', 'Cloud Security', 'Datacentres & Cloud powering India's digital economy boom' and many others.While expressing his views on the involvement of datacentres & cloud, in powering India's digital economy boom, Neeraj Sinha (Senior Advisor, Niti Aayog) mentioned, "In November 2020, government of India's Ministry of Electronics & IT had released a draft policy which will give the datacentre sector, infrastructure status. Now, some firms in the sector expect that the status won't be awarded in the next 5 years."When enquired about the execution of the entire event, organizer and CEO of Tradepass, Sudhir Jena expressed, "Datacentre and Cloud Infrastructure Summit (DCCI) 2021: India gave a future road map concerning the nation's datacentre & cloud industry. It also facilitated networking between the public & private sector, including the key stakeholders from the industry and that was the most pressing need of the hour to say the least".For more information about the summit, log onto https://india.dccisummit.com/About TradepassTradepass provides elite business networking platforms across the MEA, APAC and Europe that connects the world of tech buyers with market intelligence, insightful use-cases, and innovative solutions from global experts, investors, and business partners.Media contact:Shrinkhal SharadPR & Communication Executive shrinkhals@tradepassglobal.comTradepass Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

28 10 月, 2021

2021 Global Digital Trade Conference concludes; 15 days trade dialogues, 8,500 companies from 100 countries

Building a bridgehead for “dual circulation” between China and the rest of the world SINGAPORE & WUHAN, CH., Oct 27, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair concluded after 15 days of global trade dialogues, procurement fairs, and live streaming activities. Diplomatic representatives and business delegations from 103 countries and close to 8,500 foreign and Chinese companies participated in the event, achieving a total purchase order of RMB 402.8 billion (S$ 85.0 billion) and attracting 520,000 trade visitors to the event. Li Jun, Deputy District Mayor of Huangpi District, Wuhan, announcing the results 2021 Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair Closing Ceremony 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference successfully concludes As China’s first large-scale digital trade themed event, the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair aims to promote the development of China’s digital economy, showcasing Wuhan’s strengths in the global digital trade and driving China’s “dual circulation” strategy, marking a new milestone for the trading system of the future. Various forums and thematic events on digital technology empowerment were organised to support Wuhan’s vibrant commercial and logistics center development, including the opening ceremony, China’s wholesale market annual meeting, cross-border cooperation promotion events, and the digital trade and technology thematic conference. The conference focused on current digital trade issues, providing a platform that facilitated discussions and exchanges around the development of the digital economy and trade to build a bridgehead for “dual circulation” between China and the rest of the world. A new white paper on Global Digital Trade was also launched at the event, shedding insights into the current development of digital trade from the existing digital infrastructure, policies, technologies, and capital. The paper analyses how digital technologies and supply chain services can bring about profound changes to global trade and the development prospects of digital trade. Experts and scholars also highlighted the importance of the digital economy as a key driver for China’s “dual circulation” development strategy, with Wuhan among China’s most promising cities for the digital economy. Fifteen leading national enterprises and institutions, including Digital China, Alibaba, Ant Group, and JD Group have signed a cooperation proposal to increase investments and support Wuhan’s construction of a national trade and logistics center in Central China. ZALL Smart Commerce Group also signed a digital service agreement with 15 wholesale markets across China, including Shandong Linyi Trade City, Chengdu Hehuachi Market and Shenyang Wuai Market Clothing City to promote digital upgrading of China’s national wholesale markets. The diverse formats and trade activities of the Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair exemplify how “goods sell well when they reach Hankou” during the new era. The event attracted China’s well-known brand manufacturers and popular products, featuring 39 commodity-themed exhibition areas across the country, including Guangdong Pavilion, Hunan Pavilion, Chu Chamber of Commerce, Jiangxi Pavilion, and Hubei’s 17 cities and prefectures. A total of 30 themed commodity trade activities were held during the event to promote Hubei’s local brands and culture, and 113 procurement events were organized to support domestic consumption, including the Hankoubei Hotel Supplies Expo, the first Wuhan-style Children’s Clothing Trade Fair; and China’s National Footwear Brands Exhibition. The integration of domestic and foreign trade, and building a bridgehead for “dual circulation” between China and the rest of the world is a key objective of this year’s flagship event that aims to promote the development of a high-level open world economy. Accolades were received from hundreds of diplomatic representatives and foreign business delegates regarding Wuhan’s efforts to promote commodities trade and support economic, trade, and technological exchanges. 80% of the international trade platforms that participated were first-timers. They include cross-border e-commerce expo, Hubei’s export-to-domestic trade fair, eight cross-border e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, eBay, Wish, Newegg, and 50 cross-border service organisations, including PingPong Payments. The European Pavilion, Shanghai Cooperation Pavilion, and ASEAN Pavilion were also launched and featured products from more than 50 countries. About ZALL Smart Commerce Group ZALL Smart Commerce Group (HKG:2098) is a leading Chinese B2B e-commerce group (ranked 155th in Fortune China 500, 2021) with a global footprint across the world and its companies listed on four exchanges: HKSE, NYSE, SSE and SZSE. ZALL Group develops and operates Asia’s largest B2B offline-to-online trade ecosystem in China and Southeast Asia, including Singapore, with more than 30 B2B platforms in China, US and Singapore, and a GFA of more than 10 million sqm of wholesale trade centres in China. In 2018, ZALL Group achieved a GMV of more than RMB 600 billion (US$85.2 BN), serving over 1 million SME customers worldwide. ZALL has also obtained a virtual banking licence and currently operates Z-Bank in China since 2017, one of China’s Top 5 digital banks that has supported more than 5.5 million SME and individual customers. See http://en.zallcn.com. Since 2018, ZALL has invested in five projects in Singapore, including ezbuy.sg, Singapore’s leading global online shopping platform; ZMA Smart Capital, an online trade finance company; ZALL Chain Technology, a blockchain solutions company, and the Commodities Intelligence Centre (CIC), Singapore’s first physical commodity eTrading platform (B2B) powered by blockchain technology, see https://www.cic-tp.com.

18 10 月, 2021

Loh Boon Chye, CEO, Singapore Exchange (SGX): Strengthen market connectivity; support China’s internationalisation

SINGAPORE / WUHAN, CHINA, Oct 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - To achieve its Five-Year Plan, including its 'dual circulation' and 'new development' strategies, China has continued to promote innovation, digital trade, and sustainable development, making a significant difference in the global landscape. On 13 October, Loh Boon Chye, Vice Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges (WEF) and CEO of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), delivered a video address at the "Digital Trade and Technology" thematic event during the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and the Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair.Loh Boon Chye, Vice Chairman of WEF and CEO of SGX delivering his speech at the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair thematic event "Digital Trade and Technology"As an international multi-asset exchange, SGX is a strong supporter of China's internationalisation efforts across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities, and ultimately its economic growth, as capital flows and trade flows are inseparably linked. Loh says that the defining trends of our time, whether in digitalisation or sustainability, are borderless, and collaboration is essential to harness their fullest benefits.At the same time, SGX continues to look for ways to strengthen market connectivity between Singapore and China, and Southeast Asia. SGX's Loh feels that Southeast Asia is fast leapfrogging in digitalisation, as reflected in an increasing number of technology unicorns. Technology is another means to enhance greater connectivity across borders and across multiple asset classes. "Digitalisation has the potential to transform the efficiency of capital markets and advance Asia's capital markets infrastructure," says Loh.Loh Boon Chye said that Singapore has recently announced a range of initiatives to serve as Asia's leading enterprise financing hub, including establishing an investment fund, a Growth IPO Fund, and enhancing its Grant for Equity Market Singapore (GEMS) scheme. "We are continuing to build a more conducive ecosystem that enables growth capital for companies across their different stages of development, supporting Chinese enterprises as they expand globally."With the unique position at the centre of the market ecosystem, Exchanges play an important role in their countries' economic development and sustainable society. In closing, Loh reiterated SGX's commitment to support China in its internationalisation journey and look forward to greater collaboration opportunities and mutual success.The 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China runs through October 26, 2021. The event has attracted representatives from 100+ countries as well as over 10,000 merchants. At the opening, 15 well-known enterprises and institutions from across the country signed a proposal to support the construction of a national trade logistics center in Wuhan. (en.hubei.gov.cn)Contact: ZALL Smart Commerce Group, http://en.zallcn.com, e: ZALL@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 10 月, 2021

2021 Global Digital Trade Conference hosts “Digital Trade and Technology” themed event

WUHAN, CHINA, Oct 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair presented "Digital Trade and Technology", a thematic keynote event, on October 13 in Wuhan, Hubei Provence, China. More than 300 distinguished guests, including experts and scholars in the digital economy, shared new insights on digital trade under China's new "dual circulation" development strategy, and on the future of the global digital economy.The Main Conference Hall, 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference & Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair, for the thematic keynote "Digital Trade and Technology", in Wuhan, Heibei Provence, on October 13. The event on-/off-line runs through October 26.Jiang Wei, Standing Committee-member Wuhan Municipal Party Committee and Vice-Mayor of Wuhan encouraging conference attendees to take advantage of digital trade development opportunities in Wuhan for new businesses and tech innovations.Organizer/host Qi Zhiping, CEO, ZALL Smart Commerce Group, joins entrepreneurs Qian Xiaojun, CEO, Beijing United Information Technology; Mu Xiaohai, Vice President, JD Cloud Business Group; Sun Wei, CEO, Shenzhen Sinoagri; and Huang Jianwen, Chairman, pao400, for panel "Industrial Development in the Digital Economy Era". [All images: ZALL Smartcom]This new technological revolution and industrial transformation brought about digital trade, significantly impacting the trading sector, fostering new business models and trading patterns. This has reshaped the global industrial chain, supply chain, value chain and innovation chain, becoming a major driving force for economic globalization.As one of the key highlights of the Global Digital Trade Conference, the "Digital Trade and Technology" event aims to become the leading platform that facilitates discussions, exchanges, and conversations around global digital trade.Jiang Wei, Standing Committee member of the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor of Wuhan, delivered a speech that addressed Wuhan's geographic location and transportation advantages, vibrant commercial hub, and quality modern logistics infrastructure laying the foundation to advance the development of Wuhan's digital trade and economy. Wuhan has introduced a series of policies to promote development of the digital economy with much success. Jiang Wei welcomed all attendees to take advantage of the digital trade development opportunities and invest in Wuhan for their new businesses and technological innovations.Internationally renowned speakers including Dr Finn E. Kydland, Norwegian economist and winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Economics; Yoshinori Ogawa, Executive Director, Marubeni Corporation and Managing Director, Marubeni China; Wu Ying, Chairman of the Digital China Federation; Liang Rubo, CEO of Bytedance; Jiang Guofei, Vice President of Ant Group; Loh Boon Chye, Vice Chairman, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) and CEO, Singapore Exchange (SGX); Tian Ning, Chairman of the Board of the Panshi Group delivered keynote addresses, sharing new insights into the development trends of the global digital economy, the integration of digital trade and technology, and industrial supply chain innovation and transformation.Host organizer Qi Zhiping, CEO of ZALL Smart Commerce Group, joined entrepreneurs Qian Xiaojun, CEO of Beijing United Information Technology; Mu Xiaohai, Vice President of JD Cloud Business Group; Sun Wei, CEO of Shenzhen Sinoagri; and Huang Jianwen, Chairman of pao400, for an in-depth panel discussion around the development and transformation of traditional industries in the digital economy era.iResearch Consulting, China's leading data research organization, presented a new white paper on Global Digital Trade during the event. Li Chao, a Chief Analyst at iResearch and Executive Dean of iResearch Institute, presented their findings. The white paper shares the current development of digital trade from the existing digital infrastructure, policies, technologies, and capital. It also analyzes in-depth how digital trade has redefined traditional trade across production, transaction and supply chain.The whitepaper looks at five major industries: agriculture, steel, plastics, wholesale and cross-border trade, along with the business models of renowned Chinese and global digital trading companies. It analyzes the profound changes digital technologies and supply chain services bring to the global trade industry, highlighting the growth momentum of digital trading companies and their financial market prospects. The paper suggests that with continued industry upgrading and business segmentation, there will be opportunities for digital trade services and ecosystem-based platforms to create new industrial supply-demand relationships and ecological synergies.Themed "Intelligent Connectivity . Global Trading", the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference is organised by the Hubei Provincial People's Government; supported by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce; co-organised by the Wuhan Municipal People's Government and the Department of Commerce of Hubei Province; and executed by the Wuhan Huangpi District Government, Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Hankoubei Group and ZALL Smart Commerce Group.The Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair is organized concurrently and features hundreds of procurement hubs and thousands of live streaming activities, pushing global industrial and supply chains towards digitalization and intelligent connectivity while promoting high-quality economic development and global trade. Running through October 26, 2021, the event has attracted representatives from 100+ countries, as well as over 10,000 merchants, experts and scholars. (en.hubei.gov.cn)Contact: ZALL Smart Commerce Group, http://en.zallcn.com, e: ZALL@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

15 10 月, 2021

Driving the Digital Economy – The 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair thematic event “Digital Trade and Technology” held in Wuhan, Hubei

SINGAPORE, Oct 15, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair held the thematic event "Digital Trade and Technology" in Wuhan, Hubei. More than 300 distinguished guests, including leading experts and scholars in digital trade and economy, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders attended the conference. They shared new insights into digital trade and technology under China's new "dual circulation" development strategy and the future development of the global digital economy.Conference area of the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference and Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair thematic event "Digital Trade and Technology"Speech by Jiang Wei, Standing Committee member of the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor of WuhanPanel Discussion: Industrial Development Path in the Digital Economy eraPowered by informatization, digitization, and intelligent connectivity, the new technological revolution and industrial transformation have brought about digital trade, which significantly impacts the trading sector, fostering new business models and trading patterns among counterparties. This has reshaped the global industrial chain, supply chain, value chain, and innovation chain, becoming a major driving force for economic globalization. As one of the key highlights of the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference, the "Digital Trade and Technology" event aims to become the leading platform that facilitates discussions, exchanges, and conversations around global digital trade.Jiang Wei, Standing Committee member of the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor of Wuhan, delivered a speech. He shared that Wuhan's geographic location and transportation advantages, vibrant commercial hub, and quality modern logistics infrastructure have laid the foundation to advance the development of Wuhan's digital trade and economy. In recent years, the largest city in Central China has introduced a series of policies to promote the development of the digital economy and has achieved much success. He welcomed the visitors to take advantage of the digital trade development opportunities and invest in Wuhan for their new businesses and technological innovation.Internationally renowned experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs, including Dr Finn E. Kydland, Norwegian economist and winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Economics; Yoshinori Ogawa, Executive Director of Marubeni Corporation, and Managing Director for Marubeni China; Wu Ying, Chairman of the Digital China Federation; Liang Rubo, CEO of Bytedance; Jiang Guofei, Vice President of Ant Group and president of advanced technology business group; Loh Boon Chye, Vice Chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) and the CEO of SGX; Tian Ning, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Panshi Group delivered keynote addresses and shared new insights into the development trends of the global digital economy, the integration of digital trade and technology, and industrial supply chain innovation and transformation.Host organizer Qi Zhiping, CEO of ZALL Smart Commerce Group, also joined four entrepreneurs - Qian Xiaojun, CEO of Beijing United Information Technology, Mu Xiaohai, Vice President of JD Cloud Business Group; Sun Wei, CEO of Shenzhen Sinoagri; and Huang Jianwen, Chairman of pao400, during the panel discussion. They had in-depth discussions around the development path and transformation of traditional industries in the digital economy era.iResearch Consulting, China's leading data research organization, released a white paper on Global Digital Trade during the event. Li Chao, a Chief Analyst at iResearch and Executive Dean of iResearch Institute, presented their findings. The white paper shares the current development of digital trade from the existing digital infrastructure, policies, technologies, and capital. It also analyzes in-depth how digital trade has redefined traditional trade across production, transaction and supply chain.The whitepaper also looked at five major industries in agriculture, steel, plastics, wholesale and cross-border trade, along with the development and business models of renowned Chinese and global digital trading companies. It also analyzes the profound changes digital technologies and supply chain services have brought to the global trade industry, highlighting the growth momentum of digital trading companies and their promising prospects by financial markets. In addition, the paper believes that with continued industry upgrading and business segmentation, there would be good opportunities for digital trade services and ecosystem-based platforms to create a new form of industrial supply-demand relationship and ecological synergy.Themed "Intelligent Connectivity . Global Trading", the 2021 Global Digital Trade Conference is organised by the Hubei Provincial People's Government; supported by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce; co-organised by the Wuhan Municipal People's Government and the Department of Commerce of Hubei Province; and executed by the Wuhan Huangpi District Government, Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce, ZALL Smart Commerce Group and Hankoubei Group. At the same time, the Wuhan (Hankoubei) Commodities Fair is concurrently organized and would feature hundreds of procurement fairs and thousands of livestreaming activities, pushing the global industrial chain and supply chain towards digitalization and intelligent connectivity, and promote the high-quality development of global economy and trade. Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

2 10 月, 2021

Women’s review: Empowering women to make choices, and enabling those decisions, is key

SINGAPORE - When a panellist at a conference on equality for women in June said that she once overheard a man lamenting the hiring of a woman who was "so prolific at having children", her anecdote drew both outrage and surprise. It has been more than 50 years since the People's Action Party (PAP) government aggressively promoted gender equality to boost the economy, and women now make up 41.76 per cent of the workforce. But such "locker room talk" is not unusual, said Dr Juliana Chan, chief executive of Wildtype Media Group at the Institute of Policy Studies' Women's Conference. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

17 9 月, 2021

Football: Hojbjerg goal earns Spurs draw with Rennes in Conference League

RENNES, FRANCE (AFP) - Substitute Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's equaliser allowed Tottenham Hotspur to come away with a 2-2 draw from their trip to France to play Rennes in the new Europa Conference League on Thursday (Sept 16). Loic Bade's own goal had given Spurs the lead in an entertaining encounter in Brittany but Flavien Tait equalised and Gaetan Laborde put Rennes ahead in the 72nd minute. That lead was swiftly cancelled out by Hojbjerg and in the circumstances it is a good result for Nuno Espirito Santo's Tottenham side, who were on the rebound from their 3-0 drubbing at Crystal Palace last weekend. The result also pleased the Rennes support who, frustrated at recent performances, had unfurled a giant banner before kick-off with the message in English: "Are you ready to fight?" While finishing in the Premier League top four and returning to the Champions League has to take priority for Spurs, they would be wise not to neglect a competition which offers a realistic route to silverware for a club that has not won anything since the League Cup in 2008. Their next game in Group G is against Slovenian champions Mura, on paper the weakest team in the group and who lost 2-0 at home to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem on Thursday. However this was hardly a smooth trip to France for Tottenham before they face Chelsea at the weekend. They were forced to spend Wednesday night 100 kilometres away in the town of Saint-Brieuc because an international farming exhibition in Rennes this week meant a shortage of hotel rooms. Nuno then lost both his starting wingers, Steven Bergwijn and Lucas Moura, to knocks during the game. Quiet night for Kane The coach had made seven changes from the Crystal Palace debacle, with Son Heung-min among the players left behind in England while Hugo Lloris was one of those left on the bench. Harry Kane, whose only goals so far this season came against Pacos de Ferreira of Portugal in the play-off round, did play and wore the captain's armband. The visitors took the lead inside 11 minutes when Kane released Lucas down the right flank and the Brazilian's low ball across goal was turned into his own net by the unfortunate Bade. However Rennes are an ambitious club, having spent in the region of €80 million (S$120 million) on new signings in the summer window. They drew level midway through the first half when Tait brought the ball down beautifully, played a one-two with Serhou Guirassy and curled a fine low shot beyond Pierluigi Gollini in goal. Kane had a quiet evening although he did force a save from Rennes 'keeper Romain Salin late in the first half. He was taken off not long after the break to make way for 17-year-old Dane Scarlett. The 21,500 Rennes fans then saw their team go in front when Laborde tapped in after Gollini had turned out Kamaldeen Sulemana's shot. It was a first Rennes goal for the striker, a recent €15 million buy from Montpellier. However Spurs were level four minutes later when Tait could only help Matt Doherty's cross from the right on to Hojbjerg, and the Danish midfielder pounced to score. The Conference League is the new third-tier of European club competition and features just one team from each of the continent's biggest leagues. Roma are Italy's representatives and Jose Mourinho's side play CSKA Sofia later on Thursday. Union Berlin, the only German team, face Slavia Prague, while there is no Spanish team at all because would-be representative Villarreal won the Europa League and thereby qualified for the Champions League.

20 8 月, 2021

Football: New-look Tottenham defeated in Conference League opener

PARIS (AFP) - A new-look Tottenham slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Pacos de Ferreira of Portugal in their Europa Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday (Aug 19). Coach Nuno Espirito Santo made 11 changes to the team that defeated champions Manchester City in their Premier League opener at the weekend. Not surprisingly, it was a disjointed performance by the Londoners who were again without England star Harry Kane. Three of Tottenham's summer signings started the game - goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, defender Cristian Romero and winger Bryan Gil. Teenagers Nile John and Dane Scarlett were handed chances to shine while identical twins Michael and Matthew Craig were on the bench. Lucas Silva struck the only goal on the stroke of half-time for the home side. The 23-year-old Brazilian striker, signed from Flamengo last year, nipped in behind the Tottenham defence to slot home the chance. In Turkey, former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning start with Roma as the Italian side edged out Trabzonspor 2-1. Mourinho fielded three new signings in his team and it was one of those, Eldor Shomurodov who grabbed the winner. With 10 minutes left, the Uzbek striker, signed from Genoa in the summer, was fastest to react when a header from Gianluca Mancini came back off the post. Lorenzo Pellegrini had given Roma a 55th-minute lead when Henrikh Mkhitaryan, another new arrival, played in the decisive pass. The Turks were level 10 minutes later when substitute Andreas Cornelius headed in just moments after replacing Gervinho. More on this topic Related Story Football: Kane to miss Tottenham's Europa Conference League match amid transfer talk Related Story Football: Pep Guardiola laments Man City's inefficiency in opening-game loss to Spurs "This is not a Conference League level opponent, it felt more like a Champions League play-off," Mourinho told Sky Sport Italia. "They have a lot of experienced players. There was pressure and if anyone thought this would be easy, they were mistaken." Elsewhere, Colombian striker Luis Sinisterra scored a hat-trick as 1970 European Cup winners Feyenoord trounced Elfsborg of Sweden 5-0. In the Europa League play-offs, Greek champions Olympiakos closed in on the group stage with a 3-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava. Mady Camara, Pape Abou Cisse and an own goal from Vasil Bozhikov secured the victory. Galatasaray, defeated in Champions League qualifying by PSV Eindhoven, drew 1-1 at Randers who were only sixth in the Danish league last season. Antwerp endured a tough start to their campaign, losing 4-2 at Cypriot champions Omonia Nicosia. Scottish champions Rangers edged out Alashkert of Armenia 1-0 at Ibrox having played the entire second half with 10 men following a red card for John Lundstram.

15 6 月, 2021

Future of Crypto Industry, DeFi and NFT Perspectives Were Covered at the Closed Supreme Blockchain Conference in Dubai

Dubai, UAE / SEAPRWire / June 15, 2021 / - On May 27, the international Supreme Blockchain conference with a focus on discussing the current situation in the cryptomarket and prospects in the field of decentralized finance, investments and assets tokenization was held in Dubai. More than 250 high-profile blockchain industry professionals, experts in law and taxes, famous DeFi applications developers, founders of global blockchain projects and crypto funds, were brought together at the conference hall of the famous high-class resort Palm Atlantis in Dubai. In the premium-level Supreme Blockchain Conference, among participants, there were also representatives of government regulations and political figures from the United Arab Emirates. "Supreme Blockchain proved to be an ideal place for discussing current crypto industry trends both with a wide range of experts and with potential partners in private negotiations. It is the platform for networking at all levels: from public speaking and intense business negotiations to relaxed conversations with like-minded people. The event lasted one day only but I see that its impact will last for a period greater than one year", – shared Michael Courtine, the IT-entrepreneur and ambassador of the UMI ecosystem that was a general sponsor of the Supreme Blockchain Lounge Conference in Dubai. "Decentralized finance attracts great interest among financial regulators and government-level organizations. The UMI blockchain ecosystem, due to its architecture and forethought, gained attention among many conference participants, like asset managers and government-level opinion leaders", added Courtine. The hottest discussions revolved around such topics as crypto assets portfolio management, assets tokenization, NFT development perspectives, taxation and compliance in the crypto field. The particular interest was shown in the topic devoted to the crypto payment services development. The most noticeable representative of this industry at the conference was the Sterling Payment Services operational director Stanislav Sokolovsky. "The Supreme Blockchain advantage is in its exclusive atmosphere. The conference was held in the closed invite-only format. It came as the right decision. Surrounded by real professionals of the crypto world, it was possible to feel new projects development scenarios in the field, look beyond the horizon of current events, and even, probably, prefigure emerging trends", noted the Stering Payment Services Limited representative. "The development of decentralised digital technologies affected not only the financial services industry but long ago expanded beyond it and started to infiltrate the entertainment and content creation industries. Supreme Blockchain became a platform for discussing a wide variety of the fields where blockchain technologies can be applied. This is the place where participants from all over the crypto planet could meet and exchange ideas", shared Alex Hevia, the executive director and founder of the blockchain startup focused on the video content tokenization Cometoland Production Studio" - shared Alex Hevia - producer and director of the first-ever tokenized docuseries Crossing The Yellow Blocks, that recently launched their CBK token on Uniswap. The conference was closed with an exclusive gala dinner and a music show on the board of the luxurious 250m Lotus Mega Yacht. The conference was organized by Amris Media Agency, IdolMe PR Agency, and Amris GuyWay Network. The general sponsor of the event was the ecosystem UMI (Universal Money Instrument) Media Contact Company: Supreme Blockchain Conference Contact: Ekaterina Yakovlenkova Website: https://www.supremeconference.com/ SOURCE: Supreme Blockchain Conference The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

14 6 月, 2021

DIBA – Proper NFT (Taproot-ready) at the Bitcoin Conference

MIAMI, FL, Jun 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DIBA is a platform working on the first ecosystem to collect proper unique digital assets (UDA), popularly known as non-fungible tokens (NFT) on the Bitcoin blockchain and layer 2 scaling solutions.Gideon presenting DIBA at the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami on June 3 (Whale Day).Out of hundreds of submissions, DIBA was selected to present their project as one of the Top 10 Finalists at the 2021 Bitcoin Conference in Miami on Whale Day. The judges for the pitch included Tim Draper, Paul Veradittakit (Pantera Capital), Oleg Mikhalsky (Fulgur Ventures) and David Roebuck.Organized by Bitcoin Magazine, the conference is the biggest crypto event on earth, welcoming 12,000 attendees and attracting more than 20,000 global crypto believers to Miami.The founder and chief executive of DIBA explained the company's mission is to help millions of people understand, own and use non-custodial digital assets built on top of the Bitcoin network. Assets in the virtual world are worth over $125B and yet, centralized in a few hands. As a space-faring civilization, the onus is on us to build a decentralized and censorship-resistant ownership structure in the digital world. "Mars has to be an equitable society. I see a future where every individual can have an equal chance to own appreciating unique digital assets and participate in economic activities while running their own lightning node," says Gideon Nweze. The DIBA ecosystem allows art lovers to collect curated digital arts that are tied directly to Bitcoin's UTXOs (unspent Bitcoin transaction outputs) through a tokenless layer 2 scaling solution and client-side validated smart contracting system "RGB", by the LNP/BP Standards Association with major contributions from Dr Maxim Orlovsky and Dr Olga Ukolova (Pandora Core).These assets are Taproot ready, meaning that they support the most significant upgrade to the Bitcoin network since 2017, improving Bitcoin's privacy, smart contract capabilities, and lowering transaction costs. With taproot, you get optimization of Bitcoin, much different from how people know Bitcoin today.Heaven Quiban, an art lover and community coordinator with DIBA, shared her excitement about the impact that Bitcoin NFT will have on the arts community. "This is an opportunity for artists to securely share their art and create a living for themselves. We can start to move past the 'starving artist' stage and further legitimize creativity as a viable life path."The DIBA NFT platform will be going live later this fall. To learn more, sign up at http://lovediba.com.Contact:Anastasiia IlichevaMarketing, DIBA Global Incinfo@lovediba.comhttps://twitter.com/lvDibahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/love-diba/LNP/BP Standards Association: https://www.lnp-bp.org/ Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)