30 10 月, 2022

Artelli, a Pioneering Immersive Multi-dimensional Art Space, opens in Macau

HONG KONG, Oct 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Artelli, the pioneering immersive multi-dimensional art space presented by Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited (02528), has opened in the heart of Cotai Strip, at City of Dreams Macau, marking a brand-new milestone in the Group's advance into high-end art projects and business diversification.The opening ceremony of Artelli, the pioneering immersive multi-dimensional art space, was held at City of Dreams Macau, with officiating guests.Artelli's first outdoor large-scale art installation at Cotai Strip - 5-meter giant "Mickey" and "Lotso"Artelli exclusively presents Satoru KOIZUMI Disney Collection Exhibition Debut in MacauArtelli exclusively presents Joshua Vides Buzz Lightyear Collection Exhibition Debut in MacauThe new project to house contemporary art and culture, marks a significant milestone in art and commerceArtelli embraces lifestyle and digital art, art community, exclusive brand crossovers and more, staying ahead of the curve with a strong devotion to build an authentic brand and high-end exhibition platform for the works of the world's top artists and the development of international art and culture. The brand strives to become the new global landmark of contemporary art and culture, seeking to bring art and living closer together, and expands its initiatives to connect artists and art enthusiasts, uncovering every possibility of art.A port for internationally renowned artists to gather and facilitate cultural development in MacauArtelli will be spearheading high-end art projects like exclusive debut collections with hundreds of world-renowned artists and brand designers, to enrich Macau's development of "Tourism +". The brand is cooperating with Macau SAR Government's goal to establish Macau "as a base for exchange and cooperation for the promotion of multicultural coexistence". Locals and tourists are presented with a new exceptional immersive art experience. Artelli will be the central art hub to set forth the ultimate diversified community platform for art and culture. In the future, Artelli would solidify its intelligent technology DNA through Metaverse, NFTs and more, taking the exceptional art experience to the next level.Immersive multi-dimensional art experienceDesigned by the world-renowned French architecture and interior design group, Malherbe Paris, spanning upwards of 600 square meters, Artelli is where art meets intelligent technology. The art space adopts pure white tones throughout, inaugurating a natural medium to cater all exceptional works of art. Embarking on a stunning and unprecedented visual experience, extra high ceilings and futuristic technology, including Augmented Reality (AR) interactive experience and giant video wall displays, are incorporated to augment the immersive multi-dimensional art experience for all.Grand opening exclusive exhibitionArtelli has teamed up with internationally renowned artists, Satoru KOIZUMI and Joshua Vides, to present the grand opening exclusive exhibitions - Satoru KOIZUMI Disney Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau and Joshua Vides Buzz Lightyear Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau, supported by Macao Government Tourism Office and Cultural Affairs Bureau. The Collections are exclusively available for sale at Artelli during the exhibition period.The Satoru KOIZUMI Disney Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau features Satoru KOIZUMI's 4-meter tall "Mickey" and 1.5-meter tall "Lotso" wood sculptures that took two long years to create and refine. The collection expands beyond with exhibition-exclusive hand-carved wood sculptures that takes on the staples of eight classic Disney characters: Lotso, Aliens, Cheshire Cat, Tigger, Piglet, Stitch, Chip and Dale, as well as original sketches by Satoru KOIZUMI. Allowing guests to follow through on an experiential visionary quest of the story behind each art piece. The Exhibition also extends outdoor, unveiling a 5-meter giant "Mickey" and "Lotso", startling a glimpse of art at the Cotai Strip. Satoru KOIZUMI's sculptures explore the loneliness in every human being in the modern world hidden underneath their cute appearances, and act as the pure reminder for people to always stay true to themselves and live life joyfully.Joshua Vides is a California-based artist known for his contemporary style of black and white accented objects and drawings. His works have won roaring acclaims from young art enthusiasts worldwide. The Joshua Vides Buzz Lightyear Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau, presented by Artelli, features Vides' black-and-white pen painting reinterpretation of the iconic character "Buzz Lightyear" from the classic Disney animation. With enthralling character expressions, Vides upholds endless art experiences for all. The limited edition Black and White Buzz Lightyear 30cm Version is available exclusively at Artelli.Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder and Chairman of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited said, "Luxurious art projects will be a key development direction of our Group. The Artelli brand will set a new paradigm for the art and commerce industry through authentic collaborations across different sectors and artists. Artelli will be the pioneering international landmark for contemporary art and culture. Our Group will establish new milestones in art and commerce, expanding footprints worldwide in the next five years, from the Greater Bay Area to mainland China, Hong Kong China, Tokyo, Seoul, New York, London and Paris, becoming the new landmark of art and culture." Mr. Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO , said, "As a pioneer in innovation among integrated resort developers in Macau, Melco is committed to the incorporation of new elements into the city's tourism industry in contributing to Macau's development as a world center of tourism and leisure. Artelli, debuting at The Showroom, City of Dreams' newfound sensational art space, revolutionizes the 'Art x Retail' concept experience and is set to become a new landmark of art and culture. Melco will continue to fulfill its commitment to Macau and contribute to the diversified development of its economy."A devotion to create an exceptional art atmosphere for high-end art has set Artelli apart from traditional retail and art exhibitions. The infusion of art and brands establishes a multi-dimensional, diversified and integrative art space that curates an unprecedented immersive multi-dimensional art experience for art enthusiasts. Each guest of Artelli follows through a conceptual journey to unveil the story behind each distinctive work of art. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

4 5 月, 2022

Asia Pioneer Entertainment Launches their first NFT series – Asia Tigers Club to enter the Metaverse

HONG KONG, May 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Macau leading gaming equipment supplier Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited ("APE Holdings" or the "Company", with its subsidiaries referred as the "Group"; Stock Code: 8400.HK) is pleased to announce the launch of Asia Tigers Club, the Group's first NFT to enter the metaverse.Photo 1: Asia Tigers Club NFT collections are uniquely drawn by renowned Portugal artist.Photo 2: The replica of the historical Ruins of St. Paul's in Mini-Macau.Photo 3: APE Holdings CFO and Executive Director Mr. Tony Chan.Asia Tigers Club is an NFT project consisting of 8,800 uniquely created and fashioned tigers' Picture For Profile (PFPs) based on the Ethereum block chain. The pre-launch will start by the end of May and the full series will be sold via the official website www.asiatigersclub.com via direct minting only. The art-work of Asia Tigers Club was developed by established Portuguese artist Pedro Lourenco, by using traditional Chinese ink drawings coupled with modern generative art techniques. The Tiger theme is not only representative of Asia, but the character embodies the spirit, strength, adaptability and determination to bring back Asia travel to resort destinations throughout the region. Holders of Asia Tigers Club NFTs will have priority access to metaverse offerings in Mini Macau on Sandbox to be launched around June as well as the Group's future Resortverse metaverse. Collectors of Asia Tigers NFT will receive Resortverse Tokens which will be redeemable into real-life resort travel, hospitality, entertainment and dining experiences in Macau and across Asia.For details, please visit the Asia Tigers Club Official Website: https://asiatigersclub.com and Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/asia_tigers_club . Experiencing Mini Macao by clicking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2VDmlszgFwAPE Holdings CFO and Executive Director Mr. Tony Chan said, "We are really proud to be one of Macau's first major NFT projects that is building a community of digital art collectors and links them back to travel and leisure in Macau. After many months of travel restrictions, we hope Macau would be the first holiday destination in travelers' minds. Asia Tigers Club will allow collectors to first experience a digital Macau via our metaverse offerings and when the travel restrictions are relaxing, be the first to come to Macau and gain real-life benefits via our Travel Token marketplace."Mr. Chan added, "As the worldwide environment changed and has stopped many travelers from coming to Asia, our vision is to build Asian travel destinations on the Metaverse, so our first foray is to build Mini Macau in the Sandbox Game Maker as a prototype for our upcoming Resortverse project."Please download the high resolution photos from https://rb.gy/ozrkcd.About Mini Macau on The Sandbox GameMini Macau is the Group's first project into the Metaverse built on The Sandbox Game. The metaverse experience comprises of digital representations of top tourist attractions of Macau such as The Ruins of St.Paul's, Macau Tower, Senado Square and Ah Ma temple. Visitors can play the interactive games in Mini Macau to win Travel Tokens, visit the art gallery, ride a ferry and visit shops of real-life retail brands in Macau. The experience builts in play to earn games to earn ResortVerse Tokens. For details, please visit www.mini-macau.com. About ResortverseResortVerse is the Group's future travel and hospitality focused metaverse platform where metaverse travel transforms into real life travel rewards. We plan to build digital resort experiences based on real-life resort destinations by replicating the world's most notable travel destinations on the Metaverse. This new type of travel and resort metaverse portal will be launched in 2H of 2022.About Asia Pioneer Entertainment Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd. (APE) is a company listed on the Hong Kong Exchange's GEM Market with ticker symbol 8400.hk. APE's subsidiary APE Macau has been in the gaming supply industry for more than 15 years and supplies gaming equipment to land operators in Macau and across Asia. In 2021, it diversified into the operations of vending machines. In 2022, the Group started a new web3 project ResortVerse of which Asia Tigers Club NFT series and Mini Macau are the first part of the Group's plan to build a travel lifestyle metaverse. For details, please visit the Asia Tigers Club Official Website: https://asiatigersclub.com and Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/asia_tigers_club . About The SandboxThe Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is one of the decentralized virtual worlds that has been fueling the recent growth of virtual real-estate demand, partnering with major IPs and brands including Adidas, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Deadmau5, Atari, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Care Bears, The Smurfs, and more. Building on the existing Sandbox IP that has more than 40 million global installs on mobile, The Sandbox Metaverse offers players and creators a decentralized and intuitive platform to create immersive 3D worlds and game experiences, and to safely store, trade, and monetize their creations. For details, please visit www.sandbox.game. Media ContactsAsia Pioneer Entertainment:Candy ChanPublic Relations and Marketing Managercandy@apemacau.com(853) 2830 6196Bright Communications International Limited:Ashley KungSenior Managerashley.kung@brightcommns.com(852) 36117839 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

14 4 月, 2022

MHI Receives Contract for Extensions to the Macau LRT Network Using an AGT System

TOKYO, Apr 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order from the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) of the Macau Special Administrative Region in China for extensions of the Macau Light Rapid Transit(1) (MLRT) network using an Automated Guideway Transit(2) (AGT) system. The project will extend the MLRT Taipa Line opened in December 2019. MHI will make use of the accumulated knowledge of MHI Group, focusing its efforts on strengthening the system for safe and smooth transport in the Macau metropolitan area.Macau LRT (Taipa Line)This project comprises three new extensions from the Taipa Line (11 stations, 9.3km) currently operating on the Taipa island area of Macau, a district lined with new resort hotels. The Barra Extension (1 station expansion, 3.4km) will link the line to the Macau Peninsula opposite the island, the Seac Pai Van Extension (2 stations plus transfer station expansion, 1.3km) will provide access to Seac Pai Van, an area projected to grow in population and the planned site for construction of a large hospital, and the Hengqin Extension (2 station expansions, 2.2km) will run to Hengqin in China. The Seac Pai Van and Hengqin extensions will be executed under a three-company consortium with local general contractors Top Builders Macau Co. Ltd. and Hou Chun Construction and Engineering Company Limited. The project will contribute to further advancement of the regional economy and human resources development.MHI will handle the entire system including the signals, communication systems, power supply facilities, track construction, platform doors, and fare charge machines (excluding construction of station buildings, civil engineering work, and rolling stock). The rolling stock planned for the lines are the AGT cars already delivered for the Taipa Line. For the project of the Taipa Line, MHI Group supplied 110 AGT cars, signal and train control equipment, power supply facilities, communication systems, tracks, maintenance facilities, platform doors, and fare charge machines. MHI also received an overhaul maintenance contract for the rolling stock for five years from the start of operations and will continue to support the stable operations of MLRT.Going forward, MHI will utilize its extensive track record providing AGT systems in Japan, Singapore, South Korea, UAE (Dubai), and other areas throughout the world, along with the strength of its high-quality O&M (operations and maintenance) services to compete for the lead in the market for new transport system in Japan and overseas. MHI will make use of knowledge it has accumulated through experience implementing AGT systems to alleviate congestion in the Macau metropolitan area and will continue supplying safe and low-carbon transport solutions that will help support economic development and provide better convenience to people in countries around the world.(1) The original abbreviation of LRT as "light rail transit" is widely used, but MLRT instead uses it to mean "light rapid transit" after the system's high-speed performance.(2) AGT systems are a new type of fully automated transport system with electric power drives, used in airports around the world to provide mobility between terminals and to nearby facilities. The system utilizes rubber tires to provide a smooth ride with low noise.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

24 3 月, 2022

AGTech Expands into the Greater Bay Area Fintech Market after the Completion of Macau Pass Acquisition

HONG KONG, Mar 24, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AGTech Holdings Limited ("AGTech" or the "Group", SEHK: 08279) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Macau Pass Holding Ltd. ("Macau Pass") and its subsidiaries, which will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AGTech after completion of the transaction.Since granted the financial license by the Macau SAR Government in 2006, Macau Pass has been propelling the development of a more convenient local electronic payment and promoting its popularity in Macau. Macau Pass, being the leading payment service provider in Macau, issued the first and the most commonly used contactless smart card for payments in Macau, Macau Pass Card ("MP Card"). While initially used in bus fare payment system, its usage has later been expanded into a wide range of payments such as those for other public transports, car parks, government services, retail consumptions, and food and beverage services. There are currently more than three million MP Cards in issue. The first mobile payment platform in Macau, Macau e-wallet ("MPay"), was subsequently issued by Macau Pass, it was an innovated product which led Macau into the development of e-payment. The major functions of MPay cover on-line and off-line payments, transfers, utility payments like telephone, water, electricity and gas bills and public transports. Currently over 90% of Macau residents are registered MPay users. Its cross-border operation between Hong Kong and Mainland China has been approved by the People's Bank of China and the Monetary Authority of Macao ("AMCM") in 2019, the first financial institution having offshore headquarters to be granted the right to use its offshore e-wallet across the border in Mainland China. The completion of the acquisition will create tremendous synergies to AGTech's existing businesses and broaden the revenue base of the Group through integrations along the value chain."As a local business, Macau Pass's years-long investment in the community and economy of Macau has borne fruitful results, and is fully recognized and highly appreciated by AGTech." praised Mr. Sun Ho, Chairman and CEO of AGTech. "Over the years, Macau Pass has been actively involving in local fintech industry, expanding its e-payment applications to different levels of Macau people's daily lives. AGTech shares Macau Pass's ideology of livelihood services-oriented. While enabling a stable transition of Macau Pass, we will cooperate with the local government to turn Macau into a smart city of the 21st century. Through innovation, we will strive to facilitate the integration of Macau Pass, and will invest more resources into integrated payment scenarios that combine on-line and off-line payments, as well as to create a hybrid platform that integrates mobile payment, e-commerce and local services for users and merchants. We will expand mobile payment services to support merchants and SMEs to leverage its advantages in order to speed up services and the development of digitization and intelligence management to meet the increasing consumer demand in the Greater Bay Area. This can provide users with stable, secure and efficient mobile payment experiences, while giving Macau our support in its next new phase of digital economy."According to AMCM's figures published in February this year, the number of mobile payment transactions in Macau has increased from approximately 65.5 million in 2020 to approximately 193 million in 2021, representing a year-on-year increase of 194%; the total transaction value has increased from approximately MOP 6.3 billion in 2020 to approximately MOP 18.5 billion in 2021, representing a year-on-year increase of 192%. These figures showcase increasing trends in both the frequency and the transaction value of mobile payments in Macau."The completion of Macau Pass acquisition marks an important milestone for AGTech. It lays a solid foundation for the Group's future strategic expansion into payment business and financial services ecosystem. Under the policy of "Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area", we believe that Macau Pass will become the leader of local fintech innovation to propel the appropriate diversification of Macau's economy and the growth of local fintech industry. At the same time, it can also deepen the interconnection of mobile financial infrastructure of Macau, Greater Bay Area, Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone and Mainland China. From here, we are preparing ourselves to tap into a market with 1.4 billion potential users and to jointly explore overseas opportunities and facilitate international grand economic cycle." added Mr. Sun Ho.About AGTech Holdings LimitedAGTech was incorporated in Bermuda and its shares are listed on the GEM (Stock Code: 08279). As a member of the Alibaba Group, AGTech is the exclusive lottery platform of Alibaba Group and Ant Group. For more information, please visit www.agtech.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. 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8 3 月, 2022

Forward Fashion collaborates with Treasure Island Resort World Hotel to build new luxury shopping and entertainment center

HONG KONG, Mar 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Retailer of fashion apparel of international brands Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited ("Forward Fashion" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 2528) is pleased to announce that it will introduce six major brands to "YOHO Treasure Island Resort World Hotel" ("Treasure Island Hotel Macau") in Macau, including Galeries Lafayette, the internationally renowned French premium department store that will enter Macau for the first time; UFC Gym, the world's top high-end fitness center; POP MART, a trendy toy store; Under Armour, a leading global sports brand; Beebeeland, a large-scale comprehensive game center; and Five Guys, the world-renowned burger brand.Forward Fashion collaborates with Treasure Island Resort World Hotel to build new luxury shopping and entertainment centerMr. Patrick Fan, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Forward Fashion (first from the right) and Mr. Yu Dong, CEO of Bona Film Group (first from the left) signed the cooperation agreement with YOHO on Treasure Island Resort World HotelMr. Patrick Fan, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Forward Fashion (Left) and Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao SAR Government Tourism OfficeTreasure Island Hotel Macau is a place for shopping, food, entertainment, sight-seeing and holiday leisure, and is set to become a new Macau landmarkTreasure Island Hotel Macau is a new integrated five-star hotel-cum-tourism development plan. It is located at the central intersection of the Macau Peninsula and Cotai, covering an area of 8,100 square meters and providing a total of 600 hotel rooms. It also has a five-storey shopping mall, outdoor swimming pool and hot spring, fitness room, playground, restaurants and cinema, outdoor running trail and art themed park, as well as other amenities, thus a place for shopping, food, entertainment, sight-seeing and holiday leisure, and is set to become a new Macau landmark.In light of the development potential of Treasure Island Hotel Macau and its unique advantages in the city, Forward Fashion will bring the prestigious Galeries Lafayette to Macau; introducing an unprecedented luxury shopping experience to the enclave and further promoting Macau as the global capital of tourism and leisure. Galeries Lafayette, with 65 stores around the world, has been a leader in the fashion retail industry and trendy lifestyle for 128 years. Macau's first Galeries Lafayette is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2022 - marking the fourth branch in Greater China, and will occupy a GFA of approximately 45,000 square feet; integrating international designer names, luxury and vanguard fashion brands, trendy footwear and accessories, high-end beauty, fashion cafe and more, bringing French elegance and European Art Nouveau to the city. Unlike other Galeries Lafayette stores in mainland China, Galeries Lafayette Macau occupies the sole location in Macau that brings the outdoor and indoor together. Incorporating pop-up art elements with meticulous and pampered services, it will certainly create unique shopping experiences for each and every customer.The Group will also introduce five other brands that cover fashion, sports, entertainment and catering, to meet the increasing shopping and consumption demand of tourists from around the world. This includes UFC Gym, a high-end fitness center, an international fitness experience brand founded by top professional mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), hence provides first-class instructors, advanced equipment and diverse fitness courses. Also debuting is Five Guys, the world famous burger restaurant that insists on offering freshly grilled burgers made by hand, will bring American cuisine to Macau and mouthwatering food to tourists. In addition, the group will introduce POP MART, a trendy toy giant that will open a flagship store in Macau Peninsula, targeting the premium, trendy cultural segment, being a pioneer of fashionable glamour; Under Armour, a world renowned sports brand that will offer high-quality personalized sportswear to customers; and Beebeeland, an integrated entertainment center set to meet the entertainment needs of different customers and allow parents, children, couples and friends to have fun-filled leisure opportunities. Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited, said, "Treasure Island Hotel Macau will serve as benchmark for a new era in Macau. We are excited to introduce top international brands to the hotel, which will demonstrate our advantages in international branded fashion retailing and our success in business diversification, and thus further strengthen our internal business ecosystem. The cooperative arrangement will not only create greater room for development and more market opportunities for both parties, but will also play an important role in fostering development of Macau's tourism and retail industries. Looking ahead, we will actively explore more cooperation opportunities, continue to introduce high-quality fashion brands and further enrich the number and types of brands under the Group so as to offer unique and impressive experiences to consumers."About Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company LimitedForward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited principally engages in a highly diversified business model. The Group currently operates over 200 self-operated retail stores of internationally renowned, globally popular and up-and-coming brands in the Greater China, including Stella McCartney, MARNI, Palm Angels, Moschino, La Maison du Chocolat, Bose, Under Armour, Officine Universelle Buly, POP MART and BE RBRICK.Mr. Fan Wing Ting, Patrick, is the founder, Chairman and Executive Director of Forward Fashion. In 2005, he founded the first operating company of the Group in Hong Kong. Since then, the Group has committed in expanding their fashion apparel and trendy lifestyle merchandise retail business in the Greater China. Following the Group's listing on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2020, Forward Fashion has taken a step forward on the development of eCommerce business on different media platforms, along with the introduction to various international, fashion and artistic brands and collectible art toys to the local retail industry. The Group strives to cater the preferences and needs of the domestic young generation, so as to promote their diversified development in the Greater China retail market. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

18 11 月, 2021

Motul Confirmed Lubricant Partner for AMG Performance Team, Craft-Bamboo Racing at 68th Macau Grand Prix

Singapore, Nov 18, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - One of the most anticipated events of the year on the Asian motorsport calendar is all set to kick-off this weekend in Macau. The 68th Macau Grand Prix will be held from 19 to 21 November 2021 at the world renowned Guia Circuit. Motul will be the official Lubricant Partner of Craft-Bamboo Racing for the Macau GT Cup. The Hong Kong team will have multiple-time winner Darryl O'Young at the helms of their #95 Mercedes-AMG GT3 as he prepares to take part in his 17th Macau Grand Prix.Craft-Bamboo Racing is an official Performance Team of Mercedes-AMG. Team Director and Race Driver Darryl O'Young is a seasoned and experienced racer at the Guia Circuit, having taken the top step of the podium here no less than 5 times. O'Young is expecting a challenging race, having last raced at the 2020 Macau Grand Prix, and coming straight out of quarantine for this year's event. Although it will be difficult, he will be relying on his extensive knowledge of the track to have a good race weekend despite the limited time on track.Fortunately, he will have an extra boost of power all thanks to his Mercedes-AMG GT3 being filled with the Motul 300V. The car will use the Motul 300V Competition 0W-40 for its AMG 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine and Motul Gear Competition 75W-140 for the 6-speed racing transmission. These products will play an important role to keep O'Young's car performing at the optimum level over this tightly packed race weekend. Being the Lubricant Sponsor, O'Young's car will also feature the iconic Motul red as it zips through the super narrow and challenging Guia Circuit.Motul has always been committed to bringing its customers the highest quality of products. One of the ways they achieve this is by working closely with racing teams and drivers to understand how their products perform under extreme stress and duress experienced over the course of such races. The products are analyzed and tested in Motul laboratories after the race to understand accurately the aftermath of the performance. These learnings are then translated into improvements for everyday customers using Motul products for their cars. Motul lubricants have proven excellent compatibility with the AMG engines to not only provide superior performance but also improved reliability.When it comes to racing in Asia, there are few events that boast the level of excitement and passion that the Macau Grand Prix brings every year. The 2021 Macau GT Cup will feature 19 of the best racing talents from Hong Kong, China and Macau racing in GT3 cars from 6 different manufacturers and O'Young will be hoping to put his Motul-powered Mercedes-AMG at the front of the grid. It is gearing up to be an exciting race weekend for drivers and racing fans alike. Catch the exciting race action this weekend (schedule below) and make sure to follow Motul social channels for regular live updates.Macau GT Cup SCHEDULE (all time in GMT+8)19 November 2021 | Friday1120 - 1145: Free Practice1555 - 1620: Qualifying20 November 2021 | Saturday1320 - 1335: Warm Up1550 - 1620: Race 1 (8 laps)21 November 2021 | Sunday1310 - 1350: Race 2 (12 laps)QUOTESDarryl O'Young | Driver, #95 Craft-Bamboo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3"I'm really excited to have Motul as our lubricant partner for the Macau Grand Prix. Firstly, it's great to have such an iconic brand on our car design, but most importantly is to have the extra performance and reliability that Motul is known to deliver with their 300V oil product in our Mercedes-AMG GT3 V8 engine. In racing we look for every advantage we can get, and lubricant is a great place to find those valuable tenths of a second to help improve our lap time. I'm really looking forward to the race this year, it's going to be exciting."Carlo Savoca | Chief Marketing Officer, Motul Asia Pacific"The Macau GP is one of the biggest racing events in Asia, if not the world. This year, I am super excited to have Motul as the Lubricant Partner with an official Mercedes-AMG Performance Team Craft-Bamboo Racing. I am also very proud to have such a reputable and successful team use only Motul lubricants in their AMG GT3 for the Macau GT Cup. I am confident that this will be a winning combination and our 300V will bring home a win for AMG and Motul fans. It is an incredible opportunity to be a part of this event and I thank Craft-Bamboo Racing for working with us. I am looking forward to seeing Darryl O'Young race through the streets of Macau in the red Motul liveried AMG and I wish him and his team all the best for the race!"About MotulMotul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motul Tech activity. Motul offers a whole range of products for everyday car use, including the 8100, H-tech, RBF series, ATF, CVTF and DCTF among others. Motul products ensure all parts of the car are kept in pristine condition to extract maximum performance and reliability.Unanimously recognised for more than 150 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology: 300V lubricant. In 2021, Motul launched the newest iteration of the 300V with revolutionary technology, setting a new benchmark for high-performance lubricants.Motul is a partner to many manufacturers and racing teams in order to further their technological development in motorsports. It has invested in many international competitions as an official supplier for several championship winning racing teams.Motul is committed to its growing business presence in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the company has expanded operations significantly. Currently it has 3 major manufacturing facilities and 2 R&D centres across the region to cater to the ever-growing demand. These centres focus on refining the lubricant technology for Asian climate and driving conditions, which are vastly different from Europe.MOTUL Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd1A International Business Park, #06-03Singapore 609933www.motul.comFor more information, please contact Motul at pr@motul.com.sg Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

11 10 月, 2021

Luk Hing Entertainment announces cessation of Macau operation

HONG KONG, Oct 11, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Limited ("Luk Hing Entertainment" or the "Group"; stock code: 8052), a premium clubbing and entertainment business operator based in Asia, announces the cessation of its Macau operation today.Cubic Space+ in ZhuhaiThe Group has, in the past few years, been developing its business presence in the Greater Bay Area. With the opening of Cubic Space+ in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, the PRC in 2019, the Group has successfully formulated its strategy for tapping the Mainland China market. Furthermore, the Group's Hong Kong restaurant operation has also been performing satisfactorily with the market responding positively to all of the three premium Chinese restaurant brands. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which has significantly affected the business of the Group's operation in Macau, the Board has today announced the cessation of operation of Club Cubic Macau with effect from October 8, 2021.Based on the interim report of the Group published in August 2021 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, revenue generated from operation of Club Cubic Macau accounted for approximately 17% of the Group's total revenue. The Board emphasizes that the Group's Zhuhai and Hong Kong businesses will remain in normal operation and will not be affected.Mr. Choi Siu Kit, Executive Director and Managing Director of Luk Hing Entertainment, said, "Club Cubic Macau has been our pride since the Group's establishment. Although it is sad to say goodbye, we believe, given the current circumstances, it is in the best interests of our stakeholders that our operation in Macau is ceased and that we switch focus to the more lucrative Mainland China market. Moving forward, Luk Hing will continue to explore market opportunities for the 'Cubic' brand within the Greater Bay Area, as well as consolidating our position as a leading premium Chinese culinary operator in Hong Kong." Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)