Spending in AI-augmented software and services will outpace other IT categories SINGAPORE, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) Asia Pacific Tech Market Forecast, 2023 To 2027 reveals that technology spending in Asia Pacific (APAC) will remain robust and grow by a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.4% to 7.4% per year from 2024 to 2027, reaching US $876 billion in 2027. Over the next few years, software spending will continue its rapid growth, followed by spend on IT services, communications equipment, and computer equipment. The share of software purchases will climb from 26.4% in 2024 to 30% of total tech spend in 2027, outpacing the other IT categories due to demand generated by AI and AI-augmented enterprise software and services. In 2024, Forrester projects tech spend growth across countries in the Asia Pacific to be:  4% in Australia. Reaching nearly A$73.5 billion (approximately US$49 billion), Australia's digital growth is heavily influenced by sustainability efforts and the local services economy, which has remained strong. 7.2% in China. Tech spending in China will hit ¥1,847 billion (approximately US$261.9 billion) in 2024. Despite slowing economic growth and trade restrictions, China's efforts around governing AI risks and introducing regulation will contribute to this growth. 10.8% in India. Estimated to reach ₹4,492 billion (approximately US$54.5 billion) in 2024, India's domestic tech economy continues to enjoy strong growth due to an all-round digitization push from the central and state governments. 5.6% in Singapore. In 2024, tech spending will grow to S$24.2 billion (approximately US$18 billion). "The Silicon Valley of Asia" remains a stable regional hub for technology talent and innovation. 8.1% in the rest of Southeast Asia. Tech spending in six major Southeast Asian economies (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan region, and Vietnam) will hit US$74 billion in 2024. Uptick in digital consumption spurred by large Millennial and Gen Z populations, favorable policy environments, and investments from tech giants will accelerate digital innovation. "While challenges such as regulatory environments, global economic conditions, and talent shortages in the region present hurdles, overall, the APAC market is well-positioned for tech growth," said Leslie Joseph, principal analyst at Forrester. "As the region continues to grow in importance in the tech world, new opportunities offered by the explosion of AI and the increased demand for cloud can be significant revenue and growth drivers for firms." Resources:  Read Forrester's Asia Pacific Tech Market Forecast, 2023 To 2027 report (client access required).  Learn more about Forrester's Asia Pacific Tech Market Forecast, 2023 To 2027, in this blog post.  Discover how Forrester supports IT leaders and how to get the most out of emerging technologies being deployed. About Forrester Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 700,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; more than 100 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.

SURABAYA, Indonesia, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading wellness brand in the world of hospitality, Westin Hotels & Resorts, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, launched the latest generation of Heavenly® Bed. In line with its goal of strengthening its tradition of providing guests with a deep and refreshing sleep experience, Westin is renewing the higher standards implemented in more than 240 Westin Hotels & Resorts throughout the world, including in Surabaya. Now, the Next Generation Heavenly® Bed is here and can be enjoyed at The Westin Surabaya. The Westin Surabaya Introduces the Next Generation Heavenly® Bed Since its first launch in 1999, Heavenly® Bed is now proof of Marriott International's commitment to providing the best sleeping experience for guests throughout the world. Brian Povinelli, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing and Brand, Marriott International explained, "Understanding the devoted fanbase the legacy bed has garnered over the years; our goal was to listen and carefully review every aspect of the guest and associate experience, ensuring each update was both intentional and impactful. We are confident that it will exceed the expectations of both loyal and future Westin guests across the globe and again raise the bar for the comfort of our guests." The Westin Surabaya has replaced the previous all-white version, becoming the Heavenly Bed with a new charcoal colored blanket design and full-frame piping on pillowcases to provide a warm feel and a cloud-like appearance. The richly woven blanket features a tone-on-tone pattern inspired by the brand's biophilic design principle and serves as both an added layer of warmth and a beautiful residentially inspired coverlet. Additional design updates include sateen linens with natural matte finish and the removal of the bed skirt and bolster pillow, reflecting a more modern sleep experience and guest input. Tessa Zelyana, Complex Marcomm Manager of The Westin Surabaya and Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah, explained, "With this facelift, we hope to provide a new sleeping experience for guests. There are several exclusive offers that Marriott Bonvoy members can enjoy, by booking rooms directly on our official website at www.westinsurabaya.com." Follow The Westin Surabaya's social media account on Instagram @westinsurabaya for various activities, offers and the latest information.

The bank's new loyalty engagement strategy aims to drive maximum customer lifetime value through rewarding loyalty experiences, instant gratification, and gamified customer interactions The collaboration will enable Jenius from Bank BTPN to boost customer engagement with Perx Loyalty Engagement Platform SINGAPORE, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank BTPN Tbk (Bank BTPN) is spearheading the bank's mobile-led consumer banking services with its flagship Jenius, as pioneer of digital banking in Indonesia. Jenius has partnered with Perx Technologies to transform traditional banking experiences that are purely driven by needs and wants to a fun and game-like experience. By introducing the concepts of gamification and instant gratification into every day personal banking experiences the Perx Loyalty Engagement Platform and Jenius aim to transform and uplift the quintessential thought relationship a consumer has with his or her lifestyle banking needs. With a diverse array of rewarding experiences, gamified savings milestones and a personalized loyalty program that keeps rewarding customers for their every action, Jenius aims at driving positive behavioral hacks into the community such as building a nest egg or better managing impulsive spending habits with full transparency. Moving away from existing as 'just another digital bank' and transforming into a financial solution for the digital savvy audience Jenius aims to engage its customers beyond their regular banking needs by becoming an enabler to the lifestyle choices its customers make daily. At the core of this partnership lies the goal to drive maximum customer lifetime value through a dynamic and rewarding loyalty program, mobile customer journeys studded with instant gratification and gamification allowing the bank to nudge and influence positive customer behavior. Driving this customer experience focused personal banking model is an engagement strategy that is continuous and non-transactional. Powering this strategy through the various mobile-first services Jenius offers is the Perx Loyalty Engagement Platform. "As a digital native bank, the app experience is paramount to Jenius' success. By collaborating with Perx, we are able to leverage innovative technology to provide a fun, personalized, and rewarding experience across all customer touchpoints throughout their entire customer journey. This is essential to create retention, engagement, and customer-first service experience - which is ultimately what sets us apart from others in the industry," said Febri Rusli, Digital Banking Product & Innovation Head at Bank BTPN. "In the experience economy, digitally savvy consumers expect personalized and meaningful interactions that keep them excited enough to return. We are delighted to deliver these 'Aha moments' in every customer journey a Jenius customer will experience going forward. We are thrilled to partner with Bank BTPN to create and deliver an engaging customer experience for everyone served by Jenius in Indonesia."  said Anna Gong, Founder and CEO, Perx Technologies. "Jenius is embarking on one of the most exciting customer experience transformation projects I have seen and delighted that Jenius chose to partner with Perx." said Jovin Shen, Global Sales Director at Perx Technologies. About Perx Perx is the world's first intelligent and autonomous solution for customer engagement and loyalty. Powered by AI and data-driven insights, the Perx Connect+TM Loyalty Engagement Platform enables brands to engage customers in ways that are both deeply meaningful and monetizable. Headquartered in Singapore, the platform synergizes gamification, behavioral science, and advanced engagement mechanics to support brands in elevating customer actions and interactions using data-driven experiences. By designing customized, incentive-driven journeys, Perx Technologies simplifies customer acquisition, activation, monetization, and growth, cultivating enduring loyalty and remarkable user experiences, and solidifying its position as an industry trailblazer. The API-first platform enables businesses to focus on use cases and creative engagements across a brand's disparate marketing technology stack in a matter of minutes. About Bank BTPN PT Bank BTPN Tbk (Bank BTPN) is a foreign exchange bank and is a merger between PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Tbk (BTPN) and PT Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Indonesia (SMBCI) in February 2019. Bank BTPN serves various segments in the banking industry, from retail to corporate customers, including retirees, micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) and productive underprivileged communities; the consuming class segment; and the corporate segment. Bank BTPN provides the services through business units, such as BTPN Sinaya—a business unit for wealth management, BTPN Purna Bakti—a business serving retirees, BTPN Micro Business—a business unit serving microbusinesses, BTPN Business Banking—a business serving small- and medium-sized enterprises, Jenius—a digital banking platform serving the consuming class segment, and the corporate business unit, which serves national, multinational, and Japanese companies. Bank BTPN also has a subsidiary, namely PT Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk, which focuses on serving productive underprivileged customers. Bank BTPN also regularly provides training sessions and information for customers through the Daya Program—a sustainable and measurable empowerment program—to improve customers' capacity so they can grow and have a chance to live better.

GUANGZHOU, China, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent report about market data released by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, there are a total of 379 ETF products with a combined market cap of US$83.8 billion and the trading volume for ETFs in April amounted to US$63.6 billion, as of the end of April 2024. The top three most-traded ETFs (excl. money market funds) listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange were E Fund ChiNext ETF (Code: 159915), HuaAn ChinaBond 1-5 Year CDB Bond Index ETF, and Harvest CSI 300 Index ETF, with trading volumes of US$3,548 million, US$2,949 million, and US$2,787 million, respectively. The significant net inflows into China A-shares market, particularly in equity ETFs, reflect growing investor confidence in the potential of onshore stock market and prospects of economic growth. As of May 28, equity ETFs across the China A-shares market, including Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange, have seen a net inflow of US$45.3 billion, while broad-based ETFs of over US$47.8 billion. Among them, CSI 300 index, CSI A50 index, ChiNext index, and SSE STAR Market 50 index are gaining traction. Particularly, E Fund Management ("E Fund"), as the largest fund manager in China, has attracted a cumulative net inflow of US$13.6 billion into its broad-based ETF offerings this year. Meanwhile, E Fund has been actively positioning new broad-based products and launched E Fund CSI A50 ETF two months after the release of the index in January, which differentiated as more balanced in industry allocation and incorporated ESG exclusionary strategy. Although both CSI 300 index and CSI A50 index are representatives of large-cap stocks, with an average market cap of US$18.5 billion and US$35 billion, CSI A50 index unleashed opportunities to invest in mega-caps that 89% of its constituents have a market cap over RMB100 billion (US$13.8 billion). Some other broad-based indices, such as ChiNext index and SSE STAR Market 50 index, are composed of mid-to-large cap companies featuring high growth potential. The ChiNext index is composed of 100 stocks listed on the ChiNext board with an average market cap of US$6.5 billion, most of which prioritized sectors such as new energy and healthcare. Whereas SSE STAR Market 50 Index is composed of 50 large and liquid stocks from the STAR Market, with an average market cap of US$6 billion, and leaned more towards semiconductor sector. (share of indices by market cap) About E Fund Established in 2001, E Fund Management Co., Ltd. ("E Fund") is a leading comprehensive fund manager in China with close to RMB 3.2 trillion (USD 450 billion) under management.* E Fund's clients include both individuals and institutions, ranging from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, social security funds, pension funds, insurance and reinsurance companies, to corporates and banks. Long-term oriented, it has been focusing on the investment management business since inception and believes in the power of in-depth research and time in investing. * AuM includes subsidiaries. FX rate is sourced from PBoC.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) will exhibit its world-class capabilities in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), operations and maintenance (O&M) services, and the advanced water treatment technologies at Singapore International Water Week 2024 (SIWW 2024) Water Expo, at Singapore's Sands Expo & Convention Centre from June 19 to 21. Artist's impression of Toshiba's booth Ever since 2008, Singapore has welcomed government officials, experts and companies in the water business to SIWW, and provided them with a platform where they can see and introduce new technologies and solutions, and exchange views and information. This year, Water Expo, the main event of SIWW 2024, is expected to attract more than 500 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees from 100 countries. The global water industry must contend with many pressing issues, including the need for improved water environments that can handle fast-growing demand driven by population growth and urbanization, especially in emerging economies; and the efficient operation of water treatment facilities and plants at a time of population aging and decline in developed economies. Toshiba Group is expanding its water treatment business and contributing to solutions to water environment problems at the global level by combining its expertise in EPC and O&M and its extensive experience in overseas projects with monitoring and control, and energy-reduction technologies cultivated over many years in Japan's water supply and sewage business. The Toshiba booth, in Hall F, Booth No. B2-S11, will showcase Toshiba Group's overseas delivery record and cutting-edge technologies, among them water treatment and digital solutions that use an ICT platform. Exhibit Outline(1)  Date and time: June 19 - 21, 2024 (10am - 6pm, until 5pm on the last day)(2) Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre Marina Bay Sands, Singapore(3) Exhibits: ◆Achievements: Introduction of EPC and O&M achievement for water treatment in overseas markets ◆Cutting-edge technologies: Water treatment system for sewage and industrial wastewater: AT-BC systems Solutions for effective use of water resources and zero wastewater discharge: Zero Liquid Discharge systems Advanced water treatment solution for municipal water treatment: Ozone generators Digital solutions using an ICT platform ◆The countries and regions where Toshiba is active in the water business Water Expo official website:https://www.siww.com.sg/water-expo About Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation:Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation is an integral part of Toshiba Group, the motive force for promoting advances in systems, solutions, products and services that build infrastructure everyone can enjoy. We bring a heritage of almost 150 years of achievement to co-creation with partners, and to innovations for today in key sectors that sustain society, including water treatment, roads and railways, defense, industrial systems and automation, and broadcasting. Our 17,700 employees in Japan and beyond all share the same determination: to realize a safe, secure future for all of us.

MANILA, Philippines, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe, a top telco and digital solutions provider in the Philippines, has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to bring its hunger alleviation program, Hapag Movement, to the international stage. Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto formalizes the partnership of the Hapag Movement with the UN World Food Program, signing the agreement with Dipayan Bhattacharyya, Director a.i. in the Philippines. Launched on World Hunger Day, the partnership opens Globe's Hapag Movement to international donors, building on the initiative's momentum over the last two years.  The partnership seeks to expand the Hapag Movement's donor reach and amplify its impact. Since its launch in 2022, it has reached over 95,000 people and produced 2,662 livelihood training graduates. "Hapag," the Filipino word for dining table, carries a deeper meaning than its definition, as it evokes the warmth and openness among family and friends while sharing food and stories together. As a movement, Globe's initiative aims to address involuntary hunger by providing sustainable feeding and livelihood training to vulnerable families, leveraging partnerships to raise funds and reach communities. By joining forces with WFP, Globe hopes to tap the Filipino diaspora and get support from other international donors to bring urgent help to the hungry. "We are privileged to collaborate with the UN World Food Programme, global leader in the fight against hunger and the largest international ally of the Hapag Movement. With their support, we are optimistic about mobilizing the global donor community to tackle the urgent issue of hunger in the Philippines," said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe. Hunger persists as a critical challenge in the country. According to the latest Social Weather Stations survey, nearly 4 million Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of 2024. The Philippines also scored 14.8 on the 2023 Global Hunger Index, indicating a "moderate" level of hunger. "Private sector partnerships are critical in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. Globe's expansive network will allow us to support more food-insecure Filipinos. We are grateful for Globe's strong commitment to address hunger," said Dipayan Bhattacharyya, WFP Philippines Country Director ad interim. Founded in 1961, the UN World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. With over 23,000 staff in over 120 countries and territories, WFP provides life-saving food assistance in emergencies and works with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP runs the ShareTheMeal initiative founded in 2015, providing over 226 million meals and garnered 1.6 million supporters across 38 countries, including the Philippines. For as low as Php40 pesos and a few taps on the phone, anyone can provide a nourishing meal to someone in need. Donations can be made beginning today by visiting the Hapag Movement challenge link on ShareTheMeal. Globe and TM customers may also donate their points to ShareTheMeal through the GlobeOne app. In addition, supporters all around the world will soon be able to donate to ShareTheMeal through GCash. WFP also assists Walang Gutom 2027, a nutrition-sensitive program led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), to address involuntary hunger, and works with the Philippine Government to expand the School-Based Feeding Program. Funds raised through this partnership will be channeled to WFP to support the implementation of school meals and Walang Gutom 2027: Food e-Voucher Program. This support is crucial to help address child stunting, where children are unable to attain their full growth potential. About one third of Filipino children are stunted or too short for their age, an incidence closely linked to hunger. Hunger, in turn, affects a child's ability to learn and grow, setting back their intellectual development. Child stunting is consequential to national development in the long run, as it affects an individual's future productivity. Citing a 2016 study by the Philippines' Department of Health, the National Nutrition Council, and UNICEF, the Philippine Statistics Authority earlier said child stunting could cost the country losses of US$1.9 billion in future adult productivity. "The DSWD welcomes this partnership between Globe and the World Food Programme that will boost our full-scale implementation of the Walang Gutom 2027 Food Stamps Program for the benefit of food poor families," DSWD Usec. Eduardo Punay. "Both organizations had significant contributions to the success of the flagship program's pilot implementation.  The Department is glad to again share with Globe and WFP the goal of addressing hunger and malnutrition in our country in pursuit of the Marcos Jr. administration's whole-of-nation approach in tackling socio-economic problems," he added. To learn more about the Hapag Movement, visit  https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability/globe-of-good. ABOUT GLOBE Globe Telecom, Inc. is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines and publicly listed in the PSE with the stock symbol GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, internet and managed services. It offers innovative digital solutions in the areas of fintech, healthtech, adtech, climate tech, shared services and venture capital. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implement universal sustainability principles. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region. ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.     The #ShareTheMeal challenge launched for Hapag Movement and the UN World Food Programme will also support the Philippines' school meals program, putting in place interventions that would prevent malnutrition and stunting that have grown rampant among young Filipino students.

KUCHING, Malaysia, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference & Exhibition 2024 (APGH 2024) officially commenced today at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, launched by the Premier of Sarawak, marking a significant milestone in the region's journey towards a sustainable and green hydrogen economy. The event, set to run from 10 to 12 June, brings together industry leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from around the globe to explore and promote the potential of green hydrogen. Sarawak Premier Launches Inaugural Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference & Exhibition 2024 Organized by Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd, with the support of the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak and Business Events Sarawak, APGH 2024 aims to position Sarawak as a global hub for green hydrogen production and innovation. Speaking at the launch event, Tan Sri Datuk Asmat Kamaludin, Chairman of Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd, expressed his enthusiasm for the conference's role in shaping the future of green hydrogen. "We are incredibly proud to host APGH 2024 here in Sarawak. This event represents a significant step forward in our commitment to a sustainable future. The discussions, innovations, and collaborations that will take place over the next few days will lay the groundwork for the development of a robust green hydrogen economy in the Asia Pacific region." APGH 2024 features an extensive program, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, technical sessions, and a comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology. With over 100 exhibitors and 500 conference delegates, the event is set to be a catalyst for new projects, investments, and partnerships. He further highlighted, "The interest and participation we have received for APGH 2024 are truly remarkable. Companies like PETRONAS, SUMITOMO, Lotte Chemical, Samsung Engineering, and many others are here to share their cutting-edge technologies and insights. This conference provides a unique platform for stakeholders to network, exchange knowledge, and explore opportunities for collaboration." Sarawak, with its abundant renewable energy resources and strategic initiatives, is poised to become a leader in the green hydrogen sector. The state government has set ambitious goals to advance its hydrogen economy, with plans to increase green hydrogen production and attract significant investments in the sector. "We are delighted that the government of Sarawak is fully committed to the development of a green hydrogen economy. The government has set forth initiatives designed to harness the land's natural resources, foster innovation, and create a sustainable future for its people. APGH 2024 is a testament to this dedication and an excellent opportunity to showcase Sarawak's potential to the world," said Tan Sri Datuk Asmat Kamaludin. The inaugural APGH 2024 marks a significant change in the energy landscape of the Asia Pacific region. The insights, technologies, and partnerships emerging from this event will drive the transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. In his closing remarks, Tan Sri Datuk Asmat Kamaludin encouraged all attendees to actively participate and make the most of the opportunities presented by APGH 2024. "This is a momentous occasion for all of us. Let us work together to harness the power of green hydrogen and pave the way for a sustainable and prosperous future. I am confident that APGH 2024 will be a resounding success, and I look forward to the innovative ideas and collaborations that will emerge from this event." At APGH 2024, 95 global organisations are participating in the exhibition that is free and open to the public, with about 500 local and international delegates from over 20 countries participating in the conference sessions. For more information about APGH 2024, visit www.hydrogenapac.com.

BANGKOK, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gartner®, a renowned international research institute, recently released a research report Market Share: IT Services, Worldwide 2023. The report shows that Huawei ranks No.2 by revenue in China's IaaS market and No.3 in that of Thailand. According to the report Emerging Asia-Pacific Hybrid Cloud Market Report 2022 by Frost & Sullivan, an authoritative analysis organization, Huawei Cloud in Thailand ranks No.1 by revenue in the hybrid cloud market. In 2023, Huawei Cloud achieved a global sales revenue of CNY55.3 billion, with a year-on-year public cloud revenue growth of 110% outside the Chinese mainland, making it one of the fastest-growing cloud providers globally. Huawei Cloud has become a trusted cloud service provider for many customers and partners in Thailand. Huawei Cloud is expanding its global footprint through KooVerse, its global cloud infrastructure, committed to providing high-quality cloud services that offer a consistent global experience. Huawei Cloud follows the principle of "In Local, For Local" and delivers innovative technologies and localized services to its customers, an approach that paves the way to digital for a wide range of industries. Up to date, Huawei Cloud is operating 93 availability zones (AZs) in 33 Regions, serving customers in more than 170 countries and regions. Huawei is the first global cloud vendor to have a presence in Thailand. Since the launch of Huawei Cloud in Thailand on September 30, 2018, the company has introduced over 100 cloud services, developed more than 300 local partners, and served thousands of customers. Huawei Cloud has deployed three AZs in Thailand, with the third AZ becoming operational on March 25, 2022. Huawei Cloud fully complies with local compliance requirements. The company also supports payment and billing in local currency. Furthermore, Huawei has established a local OpenLab innovation center to collaborate with customers and partners and drive continuous innovation to satisfy the local market needs. For 25 years, Huawei has established a strong presence in the Thailand market and has assembled a local team that makes up 77% of its workforce. Huawei Cloud Thailand is collaborating with over 300 local cloud partners and 120 startups to create a thriving local ecosystem. Furthermore, Huawei is closely collaborating with more than 40 Thai universities and has trained over 10,000 developers. The company aims to increase this number to 20,000 in the next three years to cultivate technical talent essential for Thailand's digital economy development. Gartner, Market Share: Services, Worldwide, 2023, 12 April 2024 Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

HYDERABAD, India, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bio Regenerative Precision Medicine Seminar, held from May 18-20, 2024, at Le Méridien in Hyderabad, was a watershed moment in India's cell treatment journey. Prof. Dr Mike Chan, Chairman and Founder of European Wellness Biomedical Group (EWBG), chaired the event, which highlighted advances in precision medicine as well as the transformational potential of individualised therapies, making the first EWBG comeback into India in a gigantic leap after its initial visit back in 2006.  This comeback is primarily focused on education, research, and biopharmaceutical production, cooperating with the research institutions in India such as the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCM)'s Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bengaluru, International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, and others. The introduction of the LOOP Mobile Application, which was developed to link Indian doctors, patients, and scientists, improved cooperation and transparency in cell therapy research. Esteemed specialists, including Prof. Dr Ravi Tej Allam, CEO of EWBG Bharat, and experts Prof. Dr Dmytro Klokol, Prof. Dr Olha Nishkumai, Prof. Dr Margaryta Iemelianova, and Prof. Dr Simon Yefimov, discussed bio regenerative therapy for heart disease, liver illness, renal failure, severe burns, and arthritis. "Cell therapy is a God-sent to humanity where there is regeneration of organs with an advanced medical technique," stated Prof. Dr Mike Chan. On the same note, EWBG is also delighted to announce the formation of an Indian branch for the International Association of Stem Cell Therapy, Europe (IACT), the International Association for Stem Cell Transplantation, USA (IASCT) and the European Society for Preventive, Regenerative, and Anti-Aging Medicine (ESAAM). EWBG intends to open a production facility in India for cell therapy diagnostics, making treatments affordable and accessible, particularly to impoverished areas. EWBG's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives include medical help for frontline Indian soldiers, athletes, and support for youngsters with special needs. Mr. Pavan Kalyan, President of the Janasena Party, and his General Secretary, Mr. Bolisetty Satyanarayana, who donated land in Andhra Pradesh for European Wellness's production plant, were among those honoured, as was Mr. A.M. Rathnam, a well-known film producer, lyricist, screenwriter, and director known for his works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. This event was a groundbreaking moment in bio regenerative medicine, paving the path for worldwide health collaboration. Media Contact:  EW Group Media Team, media@european-wellness.com

BEIJING, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily: The enduring legacies of ancient civilizations resonate with those seeking inspiration for the modern world, and Northeast China's Liaoning province appears to be an ideal starting point for such cultural exploration. Liu Huiyan (far left), head of the publicity department of the CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee, and Qu Yingpu (far right), publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, pose for photos with speakers after presenting them keepsakes during the Vision China event in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, on Sunday. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/China Daily] The captivating charm of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Liaoning, historically an intersecting point of fishing and hunting, agricultural and nomadic cultures, was demonstrated on Sunday at the Vision China event in Jinzhou, Liaoning. Jointly organized by China Daily and the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Liaoning Provincial Committee, the event gathered archaeologists, cultural scholars and practitioners from home and abroad, as well as foreign youth representatives in China, to share their experiences and insights under the theme "Treasuring the Past, Enriching the Future". Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, noted that the event served as a concrete manifestation of thoroughly promoting and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Culture. "Against the backdrop of an era where changes on a scale unseen in a century are unfolding at an accelerated pace, we need to tell good stories of China and the Chinese civilization, as well as the glorious chapter of the Chinese path to modernization, to the world, on the basis of vivid practices and diversified cultural heritage on this land, including Liaoning," he said. Liu Huiyan, head of the publicity department of the CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee, said that revitalization of culture — in Liaoning's case a blending of numerous historical legacies and revolutionary and industrial cultural resources — is an essential aspect of the province's endeavor for comprehensive revitalization. The province is seeking coordinated development of culture, sports and tourism, and has garnered unprecedented vitality and opportunities in cultural undertakings and industries, he added. On his inspection to Jinzhou in August 2022, President Xi praised it as a heroic city with a distinctive cultural temperament and profound historical and cultural heritage, and he expressed confidence in and expectations for the comprehensive revitalization of Northeast China in the new era. Party Secretary of Jinzhou Liu Kewu said the Vision China event was, for Jinzhou, an opportunity to provide strong support for revitalization and development, and expressed hope for enhancing friendship and cooperation with experts from all walks of life. Chang Shana, 93, a respected scholar of Dunhuang arts, sent video congratulations to the event, as did pianist Lang Lang, who was born and raised in Liaoning's provincial capital, Shenyang. According to Marcella Festa, associate professor at the School of Cultural Heritage at Northwest University in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, recent archaeological efforts have revealed the presence of advanced civilizations beyond the Central Plains of China and demonstrated long-standing connections between various regions of Asia since prehistoric times. With projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, more about these ancient societies is expected to be uncovered. Zhu Yong, director of the Palace Museum Cultural Communication Research Institute in Beijing, said his home province Liaoning, as a land of cultural integration, has shaped the cultural ethos of the people as dynamic, open-minded and enthusiastic, and its culture shines as an outstanding example of the prominent features of Chinese civilization. Zhong Lina, dean of the Institute for Tourism and Culture Planning at Beijing International Studies University, analyzed Liaoning's cultural richness that stems from its pivotal location, noting that a visit to Liaoning enables domestic and foreign tourists to witness a more vivid image of China. While celebrating the past treasures, Steve Brown, senior research fellow at the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, also called for attention to everyday family heritage and stories that bear importance for modern society, and Erik Nilsson, an expat at China Daily, emphasized the value of a personal touch that cannot be replaced by digital technology in conserving culture and carrying the heritage through the coming decades. Four youth representatives, from Russia, Hungary, Belarus and Indonesia, shared their understanding of the inheritance, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage during a following roundtable dialogue.

Over 30,000 Participants Attended the Annual I&T Mega Event Gold Award-Winning Teams will Embark on a Journey to the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva to Broaden Their Horizons HONG KONG, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The third Hong Kong Science Fair ('Science Fair'), organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation ('HKIF'), was held on June 8 and 9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event showcased smart solutions and creative technology projects from 120 teams of local and international primary and secondary school students. Local young talent and experts were also invited to share their accomplishments, demonstrating the prowess of Hong Kong's new generation of creative technology talent. The two-day signature event attracted more than 30,000 visitors, including parents who brought their children to explore the joy of technology, with games and workshops in interactive zones inspiring an innovative spirit from an early age and promoting the culture of innovation and technology (I&T). The Award Presentation Ceremony of the third Hong Kong Science Fair was graced by distinguished guests including Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government (forth right); Mr Zhang Zhihua, Director General of the Youth Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR (fifth right); Dr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (third right); Mr David Taji-Farouki, President of the Jury, Today's award presentation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests including Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Mr Zhang Zhihua, Director General of the Youth Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Dr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Chairman of the HKIF; Mr David Taji-Farouki, President of the Jury, International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva; and members of the Hong Kong Science Fair judging panel including Mrs Ruth Lau, Supervisor, Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong; Professor Anderson Shum, Associate Vice-President (Research and Innovation), The University of Hong Kong; Ir Andrew Young, Associate Director (Innovation) of Sino Group. They have shown their support to the young inventors participating in the event, encouraged them to continue shining in the I&T sectors in Hong Kong and globally, and witnessed the naming of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze award-winning teams across the Primary, Junior Secondary, and Senior Secondary divisions, as well as the 'Most Popular Award' voted by the public attendees. As a signature innovation and technology event, the two-day Hong Kong Science Fair attracted over 30,000 visitors, promoting an I&T culture within the community. Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, said, 'The country has recently been advocating the development of "new quality productive forces", while Hong Kong is moving at full steam to develop into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre to foster high-quality economic development, and that these are centered on the I&T development. One of the eight major strategies set out by the Government in the "Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint" is to promote an I&T culture for all. The popularisation of science helps enhance the overall I&T atmosphere in the community and facilitate the I&T development in the long run. The Hong Kong Science Fair, through the competition format, encourages students to apply science to address real-life challenges with the "innovative" and "people-oriented" approach. The Government has been making substantial effort to promote STEM education, and the promotion by the community is also crucial. Today's Science Fair serves as a commendable demonstration of how community-driven initiatives can promote the popularisation of science and technology. The enthusiastic participation and vibrant atmosphere onsite indicate the success of this well-received science event.' To equip the young inventors with global perspectives, HKIF will support the primary and secondary school teams that won Gold Awards at this year's Science Fair to participate in the global invention event, the 'International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva' in Switzerland, where they will have an opportunity to exchange ideas and share their creative concepts with inventors. 'The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is the largest international invention exhibition in the world,' said Mr David Taji-Farouki, President of the Jury, the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, who came to Hong Kong to participate in the Science Fair for the second time. 'The recently concluded 49th exhibition featured over 1,000 inventions from around 40 countries and regions. I was delighted to see that the gold award-winning primary and secondary school students from last year's Hong Kong Science Fair brought their exhibits and showcased their confidence and outstanding communication skills when interacting with people from all over the world during the exhibition. Some of their works were also recognised with awards, demonstrating the creativity of the younger generation in Hong Kong and their global perspective on the application of innovative technologies for tomorrow's world.' Dr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation, said during his speech, 'Innovation and technology are key drivers of nation's prosperity and sustainable development. The Hong Kong Government is committed to working towards establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for innovation and technology. We are delighted that the Science Fair has received widespread support and participation and is able to play a role in inspiring the I&T journey of young innovators. I notice that many parents participated in the event with their children today, aiming to nurture their interest and capability in I&T. I look forward to seeing these young people utilise technology and an innovative mindset to contribute to society in the future, injecting fresh vitality into Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem.' The third Hong Kong Science Fair was successfully concluded with the support of Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, The University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node, and over 40 partners from different sectors in society. The Science Fair received around 330 entries from around 1,400 Primary 4 to Secondary 6 students and teachers representing 130 local and international schools, including about 50 schools participating for the first time. The projects covered categories including 'Smart City & Smart Home', 'Medical & Healthcare', 'Sustainability', and 'Education'. 120 shortlisted teams presented their innovative concepts and development processes at the Science Fair, and the Gold Awards winners are Ng Clan's Association Tai Pak Memorial School (Project: 「掃」書郎), Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School (Project: 除除善友) and TWGHs Li Ka Shing College (Project: 盲人回憶攝錄機) from the Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary divisions respectively. Singapore International School (Hong Kong) (Project: Smart Anti-Flooding Environment (SAFE)), St. Stephen's Girls' College (Project: 智惜冷藏) and St. Paul's Convent School (Project: Tide) were voted by the on-site public as the winners of the 'Most Popular Award'. The Science Fair featured innovative technological advancements from local universities and institutions, allowing young talent to share their passion and experiences. The showcases included the Surface Sampling and Packing System developed by the research team of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in collaboration with the China Academy of Space Technology for the country's first lunar sample return mission, 'Chang'e 5', and the first sample return mission to the far side of the moon in human history, 'Chang'e 6'. The latest generation solar electric vehicle models,  SOPHIE 8 and MOBO-II, developed by the Solar Car Team of the Vocational Training Council, and the Marine-cleaning Robot from a local startup, Clearbot, were also exhibited. The event also invited guest speakers from different institutions to share insights on real-world applications of innovative technologies and their development, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and the public. The Science Fair also featured six interactive zones to engage families in the exploration of innovative technologies through games and activities, including the most popular 'Laboratory Series' workshops. In the 'Magic Vit-C' workshop, participants were able to explore the chemical interactions between vitamin C and fresh cut fruits and deepen their understanding of food science; the 'Sand-sitivity' workshop offered a creative learning experience by manipulating the texture and colour of sand to stimulate the senses; while in 'Draw Me to the Stars', technology was used to transform physical drawings into a virtual imaginary world, bringing a fantastic immersive experience to the Science Fair. The above press release is published by Ogilvy Public Relations on behalf of Hong Kong Innovation Foundation.

XIAMEN, China, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-renowned LED display product manufacturer, Qiangli Jucai, has landed on the Nasdaq screen of Times Square in New York, USA. Qiangli Jucai has sent the the conspicuous slogan to the world, "For LED large screens, look for Qiangli Jucai", with its powerful strength of "No. 1 in global sales". In this way, it paid tribute to the world, spread the innovative power of Chinese LED displays, and conveyed a beautiful vision of "creating a world-class great company". According to the report "LED Unit Board Product Shipment Analysis-China" by Omdia, a world-renowned technology research institution, in 2022 and 2023, Qiangli Jucai's sales area ranked first in the global LED display industry. It provides customers with better products with a production capacity of nearly 2.46 million square meters/year. In 2024, Qiangli Jucai launched a new generation of standard 27.5-inch small pitch product DW series,which adopts a standard 16:9 size design, which can achieve point-to-point display of images and perfectly restore 2K, 4K, and 8K images. Founded in 2004, Qiangli Jucai is a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales and services of LED display products. It has 50+ service outlets worldwide, providing professional services to 130+ countries and regions; at the same time, it has a CNAS national-level certified laboratory and 98% automation coverage. It provides visual intelligent display terminals for users in the government public service field, commercial users and home users around the world. For more information, please contact: sales@qiangliled.com

SINGAPORE, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) is pleased to announce the expansion of our team with Subra Shankhar joining us as Senior Advisor, Africa Trade Partnerships and Digital Ecosystem Development.  Subra's expertise in trade finance, digital trade ecosystem development, FinTech and stakeholder engagement will be invaluable as TradeFlow continues to grow our presence and impact across the African continent. In this role, Subra will have a dual focus on: 1.    Building strategic commercial partnerships across Africa to strengthen the digital and general trade ecosystem, as well as the financing capabilities of our Trade Flow funds.2.    Engaging with diverse stakeholders in the African trade landscape to drive the coordination and execution of initiatives that support import/export and inventory storage transactions.  Subra will also provide strategic recommendations to senior management on matters impacting our global Ecosystem. Subra has over 30 years of success building and running businesses in the tech industry. He has grown in the past decade as a respected voice in digitisation of trade. As founder and principal of TOTTA, he is driven by his core belief in digitization, with a focus on securing finances and making trades happen in reality.   Dr. Tom James, CEO of TradeFlow stated: "TradeFlow has been active in Africa since 2018 and I am very excited to welcome Subra aboard to help execute our plans to scale up our activity across the African continent. TradeFlow is now in its 7th year of strong and stable growth and Subra's expertise will no doubt help us further our Digital Trade capability and overall trade capacity." Added John Collis, CRO of TradeFlow: "Tradeflow is helping more and more SMEs and local communities across Africa through our TradeFlow Funds. With Subra joining us, we shall be able to scale up our Funds to effect greater positive impact across Africa." About TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) TradeFlow is the world's leading and first Fintech-powered commodity trade fund manager, enabling the import/export physical commodity transactions for SME size firms by employing its unique non-credit lending approach to trade finance.  Through its USD Trade Flow fund and EURO Trade Flow Fund, to date, TradeFlow has successfully invested in more than US$3.5 Bn of physical commodity trade through 3500+ transactions across 18+ countries and 35+ commodity types, with more than 1800 SME counterpart entities KYC reviewed. The Trade Flow fund strategy, which is also shariah complaint for murabaha transactions, was conceived over 9 years ago and went live in April 2018. TradeFlow consists of a diverse team of experts with the focused mission of addressing the increasing trade finance gap (US$2.5 Trillion) faced by global SMEs operating as producers/traders/end-users in the bulk commodity trading space. By performing an enabling role in international trade and globalization, TradeFlow creates stable asset backed returns for its investors, opportunities for businesses and growth for economies. TradeFlow is a Partner of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to mobilise capital and improve trade finance access for SMEs worldwide through the "'ICC Trade Now" and "ICC Digital Trade Standards Initiative" platforms. For more information, please visit: www.tradeflow.capital.

For the Industry, By the Industry: Industry Giants Supporting Super Terminal Expo HONG KONG, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) and International Cooperation and Service Center (ICSCC), by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), signed a cooperation agreement with Informa Markets Asia, becoming strategic partners for Super Terminal Expo and reinforcing the event's position as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and innovation for airport design, construction and operations in Asia. "Super Terminal Expo sets the stage for next-level airport design and operations across Asia by uniting leading solution airport technology and services providers with senior buyer teams from airports and vendors. It provides a platform for the members of the China Civil Aviation "Belt and Road" cooperation platform to better participate in international exchanges and showcase the latest development achievements of China's civil aviation industry," says Meng Qingfen, Director General, ICSCC, CAAC. Photo: Meng Qingfen, Director General, ICSCC, CAAC [left] and Charlie Che, General Manager, Greater China, Aviation Week Network, Informa Markets [right] "We welcome the opportunity to be part of this inaugural event in Hong Kong. Super Terminal Expo provides a unique platform for meaningful exchanges for Mainland China and international industry leaders on the latest trends and developments in the aviation industry" said Simon Li, President of HKIAA. "We, at HKIAA, appreciate the potential of this occasion and look forward to new partnerships being forged at the event." Photo: Simon Li, President of HKIAA [left] and Michael Duck, EVP of Commercial Development at Informa Markets and Outgoing President of The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry [right]. Apart from an expansive 20,000 sqm exhibition area at AsiaWorld-Expo, Super Terminal Expo also comprises of a conference programme, featuring 80+ forums led by industry experts, targeting vital trends such as passenger experience innovations, terminal security, sustainability, advanced air mobility, and intermodal connectivity. Industry-Driven Innovation Takes Flight at Super Terminal Expo Super Terminal Expo enlists partners to help better understand the challenges that airport leaders and suppliers face in their daily operations. Comprising of key players from across the aviation spectrum, Super Terminal Expo's advisory board will play a pivotal role in shaping the agenda of the conference, ensuring diverse representation of ideas that push the envelope of what is possible in airport design and operations. With members ranging from technology providers to suppliers and airport executives, each one contributes their unique insights. The members include: Paul Burton. MD, Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network Vivian Cheung, Acting CEO, Airport Authority Hong Kong Sarah Samuel, SVP, Airport & Airline Operations, APAC, Amadeus David Stroud, MD, Air Transport Strategy and Consulting, Aviation Week Network Sanjeev Kumar, VP, SITA at Airports, Borders & CDE Prof. Yunchun Cao, Director, Center for Airport Economic Research, Civil Aviation University of China Andy Bien, Chief Digital Officer, Global Aviation Enterprise Business Group, Huawei "Super Terminal Expo sets the stage for transformative discussions and with the support of HKIAA, ICSCC, our Advisory Board members and other partners, we are primed to offer a rich experience in the event's inaugural edition," said Michael Duck, EVP of Commercial Development at Informa Markets and Outgoing President of The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). "Super Terminal Expo is setting new benchmarks in the airport industry in Asia, facilitating unprecedented levels of collaboration and innovation that reflect the rapid evolution of airports and its infrastructures." Super Terminal Expo also leverages the vast experience and network of Informa leading aviation brands. They include: Aviation Week Network: Trusted by Over 1.6 million aviation professionals  CAPA: Airline Leadership  Routes: Network Planning & Development  GAD: Airport Infrastructure & Financing  MRO: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul ASM: Route Development consultancy Super Terminal Expo is for the leaders of airports in Asia, and their most senior executives and vendors in charge of passenger and cargo experiences and services, software, equipment, and sustainability. For more details on exhibition or sponsorship opportunities, please email sales@superterminalexpo.com.   Early Bird Promotion for Booth Bookings and Conference Passes Ongoing! Limited-time offer: Secure your spot at the inaugural Super Terminal Expo for less! Exhibitors can enjoy discounted booth bookings, while conference attendees can register at a reduced rate. Gain access to top industry minds, cutting-edge solutions, and in-depth discussions on the future of airports in Asia. This is your chance to be part of the conversation shaping airports of tomorrow. Take advantage of these savings and join us today! To learn more about exhibiting, please visit https://www.superterminalexpo.com/exhibitors To learn more about the conference program, please visit https://www.superterminalexpo.com/conference-events About Super Terminal Expo: Super Terminal Expo is Asia's pioneering design, construction and operations event showcasing the next wave of innovation in passenger and cargo terminal, bringing together experts and decision-makers to shape the future of terminals.  Organised by Informa Markets, the world's largest event organiser, Super Terminal Expo has strategically chosen aviation as the focal point for its inaugural year as we recognise the unparalleled opportunities present within Asia's aviation sector.   Super Terminal Expo is supported by Aviation Week Network, Airport Authority Hong Kong and CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Hong Kong International Aviation Academy and International Cooperation and Service Center, CAAC.  Spanning 20,000 sqm at AsiaWorld-Expo, Super Terminal Expo is set to be a hub of innovation with over 300 exhibitors. The event also includes a conference programme, featuring 80+ forums led by industry experts, targeting vital trends and ideas around transport and freight hubs. The event will be co-located with the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Award, a two-day summit focusing on aviation sustainability, and the CTC Corporate Travel Summit, hosted by Corporate Travel Community (CTC). For more information, please visit www.superterminalexpo.com.  About HKIAA: HKIAA, established by the Airport Authority Hong Kong, offers a diverse range of management, operations and specialised courses through its five training centres. The HKIAA's programmes are benchmarked against international standards and best practices to fit the training needs of the aviation community in Hong Kong and around the region. For more information, please visit www.hkiaacademy.com/ About ICSCC: ICSCC, affiliated to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, carries out international exchanges and cooperation in civil aviation, including organising or hosting foreign-related civil aviation conventions and exhibitions in the PRC and internationally. For more information, please visit http://www.icscc.org.cn/ About Informa Markets: Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com Media Contact: Cheryl Hengcheryl.heng@informa.com 

Hotel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, voted as the top luxury hotel in the world Asian attractions chosen as best things to do Hot springs and ski resorts globally are top-of-mind for travellers Singapore dominates the restaurant scene in Asia, with three-Michelin-star Odette as the best fine-dining restaurant in Asia SHANGHAI, June 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online travel service provider Trip.com has released its 2024 Trip.Best Global and Asia 100 lists, a collection of curated travel rankings based on real user reviews and year-round sales popularity. These Trip.Best lists enable global travellers to select the best experiences a destination has to offer, including hotels and attractions, as well as lifestyle choices such as restaurants and nightlife. Top Hotels, Attractions, Nightlife, Restaurants and Destinations Make the List The Global and Asia lists comprise different categories: Hotels: 100 Luxury Hotels, 100 Family Hotels, 100 Cultural Hotels, 100 Scenic Hotels, 100 Villas, 100 Ski Hotels, 100 Instagrammable Hotels, 100 Hot Spring Hotels (Asia only) Attractions: 100 Best Things to Do, 100 Family-friendly Attractions, 50 Hot Springs, 50 Ski Resorts Nightlife: 100 Best Nightlife Destinations: 100 Best Destinations Restaurants (Asia only): 100 Fine Dining, 100 Local Restaurants, 100 Restaurants for Views & Experiences. Paris took centre stage for the 2024 GLOBAL 100 Luxury Hotels list, with Hotel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel, taking the top spot. Le Bristol Paris - an Oetker Collection Hotel came in third while La Reserve Paris Hotel and Spa came in fifth. Raffles Singapore and Aman Tokyo came in second and fourth, respectively, to make up the top five luxury hotels globally. In both lists, Asia offers a wealth of hotel recommendations for all types of travelers. Indonesia boasts luxury hotel Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, as well as AYANA Villas Bali, one of the best villas in the region. Families will love child-friendly hotels such as Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast in Malaysia and Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay in Vietnam. Travellers seeking cultural experiences can consider Sawasdee Village in Thailand, while those looking for a more scenic holiday can choose to stay at The Bellevue Resort in the Philippines known for its white beach views, or Karuizawa Prince Hotel West with some skiing in the mix. With social media as a means of travel inspiration these days, some of the top Instagrammable hotels include Mai House Saigon Hotel in Vietnam and Good Nature Hotel Kyoto in Japan. Asian attractions also took all top five spots on the 2024 GLOBAL 100 Best Things to Do list, with a strong showing from Universal Studios and Disneyland theme parks - Universal Beijing Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studio Singapore and Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition to theme parks being a key attraction in these destinations, museums also made it into the top 10, specifically The Palace Museum Hong Kong, the Louvre Museum in Paris and The British Museum in London. The 2024 GLOBAL 50 Hot Springs list features the best hot springs from around the world, including Iceland's Blue Lagoon, Japan's Arima Onsen and Yufuin Onsen, the Travertines of Pamukkale in Turkey, as well as Queenstown Angson Barrel Hot Spring in New Zealand. Travellers seeking a night out have declared the Empire State Building as the quintessential spot to immerse in the dazzling lights of New York City after dark. Paris and London offer plenty of popular nightlife options, including the Bateaux Mouches Paris Seine river cruise, the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye and Tower Bridge, all of which were voted in the top 10 of the 2024 GLOBAL 100 Nightlife list. Dubai's Burj Khalife and The View at the Palm topped the 2024 ASIA 100 Nightlife list, with Xi'an's "The Song of Everlasting" show, the Xi'an City Wall and Tang Paradise capping off the top five. The spotlight is on Singapore when it comes to Asia's best restaurants, with its entries taking first place across all three categories. Three-Michelin-star Odette leads the ASIA 100 Fine Dining list, along with Palm Beach Seafood as the number one local restaurant and Spago Dining Room by Wolfgang Puck as the best restaurant for views and experiences. The lists are presented by Trip.Gourmet, which aims to showcase the best dining options and local food culture globally for travellers and food lovers. "Adhering to the principle of selecting the best from the best, Trip.Gourmet aims to create themed rankings that cater to different travel scenarios with ingenuity, especially as food becomes an increasingly important part of travel plans," shared Sunny Sun, Vice President of Trip.com Group and CEO of Trip.Gourmet.   Looking ahead to the winter season, Switzerland remains the top destination for skiing, with Zermatt Ski Resort crowned the most popular ski resort globally. Japan dominated the 2024 Asia 50 Ski Resorts, with Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort, Furano Ski Resort and Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu taking up four of the top five spots. The 2024 Trip.Best Global and Asia 100 lists are curated by examining various travel products on Trip.com and scoring them based on an algorithm. The rankings are based on real user reviews, year-round sales popularity, continuous quality assurance, and distinctive themes, covering worldwide and Asian hotels, attractions, night tours, food, and destinations. Trip.com selects hundreds of millions of data points and verifies word-of-mouth from people around the world, aiming to create fair, comprehensive, professional, and trustworthy travel rankings to solve users' travel choice problems. The full lists of rankings are available here. Promoting Tourism with AI The 2024 Trip.Best Global and Asia 100 lists highlight the best in various travel categories, which builds upon the AI-powered "Trip.Best" list on the app. "Trip.Best" is one example of the Group's innovative use of AI, alongside other lists such as "Trip.Trends" and "Trip.Deals." Trip.Best showcases top global destinations. Trip.Trends reveals the latest travel trends based on user searches across Trip.com, search engines, and social media. Trip.Deals brings the best promotions to travellers. The lists were unveiled at the 2024 Hunan International Cultural Tourism Festival Gala Dinner and Trip.Best Global Award Ceremony in Zhangjiajie on May 31. The event, attended by over 900 guests, including industry partners and tourism bureaus from more than 50 countries, celebrated the launch of the Trip.Best Global and Asia 100 lists, as well as the 2024 Trip.Trends 100 list. Trip.Trends tracks the hottest travel topics and events, offering a glimpse into future trends. The 2024 Trip.Trends 100 list features newly opened hotels and attractions from 2023, giving travellers fresh and trendy options. These curated lists are part of Trip.com's vibrant content marketing strategy, designed to drive consumer awareness and provide relevant information for securing the best offerings and deals. For instance, Trip.Best inspires travellers to book their favourite properties, boosting traffic and bookings for hotel partners. This initiative propels Trip.com's globalisation strategy, forging powerful alliances with global partners to deliver unparalleled, seamless travel experiences. About Trip.com Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies. Trip.com has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 600 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit trip.com.  

SHANGHAI, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) is bringing an array of its new energy solutions to the second edition of Shanghai International Neutrality Expo in Technologies, Products, and Achievements, being held from June 5th to 8th. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE="   Leading the Way to a Greener Future: Shanghai Electric Unveils Advanced Renewable Energy Solutions at Carbon Neutrality Expo. jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2433396/Leading_the_Way_to_a_Greener_Future_Shanghai_Electric_Unveils_Advanced_Renewable_Energy_Solutions.mp4', image: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2433396/Leading_the_Way_to_a_Greener_Future_Shanghai_Electric_Unveils_Advanced_Renewable_Energy_Solutions.mp4?p=medium', autostart:'false', stretching : 'uniform', width: '512', height: '288'}); The highlighted new energy systems at the event, representing significant breakthroughs in Shanghai Electric's mission to create green-focused technologies to empower the world's zero-carbon transition, cover wind, photovoltaics, energy storage, and grid, are engineered in line with China's strategy to transform into a sustainable, carbon-neutral economy in the next few decades. Also taking center stage at Shanghai Electric's exhibit are the company's latest integrated equipment systems designed for better system optimization, simplicity, and intelligent control. Shanghai Electric is showcasing how its forward-looking innovations applied in desert, offshore, and urban energy bases, showcasing to the world its commitment to transformative technologies that help accelerate global decarbonization. For wind energy, Shanghai Electric's 16MW low-frequency offshore wind turbine, which boasts the world's largest capacity of its kind, offers numerous advantages. These include enhanced power transmission capabilities, flexible grid connection, and better flexible control. Aiming to boost the performance of energy storage batteries while lowering costs, Shanghai Electric has developed the 500kW/2MWh vanadium-iron liquid flow battery that boasts the largest single-capacity in the world. It features Shanghai Electric's proprietary electrolyte formula that cuts the cost by 40%, with the battery structure and innovative fluoride-free ion exchange membrane significantly enhancing the battery's energy density, conversion efficiency, and longevity. Lightweight and compact, Shanghai Electric's cost-reducing Z series alkaline electrolyzer offers wide load operation, with its single tank hydrogen production ranging from 1000 to 3000Nm3/h and a high current density of 10000A/m. Showcasing innovation in grid systems, Shanghai Electric's 25Mvar high-inertia flywheel integrated equipment increases the system's short-circuit capacity and response speed. The kinetic energy of the freewheel combination is 140MW.s, with an inertia time constant of 11.2s. Harnessing the rotational inertia of the flywheel and phase shifter rotor, the flywheel combination instantly releases stored kinetic energy, enhancing system inertia and frequency stability. At the booth, Shanghai Electric is also displaying the F-class heavy-duty hydrogen-blended turbines, compressed air energy storage systems, ultra-high voltage transformers, and "Guohe One" nuclear power technology, alongside an interactive section demonstrating how Shanghai Electric's visionary zero-carbon solutions for sea, desert, and city supercharge China's carbon peak and carbon neutrality initiatives.

SHENZHEN, China, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei HiFS Frontier Forum 2024 commenced in Shenzhen. The forum, with the theme of Boost Resilience, Reshaping Smarter Finance Together, has brought together financial institutions and Huawei partners from around the world. They discussed how they can reshape resilience, agility, and intelligence through continuous technological innovation and ecosystem cooperation in the face of future uncertainties, and ultimately accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation of the financial industry. 1  Building Intelligent Infrastructure to Accelerate Financial Intelligence Leo Chen, Senior Vice President, President of Enterprise Sales, Huawei, delivered opening remarks at the forum. He said, "To realize a sound digital and intelligent transformation of the finance industry, Huawei believes three pillars are essential: building a robust and resilient IT infrastructure; building hybrid multi-cloud infrastructure for higher system scalability and greater business agility; and developing a converged data platform, leveraging the cloud, streaming data, and real-time analytics to maximize data value." 2  Boost Resilience, Reshaping Smarter Finance Together Jason Cao, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, delivered a keynote speech at the forum. He pointed out that in the intelligent world, technologies and industries are evolving rapidly, and financial institutions must reshape resilience, agility, and intelligence to stay competitive in the digital economy. "Focusing on the goals of Zero Downtime, Zero Wait, Zero Touch, and Zero Trust, Huawei upgraded a series of infrastructure resilience solutions to help financial institutions reshape resilience; upgraded four key capabilities, including high-performance CCE and distributed database GaussDB, to help financial institutions accelerate application modernization and reshape agility based on a hybrid cloud architecture; upgraded data systems in terms of the architecture, governance, and business scenarios to improve system, user, and business experiences, unleash more value of data and generative AI, and help customers move towards AI Banks," said Cao. Kunte Chen, Chief Digital Transformation Officer of Huawei Digital Finance BU, proposed suggestions for banks in the cloud and AI era: "With the rapid advancements in cloud technology and AI, coupled with the emergence of new competitors like digital banks and fintech companies, traditional banks must prioritize adapting to this new landscape. While ensuring the stability and reliability of their existing operations, their primary focus should be on investing in data infrastructure, followed by optimizing investment efficiency. The emphasis of data application should shift towards driving business operations and creating value for customers." Joy Huang, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Computing and President of Huawei Cloud Computing Strategy & Industry Development Dept, said, "HUAWEI CLOUD continuously innovates and uses 9 innovative technologies to build a world-class financial cloud, providing financial customers with a resilient cloud infrastructure that is as reliable as mainframe. Multi-cloud management and cloud-based DR and backup capabilities help government and enterprise customers build one group cloud. Leverage industry-leading products and technologies such as databases, big data, data warehouses, and AI to implement data and intelligence convergence, supporting customers' quick and efficient decision-making. With professional migration service capabilities, Huawei helps financial users migrate to and use the cloud, accelerating financial application modernization. 3  Collaborating with Global Partners to Create New Value At this forum, Huawei launched the FPGGP (Financial Partner Go Global Program) Acceleration Program. According to Jason Cao, Huawei is committed to building a global ecosystem for the digital finance industry. This involves global leading partners, those who are engaged in the local industry, and those who are innovators in segmented scenarios. To date, Huawei has served over 3,600 financial customers in more than 60 countries and regions, including 53 of the world's top 100 banks.

SHENZHEN, China, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International financial institutions and global partners gathered at the HiFS Frontier Forum 2024. Together they discussed how to use cloud, network, storage, and computing coordinated infrastructures to increase the resilience of financial systems and support financial service innovation while achieving zero downtime, zero wait, zero touch, and zero trust. 1  Agility & Resilience, Leading Digital Infrastructure Innovation David Shi, Vice President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales, Huawei, believes that Huawei is committed to being the most trustworthy partner for finance industry. Moving forward, Huawei will continue to delve into the finance industry and build resilient infrastructures as a solid foundation for digital and intelligent transformation. We aim to support financial service innovation through groundbreaking products and provide superior professional services to ensure the stable development of the financial sector. David Shi, Vice President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales, Huawei 2  Resilient and Autonomous for Bank 4 Zeros King Tsui, CTO of Digital Finance Business Unit, Enterprise Sales Dept., Huawei, believes that building financial resilience is a huge systematic project that requires the most effective methodology and full lifecycle management of planning, construction, operation, and continuous optimization. He also showcased Huawei's "4 Zeros" solution for finance. With professional engineering service capabilities, the solution uses the iBASE (Insight-Blueprint-Architecture-Step-Evaluation) methodology and tools, integrates leading ICT products and technologies, and provides one-stop professional services to achieve smooth system upgrade. Steven Zhao, Vice President, Huawei Data Communication Product Line, believes that in the intelligence era, AI is revolutionizing financial services by accelerating innovation and driving the upgrade and transformation of financial networks. Huawei has unveiled the Xinghe Intelligent Financial Network Solution, a pioneering AI-powered solution that injects intelligence into financial networks to boost their resilience, user experience, and security, while building new connections for smarter finance. Michael Fan, Vice President, Huawei Data Storage Product Line, said that Huawei will remain focused on the challenges facing its financial sector customers in the AI era. We have introduced the new OceanStor A800 high-performance storage, OceanStor Pacific 9550 scale-out storage featuring high capacity and reliability, all-flash OceanProtect E8000 Appliance provides comprehensive protection for financial data assets, multilayer ransomware protection solution with network-storage collaboration, and Omni-Dataverse global file system. These solutions combine to build a solid AI data lake with performance, capacity, and data protection pools for higher agility and resilience of financial services. Huawei also released a digital intelligence financial services solution, covering the whole lifecycle of planning, construction, operation, and optimization. This solution provides target network planning based on Netlive, DR management based on iDRP, and Smart NOS to help build resilient financial data centers, ensuring service continuity. Digital intelligence financial services solution launch To date, Huawei has served over 3,600 financial customers in more than 60 countries and regions, including 53 of the world's top 100 banks. You can also click the link below to find out more. https://e.huawei.com/en/industries/finance

SHENZHEN, China, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced the launch of the Financial Partner Go Global Program (FPGGP) Acceleration Program during the 2024 HiFS Frontier Forum. Huawei aims to work with more partners that have extensive industry-specific experience, focus on key scenarios within digital transformation in the global financial industry, and unite program participants and their capacity to innovate. In this way, Huawei and partners can support the transformation and upgrade of customers in the financial industry throughout the lifecycle from consultation, solutions, to services, achieving win-win cooperation for all involved. Jason Cao, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Digital Finance BU, stated that Huawei is committed to building a global ecosystem for the digital finance industry. This involves global leading partners, those who are engaged in the local industry, and who are innovators in segmented scenarios. "Huawei has worked with partners to develop innovative scenario-based solutions in eight mainstream industry scenarios, from infrastructure O&M to application system platforms, from core business transactions to big data applications, and from banking to insurance and securities." FPGGP made its debut in 2021. Over the past three years, FPGGP has worked with 11 partners to successfully deliver solutions and complete digital transformation for over 20 financial customers in 14 countries and regions worldwide. Now, it had 24 partners join in China, among which six became council members: Sunline, Tongdun Technology, Netis, Wallyt, Sinosoft, and Chinasoft International. Roger Wang, Vice President of Huawei Digital Finance BU and President of Global Partnerships, said that Huawei stick to the "Partners + Huawei" strategy and keep cooperating with world-leading financial partners for shared success, and provide excellent solutions, innovation capabilities, and outstanding practices with partners. The FPGGP Acceleration Program aims to accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation progress of the financial industry from the following three aspects: 1. Encourage more global competency partners to join the FPGGP to provide comprehensive support to our customers throughout their entire business journey, from consulting and solutions to services and operations. 2. Incubate more scenario-based solutions for the financial industry based on customers' digital and intelligent transformation requirements. 3. Enhance the connection and cooperation between ecosystem partners. As of May 2024, Huawei has served over 3600 financial customers in more than 60 countries and regions, including 53 of the world's top 100 banks.

BEIJING, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, CICC Porsche (Shanghai) Venture Capital Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) (hereinafter referred to as "CICC Porsche Fund") sponsored by CICC Private Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd. and the wholly-owned overseas entities of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (hereinafter referred to as "Porsche") has completed its initial closing and filing with the Asset Management Association of China. It is Porsche's first cooperation with a leading Chinese financial institution's private fund management subsidiary worldwide. Porsche is an anchor investor that will zealously promote the development of the fund. Porsche's investment and main cooperation scheme this time have been approved by the Porsche Global Board of Directors at its headquarters in Germany, with a highly strategic positioning. Porsche's excellent technical system is expected to help CICC Porsche Fund select investment targets and promote post-investment empowerment. CICC Porsche Fund is the first CICC fund (through its private fund management subsidiary) to cooperate with internationally renowned auto companies. It is significant as an illustration of CICC group's international business. It is a model of cooperation between CICC and overseas industrial groups, attracting global capital, and serving as a high-level opening-up to the world. The CICC Porsche Fund team has been deeply involved in the fields of new energy and intelligent connected vehicles, with distinct industry characteristics and international attributes. The team will continue to explore investment opportunities in the fields of new energy and intelligent connected vehicles with professional investment capabilities, balancing internationalization and regionalization strategies, striving for a win-win situation for portfolio companies, strategic partners, and investors, and helping China's new energy and intelligent connected vehicle industry to flourish. On April 24, 2024, Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board and CFO of Porsche, and his delegation met with Yicheng Xu, member of the Management Committee of CICC, in Beijing. Björn Scheib, Head of Investor Relations and Vice President of Porsche, Shuguang Wang, member of the Management Committee of CICC and head of the Investment Banking Department, and Gang Chu, Managing Director of CICC, accompanied the meeting. About Porsche: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has its headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany. The sports car manufacturer is one of the most valuable luxury brands in the world. The company sees itself as a pioneer of sustainable mobility. Sporty and modern. And financially robust. The strong corporate culture is based on passion, pioneering spirit, sportsmanship and family cohesion.