Nissin Foods Announces 2024 Q3 Financial Results

HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited (“Nissin Foods” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) today announced its unaudited third-quarter financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024 (the “Reporting Period”).The Group recorded revenue of HK$2,862.2 million for the Reporting Period, compared with HK$2,956.0 million for the corresponding period of 2023. The Group’s revenue slightly increased by 1.3% year-on-year from July to September, mainly due to the sales expansion of certain cup-type instant noodles in Mainland China. The consolidated gross profit for the Reporting Period amounted to HK$997.4 million (2023: HK$1,005.8 million). The gross profit margin increased by 0.8 percentage points to 34.8% in 2024 from 34.0% in 2023, primarily due to the reduction in raw materials and purchase costs during the period.Revenue from the Hong Kong and other Asia operations was HK$1,097.7 million. As for the Mainland China operation, due to weaker consumer sentiment and the depreciation of the renminbi against the Hong Kong dollar, revenue for the Reporting Period was HK$1,764.5 million.Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, “We are pleased to see an upward trend in our performance since the second half, reflecting the positive impact of our strategic sales initiatives. Alongside our organic growth, the consolidation of Korean snack manufacturer Gaemi Food in September has started to gradually unfold long-term benefits. It is worth noting that our recent M&A efforts would strengthen our business adaptability and resilience, ensuring stable performance. We aim to continually diversify our product portfolio and increase brand recognition in the markets where we operate, thereby sharpening our competitive edge. This will enable the Group to maintain steady performance and consistently deliver sustainable value to our customers and shareholders.”About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely “NISSIN ” and “DOLL ” together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group’s five flagship product brands, namely “Cup Noodles ”, “Demae Iccho ”, “Doll Instant Noodle ”, “Doll Dim Sum ” and “Fuku ” are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the “ECO Cup” concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other Asian regions including Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea markets.Nissin Foods is currently a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. For media enquiries:For investor enquiries:Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company LimitedPublic Relations DepartmentInvestor Relations DepartmentBlanche WONG / Wing WUShingo YAMAZAKI / Fanny YANEmail: pr@nissinfoods.com.hkEmail: ir@nissinfoods.com.hkStrategic Financial Relations Limited Vicky LEETel: (852) 2864 4834 Iris AU YEUNGTel: (852) 2114 4913 sprg_nissin@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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日清食品公布2024年第三季度业绩

香港, 2024年11月11日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」,连同其附属公司统称「集团」;股份代号:1475)今日公布截至2024年9月30日止九个月(「报告期」)之未经审核第三季度财务业绩。报告期内,集团录得收入2,862.2百万港元,2023年同期为2,956.0百万港元。集团的7月至9月收入按年微升1.3%,主要是由于中国内地某些杯装方便面的销售扩张所致。报告期综合毛利为997.4百万港元(2023年:1,005.8百万港元),毛利率由2023年的34.0%上升0.8个百分点至2024年的34.8%,主要是由于期内原材料及采购成本减少。香港及其他亚洲业务收入为1,097.7百万港元。中国内地业务方面,由于消费者信心疲弱及人民币兑港元贬值,报告期内中国内地业务的收入为1,764.5百万港元。日清食品执行董事、董事长兼首席执行官安藤清隆先生表示:「我们很高兴看到自下半年以来业绩呈现上升趋势,反映我们采取的策略性销售计划获得正面成效。随着销售的自然增长,我们于9月收购的韩国零食制造商Gaemi Food亦开始逐步为集团带来长期贡献。值得一提的是,我们近期的并购举措将增强集团业务的适应性和韧性,以确保稳定的业绩表现。我们会继续将产品组合多元化,并在所经营的市场提高品牌知名度,从而提高我们的竞争优势。这些举措将有助集团维持稳定表现,并持续为客户及股东带来可持续价值。」有关日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司(「日清食品」,连同其附属公司统称「集团」;股份代号:1475)为一间在中国内地及香港知名的食品公司,主要专营优质方便面市场,旗下众多品牌不仅知名度高,且广受顾客喜爱。集团于1984年正式于香港设立营业据点并为香港最大的方便面公司。集团主要生产及销售两个核心企业品牌「日清」及「公仔」,以及多元化的家庭食品品牌组合,出品具标志性和优质的方便面、优质冷冻食品(包括冷冻点心及冷冻面条)并销售和分销其他食品及饮料产品(包括蒸煮袋装产品、零食、矿泉水、酱料及蔬菜产品)。集团五个旗舰品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔面」、「公仔点心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品类别中最受欢迎的选择。中国内地市场方面,集团以创新技术推出「ECO杯」概念,销售活动主要集中在中国内地的一线及二线城市。此外,日清食品在其他亚洲地区开展业务,包括越南、台湾和韩国市场。日清食品被纳入五项恒生指数,包括恒生综合指数、恒生综合小型股指数、恒生综合行业指数-必需性消费、恒生港股通消费行业指数和恒生港股通必需性消费指数。日清食品现可通过沪港通及深港通下港股通进行交易。详情请浏览www.nissingroup.com.hk。新闻垂询:日清食品有限公司公共关系部王惠芳/胡帼咏电邮: pr@nissinfoods.com.hk 投资者垂询:日清食品有限公司投资者关系部山崎 真护/殷惠芬电邮:ir@nissinfoods.com.hk纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿,电话:(852)2864 4834欧阳蔚雯, 电话:(852)2114 4913电邮:sprg_nissin@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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云顶新耀宣布耐赋康(R)Ⅲ期试验开放标签第二疗程扩展研究积极结果

耐赋康(R)全球III期临床试验NefIgArd研究开放标签扩展研究的结果:- 证实了IgA肾病患者第二个疗程继续使用耐赋康(R)的疗效及安全性,为IgA肾病长期对因治疗策略提供了证据支持。- 与《2024版KDIGO IgA肾病和IgA血管炎临床管理实践指南(公开审查草案)》(以下简称"新版指南(草案)")中建议的使用耐赋康(R)周期性治疗或减量维持治疗相符合,即在蛋白尿减少或eGFR稳定方面,需要重复9个月的耐赋康(R)治疗周期或减少剂量的维持方案。上海, 2024年11月11日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 云顶新耀(HKEX 1952.HK)是一家专注于创新药研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司,今日宣布耐赋康(R)(布地奈德肠溶胶囊,NEFECON(R))的全球III期临床试验NefIgArd研究开放标签扩展(OLE)研究的结果近日在2024美国肾脏病学会(American Society of Nephrology, ASN)上公布。OLE研究结果证实,接受耐赋康(R)第二个治疗疗程的IgA肾病患者估算肾小球滤过率(eGFR)和蛋白尿获益与首次治疗患者的疗效相当,且耐受性良好。这为IgA肾病患者的长期对因治疗策略提供了证据支持。此次OLE研究旨在评估耐赋康(R)在已完成2年试验的IgA肾病患者中的有效性和安全性。研究招募了完成NeflgArd试验后持续存在蛋白尿≥1g/d或尿蛋白-肌酐比(UPCR)≥0.8g/g以及eGFR≥30mL/min/1.73m2的IgA肾病患者,OLE研究患者均接受耐赋康(R)16 mg/d治疗9个月(包括2周的8mg/d逐渐减量期)。在完成NeflgArd试验的326例患者中,有119例进入到OLE研究,其中45例(38%)既往已接受耐赋康(R)治疗,74例(62%)未曾接受耐赋康(R)治疗。结果显示,9个月的耐赋康(R)治疗带来的eGFR获益及降低UPCR方面在有无其治疗史者中均保持一致,同时耐受性良好。对于所有119例患者,耐赋康(R)治疗9个月后,eGFR较OLE研究基线下降的绝对值为1.43 mL/min/1.73 m2;既往接受或未接受耐赋康(R)治疗者的eGFR自基线分别下降1.28mL/min/1.73 m2、1.53 mL/min/1.73 m2,两组间eGFR的变化相似。同时,研究结果显示两组间UPCR的变化也相似,耐赋康(R)治疗9个月后降低UPCR达32%,进一步分析显示,既往接受或未接受耐赋康(R)治疗患者的UPCR较基线分别下降达33%、31%。耐赋康(R)全球III期临床研究NeflgArd全球指导委员会成员、国际IgA肾病联盟中国协作组主席、北京大学第一医院肾内科主任张宏教授表示:"在中国,IgA肾病患者群体庞大,且发病年龄较轻、预后不佳,几乎所有IgA肾病患者在其预期寿命内均有进展为终末期肾病的风险。因此,临床上需要以长期保护患者肾功能为目的,尽可能延缓患者进入透析或肾移植的时间。对于IgA肾病这样一种慢性、长期、自身免疫介导的原发性肾小球疾病,仍需安全有效的长期对因治疗方案。此次OLE研究结果证实了IgA肾病患者第二个疗程继续使用耐赋康(R)的疗效及安全性,这为IgA肾病长期对因治疗策略提供了证据支持,给临床医生带来了新的用药思路。"云顶新耀首席执行官罗永庆表示:"最新公布的耐赋康(R)OLE积极研究结果,为IgA肾病患者的长期对因治疗策略提供了强有力的证据支持,进一步验证了长期对因治疗策略的有效性和安全性。该结果也符合新版指南(草案)中对耐赋康(R)周期性治疗和减量维持治疗的建议。包括中国在内的亚洲IgA肾病患病率远高于世界其他地区,进展为终末期肾病的风险相较于其他人群高56%,且疾病进展更快,存在巨大未被满足的临床需求。我们期待耐赋康(R)作为IgA肾病治疗领域的一线基石药物,未来可以惠及多IgA肾病患者,满足患者长期疾病管理的需求。"近日,改善全球肾脏病预后组织(KDIGO)重磅发布了《2024版KDIGO IgA肾病和IgA血管炎临床管理实践指南(公开审查草案)》,建议使用耐赋康(R)周期性治疗或减量维持治疗,即在蛋白尿减少或eGFR稳定方面,单个9个月的治疗疗程不太可能产生持续的临床反应,许多患者可能需要重复9个月的耐赋康(R)治疗周期或减少剂量的维持方案。此次OLE研究结果与新版指南(草案)推荐相符。耐赋康(R)于今年5月在中国大陆开出首张处方,并相继在中国澳门、中国香港、新加坡与中国台湾获批。今年7月,中国国家药品监督管理局正式受理耐赋康(R)最终临床试验阶段完整数据的补充申请,耐赋康(R)有望成为国内首个且唯一获得完全批准的IgA肾病对因治疗药物。关于耐赋康(R)(NEFECON(R))耐赋康(R)(NEFECON(R))是布地奈德肠溶胶囊,作为全球首个对因治疗IgA肾病的药物,是靶向肠道黏膜B细胞的免疫调节剂,能减少50%肾功能下降1,在中国人群中能延缓肾功能衰退达66% 2,预计将疾病进展至透析或肾移植的时间延缓了12.8年3。同时布地奈德首过代谢程度达90% 4,具有良好的安全性。耐赋康(R)专为IgA肾病患者研制,每颗胶囊含布地奈德4mg,通过特殊的迟释及缓释双重制剂工艺,将布地奈德靶向释放于回肠末端的黏膜B细胞(包括派尔集合淋巴结),胶囊溶解后,三层包衣微丸持续稳定释放布地奈德,高浓度覆盖整个靶区域,从而减少诱发IgA肾病的半乳糖缺陷的IgA1抗体(Gd-IgA1)产生,进而干预发病机制上游阶段,达到治疗IgA肾病的作用。2019年6月,云顶新耀与Calliditas Therapeutics 签订独家授权许可协议,获得在大中华地区和新加坡开发以及商业化耐赋康(R)的权利。该协议于2022年3月扩展,将韩国纳入云顶新耀的授权许可范围。关于云顶新耀云顶新耀是一家专注于创新药和疫苗研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司,致力于满足亚洲市场尚未满足的医疗需求。云顶新耀的管理团队在中国及全球领先制药企业从事过高质量研发、临床开发、药政事务、化学制造与控制(CMC)、业务发展和商业化运营,拥有深厚的专长和丰富的经验。云顶新耀已打造多款疾病首创或者同类最佳的药物组合,公司的治疗领域包括肾科疾病、感染性和传染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有关更多信息,请访问公司网站:www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性声明本新闻稿所发布的信息中可能会包含某些前瞻性表述,乃基于本公司或管理层在做出表述时对公司业务运营情况及财务状况的现有看法、相信、和现有预期,可能会使用"将"、"预期"、"预测"、"期望"、"打算"、"计划"、"相信"、"预估"、"确信"及其他类似词语进行表述。这些前瞻性表述并非对未来业绩的保证,会受到风险、不确定性及其他因素的影响,有些乃超出本公司的控制范围,难以预计。因此,受我们的业务、竞争环境、政治、经济、法律和社会情况的未来变化及发展等各种因素及假设的影响,实际结果可能会与前瞻性表述所含资料有较大差别。本公司及各附属公司、各位董事、管理人员、顾问及代理未曾且概不承担更新该稿件所载前瞻性表述以反映在本新闻稿发布日后最新信息、未来项目或情形的任何义务,除非法律要求。参考文献1.Lafayette R, et al. Lancet. 2023 Sep 9;402(10405):859-870.2.2023ASN. Oral presentation.3.Jonathan Barratt, et al. 2023 ASN. Poster no. SA-PO886.4.Edsbacker S, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 1999 Feb;13(2):219-24. Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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第32届香港国际眼镜展圆满结束

- 香港眼镜展共吸引约13,000名来自94个国家及地区的业内买家亲临参观和採购- 展会设有12个展区并增设绿色设计、智能眼镜及银髮产品三大主题标志,买家指更方便採购有关产品-「第24届香港眼镜设计比赛」结果揭盅,获奖作品展示本地设计师创意香港, 2024年11月11日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)主办、香港中华眼镜制造厂商会合办的第32届香港国际眼镜展的实体展于今天圆满结束,为期三日的展览共吸引约13,000名来自94个国家及地区的买家到场採购。香港贸发局副总裁张淑芬表示:「今届香港国际眼镜展匯聚国际买家到场搜罗新产品,当中来自东盟地区包括印尼、新加坡和泰国,以及澳洲、日本和台湾的买家均录得升幅,尽显香港国际化优势,同时反映各地买家均视香港国际眼镜展为业内重要採购平台。」展会新设三大主题标志 提升买家採购体验为了方便买家更轻松地寻找目标产品,今届眼镜展于12个展区中增设三大主题标志:绿色方案供应商 (Green Solutions Suppliers) 、智能眼镜 (Smart Eyewear) 及乐龄产品 (Smart Ageing Products),透过产品分类让买家能轻松地找到所需产品,简化採购流程,亦反映眼镜业的创新趋势,与消费者需求并进。採用环保、可持续发展及再生物料的方向是业界长远共同目标。香港展商Winky International Limited专营生物可降解及生物基原料制作的眼镜,其创办人及创意总监程永成表示,绿色方案供应商标志帮助他们吸引了心仪环保産品的欧洲买家。今年接触到的买家比去年上升一成,有马来西亚的新买家还已在现场下单。他们预计在展会结束后可以与8至10家新分销商建立合作关系,预计今年展会带来的销售额将比去年的展会增长50%。科技发展日新月异,眼镜与智能及创新技术已互相融合,逐渐成为日常生活不可或缺的元素,智能眼镜更是未来的发展方向。香港展商所乐思科技有限公司的总经理张惠权表示:「我们展示备有ChatGPT-4o功能的新款AirGo™ Vision智能眼镜,这款创新産品吸引了大量国际买家的垂询,我们预计将与来自香港、意大利、日本、韩国、中国内地、马来西亚和英国的10多位买家建立合作伙伴关系。AirGo™ Vision 不仅吸引年轻用户,对于长者和视障人士亦具吸引力,成为银髮市场的新商机。」来自土耳其的着名批发商及分销商 Arikan Saat每年亦会参观香港国际眼镜展,其东主Mahmut Arikan表示:「今年我们发掘了许多新款设计,并已在展会现场向13家现有供应商和七家新供应商下单,採购镜框、太阳镜和夹片,订单总额爲20万美元。我们计划在展会后向更多供应商採购至少100万美元的新産品。」来自越南的分销商ONE ZERO ONE Trading Co. Ltd,同时亦推广自家品牌。该公司总裁 Cuong Timothy Tran 表示,他在现场已与八家供应商确认了总额19.5万美元的订单,主要採购醋酸纤维镜框、钛金属镜框、眼镜盒和眼镜布等。他在展前透过「商对易」 (Click2Match) 平台浏览展商及産品详情,加快了现场採购及交易,并使用贸发局Marketplace App的「扫码易」 (Scan2Match) 功能,通过讯息中心与超过10家展商洽谈。创新比赛 发掘「超乎想像」的商机为提升香港眼镜制造业产品设计水平,鼓励创新并向国际买家推广本地眼镜设计,香港贸发局及香港中华眼镜制造厂商会以「超乎想像」为主题,合办的「第24届香港眼镜设计比赛」,赛果已正式揭盅并已举行颁奖典礼,得奖及入围作品于展会期间展出。公开组冠军由雅视光学有限公司的设计师林典群设计的「陶瓷眼镜」夺得,作品以陶瓷为灵感,融合青花瓷的优雅与北宋汝窑瓷器的简朴,巧妙地将传统文化与现代时尚结合,此作品同时获得创意大奖及市场潜力大奖;学生组则由香港知专设计学院学生朱俊彬的「迴响之光」夺冠,作品专为视障人士设计,包含三个超声波发射装置,利用超声波回声定位检测障碍物,通过骨传导耳机传递资讯,用家更可因应不同的使用情况自行调整超声波的强度,大大改善视障人士的出行体验。展览继续採用「展览+」(EXHIBITION+)线上线下融合模式举行,展商及买家除了参与实体展,亦可以利用「商对易」(Click2Match)智能配对平台进行线上洽商及配对,直至11月15日。买家如在实体展期间使用 HKTDC Marketplace App 的「扫码易」(Scan2Match)功能,扫描展商的专属二维码,更可以在实体展结束后与展商延续线上商谈。图片下载:http://bit.ly/3AvqtRs第32届香港国际眼镜展吸引约13,000名、来自94个国家及地区的买家进场参观採购。「品牌廊」匯聚全球逾200个顶尖眼镜品牌,尽显香港国际化优势。展览设有中国内地、台湾、日本、韩国、视尚廊和中华眼镜制造厂商会等多个展馆,为展商提供交流机会,抓住新兴商机。「第22届香港视光学会议」近视 - 从控制到预防,我们现在处于何处?」为主题,邀请来自中国内地、香港、澳洲及德国的学者与业界人士作深入探讨,图为医院管理局联网服务总监邓耀铿医生致开幕辞。「第24届香港眼镜设计比赛」颁奖典礼于展会期间举行,嘉许杰出设计。大会今年特设环保摊位设计大奖,旨在表扬参展商展位的环保理念,以减少对环境的影响。今年的得奬展商为:(上图)United Creation Optical Company Limited (金奬)、Obe (HK) Ltd (银奬)及Arts Optical Company Limited (铜奬)。展会期间除了有多场研讨会及眼镜匯演,亚太区眼健康峰会(香港站) 暨大湾区眼视光执业发展论坛首次在港举办,探讨大湾区眼健康领域的最新趋势和机遇。相关网页香港国际眼镜展:hkopticalfair.hktdc.com/tc「第24届香港眼镜设计比赛」结果:https://tinyurl.com/354ezmjb「第22届香港国际视光学会议」: https://tinyurl.com/2j96v6uw香港贸发局新闻中心:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc传媒查询新闻界如有查询,请联络香港贸发局传讯及公共事务部:徐俊逸 电话:(852) 2584 4395 电邮:johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.org夏妙婷 电话:(852) 2584 4575 电邮:sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org香港贸易发展局香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)是于1966年成立的法定机构,负责促进、协助和发展香港贸易。香港贸发局在世界各地设有50个办事处,其中13个设于中国内地,致力推广本港作为双向环球投资及商业枢纽。 香港贸发局通过举办国际展览会、会议及商贸考察团,为企业(尤其是中小企)开拓内地和环球市场的机遇。香港贸发局亦通过研究报告和数码资讯平台,提供最新的市场分析和产品资讯。有关香港贸发局的其他资讯,请浏览www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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香港鹤山同乡会圆满举办第八届鹤山市海外联谊会

香港, 2024年11月11日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,香港鹤山同乡会(「同乡会」)成功举办了「第八届鹤山市海外联谊会」(俗称「世鹤2024」),活动于11月4日至6日一连三天分别在香港及鹤山举行。这次盛大活动吸引八佰多位来自世界各地的鹤山侨领及同乡,大家齐聚一堂,共谋发展。香港鹤山同乡会执行会长吕荣驹先生表示:「香港鹤山同乡会创会至今,已逾百年。有赖先贤及各理监事一直同心合力发展会务,令同乡会得以发挥作为家乡与海外乡亲的桥梁纽带作用。国家视香港如明珠瑰宝,同乡会扎根香港,定当做好本份,坚持敬老、励学、参与善举与联系乡谊的初心,为香港出力,让其发光发亮,以尽对国家应有之责。」香港鹤山同乡会第三十八届理事长麦炳球先生表示:「除了来自内地及香港的乡亲,我们更要衷心感谢来自海外的同乡,包括新加坡、马来西亚、菲律宾、美国、加拿大、澳洲、新西兰以至塞浦路斯的各同乡。他们远道而来参与『世鹤2024』,见证珍贵的乡情、亲情及友情。今年适逢中华人民共和国成立七十五周年,故特别定为『庆祝中华人民共和国成立75周年暨第八届鹤山市海外联谊会晚宴』主题活动。同乡会立足香港,而香港是内地与国际之间的『超级联系人』,同乡会也旨在发挥这一联系作用,助力全球鹤山人才发展。」资深会员吴亮星银紫荆勋贤致辞时重申,香港给定位为国际金融中心,需多方面注意,以取得国际认同和接受。香港作为国际金融中心和国际贸易枢纽,拥有丰富的管理经验;广东省则是中国经济最发达的地区之一,拥有强大的制造业和科技实力。两地优势互补,共同发展,必将携手共筑大湾区美好新景象。同场致辞嘉宾,鹤山市政协主席陈文则对各乡亲为支持家乡发展和祖国建设,促进海内外经济及文化交流,付出巨大努力和贡献,表示感谢和崇高敬意。他又引述,2023年鹤山以广东省内县(市)排名第一的成绩被评为「中国最具吸引力县城」,同时连续5年被评为全国投资潜力百强县。今天的鹤山,优势明显,潜力巨大,势头强劲,令人期待。「世鹤2024」三日行程涵盖晚宴、文化游览、座谈会及回乡交流等多元活动,其中「分享愿景 共创未来」座谈会邀请到专题讲者与会员热烈讨论大湾区的未来发展。香港浸会大学工商管理学院特邀教授刘佩琼教授讲述主题:如何「发挥一国两制的制度优势」,「打造国际高端人才集聚高地」;香港人才服务办公室副总监欧雪雯讲述特区政府的人才政策;鹤山市留学生协会主席吕健全则以协会的案例,阐释留学生在香港及大湾区的机遇。此外,座谈会的与会者更展开讨论,探讨人才双向交流的可能性,以及如何加强各地年青人的交流;还探讨同乡会之间,未来在文化、会务及互惠多等方面的合作可能性和方向。大会期望通过专家分享,为推动各地人才交流尽一份力。其中,要加强香港及内地在人才培养、引进和使用方面的合作,为大湾区的发展提供有力的人才支持。香港目前有「高才通」、「优才计划」等人才政策支持, 2023 年5 月公布扩大版的「人才清单」,涵盖至九个行业领域的51 项专业工种,种种政策对吸引人才来港起到积极作用。2024年的施政报告,更优化部份政策。与会者期望上述政策有助推动香港及大湾区的未来发展。「世鹤2024」的成功举办,不仅加强了全球鹤山人的联系和交流,也为大湾区的未来发展提供了有益的启示和建议,推动了今次的主题 -- 「让世界认识鹤山,让鹤山贡献世界」。同乡会表示,人才是香港发展的基石,同乡会亦始终敞开怀抱,欢迎年轻人才加入,共同推动会务,致力为同乡会注入活力,成为世界各地鹤山乡亲的坚实桥梁。此外,同乡会将继续发挥「超级联系人」的作用,为大湾区的发展搭建更多的桥梁和平台。他们将积极与两地政府部门、企业和社会团体合作,共同推动大湾区的发展,为实现中华民族的伟大复兴贡献力量。相片说明「分享愿景 共创未来」座谈会请来讲者与会员探讨如何互相合作,促进人才交流 香港鹤山同乡会理事长麦炳球(前排黑衫)与到访的海外侨团一起合唱「朋友」海外侨团与本地同乡友会共聚一堂,联络乡谊同乡会资深会员吴亮星银紫荆勋贤致辞时指出,香港给定位为国际金融中心,需多方面注意,以取得国际认同和接受出席活动嘉宾合照晚宴的火龙表演關於香港鶴山同鄉會香港鹤山同乡会成立是以联络感情,交换智识,谋邑人之福利,策慈善之推行为宗旨, 其中包括提供及推广学术、教育及颁发奖学金、助学金和奖项。香港鹤山同乡会还与东华三院合办一所位于港岛南区的小学名为鹤山学校。祖国改革开放以来,同乡会热心支持家乡建设,为鹤山捐建了医院、学校,对改变家乡面貌,改善乡亲生活水平,不遗余力。今后还将一如既往,团结合作,去创造更美好的明天。欲知更多资料,请浏览网址: www.hokshan.org.hk Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Black Spade joins UBS Finance Summit 2024 in Qatar

HONG KONG, Nov 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) were invited to the Finance Summit 2024 hosted by UBS and Invest Qatar. This prestigious summit offered a platform for institutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and major entrepreneurs from the around the world to interact and exchange ideas. Participants were given the opportunity to deep dive in various topics from investment strategies, risk diversification to artificial intelligence and geopolitics, all of which afforded valuable insight to navigate uncertainty.Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade, said, “I had the privilege of meeting His Excellency the Minister of Finance of Qatar Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari at the Summit. Our discussion surrounded how Qatar has cemented its position as a major global energy player and a key oil supplier in the world market. It is inspiring to see that Qatar is keen on opening its doors to attract more professionals and to encourage startups. His Excellency also shared how they have stepped up their efforts to establish international and business schools. As the Summit coincided with the United States presidential election, His Excellency expressed hopes that President-elect Mr. Donald Trump will bring about lasting peace to the world in the near future. Qatar, with its stunning coastal beauty, made this an amazing trip and a memorable event.”Photo caption:(from the left) Mr. Dennis Tam,President and CEO of Black Spadeand His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari,Minister of Finance ofQatar and Mr. Gabriel Wan, Managing Director of UBSAbout Black Spade Capital LimitedBlack Spade Capital Limited is an established family office that manages the private investments of Mr. Lawrence Ho. Headquartered in Hong Kong, its global portfolio consists of a wide spectrum of cross-border investments as it consistently seeks to add new projects and opportunities to its investment mix. Black Spade’s investment strategy maximizes coverage of geographic regions and sectors whilst maintaining a portfolio of diversified asset classes, ranging from equity, fixed income, medical technology, leisure and culture, green energy, real estate to Pre-IPO investments. In August 2023, Black Spade Acquisition Co, a blank check company (SPAC) sponsored by Black Spade, completed a US$23 billion business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd. In August 2024, Black Spade Acquisition II Co, the second SPAC sponsored by Black Spade, raised US$153 million and successfully listed on Nasdaq.Media Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: +852 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk Lilia YangTel: +852 2864 4833Email: lilia.yang@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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黑桃资本参与在卡塔尔举行的2024年瑞银金融高峰会

黑桃资本参与在卡塔尔举行的2024年瑞银金融高峰会

香港, 2024年11月11日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 黑桃资本有限公司(「黑桃资本」)受邀参加由 UBS 和 Invest Qatar 主办的 2024 年金融高峰会。这场享有盛誉的峰会为来自世界各地的机构投资者、家族办公室、主权财富基金和主要企业家提供了一个互动和交流的平台。参与者有机会深入探讨从投资策略、风险分散到人工智慧和地缘政治等各种主题,所有这些都为应对不确定性提供了宝贵的见解。黑桃资本总裁兼首席执行官谭志伟先生表示:「我今天很荣幸在峰会上会见卡塔尔财政部长 Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari 先生阁下。我们的讨论围绕着卡塔尔如何巩固其作为全球主要能源参与者和世界市场主要石油供应国的地位。卡塔尔积极敞开大门吸引更多专业人士并鼓励新创公司,实在令人鼓舞。财政部长阁下也分享了他们如何加强建立国际学校和商学院。这场峰会适逢美国总统大选,财政部长阁下表示希望当选总统特朗普先生在不久的将来为世界带来持久和平。卡塔尔拥有令人惊叹的海岸美景,使这次旅行成为一次令人惊叹的旅行和难忘的活动。」图片说明:(左起)黑桃资本总裁兼首席执行官谭志伟先生、卡塔尔财政部长 Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari 先生阁下及瑞银董事总经理温善鑫先生有关黑桃资本有限公司黑桃资本有限公司乃何猷龙先生的家族办公室,负责管理何先生的私人资产及财富项目。总部设于香港,公司的全球投资组合包涵广泛的跨境投资项目,而公司亦致力发掘新的投资机遇。黑桃资本的投资策略旨在广泛覆盖地理区域及行业,同时保持多元化资产类别,投资组合包括股票、债券、房地产、医疗科技、文化产业、绿色能源和上市前投资的项目。2023年8月,黑桃资本发起的空白支票公司 (SPAC) Black Spade Acquisition Co与VinFast Auto Ltd完成了230亿美元的业务合并。2024年8月,黑桃资本发起的第二家SPAC Black Spade Acquisition II Co,筹集金额为1.53亿美元,并在纳斯达克成功上市。传媒垂询:纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿电话:+852 2864 4834电邮:vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk 杨丽明电话:+852 2864 4833电邮:lilia.yang@sprg.com.hk网址:www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair attracted over 8,200 trade buyers

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair attracted over 8,200 trade buyers

- The three-day Fair concluded yesterday, attracting over 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions- 50 events and conferences held during the Fair helped facilitate trade and business networking- A lower duty rate for liquor, announced in the latest Policy Address, helps promote emerging Chinese baijiu to the international marketHONG KONG, Nov 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 16th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded yesterday. The three-day Fair attracted over 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions. Yesterday’s public day attracted over 10,000 visitors aged 18 and above, who enjoyed fine alcoholic beverages from around the world and participated in master classes, tasting sessions, and seminars in the Wine Fiesta zone. This reflects the Fair’s important role as a trade and promotional platform.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year's Fair has attracted over 8,200 trade buyers. The number of buyers from some countries and regions increased, including ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as Japan, Taiwan, Mainland China and more. Global buyers are keen to come to Hong Kong to participate in the Wine and Spirits Fair, promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wines and spirits.”Ms Chong added: “The latest Policy Address announced a lower duty rate for liquor, which is expected to enhance the trade of high-end spirits. More than one quarter of exhibitors at the Fair brought spirits from around the world, including Chinese baijiu, whisky, vodka, brandy and more. We are glad to see that so many exhibitors and buyers interacted with each other, seizing the business opportunities brought about by the new policy.”Importers, wholesalers, retailers and e-commerce buyers who attended the Fair included: Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies from the United Kingdom; Grupo Alpom Importaciones SL from Spain; Le Clos (MMI) from the United Arab Emirates; ASC Fine Wine (Shanghai) Ltd, Beijing WJ E-Commerce Co, Ltd. and Vinehoo (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. from Mainland China; Mercian Corporation from Japan; Thevincsr from Korea; Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd from Malaysia; Wine Creek Pte Ltd. from Singapore; Thai Beverage Distribution Co Ltd from Thailand; Phu & EM Group from Vietnam and more.Trading and marketing opportunities for spirits exhibitorsThis year’s Fair showcased a wide selection of Chinese baijiu from various regions, including Moutai and Zhenjiu from Guizhou, Fenjiu from Shanxi and “Zhongmao” from Sichuan. Exhibitors are capitalising on the Government's reduction in liquor duty to expand their business opportunities.Guizhou Jin Jiao Liquor Industry (Group) Co,. Ltd which specialises in high-end Chinese baijiu, reached a strategic agreement with Hong Kong distributor Wines up Shoppers Group. Guizhou Jin Jiao Liquor’s CEO Xu Xinzhou said that the anticipated collaboration amount is expected to reach at least RMB10 million in one year, helping the company expand its overseas market. Matthew Lun, CEO from Wines up Shoppers, said, “Chinese baijiu holds significant potential in the global Chinese market. We plan to capitalise on the Government’s recent reduction in liquor tax to tap into this market and promote Chinese baijiu, a traditional cultural product, throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.” Guizhou Jin Jiao also identified another Hong Kong buyer through the Fair, aiming to distribute its baijiu in Hong Kong. The two parties will negotiate a first-year business agreement valued at around RMB2 million.Irish whiskey exhibitor Clonakilty Distillery Ltd made its first appearance at the Fair. Company founder Michael Scully said that they have identified about 30 potential buyers from around the world within a day and a half. “The slashing of liquor tax is excellent news, demonstrating to the world that Hong Kong is dedicated to establishing itself as a trading hub for premium wines and spirits in Asia,” he said.“We met a major buyer who distributes alcoholic beverages in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, and we expect him to place an initial order of around EUR100,000 in which some of the high-end whiskies will benefit from the new taxation and enjoy a lower tax rate while being imported to Hong Kong. We believe that the tax reduction has significantly increased the interest of buyers.” Mr Scully also estimated that he could secure orders worth approximately EUR1 million within a few years through the Fair.50 events were held during the Fair, with 12 of these related to spirits. At a seminar themed "A Review and Outlook of the HK Spirits Market (Taste Changes and Taxation)", speakers noted that Hong Kong's reduction of duty on high-end spirits has prompted many businesses in the industry to immediately lower their prices, which helps stimulate demand for spirits.The Fair also presented fine wines from Mainland China, including wines from Ningxia, Yantai in Shandong, Xinjiang and Yunnan, as well as yellow wine from Shaoxing. Chateau Xianghai, a wine exhibitor from Xinjiang, connected with potential buyers from the United States as well as Malaysia and Vietnam from the ASEAN Region. The company’s General Manager Guo Cong said, “The Fair is an international platform providing us with numerous opportunities to expand into overseas markets.”Diverse fine wines and spirits to meet buyer demandTo meet consumers' and buyers’ diverse preferences for alcoholic beverages, the Fair presented an extensive selection of global offerings. These included Old World wines from the Czech Republic, France, Germany and Italy, and New World wines from Australia, South Africa and the United States, as well as whiskey from Ireland. There were also dedicated buyers for sake, gin, plum wine and shochu from Japan, along with tequila from Mexico.Participating for the first time in the Wine and Spirits Fair, Czech exhibitor THAYA vinarstvi, spol. s r.o. engaged with around 50 buyers in just one day and a half, with over 10 showing potential for collaboration. THAYA's Chief Operating Officer, Ing. Vit Travnicek said, “The Sommeliers’ Picks is a great initiative. One of our white wines is featured on the list, and several buyers came specifically to source based on the list.”He also mentioned that the company has just started to explore the Asian market. They have successfully connected with potential buyers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam during their very first time at the Fair, "We participate in eight wine exhibitions each year, and this one stands out as the most international."Sambath Sothea, CEO of Auskhmer Import Export Co., Ltd, a buyer from Cambodia, stated that he has a fruitful experience at the Fair and has identified four potential suppliers. He plans to purchase products worth approximately US$50,000, including Japanese sake and wines from Italy and Georgia.Seminars explored consumer demands and sustainable developmentA seminar hosted by Master of Wine Debra Meiburg explored consumption trends and preferences among Gen Z and millennials, an emerging consumer group. Industry representatives speaking at the event noted that young adults have a strong preference for cocktails. The vibrant colours of cocktails are perfect for sharing on social media, allowing the industry to achieve significant promotional results.Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Concepts crafted a special cocktail, HK & Suit, for yesterday's public day. Many visitors tried it, fostering a lively atmosphere.Sustainability has become a significant industry trend. At a seminar on promoting sustainable wine, a renowned sommelier and alcoholic beverage manufacturer emphasised that providing information on sustainable wine and spirits-making would enhance consumer confidence in the market.Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, buyers could use the Scan2Match function of the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ unique QR codes during the physical exhibition. They could also bookmark favourite exhibitors, browse product information and continue discussions with exhibitors online after the show. Exhibitors and buyers can also engage in online business negotiations and matching through the Click2Match smart business matching platform until 16 November.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4fpgZ9GThe Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair concluded yesterday. The three-day Fair attracted over 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions. Over 10,000 members of the public visited yesterday’s public day to enjoy fine wine and spirits from around the globeMore than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions took part in this year’s FairThis year’s Fair exhibited Chinese fine wine and baijiu such as Guizhou Moutai and Zhenjiu, providing more choices for international buyers50 events and conferences took place during the Fair. Stef Yim (pictured), the first Hong Kong winemaker to establish a winery at the volcano in Sicily, Italy, shared his winemaking journey and invited attendees to taste his wine.Members of the public savoured the HK & Suit cocktail specially crafted for the Fair by Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) ConceptsPublic day, on the final day of the Fair, allowed members of the public to sample wines and spirits around the globe, including Japanese sake, at the Wine Fiesta ZoneWine Master Jennifer Docherty hosted a blind wine-tasting training session during the Fair. In another event, Nelson Chow, Billy Yeung and Ricky Tsui, three experts from different wine fields, discussed the career path of a sommelierThe Fair hosted several wine prize presentation ceremonies and competitions, including the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 Award Presentation CeremonyThe inaugural Sommeliers’ Picks engaged three renowned sommeliers to recommend their favourite wine and spirits lists to industry professionals and the public. Many of these exquisite wine and spirits selected by the sommeliers attracted visitors to taste and purchase themHKTDC Media Room: mediaroom.hktdc.comWebsiteHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kelly ShekTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.orgSnowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Vibrant trade at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair

Vibrant trade at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair

- The three-day Fair concluded yesterday, attracting some 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions- 50 events and conferences held during the Fair helped facilitate trade and business networking - A lower duty rate for liquor, announced in the latest Policy Address, helps promote emerging Chinese baijiu to the international marketHONG KONG, Nov 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 16th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded yesterday. The three-day Fair attracted some 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions. Yesterday’s public day attracted some 10,000 visitors aged 18 and above, who enjoyed fine alcoholic beverages from around the world and participated in master classes, tasting sessions, and seminars in the Wine Fiesta zone. This reflects the Fair’s important role as a trade and promotional platform.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “This year's Fair has attracted more than 8,200 trade buyers. The number of buyers from some countries and regions increased, including ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as Japan, Taiwan, Mainland China and more. Global buyers are keen to come to Hong Kong to participate in the Wine and Spirits Fair, promoting Hong Kong as a regional trading hub for wines and spirits.”Ms Chong added: “The latest Policy Address announced a lower duty rate for liquor, which is expected to enhance the trade of high-end spirits. More than one quarter of exhibitors at the Fair brought spirits from around the world, including Chinese baijiu, whisky, vodka, brandy and more. We are glad to see that so many exhibitors and buyers interacted with each other, seizing the business opportunities brought about by the new policy.”Importers, wholesalers, retailers and e-commerce buyers who attended the Fair included: Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies from the United Kingdom; Grupo Alpom Importaciones SL from Spain; Le Clos (MMI) from the United Arab Emirates; ASC Fine Wine (Shanghai) Ltd, Beijing WJ E-Commerce Co, Ltd. and Vinehoo (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. from Mainland China; Mercian Corporation from Japan; Thevincsr from Korea; Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd from Malaysia; Wine Creek Pte Ltd. from Singapore; Thai Beverage Distribution Co Ltd from Thailand; Phu & EM Group from Vietnam and more.Trading and marketing opportunities for spirits exhibitorsThis year’s Fair showcased a wide selection of Chinese baijiu from various regions, including Moutai and Zhenjiu from Guizhou, Fenjiu from Shanxi and “Zhongmao” from Sichuan. Exhibitors are capitalising on the Government's reduction in liquor duty to expand their business opportunities.Guizhou Jin Jiao Liquor Industry (Group) Co,. Ltd which specialises in high-end Chinese baijiu, reached a strategic agreement with Hong Kong distributor Wines up Shoppers Group. Guizhou Jin Jiao Liquor’s CEO Xu Xinzhou said that the anticipated collaboration amount is expected to reach at least RMB10 million in one year, helping the company expand its overseas market. Matthew Lun, CEO from Wines up Shoppers, said, “Chinese baijiu holds significant potential in the global Chinese market. We plan to capitalise on the Government’s recent reduction in liquor tax to tap into this market and promote Chinese baijiu, a traditional cultural product, throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.” Guizhou Jin Jiao also identified another Hong Kong buyer through the Fair, aiming to distribute its baijiu in Hong Kong. The two parties will negotiate a first-year business agreement valued at around RMB2 million.Irish whiskey exhibitor Clonakilty Distillery Ltd made its first appearance at the Fair. Company founder Michael Scully said that they have identified about 30 potential buyers from around the world within a day and a half. “The slashing of liquor tax is excellent news, demonstrating to the world that Hong Kong is dedicated to establishing itself as a trading hub for premium wines and spirits in Asia,” he said.“We met a major buyer who distributes alcoholic beverages in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, and we expect him to place an initial order of around EUR100,000 in which some of the high-end whiskies will benefit from the new taxation and enjoy a lower tax rate while being imported to Hong Kong. We believe that the tax reduction has significantly increased the interest of buyers.” Mr Scully also estimated that he could secure orders worth approximately EUR1 million within a few years through the Fair.50 events were held during the Fair, with 12 of these related to spirits. At a seminar themed "A Review and Outlook of the HK Spirits Market (Taste Changes and Taxation)", speakers noted that Hong Kong's reduction of duty on high-end spirits has prompted many businesses in the industry to immediately lower their prices, which helps stimulate demand for spirits.The Fair also presented fine wines from Mainland China, including wines from Ningxia, Yantai in Shandong, Xinjiang and Yunnan, as well as yellow wine from Shaoxing. Chateau Xianghai, a wine exhibitor from Xinjiang, connected with potential buyers from the United States as well as Malaysia and Vietnam from the ASEAN Region. The company’s General Manager Guo Cong said, “The Fair is an international platform providing us with numerous opportunities to expand into overseas markets.”Diverse fine wines and spirits to meet buyer demandTo meet consumers' and buyers’ diverse preferences for alcoholic beverages, the Fair presented an extensive selection of global offerings. These included Old World wines from the Czech Republic, France, Germany and Italy, and New World wines from Australia, South Africa and the United States, as well as whiskey from Ireland. There were also dedicated buyers for sake, gin, plum wine and shochu from Japan, along with tequila from Mexico.Participating for the first time in the Wine and Spirits Fair, Czech exhibitor THAYA vinarstvi, spol. s r.o. engaged with around 50 buyers in just one day and a half, with over 10 showing potential for collaboration. THAYA's Chief Operating Officer, Ing. Vit Travnicek said, “The Sommeliers’ Picks is a great initiative. One of our white wines is featured on the list, and several buyers came specifically to source based on the list.”He also mentioned that the company has just started to explore the Asian market. They have successfully connected with potential buyers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam during their very first time at the Fair, "We participate in eight wine exhibitions each year, and this one stands out as the most international."Sambath Sothea, CEO of Auskhmer Import Export Co., Ltd, a buyer from Cambodia, stated that he has a fruitful experience at the Fair and has identified four potential suppliers. He plans to purchase products worth approximately US$50,000, including Japanese sake and wines from Italy and Georgia.Seminars explored consumer demands and sustainable developmentA seminar hosted by Master of Wine Debra Meiburg explored consumption trends and preferences among Gen Z and millennials, an emerging consumer group. Industry representatives speaking at the event noted that young adults have a strong preference for cocktails. The vibrant colours of cocktails are perfect for sharing on social media, allowing the industry to achieve significant promotional results.Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) Concepts crafted a special cocktail, HK & Suit, for yesterday's public day. Many visitors tried it, fostering a lively atmosphere.Sustainability has become a significant industry trend. At a seminar on promoting sustainable wine, a renowned sommelier and alcoholic beverage manufacturer emphasised that providing information on sustainable wine and spirits-making would enhance consumer confidence in the market.Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, buyers could use the Scan2Match function of the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ unique QR codes during the physical exhibition. They could also bookmark favourite exhibitors, browse product information and continue discussions with exhibitors online after the show. Exhibitors and buyers can also engage in online business negotiations and matching through the Click2Match smart business matching platform until 16 November.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4fpgZ9GThe Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair concluded yesterday. The three-day Fair attracted some 8,200 trade buyers from 61 countries and regions. Some 10,000 members of the public visited yesterday’s public day to enjoy fine wine and spirits from around the globeMore than 600 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions took part in this year’s FairThis year’s Fair exhibited Chinese fine wine and baijiu such as Guizhou Moutai and Zhenjiu, providing more choices for international buyers50 events and conferences took place during the Fair. Stef Yim (pictured), the first Hong Kong winemaker to establish a winery at the volcano in Sicily, Italy, shared his winemaking journey and invited attendees to taste his wine.Members of the public savoured the HK & Suit cocktail specially crafted for the Fair by Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) ConceptsPublic day, on the final day of the Fair, allowed members of the public to sample wines and spirits around the globe, including Japanese sake, at the Wine Fiesta ZoneWine Master Jennifer Docherty hosted a blind wine-tasting training session during the Fair. In another event, Nelson Chow, Billy Yeung and Ricky Tsui, three experts from different wine fields, discussed the career path of a sommelierThe Fair hosted several wine prize presentation ceremonies and competitions, including the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony The inaugural Sommeliers’ Picks engaged three renowned sommeliers to recommend their favourite wine and spirits lists to industry professionals and the public. Many of these exquisite wine and spirits selected by the sommeliers attracted visitors to taste and purchase themHKTDC Media Room: mediaroom.hktdc.comWebsiteHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Kelly ShekTel: (852) 2584 4537Email: kelly.yt.shek@hktdc.orgSnowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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王朝于「2024年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」获一银一铜佳绩

王朝于「2024年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」获一银一铜佳绩

香港, 2024年11月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国优质葡萄酒生产商王朝酒业集团有限公司(「王朝」或「集团」)(股份代号:00828)欣然宣布其「王朝5度纪念日低醇起泡葡萄酒」及「王朝传承半干白葡萄酒」分别于「2024年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」荣获气泡酒中国产区品评组别银奖及半干型酒中国产区品评组别铜奖殊荣,这是王朝产品连续十四年于该奖项中获得佳绩。此外,此次获奖的「王朝5度纪念日低醇起泡葡萄酒」及「王朝传承半干白葡萄酒」近期亦分别于「2024秋季法国国际葡萄酒、有机葡萄酒及烈酒大奖赛」中荣获中国区甜型酒和其他类酒银奖及中国区混酿干白葡萄酒大金奖。「国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大赛」乃全球知名的国际美酒品评大赛(IWSC)的姐妹竞赛,为发展蓬勃的亚洲市场而设,是亚洲最有声望的顶级葡萄酒和烈酒大赛。本次大赛由56位顶级行业专家组成评审团,包括葡萄酒大师、侍酒师大师、贵宾级国际葡萄酒及烈酒评委、餐饮业专业领军人物等,从来自全球31个国家的参赛样品中挑选出顶级美酒,为亚洲消费者提供最具权威的葡萄酒和烈酒指南。此外,每年于法国巴黎举办的「法国国际葡萄酒、有机葡萄酒及烈酒大奖赛」,是法国唯一拥有「国」字头且面向全球酒庄及酒商开放的国际级大奖赛,由具备丰富品鉴经验及知名的专家评委进行审核评定,赛事全程由法国国家海关总署监审,确保比赛严谨公正。王朝主席万守朋先生表示:「此次『王朝5度纪念日低醇起泡葡萄酒』及『王朝传承半干白葡萄酒』于两个业界盛大赛事获奖,有力彰显葡萄酒界对王朝葡萄酒品质及工艺的肯定,未来,集团将不断精进制酒技术及创新营销策略,提升王朝产品品质与知名度,激发品牌活力,将风格独特、品质卓越的中国葡萄酒推广至世界舞台。」王朝于「2024年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」及「2024秋季法国国际葡萄酒、有机葡萄酒及烈酒大奖赛」获奖的产品介绍如下:关于王朝酒业集团有限公司王朝酒业集团有限公司于2005年1月26日在香港联合交易所有限公司主板上市,股份代号00828。成立于1980年,王朝为中国优质葡萄酒生产商,主要生产及销售「王朝」商标的葡萄酒产品,是中国第一家中外合资的酿酒企业,主要股东包括天津食品集团有限公司及法国葡萄酒巨头人头马集团。集团产销葡萄酒产品系列超过100种,及引入进口葡萄酒产品,为国内各消费层提供高质素及物超所值的葡萄酒。近年,王朝在业内及市场均获得许多奖项,包括:年份王朝荣获奖项2019- 「王朝至尊皇族系列-珍藏赤霞珠2008年」及「王朝5度纪念日低醇起泡葡萄酒」于「『一带一路』葡萄酒及烈酒大奖」获颁两项银奖- 「王朝礼颂系列 - 成竹」获Decanter亚洲葡萄酒大赛嘉许奖- 「王朝梅鹿辄系列 - 金标2009年」、「王朝礼颂系列 - 成竹2010年」及「王 朝5度纪念日低醇起泡葡萄酒」在国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖荣获一项银奖及两项铜奖- 四款葡萄酒在香港酒业总商会酒类评审大赏中荣获铜奖2020- 六款葡萄酒在「《酒.派》国际大赛」分别荣获一项白金奖、一项金奖、两项银奖、一项铜奖和一项优质认可奖- 王朝(锦邑)18年X.O.白兰地在「2020国际葡萄酒(中国)大奖赛」中获得大金奖之最高殊荣- 王朝于The Drinks Business Asia主办的「亚洲赤霞珠大师赛」及「亚洲气泡酒大师赛」荣获一项银奖和两项铜奖- 王朝于「2020年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」摘得两项银奖和两项铜奖2021- 王朝于「《酒.派》国际大赛 2020」勇摘两项金奖、一项银奖和两项铜奖- 王朝于The Drinks Business Asia主办的「亚洲赤霞珠大师赛2021」及「DB Asia 夏季品酒2021」荣获三银佳绩- 王朝勇夺「2021年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」两项银奖佳绩2022- 王朝于The Drinks Business Asia主办的「亚洲赤霞珠大师赛2022」荣获两项银奖- 「王朝七年藏酿品干红葡萄酒」于国际葡萄酒(中国)大奖赛(IWGC)荣获金奖- 王朝勇夺「2022年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」两项铜奖佳绩2023- 王朝首次荣获2023年国际葡萄酒烈酒大赛两项铜奖- 王朝于The Drinks Business Asia主办的「亚洲气泡酒大师赛2023」及「亚洲赤霞珠大师赛2023」荣获大师奖及一银一铜佳绩- 王朝于「第25届比利时布鲁塞尔国际烈性酒大奖赛」勇夺金奖- 王朝于「2023年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」分别荣获一项金奖及两项铜奖佳绩2024- 王朝于The Drinks Business Asia主办的「亚洲霞多丽大师赛2024」及「亚洲赤霞珠大师赛2024」分别荣获一银一铜佳绩- 王朝于「2024年度国际葡萄酒烈酒大赛」荣获一项金奖及一项铜奖- 王朝于「2024年秋季法国国际葡萄酒、有机葡萄酒及烈酒大奖赛」荣获一项大金奖及一项银奖- 王朝于「2024年度国泰航空香港国际美酒品评大奖」荣获一项银奖及一项铜奖佳绩 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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COP29 Climate Change Conference Must Address Acute Challenges of Developing Countries Such as Bangladesh – Summit Power International Limited

COP29 Climate Change Conference Must Address Acute Challenges of Developing Countries Such as Bangladesh – Summit Power International Limited

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The U.N. Climate Change Conference next week needs to urgently address major gaps in funding and technology and adopt fresh approaches to meet the challenges of developing countries with vulnerable communities such as Bangladesh, Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”), the country’s largest private sector power generation company, said today.Singapore-headquartered SPIL, the leading foreign direct investor in Bangladesh’s power sector, said it hoped the widely anticipated COP29 Climate Change Conference starting 11 November in Azerbaijan will lead to an actionable agenda that can balance global net zero targets with the needs of poorer countries seeking to eradicate poverty and create jobs on an accelerated scale.SPIL operates 18 power plants with a combined capacity of 2,255 MW or approximately 17% of the total installed private power generation capacity in the country of 173 million people. As a responsible company with a strong track record of providing energy and power to Bangladesh, SPIL is acutely aware of the international initiatives to de-carbonise.At COP21 in 2015, 196 countries signed the Paris Agreement with collective commitments to limit global warming. However, subsequent global financing initiatives have been deadlocked. Among the key initiatives of COP29 is a New Collective Quantified Goal to deliver substantive climate financing to regions that need it most.Beyond the pledges, global climate goals must also take into consideration challenges unique to each country, especially the lesser developed, said SPIL. Prior to COP29, SPIL had outlined its internal Climate Action Plan to support Bangladesh’s stated goal (declared at the COP26 in Glasgow in 2021) to achieve up to 40% of clean energy use in its power generation mix by 2041.“Both the national and SPIL’s own de-carbonisation targets have to be viewed against the backdrop of the pandemic and subsequent supply chain disruptions as well as the conflict in Ukraine which drove up prices of fossil fuels. Bangladesh, which has to contend with cyclones and flooding on a regular basis, has felt the impact of such disruptions more acutely than most other countries.“We hope COP29 – whose leaders have promised engagement, ambition, and action – will address decisively real-world issues from the perspective of developing nations and responsible corporates involved in the energy eco-system, such as SPIL. We look forward to holistic approaches that avoid a one-size-fits-all mindset,” SPIL said.SPIL’s Founder and Chairman, Mr Muhammed Aziz Khan, a Singapore citizen, said: “We hope COP29 adopts approaches fairly and equitably to address the social and economic impact, particularly for vulnerable communities and workers in fossil fuel industries in developing countries. A just energy transition must promote circular economy principles that benefit local populations to ensure resilience.Second, international organisations, governments, and corporations must provide funding and technology to support the energy transition. For developing countries such as Bangladesh, such approaches must combine development finance and foreign direct investments.Third, different regions will have different timelines to progress towards net zero. For the near term, Bangladesh’s power sector – which has been facing issues of imbalance of supply and demand and delays in payments – needs to reduce dependence on coal or heavy fuel oil and increase usage of natural gas which is less carbon-intensive, even as it pursues initiatives in renewable energy.”As part of its Climate Action Plan, SPIL has committed not to develop new fuel-fired power plants in Bangladesh. It will also reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 10% by 2030 as compared to its 2021 baseline and plans to derive 40% of its energy generation portfolio from clean energy sources by 2040. SPIL has also formed a Sustainability Task Force under the leadership of the CEO.While recognising geographical limitations in Bangladesh for large-scale solar or wind farms, SPIL has outlined plans to invest or obtain international financial support for up to USD 3 billion in renewable energy projects in the country.About Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”)SPIL is the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Bangladesh, reflecting 17% of the country's total private installed capacity and 7% of the country’s total installed capacity. SPIL owns and operates a total of 18 power plants with a combined generation capacity of 2,255MW. It also operates Bangladesh’s second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) and LNG import terminal with daily regasification capacity of 500 million cubic feet.SPIL is a privately-held Singapore-registered company that is 78%-owned by the family of Mr Muhammed Aziz Khan. In 2016 SPIL acquired Bangladesh-registered Summit Corporation Ltd (SCL) in a transaction that was financed primarily by International Finance Corporation, the World Bank’s private sector arm. SCL holds various infrastructure assets in Bangladesh. In 2019, JERA Co., Inc., Japan’s largest power generation company, acquired a 22%-stake in SPIL and remains its second largest shareholder to date.Learn more at: www.summitpowerinternational.com Media ContactWeR1 Consultants Pte LtdWhatsApp (Text): (+65) 9748 0688Email: summit@wer1.net Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MANAMAURI, the High-Quality Energy Drink Brand, Joins EastBridge Global Investments for Major International Expansion

MANAMAURI, the High-Quality Energy Drink Brand, Joins EastBridge Global Investments for Major International Expansion

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Nov 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - MANAMAURI, the energy drink brand known for its commitment to high quality and smart pricing, has officially finalized an acquisition agreement with a subsidiary of EastBridge Global Investments. This strategic partnership empowers MANAMAURI to scale globally, remaining true to its founding values of exceptional product standards, accessibility, and support for emerging sports talent.MANAMAURI LOGO"MANAMAURI was established with a clear mission: to deliver premium energy products with an intelligent pricing model, making quality accessible without compromising our values," shared a spokesperson for MANAMAURI. "We've managed to grow steadily while maintaining lean operations, focusing on efficient structures that keep unnecessary costs low. The success we've achieved in just a few years has inspired us to embrace a larger, global vision."The transition of ownership has been completed, with the support of the original shareholders, who remain available to provide assistance to the new management as needed. This ensures a seamless continuation of MANAMAURI's operations and strategic direction. To drive this expansion, EastBridge has ambitious plans to establish three new production facilities in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. These new facilities will boost MANAMAURI's production capacity while fostering community development and employment opportunities in regions with high growth potential, such as Africa. MANAMAURI has long invested in visibility across various sports, strengthening its presence beyond just motorsports.In addition to a GT3 endurance racing team that won last year's Middle East Endurance Championship (where the majority of ownership remains with South American stakeholders), MANAMAURI has steadily expanded its involvement to include football, mountaineering, volleyball, and motocross. By supporting skilled athletes in underrepresented or emerging sports, the brand remains committed to elevating sports that often receive limited sponsorship and recognition.As part of its growth strategy, MANAMAURI will soon launch a new product line that continues its dedication to natural and sustainable choices, aligned with EastBridge's commitment to responsible business practices. The upcoming products include:Vitamin Water: delivering a quick, healthy recharge using only the finest natural ingredients.Pre-workout Drink: formulated to support peak performance with a blend of natural and essential nutrients.Mineral Supplements: focused on hydration and recovery, derived from premium, natural mineral sources.High-Quality Fruit Juices: crafted with 100% natural ingredients, free from artificial additives or preservatives, providing a pure, energizing experience that embodies MANAMAURI's core values.About MANAMAURIFounded with a vision to bring high-quality energy products to market at a fair, accessible price, MANAMAURI has gained significant traction for its innovative, efficient approach to product quality and pricing. With EastBridge Global Investments on board, MANAMAURI is ready to expand internationally while staying true to its roots and dedication to supporting emerging athletic talent.About EastBridge Global InvestmentsEastBridge Global Investments focuses on supporting the sustainable growth of emerging brands across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. By providing targeted resources and industry connections, EastBridge empowers brands like MANAMAURI to reach new heights while upholding their founding principles.Contact InformationAlistair VaughnMARKETING AND MEDIAmarketing@manamauri.com+13107421384SOURCE: MANAMAURI ENERGY Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Military Metals Announces Appointment of Mark Saxon to Its Board of Directors

Military Metals Announces Appointment of Mark Saxon to Its Board of Directors

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 7, 2024) - Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the "Company" or "Military") is pleased to announce that Mark Saxon has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board") as an independent director. Mr. Saxon's appointment increases the Board to a total of five seats.Scott Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "On behalf of the board and our shareholders I am excited to welcome Mark Saxon to our board of directors. Mark has an extensive technical background in critical metals in combination with decades of capital markets experience in both Canada and Australia. He is a welcome addition to our team and will help deliver on our strategy of contributing to global antimony markets through the exploration and development of brownfields projects in multiple countries. He was the QP for the recent NI 43-101 report on the exciting Sunday Creek antimony-gold discovery of Southern Cross Gold (ASX: SXG) and Mawson Gold (TSXV: MAW)."Mr. Saxon has 30 years of experience in exploration and resource geology, with the past decade in CEO and leadership roles in Canadian and Australian public companies. After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1991 with a First Class Bachelor of Science (Honours) in geology, he has worked globally with a particular focus on critical raw materials and their supply chains. He brings a very strong track record of discovery with T2 Metals Corp, Mawson Gold Ltd, Tasman Metals Ltd, and Tinka Resources Ltd across rare earth elements, lithium, base metals and gold.Military has granted Mark Saxon 200,000 common share stock options at $0.95 per share. The stock options, which vest immediately, are for a period of 5 years and are subject to a 4 month hold period pursuant to the rules of the CSE.Further UpdatesThe Company also reports that the bore hole EM geophysical survey on historical collars has been completed on its Manson Bay Project, interpretation of the results are underway and will be released at a later date.To help honour the immeasurable sacrifices our Veterans and their families made during times of need, the Company has made a corporate donation to the Digital Poppy Campaign managed by The Legion National Foundation. The Company encourages its followers to do the same in honour of our Veterans, more information is available by email at info@LNFCanada.ca or toll free at 1 (888) 596 - 0217.About Military Metals Corp. The Company is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties with a focus on critical minerals such as copper and antimony, as well as gold.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD of DIRECTORSFor more information, please contact:Scott EldridgeCEO and Directorscott@militarymetalscorp.comFor enquiries, please call 604-722-5381 or 604-537-7556This news release contains "forward-looking information". Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this news release. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances, management's estimates or opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news releaseTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/229155 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Seamless Shopping for K-Culture Lovers: Bringko Expands Cross-Border Services with New Free Shipping Promotion

Seamless Shopping for K-Culture Lovers: Bringko Expands Cross-Border Services with New Free Shipping Promotion

SEOUL, S.KOREA, Nov 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Bringko, Korea's signature cross-border e-commerce platform, provides a service where global consumers can quickly, conveniently, and economically purchase Korean products - just as its name suggests - 'Bring Korea'. Bringko has positioned itself as an integral shopping platform among overseas Koreans and foreigners who need diverse Korean products such as K-beauty, K-food, and K-pop.Through its patented and self-owned server system, Bringko allows its clients to add products from Approximately 200 Korean-renowned online shopping malls to virtual carts. Bringko's system then guides the products to be conveniently purchased through major global credit cards or PayPal. When all the ordered products arrive at Bringko's logistics center, they are packaged in bulk through global courier services such as FedEx and UPS for quick delivery overseas. Such a convenient process has positioned Bringko as Korea's cross-border e-commerce market leader for the last four years.While some Korean products can be purchased overseas from offline markets, group purchases, or online channels, it is difficult to encounter up-to-date products in time. Since it takes a long time for Korean products to enter overseas offline markets, they are likely to be outdated by the time they reach the sales aisles. On the other hand, Bringko is the only platform where real-time purchases of recent Korean products on OTT channels or K-pop content are available, thus proving its charm to many trend-sensitive consumers.Another advantage of Bringko is that it provides up-to-date products, steady sellers, and popular products scarce outside of Korea at a reasonable price. To enable such service, Bringko has been offering major products such as K-beauty products, health products, quilts, underwear, food, etc at cheap prices for foreign consumers by coalescing with diverse brands. In particular, Bringko enables clients to enjoy shopping without the burden of overseas shipping costs through their 'free overseas shipping' promotion.Bringko's differentiated service provides more accessibility to foreign consumers and plans to offer recent Korean trends accompanied by the global K-culture fad to more global clients in real-time.Media contactBringko Inc.Jiwon GoWebsite: https://Bringko.com/pc/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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ITC’s Final Decision Confirms Innoscience’s Customers Remain Unaffected by the Innoscience-EPC Patent Row

HONG KONG, Nov 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innoscience Technology, a company founded to create a global energy ecosystem based on high-performance, low-cost, gallium-nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) power solutions, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (“ITC”) November 7, 2024 final determination has confirmed the ability of Innoscience’s customers to import their products into U.S. remain unaffected by the ongoing patent dispute between Innoscience and Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (“EPC”).In May last year, EPC launched a lawsuit against Innoscience at the ITC, falsely alleging infringement of EPC’s ’508 and ’294 patents. Following an administrative law judge’s initial determination in the past July finding no infringement of claim 1 (the only asserted claim) of the ’508 patent, the latest ITC final determination once again affirmed no violation as to this patent—a huge success for Innoscience.The final determination, however, affirmed the part of the judge’s initial determination that found violation as to claims 2 and 3 the ’294 patent. The ITC hence has determined to issue a limited exclusion order prohibiting importation of certain accused Innoscience chips. Innoscience disagrees with and will appeal this ruling. This is at least because the ‘294 patent is invalid. Indeed, the U.S Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) instituted an inter partes review (“IPR”) challenging all claims of the ’294 patent under four different grounds and has agreed with Innoscience’s invalidity arguments. The ’294 IPR decision will issue in March 2025.Innoscience also notes it is established U.S. law that the limited exclusion order does not prohibit Innoscience’s customers from importing end products that use the accused chips. Moreover, since the final decision clarified the meaning of the claim term “compensated GaN layer,” which is at the center of the dispute surrounding the ’294 patent, it has provided clear guidance for Innoscience to design around the ’294 patent by avoiding use of the “compensated GaN layer.” Innoscience already has the design around in place and will release the new products soon. Accordingly, the EPC litigation shall have no impact on Innoscience’s customers. Moreover, Innoscience will continue to solve the dispute with EPC through appeals in court and invalidity challenges at the USPTO, and is confident that it will achieve a final complete victory. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair attracts some 13,000 buyers

The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair attracts some 13,000 buyers

- Optical Fair attracted some 13,000 buyers from 94 countries and regions- Buyers enjoyed convenient procurement through three new thematic labels and 12 product zones- Winner of the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition announcedHONG KONG, Nov 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), came to a successful conclusion today, attracting some 13,000 buyers from 94 countries and regions.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director said: “We have been delighted to welcome international buyers to source new products at the Fair. Among them, buyers from ASEAN markets, including Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand; and buyers from Australia, Japan and Taiwan recorded an increase. This reinforces Hong Kong’s advantage in internalisation and the Fair’s continuing role as a premier sourcing platform for the industry.”Three New Thematic Labels Enhance ProcurementThis year’s Optical Fair featured 12 product zones showcasing a diverse variety of eyewear products, and added three thematic labels - Green Solutions Suppliers, Smart Eyewear and Smart Ageing Products. Through this classification, buyers could effortlessly locate products that reflect the latest industry trends and keep pace with consumer demand.The adoption of environmentally friendly, sustainable and recycled materials is a long-term trend in the industry. Hong Kong exhibitor Winky International provides biodegradable and bio-based eyewear and its founder and creative director Kevin Ching said that the Green Solutions Supplier label helped them to attract European buyers looking for eco-friendly products. He related that the number of buyers visiting their booth increased by 10% compared to last year and a new buyer from Malaysia had placed an onsite order. Moreover, he expected that the company can form partnerships with 8-10 new distributors after the fair and that sales generated by this year’s fair will grow by 50% over last year’s fair.With the rapid development of science and technology, eyewear integrated with smart and innovative features is becoming part of everyday life. Kenny Cheung, General Manager of Solos Technology from Hong Kong, said: “We are showcasing AirGo™ Vision, a smart eyewear featuring ChatGPT-4o functionality. This innovative product has drawn significant interest from international buyers, and we anticipate partnerships with over 10 buyers from Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, Malaysia, and the UK. AirGo™ Vision appeals not only to young users but also to elderly and visually impaired individuals, opening up new business opportunities in the silver market.”Arikan Saat, a large wholesaler and distributor from Türkiye is a regular fair attendee and the company’s owner, Mahmut Arikan, said: “This year, we discovered many new designs. We have already placed onsite orders totalling US$200,000 with 13 existing suppliers and seven new suppliers for optical frames, sunglasses, and clip-ons. After the fair, we plan to purchase an additional US$1 million worth of new products from other suppliers.”ONE ZERO ONE Trading is a distributor of branded eyewear and also markets its own brand in Vietnam. The company’s president, Cuong Timothy Tran, said that they confirmed orders with eight suppliers totalling US$195,000, primarily for acetate and titanium optical frames, eyewear cases, and cleaning cloths. He said the Click2Match platform facilitated efficient onsite deal-making and pre-event research. Additionally, he utilised the Scan2Match function in the HKTDC Marketplace App to initiate conversations with over 10 exhibitors via the messaging feature.“Be Bold” Design CompetitionTo elevate Hong Kong’s design capability, foster innovation, and promote local designers to international buyers, the HKTDC and HKOMA organised the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition under the theme of Be Bold and announced the results during the Fair.The winner in the Open Group was the Ceramic Eyewear range by Lin Dianqun, designer at Arts Optical. Inspired by classic Chinese ceramic art, the design combines the elegance of blue-and-white porcelain with the warm and simple light green hue characteristic of Northern Song dynasty ceramic ware. It also won the Creativity Award and the Made-to-Sell Award. In the Student Group, Zhu Junbin from the Hong Kong Design Institute, won with ECHOL LIGHT, an eyewear product specially designed for the visually impaired. The eyewear features three ultrasonic-emitting devices, which use echolocation to detect obstacles and transmit information through bone conduction headphones. Users can adjust the intensity of ultrasound waves in different environments.Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, exhibitors and buyers can meet online through the HKTDC Click2Match smart business matching platform until 15 November. Buyers can also scan exhibitor QR codes in the HKTDC Marketplace App to engage with exhibitors after the fair to continue their sourcing journey.Photo download: http://bit.ly/3AvqtRsThe 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair attracted some 13,000 buyers from 94 countries and regionsThe Brand Name Gallery showcased a curated selection of over 200 renowned brands from all corners of the globeThe exhibition included multiple pavilions representing Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the Visionaries of Style, and the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association. This event provided valuable networking opportunities for buyers and suppliersUnder the theme “Myopia – From Control to Prevention, Where Are We Now?”, the 22nd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium invited experts from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany to share the latest research. Dr Simon TANG, Director of Cluster Services, Hospital Authority delivered opening remarksThe 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition award ceremony was held to recognise outstanding designThe Fair introduced the "Green Booth Design Award" to commend exhibitors for reducing the environmental footprint of their exhibition booth. This year’s winners are: (Above) United Creation Optical (Gold), Obe (HK) (Silver) and Arts Optical (Bronze)Apart from numerous seminars and eyewear parades, the Asia Pacific Eye Health Summit (Hong Kong) and the Greater Bay Area Optometric Practice Development Forum were held for the first time to explore the latest trends and opportunities in eye health within the Greater Bay AreaWebsites:The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkopticalfair/enResult of the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition: https://tinyurl.com/354ezmjbThe 22nd Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium: https://tinyurl.com/38vskpkmThe HKTDC’s Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Johnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgSharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Dynasty Wins One Silver and One Bronze Medals at 2024 HKIWSC

Dynasty Wins One Silver and One Bronze Medals at 2024 HKIWSC

HONG KONG, Nov 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 00828), a premier winemaker in China, is pleased to announce that its "Dynasty 5 Degree Anniversary Sparkling Wine" and "Dynasty Inherit Series - Semi Dry White Wine" have won the Silver Medal in the Sparkling Wine/China category and the Bronze Medal in the Medium/China category at the 2024 Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (“HKIWSC”). This is the 14th consecutive year that Dynasty products have won awards at the event. In addition, the award-winning "Dynasty 5 Degree Anniversary Sparkling Wine" and "Dynasty Inherit Series - Semi Dry White Wine" also won the Silver Medal in the Chinese Sweet Wine and Other Spirits category and the Grand Gold Medal in the Chinese Blended Dry White Wine category at the "2024 Fall FIWA, FIWA Bio & FISA".A sister competition of the world-renowned International Wine & Spirit Competition (“IWSC”), HKIWSC is the best-known premium wine and spirits competition in Asia, designed for the booming Asian market. The judging panel this year comprised 56 top industry experts, including wine masters, sommeliers, top international wine and spirits judges, leading figures in the food and beverage industry, etc. They selected the best from all the competing wine samples from 31 countries, presenting Asian consumers with the most authoritative guide to wines and spirits. In addition, the annual “FIWA, FIWA Bio & FISA” held in Paris, France, is the only international competition in France that is prefixed with “France” and open to wineries and wine merchants from all over the world. Experienced and renowned wine-tasting experts conduct the judging and evaluation, and the French Customs Administration supervises the competition, to ensure that it is rigorous and fair.Mr. Wan Shoupeng, Chairman of Dynasty, said, "The fact that ‘Dynasty 5 Degree Anniversary Sparkling Wine’ and ‘Dynasty Inherit Series - Semi Dry White Wine’ have won awards at two prestigious industry competitions strongly demonstrates the wine industry's recognition of the premium quality and craftsmanship of Dynasty wines. In the future, the Group will continue to improve winemaking technology and innovate marketing strategies to enhance Dynasty product quality and reputation, stimulate brand vitality, and promote unique and excellent Chinese wines on the world stage.”Below are the Dynasty products that won awards at the “2024 HKIWSC” and “2024 Fall FIWA, FIWA Bio & FISA”:About Dynasty Fine Wines Group LimitedDynasty Fine Wines Group Limited was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 00828 on 26 January 2005. Founded in 1980, Dynasty is the premier grape winemaker in China. It is principally engaged in the production and sale of grape wine products under its reputable “Dynasty” brand. Dynasty is the first Sino-foreign joint venture wine company in China with Tianjin Food Group Limited and the French grape wine giant, Remy Cointreau, as its current major shareholders. The Group produces and sells more than 100 grape wine product series, and introduces imported wine products, providing high-quality and value-for-money grape wines to the full range of consumer groups in China.In recent years, Dynasty has won many industry and market awards, including:YearAwards2019- Dynasty Premier Royal Selection – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2008 and Dynasty 5° Sparkling Wine won two Silver Awards at the “Belt & Road Wine & Spirits Awards”- Dynasty Wisemenship Collection – Modesta won the Commended Award at the “Decanter Asia Wine Awards”- Dynasty Merlot Series – Gold Label 2009, Dynasty Wisemenship Collection – Modesta 2010 and Dynasty 5° Sparkling Wine have won one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the “Cathay Pacific HKIWSC”- Four wines won Bronze Awards at the “HKGCWS Wine & Spirits Judging Awards”2020- Six wines won one Platinum Award, one Gold Award, two Silver Awards, one Bronze Award and one Seal of Approval at the “Wine.Luxe International Awards”- Dynasty X.O. 18 Years Old Brandy won the Grand Gold Award at the “2020 International Wine Grand Challenge”- Dynasty won a Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters” and “The Asian Sparkling Wine Masters” hosted by The Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty garnered two Silver Awards and two Bronze Awards at the “2020 HKIWSC”2021- Dynasty won two Gold Awards, one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the “Wine.Luxe International Awards 2020”- Dynasty won three Silver Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2021”and “The DB Asia Summer Tasting 2021” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty Garnered Two Silver Awards at the “2021 HKIWSC”2022- Dynasty won two Silver Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2022” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- “Dynasty Dry Red Wine – Seven-Year Reserve” won the Gold Medal at the “International Wine Grand Challenge (IWGC (China))”- Dynasty Garnered Two Bronze Awards at the “2022 HKIWSC”2023- Dynasty Garnered Two Bronze Awards at the 2023 IWSC for the first time- Dynasty won the Master Medal, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal at “The Asian Sparkling Masters 2023” and “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2023” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty won the Gold Medal at the “25th Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles”- Dynasty won one Gold Medal and two Bronze Medals at the “2023 HKIWSC”2024- Dynasty won the Silver Medal and Bronze Medal at “The Asian Chardonnay Masters 2024” and “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2024” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty won one Gold Award and one Bronze Award at the 2024 IWSC- Dynasty won one Grand Gold and one Silver Medals at the "2024 Fall FIWA, FIWA Bio & FISA"- Dynasty won one Silver and one Bronze Medals at the "2024 HKIWSC" Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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ITC终裁确认英诺赛科客户不受英诺赛科与EPC专利纠纷影响

英诺赛科是一家致力于创建基于高性能、低成本、硅基氮化镓(GaN-on-Si)电源解决方案的全球能源生态系统的企业。该公司今天宣布,美国国际贸易委员会(U.S. International Trade Commission, ITC)2024年11月7日发布的337调查终裁决定证实,英诺赛科的客户将其产品进口到美国的合法性不受英诺赛科和宜普电源转换公司(Efficient power Conversion Corporation,EPC)之间正在进行的专利纠纷的影响。去年5月,EPC在ITC对英诺赛科提起专利侵权诉讼调查,宣称英诺赛科侵犯了EPC的US'508号专利和US'294号专利。今年7月,ITC行政法官作出初步裁定,认定英诺赛科没有侵犯EPC的US'508号专利的权利要求1(该专利中唯一被EPC用来主张权利的权利要求),而今天ITC的最新终裁决定再次确认英诺赛科没有侵犯该US'508号专利,这对英诺赛科来说是一个巨大的胜利。然而,终裁决定维持了行政法官初步裁决中认定的侵犯了US'294号专利权利要求2和3的部分情形。因此,ITC将决定发布有限排除令,禁止英诺赛科将某些被指控的芯片作为直接产品出口到美国。英诺赛科不同意这一裁决,并将对此进一步提出上诉。这至少是因为US'294号专利本身的权利基础是不稳定的,被无效的可能性很大。事实上,美国专利商标局('USPTO')以四种不同的理由对US'294号专利的所有权利要求进行了双方复审('IPR'),并同意英诺赛科的无效论点。US'294号专利的IPR无效审查决定将于2025年3月发布。英诺赛科还指出,根据美国法律规定,有限排除令并不禁止英诺赛科的客户将使用被指控芯片的终端产品进口到美国市场。此外,由于终裁决定澄清了'补偿GaN层'这一权利要求术语的含义,而这正是双方围绕US'294号专利争议的核心,因此也为英诺赛科提供了明确的规避设计指导,通过避免使用'补偿GaN层'这一技术特征,就可以实现对US'294号专利的规避。目前英诺赛科已经完成了规避设计方案,并将很快发布规避设计后的新产品。因此,EPC诉讼不会对英诺赛科的客户带来不利影响。此外,英诺赛科将继续通过法院上诉程序和美国专利商标局的无效程序来推动解决与EPC的纠纷,并有信心取得最终的完全胜利。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.
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ArborChat Outperforms the Market by 750 Basis Points Over a Year

HONG KONG, Nov 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ArborChat ("Arbor" or "ArborChat"), an advanced AI chatbot designed to answer stock market questions, has demonstrated groundbreaking performance, generating 41.75% profit in the last year compared to a benchmark return of 34.25%. Powered by proprietary Large Language Model (LLM) enhanced system and a unique “ThoughtTree” deep research process, ArborChat is poised to revolutionise investment strategies for both retail and institutional investors.ArborChat leverages deep processing of financial databases and professional analysis techniques, allowing it to deliver more accurate and comprehensive investment analysis than general-purpose chatbots. It’s free to trial, with options to upgrade for additional question quotas and API connectivity for more advanced tasks such as portfolio monitoring.Proven Success Through Comprehensive Back-TestingThe performance of ArborChat is supported by a model portfolio in the last year using the index constituent stocks of Bloomberg 100 Index, which represents the top 100 leading U.S. companies. ArborChat's recommendations consistently outperformed the market:- Model Portfolio Setup: The backtesting used the Bloomberg 100 Index constituent stocks as a benchmark. ArborChat conducted a fundamental value investment analysis each week from October 2023 to September 2024. At the end of each week, the model issued buy, sell, or hold signals on each of the Bloomberg 100 constituent stocks. ArborChat adjusted the weights weekly based on the signals.- Model Portfolio Results: A portfolio adjusted according to ArborChat’s buy/sell/hold signals delivered an impressive 41.75% profit versus the benchmark return of 34.25%. This is equivalent to an excess return of 750bps.Shaping the Future of Investment: All investments will be AI-assisted“In ten years, it's impossible to imagine a world without AI as everyone's investment assistant. We are just at the beginning of what AI can achieve in investing,” said CHENG Ki Sum, CEO of Arbor, envisioning a future where AI seamlessly augments every investor's decision-making process. The tool combines decades of financial expertise with cutting-edge LLM technology, creating a powerful solution for both retail and institutional investors.“This is a new age of AI-driven investment. ArborChat’s unique deep reasoning capability has, for the first time in history, brought machine-driven decision-making from quantitative strategies to fundamental investing—an approach that historically could only be mastered by professional human investors like Warren Buffett.” said Jake Chan, President of Arbor. “We’re excited to partner with forward-thinking institutions, including asset managers, private banks, and family offices, to integrate this groundbreaking capability into their existing investment processes and systems.”Beyond its immediate capabilities, ArborChat is expanding its influence across the financial sector by collaborating with banks, funds, and research teams. The goal is to incorporate LLM-driven answerability into existing investment processes, including universe screening, portfolio monitoring, and robo-advisory services. ArborChat’s API allows these institutions to integrate its powerful, AI-driven insights directly into their workflows, empowering both advisors and customers with advanced financial analysis.As more institutions begin to embrace AI-driven processes, ArborChat is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation with its proven success and flexible integration options. The future of investing is here, and it’s powered by AI.About ArborChatEstablished six years ago by a team of professionals from fund management and data science backgrounds, Arbor has been providing AI analytics to major banks and financial institutions. The company specialises in leveraging AI to analyse financial reports, bank statements, and other critical documents. ArborChat’s latest innovation aims to bring LLM-driven stock analysis directly to investors’ fingertips, democratising access to high-level financial insights.For more information or to trial ArborChat’s capabilities, visit https://www.arborchat.ai/.Partnership Contact:Denise Chendenise.chen@arborchat.ai+852 3703 3745Press Contact:Puman Leungpuman.leung@arborchat.ai+852 3703 3745Press team:press@arborchat.ai Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary

HONG KONG, Nov 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organized by the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA) and sponsored by Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, "VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture" will take place on November 25th at The Henderson, a new iconic building in Central.As a cornerstone of the inaugural Hong Kong Fashion Fest, this ground-breaking couture fashion show aims to connect the fashion circles of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the global community. It presents a rare opportunity to appreciate the exceptional craftsmanship of couture designers worldwide while positioning Hong Kong as a pivotal fashion hub and a cultural bridge between East and West, ultimately benefiting the local economy.A Tribute to Couture FashionCouture is an essential aspect of the dynamic fashion industry, embodying the core aspirations of designers—creativity, craftsmanship, and quality. These enduring values will be beautifully showcased at the event, reflecting the cultural backgrounds and artistic expressions of the designers. Chief Executive Mr. John Lee recently noted that "talent is the prime resource and driving force that boosts economic development and competitiveness," a sentiment that resonates deeply within the fashion community, where innovation drives new designs.Through "VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture," the HKFDA aims to establish an international fashion exchange platform in Hong Kong. Four renowned international couture designers—Charles de Vilmorin from France, Mohamed Benchellal from the Netherlands, Cheney Chan from Mainland China, and Kay Kwok from Hong Kong—will share their insights and experiences within Hong Kong’s vibrant fashion landscape. They will highlight how the city’s advantages, including its status as a financial center, shipping hub, and innovation hotspot, create unique opportunities for growth and collaboration.With the total number of travelers in Hong Kong increasing by 64% year-on-year to 21 million in the first half of 2024, an anticipated 1.7 million participants are expected to attend the city’s mega events, contributing over HK$7.2 billion in spending, according to government data. “Hong Kong's domestic clothing exports also experienced a 28% growth in 2023 compared to 2022,” says Mr. Yeung. “We believe that events like VIRTUOSE are crucial in attracting global buyers and showcasing Hong Kong's unique position and talent on the world fashion stage. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we aim to reaffirm our presence in the industry and reimagine our future through haute couture, highlighting the exceptional talent of our designers and our city's strengths as a hub for creativity and finance.”The Intersection of Four Fashion Cultures“As an 'East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange,' Hong Kong plays a vital role in advancing the fashion design industry,” notes Mr. Yeung. The city's rich cultural environment allows local designers to draw inspiration from diverse influences, enhancing their creative output.The international designers will embody the cultural diversity that shapes their work, reflecting personal styles and the rich history of fashion. As Hong Kong positions itself as a talent hub, it showcases its appeal within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a mega events capital, and a city known for its favorable tax regime and quality education and healthcare services.The HKFDA is committed to nurturing local talent by providing platforms for exposure and collaboration, empowering designers to thrive in a competitive landscape. "VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture" will highlight the essence of fashion design through innovative forms and techniques, focusing on sustainable practices and intricate details. This event will inspire designers, couture clients, media, and industry professionals, fostering appreciation for the rich tapestry of fashion and culture.Couture Trunk ShowsAs part of its mission, the HKFDA actively promotes the uniqueness of Hong Kong fashion on the global stage. Following the fashion show, trunk shows will provide opportunities for deeper engagement between designers and both local and international clients, offering a one-of-a-kind couture ordering experience.The recent establishment of the CCIDA enhances support for local designers, aiding them in exploring opportunities beyond Hong Kong. With the CCIDA’s backing to facilitate cultural exchanges and collaborations with global designers, the HKFDA’s trunk shows will not only create a platform for exchanging fashion insights but also strengthen the appreciation of diversity in fashion. This initiative is crucial for expanding the reach of Hong Kong's fashion designers and enriching the global fashion landscape with our unique cultural narratives, thereby enhancing the visibility of Hong Kong's vibrant fashion scene.Couture Fashion Shows and Trunk Shows DetailsVIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture》Couture Fashion ShowFashion Shows DateNovember 25th, 2024(Monday)VenueThe Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central, HKTime11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:00pmEntryBy Invitation Only(VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture)Trunk ShowsTrunk Shows DateNovember 27th(Wednesday)&28th(Thursday),2024VenueFour Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, HKTime12:00pm to 7:00pmEntryBy Invitation OnlyWebsitewww.virtuose.com.hkSocial Media Platformshttps://www.facebook.com/virtuosehk https://www.instagram.com/virtuose.hk/VIRTUOSE : The Artistry of Couture is organised by Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency as a programme of the Hong Kong Fashion Fest which is presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.Download photos and information here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o9Zo2Xu_6yexCqWpVjHZbpq7S0ONgA-p?usp=sharing For media enquiries, please contact:Strategic Public Relations LimitedAndico Tsui852-6902 3831andico.tsui@sprg.com.hkChloe Lai852-6748 6032chloe.lai@sprg.com.hkHong Kong Fashion Designers AssociationPierren Yip852-60187628pierren.hkfda@gmail.comJones Tam852-94787902jones.hkfda@gmail.comAbout Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA)The Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA) was founded in 1984 by a group of successful and enthusiastic local fashion designers. As a non-profit making and self-financed organization, it aims to unite fashion designers, with both professionalism and expertise, to develop and better both their careers and the industry with and beyond the territory.With supports from the industry and fellow designers in the past years, the Association has evolved to a key platform to share ideas and experiences through organizing fashion events such as catwalk shows, exhibitions, seminars, interviews and group discussions. Reputed not only as an official unit of Hong Kong fashion elites who provides excellent services with expertise, the HKFDA joins its force to promote the industry with other organizations and hence is recognized as one of the leading fashion institutions in Hong Kong, the Mainland and other cities in the Asia Pacific region.About Cultural and Creative Industries Development AgencyThe Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries.. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.Event Production : A EVENT GROUPMake up Sponsor: MAC Hair Sponsor : IL COLPOSupporting Organizations (in no particular order):1. Hong Kong Trade Development Council2. Textile Council of Hong Kong3. The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong4. Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers Association5. Federation of Hong Kong Industries6. Knitwear Innovation & Design Society7. Hong Kong Apparel Society8. Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau9. Office of the Hon Sunny TAN, Member of the Legislative Council10. Hong Kong Design Centre11. PMQ12. Clothing Industry Training Authority13. Hong Kong Designers Association14. Hong Kong Interior Design Association15. Hong Kong Fur Federation16. Fashion Farm Foundation17. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Fashion & Textiles18. Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong19. Hong Kong Design Institute20. Caritas Bianchi College of Careers21. Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel[1] https://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2024/07/20240731/20240731_145659_752.html[2] https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MzEzOTM4MzY2Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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