Impressive companies, remarkable individuals take centre stage at the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore)

Singapore, Oct 30, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, today named the Winners and Highly Commended recipients of the 13th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), supported by Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd.

Singapore’s finest development companies and most accomplished real estate leaders were present at the black-tie gala dinner and presentation ceremony held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. Around 49 golden statuettes, representing a diverse array of categories, were presented at the gala event, celebrating established and up-and-coming names alike in the real estate industry.

GuocoLand earned the Best Developer award, its fourth win in this category, in addition to the Special Recognition in ESG and Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction. The company also garnered three wins for its project Lentor Modern, namely Best Integrated Development, Best Private Condo Development, and Best Private Condo Architectural Design.

UOL Group Limited, last year’s Best Developer titleholder, was named Best Residential Developer, Best Sustainable Developer, and Best Hospitality Developer. The company also gained two Special Recognitions. UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited jointly won four titles for their projects Watten House and Pinetree Hill.

Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd was named Best Lifestyle Developer while its subsidiary Hoi Hup Sunway Katong Pte Ltd scored four wins for the project known as The Continuum. Another subsidiary, Hoi Hup Sunway Kent Ridge Pte Ltd, attained a win for its project Terra Hill.

Frasers Property Singapore was another big winner of the night, scoring six wins, including Best Mixed Use Developer. Riviere, a project by Frasers Property Singapore, gained two wins, including the sought-after Best Condo Development (Singapore) award.

The sought-after Best Housing Development (Singapore) title went to Pollen Collection, a project by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited. The company achieved a total of four wins, including the title of Best Landed Developer.

Solitaire Cecil Pte Ltd (TE Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management) received the Best Commercial Developer title, plus two wins for its project Solitaire on Cecil. Da Vinci Land was meanwhile named Best Breakthrough Developer.

The Assembly Place won the title of Best Co Living Operator , buoyed by a win for the project Campus @ Telok Kurau. Eugene Lim YJ, founder and CEO, The Assembly Place, came to accept the very first Rising Star award, presented by official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.sg, in recognition of his impactful arrival in the real estate scene.

Tan Zhiyong, chief executive officer, MCC Singapore, also graced the celebration with his presence. He accepted the Singapore Real Estate of the Year award from the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine.

Tan Zhiyong said: “I am proud to be conferred the Real Estate Personality of the Year award and I would like to thank PropertyGuru for this accolade. It is my privilege to be inducted in the hall of fame for this category.”

Another big winner of the night was EL Development Pte Ltd, garnering five wins for the projects Pullman Singapore Hill Street and Blossoms By The Park.

Jeremy Williams, managing director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group, said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to this year’s recipients of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), celebrating the country’s finest developers, projects, and designs. The accolades this year have been presented to established and emerging names alike in the industry, and deservedly so. With their forward-thinking, sustainable ideas and innovations, these exemplary enterprises can light the way for building the cities of tomorrow, starting with Singapore, and deliver value to property seekers.”

Jules Kay, GM of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The style, sustainability, and smartness of Singapore’s world-leading built spaces never fail to impress. The best developments in the Lion State not only meet the needs of the property seeker, but also the greater good of the community. With a variety property types and target buyers, this year’s winning projects represent Singapore real estate at its finest: technologically sophisticated, well-integrated into the local environment, and thoughtfully designed. As part of the region’s business and tourist hub, these award-winning properties set the stage for how people will live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities.”

The independent panel of judges who determined the list of awardees this year consist of Kristin Thorsteins, chairperson of the Awards in Singapore and head of partnerships – growth for APAC, IWG PLC; Annalisa Dass, director, digital strategy, EY-Parthenon; Chua Shang Chai, partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP; Greg Shand, architect, Robert Greg Shand Architects; Henry Woon, director, Atelier Ten; Ar. Ivy Koh, deputy COO, SJ Architecture, Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd.; Roy Ling, CEO, board director, and adjunct professor, FollowTrade; Tay Kah Poh, adjunct associate professor, NUS Department of Real Estate; and Wenhui Lim, partner, Spark Architects.

As official supervisor, HLB Singapore Foo Kon Tan upheld the selection process’ fairness, transparency, and integrity, under the leadership of Raymond Kong and Chen Tsai-Wei Vivian.

Main country winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) will be eligible to advance to the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on Friday, 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand. Winners will compete for honours against their peers from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as Australia, India, Japan, and China.

Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 13th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) are supported by gold sponsor Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd.; official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.sg; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners AspirantSG, d+a Magazine, SquareRooms, and Top 10 Singapore; supporting association Singapore Estate Agents Association; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES

13th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore)

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Developer
WINNER: GuocoLand

Best Residential Developer
WINNER: UOL Group Limited

Best Landed Developer
WINNER: Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited

Best Mixed Use Developer
WINNER: Frasers Property Singapore

Best Commercial Developer
WINNER: Solitaire Cecil Pte Ltd (TE Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management)

Best Hospitality Developer
WINNER: UOL Group Limited

Best Lifestyle Developer
WINNER: Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd

Best Sustainable Developer
WINNER: UOL Group Limited

Best Breakthrough Developer
WINNER: Da Vinci Land

Best Co Living Operator
WINNER: The Assembly Place

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Integrated Development
WINNER: Lentor Modern by GuocoLand

Best Mixed Use Development
WINNER: One Bernam by HY-MCC (Bernam) Pte Ltd

Best Mega Scale Condo Development 
WINNER: Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd.

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development
WINNER: Klimt Cairnhill by Low Keng Huat (S) Limited

Best Luxury Condo Development
WINNER: Watten House by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited

Best Premium Condo Development
WINNER: The Continuum by Hoi Hup Sunway Katong Pte Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pinetree Hill by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Terra Hill by Hoi Hup Sunway Kent Ridge Pte Ltd

Best Private Condo Development
WINNER: Lentor Modern by GuocoLand
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Blossoms By The Park by EL Development Pte Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The LakeGarden Residences by Wing Tai Asia

Best Executive Condo Development
WINNER: Altura by TQS (2) Development Pte Ltd

Best Completed Private Condo Development
WINNER: Seaside Residences by Frasers Property Singapore

Best Nature Integrated Development
WINNER: The LakeGarden Residences by Wing Tai Asia
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Terra Hill by Hoi Hup Sunway Kent Ridge Pte Ltd

Best Waterfront Condo Development
WINNER: Riviere by Frasers Property Singapore

Best Landed Housing Development
WINNER: Pollen Collection by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited

Best Lifestyle Development
WINNER: The Continuum by Hoi Hup Sunway Katong Pte Ltd

Best Green Development
WINNER: The LakeGarden Residences by Wing Tai Asia

Best Hotel Development
WINNER: Pullman Singapore Hill Street by EL Development Pte Ltd

Best Reconstruction Project Development
WINNER: Solitaire on Cecil by Solitaire Cecil Pte Ltd (TE Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management)

Best Industrial Development
WINNER: CT FoodNEX by Chiu Teng Group

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mega Scale Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd.

Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: Watten House by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited

Best Premium Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: The Continuum by Hoi Hup Sunway Katong Pte Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pinetree Hill by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited

Best Private Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: Lentor Modern by GuocoLand

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design
WINNER: Klimt Cairnhill by Low Keng Huat (S) Limited

Best Premium Condo Interior Design
WINNER: Terra Hill by Hoi Hup Sunway Kent Ridge Pte Ltd

Best Private Condo Interior Design
WINNER: Blossoms By The Park by EL Development Pte Ltd

Best Luxury Condo Landscape Design
WINNER: Watten House by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited

Best Mega Scale Condo Landscape Design
WINNER: Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd.

Best Premium Condo Landscape Design
WINNER: Pinetree Hill by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited

Best Private Condo Landscape Design
WINNER: Blossoms By The Park by EL Development Pte Ltd

Best Hotel Architectural Design 
WINNER: Pullman Singapore Hill Street by EL Development Pte Ltd

Best Hotel Interior Design   
WINNER: Pullman Singapore Hill Street by EL Development Pte Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pan Pacific Singapore by UOL Group Limited

Best Office Architectural Design 
WINNER: Solitaire on Cecil by Solitaire Cecil Pte Ltd (TE Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management)

Best Co Living Space
WINNER: Campus @ Telok Kurau by The Assembly Place
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Duke Residences by The Assembly Place
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hovoh Complete Homes by Hovoh Pte Ltd

Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design
WINNER: The Continuum by Hoi Hup Sunway Katong Pte Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Dunman by Grand Dunman Pte. Ltd.

BEST OF SINGAPORE AWARDS

Best Condo Development (Singapore)
WINNER: Riviere by Frasers Property Singapore

Best Housing Development (Singapore)
WINNER: Pollen Collection by Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited

SPECIAL AWARDS

Rising Star
WINNER: Eugene Lim YJ, Founder and CEO, The Assembly Place

Special Recognition in ESG
WINNER: Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited
WINNER: Frasers Property Singapore
WINNER: GuocoLand
WINNER: UOL Group Limited

Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
WINNER: Frasers Property Singapore
WINNER: GuocoLand
WINNER: UOL Group Limited

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE

Singapore Real Estate Personality of the Year
WINNER: Tan Zhiyong, Chief Executive Officer, MCC Singapore

ABOUT PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS

PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent.

In 2023, the Awards series is open to more than a dozen key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2023.

For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com

ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP

PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 37 million property seekers2 to connect with almost 60,000 agents monthly3 to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.9 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 15 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.

For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.

(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2022 and March 2023.
(2) Based on Google Analytics data between October 2022 and March 2023.
(3) Based on data between January 2023 and March 2023.
(4) Based on data between October 2022 and March 2023.

PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:

General Enquiries:
Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing Services
M: +66 92 954 4154
E: allan@propertyguru.com

Media & Partnerships:
Nate Dacua, Media Relations & Marketing Services Manager
M: +66 92 701 2510
E: nate@propertyguru.com

Sponsorships:
Kanittha Srithongsuk, Regional Manager, Awards Sponsorship
M: +66 93 293 9794
E: kanittha@propertyguru.com

Sales & Nominations:
Alicia Loh, Awards Manager (Singapore)
M: +65 8382 0078
E: alicia@propertyguru.com.sg

Luxshare Precision’s Journey Towards Sustainable Development and Excellence

HONG KONG, Oct 30, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – On the morning of October 18, Apple CEO Tim Cook visited the Apple Watch factory of Luxshare Precision in Jiashan, Zhejiang, accompanied by Grace WANG, Chairman of Luxshare Precision.

As early as July 2020, Apple committed to achieving 100% carbon neutrality for its products and supply chain by 2030. With the launch of Apple’s first carbon-neutral Apple Watch lineup this season, significant progress has been made towards the company’s climate goal. It is said that at least a 75% reduction in product emissions for each carbon-neutral Apple Watch model has been achieved, resulting from 100% clean electricity for manufacturing and product use, 30% recycled or renewable material by weight, and 50% of shipping without the use of air transportation.

As of April 5, 2023, 68 suppliers of Apple in China committed to 100% renewable electricity for all of their Apple production by 2030, including Luxshare Precision. Luxshare Precision’s Chairman Grace WANG also expressed the commitment in a recent media interview, “Green and low-carbon initiatives, along with sustainable development, are crucial issues in Luxshare Precision’s high-quality development process. Luxshare Precision has made a lot of efforts to balance the relationship between green practices and efficiency. Green transformation is a necessary path and, in the long run, can bring positive economic and social benefits to the company.”

According to data, Luxshare Precision has disclosed social responsibility reports/sustainability reports for nine consecutive years since 2014. Through active ESG practices, Luxshare Precision has contributed to the sustainable development of the industry and society as a whole.

Great importance attached to addressing climate change and increasing the proportion of clean energy use

According to the company’s sustainability report, Luxshare Precision references the internationally recognized TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) framework and has established a carbon neutrality working group responsible for climate change affairs. The company also plans to achieve carbon reduction targets in line with the SBTi (Science-Based Targets initiative) 1.5°C pathway by 2030, clean energy transformation by 2050, and a 50% proportion of clean energy use by 2025.

To provide customers with more efficient and energy-saving product solutions, Luxshare Precision invested RMB75.3 million in energy conservation and carbon reduction throughout the year 2022. Additionally, the company invested RMB260 million in clean technology R&D and plans to invest more than RMB300 million in 2023.

Chairman Grace WANG stated that Luxshare Precision has actively promoted energy efficiency upgrades and structural transformation in recent years. On the one hand, the company has vigorously introduced new technologies and smart energy management platforms to optimize the energy efficiency of various facilities and equipment, reduce energy consumption, and achieve energy conservation and carbon reduction. On the other hand, Luxshare has taken the lead in implementing rooftop photovoltaic projects in major production bases such as Kunshan. Furthermore, the company has explored the possibilities of using other types of renewable and clean energy through initiatives such as direct purchase of green electricity, green energy investments, and procurement of products with green certificates.

Employee safety first to ensure a responsible supply chain management system

As a leading company in the industry, Luxshare values the occupational health and safety (EHS) of its employees. The company has carried out various occupational health and safety training to enhance the overall safety awareness of all employees. In terms of work-related injury management, Luxshare has formulated a series of policies and procedures and actively carried out the formulation and drills. The company has set up a 24-hour clinic in each production base to ensure that the employees in need can receive timely help.

Luxshare follows the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) framework in its supply chain management. The company annually conducts due diligence on conflict minerals for its suppliers to ensure that the metals used in the products supplied to Luxshare Precision do not originate from conflict minerals. Luxshare is committed to building a green supply chain and released its first Green Supply Chain Project Periodic Report in August 2022. The company collaborated with IPE (the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs) to provide regular special training for subsidiaries and suppliers, answering questions on a one-to-one basis to build a responsible supply chain management system.

Responsible governance to promote sustainable development Luxshare Precision has implemented a three-level sustainability governance structure featuring “decision-making – planning – execution”, which consists of the Board of Directors, the Sustainable Development Center and the Sustainability Implementation Team. The Board of Directors shall review the company’s reports on sustainable development strategies, implementation plans, objectives and performance through regular and ad hoc meetings.

As a publicly listed company, Luxshare places great importance on communication with global investors via actively responding to their concerns. The company is dedicated to enhancing investors’ understanding of its business, strategies and planning, and industry development trends and protecting the interests of minority investors.

Sustainable development has run through Luxshare’s strategy and business, and remarkable results have been achieved. Earlier this year, Luxshare Precision was successfully included in the Forbes China 2022 Top 50 Sustainable Development Industrial Enterprises, showing its outstanding performance in green manufacturing and carbon neutrality.

Luxshare achieved fruitful accomplishments in ESG in 2022, including being awarded the 2022 Bloomberg Green ESG Pioneers – Enterprises, a BB rating in the widely recognized MSCI ESG rating evaluation, a B rating from CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) for both the climate change questionnaire and the water security questionnaire, and the Bronze Certification by world’s largest CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) rating provider EcoVadis,

Chairman Grace WANG remarked that: “Luxshare has made it very clear that we must grow together with the most top-notch enterprises to grasp the cutting-edge technology and development trends since entering the electronics industry.” Over the past few years, Luxshare has kept practicing the concept of sustainable development and has achieved significant results in ESG. It is believed that Luxshare will continue to play a valuable role in social responsibilities to promote its development in the capital market positively.

Academic Labs Showcases Innovative Courses, Attracting Key Investor with Community-Powered Model

SINGAPORE, Oct 27, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Academic Labs, an innovative new AI and blockchain education platform, has unveiled its first set of demo courses focusing on highly relevant tech topics like layer 2 blockchain, ChatGPT, and crypto investing strategies. These cutting-edge courses showcase Academic Labs’ unique methodology of incentivizing content creators and delivering fun, gamified learning experiences.

Academic Labs was conceptualized and founded by Kingston Kwek, a well-regarded crypto and tech entrepreneur from Singapore, for which he is also the owner and the chief visionary officer (CVO). In this interview, Kwek explained why Academic Labs’ bottoms-up, community-driven approach makes it stand out in the nascent world of blockchain education.

“Academic Labs is a unique first-mover Web 3 social experiment in the use of blockchain in education,” said Kwek. “It will address the current lack of educational materials and platforms for AI and crypto education based on Web 3 technologies.”

Kwek highlighted that by rewarding content creators with native Acad tokens, Academic Labs can crowdsource high-quality, localized materials tailored to individual markets. “We have started the ball rolling through our first three videos to set the standards for the subsequent videos,” he said.

According to Kwek, these demo courses on layer 2 blockchain, ChatGPT, and crypto investing strategies provide sophisticated learners a taste of Academic Labs’ potential. By incentivizing the community to create more in-depth follow-up courses, the platform can scale up to offer hundreds of short, engaging videos on cutting-edge topics.

“As the scale and sub-topics of the videos expands, Acad will eventually cross-paths with more crypto projects and crypto fund managers and exchanges, which will gave Acad many more potential joint venture projects with other crypto projects and crypto fund managers and exchanges, to add to the value of Acad and its business partners,” said Kwek.

The three demo videos cover layer 2 blockchain technology, ChatGPT, and crypto investing strategies. The layer 2 blockchain video provides an overview of how layer 2 solutions can improve blockchain performance for applications like crypto payments, NFTs, and gaming. The ChatGPT video explains the AI’s advanced conversational abilities, based on reinforcement learning algorithms that mimic human responses. And the crypto investing video outlines key factors like technology, tokenomics, and community sentiment to evaluate the investment potential of new cryptocurrencies.

While simple overviews, Kwek emphasized these demo videos are just a starting point to showcase Academic Labs’ methodology and set quality standards for future content. As the library expands, the topics covered can become more specialized and in-depth, creating hundreds of focused, engaging 3-10 minute videos.

For example, future videos could provide laser-focused dives into using layer 2 solutions specifically for gaming or NFT projects. Or give in-depth looks at specific NFT communities like the Bored Ape Yacht Club. This ever-growing, crowdsourced library will establish Academic Labs as a go-to destination for short-form education on cutting-edge AI, crypto, and blockchain topics.

Strategic angel investors like Kwek also highlight the promising vision behind Academic Labs. “As the scale and sub-topics of the videos expands, Acad will eventually cross-paths with more crypto projects and crypto fund managers and exchanges, which will gave Acad many more potential joint venture projects with other crypto projects and crypto fund managers and exchanges, to add to the value of Acad and its business partners,” he explained.

As an influential Singaporean business leader, Kwek’s backing signals strong confidence in Academic Lab’s community-powered model to revolutionize blockchain education. The platform’s incentives will empower legions of content creators worldwide to develop localized materials that perfectly meet demands in niche markets.

This crowdsourced, collaborative approach allows Academic Labs to rapidly scale up and cross-promote with major players across the crypto space. Joint ventures with other projects, exchanges, and investors will create a positive feedback loop, enhancing the value of the Acad token and the earning potential for content creators on the platform.

With its laser focus on highly relevant subject matter, innovative model to crowdsource quality localized content, and support of key strategic investors, Academic Labs aims to become the premier destination for short-form, cutting-edge education on AI, crypto, and blockchain technologies. As Kwek summarized, the platform represents “one of the few exciting altcoin projects in the market” and has major potential in the next bull cycle.

About Academic Labs

Academic Labs is an innovative company at the forefront of educational transformation. With a focus on harnessing the power of blockchain technology, AI, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Academic Labs has developed a groundbreaking educational platform that aims to make learning more engaging, effective, and accessible for everyone.

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Spikes Asia 2024 opens for Awards submissions, including new Gaming Spikes and closes the Mobile Spikes

SINGAPORE, Oct 26, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Spikes Asia, APAC’s most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has announced today that submissions are open for 2024, in addition to revealing the Jury President line-up.

2024 sees the highest number of markets represented across the 13 industry experts, which are: Australia, Mainland China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and for the first time, a Taiwan-based agency. Alice Chou, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, Taiwan, who will preside over theDirect and Outdoor Juries, said: “Spikes Asia is a pivotal creative platform in Asia, and I’m very honoured and thrilled to be representing the first Taiwan-based agency on the Jury President line-up. In this era of profound change, old orders crumble, new platforms emerge, everything is undergoing reinvention. As technology advances, creativity must embrace human wisdom to connect with people, spark conversations, and invitethem into this wonderful playground, and take action in the direction we envision. At this moment, as we’re still capable of reshaping the present, I hope to see more remarkable works uniting people and weaving ashared vision of the future we desire.” The Jury Presidents will convene in Singapore with their Juries next yearto set the benchmark for creative excellence in APAC for a 37th edition.

Spikes Asia has also announced changes to the 2024 Awards. New for 2024 are the Gaming Spikes, whichwill celebrate creative work that connects people to brands through gameplay. Submissions will need to demonstrate how brands successfully tapped into complex gaming communities and seamlessly added real value to the overall gaming experience, while driving commercial success. Inaugural Jury President of the Gaming Spikes, Joey David Tiempo, Founder & CEO, Octopus & Whale, the Philippines, commented: “Being the President of the Entertainment, Music, and Gaming Jury at Spikes Asia is a tremendous honour, especially with the exciting addition of the Gaming Spike in 2024. Gaming has evolved into a cultural force, infusing its creative potential into marketing that connects with dedicated communities around the world. It’s thrilling to witness this alongside the groundbreaking strides in entertainment and music. Asia’s longstanding dominance in gaming is finally being recognized – a testament to the incredible talent and innovation thriving in this dynamic region. Let’s embrace the future of creativity!”

Other changes include the Strategy & Effectiveness Spikes evolving into the Creative Strategy Spikes, celebrating the idea behind the idea and highlighting how strategic planning has the power to reshape a brand, transform its business and shape consumer behaviour. The Media Spikes has been refreshed, with a dedicated section for Media Agencies and the Mobile Spikes has been retired to reflect how mobile-led creativity has been expanding into almost every Spike. More information on the Awards can be found here.

The Spikes Asia 2024 Jury Presidents have been named as:

Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce, Glass: The Award for Change, Integrated and Grand Prix for Good Jury President:
Valerie Madon, Chief Creative Officer, APAC, McCann Worldgroup, APAC

Creative Data and Innovation Jury President:
Mandy Hou, Chief Digital Officer, EssenceMediacom, Mainland China

Creative Effectiveness and Creative Strategy Jury President:
Aditya Kanthy, CEO and Managing Director, DDB Mudra Group, India

Design and Industry Craft Jury President:
Takahiro Hosoda, Chief Creative Officer, TBWA\HAKUHODO, Japan

Digital Craft and Social & Inï¬‚uencer Jury President:
Jax Jung, Global Creative Director, Cheil Worldwide, Global

Direct and Outdoor Jury President:
Alice Chou, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, Taiwan

Entertainment, Gaming and Music Jury President:
Joey David Tiempo, Founder & CEO, Octopus&Whale, The Philippines

Film Jury President:
Tony Bradbourne, Founder, Special, New Zealand

Film Craft Jury President:
Rob Galluzzo, CEO, FINCH, Australia

Healthcare Jury President:
Lyndon Louis, Executive Creative Director, BrandCare Asia, India

Media Jury President:
Sapna Nemani, Chief Solutions Officer, Publicis Groupe, APAC

PR Jury President:
Emily Poon, President, Asia, Ogilvy Public Relations, APAC
Print & Publishing and Radio & Audio Jury

President:
Guan Hin Tay, Creative Chairman, BBDO, Singapore

Commenting on the Jury President line-up, Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “The Jury Presidents have avital role to play in upholding the integrity of the Spikes Awards, as well as setting the creative benchmark for the industry in APAC. We’re excited to welcome a record number of markets to the Jury President line-up for 2024 and we wish them luck for the important task ahead of them. The introduction of the Gaming Spikes is anexciting evolution of the Awards and our belief is that this Award will offer a new benchmark, and shine a spotlight on creative work that sits at the intersection of brands, creativity, gaming, customer experience and communities.”

Event registration is now open, and entries into Spikes Asia are being accepted until 1 February 2024. Further information on Spikes Asia can be found at www.spikes.asia.

About Spikes Asia

Spikes Asia, the home of Asia-Pacific creativity, is the region’s oldest and most prestigious awards for creativeadvertising. Building on over 35 years of the illustrious Spikes Awards and Tangrams Strategy & Effectiveness Awards,Spikes Asia is the result of a collaboration between Ascential, the organiser of Cannes Lions and Haymarket, publisher ofCampaign Asia-Pacific.

Spikes Asia celebrates creative excellence in the Asia-Pacific region alongside learning and networking opportunities. The Awards serve as the deffinitive benchmark for creative excellence, marketing strategy and effectiveness in Asia-Pacific. www.spikes.asia

About Ascential

Ascential delivers specialist information, analytics, events and eCommerce optimisation to the world’s leading consumerbrands and their ecosystems. Our world-class businesses improve performance and solve customer problems by delivering immediately actionable information and visionary longer-term thinking across Digital Commerce, Product Design, Marketing and Retail & Financial Services.

With more than 3,800 employees across five continents, we combine local expertise with a global footprint for clients inover 120 countries. Ascential is listed on the London Stock Exchange. www.ascential.com

About Haymarket

Haymarket Media Group creates award-winning specialist content and information for international audiences. The company has more than 70 market-leading brands created by world-class experts in locations in the UK, the US,Hong Kong, Singapore, India and Germany. Haymarket’s consumer and professional brands connect people and communities across digital, mobile, print and live/virtual media platforms. Although Haymarket’s portfolio is diverse, its mission is the same across borders and markets: to deliver brand experiences which truly meet the needs of its audiences and clients. Haymarket’s brands include Campaign, PRWeek, What Car?, Autocar, AsianInvestor andFinance Asia. www.haymarket.com

Contacts:

Jaime Ng Festival Director Spikes Asia
Jaimen@spikes.asia

Camilla Lambert Head of Press & PR Spikes Asia
Camillal@canneslions.com

Tash Naidoo PR Manager SpikesAsia
Tashn@canneslions.com

Press Portal:
press.canneslions.com

Hong Kong Autumn fair explores smart lighting trends

HONG KONG, Oct 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The 25th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), runs until tomorrow (30 October) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Rapid technological advancements have made smart lighting easily accessible, including artificial intelligence-powered sensing systems, creating immense opportunities. Recognising this, the exhibition hosted two Connected Lighting Forums, themed Unlocking New Realms in Connected Lighting (27 October) and Smart Lighting for Healthy Living (28 October). Several lighting brand representatives and industry leaders discussed technological developments, the newest opportunities in lighting, human-centric healthy lighting and its sustainable development.

The HKTDC featured two Connected Lighting Forums on 27 and 28 October during the fair.

Cross-platform smart home connectivity protocol revolutionises smart lighting

The forum held on 27 Oct invited such authorities as Mona Xiong, Board Member & Marketing Committee Member, Connectivity Standards Alliance; Head of Ecosystem Partnership, Tuya Smart, and Finn Chen, Vice Team Leader, Connectivity Standards Alliance Member Group China (CMGC); CEO, Longan Link Tech Co., LTD. to discuss smart home trends and innovations.

On the first day of the exhibition, a forum titled Towards Sustainability for Luminaires was held. Four guests were invited to share insights on the sustainable development of lighting

Ms Xiong introduced the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s cross-platform smart home device standard and connectivity protocol Matter. The standard brought a new landscape to the smart home and lighting industry as it supported the operation of smart home devices on Wi-Fi, Thread, and Ethernet networks and was compatible with existing products and ecosystems. Matter had received support throughout the value chain, from chip vendors to service providers, providing interoperable devices and platforms for various suppliers. Before the Matter rollout users would typically need to download different applications to control various devices but the new standard had brought innovative changes and completely solved this problem. With “Matter”, users may control their home using a single or multiple applications of their own choice. Matter-based smart lighting and smart home development was a prevailing trend.

Matter had benefited from the contributions of more than 300 member companies, who had shared their mature technologies, best practices, business models and ongoing support. Matter has collaborated with multinational companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple, LG, Samsung, and Tuya Smart. And since October last year Matter had recorded over 23,660 downloads and certified more than 1,850 products or software components, reflecting the rapid development of interconnected smart technology and demonstrating unlimited business opportunities.

During the forum Finn Chen also pointed out that Matter ensured interoperability across major ecosystems in the global market, benefiting both users and retailers. The standard had a unified data model and shared user interface. Matter also permitted external control without relying on the cloud or accounts. He emphasised that Matter let people finally “truly own their own smart homes”. Matter was applied mainly in smart home development, he said, hoping that its potential would not be confined to smart home lighting. He envisioned Matter being widely used in different locations and outdoor settings as well.

Potential and opportunities from integrating smart lighting with artificial intelligence

The forum held on 28 Oct delved into environmental lighting and AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) innovations, while exploring the potential of DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) in the IoT era and application of SILA-PLC (Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association-Power Line Communication) smart lighting to illuminate a healthier future.

Dr Qiao Yuan, Director, SILA Intelligent Lighting Designer Committee; Vice President, Fudan Planning and Architectural Design Institute, said the design and development of intelligent and smart lighting were becoming increasingly diverse and inspiring. The field embodied the trend of balancing aesthetics and sustainable development, linked by artificial intelligence and aligned with smart city development. The field presented numerous opportunities and the lighting industry needed to keep up with increasingly diverse smart technology developments. Giving one example, he said that should vehicle driving technology become completely autonomous, road lighting technology would undergo ground-breaking changes. He also believed the advancement of artificial intelligence and LED technology would bring about significant changes as the two technologies complemented each other, leading to endless opportunities and driving forces.

Dr Feng Huang, Chair, DALI Alliance China Focus Group; Chief Expert, Standard and Regulation, Signify (China), said application of DALI wired intelligent lighting control system was simple and stable. However, as it evolved, DALI technology that was initially developed only for dimming had expanded to incorporate new technologies equipped with rich IoT (Intelligence of Things) data. DALI would also advance to different technical levels, including connecting with the IoT connectivity protocol of Matter, enabling seamless connectivity between different devices. DALI would also combine with Thread to achieve more efficient, flexible and intelligent lighting control.

Angelica Hsu, Deputy Secretary, SILA; CEO, Liteputer Technology, also said SILA-PLC technology represented a leap forward in the industry and smart lighting would expand its connections and integration between wired and wireless. Zhijun Li, Chairman, Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association, predicted that integrating lighting and health lighting with artificial intelligence presented boundless potential. He hoped the perceptual capabilities in lighting systems and vertical applications of AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) could be fully implemented. He emphasised the importance of understanding big data analysis in the lighting industry and pushing applications to new horizons.

Lighting industry moves towards sustainable development to illuminate a green future

At the forum Towards Sustainability for Luminaires (27 Oct), four guests shared insights on sustainable development of lighting. Jean-Marie Croué, Délégué Général of Syndicat du Luminaire-GIL, explained the concepts and applications of life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPD), and the repairability index. Frankie Tsang and Eric Shiu, Associate Directors, TinoKwan Lighting Consultants Ltd, gave perspectives on balancing aesthetics and sustainability in lighting design and showed how aesthetics and environmental considerations could go hand in hand in lighting design. Franklin Yu, Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council; Founder & Director, Singular Studio Limited, discussed key points in lighting design for green cities, emphasising the need for balanced considerations of economics, environment and socio-cultural aspects in every lighting design to achieve genuine sustainability.

The Autumn Lighting Fair debuted the Connected Lighting Zone this year, highlighting smart and IoT-enabled lighting solutions from more than 20 renowned international companies and brands, including Leedarson, Midea, Snappy, Quectel, as well as members of DALI Alliance and Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association

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Appia Completes Lidar and Orthophoto Survey over PCH Ionic Clay Target IV Project Area, Goias, Brazil

Toronto, Ontario–(ACN Newswire – October 27, 2023) – Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (the “Company” or “Appia”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a high-definition Lidar and Orthophoto survey across an area of 1,702.50 hectares which includes the Company’s priority Ionic Clay Target IV project area. Metro Cúbico Engenharia LTDA (Metro) was engaged by Appia to complete the survey.

“Orthophotos are essential for the efficient management of our drill campaign as they provide high-resolution and accurate visual information with maximum detail,” stated Fabricio Santos, Appia’s Geophysics and Processes Manager. “Furthermore, LiDAR surveying provides a highly accurate contribution to terrain modeling, which is essential to ensure the accuracy of the geological model.”

Map #1 – Digital Terrain Model (DTM) with shaded elief and Target IV Boundary

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Metro Cúbico Engenharia LTDA has been working in Brazil since 2012, and is headquartered in São Paulo. Metro is made up of a multidisciplinary technical team with professionals with more than 20 years of experience in various technological areas (Fixed Laser Scanner, Mobile Laser Scanner, Mapping with Drone or UAV, Georadar – Geo Penetrating Radar – GPR, Conventional Topographic Survey, Specialized Industrial Topography) among others.

Background on the PCH Project

The PCH Project is located within the Tocantins Structural Province in the Brasília Fold Belt, more specifically, the Arenópolis Magmatic Arc. The PCH Project is 17,551.07 ha in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. It is classified as an alkaline intrusive rock occurrence with highly anomalous REE and Niobium mineralization. This mineralization is related to alkaline lithologies of the Fazenda Buriti Plutonic Complex and the hydrothermal and surface alteration products of this complex by supergene enrichment in a tropical climate. The positive results of the recent geochemical exploration work carried out to date indicates the potential for REEs within lateritic ionic adsorption clays and Niobium.

The technical content in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. Don Hains, P.Geo, Consulting Geologist, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp.

Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company is currently focusing on delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, as well as exploring for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 113,837.15 hectares (281,297.72 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 12,545 hectares (31,000 acres), with rare earth element and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot Lake Camp, Ontario. Lastly, the Company holds the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the PCH Ionic Adsorption Clay Project which is 17,551.07 ha. in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. (See June 9th, 2023 Press Release – Click Here)

Appia has 130.5 million common shares outstanding, 143.3 million shares fully diluted.

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Groundbreaking Study Reveals the Effectiveness of New RecoSMA Laser Treatment for Diabetic Foot

LONDON, Oct 27, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – LINLINE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, based in Riga, Latvia, has demonstrated the remarkable effectiveness of its distinctive RecoSMA laser technology in treating chronic wounds. The recent study, “Spatially modulated erbium YAG laser as a treatment for diabetic ulcer”, published in the Journal of Wound Care (UK), was conducted using a MULTILINE laser system produced by the company.

RecoSMA for Chronic Ulcers - Chronic ulcers treatment: a two-step approach — RecoSMA for Chronic Ulcers – Chronic ulcers treatment: a two-step approach

The study, conducted by a team of esteemed researchers, aimed to address the pressing issue of diabetic foot complications, which affect a substantial portion of the global population. According to the International Diabetes Federation, an alarming 463 million people are currently diagnosed with diabetes, projected to surge by 50% within the next three decades.

Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most debilitating consequences of diabetes, often leading to severe complications, including amputations and significant financial burdens on patients and healthcare systems.

The dire reality is that individuals with diabetes face a 15-fold higher likelihood of undergoing lower extremity amputations than those without diabetes. Statistics indicate that, globally, a major amputation (above or below the knee) is performed on a person with diabetes every 20-30 seconds.

In this landmark study, researchers explored the use of a novel laser treatment for diabetic foot ulcers designed to revolutionize how we approach this chronic problem. By employing the spatially modulated high-power Erbium YAG (Er-YAG) laser technology, the team aimed to tackle diabetic foot ulcers in a two-step process that involved laser wound debridement and deep tissue biostimulation using the RecoSMA technology (implemented in “MULTILINE” laser system, produced by LINLINE MS).

The study included 59 patients with hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers and documented remarkable results.

The mean wound surface area at baseline was 25.7 cm2. The average number of laser treatment sessions required was 4.41, ranging from 1-11. The ulcers gradually reduced in size with each session, ultimately leading to complete wound closure in 100% of cases.

Laser treatment made it possible to clear wounds of necrotic tissue and microbial bioburden without damaging viable tissue. The procedures were painless on an outpatient basis.

The RecoSMA laser operates by activating the body’s innate healing processes, fostering neovascularization, and expediting tissue regeneration. This mechanism facilitates wound healing through re-epithelialization originating from the wound’s edges and granulation emerging from the wound bed’s depths, all without the formation of fibrosis. This unique approach promotes scar-free and unimpeded wound healing, a pivotal factor in effective rehabilitation.

The impact of this research is profound. It suggests a potential paradigm shift in the way we approach diabetic foot ulcers, offering a beacon of hope for those affected by this debilitating condition. By harnessing the power of innovative laser therapy, we have the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from diabetic foot complications and to reduce the economic strain on healthcare systems.

For more details about the technology, please visit the website:

https://www.non-healing-wound.care/

The link to the study: https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2023.32.Sup10a.S21

About us: LINLINE Medical Systems SIA (Riga, Latvia) is a world-leading company specialising in developing and manufacturing advanced medical lasers designed to treat various conditions in surgery, endoscopy, dermatology, gynaecology, wound healing and aesthetic medicine.

Company’s website: https://linline-ms.com/.

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EW Healthcare Partners Acquires Stake in Boiron Group, a Leader in Natural Medicine

LONDON, Oct 27, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – EW Healthcare Partners announced that it has acquired a c. 25% minority stake in Boiron Developpement, an entity formed for the purposes of launching a tender offer for the Boiron Group, in partnership with the Boiron Family, at a c. €875 million enterprise value. As part of this transaction, the Boiron family has transferred its 70% stake in the Boiron Group to Boiron Developpement, together with the Boiron employee fund for c. 5% of the capital.

Boiron is a French pharmaceutical company focused on natural medicine, founded in 1932 by pharmacists Jean and Henri Boiron. The company is built around homeopathy and has spearheaded the industry’s global development.

Boiron today is the global market leader in homeopathy and a leading global player in natural medicines, with 2022 revenues of €534M. The company offers a diversified portfolio of natural, innovative, science-based, and personalized pharmaceutical products. Over 50% of Boiron’s sales are realized outside of France. Boiron benefits from an integrated value chain from registration to distribution, including in-house manufacturing, with the company currently present in 50 countries globally through 23 subsidiaries and 30 distributors. Boiron has also established a strong footprint in the U.S. with €120M in U.S. revenue, with a large portion of products sold through the e-commerce channel.

EW Healthcare Partners is excited to partner with the Boiron family to help further accelerate the company’s growth, by expanding the company’s offering into additional healthcare verticals and capitalising on the existing platform to launch additional products, in particular in the U.S.

About EW Healthcare Partners (“EW”)

With over $2 billion of capital raised since 2014, EW Healthcare Partners seeks to make growth equity investments in fast-growing commercial-stage healthcare companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and technology-enabled services sectors in the United States and in Europe. EW Healthcare Partners has a singular commitment to the healthcare industry and has been a long-term investor in numerous healthcare companies, ranging across sectors, stages and geographies. The team of senior investment professionals, operating partners and advisors is based in New York, London and Houston. https://www.ewhealthcare.com

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