THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023 Smashes Records with unprecedented Scale and Global Participation

Record-breaking convergence of over 78,000 unique trade visitors and more than 3,000 exhibitors at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, solidified its position as the largest food and beverage trade show in Southeast Asia. Plans for THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2024 and THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2024 were also announced.

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 30, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023, the largest food and beverage trade show in Southeast Asia, concluded with a resounding success, surpassing expectations with its impressive scale and remarkable international participation. The event has solidified its position as one of the most influential international food and beverage trade fairs. Held from May 23 to May 27, it featured a display of 3,034 exhibitors from 45 countries, encompassing a vast 130,000 square meters of exhibition space. This marked a notable growth compared to the pre-pandemic show in 2019, which saw the participation of 2,745 exhibitors.

Countries that demonstrated a strong presence at the event once again included China, Brazil, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, South Korea, Turkey, the United States and Vietnam, among others.

Adding to the international diversity, new country groups made their mark at the event, including Australia, organised by the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD), the French Pavilion, Hungary, organised by the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA), Sri Lanka, organised by Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the United Kingdom, organised by the UK Department of Business and Trade.

The 2023 edition also reported a significant increase in attendance, attracting over 78,764 visitors from 133 countries, a 17% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

Highlighting the importance of face-to-face business networking, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023 featured a highly anticipated buyer programme that facilitated business meetings between 1,900+ top-quality international buyers and exhibitors, fostering valuable connections and partnerships.

The Future Food Experience+ segment at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia showcased next-generation food and beverage innovation, featuring 33 speakers from around the world. With a remarkable turnout, the sessions provided valuable insights, trends, and breakthroughs that will shape the industry’s future. A total of 1,794 attendees registered for 23 sessions, with the most subscribed sessions being: 1. Future of Functional Food, 2. Future Food Trend 2023-2025, and 3. Re-Imaging Future Protein. It served as a dynamic platform for industry leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the limitless potential of the evolving food and beverage landscape.

Exploring World Coffee also witnessed a coffee spectacular as the Thai Coffee Association (TCA) proudly welcomed esteemed Ambassadors from Brazil, Guatemala, and Kenya, who presented their nations’ coffee markets, farming techniques, and distinctive varieties. 400 attendees were treated to a sensory experience as they sampled over 40 coffee-cupping samples from diverse origins.

Khun Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Thailand, announced that “DITP has organised the well-received THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023 alongside two valuable partnerships – Thailand Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Koelnmesse – both of which have played pivotal roles in the success of this year’s event. The 3 organisers have built a platform to foster industry evolution and attract local and international exhibitors while sharpening Thailand’s position as a prominent player in the global F&B landscape through THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023. Thailand will continue to establish itself as a hub for the F&B industry, driving innovation, and contributing to the global food ecosystem.”

Khun Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), said, “THAIFEX – Anuga Asia has been a resounding success, surpassing our targets visitor numbers and turnover. The show provided a valuable platform for Thai SMEs entrepreneurs and startups to introduce and launch their products and services to the international market, resulting in immediate orders and promising leads. Our entrepreneurs highlighted opportunities for product development and market testing, to meet changing customer needs. Foreign buyers were also impressed by the local exhibitors’ showcase of modern food trends, including organic, plant-based and sustainability. Beyond F&B, the event also boosts tourism revenue as high-spending visitors plan to explore various destinations in Thailand.”

Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director, and VP Asia-Pacific of Koelnmesse, said, “As one of the organisers of Asia Pacific’s leading food and beverage trade show, I am immensely proud of the unprecedented success achieved at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023. The record-setting event has witnessed an 89% increase in exhibitors and a 50% surge in trade visitors compared to 2022. This achievement has firmly established our position as industry leaders and provided an exceptional platform for global food and beverage stakeholders. More than ever, F&B trade businesses are looking for a concentrated platform to engage in business negotiations and achieve their year’s target within a few short days.

As we work towards the highly anticipated launch of THAIFEX – HOREC Asia trade show from 6-8 March next year and our 20th edition of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2024, we reaffirm our commitment to industry leadership, innovation, and fostering invaluable connections.”

New and returning exhibitors find unmatched opportunities at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023

Dr. Sándor Sipos – Ambassador of Hungary, shared his feedback as a first-time participant. “Joining THAIFEX – Anuga Asia as an exhibitor is a privilege for us, especially as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Hungary this year. The exhibition provided us with a prestigious platform to promote Hungarian products and build valuable relationships. We were delighted with the positive response from visitors and industry players, who showed great interest in our unique offerings, such as the exquisite mangalitsa pork and traditional Hungarian ingredients like paprika and Tokaji dessert wine. The warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere of Thailand made our experience even more exceptional. As we continue our journey in the Asian market, we look forward to returning to THAIFEX – Anuga Asia next year to further strengthen our connections and showcase the best of Hungary’s culinary heritage.”

Mr. Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to Thailand, participating for the first time, said, “We are very happy with the success achieved by French exhibitors at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023. The event has provided an excellent platform for our brands to showcase their expertise, innovation, and culinary excellence. The exposure and opportunities generated through THAIFEX – Anuga Asia have been instrumental in promoting our food and beverage industry, opening doors for collaboration, and expanding market reach. It is particularly gratifying to witness the recognition garnered by French innovations, such as the ground-breaking BRAINFINGER, a Touchscreen Table (Table Tactile) by a French Start-up, as part of the Franco-Thai Year of Innovation 2023 offering innovative solutions for various sectors such as F&B, Hotels, and retail.”

“We extend our congratulations to all the participating French brands and look forward to continued growth and partnership within the dynamic food and beverage landscape of Thailand and beyond. Business France, the trade Department of the French Embassy is eager to co-operate with the organisers of THAIFEX-Anuga Asia and of the French Pavilion to ensure that the French participation is even more successful next year.”

New exhibitor from China Yichang Yilinghong Ecological Agricultural Development reported a remarkable debut at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia. Chairman Wang Enzhen, said “This is our first-ever participation in THAIFEX – Anuga Asia and we are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. It has been a tremendous success for us, culminating in a significant deal worth 600 million yuan. Throughout the event, we gained valuable insights into the preferences of Thai consumers, particularly their strong demand for oranges from Hubei province and their growing interest in organic fruit juice. These observations will guide our future strategies to better serve the market.”

“Looking ahead, we are excited to return to THAIFEX – Anuga Asia next year with a goal to expand our presence and achieve a remarkable 1 trillion-yuan deal. We are dedicated to forging mutually beneficial partnerships, pursuing meaningful business opportunities, and striving for extraordinary accomplishments in the future,” said Wang Enzhen.

Winners Celebrated in Prestigious Categories at Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge (TUCC) 2023

The 9th edition of the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge (TUCC) also captivated food enthusiasts and industry professionals as it returned to Hall 12, Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok from May 23rd to 27th, 2023. Regarded as one of Asia’s most esteemed culinary contests, TUCC presented an exhilarating showcase of talent, creativity, and gastronomic delights.

Winners were recognised in the following categories:

Best Ultimate Establishment
- Chiangmai Chefs Association
Best Ultimate Asian Gourmet Challenge
- Fan Ying-Chih, Nkuht FBM Young Chef
- Hsu Kuo Fu, Nkuht FBM Young Chef
- Tsai Shih Hsuan, Nkuht FBM Young Chef
Best Ultimate Asian Chef
- Khairul Ashikhin Bt Adbullah Suhami, Kolej Komuniti Chenderoh
Best Ultimate Professional Chef
- Jaturong Mayurowas, Chiangmai Chefs Association
Best Ultimate Junior Chef Award
- Seo Hyun Joon, World Culinary Arts and Bakery (WCB)

TUCC 2023 brought together professional and aspiring chefs from 9 countries, competing in 21 categories encompassing a wide range of culinary expertise. With 700 entries, the event celebrated culinary excellence on a global scale.

This year, the competition introduced a new plant-based theme, reflecting the growing popularity of sustainable and plant-centric cuisine in the industry.

A distinguished panel of over 40 experts, approved by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS), served as the judges, meticulously evaluating the participants’ skills, techniques, and presentation.

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2024 will return to IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok from 28 May to 1 June 2024, celebrating its 20th edition.

THAIFEX – HOREC Asia will debut at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok from 6-8 March 2024.

Note to Editors:

Fast Facts:
Total number of trade visitors: 78,764
Exhibition space: 130,000 square metres
Total exhibitors: 3,034
International exhibitors: 1,925
Thai exhibitors: 1,109
No. of countries: 45

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023 is organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Koelnmesse. For more information, please visit https://thaifex-anuga.com

11 Signature Trade Shows:

6 Special Shows:

4 Supporting Programmes:

About the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

The Department of International Trade Promotion is committed to providing excellent service to Thai entrepreneurs in international business, including trade facility, cost reduction, value creation of goods and services, providing consultation for overseas market access and maintenance, as well as close cooperation with the private sector to promote Thailand as a major gateway of Asia. http://www.ditp.go.th/

About the Thai Chamber of Commerce

The Thai Chamber of Commerce represents as the Thai private sector to facilitate business and trade as well as to serve as the central coordinating agency between the government and private sector, and also helps to promote trade, business and economic cooperation including, build relationships between Thai and partner countries at the bilateral and multilateral level as well as plays a proactive role in representing the interests of the local Thai business community. https://www.thaichamber.org/

About Koelnmesse – Global Competence in Food and FoodTec

Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising food fairs and events regarding food and beverage processing. Trade fairs such as the Anuga, ISM and Anuga FoodTec are established world leaders. Koelnmesse not only organises food and food technology trade fairs in Cologne, Germany but also in further growth markets around the globe, for example, in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which have different focuses and contents. These global activities enable us to offer our customers a network of events, which in turn grant access to different markets and thus create a basis for sustainable and stable international business. Further Information is available at: https://www.koelnmesse.com/current-dates/all-trade-fairs/

Media Contacts:

International
Wani Diwarkar
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Organiser
Faith Lim
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E-mail: faith.lim@koelnmesse.com.sg

Thailand
Jitjam Adsawakeawmongkol
Mobile: +66(0)81-924-9271
E-mail: jitjama@arip.co.th

Organiser
Jeerabhas Rerkpiyasap
Tel. +66 2507 8341
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Value Partners Launches the Group’s First Article 8 UCITS* ESG Fund

HONG KONG, May 30, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Value Partners Group Limited (together with its subsidiaries, "Value Partners" or "the Group", Hong Kong Stock Code: 806) announces the launch of the Asian Food and Nutrition Fund (the "Fund"), which is the Group's first Article 8, Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transformable Securities (UCITS) compliant equity fund. It also marks the first HKSFC-authorized(1) Asia ex-Japan-focused food and nutrition thematic ESG fund.

Through active selection and engagement of companies leveraging the Group's more than 30 years of regional equity research experience, the Fund seeks to address environmental, sustainability and safety challenges surrounding the food value-chain in Asia, while also delivering attractive long-term total returns for investors. The Fund invests across the entire food value-chain from farm to fork, and employs a bottom-up stock selection approach to identify quality companies in the universe that benefit from three structural trends: 1. growing demand on food and nutrition upgrade, 2. increasing application of food and agriculture technology that improves sustainability and safety and 3. Increasing food services penetration.

The Fund is managed by lead portfolio manager Norman Ho, Senior Investment Director, and co-managed with Lilian Cao, Investment Director. The Fund targets 30-50 high conviction holdings with strong financial fundamentals, and is driven by screening and exclusion of controversial sectors, alignment of respective United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), and proprietary ESG assessment framework and financial models.

June WONG, Chief Executive Officer at Value Partners Group, said, "ESG is an important pillar of our growth strategy given rising demand from clients globally to address major environmental and sustainability challenges. We are excited to be a pioneer in launching the first Article 8 UCITS-compliant Fund that seeks to address food and nutrition challenges in Asia. The launch of the Fund allows investors not only in Hong Kong, but also globally to benefit from these thematic opportunities. This is just our first step in our effort to build out a comprehensive suite of sustainable products to meet investors' ESG investment needs."

Frank Tsui, Managing Director and Head of ESG Investment at Value Partners Group, said, "The launch of the Fund marks a major milestone of Value Partner' ESG franchise to leverage our robust proprietary ESG rating system to enhance and promote ESG practices in the region. Our proprietary rating has achieved 100% portfolio coverage on listed securities, and the expansion into the food and nutrition universe should help us create more impact on companies in the space. The combination of rising focus on ESG-related issues in the food value chain and the increasing demand for food upgrade leads to many unique and exciting investment opportunities that the Fund aims to capture. "

To access the fund prospectus, please visit https://www.valuepartners-group.com/en/value-partners-asian-food-and-nutrition-fund (2).

Value Partners Asian Food and Nutrition Fund – key facts:

Open-ended Umbrella Investment Company: Value Partners Ireland Fund ICAV
Promoter and investment manager: Value Partners Hong Kong Limited
Depositary: HSBC Continental Europe
Legal status: Authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) pursuant to the European Communities UCITS Regulations(3)
Investment strategy: The Fund aims to achieve long-term income and growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of companies engaged in or profit from any activity forming part of the food and beverage nutrition value chain based, or carrying out their business, in the Asia (ex-Japan) region which the Investment Manager believes contribute positively to ESG attributes along the value chain.
Launch date: 24-05-2023
Base currency: US dollar
Other currency class available: Hedged: AUD, RMB, SGD; Unhedged: HKD, USD
Minimum subscription: Class A: AUD 10,000; RMB 60,000; SGD 10,000; USD 10,000; HKD 80,000
Initial subscription fee: Up to 5% of the issue price
Investment manager fees: 1.5% per annum
Dealing frequency: Daily, 11.59am Irish time
Website(2) : https://www.valuepartners-group.com/en/value-partners-asian-food-and-nutrition-fund

(1) HKSFC authorization is not a recommendation or endorsement of a scheme nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of a scheme or its performance. It does not mean the scheme is suitable for all investors nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors.
* The Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) is the European Commission's regulatory framework for managing and selling mutual funds. UCITS funds can be registered and sold in any country in the European Union using unified regulatory and investor protection requirements.
(2) The website has not been reviewed by the HKSFC.
(3) The Fund is a sub-fund of Value Partners Ireland Fund ICAV (the "Company"). The Company is both authorized and supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland ("Central Bank") as an undertaking for collective investment in transferable securities pursuant to the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011. Authorization of the Company by the Central Bank shall not constitute a warranty as to the performance of the Company and the Central Bank shall not be liable or the performance or default of the Company. The authorization of the Company is not an endorsement or guarantee of the Company by the Central Bank.

About Value Partners Group Limited
Value Partners, one of Asia's leading independent asset management firms, seeks to offer world-class investment services and products. Since its establishment in 1993, the Company has been a dedicated, specialist value investor in Greater China and Asia. In November 2007, Value Partners Group became the first asset management firm to be listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 806 HK). In addition to its Hong Kong headquarters, the firm operates in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and London. Value Partners' investment strategies cover equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives, real estate and quantitative investment solutions, for institutional and individual clients in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States. Value Partners is one of the leaders in ESG investing in Greater China and is committed to developing its ESG capabilities further. For more information, please visit www.valuepartners-group.com.

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Investment involves risk. The advertisement has not been reviewed by the HKSFC. Issuer: Value Partners Hong Kong Limited

RISK DISCLOSURE
— Value Partners Asian Food and Nutrition Fund (The "Fund") primarily invests in the equity securities of companies engaged in or profit from any activity forming part of the food and beverage nutrition value chain based, or carrying out their business, in the Asia (ex-Japan) region which the Investment Manager believes contribute positively to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") attributes along the value chain.
— The Fund may subject to risks associated with ESG investing, including concentration and exclusion risks, subjective judgment in investment selection, etc..
— The Fund invests in concentrated region/sector and subjects to higher level of risks than a fund having a more diverse portfolio of investments.
— The Fund's equity portfolio may include small- and mid-cap companies. Investments in such companies may involve greater risks. The stock of such companies may also have lower liquidity and their prices are more volatile to adverse economic developments than those of larger capitalisation companies in general.
— The Fund may also invest in derivatives and engage in securities financing transactions which can involve material risks, e.g. counterparty default risk, collateral reinvestment risk or liquidity risk, and may expose the Fund to significant losses.
— In respect of the distribution classes for the Fund, the Investment Manager currently intends to make monthly dividend distribution. However, the distribution rate is not guaranteed. Distribution yield is not indicative of the return of the Fund. Distribution may be paid from capital of the Fund. Investors should note that where the payment of distributions are paid out of capital, this represents and amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of the amount you originally invested or capital gains attributable to that and may result in an immediate decrease of the net asset value per share of the Fund.
— You should not make investment decision on the basis of this advertisement alone. Please read the prospectus for details and risk factors.

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Avance Clinical at ASCO & BIO 2023: Early Phase Oncology Trials Increasingly Elaborate and Demand More Patients

ADELAIDE, AUS & SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Avance Clinical, the leading award-winning Australian and North American CRO that offers ClinicReady and GlobalReady for early phase biotech companies to speed up the path to regulatory approval, says early phase oncology studies are increasingly more complex and demand more patients. Avance's ClinicReady and GlobalReady service platforms offer significant benefits to product development in oncology.

Avance Clinical's Chief Scientific Officer, Gabriel Kremmidiotis

According to Avance Clinical's Chief Scientific Officer Gabriel Kremmidiotis who is part of the Avance Clinical team attending ASCO:

"Recently, Phase I clinical trial designs in Oncology patients have become more elaborate and include elements of dose escalation, dose expansion and assessment of drug combinations. This, in addition to the increasing number of new emerging therapeutics, has increased the demand for fast progress through the early phases of development and a greater demand for access to patients."

"Utilizing Australia's regulatory environment and high-quality oncology experts, Avance Clinical is able to facilitate a fast project launch and seamless transition across different parts of modular oncology protocol designs. Studies start in Australia and, at appropriate stages, expand to the US as determined by patient accrual number requirements for each study."

"Retaining the majority of backend services (biostatistics, data management, pharmacokinetics and medical writing) in Australia ensures the highest degree of financial benefit for our clients through the Australian R&D tax incentive."

Avance Clinical CEO, Yvonne Lungershausen, Chief Scientific Officer Gabriel Kremmidiotis, and Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Jorgen Mould are featured in a new Global Health video on Reuters news service about the importance of quality clinical trials as part of the drug development process.

The Global Health program brings together 100 leaders and executives from various sectors of the Private and Public Healthcare Industry.

Avance Clinical CEO, Yvonne Lungershausen and Executive VP North American Operations John Mann attended the Global Health Summit and Yvonne was a leading panelist.

Avance Clinical is at the cutting edge of clinical trial technology and has recently been ranked as the world leader in decentralised clinical trials (DCT) technology adoption by GlobalData and Clinical Trial Arena in the CRO sector.

The report found 46% of Avance Clinical's trials incorporated some elements of DCT technologies in 2022 including telemedicine, remote monitoring, and digital data collection. The DCT report also noted that Avance Clinical's staff training in the latest technologies was a key factor in the ranking. See the full report here. https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/features/year-in-review-dct-2022/

Avance Clinical's unique GlobalReady offering enables biotechs that have completed early-phase trials in Australia to rapidly and seamlessly transition to the US in preparation for FDA approvals, all with the one CRO and dedicated teams across both regions, which reduces time and cost and delivers quality data.

There are currently more than 280 Phase III global trials that have conducted their Phase I study in Australia, which demonstrates Australian data acceptability with the FDA and other major regulatory authorities. More than 40 biotech clients are now taking advantage of Avance Clinical's GlobalReady program.

This seamless GlobalReady journey is designed so biotechs can:
– Take advantage of the Australian early-phase clinical trial landscape (No IND and 43.5% tax rebate)
– Transition or expand into North America for later phases – without changing CROs (retain study knowledge and processes/team)
– Seamlessly operationalize global dose-escalation and dose-expansion trials across the two regions
– Harness significant speed and cost advantages
– Be assured of quality data – transferable and readily acceptable by the FDA and other regulatory authorities

Book a meeting with Avance Clinical at ASCO https://www.avancecro.com/event/asco-2023-chicago-il/
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Find out more:
Learn about the Australian Advantage here https://www.avancecro.com/the-australian-advantage/
For more information about the benefits of running your next study with Avance Clinical
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About Avance Clinical

Avance Clinical is the largest premium full-service Australian and North American CRO delivering quality clinical trials, with globally accepted data, in Australia, New Zealand and the US for international biotechs. The company's clients are biotechs in their drug development phases that need fast, agile, and adaptive solution-oriented clinical research services.

Frost & Sullivan Awards
Avance Clinical, a Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific CRO Market Leadership Award recipient for the past three years, has been providing CRO services in the region for more than 24 years.

Pre-clinical through to Phase I and Beyond
Avance Clinical offers pre-clinical consultancy services with their experienced ClinicReady team right through to Phase I and beyond clinical services leveraging significant Government incentive rebates of up to 43.5% and rapid start-up regulatory processes that are available in Australia. With experience across more than 110 therapeutic indications, Avance Clinical can deliver world-class, high-quality, internationally accepted data suitable for FDA and EMA review.

Technology
Avance Clinical uses state-of-the-art technology and gold-standard systems across all functional areas to provide clients with the most effective processes. Medidata, Oracle, Zelta, Veeva and Medrio are just some of Avance's technology partners.
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QuickHR Celebrates Women’s Achievements with Annual Woman of Excellence Award

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – In a move to celebrate the achievements of exceptional women at the workplace, award-winning HR & Payroll solution provider QuickHR holds its annual Woman of Excellence Award in March 2023.

The award was launched last year in conjunction with International Women's Day and is part of QuickHR's commitment to promoting gender equality in the workplace.

"We are delighted to have built on the success of last year's awards event which allowed us to honour more powerful women this year. I hope that this award will be a symbol of hope for a better future, where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential and be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their background or identity," says QuickHR's Managing Director Mr Suki Bajaj.

As a leading cloud HR software provider in Singapore, QuickHR believes in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where we can empower women who have shown strength and empathy despite the challenges.

Reflecting on the winners, Mr Bajaj added, "We are beyond grateful to Joanna, Beatrice, Puja, and Durga for sharing their inspirational stories. They have all faced adversity along the way, but they have overcome these challenges with courage and compassion, and they are now role models for other women."

These four notable women who are all leaders in their respective fields have emerged as the winners of QuickHR's Woman of Excellence Award 2023.

With solid courage and determination, Joanna Khoo decided to leverage her HR experience as a recruitment consultant and work with in-house HR across startups and MNCs.

She is now the Director of People & Organisation at Partior Pte Ltd where she demonstrates her exceptional HR expertise and her passion for creating a positive workplace culture.

With her spearheading numerous initiatives such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion, Partior was able to receive honourable nationwide recognition awards and promote a more inclusive, kinder and compassionate society.

Beatrice Liu, the Chief Everything Officer at Oriental Remedies Group, is described by her colleagues as someone who champions diversity in a highly competitive and male-dominated TCM industry.

In just 4 years, her strong dedication has driven them to become one of the promising companies leading transformation for continued growth in a post-pandemic world.

She empowers her team by building an environment where everyone can bring their best and gain fulfilment when the projects come to fruition.

As a mother of two young boys and the boss of the company, she was able to achieve a healthy work-life balance where she can fulfil her family goals and pursue business growth for the organisation.

Puja Shah, the Senior HR Manager of VFlowTech, started as a recruitment specialist and moved onto conquering larger-scoped Human Resource roles where she was able to design strategic HR initiatives.

When she first joined VFlowTech, it was a small start-up made up of only few members. But she was not deterred by the challenges during the early stages, and she worked hard to ensure smooth running of HR operations.

With the leadership, empathy, respect, and inclusivity Ms Puja has shown, she was able to foster a strong team spirit that attracted top talent to their organisation, resulting in progressive business growth across the globe.

Durgalakshmi Sathiakumar, the Group Chief Operating Officer of Shiok Meats, moved to Singapore to carry out comprehensive research work towards food safety, security, and protection of the environment.

She was able to collaborate with world class clinician scientists and industrial giants in the field of pharmaceutical industry, allowing her to learn what it takes to move a product from the R&D to the market.

Through her exemplary work and attitude, she joined Shiok Meats as a business and operations manager and grew to be Chief Operating Officer within a few years.

Her years of experience enabled her to become a transformational leader who strives to motivate her team, make a positive impact on the planet and be an inspiration for the future generations.

About QuickHR by Enable Business

QuickHR was developed by Enable Business, a cutting-edge B2B SaaS company headquartered in Singapore, as a holistic cloud-based Human Resource Management System (HRMS) that introduces an innovative approach to address the concerns of traditional HR platforms. Enable Business helps management and HR professionals navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape by covering all aspects of human resource and workforce management.

For more information about QuickHR, please visit www.quickhr.co or the company's official
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For business inquiries: Serena, Business Development Manager, +65 6908 8158 and business@quickhr.co .

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Virtual Asset Industry Leaders Launch Association in Hong Kong to Provide a Forum for Collaboration, whilst Spearheading the Best in Both Commercial Innovation and Sound Protection

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – To support Hong Kong's position at the forefront of the global virtual asset ("VA") space, a group of VA industry leaders in the city and around the world have come together to form a non-profit association that serves as an active conduit between industry practitioners, regulators, and participants in the industry. The association, named Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Asset Association ("HKLVAA" or the "Association"), aims to be a forum for collaboration and coordination between leaders and key stakeholders in the VA industry in Hong Kong and around the world who are seeking to establish a presence in the city, and to help facilitate the development of Hong Kong as a leading international VA hub.

HKLVAA was co-initiated and chaired by Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (VSFG) ( https://www.vsfg.com/ ). Its subsidiary, Venture Smart Asia Limited, is the first SFC-approved virtual asset manager. Mr. Chu remarked: "We are thrilled to establish this association in Hong Kong to promote a stronger dialogue between those currently in the VA industry, traditional institutional firms, clients and supervisory bodies. We have always seen opportunities for VA development, but a lack of clarity has often prevented market participants from entering this space. By leveraging our collective expertise, resources and influence, we can help build a more robust and sustainable ecosystem for VA in Hong Kong that will benefit clients, investors and market participants around the world."

Among the founding members of the Association are SFC-licensed corporations with an uplift or approval for VA activities in Hong Kong, including but not limited to Axion Global Asset Management Limited (AGAM) ( https://www.agam.hk/ ), HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited ( https://www.hashkey.com/en/ ), MaiCapital Limited ( https://www.maicapital.io/ ), Venture Smart Asia Limited ( https://www.vsfg.com/ ) and Victory Securities Company Limited ( https://www.victorysec.com.hk/zh-hk ). Other core members include those who are applying for SFC licences for VA-related activities, such as Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange Limited (HKVAX) ( https://www.hkvax.com/ ), as well as other global industry players, for instance Animoca Brands ( https://www.animocabrands.com/ ), a global leader in metaverse and blockchain games, and other companies such as BEOSIN Technology Limited ( https://beosin.com/?lang=en-US ), BitGo Inc. ( https://www.bitgo.com/ ) and GSR International Inc. ( https://www.gsr.io/ ) have also joined the Association.

"We're excited to support HKLVAA to help develop industry standards and guidelines to promote compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices, whilst continuing to foster innovation resulting from new technologies and business models," said Mr. Michel Lee, Executive President of HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited, a member of the corporate group behind HashKey Pro, one of the first virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong to obtain a licence from the SFC.

Mr. Kennix Chan, Executive Director of Victory Securities Company Limited, also expressed enthusiasm to be one of the founding members of HKLVAA, stating: "Our team is looking forward to working alongside all industry pioneers to build a sustainable and inclusive VA ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders." Victory Securities Company Limited is the first licensed corporation to be permitted to provide the full spectrum of virtual asset dealing and advisory services in Hong Kong and which has recently obtained approval of the SFC to manage investment funds comprising up to 100% virtual assets.

AGAM, a specialised digital asset manager, welcomed the establishment of the Association. "We are thrilled to be part of this important industry initiative to propel the VA industry forward by bringing together key stakeholders, facilitating collaboration, and promoting best practices." said Mr. Gavin Ho, Strategy Director of AGAM.

Henry Yu & Associates (HYA) ( http://www.lylawoffice.com/ ) will serve as the Secretary General of the Association. Mr. Henry Yu, founding partner of HYA and one of the first blockchain lawyers in Hong Kong, is excited about the establishment of the Association and is happy to take on a role in the Policy Committee, stating: "Regulations and standards are always important. Through HKLVAA, we are happy to help coordinate and formulate VA-related directives, and, at the same time, provide public education on the latest guidelines and trends in the industry."

The establishment of HKLVAA reflects the growing importance of VA in Hong Kong and the need for a more coordinated approach to regulation in this emerging industry. To play an active role in the industry, HKLAVAA will provide input on government, legislative and regulatory policy consultations and proposals in order to help develop norms and standards for the VA industry, while holding regular meetings and events to facilitate dialogue and information sharing among its members. The Association hopes that by working together to build a stronger and appropriate regulatory framework, it can help position Hong Kong as a leading international VA hub, and cement Hong Kong's position in building the future of finance.

Member application is now open. More details and the official launch date of the Association will be announced in Q3, 2023.

For more information, please contact Natalie Ko (natalie.ko@vsfg.com).

About HKLVAA
Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Asset Association ("HKLVAA") is a non-profit association that serves as an active conduit between industry practitioners, regulators, and new participants in the industry. It aims to be a forum for collaboration and coordination between leaders and key stakeholders in virtual asset industry in Hong Kong and around the world who are seeking to establish a presence in the city. HKLVAA hopes that by working together to build a stronger and appropriate regulatory framework, it can help position Hong Kong as a leading international virtual asset hub.

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Web3 and virtual asset industry groups, paired with new licensing regime, open up the potential of Hong Kong’s digital economy

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Two new Hong Kong industry associations, Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Assets Association (HKLVAA) and Web3 Harbour, today announced a shared commitment to the long-term growth and development of the virtual asset economy and decentralized internet in a joint debut at Radical Finance Asia. Industry leaders from Animoca Brands, DLA Piper, and WHub are among the founding board members of Web3 Harbour, with PwC Hong Kong as a knowledge partner, while HKLVAA counts representatives from SFC-licensed corporations with an uplift or approval for virtual asset activities in Hong Kong as founding members. These include HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited, Venture Smart Asia Limited, Victory Securities Company Limited, Axion Global Asset Management Limited, and MaiCapital Limited.

"The strong reception from stakeholders for these new industry groups is a testament to the need for greater collaboration across the sector," said Lawrence Chu, Co-founder and Chairman of VSFG, parent company of Hong Kong's first SFC-approved virtual asset manager, who serves on the founding boards of both associations. "While HKLVAA and Web3 Harbour serve different membership bases and will adopt unique approaches to address members' needs, both prioritise knowledge sharing and regulatory clarity in their efforts to accelerate the development and adoption of Web3 technologies in Hong Kong."

"Our shared principles and desire for cross-industry coordination will help establish Hong Kong as a Web3 innovation capital and virtual assets hub for the world," said Web3 Harbour's founding chair Gary Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Terminal 3 and formerly the CEO of the South China Morning Post. "We look forward to working with stakeholders from across many sectors, including other associations that have been supporting the fintech, blockchain, and digital asset industries."

Both associations continue to accept membership applications and will launch community activities, research efforts, and educational programming in July.

In response to the new regulatory regime for virtual asset service platforms taking effect in Hong Kong on 1 June, Mr Chu commented, "HKLVAA represents the interests of virtual asset entities licensed, or seeking licensing, in Hong Kong, and we will continue to work with the city's government and regulators to enhance and showcase Hong Kong's comparative advantages as a global fintech hub."

In reference to the industry's future, Mr Liu noted, "Web3 is growing at an unprecedented pace, and even with macro headwinds, the market is expected to reach billions of users and trillions of dollars in value by 2030. By convening and engaging a community to address the opportunities and challenges in our industry, Web3 Harbour aims to create a 'model market' in Hong Kong which is committed to the long-term development of a decentralized internet that maximizes the societal and economic benefits of blockchain technologies."

For more information about HKLVAA, please contact Natalie Ko (natalie.ko@vsfg.com).

For more information about Web3 Harbour, please visit www.web3harbour.org or contact Kathy Brewin (kathy@web3harbour.org).

About Web3 Harbour
Web3 Harbour is a nonprofit association based in Hong Kong dedicated to engaging and representing Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders to promote a pro-innovation, pro-collaboration, and truly inclusive environment for the development of the decentralised internet and virtual asset economy. The association's core activities convene stakeholders from across sectors for open knowledge-sharing, upskilling, critical discourse, and networking.

About Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Assets Association
Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Asset Association (HKLVAA) is a nonprofit association that serves as an active conduit between industry practitioners, regulators, and new participants in the industry. It aims to be a forum for collaboration and coordination between leaders and key stakeholders in the virtual asset industry in Hong Kong and around the world who are seeking to establish a presence in the city. HKLVAA hopes that by working together to build a stronger and appropriate regulatory framework, it can help position Hong Kong as a leading international virtual asset hub.

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Creating a blueprint for Web3: Hong Kong business leaders unite to accelerate innovation and investment in digital assets and the decentralised internet

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Web3 Harbour, a nonprofit industry association representing Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders, today revealed its founding board and early member organisations during a panel session at Radical Finance Asia. The association also announced that it will officially launch community and research activities in July, including regular forums for leadership exchanges, startup pitches, and industry education.

Web3 Harbour's founding chair will be Gary Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Terminal 3, and formerly the CEO of the South China Morning Post. Lawrence Chu, Co-founder and Chairman of VSFG, parent company of Hong Kong's first SFC-approved virtual asset manager, will serve as the association's founding vice-chair. Member organisations include AngelHub, Animoca Brands, DLA Piper, Finoverse, FoundersHK, hi.com, HKG DAO, Memeland, PwC Hong Kong, Stratford Finance, Terminal 3, VSFG, Web3 Marketing Association, and WHub. InvestHK has also expressed their support to the association.

"Web3 Harbour is committed to promoting a pro-innovation, pro-collaboration, and truly inclusive environment for Web3 development in Hong Kong," said Mr Liu. "We look forward to working with stakeholders from across many sectors, including other associations that have been supporting the fintech, blockchain, and digital asset industries."

Yat Siu, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, commented: "Hong Kong is becoming a global leader in virtual asset trading and infrastructure. It is important to have local organisations like Web3 Harbour that unite the industry's brightest minds. Animoca Brands, headquartered in Hong Kong, is happy to join Web3 Harbour and amplify our collective efforts to advance the local development of Web3 and the open metaverse. Together, we will forge new frontiers and drive the mass adoption of the decentralised internet."

"We are building a platform for open discussion and cooperation to equip and support Web3 innovators in Hong Kong, and I am truly thrilled to be part of this remarkable journey," added Karena Belin, Co-founder of WHub and AngelHub, and a founding board member for Web3 Harbour. "Aligned with our unwavering passion for driving impactful change and fostering an open ecosystem, WHub and AngelHub stand as dedicated partners of this association, and we are honoured to serve its mission alongside the esteemed board and exceptional member organisations."

A coordinated community will help inform policy and regulation that accelerates Web3 innovation

Web3 is growing at an unprecedented pace, and even with macro headwinds, the market is expected to reach billions of users and trillions of dollars in value by 2030. Despite this massive opportunity, obscure terminology, insufficient understanding, opaque policies, inconsistent regulations, and varying degrees of leadership conviction remain barriers to Web3 growth. By convening and engaging a community to address these issues, Web3 Harbour aims to create a 'model market' in Hong Kong which is committed to the long-term development of a decentralised internet that maximises the societal and economic benefits of blockchain technologies.

Numerous industry leaders have been convening over the past year to exchange knowledge, opinions, and aspirations about Hong Kong's Web3 environment. Among them is Lawrence Chu, Web3 Harbour's founding vice-chair.

"While the benefits of Web3 are clear, its development will require an inclusive and action-oriented community that can promote responsible and sustainable change," commented Mr Chu. "The entrepreneurial, investment, and policy momentum in Hong Kong make it a prime market for the launch of an association that will become the champion for this industry and its future."

"The emergence of digital assets has created infinite possibilities for entrepreneurs," added Minh Do, co-chief operating officer of Animoca Brands and a founding board member for Web3 Harbour. "Establishing a forum now in which startups, investors, business leaders, and regulators can collaborate and address the opportunities and challenges that come with this new technology will benefit everyone."

For more information, please visit www.web3harbour.org or contact Kathy Brewin (kathy@web3harbour.org).

About Web3 Harbour
Web3 Harbour is a nonprofit association based in Hong Kong dedicated to engaging and representing Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders to promote a pro-innovation, pro-collaboration, and truly inclusive environment for the development of the decentralised internet and virtual asset economy. The association's core activities convene stakeholders from across sectors for open knowledge-sharing, upskilling, critical discourse, and networking.

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Chic Hong Kong boosts Hong Kong-Shenzhen economic dynamics

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Chic Hong Kong, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, concluded successfully yesterday. The HKTDC brought together nearly 80 exhibitors showcasing over 130 brands at the three-day shopping festival in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

A flagship event of Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, Chic Hong Kong enabled Hong Kong brands to reach a wider consumer base and provided them a stepping stone to the mainland market. The shopping festival brought together nearly 80 exhibitors, of which 40% are new to the mainland market. The 3-day event attracted 200,000 visitors, facilitating trade between and boosting consumption in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "The success of Chic Hong Kong creates opportunities for Hong Kong brands to tap into the mainland market. It also underlines Hong Kong's commitment to deepen cooperation with the mainland and drive high-quality development in the GBA."

The shopping festival comprised three themed exhibition areas: Chic Living, Chic Style and Chic Taste, highlighting a diversity of trendy products from Hong Kong.

One of the exhibitors Mr Angus Au, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Allklear said, "Chic Hong Kong is our first attempt to explore the Mainland China market after the resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and the mainland. The event gave us a better understanding of the huge potential of healthy foods in the mainland market and consumer preferences in the Greater Bay Area."

Another exhibitor Ms Li, a representative from Telford said, "We brought over 30 cases of tea, which sold out on the first night, with some customers immediately placing orders online. Thanks to strong social media promotion, joining this event was very effective in raising our brand awareness and helping us test the market response to our new products."

In addition to products, Chic Hong Kong also featured over 100 activities, such as Hong Kong artist Gigi Yim's live performance, the grand finals of the GBA 9+2 street dance competition, a demonstration of KamCha Hong Kong Style Milk Tea brewing, a cappella performances, magic shows and more. Moreover, social media influencers from Guangdong and Hong Kong, including renowned Hong Kong vegetarian expert Mr Elvis Chan and ketogenic diet expert Ms Hayden Leung demonstrated how to prepare healthy delicacies for festival visitors.

The HKTDC will continue launching a series of promotional campaigns in the GBA. The Support Scheme for Pursuing Development in the Mainland will also organise business tours and provide training for companies. Furthermore, the HKTDC's GoGBA one-stop platform, GBA Centre and GoGBA business support centres provide year-round consultation, information and business matching services for Hong Kong and overseas businesses and help Hong Kong businesses seek opportunities in the GBA and expand via the Hong Kong platform. The HKTDC will continue to bring exhibitors from the GBA to Hong Kong to seize business opportunities.

The HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box), Digital Academy and E-tailing Academy will continue to provide comprehensive business support and training for SMEs, to help them upgrade and transform and capture opportunities in the GBA.

Websites
– Chic HK: https://portal.hktdc.com/chic-hk/
– Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
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About 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. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

About Create Hong Kong

Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are to nurture talent and facilitate start-ups, explore markets, promote cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promote Hong Kong as Asia's creative capital and foster a creative atmosphere in the community.

Disclaimer for Hong Kong Masterpiece Gallery 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, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

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CROSSTEC Group (3893.HK) Changes for Strong Capability

HONG KONG, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – CROSSTEC Group Holdings Limited (HKEX stock code: 3893) has updated various recent changes, including its shareholding structure, the composition of Board committees, management team, and main office location. This is anticipated the changes benefit the further development of the Company.

At present, the retail shareholders in the market occupy the largest part of the shareholding holdings of the Company. According to information from the Disclosure of Interests on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CGH (BVI) Limited owned by ex-Chairman and his wife has been no longer the major shareholder of CROSSTEC Group since early March this year due to shares sold in the market. The changes to the shareholding structure enable us to create value for more shareholders.

Since the new appointments of the Chairman of the Board Mr. Hu Xiongjie last December and the new Chief Executive Officer Mr. Lam Wing Hung this March, the Group has reorganised its Board structure and management team. With good leadership by Mr. Hu, Group Chairman and Mr. Lam, Chief Executive Officer, Finance Director and Joint Company Secretary, the Group is driving growth gradually. The members of the Board of Directors have also been expanded to two Executive Directors, one Non- Executive Director and four Independent Non- Executive Directors.

In April this year, the Company moved its headquarters and principal place of business in Hong Kong to a new location in North Point. This move can make cost efficiency in addition to providing staff a more spacious and more comfortable working environment. It shows that the Management cares about staff and values their sense of belongings in the office. We look forward to working together with our staff to create business success.

Media enquiries:
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About CROSSTEC Group Holdings Limited
CROSSTEC Group Holdings Limited is principally engaged in the provision of bespoke and total interior design solutions to the retail stores and property facilities of global luxury brands, which covers a wide range of services including millwork and furniture provision, facade development and fabrication, interior solutions, design, maintenance and project consultancy. The Group has been conducting its business since 1999 and has been developing its business to China, US, Europe, Middle East and other Asian countries. Please visit www.crosstec.com.hk for details.

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INVEST Fair 2023: Grow Your Money Lahh! to be held on 3rd & 4th June 2023 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's largest independent platform for investor relations, market data tools and investor education, today announced the launch of INVEST Fair, Malaysia's largest investment fair. Under the vibrant theme of "Grow Your Money Lahh!", this year's event encourages participants to "Simplify investing through diversifying assets".

Held from 10am – 9pm on 3rd June (Saturday) and 10am – 7pm on 4th June (Sunday), INVEST Fair will host more than 50 expert speakers from the field of finance and investment. These professionals will share their wealth of knowledge through 50 enriching sessions, covering a broad spectrum of topics including the latest market outlook, sector insights, investment knowledge, trading skills, cryptocurrency, and property investment. Selected sessions will be conducted in Malay and Chinese to inspire all Malaysians to be prudent and savvy investors.

In addition to the enriching sessions and valuable investment insights, more than RM20,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.

"We are excited to host INVEST Fair 2023, aiming to provide an interactive and educational platform for both seasoned and novice investors," said Mr Christopher Lee, CEO of ShareInvestor Group, who will deliver the welcome address. "This event is a great opportunity for attendees to gain insights from a rich line-up of experts and to network with key industry players."

Guest of Honour, YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi Bin Ramli, Minister of Economy Malaysia will deliver the Ministerial Address at 10am on Saturday 3rd June 2023, after the opening address from Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, the CEO of Bursa Malaysia.

One of the highlights of the two-day event is the special session by Mr Robert P. Miles, an internationally acclaimed keynote presenter, author, and distinguished authority on Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. He will share his expertise on "How to Become a Value Investor Like Warren Buffett", a must-attend session for all Warren Buffett enthusiasts.

For more information on the event and registration details, please visit our official website at https://my.invest-fair.com/

Media passes are available upon request.

Media Contact :
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About ShareInvestor ( www.shareinvestorholdings.com )

A leading regional media and technology company, ShareInvestor Pte Ltd (SI) was founded in 1999 to empower investors to make informed investment decisions. SI focuses on providing investor relations, market data and investor education services, and operates the largest investor relations network in the region.

SI Group has over 130 employees in four countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia). It has also made strategic investments in investor relations/public relations firm, Waterbrooks Consultants Pte Ltd ( https://www.waterbrooks.com.sg/ ), and Singapore's leading social media platform for investors, Investing Note Pte Ltd ( https://www.investingnote.com ).

SI ( https://www.shareinvestor.com/ ) provides online market data for multiple markets across its online platform tools ShareInvestor Station(TM), ShareInvestor WebPro(TM) and ShareInvestor Mobile. Its other products include Investor-One (https://www.investor-one.com/), a website on investor education, market news, corporate developments, and data analytics; as well as Inve$t, the e-magazine published weekly in Singapore and Malaysia.

SI organises financial investment seminars and conferences for investors. Its annual large-scale events INVEST Fair(TM) ( https://investfair.com.sg) in Singapore and Malaysia draws thousands of participants.

About InvestingNote (www.investingnote.com)

Investing Note is the largest and most interactive platform for investments in Singapore and Malaysia. We're here to make investing Fun & Profitable!

It is a community-driven platform designed specifically to help investors and traders to share ideas on stocks, personal finance, news and insights through social networking and a variety of useful investment tools.

Previously, the company (Investing Note Pte Ltd) has received funding support from Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH).

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