HKTDC Education & Careers Expo opens in late January

HONG KONG, Jan 15, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The 33rd Education & Careers Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 to 28 January (Thursday to Sunday). Divided into Education and Careers sections, the Expo assembles over 800 institutions from 17 countries and regions, offering comprehensive information on studies, training and career opportunities. More than 3,000 job opportunities are available, with some employers offering on-the-spot interviews. The public is welcome to attend and it’s free of charge.

Speaking at today’s press conference to announce details of the expo, Jenny Koo, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, said: “Themed Go with Your Passion, Go Beyond Limits, the Expo serves as a crucial nexus, congregating a multitude of educational institutions, professional bodies, public entities and private enterprises. These organisations collaboratively deliver up-to-date information on education, skill enhancement and job opportunities. Serving as a comprehensive one-stop platform, the expo enables students to engage exhibitors directly. This not only fosters a more profound understanding of both local, mainland China and international study programmes and considerations but also aids students in identifying suitable academic institutions. On the other hand, a number of government departments, public entities and private enterprises are actively recruiting at the Expo. This presents abundant opportunities for job seekers, enabling them to strategically map out their career paths.”

Education-themed zones offer details of local and overseas education programmes

This year’s Expo features four education-themed zones:

Local Studies Zone exhibitors include an array of Hong Kong universities, and tertiary colleges, such as The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Vocational Training Council; and three local private universities;

Overseas, Mainland China & Macao Education Zone offers overseas education consulting services for 16 countries and regions, such as Europe, America, Asia and mainland China;

Lifelong Learning Zone explores continuing education courses on technology education and more;

Youth Zone provides information on continuing education and career planning, including summer jobs, internship opportunities and full-time positions.

On-the-spot job interviews available at the Career-themed Zones

The career-themed zones provide more than 3,000 job opportunities, facilitating job seekers to understand the latest employment information and job market trends. Along with 18 government departments and 9 public organisations joining the Expo, a variety of private sector entities – such as banks and insurance companies, professional services and more – will also attend the fair to recruit talents. At the Recruitment Square, job search platforms and employers from public and private companies will accept applications from graduates, entry-level job seekers and experienced professionals and will conduct on-site interviews at the fairground. Visitors can bring their resumes to the expo and apply for posts that interest them.

Four themes introduce career trends and prospects

The four-day event features more than 100 stimulating activities under four main themes. The primary theme of Arts & Culture brings in representatives from West Kowloon Cultural District Authority to share insights on the pursuit of artistic dreams, while Mr Tom Chan, Founder and Creative Director of Boom Theatre, will share his success story on the production of Our Journal of Springtime, the longest-running musical in Hong Kong. The second theme focusing on Innovation & Technology will feature representatives from The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong Institute of Construction and others to present an array of career opportunities intimately linked with the disciplines of engineering and technology at the expo. The Rocket Academy is going to host a seminar on soft skills for success in the technology world. Mr Raymond Mak, Co-founder & CEO of Farmacy HK Limited, will share his career path in the innovation and technology sector. For the theme of Greater Bay Area Opportunities, as well as Aviation & Maritime, experts will discuss career prospects in Nansha, while The Hong Kong International Aviation Academy will share on the steps to pursue a pilot career.

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Speaking at a press conference to introduce this year’s Education & Careers Expo, Jenny Koo, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director, said: “The Expo serves as a crucial nexus, congregating a multitude of educational institutions, professional bodies, public entities and private enterprises. These organisations collaboratively deliver up-to-date information on education, skill enhancement and job opportunities.”

Representatives from different organisations provide details of key expo events at the press conference, offering the latest information on education, training and careers. Pictured from left to right are Foong Leung, Head of Operations, Rocket Academy; Carol Tang, Deputy Director, Communications and Public Relations Office, Vocational Training Council; Jenny Koo, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC; Dr Terry Lam, Senior Lecturer (Digital Screen Design), School of Film and Television, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; and Steven Lui, Executive Director and Head Coach, HKCareers

Education & Careers Expo Website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkeducationexpo/en

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About HKTDC

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Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong Establish

HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong (“COEAHK” or “the Association”), a non-governmental organization focusing on occupational education, held its founding ceremony cum dinner at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong today. Honorary Chairman of COEAHK, Dr. Liu Yung-chau, and Chairman of the Council, Prof. Wong Yuk-shan, attended the event. Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong SAR, Mr. Eric Chan Kwok-ki, officiated and spoke at the ceremony. Other prominent guests present included Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR, Mr. He Jing; Executive Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Guangdong Provincial Committee, Mr. Guo Hanyi; President of the Legislative Council, Mr. Andrew Leung Kwan-Yin; Member of National People’s Congress Standing Committee, Ms. Starry Lee Wai-king; Secretary for Education, Dr. Christine Choi Yuk-lin; Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Prof. Sun Dong; Minister of the Education and Technology Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR, Prof. Wang Weiming; Minister of the Youth Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR, Mr. Zhang Zhihua; Vice Minister of the Education and Technology Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR, Ms. Wu Cheng; Deputy Director of the Education Department of Guangdong Province, Mr. Feng Wei; and Deputy of National People’s Congress PRC, Mr. Stanley Ng Chau-pei.

Group photo of officiating guests: From left to right, front row: Dr. Christine Choi Yuk-lin, Ms. Starry Lee Wai-king, Mr. Guo Hanyi, Mr. He Jing, Dr. Liu Yung-chau, Chief Secretary for Administration Mr. Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Prof. Wong Yuk-Shan, President Mr. Andrew Leung Kwan-Yin, Prof. Sun Dong, Mr. Stanley Ng Chau-pei; From left to right, back row: Ms. Gladys Yam Ying-sim, Prof. Reggie Kwan Ching-ping, Dr. Liu Yi-man, Mr. Feng Wei, Mr. Zhang Zhihua, Dr. David Wong Yau-kar, Prof. Wang Weiming, Dr. Yau Sheung Mui Carrie Willis, Ms. Wu Cheng, Dr. Dorothy Chan Yuen Tak-fai, Mr. Perry Yiu Pak-leung

More than 300 guests from Hong Kong and mainland China, including leaders and experts from the Office of the Chief Secretary, Education Bureau, Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau were present to celebrate the significant occasion for the occupational education sector. Together they discussed development opportunities for occupational education in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area (“Greater Bay Area” or “GBA”) in the new era and work to promote exchange and cooperation on occupational education in China and Hong Kong and even internationally, striving to groom for the sector more outstanding technical personnel able to meet the development needs in the new era.

COEAHK has Dr. Liu Yung-chau as Honorary Chairman, Prof. Wong Yuk-shan as Chairman, two Deputy Chairman Dr. David Wong Yau-kar and Dr. Liu Yi Man, and six council members namely Dr. Yau Sheung Mui Carrie Willis, Prof. Reggie Kwan Ching-ping, Dr. Chan Cheuk-hay, Dr. Dorothy Chan Yuen Tak-fai, Mr. Perry Yiu Pak-leung and Ms. Gladys Yam Ying-sim. The 10 are all luminaries in the political, business and academic sectors who care about occupational education, and individuals from various sectors interested in occupational education will also participate in the Association’s work. Through exchange and cooperation, COEAHK will build a strong occupational education network and nurture talent with outstanding practical skills for society.

In his speech, Dr. Liu Yung-chau, Honorary Chairman of COEAHK, said, “I wish to thank our friends in and outside the industry for it is with their support and encouragement that COEAHK is officially founded. The Association will follow its mission of promoting development of occupational education in Hong Kong and exchange and cooperation between those in the sector in Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA, spreading the ‘craftsmanship spirit’ and nurturing various types of manufacturing and service talent in the new era. Also, on behalf of the Association, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you the cream of the crop in the community, and education and professional sectors for joining us tonight. We look forward to your continuing care and support, and also working with you to build and develop occupational education, helping groom talent and working hard for the prosperity and progress of Hong Kong and revitalisation of the Chinese nation.”

COEAHK will serve as a bridge that connects the government, and the business and occupational education sectors, heeding the perspective of students on the supply side, which is “to put to use what they have learned”, and that of enterprises on the demand side, which is “to hire the most capable for a job”. At present, the society has a strong demand for talent strong in practical skills, and there is a gap to be filled, yet occupational education colleges, employers and the Education Bureau have been working independently. The purpose of the Association is precisely to promote communication and cooperation between the education, business and political sectors between Hong Kong and mainland China, facilitating sharing of resources among occupational colleges, school-enterprise cooperation, industry-education integration and integrated development of the political and education sectors.

Currently, both Hong Kong and mainland China are facing labour shortage problem, especially in need of talent with specialized skills. Transformation and upgrade of young talent to meet social development needs is an important aspect in talent education. Prof. Wong Yuk-Shan, Chairman of COEAHK, said, “Based in Hong Kong, the Association has its eyes set on the GBA and the wider mainland China market. Our hope is to leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages and marrying them with national development strategies, focusing not only on Hong Kong’s occupational education, but also paying attention to the talent gap in the mainland, so as to aid the prosperous development of occupational education in both places, nurture professionals for the business sector, and contribute to socio-economic development. Moreover, we look forward to via more in-depth industry-education integration projects helping students master professional skills that meet the needs of society and pave their career development paths.”

John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, pointed out in his 2023 Policy Address that “Hong Kong will prosper only when its young people thrive” and thus it needs to “enhance the status of occupational and professional education and training and develop universities of applied sciences” to turn into a city with international and highly diversified post-secondary education and become “an international hub for post-secondary education”. Amid industrial upgrade and transformation, and rapidly developing technologies and as guided by the national strategy of “promoting the country through science and education”, young talent equipped with advanced professional skills are the solid force in “high quality development of occupational education”.

The setting up of COEAHK does not only match the development plan and economic transformation and upgrade of Hong Kong and the mainland, but agrees also to the urgent need for cooperation and inclusiveness among the different parties in society. Timely and trend commands, the Association can act as a bridge for the government, and the business and occupational education sectors in Hong Kong and mainland China to communicate and boost value, and does the same for the occupational education sectors of the two places. In the future, it will stive to pool all relevant forces and be devoted to developing occupational education and training talent, to the end of serving the country’s needs and promoting prosperity of the GBA. It will be a bridge that connects different parties in society, encouraging exchanges and cooperation and making positive contribution to the prosperity and development of occupational education.

About The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong

The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong is a non-governmental organization focusing on occupational education in the city. It is committed to promoting and strengthening the quality of occupational education in Hong Kong, exploring and engaging in exchange on occupational education theories and practices, helping promote development of occupational education in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, nurturing technological talent for innovation and technology companies, modern industries and service industries in the region. It endeavours to promote exchange and cooperation between Hong Kong and mainland China on occupational education development, especially in GBA cities, as well as facilitate exchange between occupational education institutions in Hong Kong and overseas. The Association is committed to uniting all those who care about occupational education in Hong Kong and the GBA and working hard to develop education and nurture talent.

Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Continues Supporting Talents in Food and Nutritional Sciences

HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) has successfully held the 2023-2024 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony today, together with The Chinese University of Hong Kong (“CUHK”), to award scholarships covering full tuition fees for a total of ten awardees for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Established by the Charity Fund and CUHK in 2023, the scholarship aims to encourage undergraduate and postgraduate students of CUHK’s Food and Nutritional Sciences (Hons) programme to pursue academic excellence. The three new awardees are: LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang from the Bachelor’s degree programme, and ZHOU Dandan from the PhD programme.

Apart from extending their support to new awardees, the Chairty Fund also made it a renewable scholarship which intends to support the students throughout their study period, so that the students could focus on their studies without worrying about their financial burden. The seven renewed awardees are CHAN Hoi Yi, HSU Po Ling, KWAN Ka Yi, LAM Shuk Fan, WONG Wai Yee from the Bachelor’s degree programme, and KEI Nelson, LIN Yuhong from the PhD programme.

Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, “As a leading food manufacturer in Hong Kong and worldwide, Nissin Foods is committed to discovering the possibilities of food and creating good tastes. We also believe that people working in the food industry must have the heart to serve society. That belief motivates us to establish the scholarship with CUHK to nurture outstanding and caring food professionals and even future industry leaders, so as to contribute to the development of the food industry in Hong Kong.”

Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, expressed his gratitude for the generosity of the Charity Fund, said, “The spirit of the founder of Nissin Foods, Mr Momofuku Ando, of being creative, staying curious and pushing boundaries in order to make a difference in our everyday lives, has inspired a lot of us. The determination to create foods to serve society remains at the heart of the operation in Nissin Foods; and their dedication to continue to nurture the next generation through supporting education in food science is truly admirable.”

At the ceremony, Mr. LAM Tsz Hang, on behalf of all the scholarship recipients, thanked the Charity Fund and CUHK for setting up the scholarship scheme and presented a letter of appreciation to the representative of the Charity Fund. He said, “As emphasized in one of the Nissin Foods Rules, ‘Strive for new experiences and wisdom. The future is bright for those who constantly challenge themselves.’ Your trust in our abilities inspires us to push beyond our limits and reach greater heights.”

Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK (middle left), attended the 2023-2024 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony today. The seven renewed awardees are: (front, from left to right) KWAN Ka Yi, HSU Po Ling, CHAN Hoi Yi, LAM Shuk Fan, WONG Wai Yee from the Bachelor programme, and KEI Nelson, LIN Yuhong from the PhD programme. The three new awardees this year are (back, from left to right) LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang from the Bachelor programme, and ZHOU Dandan from the PhD programme.

About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund

The Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community.

Nutrigene Launches Personalised Development Program to Intersect Genetics and Learning through DNA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Nutrigene Modern Sciences Sdn. Bhd. (“Nutrigene” or the “Company”), a pioneer in the field of science-driven approach for child development, proudly announces the nationwide launch of Personalised Development Program (PDP). Representing a paradigm shift in parenting and education, this initiative harnesses the power of DNA to harmonize nature and nurture, fostering the holistic development of children.

L-R: Joyce Chan, MD of Nutrigene Modern Sciences; Dato Dr, Gavin Voon; Dato Sri Chuah Poh Khiang; Benjamin Yuen, TVB artist; ⁠Dr Choo Wenxi, Founder & CEO of Nutrigene Modern Sciences; Shaun Tam, TVB artist; ⁠Dato Sri Tommy Lee; ⁠Tyler Teh, Director of Nutrigene Singapore; and ⁠Carven Chan, Director of Educational Program

TVB artists sharing experiences on their children’s DNA report with Dr Choo Wenxi, Founder & CEO of Nutrigene Modern Sciences

Dr. Choo Wenxi, Founder & CEO of Nutrigene, emphasises the transformative nature of the program, “We’re committed to transforming the concept of parenting through the power of DNA. PDP is more than an educational program, it’s a comprehensive approach to nurturing children’s psychological well-being alongside their academic growth. Our goal is to assist families in understanding and supporting their child’s unique needs holistically, thereby shaping their futures.”

PDP is designed to catalyse a shift in educational paradigms, focusing on the psychological as well as the academic development of children. The program is designed to nurture diverse developmental domains, encompassing language, numeracy, world discovery, motor skills, arts and music. Aligned with forward-thinking families, educators, and childcare professionals, Nutrigene envisions a more informed and comprehensive approach to child development, fostering collaborative ventures to empower educators and parenting coaches to excel in their fields.

Dr. Choo added, “Our hallmark RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising And Conventional) Career Talent DNA Test has been innovatively applied to early childhood development. This framework enables parents to comprehend their child’s inherent strengths and inclinations from a young age, facilitating more informed and supportive parenting.

Nutrigene is proud to offer both RIASEC Career Talent DNA Test and PDP as a holistic solution for parents. We aspire to assist 10,000 families to recognize that every child deserves to develop physically, mentally and academically in their unique way by 2025. We are open to collaborations with individuals and organisations who share our vision of unlocking the full potential of every child through innovative and personalised education.”

In tandem with the launch of the PDP, Nutrigene announces the inauguration of its maiden branch in Kuching, Sarawak. Beyond business expansion, this move underscores Nutrigene’s commitment to democratizing their innovative educational approach, ensuring every child receives an education tailored to their unique needs, shaping a brighter and fulfilling future.

With the introduction of the PDP and the opening of a new branch in Sarawak, Nutrigene is poised to redefine the standards of personalized education, showcasing unwavering dedication to nurturing and empowering the next generation to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Dr. Choo said, “Ensuring qualified and compassionate educators at our center is crucial. Nutrigene values each educator, acknowledging their pivotal role in shaping young minds, and is committed to enhancing their professional journey, offering career advancement opportunities and personal growth. We aim to create a nurturing environment where educators feel respected, supported and empowered to deliver their best.”

It’s 2024. Can Technology Drive a New Nigerian Economy?

LAGOS, NG, Jan 1, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Some 20+ years ago, in what keen observers have described as a “leapfrog” and as “the telecom revolution”, Nigeria leapfrogged from 400 thousand landlines to 80 million mobile lines in months. It remains the largest singular developmental stride Nigeria has taken in its 63 years of existence. Structured mass adoption of new technology enabled Nigeria to circumvent normal step-by-step processes to arrive at its destination ahead of time, and ahead of others who were there before them in the Telecom Industry.

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Deploying similar strategies, Nigeria can achieve similar outcomes in Clean Energy and Power, and in different areas of Technology. Take Artificial Intelligence (AI). McKinsey estimates that by the year 2030, the global AI economy will be at $16 trillion annually. (That’s larger than the entire American economy!)

So what will it take for Nigeria to stamp the AI revolution like we did in the Telecoms revolution?

I put this question to Ray Sharma a few weeks ago over dinner in an artsy and eclectic restaurant in London’s Tech City or Silicon Roundabout. Ray is one of earth’s most aggressive Technology Venture Capitalists with successes that include Expedia and Tinder. Ray agreed with me that primarily, it will take human resource.

Human resource is Nigeria’s abundant blessing. After India and China, Nigeria has the highest number of skilled Tech workforce in the diaspora. That’s an army waiting to be unleashed on the innovative gateway.

What about the in-country population? A whopping 160 million youth – below the age of 35. The vast majority of whom are smart, hungry, innovative, and trainable. Such a resource wealth can catapult any nation on earth when intention and strategy align. Recruit them and funnel them into Frontier Technologies. AI. Blockchain. Robotics. IoT, and the like.

Should Nigeria unleash her potential upon the AI space, with a modest ambition to capture 0.1% of the value of that emerging industry, in just 5 years, she would have created a $16 billion a year industry. And from just AI! Add Blockchain Technology, Fintech, IoT, Robotics, Clean Tech, Methanol and Hydrogen Production, etc, then you begin to envisage a horizon of endless possibilities.

What’s my point?

With her huge, young, smart, innovative and teachable workforce, plus a seemingly insatiable global tech market, Nigeria could create the kind of alternative national wealth and economy that will dwarf her entire budget and present economy.

Technology enables us to leapfrog, to deliver a Technology revolution, and create a new Nigeria with our international partners.

EdenBase (with Domineum) is partnering with us to create Tech Ecosystems like it did with London Tech City and in Switzerland. We are building out manufacturing capacity for Methanol and EV lithium-ion batteries. These will lay the foundation for our proposed AI-driven Renewable Smart Mini Grids to power our Innovation Parks and Tech Cities plus trigger massive manufacturing (Additive and Green) in partnership with Germany’s IMAPS Institute for Material Applications. We are building out the BPO (and other outsourcing) industry and will partner to prepare millions of Nigerian youth for careers in diverse technology-driven spaces ranging from the soft (data, AI, blockchain, etc) to the hard (hardware skills, welding, digital production, etc). We have partnered to develop and launch the world’s first mass V2X project where we manufacture/assemble Electric Vehicles (EV), powered by Renewable Energy (RE) with bi-directional charging/discharging capabilities that enables your EV to act as a generator that powers homes or factories after performing its ‘car duties’ of ferrying you around. Now that’s what a leapfrog looks like.

Clean energy and Intelligent RE Minigrids – powering and driving manufacturing. Productive Tech ecosystems – partnering world class institutions to trigger innovative startups on scale. These will drive the unleashing of the creativity of Nigeria’s enormous, smart, innovative and youthful population. They, in turn will drive the emergence of the new Nigerian economy, independent of fossil fuels, and constructed on the altar of Innovation, Science & Technology.

In 2024, Nigeria is truly open for business – the Business of Technology, Clean Technology. Those who missed the opportunities unearthed by Nigeria’s telecom revolution some two-decades ago, now have the opportunity to get on board this boundless Tech Revolution in the largest untapped single market on planet earth.

Is it possible to deliver these and more on scale? Can Nigeria leapfrog her way to near the front of the line in clean energy and power generation, green manufacturing and outsourcing?

You bet!

And in Nigeria’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister Uche Nnaji is betting on it too.

Contact:
Emeka Orjih, MBA (Wharton), Technical Adviser on International Cooperation & Finance to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nigeria. emeka.orjih@scienceandtech.gov.ng

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nigeria is one of the strategic Ministries of Government with the responsibility of facilitating the development and deployment of Innovative Science and Technology to enhance the pace of Socio-economic development of the country. www.scienceandtech.gov.ng

Global Readers Captivated by The Wisdom of Life as Book Garners Renewed Attention

BEIJING, Dec 28, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Three years after its debut publication, The Wisdom of Life by Chinese author Li Yiheng has found a passionate global readership that continues to propel the book into the international spotlight. Originally released domestically in 2020 by Beijing-based publisher Sage World Culture Communication Co., the expansive volume has recently enjoyed a groundswell of praise from literati across continents. Encompassing over two decades of Li’s academic devotion, the opus has progressed from obscurity to international renown at record pace. Its swelling chorus of admirers now hail the tome as a culturally enlightened tour de force bound for widespread influence.

Li Yiheng, the author of the book, published by Beijing Sage World Culture Communication Co., Ltd. in 2020, dedicated over two decades to his work. Committed to revitalizing Chinese culture, he embarked on extensive journeys through developed countries in the East and West to immerse himself in local cultures and traditions. His quest led him to engage with eminent historians, resulting in the resurrection of the profound wisdom embedded in Chinese culture, such as Confucianism, Taoism, and the Art of War. Through his exhaustive efforts, Li Yiheng meticulously crafted scholarly masterpieces and ultimate editions of the “Analects of Confucius,” “Tao Te Ching,” and “Sun Tzu’s Art of War.” The culmination of these endeavors gives birth to The Wisdom of Life.

The author aspires to disseminate the profound wisdom and cultural treasures of ancient China for the betterment of humanity, envisioning a world where common values unite us all. The book points out that the pursuit of peace has been a universal theme throughout the 5,000 years of human civilization. Amidst the tapestry of history, the perennial challenges of human selfishness, greed, deceit, intergroup aggression, international plundering, wars, pestilence, and power dynamics have perennially imperiled humanity’s survival. The unchecked exploitation of the environment and nature, driven by selfish desires and unrestrained technological advancement, threatens to push society to an extreme.

The author meticulously analyzes the means to eradicate injustice and spare humanity from the ravages of war, aiming for a world where everyone has enough to eat and thrive. Drawing inspiration from the Chinese Analects of Confucius, Tao Te Ching, and Sun Tzu’s Art of War, the book envisions an ideal societal state characterized by “the old at peace, friends trustworthy, and the young embraced.” It seeks the pinnacle of social harmony where conflicts are resolved without resorting to aggression, epitomized by the concept of “defeating the enemy without a fight.” This vision presents a utopia, a beacon of global peace longed for by all of humanity.

The profoundness of Chinese culture, with its 2,500-year-old legacy embodied in the Analects of Confucius, Tao Te Ching, and Sun Tzu’s Art of War, continues to influence successive generations. For three millennia, seers from diverse cultures – from the French Nostradamus to contemporary figures like American Jenny Jackson and the Russian “Martian Boy” Poleska – have predicted a force and ideas emanating from the East that would bring about global peace, reshape human civilization, and usher in a new paradigm of world development.

The book emphasizes the ancient wisdom of China, encased in the profound theories of Confucianism, Taoism, and the Art of War, which will captivate the world’s attention. It foresees a future where humanity transcends resource competition, ethnic conflicts, and national disputes, ushering in an era devoid of wars, illnesses, and suffering. This narrative aligns seamlessly with ancient Eastern prophecies such as the Song of Ten Thousand Years, the Lesson Before the Horse, the Pushback Diagram, and the Song of the Burnt Cake, all of which began appearing in China 3,000 years ago and are now finding resonance in contemporary events.

The comprehensive Wisdom of Life systematically examines the 5,000-year arc of human development, advocating for a world liberated from war, disease, and poverty, with peaceful coexistence as its central theme. The author acknowledges the eligibility for simultaneous nomination by the Nobel Literature, Medicine, and Peace Prize, alongside an application for recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage — a potential milestone in the annals of human achievement.

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Li Yiheng’s The Wisdom of Life paints a world transformed by the ancient principles of Chinese philosophy – a world where peace is paramount, and conflicts dissolve through wisdom rather than warfare. His conviction that peace can prevail through the timeless knowledge imparted by sages forms the cornerstone of his work. With its analysis spanning three millennia, including ancient prophecies and canonical texts, the book elevates Chinese intellectual traditions as vital tools for carving a world devoid of conflict and suffering. The intricate fabric of insights Li weaves intersects the prestigious domains of Nobel-recognized literature, medicine, and peace, while aspiring for the honor of being designated as an element of Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking a transformative moment in humanity’s narrative.

Beijing Sage World Culture Communication Co., Ltd. is an esteemed cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of traditional Chinese wisdom and philosophy. With a deep-seated commitment to cultural education and international exchange, Beijing Sage World serves as a bridge connecting China’s rich historical heritage with the modern world.

Lingnan Education Celebrates 30 Years of Achievements

Hong Kong / Guangzhou, Dec 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – South China Vocational Education Group Company Limited (“South China Vocational Education”, Stock Code: 6913), a leading private formal vocational education service provider in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“GBA”), is pleased to share that its domestic entity, Guangzhou Lingnan Education Group (“Lingnan Education” or the “Group”), held its 30th Anniversary Development Conference on the 16 December at Hotel Nikko Guangzhou. In the 30 years since 1993 when it was established in Guangzhou, the Group has developed into a leader in vocational education in the GBA. The event retraced the Group’s development in the past three decades and looked at the path it wishes to take in the future.

On the same day, the Group also unveiled the South China International Vocational Training Center, speaking to its determination to leverage its brand value, strong reputation in education, location advantage and teaching resources accumulated over 30 years to offer vocational training courses that are market-oriented for nurturing professional talent the market needs, and continue to equip students for pursuing further study or employment.

Total Student Enrollment Leaped in 30 years, a Leading Vocational Education Group in the GBA

The Group, which started with a single class of only 10 students 30 years ago, has become today a vocational education group with more than 26,000(1) full-time students and close to a total of 300,000 graduates, which is leading in the GBA, listed in Hong Kong and nationwide reputable. The Group operates two vocational schools in the GBA, namely Guangdong Lingnan Institute of Technology (“Lingnan Institute of Technology”) and Guangdong Lingnan Modern Technician College (“Lingnan Modern Technician College”). The former is the only private provincial demonstration high-level vocational school and demonstration school of entrepreneurship and innovation in Guangdong, one of the top three in the country, while the latter has developed into a key technician college in the country and the largest in the province. The Group’s business has also grown steadily. New enrollments of the two schools in the 2023/24 school year have increased substantially. As at 8 October 2023, they had taken in 13,888 new students, which represents a 27.1% increase year-on-year.

Actively Respond to National Policies, Breakthroughs Made in Industry-Education Integration

In recent years, the country has put much emphasis on the development of vocational education and has introduced a host of policies has been introduced to support industry-education integration. In June 2023, eight departments including the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Education jointly issued the “Implementation Plan for the Action to Enhance the Integration and Empowerment of Industry and Education in Vocational Education (2023-2025)”, highlighting the development of vocational education and industry-education integration.

The Group has actively responded to relevant national policies, plus upheld the principle of “industry-education interaction, high-quality development” in integrating internal and external resources, taking integration of schools and enterprises to greater depth, and achieved excellent results. In 2021, the “Guangdong Industry-Education Integration Demonstration Park (Qingyuan)” under Lingnan Institute of Technology was approved by the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission as a key project in preparation, making the institute a school that has a provincial-level industry-education integration demonstration park in Guangdong. The Group cooperates with enterprises along the comprehensive healthcare industry chain to jointly build an industrial park that can offer comprehensive healthcare related vocational education plus serve as a production and R&D base of health industry enterprises, helping further industry-education integration and school-enterprise cooperation.

In addition, Lingnan Modern Technician College has started in-depth cooperation with more than 700 large enterprises, such as JD.com, Alibaba, GRG Banking and Tencent, establishing more than 1,000 off-campus professional practice bases, and managed to come up with such educational models as the “JD.com Model” for training e-commerce professionals, the “GRG banking Model” that covers electrical and mechanical disciplines, the “Schideron Model” for Internet of Things training and the “Yaguan Media Model” for grooming professional dancers. As a JD.com demonstration base of industry-education integration and having achieved outstanding results working with JD.com, Lingnan Modern Technician College has been named a “JD National Excellent Cooperative College” for eight consecutive years. The college is also planning with JD Technology Group and JD Industry-Education Integration Group to build a JF & Lingnan Industrial College to achieve greater breakthroughs in integrating industry and education.

With vocational education gaining importance, its system is going to gradually improve. The Group will closely observe related national policies and strive to diligently walk the path of high-quality development, continue to deepen industry-education integration, and improve the overall quality of education, teaching and talent training, shouldering the responsibility of training high-quality and skilled workers for various industries.

Adhere to the “Dual-Engine Driven” and “Five-in-one” Development Strategy Strive to Become a Great Industry-education Integration Group

In the past 30 years, the Group has closely followed national policies and market demand, insisting on developing the content and special characteristics of vocational education. Its hope is to, with dual engines” driving and via implementing its “five-in-one” industry-education ecological development strategy, realize its vision of “becoming a great industry-education integration group”.

Regarding its business development strategy, the Group will continue to expand its campus network and the vocational education market in the GBA. Driven by its “dual engines” – academic education and vocational training, the Group is able to organically integrate the academic, practical and innovative aspects of different professions. That agrees with its unique educational logic and theory, hence can help consolidate its position as the leading vocational education provider in the GBA. At the same time, while working hard on steady development, quality improvement and upgrade of vocational education overall, the Group will also actively explore and expand business in five major realms – “training”, “dispatch”, “health”, “e-commerce” and “public welfare” – giving it a new “five-in-one” development setup. Moreover, the Group will persevere with its school-running philosophy of firming up its footing in Lingnan and reaching out to the world. By offering simultaneously three types of education – liberal arts, entrepreneurship education and international education, the Group can integrate school running into national strategies, regional development and advancement of the industry, and nurture high-caliber technical and skilled workers with international perspective, love for the country and ability to meet social development needs.

Award-winning Company Dedicated to Charity

As the Group develops, it has earned the wide recognition in society and won various awards. It received the “Comprehensive Influence Benchmark Education Group” Award from Tencent for three years between 2021 and 2023, and the “Most Socially Responsible Listed Company” title from Zhitong Finance for two years in 2022 and 2023. Also, Lingnan Institute of Technology was named an Outstanding Contribution Institution for the 40th Anniversary of Guangzhou Private Education and boasts qualification for five provincial high-level professional disciplines, namely nursing, Chinese medicine, software technology, mold design and manufacturing, and animation production technology. And, between 2020 and now, Lingnan Modern Technician College has made the first batch of pilot organizations for vocational qualification level accreditation, the first batch of social training evaluation organizations and the “Cantonese cuisine master” training base all in Guangdong Province, and also the “National Higher Skilled Talent Training Site” title.

The Group is a keen participant in charitable social activities. Over the years, it has made use of its resources and advantages in vocational education to build a unique “vocational education+charity” education and public welfare model – with empowering with education as the core idea and revitalizing rural areas and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship as focus – to fulfil its corporate social responsibility. This year, at the 2023 Dream Builder Charity Conference, the Group’s “Huangpu Sandu Technician Class” project won the “High-Quality Rural Revitalization Project of the Year” and was named also among the “Top 100 Responsible Brands” at “Responsibility 100 The 7th CSR China Education Ranking”.

Mr. He Huishan, Founder, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Group, said: “The story of development of the Group over the past three decades tells of its hard work and efforts to improve, in line with the country’s economic, social and vocational education development trend. The Group would not have been so widely recognized without its staff work hard and as one. In the future, we will continue to deliver on the mission of nurturing outstanding talent for the society, and lead the Group on a new journey of transformation and breakthrough, following closely national policies, starting the new engine running for industry-education integration and embarking on a thorough reform of skilled talent grooming, to the end of providing the country with an endless stream of high-caliber talent to help her execute her regional economic development strategies and transform and upgrade industries, and for us, to realize the ambition of running schools with fame that can last for centuries.”

(1) According to the 2023 interim report of the Group, total number of full-time students enrolled in Lingnan Institute of Technology and Lingnan Modern Technician College for the 2022/2023 academic year was 26,743.

Brawijaya Academic develops DAD App to promote safety at Indonesian Rail Crossings

MALANG, E. JAVA, Indonesia, Dec 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Brawijaya University’s Prof. Sugiono has developed an application to address safety at public railway crossings in Indonesia. The Double Awareness Driving (DAD) App, which can run on both visual and audio maps, has been developed to increase ‘double awareness’ of crossing safety – for drivers of motor vehicles on the one side, and drivers of trains on the other.

Professor of transportation ergonomics major at Brawijaya University, Sugiono, shows the Double Awareness Driving (DAD) application that he created to prevent accidents at railway crossings. — Professor Sugiono shows his Double Awareness Driving (DAD) application, created to raise a ‘double awareness’ of safety for drivers at rail crossings in Indonesia. [IMAGE: ANTARA]

“We want to build awareness in two directions. So far, such a ‘double awareness’ solution, if I may say so, is still partial,” said Prof. Ir. Sugiono, ST., MT., Ph.D., Professor of Transport Ergonomics at Brawijaya’s Industrial Engineering Department.

In the first stage, the DAD App will serve drivers as well as pedestrians at certain railway crossings, especially those without gate barriers. The App works like Google Maps, providing information to travelers on the railway crossings they will encounter from the beginning of their journey until they arrive at their destination.

“For example, the App user will receive optimal route information from point A to point B, along with the railway crossings that he will pass along on the route,” said Sugiono. Based on this information, drivers and pedestrians can remain alert and careful at railway crossings, he said, particularly at rail crossings without gates.

Besides providing information on routes and crossings at the start of a journey, the App processes information in real-time. “500 meters before the crossing, the alert is still green. Then, 500-100 meters approaching the crossing, it will become yellow, and at 100 meters, it will be red and sound an alarm. This increases awareness when crossing,” he said.

In the second stage, the DAD App will not only increase awareness among motorists but will be implemented for train operators as well. “The App’s next stage is intended to improve on the existing solution, which focuses on the crossing area. Train operators have not yet been comprehensively involved,” said Sugiono.

According to the Professor, train operators will benefit from real-time information for the crossings they will pass. Presently, operators rely on orders or signal lights when entering a crossing. “Operators also need information, as they base duties on the signal. With DAD, the operator can make decisions when conditions are dangerous,” he said.

The ultimate goal of the DAD App is to form an Early Warning System. Currently, the University is in the process of patenting the application, which in future will be offered for integration into Google Maps. “If we cooperate with Google Maps, it will be easier as they use satellites, so even without an internet network, our App will be okay,” he said.

In 2022, the number of accidents that occurred at railway crossings reached 289, as many as 6.02 incidents some weeks. Based on Brawijaya’s records, there are 2,259 crossings in Indonesia without crossbars or officers, with as many as 87 percent or 251 accidents occurring at these unmanned crossings. DAD’s efforts are expected to reduce these numbers.

About Brawijaya University

Universitas Brawijaya (UB) was established by the President of the Republic of Indonesia in 1961, transforming into a state university in 1963. Today UB is one of the leading universities in Indonesia with more than 60,000 students in various vocational, bachelor, master, doctoral, professional, and medical specialist programs. Learn more at https://ub.ac.id/.

By Vicki Febrianto and Yashinta Difa.
Edited by Azis Kurmala.
Copyright (c) ANTARA 2023.

Mette Johansson Launches Empowering Book on Dispelling Workplace Myths Hindering Women’s Advancement, “Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back At Work”

SINGAPORE, Nov 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Renowned for her advocacy for gender equality, author Mette Johansson introduced her groundbreaking book, “Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back at Work,” amidst a captivating launch event at One Raffles Quay, North Tower, Singapore. Published by Penguin Random House SEA this thought-provoking piece confronts suppressed workplace realities, unraveling misconceptions surrounding crucial topics such as the gender pay gap, women’s roles in leadership, and the challenges working mothers face. Mette’s previous works include “How to Make Yourself Promotable: 7 Skills to Help You Climb the Career Ladder,” and she was also a co-author and ideator of ‘Unleash Your Voice: Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman,’ both of which ranked among Amazon’s bestsellers. Mette Johansson, for almost two decades, has worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations across Asia and Europe before she founded MetaMind Pte Ltd. This training consultancy supports clients in developing tailored learning journeys in the “people side of leadership skills.” Clients include large MNCs such as Citibank, Microsoft, and UPS, as well as mid-sized ones.

**Embarking on a Journey of Narratives: Mette Johansson, Author (Center Stage), Unveils her Book Surrounded by Visionaries and Influential Minds.**

Through a compelling blend of personal anecdotes, enlightening interviews with female leaders, and actionable remedies, Johansson challenges the pervasive narratives that hinder women’s career advancement. Her work calls for action, empowering women and organizations to reshape workplaces into equitable environments.

“Narratives” delves into ten persistent myths that perpetuate gender stereotypes and limit women’s opportunities. Johansson shatters these myths by amplifying the voices of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders, including Lakshmi Murlidharan, Dalia Feldheim, Rashmi Dalai, Caroline Farberger, Sheryl Sandberg. Shirley Tee and Priya Sharma.

“Women’s advancement in the workplace is not just a women’s issue; it’s a societal imperative,” asserts Johansson. “My book serves as an urgent call to action for the creation of equitable workplaces. I implore readers to reconsider and reshape their workplace environments to foster greater equity and inclusion. The time is now to transform and adapt our professional world, ensuring that women can not only succeed but also thrive.”

The book’s unique selling propositions include:

Confronting Workplace Realities: Johansson fearlessly tackles the unfiltered truths about workplace gender dynamics.
Amplifying Female Narratives: The book provides a platform for female leaders to voice their experiences and challenge gender narratives.
Thought-Provoking Narratives and Actionable Remedies: Johansson presents real-world accounts and practical solutions to dismantle harmful myths.
Illuminating Truths Through Narratives: The book enriches the understanding of gender dynamics in the workplace.
Call to Action for Equitable Workplaces: Johansson urges readers to reconsider and reshape workplaces into more equitable environments.

Nora Nazerene Abu Bakar, Publisher, Penguin Random House SEA quips, “Narratives emerge as an indispensable resource, offering a compelling pathway for challenging prevailing gender stereotypes and fostering inclusivity within workplaces. It is a potent catalyst, equipping women with invaluable insights to navigate career hurdles and enabling organizations to champion a more equitable future.”

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Edvantage Group Announces FY2023 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 0382.HK), has announced its audited FY2023 Annual Results for the year ended 31 August 2023 (the “Reporting Period”).

Highlights (relevant audited data for the year ended 31 August 2023）

— Revenue increased by 17.0% YoY to approximately RMB1,973.0 million;

— Gross profit rose by 19.9% YoY to approximately RMB1,018.4 million;

— Adjusted net profit attributable to owners of the Company rose by 15.3% YoY to approximately RMB667.8 million;

— Payment of a final dividend of HK9.0 cents per share recommended;

— Dividend payout ratio at 30% for the year;

— Number of student enrolments increased by 11.0% YoY to approximately 86,000.

During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue totaled approximately RMB1,973.0 million, representing an increase of 17.0% as compared with the corresponding period of the preceding year. The increase was mainly attributable to a rise in the number of student enrolments and higher average tuition fees recorded by the Group’s domestic schools. The adjusted net profit attributable to owners of the Company rose by 15.3% YoY to approximately RMB667.8 million. The number of student enrolments reached approximately 86,000, setting a new historical record. The Board of Directors of the Group has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK9.0 cents per share for the year ended 31 August 2023, which, along with an interim dividend of HK9.0 cents per share, equates to a total annual dividend of HK18.0 cents per share and a dividend payout ratio of 30% for the year.

Ms. Liu Yi Man, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

From left to right: Mr. Yan Kwok Ting Sunny, Director of Investment, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Department; Ms. Liu Wenqi, Chief Operating Officer; Mr. Liu Yuk Tung, Chief Financial Officer.

In accordance with national policies

Promote high-quality development of vocational education

In recent years, the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or “China”) has successively introduced a number of policies that encourage the advancement of vocational education and improve the top-level design of the vocational education system. According to the 14th Five-Year Plan issued in 2021, a target has been set to increase the gross enrolment rate in higher education within the PRC to 60% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. In October 2022, a report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was issued which included in its formulation the need for “in-depth implementation of a strategy of national rejuvenation through science and education and strengthening the country through talent”, “adhering to the priority development of education”, “accelerating the construction of an educational power”, and “accelerating the construction of a high-quality education system”. In December 2022, the State Council of the PRC released the “Guideline on the Strategic Plan for Expanding Domestic Demand (2022–2035)”, which clearly proposed “improving the vocational and technical education and training system and enhancing the adaptability of vocational and technical education” and “encouraging social forces to provide diversified educational services as well as support and standardise the development of private education”. In addition, in June 2023, eight departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Education, emphasised the integration and development of industry and education in vocational education. Benefiting from multiple favorable national policies, the Group has been closely complying with the national policies, firmly following the path of high-quality development, continuously deepening the integration of industry and education, and comprehensively improving the quality of education and teaching as well as the cultivation of talent to shoulder the important task of cultivating high-quality skilled professionals among various industries.

Closely follows industry trends and market needs

Persist in providing high-quality and high-compliant education

The Group has actively responded to the national development strategies and closely followed the pace of industrial development in the Greater Bay Area and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. It has applied for 20 new majors, including artificial intelligence application, intelligent vehicle technology, industrial robot application and maintenance, e-commerce, nursing, etc., in response to the requirements of major emerging industries in the region and facilitate the constructing of a modern economic system. Additionally, the Group’s schools have achieved fruitful results in developing quality professions, among which, Guangzhou Huashang College has been granted one first-class undergraduate profession at the national level, six provincial first-class undergraduate professions and nine provincial first-class undergraduate courses. Since its establishment, the Group has insisted on industry-oriented development and meeting the urgent needs of the market, closely aligning with sunrise industries with strong demand for talent. The Group has taken the initiative of setting up related professions, with the aim of constantly improving the professional layout of vocational education and satisfying the needs of the market, as well as meeting the needs of students with different talent in terms of choices and diversification of their potentials.

Gradually advance the integration of industry and education with school-enterprise cooperation

Cultivate application-oriented talents who possess international vision

During the Reporting Period, the Group closely followed the development strategies of key industries in the PRC, and established strategic partnerships with a number of renowned enterprises in the industry by combining disciplines that constitute its major strengths, and by jointly constructing industry colleges and experimental and practical training bases for majors in healthcare, creative arts, e-commerce, and cloud accounting. At the same time, the Group has strictly adhered to the concept of “collaborative education between schools and enterprises” by working closely with more than 1,000 well-known enterprises and listed companies to encourage school-enterprise cooperation. This has included promoting the sharing of talent, technologies and resources between schools and enterprises, facilitating the organic amalgam of industry demand, and deepening industry-oriented talent cultivation. Internationalization of education is also one of the distinctive features of the Group’s educational approach. With the easing of pandemic restrictions, there has been a continuous increase in students’ demand for overseas learning and exchange. The Group has organised multiple batches of student visits to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, helping them and the teachers better understand international market developments and enhancing students’ overall abilities and employability competitiveness.

Prospect

Looking ahead, with strong policy support, the Group will observe national policies and market trends and provide career-oriented vocational education. The Group will continue to promote in-depth development of disciplines and professions that meet the needs of the new era. It will actively build a high-standard practical training system, continuously introduce advanced management concepts and increase investment in infrastructure. In addition, the Group will cultivate innovative talent, well-rounded talent and application-oriented talent, and individuals that possess international vision and can shoulder social responsibility for the country, so as to make positive contributions to the development of national education, and the national economic and social development of the PRC.

About Edvantage Group Holdings Limited

Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (‘Edvantage Group’ or the ‘Group’, stock code: 0382.HK) is the largest private business higher education and vocational education group in the Greater Bay Area, and an early mover in education sector in pursuing international expansion, listed in Hong Kong Main Board on 16 July 2019. The total number of full-time student enrolments of the Group was approximately 86,000 as of 31 August 2023. Operated 9 private education institutions, namely, Guangzhou Huashang College (Applied Undergraduate), Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College (Higher Vocational Education) and Guangdong Huashang Technical School (Secondary Vocational Education) located in Guangdong Province, the PRC; Urban Vocational College of Sichuan (Higher Vocational Education) and Urban Technician College of Sichuan (Secondary Vocational Education) in Sichuan Province, the PRC; GBA Business School (GBABS) in Hong Kong, the PRC; Global Business College of Australia (GBCA) and Edvantage Institute Australia (EIA) in Australia; as well as Edvantage Institute (Singapore) (EIS) in the downtown of Singapore.

While focusing on school operations, the Group also actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, extensively contributing to social welfare programmes including charity, poverty alleviation, education and revitalisation, in order to take the initiative in repaying society through action. Since its listing, the Group has made outstanding contributions in the field of ESG and has won the “InnoESG Care Prize” in 2021, Gelonghui’s “Mid-to-Small Market Value Corporate Social Responsibility Award of the Year”, and Zhitong Caijing’s “Best CSR Listed Company” award in 2022.