HKTDC launches International Healthcare Week

Asia Summit on Global Health features Nobel laureate Prof Roger Kornberg speaking on cutting-edge biotech advances.
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair attracts some 300 exhibitors and diverse country and regional pavilions from around the world.

HONG KONG, May 7, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The third International Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), takes place from 15 to 31 May. The week’s flagship event, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government (HKSAR) and HKTDC, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 16 and 17 May. Another flagship event, the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), will run concurrently from 16 to 18 May, highlighting Hong Kong’s strengths in healthcare.

Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Hong Kong’s healthcare system is world-renowned. The 2023 Policy Address announced various measures to turn Hong Kong into a health innovation hub and develop its silver economy. We have been keen to promote medical technology and devices, and this year, the concurrent ASGH and Medical Fair once again bring together local and international healthcare experts to discuss the industry’s hot topics, including AI, healthy ageing and Chinese medicine. A Nobel laureate in Chemistry will also highlight the latest innovative biotech solutions. The two events will showcase a series of robotics technologies as well as the latest healthcare products and solutions for the silver economy. They offer exhibitors, investors and buyers a platform to build connections and foster cross-sector collaboration. This will play an important role in transforming Hong Kong into a health and medical innovation hub.”

Aside from ASGH and the Medical Fair, IHW features the Hospital Authority Convention, among many other industry events.

Industry leaders explore healthcare opportunities

Themed Innovation . Inclusion . Impact, the fourth ASGH brings together medical and healthcare government representatives and organisations, internationally renowned scientists and medical experts, investors and business leaders from around the world. In addition to public health, medtech, international trade cooperation and investment, they will analyse the industry’s outlook and business opportunities.

Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, presents welcome remarks, John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivers opening remarks and Prof Cao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, gives special remarks on the opening day of ASGH.

The ASGH Plenary Sessions explore opportunities in the healthcare industry and promote cooperation across the medical and healthcare fields. For the first plenary, Prof Lo Chung-mau, Secretary for Health of the HKSAR, shares his vision and addresses the preparatory work for the establishment of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation and the progress made in promoting Hong Kong as a health innovation hub.

Other speakers include Prof Lau Chak-sing, Dean of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong; Prof Lo Yuk Lam, President of the HK Bio-Med Innotech Association; Dr Sun Zhigang, Senior Vice President of Luye Pharma Group Ltd, and more. They will discuss the drug approval systems in Mainland China and overseas, exploring how they can benefit the healthcare ecosystem.

At the second plenary, Prof Roger Kornberg, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in 2006 highlights biotech advances and engages in dialogue on emerging technologies and healthcare innovation trends with Victor L L Chu, Chairman and CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, and Leslie Lu, Executive Director and CEO of EC Healthcare, among others.

During the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session, Prof Michael Hanna, Director of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, sheds light on the latest trends and findings in neurology. ASGH also spotlights China’s healthcare ecosystem, highlighting the latest developments in healthcare in the vast market, key investment areas and major trends shaping the country’s healthcare sector.

For the plenary session on the second day of the Summit, The Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan, Chairman and President of Asia Financial Holdings Limited; Dr Sangtae Kim, Chief Technology Officer of Bertis Bioscience; Yasushi Okada, Representative Corporate Officer and COO of Eisai Co., Ltd.; Dr Sarah Salvilla, Group Chief Health Officer of FWD Group, and more will explore the current landscape of medical innovation in Asia, encompassing trends, investments and collaboration.

Thematic sessions discuss precision medicine, innovative drugs, neuroscience, healthcare investment prospects, opportunities in healthcare insurance and more.

InnoHealth Showcase and deal-making connect start-ups with investors

ASGH deal-making connects investors and project owners from across the globe in-person and online to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Participating investors represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate venture capital, private equity firms, family offices and more. Investment interests span pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, AI and digital health, and community health and wellness.

The exhibition area, which includes the InnoHealth Showcase, features healthcare investment projects and cutting-edge technologies from over 150 companies at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Among them, over 70 healthcare start-ups and projects, many of which are award-winning, are led by six local universities and Cyberport. Besides the Innovation and Technology Commission, Investment NSW and the Sichuan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine bring healthcare start-ups and institutions to Hong Kong for the first time to help them connect with potential partners and investors.

Medical Fair facilitates industry collaboration

The Medical Fair, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), serves as the ideal platform for industry professionals, including R&D institutions, manufacturers, public healthcare institutions, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers and medical healthcare professionals, from around the world to establish business connections and gather insights on the latest developments in the medical field.

Themed Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience, this year’s Medical Fair welcomes some 300 exhibitors from eight countries and regions and features a wide range of exhibition zones, including Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment, Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Products, Startup, and the HKMHDIA Pavilion zones.

Exhibitors showcase medical technology solutions that utilise AI and robotics technology. In the Laboratory Equipment and Manufacturing Solutions zone, exhibitors feature cold-chain logistics solutions that incorporate innovative, efficient data recording devices. These solutions enable real-time monitoring of vaccine and medicine delivery status, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while optimising cost control.

The Medical Fair features a strong line-up of leading research and academic institutions, including six local universities. The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) pavilion showcases the latest advancements in medical equipment, testing and analysis solutions and telemedicine technologies of over 30 companies. Additionally, with the support of the HKMHDIA, 20 companies exhibit their latest medical imaging equipment and health monitoring products.

The debut Hungary, Chongqing (China) and Jilin (China) pavilions, alongside the returning Canada pavilion, showcase a range of medical instruments, reagent consumables, diagnostic technologies and antibacterial coatings applicable to various fields, such as analytical testing science, clinical diagnosis, food and pharmaceutical safety and life sciences. Traditional Chinese medicine and supplements are also featured.

One of the many Medical Fair events, the HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum discusses Hong Kong’s smart healthcare innovation and transformation. Other seminars explore the latest trends in smart ageing technology, IoT applications in digital healthcare, the application of mixed reality and AI for medical imaging, and more.

Using the HKTDC EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, the physical fair from 16 to 18 May is complemented by the Click2Match smart business matching platform, via which buyers can extend their sourcing journey from 9 to 25 May.

Asia Summit on Global Health
Date	16-17 May 2024 (Thursday to Friday)
Time	The Opening Session will begin at 10:00 am
Venue	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3FG
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair
Date	16-18 May 2024 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Hall 3DE

Photo download: https://bit.ly/4b8utEm

Prof Roger Kornberg, 2006 Nobel laureate in Chemistry is one of the featured keynote speakers at the Asia Summit on Global Health.

Prof Michael Hanna, Director of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, shares the latest trends and findings in neurology in the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health session at the Asia Summit on Global Health.

ASGH deal-making facilitates connections between project owners and investors in-person and online.

The HKSTP pavilion showcases medical testing and analysis technologies at the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair.

With the support of the HKMHDIA, 20 companies exhibit the latest medical imaging equipment and health monitoring products.

This year’s Medical Fair features eight key product zones, including Biotechnology, Hospital Equipment and Rehabilitation and Elderly Care.

The Asia Summit on Global Health was held successfully last year.

The Medical Fair attracts global buyers seeking the latest advances in medical equipment, technological solutions and healthcare products.

Websites

International Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en

Asia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en
Programme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programme
Speakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speaker

Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en
List of products: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/product
Activity schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/intelligence-hub

Members of the media interested in interviewing ASGH speakers can send an email to hktdc@hkstrategies.com on or before 10 May, 2024.

Media enquiries

For enquiries, please contact Hill & Knowlton:

Joyce Kwong	Tel: (852) 2894 6321	Email: joyce.kwong@hillandknowlton.com
Lynn Zhang	Tel: (852) 2894 6321	Email: lynn.zhang@hillandknowlton.com

HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:

Asia Summit on Global Health

Clayton Lau

Tel: (852) 2584 4472

Email:clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org

Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair

Jane Cheung

Tel: (852) 2584 4137

Email:jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org

Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com

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

Hong Kong International Licensing Show creates cross-industry business opportunities

The Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference concluded today, having drawn some 320 exhibitors bringing more than 550 brands and licensing projects.
At the Asian Licensing Conference, some 30 representatives from the global licensing sector engaged in profound discussions on industry hot topics
Issues raised included the ever-evolving global industry trends, sustainable development, the empowering potential of generative AI, the emergence of new forces in licensing, and innovative marketing strategies.
Young brands featured through the Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme, while MS FATTY maker Plastic Thing Limited was showcased

HONG KONG, Apr 29, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The curtains fell on the annual flagship event of Asia’s licensing industry, Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS), today after the three-day event organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drawing over 320 exhibitors and showcasing an extensive array of more than 550 brands and licensing projects.

At the concurrent Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), some 30 esteemed global licensing leaders engaged in profound discussions on industry hot topics, including the ever-evolving global industry trends, sustainable development, the empowering potential of generative AI, the emergence of new forces in licensing, and innovative marketing strategies. The two events provided a platform for business development across regions and industries, creating business opportunities for participants and promoting the development of IP trading in the region.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau said: “Under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong has been supported by the Central Government to develop into a regional intellectual property (IP) trading centre. As an international business hub and sourcing platform, Hong Kong has been a trading centre for all types of IPs for many years, helping to promote the development of IP trading in the region. Licensing is an important part of IP trading and Hong Kong is one of the most developed and mature licensing markets in Asia. We are pleased to see that licensing has a wide range of applications and product categories, including not only the traditional characters, but also different areas such as arts, cultural and creative industries, sports and lifestyle sectors. Development of AI technologies will expand the quantity of creative digital content and generate enormous demand for and supply of branded, licensed content, further accelerating the already rapid growth of the industry.”

This year ALC focused on legal risks brought by generative AI and the sustainable development of IP licensing.

HKILS launched a new initiative “Reimagining The Classics”, which mesmerised attendees with the harmonious fusion of creative IP projects and renowned Hong Kong brands. Dr Lau emphasised that classic brands hold profound cultural value, and through strategic licensing partnerships, vitality can be injected into these iconic entities. “Reimagining The Classics” aimed to reignite boundless imagination for these timeless brands.

Hong Kong as a key brand licensing platform

The Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme also returned to HKILS this year, featuring 45 local brands with creative designs. On the other hand, Plastic Thing Limited, a Hong Kong-based company specialising in IP licensing, showcased their unique perspective as vibrant young brands. Their acclaimed IP MS FATTY has frequently collaborated with renowned institutions and shopping malls. Yip Kim Kwan, Director of Plastic Thing Limited, said: “HKILS provides a cost effective platform for young local brands to showcase their works to the world. These young brands have made significant contributions to the licensing industry in Hong Kong, and in recent years, there has been a growing number of creators entering the industry.” During the three-day exhibition, Mr Yip said they have received numerous inquiries from potential buyers and are already in discussions for collaborations. “The responses from buyers have been very positive, and we are currently following up on the details.”

Hong Kong serves as a bridge for the licensing industry in the world. Witnessing a surge in local brand development and licensing projects, the city has also attracted numerous international licensors and licensing agents to set up offices in Hong Kong. Moreover, renowned global licensors have been keen to partner with Hong Kong-based licensing agents, leveraging their expertise to unlock business opportunities across Asia.

Prominent HKILS exhibitor CAA Brand Management specialises in facilitating the expansion of diverse brands across various consumer-product categories and geographic regions. Elaine Chiu, Executive Vice President of the group, said: “Hong Kong provides an effective platform for licensing professionals and clients from diverse Asian countries to connect and foster meaningful exchanges. This exhibition has been instrumental in our exploration of diverse business opportunities, which are currently in the negotiation phase. These opportunities span various sectors, including trendy collectible models and experiential activities, which align closely with the primary target audience of CAA.”

Shusaku Watanabe, Manager of Chocolate Inc., a buyer from Japan appreciated the business platform HKILS creates. He said: “Through business matching services arranged by HKTDC, I met and identified a variety of new IPs from Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. I am going to explore collaboration with them for the Japanese market.”

Art and cultural Licensing continue to expand

This year’s HKILS once again welcomed Raistlin Lau, Hong Kong SAR Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, as the guest of honour at the opening ceremony. During his address, he stated: “With our proximity to the Mainland, and strategic location at the heart of Asia, Hong Kong has been affirmed by many international licensors, and licensing as the strategic base for expanding their businesses in Asia and a launch pad to tap into the Mainland market. We welcome all licensing professionals to utilise the business expansion platform offered by the HKILS to not only establish contacts but also exchange ideas and thoughts behind innovation.”

The importance of art and cultural licensing continues to rise and become an undeniable global trend. Museum-inspired creative products utilising cultural assets have become significant business opportunities globally in recent years.

Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism brought more than 30 intangible cultural heritage, and cultural and creativity unit from across the province to the HKILS, showcasing more than 100 IP licensing projects and exchanging with exhibitors and buyers from all over the world. Some exhibitors have reached licensing deals with an amount of more than RMB3 million

In the ever-evolving realm of creativity, visionary creators not only revolutionise the licensing industry with their innovative ideas and forms but also strive to unravel the secrets to commercialise and market their creative endeavours. Anita Tantasirin, Director and Co-founder of Arwama Company Limited, shared her invaluable insights during the Licensing Academy session of ALC, shedding light on how licensing can unlock a plethora of business opportunities. With conviction, she stated: “We have encountered various potential clients at the exhibition, primarily from Asia. We have engaged with chain stores and malls and are also open to collaborations with hotels, theme parks and exhibitions. Although we expect the industry future will be challenging, passion is the key to the IP’s success”

Photo download: https://bit.ly/3QL7Fmf

Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (centre) and Raistlin Lau, Hong Kong SAR Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism (second from right) officiated the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and the Asian Licensing Conference on Saturday (27 April).

This year’s Hong Kong International Licensing Show showcased more than 550 brands and licensing projects, featuring top global licensors and licensing agents

Plastic Thing Limited participated in the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Director Yip Kim Kwan together with the operators of rising Asian IPs spoke at the Asian Licensing Conference to discuss strategies for unlocking opportunities through licensing.

The Asian Licensing Conference session China Opportunity centred around mutually beneficial developments between China and the world, while exploring the potential and licensing opportunities in the cultural industry.

The Hong Kong International Licensing Show featured pavilions from different countries and regions, including the Japan Pavilion.

Websites
Hong Kong International Licensing Show:
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/en
Asian Licensing Conference: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/en/programme?category=all&date=all
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en

Media enquiries
For more information, please contact Raconteur:
Molisa Lau, Tel: (852) 6187 7786, Email: molisalau@raconteur.hk
Betsy Tse, Tel: (852) 9742 7338, Email: betsytse@raconteur.hk

The HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:
Katy Wong, Tel: (852) 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org

About HKTDC

Rockbird media Presents HR Leaders & HR Tech Strategy Meeting 2024: ‘Rehumanizing Work with Emerging Technologies’ in Manila

MANILA, Apr 29, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – As technology continues to evolve rapidly across various industries, there remains an essential focus on the humans driving these advancements. Striking a harmonious balance between leveraging emerging technologies and human expertise is crucial in navigating the evolving challenges of the industry.

In continuation of last year’s successful HR Leaders & HR Tech Strategy Meeting, which was held across Southeast Asia, Rockbird Media unveils the upcoming edition with this quarter’s theme being “Rehumanizing Work with Emerging Technologies.”

Scheduled to take place on June 26-27, 2024, at Shangri-La The Fort, BGC, Manila, this two-day strategy meeting will serve as a convergence point for CHROs and HR leaders across various industries. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, sharing the latest trends, strategies, innovations, and best practices that are shaping the dynamic landscape of human resources.

The event will feature an array of engaging activities designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of best practices and adaptable strategies for HR transformation. Highlights include keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, one-to-one meetings, breakout sessions, and the opportunity to explore booths from solution providers offering cutting-edge HR solutions and technologies.

Beyond the enriching professional insights and learning opportunities, the strategy meeting offers a conducive environment for networking and relationship-building. Attendees will have ample opportunities to connect, share knowledge, and forge meaningful relationships with over 150+ CHROs and HR leaders from various industries.

For more information, including registration details, the in-depth agenda, speaker updates, pricing, and more, please visit https://hrleaders.rockbirdmedia.com/

About rockbird media

Rockbird media is an international business media company that produces B2B events and offers business solutions.

Whether it is through online media and content, must-have business intelligence and analytics, effective networking, and partnering solutions, we help businesses and professionals learn more about the latest trends, and know more about their customers, peers, and competition, to make that decision that allows them to grow.

For more information, contact lyra@rockbirdmedia.com.

CyberSecID Conference 2024 – Zero Trust for Today, Zero Worries for Tomorrow

JAKARTA, May 2, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Immerse yourself in the forefront of technological innovation at the CyberSecAsia – Indonesia Summit 2024, hosted in the vibrant landscape of Jakarta, Indonesia. Scheduled for July 18, 2024, this summit marks a pivotal moment in the realm of cybersecurity within the diverse sectors.

In a landscape where challenges intersect with resilience, industries across the board find themselves at the leading edge of digital transformation. Embrace the future of cybersecurity—where agile methodology intertwines seamlessly with robust fortification against evolving threats.

What awaits you at this pioneering event?

– Insightful Presentations: Engage in thought-provoking presentations uncovering the depths of cybersecurity, innovation, regulatory compliance, digital risk management, and the convergence of technology. Esteemed experts and technologists from diverse backgrounds will share invaluable insights and practical strategies, providing actionable takeaways and case studies.

– Dynamic Panel Discussions: Participate in vibrant discussions led by industry visionaries, where pressing issues shaping cybersecurity will be explored, analyzed, and demystified.

– Innovative Showcase: Immerse yourself in a world of cutting-edge technology with an exhibition featuring top-tier cybersecurity firms and pioneering fintech solutions that redefine industry benchmarks.

– Networking Galore: Connect with a diverse community of senior security professionals, tech enthusiasts, and leaders. Share insights, experiences, and innovative strategies that drive digital transformation.

Brought to you in collaboration with prominent industry leaders and supported by leading cybersecurity associations, CyberSecID promises to be a milestone in the tech landscape. Join us as we explore, innovate, and sculpt the future of secure technology.

Save the date for July 18, 2024 and mark your presence in this transformative event shaping the next chapter of cybersecurity. Indonesia beckons your participation—seize the opportunity to lead the evolution of the cybersecurity domain.

For event updates and exclusive details, stay tuned, and prepare to be part of a summit that shapes the future of cybersecurity.

For more details on sponsorship or attendance, please reach out to the event producer, Bede Uwalaka – bede.uwalaka@escom-events.com

World Blockchain Summit: Pioneering Insights and Strategic Partnerships Ignite in Dubai

DUBAI, Apr 30, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Dubai Building on the momentum from a successful first day of the World Blockchain Summit (#WBS), organized by Trescon, Day 2 concluded with thought-provoking discussions, cutting-edge innovations, and actionable insights at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina in Dubai. Held on April 22nd and 23rd, the event gathered leading industry experts, blockchain innovators, government stakeholders, and investors, collectively spotlighting the practical applications of next-generation blockchain solutions.

The World Blockchain Summit outdid expectations drawing over 2000+ C-Suite, 300+ investors, 100+ sponsors, and 50+ speakers. The event fostered a dynamic environment for learning, networking, and innovation. Filled with rich discussions and insightful keynotes, the Summit focused on enhancing the adoption of blockchain across crucial sectors such as finance, food industries and more.

Some of the notable highlights from the event was the panel discussion on “The Investor’s Perspective of Digital Assets: Challenges and Promises of the Digital Age”, moderated by Juliet Su, Partner, NewTribe Capital, examined the role of developing economies in embracing digital assets as a means for financial inclusion and economic growth. The panellists, Richard Muirhead, Managing Partner, Fabric Ventures; Diana Biggs, Partner, 1kx; Amit Grover, General Partner and Managing Partner, Koinonos Capital and Grover & Company, shared their insights on how the digital asset landscape is evolving.

Another noteworthy session was the keynote presentation on “Unleashing the Power of Blockchain: A Journey Beyond Transactions”, by Rizwan Shaikh, Chief Technology Officer at White Shark Blockchain Solutions DMCC.

One standout moment was the panel discussion on “Enterprise Adoption: Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Trends in the Blockchain ecosystem”. Moderated by Maha Al-Saadi, Head of Regulatory Affairs, QFC Financial Services Sector, the panel explored the unique challenges and barriers in blockchain adoption. The panellists, George Gvazava, Chief Crypto Officer, Bank of Georgia; Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Chairman & Independent Board, Alserkal Group; Aditya Tallapragada, CEO, Medifakt; Wolfgang Grabher, Founder, CEO and Chairman, SUN AG; Kiruthik Raaj, Co-founder & Head of Engineering, Hedgeblock, deliberated on the successful blockchain use-cases and spoke about the educational initiatives to bridge the knowledge gap and drive mainstream blockchain adoption.

Sharing his experience, Thomas Bleimuth, Chief Asset Management Officer at Anbruggen Capital, remarked, “I appreciate the opportunity to speak at the WBS panel. It was very well-organized and a truly memorable experience.”

Sharath Kumar, Business Director, Trescon, expressed his enthusiasm about assembling global blockchain pioneers and innovators in Dubai, noting, “The Summit showcased Dubai’s strategic emergence as a global hub for cryptocurrency, accentuating its significant role within the regional and worldwide innovation ecosystems that drive blockchain adoption forward.”

The event also hosted the Dubai regionals of the Startup World Cup by Pegasus Tech Ventures, offering startups a stage to present their innovations to global investors. Among the competitors, Pentagon Games emerged victorious, leading the rapidly evolving gaming industry by integrating XR Metaverse for innovative content distribution and employing Web3 and AI as the foundation for their GameFi initiatives.

Following the remarkable success of the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai, we are grateful to CNBC for their invaluable partnership. Their support has been instrumental in reinforcing our commitment to advancing global blockchain innovation and collaboration.

The 29th edition of the World Blockchain Summit is supported by:

Strategic Partners – DIFC Innovation Hub , Dubai AI & Web3 Campus
Co-Host – Sun Minimeal
After Party Sponsor – Floxypay
Gold Sponsors – Cardano Foundation , Medifakt, Crypto2Cash, Anbruggen, Bitflex
Silver Sponsors- Kreation, Coingames, Reat Capital, ACM Finance , Website AI, Vision Chain
Lanyard Sponsor- M2
Badge Sponsor – Ledn
Lunch Sponsor – Payper
Bronze Sponsor- BitGo, M2 , Block Convey, Genesis Digital Assets , Hedge , Golfin, Build-AI
Pitch Partners – Reat Capital , soukcola , MeAI , Zherpa , FidesInnova Labs, Pentagon Games
Exhibitors- DSQ Solutions , Reltime, Qoneqt , C# Corner , Islamic Dinar, Technoloader, Verichains, Vault, Ecotrader.io, Ideofuzion, NuChain, LCX
Official Accommodation Partner- HotelPlanner
Ecosystem Partner – Entrepreneur Media
Business Broadcast Partner – CNBC Arabia
Official Newspaper Partner- The Fintech Times
Official Digital PR Distribution Partner – ZEX PR Wire
ABM Partner- Demandify
Association Partners- Crypto and Blockchain Association, Blockchain Council, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan, European Blockchain Association
Prime Media Partner- Demandteq
Community Partner – Hyperledger Foundation, The Digital Chamber

About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)

World Blockchain Summit (WBS) is an event by Trescon that supports the growth of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem globally.

WBS is the world’s longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3-focused summit series. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries as we strived to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the Web3 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging startups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.For media Inquiries or partnerships please get in touch with:Shadi Dawi

PR & Partnerships Director
shadi@tresconglobal.com
+971 55 498 4989

Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer

MUMBAI, INDIA, Apr 30, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Future of Video India conference welcomed over 130 senior government and industry leaders in Mumbai for a day of discussions centered around one of the most vibrant and burgeoning video markets in the world.

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), opened the conference with optimism about the industry. The MIB hopes to see the current $30bn industry grow to $100bn in the next 4-5 years. Both senior officials talked of the need to create a level playing field and balance the interests of the different sectors of the industry to encourage growth and investment.

For Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, Viacom18, technology was enabling as many Indians as possible to access content. “People are doing more with content than ever before. It’s not doing more content,” said Mani. With the IPL on both streaming and pay TV now, Viacom18 had democratized sports, which had gone from 100mn to 500mn screens, and with this move, they had also made sports a ‘lean forward’ experience by enabling the content to be watched over mobile devices and enabling a whole new level of engagement and interactivity with the content.

Similarly, Sajith Sivanandan, Head, Disney+ Hotstar, India, shared that ‘the best businesses happen at the intersection of people and technology… finding and operating in that intersection is the gold mine right there.’ However, serving the consumers remained critical for a consumer first company like Disney, and that was through telling great stories that were both relevant as well as personalized for the consumer, and serving the right content at the right point in time, added Sivanandan.

Beyond reaching and engaging consumers, content too had the power to influence and change perceptions, with Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, India & SEA, Prime Video India, sharing during her session on ‘Inspiring and Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders’, that diversity was key to greenlighting any projects at Amazon Prime Video, and that there must be a woman in every writer’s room. Sanjog Gupta, Head – Sports, Disney Star, too shared that sports over the last 5 years had seen women more visible than ever before.

With Indian content more accessible than ever, India was becoming less exotic and more real in western minds, resulting in greater success and recognition, said Sai Abishek, Head of Factual & Lifestyle Cluster, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery. However, it was important to focus first on an Indian market and get an audience there, to build the chances of international success, added Rishi Negi, Group Chief Operating Officer, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India. But with many more stories to be mined, India was barely scratching the surface in its journey to making its mark globally, concluded Abishek.

Future of Video India is proudly sponsored by Gold Sponsors Akamai and MEASAT.

Please click here for a selection of photos from the event.

About the Asia Video Industry Association

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.

For media enquiries and additional background please contact:
Charmaine Kwan
Head of Marketing and Communications
Email: charmaine@avia.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia | Twitter: @AsiaVideoIA

Rockbird media Presents Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia 2024 – ‘Retail Revolution: Setting the Landscape Ablaze’ in Manila

MANILA, Apr 30, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – Building on the resounding success of the Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia (RESA) held across Southeast Asia last year, rockbird media sets the stage for the summit’s next edition in Manila themed, “Retail Revolution: Setting the Landscape Ablaze”.

The Philippines has emerged as a digital powerhouse, boasting 85.16 million internet users and a penetration rate of 73.1% as of 2023. With the e-commerce sector playing a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape, the Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia 2024 comes at an opportune time to explore its evolving dynamics.

Set to take place on July 17-18, 2024, at Shangri-la The Fort, BGC, Manila, this two-day summit will serve as a platform for over 100+ C-level executives, directors, and industry leaders from renowned companies to converge, share insights, and discuss the challenges, trends, practical strategies, and innovations shaping the retail sector.

Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking speakers, engaging keynote presentations, insightful panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, 1-to-1 meetings, and an opportunity to explore booths from various solution providers.

Embrace the future of retail! Seize this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and innovate with industry experts and peers

For more information, including registration details, the in-depth agenda, speaker updates, pricing, and more, please visit https://resa.rockbirdmedia.com/

About rockbird media

Rockbird media is an international business media company that produces B2B events and offers business solutions.

For more information, contact lyra@rockbirdmedia.com.

2024 CAP Consumer Survey Shows Increase in Piracy on Social Media and Messaging Platforms in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, May 2, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) has published its 2024 annual piracy consumer survey, conducted by YouGov. Despite a decrease in piracy on pirate TV boxes, pirate apps and streaming or torrent websites, the survey shows an increase in the incidence of piracy across the region, climbing from 52% last year to 59% this year due to more piracy on social media and messaging platforms. Particularly concerning are the increases in the Philippines (12% yoy) and Vietnam (13% yoy), with both countries also now having the region’s highest incidences of piracy amongst their populations, at 70% and 71% respectively.

The dominance of social media and messaging platforms as the conduit to piracy not only remains, but has grown more severe, increasing by 14% across the region. Meanwhile, only 13% of consumers in the region now access pirated content through websites, and 11% by pirate TV boxes – both down from last year.

Awareness of the negative consequences of piracy (89%) remains extremely high across the region, with consumers being most aware of criminals profiting from pirate services, the risks of malware and the damage piracy causes to local industry being most prominent. And the impact of judicial or administrative orders requiring ISPs to block access to pirate sites is clear, with Indonesian (59%), Vietnamese (54%), Malaysian (42%) and Singaporean (28%) consumers saying they have either stopped entirely or rarely access pirate sites as a direct result of sites being blocked.

The survey shows a dramatic increase in the number of consumers in Asia-Pacific both searching for and accessing pirate content via social media or messaging services. CAP is continuing to work with the major platforms across the region to address this issue but remains concerned with the lack of response from some platforms, notably Telegram.

Matt Cheetham, General Manager of CAP, noted, “We are greatly encouraged by the continuing downward trend of consumers accessing pirate content from illegal websites, which reflects the work done over many years in the region by industry and governments. However, it is clear that social media and messaging platforms must do more to prevent their services being used to find and access pirate content.”

About the Survey

The survey was conducted online by YouGov between 1st to 7th February 2024. Research was conducted in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The sample size was 10,123 people across all 8 Markets.

About the Asia Video Industry Association

The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards 2024: Celebrating Sustainable Leadership and Innovation, 25 April 2024

HANOI, Vietnam, Apr 30, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards™ 2024 came to a triumphal close, marking another milestone in the realm of achievable corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Mr Matthias Gelber, known as the ‘Green Man,’ recognizable for his strong commitment to sustainability as well as his iconic green batak shirt, officially opened the Summit.

Hosted by The Pinnacle Group International in collaboration with co-organizer the Sustainable Technology Centre, this year’s summit brought together industry leaders, experts and policymakers to explore innovative strategies and solutions towards a sustainable future.

Ms Aparna Rajesh, Consultant to Sustainability & Academic Interface at Tata Consultancy Services, shares insights on leveraging employee talent, business models and assets for impactful transformation.

The event witnessed insightful discussions, engaging panels, and thought-provoking keynotes, delving into pressing issues such as climate action, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance, and community engagement. Attendees gained invaluable perspectives and actionable insights, fostering collaborations to drive positive change across sectors.

Mr Aru David, Director of Assist in the Mekong Region, moderates a panel on Efficient ESG Governance, Transforming Commitments into Measurable Actions. The panel features Mr Pham Hai Au, PwC Vietnam, Mr David Jackson, Avison Young, and Ms Mai Thi Thanh Huong, Sanofi. (L to R)

Dr Stefan Phang, Global Director of Sustainability & Creating Shared Value at Solenis, moderates a panel on “Elevating Governance from Good to Exceptional, Advocating for Diverse Talent through Actions, Not Just Words”. The panel features Dr Ir William L Nolten from ReXil Asia, Ms Nusheen Nalwala from Tata Consultancy Services, Mr Florian Johannes Beranek from the Central & Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam, and Mr Victor Dulait from the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam. (Left to Right)

Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams, Founder of Williams Business Consultancy, moderates a panel on “Opportunity and Risk: Linking ESG to Strategy for the Creation and Preservation of Sustainable Long-Term Value”. The panel features Mr Andika Dwi Saputra from Evermos, Mr Ts. Mahmood Long from Sarawak Energy, Ms Vu Tra My from Home Credit Vietnam, and Mr Rahul Gupta from McKinsey & Company. (Left to Right)

Highlights of the Summit:

Keynote Address: Ms Aparna Rajesh, Consultant, Sustainability & Academic Interface, APAC, Tata Consultancy Services, delivered an inspiring keynote on “How Corporates Can Leverage Their Employee Talent, Business Models, And Assets to Create Deep Impact That Drives Transformational Change.”

Topic: “Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility and Sustainability” featured Ms Le Thuy Anh, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare System, who shared insights into Vinmec’s dedication to CSR & ESG principles.

Panel Discussion: “Opportunity and Risk: Linking ESG To Strategy for the Creation and Preservation of Sustainable Long-Term Value,” moderated by Prof. Dr Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd, featured panelists including Mr Ts. Mahmood Long from Sarawak Energy, Mr Andika Dwi Saputra from Evermos, Ms Vu Tra My from Home Credit Vietnam, and Mr Rahul Gupta from McKinsey & Company.

Topic: Ms Rohini Samtani, Sustainability Solutions Manager at S&P Global Sustainable1, led a discussion on “ESG Ratings and Transparency: Advancing Sustainable Finance.”

Panel Discussion: “Elevating Governance from Good to Exceptional: Advocating for Diverse Talent through Actions, Not Just Words,” moderated by Dr Stefan Phang, Global Director of Sustainability & Creating Shared Value at Solenis, with panelists including Dr Ir. William L Nolten from ReXil Asia, Ms Nusheen Masters from Tata Consultancy Services, Mr Florian Johannes Beranek from the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and Mr Victor Dulait from the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BeluxCham).

Topic: Mr Lokender Singh and Mr Desmond Soh, Co-founders of Nutri-Buddy Pte Ltd, shared their expertise on “Sustainable Food Practices: Essential ESG Factors for the Food & Beverages Industry.”

Final Thoughts: The event ended with a final thought by Guest Speaker and Advisor Prof. Dr. Richard David Hames, Founder & Executive Director of the Centre for The Future and Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science, Advisor to Sustainable Technology Centre. He encouraged attendees to continue their good efforts in CSR and ESG initiatives, emphasizing that continuous efforts will contribute to making the world a better place.

We extend our gratitude to our co-organizer, the Sustainable Technology Centre, for their unwavering support and dedication in making this summit a resounding success. Their commitment to sustainability and technological innovation has been instrumental in advancing our shared mission.

S&P Global’s Sustainability Solutions Manager, Ms Rohini Samtani, leads a discussion on “ESG Ratings and Transparency: Advancing Sustainable Finance.”

Co-founders of Nutri-Buddy Pte Ltd, Mr Lokender Singh and Mr Desmond Soh, share expertise on “Sustainable Food Practices: Essential ESG Factors for the Food & Beverages Industry.”

We are also indebted to our sponsors, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Nutri-Buddy Private Limited, whose generous support has played a pivotal role in bringing this event to fruition. Their commitment to promoting sustainable practices and corporate responsibility exemplifies the spirit of the summit.

Mr Pham The Dung, Deputy Director General, the State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI) at the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MOST), honoured the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards with his presence, inaugurating the awards with an address.

The summit ended with the awards segment The Global CSR & ESG Awards™, graced by Guest of Honour, Mr Pham The Dung, Deputy Director General, State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI), Ministry Of Science And Technology Of Vietnam (MOST), and Ms Dang Ngoc Han, crowned Miss Vietnam 2010, a renowned beauty queen, Ao Dai designer and businesswoman in Vietnam. She serves as Deputy Director of Ninh Van Bay JSC and is the Founder and CEO of Ao Dai Ngoc Han.

The award categories for this year are:

– Best Environmental Excellence Award
– Best Community Programme Award
– Excellence In Provision Of Literacy & Education Award
– Empowerment Of Women Award
– Best Workplace Practises
– CSR & ESG Leadership Award
– Product Excellence Award
– Best CEO
– Best Corporate Communications & Investors Relations Team

This year, we also have award categories recognizing the companies at the forefront of their respective industries and countries. The award categories are:

– Best In Thailand
– Best In Indonesia
– Best In Cambodia
– Best In Viet Nam
– Best In Philippines

Winners of the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards – 2014, are:

Best Environmental Excellence Award

o Market Cap: USD 1 Billion and Above
– Platinum: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, MY
– Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java, ID
– Silver: PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, ID
– Bronze: PT Astra International Tbk, ID

o Market Cap: USD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion
– Platinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Sanggaran, ID
– Gold: PT TEP Indonesia, ID

o Market Cap: Less than USD 500 Million
– Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, ID
– Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, ID
– Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Wayame, ID
– Bronze: Hope Foundation, MY

Best Community Programme Award

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System
– Gold: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel, PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia, Sanofi, PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga AFT Supadio
– Silver: San Miguel Corporation, PT Pertamina DPPU Juanda, PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java, Sarawak Energy Berhad
– Bronze: Pertamina EP Sukowati Field Corp, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Pontianak, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Surabaya

o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Balikpapan– Gold: PT Kalimantan Prima Persada– Silver: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)– Bronze: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Badak NGL
– Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, Smilegate Foundation, Diversey Viet Nam, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit VI Balongan, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Maos
– Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Cilacap, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Ternate, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Semarang, PT PLN Nusantara Power Up Gresik
– Bronze: Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund, Central Retail Thailand, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Jawa Bagian Tengah DPPU Ahmad Yani

Excellence In Provisional Of Literacy & Education Award

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Samsung Electronics Indonesia
– Gold: Bridgestone Asia Pacific
– Silver: PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam
– Bronze: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad

o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd
– Gold: PT Kalimantan Prima Persada

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap
– Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju

Best Workplace Practises

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System
– Gold: Danone Indonesia

o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning

Best CEO

o Less than USD 500 Million in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund
– Gold: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd

Empowerment Of Women Award

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System
– Gold: Sarawak Energy Berhad
– Silver: San Miguel Corporation
– Bronze: Pt Agincourt Resources

o USD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Bridgestone Asia Pacific
– Gold: EVERMOS
– Silver: Mahkota Medical Centre

Product Excellence Award

o USD 1 Billion and above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Danone Indonesia

o USD 500 Million to USD 1 Billion in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)

o Less than USD 500 Million in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap
– Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning
– Silver: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju
– Bronze: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit V Balikpapan

CSR & ESG Leadership Award

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT. Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk
– Gold: TBS Energi Utama
– Silver: PT Bank BTPN Tbk
– Bronze: Tata Consultancy Services

o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company
– Gold: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd
– Silver: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Bank Rakyat
– Gold: Diageo Vietnam
– Silver: Home Credit Viet Nam

Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Team Award

o USD 1 Billion and above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Danone Indonesia

o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd

Best Country Excellence – Best in Cambodia

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: NagaWorld Limited

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Prince Holding Group

Best Country Excellence – Best in Thailand

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Tata Consultancy Services

Best Country Excellence – Best In Philippines

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Tata Consultancy Services

Best Country Award – Best In Indonesia

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning
– Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap
– Silver: PT Langgeng Kreasi Jayaprima (Diageo Indonesia)
– Bronze: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit V Balikpapan

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: PT Astra International TBK
– Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java
– Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga SHAFTHI

Best Country Excellence – Best in Vietnam

o USD 1 Billion And Above in Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System

o USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization
– Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong – Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (TTC AgriS)
– Gold: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd

o Less Than USD 500 Million Market Capitalization
– Gold: Hope Foundation Platinum: FPT Digital

As we reflect on the success of the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards, we are inspired and energized to continue our collective efforts towards building a more sustainable and inclusive world. Together, we can create positive change that benefits present and future generations.

About Pinnacle Group

The Pinnacle Group International is a leader in the conference industry in Asia, designing and launching ground-breaking conferences and events. We pride ourselves in our ability to anticipate and read underlying socio-economic and investment trends in emerging and developed markets, creating brands and events to capture these opportunities and launching them with our clients and partners in regional and international markets. Our relentless pursuit of excellence in the business of connecting people and businesses across nations is derived from our core beliefs in improving lives, welfare and the status of societies. We are committed to supporting charitable ministries and projects for the betterment of humanity, while our staff and management commit time and resources to annual global missions and charities. To learn more, visit https://globalcsr.pinnaclegroup.global.

For media inquiries or further information:
Ms Cyan Lee, Conference Manager,
The Pinnacle Group International
Email: cyan@pinnaclegroup.global
Tel: +65 8222 2344

Hong Kong Gifts, printing and packaging, and licensing events foster cross-industry opportunities

The Gifts & Premium Fair, Printing & Packaging Fair and debut DeLuxe PrintPack concluded successfully today, while the Licensing Show ended yesterday. The four trade fairs attracted over 60,000 buyers from 127 countries and regions for sourcing and procurement
Buyers from outside Hong Kong were mainly from Mainland China, Taiwan, the United States, Japan, and Korea
A survey showed 60% of respondents believed overall sales would increase in the next 12 to 24 months

HONG KONG, Apr 30, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and inaugural DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong concluded successfully today, while the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS), ended yesterday. The four trade fairs collectively attracted over 60,000 buyers from 127 countries and regions. The Gifts & Premium Fair welcomed some 35,000 buyers, while the Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack fair drew over 10,000 buyers, and the HKILS had over 15,000. Buyers from outside Hong Kong were mainly from Mainland China, Taiwan, the United States, Japan and Korea, demonstrating active global participation in the April trade events. Concurrent with the HKILS, the Asian Licensing Conference (ALC) invited nearly 30 international industry experts to share insights on global licensing trends and growth drivers. The four trade fairs, along with the ALC, contribute to the promotion of Hong Kong’s cultural and creative industries and development of intellectual property trade.

Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The Gifts & Premium Fair, Printing & Packaging Fair, inaugural DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, and HKILS bring together creative industry professionals and licensing industry players, providing a platform for exchange and connecting potential partners. Under the national 14th Five Year Plan, Hong Kong serves as a centre for cultural promotion and exchange, with the goal of promoting Chinese culture overseas. This year’s Gifts & Premium Fair and HKILS feature rich cultural and creative content, with the participation of numerous cultural and creative communities from Mainland China, which has been well-received by buyers. Additionally, with the recent implementation of the plastic-free policy in Hong Kong from last week, the Printing & Packaging Fair and inaugural DeLuxe PrintPack have attracted many local buyers seeking eco-friendly packaging, creating more business opportunities for the industry.” She further emphasised that Hong Kong is a renowned global sourcing hub, and the April trade shows gather industry people from traditional markets such as Europe and the United States, as well as those from emerging markets such as Mainland China, ASEAN and the Middle East. With the HKTDC providing online and offline business matching platforms, the industry can seize golden opportunities in the April sourcing season.

60% anticipate increase in sales

During the Gifts & Premium Fair, the HKTDC commissioned an independent research agency to interview some 870 exhibitors and buyers. Of the respondents, 60% believed their overall sales figures would rise in the next 12 to 24 months while 38% consider rising demand from emerging markets as the biggest business opportunity this year, followed by recovering purchasing power from customers (33%) and business leads from e-tailing (30%). The greatest challenges identified were fluctuations of the global economy (49%), impact of inflation (34%) and exchange rate volatility (33%).

In terms of market expansion, the popular choices among respondents included Northern and Western Europe (27%), North America (27%), ASEAN (22%) and Japan (14%).

Respondents identified green, environmentally friendly (60%), chic and fashionable (40%) and high-tech (31%) as the three major gifts and premium market product-feature trends. The gift and premium items with the most growth potential were considered to be sustainable gifts (16%), figurines & decorations (16%) and toys & baby products (16%).

Market trends usher in cultural creative and eco-friendly products

Hong Kong is a leading sourcing hub for gifts, and exhibitors at the Gifts & Premium Fair are closely attuned to trends, incorporating cultural and creative designs. Marushin Sun Heart (HK) Limited has introduced uniquely designed small bags and pouches in the shape of food items which are popular in Europe and the United States. The exhibitor joined the Gifts & Premium Fair in order to bring these popular bags into Asian markets and the result exceeded expectations. Shoko Kodama, Board Director, Marushin Co., Ltd., said: “At the fair, we have transformed our booth into a supermarket and attracted a lot of new buyers, 70% of whom come from Europe and the United States and the remainder from Southeast Asia. Their responses are very positive. So far, we have found 20 to 30 potential distributors. Some of our existing distributors have already placed on-the-spot orders worth a total of US$50,000 on the first day. We expect our on-site orders will amount to US$200,000.”

In addition, a Jingdezhen porcelain manufacturer joined the Gifts & Premium Fair for the first time to promote handcrafted and unique porcelain artworks. Their products have garnered appreciation among collectors from Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore.

Hong Kong-based Printing and Packaging Fair exhibitor Zune Asia Ltd has operated in Hong Kong for over 20 years and now focuses on developing markets in Mainland China and Hong Kong. Area Manager Alex Cheung said: “We are a branch of a Swiss cutting company and have joined this fair for more than 10 years. On the fair’s second day, we already met close to 30 buyers from Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and India. We estimate to generate sales revenue of HK$5 million (US$640,000) to $6 million during the fair. We also reconnected with two past customers at the fair.” The returned Korea Pavilion also received positive responses, Jae Hyoung Kim, Manager of Sangil Eco & Paper Bag Co., Ltd, an exhibitor offering sustainable products and solutions, successfully connected to four potential buyers from large-scale stores based in Chile, Mainland China and Europe.

The inaugural DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong brings together a wider range of luxury packaging options for buyers. Curtis Chan, Founder of Hong Kong-based Merit Ideas International Limited, said: “We were very pleased that we made contact with 20 to 30 new buyers on the first day. We have also connected with five different buyers from packaging companies in Mexico, Lotte Group in Korea, Isabelle Food Company in Taiwan, and a jewellery company in Mainland China through the Click2Match platform. We expect to secure orders worth HK$200,000 (US$26,000) to $300,000 during the fair.”

One-stop trade platform enhances synergy

On the buyer side, Pierre Lombard, Marketing Executive of Verimark (Pty) Ltd, a direct marketing company in South Africa, said: “I have found at Gifts Fair 14 potential suppliers which have their own factories, and I’ll close deals valued at US$150,000 with two toy factories. I am happy to see new and innovative designs for smart watches, body massage guns, home fitness equipment and microfibre bath towels. I will place orders later.” Another buyer from the United States, Connie Tsang from Time Products International, highlighted that the product sustainability and practicality are key market trends. Through Click2Match, she connected with several eco-friendly product suppliers and will be finalising a deal with an Indian supplier to purchase environmentally friendly bags worth US$10,000.

Quan Luong Le, CEO and Founder of Nam Xanh Joint Stock Company, a buyer from Vietnam, found many suppliers at the Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack fair. He said: “We are looking for some long-term suppliers and we met 15 on the first day, who are mainly from Mainland China including Guangdong, Shenzhen and Xuzhou. We will shortlist three to four suppliers, and place orders of 5,000 to 10,000 units of ribbons, glass bottles and gift boxes initially, roughly amounting to US$40,000 to $50,000.” Another buyer, Martin Dusanek, Managing Director of Dekos Packaging Solutions in Czech Republic, said: “Our main focus was on sourcing green and high-end custom packaging products, and I successfully met potential suppliers from Mainland China and Korea. The estimated total value of the packaging procurement is US$50,000.”

Under the EXHIBITION+ model, the four trade fairs integrate offline and online elements. Apart from taking part in the physical fairs, buyers can continue networking through the Click2Match smart business-matching platform.

The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, organised by the HKTDC, took place from 27 to 30 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Concurrently, the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (Hong Kong) Limited held the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and the inaugural DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Additionally, the HKILS and ALC were held from 27 to 29 April at the HKCEC.

Photos download: https://bit.ly/4aVqr2f

The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and debut DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong concluded successfully today, while the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) ended yesterday. These four trade shows collectively attracted buyers from 127 countries and regions, with over 60,000 buyers attending.

Algernon Yau (centre), Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government; Jeffrey Lam (second from left), Chairman of the Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee; Sophia Chong (second from right), Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC; Eric Sun (left), Chairman of the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association and Cherrie Chong (right), President of the Innovative Entrepreneur Association attended the joint networking reception of the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and the Hong Kong International Licensing Show at the opening for the 39th Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair and the 21st Hong Kong International Licensing Show.

Sophia Chong (centre), Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC; Guan-nan Wang (second from left), Chief Representative, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, China Chamber of International Commerce Representative Office in Hong Kong; Jackson Leung (second from right), Chairman, Hong Kong Printers Association; Tak Fai Chan (left), Chairman, Hong Kong Digital Printing Association; and Alex King (right), Honorary Secretary, The Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong attended the joint networking reception of the 19th Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and the inaugural DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong.

Algernon Yau (fifth from right), Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government; Jeffrey Lam (fifth from left), Chairman of the Home InStyle and HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee; and Sophia Chong (fourth from right), Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC took photos with guests and licensed cartoon characters.

April is peak procurement season and exhibitions play a vital role in the mega events economy. On the first day of the fairs, the Hong Kong Tourism Board cordially arranged the Dukling Evening Harbour Cruise Tour for fairs’ overseas buyers and media to enjoy the beautiful skyline of Victoria Harbour, narrating the Hong Kong story through its dazzling night scenery. Pictured before the departure of the Dukling were Algernon Yau (third from right), Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government; Jeffrey Lam (third from left), Chairman of the Home InStyle and Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Organising Committee; Dane Cheng (second from right), Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Sophia Chong (second from left), Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC and Kenneth Wong (right), General Manager of MICE and Cruise, Hong Kong Tourism Board, along with the participants.

The Gifts & Premium Fair featured a dedicated Cultural & Creative Corner, showcasing over 30 exhibitors. A notable element was the Chinese Gifts Themed Exhibition, which was part of the 2024 National Cultural and Tourism IP Authorisation Series Activities under the guidance of the national Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

At the Gifts & Premium Fair, the DesignInspire in Motion Branding and Design Zone at the Hall of Fine Designs featured 15 Hong Kong companies, emphasising their expertise in providing professional design services, offering innovative solutions and design management strategies that can serve local as well as international clientele.

The debut DeLuxe PrintPack featured a variety of printing and packaging products and solutions for luxury goods covering cosmetics, wine, jewellery and watches.

The Korea Pavilion returned to the Printing & Packaging Fair, showcasing various hot printing and packaging technologies, as well as environmentally friendly packaging solutions.

The HKTDC and the Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong jointly organised the 35th Hong Kong Print Awards Kick-off Ceremony at the Printing & Packaging Fair, aiming to stimulate industry development and inject new vitality into the printing industry.

Website
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkgiftspremiumfair/en
Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkprintpackfair/en
DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong: https://www.hktdc.com/event/deluxeprintpackhk/en
Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklicensingshow/en

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
HK Gifts & Premium Fair, HK International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong
Clementine Cheung, Tel: (852) 2584 4272, Email: clementine.hm.cheung@hktdc.org

HK International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference
Katy Wong, Tel: (852) 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org

HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en

To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc

About HKTDC