NINGBO, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 August 2023 – The AI+Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Conference & Create@Alibaba Cloud “Intelligent Manufacturing Track” Global Finals “was held successfully on August 24, 2023 in Haishu District, Ningbo. The conference was attended by leaders of relevant units in Ningbo and Haishu District, experts in the AI and intelligent manufacturing industries, investors, entrepreneurs, and many others, who discussed in depth the industrial transformation and innovative development trend of intelligent manufacturing under the AI wave.

2023 is the “outbreak year” of artificial intelligence, and the AI big model is becoming a key force to empower thousands of industries and lead industrial transformation. At the same time, vigorously developing the artificial intelligence industry and promoting the integration of artificial intelligence and the real economy have also become key measures for regional development, among which the combination of artificial intelligence and trillion-output manufacturing industry has attracted much attention.

According to reports, the Create@Alibaba Cloud “Intelligent Manufacturing Track” Global Finals Global Challenge began in 2015, and it is a global technology entrepreneurship competition brand initiated by Alibaba Cloud, covering nearly 100 cities in more than ten countries worldwide, and is referred to as the “Olympics” in scientific and technological circles. Global Finals of the 2023 Create @ Alibaba Cloud “Intelligent Manufacturing Track” Global Challenge are directed by Ningbo Economic and Information Bureau, hosted by Ningbo Haishu District People’s Government, Alibaba (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., and Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd., and carried out by Alibaba Cloud Innovation Centre.

Cutting-edge technology plus intelligent manufacturing, 23 innovative enterprises and a number of expert judges gathered in Ningbo.

On the morning of August 24th, 2023 Create @ Alibaba Cloud “Intelligent Manufacturing Track” Global Finals successfully concluded. The competition lasted for 4 months, attracting more than 400 companies from China, the United States, Britain, Germany, India, South Korea and other countries to participate in the competition. After the five major competition areas of the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, overseas and Maker in Beijing, 23 innovative companies finally entered the global finals, covering smart sensors, spectrum detection, chip design, intelligent gateways and other fields, including many frontiers such as industrial AI.

Liu Yuan, Partner of Zhen Fund, Zhu Bo, Partner/Deputy General Manager of Zhongyu Zhiyuan, Xu Shance, Founder of Zhuodai Capital, Sun Lili, Partner of Zhuodai Capital, Zhang Aiguo, Managing Director of Bronze Capital, Liang Xiangbing, Investment Director of Ningbo Chengtou Yongcheng, Zhong Xiaoling, Investment Director of Ningbo Yongshuiqiao, Kurnaedi, Senior Investment Manager of Ningbo Kaitou Yanrun Capital, Wang Zhiqin, Senior Investment Manager of Cailletet Capital, Yan Xiaoyong, Investment Manager of Ningbo Angel Guidance Fund, Wei Yiren, Director of Alibaba Cloud Industrial Internet of Things Solutions, and Zuo Xiaoan, Director of Create @ Alibaba Cloud “Intelligent Manufacturing Track” Global Finals, as the judges of this competition, interacted with the finalists.

After fierce competition in the finals, Jilin Qiushi Spectral Data Technology Co., Ltd. won the Global Challenge championship. Sunzhan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Boci Technology Co., Ltd., Paifang Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Beijing Gengdun Data Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Bongding Smart Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Ouruan Information Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Jiuzong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Boyun Jianri (Shenzhen) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Huanyu Lanbo Technology Co., Ltd., AsiaInfo Technology (China) Co., Ltd., ZTE Communications (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. won the “Innovation Application Award”.

Shanghai Shuowu Tiancheng Information Technology Co., Ltd., China Railway 14th Bureau Group Fangqiao Co., Ltd. Intelligent Equipment Branch, starlink, Capital Information Development Co., Ltd., Shanghai Shuyi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Shangxun Technology Co., Ltd., BANF, Shanghai Shangjian Hanzeng Software Technology Co., Ltd., Mianjie (Beijing) Network Technology Co., Ltd., Eleven companies including Linx Deep Information Technology INC and Hong Kong Phoenix Nirvana Technology Co., Ltd. won the “Innovation Breakthrough Award”, and Shanghai Bongding Smart Technology Co., Ltd. won the “Best Popularity Award”.

Jilin Qiushi Spectral Data Technology Co., Ltd., the winner of this competition, is a research and development service provider of spectral instruments, and has independently developed spectral luminescent materials. Its product line includes “Yi Spectrum” series products, spectral chips and products around which harmful substances in consumer goods are detected and identified online on the platform of smart phones. Founded in 2017, the company has obtained two rounds of financing so far and has achieved KK-level mass production.

Cao Jie, deputy director of Haishu District’s Standing Committee of the People’s Congress and commander-in-chief of Cuibaili Innovation District’s development and construction headquarters, stated in his speech that Haishu District and Alibaba Cloud jointly founded the Create @ Alibaba Cloud “Intelligent Manufacturing Track” Global Finals “Global Challenge,” which is an important starting point for Haishu District to develop intelligent manufacturing clusters and enterprises. As Ningbo’s core city, Haishu District is deeply implementing the legal system strategy of national manufacturing power, network power, and digital power, actively responding to Ningbo’s call to build a global manufacturing innovation capital, a leading city of industrial internet, and a pioneering city of high-quality digital economy development in China, by strengthening the industrial work system, building a functional platform, and focusing on advantageous industries. He also emphasised that Haishu District is steadily embarking on the journey of becoming a leading area of intelligent manufacturing industry in Zhejiang Province, and the demand for high-quality project talents is stronger than ever, urging more outstanding talents and projects to settle in Haishu.

It is understood that in addition to bonuses, the award-winning projects will also have the opportunity to become Alibaba Cloud-related ecological enterprises, receive Alibaba Cloud’s ecological resources support, and provide services such as landing subsidies, talent incentives and financing support provided by Haishu District of Ningbo City.

Open the imagination space of “intellectual creation”, and AI wave promotes the leap-forward development of manufacturing industry.

The AI+ Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Conference and Finals Awards Ceremony were held successfully on the afternoon of August 24th. Huang Qinbo, deputy director of the Ningbo Economic and Information Bureau, Li Gao, deputy head of Ningbo City’s Haishu District, and Wang Xiaodong, vice president of Alibaba Cloud and head of the intelligent Internet of Things business, each delivered speeches. Furthermore, Wu Heli, executive vice minister of the Haishu District Committee’s Talent Office, shared the theme of “Walking into Haishu” and detailed the Haishu District’s talent plan. The 36Kr Research Institute’s president, Zou Pingzhen, provided a detailed interpretation of the Research Report on the Digital Transformation of China’s Manufacturing Industry in 2023. Alibaba DAMO Voice Laboratory’s product director, John Young, Jiao Zhiliang, deputy general manager of Alibaba Cloud Business Incubation Division, and Zhu Bo, partner/deputy general manager of Zhongyu Zhiyuan, Zhang Aiguo, managing director of Qingtong Capital, Ding Li, co-founder and CEO of Pleisto, and Chen Xianyong, vice president of Flexiv Technology also attended the conference and shared their thoughts on industrial development and venture capital under the new paradigm of AI.

In his speech at the conference, Huang Qinbo, deputy director of the Ningbo Economic and Information Bureau, stated that Ningbo’s manufacturing industry has a solid foundation and a complete industrial system, which provides rich application scenarios and a broad market space for the development of intelligent manufacturing. Many outstanding scholars and entrepreneurs in the fields of intelligent manufacturing and AI have participated in this competition. It is a platform for the integration and development of high-quality projects and capital markets, as well as a platform for the exchange and interaction of talents, projects, and capital. This competition is expected to significantly aid the ecological development of Ningbo’s intelligent manufacturing industry through measures such as policy release, talent gathering, benchmarking demonstration, and ecological assistance. It will continue to promote Alibaba Cloud and Ningbo’s strategic cooperation, as well as provide strong support for Ningbo’s new industrialization development.

In his speech, Li Gao, deputy head of Ningbo’s Haishu District, introduced the district’s history and development prospects, and invited entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs. He stated that in the future, Haishu District will construct an enterprise intellectual upgrading path of “digital workshop-smart factory-future factory” through the deep application of leading enterprises and digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises, with the goal of constructing more than 100 digital workshops by 2027.

Wang Xiaodong, vice president of Alibaba Cloud and head of intelligent Internet of Things business, said at the conference that generative artificial intelligence is triggering a new round of technological revolution around the world, and “AI+” has become a new label of intelligent manufacturing. As the world’s leading cloud computing and artificial intelligence technology company, Alibaba Cloud has been committed to using artificial intelligence technology to improve user experience and business efficiency. In the industrial field, Alibaba Cloud will further integrate the capabilities of the Thousand Questions model and Alibaba Cloud Internet of Things platform to provide intelligent solutions for enterprises and make the whole manufacturing process smarter and more efficient. And will use the power of digital technology to continuously serve local industries and innovative enterprises in Ningbo.

Wu Heli, executive deputy director of the Haishu District Committee’s Talent Office, also took the stage to detail the general situation, industrial development, and talent introduction policy of Haishu District to the participants. He stated that the Haishu District has a rich historical and cultural heritage and has always been regarded as the heart of Ningbo, the business district, and the core area of a well-known historical and cultural city. He also demonstrated all aspects of Haishu District, including its distinctive industries, location advantages, key development blocks, comprehensive facilities, and talent introduction plan.

During the conference, Huang Qinbo, deputy director of Ningbo Economic and Information Bureau, Wang Xiaodong, vice president of Alibaba Cloud and head of intelligent Internet of Things business, and Zou Ping, president of 36Kr Research Institute, attended the launching ceremony of the Research Report on Digital Transformation of China Manufacturing Industry in 2023. Zou Ping, President of 36Kr Research Institute, also made a detailed interpretation of the Research Report on Digital Transformation of China Manufacturing Industry in 2023. She deeply analyzed the influence of industrial Internet, artificial intelligence and other technologies on the R&D design, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing and after-sales service of manufacturing industry, and indicated that with the blessing of large model and multi-modal capability, artificial intelligence has the initiative service consciousness, and will penetrate all links of manufacturing industry and realize deeper application in the future.

New business models and innovative approaches will emerge one after the other under the new AI paradigm. John Young, product director of Alibaba DAMO Voice Lab, delivered a keynote speech on “Industry Application Innovation under the New AI Paradigm” at this conference. He stated that in the age of AI change, the model is becoming an increasingly important component of production. He also mentioned the concept of MaaS (Model as a Service) proposed by Alibaba Cloud for the first time in the industry last year, and detailed Alibaba Cloud’s product innovation in the field of big models using Tongyi Listening and Understanding as an example.

The new paradigm of AI is also expected to promote the emergence of a new wave of entrepreneurial upsurge. Liu Yuan, a partner of Zhen Fund, gave a keynote speech on “Thinking about Early Investment in AI Era” and shared the logic behind the investment of Zhen Fund. He introduced in detail the four types of entrepreneurs that Zhen Fund mainly faces, namely “little genius”, “old driver”, “trader” and “technical school”, and analyzed the current situation of AI+ track in terms of technology trends, market development, business model and other aspects, and suggested that entrepreneurs should always be curious and sensitive to cutting-edge technologies and take users and income as their main purposes.

Jiao Zhiliang, deputy general manager of Alibaba Cloud Business Incubation Division, moderated the roundtable forum, and guests included Zhu Bo, partner/deputy general manager of Zhongyu Zhiyuan, Zhang Aiguo, managing director of Qingtong Capital, Ding Li, co-founder and CEO of Pleisto, and Chen Xianyong, vice president of Flexiv Technology. Given the opportunities presented by the combination of AI and intelligent manufacturing, Zhu Bo believes that there is significant room for improvement in the manufacturing and management levels of the manufacturing industry, providing ample market opportunities for startups related to AI and intelligent manufacturing. According to Zhang Aiguo, investment opportunities in the AI+ manufacturing industry are structural, with the key being to find a good scene and demand points. Chen Xianyong and Ding Li shared their perspectives as entrepreneurs. Chen Xianyong demonstrated Flexiv Technology’s adaptive robot. He believes that by incorporating robots and artificial intelligence into the manufacturing process, the factory can truly usher in the intelligent stage. Ding Li, on the other hand, conducted a thorough examination of AI’s capability boundary and future technological development trend in the context of AI’s technological transformation.

The introduction of generative AI is ushering in a new round of industrial revolution. The digital and intelligent transformation faced by the manufacturing industry with trillions of dollars in output value is related not only to the enterprise, but also to the improvement of the country’s overall strength. The conference’s focus remained on the intelligent manufacturing track. Combining cutting-edge technology with regional industrial development not only stimulated the technological and business innovation of more new generation teams, but also added fuel to the fire of establishing a new highland of intelligent manufacturing.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 August 2023 – The Centre for Innovation in Construction and Infrastructure Development (CICID) and the MiC Laboratory (MiCLab) of the Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held a Strategic Public Policy Forum titled “Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Supply Chain in the Greater Bay Area for Hong Kong Development: Preliminary Policy Roadmap and Action Plan” on August 30. The event gathered prominent speakers from government, industry and academia to share state-of-the-art research, practices and policies for enhancing the MiC supply chain.

Professor Wei PAN, Acting Executive Vice-President (Administration & Finance) of HKU and Director of MiCLab, delivered the Welcome Remarks. He emphasized the significant growth in MiC adoption in Hong Kong since 2017, but noted that the MiC supply chain faces various technical and management challenges.

“This Strategic Public Policy Research project aims to establish a favourable business environment and recommend a policy roadmap with an action plan for enhancing the MiC supply chain in the GBA for HK development. The forum as part of this research project is to share the preliminary policy roadmap and key findings of the project and to collect feedback from wide stakeholders. The insights and connections forged during this event will contribute to the advancement of not only the MiC supply chain but also the development of a more productive industry and sustainable built environment,” said Professor Pan.

Ir Ricky LAU, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) of the Development Bureau, HKSAR Government, delivered the Opening and Keynote speech. “CICID is an unfailing partner in supporting government’s initiatives in promoting MiC. This Forum today is a very timely occasion that brings together different industry leaders to offer views on how to enable the healthy development of MiC supply chain in the GBA. The forum represents the collaborative effort of the whole industry in developing the MiC technology and transforming our construction process”, he said.

Other distinguished speakers included Mr Jianming LIANG, President of the Guangdong Construction Industry Association; Ir Dr Conrad WONG, BBS, JP, Vice Chairman of Yau Lee Holdings Limited; Mr Michael LI, JP, Deputy Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government; Dr David-John Gibbs, Director (Infrastructure Advisory) of Ernst & Young Transactions Limited; and Mr Kun DING, Executive Director of Yahgee Modular House. They shared their expertise, experience and insights regarding the MiC supply chain in the GBA to facilitate Hong Kong’s development.

In addition, witnessed by Ir Ricky LAU, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), and Professor David Srolovitz, Dean of Engineering of HKU, Director of MiCLab Prof Wei PAN and Mr Michael LI, Deputy Director of Architectural Services of HKSAR Government jointly signed the Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the Government-University collaboration on exploring opportunities to develop and promote the effective use of MiC and to support the research and development of MiC in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, followed by the launch of a study on MiC safe lifting supported by the Development Bureau.

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About the forum

The forum is part of the research project entitled “Enhancing Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) Supply Chain in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for Hong Kong (HK) Development”, led by Professor Wei PAN, Executive Director of CICID, HKU, and funded by the Strategic Public Policy Research (SPPR) funding scheme (Project Number: S2019.A8.013) of HKSAR Government.

About HKU CICID

CICID of HKU was established in 2002, aiming to foster continuous improvements and excellence in the construction industry and infrastructure development in particular, through the development of innovative strategies and techniques. CICID targets to be a “Centre of Excellence” for research, discourse and dissemination of innovations in infrastructure, construction management and methodologies, and interdisciplinary research.

About HKU MiCLab

MiCLab was established in 2020 to lead innovative research in MiC to enhance its widespread uptake and adoption in Hong Kong and beyond. MiCLab involves a team of researchers with diverse research backgrounds covering construction engineering and management, structural engineering and material science, computer and control science, and supply chain management, etc. MiCLab has been conducting systematic research and development on MiC.

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Unveiling a Fresh and Exclusive Japanese Style Homeware Collection

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 31 August 2023 – The allure of Japanese design is captivating more and more Hongkongers as they seek minimalist yet distinctive pieces to elevate their living spaces. This summer, 7-Eleven is launching an all-new Japanese-inspired homeware collection to add “A Touch of Kyoto Style” to your home. In this first-of-its-kind collaboration, 7-Eleven has teamed up with the beloved Japanese cartoon character Doraemon and the renowned Kyoto-based brand SOU*SOU. The result? An enchanting crossover that blends SOU*SOU’s exquisite prints with the charm of Doraemon, stylishly captured in a series of 8 “A Touch of Kyoto Style” SOU GOOD glasses.

These SOU GOOD Japanese Style Glasses come in two super cute designs: the SOU GOOD Roly Poly Glass with Lid and the SOU GOOD Dome Glass with Lid. Crafted from crystal-clear borosilicate glass, these glasses showcase a refined Japanese aesthetic, perfect for the summer season. The entire print collection has been lovingly created by Japanese designers from SOU*SOU. Among the standout designs is the whimsical “Number Games” glass, where Doraemon’s mischievous charm blends seamlessly with SOU*SOU’s iconic numeric patterns in vibrant summer hues. First up is the “Suzushiroso” design, featuring calming shades of blue reminiscent of Doraemon himself. Then there’s the “Serenity” design, an elegant nod to the artistry of an Easter egg. And lastly, the “Playful Patterns” design offers a contemporary and vibrant twist on traditional Kyoto motifs. Delicately detailed and full of colour, these prints effortlessly blend simplicity and playfulness and will surely put a smile on your face.

SOU GOOD Roly Poly Glass with Lid Series (four designs) – These glasses epitomise relaxation. With their unique rounded base design, their gentle sway transports you into the world of Doraemon, where all your worries fade away. Crafted from lightweight yet durable borosilicate glass, they’re as clear as a summer day and versatile enough to handle both icy cool refreshments and piping hot brews. Think homemade layered iced coffees or a rainbow of fruit-infused teas. And for those who enjoy a tipple or two, these glasses are perfect for swirling wine, letting it breathe and evolve with each delicate swirl. The multi-purpose lid not only keeps dust at bay but can also be placed at the base of the glass to stabilise it. It also doubles as a handy snack holder for nibbles. What’s more, the lids are adorned with different Doraemon designs – a charming additional detail.

SOU GOOD Dome Glass with Lid Series (four designs) – Brace yourself for a 3D spectacle, as Doraemon’s charming face graces the lids, adding extra excitement to every sip. Place the lids beneath the glass, and you’ll find Doraemon playfully peeking out as you enjoy your drink, creating a charmingly whimsical effect sure to delight you and your guests. The lids can be mixed and matched with different designs, so collect all four for limitless combinations! These glasses aren’t just for drinks – they’re versatile companions for your desk, elegantly storing everything from stationery to makeup brushes or even succulent plants. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination!

The 8 “A Touch of Kyoto Style” SOU GOOD Japanese Style Glasses will be exclusively available at 7-Eleven starting from 7am on 30 August. Calling all Doraemon and SOU*SOU fans – get ready to infuse your home with some Japanese-inspired style today!

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Also launching is the SOU GOOD Ceramic Plate – summer essentials to help you chill out at home. The ceramic dish comes in two styles: ‘Smile’ and ‘Suzushiroso,’ each with a handle for easy snack or dish serving – making meals a snap. It’s microwave-safe, dishwasher-friendly, and crafted from food-grade materials for fuss-free kitchen fun!”

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CHENGDU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 31 August 2023 – The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games concluded successfully on August 8th, which involved athletes from 113 different countries and regions, with a total of 6,500 athletes competing in 18 different sports. It recently invited Helbert Remoroza Climaco, an archery player from the Philippines, to share his stirring life story and how this event turned his archery dream into reality.

“14 years ago, I dreamed of becoming an archery player – a boy with a deep passion but with few resources to start with. Looking back, when I was 4 years old, I can still remember vividly that I used to make a bow out of a broom stick and a nylon rubber band as a string. Little did I know that becoming an archery player is way from what I was thinking. It’s not an overnight success or as easy as 1, 2, 3,” he said.

Just a little bit of knowledge about how poor his life was, he experienced harvesting rice at the early age of 12. He also helped prepare the farm for planting rice and corn and carried sacks of rice from the middle of the rice field to a nearby road under the sun’s heat.

He was in grade 7 in high school when he saw that there was an archery sport offered in school. In grade 8, he started joining this sport at the school where he was enrolled. Since his parents couldn’t afford to buy equipment for him, he used to borrow from school. The bow that he used for years, from grade 8 to grade 10, was a wooden bow. Then in 11 grade, someone from another school allowed him to borrow a bow, which was better than the one he had used before. That bow was a big help for him to compete in Palarong Bicol or the Regional Meet as they called it. Regional Athletic Meet is the only highest level he achieved for two consecutive years in high school, from grade 10 to grade 11 (2016-2017).

Then, he stopped shooting archery, and the 2017 Palarong Bicol was the last time that he shot. From 2017 to 2020, he trained archers for his former and other high schools for free. After the pandemic in February 2021, he joined a virtual 18-metre archery tournament organised by World Archery Philippines (WAP), a dry-run for the upcoming Indoor Archery World Series Online organised by World Archery (WA). One week later, he registered for that event and was the only archer from the Bicol Region to participate in this World Ranking Event. He also competed in the 3rd Japan Remote Archery Festival, organised by the All Japan Archery Federation (AJAF), one day apart from the World Archery Event.

After those competitions, he encouraged other archers in nearby provinces and cities in the Bicol Region to return to archery, who had stopped shooting because of the pandemic. “I realised that I had never been to the Palarong Pambansa (National Games), but I now had the opportunity to represent the Philippines in international competitions due to the virtual format. The pandemic brought us negative effects, but, it also gave me an opportunity in archery that I had never achieved before,” he added.

When he heard about the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, he felt nervous and excited because it came to his mind as he had previously only watched it on YouTube and the World Archery Facebook Page; now, he has the chance to participate. However, it was too slim a chance for him to compete at the FISU Games because it required a significant amount.

“I’m so blessed because the Official Website and Social Media Team of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games assisted me in finding a sponsor for my participation. I am genuinely grateful to the anonymous person who made my dreams come true. My family is overjoyed by this. Then, I travelled alone to Chengdu and competed at the FISU Games without a coach or teammates,” he said gratefully, “I want to express my gratitude to the Official Website and Social Media Team of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games because they picked me in the airport. While on the bus from the airport to FISU Games Village, I didn’t notice my eyes tearing up. Until then, I couldn’t believe I was in Chengdu and the dream I had been praying for was now a reality.”

On the field, although he was the only archer from the Philippines, he never felt alone because Team Switzerland and Team Australia helped him a lot. The coaches of both delegations guided him during his first match, where he won against a higher-ranked Slovakian archer. “The Chengdu 2021 FISU Games is very memorable – I had the chance to meet other top-ranked archers from around the world, including one of my South Korean idols who also won an individual title, and I made new friends,” he noted.

“I’m incredibly blessed and happy. Thank you to the anonymous person who sponsored my participation. To the Chengdu 2021 Official Website and Social Media Team – Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me from the very start! Thank you to all the people who helped me. Lastly, to my family for the unending support and love that you gave to me.”

In the future, He plans to be a teacher rather than a seafarer to pursue my dreams in archery. He was setting his sights on the Rhine-Rhur 2025 FISU World University Games if he could participate. Also, he is planning to continue to train archers for free, to inspire them and to motivate them to keep going, no matter what happens.”I firmly believe that as I reflect on my journey in archery, the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will forever stand as one of the most significant and cherished moments of my career.”

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Newark – News Direct – 31 August 2023 – Borroe Finance ($ROE) is the final push the Web3 industry needs to be able to unlock its fullest potential. The platform propels the rapid development of the Web3 sector by providing timely and efficient access to needed working capital to ensure the smooth delivery of goods and services.

The development team at Borroe understands the areas where traditional revenue financing falls short, and it bridges those gaps using blockchain technology and AI services. Analysts agree that $ROE’s expected 300% increase makes it one of the best crypto investments.

What Is Borroe’s ($ROE) Mission?

Borroe ($ROE) is a blockchain project launched after carefully analyzing the Web 3.0 business landscape and its unique bottlenecks. Borroe ($ROE) recognizes a need for quick access to secure loans that serve as working capital to ensure the smooth running of business operations.

Furthermore, it recognizes the particular limitations of the traditional finance industry when it comes to revenue financing.

Through a Polygon-powered decentralized marketplace, Borroe ($ROE) democratizes free access to easy fundraising services. It allows users to customize their fundraising requests to reflect the particular needs of their businesses. Borroe’s ($ROE) unique service offering makes it one of the best crypto to buy now.

How Does Borroe ($ROE) Make Fundraising Easy?

Traditional finance platforms would have users go through lengthy verification processes that cost extra time and money, which can be very impactful on the growth of businesses. With Borroe ($ROE), getting access to fundraising is as easy as the following steps.

1) Register with Borroe ($ROE). Get a credit rating generated after completing an onboarding process that involves AI risk assessment. Your credit rating would also show the size of your eligible loans.

2) Receive a minted NFT showing your future income and the loan agreement, which will be enforced by fully decentralized smart contracts.

3) Sell the minted NFT on Borroe’s ($ROE) fundraising marketplace. Interested buyers will automatically be notified of your sale by Borroe ($ROE).

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NB: To attract buyers, users can sell NFTs at attractive discounts or include other benefits like special rewards.

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Borroe ($ROE) was built on Polygon and enjoys the network’s speedy transactions, security, and excellent scaling capabilities. $ROE has a built-in 3% buy/sell tax. Its total supply is capped at 1 billion $ROE tokens.

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Borroe’s ($ROE) smart contract address is public, as well as its recently completed security audit by BlockAudit. Borroe’s popularity is rising steadily, especially after its recent 25% increase. After finding out that $ROE is expected to rise by 300% at the end of its presale, many investors now believe it is one of the top crypto ICOs of 2023.

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New Regional Heads and Country Managers will oversee various aspects of the business, including travel, lifestyle, cargo and operations

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 August 2023 – Cathay Pacific in Southeast Asia is pleased to announce changes to key management roles across the region.

Cathay Pacific’s regional office in Singapore will see the following appointments:

• Jonathan Ng, Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle, Southeast Asia. He replaces Ray Fung, who is now Head of Lifestyle Strategy and Partnerships in Hong Kong.

Jonathan joined Cathay Pacific in 2011 and has worked in several key positions across various markets, including Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Prior to his current role, Jonathan was seconded to HK Express as General Manager, Corporate Planning, he was part of the transition team following the acquisition of the low-cost carrier by the Cathay Group.

• Ashish Kapur, Regional Head of Cargo, Southeast Asia, effective 1 September 2023. He replaces Siddhant Iyer, who will take on the role of Head of Cargo Markets and Customer Solutions in Hong Kong.

Ashish’s career with Cathay Pacific spans more than 22 years. During this time, he has held several managerial positions across various markets, including India, Africa, the Middle East and Northern Europe. Prior to his current role, he was Area Manager for Northern Europe, where he oversaw the entire Northern European operations and managed the teams based in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia.

Dominic Perret remains the Regional General Manager Southeast Asia, where he is responsible for all commercial, operational and support functions across the seven countries^[1] Cathay Pacific flies to in Southeast Asia.

The following are the new Country Managers in Southeast Asia:

• Tony Sham, Country Manager, Indonesia. Based in Jakarta, he replaces Matthew Choi, who is now General Manager Corporate Planning for HK Express.

Tony has been with Cathay Pacific for 34 years. He has a wealth of experience in various parts of the business, across several functional departments including Airline Planning and International Affairs, as well as in outports like Japan and Germany. Prior to his current appointment, he worked as Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle for Northeast Asia in Tokyo.

• Vishnu Rajendran, Country Manager, Philippines. Based in Manila, he replaces Donald Morris, who is now Country Manager, Korea, based in Seoul.

Vishnu joined Cathay Pacific in 2008. Since then, he has taken on roles in marketing, sales and port management, and most recently was Area Manager, Middle East. In addition to this role, Vishnu was also Acting Country Manager, South Africa & Indian Ocean, as well as Acting Country lead for Sri Lanka & Maldives.

• Robbie Blackwood, Country Manager, Malaysia and Brunei. Based in Kuala Lumpur, he replaces Roger Li, who is now a Cadet Pilot with Cathay Pacific.

Robbie joined Cathay Pacific in 2018 and has worked in various departments and key markets, including Hong Kong and Japan. Prior to his current role, Robbie has gained experience in key areas for Cathay, including Cargo, Customer Experience, and People (HR).

• Nicolas Masse, Country Manager, Vietnam & Cambodia. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, he replaces Jason Choi, who is now Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle, Northeast Asia, based in Tokyo.

Nicolas has over two decades of experience in the aviation industry. He joined Cathay Pacific in 2007, and has since held several key positions overseeing sales, marketing and communications in both Europe and Asia. Prior to his current appointment, he was Cathay Pacific’s Country Manager for Korea.

Keri Lui remains the Country Manager for Thailand, based in Bangkok.

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IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Backbase, discusses adopt and build as the best practice to grow ROE for digital initiatives

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 31 August 2023 – Backbase, the global pioneer of Engagement Banking, today announced the release of the APAC-focused IDC InfoBrief, “Accelerating Customer-Centric Transformation by Balancing Build and Buy – A Collaborative Approach Towards Sustainable Digital Banking Architecture.” This in-depth report draws insights from 125 banks and 316 CIOs in APAC, offering a regional perspective on digital transformation. The IDC InfoBrief challenges the long-standing default approach of building in-house solutions for digital engagement banking platforms, and finds that 65% of mid to large sized banks in APAC have opted to build their engagement banking platforms in-house to achieve digital transformation, however, 70% of these projects have failed due to costly and lengthy in-house efforts.

From the IDC InfoBrief, a staggering 80% of digital engagement platforms built in-house with budgets over USD10M face underperformance and have not yielded the desired ROE in their digital initiatives.

“Building in-house has been a de-facto strategy by banks, but it’s no longer feasible to deliver to the pace and scale that is required to be competitive. The complexities that come with the extensive amount of data layers, channels, features, upstream and downstream integration that needs to support legacy and modern systems to manage and orchestrate sophisticatedly is where in-house implementation breaks apart,” said Ashish Kakar, Research Director, Financial Insights, IDC Asia/Pacific.

The Shortfalls in Digital Experiences

Despite having embarked on digital transformation since the 2000s, many banks in APAC remain at an early stage, failing to fully capitalize on its benefits and deliver compelling digital customer engagements.

The IDC InfoBrief highlights a crucial disconnect between banks and their customers, where most banking products and offerings are deemed “me-too” and limited. Customers face challenges accessing multiple services through disparate interfaces, lack a unified view of their portfolios, and endure lengthy onboarding processes. The demand for instantaneous approvals and streamlined digital processes remains unmet, while personalized experiences, segmentation, and relevant promotions based on customers’ lifestyles, life moments, and goals continue to elude them. Additionally, backend operations suffer due to the lack of intelligent assistance in contact centers, leaving customers repeating information to different service officers due to the absence of a 360 degree unified customer view. This is a result of banks focusing on locking in a high amount of resources getting banking platforms into shape instead of prioritizing the creation of differentiated upstream customer journeys and experience.

“Over 150 modern and forward-looking banks have adopted and built on top of Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform to accelerate their go-to-market visions and prioritize innovative, differentiated digital customer engagement and experiences. In APAC, you see large to mid-sized banks like Techcombank, BDO, HDFC, ABBANK, OCB, and more already on the Engagement Banking Platform bandwagon”, said Riddhi Dutta, Regional Vice President, Asia of Backbase.

“ A true platform comes with all the hygiene requirements from market fit, to security and regulatory compliance, to being versatile and customizable to support each bank’s unique customer needs. The platform is a composable fabric providing modularity and re-usable data and journeys for banks to help banks futureproof at scale,” Dutta further explained.

A Shift in Mindset: Embracing “Adopt and Build” for Accelerated Growth

The analysis in the IDC InfoBrief finds the “Adopt and Build” approach a pragmatic solution for banks to accelerate their go-to-market efforts, differentiating where it matters instead of reinventing the wheel by building from scratch. By adopting a collaborative platform and building upon it, banks can achieve 40% faster time-to-market, where digital engagement banking platforms can be launched within 11 months, as compared to the traditional 20 months with a full “build” approach. In addition, “Adopt and Build” had proven to be 2.3 times more cost-effective than the traditional in-house “build” option.

Across six key metrics—market fit and differentiation, legacy risk, build risk, time to market, modernize talent & IT skill set, and regulatory compliance, the “Adopt and Build” approach was rated highest and had shown tangible advantages in comparison to the “Build” and “Buy” approaches.

This IDC InfoBrief is the first of two consultative guides commissioned by Backbase to provide pragmatic guidance for banks to evaluate a more effective platform strategy that can drive accelerated and differentiated digital customer engagement.

To download the IDC InfoBrief, “Accelerating Customer-Centric Transformation by Balancing Build and Buy – A Collaborative Approach Towards Sustainable Digital Banking Architecture.”, #AP241480IB June 2023, click here

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Backbase is on a mission to re-architect banking around the customer.

Backbase created the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform – a unified platform with the customer at the center, empowering banks to accelerate their digital transformation. From customer onboarding, to servicing, loyalty, and loan origination, our single platform — open and frictionless, with ready-to-go apps — improves every aspect of the customer experience. Built from the ground up with the customer at the heart, our Engagement Banking Platform easily plugs into existing core banking systems and comes pre-integrated with the latest fintechs so financial institutions can innovate at scale.

Industry analysts Gartner, Omdia, and IDC continuously recognize Backbase’s category leadership position. Over 120 financials around the world have embraced the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform. In APAC, the customers we serve include ABBANK, BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands, EastWest Bank, HDFC, IDFC First, JudoBank, OCB, Techcombank, TPBank, and UBank.

Backbase is a privately funded fintech company, founded in 2003 in Amsterdam (Global HQ), with regional offices in Singapore (APAC HQ), Atlanta (Americas HQ), and operations in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Latin America, and the UK.

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