Will become the first Hong Kong-incubated digital asset platform to receive Type 1 and Type 7 licenses
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) today received approval-in-principle from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to carry out Type 1 and Type 7 regulated activities, will become just the third licensed virtual asset operator in Hong Kong.
From left to right: Sam Fok, Co-Founder and COO of HKVAX and Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX
HKVAX, founded by Hong Kong entrepreneurs, aims to bridge the gap between traditional and digital finance, and between the West and the East, by setting a new standard in digital asset trading. HKVAX also aims to become a benchmark for new product categories such as STOs (Security Token Offering, or asset-backed tokens) to leverage investment opportunities in Web3.
“Hong Kong has grown into a hothouse for innovative technologies, fintech and virtual assets,” said Dr. Anthony Ng, Co-Founder and CEO of HKVAX. “We are delighted to have received approval-in-principle from the SFC and look forward to creating a safe and trusted environment for investors in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic financial centres.”
Once HKVAX receives final approval for its Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 7 (providing automated trading services) licenses, the company will offer three core products: an OTC brokerage with tight spread and high liquidity, which allows users to easily trade between fiat currencies and virtual assets; an institutional grade exchange platform; and a 100% insured custody solution with clear access control and segregation between client and house assets.
“As we continue to grow our business and expand the range of product offerings in Hong Kong, we strive to be the most reliable investment solutions provider and to work together with strategic investors for our next funding rounds,” Dr. Ng added.
Today’s announcement comes after the Hong Kong Government and the SFC revealed impending changes to the regulatory environment, aimed at creating robust and comprehensive governance for a sustainable and responsible virtual asset industry. Additionally, starting in early 2022, registered institutions and licensed corporations are required to collaborate with SFC-licensed virtual asset exchange platforms only for relevant trading services. The changes demonstrate Hong Kong’s commitment and determination to explore financial innovations alongside the virtual asset and the Web3 community. They also recognise the growing demand for virtual assets as institutional investors, family offices, high net-worth individuals and retail investors aim to diversify their portfolios in the hunt for both returns and protection from economic headwinds.
“The digital asset industry has faced numerous challenges in recent years, primarily related to centralised governance. From day one, we have been focused on governance, compliance, risk management and security. The recent market turmoil shows the value of that approach,” said Sam Fok, Co-Founder and COO. “Over the last two years, we have worked very closely with the government and other stakeholders to strengthen regulations. We welcome the changes proposed recently by the SFC that open up virtual assets to a wider community while providing investors of all types with the transparency, reliability and protection they expect. The changes also signal Hong Kong’s intent to become a global virtual asset hub.”
In addition to its portfolio of products and services, HKVAX is building a global ecosystem for investors by partnering with licensed and issuance platforms from five of the world’s most significant financial hubs, including New York, London and Singapore. The goal is to provide clients with a bridge to investment opportunities across the globe.
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About HKVAX
Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX) is the first digital asset platform founded by a Hong Kong team. Our vision is to become a trading bridge between traditional and digital finance, and between West and East, providing a range of innovative products for institutions and investors.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in risk and compliance management, ensuring complete separation between our clients’ assets and HKVAX funds. This practice fosters a culture of transparency, reliability, and protection that aligns with investors’ expectations.
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – CellX, a leading cultivated meat company, announced on August 9th the completion and operation of its first large-scale cultivated meat pilot plant. It is named Future Food Factory X (FX) after Fu Xi, an ancient Chinese animal husbandry pioneer, whom heralds a new era in meat production in China. This milestone marks China’s first large-scale pilot plant for cultivated meat, with a leading level of production costs well below $100 per pound.
The global cultivated meat landscape has seen the establishment of over 10 pilot plants, with only a few achieving a scale of 1,000 liters. CellX stands out as the sole Chinese company capable of upscaling cultivated meat production to the large-scale level. The completion of CellX’s pilot plant enables further technological validation and paves the way for future large-scale production and customized product development.
CellX’s pilot plant utilizes its proprietary cell cultivation technology and operates with fully digitized intelligent management systems. Positioned as China’s first “transparent food space” for cultivated meat, it integrates technology research and development, pilot production, and interactive consumer experiences. Starting from now, consumers will have the opportunity to taste and enjoy a variety of delicacies made from cultivated meat at this innovative facility.
In preparation for large-scale production, CellX’s FX pilot plant leverages its self-developed suspension cell line and low-cost serum-free culture medium. These innovative technologies have successfully reduced production costs to below $100 per pound, which will be further slashed by 2025 market launch.
“Cultivated meat technology embodies a safe, efficient, and sustainable approach to meat production,” said Shuangshuang Chen, Head of Research and Development at CellX. “We can craft meat that is both delectable and nutritious, providing consumers with a superior alternative.”
Currently, the company has screened nearly 20 immortalized cell lines by utilizing a high-throughput automated system, with several of them already been successfully adapted to grow in single sell suspension. It also marks the world’s first successful single cell suspension of fish cell lines. CellX’s approach targets the high-end market first, with plans to introduce products to the mass market as they continue to scale up and reduce costs in the future.
By the end of 2022, the cultivated meat industry has seen over 300 startups engaged in raw material supply, services, and product development, with total financing exceeding $2.78 billion. Many countries and regions have also begun preparing for the regulation of cultivated meat products. Notably, the United States and Singapore have granted market approval for cultivated meat products, signaling the path towards consumer acceptance.
In its pursuit of advancing the commercialization of cultivated meat, CellX actively collaborates with esteemed universities and industry-leading companies worldwide, for example, their strategic collaboration with Tofflon Group and other leading cell culture media companies in China expedites the establishment of pilot plants and research centers, further solidifying its position as a prominent player in the industry.
Ziliang Yang, CellX’s Co-founder and CEO said, “We are diligently working towards obtaining market approval in countries like the United States and Singapore, with the aim of launching our products by 2025.” With a highly skilled team consisting of 40+ professionals, including overseas returnees and doctoral scholars from renowned universities, CellX is committed to continuous technological innovation and cost reduction, striving to become the first Chinese company to bring cultivated meat to consumers around the world. Hashtag: #CellX
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The Oval Partnership, a Patron of the Singapore Night Festival 2023, presents a journey to Kampong Port Cities of the 14th Century through an exhibition, artists interpretation and a panel discussion.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023– DORMANT stories of our land from 700 years ago — a woman village leader, sustainable kampung life, and street dancing — will be reawakened at the Singapore Night Festival 2023 (SNF).
Through the magic of multimedia storytelling, visitors to “Singapore, the Great Port City” at SNF will be transformed into denizens of a “kampung city”, to experience life in a pre-colonial era. The immersive journey upturns the narrative of this island’s past as a sleepy fishing village, highlighting exemplary practices that continue to influence today’s modern nation.
Before it became Singapore, the island 700 years ago, was always part of Malay seafaring and trading. Its significance as a port came later, about 200 years ago, when the British restored power to the Sultans.
The Oval Partnership’s findings revealed the bustling port and trading cities in 14th Century Southeast Asia functioned as “decentralised kingdoms” in the region, even before the Dutch and Portuguese arrived in the 15th Century. Discoveries include traits about Malay culture prior to Singapore’s modern identity, and how kampung living thrived across Melaka, and other parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.
Reigniting nuances of heritage reduced to social media sound bites is critical to inspiring creative thought about the future, said Mr Chris Law, Founding Director of The Oval Partnership and visionary behind the exhibition.
“This event recreates the experience of a bygone age, and enables attendees to explore how life was lived then,” he said. “Now we have a clearer sight of where we came from, and how we were shaped. It deepens our understanding of the giants whose shoulders we stand on, so we can build a better world for the generations that come after us.” BUILDING A CULTURE OF CO-CREATION The Oval Partnership collaborated with Singapore Management University (SMU) students, as well as Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) research group, to revisit cultural elements indicating sustainable practices, gender equality and cultural modernity.
The Oval Partnership organized research workshops and visits to Kampong Lorong Buangkok and Pulau Ubin, where participants documented oral histories of villagers. The students then created their own artworks based on their experiences and responses, which will be displayed in Zone B (Present) as part of an exhibition.
In addition, Oval invited a research group from SIT to present their project works and a published book titled “Project Kampong Lorong Buangkok.” The exhibition of their works and book will also be featured in Zone B (Present). The SIT research group was led by Dr. Intan Azura Mokhtar, who is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the Community Leadership and Social Innovation Centre (CLASIC) at SIT. The group included Dr. Jawn Lim Tze-Hin, Dr. Charles Carroll, and Dr. Agnes Xue Lishan from SIT’s Business, Communication, and Design Cluster.
Works from SMU students who went for the site visit will also be presented at the exhibition’s Zone B (Present).
This initiative is just the beginning. The Oval Partnership’s ongoing research collaborations with leading institutions of higher learning (IHLs), and co-creating with communities where it has a presence, reflects its mission to study and preserve the region’s natural history.
Working as a heritage ally to more IHLs and individuals with a stake in the pre-colonial history of Southeast Asia, it aims to restore fresh perspectives about the region, such as its position as a hub of constant activity including trading, deal-making, and an exchange of ideas.
The Oval Partnership hopes to extend its work into Thai and Vietnamese cultures, and invites those interested in these cultures to participate by emailing Audrene Lam at [email protected].
ENTER A WORLD OF “LOST CITIES” Audiences stepping into the extraordinary world of the “Lost Cities Exhibition” will embark on an immersive journey into the Kampong Cities of 14th-century Southeast Asia — a progressive culture.
Seven hundred years ago this region was already an international trading zone, where traders came with exquisite items that represented material wealth as much as knowledge—from Japan, China, India, Burma, the Arabian Gulf, and Venice. In this egalitarian setting, women had as many rights as men in most aspects.
As SMU students documented stories about the last two kampungs in Singapore — Pulau Ubin and Kampong Lorong Buangkok — they further discovered their sustainable practices and ways of living.
Over several months of fieldwork at Kampong Lorong Buangkok, they shaped the story of the exhibition’s fictional protagonist, a village leader, on the captivating story of its landlady, Ms Sng Mui Hong. The daughter of the kampung’s founder and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Mr Sng Teow Koon, continues to have daily interactions with other residents. Working with them, she helps to resolve conflict, and encourage purpose.
The exhibition is further enriched by intricate details about kampung living in precolonial port cities, providing insights into a previously little-known world.
REVISITING A GREAT PORT CITY In addition to SMU, The Oval Partnership also worked with SIT to transport audiences to a re-imagined village at the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct from 700 years ago.
“Singapore, the Great Port City” recalls the country’s critical position in the region.
As a pearl in a vibrant network of global maritime trade, it was already prosperous. Even back then, the region was a centre of economic, social and governance innovation. It shared the dynamic and interconnected culture of port cities along the Straits of Melaka including Aceh, Kedah, and Malacca.
SNF returns to its full scale with an emphasis on post-pandemic themes such as sustainable living and climate action, which have become more compelling to global audiences since 2020.
This year’s exhibition uncovers Singapore’s relationship to its neighbours along the Melaka Straits, diving deeper into the port-city heritage. It has a strong focus on restoration and preservation, centred on the following themes:
* Heritage refers to bringing back and reinstating lost practices.
* Sustainability looks at from the House to the City – the Best Sustainability Development and Practices in the Kampong Port Cities in terms of Environmental, Social and Governance.
* Community refers to rediscovering Vestiges of Kampong Heritage, centered on studies of Kampong Lorong Buangkok and Pulau Ubin.
Aligned with The Oval Partnership’s renowned commitment to preserving heritage and sustainability while designing tomorrow’s built environment, the group is proud to be Patron of SNF.
DON’T MISS A GOLDEN ERA Date: August 18 to October 1, 2023 Weekdays: 10am to 6pm Weekends: 10am to 10pm Entry: Free Venue: Fort Canning Centre Journey through Singapore’s golden era from 18 August to 1 October at Fort Canning Centre. Join us on this immersive expedition into the captivating realm of kampung culture, to uncover a history going back nearly a millennium, legacy remains in modern-day Singapore. Experience the unique perspective of a fictional tale led by a visionary female kampung chief and embark on an exploration of this society in harmony with the natural world.
It is about the sustainability model of the kampung port cities during the pre-colonial era, given our current model based on fossil fuel energy and its collateral effect on our society and environment. Featuring Chris Law (Foundering Director of The Oval Partnership), Dr. Johannes Widodo (the Director of the Graduate Programmes in Architectural Conservation, and Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Asian Architectural and Urban Heritage in Melaka of the Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore), Dr. Barnabas Calder (the Head of the History of Architecture Research Cluster, University of Liverpool), and Mr. Clement Onn, (the Principal Curator at Asian Civilisations Museum).
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ABOUT THE OVAL PARTNERSHIP
The Oval Partnership is an award-winning team of international strategic consultants, urbanists, architects, and designers. They conceive and deliver leading projects that nurture and sustain the long term value of a community’s social, ecological, and economic capital.
Market for Alternative Investment (mai) will list I2 Enterprise pcl, an end-to-end system integrator, on August 8 under the ticker symbol “I2”. The company has a market capitalization at its initial public offering (IPO) of THB 1.13 billion (approx. USD 33.18 million).
mai President Prapan Charoenprawatt said I2 will be listed and start trading on mai in the Technology industry group.
I2 provides end-to-end system integration (SI) services which cover consulting, design, procurement, installation and distribution of products and equipment for communications, telecommunications and information technology systems. Its business activities fall into two categories : 1) information and communication technology (ICT) projects such as information technology infrastructures, digital transformation and energy-saving solutions and 2) Satellite internet services. The company has strong business partnerships with leading equipment manufacturers and network software developers including Cisco, Oracle, Nutanix, and Huawei. In the first quarter of 2023, the company generated about 80 percent of its total revenue from sales and services for ICT projects and about 20 percent of the revenue came from internet services, with governmental organizations and state enterprises as main clients.
I2 has a paid-up capital of THB 210 million, consisting of 300 million existing common shares and 120 million newly issued shares, with a par value of THB 0.50 each. The company offered up to 18 million newly issued shares to its…
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – From August 11 to October 15, the 2023 Hakka Expo officially welcomes all the guests to visit Taoyuan, Taiwan, with the theme “Travel to Tomorrow.” Taking advantage of its smart city features, the Expo will present the diversity of the Hakka people by opening up a dialogue between new technology and the future.
The Taiwan Pavilion and World Pavilion will rely on different works of installation art to convey the cultural essence of the Hakka people.
Various types of performances will be held in each exhibition area on each weekend during the event period.
There will be lots of performances every weekend during the event period. In the much-anticipated show, “Into the 1895 – The Story of Hakka,” dancers will use their physical skills and props to interact with fire through the combination of Hakka poetry and literature to create a poetic beauty between stillness and movement. In addition, pop singers and groups from various countries will gather at Taoyuan Hakka Music Festival, while the “Hakka Symphony” will render magnificent harmonies of Eastern and Western instruments. “So Young Taoyuan Is!” will bring together a variety of hip-hop, pop music, and DJs for you to enjoy!
Visitors can co-create with the artist with the AI system programing to generate their own artistic Hakka elements on the large woven bamboo ring.
Aside from the marvelous performance, the Taiwan Pavilion, one of the main exhibitions, is filled with impressive works of art and interactive installations that showcase the culture, music, crafts, food, beliefs, and history of the Hakka people across Taiwan’s 14 cities and counties. The World Pavilion also offers a fascinating glimpse into the Hakkas’ settlement in 20 countries through stunning AI-generated art and projected images in a ring-shaped space. You can immerse yourself in the dramatic environment that will leave you with a new perspective on Hakka’s life.
Before leaving the venue, don’t miss a chance to interact with the charming “Hakka AI robot.” You can speak Hakka with the robot, and use games to piece your own Hakka memories.
Curates high-quality art content in collaboration with enterprises and government to contribute to tourism and industry development through major arts and cultural events
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited (“Forward Fashion”; Stock Code: 2528), a creative integrated group with three synergistic business segments – fashion, art and lifestyle – presents four arts and cultural projects in collaboration with the three major integrated resort operators in Macau and the Group’s multi-dimensional art space, Artelli, for the international art event “Art Macao 2023”. Leveraging their extensive artistic resources and curatorial experience, the parties aim to provide a more diversified and rich arts and cultural experience for the market, and to establish new arts and cultural landmarks exclusive to the city. This year’s “Art Macao” began on 28 July 2023 and will run until October 2023. During this period, the Group collaborates with over 14 international and local art units to create original art content for Macau. The lineup includes four renowned contemporary artists: Wang Bo, one of the top 100 young contemporary artists in China; Mr Doodle, an internationally renowned art master; Jason Naylor, a graffiti artist from New York; and Philip Colbert, a contemporary pop art master. They visit Macau for the first time, where they meet and engage local artists and the public. Visitors have the opportunity to learn more about the process, stories, and meanings behind the creations from the artists’ perspectives, further fostering the development and popularisation of Macau’s arts and culture.
Representatives from Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, the Macao SAR government, senior executives from Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Forward Fashion, and artist Wang Bo (first from left) joined together to kick off the exhibition at Artelli
Artelli Collateral Exhibition – “Form and Essence, Between Complexity and Simplicity” Solo Exhibition by WANG Bo, Young Chinese Avant-Garde Artist
“Form and Essence, Between Complexity and Simplicity” is the solo exhibition of the young Chinese avant-garde artist Wang Bo, and marks Artelli’s inaugural exhibition featuring young Chinese artists. It is also Artelli’s first participation in “Art Macao 2023”, a major international arts and cultural event in the city, showcased in the form of a collateral exhibition. Beijing artist, Wang Bo, is among the 100 young Chinese artists selected by the Ministry of Culture for the cultural industry key initiatives. At the event, he has chosen to exhibit his “A Book” series, which is inspired by the poems of his favourite Macau poet Yao Feng, thereby connecting his work to the city. Through the bold and vivid use of colors, he analyzes and appropriates everyday aesthetics, reconstructs Chinese landscapes, and translates classic Western patterns into his works. By combining historical iconography and spatial treatment, he presents a visual language with a new sensibility. On 4 August, Wang Bo participated in the opening ceremony and art talk in Macau.
The exhibition features a collection of significant works, poems, and installations that Wang Bo has created in recent years
First Macau exhibition by internationally renowned artist Mr Doodle
Artelli, in its capacity as a co-organizer and curator, has presented the “Mr Doodle – First Exhibition in Macao” with Melco Crown Entertainment. Mr Doodle’s meticulously created artworks can be seen throughout City of Dreams and Artelli, including the iconic public art building “Doodle Showroom” on the Cotai Strip, which reinvents the look of The Showroom with its sleek lines and unique patterns; “Doodle Hall” is a breathtaking immersive exhibition at the main entrance of City of Dreams while “Doddle Love Wall” is a large-scale public interactive art installation that will be launched on China’s Valentine’s Day; “Doodle Cube” is a multimedia art installation at the Morpheus Hotel that blends a distinctive style of graffiti with a free-flowing architectural design.
At Artelli, visitors can witness the world debut of Mr Doodle’s large-scale original exhibition, “Disney Art Collection by Mr Doodle”, a highlight of his exhibition in Macau. On 12 September, Mr Doodle will make his first visit to Macau to showcase his creations, and visitors can look forward to a vibrant exhibition of contemporary art.
Representatives from Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, the Macao SAR government, senior executives from Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Forward Fashion joined together to kick off the exhibition
Inside the Artelli multi-dimensional art space, the world premiere of Mr Doodle’s first collaboration with Disney, the “Disney Art Collection by Mr Doodle” original artworks exhibition, is showcased, featuring 24 original artworks paying tribute to classic Disney scenes with a new creative twist.
BE@RBRICK MACAU – World’s First Immersive BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition
Organized by Galaxy Entertainment Group, co-organized by Forward Fashion and curated by BE@RBRICK MACAU, the World’s First Immersive BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition has taken place at Galaxy MacauTM, establishing a new art landmark in the city. This event is the largest BE@RBRICK art exhibition ever held in Macau, combining technology and digital art to present a cultural fusion of trend and art, offering an innovative and diversified art exhibition for both tourists and residents.
The art exhibition is divided into several zones, starting with the limited edition BE@RBRICK MACAU 2023 and a series of two-meter-tall BE@RBRICK 3000% art installations unveiled at the Pearl Lobby, which incorporate AR elements to create an immersive interactive experience and bridge the gap between art and audience. The exhibition also boasts the world-first and tallest MY FIRST BE@RBRICK B@BY 10000% giant outdoor art installation towering over seven meters, displayed at the Outdoor Lawn near Diamond Lobby, which is set to become a must-see attraction in Macau. Over 50 exhibits from previous BE@RBRICK MACAU exhibitions will be showcased, along with immersive experience spaces such as “BE@RBRICK Garden” and “BE@RBRICK Infinity”. Additionally, the world debut of BE@RBRICK digital art will be presented at GalaxyArt. Another highlight is the special edition BE@RBRICK, created by Macau artist MCZ_Thomas, has also been released to promote the cooperation of “International IP x Macau element x Macau artist”, bringing local artists to the international stage. The opening ceremony has also extended to the “Power of Art – Contemporary Art & Fashion: A Driving Force of the Cultural Industry Development” art forum and exchanged in-depth thoughts among industry professional.
Representatives from Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, the Macao SAR government, senior executives from Galaxy Entertainment Group and Forward Fashion, representatives from BE@RBRICK MACAU and major partners joined together to celebrate the opening of the exhibition Department
”BE@RBRICK Garden” immersive experience
Diversified and explorative art hub ASCE launches the first “Meet the Magic” exhibition since its opening to light up Macau’s summer art scene
Internationally renowned artists Jason Naylor and Philip Colbert visit Macau for the first time
Organized by Sands China, co-organized by Forward Fashion, and curated by ASCE, “Meet the Magic: In celebration of Disney 100 by Philip Colbert & Jason Naylor” exhibition invites two internationally renowned contemporary artists, Philip Colbert and Jason Naylor, to present a series of original artworks and giant installations. The exhibition showcases two five-meter-tall Mickey Mouse-inspired large-scale art installations in Le Jardin at Parisian Macao and the lagoon area of The Venetian Macao. This marks the first time that Philip Colbert and Jason Naylor have displayed their original works, including classic and world premieres, in Macau. Their vibrant art injects infinite colour into the summer and provides a richer cultural experience for both local residents and tourists. At the opening of the exhibition, New York graffiti artist Jason Naylor and contemporary pop art master Philip Colbert met the local young artists, media, and collectors and shared their creative experiences with them in Macau. The artists attracted a large number of fans and kicked off the summer of art together.
Representatives from the Macao SAR government, senior executives from Sands China Ltd. and Forward Fashion, artist Mr. Philip Colbert (first from left) and Mr. Jason Naylor (first from right) joined together to celebrate the opening of ASCE art hub in Macao
The colourful pop art exhibition for Art Macao, “Meet the Magic: In celebration of Disney 100 by Philip Colbert and Jason Naylor” is now open for public viewing at The Venetian Macao, ASCE at The Londoner Macao and Le Jardin.
Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Forward Fashio, said, “Forward Fashion and our art brands are honoured to participate in the international art event ‘Art Macao’, and to collaborate with a number of large-scale integrated resort operators as organizer, co-organizer and curator to create interesting and high-quality art content, bringing surprises to the market and art enthusiasts, and jointly creating new cultural and artistic landmarks for the city, so as to position Macau as a more attractive travel destination. As an art content provider, Artelli, a multi-dimensional art space of Forward Fashion, has rapidly established footholds in four major cities, namely Macau, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai, in six months, and organised more than five high-profile international art exhibitions. Looking ahead, Forward Fashion will continue to introduce more innovative, dynamic, and diverse international visual arts projects, which will further enhance the artistic and cultural atmosphere in Macau. Additionally, the Group aims to provide more exhibition platforms for local and international artists to exchange ideas and showcase their work.”
Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Forward Fashion
Forward Fashion will constantly explore its unique business model that combines culture, art and commerce in future in an effort to establish a sustainable art and culture business ecosystem where art, commerce, and tourism can work together. Through its original art brands Artelli and ASCE, Forward Fashion will collaborate with high-end brands, well-known IPs and artists, to introduce more exclusive and first-of-their-kind collaborative projects. This will include creating original art content and collectibles, as well as expanding the international market. The Group will also continue to innovate and explore the possibilities of Web3 digital art, bringing more refreshing art experiences to the market.
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About Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023
“Art Macao” is an international art event organised by the Macao Special Administrative Region Government integrating resources from various sectors in the S.A.R., aimed at congregating global creative forces to produce a city-wide signature biennale event. Renowned curator Qiu Zhijie is the chief curator of “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023”, which has adopted the theme “The Statistics of Fortune” to reflect on the expectations and concerns caused by the development of science and technology and explore the clashes and interactions between science and religion. From summer to autumn, through eight sections – , namely, the Main Exhibition, Public Art Exhibition, City Pavilion, Special Exhibition, Invitational Exhibition by Local Artists, Local Curatorial Project, Art Exhibition of Higher Education Institutions and Collateral Exhibition, nearly 30 art exhibitions will be presented across the city, in a showcase of modern and contemporary masterpieces that are zestful and representative, by over 200 artists from more than 20 countries and regions, allowing visitors to experience the breadth and depth of art while at the same time embarking on a grand aesthetic journey. The objective is to raise to a new level the cultural and artistic atmosphere of Macao as a famous World Heritage city.
About Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited is an integrated group with three synergistic business segments – fashion, art and lifestyle – and a commitment to creating innovative retail business model. With a track record of managing over 100 brands, the Group has helped many brands to establish their first presence in Greater China. In recent years, the Group has actively enhanced its operations and developed its own brands, such as Artelli, ASCE, UMJ, WF Fashion, to further enrich its brand portfolio. Leveraging its extensive retail experience and IP resources, the Group has spearheaded exclusive collaborations with brands and cultural and art communities to expand into the international market.
Mr. Fan Wing Ting, Patrick, is the founder, chairman and executive director of Forward Fashion Holdings. In 2005, he founded the first company of the Group in Hong Kong focusing on fashion apparel retail in Greater China. Following the Group’s 2020 listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, Forward Fashion has embarked on eCommerce platforms and introduced international fashion and artistic brands and visionary international art projects to Greater China. The Group aims to cater for the preferences and needs of local youths and promotes business diversification.
About Artelli
Artelli is the pioneering multi-dimensional space for contemporary art, lifestyle aesthetics, digital and techno art, art communities, and brand collaborations. The space stands as a new and unprecedented international landmark for art and culture.
Artelli will ultimately join forces with over a hundred internationally renowned artists and brand designers to co-create exclusive art projects and debut collections. With a dedicated focus on Web 3.0 digital art and metaverse, Artelli pioneers the exploration of new artistic dimensions. Guided by a strong commitment to become a multi-dimensional art space that fosters collaborations within the art and culture communities, Artelli’s visionary path unfolds through the fusion of art, technology, and the dynamic commercial sector.
Artelli has successfully organized more than five highly anticipated art exhibitions, featuring international artists in prime locations spanning Macau, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai. In the future, Artelli envisions expanding its brand to attain international prominence as the landmark for art and culture. With aspirations reaching Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, New York, London, and Paris, Artelli is set to leave a vivid mark on the global stage over the next five years.
About ASCE
A playful creativity hub for visionary breakthroughs of internationally acclaimed characters. ASCE serves as a diverse and explorative art hub where collectors gather for social exchange and discover the fabric of everyday life.
ASCE embraces the ethos of playfulness, everyday lifestyle, and personalization, uncovering collaborations with internationally renowned artists and brand designers to create seasonal character projects. ASCE blends fashion, art, design, and technology to build a diverse hub for lifestyle art experiences and boundary-breaking creative exchanges. Strengthening bonds with creative communities, ASCE will be hosting a range of exceptional events, establishing as an exploration hub for art, culture, and lifestyle enthusiasts to connect and exchange ideas.
ASCE aims to achieve new milestones in art + commerce in the Greater Bay Area and targets to expand its footprint worldwide in mainland China, and to Tokyo, Seoul, New York, London and Paris.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – Navigator Investment Services Ltd (“Navigator”), an integrated investment company under Singlife, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BlackRock. The collaboration between Navigator and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, seeks to introduce a range of customised model portfolios designed to cater to diverse investor needs.
From Left: Pearlyn Phau, Group CEO, Singlife, Akhil Doegar, CEO, Navigator Investment Services, Deborah Ho, Country Head of Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, BlackRock
The model portfolios, advised by BlackRock for Navigator, will use BlackRock’s building blocks, alongside their advisory services for strategic and tactical asset allocation.
In addition to portfolio management, BlackRock will offer support in terms of content on investment insights and adviser training. This will strengthen Navigator’s offerings on their adviser enablement ecosystem, ELEVATE, which provides financial advisers access to exclusive insights, courses and events.
This collaboration represents a significant milestone in advancing Navigator’s wealth management offerings in Singapore, leveraging BlackRock’s comprehensive suite of investment solutions and sets the foundation for future cooperative efforts. BlackRock’s extensive investment expertise will also enable regular assessment of Navigator’s client portfolios to meet their unique investment objectives at different stages.
Akhil Doegar, Chief Executive Officer, Navigator said: “At Navigator, we are dedicated to forging strong collaborations and providing our advisers and clients with an expanded range of sophisticated investment choices. We are thrilled to join forces with BlackRock, one of the world’s leading asset management companies. This partnership will allow us to offer our advisers access to BlackRock’s investment expertise and solutions, which will help them and their clients find a better way to achieve their financial goals.”
Deborah Ho, Country Head of Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, BlackRock, said: “We are pleased to join forces with Navigator to bring BlackRock’s integrated platform to serve their clients’ whole portfolios. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering world-class investment capabilities and enhancing the financial landscape in Singapore.”
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About Navigator Investment Services Ltd
Navigator Investment Services Ltd is a financial services company of the Singlife Group. Navigator enables financial advisers to deliver meaningful advice with insights and content, manage portfolios seamlessly and access a robust range of financial products to better serve their end customers across a holistic wealth journey. Navigator seeks to work hand-in-hand with financial advisers to play a meaningful role in people’s lives and allow them to be better positioned for the wealth opportunities of tomorrow.
About Singlife
Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company, offering consumers a better way to financial freedom. Through innovative, technology-enabled solutions and a wide range of products and services, Singlife provides consumers control over their financial wellbeing at every stage of their lives.
In addition to a comprehensive suite of insurance plans, employee benefits, partnerships with financial adviser channels and bancassurance, Singlife offers investment and advisory solutions through its Navigator platform. It also offers the Singlife Account, a mobile-first insurance savings plan.
Singlife is the exclusive insurance provider for the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme. Singlife is also an official signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, affirming its commitment to finding a better way to sustainability.
First announced in September 2020 and valued at S$3.2 billion, the merger of Aviva Singapore and Singlife was the largest insurance deal in Singapore then and created one of the largest homegrown financial services companies in the republic.
About BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable.
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 11 August 2023 – The Agriculture Bureau of the Kaohsiung City Government is continuously promoting rural experience activities. They will participate in the NATAS Holidays in Singapore from August 11th to 13th, along with the Taiwan Tourism Association. They will present rural cultural tours to visitors from Singapore and Southeast Asian countries. The show will introduce the fruit picking tour, a day tour to experience the fishing village culture in the hometown of grouper. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to taste delicious grouper dishes. Participants will also have the chance to enjoy a cup of Taiwan’s native tea in Liugui Xinfa Community, which has won the 3-star award from ITQI in Austria. Additionally, they can take a bath in the never-old hot spring and experience the ecology tour at Qishan Sugar Factory which offers various DIY courses.
The New Taiwan Experiencing Kaohsiung’s Rural and Fishing Villages and Enjoying the Beautiful Scenery.
The travel exhibition attracted a large number of people and travel agents to inquire about the relevant itineraries. Ms. Chlitina, who has participated in the One-day Farmer event many times before, mentioned that it is currently the season of wax apples, mangoes, and lychee. She enjoys making hand-made aiyu jelly and participating in activities such as tea-picking and tea-making. Kaohsiung’s countryside offers a variety of scenery and fruits that change with each season, which impresses her every visit. She plans to revisit the city in the near future.
According to the Agriculture Bureau of the Kaohsiung City Government, Kaohsiung is the largest city in southern Taiwan; with Xiaogang International Airport and Port, high-speed rail, and railway links to other cities such as Taipei and Taichung. On top of that, there are expressways that connect the urban areas to rural and fishing villages. It is very convenient to reach Dashu, Qishan, and Meinong areas within 30 minutes by the fastest transportation. A half-day tour or a one-day tour or a two-day tour is easy to arrange.
The one-day farmer’s official website will be frequently updated with the group itinerary. For a detailed itinerary, please check the website https://www.facebook.com/odfkcg for relevant information, or send an email to [email protected] for inquiries.
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