MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the Korea Copyright Protection Agency (KCOPA) co-hosted the International Forum on Copyright Enforcement last week, attended by more than 70 government officials and content industry representatives.
The forum was part of the IP Enforcement Summit held by IPOPHL and the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) of the Philippines. Attendees discussed ways to curb digital piracy, effective consumer messaging and the efficacy of site blocking, setting the stage for the launch of IPOPHL’s site blocking program.
"The Voluntary Site Blocking Mechanism will cause significant disruption of access to pirated sites and protect the creativity that drives our economy," said Director General Rowel Barba of IPOPHL. "Our collective goal is to strike a balance between the rights of creators and the needs of consumers while fostering an environment that encourages the continued production of original and high-value content and respect of IP."
"As readers, consumers, and members of our society, we have the power to shape the narrative," added Director General Barba. "By choosing to support genuine works, by rejecting piracy in all its forms, and by spreading awareness about its detrimental effects, we can collectively make a difference."
Jan van Voorn, Executive Vice President and Chief of Global Content Protection for the Motion Picture Association and Head of ACE, said the global content industry needs to work collaboratively to combat the global criminal enterprise of online piracy services.
"We welcome the opportunity to continue to work closely with the governments of the Philippines and South Korea to protect the global creative sector," van Voorn added, referencing MOUs signed by ACE in 2022 and early 2023 with IPOPHL and KCOPA, respectively.
GMA Network Inc., which last year became the first Philippines-based media and entertainment company to join ACE, applauded the launch of the country’s voluntary site blocking initiative.
"The collaborative efforts of all the stakeholders are a manifestation of our resolve and dedication to safeguarding the intellectual property rights of the creative industry," Joseph Francia, First Vice-President and Head of International Operations, GMA Network, Inc. "We cannot do it alone. We are confident that together we can accomplish so much more in addressing the rampant issue of online piracy in the Philippines. The launch of the Voluntary Site Blocking Mechanism is a crucial step towards that direction."
About The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world’s leading coalition dedicated to protecting the legal creative market and reducing digital piracy. Driven by a comprehensive approach to addressing piracy through criminal referrals, civil litigation, and cease-and-desist operations, ACE has achieved many successful global enforcement actions against illegal streaming services and unauthorized content sources and their operators. Drawing upon the collective expertise and resources of more than 50 media and entertainment companies around the world—including sports channels and associations—and reinforced by the Motion Picture Association’s content protection operations, ACE protects the creativity and innovation that drives the global growth of core copyright and entertainment industries. The current governing board members for ACE are Amazon, Apple TV+, NBCUniversal, Netflix Studios LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Paramount, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Warner Bros. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE. For more information, visit www.alliance4creativity.com.
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PR Summary: Luvme Hair’s successful #LUVMEPOPUP event in Brooklyn showcased premium wigs and personalized styling, attracting a significant number of customers. This underscored their steadfast commitment to innovation and top-tier quality in the wig industry.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the hair industry, recently hosted its first-ever event, the Switching It Up Tour #LUVMEPOPUP, held from November 11th to November 13th in Brooklyn, NY. The event proved to be a resounding success, attracting hair enthusiasts and offering an immersive experience showcasing a wide array of Luvme Hair wigs and premium hair care products.
Throughout the #LUVMEPOPUP event, attendees had the opportunity to explore Luvme Hair’s diverse range of innovative products, including headband wigs, lace front wigs, body wave wigs, and more. These high-quality offerings were showcased alongside personalized styling sessions, further highlighting Luvme Hair’s dedication to offering both exceptional products and expert guidance for a complete customer experience.
#LUVMEPOPUP event in Brooklyn, New York drew in a large number of customers, all excited to explore the brand’s offerings and join in the festivities. Throughout the event, more than 3000 gifts were generously distributed, adding to the overall excitement and joy of the experience. Yolanda, a dedicated Luvme customer for nearly a decade, expressed her admiration for the brand, saying, "I have been a Luvme customer for around 10 years. Luvme started with long and short wigs, but now we have variations including afro, frontal, 360, braided wigs, and various other types that offer women the opportunity to express themselves freely with their hair. There’s a range of densities, thicknesses, and even thinness; the quality of the wigs is amazing. You can wash them, color them, condition them, and they all maintain their quality consistently. That’s why I continue to choose Luvme."
Founder Helena shared her thoughts on the success of the event, saying: "The incredible response to our Switching It Up Tour #LUVMEPOPUP in Brooklyn, New York has been truly remarkable. Witnessing the passion and excitement from our community reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional products and experiences. We’re thrilled to have connected with so many individuals and are excited about our ongoing innovation in elevating the wig industry."
The event’s success serves as a testament to Luvme Hair’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier products and personalized experiences, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the hair care sector.
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About Luvme Hair
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HONG KONG, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CIMC Enric Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, "CIMC Enric" or "Company") (Hong Kong stock code: 3899.HK) were pleased to announce that according to the annual rating results announced by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), an authoritative international index company, CIMC Enric’s latest annual ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating has been upgraded by two scales from BBB to AA, which is currently the highest rating in China’s industrial machinery industry, which is the only AA rating of its kind in its industry within China and is in global industry leader position. Previously, the Company’s ESG rating was also upgraded by Wind ESG to Grade AA this year, ranking first among its peers in the Greater China region.
MSCI is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and reputable ESG index rating agencies in the global capital market, with its rating results serving as a mainstream investment reference in the international capital market. CIMC Enric’s MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded for two consecutive years, especially this year jumped from BBB to AA. This achievement is an objective reflection of the efficacy of CIMC Enric’s sustainable development strategy and the effectiveness of its ESG governance, while also reflecting the capital market’s intuitive recognition of the Company’s long-term value.
According to the MSCI rating report, CIMC Enric’s management performance in the four key issues of Opportunities in Clean Tech, Toxic Emissions & Waste, Labour Management and Governance are all above the industry average, with a particularly outstanding performance in Corporate Governance, which was rated by MSIC as "the Company falls into the highest scoring range relative to global peers, reflecting the governance practices are generally well aligned with investor interests".
As a global leader in advanced clean energy, chemical and environmental, and liquid food equipment manufacturing industries, CIMC Enric has consistently adhered to its mission of "promoting energy cleaner, fostering sustainable environments and making our lives better". We are committed to implementing a sustainable development strategy encompassing "scientific and technological innovation, intelligent interconnection, growth with quality, and building comprehensive service capabilities for clean energy integration". To achieve this goal effectively, we have established and implemented a "three-level ESG management system", which includes "ESG decision-making and governance level: Board and Sustainable Development Committee; ESG management level: Sustainable Development Leader Group; and ESG executive level: ESG Working Group consisting of employees from every department and member company within the Company". We will continue to promote our core ESG governance strategy centered on "promoting climate-friendly practices, advancing scientific and technological progress, fostering intelligent manufacturing, encouraging product innovation, adopting a people-oriented approach, and achieving multi-win-win outcomes". We aim to embed low-carbon, zero-carbon, and sustainable development concepts into our business development strategy for the harmonious growth of enterprises, customers, employees, society and the environment.
In the field of clean technology, the Company continues to precipitate industrial wisdom and share advanced experience with all partners. The Company is deeply committed to developing the whole industry chain of natural gas and low-carbon energy, and is ahead of its peers in the whole industrial chain of hydrogen "Production, Storage and Transportation, Refuelling and Application", manufacturing and providing clean energy intelligent core equipment and one-stop solutions for customers, helping society replace high-carbon energy with clean energy, promoting various industries to achieve breakthroughs in zero-carbon energy application scenarios and realise the goal of dual-carbon. Moreover, the Company is actively investing in the production of green methanol and the development of related key equipment.
In terms of environmental and emission management, the Company continuously strengthens its environmental management capability and enhances its adaptability to climate change. The Company has set environmental and health and safety management objectives, which are regularly assessed and linked to compensation performance, to encourage the environmental management capability of its member companies to continuously approach international standards, such as ISO14001, and to ensure the realisation of energy-saving and consumption reduction in its operations, as well as green production and manufacturing.
Regarding workforce management, the Company has always adhered to the philosophy of open, integrity and multi-win cooperation, and is committed to creating a win-win relationship internally and externally that is pluralistic, equal and progressive. The Company provides adequate career development programmes for employees, systematically trains employees in skills, management and leadership, and fully encourages the development of women’s strength in the workplace.
Chairman of CIMC Enric and Chairman of the Sustainability Committee, Mr. Gao Xiang, said, "The MSCI ESG rating being upgraded to AA is a high recognition of CIMC Enric’s sustainable development governance and management achievements. It also reflects the capital market’s full affirmation of the Company’s sustainable development management performance. In the future, CIMC Enric will continue to actively respond to the national strategy of addressing climate change and energy transformation, consolidate the sustainable development capability of the enterprise with long-term and firm commitment and practice, and fulfil the enterprise’s mission with actions."
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Exchanging the latest research findings to promote cross-regional cooperation and stop discrimination
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2023 – Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV. The 7th AIDS Forum of Beijing, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan was held from December 4th to 5th, 2023, and successfully kicked off on the first day. On the opening day, Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, congratulatory message via video and said that only by creating a friendly and non-discriminatory social environment can people suspected of being infected be encouraged to get tested for the virus as early as possible. Only in this way to help people living with HIV have the courage to receive treatment as early as possible. The number of new HIV infection cases in Hong Kong has also been showing a downward trend in the past seven years. Join hands to move towards the goal of “ending AIDS as a threat to public health by 2030” advocated by the United Nations Program on AIDS.
All honourable guests participated in the opening ceremony, wishing that parties from the 4 regions could continue to collaborate closely in AIDS management through sharing new research findings and achievements in the Forum. Over a hundred experts and representatives from non-governmental organizations also attend the two-day Forum and share the unique experiences, hoping to enhance the prevention strategies for AIDS and reshape society’s perception of AIDS issues.
The AIDS Forum has been co-hosted by four prominent and leading HIV/AIDS-related NGO every two years in various hosting cities since 2010. This year, the Forum will be hosted by the Hong Kong AIDS Foundation along with substantial support from counterparts from the Mainland China, Macau and Taiwan and is themed ” together, we create a stigma-free world”. It aims to promote collaboration among researchers, medical expertise, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to the strong support from Mainland China, Macau, and Taiwan, government officials, including Mr. Chen Zetao, the Deputy Director-General of the Co-ordination Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Dr LEE Ha-yun, Libby, JP, Under Secretary for Health, Dr. Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun, the Dean of Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Professor David HO, Director of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center and Dr. LEONG Iek Hou, the Head of Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Bureau, Macao SAR, also attended the opening ceremony.
Dr. Che Hung Leong, the Chairman of the Hong Kong AIDS Foundation, delivered a welcome speech, highlighting the aspirations behind this year’s slogan, ” together, we create a stigma-free world”. He said that AIDS is not only a medical problem, but also a social problem. In the past, he has been committed to going into the community to educate the public on prevention, especially the importance of safe sex. Finally, we also call on our respective governments to continue their efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Over a hundred representatives and medical expertise attended to discuss the current AIDS situation in the four regions.
The Forum was divided into eight sessions, addressing the situation, treatment, prevention of AIDS, as well as the support services in the four regions. Support for people living with HIV, including the HIV Care Continuum & Beyond White Paper and the challenges of promoting PrEP in Asia. Roundtable discussions further explored opportunities for cross-regional cooperation in AIDS prevention and how various entities can prevent and control the virus. Each session involved representatives and leading minds in the medical field from the four regions who shared their experiences, aiming to strengthen the cooperation among related medical institutions, disease prevention and control centres, non-governmental organizations, and other social workers in the region.
Professor David Ho, the Director of Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center announced the Global AIDS Response Strategy
Professor David Ho, the Director of Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center shared insights from his decades-long personal journey fighting the global AIDS pandemic. Professor David Ho unravelled the dynamic nature of HIV replication in vivo and revolutionized our basic understanding of this horrific disease. This knowledge led him to champion combination antiretroviral therapy (cocktail therapy) that resulted in unprecedented control of HIV in patients. An automatic death sentence has been transformed into a manageable disease, and near 30 million worldwide are currently on such therapy. As one of the main founders of the ‘Pandemic Research Alliance’, his initiatives provide transformative solutions and contribute to the well-being of humanity.
Professor Chen Zhiwei, the Director of AIDS Institute and the Chair Professor, Department of Microbiology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong announced the development of AIDS vaccine.
Meanwhile, Professor Chen Zhiwei, the Director of AIDS Institute and the Chair Professor, Department of Microbiology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong announced the development of HIV vaccine during the Forum. He also discussed the current status of immunotherapy for curing HIV. Professor Chen has been actively participating in vaccine design and development, thus promoting cross-region collaboration in the field of public health.
Echoing UNAIDS’ current target, all parties join hands to achieve zero discrimination and improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The forum also focused on the treatment of patients, echoing UNAIDS’ current target: 95% of people with HIV who know their status will be on treatment and 95% of people with HIV on treatment will be virally suppressed by 2025. Through the implementation of online health support services and adhered to its philosophy of “People-centric”, the Forum aim to re-boost the early realization of “zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths and zero HIV-related stigma and discrimination by 2030” through the Forum particularly after the end of COVID pandemic.
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About Hong Kong AIDS Foundation
Hong Kong AIDS Foundation was established in 1991. Prompted by the general public’s poor understanding of AIDS and common misconceptions about those living with HIV/AIDS, a group of people coming from different sectors of society who cared for the betterment of the community joined together to form Hong Kong AIDS Foundation, a non-governmental social service organization, to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong.
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MiL.k team which is the project team of MiL.k DApp service, announced that its main currency, Milk Coin (MLK) is newly listed on Bybit at UTC 10:00 on 4th Dec 2023.
Bybit is one of the largest and popular crypto exchanges in global which has over 5 million user bases. By listed on Bybit, Milk Coin will be more easily and widely accepted in global crypto ecosystem with providing various benefits to global users. As the part of its new listing celebration, newly registered users who deposit or trade Milk Coin on Bybit will get rewards. Exciting collaboration with MiL.k and Bybit is ready to meet global users.
MiL.k is the blockchain based loyalty integration platform which has earned over 1.5 million user-base and strong partnership with major service companies such as airasia (global airline), OK Cashbag (Loyalty integration platform serviced by SK Group, the second largest group in Korea), L.Point (Loyalty coalition program of Lotte Group, the global group), etc. Through MiL.k, users can integrate reward points from different service companies into the single asset, Milk Coin (MLK) and exchange rewards points and Milk Coin with discounts. Milk Coin is tradable on global exchanges such as KuCoin, Gate.io, Huobi Global, Indodax and also, Korean exchanges which are the top 3 exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb and Coinone.
With the vision of building global integration loyalty platform, MiL.k is keep working hard on building strong alliance with Asia’s representative services and growing its utilization as marketing platform to provide useful features or beneficial services on MiL.k app. Based on global infrastructure that MiL.k has obtained, MiL.k is getting ready for a powerful leap forward.
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CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK) held the 2024 Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery Global Business Conference in Changsha, November 28-29. The event attracted nearly 1,000 dealers, including more than 140 international representatives from over 20 countries.
Representatives from international agents taking a close look at Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery’s products
During the conference, the participating dealers had the opportunity to closely examine Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery’s collection of advanced equipment – 51 models spanning 12 categories. The product lineup covered the entire agricultural process, from plowing and planting to harvesting, straw processing, and drying. The innovative nature and advanced technology of these offerings garnered high praise from the visitors.
"Zoomlion is poised to create a new paradigm in technology, product development, team building, and market expansion," said Zhan Chunxin, Chairman and CEO of Zoomlion. "We are committed to fully leveraging the power of internet-based thinking to innovate unconventional development models. Our goal is to establish a world-class agricultural machinery and equipment hub."
In the realm of technology and product innovation, Zoomlion, leveraged resources from construction machinery, and developed key product lines in agricultural machinery, including tractors and rice and corn equipment. Technologies such as renewable energy, digitalization, and AI from its construction machinery segment now has been transferred to its agricultural machinery. This approach has led to a range of high-end, intelligent, and eco-friendly products, addressing industry needs. Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery covers 15 major categories, encompassing the full agricultural cycle.
In terms of production capacity, quality, marketing, and services, Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery Division has assembled a dedicated team of over 2,000 experts, specializing in R&D, sales, and services. By working in concert with its agents and dealers, the firm has built an extensive sales and service network that spans China and over 70 countries and regions worldwide.
The company’s innovative overseas business model focuses on end-to-end solutions and digital integration, contributing to a year-on-year overseas revenue increase of over 100% by November. This growth has made Zoomlion China’s top agricultural machinery exporter for three consecutive years.
"I started to partner with Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery in 2021. At present, their tractors, which range from 90 to 230 horsepower, command about 35% of Kazakhstan’s market share, leading the industry," Aslan, a Kazakhstani dealership branch manager, explained. "Our visit to Zoomlion’s headquarters has deepened our understanding and confidence in our future partnership."
After more than 30 years of relentless innovation and growth, Zoomlion Heavy Industry has diversified into construction machinery, smart agricultural machinery, and innovative construction materials. The company has invested heavily in a state-of-the-art construction machinery manufacturing hub.
"Having been involved in the agricultural machinery sector for nearly a decade, we have a profound affection for agriculture. We experienced the ups and downs of the market, however, the commitment to the development of agricultural machinery remains unchanged," said Zoomlion CEO Mr. Zhan. "The company is dedicated to driving the agricultural machinery industry toward an era of high-end, intelligent and eco-friendly growth," added Zhan.
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand organized its first-ever hackathon open to the public with a focus on sustainable investing. ESG EZ Invest team won the first prize for their sustainable investing application. A total of four awards were granted to outstanding solutions. The competition aimed to promote the use of SET’s database on ESG to foster innovations that enhance investors and Thai listed companies towards sustainable growth.
SET Hackathon 2023: Promoting Sustainable Growth
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) launched its first-ever hackathon open to the general public, themed Wealth and Sustainability. Participants presented ideas for utilizing SET’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) database to benefit investors and listed companies, integrating it into the analysis and development of sustainable business operations. The ESG EZ Invest team won the first prize with their idea for an application based on SET ESG data platform for improved access to sustainable investing.
Promoting the Use of ESG Data for Sustainable Development
SET Senior Executive Vice President Soraphol Tulayasathien highlighted the competition’s aim to foster innovations that enhance investors and Thai listed companies towards sustainable growth. A total of 69 diverse teams were involved, with 12 making it to the final round of pitches. The competition aimed to help Thai investors and listed companies leverage ESG data for sustainable growth, culminating in diverse and creative ideas. The award-winning ideas will be further developed for the sustainable development of the Thai capital market. For more information, visit www.set.or.th/th/education-research/research/activities/set-hackathon.
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As Bybit, the world’s third-largest crypto exchange by volume, celebrates its fifth anniversary, co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou shares a heartfelt message on the Bybit blog, reflecting on the crypto industry and his vision for the future.
In his message titled "Bybit CEO Marks Crypto Ark’s Five-Year Voyage," Ben highlights Bybit’s significant achievements over the past five years. He acknowledges the steady recovery of the crypto market from the challenges of 2022 and credits the dedication of industry builders for crypto’s remarkable comeback.
2023 has been a pivotal year for Bybit, marked by the opening of its Dubai headquarters and establishing key partnerships globally, including collaborations with the Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS). These partnerships and others such as Oracle Red Bull Racing have helped Bybit spread the message of the new, improved financial system created on the blockchain.
Zhou also addresses the importance of regulatory compliance, noting Bybit’s efforts in securing licenses in Dubai, Kazakhstan, and Cyprus. This commitment to operating within the regulatory framework is part of Bybit’s pledge to provide a safe trading environment for its users.
The anniversary message also celebrates Bybit’s product innovation and industry recognition, including the introduction of the Unified Trading Account, TradeGPT AI, and receiving an ‘AA’ rating in the CCData Crypto Exchange Benchmark Report. Zhou also proudly notes Bybit’s resilience, growing despite bearish conditions.
The full address from Ben Zhou can be read on the Bybit blog. Readers are encouraged to visit here for an in-depth view of his industry analysis and future aspirations.
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About Bybit
Bybit is a top-three cryptocurrency exchange by volume with 20 million users established in 2018. It offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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