Singapore is the highest ranked global Asian city for overall resilience, placing 4th out of 25 Most flood-vulnerable cities are lower and upper middle-income cities in Asia-Pacific, such as Bangkok, Dhaka and Jakarta. Dhaka, Jakarta and New Delhi among the least prepared cities based on overall resilience Capital rich cities of Dubai, Singapore and Shanghai led the way for critical infrastructure Building resilient cities requires stakeholders from government, businesses and communities, as well as individual city-dwellers, to engage in holistic resilience thinking at community and municipality levels. The research emphasises the need for investment and innovation to solve the most persistent challenges to a city’s resilience

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tokio Marine Group and Economist Impact announced the launch of The Resilient Cities Index 2023, a major new study into the most prominent risks faced by global cities. The index was devised by Economist Impact and sponsored by Tokio Marine Group, delving into 25 global cities’ ability to evade, withstand, and recover from a spectrum of shocks and long-term stresses.

By 2050, over two-thirds of the global population will reside in cities. Rapid urbanisation is making this threat more urgent than ever as cities are facing evolving threats to the urban centres. The purpose of this research is to help measure the resilience of societies and cities, identify the gaps and challenges, and give insights into the opportunities and the way forward.

The Index finds that cities in the Asia and Pacific region are more vulnerable to climate change due to their geography and particular exposure to natural catastrophes and increasingly extreme weather events. In developing countries, this is often compounded by weak institutional infrastructure, and a considerable portion of the population having lower incomes. Asian cities perform comparatively well in disaster management, with Hong Kong, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo scoring high for culture of readiness. The report finds that a culture of preparedness is critical to success in disaster resilience.

Some Asian cities also performed well in the critical infrastructure pillar of the index, but there are some weak points that require strategic focus. The cities with the highest scores were Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore. These capital-rich market locations have greater opportunities to develop new infrastructure, compared with European cities constrained by decades- or centuries-old systems. Within this pillar, digital infrastructure and transportation were a drag on cities’ resilience.

However, Asian cities lack resilience in other aspects within the Index’s environmental pillar, which also ranks resilience related to flooding, heat stress, air pollution and decarbonisation. Among emerging Asian cities, Bangkok, Dhaka and Jakarta are poorly equipped to respond to flooding, while New Delhi and Jakarta are particularly exposed to heat risk, reflecting the challenge these cities face amid increasingly volatile weather that is driven by climate change.

Max Hirai, CEO, Tokio Marine Asia said: "The findings of the Resilient Cities Index demonstrate the need for Asia to take environmental changes more seriously if it is to mitigate existing and emerging risks facing its most global cities and their inhabitants. Extreme weather events, from typhoons and wildfires to flooding and heatwaves, are becoming more frequent and their effects more devastating. Aware that disaster mitigation is a critical social issue, Tokio Marine Group has been working towards creating a comprehensive disaster prevention and mitigation activities.

We have seen, firsthand, the vital role which insurance can play in driving market maturation in emerging economies and how, by increasing insurance penetration and providing social safety net, we can support businesses and communities back on their feet, furnished with the means and expertise to rise stronger."

Pavlos Spyropoulos, Regional Managing Director – Asia Pacific, Tokio Marine Kiln, added: "Responding to the increased vulnerability to natural catastrophes that cities in Asia are facing will require the public and private sectors to collaborate on building resilience.

Specialist insurers have the skills and expertise to help quantify and provide solutions to mitigate against complex risks. This includes, for example, supporting the development of digital infrastructure by providing cyber insurance, and creating new products to protect and build more resilient supply chains."

The establishment of Tokio Marine Resilience will promote comprehensive disaster prevention and mitigation solutions through planning, developing and providing new services. Through this business, Tokio Marine Group will contribute to building a society that is resilient against natural disasters.

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The Resilient Cities Index, developed by Economist Impact and supported by Tokio Marine Group, measures cities’ abilities to predict, withstand, adapt to, and recover from various changes efficiently. It evaluates 25 cities across four pillars and 19 indicators, emphasizing a holistic view of resilience. This diverse selection includes cities from Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East/Africa, reflecting a global perspective. The index, created through extensive research and expert interviews, collected data between May and August 2023.

About Tokio Marine Group

Tokio Marine Group is one of the largest and longest standing insurance groups in the world. Founded in 1879, it comprises a strategic collection of leading insurance businesses united by a shared commitment to doing the right thing for the customers and communities. The company offers stability in a risky world, fostering confidence to explore new opportunities. With a focus on resilience, it contributes to building stronger economies and societies.

About Economist Impact

Economist Impact combines the rigor of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand, engaging a globally influential audience through evidence-based insights that fuel debates, broaden perspectives, and drive progress. The services, previously part of The Economist Group as separate entities – EIU Thought Leadership, EIU Public Policy, EIU Health Policy, Economist Events, EBrandConnect, and SignalNoise – build upon a 75-year track record, analyzing 205 countries. They offer framework design, benchmarking, economic and social impact analysis, forecasting, storytelling, events expertise, design solutions, and market-leading media products, uniquely positioning Economist Impact to deliver measurable outcomes to its clients.

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Arrow Electronics Offers Engineering Support to Indian IoT Solutions Developers

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Arrow Electronics Offers Engineering Support to Indian IoT Solutions Developers

BENGALURU, INDIA – Media OutReach – 1 December 2023 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. today announced it has provided engineering support to enable Bharat Pi, an India-based tech startup to design and build enterprise grade IoT development boards that deliver benefits of reliability, quality and scalability to millions of smart and connected devices.

According to the IoT device management platform analysis by Future Market Insights, the demand in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 34% over the next ten years. The adoption of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) in the manufacturing industry and increasing usage of technologies such as 5G, AI, and Big Data are expected to continue fueling this demand.

Founded in 2020 by Prabhu Stavarmath, Savitri Patil, and Naveen Gopalkrishna, Bharat Pi has set out on a mission to accelerate IoT development by building cost-effective IoT development boards to help developers, startups, and innovators to convert their idea into a quick pre-sales demo in hours. Bharat Pi is also one of the incubates at IoT Open Lab in Bangalore, a joint collaboration between Arrow Electronics the Software Technology Park of India (STPI). With the help of Arrow and its global technology suppliers, Bharat Pi has recently launched RedPill STM32G0 series-based development board.

“Todays’ enterprise IoT applications like industry 4.0, remote asset monitoring, healthcare, connected automobiles, and smart cities require a massive network of robust and connected edge devices which can handle large amount of data collection and processing and deliver real-time responses. Some of the IoT development boards in the market are not designed to handle diverse AI or machine learning workflows and often require custom design efforts to build a prototype,” said Prabhu Stavarmath, Chief Business Officer, Bharat Pi. “Every IoT use case is different and some enterprises struggle to build quick pre-sales IoT device demos to minimize deal cycle and revenue impact. To address these unmet needs, our IoT development boards are designed to be easily customizable and versatile, providing a flexibility to build rapid pre-sales demos and prototypes for IoT use cases across a range of industry verticals. Arrow’s engineering team has provided us with everything we need, from product knowledge, technical insights, to evaluation. Their technical expertise and supply chain experience have enabled us to jump-start and scale up the design and manufacturing of IoT development tools, so that we can in turn to extend our plug-and-play offerings to the broader IoT developer community.”

Some of the key features of RedPill STM32G0 series-based development board:
Full Pin Access: Based on STMicroelectronics’s STM32G0 MCUs, it exposes all 48 pins of the chip, allowing it to be connected to a myriad of sensors and devices.
Simplified Programming: It is equipped with a USB to UART Silicon Labs – CP2102 bridge, simplifying programming efforts.
Versatile Connectivity: With exposed headers for programming and 8-pin headers featuring SPI and UART interfaces, it allows seamless integration with various modules, including Wi-Fi and 4G.
Open-Source Compatibility: It is compatible with various open-source platforms and development environments. Bharat Pi also offers technical resources and community support to assist developers, hobbyists, startups, and tech enthusiasts, pushing the boundaries of embedded systems development forward.

“Today’s IoT ecosystem requires ample technology competencies which span from product idea, design and engineering to supply-chain and manufacturing. With our global network of technology suppliers and world-class technology capabilities, we are well positioned to extend best possible support and help Bharat Pi as well as many other technology companies as they strive to simplify and scale up IoT deployment,” said Bhartendu Mishra, Arrow Electronics’ managing director of India.

Equipped with advanced engineering equipment and testing modules, the IoT Open Lab has assisted the start-up community from the region in their idea-to-prototype-to-product innovation journey. Arrow’s experienced vertical segment experts and engineers with expertise in areas of embedded computing, sensing, connectivity and system integration are on site to provide professional advice to these innovators and makers.Hashtag: #ArrowElectronics #IoT

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CNN's 'Vital Signs' explores the prospects of phage therapy to treat drug-resistant superbugs

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HONG KONG, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Antibiotics have been hailed as a "miracle drug" since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, but now, more bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics. In 2019, the United Nations estimated nearly 5 million deaths were associated with antimicrobial resistance, and that number is expected to double by 2050. On the next episode of ‘Vital Signs’, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks to researchers exploring the use of phages, a naturally occurring virus that destroys bacteria, to see if they can be used as an alternative treatment method for antimicrobial resistant infections.

CNN’s ‘Vital Signs’ explores the prospects of phage therapy to treat drug-resistant superbugs

Dr. Gupta joins epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee on a hunt for phages in some unlikely locations. Strathdee shares how she turned to phages when her husband fell ill after contracting a superbug infection while on a vacation in Egypt. She tells us how her desperate search for an alternative treatment led her and her colleagues to open the Center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics at the University of California San Diego, where they focus on studying alternative treatments like phage therapy to fight antimicrobial resistant diseases.

The challenge with phage therapy is that there are trillions upon trillions of phages in the world and finding the right one for a specific infection is essentially searching for a needle in a haystack. CNN meets Biologist Graham Hatfull at the University of Pittsburgh who has built a library of 23,000 phages. He explains how this resource could speed up the process of identifying which phages could be used as therapeutics. Hatfull also helped launch the SEA-PHAGES program in 2008 to encourage more students around the world to hunt for their own phages. To date, 45,000 students have taken part in the program.

CNN also speaks to Heather Kilar, who had contracted an antibiotic-resistant form of Mycobacterium Abscessus in her ear which was hindering her quality of life. After taking an extensive antibiotic regiment with little to no improvement, she began searching for alternatives, leading her to phage therapy. With two self-administered doses daily, Kilar’s body appears to be reacting to the therapy positively, and she says she has experienced no side effects.

Finally, CNN travels to Thailand to discover how phage researchers are collaborating on a global scale. Vorrapon Chaikeeratisak, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and his students are on the hunt for phages not just to treat infections but to prevent infection from happening at all. As part of the Thai Fish Project, Chaikeeratisak’s lab found two phages to help protect shrimp from infection, thereby protecting one of the country’s main food exports. He explains how phages could be a potential alternative to using antibiotics in aquaculture.

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Livestreaming and Affiliate Commerce Hit New Heights on Shopee in 2023

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Livestreaming and Affiliate Commerce Hit New Heights on Shopee in 2023

Homegrown Sellers Benefit from Greater Credibility and Endorsements

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 1 December 2023 – Livestreaming and affiliate commerce have driven greater marketplace inclusion for homegrown sellers and local talents across Shopee’s platform in 2023. Over the last year, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan observed that Malaysians watched over 34 million hours of livestreams on Shopee Live and engaged with local influencer hosts 3.5 billion times. For sellers who realised over 500 thousand Ringgit in sales this year, livestream orders represented between 10 and 40% of total platform orders. Compared to 2022, Shopee saw affiliate-driven orders increase 420%, with the inclusion of more than 20,000 new affiliates in its ecosystem this year.

*Shopee Live 9.9 Countdown Concert with local talents (left) and Shopee House 2023 with brands and KOL affiliates (right)*

“This marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey. These trends have revolutionised the way Malaysians shop, learn, and engage with brands, creating a dynamic and interactive online landscape. It’s also a demonstration of just how hyper-localised e-commerce has become; Malaysians on our platform are favouring local livestreamers and affiliates, whereas our homegrown sellers are upskilling to be more relatable to digitally-savvy audiences.” comments Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing at Shopee Malaysia.

Shoppable livestreaming, the seamless integration of e-commerce into livestreaming sessions, has captivated Malaysian consumers of all ages by providing engaging shopping experiences whether they are looking for motorcycles, keropok lekor, chocolates, gold jewellery, or household groceries. While the majority 60% of Shopee Live fans shopped beauty and fashion, 20% bought groceries and baby products, 10% sought home appliances and electronics, while the remainder shopped Automotive and Sports and Outdoor gear over the last year.

The expansion of Shopee Live into new verticals has given rise to many opportunities for local sellers. Of the top Shopee Live sellers by sales in 2023, 60% are local sellers and brands like PHINIX STORE, Momo House, Elgini Apparel, MYDIN, and HABIB. Not only are local sellers taking advantage of Shopee Live’s polling function and interactive games to understand audience preferences better, but they are also benefiting from the added credibility and endorsements of Malaysian celebrities such as Elfira Loy, Najiah Hassan, Sherry Alhadad, Syamira Zahar, and Zoey Rahman.

Malaysian brands and sellers have been collaborating with Shopee Affiliates, who connect with Malaysian customers, provide genuine product recommendations and reviews, and drive traffic. Based on affiliate orders over the last 12 months, Shopee Affiliates’ customers shopped for Home and Living products the most (30%), followed by Health and Beauty (25%) and Mobile and Accessories (25%). 70% of the top products Malaysians have bought from Shopee Affiliate links benefit local sellers. About two-thirds of Shopee Affiliate links generated this year directed traffic to boost local sellers such as B.S.B (Bed Sheet Bestseller), Momo House, and Myfooyin.

“These collaborations have proven to be a win-win relationship,” said Soh. “Malaysian affiliates benefit from the interactive and engaging format that allows immediate purchase opportunities, maximising their earnings which is performance-based. On the other hand, Malaysian sellers benefit from affiliates who have a loyal following and a reputation for recommending quality products; they can bring positive associations to the livestream seller’s brand.”

The success of livestreaming and affiliate commerce as demonstrated by Shopee in 2023 sets the stage for even greater growth in the years to come. With the continuous advancement of technology and the evolving preferences of Malaysian consumers, these trends are poised to play an increasingly significant role in driving more inclusion for local players in the marketplace.

This 12.12 Birthday Sale, Malaysians can enjoy immersive and entertaining shopping experiences at discounted prices with Shopee Live, and stand a chance to win 1 Year Free Toll when they play Roda Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/m/12-12

Hashtag: #Shopee #ShopeeMY #ShopeeMalaysia #ShopeeLive #ShopeeAffiliate

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Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

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Much Attention Earned for Processing Machinery Equipment and Building Materials at 134th Canton Fair Online Platform

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Dec 1, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 134th Canton Fair continues to serve the exhibitors and buyers through its online platform after the offline exhibition concluded on November 4th. Processing Machinery Equipment and Building Materials are very popular and attract many global buyers to delve into potential business cooperation.

Golden Chef Machinery Co., Ltd., a leading and professional manufacturer in food-grade machinery and baking equipment presents its latest Gas Oven (Luxury type). Equipped with imported heating tubes, the automatic control module keeps the temperature constant. The oven is made of superior steel and equipped with aluminum silicate thermal insulation foam, therefore it is strong, long-lasting, and saves energy. The precise temperature control by the micro-computer makes it a top choice for barbecue restaurants, supermarkets, and so on. Click here to get more info: https://goo.su/iQOIm.

The time-honored enterprise Jiangsu Sea-lion Machinery Co., Ltd. in the commercial washing machinery production industry shows its Barrier Washer at the Canton Fair online platform. Its embedded computer controller allows operation by human-machine dialogue in both Chinese and English. The airbag shock absorber comes with particularly high strength to keep the machine stable and efficient. A convenient, reliable and safe user experience will be guaranteed thanks to its automatic door control. Two independent operation areas, clean room and unclean room respectively, can prevent unnecessary pollution, making it a great product for dust-free workshops and hospital laundry. Click here to get more info: https://goo.su/tg8y80G.

Building and Decoration Materials is quite eye-catching as well. Yekalon Industry, INC. presents the innovative bathroom mirror with outstanding performance. Yekalon applies eco-friendly glass and dual-color LED lights to give the product longer duration, clearer images, and switchable light sources. Smart anti-fog function and bluetooth speaker suit the customized needs and brings superior experience for users. Click here to get more info: https://goo.su/36t1mze.

The Canton Fair online platform is offering various services on a regular basis for global buyers and exhibitors for more opportunities. For additional information about the exhibition, please visit the Canton Fair’s official website https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/posts/646531331412942848 or get in touch with [email protected].

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Gleneagles Hospital Johor Hosts 2nd Edition of the All-Women Healthcare Symposium

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Gleneagles Hospital Johor Hosts 2nd Edition of the All-Women Healthcare Symposium

Dynamic Dialogues and Keynotes by 29 Medical Experts

JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 1 December 2023 – The second edition of the All-Women Healthcare Symposium, hosted by Gleneagles Hospital Johor (GHJ) in collaboration with the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) and the Malaysia Menopause Society (MMS), recently concluded at the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel. The theme of this year’s signature symposium focused on healthcare innovations for women in midlife and beyond.

From left to right: Dr Rohaida Binti Adam (Co-course Director and Moderator, Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, O&G), Dr Abdul Kadir Bin Abu Bakar (PIC of Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor), Dr Mohan Kandasamy (Chairman of the Malaysian Medical Association Johor Branch), Dr Kamal Amzan (CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor), Dr Ho Choon Moy (President, Malaysa Menopause Society), Dr Sharifah Halimah Jaafar (Conference Director), Prof Dr Jamiyah Hassan is a consultant, Fetomaternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah, UiTM Puncak Alam)

The event, which was held on the 26th of November, saw the attendance of almost 350 participants and brought together 29 medical experts who shared their latest findings, research and clinical advancements in women’s health. The discussions aimed at not only enhancing healthcare practices but also at understanding the evolving needs of women approaching, during and after menopause.

Dr. Kamal Amzan, Chief Executive Officer of GHJ, opened the symposium with a message of inclusivity and the importance of community in healthcare innovation. Datuk Dr. Mohan Kandasamy and Dr. Ho Choon Moy, notable figures in the medical field, provided opening remarks that set a collaborative tone for the day’s sessions.

Dr. Kamal reflected on the symposium’s success, stating, “We are proud to lead the charge in transforming healthcare for women. This event is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in medical care.” His words encapsulate the hospital’s leadership in propelling healthcare initiatives. “Through efforts like this, Gleneagles aims to lead the way in specialised healthcare. Our goal is to shape a future where every woman has access to the care she deserves,” he added.

Keynotes by Professor Dr. Jamiyah Hassan on the empowering role of healthcare in women’s lives, particularly concerning cancer, and by Dr. Ho Choon Moy on cardiovascular challenges faced by women, were among the day’s highlights.

The symposium’s program, divided into three tracks, addressed a broad spectrum of health issues, from gynaecological to cardiovascular, emphasising a comprehensive approach to healthcare. An interactive workshop on communication underscored the importance of dialogue and understanding between healthcare providers and patients.

A significant focus of this year’s event was the exchange of practical knowledge and the demonstration of techniques that healthcare professionals can integrate into their practices. The workshop, which was not purely medical focused, was a new addition to the symposium and offered skill-building exercises in effective communication, enhancing the provider-patient relationship.

Each sub symposium was concluded with a spirited Q&A session, which opened the doors towards even more significant and engaging dialogue.

Marking the end to the symposium was a thoughtful closing remark by Conference Director Dr. Sharifah Halimah Jaafar. She acknowledged the collective effort of the speakers and participants towards the shared goal of improving women’s health outcomes.

The All-Women Healthcare Symposium 2023 served as a conduit for education and collaboration, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and fostering partnerships among healthcare professionals. This symposium, now in its second year, reaffirmed the commitment of GHJ and its partners to address the health challenges faced by women, striving for a future where every woman receives comprehensive and compassionate healthcare.

Gleneagles Hospital Johor offers specialised healthcare for women through its All-Women Centre, providing a continuum of services from fertility and pregnancy care to menopause management and beyond. Staffed by expert medical professionals and equipped with modern technology, the centre emphasises minimally invasive procedures and comprehensive care, including mental health and wellness support. For more details on the centre’s services, visit https://gleneagles.com.my/medini-johor/facilities-services/centre-of-excellence/all-womens-centre.

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iKala Expands Southeast Asian Influencer Database and Partnerships, Boosting Brands' Customer Acquisition with AI Influencer Marketing

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Dec 1, 2023

Brands can instantly access 2 million influencer profiles via the KOL Radar SaaS platform, spanning markets including Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

The company’s AI influencer marketing platform KOL Radar encompasses 2 Million Influencers with Leading AI Search and Analytics.

TAIPEI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iKala, a leading AI transformation solutions provider from Taiwan, announced a comprehensive expansion of its AI influencer marketing platform, KOL Radar. This expansion includes influencer profiles in Southeast Asia and strategic partnerships with regional partners, aiming to broaden the scope of influencer marketing services and empower brands, media, advertising and PR agencies in the region to implement effective influencer marketing strategies.

Brands can instantly access 2 million influencer profiles via the KOL Radar SaaS platform, spanning markets including Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

In response to the robust growth momentum and demand in the Southeast Asian influencer marketing market, iKala has rapidly expanded KOL Radar’s influencer database. Brands can instantly access 2 million influencer profiles via the KOL Radar SaaS platform, spanning markets including Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Leveraging advanced AI search and analytics, iKala facilitates precise influencer discovery for brand campaigns.

Developed by iKala’s AI team, the large language model (LLM) enables the swift expansion and understanding of KOL Radar’s social media data on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter across Southeast Asia and other language regions. Future plans include the inclusion of Indonesian and Philippine influencer profiles, as iKala actively assists brand owners in seizing the influencer marketing opportunities in Southeast Asia.

In addition to building the most extensive AI-powered influencer search engine, iKala is actively expanding its influencer data marketing partner ecosystem in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia. Today, it announces strategic collaborations with regional partners, including Amazon Global Selling, Fimmick, Innity, and Next Level Media. This collaboration aims to comprehensively assist brand owners in customer acquisition through influencer marketing. iKala is dedicated to fortifying and expanding its alliances with partners in the Southeast Asian market, thereby further advancing its service momentum.

In addressing the challenges faced by brand owners in precisely identifying suitable influencers, measuring campaign effectiveness, and spending considerable time collecting and consolidating campaign results, KOL Radar enables users to seamlessly conduct influencer marketing through pre-evaluation, post-evaluation, and prediction with deep AI technologies, and optimizes influencer marketing by covering discovery, matching, campaign management, reporting, and remarketing in one place.

Sega Cheng, Co-founder and CEO of iKala, stated, "We have seen tremendous potential in combining generative AI and predictive AI in KOL Radar. Coupled with the vibrant demand for influencer marketing in the Southeast Asian region, KOL Radar is becoming the largest AI influencer search and analytics platform. Now with the strong regional partnerships, we are even more capable of assisting brands in Southeast Asia in accelerating customer acquisition in the creator-driven marketing landscape."

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The first-ever ‘GBA Creative Night’ commences on November 28

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The first-ever ‘GBA Creative Night’ commences on November 28

Local design organisations showcase diverse strengths and capabilities to build Greater Bay Area exchange platform to foster business opportunities for the design industry Exhibition at the HKDC Design & Fashion Base will run for seven days with free public entry during November 29 to December 4, 2023

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 December 2023 – Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) and with the steer and support from Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, the first-ever ‘GBA Creative Night’ officially launched on November 28. ‘GBA Creative Night’ kicked off a series of activities aimed at establishing the HKDC Design and Fashion Base as a design and fashion hub and platform for industry exchange within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to stimulate business opportunities. The event brought together various associations in the Hong Kong design industry, including Hong Kong Designers Association, Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association, Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Animation & Cultural Association, and Fashion Farm Foundation which, together with the selected projects of HKDC, showcased exceptional creative achievements and diverse design capabilities the city can offer.

Guests and organizations attending the launch ceremony of the 'GBA Creative Night'

Officiated by Mr Kevin YEUNG Yun Hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, the launching ceremony drew almost 400 industry leaders and guests from Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area. Other esteemed guests included the Honorable Mr Kenneth FOK Kai Kong, JP, Legislative Council member; the Honorable Mr Vincent CHENG WingShun, MH, JP, Legislative Council member; Mr Joe WONG Chi Cho, JP, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mrs Vicki KWOK WONG Wing Ki, JP, Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr Victor TSANG Chiu Hok, Head of CreateHK; Mr Paul WONG Yan Yin, JP, District Officer, Sham Shui Po District Office, Home Affairs Department; Mr ZHANG Weiping, co-founder of ‘Guangzhou Design Week’; Professor CAO Xue, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (Head of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics mascot ‘Bing Dwen Dwen’ design team); Mr XU Ting, Deputy Secretary-General of Shenzhen Cultural Creative & Design Association; Ms FENG Changhong, President of Shenzhen Industrial Design Industry Association; Mr ZHOU Xiaoliang, President of Macau Designers Association; Mr WU Chi Kit, Executive Director of Macao Chinese Cultural Industries Promotion Association; Mr LEONG U Pou Executive Director of Macao Chinese Cultural Industries Promotion Association; Ms ZHENG Siyi, Vice President and Secretary- General of Qianhai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and many more who have offered valuable insights and exchanged ideas in a dynamic environment. ‘GBA Creative Night’ will be open to the public for free from November 29 until December 4. Visitors can explore various design-related exhibitions (For more details, please refer to the attached schedule).

Mr Kevin YEUNG Yun Hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, remarked that ‘The National 14th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong to develop into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. We are excited to announce and promote the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development, which aims to enhance the ecosystem for the industries. We will also inject funds into the CreateSmart Initiative to assist the creative industries in expanding new markets. I believe that the development of the Greater Bay Area will create endless opportunities for Hong Kong’s creative industries, and tonight’s GBA Creative Night marks an excellent start. HKSAR Government is committed to nurturing design talents for Hong Kong’s creative industries. We hope the Design & Fashion Base will become a place for nurturing emerging design talents and fashion designers, facilitating idea exchange , and enabling them to showcase the strength and competitiveness of Hong Kong’s new generation of fashion design.’

The event is hosted in the new premises of the HKDC Design and Fashion Base, where HKDC is expected to relocate in around the third quarter of 2024. Traditionally known as a retail hub for apparel and textiles, Sham Shui Po is a vibrant area rich in local character that is apt for fostering synergies between industries. The ‘GBA Creative Night’ event paves the way for HKDC’s transition to Sham Shui Po next year, kickstarting collaborative opportunities and the promotion of the design and creative industries within the Greater Bay Area.

Showcasing local design excellence to broaden business opportunities

The launching ceremony also featured key highlight exhibition ‘Design Spectrum ：Re: Full Gamut’. The exhibition celebrates the extensive collaborations and relationships among designers from different disciplines throughout the fashion design process. Featuring over 40 exhibits from Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area, the exhibition takes the public on a creative journey through emerging and aspiring designers. Additionally, the DFA Design Awards exhibition presents selected winners and their awarded projects from over
20 years. Its awardees apply various design forms, integrating technology, functionality, and aesthetics to create influential design works that provide solutions to different aspects of human life, environment, culture, sustainable development and revitalisation. Both exhibitions are presented by HKDC.

Following the launching ceremony, the ‘InterVision Fashion Flow 2023’ show, presented by Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, showcased the artistry of 30 fashion designers hailing from across the Greater Bay Area. A stunning showcase of 180 meticulously crafted ensembles graced the runway and exhibition where the fusion of innovative technologies and fashion created a captivating experience, fostering an exchange of inspiration. Additionally, the DesignMatch event held by Hong Kong Designers Association exclusively on November 28 facilitated more than 180 one-on-one business matching meetings, further connecting businesses with the design industry to promote cooperation and exchange.

The launch of the ‘GBA Creative Night’ also marks the beginning of a series of exciting activities. These include the ‘Hong Kong Smart Design Award’ by The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, showcasing the power of Hong Kong’s original designs; the ‘Lifestyle Laboratory’ by Hong Kong Furniture & Decoration Trade Association, presenting an exhibition of furniture designs that demonstrates Hong Kong’s cultural allure and design creativity; the ‘ReMIX . Yesterday’s Future, Invent Tomorrow Creative Business Partnership Programme’ by Hong Kong Industrial Designers Association, highlighting the way to connect and enhance business collaborations between local professional designers and quality brands; and the ‘ Art • Toys • SSP’ by Hong Kong Animation & Cultural Association, featuring over 80 distinctive original art toys installations by Hong Kong designers to promote art toy culture. The successful organisation of ‘GBA Creative Night’ also relied on the support of different organisations, including our Official 5G Partner – Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited and our Strategic Business Partners – TLive.

Professor Eric Yim, MH, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Design Centre, stated that ‘The ‘GBA Creative Night’ will be an excellent opportunity for Hong Kong’s design industry to connect with peers and the business community in other cities of the Greater Bay Area. It will fully initiate potential collaborative opportunities and promote the development of the design and creative industries across the region, while also preparing for the move of HKDC to Sham Shui Po next year. In the future, HKDC will further enhance its role as a creative anchor in Hong Kong. In line with the forthcoming ‘Blueprint for the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries’ by the Hong Kong SAR Government, we are committed to driving the development of the cultural and creative industries and enabling Hong Kong to develop into an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange.’

Newly established Design and Fashion Base amplifies Shum Shui Po’s textile legacy

BODW City Programme is the ‘beyond the main stage’ Hong Kong design festival of Business of Design Week (BODW) Summit organised by HKDC with CreateHK as the Lead Sponsor. In collaboration with ‘One Bite Design Studio’, the ‘Sham Shui Po Treasures and Craftsmanship’ project is launched from November 25 to December 3 which explores the potential of redesigning unused public spaces. This includes the installation of colourful inflatable structures under the Tung Chau Street Flyover (opposite HKDC Design & Fashion Base), symbolising Sham Shui Po’s vibrant cultural diversity and creative ecosystem. Visitors to the ‘GBA Creative Night’ can also explore these installations and discover Sham Shui Po’s design treasures.

Sham Shui Po is traditionally known as a hub for retail and wholesale of fabric and fashion, combining creativity, craftsmanship, and grassroots wisdom. The HKSAR Government announced the implementation of the Sham Shui Po Design and Fashion Base Project in early 2018, reserving a five-story commercial section with an area of 3,600 square meters for redevelopment by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). HKDC is responsible for operations, while CreateHK plays the role of strategy formulation, co-ordination and supervision. HKDC’s new location in Sham Shui Po will leverage the district’s unique characteristics, integrating design, fashion, garment manufacturing, and retail to create new synergies. It is poised to become a focal point for design and fashion in Hong Kong, a gathering place for the industry. Together with the city’s first design museum, it aims to become a tourist attraction that will stimulate tourism in the district.

Design and Fashion Base as Hong Kong’s creative nexus and industry connection platform

As the Hong Kong SAR Government’s strategic partner, HKDC strives to harness Hong Kong’s unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures to promote local design to both the domestic and global markets to create value for industry, and continuously transform Hong Kong into a cultural centre for artistic exchange between the East and West. Through various flagship events and projects, HKDC aims to strengthen connections between local businesses and the design industry and leverage the power of design to strengthen business competitiveness. With the relocation to Sham Shui Po in 2024, HKDC will become a hub for creative exchange with an aim to foster the development of Hong Kong’s cultural exchange and creative industries, nurture emerging designers, fashion designers, and startups, and drive regional economic growth and tourism development. The‘GBA Creative Night’ marks a new beginning for mutual exchange and connection among various design industries, creativity, and commerce in the Greater Bay Area.

Details of the ‘GBA Creative Night’

Greater Bay Area Creative Night (Open to the Public for Free Admission) Date: November 29, 2023 (Wednesday) to December 4, 2023 (Monday) Time: 11 AM to 7 PM

Address: HKDC Design & Fashion Base, No. 270 to 286, Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon Website: https://www.hkdesigncentre.org/en/home/

Hashtag: #HKDC #GBA

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About Hong Kong Design Centre

The Hong Kong Design Centre, registered in 2001 and established in 2002, is a non-governmental organisation that serves as a strategic partner of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Its aim is to promote Hong Kong as an internationally renowned design hub in Asia. Our public mission is to broadly and strategically encourage the use of design and design thinking in society, creating value for the industry and improving social welfare.

(Website: www.hkdesigncentre.org)

About ‘Create Hong Kong’

‘Create Hong Kong’ is a dedicated office set upby the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regionin June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From July 1, 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. ‘Create Hong Kong’ sponsors the Hong Kong Design Centre in organising different projects to promote Hong Kong design.

(Website: www.createhk.gov.hk)

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the activities/projects of the participating organisations in the GBA Creative Night only, and does not otherwise take part in such funded activities/projects. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the relevant materials/events (or by members of the project teams) are those of the participating organisations only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Create Hong Kong.

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