SHANGHAI, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Robert Liu brings in his extensive experience in the chemical and textile industries in China and overseas.

Robert Liu appointed as the new HeiQ China General Manager

HeiQ, a global leader in textile and materials innovation, announces that Robert Liu is the newly appointed General Manager of HeiQ China, and will now be leading the company’s business operations in a key market for HeiQ.

Robert Liu has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Science with over 25 years of experience in the international textile and paper chemical industry. Robert held regional and global roles in Thailand, Switzerland, and Singapore, having also served as Head of Archroma Chemicals (China) and legal representative of the company.

Robert Liu says: "I’m excited to join HeiQ, which has a great reputation for tremendous technology and commitment to sustainability. I hope my experience and expertise can grow the team here in HeiQ China and let more consumers be able to benefit from HeiQ’s technology."

According to Andreas Fedtke, Chief Commercial Officer of HeiQ, "the appointment of Robert Liu comes in a crucial time for the company, to open up new business areas and accelerate and expand the growth of HeiQ China."

Robert Liu replaces Celine Huang who led HeiQ China since 2019, building a strong platform for the growth and relevance of HeiQ in the Chinese market.

About HeiQ

Founded in 2005 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) and listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (XLON:HEIQ), HeiQ is a leader in textile and materials innovation creating some of the most effective, durable and high-performance technologies on the market today. HeiQ strives to improve the lives of billions of people through pioneering textiles and materials innovation. Combining three areas of expertise – scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing, and consumer ingredient branding – HeiQ is the ideal innovation partner to create differentiating and sustainable products and capture the added value at the point of sale. With its 14 offices, 7 manufacturing sites, and 7 R&D hubs, HeiQ today employs 230 professionals. It has a total capacity of 45’000 tons of specialty chemicals per year and serves over 1’000 industrial customers in over 60 countries. Today, HeiQ’s consumer goods and medical devices can be found in 56 countries. For more information, visit www.heiq.com

Source : HeiQ appoints Robert Liu as General Manager of HeiQ China

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Docquity Jobs enables healthcare organizations to access the region’s largest database of medical talent across different specialities In just one year, the job portal has expanded to four countries with around 400 employers on board  Docquity Jobs has seen a 30% month-on-month growth since launch, with an average of 6,000 healthcare professionals visiting monthly

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Docquity, Southeast Asia’s largest professional network of more than 400,000 healthcare professionals (HCPs), connecting two out of every three in the region, has launched Docquity Jobs, the first regional job portal dedicated to HCPs in Southeast Asia.  Since launching in Malaysia in 2022, Docquity Jobs has expanded to the Philippines and Indonesia, and is now piloting in Singapore. It now has around 400 employers on board and sees a 30% month-on-month growth, with over 6,000 HCPs visiting organically on average every month. 

“Docquity was founded with a vision to connect and empower HCPs to improve healthcare outcomes at scale. Through the years, we have continued to evolve our products and services based on our deep insights into HCP needs and challenges,” Indranil Roychowdhury, Docquity CEO and Co-Founder, said. “Responding to the career progression requirements of HCPs on our platform, we launched Docquity Jobs as a critical extension of our purpose and business, offering HCPs a dedicated space to connect with potential employers seamlessly.”

Docquity studies[1] have found that 88% of HCPs in the region are open to exploring new job opportunities. As traditional job platforms are not optimized for Southeast Asia’s medical professionals, Docquity created a regional portal advertising only the most relevant healthcare jobs from top employers within the industry.

HCPs can utilize Docquity Jobs to  conveniently search for openings according to their desired location, job title, and company type.  Through Docquity Jobs, HCPs can also access resources to aid them in preparation for any potential regional transfers.  Furthermore, healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies, can leverage the platform’s insights to target candidates from the region’s largest network of healthcare professionals or improve efficiencies by outsourcing their recruitment requirements to Docquity Jobs’ in-house talent acquisition team.

For example, Juan Medical, a home-based healthcare service provider in the Philippines, partnered with Docquity Jobs to help expand its team in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Cebu as demand for its offerings surged. Docquity Jobs launched a bespoke marketing campaign for Juan Medical, leveraging its wide network of HCPs to quickly reach over 23,300 potential candidates. The partnership enabled Juan Medical to successfully onboard 24 HCPs, for roles such as on-call specialists and nurses, in just 21 weeks.

“Attracting HCP applicants had been a considerable challenge as our legacy recruitment processes were not yielding the desired results fast enough.  Docquity Jobs made finding and hiring the right talent more efficient, demanding minimal effort from us. Its comprehensive approach and customized touch enabled us to secure top HCPs for both Cebu and the NCR,” Tanya Marie Cabais-Liscano M.D., Medical Director of Juan Medical, said.

Meanwhile, Speedoc, a virtual clinic based in Malaysia and Singapore that allows users to seek medical care from home, worked with Docquity Jobs to communicate its employer value proposition and find healthcare talent that met its unique working requirements. Docquity Jobs offered Speedoc specialized healthcare headhunting services and comprehensive management of the entire recruitment process. Speedoc’s campaign reached over 11,000 doctors, with 285 being interviewed one-on-one by Docquity. 

“Docquity Jobs has demonstrated proficiency and professionalism in candidate management. Their established candidate management process has provided us with candidates that have added tremendous value to our business,” Kenneth Toh, Director of People & Culture of Speedoc, said.

Healthcare professionals in the Philippines looking for new job opportunities can visit Docquity Jobs today.

[1] Based on a 2022 survey conducted through the Docquity application, targeting HCPs in the Philippines and Malaysia (sample size of around 150)

About Docquity, https://docquity.com/

Docquity is Southeast Asia’s largest trusted community of verified healthcare professionals. Our vision is to connect healthcare professionals to build healthier lives around the world at scale. Docquity helps healthcare professionals learn, connect and grow, and partners with companies to reach and educate healthcare professionals as well as provide insights into them.

Docquity has more than 400,000 HCPs on the platform and offices in countries and regions such as India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan. 

Source : Docquity introduces the first regional job portal dedicated to healthcare professionals in Southeast Asia

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Docquity Jobs enables healthcare organizations to access the region’s largest database of medical talent across different specialities In just one year, the job portal has expanded to four countries with around 400 employers on board Docquity Jobs has seen a 30% month-on-month growth since launch, with an average of 6,000 healthcare professionals visiting monthly

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Docquity, Southeast Asia’s largest professional network of more than 400,000 healthcare professionals (HCPs), connecting two out of every three in the region, has launched Docquity Jobs, the first regional job portal dedicated to HCPs in Southeast Asia. Since launching in Malaysia in 2022, Docquity Jobs has expanded to the Philippines and Indonesia, and is now piloting in Singapore. It now has around 400 employers on board and sees a 30% month-on-month growth, with over 6,000 HCPs visiting organically on average every month. 

“Docquity was founded with a vision to connect and empower HCPs to improve healthcare outcomes at scale. Through the years, we have continued to evolve our products and services based on our deep insights into HCP needs and challenges,” Indranil Roychowdhury, Docquity CEO and Co-Founder, said. “Responding to the career progression requirements of HCPs on our platform, we launched Docquity Jobs as a critical extension of our purpose and business, offering HCPs a dedicated space to connect with potential employers seamlessly.”

Docquity studies[1] have found that 88% of HCPs in the region are open to exploring new job opportunities. As traditional job platforms are not optimized for Southeast Asia’s medical professionals, Docquity created a regional portal advertising only the most relevant healthcare jobs from top employers within the industry.

HCPs can utilize Docquity Jobs to  conveniently search for openings according to their desired location, job title, and company type.  Through Docquity Jobs, HCPs can also access resources to aid them in preparation for any potential regional transfers.  Furthermore, healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies, can leverage the platform’s insights to target candidates from the region’s largest network of healthcare professionals or improve efficiencies by outsourcing their recruitment requirements to Docquity Jobs’ in-house talent acquisition team.

For example, Juan Medical, a home-based healthcare service provider in the Philippines, partnered with Docquity Jobs to help expand its team in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Cebu as demand for its offerings surged. Docquity Jobs launched a bespoke marketing campaign for Juan Medical, leveraging its wide network of HCPs to quickly reach over 23,300 potential candidates. The partnership enabled Juan Medical to successfully onboard 24 HCPs, for roles such as on-call specialists and nurses, in just 21 weeks.

“Attracting HCP applicants had been a considerable challenge as our legacy recruitment processes were not yielding the desired results fast enough.  Docquity Jobs made finding and hiring the right talent more efficient, demanding minimal effort from us. Its comprehensive approach and customized touch enabled us to secure top HCPs for both Cebu and the NCR,” Tanya Marie Cabais-Liscano M.D., Medical Director of Juan Medical, said.

Meanwhile, Speedoc, a virtual clinic based in Malaysia and Singapore that allows users to seek medical care from home, worked with Docquity Jobs to communicate its employer value proposition and find healthcare talent that met its unique working requirements. Docquity Jobs offered Speedoc specialized healthcare headhunting services and comprehensive management of the entire recruitment process. Speedoc’s campaign reached over 11,000 doctors, with 285 being interviewed one-on-one by Docquity. 

“Docquity Jobs has demonstrated proficiency and professionalism in candidate management. Their established candidate management process has provided us with candidates that have added tremendous value to our business,” Kenneth Toh, Director of People & Culture of Speedoc, said.

Healthcare professionals in Malaysia looking for new job opportunities can visit Docquity Jobs today.

About Docquity, https://docquity.com/

Docquity is Southeast Asia’s largest trusted community of verified healthcare professionals. Our vision is to connect healthcare professionals to build healthier lives around the world at scale. Docquity helps healthcare professionals learn, connect and grow, and partners with companies to reach and educate healthcare professionals as well as provide insights into them.

Docquity has more than 400,000 HCPs on the platform and offices in countries and regions such as India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan. 

[1] Based on a 2022 survey conducted through the Docquity application, targeting HCPs in the Philippines and Malaysia (sample size of around 150)

Source : Docquity unveils Southeast Asia's first regional job portal tailored for healthcare professionals

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CIREBON, Indonesia, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On October 15, 2023, the "Floral Whisper along the Silk Road – Cultural Journey of Maritime Silk Road" promotion event was grandly held in Indonesia’s Cirebon, strengthening cultural exchange and cooperation among Maritime Silk Road cities with the maritime silk as the link.

From October 12 to 20, the Maritime Silk Road Heritage Conservation and World Heritage Nomination City Alliance, led by Guangzhou, is paying a visit to three countries along the Maritime Silk Road including Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, for a nine-day cultural journey. Cirebon, Indonesia, was the first stop of this meaningful journey.

The event commenced with an enchanting promotional video that showcased the beauty of the Maritime Silk Road. The Sanggar Seni Kencana Ungu dance troupe presented the Cirebon mask dance (Tari Topeng Cirebon), a local Javanese traditional art form, while a lively lion dance performance by Vihara Dewi Welas Asih, one of Cirebon’s 73 cultural heritage sites, authentically displayed the charm of Guangdong lion dance.

A delegation consisting of representatives from the Guangzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau, the Nanyue King’s Mausoleum Museum, and the Guangzhou Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology attended the promotional event. They were joined by the Regent of Cirebon, local government officials, representatives from the Indonesian National Academy of Sciences, scholars from local universities, and media reporters.

Notably, the event was hosted at the Patra Cirebon Hotel & Convention, which named its conference hall after Cirebon’s renowned Mega Mendung Batik pattern. Batik is Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage, and Cirebon is one of the country’s four famous Batik-producing regions. Its cloud-like patterns bear resemblance to traditional Chinese auspicious cloud motifs, symbolizing a blend of Sino-Indonesian cultural exchange.

The event primarily featured an exhibition, a memorandum, and performances to promote external culture. It also included discussions on cultural heritage preservation and the promotion of the Maritime Silk Road. Chinese and Indonesian government representatives, experts, and scholars engaged in in-depth exchanges during salon discussions. The two sides also signed a ‘Memorandum of Cooperation for the Protection and Tourism Development of Maritime Silk Road Cultural Heritage,’ and exchanged friendly gifts showcasing their intangible cultural heritage. This cooperation will further deepen collaboration in cultural tourism, fostering convergence between the tourism and cultural industries, and comprehensive cooperation in terms of source markets and resource sharing.

The event also featured a Maritime Silk Road photo exhibition and a "Mobile Museum," showcasing the achievements of Maritime Silk Road culture and international cooperation. Unique exhibits from the Maritime Silk Road culture attracted numerous visitors.

As the first stop of this year’s series of events, Cirebon, Indonesia, holds special significance. Located in the eastern port of West Java Province, it is known as the "Central Pearl of Indonesia" with its beautiful natural scenery and rich history. The historical architecture, traditional customs, and handicrafts here are unique. Cirebon has also witnessed the glorious history of the Maritime Silk Road.

On October 17, 2023, the "Floral Whisper along the Silk Road – Cultural Journey of Maritime Silk Road" promotion event will move to Singapore, further promoting cultural and tourism exchanges along the Maritime Silk Road.

Source : 2023's "Floral Whisper Along the Silk Road" Maritime Silk Road Cultural Journey Launches in Grand Style in Indonesia

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HONG KONG, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On October 14, 2023, Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global IoT developer service provider, opened the TUYA Developer Summit (Hong Kong) with global industry leaders to explore the theme of "Future Reimagined: Go Beyond Smart" through cutting-edge trends of AI, new energy, and the goal of bringing end-consumers a higher quality smart lifestyle experience.

As a highly prosperous international metropolis, Hong Kong gathers capital, technology, culture, and other resources, forming a vibrant and innovative financial ecosystem. Coupled with its natural geographical advantages, Hong Kong has become an important transportation hub in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as an important bridge for economic and trade cooperation, which has attracted many science and technology enterprises. In recent years, Hong Kong has promulgated the "Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint" and "Blueprint 2.0" to build a smart city. Thanks to the favorable policies, the IoT consumption market in Hong Kong is gradually expanding. According to Digital Market Outlook, it is expected that Hong Kong’s IoT consumer smart home market will reach U.S. $215 million in 2025. This huge market brings tremendous business opportunities for developers, which is why it was chosen for the TUYA Developer Summit.

The event featured Jenny Koo, the Assistant Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Kevin Hu, the Principle BD Manager of Alexa Smart Home, Michael Yung, the APAC Strategic Advisor of Google Cloud, John Cheng, the Founder & CEO of Momax Smart, Ken Fung, the Executive Director of German Pool, Set Su, the Vice President of LNDU, Vincent Chow, the Sr. Manager of Marketing, Communications & Customer of CLP Digital, Ivan Fu MH JP, the CEO of C Cheng Holdings and the Director of Hong Kong Green Building Council, Terry Leung, the Enterprise Business VP of China Mobile International, Apirut Vancha-am, the Chief Digital Officer of SCG, Wilson Chong, the chairman of IOTHK, Rayman Wong, the Executive Director of MaxiSense, Leo Chen, the Co-Chairman and President of Tuya Smart, Alex Yang, the Co-Founder & Coo of Tuya Smart, Eva Na, the Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Cooperation, and CMO of Tuya Smart, and Tina Yu, the General Manager of Eurasia Region of Tuya Smart.

"Tuya has always regarded ‘the fulfillment of customers’ as its core value. For Tuya, its industry-leading technology, well-functioning hardware and software ecosystem, global market channels, and marketing capabilities are the ‘foundation’ of our success. Tuya has always adhered to an open and neutral stance. We are willing to work with global developers to address the pain points of users and the industry, and continue to create economic and social benefits, to build a more friendly, green, and intelligent ecosystem." said Leo Chen, the Co-Chairman and President of Tuya Smart, during the opening remarks.

Jenny Koo, the Assistant Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, then delivered a welcome speech at the Summit. "Cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data, are instrumental to the construction of smart cities. Hong Kong’s unique role as the premier business platform will provide a fertile cradle for the development of IoT and leading smart transformation in the region. As a global IoT developer service provider, Tuya is offering a trusted platform that connects a range of devices via the IoT, enabling partners and customers to improve the value of their products. We encourage companies from around the world to use Hong Kong as their reliable business platform to expand their global business."

Then, Alex Yang, the Co-Founder & COO of Tuya Smart, shared his insights under the theme of "loT for Sustainability and Beyond – Foundation Extended & ESG Cases," He said. "The need to address sustainable development is becoming increasingly crucial. By building tangible, visible, and controllable digital connections closed-loop, IoT, as a key tool to create green and smart living, can achieve novel forms of scene control based on data and artificial intelligence algorithms, delivering a high energy efficiency green experience. In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of successful cases emerging in Tuya’s ecosystem. Together with our partners, we look forward to accelerating green technologies."

"In the meantime, Tuya launched PaaS2.0 this year, enabling developers to create more intelligent devices and solutions that could be used in a variety of settings more efficiently and flexibly," Yang said. "AI smart assistants, for instance, assist consumers in smoothly and interactively managing smart devices at home; And also Tuya combines smart device scenarios with home energy-saving algorithms, enabling end-users to add energy-saving scenarios with only a single click on the App, significantly enhancing the accessibility of energy-saving tactics. Tuya will continue to be fiercely applied to the ESG concept in the future as it works to advance environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies."

I. Intersecting loT & Al for Global

Sustainable Adoption

In what fields will the integration of AI and IoT technologies set off another wave of intelligence? The TUYA Developer Summit brought unique insights for global developers through guest speakers’ distinguishing understanding of the practical application of AI and IoT technologies.

Alexa, a better way to control your smart home

Kevin Hu: Build the Ambient Home Together with Amazon

Alexa has become part of the family in millions of households around the world—with well over half a billion devices sold and customers interacting with Alexa tens of millions of times every hour. On top of this, there are more than one million registered developers, brands, and device makers building conversational, natural, and proactive experiences with Alexa. Amazon offers a collection of tools, APIs, reference solutions, and documentation that makes it easy for developers to build Alexa experiences for their customers.

"Tuya has been working closely with Amazon on improving smart home set-up experiences, and have recently incorporated Amazon’s Frustration Free Setup for Matter, which enables customers to onboard their Matter devices quickly, without the need to enter network passwords, Matter setup codes or account linking. This helpful feature shows the great potential of voice being an easy and intuitive way to manage the smart home, and we look forward to continuing to work with Tuya to address the consumer demand for voice-controlled smart home devices." said Kevin Hu, Principal Business Development Manager, Alexa Smart Home.

Google Cloud

Michael Yung: AI and Sustainability

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. With enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology and tools that help developers build more sustainably, customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

 "We believe that technological innovation is critical to the transition to a lower-carbon world and are committed to doing our part by reducing our own emissions with the goal of net zero by 2030. That’s why we are committed to creating sustainable digital products and providing content through our platforms that makes it easier for users to make sustainable choices in their everyday lives. For example, we launched environmental API series based on Google Maps, to help developers access more comprehensive environmental information for better sustainable development," said Michael Yung, the Strategic Advisor at Google Cloud.

II. Navigating the loT Landscape in Consumer Electronics

Cutting-edge technology can change consumers’ lifestyles and build a smarter living space. This time, the TUYA Developer Summit has invited many famous companies to share with developers how IoT technology can change the public’s daily life, and bring inspiration to developers.

Momax Smart, an innovation-driven brand

John Cheng: The Smart Future of Homes in Hong Kong

In 2019, Momax has created a dedicated branch for providing one-stop services for users to purchase favorable products, Momax Smart. With high quality as the core requirement, its products combine beautiful design with practicality, constantly making breakthroughs and innovations, and have earned a good reputation in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia Europe, etc.

"Hong Kong, as a pioneer of smart city, has always set a smart city blueprint as its primary goal. With the strong support and promotion of the Hong Kong government, the development momentum of the smart home market will only increase in the future, with great prospects. In such a large development space, smart home enterprises will be riveted constantly deep into the blue sea, in order not to be drowned by the ‘waves’, the enterprises also need to join forces, and Tuya’s developer platform can meet the diversified intelligent needs, which will significantly enhance market competitiveness. In the future, we hope to cooperate with Tuya and emerge the smart home market together." said John Cheng, the Founder & CEO of Momax Smart.

German Pool, a pioneer in the home appliance industry in Hong Kong

Ken Fung: Better Lifestyle through Smart Technology

Founded in 1982, German Pool is one of the most influential players in the home appliance industry in Hong Kong and is also the pioneer in the water heater industry in Hong Kong. Over the years, German Pool has been pushing the boundaries of the brand, expanding its product line to include cooking appliances, seasonal appliances, large kitchen appliances, customized kitchen cabinets, and whole-house furniture, providing one-stop whole-house solutions. Today, German Pool has developed into an international enterprise integrating product design, manufacturing, marketing, and international import and export, and is committed to bringing all home appliances and other home products into the IoT era.

"IoT is an indispensable communication technology for devices to get connected via cloud. Home devices can be linked and upgraded based on IoT, effectively reducing energy consumption, and bringing consumers a healthier and more efficient way of life, creating a better living environment," said Ken Fung, the Executive Director of German Pool.

LNDU, Consumer Electronics Company

Set Su: Life with Security Technology

Founded in 2010, Shenzhen LNDU is a high-tech enterprise centered on artificial intelligence algorithms, imaging technology, cloud, and communication, covering smart locks, smart cameras, and other related fields.

"Safety is the cornerstone of every family’s well-being, thus the importance of home security is self-evident. As a leading company in the industry, LNDU has always been working to research the development and design of intelligent security products, creating a series of secure, reliable, and high-quality products to build a matrix of innovative home security products. Thanks to the support of Tuya’s developer platform. In the future, we will further cooperate with Tuya to create a full range of personalized LNDU branded applications, empowering a variety of scenarios and bringing a safer and smarter living experience to consumers around the world." said Set Su, the Vice President of LNDU.

III. Advancing Sustainability in Hong Kong with Green Tech

Sustainable development is the focus of global enterprises. To address the issues of energy transition and sustainable development, Tuya invited well-known local enterprises in Hong Kong that have made achievements in the field of energy to elaborate on how they can realize energy transition and build a sustainable future.

CLP Smart Energy Connect

Vincent Chow: Enabling Energy Transition through Technology

Smart Energy Connect is CLP’s product development hub, working with customers to develop technology-based energy innovations that accelerate sustainability and decarbonization across organizations.

Vincent Chow, the Sr. Manager of Marketing, Communications & Customer of CLP Digital said, "While facing the challenges posed by climate change, we are committed to helping communities to reduce carbon emissions by continually optimizing our energy solutions. The aim of offering a comprehensive range of services to our customers is in line with CLP’s commitment to assisting all sectors at every stage of carbon reduction."

Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited (HKGBC), Green Building Advocacy Organization

Ivan Fu MH JP: Design & Construction in the IoT Era: Building a Sustainable Future

The HKGBC is a green building advocacy organization in Hong Kong. The organization strives to promote the standards and developments of sustainable buildings in Hong Kong. The HKGBC also aims to raise green building awareness by engaging the public, the industry and the government, and to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading Hong Kong to become a world’s exemplar of green building development.

"Currently, green building has become the core driving force to promote global sustainable development, in which IoT technology has contributed to, through IoT empowerment make buildings smarter, safer, and more sustainable. As the world’s leading IoT developer platform, Tuya will also help Hong Kong and other places to vigorously develop green buildings, and build a sustainable future together with developers," said Ivan Fu MH JP, the CEO of C Cheng Holdings and the Director of Hong Kong Green Building Council.

IV. Roundtable: Future of the Connected Consumer

The 2023 TUYA Developer Summit (Hong Kong) also featured a roundtable session on the theme of "Future of the Connected Consumer". The roundtable provided cutting-edge insights and practical tips from China Mobile International, the world’s leading operator; SCG, Southeast Asia’s largest manufacturer of cement and building materials; the Hong Kong IoT Association, which is committed to promoting IoT adoption in Hong Kong; and MaxiSense, a smart home service provider.

"In the context of the IoT, 5G will offer an additional dependable and secure way to connect things to the Internet. More applications, including high-definition real-time video interaction, AR/VR, cloud games, and personal health assistant services, have a better user experience and are within reach, thanks to the benefits of 5G high bandwidth, low latency, and wide connectivity, especially when combined with AI, supercomputing, and other capabilities," said Terry Leung, the Enterprise Business VP of China Mobile International.

"The future of connected consumers is being shaped by key trends, including interconnectivity, interoperability, and offline connectivity, which offer customers a wider array of brand choices and more convenient experiences, even in the absence of an internet connection. Moreover, industry leaders should make IoT solutions more accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly to expedite customers’ understanding of the value of smart products. Regrading SCG’s smart home brand, Mind, developed in collaboration with Tuya, SCG is committed to providing a comprehensive, end-to-end service model, encompassing design, installation, and post-sales support. This ensures customers have a simplified experience of IoT’s value proposition," said Apirut Vancha-am, Chief Digital Officer of SCG.

"Driven by the local government, the IoT market is becoming increasingly robust, and at the same time presents unprecedented opportunities for individuals and businesses in Hong Kong. Despite good policies, there are still constraints to the development of IoT in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, Hong Kong is the first city to apply IoT in several categories, including warehouse management, baggage handling, and commerce. If IoT can be integrated with Hong Kong’s traditional industries and continue to extend its market size globally, this will give IoT a strong business foundation. We believe it will be a win-win solution for the further development of Hong Kong’s business services industry and IoT," said Wilson Chong, the chairman of IOTHK.

"We are a carrier-grade cloud management platform tailored for IoT devices and have been strongly practicing ESG. We are committed to helping businesses and organizations reduce their carbon footprints to improve energy efficiency and continue to contribute to sustainable development," said Rayman Wong, the Executive Director of MaxiSense.

TUYA Developer Summit (Hong Kong) not only brought forward-looking insights and inspirations to developers but also the latest technical achievements of Tuya. We will continuously help developers explore the future development path of IoT and jointly create brand-new business opportunities. In the future, the TUYA Developer Summit will also be held in major cities across the country and overseas.

Source : Tuya Embraces Global Developers at the TUYA Developer Summit (Hong Kong), to Jointly Explore the Future of IoT

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stamford American International School students achieved a top score of ‘5’ on more than 70 Advanced Placement tests recently, including subjects such as computer science, psychology, microeconomics, world history and biology.

Stamford American International School | Students soar on Advanced Placement tests

Stamford students also achieved an overall passing score of 76 percent – 16 percent above the world average.

"These scores indicate outstanding performance by our students," said Superintendent Mark Wenzel. "With such high achievement at the top end, as well as three-quarters passing the tests, we’re laying the groundwork for a successful college career."

Advanced placement scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. A score of 3 or above is considered passing, with many colleges and universities granting college credit for a score of 4 or 5.

AP is considered a predictor of college success, according to research by the College Board. Success in AP courses leads to higher rates of college completion in four years, as well as higher grades in similar disciplines in higher education.

Stamford students earned the following recognitions:

AP Scholar: 39 students (3 or more on at least three exams)
AP Scholar with Honor: 9 students (average at least 3.25, with 3 or higher on at least four exams)
AP Scholar with Distinction: 14 students (average at least 3.5, with 3 or higher on at least five exams)

Stamford high schoolers recently shared how Advanced Placement learning connects to their lives – and feels relevant to specific academic interests.

"In macroeconomics, we explored how international trade works," said student Rayan Raina. "We learned how countries trade goods, the impact of recessions, and the significance of countries’ economies on each other. It really broadened my global perspective." 

Grade 12 student Tijana Trivunovic hopes to pursue studies in STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. She took AP courses in biology, computer science and physics, in addition to coursework in the International Diploma.

"I found myself enjoying biology beyond my expectations, specifically the elegant complexity of the genome, the many mechanisms through which it’s protected from mutations and aging, and the many ethical questions concerning it," she said. "Having freedom to explore and focus on the subjects I really want to study has had an immense impact on my motivation and focus, which extends to my other courses."

Teaching Advanced Placement courses requires deep knowledge of the content area, as well as the ability to cover core concepts and knowledge in compressed timelines. Many Stamford teachers have become AP examiners – serving as assessment specialists to grade worldwide exams.

"My teachers were always able and ready to answer questions regarding concepts I did not understand or anything relating to the subject," said Seth Cordingly, who took AP courses in computer science, microeconomics, physics and psychology. "Having someone who is an expert in the course material being able to help you clear up confusion regarding the subject material was the biggest help." 

Stamford American International School offers 21 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students have the option to take AP, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Business Technology and Education (BTEC) and Stamford courses – including a combination across various pathways – on their way to a high school diploma. 

Source : Stamford American International School | Students soar on Advanced Placement tests

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