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Livingstone Health Unveils New Corporate Identity; Adds Cardiology and Family Medicine Capabilities

Singapore-based Livingstone Health (formerly known as Ardmore Medical Group) has unveiled a new corporate identity after adding new capabilities and specialists to position itself as a holistic ASEAN-focused healthcare services player with at least five specialisations.

Following an internal reorganisation and rebranding, Livingstone has added Cardiology as a fourth specialisation and Family Medicine as a fifth, after Orthopaedic Surgery, Pain Management and Anaesthesiology, and Aesthetics and Wellness.

Dr Wilson Tay, Chief Executive Officer of Livingstone, said: “The new corporate identity reflects a bigger team with a clearer value proposition, offering a suite of medical specialisations that will raise our profile and positioning as a provider of healthcare services for ASEAN, a region of rapid economic growth.”

Joining Dr Tay in executive leadership is Chief Business Officer Mr Dax Ng, Chief Operating Officer Dr Rachel Lim and Chief Medical Officer Dr Sebastian Chua.

The Cardiology practice, Livingstone Cardiology, is headed by Dr Ang Teck Kee, a Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience. Livingstone Cardiology offers a comprehensive range of cardiac services from screening to treatment procedures. The clinic is located at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre.

The fifth and latest healthcare discipline is Family Medicine, through a partnership between Livingstone and Phoenix Medical Group. The latter focuses mainly on primary healthcare such as chronic disease management and early prevention through its four clinics located across different parts of Singapore.

With the addition of Cardiology and Family Medicine, Livingstone’s roster has grown from five to 11 doctors, and from 30 to 50 staff.

As part of its new business strategy, Livingstone will also offer design and operations consultancy services to third-party healthcare service providers to set up and operate medical centres in emerging ASEAN countries. On 19 November 2019, Livingstone successfully launched an aesthetics and wellness clinic in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – a joint-venture between Livingstone and Soriya Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in the country.

Dr Tay said, “We are pleased to welcome Phoenix Medical Group and all the new doctors to the Livingstone family. With the added expertise of Cardiology and Family Medicine, Livingstone is able to offer a more holistic service to our patients and also expand our footprint within Singapore and the larger Southeast Asia region.”

The ASEAN healthcare landscape has changed very significantly since the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis. While patients once came to Singapore for specialist care, local costs have risen at a time when medical specialisation has improved in some parts of ASEAN, which groups 10 countries in Southeast Asia.

“We want to bring the Livingstone brand and medical expertise to patients in ASEAN countries. We have started this process through a partnership in Cambodia to offer health screening and aesthetics and wellness services. In Vietnam we have tied up with a local hospital to offer pain management services,” said Dr Tay.

“We intend to build upon this track record to expand further across ASEAN. As we do so we also increase opportunities for doctors and specialists working under the Livingstone brand,” he added.

About Livingstone Health

Livingstone Health is a Singapore-based multidisciplinary healthcare group specialising in Cardiology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pain Management & Anaesthesiology, Aesthetics & Wellness, and Family Medicine.

The name “Livingstone” is derived from the succulent plant Lithops, which are often called “living stones”. Both a stone and a plant, living stones symbolise Livingstone Health’s resilience, growth and determination to be recognised as a trusted integrated healthcare provider for patients, as well as a centre of excellence of growth opportunities for medical professionals.

The Livingstone Health emblem is made up of a group of multi-coloured stones to represent its focus on multidisciplinary healthcare, while the trunk of the tree and its branches signify the vast and established network that connects these healthcare disciplines. For more information, please visit: www.livingstonehealth.com.sg

Media Contact:
Regine Lee
Marketing Assistant Manager
T: +65 6592 4855
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2,000+ Industry Experts Gather to Assess at the Future of Thailand’s Road Transportation and Infrastructure

THAILAND, Feb 4, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – On 12 & 13 February at BITEC, Bangkok, the inaugural Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand will bring together Thailand’s entire road transportation and infrastructure ecosystem to discuss new strategies and innovations to help get Thailand moving. The Thai government has already unveiled one of the world’s most significant 20-year National Transport Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2036 which is setting the stage for two exciting days of networking and debate.

Sharon Roessen, Managing Director at Terrapinn Asia, said, “The Thailand government has a very ambitious plan to get the country moving and they are investing heavily in both infrastructure and technology to help solve the country’s mobility issue. The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is perfectly timed to help accelerate the adoption of new solutions.”

Opening the event with a government address on 12 February, Senior Representative from the Ministry of Transport will be addressing Thailand’s “National Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2036”. Following the government address, Passakorn Prathombutr, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation Development, Digital Economy Promotion Agency will be sharing more about enabling smart mobility in smart city Thailand.

In the afternoon, building further on the theme of connectivity, Tanachai Lorapibankul, Director of International Cooperation Division, Department of Rural Road who will be sharing his expertise in developing Thailand’s rural road for the future of transport connectivity. After which, Wanchai Yusang, Deputy Commander of Traffic Police Division, Royal Thai Police will address how can Thailand alleviate traffic problems through smart mobility adoption.

On 13 February, the keynote plenary will focus on the future of Thailand’s infrastructural development. Tanasak Wongtanakitcharoen, Deputy Director, Intercity Motorway and Apichai Itsariyanukul, Specialized Civil Engineer, Department of Highways will kickstart the session looking at Thailand’s Motorway Development Masterplan. Joining them is Thailand’s infrastructure development expert, Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General, Thailand Board of Investment who is bringing his expertise on how to invest in Thailand’s infrastructure development.

Later in the afternoon, Salminen Karri, Chairman of the Board, ITS Finland will be sharing his international perspective on mobility as a service-new way to move. Building on the theme, Sorawit Narupiti, President, ITS Thailand will be moderating a panel discussion on CAV connected & automated vehicles. Joining his panel are experts from Siri Venture, Department of Rural Roads and Department of Science Services.

In addition to the visionary keynotes, more than 120 inspirational speakers will share their insights across seven free-to-attend tracks covering infrastructure developments in roads, tunnels & bridges, smart cities & smart mobility, traffic management, road safety & monitoring, urban transportation, electric vehicles and parking.

Additional feature speakers at The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand include:
– Dumkerng Pankham, Deputy Governor, Expressway Authority of Thailand
– Manat Aroonvatanaporn, Director of Research and Development Department, Metropolitan Electricity Authority
– Jumpoj Wannachatrasiri, Director General, Research and International Cooperation Bureau Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)
– Songrit Chayanan, Deputy Director, Bureau of Highway Safety Department of Highways
– Tananchai Mekpraserdwanich, Director of Policy and Planning Division – Traffic and Transport Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
– Sujin Mangnimitr, Director, Bureau of Highway Safety, Department of Highways
– Sathit Krongsut, Director of Research and Innovation Division, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
– Manat Aroonvatanaporn, Director of Research and Development Department, Metropolitan Electricity Authority
– Chai Wutiwiwatchai, Executive Director, National Electronic and Computer Technology Center
– Carolin Capone, Project Director of transport & Climate change in ASEAN, GIZ Thailand
– Jyoti Bisbey, Lead Infrastructure Financing and Economics Officer, United Nations
– Aurora Unnanuntana, Director of Payment Systems Policy Department, Bank of Thailand
– Polchak Nimwatana, Director, State Enterprise Policy and Planning Bureau
– Kazumasa Sanui, Chief Advisor of Improving Logistics System of Cambodia Project, JICA
– Peter Galli, Vice President of Communications, Nissan Motor Thailand

Taking place alongside the conference sessions, the exhibition will feature a showcase of the latest road transportation and infrastructure technologies and solutions by over 80 industry players and up-and-coming start-ups. Some of the exhibiting companies include: AIS, Kapsch, Q-Free, Cleanozone, Citilabs, Metrocount, Avery Dennison, FLIR, Trinity Highway, Tanattorn and more

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is made possible through the partnership with key government agencies including Ministry of Transport, Department of Highways, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Ministry of Energy, Expressway Authority of Thailand, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research & Innovation, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, as well as our valued sponsors AIS, Kapsch, Q-Free, and Cleanozone

The two day, free-to-attend conference and exhibition is expected to gather over 2,000 road transportation and infrastructure stakeholders from Thailand and beyond. For more information and registration, visit: www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand.

About The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand
Date: 12-13 February 2020
Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Venue: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand

About Terrapinn

Terrapinn events inspire and transform business.

We’ve been sparking ideas, innovations and relationships that transform business for over 30 years. Using our global footprint, we bring innovators, disrupters and change agents together, discussing and demonstrating the technology, strategies and personalities that are changing the way the world does business.

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Note: Press registration for the conference is compulsory and advance scheduling for speaker/ sponsor interviews is recommended. Press passes are strictly reserved for reporters, journalists, editors only. Final issuance of press passes is subjected to Terrapinn’s discretion. For your complimentary press pass, please contact the following:

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Marketing Executive
Terrapinn Pte Ltd
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Email: zising.yeo@terrapinn.com

ETRI Develops Drone and AI Technology to Predict Algal Blooms

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has developed a technology for analyzing water quality with drones and using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the level of algal bloom. The technology is expected to reduce public anxiety about algal blooms that reoccur each summer and help manage drinking water safety.

ETRI reported it successfully measured and predicted harmful algal blooms in a remote lake with a hyperspectral camera built in a drone. The research was published in the journal Remote Sensing of Environment.

– Prediction of algal bloom expansion with AI analysis

Algal blooms have been observed in many rivers and coastal waters where water flow is slow or stagnant. Large algal blooms can be toxic to the environment and people. If the algal bloom growth reaches a certain point, it expands exponentially making it difficult to manage. Thus, it’s critical to accurately monitor and predict algal activity.

In the past, it took a couple of days to collect samples and analyze water quality. Moreover, the process was cumbersome as it required physical site visits, making it difficult to respond quickly before the algal bloom spread.

The technology developed by ETRI uses drones to remotely examine water bodies, making it easier to study blue-green algae status, including migration, spread, and distribution in rivers or streams. Compared to satellites or aircraft, drones can monitor the water more easily at low costs and high resolution. The acquired big data is then quickly analyzed with AI, which helps predict where the blue-green algae will bloom.

– Rivers and streams explored with a hyperspectral camera

A hyperspectral sensor is central to the system’s success. While conventional images divide light into three primary colors (RGB), the hyperspectral technology can divide the visible and near-infrared regions into 200 or more colors. Thus, the technology can classify the components of an object in more detail and can be applied widely in the military, environment, medicine, healthcare, and other areas.

The hyperspectral camera in a drone can easily indicate whether the blue-green algae level is at ‘Attention’, ‘Warning’, or ‘Outbreak’. It uses the light spectrum of blue-green algae to check the current status digitally.

“We have the goal of achieving the world’s best level of accuracy in algae prediction. We plan to make it possible to track down the growth of blue-green algae and facilitate early response to prevent further spread,” said Dr. Yong-Hwan Kwon, the ETRI project manager.

ETRI has used the hyperspectral camera drone to examine the water quality of Daechung Reservoir in South Korea. The research team next plans to construct a real-time monitoring map of algal blooms in the reservoir. The objective includes a study on automating the process of exploration, data collection, input and analysis after establishing the optimal moving path of the drone.

The research team has the goal of increasing the accuracy of the algae prediction to 90% or higher by enhancing the analysis performance. They also plan to reduce the weight and size of the hyperspectral sensor by 2022.

For more information, contact:

Yong-Hwan Kwon

Project Manager

042-860-5377

yhkwon@etri.re.kr

About ETRI – Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

ETRI is a non-profit, government-funded research institute focused on global information and communications technologies (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI). Since its foundation in 1976, ETRI has helped position Korea as a leading ICT nation by developing world’s first and best technologies. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.etri.re.kr/eng/main/main.etri

Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003442571930536X

Chinese Companies Assist in the Response to Coronavirus Epidemic

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, the Chinese government is responding with high-level attention to the provision and deployment of prevention and control. Thirty provinces and major cities have activated their highest level of emergency response as top-level Politburo Standing Committee, headed by President Xi Jinping, has taken direct control of the crisis and response.

Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Wuhan on January 27, directing virus prevention work, and for a personal inspection of hospitals in the city. With Wuhan’s overburdened healthcare system, the government called for construction of two emergency hospitals, undertaken on January 23, for completion on February 3. Work on the sites has attracted international attention for its feverish pace, both day and night, displaying the Chinese resolve.

The Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital, a 1,000-bed facility covering 35,000 sq.m at the Caidian District site, will treat coronavirus patients in isolation. The 900 workers mobilized for emergency construction know they are working in a race against time, against a tight schedule and against the coronavirus epidemic as the disease spreads rapidly across China, Asia, and further.

Two companies immediately offered assistance. Beijing GeoEnviron Engineering & Technology, Inc (BGE)(603588.SH) and sister Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology, Co Ltd (002271.SZ) are committed to sustainability and society. BGE is a pioneer in environmental remediation and provides pollution control and waste treatment systems. Oriental Yuhong produces advanced construction materials and is the largest waterproofing system provider in Asia.

On-site, BGE was responsible for interior construction, including deployment of personnel, equipment and materials, the overall implementation of remediation engineering, and the cross-coordination with civil engineering and other specialties. BGE applied 35,000 sq.m of anti-seepage materials twice in less than 2 days, having completed an anti-seepage system for the underground foundations, facilitating subsequent work.

With the completion of work at the first site, BGE has moved staff to the site of second facility, the Leishenshan Hospital, while Oriental Yuhong remains on-site, responsible for waterproof construction and overall coordination with government agencies and departments to ensure the supply of advanced materials.

China’s rapid and comprehensive response to the crisis, and the voluntary response of many companies such as BGE and Oriental Yuhong, are demonstrating the country’s strength and determination in containing and controlling this epidemic. China appears on the road to a successful anti-epidemic war.

Media: Jessi Hu, BGE China, +86 1062490159, brand@bgechina.cn, http://bgechina.cn

Exvisa Launches Immigration App Designed to Change How People Move Across the Globe

Exvisa GmbH is proud to announce the launch of its new immigration app, designed to change how people move across the globe in an increasingly digital world. Tolga Akcay, Exvisa CEO, says his company is transforming the immigration system, along with its counterparts, emigration and relocation. Exvisa is a comprehensive technology that effectively and safely digitizes our passports, visas, and immigration information, transforming the way that people look at traveling, immigrating, and crossing borders.

“Exvisa is more than a simple digitization process for your visa or your passport – it’s a comprehensive travel technology that makes it easier than ever before for businesses and state entities to search for potential beneficial immigrants – those who possess certain skillsets or experience that are in need. In addition, Exvisa is the world’s most secure, safe, and protected digital travel platform, with cryptonizing technology specifically designed to ensure that your documents cannot be hacked, stolen, or compromised.

“First, let’s talk about the most advanced level of immigration protection that countries can now take advantage of thanks to this new technology. Because Exvisa digitizes and cryptonizes travel documents like visas and passports, countries can leverage the tremendous power of the intelligent system to effectively control relocation, immigration, or emigrations processes through a series of user-intuitive parameters that give authorities the comprehensive control that they’ve always wanted.

“Exvisa was built on the world’s most advanced intelligent system to ensure that it could offer a wide range of benefits that extended far beyond the process of digitizing documents. I wanted it to have a real-world application. So far, we’ve seen first-hand just how powerful of a resource it can be for countries who want to gain more comprehensive control over their immigration, relocation, and emigration procedures. The system makes it easier for authorities to ensure that all necessary documents are legitimate and applicable for any new immigrants, while also helping to reduce any risks associated with immigration,” says Tolga.

Exvisa can also be applied by large international corporations and employed as a talent acquisition or talent screening resource. For outsourcing needs, companies can utilize the power of Exvisa to identify specialized professionals in other countries whom they may want to recruit for their own purposes. For instance, if your business in Germany is running short on, say, programmers, you can work with countries like the US or China to cover your shortage and ensure that you have access to the talent that you need to deliver your services.

In the next few years, Exvisa will likely become the new standard instrument for immigration, relocation, and emigration. With the most advanced levels of security and protection, widespread application for businesses, comprehensive immigration control for government entities, and an easier, more convenient means for people looking to immigrate, emigrate, or relocate, Exvisa successfully leverages the power of intelligent digital technology to bring a much-needed solution to an increasingly complicated global problem.

Exvisa GmbH
Tolga Akcay
+49 211 5405 7101
t.akcay@exvisa.com
http://www.exvisa.com

China New City (1321.HK) and Maggie & Rose Champion Quality Family Time

A group photo of Lang Lang (centre); his wife Gina Alice (3rd from the left); mother Zhou Xiulan (3rd from the right); Janice Wing Kam Choi (BBS MH JP), honorary consultant of the preparatory committee for An Enchanting Evening with Lang Lang (2nd from the left); chairwoman Kam Ling (1st from the left); Kam Wah Kum, co-chair for the dinner banquet and president (Greater China region) of Maggie & Rose (2nd from the right) and co-chair Cheung Wai (1st from the right).

*Yang Yirui, Deputy Commissioner from the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; his wife Wei Xin Canzan; and guests*

*Ms Regina Leung Tong Ching-yee, wife of Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the CPPCC Leung Chun-ying (3rd from the right), and guests*

On the evening of 18th January, Jaap’s Beethoven 1, a finale concert jointly performed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and world-renowned pianist Lang Lang and sponsored by Maggie and Rose Limited (Maggie & Rose The Family Members Club – hereinafter referred to as “Maggie & Rose”) – indirectly controlled by China New City Commercial Development Limited (“China New City” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 1321.HK), took place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s Concert Hall. The sponsorship by Maggie & Rose, which advocates the education philosophy of ‘Learn Through Play’ highlights the company’s commitment to encouraging parent-child family time, spending quality time to learn and develop through music.

The charity dinner ‘An Enchanting Evening with Lang Lang’, partially hosted by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and with Maggie & Rose as the title sponsor, was held on the evening of the 17th of January. It was well attended by celebrities and stars including Lang Lang and his wife, personalities from the political and business sectors and others. The heart-warming and lively event saw Lang Lang perform with his wife to raise funds for the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and a six-month membership with Maggie & Rose fetched over HK$100,000, making not only significant contributions to charity, but also further promoting Maggie & Rose’s vision of creating the world’s most trusted family members’ clubs.

Established in London in 2007, their British style family members clubs provide classes, activities and nurseries for children. It is owned by its subsidiary and operated under the UK brand Maggie & Rose, and provides private family members’ clubs for parents and children with an early years’ education programme.

In order to bring this British-led early years education concept, with an extensive history, into China, the Company and Maggie & Rose launched a cooperation agreement, officially signed at the signing ceremony on 24th November 2017. Their partnership combines the business experience and strengths of both parties, as well as the Company’s platform advantages as a listed company and long-standing real estate firm, which will be capitalised on in its future operations.

Honouring its promises, under the Company’s layout plans, Maggie & Rose’s Greater China business has in recent years seen long-term expansion. In November 2018, Maggie & Rose’s first club in Mainland China opened for business on the 2/F of Highlong Plaza, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou. The company’s largest club globally, the highly sought-after club measures some 6,000 sq.m., is surrounded by plants and features a careful layout, full of family warmth and offering a home away from home feel. After 13 years in the UK and five years of localisation in the Hong Kong Chinese market, Maggie & Rose brings Hangzhou children the most refined British early education, a complete English learning environment and interactive teaching styles. The company seeks continuous improvement and allows children to learn through play, while parents have a fun joining in with their kids for family time.

In May 2019, the Company further acquired shares of Maggie & Rose and incorporated it into its consolidated financial report. In the Company’s bold attempts for new industries and asset-light transformation, Maggie & Rose gained a bigger stake in the Chinese market and gained recognition from Chinese families. From the opening up of the club in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou to its first anniversary events, Maggie & Rose has attracted visits of more than 20,000 families and organised over 50 themed parties and experience events for Hangzhou families, creating high-quality family time.

On 27th October 2019, to allow parents and their children to experience a taste of British parent-child lifestyle, Maggie & Rose participated at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre’s widely anticipated Best of British exhibit. With fun-filled activities creating heart-warming parent-child time, it was a chance for family together time in a home away from home. In response to the families’ from Shanghai’s strong interest, Maggie & Rose will be landing soon in Shanghai. In Hong Kong, Maggie & Rose entered The Pulse in Repulse Bay in 2015 to offer a place for children to eat, play and learn; in 2018, the company increased its presence by opening up a club in Causeway Bay and received much acclaim from both celebrities and Hong Kong families; in Islington, London, Maggie & Rose opened its third club in the UK, which was fully subscribed even in advance of its official opening.

Music doesn’t only provide people with enjoyment, but it can also manifest a brand’s love of the arts. As a parent-child education brand, Maggie & Rose has always been committed to sharing the best of family lifestyle which create family memories for the whole world to enjoy. Maggie & Rose cares about the presence of parents during their child’s growth, as well as the impact of artistic enlightenment and musical education on children’s lives.

In a first for Maggie & Rose, they took part in a close collaboration with world-famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang. Maggie & Rose fully sponsored Jaap’s Beethoven 1 | Lang Lang, marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s, in the hope of supporting the arts and promoting early musical education, so that more families and children could feel the positive impact of music and more communities will bring about artistic culture and atmosphere in their surroundings.

Through entering the family and children’s education sector, the Company fully achieves its corporate mission of “creating new urban life”. Going forward, the company will fully merge resources from its two brands in China and the UK and form joint ventures to create new markets in mainland China, Macau and Taiwan by opening more quality family clubs. The Company will also continue to actively bear its corporate social responsibilities and pay attention to the education sector to invest in the future of society.

About China New City Commercial Development Limited (Stock code: 1321)
China New City is a commercial property developer, owner and operator, with a focus on developing integrated commercial complexes in the Yangtze River Delta Region and other major economic regions. Our business is comprised of three main areas: (i) sale of properties; (ii) property leasing and property management; and (iii) hotel operation.

The Group will continue to explore and gradually achieve the development strategy of transforming into the light asset business-based operation, actively develop emerging industries like leisure tourism, healthcare services, cultural and entertainment and modern agriculture, achieve business model to meet the needs of people.

Invest Hong Kong of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government assists record number of overseas and Mainland companies setting up or expanding in Hong Kong

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), a department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, today (January 21) announced that the department had assisted 487 overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong in 2019.

This number represents an all-time high and a year-on-year increase of 11.7 per cent, with the number of fintech companies and start-ups seeing the strongest growth. The total number of jobs thereby created (6,009) rose by 14.1 per cent over the previous year’s figure.

More than 27 per cent of the assisted companies indicated that Hong Kong’s status as an international hub played an important role in the sustained economic development of Mainland China, and that setting up businesses in Hong Kong would enable them to fully capitalise on the opportunities brought about by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development and the Belt and Road Initiative.

InvestHK’s Director-General of Investment Promotion of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Mr Stephen Phillips, said he was delighted to see the continued increase in the numbers in 2019.

“2019 was another record year for InvestHK in terms of the number of companies assisted and the number of jobs created by those companies. Hong Kong continues to attract overseas and Mainland investors because of its core advantages and emerging business opportunities, especially in the light of the latest developments in the Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative,” Mr Phillips said.

“Looking forward to 2020, notwithstanding the uncertain global and local economic environment, we will continue to strive to attract foreign companies, ranging from entrepreneur-led ventures to multinationals, to set up a presence in Hong Kong. A special focus will also be put on attracting innovation and technology companies in line with the Government’s policy objectives,” he added.

2019 Annual Results: Highlights

The 487 companies came from 48 economies. Mainland China continued to lead with 120 companies, followed by the US (71), the UK (43), Japan (27) and France (25). There were 29 companies from Association of Southeast Asian Nations economies.

In terms of sectors, the portfolio covered a broad spectrum ranging from innovation and technology (106) followed by transport and industrial (65) to tourism and hospitality (60) and fintech (57). Start-ups in various sectors took up 14.4 per cent (70) of all companies assisted.

The 487 companies together will create 6,009 jobs in their first year of establishment or expansion, representing a 14.1 per cent increase compared with the 2018 figure.

Among the companies, 135 (27.7 per cent) said that they plan to make use of Hong Kong as the platform to take part in the Greater Bay Area development and the Belt and Road Initiative.

About InvestHK

InvestHK is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and supporting overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services for overseas and Mainland companies. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.

Media contacts:
Mr Antoine So
Head of Public Relations
Tel: +852 3107 1035
Email: ASo@investhk.gov.hk

Ms Eva Chan
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel: +852 3107 1071
Email: EChan@investhk.gov.hk

Suprema unveils its Latest Facial Recognition Solution at INTERSEC 2020

Suprema Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics and security solutions, unveiled its latest facial recognition solution at INTERSEC 2020, the largest security exhibition in the Middle East, held in Dubai from January 19 to 21. At the show, Suprema showcased its latest mobile credential solution, facial recognition technology and enterprise access control solutions.

In particular, the company announced the new FaceStation, which will be released this year, and successfully introduces significant improvements over existing face recognition products. The company expects to see high growth in the facial recognition market, as it receives inquiries from various customers before its launch in the 2nd half of the year.

Suprema also offers a unique and differentiated value with its BioStar 2 platform, a web-based, open, and integrated security platform that provides comprehensive functionality for access control and time & attendance. It offers a broadened solution that can control various accesses in multiple spaces and manage all credentials including fingerprint, card, face, mobile and QR.

About Suprema

Suprema is a leading global provider of biometrics and security. By combining world renowned biometric algorithms with superior engineering, Suprema has introduced a number of technology initiatives and innovations to the security industry over the last couple of decades. Suprema’s extensive portfolio includes biometric access control systems, time & attendance solutions, fingerprint live scanners, mobile authentication solutions and embedded fingerprint modules. Suprema has established itself as a premium global brand in the physical security industry and has a worldwide sales network in over 130 countries. Suprema has no.1 market share in biometric access control in the EMEA region and was named to the world’s top 50 security manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.supremainc.com.

Contact:

TW Kim
Head of Marketing, Suprema Inc.
Email: twkim@suprema.co.kr

Genesys Introduces Experience as a Service Enabling Organizations to Deliver True Personalization

Rapid innovation, lightning-fast deployments and infinite scale solidifies Genesys Cloud as the world’s leading public cloud contact center platform

Genesys(R), the global leader in omnichannel customer experience and contact center solutions, announces it is changing the name of its flagship software as a service (SaaS) offering, PureCloud(R), to Genesys Cloud(TM). This shift reflects the evolution of the company and marks the launch of Experience as a Service(SM) powered by Genesys Cloud, which enables organizations to achieve true personalization at scale. Genesys Cloud, an all-in-one solution and the world’s leading public cloud contact center platform, helps organizations provide better experiences to their customers and employees.

“Through Genesys Cloud, we’re delivering Experience as a Service to make it easier for organizations to foster customer trust and loyalty. This starts by helping them know their customers as individuals, not profiles or segments, and leading with empathy throughout every connected moment,” said Tony Bates, chief executive officer of Genesys. “When businesses can provide distinctive experiences tailored for each customer, they’re achieving the level of personalization today’s consumers are looking for – and that’s what we enable with Genesys Cloud.”

The solution for any organization

Last year alone, nearly 500 new customers across the globe selected Genesys Cloud, including Banco Inter, Concord Servicing Corporation, eFinancial, Ethiopian Airlines, Medicard Philippines, Inc., Paycor, SITA and TechStyle. The company also announced it closed more than 1,000 deals with existing customers in 2019, helping them to further modernize the service they deliver through Genesys Cloud. Deployments range in size from 20 to 20,000 seats with nearly 90 percent of organizations fully implemented in just 90 days.

“As the fastest growing digital bank in Brazil, we chose Genesys Cloud because we needed a cloud-based omnichannel customer experience platform that could keep up with our accelerated growth strategy,” said Joao Marcus dos Santos, customer care IT leader of Banco Inter. “Genesys Cloud allows us to use a single solution to engage with our customers on every channel and provides the flexibility we need for our company’s rapid evolution, enabling us to add innovative and disruptive solutions quickly.”

New pricing gives businesses ultimate agility

To make it even simpler for organizations to adopt Genesys Cloud, the company is rolling out new usage-based pricing. Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, customers have the flexibility to pay only for the hours they want and add as many users as required. In addition, customers can also make changes to their subscription bundle, such as increasing hours and adding digital channels or workforce engagement management seats. This gives customers unmatched versatility to tailor their subscriptions to meet evolving business requirements.

“After a nearly 30-year legacy of providing leading on-premises contact center solutions, Genesys has successfully pivoted to the cloud – a feat many premises providers have tried but few have succeeded in making,” said Sheila McGee-Smith, president, McGee-Smith Analytics. “Genesys Cloud gives businesses the best of both worlds: one of the industry’s most powerful cloud platforms enabling rapid innovation and scalability, coupled with the knowledge and expertise of an industry pioneer. This winning combination enables even the most complex organizations to provide a differentiated experience to each customer, every time.”

The platform for rapid innovation

Easily and cost-effectively customizable, Genesys Cloud is an innovative development platform that allows organizations to address the unique needs of their customers and industry. With its robust feature set, open APIs and 100% microservices-based architecture, the platform was built for developers by developers. In fact, last year alone, 60% of the platform’s 7 billion and growing monthly API calls originated from customers and partners. In addition, organizations have even more opportunity to make Genesys Cloud their own by leveraging applications, integrations and services from the Genesys AppFoundry(R), the fastest growing dedicated customer experience marketplace in the industry.

The company also announced it is delivering all new innovations exclusively via the Genesys Cloud platform. This makes it easy for any Genesys customer – whether on-premises, cloud or hybrid – to consume new capabilities, including artificial intelligence, digital, predictive analytics and more, regardless of the Genesys product they use.

Learn more about transitioning from an on-premises contact center solution to Genesys Cloud. https://bit.ly/370c37E

About Genesys

Every year, Genesys(R) delivers more than 70 billion remarkable customer experiences for organizations in over 100 countries. Through the power of the cloud and AI, our technology connects every customer moment across marketing, sales and service on any channel, while also improving employee experiences. Genesys pioneered Experiences as a Service(SM) so organizations of any size can provide true personalization at scale, interact with empathy, and foster customer trust and loyalty. This is enabled by Genesys Cloud(TM), an all-in-one solution and the world’s leading public cloud contact center platform, designed for rapid innovation, scalability and flexibility. Visit www.genesys.com.

(c)2020 Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Genesys, and the Genesys logo, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Genesys. All other company names and logos may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Contacts:

Manali Pattnaik
Senior Public Relations Manager
Genesys
manali.pattnaik@genesys.com
T: +65 6521 9552

Tan Yanchang/ Jann Wee/ Melinda Ilagan
PRecious Communications for Genesys
E: genesys@preciouscomms.com
T: +65 6303 0567

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand 2020 to Gather Over 2,000 Attendees

THAILAND, Jan 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Supporting the sustainable development of the nation’s transport infrastructure is a key focus of Thailand’s Ministry of Transport. In line with the Thailand 4.0 vision, the 20-year National Transport Infrastructure Investment Plan 2017-2036 is geared towards achieving transport efficiency and creating green, safe, inclusive and innovative transport. By harnessing the power of digital technologies, and building out and renewing transport networks and systems, the government is making an unprecedented acceleration in making Thailand a hub for connectivity.

To drive greater public infrastructure investment and increase investor confidence, the government has also rolled out its Transport Infrastructure Investment Plan, which is linked to the 20-year National Strategy and the 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan, and emphasizes transport modality shifts, increased connectivity, and enhanced mobility.

The Thai government is committed to innovating Thailand’s transport sector, partnering with various stakeholders including manufacturers and connectivity providers, as they work to solve challenges in urbanization, sustainability, security, global competitiveness, and economic development.

Held on 12-13 February 2020 at BITEC, The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand will gather over 2,000 attendees from key government agencies and the private sector to discuss how infrastructure, innovations, and technological solutions create economic strategies with effective and sustainable transportation systems.

Over 80 sponsors & exhibitors will be showcasing the latest solutions from across Asia and around the world. The companies aim to introduce and provide various solutions and services such as intelligent transportation systems, connectivity solutions, traffic management systems, road safety equipment, electric vehicles, parking management, street lighting, reflective materials, road marking, construction equipment, and more.

Attend over 120 free conference sessions spanning 7 key themes – infrastructure development of roads, tunnels & bridges, electric vehicles, smart cities & smart mobility, road safety, traffic management, and urban transportation.

Hear from keynote speakers including:

– Dr. Passakorn Prathombutr, Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Technology and Innovation Development, Digital Economy Promotion Agency – Thailand’s 4.0 vision
– Tanasak Wongtanakitcharoen, Deputy Director of Intercity Motorway, Department of Highways – Thailand’s Motorway Development Masterplan
– Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary-General, Board of Investment – Investing in Thailand’s infrastructure development
– Tanachai Lorapibankul, Department of Rural Road – Developing Thailand’s rural road for the future of transport connectivity
– Wanchai Yusang, Deputy Commander of Traffic Police Division, Royal Thai Police – Alleviating traffic problems across Thailand through smart mobility adoption
– Salminen Karri, Chairman of the Board, ITS Finland – Mobility as a service-new way to move

The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand is free to attend. For more information and registration, log on to www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand.

About The Roads & Traffic Expo Thailand 2020

Date: 12-13 February 2020
Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 09:00 am-05:00pm
Venue: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: www.terrapinn.com/roadstrafficexpothailand

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