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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Maximizes its Global Occupancy and Welcomes Over 2 Million Well-Travelled Honeybees at its Properties Worldwide
-Fairmont Bee Sustainable launches new digital platform featuring live hive monitoring and in-depth honey analysis to increase awareness of global bee health- PARIS, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Pollinator Month, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a pioneer of responsible tourism and sound environmental practices, has announced the next evolution of its Bee Sustainable programming with the launch of a new interactive digital hub, fairmontbeesustainable.com. The new platform was created to help educate guests and Fairmont colleagues about the importance of global bee health and to encourage visitors to follow along through in-depth analysis, real time hive monitoring and the latest updates from its rooftop apiaries and bee hotels. For close to three decades, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been committed to proactively protecting local environments through its award-winning environmental program. "As the first luxury hotel brand to develop comprehensive onsite bee programming, Fairmont is an industry leader in the support of sustainable practices; the evolution of our continued commitment over the past 10 years with the creation of our Bee Sustainable initiative is no exception," said Sharon Cohen, Vice President, Fairmont Brand. "Fairmont hotels around the world take great pride in the contribution to their local communities and through the development of our on-property bee hives and sustainable bee habitats, we are able to further promote the significance of pollinator health globally." To share with guests A Day in the Life of a Fairmont Bee, the brand has championed an exciting digital pilot, the first of its kind in the hospitality industry, by installing cameras and hive-tracking devices at five of its properties around the world. Featured hotels in the pilot included Vancouver's Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Washington D.C., Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in China, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club and Fairmont San Francisco. State-of-the-art technology tracked the number of visiting bees and distance they travelled per day while honey data collected included analysis of the flower, tree and plant nectars used, the classification of color and grade according to the Pfund scale and the rate of humidity. "The commitment that Fairmont has made to its Bee Sustainable programming brings invaluable conservation in two distinct ways: the bee hives and bee hotels provide exceptional homes for a variety of pollinating bee species; and the distinctive displays and programs at each unique Fairmont property provide inspiration and connection to pollinator issues for visitors and employees alike," said Laurie Davies Adams, President and CEO, Pollinator Partnership. "It is a powerful package, engaging a whole new audience in the pollinator issue through on-site involvement with nature." As June marks Pollinator Month, Fairmont properties around the world are celebrating through customized onsite activity including interactive guest experiences, signature menus and customized stay offers. Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver is launching its very own vlog series, "The Buzz" in an effort to share the importance of bees and create positive community connections through short and meaningful stories. Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan, China has created a Be a Beekeeper Package available from June to December 2019 featuring set honey inspired menus for two, an exclusive bee welcome amenity and mini beekeeper courses. Fairmont Orchid on Hawaii's Big Island has launched a Botanical Garden and Bee Tour to celebrate the significance bees have to the Hawaiian culture, culinary offerings and sustainability efforts. This hour-long tour will take place on June 25 and culminate in a honey and wine tasting. The experience will feature an in-depth exploration of several tropical plant species, the hotel's four flow hives filled with 80,000 honeybees and nature trails passing through waterfalls and ocean vistas. For close to 30 years, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been committed to proactively protecting local environments through its award-winning Fairmont Sustainability Partnership, now part of Accor's Planet21 program. Over the last decade, Fairmont has committed itself to improving the overall health and conservation of bee species globally, and has built more than 40 apiaries and wild bee hotels at properties around the world, including most recently, Fairmont's first foray into France with its newly opened bee hotel at Accor's global headquarters in Paris. For guests looking to further their support of bee health at home, the brand will have its own mini bee hotels available this summer at fairmontstore.com. For more information on the Fairmont Bee Sustainable program and the importance of honeybees and wild bees please visit fairmontbeesustainable.com. About FairmontFairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries. About Pollinator Partnership The Pollinator Partnership (P2) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food. P2 works with farmers, beekeepers, scientists, governments and members of industry to promote actions and policy that benefit, protect, and promote pollinators. Without the actions of pollinators, agricultural economies, our food supply, and surrounding landscapes would be in peril. In 2018 P2 celebrated over 20 years of action and advocacy for pollinators. Visit www.pollinator.org to learn more. fairmont.com | group.accor.co For further information: Patricia Courtney, Accor Luxury Brands, patricia.courtney@accor.com, +1 416 874 2417 Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, Canada was one of the first hotels to offer an onsite bee program. Today, Fairmont offers more than 40 apiaries and wild bee hotels at its luxury hotels around the world. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/902033/Fairmont_Hotels___Resorts_Fairmont_Hotels___Resorts_Maximizes_it.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/902034/Fairmont_Hotels___Resorts_Fairmont_Hotels___Resorts_Maximizes_it.jpg
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Sunway TES -- ACCA First Global Real-World Case-Based Audit Simulation Attracts International Participants
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunway TES Centre of Accountancy Excellence (STES CAE) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) officially launched the first international installation of its famed real-world case-based Sunway TES-ACCA Global Audit Simulation Programme. It is the first and only real-world case-based audit simulation programme. While it is 1st global installation, this is the 8th installation of the programme which first started in 2015 at Sunway College, Kuala Lumpur. The programme is an exclusive partnership between STES CAE, ACCA and multinational audit firms; PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and BDO. This year's 1st global installation attracted 54 students from seven universities around the Asia Pacific and Middle East region. Representatives from Indonesia's Petra Christian University, London School of Accountancy and Finance, and Padjadjaran University; Dubai's Middlesex University; India's International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC Global), the Kingdom of Bahrain's Bahrain Polytechnic, and Oman's Sultan Qaboos University. They join 218 students from STES CAE. The students are currently pursuing their ACCA qualification and have completed the pre-requisite papers Corporate and Business Law (LW), Performance Management (PM), and Taxation (TX), and are currently preparing to attempt or have attempted Audit and Assurance (AA). For a week, the 272 participants, divided into 38 groups of 7 members per group, will go through three components; Audit Workshop, Audit Simulation and Audit Review. Teo Ee Sing, Executive Director at Sunway College said the unique programme is designed to allow students to acquire practical audit work skills through effective time management, team work, communication and leadership, all which are essential to ensure work readiness. "In its previous installations, the Sunway TES-ACCA Audit Simulation Programme has been proven to enhance students' knowledge through practical learning, exposure to real life audit and the opportunity to secure employment offers from the reviewing firms," he elaborated. "Since the inception of Sunway TES in 1994, we have nurtured more than 6,000 ACCA graduates some of which are world prize winners. Through the long established strategic partnership with PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG, BDO, and ACCA, it is our hope that Sunway TES can continue its culture of excellence and continue to create inspirational interventions for students to accomplish their goals," he added. Dato' Merina Abu Tahir, President of the Malaysia Advisory Committee (MAC) and Chair of ACCA Advisory Committee congratulated Sunway TES and ACCA for organising the programme with the help of multinational firms. "Representatives from multinational audit firms will be guiding, facilitating students on audit techniques and reviewing the work at the end of the simulation. The simulation is similar to a one week crash course in audit, which will provide participants a true real working experience. The programme is a shining example of Sunway TES' innovative approach to focus on building employability and real world skills in students," she said. She ended her speech by wishing all participants the very best, saying she is confident that the few days will be exciting and fun, and even life-changing for some. Dato' Merina urged the participants to keep an open mind and learn as much as they can during the one-week simulation programme. Teo Ee Sing together with Dato' Merina and Lee Kok Choong, Malaysia Learning and Development Leader, EY; Dato Gan Ah Tee, Regional Senior Partner, BDO; Esther Thng, Regional Head of Education, ASEAN ANZ, ACCA; Nor Sherriza Nor Rashidi, Employer Branding -- Lead, PwC; Peter Lim Chu Guan, Partner, Deloitte and Zetty Othman, Manager, Talent Acquisition and Branding, KPMG officially launched the Sunway TES-ACCA Global Audit Simulation Programme.
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48 Asian Entrepreneurs Graduate from Class 6 of UNCTAD and Alibaba Business School's eFounders Fellowship Program
Another milestone in Alibaba and UNCTAD's commitment towards inclusive and sustainable digital economic development GENEVA and HANGZHOU, China, June 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Another milestone was achieved with the graduation of the sixth class of the eFounders Fellowship, a joint initiative by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Alibaba Business School. The aim of the Fellowship is to empower ecosystem building entrepreneurs from developing countries to create inclusive and sustainable digital economic development in their respective markets. Jack Ma, founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, in his capacity as the UNCTAD Special Adviser for Young Entrepreneurs and Small Business made a commitment over five years to empower 1,000 entrepreneurs from emerging markets to leverage the power of digital economy to create economic development. The graduation of this class is a key step towards this commitment. Together, Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD have already trained 212 entrepreneurs from across Asia and Africa in the past two years. Entrepreneurs from six Asian countries at the Alibaba headquarters as part of the eFounders Fellowship program organized by Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD This class saw participation from 48 entrepreneurs from six Southeast Asian countries covering five different industries namely e-commerce, fintech / payments, tourism, logistics, and big data. Collectively, these entrepreneurs are creating over 2,700 jobs directly, generating close to USD 400 million revenue last year, and serving over seven million businesses and consumers. Participants of the eFounders fellowship program organized by Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD try their hands at zongzi wrapping in Bainiu Village "This programme is part of a set of activities we carry out in our efforts to make digitalization work for development," said Arlette Verploegh, Coordinator of the eFounders Fellowship Program at UNCTAD. "Following the completion of the study tour, the participating digital entrepreneurs help building an inclusive e-commerce environment. At national level, they act as game changers by incorporating the SDGs in their business plans and raising awareness about their learnings as eFounders Fellows. They also contribute to our research work on the digital agenda and participate in international events where they exchange views with governments, private sector and other stakeholders." Game Changers for the New Digital Economy In the 12-day program, using Alibaba as a study model, the Asian entrepreneurs gained first-hand insights into the core success factors and key challenges of the Alibaba Group growth story. Through lectures and field visits, the entrepreneurs gained a deeper understanding of the digital economy ecosystem in China and how they could apply ideas from this into their own venture thereby enabling a larger impact in their home countries. By reviewing their business plans against the Sustainable Development Goals, the entrepreneurs also develop a sense of global and social responsibility. "With the Fellowship, our aim is to inspire young entrepreneurs from across regions to create inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystems in their home countries while sharing the ecosystem's benefits of bringing small businesses, entrepreneurs and other previously marginalized groups into the mainstream economy," said Brian Wong, Vice President of Alibaba Group, who heads Alibaba's Global Initiatives program. "The program is designed to provide them exposure to the Alibaba ecosystem and its role in developing the Chinese digital economy so they have a reference point for their own development as leaders and for their companies," he added. A Truly Global Fellowship Besides getting insights into the digital transformation in China and best practices from the Alibaba Group ecosystem, the Fellowship network aims to foster more regional partnerships for which the class engaged in interactive sessions with co-Fellows, lecturers and advisors. During their trip to Bainiu Village, a role model Taobao village that has adopted e-commerce as a source for economic development located in East China's Zhejiang province, participants also celebrated the dragon boat festival with the residents, where they learned to make zongzi (a traditional rice dumpling in China to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival) gaining a first-hand exposure to the culture. UNCTAD and Alibaba are committed to ensuring that the Fellows leverage their learnings from the program and apply the same within their communities, with regular engagement and monitoring every three months to support the progress of the Fellows. "Upon graduation the entrepreneurs make a two year commitment to apply these learning in impactful ways to their communities and at the same time become part of a global fellowship that provides support, encouragement and partnership for regional and global collaboration," said Wong. With the aim of creating a truly global community, the Fellowship begins with a study tour of Alibaba's headquarters in China and is followed by a two-year engagement. During this time, the Fellows interact through collaboration, follow-ups of the work they have done in their home countries and reunions. On 19th June, the Asian Fellows will have a reunion in Kuala Lampur (Malaysia) to connect with each other and celebrate the progress they have made following the training program. Applications are now open for the next Asia eFounders Fellowship class. For details, please visit: https://activity.alibaba.com/supplier/efounders-fellowship-class-8.html For more information on the eFounders Fellowship, please visit https://agi.alibaba.com/efounders-fellowship and http://unctad.org/en/pages/newsdetails.aspx?OriginalVersionID=1615 and https://unctad.org/en/Pages/eFounders-Initiative.aspx About UNCTAD The eFounders Fellowship is part of a set of smart partnerships UNCTAD is creating to help countries reach the Sustainable Development Goals. About Alibaba Group Alibaba Group's mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere and the company aims to achieve sustainable growth for 102 years. Participant Details: Participant Name Venture Name Country Industry 1 Aditya Minarto PT Raksasa Laju Lintang Indonesia E-commerce 2 Archie Carlson Stickearn Indonesia Big Data 3 Ali Sadikin Marlin Booking Indonesia Tourism 4 Casper Sermsuksan Kulina / Edaf Indonesia E-commerce 5 Johannes Ardiant Lemonilo Indonesia E-commerce 6 Ananto Wibisono Alterra Indonesia Fintech / Payment 7 Irzan Raditya Kata Indonesia Big Data 8 Chrisanti Indiana Sociolla Indonesia E-commerce 9 Frans Yuwono Asia Commerce Indonesia E-commerce 10 Suwandi Soh Mekari Indonesia Fintech / Payment 11 Benz Budiman Pomana Indonesia Big Data 12 Rico Satria Chandra PlazaKamera.com Indonesia E-commerce 13 Vikra Ijas Kitabisa Indonesia Fintech / Payment 14 Jeff Budiman The FIT Company Indonesia E-commerce 15 Andree Susanto WareSix Indonesia Logistics 16 Winzendy Tedja Yuna & Co Indonesia Big Data 17 Giden Lim BloomThis Malaysia E-commerce 18 Erik Cheong Park n Parcel Malaysia Logistics 19 Isaac Leong Kumoten Malaysia E-commerce 20 Yuh Wen Foong SushiVid Malaysia E-commerce 21 Nadhra Fauzi TresGo Malaysia Logistics 22 Jee Shen Lee Softinn Malaysia Tourism 23 Arif Tukiman Run Cloud Malaysia Big Data 24 Kar Yik Puah Wonderfly Malaysia Tourism 25 Karl Loo ServisHero Malaysia E-commerce 26 Chee Kin Leong Wobbjobs Malaysia E-commerce 27 Heinrich Wendel iPrice Malaysia Big Data 28 Rungsun Promprasith QueQ Thailand Fintech / Payment 29 Samir Cherro GoWabi Thailand E-commerce 30 Teerachart Kortrakul StockRadars Thailand Fintech / Payment 31 Nuttaporn Voonklinhom Joyfulness Thailand E-commerce 32 Wootinun Sungong CloudCommerce Thailand E-commerce 33 Supasinan Pusanuwongrak Backyard Thailand Big Data 34 Nopphorn Danchainam Digio Thailand Fintech / Payment 35 Camille Sarte PetWareHouse Philippines E-commerce 36 Steve Sy Great Deals Corp Philippines E-commerce 37 Mylene Magleo Paynamics Philippines Fintech / Payment 38 Joshua Rueben Aragon Pushkart Philippines Logistics 39 John Christian Bisnar Investagrams Philippines Fintech / Payment 40 Ho Huynh Lam Haravan Vietnam E-commerce 41 Phuong Ha Thi Tu Metub Vietnam E-commerce 42 Nam Lee Logivan Vietnam Logistics 43 Viet Dung Nguyen Caudatfarm Vietnam E-commerce 44 Le Hong Thao Quyen ViralWorks Vietnam E-commerce 45 Julie Huynh Rita Phil Vietnam E-commerce 46 Lien Nguyen I Love Asia Tour Vietnam Tourism 47 Buntha Ly Morakot Technology Cambodia Fintech / Payment 48 Tharo Sen MSA Digital Cambodia Big Data Media Contacts UNCTAD+41 22 917 5828 / +41 79 502 43 11unctadpress@unctad.org Alibaba GroupRico Ngai+852 9725 9600 rico.ngai@alibaba-inc.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190612/2494391-1-aPhoto - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190612/2494391-1-b Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190612/2494391-1LOGO-c Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190612/2494391-1LOGO-d
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Plastic Pollution Is Coming From an Unlikely Suspect
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Single use plastic is the most obvious of offenders when we consider ocean plastic pollution. Yet the biggest offender of plastic pollution is something that might not be front of mind: our clothes. Over 35% of the projected 1.5 million metric tonnes of microplastics found in the oceans come from synthetic textiles[1]. What's even more concerning is the plastic microfibres shed from clothing are so small that they can't be seen by the naked eye and as such marine life are ingesting them. We are now finding traces of plastic microfibres in our food chain[2]. New Zealand brand, icebreaker, believes nature provides the answers and for over 24 years has been developing natural fibre based clothing. Natural fibres are more renewable, more sustainable and a better alternative to synthetic, they release far less synthetic microfibres when washed. Washing clothing can release up to 700,000 synthetic microfibres per full load and are polluting our waterways[3]. The more we discover the levels of plastic pollution to our planet, the greater the need to learn more and to raise awareness of the problem. icebreaker believes that as humans we are all drivers of change, and with more information and research, we have the chance to reduce further plastic pollution to the planet. In June this year, icebreaker will partner with long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte, to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution and support research into the impact of synthetic fibres on our environment. Move to natural is a platform for people to raise awareness of topics that others will be able to learn from. Naturally progressive thought leaders and change-agents will put a spotlight on some of the biggest environmental crisis' the world faces, enabling people to be part of the solution and drive meaningful change. Move to natural and The Vortex Swim launches June 2019 with an epic journey across the Pacific Ocean. Ben Lecomte will swim 300 nautical miles through the plastic Vortex, representing the 300 million tonnes of plastic produced in the world each year. Commonly known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Vortex is the highest concentration of ocean plastic in the world, from large debris to plastic bags to microscopic fragments and fibres. The crew will explore and research the Vortex from Hawaii to California over a period of three months. Taking samples every 30 to 50 nautical miles, the crew will be the first expedition to provide an extensive, unified high-definition sampling on plastic pollution across the Pacific Ocean, forming the first trans-Pacific data set. Chief Brand and Product Officer, Carla Murphy, says: "As humans we all have the capacity to drive change, and the more we learn the more we can act and make positive choices. People like Ben are not only inspirational humans, they are natural progressives helping all of us see things differently, in a way that enables each of us to better understand and be part of change for good. Everything we do is designed to move people closer to nature and closer to choosing natural alternatives." Ben shares icebreaker's passion to challenge the status quo and people's understanding of plastic. Swimming through plastic debris is not for fun, but it is necessary to raise awareness he says, he wants to be part of the solution and help educate people on natural alternatives. "Microfibres are a growing problem because we don't see them, but we now know that they are everywhere -- we have very little knowledge of what impact they have on the human body. But we know the cause of it - mostly the clothes that we wash. So anything that can provide a solution to that -- alternatives to synthetics, such as natural fabric – is the way to go." We all need to make changes, but to do that we need to understand the problem. Says Ben "I want people to understand that the solution is in everybody's hands. We can make better choices and support alternative solutions in our everyday life. Hopefully, the more people who understand it, the more people who can make the right choice. It's true when people say, we don't need one person to do it perfectly, we need millions to do it imperfectly." To be closer to the expedition and part of the movement, icebreaker will create a platform for communication and participation allowing consumers to join the movement to natural. People can follow and get involved in these ways: Learn more and follow Ben's progress at movetonatural.com Share your message of support and spread the word about plastic pollution research on social media using the hashtags #thevortexswim #movetonatural. Act. 100% of plastic in the ocean, including the plastic microfibres from our clothing, is a result of us. Together we are accountable. It's time to take responsibility and put our name to change. Watch this space for a consumer campaign launch this August. Support the crew in September by wearing a limited-edition icebreaker x The Vortex Swim hat and 100% merino T-shirt, with funds donated from the capsule supporting research into plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean. ADDITIONAL NOTES The Vortex Swim sets sail from Hawaii the week of June 10th, post World Oceans Day, and arrives in California in early September 2019. The icebreaker Vortex Crew T-shirt and hat is available on icebreaker.com, at icebreaker stores and key retailers from September. The Vortex Swim is named after the circular area of water, or vortex, that moves around the North Pacific Ocean, where four major currents trap water -- and plastic pollution -- into an encircled area. Ben and the Vortex crew will be the first expedition to collect a unified set of ocean water samples to test for microplastics and microfibres across the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to California. They will sample approximately 200 times with the same boat, same equipment within 15 months. Ninety-seven samples were collected during 'The Swim' expedition from Japan to Hawaii with an additional 100 planned during The Vortex Swim. The Vortex crew will collect samples each day for a range of scientific organizations to contribute to data on plastic pollution in the ocean. This will include: Placing trackers on large debris to follow their movement in the ocean's currents. Observing marine life -- from microorganisms to large pelagic animals - as they interact with the plastic debris. Filtering for microplastics and microfibres that are undetectable to the human eye – but have the potential to negatively impact the health of humans and the environment. Because the support vessel is sailing at the pace of a swimmer, it can collect samples otherwise out of reach to scientists on regular ocean crossings. Campaign website: movetonatural.com ABOUT BEN LECOMTE Ben Lecomte was the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean without a kickboard in 1998 to support cancer research in memory of his late father. He was the first person to attempt a stage swim across the Pacific Ocean in 2018 to raise awareness of plastic pollution, called The Swim. Struck by the amount of debris and microplastics found during the six-month expedition, he and his crew were inspired to do more to help the state of our oceans and to encourage people to say no to single-use plastic. It also spurred them on to further explore the Vortex. Ben is now attempting a 300 nautical mile swim through the area of pollution commonly known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. ABOUT ICEBREAKER Founded by Jeremy Moon in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker pioneered the ethical and sustainable production of natural performance apparel. Now a part of the VF Corporation, icebreaker continues to challenge the status quo while championing natural, transparent and responsible ways to do business. Following the publication of its Transparency Report in 2018 and 2019, icebreaker was one of only a handful of brands to be awarded an A+ rating in the Tearfund Ethical Fashion report, two years in a row. The report found icebreaker to be excellent in every area, including scrutiny of policy, traceability, transparency, supplier relationships and worker rights at every stage of the production process. Progressive by nature, icebreaker is committed to continuing its focus on natural innovation and finding new natural alternatives. One of its sustainability goals is to replace or reconstitute all remaining synthetic content in its product collection by 2023. icebreaker looks to nature for the answers and for innovative ways to do more with less. Working with what nature provides and adapting as nature does, icebreaker enables consumers to join a movement towards choosing natural and preserving our planet for generations to come. icebreaker is sold in more than 5,000 stores in 50 countries through wholesale, icebreaker retail stores and e-commerce platforms. To discover more, visit icebreaker.com CONTACT North America media contact: Jess Smith (Jess@OutsidePR.com) For brand and media enquiries contact Chief Brand & Product Officer Carla Murphy (carla_murphy@vfc.com), for product collections and brand partnerships contact Global Brand Manager Kristin Borley (kristin_borley@vfc.com) and for campaigns and assets contact Global Head of Campaigns, Trudie Abel (trudie_abel@vfc.com). icebreaker LimitedLevel 2, Lot 3, 130 Ponsonby RoadAuckland 1011PO Box 68907, NewtonAuckland 1145+64 9 903 6101icebreaker.com SOCIAL TAGS @icebreakernz @thevortexswim#movetonatural #thevortexswim REFERENCES [1]. Boucher & Friot (2017) Primary Microplastics in the Oceans. International Union For Conservation of Nature. https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2017-002.pdf [2]. Liebezeit & Gerd. Synthetic particles as contaminants in German beers. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A, Vol 31, 2014, Issue 9 [3]. Release of Synthetic Microplastic Plastic Fibres From Domestic Washing Machines: Effects of Fabric Type and Washing Conditions by Napper and Thompson https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/washing-clothes-releases-thousands-of-microplastic-particles-into-environment-study-shows View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/plastic-pollution-is-coming-from-an-unlikely-suspect-300865960.html
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China Distance Education Holdings to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
BEIJING, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL) ("CDEL", or the "Company"), a leading provider of online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China, today announced its participation in the following investor conferences: CGS-CIMB Asia Pacific Conference on June 13-14, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York Nomura Greater China Corporate Day 2019 on June 27, 2019 at Nomura's New York office, 309 West 49th Street, in New York Management will meet with institutional investors throughout these events. For additional information, please contact your respective institutional sales representative at each sponsoring bank. About China Distance Education Holdings Limited China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China. The courses offered by the Company through its websites are designed to help professionals seeking to obtain and maintain professional licenses and to enhance their job skills through our professional development courses in China in the areas of accounting, healthcare, engineering & construction, legal and other industries. The Company also offers professional education courses for participants in the national judicial examination, online test preparation courses for self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees, test preparation courses for university students intending to take the nationwide graduate school entrance exam, practical accounting training courses for college students and working professionals, as well as online language courses and third-party developed online courses. In addition, the Company provides business services to corporate clients, including but not limited to tax advisory and accounting outsourcing services. For further information, please visit http://ir.cdeledu.com. Contacts: China Distance Education Holdings Limited Jiao Jiao Tel: +86-10-8231-9999 ext. 1826 Email: IR@cdeledu.com The Piacente Group | Investor Relations Brandi Piacente Tel: +1 212-481-2050 Email: dl@tpg-ir.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/china-distance-education-holdings-to-participate-in-upcoming-investor-conferences-300866159.htmlRelated Links :http://ir.cdeledu.com
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Regulators speak at HKICS 2,000 delegates conference on good governance
The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries opened its largest annual professional development event at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Download images: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XriH7r0dl4n6NG9jNkLb9Rv60aNi2sVC HONG KONG, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) is pleased to announce that its largest annual professional development event, the Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU) conference, was successfully held on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event has a hard-earned reputation for offering first-hand information and updates as to the corporate and regulatory developments and the emerging trends in Hong Kong to governance professionals that are pivotal to business success in the 21st century. ACRU 2019, now in its 20th year, has gathered members of HKICS, regulators and other business leaders including company secretaries, directors, governance professionals and senior management, to meet and hear from the regulators and some of the foremost voices in corporate governance and organisational leadership. Representatives from the Companies Registry, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission delivered presentations at ACRU 2019. Tickets for the 20th ACRU were sold out a month in advance, and the event has reached a record-breaking attendance of more than 2,000 delegates. The responses from the participants revealed a growing level of interest for both HKICS and its role as guiding light in good governance, according to HKICS President, Mr David Fu, FCIS FCS(PE). 'The ACRU is a reliable weather vane for the prevailing conditions for the governance professionals in Hong Kong,' Mr Fu said at the opening address of the event. 'The topics we will be addressing at this year's ACRU are those at the top of the governance agenda, including: sustainability, ESG disclosures (in particular those related to climate change), listed company regulation and enforcement priorities, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements for trust or company service providers.' Not only will ACRU participants hear directly from the regulators, this year's programme has introduced an innovation in the format of adding a new 'Practitioner Practical Sharing' session which looked at preventive/responsive approaches to inside information/regulatory investigations. By delivering the best practices to the Hong Kong governance community at a professional development event, HKICS makes good on its mission to be the best of class advocate and educator in the field of good governance. 'It is no doubt that the governance environment in Hong Kong continues to grow in complexity,' said Mr Fu. 'Governance issues are now crucial to a wider field of stakeholders. We welcome governance professionals from different backgrounds to join our Institute, a body which is globally recognised as the natural home to governance professionals.' More information about the event -- including the programme -- can be found at https://app.norrayhk.com/acru2019/index.html and further details about The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries is always available at www.hkics.org.hk About The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee) The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) is an independent professional body dedicated to the promotion of its members' role in the formulation and effective implementation of good governance policies as well as the development of the profession of Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional in Hong Kong and throughout Mainland China. HKICS was first established in 1949 as an association of Hong Kong members of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) of London. It was a branch of ICSA in 1990 before gaining local status in 1994 and has also been ICSA's China/Hong Kong Division since 2005. The ICSA is in the process of changing its name to The Chartered Governance Institute. HKICS is a founder member of Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA) which was established in March 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. In 2017, CSIA was relocated to Hong Kong in which it operates as a company limited by guarantee. CSIA aims to give a global voice for corporate secretaries and governance professionals. HKICS has more than 6,000 members and 3,200 students of the Institute. For more information, please visit www.hkics.org.hk To download images, press material and informationplease visit: http://www.propublicity.com/ProMWeb/public/News.aspxRelated Links :http://www.hkics.org.hk
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'Natural Daegu', the rising city of eco-tourism
DAEGU, South Korea, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The city of Daegu is celebrating '2020-the year of Tourism in Daegu and Gyeongbuk' by creating the new brand 'Natural Daegu' to promote its tourism resources for domestic and international tourists. Natural Daegu is a part of Daegu's 3-culture (Gaya, Silla, and Confucianism) tourism development project that was first launched in 2017; the new brand aims to position the natural resources of Daegu as a tourism asset. Daegu has been popular as the center of Korea's modern arts and culture, and one of the best cities for lifestyle and urban tourism. For example, there are Kim Gwangseok-gil Street, decorated with murals dedicated to the songs and life of the late singer-songwriter Kim Gwangseok, along the street where he grew up, and Suseongmot Lake, where attractions such as yachts and Suseong Arte Land amusement park welcome visitors. However, Daegu's ecological abundance is also a must-see for tourists. At Palgongsan Mountain, there are cherry blossoms in the spring, fall foliage in the autumn, and snowscapes in the winter, presenting a magnificent view all year. At Biseulsan Mountain, one can view historic temples and monuments, rare wildflowers, and the panorama of Daegu's scenic nature. The ancient tombs in Bullo-dong, where the large scaled tombs from the Three Kingdoms Period lay along the hills, are recommended for photo shoots. The sunset along the nearby tree line is a sight not to be missed. Dalseong Marsh, known as "the cradle of ecological resources", and the Hajungdo Islet on Geumhogang River, where one can enjoy seasonal wildflowers in the beautiful scenery, are also frequented by the tourist. There are many ecological tourism attractions that exhibit the harmony of culture and the nature, such as the beautifully designed ARC building, and Nakdonggang River Eco Tour paths, where one can learn and identify animals and plants that inhabit the river. Landing directly to Daegu International Airport is the easiest way to get to Daegu. Direct flight to Daegu departs daily from Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo, in addition to other direct connections from Japan, mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and more. Making Daegu as your first destination in Korea is highly recommended. Trendy urban scenery with the backdrop of pristine nature of Daegu, the city of ecological tourism, will present unforgettable experiences and relaxation. In the following videos, there are more information about Daegu. Girlfriends' trip story: https://youtu.be/1_CTAOEd2q0Boyfriend s' trip story: https://youtu.be/48nfhJ79HyQForeigners' trip story: https://youtu.be/5nGDFwyfIgkFamily trip story: https://youtu.be/FfU9dfbgcBQOffice workers' trip story: https://youtu.be/QvpSMGzbOwQ
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Russell Reynolds Associates Elects Three New Members to Its 2019 Executive Committee
NEW YORK, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading global leadership advisory and search firm, today announced the selection of three new consultants to join the firm's Executive Committee. These consultants, Margot McShane, Justus O'Brien and Sachin Rajan, were nominated to join the committee. Margot McShane "We are pleased to welcome Margot, Justus and Sachin to our Executive Committee this year," said Clarke Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Russell Reynolds Associates. "These three experts are incredible ambassadors for the firm in the way that they embody our core values of being client focused, inclusive, forward thinking and passionate. I am certain that they will provide valuable guidance in continuing to shape our strategy and culture." The firm's Executive Committee consists of nine consultants elected by their peers to help supervise the policies of the firm. Three new members are elected annually to serve a three-year term. The Executive Committee sets the direction of the firm's policies. In addition, employee promotions and business performance fall under the Executive Committee's purview. Russell Reynolds Associates' 2019 Executive Committee is composed of the following consultants: Margot McShaneJustus O'BrienSachin RajanJustin CerilliNada UsinaUlrike WieduwiltFlorence Ferraton Nils HopmannJames Roome About Russell Reynolds AssociatesRussell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory and search firm. Our 425+ consultants in 46 offices work with public, private and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today's challenges and anticipate the digital, economic and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture and effectiveness to identifying, assessing and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients solve their most complex leadership issues. www.russellreynolds.com Contact: Vijaya Singh Russell Reynolds Associates 212-351-1987 vijaya.singh@russellreynolds.com Sachin Rajan Justus O'Brien Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/894400/McShane_Margot_Russell_Reynolds.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/894401/Rajan_Sachin_Russell_Reynolds.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/894402/O_Brien_Justus_Russell_Reynolds.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/491408/Russell_Reynolds_Associates_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.russellreynolds.com
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'Natural Daegu', the rising city of eco-tourism
DAEGU, South Korea, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The city of Daegu is celebrating '2020-the year of Tourism in Daegu and Gyeongbuk' by creating the new brand 'Natural Daegu' to promote its tourism resources for domestic and international tourists. Natural Daegu is a part of Daegu's 3-culture (Gaya, Silla, and Confucianism) tourism development project that was first launched in 2017; the new brand aims to position the natural resources of Daegu as a tourism asset. Daegu has been popular as the center of Korea's modern arts and culture, and one of the best cities for lifestyle and urban tourism. For example, there are Kim Gwangseok-gil Street, decorated with murals that are dedicated to the songs and life of the late singer-songwriter Kim Gwangseok, along the actual street where he grew up, and Suseongmot Lake, where attractions such as yachts and Suseong Arte Land amusement park welcome visitors. However, Daegu's ecological abundance is also a must-see for tourists. At Palgongsan Mountain, there are cherry blossoms in the spring, fall foliage in the autumn, and snowscapes in the winter, presenting a magnificent view all year. At Biseulsan Mountain, one can view historic temples and monuments, rare wildflowers, and the panorama of Daegu's scenic nature. The ancient tombs in Bullo-dong, where the large scaled tombs from the Three Kingdoms Period lay along the hills, are recommended for photo shoots. The sunset along the nearby tree line is a sight not to be missed. Dalseong Marsh, known as "the cradle of ecological resources", and the Hajungdo Islet on Geumhogang River, where one can enjoy seasonal wildflowers in the beautiful scenery, are also frequented by the tourist. There are many ecological tourism attractions that exhibit the harmony of culture and the nature, such as the beautifully designed ARC building, and Nakdonggang River Eco Tour paths, where one can learn and identify animals and plants that inhabit the river. Landing directly to Daegu International Airport is the easiest way to get to Daegu. There are many direct flights between Daegu and Taiwan, mainland China, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and many other Asian regions; the flight takes only 2.5 hours from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Daegu. Trendy urban scenery with the backdrop of pristine nature of Daegu, the city of ecological tourism, will present unforgettable experiences and relaxation. In the following videos, there are more information about Daegu. Girlfriends' trip strory: https://youtu.be/1_CTAOEd2q0 Boyfriend s' trip strory: https://youtu.be/48nfhJ79HyQ Foreigners' trip strory: https://youtu.be/5nGDFwyfIgk Family trip stroy: https://youtu.be/FfU9dfbgcBQ Office workers' trip stroy: https://youtu.be/QvpSMGzbOwQ
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2019 FT Executive Education Ranking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Antai Ranked 19th Place in the World, and No.1 in Asia
SHANGHAI, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 3, 2019, the Financial Times (FT) released the Executive Education Ranking 2019. Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Antai College Economics and Management ranked 19th place, and No.1 in Asia. To be ranked among Stanford Graduate School of Business; University of Oxford: Said; University of Pennsylvania: Wharton; and Iese Business School, shows that Antai's performance is stunning. In the 2019 ranking, Antai's evaluation indicators increased steadily. A number of indicators were ranked among the world's top 20: Follow-up, No.1 for two consecutive years; Preparation, No.9; New skills & learning, No.10; Teaching methods & materials, No.13; Course design, No.15; and Facilities, No.16. Also, six indicators achieved year-on-year increase: Course design, New skills & learning, Aims achieved, Food & accommodation, International participants, and Partner schools. The Executive Education Program of Antai College of Economics and Management cooperates with universities and business schools worldwide to provide "Doing Business in China" program for their EMBA students/high executives, which is customized according to the needs and expectations of clients. The program aims to provide a full picture of doing business in China, including macro-economy, legal environment, culture, leadership, strategy, HR management and rising buzz issues such as new retail, digitalization, AI, big data and business analytics etc. In addition, company visits and interaction with high-level executives enable students to understand how foreign/local companies develop in China; and cultural activities help students experience cultural and historical dimensions of China. The clients include ESADE, University of St. Gallen, NHH, ESCP Europe, University of Gothenburg, BMI, IE Business School, University of Manchester, Monash University, KU Leuven etc. Chen Fangruo, Dean of Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Antai College of Economics and Management, pointed out, "The executive education is an important carrier for our corporate training and value communication. We actively participate in FT ranking as well as other global rankings and keep aligned with the education supply side reform. We continue to optimize the content output and seek outstanding business cases concerning Chinese management practice; we are ready to take more social responsibilities in the process of promoting social and economic development; we are poised to make forward-looking breakthroughs while improving the world's management theory."
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"Hangzhou House in LA" concludes in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 3rd, Hangzhou Culture and Tourism Promotion and "Hanghzou House in LA" Exhibition were held at the Huntington Library of Los Angeles, a world-renowned cultural and educational research center. Nearly 50 representatives from the local cultural, tourist and media circles participated in the event, including Wang Jin, Chinese Cultural Consul in Los Angeles; Dr. Steven Huang, Mayor of San Marino; Chin Ho Liao, Councillor of San Gabriel and Judy Chu, Congresswoman. Zhao Hongzhong, Deputy Director of Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio,TV and Tourism and the leader of the Hangzhou Culture and Tourism Promotion Group, said that the "Hanghzou House" exhibition was a big success and enhanced the popularity and reputation of Hangzhou culture and tourism. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Cultural tourism exchange activities are also an important part of Sino-US relations. Hangzhou has been promoting tourism internationalization for many years. The United States has also become the largest long-distance source market in Hangzhou. Hangzhou is making efforts to build an important international tourism and leisure center. Opening up the American tourist market is of vital importance to the internationalization of urban tourism. Attending the event was a delegation of 10 cultural tourism promotion delegates from Hangzhou, composed of representatives from cultural tourism and travel agencies, with the purpose of cultural and tourism recommendations in Hangzhou. The host of Hangzhou House, Tim Clancy gave a speech at the event, "I am very happy to return to LA to see our "Hangzhou House in LA" once again, and very glad to see all our new and old friends. The United States has always been a market that Hangzhou attaches great importance to promoting inbound tourism. After the opening of the Hangzhou to Los Angeles direct flight in 2016, it is more convenient for residents of Los Angeles to travel to Hangzhou. This importance is one of the reasons why LA was chosen to establish this 'Hangzhou House' event. Through this event we hope that more residents of LA will know more about Hangzhou, and hopefully travel to Hangzhou to witness its charm and beauty first hand. As a "Chinese historical and cultural city", Hangzhou has a long history, profound cultural connotations, beautiful natural landscapes and rich tourism resources." View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hangzhou-house-in-la-concludes-in-los-angeles-300865153.html
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UVA Darden School Announces Admissions Events With Dean Scott Beardsley in Asia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Virginia Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley will travel throughout Asia in June, meeting with prospective students, alumni, partner companies and other key stakeholders in the region during the two-week trip. Events will be held in: Shanghai, 12 June Beijing, 15 June Tokyo, 16 June Jakarta, 20 June In addition to remarks from Beardsley, the free event includes an information session and the opportunity to connect with local alumni to discuss the global experience at Darden and career opportunities available to new graduates. All event attendees will receive fee waivers for the application to the full-time MBA program. Each year, students with international backgrounds make up roughly a third of the Darden class, playing a vital role in the classroom and the life of the School. Application for Admission Now Live, With New Management Science Specialization, Scholarship Opportunities The dean will also share news of recent innovations to the Darden MBA program — which recently launched its application for admission to the Class of 2022 — including the launch of a specialization in management science, which builds on the required MBA core curriculum. The new concentration is STEM designated, which has added relevance for international students who want authorization to work in the U.S., as it may allow them to qualify for a STEM OPT extension of an additional 24 months to obtain an employer sponsored visa. Additionally, Darden has dramatically increased alumni fundraising for scholarships in recent years, and the School offers more than 150 merit-based scholarships. Darden offers multiple scholarships designated for top students with international backgrounds, including some covering the full cost of attendance. Merit scholarships are awarded in recognition of a candidate's accomplishments and leadership potential. The Economist has named the Darden School the world's best education experience for eight years in a row, and the School's full-time MBA program rose in every major ranking in which the School participates in the last year, including moving in to the Top 10 globally in rankings from The Economist and Bloomberg Businessweek. About the University of Virginia Darden School of Business The University of Virginia Darden School of Business delivers the world's best business education experience to prepare entrepreneurial, global and responsible leaders through its MBA, Ph.D., MSBA and Executive Education programs. Darden's top-ranked faculty is renowned for teaching excellence and advances practical business knowledge through research. Darden was established in 1955 at the University of Virginia, a top public university founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/564977/University_of_Virginia_Darden_School_of_Business_Logo.jpgRelated Links :http://www.darden.virginia.edu
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Coca-Cola, Hogan Lovells, Kroger, Accenture, Fine Hygienic Holding, Coty Inc., Besomebody Inc. to Lead for 2019 World Edition of Break the Ceiling Tou
Singapore to host fifth annual world edition of the summit with over 100 Companies sharing best practices for leadership, diversity & inclusion and success. SINGAPORE, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. today announced that close to 600 leaders from over 100 Companies across industries are expected to attend the 2019 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® -- the success and leadership summit for women® on Sept. 2, 2019 to be held in Singapore and share best practices for leadership, diversity & inclusion and success. This is the fifth annual edition of the summit to be held in Singapore. Coca-Cola, Hogan Lovells, Kroger, Accenture, Fine Hygienic Holding, Coty Inc., and Besomebody Inc. have stepped up as early sponsors for this edition of the summit. With the theme of THE FUTURE as the backdrop, Future trends and predictions, diversity & inclusion inspiration from across geographies from the world's best Companies, life-planning, changing cultures and mindsets for more positive impact around the world, succeeding at the very top (in Singapore) and globally are some of the key topics covered during the day summit. In addition to the day summit, the 2019 Break the ceiling touch the sky® Leonie Awards -- the global diversity and leadership excellence awards (sponsored by Sandoz) will be held on the evening of Sept 2, 2019. Sign up for the 2019 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® - the success and leadership summit for women enables free access to the 2019 Leonie awards on the evening of Sept 2, 2019. Sponsorship plans and participation for the 2019 World Edition are currently open at www.houseofroseprofessional.com The 2019 Break the ceiling touch the ceiling® Leonie awards will recognise achievements from across the world in eleven major categories including Best Companies for gender diversity; best CEOs for gender diversity; D&I Leader Champions of the year; Mentor of the year; Inspirational women of the year, Best Tech in support of gender diversity, and the Best Company for overall Diversity & Inclusion. A special category recognizing Singapore's Champion CEOs/Leaders for Diversity has also been instituted. A jury of 50 global, C-suite leaders will lead the awards judging led by Co-chairs Stephanie Keen, Office Managing Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore; Helio Fujita, Head People & Organization Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa for Sandoz and Alex von Behr, President, vBA Consulting (former Global Chief Customer Officer, Unilever). All entry fees from nominations for the awards will be donated to Save the Children, in continuance of House of Rose Professional's commitment to support disadvantaged women and children. Commented Victor Mills, Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC), "For the last three years, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) has been a proud Industry Partner of Break the ceiling touch the sky® because SICC believes in inclusive diversity. This annual summit brings to Singapore some of the very best international business leaders. They share best practices in leadership and in sustaining success. They also talk about the commercial and organizational benefits of gender equality. With inclusive diversity being such a key priority for Singapore and its business community, the summit is a unique opportunity to learn, network, connect and unlock the advantages of gender equality in the workplace right here in Singapore. Anyone who cares about gender equality should block 2 Sept 2019 for one of the world's most impactful summits on the topic." Shared Stephanie Keen, Office Managing Partner, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee Singapore, "Hogan Lovells has been a long-term partner of the Break the ceiling touch the sky® summit and we are proud to see how we are able to create a positive change in the lives of so many professional women in our firm who participate and network at the summit as well as an enabler for the success of women in leadership across broader industry. Break the ceiling touch the sky® has been a fantastic platform to promote our diversity, inclusion and citizenship initiatives." Break the ceiling touch the sky -- the success and leadership summit for women® is based on research done for the best-selling book "Break the ceiling touch the sky: success secrets of the world's most inspirational women" by Anthony A. Rose and further leadership insights gathered from interaction with over 10000 women leaders since 2012. This one-day summit consists of action-focused panel discussions, keynotes and a special speed mentoring segment led by C-Suite leaders sharing the latest techniques for success and leadership. Companies can enhance the leadership skills of their women leaders at a fraction of the cost of other expensive training programs; delegates can leverage the day as a way of connecting with top leaders from the world's best organizations, entrepreneurs as well and network for success. Since 2015 the summit has helped empower and train several thousand leaders for success from close to 200 organizations from over 30 countries. The summit currently has editions in the USA, Singapore, India, Australia and Dubai and is supported by a host of influential associations and chambers of commerce from across the world including Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, AMCHAM, EUROCHAM, BRITCHAM, AUSTCHAM, FRENCH CHAMBER, etc. Commented Anthony A. Rose, Founder Chairman and CEO, House of Rose Professional and best-selling author of the book Break the ceiling touch the sky: success secrets of the world's most inspirational women which inspired the summit, "The 2019 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® brings together the cutting-edge best practices of the world's best organizations. Every leader aspiring to learn best practices in leadership, diversity & inclusion and success should be at the forum, as should every Company that aspires to grow, attract and retain the best global talent in the continued quest for success and contribution." To register for the summit please visit www.houseofroseprofessional.com. House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. is based in Singapore and operates in the areas of People, Public Relations and Publishing. Logo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150714/8521504608LOGO Related Links :http://www.houseofroseprofessional.com
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/C O R R E C T I O N -- BIGO Technology Pte. Ltd./
In the news release, "Singapore BIGO Technology Creates NTU Scholarship Fund Valued at $500,000 for AI talents", issued on 4-June-2019 by BIGO Technology Pte. Ltd. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the Scholarship should have been valued in Singapore Dollars. Complete, corrected release follows: Singapore BIGO Technology Creates NTU Scholarship Fund Valued at S$500,000 for AI talents SINGAPORE, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BIGO Technology has generously created the BIGO Excellence Scholarship Fund for Nanyang Technological University, specifically for undergraduates of Data Science and AI in the school of Computer Science and Engineering. The value of the scholarship fund is S$500,000. The named fund will exist into perpetuity and will go towards funding two (2) graduating students a sum of S$10,000 each, for every year starting 2020. Jason Hu, BIGO President delivering his keynote speech Jason Hu BIGO President (on left) with Prof Alan Chan NTU (on right) with a copy of the signed scholarship agreement In a scholarship signing ceremony hosted at NTU today, BIGO also announced that they are keen to be more entrenched in the search for young talent within the walls of the university. They have committed to actively engage budding young talent through intensive practicum sessions and internships, going so far as to hire these interns as permanent staff should their performance be satisfactory. What makes the internship unique at BIGO is that they offer an opportunity to visit any of the 20 offices around the world as part of the internship experience. BIGO Technology is looking to increase the total number of technical hires in Singapore to around 500 by the end of 2022 and expects to ignite interest in NTU students to explore the possibility of working at BIGO. Professor Alan Chan, Vice President for NTU's Office for Alumni and Advancement adds "BIGO's donation is significant not just because of the monetary value, but also because of the expert level opportunity and interaction it opens up for our students. The "start-to-finish" type of involvement shows us their commitment to better the level of AI not only to the school but to the whole tech community and industry in Singapore." BIGO's President Jason Hu says "Given the dynamic Singapore IT and AI landscape, we are anxious to groom and retain young talents for BIGO. As a tech company, we want to ensure that we will stay competitive in the AI field, this means we will be aggressively pursuing AI talents not just from universities but from the global pool as well. By doing so, we are confident that we will be able to improve and upgrade the standard of AI experts in Singapore and move the standard of BIGO's AI to the next level." Other than the signing ceremony, NTU professors and BIGO AI experts engaged in a vibrant panel discussion about the AI landscape in Singapore and the resulting impact it has on lives as well as the future of an integrated AI world. The open discussion also touched on the topic of 500 technical positions that would be created by 2022 as it was a point of interest for graduating students. BIGO hopes that with the scholarship and holistic approach, they will be able generate an ecosystem for IT related experts in Singapore, giving more dimension to the landscape here. This will in turn attract more talent from around the world, allowing for a more vibrant and conducive platform for skills transference and interaction. About BIGO Technology Pte Ltd BIGO Technology Pte. Ltd. is a fast-growing Singapore Internet company established in 2014. We focus on video broadcast and VoIP related products and services all over the world. Our products include BIGO LIVE (mobile live stream community), LIKE (magic video maker community), imo (global video communication app). BIGO's headquarters and regional centers are focused on building Artificial Intelligence capabilities and enhancements specifically for localization and country specific requirements. BIGO aims to provide their users with a world class experience through their cutting-edge technology. Building a global and inspiring social community based on live-broadcasting and video service. BIGO encourages people to share their creativity, passion and happiness in life and make the world a better place. BIGO LIVE and LIKE has a total of 78.7 million monthly active users around the world while imo has 211 million monthly active users. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190606/2486397-2-aPhoto - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190606/2486397-2-b Related Links :http://www.bigo.tv
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Announcing the 2019 Eye Level Literary Award for Child Authors
- As a global educational company, Eye Level is proud to recognize the writing talent of children around the world.- Contest is open to young writers from the US, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Thailand.BANGKOK, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye Level, a recognized leader in the education industry, is delighted to announce that registration for the annual Eye Level Literary Award is now open till July 31, 2019, for children between the ages of 4 and 9. Over the last two decades, the Eye Level Literary Award has recognized creativity and excellence in writing; this year, the focus of the contest will be on illustrated writing. Details on registration can be found at MyEyeLevel.com. and the topic will be announced on the day of the event in August. Registered contestants will have to produce a drawing along with 50 written words to describe it. Practice topics can be obtained by contacting the local Eye Level learning centers and children can get an idea about the output of the contest by watching the video posted on the website. Global Awards Ceremony of the 2018 Eye Level Literary Award Local judges will select finalists at the country level and three global winners will be appointed by official judges of Eye Level. The Global Award winners will receive a free trip to Seoul along with a tour of this magnificent capital city over a three-day period. As can be expected, the winners will be accompanied by one parent or guardian to attend a formal ceremony. For every registration to the Eye Level Literary Award, Eye Level will donate $1 to Save the Children, an international organization dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world through education and socioeconomic opportunities. This charitable effort is being coordinated by the World Youth & Culture Foundation and the Daekyo Culture Foundation. About Eye Level As of 2019, more than 2 million children from 18 countries have experienced Eye Level programs. In essence, the Eye Level programs begin with a diagnostic test followed by one-on-one coaching and self-directed learning, leading to mastery learning. This is derived from Noonnoppi, Eye Level's Korean domestic brand that translates into "eye level." At learning centers around the world, the Eye Level curriculum is delivered in such a way to foment a love for learning. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190530/2482009-1 Related Links :http://MyEyeLevel.com
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MINDs Lab to Feature AI-based English Education App, Smart Factory, Smart City at CES Asia 2019
SHANGHAI, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korean AI company MINDs Lab, a member company of the Born2Global Centre, will be showcasing its latest AI technologies and mobile applications at CES Asia 2019 (Hall N3 -3461). MINDs Lab will be participating in CES Asia 2019 to introduce its AI platform “maum AI”. MINDs Lab will be participating in CES Asia 2019, held in Shanghai from June 11 to 13, to introduce its AI platform, "maum AI," as well as an English conversation-learning application and AI-based smart factory/city solutions. MINDs Lab is a major Korean AI company that has set the record for the highest sales in the domestic market for a single AI product. Currently, the company is engaged in projects in various areas: APIs (AI engines), smart factory/city solutions, AI-based English language education, and AI-based hybrid customer service centers. MINDs Lab will be introducing a wide range of AI solutions at CES Asia 2019, including an AI-based English language education service and smart factory/city solutions. The AI English education service will be showcased via "mAI English," an AI-based English conversation mobile application that was launched in Korea in May. The application is based on AI technology that is capable of assessing the user's accuracy of pronunciation and linguistic articulation and enables the user to practice English speaking skills anywhere and at any time through conversations with an AI partner. The technology can be offered as a B2B solution, which is applicable not only to mobile applications like mAI English but also voice recognition technology, AI voice production technology, or even chatbot technology. The AI smart factory and smart city solutions, which are combinations of IoT technology and the latest AI algorithms, are also worthy of note. MINDs Lab's smart factory framework, "maum MAAL," collects and analyzes data in real-time through an AI deep-learning algorithm, allowing it to increase the efficiency and productivity of the entire production process by determining optimum input levels, production amounts, temperatures, speeds, and other aspects of production. Since 2017 to this date, MINDs Lab successfully implemented a large-scale smart factory project with the global steel corporation POSCO. MINDs Lab's smart city project, which includes solutions for recognizing car license plate numbers, text, and car models and detecting cars through video footage, is being conducted with Seoul Metropolitan Government. The company is also working on a project with Suwon City to detect and analyze abnormal behavior via CCTV footage. A project with Daegu Metropolitan Government to create Korea's first AI-based complaint consultation chatbot ("Ddubot") resulted in the city of Daegu achieving the fastest complaint processing time among local governments in Korea. A MINDs Lab spokesperson said, "Our AI platform 'maum AI' is a general-purpose AI platform that can be used with diverse AI algorithms, engines, and data. Through CES Asia, we hope to find Chinese partners with high potential." For more detailed information on MINDs Lab, visit https://www.mindslab.ai/en Media Contact MINDs Lab: yenayoo@mindslab.ai Born2Global Centre: jlee@born2global.com Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20190604/2486404-1
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Hailiang Education Group Inc. Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for Fiscal Year 2019
HANGZHOU, China, June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailiang Education Group Inc. (Nasdaq: HLG) ("Hailiang Education (HLG)" or the "Company"), an educational services provider of private primary, middle and high schools in China, announced today the results of the Company's 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("2019 AGM") held on June 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. local time in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. At the 2019 AGM the Company's shareholders: Re-elected Mr. Ming Wang, Mr. Cuiwei Ye, Mr. Ken He, Mr. Xiaofeng Cheng and Mr. Xiaohua Gu as directors of the Company to hold office until the next annual general meeting; Authorized the Board of Directors to fix the remuneration of the directors; Approved, ratified and confirmed the appointment of KPMG Huazhen LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the year ending June 30, 2019, and authorized the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration. A Q&A session was also held during the meeting. For meeting minutes please visit: http://ir.hailiangedu.com/index.php/events_c About Hailiang Education Group Inc. Hailiang Education (Nasdaq: HLG) is one of the largest primary, middle, and high school educational service providers in China. The Company primarily focuses on providing distinguished, specialized, and internationalized education. Hailiang Education is dedicated to providing students with high-quality primary, middle, and high school, and international educational services and highly values the quality of students' life, study, and development. Hailiang Education adapts its education services based upon its students' individual aptitudes. Hailiang Education is devoted to improving its students' academic capabilities, cultural accomplishments, and international perspectives. Hailiang Education operates multilingual classrooms and languages used include Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and French. In addition, Hailiang Education has launched various diversified high-quality courses, such as Mathematical Olympiad courses, A-level courses, Australia Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) courses, IELTS courses, TOEFL courses, as well as SAT courses. The Company has also formed extensive cooperative relations with more than 200 educational institutions and universities globally. Hailiang Education is committed to making great effort to provide its students with greater opportunities to enroll in well-known domestic or international universities to further their education. For more information, please visit http://ir.hailiangedu.com. Contacts: Mr. Litao Qiu Board Secretary Hailiang Education Group Inc. Phone: +86-571-5812-1974 Email: ir@hailiangeducation.com Ms. Tina Xiao Ascent Investor Relations LLC Phone: +1-917-609-0333 Email: tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hailiang-education-group-inc-announces-results-of-annual-general-meeting-of-shareholders-for-fiscal-year-2019-300863343.htmlRelated Links :http://ir.hailiangedu.com
