(From left to right) Mr. Michael Chan, Deputy Academic Director (Design) of Hong Kong Design Institute; Mr. Chris Dobson, Principal of Eight Inc.; Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre; and Dr. Edmund Lee, Executive Director of Hong Kong Design Centre attended the Media Preview of KODW 2019 today. Taking a human-centred design approach, KODW 2019 will have speakers and workshop leaders to discuss how design, digital and technology can transform the challenges the world is facing into opportunities, enhance our quality of life, and make Hong Kong a more dynamic, inclusive, innovative, sustainable and liveable city. The event promises to fire the imagination and outline new possibilities for future design-led innovation for the city. These are all in line with the HKSAR Government's efforts to promote good design and the creative industries and to transform Hong Kong into a world-class smart city. … [Read more...] about Knowledge of Design Week 2019
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VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 6
“The Vietnamese manufacturing sector returned to growth in June, thanks to COVID-19 being brought under control and subsequent improvements in customer demand within Viet Nam,” Andrew Harker, Economics Director at IHS Markit, said, noting the main hurdle to a strengthening recovery is likely to be the performance of the global economy, which is still suffering due to the virus. New export orders continued to fall, while firms again cited difficulties in securing inputs from abroad. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 6
Announcement on the Completion of the New Manulife-ESR Joint Venture’s Acquisition of PGGM’s Real Estate Portfolio for RMB1.7 Billion
About ESR ESR is the largest APAC focused logistics real estate platform by gross floor area (GFA) and by value of the assets owned directly and by the funds and investment vehicles it manages. Co-founded by its senior management team and Warburg Pincus, ESR and the funds and investment vehicles it manages are backed by some of the world's preeminent investors including APG, SK Holdings, JD.com, CPP Investments, OMERS, PGGM, Ping An and Allianz Real Estate. The ESR platform spans across the People's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and India. As of 31 December 2019, the fair value of the properties directly held by ESR and the assets under management with respect to the funds and investment vehicles managed by ESR recorded approximately US$22.1 billion, and GFA of properties completed and under development as well as GFA to be built on land held for future development comprised over 17.2 million sqm in total. ESR has been listed on the Main Board of The Stock … [Read more...] about Announcement on the Completion of the New Manulife-ESR Joint Venture’s Acquisition of PGGM’s Real Estate Portfolio for RMB1.7 Billion
Science and technology talents awarded with Gloden Globe Awards
The Golden Globe Awards and awards ceremony for outstanding female students in the field of science and technology in 2019 were held by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee. The Golden Globe Awards were first held in 2003 and has become a prestigious award for researchers and scientists. In 2019, four months after its launch, the organisers received a total of 45 admissions from 24 units, including 38 male and seven female nominees. There is one ethnic nominee, 25 doctorate holders, seven master degree holders, and 35 state employees. The youngest was born in 2003 and the oldest was born in 1984. This year, the nominees had to register online and send an introductory video about their studies, value of their research and future development. The organisers also received more admissions from people living and working abroad compared to previous years. The quality of the projects was also higher. Many nominees have led national projects that are practical and … [Read more...] about Science and technology talents awarded with Gloden Globe Awards
Fitch Ratings says Vietnam outperforms among Asia’s frontier sovereigns
“These factors should support Vietnam’s ‘BB’ rating, which we affirmed in April 2020 while revising the Outlook to Stable from Positive,” the agency said, noting that the Southeast Asian country still faces a number of challenges including contingent liability risks from State-owned enterprises and structural weaknesses in the banking sector. … [Read more...] about Fitch Ratings says Vietnam outperforms among Asia’s frontier sovereigns
