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HKU holds Entrance Scholarships Award Ceremony for 2023-24

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金曜日, 4月 26, 2024
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HONG KONG, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held the HKU Entrance Scholarships Award Ceremony on April 19 (Friday) to recognise outstanding academic and non-academic achievements of students admitted to the University in the 2023-24 academic year.

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  • HONG KONG, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held the HKU Entrance Scholarships Award Ceremony on April 19 (Friday) to recognise outstanding academic and non-academic achievements of students admitted to the University in the 2023-24 academic year.
  • The Acting President of HKU, Professor Richard Wong, gave an opening remark at the Ceremony.
  • Benefactors of the 'Hon Ping Entrance Scholarship for Nigerian Students', 'Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman's Scholarship' and 'Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship', 'Lee Shau Kee Scholarships' and 'Lee Shau Kee Top Athletes Scholarship', 'M.
  • Penelope Septier, who received an HKU Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Talents, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at HKU as part of her dual degree programme with the French university Sciences Po.

University of Chicago engages in collaborative financial education project in Hong Kong

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Through funding and leadership from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative (UCFEI) along with the Education University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong Family Welfare Society , and CoCoon Foundation have co-created the "Jockey Club Financial Education for Students" project.

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  • CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Through funding and leadership from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative (UCFEI) along with the Education University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong Family Welfare Society , and CoCoon Foundation have co-created the "Jockey Club Financial Education for Students" project.
  • Its aim is to provide timely learning materials, teacher training, and relevant supporting resources to ensure an inclusive school-based implementation of financial education for upper primary school students in Hong Kong.
  • Furthermore, the project will offer parent-child financial education workshops and seminars, fostering a holistic approach to financial education.
  • The "Jockey Club Financial Education for Students" project endeavors to transform the financial landscape of Hong Kong by empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial success and personal well-being.

International Experts Gather at CLAP@JC Conference in Hong Kong to Discuss Career & Life Development for Youth in 21st Century Digital Era

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水曜日, 3月 13, 2024
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He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.

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  • He highlighted that society has now begun to embrace a diversity of choices when it comes to defining a fulfilling and fulfilled life.
  • he shared results from the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), highlighting findings related to the well-being and career development of Hong Kong students.
  • A systematised CLD framework, "Hong Kong Benchmarks for Career & Life Development" (HKBM) has been developed and benchmarked against global best-practice and is now being implemented in one-third of Hong Kong secondary schools and over 115 non-profit youth centres.
  • Thus far, CLAP@JC has engaged 122 local secondary schools, 115 nonprofit youth-service units, and 3,700 employers in its network.

PA Media Group Acquires Leading Horse Racing Data Company, iRace Media

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火曜日, 10月 3, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.
  • It also produces the award-winning publication "iRace," the most extensive racing form guide for consumers in Asia.
  • Clive Marshall, CEO PA Media Group, commented, "PA has delivered content and data with unrivalled accuracy and integrity to our customers in the racing world for over 60 years.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this journey with PA Betting Services," said Steve Levar, Founder & CEO of iRace Media.

PA Media Group Acquires Leading Horse Racing Data Company, iRace Media

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火曜日, 10月 3, 2023
Database, Tabcorp, Knowledge, Acquisition, B2B, Hong Kong Jockey Club, IRacing

LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Media Group extends global racing position with acquisition of Asian racing data specialist, iRace Media.
  • It also produces the award-winning publication "iRace," the most extensive racing form guide for consumers in Asia.
  • Clive Marshall, CEO PA Media Group, commented, "PA has delivered content and data with unrivalled accuracy and integrity to our customers in the racing world for over 60 years.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this journey with PA Betting Services," said Steve Levar, Founder & CEO of iRace Media.

Jockey Club closes Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum with call for global multi-level collaboration in quest for fairer societies

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火曜日, 9月 12, 2023
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HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The third Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, concluded successfully today (12 September) at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The third Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, concluded successfully today (12 September) at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong.
  • This is the reason for the Institute of Philanthropy – the IoP – which our Chairman announced yesterday, and which the Club is backing with HK$5 billion."
  • However we also see it as providing a much-needed Asian voice in the global debate on philanthropy."
  • Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society.

Jockey Club announces Institute of Philanthropy - bringing together local, regional and global thought leadership for the betterment of society

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火曜日, 9月 12, 2023
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The opening ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee and Club Chairman Michael Lee.

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  • The opening ceremony was officiated by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee and Club Chairman Michael Lee.
  • With the mission of becoming a global "think-fund-do" tank for China and Asia, the IoP is dedicated to promoting philanthropic thought leadership at local, regional and global levels together with fellow foundations, philanthropic stakeholders and other institutions.
  • It helps that we have The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to turn to, for organising the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum, and a great deal more."
  • Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society.

Global Online Lottery Market Report 2023: Increased Internet Penetration Bolsters Growth

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火曜日, 5月 23, 2023
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DUBLIN, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Online Lottery Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Online Lottery Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The online lottery market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides online lottery market statistics, including the online lottery industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an online lottery market share, detailed online lottery market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the online lottery industry.
  • Major companies operating in the online lottery market are focused on innovating new platforms to strengthen their position in the market.
  • The increased internet penetration is expected to boost the growth of the online lottery market going forward.

Global Sports Betting Market to Grow by $139.26 Billion During 2023-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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火曜日, 5月 2, 2023
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This study identifies the emergence of machine learning in sports betting as one of the prime reasons driving the sports betting market growth during the next few years.

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  • This study identifies the emergence of machine learning in sports betting as one of the prime reasons driving the sports betting market growth during the next few years.
  • Also, increasing popularity of e-sports tournaments and rising consolidation in sports betting market will lead to sizable demand in the market.
  • Also, the sports betting market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.
  • The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

ENNISMORE ANNOUNCES SARA AQEL AS EXECUTIVE CHEF OF FI'LIA GLOBALLY

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水曜日, 4月 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennismore - the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company - today announces the appointment of Chef Sara Aqel as the global Executive Chef of Fi'lia, the award-winning Italian restaurant concept that continues to expand worldwide. The appointment will see Chef Aqel - the 26-year-old Palestenian-Jordanian Chef who trained with the team of Michelin star Chef Massimo Bottura - expand her current role from Chef de Cuisine of Fi'lia Dubai to now oversee sister Fi'lia locations in Miami's SLS Brickell and South Beach locations and SLS Baha Mar in the Bahamas, with a fifth location in Paris to open this year.

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  • NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennismore - the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company - today announces the appointment of Chef Sara Aqel as the global Executive Chef of Fi'lia, the award-winning Italian restaurant concept that continues to expand worldwide.
  • Chadi Farhat, Brand COO, Ennismoresaid: "We are very proud to see Sara expanding her role at Fi'lia as our new Executive Chef.
  • Sara not only brings her leadership and culinary expertise to the team, but also her passion for bringing people together through authentic dining experiences."
  • Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart.