Kowloon Motor Bus

Over 70 Hopeful Startups Primed for Hong Kong Mega Event of EPiC 2024 Grand Finale

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

This year, HKSTP has handpicked a star judging panel of leading figures from the Hong Kong innovation scene to determine the winners at EPiC 2024.

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  • This year, HKSTP has handpicked a star judging panel of leading figures from the Hong Kong innovation scene to determine the winners at EPiC 2024.
  • The current Grand Finale final judges include:
    Ar Donald Choi, JP, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Chinachem Group;
    Jonathan Chiu, Hong Kong President, Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited.
  • Photo 1: HKSTP successfully completed regional Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 (EPiC) Hong Kong Semi-final on 29 February 2024, with 12 of the Hong Kong's brightest innovators selected to participate in EPiC 2024 Grand Finale on 26 April 2024.
  • Photo 2: HKSTP successfully completed regional Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 (EPiC) Stuttgart Semi-final on 4-5 March 2024, with 20 of the European brightest innovators selected to participate in EPiC 2024 Grand Finale on 26 April 2024.

Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen sign innovative Twin City Agreement in boost to UAE-China bilateral ties

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, the agreement was announced during the inaugural 'Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum' ('ADSZIF') held in Shenzhen from 25 – 26 January 2024.

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  • Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, the agreement was announced during the inaugural 'Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum' ('ADSZIF') held in Shenzhen from 25 – 26 January 2024.
  • "Abu Dhabi has its sights firmly set on being a global pioneer in sustainable and smart urban development.
  • The inaugural Abu Dhabi x Shenzhen Innovation Forum has been an overwhelming success and marks a new era for UAE-China relations.
  • "Shenzhen is delighted to sign the Twin City agreement with Abu Dhabi and looks forward to working directly with DMT to exchange ideas and collaborate on smart city strategy.

Hong Kong operator KMB celebrates 90th birthday with launch of next-generation Enviro500EV from NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis

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Monday, April 24, 2023

LARBERT, United Kingdom , April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that it has delivered the first next-generation Enviro500EV zero-emission double deck buses to The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (“KMB”) in time for the operator’s celebration of its 90th birthday.

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  • KMB was founded in April 1933 as the Hong Kong Government introduced a system of exclusive services for the city’s bus network that continues to this day, with KMB running on over 400 routes covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories as the city’s largest franchised bus operator.
  • As it celebrates its 90th birthday, the operator is looking firmly to the future with the unveiling of its first Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV electric double decker.
  • Part of the manufacturer’s next generation of zero-emission buses, the three-axle vehicle has been designed in-house by Alexander Dennis and fully built in the company’s production network.
  • “Happy birthday to KMB, who have been Hong Kong’s Heartbeat of the City for 90 years,” commented Paul Davies, President & Managing Director, Alexander Dennis.

NFI subsidiary ADL continues Hong Kong innovation and expansion with first electric bus order, for 10 double-deck Enviro500EVs, from KMB

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The zero-emission Enviro500EV will be ADLs first electric double deck buses in the Asia-Pacific region and will continue a long tradition of innovation for the Hong Kong bus market.

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  • The zero-emission Enviro500EV will be ADLs first electric double deck buses in the Asia-Pacific region and will continue a long tradition of innovation for the Hong Kong bus market.
  • Each of the integral Enviro500EV will be able to carry up to 130 passengers, ensuring capacity is maintained for Hong Kongs busy bus services.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in five countries.
  • NFI also operates the Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC), the first and only innovation lab of its kind dedicated to advancing bus and coach technology and providing workforce development.

JCB and BOCHK announce JCB Contactless acceptance in the e-payment system of KMB and LWB in Hong Kong

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

JCB logo is shown on the contactless payment reader to emphasize JCB Contactless payment in service.

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  • JCB logo is shown on the contactless payment reader to emphasize JCB Contactless payment in service.
  • "We value customer payment experience," said Tomoya Ichino, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Limited, who is responsible for business in Hong Kong & Macao.
  • "Following the launch of JCB Contactless payment on KMB and LWB buses, our cardmembers can just put their JCB Card or an e-wallet device to pay bus fares in no time.
  • Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK") is a leading commercial banking group in Hong Kong with strong market positions in all major businesses.

GetSwift to Host Virtual Roadshow on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

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Monday, June 21, 2021

GetSwift Technologies Limited (NEO: GSW) (GetSwift or the Company), a leading provider of last mile SaaS logistics technology, will hold a virtual roadshow on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to present an overview of the Companys strategy to accelerate its revenue growth and progress of OTC listing.

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  • GetSwift Technologies Limited (NEO: GSW) (GetSwift or the Company), a leading provider of last mile SaaS logistics technology, will hold a virtual roadshow on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to present an overview of the Companys strategy to accelerate its revenue growth and progress of OTC listing.
  • GetSwift Chief Executive Officer Bane Hunter, President and Co-Founder Joel MacDonald and Chief Operating Officer Rob Bardunias will host the virtual roadshow, followed by a question-and-answer session.
  • Interested shareholders can submit their questions ahead of the call via email to [email protected] and management will answer them during the Q&A period.
  • The virtual roadshow will be accompanied by a presentation, which can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the companys website here .

Bulletproof 'Secure Cloud Advantage' Roadshow celebrates 10-year anniversary February 24 - 25, 2021

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Of course, no 10th anniversary would be complete without some surprises, but the Bulletproof team is mum on those.

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  • Of course, no 10th anniversary would be complete without some surprises, but the Bulletproof team is mum on those.
  • Jason Brommet, Head of Modern Work & Security, Microsoft Canada
    The Bulletproof Roadshow would not be possible without the support of partners.
  • For more information on or to register for the 2021 Bulletproof Roadshow, visit the event page:bulletproofsi.com/roadshow.
  • For more information on the 2020 Bulletproof Roadshow, visit the event page: bulletproofsi.com/roadshow

Roland DGA's First "Business Builder" Demo Days Roadshow Event a Big Success - Schedule Released for Additional Stops

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

According to John Reinke, owner of Pacific Coast Sign Supply, the first Roland DGA roadshow was a big success.

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  • According to John Reinke, owner of Pacific Coast Sign Supply, the first Roland DGA roadshow was a big success.
  • Roland DGA has also released additional dates and locations for its Demo Days Roadshow schedule further into 2020, for a total of six stops so far and more coming soon.
  • To view the complete Demo Days Roadshow schedule or arrange an exclusive appointment at a stop in your area, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/sites/business-builder-events .
  • Roland DGA Corporation serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation.

9th annual Bulletproof 'Secure Cloud Advantage' Roadshow goes virtual on June 3rd

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

"For the last 8 years the Bulletproof Roadshow has been an annual 3 city, 3 day in-person event," says Bulletproof CEO, Chris Johnston.

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  • "For the last 8 years the Bulletproof Roadshow has been an annual 3 city, 3 day in-person event," says Bulletproof CEO, Chris Johnston.
  • "I'm pleased to join the Bulletproof team at their upcoming roadshow to bring partners and customers together."
  • For more information on or to register for the 2020 Bulletproof Roadshow [Virtual Edition], visit the event page: bulletproofsi.com/roadshow .
  • For more information on the 2020 Bulletproof Roadshow, visit the event page: bulletproofsi.com/roadshow

WestPark Capital Responds To COVID-19 By Launching Global Interactive Online Investor Roadshow Covering 30 Countries And 15 Languages

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Global Online Investor Roadshow (GOIR) is tailor-made for the new challenges presented by COVID-19.

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  • Global Online Investor Roadshow (GOIR) is tailor-made for the new challenges presented by COVID-19.
  • By invitation only, the roadshow is composed of four interactive online sessions to be held in one week, covering four major regions globally, with each region covering multiple countries.
  • GOIR is the biggest online investor conference of its kind with the broadest reach in terms of regional and time zone coverage, and number of languages with simultaneous interpretation.
  • "Under the current environment, interactive online roadshows will be a key way for doing private placements moving forward," saidRichard Rappaport, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of WestPark Capital.