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Burns & Levinson Announces Robert Chow Named Co-Chair of Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Group

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that partner Robert Chow has been named Co-Chair of the firm's Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Group.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that partner Robert Chow has been named Co-Chair of the firm's Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Group.
  • The group advises venture capital funds and angel investors on their investments in portfolio companies, and guides startups through the complexities of venture capital financings and the day-to-day challenges of growing their businesses.
  • With deep experience on both sides of financing transactions, the group often cultivates business relationships between the firm's venture capital fund clients, angel investors and the startups and emerging growth companies it represents.
  • Chow brings over 25 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies and venture capital investors on corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and licensing, and commercial matters to his new role.

Merck Announces Appointment of Head of China & International for Healthcare

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that Hong Chow will join its Healthcare business sector as Head of China & International on October 1.

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  • Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that Hong Chow will join its Healthcare business sector as Head of China & International on October 1.
  • Chow will report to Peter Guenter, Member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Healthcare.
  • She will serve as a member of the Healthcare Executive Committee, and be based in Shanghai, China.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210723005186/en/
    Merck Announces Appointment of Head of China & International for Healthcare (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hongs international experience and strong track record of bringing innovative medicines to patients in need across both developed and emerging markets, most notably China, will help drive our companys strategic priorities, said Guenter.

Frontier Medicines Appoints Seasoned Executive Gregory Chow as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Medicines, Corp., a precision medicine company drugging challenging protein targets to develop breakthrough medicines that change the course of human diseases, today announced the appointment of Gregory Chow as chief financial officer.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Medicines, Corp., a precision medicine company drugging challenging protein targets to develop breakthrough medicines that change the course of human diseases, today announced the appointment of Gregory Chow as chief financial officer.
  • Mr. Chow joins the company from Aptose Biosciences Inc., where he was previously the executive vice president and chief financial officer.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Greg to our senior leadership team," said Chris Varma, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Frontier Medicines.
  • Most recently, Mr. Chow was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Aptose Biosciences Inc., where he served in various senior roles and led financing activities, operations, administrative functions and the up-listing of Aptose to Nasdaq.

14th Asian Financial Forum held online next week

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

HONG KONG, Jan 13, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be held as an online event on 18 and 19 January (Monday and Tuesday).

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  • HONG KONG, Jan 13, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be held as an online event on 18 and 19 January (Monday and Tuesday).
  • Introducing the highlights of this year's Asian Financial Forum at today's press conference are: Duncan Chiu, Executive Director, Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association; Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; Mary Huen, Chairperson, 2021 Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, Standard Chartered; and Wilson Chow, Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader, PwC [L-R]
    Under the theme "Reshaping the World Economic Landscape", the 14th Asian Financial Forum will be held on 18 and 19 January 2021 (Monday and Tuesday) on a virtual platform.
  • The picture shows one of the sessions at the 13th Asian Financial Forum.
  • The online forum will cover more than 50 sessions from 8:30am to 10pm, Hong Kong time, allowing people from different time zones to participate."

JNA Awards Honourees adopt game-changing technologies to drive growth, transform jewellery world

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Southeast Asia leading jewellery manufacturer and retailer, Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Companyof Vietnam believes that sustainable business practices will further improve its long-term profitability.

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  • Southeast Asia leading jewellery manufacturer and retailer, Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Companyof Vietnam believes that sustainable business practices will further improve its long-term profitability.
  • The shift from handmade to CAD/CAM has shortened the production time for 1,500 pieces of jewellery from one month to 12 days.
  • Established by Informa Markets Jewellery since 2012, the 2020 JNA Awards Honourees were recognised and the Recipients were announced in the first-ever hybrid JNA Awards Ceremony in October.
  • JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group and Shanghai Diamond Exchange, alongside Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Limited.

JNA Awards Honourees shine in world of omnichannel retail

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JNA Awards Honourees are successfully navigating the new normal by making their omnichannel retail strategies work for them.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --JNA Awards Honourees are successfully navigating the new normal by making their omnichannel retail strategies work for them.
  • Distinctly different in terms of the brand experience they offer, they are continuously refining their approach to omnichannel retail- proof that achieving customer experience excellence is a never-ending journey.
  • Kashi's safety protocols video likewise gained more than 140,000 views across different platforms, proving its strong presence in the digital world.
  • JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group and Shanghai Diamond Exchange, alongside Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Limited.

Thousands tune in for JNA Awards 2020 hybrid ceremony

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

HONG KONG, Nov. 4,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The JNA Awards 2020 broke new ground by being the first business-to-business event in the global jewellery and gemstone industry to combine both live and virtual elements in a highly successful hybrid ceremony.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 4,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The JNA Awards 2020 broke new ground by being the first business-to-business event in the global jewellery and gemstone industry to combine both live and virtual elements in a highly successful hybrid ceremony.
  • Informa Markets Jewellery, organiser of the JNA Awards, developed the innovative new format in response to existing restrictions on mass gatherings andtravel, and other challenges brought about by the pandemic.
  • One thing that didn't change was the palpable excitement felt by both Honourees and guests, as the JNA Awards only named this year's Recipients during the hybrid ceremony.
  • JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group and Shanghai Diamond Exchange, alongside Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Ltd.

JNA Awards 2020 feted outstanding industry leaders in first hybrid ceremony

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Letitia Chow, Chairperson & Founder of JNA Awards at Informa Markets Jewellery remarked, "The Honourees and Recipients at the JNA Awards 2020 have displayed great perseverance, innovation and agility.

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  • Letitia Chow, Chairperson & Founder of JNA Awards at Informa Markets Jewellery remarked, "The Honourees and Recipients at the JNA Awards 2020 have displayed great perseverance, innovation and agility.
  • Commenting on the 2020 JNA Awards, James Courage, one of the principal judges of the Awards shared, "Entries for this year showcased an innovative and effective response to COVID-19.
  • Albert Cheng, another principal judges of the Awards expressed, "I thought that the participation rate and quality of entries to the JNA Awards 2020 would be compromised because of the COVID-19 situation.
  • JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, and Shanghai Diamond Exchange; alongside Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Limited.

Hong Kong industry veterans to receive highest honours at JNA Awards 2020

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

HONG KONG, Oct.8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Ma, Chief Executive Officer of Lee Heng Diamond Group and Kent Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, longstanding pillars of the global jewellery industry, are the Recipients of JNA Awards 2020's highest accolade the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct.8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Ma, Chief Executive Officer of Lee Heng Diamond Group and Kent Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, longstanding pillars of the global jewellery industry, are the Recipients of JNA Awards 2020's highest accolade the Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • "Lawrence and Kent are both legendary figures who have thrived through the ups and downs of the jewellery industry in the last four decades.
  • Commenting on the award, Ma said, "I am overwhelmed and excited to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the JNA Awards this year.
  • JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Shanghai Diamond Exchange, and DANAT, alongside Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Limited.

JNA Awards 2020 Ceremony goes virtual

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

HONG KONG, Sept. 8,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated list of Recipients of the JNA Awards 2020 will be revealed to a global audience, in a virtual awards ceremony, to celebrate excellence in the jewellery and gemstone industry, on the first day of Jewellery & Gem Digital World (J&G Digital World), at 8pm (Hong Kong time) on 27 October.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 8,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated list of Recipients of the JNA Awards 2020 will be revealed to a global audience, in a virtual awards ceremony, to celebrate excellence in the jewellery and gemstone industry, on the first day of Jewellery & Gem Digital World (J&G Digital World), at 8pm (Hong Kong time) on 27 October.
  • Commenting on the JNA Awards' virtual ceremony, David Bondi, Senior Vice President of Informa Markets in Asia, said, "It is indeed exciting to celebrate the achievements of the industry with a global audience.
  • Letitia Chow, Chairperson of the JNA Awards and Director of Business Development-- Jewellery Group at Informa Markets Jewellery, commented, "JNA Awards Honourees have always demonstrated great perseverance, innovation and adaptability.
  • JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Shanghai Diamond Exchange and DANAT, together with Honoured Partners KGK Group and Guangdong Land (Shenzhen) Limited.