Hong Kong Baptist University

Global Technology Marketing Executive to Drive Revenue and Brand Growth for Chief Outsiders Clients

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Monday, June 12, 2023

She will apply her extensive data, technology, fintech, payments, industrial, and business services industry experience to help clients accelerate revenue and brand growth as a Fractional CMO.

Key Points: 
  • She will apply her extensive data, technology, fintech, payments, industrial, and business services industry experience to help clients accelerate revenue and brand growth as a Fractional CMO.
  • “A dynamic global marketing executive, Pattie applies her expertise in growth marketing spanning Fortune 500 and PE-backed companies to accelerate growth for startups and mid-market companies,” said Clay Spitz, Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders.
  • At Chief Outsiders, Pattie works with the CEOs of data, technology, financial services, business services, and industrial companies to accelerate revenue and brand growth .
  • As Global Director of Marketing and Communications at Tyco International, she brought the Tyco Flow Control brand to life, leading brand strategy, brand architecture, and 360° brand marketing globally.

Reaching Out to Schools – Privacy Commissioner Attends the “Media and Information Literacy” Education Webinar

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, earlier attended the “Media and Information Literacy” education webinar organised by Sing Tao Daily and gave a presentation to over 260 principals and teachers of primary and secondary schools as well as parents on “Say ‘No’ to Cyberbullying and Doxxing”.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, earlier attended the “Media and Information Literacy” education webinar organised by Sing Tao Daily and gave a presentation to over 260 principals and teachers of primary and secondary schools as well as parents on “Say ‘No’ to Cyberbullying and Doxxing”.
  • During the webinar, apart from explaining to participants how to handle cyberbullying behaviour, the Privacy Commissioner also highlighted the doxxing offences introduced by the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 and provided some practical advice on how to protect personal data privacy in the use of social media and instant messaging apps.
  • Please click here for the presentation deck (Chinese only).
  • The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (2nd from left), Editor in Chief of Sing Tao Daily and The Standard, Mr Ivan TONG Kam-piu (1st from left), Sing Tao New Media Business General Manager, Mr Ernest CHI Pan-year (1st from right), and Associate Professor of Practice Program, Department of Journalism, School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, Ms Bonnie CHIU Lai-yu (2nd from right), gave presentations at the webinar.

Together, We Fight the Virus – Privacy Commissioner Appealed to University Students to Join Hands to Fight the Pandemic and Say "No" To Doxxing

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, appealed to university students to join hands to fight the pandemic at the webinar entitled Doxxing is an offence Personal Privacy and Doxxing in the Digital Era organised by Hong Kong Baptist University on 8 March 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, appealed to university students to join hands to fight the pandemic at the webinar entitled Doxxing is an offence Personal Privacy and Doxxing in the Digital Era organised by Hong Kong Baptist University on 8 March 2022.
  • The Privacy Commissioner started the webinar by urging students to stay vigilant against COVID-19 by keeping personal hygiene and reducing social contact, so as to curb the spread of virus in the community.
  • The Privacy Commissioner then appealed to the students to say No to doxxing.
  • Together with Acting Assistant Privacy Commissioner (Legal, Global Affairs and Research), Mr Dennis NG, the Privacy Commissioner gave an overview of the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to the students.

Reaching Out to the Community – Privacy Commissioner Spoke at a Public Seminar of the Media Education Programme Organised by the Hong Kong Press Council

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Friday, November 11, 2022

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, attended a public seminar of the media education programme organised by the Hong Kong Press Council for secondary school students and teachers on 30 July 2022, and delivered a speech on Privacy and Freedom of the Press.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, attended a public seminar of the media education programme organised by the Hong Kong Press Council for secondary school students and teachers on 30 July 2022, and delivered a speech on Privacy and Freedom of the Press.
  • Please click here for the Privacy Commissioners presentation deck (Chinese only).
  • The Privacy Commissioner Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling (centre) took photo with (from left) Mr Keith KAM Woon-ting, Council Member of the The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong; Mr LO Wing-hung, Publisher of the Bastille Post; Ms Melissa Kaye PANG, Chairman of the Hong Kong Press Council; Mr CHAN King-cheung, Professor of Practice, Department of Journalism, the Hong Kong Baptist University; Prof. David WONG Chun-tung, Head of Department of Journalism and Communication, the Chu Hai College of Higher Education, Hong Kong; and Mr CHOI Chi-sum, General Secretary of the Society for Truth and Light.

Equinix Commits $50 Million to Global Foundation to Advance Digital Inclusion

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Equinix is making an initial financial commitment of $50 million in funding, through contribution of Equinix shares for the Equinix Foundation that will allow it to be a self-sustaining foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Equinix is making an initial financial commitment of $50 million in funding, through contribution of Equinix shares for the Equinix Foundation that will allow it to be a self-sustaining foundation.
  • The Foundation also intends to make impact investments with interest income earned contributing to Foundation assets while simultaneously supporting social programs.
  • Equinix employees will play a key role in shaping the Equinix Foundation, helping to identify and support community-driven nonprofits and social enterprises dedicated to closing the digital divide locally and globally.
  • Last year Equinix partnered with the Northern Virginia Community College and the NOVA Foundation to establish the Equinix Digital Infrastructure Scholarship that supports students pursuing data center careers.

Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition winning pieces go on display

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Monday, August 1, 2022

HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are fully open to the public at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) until 2 August.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 38th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 8th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are fully open to the public at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) until 2 August.
  • As one of the highlight events this year, the 23rd Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition award presentation ceremony was held on the opening day of the shows.
  • Open Group Best of Show Award, Title of design: The Dream of Butterfly, Designer: Yuen Ching-chi, Sponsor: Sharon Yuen Jewelry Design, Category: Pendant/Brooch
    The Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition is jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong.
  • - Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en/product
    - Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en/exhibitor-list
    - Winning pieces from Open Group and Student Group: https://bit.ly/38tpjYw
    The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade.

Understanding what determines the benefits of bribery

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.

Key Points: 
  • Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.
  • The researchers conducted statistical analysis to measure if correlations exist between bribery size, resulting company value, and 11 other factors.
  • There was a relative correlation between benefits and legal efficiency, suggesting that benefits would be larger if no efficient legal enforcement is in place in a bribe-taking country.
  • Yan-Leung Cheung, P. Raghavendra Rau, Aris Stouraitis (2020) What Determines the Return to Bribery?

Understanding what determines the benefits of bribery

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 7, 2022

Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.

Key Points: 
  • Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.
  • The researchers conducted statistical analysis to measure if correlations exist between bribery size, resulting company value, and 11 other factors.
  • There was a relative correlation between benefits and legal efficiency, suggesting that benefits would be larger if no efficient legal enforcement is in place in a bribe-taking country.
  • Yan-Leung Cheung, P. Raghavendra Rau, Aris Stouraitis (2020) What Determines the Return to Bribery?

Xinhua Silk Road: Master Kong wins 2021 Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Award

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Chinese food and beverage giant Master Kong, also known as Tingyi Holding Corp., has recently won the Hong Kong Corporate Governance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Excellence Award 2021 for excellent ESG performance.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Chinese food and beverage giant Master Kong, also known as Tingyi Holding Corp., has recently won the Hong Kong Corporate Governance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Excellence Award 2021 for excellent ESG performance.
  • After being selected as an outstanding case in a report issued by the United Nations Development Programme, Master Kong has become a participant of the United Nations Global Compact.
  • Besides, the company believes that solid corporate governance plays a vital role in advancing the company's long-term development and shining its corporate value," said Ms. TSENG Chien, executive director of Master Kong.
  • Inaugurated in 2007, the Awards, designed to encourage improvement in corporate governance and ESG of listed companies in Hong Kong, are conferred annually by the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies and the Centre for Corporate Governance and Financial Policy , Hong Kong Baptist University.

Hong Kong Tourism Board: Hong Kong Successfully Hosts the 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine for the First Time

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 December 2021 - The 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM), one of the world's largest academic events in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), was successfully held in Hong Kong for the first time at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4 December 2021.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 December 2021 - The 18th World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM), one of the world's largest academic events in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), was successfully held in Hong Kong for the first time at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4 December 2021.
  • Mr. Ma Jianzhong, President of WFCMS, said, "We are pleased to host this edition of WCCM in Hong Kong for the first time.
  • Apart from TCM, Hong Kong will continue to leverage the city's advantages as an East-meets-West showcase to promote the very best of Chinese heritage."
  • The National Administration of TCM and the Hong Kong Food and Health Bureau acted as advisors, and it was organised by the WFCMS, along with the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association and the WFCM (Hong Kong) Council Members Association as local hosts.