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2023 Future Tech Pavilion- Exploring Taiwan's Key Technological Advancements and Global Tech Exchange

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The global trend forums will delve into three key areas: Semiconductor, Space Technology, and Net Zero Technology.

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  • The global trend forums will delve into three key areas: Semiconductor, Space Technology, and Net Zero Technology.
  • They will also address disruptive innovations in space technology, with global experts from industry and academia discussing cutting-edge topics.
  • Additionally, the forums will focus on new opportunities in global net-zero technology and sustainable goals, exploring Taiwan's role in sustaining the future in the era of net-zero technology.
  • The 2023 Future Tech Pavilion brings together talent from around the world, fosters an environment for business matchmaking, and initiates discussions on core technological topics.

Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Releases Fall 2023 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced the results of its Fall 2023 Industry Outlook Survey.

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  • The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced the results of its Fall 2023 Industry Outlook Survey.
  • The semi-annual report updated the opinions, experiences and predictions of nearly 80 hotel asset managers from the earlier spring conference survey with a focus on budgetary predictions and potential causes of industry concern.
  • In total, 77 asset managers, comprising approximately one-third of membership, participated in the survey.
  • “2023 continues to provide positive results and optimistic outlooks from our membership,” said Derrick Yee, CHAM, HAMA president and Placemakr vice president of asset management.

Pan Asian Mortgage Celebrates its 21st Anniversary

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Empowering Hong Kong people to achieve the dreams of home ownership with commitment to innovation, integrity and partnership

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  • Empowering Hong Kong people to achieve the dreams of home ownership with commitment to innovation, integrity and partnership
    HONG KONG, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Kong-based innovative financial services company Pan Asian Mortgage Co. Ltd. ("Pan Asian" or the "Company") hosted a cocktail reception today at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong to celebrate its 21st anniversary.
  • Responding to the pressing needs of the community, Pan Asian pioneered the world's first 140% LTV negative equity mortgage refinancing program.
  • LAI Siu Yan, Chief Operating Officer of Pan Asian, said, "Over the past 21 years, Pan Asian has come across both challenges and opportunities.
  • Looking ahead, Pan Asian Mortgage Company is committed to staying at the forefront of industry developments, such as digital banking, sustainable finance, and innovative mortgage solutions.

Apnimed Appoints John Yee, MD, MPH, as SVP, Medical Affairs

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Dr. Yee has more than 25 years of leadership experience at leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology companies, and at a major academic medical center.

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  • Dr. Yee has more than 25 years of leadership experience at leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology companies, and at a major academic medical center.
  • Prior to joining Apnimed, Dr. Yee served as Chief Medical Officer at Sobi North America.
  • Dr. Yee earned an MD from Harvard Medical School, an MPH in Health Care Management from the Harvard T.H.
  • Prior to his career in industry, Dr. Yee held leadership roles at Boston Children’s Hospital and was a faculty member at Harvard Medical School.

New Telit Cinterion Wi-Fi 6/ Bluetooth® Low Energy Module Enables Rapid Development and Time to Market for Smart Devices

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The WE310K6 enables device OEMs to add high-speed wireless connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to their products — even when they have limited Bluetooth and Wi-Fi expertise.

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  • The WE310K6 enables device OEMs to add high-speed wireless connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to their products — even when they have limited Bluetooth and Wi-Fi expertise.
  • The WE310K6 supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2, giving OEMs the flexibility to design products that can connect to other local devices or to the internet over Wi-Fi.
  • OEMs can get new products to market faster by reducing RF design time and removing the burden of testing and certification.
  • "Our new WE310K6 enables them to add low-power quickly and cost-effectively, high-performance connectivity even when they have only limited RF design expertise.

McKinsey & Company teams up with Salesforce to deliver on the promise of AI-powered growth

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Lareina Yee, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company said: “Generative AI is a powerful catalyst for growth.

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  • Lareina Yee, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company said: “Generative AI is a powerful catalyst for growth.
  • But the promise of AI needs to be backed by built-for-growth technology and the operational muscle to fully realize the potential.
  • McKinsey and Salesforce know that companies want to move fast and that some prefer the flexibility of BYOL (“bring your own LLM”).
  • Together Salesforce and McKinsey can help companies keep pace with the speed of market innovation and their own performance expectations.

Alkira Boosts Global Expansion Efforts for Enterprises with Cloud Exchange Point Presence in China

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkira®, the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking, today announced availability of Alkira Cloud Exchange Point® (CXP) in China, extending Cloud Network-as-a-Service in the country for seamless global network connectivity. With Alkira CXP presence in China, enterprises can simplify deployment and operations by leveraging a unified management and control plane for China and the rest of the world. Alkira CXP is delivered entirely as-a-service, meaning no hardware, software, or agents need to be installed. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkira® , the pioneer in agentless, multi-cloud networking, today announced availability of Alkira Cloud Exchange Point® (CXP) in China, extending Cloud Network-as-a-Service in the country for seamless global network connectivity.
  • With Alkira CXP presence in China, enterprises can simplify deployment and operations by leveraging a unified management and control plane for China and the rest of the world.
  • CBC Tech, renowned for its comprehensive offerings, delivers CBC NaaS—an umbrella of next-generation networking solutions, including SD-WAN, SASE and Cloud Networking, designed to empower global enterprises operating in China.
  • With presence in China, enterprises can direct the entire NaaS without the complexity of deploying and managing separate domains of infrastructure for China regions.

The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Donates £1 Million to Establish the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship

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Friday, September 8, 2023

HONG KONG, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation (the Foundation) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) today made an announcement regarding a donation of £1 million (equivalent to approximately HK$10 million) from the Foundation to RCSEd. The donation will be allocated towards the establishment of the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship (the Professorship), a ground-breaking initiative launched in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

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  • The donation will be allocated towards the establishment of the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship (the Professorship), a ground-breaking initiative launched in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
  • Dr Walton LI Wai Tat, Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, CEO of HKSH Medical Group, and Chairman and Board of Governors of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, explained the reasoning behind the launch of the new professorship.
  • The establishment of the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship is a momentous milestone in our ongoing commitment to fulfilling the vision of advancing medical education and research.
  • This same vision is encapsulated in his decision to establish The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation in 1963, which is dedicated to promoting medical education, research, and supporting medical charity.

The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Donates £1 Million to Establish the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship

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Friday, September 8, 2023

HONG KONG, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation (the Foundation) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) today made an announcement regarding a donation of £1 million (equivalent to approximately HK$10 million) from the Foundation to RCSEd. The donation will be allocated towards the establishment of the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship (the Professorship), a ground-breaking initiative launched in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

Key Points: 
  • The donation will be allocated towards the establishment of the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship (the Professorship), a ground-breaking initiative launched in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
  • Dr Walton LI Wai Tat, Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, CEO of HKSH Medical Group, and Chairman and Board of Governors of The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation, explained the reasoning behind the launch of the new professorship.
  • The establishment of the RCSEd Dr Li Shu Fan International Professorship is a momentous milestone in our ongoing commitment to fulfilling the vision of advancing medical education and research.
  • This same vision is encapsulated in his decision to establish The Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation in 1963, which is dedicated to promoting medical education, research, and supporting medical charity.

The Africa Business Leaders Coalition showcases accelerated private sector climate action at the Africa Climate Summit

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a plenary session at the Africa Climate Summit today, the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) called for the private sector to accelerate climate action to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development in line with the Summit’s theme of “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”.

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  • Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a plenary session at the Africa Climate Summit today, the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) called for the private sector to accelerate climate action to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development in line with the Summit’s theme of “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”.
  • The Africa Business Leaders Coalition is a pan-African CEO-led initiative emanating from the UN Global Compact Africa Strategy 2021–2023 .
  • It provides a platform for African business leaders to have a unified private sector voice as they actively and meaningfully engage on the continent’s most pressing issues through an organized, forward-looking, principles-based approach.
  • The African Business Leaders’ Climate Statement called for more businesses to fulfill their climate commitments and become resilient to climate change.