Pacific Basin Economic Council

Artroniq Announces EV Bike Launch with United Motors in Malaysia in Q4 of 2023

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The imminent launch promises to be a momentous event in ASEAN's landscape, strengthening Malaysia's deep-rooted partnership with Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • The imminent launch promises to be a momentous event in ASEAN's landscape, strengthening Malaysia's deep-rooted partnership with Indonesia.
  • Both nations remain united in their mission to foster sustainable economic growth in the ASEAN community.
  • Mr. Marcus Chin Choon Wei, CFO of Artroniq, stated, "Our partnership is not just about business; it's about shared values, especially in sustainability.
  • These electric bikes also serve as the official bikes of G20, having been tested and endorsed by world leaders during the 2022 G20 summit.

Dr. George Lam Officially Joins VSFG as Honorary Chairman

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

HONG KONG, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "VSFG" or "the Group") officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP ("Dr. Lam") as Honorary Chairman today.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "VSFG" or "the Group") officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP ("Dr. Lam") as Honorary Chairman today.
  • Dr. Lam said, "I have accepted the invitation from Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, because we share the same vision for the future development of Hong Kong's financial industry.
  • VSFG is the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC").
  • Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, also expressed his sincere appreciation to Dr. Lam for joining and supporting VSFG, "As a farsighted visionary, Dr. Lam has always been driving the integration of the new and traditional economies without neglecting the importance of regulations and corporate governance.

Government of Canada launches new resource toolkit in support of the 50 - 30 Challenge Canadian organizations are now better equipped to meet their diversity and inclusion goals

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The toolkit was created in partnership with KPMG in Canada and is hosted online by the Diversity Institute, one of the five Ecosystem Partners that support the 50 30 Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • The toolkit was created in partnership with KPMG in Canada and is hosted online by the Diversity Institute, one of the five Ecosystem Partners that support the 50 30 Challenge.
  • It also includes activities and initiatives on anti-racism and anti-harassment and provides examples of successful diversity plans that can be replicated to help organizations reach their diversity goals.
  • With this toolkit, businesses and organizations will be better equipped to turn their goals into reality and get a few steps closer to that 50 30 objective.
  • The 50 30 Challenge is a first-in-the-world voluntary pledge that the What Works Toolkit will help support by offering effective strategies for organizations across sectors.