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Sands China Honours Suppliers and SMEs at Sands Supplier Excellence Awards and Sands Procurement Academy Graduation

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Monday, January 22, 2024

MACAO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. recognised some of its most outstanding suppliers at the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards Jan. 19 at The Londoner® Macao. The awards were part of a joint event where Sands China also honoured the 13th and 14th cohorts of local SMEs graduating from its Sands Procurement Academy training programme, highlighted some of the success stories of Sands China's ongoing partnerships with its local SME suppliers, and held a cocktail and business networking session to connect local SME suppliers with representatives from various Sands China departments, including the procurement and supply chain team.

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  • With Sands China holding the academy's graduation ceremony together at one event with the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards, the graduating SMEs are able to gain encouragement and inspiration by seeing local SMEs among those getting awarded by Sands China as outstanding suppliers.
  • At Friday's graduation ceremony, Sands China recognised 69 local SMEs for completing the academy's training programme.
  • Friday's event concluded with the graduates of the Sands Procurement Academy attending a cocktail and business networking session, where they met representatives from various Sands China departments, as well as procurement team members from Las Vegas Sands, Sands China, and Marina Bay Sands.
  • Sands China had a total procurement spend of MOP 8.4 billion in 2023, with 26 percent going to local SMEs.

Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong Establish

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Friday, January 12, 2024

- Build bridge connecting government, business and academic sectors

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  • - Build bridge connecting government, business and academic sectors
    HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Chinese Occupational Education Association of Hong Kong ("COEAHK" or "the Association"), a non-governmental organization focusing on occupational education, held its founding ceremony cum dinner at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong today.
  • Together they discussed development opportunities for occupational education in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area" or "GBA") in the new era and work to promote exchange and cooperation on occupational education in China and Hong Kong and even internationally, striving to groom for the sector more outstanding technical personnel able to meet the development needs in the new era.
  • The Association will follow its mission of promoting development of occupational education in Hong Kong and exchange and cooperation between those in the sector in Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA, spreading the 'craftsmanship spirit' and nurturing various types of manufacturing and service talent in the new era.
  • Timely and trend commands, the Association can act as a bridge for the government, and the business and occupational education sectors in Hong Kong and mainland China to communicate and boost value, and does the same for the occupational education sectors of the two places.

BEA Marks the Inauguration of BEA Tower in Qianhai

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Friday, January 12, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA" or the "Bank") today celebrated the inauguration of BEA Tower in Qianhai, its strategic hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("GBA").  The occasion coincides with the Bank's 105th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in BEA's century-long development on the Chinese Mainland and its dedication to the GBA's development.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA" or the "Bank") today celebrated the inauguration of BEA Tower in Qianhai, its strategic hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("GBA").
  • BEA Tower is located in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation Zone.
  • Mr. Adrian Li, Co-Chief Executive of BEA, commented, "The official inauguration of BEA Tower represents a milestone for our business development in the region.
  • Mr. Brian Li, Co-Chief Executive of BEA, said, "BEA has always been a supporter of the continuous development of Qianhai.

BEA Marks the Inauguration of BEA Tower in Qianhai

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Friday, January 12, 2024

HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA" or the "Bank") today celebrated the inauguration of BEA Tower in Qianhai, its strategic hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("GBA").  The occasion coincides with the Bank's 105th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in BEA's century-long development on the Chinese Mainland and its dedication to the GBA's development.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of East Asia, Limited ("BEA" or the "Bank") today celebrated the inauguration of BEA Tower in Qianhai, its strategic hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("GBA").
  • BEA Tower is located in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation Zone.
  • Mr. Adrian Li, Co-Chief Executive of BEA, commented, "The official inauguration of BEA Tower represents a milestone for our business development in the region.
  • Mr. Brian Li, Co-Chief Executive of BEA, said, "BEA has always been a supporter of the continuous development of Qianhai.

The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry Showcased Its Development in Macao to Strengthen its Expansion into Portuguese Speaking Countries

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

MACAO, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24 November 2023 - The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao.

Key Points: 
  • MACAO, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24 November 2023 - The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao.
  • It comprehensively showcased the achievements of Shenzhen's new energy vehicle industry development and promoted the market-oriented, rule-of-law, and internationalized business environment in Shenzhen.
  • The event welcomed and encouraged various sectors in Macao to seize the opportunities for the development of China's new energy vehicle industry.
  • Collaboratively, Shenzhen and Macao aim to harness their respective strengths, enhancing multi-faceted cooperation, particularly in the new energy vehicle industry.

The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry Showcased Its Development in Macao to Strengthen its Expansion into Portuguese Speaking Countries

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Macao, China--(Newsfile Corp. - November 24, 2023) - The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao.

Key Points: 
  • Macao, China--(Newsfile Corp. - November 24, 2023) - The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao.
  • It comprehensively showcased the achievements of Shenzhen's new energy vehicle industry development and promoted the market-oriented, rule-of-law, and internationalized business environment in Shenzhen.
  • The event welcomed and encouraged various sectors in Macao to seize the opportunities for the development of China's new energy vehicle industry.
  • Collaboratively, Shenzhen and Macao aim to harness their respective strengths, enhancing multi-faceted cooperation, particularly in the new energy vehicle industry.

The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry Showcased Its Development in Macao to Strengthen its Expansion into Portuguese Speaking Countries

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 Shenzhen New Energy Vehicle Industry (Macao) Conference was held on 22nd November at the Wynn Palace in Macao.
  • It comprehensively showcased the achievements of Shenzhen's new energy vehicle industry development and promoted the market-oriented, rule-of-law, and internationalized business environment in Shenzhen.
  • The event welcomed and encouraged various sectors in Macao to seize the opportunities for the development of China's new energy vehicle industry.
  • Collaboratively, Shenzhen and Macao aim to harness their respective strengths, enhancing multi-faceted cooperation, particularly in the new energy vehicle industry.

Official Launch of "2023 Set Sail for GBA - Scheme for Financial Leaders of Tomorrow" Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Internship Programme in Finance

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

HONG KONG, June 6, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - As the global financial centre of our country, Hong Kong has nurtured generations of financial leaders.

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  • HONG KONG, June 6, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - As the global financial centre of our country, Hong Kong has nurtured generations of financial leaders.
  • The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the Shenzhen Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau (SMFRB) and the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation (the Foundation) are co-organising the "2023 Set Sail for GBA - Scheme for Financial Leaders of Tomorrow" - Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Internship Programme (the Programme).
  • The Programme supports students from universities in Hong Kong to explore the financial market of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through a 6-week internship in financial organisations in Shenzhen, as well as a 4-day/3-night trip to the GBA.
  • The Programme enables our talented youth from local universities to gain greater understanding of the GBA financial market, experience the way of life and culture in the GBA, and develop their social network.

SmartHK attracts about 2,000 participants

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Dr Lam pointed out that Hong Kong's development had been closely tied with that of Guangdong for many years.

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  • Dr Lam pointed out that Hong Kong's development had been closely tied with that of Guangdong for many years.
  • Guangdong would strongly support and actively promote high-quality development of Hong Kong and support Hong Kong's better integration into national development.
  • The HKTDC has proactively advocated cooperation between Hong Kong and Guangdong and Hong Kong's integration in the GBA.
  • The annual SmartHK launched in 2011 as a flagship event in mainland cities such as Chengdu, Fuzhou, Jinan and Nanjing to create business opportunities for local and mainland enterprises.

Experts foresee China role in English learning

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

The 2023 Global English Education China Assembly, an online-and-offline event that opened at the City University of Macau (CityU), attracted over 1,600 experts, front-line educators and scholars from more than 20 countries and regions.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 Global English Education China Assembly, an online-and-offline event that opened at the City University of Macau (CityU), attracted over 1,600 experts, front-line educators and scholars from more than 20 countries and regions.
  • They shared their insights to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue and discussed the most recent trends in English language teaching.
  • This year's assembly is hosted by China Daily and Shanghai International Studies University, and co-hosted by the Macao SAR Government Education and Youth Development Bureau, and organized by CityU and China Daily's 21st Century English Education Media.
  • In this context, the English education sector in China has the responsibility to serve as a vital bridge for English education globally.