Geography of Asia

Beijing E-Town GDP expected to exceed 380 billion yuan in 2025

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Friday, July 9, 2021

According to the plan, by 2025, Beijing E-Town's GDP will exceed 380 billion yuan and have a total of six 100 billion-level innovative industrial clusters.

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  • According to the plan, by 2025, Beijing E-Town's GDP will exceed 380 billion yuan and have a total of six 100 billion-level innovative industrial clusters.
  • In 2020, Beijing E-Town's GDP exceeded 200 billion yuan.
  • It is expected that by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the area's GDP will exceed 380 billion yuan, and the digital economy's average annual operating income will increase at an annual rate of about 15%.
  • Beijing E-Town will seize the opportunity of Beijing's "two zones" initiative to attract more talents and high-end resources to the area.

Chiba Prefectural Government to Hold Online Tours by "City Volunteers" During Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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Friday, July 9, 2021

The Chiba Prefectural Government will provide virtual tours arranged by "City Cast Chiba", an organization of "city volunteers" recruited by the local government, in August and September.

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  • The Chiba Prefectural Government will provide virtual tours arranged by "City Cast Chiba", an organization of "city volunteers" recruited by the local government, in August and September.
  • Chiba Prefecture will host eight sporting events such as fencing, surfing and goalball at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • The virtual tours are designed to help people, who had planned to enjoy local tours or excursions in areas around the Olympics and Paralympics venues, to enjoy alternative experiences.
  • Programs in English, Chinese and Spanish will be posted on the Chiba Prefectural Government's website from mid-July.

Accounting & Finance Show Hong Kong 2021 (28-29 July 2021)

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Singapore, July 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Returning for the 3rd edition, the Accounting & Finance Show Hong Kong 2021 will see 80 local and international accounting and finance leaders and technology experts taking the virtual stage on 28-29 July 2021.

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  • Singapore, July 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Returning for the 3rd edition, the Accounting & Finance Show Hong Kong 2021 will see 80 local and international accounting and finance leaders and technology experts taking the virtual stage on 28-29 July 2021.
  • CardUp, Fathom, Cynopsis Solutions, HReasily, Spotlight Reporting and other industry leaders will also be showcasing the latest solutions for Hong Kong's accounting and finance professionals.
  • The Accounting & Finance Show Hong Kong is a great place to hear from industry experts about their learnings and insights.
  • The Accounting & Finance Show Hong Kong 2021 isn't just a chance to hear from leaders who are working towards streamlining finance workflows and businesses, it is also a golden networking opportunity with real-time conversations taking place throughout the 2 days.

King Power Group Launches King Power Phuket Sandbox : Shop Eat Play Stay Safe In supporting TAT's PHUKET SANDBOX Campaign

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

PHUKET, Thailand, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- King Power Grouphas launched King Power Phuket SandboxShop Eat Play Stay Safeto welcome back fully vaccinated international tourists without quarantine requirements to the resort island in support of Tourism Authority of Thailand's PHUKET SANDBOX campaign.

Key Points: 
  • PHUKET, Thailand, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- King Power Grouphas launched King Power Phuket SandboxShop Eat Play Stay Safeto welcome back fully vaccinated international tourists without quarantine requirements to the resort island in support of Tourism Authority of Thailand's PHUKET SANDBOX campaign.
  • Shop Eat Play Stay Safeis a tourist-centric campaign designed to make their holiday effortless and fun from start to finish.
  • All these, coupled with warm smiles from the people in Phuket, would certainly maketravelers' visit to Phuket a stellar holiday.
  • King Power never let their guard down with all the best safety and hygienic practices to deliver safe travel experiences to all.

Rumailah Farm Coffee Shop Opens 2nd Location in UAE’s Fujairah

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Fujairahs Rumailah Farm Coffee Shop has officially launched a second location in the city of Dibba, where, along with coffee, it will offer customers its unique range of farm-fresh dairy products.

Key Points: 
  • Fujairahs Rumailah Farm Coffee Shop has officially launched a second location in the city of Dibba, where, along with coffee, it will offer customers its unique range of farm-fresh dairy products.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210630005587/en/
    Rumailah Farm Coffee Shop Opens 2nd Location in UAEs Fujairah (Photo: Business Wire)
    Following the successful launch last year of our flagship branch in Fujairah City, we are pleased to announce the opening of our new location in Dibba, Abdullah Taleb, General Manager of Rumailah Farm , says.
  • According to Taleb, Rumailah Farm uses only the very best ingredients in its products, which, he points out, contain virtually no additives or preservatives.
  • Meanwhile, Rumailah Farm is providing its various dairy products to dozens of restaurants, cafes and hotels across the country.

Hong Kong Famous Musician Joanus Lam Sells Single Music NFT on Openlake for 1.2M USD

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

HONG KONG, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong famous musician Joanus Lam's single music NFT auctioned 520 ETH at Openlake ( https://openlake.io ), which was about US$1.2 million.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong famous musician Joanus Lam's single music NFT auctioned 520 ETH at Openlake ( https://openlake.io ), which was about US$1.2 million.
  • It is the world's highest record for a single music NFT.
  • These music demos were created by Joanus Lamfrom 1995 to 2005 and have never been made public.
  • Joanus Lam was the director of music and artist in Gold Typhoon Group, one of the most successful independent music companies operating in the Greater China Region(China mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan).

Hong Kong Famous Musician Joanus Lam Sells Single Music NFT on Openlake for 1.2M USD

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

HONG KONG, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong famous musician Joanus Lam's single music NFT auctioned 520 ETH at Openlake ( https://openlake.io ), which was about US$1.2 million.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong famous musician Joanus Lam's single music NFT auctioned 520 ETH at Openlake ( https://openlake.io ), which was about US$1.2 million.
  • It is the world's highest record for a single music NFT.
  • These music demos were created by Joanus Lamfrom 1995 to 2005 and have never been made public.
  • Joanus Lam was the director of music and artist in Gold Typhoon Group, one of the most successful independent music companies operating in the Greater China Region(China mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan).

Hong Kong Data Centre Landscape Report 2021-2025: A Data Centre Hub into China, with Chinese Companies and MNCs Seeking to Gain Access into the Chinese Market Based in the Territory

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Hong Kong Data Centre market has established itself as a Data Centre hub into China, with Chinese companies and MNCs seeking to gain access into the Chinese market based in the territory, there are just under 50 facilities in Hong Kong.

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  • The Hong Kong Data Centre market has established itself as a Data Centre hub into China, with Chinese companies and MNCs seeking to gain access into the Chinese market based in the territory, there are just under 50 facilities in Hong Kong.
  • And Chinese-based Data Centre Provider GDS Holdings Ltd is building two new Data Centre facilities in Hong Kong for existing Chinese clients.
  • Increasingly the rising cost of land in Hong Kong may be a deterrent to most Data Centre Providers except for the Chinese Data Centre Provider.
  • Hong Kong has a large and dynamic Data Centre market - The Hong Kong market continues to attract new investment from Data Centre Providers with new facilities to be introduced by Air Trunk, China Mobile, Digital Realty, GDS Holdings & i-advantage, even though there is a shortage of land for future Data Centre development.

China Dynamics Vows to Actively Expand Promising Overseas Electric Vehicle Business

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Company will also start selling its fully electric 65-seat coaches in the Hong Kong market in the latter half of this year.

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  • The Company will also start selling its fully electric 65-seat coaches in the Hong Kong market in the latter half of this year.
  • The Group is optimistic about the revival of tourism post pandemic, and the big demand for electric coaches that follows.
  • Mr. Cheung Ngan, Chairman of China Dynamics, said, "The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the business environment and posted challenges to the Group.
  • We will strive to expand our business overseas, plus enhance the Group's competitiveness so as to create long-term value for shareholders."

The First Biblical Epic Feature Film Shot in Israel and Saudi Arabia at the Real Mount Sinai

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

It is the first Christian film with an entirely Israeli cast and crew, shot exclusively in Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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  • It is the first Christian film with an entirely Israeli cast and crew, shot exclusively in Israel and Saudi Arabia.
  • The crew was the first group to enter Saudi Arabia weeks after the Saudis opened the country in 2019 to international tourism for the first time in history.
  • Much of the stunning footage was captured around Jebel al-Lawz, the mountain in northwest Saudi Arabia believed by many to be the real Mount Sinai.
  • The cinematography, music, costumes, make-up, set design, and authentic locations set BALLADS OF THE EXODUS apart as the most unique Biblical film ever produced.