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Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference closes

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HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The 10th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded its live programme on 18 November. More than 60 leaders from the logistics, maritime and aviation sectors around the world shared their insights in 35 topical sessions at the event. ALMAC had its debut as an online event (ALMAC Online) this year and industries continued to show their support with more than 10,000 viewers from close to 60 countries and regions joining the global live streaming, including many from Hong Kong, Mainland China and nine out of 10 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc, along with newcomers from Austria, Brunei, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Rwanda, Slovakia and Uzbekistan and more, highlighting how the online format offered networking opportunities spanning the globe.In the Air Freight Forum on day one of the 10th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC), air cargo community stakeholders shared their views on the industry’s outlook. Y...

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WIKA Honored for Corporate Excellence in 2020 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards

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JAKARTA, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - PT WIJAYA KARYA (Persero) Tbk (WIKA) was honored for its Corporate Excellence at the 2020 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEAs) by Enterprise Asia, held in a virtual ceremony on Friday, Nov 20 in Singapore. The APEAs honor business leaders and organizations who have shown outstanding performance and tenacity in developing successful businesses, whilst not neglecting the social responsibilities that come with leadership. The 2020 APEA nominations followed a selection process which involved experts from various sectors and industry players across Southeast Asia Pacific. WIKA, with its strong operational and CSR activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as successful foreign business expansion and 33% compound annual growth rate from 2017-2019, received an Award for Corporate Excellence, after competing with many other multinational firms.Richard Tsang, President of Enterprise Asia and founder of Strategic Public Relations Group, the largest independent public relations firm in the region, said the award winners were able to deliver on their commitments, and progress along with employees and stakeholders towards company goals and values...

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AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit

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HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its annual state of the industry event, the Asia Video Summit (the Summit), which was supported by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, on 10 to 12 November 2020 with resounding success as over 1000 delegates from the Asian video industry gathered for the Summit. With most sessions live and broadcast from the studio to a backdrop of Hong Kong or Singapore, the Summit was produced to a very high standard and caps what has been a successful series of virtual events and webinars for AVIA.AVIA was honoured to have Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region officiated at the Opening Session of the Summit by delivering a speech video-telephonically on the first day of the Summit.The Summit opened with a macro-economic update from S&P Global Ratings' Managing Director and Chief Economist, Shaun Roache, who remained upbeat about the economy and how the potential of an early vaccine for COVID-19 could bring recovery forward, with less perm...

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BrewBilt Closes $550k in New Orders Just This Week with Oakland Based Brewery Along with $1.2M in Quotes to Restaurants

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SACRAMENTO, CA, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Today BrewBilt Manufacturing Inc. (the "Company") (OTCPINK: BBRW), announced that the company received $550,000 in new orders this week, while it filed its Form-10Q ending September 30, 2020 with approximately $1M in sales, up from $500,000 in 2019 for the same period; with more than $700,000 net profit up from $100,000 in 2019. The company is showing gains of 5X, while reducing liabilities in the amount of $100,000 compared to 2019.Jef Lewis, CEO, stated, "With the projected $20M in brewery revenue for 2021, BrewBilt received several orders this week, including SGIC's order of $45,000 for the new consumer 2BBL home brewery which will debut in 2021 in our advertising campaign, and a commercial order from Ghost Town Brewer in Oakland, California for $500,000, inclusive of our new fully automated brewery consisting of 30 BBL. Ghost Town will also receive our newest accessory Mobile Flow Meter which allows the user to monitor the volume of liquid being transferred from vessel to vessel. The new flow meter is a first in the industry and will sell for $7,500."The company launched a new advertising campaign this quarter with multiple major ...

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Chun Wo Announces Research and Development Results of “Modular Integrated Construction Systems”

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HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited ("Chun Wo") has been actively developing innovative technologies targeting the construction industry so as to enhance construction efficiency and promote the transformation of the industry. To complement the major trend towards innovative development by the construction industry, Chun Wo and The P&T Group ("P&T") have developed an advanced "wall connection technology" that is applicable to Concrete "Modular Integrated Construction" Systems ("Concrete MiC"). This technology and the entire Concrete MiC solution have received "In-principle Acceptance" from the Buildings Department, meaning that they can be applied to building development projects in Hong Kong. The "wall connection technology" of Concrete MiC has also obtained the pertinent patent, making Chun Wo the first Hong Kong construction company to use this method in the design and construction of buildings up to 40 storeys high, hence substantially helping enhance construction efficiency.BIM model of a "5-face module 2-bedroom unit" built with concrete MiC developed by Chun Wo and P&TMiC technology is a state-of-the-art constru...

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SinoMab Commenced Construction of its China Headquarters

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HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - SinoMab BioScience Limited ("SinoMab" or the "Company", stock code: 3681.HK), a Hong Kong-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of immunological diseases, is pleased to announce that SinoLink Pharma (Suzhou) Limited ("SinoLink Pharma"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, held a commencement ceremony of its new campus on 20 November in Suzhou Industrial Park, marking the official commencement of construction of SinoMab's China headquarters.SinoMab China headquarters - SinoLink Pharma new campus commencement ceremony: Dr. Shui On Leung, the Executive Director, Chairman and CEO of SinoMab (right 3rd); Mr. Jing Qiang, the Executive Director and President of SinoMab (left 3rd)SinoMab China headquarters - SinoLink Pharma new campus previewSinoMab plans to invest 1 billion on the construction of the new campus of SinoLink Pharma in the next 2 years, which will become the Company's China headquarters. The total floor area amounted to 70,000 sq.m., including manufacturing shop, pilot plant, R&D center, quality inspection center, clinic...

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Piano teacher with autism who molested student given 3 years’ probation, banned from accessing porn

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SINGAPORE - A piano teacher with autism who molested his five-year-old student was sentenced to three years' probation on Monday (Nov 23). In sentencing, the High Court judge said he had considered the fact that the man, now 22, would suffer disproportionately in prison because of his autism spectrum disorder, among other factors such as his suitability for probation, and the progress he has made to reform. However, Justice Pang Khang Chau further noted that this does not mean that all offenders with autism spectrum disorder should not be jailed, or that the prison service is incapable of taking care of persons with the disorder. Justice Pang said he was simply recognising the "undeniable fact" that a jail term, as the prosecution had originally sought, would have a different impact on the man as compared to other persons of his age. Despite having no causal link to the offence, the man's autism spectrum disorder is not irrelevant to sentencing, and the court is entitled to take this into account, he added. He agreed with the defence's argument that rehabilitation should be the primary sentencing consideration in this case, as the man was a young offender who had committed the offe...

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Public more vigilant in reporting possible family violence as Govt steps up awareness efforts

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SINGAPORE - More people are reporting possible incidents of family violence as the Government ramps up efforts to raise awareness and detection of the issue, including training pharmacy staff to detect signs of abuse in customers. The Ministry of Social and Family Development's Adult and Child Protective services saw a 25 per cent increase in the monthly average number of enquiries post-circuit breaker, in the months of June to September, compared to April and May. Explaining the reason for the increase, Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Social and Family Development as well as Education, on Monday (Nov 23) said that the public is more vigilant. But she noted that the number of incidents investigated remains at a monthly average of 118 from January to September this year. Speaking at the National Family Violence Networking System Conference held online, Ms Sun also announced that MSF is partnering Unity pharmacies to detect signs and symptoms of family violence. It will train 46 staff of the NTUC FairPrice-owned chain, which has more than 60 stores around Singapore. On Tuesday, Unity pharmacists will be trained to better identify possible victims of family violence. "This can h...

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Joint decision to defer S’pore-HK air travel bubble was based on clear parameters: Chan Chun Sing

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SINGAPORE - The joint decision by Singapore and Hong Kong to defer the air travel bubble was based on "clear parameters" that had been set out in the agreement between the two cities, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Nov 23). The travel bubble had been slated to start on Sunday, but its delay was announced a day earlier in light of a recent spike of coronavirus cases in Hong Kong. Addressing questions on the travel bubble during a press conference where Singapore's economic figures for the third quarter were released, Mr Chan said that the terms had been laid out during earlier discussions between Singapore and Hong Kong. Both sides made "a very fast agreement that when the conditions are changed, when the conditions have evolved, we will take the decisions accordingly", he added. Under the agreement, the travel bubble would be suspended with a two-day notice if the seven-day moving average for unlinked cases in either city exceeds five. Mr Chan said both cities' authorities present the other with daily updates on their Covid-19 numbers. A joint decision is made when the threshold is breached, he said, adding: "As and when there are new information availab...

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Activist Jolovan Wham facing 2 more charges under the Public Order Act

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SINGAPORE - Civil rights activist Jolovan Wham Kwok Han was charged in a district court on Monday (Nov 23) with two offences under the Public Order Act. The 40-year-old Singaporean, who is the former executive director of migrant worker advocacy group Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home), had allegedly taken part in an assembly at the steps to the main entrance of the former State Courts building in Havelock Square at around 9am in Dec 13, 2018. He is said to have demonstrated support for the action of the editor of sociopolitical website The Online Citizen (TOC) Xu Yuanchen, better known as Terry Xu, 38, and its contributor Daniel De Costa Augustin, 37, by holding up a piece of paper with the words - "Drop the charges against Terry Xu and Daniel De Costa". According to court documents, Wham had a photograph taken of himself demonstrating at around the same time the pair were to be charged in court that day. Xu and De Costa were both charged on Dec 13, 2018 with criminal defamation for allegedly defaming members of the Singapore Cabinet in a letter published on the TOC website. Their cases are still pending. In the other charge, Wham is accused of taking part in...

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S’poreans can redeem $100 SingapoRediscovers Vouchers from Dec 1 via booking platforms, counters

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SINGAPORE - Singaporeans aged 18 and above will be able to redeem their $100 SingapoRediscovers Vouchers and check their balance online starting Dec 1. Physical counters will be set up across the island to help those in need of assistance. From Dec 1 to June next year, eligible users can browse and book staycations, attraction tickets and local tours through five online booking platforms: Changi Recommends, GlobalTix, Traveloka, Trip.com and Klook, in partnership with UOB Travel Planners. The vouchers can be spent on approved hotels, attractions and tours, but cannot be redeemed for retail shop purchases or food and beverage. Vouchers can only be redeemed for cruises as part of a bundled package. A bicycle tour of the Pulau Ubin rainforest and Chek Jawa Wetlands and hotel stays bundled with attraction tickets are among the products that will be available for booking, STB said. Eligible products will be marked with the SingapoRediscovers Vouchers icon, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Monday (Nov 23) in providing details on the redemption process. After selecting a product, users will have the option of using the vouchers - which come in denominations of $10 - at the checko...

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Singapore raises trade forecasts for 2020; non-oil exports up 6.5% in Q3

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SINGAPORE - Singapore's overall trade and non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) are forecast to grow in 2021, in line with predictions that the global economy will expand over the next year from a low base. Total merchandise trade is expected to rise by 1 to 3 per cent for 2021, while Nodx is projected to expand by 0 to 2 per cent, government agency Enterprise Singapore said in its report on Monday (Nov 23). It has also raised its forecast for the Republic's total merchandise trade in 2020, predicting it to shrink at a slower pace of 7 to 7.5 per cent over last year, compared to the -10 to -8 per cent slide forecast in August. 2020 Nodx is tipped to grow by 4 to 4.5 per cent year on year, compared with the previous forecast of 3 to 5 per cent. The revised predictions were made amid better-than-expected performance for specific products such as non-monetary gold and specialised machinery, as well as electronics. Shipments expanded by 6.5 per cent in the third quarter on growth in both electronic and non-electronic Nodx, adding to the 5.9 per cent rise from the previous quarter. This was largely bolstered by growth in non-monetary gold and specialised machinery trade, ESG said. Non-electro...

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Singapore economy shrank 5.8% in Q3, better than estimate; 4% to 6% growth forecast for 2021

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SINGAPORE - Singapore's economy will rebound in 2021, helped by a low base, but it will probably not return to pre-Covid levels until the end of next year. The economy will contract by 6.5 to 6.0 per cent in 2020, compared to the previous estimate of -7 to -5 per cent, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Monday (Nov 23) while presenting the Economic Survey of Singapore. The forecast for 2020 has been narrowed due to Singapore's better than expected economic performance in the first three quarters, said Mr Gabriel Lim, Permanent Secretary for Trade & Industry, in his opening remarks at a virtual press briefing on Monday. The economy is expected to grow by 4.0 to 6.0 per cent in 2021, helped by continued expansion of trade and manufacturing and a gradual recovery in construction and aviation- and tourism-related sectors, he said. "While growth is expected to rebound from the low base this year, our economic recovery is expected to be gradual, with GDP not likely to return to pre-Covid levels until the end of 2021," Mr Lim noted. "Furthermore, there remains uncertainty over how the Covid-19 situation will evolve globally in the year ahead, which will depend in part on the progr...

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Putien: From hometown dishes to household name and global brand

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SINGAPORE - When Mr Fong Chi Chung arrived in Singapore some 20 years ago from his native Fujian province to start his coffee shop eatery in Kitchener Road serving his hometown food, little did he imagine his humble venture would one day become an international chain of over 70 restaurants in 11 cities, including a Michelin-starred outlet. Besides 14 restaurants in Singapore, Putien now has outlets in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hangzhou. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Banks like HSBC to drive future green economy

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SINGAPORE - With the coronavirus pandemic, attention has been drawn to the state of the planet, global warming and social issues like inequality. This trend is only set to increase, said HSBC Singapore's chief executive Tony Cripps, with financial institutions like banks playing a growing role in sustainability efforts and leading the way for companies to enter the future green economy. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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HSBC among banks driving greener future economy

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With the coronavirus pandemic, attention has been drawn to the state of the planet, global warming and social issues such as inequality. This trend is set only to increase, said HSBC Singapore chief executive Tony Cripps, with financial institutions such as banks playing a growing role in sustainability efforts and leading the way for companies to enter the future green economy. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Evergrande Property Services Group Limited Announces Details of Proposed Listing on SEHK Main Board

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HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Evergrande Property Services Group Limited ("Evergrande Property" or "the Group"), one of the largest and fastest-growing comprehensive property management services providers in China, has today announced the details of its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").(from left to right): Mr. Wang Zhen, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Mr. Hu Liang, Executive Director and General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Ms. An Lihong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services(from left to right): Mr. Wang Zhen, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Mr. Hu Liang, Executive Director and General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Ms. An Lihong, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services(from left to right): Mr. John Lee, Managing Director, Vice Chairman of Global Banking Asia and Head of Greater China of UBS; Mr. Wang Zhen, Executive Director and Deputy General Manager of Evergrande Property Services; Mr. Hu Liang, Executive Director and G...

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Local brain bank receives first donations of brains for research

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SINGAPORE - The one-year-old Brain Bank Singapore (BBS) welcomed its first two "deposits" this year, with the first of two brains donated on Sept 10. Retrieving the brain is no mean feat. The body's powerhouse, which weighs 1.2kg on average, has to be carefully - and very respectfully - removed from the back or the top of the head of the dead person. This needs to be done within 24 to 48 hours to preserve the quality of the brain tissues, and the process takes around an hour. The person's skull is replaced before the scalp is stitched up. This allows for an open casket funeral to be conducted. Having a brain bank in Singapore is critical, Dr Joan Sim, manager at Brain Bank Singapore told The Straits Times. "The genetic background of brain tissues supplied by European and American tissue collections is not the same as the Asian genetics, and this will impact the research discoveries and also potentially the new drugs that are developed," Dr Sim said. "Having our own local brain bank will allow us to study our own patient cohorts to help understand how the Asian genetic background and the environment interacts to determine the characteristics of brain diseases amongst Singaporeans." ...

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XIFEI, a leading name in the production and sales of high-end cigar smoking accessories

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XIFEI is a leading name in the production and sales of high-end cigar smoking accessories, creating a wide array of products that are essential for the cigar lover. These items include their multi-functional cigar lighter, their acrylic humidor jar, the multi-functional cigar punch, and the cedar wood cigar humidor. These products are the pride of the XIFEI brand, a brand that is dedication to excellence and innovations. XIFEI makes it a priority to ensure that they create the highest quality products for their customers, giving them items that can transform their cigar smoking experience int the most enjoyable experience. The XIFEI Multi-Functional Cigar Light is a convenient and compact tool that has everything the cigar lover needs to enjoy a cigar on the go. The major component of this tool is the lighter, which is a butane-fueled lighter that is refillable. This means that customers can enjoy this product for as long as possible without replacing it just because it’s out of fuel. If that’s all this tool were, that would be impressive enough. However, this tool also has a cigar holder, cigar stand, cigar puncher, and a uniquely designed cigar draw enhancer. All of these items a...

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 22

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Nov 22. Passengers disappointed, frustrated over deferment of S'pore-HK air travel bubble Some say it may be tough to secure a seat again when the bubble begins. READ MORE HERE G-20 summit: PM Lee calls for fair access to Covid-19 vaccine, stronger disease surveillance He said the group is well-placed to drive the global response required to tackle the crisis. READ MORE HERE Would you take virus test to go clubbing? Sunday Times poll finds out Most polled won’t patronise karaoke outlets and nightclubs in pilot if they have to take a test. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Mark Lee misses out on Best Leading Actor trophy but local film Number 1 still wins at Golden Horse Local musical comedy Number 1 won the award for Best Makeup and Costume Design. READ MORE HERE Cabbies, private-hire drivers find the going tough even with easing of Covid-19 restrictions Demand for rides weak with little nightlife, many working from home and no tourists. READ MORE HERE Staying in, burning out: Covid-19 casts spotlight on mental health at work The blurring of lines between th...