KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Marine protected areas (MPAs) are key tools for reducing threats to biodiversity, safeguarding marine and coastal habitats, building climate solutions, and supporting human needs through sustainable use. By 2030, The Convention on Biological Diversity’s Global Biodiversity Framework may include an ambitious target of expanding MPA coverage to 30 percent. Nevertheless, less than three per cent of marine protected areas are meeting their objectives in the face of accelerating local and global threats. To tackle this challenge, a team of experts is convening at the United Nations Oceans Conference in June 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal in a side event entitled, ‘Quality Matters: Enhancing Governance, Effective Management and Resilience of Marine Protected Areas for Multiple Co-benefits’. The event includes speakers from the private sector, local marine science agencies, representatives from non-profit organisations, governments, and intergovernmental organisations. Dr Lizzie McLeod, Global Reefs Lead for The Nature Conservancy notes: “Strong partnerships including the private sector, governments, NGOs, researchers, and local communities are essential to improving ocean health.” Building on this event, the United Nations Environment Programme, The Nature Conservancy, and other conservation partners, with support from Mary Kay Inc are developing a suite of decision support tools for marine managers that improve marine management, support the sustainable financing of marine protected areas, and guide marine habitat restoration building on best practices worldwide. "Mary Kay is delighted to support TNC, in collaboration with UNEP and other experts from around the world, in an effort to protect our world's most precious assets: oceans," said Deborah Gibbins, Mary Kay Chief Operating Officer in a statement. "These organisations are on the frontlines of the fight to preserve our waterways, and we're hopeful that with Mary Kay's support, they'll have the tools and resources needed to ensure our oceans are healthy for generations to come. As governments refine their conservation targets, it is timely to highlight new innovations and technologies that help countries meet global biodiversity and sustainable development goals. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy and infrastructure sectors, announced that De la Rey Venter has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer of MidOcean Energy (MidOcean) and as a Managing Director of EIG.
MidOcean is an EIG-controlled LNG company seeking to create a diversified ‘pure play’ integrated LNG portfolio of high-quality operating LNG projects with strong existing cash flow. Venter is a 25-year industry veteran with global operating, dealmaking and business leadership experience in the mining, upstream and LNG sectors. Among other roles, he served as Executive Vice President of Integrated Gas Ventures, responsible for the majority of Shell’s LNG and natural gas assets, and previously also as Shell’s Global Head of LNG. He will be based in EIG’s London office. “EIG has long been a key capital provider to the sector and has already invested in nine LNG projects, globally, involving both liquefaction and regasification. Adding someone of De la Rey’s calibre to lead MidOcean further demonstrates our commitment to LNG and the energy transition,” said R. Blair Thomas, EIG Chairman and CEO in a statement. Meanwhile, Venter added: “EIG's vision for MidOcean presents a compelling proposition for a world that will need LNG for a long time to come. We share a strong belief in the important role of LNG, as part of a family of low and no carbon gasses, to help the world transition to a Net Zero future. “I look forward to working with the team to build a business of substance, based on EIG’s extensive track record in global LNG, and for this business to have real impact in this highly relevant sector of the global energy industry.” Venter holds an MBA with Honours from IMD in Switzerland, a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Cum Laude) from the Northwest University and an Honours Degree in Finance and Investment Management (Cum Laude) from the University of Johannesburg, both in South Africa. EIG, headquartered in Washington, D.C., specialises in private investments in energy and energy-related infrastructure on a global basis, with offices in Houston, London, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and Seoul. For more information, visit EIG’s website at www.eigpartners.com. -- BERNAMA Acquisition of Prima XL will expand Duck Creek’s global footprint across EMEA and APAC
Boston, June 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT), the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, today announces it has agreed to acquire Prima XL, France-based Prima Solutions’ flagship commercial reinsurance technology solution. Prima XL will further enhance Duck Creek’s value to current and future customers by simplifying reinsurance management. The transaction terms also include an agreement by Duck Creek to purchase Prima Compliance for Solvency II, a compliance solution which Duck Creek intends to continue offering in the French marketplace. With the proposed acquisition of these two cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, Duck Creek will expand its global operations and local presence in the European (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific-Australia (APAC) regions, retaining core talent and operations in Paris, France to complement the company’s existing operations in the United Kingdom and Spain. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, dedicated Prima Solutions’ personnel will join Duck Creek to support Prima XL and Prima Compliance sales, customer success, and operations. The Prima XL reinsurance management solution will be available to insurance organizations operating on Duck Creek systems and systems other than Duck Creek. Mike Jackowski, Duck Creek’s chief executive officer commented, “The insurance industry is undergoing a generational modernization of its technology infrastructure while organizations seek innovative ways to better manage the entire end-to-end insurance cycle in the cloud. Core systems for policy, rating, billing and claims are advancing at a rapid pace, and Duck Creek is a well-positioned leader here.” Jackowski continued, “In addition to our global core systems vision, by adding Prima XL to our product family, we are focused on accelerating insurance carriers’ technology goals by delivering evergreen, intelligent, cloud-based SaaS solutions that streamline and automate reinsurance operations.” Julien Victor, CEO of Prima Solutions, would join Duck Creek as managing director, reinsurance management to continue leading the growth and expansion of Prima XL and Prima Compliance under Duck Creek’s stewardship. Victor said, “We are delighted to join the Duck Creek group. Existing and future clients will benefit from the international footprint of a leading insurance software vendor, combined with large and seasoned teams of functional and technical experts. I am convinced that this transaction will increase the leadership positions of Prima XL and Prima Compliance in their respective markets. “ As is customary, the transaction remains subject to the information and consultation processes of the relevant employee representative bodies in accordance with applicable laws. About Prima XL Prima XL is a powerful, intuitive, cloud-based reinsurance software that collects, centralizes, and analyzes all data for insurers, reinsurers, and brokers. Prima XL tracks all the information related to reinsurance policies (treaties and facultative policies, claims, incidents, accounting data, technical data, auxiliary data, financial data, and more), allowing insurance businesses to manage all of their policies from underwriting to switch and renewals. Prima XL is a flexible solution tailored to international organizations using multiple currencies and multiple GAAP requirements. About Prima Compliance Prima Compliance is a cloud platform for managing regulatory compliance to satisfy Europe’s Solvency II directive. Combining actuarial calculations (Solvency II Pillar 1) and internal regulatory reporting at the national and European levels (Solvency II Pillar 3), Prima Compliance is a secure, all-in-one solution that is always compliant with Solvency II regulations, giving insurance organizations peace of mind when it comes to European regulatory compliance. About Duck Creek Technologies Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT) is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. Carley Bunch Duck Creek Technologies +1 201 962 6091 [email protected] Drake Manning Duck Creek Technologies +1 860 877 3609 [email protected] Source: Duck Creek Technologies --BERNAMA GUANGZHOU, China, June 28, 2022 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
At the heart of southern China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is Nansha, which also stands next to the two special administrative regions (SARs). A recently released Master Plan of Guangzhou Nansha on Deepening Comprehensive Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao with Global Perspective was briefed at a press conference held by China's State Council Information Office on June 24. Nansha has favorable geographical conditions, with broad development space and solid industrial foundation. Under the strong desire for cooperation and development, Nansha enjoys unique advantages in promoting all-round cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, said Guo Lanfeng, a member of the Leading Party Members Group of the National Development and Reform Commission of China. Among China's most open regions, the economically dynamic GBA epitomizes how the country aligns its open economic system with the world on its path to a higher level of global monetary cooperation, driving greater GBA-led coordination among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao are Nansha, Qianhai in Shenzhen, and Hengqin in Zhuhai. The ambitious plan for Nansha marked another significant milestone in building the GBA with high quality. The district comes under the spotlight again after decades of development, according to Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou City. The plan stressed a need for Nansha to step up the building of industrial cooperation bases for sci-tech innovation, according to the press conference. Beyond that, the district was required to bolster Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao joint efforts for sci-tech innovation through the launch of major platforms for this purpose and to grow the high-tech industry by drawing high-caliber personnel with a global perspective. Moreover, the plan stated that to make Nansha a magnet for firms and talent in high technology, the Startup Zone-based enterprises in the industries encouraged by the state will be entitled to the corporate income tax at the reduced rate of 15%, and the individual income of Hong Kong and Macao citizens working in Nansha will be exempt from tax increases. Furthermore, Nansha unveiled a swathe of measures for promoting the development of the semiconductor and integrated circuit industries. As such, the pilot free trade area will offer support on nine fronts, ranging from launching major projects and financing businesses to moving up the integrated circuit industrial chain and subsidizing the uses of electricity in production to encouraging automotive-grade standards among companies. Nansha is now home to over 400 artificial intelligence (AI) companies as it connects the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Corridor to its counterpart linking Zhuhai with Macao. "The main reason we started a business in Nansha is that the district has created enough synergy among industries, universities, and research institutes for AI growth," said Cao Tiantian, co-founder of DeepMirror, a spatial-intelligence developer. Over the recent years, a wealth of outstanding research institutes and advanced large-scale scientific facilities have grown in Nansha, aiming to spur growth in basic science and cutting-edge technology, among others. These newcomers will benefit from the strengths of the innovation and technology base in Qingsheng and the 99-square-kilometer Nansha Science City, which remains under construction. "With its recent momentum in sci-tech innovation, Nansha starts demonstrating strength as a late starter," noted Fu Zhengping, director of the Institute of Free Trade Zones, Sun Yat-sen University. A magnet of top global tech companies, Silicon Valley, enjoys much more significant influence than the San Francisco Bay Area. Global cities aspire to become its strongest rival. In Nansha, the uplifting silver lining is that youth from across the world find it an ideal place to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Founded in 2017, TIMETABLE, a Nansha-based business incubator for youth from the GBA, has helped more than 40 Hong Kong and Macao startups innovate and develop. It is designed to offer incubation services to grow fields such as digital technology and entertainment and new types of consumption and retail. "For those aspiring to start a business, an opportune time and an enabling climate can't be more important," said TIMETABLE's founder Wu Jiahui, "the technology-forward GBA provides tremendous market opportunities and sees an unfettered flow of production factors beyond a full range of supporting entrepreneurial services and an unmatched business environment that Nansha has to offer. All this makes the district a good choice for Hong Kong and Macao entrepreneurs." Besides development opportunities, a modernized urban environment also holds the key to retaining talent. As an integral component of a city's "soft power", the smart city campaign puts the GBA on a faster growth track. And Nansha is showing its bright side as people's livelihoods are being empowered by innovative technologies, ranging from big data to cloud computing. According to a leader for Nansha's smart city program, the district is moving toward a more caring and intelligent destination. That means it will lay the solid groundwork for the perception of universal urban data and build a hub for all smart operations. In so doing, an inclusive system designed to make education, healthcare, and elderly care services more tech-driven and accessible is set to be in place, and services to Hong Kong and Macao citizens, as well as professionals from the rest of the world, will be further modernized. Source: Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou City --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Board of Directors of CDW Holding Limited (the Company, and together with its subsidiaries, the Group) wishes to update shareholders on the status of production at the Group’s factories in Shanghai. The Group’s two factories located in Shanghai under its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Crystal Display Components (Shanghai) Co Limited (SHCD) and Tomoike Precision Machinery (Shanghai) Co Limited (SHTP) had experienced temporary stoppages due to the Shanghai Municipal Government’s COVID-19 lockdown (the Shanghai Lockdown), which commenced on April 1, 2022. As previously announced, the SHCD factory officially resumed its partial production on May 9, 2022 under a ‘closed loop’ manufacturing arrangement. Following the announcement to end COVID-19 lockdown by the Shanghai Municipal Government on June 1, 2022, both SHCD and SHTP factories have officially resumed production. In Jiading district, where both SHCD and SHTP are located, there has been a normalisation of factory operations with no movement restrictions within the district. However, outward deliveries of goods to other provinces (Outward Logistics) are still subject to each destination’s local requirements. The Group’s key customer has taken the initiative to have the backlog of orders in April and May for digital instrument panels for the automotive industry to be completed by September, on top of normal existing orders, including increasing production capacity. On the other hand, a major portion of the Office Automation business undertaken by SHTP has not received any instructions to date from customers to fulfill its April and May backlog orders, so these orders, might not be recovered. All customer visits to the two factories have been stopped for the time being, as these visits are still subject to quarantine. The production stoppages at the Group’s factories are likely to have an impact on the Group’s performance for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2022 (FY2022) and the Group will update shareholders once the financial impact of the production stoppages can be determined, if any. The Group’s other factories in China, located in Dongguan and Wuxi, have not had any production stoppages to date. In a statement, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Yoshikawa Makoto said, by Order of the Board, Company shareholders and potential investors were advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company. If in doubt as to the action they should take, shareholders and investors should consult their stockbrokers, bankers, solicitors, accountants, tax advisers or other professional advisers. -- BERNAMA AXA Affin Insurance Malaysia pledged to plant 400 trees in Lower Kinabatangan, Sabah to enrich Malaysia’s biodiversity. In collaboration with Animal Projects & Environmental Education Malaysia (APE Malaysia), the tree-planting activity will support Sabah’s Corridor of Life project, which involved restoration of the land around Kinabatangan. KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- AXA Affin General Insurance Berhad (AAGI) and AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad (AALI) pledged to plant 400 trees in Lower Kinabatangan, Sabah, as part of its commitment in enriching Malaysia’s biodiversity. The reforestation effort by AXA was launched during its AXA Week for Good, a full week of activities dedicated to sustainability that is held group wide, annually.
The tree-planting activity is carried out through a collaboration with Animal Projects & Environmental Education (APE Malaysia). The collaboration will further support Sabah’s Corridor of Life project, which involved restoration of the land around Kinabatangan that has been converted for various economic activities such as logging and development of agriculture. Emmanuel Nivet, Country Manager of AXA Malaysia said that the initiative is another milestone for AXA Malaysia towards upholding the Group’s commitment to act on climate and biodiversity loss since 2018. “AXA is committed to protect forests as areas of high biodiversity value, and we view the collaboration with APE as a natural extension of our cause in preserving Mother Earth. Amid our mission to raise awareness towards climate and biodiversity, we are also glad that our participation in this project also resonates ‘Greening Malaysia’, a target set by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, in planting 100 million trees nationwide from 2021-2025”, Emmanuel added. Members of local community who are a part of APE’s tree planting squad will be involved in planting 400 saplings pledged by AXA, which will be carried out in July. A mixture of flowering and domestic fruit-bearing trees, fast growing pioneers, swampland specialists and hardwood trees will be planted to further enrich the biodiversity and encourage a healthier forest for the wildlife. Meanwhile at AXA’s headquarters and branches, AXA Week for Good offers an array of programmes to promote two sustainability pillars―climate change and biodiversity, as well as inclusive protection. This year from 20th -25th June 2022, AXA’s employees worldwide have joined forces in various virtual and field activities by offering their time and skills towards supporting the sustainability pillars. Kelvin Wong, Officer-in-Charge of AXA AFFIN Life Insurance Berhad said that the week-long event has brought new perspective and raised awareness on preserving the environment. “From informative virtual seminars on managing waste to fun virtual treasure hunt activity, AXA Week for Good has left a positive impact among our employees and created greater interest in contributing towards the environment. Our donation drive has also provided employees with an opportunity to help the less privileged and give back to the community”, added Kelvin. SOURCE : Axa Affin General Insurance Berhad FOR MORE FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: AXA Affin General Insurance: Name: Sheena Ho (Brand, Communications & CR) Tel: 012-3091193 Email : [email protected] AXA AFFIN Life Insurance: Name: Wan Nor Azira Mazlan Tel : 012-6093002 Email : [email protected] --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Hytera has presented the industry-leading Convergence-Native communication solutions and products for mission-critical users, as well as their insights about the new era of seamless connectivity at Critical Communications Week (CCW) in Vienna, Austria recently. According to a statement, the event has been running for over 20 years across the globe, bringing the latest technology services to users from both private and public sectors, to provide unparalleled access to authoritative content and unrivalled networking opportunities. Hytera Convergence-Native network, composed of different modules, integrates with existing network infrastructures, unifies the network core and the communication platform, and provides future-proof open API for new service deployment. As the global leading provider of professional communication technologies, Hytera brings convergence to the next level. The convergence-native framework will lead the evolution of mission-critical communication to a wider future. PNC560 offers mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) over 5G/LTE network with super-high speed and low latency, supporting team communication and collaboration with a simple key press. Meanwhile, VM690 Pro Body Worn Camera captures mission-critical audio and video recordings as empirical evidence to protect both police officers and citizens in the field. The new H Series DMR radio is built from the ground up on an entirely new technology platform. Its updated functions, user experience, and ruggedness provide enhanced audio clarity and loudness for efficient and reliable communications. As the gold sponsor of the event, Hytera also showcased its leading communication solutions including command and control, and fast deployment. With a rich experience in the public safety and general utility industries, Hytera provides a full spectrum offering that covers products and solutions in areas of command and control, helping users from public safety, emergency rescue, energy, and traffic industries to improve their situational awareness and implement faster and more precise response. -- BERNAMA Fragrances made by biology are 100% true-to-nature.
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., June 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California’s taste, smell, and beauty innovator, Sensegen, announced its natural fragrance survey results, gearing up for exhibiting its “New Naturals” initiative at the World Perfumery Congress (WPC), Booth #523, June 29 – July 1, 2022, in Miami, Florida. Sensegen is a division of Blue California ingredients. “We’re very excited to share our results of the natural fragrance survey, revealing consumer knowledge of natural fragrances and what is appealing, trend-setting in personal care and beauty products,” said Angelique Burke, senior perfumer at Sensegen. “The era of truly natural perfumery is here; we are bringing nature back into perfumery by harnessing classic fragrance molecules from biology rather than deriving them from petroleum.” Sensegen’s New Naturals are bio-designed fragrances that are natural (plant-based), safe, and sustainable. They perform and are as pleasant as synthetics, yet more complex than blends of essential oils, which thus far have been the only option for natural fragrance seekers. No such fragrance initiative exists on the market today. An ideal example of a New Natural is Sensegen’s entire class of plant-based musks that gives perfumers the best natural alternative to synthetics. Once coveted and exclusive, the musk fragrance became banned for the inhumane treatment of the Musk Deer --- the only source at the time. After that, the highly sought-after musky olfactive character was solely a synthetic option for perfumers. “The lack of availability of natural musks, combined with the ubiquity, performance, and wide acceptability of this olfactive character, has created a huge challenge for natural fragrances to compete in the marketplace,” said Burke. "Today, Sensegen can offer a far-reaching range of natural and sustainable creations, which proudly stand their ground in the market.” Sensegen asked 1,000 consumers about their personal care routines and beauty regimens in an online survey. Survey respondents were also asked about their attitudes and understanding of personal care/beauty care products as it relates to scented, as opposed to unscented products, label reading, purchase decision influencers, and familiarity and understanding of natural fragrances. While 66% of consumers said natural fragrances were naturally derived fragrances, approximately 14% thought it meant no added fragrance, and 5% said it was the same as unscented. mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=43495 DALLAS, June 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation, recently sponsored and revealed its inaugural Mary Kay Skin Health/Skin Disease Research Grants awardees for researchers conducting groundbreaking, innovative studies in skin health and skin disease at the 2022 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220623005229/en/ “As a decades-long leader in global cosmetics and skincare innovation, Mary Kay remains committed to enriching women’s lives across the world,” said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Mary Kay’s Chief Innovation Officer, Product and Science, at the event. “We also have a steadfast commitment to producing the highest quality products and conducting breakthrough skin science research. We recognize collaboration is crucial to new discoveries, and partnerships with scientific, medical, and academic communities are vital collaborations—which is why we’re thrilled to award these scientific grants.” The Mary Kay Skin Health/Skin Disease Research Grants were announced at last year’s meeting in partnership with SID. The $25,000 grants were to be awarded to four researchers conducting incredible work in skin research to uncover new perspectives and invention strategies. In the months following the 2021 SID meeting, the company received applications from scientists across the country. The four grant awardees ultimately selected were: · Dr. Allison C. Billi, MD, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor in the Dept of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Billi’s primary research goal is to understand “what drives photoaging.” The grant will fund research to identify targetable pathways that help prevent or potentially reverse the effects of photoaging. · Dr. Angel S. Byrd, MD, Ph.D. and Assistant Professor at Howard University College of Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor at JHUSOM (Departments of Dermatology). Dr. Byrd’s work focuses on the genetic basis of melasma. This grant will fund research to help discover unknown genetic causes of melasma to design personalized treatment options. · Dr. Mae Alexandra Carpenter, Ph.D. Trainee at Wright State University. Dr. Carpenter’s work explores how damaged DNA-containing particles are released and how they activate inflammatory pathways. Funding this research will help develop new therapeutic approaches to reduce UVB photosensitivity in autoinflammatory diseases. · Dr. Jennifer Powers, MD and Clinical Associate Professor in the Dept of Dermatology at the University of Iowa. Dr. Powers is interested in the influence of the microbiome and the healing environment on wound healing and scar formation. Funding for this research will help understand how the immune system and microbiota interact to modify scar formation from ulcers and surgical wounds. “Congratulations to each of our 2022 grant award recipients,” added Dr. Gildea. “These individuals were carefully chosen in collaboration with the Society for Investigative Dermatology—and we are thrilled to support their research.” The sponsorship and grants revealed at SID are just the latest efforts by Mary Kay to reinforce the company’s long-standing commitment to advancing skin health research and development. Mary Kay holds more than 1,600 patents for products, technologies, and packaging designs in its global portfolio. About Mary Kay One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty company in 1963 with one goal: enriching women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a multibillion-dollar company with millions of independent sales force members in nearly 40 countries. As an entrepreneurship development company, Mary Kay is committed to empowering women on their journey to economic independence through education, mentorship, advocacy, networking, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in enriching lives today for a sustainable tomorrow, partnering with organizations from around the world focusing on promoting business excellence, supporting cancer research, advancing gender equality, protecting survivors from domestic abuse, beautifying our communities, and encouraging children to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220623005229/en/ Contact Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications marykay.com/newsroom 972.687.5332 or [email protected] Source : Mary Kay --BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- An event themed ‘Chinese with the Same Root; Carnival of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Hand-in-hand’ was held recently in Qianhai, South China's Guangdong province, and live-broadcast in Hong Kong and Macao simultaneously.
Attended by Hong Kong female entrepreneurs from Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (QSHKYIEH), the event was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, according to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone. According to a statement, ‘Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Strategy-National Women Entrepreneur and Innovation Base’ was established by QSHKYIEH in 2019 and up until now, the base has incubated a total of 41 female entrepreneurial teams. To date, the female entrepreneurs from Hong Kong are playing an important role among the Qianhai youth entrepreneurs. An example is Sisley Cheng, vice president of the Qianhai's Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and a leader of the QSHKYIEH-National Women Entrepreneur and Innovation Base. “What attracts me here is the beautiful environment, pleasant greenery and modern cityscape. It's also easy to get around. My company in Hong Kong is very close to Qianhai, normally a half-hour drive,” said Cheng who started living in Qianhai in 2018. In addition, Hong Kong women entrepreneurs in Qianhai are busier than one can imagine. Ruby Fang is among these busy bees. From studying law overseas to making a complete career change to becoming a professional fashion designer, Fang has never lacked a halo: Hong Kong's Ten Outstanding Young Persons, founder of Ruby Fang haute couture clothing brand, etc. To better serve Hong Kong entrepreneurial women, Qianhai is said to improve its business environment constantly. Lately, it has carried out the ‘Talent Service and Support Program’, integrating 451 services for international talents in government, business and life, forming a full coverage of public talent services in Qianhai. Qianhai's benign business environment and friendly atmosphere give Hong Kong businesswomen who have come to make their dreams bigger more confidence and thinking about the future. -- BERNAMA |
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