HONG KONG, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by Exhibition Group, the largest public event dedicated to cats “Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024” (“Expo”), will be held from today until August 4 (Friday to Sunday) for three consecutive days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at Halls 3BCD. Building on the success of the inaugural expo, this year’s event has expanded to include an additional exhibition hall and has attracted a record-breaking 200 exhibitors occupying 410 booths. The Expo specially brings a series of exciting activities and exhibition areas for cat enthusiasts, including “Cultural Creative Art Zone”, “Must-Visit Selfie Spot” will feature a giant “Foodie Cat” and the first-ever display of the “Gloomie & 12 Chinese Zodiac”, “CFA Summer Champion Cat Show” and “Cat-themed workshops”, allowing cat lovers and their feline friends to indulge in endless enjoyment.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Mr. Chiu Man Leong, Alvin, Political Assistant to Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Dr. BI Dan, Denise, Sr. Veterinary Offr (Animal Management) Operations (Ag) of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Mr. Rex Li, Chairman of Hong Kong Pet Trade Association Limited, Ms. Phebe Lo, Chairman of Hong Kong Black Cat Club, Mr. Kenneth Wong, Development Director of Life-Med Foundation Group Limited, Mr. Andy Lam, Business Development Manager of Mastercard Hong Kong & Macau, Ms. Ada Ho, Team Head, Card Usage and Rewards – Personal Banking Products of Hang Seng Bank Limited, Anne Mathis, CFA Board Member Judging Program(Education Committee), Yoko Tsang, Cat Lover Ambassador, LeonLollipop, Oil Painter and Muralist, Mr. Carl Wong, Chairman of Exhibition Group; and Ms. Shirley Chu, General Manager of Exhibition Group.

Mr. Carl Wong, Chairman of Exhibition Group, state “The annual market value of Hong Kong’s pet industry (cats) exceeds HK$2.2 billion, including various categories such as food, medical care, health products, insurance, services, toys, and more. This year has added an exhibition hall and, for the first time, includes participants from mainland China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Macau. Recently published data indicates that monthly expenses for cat owners have sharply increased by 26% compared to last year. Coupled with the tendency for local consumption, this has played a significant role in supporting the local economy.”

In addition to pet supplies, the “Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024” will feature a “Cultural Creative Art Zone” with cat-themed creative brands. Japanese artist Shu Yamamoto will participate in a themed exhibition for the first time, bringing reinterpretations of world-famous paintings with cats as the main characters. Local Hong Kong illustrator Mandycat will hold a new book launch event on the main stage at 2:30 PM on August 3, joining cat lovers in becoming more understanding cat owners. The Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will share professional knowledge on pet physiotherapy, cat behavior research, and prevention and treatment of skeletal diseases in the “Meow-nificent Knowledge Seminar,” helping cat owners better care for their beloved felines. The “Must-Visit Selfie Spot” will feature a giant “Foodie Cat” and the first-ever display of the “Gloomie & 12 Chinese Zodiac” Exhibition Group has once again collaborated with renowned Hong Kong oil painter and muralist LeonLollipop to reinterpret the traditional Chinese zodiac from a cat’s perspective, creating twelve cartoon characters. The poster shows Gloomie interacting with the dragon figurine, depicting the amusing scene of a cat playing with zodiac figurines.

Additionally, Mono Care, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has partnered with “Dog with Cake” and collaborated with the “Yanakado,” the Manekineko sanctuary in Tokyo’s Yanaka district, to showcase 4,000 lucky cats during the expo, becoming a must-visit photo spot for cat lovers. The “CFA Summer Champion Cat Show,” organized by the Hong Kong Black Cat Club, will feature a total of 10 rings over two days, with participating cats judged independently by 10 judges from around the world, including Spain, Finland, and the United States, according to CFA competition rules. Simultaneously, the expo will host a “CFA Cat Breed Parade,” bringing over 100 cats of 20 breeds for close encounters with the audience, enhancing understanding of cat characteristics and raising awareness of cat breed conservation.

Focusing on Global Cat Creative Products

Japanese artist Shu Yamamoto’s “CATART ” (Booth No.: TA12), which reinterprets world-famous paintings with cats, will exhibit in Hong Kong for the first time, aiming to provide a new worldview and lead people to understand the “cat world” in an interesting way through artistic treasures spanning Eastern and Western art history, completely “meow-ifying your perspective”! Local illustration brand “CINGARYEE ” (Booth No.: Z11,12) injects cuteness and positive energy into life, with various products ingeniously incorporating illustrations into fine goods and daily necessities, as well as two 150cm tall cat cardboard cutouts for photos. “Pop2make” (Booth No.: R20) introduces cat-shaped handmade genuine leather maneki-neko key pouches, cat pins, and cat ID holders. “Catrabbitsky” (Booth No.: M66) creates postcards and eco-friendly bags featuring stray cats painted in Chinese ink wash style, hoping to promote the concept of adopting rather than abandoning pets. “Initial Wax Production” (Booth No.: M63) brings pet and pregnancy-friendly pet-shaped candles and diffuser stone products. “TOTALHOUSE COMPANY ” (Booth No.: M17) explores Japan’s trendiest and latest cute cat-shaped daily items, surrounding you with happiness every day! “Nomadsymmz” (Booth No.: J28,30) introduces a cat series of Turkish ceramic jewelry and leather handbags. “Enjo Creation Design Co.” (Booth No.: H61) Take Me Home original crochet [Cat Double-sided Pillow Cover/Cushion], [Cute Cat Small Hanging Bag], and [Cute Trendy Cat Tote Bag] are sure to be loved by cat owners. “Reel” (Booth No.: G28,30) believes in the unique connection between people and pets, handcrafting each unique texture into irreplaceable personal pet accessories, preserving memories forever. “Amaz Company Limited” (Booth No.: K62, 66) Hong Kong famous oil painter and muralist LeonLollipop’s Gloomie transforms into a lucky cat holding a gold medal, bringing luck and blessings to fans, and will appear on various peripheral products. A super limited all-black version of Lucky Gloomie will also be surprisingly available for sale.

During the expo, the “Cat On The Big Screen” will display beautiful photos of cats provided by their owners on the stage’s big screen, allowing cat lovers to selfie with their cats in front of it. Pet owners can create adorable cat-themed handicrafts at the “Meow” Handicraft Workshop over the three days. Customers who spend HK$250 with a single receipt using a Mastercard® at designated booths in the exhibition venue will have one chance to enter a lucky draw, with the opportunity to win round-trip tickets for two to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan (China), as well as Cat Bun and other rich prizes. Clients who open a Hang Seng Preferred Banking service on-site and choose a Hang Seng Mastercard credit card can receive up to HK$250 in vouchers for use at the expo. Visitors who like the “Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024” Facebook page and follow its Instagram account will receive a cat bow tie matching the chin-resting cat, while supplies last.

Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024

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TAIPEI, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cathay United Bank (CUB) has been reaping record profits. In response to the growing Vietnamese market, CUB Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUB HCMC) is doubling its recruiting efforts to attract financial talent in areas such as data analysis, customer relationship management, risk management, marketing, wealth management and operations. Furthermore, CUB HCMC provides employees with competitive benefits packages, solid training, clear career paths, and even the opportunity to work for other CUB units in Southeast Asia. All financial professionals are welcome to join CUB HCMC to shine brightly on the global stage.

Southeast Asia is a burgeoning market full of business opportunities, as companies worldwide have been making huge investments in recent years. To meet growing business demands, CUB HCMC spares no effort to provide holistic financial services, project finance solutions, and advisory services covering investment research, company incorporation and operations, and tailored fund planning. CUB HCMC took it up a notch this year with the introduction of the “CUB Vietnam App”, which streamlines the loan application process and redefines the digital loan experience for Vietnamese customers. With just a quick upload of their ID card and completion of basic personal information, customers can have their loans approved in as fast as 30 minutes.

Eying global markets, CUB HCMC has been recruiting seasoned professionals and expanding its scale and services of the International Corporates Coverage (ICC) to better serve its customers. VJ Lu, SVP of CUB HCMC, pointed out that “Our goal is to become a leading foreign bank in Vietnam and make CUB’s core values thrive in the local market. Therefore, professionals who are passionate embracing challenges and innovations are most welcome to join us! To better develop employee’s career, we have introduced a mentor and head leader coaching mechanism to elevate employees’ skillset to the next level.”

Alongside with an open and flexible working environment, CUB HCMC also offers its employees year-end bonuses, performance bonuses, team-building activities and outings, and at least 15 days of paid annual leave. The Branch has also placed an emphasis on employees’ workplace experience and well-being by offering annual health check-ups and additional health insurance coverage. It also encourages employees to upskill by subsidizing language learning programs and professional training programs held by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and rewarding those who obtain designated professional certificates.

Cathay United Bank is one of the leading commercial banks in Taiwan and has over 11 million customers. As a trusted financial brand in Taiwan , CUB has gained a strong foothold in Southeast Asia. The bank now employs more than 10,000 people in Taiwan and overseas and owns 67 overseas locations. To nurture skilled talent and broaden their horizons, CUB runs the CUB International Master Scholarship Program in Taiwan. The two-year program offers solid training to students from Southeast Asian countries (such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos) who are currently studying in Taiwan. After completing the program, the graduates are well-equipped with financial expertise and ready to work at CUB’s branches in their home countries. For more details on CUB HCMC’s job openings, please visit the official website to submit your application.

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HONG KONG, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MCHOSE, a highly recommended peripheral brand known among keyboard enthusiasts in China for its premium, high-performance products, unique style, and competitive pricing, is making its debut in the international market. Their first full CNC aluminum custom mechanical keyboard, the GX87, will debut on Indiegogo starting at $59 beginning August 6th. As the world’s first mass-produced full aluminum quick disassembly TKL (Tenkeyless) custom mechanical keyboard, the GX87 is poised to drive a revolutionary shift in the pricing of the high-end mechanical keyboard market.

The MCHOSE GX87 stands out as the first-ever CNC aluminum prebuilt quick disassembly TKL mechanical keyboard. As a pioneering brand in the mass production of full aluminum custom mechanical keyboards, MCHOSE has partnered with top-tier supply chain resources in China to bring forth practical and cost-effective keyboard solutions. The introductory pricing of the GX87 sets a remarkably competitive stance against other brands, truly reflecting a sincere approach to enthusiasts worldwide.

The GX87 design incorporates extensive suggestions from MCHOSE’s dedicated fans. One of the standout features is its quick-release function, allowing users to dismantle the top frame without screws in seconds. This innovative feature, combined with a full CNC aluminum body with 180 mesh surfacing, hot-swappable switches, and advanced QMK/VIA support for extensive customization, makes the MCHOSE GX87 ideal for tech enthusiasts.

This new launch comprises three versions: Lite, Max, and Ultra, catering to diverse user needs. The key distinctions among the versions lie in the switches, structures, and surface treatment processes, resulting in varying price points. This variety enables users to select the configuration that aligns best with their preferences.

In celebration of the GX87 launch, MCHOSE is also releasing six exclusive keycap sets themed around the Chinese zodiac Year of the Lonng: Joy Dargon, Courage Dargon, Wisdom Dargon, Wealth Dargon, Harmony Dargon, and Vitality Dargon, each symbolizing auspicious blessings. Early backers on Indiegogo will have the chance to receive a complimentary random keycap blind box valued at $29 with their order. Among these, the super lucky ones might even secure the rare $99 Joy Dargon keycap box, limited to just 99 units globally. 

Price & Availability: The MCHOSE GX87 will open for pre-orders on Indiegogo from August 6th onwards. Early backers will have the chance to access exclusive offers and be among the first to experience the GX87.

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Alice Liu
marketing@mchose.store 

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BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On July 28, iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment service, announced that its period detective drama, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the West, surpassed a content popularity index of 10,000, topping multiple summer drama charts. This national hit is part of iQIYI’s robust summer lineup, slated to captivate audiences with premium content across genres.

Since premiering, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the West has received widespread acclaim, continuing the strong momentum from the first series of the original IP Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty. The show has earned an impressive 8.2 rating on Douban, China’s leading media review platform. With its gripping plot, complex characters, and memorable scenes, the drama sparked significant buzz and discussions across social media.

The release’s popularity has also revived interests in its previous installation, bringing it back to the platform’s top five trending shows. Moreover, an immersive offline VR experience based on the IP has launched across major cities like Xi’an, Beijing, and Shenzhen, soon debuting in Hunan province to offer viewers an engaging way to experience the content.

Preceding Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the West, iQIYI’s acclaimed suspenseful drama Interlaced Scenes had kicked off this successful summer lineup. As part of iQIYI’s ‘Light On Theatre’ series, this original drama features a gripping narrative that interweaves a detective novel with a real-life murder investigation, achieving a content popularity index of over 9,000.

Beyond drama series, iQIYI’s variety show Tenday has captivated audiences with its innovative ‘Variety Drama’ format, which tightly connects each episode and immerses viewers in thrilling survival challenges. On the animation front, the comedy series How Dare You!?, has set a new content popularity index record for iQIYI’s original animation and has performed exceptionally well in global markets, topping iQIYI’s animation charts in the U.S., South Korea, and Singapore within its first week of release.

Looking ahead, iQIYI’s summer lineup promises a range of innovative themes and unique storytelling to cater to a wide array of audience preferences. Upcoming releases include the period drama Go East, romance animation A Moment but Forever, and variety shows such as The King of Stand-Up Comedy, initiated by the iconic Hong Kong film star and director Stephen Chow.

CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com

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• Killing three birds—localization accuracy, security, and compatibility—with one stone
• Aiming for mass production in 2027: “Will solidify standing as a leading company in the automotive communication component market”

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG Innotek (CEO Moon, Hyuksoo) is gearing up to take the lead in the automotive communication component market with its cutting-edge ‘Digital Key solution’. 

The Digital Key is highlighted as a next-generation car key that can be used to open, lock, and start the car using a smartphone connected to the vehicle through wireless communication technology. Users will no longer need to carry a separate car key, eliminating the worry of misplacing it. And since the car can be started only with a smartphone connected to the digital key, there is a low risk of theft.

With the recent growth of the vehicle sharing industry, including car sharing and car rental, the demand for digital keys is on the rise. According to the global market research firm Persistence Market Research, the automotive digital key market is expected to more than quadruple, from USD 3.0167 billion in 2023, reaching USD 11.3813 billion in 2033.

LG Innotek has continuously enhanced the performance of its products since it first launched a ‘Digital Key Module for Vehicles’ in 2021. Now, it has developed a ‘Next-Generation Digital Key solution’ that significantly enhances the safety and convenience of passengers.

This product is a package of not only a digital key module installed with an antenna and circuitry but also software to operate the digital key. It places the company in a highly advantageous position in the automotive communication component market.

• Killing three birds—localization accuracy, security, and compatibility—with one stone

LG Innotek’s ‘Next-Generation Digital Key solution’ incorporates the unrivalled wireless communication technology capabilities that the company has accumulated over the past 40 years.

It is equipped with short-range communication technologies, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra Wideband (UWB). UWB is a wireless communication technology that uses a wide bandwidth frequency that is less prone to interference than BLE. This technology plays a crucial role in accurately measuring the location of the smartphone connected to the digital key. This is complemented by the company’s proprietary algorithm, which accurately detects the smartphone’s location to within 10cm. This industry-leading performance is expected to significantly reduce the failure rate of existing digital keys.

Operating based on short-range wireless communication, LG Innotek’s ‘Next-Generation Digital Key solution’ is significantly more secure than the existing solution that is currently available on the market. This is because the risk of remote hacking cannot be ruled out due to the wide coverage of the long-range communication method used.

In particular, the product is equipped with the company’s independently-developed wireless communication hacking prevention technology to ensure that the digital key function can be activated only by the smartphone authorized by the user. This solves the security issue that has been pointed out as the biggest vulnerability of connected cars.

In addition, it adheres to the latest standards of the ‘Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)’, a global digital key standardization organization. It can be used regardless of country, terrain, or vehicle type and is compatible with a wide range of smartphones. It is also designed to be interoperable with both iOS and Android operating systems, enhancing user convenience.

Furthermore, the ‘Next-Generation Digital Key solution’ is equipped with a radar that was developed in-house to provide additional functions that enhance safety and convenience.

An example is the ‘Child Presence Detection (CPD)’ function for when a child is left in the vehicle. The radar instantly detects the child’s movement or breathing and sends a real-time alert to the user’s smartphone.

In 2022, 33 children in the United States lost their lives from heatstroke after being left alone in a car. To prevent similar accidents in the future, the United States and Europe are planning to make in-car CDP systems mandatory in 2025.

Most importantly, LG Innotek’s ‘Next-Generation Digital Key solution’ is the smallest in the industry. More than 60 components and modules for BLE and UWB wireless communication, including RF (radio frequency) and power supply devices and in-house developed software, are packed into a solution smaller than a business card. This provides differentiated customer value, including greater design freedom.

• Aming for mass production in 2027: “Will solidify standing as a leading company in the automotive communication component market”

LG Innotek has set 2027 as its target year for full-scale mass production of its ‘Next-Generation Digital Key solution’ and is actively promoting it to global customers of fully-built units.

In addition to this, it is accelerating efforts to capture the automotive communication component market with the second-generation ‘5G-V2X Communication Module’ that it developed last year. The company recently won an order for this module from a global automaker and expects to expand its sales volume of vehicle communication modules by more than four times this year compared to last year.

LG Innotek CEO Moon said, “LG Innotek will continue to foster automotive communication components based on its unparalleled wireless communication source technology as the core pillar of its electronic component business.” He then added, “We will continue to present products that offer differentiated customer value and solidify our position as a leader in the global automotive communication component market.”

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BOSTON and MONTREAL, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TraceLink Inc., the largest end-to-end intelligent supply chain platform for life sciences and healthcare, today announced a strategic partnership with Tecsys, a global leader in supply chain management solutions. For healthcare systems, a lack of supply chain and inventory visibility can lead to a variety of challenges, including time-consuming product recall management, regulatory non-compliance, excess inventory carrying costs, lack of up-to-date product master data and sales catalogs, and more. This partnership between TraceLink and Tecsys aims to combine market-leading capability for external supplier integration and information exchange with industry-acclaimed inventory and warehouse management functionality.

“Partnering with Tecsys allows TraceLink to offer health systems the ability to source real-time supply chain information from 100% of their suppliers directly into their inventory management system, thereby eliminating time-consuming effort that busy pharmacy staff have to expend on a variety of challenges,” said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO of TraceLink. “This partnership underscores TraceLink’s commitment to delivering innovative multi-enterprise data and solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline supply chain operations, without the need for expensive or time-consuming enterprise system changes or upgrades.”

Integrated Solutions for Enhanced Supply Chain Management

TraceLink and Tecsys bring together their respective strengths to offer health systems unparalleled visibility and control over their supply chains and inventory. The integration of TraceLink’s multi-enterprise digital network platform with Tecsys’ enterprise health warehouse management system enables health systems to:

• Achieve Compliance with DSCSA: The combined solution ensures that health systems can meet DSCSA requirements with the least amount of disruption to their receiving workflow. By integrating the verification of DSCSA compliance information into the standard receiving process, the number of scans needed is significantly reduced, streamlining operations and freeing up valuable resources.
• Digital Recalls: TraceLink’s Digital Recalls solution, integrated with Tecsys’ pharmacy warehouse management system, provides pinpoint accuracy to the location of recalled product within the health system, or will notify staff if the product has already been dispensed to a patient. Recalled product is also detected upon receiving to ensure that the product does not enter available inventory. This integrated approach frees up valuable skilled pharmacy resources and enhances patient safety. 
• Expiry Management: The joint solution offers comprehensive expiry management by maintaining a digital representation of lot and expiration dates. When combined with inventory location information supplied by Tecsys, expired or near-expired products are quickly identified and retrieved, thereby accelerating the return credit reimbursement.
• 340B Inventory Management: The partnership ensures precise handling of 340B and non-340B inventory, providing the correct compliance information before receipt, thus streamlining inventory management for Covered Entities and Contract Pharmacies.

Tangible Benefits for Health Systems

The partnership between TraceLink and Tecsys delivers tangible benefits for health systems, including improved operational efficiency, reduced compliance costs, and enhanced patient care. By leveraging the strengths of both companies, health systems can dramatically simplify their processes, ensuring that highly skilled personnel can focus on their primary responsibilities—caring for patients.

“Tecsys is excited to collaborate with TraceLink to offer integrated solutions that address the unique challenges of health systems,” said Bill King, Chief Revenue Officer at Tecsys. “TraceLink’s ability to source and maintain digitalized representations of pharmaceutical product, combined with Tecsys’ ability to incorporate that information into pharmacy workflows and inventory, provides massive efficiencies to pharmacy resources during staff shortages. Together, we are providing a robust platform that enhances visibility, improves efficiency, and supports the critical mission of patient care.”

Enhance Pharmacy Inventory Management by Operationalizing DSCSA Compliance & Reverse Logistics

Join TraceLink, Tecsys, and PharmaLink, the respective leaders in DSCSA compliance, pharmacy inventory management, and reverse logistics, on August 6th for a joint webinar to discover innovative solutions that can boost your operating margins and keep patients safe. Register now to identify the quick wins available to your team through the power of supply chain digitalization.

For more information, visit www.tracelink.com and www.tecsys.com.

About TraceLink

TraceLink is the largest end-to-end intelligent supply chain platform for life sciences and healthcare. TraceLink’s multienterprise digital network platform enables customers to seamlessly integrate, collaborate, and execute supply chain processes across multiple enterprises.

About Tecsys

Tecsys is a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip organizations with the software, technology, and expertise to drive operational greatness. Its solutions span healthcare, retail, third-party logistics, and high-volume distribution industries, offering dynamic and powerful solutions for warehouse and service center management, distribution and transportation management, supply management at point of use, distributed order management, and complete financial management and analytics solutions. Tecsys’ shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TCS.

Source: Tracelink, Inc.

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