HONG KONG, Nov 4, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Guangdong Branch and Shenzhen Branch of the People's Bank of China, the Guangdong Supervision Bureau and the Shenzhen Supervision Bureau of the China Securities Regulatory Commission jointly announced that Guotai Junan Securities has become the first batch of securities companies to participate in the " Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect" on a pilot basis. At the same time, the Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong also announced the list of the first batch of securities companies for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area "Cross-boundary Wealth Pilot Scheme" (Cross-boundary Wealth Management Pilot Scheme). Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“Guotai Junan International”, “GTJAI”, the “Company” or the “Group”, stock code: 1788.HK) was successfully selected into the first batch of "Cross-border Wealth Management Pilot Scheme" and became the first batch to provide cross-border wealth management services to investors in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as an overseas securities company. In the future, Guotai Junan International will work with its parent company Guotai Junan Securities to provide domestic and foreign investors with full-cycle cross-border financial services such as cross-border wealth management account opening, fund transfer, and product investment.As a bridge between Guotai Junan Securities and high-quality Chinese and global enterprises and capital markets, Guotai Junan International has been based in Hong Kong for nearly 30 years and has been deeply involved in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. It is a pioneer Chinese securities company in wealth management services in Hong Kong. As a leading large-scale comprehensive financial service provider in the industry, Guotai Junan International provides customers with diversified investment products and services, including stock brokerage and consulting, bond and fixed income products, funds and structured products, etc., to meet customers' global asset allocation needs." Cross-boundary Wealth Management Pilot Scheme" is one of the important plans of the capital market interconnection mechanism between the Mainland and Hong Kong and Macau. Qualified investors in the Greater Bay Area will receive more abundant and convenient cross-border investment services. In the future, Guotai Junan International will work closely with its parent company Guotai Junan Securities to further leverage its advantages in wealth management and cross-border finance, commit to promoting the interconnection of financial markets in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, seize new opportunities in the historical development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and provide customers with more professional and comprehensive wealth management services. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- The twin lighting fairs and the Eco Expo Asia concluded with success, attracting some 60,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions.- 61% of lighting industry respondents expect overall sales to grow in the next 12-24 months, while 61% of respondents foresee AI as a key growth driver in lighting industry.- An exhibitor expected actual orders received after the Autumn Lighting Fair to amount to around US$40-50 million.- Eco Expo Asia successfully attracted buyers from various industries to procure eco products and green technologies, empowering enterprises on their sustainable development.- A Hong Kong company trading electric and hybrid electric vehicles estimate its sales this year to increase by 15-20%, in view of the more optimistic sentiment.HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2024, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 26th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the 9th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, and the 19th Eco Expo Asia, jointly organised by HKTDC, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), have come to a successful conclusion. The three exhibitions attracted some 60,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions, signifying Hong Kong’s status as an international conference and exhibition centre. Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The recent Policy Address proposed several measures to enhance Hong Kong's status as an international trade centre. The fairs created cross-industry sourcing opportunities and attracted some 60,000 buyers in total. The number of buyers from Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Italy and the Netherlands increased from last year. Eco Expo Asia also drew many new buyer groups, including from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), showing that ASEAN and Middle Eastern buyers view Hong Kong as an important trading and sourcing platform. These fairs further solidified Hong Kong's role as a trade centre which also promotes green and low-carbon development.”Survey shows optimism on sales in the lighting industryAn independent survey of over 710 exhibitors and buyers at the Autumn Lighting Fair and Outdoor and Tech Light Expo revealed that respondents hold an optimistic outlook, with 61% respondents expecting overall sales to grow in the next 12-24 months, and 34% expecting sales to remain unchanged.For traditional markets, respondents were mainly optimistic about Australia and the Pacific Islands (74%), Korea (72%), and Taiwan (57%). Among emerging markets, the industry was primarily positive on Middle East (88%), Latin America (80%) and Russia (64%).In terms of trends in lighting products, 61% respondents foresee that artificial intelligence (AI) is the driving factor of industry growth. Most respondents (43%) believed energy-efficient lighting control solutions to have great potential in the smart lighting industry in next two years, followed by home automation and smart lighting control systems (36%), wireless lighting control systems (27%) and outdoor smart security lighting systems (26%).Hall of Connected Lighting with international brands launching new productsUnder the theme “Light & Life”, the twin lighting fairs showcased innovative products and solutions that integrate lighting with life. The Autumn Lighting Fair revealed industry trends, such as sustainable development, healthy living, and innovative design. The Hall of Connected Lighting at the Autumn Lighting Fair featured over 50 internationally renowned brands from eight countries and regions.Amongst them, Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association and the DALI Alliance collectively showcased numerous key brands to present their intelligent lighting ecosystem. Signify from the Netherlands, Tridonic from Austria and TUYA Smart from Mainland China, among others, also launched new products at the Fair. The hall was not only popular among buyers but also elevated the fair to a higher level.Tridonic GmbH CEO Hugo Rohner stated, "This year, we have met more new buyers from Europe and the Middle East. The Fair also provides a perfect platform for us to announce the launch of lichtMONITOR in Asia, which has attracted the attention of international buyers."The business atmosphere at both lighting fairs was enthusiastic and lively. At the Autumn Lighting Fair, the Mainland China exhibitor Jason Yan, Sales Manager of Hangzhou Sky-Lighting Co., Ltd. stated that the number of buyers visiting their booth increased by 20-30%. During the first day of the Fair, more than 10 buyers from Europe and North America expressed their intention to place orders. He expected that actual orders received after the Autumn Lighting Fair will amount to around US$40-50 million.This year, the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo introduced a Smart Pole and Solution zone. Liu Jie, Manager of Jiangsu Fute Lighting Group Co., Ltd. from Jiangsu Gaoyou Lighting Association, said: “Many buyers from Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Vietnam and Argentina have expressed serious interest in sourcing our smart streetlights and signal lights. Potential orders under negotiation are up to US$10 million.”A buyer from Canada, David Daniels, President of Etlin-Daniels Electrical Devices Inc. has been visiting the Spring Lighting Fair and Autumn Lighting Fair every year: “I have found two potential suppliers through the Click2Match platform, and I plan to buy US$450,000 worth of area lights and down lights from them. I am also interested in new models of LED panel lights and LED tri-proof lights presented by my existing supplier at the Fair, and I’ll buy US$800,000 worth of lighting products from this supplier.”Eco Expo Asia fully promotes energy conservation and waste reductionUnder the theme of “Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, Eco Expo Asia focused on three areas that echo the recent Policy Address, namely new energy, waste management and circular economy, and ESG-related services.The demand for environmentally friendly products or technologies is increasingly growing across various industries. As a leading expo in the green industry, Eco Expo Asia is supported by governments, industry associations and enterprises from around the world. In addition to local buyers, this year’s expo also invited suppliers who provide services to mainland and ASEAN governments to procure green technologies and products. Other industries attending the Fair to source green products and services included infrastructure, real estate, property management, logistics, hotels, department stores and finance.Hong Kong exhibitor Alex Huen, General Manager of GMI Motors Ltd said: “Last year at Eco Expo Asia, we received over 20 enquiries from Europe, Southeast Asia and Mainland China, resulting in five vehicle sales amounting to HK$8 million. This year, we estimate an increase of 15-20%, in view of the more optimistic sentiment. The Click2Match platform has been invaluable for us. We have successfully arranged five meetings with overseas buyers on the first day.”Keith Ang, Managing Director of Transco-PAC Transport & Environmental Pte Ltd said: “We aim to secure deals with a total budget of S$500,000 (HK$ 3 million). We are particularly interested in solutions provided by Hong Kong companies, including waste management for a government initiative in Singapore, as well as textile recycling solution.” Another buyer Ruuth Sonnia Agustina M, Digital Technology Manager of PT Moda Integrasi Transportasi Jabodetabek in Indonesia, was interested to procure 50 EV chargers worth up to HK$100,000 from a Hong Kong company for the charging stations that they are planning to build at three train stations in the country.Igniting cross-industry business opportunities through three fairsOrganised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo formed a world-renowned lighting marketplace, attracting some 3,000 exhibitors collectively and more than 40,000 buyers and more than 10,000 buyers, respectively. Eco Expo Asia, co-organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., drew over 300 exhibitors and over 8,500 buyers.Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, exhibitors and buyers can engage in online business negotiations and matching through the Click2Match smart business matching platform until 8 November for the two lighting fairs and until 9 November for Eco Expo Asia.Fair WebsitesHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): hklightingfairae.hktdc.comHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: hkotlexpo.hktdc.comEco Expo Asia: www.ecoexpoasia.comExhibitor and Buyer QuotesHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklightingfairae/en/success-storiesHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/en/success-storiesEco Expo Asia:https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/en/success-storiesPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3ArukPoThe 26th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the 9th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and the 19th Eco Expo Asia, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), have come to a successful conclusion. The three exhibitions attracted some 60,000 buyers from 150 countries and regionsThe upgraded Hall of Connected Lighting at the Autumn Lighting Fair showcased new products from over 50 renowned companies and brands. Among them, Tridonic debuted its new product - lichtMONITOR - at the FairRenowned lighting designer Tino Kwan and his team collaborated with OFT Interiors Founder CM Jao to curate the GLOW & GROW - How Lighting Enriches a Space installation to showcase the latest industry trends and aesthetics, which open up new horizons for buyers. The lighting fixtures and systems used in the demonstration space were jointly sponsored by the world-renowned architectural and commercial lighting brand ERCO and dynamic lighting experts TRAXON | e:cueThe Autumn Lighting Fair’s Hall of Aurora brought together innovative lighting fixtures and technologies from some 540 renowned brands. Among them, MEGAMAN® used the occasion to celebrate its 30th anniversaryThis year’s Outdoor and Tech Lighting Expo added a new Smart Pole and Solution zone to showcases innovative solutions to optimise energy efficiencyVarious seminars and forums were held during the two lighting fairsThe Hong Kong Tourism Board arranged evening cruises on Victoria Harbour for an extended travelling experience of buyersThis year’s Eco Expo Asia attracted over 300 exhibitors and over 8,500 buyersThe Eco Asia Conference once again invited officials and experts from around the world to analyse trends and new areas for explorationTse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the HKSAR Government, attended the Eco Expo Asia and had a dialogue with the youth. The students were enthusiasticThe last day of the Eco Expo Asia was open to the public. Visitors enjoyed free rides in a hydrogen bus organised by the Environmental Protection DepartmentWebsiteInternational Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): hklightingfairae.hktdc.comHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: hkotlexpo.hktdc.comEco Expo Asia: www.ecoexpoasia.comMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472 Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgThe HKTDC’s Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Background information on Messe FrankfurtThe Messe Frankfurt Group is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,300 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2023 were around € 609 million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services.Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity.For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainabilityWith its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent).For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.co Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mogul Works Asia ("MWA"), a leading integrated marketing and talent solutions company in Southeast Asia, is proud to announce the renewal of its learning and development contracts with some of Malaysia's most renowned institutions. This marks a continuation of Mogul Works Asia's efforts to support local upskilling programs as part of the nation's strategy to cultivate a highly skilled and adaptable workforce.The renewed partnerships emphasize Mogul Works Asia's commitment to delivering high-quality learning and development solutions that cater to the needs of Malaysia's evolving economic landscape. Among the organizations that have extended their collaboration with Mogul Works are Khazanah Nasional, Touch 'n Go, CGC, Sime Darby, Sunway Group, Kenanga Investment Bank, and the Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia (KWSP), all of which are integral to Malaysia's growth plans.The founders of Mogul Works Asia, Mr. Lee John Salmon and Tunku Eddy Nasruan Adil, commented: "We are honored to continue our partnerships with these distinguished institutions. Our mission is to help build great people and companies here in Malaysia. We recognize the demand for Malaysian talent globally and aim to provide world-class training and opportunities to encourage that talent to develop within Malaysia."Over the years, Mogul Works Asia has focused on enabling these institutions and their diverse workforces to contribute meaningfully to both national development and regional and global competitiveness. This ongoing commitment positions the company as a key player in the talent development and marketing sectors, contributing to Malaysia's broader goal of establishing itself as a business hub in Southeast Asia.The renewal of these contracts not only strengthens Mogul Works Asia's foothold in the industry but also reflects the growing demand for trusted partners in learning and development, marketing, and employer branding. While specific contract details cannot be disclosed, standard project sizes for Mogul Works Asia range from USD 30,000 to over USD 1 million.Mogul Works Asia continues to support organizations in achieving their growth ambitions by combining specialized talent development, recruitment tools, and marketing expertise. With a focus on democratizing quality education, the company strives to build market leaders and enable more companies to grow their businesses in Malaysia. This is in line with Malaysia's goal of attracting, retaining, and cultivating talent within a rapidly evolving economy.Social LinksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mogulworksasia/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mogulworksasia/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mogul-works-asia/tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mogulworksasiaMedia ContactMogul Works AsiaAmalia MohdWebsite: https://www.mogulworks.asia Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.