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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) — The 2023 World Coastal Forum aiming to create a global cooperation platform in the field of coastal ecology with clear orientation, diversified participation, strong actions and rich products, will be held from Sept 25 to 27, in Yancheng, China.

Originating from the Yellow (Bo) Sea Wetland International Conference, the World Coastal Forum has been held for four consecutive sessions in Yancheng, according to the Information Office of Yancheng Municipal People’s Government in a statement.

Themed “Our Coasts: Green and Low-carbon Development”, the conference will hold four themed fora and more than 10 special seminars.

As a host, Yancheng actively builds an exchange and cooperation platform for coastal wetland cities worldwide, creating an “ecological environment” “Circle of friends”, gathering global wisdom, conspiring with poetry and distance.

Currently, Yancheng is deeply participating in international ecological governance dialogue and cooperation, advocating and building an ecological economic circle around the Yellow Sea, and carrying out pragmatic cooperation in ecological mutual learning and economic integration.

In recent years, the city has practised the concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, planted a solid ecological foundation, and painted a new picture of the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, providing a copyable and scalable Yancheng Plan for global coastal ecological protection and restoration.

Yancheng has the largest coastal wetland on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean and on the edge of the Asian continent, as well as the vast lake wetland in the Lixia River area, with two international business cards of “World Natural Heritage” and “International Wetland City”.

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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization announced the worldwide release of Seoul Edition 23: New Tradition, a Seoul tourism promotional campaign video featuring V of BTS, on September 1. Its teaser video boasted a significant response, raking in 400,000 views in just one week.
The second installment of the campaign, Seoul Edition 23: Nature in the City, is scheduled for release on September 8.

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A Seoul tourism promotional video for 2023 featuring V, BTS member and Honorary Tourism Ambassador of Seoul, was released on VisitSeoul TV (https://www.youtube.com/VisitSeoulTV), the official YouTube channel for Seoul tourism operated by the Seoul Tourism Organization.

The first feature video, New Tradition, introduces Seoul and its capacity to encompass elements of the past in the modern day. The video starts with the Seoul Edition 23 title, juxtaposing V against the Seoul backdrop. It then progresses to show how the traditional marks and symbols of the city remain incorporated in our daily lives in modernized form, such as the Y2K fashion found at Dongmyo Market, a modern café in a traditional market, and the media façade exhibition in Gwanghwamun Square. The video wraps up with the message, Seoul, Make It Yours, to encourage global viewers to seize the opportunity to experience Seoul in the here and now.

The second feature video, Nature in the City, slated to be unveiled on September 8, puts the lifestyle of Seoulites on display embracing nature in the bustling downtown area.

In addition, the Seoul Edition Hashtag Event will be held for one month in September on Visit Seoul social media channels. Those who post the designated hashtag with photos of the places they want to visit, or recommend, are entered into a draw to earn the chance to win a roundtrip air ticket to and from Seoul, as well as two nights voucher at a five-star hotel. Event details can be found on Visit Seoul’s official Instagram channel (@visitseoul_official) and other Visit Seoul social media channels from September 1.

The Seoul tourism promotional campaign holds great significance as it showcases the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s new brand slogan, Seoul, My Soul, across the world. Labeled with the new brand slogan, campaign content will be released to people around the world using influential outdoor media channels in six major cities, including Times Square of New York City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok, and Taipei. All displayed content will align with the theme of taking selfies with V in hopes of going viral among fans and other interested viewers in the global community.

The campaign will also be featured across the globe in the U.S., Europe, and other regions of Asia through major television networks, such as CNN and NBC, as well as the press media, New York Times.

Going beyond just promoting Seoul as a tourist destination, the Seoul Tourism Organization will send a strong message to attract tourists by describing a fast-changing Seoul as a “limited-edition item”. The campaign also places emphasis on setting the tone for Seoul’s image as a city that embraces the “newtro” trend alongside the ability to harmonize itself with the nature in and around Seoul.

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^{Al Marjan Island to feature Marriott International’s second hospitality offering on its shores: W Al Marjan Island (Photo: AETOSWire)}

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Sept 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, today announced the launch of a W Hotel on Al Marjan Island on the back of a collaboration between Marriott International, Inc., and Dalands Holding.

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Slated for a grand opening early 2027, W Al Marjan Island is poised to achieve a dual distinction, not only as Marriott International’s second hospitality venture on the island, but also as W Hotel’s first property in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing the brand’s bold design, outstanding service and always-on programming to the northern emirate.

Destined to be located on Marjan’s flagship archipelago island, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Arabian Peninsula, and enclosed by the Yanas and Jais Mountains, the hotel will further elevate the appeal of this thriving leisure destination to globetrotters.

Featuring an inventory of 300 hotel rooms and suites with sweeping sea views, this magnificent property is anticipated to include signature spaces such as the Living Room, WET deck, W Lounge, AWAY Spa, and FIT fitness centre along with three restaurants and retail spaces.

Abdulla Al Abdouli, Chief Executive Officer, Marjan, said: “As Ras Al Khaimah rightfully solidifies its position on the global tourism landscape, we take pride in our significant contribution to enhancing its credibility and attractiveness among international investors. This commitment has led to a myriad of prestigious projects, as exemplified by the launch of W Al Marjan Island.”

“We are excited to work with Dalands Holding to bring W’s invigorating energy and dynamic design to Al Marjan Island,” said Saahil Lalit, Vice President – Development, Middle East, Marriott International. “Ras Al Khaimah continues to be a sought-after leisure destination attracting global travellers to its idyllic beaches and attractions.”

Saurabh Gupta, CEO, Dalands Holding, said: “We believe this one-of-a-kind development will be immensely popular for its iconic design, luxurious accommodation and trendy culinary options. Like the other luxury hotels in our portfolio, we are developing W Al Marjan Island around the perceived needs of our future guests by curating exceptional offerings and unforgettable experiences.”

Endowed with white sandy beaches stretching over 7.8 km and a 23 km waterfront, an array of activities, and water sports, Al Marjan Island is reimagining luxurious waterfront living in Ras Al Khaimah.

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^{Yili tops the Most Valuable Dairy Brands 2023 ranking. ​}

LONDON, Aug. 28, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–

On August 22, Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation and strategy consultancy, issued its Food & Drink 2023 report. Yili’s brand value surged to US$12.4 billion, making a 17% increase compared to the previous year. Yili has retained the top spot for four consecutive years, showcasing its robust growth potential.

As highlighted by Brand Finance, Yili, a global dairy giant, has earned a world-renowned reputation with its focus on quality, innovation and social responsibility. The consultancy underscored that, “Yili has fostered strong customer loyalty in its local market by consistently delivering products of exceptional quality and perceived health benefits. This has contributed to strong domestic sales growth, while the brand’s global presence has also propelled its overseas revenue.”

“Dual-engine” for fast-paced growth

Yili’s “dual-engine” strategy — one that features both innovation and digitization — has greatly contributed to its brand value growth. Yili has set up a three-tiered R&D platform that includes the open innovation platform, group innovation center and BU-level application innovation platform. Running 15 R&D and innovation centers across the globe, Yili has been relentlessly pursuing whole industrial chain innovation collaboration that extends from pastures to end products.

Yili has continued its efforts aimed at meeting consumers’ diverse demands for healthier food. In 2023, Yili has led the industry by launching multiple functional dairy products that help boost people’s immune systems or control their blood-sugar levels. SATINE active lactoferrin organic pure milk, for example, is a newly launched star product that was created after 3 years of R&D, drastically improving the lactoferrin retention rate from 10% to over 90%. The new product has played a pioneering role in the industry by creating an entirely new category of immune-boosting dairy products.

Yili has also been stepping up its supply-chain digital transformation. Toward the upstream, it has developed a series of world-leading smart farms that operate without human intervention throughout their processes. Toward the midstream, it has launched numerous smart factories featuring enhanced production and management efficiency. And toward the downstream, Yili has adopted a digital consumer operation approach that covers both online and offline consumption, reaching all types of consumer scenarios and spanning the entire product life cycle.

By putting digital technology into comprehensive application, Yili has step-by-step effected digital and intelligent upgrading throughout the entire operations chain, covering various functions including R&D, manufacturing, supply chains and marketing.

Realizing the company’s social value

In April 2022, Yili became the first Chinese food company to release its peak carbon emission and carbon neutrality targets as well as a roadmap which includes a long-term pledge to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the industrial chain by 2050. Since then, Yili has gradually rolled out its carbon reduction plans and worked together with partners throughout the industrial chain to curb energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.

Last year, a focus on reducing water footprints opened a new chapter for Yili’s sustainability journey. In March 2023, Yili led China’s food industry by obtaining the international water footprint verification both at the product and organizational levels. It also became China’s first company to join the UN Water Action Agenda.

As the world’s most valuable dairy brand, Yili is committed to achieving not only its own commercial success but also the sustainable development of the entire dairy industry. In pursuit of its dream of “World Integrally Sharing Health”, Yili will continue to enhance its global partnerships, innovation and digitalization to further improve its product and service quality.

Source: Yili Group

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — The Orchid Run & Ride 2023 recently held at Persiaran KLCC, has successfully raised RM250,000 to fund the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)’s operations and purchase of dialysis-related equipment.

Currently, the NKF serves over 1,500 patients seeking treatment at 29 dialysis centres nationwide.

Anchored around the theme ‘Viva La Wellbeing’, the eighth edition of Orchid Run & Ride that is also held in conjunction with PETRONAS’ 49th anniversary celebration is organised by the Association of Wives and Women Staff of PETRONAS (PETRONITA), in collaboration with the national energy group.

The event also saw the support of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh; Chief Executive Officer of KLCC Property Holdings Bhd, Datuk Md Shah Mahmood; and national shuttlers from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), namely Leong Jun Hao and Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin from the men’s singles team; and K Letshanaa and Wong Ling Chin from the women’s singles team.

PETRONITA President, Puan Sri Jemilia Md Jelas said, “Since the inaugural Orchid Run and Ride in 2015, PETRONITA has contributed more than RM2 million towards improving the quality of life of the less privileged. We believe that meaningful difference begins with us, and we are committed to play an active role in providing support wherever we can.”

She added, “The success of this event is a testament to the strong collaboration and support received from everyone involved. PETRONITA wishes to thank all participants, collaborators, partners and PETRONITA members for contributing towards this impressive outcome.”

NKF Chief Executive, Khor Xin Yun said, “Our patients are generally from the lower income group who cannot afford dialysis treatments at private medical facilities. This financial support is very much needed for NKF to subsidise treatment cost and sustain the organisation.”

The mock cheque presentation was handed over by Puan Sri Jemilia during the event’s officiating ceremony, witnessed by PETRONAS President and Group CEO, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik.

This year’s Orchid Run & Ride saw the attendance of around 7,000 runners and cyclists that include members of the public, PETRONAS staff and management participating in either of the three categories: 5km Fun Run, 8km Fun Ride and 12km Run.

At the event, participants also enjoyed upbeat and lively entertainment by local artist Bunga and PETRONAS talents such as Pettari and Move2Fitt.

The event garnered strong support from notable organisations which include Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), Dialog Group Berhad, MISC Berhad and Pengerang Integrated Complex.

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Photo 1: Flag-off for Orchid Run & Ride 2023saw the attendance of around 7,000 runners and cyclists participating in either of the three categories: 5km Fun Run, 8km Fun Ride and 12km Run.

Photo 2: (From left) Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh, PETRONITA President Puan Sri Jemilia Md Jelas and PETRONAS President and Group CEO, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik during the flag-off for Orchid Run & Ride 2023 at Persiaran KLCC.

Photo 3: Funds raised from the Orchid Run & Ride 2023 will be channeled to fund the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)’s operations and purchase of dialysis-related equipment.

Photo 4: Flag-off for Orchid Run & Ride 2023 saw the attendance of around 7,000 runners and cyclists participating in either of the three categories: 5km Fun Run, 8km Fun Ride and 12km Run.

Photo 5 & 6: Participants of Orchid Run & Ride 2023 

Photo 7: Orchid flower give-away: PETRONITA President Puan Sri Jemilia Md Jelas and PETRONAS President and Group CEO, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik welcomed among finishers in the race.

SOURCE: PETRONAS

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