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HONG KONG, March 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The eyes of the art world turn to Hong Kong this week as colour, creativity and vibrancy descend upon the city for the arts and culture scene. Headlined by large-scale fairs Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central, the internationally renowned celebration of arts and culture sees a suite of world-class events, encounters and experiences taking place throughout the city, showcasing Hong Kong’s thriving creative landscape while reinforcing its position as a global cultural hub.

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Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central anchor arts lineup

Art Basel Hong Kong (March 23-25) is hosting the biggest edition of the international art fair since 2019 which this year features 177 exhibitors from 32 countries and territories. Taking place concurrently will be Art Central (March 22-25), Hong Kong’s homegrown art fair that has established itself as one of the region’s most significant platforms for emerging artists. These two world-class art fairs have helped Hong Kong become firmly established as one the world’s foremost hubs for international arts and cultural exchange.

In particular, Hong Kong Tourism Board is teaming up with Art Central in launching an “Arts in Hong Kong café” to invite visitors to walk into the contemporary art gallery like café and see the collaborative works of local and overseas artists.

Show-stopping installations, must-see exhibitions across the city

As Hong Kong’s stock on the global arts stage continues to go from strength to strength, a host of opportunities for artistic encounters can also be discovered around town.

Harbour City is currently home to large-scale work ‘GIANTS: Rising Up’. The first of French artist JR’s GIANTS series in Asia, this 12mx12m installation depicts a larger-than-life high-jumper in graceful mid-flight backdropped by the iconic Victoria Harbour, and features a nod to traditional Hong Kong craftsmanship with the use of bamboo scaffolding, running from 13 March to 23 April 2023.

Pacific Place hosts the world premiere of ‘Gravity’, a 10-metre-tall work by Los Angeles-based conceptual artist Awol Erizku. The piece is a playful depiction of the figure of King Tutankhamun that invites visitors to take a detour from their usual route, and represents the first-ever offsite activation of Art Basel Hong Kong’s Encounters sector, running from 17 March to 2 April 2023.

ArtisTree this month has unveiled ArtisTree Selects: Urban Rocks, a solo exhibition featuring brand-new sculptural works by Hong Kong-based French artist Polo Bourieau. The 12 stone sculptures, made in the intimacy of the artist’s Tuscan workshop in 2021, are inspired by Chinese scholars’ rocks, and examine humanity’s indelible mark on the planet, running from 16 March to 9 April 2023.

Clouds, Power and Ornament – Roving Central Asia is now showing at CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) at The Mills. Greater China’s first-ever comprehensive Central Asian textile art exhibition features works by 26 art and culture creators from the landlocked region to explore how artists and designers there use textile as a medium of preservation, response and cohesion. Opening to the public from 25 February to 21 May 2023.

Street Art in the Spotlight

Street art will be in the spotlight this dynamic art week, with prominent showcases examining the movement from its beginnings to the here and now.

Street art festival HKwalls makes a vibrant return to Hong Kong this week. The eighth edition of the much-loved event will once again transform neighbourhoods in the Central and Western District into outdoor galleries, and has also invited six internationally acclaimed mural and street artists to create their first pieces in the city.

Another harbourfront highlight is ‘VLTRAPHOTONICS’, a 4,000sqm digital artwork by Spanish street artist J. Demsky that takes over the façades of Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre. The site-specific work, a collaboration between HKwalls street art festival and Sino Group, will light up Victoria Harbour each night until 12 April with over 82,000 LED bulbs.

K11 Arts Foundation presents City As Studio, Greater China’s largest ever exhibition of graffiti and street art. Curated by Jeffrey Deitch, the show examines the history of the form from its emergence as counter-cultural expression in 1970s New York to its rise as a global phenomenon, and features works by pioneers Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Fab 5 Freddy, Lady Pink and more.

Throughout the year, Hong Kong plays host to a vibrant and diverse range of arts and cultural events that showcase the city’s creative energy and talent. These events set the stage for even more cultural celebrations, such as the upcoming Le French May. Be ready to say Hello to Hong Kong!

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Collaboration marks the first global installation of Corning’s G1 production system to support higher-quality API-chemical production using inherently safer flow-chemistry technology

ALBANY, N.Y., March 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced a collaboration with Corning Incorporated to expand and accelerate continuous-flow development and manufacturing programs for the chemical and biopharmaceutical industries globally. The collaboration with Corning’s Advanced-Flow™ Reactor (AFR) team includes the first installation of Corning’s G1 production system, designed for the continuous industrial production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).

Continuous flow chemistry is critical for the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs, and provides advantages compared with traditional batch processing. It is an inherently safer technology that delivers faster and more robust material production with a higher selectivity of desired products.

“Innovation in drug development and production calls for safety at high speed,” said Christopher Conway, president, Research & Development, Curia. “The implementation of Corning’s G1 Production Reactor at our Albany facility expands our capability to provide scalable solutions that address complex development and manufacturing requirements facing the pharmaceutical industry. Using advanced technology and standardized workflows, Curia offers continuous flow chemistry from targeted development to commercial scale globally.”

The G1 production reactor includes an updated set of dosing lines and controls that enable continuous operations and compliance to cGMP standards.

“Collaborating with an innovation-focused company like Curia will help drive advancements in the chemical-processing industry,” said Alessandra Vizza, business director, Corning Advanced-Flow Reactors. “The implementation of Corning’s G1 production system can deliver a host of benefits. The system is an inherently safer technology that will help Curia reduce time to market with higher-quality chemical and API processing, increased efficiency of chemical and API synthesis, and lower production costs.”

“Additionally, the space-saving, energy-conserving, and waste-reducing benefits of Corning’s AFR Technology may help customers reduce the environmental impact of their manufacturing business – a key attribute as the field continues to gain momentum in the U.S. and around the world,” said Vizza.

Curia’s expertise and global network of facilities, combined with Corning’s continuous flow technology, can help drive business efficiencies and, ultimately, improve patients’ lives.

About Curia
Curia is a leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization providing products and services from R&D through commercial manufacturing to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers. Curia’s nearly 4,000 employees at 29 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia help its customers advance from curiosity to cure. Learn more at CuriaGlobal.com.

About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.

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Sue Zaranek
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Corning Contact Information:
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) — The Guinness World Records has certified The Great Prayer Wheel “Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek” located at Samten Hills cultural and spiritual tourist complex in Dalat, Vietnam as the world’s largest prayer wheel.

Officially inaugurated on March 11, The Great Prayer Wheel is made of pure copper, inlaid with 24K gold, weighing 200 tonnes, 37.22 metres in height and 16.53 metres in diameter, according to a statement.

Its unique design and enormous size make it an architectural wonder that has attracted global visitors, while its intricate details, beautiful colours, and breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and forests create a serene and peaceful atmosphere that inspires reflection and contemplation.

The Guinness World Records recognition strongly promotes the image of the Great Buddhist prayer wheel in the Vajrayana Buddhist spiritual complex at Samten Hills Dalat and the beauty of Lam Dong province to the world.

This way, Samten Hills Dalat symbolises friendship, peace, and diplomatic culture between Vietnam, India and many other countries.

The space of Vajrayana Buddhism in Samten Hills Dalat is a rare, unique construction rich in cultural value and it is made with Nepal painters’ ancient art.

The Largest Prayer Wheel and Samten Hills Dalat are now open to the public. Visitors are welcome to experience the beauty and serenity first-hand as it would be the perfect destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in Vietnamese culture.

— BERNAMA

Enjoy attractive deals and promotions for international travel 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) – The travel bug has bitten Malaysians again, now that borders across the world have opened up.

As a timely response to the heavy travel demand, Traveloka Malaysia has taken the lead in rolling out the International Travel Fiesta (ITF) from 15 – 26 March 2023.

To add to the buzz, Traveloka Malaysia intends to stimulate sales for the travel fair with superb offers. Aside from the attractive deals, customers will also be privy to special fares from various airlines, especially for international destinations on Traveloka.

“The surge in the number of travellers is encouraging, and Traveloka is eager to engage customers in getting the best deals for their next holiday or adventure from participating airlines during the ITF,” says Iko Putera, CEO of Transport, Traveloka.

“Already there are indications of high demand from Malaysians who are eager to snag the best deals for domestic and international travel,” he adds.

Traveloka will continue to strengthen its position as the leading travel platform of Southeast Asia that provides the best bargains and exceptional customer experiences through a comprehensive range of services. There will be a booth at One Utama from 15-19 March 2023 and Sunway Pyramid from 24-26 March 2023, where visitors stand to win attractive giveaways and lucky draws. From 17 March 2023, visit Traveloka to discover unmatched travel deals.

“As Traveloka’s airline partner during the International Travel Fiesta 2023, we are offering consumers the opportunity to explore and discover great places, go on adventure trips and see more of the world with their families and loved ones. Wherever they choose to travel, we want to assure our passengers that we are committed towards providing a safe, seamless, and comfortable travel experience,” commented Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines, Malaysia Aviation Group.

Although airline deals will take centrestage, there will also be offers for hotels and experiences. Avid travellers could expect Traveloka to offer exciting daily coupons, where generous discounts will be given for individual international destinations which are popular tourist havens like Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Taiwan and Thailand.

As with the International Travel Fiesta last year, one could be rewarded with more savings and interesting promotions such as social media challenges to be posted on Traveloka Malaysia’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, all with the aim of winning some exciting prizes.

The return to normalcy when it comes to travel is very much welcome, indicated for instance by searches for overseas destinations. Since it is now possible to pack one’s overnighter, purchase a holiday and head out at a moment’s notice, Traveloka intends to remain at the forefront to ensure its customers attain their travel aspirations. Let’s live life, your way!

About Traveloka
Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel platform, provides users access to discover and purchase a wide range of travel, local services, and financial services products. Traveloka’s comprehensive product portfolio includes transport booking services such as flight tickets, bus, trains, car rental, airport transfer, as well as access to the largest accommodation inventory in Southeast Asia, including hotels, apartments, guest houses, homestays, resorts, and villas, making Traveloka a booking platform with the widest selection of accommodation and packages.

Traveloka is also a key player in the local services category (currently specific to certain markets), offering reservations for a wide range of local attractions, activities, wellness and beauty clinics, culinary directories as well as food delivery. Traveloka also offers financing, payment, and insurance products to help Southeast Asian consumers fulfil their lifestyle aspirations. Traveloka provides 24/7 customer service in local languages as well as more than 30 different local payment methods. Traveloka lifestyle superapp has been downloaded more than 100 million times, making it the most popular travel and lifestyle booking application in the Southeast Asian region.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) — Optimisation and adjustment of entry-exit policies this year have allowed the major trade corridor linking China to Southeast Asian (ASEAN) countries and the rest of the world to regain its previous bustling and vibrant atmosphere.

Currently, trucks loaded with goods are crossing China-Vietnam border at the Youyiguan Port in Pingxiang City, Guangxi, according to the Management Committee of China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone in a statement.

In recent years, Guangxi has vigorously supported the infrastructure construction of key border ports, including more inspection checkpoints and larger cargo transfer sites. At the Youyiguan Port, it only takes around a minute or even less for trucks to pass through the checkpoint.

The improvement of customs clearance efficiency has genuinely unleashed the potentials of the port, while Guangxi’s border financial reform has provided great convenience for cross-border trade.

Financial reform along the border has also benefited the people of both China and Vietnam, and cross-border trade has become more prosperous.

In recent years, financial institutions such as Bank of Guilin have successively carried out cross-border transfer of Chinese renminbi (RMB) and Vietnamese dong (VDN) banknotes, and cross-border finance has gradually expanded from merely a transaction settlement business to multiple fields.

Guangxi’s excellent border infrastructure is a guarantee for the rapid recovery of cross-border trade and the border has been veritably enhanced due to the concerted efforts of multiple parties.

Chongzuo District Management Committee of China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Executive Deputy Director, Wu Xiaohui said: “Pingxiang has 13 cross-border railway trains and 22 cross-border highway logistics lines, capable of reaching more than 20 major hub cities in ASEAN countries, with logistics network covering the Indo-China Peninsula.”

In order to facilitate investment, trade, cross-border capitals and transportation, the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region recently issued a multi-pronged plan to further promote the deepening of reforms and advance opening-up efforts.

In terms of open development and exploration and innovation, the China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone will hasten the exploration of institutional opening-up; and carry out pilot trials and risk stress tests in key areas such as trade in services, financial opening, and digital economy, among others.

— BERNAMA