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Hong Kong Design Centre’s New Landmark ‘DX design hub’ Holds Launching Party

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Opens to the Public on December 4 Sparking Inspiration With a Line-up of Design Events

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – Hong Kong Design Centre’s (HKDC) new landmark, DX design hub (the Hub) successfully concluded its Launching Party today. The celebratory event was attended by guests comprising of top government officials, business leaders and Mainland and France delegations. The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is responsible for strategy formulation, coordination, and supervision of the Hub while HKDC is responsible for operating the Hub.

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To ensure the success of the DX design hub launching party, all partners have played pivotal roles, including the Lead Sponsor, CCIDA; Venue Partner, Urban Renewal Authority; 5G Strategic Partner, Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited; Media Partner, Timeout; Online Promotion Partner, Timable; and Strategic Lifestyle Media Partner, Trip.com Group.

Prof. Eric Yim, Chairman of HKDC shared: “The ‘D’ in DX design hub stands for design and diversified design disciplines, while ‘X’ signifies ‘multiply’ and ‘crossover’. The launch of DX design hub is an important milestone for Hong Kong Design Centre. We hope that through DX design hub, we can foster communications and collaborative partnerships across the various creative and design fields, as well as between the wider creative design industry and the business sector. This will enrich Hong Kong’s creative culture, and encourage problem-solving and decision-making through design thinking, thereby amplifying the power and ubiquity of design throughout our society. DX design hub will create a space for everyone to immerse themselves in design and creativity, and offer emerging designers and creative workers opportunities for development and showcasing their talents.”

Mr. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, shared: ‘We hope that DX design hub would become a creative anchor and tourist landmark in Hong Kong, bringing new vitality into the city’s design and fashion industries. With the release of Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development from HKSAR government last weeke, stting a clear vision and direction for the future development of cultural arts and creative industries in Hong Kong, We look forward to Hong Kong Design Centre continuing to support the HKSAR government to promote the robust development and industrialisation of the creative sector, further enhancing the influence of Hong Kong’s design and fashion industries on the international stage, and consolidating Hong Kong’s role East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.’

Industry Associations and Sectors Join Hands to Foster Innovation and Exchange

At the launching event, HKDC is delighted to announce a momentous step towards enhanced industry collaborations through the DX design hub by signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with different industry associations and sectors, signifying a commitment to foster innovation, exchange, and development within the design community.

Among the signatories are distinguished organizations such as ECI Awards, Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong, Golden Mouse Award, Guangzhou Baiyun District Guangzhou Design Capital Promotion Association, Guangzhou 4A Integrated Marketing Communication Committee, Hong Kong Architecture Centre, Hong Kong Association for VR AR, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association, Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association, International eXperience Design Committee, Royal Institute of British Architects (Hong Kong Chapter), The Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries, Textile Council Of Hong Kong, and Trip.com Group, all of whom have also joined this collaboration.

A New Design Landmark in Sham Shui Po

As a hub for both design talents and general public, DX design hub shoulders the important task of inspiring design creativity. Its design and ethos honours the rich and multicultural heritage of the Sham Shui Po district as a traditional hotspot for clothing and textile wholesale and retail. It aims to inject positive momentum into the fashion and creative design industries by striving towards three main objectives: nurture emerging design talent and fashion designers in Hong Kong; leverage Sham Shui Po’s heritage to become a focal point for design and fashion both within the district and throughout the city; and further the development of tourism in Sham Shui Po.

Located at 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, the Hub spans five levels from the ground floor to the fourth floor and occupies a total area of 3,600 square meters. The fourth floor will serve as the headquarters for HKDC, while the ground floor to the second floor comprise the publicly accessible zones: The Square, The Fashion-Pop, The Gallery, The Box, The Design Museum, The Annex and The Steps. Designated zones on the third floor, including The Lounge, The Barn, and The Fashion Spotlight will function as a comprehensive resource centre for the design community. The wide-ranging facilities in the Hub will support a diverse programme of transdisciplinary design-related activities such as exhibitions, workshops and seminars. These facilities aim to make design more accessible to the public, facilitate communications and resource sharing within the design and creative sectors, and cultivate creative and collaborative opportunities for society at large.

Opening to the public on 4 December, the Hub will be kicking off numerous design-related programmes from the time being to next year. Its key programme, the ‘GBA Creative Fortnight‘, will take place from 3 to 16 December, a two-week long event dedicated to amplifying Hong Kong’s design prowess and sparking collaborations throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with exhibitions, product showcases, fashion shows, design business matchmaking events, and a host of other engaging activities. Together with the opening of the Business of Design Week 2024 Summit on 4 December, alongside a series of design-related activities organized by the HKDC throughout December, a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and design will be brought to the city of Hong Kong.

Besides the GBA Creative Fortnight, other upcoming events taking place at the Hub include:

Permanent ExhibitionHong Kong Design Ecology

Date: Launching from 3 December 2024

An exhibition presents the unique, diverse, and vibrant facets of Sham Shui Po, co-created with artists, students, and community members

Fashion Exhibition: Takuma Fujisaki’s Mogols: Hong Kong Fashion Collaboration with FIP & DIP

Date: 7 December 2024 to 6 March 2025

A collaborative exhibition between acclaimed Japanese pop culture artist Takuma Fujisaki’s beloved Mogol characters, and 12 FDIP local Hong Kong fashion designers.

Immersive Experience: Convergence

Date: 3 December 2024 – 28 February 2025

An exhibition offering visitors a visual journey into the hybrid design culture and design legacy of Hong Kong and Asia, where ‘Old meets New,’ ‘East meets West,’ and ‘Future influenced by legacy’.

Design Exhibition: Design Pulse Asia

Date: 13 December 2024 to 30 June 2025

A half-year-long exhibition delves into the unique heritages, diverse trajectories, and cultural exchanges shaping Asia’s design landscape.

Creative Installation: BEing

Date3 December 2024 – 30 April 2025

The exhibition showcases the unique, diverse, and vibrant aspects of Sham Shui Po, emphasizing community participation by inviting artists, students, and residents to collaborate in the creation process.


Visitor Information

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00

Operating hours may vary for some venues due to special events. Please check with each venue for the most up-to-date information.

Location: DX design hub
280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po

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About DX design hub

Operated by Hong Kong Design Centre, DX design hub in Sham Shui Po nurtures emerging design talents and fashion designers, fostering creativity and collaboration. Showcasing the synergy between design disciplines, it serves as a vibrant platform for community engagement and creative tourism. The Hub offers exhibition spaces, activity spaces, and a retail area for designers to gain hands-on experience. It functions as a central workstation for HKDC and design-related Associations, leading initiatives to promote fashion and diverse design projects. With a mission to inspire creativity and innovation, we aim to enable the Hub to become the creative anchor in Hong Kong with various specialized zones including The Square, The Fashion-Pop, The Box, The Gallery, The Design Museum, The Annex, The Steps, The Lounge, The Barn and The Fashion Spotlight.

The construction work of the Hub is undertaken by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA), ensuring a state-of-the-art facility that supports our vision. The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is responsible for strategy formulation, coordination, and supervision, guiding the Hub’s initiatives to align with industry needs and aspirations.

About Hong Kong Design Centre (www.hkdesigncentre.org)

Hong Kong Design Centre is a strategic partner of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in leveraging the city’s East-meets-West advantage to create value from design.

To achieve our goals we:

  • Cultivate a design culture
  • Bridge stakeholders to opportunities that unleash the value of design
  • Promote excellence in various design disciplines

About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (www.ccidahk.gov.hk)

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating startups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to some of HKDC’s activities/projects only, and does not otherwise take part in such funded activities/projects. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication and relevant materials/events (or by members of the project teams) are those of HKDC only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

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Commerce Dot Com Celebrates Landmark Feat with Triple Gold Victory at MPRA 2024

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – Commerce Dot Com Sdn. Bhd. (CDC) achieved an extraordinary milestone at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards (MPRA) 2024, taking home an unprecedented three gold awards for its outstanding campaigns. This landmark victory underscores CDC’s leadership in corporate communications and its unwavering commitment to excellence, ethics, and innovation. These accolades highlight CDC’s dedication to crafting narratives that champion ethics, innovation, and inclusivity in corporate communications.

CDC secured the Gold Award in the Public Affairs category for its Strong Ethics Nurture Integrity (SENI) campaign, which aimed to address procurement challenges and promote ethical practices.
CDC secured the Gold Award in the Public Affairs category for its Strong Ethics Nurture Integrity (SENI) campaign, which aimed to address procurement challenges and promote ethical practices.

The three awards were presented for the following submissions:

1. Best Use of Content – Gold Award
This campaign showcased CDC’s 25-year journey through a collaboration with neurodivergent artist Danial Khushairi. His artwork brought CDC’s transformation from pioneering Malaysia’s ePerolehan system to being a technological leader to life. By leveraging Danial’s art across branded merchandise, a microsite, and social media platforms, the campaign embodied CDC’s commitment to inclusivity and sustainability while capturing the essence of its growth and achievements.

2. Employee Communications- Gold Award
CDC breaks the stereotype of IT workers by instilling values that foster camaraderie, health, and a spur of adventure. Through their company values, CDC has nurtured an active workforce, engaging in events like ‘CDC Strides and an expedition to Kilimanjaro. Employees connected beyond the office, supporting communities, and living out values di collaboration and integrity. These efforts have not only strengthened CDC’s culture but also enhanced its brand visibility, making its 25th-anniversary celebration a milestone of unity, health, and appreciation for the outdoors.

3. Public Affairs – Gold Award
Aimed at addressing procurement challenges and promoting ethical practices, CDC’s Strong Ethics Nurture Integrity campaign featured the National Procurement Conference (NPC) 2024. Organized in collaboration with MICG and supported by MACC, the event brought together over 400 procurement professionals to discuss integrity and governance. Internally, CDC reinforced its message through sustained communication efforts, ensuring both staff and external stakeholders embraced the campaign’s core values.

These recognitions follow CDC’s long-standing commitment to championing ethical practices, aligning with its vision of fostering transparency and accountability across the procurement landscape.

“Our success at MPRA 2024 reflects the incredible dedication and creativity of our CCM team,” said Hafidz Bin Ahmad Zehnun, Vice President of Corporate Planning & CCM. “To win three golds in one night is an extraordinary achievement and reflects CDC’s commitment to excellence and integrity at every level. This recognition inspires us to continue raising the bar as we lead with purpose and innovation.”

As CDC celebrates its 25th anniversary, these accolades reaffirm the company’s enduring mission to lead with integrity and innovation, setting new benchmarks for excellence in corporate communications and public affairs.

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About Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd

Established in 1999 as a procurement solutions provider, Commerce Dot Com Sdn. Bhd. (CDC) is a government-linked company under the Ministry of Finance whereby the ministry’s corporate arm, Ministry of Finance (Incorporated), holds a golden share in the company. With over 20 years of experience under its belt, CDC has established itself as among the leading procurement solutions providers in Malaysia and has a well-earned reputation for providing exceptional services through its innovative solutions.

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The Top Workplaces in Saudi Arabia for 2024 Announced

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – The prestigious Best Places to Work certification program has revealed its 2024 rankings, recognizing leading organizations in Saudi Arabia that excel in creating outstanding workplaces focused on employee satisfaction, engagement, and well-being. The rankings are divided into three categories based on company size: large, mid-sized, and small.

In the Large Companies category (over 1,000 employees), Roshn secured the top position for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging work culture. It was followed by the Royal Commission for AlUla, dedicated to preserving Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, and International Maritime Industries, a leader in the maritime sector. Other companies in the top 10 include Panda, Saudi Air Navigation Services, Extra, Jana MS, Bindawood, Gasco, and Saudia Technic.

In the Mid-Sized Companies category (101–1,000 employees), First Milling Company led the rankings, recognized for its role in Saudi Arabia’s food sector. Pfizer Saudi, a leading biopharmaceutical company, and Matarat Holding, focused on aviation and airport operations, took second and third places, respectively. Xerox Saudi and Al Rugaib Holding rounded out the top five, with additional companies like the Islamic Development Bank, Bidaya Finance, and Saudia Cargo included in the top 18.

For Small Companies (fewer than 100 employees), Alnahdi Family Office ranked first, followed by Saudi Downtown Company and Al Ramz. Falak Investment Hub, supporting entrepreneurs and startups, and AXS, a leader in IT consulting, completed the top five. Other recognized companies include Emkan Education, Madar, and Aseer Investment.

Special awards were given to organizations demonstrating excellence in areas like diversity, employee well-being, and HR practices. Resal was honored for its well-being initiatives, while Modern Building Leaders received recognition for exceptional HR practices.

This year’s survey revealed that 80% of employees at certified organizations feel pride in their work, inspired by leadership, and positive about their company’s community contributions. The study also highlighted that the new generation of Saudi talent values growth opportunities, equity, diversity, inclusion, and individuality.

For more information, visit: www.bestplacestoworkfor.org.
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AI adoption across Finance functions achieves standout levels of ROI with usage only set to increase

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71% of organisations are using AI in their finance operations

  • 57% of leaders say ROI is exceeding their expectations, compared to 29% of others.
  • Financial reporting is the most common usage area – but this is widening out to include treasury management, risk management and tax
  • Nearly three-quarters of leaders have developed principles and guidelines on the responsible use of AI

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2024 – New research from KPMG International reveals the dramatic extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed in organisations’ finance operations – with compelling levels of ROI and a wide range of benefits including better data and decisions, faster insights and reporting, lower costs, and greater operational effectiveness. The KPMG report reveals that organisations are extracting the most value from machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI and report the ROI from these technologies is either meeting or exceeding expectations.

The research, published in the KPMG global AI in finance report, covered 2,900 organisations across 23 countries and built upon research conducted earlier this year across 1,800 organisations in 10 countries. A maturity framework was created to assess respondents into three AI-readiness groups: 24% of organisations qualify as Leaders, while 58% are middle ground Implementers, and 18% are Beginners. KPMG has also developed an AI maturity benchmarking tool designed to help organisations assess their progress in the AI transformation journey.

AI deployment grows, Gen AI a key future priority

71% organisations are using AI to some degree in their financial operations. Currently, 41% of them are using AI to a moderate or large degree – and this is predicted to rise to 83% over the next three years. In just six months since the first wave of research, the spread of AI is already visible. Whereas in April 2024, 40% of organisations in the original 10 countries were using traditional AI in their finance operations to a moderate or large degree, this has increased to 45 percent.

The use of Gen AI has also grown. The percentage of companies with no intention to use Gen AI has fallen from 6% to just 1% now. Gen AI has become a top priority for the future, with 95% of leaders and 39% of others expecting to selectively or widely adopt it within financial reporting in the next three years.

Adoption everywhere

KPMG’s research also underlines the extent to which AI is being utilised around the world. While companies in the US, Germany and Japan are well ahead in AI usage, other major economies, such as Italy and Spain, are behind. The same dichotomy is evident in emerging markets, with China and India ahead in AI usage, and Saudi Arabia and the African countries further behind.

Adam Scriven, Head of Finance Transformation, Hong Kong at KPMG China, says: “Building AI capability has become an imperative for CFOs and Finance functions in embracing the digital age. It’s critical to recognise that AI is a capability, and not a technology product. We all have to start the AI journey, learn and build better capabilities. KPMG is helping clients establish the right data and systems, modelling and analytics backbone in order to harness the power of AI. KPMG is also co-creating AI solutions with clients to help build capability and go on the journey together.”

Alan Yau, Audit Innovation Leader at KPMG China, says: “AI in financial reporting is transforming the industry with enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and real-time insights. As a mega trend, AI enables predictive analytics and data-driven decisions. Upskilling and retaining talent are crucial in this evolution. Organisations must prioritise continuous learning to equip their workforce with AI skills, fostering innovation and adaptability, in order to drive sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge in the market.”

AI usage opening out across finance

Companies are turning to AI in every area of corporate finance. Financial reporting is the most widespread usage area, with nearly two-thirds of companies piloting or using AI for reporting, accounting and financial planning. But other areas are following suit: nearly half of companies are now piloting or using AI for treasury and risk management. This can generate better debt management, cash-flow forecasting, fraud detection, credit risk assessment, and scenario analysis in the treasury and risk management functions. Tax management, however, sits slightly further behind. Less than one-third of companies piloting or using AI in this area, although about half are in the planning stage.

Leaders moving ahead

Leaders are showing the way, with more than three times as many leaders (87%) as others (27%) using AI in finance to a moderate or large degree. Leaders are moving fast and have on average developed six use cases for AI, almost double the number amongst others. Top areas for usage are research and data analysis (85%), fraud detection and prevention (81%), predictive analysis and planning (78%), and using Gen AI for composing documents and other content (75%).

Common barriers that all companies encounter include data security vulnerabilities (57%), limited AI skills and knowledge (53%), gathering consistent data (48%) and costs (45%) – but leaders are better able to navigate these through the steps they have taken. Their chief barriers become more advanced ones, such as integrating AI solutions with existing tools and overcoming any residual staff resistance.

Reaping the benefits and achieving ROI

As the use of AI in finance grows, the dividends multiply. When starting out, finance teams report two to three benefits. By the time they are leaders, that number is seven.

Just as the benefits from AI can rise with its usage, so does the potential return on investment. As a result, a remarkable 57% of leaders say ROI is not just meeting but exceeding their expectations. Even amongst less advanced adopters, nearly one third (29%) report the same.

Stanley Sum, Head of Digital Enablement at KPMG China, says: “AI is reshaping the finance function, paving the way for both potential opportunities and challenges. Hence, robust AI governance is not merely conducive to meeting regulatory demands, but it stands as an essential component. KPMG assists its clients in their journey to manage risks, promoting transparency and the ethical usage of AI in governance. By implementing mindful supervision now, we help safeguard the future of finance.”
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About KPMG China

KPMG China has offices located in 31 cities with over 14,000 partners and staff, in Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Jinan, Nanjing, Nantong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. Working collaboratively across all these offices, KPMG China can deploy experienced professionals efficiently, wherever our client is located.

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KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 265,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.

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In 1992, KPMG became the first international accounting network to be granted a joint venture licence in the Chinese Mainland. KPMG was also the first among the Big Four in the Chinese Mainland to convert from a joint venture to a special general partnership, as of 1 August 2012. Additionally, the Hong Kong firm can trace its origins to 1945. This early commitment to this market, together with an unwavering focus on quality, has been the foundation for accumulated industry experience, and is reflected in KPMG’s appointment for multidisciplinary services (including audit, tax and advisory) by some of China’s most prestigious companies.

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