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Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Seminar Successfully Held at Cyberport
Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation Join Forces to Promote Positive Education and Sustainable Development
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – Cyberport, Negawatt Utility Limited (Negawatt), and Our Hong Kong Foundation are delighted to announce that the “Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Symposium” was successfully held on March 22, 2025, at Cyberport Arcade’s Atrium. This event marked the launch of the “Live Local+” initiative, supported by the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, the United Nations Global Leadership and ESG Programme, and the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations of the 18 Districts. The initiative aims to enhance the mental and physical well-being of Hong Kong students, parents, and educators while promoting green living through positive education and sustainable development.
The “Live Local+” initiative aligns with the Education Bureau’s “4Rs Mental Health Charter” and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Leveraging cutting-edge digital technology and data, it promotes the concept of Eudaimonic Happiness, fostering positive family relationships to support academic growth and encouraging sustainable behaviors outside the classroom. In its first year, the initiative targets providing free support to 50 schools for transformation, with plans to expand to 300 schools within three years. The seminar attracted over 80 educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders, who gathered to explore the future of positive education and sustainable development.
Event Highlights
The event took place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring several engaging segments:
Opening Remarks: Mr. Eugene Fong, Chairman of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, delivered the opening speech, joined by Mr. Ricky Choi, Director of Smart Living at Cyberport; Mr. Victor Kwok, Deputy Research Director at Our Hong Kong Foundation; Mr. Johnny Chong, Hong Kong Director of the United Nations Global Leadership and ESG Programme; and Mr. Arthur Lam, Founder and CEO of Negawatt and ZERO2 App. They shared insights on positive education and ESG, emphasizing their positive impact on Hong Kong’s education system and sustainable development.
Launch Ceremony: A grand launch ceremony was held, led by the host with a countdown. Representatives from the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, the United Nations Global Leadership and ESG Programme, the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations of the 18 Districts, and prominent speakers took the stage together to officially launch “Live Local+,” symbolizing a new chapter in education and sustainability.
Star Speaker Sharing: Several distinguished speakers inspired attendees:
– Ms. Stephanie Au, a five-time Hong Kong Olympic swimmer, shared her experiences with resilience and personal growth.
– Ms. Camille Cheng, a three-time Hong Kong Olympic swimmer, discussed the importance of relaxation for mental and physical balance.
– Ms. Piano Mok, an expert in arts and etiquette, explored the role of relationships in positive education.
– Ms. Lydia Chan, a holistic sleep therapist for adults and children, highlighted the value of rest for mental health.
Social Enterprises and Hong Kong Local Brands: Representatives from Hong Kong social enterprises and Hong Kong Local brands, including Hello Cocoa, Broken Fingers, Gift N Take, Re Pillow Co., Fair Taste, and Superwrap, showcased their contributions to sustainable development and community empowerment, demonstrating the tangible impact of ESG initiatives.
Synergy of Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation
The event exemplified the collaborative strengths of Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation:
– Cyberport, Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and startup incubator, hosts over 2,000 community enterprises. It drives green economic growth and smart city development by supporting innovative tech solutions for smart living and sustainability.
– Negawatt, through its ZERO2 app, enables schools and participants to record and quantify ESG behaviors, particularly assessing the engagement of school stakeholders (students, parents, and educators) in positive education. This fosters green living and holistic student development.
– Our Hong Kong Foundation offers fresh perspectives on Hong Kong’s education and sustainability through policy research and cultural promotion. Together, the three entities are building a future centered on positive education and sustainable development.
Mr. Eugene Fong, Chairman of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, said: “The Committee has long been committed to fostering home-school collaboration to promote positive education and character development. ‘Live Local+’ integrates technology and education, providing an essential platform for parents, schools, and students. The pandemic reshaped family-school communication, underscoring the importance of collaboration. Today, students connect with the world through smartphones and social media, often beyond parents’ full understanding. Positive education is vital in this complex world, guiding children with the right values. ‘Live Local+’ drives cross-sector collaboration, injecting new energy into Hong Kong’s education ecosystem.”
Mr. Ricky Choi, Director of Smart Living at Cyberport, remarked: “Cyberport is thrilled to host both the ‘Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Seminar’ and a recruitment expo on the same day, both closely tied to positive education and talent nurturing. As a cradle for Hong Kong’s tech talent, Cyberport recognizes the importance of talent to societal progress and the qualities future leaders need. ‘Live Local+’ not only provides a platform for educating the next generation but also fosters collaboration across families and schools, laying the foundation for Hong Kong’s talent pool.”
Mr. Victor Kwok, Deputy Head of Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation, stated: “Education, technology, and talent are interconnected and inseparable. ‘Live Local+’ is a rare initiative that uses a data-driven platform for two-way interaction, uniting stakeholders to advance positive education. Beyond policy research, this program offers practical value, demonstrating how to integrate Chinese culture with positive education. We look forward to further collaboration with partners to contribute to Hong Kong’s education and sustainability.”
Mr. Arthur Lam, Founder and CEO of Negawatt and ZERO2, added: “Currently, the impact of positive education is challenging to quantify and document effectively. Through the ZERO2 app, ‘Live Local+’ serves as a tech platform that digitizes positive education and ESG behaviors for students, teachers, and parents. With diverse activities and tasks, it enables them to easily track and measure their positive values and ESG impact both in and out of school. This helps students and parents apply their learning while allowing schools to build a digital record of ESG and positive education efforts. The core of ‘Live Local+’ lies in fostering happiness, social value, and well-being through a systematic, inclusive, and participatory approach to sustainable development and positive education.”
Looking Ahead
Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation will continue their close partnership to raise awareness of positive education and sustainability through “Live Local+.” By integrating education with technology, they aim to empower Hong Kong’s education sector and youth to create a brighter future.
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Negawatt Utility Limited, ZERO2
Negawatt Utility Limited is an AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) technology company specializing in ESG and smart living/smart city solutions. We leverage property technology to drive digital transformation for property owners and building users, delivering measurable ESG impact. In 2023, we launched ZERO2, a B2B2C ESG gamification app, to help schools and businesses digitally track and quantify ESG behaviors, enhancing stakeholder engagement. ZERO2 has successfully provided ESG digitalization and employee engagement solutions for organizations such as the Hong Kong Housing Society, Zurich Insurance, DBS Bank, and others, supporting their sustainability goals.
ZERO2 enables schools and businesses to design customized ESG missions, quantify carbon reduction behaviors, and generate regular ESG data reports to track and showcase their impact. Additionally, through merchant discounts and reward mechanisms, ZERO2 encourages individual users to participate in green consumption and low-carbon actions, collectively advancing sustainability. Our efforts have been widely recognized, recently earning the 2025 WISDP World Sustainable Development Planners Association “Outstanding Award for Quality Education Innovation and Technology,” highlighting our innovative contributions to ESG education and technology.
Cyberport
Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship with over 2,000 members including over 900 onsite and close to 1,100 offsite start-ups and technology companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. With a vision to be the hub for digital technology, thereby creating a new economic driver for Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talent, promoting entrepreneurship among youth, supporting start-ups, fostering industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation in public and private sectors.
Our Hong Kong Foundation
Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) is a non-government, non-profit organisation founded in November 2014 by Honourary Chairman Mr Tung Chee-hwa, former Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. OHKF aims to contribute to Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability as well as its sustainable development under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle.
GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank in the Philippines. Through this launch, GoTyme becomes one of the first issuers in the Philippine market to enable Apple Pay, giving 10 million customers an easy, secure and private way to pay using their Apple devices.
As one of the country’s fastest-growing digital banks, GoTyme continues to accelerate its digital payments strategy by expanding secure, seamless and convenient payment experiences for Filipino consumers. Customers can now securely add their GoTyme debit card to Apple Wallet and make contactless payments in stores, within apps and online wherever Apple Pay is accepted.
Apple Pay uses industry-leading tokenisation technology, meaning card numbers are never stored on devices or shared with merchants. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, with every transaction authenticated through Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode, providing an additional layer of security while delivering a fast, frictionless checkout experience.
Nate Clark, President and CEO at GoTyme Bank commented: “At GoTyme Bank, we’re constantly looking for ways to make banking simpler, safer and more rewarding for our customers. Bringing Apple Pay to GoTyme Bank customers in the Philippines gives them an easy and secure way to pay wherever they shop while continuing to earn rewards points on all their transactions. This is another step in our commitment to making everyday banking more beautiful and convenient for our customers.
The launch comes as digital payments continue to reshape the Philippine economy. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments now account for more than half of all retail payment transactions, as consumers increasingly embrace mobile-first banking and contactless payments. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration continues to rise, supporting growing demand for digital wallets and tokenised payment experiences. As digital commerce accelerates, enabling secure mobile payments through services such as Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly important differentiator for financial institutions.
Minh-Ha Truong, Head of Growth, APAC at Paymentology, added: “As a long-standing partner to GoTyme, we’re proud to support another significant milestone in its growth journey. Bringing Apple Pay to market demonstrates how modern, cloud-native issuer processing enables digital banks to rapidly deliver innovative payment experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security, scalability and performance. Together, we’re helping shape the future of digital payments in the Philippines.”
The launch further strengthens GoTyme’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital banks and highlights the value of Paymentology’s cloud-native issuer processing platform in helping banks and fintechs rapidly introduce innovative payment capabilities that meet evolving customer expectations.
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New Documentary Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun From Discovery to Debut on August 20 in Southeast Asia
Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Taiwan, Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun highlights how the people of Liugdui have thrived alongside the land for over 300 years. Following local scholars, farmers, and artisans, the documentary explores how this community adapts its deep-rooted traditions—from water stewardship to food heritage—in response to environmental and economic change, offering vital modern insights on sustainability, rural revitalization, and cultural continuity.
Across three episodes—Water, agriculture, and food—the documentary explores how the people of Liugdui blend tradition with modern innovation. Viewers meet groundwater experts, farmers pioneering sustainable crops, and artisans repurposing local materials like betel nut, alongside culinary practitioners who preserve Hakka identity through ancestral rituals, communal feasts, and family traditions that unite generations.
Audiences will discover a community that views tradition not as something fixed in the past, but as a living legacy that continues to evolve. From innovative groundwater management and botanical dyeing to ritual feasts and modern interpretations of Hakka cuisine – the documentary celebrates the creativity, resilience, and values that have sustained Liugdui for centuries.
Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun premieres in Southeast Asia on Discovery Channel, Thursday, August 20 at 7:10pm; TLC Channel, Monday, August 24 at 7:10pm; and Discovery Asia, Tuesday, August 25 at 9:25pm.
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The launch press conference broke away from tradition with a vibrant runway show featuring celebrity “Hot Spring Travel Navigators,” including acclaimed chef Edward Lee from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, visual identity creative director Yen Po-Chun, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taiwan Chairman Kazuma Otsuka, and actor-host Andrew Chau. Together with local businesses, they showcased regional agriculture, specialties, and lifestyle products.
The official launch celebration kicks off on September 4 at Guguan Park in Taichung, featuring a themed parade with over 500 participants and the lighting ceremony for the Lishan–Guguan Light Art Festival, which stars a massive eight-meter “OhBear” light installation. The festivities continue on September 5 with a guided tribal trekking tour in Guguan, offering participants an exclusive NT$500 accommodation discount.
To promote four-season wellness tourism globally, the campaign partners with the East Asia Hot Spring Association for an international symposium on September 4. Key promotions also include complimentary LINE POINTS for new followers, curated packages starting at NT$299, and a flash sale of 800 limited NT$1 Hot Spring Vouchers for the Double 11 Shopping Festival. Furthermore, cross-sector collaborations offer half-price entry to national forest areas, limited-edition Taiwan Railway bento boxes, and Guanziling mud spring skincare products to enrich the travel experience.Hashtag: #TaiwanFourSeasonSprings
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