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iWorld 2019 Opened and Released the Strongest Voice of World’s Digital Economy

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As the best-known city in the new first-tier cities, Chengdu will make the digital economy bigger and stronger and further improve the high-quality development of the digital economy, and this requires the meeting of more innovative ideas to stimulate the new potential of digital economy.

On the morning of August 23, iWorld 2019, hosted by IDG Asia, was grandly opened at the New Century City International Convention and Exhibition Center in Chengdu. In the three-day period, under the theme of “Empowerment, Integration and Innovation”, a wonderful drama about digital economy and mobile Internet intelligence technology was launched in three major dimensions: International forum, exhibition and demonstration, and supporting activities, releasing the strongest voice of world’s digital economy

Discussions about digital economy by masters

At present, digital economy is growing rapidly and promoting economic and social development. Chengdu has always had clear goals on the road of development of digital economy. At the beginning of this year, at the second meeting of the 17th National People’s Congress in Chengdu, the city clearly proposed to focus on digital economy. iWorld focused on this period, brought together domestic and foreign technology elites, discussed digital economy and sketched a new blueprint for future technological innovations and development.

At the same time, the opening ceremony of the 17th China International Software Cooperation Fair and iWorld 2019 Summit Conference were held. Government leaders from Sichuan Province, Chengdu City, representatives from well-known domestic and foreign enterprises, scientific research institutions, universities, application clients, and industry organizations attended the meeting. At the meeting, Luo Qiang, Deputy Secretary of CPC Chengdu Municipal Committee and Mayor of Chengdu City, Tan Jianrong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Cao Junjie, Vice Mayor of Chengdu City, Zhou Zixue, Vice President of China Information Technology Industry Federation and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, Pi Yiming, Deputy Director of the Department of Economics and Information Technology, and Xu Zhou, President of IDG Asia, jointly launched the launching ceremony of the 17th China International Software Cooperation Fair and iWorld 2019.

Cao Junjie, Deputy Mayor of Chengdu City, said in his speech that Chengdu has been attaching great importance to the development of the software industry, focusing on high-end software to improve the supply of software services, expanding the penetration of software services, fostering backbone enterprises for software services, and accelerating the creation of a world-renowned software research and development center and a world software city. In the future, Chengdu will surely be a hot spot for investment, innovation and creativity, and also a stage for realizing dreams. It is sincerely hoped that this conference will be an opportunity to build a bridge of communication and dialogues. We hereby invite all entrepreneurs to visit Chengdu and bring cutting-edge, core, and high-quality projects in the software industry to Chengdu, and more partners to invest and start a business in the city. We will start more effective cooperation in a wider, higher, and broader field, jointly create a brilliant career and achieve a better future.

Tan Jianrong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said in his keynote speech titled “Industrial Software and Collaborative Design, Key Design and Typical Applications” that the country is implementing Made in China 2025, emphasizing the three cores of digital manufacturing, networked manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing. Among them, intelligent manufacturing is to apply interactive technology, sensing technology, learning technology and decision-making technology to the manufacturing industry through the industrial Internet. It has four characteristics: Self-sensing, self-learning, self-adaptation and self-decision. This must be based on knowledge engineering and summarized manufacturing knowledge to finally achieve the purpose of independent learning and independent decision-making.

Zhang Xiaoyun, Chief Strategy and Brand Development Officer of Honor, said in the keynote speech of “Honor and Chengdu Create Co-Prosperity in the New Era of Interconnection of Everything” that 4G changes life and 5G will change society. Huawei puts forward a full-scenario strategy and builds around users 1+8+N intelligent seamless experience. Under the sharp technology strategy of Honor, the smart screen is the world’s first intelligent terminal equipped with Huawei’s Harmony operating system. It is not only a TV, but also the future of TV. As a technology brand for young people around the world, Honor considers Chengdu as the most important city in its development. Honor will always adhere to the spirit of the Internet, continue to bring the most advanced sharp technology to Chengdu, build the brand highland of Honor, and share the honor with friends in Chengdu.

In addition to the main forum, four parallel forums, namely exploration of blockchain technology applications, 5G+VR for building a new ecology, Digital driven human resources, the future of talent competition, and brand innovation enables business development were held on the same day. In these parallel forums, dozens of top scholars, experts, and corporate executives from different fields presented a passionate and highly innovative speech around the theme of each parallel forum in combination with their own research and field of practice, bringing together wisdom and drawing a blueprint for the digital economy.

Dream into Reality: A Tour to the Exhibition Hall

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iWorld 2019 is not only an exhibition for science and technology enterprises to showcase themselves, but also an exhibition that promotes the exchange between production and demand and industrial exchanges. The exhibition is one with a strong lineup. More than 200 domestic and foreign mainstream brands attend the expo with an exhibition area of 22,000 square meters.

The exhibition is divided into 8 exhibition areas, covering interconnection technology, science and technology and sports, virtual reality, smart cars, innovation and entrepreneurship, digital entertainment, digital health, and software cities. These exhibition areas, by connecting upstream and downstream industrial chains and integrating industrial ecologies, display and promote the market application of more new technologies, new models, new formats and new products.

Walking around the exhibition areas, we can see a series of cutting-edge technology, visitors cannot help but exclaim that smart technology is profoundly changing people’s production and life. On the afternoon of the opening ceremony, Niu Qingbao, Vice Mayor of Chengdu City leads a team to visit IDG Asia Incubation Center, zbj.com, Airhouse, Atomic Maker, Renowned China Software City, Tianfu New District, China Telecom and other well-known corporate booths, to learn about development situations of enterprises, encourage enterprises to seize opportunities for innovation and development, and deepen exchanges and cooperation. During iWorld 2019, the conference also signed a strategic agreement with Tianfu New District.

With the rejuvenation of automobile consumption and the changes of the times, the electrification and intelligence of automobiles have become an irresistible trend. In the smart car exhibition area, advanced autonomous driving, car networking technology, artificial intelligence applications, and new energy vehicles, etc., receive the most attention. At the same time, Mercedes-Benz, NIO, Geely and other auto manufacturers showcased the trend and achievements of the automotive industry towards innovation and intelligent development, as well as the future development direction of automotive diversification.

At present, Chengdu is building a high-quality world event city with a global vision and international standards. In the GSI list announced in the first half of the year, the ranking of Chengdu has suddenly increased, ranking 28. High-end events at home and abroad have set up a bridge for international exchanges and cooperation, which has connected the ancient city of Chengdu to the world. In the science and technology sports exhibition hall, the professional curling devices and curling equipment displayed by Yidian International, the safe, energy-saving, environmentally-friendly and intelligent curling experience area set by Airhouse not only showcase their advanced sports technologies and products, but also attract many audiences who come to watch and experience.

Interaction in trendy and interesting events

iWorld 2019 not only brings an audio-visual feast and a big meal of thought to the audiences, but also presents a wonderful journey of smart technologies. Sports innovation activities such as curling, dry ski and other activities are really enjoyable. Classic events such as the quality brand channels fair, iWorld the Best Award, E-sports invitational tournament, robot fighting, etc., continue with the wonders from previous years, and various new and old events take turns to enliven the exhibition hall.

The “reserved” curling competition and the stimulating dry ski turn iWorld 2019 into an ice playground. In the curling exercise, the participants on the field try their very best to learn from each other. The audiences are enthusiastic and cheering, and the atmosphere was very exciting. The dry ski has attracted many experiencers and met the demand for “playing with snow”, which makes everyone enjoy themselves.

The special cooperation fair for high-quality brand distributors specially invites national high-quality channel buyers, such as Ito Yokado, Capitaland Charm City, Wangfujing Department Store, etc., so that suppliers and channel buyers may interact face to face and actively explore opportunities for cooperation during the specified period of time and in reserved negotiation spaces.

iWorld 2019 eSports Invitational Tournament is presenting in full swing during the exhibition. Top players and well-known teams from home and abroad have staged fierce and wonderful battles of Honor of the Kings and StarCraft, igniting the enthusiasm and passion of this exhibition.

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As the most recognized mobile internet peripheral products and services annual awarding event created by iWorld, IDG Asia evaluate and select the winners of iWorld 2019 the Best Award from a professional perspective. ZMT, Chongqing Cheyun Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Jiatui Technology Co., Ltd., SeetaTech, 720yun.com stand out from the crowd, and the audiences witness their glory moments.

Playable and enjoyable, iWorld 2019 will last for 3 days, go and explore now.

 

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H.I.G. Realty Announces Strategic Partnership with Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre in London

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LONDON, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $67 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that an affiliate has signed a strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) with Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre (“QMB”), with an agreement to deliver 40,000 square feet of incubator space at its flagship innovation centre in Whitechapel, London.

H.I.G. and its development partner, Lateral, a UK-based real estate developer, will collaborate with Barts Life Sciences (BLS), Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), and the U.K. Department of Health & Social Care on this project, marking a significant milestone for the Whitechapel Life Science Cluster. The additional space will support the goal of creating a world-class life sciences cluster in the heart of Whitechapel, accelerating the development of life-changing healthcare treatments and outcomes.

Additionally, the development of a state-of-the-art incubator space and its shared services will create a venture-building environment and ecosystem, critical in attracting startup companies and spinouts. QMB’s extensive experience operating incubator spaces will also help deliver long-term, high-quality jobs to the Whitechapel area, foster career pathways, and promote education in the life sciences and STEM sectors.

Jérôme Fouillé, Managing Director at H.I.G. Realty in Europe, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with QMB in developing this first-class incubator space at Cavell Street. Our collaboration marks a significant step in creating a vibrant life sciences cluster in Whitechapel and furthering the growth of H.I.G.’s life sciences real estate platform in the U.K. By providing high-quality facilities and support services, we are cultivating an environment where innovative startups can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking health outcomes.”

Ted Webster, Chairman of QMB, commented, “Our partnership with H.I.G. is an exciting opportunity to expand our proven model of supporting life science startups. The new space will enable us to nurture the next generation of innovative companies, providing them with the resources and conditions they need to succeed. We are committed to driving scientific advancement and delivering significant benefits to the local community and beyond.”

About Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre

The existing QMB incubator opened in 2011 as London’s first completely new-built facility for both early and late-stage chemistry and biology start-ups, offering 39,000 square feet of commercial wet laboratory and office space. QMB’s long track record of supporting the growth of innovative companies and facilitating access to the world-class facilities at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Medicine and Dentistry has proven a huge success. This proven expertise ensures that the new incubator space at Cavell Street will provide a nurturing environment for emerging life science companies to innovate and grow. For more information, visit qmbioenterprises.com.

About H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. is a leading global alternative investment firm with $67 billion of capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco in the United States, as well as international affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to mid-sized companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/value-added approach:

  • H.I.G.’s equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate carve-outs of both profitable as well as underperforming manufacturing and service businesses.
  • H.I.G.’s debt funds invest in senior, unitranche, and junior debt financing to companies across the size spectrum, both on a primary (direct origination) basis, as well as in the secondary markets. H.I.G. also manages a publicly traded BDC, WhiteHorse Finance.
  • H.I.G.’s real estate funds invest in value-added properties, which can benefit from improved asset management practices.
  • H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on making value-add and core plus investments in the infrastructure sector.

Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The Firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at hig.com.

*Based on total capital raised by H.I.G. Capital and its affiliates.

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Shanghai Electric Concludes Eight-Day Upskilling Program for Pakistan’s Thar Project Employees

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KARACHI, Pakistan, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty employees from Pakistan’s Thar Coalfield Block I Energy Integration Project recently completed an intensive eight-day training program in Shanghai and Beijing, China. The program, which is part of Shanghai Electric‘s (SEHK:2727, SSE:601727) talent upskilling initiative, provided the participants with hands-on learning opportunities and in-depth insights to upgrade their skillsets and knowledge, marking another step in Shanghai Electric’s broader efforts to nurture local talent and contribute to the sustainable development of Pakistan’s energy sector.

The trainees, including managerial and technical roles from the project, were immersed in a set of activities designed to equip them with the latest insights into energy and industrial development. Highlights of the program included seminars on Shanghai Electric’s corporate culture and advanced technologies, as well as visits to the Shanghai Boiler Works production site. The group also toured Shanghai Electric’s headquarters, where they explored the company’s vision of Create Our Future Together, strengthening their understanding of the company’s approach to innovation and collaboration.

“It was an enriching experience to closely observe the rich culture of China and learn more about Shanghai Electric’s operations. This program has inspired me to work harder toward achieving the company’s goals and my personal learning aspirations,” Zia ul Qama, Manager of Commercial Operations at the Thar Project, reflecting on the experience.

The Thar Coalfield Block 1 Energy Integration Project, operational since February 2023, plays a vital role in addressing Pakistan’s energy demands with an annual output capacity of 9 billion kilowatt-hours, powering nearly 4 million households. More than just an energy provider, the project reflects Shanghai Electric’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth and social progress.

By introducing targeted initiatives to enhance opportunities for women, Shanghai Electric has worked with the project to foster a supportive and equitable environment, contributing to meaningful progress in workplace inclusivity within the region. The company culminated in a new recognition, the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Award in 2023, from the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan and the International Labour Organization.

Shanghai Electric’s endeavors on the sustainability front also earned it an accolade, Contributors to Shared Prosperity, at the 16th Annual CSR Summit held in August 2023, an event that marks the tenth anniversary of the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES JOINS THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT

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DEMONSTRATES TTI’S COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global cordless power tool, outdoor power equipment and floorcare company Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (“TTI” or the “Company”) (stock code: HK:0669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) today announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, reaffirming its dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. With over 25,000 signatories in over 160 countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability reporting initiative. By joining, TTI is committing to communicating its progress to stakeholders annually through our ESG Report and UN Global Compact’s website. 

TTI’s CEO Steve Richman remarked: “As the industry pioneer in lithium-ion battery-powered, energy efficient power tools and outdoor power equipment, TTI’s commitment to sustainable products and business practices has long been a fundamental part of the way we do business. We began publishing ESG reports in 2015 and we aligned our goals and targets with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in 2018. Every year we make progress in areas including safety solutions, noise reduction, supply chain traceability, decarbonization, and governance. While we have demonstrated our commitment, by joining the UN Global Compact, we have officially aligned our sustainability strategy with the Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.”

As part of TTI’s ongoing sustainability efforts, our objective is to implement initiatives that deepen our support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. We are dedicated to advancing our sustainability journey, setting measurable goals, and continuously monitoring our progress.

Learn more about TTI’s efforts by reading our latest ESG publications here. Our 2024 ESG report will be published in March 2025.

About TTI

Techtronic Industries Company Limited (“TTI” or the “Company”), founded in 1985 by German entrepreneur Horst Julius Pudwill, is a world leader in cordless technology. As a pioneer in Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floorcare and Cleaning Products, TTI serves professional, industrial, Do It Yourself (DIY), and consumer markets worldwide. With more than 50,000 employees globally, the company’s relentless focus on innovation and strategic growth has established its leading position in the industries it serves.

MILWAUKEE is at the forefront of TTI’s professional tool portfolio. With global research and development headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the historic MILWAUKEE brand is renowned for driving innovation, safety, and jobsite productivity worldwide. The RYOBI brand, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, remains the top choice for DIYers and continues to set the standard in DIY tool innovation. TTI’s diverse brand portfolio also includes trusted brands like AEG, EMPIRE, HOMELITE, and leading floorcare names HOOVER, ORECK, VAX, and DIRT DEVIL (based in Charlotte, North Carolina).

TTI’s international recognition and renowned brand portfolio are supported by a strong ownership structure that underscores the company’s global reach and stability. The Pudwill family remains the company’s largest shareholder, with the remaining ownership held largely by institutional investors at North American and European-owned firms. TTI is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, operating globally with a strong commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance standards. For more information, visit www.ttigroup.com.

All trademarks listed other than AEG and RYOBI are owned by the Company. AEG is a registered trademark of AB Electrolux (publ.) and is used under license. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used under license.

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