SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 November 2024 - Singapore is strengthening its position as a global hub for supply chain management (SCM), providing international businesses with a reliable and efficient base to manage their regional and global supply chains. With top-notch infrastructure, a skilled talent pool, and forward-looking policies, Singapore invites businesses worldwide to establish or expand their operations in the city-state.

Singapore Supply Chain Connect 2024 – Showcasing Supply Chain Innovation

From 3 October 2024 to 4 October 2024, the inaugural Singapore Supply Chain Connect 2024 brought together around 400 senior supply chain and business leaders to discuss the ongoing shifts in global supply chains. Organised by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with key industry and government partners, this landmark event highlighted Singapore's growing role in global supply chain management.

Industry leaders shared best practices on how companies are leveraging Southeast Asia (SEA) and Singapore to drive growth and diversify their supply chains within the region. The discussions emphasised Singapore's strategic role in helping businesses build resilience and capitalise on new opportunities in the evolving global landscape.

A Strong Talent Pool and Cutting-Edge Innovation

Singapore's SCM hubs draw on a robust talent pool of over 70,000 supply chain professionals, supported by 3,600 annual graduates with the necessary skills to drive innovation and efficiency. In addition to its talent advantage, Singapore provides businesses access to a thriving innovation ecosystem backed by government initiatives such as the Economic Development Board's (EDB) support schemes. Companies can leverage these resources to establish innovation teams or Centres of Excellence (COEs) to adopt advanced technologies for digital and sustainable supply chains.

A Logistics Powerhouse with World-Class Connectivity

Singapore's top ranking in the World Bank's 2023 Logistics Performance Index reinforces its role as a global logistics management hub. The country's customs dwell time of under 10 minutes highlights its operational efficiency, making it a trusted hub for companies seeking to streamline their supply chain operations.

The logistics industry in Singapore is further bolstered by the presence of 22 of the top 25 globally leading third-party logistics providers (3PLs), many of whom are setting up Best-In-Class Regional Distribution Centres (BIC RDCs). Companies such as DB Schenker, DSV, and Maersk are investing in cutting-edge facilities in Singapore, with new regional distribution centres expected to be operational by 2025.

Long-Term Investments in Connectivity and Infrastructure

Singapore's commitment to enhancing its connectivity is evident in its ongoing investments in air and sea logistics infrastructure, which have established the nation as a trusted air and sea connectivity hub.

The Changi Air Cargo Hub is expanding its capacity from 3 million to 5.4 million tonnes annually, supported by the remodelled Changi Airfreight Centre, the Changi East Industrial Zone, and the Airport Logistics Park Singapore (ALPS). ALPS, operational since 2003, provides third-party logistics (3PL) services, enabling seamless regional air cargo flows. To further augment capacity, a second Airport Logistics Park (ALPS2) will launch from the 2030s, offering new space for logistics companies and serving as a Free Trade Zone.

On the maritime side, Singapore remains the world's busiest container transshipment hub, handling 39.01 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2023. The upcoming Tuas Mega Port, set to be the world's largest fully automated port by the 2040s, will have a capacity of 65 million TEUs annually. This advanced port infrastructure will reduce vessel turnaround times and cement Singapore's position as a key global maritime hub.

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Lucca Comics & Games porta a Milano la prima mostra europea dedicata a Yoshitaka Amano, il Maestro visionario di Anime e Videogame

Milano, Fabbrica del Vapore dal 13 novembre 2024 al 1 marzo 2025

08 novembre 2024 - Si aprirà il prossimo 13 novembre, a partire dalle ore 19:30, Amano Corpus Animae: la più grande mostra europea che celebra i 50 anni di carriera del visionario Maestro Yoshitaka Amano. Con oltre 135 opere originali per raccontare la storia dell'animazione e dell'intrattenimento mondiale, l’esposizione sarà visitabile fino al 1 marzo 2025 alla Fabbrica del Vapore di Milano. Organizzata e prodotta da Lucca Comics & Games, con la curatela di Fabio Viola - già collaboratore culturale dell’area videogames del festival - l’exhibition sarà la più grande e completa che in Occidente sia mai stata dedicata all’artista nipponico, in una città, Milano, crocevia internazionale di Design, Moda, Arte ed Entertainment, un ponte tra le arti visive e uno spazio che celebra la creatività.

Così come l’arte di Amano, caratterizzata da una poliedrica produzione che va dal videogioco al manga, dall’anime al teatro, dalla moda all fine art, l’esposizione Amano Corpus Animae vuole essere una sequenza di narrazioni e gestualità in grado di ripercorrere le tante anime dell’autore. Attraverso quattro sezioni, entreremo nel mondo del Maestro tramite sketch, painting, disegni e colori di opere iconiche ormai impresse nell'immaginario collettivo: dai primi disegni per l’animazione del periodo Tatsunoko alle variant cover di Batman o Superman; dal Pinocchio dei primi anni ‘70 ai disegni originali di Final Fantasy che saranno esposti per la prima volta in Europa; fino alle opere inedite del 2024 come quella in tre atti, legata al Centenario Pucciniano, con cui Amano ha voluto omaggiare l’edizione 2024 di Lucca Comics & Games disegnandone i tre poster ispirati a Tosca, Madame Butterfly e Turandot. Il progetto espositivo mira a restituire lo spirito dei luoghi che ospitano i personaggi e le mitologie di Amano, l’allestimento è infatti realizzato in collaborazione con POLI.design, centro universitario internazionale per la formazione nel settore del design, fondato nel 1999 dal Politecnico di Milano e riconosciuto in tutto il mondo.

A rendere unica la mostra saranno le attività irripetibili a questa correlate: il percorso espositivo offre un’esperienza multisensoriale che accompagna il visitatore in un viaggio tra le opere più iconiche del Maestro, cadenzato da un susseguirsi di spazi dedicati a diverse tappe artistiche della carriera di Amano. Grazie all’esperienza in VR, frutto della collaborazione con il regista Omar Rachid, si avrà accesso a contenuti esclusivi: i visitatori potranno entrare nei tre studi di Yoshitaka Amano a Tokyo, luoghi in cui le sue opere vengono concepite e realizzate. Un viaggio nella vita del Sensei nel quale sarà possibile avvicinarsi agli strumenti di lavoro, osservare i libri e gli oggetti della sua quotidianità, ma anche accedere a un’ampia collezione di opere, molte delle quali non hanno mai lasciato la sua abitazione, e che permetteranno di indagare anche altri aspetti del suo percorso artistico.

L'esposizione vivrà anche degli eventi ospitati al suo interno, ideati da POLI.design e organizzati in collaborazione con Lucca Comics & Games. Negli spazi della Fabbrica del Vapore di Milano sono previsti diversi appuntamenti per approfondire il legame tra l'arte di Amano e il mondo della cultura contemporanea, dal design alla moda, passando per il mondo dell’illustrazione e della comunicazione grafica. Un palinsesto di workshop, talk e design challenge che coinvolgerà figure di spicco nell'ambito del design contemporaneo, e che offrirà uno spazio di confronto per artisti emergenti, studenti e creativi che vedono nel design e nelle arti visive una via per cambiare il mondo, animando altresì l'esposizione del Maestro di Shizuoka durante i 100 giorni della sua permanenza.

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PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire – 8 November 2024 - This year, OPPO once again shone at Paris Photo 2024. As the event's global partner, the company celebrated global talents in mobile photography through the award ceremony of its imagine IF Photography Awards 2024. By exhibiting a retrospective of the best artworks from the competition, OPPO also showcased its humanistic vision with an elaborately designed exhibition titled "Dear Life."

"It is a great honor to participate in Paris Photo for two consecutive years and to showcase the exceptional global talents in mobile photography on this prestigious stage. The stunning photos captured with OPPO smartphones from around the world are a testament to OPPO's dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation." said Olivella Liu, OPPO Global Brand Director. "Moreover, with the notion we bring to Paris this year, 'A perfect day is made of nothing but every extraordinary moment that makes you want to take a shot,' we also hope to further elaborate on OPPO's understanding of photography, and more importantly, present the beauty of life and cultural diversity."

imagine IF Photography Awards: Shining the Spotlight on the Global Stage

With over 1 million entries submitted from 81 countries and regions, the Imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 have brought together a vibrant showcase of global creativity and diversity. Following an extensive judging process, OPPO brought 56 award-winning works to Paris Photo and held an award ceremony, celebrating the creativity and cultural richness captured through mobile photography.

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OPPO also invited Norwegian Art photographer and Hasselblad Master Tina Signesdottir Hult, a judge for the competition, along with award representatives, to share insights into their photographic journeys and the stories behind their works, providing the audience with a unique opportunity for in-depth engagement and exchange. Behind this shining event and the awarded entries, it is OPPO's unremitting endeavor to enable users to "Capture the Beauty of Life with Ease," to explore the humanistic significance of images by letting life itself become the protagonist, and to tell diversified stories from people across the globe.

Art photographer, Hasselblad Master Tina Signesdottir Hult, and a judge for the imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 shares her experience

"Dear Life" Exhibition: Harnessing the Power of Visual Storytelling

Themed around "Dear Life," OPPO organized an exhibition at Paris Photo to showcase the winning entries from the imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 alongside the company's official sample photos. The exhibition invites visitors on a deeply personal journey through four zones—Dear World, Dear Time, Dear Friend, and Dear Me—each capturing the beauty of life's fleeting moments. Through these immersive sections, visitors embark on a heartfelt journey celebrating life, friendship, time, and self-reflection, with all images captured on OPPO smartphones.

Additionally, to tie these evocative stories together, OPPO presented its annual photography film Dear Life, a visual journey which evokes echoes in minds with the grandeur of nature, fleeting moments of life, the warmth of friendship, as well as inner exploration.

"Beyond the Image, Beyond Imagination." The images presented by OPPO at Paris Photo 2024 go beyond an exhibition; they are snapshots of people's lives, embodying emotional resonance and human traces left in the universe. By encouraging its users worldwide to unlock the potential of mobile photography and inviting them to capture the most delightful moments of their "Dear Life,"

OPPO strives to inspire people everywhere to see the world through a new lens—one that values creativity, diversity, and the beauty of everyday life. For more information, please visit OPPO Paris Photo 2024 Online Exhibition.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.