Author: Senior Correspondent

Unlimit Ventures, a product engineering-based venture studio, and ID8 Innovation, an entrepreneurial innovation consultancy, have announced a strategic partnership to launch new hardware and software tech companies. This collaboration aims to create next-generation companies using hardware, software, and AI to solve customer pain points and societal concerns. The partnership combines Unlimit Ventures’ expertise in engineering and product development with ID8 Innovation’s strength in early-stage venture building. Their first venture, which will be announced in coming weeks, will reimagine air quality monitoring. Unlimit Ventures and ID8 Innovation are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at building next-generation companies that employ ... Read more

As Summer Approaches, Here are Steps You Can Take to Reduce You and Your Family’s Risk of Developing Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers from Intermountain Health Cancer Experts Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, and while it is the least common it is estimated that melanoma will affect 1 in 27 men and 1 in 40 women in their lifetime. With over five million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected ... Read more

DNE, an energy management company recognized by Great Place to Work® as the third best place to work in Canada in the category of Under 100 Employees. DNE helps clients in deregulated energy markets across North America optimize their energy costs by identifying and negotiating the best contracts to meet their needs. Just as important as helping clients meet their energy goals to cofounders Wayne Burke and Steve Shoiry is doing right by their employees. Since 2015, DNE has been Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM, and more than eight times, Great Place to Work® has recognized DNE as a great place ... Read more

Therapy assists child development *********************************      The Hospital Authority’s Occupational Therapy Department offers tailored activities to help children with special learning needs enhance their fine motor co-ordination and improve their performance in tasks such as handwriting.      News.gov.hk spoke to representatives from the Hospital Authority to learn more about the services provided, and to a Primary Three student and his mother about how his handwriting, co-ordination, strength and endurance have improved under training.      The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature today (May 19) in text and video format.

27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles open May 20 to 23 ******************************************************************************************      The Transport Department today (May 19) reminded members of the public that the 27th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (May 20) to 11.59pm on May 23, and the ballot result will be announced on May 24.        Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are ... Read more