YATA Chief Executive Officer Ms. Susanna Wong Awarded as Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador

YATA is pleased to announce that Ms. Susanna Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, has been awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan as the “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador” in recognition of her leadership in YATA in promoting Japanese cuisine and ingredients in Hong Kong over the years. The ceremony was held at the residence of the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, with Ambassador Okada Kenichi, the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, presenting the certificate of appointment.

Ms. Susanna Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of YATA, said, “YATA has always been committed to promoting quality shopping experiences at modern Japanese lifestyle department stores, and high-quality Japanese ingredients are an integral part of its efforts. I am very grateful for the support from the Japanese government to YATA over the years. With the support, YATA is always able to introduce premium ingredients from different areas of Japan that are of high quality and in season so that Hong Kong people can easily enjoy scrumptious and exceptional Japanese fresh meat and produce. I am honoured to be awarded as the ‘Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador’. In the future, I will continue working closely with the Japanese government and my team to bring out new ways to promote Japanese ingredients and Japanese cuisine experience.”

MAFF has awarded “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassadors” since 2015 to further promote Japanese ingredients and food culture overseas.

YATA made its debut in 2008, bringing in the concept of “Modern Japanese Lifestyle Department Store” to the market. Over 60% of the total products of YATA are imported from Japan, with 30% of fresh meat and 50% of produce, the long-term-popular items among customers, delivered to Hong Kong by air. Each year, a number of thematic events about Japanese regions are held to promote Japanese food culture. YATA has a total of 14 branches in Hong Kong, including 3 department stores, 9 supermarkets and 2 convenience stores, to provide always accessible Japanese-style shopping surprise to consumers.






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ARMY CHIEF REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION AND CELEBRATES DEEPAVALI WITH TROOPS IN NORTHERN BORDERS OF SIKKIM


General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff visited military stations in North Bengal and border areas of Sikkim on 23rd & 24th October 2022. He wished all ranks on the occasion of Deepavali and also reviewed the security situation along the Northern borders of Sikkim. The Army Chief appreciated the troops for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency and morale.


The Army Chief expressed satisfaction at the pace of infrastructure development along the border areas. He was accompanied by Lt Gen RP Kalita Army Commander, Eastern Command and Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich, GOC Trishakti Corps.


On arrival at Sukna Military Station on 23rd October, the COAS interacted with the troops over a programme, showcasing India’s cultural heritage and unity in diversity, organised on Deepavali eve. The Army Chief lauded the troops for the dedication and wished all ranks and the families on the occasion of Deepavali. The COAS also complimented the Mountaineering Team that summited Mt Jonsang and Mt Domekhang and the Shooting Team of Trishakti Corps that came first in the Skill at Arms competition recently held at Mhow. 


On 24th October, the COAS accompanied by Army Commander and GOC visited forward areas in North and East Sikkim. Reviewing the operational situation and preparedness of the field formations deployed along the Northern Borders in Sikkim Sector, the COAS expressed his satisfaction and exhorted the troops to maintain readiness for all types of challenges. Greeting the soldiers on the occasion of Deepavali, the COAS presented and shared sweets with them. The Chief also complimented the soldiers for their professionalism and dedication to duty.




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ARMY CHIEF VISITS DIMAPUR TO REVIEW OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS OF FORMATIONS


General ManojPande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) visited HQ 3 Corps at Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur on 19 August 2022. During the visit, he was accompanied by Lieutenant General RP Kalita, GOC-in–C Eastern Command.


The COAS was briefed by GOC, 3 Corps, IGAR (South) and IGAR (North) on border management and hinterland operations to maintain peace and tranquillity in the region. Expressing satisfaction over the robust deployment posture and operational synergy, the Army Chief commended all ranks of the formation for their stellar contribution to improving the security situation of NE states and Nation building. Emphasising the need to keep abreast with emerging challenges, the COAS also commended all agencies for the synergy between them in maintaining peace in the region.







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Hong Kong – Chief Executive officiates at launching ceremony of harbourfront HKSAR 25th anniversary event “Summer·Harbour” (with photos)

Chief Executive officiates at launching ceremony of harbourfront HKSAR 25th anniversary event “Summer·Harbour” (with photos)

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     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (June 16) officiated at the launching ceremony of “Summer·Harbour”, a harbourfront event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The ceremony also unveiled the new pop-up summer precincts launched by the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Harbourfront Commission at six harbourfront sites. 



     During the ceremony, a special harbourfront lighting installation designed for the 25th anniversary was also unveiled, and the 25th anniversary theme song “Heading Forward” was performed in a new A Cappella style. The event is under the exclusive sponsorship of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), and is one of the many initiatives supported by HKJC’s approved donation of $630 million to the HKSAR Government to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR.



     Mrs Lam, together with the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong; the Chairman of the Harbourfront Commission, Mr Vincent Ng; and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Philip Chen, officiated at the launching ceremony at the HarbourChill in Wan Chai, which is adjacent to the Exhibition Centre MTR Station; and exchanged with the local artists participating in making the “Summer·Harbour” precincts as well as members of the public.



     In delivering her speech, Mrs Lam said that Victoria Harbour is a symbol of Hong Kong and also our most precious natural asset. She was very pleased to see the changes on both sides of the Harbour over the past few years. At the same time, she was very happy to see the citizens enjoying themselves freely along the harbourfront.



     “I hope that the DEVB and all the friends who support the work of the Victoria Harbour will increase the strength of the community, the business sector and the Government to open up both sides of the Victoria Harbour as soon as possible, so that we can truly possess a continuous harbourfront promenade,” she added.



     Themed as “Summer·Harbour”, the current campaign continues to support local creativity in harbourfront development. Several local artists who created Chocolate Rain, DinDong, Café de bollo and Messy Desk have been invited to participate in the campaign, transforming six harbourfront sites into summer precincts with their own unique characteristics. The six harbourfront sites are the HarbourChill in Wan Chai with the theme of midsummer hot air balloons; the Connector along the Tamar Promenade which is filled with beach elements; the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct in Wan Chai which has been transformed into a sunny western town; the Belcher Bay Promenade in Kennedy Town with the theme of “Dancing in the Jungle”; the East Coast Park Precinct in Fortress Hill which celebrates a fireworks carnival; and the Tsuen Wan Promenade which has been dressed into an onshore water fantasy. Among them, there are also unprecedented cross-over creations among Chocolate Rain, Café de bollo and Messy Desk. At the HarbourChill, which is the venue of today’s launching ceremony, various colourful animal installations were also made from recycling used oil barrels and soda bottles.

      

     In addition to hardware installations, harbourfront projects also place great importance on offering interesting visitor experiences through different pop-up events. Further to the Harbour FUN pedal boats, the Government and the Harbourfront Commission will soon launch the “Kids’ Driving Tour along the Harbour”. Officiating guests at the event conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the various styles of children play vehicles. These play facilities will be open to public booking for playing at the former temporary bus terminus next to the Wan Chai Ferry Pier from July 3 onwards, allowing children to experience the joy of “driving” along the Victoria Harbour. This arrangement also aims to better utilise the original site where the former bus terminus was located and open it up as soon as possible upon its relocation in May. The event will be held on a trial basis for three months, and further arrangements will be made taking into account the responses received. Car racing activities will also be offered for adults in due course. 



     A kick-off ceremony was also held for Hong Kong’s first “harbourfront marathon by model bus”. The simulated remote-controlled model bus, in a scale of 1:14, will carry out such a marathon on June 25, starting from the East Coast Park Precinct in Fortress Hill and continue along the longest connected promenades along the Victoria Harbour. Finishing at the Western Wholesale Food Market, the entire bus marathon will be about 7.4 km long. To spread the joy among the general public, the Harbourfront Commission will also make arrangement for the public to book and play with these remote-controlled model buses at various harbourfront locations from mid-July. One of such sites will be the former temporary bus terminus next to the Wan Chai Ferry Pier, so as to revitalise the site through “Little Buses @ Big Bus Terminus”. A Dennis Dragon double-deck bus model (commonly known as the “Hotdog Bus”) which retired from service in 2012, also joined the ceremony to heighten the fun for the occasion.



     Another vision of the Government and the Harbourfront Commission is to provide the general public with more opportunities for water sports by making good use of harbour resources. In this regard, a series of water activities to be held on the Victoria Harbour were also announced at the launching ceremony, including the “Festival of Sport – Rowing Challenge Day” organised by the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China; the “Hong Kong Rowing Coastal Championships 2022”, “Kellett Island Cup Dragon Boat Races”, the “HKSAR 25th Anniversary Dragon Boat in City” and the “Hong Kong Harbour Paddle Race 2022” to be held at the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct; as well as the “Row on Board” experience at Kwun Tong Promenade, etc.

      

     The Harbourfront Commission attaches great importance to co-operating with different organisations. One of such important partners, Playright Children’s Play Association, demonstrated the transformation of its PlayMobile S3 at the launching ceremony. With the appearance of an ordinary truck, the play truck has been carefully remodeled and is equipped with a variety of game components, such as wooden climbing platforms, rope nets and rock climbing boards. Once transformed, it turns immediately into a fun play space. PlayMobile S3 has served visitors at the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, the Belcher Bay Promenade and the HarbourChill at the end of last year and in May this year respectively; and will appear at the Tsuen Wan harbourfront at the end of this year to offer more fun to the general public.



     Details on the above-mentioned events on the harbourfront can be found at the following websites –

 

ARMY CHIEF REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION ALONG THE LAC IN HIMACHAL PRADESH AND UTTARAKHAND


The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande is currently on a three day forward area visit to the LAC in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This is the maiden visit of the Army Chief to this sector after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army. The Army Chief is accompanied by Army Commander, Central Command and GOC, Uttar Bharat Area.


During visits to the forward posts, the COAS is being briefed by local commanders about the prevailing situation along the borders. Taking a first-hand assessment of the operational preparedness in forward areas, the Army Chief is scheduled to witness the high altitude operational capabilities of deployed formations, including mountaineering skills and long range patrolling. The COAS is also reviewing the ongoing infrastructure and development work and the Army-Citizen connect in the forward areas.


While interacting with the Commanders during his visit, the Army Chief emphasised the need for vigil and alertness along the borders. He expressed his satisfaction on the rapid improvement of defensive posture and operational readiness of formations. He appreciated the absorption of modern technology in undertaking persistent surveillance.


The COAS, during his interaction with the troops deployed on the forward posts, appreciated their high morale and exhorted them to maintain the high standards of professional excellence. He also complimented the excellent synergy between the Army, CAPF, Civil Administration and Police towards operational effectiveness and sustainable development in the border areas.


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