Hong Kong – AEO Expert Mission and Symposium for ASEAN and Hong Kong, China successfully concludes with fruitful results (with photos)

AEO Expert Mission and Symposium for ASEAN and Hong Kong, China successfully concludes with fruitful results (with photos)

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     The AEO Expert Mission and Symposium for ASEAN and Hong Kong, China, the first large-scale event focused on the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) matters held between ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Hong Kong, China since the launch of the Hong Kong AEO Programme by the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong (C&ED) in 2012, successfully concluded today (November 30). 
      
     The AEO Symposium for ASEAN and Hong Kong, China was held today as the highlight of the event. Around 200 representatives from ASEAN Member States, Customs administrations of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, government officials, the business sector, trade associations, took part in the Symposium today to foster discussions and exchange insights with stakeholders in trade facilitation and business development in the ASEAN region and Mainland China. 
      
     The Symposium today started off with an opening ceremony officiated by the Principal Guests of Honour, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho; the Head of Trade Facilitation Division of ASEAN Secretariat, Mr Cuong Ba Tran; the Director General of Macao Customs Service, Mr Vong Man-chong; the Deputy Director General of the Department of Enterprise Management and Audit-based Control of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), Mr Zhu Fang and representatives of ASEAN Member States. 
      
     During the Symposium, the C&ED concluded the Action Plans for AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Customs administrations of Cambodia and the Philippines. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enhancing AEO Co-operation in the Greater Bay Area among Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Customs was also signed by representatives from the GACC, the C&ED and Macao Customs Service, witnessed by Mr Yau, Ms Ho and Mr Vong.
      
     The Symposium continued with the presentation of Hong Kong AEO Partnership Awards to Hong Kong AEOs in recognition of their excellent performance on promoting the Hong Kong AEO Programme.
      
     It was followed by panel sessions in which representatives from the Government and business sectors fostered discussions on the opportunities and challenges of extending business in the markets of ASEAN and Mainland China.
      
     The two-day AEO Expert Mission and Symposium has yielded fruitful results. First, the C&ED has successfully concluded the Action Plans for MRA with the Customs administrations of Cambodia and the Philippines, marking a significant step towards the conclusion of MRAs in a near future. Second, consensus has been reached that Customs administrations of ASEAN Member States and Hong Kong, China share a common vision to safeguard security and safety in the supply chain. They will further enhance co-operation on matters regarding AEO programmes and pressing ahead with the MRA. Third, the signing of the MoU on Enhancing AEO Co-operation in the Greater Bay Area among Mainland Customs, Hong Kong Customs and Macao Customs will further strengthen the co-operation of the three administrations in implementing the AEO Programme in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and thereby bringing more benefits to the AEOs and fostering further development in the region. 
      
     The Hong Kong AEO Programme was launched in 2012. Currently, the C&ED has ratified MRAs with 14 Customs administrations of the Mainland, India, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia and Macao, China. Under the MRA, AEOs from the signatory countries or regions can enjoy reciprocal trade facilitations including reduced inspection rate and prioritised clearance.

Mission Cloud Launches New Generative AI Podcast Hosted by Generative AI

 Mission Cloud, a US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Partner, today launched Mission: Generate, a new, innovative podcast cutting through the noise and helping businesses and technology professionals discover what’s real and what’s simply hype when it comes to the generative AI landscape. The podcast will feature hosts Dr. RyAIn Ries and CAIsey Samulski – AI versions of Mission Cloud’s Dr. Ryan Ries, Practice Lead, Data, Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Casey Samulski, Sr. Product Marketing Manager – discussing real-world generative AI applications that drive business success and industry evolution.

That’s right! There are human voices on this podcast, but no actual humans talking. Generative AI was used to synthesize the conversations to create a generative AI podcast, by generative AI, about generative AI.

“Generative AI is a hot topic, but how traditional media typically talks about it is pretty loose in terms of accuracy and often exclusively about chatbots, such as ChatGPT,” said Samulski. “There is much more to gen AI than chat, however. And businesses can actually accomplish incredible things and boost revenue and productivity if they know how to leverage it to build real solutions. The creation of this podcast, for example, is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how far we can go with this technology and we hope to provide a truly educational experience by showcasing real-life use cases we’ve built for actual customers.”

Season 1 of Mission: Generate will run through the end of 2023, with episodes being released every Thursday. Episodes will explore real-world examples of how to strategically use and optimize generative AI to generate outputs, drive higher efficiency and debunk common misconceptions about the technology. The first episode features a conversation about intelligent document processing.

“We are very excited to share this podcast with the world. It was not only fun to create, but it also touches on a subject that will only increase in importance in the upcoming years,” said Ries. “Gen AI is the next battlefront for all businesses and we hope to provide a competitive edge to all who tune in.”

Mission: Generate is available on all major streaming services.‍

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Mission Zero Hundred Hours Announces Saluting with Smoke BBQ Festival & Fundraiser

 Mission Zero Hundred Hours (MZHH), a 501(c)(3) charity focused on Veteran suicide prevention and awareness, today announced the return of Saluting With Smoke for 2023. MZHH’s premier BBQ festival & fundraiser returns to Yorkville Illinois September 15, 16 & 17 hosted at Raging Waves Waterpark.

The Saluting With Smoke Festival & Fundraiser, Presented by Plano Skies Solar Project, provides a platform for MZHH’s “BBQ Saves Lives” program, in an effort to raise awareness; and end Veteran suicide through competitive culinary cooking missions. Hosted at Raging Waves Waterpark, the festival opens up the world of competitive BBQ to the public in a way never seen before. Spectators can watch the MZHH Battle of the Branches, meet national pitmasters, and watch some of the best BBQ competition teams battle for over $10,000 in prize money!

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday hosts live bands, food trucks, raffles, beer tents, local craft vendors, Veteran owned businesses, BBQ Demos and more! New for 2023 is a Carnival provided by Windy City Amusements.

“We’re fortunate and thankful of the support we’ve received from Raging Waves Waterpark,” states Sean Young, President & Founder of Mission Zero Hundred Hours “This location allows us to expand our program to reach and support more Veterans in need. The property is huge, and provides enough space to launch our newest program, The MZHH Battle of The Branches. We can’t thank the Raging Waves team enough for donating their property in support of our mission.”

“Raging Waves Waterpark is proud to host the 2023 Saluting With Smoke BBQ Festival Fundraiser. As a family-owned and operated business, it is an honor and privilege to be selected for this opportunity to support our active duty military and Veterans.” said Dawn & Randy Witt, Owners of Raging Waves Waterpark.

For more information on how to support Mission Zero Hundred Hours through event sponsorship or donation go to www.mzhh.org

About Mission Zero Hundred Hours
Currently 20 Veterans a day succumb to suicide. We feel this number should be Zero. In military time 00:00 (Zero Hundred Hours) is the start of a new day. Mission Zero Hundred Hours, in its name, is the start of a new day for many struggling Veterans. We believe competition BBQ can provide a familiar, structured, and mission centric environment to Veterans, that helps struggling vets channel their energies toward healthy goals and finding a new support network through the extended Competition BBQ Family. Veterans have the opportunity to cook with teams as part of our effort, and mission, to raise awareness and end Veteran Suicide; by embedding Veterans with BBQ Cook Teams for an immersive BBQ Mission.

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Mission Zero Hundred Hours Announces Saluting With Smoke Festival & Fundraiser

 Mission Zero Hundred Hours (MZHH), a 501(c)(3) charity focused on Veteran suicide prevention and awareness, today announced the return of Saluting With Smoke for 2022. MZHH’s premier BBQ festival & fundraiser returns to Yorkville, Illinois on November 4 & 5 hosted at Raging Waves Waterpark.

The Saluting With Smoke Festival & Fundraiser provides a platform for MZHH’s “BBQ Saves Lives” program, in an effort to raise awareness; and end Veteran suicide through competitive culinary cooking missions. Hosted at Raging Waves Waterpark, the festival opens up the world of competitive BBQ to the public in a way never seen before. Spectators can watch the MZHH Battle of the Branches, meet national pitmasters and watch some of the best BBQ competition teams battle for over $10,000 in prize money.

Friday and Saturday will host live bands, food trucks, raffles, beer tents, local craft vendors, Veteran owned businesses, kids activities, BBQ Demos and more.

“We’re fortunate and thankful of the support we’ve received from Raging Waves Waterpark,” states Sean Young, President & Founder of Mission Zero Hundred Hours. “This new location allows us to expand our program to reach and support more Veteran’s in need. The property is huge, and provides enough space to launch our newest program, The MZHH Battle of The Branches. We can’t thank the Raging Waves team enough for donating their property in support of our mission.”

“Raging Waves Waterpark is proud to host the 2022 Saluting With Smoke BBQ Festival Fundraiser. As a family-owned and operated business, it is an honor and privilege to be selected for this opportunity to support our active duty military and Veterans,” said Dawn & Randy Witt, Owners of Raging Waves Waterpark.

For more information on how to support Mission Zero Hundred Hours through event sponsorship or donation, go to www.mzhh.org.

About Mission Zero Hundred Hours

Currently, 20 Veterans a day succumb to suicide. We feel this number should be Zero. In military time, 00:00 (Zero Hundred Hours) is the start of a new day. Mission Zero Hundred Hours, in it’s name, is the start of a new day for many struggling Veterans. We believe competition BBQ can provide a familiar, structured, and mission centric environment to Veterans, that helps struggling vets channel their energies toward healthy goals and finding a new support network through the extended Competition BBQ Family. Veterans have the opportunity to cook with teams as part of our effort, and mission, to raise awareness and end Veteran Suicide; by embedding Veterans with BBQ Cook Teams for an immersive BBQ Mission.

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DEEP OCEAN MISSION


Deep Ocean Mission would not result in any over exploitation of the marine resources by the corporate houses and will not affect the life and livelihoods of fishers in the country. The Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore deep-oceanic resources and develop technologies for their sustainable use. The outcome of the program is intended to identify potential new resources and develop technology for harnessing them in future, which may generate additional opportunity for livelihoods.


The Deep Ocean Mission is related to the Blue Economy. The activities of Deep Ocean Mission will help the components of blue economy such as fisheries, tourism and maritime transport, renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed extractive activities and marine biotechnology.


        This information was given by the Minister of State (I/C) for M/o Earth Sciences and M/o Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.


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