HKPA’s 55-member delegation champions CTV Program to boost print productivity

HONG KONG, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark move for the printing industry, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Standardization Research Center is holding the public hearings of the “Requirements for the Calculation and Application of Colour Tone Value (CTV) for Printing Process Control” as a Greater Bay Area (GBA) standard, initiated by the Advanced Printing Technology Centre (APTEC). It aims to be the FIRST GBA standard for printing industry. To drive CTV implementation across the region, the HKPA has launched the program Colour．Method．Master: GBA RECREATES THE WORLD’S COLOUR, funded by Hong Kong’s Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA). Following its participation in the 31st South China International Exhibition on Printing Industry in March, APTEC is presenting the program at the 11th China Print from May 15 to 19. Through knowledge sharing and exchanges, APTEC aims at boosting the industry to achieve excellency in printing by adopting CTV.

Recognized as the world’s largest and most influential printing trade show, China Print opened on May 15 and drew broad global attention. The HKPA brought a 55-member delegation to the event, which included key association leaders: Mr. Jackson S. Y. Leung, Chairman; Mr. Fung Man Ching, Percy, Chairman, Supervisory Committee; Mr. Yeung Kam Kai, BBS, Life Honorary President; Mr. Chiu Kwok Chu, BBS, Life Honorary President; and Mr. Yan Tak Chung, Alex, Vice-Chairman. 

Chairman Leung emphasized the importance of scaling CTV adoption following its standardization in the GBA. The long-term vision is to position CTV as a nationwide benchmark for print quality control and advocate for its application globally. The goal is to integrate CTV across the entire print supply chain. Sponsored by the CCIDA, HKPA and APTEC are exhibiting at booth E1-072 in the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall). During the exhibition, the delegation gathered market insights on the Colour．Method．Master campaign, held meetings with vendors, explored the latest printing technologies, and tracked developments shaping the future of the industry. To learn more about the CTV program, visit https://www.ctv-aptec.org.    

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Blackstone Community held its signature “Night of Insight” event recently to celebrate global expansion, strategic growth, and its long-term commitment to financial education and social impact.

NEW YORK, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Blackstone Community recently hosted its flagship gathering, “Night of Insight: A Toast to the Future,” marking a major milestone in the organization’s development as a global leader in investment education and responsible finance. The event brought together select members, partners, and contributors from multiple countries to celebrate achievements, foster new collaboration, and reaffirm the platform’s mission of cognitive empowerment and ethical growth.

Set in an elegant venue that blended formality with introspection, the evening featured keynote reflections, networking dialogues, and a structured review of Blackstone Community’s ongoing initiatives. The event also served as a platform to unveil upcoming content modules and collaborative frameworks that will shape the next phase of the community’s evolution.

A Celebration of Strategic Progress

The event highlighted key accomplishments in the areas of multilingual education delivery, cross-border member engagement, and the growing reach of the platform’s 1% Surplus Initiative. From member development milestones to impact-driven partnerships, the evening celebrated not only metrics—but mindset.

Attendees participated in guided discussion segments centered around long-term investing, emotional discipline, and the importance of structured decision-making frameworks in today’s complex financial environment.

A senior moderator noted during the program:

“Blackstone Community is not defined by tools or tactics, but by its dedication to deep thinking, collective progress, and the cultivation of independent judgment.”

Community Recognition and Vision Alignment

Special acknowledgment was given to contributors who have supported the development of mentorship systems, educational resource localization, and peer accountability structures. The event also introduced a new tier-based member roadmap that emphasizes steady cognitive development over short-term results.

Participants engaged in roundtable sessions to share feedback on platform features, propose ideas for upcoming workshops, and discuss ways to strengthen the global learning network.

Looking Ahead

As Blackstone Community continues its expansion, the “Night of Insight” affirmed the platform’s belief that finance is not merely about transactions, but about transformation. The event concluded with a call to action: to invest not only with capital, but with clarity, collaboration, and conscience.

About Blackstone Community

Blackstone Community is a global investment education and collaboration platform dedicated to empowering individuals through structured learning, strategic decision-making, and community-based development. With a strong emphasis on long-term thinking and financial ethics, the platform delivers multilingual programs, mentorship systems, and real-world simulations to support sustainable investing and inclusive financial literacy.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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Allegis Global Solutions, the leading provider of global workforce solutions, will host a panel, “It’s Not About Skills,” at Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) CWS Summit Europe, on Tuesday, 20 May.

LONDON, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Allegis Global Solutions, the leading provider of global workforce solutions, will host a panel, “It’s Not About Skills,” at Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) CWS Summit Europe, on Tuesday, 20 May.

Driven by the need for more cost-effective solutions, many businesses are adopting a skills-based hiring model that focuses on the skills of candidates rather than solely on experience and credentials. However, the label of ‘skills-based hiring’ is only one piece of the puzzle. It needs to be part of a broader strategy.

The panel, moderated by AGS Managed Services Vice President of International Markets Simon Bradberry, will explore why, when optimising a cost-effective workforce, it is not just about the skills – it’s about the work. Bradberry will be joined by industry practitioners Jonathan Evans, Human Resources Director for Ambition 2030: Axial at AstraZeneca; Cat Halliwell, Executive Director – Service Excellence for EMEA at AGS Managed Services; and Victoria Murphy, Global Head of TA Operations at JLL.

“CWS Summit Europe is one of the premier events in the contingent workforce industry, and I am thrilled to engage in this dialogue with an audience of industry leaders, practitioners and partners,” said Bradberry. “Despite an unprecedented pace of change and uncertainties in the market, today’s workforce leaders still have to get work done. And whilst a focus on skills isn’t wrong, we believe that in a rush to solve productivity challenges, the industry has over-prioritised skills, inadvertently narrowing the focus and overlooking other critical elements for successful work execution such as role deconstruction and harmonising multiple channels to work. I’m excited to talk with this experienced panel and hear how they’re evolving their workforce strategies in enterprising ways.”

Allegis Global Solutions is proud to be a platinum sponsor of CWS Summit, one of the premier industry conferences and a destination for multiple Fortune 2000 companies around the world. In addition to the speaking panel, AGS will host a roundtable discussion on AI-enabled sourcing and an exhibit at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, 20-21 May.

For more information about Allegis Global Solutions’ industry-leading products and services, visit http://www.allegisglobalsolutions.com or subscribe to our blog at https://blog.allegisglobalsolutions.com/.

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Lyndsay Westwood, Allegis Global Solutions, + 44 1344 382 112, lwestwood@allegisglobalsolutions.com, https://www.allegisglobalsolutions.com/en

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