Singapore – Deliveroo Singapore has partnered with the Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) to raise awareness about rider safety. On Children’s Day, they hosted an event called “Deliveroo Rides Smart with Heart.” Deliveroo’s program aims to educate both riders and their children about safe cycling practices on the road.  

The initiative is part of Deliveroo’s ongoing commitment to enhancing rider safety and aligns with their third annual Rider Safety Month.

More than 40 people, including Deliveroo riders and their children, gathered at the 100Plus track in the Singapore Sports Hub to participate in a hands-on, interactive workshop focused on safe riding. The Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) started the day as part of Deliveroo’s “Rides Smart with Heart” initiative, by providing Deliveroo riders and their children with practical, actionable guidance to ensure road safety through a hands-on session.

The tips and interactive activities cover practical, real-world scenarios as well as road etiquette advice for riders. This includes manoeuvring through crowded sidewalks and dealing with difficult traffic situations while carrying food deliveries. These insights are useful as they navigate their daily food delivery routes.

Speaking about the Deliveroo Rides Smart with Heart, Shahfudin Mohamed Sahim, Deliveroo rider said, “Even though I ride for work regularly, Deliveroo Rides Smart with Heart was a good refresher for me and the practical tips that were shared during the session further emphasised the importance of road safety. My sons also had an extremely fun and enriching time learning about safe cycling habits, and it was heartening to see him take an interest in understanding what I do at work while reminding me to stay safe.” 

He added, “We’ll definitely exercise these tips more as we cycle together as a family moving forward.” 

Speaking about the partnership, Dr. Hing Siong Chen, president of the Singapore Cycling Federation, said, “We are so excited to team up with Deliveroo again for this year’s Rider Safety Month initiative. Following last year’s campaign where we held safety programmes for riders, we are delighted to now extend our workshop to the young as well. It is indeed important to cultivate the importance of road safety among the younger generation as they are the road users of tomorrow, and we hope to instil such mindsets through Deliveroo Rides Smart with Heart – encouraging and reminding both riders and their children of safe riding habits.”

Meanwhile, Jason Parke, general manager of Deliveroo Singapore, said, “At Deliveroo, the safety of our riders is of our utmost priority, and we are continuously ensuring a safe working environment for them and the wider community. This inspired us to develop this initiative alongside Singapore Cycling Federation this Rider Safety Month and in conjunction with Children’s Day.” 

He added, “We hope this workshop was not only helpful for the children in navigating roads safely, but also served as a refresher for our riders to continue practising safe riding habits.” 

“Since Deliveroo’s marking of October as Rider Safety Month in 2021, our initiatives have seen increased participation year-on-year from our riders and like-minded partners. We will continuously play our part in further educating our riders to practice good road safety habits – so we can together achieve safer roads,” Parke said. 

Manila, Philippines — The International Council for Small Business Philippines (ICSB PH) and Union Bank of the Philippines have joined hands to launch a three-day conference and expo for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for free this coming June 27 to 30. The event is entitled ‘MSME Fiesta Sulong Negosyante’ and will be held at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

The expo is part of ICSB and UnionBank’s celebrations for the United Nations’ International MSME Day, which is observed annually every June 27th to raise awareness of the contributions of MSMEs to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

During the three-day event, a number of activities will be held with the goal of helping MSMEs in every aspect of their business. There will be mentoring and coaching to be led by industry experts; opportunities to secure funding from some of the leading financing companies in the country; and learning sessions focused on a wide selection of topics namely access to loans, eCommerce platforms, payment gateways, and digital creatives, among other.

Eric Caeg, founder of ICSB, said, “What’s in it for the MSMEs? We could say we can do these things online, but then again, it’s better for them to see new partners face-to-face and learn new ideas from experts.”

Simultaneously, Jaypee Soliman, UnionBank’s SME and Micropreneurs segment head, shared, “Left and right, so many webinars for MSMEs are happening simultaneously every weekend. I think it’s time that we go beyond that.”

Soliman adds, “What we want to do is to move forward, which is why the name of the event is Sulong! Negosyante. Now, we won’t just be doing talks, but this time we’ll be doubling down on enabling our MSMEs through the activities that we’ve prepared for everyone.”

The event holds tons of surprises for those keen to attend. To make travel to the event site easier, Grab Philippines will be offering a voucher for its users, where they can enjoy a discount on their fare. Those travelling to the event via their own vehicles will also get the chance to take home gas vouchers.

To learn more about the MSME Fiesta Sulong Negosyante, interested individuals can visit Unionbank’s dedicated website registration page for the event.

Hong Kong – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a statutory body in Hong Kong that promotes, assists and develops the country’s trade, has once again invited Leon Lai, a Hong Kong-based actor, to act as Ambassador for the 2021 Entertainment Expo.

The HKTDC is a statutory body in Hong Kong that aims to organize international exhibitions, conferences, and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. It also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports, and digital news channels.

HK superstar Leon Lai commented, “The pandemic has created a new normal for the local film and television entertainment industry. I am proud to act as Ambassador for the expo during this particularly challenging period to continue promoting Hong Kong’s entertainment industry.”

On the other hand, the HKTDC also enlisted the support of the renowned multimedia directing duo Tsui Brothers to shoot the promotional video for this year’s expo, with the theme “Gazing to the Future”.

The 2021 Entertainment Expo will be held from March 15 to April 12, 2021, comprising six events that cover a global mix of film, TV, music, and digital entertainment. The events include the Entertainment Asia Forum, and Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), among others.