Learn about the EBRD's journey to investing more than €210 billion in over 7,400 projects business services and involvement in high-level policy reform We draw on three decades of regional knowledge and financial expertise to tailor our products and approaches to each client's needs A sovereign loan of up to €15.23 million for the benefit of Water Resources Services (WRS) a government agency under the Ministry of Water Resources Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic The loan is expected to be co-financed by a capital grant from the European Union (EU)'s Asia Pacific Investment Facility (APIF) in the amount of up to €3.6 million and from the EBRD Shareholder Special Fund (SSF) in the amount of up to €5.0 million The proposed project (the "Project") is a sub-operation under the Integrated Water Resources Management Framework The proceeds of the Bank's investment will be used for rehabilitating main irrigation canals and introducing automated control system in the northern part of Kyrgyzstan The Project complies with the Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure Sector Strategy (BDS19-069(F)) which articulates the importance of efficient use of finite water resources and the Strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic (BDS/KY/24-01F) which aims to support improved water security and sustainability of water supply through improvements in water sector management and irrigation It is fully in line with the Bank's GET approach 2021-2025 (BDS20-082(F)) and the Bank's Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality 2021-2023 (BDS21-133(F))) and SDG 5 on Gender Equality The Project supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly SDG 6 by reducing freshwater withdrawal from natural resources in response to climate change impacts It also contributes to SDG 5 by addressing barriers that limit women's access to economic opportunities from new irrigation infrastructure and SDG 2 by enhancing food security and promoting sustainable agriculture As per section 1.4.2 (iii) of the Directive on Access to Information: "For Projects approved by Bank management where the Board of Directors has delegated the approval authority the PSD shall be disclosed at the start of the relevant no-objection notification period to a member country of the Bank in accordance with Article 13 (iii) of the Agreement Establishing the EBRD." Chui Water Resource Efficiency (Kyrgyz) (PDF Chui Water Resource Efficiency (Russian) (PDF The Project includes a TC to support automatization of water distribution metering and monitoring systems in irrigation watercourses and irrigation Environmental and Social (E&S) risks associated with relining of the canal and introducing an automated control system are site-specific and readily addressed through adequate mitigation measures The Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) was carried out by a specialist in the EBRD Environmental and Social Department and involved a site visit a review of questionnaires as well as the client's documentation An external consultant was also appointed to screen for biodiversity risks along the route of the canal The ESDD has concluded that the Project will result in significant socio-economic benefits by improving the efficiency and reliability of irrigation water supplied to agricultural users in the Chui region The client's E&S management capacity will need to be strengthened  to implement the Project in accordance with the Performance Requirements (PRs) A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is in place and a Project Implementation Support (PIS) consultant will be appointed to assist the project implementation in accordance with an Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) developed for the Project The Project will be subject to a Kyrgyz national Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process Key E&S risks relate to contractor management waste management and biodiversity conservation a project-specific Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) will be developed Contractor tender documents and contracts are required to include appropriate E&S clauses adopting the ESMMP and these will be cascaded to subcontractors The client will follow a formal process for monitoring contractor compliance Contractor workers will have a dedicated grievance mechanism in place The client's labour management practices generally meet PR2 with all workers belonging to a trade union an opportunity to create a sexual harassment policy has been included into the ESAP Priority for employment opportunities will be given to local residents and worker accommodation will not be required No additional land use will be required beyond the existing access roads along the canal and no associated facilities have been identified A project-specific Occupational Health and Safety Plan will be developed and include the provision of appropriate personal protective equipment for cold weather and suitable lighting as works will take place during winter months Heavy vehicle traffic will adopt safety measures such as speed restrictions and traffic marshals Construction vehicle delivery times will be scheduled regarding stakeholder engagement consultation such as school operating times and vulnerable user's access needs Fencing and appropriate signage will be in place to prevent the public or livestock from accessing the Project site however this will be designed to enable throughway access for the public Works are not expected to have a material impact on the canal's ecosystem and the Project meets PR6 requirements A biodiversity screening assessment has been undertaken indicating the presence of six priority biodiversity species in the vicinity of the Project None of these have been determined as critical habitat and the anticipated impacts of Project works would not result in a measurable net loss of any of these species with standard construction mitigation measures applied Transboundary impacts from the Project and water allocations for the countries (the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan) were considered It was confirmed that no significant transboundary impacts are anticipated and that transboundary agreements will not be breached A key objective of the Project is to preserve the existing transboundary agreement A project-specific Waste Management Plan is required to be developed for the management of soil and other debris dredged from the canal Priority for the reuse of dredged soil will be for local agricultural users Workers will be trained on appropriate use of lining adhesives and methods of preventing accidental spillage into the canal waterway a Chance Finds Procedure will be developed for the unlikely but possible discovery of artefacts in the canal The required E&S mitigation measures to structure the Project in line with EBRD PRs have been included in ESAP which will be agreed with the client prior to signing A Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and Non-Technical Summary (NTS) will be developed with support from the PIS consultant and disclosed locally by the client The SEP will include a media campaign to raise awareness of the Project and its community safety measures A Community Grievance Mechanism will be in place and a Community Liaison Officer will be appointed to manage engagement Works will be scheduled outside of the vegetative season when irrigation water is not needed to avoid disruption to agricultural users Specific engagements will be held with these users to inform them of Project benefits and how to enhance improvements through training on water efficiency methods The Bank will monitor the Project through the submission of annual environmental and social reports and site visits Further information regarding the EBRD’s approach to measuring transition impact is available here For business opportunities with the EBRD (not related to procurement) contact: Specific enquiries can be made using the EBRD Enquiries form The ESP and its associated Environmental and Social Requirements (ESRs) set out the ways in which the EBRD implements its commitment to promoting “environmentally sound and sustainable development” The ESP and the ESRs include specific provisions for clients to comply with the applicable requirements of national laws on public information and consultation and to establish a grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of stakeholders’ concerns and grievances about the environmental and social (E&S) performance of the client and the project Proportionate to the nature and scale of a project’s environmental and social risks and impacts the EBRD also requires its clients to disclose information about the risks and impacts of projects or to undertake meaningful consultation with stakeholders and consider and respond to their feedback More information on the EBRD’s practices in this regard is set out in the ESP The EBRD's Office of the Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) promotes good governance and ensures that the highest standards of integrity are applied to all of the Bank's activities in accordance with international best practice Integrity due diligence is conducted on all Bank clients to ensure that projects do not present unacceptable integrity or reputational risks to the Bank The EBRD believes that identifying and resolving issues in the project assessment and approval stages is the most effective means of ensuring the integrity of Bank transactions OCCO plays a key role in these protective efforts andhelps to monitor integrity risks in projects post-investment OCCO is further responsible for investigating allegations of fraud, corruption and misconduct in EBRD-financed projects. Anyone, either within or outside the Bank, who suspects fraud or corruption should submit a written report to the Chief Compliance Officer by email to compliance@ebrd.com Reports can be made in any language of the Bank or of the Bank's countries of operation The information provided must be made in good faith The AIP, which entered into force on 1 January 2025, sets out how the EBRD discloses information and consults with its stakeholders to promote better awareness and understanding of its strategies, policies and operations. 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Alternatively, contact IPAM by email at ipam@ebrd.com for guidance and more information on IPAM and how to submit a request Environmental and Social Documentation is not available for this project Selected procurement notices related to this project  may be shown below Further procurement opportunities related to this and other projects maybe be viewed in the EBRD Procurement Portal The EBRD's Environmental and Social Policy (ESP), Access to Information policy (AIP) and Project Accountability Policy (PAP) enable sound and sustainable development in its projects. 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Learn more here about specifics of our cookie use We use Adobe marketing cookies to enable us to customise ebrd.com to tailor the website and email marketing services based on the interests of each end user We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Chui Lin Yu Wong created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Head of Wealth Management for Asia Pacific at Morgan Stanley discusses his outlook for business expansion in Asia and says their focus is on the wealth segment in Greater China for 2025 He speaks with Minmin Low on the sidelines of the Morgan Stanley Asia Wealth Summit in Hong Kong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" he was a high school math teacher at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii campus McKenna (Kevin) Hernandez of Rancho Cucamonga Calif.; brother Lorne (Pauline) Chui of Lompoc Calif.; and half-sister Aprilani Mclwraith of Waikele she was a member of New Hope Christian Fellowship Volcano Daughters of God Ministry and a retired Long’s Drugs employee Celebration of life to be held at New Hope Christian Fellowship Volcano at 11 a.m Survived by husband Hermingeldo “Hermin” Cullio Jr.; daughters Jennifer Cross and Laurie (Noren) Micua; stepdaughter Adrienne (Neil) Quicho; sons Chester (Claudine) Cross and Joel Cross; stepson Michael (Darice) Cullio; brothers Patrick Atiz Donna (Gerard) Silva and Abby (Juan) Pascua; seven grandchildren two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces Celebration of Life to be held during the 7:30 a.m 27) Mass at the Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church Vistation to take place after from 9:30 – 11 a.m at the Tina and Ed Kaawaloa-Bedsaul residence Florence Kawaihae of Pahoa; daughters Sherry (Jeffery) Babchuk of Calif and Jessie (Alejo) Jumalon-Meno of Kona; brothers Clarence “Choppy” Derasin of Pahoa and Albert Derasin of Las Vegas; sisters Sweedland “Lani” Derasin of California and Janice Quigao of Pahoa; seven grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews she was a retired office assistant at Waiakea High School Visitation to be held from 12:30 – 2 p.m with celebration of life to follow at 2 p.m Survived by husband Robert Medeiros of Hilo; sons Korin (Jyen Akima) Medeiros and Kodi (Kaydee) Medeiros both of Hilo; father Milton Nakatsu of Hilo; sister Kristi (Bill) Raniada of Las Vegas; brother-in-law Russell Medeiros of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates; two grandchildren she was a retired administrative assistant and a member of Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission Survived by daughter Jeri Oshima of Montreal and granddaughter Leilani Fiset of Montreal he was a retired mechanic at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel Survived by wife Kimberly Tomas of Kawaihae; stepson Keith Young of Rhode Island; stepdaughter Zane Rees of Kona; sister Amy Jean Domincil of Hilo; five step-grandchildren Police have identified a pedestrian who died following a Hilo traffic collision on.. It appears a plea deal is in the works for Hawaii basketball figure Alika Smith... Rising costs and falling profits will force many private banks into further layoffs and restructures believes Morgan Stanley’s Vincent Chui The ongoing upheaval in the industry will enable the global giants to continue swallowing up market share the US bank’s private wealth management Asia CEO believes ‘My personal view is that the industry changes have not yet peaked,’ Chui told Citywire Asia ‘A lot of firms are still looking at cost pressures and I do expect there will be more turnover at management and front-line levels among many of the banks News of Chui’s death garnered over 300 million views on Weibo with millions of fans mourning his passing and reminiscing about the unforgettable characters he brought to life Chui initially worked as a stock brokerage accountant inspired by the rising fame of Hong Kong movie stars and encouraged by friends Chui decided to leave his white-collar career to pursue acting despite his father’s strong initial opposition his determination won his father’s reluctant support Chui joined the Shaw Brothers’ acting training program beginning his career as a stunt double in action and martial arts films His big break came in 1979 when he starred as Yun Feiyang a master of the "Silkworm Style," in "The Transformation of the Heavenly Silkworm" Chui demonstrated his versatility by excelling in both heroic and villainous roles Some of his notable performances include films such as "The Imperial Wanderer" (1992) taking on supporting roles in numerous television series and films Chui’s personal life was as dramatic as his on-screen roles leading to his divorce and his decision to move in with Shirley Chui claimed he had forgotten his divorce papers with Shirley raising their children on her own Chui entered another relationship and fathered another child Norman Chui and his children with ex-girlfriend Shirley Yim Erica said despite her father's lack of affection during her childhood and Erica maintained a good relationship with Chui’s new family She expressed happiness that her younger siblings received love and care from both parents stating: "The fact that I lacked love as a child is not my siblings’ fault Adults need to learn from their mistakes so that children can receive more love I adore children and get along well with my siblings she rarely speaks about her past with Chui she posted a message on her personal Weibo Email: evne@vnexpress.netTel: 028 7300 9999 - Ext 8556 vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Villa Crespo While Argentina's capital is known for its steakhouses the fast moving and vibrant restaurant scene has lots of options for everyone organic vegetarian and vegan fare in a stunning semi-open wild garden style setting and is helmed by a female chef Chui is located on Loyola in a semi open warehouse It sits right next to a railroad bridge and every 20-30 minutes or so it was an abandoned overgrown lot with industrial garbage that has now been completely transformed At 12pm the green doors with the name Chui on the front are closed it's a surprising sight as you look into the lush verdant setting and follow the staff to your table The Head Chef at Chui is Victoria Di Gennaro who has worked in Argentina Booking at Chuí is easy and can be done online but once you receive the email make sure to confirm by adding a credit card to secure the booking I booked just a few days before and I was able to get a table for one at 12pm when the restaurant opens The dress code is casual and the furniture is handcrafted and eclectic Diners can sit in the garden or further in towards the open kitchen where the industrious bandana-clad chefs are busy working and prepping There is a brick oven in the centre of the kitchen as well as a pizza oven Two large fridges on the side hold a colourful range of pickles Another fridge holds all of the mushrooms that they are cultivating on site that feature on the menu Service is lovely and polite and they quickly replace my Spanish menu with an English one and deftly switch to English giving some decisive recommendations when I ask for them There's a range of cocktails but I'm looking for something non-alcoholic There are kombuchas as well as an intriguing range of sodas using mushrooms I go for the one that my waitress recommends with lions mane mushroom has a slight fermented flavour but with an absence of strong mushroom flavours and is perfectly nice ‘leche de tigre’ $6500ARS/$11.68AUD/$7.58USD Wood-fired sourdough focaccia $1800ARS/$3.23AUD/$2.10USD Shortly after she brings out a plate of three slices of spongy and light focaccia made with some wholewheat flour that is perfect for the first two dishes The charred avocado dish arrives at the same time as the focaccia charred on top and paired with a mild daikon kimchi with a tangy but balanced Leche de Tigre or Tiger's milk citrus marinade It is finished off with toasted pumpkin seeds fresh dill and coriander that really brings it all together perfectly Normally I find leche de tigre can be quite strong but it is tempered here with the other flavours and a creaminess from the avocado This is one of my favourite courses for the balance of flavours and satisfying textures This wasn't one of the waitresses recommendations but I'm glad that I ordered it Llandaro cheese is an Argentinean cheese made traditionally made in the low-lying plains of the Orinoco Basin This cow's milk cheese is similar to halloumi absolutely delicious with a glaze of strawberry vinaigrette cucumber and turnip $12000ARS/$21.56AUD/$13.99USD The lion's mane mushrooms are marinated in brown sugar and vinegar on top of half of a charred and smoked Akusay (Napa cabbage or Wombok) a creamy shiitake emulsion as well as turnip and cucumber slices The lions mane mushrooms are a tad on the dry side for me but I enjoy the charred cabbage and the rest of the dish It was a toss up between this all their pizza and I think next time I’d go for the pizza made with dough that has been fermented for 48 hours and made from organic flour I've eaten a lot but dessert is naturally a separate stomach so I also ask for my waitress's recommendation for dessert She recommends a dessert that isn't on the menu: a Basque cheesecake This version is a wonderfully smooth and ultra creamy cheesecake paired with a jammy figs My bill for one person with a curious hunger and one soft drink came to $36,000ARS or around $68AUD or $43USD How often do you eat vegetarian food when dining out NQN travelled to South America as a guest of Qantas The last reported sighting of missing man Matthew Arthur Chiu was on July 15 when he left Cornerstone Church in east Athens described in an Athens-Clarke police report wandered off and to the consternation of his father and friends Chiu was reported missing by his father on July 25 Athens-Clarke police detective Charles Burgamy said Wednesday that he recently received several tips from the public which he said he appreciated but so far none have led to Chiu’s whereabouts He has a King of Hearts tattoo on his left hand and a Queen of Hearts tattoo on his right hand He has family in other states including Pennsylvania He said Wednesday by telephone that he formerly resided in Hull The father had earlier told police he received information from a man who last saw Chui at the church located on Lexington Road There was a service and a dinner at the church that evening "He left and no one knows why," the elder Chui said The Chuis once lived in Pennsylvania and the father said he heard of a sighting there but after contacting friends and officials it was determined to be unfounded The father also told police that his son had lost his apartment in Athens and was currently homeless Leonard Chui said he last spoke to his son on June 28 and that his son was despondent over his life's situation There is only so much police can do at this point considering there is no evidence of foul play He's 36 and if he wants to remain missing that's his legal right It's up to me and his friends to really find him," he said "There is no hard concrete evidence for (police) to do anymore than what they are doing." Matt Chui had previously worked as a maintenance electrician in Athens "'A lot of those people have helped me look for him," Leonard Chui said explaining he came to Athens for 14 days and conducted his own search including going to all of the known homeless camps "I've hit everyone of them and he's not there police checked local hospitals and jail records The father said he may return to Athens to continue the search "You see these missing persons cases and you have no idea what the parent is going through." Burgamy said he would still like to have the public’s assistance. He can be reached at 762-400-7173 or Charles.burgamy@accgov.com Missing Man Case: Body found in Hilton Head believed to be Massachusetts man who vanished The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are helping to improve water conveyance infrastructure for better water resource management, promote sustainable agriculture and create new jobs in the Kyrgyz Republic by financing the reconstruction and automation of a section of the Western Great Chui Canal A financial package of up to €23.8 million is being provided under the EBRD’s Regional Integrated Water Resources Management Framework for the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan which was approved by the EBRD’s Board of Directors in 2024 This package consists of (i) an EBRD sovereign loan of up to €15.23 million (ii) an EBRD grant of €5 million and (iii) an EU grant of €3.6 million under its Asia Pacific Investment Facility the Western Great Chui Canal is the largest irrigation system in the Kyrgyz Republic stretching 145 km across the north of the country and watering around 82,000 hectares This project will help to create sustainable in line with the country’s national irrigation programme The funds will be used to renovate the canal introduce metering and automated water distribution It is vital to the country’s agricultural sector which accounts for almost 18 per cent of GDP and just under half of total employment The EBRD has been active in the Kyrgyz Republic since 1992 investing over €1 billion in the country through 257 projects mostly in sustainable infrastructure and the private sector The South China Morning Post highlights that in Hong Kong it is a common practice among affluent families to present extravagant gifts Here are four daughters-in-law of Hong Kong tycoons who received opulent gifts worth millions for giving birth Hong Kong's propert magnate Lee Shau Kee (far R) upon the birth of her fourth child with businessman Martin Lee Chui received a HK$50 million education fund and a mansion from her father-in-law Lee Shau Kee Oriental Daily News also noted that Chui received red packets containing lucky money for each child she had from her father-in-law. These generous gifts have earned Chui the nickname "hundred-billion daughter-in-law" among local media Now 43, Chui is renowned for her roles in the 2000 films "Time and Tide" and "When a Man Loves a Woman," as well as the 2001 film "The Saving Hands." She married Martin Lee As of February, Forbes listed her father-in-law Lee Shau Kee as Hong Kong’s second-richest man with a net worth of US$29.2 billion the billionaire passed away at the age of 97 on March 17 as announced in a press release by his company Henderson Land Development Chinese Olympic diving champion Guo Jingjing (L) and her husband Kenneth Fok pose at the Awards Presentation Ceremony of the Samsung 2017 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards in Hong Kong Following the birth of their third child in 2019 44-year-old Guo and her husband Kenneth Fok were gifted a HK$160 million three-story mansion in the exclusive Repulse Bay area of Hong Kong by Kenneth’s father Guo is celebrated as a four-time Olympic gold medalist Her husband Kenneth Fok serves as vice president of the Fok Ying Tung Group which operates in diverse sectors including real estate He is also the vice president of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong is the President of the Hong Kong Football Association and represents the Sports and Publication functional constituency in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Chinese supermodel Ming Xi (R) and her husband Mario Ho Ming Xi and her husband Mario Ho were presented with a HK$500 million luxury home in Hong Kong’s prestigious Island View estate following the birth of their first child in 2020 who also represents casino tycoon Stanley Ho’s first male grandchild The generous gift came from Mario’s mother Leong On Kei whose net worth was estimated at US$2.4 billion by Forbes in 2024 In 2019, Mario Ho shared on social media his mother’s hope for a grandson stating that he would receive 100 million yuan (US$13.8 million) for fulfilling this wish reports suggest Ming Xi received 500 million yuan as a wedding gift when she married in 2019 the 36-year-old Ming Xi initiated her modeling career in 2009 after triumphing in a television contest She has since collaborated with leading fashion houses earned a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology born into a prominent Hong Kong family in 1921 Stanley Ho was a pivotal figure in Macau’s political His extensive business interests covered real estate A Bloomberg report in 2024 assessed his family’s net worth at US$13 billion Taiwanese actress Bea Hayden (L) and her husband Jacky Heung Bea Hayden, aged 41, and her husband, Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung were gifted a HK$170 million mansion in Taipei’s prestigious Xinyi District by Heung’s mother Tiffany Chen to celebrate the birth of their first daughter in 2020 covering nearly 5,000 square feet (464.5 square meters) boasts luxury features including a swimming pool and a large balcony Bea Hayden gained fame for her roles in the "Tiny Times" film series Jacky Heung is the eldest son of Tiffany Chen and Charles Heung a towering figure in Hong Kong cinema who is revered as one of Hong Kong’s most successful film producers having launched the careers of luminaries such as Stephen Chow 77-year-old Charles Heung’s net worth was estimated at US$1.2 billion son of Hong Kong’s second-richest billionaire Lee Shau Kee According to Hong Kong news outlet The Standard Lee’s gifts to Chui included a HK$50 million education fund He also gifted her and her family a mansion the South China Morning Post reported that Lee also gave Chui red packets with lucky money for every child she gave birth to Life noted that when Chui gave birth to her fourth child in 2015 Lee celebrated the occasion by gifting each of his 5,000 employees at Henderson Land Development 10,000 yuan (US$1,384) as a token of appreciation These lavish gifts led local media to nickname Chui the "hundred-billion daughter-in-law." Chui is best known for her roles in the 2000 films "Time and Tide" and "When a Man Loves a Woman," as well as the 2001 film "The Saving Hands." She married Lee’s son Martin According to AFP, Lee passed away at the age of 97 on Monday evening Forbes ranked him as Hong Kong’s second-richest man Chui will lead HKEX’s global issuer services teams in Hong Kong supporting the firm as it diversifies and expands its listed issuers base Chui has more than 20 years of industry experience and joins HKEX from Nomura where he was vice chairman of investment banking and head of equity capital markets for Asia (excluding Japan) Prior to this he spent more than a decade with Credit Suisse first as head of equity capital markets for Greater China and later as a managing director and head of equity capital markets for APAC He has also held equity capital markets roles at Citi and Goldman Sachs Yiu commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Johnson to HKEX With more than 25 years of experience working in international capital markets we know that Johnson will be a great addition to our leadership team and will help us to reinforce HKEX’s position as a leading global exchange with issuers.” a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Film Workers Association "I was told that he died of oesophageal cancer He had not told others he had such a problem and most of his friends in Hong Kong did not know about it We do not know how long he suffered from it," the South China Morning Post quoted Tin as saying I was also told his wife died shortly after Chui’s funeral arrangements Possibly Chui’s death left her in pain and depression." Chui gained fame for playing martial arts heroes in films during the 1970s and 1980s notably appearing in films like "King of Beggars" alongside Stephen Chow he shifted his career focus to the mainland Chinese market seldom performing in Hong Kong or participating in local productions but that marriage also ended after he had an affair FPT Tower, 10 Pham Van Bach Street, Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam © Copyright 1997 VnExpress.net. All rights reserved. As CFO for Maxis, Jennifer Wong Chui Fen directs business planning and financial management for one of Malaysia's leading telecom companies. Wong joined Maxis in 2022, after a previous stint as the finance chief for competing Malaysian telco Celcom Axiata Berhad. She's spent 17 years in the telecommunications industry, out of a total 28 years working in financial roles. Maxis generated $2.4 billion in revenue in 2023, an almost 4% jump from the previous year. 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Hong Kong has become the overseas listing destination of choice for companies in the region, thanks to a diverse investor base and deep capital pools Why you can trust SCMP{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1020x680/public/d8/images/canvas/2025/02/14/bb546929-b510-4c1a-acb6-63fddfb5f252_9834fda3.jpg?itok=5KCnBz47&v=1739505565"}Morning Studio editorsPublished: 5:33pm 21 Feb 2025As a world-leading listings hub Hong Kong offers a unique opportunity for companies across Southeast Asia to leverage the city’s vibrant and diverse markets and access to Chinese investors Given the depth of the investor base and market liquidity Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is well-positioned to facilitate the needs of the region’s emerging companies managing director and head of global issuer services at HKEX “As companies mature and consider potential listing venues “It fulfils the needs of companies from all the markets in Southeast Asia because we have such a diverse international investor base and liquidity pool.” exceptional access to mainland China and an outstanding IPO (initial public offering) track record the city is one of the most popular listing destinations for businesses worldwide seeking to broaden their investor base Many of the region’s most innovative companies are doing just that Hong Kong martial arts star Norman Chui Siu Keung married his third wife in 2005 Eighties Hong Kong martial arts star Norman Chui Siu Keung died from oesophageal cancer on Sep 1 in Beijing The news was confirmed by veteran actor and spokesperson for the Hong Kong Film Workers Association Tin Kai Man who expressed his condolences following enquiries from the media Chui's sudden death shocked and saddened fans and colleagues But what was more shocking was a few days after Chui's passing his wife died from a heart attack while handling his funeral Little is known about her except that she was a Chinese dancer who was 30 years younger than him The couple have a daughter and an 11-year-old son This year would have marked their 20th wedding anniversary his wife took charge of the funeral arrangements the cremation process has to be done within a few days she started feeling unwell and she too passed away their daughter is handling the arrangements,” said Tin "The older generation doesn't like to get health checks A friend contacted him at the end of January this year and he seemed fine and said he was in Beijing,” said Tin He also praised Chui as a hardworking and dedicated actor: "In Hong Kong there are two actors who don't bring scripts to the set: One is Norman Both veteran actors were known for their professionalism thoroughly preparing and memorising their scripts before filming Ng Man Tat died at 70 from liver cancer in 2021 Chui gained immense fame in the 1970s and 1980s in the Hong Kong film industry with his unique martial arts style and exceptional acting skills especially in TV series such as Rediffusion Television dramas The Sword Of The Third Young Master (1977) and Reincarnated (1979) His role as villain Chiu Mo Kei in Stephen Chow's 1992 martial arts comedy King Of Beggars further cemented his status in the film industry he transitioned into online films and continued to be active in the entertainment circle Chui was also known for his relationship with former Hong Kong actress and younger sister of Michelle Yim Norman began a seven-year affair with the then 17-year-old Shirley Yim while filming horror flick Ghost Nursing The pair were never married and Shirley Yim’s relationship with Chui earned her the label of "mistress" Michelle Yim strongly opposed their relationship and after they split They maintain a good relationship with their dad Chui also has a 51-year-old son from his first marriage This story was originally published in 8Days For more 8Days stories, visit https://www.8days.sg/ We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast With the women’s football season starting up again in September, it’s a good time to take in this striking series, weaving together embroidery with photography, from Hong Kong-Malaysian artist Nicole Chui, who lives in London. This collection celebrates Baesianz FC Chui’s team comprising people of marginalised genders with Asian heritage Her friend Wendy Huynh photographed the London team in 2022 while her teammate Claudia Gemperle designed player cards “I wanted to recapture the joy of starting Baesianz FC in the scorching hot summer where we played football and hung out three or four times a week,” Chui explains I wanted to express each player’s personality or story.” • Nicole Chui’s new piece Bae-Bae is part of the Lost and Found Yōkai exhibition at Young V&A, London, until 1 September With the women’s football season starting up again in September, it’s a good time to take in this striking series, weaving together embroidery with photography, from Hong Kong-Malaysian artist Nicole Chui, who lives in London. This collection celebrates Baesianz FC • Nicole Chui’s new piece Bae-Bae is part of the Lost and Found Yōkai exhibition at Young V&A, London, until 1 September Ask Yu Chui Yee about her history-making place in the sport of wheelchair fencing and she instantly recalls a favourite saying “For those people who always talk about the past it’s because they don’t have a future who competes in her sixth Paralympic Games at Paris 2024 From training with and cooking for Great Britain’s men’s wheelchair fencing team taking a daily nap – in and out of competition – hosting a radio programme at home in Hong Kong The record books confirm that she is the most decorated female wheelchair fencer in history thanks to seven gold medals starting at Athens 2004 There are expectations on her again but drawing a blank at Tokyo 2020 has changed her mindset “I was quite depressed at my performance because I didn’t get any medals Maybe it is time for me to put the full stop on wheelchair fencing,” she said from the lack of training opportunities post-Covid to the empty venue “I received a lot of messages on social media I also remember that in the team event [Tokyo 2020] I was last leg for the team but I fenced so good and I didn’t think about winning “What makes me do it again is that I have hope then you can’t have happiness in comparison.” The driving urge to win used to dictate Yu’s actions She started fencing at the age of 17 following the amputation of her left leg because of bone cancer and was soon one of the Paralympic stars she now has a different view of life and wheelchair fencing “Sometimes you feel satisfaction when you win the medals Sometimes you can appreciate yourself even if you don’t get a medal I tried to see myself in another perspective Now I will try to appreciate what I have done “I have more enjoyment now when I am doing fencing than before because previously all I thought about was the result.” The period between Tokyo 2020 and her preparations for Paris 2024 has been spent on looking at other fencing techniques Yu has been a grateful guest at Bath University in Great Britain where she has trained with the men’s team “I have trained with them for the past two years occasionally and I would like to go there before Paris Head Coach Peter Rome invited me and I chose to go because they are talented and medal winners.” “I go there to enhance my ability and my tactics especially Asian food so we have a lot of enjoyable time I will make dumpling fried rice and it’s good enough for me to charge them “They are willing to share the training experience we me and we have a good time on the piste and off the piste.” This is the story of seven-time Paralympic champion and all-round history maker Yu Chui Yee 👉 👉 👉 https://t.co/1W4E4adX4b#WheelchairFencing65 pic.twitter.com/Gcf3TuFOTR The Hong Kong team also train with the Chinese athletes so Yu gets the best of both worlds “The GB team share with me and they say ‘don’t talk about the skill but focus on how you see yourself’ In the Asian mind it is how to do the action perfectly Yu is still chasing the flow state where athletes are in complete harmony Sometimes when I am in a condition when I feel I’m going to lose myself I will tell myself to calm down and then I will tidy up my hair That is why a lot of woman fencers have long hair.” If I don’t have a nap on that day my emotion will not be good I will feel a bit of anger if I don’t have a nap even if it is 30 minutes So say I reach the quarter-finals and the match is going to be one and a half hour later Then I will have something to eat and then I will have a nap for 45 minutes My teammates know that when they see somebody lying down in Team HK places Yu will practice her signature pose in advance and admits she is a big fan of the fencer’s uniform I always imagine what is my signature pose will be after I win I can just take off the mask or point the sword to the sky “My signature is that I will shout and then I will come down a bit and take off the mask as if it is not special to me I will have some rehearsals how I am supposed to manage my facial expression.” Discover more about wheelchair fencing and the 22 sports in the Paris 2024 Paralympic sports programme  Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Bangkok straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Bangkok Join the countdown to 2025 at this four-day event at aviation-themed Drink Park. Relax to live music with a refreshing tipple and delight in food offerings that range from casual street eats to grand gastronomy. On December 31 festival goers can experience a dazzling fireworks display as they bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the New Year with a bang. Dec 28-31. Free. Chang Chui Creative Park, 7pm onwards instagramtiktokfacebookAbout us Contact us According to Sohu, Peter and Martin Lee, the sons of Lee and his ex-wife Lau Wai Kuen with a keen interest in the rituals of the tea ceremony Despite expectations to follow a traditional path of education he ultimately chose a different life course the elder son of the late billionaire Lee Shau Kee Peter Lee’s romantic journey began during his school years his father was receptive to Peter Lee marrying a commoner provided she was attractive and could contribute positively to the genetic lineage of the Lee family after secretly consulting an astrologer who suggested that the couple’s birth dates indicated misfortune for Peter Lee the late billionaire discreetly funded his son’s girlfriend’s studies abroad When Peter Lee discovered his father’s interference Although he has not dwelled on this past romance it has cast a long shadow over his subsequent relationships leading him to set high standards for potential partners The dissolution of his parents’ marriage further diminished his confidence in sustaining long-term relationships resulting in the birth of three children in 2010 Sources indicate Lee was overjoyed by the birth of his grandsons and generously rewarded the medical staff involved The birth of his children also reinstated Peter Lee as a key heir within his father’s business haunted by the memories of his early romantic separation orchestrated by his father The late billionaire was also said to carry a lingering sense of regret for interfering in his older son’s love life which left him with a lasting sense of unfulfillment Lee’s younger son Martin enjoys a high-profile marriage to actress Cathy Chui The couple married in 2006 in Australia in a lavish ceremony costing HK$180 million (US$23.2 million) with Cathy’s five-carat diamond ring and other jewelry valued at approximately HK$30 million Their engagement gift comprised two adjacent apartments Lee also distributed HK$10,000 to each of the 1,000 employees at his firm Henderson Land the younger son of the late billionaire Lee Shau Kee and his wife Cathy Chui arrive on the red carpet for the fundraising gala by amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) in Hong Kong Having given birth to two sons and two daughters, Chui has been heralded as the "hundred-billion daughter-in-law" by local media. Following each birth, she received lavish gifts from her husband and father-in-law she and Martin Lee continue to enjoy a fulfilling and affluent life together The actress is admired by Chinese media for adeptly gaining the affection of her in-laws Lee was committed to raising his sons to take over his business empire While his eldest daughter has shown considerable capability she has not been acknowledged by him as a potential successor Before retiring in 2019, Lee ensured his major assets were in order Peter and Martin Lee took over as vice-chairmen and co-chief executive officers of Henderson Land Development with Peter handling operations in China and Martin overseeing the business in Hong Kong Born in 1928 as the fourth child of a merchant family in Guangdong province Lee was nicknamed "Uncle Four," according to Forbes As one of the first generation of property developers in Hong Kong he accumulated significant wealth during the 1960s and 1970s a period marked by a dire need for affordable housing in the city along with Fung King Hey and Kwok Tak Seng which rapidly became the largest developer in the city The company thrived as land prices in Hong Kong skyrocketed during the 1960s earning the trio the nickname "The Three Musketeers" and elevating them to billionaire status Lee departed from Sun Hung Kai Properties and which was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1981 He expanded this enterprise into a major conglomerate overseeing several listed companies in Hong Kong ranking him as Asia’s richest person and the fourth wealthiest globally Forbes estimated his net worth at US$29.2 billion the 59-year-old actress made a rare social media post 1 at the age of 74 due to esophageal cancer Shirley and Chui began their relationship when she was a teenager The couple parted ways in 1988 after having two children She later stated that she had "erased the image of Chui" from her memory Hong Kong actress Shirley Yim (right) and her daughter Erica Chui have relied on each other through tough times She expressed her appreciation for their independence with her children grown and able to care for themselves she feels more at ease and can focus on her health and social life Shirley acknowledged the challenges she faced as a single mother but has no regrets She moved her children from Hong Kong to Canada to live with their aunt while she traveled between the two countries for work Financial constraints sometimes kept her from visiting them for up to a year After filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes" in 1995 which was heartbreaking but motivated her to rebuild their relationship Both of Shirley’s children pursued careers in the entertainment industry Erica once noted that seeing her mother’s struggles taught her and Edward to be self-reliant Edward and Erica maintain a positive relationship with their father They even appeared together as extras in a Chinese film Shirley is the younger sister of actress Michelle Yim who described her as quiet but passionate in love and hate Shirley left a lasting impression with her portrayal of Li Mochou a kind-hearted woman turned vengeful after betrayal she occasionally joins TV shows and public events she expressed a desire to explore villain or courtesan roles Chui became a prominent figure in the 1970s and 1980s for his martial arts hero roles before transitioning to villainous characters in the 1990s including his notable performance in King of Beggars alongside Stephen Chow though that marriage ended due to an affair a mainland Chinese dancer 30 years younger than him entertainmentHong Kong martial arts actor Norman Chui dies aged 73, wife also dies few days laterHong Kong veteran actor Norman Chui died at age 73.PHOTO: InternetPUBLISHED ONSeptember 16, 2024 5:44 AMBySyarifah NadhirahVeteran Hong Kong martial arts actor Norman Chui died in Beijing on Sept 1 the 73-year-old suffered from oesophageal cancer and his wife told As1 that she felt unwell while preparing his funeral and likely had a heart attack Some older folks don't like to do health checks so he died quite soon I met him at Hengdian a long time ago and a common friend met him in January this year He was well then and he said he was living in Beijing," Kai Man told the online publication He added that Norman was a "hard-working" and "dedicated" actor revealing that he wouldn't bring scripts to film sets because he would do his homework beforehand and memorise the script well Norman entered showbiz in the 1970s playing the hero in many martial arts films and dramas He was married twice and had one son before dating Hong Kong actress Shirley Yim with whom he had son Edward and daughter Erica He tied the knot with his third and last wife in 2004 and they left behind a son and daughter adding Jacky Cheung's song You are the Only Legend in my Life and writing