https://www.scmp.com/rss/167632/feed Royal Philips Electronics is a Dutch electronics company founded in 1891. It is now one of the world’s biggest electronics companies, and is organised into three main divisions: Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Philips Healthcare and Philips Lighting. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ben Jiang Ben Jiang Li Bin, a doctor at the First Hospital of Lanzhou University, was among the wave of Chinese consumers who snapped up Apple Mac Mini computers during the country’s frenzied adoption of the OpenClaw artificial intelligence agent earlier this year. The young surgeon from Lanzhou, the capital of northwestern China’s Gansu province, bought one to run the open-source program, using it to develop an app to extract and organise information from doctor-patient conversations and lab report photos into... https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351334/just-what-doctor-ordered-how-ai-could-help-china-bridge-medical-resources-gap?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3351334/just-what-doctor-ordered-how-ai-could-help-china-bridge-medical-resources-gap?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:13 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu China’s leading LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding after opposition from US authorities, marking the latest setback for Chinese tech investment overseas following the high-profile Nexperia saga. Sanan Optoelectronics, listed in Shanghai, said in a disclosure announcement on Friday that despite multiple rounds of discussions, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)... https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350520/chinese-led-chipmakers-purchase-dutch-firm-collapses-after-us-opposition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3350520/chinese-led-chipmakers-purchase-dutch-firm-collapses-after-us-opposition?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:07 +0000 If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you have got a reusable water bottle or two. Or 10 – the collectors know who they are. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, fashion trendsetter, hiker, commuter or just an eco-conscious consumer, there is a bottle out there for you. There are bottles that sterilise themselves. Bottles that remind you when to drink. Bottles designed for sustainability. And bottles transformed by a paintbox of colours and imagery into mini... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3306118/owala-or-hydro-flask-choosing-right-water-bottle-has-become-intensely-personal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3306118/owala-or-hydro-flask-choosing-right-water-bottle-has-become-intensely-personal?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:15:07 +0000 Seven months into his new role as the chief financial officer of Midea Group, 39-year-old Jeremy Choy is starting to feel at home in Foshan, a city neighbouring Guangzhou in southern Guangdong province. With multiple new Midea office towers being visibly constructed behind him, Choy told the South China Morning Post in a video chat on October 29 that the appliance giant is ready to be taken seriously as a technology company, competing head-to-head with the likes of General Electric, Siemens,... https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3154696/mideas-new-cfo-wants-transform-appliance-king-tech-giant-competes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3154696/mideas-new-cfo-wants-transform-appliance-king-tech-giant-competes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Nov 2021 02:00:23 +0000 We may not be travelling much, but when we do, we’ll have some exciting new tech to take with us. At Berlin’s IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) – the only major tech exhibition happening in 2020 – there was a new slant on travel tech: Covid-19 related gadgets. However, along with the portable mask sanitisers and wearable air purifiers, plenty of “old normal” tech was launched, to the delight of photographers, adventurers, and anyone who has trouble getting to sleep. Honor Watch GS... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3101195/ifa-2020-wearable-air-purifier-brain-cooler-best-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3101195/ifa-2020-wearable-air-purifier-brain-cooler-best-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:15:13 +0000 When a Japanese company did it in 1989, polite people described the chairman as 'eccentric'. When a Korean and a Dutch company did the same thing 10 years ago, the Hong Kong media queried the sanity of their senior management. And very quietly, a whole host of companies have done the same thing in the decade since: a supermarket chain from Britain; another from Germany; a department store chain from Sweden; entire units of major financial services companies; and many, many others. A British... https://www.scmp.com/article/1002264/moving-hq-hk-always-good-idea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1002264/moving-hq-hk-always-good-idea?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Philips, the world's largest electronics company, has set its sights on China by investing Euro25 million (HK$254.58 million) in Chengdu, to set up its second regional headquarters in the mainland's west. As part of the company's plan to develop China as a 'global home' alongside the Netherlands and the United States, Philips has signed a strategic co-operation memorandum with the Chengdu People's government in constructing the Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone. Chengdu becomes the company's second... https://www.scmp.com/article/999130/strategic-decision?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/999130/strategic-decision?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 TPV Technology, the world's largest contract manufacturer of personal computer displays, has put on track its plan to become a television market leader after completing its takeover of Royal Philips Electronics' loss-making television business. In a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange yesterday, TPV chairman and chief executive Jason Hsuan said Philips agreed to pay a cash package totalling Euro206.4 million (HK$2.14 billion) and transfer its television business to a joint venture set up... https://www.scmp.com/article/997352/tpv-eyes-tv-market-after-philips-buyout?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/997352/tpv-eyes-tv-market-after-philips-buyout?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 TPV Technology, the world's largest contract producer of computer monitors, expects to consolidate its position as a global leader in liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions after acquiring the loss-making TV business of Royal Philips Electronics. Dutch electronics giant Philips agreed to transfer its TV business into a joint venture with TPV, which will have a controlling 70 per cent stake. The deal's initial term sheet was executed by the two companies on April 18 this year. Shares of Hong... https://www.scmp.com/article/984535/tpv-and-philips-confirm-lcd-tv-joint-venture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/984535/tpv-and-philips-confirm-lcd-tv-joint-venture?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Royal Philips Electronics, which yesterday announced plans to cut 4,500 jobs worldwide as profits fell last quarter, may pursue other options if no deal is reached to sell the majority of its television business to Hong Kong-listed TPV Technology. TPV, the world's largest contract manufacturer of personal computer displays, had entered into a so-called term sheet with Philips in April for the proposed acquisition of 70 per cent of the Dutch electronic giant's TV business through a joint... https://www.scmp.com/article/982259/philips-keeps-options-open-over-tv-venture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/982259/philips-keeps-options-open-over-tv-venture?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0000 CONSUMER PRODUCT DESIGN GRAND AWARD Philips Electronics Hong Kong Fidelio Primo Docking Speaker DS9000 Winners 4M Industrial Development Green Science Series Oregon Scientific Global Distribution NCCO Air Sanitising Systems range Philips Electronics Hong Kong MASTER LED Spot Par30 MV Lamp, Presenter SNP6000 Techtronic Industries Ridgid 12V JobMax Tool System Certificate of Merit Philips Electronics Hong Kong Cushion Speaker SDC5100, MASTER LED Bulb 7W E27 LED Lamp Techtronic... https://www.scmp.com/article/972237/winners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/972237/winners?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Tepid demand in key markets during the first quarter may have put a dampener on TPV Technology's ambitious expansion efforts in the global liquid crystal display (LCD) television sector. Kowloon-based TPV, the world's largest contract manufacturer of personal computer displays, said business in North America and Europe 'was restrained by the sluggish economic climate' and that consumer sentiment had been hit by the earthquake in Japan. 'Consequently, TV panel prices continued to decline and... https://www.scmp.com/article/968955/sluggish-economy-turnoff-tpv?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/968955/sluggish-economy-turnoff-tpv?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Gold Award Neonlite Electronic & Lighting DimmerAble (Model NoWL218d) Silver Award Neonlite Electronic & Lighting (HK) Ping Pong (Model NoGA807i) Philips Electronics Hong Kong SA5125 Flash Audio Video Player Bronze Award A&J Technology Print-Rite PRO-ECO series - Remanufactured Laser Cartridge for HP Q5949A Hong Kong & China Gas Towngas Philips Electronics Hong Kong HTS8100 Cineos Soundbar DVD Home Theatre Notable Mention Products CompoClay International Holdings CompoClay Building and... https://www.scmp.com/article/616527/winners-list?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/616527/winners-list?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:00:00 +0000 The 11th electronicAsia, held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2007 (Autumn Edition), will showcase the latest in the trade. Truly Semiconductors has been attending electronicAsia since the fair's inception. The company's state-of-the-art production lines manufacture liquid-crystal display (LCD) units and one-touch panel products. It also manufactures full-colour organic light emitting diode (LED) modules. The company's list of clients includes Eastman Kodak. Spokesman... https://www.scmp.com/article/610268/new-components-light-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/610268/new-components-light-show?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Chinese Estates adopts intelligence software from SAS Chinese Estates Holdings, which is involved in property investment in Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland, has adopted business intelligence software from United States-based SAS for its property leasing business. The SAS technology will be used by Chinese Estates to provide a foundation for better business projections and analyses, covering 1,000 shops and prime office units. Financial details were not given. 'Our leasing business is a major... https://www.scmp.com/article/609939/brief?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/609939/brief?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Sustainability is the key to determining a company's success. And an engaged workforce leads to a higher chance of sustainable growth. Since last year, electronics giant Philips has been focusing on raising staff engagement levels by implementing the 'One Philips' concept in Hong Kong. 'The management staff started to think about how to get the best out of each employee and to motivate them to be more engaged,' said Florence Ng Sin-man, senior director of country HR and regional learning... https://www.scmp.com/article/608737/focusing-staff-leads-growth-and-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/608737/focusing-staff-leads-growth-and-success?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Hong Kong's multicoloured nocturnal skyline is widely recognised as one of the most impressive visual attractions in the world. It also accounts for large amounts of energy consumption in the form of electricity, which contributes to global warming through the energy production and consumption process. In a move to reduce electricity, maintenance and operating costs, without distracting from the visual spectacle, Philips Electronics Hong Kong now lights up the Victoria Harbour with its... https://www.scmp.com/article/603653/led-technology-switch-reduces-costs-drastically?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/603653/led-technology-switch-reduces-costs-drastically?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Energy-saving lighting In an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, efforts to preserve, use less or find alternative energy-saving devices are becoming a more important driver for governments, businesses and individuals to combat climate change. Taking a leading role in providing energy-saving solutions in the lighting industry, electronics giant Philips Electronics Hong Kong has launched a new range of light bulbs that can reduce energy consumption by up to 80 per cent. The key... https://www.scmp.com/article/603654/brighter-future-planet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/603654/brighter-future-planet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:00:00 +0000 A grand rivalry of evergreen stars, some with World Cup experience, promises to be the highlight of the weekend's action at the HKFC Philips Lighting International Soccer Sevens. A healthy edge has developed over recent years in encounters between the Philips All Stars and the Lorenz All Stars, and hostilities should resume on Sunday at Football Club. Lorenz, led by Germany's 1990 World Cup winner, Uwe Bein, will be looking for a third straight veterans title at Sports Road this weekend,... https://www.scmp.com/article/594228/stand-fireworks-old-rivals-clash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/594228/stand-fireworks-old-rivals-clash?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 May 2007 16:00:00 +0000 NXP Semiconductors, a former unit of Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands that is helping China's Lenovo Group to develop new handsets, is working to apply near-field communication (NFC) technology in mobile telephones so they can serve as electronic keys, wallets and passports. The short-range wireless technology works within 20cm through magnetic field induction in the 13.56 MHz radio frequency. Similar technologies are used in the Octopus smart card used in Hong Kong to pay for... https://www.scmp.com/article/591907/nxp-embed-more-electronic-uses-phones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/591907/nxp-embed-more-electronic-uses-phones?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 May 2007 16:00:00 +0000 NXP Semiconductors, a former unit of Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands that is helping China's Lenovo Group to develop new handsets, is working to apply near-field communication (NFC) technology in mobile telephones so they can serve as electronic keys, wallets and passports. The short-range wireless technology works within 20cm through magnetic field induction in the 13.56 MHz radio frequency. Similar technologies are used in the Octopus smart card used in Hong Kong to pay for... https://www.scmp.com/article/591985/nxp-embed-more-electronic-uses-phones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/591985/nxp-embed-more-electronic-uses-phones?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 May 2007 16:00:00 +0000 A report on C14 yesterday incorrectly said the Hong Kong Football Club Philips Lighting International Soccer Sevens tournament would take place from May 23-25. The correct dates are May 25-27. The error, introduced in the editing process, is regretted. https://www.scmp.com/article/589640/corrections-clarifications?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/589640/corrections-clarifications?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:00:00 +0000 A chapter in a famous North London derby is set to be played out in the SAR as Tottenham make their debut at this year's Hong Kong Football Club Philips Lighting International Soccer Sevens tournament and are likely to face long-time rivals Arsenal. Both teams are believed to be sending young players for the annual event but a clash between the two sides is always entertaining. Yesterday's draw for the May 23-25 tournament put Arsenal in group A with two-time defending champions Urawa Red... https://www.scmp.com/article/589538/spurs-play-sevens-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/589538/spurs-play-sevens-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:00:00 +0000 Akos Advanced Technology Since its establishment in 2002, Akos Advanced Technology has been dedicated to the development of green technologies and products involving all aspects of software and hardware development, building and design in environmental consultancy and intelligent building industries. The judges said: 'The company deploys most of its resources in product development and engineering design. The management team is dedicated and technically competent, with rich experience in air... https://www.scmp.com/article/581014/award-winners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/581014/award-winners?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000 WORKING AND STUDYING at the same time for a master's degree and other types of qualification often involves a significant investment of time and money. However, the commitment becomes considerably easier with employer encouragement and financial support as Katherine Kwok, manager, Philips APAC Learning Services and Management Development, discovered. 'I joined Philips as an officer in the learning and development team handling training administration and logistics, but I didn't have any... https://www.scmp.com/article/578370/work-and-study-pay-promotion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/578370/work-and-study-pay-promotion?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:00:00 +0000 The European electronics giant has teamed up with Williams F1 racing team to promote its advances in innovation, design and technology Formula One is arguably the most intense, hi-tech motorsport there is. Every corner, straight and pit stop brings thrills and excitement for the estimated 162 million people watching each race. Adrenaline is the word of choice for most fans. Australian and German teammates Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg have already had their fair share of close shaves during... https://www.scmp.com/article/552018/philips-shavers-new-bid-drive-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/552018/philips-shavers-new-bid-drive-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Creating an outstanding product is not only branding, marketing and hype. Philips has more than a century of experience in producing the world's best consumer electronics and 67 years of manufacturing electric shavers. Year after year, new models have proved their worth, but you just know that the top-of-the-range SmartTouch-XL HQ9190 is going to be something quite special. Equally, you would expect the inventor of the rotary shaving system and world leader in shaving technology to put together... https://www.scmp.com/article/552017/top-electric-shaver-manufacturer-sets-new-standard-smarttouch-xl-range?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/552017/top-electric-shaver-manufacturer-sets-new-standard-smarttouch-xl-range?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Philips Electronics Hong Kong fielded three candidates for the HKMA Distinguished Salesperson Award this year. Two of them were among the winners. Charlie Tse and Vera Sung, both promoters of domestic appliances and personal care products, have nine to 10 years experience in sales respectively. Apart from meeting sales targets, Ms Tse said improving one's skills was necessary to ensure the best service standards for clients. She said being polite, professional and understanding customers' real... https://www.scmp.com/article/551177/philips-stars-reveal-how-impress-clients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/551177/philips-stars-reveal-how-impress-clients?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Goals galore, dazzling footwork and non-stop entertainment all added up to a brilliant HKFC Philips Lighting International Sevens tournament at Sports Road. Despite yesterday's torrential downpour, fans were treated to another feast of football action as Hong Kong's most popular sevens tournament ended successfully with Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds winning a superb Cup final 1-0 over English Premiership side Aston Villa. There were heroes all around as the teams battled hard and none more so than... https://www.scmp.com/article/549767/diamonds-keep-flag-flying-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/549767/diamonds-keep-flag-flying-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 May 2006 16:00:00 +0000 ON THE BACK of rising profits, fast growth and a diverse product lineup, Philips Electronics Hong Kong has launched a major recruitment drive. It wants to expand its management team by about 200 people. The Dutch electronics giant plans to mainly take on middle managers and senior managers to fill vacancies across five product divisions: medical, lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances and personal care, and semiconductors. 'In a world where technology increasingly touches almost... https://www.scmp.com/article/548501/philips-seeks-ace-managers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/548501/philips-seeks-ace-managers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 May 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Debt-ridden electronics goods maker Orient Power Holdings plunged into a $1.25 billion net loss last year from a $38.05 million net profit a year ago as a result of provisions and restructuring costs. The maker of compact disc and DVD players said it had to make 'necessary' provisions of $903.14 million as it sought to put operations back on track and settle outstanding debts of $1.5 billion. News of the staggering loss caused the company's share price to tumble 6 per cent to 18.8 cents,... https://www.scmp.com/article/546576/orient-power-logs-125b-loss-hefty-provisions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/546576/orient-power-logs-125b-loss-hefty-provisions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:00:00 +0000 The Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) were crowned champions of this year's Philips Hong Kong Universities Football League, following a penalty shoot-out victory over Polytechnic University (PolyU). IVE beat PolyU 6-5 on penalties, after a 0-0 stalemate at the Joint Sports Centre in Kowloon Tong on Sunday. The champions will now be involved in the Philips Lighting International Soccer Sevens in May. The league, sponsored by Philips for the fifth year, featured 33 matches over a... https://www.scmp.com/article/541453/ive-pip-polyu-penalties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/541453/ive-pip-polyu-penalties?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:00:00 +0000 J-League side Urawa Red Diamonds will be looking for back-to-back titles at the HKFC Philips Lighting International Sevens, which this year will be extended to a third day over the weekend of May 19-21. Urawa Red Diamonds won the sevens at the first time of asking last year and they will be looking to Argentine teenager Sergio Escudero for inspiration after the 17-year-old helped his team to victory with one of the displays of the tournament. 'Sergio's on the verge of playing in the senior... https://www.scmp.com/article/540522/urawa-sevens-mission?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/540522/urawa-sevens-mission?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:00:00 +0000 Listing candidate Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (ASMC) began pre-marketing its initial public share offering yesterday, aiming to raise about US$100 million at a valuation of about one to 1.1 times its book value, sources said. Currently, the company's China-based Hong Kong-listed counterparts Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp and CSMC Technologies Corp were trading at about 0.9 times their book values. ASMC reported a net loss of 75 million yuan last year but will... https://www.scmp.com/article/539734/chipmaker-seeks-us100m-float?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/539734/chipmaker-seeks-us100m-float?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:00:00 +0000 TPV Technology aims to become the mainland's second-largest liquid-crystal display (LCD) television provider in two years by boosting its market share to at least 28 per cent. The company's own brand of LCD televisions now accounts for 25 per cent of the mainland market, just behind Samsung and Philips, according to TPV executive director and senior vice-president Mondy Houng Yute. The company plans to overtake Philips by spending 23 million yuan a year on its promotion and sales network.... https://www.scmp.com/article/538456/tpv-aims-beat-philips-mainland-flat-panel-sales?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/538456/tpv-aims-beat-philips-mainland-flat-panel-sales?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 EMS Production's LCD TopGun The company specialises in TV game accessories. The LCD TopGun is the first light gun that can be used on LCD, plasma, as well as projectors, not just CRT TV. It can be used for all gun shooting games on PCs, PlayStation 2 and the Xbox. Philips Electronics Hong Kong (Philips Design)'s Streamium Music Centre and Station WACS700 The device has a 40GB hard disk for storing an entire CD collection. The music is sent in a continuous stream and is played as it arrives,... https://www.scmp.com/article/538295/other-winners-category?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/538295/other-winners-category?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:00:00 +0000 TPV Technology, the world's largest flat panel monitor manufacturer by volume, said yesterday it would spend US$5 million to US$10 million restructuring its newly acquired Royal Philips Electronics monitor business. The US$358 million acquisition, announced late last year, was completed on Monday. 'We expect the consolidation of Philips' business will take six months to a year to complete,' TPV chairman Jason Hsuan said yesterday, adding that the company expected to benefit from annual... https://www.scmp.com/article/515213/tpv-costs-revamp-philips-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/515213/tpv-costs-revamp-philips-business?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Sep 2005 16:00:00 +0000 Evergreen Yugoslav forward Anto Grabo was back at his best as he helped the Lorenz All Stars to victory in yesterday's Masters Cup final against arch-rivals the Philips All-Stars yesterday. The former South China and Instant-Dict favourite has been a regular goalscorer in almost every competition he has entered in Hong Kong. And the 44-year-old local star played another instrumental part in his team's success as Lorenz's magnificent seven thrashed the Philips outfit 3-0. Lorenz have not won... https://www.scmp.com/article/502506/grabo-strikes-it-hot-bad-tempered-masters-match?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/502506/grabo-strikes-it-hot-bad-tempered-masters-match?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 May 2005 16:00:00 +0000 There's something for everybody as the young and the young-at-heart get-together this weekend for one of the most entertaining tournaments in the region as the HKFC Philips Lighting International Sevens kicks off at Sports Road. No other tournament in Hong Kong offers quite the same fanfare as the sevens as familiar names from yesteryear and future stars take part in two days of non-stop action in a total of 76 matches. Among the teams to watch are the Philips All-Stars, who will compete in... https://www.scmp.com/article/502223/tournament-offers-galaxy-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/502223/tournament-offers-galaxy-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 May 2005 16:00:00 +0000 The product: Hitachi 42-inch The look: Cut to the bone. Minimal and tough. It's the antithesis of those bulbous black boxes that dominated the 1980s. Wow factor: The crystal face design is meant to evoke modern elegance without taking over the room. Don't be discouraged by the stand. You can hang the screen on the wall next to your atomic clock if you're not worried about gravity doing its worst. Online tech magazine CNet snipes: 'The rather silly side of this, though, is that the... https://www.scmp.com/article/494147/plasma-monsters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/494147/plasma-monsters?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:00:00 +0000 A Reuters article on B4 on Thursday, 'Philips to expand mainland R&D into mobile-phone display screens', incorrectly reported that the company would spend up to US$250 million on China R&D next year. The firm did not provide a specific figure. The article also erroneously attributed an earlier China revenue and export target - of US$15.4 billion by 2007 - to Giovanni Montesanti, a senior global marketing director for Philips Mobile Display Systems. https://www.scmp.com/article/480724/corrections-clarifications?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/480724/corrections-clarifications?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:00:00 +0000 Everyone likes a pat on the back and home appliance giant Philips (www.philips.com.hk) is no exception. It recently scooped a number of accolades given annually by various global design bodies including four Industry Forum (IF) awards in Hanover, Germany, three Industrial Design Excellence awards (IDEA) in the United States, the Design for Asia award and the Australian Design award. Among the winning products were the Key 004 portable digital audio player (left), the EM Emotive Micro Range... https://www.scmp.com/article/465764/top-notch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/465764/top-notch?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Aug 2004 16:00:00 +0000 The column for anyone fed up with bureaucracy, frustrated with delays or furious with poor service. Tell us your complaint and we'll try to fix it... TV BLOOPER Reader Lucia Choy bought a $7,700 43-inch projector-television last November at a Philips showroom in the Ocean Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui. The delivery was late and the TV malfunctioned by January. It was sent back for repairs and she has not seen it since. She was finally refunded in full last week after inquiries by Take Action with... https://www.scmp.com/article/457656/take-action?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/457656/take-action?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 May 2004 16:00:00 +0000 We hope you find the tips on this page useful. When in doubt, simply exercise some common sense and courtesy. Below is a draft e-mail; try your best to improve it. dear mr philips i'm the Musci club's chairman. We understand that the Inter-school music Festival will be held in a few month's time. our school has never take part in the competition, and we are interest in joining this year. We want to participate in the vocal and instrumental categories. We would apreciate if you could share your... https://www.scmp.com/article/447382/language-point?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/447382/language-point?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Mar 2004 16:00:00 +0000 You might think designers and manufacturers of household appliances are in cahoots to get us to part with our hard-earned cash, but you'd be wrong. The way Josephine Green, director of trends and strategy for Philips Design, tells it, it's no longer just about pretty colours and nice shapes, or about moderating the previous year's designs and adding a heftier price tag. Predicting the future - at least the way Philips does it - seems to be a complex business, with Joe Public playing a... https://www.scmp.com/article/440013/futures-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/440013/futures-market?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jan 2004 16:00:00 +0000 Product: Philips Streamium MX6000i DVD home entertainment system Price: Not available. Pros: No cables to clutter up this stylish Internet audio-video-movie player/recorder. Cons: No chance for the release date in Asia to be sooner than the second quarter of next year. Don?t let the funny name fool you. The new Streamium MX6000i may be as good as it gets for advanced home entertainment systems. It is one of Philips? first lines of consumer electronics products designed to take advantage of... https://www.scmp.com/article/427403/couch-potatoes-have-never-had-it-so-good?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/427403/couch-potatoes-have-never-had-it-so-good?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Sep 2003 16:00:00 +0000 Don't let the funny name fool you. The new Streamium MX6000i may be as good as it gets for advanced home entertainment systems. It is one of Philips' first lines of consumer electronics products designed to take advantage of residential wireless broadband internet connections. The name comes from its ability to handle so-called 'streaming' digital audio, video and movies from the Web. The internet-enabled MX6000i is built with a wireless local area network connection, based on the 802.11g... https://www.scmp.com/article/427299/couch-potatoes-have-never-had-it-so-good?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/427299/couch-potatoes-have-never-had-it-so-good?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Sep 2003 16:00:00 +0000 The 2.4kg Philips DesXcape 150DM is not just a high-resolution, touchscreen liquid crytal display, it is the company's first 'smart' monitor.It is smart because it sports an Intel XScale chip and cool because it has 802.11b wireless technology and runs on a battery, which means you can use it on the sofa or take it with you to the bathroom to continue browsing the Net. Or you could get a white box custom-made in Shamshuipo and hide it in your wardrobe, using just the Philips DesXcape... https://www.scmp.com/article/416799/mobile-monitor-takes-surfing-sofa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/416799/mobile-monitor-takes-surfing-sofa?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 May 2003 16:00:00 +0000 Things only get better in university football. The 2003 Philips Hong Kong Universities Football League, the exclusive tertiary-level competition, is offering the champions big prizes and a place in the annual International Soccer Sevens at Happy Valley. Last year the inaugural Philips league was a mere sideshow to the Hong Kong Post Secondary Colleges Athletic Association's (HKPSCAA) traditional competition. But now that Philips has officially become the title sponsor of the HKPSCAA... https://www.scmp.com/article/405467/big-prizes-offer-tertiary-champs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/405467/big-prizes-offer-tertiary-champs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Feb 2003 16:00:00 +0000 The Government's flagship Science Park opened on Thursday, hours after Dutch electronics giant Philips signed on to take up nearly a whole building for research and development from next year. The news gave a much-needed boost to the HK$12 billion project in Tai Po amid criticism it had only attracted enough tenants to fill about half the 410,000 square feet of office space for lease between now and the end of next year. With Philips, this is now raised to 70 per cent. Philips is also... https://www.scmp.com/article/383550/science-park-opens-philips-signs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/383550/science-park-opens-philips-signs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jun 2002 16:00:00 +0000