Integrated Resort (IR) operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment said in a recent statement that its Learning Academy has launched a raft of targeted training programmes for local businesses and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to address matters related to SMEs operating in a global environment and cover topics such as sustainability, work ethics, product development, food safety, and hygiene.
With an eye towards its SME partners remaining competitive and achieving scale in an increasingly evolving business environment, according to the statement, the Melco SME Academy, which operates under the Learning Academy, has recently organised a learning workshop on the theme of energy conservation, with over 30 representatives from nearly 20 local SME businesses having participated in the workshop.
The statement added that during the workshop, Vincent Siu Hung Wong, vice president of Melco’s Property Services, briefed the attendees about the integrated resort’s energy saving initiatives and carbon reduction efforts, while Deep Ao Weng Heong, general manager of Tai On Environment Recycling & Regeneration Factory Limited, explained the benefits and latest developments in circular economy to attendees.
A business networking session was also organised during the training for local SMEs and Melco representatives to meet and better understand each other’s business requirements and offerings, as well as identifying opportunities for collaboration, according to the statement.
Melco SME Academy, established in 2017, “helps local businesses succeed by providing access to the latest industry trends and training and technical knowledge, better equipping businesses to face shifting challenges”, the statement said.
Small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) representatives attend a recent workshop by Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s SME Academy, focused on the topic of energy conservation for SMEs.
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